Obituaries
Larry Dollahan
February 23, 1938 to September 30, 2013
WINAMAC - Larry L. "Woody" Dollahan, 75, Monterey, passed away at 6:10 p.m., Monday, Sept. 30, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.
He was born Feb. 23, 1938, in Knox, to the late Richard and Mary Jane Scott Dollahan. He married Mary Jane Long on March 3, 1956, at Bass Lake. She passed away on Oct. 12, 2004.
Survivors include:
Karen (Doug) Beaver, Leiters Ford, Daughter
Betty (Jim) Butler, Culver, Daughter
Violet (David) Johnson, Winamac, Daughter
Jodie (Mark) Dommer, Winamac, Daughter
Bonnie (Bill) Urbach, Rochester, Daughter
17 Grandchildren
34 Great Grandchildren
Tom (Beulah) Dollahan, Walkerton, Brother
Meridith "Jake" (Evelyn) Dollahan, North Judson, Brother
Albert (Mary Margaret) Dollahan, Vincennes, Brother
Linda Allen, Argos, Sister
Marilyn Haynes, Plymouth, Sister
Connie (David) Warren, Knootz Lake, Sister
Jackie Pugh, Culver, Sister
Preceded in death by:
Jan Dollahan, Brother
Terry Dollahan, Brother
Ronnie Dollahan, Brother
Jerry Dollahan, Brother
Carolyn Clifton, Sister
Mr. Dollahan was a former member of the Mounted Posse for the Pulaski County Sherrif's Department several years ago. He was a retired lather in the construction industry and had been a member of the Lathers Union. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and just about anything outdoors. He loved to Karoke and was known as Woody Nelson because he enjoyed singing Hank Williams songs. He was involved in many adventures during his lifetime including raising horses, cattle and hogs. He bred coon dogs for sale, and enjoyed training them to hunt. He formerly farmed and owned a grocery store (Spunky's Place) with his wife.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday (Oct. 4), at the funeral home, with Laura Bailey officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Memorial Cemetery, Monterey.
Henry L. Wagner
March 2, 1933 to September 24, 2013
WINAMAC - Henry Lewis Wagner, 80, of Peachtree, GA, formerly of Winamac, died Tuesday, Sept. 24, at Southland Nursing Home in Peachtree City.
He was born March 2, 1933 in North Judson, to the late Herbert Richard and Anna Otillie Dunker Wagner. He married Virginia Alto Steiner of Lafayette in 1961. She survives.
Survivors include:
Edie (Dean) Tendick, Winamac, Daughter
Herb (Megan) Wagner, Mooreland, GA, Son
Jennifer Tendick, Granddaughter
Travis Tendick, Grandson
Kayla Wagner, Granddaughter
Benne Wagner, Grandson
Adam Wagner, Grandson
Mabel Anna Stohlman, Berne, IN Sister
Paul Stohlmann III, Bluffton, Nephew
John (Bekah) Stohlmann, Maspeth, NY, Nephew
Mr. Wagner graduated from North Judson High School in 1952. He served in the U.S. Army as a tank driver during the Korean War. He was a farmer all of his life, and he drove a bus for the Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, trapping, gardening, and beekeeping. He found pleasure operating the sawmill at his home. He was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Winamac.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to services at the church Monday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday (Sept. 30), at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Winamac, with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating. Burial will be in St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery, Medaryville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.
Memorial donations may be given to St. Luke Lutheran Church or St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery.
Keith B. Salrin
March 12, 1936 to September 20, 2013
MEDARYVILLE - Keith B. "Frog" Salrin, 77, of Guymon, OK (formerly of Medaryville) passed away Friday, Sept. 20, at his home.
He was born March 12, 1936 in Medaryville to the late Orvis and Mary Alice Walter Salrin.
Survivors include:
Kathy (Eddie) VanDyke, Guymon, OK, Daughter
Keith VanDyke, Grandson
Elizabeth VanDyke, Granddaughter
Robert (Jean) Salrin, Medaryville, Brother
Several Nieces & Nephews
Mr. Salrin grew up in Medaryville and graduated with the Medaryville High School Class of 1954. He served in the U.S. Army Special Forces from 1954 to 1964, with stints in Korea and Vietnam. Following his honorable discharge, he worked in Gary in the automobile manufacturing industry, retiring in 1990. He was a member of the Methodist Church, VFW, American Legion, and 40/8 Group. In October 2012 he moved to Guymon from Medaryville to be near his family.
A graveside services will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 15, at White Post Cemetery, Medaryville, with Rev. Tom Dewlen officiating. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services. Burial of cremated remains will follow the services.
Local arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville.
John W. Decker
November 12, 1958 to September 17, 2013
KNOX - John W. Decker, 54, of Monterey, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 17.
He was born Nov. 12, 1958 in Knox.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Decker of Monterey, his mother, Gerry Kitchen of Argos, children, Aaron Decker of Plymouth, Reana Jackson (Drew) of Plymouth, and Stacy Schlegal (Jamie) of Nappanee, brothers and sisters, Diane Lindh of Pennesylvania, Jimmy Decker of Plymouth, Joe Decker of Plymouth, Mary Cincush (Jim) of Valparaiso, and Debbie Boswell of Rochester, and 4 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Decker.
Private family services were held.
M.C. Smith Funeral Home, Knox, handled arrangements.
Genevieve O. Davis
September 30, 1926 to September 19, 2013
WINAMAC - Genevieve O. Davis, 86, of Winamac, passed away Thursday, Sept. 19, at St. Vincent's Hospital, Indianapolis.
She was born Sept. 30, 1926, at Bruce Lake, to John and Frances Lesniak Ziemba. She married Robert P. Davis on Oct. 30, 1948, in St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac.
 Survivors include her children:
Mark Davis, Beijing, China
John (Karen) Davis, Dublin, OH
Paul (Theresa) Davis, Indianapolis,
Mary Ziemba-Davis, Indianapolis,
Thomas (Donna) Davis, Zionsville,
Lillian (Mark) Youngblood, Franklin,
Anne (Randy) Coleman, Zionsville,
17 Grandchildren
14 Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Robert P. Davis, Husband
Aaron Michael Davis, Grandson
Rachael Marie Coleman, Granddaughter
Mrs. Davis was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac. During her lifetime she enjoyed her family and extended relatives, many friends and travel opportunities. She completed her life surrounded by the company of her children and grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m., followed by the scriptural wake service. The funeral mass will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday (Sept. 24), at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donaions may be given to St. Vincent's Hospital Foundation, Indianapolis.
Fred Gilsinger
September 18, 2013
WINAMAC - Frederick M. Gilsinger, 88, of Kewanna, passed away at 3:55 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Creasy Springs Health Campus, Lafayette.
He was born on March 13, 1925 in Chicago. He married Jessie Ruth Morgan in April 1946. She preceded him in death on April 18, 1996.
 Survivors include:
John Gilsinger, Cincinnati, Son
Dale (Jayne) Gilsinger, Tulsa, OK, Son
Patricia (Steve) Dice, Lafayette, Daughter
Jesse Gilsinger, Grandson
Christie (Rob) Hough, Graddaughter
Diana Lazzell, Granddaughter
Mallory Archer, Great Granddaughter
Jesse Archer, Great Grandson
Sophia Hough, Great Granddaughter
Joan (Harry) Petrohilos, Yellow Springs, OH, Sister
Preceded in death by:
Margaret Mansolf, Mother
Frederick M. "Michael" Gilsinger, Jr., Son
Mr. Gilsinger was a 1943 graduate of Winamac High School. He was a second lieutenant and served as a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, Monterey. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be from 3 to 6:30 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will follow at 6:30 p.m. The funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Monday (Sept. 23), at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Monterey, with Rev. Bert Woolson officiating.
Burial will be in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville.
Memorial donations may be given to St. Anne's Catholic Church or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Nancy A. Fox
January 5, 1954 to September 13, 2013
ROYAL CENTER - Nancy Ann Fox, 59, of Royal Center passed away at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 13, at St. Vincent’s Hospice in Indianapolis surrounded by her family.
Born on Jan. 5, 1954 in Winamac, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Rosemary (Stamer) Busch. On Sept. 20, 1986 she married Douglas F. Fox. He survives.
Also surviving are daughter, Erica S. Field (Mark) of Kewanna, son, Matthew D. Fox of Royal Center, daughter Katy R. Fox of Royal Center and son, Ross W. Fox of Royal Center; sisters, Linda Novak (Bruce) of Ft. Wayne, Bonnie Myer (Chuck) of Brookston, Sandy Burns ( Ralph) of Rockville, Sheryl Fritz (Fred) of Francesville, Patty Pfledderer (Denny) of Francesville, and Diane Cervenka (Mark) of Francesville, and grandchildren, Jadyn Field and Ali Field both of Kewanna.
Mrs. Fox was a 1972 West Central High School graduate. She was a lifelong homemaker and farmwife. She attended All Saints Catholic Church and she enjoyed the outdoors, attending and helping with various sporting events and spending time with her family.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel. A mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday (Sept.ember 17), at All Saints Catholic Church in Logansport with Father Dominic Petan officiating.
Burial will be at St. James Salem Cemetery in Francesville.
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