Obituaries

Henry J. Kolar

February 19, 1919 to September 13, 2012

WINAMAC - Henry J. Kolar, 93, of Winamac, passed away at 12:40 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 13, in Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born Feb. 19, 1919, in Brookfield, IL, to the late Frank and Anne Nemiec Kolar. He married Helen Novotny on May 10, 1941. They lived in Illinois until retiring to Missouri in the early 1980s. In 1993, Helen preceded him in death after 52 years of marriage and two children.

He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Lee Clausen Kolar, whom he married in Winamac on Sept. 24, 1994.

Also surviving are:
Donna (Robert, Sr.) Dunovsky, Westmont, IL, Daughter
Kim (Johnny) Vaughn, Vienna, IL, Daughter
Fred Clausen, Oak Forest, IL, Step-Son
Norma (George) Murray, Oak Forest, IL, Step-Daughter
John (Mary) Clausen, Plainfield, IL Step-Son
Shirley (William) Chada, Oak Lawn, IL Step-Daughter
Grandchildren: Robert (Cindy) Dunovsky, Jr., James Dunovsky, Sharon Hubbard, Judy (Jonathan) Ragsdale, Gary (Kay) Vaughn, Joey (Kendra) Vaughn, Michelle (Raymond) Quertermous, Samantha Ringberg,  Michael Chada, Cole Chada, Brooke Prusa, and Alyssa Murray.
15 Great Grandchildren
George Kolar, LaGrange Park, IL, Brother
Richard (Marilynn) Kolar, Canby,OR, Brother
Many Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Mildred Norwood, Sister
Frank Kolar, Brother
Robert Kolar, Brother

Throughout most of Mr. Kolar's life, he worked as an auto mechanic. He worked for the CTA in Chicago for 30 years. He was in charge of the annual CTA employee picnic for many years. He enjoyed fixing cars at home and finding time to fish at Table Rock Lake in Blue Eye, MO. He served with the U.S. Army 95th Infantry Division "Iron Men of Metz" during World War II. He was a member of the VFW Post #1728 in Winamac.

Friends may call from 12 noon to 4 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 4 p.m., (Wednesday, Sept. 19), at the funeral home with Pastor Rick Abbott officiating. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military honors at the funeral home following the service.

Memorial donations may be given to VFW Post #1728 of Winamac, Disabled Veterans of America, or Wounded Warrior Project.

Patricia A. Klein

July 26, 1956 to September 12, 2012

WINAMAC - Patricia A. Klein, 56, of Star City, passed away at 4:29 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012 at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born July 28, 1956, in Mount Vernon, OH, to Robert and Grace Kent Ohlson. She married George Klein on June 24, 1978 in St. Anthony, ND. He survives.

Also surviving are:
Christopher George (Jerri Lynn) Klein, Monticello, Son
Kaden Klein, Grandson
Jerad Klein, Grandson
Grace Ann Clifford, Winamac, Mother
Margaret S. (Leroy) Stout, Star City, Sister
Pam J. Yost, Greensboro, NC, Sister
Robert Kenneth (Debbie) Ohlson, Devil's Lake, ND, Brother
Helen Marie Clifford, Winamac, Sister
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Robert Irving Ohlson, Father
Chester Frederick Clifford, Step-Father
Harvey Yost, Brother-in-law

Mrs. Klein attended the Church of the Heartland in Winamac where she enjoyed helping with children's outreach. She also enjoyed volunteering at Hickory Creek at Winamac. She liked to sew, flower gardening, and cooking. She was a dog lover. She loved her family very much, especially her grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., (Monday, Sept. 17), at the funeral home. Private burial will be at  Winamac Cemetery in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the family to help with funeral costs.

Lewis J. Thomas

April 6, 1929 to September 12, 2012

WINAMAC - Lewis John Thomas, 83, of Winamac, died at 4:10 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 12, at St. Elizabeth East Hospital, Lafayette.

He was born April 6, 1929, in Winamac. He married Frances M. Lausten in January 1969. She died July 20, 2011.

Survivors include: Several Nieces & Nephews

He was preceded in death by:
Paul Everett Thomas, Father
Doris Lavon Allen Thomas, Mother
Paul Thomas, Brother
Helen Getz, Sister
Lucy Schaeffer, Sister
Hazel Kent, Sister
Gladys Deel, Sister

Mr. Thomas was a member of the Community Seventh Day Adventist Church in Monterey. He was adopted and raised by his grandparents, James and Pearl May Allen Thomas. The only time he left the farm in Winamac was to serve in the Korean War in the early 1950s. He continued to work the family farm until just before his death. He enjoyed servin in his church where he was often the first to visit the sick, offer a ride to the disabled, and pray for those who needed prayer.

Visitation will be after 1 p.m., Sunday, at Community Seventh Day Adventist Church, Monterey. The funeral service will follow at 2  p.m. (Sunday, Sept. 16), at the church with Pastor Bryce Bowman officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac

Memorial donations may be given to the Community Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Garold T. Field

April 14, 1930 to September 7, 2012

KEWANNA - Garold T. Field, 82, of Kewanna passed away at 3:50 p.m., Friday, Sept. 7, at his residence, surrounded by his family.

Born April 14, 1930 in Pulaski County, he was the son of the late Elmer and Catherine (Button) Field. On May 27, 1950 he married Betty J. Redlin and she preceded him in death on Sept. 9, 1998.

Survivors include his sons, Neil Field and wife Kelly, Mark Field and wife Karen, David Field and wife Lisa, Gale Field and wife Susan, all of Kewanna; daughters, Rebecca Hott and husband James of Kewanna, Peggy Field of Winamac, Linda Good and husband Chester of Royal Center, Jean Gray and husband Carl of Winamac and Sandra Sutton and husband Robert of Kewanna; sisters, Marilyn Henning and Marjorie Nicolas and husband Joe, both of Winamac; brother, Marshall Field and wife Gloria of Winamac; and good friend, Ruby Cotner of Winamac. He is also survived by 26 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by brother, Harold Field and sister, Evelyn Davis.

Mr. Field was a 1949 North Judson High School graduate. He was a lifetime farmer and businessman. He managed the Farm Bureau Co-op in Star City and owned and operated the Kewanna Feed Mill. He also worked at WalMart in Rochester. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Rochester and was a founding member of the Fulton County Historical Power Show. He enjoyed woodworking, restoring old tractors and going to swap meets.

Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m., Monday,  at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday (Sept. 11), at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery, Denham.

Memorial donations may be made to the Fulton County Historical Power Show and/or Hope Hospice.

Margaret M. Griggs

November 8, 1926 to September 8, 2012

WINAMAC -  Margaret Mildred Griggs, 85,  of Winamac, died at 2:31 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 8,  at the Rensselaer Care Center in Rensselaer,.

She was born Nov. 8, 1926, in Morton, IL, to the late Frank Joseph and Leona Sarah Dwall Strubhar. She married Gordon Griggs on Nov. 6, 1971 in East Chicago. He survives.

Survivors include:
Sue E. Endress, Sterling, IL,  Daughter
Gordon A. Griggs, Winamac,  Step-Son
Gregory L. Griggs, Conway, AR,  Step-Son
Michael J. Griggs, Titus, AL,  Step-Son
9 Grandchildren
9 Great Grandchildren
2 Great Great Grandchildren
Several Nieces & Nephews

8 Sisters

Mrs. Griggs and her husband  moved to Winamac in 1980. Before moving to Indiana, she had lived in Illinois. She enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles. She was a devoted wife and mother. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.

No services will be held. Frain Mortuary in Winamac is handling arrangements.

Memorial donations made be to St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac.

Karma J. Saltsman

July 20, 1941 to September 6, 2012

MEDARYVILLE - Karma J. Saltsman, 71, Medaryville, passed away at 10:20 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 6, at IU Health Arnett Hospital, Lafayette. 

She was born July 20, 1941, in Salyersville, KY, to the late Virgil and Stella Prater Hughes. She married to Thomas E. Saltsman Sr. on Sept.14, 1958, in the Medaryville Christian Church, Medaryville. He survives. 

Also surviving are: 
Thomas E. (Penny) Saltsman Jr., Winamac, Son 
Gary D. (Sandy) Saltsman, Medaryville, Son 
Teresa L. (Tom) Bryant, Winamac, Daughter 
8 Grandchildren 
2 Great Grandchildren 
William Hughes, Medaryville, Brother 
Alva Jean Harris, Logansport, Sister 
Loretta Conrad, Logansport, Sister 
Paul (Donna) Hughes, Disputanta, VA, Brother 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Benjamin Bryant, Grandson 
James Hughes, Brother 

Mrs. Saltsman was a member of the VFW Women's Auxillary. She was a retired employee of Eaton Controls, following 20 years of service. She also had worked at H & R Block in Winamac. She loved spending time with her family. She also enjoyed gardening and sewing. he was a lifelong resident of Medaryville.

Friends may call after 1 p.m., Saturday, at the First Christian Church, Francesville. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m., (Saturday, Sept. 8), in the church, with Pastor Todd Masters officiating.

Memorial donations may be given to the First Christian Church, Francesville.