Obituaries
Marcella J. Boehning
November 15, 1924 to July 10, 2013
Marcella J. (Alkire) Boehning, 88, of Lafayette, IN. passed away peacefully July 10, 2013 at The Hearth at Stone Crossing Assisted Living in Greenwood, IN. She was born to Virgie T. and John Alkire of Francesville, IN. November 15, 1924.
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GREENWOOD - Marcella J. (Alkire) Boehning, 88, of Lafayette, passed away peacefully July 10, at The Hearth at Stone Crossing Assisted Living in Greenwood.
She was born to the late Virgie T. and John Alkire of Francesville, on Nov. 15, 1924.
During World War II, she served in the Women’s Army Corp (WAC), stationed in San Antonio, TX. After the war, she married Leland L. Boehning of Medaryville. They had two children, Tamara (John) Truitt of Columbus, OH. and Gregg (Marcia) Boehning of Greenwood.
She leaves five grandchildren: Emily Truitt Robinson, Allyson Boehning (John) Olsen, Julie Truitt (Mike) Adams, John Truitt, III, Matthew (Lindsay) Boehning, and eight great-grandchildren: Truitt, Mary-Sanford, and Walker Robinson; Sarah and Maggie Adams; Avery and Brynn Olsen; and Benjamin Boehning. Also surviving are Marjorie Robinson, sister and Bob Bill Alkire, brother.
She was preceded in death by granddaughter, Kathryn Boehning; husband, Lee Boehning; four brothers, and one sister.
Mrs. Boehning was a long-time resident of Lafayette, where she worked many years and retired from Lafayette National Bank. After retirement, she loved volunteering at her church, working part-time at Purdue University’s Tarkington Hall, and giving of her time at the Lafayette Food Pantry.
A memorial service will be held at a later date at the First Christian Church, 329 N. 6th St. Lafayette.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the First Christian Church in her memory.
Arrangements were entrusted to Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory, Greenwood.
Zale D. DuBois Jr.
October 2, 1951 to August 14, 2013
WINAMAC - Zale Devon DuBois Jr., 61, Winamac, passed away at 8:18 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 14, in Starke County .
He was born Oct. 2, 1951, in Winamac, to Zale and Leanna Rupright DuBois Sr. He married Katherine A. Zickmund on July 29, 1972 in Rensselaer. She survives.
Also surviving are:
Jim D. (Daphne) Sutton, Billings, MT, Son
Cale D.(Christina) DuBois, Crown Point, Son
Grandchildren: Caden DuBois, Jonathon Sutton, Blake Sutton, Devon Sutton, and Izabella Sutton.
Great granddaughter: Madelyn Sutton
Leanna "Pete" DuBois, Rochester, Mother
Linda (Kenny) Smith, AZ, Sister
Terry (Stan) Tucker, MO, Sister
He was preceded in death by:
Zale Devon DuBois Sr., Father
Peggy DuBois, Sister
Mr. DuBois was a shop manager in the service department at several local car dealerships. He graduated from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in 1994. He was a retired Pulaski County police officer. After retiring from the county police, he worked at GalFab in Winamac. He enjoyed all forms of racing. He enjoyed anything to do with cars. He enjoyed helping the people of Pulaski County when serving as a police officer. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Sunday, at First Baptist Church, Winamac. A memorial service will follow at 3:30 p.m., (Sunday, Aug. 18), at the church with Pastor Mark Pilger officiating.
Hargis Hopkins
May 1, 1934 to August 13, 2013
FRANCESVILLE - Hargis "Junior" Hopkins, 79, of Francesville, passed away at 4:51 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.
He was born May 1, 1934 in Magoffin Co., KY to the late Myrtle Allen and Hargis Hopkins Sr. On Sept. 18, 1954, he married Eliza M. Harris at Bailey's Corner Church. They were married 58 years. She survives.
Also surviving are:
Hargis Timothy (Sue) Hopkins, Williamsport, Son
Greg G. (Michelle E.) Hopkins, Francesville, Son
Anthony Ray (Tina) Hopkins, Francesville, Son
Darrell (Linda) Hopkins, Rochester, Son
16 Grandchildren
22 Great Grandchildren
Beulah (James) McEwen, Rensselaer, Sister
Daisy (Dilbert) Craft, Francesville, Sister
Juanita Cotner, Rensselaer, Sister
Silas "Pete" (Emily) Hopkins, Rensselaer, Brother
Paul Hopkins, Rensselaer, Brother
Mildred Walden, Illinois Half, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Debra Marie Hopkins, Daughter
Catherine Wireman, Sister
John Hopkins, Brother
Otto Hopkins, Brother
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 7 p.m., (Friday, Aug. 16), at the funeral home with Pastor Dennis Gutwein officiating.
Charles R. Eastes
September 25, 1939 to August 13, 2013
WINAMAC - Charles R. Eastes, 73, of, Francesville, passed away at 5:15 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 13, at his residence.
He was born Sept. 25, 1939, in Indianapolis, to the late George and Harriet Mckenzie Eastes.He married Jenifer Suralta on July 30, 1995 in the Phillippines.
Survivors include:
Michael Mason, Indianapolis, Son
Michelle R. Eastes, Francesville, Daughter
Jenjer Gella, Francesville, Son
Several Grandchildren
Lois A. Eastes, Indianapolis, Sister
George M. Eastes, Indianapolis, Brother
John Eastes, Indianapolis, Brother
Victoria Gella, Logansport, Mother-in-law
Marialyn Morris, Logansport, Sister-in-law
Mr. Eastes served in the U.S. Army. He worked as a truck driver for 32 years. He drove throughout the U.S. and Canada. He enjoyed fishing and NASCAR racing. He also enjoyed gardening.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday (Aug. 16), at the funeral home with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.
Memorial donations may be given to the family.
Thelma G. Ploss
November 28, 1919 to August 9,2013
ROYAL CENTER - Thelma G. Ploss, 93, of Headlee passed away peacefully at 1:11 p.m., Friday, Aug. 9, at Woodbridge Health Campus in Logansport, surrounded by her family.
Born on Nov. 28, 1919 in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Mae Penny Martin. She married Woodrow W. Ploss and he preceded her in death on June 19, 1967.
Survivors include her children, Richard A. Ploss (Edwina) of Headlee, Shirley Minks of Logansport and Deb Draper (Joe) of Goodyear, Arizona; sisters, Opal Kelley of Idaville and Wilma Blackman (Howard) of Monticello, and grandchildren, Tony Ploss (Patti) of Star City, Toby Ploss (Karen) of Star City, Terri Sproles (Scott) of Reynolds, Kim Switzer (Scott) of West Lafayette, Andy Minks (Kelly) of Logansport, Christy Denny (Matt) of Goodyear, Arizona and Brett Draper of Tempe, Arizona. She is also survived by 11 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Ploss was a homemaker and she and her husband formerly owned a service station, trucking company and creamery station in Headlee for several years. She was a member of White Oak United Methodist Church. She enjoyed feeding and watching her Finches, and most of all, spending time with her family.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes, Royal Center Chapel. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday (Aug. 14), at the funeral home. Burial will be at Pro Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to White Oak United Methodist Church.
Ernest W. Mullins Jr.
April 9, 1926 to August 5, 2013
WINAMAC - Ernest Warren Mullins, Jr. (known as "Moon" or "Junior"), 87, of Hanover Park, IL (formerly of Monticello) passed away at 8:50 a.m., Monday, Aug. 5, at Hines Veterans Administration Hospital, Hines, IL.
He was born April 9, 1926 in Delavan, IL to the late Ruth Mae Thompson and Ernest Warren Mullins, Sr. His family moved to Indiana when he was a child. He married Phyllis Jean Chapman on Oct. 17, 1948 in Winamac. She survives.
 Also surviving are:
Gregory A. (Glenda) Mullins, Chicago,Son
Lynna Marlene (Donald) Ellis, Lake Villa, IL, Daughter
Lindsey Ellis, Granddaughter
Taylor Ellis, Grandson
Preceded in death by:
Gilbert Mullins, Brother
Herbert Mullins, Brother
Ernita Mullins, Infant Sister
Mr. Mullins worked at Bryan's Manufaturing before enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1944. While in the Navy, he served as a Seabee in a construction batallion where he operated a road grader and bulldozer. He received an honorable discharge and returned to Monticello in 1946. He was a Past Commander of the American Legion Thornton Williams Post of Monticello. After the war, he erected grain bins for the government.
Mr. Mullins owned and operated Exterior Contracting Company, which specialized in tuckpointing, sandblasting, and waterproofing buildings. In 1952, he worked on the Presbyterian Church in Monticello. He then built swimming pools in Delphi, Monticello, and Winamac. He continued to build swimming pools in Illinois until his retirement in 1991.
A graveside services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 15, at Winamac Cemetery, with Pastor Jeff Seger officiating. Burial will follow.
Arrangements were entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
Patricia A. Gourley
August 10, 1940 to August 8, 2013
WINAMAC - Patricia A. Gourley, 72, Rochester, formerly of Star City and Winamac, passed away at 3 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 8, at Life Care Center in Rochester.
She was born Aug. 10, 1940, in Hammond, to the late Leslie and Victoria Kulczyk Shay. She married Vernon Gourley on Feb. 25, 1961, in Schererville. He survives.
Also surviving are:
John (Cheri) Gourley, Rochester, Son
Debbie Vandalsen, Rochester, Daughter
Dave (Sue) Gourley, Valparaiso, Son
Karen Baker, Resaca, GA, Daughter
Grandchildrenj: Mindy Jaberg, Julie Hanson, Michelle Warner, Matthew Stevens, Susan Baker, Alyssa Gourley, John Gourley Jr., Shane Vandalsen, Jacob Gourley, Kari Gourley, James Baker, and Scott Baker.
Great Grandchildren include: Joseph, Braxton, Lila, Sophia, Kaylee
Delores Dixon, Schererville, Sister
Preceded in death by:
Barbara, Sister
Mrs. Gourley was a former resident of Star City and Winamac. She moved to Rochester three years ago. She was a former employee of Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Winamac. She enjoyed gardening, yard work, and loved being with her family.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Sunday (Aug. 11) at the funeral home, with Pastor Jeff Seger officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.
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