Obituaries

Charlotte A. Austin

March 7, 1933 to February 4, 2013

FRANCESVILLE - Charlotte A. Austin, 79, of Monon, died at 6 p.m., Monday, Feb. 4, at the IU White Memorial Hospital, Monticello.

She was born March 6, 1933 in Indianapolis, to the late Joseph and Irene Kottkamp Weilhammer. She married Gene L. Austin on Oct. 16, 1954 at St. Roch's, Indianapolis. He survives.

Also surviving are:
Rochelle Diane Austin, Indianapolis, Daughter
Keith Andrew Austin, Lafayette, Son
Elizabeth Ann Elson, Muncie, Granddaughter
Keaton James Lyons, Rensselaer, Grandson
Dr. James D. (Katherine) Weilhammer, Tallahssee, FL Brother
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Angela Rena Austin, Daughter
Joseph Michael Weilhammer, Nephew

Mrs. Austin and her husband were longtime members of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Reynolds. She had taught catechism at St. Joseph's for many years. Her family and friends were always on her mind. She checked in with all of them regularly to make sure all was well with their spouses, children, pets, and if they were getting enough to eat. She loved spoiling all the special cats she had through the years. She worked meticulously on her beautiful yard and house. She enjoyed cooking big jars of soups and chili for everyone or buying gifts she thought they might need even if there was no special occasion. She was also the family geneologist and could tell the story of each Weilhammer, Kottkamp, Austin, and Stark. She had a special network of area friends and enjoyed sharing stories (especially via email with her very slow computer) about their families and pets. Mrs. Austin was loved and will be missed forever.

A private funeral service will be held at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville, with Rev. John Cummings officiating. Burial will be at Chapel Cemetery, Monon.

Memorial donations may be given to the American Cancer Society or local Humane Society.

Claud Si Grizzell

June 19, 1916 to January 29, 2013

WINAMAC - Claud Si Grizzell, 96, Winamac, passed away at 8:08 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born June 19, 1916 in Denison, Texas, to the late Claud A. and Mary E. Wertz Grizzell. He married Mary E. Petrungaro in 1951 in Chicago. She died March 24, 1984. He later married Dolores M. Small Lasley on May 31, 1986 in Logansport, She survives.

Also surviving are:
Donna M. (Mick) Macaluso, Grants Pass, OR, Daughter
Gail R. (John) Vye, Rockford, IL, Daughter
Charles G. (Clara) Grizzell, Schofield, WI, Son
Amanda S. (Neal) Fry, Austin, TX, Step-Daughter
Nancy Lee (David) Finklestein, Silver Springs, MD, Daughter
Cheryl Ann Johnson, Macomb, IL, Step-Daughter
Carrie Lynn Huse, Winn, MI, Step-Daughter
Gail Marie Ayers, Logansport, Step-Daughter
14 Grandchildren
18 Great Grandchildren
1 Great Great Grandchild
3 sisters-in-law

Preceded in death by:
Ocie Grizzell, Step Mother
Leslie R. Grizzell, Brother
James M. Grizzell, Brother
David A. Grizzell, Brother

Mr. Grizzell was a retired stationary engineer for the Sherman-Williams Co. in Chicago. He also worked as a photographer for several newspapers. He was a member of the All Saints Catholic Church, Logansport; Twin Rivers Muzzle Loaders, Logansport; National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association; Fulton County Historical Society, Rochester; and Mill Creek Trappers. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, from 1939-1945. He was a member of the USS Cushing DD-376 Reunion Association. He was serving aboard the ship when it was sunk at the Battle of Guadalcanal. He was a Life Member of the VFW and a member of the American Legion, Winamac.

Friends may call 4 to 8 Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A rosary service will be at 7 p.m., immediately followed by a scriptural wake service. The funeral mass will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday (Feb. 5), at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Mike McKinney and Rev. Martin Sandhage officiating. Burial will follow in Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, Alsip, IL, Tuesday at 3 p.m..The VFW and the American Legion will conduct Military Services immediately following services at the church.   

Memorials may be given to the All Saints Catholic Church or to St. Peter's Catholic Church.

Lorraine Tunis

June 7, 1936 to February 4, 2013

WINAMAC - Lorraine Tunis, 76, of Winamac, passed away at 1:25 a.m., Monday, Feb. 4, at Hickory Creek, Winamac.

She was born June 7, 1936, in Chicago, to the late Joseph and Louise Foreman Zakrajsek.

Survivors include:
Louise Reno, Winamac, Daughter
Cindy (Jim) Trusty, LaPorte, Daughter
Susan (Jeff) Riley, Amarillo, TX, Daughter
Elige (Denise) Tunis, Peoria, IL, Son
Don (LeAnn) Tunis, Winamac, Son
Ron (Becka) Tunis, Winamac, Son
Roy (Penny Hurlburt) Tunis, Winamac, Son
16 Grandchildren
18 Great Grandchildren
Rosemary Cameron, Mission Viejo, CA, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Robert Tunis, Son
2 Grandchildren
Several brothers and sisters 

Mrs. Tunis was a certified nursing assistant and had worked for many years at Hickory Creek, Winamac. She was a former member of the Eagles #2580 Auxillary, Winamac. She enjoyed bingo, cross word puzzles, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Friends may call from1 to 2 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., (Friday, Feb. 8), at the funeral home with Pastor Paul Begley officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the family.

Glenna B. Haschel

February 8, 1927 to January 31, 2013

WINAMAC - Glenna B. Haschel, 85, of Winamac, died at 12:10 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 31, at Wintersong Village, Knox.

She was born Feb. 8, 1927, in Delong, to the late Francis and Jeaneave Faulkner Kelly. She married Ray Edward Haschel on Nov. 20, 1948 in Culver. He died Oct. 28, 1998.

Survivors include:
Dennis F. (Janet) Haschel, Winamac, Son
Aaron Ray (Julie) Haschel, Indianapolis, Grandson
Chad William Haschel, Union Mills, Grandson
Erik Haschel, Great Grandson
Emma Haschel, Great Granddaughter
Jana Haschel, Great Granddaughter
Samuel Ray Haschel, Great Grandson
Jackson Haschel, Great Grandson
Donna (Robert) Wahl Louisville, Sister
Gene (Mary) Kelly Fort Wayne, Brother
Marilyn Kelly Culver, Sister-in-law

She was preceded in death by
Norman Kelly, Brother

Mrs. Haschel worked as a cashier at the A&P Grocery in Winamac for many years. She had also worked as a telephone switchboard operator in Monterey and Winamac. She earned a pilot license as a young woman and maintained it for many years. She was an avid gardener and bird watcher. She gave many wild flower presentations to groups over the years. She especially loved going on Mayflower tours. She had traveled to all 50 states and to seven foreign countries. She was an avid NASCAR racing fan. Her favorite driver was Dale Jarrett.  She was a lifetime member of the Order of Eastern Star No. 96 in Winamac.

Friends may call 12 noon to 1 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., (Tuesday, Feb. 5), at the funeral home with Rev. Laura Bailey officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to OES 96 Winamac.

Demaris Koebcke

June 24, 1935 to January 23, 2013

MONON - Demaris Koebcke, 77, of Francesville, died at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 at IU Health Hospital of Lafayette.

She was born June 24, 1935 in Francesville to the late Forest and Opal Bailey. Her marriage was to Willard Koebcke on Dec. 31, 1951 in Jeffersonville. He survives.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters; Jackye (Blaine) Hites of Olney, IL and Ellen (Harvey) Gutwein of Francesville and one sister; Janelle Tiede of Francesville. Also surviving are seven grandchildren; Nicole (Robert) Schwartz of Peru, Holly (Shannon) Blank of Olney, IL, Heather (Kevin) Cox of Munster, Summer (Karl) Schippert of Evansville, Stuart (Alivia) Gutwein of Lafayette, Lance (Erica) and Tyler (Lacie) Gutwein both of Francesville and eighteen grandchildren.

Mrs. Koebcke  was a member of the First Christian Church of Francesville.

Friends may call one hour prior to her memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 26), at the First Christian Church of Francesville with Pastor Jim Ketchen officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the First Christian Church of Francesville or the American Heart Association.

Clapper Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

Audley A. Kochel

November 18, 1934 to January 29, 2013

ROYAL CENTER - Audley Allen Kochel, 78 of Winamac, passed away at 2:10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac. 

Born Nov. 18, 1934 in Pulaski County, he was the son of the late Harry Oscar and Pearl (DeWitt) Kochel.

Survivors include daughters, Vickie Kling of Kansas City, MO. and Brenda Walker-Kochel of Mooresville; brothers, Samuel F. Kochel of Burnettsville and Paul Kochel of Logansport; 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by daughter, Peggy, 3 brothers and 2 sisters.

There will be no services.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Royal Center.