Obituaries

Norma Lee Bay

October 11, 1940 to June 30, 2012

WINAMAC - Norma Lee Bay, 71, of Winamac, died at 8:49 a.m., Saturday, June 30, at her residence in Winamac.

She was born Oct. 11, 1940, in Union, MO, to Philip and Anna Espowe Skornia. She married Bernard John "Bernie" Bay on June 10, 1961 in Washington, MO. He survives.

Also surviving are:
Kevin Bay, Syracuse, UT, Son
Belinda (Gregg) Matter, Sussex, WI, Daughter
Kelly (Christopher) Fox, Volo, IL, Daughter
Daniel (Doris) Bay, New Lenox, IL, Son
David Matter, Grandson
Michelle Matter. Granddaughter
Joseph Bay, Grandson
Michael Bay, Grandson
Laura (John) Politte, Washington, MO, Sister
Carol Frye, Springfield, MO, Sister
Doris Skornia, Washington, MO. Sister-in-law

She was preceded in death by:
Leon "Skip" Skornia, Brother
Elmer Frye, Brother-in-law

Mrs. Bay and her husband lived in Chicago, until moving to Winamac in 1999. She was retired from St. Margaret Hospital in Hammond, where she worked in housekeeping. She attended St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac.She enjoyed gardening and walking her dog, Angel, in the Winamac Town Park. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Friends may call after 10 a.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral services will follow at 10:30 a.m., (Wednesday, July 4), at the funeral home with Rev. Martin Sandhage officiating.

Memorial donations may be given to the Winamac Town Park.

Deolreum L. Cloud

August 17, 1918 to June 29, 2012

WINAMAC - Deolreum L. "Deola" Cloud, 93, Winamac, passed away at 6:30 a.m., Friday, June 29, at  Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

She was born Aug. 17, 1918, in White County, to the late Laban and Gertrude Davis Nice. Deola was married to Jacob Rolland Hoffman on Oct. 30, 1935. He passed away in February 1946. She then married Lloyd L. Cloud on July 25, 1948. He passed away in December 1959.

Survivors include:
Jacob (Judyth) Hoffman, Winamac, Son
Jacob Scott (Alissa) Hoffman, South Bend, Grandson
Troy D. Hoffman, Winamac, Grandson
Jacob F. Hoffman, South Bend, Great Grandson
Amelia G. Hoffman, South Bend, Great Granddaughter
Phyllis Gourley, Winamac, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Byron Nice, Brother
Arlo Nice, Brother

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday (July 2), at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be in Paul's Chapel Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the charity of the donor's choice. 

Mrs. Cloud was a member of Paul's Chapel Church, Pulaski. She enjoyed gardening and cooking.

Wayne Planck

May 27, 1919 to June 27, 20122

WINAMAC - Wayne Planck, 93, of Star City, died at 6:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 27, at the Pulaski Healthcare Center, Winamac.

He was born May 27, 1919, in Huntington, to the late Sylvester V. and Nella Clark Planck. He married Marie Abbott on July 10, 1939 in Star City/ She survives.

Also surviving are.
Judy (Larry) Bonnell, St. Charles, IL, Daughter
Ronald Planck, Lucerne, Son
12 Grandchildren
16 Great-Grandchildren
2  Great-Great-Grandchildren
Vern (Mary Margaret) Planck, Millersburg, Brother
Sharlene Planck, Winamac, Daughter-in-law

He was preceded in death by
James Planck, Son
Dale Planck, Son
Alexandra Gibson, Granddaughter
Kenneth William Bonnell, Granson
Cheryl Planck, Grandaughter
Marion Planck, Brother
Helen Scott, Sister
Edna Dye, Sister
Kermit "Bill" Planck, Brother

Mr. Planck was a farmer in the Star City area for many years. He also ran an excavation business for several years. He attended the Star City United Methodist Church and was a former member of the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed camping, traveling and fishing. He took up woodworking following his retirement. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday (June 30), at the funeral home with Pastor Ron Mabry officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to Star City United Methodist Church.

Alladean L. Clouser

February 19, 1922 to June 27, 2012

WINAMAC - Alladean L. Clouser, 90, of Winamac, died at 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 27, at Hickory Creek, Winamac.

She was born Feb. 19, 1922, in Medaryville, to the late George J. and Grace A. Tetzloff Kroft. She married Ernest Clouser on Dec. 20, 1941 in North Judson. He died July 26, 1998.

Survivors include:
Rayanna (Ron) Henderson, Valparaiso, Daughter
Elizabeth (Stanley) Machaj, Dyer, Daughter
Donald (Nancy) Clouser, Winamac, Son
8 Grandchildren
10 Great-Grandchildren
Arlos L. Epler, Francesville, Sister
Doris E. Becker, Rensselaer, Sister
Robert F. (Agnes) Kroft, Logansport, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Ray H. Kroft, Brother
Louella Hively, Sister
Georgianna "Dolly" Fritz, Sister

Mrs. Clouser was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Winamac. She was a 50-year member of OES Tippecanoe Chapter #96 and a Past Matron, having served three times. She was a Rainbow Mother Advisor. She was also a 50-year member of the Purdue Extension Home Demonstration Clubs. She was a member of the Pulaski County REACT. She served as a 4H leader, Cub Scout & Girl Scout leader, and choir mom. She was a member of the former Pulaski County Arts Association.

Mrs. Clouser served as director of the Pulaski County Red Cross for 12 years. She received the Clara Barton Award for her many years of volunteer service. She was instrumental in the creation of the Pulaski County United Way. She was a reserve deputy and dispatcher for the Pulaski County Sheriff's Department. In recognition of her many years of community service she received the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce's H.J. Halleck Communtiy Service Award in 2005.

Over the course of her lifetime, Mrs. Clouser worked as a laborer at Kingsbury Ordinace Plant and managed the bakery at Broken Arrow Campground. She worked at the Bonnell Flower Shop for many years. She was also a cook for several years at the Winamac School system.

She was well-known for playing the organ, piano, or keyboard at church, weddings, and funerals. She enjoyed painting, sewing,fishing and baking.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday,  at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to services at the church on Sunday. OES services will be held at 7 p.m., Saturday at the funeral home. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Sunday (July 1), at the First United Methodist Church, Winamac, with Rev. Matt Landry officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the American Red Cross or the Pulaski County United Fund.

Phyllis Hellinga

June 23, 2012

NORTH JUDSON - Phyllis Hellinga, 93, of Winamac, passed away Saturday, June 23. 

Visitation is 10 a.m. (CT) Thursday, at the Braman and Bailey Funeral Home in North Judson. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. (CT) (Thursday, June 28) at the funeral home.  

Georgia M. March

May 20, 1920 to June 21, 2012

WINAMAC - Georgia M. March, 92, of Kansas City, MO, formerly of Winamac, passed away at 4:28 a.m., Thursday, June 21, in Gladstone, MO.

She was born May 20, 1920, in Pulaski, to the late George and Maude G. Utterback Pugh. She married James Edgar Byrd, Sr., and later Darl D. March who both preceded her in death.

Survivors include:
Marsha (Douglas) Bailey, Francesville, Daughter
James E. "Jim" (Shirley) Byrd, Jr., Nacogdoches, TX,  Son
Rebecca "Becky" (Richard) Rude, Royal Center, Daughter
Lawson (Kathy) Byrd, Gladstone, MO, Son
R. Thomas "Tom" (Linda) Byrd, Aqua Dulce, CA,  Son
Stephen "Steve" (Julie) Byrd, Logansport, Son
24 Grandchildren
31 Great Grandchildren
3  Great-Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Gregory Byrd, Son
Gregory Byrd, Jr., Infant Grandson
Traci Bailey, Infant Granddaughter
4 Siblings

Mrs. March was an active member of the Kewanna Church of Christ.She enjoyed cooking and baking, quilting, and flowers. She loved the Lord and her family.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour before the services Wednesday at the church.The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., (Wednesday, June 27) at Tippecanoe Christian Church, Winamac, with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be in Tippecanoe Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the Kewanna Church of Christ.