Obituaries

Warren D. Short

April 8, 1923 to June 19, 2013

WINAMAC - Warren D. Short, 90, Winamac, died at 2:05 a.m., Wednesday, June 19, at the Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

He was born April 8, 1923, in Winchester, to the late J. Milton and Bessie Hiatt Short. He married Elsie Brown on Aug. 24, 1951, in Arba Friends Church near Lynn, IN. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Leonard M. (Carol) Short, Winamac, Son
Evelyn R. (Bernard) Regier, Newton, KA, Daughter
Grandchildren: Michelle A.(Tim) Bowyer, Leonard W. Short, Natalie L. Shidler, Jacob K. Short, Abigail Regier, Gretchen Regier and Bernard K. Regier.
15 Great Grandchildren
1 Great Great Grandchildren
Naoma Girton, Richmond, Sister
Roy (Patty) Short, Lynn, IN Brother
Howard (Mary) Short, Racine, WI, Brother

He was preceded in death by:
Palmer Short, Brother
Larry Girton, Brother-in-law
Jeff Shidler, Grandson-in-law

Mr. Short farmed with his father during his high school years. He attended Earlham College and graduated from Purdue University in 1951. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He served in the Phillipines and Japan as part of the Japanese Occupation Force. After graduation from Purdue, he began a career of service to others beginning as a Purdue Extension agent in Johnson, Blackford and Grant counties. He and Elsie served as agriculture missionaries in Kenya East Africa for eight years. While there he established the Lugari Farmer Training Center. Upon their return to the U.S. he became the manager of the Pulaski County Farm Bureau Co-op. After retiring he worked for two years for FHA doing financial couseling with farmers.

Mr. Short was a lifetime member of the Arba Friends Church. He was a member of the Winamac Church of the Nazerene. He was building chairman during the construction of the new church sanctury. He is a member of the First United Methodist Church in Winamac. He served as trustee and mission chairman. He served on the Pulaski Memorial Hospital Board for three years.

He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. After retirement he and Elsie traveled in their motor home throughout the West and Southwest United States. He enjoyed any kind of construction projects. He was proud to have overseen the construction of the Medaryville Grain Elevator.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to services at the church on Monday. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Monday (June 24), in Arba Friends Church, Lynn, with Pastor Brooks Martin officiating. Burial will be in Arba Friends Church Cemetery, Lynn, IN.

Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski County 4-H.

Jenay L. Stukofski-Kneece

June 17, 2013

ROYAL CENTER - Infant Jenay Louise Stukofski-Kneece was stillborn at 9:56 a.m., Monday, June 17, at Logansport Memorial Hospital Family Birth Center.

She is survived by her parents, Michael Kneece and Jenessa Stukofski of Kewanna; grandparents, John and Mary Stukofski of Star City and Raymond Eugene Kneece of Circleville, Ohio; great grandparents, Joseph and Carole Kuhn of Winamac; sisters, Alishia, Heather and Lacy Kneece and brothers, David and Michael Kneece, Jr. all of Ohio; uncle, Joseph Stukofski of Winamac and aunts, Cassondra Stukofski of Indianapolis and Rosemary Stukofski of Star City.

She was preceded in death by grandmother, Loretta Louise Kneece and great grandparents, Frank and Alice Stukofski.

A private family service will be held. Interment will be at South St. Joseph Cemetery, Pulaski.

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

Joseph N. Keller

December 4, 1914 to June 10, 2013

CULVER - Joseph Nicholas Keller, 98, passed away at 11 a.m., Monday, June 10, at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Winamac.

He was born in Monterey, on Dec. 4, 1914, the youngest child of Joseph G. and Maggie (Hartman) Keller.

He leaves several nieces and nephews: Patricia O'Donnell (John), Ruth Zehner (Don), John Keller (Colleen), Tom Keller (Toni), Mary Personett (Gene), Bob Keller (Sheila), Jim Keller (Bertie), Jerry Keller (Rea), Dan Keller (Peggy) and Margie Wise (Tim). He also leaves many great-nieces and nephews and many great-great-nieces and nephews.

A nephew, Clem Keller Jr. (Jean), preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Cecil and Clement Keller, and his sister, Laura Keller.

Mr. Keller lived in the Monterey community his entire life. He attended Holy Family Catholic School and graduated from Monterey High School in 1933. After high school he went to Ball State University for a year, but soon learned that he wanted to return to the farm. He was a lifelong member of St. Anne Catholic Church in Monterey. Until he lost his sight, he was an avid reader. Then he began to listen to books on tape from the state library. His hobbies included listening to and taping music from the radio, especially music from the 30s. He also enjoyed having a garden and several fruit trees. After he retired from farming and milking cows, he took up cooking and baking, always searching for new recipes.

Viewing will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at the Odom Funeral Home in Culver. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday (June 14), at St. Anne Catholic Church in Monterey. Burial will follow at St. Anne Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the church. The Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is in charge of arrangements.

Emaline Grace Wampler

June 10, 2013

KEWANNA - Emaline Grace Wampler of Winamac was stillborn at 11:44 p.m. on Monday, June 10, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital.

She is the daughter of Jason and Maggie Hickle Wampler both of Winamac.

In addition to her parents, Emaline is also survived by her sister, Elizabeth L. Wampler and brother, Ethan J. Wampler both at home, paternal grandparents, John and Christine Wampler of Knox, maternal grandparents, James and Barbara Hickle of Winamac, great grandfather, Richard Wampler of North Judson, and great grandmother, Betty Hickle of Kewanna. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles and numerous cousins.

She is preceded in death by great grandparents, Elizabeth Wampler, John and Betty Rogers, William and Mary Webb and Harold Hickle.

A private family service will be held.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes, Kewanna Chapel.

Sylvia M. Planck

September 16, 1921 to June 12, 2013

WINAMAC - Sylvia Marie Planck, 91, Winamac, formerly of Star City,  died at 10:45 a.m., Wednesday, June 12,  at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

She was born Sept. 16, 1921, in Star City, to the late Nathan and Norma Fall Abbott. She married Wayne Planck on July 10, 1939, in Star City. He passed away June 27, 2012.

Survivors include:
Judy M. (Larry) Bonnell, St. Charles, IL, Daughter
12 Grandchildren
15 Great Grandchildren
3 Great Great Grandchildren
Sharlene Planck Winamac,  Daughter-in-law.

She was preceded in death by:
James Planck, Son
Ronald Planck, Son
Dale Planck, Son
Kenneth Wayne Bonnell, Grandson
Cheryl Planck, Granddaughter
Ali Gibson, Great Granddaughter
James Abbott, Brother
Wilma Peterson, Sister

Mrs. Planck attended the Star City United Methodist Church. She graduated from Pulaski High School. She was a former telephone operator for United Telephone. She also had been a beautician, working out of her own home. She enjoyed camping, fishing and traveling with her husband.

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 15), at the funeral home with Rev. Ruth Waite officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

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

Ruth E. Heinold

October 14, 1919 to May 28, 2013

KOUTS - Ruth E. Heinold, 93, of Francesville passed away Tuesday, May 28.

She was born Oct. 14, 1919, in Francesville to the late Conrad and Magdalena Gutwein. On Jan. 4, 1940, she married Virgil W. Heinold, who preceded her in death in 1991.

Survivors include their children: Sherrill (Harold) Fritz of Monticello; James (Karen) Heinold of Pensacola, FL; Virgilia “Jill” (Jay) Plattner of Bend, OR; and Victor (Sue) Heinold of Covington, LA; siblings: Raymond Gutwein of Peoria, IL; Florence (Les) Bucher of Monticello; Irma Germann of San Pierre; Carolyn (Cal) Kaufmann of Cissna Park, IL; and 18 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter, 4 brothers and I sister

The Heinolds resided in Kouts throughout their marriage of 51 years. Ruth remained in Kouts until 2007, when she moved to Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville. She was a graduate of Francesville High School, and served as a secretary for Heinold Elevator in both Kouts and at the Kinsgbury Poultry Plant. She was a longtime volunteer for the American Red Cross of Porter County. She was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church for 71 years.

Visitation is Friday, from 3 to 7 p.m. (CDT) at Kosanke Funeral Home, Kouts; and Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. (CDT), at the church. The funeral service will follow at 10:30 a.m. (CDT), (Saturday, June 1), at the Apostolic Christian Church in LaCrosse, with burial to follow at the church cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be given to Parkview Haven Retirement Home, or Humanitarian Distribution Center of Francesville.