Obituaries

Frank Krulik Jr.

Alberta Katschke

January 4, 1953 to December 26, 2012

WINAMAC - Alberta E. Katschke, 59, of Winamac, passed away at 8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 26, at her residence.

She was born Jan. 4, 1953, in Winamac,  to the late Adam and Frances Hurlburt Hines.  She married Thomas Bryant on March 24, 1969, in Winamac. He passed away July 4, 1973. She then married Ray Katschke on Oct. 6, 1973, in Kewanna. He survives.

Also surviving are one daughter Sheila G. Yockey , Rochester, four sons Thomas E. (Teresa) Bryant, Paul A. Katschke, and Brent A. Katschke, all of Winamac, and Brian R. (Melissa) Katschke, Rochester, 14 Grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren, two brothers Adam (Bonnie) Hines, Monticello, MN, and Frank (Mindy) Hines, Winamac, and two sisters Rosemary (Bill) Marsh, Plymouth, and Cindy (Glenn) Cole, Winamac.

She was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren, a sister Geneva Shidler, and a brother Robert Hines.

Mrs. Katschke retired from Plymouth Tube Co. in Winamac after 27 years of employment. She also worked at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester for two years. She enjoyed camping and visiting the boat. She loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Saturday (Dec. 29) at the funeral home. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Dean D. Lowry

December 20, 1944 to December 21, 2012

FRANCESVILLE - Dean D. Lowry, 68, of Francesville, passed away at 3:20 a.m., Friday, Dec. 21, at IU Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born on Dec. 20, 1944 in Francesville, to the late Donald H. and Alice Catherine Bayless Lowry. He married Carol E. Johns on July 17, 1966 in Monon. She survives.

Also surviving are:
One Daughter, Amanda (Mark) Douglas of Rossville
Two Sons, Scott (Christin) Lowry of Monticello and Jeff (Kasey) Lowry of Francesville
8 Grandchildren, Gabrielle, David, Shea, Samantha, Madison, Kaitlynn, Ashlynn, Sarabeth
Two Brothers, Richard (Martha) Lowry of Francesville and Paul (Diana) Lowry of Thorntown
Two Sisters, Donna (Richard) Wen of New Brighton, MN and Mary (Eldon) Everidge of Rockville

Preceded in death by:
Two Brothers, Kenneth and James Lowry;
Three Infant Sisters.

Mr. Lowry was a member of the Francesville First Christian Church where he has served as chairman of the church elders, and served as deacon, Sunday School teacher, small group member and on the missions committee. He was also a member of the West Central School Board since 1986. He had a true interest in the well-being of the students. He was a board member of the Purdue Christian Campus House. He was the former president of the Carroll-White REMC Board where he had served for 25 years. He was a former member of the Pulaski County 4-H Board and the Pulaski County Pork Producers. He was a lifetime farmer and avid golfer. He enjoyed gardening, raising flowers, riding his motorcycle and mowing the roadsides. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville; and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday (Dec. 24), at Francesville First Christian Church, Francesville, with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. Military graveside services will be conducted.

Memorial donations may be given to Francesville First Christian Church Building Fund or West Central Schools Educational Foundation, Inc.

Leisha K. Davis

October 1, 1961 to December 19, 2012

FRANCESVILLE - Leisha K. Davis, 51, of Francesville, passed away at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 19, at her residence.

She was born Oct. 1, 1961 in Salem.

Survivors include two daughters: Angela Davis, Monticello, and Samantha Davis, Francesville; five grandchidren: Machaela Davis, Ethan Koebcke, Alexis Koebcke, Jaden Erb and Braden Erb; one brother: Barry Baker, Kentland; two sisters: Cathy (Danne) Cawby, Reno, NV and Barbara Harris, Monticello.

She was preceded in death by her parents Pallas Baker and Georgia Hammack Day.

Mrs. Davis graduated from West Central High School in 1979. She owned and operated the Old Corral in Francesville for many years. She was a member of the Medaryville American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles, and playing Cribbage. She loved her family very much, especially her grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 10 a.m. (Saturday, Dec. 22), at the funeral home with Pastor Dennis Gutwein officiating. Burial will be in Central Barren Cemetery, Central Barren, IN.

Memorial donations may be given to Medaryville American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. 

John E. Schiuszie

August 5, 1931 to December 18, 2012

WINAMAC -  John Edward Schiuszie, 81, Rochester, formerly of Winamac, passed away at 4 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 18, at his residence.

He was born Aug. 5, 1931, in Chicago, to the John and Pauline Smeja Schiuszie. He married Velma M. Carter on Sept. 16, 1961, in Chicago. She survives.

Also surviving are four daughters, Vivian (Mike) Long, Logansport, Leisa (Phillip) Watterson, West Lafayette, Cynthia (Earl) Burdine, Battleground, and Venell (Josh) Lett, Rochester; two sons, Douglas (Lanie ) Brigman, Egg Harbor, WI, and Chris (Linda) Schiuszi, Lafayette; 18 Grandchildren, 22 Great Grandchildren, and 1 Great Great Grandchild.

He was preceded in death by a grandson Nathan Robert Watterson, a great grandson Kyle Downing, and two sisters, Frieda Heller and Eleanor Jarawoski.

Mr. Schiuszie spent his early years in the Chicago area and had resided in Mosheim, TN, for several years. He moved to Winamac in 1976 and lived here until moving to Rochester in 2006. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He received the Purple Heart. He was a member of the VFW Posts in Winamac and Rochester, and the American Legion in Medaryville. He was the former owner of Zebon Concrete and was the contractor who built the Grotto at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, and St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski.

No visitation or services will be held. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to Hope Hospice, Rochester.

Karen L. Lawson

September 25, 1938 to December 15, 2012

WINAMAC - Karen L. Lawson, 74, of Monticello, formerly of Winamac, died at 4:44 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 15, at St. Elizabeth Hospital East in Lafayette.

She was born Sept. 25, 1938, in Winamac, to the late Walter Rollo and Alice Louise Cramer Riffil. She married JR Lawson on Sept. 27, 1984, in Winamac. He survives.

Also surviving are:
Debra (Matthew) Steiner, Lafayette, Daughter
Sandy O'Neil, Monticello, Step Daughter
Steve (Bonnie) Lawson, Star City, Step Son
Edward (Leann) Lawson, South Bend, Step Son
Aimee Steiner, Lafayette, Granddaughter
Ryan Steiner, Lafayette, Grandson
Andy (Julie) Plumb, Lafayette, Step Grandson
Harmony (Brian) Westbrook, Lafayette, Step Granddaugter
Trista (Kevin) Price, Logansport, Step Granddaughter
Steven Lawson Jr., Lebanon, Step Grandson
Kayla (Jack) Thompson, South Bend, Step Granddaughter
4 Step Great Grandchildren
C. Kaye (Yvonne) Riffil, Sweetser, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Scott March, Son

She was an active member of the American Registered Radiologic Technologist Association Registery and American Society of Radiologic Technologist. She enjoyed taking care of her patients and had a special love for helping people. Her favorite pasttimes were watching birds and spending time with her family. She was an avid Indiana University basketball fan and rarely missed a game. She was a wonderful loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

Private family visitation will be Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A private family graveside service will follow (Thursday, Dec. 20), at McKinley Memorial Gardens, Winamac, with Pastor Jim Howard officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac

Memorial donations may be given to the American Diabetes Foundation.