Obituaries
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.
Cynthia L. Jackson
August 27, 1957 to June 19, 2012
WINAMAC - Cynthia L. Jackson, 54, of Winamac, passed away at 8:17 p.m., Tuesday, June 19, in Winamac.
She was born Aug. 27, 1957, in Muskegon, MI, to Alfred and Marsha Irwin Juergens. She was married on March 12, 1988, in Mount Holly, PA, to Richard V. Jackson. He survives.
 Also surviving are:
Marsha L. Irwin, Muskegon, MI, Mother
Andrew I. Jackson, Winamac, Son
Rebecca (Jason) Creech, Fort Collins, CO, Daughter
Lauren Creech, Fort Collins, CO, Granddaughter
Elijah Creech, Fort Collins, CO, Grandson
Jonas Creech, Fort Collins, CO, Grandson
Karyn Juergens, Kalamazoo, MI, Sister
Steven (Robbie) Juergens, Muskegon, MI, Brother
Laura (Jack) Yeck, Muskegon, MI, Sister
Preceded in death by:
Alfred R. Juergens, Father
Mrs. Jackson was a resident of Winamac for 14 years. She was a former resident of Chesterton. She loved to read, cook, crochet and knit. She also loved animals and nature. She was a election worker for Rich Grove Township.
Friends may call after 2 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. (Wednesday, June 27), at the funeral home with her son Andrew Jackson officiating.
Memorial donations may be given to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Max L. Russell
May 10, 1918 to June 16, 2012
ROYAL CENTER - Max L. Russell, 94, of Royal Center passed away at 12:05 a.m., Saturday, June 16, at Pulaski Healthcare Center in Winamac.
Born on May 10, 1918 in Star City, he was the son of the late Elihu and Florence (Vangundy) Russell. On Aug. 13, 1939 he married Emma Jean Warner. She preceded him in death on July 29, 2011.
 Survivors include his children, Darwin “Doc” Russell and wife Jo of Winamac, Sandy Haselby and husband Wayne of Royal Center, Judy Rogers and husband Phil of Royal Center, Connie Frame and husband Stan of Royal Center, Ron Russell and wife Linda of Royal Center and Don Russell and wife Karol of Royal Center; brother, Dale Russell of Frankfort and sister Julia Baker of Logansport. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren with one on the way, 1 great great grandson with one on the way and 2 step grandchildren and 5 step great grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by brothers, Galen Russell and Delos Russell and sisters, Alice Smith and Lois Davis.
Mr. Russell was a 1936 Star City High School graduate. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and a Purple Heart Recipient. He was formerly employed at Logan Machine for 17 years and he retired in 1995 from the U.S. Postal Service as a letter carrier after 36 years. He was a member of Royal Center United Methodist Church, American Legion Post 60, V.F.W. #3790 and the National Rural Letter Carrier’s Association. He enjoyed meeting his friends at McDonald’s in Winamac.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes, Royal Center Chapel. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday (June 19), at the funeral home with Pastor Kevin Drane officiating. Burial with military rites will be performed at Star City West Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Royal Center United Methodist Church Endowment Fund.
Robert P. Lizenby
February 14, 1925 to June 18, 2012
FRANCESVILLE - Robert P. "Bob" Lizenby, 87, of Winamac, passed away at 6:15 a.m., Monday, June 18, at his daughter's home in Plymouth.
He was born Feb. 14, 1925. He married Naomi M. Stellter on Sept. 15, 1945 in Winamac. She died Jan. 19, 2009.
 Survivors include:
Linda Lizenby, Plymouth, Daughter
Dorothy (Fred) Hagen, Winamac, Sister-in-law
Several Nieces & Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Jennifer Lizenby, Daughter
Diane Lizenby, Daughter
Ethel Pike Mayhugh, Birth Mother
Edward Harold Mayhugh, Birth Father
Harry Lizenby, Adoptive Father
Mae Pike Lizenby, Adoptive Mother
Howard Mayhugh, Brother
Mr. Lizenby was a member of the Francesville United Methodist Church. He also attended Bethel Bible Church in Winamac. He was a member of Gideons International. He was a 50-year member and Past Master of the Francesville Masonic Lodge. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite and Shriners. Bob served on the Pulaski Health Care Foundation board.
Mr. Lizenby and his wife owned and operated Lizenby Insurance Agency for many years. He was also co-owner of the C & L Ford Motor dealership in Medaryville. He was also a farmer and dairy farmer. He liked woodworking, and enjoyed writing poetry and stories and doing the family geneology. He also enjoyed going out to eat. He loved his family very much.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. Masonic services will be held at 7 p.m. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Thursday (June 21), at Bethel Bible Church, Winamac, with Rev. Thomas Hopewell officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.
Memorial donations may be given to the Francesville United Methodist Church, Bethel Bible Church, or Gideons International.
Judy E. Lewis
March 25, 1945 to June 15, 2012
WINAMAC - Judith E. "Judy" Lewis, 67, of Monterey, died at 2:18 a.m., Friday, June 15, at her residence.
She was born March 25, 1945, in Rochester, to the late Joseph and Jenette Cinninger Lewis. She married Loren W. Lewis on Jan. 28, 1962 in Argos. He survives.
 Also surviving are:
Brian E. (Bray) Lewis, Monterey, Son
Gary L. (Tobi) Lewis, Columbus, Son
Branden A. (Brandi Pranger) Lewis, Grandson
Shannon N. Griffith, Granddaughter
Stephanie M. (Alex Mitch) Lewis, Granddaughter
Whitney N. Hopkins, Granddaughter
Brooke L. May, Granddaughter
Shayden M. May, Grandson
Shaye L. Lewis, Granddaughter
Cody L. Ogle, Grandson
Justin B. Lewis, Grandson
Jaelyn Hinds, Great Granddaughter
Chloe Lewis, Great Granddaughter
Charity Pranger, Great Granddaughter
Dillon Pranger, Great Grandson
Myrna (Carl) Eby, Argos, Sister
Charles "Chuck" (Judy) Lewis, Logansport, Brother
Mrs. Lewis graduated from Argos High School and later in life she attended Ancilla College. After they were married, the Lewises lived and worked in Wolcott for several years before moving to Monterey where they purchased their longtime family home. Mrs. Lewis worked at the Harts Schaffner and Marx factory in Rochester for several years. She dedicated most of her life to raising her family and working on the Lewis family farm.
She was an avid book reader. She was a NASCAR fan. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, and taking care of her yard. She loved her dog, Maggie. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family, friends, and neighbors. She loved her grandchildren very much and dedicated as much time as possible to each and everyone of them.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday (June 21) at the funeral home with Rev. Nancy Foster officiating. Burial will take be in Riverside Memorial Cemetery, Monterey.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
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