Obituaries

Joseph R. Silver

July 6, 1923 to May 26, 2012

LAFAYETTE - Loseph R. "Joe" Silver, age 88, of Lafayette, died at 3:40 a.m. Saturday, May 26, at St. Elizabeth Central Hospital.

He was born July 6, 1923 in Beaver Township, Pulaski County, the son of the late John P. and Lena Ostheimer Silver. He married Marcella G. Reutebuch on April 14, 1948 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski. She survives.

Also surviving are three sons: Michael Silver (wife, Shannon) of Lafayette, John "Pat" Silver of West Lafayette, and Dennis Silver (wife, Margie) of Geneseo, IL; four daughters: Marilyn Silver of Lafayette, Martha Wright (husband, Mark) of West Lafayette, Melinda Muscat (husband, George) of Cherry Hill, NJ, and Monica Domondon (husband, Manny) of West Lafayette. Also surviving are 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, John "Vince" Silver, and one sister, Dorothy Reutebuch.

Mr. Silver was raised in Pulaski County and was a 1941 graduate of Pulaski High School. He and his wife moved from Pulaski County to Tippecanoe County in 1949. He was a farmer all of his life, retiring in 1995. He also worked as a delivery man for Quality Beers, had worked at the Lafayette Grain Terminal, and as a machine operator for the Tippecanoe County Landfill. He was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Holy Name Society of the church, was a 4th Degree in the Knights of Columbus, and an active member and former board member of the Tippecanoe Steam and Gas Power. He treasured the time he spent with family and friends, and enjoyed family gatherings where he was known for barbequing chicken.

Recitation of the Rosary 4:45 p.m. with visitation 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, in Hippensteel Funeral Home, Lafayette. Additional visitation one hour prior to the Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m., Wednesday (May 30), at St. Lawrence Catholic Church with Fr. Dan Gartland officiating. Burial to follow at St. Joseph West Cemetery, Pulaski.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Lawrence Catholic Church.

Paul W. Pickett

September 8, 1941 to May 25, 2012

LaPORTE - Paul W. Pickett, 70, of Winamac, passed away  at 10:30 p.m., Friday, May 25, at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Hobart.

He was born Sept. 8, 1941 in Huntland, Tenn. to Carl and Annie Thelma (Mason) Pickett. On June 21, 1976 in Tennessee, he married Mary L. (Craig) Back, who survives.

Also surviving are one son, Brandon (Lauren) Pickett of Pittsburgh, one step-son, Erik (Andrea) Back of La Porte; five grandchildren, Noah and Christopher Pickett, Allison, Nolan and Evan Back; one brother, Leonard (Ruth) Pickett of Yakima, Wash., three sisters, Kay (John) Gifford of Huntland, Tenn., Evelyn Pickett of Chicago, and Mary Pickett of Huntland, Tenn.; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Cecil Pickett.

Mr. Pickett graduated from Huntland High School in 1959 and served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. He worked for Ford Motor Company in Chicago Heights, Ill. for over 30 years until his retirement in 1993. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, Knox. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and yard work.

A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. (C.S.T.), Thursday at Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Road, La Porte. There will be no services and cremation will take place following visitation.

Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

David R. Whipple

December 31, 1939 to May 20, 2012

FORTVILLE - David R. Whipple, 72 of McCordsville passed away on May 20, at his home.

He was born in Star City, on Dec. 31, 1939 to the late Ray and Olive Heater Whipple.

He is survived by his wife Susan Whipple, whom he married on November 18, 1966; daughters June A. Diana of Indianapolis and Rebecca R. Gilson of Jacksonville, NC; grandson Steven J. Diana of Indianapolis; granddaughters Nicole A. Thomas of Indianapolis and Dawn Gilson of Jacksonville; two great-grandchildren; and sister Mary M. Whipple.

Mr. Whipple worked as a computer specialist at Fort Benjamin Harrison Finance Center. He was a member of the East 91st Street Christian Church where he served in the hand bell choir for 24 years. He was also a U.S. Army veteran.

Friends may call on Thursday from 10  to 11 a.m. at Seals Funeral Home, Fortville, with a memorial service there starting at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the East 91st Street Christian Church, 6049 E. 91st St., Indianapolis, IN 46250.

Russell L. Malchow

March 25, 1917 to May 10, 2012

FRANKLIN, NEB. - Russell Lee Malchow, 95, of Franklin died Thursday, May 10, at his home.

He was born March 25, 1917, on the family farm in Francesville, Ind., to the late William and Mary (Moore) Malchow. On June 4, 1942, he married Melba V. Joquel. She died Oct. 24, 1999.

Survivors include his four children, Ann Ivey (Ralph) of Grass Valley, Calif.; Edythe Eberhart (Steve), of Cortez, Colo.; Ruth Stewart (David) of Evergreen Park, Ill.; and Russell L. Malchow, Jr. (Pamela) of Las Vegas; as well as 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Rev. Malchow graduated from Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, Ill., in 1939, and from Eden Theological Seminary, St. Louis, in 1942, and was then ordained in the Evangelical and Reformed Church, a predecessor denomination to the United Church of Christ in which Rev. Malchow held ministerial standing until his death. Following their marriage,  the couple moved to Billingsville, Mo., for Rev. Malchow’s first pastorship at St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church. The Malchows later served churches in Fraser, Mich. (1945 to 1962), Bayard, Neb. (1962-1972), the Thedford, Halsey, and Seneca congregations in Thomas County Parish, Neb. (1972-1978), and Franklin, Neb. (1978 until his retirement from full-time ministry in 1985). 

The Malchows remained in Franklin and pursued an active “retirement” in interim ministry through 1993, serving UCC congregations in Grant, Chadron, Coleridge, Hayes Center, and Ogallala, as well as the First Christian Church in Kearney.  From 1994 until his ultimate retirement in 2008 he served in the United Methodist Church, first at Bloomington UMC and then in the Wilsonville and Hendley United Methodist congregations. Rev. Malchow truly loved God’s creation and loved serving God’s people. He was an avid golfer, hunter and fisherman, and he enjoyed hiking and camping with his family. 

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Hutchins Funeral Home, Franklin, with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m. A flower service will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at the church. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday (May 17) at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Franklin with the Revs. Herman Keen and David Stewart officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery at Franklin.

Kay Lucy Clemons

October 11, 1937 to May 30, 2012

WINAMAC - Kay Lucy Clemons, 74, of Brownsburg, (formerly of Star City) died at 5:45 a.m., Wednesday, May 30, at Brownsburg Meadows Rehabilitation Facility, Brownsburg.

She was born Oct. 11, 1937, in Fort Wayne, to the late George William and Pauline Peting Bryan. She married Allon Clemons on Oct. 22, 1960 in Reynolds.  He died Sept. 29, 2009.

Survivors include
Kevin N. Clemons Seoul, South Korea, Son
Kimberly K. (Greg) Strange, Brownsburg, Daughter
Sandy (Chris) Braschler, Greenfield, Daughter
3 Grandchildren
1 Great Granchild
David W. Bryan, Los Angeles, Brother
Freida Lloyd Martindale, Star City, Sister-in-law

She was preceded in death by:
Jeremy Strange, Grandson

Mrs. Clemmons was a registered nurse. She graduated from Parkview Methodist School of Nursing in Fort Wayne. She was retired from Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac.She was a member of the American Sewing Guild. She was a member of the Messiah Lutheran Church at Eagle Creek in Brownsburg.She moved to Brownsburg in 2010. Shey was an avid reader, liked sewing, quilting and crocheting. She was involved in Bible Study Fellowship. She also enjoyed wintering in Florida.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday (June 5), at the funeral home with Rev. Lewis Stier officiating. Burial will be in Star City West Cemetery, Star City.

Memorial donations may be given to: Pulaski Human Services Food Pantry.

Paul A. Krulik

March 30, 1930 to May 23, 2012

WINAMAC - Paul A. Krulik, 82, of Winamac, died at 11:57 a.m., Wednesday, May 23, at the Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born March 30, 1930, in North Judson, to the late Frank and Mary Surma Krulik. He married Loretta Skalon on Aug. 4, 1951 in North Judson. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Beverly Jean (John) Huber, Montezuma, Daughter
Joseph J. (Brenda) Krulik, Sr., Winamac, Son
Grandchildren: Jason (Joy) Huber, Leo; Nathan (Sara) Huber, Lafayette; Julie (Aaron) Zeller, South Bend; Andrew Huber, Francesville; Shawn Krulik, Winamac; and Trenton Krulik, Winamac.

Irene Shidler, North Judson, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Joseph J. Krulik, Jr., Grandson
Rose Roth, Sister
Rudolph "Rudy" Krulik, Brother
Emil Krulik, Brother
Marie Gielerak, Sister
Frank Krulik, Brother

Mr. Krulik served in the U.S. Army during World War II. After his service to his country, he worked for Pennsylvania Railroad for 10 years. He then worked for NIPSCO and retired in 1990 after 32 years of employment.

He was a member of St. Henry's Catholic Church, Medaryville. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus #1561 in Winamac. He enjoyed farming and going to auctions. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The rosary will be recited by the Knights of Columbus at 7 p.m., followed by a scriptural wake service. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday (May 26), at St. Henry's Catholic Church, Medaryville, with Rev. Martin Sandhage officiating. Burial will be in Idle Cemetery, Francesville. Military graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion.

Memorial donations may be given to St. Henry's Catholic Church in the form of masses, Riley Hospital for Children, or to the American Diabetes Association.