Obituaries
Russell Prange Jr.
April 14, 1930 to May 6, 2013
WINAMAC - Russell "Rusty" Prange Jr., 83, of Winamac, died at 12:10 p.m., Monday, May 6, at his residence.
He was born April 14, 1930, in Pomeroy, IA, to the late Russell and Irma Dahlke Prange Sr. He married Ann E. Bollhauve on June 13, 1953, in Winamac. She passed away June 7, 2006
Survivors include:
Terrance T. (Brenda) Prange , Fort Wayne, Son
Deborah A. (Jeffrey) Compton, Star City, Daughter
Steven R. (Catherine) Prange, Niles, MI, Son
Richard (Jennifer) Prange, Grandson
Erin (Kevin) Allen, Granddaughter
Emily (Andrew) Workman, Granddaughter
Lizabeth Prange, Granddaughter
Chad (April) Compton, Grandson
Brooke (William) Jung, Granddaughter
Dori Prange, Granddaughter
Josh Kujawa, Grandson
11 Great Grandchildren
Gary Prange, Pomeroy, IA, Brother
Mr. Prange was a retired meat cutter and had worked many years at Russell's Trading Post in Winamac. He was also a self-employed painter. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict serving aboard the USS Orleck. He attended St. Peter's Catholic Church for many years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, and great grandfather and enjoyed spending time with his family.
Friends may call after 1 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., (Friday, May 10), at the funeral home with Terrance Prange officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.
Daniel E. Wilson
October 1, 1962 to May 4, 2013
WINAMAC - Daniel E. Wilson, 50, of Monterey, died at 7:48 p.m., Saturday, May 14, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
He was born Oct. 1, 1962, in Cheverly, MD, to James and Myra Lovekemp Wilson. He married April L. Depue on Jan. 1, 1983, in Midwest City, OK. She survives.
 Survivors include:
Stephen (Linda) Swetland, Wasilla, AK, Son
Amber N. Wilson, Monterey, Daughter
Jonathan J. Wilson, Monterey, Son
3 Grandchildren
2 Great Grandchildren
Myra L. Lovekemp Sundberg, Glendale, AZ, mother
James A. Wilson Jr., Glendale, AZ, Brother
Kenneth B. Wilson, Glendale, AZ, Brother
Preceded in death by:
James A. Wilson, Father
Pete Sundberg, Step Father
Mr. Wilson joined the U.S. Army in 1980 and then the U.S. Air Force in 1981. He spent the next 22 years serving his country, retiring June 30, 2004. He retired as a Master Sargent. He was a flight engineer for 19 years and an aerospace maintenance engineer for three years. He spent most of his career flying on the C-130. He loved flying. He served numerous times in the Persian Gulf during the recent conflicts there.
After his retirement, Mr. Wilson enjoyed collecting antique firearms. He loved the outdoors, keeping busy all the time, and his fur babies. He will be really missed by his family.
No services will be held.
Daniel L. Sparks
November 29, 1952 to May 4,2013
ROYAL CENTER - Daniel L. Sparks, 60 of Winamac passed away Saturday, May 4, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis.
Born on Nov. 29, 1952 in Winamac, he was the son of the late Henry and Annabelle (Bitterling) Sparks.
Survivors include his brothers, David Sparks (Carol) and Douglas Sparks (Catherine), and sister, Deanna Pletka (Dennis) all of Winamac. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Sparks was a 1972 Winamac Community High School graduate. He was a retired brake inspector from Eaton Corporation in Winamac.
There will be no visitation or service.
Memorial donations may be made to one’s favorite charity.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes, Royal Center Chapel.
Donald D. Myers
December 29, 1929 to May 5, 2013
FRANCESVILLE - Donald D. Myers, 83, of Francesville, passed away at 6:10 p.m., Sunday, May 5, at IU Health Arnett Hospital, n Lafayette.
He was born Dec. 29, 1929, in Francesville, to the late Roy Jacob and Edith Anna Grock Myers.
Survivors include:
Michael Roy (Debra) Myers, Middletown, MD, Son
Dawn Elaine (David) Purkey, Davis, CA, Daughter
Kyle Roy Myers, Grandson
Corie-Mae Lee Myers, Granddaughter
Hannah Alice Purkey, Granddaughter
Sage Martha Purkey, Granddaughter
Mabel Brown, Monon, Sister
Virgil R. "Bud" Myers, Francesville, Brother
Gertrude Godbout, Manchester, NH, Sister
Maudelene Allyn, San Antonio, TX, Sister
Jeanne Hawn, Lakewood, CO, Sister
Norma Lee Hammel, Angola, IN Sister
Numerous Nieces & Nephews
He was preceded in death by:
Alyce Edith Onken, Sister
Ruth Leibert, Sister
Stanley Myers, Infant Brother
Mr. Myers graduated from Francesville High School in 1947. Following graduation, he worked for his father at Myers Garage in Francesville. He owned and operated the garage alongside his brother, Bud, for many years. From 1957 to 1970, he drove a school bus for the Francesville school. Mr. Myers and his wife Judy purchased the "Drive-In" in 1960. He sold the business in 1970 and moved to Pennsylvania with his family. While in Pennsylvania he owned and operated a restaurant and sold real estate. Upon returning to Francesville in 1975, he went to work at the Medaryville Correctional Center where he worked as a correctional officer until his retirement in 1994.
Mr. Myers was a member of the First Christian Church of Francesville. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Monon and a former member of the Masonic Lodge in Francesville. He was an avid Chicago Cubs and NASCAR fan. He especially enjoyed helping to restore his homeplace in Francesville.
Friends may call from 12 noon to1 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., (Wednesday, May 8), at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.
Memorial donations may be given to the First Christian Church of Francesville.
Willard E. George
 August 14, 1945 to May 5, 2013
WINAMAC - Willard E. George, 67, of Winamac, passed away at 3:20 p.m., Sunday, May 5, at his residence.
No services will be held.
Marjorie Sullivan Mau
November 21, 1916 - May 2, 2013
NORTH JUDSON - Marjorie (Schricker) Sullivan Mau , 96, passed away Thursday, May 2, in Winamac.
She was born Nov. 21, 1916 in North Judson, to the late Hazel Glen (Miller) and George William "Billy" Schricker. She married John Sullivan Sept. 3, 1936. He passed away in 1945. She then married Arthur K. Mau June 27, 1942 and he preceded July 6, 1973.
She is survived by two sons, Jerry (Betty) Sullivan and Art (Loretta) Mau both of Winamac.
She was preceded by one sister, June Weninger and a brother Grant Schricker.
Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. (CT) Sunday (May 5), with the funeral service following at 5 p.m. (CT), at O'Donnell Funeral Home, Inc., North Judson. Burial will be in Round Lake Cemetery, Knox.
Mark D. Shidler
March 25, 1957 to April 21, 2013
WHEATFIELD - Mark D. Shidler, 56, of Medaryville, passed away Sunday, April 21, at his home surrounded by the ones he laughed with, lived for and loved.
He was born March 25, 1957 in Winamac. He married Denise Hayes on March 22, 1980 in LaCrosse. She survives.
 Also surviving are: daughter: Amanda (Kyle) Gerlach, mother: Betty L. Good, siblings: Linda (Dave ‘Bub’) Hanewich, Garry (Julie) Shidler, Bob (Darlene) Shidler.
He was preceded in death by his son: Justin Shidler, father: Tom McCormick.
Mr. Shidler was a lifetime area resident. He graduated from West Central High School in 1975. He worked as a maintanence supervisor for Selected Furniture in Knox.
Friends are invited to visit with the family from 4 to 8 p.m. (CST), Tuesday, at the Boersma Funeral Home, 90 East Grove St., Wheatfield. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. (CST) Wednesday (April 24), at the LaCrosse United Methodist Church, LaCrosse, with Pastor Randy Schrock officiating. Interment will be at Oak Grove Cemetery, LaCrosse.
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