Obituaries

John R. Pugh

October 11, 1954 to November 24, 2012

WINAMAC - John Raymond Pugh, 58, Winamac, passed away at 5:10 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 24, at his residence.

He was born Oct. 11, 1954, in Winamac, to the late Lawrence C. and Gladys Marie Strand Strand Pugh.

Survivors include:
Alice M.(Jerry) Rankin, Winamac, Sister
Mary Ann Fields, Winamac, Sister
Timothy Joseph Pugh, Winamac, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Robert William Pugh, Brother
Jerry Joe Rankin, Nephew
Philip Edward Fields, Nephew

Mr. Pugh had been a painter for several years and also employed with several farmers in the area. A talented mechanic, he also enjoyed tinkering with engines. He enjoyed riding his moped and going to visit friends and family with his brother Tim. He was very kind hearted and always ready and willing to help anyone.

Friends may call after 12 noon Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., (Wednesday, Nov. 28), 2012, at the funeral home with Pastor David Norris officiating. Private burial will be in Mt. Zion-Franklin Township Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the family.

Beulah M. Pierrou

September 1, 1918 to November 23, 2012

WINAMAC - Beulah M. Pierrou, 94, of Francesville, formerly of Winamac, passed away at 1:50 p.m., Friday, Nov. 23, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.

She was born on Sept. 1, 1918 in Oil City, PA to the late Charles Price and Lulu Rhea Lynn Lewis. She married Bob Pierrou on Dec. 11, 1943 in Cleveland, OH. He preceded her in death on Dec. 17, 2005.

Survivors include:
Bonnie (David) McAfee, Granite Bay, CA, Daughter
James (Rhonda) Pierrou, Winamac, Son
Michael (Rebecca) Yoder, Grandson
Angela (Charlie) Bolen, Granddaughter
Brian Pierrou, Grandson
Cody (Hannah) Pierrou, Grandson
Jenna Bolen, Great Granddaughter
Austin Bolen, Great Grandson
Elijah Pierrou, Great Grandson
Ada Yoder, Great Granddaughter
Zoe Yoder, Great Granddaughter

Preceded in death by:
James Lewis, Brother
Charles Lewis, Brother

Mrs. PIerrou was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Winamac where she also was involved with the United Methodist Women. She was a member of the Mother's Club and Monroe 2 Home-Ec Club. She had worked at JC Penney in the Cleveland area for 27 years. She enjoyed volunteering at the Pulaski Health Care Center and Parkview Haven Retirement Home. She also enjoyed reading and spending time with her family. She was looking forward to the birth of her great granddaughter, Elsa Pierrou. She  was a good neighbor and a loving mother and grandmother. Beulah will be dearly missed by so many who loved her.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m.. Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesdy (Nov. 27), at the funeral home with Rev. Matt Landry officiating. Burial will be in Idle Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to the First United Methodist Church of Winamac or to the Parkview Haven Retirement Home of Francesville.

Dale K. Petersen

September 28, 1923 to November 15, 2012

ROCHESTER - Dale Kinsey Petersen, 89, of Rochester passed away at 12:38 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 15, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

He was born in Chicago on Sept. 28, 1923 to the late Sigurd Richard and Hazel Kinsey Petersen. He married Clovis Mikesell on May 20, 1945, and they were married for 52 years before she preceded him in death on Jan. 2, 1997. He married Eileen Waltz Halterman on Sept. 27, 1997, in Winamac. She survives.

He is also survived by two daughters: Marlene Nellans and husband Gary of Winamac, and Geraldine Petersen of Milwaukee, WI; four sons: Marvin Petersen and wife Mary of Wickenburg, AZ, Steven Petersen of Mishawaka, Ted Halterman and wife Alma of Rochester, and Lynn Halterman and wife Mary Kay of Charlotte, NC; 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Vreeland of WI; and a brother David Petersen of CA. Many nieces and nephews also survive.

Spending his childhood in Arkansas, Mr. Petersen, the son of a minister, was the oldest of three children. He graduated in 1941 from Western Grove High School in Western Grove, Ark. Later, he attended John Brown University where he studied aeronautical engineering. He met his future wife, Clovis, while he was stationed with the U.S. Force in Bozeman, Mont. They were introduced while she was visiting her brother. They were married six months later. After World War II, they returned to Indiana where he worked in quality control at Bendix, Indiana Metal, and Talma Fastener in the tool room.

Clovis and Dale were married for over a half century. He took wonderful care of her as in the later years she suffered from Multiple Sclerosis. He was remarried in an outdoor ceremony at the home of his daughter Marlene. Eileen and Dale enjoyed traveling. Their favorite destinations were Niagara Falls, North Carolina and and California. Eileen taught Dale to dance and play euchre. Mr. Petersen enjoyed friendships and being around people and was known for his corny jokes, quick wit and quiet demeanor. A man of true compassion for others, he delivered meals for Woodlawn Hospital, and pharmaceuticals for the Webb Family Pharmacy.

He was a member of the Talma Methodist Church, and also attended the Trinity United Methodist Church of Rochester. He and Eileen were members of the Win- A-Couple Sunday School class. He loved the Lord and left a strong Christian legacy for his family by the way he lived his life. He was loved by his grandchildren who surrounded his bed during his last hours. He was also a member of the Manitou VFW #1343, LeRoy Shelton American Legion Post #36 and the Moose Family Lodge #1107.

Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, and 9 to 10 a.m., Monday, at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester. A celebration of life serve will begin at 10 a.m., Monday (Nov. 19), at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Fulton County Honor Guard and the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Honor Guard.

Vernon R. Pratt

April 15, 1937 to November 21, 2012

WINAMAC - Vernon R. Pratt, 75, of Burnettsville, passed away at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 21, at Monticello Assisted Living and Health Care, Monticello.

He was born April 15, 1937, in Winamac, to the late Lindle and Cecelia DuBois Pratt. He married Gail Popejoy on July 13, 1992 in Gatlinburg, TN. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Vernon L. (Patricia) Pratt, Francesville, Son
Hope (Mark Crowder) Cogdill, Monticello, Daughter
Faith (Alan) Mitchell, Perrysville, Daughter
Charity Pratt, Victoria, TX, Daughter
Derrick Stinson, Monon, Step Son
Bryan Stinson, Bunker Hill, Step Son
5 Grandchildren
5 Great Grandchildren
3 Step Grandchildren
Ed (Catherine) Pratt, Burnettsville, Brother
Jerry Pratt, Francesville, Brother
Tim (Karen) Pratt, Logansport, Brother
Ron (Louisia) Pratt, Monticello, Brother
Terry (Cindy) Pratt, Winamac, Brother
Gerry Pratt, Winamac, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Linda Garbison, Sister

Mr. Pratt served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the VFW, Monticello, and the American Legion.
Formerly of Winamac, he had resided in Burnettsville since 1967. He was a longtime member of the Burnettsville Volunteer Fire Department. He was a former employee of RCA, Monticello, and Peters Revington, Delphi. He also was a driver for Superior Auto. He  loved NASCAR, gardening, yard work, and was a former softball coach for the RCA team. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle.

Friends may call after 10 a.m. Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamad. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. (Friday, Nov. 23), at the funeral home. Burial will be in Davis Cemetery, Burnettsville.

Robin W. Scott

January 26, 1961 to November 11, 2012

WINAMAC - Robin W. Scott, 51, of Winamac, died Sunday, Nov. 11, in Indianapolis.

He was born Jan. 26, 1961.

He was a resident of Franklin Township in Pulaski County.

No services will be held. Private burial will take place at Mt. Zion-Franklin Tonwship Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Mt. Zion-Franklin Township Cemetery.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com 

Frain Mortuary, Winamac, is handling arrangements. 

Michael C. Velligan

October 4, 1953 to November 14, 2012

WINAMAC - Michael Carey Velligan, 59, of Las Vegas, died Nov. 14..

He was born Oct. 4, 1953 in LaPorte, to the late Michael and Barbara Mae Thompson Velligan.

He is survived by his partner, Mitch Savar, sister Vivian Puetz (William), brother Steve Velligan (Bethany), Stepsons Chris (Veronica) Thompson, George Thompson III, Jeffrey Savar, stepdaughters Lori Savar, Kristi Walters (Mike), 3 nieces, 2 nephews and 6 great nieces/nephews, 9 grandchildren and numerous cousins throughout the U.S.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Barbara, sister, Camila Velligan and partner of 32 years, George Thompson.

Growing up, Mr. Velligan was a Boy Scout and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. After attending Purdue University he relocated to San Diego, and then to Phoenix. He was an accomplished millwright on the Palo Verde and San Onofre nuclear power plants. After surviving a 25,000 volt electrical accident, He retired to Monticello,  relaxing in his lakefront home. After a brief move to Bend, Oregon, he relocated to Las Vegas where he enjoyed the climate and peacefulness of his home. Those who were touched by him understood his extremely large heart and his fun loving personality. He was always ready to help those around him, he always had a joke or an amazing life time story. He loved being with his family, he enjoyed his computer games, woodworking, gardening and crossword puzzles.

A celebration of life was held the night before he passed in his room at Odyssey Hospice with friends and family. The family extends thanks to Pastor Rudy of Calvary Chapel for his prayers and blessings. Mr. Velligan will be laid to rest in Star City, next to his mother and sister.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com 

Frain Mortuary, Winamac, is handling local arrangements.