Obituaries
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.
Goldie May White
October 14, 1934 to November 16, 2012
WINAMAC - Goldie May White, 78, of Winamac, passed away at 7:05 p.m., Friday, Nov. 16, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
She was born Oct. 14, 1934, in Hendrickson, MO, to the late George Edward and Julia Clementine Autrey Hendrickson. She married Murle Allen White on Dec. 15, 1950 in Clay County, Arkansas. He died May 27, 1999.
 Survivors include:
Joyce (Carl) Thomas, Winamac, Daughter
Myrl Toulie Feece, Dexter, MO, Daughter
Allen (Joyce) White, Winamac, Son
Patricia (George) Deka, Mishawaka, Daughter
11 Grandchildren
20 Great-Grandchildren
3 Great-Great Grandchildren
Dollie (Charles) Horn, St. Louis, MO, Sister
Virgil (Joan) Hendrickson, Cape Girardeau, MO, Brother
Edward Hendrickson, St. Louis, MO, Brother
She was preceded in death by:
Sarah Feece, Great Grandchild
Mrs. White was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. She was baptised on May 9, 1965. She served in many capacities in the church, especially as a Sunday School teacher. She was a homemaker and a babysitter. She enjoyed spending time with children, embroidering, cooking and baking. She loved reading her Bible and giving Bibles to children.
Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The fuuneral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday (Nov. 24), at the funeral home with Pastor David Norris officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be given to the Calvary Baptist Church.
Linda L. Baker
January 21, 1942 to November 14, 2012
WINAMAC - Linda L. Baker, 70, of Winamac, passed away at 3:41 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 14, at St. Vincent Seaton Speciality Hospital, Indianapolis.
She was born Jan. 21, 1942, in Warren, OH, to the late Frank and Ilene Smallwood Barber. She married Lloyd R. Baker on Nov. 9, 1963, in Marianna, PA. He passed away on March 18, 2007.
 Survivors include:
Heather L. (Eric) Hulmes, Winamac, Daughter
Wade A. Baker, Lucerne, Son
Shane Hulmes, Grandson
Tanner Hulmes, Grandson
Luke Baker, Grandson
Alexis J. Baker, Granddaughter
Sophia Baker, Granddaughter
Izabella Baker, Granddaughter
Deanna Foreman, New Waterford, OH, Sister
Judi (Frank) Bellino, Youngstown, OH, Sister
Joanne Markoff, Marianna, PA, Sister-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Robin D. Baker, Son
William Foreman, Brother-in-law
Harley "Red" Watson, Brother-in-law
Mrs. Baker was the owner of Tippecanoe Mobile Home Park, Winamac, and had worked in retail stores in Winamac. She dearly loved her grandchildren with all her heart and enjoyed every moment with them. She enjoyed having her friends visit over coffee. She enjoyed playing Bunco and was a member of two Bunco Clubs. She enjoyed the company of her canine companion Cee-Cee
Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Sunday (Nov. 18), at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial willbe in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be given to the family.
Rosemary Ruff Weaver
August 3, 1926 to November 14, 2012
WINAMAC - Rosemary Ruff Weaver, 86, of Star City, died at 10 p.m., Wednesday, Nov, 14, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
She was born Aug.3, 1926, in Star City, to the late Harold F. and Gertrude Regina Shulz Ruff Sr.She married Albert James Weaver on June 18, 1947 in Pulaski. He died April 21, 2008.
 Survivors include:
Bonnie(Clem) Budd, Winamac, Daughter & son-in-law
Michael (Melissa) Weaver, Star City, Son & daughter-in-law
Grandchildren Michelle Boyce, Eric Denham, Thomas (Colleen) Denham, Zachery Denham, Chad Weaver, Marissa Weaver, Korin (David) Rogers, Sarah Goodrich, Ann (Adam) Baer, Dakota Tiede, Rachael (Josh) Jorgensen, and Ryan (Steph) Budd.
Great-grandchildren Alex Grostefon, Caedyn Weaver, Sydney Denham and great-great-grandchiild Kya Grostefon.
Joan G. Rater, Winamac, Sister
Nancy M. Ruff, Star City, Sister
Harold "Bud" (Lois) Ruff, Star City, Brother
Otto J. (Donna) Ruff, Star City, Brother
Tom Denham, Winamac, Son-in-law
She was preceded in death by:
Connie Sue Denham, Daughter
Kathy Weaver, Daughter
Albert Lee Weaver, Son
Margery Ann Penn, Sister
Mrs. Weaver was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac, Christian Mothers and Ladies of Charity. She was a devout Catholic who loved saying the rosary. She was a farm wife and enjoyed working in her garden, especially raising her flowers. She enjoyed spending time with her family and loved to cook for them. She enjoyed Bingo, Bunco games and ice cream. She has two "Sponsor Children" in Africa whom she enjoyed helping and writing to.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A rosary service will be at 7 p.m. It wil be immediately followed by a Christian Mothers Service and a scriptural wake service. A funeral mass will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, (Nov. 19), at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Martin Sandhage officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial Contributions may be given to: Pulaski Health Care Center Activities Fund, Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxillary, or Helping Hands Fund at Eastern Pulaski Schools.
Carole A. Shorter
October 14, 1939 to November 15, 2012
WINAMAC - Carole A. Shorter, 73, of Winamac, passed away at 5:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov, 15, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
She was born Oct. 14, 1939, in Winamac, to Frank and Geneva Cords Smith. She married Robert Eugene Shorter on June 1, 1957, in St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac. He passed away Nov. 10, 2008.
 Survivors include:
Rosemarie A. Burroughs, Richmond, Daughter
Douglas E. (Sharon) Shorter, Winamac, Son
Kevin M. (Melissa) Shorter, North Manchester, Son
Grandchildren Craig P. Burroughs, Laura, OH, Corey M. Burroughs, Richmond, Caitlin R. Burroughs, Richmond, Emily N. Shorter, North Manchester, Zachary M. Shorter, North Manchester, Stephanie L. Shorter, Winamac, and Matthew D. Shorter, Winamac.
Geneva Cords Smith, Valparaiso, Mother
Charles Joseph (Carolyn) Smith, Port St. Lucie, FL, Brother
David Smith, Valparaiso, Brother
Mary Helen (Brian) Kauffman, Wanatah, Sister
Preceded in death by:
Frank Smith, Father
Katie Smith Spurlock, Sister
Mrs. Shorter was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxillary, and the Lion's Club, all of Winamac. She also volunteered with the Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She assisted and educated people in the community with diabetes. She worked with the hospital to install LifeLine devices. She enjoyed sewing and playing cards. She loved to travel with family and friends. She loved to be with her grandchildren, especially at their school and 4-H events. She was an amazing woman.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will be held at 6:30 p.m. The funeral mass will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday (Nov. 20), at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Martin Sandhage officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be given to St. Peter's Catholic Church, Diabetes Association, or Leukemia Association.
Lena Zehner
January 8, 1934 to November 8, 2012
CULVER - Lena Irene Shideler Zehner, 78, of Monterey, passed away at 11:27 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 8, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth.
She was born Jan. 8, 1934 in Winamac, to William and Amelia DeMoss Shideler. On Feb. 28, 1954 she married William J Zehner at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Monterey. He survives.
Also surviving are sons - Joseph (Sandy) Zehner of Plymouth, Bill and Matthew (Carol) Zehner of Monterey, and Mark (Jannie) Zehner of Culver; daughters - Amy (Don) Housinger of Winamac, Loretta (John) Deason of Plymouth, and Marcella (Chad) Hopple of Plymouth; brother - Alfred Shideler of California; sisters - Delores (Jim) Zehner of Monterey and Margaret Korreckt of
Logansport; 21 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Margaret Hurford, twin sons John and Kenneth, 1 brother, 2 sisters, and 4 grandchildren.
A time of visitation with the family will be held at the Odom Funeral Home, Culver, on Monday, from 4 to 8 p.m., with a rosary service at 7:30 p.m. Fathers Thaddeus Balinda and Bert Woolson will officiate a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Monterey, at 10 a.m., Tuesday (Nov. 13). Burial will follow St. Anne's Cemetery in Monterey.
Memorials may be given to St. Mary's of the Lake Catholic Church in Culver.
Jeffrey S. Olds
May 7, 1955 to November 12, 2012
WINAMAC - Jeffrey Scott "Jeff" Olds, 57, of Winamac, died at 10:15 p.m., Monday, Nov. 12, at his residence, surrounded by his family, following a year-long battle with cancer.
He was born May 7, 1955, in Knox, to Charles and Mary Graves Olds. He married Kristine Lawrence Murray on Oct. 9, 1980 in Winamac. She passed away Oct. 21, 1987.
 Survivors include:
Kevin Williamson, Logansport, Son
Margaret Murray-Olds, Winamac, Daughter
Rachel Murray-Williams, Winamac, Daughter
David (Darlene) Olds, Winamac, Son
Jessica Olds, Logansport, Daughter
Justin Olds, Knox, Son
Grandchildren Kristine Hines, Holly Hines, Brittney Hines, Michael Wright, Taylor Moss, Shawna Williams, Tristen Williams, Madison Arvin, Noah Olds, and Brayden Olds.
Jerry (Marsha) Olds, Winamac, Brother
Jack Olds, Madison, Brother
August "Augie" Ziebell, Jr., Winamac, Step-Father
Preceded in death by:
Charles Olds, Father
Mary Graves Olds Ziebell, Mother
Mr. Olds was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Winamac. He had many talents and was considered a "jack of all trades." He constructed his own saw mill and built three homes in the Winamac area. He enjoyed working on cars, motorcycles, and anything mechanical. He loved his family unconditionally and will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m., Thursday, at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 4 p.m., (Thursday, Nov. 15), at the church with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion-Franklin Township Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be given to the family.
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