Obituaries

Eva Waters

January 19, 1930 to February 22, 2013

WINAMAC - Eva Ida Waters, 83, Kewanna (Lake Bruce), died at 12:55 a.m., Friday, Feb. 22, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born Jan. 19, 1930 in Chicago, to the late Paul and Eva Gergeley Illo. She married John P. Waters on June 30, 1956 in Chicago. He died Aug. 2, 2000.

Survivors include:
John P. Waters Jr., Kewanna, Son
Nancy Illo, Niece
Linda Illo, Niece
Patty Illo, Niece

Preceded in death by:
Joseph Illo, Brother
Margaret Rausch, Sister

Mrs. Waters and her husband moved to the Lake Bruce area in 1999, coming from Thornton, IL.

Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., (Friday, March 1), at the funeral home with Rev. Laura Bailey officiating. Private burial will take place at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the Fulton County Animal Adoption Education Center (1540 Wentzel St. Rochester, IN 46975) or to the family to help with funeral expenses.

Earl Reisman

March 20,1928 to February 21, 2013

WINAMAc - Earl Charles Reisman, 84, Monterey, died at 8:50 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 21, at the Rivercrest Specialty Hospital in Mishawaka.

He was born March 20, 1928, in Wellsville, NY. He married Barbara Ellen Stamm on Sept. 4, 1965 in Plymouth. She died June 10, 2009.

Survivors include:
Debe S.(William) Fred, Rochester, Daughter
Kathy (Ken) Black, Buford, Ga.,  Daughter
Steve (Mary) Reisman, Mercer, WI,  Son
Scott (Lisa) Fred, Grandson
Tara (Danny) Taylor, Granddaughter
Stacy Reisman, Grandson
Tiffany Reisman, Granddaughter
Megan Fred,  Great Granddaughter
Ashley Fred,  Great Granddaughter
Olivia Taylor, Great Granddaughter
John Stamm, Cathederal City, CA,  Brother-in-law

He was preceded in death by:
His parents
John S. Reisman Son

Mr. Reisman served in the U.S. Army. He was an auctioneer for several years, and a truck driver most of his life. He was an avid mushroom hunter, and traveled to Michigan every spring to hunt them. He enjoyed bowling, playing cards, and sports, especially Notre Dame football. He was also a story-teller and prankster. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his friends. 

Friends may call one hour prior to the memorial service which will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 24, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with Pastor Bruce Russell officiating. Burial of cremains will be at a later date in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lake Bruce.

Memorial donations may be given to the Heart Association.

Ramona S.Seagrave

October 10, 1934 to February 16, 2013

ROYAL CENTER - Ramona S. Seagrave, 78, of Winamac, formerly of Royal Center,  passed away at 11:10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 16, at I.U. Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.

Born Oct. 10, 1934 in Marion, she was the daughter of the late Winston and Nellrose (Schick) Morton. On Sept. 15, 1961 she married Dwight H. Seagrave. He preceded her in death on Oct. 18, 2010.

Survivors include her children, Bruce Ladd of Cambridge City, Phil Ladd (Kim) of Lafayette and Greg Ladd (Cheryl) of Logansport; brothers, Mike Morton of Phoenix, Ariz. and Chuck Morton (Velma) of Hattiesburg, Miss.; sisters, Nancy Heim (Joe) of Westlake Village, Calif. and Eileen Lemons (Gene) of Marion; grandchildren, Scott Ladd (Sarah) of Indianapolis and Cody Ladd of Indianapolis; great granddaughter, Amelia Ladd of Indianapolis; special cousin, Joyce Zody (Frank) of Kokomo; brother-in-law, Larry Seagrave (Carolyn) of Greentown; and special friends, Betty Schaff of Marion and Dick Harmon (Sharon) of Lucerne. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Seagrave was a 1952 Swayzee High School graduate. She was a clerk at Credit Bureau of Logansport for 17 years retiring in 1988. She was also a homemaker. She was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church and the St. Luke Lutheran Church Women’s Guild of Winamac. She was also a former member of Town and Country Extension Homemakers Club in Royal Center.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center. A chapel funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday (Feb. 20), at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 721 South Market St., Winamac, with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating. Burial will be at Thompson Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church. 

Danny Lee Overmyer

February 6, 1940 to February 17, 2013

FRANCESVILLE - Danny Lee Overmyer, 73, Francesville, passed away unexpectedly at 8:26 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 17, at IU Health Arnett Hospital, Lafayette.

He was born Feb. 6, 1940 in Francesville to the late Henry Lee and Velda Wuethrich Overmyer.  He married Carol Finch on Feb. 15, 1959 at the home of his parents in Francesville.  They recently celebrated 54 years of marriage. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Jerry Overmyer, Wolcott, Son
Mark Overmyer, Wolcott, Son
David (Sherri) Overmyer, Remington, Son
Daniel Overmyer, Lafayette, Son
Grandchildren Joshua Lee Overmyer, Chelsey Renee Overmyer, Andrew Dustin Overmyer, Levi David Overmyer, Kristie Marie Overmyer, Alicia Lynn Overmyer, Tyler Scott Overmyer, and  Paige Danielle Overmyer.
Great-grandchildren: William David Wagoner III, Emilie Marie Bullington, Mya Alivia Holbrook, Jadelyn Lockridge, and Brody Tyler Lockridge.
Richard Lynn (Beverly) Overmyer, Francesville, Brother
Roger Dean (Janet) Overmyer, Monon, Brother
Janet Elaine (Ken) Schrock, Congerville, IL, Sister
Mary Ann (Mike) Schieber, Congerville, IL, Sister
Virginia (Eldon) Christensen, Saybrook, IL, Sister-in-law
Trula Alliss, Rensselaer, Sister-in-law
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:
1 Infant Niece
1 Infant Nephew

Mr. Overmyer graduated from Francesville High School in 1958. He was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville. From a very young age, he farmed with his grandfather, father, brothers, and uncles and was instrumental in the growth of Overmyer Farms, Inc. He went on to form the D.L. Overmyer Co. with his four sons, which specialized in growing potatos, mint, and small grains. He enjoyed working with balsa wood World War II scale airplanes. He enjoyed spending time with wife and family. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. 

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville, and one hour before the services at the church. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday (Feb. 20), at the Apostolic Christian Church, Francesville, with the ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donaions may be given to Parkview Haven Retirement Home.

Marcella McCray

April 15, 1923 to February 16, 2013

WINAMAC - Marcella M. McCray, 89, of Winamac, passed away at 1:45 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 16, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac. 

She was born on April 15, 1923 in Tomahawk, WI to the late Claude and Jeanettie Hare Shidler. 

Survivors include:
Jeanettie M. "Sis" (Art) Fox, Winamac, Daughter
Marge (Darrell) Ries, Tyler, TX, Daughter
Linda Craig, Winamac, Daughter
Ronald (Marie) Craig, Grovertown, Son
Steven (Sandy) Craig, Winamac, Son
Brenda Craig, Winamac, Daughter-in-law
24 Grandchildren
Several Great Grandchildren & Great-Great Grandchildren
4 Sisters

Preceded in death by:
William Brent Craig, Son
7 Sisters
3 Brothers

Mrs. McCray lived many years in Florida and Texas before moving back to Winamac two years ago.  She enjoyed nature, especially bird watching. She was loved by her family and will be missed.

A private family burial will take place at Mt. Zion-Franklin Township Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to Winamac VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

Peggy Tiede Goss

September 3, 1950 to February 15, 2013

FRANCESVILLE - Peggy Tiede Goss, 62, of Greenwood, passed away on Friday, Feb. 15. 

She was born Sept. 3, 1950 in Francesville, to the late Richard and Florence Tiede.

She is survived by her husband, Eugene “Chip” Goss of Greenwood, and two aunts, Betty Doll and Sylvia Doll both of Francesville. 

Mrs. Goss was retired from Greenwood Public Library. She was a member of the St. James-Salem United Church of Christ.

Visitation will be Tuesday, Feb. 19,  from 5 to 8 p.m., at G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home, 5141 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Thursday (Feb. 21), at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel Francesville, with visitation one hour prior to the service.   She will be laid to rest at St. James-Salem Cemetery. 

Memorial donations may be made to the St. James-Salem United Church of Christ, Francesville.