Obituaries
Claude F. Olds
December 29, 1922 to May 10, 2012
WINAMAC - Claude F. Olds, 89, of Winamac, passed away at 1:20 p.m., Thursday, May 10, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
He was born Dec. 29, 1922, in Hammond, to the late Earl H. and Clara Hamilton Olds. He married Edith C. Powers on May 1, 1943 in Winamac. She died May 11, 1996.
 Survivors include:
Randall (Kathy) Olds Bloomington, IL, Son and daughter-in-law and their daughter and her family Stephanie (Kyle) Griffin and sons Connor and Tyler.
Pamela (Thom) Dennis, Winamac, Daughter and son-in-law and their sons and their families Bradley (Gretchen) Dennis and their son Finnegan; Nathan (Melissa) Dennis and their children Lindy Dennis, Caitlin Haley, Justin Haley and Quentin Haley; and Kenton Dennis.
Richard (Mary) Olds, Plymouth, Brother
Amanda Lidgard, Mishawaka, Sister
Helen (Allen) Mechling, Michigan City, Sister
Marcile Swanson, Mishawaka, Sister
Marlene Peddycord, Mishawaka, Sister
Preceded in death by:
Charles Olds, Brother
Carl Olds, Brother
Mr. Olds served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a mechanic tending to landing craft during the invasion of Normandy. He was a farmer in Pulaski County most of his life. He worked as an upholsterer at the Studebaker plant in South Bend for several years following WWII. He was the Tippecanoe River State Park superintendent from 1964 to 1968. He ran the Olds Market vegetable stand in Winamac for several years.
He was a member of the DAV, VFW Post 78 in Winamac, American Legion Post and First United Methodist Church in Winamac. He was a member of the Winamac Masonic Lodge and the South Bend Scottish Rite. He was active in the local Democratic Party. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with family, especialy his grandchildren. He loved his dog Sis. He always enjoyed playing in a good card game. He always enjoyed visiting with friends and dicussing politics.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac and one hour prior to services at the church Tuesday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday (May 15), at the First United Methodist Church, Winamac, Iwith Rev. Matt Landry officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct a military graveside service.
Memorial donations may be given to First United Methodist Church building fund or the Disabled American Veterans.
Genevieve G. Scheffer
June 27, 1937 to May 10, 2012
FRANCESVILLE - Genevieve G. "Jenny" Scheffer, 74, Francesville, passed away at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, May 10, at her residence.
She was born June 27, 1937, in Nashville, IN, to the late Roy and Ruby McGee George. She married Larry Scheffer on Nov. 17, 1984 in Winamac. He survives.
 Also surviving are:
James R. (Debi) Mullis, Reynolds, Son
Roy E. "Eddie" (Sandi) Mullis, Winamac, Son
Deb R. (Bill) Boehning, Francesvile, Daughter
Pete H. (Kelly) Mullis, Bloomington, Son
Michelle E. (Greg) Hopkins, Francesville, Daughter
Carrie S. Howat, Francesville, Daughter
Sheila J. (Jim) Ruff, Star City, Daughter
14 Grandchildren
13 Great Grandchildren
Karen S. (Sonny) Smith, Nashville, IN, Sister
Beverly K. (Darrell) Pine, Brazil, Sister
Several Nieces & Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Donald George, Brother
Mrs. Scheffer had resided in Francesville for almost 40 years. She will be missed among the community, as she always provided a helping hand to others. She enjoyed traveling and visiting her family very much. She also enjoyed gardening.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday (May 14), at the funeral home with Pastor Dennis Gutwein officiating. Burial will be in White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.
Memorial donations may be given to the National Luekemia & Lymphoma Society.
Ellsworth J. Pelsy
June 28, 1935 to May 9, 2012
FRANCESVILLE - Ellsworth J. Pelsy, 76, of Francesville, passed away at 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 9, at Jasper County Hospital, Rensselaer.
He was born June 28, 1935, in Lafayette, to the late Emil and Elizabeth Bradle Pelsy. He married Luella Luginbuhl Nov. 9, 1958 in Roanoke, IL. She survives.
 Also surviving are:
Dale (Terri) Pelsy, Francesville, Son
Roger (Lily) Pelsy, Francesville, Son
Doug (Katrina) Pelsy, Francesville, Son
Amy Pelsy Granddaughter
Erin Pelsy Granddaughter
Jonathan Pelsy Grandson
Sean Pelsy Grandson
Rodney Pelsy Grandson
Clayton Pelsy Grandson
Amber (Jamie) Dulin, Step Granddaughter
Joshua (Tiffany) Knebel, Step Grandson
Chelsea (Michael) Sharpe, Step Granddaughter
5 Step Great-Grandchildren
Several Nieces & Nephews
He was preceded in death by:
Margaret Albrecht Pelsy, Step-Mother
Dorothy Martin, Sister
5 Infant Siblings
Mr. Pelsy served in the U.S. Army. He opened an auto parts store in 1980 in Francesville. Prior to operating the store, he was engaged in farming and raising livestock. He was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Visitaiton will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home; and one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday (May 12),at the Apostolic Christian Church, Francesville, with the ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.
Memorial donations may be given to the Humanitarian Distribution Center.
Milton J. Poston
August 21, 1935 to February 11, 2012
WINAMAC - A memorial service has been set for Milton J. Poston, 76, of Kewanna, who passed away at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
He was born Aug. 21, 1935, in Rensselaer, to the late Walter Milton and Diana Lucille Thompson Poston. He married Mary Turner on Oct. 1, 1968 in Lubbock, TX. She survives.
Also surviving are:
John W. (Jean) Turner, Sr., Wanatah, Step-Son
Dennis L. "Denver" (Carol) Turner, Hanna, Step-Son
Betty Jean Mann, Knox, Step-Daughter
Jack D. (Margaret) Turner, LaCrosse, Step-Son
Pam (Robert) Dolliver, Valparaiso, Step-Daughter
Several Step-Grandchildren & Step-Great-Grandchildren
Virginia Thomas, Knox, Sister
Maddline Coleman, Biloxi, MS. Sister
Russell David Poston, Fair Hope, AL, Brother
Oscar Glen Poston, Kalamazoo, MI, Brother
Daniel (Scheryl) Poston, Leesburg, Brother
Loretta Poston, LaPorte, Sister
Aunt Gerty & Cousins
Several Nieces & Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Warren David Poston, Brother
Mr. Poston worked for over 50 years as a truck driver. He served in the U.S. Army. He and his wife lived on Bruce Lake for over 20 years. He was a member of the Bruce Lake - Lake Association. He was an avid fisherman. He also enjoyed mushroom hunting. He liked to keep track of his step-great-grandson's basketball career.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., (Saturday, May 12), at the funeral home with Rev. Ray Squibb officiating.
Memorial donations may be given to the family.
Howard M. Bonnell
August 1, 1925 to May 1, 2012
WINAMAC - Howard M. "Buck" Bonnell, 86, of Star City, passed away at 1:44 p.m., Tuesday, May 1, at IU Health White Memorial Hospital in Monticello.
He was born Aug. 1, 1925, in Star City to the late Milo and Muriel Grace Penny Bonnell. He married Bettye L. Mackey on Aug. 29, 1945, at the Ninth Street Christian Church in Logansport. She died Feb. 22, 2010.
 Survivors include:
Milo H. (Judy) Bonnell, Star City, Son & daughter-in-law
Renelle Diane (Tom) McQuiston, San Clemente, CA, Daughter & son-in-law
Mark O. (Michelle) Bonnell, Royal Center, Son & daughter-in-law
Denise L. Marmolijo, Monticello, Daughter
Derek H.(Shanna) Bonnell, Grandson
Lisa N. (Doug) Malchow, Granddaughter
Kallie Bonnell, Granddaughter
Brandon Marmolijo, Grandson
Matthew Marmolijo, Grandson
Jared Marmolijo, Grandson
Natalie Marmolijo, Granddaughter
Alyssa Marmolijo, Granddaughter
7 great grandchildren
Alice Montgomery, Logansport, Sister
Argel "Spud" Bonnell, Chandler, AZ, Brother
Wayne Bonnell, Star City, Brother
Preceded in death by:
Cris Marmolijo, Son-in-law
Bonnie G. Hiatt, Sister
Dorothy Bonnell, Sister
Margaret Bechdol, Sister
Mildred B. Roth, Sister
Owen Bonnell, Brother
Mr. Bonnell was a retired farmer. He had also worked at the Pond View Golf Course. He loved to play golf, and took his family on many gatherings, vacations and camping trips. He was an avid sports fan. He especially enjoyed the Boilermakers and the Chicago Cubs. He was a competetive Euchre player.
Mr. Bonnell served in the U.S. Navy Air Corp during World War II. Throughout his life he was active in his community. He was a member of the Star City Lions Club and Star City United Methodist Church. He served as Van Buren Township Trustee and was a former school bus driver.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday (May 7), at the funeral home with Pastor Jan Moyer officiating. Burial will be in Buck Cemetery, Thornhope. The American Legion and the VFW will conduct military graveside services.
Memorial donations may be given to Buck Cemetery or the Pulaski County Community Foundation.
Adrienne S. Shidler
September 29, 1938 to April 23, 2012
MONTICELLO - Adrienne Sue Shidler, 73, of Reynolds, formerly of Winamac, passed away at 6:15 p.m., Monday, April 23, at her home, surrounded by her family.
She was born Sept. 29, 1938 in Indianapolis, the daughter of the late Fred D. and Gayle ( Render ) Gillmer. She married Wayman "Bug" Shidler on March 1, 1958, in Francesville. He died May 1, 2005.
 Survivors include: son John F. (wife Susan) Shidler of Reynolds, Indiana; grandchildren, Jenny Shidler, Brad (wife Ashley) Shidler, Shane (wife Melissa) Shidler, and Scotty Hughes; great grandchildren, Jordyn, Nolan, Naylee, Tatum, and one due in June; brother, Fred (wife Ann) Gillmer of Muskegon, Michigan; exchange student, Vio of Indonesia; her dog and special friend/companion, Toby.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Marlene Tiede.
Mrs. Shidler had lived in several local communities, including Winamac, Reynolds, Chalmers, Monon, and Francesville. While living in Chalmers, she enjoyed going to the Chalmers American Legion Post #268 to play euchre with her friend, Carol Flynn. She and her late husband, "Bug", had a trailer at Webb Lake in Wisconsin for over 20 years. She was a member of the Reynolds United Methodist Church and was baptized last August. She enjoyed camping with her son, John, and the grandchlidren. She loved camp fires, traveling to Michigan to spend time and visiting with her brother, and family reunions. Adrienne was an avid NASCAR fan, Jeff Gordon being her favorite driver. She was a humble and simple person. She lived her life for her son, John, and while she was living in Chalmers, they would drink coffee together every morning. She loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. After her retirement and while living in Winamac, she had worked at the former Brown Bag Liquor Store.
Visitation will be after 12 noon, Friday, at the Miller-Roscka Funeral Home in Monticello. A celebration-of-life service will follow at 2 p.m., (Friday April 27), at the funeral home, with Pastor Glenn Knepp of the Reynolds United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Buck Cemetery, Star City (Thornhope).
Memorials may be made to the Reynolds United Methodist Church or to the St. Elizabeth Hospice of Lafayette.
Donna L. Gutwein
October 15, 1924 to April 23, 2012
FRANCESVILLE - Donna Lou Gutwein, 87, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 6:50 a.m., Monday, April 23, at Peoria, Il. She was a former resident of Francesville and Monticello.
She was born Oct. 15, 1924, in Francesville, to the late Octavius and Ethel Manning Getz. She married Raymond Gutwein on Aug. 26, 1945 in Francesville. He survives.
 Survivors include:
Raymond Gutwein, Peoria, IL Husband
Geri Ringelspaugh, Peoria, IL Daughter
Rex (Linda) Gutwein, Jackson, MI Son & daughter-in-law
Doris Getz, Francesville, IN Sister-in-law
6 grandchildren
3 great grandchildren
She was preceded in death by
Octavius Getz Father
Ethel Manning Getz Mother
Tom Ringelspaugh Son-in-law
Donna Lou Gutwein, 87, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 6:50 AM Monday, April 23, 2012 at Peoria, Il. She was a former resident of Francesville and Monticello, IN.
She was born October 15, 1924, in Francesville, IN, to Octavius and Ethel Manning Getz. Donna married Raymond Gutwein on August 26, 1945 in Francesville, IN. Raymond survives.
She worked as a secretary for Gutwein Seeds for many years.
Donna and Raymond enjoyed spending winters in Leesburg, Fl.
Also surviving are:
Geri Ringelspaugh, Peoria, IL, Daughter
Rex (Linda) Gutwein, Jackson, MI, Son & daughter-in-law
Doris Getz, Francesville, Sister-in-law
6 grandchildren
3 great grandchildren
She was preceded in death by:
Tom Ringelspaugh, Son-in-law
Mrs. Gutwein worked as a secretary for Gutwein Seeds for many years. She and her husband enjoyed spending winters in Leesburg, Fl.
Friends may call after 10 a.m., Tuesday (May 8), at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel-Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., (May 8), at the funeral home with Pastor Rex Gutwein officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.
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