Obituaries

Melvin D. Owens

July 5, 1930 to March 10, 2012

MEDARYVILLE - Melvin D. Owens, 81, of Medaryville,  passed away at 6:36 p.m., Saturday, March 10, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne.

He was born July 5, 1930, in Parr, to the late Omer James and Beatrice Janie Jones Owens. He married Velma Moore on Oct. 20, 1950 in Rensselaer. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Stephen D. (Cheryl) Owens, Medaryville, Son
Karen M. (Bert) Johnson, Buffalo, Daughter
Crystal A. (Kenny) Smith, Medaryville, Daughter
Susan L. (Millard Ray) Jones, Monticello, Daughter
Jody L. (Jennifer) Owens, Francesville, Son
8 Grandchildren
4 Step Grandchildren
7 Great Grandchildren
2 Step Great Grandchildren
Betty L. (Eligah) Joseph, Buffalo, Sister
Clem Allen "Sonny" (Ina) Owens, Kentucky, Brother
Kevin Paul Owens, Medaryville, Brother
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:
2 Sisters
3 Brothers

Mr. Owens was a member of the Ironworkers Local #379. He was a member of the Baptist Church. He liked camping, traveling & fishing. He enjoyed spending time with his family.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday (March 15) at the funeral home with Rev. Elmer Conley officiating. Burial will be in Independence Cemetery in Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be given to the charity of the donor's choice. 

Phyllis L. Woodward

May 23, 1929 to March 4, 2012

CULVER - Phyllis Lou Woodward, 82, of Monterey, passed away at 11:12 p.m., Sunday, March 4, at the Heart Center of Indiana in Indianapolis.

She was born May 23, 1929 in Winamac to Jonathan and Ruth (Miller) Powers. Her mother passed away when Phyllis was only two years old. Phyllis married Max William Woodward on July 16, 1949, in Knox. He preceded her in death on Sept. 28, 1991.

Survivors include daughters Sherry (Tom) Hunneshagen and Renita (Jim) Potthoff of Monterey, and Kim Woodward of Plano, Texas; grandchildren Kellie (Pete) Manzuk, Mike Potthoff, Jason (Monica) Potthoff, Jenny (Rob) Hurford, Krista (Brandon) Van Horn, Colin Ackerman, and Lauren Ackerman; and 5 great-grandchildren.  

She was preceded in death by her parents, infant daughter Carol Lynn, brother Gene Powers; and sisters Betty Millard, Anne Bissell, Edith Olds, and Helen Decker.

Mrs. Woodward worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 25 years.  She was also a teller at the First National Bank for 10 years.  She was a member of a ladies bowling league.  She also enjoyed playing cards, particularly euchre, as well as Notre Dame sports and the Chicago Cubs.  She was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Monterey.

A time of sharing memories with the family will be held at the Odom Funeral Home, Culver, from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, with a spiritual wake service at 7 p.m.  Father Bert Woolson will officiate a mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m., Friday (March 9), at the St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Monterey.  Burial will follow at the St. Anne’s Cemetery, Monterey.  

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Monterey.

Michael R. Ewing

September 23, 1956 to March 4, 2012

WINAMAC - Michael Richard Ewing, 55, of Winamac, died at 7:41 p.m., Sunday, March 4, at St. Vincent Medical Center in Indianapolis.

He was born Sept. 23, 1956, in Logansport, to Richard J. and Jane E. Whipple Ewing.

Survivors include: 
Aaron (Kristina) Ewing, United Kingdom, Son & daughter-in-law 
Amy (Patrick) Berkshire, Wheatfield, Daughter & son-in-law 
Alyssa Owens, Foley, MO, Daughter 
Meghann Ewing, Kokomo, Daughter 
Aiden Berkshire, Grandson 
Ava Berkshire, Granddaughter 
Gabriel Berkshire, Grandson 
Ethan Owens, Grandson 
Lexi Owens, Granddaughter 
Jane E. Ewing, Winamac, Mother 
Peggy J. (Jeff) Surbey, Westfield, Sister & brother-in-law 
James J. (Debra) Ewing, Carmel, Brother & sister-in-law 
Patrick A. (Theresa) Ewing, Tipp City, OH, Brother & sisiter-in-law 
Several nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Richard J. Ewing, Father 
Thomas Lee Ewing, Brother 

Mr. Ewing was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac. He was also a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Monticello. H was a 1974 graduate of Winamac Community High School. He was an avid sports fan, and loved his grandchildren.

Friends may call from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral mass will follow at 11 a.m., (Friday, March 9),at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Martin Sandhage officiating. Burial be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac. 

Memorial donations may be given in the form of masses to St. Peter's Catholic Church. 

Joseph D. Harris

February 22, 1946 to March 2, 2012

MEDARYVILLE - Joseph D. Harris, 66, of Bailey's Corner, passed away at 9:35 a.m., Friday, March 2, at his home.

He was born Feb. 22, 1946, in Bartley, WV, to John and Mintie Wallen Harris.

Survivors include:
Becky (Tim) Ballard, Francesville,  Daughter
Stacie (Jim Knebel) Manion, Winamac, Daughter
Joe Harris, Reynolds, Son
Jerry Harris, Francesville, IN   Son
Brittany (Pat) Baker, Francesville, Granddaughter
Katie Manion, Angola, Granddaughter
Chelsey Ballard, Francesville,  Granddaughter
Moriah Beckner, Francesville,  Granddaughter
Jean (Lynn) Brownlee, Walkerton,  Sister
Eliza (Junior) Hopkins, Francesville,  Sister
Jeanette (Jack) Voyles, Dahloniga, GA, Sister
Emily (Pete) Hopkins, Rensselaer,  Sister
Several Nieces, Nephews & Cousins
Katherine Shepherd, Rensselaer,  Special Friend.

Preceded in death by:
Mintie Wallen Harris Hill, Mother
John Harris, Father
Bobby Harris, Brother
John "Harry" Harris, Brother

Mr. Harris had worked at Gehring Farms, Talbert Manufacturing, and Monon Trailer. He attended Bailey's Corner Church. He liked playing his guitar. He also enjoyed gardening & hunting. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, at Bailey's Corner Church. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. (Tuesday, March 6), at the church, with Johnny Miller officiating. Burial will be in White Post Cemeter in Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be made to the family.

Melvin L. Dust

November 14, 1932 to February 29, 2012

WINAMAC - Melvin Lee Dust, 79, Wheatfield, passed away at 3:30 a.m., Wedneday, Feb. 29. at his residence.

He was born Nov. 14, 1932, in San Pierre. to the late Emil and Ada McFarland Dust. He married Esther R. Bleicher on Nov. 3, 1956, in Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Knox, She passed away on Dec. 17, 1999. He then married Christine B. Korem Clarke on March 31, 2001, in Calvary Tabernacle, Munster. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Robin (Joseph) Munsey, Trabuco Canyon, CA, Daughter
Joni (Sam) Frain, Winamac, Daughter
John Dust, Highland, Son
Paul (Lori) Dust, Gurnee, IL, Son
Todd Dust, Highland, Son
Michelle (Bill) Doup, Gary, Step Daughter
Kimberly (Brian) Robinson, DeMotte, Step Daughter
April (Wayne) Kinker, Hammond, Step Daughter
Don (Annie) Korem, Wheatfield, Step Son
13 Grandchildren
2 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Jedediah Mathis Munsey, Great Grandson
Robert Dust, Brother
Marvin Dust, Brother
Devonia Baker, Sister

Mr. Dust was a former resident of Knox and graduated from Knox High School in 1952. He was a former resident of Hammond and Highland, moving to Wheatfield in 2003. He retired from LTV Steel in 2001, following 46 years of employment where he worked as a maintenance supervisor. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, Hammond. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, and camping. He also enjoyed traveling in his motorhome. He loved to tinker with just about everything.

Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 3 p.m., Sunday (March 4), at the funeral home, with Pastor James Williams Sr. officiating. A graveside service and burial will take place at 11 a.m. (CST), Monday, in the Concordia Cemetery, Hammond.

Anna C. Koleszar

March 3, 1922 to February 28, 2012

WINAMAC - Anna Carol Koleszar, 89, of Monticello, passed away at 9:08 a.m., Tuesday, Feb 28, at IU Health White Memorial Hospital in Monticello.

She was born March 3, 1922, in North Judson, to the late Samuel H. and Eunice C. Umphrey Heward. She married Andrew Koleszar on July 13, 1946 in her parent's home in North Judson. He died March 4, 2005.

Survivors include:
Linda S. (Robert) Overman, Delphi, Daughter
Roger A. (Jean) Koleszar, Winamac, Son
William A. (Elizabeth) Koleszar, Seymour, Son
Barbara J. (Gary) Stevens, Culver, Daughter
Judith A. Cook, Monticello, Daughter
Donald P.(Shelley Kerkhoff) Koleszar, Monticello, Son

13 Grandchildren: Melanie (Jimmy) Logan, Lafayette, Lori Ross, Delphi, Bobby Overman, Anchorage, AK, Kris (Chad) Baer, Monticello, Daniel (Stacey) Koleszar, Indianapolis, Douglas (Theresa) Koleszar, Lebanon, Joshua Koleszar, Omaha, NE, Jill (Shawn) Roser, Carol Stream, IL, Matt Stevens, Punta Gorda, FL, Jordon (Candace) Cook, Atlanta, GA, Hannah Cook, Monticello, Stacy (Chris) Parisi, Noblesville, Todd (Wendi) Koleszar, Dallas, TX,

19 Great Grandchildren: Darren Klawinksi, Clermont, FL, Amanda Klawinski, Clermont, FL, Tyler Klawinksi, Clermont, FL, Ryan Klawinksi, Clermont, FL, Emily Ross, Delphi, Ethan Ross, Delphi, Lauren Ross, Delphi,  Lindsey Ross, Delphi, Alyssa Ross, Delphi, Erika Ross, Delphi, Cole Baer, Monticello, Cade Baer, Monticello,
Bailey Baer, Monticello, Andrew Koleszar, Indianapolis, Eli Koleszar, Indianapolis, Amelia Roser, Carol Stream, IL, Callista Roser, Carol Stream, IL, Gabriella Parisi, Noblesville, Samuel Parisi, Noblesville.

Preceded in death by:
Garnette Koleszar,  Sister

Mrs. Koleszar was a member of the American Legion Auxillary in Monticello. She enjoyed gardening, reading and working crossword puzzles.She also enjoyed working on geneology projects, watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy, and going to the senior center in Monticello and playing Bingo there. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday (March 2), at the funeral home with Pastor Jeff Messer officiating. Burial will be in Old Star City Cemetery in Star City.

Memorial donations may be given to the White County Council on Aging Senior Center or White County Community Foundation Fund for the IU White Memorial Hospital.