Obituaries

Billy R. Gupton

March 20, 1932 to February 26, 2012

KEWANNA - Billy Robert “Bill” Gupton, 79 of Winamac, formerly of Kewanna, passed away at 11:09 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 26, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Born March 20, 1932 in Hickory Point, Tenn., he was the son of the late Russell H. and Effie (Dyce) Gupton. On April 3, 1989, he married Vicki Vice Heath. She survives.

Also surviving are a son, Bill R. Gupton, Jr. and wife, Ursula of Ulm, Germany; daughter, Deborah R. Serbousek and husband, Steve of Iron River, Wis.; step son, Philip R. Heath and wife, Christy of Hurst, Texas and sister, Betty Jean Ross of Clarksville, Tenn. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was also survived by his beloved dog, Cody.

He was also preceded in death by infant daughter, Barbara Jean Gupton and sisters, Mildred Collette Gupton and Rosemary Hodges.

Mr. Gupton was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving in the Korean War. Hel was a retired construction worker and former truck driver and he also formerly worked for Leiters Ford State Bank. He enjoyed fishing, playing guitar and listening to bluegrass music. He was a lifetime member of V.F.W. Post #1728 in Winamac, a member of the American Legion of Texarkana, Texas, AmVets of Monticello and a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. He was also a member of the Teamsters Union and the Laborers and Hod Carriers Union.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday (March 8), at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel with Pastor Thomas Woodley officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. A graveside services and military rites will follow at 2 p.m., Thursday, at Marion National Cemetery in Marion.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lutheran Ministries to the Armed Forces.

Ruby P. Heck

August 5, 1920 to February 22, 2012

WINAMAC - Ruby P. Heck, 91, of Winamac, passed away at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 22, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

She was born Aug. 5, 1920, in Terre Haute, to the late Cale and Rachel Stevens Price. She was first married to William (Bud) Pugh who passed away in 1969. She was then married to Raymond Heck who passed away in 2002.

Survivors include:
William A. (Marie) Pugh Jr., Winamac, Son
Kristina M. (Robert) Smith, Fort Wayne, Granddaughter
Rebecca L. (Philip) Juday, Muncie, Granddaughter
Kyle A. Pugh, Muncie, Grandson
Corey A. (Joanne) Pugh, Indianapolis, Grandson
Dana L. (Angie Keller) Pugh, Muncie, Granddaughter
Andrea Sanders, Brazil, IN, Granddaughter
Whitney Wiley, Terre Haute, Granddaughter
Great-grandchildren Lucas C. Smith, Bloomington; Wesley R. Smith, Findlay, OH; Hannelore M. Smith, Fort Wayne; Erin K. (Phillip) Parsons, Ringgold, GA; Elysia J. Juday, Muncie; Emily G. Juday, Muncie; Elizabeth H. Juday, Muncie; Shane A. Pugh, Indianapolis; Tyler Pugh, Indianapolis; Devin Pugh, Valrico, FL;  Malachi Parsons, Ringgold, GA.
Special friends Barbara Reeves, Winamac, Vaunda Johnson, Seelyville, Marc and Kathy Wiley, Brazil, IN, Marius and Amanda Storm, Netherlands, Marna Fretters, Netherlands, Estie Storm, Netherlands, Johan Storm, Netherlands, Abigaile Fretters, Netherlands.

Preceded in death by:
Wilmetta Arlene Pugh, Daughter
Sisters Tressie Price, Gracie Price, Opal Gess, Betty Little.
Brothers Lewis Price, Arthur Price, Jim Price, Floyd Price.

Mrs. Heck was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church of Brazil and the Rebekkah Lodge. She was a fan of Countr-and-Western music, and became fond of 40s and 50s music. She enjoyed square dancing in her youth. She love to crochet afghans for her grandchildren.

She was employed as a department manager for Montgomery Wards, stock control supervisor for Shure Electronics, and office manger for Dewitt's Hatchery. She was a former resident of Brazil, IN, Charlotte, MI, Cadillac, MI, Phoeniz, AZ; and Winamac, for the past three years.

Friends may call after 1 p.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 4 p.m., (Saturday, Feb. 25), at the funeral home with Rev. Matt Landry officiating. An additional serviceswill be held at the French Funeral Home, Brazil, IN. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Terre Haute.

Memorial donations may be given to Bethel United Methodist Church, Brazil, IN.

Earl Garrison Smith

February 3, 1934 to February 21, 2012

WINAMAC - Earl Garrison Smith, 78, of Monterey, passed away at 5:50 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Autumn Hills Health and Rehab Center, DeMotte.

He was born Feb. 3, 1934, in East Gary, to the late Charles Roland and Katherine Helen Brown Smith. He married LaVerne Carol Heavilin on Oct. 18, 1961, in Hobart. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Andrea Jenson, Germany, Step Daughter
Sheila M. Smith, Portage, Daughter
Catherine Helen Smith-Trajceski, Lake Station, Daughter
Charles Garrison Smith, Monterey, Son
Timothy Earl Wilson, Lake Station, Grandson
Christina Renee Wilson, Lake Station, Granddaughter
Andrew Garrion Smith, Grandson
Jeremy Jenson, Step Grandson
Nicholas Jenson, Step Grandson
Norma Jean Callahan, Sister
Florence Werner, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Walter Earl Smith, Son

Mr. Smith was a resident of Monterey for the past 15 years. He formerly resided in Portage. Hel was a retired custodian from the Portage School System.
He also had been a custodian for US Steel, Gary.He served in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed going to auctions, selling odds and ends, raising rabbits, and working at auctions.

No visitation or services will be held.

Ivan D. Haselby

October 27, 1922 to February 21, 2012

WINAMAC - Ivan D. "Ike" Haselby, 89, of Winamac, passed away at 2:40 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac.

He was born Oct. 27, 1922, in Grass Creek, to the late Firman and Hazel Hiatt Haselby. On Nov. 6, 1949, he married Pauline D. "Peg" Bonnell in Logansport. She died Nov. 9, 1984. On Dec. 26, 1992, he married Dolores C. Loehmer O'Connor in Winamac. She died Jan. 18, 2012.

Survivors include: 
Sherry (Bob) Simpson, Star City, Daughter 
Scott (Jenny) Simpson, Kansas City, MO, Grandson 
Tiffany (Scott) Brown, Lombard, IL, Granddaugter 
Emily Simpson, Jackson, MI, Granddaughter 
Charlotte (Tom) Blinn, Winamac, Sister 
Carol Danruther, Rensselaer, Sister 
Several Nieces & Nephews 
Regina (Bill) Biros, Chicago, Step-Daughter 
Monica (Kevin) Whiteman, Pulaski, Step-Daughter 
Bernadette (Jim) Stevenson, Belfast, ME, Step-Daughter 
Michael (Sherry) O'Connor, Winamac, Step-Son 
Martha Hayes (Greg Henneke) O'Connor, Indianapolis, Step-Daughter 
Jeneen (John) Wynalda, Step-Grandchild 
Juliet (Darryl) Jarmosco, Step-Grandchild 
Amie (Mike) Wharff, Step-Grandchild 
William (Tammy) Biros, Step-Grandchild 
Brian Biros, Step-Grandchild 
Karen Biros, Step-Grandchild 
Sean O'Connor, Step-Grandchild 
Ryan O'Connor, Step-Grandchild 
Cara (Kevin) Dulin, Step-Grandchild 
Christen (Jeremy) Shell, Step-Grandchild

Preceded in death by: 
Janet Sue Haselby, Infant Daughter 
Verla Bonnell, Sister 
Marie Zeider, Sister 
Berniece Capper, Sister 
Johnnie Haselby, Brother 
Harlan Haselby, Brother 
Robert "Sam" Haselby, Brother 
Bernic "Jake" Haselby, Brother 
Carl Gene Haselby, Infant Brother 
Darl Dean Haselby, Infant Brother 

Mr. Haselby spent most of his life as a farmer in Pulaski County. He also worked 17 years on the Pennsylvania Railroad in Logansport.  He served as a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Infantry during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the VFW Post #1728 and American Legion Post #91. He was an active member of the Star City United Methodist Church. He especially enjoyed working with the youth, organizing the Easter sunrise breakfast, and serving as head usher for many years. 

Mr. Haselby served as a Pulaski County Commissioner. He also served as a member of the Van Buren Township Advisory Board, Pulaski County Soil and Water Conservation District Board, Pulaski County Drainage Board, and Pulaski County Jail Building Corporation. He was also a member of the Star City Lions Club.

He liked listening to WGN Radio and books on tape as well as watching a variety of sporting events on TV. He was well known as one of the best Euchre players in the area. He loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. 

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m.,Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to the service at the church Friday. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday (Feb. 24), at the Star City United Methodist Church with Pastor Ron Mabry and Pastor Kevin Drane officiating. Burial will be in Star City West Cemetery. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services. 

Memorial donations may be given to Star City United Methodist Church. 

Leona G. Eshelman

January 13, 1927 to January 14, 2012

GLENDALE, ARIZ. - Leona G. Eshelman, 85, died on Jan. 14 at Southwest Care Center in Peoria, Ariz. following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

She was born on Jan. 13, 1927 in Winamac, the daughter of the late Clement Vernon and Mary Theresa Zellers. She first married William L. Wise. She later married Henry R. Eshelman, M.D.

Survivors include her husband, Dr. Eshelman; two daughters: Linda L. Wise and Julianne [Bruce] Chambers; a son, David [Roxanne] Wise; two grandchildren, David Ian and Jennifer Chambers; one great-grandchild, Ian; a stepson, Kenneth [Rhonda] Eshelman.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Eileen Zellers.

Mrs. Eshelman worked as a bookkeeper. She later assisted her husband in his medial practice in Monterey. When he accepted a job as an emergency room physician at Boswell Hospital in Phoenix, the family moved to Arizona in 1971. She enjoyed spoiling her children, grandchildren and great-grandchild. She lived for her family.

Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, Glendale, Aria., is in charge of arrangements.

Richard D. Reinholt

June 9, 1928 to January 9, 2012

RANSON, W.VA. - Richard "Dick" Dean Reinholt, 83 of Kearneysville, W. Va., passed away Monday, Jan. 9,  at his home.

Born June 9, 1928 in Monterey, he was the son of the late Theodore and Hope Williams Reinholt.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ellen Rose Weaver Reinholt at home, two sons, Jerry Reinholt and wife Wendy of New Windsor, Md., Andy Reinholt and wife Megan of Martinsburg, W. Va.,seven daughters, Barbara Bolinger and husband Vernon of Kearneysville, Linda Pingley and husband Randy of Gore, Va., Sandra Bolinger of Hagerstown, Md., Pam Smith and husband Dennis of Kearneysville, Robin Barb and husband Sheldon of Mathias, W.Va., Regina Philpott and husband David of New Windsor, Md. and Jenifer Hurd and husband Roger of Roanoke, Va., two sisters, Edith Loehr of Rodchester, Ind. and Deanna Bigley of Atlanta, Georgia, 22 grandchildren, seven step grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren and 13 step greatgrandchildren.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by son, Joseph Dean Reinholt, brother Russell Reinholt and sister Eleanor Richards.

Mr. Reinholt served in the U S Army, and worked as a farmer for many people.

The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. , Friday (Jan. 13), at the Jefferson Chapel Funeral Home, Ranson, W. Va., with Jerry Reinholt officiating. Interment will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Harpers Ferry, W. Va., with military honors. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday at the Chapel.