Obituaries

Carl Kruger

May 12, 1937 to February 15, 2012

FRANCESVILLE - Carl M. Kruger, 74, Francesville, passed away at 8:33 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 15, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born May 12, 1937, in Francesville, to the late Melvin and Sylvia Edna Timmons Kruger. He was married on Oct. 28, 1956, in Francesville, to Betty L. Grieger.  She survives.

Also surviving are:
Cynthia (Thomas) Hickle, Winamac, Daughter
Douglas Kruger, Francesville, Son
Jeffrey (Juanita) Kruger, Lafayette, Son
Tiffany Rife, Indianapolis, Granddaughter
Britni (Jason) Brown, Indianapolis, Granddaughter
Brandon (Melissa) Hickle, Winamac, Grandson
Alissa Kruger, Lafayette, Granddaughter
Chaz Kruger, Lafayette, Grandson
Kaleb Hickle, Winamac, Great Grandson
Kale Hickle, Winamac, Great Grandson
Devon (Phyllis) Kruger, Francesville, Brother
Barbara Tillett, Fishers, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Colin Kruger, Twin Brother

Mr. Kruger was a member of St. James-Salem United Church of Christ, Francesville. He was a 50-year member of the Winamac Masonic Lodge #262, and a former member of the Francesville Lion's Club. He was also a former member of the Pulaski Co. 4-H Swine Committee.

He was a lifelong farmer. He also had been employed at Donaldson's, Rensselaer, for 10 years, and at Black Gold Farms, Winamac. He was a longtime substitute U.S. Postal Service rural mail carrier. He was an avid Purdue University sports fan and enjoyed watching NASCAR races. He also enjoyed sitting on his porch waving at all those who drove by his house and he also enjoyed mowing his lawn. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Sunday (Feb. 19), at the funeral home with Pastor T. J. Jenney officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to St. James-Salem UCC Youth Program or the American Lung Association.

Milton J. Poston

August 21, 1935 to February 11, 2012

WINAMAC - Milton J. Poston, 76, of Kewanna, 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 E. 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 ived 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. 

A memorial service will be held at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, at a later date. Burial will be in Independence Cemetery, Medaryville. 

Memorial donations may be given to the family. 

Catherine M. Nufer

October 4, 1928 to February 9, 2012

WINAMAC - Catherine M. Nufer, 83, of Winamac, passed away at 7:48 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 9, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born Oct. 4, 1928, in Winamac to the late Daniel and Emma Shorter Winter. She married James G. Nufer on June 4, 1960 in Medaryville. He died May 7, 2001.

Survivors include: 
Frank (Joan) Winter, Monterey, Brother & Sister-in-law 
Daniel Winter, Galveston, Brother 
Sister Clarise Winter, Kokomo, Sister 
Agnes (Leo) Siemens, Medaryville, Sister & Brother-in-law

She was preceded in death by:
Madelyn Martin Sister 
Myra Winter Sister-in-law

Mrs. Nufer was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac. She had worked at the Medaryville Garment Factory and also as a bookkeeper at Mayhew Elevator.

She was an exceptionally gifted woman who used her gifts in service to others. She greatly enjoyed creating a warm and inviting home, doing much of the work herself. Her beautiful flower and vegetable gardens provided beauty and food for family and friends. A marvelous seamstress, she, for many years, made clothing for herself, her husband, and others. Her beautiful afghans now grace the homes of many, received as gifts from Mrs. Nufer or donated by her as fundraisers for the many charitable causes which she embraced. Never a woman of considerable means, her great generosity enriched the lives of many.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A rosary service will be at 7 p.m. A scriptural wake service will immediately follow the rosary. The funeral mass will be at 11 a.m., Monday (Feb.13), 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 the charity of the donor's choice.

Barbara R. Crist

March 2, 1938 to February 9, 2012

WINAMAC - Barbara Rose Crist, 73, of Pulaski, passed away at 10:40 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 9, at her residence.

She was born March 2, 1938, in Pulaski, to the late John Howard and Rose F. Lanz Tieman. She married Gilbert Bryce Crist on Oct. 22, 1960 in Pulaski. He died Jan. 8, 1994.

Survivors include:
Pattie S. (John) Shidler, Winamac, Daughter & son-in-law
Keith E. (Sandy) Crist, Winamac, Son & daughter-in-law
Jeanne Ann (Tim) Hopkins, Grandchild
John Bryce Shidler, Grandchild
Stephanie Crist, Grandchild  
Jillian Crist, Grandchild
Noah, Great Grandchild
Isaiah, Great Grandchild
Judith Cosgray, Sister
Betty Ploss, Sister
James Crist, Brother-in-law

Mrs. Crist graduated from the Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Indianapolis in 1959. She worked at Jasper County Hospital in Rensselaer and Pulaski Memorial in Winamac. She worked for Dr. William Thompson in Winamac until her retirement in 1988. She attended St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski and was a member of the Christian Mothers. She was active in the Northern Indiana Power From the Past organization and its Quilt Show, and the Pulaski Fest-a-Mill (Christmas Lights) Committee for which she served as secretary and treasurer.

Friends may call from 12 noon to 3 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m., (Tuesday, Feb. 14), at the funeral home with Rev. Martin Sandhage officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery South, Pulaski.

Memorial donations may be given to: Pulaski County Food Pantry.

Oliver J. Ingram

June 3, 1937 to February 3, 2012

KEWANNA - Oliver Jay “OJ” Ingram, 74 of Indianapolis, formerly of Kewanna and Winamac, passed away peacefully Feb. 3, at his residence.

Born June 3, 1937 in Kewanna, he was the son of the late Charles Lee and Lillian Nelson Ingram.

Survivors include his wife, Marsha Arnold of Indianapolis; children, Debora Girton (Tim) of Winamac, John Jay Ingram (Carrie) of Winamac, Denise Hiatt (Troy) of Star City, Michael Lee Ingram (Holly) of South Bend; stepson, Randy Arnold of Indianapolis; sister, Shirley Bussert of Kewanna; and grandchildren, Christina Girton Kviz, Jeffrey Girton, Zachary Finley, and Shannon Finley. He is also survived by four step grandchildren, four step great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Woody Ingram, Dick Ingram, Bill Ingram and Donny Ingram.

Mr. Ingram had worked on the railroad his entire life. He formerly worked for Penn Central Railroad as a brakeman, firearm and engineer. He also formerly worked for Indiana High Rail as an engineer.

A visitation will be held from 1 to 6 p.m., Thursday, at Eternal-Life Tabernacle on Raymond St. in Indianapolis. A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m., Saturday (Feb. 11), at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the time of service on Saturday at the Kewanna Chapel. Burial will be at Barnett Cemetery in Kewanna.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung and/or American Diabetes Associations.

Robert B. Polstra

October 8, 1955 to February 7, 2012

WINAMAC - Robert Bruce Polstra, 56, of Winamac, passed away at 5:20 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

He was born Oct. 8, 1955, in Logansport, to Gerald and Betty Button Polstra.

Survivors include:
Robert Bruce (Tanya) Polstra, Jr., Riverside, CA,  Son & daughter-in-law
Chad Polstra,  Atlanta, Son
Mandi Polstra, Rochester, Daughter
Brandi Osborn, Rochester, Daughter
Gerald & Betty Polstra, Star City, Parents
Michael Polstra, Winamac, Brother
Darlene (Alan) Daily, Star City, Sister
Elizabeth Button, Winamac, Maternal Grandmother
Several nieces & nephews

He was preceded in death by:
Forrest "Frosty" Button, Maternal Grandfather
C.J. "Abie" Polstra,  Paternal Grandfather
Roberta Gahagan Polstra Barnes, Paternal Grandmother

Mr. Polstra attended the Methodist Church. He worked as a welder at Galbreath Inc, in Winamac for 33 years. He was a member of ABATE.He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and loved his dog "Jack". He attended the Indiana State School for the Deaf for 10 years and was active in the Alumni Association.

Friends may call from 1 to 3 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m., (Monday, Feb. 13), at the funeral home with Pastor Ron Mabry officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac

Memorial donations may be given to Indiana State School for the Deaf Alumni Association or ABATE.