Obituaries

Wayne Planck

May 27, 1919 to June 27, 20122

WINAMAC - Wayne Planck, 93, of Star City, died at 6:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 27, at the Pulaski Healthcare Center, Winamac.

He was born May 27, 1919, in Huntington, to the late Sylvester V. and Nella Clark Planck. He married Marie Abbott on July 10, 1939 in Star City/ She survives.

Also surviving are.
Judy (Larry) Bonnell, St. Charles, IL, Daughter
Ronald Planck, Lucerne, Son
12 Grandchildren
16 Great-Grandchildren
2  Great-Great-Grandchildren
Vern (Mary Margaret) Planck, Millersburg, Brother
Sharlene Planck, Winamac, Daughter-in-law

He was preceded in death by
James Planck, Son
Dale Planck, Son
Alexandra Gibson, Granddaughter
Kenneth William Bonnell, Granson
Cheryl Planck, Grandaughter
Marion Planck, Brother
Helen Scott, Sister
Edna Dye, Sister
Kermit "Bill" Planck, Brother

Mr. Planck was a farmer in the Star City area for many years. He also ran an excavation business for several years. He attended the Star City United Methodist Church and was a former member of the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed camping, traveling and fishing. He took up woodworking following his retirement. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday (June 30), at the funeral home with Pastor Ron Mabry officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

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

Alladean L. Clouser

February 19, 1922 to June 27, 2012

WINAMAC - Alladean L. Clouser, 90, of Winamac, died at 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 27, at Hickory Creek, Winamac.

She was born Feb. 19, 1922, in Medaryville, to the late George J. and Grace A. Tetzloff Kroft. She married Ernest Clouser on Dec. 20, 1941 in North Judson. He died July 26, 1998.

Survivors include:
Rayanna (Ron) Henderson, Valparaiso, Daughter
Elizabeth (Stanley) Machaj, Dyer, Daughter
Donald (Nancy) Clouser, Winamac, Son
8 Grandchildren
10 Great-Grandchildren
Arlos L. Epler, Francesville, Sister
Doris E. Becker, Rensselaer, Sister
Robert F. (Agnes) Kroft, Logansport, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Ray H. Kroft, Brother
Louella Hively, Sister
Georgianna "Dolly" Fritz, Sister

Mrs. Clouser was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Winamac. She was a 50-year member of OES Tippecanoe Chapter #96 and a Past Matron, having served three times. She was a Rainbow Mother Advisor. She was also a 50-year member of the Purdue Extension Home Demonstration Clubs. She was a member of the Pulaski County REACT. She served as a 4H leader, Cub Scout & Girl Scout leader, and choir mom. She was a member of the former Pulaski County Arts Association.

Mrs. Clouser served as director of the Pulaski County Red Cross for 12 years. She received the Clara Barton Award for her many years of volunteer service. She was instrumental in the creation of the Pulaski County United Way. She was a reserve deputy and dispatcher for the Pulaski County Sheriff's Department. In recognition of her many years of community service she received the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce's H.J. Halleck Communtiy Service Award in 2005.

Over the course of her lifetime, Mrs. Clouser worked as a laborer at Kingsbury Ordinace Plant and managed the bakery at Broken Arrow Campground. She worked at the Bonnell Flower Shop for many years. She was also a cook for several years at the Winamac School system.

She was well-known for playing the organ, piano, or keyboard at church, weddings, and funerals. She enjoyed painting, sewing,fishing and baking.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday,  at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to services at the church on Sunday. OES services will be held at 7 p.m., Saturday at the funeral home. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Sunday (July 1), at the First United Methodist Church, Winamac, with Rev. Matt Landry officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the American Red Cross or the Pulaski County United Fund.

Phyllis Hellinga

June 23, 2012

NORTH JUDSON - Phyllis Hellinga, 93, of Winamac, passed away Saturday, June 23. 

Visitation is 10 a.m. (CT) Thursday, at the Braman and Bailey Funeral Home in North Judson. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. (CT) (Thursday, June 28) at the funeral home.  

Georgia M. March

May 20, 1920 to June 21, 2012

WINAMAC - Georgia M. March, 92, of Kansas City, MO, formerly of Winamac, passed away at 4:28 a.m., Thursday, June 21, in Gladstone, MO.

She was born May 20, 1920, in Pulaski, to the late George and Maude G. Utterback Pugh. She married James Edgar Byrd, Sr., and later Darl D. March who both preceded her in death.

Survivors include:
Marsha (Douglas) Bailey, Francesville, Daughter
James E. "Jim" (Shirley) Byrd, Jr., Nacogdoches, TX,  Son
Rebecca "Becky" (Richard) Rude, Royal Center, Daughter
Lawson (Kathy) Byrd, Gladstone, MO, Son
R. Thomas "Tom" (Linda) Byrd, Aqua Dulce, CA,  Son
Stephen "Steve" (Julie) Byrd, Logansport, Son
24 Grandchildren
31 Great Grandchildren
3  Great-Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Gregory Byrd, Son
Gregory Byrd, Jr., Infant Grandson
Traci Bailey, Infant Granddaughter
4 Siblings

Mrs. March was an active member of the Kewanna Church of Christ.She enjoyed cooking and baking, quilting, and flowers. She loved the Lord and her family.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour before the services Wednesday at the church.The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., (Wednesday, June 27) at Tippecanoe Christian Church, Winamac, with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be in Tippecanoe Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the Kewanna Church of Christ.

Cynthia L. Jackson

August 27, 1957 to June 19, 2012

WINAMAC - Cynthia L. Jackson, 54, of Winamac, passed away at 8:17 p.m., Tuesday, June 19, in Winamac.

She was born Aug. 27, 1957, in Muskegon, MI, to Alfred and Marsha Irwin Juergens. She was married on March 12, 1988, in Mount Holly, PA, to Richard V. Jackson. He survives. 

Also surviving are: 
Marsha L. Irwin, Muskegon, MI, Mother 
Andrew I. Jackson, Winamac, Son 
Rebecca (Jason) Creech, Fort Collins, CO, Daughter 
Lauren Creech, Fort Collins, CO, Granddaughter 
Elijah Creech, Fort Collins, CO, Grandson 
Jonas Creech, Fort Collins, CO, Grandson 
Karyn Juergens, Kalamazoo, MI, Sister 
Steven (Robbie) Juergens, Muskegon, MI, Brother 
Laura (Jack) Yeck, Muskegon, MI, Sister

Preceded in death by: 
Alfred R. Juergens, Father 

Mrs. Jackson was a resident of Winamac for 14 years. She was a former resident of Chesterton. She loved to read, cook, crochet and knit. She also loved animals and nature. She was a election worker for Rich Grove Township.

Friends may call after 2 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. (Wednesday, June 27), at the funeral home with her son Andrew Jackson officiating.

Memorial donations may be given to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Max L. Russell

May 10, 1918 to June 16, 2012

ROYAL CENTER - Max L. Russell, 94, of Royal Center passed away at 12:05 a.m., Saturday, June 16, at Pulaski Healthcare Center in Winamac.

Born on May 10, 1918 in Star City, he was the son of the late Elihu and Florence (Vangundy) Russell. On Aug. 13, 1939 he married Emma Jean Warner. She preceded him in death on July 29, 2011.

Survivors include his children, Darwin “Doc” Russell and wife Jo of Winamac, Sandy Haselby and husband Wayne of Royal Center, Judy Rogers and husband Phil of Royal Center, Connie Frame and husband Stan of Royal Center, Ron Russell and wife Linda of Royal Center and Don Russell and wife Karol of Royal Center; brother, Dale Russell of Frankfort and sister Julia Baker of Logansport. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren with one on the way, 1 great great grandson with one on the way and 2 step grandchildren and 5 step great grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by brothers, Galen Russell and Delos Russell and sisters, Alice Smith and Lois Davis.

Mr. Russell was a 1936 Star City High School graduate. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and a Purple Heart Recipient. He was formerly employed at Logan Machine for 17 years and he retired in 1995 from the U.S. Postal Service as a letter carrier after 36 years. He was a member of Royal Center United Methodist Church, American Legion Post 60, V.F.W. #3790 and the National Rural Letter Carrier’s Association. He enjoyed meeting his friends at McDonald’s in Winamac.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes, Royal Center Chapel. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday (June 19), at the funeral home with Pastor Kevin Drane officiating. Burial with military rites will be performed at Star City West Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Royal Center United Methodist Church Endowment Fund.