Obituaries
Jackie Reed
May 12, 1955 to January 30, 2012
WINAMAC - Jackie Reed, 56, of Pulaski, died 1:23 a.m., Monday, Jan. 30, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
She was born May 12, 1955, in Flint, MI, to Barbara Brown Bowers. She married James Terry Harris Sr. in 1969. He died in 1987. She married Ronald Reed in July 4, 1994 in Pulaski. He survives. The couple made their home in Pulaski.
 Also surviving are:
Erica (Rolland) Wilson, Muncie, Step-daughter
4 Step grandchildren
Tina (Joe) Rice, Monticello, Sister & brother-in-law
Tammy Capes, LaFayette, Sister
Robin (Dave) Wade, Monon, Sister & brother-in-law
Brent Bowers, Monticello, Brother
Sally Holcomb Reed, Winamac, Mother-in-law
Gordi Reed, Winamac, Brother-in-law
Richard Reed, LaPorte, Brother-in-law
Tom Reed, Indianapolis, Brother-in-law
Connie Odle, Winamac, Sister-in-law
Mike Reed, Morton, IL, Brother-in-law
Sharon Wessinger, Florida, Sister-in-law
Gary Reed, Winamac, Brother-in-law
Regina Dilts, Winamac, Sister-in-law
She was preceded in death by
Barbara Brown Bowers, Mother
Jamie Harris, Son
Robert Bowers, Brother
Gordon W. Reed, Father-in-law
Peggy Reeves, Sister-in-law
Mrs. Reed worked as a robotic welder at Emerson (McGill) in Monticello. She was also a co-owner and business partner with her husband in Reed's Decks and Garages. She had also worked as a supervisor at Landis Plastics in Monticello. She enjoyed gardening. She also enjoyed swimming in her pool, family get-togethers and cookouts. She also enjoyed going to Blue Grass Music festivals with her husband. She loved to return home to Tennessee to visit friends and family. She especialy enjoyed the Holcomb Family Reunions and the music that family members played there.
She suffered from pancreatic cancer for 9 months with her husband as her primary care giver.
Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and after 8 a.m., Saturday at the funeral home. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday (Feb. 4), at the funeral home with Pastor David Norris and Butch Wildermuth officiating.Burial will be in Pulaski Presbyterian Cemetery, Pulaski.
Memorial donations may be given to the family.
Ronald G. Foerg
July 6, 1958 to January 28, 2012
WINAMAC - Ronald G. Foerg, 53, of Star City, died at 1:44 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 28, at his residence.
He was born July 6, 1958, in Logansport, to Richard J. and Phyllis T. Roth Foerg.
 Survivors include:
Phyllis T. Roth Foerg, Star City, Mother
Pat (Dewey) Keller, Indianapolis, Sister & brother-in-law
Mick (Denise) Foerg, Waterloo, IL, Brother & sister-in-law
Joe Foerg, Star City, Brother
Rick (Lisa) Foerg, Monticello, Brother & sister-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Richard J. "Bosco" Foerg, Father
Mr. Foerg was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski.He enjoyed watching television and playing with his nieces and nephews. He also enjoyed helping his mother around the house and take care of the yard.He was a 1976 graduate of Winamac Community High School and also graduated from Lincoln Tech, Indianapolis. He was a former employee of Knebel Motors, Winamac, and McGill's, Culver.
Friends may call from 1 to 3 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. (Thursday, Feb. 2), at the funeral home with Rev. Martin Sandhage officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery South, Pulaski.
Memorial donations may be given to donor's favorite charity.
Allen J. Adams
February 4, 1947 to January 24, 2012
WINAMAC - Allen James Adams, 64, of Winamac, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 24, at IU Medical Center, Indianapolis.
He was born Feb. 4, 1947, in LaPorte, to the late James E. and Ella Barbara Hubeny Adams.
 Survivors include:
Lee E. (Jean) Adams, North Judson, Brother& sister-in-law
Glenn J. Adams, North Judson, Brother
Cindy Krantz, South Haven, Special Friend
Stacy Hall,South Bend, Step daughter
Mr. Adams was retired from Bethlehem Steel and was a member of the Steel Worker's Union. He graduated from North Judson High School in 1967.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m., CST) Monday (Jan. 30), at Highland Cemetery, North Judson.
Don R. Wiesjahn
April 24, 1933 to January 9, 2012
AVON - Don Richard Wiesjahn 78 of Plainfield, passed away Monday, Jan. 9.
He was born April 24, 1933 in Star City to the late Donald D. and Beula Wiesjahn. He married his wife Roberta in 1979. She survives.
 Also surviving are a daughter, Debra Wiesjahn, Indianapolis; sons Ronald Wiesjahn, Indianapolis and Dan Wiesjahn, of Newburgh; two stepdaughters Terri Wood, Indianapolis, Gail Stephens, Sarasota, FL and stepson Thomas Williams, Indianapolis. Also 22 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Dean Wiesjahn, and his first wife, Donna Jones Wiesjahn.
Mr. Wiesjahn worked as a sales agent for 39 years for John Hancock Ins. Co. Upon retiring, he also worked for Sun Life Ins. Co. and most recently worked for Pitney Bowes at their Baker & Daniels downtown site for 10 years, retiring again in 2005. He served in the Naval Reserve for 8 years.
He graduated from Star City High School in 1951. Later, he received his Charter Life Underwriters Designation in 1968. He was a member of Kingsway Christian Church in Avon. He played softball in Metro Stadium in the over-40 league for 24 years.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at Conkle Funeral Home Avon Chapel, and at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service which will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday (Jan. 13), at Kingsway Christian Church. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery Plainfield.
Memorial contributions may be made to Kingsway Christian Church.
Doris Winters
January 22, 1926 to January 17, 2012
KNOX - Doris E. Winters, 85, of Largo, FL, formerly of Knox, passed away Jan. 17, 2012 at her home.
She was born Jan. 22, 1926 in Bremen, to the late James and Odetta Mobie Kipfer and lived in Largo for five years, coming from Knox. On July 31, 1965, she married Robert Winters, who preceded her in death in 1998.
 Survivors include five grandchildren, Cherie (Paul Maccihone) Braun-Diaz of Seminole, FL, Todd Braun of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Brent Braun of Winamac, Drew (Lisa) Braun of Belleair Beach, FL and Melissa (Nathan) Dennis of Winamac; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Norma Trine of Tipton, and her beloved dog, Erin.
She was preceded in death by two daughters, Linda Braun and Rebecca Jensen, and two sisters, Delores and Dorothy.
Mrs. Winters was the Starke County Veteran Service Officer for 17 years. She worked in the Starke County Treasurer's office for several years and was the past-secretary of the Starke County Democrat Central Committee and the past- president of the Pulaski County Democrat Women's Club.
The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. (CST), Monday (Jan. 30), at Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel with Rev. Ed Hasnerl officiating. Burial will be in Fletcher Cemetery, Hamlet. Friends may call Monday after 12 noon until the time of services.
David L. Absher
January 25, 2012
WINAMAC - David Lee Absher, 58, Winamac, passed away at 1:02 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 26, at his residence.
He was born April 18, 1953, in Muncie, to the late Lewis and Bessie Partin Absher. He married Raye Anne Miller on Oct. 1, 1977. She survives.
Also surviving is:
John Absher, Winamac, Son
Mr. Absher grew up in Muncie, and graduated from Muncie Southside High School in 1971. Following graduation he served in the U.S. Air Force and attended Ball State University, majoring in radio and television. He was employed as a disc jockey for the Ball State University radio station during that time. After his marriage, the couple established their home in Winamac.
From 1978-1986, he served two terms as Pulaski County Surveyor before establishing his own registered land surveyor business. During this time he passed the Indiana Land Surveyor Licensing Board in 1984, and also continued his educational pursuits in political science , receiving hs Bachelor of Arts degree from Valparaiso University in 1985. He was an active member of the Indiana Society of Professional Land Surveyors. Since leaving office, he had served as assistant contract engineer for the Pulaski County Surveyor's Office, as well as being a project consultant for the ongoing Monon Ditch reconstruction.
In his leisure time, he enjoyed outdoor activities; spending many hours target shooting, hunting, and fishing with friends. He was a skillful chess player, enjoyed photography, listening to a wide range of music and watching classic movies, especially Westerns. He will be remembered as a man of great intellect, keen wit, quirky humor, and a genuine love and commitment to his friends and his community.
No public visitation or services will be held.
Memorial donations may be given to the Pulaski County Community Foundation to support existing scholarships.
Tom Collins
October 20, 1911 to January 25, 2012
WINAMAC - Tom Collins, 100, of Culver (formerly of Winamac), died at 9:25 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 25, at Miller's Merry Manor, Culver.
He was born Oct. 20, 1911 in Yazoo City, Miss. to the late Tom and Paulina Clay Collins. He married Lillian Williams on Oct. 26, 1952, in Chicago. She passed away Feb. 14, 2002.
 Survivors include:
Vera M. Flowers, Winamac, Daughter
Sharon Ward, Milwaukee, Granddaughter
Algenoy K. Ward, Richardson, TX, Grandson
Darryl A. Ward, Dallas, TX, Grandson
Bobby Collins, Ohio, Grandson
Robert Collins, Chicago, Grandson
8 Great Grandchildren
4 Great Great Grandchildren
Johnnie Oliver, Chicago, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Tommy Collins, Son
1 Great Grandson
5 Sisters
2 Brothers
Mr. Collins was a former resident of Chicago, moving to Winamac in 1969. While in Chicago, he worked as a meat packer. He played professional baseball and was a pitcher for five years for the Memphis Red Sox.
Friends may call after 1 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., (Friday, Feb. 3), at the funeral home with Richard Lindborg officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion-Franklin Township Cemetery,Winamac.
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