Obituaries

Arthur D. Allen

June 10, 1928 to January 24, 2012

WINAMAC - Arthur Dean Allen, 83, of Winamac,  died at 8:29 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 24, at  Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born June 10, 1928, in Star City, to the late Hiram and Flora Knebel Allen. He married   Magdalene A. Welter on Nov. 23, 1955 in the First Christian Church parsonage in Winamac. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Larry (Kathy) Allen, Paris, TN, Son 
Patsy L. (David) Bennett, Winamac, Daughter 
Greg B.(Debi) Allen, Valparaiso, Son 
Jeremy (Natasha) Allen, Grandson 
Jason (Nicole) Allen, Grandson 
Trinity Allen, Granddaughter 
Lauren Bennett, Granddaughter 
Diane Bennett, Granddaughter 
Brandi Allen, Granddaughter 
Samantha Allen, Granddaughter 
5 Great Grandchildren 
Pearl Spillman, Mishawaka, Sister 
Bill Allen, San Fransisco, CA

He was preceded in death by: 
Christine Marie Bennett, Granddaughter 
3 Sisters 
5 Brothers 

Mr. Allen attended the First Christian Church in Winamac. He was a part of the building crew that constructed the church. He had worked as a carpenter and millwright. He was a member of Local 1043 in Hobart, for 50 years. He had worked at steel mills and other types of factories throughout the country.

He was a member of the Winamac Masonic Lodge and the South Bend Scottish Rite. He was also a member of the Elks Club in Eustis, Fla. where he and and his wife wintered following their retirement. He enjoyed dancing, fishing, woodworking and making gifts for his grandchildren. He especialy enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed traveling and camping. He and his wife have traveled much of the U.S.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A Masonic service will be at 7 p.m. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday (Jan. 28), at the funeral home, with Pastor Rick Abbott officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the Winamac Masonic Lodge.

James R. Ortman

September 12, 1949 to January 23, 2012

WINAMAC - James R. Ortman, 62, of Winamac, passed away at 5:45 p.m., Monday, Jan. 23, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born Sept. 12, 1949, in Lafayette. He came to Winamac in 1962 when he was adopted by George and Ann Ortman. He married Mary A. Doll on Sept. 7, 1974 at St. James Church, Francesville. She survives.

Also surviving are: 
Kelly J. (Mark Kersey) Ortman, Kewanna, Daughter 
Kathy A. (William) Brackett, Indianapolis, Daughter 
Kari M. (Micah) Combs, Winamac, Daughter 
Kimberly L. (Kenny) Sanders, Knox, Daughter 
Shelby Allen, Granddaughter 
Corrin Combs, Granddaughter 
Isaac Combs, Grandson 
A.J. Brackett, Grandson 
Makenzie Sanders, Granddaughter

Preceded in death by: 
Brian James Ortman, Infant Son 
Ann R. Murray Ortman, Mother 
George Francis Ortman, Father 

Together Mr. Ortman and his wife owned and operated Ortman Meat Processing in Winamac for 23 years. They also owned Prairie Moon Orchard in Francesville. He enjoyed the catering business, especially spending time in the food trailer with his sons-in-law. He was a member of the Indiana Meat Packers Assocation. He served as a director and chairman of the Cured Meat Show. He won many awards for his products.

He loved his family, especially his grandchildren.

Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday (Jan. 27), at the funeral home with Pastor Mike VanHeyningen and Rev. Judith Doll officiating. Burial will be in St. James-Salem Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to the family to establish a scholarship in memory of Mr. Ortman. 

Virginia C. Masten

August 7, 1947 to January 22, 2010

FRANCESVILLE - Virginia C. Masten, 64, Fort Wayne, formerly of Francesville, passed away at 11:45 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 22, at Life Care Center of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne.

She was born Aug. 7, 1947, in Francesville, to Virgil C. Sr. and Viola C. Winzeler VonTobel. 

Survivors include: 
Benjamin (Rachael) Masten, Ft. Wayne, Son 
Rebecca Stutzman, Washington, IN, Daughter 
8 Grandchildren 
Virgil (Sharon) VonTobel, Jr., Rensselaer, Brother 
Vivian (John) Siegfred, Copperopolis, CA, Sister 
Verene (Tim) Sutton, Phoenix, AZ, Sister 
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Mary Beth Sutton, Niece 

Mrs. Masten grew up in Francesville and attended the Apostolic Christian Church. She graduated from Francesville High School in 1965. She spent most of her adult life in southern Indiana before moving to Ft. Wayne, two years ago. She enjoyed reading and music. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday at  Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. (Thursday, Jan. 26), at the funeral home with the ministers of the Apostolic Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to Humanitarian Distribution Center (PO Box 707 Francesville, IN 47946).

Orville M. Timmons

November 13, 1916 to January 21, 2012

MEDARYVILLE - Orville M. "Shorty" Timmons, 95, Wheatfield, passed away at 5 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 21, at the home of his daughter, LuAnn Allen, Medaryville.

He was born Nov. 13, 1916., in Moody, IN, to the late Henry and Frances McCullough Timmons. He married Georgia M. Ream on Dec. 5, 1939, in Winamac, IN. She passed away on March 12, 2008.

Survivors include:
Jean K. (James) Meyer, Argos, Daughter
Roger L. Timmons, Ora, Son
Carol L. Warran, Rensselaer, Daughter
Marlene F. Collins, Culver, Daughter
LuAnn Allen, Medaryville, Daughter
Raymond T. Timmons, Wheatfield, Son
14 Grandchildren
18 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Robert R. Timmons, Son
Rex Allen, Son-in-law
Amos Richie, Son-in-law

Mr. Timmons was a retired farmer. He lived most of his life in the Medaryville area. He enjoyed fishing, watching westerns and wrestling. He loved to spend time with his family.

Friends may call from  4 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday (Jan. 24),, at the funeral home with Rev. Tom Dewlen officiating. Burial will take place in Independence Cemetery, Medaryville.

Arpha Fletcher

June 5, 1932 to January 12, 2012

KNOX - Arpha Fletcher, 79, of Winamac,  passed away Thursday, Jan. 12, at Hickory Creek Nursing Home.

She was born June 5, 1932.

Survivors include sons, Vernon (Cynthia), Craig (Lori) and Duane (Denise) Fletcher; brothers, Isreal (Verna) and Daniel Cole; sister, Emogene Taulbee; 7 grand & 7 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Fletcher was a housewife who loved spending time with her family and playing Bingo.

Visitation is after 10 a.m. (CST), Monday, at the Braman and Son Memorial Chapel, Knox. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. (CST), (Monday, Jan. 16), at the funeral home. Burial wil be in Highland Cemetery.

Marjorie R. Layne Golan

December 23, 1919 to January 19, 2012

WINAMAC - Marjorie Roberta Layne Golan, 92, Elmhurst, IL, formerly of Winamac, passed away at 1:12 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 19, at her residence. 

She was born Dec. 23, 1919 in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Guthrie F. and Allie U. Thomas Layne. She married Charles Golan II on April 17, 1937 in Cameron, TX. He died on Nov. 29, 1999.

Survivors include: 
Charles Golan III, Clinton, IA, Son 
Larissa Villiers, Elmhurst, IL, Daughter 
Kathryn Patera, Woodridge, IL, Daughter 
7 Grandchildren 
14 Great Grandchildren 
Dorothy Goleman, Longview, TX, Sister 
Mary Majewski, Chicago, Sister-in-law

Preceded in death by: 
1 Sister & 3 Brothers 

Mrs. Golan moved from Lyons, IL to Winamac in 1979. She returned to the Chicago area to be close to her daughters and son. She enjoyed quilting, cooking, baking and reading. She had worked for Sears Roebuck & Co. as an office support staff employee.

Friends may call from 11 to 3 p.m., Saturday (Feb. 4), at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m., (Saturday, Feb. 4), at the funeral home, with Rev. Matt Landry officiating.
Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to Starke County Humane Society.