Obituaries

Millie Ludwig

July 16, 1931 to January 4, 2012

WINAMAC - Millie P. Ludwig, 80, Monterey, passed away at 7:45 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 4, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.

She was born July 16, 1931, in Jonesboro, IN, to Pauline Griffith. She married  Frank E. Ludwig on May 6, 1956, in Monterey. He survives.

Survivors include:
Betty E. Taylor, Beaver, OH, Daughter
Frank E. Ludwig Jr., Elkhart, Son
Carol S. Rouse, Monterey, Daughter
Curtis Taylor, Grandson
Andrew Taylor, Grandson
Kyle Taylor, Grandson
Matthew Taylor, Grandson
Caterina Taylor, Granddaughter
Janelle Ludwig, Granddaughter
Michael Rouse, Grandson
Crystal Rouse, Granddaughter
Sly Taylor, Great Grandson
Chase Conley, Great Grandson
Logan Taylor, Great Grandson
Harold Gotschall, Converse, Half-brother

Preceded in death by:
Pauline Griffith Gotschall, Mother
Chester Gotschall, Step-father

Mrs. Ludwig was a 1949 graduate of Monterey High School and worked in the Monterey Garment Factory following graduation. She lived in the Monterey area all of her married life.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, and one hour before the service Saturday, at the Ora Gospel Chapel, Ora. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., (Saturday, Jan. 7), at the church with Pastor Don Franklin and Pastor Nancy Foster officiating. Burial will be in Riverbank Cemetery, Winamac.

Linda Fry

March 8, 1948 to December 27, 2011

ROYAL CENTER - Linda Lou Reed Fry, 63, of Lima, Ohio (formerly of Star City), died Tuesday, Dec. 27, at Kindred Hospital in Lima.

Born March 8, 1948 in Logansport, she was the only child of the late Paul and Bertha Mays Reed. On June 22, 1966, she married the late Eugene G. Fry in Thousand Oaks, Calif.

Survivors include her son, Robert and his wife, Michelle (Meyers) Fry of Lima, Ohio; sisters-in-law, Judy Fry Galaher and friend, Eric Prentice of Winamac and Beverly Fry Sproles and husband, Brandon of Monticello; nieces, Becky Litke and friend, Terry Brown of Kewanna and Kim Litke Fox and husband, Randy of Winamac and nephew, Anthony Sproles and wife, Jean of Bloomington, Illinois. She is also survived by two great nieces, Brandi Fox Kappes and husband, Bryce and Lindsey Fox, and two great nephews, Austin Sproles and Matt Sproles.

She was preceded in death by daughter Kristine Fry and nephew Kevin Litke.

Although she grew up in California, Mrs. Fry lived nearly her entire adult life in Pulaski County with her husband and children. She was a lifetime homemaker and cherished her family very much. She was an avid horseback rider and animal lover. She always had pets such as dogs, cats and even a few wild critters such as raccoon, rabbits and deer. She was also very involved in helping her husband with their Indiana wildlife habitat.

She enjoyed playing cards, crafts and photography, especially of wildlife. One of her greatest joys was traveling the back roads of America with her family where they shared numerous adventures. In later years, she spent winter months in South Padre Island, Texas with her two cats, Abby and Mittens.

Visitation will be held from 1 – 2 p.m. on Friday, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m., (Friday, Dec. 30), at Victor Chapel Cemetery, located in rural Pulaski County near Star City.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to a cat/dog protection organization, a wildlife program or environmental program in Linda’s name.

Clyde H. Krug

September 2, 1917 to December 30, 2011

MEDARYVILLE - Clyde H. Krug, 94, North Judson, passed away at 12:04 a.m., Friday, Dec. 30, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born Sept. 2, 1917, in Grundy County, IL, to the late William and Emma Roeder Krug. He married Mildred A. Smolek on Dec. 16, 1944, in Kouts.She passed away July 7, 2005.

Survivors include:
David (Gladys) Krug, North Judson, Son
Melvin Krug, North Judson, Son
Edward (Donna) Krug, Lakewood, CO, Son
Bill (LuAnn) Krug, Indianapolis, Son
Ben Krug, Indianapolis, Son
10 Granchildren
13 Great Grandchildren
7 Great Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
5 Brothers
3 Sisters

Mr. Krug was a veteran of World War II, attaining the rank of corporal in the U. S. Marine Corps. He fought in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. He was a retired farmer. He was a member of the St. Mark Lutheran Church, Medaryville, and was a former member of the Medaryville Lion's Club.He was a former Cass Township Trustee and also served on the West Central School Board.

Friends may call after 11 a.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., (Monday, Jan. 2), at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating. Burial will be in St. Mark's Cemetery, Medaryville.The American Legion Post #328 will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to a charity of the donor's choice. 

Mabel K. Holman

July 26, 1921 to December 28, 2011

WINAMAC - Mabel Kathern Holman, 90, of Lafayette, (formerly of Winamac), passed away at 10 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 28, at Rosewalk Commons in Lafayette.

She was born July 26, 1921, in Medaryville, to the late Alfred Russell and Sarah Elsie Sparks Moon. She married Bill J. Holman on June 4, 1944, in the home of her parents in Star City. He passed away on March 25, 2002.

Survivors include:
Janis (John) Schuon, Clayton, NC, Daughter
Della (Mike) Bucher, St. Austine, FL, Daughter
Ruth (Thomas) Oliver, Lafayette, Daughter
Mary (Gary) Schroeder, Lafayette, Daughter
Phyllis Holman, Lafayette, Daughter
Angela (Larry) Spencer, Winamac, Daughter
15 Grandchildren
20 Great Grandchildren
Bernice Thimlar, Royal Center, Sister
Delight Kandl, Brodhead, WI, Sister
Barbara Kellough, Kokomo, Sister
Norma Krone, Tarpon Springs, FL, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Twila Jones, Sister
Philip Moon, Brother

Mrs. Holman was a lifelong resident of the Winamac area, moving to Lafayette in 2005. She was a member of Bethel Bible Church, Winamac.

Friends may call after 10 a.m., Wednesday, at Bethel Bible Church. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., (Wednesday, Jan. 4,), at the church with Rev. Edward Clark and Rev. Scott Tiede officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to Bethel Bible Church, Winamac, or Riley Children's Hospital Burn Unit, Indianapolis.

Theresa M. Olson

January 11, 1940 to December 27, 2011

WINAMAC - Theresa M. Olson, 71, Knox, passed away at 11:32 p.m., Tuesday, Dec.  27, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital, LaPorte.

She was born Jan. 11, 1940, in Winamac to the late Jonas Mathias and Geneva Rosella Weaver Kuhn.

Survivors include:
Rick Wagner, Knox, Son
Dan (Tanya) Wagner, Winamac, Son
Crystal Enders, KY Granddaughter
Mitchell Olson, KY, Grandson
Candace Cayton, IN, Granddaughter
Joseph Wagner, IN, Grandson
LeAnna Salzer, NC, Granddaughter
5 Great Grandchildren
Mary Pletka, Orlando, FL, Sister
Agnes Krulik, Monticello, Sister
Leona Sommers, Winamac, Sister
Francis Knouff, Winamac, Sister
James Kuhn, Winamac, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Bernice Braun, Sister
Sister Ruth Ann Kuhn, Sister
Ralph Kuhn, Brother
Leonard Kuhn, Brother
Richard Kuhn, Brother
Larry Olson, Husband

Mrs. Olson was a member of the Eagle Creek Church, Knox. She enjoyed crafts, especially making bird houses. She also enjoyed cooking and fishing.

Friends may call after 11 a.m., Saturday, at Mrs. Olson's residence. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 1 p.m., (Saturday, Dec. 31), at the residence, 7675 E 50 S, Knox, with Rev. Edward L. Hasnerl officiating.
Burial will be in Star City West Cemetery, Star City.

Memorial donations may be given to the Eagle Creek Church or the family.

Charles E. Overmyer

October 20, 1925 to December 26, 2011

WINAMAC - Charles E. Overmyer, 86, of Winamac, passed away at 9:35 a.m., Monday, Dec. 26, at Miller's Merry Manor, Culver.

He was born Oct. 20, 1925, in Monterey, to the late John Richard and Ruth L. Reinhold Overmyer. He married Eleanor C. Rinehart on June 5, 1965 Logansport. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Jayme Cassell, Logansport, Daughter
Mark (Lori) Overmyer, Wabash, Son
Heather Cassell, Grandchild
Jessica (Al) Wagner, Grandchild :
Brittany(Brian) Soderquist, Grandchild
Gavin Great Grandchild
Maddox Great Grandchild
Cooper Great Grandchild
Mackenzie Great Grandchild
Kyllian Great Grandchild

He was preceded in death by 
Lillian Brucker, Sister
Lenore Kline, Sister

Mr. Overmyer was a 1943 graduate of Monterey High School. He was a retired farmer. He had also worked at Rockwell International in Logansport. He attended Bethel Bible Church. He was a ood Samaritan who was always willing to pull people from snow banks. He enjoyed camping, traveling and taking bus trips. He made lighthouses and bird houses. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Friends may cal lfrom 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., (Thursday, Dec. 29), at Bethel Bible Church, Winamac, with Rev. Thomas Hopewell officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Memorial Cemetery, Monterey.

Memorial donations may be given to the Bethel Bible Church.