Obituaries

Ellsworth J. Pelsy

June 28, 1935 to May 9, 2012

FRANCESVILLE - Ellsworth J. Pelsy, 76, of Francesville, passed away at 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 9, at Jasper County Hospital, Rensselaer.

He was born June 28, 1935, in Lafayette, to the late Emil and Elizabeth Bradle Pelsy. He married Luella Luginbuhl Nov. 9, 1958 in Roanoke, IL. She survives. 

Also surviving are: 
Dale (Terri) Pelsy, Francesville, Son 
Roger (Lily) Pelsy, Francesville, Son 
Doug (Katrina) Pelsy, Francesville, Son 
Amy Pelsy Granddaughter 
Erin Pelsy Granddaughter 
Jonathan Pelsy Grandson 
Sean Pelsy Grandson 
Rodney Pelsy Grandson 
Clayton Pelsy Grandson 
Amber (Jamie) Dulin, Step Granddaughter 
Joshua (Tiffany) Knebel, Step Grandson 
Chelsea (Michael) Sharpe, Step Granddaughter 
5 Step Great-Grandchildren 
Several Nieces & Nephews

He was preceded in death by: 
Margaret Albrecht Pelsy, Step-Mother 
Dorothy Martin, Sister 
5 Infant Siblings 

Mr. Pelsy served in the U.S. Army. He opened an auto parts store in 1980 in Francesville. Prior to operating the store, he was engaged in farming and raising livestock.  He was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville.  He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Visitaiton will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home; and one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday (May 12),at the Apostolic Christian Church, Francesville, with the ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to the Humanitarian Distribution Center. 

Milton J. Poston

August 21, 1935 to February 11, 2012

WINAMAC - A memorial service has been set for Milton J. Poston, 76, of Kewanna, who 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 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 lived 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.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., (Saturday, May 12), at the funeral home with Rev. Ray Squibb officiating.

Memorial donations may be given to the family.

Howard M. Bonnell

August 1, 1925 to May 1,  2012

WINAMAC - Howard M. "Buck" Bonnell, 86, of Star City, passed away at 1:44 p.m., Tuesday, May 1, at IU Health White Memorial Hospital in Monticello.

He was born Aug. 1, 1925, in Star City to the late Milo and Muriel Grace Penny Bonnell. He married Bettye L. Mackey on Aug. 29, 1945, at the Ninth Street Christian Church in Logansport. She died Feb. 22, 2010.

Survivors include:
Milo H. (Judy) Bonnell, Star City,  Son & daughter-in-law
Renelle Diane (Tom) McQuiston, San Clemente, CA, Daughter & son-in-law
Mark O. (Michelle) Bonnell, Royal Center, Son & daughter-in-law
Denise L. Marmolijo, Monticello, Daughter
Derek H.(Shanna) Bonnell, Grandson
Lisa N. (Doug) Malchow, Granddaughter
Kallie Bonnell, Granddaughter
Brandon Marmolijo, Grandson
Matthew Marmolijo, Grandson
Jared Marmolijo, Grandson
Natalie Marmolijo, Granddaughter
Alyssa Marmolijo, Granddaughter
7 great grandchildren
Alice Montgomery, Logansport, Sister
Argel "Spud" Bonnell, Chandler, AZ, Brother
Wayne Bonnell, Star City, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Cris Marmolijo, Son-in-law
Bonnie G. Hiatt, Sister
Dorothy Bonnell, Sister
Margaret Bechdol, Sister
Mildred B. Roth, Sister
Owen Bonnell, Brother

Mr. Bonnell was a retired farmer. He had also worked at the Pond View Golf Course. He loved to play golf, and took his family on many gatherings, vacations and camping trips. He was an avid sports fan. He especially enjoyed the Boilermakers and the Chicago Cubs. He was a competetive Euchre player.

Mr. Bonnell served in the U.S. Navy Air Corp during World War II. Throughout his life he was active in his community. He was a member of the Star City Lions Club and Star City United Methodist Church. He served as Van Buren Township Trustee and was a former school bus driver.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday (May 7), at the funeral home with Pastor Jan Moyer officiating. Burial will be in Buck Cemetery, Thornhope. The American Legion and the VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to Buck Cemetery or the Pulaski County Community Foundation.

Adrienne S. Shidler

September 29, 1938 to April 23, 2012

MONTICELLO - Adrienne Sue Shidler, 73, of Reynolds, formerly of Winamac, passed away at 6:15 p.m., Monday, April 23, at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born Sept. 29, 1938 in Indianapolis, the daughter of the late Fred D. and Gayle ( Render ) Gillmer. She married Wayman "Bug" Shidler on March 1, 1958, in Francesville. He died May 1, 2005.

Survivors include: son John F. (wife Susan) Shidler of Reynolds, Indiana; grandchildren, Jenny Shidler, Brad (wife Ashley) Shidler, Shane (wife Melissa) Shidler, and Scotty Hughes; great grandchildren, Jordyn, Nolan, Naylee, Tatum, and one due in June; brother, Fred (wife Ann) Gillmer of Muskegon, Michigan; exchange student, Vio of Indonesia; her dog and special friend/companion, Toby.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Marlene Tiede.

Mrs. Shidler had lived in several local communities, including Winamac, Reynolds, Chalmers, Monon, and Francesville. While living in Chalmers, she enjoyed going to the Chalmers American Legion Post #268 to play euchre with her friend, Carol Flynn. She and her late husband, "Bug", had a trailer at Webb Lake in Wisconsin for over 20 years. She was a member of the Reynolds United Methodist Church and was baptized last August. She enjoyed camping with her son, John, and the grandchlidren. She loved camp fires, traveling to Michigan to spend time and visiting with her brother, and family reunions. Adrienne was an avid NASCAR fan, Jeff Gordon being her favorite driver. She was a humble and simple person. She lived her life for her son, John, and while she was living in Chalmers, they would drink coffee together every morning. She loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. After her retirement and while living in Winamac, she had worked at the former Brown Bag Liquor Store.

Visitation will be after 12 noon, Friday, at the Miller-Roscka Funeral Home in Monticello. A celebration-of-life service will follow at 2 p.m., (Friday April 27), at the funeral home, with Pastor Glenn Knepp of the Reynolds United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Buck Cemetery, Star City (Thornhope).

Memorials may be made to the Reynolds United Methodist Church or to the St. Elizabeth Hospice of Lafayette.

Donna L. Gutwein

October 15, 1924 to April 23, 2012

FRANCESVILLE - Donna Lou Gutwein, 87, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 6:50 a.m., Monday, April 23, at  Peoria, Il. She was a former resident of Francesville and Monticello.

She was born Oct. 15, 1924, in Francesville, to the late Octavius and Ethel Manning Getz. She married Raymond Gutwein on Aug. 26, 1945 in Francesville. He survives.

Survivors include:
Raymond Gutwein, Peoria, IL  Husband
Geri Ringelspaugh, Peoria, IL  Daughter
Rex (Linda) Gutwein, Jackson, MI Son & daughter-in-law
Doris Getz, Francesville, IN  Sister-in-law
6 grandchildren
3 great grandchildren

She was preceded in death by
Octavius Getz  Father
Ethel Manning Getz  Mother
Tom Ringelspaugh  Son-in-law

Donna Lou Gutwein, 87, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 6:50 AM Monday, April 23, 2012 at  Peoria, Il. She was a former resident of Francesville and Monticello, IN.

She was born October 15, 1924, in Francesville, IN, to Octavius and Ethel Manning Getz. Donna married Raymond Gutwein on August 26, 1945 in Francesville, IN. Raymond survives.

She worked as a secretary for Gutwein Seeds for many years.

Donna and Raymond enjoyed spending winters in Leesburg, Fl.

Also surviving are:
Geri Ringelspaugh, Peoria, IL,  Daughter
Rex (Linda) Gutwein, Jackson, MI, Son & daughter-in-law
Doris Getz, Francesville, Sister-in-law
6 grandchildren
3 great grandchildren

She was preceded in death by:
Tom Ringelspaugh,  Son-in-law

Mrs. Gutwein worked as a secretary for Gutwein Seeds for many years. She and her husband enjoyed spending winters in Leesburg, Fl.

Friends may call after 10 a.m., Tuesday (May 8), at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel-Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., (May 8), at the funeral home with Pastor Rex Gutwein officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Elsie Felker

February 23, 1918 to April 25, 2012

WINAMAC - Elsie Felker, 94, of Winamac, passed away at 11:32 p.m.,  Wednesday, April 25, at Hickory Creek, Winamac.

She was born Feb. 23, 1918, in Huntington, to the late William and Elizabeth Drabenstot Bowers. She married Joseph Adam Felker on July 20, 1935 in Huntington. He passed away Oct. 24, 1986. 

Survivors include: 
Joseph W. (Henrietta) Felker, LaPorte, Son 
Carl E. (Paula) Felker, Columbiaville, MI, Grandson 
Curt E. (Brenda) Felker, LaPorte, Grandson 
Courtney L. Felker, LaPorte, Great Granddaughter 
Carl E. Felker Jr., Columbiaville, MI, Great Grandson 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Burl Bowers, Brother 
Dorman (John) Bowers, Brother 
Fred Bowers, Brother 
Rex Bowers, Brother 
Ruth Baker, Sister 
Edith Burnsworth, Sister 
Ida Crawford Dillon, Twin Sister 
Andrea Felker, Great Granddaughter 
Nicholas Felker, Great Grandson 

Mrs. Felker was a longtime volunteer at Pulaski County Human Services Von Tobel Senior Center, Winamac. 
She enjoyed embroidering, crocheting, singing, and making pancakes. She lived all of her adult life in Winamac. She was a very religous person. She also loved her family dearly. 

Friends may call after 12 noon, Monday at Frain Mortuary, Winamac.The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., (Monday, April 30), at the funeral home with Harold Smith officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.