Obituaries

Paul Altman

Walter J. Buczek

February 21, 1920 to October 4, 2011

MEDARYVILLE - Walter John Buczek, 91, Medaryville, died Tuesday, Oct. 4, at 5:45 p.m., at Jasper County Hospital, Rensselaer.

He was born Feb. 21, 1920, in Calumet City, IL, to the late John and Tillie Pierszala Buczek.

Survivors include:
Wanda J. Jeleniewski Buczek, Medaryville, Wife
Patricia J. Osbourn, New Hope, PA, Daughter
David W. (Jean) Buczek, Rensselaer, Son
Nancy D. (Wesley) Jones, Kokomo, Daughter
James A. (Sheila) Buczek, Medaryville, Son
John R. Buczek, Medaryville, Son
Amy Osbourn Perniciaro, Granddaughter
Nicole Jones Babey, Granddaughter
Regina Buczek Hoeferlin, Granddaughter
Jobina Buczek (Brandon) Roberts, Granddaughter
Marc (Angela) Jones, Grandson
Adam Buczek, Grandson
Erica Buczek (Jeff) Mandsager, Granddaughter
Derek Buczek, Grandson
14 Great-Grandchildren
Joan Nalepa, Arlington, VA  Sister
Harriet Dokulil, Lowell, Sister
Marion Ogrodowski, Munster, Sister

He was preceded in death by
John Buczek, Jr., Brother

Mr. Buczek grew up in Hammond. As a teen, he bicycled with a friend to Medaryville, where he met his friend's uncle, Henry Bush. During high school, he worked nights in a book binding factory. He worked at Pullman Standard Company at the time of his entry into the military. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1943 and was stationed at Ft. Lewis, WA. He was a staff sargeant as a mechanical instructor and was later deployed to Okinawa. While stationed at Ft. Lewis, he met Wanda Jeleniewski. He was the best man and Wanda was the maid of honor in her brother's wedding. They first met on the steps of the cathedral as they entered the church. They were married six weeks later on Nov. 25, 1944 in Portland, OR just before he was deployed to Okinawa.

Following his discharge from the Army, Mr. Buczek, the city boy, expressed his passion for farming. The couple moved to Lowell in 1946 to begin his career in farming and animal husbandry. In 1953, Henry Bush informed him of land available in Medaryville. In Decemeber 1953, Walter and Wanda bought "The Old Horse Ranch". It had 360 acres of which only 60 acres were cleared. They cleared an additional 140 acres to build their farm and raise their family.

Mr. Buczek was a lifetime member of St. Henry's Catholic Church in Medaryville. He was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He worked behind the scenes many decades at the Winamac Knights of Columbus Sunday BINGO. He was a member of the Polish National Alliance, the National Farmers Organization, and was a former Eagle. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 98 & Lion's Club in Medaryville. He achieved his dream of having his own farm. He loved sharing the outdoors with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel Medaryville. A rosary service will be at 6;45 p.m., and a a scriptural wake service will folow at 7 p.m. A funeral mass will be at 11 a.m.,Saturday (Oct. 8), at St. Henry's Catholic Church, Medaryville, with Rev. Paul White officiating. Burial will be in the White Post Cemetery, Medaryville. Military graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion.

Memorial donations may be given to the West Central Scholarship Fund, Catholic Charities or the Charity of the donor's choice.

Sylvia H. Raderstorf

September 24, 1920 to October 3, 2011

WINAMAC - Sylvia H. Raderstorf, 91, Winamac, passed away at 8:55 a.m., Monday, Oct. 3, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

She was born Sept. 24, 1920, in Pulaski, to the late Grover and Rose Brucker Hedges. She married Robert S. Raderstorf on Feb. 6, 1941 in Pulaski. He passed away Aug. 7, 1987

Survivors include several nieces and nephews.

Larry Fritz, nephew

Mrs. Raderstorf was a lifelong resident of Pulaski County. She was employed as a bookkeeper at First Union Bank and Trust for 29 years, retiring in 1985. She was a member of the VFW Post. No. 1728 Auxiliary. She loved to travel, crochet, knit and fish. She was a member of the Red Hat Society.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday (Oct. 7), at the funeral home, Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

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

Catherine S. Hubeny

December 17, 1912 to September 22, 2011

KEWANNA - Catherine S. Hubeny, 98 of Culver, formerly of Kewanna, passed away at 7:15 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 22, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver.

Born Dec. 17, 1912 in Kewanna, she was the daughter of the late William and Pearl (Cook) Starr. On April 14, 1936 she married James Hubeny, Jr. and he preceded her in death on March 2, 1988.

Survivors include her daughters, Dorothy Miller and her husband Tom of Plymouth and Martha Kurz and her husband Richard of Kewanna, brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Alma Hubeny of Kewanna, 7 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

She was also preceded in death by brothers, George, Wallace, Kenneth and Lewis Starr, sisters, Lorena Johnson, Mildred Mason and Alta Miller and great grandson, Brent Kurz.

Mrs. Hubeny was a 1932 Kewanna High School graduate. She was a retired cook at Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester. She was also a homemaker and a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Kewanna.

A graveside service will be at 10 a.m., Monday (Sept. 26), at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Winamac, with Father Bert Woolson officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Ann’s Catholic Church.

Virginia C. Eide

March 16, 1947 to September 21, 2011

WINAMAC - Virginia Carol "Babe" Eide, 64, of Park Forest, IL, passed away at 9:37 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 21, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis.

She was born March 16, 1947, in Logansport, to the late Charles and Virginia DeHority Eide Sr.

Survivors include:
Barbara Bonnell, Francesville, Sister
Janet (Ron) Wenrick, Monon, Sister
Sara (Randy) Wenrick, Monon, Sister
Sherrill Eide, Fort Worth, TX, Brother
Charles J. Eide Jr, Monon, Brother
Several Nieces & nephews 

Ms. Eide recently maintained a residence in Monticello. She was the former manager of Party Liquors in Steger, IL. She enjoyed cooking and playing with her cat. She enjoyed playing with her great niece and nephews.

No services will be scheduled.

Memorial donations may be given to the Riley Children's Hospital.

Jane Hartle

February 1, 1951 to September 17, 2011

WINAMAC - Jane E. Hartle, 60, of Monterey, passed away at 1:31 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 17, at St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Indianapolis.

She was born Feb. 1, 1951, in Winamac, to the late Amos J. and Sarah Kathryn Reinholt Peterson. She married Jarrel A. Hartle on July 30, 1971, in the First Christian Church, Winamac. He survives.

Also surviving are: 
Steven J. Hartle, San Pierre, Son
Michael A. Hartle, Monterey, Son
Janell D. (Keith Sorg) Hartle, Fort Wayne, Daughter
Jacob W. (Alejandra) Hartle, Chicago, IL, Son
Katalina White, Bedford, Granddaughter
Noah Boggs, Fort Wayne, Grandson
Ayddan Hartle, Bedford, Grandson
Shadow Watson, Bedford, Great Granddaughter
Judy (Doug) Hartz, Plymouth, Sister
Jenny (Michael) McGraw, Zionsville, Sister
Mark Peterson, Logansport, Brother
Ginger (James) Boys, Valparaiso, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews

She was preceded in death by:
George Peterson, Nephew
Alfred Hartle, Father-in-law
Genevieve Hartle, Mother-in-law

Mrs. Hartle  was a member of the Lawton Christian Church, Red Hat Society, and was a 10-year member of 4-H. She was formerly employed as an aide for Pulaski County Head Start, Winamac, for many years. She was a longtime caretaker for her parents. Jane enjoyed gardening, growing flowers, painting, and baking.
She looked forward to spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchild.

Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday (Sept.  21), at the funeral home with Rev. Jarrel Hartle officiating. Burial will be in San Pierre Cemetery, San Pierre.

Memorial donations may be given to: Lawton Christian Church, or St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.