Obituaries

Leamon E. Allen

March 17, 1919 to September 17, 2011

WINAMAC - Leamon E. Allen, 92, Winamac, passed away at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 17, at Life Care Center, Rochester.

He was born March 17, 1919, in Bradford, TN, to the late John Hall and Pearlie Billips Allen. He married Gladys Bellah on Feb. 16, 1955, in Gary. She survives.

Also surviving are: 
Norman Allen, Winamac, Son
Kevin Allen, Rochester, Son
Nicholas Allen, Indianapolis, Grandson
Lindsey Allen, Brownsburg, Granddaughter

Preceded in death by:
Marvin Allen, Brother
Coy Allen, Brother
Roy Allen, Brother

Mr. Allen was a steel worker for 25 years for US Steel, Gary. He had been a resident of Winamac since 1984, coming from Merrillville. He was a member of the Winamac Assembly of God Church in Winamac. 
He was a member of the Winamac VFW #1728 & Winamac American Legion #71. He was also a member of the National Rifle Association and the Steelworkers Union. Leamon enjoyed fishing, hunting, wood working, and was a member of the ISAAK Walton League.

Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour before the service Tuesday at the church. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday (Sept. 20) at Church of the Heartland, Winamac, with Pastor Jim Howard officiating. Burial will be in Citizens Cemetery, Rochester. Military graveside services will be conducted.

Memorial donations may be given to the Winamac Assembly of God Church.

Lloyd H. Overmyer

March 5, 1925 to September 17, 2011

WINAMAC - Lloyd H. Overmyer, 86, Monterey, passed away at 6:06 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 17, at his son Tim's residence in Monterey.

He was born March 5, 1925, in Monterey, the son of the late Frank and Grace Warmbrod Overmyer. He married Jean Griffin on Sept. 29, 1957, in Young America, IN. She passed away on Aug. 7, 1998.

Survivors include:
Linda (Bob) Wiggs, Phoenix, AZ, Daughter
Tim (Vicki) Overmyer, Monterey, Son
Krystin Wiggs, Indianapolis, Granddaughter
Lee Overmyer, Monterey, Grandson
Leanna (Wyatt Nielsen) Overmyer, Monterey,  Granddaughter & Fiance
Brad Overmyer, Monterey, Grandson
Paul Overmyer, Kenna, WA, Brother

Preceded in death by:
9 Brothers and Sisters

Mr. Overmyer was a farmer. He was a lifetime resident of Monterey and was a graduate of Monterey High School in 1943. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany during World War II. He was Indiana State Rural Youth President in 1955. He was a 4-H leader for over 40 years.

He was also a member of the board of director's of Fulton County REMC for 15 years. He served as a member of the board of director's of the Pulaski County Farm Bureau Co-op for 25 years, and served on the Farm Bureau Inc. board. He was a former Tippecanoe Twp. Precinct Committeeman for the Pulaski County Republican Party for many years.

He spent most of his life as a farmer and retired from the Pulaski County Highway Department after 20
years. He was a member of the Ora Gospel Chapel where he taught Sunday School for many years and was a member of the Pulaski County Gideon Camp.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m.,  Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday (Sept. 22), at the funeral home with Bill Huffman officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Memorial Cemetery, Monterey. Military graveside services will be conducted.

Memorial donations may be given to Gideon's.

Helen M. Whiteman

April 22, 1914 to September 16, 2011

KEWANNA - Helen Meredith (Budd) Whiteman, 97, of Kewanna passed away at 5:50 a.m., Friday, Sept. 16,  at her residence.

Born on April 22, 1914 in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late Merrill and Jane (Thomas) Budd. On Aug. 10, 1939 she married Herbert B. Whiteman, and he preceded her in death on April 10, 1988.

Survivors include her children, Kenton L. Whiteman (Bev) of Kewanna, Karen Sue Whiteman Rice (Barry Worl), of Indianapolis, Sherri J. Lett of Kewanna, Dr. Cindy J. Parker (Dr. David) of Marion, Virginia, and Kevin H. Whiteman (Monica) of Pulaski; 12 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and 5 great- great grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by grandsons, Duane Whiteman, Dale Whiteman, Christopher Parker, Benjamin Parker and Nathanial Parker and sister, Delta Carroll.

Mrs. Whiteman was a 1931 graduate of Winamac High School and a 1932 graduate of South Bend College of Commerce. She had worked for the Pulaski County Soil Conservation office, Pulaski County Recorder’s office and the NFO office in Rochester. She retired from Dave Sirken Distributors in Rochester. She was also a homemaker.

She was a member of Kewanna United Methodist Church. She was also a former member of several Winamac and Kewanna Home-Ec and Bunco Clubs. She enjoyed gardening and crocheting.

Visitation will be from 1 to 6 p.m., Sunday, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes, Kewanna Chapel. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday (Sept. 19), at the funeral home with Pastor Todd Wilson officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Kewanna United Methodist Church.

James W. Needham

December 16, 1960 to September 14, 2011

WINAMAC - James William Needham, 50, of Springfield, MO, formerly of Winamac, passed away at 7:28 p.m.,  Wednesday, Sept. 14, at his residence.

He was born December 16, 1960, in Shaker Heights, OH. His parents are Charles L. and Joyce V. Widup McKinley. He married Cathy Rife on May 28, 1983. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Joyce V. (Charles L.) McKinley, Winamac, Parents
Lisa (Sean) Allen, Webb City, MO, Daughter & son-in-law
Melissa (Brandon) Shatto , Springfield, MO, Daughter & son-in-law
Amber (Trevor) Pool, Scott Township, PA, Daughter & son-in-law
Matthew Needham, Springfield, MO, Son
Kathleen (Roy) Crist, Star City, Sister
Charles Michael(Debra) Needham, Winamac, Brother
Cathy McKinley, Naples, FL. Sister
Susanna McKinley, South Bend, Sister
Dan (Anna) McKinley, Winamac, Brother

He was preceded in death by:
Charles R. Needham, Father

Mr. Needham was a retired Millwork Specialist. He was a 1979 graduate of Winamac Community High School. He enjoyed woodworking. He loved his family, especialy his grandchildren.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday,  at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday (Sept. 20), at the funeral home with Pastor Mark Pilger and Pastor Rick Abbott officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac/

Memorial donations may be given to the family.

Erron M. Stoddard

November 28, 1991 to September 10, 2011

WINAMAC - Erron Michael Stoddard, 19, of Winamac, died in an automobile accident at 433 N. Chicago St. in Royal Center, on Saturday, Sept. 10, at 4:09 a.m

He was born Nov. 28, 1991, in Pasadena, TX, to Jack Phillip Stoddard and Laura Johnson.

Survivors include:
Laura Johnson & Jack Phillip Stoddard, Winamac, Parents
Jack Phillip (Wendy Miller) Stoddard, Jr., Winamac, Brother
Danielle Marie (Chris) Craddock, Elizabeth City, NC, Sister
Nicholaus Henry (Crystal McCarty) Stoddard, Winamac, Brother
Wyatt Lee Bain, Nephew
Jaelyn Marie Craddock, Niece
Several Aunts, Uncles, & Cousins

Preceded in death by:
John Henry Stoddard, Paternal Grandfather
Marylou Hammock Stoddard, Paternal Grandmother
Nancy Lee Startup, Maternal Grandmother

Mr. Stoddard had attended Winamac Community High School. He was previously employed at the Tippecanoe River State Park. He loved playing basketball. He was a avid Philadelphia Eagles fan. Erron had a long time girlfriend, Brittany Green. 

Arrangements were under the care of Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the family.

Debra E. Kasten

April 7, 1954 to September 9, 2011

WINAMAC - Debra E. Kasten, 57, of Winamac, passed away at 10:15 p.m., Friday, Sept. 9,  at her residence in Winamac.

She was born April 7, 1954, in Chicago, to the Kenneth and Betty Schield. She married Bill Kasten on May 13, 1972 in Itasca, IL. He survives.

Also surviving:
Maurice (Jennifer) Kasten, Winamac, Son & daughter-in-law
Chad (Christina) Kasten, Winamac, Son & daughter-in-law
Jason (Tricia) Kasten, Winamac, Son & daughter-in-law
Amanda (Calvin) Sutton, Francesville, Daughter & son-n-law
Connor Kasten, Grandchild
Christian Kasten Grandchild
Keegan Kasten, Grandchild
Kiely Kasten, Grandchild
Kamron Kasten, Grandchild
Karson Kasten, Grandchild
William Sutton, Grandchild
Calista Sutton, Grandchild
Kent (Marzy) Laubhan, Winamac, Brother
Jeanette Muzzuca, Hodgkins, IL, Cousin
Numerous nieces & nephews 

Mrs. Kasten was a homemaker and the former manager of the hardware store at the Francesville Elevator. She enjoyed shopping, and spending time with her kids and grandkids. She enjoyed going out to breakfast on Saturday mornings and visiting with her friends.

No services are scheduled.

Memorial donations may be given to the family.