Obituaries

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. 

Dolores O'Connor Haselby

May 15, 1930 to January 18, 2012

WINAMAC - Dolores C. O'Connor Haselby, 81, of Winamac, died at 11:15 a.m., Wednesday, Jan.18, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born May 15, 1930, in Chicago Heights, IL, to the late Mathias A. and Rose M. Schutz Loehmer. She married Richard G. O'Connor on Aug. 19, 1950 in Winamac. He died Jan. 28, 1960. She married Ivan D. "Ike" Haselby on Dec. 26, 1992 in Winamac. He survives.

Also surviving are:
Regina (Bill) Biros, Chicago, Daughter & son-in-law
Monica (Kevin) Whiteman, Pulaski, Daughter & son-in-law
Bernadette (Jim) Stevenson, Belfast, ME,  Daughter & son-in-law
Michael D. (Sherry) O'Connor, Winamac,  Son & daughter-in-law
Martha Hayes (Greg Henneke) O'Connor, Indianapolis, Daughter-in-law
Sherry (Bob) Haselby Simpson, Star City, Step daughter
Jeneen (John) Wynalda,  Grandchild
Juliet (Darryl) Jarmosco,  Grandchild
Amie (Mike) Wharff,  Grandchild
William (Tammy) Biros, Grandchild
Brian Biros, Grandchild
Karen Biros,  Grandchild
Sean O'Connor,  Grandchild
Ryan O'Connor,  Grandchild
Cara (Kevin) Dulin,  Grandchild
Christen (Jeremy) Shell,  Grandchild
Scott (Jenny) Simpson,  Step Grandchild
Tiffany (Scott) Brown, Step Grandchild
Emily Simpson,  Step Granchild
15 Great grandchildren
Laverne M. Reutebuch, Indianapolis, Sister
Howard J. Loehmer, Hebron,  Brother
Edward Loehmer, Winamac,  Brother
Matthew J. Loehmer, Virginia Beach, VA,  Brother
Ronald Loehmer, Winamac,   Brother

Preceded in death by:
Thomas K. O'Connor,   Son
Lawrence Loehmer,  Brother

Mrs. O'Connor Haselby was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac. She was also a member of the Christian Mothers, Ladies of Charity, and the Daughters of Isabella. She served as Monroe Township Trustee, Pulaski County Treasurer 1985-1992 and Pulaski County Auditor 1993-1996. She was active in the Democrat Party. She was the former president of the Pulaski County Heart Association.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, gardening and quilting. She enjoyed politics. She enjoyed refinishing and reupholstering furniture. She enjoyed music, dancing and playing cards.

Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac.The rosary, Christian Mothers Service, and Ladies of Charity Prayer will begin at 7:30 p.m., immediately followed by a scriptural wake service. The funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Saturday (Jan. 21) at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Martin Sandhage officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial Contributions may be given to St. Peter's Catholic Church or the local charity of the donor's choice.