Obituaries

Linda E. Davis

January 2, 1945 to January 12, 2012

MEDARYVILLE - Linda E. Davis, 67, of Medaryville, passed away at 11:20 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 12, at her residence.

She was born Jan. 2, 1945, in Rensselaer, to the late Adam and Esther Hockleberg Smith. She married Kenneth E. Davis on Dec. 16, 1962, in the Medaryville Christian Church. He survives.

Also surviving are:
Carrie S. (Doug) Hoffman, Star City, Daughter
Gary L. (Bobbi) Davis, Wheatfield, Son
Terry W. (Christina) Davis, Medaryville, Son
Kenneth A. (Heather) Davis, Medaryville, Son
Dillon S. Hoffman, Star City, Grandson
Tyler W. Hoffman, Star City, Grandson
Seth "Charlie" Hoffman, Star City, Grandson
Elizabeth C. Garlach, North Judson, Granddaughter
Benjamin L. Davis, Wheatfield, Grandson
Zachary W. Davis, Medaryville, Grandson
Abigail J. Davis, Medaryville, Granddaughter
Evelyn A. Davis, Medaryville, Granddaughter
Morgan A. Davis, Lafayette, Granddaughter
Konlan M. Davis, Lafayette, Grandson
Serenity N. Davis, Medaryville, Granddaughter
Ashlin L. Garlach, North Judson, Great Grandson
Joann (Tom) Blaszczyk, Country Club Hills, IL, Sister
Karen Schultz, Lafayette, Sister
Edna (Richard) Whited, Monticello, Sister
Bonnie Clevenger, Delphi, Sister

Mrs. Davis enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday (Jan. 17), at the funeral home with Rev. Tom Dewlen officiating. Burial will be in Goodway Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be given to the American Cancer Society.  

David C. Reutebuch

November 4, 1937 to January 11, 2012

WINAMAC -David Clarence Reutebuch, 74, of Star City, passed away at 3:20 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 11, at his residence.

He was born Nov. 4, 1937, in Logansport, to the late Clarence B. "Skeet" and Rubye F. Allen Reutebuch.

Survivors include:
Susan J. (John F.) Downing, Winamac, Sister & brother-in-law
Gina Marie(Steve) Baker, Star City, Niece
Mitch J. (Robin) Downing, Winamac, Nephew
Barbara J. (Dave) Thompson, Winamac, Niece
John J. (Denise) Downing, Winamac, Nephew
Several Great nieces & nephews
Several Great-Great nieces & nephews

Mr. Reutebuch was a machinist for Galbreath Inc. and Whalon Machines. He retired in 2001. He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. He served in the U.S. Navy on aircraft carriers. He was a member of the VFW 1728 in Winamac, AMVETS in Monticello and the American Legion. He enjoyed collecting all types of machinary and hunting and fishing equipment. He liked to invent new things. He also enjoyed fishing.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A rosary service will begin at 7:30 p.m., at the funeral home. The funeral mass will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday (Jan. 16), at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski, with Rev. Ronald Schiml officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery West, Pulaski. The VFW and American Lgion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to American Heart Association or the charity of the donor's choice.

Anna Durkee

December 31, 1913 to January 7, 2012

WINAMAC - Anna Elizabeth Durkee, 98, Medaryville (formerly of Francesville), passed away at 8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 7, at Kindred Hosital, Mishawaka.

She was born Dec. 31, 1913, in Pierce, TX, to the late Arthur C. and Rhoda A. Shoptaugh Armstrong. She was married in March 28, 1937, in Hammond, to Russell Durkee. He passed away in 1991.

Survivors include:
Alice LaBuda, Medaryville, Daughter
David Durkee, Rochester, Son
14 Grandchldren
Several Great Grandchildren
Several Great Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Rhoda Hofferth, Daughter
Lois Fitch, Daughter
3 Grandchildren
George Armstrong, Brother
Willis Armstrong, Brother
Howard Armstrong, Brother

Mrs. Durkee was a graduate of Hammond High School, where she participated in the school's orchestra. She was a former resident of Hebron and Francesville. She resided in Medaryville the past 12 years. She was a member of the Francesville Christian Church. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, reading books, and gardening.

Friends may call after 12 noon Friday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral wervice will follow at 1 p.m., (Friday, Jan. 13), at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to the family.

Martin Master

January 13, 1930 to January 8, 2012

WINAMAC - Martin Gerald "Jack" Master, 81, Monterey, passed away at 5:50 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 8, at his residence.

He was born Jan. 13, 1930, in Monterey, to the late Edward C. and Ida A. Appler Master. He married Carol D. Wolfram on Oct. 28, 1950, in Monterey. She survives.

Survivors include:
W. John ( Sandy) Master, Monterey, Son
Martin G. Master Jr., Monterey, Son
Brett A. (Theresa) Master, Fountain, FL, Son
Matthew G. (Cindy) Master, Culver, Son
Shawn E. (Ellen) Master, Plymouth, Son
19 Grandchildren
10 Great Grandchildren
Alberta Wilcockson, Plymouth, Sister
Jean Rensberger, Argos, Sister
Karl E. Master Sr., Monterey, Brother

He was preceded in death by:
Dorothy Langenbahn, Sister
Wilma Kelsey, Sister
Martha Master, Sister
Pauline Good, Sister
Phil Master, Brother
Rudy Master, Brother
John Master, Brother

Soon after graduation from Monterey High School, Mr. Master was employed by Studebaker Automotive for several years and later was a mechanic at Superior Freight Lines, South Bend. He was the former owner of Jack's Sinclair Station and Master Hardware in Monterey. He served his community as a plumber and electrician following his retirement. He considered himself a "Jack" of all trades and a master of none. 

He was a formerly active member of the Monterey Lion's Club. He was a life-long member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, Monterey. He attended all eight grades at St. Anne's School. He enjoyed building model airplanes. His hobbies included shooting guns, bowling, ice skating and hunting.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will be at 7:30 p.m. The funeral mass will be at 11 a.m., Thursday (Jan. 12), at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Monterey, with Rev. Bert Woolson officiating. Burial will be in St. Anne's Cemetery, Monterey.

Annamae T. Carnett

December 30, 2011

CULVER - Annamae T. Carnett, 90, Winamac, died at 9:42 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born Oct. 12, 1921 in Whiting. She married Clyde L. Carnett on Nov. 20, 1954. He preceded her in death.

Survivors include four sons, Clyde Carnett, of Highland, Donald Dooley, San Angelo, Texas, Dick Carnett, of Hammond, and Joe Carnett, of Hiram, Ga.; and three daughters, Carla Clark, of Pasedena, Fla., Linda Hotuyec, of Joliet, Ill., and Marty Acosta, of Joliet, Ill.M

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, two sisters and one daughter.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, at the Odom Funeral Home, Culver. The funeral service will follow at 2:30 p.m., (Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012), at the funeral home with Rev. Mike Boyd officiating. Interment will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Equality, Ill.

Memorial donations may be made to the Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled.

Lewis C. Tieman

March 4,1947 to January 3, 2012

WINAMAC - Lewis Charles Tieman, 64, of Orange Park, FL, passed away at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 3, at his residence.

He was born March 4, 1947, in Pulaski, to the late Preston and Florentine Perwitz Tieman.

Survivors include:
Norma L. Blankenberg, Orange Park, FL, Companion
Gene (Laura) Tieman, Wisconsin,  Brother & Sister-in-law
Several Cousins

Preceded in death by:
2 Sisters

Mr. Tieman was retired from the U.S. Navy after 23 years of service. He was a life member of the VFW in Middleberg, FL and a member of the American Legion. He was a member of the FOE, where he served as Chaplain. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge, Masonic Lodge, and Shriners. He and his companion, Norma, attended Russell Baptist Church in Green Cove Springs, FL.They enjoyed traveling in their motorhome. He enjoyed boating and fishing.

Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m., Friday, at Jacksonville Memory Gardens, Orange Park, Fla. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., (Friday, Jan. 6), at the funeral home. A private burial will take place at a later date in the Pulaski Presbyterian Cemetery, Pulaski, IN.