Obituaries

Mary M. Powers

June 18, 1919 to August 18, 2011

WINAMAC - Mary M. Powers, 92, Winamac, died at 5 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born June 18, 1919, in Thornhope, to the late Adam and Vivian Phillips Thompson. She married James W. Powers on Sept. 25, 1948 in Winamac. He died May 30, 2002.

Survivors include:
29 Nieces & Nephews
Many Great and Great-Great Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Richard W. Thompson, Brother
William K. Thompson, Brother
Carol Werneke, Sister
Barbara Velligan, Sister

Mrs. Powers was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. She was raised in the Star City United Methodist Church. She was a former school teacher in Lake County. She worked as a Pulaski County County Extension agent for 30 years. She was the first women in the state of Indiana to be named a county director. In her various roles she helped hundreds of children through their 4-H years and worked with many women who were members of the home economics clubs in Pulaski County.

She was a volunteer for several organizations including the Retired teachers Association, Ladies of Charity, Pulaski County Human Services and the Old Star City Cemetery Association. She established the Mary T. Powers Cooperativee Extension Endowment Fund through the Pulaski County Community Foundation.

Mrs. Powers and her husband enjoyed traveling throughout the U.S. and Mexico. She also enjoyed gardening.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. The funeral service will be at 3 p.m., Sunday (Aug. 21), at the funeral home with Rev. Martin Sandhage officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac.

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

Edward Milo Sr.

May 23, 1931 to August 11, 2011

WINAMAC - Edward George Milo Sr., 80, of Winamac, passed away at 10:28 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 11, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital, LaPorte.

He was born May 23, 1931, in Winamac, to the late Michael and Pauline Gergely Milo Sr. He married Roxanna Lou Clements on Jan. 22, 1955, in Metea. She passed away on March 20, 1982.

Survivors include:
Edward G. (Mary Ann) Milo Jr., North Judson, Son
Joseph Victor Milo , Lafayette, Son
Brenda S. (Craig) Gilman, Star City, Daughter
Joshua R. Gilman, Star City, Grandson
Caleb J. Gilman, Star City, Grandson
Andrea Adair, Royal Center, Granddaughter
Melissa Panici, Lafayette, Granddaughter
1 Great Grandson
Michael (Dolly) Milo Sr., Knox, Brother
Judy (Walter) Michaelis, PA, Sister
Rita Milo, Kissimmee, FL, Sister-in-law
Norma (Kenneth) Musselman, Rochester, Sister-in-law
Raymond Clements, Twelve Mile, Brother-in-law
Karen Clements, Metea, Sister-in-law

Preceded in death by:
Joseph Milo, Brother
Brian R. Milo, Son
Anna Vas, Sister
Jay Vas, Brother-in-law
Victor Clements, Brother-in-law

Mr. Milo was a heavy equipment operator and was a member of Operating Engineer's Local 150. He was a member of Winamac Masonic Lodge #262, South Bend Scottish Rite, and ORAK Shrine. Heenjoyed collecting and restoring John Deere tractors.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A Masonic service will begin at 7 p.m., Monday at the funeral home. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday (Aug. 16), at the funeral home with Rev. Matt Landry officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

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

Heidimarie Brigman

October 30, 1955 to August 4, 2011

WINAMAC - Heidimarie Brigman, 55, of Winamac passed away at 1:02 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 4,  at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac.

She was born Oct. 30, 1955, in Nuremberg, Germany to the late Katie and Max Kny.

Survivors include:
Sandy (Scott Beauchamp) Lingley, Egg Harbor, WI, Daughter
Michael (Stacey Wayberg) Brigman, Medaryville, Son
Stephanie (Daniel) Meyer, Star City, Daughter
Kyle Downing, Grandson
Kayla Lingley, Granddaughter
Triston Beauchamp, Grandson
Nikkya Messer, Granddaughter
Jordan Brigman, Grandson
Caitlynn Brigman, Granddaughter
Riley Shafer, Grandson
Hannah Meyer, Granddaughter
Lydia Meyer, Granddaughter
Colton Downing, Great-Grandson
6 Brothers & Sisters

Preceded in death by:
2 Brothers
1 Sister

Mrs. Brigman moved to the U.S. in 1979. She had lived in Winamac for over 25 years and worked at Wal-Mart in Rochester. She liked to paint and do crafts. She was an avid Chicago Cubs fan, and also enjoyed watching the Olympics.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday,  at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday (Aug. 9), at the funeral home with Pastor Denny Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the family.

Justin Secviar

November 23, 1979 to August 1, 2011

WINAMAC - Justin Vincent Secviar, 31, of Plymouth, passed away at 6:57 a.m., Monday, Aug. 1, in Plymouth. 

He was born Nov. 23, 1979, in Munster.

Survivors include:
Jessica Secviar, Plymouth, Wife
Joseph & Sandra Edelmaier, North Judson, Parents
John Secviar, Father
Jon (Maria) Secviar, Kewanna, Brother
Shay (Tim) Whiteside, New Richmond, WI, Sister
Matt Secviar, Calumet City, IL, Brother
Kerry Secviar, Champaign, IL, Brother
Nina (David) Fredianelli, Highland , Sister
Ryan Secviar, North Judson, Brother
Sara Gallegos, Hammond, Sister
Eli (Erica) Secviar, DeMotte, Brother
Lacey Secviar, Highland, Sister
Gabriel Secviar, Champaign, IL, Brother
Katie Edelmaier, North Judson, Sister
And many aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins

Mr. Secviar grew up in Calumet City, Ill., and graduated from T.F. North High School,Calumet City, in 1998. He was a resident of Plymouth for three years. He was an employee of Hoosier Tire, and a former employee of Lowe's in Plymouth.  In 2001 he completed the Chicago Marathon.

No services will be held. 

Annetta M. Baker

September 24, 1919 to August 1, 2011

WINAMAC - Annetta M. Baker, 91, Winamac, died at 11:50 p.m., Monday, Aug. 1, at the Pulaski Healthcare Center, Winamac.

She was born Sept. 24, 1919 in Winamac, to the late Herman and Cleda Tuttle Davidson. She married William Clayton Baker on Sept. 6, 1942, in Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Lake Bruce. He died on July 20, 1990.

Survivors include:
David William (Phyllis) Baker, Davenport, FL, Son
John L. (Jackie) Baker, Winamac, Son
Mark (Brenda) Baker, Miller Place, NY, Grandson
Shawn (Jennifer) Baker, San Diego, CA, Grandson
Jeffrey (Tanya) Baker, Bozeman, MT, Grandson
Bradley Baker, Atlanta, GA, Grandson
Eric Baker, Miller Place, NY, Great Grandson
Hudson Baker, Bozeman, MT, Great Grandson
Noah Baker, Bozeman, MT, Great Grandson
Sarah Baker, Winamac, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Chester Baker, Brother-in-law
Cindy Baker Martin, Niece
Chet Martin, Great Nephew

Mrs. Baker was a lifetime member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Lake Bruce. She graduated from Ball State University with a teaching degree and received her master's degree from Manchester College. She was a retired elementary school teacher for the Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation. She taught for 37 years including Fairview, Monterey, and Eastern Pulaski Schools. 
She loved teaching and tried to be a good influence in children's lives by teaching not only book lessons but life's lessons.

Her memberships included the Pulaski County Retired Teachers Association and the Beta Beta Latreian Club. She loved looking for geodes and other rocks with her husband. There are still geodes in flower beds at John and Jackie's house. Annetta and Clayton enjoyed traveling with their two boys during her summers off from teaching.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, and one hour prior to the services Saturday in the church. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday (Aug. 6), at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Lake Bruce, with Rev. John Mangum officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lake Bruce.

Memorial donations may be given to Riley Children's Hospital or Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church.

Helen J. Miller

February 27, 1917 to July 30, 2011

KEWANNA - Helen J. Miller, 94, of Kewanna passed away at 8:10 p.m., Saturday, July 30, at her residence.

She was born Feb. 27, 1917 near Lake Bruce in Pulaski County. On Jan. 6, 1936 she married Robert H. Miller. He preceded her in death on Aug. 2, 1994.

Survivors include her children, Kenneth Miller and wife Barbara of Plymouth, Judith Mills Scott and husband John of Frankfort, Sandra Blume and husband Fred of Fallbrook, California and Ronald Miller and wife Ines of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla, sister, Irene Miller of Mt. Morris, Michigan and brother, Vern Kissinger and wife Opal of Royal Center, grandchildren, Richard Miller, Randy Miller, Rod Miller, Traci Hilliard, Suzanne Crump, Nancy Gibson, Scott Mills, Eric Mills, Sherry Blume, Darren Blume and Ronald Miller, Jr., 20 great- grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild with also one expecting. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Estella Engle, and sisters, Annabelle Reese, Nora Hattery and Catherine Kane.

Mrs. Miller was a 1935 Kewanna High School graduate. She was a farmer and homemaker. She was a member of Kewanna United Methodist Church, Kewanna United Methodist Church Ladies Group, Rochester Rebekah Evergreen Lodge for over 75 years, Fulton County Farm Bureau, Fulton County Historical Society and she enjoyed gardening and raising flowers.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes, Kewanna Chapel and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday (Aug. 2), at Kewanna United Methodist Church with Chaplain Jason See officiating. Burial will be in Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Kewanna.

Memorial donations may be made to the Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery Association and/or Hope Hospice of Rochester.