Obituaries

Ken A. Anspach

April 11, 1938 to April 8, 2011

WINAMAC - Ken Allen Anspach, 72, of Greenwood, formerly of Winamac, passed away at 7:55 a.m., Friday, April 8, at Community Hospital South, Indianapolis.

He was born April 11, 1938, in Buffalo, to the late Floyd and Clarisse Jones Anspach. He married Judith Kay Good on April 17, 1965 in Winamac. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Kevin L. Anspach, Indianapolis, Son
Matthew A. (Charla) Anspach, Greenwood, Son & daughter-in-law
Payton L. Anspach, Indianapolis, Granddaughter
Gavin L. Anspach, Indianapolis, Grandson
William A. Anspach, Greenwood, Grandson
Oliver P. Anspach, Greenwood, Grandson
Thomas E. Anspach, Winamac, Brother
Carl M. Anspach, Winamac, Brother
John J. Anspach, Logansport, Brother
Gene R. Anspach, Marshfield Hills, MA, Brother
Earl J. Anspach, Brookline, MA, Brother

Preceded in death by:
David Michael Anspach, Son

Mr. Anspach graduated from Winamac High School in 1956. He received the Carper Scholarship and attended Indiana State College. He later transfered to Purdue University. He served in the U.S. Army from 1961-1963. He worked for S.S. Kresge Co. that later became Kmart Corporation for 33 years. He retired in 1999. He was active in the Southport Presbyterian Church.

Friends may call from 1 to 3 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m., (Friday, April 15), at the funeral home with Pastor June Barrow officiating.

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

William H. Locke

January 6, 1923 to April 6, 2011

WINAMAC - William H. Locke, 88, of Winamac, died at 7:52 a.m., Wednesday, April 6,  at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born Jan. 6, 1923, in Winamac, to the late John and Clara DeMoss Locke. He married Clara Mae Krohn on March 16, 1946 in Winamac. She died on Nov. 11, 2010.

Survivors include:
John (Deloris) Locke, Winamac, Son & daughter-in-law
Jerry Locke, Winamac, Son
Alex Locke, Grandson
Scott (Kelly) Locke, Grandson
Holly (Steve) Mize, Grandaughter
Nicki (Shawn) Gunter, Granddaughter
Spencer Locke, Great Grandchild
Owen Locke, Great grandchild
Bryce Gunter, Great Grandchild
Wilma Young, Winamac, Sister
Frances Hibray, Greenfield, Sister

He was preceded in death by: 
Derrick Lee Mize, Great Grandchild
Viola Barker, Sister
Luella Bailey, Sister
Olive Bailey, Sister
Gertrude Topp, Sister
Donald Locke, Brother
Faye Rans, Sister
Albert Locke, Brother

Mr. Locke served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He had served on Leyte Island in the Phillipines. He was a member of First Christian Church in Winamac, and was a 50-year member of Winamac Masonic Lodge 262. He was a retired farmer. He had also worked as a mechanic for the Indiana Dept. of Transportation.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A Masonic service will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., (Saturday, April 9), at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

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

Florence Elaine Gerlach

December 25, 1930 to April 2, 2011

ROYAL CENTER - Florence “Elaine” Gerlach, 80, of Star City passed away at 11:44 p.m., Saturday, April 2,  at South Bend Memorial Hospital.

Born on Dec. 25, 1930 in Mishawaka, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Jesse (Hass) Perry. On Jan. 9, 1949 she married Argyle E. Gerlach in Star City. He preceded her in death on June 9, 1973.

Survivors include her children, Gary Gerlach and wife Diane of Star City, Todd Gerlach of Burnettsville, Rebecca Zellers and husband Herb of Rochester and Gail Lambert and husband Larry of Winamac, brother, Kent Perry of South Bend, sister, Judy Klotz of McHenry, Illinois and half brother, Tom Perry of Washington, 10 grandsons, 4 great granddaughters and 2 great grandchildren expected.

Mrs. Gerlach's father Jacob was a steamfitter for the U.S. government during World War II, and Elaine traveled all over the U.S. She returned to Star City her freshman year and graduated from Star City High School in 1948. She was a homemaker and farm wife who was a member of White Oak United Methodist Church. She played piano and sang at many weddings and funerals. She was also a member of the Star City Tops and the Royal Center Order of Eastern Star #375.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Harrison-Metzger and Rans Funeral Homes, Royal Center Chapel. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday (April 6), at the funeral home with Pastor Kevin Drane officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the donor's favorite charity.

Brady Graham

March 23, 2011 to April 4, 2011

WINAMAC - Brady Scott Johnathan Graham of Winamac, passed away at 8:55 a.m., Monday, April 4, at St. Vincent Medical Center in Indianapolis.

He was born March 23, 2011, in Indianapolis, to Brandon Wallace and Misty Graham.

Survivors include:
Misty Graham, Winamac, Mother
Brandon Wallace, Frankfort, Father
Scott & Tammy Graham, Winamac, Maternal Grandparents
Kelly Wallace, Frankfort, Paternal Grandmother
Michael Wallace, Logansport, Paternal Grandfather
James Crissinger, Star City, Maternal Great grandfather
Bob Clark, Winamac, Maternal Great grandfather
Bette Ann Morgan Graham, Winamac, Maternal Great grandmother
Bonnie Clem, Logansport, Paternal Great grandmother
Archie (Rose) Clark, Winamac, Maternal Great great grandfather
Kloee Graham, Winamac, Aunt
Baylee Graham, Winamac, Aunt
Angel Lockridge, North Judson, Aunt
Justin McDaniel, Frankfort, Uncle
Dusti Wallace, Frankfort, Aunt

He was preceded in death by:
Brandon DJ Graham, Uncle

Brady was born at the IU Hospital in Indianapolis. Because of medical difficulties, he was transfered to Riley Children's Hospital. He was released several days later to go home to be with his family.

A private family service will be held.

Memorial donations may be given to the Indiana Hemophilia Association.

William R. Mann

March 8, 1961 to April 4, 2011

WINAMAC - William Russell Mann, 50, of Scottsville, KY, passed away at 9:40 a.m., Monday, April 4, at LaPorte Hospital, LaPorte.

He was born March 8, 1961, at Ramey AFB Puerto Rico, to William and Patricia Mays Mann Jr.

Survivors include:
Patricia Mays Mann, New Carlisle, Mother
Steven M. Mann, LaPorte, Brother
Barbara Mays Richie, LaPorte, Aunt
Samantha R. Mann, Ragland, AL, Niece
Kristopher D. Mann, LaPorte, Nephew

He was preceded in death by:
William Anthony Mann Jr., Father
Russell W. Mays, Granfather
Dorthea M. Ream Mays, Grandmother
William Anthony Mann Sr., Grandfather

Mr. Mann served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the Benham Masonic Lodge #880, Benham, KY. He worked as a truck driver for many years.

A Masonic funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Thursday (April 7), at the graveside in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Clarence F. Ringen

May 20, 1934 to April 2, 2011

WINAMAC - Clarence F. Ringen, 76, of Winamac died at 4:30 p.m., Saturday, April 2, at his residence.

He was born May 20, 1934, in Francesville, to the late Grover and Anna Garling Ringen. He married Patricia J. Danaher on March 29, 1952, in Francesville. She survives.

Also surviving are: 
Laura L. Hilt, Knox, Daughter
Dale A. (Min) Ringen, Winamac, Son
Karen S. (Kevin) Smith, Whiteland, Daughter
Brenda L. (Mike) Wildmon, Forest, VA, Daughter
Bradley A. Ringen, Winamac, Son
13 Grandchidren
13 Great Grandchildren
John Ringen, Winamac, Brother
Dorothy (William) Fox, Royal Center, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Emmaline Hoover, Sister
Georgia Lee, Sister
Marian Tiede, Sister
Richard Ringen, Brother

Mr. Ringen was a member of the St. James-Salem United Church of Christ, Francesville. He was a longtime employee of VonTobel Lumber, Winamac, and was retired from the Pulaski County Highway Department.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday (April 7), at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. James-Salem Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to St. James-Salem United Church of Christ, Francesville.