Obituaries

Doris Mitchell

May 26, 1921 to February 13, 2011

WINAMAC - Doris S. Mitchell, 89, of Winamac, passed away at 10:40 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 13, at her residence.

She was born May 26, 1921, in Wilkinson, to the late Joel Benjamin "Jib" and Opal Collier Simmons. She married Dale Mitchell on Nov. 2, 1946, at Centenary Christian Church in Indianapolis. He survives.

Also surviving are:

Randall J. (Sondra) Mitchell, Winamac, Son & Daughter-in-law
Marsha L. Sayers, Tipton, Daughter
Nancy M. Coates, Evansville, Daughter
Ryan (Diane) Mitchell, Grandson
Joshua (Sarah) Mitchell, Grandson
Corey (Mesa) Mitchell, Grandson
Sarah Mitchell, Granddaughter
James (Stacy) Sayers, Grandson
Gregory (Andrea) Sayers, Grandson
Timothy (Rebecca) Sayers, Grandson
Valerie (Charles) Hood, Granddaughter
Kyle Coates, Grandson
Benjamin Coates, Grandson
13 Great Grandchildren
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Harriett Huddle, Sister

Mrs. Mitchell gradauted from Ball State University with degrees in business and home economics. She was a teacher at Winamac and Star City schools for 16 years. She was also the teacher sponsor for the yearbook. She was a member of Pisgah Christian Church in Logansport. She played the organ for over 40 years at the First Christian Church in Winamac. She was the last living member of the Star City Book Club. She was a member of Delta Sigma Tau Sorority in Winamac.

Friends may call from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, and one hour prior to services at the church Thursday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday (Feb. 17), at Pisgah Christian Church, Logansport, with James Sayers & Ryan Lewellen officiating. Burial will be at 3 p.m., Thursday, in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Bertha Mersch

November 3, 1923 to February 10, 2011

WINAMAC - Bertha Pearl Mersch, 87, of 135 Lane 425 B Jimmerson Lake, Freemont, died at 6:03 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 10,  at  Cameron Memorial Community Hospital, Angola.

She was born Nov. 3, 1923, in Clearwater, NE, to the late Herman Axel and Flossie Pearl Bebee Anderson.
She married Joseph Carl Mersch on Nov. 29, 1941, in Clearwater, NE. He passed away on Dec. 21, 1992.

Survivors include:
Jeanette D. (William) Cady, Fremont, Daughter
Janice Herrin, Lafayette, Daughter
Jolene (A.J.) Loughran, Sterling, CO, Daughter
Judy (Butch) Shidler, Royal Center Daugther
John (Pat) Mersch, Peru, Son
Joe P. (Keri) Mersch, Plymouth, Son
Joetta Sines, Royal Center, Daughter
Jack Mersch, Bloomfield, NM, Son
21 Grandchildren
52 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Selma Pins, Sister
Emma Hawk, Sister
Viola Anderson, Sister
Elsie Anderson, Sister
Virgil Anderson, Brother
Robert Anderson, Brother
Orville Anderson, Brother

Mrs. Mersch was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Angola, and a former member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac. She was a homemaker and a farm wife helping her husband on the farm. She had lived with her daughter and son-in-law in Fremont, for the past eight years and was a former resident of Winamac and Royal Center.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m., at the funeral home. The funeral mass will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday (Feb. 15), at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Father Bill Kummer officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac.

David Sierzputowski

October 14, 1933 to February 10, 2011

WINAMAC - David Sierzputowski 77, Winamac, died at 10:50 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 10, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.

He was born Oct. 14, 1933, in Chicago, to the late Bruno and Stephanie Mrozinski Sierzputowski. He married Joan Mildred Rhode on Nov. 9, 1957, in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Denham. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Sue (Roger) Stinemetz, Star City, Daughter
Karin (Larry) Jenczalik, Knox, Daughter
Steve (Kathy) Sierzputowski, Knox, Son
Kevin (Peggy) Sierzputowski, Lowell, Son
Joe (Shelly) Sierzputowski, Mishawaka, Son
Mandy Bonnell, Winamac, Granddaughter
David Bonnell, Vincennes, Grandson
Becky Bonnell, Winamac, Granddaughter
Brittni Bonnell, Winamac, Granddaughter
Tony Jenczalik, Knox, Grandson
Jeremy Jenczalik, Knox, Grandson
Jenny Jenczalik, Knox, Granddaughter
Stevie Sierzputowski, Winamac, Grandson
Keith Sierzputowski, Knox, Grandson
Stephanie Sierzputowski, Knox, Granddaughter
Nick Sierzputowski, Knox, Grandson
Allen Sierzputowski, Whiting, Grandson
Nicole Sierzputowski, Lowell, Granddaughter
Ashley Sierzputowski, Lowell, Granddaughter
Tiffany Sierzputowski, Mishawaka, Granddaughter
Trevor Sierzputowski, Mishawaka, Granddaughter
Brayden Lynch, Winamac,  Great Grandson
Talen Braun, Wiamac, Great Grandson
Kallie Kasten, Winamac, Great Granddaughter
Kenna Kasten, Winamac, Great Granddaughter

Preceded in death by:
Herman David Sierzputowski, Brother
Dillon Sierzputowski, Grandson
Dalton Sierzputowsk,i Grandson
Rita Mrozinski, Aunt
Stephanie Sierzputowski nee Mrozinski

Mr. Sierzputowski graduated from North Judson High School in 1953. He worked at Flintco in North Judson. He attended a six- week course in agriculture at Purdue University. He served in the U.S. Army for four years. He was a farmer most of his life. He also helped with the 4-H program and served on the beef committee.

Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday (Feb. 14) at the funeral home with Pastor Carl Fitchett officiating. The American Legion and VFW will conduct a military service at the funeral home following the funeral service.

Memorial donations may be given to the Diabetes Association, Lung Cancer Association, Heart Association, or a favorite charity.

D. Jane Chambers

November 3, 1916 to February 3, 2011

ROYAL CENTER - Dorothy Jane Chambers, 94 of Star City, passed away at 1:45 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 3, at White Oak Healthcare Center in Monticello.

Born Nov. 3, 1916 in Cincinnati, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Bess (Schorman) Yester. On Dec. 4, 1937, she married Harold Ray Chambers and he preceded her in death Oct. 8, 2006.

Survivors include her son, Roger L. Chambers and wife, Rita of Martinsville, daughters, Janice C. Taylor and Barbara S. Allen and husband, Dean, all of Star City, 12 grandchildren, Frank Taylor & wife, Lesa; Charles Taylor & wife, Sue; Tina Newton & husband, Claude; John Taylor & wife, Linda; Pamela Fox & husband, Steve; Patti Moore & husband, James; Rhonda Cashan & husband, Terry; Nathan Chambers & wife, Tina; Karen Chambers; Jim Allen & wife, Chandra; Janette Moore & husband, Chris; Anita Caskey & husband, Nathan. She is also survived by 24 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by brothers, Donald G. Yester and Albert Yester, sister, Betty L. Quinn and son-in-law, Frank Taylor.

Mrs. Chambers was a graduate of Dayton High School in Dayton, Ky. She was a homemaker and she also retired from Trans America Insurance Company in Indianapolis. She was a member of Shiloh Christian Church in Logansport and a former member of Order of Eastern Star in Jeffersontown, Kentucky.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday (Feb. 12), at the funeral home. Burial will be inPro Cemetery in Headlee.

Memorial donations may be made to Shiloh Christian Church or one’s favorite charity.

Eileen D. Harnew

August  8, 1921 to February 6, 2011

WINAMAC - Eileen D. Harnew, 89, of 515 E.13th St., Winamac, away at 8:55 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 6, at Hickory Creek, Winamac.

She was born Aug. 8, 1921, in Remington, to the late Leonard and Mary Francis Bilile Dickinson. She married Ivan Harnew who preceded her in death.

Survivors include:
Janet (Bill) Kennedy, Winamac, Niece
Roger Stombaugh, Converse, Nephew

Preceded in death by:
Louise Stombaugh, Sister
Pauline Dickinson, Sister

Mrs. Harnew resided in Winamac for the past 4 years, moving from Champaign, IL.

No services or vistation will be held.

Fred Chupp

March 28, 1922 to February 5, 2011

WINAMAC - Fred Chupp, 88, of 1756 E 225 N, Winamac, passed away at 1:53 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 5,  at his residence.

He was born March 28, 1922 in White Cloud, MI, to the late Edward and Bernice Artlip Chupp. He married Ruth L. McClung on Nov. 13, 1974, in Winamac. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Susanna Hunnicut, Wilmar, MN, Daughter
Danny Ray Chupp, Plymouth, Son
George Paul Chupp, TX, Son
5 Grandchildren
6 Great Grandchildren
Carl (Margie) Chupp, Milford, Brother
Anita Mseis, Peru, Great Niece
Several nieces and nephews
Jeanette Chupp, Tennessee, Sister-in-law

Preceded in death by:
Johnny Lee Chupp, Son
Infant Son
3 Sisters
4 Brothers

Mr. Chupp was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, Winamac. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of the VFW Post #1728, and American Legion Post #71, both of Winamac. He retired from NIPSCO in 1984 after 31 years of employment.

Friends may call after  10 a.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., (Wednesday, Feb. 9), at the funeral home, with Pastor David Norris officiating. Burial will be in Ever Rest Memorial Park,Logansport. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military services at the funeral home following the service.

Memorial donations may be given to: Calvary Baptist Church, Winamac.