Obituaries

Donald Stamper

September 9, 1934 to February 2, 2011

WINAMAC - Donald D. Stamper, 76, of 7910 N. U.S. 35, Winamac, passed away at 2:48p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 2,  in Golden Living Sycamore Village, Kokomo.

He was born Sept. 9, 1934, in Crandon, WI, to the late John S. and Esther C. Wayberg Stamper. He married  Lois A. Delong on Oct. 14, 1961, in Dyer. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Brian Stamper, Winamac, Son
Julie A. Stamper, Winamac, Daughter
6 Grandchildren
5 Great Grandchildren
Sandra (Bob) Jenkins, Winamac, Sister
Jesse (Marilyn) Stamper, Winamac, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Terry L. Stamper, Son
3 Sisters
3 Brothers

Mr. Stamper was a former truck driver and had also been a heavy equipment operator. He had served in the U.S. Army in the 1950's. He was a former resident of Griffith for many years and had moved to Winamac 31 years ago.

Friends may call after 10 a.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., (Monday, Feb.7), at the funeral home with Pastor Denny Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac. Military graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion and the VFW.

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

Ruth A. Kamin

January 31, 2011

KNOX - Ruth A. Kamin, 90, of Monterey,  passed away Monday, Jan. 31.

Her parents were the late Henry F. and Emilie Trenkler Greinke. She married William F. Karmin. He preceded her in death.

Survivors include her children, Phillip D. Kamin and June (Walter) Marks; a sister Marion Martin; and granchildren Kelly and Paul Marks.

Visitation is 2 to 6 p.m. (CT), Thursday, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Culver. The funeral service will be at 9 a.m. (CT), Friday (Feb. 4), at the church. Burial will follow at Elm Lawn Cemetery, Elmhurst, Ill.

The M.C. Smith Funeral Home in Knox is in charge of arrangements.

Emily C. Albrecht

December 7, 1920 to January 25, 2011

FRANCESVILLE - Emily Catherine Albrecht, 90, of 14533 West 550 South Francesville, died at 5:45 p.m.,, Tuesday, Jan. 25, at her home, following a lengthy illness.

She was born Dec. 7, 1920 in Rantoul, Ill., to the late Stanislaus and Clara Lena Rausch Federer. She married Jacob Albrecht, Jr. in 1945. He died May 4, 1986.

Survivors include:

Donald John Albrecht, Francesville, Son
Darlene M. Sigman, Monticello, Daughter
Della Bulington, Granddaughter
Jonathan Bulington, Grandson
Jacqueline (Michael) Franklin, Granddaughter
Mathew Papszycki, Grandson
Tommy Papszycki, Grandson
Cory Albrecht, Grandson
4 Great Grandchildren
Rita Jordan, Logansport, Sister
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Dennis Jacob Albrecht, Son
Carl Federer, Brother
Margaret Bowns, Sister
Helen Courtney, Sister
John Federer, Brother
Robert Federer, Brother
Francis Federer, Brother

Mrs. Albrecht's family moved to Francesville from Illinois. She graduated from Francesville High School in 1940. She was a proud farm wife and enjoyed taking lunch to the men in the field and helping in any way she could. She was an avid supporter of the Republican Party.

Friends may call from 10:30 a.m. to  12:30 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville, The funeral service will follow at 12:30 p.m., (Monday, Jan. 31), at the funeral home with Rev. Marjorie Egger officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to the Ronald Reagan Rach or to the Jasper County Hospice.

Berla Ralph

April 26, 1932 to January 24, 2011

ROYAL CENTER - Berla Ralph, 78 of Star City, passed away at 3:30 a.m., Monday, Jan. 24, at Monticello Assisted Living & Healthcare, Monticello.

Born April 26, 1932 in Coleman County, Ala., she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Rouse) Carlisle. On Sept. 26, 1974 she married Eugene Ralph. He survives.

Also surviving are sons, David (Barb) McLeroy of Poland, Ohio, Joseph “JD” (Connie) McLeroy of Hanna, and Robert (Pam) Dooley of Marengo, Ill., daughters, Jackie (Rory) Dimos of Hobart, Laura (Jim) Dooley of Star City, Bonnie Drabek of Aurora, Ill. and Jackie Moore of Miller Beach. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, David, Cindy, Joe, Sarah, Emily, Michelle, John, Kelly, Erica, Chris, Rachel and Faith. She was also survived by 10 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by 7 brothers and 4 sisters.

Mrs. Ralph worked as a waitress for over 50 years, beginning at Mama Puntillo’s in Highland and later working at the Indian Head Restaurant, V.F.W. and the Bowling Alley all in Winamac and most recently at Oak Grove Restaurant in Star City. She was a member of Star City United Methodist Church and V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday,  at Star City United Methodist Church. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Thursday (Jan. 27), at the church with one hour of calling prior to the service. Pastor Ron Mabry will officiate. Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Star City United Methodist Church.

Nancy A. Crider

November 18, 1944 to January 17, 2011

NORTH JUDSON- Nancy A. Peregrine Crider, 66, of Winamac, passed away Monday, Jan. 17, at Golden Living Center, LaPorte.

Survivors include daughters Diana Taylor of Fort Wayne and Sharon Benoit of Walkerton; half-sister May Lou Hillenberg of Bloomington and half-brother Jim Peregrine of Bloomington; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Private family services will be held. 

The O’Donnell Funeral Home, North Judson, is in charge of arrangements.

K. Stuart Gast

September 16, 1912 to January 23, 2011

WINAMAC - K. Stuart Gast, 98, of 1038 E 315 S, Winamac, passed away at 10:59 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 23, in Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born Sept. 16, 1912, in Akron, to the late Karl B. and Mabel Leininger Gast. His first marriage was to Imogene Huddleston in 1938. She passed away in 1945. He then married Lucile Powers Allen on May 14, 1988 in Winamac. She passed away March 10, 1992. He then married Rachel Cole Thompson on Sept. 10, 1995, in Star City. She passed away Oct. 10, 2010.

Survivors include:
Jon S. (Barbara) Gast, Kewanna, Son
Doug Paul, Canterbury, CT, Son-in-law
Angela Gast, Kewanna, Granddaughter
Jonathan (Sheila) Paul, Oak Park, IL, Grandson
Elizabeth (Stas) Paul, Elsah, IL, Granddaughter
Noel Paul, Chicago, IL, Grandson
Quinn Berleman Paul, Great Granddaughter
Ethan Berleman Paul, Great Grandson
Jack Berleman Paul, Great Grandson
Mary (Robert) Cole, Greenwood, Step Daughter
Linda (John) Gingerich, Akron, OH, Step Daughter
Kathleen Thompson, Star City, Step Daughter
James Thompson, Star City, Step Son

Preceded in death by:
Roselyn Ann Gast Paul, Daughter
Two Sisters
Two Brothers

Mr. Gast was a native of Akron. He graduated from Akron High School, DePauw University, and received his law degree from Indiana University. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Winamac, 70-year member and a past president of the Winamac Kiwanis Club, Pulaski Co. Bar Association, and the Indiana Bar Association. He was a member and benefactor of the Pulaski County Historical Society. He was appointed Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge in the 1940s and was at the time the youngest circuit court judge in Indiana history. He was a partner in Horner, McDowell and Gast Law Firm which later became Gast and Shurn.

Mr. Gast was instrumental in starting boys baseball in the Winamac community. He was very active in the Winamac community during his lifetime, participating in many organizations and charities. He was a retired farmer and owned several farms during his lifetime.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The Winamac Kiwanis Club will conduct services at  6 p.m. The funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Thursday (Jan. 27), at the funeral home with Rev. Matt Landry officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. Memorial donations may be given to the charity of the donor's choice.