Obituaries
Amos J. Peterson
March 31, 1924 to January 12, 2011
WINAMAC - Amos J. Peterson, 86, of 4770 E 400 N, Monterey, passed away at 5:40 a.m.. Wednesday, Jan. 12, in St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.
He was born March 31, 1924 in Monterey, the son of the late George and Clara Ollie Braden Peterson. He married to Sarah Kathryn Reinholt on March 31, 1949, in Winamac. She passed away on Nov. 29, 2007.
 Survivors include:
Jane (Jarrel) Hartle, Monterey, Daughter
Judy (Loren) Hartz, Plymouth, Daughter
Jenny (Michael) McGraw, Zionsville, Daughter
Mark Peterson, Logansport, Son
Ginger (Jim) Boys, Valparaiso, Daughter
Steven Hartle, San Pierre, Grandson
Michael Hartle, Shirley, Grandson
Janell Hartle, Fort Wayne Granddaughter
Jacob Hartle, Chicago, IL, Grandson
Andrew (Kimberly) Hartz, Pendleton, Grandson
Jason (Jessica) Hartz, Mount Pleasant, OH, Grandson
Phillip (Ann) Hartz, Naperville, IL, Grandson
Sarah McGraw, Zionsville, Granddaughter
Joshua McGraw, Zionsville, Grandson
Jordan McGraw, Zionsville, Grandson
Matthew Peterson, Monterey, Grandson
Brandon Boys, Champaign, IL, Grandson
Erica (Matt) Waggoner, Indianapolis, Granddaughter
Noah Boggs, Fort Wayne, Great Grandson
Kat White, Bedford, Great Granddaughter
Ayddan Hartle, Bedford, Great Grandson
Shadow Watson, Bedford, Great Great Granddaughter
Preceded in death by:
George A. Peterson, Grandson
Harold K. Peterson, Brother
Donald G. Peterson, Brother
Mr. Peterson was a retired farmer and was also a retired heavy equipment operator Level A for NIPSCO, retiring after 25 years. He was a member of the Lawton Christian Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. He was also a charter member of the VFW Post #1728, Winamac. He was an accomplished musician with the ability to play many instruments, and played professionally for many years with his wife Sarah.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday (Jan. 17), at the funeral home with Rev. Jarrel Hartle officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. A military graveside service will be conducted by the VFW and the American Legion.
Memorial donations may be given to Lawton Christian Church.
Kenneth Lee Strayer
June 22, 1941 to January 11, 2011
WINAMAC - Kenneth Lee Strayer, 69, of 1937 S. U.S. 35, Winamac, passed away at 3 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 11, in his residence.
 He was born June 22, 1941, in Black Oak, Ind., to the late Merle and Elnora Melcher Strayer. His first marriage was to JoAnn Jones. He was then married on June 22, 2009, in Winamac, to Karen L. Foster Brown. She survives.
Also surviving are:
Mykel Boyles, Hobart, Daughter
Donna (Omar) Leal, Gary, Daughter
Kenneth Edward (Judy) Strayer, Gary, Son
5 Grandchildren
Larry (Audrey) Strayer, Crown Point, Brother
Janet Neilson, Gary, Sister
Louise (Lloyd) Mason, Ora, Sister
Donna (Robert) Lee, Schererville, Sister
Barbara Anderson, Gary, Sister
Several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Preceded in death by
JoAnn Jones Strayer, First Wife
Gary Strayer, Brother
Mr. Strayer lived in Winamac for the past 19 months to enjoy the Tippecanoe River, coming from Gary, where he lived all of his life. He was an ironworker for 49 years and member of the Ironworkers Local 395.
Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m., Thursday, at the Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday (Jan. 14), at the funeral home with Pastor Denny Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Leiters Ford Cemetery.
Annetta Johnson
August 30, 1946 to January 9, 2011
WINAMAC - Annetta F. Johnson, 64, of 503 W. Eastlawn Road, Burnettsville, formerly of Star City, passed away at 11:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 9, in her residence.
She was born Aug. 30, 1946 in Logansport, to Walker and Virginia Holcomb Pugh. She was married on Dec. 12, 1967, in Winamac, to Alan G. Johnson. He survives.
 Also surviving are:
Shannon Wade (Karen) Johnson, Ashford, CT, Son
Joseph Alan Johnson, Chicago, Son
Sarah Margaret Johnson, Ashford, CT, Granddaughter
Eric Alan Johnson, Ashford, CT, Grandson
Virginia Steele, Winamac, Mother
Robin Pugh, Hoagland, Brother
Preceded in death by:
Walker Pugh, Father
Eva Marie Johnson, Daughter
William Henry Steele, Step Father
Mrs. Johnson was a member of the Star City United Methodist Church. She was a former employee of Orion Safety Products in Peru. She also had been a self-employed beautician in Star City. She was a graduate of Logansport High School and Wright's Beauty College, Logansport. She was proud of her Cherokee heritage.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday (Jan. 13), at Star City West Cemetery, Star City, with Rev. Brian Smith officiating.
Memorial donations may be given to Renal Cell Kidney Cancer Research, Hope Hospice, Rochester,or the Star City United Methodist Church.
Lorraine I. Galbreath
June 12, 1916 to January 9, 2011
WINAMAC - Lorraine I. Galbreath, 94 ,of 6682 English Drive, Avon, formerly of Star City, passed away at 5:38 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 9, in Hendricks Regional Health, Danville.
She was born June 12, 1916, in Volga, IA, to the late Lawrence and Myra Wells Hulverson. She married Marion Wilbert Galbreath on Jan. 8, 1946, Volga, IA. He died on Nov. 11, 1994.
 Survivors include:
Larry E. (Ann) Galbreath, Avon, Son
Robert L. (Marcia) Galbreath, Star City, Son
Steven (Heather) Galbreath, Indianapolis, Grandson
Jeff Galbreath, Star City, Grandson
Adelaide Lorraine Galbreath, Indianapolis, Great Granddaughter
Jewell Chappell, Guttenburg, IA, Sister
Jean (Reginald) Gilbert, Edgewood, IA, Sister
Preceded in death by:
Gayle Biederman, Sister
Evelyn Biederman, Sister
Mrs. Galbreath lived most of her life in Star City and moved to Avon, eight years ago. She was a cook in the U.S. Navy during World War II. She was a member of the American Legion Auxillary. She was a former Cub Scout den mother.
Friends may call after 12 noon Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., (Saturday, Jan. 15), at the funeral home with Pastor Daniel Davidson officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be given to the American Cancer Society or American Lung Association.
Nancy S. Freeman
March 9, 1931 to January 8, 2011
WINAMAC - Nancy S. Freeman, 79, 703 S. Market St., Winamac, passed away at 10:15 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 8, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
She was born March 9, 1931, in Bristol, VA, to the late Charles and Pauline Stone Dulaney. She married John S. Freeman on April 5, 1952, in Kingsville, TX. He survives.
 Also surviving are:
Linda S. (Chris) Spieller, Los Gatos, CA, Daughter
Peggy A. (Jeff) Borg, Monterey, Daughter
John C. (Nancy White) Freeman, Daytona Beach, FL, Son
Cassie M. Borg, Guilford, CT, Granddaughter
Lucas Borg, Monterey, Grandson
Sam Spieller, Los Gatos, CA, Grandson
Mrs. Freeman grew up in Bluntville, TN. She attended college in Knoxville, TN, before joining the U.S. Navy in 1951. She was a former member of the Winamac First Presbyterian Church, and also a former Sunday School teacher. She was a homemaker and cared for her grandchildren. She was a special needs aide in Winamac and Star City for a few years. She was a retired Pulaski County Deputy Clerk where she was employed for 19 years.
No services will be held.
Gary L. Winn
July 15, 1945 to January 6, 2011
ROYAL CENTER - Gary L. Winn, 65, of Winamac passed away at 11:08 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 6, at his residence.
Born on July 15, 1945 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Dean and Helen Marie (Tatman) Winn.
 Survivors include his sons, Steven L. Winn and wife Betty of Winamac, Jason D. Winn and wife Marie of Star City, and Cory J. Winn and wife Brandi of Rochester, 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandson.
He was also preceded in death by one son, Carter Winn and one sister, Kay Patterson.
Mr. Winn was a retired well driller and farmer. He was a member of Moose Lodge #2513 in Winamac and he was also a former member of the Royal Center Masonic Lodge #585 and the Winamac Eagles Lodge.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes, Royal Center Chapel. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday (Jan. 11), at the funeral home. Burial will be at Bell Center Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Carter S. Winn Scholarship Fund in c/o the Winamac Moose Lodge #2513.
Ruby I. Wilkie
December 5, 1914 to January 4, 2011
WINAMAC - Ruby I. Wilkie, 96, of 515 E. 13th St., Winamac, passed away at 9:10 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 4, at Hickory Creek, Winamac.
She was born Dec. 5, 1914, in Winamac, to the late Kie and Lillian Thomas Passmore.
 Survivors include:
Several Nieces & Nephews
She was preceded in death by:
Ronald Bullock, Step Son
Clarence Bullock, Husband
Howard T. Wilkie, Husband
Ruth Passmore, Sister
Ethel Warkentien, Sister
John Passmore, Brother
Opal Rater, Sister
Olive Verstring, Sister
Leora Cooper, Sister
Mrs. Wilkie was retired from Inland Steel. She was a former waitress at the Indian Head Restaurant in Winamac.
No services will be held.
Memorial donations may be given to Hickory Creek, Winamac.
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