Obituaries

James Theodore White

September 26, 1916 to January 1, 2011

KEWANNA - James "Jim" Theodore White, 94, of Kewanna, passed away at home at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 1.

Born Sept. 26, 1916, in Fulton County, he was the son of the late Theodore and Mary K. "Mae" Tyrrell White. On Jan. 25, 1947, he married Margaret Mary Medland, in Logansport. She preceded him in death on Feb. 17, 1993.

Survivors include his children, Linda Menkhaus and husband Dale of Laramie, Wyoming, Robert White and companion Martie Collins of Monterey, Edwin White and wife Pamela of Kewanna, and Kathy Bobbitt and husband Joe of Laramie, Wyoming; grandchildren, Brian Menkhaus, Todd Menkhaus and wife Erin, Kathleen (Menkhaus) Cole and husband Nicholas, Carmen White and husband Dirk Sheehan, Ted White, Carrie White, Matt White and wife Kimmie, Kristin (Bobbitt) Burkart and husband Brent, Paula (Bobbitt) Vasek and husband Nathan, Kara Bobbitt, Laura (Bobbitt) Robbins and husband Will; great grandchildren, Bryson Menkhaus, Casey, Ryan and Evie Sheehan, Teresa, Daniel and Henry Cole, Madison Burkart, James and Adelaide Vasek, and step great grandchild, Christian Caldwell.

He was preceded in death by brother, William White, daughter in law, Pamela Donnelly White, and granddaughter Sarah White.

Mr. White was a 1934 Grass Creek High School graduate. He was a World War II U. S. Army veteran from 1941-1945 serving in the Pacific Theater. After returning home from the Army, he became a lifelong farmer, raised his family and became a well known community member in the Kewanna area. He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Kewanna, a lifetime member of VFW #1121, Kewanna, and a former member of the Grass Creek Lion’s Club. Mr. White was instrumental in forming the Grass Creek Little League.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel with military rites at 6 p.m. and a scripture service at 7:30 p.m. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday (Jan. 6), at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Kewanna. Burial will be at St. Ann’s Cemetery, Kewanna.

Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski Memorial Hospice and/or St. Ann Catholic Church.

Joan Elizabeth Daugherty

April 8, 1942 to January 3, 2011

WINAMAC - Joan Elizabeth Daugherty, 68, 602 S. Burson St., Winamac, passed away at 3:55 p.m., Monday, Jan. 3, at the home of her daughter in Star City.

She was born April 8, 1942, in Winamac. the daughter of the late Omer and Vera Tuley Weaver.

Survivors include:

Tina E. (Steven) Brown, Star City, Daughter
James W. Daugherty, Winamac, Son
Curtis W. (Bunnie) Daugherty, Star City, Son

Mark W. Brown, Star City, Grandson
Steven M. Brown Jr., Star City, Grandson
Brandon Shuey, Monticello, Grandson
Brandi J. (Bob) Lewark, Francesville, Granddaughter
Heather A. Daugherty, Francesville, Granddaughter
Courtney B. Daugherty, Francesville, Granddaughter
Riley N. Daugherty, Winamac, Granddaughter
Natasha N. Daugherty, Star City, Granddaughter
Brooke M. Daugherty, Star City, Granddaughter
5 Great Grandchildren
Helena Repp, Monterey, Sister
Catherine Stilwell, Royal Center, Sister
Joyce Weaver, Star City, Sister-in-law

Preceded in death by:

Dave Weaver, Brother

Mrs. Daugherty was a lifelong resident of Pulaski County. She was a member St. Joseph Catholic Church, and Christian Mother's, Pulaski. She retired from Eaton Controls, Winamac, after 32 years of employment.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The rosary will be recited at 7:30, followed immediately by the scriptural wake service. The funeral mass will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday (Jan. 6), at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski with Rev. Ronald Schiml officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery West, Pulaski.

Memorial donations may be given in the form of masses at St. Joseph Catholic Church or the American Cancer Society.

Jule Ann Onken

March 12, 1936 to December 31, 2010

WINAMAC - Jule Ann Onken, 74, of Clearwater, FL, passed away at 11:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 31, at her residence.

She was born March 12, 1936, in Winamac, to the late Floyd and Eunice Hickman Lane. She married Arthur E. Onken, Jr. on March 29, 1952 in Louisville. He died May 27, 2004 in Clearwater.

Survivors include:
Jim Scott, Clearwater, Companion
Robin (Richard) Johnston, Missouri, Daughter
Karen (Robert) Lancashire, Tennessee, Daughter
Larry Onken, Son
6 Grandchildren
9 Great-Grandchildren
Michael (Marsha) Lane, LaPorte, Brother
Earl (Kathy) Berger, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Step-Brother
Marvin (Judy) Berger, Winamac, Step-Brother
Sherry (Rick) Martin , Winamac, Sister
Sandy (Bob Clark) Butler, Winamac, Sister
Rosemary Shidler, Ohio, Step-Sister

Preceded in death by:
Robert Lane, Brother
Cleona Scott, Sister

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be t 11 a.m., Friday (Jan. 7), at the funeral home with Rev. Matt Landry officiate. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski Memorial Hospice.

Herman R. Cornelius Jr.

December 27, 2010

KNOX - Herman R. Cornelius Jr., 55, Winamac, passed away Monday, Dec. 27. 

A private family service will take place at a later date. 

The M.C. Smith Funeral Home, Knox, is handling arrangements.

Nancy L. Osby

October 13, 1936 to December 29, 2010

WINAMAC - Nancy L. Osby, 74, of 402 S. Monticello St., Winamac (formerly of Valparaiso), died at 11:50 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 29 at her residence.

She was born Oct. 13, 1936, in Mascoutah, IL, to the late Donald and Mary Stout Sloan.  She married Thomas Osby on May 5, 1956 in Crown Point. He survives.

Also surviving are:
Laura A. (Ron) Barney, Portage, Daughter & Son-in-law
Carrie S. (Chris) Melton, Valparaiso, Daughter & Son-in-law
Michael Osby, Grandson
Kyle Osby, Grandson
Holly VanDeVelde, Granddaughter
Pam Leyden, Granddaughter
Steve Melton, Grandson
Val Melton, Granddaughter
Barbara (Ronald) Hendershott, Boise, ID, Sister & Brother-in-law
Donna Sloan, Elmhurst, IL, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Michael T. Osby, Son

Mrs. Osby was a 1954 graduate of Calumet High School. She enjoyed cooking and reading.

No services will be held.

Daniel F. Germann

August 3, 1920 to December 29, 2010

FRANCESVILLE - Daniel Frederick Germann, 90, of 136 Casa Marina Place, Sanford, FL (formerly of San Pierre), died at 11:55 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 29, at his residence.

He was born Aug. 3, 1920, in LaCrosse, to the late Rudolph and Aline Heiniger Germann. He married Irma Lois Gutwein on Dec. 9, 1944 in Valparaiso. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Connie Germann (Harold) Davis, Sanford, FL, Daughter & Son-in-law
Danny (Marilyn) Germann, Sanford, FL, Son & Daugher-in-law
Patti Germann (Greg) Lee, Kouts, Daughter & Son-in-law
Brent Davis, Grandson
Kevin Davis, Grandson
Kelly Davis, Granddaughter
Camie Matlack, Granddaughter
Deanna Reisoso, Granddaughter
Malinda Lee, Granddaughter
13 Great-Grandchildren
Edna Mae Moser, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Anna Williams, Sister
Henry Germann, Brother

Mr. Germann was a member of the Bethel Bible Church in Winamac where he had served as an Elder and missions board member. He was a member of the Gideons. He was a former school board member of the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation and a former board member of the San Pierre State Bank and Starke County Hospital.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday,  at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday (Jan. 8), at  Bethel Bible Church, Winamac, with Rev. Thomas Hopewell officiating. A private burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to the Bethel Bible Church Missions Fund.

Agnes G. Nicolas

January 28, 1914 to December 29, 2010

WINAMAC - Agnes G. Nicolas, 96, 918 N. Monticello St., Winamac, died at 12:10 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 29, at Hickory Creek, Winamac.

She was born Jan. 28, 1914 in Winamac, daughter of the late Henry and Mary Grindle Braun. She married Joseph J. Nicolas Sr. on April 14, 1936 in Winamac. He died Nov. 17, 1981.

Survivors include:

Mary (Donald) Swartzell, Winamac, Daughter & son-in-law
Joseph  J. (Marjorie) Nicolas, Winamac, Son & daughter-in-law
Paul(Betty) Nicolas, Indianapolis, Son & daughter-in-law
Steven (Linda) Nicolas, Winamac, Son & daughter-in-law
16 Grandchildren
33 Great Grandchildren
8 Great Great Grandchildren
Florence Bauman, Rochester, Sister

She was preceded in death by:
Mathew Lindstrom, Great grandson
Kelsey Corwin, Great granddaughter
Clem Braun, Brother
Herman Braun, Brother
Barbara Ferguson, Sister
Clydetta Nicolas, Daughter-in-law

Mrs. Nicolas was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Ladies of Charity and Christian Mothers in Winamac. She was a frequent volunteer at the Good Samariton Store in Winamac. She was active in the Pulaski County Farm Bureau. She sold Stanley Home Products for 25 years. She was lovingly known as the "noodle lady."

Visitation will be  from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A rosary service will begin at 7 p.m., at the funeral home; immediately followed by a Christian Mother’s service and a scritural wake service. The funeral mass will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday (Jan. 3), at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac. The officiating clergy will be Rev. Martin Sandhage. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac. 

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