Obituaries

Alice Earle Brown

January 1, 1910 to July 7, 2010
 

WINAMAC - Alice Earle Brown, 100, of 624 E. 13th St., Winamac, passed away at 2:05 a.m., Wednesday, July 7, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac, where she had been a resident for many years.

She was born Jan. 1, 1910, in Somerset, MA, to Ralph and Elgie Anna Mann Earle. She married Rev. V. Kenneth Brown on June 10, 1930 in Newport, RI. He  died on Aug. 8, 1982.

Survivors include:
Elsie (Warren) Short, Winamac, Daughter
Hazel Brown-Farrar, St. Louis, MO, Daughter-in-law
Jeannette Brown Astin, LaMarque, TX, Daughter-in-law
Evelyn Short (Bernard) Regier, Newton, KS, Granddaughter
Leonard (Carol) Short, Winamac, Grandson
Julia (Robert) Hughes, Chattanooga, TN, Granddaughter
Kenneth Mark (Sonya) Brown, Houston, TX, Grandson
Rebecca Hartman, Chattanooga, TN, Granddaughter
Kara (Greg) Dubis, Columbia, IL, Granddaughter
Keith Brown, Greece, Grandson
Keith (Laura) Johnson, Houston, TX, Grandson
Gayle Mitchell, LaMarque, TX, Granddaughter
Joyce (Rev. Carl) Martin, Colorado, Granddaughter
23 Great-Grandchildren
15 Great-Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Rev. V. Kenneth Brown, Jr., Son
David Brown, Son
Weston Earle, Brother
John Earle, Brother
Dr. Ralph Earle, Brother
Rev. Robert Earle, Brother
Elizabeth Deal, Sister
Miriam Earle, Sister
Olive Chase Osborne, Sister

Mrs. Brown and her siblings were pastors and missionaries in the U.S. and India. She graduated from Cleveland Bible Institute and Marion College. She taught elementary school at many locations. She and her husband at Friends churches in Indiana and Ohio, including several churches in Grant County, IN. Following her husband's death, Mrs. Brown moved to Winamac to be near her daughter and family.

She was a member of the South Marion Friends Church in Marion. She was a supporter of the World Gospel Mission. She was a member of the Pulaski County Retired Teacher's Assocation and the Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxillary.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to the services at the church on Monday. The funeral service will be at 11:30 a.m., Monday (July 12), at South Marion Friends Church, Marion, with Dr. John Petty officiating. Burial will be in Park Cemetery, Fairmount.

Memorial donations may be given to: World Gospel Mission

Byron W. Harris

January 20, 1929 to July 5, 2010

FRANCESVILLE - Byron W. Harris, 81, of Noblesville, (Formerly of Lafayette and Bloomington) died peacefully surrounded by his family on July 5.

He was born Jan. 20, 1929 in Medaryville to Ralph Wallace and Zelma Campbell Harris. He married Carol Ann Lowry on March 18, 1956 in Francesville. She died in 2003.

He is survived by:
Cynthia (Chris) Harris Quimby, Daughter, Westfield
Elizabeth (Garry) Harris Danz, Daughter, Zionsville
Matthew (Stephanie) Quimby, Grandson
Christa Quimby, Granddaughter
Lauren (Michael) Danz LaMont, Granddaughter
Chad Danz, Grandson
Ryan Wallace Quimby, Great-Grandson
Bernard A. (Charlotte) Harris, Brother, Lansing, MI
Rosemary (Elmer) Harris Shortz, Sister, Zionsville
Several Niece & Nephews

Mr. Harris and his wife lived in Bloominton from 1964 to 1979 and raised their daughters there. The couple moved to Lafayette in December 1979 where they stayed until the death of Carol Ann. He then moved to Noblesville to be close to his two daughters.

Mr. Harris was a Korean War veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy from 1951-1955. He was a 1947 graduate of Medaryville High School.He was a railroader for 45 years. He started with the Monon Railroad in 1947 and worked his way up to the vice president of operations. He retired from CSX Transportation in 1992. He was a member of the Medaryville Masonic Lodge, South Bend Scottish Rite, and the Lafayette American Legion.

Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of services at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville,Thursday (July 8). The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., with Pastor Susan Jennys officiating. Masonic services will conducted during the funeral service. Burial will be in Independence Cemetery, Medaryville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Dorothy M. Johnson

October 15, 1924 to June 19, 2010

CULVER - Dorothy M. Johnson, 85 of Monterey, Indiana, died on June 19, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth.

She was born to Elmer and Ethel (Reinholt) Johnson on Oct. 15, 1924  in Starke County.  She was never married.

She is survived by her sister - Betty Reinholt of Culver, nephews - Doug Johnson of Culver, Dennis Reinholt of Rochester,  and Michael Reinholt of Bristol, nieces - Linda Shedrow of Bradenton, Florida, and Brenda Sellers of Bristol, several great nieces & nephews, and aunt - Alma Reinholt of Buchanan, Michigan.  

She was preceded in death by her brother - Lowell Johnson, and sister - Norma Jean Johnson followed her in death on June 24, 2010.

There will be no visitation.  Rev. David Pleasant will officiate the memorial service which will take place at 11 a.m., on July 10,
at Global Harvest Church, located at 800 S and 35, south of Bass Lake.  Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the American Heart Association.

Norma Jean Johnson

August 17, 1926 to June 24, 2010

CULVER - Norma Jean Johnson, 83, of Monterey, died on June 24, at Miller's Merry Manor in Culver.

She was born on Aug. 17, 1926 in Starke County to Elmer and Ethel (Reinholt) Johnson. She was never married.

Survivors include her sister - Betty Reinholt of Culver, nephews - Doug Johnson of Culver, Dennis Reinholt of
Rochester, and Michael Reinholt of Bristol,  nieces - Linda Shedrow of Bradenton, Florida, and Brenda Sellers of Bristol, several great nieces & nephews, and aunt - Alma Reinholt of Buchanan, Michigan.  

She was preceded in death by her brother - Lowell Johnson, and sister - Dorothy Johnson.

There will be no visitation.  Rev. David Pleasant will officiate the memorial service which will take place at 11 a.m., on Saturday, July 10, at Global Harvest Church, located at 800 S and 35, south of Bass Lake.  Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the American Heart Association.

Lee E. Kiser

September 22,  1922 to June 28, 2010

WINAMAC - Lee E. Kiser, 87, of 5724 S. Nickles St., Star City, passed away at 1:54 a.m., Monday, June 28, in Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born Sept. 22, 1922, in Lakeside, to Burley Virgil and Marie Grafton Kiser. He married Merlene F. Linback onon March 21, 1947, in the Star City United Methodist Church. She survives.

Also surviving are:

Beverly J. (Layne) Hooper, Rensselaer, Daughter
Andrea L. Childs, Okeechobee, FL, Daughter
Shannon (Jennifer) Hooper, Johnstown, CO, Grandson
Trisha Hooper, Greeley, CO, Granddaughter
Ashley (Aaron Boone) Childs, Okeechobee, FL, Granddaughter & finance
Allissa Childs, Okeechobee, FL, Granddaughter
Peyton Hooper, Johnstown, CO, Great Granddaughter
Chase Hooper, Johnstown, CO, Great Grandson
Alexis Childs, Okeechobee, FL, Great Granddaughter
Merle (Judy) Kiser, Munster, Brother
Harold (Sheri) Kiser, Lafayette, Brother
Dolly Miller, Lafayette, Sister
Ruth (Dick) Wentz, Brownsburg, Sister
Ralph (Barb) Kiser, Star City ,Brother
Rex (Bonnie) Kiser, Geneseo, IL, Brother
Nancy (George) Bechtel, Kokomo, Sister
Floramae Kiser, Hammond, Sister-in-law
Francis Kiser, Royal Center, Sister-in-law

Preceded in death by:
Alvin Childs, Son-in-law
Paul Grafton Kiser, Brother
Nellie Kiser Baker, Sister
Chet Kiser, Brother
Dean Kiser, Brother
Bob Kiser, Brother
Evelyn Kiser, Sister-in-law
Truman Baker, Brother-in-law
Lois Kiser, Sister-in-law

Mr. Kiser served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a life member of the VFW Post #1728 and a member of American Legion Post #71. He was retired from Inland Steel in East Chicago, (now Mittal Steel) after 27 years of employment. He was a heavy equipment operator for the mill's rail road system. He received many awards from Inland Steel. After his retirement, he worked at the Star City Recreational Center as caretaker of the grounds for over 10 years. He was Santa's helper for his friends and family for over 50 years.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday (July 2), at the funeral home. Burial will be in Star City West Cemetery, Star City. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Viola M. Kyburz

September 19, 1914 - June 20, 2010

WOLCOTT - Viola M. Kyburz, 95, of Francesville, formerly of Wolcott, died at 12:35 a.m., Sunday, June 20, at Jasper County Hospital in Rensselaer.

Born Sept. 19, 1914 in Seafield, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Sophia Oberlander Klopfenstein. She attended school in Seafield. Her marriage was to Edward H. Kyburz, Sr. on Dec. 24, 1932 in Monticello. He preceded her in death on July 17, 1986.

Surviving is a son, Paul H. Kyburz (wife: Carol) of Otterbein; a brother, Levi "Bud" Klopfenstein of Monticello; and a sister, Wilma Knapp of Goodfield, Ill. Also surviving are a daughter-in-law, JoAnn Kyburz of Wolcott, 9 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were a son, Edward S. Kyburz Jr., a daughter, Marcille J. Furrer, 2 brothers, 6 sisters, and a grandchild.

Mrs. Kyburz helped her husband on the farm and was a cook at various restaurants within the community. She was a member of the Wolcott Apostolic Christian Church and World Relief.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at Foster-Clapper Funeral Home of Wolcott and one hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. funeral service Wednesday (June 23), at the Wolcott Apostolic Christian Church. Interment to follow in Wolcott Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Parkview Haven, Francesville.