Obituaries
Alexandra L. Gibson
June 25 1991 to December 27, 2010
WINAMAC - Alexandra Lillian Marie "Ali" Gibson, 19, of 3470 S. US 35, Star City, died at 4:11 p.m., Monday, Dec. 27, at Memorial Hospital, Logansport.
She was born June 25, 1991, in Rensselaer, to Darvin and Lori L. Planck Gibson .
 Survivors include:
Lori L. Pavy, Star City, Mother
Darvin Gibson, Salyersville, KY, Father
Haven Pavy, Winamac, Sister
Mary Fahler Disabato, Monticello, Maternal Grandmother
Wayne and Marie Planck, Star City, Maternal Great Grandparents
Mary Hicks, Canton, GA, Aunt
Jeff Planck, New Castle, Uncle
Ryan Rohloff, Francesville, Uncle
Several Aunts, Uncles, Great Aunts and Great Uncles, Step Aunts and Step Uncles, and many many Cousins
Preceded in death by:
Dale Planck, Maternal Grandfather
Edward Disabato, Step Maternal Grandfather
Hovey and Lillian Fahler, Maternal Great Grandparents
Jim Planck, Great Uncle
Miss Gibson was a lifelong resident of Pulaski County. She graduated from Winamac Community High School on May 27, 2010. While in high school Ali was a cheerleader, a member of SADD, Sunshine Sociey, and Key Club. She was a student at Ivy Tech, Lafayette.
She was an employee of Victoria Secrets in the Tippecanoe Mall, Lafayette, and was a former employee of Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac, and was a former lifeguard at Indiana Beach where she saved a young boy on her first day of work this year.
Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 1p.m., Sunday (Jan. 2), at the funeral home with Rev. Matt Landry officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be given to a scholarship fund being established in Ali's memory.
Neil Erb
March 14, 1919 to December 26, 2010
FRANCESVILLE - Neil V. Erb, 91, of 6245 S 1400 W, Francesville, passed away at 10:15 p.m. (CST), Sunday, Dec. 26, in George Ade Memorial Health Care Center, Brook.
He was born March 14, 1919, in Francesville, the son of the late Herman and Bertha Honnegar Erb. His first marriage was to Ruth Long. In 1973 he married Marceline Sanders Burget. She preceeded him in death in March 2010.
 Survivors include
Darrel G. Erb, Francesville, Son
Darleen A. (Ryan) Erb, Wolcott, Daughter
Debra (Jay) Blackwood, Boulder, CO, Step-Daughter
Mary Jane (Mike) Royce, Wheatfield, Step-Daughter
Patty (Jerry) Dunno, South Carolina, Step-Daughter
He was blessed with many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Carol Bucher Francesville, Sister
Glenn Erb, Irvine, CA, Brother
Max Erb, Monon, Brother
He was preceded in death by:
Octavia Getz Erb, Step Mother
Cindy Erb Timmons, Daughter
Ruth Long Erb, First Wife
Lorna Erb, Sister
Helen Erb Sister
Don Erb, Brother
George Erb, Brother
Mr. Erb lived in Pulaski County most of his life. He grew up in White Post Township (across from where West Central Schools are now located) and attended school in Medaryville. He moved to Francesville in 1935, where he worked at the local milling company as a feed maker and truck driver. Later he worked as a filling station operator.
When the military draft began, he was 21 and signed up. He was called to serve in the armed forces in October 1941 and he spent most of the next 4-1/2 years in the service in the U.S and in the European Theater until World War II was over May 5, 1945. He recieved the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart medals.
In 1946, Mr. Erb began farming and worked for Manion Construction, building several houses and repairing quite a few. He took up the carpenter trade on his own along with farming until he retired in 1984. He built his present home south of Francesville in 1970. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Francesville. He was a Life Member of the American Legion, Jasper County 40&8 Voiture and Life Member of the VFW.
Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel-Francesville and one hour prior to services on Friday at the Church. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday (Dec. 31), at First Christian Church, Francesville, with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.
Memorial donations may be given to Francesville Christian Church, or the American Legion.
Merle H. Tiede
June 4, 1915 to December 17, 2010
MARTINSVILLE - Merle H. Tiede, 95, Greenfield, formerly of Indianapolis and Martinsville, died Friday, Dec. 17, at his residence.
He was born June 4, 1915, in Francesville, to the late William C. and Ruth Burson Tiede. He married Genevieve M. Guentert on Dec. 28, 1945. She preceded him in death on April 21, 2006.
 Survivers include sons, Joel A. (Karen) Tiede of Greenfield, and Jeremy M. (Martha) Tiede of Appleton, Wis.; daughter, Marianne (Donald) Jaynes of Greenfield; sisters, Mary Falvo of Calumet City, Ill., and Shirley DeWees of Rensselaer; seven grandchildren, Christopher (Heather) and Nathan (Hope) Jaynes, Samuel, Annan, Tara, Rachel and Jason Tiede; and two great-grandchildren, Lyla and Luke Jaynes.
He was preceded in death son, Jon Christopher Tiede; sisters, Jean Schafer, Madge Dewees, Betty Barnhart and Marquriette "Sis" Bridges Hass; and brothers, Ronald, Donald, Robert, Claude, Fred, Billy and Lewis Tiede.
Mr. Tiede was employed as a deputy director for the Federal Housing Administraton for 30 years, and also worked for KMS Mortgage & Investment Company, both in Indianapolis. He was a U.S. Army veteran and member of the St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, Martinsville, and the Knights of Columbus.
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the time of service at 2 p.m. on Monday (Dec. 20) at Neal & Summers Funeral & Cremation Center, Martinsville. Burial will follow at St. Martin Cemetery, Martinsville.
Loretta E. Dunker
January 31, 1939 to December 23, 2010
WINAMAC - Loretta E. Dunker, 71, of 1350 W. Main St., Berne, formerly of Medaryville, passed away at 10:32 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 23, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
She was born Jan. 31, 1939, in Medaryville, to the late William and Ella Dunker.
Survivors include:
Mable Stohlmann, Berne, Cousin
Henry (Virginia) Wagner, Winamac, Cousin
Ms. Dunker was born and raised in Medaryville. She lived and worked in Chicago, for many years. She resided in Berne for the past 10 years. She was a member of the St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Medaryville.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday (Dec. 28), at St. Mark's Lutheran Cemetery, Medaryville, with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating.
Thomas C. Crawford
November 20, 1952 to December 14, 2010
ROCHESTER - Thomas C. Crawford, 58, 5845 S. SR 119, Star City, died at 11:45 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 14, at Life Care Center, Rochester.
He was born Nov. 20, 1952, in Pulaski County. His parents were Ernest and Gladys Crawford.
Survivors include his wife, Teresa Penn Crawford of Harrison, Ark., two daughters, Alexis (Walter) Wesson of South Bend and Antonia Crawford of Mishawaka, a son, Jesse Crawford of Harrison, Ark., grandchildren, Daija Wesson, Devin Crawford, Walter Wesson Jr. and Gabriel Wesson, and a sister, Linda Weida of Winamac.
No services will be held. Memorial donations may be made to Hope Hospice of Fulton County. Arrangements were made by Zimmerman Bros. Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Frances L. Smith
June 11, 1936 to December 22, 2010
WINAMAC - Frances L. Smith, 74, of 340 E. 18th St., Rochester, formerly of Star City, passed away at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 22, at Hickory Creek, Rochester.
She was born June 11, 1936, in Delong, the daughter of the late Helen R. Fry. She married E. Paul Smith on Nov. 13, 1981, in Star City. He died on Nov. 24, 1991.
 Survivors include:
Alice M. Lutz, Culver, Sister
Kate Herrell, Rochester, Sister
William Miller, Elkhart, Brother
Catherine Herrell, Rochester
Preceded in death by:
Daisy Brown, Sister
Roscoe Beerwert, Brother
Walter Miller, Brother
Art Miller, Brother
Mrs. Smith lived in Star City for 10 years and moved to Rochester in June 2008. She also resided in Winamac for 10 years. She enjoyed finding golf balls in the area of Pond View Golf Course and was know affectionately as the Golf Ball Lady.
Friends may call after 1 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., (Monday, Dec. 27), at the funeral home, with Homer Hettinger officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Memorial Cemetery, Monterey.
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