Obituaries
Lillian Zahrt
November 22, 1913 to December 4, 2010
WINAMAC - Lillian M. Zahrt, 97, of 219 E. Main St., Winamac, passed away at 5:45 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.
She was born in Pulaski County on Nov. 22, 1913, the second of four children of the late Fred Wallace and Ethel Pha Meeks Knarr. She married George F. Zahrt on March 29, 1939. He died on April 20, 1991.
 Survivors include:
Lillian Fay Zahrt, Mill Valley, CA, Daughter
Frederick K. (Jennifer) Zahrt, Winamac, Son & daughter-in-law
David A. (Wanda) Zahrt, Winamac, Son & daughter-in-law
Christopher Knarr Zahrt, Lancaster, PA, Grandson
Lee Ann (Steve) Wright, Chicago, Granddaughter
Emily Rebecca (Derrick) Dilts, Winamac, Granddaughter
Peter Frederick Zahrt, Ocracoke, NC, Grandson
John Hippensteel Zahrt, West Lafayette, Grandson
Moses Aaron Dilts, Great grandson
Lillian Rebecca Dilts, Great granddaughter
Clara June Dilts, Great granddaughter
Several nieces & nephews
She was preceded in death by:
George William Zahrt, Son
Kathryn Anna Zahrt, Daughter
Winifred Kruger, Sister
Berniece Drybread, Sister
Helen Marie Knarr, Sister
Mrs. Zahrt graduated from Winamac High School, and enjoyed a career at the First Union Bank. She and her husband operated George H. Zahrt Contract Carrier, which later became North Express, Inc. and also Tippecanoe Beverages, which observed its 56th anniversary this year. She was a life-long resident of Winamac, a member of the First United Methodist Church, and a charter member of the Federated Club, Tri Chi, for over 60 years.
Friends may call from 5 to7 p.m.,Thursday, at First United Methodist Church, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 7 p.m., (Thursday, Dec. 9), at the church with Rev. Matt Landry officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The First United Methodist Church, Winamac, or to the Salvation Army.
Helen C. Pingle
May 7, 1930 to December 3, 2010
MEDARYVILLE - Helen C. Pingle, 80, of Medaryville, passed away at 11:37 a.m., Friday, Dec. 3, in her residence.
She was born May 7, 1930, in Medaryville, to the late Gus and Clara Junge Pingle.
Survivors include:
Erna M. Eckert, San Pierre, Sister
3 Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Arthur Pingle, Brother
Eric Pingle, Brother
Fred Pingle, Brother
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m.,Wednesday, (Dec. 8), at St. John Cemetery, Medaryville, with Pastor Richard Holtz officiating.
Robert Guy
November 7, 1947 to December 1, 2010
WINAMAC - Robert Daniel Guy, 63, of 7336 W 950 S, Winamac, passed away at 6:13 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 1, in Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
He was born Nov. 7, 1947, in Chicago, to James and Theresa Donat Guy. Hemarried Barbara A. Wierzbicki on July 12, 1969, in Chicago. She survives.
Also surviving are:
Regina (Mark) Baran, Winamac, Daughter
Jessica Baran, Winamac, Granddaughter
Natalie Baran, Winamac, Granddaughter
Nicole Baran, Winamac, Granddaguther
James Guy, KY, Father
Marlene (Howard) Root, Chicago, Sister
Lyndell (Karen) Guy, FL, Brother
Jim (Cheryl) Guy, Poplar Grove, IL, Brother
Carol (Richard) Klein, Poplar Grove, IL, Sister
Thomas (Geri) Guy, Poplar Grove, IL, Brother
David Guy, WI, Brother
Preceded in death by:
Theresa Donat Guy, Mother
Mr. Guy was a longtime resident of Chicago, moving to Winamac 9 years ago.
Services will be held at a later date in Chicago.
James Mauck
March 21, 1929 to November 29, 2010
WHEATFIELD - James C. Mauck, 81, Medaryville, passed away Monday, Nov. 29, at his home.
He was born March 21, 1929 in Chicago, the son of the late Clifford and Irene Grasy Mauk. He married Helen Gundy on Dec. 16, 1967 in Rensselaer. She survives.
 Also surviving are children: Butch Walford, Diana and Doug Salyers, Marilyn and Courley Conley, Marty Wolford and special friend, Linda Risner, Ricky Wolford, 18 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, and 13 greatgreat-grandchildren.
James was preceded in death by his parents: James and Helen Mauck, one son: Eddy, one daughter: Evelyn, and one grandson: Edwin.
Mr. Mauck worked for King Manufacturing of Monon, and Sealy Spring in Rensselaer. He also served in the U.S. Army.
Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, from 4 until 8 p.m. (EST), at Boersma Funeral Home, 90 East Grove St., Wheatfield. The funeral service will follow at the funeral home (Wednesday, Dec. 1) at 7:30 p.m. (EST). Interment will be on Thursday, Dec. 2, at 11 a.m. (EST) at White Post Cemetery with a military graveside service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.
Kenneth F. Stigall Sr.
May 27, 1922 to November 29
WINAMAC - Kenneth Fount Stigall Sr., 88, of 6127 S 700 W, Winamac, passed away at 1:45 a.m., Monday, Nov. 29, in Oak Grove Christian Retirement Village, DeMott.
He was born May 27, 1922, in Burnside , KY, to the late Webster and Sally Garland Stigall. He married Helen M. Goble on Dec. 29, 1951, in Hammond. She survives.
 Also surviving are:
Nancy Pittser, Bradley, IL, Daughter
Rebecca (Robert Lax) Mestrovich, Hammond, Daughter
Peggy Brodien, Whites Creek, TN, Daughter
Kenneth F. (Joy) Stigall Jr., Pickwick , TN, Son
9 Grandchildren
7 Great Grandchildren.
Preceded in death by:
General Stigall, Brother
Oliver Stigall, Brother
Mr. Stigall was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II. He was a member of both the Hammond and the Winamac Church of the Nazarene. He drove the Hammond First Church of the Nazarene church bus for 35 years. He was a member of VFW Post #1725, Hammond. He was a union carpenter and a member of Local #599, Hammond, for 55 years.
Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, WInamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday (Dec. 2), at the funeral home with Pastor Michael Brown of the Living Grace Church of the Nazarene, Merrillville, officiating. Burial will be in Paul's Chapel Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion and the VFW will conduct military graveside services.
Memorial donations may be given to the Oak Grove Christian Retirement Village, DeMotte.
Thomas O. Hoover
August 6, 1951 to November 26, 2010
WINAMAC - Thomas O. Hoover, 59, of 5046 South 400 East, Star City, formerly of Winamac and Kewanna, died at 8:55 p.m., Friday, Nov. 26, at the Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
He was born Aug. 6, 1951, in Logansport, to the late William Owen "Bus" and Emmaline Ringen Hoover. He married Kimberly D. Smith on Dec. 17, 1982, in Kewanna. She survives.
 Also surviving are:
Garret O. Hoover, Star City, Son
Kohl T. Hoover, Star City, Son
Patsy (Ed) Novitski, Indianapolis, Sister
Sue Hoover, Tampa, FL, Sister-in-Law
Preceded in death by:
Larry "Tex" Hoover, Brother
Tony Meyer, Best Friend
Mr. Hoover graduated from Winamac Community High School in 1969. He worked as a quality engineer at the Braun Corporation for 36 years. He was an assistant RC car leader in 4-H.
He celeberated his life with family and friends at a surprise party on his 59th birthday in August. No services will be held.
Memorial donations may be given to the family for son Kohl's college expenses.
Donna L. Fairchild
February 1, 1960 to November 21, 2010
MEDARYVILLE - Donna Lou Fairchild, 50, of 14890 W 450 N, Medaryville, passed away at 8:51 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 21, in Hospice House, South Bend.
She was born Feb. 1, 1960, in Rensselaer, to Kathleen and Estill Patton. She married Steve Fairchild on Aug. 22, 1995 in Gatlinburg, TN. He survives.
 Also surviving are:
Melissa (Brian) Sherry, South Bend, Daughter
Bryan Sanders, Winamac, Son
Brigette (Dean Leazenby) Fairchild-Leazenby, Elkhart, Step Daughter
Steven (Tammy) Fairchild, Francesville, Step Son
Ryan (Carrie) Fairchild, Medaryville, Step Son
Carli Hubbard, Granddaughter
Ashton Sherry, Grandson
Christopher Sanders, Grandson
Tyson Leazenby, Grandson
Kya Leanzenby, Granddaughter
Taylor Fairchild, Grandson
Cali Fairchild, Granddaughter
Luke Fairchild, Grandson
Breanna Fairchild, Granddaughter
Kathleen Risner, Medaryville, Mother
Sherry (Kenny) Nielsen, Medaryville, Sister
Deanne (Chris) Patton, Francesville, Sister
Several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, & cousins
Zoe, Family Dog
Smokey, Family Cat
Momma Cat, Family Cat
Preceded in death by:
Estill Patton, Father
Mrs. Fairchild was a life long resident of Medaryville. She owned and operated the Hair Depot in Medaryville for many years.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 24, at the funeral home with Rick Prater officiating.
Memorial donations may be given to the family.
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