Obituaries

Joseph B. Allen

January 12, 1938 to November 12, 2010

FRANCESVILLE - Joseph B. Allen, 72, of 123 N. Market St., Francesville, died at 7:48 a.m., Friday, Nov. 12, at St. Elizabeth East Hospital, Lafayette.

He was born Jan. 12, 1938, in Washington Court House, OH, to Joseph and Ida Rayburn Allen. He married Lucille Craft in October 1960 in Louisiana. She died in January 1993. He married Jackie Reiland in June 1977 in Minnesota. She died in February 2010.

Survivors include:
Cherie Lynn Allen, DeRidder, LA, Daughter
Richard L. Allen, Slagle, LA, Son
Crystal Lucille Allen, Slagle, LA, Granddaughter
Ida M. Rayburn Allen, Mother
Darrell Eugene (Sue) Allen, Francesville, Brother & Sister-in-law

Preceded in death by:
Joseph Allen, Father
Russell Dale Allen, Brother

Mr. Allen was a First Sergeant in the U.S. Army. He entered the service in 1957 and retired in 1977. He served 54 monthes in Vietnam. He received the Silver Star, five Bronze Stars, three Purple Hearts, and received several other presidential citations. In 2006, he was the Sergeant Major of the Purple Heart Convention in Washington D.C. For many years, he attended the Big Red Convention, most recently in San Antonio, TX. He was a lifetime member of VFW in Wisconsin. He was a member of the American Legion Post #228 Francesville.

The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday (Nov. 18), at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. He will be buried with his wife Jacquelyn in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA.

Memorial donations may be given to the Pulaski County Special Olympics in memory of Joe Allen for letterman’s jackets.

Rick S. Disinger

October 23, 1961 to October 31, 2010

BLOOMINGTON - Ricky S. Disinger 49, of Monticello passed away Sunday, Oct. 31, at Clarian Arnett Hospital, Lafayette with his family by his side.

He was born on Oct. 23, 1961 in Winamac to Charles and Violet (Marchand) Disinger.

He is survived by his mother Violet Disinger of Winamac; his wife Sadona (Martin) Disinger; his sons, Aaron and his wife Leslie Disinger of Monticello, and Zack Disinger of Kokomo; and step-children Ben Knight of Monticello and Sara Knight of Monticello. He also leaves behind his sisters Kay (Alan) Fritz of Winamac, Janet (Bob) Graham of Winamac, Betty (Don) Stotler of Bloomington, and Karen (John) Speicher also of Winamac; and his brother Larry (Diane) Disinger of Winamac; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father Charles Disinger, nephew Brian Speicher, and sister-in-law Diana Lynn Disinger.

Mr. Disinger was the founder of Diamond Engine and Machine,Monticello. He was also a member of the Pleasant Ridge Bible Church, rural Francesville.

Friends may come to Pleasant Ridge Bible Church (1068 W 200 S Francesville, IN 47946) on Tuesday, Nov. 2, from 3 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday (Nov. 3), also at the church. Burial will be in Koster Cemetery. Floral contributions may be delivered to the church.

Arrangements are being handled by Day Funeral Home of Bloomington. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.dayfuneralservices.com.

Gregory C. Goble

August 11, 1960 to November 11, 2010

WINAMAC - Gregory Charles Goble, 50, of 486 E. Tingler Road, Richmond (formerly of Winamac), passed away at 9:25 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, at Reid Hospital & Healthcare Services, Richmond.

He was born Aug. 11, 1960, in Logansport, to William and Sandra Dillman Goble. He married Rebecca Sue Alt on Dec. 17, 1989, in Winamac. She survives.

Also surviving are: 
Samantha Sue Goble, Richmond, Daughter
Savanna Sue Goble, Richmond, Daughter
Cash Charles Goble, Richmond, Grandson
William C. and Sandra Dillman Goble, Winamac, Parents
Bradley D. (Lorri) Goble, Winamac, Brother
Jonathon Kirby Goble, Indianapolis, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
William O. Goble, Brother

Mr. Goble was a 1979 graduate of Winamac Community High School and was a 1984 graduate of Ball State University. He had also attended Indiana University. He was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He was a former resident of Winamac and had lived in Richmond for 16 years. He was a salesman for Jack Doheny Companies in Twinsburg, OH, and was a member of the American Public Works Association. He was a member of the Central United Methodist Church in Richmond. He was a member of the National Rifle Association.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, and one hour before the services Tuesday in the church. The funeral service  will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday (Nov. 16), in First United Methodist Church, Winamac, with Rev. Matt Landry officiating. Burial will be in  McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Clara Mae Locke

May 25, 1923 to November 11, 2010

WINAMAC - Clara Mae "Babe" Locke, 87, of 515 E. 13th St., Winamac, died at 5:20 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 11,  at Hickory Creek, Winamac.

She was born May 25, 1923, in Chicago Heights, Ill., the daughter of the late Charles and Clara Reichert Krohn. She married William H. Locke on March 16, 1946 in Winamac. He survives.

Also surviving are:
John (Deloris) Locke, Winamac, Son & daughter-in-law
Jerry (Nancy) Locke, Winamac, Son & daughter-in-law
Alex Locke,  Grandson
Scott (Kelly) Locke,  Grandson
Nicki (Shawn) Gunter,  Granddaughter
Holly (Steve) Mize,   Grandaughter
Owen Locke,  Great grandchild
Spencer Locke, Great grandchild
Bryce Gunter, Great grandchild
Derrick Mize,  Great grandchild
William C.(Libby) Krohn, Kewanna, Brother

Preceded in death by:

Evelyn Leslin,  Sister
Dorothy Eile,r  Sister
Bud Krohn Sr,.  Brother
Florence Klampe,  Sister

Mrs. Locke was a member of the First Christian Church in Winamac and OES #96 in Winamac.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., (Monday, Nov. 15), at the funeral home with Rev. Jarrel Hartle officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to:  Alzhiemers Association, Lawton Christian Church or the Charity of the donor's choice.

David E. Marlatt

November 7, 2010

CULVER - David E. Marlatt, 57, Winamac (formerly of Plymouth) died at 1 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 7, at Hickory Creek, Winamac.

Survivors include his father, Jerry Marlatt of Indiana; a daughter, Rebekka Trepanier of Lewiston, Maine; a brother, Matt (Rosemary) Kovacs of North Judson; and a sister, Beverly (Jean) Michaud of Lewiston, Maine; granddaughter, Temperance of Lewiston, Maine.

The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. (CT), Wednesday (Nov. 10), at Heritage Baptist Church, Knox. Visitation will be an hour prior to the service. Burial will be private.

Memorial donations may be made to the Pulaski County Center for Hospice and Palliative Care.

The Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is in charge of arrangements.

Virginia I. Bucinski

August 5, 1923 to November 6, 2010

WINAMAC - Virginia I. Bucinski, 87, of 2359 South 525 East, Kewanna, passed away at 4:55 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 6, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac.

She was born Aug. 5, 1923 to the late Charles and Mary Myer Hanson at Grass Creek. On July 4, 1941, she married Leo J. Bucinski in Kewanna. He preceded her in death on Sept. 5, 2000.

Survivors include:
Janice K. (Rudy) Schultz, Kewanna Daughter & son-in-law
Joan M. Scheffer, Kewanna, Daughter
Mary F. (Joe) Wegner, Kewanna, Daughter & son-in-law
Dr. Thomas J. (Brenda) Bucinski, Harrisburg, IL, Son & daughter-in-law
Debbie Bucinski, Kewanna, Daughter-in-law
11 Grandchildren
14 Great grandchildren
7 Great great grandchildren
Bess Hauser Hughes, Monticello, Sister

She was preceded in death by:
Joseph T. Bucinski, Son
Bob Hanson, Brother
Ruth Shaffer, Sister
Jean Conn, Sister

Mrs. Bucinski was a 1940 graduate of Star City High School in Star City. She and her husband lived their whole married lives on their Harrison Township farm where they raised their five children. She was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church in Kewanna.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A private funeral service will be held at the funeral home with Rev. Martin Sandhage officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac.

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