Obituaries

Robert W. Brockus

June 3, 1937 to September 26, 2010

WINAMAC - Robert "Bob" Wayne Brockus, 73, 26455 S. Hogan Drive, Sun Lakes, AZ (formerly of Culver) died  Sept. 26, at St. Joseph Medical Center, Phoenix.

He was born June 3, 1937, in Argos, to the late Buros and Margaret Maier Brockus. He married Sharon Mowiser on Dec. 29, 1957 at the Walnut Church of the Brethren in Argos. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Debra K. (Mark) Gordon, Winamac, Daughter
Steven W. (Barbara) Brockus, Phoenix, AZ, Son
Whitney Brockus, Granddaughter
Derek Brockus, Grandson
Drew Brockus, Grandson
Konner Brockus, Grandson
Chantal (Kyle) Rensberger, Granddaughter
Vanessa Gordon, Granddaughter
Bria Rensberger, Great-Granddaughter
Mary Batcho, Plymouth, Sister
Bernice (Richard) Erow, Milford, Sister
Evelyn (Warren Maxwell) Bowman, Sturgis, MI, Sister

Preceded in death by:
2 Brothers
4 Sisters

Mr. Brockus and his wife lived in Indiana for many years before moving to Arizona in 1983. He had been an active supporter of the Argos Little League and was a former member of the Lion's Club. He was a member of the St. Steven's Catholic Church in Sun Lakes, AZ.

Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., (Friday, Oct. 15), at the funeral home with Rev. Martin Sandhage officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos.

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

Theodore J. Dresbaugh

March 5, 1923 to September 25, 2010

WINAMAC - Theodore J. Dresbaugh, 87, of 159 S. Old State Road 14, Winamac, passed away at 5:21 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 25, at Porter Valparaiso Hospital Campus in Valparaiso.

He was born March 5, 1923, in East Chicago, to the late Edward and Delilah Grensburg Dresbaugh. He married Hazel Ruth Hawkins on Aug. 16, 1946 in Crown Point. She died May 2, 2002.

Survivors include:
Mitchell TJ (Kathleen) Dresbaugh, Logansport, Son & Daughter-in-law
Richard Karl Dresbaugh, Wheatfield, Son
James Frederick "Flip" (Elizabeth) Thompson, Auburn, WA, Step Son
Marcella Jean Dresbaugh, San Francisco, CA, Granddaughter
Matthew Ryan Dresbaugh, Hobart, Grandson
Victoria Jo Dresbaugh, Wheatfield, Granddaughter
Elizabeth Ann (Edward) McCall, Hobart, Granddaughter
Conner McCall, Hobart, Great-Grandson
Piper Emily McCall, Hobart, Great-Granddaughter

Preceded in death by:
Jane Dorothy Dresbaugh, Daughter-in-law
Mitchell Thompson, Stepfather
Francis Edward "Buck" Thompson, Brother
Herbert "Toots" Dresbaugh, Brother

Mr. Dresbaugh served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Carlson Raider during Woarld War II. He worked at Youngstown Sheet & Tube (J&L Steel) for 27 years. When he retired, he and Hazel moved to Winamac to live on the Tippecanoe River.

Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m., Wednesday,  at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday (Sept. 30), at the funeral home with Pastor Rick Abbott officiating. Burial will be in Reed Cemetery, Winamac. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to the American Cancer Society.

James T. Connolly

May 2, 1930 to September 24, 2010

WINAMAC - James T. Connolly, 80, of 1180 W 500 N, Huntington, formerly of Winamac, passed away at 4:35 p.m., Friday, Sept. 24, at Heritage of Huntington.

He was born May 2, 1930, in Chicago, to the late Thomas and Hazel Fridlund Connolly. He married Claire L. Mars on April 18, 1953, in the Bethel Bible Church, Minneapolis, Minn. She survives.

Also surviving are:

Dane T. (Lori) Connolly, Omaha, NE, Son & daughter-in-law
Holly D. (Mark) Sale, Huntington, Daughter & son-in-law
Vicki L. (Jon) Canfield, Fort Wayne, Daughter & son-in-law
Nikki Hurley, Granddaugher
Amber Rodibaugh, Granddaughter
Kyla Connolly, Granddaughter
Robert Canfield, Grandson
Matthew Canfield, Grandson
7 Great Grandchildren.

Preceded in death by
Robert Connolly, Brother

Mr. Connolly was raised by his Uncle Art and Aunt Alice Olson in Winamac from the age of 9 with their children Charlene (Fritz) and Virginia (Barr). He served in the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne during the Korean War and was a paratrooper having completed 21 jumps. He farmed in Pulaski County for 58 years. He was a member of Bethel Bible Church, Winamac, Pulaski County Farm Bureau, Winamac Rotary Club, Winamac Investment Club and the John Purdue Club. He and Claire moved to Fort Wayne in July 2006 and then to Huntington to the Heritage of Huntington in May 2007.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Bethel Bible Church, and one hour prior to services on Friday. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday (Oct. 1), in Bethel Bible Church, Winamac, with Rev. Thomas Hopewell and Rev. Ron DeGraff officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to Bethel Bible Church, Winamac, or Parkinsons Awareness Association.

William Doty

July 11, 1934 to September 23, 2010

WINAMAC - William W. "Bill" Doty, 76, of 213 S. Monticello St., Winamac, died at 7:15 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 23,  at his residence.

He was born July 11, 1934, in Winamac, to the late Oley W. and Lucy Shellhart Doty.

Preceded in death by:
Harold "Oscar" Doty, Brother
Mary Catherine Doty, Sister

Mr. Doty was a member of the Indiana Theatre Owner's Association. He owned and operated the ISIS Theatre in Winamac from Aug. 27, 1958 until his retirement on Sept. 30, 1999. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. During his time in the service in the 1950s he was stationed in Japan.

A graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday (Oct. 2), in Reed Cemetery, Winamac, with John DeSabatine officiating. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski Memorial Hospital Hospice.

Roberta Johns

July 13, 1944 to September 21, 2010

FRANCESVILLE - Roberta Jo Johns, 66, of 2047 S 1200 W Francesville, died at 6:50 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 21,  at St. Francis Hospital, Beech Grove.

She was born July 13, 1944, in Winamac, to the late Burl and Fern Roberts Stout. She was married on June 9, 1962, in Winamac, to Donald R. Johns, who survives.

Also surviving are:
Diana Fern Johns, Francesville, Daughter
Donald R. Johns Jr., Rensselaer, Son
Earl E. (Stephanie) Johns, Francesville, Son
Eric D. (Maurie) Johns, Rensselaer, Son
Amy Jo (Todd) Overton, Portland, TN. Daughter
David West, Grandson
Elisabeth Johns, Granddaughter
Rachel Johns, Granddaughter
Andria Johns, Granddaughter
Sarah Johns, Granddaugher
Andrew Johns, Grandson
Jocelyn Johns, Granddaughter
Crysta Johns, Granddaughter
Joshua Johns, Grandson
Karmen Overton, Granddaughter
Cameron Overton, Grandson
Arnold Stout, Roselawn, Brother
Violet Tetzloff, Sturgis, MI Sister
Lowell Stout, Star City, Brother
Leroy Stout, Star City, Brother
Shirley Dunkel, LaGrange, Sister
Carol Pinks, Francesville, Sister
George Stout, Laporte, Brother
Mark Stout, Star City, Brother
Devon Stout, Star City, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Christian Johns, Grandson
Alex Johns, Grandson
Nancy Johns, Granddaughter
Kay Johns, Sister

Mrs. Johns lived all of her life in Francesville. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Francesville.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville and one hour prior to the service at the church, Friday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday (Sept. 24), at the First Baptist Church in Francesville with Dennis Gutwein officiating. Burial will take place in the Roseland Cemetery in Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to the Humanatarian Distribution Center in Francesville. 

Michael D. Brewster

November 9, 1950 to September15, 2010

NORTH JUDSON - Michael D. Brewster, 59, Winamac, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 15, at his home.

He is survived by his mother, Eva Brewster of Valparaiso; stepson, Chris Argiris of Knox, and son, Michael Brewster Jr. of Rensselaer.

A memorial service will be at 12 noon, Saturday (Sept. 25) at the American Legion Post 92 in North Judson. Interment by Hoosier Crematory.