Obituaries

Frank J. Eiler

July 18, 1918 to May 11, 2010
 

WINAMAC - Frank J. Eiler, 91, of 515 E. 13th St., Winamac, died at 3:10 a.m., Tuesday, May 11, at LaPorte Hospital, LaPorte.

He was born July 18, 1918, in Chicago, to Joseph and Rose Bookwell Eiler. He married Dorothy Clara Krohn on Oct. 18, 1941 in Winamac. She died Aug. 7, 2004.

Survivors include:
Nyla (Neal) Loomis, North Judson, Daughter & son-in-law
Shayla (Chris) Brown, Wanatah, Granddaughter
Cory (Jamie) Busse, North Judson, Grandson
Blaine Joseph Busse, Great grandson

He was preceded in death by:
3 Brothers
4 Sisters

Mr. Eiler was a carpenter and a farmer in the Winamac area for many years. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and served several years overseas. He was a member of VFW Post 1728 in Winamac. He was also a member of Local 615 of the Carpenters Union.

Friends may call from 9:30 to 11 a.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., (Friday, May 14), at the funeral home, with John Locke officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to the Hickory Creek Recreation fund. 

Alma L. Good

January 6, 1920 to May 10, 2010
 

WINAMAC - Alma L. Good, 90, of 624 E. 13th St., Winamac,  passed away at 12:40 AM Monday, May 10, at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac.

She was born Jan. 6, 1920, in Idaville,  to Albert and Gertrude Reingardt. She married Gale M. Good on Jan. 26, 1941 in White County. He died Oct. 29, 2007.

Survivors include:
Dean L. ( Linda) Good, Winamac,  Son & daughter-in-law
Karen L. Good, Granddaughter
Sharon (Ed) Mosher, Granddaughter & husband
Ruth (Kevin) Allen, Granddaughter & husband
Diane (Ryan) Graham, Granddaughter & husband
4 Great Grandchildren
Claudia Reingardt, Monticello,  Sister-in law
Several nieces & nephews

She was preceded in death by:
Gayle Louise Good, Daughter
Fred Reingardt, Brother
Mildred Reingardt, Sister
Merle Reingardt, Brother

Mrs. Good was a member of Paul's Chapel Church and was the church pianist for over 25 years. She was a homemaker. She graduated from Idaville High School in 1938.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be  at 11 a.m., Saturday (May 15), at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark and Rev. James Gabhart officiating. Burial will be in Paul's Chapel Cemetery, Winamac. 

Memorial donations may be given to Paul's Chapel Cemetery Fund.

Carol A. Garrison

August 17, 1951 to May 8, 2010
 

WINAMAC - Carol A. Garrison, 58, of 302 S. West St., Winamac, died at 3:12 p.m., Saturday, May 8, at St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart.

She was born Aug. 17, 1951, in Trenton, NJ, to John and Pauline Haupt Garrison.

Survivors include:
Jennifer (Jason) Weissmann, Winamac,  Daughter & son-in-law
Thomas Garrison, Trenton, NJ, Son
2 Brothers

She was preceded in death by:
Parents
Gary Garrison, Brother
Paul W. Garrison, Brother

Ms. Garrison was a steel stacker at NWL Transformers in Borden Town, NJ. She came to Winamac in 2008 to live with her daughter.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday,  at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday (May 13), at the funeral home with Rev. Martin Sandhage officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the family.

Stanley R. Jordan

August 10, 1937 to May 6, 2010

WINAMAC - Stanley R. Jordan, 72, of 1336 W 1000 S, Star City, passed away at 11:24 a.m., Thursday, May 6, in Seton Speciality Hospital, Lafayette.

He was born Aug. 10, 1937, in Francesville, to Alfred and Fern Baker Jordan. He married Myra Mae Galbreath on Aug. 10, 1958, in the Headlee Church of God, Headlee. She passed away June 7, 2007.

Survivors include:
Jeffery B. (Donna) Jordan, LaPorte, Son
Jody M. (William) VanMeter, Star City, Daughter
Jason R. Jordan, Star City, Son
Justin G. (Christa Tumo) Jordan, Grandson & fiance
Kelsey N. Jordan, Granddaughter
Brittany L. (William) Hudson, Granddaughter
Joey L. (Chantial Scarborough) Cottrell, Grandson & fiance
Kayla M. Cottrell, Grandaughter
Ayris Hudson, Great grandson
Joyce (Rev. Joseph) Cunningham, Greenfield, OH, Sister
Judy K. (Jacob) Hoffman, Winamac,  Sister
James K. (Delilah) Jordan, Francesville,  Brother
William C. (Ruth) Jordan, Peoria, IL, Brother
Mark D. (Pamela) Jordan, Monticello, Brother
David N. (Kathi) Jordan, Winamac, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Janece Jordan, Sister

Mr. Jordan retired from TRW Ross Gear in Lafayette, after 48 years of service. He raised ducks, geese, swans, peacocks, pigeons, chickens, and pigmy goats on his farm. He enjoyed attending bird swaps throughout the midwest.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m.,  Sunday,  at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be d at 11 a.m., Monday (May 10), at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be in Pro Cemetery, Star City. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services. 

Memorial donations may be given to the Pulaski County 4-H Council for the Poultry Projects. 

Arrangements are pending at the Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Jewel Williams

January 4, 1926 to May 5, 2010
 

MEDARYVILLE - Jewel Williams, 84, 3503 E 1100 N, Wheatfield, passed away at 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 5, at Porter Valparaiso Hospital Campus, Valparaiso.

She was born Jan. 4, 1926, in Salyersville, KY, to Sam and Lilly Howard Minix. She married Morris Williams in Salyersville, KY. He died in September 1959.  She married Joseph Willis in 1967 in Medaryville. He died April 12, 2007.

Survivors include:
Samuel M. (Patti) Williams, Kewanna, Son
David W. (Betty) Williams, Francesville, Son
Patty D. (John) Oliver, Wheatfield, Daughter
Joyce L. (Allen) White, Winamac, Daughter
Thelma Ruth (Delbert) Lange, Plymouth, Daughter
Jewel "Judy" (Patrick) Connors, Hebron, Daughter
22 Grandchildren
34 Great-Grandchildren
3 Great-Great-Grandchildren
Elizabeth (Corbet) Bailey, Salyersville, KY, Sister
Missouri (Paul) Meade, Salyersville, KY, Sister
Anna Faye Minix, Salyersville, KY, Sister
John (Jean) Minix, Salyersville, KY, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Larry Williams, Son
Donnie Williams, Son
Augalee Wallen, Sister
Mureal Arnett, Sister
Bertie Minix, Sister
Gustavey Jayne, Sister
Eva Davis, Sister
Wick Minix, Brother
Labe Minix, Brother
Edward Minix, Brother
1 Infant Brother

Mrs. Williams had been a member of the Medaryville Assembly God Church in Medaryville. She worked faithfully within the church and the ministry. She had also worked many years at the Medaryville Garment Factory. She and husband Joseph were instrumental in starting the Winamac Assembly of God Church. They were licensed ministers and served in the ministry together. They also owned and operated the Winamac Hotel for many years.

Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will be  at  2 p.m., Tuesday (May 11), at the funeral home with Rev. Tom Dewlen officiating.
Burial will be in Goodway Cemetery, Medaryville. 

Pauline L. James

November 8, 1915 to April 29, 2010
 

WINAMAC - Pauline L. James, 94, of 3811 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne, formerly of Winamac, passed away at 11:40 a.m., Thursday, April 29, in the Glenbrook Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center, Fort Wayne.

She was born Nov. 8, 1915, in Leiters Ford, to Lloyd and Grace Shadle Robinson. She married Leslie James in 1933. He preceeded her in death in 1966.

Survivors include:
Paulette (Dennis) Makovicka, Fort Wayne, Daughter
Melissa (Tony) Schultz, Fort Wayne, Granddaughter
Mason Makovicka, Wilmington, NC, Grandson
Kyle Schultz, Fort Wayne, Great Grandson
Connor Schultz, Fort Wayne, Great Grandson
Taylor McLean, Wilmington, NC, Great Grandson

Preceded in death by:
Cecil Robinson Brother
Mildred Howe Sister

Mrs. James was a member of the First Christian Church, Winamac. She was a longtime resident of Winamac, moving to Fort Wayne 16 years ago. She was formerly an Avon representative.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday (May 5), at IOOF Cemetery, Leiters Ford, with Pastor Rick Abbott officiating.

Memorial donations may be given to the First Christian Church, Winamac.