Obituaries

Mary Jean Brennan

September 6, 1923 to March 20, 2010

FRANCEVILLE - Mary Jean Brennan, 86, of 101 Constitution Drive, Francesville, passed away at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, March 20, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville.

She was born Sept. 6, 1923, in Lebanon, to Robert L. and Jesse Fern Kincaid Martin. She married Cecil Brennan, Sr. on Dec. 7, 1941 in Lebanon. He died Sept. 17, 1976.

Survivors include:
Linda J. (James) Feuquay, Winamac, Daughter & son-in-law
Ann Brennan, Indianapolis, Daughter-in-law
7 Grandchildren
16 Great grandchildren
4 Great great grandchildren
Maxine Teeguarden, Frankfort, Sister
Nita Mundell, Oakford, Sister

She was preceded in death by:
Cecil A. Brennan Jr., Son
Robert Martin, Brother
Dale Martin, Brother
Marvin Martin, Brother
Carol Martin, Brother
Rupert Martin, Brother
Kathleen Sink, Sister

Mrs. Brennan worked for the Indiana Employment Security Division in Indianapolis as an accountant. She was a member of the Macatee Methodist Church in Arcadia, FL, and the Order of Eastern Star in Whitestown, IN.

Friends may call from 2 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. (Tuesday, March 23), at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Lebanon.

Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski Memorial Hospice or the American Cancer Society.

Jennie Phillips

January 10, 1921 to March 25, 2010

WINAMAC - Jennie Phillips, 89, of 624 E. 13th St., Winamac, died at 8:20 p.m., Thursday, March 25, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac.

She was born Jan. 10, 1921, in Hammond, to Anthony and Mary Novak Bieniewicz. She married Elmer "Bud" Phillips Jr. on Sept. 20, 1941 in Knox. He died Feb. 26, 1990.

Survivors include:
Candy L. (Jay) Bitterling, Winamac, Daughter & son-in-law
Jason (Christy) Bitterling, Winamac, Grandson & companion
Jamie A. (Dan) Wenzler, Kewanna, Granddaughter & husband
Jesse E.(Rhonda) Bitterling, Star City, Grandson & wife
11 great grandchildren

She was preceded in death by:
Leslie Phillips, Grandson
1 Sister
5 Brothers

Mrs. Phillips was a member of the First Christian Church in Winamac. She had lived in Winamac since 1986. She was a former resident of Knox, and Franklin. She had worked at several grocery stores in Knox.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday (March 30), at the funeral home with Rev. Glen Meyers officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to First Christian Church.

Sandra Humphrey

August 2, 1949 to March 23, 2010

MEDARYVILLE - Sandra C. Humphrey, 60, 15852 W 200 N, Medaryville, died at 9:15 a.m., Tuesday, March 23, at her residence.

She was born Aug. 2, 1949, in Rensselaer, to Cecil and Irene McCarty Mitchell. She married George "Peanut" Humphrey on June 3, 1972, in Rensselaer. He survives.

Also surviving are:
Maxi (Kyle) Shultz , Medaryville, Daughter & Boyfriend
Michael Humphrey, LaPorte, Son
George Humphrey III, Medaryville, Son
Johnny Humphrey, LaPorte, Son
6 Grandchildren
4 Great Grandchildren
Amanda Messer, Medaryville, Sister
Sadi York, Angola, Sister
Connie (Melvin) Molden, Wheatfield, Sister
Sandra Sue Todd, Rensselaer, Sister
Pauline Libak, Merrillville, Sister
Mary Lou Hoxie, West Memphis, AR, Sister
Ron (Alice) Barnett, Rensselaer, Brother
Richard Todd, Rensselaer, Brother
Bob Westerhoff, Merrillville, Brother
John Kreiger, Valparaiso, Brother
Colleen Humphrey, LaPorte, Mother-in-law

Preceded in death by:
Cecil Mitchell, Father
Irene McCarty Mitchell, Mother
Shirley Beshears, Sister
Howard Mitchell, Brother
David Mitchell, Brother

Mrs. Humphre had worked for many years as a beautician for Claudine Childers. She had also been a cook in various restaurants in the area.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Friday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon (Friday, March 26), at the funeral home with Rev. Rick Helton officiating. Burial will be in Independence Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be given to the family.

Alma L. Ewing

June 26, 1921 to March 23, 2010

FRANCESVILLE - Alma Lovene Ewing, 88, of 303 N. Bill St., Francesville, passed away at 3:31 a.m., Tuesday, March 23, at Rensselaer Care Center in Rensselaer.

She was born June 26, 1921, in Medaryville, to Chris and Irinda Farrar Linback. She married Robert C. Ewing on Aug. 29, 1940 in Idaville. He passed away Sept. 15, 2008.

Survivors include
Beverly Steele, West Lafayette, Daughter
Phyllis (Arden) Bathke, Medaryville, Daughter
Robert L. (Peggy) Ewing, Inman, SC, Son
Virginia Ewing, West Lafayette, Daughter
David (Carol) Ewing, Rossville, Son
Daniel Ewing, Francesville, Son
19 Grandchildren
27 Great Grandchildren
2 Great great grandchildren
Alice Shreves, Union Mills, Sister

She was preceded in death by:
1 granddaughter
1 great grandson
5 Sisters & 8 Brothers

Mrs. Ewing was a member of the Pleasant Ridge Church in Francesville. She was a life member of the VFW Auxillary 1728 in Winamac.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday. at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel-Francesville. The VFW Auxillary will conduct a service at 6 p.m. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday (March 27), at the funeral home with Rev. Lynn Rosiejka officiating. Burial will be in Koster Cemetery, Francesville.

Barbara Joyce Gildon

December 13, 1950 to March 20, 2010

FRANCESVILLE - Barbara J. Gildon, 59, of Francesville, died at 2 a.m., Saturday, March 20, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.

She was was born to Donna and Byron McBride on Dec. 13, 1950 in Musselshell County, Montana. She a married James Gildon on Oct. 5, 1986 in Gary, at the First Church of God. He survives.

Also surviving are:
Michael Laslovich, Cayman Islands, Son
Jerene Gildon, Francesville, Son
Jamey (Tonda) Gildon, South Bend, Son & Daughter-in-law
Shahanon Gildon, Highland, Daughter
5 Grandchildren
4 Great-Grandchildren
Donna McBride, Hollowtown, MT, Mother
Allen (Norene) McBride, Knox, Brother
Monte (Mae) McBride, Gotebo, OK, Brother
Sandy White, Cold Strip, MT, Sister
Many other relatives & friends

Preceded in death by:
Byron McBride, Father

Mrs. Gildon accepted Christ in her adult years and became a member of the Medaryville Assembly of God Church. Barbara completed Bible studies at Indiana Christian Bible College. She had received a Ministerial Certificate and Ministerial Commission from the Church of God in Anderson. She was a student at Berean School of the Bible/ Global University for Ordination.

Friends may call from 12 to 2 p.m., Friday, at Medaryville Assembly of God. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., (Friday, March 26), at the church with Rev. Tom Dewlen officiating. Burial will be in Osborne Cemetery in Hanging Grove Township, Jasper County.

Clinton Mullins

October, 27, 1930 to February 24, 2010

MEDARYVILLE - Clinton Mullins, 79, of 4455 N 1400 W, Medaryville, passed away at 1:53 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 24, in Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born Oct. 27, 1930, in Salyersville, KY, to William and Gracie Wireman Mullins.

Survivors include:
Kerry R. (Sandra) Mullins, West Lafayette, Son
Krystal L. (Paul) Poe, Lafayette, Granddaughter
Kevin L. Mullins, West Lafayette, Grandson
Hannah L. Poe, Lafayette, Great Granddaughter
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
6 Brothers
3 Sisters

Mr. Mullins was a former employee of Monon Trailer, Monon, and Talbert's, Rennselaer. He frequented the North Judson Jamboree. He was a former resident of the Sand Hill, and Hanging Rock, OH. He lived in Medaryville for many years.

Friends may call after 12 noon, Saturday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., (Saturday, Feb. 27), at the funeral home with Pastor James Rowe officiating. Burial will be in the Haver Hill Cemetery, Franklin Furnace, OH.

Memorial donations may be given to the family.