Obituaries

Robert D. Merriman

April 20, 1959 to August 26, 2022

WINAMAC - Robert Dale Merriman, 63, of Winamac, passed away Friday, Aug. 26, in South Bend.

He was born April 20, 1959, in Logansport, to the late Homer Dale and Alice J. [Zeek] Merriman. He graduated from West Central High School in 1977.

Robert Merriman

He is survived by:
Tonya Joseph, Daughter
Donna Peckinpaugh, Sister
Darlene (Tom) Phillips, Sister
Grandchildren: Jalyn Smith, Jadyn Smith, Cierra Cory, Breanna Cory, and Kyra Cory
Nephew: TJ Phillips
Nieces: Alyssa and Cassandra Peckinpaugh
Benji, Beloved Furbaby

Preceded in death by:
Tom Peckinpaugh, Brother-In-Law

In addition to farming, Mr. Merriman was previously employed for many years with Alloy Custom Products. He was a kind, funny, hard-working, laid-back, sometimes stubborn, man of few words. He could always be found enjoying a concert, making a trip to the casino, hunting, spending time with loved ones, or looking for the next good restaurant. He was an amazing cook.

Arrangements are pending at Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Phebe E. Ulery

November 1, 1943 to August 24, 2022

WINAMAC - Phebe Elizabeth “Liz” Ulery, 78, of Star City, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 24, at her home.

She was born Nov. 1, 1943 to the late Elmer Lyman and Cleora Mae [Raymer] Gunion. She was a graduate of Star City High School. On May 23, 1981, she married Robert Leon Ulery in Carrabelle, FL. He survives.

Liz Ulery

She is survived by:
Danny Lee Ulery, Son
Susan Louise (Norman) Pollock, Daughter
Brittney (Clifton) Smith, Granddaughter
Brylan Strickland, Great Grandson
Cannon Smith, Great Grandson
Dawson Smith, Great Grandson

Preceded in death by:
Bryan Smith, Son
Lola (Mark) Murphy, Sister

Mrs. Ulery was a talented seamstress who was well known for her quilt making. She loved her family very much and will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 29, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 30, at the funeral home with Chaplain Tim Lee officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in North Manchester, IN.

Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church in Winamac.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

James W. Philipps

1951 to August 24, 2022

MEDARYVILLE - James W. Philipps, 70, of Medaryville (formerly of Ft. Wayne), passed away Wednesday, Aug. 24.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 17, at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Medaryville, with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Mark Lutheran Church.

Online condolences may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville.

Patty L. Heims

February 13, 1945 to August 21, 2022

WINAMAC - Patty L. Heims, 77, of Winamac passed away Sunday, Aug. 21, at Hickory Creek in Winamac.

She was born on Feb. 13, 1945 in Winamac to the late Kenneth and Pauline [Passmore] Chamness. She attended Winamac High School; later in life earning a GED. She married Donald E. Heims. He survives.

Patty Heims

Survivors also include:
Craig (Brenda) Gilman, Son
Jeff (Rhonda) Heims, Step-Son
DeWayne (Trish) Heims, Step-Son
Dawn (Glenn) Bailey, Step-Daughter
Daniel Heims, Step-Son
Josh Gilman, Grandson
Caleb Gilman, Grandson
10 Step-Grandchildren
5 Step-Great-Grandchildren
Helen Chamness, Sister-in-law
John Brookman, Brother-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Derek Gilman, Son
Cody Heims, Step-Grandson
Carolyn Brookman, Sister
Joan (Glenn) Snyder, Sister
Kay (Oley) Schneider, Sister
Jay Chamness, Brother

Mrs. Heims worked at Brian’s in Monticello for several years and Eaton’s in Winamac for 26 years. She enjoyed raising tomatoes and fishing on the Tippecanoe River. She was an avid BINGO and Euchre player. She was a member of Winamac VFW Post #1728 Auxiliary. She enjoyed attending auctions with her husband, Donald. Most of all she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 27, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. (Saturday) at the funeral home with Rev. Don Franklin officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made Pulaski Animal Center.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Paul L. Boos

February 9, 1938 to August 20, 2022

AKRON - Paul Leon Boos, 84, of Akron, and formerly of Winamac, passed away at 4:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 20, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre of Wabash.

Paul Boos

He was born Feb. 9, 1938 in Pulaski, to the late Louis and Marie P. (Bond) Boos. He was a 1956 Graduate of Winamac High School. On Nov. 14, 1959 in St. Peter’s Church in Winamac, he married Cecelia Ann Weldon; she survives.

He is also survived by sons Mark and wife Carly Boos of Denver, Colo. and Eric and wife Karene Boos of Madison, Wis.; daughters Angela and husband Matt Huffman of Indianapolis and Brigid and husband Brady McArdle of Ft. Wayne; and 10 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Gene Boos, Edward Boos, Louis Boos Jr., and A. Allen Boos; and a step-sister Harvene Fisher.

Mr. Boos was a lifetime member of the Eagles F.O.E. #2580, Winamac, as well as the Moose Lodge L.O.M. #1518, North Manchester. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 37 years, having worked as city carrier, clerk, and postmaster. He also worked 17 years for Winamac Coil Spring of Kewanna after retiring from the Postal Service. He was an avid race fan and IU Basketball fan.

Memorial visitation will be held from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 3, at Hartzler Funeral Home in Akron. Following visitation, a reading of scripture and time of sharing will take place at 4 p.m., at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made in his memory to ZeruZeru 740 W. Wisconsin Ave. #324 Milwaukee, WI 53233 https://www.savethealbinochildren.org, or the humane society of the donor’s choosing.

Phyllis J. Gardner

Noveber 29, 1925 to August 20, 2022

WINAMAC - Phyllis J. Gardner, 96, of Winamac, passed away Saturday, Aug. 20, at Wynnfield Crossing in Rochester.

She was born Nov. 29, 1925 in Elkhart, to the late Carl C. and Helen I. [Petit] Himebaugh. She graduated from Elkhart High School in 1944. She then attended Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, MI for two years before earning a bachelor’s degree in education from Indiana State Teacher’s College in Terre Haute. While in college, she met Kenneth E. “Kenny” Gardner, and they were married on Aug. 21, 1948. He survives.

Phyllis Gardner

She is also survived by:
Susan K. Gardner, Eagle, CO, Daughter
April L. Gardner, Winamac, Daughter
Nan E. Gardner, Eagle, CO, Daughter
Wendy G. (Chuck) Rose, Winamac, Daughter
Michael D. Rose, Grandson
Katie L. Kennedy, Granddaughter
Evan C. Rose, Grandson
Anya L. Kurronen, Granddaughter
Kenna E. Kurronen, Granddaughter
Eleanor J. Gardner, Granddaughter
Amelia G. Gardner, Granddaughter
Lucy R. Kennedy, Great-Granddaughter

Preceded in death by:
Ann G. Rose, Infant Granddaughter
Ralph G. Himebaugh, Brother

Mrs. Gardner taught elementary, middle school, and high school for 23 years, retiring from Winamac Schools in 1983. Although she loved teaching, she always said her first career was as a wife and mother. Phyllis and Kenny proudly raised their four “Gardner girls” in Winamac. She possessed a deep Christian faith and was active in the Winamac First United Methodist Church. Over the years, she led and participated in various women’s groups, taught Sunday and Bible schools, and assisted with Kiwanis Club dinners. She cherished her Wednesday morning Bible study group meetings. Hers was a living faith, exhibited through her kind words, concern and caring for others, gentleness, and tenderness to those around her. Her sweetness and love were a part of her to the very end. She was a member of Monroe Modern Home Ec Club for over 50 years. She especially enjoyed helping her daughters and other young women with their 4H sewing projects. The couple traveled throughout the U.S. and many parts of the world together, always making friends wherever they went. They often traveled with People to People, an organization founded in 1956 by the Eisenhower administration to build cultural connections between everyday citizens around the world. This organization embodies the Gardner’s love of people and travel. She will be deeply missed, but her love will be a part of everyone she touched forever.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 25, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Additional visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 26. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. (Friday), at the funeral home with Donnie Kohls and Pastor Jeff Herron officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the Community Foundation of Pulaski County or Winamac First United Methodist Church.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.