Obituaries

Dale A. Gilger Sr.

October 23, 1961 to July 6, 2020

MEDARYVILLE - Dale Allen Gilger Sr, 58, of Medaryville, passed away Monday, July 6, at home with his family nearby.

He was born Oct. 23, 1961 in Valparaiso, the son of the late Donald E. B. Gilger Jr. and Evelyn L Davis Gilger. He was a graduate of Valparaiso High School.

He is survived by:
Carry White Gilger, Medaryville, Wife
Dale Gilger Jr., Medaryville, Son
Zachary Gilger, Medaryville, Son
Sophia Gilger, Medaryville, Daughter
Donald E.B. (Terri) Gilger III, Indiana, Brother
Marquita (Randy Hoepker) Davis, Colorado, Sister
David Gilger, (Omar Rios) Colorado, Brother
Jason (Vita) Dust Indiana, Brother
Glen “Dale” (Millie) Markley, Indiana, Uncle
Pat Markley, Texas, Uncle
Louwella Markley McDonald, Tennessee, Aunt
Sally Markley, Indiana, Aunt
Cindy Markley, Indiana, Aunt
Larry Dust, Indiana, Step-father
Many cousins, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews

Preceded in death by:
Harry Davis, Step-father
William McDonald, Uncle
Bernard Markley, Uncle
Marilyn Markley, Aunt
Nancy Markley, Aunt

Mr. Gilger moved to California upon entering the armed services. While in the military he gained expertise in electronics. Afterward, he used and sharpened these skill sets in the petrol/chemical industry throughout California. He returned home to Indiana in 2010. He was passionate about electronics and continued with his unique skills after joining Jacob’s Professional Services LLC in Monon, owned and operated by Ed and Stacy Jacobs. He loved his work as well as the owners, associates and clients of the business. He answered calls regardless of weather or time of day. He would do troubleshooting or installations to keep stations available for Indiana communities. He always demonstrated his desire to train and share his passion for the job with those associated with him. He was especially devoted to his job during the Covid-19 pandemic. He also enjoyed cars and electronics both as hobbies and as work. His greatest joy was his wife and children. He constantly tended to their wellbeing and futures. He will be missed by many.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday, July 13, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m., at the funeral home with Jeremy Glasford officiating.

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

Charles L. McKinley

August 6, 1932 to July 5, 2020

WINAMAC - Charles L. “Charlie” McKinley, 87, lifelong businessman from Winamac, passed away at 7:40 p.m., Sunday, July 5, at home with his family by his side.

He was born Aug. 6, 1932 in Winamac to the late Lon and Flo Lebo McKinley. He graduated from Winamac High School in 1951. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On Sept. 20, 1968, he married Joyce V. Widup Needham at the First Christian Church in Winamac. She survives.

He is also survived by:
Catherine M. McKinley, Naples, FL, Daughter
Susanna C. McKinley, South Bend, Daughter
Kathleen J. (Roy) Crist, Star City, Daughter
Daniel L. (Anna) McKinley, Winamac, Son
Charles Michael (Deb) Needham, Logansport, Son
Cathy Needham, Springfield, MO, Daughter-in-law
Grandchildren: Celie McKinley, John F. (Richel Fox) Crist, Jacob M. (Katrina) Crist, Laura J. (Andrew) Bates, Allison McKinley Jones, Andrea (Jeremy) Williams, Daniel L. McKinley II, Alicia Hanawalt, Nathanial (Kristine) Needham, Chad (Serena) Bebee, Ann Marie Bradberry, Lisa (Sean) Allen, Melissa (Brandon) Shatto, Amber (Trevor) Pool, and Matthew (Ashley) Needham.
24 Great-Grandchildren
4 Great-Great-Grandchildren
Lois McKinley, South Bend, Sister
Geneva McKinley, Winamac, Sister-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews
Elsie Scheffer, Star City, Aunt
Many Cousins

Preceded in death by:
James Needham, Son
Helen White, Sister
Bill McKinley, Brother
Richard McKinley, Brother

After returning home from the service, Mr. McKinley went to work as a stone carver for his father at Winamac Granite & Marble Works, and also as caretaker of the newly developed McKinley Memorial Gardens. In January 1969, he and his wife purchased the monument business from his father which they would develop into the well-known downtown business, McKinley Monuments.

Mr. McKinley dedicated his life to serving the community and did so in a kind and caring way. He retired in 2009 – leaving a legacy of hard work and compassion. In 2018, he received the prestigious H.J. Halleck Community Service Award. He was a proud member of the Republican Party and served many years on the Pulaski County Election Board. He served on the Winamac Town Council for eight years where he also served as board president. He was a member of the Winamac Rotary Club (past president), Winamac Kiwanis Club, Winamac VFW Post #1728, and Winamac American Legion Post #71 (past commander). He was a member of the Royal Center Lodge #585 F&AM and received his Award of Gold on Dec. 8, 2010. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite and the Murat Shrine. He was a 50-year member of the Crystal OES #165 and was Past Patron numerous times. He was an active member of the First Christian Church in Winamac, where he had served as trustee, elder, and deacon. He enjoyed traveling all over the U.S. and Europe with his wife. He also enjoyed fishing in Canada. He loved his family, especially spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m., Thursday, July 16, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Kiwanis, Eastern Star, and Masonic services will follow at 8 p.m., at the funeral home. The funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Friday, July 17, at the funeral home with Pastor Jeff Seger and Youth Pastor Brandon Shatto officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to the First Christian Church in Winamac, or Kindred Hospice in Rochester.

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

Joyce L. Kellie

July 10, 1930 to July 3, 2020

ROYAL CENTER - Joyce Louise Betz Kellie, 89, of Winamac passed away peacefully at 12:30 a.m., Friday, July 3, at her home.

Born on July 10, 1930 in Birdsall, Mich., she was the daughter of the late William and Anna Waltz Betz. She graduated in 1949 from Adrian High School. On Aug. 6, 1950 she married Robert J. Kellie. He preceded her in death on Jan. 6, 2020.

Survivors include her daughter Elizabeth McClure of Winamac; granddaughters Lindsey (Brent) Ropp, Ashley (Zachary) Armstrong, Jessica Thompson, Amber Thompson and Susan Stotler; and eight great-grandchildren Lexi, Nathaniel, Jackson, Leo, Rylan, Skylar, Jonathan and Michelle.

She was also preceded in death by son Michael William Kellie, and grandson Michael William Kellie Jr.

Mrs. Kellie and her husband moved to Winamac in 1967. She was a member of the Winamac First United Methodist Church. In her earlier days, she helped with memorial and Kiwanis dinners at the church. She was also employed at the formers Russell’s Store for several years. She was well known for her various volunteer works which included helping out at the Pulaski Healthcare Center and donating over 1,500 lap quilts she had made to various centers in need. Those who knew her will also never forget her famous sugar cookies with her husband’s decorating touch. She enjoyed baking and sharing her baked goods with others. She also enjoyed embroidering and playing cards, especially King in the Corner and 500 Rummy with her granddaughters, or whomever else she could get to play. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, July 10at the Winamac First United Methodist Church with Lay Leader Barbara Kleinofen officiating. Burial will follow at the Winamac Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Guardian Angel Hospice and/or First United Methodist Church, or Quilts of Valor.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Harrison Chapel, Royal Center.

John R. Tuley

December 20, 1948 to July 2, 2020

WINAMAC - John R. Tuley, 71, of Winamac, passed away Thursday, July 2, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born Dec. 20, 1948 in Logansport, to the late John Martin and Dorothy Jane Chamness Tuley. On March 11, 1967, he married Nancy Shepherd, in Knox. She survives.

He is also survived by:
John Wayne (Mary) Tuley, Raeford, NC, Son
Beverly S. (Vick) Daugherty, Winamac, Daughter
Kenny E. (Samantha) Tuley, Ripley, Son
Becky L. (Kenny) Davis, Winamac, Daughter
17 Grandchildren: Latricia, Shawn, Patrick, Patricia, Christopher, Devin, Joshua, Austin, Patrick C., Zachary, Portia, Bailey, Kenny Jr., Joshalyn, Nicholas, Taleasha and Steven.
20 Great-Grandchildren
6 Step-Great-Grandchildren
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Casin Michael Dean Tuley, Infant Great-Grandson
Judith Ann Stigall, Sister
Tracy Allen Stigall, Infant Nephew

Mr. Tuley was retired from Plymouth Tube in Winamac after 47 years. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing, gardening, canning, mowing, mushroom hunting and floating the river. He also enjoyed bluegrass and country music. He loved a good drive in the country with his wife, especially driving by the kids’ houses. More than anything, he loved his wife and family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, July 6, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 7, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the family.

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

Maurice H. McKinney

January 4, 1934 to June 29, 2020

WINAMAC - Maurice Harold McKinney, 86, a lifelong farmer from Pulaski, passed away at 8:42 p.m., Monday, June 29, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Logansport. 

He was born Jan. 4, 1934 in Monon, to the late Harold and Hazel Morris McKinney. He graduated from Royal Center High School in 1952.  He married Margene Louise Benson on Oct. 25, 1953, at White Oak Methodist Church in Headlee. She passed away Feb. 27, 2014. 

He is survived by:
Gary McKinney, Pulaski, Son
Mike (Sue) McKinney, Rochester, Son
Steve (Sherry) McKinney, Winamac, Son
Tim (Sharon) McKinney, Star City, Son
Grandchildren: Kyle McKinney, Molly (Michael) Wardell, Brittany (Clayton) Smith, Bryan McKinney, Amy Stewart, and Josh (Jessica) Polstra.
Great-Grandchildren: Amelia Louise Smith, Michael Theodore Wardell, Allister Moore, Julian Polstra, and Jenna Polstra.
Phyllis Benge, Sister
Loren (Rosie) McKinney, Brother
Leon McKinney, Brother
Jerry (Darlene) McKinney, Brother
Many Nieces and Nephews

Mr. McKinney served in the Indiana National Guard and U.S. Army Reserves. He was a longtime member of White Oak United Methodist Church in Headlee. After retiring from farming, he drove a school bus for Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation. He served many years on the Pulaski-White Rural Telephone Co. (PWRTC) Board and Pulaski County 4-H Fair Board. He was a member of the (former) Winamac IOOF Lodge #168. He loved the outdoors, especially camping and fishing.  He took pride in keeping up his farm. He enjoyed playing Euchre and was very competitive. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s activities. He was a good father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be dearly missed.  

Due to concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, private services will be held at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Private burial will be at Winamac Cemetery in Winamac.  

Memorial donations may be made to White Oak United Methodist Church or  Pulaski County 4-H Program.

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

Melvin A. Garling

January 8, 1936 to June 22, 2020

FRANCESVILLE - Melvin A. Garling, 84, of Monticello (formerly of Francesville and Monon), passed away Monday, June 22, at his home.

He was born Jan. 8, 1936 in rural Pulaski County to the late Robert H. and Ruth V. Chamness Garling. He was a 1955 graduate of Monon High School and served in the Indiana National Guard for nine years. On June 14, 1956, he married Loretta J. Elston, in Indianapolis. They recently celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary.

He is also survived by:
Angela (Mark) Dickerson, Murfreesboro, TN, Daughter
Brandy (Rick) Hunt, Granddaughter
Brooke (Clark) Curry, Granddaughter
5 Great-Grandchildren
Devon Garling, Francesville, Brother
4 Nephews and 4 Nieces

Preceded in death by:
Phyllis “Phid” (Carl) McCormick, Sister
Richard Garling, Brother

Mr. Garling was a lifelong farmer in Pulaski and White counties. He was also a school bus driver for West Central School Corporation for 20 years. He was a longtime member of St. James Salem United Church of Christ in Francesville. He loved farming and spending time with family. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, horseback riding, and camping. He enjoyed traveling and seeing new places as well as listening to country music. He enjoyed going to Florida and sitting on the beach. He cherished trips to Branson, MO with his wife. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the safety of all concerned, a private service and burial will be held.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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

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