Obituaries

May 12, 1929 to November 30, 2018

WINAMAC - Orvel W. Podell Jr., 89, of Winamac, passed away at 10:28 a.m., Friday, Nov. 30, at his residence.

He was born May 12, 1929 in Denham, to the late Orvel W. Sr. and Nellie L. James Podell. He married Betty L. Kasten on Oct. 24, 1951 in North Judson at the Methodist Church. She survives.

He is survived by: 
Rhonda (Jim) Pierrou, Winamac, Daughter 
Karen (Melvin) Button, Winamac, Daughter
Laura ( Keith ) Heigl, Winamac, Daughter 
Grandchildren: Angela (Charles) Bolen, Brian Pierrou, Cody (Hannah) Pierrou, Thomas Button, Kayleen Button, Lizzie Button, David (Melissa) Heigl, Jeff (Cindy) Heigl, Joe (Amber) Heigl, Katy (Jake) Swider, Matt Heigl, and Sam Heigl.
18 Great-grandchildren 
Barbara (George) Stump, South Bend, Sister

Preceded in death by: 
John Melvin Button, Grandson 
Vivian Podell, Sister 
Keith Podell, Brother

Mr. Podell was a retired farmer and rural mail carrier. He was a member of the Denham Baptist Church and served as a board member of the Pulaski County Farm Bureau. He was also a member of the Gideons International and served as Jefferson Township Trustee. He also served as chairman of the Pulaski County Election Board. He was a lifelong Democrat. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He received a quilt of Valor in June 2018.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 5, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 at the funeral home with Rev. Lynda Hosek officiating. Burial will be at Denham Cemetery, Denham. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

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

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.