Obituaries

Jensen Anliker

March 7, 1995 to October 10, 2015

FRANCESVILLE - Jensen Michelle Anliker, 20, of Anderson (formerly of Francesville) passed away at 9:11 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 10, at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health in Indianapolis.

She was born March 7, 1995 in Monticello.

Survivors include:

Anne M. (Brian Smith) Rodriguez, Indianapolis, Mother
Robin Kyle (Stacy) Anliker, Francesville, Father
Devin (Katie Fitch) Anliker, Brother
Brendan "Big B" Anliker, Brother
Caleb Evans, Brother
Raelynn Anliker, Sister
Sarah (Keterdrick) Banks, Sister
Tammy (Benjamin) Thompson, Sister
Rachelle (Shannon) Evans, Sister
Breanna Kistler, Sister
Devin Kistler, Brother
Myrtis & Phyllis Malchow Anliker, Paternal Grandparents
Tim & Vicki Evans Vuich, Paternal Grandparents
Ellyn Campbell, Maternal Grandmother
Stephen Smith, Maternal Grandfather
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins
Jon Nolley, Anderson, Fiance

Preceded in death by:
Fred Rodriguez, Maternal Grandfather

Ms. Anliker spent most of her life in Pulaski County where she attended West Central and Winamac schools. She graduated from Oak Hill High School in Oak Hill, WV in 2014. Most recently she was attending the Art Institute in Indianapolis where she was pursuing a degree in culinary arts management. She was employed at Wal-Mart in Anderson. She was very outgoing and she lived life to the fullest. She enjoyed cooking, music, motorcycle rides, and bowling. She especially enjoyed spending time with friends and family. Her family was everything to her. She will be dearly missed. Her family reports that "although we are saddened by our loss, we are filled with joy by Jensen's gift of life through organ and tissue donation."

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville; and one hour prior to services Saturday at the church. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17, at Francesville First Christian Church, Francesville, with Pastor Lori Lucas officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to the funeral home to help the family with funeral expenses.

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

Michael Cardwell

September 13, 1956 to October 10, 2015

WINAMAC - Michael David Cardwell, 59, of Winamac, passed away at 4:12 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 10, at his home in Winamac.

He was born Sept. 13, 1956, in Merrillville, to Elmer and Patricia Mayfield Cardwell.

Survivors include:
Megan Renee (Agim) Dupi, Indianapolis, Daughter
Nicholas Michael (Angela) Cardwell, Anderson, Son
Lydia Marie Cardwell, Granddaughter
Adelaine Drita Dupi, Granddaughter
Anjeza Arlene Dupi, Granddaughter
Patricia Sue Mayfield Cardwell, Winamac, Mother
Brian (Janet) Cardwell, Kouts, Brother
Brett Cardwell, Winamac, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Elmer Clyde Cardwell, Father

Mr. Cardwell was a welder, machinist and boilermaker. He also did private construction in Lake County. He also worked in computer graphics. He was a member of the boilermakers union in Lake County. He was a member of the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed playing darts, pool and recreational shooting. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

Memorial donations may be given to the funeral home to help the family with funeral expenses.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. 

Michael Nuss

January 9, 1985 to October 11, 2015

WINAMAC - Michael Wayne Nuss, 30, of Bourbon (formerly of Winamac) passed away at 10:22 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 11, in Burbon, as the result of an automobile accident.

He was born Jan. 9, 1984 in Valparaiso.

Gabriel Nuss, Bourbon, Son
Misty Rooney, Bourbon, Fiance
Davon Annette (Rich) Doty, Winamac, Mother
Tammy (Jerry) Pratt, Francesville, Sister
Keith Nuss, New Carlisle, Brother
Jodie (Jeremy) Toot, Logansport, Sister
Tracy Nuss, Logansport, Sister
Robert Nuss, Chesterton, Brother
Jeffery Fowler, Logansport, Brother
Richie Doty, Lafayette, Brother
Brandie Doty, Warsaw, Sister
Roberta (Jeffery) Dehnart, Winamac, Maternal Grandparents
Melody Doty, Winamac, Paternal Grandmother
Several Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins

Mr. Nuss spent most of his life in Winamac. He had attended Winamac Community High School. He was employed as a welder and painter at Dragon ESP in Akron. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his two sons, who were his world. He was a loving father, son, brother and friend. He will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 7 p.m., (Sunday, Oct. 18), at the funeral home with Rev. Laura Bailey officiating. Private burial will take place at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the funeral home to help the family with funeral expenses.

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

Harvey A. Scheffer

Aubust 7, 1953 to October 6, 2015

ROYAL CENTER - Harvey A. Scheffer, 62, of Winamac passed away at 9 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 6, at his residence.

Born Aug. 7, 1953, he was the son of Melvin Scheffer and Julia (Johnson) Turnpaugh.  On July 27, 1974, he married Jane A. Fisher. She survives.

Also surviving are son, Matthew Scheffer (Natasha) of Winamac, daughters, Rachel Scheffer of Star City and Laura Beth Scheffer of Europe, mother, Julia Turnpaugh (Tom) of Onward, brother, Roy Dean Turnpaugh of Peru, sister, Penny Crissinger (John) of Winamac, brother-in-law, Don Fisher (Janet) of Winamac and sister-in-law, Pam Olson (Gordon) of Valparaiso.  He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, Zach, Tiffany, Jacob, Matthew, Harvey Michael, Olivia and Alexandria.

He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Arthur Scheffer.

Mr. Scheffer was a self-employed truck driver and he was also a farmer. He formerly worked at CFS. He was a former member of Eagles Lodge #2580 in Winamac.

A memorial gathering will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 12, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel.

Memorial donations may be made to one’s favorite charity.

Sign the online guest book or leave condolence for the Scheffer family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com

Vonda Z. Fisher

November 6, 1925 to October 4, 2015

WINAMAC - Vonda Zoe Fisher, 89, of Winamac, passed away at 8:15 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 4, at Life Care Center of Rochester in Rochester.

She was born Nov. 6, 1925, in Winamac, to the late Ira Earl and Fay Marie Miller Vanscoyk. Shemarried Lloyd Eugene Fisher in 1942. He died March 14, 1983.

Survivors include:
Carol Ann Schmidt, Culver, Daughter
Claudia Gene Schramm, Winamac, Daughter
William S. Fisher, Winamac, Son
9 grandchildren
16 great grandchildren
Richard Keller, Monterey, Brother-in-law

Preceded in death by:
2 Brothers & 2 Sisters

Mrs. Fisher was former worker at the Rice Corporation in Monterey. She also worked as a bookkeeper for Good Oil Co. in Monterey. She was a member of the American Legion auxillary in Monterey and Winamac. She enjoyed music, art and watching game shows. She was a good wife and mother.

No services will be scheduled.

Burial of cremains will take place at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Claire L. Connolly

March 30, 1932 to October 1, 2015

WINAMAC - Claire L. Connolly, 83, of Huntington (formerly of Winamac) passed away at 5:39 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 1, at Parkview Huntington Hospital.

She was born March 30, 1932 in Minneapolis, to the late Victor Emil Sr. and Edna Belland Mars. She married James T. Connolly on April 18, 1953 at the Bethel Baptist Church, Minneapolis. He preceded her in death.

Holly D. (Mark) Sale, Huntington, Daughter
Vicki L. (Jon) Canfield, Fort Wayne, Daughter
Nikki (Craig) Hurley Granddaughter
Amber (Jeff) Rodibaugh, Granddaughter
Kyla (Joe) McMurray, Granddaughter
Robert (Tammy) Canfield, Grandson
Matthew Canfield, Grandson
10 Great Grandchildren
Victor Emil Mars, Jr., Lady Lake, FL, Brother
Marilyn Hunter Cramer, Winamac, Sister

Mrs. Connolly was a lifelong homemaker; however, she did work at Northwest Airlines for three years. She was an avid Purdue fan, an outstanding cook and loved to entertain. She was a member of the Bethel Bible Church and the Christian Women's Club in Winamac. She also had attended Salamonie Church of the Brethren.  Claire and Jim met in Winamac when he picked her up while she was walking home with a friend. Jim asked Claire's father for her hand in marriage, and her father replied, "gladly." They were engaged for 15 months before the wedding day. Their honeymoon was a trip to Seattle. The Connollys lived in Winamac most of their lives. They moved to Ft. Wayne, in July 2006 and then to the Heritage of Huntington in May 2007. Claire loved her family very much and will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at Heritage of Huntington Multipurpose Room (1180 W. 500 N. Huntington, IN 46750). A second visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m., and from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, at Bethel Bible Church (6966 W. SR 14 Winamac, IN 46996); and one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Bethel Bible Church, Winamac, with Pastors Tom Hopewell and Mel Zumbrun officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to Bethel Bible Church, Winamac, or Salamonie Church of the Brethren, Warren.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.