Obituaries
John Anton Jr.
April 10, 1936 to October 31, 2013
WINAMAC - John "Ted" Anton Jr., 77, Winamac, passed away at 3:35 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31, at Memorial Hospital, Logansport.
He was born April 10, 1936, in Terre Haute, to the late John and Pauline Regas Anton. He married Joy M. McDonald on Jan. 30, 1959, in Crown Point. She passed away on July 15, 2005.
Survivors include:
Roxanne (Steven) Gorby, Winamac, Daughter
Glenn Anton Gorby, Winamac, Grandson
Ashley Brooke Gorby, Winamac, Granddaughter
Tom Anton, Dyer, Brother
Mary Kokenos, Des Plaines, IL, Sister
Wilma Petroski, Schererville, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Jimmy Anton, Brother
Mr. Anton served in the U.S. Air Force from 1953-1961. He was a former resident of Gary until he moved to Winamac in 1974. He also lived in Las Vegas from 1978-98, returning to Winamac in 1998 to spend more time with his grandchildren. He formerly worked for PPG in Gary as a truck driver until 1978. He also worked at Deluca Liquor in Las Vegas until his retirement in 1998. Hed was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski, and the Winamac Moose Lodge. He enjoyed bowling, bingo and gambling. He loved spending time with his family and friends, but he especially loved his time with his dog "Bear".
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. The funeral mass will be at 11 a.m.,Tuesday (Nov. 5), at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski, with Rev. Ambrose Ziegler officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.
Memorial donations may be given to American Cancer Society or the charity of the donor's choice.
Homer O. Martindale
June 20, 1944 to October 27, 2013
WINAMAC - Homer O. Martindale, 69, Star City, passed away at 4:05 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 27, at Hickory Creek, Winamac.
He was born June 20, 1944, in Star City, to the late Joseph and Florence Tomlinson Martindale. He married Freda Ann Clemons Lloyd on Feb. 23, 1979, in Clinton, IN. She survives.
 Also surviving are:
Sandy (Dave) Watson, West Lafayette, Daughter
Mary Martindale, Goshen, Daughter
Susan Warkentin, Goshen, Daughter
Jason Martindale, Warsaw, Son
Chris (Kristie) Martindale, North Webster, Son
Shanna N. Lloyd, Winamac, Step Daughter
Adrian Chupp, Winamac, Step Grandson
9 Grandchildren
3 Great Grandchildren
Wilbur (Linda) Martindale, Star City, Brother
George (Carol) Martindale, Star City, Brother
Virgil (Linda) Martindale, Humeston, IA, Twin Brotheer
Gert Thomas, Burnettsville, Sister
Mildred (Eldon) Kinzie, Logansport, Sister
Kay (Jeff Henderson) Malott, Logansport, Sister
Joe (Cecilia) Martindale, Kewanna, Brother
Jim (Brenda) Martindale, Logansport, Brother
Preceded in death by:
Lisa Lloyd, Step Daughter
Donna Woodard, Sister
Stella Dilts, Sister
Bessie Martindale, Sister
Mr. Martindale served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Color Guard that served at President Dwight D. Eisenhower's funeral service. He was a truck driver for most of his life. He also had worked in the construction industry. He was a member of the Yorktown Road Church of Christ, Logansport. He was a jack-of-all-trades and also enjoyed working on cars. He also enjoyed growing roses.,
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, (Oct. 31), at the funeral home with Mark Racop officiating. Burial will be in Star City West Cemetery, Star City.
Memorial donations may be given to American Cancer Society or Yorktown Road Church of Christ.
Earl E. White
May 22, 1924 to October 23, 2013
WINAMAC - Earl E. White, 89, of Winamac, passed away at 12:46 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23, at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.
He was born May 22, 1924, in Beebee, AR, to the late Elmer J. and Hazel A. Button White. He married Wanda Berneda Cross on Nov. 20, 1943 in Portageville, MO. She died Dec. 13, 1998.
Survivors include:
Shirley D. (Joe) Decker, Winamac, Daughter
Alice F. (Bobby) Creasy, Winamac, Daughter
Brenda S. Craig, Winamac, Daughter
Patricia "Sandy" E. Terry, Winamac, Daughter
Carolyn J. (Stan) Johnson, Talma, Daughter
8 grandchildren
14 Great grandchildren
Lucille Thompson, Rochester, Sister
Elmer White, Monterey, Brother
Preceded in death by:
Infant Son
Mildred Huffman, Sister
Ida Davis, Sister
Eldon White, Brother
Mr. White had worked as a farmer and was a retired sanitation worker for the Town of Winamac. He also worked in the tree trimming business for many years. He moved to Winamac in 1964 from Portageville, MO. He enjoyed telling jokes and playing cards and dominos with his daughters. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Visitation will be after 10 a.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., (Monday, Oct. 28), at the funeral home with David Broad officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be given to charity of the donor's choice.
Salrin services
MEDARYVILLE - A graveside service for Keith B “Frog” Salrin, 77, of Oklahoma (formerly of Medaryville), will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday (Oct. 15), at White Post Cemetary, Medaryville. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.
Mr. Salrin died Sept. 20, 2013, in Oklahoma.
Frain Mortuary Query-Ulbright Chapel in Medaryville is handling local arrangements.
Robert E. Lancashire
December 29, 1960 to October 10, 2013
FRANCESVILLE - Robert 'Bob' Edward Lancashire, 52, of Nashville, Tenn., passed away Thursday, Oct. 10.
He was born Dec. 29, 1960 in Pittsburgh, Pa. to James E. Lancashire and Edna Oeth; both parents survive. He married Karen Jo Onken on Aug. 27, 1983 in Clearwater, Fla. She died Nov. 29, 2012.
He is survived by two daughters, Heather (Jeff) Manor of Dickson, Tenn., with their 2 children, Lindsay and Cameron; and Amanda Lancashire of Nashville, Tenn., with her 5 children, Alexia, Jeremy, Joshua, Ashleigh and Jairon. He is also survived by his sister, Helen Lancashire of Tallahessee, Fla.
When he was age 2, Mr. Lancashire's family moved to Clearwater, Fla. In 1991, he and his wfe and their 2 daughters moved to Nashville.
A graveside service will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday (Oct. 22), at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville, with Rev. Susan Jennys officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the family in c/o Heather Manor.
Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel is in charge of local arrangements.
Irene M. Shepperd
September 23, 1932 to October 3, 2013
NORTH JUDSON - Irene M. Cegielski Shepperd, 81, of Medaryville, passed away Thursday, Oct. 3, in Winamac.
She was born Sept. 23, 1932.
Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m., CT Tuesday, at Souls Harbour Church, 9331 W 750 N, North Judson. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. CT Wednesday (Oct. 9), at the church. Burial will be in White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.
O’Donnell Funeral Home in North Judson is in charge of arrangements.
Gayhart C. Blanton
December 19, 1940 to October 10, 2013
WINAMAC - Gayhart "Gay" Clingler Blanton, 72, of Bedford, (formerly of Ora and Logansport) passed away at her home in Bedford Thursday, Oct. 10.
She was born Dec. 19, 1940 in Winamac, to the late Rutherford and Caroline Seljan Walters.
Survivors include:
Andrea (Bertrand Bayne) Turner, Orland Park, IL, Daughter
Allen (Colin Loxton) Clingler, Chicago, Son
John Turner, Grandson
Wesley Turner, Grandson
Andrew Turner, Grandson
Aubrey Turner, Granddaughter
Byron (Donna) Walters, Ora, Brother
Lawrence (Billie) Walters, Tennessee, Brother
Joe (Judy) Walters, Bass Lake, Brother
Several Nieces & Nephews
Merv Collier, Bedford, Companion
Preceded in death by:
Andrew "Bud" Clingler, Former Husband
Over the years, Mrs.Blanton and her late husband Bud had farmed, and they also owned and operated a carnival as well as a sanitation company. In her later years, she worked at Peak Community Services. She enjoyed traveling and taking cruises to the Caribbean. She especially enjoyed her trip to France with Allen and her trip to Croatia with Byron and his family. Some of her fondest "road trips" were driving all over the United States in her semi-truck. She also enjoyed taking care of dogs as well as cooking. She was truly a free spirit and very fun to be around. To know her, was to love her. She will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral services will follow at 11 a.m., (Saturday, Oct. 12), at the funeral home with Rev. Bert Woolson officiating. Private burial be at a later date in Ora Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be given to Peak Community Services (1104 S. US 35 Winamac, IN 46996) or Pulaski County Animal Control Fund (1503 E. SR 14 Winamac, IN 46996).
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