Obituaries

Orvel W. Podell Jr.

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.

Omer Ray Clark

December 27, 1927 to November 4, 2018

KEWANNA - Omer Ray Clark, 90, of Bruce Lake passed away Sunday, Nov. 4, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver, surrounded by his loving family and friends.

He was born Dec. 27, 1927 near Medaryville, to the late Dee and Myrtle (Riggs) Clark. He graduated from Medaryville High School in 1946 and from Purdue University with a degree in agriculture economics in 1951. He married Martha Ann McEwan at Medaryville Christian Church on Aug. 5, 1951.

Survivors include his wife of Bruce Lake; two sons, Larry Clark of Noblesville, Terry Clark (Debbie) of Lebanon; two daughters, Linda Clark of Sturgis, Mich. and Debby Litke of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Matthew Clark (Jainie), Melinda Hite (Jake), Aaron Clark (Jennifer), Amanda Crussel (Mike), Allison Blunk (Jason), Levi Clark (Brittney), Erica Reinfeld (DJ), Brooke Towns, Evan Litke (Brenda) and great-grandchildren, Ethan, Noah, Cooper, Paxton, Theo, Caleb, Wyatt, Micah, Cara, Titus, Mekayla, Gavin, Logan, Emilee,

He was also preceded in death by brother, Eldon Clark, and 1 great grandchild, Lauren Clark.

Mr. Clark was a farm operating loan officer for 40 years with Production Credit and First Union Bank & Trust in Winamac, and Peoples State Bank in Francesville. He lived on a small farm where he raised sheep (always), pigs, cattle and his special friends - his dogs and miniature horse. He was very active in community activities - he served as treasurer for many years on the Pulaski County 4-H Fair Board; Pulaski Memorial Hospital Board; Pulaski Children’s Welfare and Abuse Committee; several agricultural committees and projects. He served as master of ceremonies for many meetings. Noted for his humor and ability to tell a story, He often made it a teaching moment. He wrote a column every week for the Pulaski County Journal entitled “Ole Omer Says.” He was a loyal, avid fan of Medaryville Black Horses, West Central Trojans, Purdue Boilermakers and St. Louis Cardinals.

Mr. Clark was a member of Kewanna Church of Christ. He loved the Lord’s church and both of his church families. He served as an elder, Sunday school teacher, youth director and more at Medaryville Christian Church for many years. After moving to Lake Bruce he also served as elder and Sunday school teacher at Kewanna Church of Christ. He loved to enjoy and admire God’s creation. He was a loving husband, father, son, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle.

A celebration of life service will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Kewanna Church of Christ with Pastor Aaron McCombs officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorial donations may be made to the Kewanna Church of Christ and/or Taking Christ to Millions Mission.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home & Crematory, Kewanna Chapel.

Betty L. Hinderlider

January 29, 1935 to November 26, 2018

KEWANNA - Betty Lou Hinderlider, 83 of Kewanna, passed away peacefully at 5:40 a.m., Monday, Nov. 26, at Hickory Creek, Winamac.

Born Jan. 29, 1935 in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Lucy (Beauchamp) Peters. On Oct. 11, 1952, she married Kenneth A. Hinderlider. He preceded her in death on Oct.  25, 2003.

Survivors include her daughter, Cynthia Bowyer (Daniel) of Kewanna; son, Kevin Hinderlider (Mary) of Rochester; sister-in-law, Evelyn Peters of Kewanna; grandchildren, Brock Hinderlider (Leah), Justin Bowyer (Crysta), Nick Hinderlider (Amber), Seth Bowyer (Amber), Ethan Bowyer (Amanda) and Cole Hinderlider, and 16 great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by son, Steven A. Hinderlider; brother, Elmer “Sonny” Peters; and sister, Pauline Shidler.

Mrs. Hinderlider was a former custodian at Kewanna School. She also worked for many years at Switches/Federal Mogul in Leiters Ford, and she also formerly worked at Village Market in Kewanna. She was a member of the Eagles Lodge Women’s Auxiliary, Winamac, and a former member of VFW Post #1121 in Kewanna. She attended Kewanna United Methodist Church.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 29, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home & Crematory, Kewanna Chapel. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 30, at the funeral home with Rev. Todd Wilson officiating. Burial will be at Citizens IOOF Cemetery, Kewanna.

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

Florence R. Bauman

August 17, 1924 to November 27, 2018

KEWANNA - Florence R. Bauman, 94 of Rochester, formerly of Kewanna, passed away peacefully at 12:05 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 27, at Wynnfield Crossing, Rochester.

Born Aug. 17, 1924 in Winamac, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Grindle Braun. On June 11, 1943, she married Paul E. Bauman Sr. He preceded her in death on Aug. 3, 2002.

Survivors include her sons, Fred Bauman (Almeta Ann) of Rochester, Jim Bauman (Carol) of Kewanna, Cletus Bauman of Galveston and Donald Bauman (Lois Ann) of Rochester; daughters, Julia Kline (Gary) of Kewanna and Janece Warner (Bruce) of Talma; daughter-in-law, Vivian Bauman of Kewanna; 15 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

She is also preceded in death by son, Paul E. Bauman Jr.; sisters, Agnes Nicholas and Barbara Ferguson; and brothers Clement Braun and Herman Braun.

Mrs. Bauman was a 1942 Winamac High School graduate. During her high school years, she played the flugelhorn in the marching band. She loved to sing and play harmonica. She was a dedicated farm wife. She helped her husband with all the chores around the farm, including field work. She was in the field at planting time, helped bale hay and straw and drove trucks to the grain elevator at harvest time. She also helped with the beef cattle and hogs. She always planted a huge garden to help feed her family and was well known for her abundant crop of tomatoes. She canned the bounty of food to be consumed the entire year. She raised fryer chickens and laying hens and sold eggs. Her farm-raised turkeys were sought at holiday gatherings. She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, Kewanna, where she served as chairman on several occasions at fund-raising fish frys and was an avid member of the Rosary Society. She was a long-time member of the Twentieth Century Home Extension Club. She was an avid supporter of the Caston Band Booster Club and helped with their fish fry fundraisers also.

Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 30, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home & Crematory, Kewanna Chapel. A mass of Christian burial will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1, at St. Ann Catholic Church with Father Mike McKinney officiating. Burial will be at St. Peters Catholic Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Manitou Training Center and/or Grass Creek Lions Club.

Patricia L. Burkholder

July 24, 1936 to November 18, 2018

WINAMAC - Patricia Lee Burkholder, 82, of Hebron (formerly of Hammond), passed away Sunday, Nov. 18, at her home in Hebron with her son, Kevin, by her side and her beloved dog, Cozy, on her lap.

She was born July 24, 1936 in Medaryville, to Carl and Helen Jane Nichols Brown. The family moved from Medaryville to Hammond, where she was raised and graduated from Hammond High School.

She is survived by: 
Kevin (Lorraine) Burkholder, Chesterton, Son
Marion "Lamar" Ramey, Dallas, NC, Former Son-in-law 
6 Grandchildren 
12 Great-Grandchildren 
Bill Dale & Geneva, Lafayette, LA, Brother-in-law 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Carl Brown, Father 
Helen Brown Sackville, Mother 
Kimberlee Ramey, Daughter 
Jeffrey (Myrna) Burkholder, Son & Daughter-in-law 
Carol Dale, Sister 
Theodore Burkholder, Former Husband

Mrs. Burkholder worked most of her life as a telephone operator, first for Indiana Bell in Hammond and later for Inland Steel in Chicago. She loved animals, especially dogs and horses. She enjoyed sewing and quilting. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be sadly missed.

Private burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the Pulaski Animal Center.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Betty J. Bennett

May 10, 1927 to November 25, 2018

WINAMAC - Betty Jane Bennett, of West Lafayette (formerly of Winamac and Francesville), passed away at 4 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 25, at University Place Assisted Living, West Lafayette.

She was born May 10, 1927 in Canton, OH to the late Harry and Ruth Finger Davis. 
She married Gordon Vollmer on May 10, 1976 in Canton. He died Sept. 22, 1986. She then married D. Gene Bennett on May 28, 1994. He died March 7, 2011.

Survivors include: 
Norma June Harry, Canton, OH, Sister 
Many Nieces and Nephews 
Kevin (Susan) Bennett, Fishers, Step-Son 
David (Patsy) Bennett, Winamac, IN Step-Son 
Jeff Vollmer, Step-Son 
Darrel Vollmer, Step-Son 
Several Step-Grandchildren and Step-Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by: 
Donald R. Davis, Brother

Mrs. Bennett served in the U.S. Cadet Nurses at Aultman Hospital in Canton. She later moved to Francesville where she worked as a registered nurse for Dr. Dublin. She continued her nursing career at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac and retired after 43 years of service. Following retirement from nursing, she was a house mom at Pi Beta Phi Sorority at Purdue University for six years. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, Christian Mothers, Ladies of Charity, Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and Pi Beta Phi Sorority as well as a 50-year alumna of Aultman Hospital. She enjoyed traveling the country with Gene and spending time with her family. She will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 28, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac. A funeral mass will follow at 10:30 a.m. (Nov. 28), at the church with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski Memorial Hospital.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.