Obituaries

Mary E. Clark

August 23, 1926 to November 25, 2016

MEDARYVILLE - Mary Eleanor Clark, 90, of Medaryville, died Friday, Nov. 25, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.

She was born Aug. 23, 1926 in Cambridge, Ohio to the late A.P. and Ada Bair Benjamin. On June 11, 1948 she married Eldon Clark in Medaryville. He died Nov, 9, 1995.

She is survived by sons Dr. L. Ross Clark of Redding, CA and Thomas N. Clark of Fairbanks, AK; 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Also, sisters Esther Houston of San Gabriel, CA, Lois McCarter of Greenwood, and Ruth Ann Hieronymus of Atlanta, GA; and brother Paul Benjamin of Paeonian Springs, VA.

She was preceeded in death by a sister, Ellen Virginia Benjamin.

Mrs. Clark moved from Hamilton, IN to Medaryville when her father became the minister at the Medaryville Christian Church. In 1963 she earned her bachelor's degree in education and her master's degree in education in 1968 from Valparaiso University. She worked as an elementary school teacher in North Judson. She was a member of the Medaryville Christian Church and the Indiana State Teachers Association. She enjoyed playing the piano and singing at the church. She would often sing while her husband Eldon showed slides of their many trips. They had traveled to 49 states.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2, at the Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville; and one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Medaryville Christian Church in Medaryville, with Rev. Don Nedza officiating. Burial will follow at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. 

William H. Kasten

August 21, 1948 to November 2016

ROYAL CENTER - William H. Kasten, 68, of Pulaski passed away peacefully at 2:42 a.m., Friday, Nov. 18, at his residence, surrounded by his family.

Born on Aug. 21, 1948 in Winamac, he was the son of the late Robert and Velma Dommer Kasten. He was a 1966 Winamac High School graduate. On March 13, 1972 he married Debra E. Schield. She preceded him on Sept. 9, 2011.

Survivors include his children, Amanda Sutton (Calvin) of Francesville, Maurice Kasten (Jennifer) of Winamac, Chad Kasten (Christina) of Winamac and Jason Kasten (Tricia) of Winamac, brothers, Eugene Kasten (Sherry) of Spooner, Wis., Fred Kasten (Jeanette) of Winamac and Marion Kasten (Wilma Jean) of Winamac and grandchildren, Connor Kasten, Keegan Kasten, Christian Kasten, Kiely Kasten, Kamron Kasten, Karson Kasten, William Sutton, Calista Sutton and August Kasten.

Mr. Kasten worked at the Francesville Elevator for over 20 years and he recently retired from the Braun Corporation in Winamac.

A celebration of life service will be at 12 noon, Wednesday, Nov. 23, at the Winamac Cemetery with Randy Neff officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to Riley Children’s Hospital.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel.

Alice M. Doyle

November 20, 1938 to November 20, 2016

FRANCESVILLE - Alice M. Doyle, 78, of Francesville, passed away at 3:41 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 20, at IU Health White Hospital, Monticello.

She was born Nov. 20, 1938 in Alice, TX. She married Francis Ambrose "Red" Doyle in 1964. He preceded her in death in 1987.

She is survived by: 
Matthew Doyle, Francesville, Son 
Michael (Jeanette) Doyle, Francesville, Son 
3 Grandchildren 
8 Great Grandchildren 
8 Siblings

Preceded in death by: 
Her Parents 
12 Siblings

Mrs. Doyle was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church in Francesville. She enjoyed listening to music, dancing, playing BINGO, cooking, and sewing. She was hard worker. She loved her family very much and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

A private graveside service will be held at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville, with burial to follow.

Memorial donations may be made to Monticello Healthcare. 

Mark E. Haring

August 19, 1948 to November 20, 2016

FRANCESVILLE - Mark E. Haring, 68, of Francesville, passed away at 8:20 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 20, in Brownsburg. He fought a courageous battle with cancer and was able to spend his last days with his family by his side.

He was born Aug. 19, 1948 in Lafayette, to the late Gilbert "Gib" and Arlos Grieger Haring. He was a 1966 graduate of Medaryville High School and attended Valparaiso University. On June 24, 1972, he married Lois M. Miller, in San Pierre. She survives.

He is also survived by: 
Morgan (Scott) Federer, Brownsburg, Daughter 
Kohen Federer, Grandson 
Graham Federer, Grandson 
Many Close Friends and Family

Mr. Haring was retired from INDOT, and was also a former gas station owner and radio DJ. He attended Francesville United Methodist Church. He was a former member of the Francesville Town Board and actively worked to better the community. He was a member of the Lafayette Corvette Club and was a past president of the Countryside Lanes Bowling League in Radioville. He enjoyed daily breakfast and coffee with his friends, hosting and cooking with the "dinner club" the last 25 years, and annual cruises to the Caribbean. He also enjoyed following the stock market. He had attended the Indy 500 for 44 years and was especially proud to attend the 100th running last year. He was a loving husband, father, and "pop" who loved spending time with his grandsons. He was a well-known and well-liked person of the community. His upbeat personality and contagious laugh will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 25, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. A celebration of life service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 26, at Francesville United Methodist Church with Pastor Doug Thompson officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to Francesville Fall Festival Committee, West Central School Corporation Science Department, and Francesville United Methodist Church.

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

Deborah A. Braun

December 1, 1950 to November 18, 2016

Deborah A. "Deb" Braun, 65, of Winamac, passed away at 3:50 p.m., Friday, Nov. 18, surrounded by her family at home.

She was born Dec. 1, 1950 in Logansport, to the late Edward Eugene "Gene" and Ethel G. Cherowbrier VonTobel. On Nov. 21, 1970, she married William J. "Bill" Braun. He preceded her in death on June 29, 2016.

Survivors include: 
David (Nancy) Braun, Kokomo, Son
Susan (Brian) Brothers, Columbus, OH, Daughter
Sarah (Shaun) Kasten, Winamac, Daughter
Alex Braun, Grandson
Nicholas Braun, Grandson
Alexandria Glenn, Granddaughter
Samantha Glenn, Granddaugther 
Adam Brothers, Grandson
Elizabeth Wiess, Grandaughter
Austin Kasten, Grandson
Madyson Kasten, Granddaughter 
Ed VonTobel, Brother 
Amy Worland , Sister 
Barry (Mary) VonTobel, Brother 
Lynn (Norman) Welker, Sister 
Leslie Diaz, Sister 
Several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins

Mrs. Braun was a devoted farm wife. She was a lover of all animals, starting with the first baby calf Bill gave her that lived in the basement. Her greatest love came later in life - her Scottish Terriers. She was an avid gardener and owner of Countryside Flowers. She helped to start the Master Gardener program in Pulaski County. She was an active member of the community and was a Pulaski County 4-H club leader for many years.She enjoyed gardening, reading, spending time with family and friends and always kept an open door policy to anyone who needed a friend. She will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 27, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Nov/ 28, at the funeral home with Rev. Tom Dewlen officiating. Private burial will be at Reed Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to Starke County Humane Society or Medaryville Assembly of God Church.

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

Maurine Wilder

May 24, 1939 to November 19, 2016

WINAMAC - Maurine Wilder, 77, of Winamac, passed away at 9:05 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 19, at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born May 24, 1939 in Columbus, to the late Lewis F. and Eathel Myers Wolters. At the age of four, her family moved to Phoenix, AZ. She graduated from North Phoenix High School in 1958. On Feb. 13, 1959, she married Josh Wilder. He survives

Also surviving are:
Daryl (Dianna) Wilder, Winamac, Son
Daryn (Laura) Wilder, Lake Worth, FL, Son
Annette (Tom) Walke, Phoenix, AZ, Daughter
Lynette Wilder, Winamac, Daughter
Emily (Mike) Cons, Granddaughter
Britni Wilder, Granddaughter
Joaunpaey Davis, Step Granddaughter
McKenzie Terry, Step Granddaughter
John Terry, Step Grandson
Sherrill Griffin, Sister
Margaret (Wayne) DeMeritt, Sister

The Wilders moved to Winamac in 1961 where they raised their four children. Mrs. Wilder was a longtime member of the Winamac Church of the Nazarene where she had formerly taught Sunday School and served as Bible School director, contributions secretary, Sunday School secretary, steward, secretary of the church board, missionary study chairman, and director of the "Pulpit Puppeteer" Ministry. In 1999, she was presented with the "Distinguished Service Award" by her church congregation. 

She was an active member of the community. She was a founding member of the Razzle Dazzle Red Hat Ladies group and a co-founder of Visually Impaired Persons "VIP" a local support group. She was a former member of the Kitchen Kadettes and Lamda Phi. Over the years, she enjoyed assisting her husband with the Northern Indiana Power From the Past organization

Mrs. Wilder had a gift for writing. Along with hundreds of poems, she also wrote and self-published four books. She was well known in the community for her "Joy in the Mailbox" ministry where she wrote thousands of letters to shut-ins and those who were experiencing difficulties in their life. Upon reflection on her vision loss due to macular degeneration, she recalled John 9:3, "...this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in my life."  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 22, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to services at the church Wednesday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 23, at the Winamac Church of the Nazarene, Winamac. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to: Winamac Church of the Nazarene or American Cancer Society or Kindred Hospice.

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