Obituaries
Donna G. Harper
July 29, 1932 to December 17, 2014
WINAMAC - Donna G. Harper, 82, of Longville, MN (formerly of Star City) died Wednesday, Dec. 17, at Chesterfield General Hospital in Cheraw, SC.
She was born on July 29, 1932 in Royal Center, to the late Lawrence Eugene and Glenne Wiseley Barker. She married Harold G. Harper on March 1, 1953 in Winamac. He survives.
Survivors include:
Terri (Murray) Garbett, Cape Coral, FL, Daughter
Toni (Ken) Sausman, Longville, MN, Daughter
Traci (Bob) Hardel, Kouts, Daughter
Richard Harper, Cape Coral, FL, Son
13 Grandchildren
8 Great Grandchildren
Francis "Gene" (JoAnn) Barker, Melbourne Beach, FL, Brother
Richard "Bud" (Donna) Barker, Seymour, Brother
Karen Sayler, Indiana, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Robert (Candy) Barker, Brother
Mrs. Harper graduated from Star City High School in 1950 and then St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in 1953. She received a bachelor's degree. She worked as a registered nurse at Pulaski Memorial Hospital for over 30 years. She retired in 1991. After retirement, she and her husband began spending their summers in Longville, and later their winters in Chesterfield, SC. She was a member of the Star City United Methodist Church. She enjoyed cro-knitting and had many interests including nature, especially fishing, flowers, trees, and hummingbirds. She was an avid reader and later listened to books on tape. She dedicated her life to the principles of nursing, helping others both in and out of the hospital. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Monday at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., (Monday, Dec.22), at the funeral home with Rev. Ruth Waite officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac
Memorial donations may be given to Chesterfield County Hospice or Salvation Army or Star City United Methodist Church.
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Elizabeth Selle Frazie
January 18, 1920 to December 16, 2014
WINAMAC - Elizabeth C. (Betty) Selle Frazie, 94, of Fort Wayne (formerly of Winamac), died at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 16, at Fort Wayne.
She was born Jan. 18, 1920, in Culver, to the late Herbert and Golda Woolington Hamman. Her first marriage was to Bill Selle who is deceased. She then married James Frazie who died in 1998.
Survivors include:
Mary E. (Robert) Short, Fort Wayne, Daughter
Ellen (Arden) Hargis-Miller, Fort Wayne, Daughter
Barbara (Ralph) Kiser, Star City, Daughter
Richard (Martha) Selle, South Bend, Son
14 Grandchildren
33 Great Grandchildren
4 Great Great Grandchildren
Ron Hamman, Kewanna, Brother
Ruth Talbott, Kewanna, Sister
She preceded in death by:
Kathleen Selle, Daughter
Lucille Newcomer, Sister
Geraldine Good, Sister
Robert Hamman, Brother
Ralph Hamman, Brother
Bud Hamman, Brother
Mrs. Frazie was a former member of St. Peter's Catholic Church and Christian Mothers while living in Winamac, and a member of the Monterey Legion Auxillary. She lived most of her life in the Winamac-Kewanna area, moving to Fort Wayne in 2004. She was a member of the Parkview Hospital Auxillary. Her first priority was spending time with her family, especially the grandchildren. She also loved to play cards, bake, and travel.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2:30 p.m., (Saturday, Dec. 20), at the funeral home with Rev. Bert Woolson officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations may be given to the charity of the donor's choice.
Matilda R. Earhart
July 30, 1917 to December 7, 2014
ROYAL CENTER - Matilda R. Earhart, 97, of Winamac, formerly of Royal Center, passed away at 5:40 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 7, at Hickory Creek Healthcare Center, Winamac.
Born July 30, 1917 in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas O. and Ada (Pratt) Hickman. On March 8, 1936 she married Lestel E. Earhart in Winamac. He preceded her in death on Aug. 9, 1982.
Survivors include her daughter, Roselyn Clark of Winamac, son, LaGene Earhart (Denise) of Winamac and sister, Betty Feightner (Jack) of Kokomo. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by 5 sisters and 2 brothers.
Mrs. Earhart was a homemaker. She was also formerly employed at Rice Corporation in Winamac and Hart Schaffner & Marx in Rochester.She and her husband also formerly owned and operated a carpet cleaning business and a mink ranch in Royal Center for several years. she formerly attended Bethel Bible Church in Winamac and Caley United Methodist Church in Royal Center. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, reading, gardening, playing the organ and singing.
The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 11, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Homes, Royal Center Chapel, with visitation from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Elder Donald Norrick will officiate. Entombment will follow at Ever Rest Memorial Park.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
Robert G. Tankersley
December 17, 1938 to December 9, 2014
CASSOPOLIS, Mich. - Robert G. Tankersley, 75, of Cassopolis, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, at his residence in the presence of his family.
He was born Dec. 17, 1938, to the late James and Sara Jane (Southworth) Tankersley, the third of six children. He married H. Sharon Brame April 30, 1977, in South Bend, Indiana. She survives.
He is also survived by children, Teri Tankersley of Goshen, Robert B. (Heidi) Tankersley of Goshen, Becky (Garry) Daniels of Cassopolis, Pamela (James) Schoff of Highlands Ranch, Colorado; eight grandchildren, Mason Kintigh, Jordan Kintigh, Abby Tankersley, and Lincoln Tankersley, Bryan Schoff and Brett Schoff, both of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Ryan (Gina) Daniels of Mishawaka, Mattie Daniels; two great-granddaughters, Taylor Barnard and Kelsey Barnard; five siblings, James (Francine) Tankersley of Ecuador, Sue (Richard Sweterlitsch of North Carolina, Daniel (Kathleen) Tankersley of Winamac, Barbara Keck of Cassopolis, Stephen (Susan) Tankersley of Cassopolis; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Mr. Tankersley loved the lake, loved building houses, and he loved Camp Eberhart. He was a people person who loved gatherings with family and friends. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Family and friends will gather Saturday, Dec. 13, for a Celebration of Bob's Life beginning at 12 noon at the family residence on Highfield Road in Cassopolis.
The family prefers contributions be made in Robert's memory to the YMCA Camp Eberhart, 10481 Camp Eberhart Road, Three Rivers, Michigan 49093.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Connelly Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Cassopolis.
Betty H. Allen
November 9, 1932 to December 14, 2014
MEDARYVILLE - Betty H. Allen, 82, of Medaryville, passed away at 7:50 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 14, at Logansport Memorial Hospital.
She was born Nov. 9, 1932 in North Judson, to the late George and Freda Rundbloom Herzog. On March 10, 1962, she married Amos Allen in Medaryville. He survives.
Also surviving are:
Becky (Russell) George, Monticello, Daughter
George Allen, Medaryville, Son
David Allen, Medaryville, Son
1 Nephew & 2 Nieces
Preceded in death by:
Harold (Lydia) Herzog, Brother
Mrs. Allen was a member of the Medaryville Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed reading, gardening, cooking, and crocheting. She also enjoyed word searches and jigsaw puzzles. She was a loving wife and mother. She was a friend to all and will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville; and one hour prior to services at the church, Friday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 19, at Medaryville Assembly of God Church, Medaryville, with Rev. Tom Dewlen officiating. Burial will be at Independence Cemetery, Medaryville.
Memorial donations may be given to Medaryville Assembly of God Church.
Sarah L. Behnke
November 23, 1927 to December 12, 2014
WINAMAC - Sarah L. Behnke, 87, of Culver, died at 4:58 a.m., Friday, Dec.12, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
She was born Nov. 23, 1927 in rural Starke County near Culver to the late Leo William and Esther Warmbrod Warren. She married Roland A. Behnke on Aug. 22, 1948. He died May 21, 1988.
Survivors include:
Patsy A. (Roger) Sickmiller, Plymouth, Daughter
Edward Roland (Barbara) Behnke, Culver, Son
5 Grandchildren
9 Great Grandchildren
2 Great Great Grandsons
Wanda Miller, Plymouth, IN Half-Sister
Preceded in death by:
Jessie Allen Sickmiller, Great Grandson
Mrs. Behnke was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Culver and was also involved with the United Methodist Women. She was a very hardworking woman. She spent many years as a farmwife, helping her husband on the farm. They moved to Culver in 1961, where she spent many years working at the Culver Military Academy and ultimately retiring from the Culver Inn. She was a 1945 graduate of Winamac High School. She never knew a stranger. She formed strong relationships with everyone she met and had amazing name recall. She enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, quilting, embroidering, and crocheting. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 15, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Reed Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be given to Wesley United Methodist Church or Culver EMS or Culver Union Township Fire Department.
Marguerite O. Wiebusch
October 10,1926 to December 12, 2014
WINAMAC - Marguerite O. Wiebusch, 88, of Burlington, died at 1:40 p.m., Friday, Dec. 12, at Wellbrooke of Kokomo.
She was born Oct. 10, 1926, in Winamac, to the late Ira and Caroline Traver Kersey. She married Richard A. Wiebusch on Feb. 22, 1964 in Aurora, IL. He died Dec. 22, 2011.
Survivors include:
Kerry (Cindy) Kopkey Fulton, NY, Son & daughter-in-law
John Kopkey, Winamac, Son
James Kopkey, Noblesville, Son
David Kopkey, Kokomo, Son
Jeff Kopkey, Mesa, AZ, Son
Sharon Lee Langdon, Chesapeake, VA, Daughter
Melanie Jo (Gary) Stalter, Kokomo, Daughter & son-in-law
Joey Wiebusch, Kokomo, Daughter-in-law
12 grandchildren
Many great-grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Richard F. Wiebusch, Son
Cynthia Ann Wiebusch, Daughter
Chad Kopkey, Grandson
Sisters Edna Bierrum, Iris Fern Shannon, Gertrude Brown, Wilma Keck, and Mary Roller.
Brothers Herbert Kersey, Hubert Kersey, Kenneth Kersey, Fred Kersey, and Robert Kersey.
1 Baby Sister
Mrs. Wiebusch was a charter member of the American Quilters Society, the American Quilt Study Group and the National Quilting Association. She was an NQA master judge. She was a board member of the Indiana Quilt Registry Project. She served as documentation chair of the IQRP. She co-authored their book "Quilts of Indiana." She also published four books of original quilting designs. She was a member of the Quilters Guild of Indianapolis and the Kokomo Piecemakers Guild. She also had a passion for photography.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., (Wednesday, Dec. 17), at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be given to Guardian Angel Hospice Kokomo.
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