Obituaries
Audrey A. Martin
September 11, 1933 to May 26, 2010
WINAMAC - Audrey A. Martin, 76, of 711 N. Agnew St., Winamac, passed away at 11:50 p.m., Wednesday, May 26, at her daughter's residence.
She was born on Sept. 11, 1933 in Mundelein, IL to Harry and Ethel Hawker Wagner. In 1945, her family moved to Lake Mason near Briggsville, WI. She married Carl Williams on April 12, 1953 in Milwaukee. In 1954, they moved to Carl’s family farm five miles east of Winamac, where they raised five children. Carl survives. She married Jack Martin on March 11, 1989 near Walton. They lived most of their married life near Linton. Jack died Aug. 12, 2005. Mrs. Martin moved back to Winamac in 2006 to be near her children and grandchildren.
 Survivors include:
Lisa Kay (Glen) White, Winamac, Daughter
Deb (Don) DeSchepper, Wyatt, Daughter
Steven Williams, Logansport, Son
Jim Martin, Providence, RI, Step son
Terri (Bruce) Pearce, Denver, Step daughter
Nancy Click, Walton, Step daughter
Steven Martin, Walton, Step son
6 grandchildren
3 great-grandchildren
8 step grandchildren
16 step great-grandchildren
several beloved brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law
Preceded in death by:
David Williams, Son
Linda Davis, Daughter
Mrs. Martin had worked at the Fulton-Marshall Co-Op in Kewanna, IN for 15 years. She was a member of the Red Hat Society in Rochester. She had been a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Kewanna. She was a founding member of the Harrison Township Home-Ec Club. She loved to cook and for the past several years had been supplying the Winamac Marching Band with cookies.
Friends may call from 5 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A memorial service will follow at 6 p.m., Tuesday (June 1), at the funeral home with Steve Martin officiating. The ladies of the Red Hat Society will share memories of Mrs. Martin as part of the service.
Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski Memorial Hospice or Winamac Music Boosters or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Shelby Jean Jeffers
August 27, 1939 to May 26, 2010
WINAMAC - Shelby Jean Jeffers, 70, of 2059 North 100 West, Winamac, passed away at 7:05 p.m., Wednesday, May 26, at Miller's Merry Manor, Logansport.
She was born Aug. 27, 1939, in Mullins, SC, to Evans L. and Louise Carter Bryant. She married Robert H. Jeffers on March 15, 1957, in Hammond. He survives.
 Also surviving are:
Paula Jean (Chris) Cook, Downers Grove, IL, Daughter
Mark Allen Jeffers, Chicago, Son
Robert H. Jeffers Jr., Hammond, Son
Bryan (Amy) Lane, Herndon, VA, Grandson
Robert A. Jeffers, Cedar Lake, Grandson
Sarah J. Cook, Downers Grove, IL, Granddaughter
Emily E. Cook, Downers Grove, IL, Granddaughter
Preceded in death by:
Evans L. Bryant, Father
Louise Carter Bryant Nesbitt, Mother
Mrs. Jeffers has resided in Winamac for the past 8 years, coming from North Carolina. She was also a former resident of Calumet City, IL. While living in Calumet City she was a second mom to many children.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday (May 29), at the funeral home with Pastor Denny Wilson officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.
Vivian J. Dean
April 13, 1919 to May 24, 2010
WINAMAC - Word has been received of the death of Vivian Juanita Dean, 91, of Belleview, FL, formerly of Pulaski County, who passed away Wednesday, May 12, in Florida.
She was born April 13, 1919, in Rochester, to George and Maude Rawins Crose.
Survivors include:
Harry Weller, Logansport, Son
Jerry Weller, Wiersdale, FL, Son
Tom Weller, Warsaw, MO, Son
Several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by:
George Weller, Son
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday (May 29), at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac. Rev. Glen Meyers will officiate.
Mary Kay Lee
October 19, 1942 to May 18, 2010
FRANCESVILLE - Mary Kay Lee, 67, of 529 West Gordon St., Francesville, passed away at 1:40 p.m., Tuesday, May 18, at her residence.
She was born Oct, 19, 1942, in Lafayette, to Ellsworth and Helen Lowe Fitzpatrick. She married Charles R. Lee in 1971, in Georgia. He passed away on Feb. 15, 1981.
 Survivors include:
John E. (Davon) Lee, Lebanon, IN Son
Daniel D. (Lucy) Lee, Logansport, IN Son
John Lee, Lebanon, IN Grandson
Tionna Boggs, Lebanon, IN Granddaughter
Sandy Zhang, Logansport, IN Granddaughter
Bryan Cooley, Monon, IN Grandson
Corey Cooley, Winamac, IN Grandson
Ashley Cooley, Monticello, IN Granddaughter
Nathan Cooley, Logansport, IN Grandson
Preceded in death by:
Ellsworth Fitzpatrick, Father
Helen Lowe Fitzpatrick, Mother
Mrs. Lee was a former resident of Rensselaer and Mt. Ayr. She retired from the Rensselaer Republican newspaper eight years ago where she was a proofreader and typesetter. She was a member of the VFW Auxillary in Frankfort and Rensselaer.
Friends may call after 1 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will follow at p.m., Sunday (May 23), at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.
Salli Jo Haack
May 17, 2010
WINAMAC - Salli Jo Haack, 60, of 11295 W. Lakeshore, Kewanna, (Lake Bruce) passed away at 9:35 p.m., May 17, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka.
Her parents are George Norman Bewley Sr. of Hammond and the late Beatrice Mann Bewley. She married Thomas Haack on Aug. 29, 1970 in Hammond. He survives.
Also surviving are:
Jodi Lee Haack, Lafayette, Daughter
George N. (Linda) Bewley Jr., Ft. Wayne, Brother
Thomas M. (Nancy) Bewley, Houston, TX ,Brother
Donna S. Bewley, Westville, Sister
Mrs. Haack graduated from Gavit High School in Hammond, in 1967. She and her husband moved to Winamac (Lake Bruce) in 2000 after residing in Griffith for many years. She enjoyed quilting with her friends at the Thread Shed in Rochester,
A private memorial service was held at 11 a.m., Friday (May 21), at Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be given to American Heart Association or Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana [6316 Mutual Drive Ft. Wayne, IN 46825].
James B. Hoesel
May 15, 2010
WINAMAC - James Barrett Hoesel, 57, of 4560 South 550 East, Knox (Bass Lake), died at 3:15 p.m., Saturday, May 15, at his residence.
 He was born March 22, 1953, in Plymouth, to John and Gwen Gram Hoesel. He married Mary Morgan on March 22, 1989, in Knox. She survives.
Also surviving are:
Justine Hoesel, Knox, Daughter
Andrew (Jade) Hoesel, Knox, Son & daughter-in-law
Edward Lewis,Jefersonville, Son
John & Gwen Gram Hoesel, Culver, Parents
Sara (John) Bean, Lebanon, Sister
David Hoesel, Culver, Brother
Fred Hoesel, Culver, Brother
Megan Bean, Niece
Brian Bean, Nephew
Richard Bean, Nephew
Mr. Hoesel was a 1971 graduate of the Culver Military Academy, Culver. He had worked as a chef at several area restaurants including the Hayloft, Sporty's, Shore Room and the Cove.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m., Saturday (May 22), at the funeral home, with Rev. Glen Meyers officiating. Burial of cremains will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lake Bruce.
Memorial donations may be given to Puaski Memorial Hospice or LaPorte Hospital.
Mary Ellen Fox
August 15, 1927 to May 15, 2010
WINAMAC - Mary Ellen Fox, 82, of 1211 S. Woodlawn Drive, Winamac, passed away at 8:15 a.m., Saturday, May 15, at Miller's Merry Manor, Culver.
She was born Aug. 15, 1927, in Pulaski to Peter and Rosella Scheffer Foerg. She married Leo E. Fox on May 4, 1946, in Pulaski. He survives.
 Also surviving are:
Elaine K. (Glenn) Holmes-Cobane, Elkhart, Daughter
Ruth A. (Dale) Fox-Dietrich, Eagle River, AK, Daughter
Catherine L. (Mike) Reifert, Montgomery Village, MD, Daughter
John E. (Patricia) Fox, Fort Wayne, Son
Thomas P. (Jean Ann) Fox, Star City, Son
Rebecca J. (Richard) Cohrs, New Palestine, Daughter
10 Grandchildren
7 Great Grandchilden
Kenneth Foerg, Winamac, Brother
Preceded in death by:
Richard Foerg, Brother
Robert Fox, Son
Jeffrey Fox, Son
Mrs. Fox was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski, and was also a member of Christian Mothers and had been a CCD teacher for 14 years. She was also a member of the Indian Creek Home-Ec Club. She spent many winters in Florida.
Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The scriptural wake service will be at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday in the funeral home. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday (May 19), at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski, with Rev. Ronald Schiml officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery South, Pulaski.
Memorial donations may be given to the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski, or the American Diabetes Foundation.
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