August 29, 1947 to May 10, 2013

WHEATFIELD - Ralph ‘Punk’ Prater, 65, of Medaryville, formerly of DeMotte, passed away May 10, 2013, at his home.

He was born Aug. 29, 1947, in Rensselaer.

He is survived by wife: Betty, children: Julie (Berry) Baker, and Nicholas Prater, three grandchildren and siblings: Ronald Prater, Beverly Ann (Albert) McElroy, Francis Kay (Sherman) Wright, Marilyn D. (Don) Herald, Kathryn G (Bruce) Carroll, William H. (Becky) James Jr., and Michael G James.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother: Richard Prater.

Mr. Prater attended school at DeMotte. He worked at Fase’s, Ferrellgas, and Harv’s Welding. He was known and loved by all who met him. He loved junkin’ and helped at the DeMotte Fire Department. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Friends are invited to visit with the family on Friday, from 2 to 8 p.m., at Boersma Funeral Home, 90 E. Grove St., Wheatfield. The funeral service will  begin at 7 p.m. (Friday, May 17), at the funeral home.

October 1, 1942 to May 9, 2013

ROYAL CENTER - Jerry J. Weese, 70, of Star City passed away peacefully at 12:45 a.m., Thursday, May 9, at St. Joseph Hospital in Kokomo.

Born on Oct. 1, 1942 in White County, he was the son of Edward and Dorothy (Logan) Weese.

Survivors include his mother, Dorothy Weese of Logansport, sons, Troy Weese (Janet) of Sierra Vista, Ariz. and Brad Weese (Lupita) of Anchorage, Alaska, companion, Nancy Smock of Royal Center and her children and grandchildren, brother, Doug E. Weese of Royal Center, grandson, Nathan Weese of Sierra Vista, Ariz., niece, Tracy Mitchell (Gregg) of Chicago and nephew, Ryan Weese (Vickie) of Logansport.

He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Weese.

Mr. Weese had formerly worked for NIPSCO for 12 years as a plant mechanic. He formerly co- owned and operated S & W Equipment in Winamac and was a farmer and auctioneer. He was a member of Royal Center United Methodist Church, Royal Center Masonic Lodge, Past Associate Patron of the Mentone Order of Easter Star, Ft. Wayne Scottish Rite, Royal Center Lions Club and the Indiana Auctioneers Association. He enjoyed traveling, visiting with friends and handing out suckers to the kids at church.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, at the Royal Center United Methodist Church Family Life Center. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday (May 14), at the church's Family Life Center. Pastors Kevin Drane and Marcia Cline will officiate. Burial will be at Davis Cemetery, Burnettsville.

Memorial donations may be made to the Royal Center United Methodist Church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes. 

March 6, 1984 to May 8, 2013

MONON - Jacob Bradley, 29, of Winamac, passed away in his sleep around 12 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, at his home.

He was born March 6, 1984 in Monticello to Grover and Vickie (Hall) Bradley.

Surviving with his parents are his siblings, Tammy Pesina (husband: Joaquin) of Winamac, Josh Bradley of Winamac, Charlie Bradley of Winamac, Ashley Anderson of Winamac, Tom Cormican (wife: Rhonda) of Coonslake, and Geno Cormican of North Dakota.

Mr. Bradley attended West Central High School. He loved hanging out with his friends and driving around in his truck. He also liked mowing and watching movies. He really enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 12 noon until the time of funeral service at 1 p.m. Monday (May 13), at Clapper Family Funeral Home of Monon; Rev. Chris Dodson to officiate. Interment will follow in Tippecanoe Christian Church Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorials may be made to the Jacob Bradley Memorial Fund. 

August 24, 1945 to May 7, 2013

KEWANNA - Carol M. “Mama” Ingram, 67 of Winamac, died at 4:16 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, at her son Richard’s residence in Francesville, surrounded by her loving family.

Born Aug. 24, 1945 in LaPorte, she was the daughter of the late Edward Park and Margaret Katherine (Fisher) Wiles. On Nov. 26, 1968, she married Richard Ingram. He preceded her in death Oct. 19, 1988.

Survivors include her companion, Carl Bolen of Winamac, her children, Michelle Neace (Calvin) of Knox, Heather Anderson (Mike) of Winamac, Carla Estes of Winamac, Barbara Rumsey (Rob) of Monticello, Susan Ames (Cory) of Francesville, Richard Ingram (Janelle) of Francesville, Charles Ingram (Missy) of Buffalo, Kevin Ingram (Alana) of Winamac, Chad Bolen of Georgia and Charlie Bolen (Angie) of Francesville. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

She was also preceded in death by 4 brothers, 1 sister, son-in-law, Walter Estes Jr. and grandson, Trevor Dylan Ingram.

Mrs. Ingram was a 1964 Knox Community High School graduate. She formerly worked at Miller’s Merry Manor in Rochester and also Austin All Manufacturing in LaPorte. She was also a homemaker. She enjoyed helping others and had volunteered at the Red Cross in Winamac for many years. She also enjoyed singing karaoke and spending time with family.

Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna, and also one hour before the time of service on Saturday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday (May 11), at the funeral home. Burial will be at Barnett Cemetery in Kewanna.

Memorial donations may be made to the Ingram family.