October 1, 1962 to May 4, 2013

WINAMAC - Daniel E. Wilson, 50, of Monterey, died at 7:48 p.m., Saturday, May 14, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born Oct. 1, 1962, in Cheverly, MD, to James and Myra Lovekemp Wilson. He married April L. Depue on Jan. 1, 1983, in Midwest City, OK. She survives.

Survivors include:
Stephen (Linda) Swetland, Wasilla, AK, Son
Amber N. Wilson, Monterey, Daughter
Jonathan J. Wilson, Monterey, Son
3 Grandchildren
2 Great Grandchildren
Myra L. Lovekemp Sundberg, Glendale, AZ, mother
James A. Wilson Jr., Glendale, AZ, Brother
Kenneth B. Wilson, Glendale, AZ, Brother

Preceded in death by:
James A. Wilson, Father
Pete Sundberg, Step Father

Mr. Wilson joined the U.S. Army in 1980 and then the U.S. Air Force in 1981. He spent the next 22 years serving his country, retiring June 30, 2004. He retired as a Master Sargent. He was a flight engineer for 19 years and an aerospace maintenance engineer for three years. He spent most of his career flying on the C-130. He loved flying. He served numerous times in the Persian Gulf during the recent conflicts there.

After his retirement, Mr. Wilson enjoyed collecting antique firearms. He loved the outdoors, keeping busy all the time, and his fur babies. He will be really missed by his family.

No services will be held.

November 29, 1952 to May 4,2013

ROYAL CENTER - Daniel L. Sparks, 60 of Winamac passed away Saturday, May 4, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis.

Born on Nov. 29, 1952 in Winamac, he was the son of the late Henry and Annabelle (Bitterling) Sparks.

Survivors include his brothers, David Sparks (Carol) and Douglas Sparks (Catherine), and sister, Deanna Pletka (Dennis) all of Winamac. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Sparks was a 1972 Winamac Community High School graduate. He was a retired brake inspector from Eaton Corporation in Winamac.

There will be no visitation or service.

Memorial donations may be made to one’s favorite charity.

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

November 4, 1932 to May 3, 2013

SUN CITY, CALIF. - Mary E. Schultz, 80, of Sun City, Calif., formerly of Pulaski County, passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday evening, May 3.

She was born was born on Nov. 4, 1932 in Rensselaer, the third child of Joseph and Myrtle Maienbrook. She married Chuck Schultz in 1951. He survives.

Also surviving are her daughters Kris Sheetz (husband George Grey) and Joleen Schultz (husband Dave Darnell) and son Chuck Schultz (wife Melinda Schultz), two granddaughters Heather Rudd and April Schultz and two great grandsons Ryker and Kayden Rudd. She is also survived by her younger brother, Joe Maienbrook, whom she helped to raise.

She was preceded in death by her older brother and sister, Bernie and Gene Maienbrook.

Mrs. Schultz spent her childhood and youth on a farm in Rensselaer. She was a cheerleader and developed a passion for dancing during her high school years. It was square dancing that brought Chuck and Mary together in 1949. After marriage and her husband's discharge from service in the U.S. Navy, the couple returned to Indiana in 1955 to set up their home in Francesville, and later Medaryville. In addition to being a wife and mother, Mrs. Schultz was active in the community and church. She later worked as the office manager for the local farm supply store, and then she managed the branch library in Medaryville.

From 1983-84, she served as the District Deputy for Eastern Star. Mary traveled throughout Indiana to the other 20 Districts. In the late 80s, she founded Mary’s Repeat Boutique. She and her husband enjoyed camping throughout their entire time together, first as a family and then as a retirement career delivering motor homes across the U.S. In 1999, they moved to Sun City, Calif., following two of their kids. She will be remembered as a loving mother, trusted friend, and devoted wife.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday (May 11), at the United Methodist Church, Sun City, Calif.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be given for the development of a play area for small dogs at Sun City K9 Adoptions. To make a tax deductible donation: Please provide a check made out to Sun City K9 Adoptions. Mail the check to: Joleen Schultz,  2852 Cupeno Court, Jamul, CA 91935.

November 21, 1916 - May 2, 2013

NORTH JUDSON - Marjorie (Schricker) Sullivan Mau , 96, passed away Thursday, May 2, in Winamac.

She was born Nov. 21, 1916 in North Judson, to the late Hazel Glen (Miller) and George William "Billy" Schricker. She married John Sullivan Sept. 3, 1936. He passed away in 1945. She then married Arthur K. Mau June 27, 1942 and he preceded July 6, 1973.

She is survived by two sons, Jerry (Betty) Sullivan and Art (Loretta) Mau both of Winamac.

She was preceded by one sister, June Weninger and a brother Grant Schricker.

Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. (CT) Sunday (May 5), with the funeral service following at 5 p.m. (CT), at O'Donnell Funeral Home, Inc., North Judson. Burial will be in Round Lake Cemetery, Knox.