Obituaries

Edward E. Gady

January 14, 1923 to August 18, 2019

ROYAL CENTER - Edward E. Gady, 96, of Star City passed away at 10:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 18, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Lafayette.

Born on Jan. 14, 1923 in Star City, he was the son of the late Elmer “Ruey” and Josephine Crist Gady. He was a Pulaski High School graduate.  On Sept. 11, 1955 he married Catherine Wood. She preceded him in death on Feb. 5, 2004.

Survivors include his sons, Rex (Shelley) Gady of Burnettsville, Ronald (Carol) Gady of Star City and Robert Tinkle of Oliver Springs, Tenn.; and grandchildren, Jessica Gady, Ryan Gady, Brent Gady all of Royal Center; Dawn Patterson, Brian Tinkle, Robbie Tinkle and Kara Blevins all of Oliver Springs, Tenn.  He is also survived by several great-grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by brother, Elmer Gady and sister, Mary Alice Stacy.

Mr. Gady was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Winamac and the Eagles Lodge in Logansport. He enjoyed playing cards and spending time with family and friends.

Per Mr. Gady's wishes there will be no visitation or service.

Condolences for the Gady family may be left by signing the guestbook at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

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

Carl D. Sommers

February 25, 1932 to August 19, 2019

KEWANNA - Carl Dean Sommers, 87, of Grass Creek passed away unexpectedly at 5:54 p.m., Monday, Aug. 19, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Born on Feb. 25, 1932 in Grass Creek, he was the son of the late Adam and Nora Tabler Sommers. He was a Grass Creek High School graduate and a U.S. Army veteran. On Sept. 11, 1954 he married Nancy G. Wallace. She preceded him in death on Dec. 26, 1997. He married Eileen Busch on Jan. 16, 1999. She survives.

Also surviving are a daughter, Debra Smyth (Mark) of Austin, Texas; sons, Randall Sommers (Lisa) of Grass Creek, Kevin Sommers (Evie) of Nashville, Michael Busch of Leiters Ford and Steven Busch (Tammy) of Brownsburg; grandchildren, Kaitlin Peraino, Lauren Kneeley, Kyle Sommers, Taylor Smyth, Joshua Busch and Elisabeth Busch, and great-grandchildren, Addison and Alex Peraino.

He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Adam and Arnold Sommers and great-granddaughter, Alaina Peraino.

Mr. Sommers was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of Grass Creek United Methodist Church and the Grass Creek Lions Club. He enjoyed working on the farm and traveling.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 23, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory in Kewanna. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 24, at the funeral home with Pastor David Sommers officiating. Burial will be at Grass Creek Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Grass Creek United Methodist Church and/or the Grass Creek Lions Club.

Condolences for the Sommers family may be left by signing the guestbook at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

Emma J. Cafin

March 26, 1938 to August 19, 2019

FRANCESVILLE - Emma Jean Johns Stout McWhirter Cafin, 81, of Goodland, passed away at 12:20 a.m., Monday, Aug. 19, at White Oak Health Campus, Monticello.

She was born March 26, 1938 to the late Charles William and Emma Kopka Johns at the family home in rural Beaver Township in Pulaski County.

She is survived by: 
Gerold "Jerry" (Sherry) Stout, Son 
Bonnie (David) McRae, Daughter 
Barry (Debbie) Stout, Son 
Debbie (Randy) Jones, Daughter 
Anthony "Tony" (Deb) McWhirter, Son 
James "Jim" (Ann) McWhirter, Son 
Kevin Cafin, Son 
28 Grandchildren 
30 Great-Grandchildren 
2 Great-Great-Grandchildren 
Marie S. Poisel, Sister 
Donald R. Johns, Sr., Brother 
Harold (Linda) Johns, Brother 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Edward Johns, Brother 
Sandra K. Goller, Sister 
Lynn E. Johns, Sr, Brother 
Charles Johns, Jr., Brother 

Mrs. Cafin and her siblings grew up attending Pleasant Ridge Church in Francesville. She was a hard worker, having worked as a restaurant server for many years and later owning and operating Our Place Restaurant and Winnmill Restaurant in Francesville. She worked for 17 years at Westville Correctional Facility where she was a culinary teacher. She continued to work until her retirement at "80 years young." She enjoyed reading books and cooking. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 22, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Friday, Aug. 23, at the funeral home with Pastor Paul Dyke officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.

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

Kellie J. Bork

July 9, 1960 to August 3, 2019

WINAMAC - Kellie J. Bork, 59, of Logansport (formerly of Lowell), passed away at 12:28 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, at her home, surrounded by family.

She was born July 9, 1960 in Logansport to the late Eugene and Patricia Lebo Eudy. She graduated from Winamac Community High School. On June 30, 1979, she married Kenneth M. Bork in Winamac. He survives.

She is also survived by: 
Stephanie E. Bork, Hammond, Daughter 
Seven J. Bork, Logansport, Son 
Dr. Kim (Doug) Moyer, Winamac, Sister 
Kent (Shellee) Eudy, Houston, TX, Brother 
Karla (Jim) Gould, Star City, Sister 
Elaine Eudy, Logansport, Step-Mother 
Many Nieces and Nephews

Mrs. Bork worked as a medic and firefighter in Northwest Indiana for many years. She was a member of the Winamac First Christian Church. She enjoyed crafts and DIY projects. She especially enjoyed horses and being outdoors. Most of all, she loved her family very much. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and aunt. She will be deeply missed.

The family will honor Kellie's request that no services are to be held.

Memorial donations may be made to Winamac First Christian Church in Kellie's name.

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

Arangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. 

Cortney M. Starr

June 29, 1990 to August 10, 2019

ROYAL CENTER - Cortney M. Starr, 29, of Winamac passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at 7:15 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 10,.

Born on June 29, 1990 in Winamac, she was the daughter of Darren and Crystal (Kellems) Starr. She attended Winamac Community High School. 

Survivors include her son, Preston Thomas of Winamac, daughter, Harlee Thomas of Winamac, father, Darren Starr (Myra) of Winamac, sister, Amber Neeley (Billy) of Medaryville, grandfather, William Starr of Florida, step-brother, Cody Cobb (Abby) of Brookston and step-sisters, Micah Henderson (Jeff) of Alabama and Taylor Arbuckle of Winamac. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death her mother, Crystal Starr, brother, Brandon Starr, and grandparents, Darlene Starr and William and Tessie Kellems.

Ms. Starr was formerly employed at Family Dollar and Dairy Queen in Winamac. She loved spending time with her children.

A celebration of life service will be at 3 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 15, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home & Crematory in Royal Center with Pastor Ed Clark officiating. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at Franklin Township Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the family to assist with expenses.

Please sign Cortney’s online guestbook or leave a condolence for the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

John A. Ash

June 10, 1948 to August 11, 2019

ROYAL CENTER - John Arthur Ash, 71, of Royal Center passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at 2:58 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 11, at his residence.

Born on June 10, 1948 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Arthur “Pete” and Catherine (Wandry) Ash. He was a 1967 Winamac High School graduate and then enlisted in the U.S. Army in November of 1967. In March of 1968 he reported to Ft. Campbell, Kentucky for basic training and then to Ft. Knox, Kentucky for AIT. He was ordered to Germany in December of 1969 where he served at Coleman Barracks in Mannheim, Germany. He was honorably discharged in April of 1971.

On April 2, 1977 he married Terry A. Smith. She survives.

Also surviving are daughter, Tonya Barnett (Dave) of Bremen (grandson, Riley), son, Dustin Ash of Logansport (grandson, Cael), and son, Kyle Ash of Missouri.

He was preceded in death by brother, Leroy G. Ash.

Mr. Ash worked in insurance for approximately 15 years in Pulaski County. In 1999 he was employed by the Indiana Department of Corrections and worked at the North Central Juvenile Facility until his retirement 2013. He was a life member of the American Legion Post 71 and the VFW Post 1728 in Winamac. He enjoyed gardening, mowing, going to his grandson’s baseball games, reading, the Chicago Cubs, cookouts and spending time with his wife and family and his beloved dog, Stormy.

A memorial service with military rites will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 16, at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Winamac with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Friday.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church.

Please sign John’s online guestbook or leave a condolence for the Ash family www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

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