Obituaries

Kathryn A. Hiles Trusty

July 15, 1956 to February 17, 2019

WINAMAC - Kathryn Adele Hiles Trusty, 62, of Winamac, passed away Sunday, Feb. 17, at her residence.

She was born July 15, 1956 in Peru, to the late Ronald Cline and Joanne Merley Hiles.

She is survived by: 
Marissa McCullough, Winamac, Daughter 
Lara Trusty, Winamac, Daughter 
Heather Trusty, Winamac, Daughter 
Eric McCullough, Rochester, Son 
Austin Louthen, Grandson 
Keaghan Zehner, Grandson

She was preceded in death by: 
Braxton Stavedahal, Grandson 
1 Brother

Mrs. Trusty had worked at Walker Manufacturing, Culver. She was a member of Whippoorwill Community Church in Rochester. She was a dedicated mother and caregiver. She loved to read, and clip coupons. She was a good and caring friend.

No services will be scheduled.

Memorial donations may be made to the family to assist with the care of her daughters.

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

Arrangement have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary. 

Cash Holbrook

March 16, 1927 to February 16, 2019

WINAMAC - Cash Holbrook, 91, of Knox passed away Saturday, Feb. 16, at Starke Memorial Hospital, Knox.

He was born March 16, 1927 in Brainard, KY to the late Isom and Lula Allen Holbrook. On Aug. 2, 1989, He married Colleen May Dickson Risner. She died May 23, 1995.

He is survived by: 
Kenneth "Kenny" (Anne) Holbrook, Winamac, Son 
Darl (Pam Viktora) Holbrook, Winamac, Son 
Jennifer (Jay) Johnson, Francesville, Granddaughter 
Abigail Johnson, Francesville, Great-Granddaughter 
Several Nieces and Nephews

He was preceded in death by: 
Barbara Jo "Bobby Jo" Holbrook, Daughter 
Leonard Holbrook, Brother 
Irene Wright, Sister 
William Holbrook, Brother 
Cecil Holbrook, Brother 
Oma Wright, Sister 
Imogene Van, Sister 
Virginia Woolsey, Sister 
Isom Holbrook, Jr., Brother 
Madeline Rausch, Sister 
Jolene Simpson, Sister 
Edmond Holbrook, Brother 
Harold "Curly" Holbrook, Brother

Mr. Holbrook served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a life member of the Knox VFW and American Legion. He was a talented automatic transmission technician, having worked at several area dealerships before owning and operating his own business "Kash's Transmission" in Knox for many years. After retirement, he enjoyed the morning coffee groups at McDonald's and Fingerhut Bakery in Knox. He enjoyed making and sharing candy with family and friends. He also enjoyed bluegrass and country music as well as the outdoors, especially gardening and bird watching. He was a NASCAR fan, always rooting for Jeff Gordon #24. In his younger years, he was an avid hunter and trapper. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 21, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 22, at the funeral home with Rev. David Broad officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to the VFW.

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

Marcelino Salinas

December 25, 1931 to February 17, 2019

WINAMAC - Marcelino "Mark" Salinas, 87, of Winamac passed away Sunday, Feb. 17, at his home.

He was born Dec. 25, 1931 in Corwith, IA to the late Lino and Eva Miller Salinas. He graduated from North Judson High school. He moved to Winamac in 1980. He married Brenda A. Westfall on Oct. 1, 1994, in Winamac. She survives.

He is also survived by: 
Mark A. Salinas, Winamac, Son 
Barbara A. Tominac, Culver, Daughter 
Michael (Jennifer) Westfall, Washington, MI, Step-Son 
Sara Kilavos, Culver, Step-Daughter 
Jacob (Patti) Westfall, Port Hueneme, CA, Step-Son 
5 Grandchildren: Chloe, Jonathan, Bryce, Jackson and Porter 
Virginia (Fred) Worley, Porter, Sister 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
3 Sisters: Dorothy, Florence and Patsy 
8 Brothers: Roy, Darrell, Vidal, Russell, Percy, John, Leon and Fermine 
Marian R. Salinas, Former Spouse 

Mr. Salinas was a local businessman and entrepreneur. His first business venture was Mark's Service, a service station located on US 35 at the Pulaski/Starke County line. He built and operated The Alley until 1994 when the facility was renovated to accommodate All Seasons Home Center. He retired in 1999. Over the years, he also enjoyed farming with his father. He enjoyed working with his hands, especially building and fixing things. He was always figuring out a better way to do things. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Thursday, Feb. 21, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon (Thursday), at the funeral home.
Private burial will be at Culver Cemetery, Culver.

Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski Animal Center to honor Mr. Salinas's love of adopting and caring for animals.

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

Mildred G. Stoll

May 30, 1916 to February 13, 2019

WINAMAC - Mildred Grace "Milly" Stoll, 102, of Avilla, IN (formerly of Medaryville) passed away peacefully in her sleept at 4:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Parkview Noble Hospital, Kendallville.

She was born May 30, 1916 in Winamac, to the late Romie and Sylvia Grace Poisel Chamness. She married Albert Joseph Stoll on June 5, 1938 in Winamac. He passed away June 7, 1957.

Survivors include: 
Bob Stoll, Avilla, Son 
Janie Bartholomew, Avilla, Daughter 
Ginny Babcock, Ocala, FL, Daughter 
Shirley Wireman, Rensselaer, Daughter 
Jeannie (John) Majchrzak, Grovertown, Daughter 
Kaye Souders, Rensselaer, Daughter 
Pauline DeBoard, Medaryville, Daughter 
Bev (Gene) Westlund, Medaryville, Daughter 
Vicky (Butch) Caskey, Ligonier, Daughter 
Joan Stoll, Denham, Daughter-in-law 
27 Grandchildren 
Many Great-Grandchildren and Great-Great-Grandchildren 
Lydia Kennedy, Winamac, Sister 
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Marvin "Butch" Stoll, Son 
Joseph "Joey" Stoll, Son 
Jack Bartholomew, Son-in-law 
Ray Babcock, Son-in-law 
Larry Wireman, Son-in-law 
Paul DeBoard, Son-in-law 
David Komon, Infant Grandson 
Jessica Sayler, Great-Granddaughter 
Keaton Ganin, Infant Great-Grandson 
Elsie Kersey, Sister 
Ruth Garling, Sister 
Dorothy Tuley, Sister 
Arthur "Art" Chamness, Brother

Mrs. Stoll successfully raised 11 children while living in her own home in Medaryville. In 1978, she moved from Medaryville to Avilla to live with her oldest daughter. She was a talented painter and guitarist. She enjoyed crafting, especially crewel work, embroidery and crocheting. She also enjoyed gardening and canning. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 12 noon to 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 16, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. (Saturday), at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Parkview Hospice.

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

Leroy G. Ash

May 18, 1943 to February 2, 2019

MUNCIE - Leroy George Ash, 75, (formerly of Winamac) passed away Saturday, Feb. 2, at home with his wife and children at his side.

He was born May 18, 1943, the son of the late Arthur Pete and Catherine Wandrey Ash.

He is survived by his wife, Jill Ash; his brother, John (Terry) Ash; his children, Katie, Hannah, Haley and Olivia Johnson, Brook (Crystal) Ash, Natalie Forte, Carla (Matt) Pratt, and Justin (Johanna) Ash; 11 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by co-presidents of the R.O.M.E.O Club, Randy Acres and Bob Llewellyn; and all of his pets named Pete.

In his youth, Mr. Ash was a member of the Marine Corps Band, and he played Taps at the funeral for the first fallen officer in Vietnam. Upon his return to Indiana, he began a 25-year career at Wilson Foods, then served as a corrections officer for Logansport’s juvenile detention center until he retired in 2007. He was a talented musician, a skill he put to use as a trumpet player in several bands and as a vocalist for the San Quentin Seven. There wasn’t a song on the radio he couldn’t improve by singing along or ham-boning to, or a pie he wouldn’t make sure you tried before you could leave the house.

Mr. Ash is remembered for his easygoing nature and quick-witted sense of humor that brightened the lives of those around him and endured even in his most difficult times. He was the eye of the storm in a family that was always moving; if you asked him, he’d tell you it was like being in the middle of a flock of sparrows. Fair winds and following seas to a loving man, whose smile lit up a room even if he hated to be told so.

Arrangements entrusted to Parson Mortuary, Muncie.

Wayne Stalbaum

January 21, 1946 to February 9, 2019

WHEATFIELD - Wayne "Butch" Stalbaum, 73, of Medaryville, passed away Saturday, Feb. 9, at his home with loving family around him.

He was born Jan. 21, 1946, in Jasper County, to  the late Raymond L. and Betty E. Williams Stalbaum. He graduated from Tefft High School and married Betty L. Risner on June 27, 1964 in Tefft. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Children: Raymond ‘Butchie’ (Bobbi) Stalbaum and Janet (James) Derflinger.
6 grandchildren: Derrick (Abbie) Stalbaum, Kia (Rodney) Farman, Devin Stalbaum, Wesley Derflinger, Dakota Stalbaum, and Darian Stalbaum.
2 great-grandchildren: Kennedy and Madison Stalbaum.
Siblings: Bonnie (Jerry) Metts, Larry (Sharon) Stalbaum, and Russel (special friend Kharon) Stalbaum.
Sister-in-law: Sharon R. Stalbaum
Many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, James Stalbaum and Jack Stalbaum; and sister-in-law Lisa Stalbaum.

Mr. Stalbaum worked at Thermo Products, and was a farmer. He especially enjoyed his grandchildren and his cows.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 4 to 8 p.m. (ET), Thursday, Feb. 14, at Boersma Funeral Home, 90 E. Grove St., Wheatfield. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 15, at the Medaryville Christian Church with Pastor Don Nedza officiating. Interment will follow at the San Pierre Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Riley Children’s Hospital.