Obituaries

Virginia A. Steiner Wagner

March 14, 1930 to July 11, 2016

WINAMAC - Virginia "Ginny" Alto Wagner, 86, of Peachtree City, Ga., formerly of Winamac, passed away Monday, July 11, at the Southland Rehabilitation in Peachtree City, Ga.

She was born March 14, 1930, in Lafayette, to the late Harry and Edith Nelson Steiner. She married Henry Lewis Wagner on Feb. 12, 1961 in Lafayette. He died Sept. 24, 2013.

Survivors include:
Edie (Dean) Tendick, Winamac, Daughter
Herb (Megan) Wagner, Moreland, Ga., Son
Grandchildren: Jennifer Tendick, Travis Tendick, Kayla Wagner, Benne Wagner and Adam Wagner

Preceded in death by:
5 Brothers
5 Sisters

Mrs. Wagner was an active member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Winamac, for many years. She was also member of the church Ladies Guild. She enjoyed eating out, attending church conferences, Vacation Bible School and going to gospel hymn sings. She also enjoyed traveling on bus tours. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She will be remembered by many for the pies and cinnamon rolls she prepared for church events.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Sunday, July 17, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac and one hour prior to services at the church on Monday. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Monday, July 18, at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Winamac, with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating. Burial will be at St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be given to St. Luke Lutheran Church.

William D. Myers

April 14, 1950 to July 10, 2016

FRANCESVILLE - William Dennis Myers, 66, of Rensselaer, passed away at 6 a.m., Sunday, July 10, at Kindred Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born April 14, 1950, in Rensselaer, to the late Earl and Opal Mae Elston Myers.

Survivors include:
Jody (Kathy) Myers, Goodland, Son
Buffy (Bruce) Hines, Monon, Daughter
Grandchildren: Tyler Howard, Payton Hines, Kyle Myers and Jacob Myers
Jeanetta Myers, Walton, Sister
Linda Birnell, Walton, Sister
Crystal "Pete" Rinehart, Walton, Sister
Lynne Zingg, Rensselaer, Companion

Preceded in death by:
4 sisters and 3 Brothers

Before his retirement in 2014, Mr. Meyers worked as a forklift operator at Donaldson Co. in Rensselaer. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. He enjoyed riding his Harley motorcycle and fishing.

No services are scheduled.

Memorial donations may be given to American Diabetes Association.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville.

Kenneth M. Davis

June 12, 1931 to July 7, 2016

FRANCESVILLE- Kenneth M. "Kenny" Davis, 85, of Indianapolis, (formerly of Francesville) passed away at 6:25 a.m., Thursday, July 7, at Franciscan St. Francis Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born June 12, 1931 in White Post Township, Pulaski County, to the late Ralph and Clara Eggert Davis. On July 29, 1950, he married Jeanetta J. Houston in Medaryville. She survives.

Kenneth Davis

Survivors include:
Rachelle E. (Richard) Fay, Indianapolis, Daughter & Son-in-law
Timothy M. (Christine Mangold) Davis, Chanhassen, MN, Son & Significant other
Tayler Mikosz, Granddaughter
Emily Davis, Granddaughter
Bill (Nina) Davis, Francesville, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Bob Davis, Brother
Faye Henry, Sister
Helen Swing, Sister

Mr. Davis was a graduate of Medaryville High School. He worked for and later became owner of Houston Contracting. Through the years, he transitioned from early primitive equipment to modern laser technology. He was a member of the Francesville First United Methodist Church as well the Francesville Lions Club. He was a Past Master of Monong Lodge and current member of the Winamac Lodge #262 F&AM. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, and spending time with his family. He will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, July 17, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. A Masonic service will be at 5 p.m. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, July 18, at the funeral home with Pastor Dennis Gutwein officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to Francesville United Methodist Church or Independence Church.

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

Phyllis J. Cords

September 28, 1932 to July 4, 2016

FRANCESVILLE - Phyllis June Cords, 83, of Francesville, passed away at 6:45 p.m., Monday, July 4, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Rensselaer.

She was born Sept. 28, 1932 in Francesville to the late James and Mary Belle Harper Steffel. On April 20, 1952, she married Richard Cords in Francesville. He preceded her in death on Sept. 1, 1999.

Survivors include:

Daughter Cindy (Rudy) DeSabatine, Winamac; Son Roger Cords, Francesville; grandchildren Chad (Karen) Clark, Yukon, OK, Austin (Heather) Clark, Winamac; great-grandchildren Makani Clark, Malii Clark; and sister-in-law Carolyn Cords, Francesville.

Preceded in death by:

Son-in-law Don Clark, 3 Sisters and 4 Brothers

Mrs. Cords graduated from Francesville High School in 1950. She was an avid IU Basketball fan. She enjoyed working in her yard and spending time with her friends. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be at 3p.m., Friday, July 8, at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville, with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will follow at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to an education fund established at Alliance Bank for her great granddaughters.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville.

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

Constance L. Haniford

August 15, 1947 to July 5, 2016

WINAMAC - Constance Lee "Connie" Haniford, 68, of Winamac, passed away at 6:22 p.m., Tuesday, July 5, at home.

She was born Aug. 15, 1947 in South Bend, to the late Max Welton and Vivian Marie Buzzbee Hile. She married Roger Alan Haniford. He survives.

Also surviving are:
Kimberly (Chris) Schramm, Winamac, Daughter
Heather (Doug) McCurdy, Winamac, Daughter
Andrea (Todd) Keller, Monterey, Daughter
Mathew Schramm, Grandson
Justin Schramm, Grandson
Jessica Schramm, Granddaughter
Jaina Smith, Granddaughter
Max Keller, Grandson
Maggie Keller, Granddaughter
Jane (John) Sinar, Rensselaer, Sister
Randy (Ellen) Hile, Lowell, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Susan Hile, Sister
Joe Hile, Brother
Stephen Hile, Brother

Mrs. Haniford received her master's degrees in fine arts from Indiana University in 1974 and a master's degree in elementary education in 1976. She received her master's degree in administration and supervision from Purdue University in 1986. She taught in the Bloomington, Cedar Lake, Gary, and Knox school districts. She worked at Knox as an elementary school principal from 1990-2005. She was a gifted artist who also loved fishing, gardening, and time spent with family.

As per Mrs. Haniford’s wishes there will be no services.

Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski Animal Center.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

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

William J. Braun

November 21, 1946 to June 29, 2016

WINAMAC - William J. "Bill" Braun, 69, of Winamac, passed away at 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 29, surrounded by his family at home.

He was born Nov. 21, 1946 to Herman and Marjorie Braun. On Nov. 21, 1970, he married Deborah A. Von Tobel. She survives.

Survivors include:

David (Nancy) Braun, Kokomo, Son

Susan (Brian) Brothers, Columbus, OH, Daughter
Sarah (Shaun) Kasten, Winamac, Daughter
Alex Braun, Grandson
Nicholas Braun, Grandson
Alexandra Glenn, Granddaughter
Samantha Glenn, Granddaugther
Adam Brothers, Grandson
Elizabeth Wiess, Grandaughter
Austin Kasten, Grandson
Madyson Kasten, Granddaughter
Marjorie A. Clark Braun, Winamac, Mother
Carol Shafer, Plymouth, Sister
Kay (Jim) DeWitt, Royal Center, Sister

Preceded in death by:

Herman J. Braun, Father

Jerry Braun, Infant Brother

Mr. Braun graduated from Star City High School in 1964 and served six years in the Indiana Army National Guard.He was a lifelong farmer and active member of the community. He had served on the Pulaski County Fair Board, Pulaski County 4-H Council, and the Fulton County REMC Board. He was a member of the Pulaski County Pork Producers and Star City Lion's Club as well as a former Pulaski County 4-H Leader. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 5, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A Lion’s Club memorial service will be at 8 p.m., at the funeral home. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 6, at the funeral home with Rev. Tom Dewlen officiating. Private burial will take place in Reed Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski County Quilts of Valor or Star City Lion's Club.

Emogene Hooker

August 29, 1929 to June 25, 2016

FRANCESVILLE - Emogene "Jean" Hooker, 86, of Francesville, passed away at 6:25 p.m., Saturday, June 25, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.

She was born at the family home in Francesville on Aug. 29, 1929 to the late John Herman and Alvena Tiede Stamer. She married Lamoine Hooker on Aug. 14, 1949. He passed away on Jan. 1, 2016.

Survivors include: Steve (Robin) Hooker, Monticello, Son; Lori (Dewayne) Skalon, Francesville, Daughter; Anita (Brandon) Burns, Chicago, Daughter; Kelly (John) Schmicker, Granddaughter; Cody (Angie) Hooker, Grandson; Nikki (Kory) Scurlock, Granddaughter; Brandy (Kris) Aschbrenner, Granddaughter; Wyatt (Sonia) Hooker, Grandson; Amy (Jeff) Van Wheeldon, Granddaughter; Matt Whitaker, Grandson; Abby Whitaker, Granddaughter; Thomas (Amber) Skalon, Grandson; Kylie Skalon, Granddaughter; Macyn Burns, Granddaughter; Kendall Burns, Granddaughter; 15 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Granddaughter, Several Nieces and Nephews.

She was preceded in death by: Alvena Tiede Stamer Kruger, Mother; Larry Hooker, Son; Greg Hooker, Grandson; Rosemary Busch, Sister.

Mrs. Hooker graduated from Francesville High School in 1947. After high school, she worked as a telephone operator in Valparaiso, until returning to Francesville in 1949. She and her husband raised their family on the farm, working side-by-side. She was a lifelong member of St. James Salem United Church of Christ in Francesville where she had been active in the Ladies Guild. She enjoyed her flowers, hummingbirds and reading as well as playing Rook and Euchre. She and her husband also enjoyed square dancing many years ago.She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 28, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel-Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 29, at St. James Salem United Church of Christ, Francesville, with Rev. Judith Doll officiating. Burial will be at St. James Salem Cemetery, Francesville.