Obituaries

John J. Russell

April 6, 1952 to July 18,2012

WINAMAC - John J. Russell, 60, Winamac, passed away at 12:35 a.m., Wednesday, July 18,  at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

He was born April 6, 1952, in Logansport, to the Fred c. and Bess A. Haring Russell. He married Elizabeth K. Berger Stankus on Aug.11, 2004 in Winamac. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Stacey Alice (Jose) Real, Logansport, Daughter & son-in-law
John J. (Robin) Russell II, Winamac, Son & daughter-in-law
Lisa Nicole (Aaron) Koons, Royal Center, Daughter & son-in-law
Stephanie Ann Feece, Winamac, Step Daughter
Melanie K. (Troy) Creamer, Elwood, Step Daughter & son-in-law
Brandi (Kevin) Larkin, Winamac, Daughter & son-in-law
Rosie Russell, Florida, Daughter
12 granchildren
Virginia Sue (Dan) Dolezal, Winamac, Sister

Mr. Russell was a member of FOE 2580 in Winamac. He was a former Shriner. He was the former owner of Russell's Old Trading Post in Winamac. He was also the former owner of Mandarino's Restaurant and the Pizza Haus. He was most recently employed at Sander's IGA as a meat cutter.

He enjoyed NASCAR, cooking, watching sports, listening to music and playing the drums. He especialy enjoyed spending time with his family and cooking for them.

Visitaiton will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday (July 21), at the funeral home with Pastor Kevin Drane officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the  Shriner's Hospital for Children.

Dora M. Fisher

March 3, 1943 to July 15, 2012

WINAMAC - Dora M. Fisher, 69, of Winamac, passed away at 9:20 a.m., July 15, at St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana in Indianapolis.

She was born March 3, 1943, in Winamac, to Sylvester and Margaret Ilene Kline Meyer. She married Robert E. Fisher on June 10, 1961 in Pulaski. He survives.

Also surviving are: 
Ed (Reine) Fisher, Elkhart, Son & Daughter-in-law 
Kenny (Debbie) Fisher, Winamac, Son & Daughter-in-law 
Tara Fisher, Grandchild 
Megan Fisher, Grandchild 
Kenzie Fisher, Grandchild 
S. Paul (Janice) Meyer, Star City, Brother 
Linda (Rick) Rausch, Anderson, sister

She was preceded in death by 
Anthony V. Meyer, Brother 
 

Mrs. Fisher was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac, and a member of the Christian Mothers. She was a volunteer hostess at Pulaski Memorial Hospital. She was also a retired housekeeper at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, employed there for 33 years. She was also a homemaker. 

She enjoyed her grandchildren, her cats and raising flowers. She also enjoyed golf cart rides in the woods. She was always ready to help others when needed. She loved spending time with her many friends. She was a loving wife and mother and will be remembered for her beautiful smile and laughter. 

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary. A rosary service and a Christian Mothers Service will be held at 7 p.m., at the funeral home, immediately followed by a scriptural wake service. A funeral mass will be at 11 a.m., Thursday (July 19), at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Martin Sandhage officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery West, Pulaski.

Memorial donations may be given to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or the Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxillary. 
 

Vernon J. Pelsy

January 4, 1920 to July 15, 2012

FRANCESVILLE - Vernon J. Pelsy, 92, of Francesville, passed away at 1:40 p.m., July 15, at White Oak Health Campus in Monticello.

He was born Jan. 4, 1920, in Francesville, to the late John D. and Lydia Knochel Pelsy. He married Evelyn Mae Lizenby on July 29, 1945 in Medaryville. She died June 5, 2008. 

Survivors include: 
Barbara (James) Little, Stuart, FL, Daughter & Son-in-law 
Dean Pelsy, Francesville, Son 
Allen Pelsy, Francesville, Son 
Brandon Pelsy, Huntington Beach, CA, Grandson 
Justin Pelsy, Troy, OH, Grandson 
Nicole Little, Charlotte, NC, Granddaughter 
Stephanie (Bill) Tarbell, Newtown Square, PA, Granddaughter 
Sophie Tarbell, Great Granddaughter 
Olivia Tarbell, Great Granddaughter

Preceded in death by: 
Eileen Logan, Sister 
Kenneth Pelsy, Brother 
Lester Pelsy, Brother 
Benjamin Pelsy, Brother 

Mr. Pelsy was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church, Francesville.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville, and one hour prior to services at the church Wednesday. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday (July 18), at the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville, with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to the Apostolic Christian Church. 

Bettilou Pullins

November 16, 1924 to April 14, 2012

MEDARYVILLE - Word has been received of the death of Bettilou Pullins, 87, of Alamogordo, NM (formerly of Medaryville) on April 14, 2012 at her residence.

Arrangements are pending at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht, Medaryville.

Olga F. Russell

May 6, 1916 to July 11, 2012

WINAMAC - Olga F. Russell, 96, Winamac, passed away at 3:46 p.m., Wednesday, July 11, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Winamac.

She was born May 6, 1916, in Winamac, to the late Frank and Maude Hunter Kopkey. She married William A. Russell on Sept. 15, 1940, in Winamac. He passed away on March 1, 1999.

Survivors include:
Carol Sue (Martin) Torgerson, Winamac, Daughter
William (Megan) Torgerson, New Canaan, CT, Grandson
Anne Torgerson, Los Angeles, Granddaughter
Aspen Gundy, Fishers, Granddaughter
Charlotte Torgerson, New Canaan, CT, Great Granddaughter
Isabel Torgerson, New Canaan, Great Granddaughter
Jay (Mary Lois) Kopkey, Winamac, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Hank Kopkey, Brother

Mrs. Russell was a lifelong resident of Winamac and a partner in the former Russell's Old Trading Post in Winamac for 50 years with her husband and members of his family. She was a graduate of Winamac High School. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Winamac. She was the Past Worthy Matron of Tippecanoe Chapter #96 Order of the Eastern Star in Winamac.

Her greatest love in her life was being with her family. She was a skilled seamstress and loved to needlepoint. For many years she did all the alterations for Russell's Old Trading Post.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m.,  Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour before the service Saturday at the church. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Saturday (July 14), at First Christian Church, Winamac, with Pastor Rick Abbott officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to First Christian Church, Pulaski Memorial Home Health Care or Pulaski Memorial Hospice. 

Roger Goble

May 14, 1962 to July 10, 2012

WINAMAC - Roger Goble, 50, Star City, passed away at 7:15 a.m., Tuesday, July 10, in Porter Regional Hospital, Valparaiso.

He was born May 14, 1962, in Logansport to Tom and Patricia Crist Goble.

Survivors include:
Tom L. and Patricia Crist Goble, Star City, Parents
Roberta A. Goble, Star City, Sister
Rochelle M. Goble, Mesa, AZ, Sister
Richard E. Goble, Star City, Brother
Randall J. (Billie) Goble, Star City, Brother
Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Robert Goble, Brother
Ronald Goble, Brother

Mr. Goble graduated from Winamac Community High School in 1981. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served from 1982-85. He was stationed in Hondurous for 11 months. He attended Indiana State University following his discharge from the Army, receiving an associate degree. He was employed at Tyson's in Logansport. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski. He enjoyed working on the farm and helping with odd jobs for his father.

The family wishes to thank Seton Specialty Hospital, Lafayette, R.I.C. Rehabilitation Hospial, Chicago, and Valparaiso Care and Rehabilitation Center, Valparaiso, for the care shown to Roger following his accident. The family also wishes to thank family and friends for all of the love and support given to them.

Friends may call from 4 to  8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac.The funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m., Friday (July 13), at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski, with Rev. Ronald Schiml officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery South, Pulaski.