Obituaries

Bettye L. Bonnell

February 22, 2010

WINAMAC - Bettye L. Bonnell, 82, of 1332 E 850 S, Star City passed away at 7:37 a.m., Monday, Feb. 22, in Clarian Arnett Hospital, Lafayette.

Services will be private.

Carolyn Jo Markin

May 15, 1936 to February 22, 2010

FRANCESVILLE - Carolyn Jo Markin, 73, of 228 N. Brown St., Francesville, passed away at 12:15 p.m., Monday, Feb. 22, at her residence in Francesville.

She was born May 15, 1936, in LaPorte, to Ralph and Alma Shankland Hoover. She married Donald Markin on May 15, 1955 in Winamac. He survives.

Carolyn Markin

Also surviving are:
Chelle (Roger) Gutwein, Cincinnati, OH, Daughter & son-in-law
Mary Hoover Ingram, Francesville, Sister
Ryan (Michelle) Markin, Grandson
Travis (Bridget) Markin, Grandson
Elijah Gutwein, Grandson
Cassie Gutwein, Granddaughter
5 Great Grandchildren

She was preceded in death by:
Mike Markin, Son
James Hoover, Brother
Ralph Hoover, Brother

Mrs. Markin was a homemaker. She had worked as a cook in Francesville. She also worked as a sales clerk at the lumber yard and at the Cooperative Elevator in Francesville. She had been an Avon sales representative. She was a member of the Francesville First Christian Church. She had also been a member of the VFW Auxillary in Logansport.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel-Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday (Feb 25), at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to Francesville First Christian Church or the Humanitarian Distribution Center.

Phyllis Maxine Kellogg

February 21, 1921 to February 18, 2010

FRANCESVILLE - Phyllis "Maxine" Kellogg, 88, of 1309 E. Grace Street, Rensselaer, passed away at 6:35 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 18, at Rensselaer Care Center, Rensselaer.

She was born Fe. 25, 1921, in Lafayette, to Lynn and Alta Erickson Rainier. She married Jack L. Kellogg on Dec. 28, 1940 in Brookston. He died on Oct. 9, 2006.

Phyllis Kellogg

Survivors include:
Kent R. (Lora) Kellogg, Monticello, Son & daughter-in-law
Jack L. (Rosalie) Kellogg, Carmel, Son & daughter-in-law
10 Grandchildren
16 Great Grandchildren

She was preceded in death by:
Richard R. Kellogg, Son
Russell L. Rainier, Brother

Mrs. Kellogg grew up in Brookston, but lived most of her life in Monon. She was a 1939 graduate of Brookston High School and attended Hanover College. She was a member of the Monon United Methodist Church, Monon. She was also a member of the Phi-Mu Sorority, the Current Literature Club in Monon and the Order of Eastern Star in Wolcott. She was a former member of the Monon Public Library Board and the Bridge Club in Monon.

Friends may call after 11 a.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., (Sunday, Feb. 21) at the funeral home with Pastor Russ Alley officiating. Burial will be in the Bedford Cemetery, Monon.

Memorial donations may be given to the Monon United Methodist Church or the Monon Public Library.

Mary Ann Weaver

January 1, 1932 to February 18, 2010

WINAMAC - Mary Ann Weaver, 78, of 514 S. Market St., Winamac, passed away at 10:29 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 18, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Hobart.

She was born Jan. 1, 1932, in Lakeside, to Ralph and Mertie Kestle Thompson. She married Walter J. Weaver on July 7, 1952, in Winamac. He passed away on Feb. 8, 2008.

Mary Ann Weaver

Survivors include:
Kathy Marie (Brian) Houston, Winamac, Daughter
John Ralph (JoAnn) Weaver, Indianapolis, Son
Crystal Weaver, Granddaughter
Patrick (Allison) Weaver, Grandson
Laura (Josh) Przybyla, Granddaughter
Abbey Houston, Granddaughter
Mark Houston, Grandson
Olivia Przybyla, Great granddaughter
Ruth Kestle Harbut, Munster, Aunt

Mrs. Weaver had served as deputy auditor in the Pulaski County Auditors office for 17 years. She worked as an absentee registrar for the Pulaski County Election Board for many years. She was a member of the Pulaski County Republican Womens Club and was active in the Red Hat Society.

Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeal service will be at 11 a.m., Monday (Feb. 22), at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the Local Red Hat Society.

Jesus Martinez Sr.

September 17, 1933 to February 18, 2010

MEDARYVILLE - Jesus Martinez Sr., 76, of 1881 N. Owens Lane, Medaryville, passed away at 6:05 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 18, at his residence.

He was born Sept. 17, 1933, in Brackettville, TX, to Jesus and Maria Meza Martinez . He married Caroline Cruz on May 29, 1956, in Chicago. She died on Oct. 26, 2002.

Jesus Martinez

Survivors include:
Dianna (Eugene) Milhizer, Ave Marie, FL, Daughter
Jesus (Gloria) Martinez Jr., Park Forest, IL, Son
Frances (Bill) Angell, Chicago Heights, IL, Daughter
Maria (Kyle Owens) Cavazos, Medaryville, Daughter & Caregiver
Ricardo (Dorothy) Martinez, South Wilmington, IL, Son
Barbara (Manuel Gallegos) Martinez , Orlando, FL, Daughter
Juan Martinez, Macomb Township, MI, Son
34 Grandchildren
12 Great Grandchildren
Margaret Garcia, Chicago Heights, IL, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Maria Espinosa, Sister
Ramona Guia Meza, Grandmother
Denise Martinez, Daughter-in-law

Mr. Martinez was a member of St. Henry's Catholic Church and the American Legion, both of Medaryville, and the VFW in Chicago Heights, IL. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was stationed in Germany where he received the Purple Heart Award. While in the military he was an engineer. He retired from Ford Motor Company, Chicago Heights, IL, after 35 years of service.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel Medaryville.The rosary will be recited at 5 p.m. The funeral mass will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday (Feb. 23), at St. Henry's Catholic Church, Medaryville, with Rev. Paul White officiating. Burial will be in St. Henry's Cemetery, Medaryville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to St. Henry's Catholic Church for Mass intentions.

Tom Bly Sutton

June 16, 1953 to February 16, 2010

WINAMAC - Tom Bly Sutton, 56, 3236 E. 75 S., Albion (formerly of Winamac), died at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 16, at his residence.

He was born June 16, 1953, in Tipton, to Jack A. and Ruth M. Case Sutton.

Tom Sutton

Survivors include:
Marci L. (Alex) DeGroot, North Liberty, Daughter
Elaina M. Sutton, Kewanna, Daughter
Katherine E. Sutton, Winamac, Daughter
Jack A. Sutton, Hemlock, IN Father
Rick (Anna) Sutton, Kokomo, Brother
Jon (Carol) Sutton, Memphis, TN, Brother
Cathleen Sutton Cunningham, Kewanna, Former Spouse

Preceded in death by:
Ruth M. Case Sutton, Mother

Mr. Sutton was the property manager at Chain O' Lakes State Park, Albion, since April 2009. He had been property manager at Tippecanoe River State Park, Winamac, since 1985, where he previously served as assistant property manager. He he had also been property manager at Shakamak State Park, Jasonville, IN, in 1993-94. He had been named assistant property manager of the year and property manager of the year by the Indiana Department Of Natural Resources.

He was a member of the Moose Lodge and the Eagle's Lodge, Winamac. He was a native of Kokomo and graduated from Taylor High School and Indiana University.

Friends may call after 12 noon, Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac.. A Celebration of Life will follow at 2 p.m., (Saturday, Feb. 20), at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be given to the Nature Conservancy.