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George H. Tetzloff
August 17, 1928 - July 27, 2007
George H. Tetzloff, 78, 2251 W 100 N, Winamac, died on July 27, 2007 at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac. He was born August 17, 1928, in Medaryville, the son of Melvin and Hazle Potts Tetzloff.
On August 11,1955 in Monterey, Mexico, he married Ernestine (Mejia) Tetzloff. She survives.
George was a 35 year member of Winamac Lodge 262 F&AM, and served in a variety of offices. He was a member of the South Bend Scottish Rite and American Legion Post 71 in Winamac. He served in the US Army from 1951-53. He was a charter member of the Pulaski County REACT Team and served for 30 years. George was a member of the Star City United Methodist Church. George was a retired farmer and truck driver. He loved playing euchre with friends and playing cards and board games with his grandchildren. He was always willing to help other people and never hesitated to extend a helping hand to neighbors and strangers.
Survivors include: his wife, Ernestine "Tina" Tetzloff of Winamac; three sons: Mark Tetzloff of Winamac, Bill [Gail] Tetzloff of Winamac, Michael [Jennifer] Tetzloff of Star City; eight grandchildren: Jeff [Cassie] Tetzloff, Brad Tetzloff, Tami [Devin] Bonnell, Lori Tetzloff, Katie Tetzloff, Bob Tetzloff, Joey Tetzloff, Rachel Tetzloff; four great-grandchildren: Nick Tetzloff, Kylee Tetzloff, Brayden Bonnell, Olivia Bonnell; a sister: Lois Hickle of Winamac; two brothers Hugh [June] Tetzloff of Sturgis, Mich, John [Jane] Tetzloff of Edwardsville, Kan; Several Nieces & Nephews. He was preceded in death by: his father, Melvin R. Tetzloff; his mother, Hazle M. Potts Tetzloff; a sister: Jeanette Trainer.
Services were held on Monday, July 30, 2007 at Frain Mortuary in Rev. Kevin Marsh officiating. Burial took place in the McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Winamac. The VFW and American Legion conducted military graveside services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Star City United Methodist Church.

Merna M. Rinker
July 11, 1928 - July 29, 2007
Merna Rinker, 79, of Monon, died on July 29, 2007 at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born July 11, 1928 in Rural Monon, the daughter of Bloice and Esther (Ehnen) Barner.
On June 30, 1957 in the Monon United Methodist Church, she married Harold D. Rinker. He died July 30, 1975.
Mrs. Rinker was a lifetime member of the Monon United Methodist Church where she served as the church treasurer from 1967 to 1980. She has also been a Sunday school teacher. She was a 1947 graduate of Monon High School. She received her B.S. degree from Ball State Teacher's College. She later earned a M.A. degree in library science from Purdue University. She taught in Columbus, Star City and at North White High School, from which she retired in 1974. She taught home economics, biology, and was a librarian. After retiring from teaching, she opened the Busy Fingers Yarn Shop in Monon, which she operated from 1975-1987. She was a 1975 charter member of Tri Kappa, Zeta Roe Chapter at Monon in which she remained active. She was a life long member of the NEA (National Education Association). She enjoyed handicrafts. In Lieu of flowers Memorial Donations may be given to the Monon United Methodist Church.
Survivors include: one daughter, Esther Hardy of Monticello; two sons: Bryan Rinker of Monon, William 'Bill' Rinker of Monon; two sisters: Mary Dice of Lehigh Acres, Fla., Eloice [Emil] Koekenberg of Monon; one grandson: Christopher Hardy of Monticello. She was preceded in death by: her father, Bloice Barner; her mother, Esther (Ehnen) Barner; a brother, Lowell Barner; a son-in-law, Timothy Hardy.
Services will be held on August 2, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Monon United Methodist Church with Rev. Matthew Pickut officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 1 from 4-8 pm at the Monon United Methodist Church. A Tri-Kappa Memorial Service will be held at 7:30 pm. Visitation will also be held at the church one hour prior to the service on Thursday.
Arrangements provided by: Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home.

Ronald D. Elston
September 10, 1913 - December 26, 2007
Ronald D. Elston, 94 of Valparaiso, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2007.
He was born September 10, 1913 in Monon the son of Edward and Elsie Faye (Strong) Elston, who preceded him in death.
Ron was a bearing grinder at McGill Manufacturing in Valparaiso for 18 years and the owner and operator of his own painting and shampooing business. He was a member of Central Christian Church, the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of South Bend for over 50 years, and the Porter Lodge 137 Free and Accepted Masons. Ronald and Bessie were founding members of Central Christian Church. Before coming to Valparaiso, he farmed in Pulaski County.
On Feb. 6, 1937 in Winamac, he married Bessie B. Hettinger, they were married for 63 years. She preceded him in death August 27, 2000.
Surviving is a son Charles E. (Doris) Elston of Plainfield, two daughters, Laura E (Raleigh) Batty of Prescott Valley, Ariz. and Shirley Ann (James) Williams of Valparaiso, 10 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, four brothers Forrest Elston of Texas, William Elston of Lafayette, Marvin Elston of Chicago, and Carl
Elston Florida and two sisters, Ruth Stoll of Monon and Patricia Bunkowfst-Kocher of Lowell. Five brothers also preceded him in death.
Funeral Services were, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007 at Bartholomew Funeral Home, Pastor Don Thornton officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery,
Valparaiso. Visitation was Friday at Bartholomew Funeral Home with Masonic Services at 7 p.m.
Memorial Donations may be made to Central Christian Church, 1808 N. Campbell St, Valparaiso, IN 46383.

Valera M. Culp
September 8, 1913 - December 23, 2007
Valera M. Culp, 94 of Francesville, died Sunday, December 23, 2007.

Donald H. Ames
May 1, 1934 - December 21, 2007
Donald H. Ames, 73 of Francesville, died Friday, December 21, 2007.

Charles W. "Bill" Donathen
February 1, 1926 - December 30, 2007
Services for Charles W. "Bill" Donathen, 81, Kewanna, were held at the Kewanna Church of Christ, Thursday, January 3 at 11 a.m.
Bill passed away in the company of loved ones Sunday, December 30, 2007 at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.
Born February 1, 1926 in Mishawaka, he was the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Emmans) Donathen. Bill was married to Eileen D. Hollis on November 9, 1947. She preceded him in death March 30, 2006.
Bill was a United States Navy veteran serving in WWII. He was employed with Bendix in South Bend, for over 30 years. He also farmed throughout his lifetime.
Bill was a member and Elder of the Kewanna Church of Christ. He was a 1944 Kewanna H.S. graduate where he played basketball and was a member of many organizations including Order of Eastern Star, Chapter #70, Rochester and was former Worthy Patron of the Kewanna Chapter; member U.A.W. South Bend Local and Grange Organization. He was a past Master of the Kewanna Masonic Lodge, and received his 32nd degree in Scottish Rite, and continued to be a faithful member of the Rochester F & AM #79 after they merged. Bill was an active Republican Precinct Committeeman and former member of Union Township/ Kewanna School Board. He was a former E.M.T. and was one of the first drivers for the Kewanna E.M.S.
Bill and Eileen spent 17 winters in Florida. They met new friends and had great times. They shared these years with their lifelong friends, Bill and Marilyn Moon. Bill and Eileen bowled as couples. Bill was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Colts, baseball and golf. He won the "Best Beard" contest at the Kewanna Bi-Centennial.
Vacations were important to Bill and his family. He was an avid fisherman, and enjoyed camping with friends. Bill and Eileen enjoyed many travels with Dream Tours.
Family was the most important thing to Bill as a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved family gatherings, and was devoted to proudly attending the various activities of his children and grandchildren.
Bill is survived by one daughter, Susan and her husband Kenneth Hamman, of Winamac; two sons, Larry Donathen and his wife, Joyce, of Franklin and Jon Donathen and his wife, Diana, of Grass Creek; five grandchildren: Amy and Douglas Smith, Amanda Donathen, Alexander and Matthew Donathen; two great-grandchildren: Andriana Smith and Aidan Smith; one brother, Robert Engle and his wife, Barbara; sister-in-law, Violet Troutman; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding in death are two sisters: JoAnn and Sally; his mother, father, and step-father.
Pastors Scott Meneely and William Moon will officiate at the services. Burial will be in Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Kewanna, where full military rites will be conducted.
Calling was Wednesday, January 2 at the Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna, with a Masonic Service at 7:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kewanna Church of Christ, P.O. Box 337, Kewanna, IN. 46939 and/or the National Kidney Foundation, 911 E. 86th St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN. 46240.

E. Wayne Strasser
July 10, 1917 - January 9, 2008
E. Wayne Strasser, 90, of 8183 Heyward Drive, Indianapolis, died on January 9, 2008 at Miller's Senior Living Community in Indianapolis. Wayne was born July 10, 1917 in Star City, the son of Oscar and Verda Davis Strasser.
On December 2, 1939 in Winamac he married Mary Ann Gross. She died May 19, 1999.
Wayne served in the US Army as a Sergeant during WWII. He retired from the US Postal Service after 40 years as a mail carrier out of the Winamac Post Office. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. Wayne's favorite pastimes were spending time with family and friends, especially with his dog Snickers.
Survivors include: two daughters: Jackie A.[Colin] McCulloch of Indianapolis, and Andrea Lynn [Joe] Hayes of Indianapolis; three sisters: Margaret [Harold] O'Blenis of South Bend, Violet [Chuck] Wolfram of Lakeville, Carol Mae [Bob] Way of Clearwater, Fla.; six step-grandchildren; nine step-great grandchildren; and one step great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by: his father, Oscar E. Strasser; his mother, Verda W. Davis Strasser; his wife, Mary Ann Gross Strasser; and two brothers: Richard "Barney" Strasser and Robert Strasser.
Visitation will be 3-7 pm EST on January 18, 2008 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Services will be held at 11 am EST on January 19, 2008 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac, with Rev. Martin Sandhage officiating. Burial will take place in the St. Peter's Cemetery in Winamac, IN.
Memorial contributions may be given to the St. Peter's Catholic Church or to the Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership.

Betty J. Wilson Zehner
November 17, 1934 - January 11, 2008
Betty J. Wilson Zehner, 73, of 6123 N 200 E of Monterey, died January 11, 2008 at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac. She was born November 17, 1934, in Rochester, the daughter of Thomas and Ruth Hosmer Wilson.
She was a lifelong resident of Monterey. She was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, Monterey. She was also a member of the Nurses Association. She was a former 4H Leader, Home Extension Club member, and the Monterey PTA. She was the co-founder of the Monterey "Birthday Group." She was a 1953 graduate of Monterey High School, and in 1956 she graduated from Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Gary.
She was a Registered Nurse for 51 years. She was one of the original nurses who helped open Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac. For 30 of her 51 years of nursing she worked in the surgical area. She formerly worked at Starke Memorial Hospital in Knox, Miller's Merry Manor in Culver, Monterey Doctor's Clinic, and the old Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester. She retired in May of 2007 as the nurse at the Pulaski County Jail.
She was the instructor for the first EMT class held at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in the 1970's. She enjoyed her swimming pool in the summer and riding in her jitney. She also enjoyed gardening, sewing, crocheting, along with cooking and entertaining family and friends. She loved attending her grandchildren's activities.
Survivors include: three daughters: Tina Race of Rochester, Laurie [Russ] Zimmerman of Naperville, Ill., and Melissa [Stu] Neidlinger of Plymouth; four granddaughters: Christine Race of Warner Robins AFB, Ga, Jessica Zimmerman of Naperville, Ill., Trisha Neidlinger of Plymouth, and Danielle Race of Rochester; three grandsons: Thomas Race of Rochester, Adam Zimmerman of Naperville, Ill., and Trevor Neidlinger of Plymouth; a sister, Gladys [Wint] Hartman of Mesa, AZ; five nieces and nephews; seven great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by: her father, Thomas Wilson; her mother, Ruth Homser Wilson; and two sons: Thomas Zehner and Daniel Zehner.
Visitation will be 2-8 pm EST on January 15, 2008 at Frain Mortuary. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 am EST Wednesday, January 16, 2008, in St. Anne's Catholic Church, Monterey, with Rev. Bert Woolson officiating. Burial will take place in the St. Anne's Cemetery, Monterey.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Betty Jean Wilson Zehner Nursing Scholarship.

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