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DEBRA MARIE HOPKINS
December 29, 2006
Debra Marie Hopkins, 49, of 7194 N US Hwy 421, San Pierre, IN, passed away at 6:40 PM Friday, December 29, 2006 in her residence.
She was born April 29, 1957, in Valparaiso, IN, to Hargis and Eliza Harris Hopkins Jr.
She lived in the Francesville area most of her life.
She enjoyed spending time with her children and - Grandchildren.
She also enjoyed gardening, shopping, collecting music boxes and listening to music while cleaning the house.
She was formerly the Deli Manager at the IGA Store in Francesville.
In recent years, she enjoyed spending time with her companion Marty Wireman.
She was a very strong willed woman and was willing to work hard to achieve her goals.
Survivors include Ricky (Tanya) Crews, Scottshill, TN - Son
Jenniffer Hinman, Rensselaer, IN - Daughter
Kellie (Mike) Brower, LaOtto, IN - Daughter
Chase Manns, Rensselaer, IN - Grandson
Baylee Neira, Rensselaer, IN - Granddaughter
Blake Crews, Scottshill, TN, - Grandson
Christian Crews, Scottshill, TN - Granddaughter
Zander Crews, Scottshill, TN - Grandson
Taylor Graves, Scottshill, TN - Granddaughter
Robert Graves Jr., Scottshill, TN - Grandson
Katherine Graves, Scottshill, TN - Granddaughter
Timothy (Sue) Hopkins Sr., Kingman, IN - Brother
Gregory (Michelle) Hopkins Sr., Francesville, IN - Brother
Anthony (Tina) Hopkins, Monon, IN - Brother
Darrell (Linda) Hopkins, Rochester, IN - Brother
Hargis and Eliza M. Harris Hopkins Jr., Francesville, IN Parents
Services will be held at 6PM CST Tuesday, January 2, 2007, in Querry-Ulbricht Funeral Home, Francesville, with Pastor Dennis Gutwein officiating.
Friends may call after 4PM CST Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at Querry-Ulbricht Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

WILLIAM S. KELLEMS
December 22, 2006
William Sherman Kellems, 79, of 2386 East Pulaski Street, Star City, IN, passed away Friday morning, December 22, 2006 at his residence.
He was born July 5, 1927, in Tell City, IN to Sherman and Elsie Kellems. He married Tessie J. Rose on September 29, 1969 in Logansport, IN. She died September 24, 2004.
Bill was retired from Schmicker's Ready Mix in Winamac, IN. He has been a resident of Pulaski County for most of his life. Bill loved fishing and spending time out of doors. He enjoyed spending time with his friends.
Survivors include:
Crystal Starr, Winamac, IN - Daughter
Sonya Jewel, Lake Cicott, IN - Daughter
Joe Smith, Culver, IN - Son
Bill Kellems, Star City, IN - Son
Amber Starr - Grandchild
Courtney Starr - Grandchild
Brandon Starr - Grandchild
Shawna Smith - Grandchild
Jerry Joe Smith - Grandchild
Kayley Smith - Grandchild
Melissa Kellems - Grandchild
Britney Kellems - Grandchild
Michael Kellems - Grandchild
Payton Isaac Kellems - Grandchild
Angel Jewel - Grandchild
Bobby Jewel - Grandchild
Viola Williams Logansport, IN - Sister
Hubert Kellems Tell City, IN - Brother
He was preceded in death by
Tessie J. Rose Kellems Wife
Sherman William Kellems - Father
Elsie Kellems - Mother
James Kellems - Brother
Graveside services will be held at 11:30 AM CST Thursday, December 28, 2006, in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac, with Rev. Rick Prater officiating.
Friends may call 10 - 11 AM CST Thursday, December 28, 2006 at Frain Mortuary.
Memorials may be given to the Cancer Fund.

LEAH M. SPEICHER
December 22, 2006
Leah M. Speicher, 54, of 1202 S 1425 W, Medaryville, IN, passed away at 11:16 AM Friday, December 22, 2006 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, IN.
She was born March 5, 1952, in Lafayette, IN, to John P. and Josephine A. Horney Speicher.
She was a former resident of Miami, FL.
She was a graduate of Francesville High School, and St. Joseph College, Rensselaer, IN.
She had been an elementary school teacher in Miami, FL.
Music was a very important part of her life.
Survivors include Josephine A. Speicher, Medaryville, IN - Mother
Joshua D. Speicher, Lafayette, IN - Son
John (Karen) Speicher, Winamac, IN - Brother
Beverly (Hugh) Verano, San Clemente, CA - Sister
2 nieces and 1 nephew
Preceded in death by
John P. Speicher - Father
Services will be held at 10AM CST Wednesday, December 27, 2006, in Querry-Ulbricht Funeral Home, Francesville, with Pastor Leonard Allen officiating.
Burial will take place in the Tippecanoe Cemetery, Winamac, IN.
Friends may call 3-7PM CST Tuesday, December 26, 2006 at Querry-Ulbricht Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

PEARL L. BECKER
December 18, 2006
Pearl L. Becker, 81, of 8480 W SR 14, Winamac, IN, passed away at 10:29 AM Monday, December 18, 2006 at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac, IN.
She was born May 25, 1925, in Chicago, IL, to Sam and Theresa Nierzwicki Knebel. She married Richard F. Becker on December 31, 1955 in Winamac, IN. Richard died January 3, 1989.
She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, and the Christian - Mother's, of Winamac.
She enjoyed mowing the yard and taking care for her flowers.
She also enjoyed playing cards at the Winamac Moose.
She liked helping her son on the farm and tending to the livestock.
Survivors include Kenny (Sandy) Becker, Winamac, IN - Son
Robert (Kathryn) Becker, Jacksonville, FL - Son
Peggy (David) Cody, Yantis, TX - Daughter
Jeff Becker, Winamac, IN - Grandson
Scott Becker, Winamac, IN - Grandson
Ashley Becker, Jacksonville, FL - Granddaughter
Allyson Becker, Jacksonville, FL - Granddaughter
David Cody Jr., Lafayette, IN - Grandson
Adam Cody, Yantis, TX - Grandson
George (Gladys) Knebel, Winamac, IN - Brother
Richard (Ellen) Knebel, Winamac, IN - Brother.
Preceded in death by
Richard F. Becker - Husband
Sam W. Knebel - Father
Theresa J. Nierzwicki Knebel - Mother
Wesley Knebel - Brother
Services will be held at 10AM CST Friday, December 22, 2006, in St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Albert Reed officiating.
Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac, IN.
Friends may call 1-8PM CST Thursday, December 21, 2006 at Frain Mortuary.
The Rosary will be recited at 6PM CST Thursday, followed by a Christian - Mother's Service.
The family request contributions in the form of Masses to St. Peter's Catholic Church.

HAROLD H. RISNER
December 15, 2006
Harold H. Risner, 74, of 0989 North 500 West, LaPorte, IN, passed away at 3:45 AM Friday, December 15, 2006 at his residence.
He was born March 27, 1932, in North Judson, IN, to Huston and Lewie Marshall Risner. He married Opaline Bailey on November 12, 1952 in Winamac, IN. Opaline urvives.
Harold attended the New Life Penracostal Church in Hamlet, IN. He enjoyed horse back riding, camping, fishing and traveling. Harold also enjoyed photography. He had worked as a welder and painter for Pulman Standard Company and for Monon Trailer Company. He was a former Medaryville, IN resident.
Survivors include:
Opaline Bailey Risner , LaPorte, IN - Wife
Brian Keith Risner, LaPorte, IN - Son
Alisha Marie Risner, LaPorte, IN - Granddaughter
Brian Scott Risner, LaPorte, IN - Grandson
Sheena Lynn Risner, LaPorte, IN - Granddaughter
Ethan Risner, LaPorte, IN Great - Grandson
Fritz & Pat Risner, Winamac, IN - Brother & sister-in-law
Alfred & Judy Risner, Michigan City, IN - Brother & sister-in-law
Genus Tague , Michigan City, IN - Sister
Evelyn Raby, St. Charles, MO - Sister
Geneva Bilik, Michigan City, IN - Sister
Glenda & Bill Dishon, Mo - Sister & brother-in-law
He was preceded in death by;
Huston Risner - Father
Lewie Marshall Risner - Mother
Etta Peck - Sister
Ileane Collins - Sister
Nelson Risner - Brother
Services will be held at 11 AM CST Monday, December 18, 2006, in Querry-Ulbricht Funeral Home, Francesville, with Pastor Erve Bradley officiating.
Friends may call 3-8 PM CST Sunday, December 17, 2006 at Querry-Ulbricht Funeral Home.
Burial will be in the Independence Cemetery in Medaryville, IN.
Memorial contributions may be given to the family.

ANDREW VANDERAA JR.
December 8, 2006
Andrew VanDeraa Jr., 88, of 515 East 13th Street, Winamac, IN, passed away at 8:45 AM Friday, December 8, 2006 at Hickory Creek @ Winamac in Winamac, IN.
He was born September 10, 1918, in Lansing, IL, to Andrew and Anne Van Heist VanDeraa. He married Retha (Porter) VanDeraa on August 30, 1940 in Glenwood, IL. Retha survives.
He was a member of the Bethel Bible Church, Winamac.
He moved to Winamac in 1994, coming from Highland, IN, where he had lived most of his life.
He was retired from Union Carbide in Whiting, IN. He also was a former custodian and school bus driver for the Highland School System, Highland, IN.
He enjoyed reading and piddling around the house.
He served in the US Army during WWII and was awarded a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He was wounded while fighting in Germany in March of 1945.
Survivors include Retha M. Porter VanDeraa, Winamac, IN Wife
Nancy (Eugene) Zorbas, Manassas, VA - Daughter
Dorothy (Thomas) Carr, Greenville, SC - Daughter
Steve (Holly) VanDerAa, Winamac, IN - Son
Arthur (Kathie) VanDeraa, Calspill, MT - Son
George (Faith) VanDeraa, Winamac, IN - Son
Kenneth (Linda) VanDeraa, Gary, IN - Son
Vila VanDeraa, Waycross,GA - Daughter-in-law
Several - Grandchildren
Several Great - Grandchildren
John (May) VanDeraa, Wheaton, IL - Brother
Glen (Lorena) VanDeraa, NJ - Brother
Laura JaBay, Lansing, IL - Sister
Melvin Boonstra, Holland, MI - Brother-in-law.
Preceded in death by
Andrew VanDeraa - Son
Andrew VanDeraa - Father
Anne Van Heist VanDeraa - Mother
Alice Boonstra - Sister
Services will be held at 11AM CST Monday, December 11, 2006, in Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with Rev. Eugene Zorbas officiating.
Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Lansing, IL.
Friends may call after 9AM CST Monday, December 11, 2006 at Frain Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Gideon's.

MARJORIE ELIZABETH CONN BROWN
December 6, 2006
Marjorie Elizabeth Conn Brown, 87, of 624 East 13th Street, Winamac, IN, passed away at 8:35 AM Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac, IN.
She was born June 5, 1919, in Pulaski County, IN, to Albert and Ethel Elsie Daily Conn. She married Kenneth L. Brown on January 27, 1952. Kenneth died April 15, 2006.
Survivors include Susan (Michael) Venditto, Staten Island, NY Niece
James (Linda) Conn, Warrensburg, MO - Nephew
Several Great Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by
Albert Conn - Father
Ethel Elsie Daily Conn - Mother
Kenneth Lavon Brown - Husband
Neal Conn - Brother
Graveside Services will be held at 1PM CST Saturday, December 9, 2006, in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac, IN.
There will be no visitation held.

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