A Mass of Christian burial for Richard H. Walters, 81, Logansport, will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at All Saints Catholic Church.
He died at 8:12 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at Chase Center.
Born Nov. 3, 1927, in Logansport, he was the son of the late Cecil Walters and Inez Germaine. On June 6, 1959, he was married to Marie Bisacchi, who survives.
Richard was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II serving in Germany. He retired from Chrysler Corporation in 1987 as a quality engineer. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and a member of the American Legion and UAW.
Richard loved fishing and mushroom hunting, but his first love was of the game of golf. He loved trading jokes and playing practical jokes on his brothers-in-law, Johnny, Jimmy and Anthony, and good friend, Tom Lane.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Walters, Logansport; daughter, Vicki Berkshire and husband, Paul, Burnettsville; son, Jim Albrecht, Logansport; grandson, Lucas Albrecht, California; stepgrandsons, Michael Berkshire and wife, Amanda, Burnettsville, and David Berkshire and wife, Sabrina, Reynolds; stepgreat-grandchildren, Cody, Colton, Yazmine and Natalie Berkshire; sisters, Betty Mullet and Karen Miller, both of Logansport, and Patricia Floyd, Royal Center; brother, Tom Walters, Germany. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by sister, Barbara Deane.
Father Jeff Martin will officiate, and burial, with military rites, will be performed at Mount Hope Cemetery, Logansport.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Marocco Funeral Chapel, where there will also be a Scripture service at 7 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and/or All Saints Catholic Church.
Barbara Mae Mehaffie
Barbara Mae Mehaffie, Logansport, Ind., passed away May 9, 2009, in Valparaiso, Ind. Born in Logansport on Oct. 12, 1923, she was the daughter of Chester and Mae Eldridge.
Barbara was married on Feb. 3, 1946, to Wilbur J. Mehaffie, who preceded her in death on July 28, 1989. A son, Jimmie, preceded them in death on Sept. 10, 1954. A brother, James Eldridge, and a sister, Marge Lambert, preceded her in death.
Surviving are three sons, Jeff and Tish, Carlsbad, Calif., Mike and Marlene, Peachtree City, Ga., and Chris and Teresa, Chesterton, Ind.; seven grandchildren, Monica, Solana Beach, Calif., Brandon and Holly, Escondido, Calif., Ashley and Steve Schaber, Anchorage, Alaska, Sarah, Newnan, Ga., Katie, Peachtree City, Ga., Rachel, New York, N.Y., and Andrea, Tampa, Fla.; one great-grandchild, Caroline Mae, Newnan, Ga.
A memorial service will be held on June 1 at 3 p.m. at Shiloh Lutheran Church, Walton, Ind. Private burial will be at Rock Creek Cemetery in Carroll County.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shiloh Lutheran Church, 404 E. Bishop St., Walton IN 46994.
Wesley W. Werderman
Residence:Monticello, Indiana Died: Saturday, March 25, 2006
Location:White County Memorial Hospital, Monticello, Indiana Age:85
Date of Birth: Friday, May 07, 1920
Birth place:Chicago, IL
Branch: Army
Father: George Werderman
Mother: Rebecca Wright
Marital Status: Married
Resided in: Monticello the last 20 years
Funeral Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Funeral Location: Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church
Clergy: Father James Goodrum
Burial will take place: in the St. Mary's Cemetery in Evergreen Park, Illinois with service held at 3:00 p.m. (Est.)
Visitation will be: 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at the Miller -Roscka Funeral Home with a Rosary service to follow.
Biographical Information: Wesley had lived in the Monticello community for the past twenty (20) years coming here from the Chicago land area. He was a retired Milkman, and a United States Army Veteran. Wesley was a member of the VFW, American Legion and the Moose all of Monticello. Wesley was also a member of the local Knights of Columbus where he received his 50 year pin and was a past GrandKnight.
Special Services: Rosary service will be conduct at the funeral home on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
Memorial Information: Poor Clare's of Kokomo, Indiana Marriage Information: Married his true love Rita Klebba
Survivors include:
Wife: Rita Werderman - Monticello,IN
Daughters:
Kathleen & James Nolan - Chicago, IL
Lesley & Neal Kuhn - San Jose, CA
Grandsons:
4 Grandchildren
4 Greatgrandchildren
Preceded in Death:
Arrangements by: Miller - Roscka Funeral Home
John M (Jack) Guy
Residence:Monticello, Indiana Died: Friday, March 31, 2006
Location:White County Memorial Hospital, Monticello, Indiana Age:76
Date of Birth: Tuesday, July 16, 1929
Birth place:Detroit, Michigan Branch: Air Force
Father: Alvin W. Guy
Mother: Anna G. Myers - Martin
Marital Status: Married
Resided in: Monticello, Indiana all of his life.
Funeral Date: Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Funeral Location: Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, Monticello, Indiana at 10:30 a.m.
Clergy: Rev. Bruce C. Hurley
Burial will take place: I.O.O.F. Riverview Cemetery, Monticello, Indiana.
Full military rites at the cemetery.
Visitation will be: 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home in Monticello, Indiana, with a Masonic Service at 8:00 p.m., at the funeral home.
Biographical Information: Jack was a 1947 graduate of Monticello High School, a 1958 graduate of Butler University, and a 1961 graudate of Indiana University School of Law. He practiced law in Monticello for more than forty (40) years. Jack was a United States Air Force Veteran.
Jack was a member of the Monticello Christian Church. He had served as a deacon, elder, and chairman of the church board. Jack is a past president of the Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club, Union Township Public Library of Trustees, and was legal counsel of the Twin Lakes School Corporation since 1971, all of Monticello, Indiana. He served on the Tippecanoe Country Club Board of Trustees, and was a past chariman of the board of the former State and Saving Bank. Jack was a member of the Jaycees, Libanus Masonic Lodge #154 F. & A.M., Goodfellows, American Legion Post, and was a Boy Scout Leader all of Monticello, Indiana. Jack was also a member of the Indianapolis Murat Shriners.
Jack previously served as Prosecuting Attorney for White County. He served as Majority Floor Leader in the Indiana House of Representatives, and the Indiana Senate. Jack was named Outstanding Republican Freshman in both the House and Senate. Jack was the recipient of the Sagamore of the Wabash bestowed upon hime by Governor Otis Bowen, and a Sagamore of the Wabash bestowed upon him by Governor Robert Orr.
Special Services: Masonic Services at 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at the funeral home, and full military rites at the I.O.O.F. Riverview Cemetery on Wednesday, April 5, 2006.
Memorial Information: Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association, White County Chapter of the American Cancer Society, or the Monticello American Legion Aux.
Marriage Information: He was formerly married to Norma Puterbaugh. Then on November 19, 1987, he married Judy Reynolds-White. She survives.
Survivors include:
Wife, Judy Guy of Monticello, Indiana;
Daughter, Janice (husband Randy) Crutchfield of Fishers, Indiana;
Son, Bob (wife Cindy) Guy of Monticello, Indiana;
Step Daughters, Andrea (husband Jeff) Ulery of Mount Vernon, Ohio,
Angela (husband Trey) Shindell of Bowling Green, Kentucky, and
Tracy (husband Michael) Fitz of Carmel, Indiana;
Brother, Robert W. (wife Dell) Guy of Monticello, Indiana;
Eleven (11) Grandchildren.
Arrangements by: Miller - Roscka Funeral Home
David A (Dave) Knoll
Residence:Burnettsville, Indiana Died: Sunday, April 02, 2006
Location:Burnettsville, Indiana Age:58
Date of Birth: Tuesday, December 23, 1947
Birth place:Washington, Illinois Father: Ralph Knoll
Mother: Juanita Blackwell
Marital Status: Married
Resided in: Burnettsville for the last 38 years.
Funeral Date: Thursday, April 06, 2006
Funeral Location: Miller - Roscka Funeral Home at 11:00 p.m.
Clergy: Pastor Edward Clark
Burial will take place: Cremation will take place April 6, 2006
Visitation will be: 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 5th, 2006 at the Miller -Roscka Funeral Home
Biographical Information: Dave had lived in the Burnettsville community for the last thirty eight (38) years. He was a 1965 graduate of Twin Lakes High School. Dave was a part owner of D & L Construction. He had worked at Von Tobels Lumber Company in Lafayette, Indiana, and Dye Lumber Company of Monticello, Indiana. Dave had served on the Burnettsville Town Board. He enjoyed being with his family, friends, out musroom hunting, and had faith in God. Dave also enjoyed old cars, hot rods, and racing of all kinds. In 1997, Dave was voted the salesman of the year by the Indiana Lumberman Association.
Special Services:
Memorial Information: Snowball Foundation of Star City. Or the St. Elizabeth Hospice Program
Marriage Information: On March 3, 1967 in Reynolds, Indiana, he married Dorris J. Sorrell. She Survives
Survivors include:
Wife: Doris J. Knoll - Burnettsville, IN
Sons:
Jim & Jill Knoll - Monticello, IN
Jason & Melissa Knoll - Monticello, IN
Brother: Dexter & companion Shirley Leonard Knoll - Monticello, IN
Several Nieces, Nephews, and Special Friends
Preceded in Death: Dennis Knoll - Brother
Arrangements by: Miller - Roscka Funeral Home
Marie O. Ruch
Residence:Monticello, Indiana Died: Thursday, April 06, 2006
Location:Twin Lakes Village Nursing Home, Monticello, Indiana Age:92
Date of Birth: Saturday, July 12, 1913
Birth place:Jefferson Twp. Pulaski Co., Indiana Father: Ernest Nimz
Mother: Edna Taylor
Marital Status: Widowed
Resided in: Spent most all of her life in White and Cass Counties
Funeral Date: Monday, April 10, 2006
Funeral Location: Miller - Roscka Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m.
Clergy: Pastor Ross Terry
Burial will take place: In the Winamac Cemetery on April 10, 2006 With service at 12:00 (noon)DST
Visitation will be: 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 10, 2006 at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home
Biographical Information: Marie was a long time resident of both White and Cass Counties. She and her late husband Harry had also lived out west. Marie was a member of the Twin Lakes Southern Baptist Church in Monticello, Indiana. She loved her family, church, and especially loved her Lord. Marie also enjoyed gardening and sewing.
Special Services: Graveside service at the Winamac Cemetery at 12:00 (noon) DST. On Monday April, 10, 2006
Memorial Information: Twin Lakes Southern Baptist Church, The Gideons, or to the Amazing Grace Mission
Marriage Information: On January 10, 1935, she married Harry Richard Ruch. He died June 16, 1987.
Survivors include:
Sons:
Jerry E. & Fredia O. Ruch - Monticello, IN
Ralph E. & Geraldine F. Ruch - Logansport, IN
Daughter: Carol M. & Tom Willis - Logansport, IN
Sister: Frieda G. Houghton - Winamac, IN
Brother: Jack Nimz - Winamac, IN
9 Granchildren & 2 Step- Grandchildren
13 Great Grandchildren & 1 Step-Granchildren
1 Great-Great-Granddaughter
Grandchildren:
Preceded in Death:
Elna Ruch - Infant Daughter
Carl Ruch - Son
Albert Nimz - Infant Brother
Junior Nimz - Brother
Arrangements by: Miller - Roscka Funeral Home
Gerald E. (Buck) Lowring
Residence:Monticello, Indiana Died: Friday, April 07, 2006
Location:Monticello, Indiana Age:74
Date of Birth: Tuesday, December 22, 1931
Birth place:Burnettsville, Indiana Branch: Navy
Father: Charles Martin Lowring
Mother: Alma Strode Ragen
Marital Status: Married
Resided in: Monticello, Indiana most all of his life.
Funeral Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Funeral Location: Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, Monticello, Indiana at 10:30 a.m.
Clergy: Rev. Mike Williams
Burial will take place: I.O.O.F. Riverview Cemetery, Monticello, Indiana with full military rites.
Visitation will be: 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, April 10, 2006 at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.
Biographical Information: Buck had lived in this area most all of his life, and was a 1950 graduate of Burnettsville High School in Burnettsville, Indiana. He was a life long member of the Burnettsville Baptist Church in Burnettsville, Indiana. Buck was also a member of the American Legion Post #91, and was a former member of the Rotary Club, both of Monticello, Indiana. He was the president of the former First National Bank here in Monticello from 1964 - 1976. Buck had also worked at the Community Bank in Brook, Indiana from 1976 until his retirement in 1994. He had served as the bank's president . Buck was a United State Navy Veteran. He loved wood-working, and was an avid sportsman.
Special Services: Full military rites conducted at the I.O.O.F. Riverview Cemetery in Monticello, Indiana.
Memorial Information: In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials to the Burnettsville Baptist Church Building Fund.
Marriage Information: On Spetember 27, 1956 in Logansport, Indiana, he married Carolyn F. Lawson. She survives.
Survivors include:
Wife, Carolyn F. Lowring of Monticello, Indiana;
Son, Steve B. (wife Marabel) Lowring of Fort Wayne, Indiana;
Daughter, Cathy D. (husband Kent) Crosby of Greenwood, Indiana;
Sister, Virginia (husband Dewey) Coffing of Bunrettsville, Indiana;
Brother, Dan (wife Sharon) Lowring of Indianapolis, Indiana;
Sister-in-law, Faye (husband Dean) Lowring - Fleck of Monticello, Indiana;
Grandson, Scott Lowring of Versailles, Indiana;
Granddaughters, Caitlin Crosby of Greenwood, Indiana, and
Monica Lowring of Fort Wayne, Indiana;
Great Granddaughters, Gracie and Layla Lowring;
Beloved Uncle of several Nieces and Nephews.
Preceded in Death: Brother, John Lowring.
Arrangements by: Miller - Roscka Funeral Home
Jack M. Sharkey
Residence:Indianapolis, Indiana Died: Sunday, April 09, 2006
Location:Indianapolis, Indiana Age:70
Date of Birth: Saturday, June 15, 1935
Birth place:Tacoma, Washington Branch: Army
Service: Vietnam Era
Father: Joseph Sharkey
Mother: Alida Lehman
Marital Status: Married
Resided in: Indianapolis, Indiana Funeral Date: Saturday, April 15, 2006
Funeral Location: Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana at 2:00 p.m..
Clergy: Chaplin from Fort Knox
Burial will take place: I.O.O.F. Riverview Cemetery of Monticello, Indiana. Full military rites will be conducted at the cemetery.
Visitation will be: 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 14, 2006 at the Flanner & Buchanan Lawrence Funeral Center in Indianapolis, Indiana.
12:00 p.m., (Noon) Saturday, April 15, 2006 at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.
Biographical Information: Jack was a graduate of Remington High School in Remington, Indiana, where he played pasketball, and ran track. He was a member of a 4-H Club. Jacke served in the National Guqard and retired from the United States Army with twenty-nine (29) years of service. He served in Viet Nam and received the Bronze Star. Jack also retired from Civil Service where he was a mobilazition officer with the Readiness Group at Fort Benjamin Harrison. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion, and the AMVETS all of the Indianapolis, Indiana area.
Special Services: Full military rites will be conducted at the I.O.O.F. Riverview Cemetery in Monticello, Indiana.
Marriage Information: On May 23, 1959 in Monticello, Indiana, he married May Martin. She survives.
Survivors include:
Wife, May Sharkey of Indianapolis, Indiana;
Daughters, Alicia Sharkey of Webster, Texas, and
Cynthia Schultz of Clearwater, Florida;
Six (6) Grandchildren;
Six (6) Step - Grandchildren;
Three (3) Great Grandchildren.
Preceded in Death: Daughter, Marla St. Croix.
Arrangements by: Miller - Roscka Funeral Home
Imogene H. (Jeannie) Yaney
Residence:Monticello, Indiana Died: Saturday, April 15, 2006
Location:Monticello, Indiana Age:73
Date of Birth: Sunday, September 18, 1932
Birth place:Haysi, Virginia
Father: John Hill
Mother: Nannie L. Lee
Marital Status: Widowed
Resided in: Monticello, Indiana since 2001, coming here from Dyer, Indiana.
Funeral Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Funeral Location: Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana at 10:30 a.m.
Clergy: Pastor Randy Harrison
Burial will take place: Hughes Cemetery in rural Monticello, Indiana.
Visitation will be: 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.
Biographical Information: Jeannie had lived in the Monticello community since 2001, coming here from Dyer, Indiana. She had summered in this area for several years. Jeannie had worked many years in a bank in Chicago, Illinois. She had also worked as a teachers aide for Lake Central School Corporation for over fourteen (14) years. Jeannie enjoyed gardening, and loved red cardinals. She was a member of the American Legion Post, AMVETS< Moose Lodge Auxillaries, and was a life member of the VFW Auxillary, all of Monticello, Indiana.
Memorial Information: To the wishes of the donor.
Marriage Information: On July 31, 1957 in East Chicago, Indiana, she married Donald W. Yaney. He died April 22, 1998.
Survivors include:
Son, John L. (wife Connie) Yaney of Monticello, Indiana;
Daughters, Donna (husband Ed) Earley, and
Dina (husband Bob) Bremer, both of Dyer, Indiana;
Sisters, Trula (husband Ron) Brady of Monticello, Indiana, and
Jannie(husbnad Charles) Newell of Addison, Illinois;
Brothers, Oliver (wife June) Hill of Haysi, Virginia,
David (wife Joan) Hill of Bristol, Virginia, and
Calvin Hill of Elmhurst, Illinois;
Grandchildren, John Yaney, Jr.,
Melissa Yaney,
Tom (wife Lindi) Gubbins,
Kimberly Gubbins,
Bobby, Matt, and Derrick Bremer;
Great Granddaughter, Noriann Gubbins.
Preceded in Death:
Son, Joseph Yaney;
Brothers, Edgar and Armis Hill
Arrangements by: Miller - Roscka Funeral Home
