Bertha Scott, 76, of Valparaiso, Indiana, formerly of Hamlet, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, June 7th, 2011.  Funeral services will be Saturday, June 11th, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. CT at the Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel.  Visitation is Friday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. CT at the Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be given to  the American Diabetes Association.

Edward Anthony Newman, 50, of Star City, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, June 7th, 2011.  Funeral Mass will be Saturday, June 11th, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. ET at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski, Indiana.  Visitation is Friday from 2:00-8:00 p.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary in Winamac, Indiana.  Memorials may be made to the 4-H Scholarship Program.

Robie Wireman, 70, of North Judson, Indiana, passed away Monday, June 6th, 2011.  Funeral services will be Friday, June 10th, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. CT at the Braman and Son Memorial Chapel in Knox.  Visitation is Thursday, June 9th, 2011 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. CT at the Funeral Home.

John Frank Fort, 66, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away Sunday, June 5th, 2011.  Memorial services will be Thursday, June 9th, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. CT at the Cutler Funeral Home in LaPorte.  Visitation is Thursday after 4:00 p.m. until the time of services at the Funeral Home.  Memorials may be made to the family.

Dorothy (Benecki) Kedelis, 81, of North Judson, Indiana, passed away Sunday, June 5th, 2011.  Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 7th at 7:00 p.m. CT at the O’Donnell Funeral Home in North Judson.  Visitation is Tuesday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. CT at the Funeral Home.

Edwin L. Gawell, 67, of Winamac, Indiana, passed away Sunday, June 5th, 2011.  No services or visitation are scheduled.  Friends may contact Mariella Redlin at (574) 847-4904 or P.O. Box 63, Winamac, IN, 46996.  Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Franklin J. Paulsen, 86, of Winamac, Indiana, passed away Monday, June 6th, 2011.  Funeral services will be Sunday, June 12th, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. ET at the First United Methodist Church in Winamac.  Visitation is Saturday, June 11th, 2011 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary in Winamac and one hour prior to services Sunday at the church.  Military graveside services will be conducted.  Memorials may be given to the church.

Violet C. Bartgen, 92, of Knox, Indiana, passed away Thursday, June 2nd, 2011.  Funeral services will be Monday, June 6th, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. CT at the M.C. Smith Funeral Home in Knox.  Visitation is Sunday, June 5th, 2011 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. CT at the Funeral Home.

June Keough, 61, of Star City, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, June 1st, 2011.  A Celebration of Life service will be Saturday, June 11th, 2011 at Noon ET at the Houde residence, 145 Princeton Rd, Sterling, Massachusetts.  The Frain Mortuary in Winamac, Indiana is in charge of arrangements.

James Manley Moss, 87, of Culver, Indiana, passed away Saturday, May 28th, 2011.  Funeral services will be Saturday, June 11th, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. ET at the Culver Academies Memorial Chapel  Visitation is Friday, June 10th, 2011 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. ET at the Odom Funeral Home in Culver.  Memorials may be made to the James Manley Moss Memorial.

Dennis W. Wallace, 68, of North Judson, Indiana, passed away Saturday, May 28th, 2011.  No funeral services are scheduled.  A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, July 9th at Dennis Wallace’s home at 3498 S. 300 W. in North Judson.  Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Fund.  The Moeller Funeral Home in Valparaiso, Indiana is in charge of arrangements.

Loma F. Baker, 98, of Rochester, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, May 31st, 2011.  Funeral services will be Thursday, June 2nd, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. ET at the Harrison-Metzger and Rans Funeral Homes-Kewanna Chapel.  Visitation is one hour prior to services at the Funeral Home.

Mary Rubio, 80, of Knox, Indiana, passed away Sunday, May 29th, 2011.  A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 3rd, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. CT at the Eagle Creek Cemetery.  Friends may gather with the family one hour prior to the service at the cemetery.  The Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Aaron M. Broeker, 27, of Culver, Indiana, passed away Friday, May 27th, 2011.  Funeral services will be Thursday, June 2nd, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. ET at the Odom Funeral Home in Culver.  Visitation is Wednesday from 4:00-9:00 p.m. ET at the Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Bass Lake Fire Department Scholarship Fund.

Nancy K. Smith Sekirka, 57, of Plymouth, Indiana, passed away Sunday, May 29th, 2011.  Funeral services will be Thursday, June 2nd, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. ET at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home in Plymouth.  Visitation is Wednesday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. ET at the Funeral Home.  Memorials may be made to the Plymouth Church of the Brethren.

Anna Krick, 80, of Walkerton, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, May 25th, 2011.  Funeral services will be Saturday, May 28th, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. ET at the Walkerton United Methodist Church.  Visitation is Saturday from 2:00 p.m. ET until the time of services at the church.  Memorials may be made to the Walkerton United Methodist Church.  The Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Helen M. Conrad, 97, of LaCrosse, Indiana, f0rmerly of North Judson, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, May 24th, 2011.  Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 31st, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. CT at the O’Donnell Funeral Home in North Judson.  Visitation is Monday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. CT at the Funeral Home.

Ray H. Kroft, 85, of Medaryville, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, May 24th, 2011.  Funeral services will be Saturday, May 28th, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville.  Visitation is Friday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. ET at the Funeral Home.  Memorials may be made to the St. John United Church of Christ in Medaryville.

Bert Mullins, 85, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away Monday, May 23rd, 2011.  Funeral services will be Saturday, May 28th, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. CT at the Calvary Baptist Church of Knox.  Visitation is Friday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. CT at the O’Donnell Funeral Home in North Judson, Indiana.

Aleasa (Lewter) Hemphill, 89, of North Judson, Indiana, passed away Monday, May 23rd, 2011.  Funeral services will be Friday, May 27th, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. CT at the O’Donnell Funeral Home in North Judson.  Visitation is Thursday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. CT at the Funeral Home.