Obituaries
On Nov. 28, at the age of 88, Erica Gudas went home to be with the Lord. She passed away peacefully at her farm, surrounded by her family’s love, laughter, and gratitude. Erica was born to Martin and Emma Austin on April 16, 1937, in Taurage, Lithuania. Erica had four sisters: Ruth, Martha, Ann...
Neva Marie Heintz Wank, 65, of Winamac, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at home surrounded by her loving family. Neva bravely fought a brief battle with cancer.
Neva began her eternal journey on Jan. 3, 1960 in Starke County to the late Jack and Marjorie (Field) Heintz. She was the...
Hannah M. Dommer, 92, of Winamac, passed away Saturday, Nov. 15, at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Winamac.
She was born on June 24, 1933 in Francesville, to the late William and Minnie (Doll) Garling. Hannah graduated from Francesville High School in 1951. On Aug. 15, 1953, she married Donald G....
Kenneth “Wep” A. Weppler, 79, of Winamac, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 15, at Pulaski Healthcare Center.
Born on May 18, 1946, in Winamac, he was the son of the late Clyde and Hazel (Howeison) Weppler.
He was a Winamac High School graduate. On July 28, 1998, he married Doris J. Smith, she survives...
James Lee “Jim” Gildon, 73, of Francesville, formerly of Gary, passed away at his home unexpectedly on Friday, Nov. 7.
(Pulaski County Journal — Nov. 19, 2025)
Bernard Allen Harris, age 95, formally of Medaryville, passed away Oct. 2.
He earned a BS in Education from Indiana University in 1952. He served in the US Army from 1952-1955.
He married Charlotte Lowry in 1952 who survives. He is also survived by his three children: Jennifer O’Neill [Sean],...
Sally Ann Schultz, 53, of Winamac, passed away at home on Sunday, Nov. 2, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
She was born Jan. 20, 1972, the daughter of the late Robert and Peggy Schultz of Francesville.
Sally graduated from West Central High School in 1990 and attended Ivy Tech earning a...
Joseph John “Joe” Penksa, 86, of Winamac, passed away at his home on Friday, Nov. 7.
He was born on May 15, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Joseph John and Elizabeth Mary (Boksa) Penksa. Joe graduated from Monterey High School with the class of 1957. He served in the US Navy from 1957 to...
Karen Ann (Foerg) Allen, 69, of Winamac, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, Oct. 28, after battling an aggressive brain tumor.
Born on Jan. 18, 1956, she was the third child of Eugene and Nancy (Moore) Foerg. She graduated from Winamac Community High School in 1974 and attended Bible Baptist...
Vicky Hinkle, 70, of Logansport, passed away at home on Saturday, Nov. 1.
(Pulaski County Journal — Nov. 12, 2025)