Alice Jane Wamsley, age 94, of Monterey, passed away February 3, 2021. Alice was born April 21, 1926, in Goshen, Indiana to Jesse Mishler and Nellie Ermin Reed Mishler, both deceased. She was a 1943 Graduate of New Albany High School, and a 1947 Graduate of Franklin College where she met her future husband, Claiborn (Clip) Wamsley. They moved to Monterey in 1950 where she became a member of the Monterey United Methodist Church, was a founding member of the Monterey Home Economics Club, member ofthe Indiana Retired Teacher's Association, and a member of Pulaski County Extension Choir. She was awarded Culver Lion's Club Citizen of the year in 2010. She started her teaching career the year her...

Alice Jane Wamsley, age 94, of Monterey, passed away February 3, 2021. Alice was born April 21, 1926, in Goshen, Indiana to Jesse Mishler and Nellie Ermin Reed Mishler, both deceased. She was a 1943 Graduate of New Albany High School, and a 1947 Graduate of Franklin College where she met her future husband, Claiborn (Clip) Wamsley. They moved to Monterey in 1950 where she became a member of the Monterey United Methodist Church, was a founding member of the Monterey Home Economics Club, member ofthe Indiana Retired Teacher's Association, and a member of Pulaski County Extension Choir. She was awarded Culver Lion's Club Citizen of the year in 2010. She started her teaching career the year her...

Geraldine Ann "Gerri" Dolezal, age 92, of Valparaiso, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at her home following an extended illness. Geraldine was born October 30, 1928 in North Jackson, Ohio, now known as Warren, Ohio to Emerson and Dorthea Kistler, both of which have preceded her in death. She is survived by two sons, Dr. David E. Dolezal (Cynthia) of Marietta, Georgia and Gregory P. Dolezal (Cheryl L.) of Kewanna, Indiana, five grandchildren, Dr. Jennifer Jozwiak (Steven), Kara Rhoda (Jon), Brett Dolezal, Julia M. Heise (Brad), Davis Dolezal, and four great grandchildren. Visitation will take place Monday, January 4, 2020 from 10am to 12 noon at M.C. Smith Funeral Home in Knox. ...

Richard F. Lebioda, age 77, of Knox, Indiana and Calumet City, Illinois, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020. Richard was born July 13, 1943 in Calumet City, Illinois to John and Florence Weber Lebioda, both deceased. He was a Veteran having served in the U.S. Army and a member of the American Legion Post 330 in Calumet City. He loved to travel and watch TV. He is survived by his wife, Anne Lebioda, his children, John Lebioda of Knox and Kristin Lebioda of Calumet City, a grandson, Anthony Lebioda of Plymouth, and three great grandchildren, Damon, Cyrus and Emmett. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. M.C. Smith Funeral Home in Knox is handling arrangements.

Lois I. Smith, age 93, of Bass Lake, passed away Sunday, August , 2020. Lois was born November 11, 1926 in Avon, Indiana to Herman Barker and Ada Reed Barker, both deceased. She was very musical and especially enjoyed playing piano and key board, for many years she volunteered by visiting and playing at area nursing homes, she played right up until the week before her passing at Catherine Kasper Home where she was a resident. She also loved embroidering, watching the deer and other wildlife, reading and cooking. She was a Cubs fan and really enjoyed spending winters in Padre Island and Corpus Christi, Texas. On December 17, 1949 she married Arthur Smith, he preceded her in death in...

Kenneth James Owens, age 51, of Peru, Indiana passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Kenneth was born November 5, 1968 in Winamac, Indiana to Ronald and Sandra (Francis) Owens. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, having gone in to the service immediately after graduating from high school. After being discharged from the Army he went to Purdue University where he went on to earn a Bachelors Degree. He had been a corrections counselor for the past 12 years at the Miami Correctional Facility in Bunker Hill, Indiana. He had been a member of the First Baptist Church in Rochester, he was an avid coin collector, loved to read books and loved to travel. He would say that you haven't visited a state...

Tony Cohn, age 37, of Bass Lake (Knox), passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Tony was born September 14, 1982 in Munster, Indiana. He was working as a plumber out of Union Local 210, he was very artistic, even at a young age, was a meticulous carpenter, an avid hunter and fisherman, had a great sense of humor and loved life. He has lots of family and friends that will miss him dearly. He is survived by his parents, Kim Cohn of Crown Point and Jody Burkhardt of Crown Point, his fiance Kristie Hunter of Knox, a daughter, Abigail Homrich of Wheatfield, brothers, Ryan Cohn (Alicia) of Culver and Nicholas Cohn of Crown Point, nephews, Kayden and Landon Cohn, and many aunts and uncles and one...

Joe Jarboe of Bass Lake Indiana passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020. He leaves to cherish their wonderful memories his wife of 28 years, Jan. His daughters Krissy (Scott) Kosco, Angie (Steve) Ciric, stepfamily, Missy (Bob) Carrico, Brian (Cheryl) Pemberton and Geoff (Christine) Pemberton. His siblings Mark (Mary) Jarboe, Paul Jarboe, Callie (Chris) Ludwig, Lori (Mike) Mastin, Susie (Tim) Simerly, brother-in-law Kevin (Linda) Williams. Also surviving are his six grandchildren, Jenna and JT Kosko, Bronson and Harper Ciric, Chad Carrico and Ashley Carrico Mark. Six Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and brother Kevin. Joe was born in Rushville...

Joe "Mike" Jarboe of Bass Lake Indiana passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020. He leaves to cherish their wonderful memories his wife of 28 years, Jan. His daughters Krissy (Scott) Kosco, Angie (Steve) Ciric, stepfamily, Missy (Bob) Carrico, Brian (Cheryl) Pemberton and Geoff (Christine) Pemberton. His siblings Mark (Mary) Jarboe, Paul Jarboe, Callie (Chris) Ludwig, Lori (Mike) Mastin, Susie (Tim) Simerly, brother-in-law Kevin (Linda) Williams. Also surviving are his six grandchildren, Jenna and JT Kosko, Bronson and Harper Ciric, Chad Carrico and Ashley Carrico Mark. Six Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and brother Kevin. Joe was born in...

Joe "Mike" Jarboe of Bass Lake Indiana passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2020. He leaves to cherish their wonderful memories his wife of 28 years, Jan. His daughters Krissy (Scott) Kosco, Angie (Steve) Ciric, stepfamily, Missy (Bob) Carrico, Brian (Cheryl) Pemberton and Geoff (Christine) Pemberton. His siblings Mark (Mary) Jarboe, Paul Jarboe, Callie (Chris) Ludwig, Lori (Mike) Mastin, Susie (Tim) Simerly, brother-in-law Kevin (Linda) Williams. Also surviving are his six grandchildren, Jenna and JT Kosko, Bronson and Harper Ciric, Chad Carrico and Ashley Carrico Mark. Six Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and brother Kevin. Joe was born in...

Geraldine Bernice "Gerrie" Wojtowicz, age 95, a long-term co-resident of Bass Lake and Greenwood Indiana, passed away surrounded by family March 5, 2020. She was born and raised in Chicago, graduated from Loyola University school of Nursing, and was director of public health nursing for the state of Indiana. Edward and Geraldine were proud McDonalds franchisees from 1966 to 1995 when they retired, and their sons took over. Gerrie was preceded in death by her parents, Julia and Peter Madro, her sister, Gertrude Brotko, and her beloved husband Edward Paul Wojtowicz. Geraldine is survived by her daughters, Anita and Geralyn, sons, Paul and Peter, son in law, Jerry, daughter in laws, Karen and...

Geraldine Bernice "Gerrie" Wojtowicz, age 95, a long-term co-resident of Bass Lake and Greenwood Indiana, passed away surrounded by family March 5, 2020. She was born and raised in Chicago, graduated from Loyola University school of Nursing, and was director of public health nursing for the state of Indiana. Edward and Geraldine were proud McDonalds franchisees from 1966 to 1995 when they retired, and their sons took over. Gerrie was preceded in death by her parents, Julia and Peter Madro, her sister, Gertrude Brotko, and her beloved husband Edward Paul Wojtowicz. Geraldine is survived by her daughters, Anita and Geralyn, sons, Paul and Peter, son in law, Jerry, daughter in laws, Karen and...

Alice I. Lipke, age 97, of Knox, passed away Friday, November 29, 2019. Alice was born May 11, 1922 in LaPorte to Forrest Sayles and Joanna Genson Sayles, both deceased. On March 9, 1968 she married Bennett "Ben" Lipke, who preceded her in death on September 26, 2014. Alice and Ben were part of the original partnership in 5 Star Grocery Store in Knox. She is survived by her daughters Susan Carpentier of LaPorte and Diane Messman of Knox, one sister, Constance Reynolds of LaPorte, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, David Messman and five brothers and sisters. Private family services will take place at a later date.

Donald H. Artz, age 89, of Knox, formerly Portage, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday August 15, 2019. Don was born December 12, 1929 in Pontiac, MI to Joseph Artz and Theresa Yeoman Artz, both deceased. Donald married Marlene Decker Artz on September 5, 1955 who preceded him in death. They had two children, Deborah Dowell of Knox and Annette (Chuck) Roth of Chesterton. He married Mary Lou McCarthy on August 10, 2009 who also preceded him death. Also preceding him in death are brother Melvin Artz and grandchild, Bill Dowell. Don loved woodworking, air shows, museums, and traveling. He is survived by one brother, Kenneth (Connie) Artz, two daughters, four grandchildren and two great...

Joyce Silver, age 82, of Knox, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019. Joyce was born November 8, 1936 in Gary, Indiana to Leo and Irma Varga Engstrom, both deceased. She had worked for many years as a secretary at U.S. Steel. She is survived by her children, Melissa Woodall of Eddyville, Kentucky and Alexander Stanim of Knox, Indiana, and grandchildren, Matthew and Anthony Popovich and Christina Stanim. Private family graveside services have already taken place. M.C. Smith Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Richard Velchek Sr., age 84 of Knox, passed away at home on June 20, 2019. Richard was born on September 23, 1934 to Andrew Sr. and Alice Velchek, both deceased. He was a Veteran who served in the Army. He was a retired Heavy Equipment Operator for The Operating Engineers Local 150. His talent and passion was creating and building with wood; building cabinetry and furniture. He also built a stagecoach, Buckboard wagon and a covered wagon. He loved gardening and fishing. He dedicated his time to helping out Marshall Starke services and Pathfinders; building and donating his wood projects to help the handicapped. He passed on to his children his hard working values. He was married to his wife...

Ronald Samuel Lemon, age 80, of Knox, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at his home after a lengthy battle from a fall that left him paralyzed nearly three years ago. Ronald was born July 2, 1938 in East Chicago, Indiana to Samuel Lemon and Helen Montgomery Lemon, both deceased. Family came first for Ron. He is survived by his wife and high school sweetheart of 59 years, Andrea. Together they raised five sons and they were most proud of "their boys", Thomas (Jean) of Gaylord, MI, Terence (Karen) of Stevensville, MI, Daniel (Julie) of Michigan City, Samuel (Kim) of Porter, IN, and Timothy (Ashley) of Knox, IN. Also surviving are a brother, Randall Lemon (Linda) of Jeffersonville, IN, a...