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Shirley Amond, 89, passed away unexpectedly in her home on July 14, 2024, in Culver. Born on March 27, 1935, in LaPorte, Shirley was the daughter of Ted and Edna (Hacker) Drews. Shirley graduated from Knox High School in 1953. She attended Ball State University Teacher College, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Valparaiso University and a Master of Arts Degree from Western Michigan University. Shirley turned down an offer to become a flight attendant and devoted her life to education, specifically the education of special needs children. She started as an elementary teacher in Culver and Knox, where she challenged her students to become fearless. She then became Director of...

Wayne E. Huffman, 86, of South Bend, IN, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, at Miller's Merry Manor in Culver. Wayne was born in Winamac, IN, to Sewell and Maxine (Riggleman) Huffman. He married Geraldine Null on September 5, 1964. Wayne was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and sibling. He loved life and had a great sense of humor, always telling a joke or two. He enjoyed restoring antiques, playing cards, fishing, and spending time with family. He was a very reliable employee his whole life, starting a career in the grocery business at National Foods and then moving on to working in the bakery business. He worked at Kreamo Bakery for most of his life and retired from New...

Schrimsher, Samuel I., 94, of formerly of Culver, died Tuesday; Odom Funeral Home , Culver

Helen Louise Osborn September 25, 1937 - February 6, 2022 Helen Louise Osborn, 84, of Culver, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2022, at the Catherine Kasper Home, surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born to Howard and Lorene (Hostetler) DeWitt on September 25, 1937, in Nappanee, Indiana. She was one of three children. After her family relocated to the Culver area, she graduated from Culver High School. A short time later she fell in love and married David Osborn. They moved to the family farm and began their family. Together they had 3 children. Helen was a hard worker, taking care of her family and helping Dave on the farm. At one time she worked at Mr. T's in Culver and...

Mark Jeffrey Barnes, 66, of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on December 11, 2021, in Knoxville. Mark was born to Donald and Gerry (Miller) Barnes on September 10, 1955, in South Bend, Indiana. He was a very bright student and graduated from Carmel High School. Mark was a free-spirited person who enjoyed music, especially the Beatles and The Who. He loved the outdoors, canoeing, mountain climbing, hiking, and camping. He also loved reading. He went on many camping and hiking trips with his family as a teenager. Mark also enjoyed woodworking, a skill he learned from his dad. He also taught himself to play the guitar. Mark's true passion was photography....

Peter Jennings Talbot passed away August 18, 2021 on a return trip home to the Midwest. He was 60. Peter was born on June 11, 1961 in Norwalk, Connecticut to Ellen Grevatt and Edward Talbot. He was the oldest of many siblings. Peter served in the United States Navy from 1979 to 1983. In 1984 he married his wife, Kathryn, and in 1987 received a bachelor's degree from the University of North Florida. He went on to work many years in finance with the majority of his career at General Electric. His career took him and his family throughout the United States. Though he loved the Northeast where he was born and raised, it was St. Augustine, Florida that had his heart. He fulfilled his retirement...

Joan Yvonne (Pattee) Heckford, 70, of Culver, passed away on May 31, 2021, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth, Indiana. Joan was born on June 18, 1950, to Paul and Marie (Nopper) Pattee in Bozeman, Montana. After graduating high school Joan went on to take some college courses. On May 2, 1970, she married the love of her life, Don Heckford. Together they raised two daughters. Joan was the office manager at JN Marshall Co. in Denver, Colorado. After moving to Culver, she was employed at the Culver Academies until her retirement. She was of the Catholic faith. Joan is survived by her husband: Don Heckford; daughters: Lisa (Joe) Allyn of Culver and Sharman (Kori) Gregerson...

Donald (Don) L. Corrigan, 87, Professor Emeritus of Health and Kinesiology at Purdue University and West Lafayette resident since 1965, passed away on January 18th at Westminster Village. One of eight children, he was born in Le Cross, Wisconsin on August 25th, 1933 to the late Lillian (Duffy) Corrigan and William Corrigan. On June 10, 1958, in Albia, Iowa, he married the love of his life, Sandra Humeston Don is survived by his wife Sandra, children Joseph (Angela) Corrigan of Burke, Virginia, Shannon (Rick) Rezek of Indianapolis and Christopher (Sarah) Corrigan of Frisco, Texas along with eight grandchildren: Caitlin Corrigan, Anna Corrigan, Maggie Rezek, Patrick Rezek , Mary Helen...

Donald (Don) L. Corrigan, 87, Professor Emeritus of Health and Kinesiology at Purdue University and West Lafayette resident since 1965, passed away on January 18th at Westminster Village. One of eight children, he was born in Le Cross, Wisconsin on August 25, 1933 to the late Lillian (Duffy) Corrigan and William Corrigan. On June 10, 1958, in Albia, Iowa, he married the love of his life, Sandra Humeston Don is survived by his wife Sandra, children Joseph (Angela) Corrigan of Burke, Virginia, Shannon (Rick) Rezek of Indianapolis and Christopher (Sarah) Corrigan of Frisco, Texas along with eight grandchildren: Caitlin Corrigan, Anna Corrigan, Maggie Rezek, Patrick Rezek , Mary Helen...

Jo Ann Myers Walsh, 84, of Culver, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loved ones on December 12, 2020. Jo Ann was born in Indianapolis, the daughter of Robert Myers and Alice Kopp. Robert and Alice were Kewanna High School sweethearts who married after Robert graduated from Purdue and Alice from Indiana University. The ancestral Myers family, son Robert followed Jo Ann, had early roots in Macy Indiana, and back to the time of the American Revolution. Dan Kopp an immigrant from Germany, met and married Sarah Donaldson, an Irish immigrant, and settled in Logansport, then moved to Kewanna, where they established a Hardware store. Myers fought for America in the Revolution, a...

Born in Chicago on October 28, 1937, Harold was the sixth of seven children. Growing up in Stone Park, he played football at Proviso East High School. As the fullback of the Pirates, his legacy of broken records would take decades to top. He followed up his wins with what he'd say was the biggest of all: marrying his middle-school sweetheart Lydia (nee Hartmann) in September 1958. Always loyal and looking for a game, Harold went on to play semi-pro for the Elmhurst Travelers and made Elmhurst his family home for 43 years, all the while working as a printer. In 2004, he moved to Culver, Indiana to fully enjoy his retirement. Harold spent his final days in the care of the Ernestine M. Raclin...

James Arthur Kowatch May 28, 1935 - May 4, 2020 James Arthur "Piney" Kowatch, 84, formerly residing in Tinley Park, IL passed away at 2:52 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2020 at Hubbard Hill Living Wisdom Center, Elkhart. Jim was born on May 28, 1935, in Culver, IN to the late John and Vada (Burch) Kowatch. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 46 years, Gloria (Kurtz) Kowatch and by his five siblings, Jack, Ed, John, Mary Ellen Miller and Fern Little. On November 22, 2003, in Orland Park, IL, Jim married Beverly (Clark) Boles, who survives. Jim is also survived by five children with his first wife Gloria, Constance (Alex) Cepeda, of LaPorte, IN, Jeffrey (Claire)...

Donald J Zehner Sr. June 21, 1936 - March 12, 2020 Donald J Zehner Sr., 83, of Monterey passed away peacefully Friday, March 13, 2020, at Advent Hospital in Sebring, Florida. He was born June 21, 1936, in Monterey to August and Anna (Shorter) Zehner. He lived his entire life in the Monterey community. He was married July 27, 1957, to Ruth Keller at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Monterey. Don attended Holy Family School through the 8th grade, followed by Monterey public school, graduating from Monterey High School in 1954. Following graduation, he worked at the Culver Military Academy and Studebakers in South Bend, Indiana. Don and Ruth owned and operated Zehner Service Center for 41...

John A Elliott, 78, of Culver, Indiana, passed away Feb. 15, 2020. Visitation will be 3-7 pm, Feb. 21, 2020 at Odom Funeral Home, Culver. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Feb. 22, 2020 at Grace United Church of Christ, Culver.

Ronald Reinholt, 83, of Culver, passed away January 8, 2020 at Miller's Merry Manor, Culver. Ronald was born to Donald and Ruby (Beauchamp) Reinholt on May 9, 1936 in Monterey, IN. After graduating high school, he was married to Denise Reker. He served his country in the US Army. He later became the owner and operator of Reinholt Excavating. Ronald is survived by his daughters: Theresa Baker and Sandra Eby of Culver, IN and Lisa (John) Busald of Indianapolis, IN; grandchildren: Darla, Darci, Garrett, Susannah, Caroline, Jack, and Like; and great-grandchildren: Piper, Sadie, Aubrey, and Maci. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and son, Tony. There will be a time of...

Patricia E. Kuykendoll September 1, 1954 - January 4, 2020 Patricia E. Kuykendoll, 65, of Rochester, passed away at home on January 4, 2020. Pat was born to Lester and Mable (Hiland) Karn on September 1, 1954 in Michigan. She was married to James E. Kuykendoll Jr and he preceded her in death in 2011. She recently retired from Diggers Specialties in Bremen. Pat is survived by her sons Eugene (Ann) Kuykendoll of Rochester, IN and Jason Kuykendoll of South Bend, IN; daughters - Darlena (Ryan) Clingler and Jammie Kuykendoll, both of Rochester, IN, and Leilani Erhardt of Osceola, IN; brothers Leroy Karn of Rochester, IN and Jake Karn of South Bend, IN; 10 grandchildren and 4...

Jeanne Margaret (Rose) Huber, 73, of Monterey, IN passed away surrounded by her family on Oct. 11, 2019 following a short illness. Jeanne was born April 2, 1946 in Manchester, England, but moved to the United States with her parents at six months of age; growing up in Hessville, IN and graduating from Morton High School in Hammond. On July 6, 1968, Jeanne married Raymond L. Huber in Hammond, IN at All Saints Catholic Church. In the spring of 1972, they moved to Monterey and raised three children. Jeanne enjoyed being a homemaker for many years. She loved gardening, canning, sewing, ceramics, embroidery and watching her children play school sports and participate in 4-H. Jeanne went...

Beverly J. Trone of Culver, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at the age of 89. Bev was born in Elyria, Ohio, on June 17, 1930, the daughter of James and Hilda (Peterson) Knittle. She graduated from West Technical High School, Cleveland, Ohio, in 1948, and attended Bowling Green University. On February 6, 1952, Bev married Robert M. Geariety in North Olmsted, Ohio. The welcomed their son, Bradd J. Geariety into their family in 1961. Bob passed away in January, 1965. As anyone who knew her caring nature, Bev cared for him during his illness. At the suggestion of family, Bev brought Bradd to attend Culver Academy Woodcraft Camp in 1972. This is where Bradd met Pete...

Willian "Bill" John Martin, 91, of Culver, passed away at Pilgrim Manor on September 12, 2019. Bill was born in Mishawaka on July 4, 1928, the son of Kenneth and Fern (Barrows) Martin. He graduated from Mishawaka High School, Class of 1945. Bill met Mary Ann Burkett in 1948 at the Highway Diner in Mishawaka, where Mary Ann was a waitress. Some friends that Bill knew told him there was a very pretty girl working at the Diner so he went to check it out. After a few visits to the Diner, Mary Ann told Bill if he would give her a ride home to Ora, IN, she would get blind dates for him and his friends. When they got to Ora, Mary Ann has three blind dates for Bill's friends. He asked where...

Anthony "Tony" Reinholt February 2, 1962 - August 29, 2019 Anthony "Tony" Reinholt, 57, of Leiters Ford, IN, passed away on August 29, 2019. Tony was born to Ron and Denise (Reker) Reinholt on February 2, 1962. He was a 1980 graduate of Culver Community High School. Tony was a heavy equipment operator for HRP Construction until he retired. He was a member of Midwest Operators Union in Lakeville, IN. Tony enjoyed reading. Tony is survived by his father: Ron Reinholt of Culver; sisters: Theresa Baker and Sandi Eby of Culver and Lisa (John) Busald of Indianapolis; and multiple nieces and nephews. Tony also leave behind his beloved dog, Jenny, and his cat, Whiskers. A Mass of Christian...

Helen Rice, of Culver, IN, passed away peacefully in her daughter's home, surrounded by her family. Helen was born in Science Hill, KY, to Aaron and Goldie (Lester) Hines. The family moved to Sardis when she was a child. She married John O. Rice in 1944. They had 3 children, 2 boys and 1 girl. They were long-time members of the Science Hill United Methodist Church, where Helen was a Sunday School teacher for the little ones and helped during Bible School and with flower decorations. Helen took great pleasure in raising flowers and roses. All of the family loved her oatmeal cookies. She loved to paint and craft and was an artist in every way. She took art lessons and traveled to Art...