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WHY VOTING MATTERS
Voting is one of the most important ways citizens can participate in their government. Local elections directly impact schools, infranstructure, public safety and community services. By voting, residents have a voice in decisions that affect the future of Starke County and the State of Indiana.
REGISTER, STAY INFORMED AND PARTICIPATE IN THE UPCOMING ELECTION.
(The Deadline to Register to Vote is Monday, April 6th).
Residents interested in registering to vote or serving as a poll worker are encouraged to contact the Starke County Clerk’s Office for more information.
Contact: Starke County Clerk’s Office
53 E. Mound Street • Knox, Indiana 46534
Phone: (574) 772-9160
PAMELA JEANNE CZECH
LOGANSPORT, IN - Pamela Jeanne Czech, 67, died Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born August 23, 1958 in Knox, Indiana to the late Stanley Francis and Isabelle Lorraine (McVicar) Czech.
Pamela graduated from North Judson High School and was raised in the First Baptist Church in Denham, Indiana. She was a loving caregiver for her parents for many years.
She is survived by her son, Samuel Czech of Kokomo, Indiana, three grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and two brothers: Edward (Phyllis) Czech of Winamac, Indiana and Thomas Czech of Round-O, South Carolina. She was preceded in death by two sisters: Kathleen Kegarise and Mary Czech and three half siblings: Richard Czech, Jeannette Cobb and Mary Czech.
Graveside services will be held at 1pm EDT on Friday, March 20 at the Denham Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church in Denham.
Arrangements were made by Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
CONNIE FAY RISNER
WINAMAC, IN - Connie Faye Risner, 72, died Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at her sister’s home in Liberty, Kentucky after a long battle with heart disease. She was born January 20, 1954 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Lawrence Earl and Betty Lou (Phelps) Hammer. On June 26, 1970 in Black Oak, Indiana, she married James Risner, Jr.
Connie enjoyed worshiping at the Full Gospel Assembly Church in Knox, Indiana, cooking, gardening and she loved her family very much. She had worked at Good Oil in Winamac for ten years before working as the Jail Commander at the Pulaski County Jail for ten years.
She is survived by her husband, James, one daughter, Jennifer Lynn Collins of Winamac, six grandchildren, one great grandson and four sisters: Pat (Mike) Tolson and Elizabeth (Mike) Adams, both of Knox, Debbie (Danny) Shrewsbury and Lou (Clifton) Scott, both of Liberty. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Michelle Louise Hanson.
The family will host a celebration of life at the Full Gospel Assembly of God Church. Memorials may be made to the Full Gospel Assembly of God Church.
Arrangements were made by Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
EDWARD G. KINEZIAN
KNOX, IN - Edward G. Kinezian, 82, died Monday, December 22, 2025 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno, Illinois. He was born May 7, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Aram and Stephanie Stula Kinezian. On May 23, 1981, he married Audrey Jeanne Kinezian. She died January 20, 2020.
Ed graduated from Bown High School in South Chicago and was a veteran having served in the US Navy. He worked for many years for AT&T until retirement. After retiring, he worked several years working at Lowes in Plymouth, Indiana. He was a very active member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Knox.
He is survived by one step daughter, Pamela Johnson of Ormond Beach, Florida and sisters: Carol O’Brien of Chicago and Margaret Bradley of Flint, Michigan.
A memorial service will take
place on Saturday, March 21 at 12 Noon CT with visitation one hour prior to services at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church.
Arrangements were made by M.C. Smith Funeral Home in Knox.
CARL RAYMOND ANDERSON
MONTICELLO, IN - Carl Raymond Anderson, 90, died Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at his home. He was born February 21, 1936 in Lafayette, Indiana to the late Elmer Raymond and Mildred Theresa (Sandberg) Anderson.
Carl graduated from Francesville High School in 1954 and served in the Army National Guard. He was a lifelong farmer and had worked at Monon Trailer for 25 years. He enjoyed mowing and showing his prize winning pickup trucks. He was a member of the International Show Car Association. He was a loving and kind man.
He is survived by his partner, Patricia A. Frederick of Monticello, one daughter, Christine (Terry) Ferrell of Kouts, Indiana and many grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his step mother, Anna Carol Anderson and one brother, James Elmer Anderson.
Graveside services were held Friday, March 13 at the Monon Chapel Cemetery in Monon, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the Francesville American Legion.
Arrangements were made by Frain Mortuary in Francesville.
OLIVE PEARL DALKA
MEDARYVILLE, IN - Olive Pearl Dalka, 97, died Friday, March 13, 2026 at the Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac, Indiana. She was born September 27, 1928 in Winamac, to the late Willard Orlando and Ruth Hazel (Sims) Hauser. On May 4, 1947 in Winamac, she married Charles William Dalka. He died December 5, 1998.
Olive was a graduate of Star City High School and was retired from the Medaryville Garment Factory after 24 years of service. She enjoyed volunteering at the Medaryville Senior Center, reading and cross stitching. She loved her family very much.
She is survived by two daughters: Ruth Ann VonHolten of Rossville, Indiana and Karen Sue (partner Dan) Wagner of Wanatah, Indiana, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by siblings: Willard Arthur, Bruce Edger and James Keith Hauser and Mary Ann Webb.
Visitation will be from 4-8pm EDT on Thursday, March 19 at Frain Mortuary. Funeral services will be held at 11am EDT on Friday, March 20 at the funeral home with Pastor Rickie Prater officiating. Burial will be in the White Post Cemetery in Medaryville. Memorials may be made to the Friends of the Medaryville Gymnasium or the Medaryville Potato Fest.
Arrangements were made by Frain Mortuary in Medaryville.
ROBERT G. TELLSTROM
MONTEREY, IN - Robert G. Tellstrom, 69, died Friday, March 13, 2026 at Pulaski Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was born June 28, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Robert H.and Ann Birmingham Tellstrom. Robert was a veteran of the US Navy.
He is survived by siblings: Kenneth H. Tellstrom of California, James Tellstrom of Monterey and Janet Tellstrom of Knox, Indiana. Services were held on Monday, March 16 at the M.C. Smith Funeral Home. Burial was in the Crown Hill Cemetery in Knox.
Arrangements were made by M.C. Smith Funeral Home in Knox.
BRIAN KEITH COLDIRON
NORTH JUDSON, IN - Brian Keith Coldiron, 55, died Tuesday, March 3, 2026 due to heart failure. He was born July 23, 1970 in Winamac, Indiana to Rudell and Jean (Shepherd) Coldiron.
Brian attended North JudsonSan Pierre High School and had worked at Fairmont Homes, Forest River and Indiana Traffic Control. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, summers riding his motorcycle, using his karaoke machine, playing with his cat, reading the bible and posting scripture.
He is survived by his stepfather, Lee Adams and siblings: Doug (Vickie) Thomas, Ken (Teri) Thomas, James Thomas and Dawn (Joe) Russell. He was preceded in death by his parents: Rudell Coldiron and Jean Adams.
Services were held at the O’Donnell Funeral Home. Burial was in the Round Lake Cemetery.
Arrangments were made by O’Donnell Funeral Home, Inc. in North Judson.
DARRELL RAY TOLSON
NORTH JUDSON, IN - Darrell Ray Tolson, 73, died Thursday, March 12, 2026. He was born September 14, 1952 to the late Truman and Doris (Eley) Tolson. Darrell graduated from NJSP High School in 1970, where he enjoyed playing saxophone. He briefly attended Indiana State University. He was an avid reader and enjoyed playing cards and pool, listening to music and was always an Elvis Presley fan. He had a kind heart and never knew a stranger. He ran the Bass Lake Consignment for several years.
He is survived by his siblings: Mabel Dee Tolson, Dollie Lee Shepherd and Harry James (Debra Glover) Tolson, all of North Judson, Roy Ronald (Franke) Tolson of Jackson, Georgia and Truman Kevin (Linda) Tolson of Missoula, Montana. He was preceded in death by one brother, Glenn Alan Tolson.
Services were held Tuesday, March 17 at the O’Donnell Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery in North Judson at a later date. Memorials may be made to the O’Donnell Funeral Home.
Arrangements were made by O’Donnell Funeral Home, Inc. in North Judson.
ADA M. PUCKETT
NORTH JUDSON, IN - Ada M. Puckett, 84, died Tuesday, March 3, 2026. She was born March 19, 1941 in Hazard, Kentucky to the late Clarence and Betty (Campbell) Stacy. On July 28, 1962 in Knox, Indiana she married Boyd Puckett. Ada loved cooking and baking and spending time with her family and visiting family and friends in Kentucky. She was retired from McGills in Valparaiso, Indiana. She is survived by two daughters: Joetta (Larry) Madsen of Hickory, North Carolina and Yvette (Tom) Nowak of Knox, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren and sisters: Betty Lou Russell of North Judson and Barbara (Frank) Miller of Hazard. She was preceded in death by one son, William Boyd Puckett and brothers: Aaron, Hershell, John, Howard and Corbett Stacy.
Services were held March 6 at the O’Donnell Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Noble officiating. Burial was in the Highland Cemetery in North Judson.
Arrangements were made by O’Donnell Funeral Home, Inc. in North Judson.
HARRY R. STEELE
WINAMAC, IN - Harry R. Steele, 86, died Saturday, March 14, 2026 at his home. He was born May 30, 1939 in Pulaski County, to the late Albert and Alice Marie (Smith) Steele. On December 16, 1994, he married Sharon “Shari” Tolley.
Harry was a well-known drug and alcohol counselor and a passionate advocate for AA. He enjoyed playing golf and was an avid Green Bay Packer, Indiana Hoosier and Chicago Cubs fan. He is survived by his wife, Shari, children: James Steele of Florida, Sam (Paula) Steele of Logansport, Indiana, Holly (Gary) Holcomb of Royal Center, Indiana, Stephen Altman of Monticello, Indiana and Stacey (James) Ferraro of Warsaw, Indiana, twelve grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and one brother, Thomas Steele of Winamac.
Services will be at 1pm on Saturday, March 21 at the Kewanna Church of Christ. Visitation will be from 11am until the time of service. Memorials may be to the Kewanna Church of Christ and or the Tippecanoe AA Group. Arrangements were made by Rans Funeral Home.
NOTICE
Rich Grove Township is accepting mowing bids for the Denham Cemetery. Mowing is required for: Mother’s Day Memorial Day Father’s Day 4th of July Labor Day and/or twice a month from May thru September.
Send bids to: Deloris Locke, Trustee, 8102W 400N, Winamac, IN 46996
Bids are due by Friday, April 10. Call 574-242-9049 with any questions.
CAROL EVA DAVIS
SURPRISE, AZ - Carol Eva Davis, 91, died Wednesday, March 4 following a brief illness. She was born April 28, 1934 in North Judson, Indiana to the late Hugo Otto and Jane Eva (Marks) Roseman. On September 5,1954 in North Judson, she married USAF Lt. Robert “Bob” Davis. He died in 2014.
Carol graduated from North Judson High School in 1952. She hosted foreign exchange students from Germany, Japan, France, Mexico and Finland. She was a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan and enjoyed vacation travel, family genealogy, photography and spending time with her family.
She is survived by five children: Graig (Ellen Le Vita), Eva, Suzanne (Dan) Johnson, Robert W.and Lawrence (Cheryl) and six grandchildren and one sister, Harriet (Butch) Lippelt. She was preceded in death by two half brothers: Dale and Ralph Roseman.
Services were held Saturday, March 14 at the O’Donnell Funeral Home. Burial was in the Highland Cemetery in North Judson. Memorials may be made to cancer research, Alzheimer’s research, a Christian non-profit or a non-profit of your choice.
Arrangements were made by O’Donnell Funeral Home, Inc. in North Judson.
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