News Tagged ‘American Cancer Society’

A North Judson man set off this weekend on a soul-searching journey across the country with the hopes of raising funds for the American Cancer Society in the process. Wes Carter, 22, began a 2079-mile walk Saturday evening around 7 p.m., heading toward San Diego – an on-foot journey that he expects to take roughly two months.

His journey soon turned into more than just a very long walk as he decided to contact ACS, turning the adventure into something more. Carter’s family had been touched by cancer, and he decided that raising awareness and encouraging donations to ACS along their trip was something he needed to do.

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Todd Russell Hovarter, 49, Knox, Indiana passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2013.  Funeral services will be Sunday, January 6, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. ET at the Palmer Funeral Home in Lakeville, Indiana.  Visitation will be Saturday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. ET at the funeral home.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Olive Lucille Lawson, 81, of Winamac, Indiana passed away Friday, December 28, 2012.  Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary in Winamac.  Visitation is Tuesday from Noon until the time of services at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the Pulaski Healthcare Center Activities Fund, American Cancer Society or to the Winamac High School Athletic Fund.

Gladys Moroni, 94, of Knox, Indiana passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2012.  Funeral services will be Saturday at 11:00 a.m. CT at the M.C. Smith Funeral Home in Knox.   Visitation is Friday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. CT at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or to the American Cancer Society.

Nancy K. Johnson, 69, of Conroe, Texas passed away Thursday, September 20, 2012.  Graveside services will be Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. ET at the Roseland Cemetery in Francesville, Indiana.  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to a charity of the donor’s choice.  The Frain Mortuary in Winamac is in charge of arrangements.

George J. Minarik, 92, of South Bend, Indiana passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2012.  Funeral services will be Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Noon ET at the Kaniewski Funeral Home in South Bend.  Visitation is Friday from 2:00-8:00 p.m. ET at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Donald R. (Bake) Baker, 83, of Buffalo, Indiana passed away Sunday, October 14, 2012.  Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. ET at the Miller-Roscka Funeral Home in Monticello.  Visitation is Tuesday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. ET at the funeral home.  Memorials may be given to the Buffalo Christian Church or to the American Cancer Society.

Judy Lee Bechinski, 72, of Hanna, Indiana passed away Thursday, August 30, 2012.  Funeral services will be Monday, September 3, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. CT at the Faith United Methodist Church in Wanatah, Indiana.  Visitation is Monday after 11:00 a.m. CT until the time of services at the church.  Memorials may be made to the church or to the American Cancer Society.  The Essling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lillian L. (Lorry) Rentfrow, 77, of Idaville, Indiana passed away Sunday, August 19, 2012.  Funeral services will be Friday, August 24 at 11:00 a.m. ET at the First Church of God in Idaville.  Visitation is Thursday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. ET and Friday one hour prior to services at the church.  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.  Arrangements are being handled by the Miller-Roscka Funeral Home in Monticello.

John T. Drang, 71, of Culver, Indiana passed away Friday, August 3, 2012.  Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. ET at the Odom Funeral Home in Culver.  Visitation is Wednesday after 10:00 a.m. ET until the time of services at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Foundation, American Cancer Society or to the North Salem Church of God.

Linda L. Collins, 64, of Noblesville, Indiana passed away Wednesday, July 18th, 2012.  Funeral services will be Sunday, July 22nd, 2012  at 1:30 p.m. ET at the Harrison-Metzger and Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel.  Visitation is Sunday from 3:00-6:00 p.m. ET at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to any other organization for children.

Edna Adelaide Sweeney, formerly of Winamac, Indiana passed away Monday, July 16th, 2012.  A private burial will take place in Reed Cemtery in Winamac at a later date.  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.  The Frain Mortuary in Winamac is in charge of arrangements.

Ernest Brovold, 86, of Koontz Lake, Indiana passed away Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012.  Funeral services will be Monday, July 9th, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. ET at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Donaldson, Indiana.  Visitation is Sunday from 2:00-6:00 pm. ET at the Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel and Monday at the church one hour prior to services.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Koontz Lake Association, to Hospice or to the American Cancer Society.

Geraldine L. Wittmack, 96, of Wanatah, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, May 30th, 2012.  Funeral services will be Saturday, June 2nd, 2012 at 12:30 p.m. CT at the Salem Church in Wanatah.  Visitation is Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at church.  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Salem Church.  The Wanatah Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.