Obituaries

May 5, 1936 to September 26, 2024

ROYAL CENTER - Nancy A. Gazelle, 88 of Winamac passed away at 5:21 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 26, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

Nancy Gazelle

Born on May 5, 1936 in Normal, Ill., she was the daughter of the late Orville and Mildred (Shaw) Hanks. She was a graduate of Normal Community High School and the University of Illinois.

Survivors include her husband Carlton Gazelle of Winamac; sons Dr. Brian (Cathy) Johnson of Winamac, Martin (Gayellen) Johnson of Tulsa, Okla. and Rodney (Marce) Johnson of Celeste, Texas; and grandchildren Karl (Molly) Johnson of Chicago, Kurt Johnson of Goshen, Grant Johnson of Tulsa, Okla., Caryn Johnson of Celeste, Texas and Brianne Johnson of Celeste, Texas.

She was also preceded in death by her first husband Bernard Johnson and son Bruce Johnson.

Mrs. Gazelle was a retired music teacher. She also formerly owned and operated a Christian book and gift shop in Illinois. She was a member of Heartland Church in Winamac and enjoyed playing piano and spending time with family and friends.

Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 29, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Harrison Chapel, Royal Center. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 30, at the Heartland Church in Winamac with Pastor Heath Hiatt officiating. A graveside service will follow at 11:30 a.m. (CDT), Tuesday, Oct. 1, at Hudson Township Cemetery in Hudson, Ill.

Mrs. Gazelle’s online guestbook is available and condolences may be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.