Obituaries

August 9, 1950 to May 7, 2025

WINAMAC - Kay F. Van Coutren, 74, of Winamac, passed away Wednesday, May 7, at home, surrounded by her loving family, following a hard-fought battle with cancer.

She was born Aug. 9, 1950 in Lafayette, to the late Verlin Kneisley “Hap” and Beaulah Mazie (McCurry) Toumine. She graduated from Winamac High School in 1968. She married Tom Van Coutren on July 29, 1972 in St. Louis. He survives.

Kay Van Coutren

She is also survived by:
Sean (Carrie) Van Coutren, Son
Bryan (Kerry) Van Coutren, Son
4 Grandchildren: MacKenzie, Alex, Ashton and Aubree
Harold (Darcy) Toumine, Brother
Gerald (Debra) Toumine, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Sgt. James Verlin Toumine, U.S. Army, Brother
Mary Lou (John) Antrim, Sister
Elsie Faye O’Donnell, Sister
James Verlin Toumine II, Nephew
Katy Lou, Beloved Yorkie

Mrs. Van Coutren worked at Eaton Controls in Winamac for many years before becoming a florist and opening her dream business, Kay’s Flowers & Gifts. After retiring from the flower shop, she worked at Pearl Street Market for 20 years before retiring again. She was a Life Member of the Winamac VFW Auxiliary Post #1728. She cherished spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed trading jokes and funny stories – she loved to laugh and make others laugh. She appreciated sharing good food and music with those she loved most.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, May 16, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 17, at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to Gentiva Hospice or Winamac VFW Auxiliary Post #1728.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.