Obituaries

November 17, 1944 to January 8, 2013

WINAMAC - Cara Lynn Prater-Botarf, 68, of Wheatfield, passed away at 2:25 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 8, at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso, after a long illness. 

She was born Nov. 17, 1944 in Winamac, to the late Albert Samuel and Marilee Sheetz Bridegroom. She was married to Erwin Prater for 21 years. He preceded her in death. On Aug. 1, 1987, she married Daniel Botarf in San Pierre. He survives.

Survivors include:
Erwin "Willy" Prater, North Judson, Son
Randy Bridegroom, New Mexico, Son
Eddie (Peggy) Prater, San Pierre, Son
Several Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren
Alberta Jones, Marshall, MI, Sister
Margaret Prater, Logansport, Daughter-in-law

Preceded in death by:
Donald Prater, Son

Mrs. Botarf had worked as a QMA at Little Company of Mary in San Pierre, before her disability. Her greatest joy in life was her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

No services will be held.

Memorial donations may be given to the family.