Obituaries

September 18, 1956 to March 4, 2014

WINAMAC - Jesus "Jesse" Mendiola, 57, of Winamac, died at 11:13 p.m., Tuesday, March 4, at the home of his daughter in Winamac.

He was born Sept. 18, 1956, in San Bonito, TX, to the late Jose and Maria Vincenta Sanchez Mendiola. 

Survivors include: 

Christina (Chad) Kasten, Winamac, Daughter 
Anne (Billy) Nies, Winamac, Daughter 
Sarah (Keaton) Durham, Brownsburg, Daughter 
Rachel Younger, Brownsburg, Daughter 
Kirsten Weldon, Hamlet, Daughter 
Connor Kasten, Grandchild 
Christian Kasten, Grandchild 
Rebecca Russell, Rochester, Companion 
Lupe Tijerina, Winamac, Sister 
Margarita Mendiola, Winamac, Sister 
Joe Mendiola, Lyford, TX, Brother 
Tony Mendiola, Joplin,MO, Brother 
Angel Mendiola, Winamac, Brother

He was preceded in death by: 
Michael Jo Mendiola, Son 
Michael Mendiola, Brother 

Mr. Mendiola was a maintenance man at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac for 38 years. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac. He enjoyed running. He competed in two Chicago Marathons and two Indianapolis Mini Marathons. He enjoyed spending time with all of his family members. He was an auto racing fan and sports enthusiest. He was an avid Raiders fan.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday (March 7), at the funeral home with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski Memorial Hospice.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.