Obituaries

June 10, 1934 to October 24, 2014

WINAMAC - Clara M. Kestle, 80, of Winamac, passed away at 11:33 a.m., Friday, Oct. 24, at St. Vincent Heart Center in Indianapolis.

She was born June 10, 1934, in Pulaski, to the late Howard L. "Friday" and Ruth Virginia McKibben Good. She married Bobbie Dean Bonnell May 28, 1952. He predeeded her in death. She married James M. Kestle on Oct. 30, 1976 in Winama. He died March 21, 2009.

Survivors include:
Connie (Burnell) Landes, Garrett, Daughter
Jeff (Laura) Bonnell, Royal Center, Son
Rita (Dan) Koske, Winamac, Daughter
Kevin (Lynne) Bonnell, Mulino, OR, Son
Karen (J.D.) Smith, Goshen, Daughter
Joe (Dena) Kestle, Winamac, Son
13 Grandchildren
17 Great-grandchildren
Gloria Spearman, Elwood, Sister

Also preceded in death by:
Joshua Bonnell, Grandson
John Epler, Brother
Margaret Blankenship, Sister

Mrs. Kestle enjoyed spending time with her family. She also enjoyed cooking. She will be missed by her family and friends.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the funeral home with Rev. Laura VanVoorhis officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to St. Jude Children's Hospital.