Obituaries

October 1, 1932 to March 31, 2020

WINAMAC - Dolores Margaret Grizzell, 87, of Winamac, passed away Tuesday, March 31, at her home surrounded by family. 

She was born Oct. 1, 1932 in Chicago, to the late Ernest Myron and Margaret Anastasia Russell Small. On April 22, 1952, she joined the U.S. Air Force and served three years during the Korean War as a cryptographer with top secret clearance. She married Claud Si Grizzell on May 31, 1986 at All Saints Catholic Church in Logansport.  He passed away Jan. 29, 2013.

She is survived by:
Cherylann Johnson, Macomb, IL, Daughter
Carrielynn Huse, Winn, MI, Daughter
Amanda (Nicholas) Cook, Logansport, Daughter
7 Grandchildren: Stacie, William, Michael, Casey, Jessica, Crystal, and April
Many Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Gailmarie Ayers, Daughter
John Allen Wilson, Grandson

Mrs. Grizzell was a longtime member of All Saints Catholic Church. She was very devoted to her Catholic faith. She felt a strong connection to St. Kateri Tekakwitha and was an avid supporter of the St. Joseph’s Indian School in Chamberlain, SD. She was proud of her military service and was a lifelong member of the Winamac American Legion Post #71. She was a dedicated member of the local honor guard and had the privilege of presenting the U.S. Flag to numerous families. She was a longtime employee of Eaton’s (formerly Singer) in Winamac and retired after 25 years. She enjoyed staying in touch with her Eaton family. She enjoyed many years of traveling, especially in the motor home. She was in a motor home club. She raised and showed German Shepherds and she won many awards. She was a member of the Red Hat Society. She was well known for her spunky spirit and outgoing personality. She had a giving soul and always cared for others. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Public viewing will be from 4 to 6 p.m., Friday, April 3, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. (Please sign up online at www.frainmortuary.com or by calling Frain Mortuary 574-946-3222.) Or sign up for Public Viewing by clicking here

A private family funeral service will be held at the funeral home with Rev. Jeff Martin officiating. Private family burial will be at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Winamac.  The USAF, American Legion, and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

A public memorial mass will be held at a later date at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac, with the rosary recited prior to and a luncheon to follow.

Memorial donations may be made in the form of mass intentions to All Saints Catholic Church or St. Peter’s Catholic Church; OR to the Pulaski Animal Center.

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