Obituaries

August 2, 1953 to April 21, 2020

WINAMAC - Annamarie “Annie” Fagner, 66, of Winamac, passed away at 4:41 a.m., Tuesday, April 21, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Lafayette.

She was born Aug. 2, 1953 in East Gary, to the late Otto E. Jr. and Marie Ann Burden Ritter. She graduated from Winamac Community High School in 1971. On July 28, 1973, she married Marshall R. Fagner at the Ripley Gospel Chapel in Ripley. He passed away July 7, 2008.

Survivors include:
Brian Fagner, Winamac, Son
Jeremy (Michelle) Fagner, Kokomo, Son
Chance (Cybil Kemp) Fagner, Winamac, Son
Zebbie (Molly Hounchel) Fagner, Winamac, Son
Korben Fagner, Grandson
Allison Fagner, Granddaughter
Rae Fagner, Granddaughter
Cash Fagner, Grandson
Liam Kemp, Grandson
Veda Fagner, Granddaughter
Otto E. (Cindy Anderson) Ritter III, Winamac, Brother
Cindy (Terry) Pratt, Winamac, Sister
Many Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins

Mrs. Fagner was a devoted member of Bethel Bible Church in Winamac. She served on the missions committee and went on several mission trips. She also served the youth ministry and was instrumental in Wednesday night Simple Suppers. She was a founding member of the Pulaski County Quilts of Valor and found joy in making quilts for local veterans. She actively supported Riley Children’s Hospital by making pillow cases. Most recently, she had been making face masks for local residents in need.

Mrs. Fagner retired from Eastern Pulaski Elementary School as head cook of the cafeteria. Following retirement, she fulfilled a lifelong dream when she opened Just Plain Annie’s Quilt and Fabric Shop in Winamac. She enjoyed quilting, kayaking, and bike riding. More than anything, she loved her family. She supported her sons in all that they did and adored her grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Public viewing will be from 4 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 29, at Bethel Bible Church in Winamac. (Due to COVID-19 restrictions, guests will be limited to groups of 10, and signup may be done at www.frainmortuary.com or by calling the funeral home at 574-946-3222).

A public funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 30, at Bethel Bible Church with Pastor Don Whipple officiating. (Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this will be a drive-in service where guests will remain in their vehicles and tune their radios to listen to the service.)

Public Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery in Winamac. (Due to COVID-19 restrictions, guests are asked to remain in their vehicles).

Memorial donaions may be made to Pulaski County Quilts of Valor or ALS Research Foundation.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac,