Obituaries

July 29, 1929 to August 3, 2021

WINAMAC - Leanna M. “Pete” DuBois, 92, of Rochester (formerly of Winamac) passed away at 9:28 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 3, at the Life Care Center in Rochester.

She was born July 29, 1929 in Plymouth. She married her childhood sweetheart and playmate, Zale DuBois, on Sept. 6, 1946, in Mishawaka. They were married for 64 years until he passed away Jan.  29, 2013.

Leanna DuBois

She is survived by:
Linda Smith, Mayer, AZ, Daughter
Terry (Stan) Tucker, Camdenton, MO, Daughter
Kevin Smith, Grandson
Sandy Smith, Granddaughter
Christopher DuBois, Grandson
Cale DuBois, Grandson
Jimmy Sutton, Grandson
8 Great-Grandchildren
3 Great-Great-Grandchildren
Paul DuBois, Peru, Brother-in-law
Kaye DuBois, Star City, Brother-in-law
7 Nieces and 10 Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Melvin and Lennis Irene Gearhart Rupright, Parents
Peggy DuBois, Daughter
Zale “ZD” DuBois Jr., Son
Betty Paidle, Sister
Kathy DuBois, Daughter-in-law
Kenny Smith, Son-in-law
Gene Paidle, Brother-in-law

Mrs. DuBois’s life was busy being a devoted and loving wife while raising four children. Even though she took great pride in being a housewife, a fantastic cook, and an immaculate cleaner; she had many hidden talents. She  played the accordion as a child, which led to self-taught lessons on the guitar. She and her daughter, Peggy, played in a band around the Winamac area. Other hobbies included bowling on a league with her aunt, Mrytle Hunt, who was like a mother to her for many years. The bowling team won many trophies. She also enjoyed sewing projects, intricate doll clothes, crocheting, tatting, and various needlework. Her ability to draw characters and her artistic side was endless. She and her husband started traveling on yearly family vacations and finally relocated to Deming, NM where she worked as a secretary for the couple’s family business. After 25 years there, they moved back to Winamac once again. Mrs. DuBois then worked a few years at Eaton and the Pulaski County Justice Center until retiring.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 11, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 3 Wednesday, (Aug. 11) with Pastor Jason Bowyer officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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