Obituaries

February 15, 1928 to July 15, 2023

ROYAL CENTER - Rose A. Korner, 95, of Winamac passed away peacefully at 6:24 a.m., Saturday, July 15, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Born Feb. 15, 1928 in Chicago, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Helen (Winiarz) Storzek. She was married to D. Richard Newman and Robert C. Korner, who both preceded her in death.

Rose Korner

Survivors include her children, David (Jean) Newman of Winamac, Alan Newman of Winamac, Sharon (Douglas) McKinley of Winamac and Linda (Bill) Webb of Winamac; step-children, Sherry (Mark) Stout of Star City and Kathy (Kirk) Good of Tyler, Texas; grandchildren, Joshua (Robyn) Newman of Cleveland, Ohio, Blake Newman of Winamac, Abby (Luke) Anspach of Star City, Emily Newman of Indianapolis, Ashley (John) Diveley of Star City, Brooke (David) Browning of Star City, Chelsea (Clint) Maxwell of Carmel, Cody (Stephanie) McKinley of West Point, Aaron (Amber) McKinley of Winamac, Jake McKinley of Speedway, Joel Webb of Star City and Tucker Webb of Star City; and step-grandchildren, Ryan Stout, Sean Stout and Carl Manikowski. She is also survived by 16 great-grandchildren and her beloved cat Kitty.

She was also preceded in death by one sister, Lottie Chytla.

Mrs. Korner began her career in accounting at Ryerson Steel in Chicago. While living on the farm, she not only raised her four children (not an easy task), but worked ground, hauled grain and made sure there were delicious meals on the table. She ended her career in the office at the Sohigro fertilizer plant in Star City. She gave of her time helping others, especially her kids, as a Cub Scout den mother, religious education teacher, taxi driver, church volunteer and most recently working the gift shop at the hospital. She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church and the Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She enjoyed reading, playing euchre, fishing, golfing, painting, creating personalized greeting cards, photography and any and all adventures. But most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Those who had the privilege to know her would say she was kind, witty and generous.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 18, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Winamac, where there will also be a scripture service at 3 p.m. A mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 19, at the church. Burial will be at the Winamac Cemetery, McKinley Addition.

Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, the Pulaski Health Foundation or charity of choice.

Rose’s online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Royal Center.