Obituaries

April 3, 1980 to March 30, 2024

ROYAL CENTER - Craig Wayne Hayes, 43, of Winamac passed away Saturday, March 30.

Craig Hayes

Born April 3, 1980 in Logansport, he was the son of Garry Wayne and Rita (Shidler) Hayes. He was a 2000 Winamac Community High School graduate.

Survivors include his wife Lisa Allen of Winamac, mother Rita Jachim of Winamac, brothers Kevin Hayes of Vero Beach, Fla. and Nathan Jachim of Winamac, sister Leslie Jachim of Indianapolis, step-father Paul Lewis Jachim of Winamac, and in-laws Carol and Mick Hoffman of Winamac and Larry and Betty Allen of Winamac.  He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father Gary Hayes, daughter Alysa Allen and brother Aaron Jachim.

Mr. Hayes enjoyed fishing, hunting and working on cars.  

A celebration of life service will be at 4 p.m., Monday, April 8, at the V.F.W., 1066 S. Monticello St., Winamac. A gathering of family and friends will immediately follow the service until 7 p.m.

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

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