Obituaries

April 16, 1939 to May 9, 2024

WINAMAC - Delores Jean Dobson, 85, of Winamac, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 9, at home, surrounded by her family.

She was born April 16, 1939 in Royalton, KY to the late James and Ellar [Stepp] Howard. On Dec. 18, 1954, she married James G. Dobson. He passed away Aug. 10, 2010 after 55 years of marriage.

Jean Dobson

She is survived by:
Bill (Kris) Dobson, Washington (IN), Son
Don (Deb) Dobson, Winamac, Son
Brenda (Joe) Krulik, Winamac, Daughter
Steve (Michelle) Dobson, Winamac, Son
Grandchildren: Billy (Kayla) Dobson Jr., Brent (Ashley) Dobson, Alyssa (Aaron) Rice, Chantel (Breighton) Tolliver, Christopher Wampler, Matthew (Ashley) Bell, Heather (Brian) Sanders, Travis (Melony) Dobson, Brad Dobson, Shawn Krulik, Trenton (Morgan) Krulik, Lacie (Tyler) Gutwein, and Spencer (Darian) Dobson.
Great-Grandchildren: Shelby Dobson, Colton Dobson, Jett Dobson, Aubrie Dobson, Easton Dobson, Lyla Dobson, Beckett Dobson, Aleaha Rice, Adalyn Rice, Kowen Tolliver, Jaxson Wampler, Sloane Wampler, Posey Bell, Taylor Sanders, Kailey Sanders, Michaela (Kaleb) Pierce, Emma Dobson, Andrew Jiminez, Matthew Jiminez, Nathan Jiminez, Josie Dobson, Addie Dobson, Macy Mullaney, Fallon Krulik, Danica Krulik, Kelso Krulik, Piper Gutwein, Finley Gutwein, Haislee Dobson, and Haddie Dobson.
Great-Great-Grandchildren: Briggs Pierce, and Truett Pierce.
Alanna (Eugene) Ralph, Sister
Gail Howard, Sister-in-law
William (Diane) Dobson, Brother-in-law
Gladys Stonebraker, Sister-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews and their families

Preceded in death by:
Joseph John “Joey” Krulik Jr., Grandson
1 Infant Sister
Vera Mae Wireman, Sister
Jack Howard, Brother
Paul Howard, Brother
James Burn “J.B.” Howard, Brother
Charlotte Gilliam, Sister
Ray Howard, Brother

Mrs. Dobson and her husband were proud parents of their four children. The couple shared a love for gospel music. They enjoyed hosting /entertaining friends and family. She was a member of the Wheatfield Pentecostal Church, and lived to serve the Lord - doing so quietly and humbly. She was a proud homemaker who loved being a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Throughout the years, she enjoyed bowling, golfing and playing cards. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Wednesday, May 15, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon (Wednesday), at the funeral home with Thurman Ritchie officiating. Burial will be at Idle Cemetery in Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or the Jim Dobson Memorial Fund (through the Community Foundation of Pulaski County).

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com