Obituaries

July 25, 1934 to May 27, 2024

WINAMAC - Loretta A. Krulik, 89, of Winamac, passed away peacefully Monday, May 27, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Lafayette, surrounded by her family.

She was born July 26, 1934 at the family home place in rural Winamac to the late Frank W. and Louise A. [Gniadek] Skalon. On Aug. 4, 1951, she married Paul A. Krulik in North Judson. He passed away May 23, 2012.

Loretta Krulik

She is survived by:
Beverly Jean (John) Huber, Montezuma (IN), Daughter
Joseph J. (Brenda) Krulik, Sr., Winamac, Son
Grandchildren: Jason (Joy) Huber, Leo (IN), Nathan (Sara) Huber, Lafayette, Julie (Aaron) Zeller, Seneca, SC, Andrew (Tianna) Huber, West Lafayette, Shawn Krulik, Winamac, and Trenton (Morgan) Krulik, Winamac.
Great-Grandchildren: Jayla Huber, Jacki Huber, Avery Huber, Finley Huber, Truman Huber, Fiona Huber, Calvin Huber, Lydia Zeller, Micah Zeller, Caleb Zeller, Abby Grace Zeller, Macy Mullaney, Fallon Krulik, Danica Krulik, and Kelso Krulik.
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Joseph J. “Joey” Krulik Jr., Grandson
Leopold Skalon, Brother
John Skalon, Brother
Ralph Skalon, Brother

Together, Mrs. Krulik and her husband poured many years of devotion into St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Medaryville. They were also active with the Knights of Columbus in Winamac for a period of time. In later years, they enjoyed coffee with friends at McDonald’s. She loved being a wife and mother. She worked as a custodian while her children were in school, but was most proud to be a homemaker. She had a gift for hospitality and deeply enjoyed hosting friends and family. She also enjoyed needlework, cooking, gardening (raising both flowers and vegetables), and canning. She cherished time spent at the West Side Senior Center in Medaryville. Most of all, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her the greatest joy. She held each one of them close in heart and in prayer every day. Loretta will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Visitation will from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, June 6, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, June 7, at the funeral home with her grandson, Jason Huber, officiating. Burial will be at Idle Cemetery, Jefferson Township.

Memorial donations may be made to Idle Cemetery.

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