Obituaries
Hazel L. Myers Henry
July 8, 1919 to March 25, 2018
WINAMAC - Hazel Lucille Henry, 98, passed away Sunday, March 25.
She was born July 8, 1919 in Leipsic, OH to the late Frank and Alice West Myers. She was raised in Grass Creek, where she lived until she married the late Eugene M. Henry on Aug. 6, 1938. They were married 71 years.
Survivors include:
Myron (Mary) Henry, Son
Four Grandchildren: Karen, Carrie, Anita and Kevin
Five Great-Grandchildren: Michael, Vanessa, Matthew, Abby and Marin
She was preceded in death by:
Nicholas Henry, Great Grandson
Sisters: Mary Leonard, Josephine Diveley and Eileen Myers
Brother: Carl Myers
Mrs. Henry and her husband lived in Peru, and then Kokomo, before moving to Port St. Lucie, FL in 1978. She was an active member of the Presbyterian Church where she served as a Deacon (since 1956) and had been active in the women's group. During the couple's Florida years, they enjoyed their fellowship at Indian River Presbyterian Church. Her family will miss her warm smiles and gentle laughter.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 7, at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac with Rev. Ruby Kleymann officiating. Mrs. Henry will be buried next to her husband following services.
Memorial donations may be made to the music department at the Indian River Presbyterian Church.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
Jack L. Day
October 1, 1931 to March 20, 2018
WINAMAC - Jack L. Day, 86, of Winamac, died Tuesday, March 20.
He was born Oct. 1, 1931 in South Bend, to the late Perry and Mamie Cornelius Day. He married Sandra Jean Barnard Day. She died June 14, 2000.
He is survived by:
Tracy Ann Burch, Winamac, Daughter
Donna Day, Granger, Daughter
Jean Fritz, Winamac, Daughter
Randy Hambric, Tarpon Springs, FL, Son
Rick Day, South Bend, Son
Kerry Day, Granger, Son
Gary Barnard, Mishawaka, Step son
Sue Stickler, Niles, MI, Step daughter
Gina McCray, Oceola, Step daughter
Lori Liddell, Goshen, Step daughter
Many grandchildren and great grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Mike Day, Son
Kevin Woolverton, Step son
Mary Ellen Chester, Sister
Ann Cates, Sister
Ginny Priebe, Sister
Ida Locker, Sister
Norma Frey, Sister
Bessie Borden, Sister
John Day, Brother
Perry Day Jr., Brother
Mr. Day served for 15 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was the former commander of the VFW in South Bend. He was a former employee of Monon Trailer Company in Monon, and Walmart in Rensselaer. He enjoyed writing cook books and cheering for Notre Dame sports. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren Brandon Day and Sierra Burch.
A graveside service will be at 1 p.m., Friday, March 30, at Bedford Cemetery, Monon. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.
The family wishes to express its gratitude to the staff of Hickory Creek for all of their help.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Shurla A. Rans
September 20, 1917 to March 14, 2018
WINAMAC - Shurla A. Rans, 100, of Winamac, passed away Wednesday, March 14, at home.
She was born Sept. 20, 1917 in Deland, IL to the late Joseph B. and Margaret Kingsborough Bealor. The family moved to Indiana when she was four. She graduated from Kingsbury High School in 1935. On May 16, 1954, she married the late Raymond J. Rans. He preceded her in death.
She is survived by:
Mary A. Rans, Winamac, Daughter
Lois R. (Gary) Denton, Clayton, Daughter
4 Grandchildren: Heidi (Paul) Felty, Adam Denton, Nicholas (Kalah) Denton and Dustin Brown
2 Great Grandchildren: Gabriel and Joselyn
Many Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Gary L. Rans, Son
3 Sisters: Louise, Esther and Alma
7 Brothers: Willard, Foster, Harold, Ray, Bob, Wayne and Kenneth
Mrs. Rans was a member of Winamac First Christian Church and the Christian Women's Fellowship. She was also a member of Winamac Eagle's Auxiliary #2580, LaPorte, Rose Rebekah Lodge #408 and Winamac Sophronia Rebekah Lodge #122, Winamac VFW Ladies Auxiliary #1728 and the Monroe Modern Homemakers Home-Ec Club. She was a hard-working woman and proud homemaker. Over the years, she had worked at Kingsbury Ordinance Plant, Smolers Bros., Rice Corp. and TV Cable. She was a talented cook and seamstress. She enjoyed writing letters to family and gathering for lunch with family, something she continued to do until a few months ago. She loved her entire family dearly and will be sadly missed.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, March 16, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 17, at the funeral home with Pastor Jeff Seger officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to the Winamac First Christian Church.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
James M. Craig Jr.
December 18, 1958 to March 15, 2018
FRANCESVILLE - James M. Craig, Jr., 59, of Buffalo, passed away at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 15, at home.
He was born Dec. 18, 1958 in Ft. Benning, GA to the late James M. and Barbara Meisel Craig. He married Monica Pack on May 12, 1984 in Francesville. She passed away May 28, 2016 after 32 years of marriage.
Survivors include:
Micila (Christopher) Winchester, Daughter
Rhonda (Christopher) Allen, Daughter
Mimi Craig, Daughter
James H. Craig, Son
6 Grandchildren: Mackenzie, Wyatt, Noah, Quinn, Kiana and Evelyn
Heidi Miller, Sister
Lillian (Dick) Burge, Sister
Jeannette Cotner, Sister
Bill (Sharon Edison) Craig, Brother
Bella Holland, Sister
Manford (Elizabeth) Craig, Brother
Walter Craig, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews
Lana Anderson, Foster Mother
Preceded in death by:
Barbara Jean Craig, Infant Daughter
Wilfred Weaver, Foster Father
Mr. Craig enjoyed gardening, mowing, tinkering and raising animals. He was an avid trapper and master fur handler. He was never without a cup of coffee in hand. He was the type of man who would give the shirt off of his back to anyone. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and brother.
The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with expenses.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at ww.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville.
Danny Tabler
May 5, 1953 to March 11, 2018
WINAMAC - Danny Tabler, 64, of Valparaiso, died unexpectedly Sunday, March 11.
He was born May 5, 1953 to Dale and Ruth Tabler. He grew up in Kouts, raised his family in Buffalo, and retired to Valparaiso.
He is survived by:
Leila (Dan) Zaragoza, LaPorte, Daughter
Jayson (Joy) Tabler, Pulaski, Son
Nathan Tabler, St. Petersburg, FL, Son
Zakary Tabler, Pulaski, Grandson
Jodi Tabler, Monticello, Former Spouse
Dale Tabler, Valparaiso, Father
Rita Whited, Sister
Several Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins
Preceded in death by:
Ruth Tabler, Mother
Judy and Jimmy, Siblings
Mr. Tabler enjoyed fishing and spending time on the Tippecanoe River. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandson. Danny will be sadly missed.
No services will be held. The family will host a memorial gathering at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to the Friends of the Tippecanoe River State Park.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
William M. Wagner
June 22, 1926 to March 13, 2018
WINAMAC - William Moyer "Bill" Wagner, 91, a lifelong farmer from Star City, passed away at 3:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 13, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
He was born June 22, 1926 in Logansport, to the late Donald and Flossie Moyer Wagner. He graduated from Star City High School in 1944, and enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving as a medic during World War II. On April 4, 1948, he married Geneva Marie Daily at Star City United Methodist Church. She preceded him in death on Nov. 24, 2011.
He is survived by:
Richard "Dick" (Marilyn) Wagner, Greenfield, Son
Jean (Bill) King, Culver, Daughter
Mary Wagner, Winamac, Daughter-in-law
5 Grandsons: Don (Cheri) Wagner, Jason Wagner, Andy (Apryl) Wagner, Ryan Wagner, and David Wagner
10 Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Thomas Wagner, Son
Frank Wagner, Half Brother
Donna Miller, Half Sister
Mr. Wagner was a member of the Star City United Methodist Church. He was an accomplished jazz trumpeter and was a longtime member of the Melotones (a four-piece combo). He was a member of the Winamac American Legion and played Taps for numerous veterans' funerals. He enjoyed photography, dancing and traveling with his wife. The couple spent many winters in Palmetto, FL.
Visitation will be from 12:30 to 2 p.m., Sunday, March 18, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 18, at the funeral home with Rev. David Broad officiating. Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery, Star City. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Star City West Cemetery.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Dwight C. Lewark
 January 23, 1957 to February 28, 2018
FRANCESVILLE - Dwight C. "Charlie" Lewark, 61, of Francesville, passed away at 12:55 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 28, at his home after a brief illness.
He was born Jan. 23, 1957 in Winamac, to the late Leslie and Leona Archer Lewark. He was raised in Medaryville, and attended West Central High School. He also lived in Idaville for many years.
Survivors include:
Mary Louise Pfledderer, Francesville, Sister
Bruce Lewark, Monticello, Brother
Many Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Jean Bailey, Sister
Leslie "Jim" Lewark, Brother
Fred Lewark, Brother
William Lewark, Brother
Wilbur Lewark, Brother
Joe Lewark, Brother
Bobby Lewark, Brother
Mr. Lewark enjoyed the outdoors and had a big heart for taking in stray animals. He loved spending time with his friends and family. He will be sadly missed.
Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m., Sunday, March 4, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 6 p.m., Sunday, March 4, at the funeral home. Private burial will be at White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.
Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to help the family with funeral expenses.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com
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