Obituaries

Susan L. Baker

February 4, 1945 to July 23, 2024

WINAMAC - Susan L. “Sue” Baker, 79, of Kewanna, passed away Tuesday, July 23, in Mishawaka.

She was born Feb. 4, 1945 in Connersville, to the late Chester and Nellie [Reeder] Pavy. After graduating from Connersville High School, she attended Ball State University where she met her future husband, Paul C. Baker. The couple wed Jan. 26, 1965 in Cassopolis, MI. He passed away Dec. 2, 2011.

Sue Baker

Survivors include:
Trent R. (Amy) Baker, Son
Chad M. (Samantha) Baker, Son
Kristy Kay (Wyatt) Showley, Daughter
Andy M. McComas-Baker, Grandson
Jaqualyn S. McComas-Baker, Granddaughter
Joel M. Showley, Grandson
Ethan A. Showley, Grandson
Aiden P. Showley, Grandson
Brady P. Baker, Grandson
Bryce S. Baker, Granddaughter
Dennis R. Baker, Brother-in-law
John L. (Jackie) Baker, Cousin-in-law
David W. (Phyllis) Baker, Cousin-in-law
Michael D. (Traci) Martin, Nephew
Danielle L. Baker, Niece
Brittany N. Baker, Niece
Many Great Nieces and Nephews
Martha K. Krohn, Best Friend

Preceded in death by:
Chester R. and Sarah L. [Davidson] Baker, In-Laws
Lucinda L. Martin, Sister-in-law
Robert C. Martin, Brother-in-law
C. Chet Martin, Nephew

Later in her life, Mrs. Baker completed her secondary education at IU Kokomo, earning a bachelor’s degree and becoming a licensed teacher. Fondly known as Mrs. Baker to her students, she was a beloved educator; teaching elementary school at Winamac and Knox. She enjoyed worshipping at Bethel Bible Church in Winamac where she was a longtime member. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved our Lord, Jesus Christ, throughout her life and was a faithful servant to Him until her last breath. She will be deeply missed and forever loved.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, July 28, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Additional visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m., Monday, July 29, at Bethel Bible Church in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. (Monday), at the church with Pastor Matthew Dodd officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the Community Foundation of Pulaski County for the Paul C. Baker Memorial Scholarship Fund, Bethel Bible Church, or Gideon’s International.

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

Bruce G. Brumm

March 18, 1947 to July 19, 2024

WINAMAC - Bruce Gordon Brumm, 77, of The Villages, FL (formerly of Winamac) passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 19.

He was born March 18, 1947 in Rochester, MN to the late Gordon F. and Irene A. [Koester] Brumm. He earned an accounting degree from Mankato State University in Mankato, MN. He met Jill Jones, from Logansport, while she was attending nursing school in Minnesota. On Aug. 10, 1968, the couple wed, celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary last summer. She survives.

Bruce Brumm

He is also survived by:
Kristin (Brent Hermann) Brumm, Daughter
Bryce (Lori) Brumm, Son
Derek Dotlich, Grandson
Isabelle (fiancé Norman Davenport) Dotlich, Granddaughter
Brody (Raigan) Brumm, Grandson
Jillian (fiancé David Stearns) Brumm, Granddaughter
Piper Brumm, Granddaughter

Preceded in death by:
Marsha Brumm, Sister

Mr. Brumm was a well-respected businessman in Winamac who owned and operated Standard Auto Parts for 35 years. He was a kind and generous man who gave of himself to the community. He was a past president of the Winamac Kiwanis Club and helped found the local youth soccer program. He was a devoted servant of Christ and enjoyed worshiping with his family at Bethel Bible Church in Winamac. He lived an active lifestyle, enjoying such hobbies as racquetball, pickleball and golf. He was fun-loving and outgoing. He was a wonderful father and grandfather. He will be fondly remembered as the CEO of the Brumm Family.

The family will host a private celebration of life.

In lieu of flowers, Mr. Brumm would want donors to give to a local church and to serve others with their time.

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

Local arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Emanuel C. Hoover

September 14, 1937 to July 19, 2024

WINAMAC - Emanuel C. “Mann” Hoover, 86, lifelong farmer from Star City, passed away Friday, July 19, at Hickory Creek at Rochester.

He was born Sept 14, 1937 in Winamac, to the late Leo C. and Edna Mae [Geier] Hoover. He graduated from Pulaski High School in 1955. On Aug. 25, 1972, he married Martha Lynn Small in Monticello. She passed away Feb. 2, 1992.

Mann Hoover

He is survived by:
Fremont L. (Shirley) Hoover, Brother
Shirley (Frank) Shilling, Niece
Susan Henry, Niece
Richard (Jane) Hoover, Nephew
Marjorie (Tom) Overmyer, Niece
Joseph (Marie) Hoover, Nephew
Karen Davis, Niece
Peggy Davis, Niece
Charles (Phyllis) Hoover, Nephew
Christine (Tim) Allen, Niece
Lawrence (Wendy) Hoover, Nephew
Christopher (Angela) Hoover, Nephew
Jeremy Hoover, Nephew
Jim Small, Brother-in-law
Don Small, Brother-in-law
Vicki Tibbals, Niece
Heather Small, Niece
Keith Small, Nephew
Terri Wood, Niece
Many Great-Nieces and -Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Arden L. (Ann) Hoover, Brother
Howard F. (Evelyn) Hoover, Brother
Bob Small, Brother-in-law
Kenneth Carl Hoover, Infant Nephew

Mr. Hoover was a longtime member of the Northern Indiana Power Fom the Past and enjoyed organizing the pedal tractor pulls. He was also a member of the IH Collector’s Club and Pulaski Fest-a-Mill Committee. He had a great mind for creating and inventing new things. His talent went beyond simple tinkering. In addition to being a successful farmer, he was also a talented drainage contractor. He was well known in the area for his wit and sense of humor. Most recently, he forged strong friendships with the staff and residents of Hickory Creek.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 24, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Additional visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Thursday, July 25, at the funeral home. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. (Thursday) with Rev. Ed Clark officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski Fest-a-Mill (for the annual Christmas light display).

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

Linka K. Rusk

May 22, 1954 to July 18, 2024

FRANCESVILLE - Linda K. Rusk, 70, of Francesville, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 18, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville.

She was born May 22, 1954 in Lafayette, to the late Donald V. and Marian [Ringen] Tiede. She graduated from West Central High School in 1973. She married David D. Rusk on Sept. 17, 1994 in Francesville. He passed away Feb. 18, 2014.

Linda Rusk

She is survived by:
Becky Tiede, Sister-in-law
Janelle Tiede, Sister-in-law
Peg Tiede, Sister-in-law
Denise Ramey, Sister-in-law
Jade Smith, Sister-in-law
Anita (Brian) McMillin, Sister-in-law
Rhonda Milner, Sister-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews
Jim, Special Friend

Preceded in death by:
Donald D. “Skip” Tiede, Brother
Jerry Joe Tiede, Brother
Billy D. Tiede, Brother
Glenn A. Tiede, Brother
Ruth Ann Bishop, Sister

Mrs. Rusk and her husband were faithful volunteers at the Indiana Veterans Home where they also regularly attended Sunday church services. They enjoyed gardening and canning. Her happy place was at home, especially with her little dog, Bella, on her lap.

A graveside service will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 23, at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville, with Dan Koebcke and Kevin Wuethrich officiating. Burial will follow at the cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Francesville Volunteer Fire Department.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Francesville.

William A. Link

August 21, 1939 to July 16, 2024

KEWANNA – William A. “Will” Link, 84, of Lake Bruce passed away Tuesday, July 16, at home. 

Will Link

Born Aug. 21, 1939 in Winamac, he was the son of the late William and Fayette (Busch) Link. He married Mary A. Murphy on July 27, 1962. She survives.

Survivors also include daughters Brigid (Michael) Holcomb of Logansport and Karen Elsea of Lake Bruce, sister-in-law Jo (William) Haraf of Sarasota, Fla., grandchildren Jessey (Anna) Holcomb, Danyel (Jordon) Bailey, Alesia Nies, Donny (Laura) Nies and Mandy Elsea (Michael) Horning and great-grandchildren Mykah, Gyllean, Jozyline, William, Lawrence, Reigan, Judd and Thadd.

He was also preceded in death by sister Maria Reichard.

Mr. Link retired from Kewanna Metal Specialties, Inc. He was a member of the Rochester Moose and the Cast Iron Figure Bottle Opener Club. He loved tinkering, fishing and collecting.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, July 22, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Metzger Chapel, Kewanna. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 23, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lake Bruce.

Memorial donations may be made to one’s favorite charity.

Mr. Link’s online guestbook is available and condolences may be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

Roland D. Lowry

October 26, 1927 to July 15, 2024

WINAMAC - Roland Dale “Rod” Lowry, 96, a lifelong farmer from Winamac, passed away Monday, July 15, at Northwest Health Hospital in La Porte.

He was born Oct. 26, 1927 in Winamac to the late Dale Stanley and Ruth Glee [Huffman] Lowry. He graduated from Winamac High School in 1946. On Sept. 24, 1950, he married Nancy Madeline Owen in Winamac. She died March 18, 2009.

Rod Lowry

He is survived by:
Linda (Jerry) Smith, Winamac, Daughter
Randall (Kimberly) Lowry, Winamac, Son
Kent (Deena) Lowry, Winamac, Son
Connie Knowles, Lafayette, Daughter
Grandchildren: Tracy Smith, Winamac; Angela (Bryce) Call, Tricia Lowry, Beth (Jamie) Bales, Rachel Lowry, and Nancee Knowles.
Great-Grandchildren: Magdalen Stout, Cooper Stout, Andrew Risner, Kaleb Grund, Isabelle Grund, Jace Grund, Alivia Grund, and Titus Call.
Lois Kasten, Sister
Neva Alexander, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Kyle Lowry, Grandson
John Knowles, Son-in-law
Anita Watson, Sister
Harold Lowry, Brother

Mr. Lowry was a member of the Medaryville Christian Church where he was active as a church youth leader. He was a devoted Christian, and his faith sustained him throughout life. He lived his faith by being an example of God’s love. He was a generous man who tirelessly provided a helping hand, steadfast support, love and guidance to his family and friends. He was a man of many gifts. He enjoyed clog dancing and playing the dulcimer. He was a talented woodworker who built a variety of unique items. He also enjoyed painting and creating wood burning designs. He was a longtime vendor at the annual Power From the Past show in Winamac where he sold his handmade wooden trucks and cars. He was an outdoorsman and cherished time spent at the cabin he built on the pond. He will be remembered for his sense of humor and orneriness. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m., Thursday, July 18, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Additional visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m., Friday, July 19, at the funeral home. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. (Friday), with Pastor Tom Camp officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (Southlawn Addition) in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Medaryville Christian Church or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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