Obituaries

Trevor D. Courtney

October 7, 1993 to November 29, 2023

MONTICELLO - Trevor D. Courtney, 30, of West Lafayette, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 29, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born Oct. 7, 1993 in Lafayette to Melvin and Sonya (Fletcher) Courtney, who currently reside in Delphi. He was a 2012 graduate of Winamac Community High School. After graduation, he attended Ball State University and then Ivy Tech College in Lafayette. On Dec. 19, 2015, he married Kristina Krohn in Wabash. She survives.

Trevor Courtney

Also surviving are his young sons, Azlan and Malikai Courtney, a new baby due in February; his parents; in-laws Chris and Natalie (White) Krohn of Winamac; maternal grandparents Robby and Linda Fletcher of Winamac; brothers Calvin Widner, Chaz Courtney, Tyler Kemp, Trent Courtney, and Braxton Courtney; sister Cassie Kemp; sister-in-law and husband Nicole and Jason Sears; sister-in-law  Angela Krohn; brother-in-law Nathan Krohn; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Marvin and Opal (Henson) Courtney.

Mr. Courtney was a union carpenter and worked in bridge construction. He began his career with Illinois Constructors and was a member of the Carpenters Union #605 in Kokomo. He then took a break from construction to work at Braun Corporation in Winamac. He went back to work in bridge construction for Superior Construction and was currently employed there. He and Kristina are members of Faith Church in Lafayette. He liked to watch and play basketball, and his favorite player was Lebron James. He was a Colts fan. He enjoyed Indy car racing, and his favorite driver was Pato O’ward. He also enjoyed playing Xbox and spending time with family, especially doting over his children. His favorite holiday was Thanksgiving, but he thoroughly enjoyed sharing his faith with others at Christmastime.

Visitation will be from 12 noon until 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 8, at Bethel Bible Church in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. (Friday), at the church. Burial will follow at Riverview I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Monticello.

Memorial donations may be dedicated to Kristina to benefit the children. Envelopes will be available at the church.

Friends and family may share a photo, a memory or messages of condolence at www.springervoorhisdraper.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home in Monticello.

Stanley G. Boehning

March 9, 1935 to November 25, 2023

FRANCESVILLE - Stanley G. Boehning, 88, a lifelong farmer from Francesville, passed away Saturday, Nov. 25, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville.

He was born at the family home place on March 9, 1935 in rural Francesville to the late George H. and Emma P. [Schmid] Boehning. He graduated from Francesville High School in 1953. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves following high school. On Sept. 2, 1956, he married Maxine J. Boze in Monon. She survives.

Stanley Boehning

He is also survived by:
Darrell L. Boehning, Indianapolis, Son
Kimberly A. Davidson, Indianapolis, Daughter
Rae J. Boehning French, Francesville, Daughter-in-law
Alison (Andrew) Marquis, Granddaughter
Shanna (Brandon) Davidson-Schultheis, Granddaughter
Danny (Laura) Boehning, Grandson
Erin (Jordan) Bruno, Granddaughter
Emily (Patrick) Armstrong, Granddaughter
7 Great-Grandchildren
Eileen R. Boehning, Sister-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Brian A. Boehning, Son
Glen A. Boehning, Brother

Mr. Boehning worked the land his family had before him, and raised livestock. He also drove a semi for several years and enjoyed traveling the country. He was a member of the Francesville Apostolic Christian Church where he had attended since his youth. He was a former president of the Pulaski County Fair Board and a former Pulaski County Commissioner. He had previously served on the Francesville Co-Op Elevator Board.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 28, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville; and one hour prior to services at the church Wednesday. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 29, at the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville with Chad French officiating. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to Parkview Haven Retirement Home or the Apostolic Christian Church.

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

Kelly D. Crandall

March 6, 1963 to November 25, 2023

FRANCESVILLE - Kelly D. Crandall, 60, of Monticello (formerly of Colorado Springs, CO) passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Nov. 25, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born March 6, 1963 in Provo, UT to Kent C. and Patsy A. [Mahoney] Crandall. He graduated in 1981 from West High School in Sioux City, IA. He attended BYU for a year and later graduated from Texas Tech University in 1995. On Dec. 12, 2015, he married Melody A. Coggins at Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. She survives.

Kelly Crandall

He is also survived by:
Amy D. (David) MacKay, Seattle, Daughter
Jeffrey D. (Jessica) Crandall, Sandy, UT, Son
Claire J. (Joshua) Pugmire, Provo, UT, Daughter
Elyse A. (Brandon) Williams, Winamac, Step-Daughter
Ian C. (Megan) Coggins, Denver, Step-Son
Kelsey R. (Kurtis) Erb, Francesville, Step-Daughter
Grandchildren: Naomi V. Crandall, Lily A. Williams, Israel O. Williams, Jude B. Williams, Uriah D. Williams, Evelynn R. Coggins, Elliott R. Coggins, Jaden A. Erb, Braden G. Erb, Kylie R. Erb, and Kinsley G. Erb.
Foreign Exchange Sons: Munif Kader Chowdhury, Matviy Kotolyk, Liam Bothmer, and Maksym Nikulin.
Kent Crandall, Sioux City, IA, Father
Ann (Terry) Homer, Richmond, Sister
Steve Crandall, Omaha, Brother
Sharon (Dave) Hill, St. Charles, IA, Sister
Marcia Crandall, Des Moines, Sister
Reed (Kim Benton) Crandall, Sioux City, IA, Brother
Brian Crandall, Sioux City, IA, Brother
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Patsy Crandall, Mother
Alice Crandall, Step-Mother
Colleen Crandall, Sister

Mr. Grandall was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He served a two-year mission for the church in Quebec, Canada. He worked as a solutions engineer for Verizon Business for many years. He was an avid woodworker, reader, and writer. He loved the outdoors, especially the mountains of Utah. He enjoyed coaching Jeff’s sports teams as well as sharing music with Claire. His dogs Aspen and Mia were his constant companions. He was always helping others and lived to make life better for those he loved.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 30, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 1, at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to the family.

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

Richard E. McIlvain

May 16, 1948 to November 24, 2023

WINAMAC - Richard Earl “Rich” McIlvain Sr., 75, of Winamac (formerly of Medaryville), passed away Friday, Nov. 24, at his residence.

He was born May 16, 1948 in Logansport, to the late Roy L. “Paw” and Dorothy R. “Nan” [Schultz] McIlvain Sr. He graduated from Medaryville High School in 1966. On Nov. 19, 1999, he married Jan Renee Hansell in Crown Point. She survives.

Rich McIlvain Sr.

He is also survived by:
Richard E. “Rich” (Kay) McIlvain Jr., Medaryville, Son
Ronald E. “Ron” (Lori) McIlvain, Medaryville, Son
Travis J. McIlvain, Winamac, Son
Zach Norris, Step-Son
Andy Norris, Step-Son
Sam Norris, Step-Son
Grandchildren: Justin (Tiffany) Shepperd, Tyler Shepperd, Tim Shepperd, Quinton (Alyssa) McIlvain, Wyatt (Brittany) McIlvain, Griffin (Trina) McIlvain, Shelby (Will Planck) McIlvain, Sidney McIlvain, Trace McIlvain, and Ryker McIlvain.
8 Great-Grandchildren: Emma, Mayleigh, Pae, Riley, Emberlynn, Leeland, Callahan, and Montana.
Roy L. (Barbara) McIlvain Jr., Medaryville, Brother
Ronald A. (Shari) McIlvain, Medaryville, Brother
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Autumn D. McIlvain, Daughter

Mr. McIlvain retired from Bethlehem Steel where he had worked for over 30 years. He served on the MedaryvilleWhite Post Volunteer Fire Department for over two decades. He was a longtime member of the Winamac FOE #2580. He was an outdoorsman and avid fisherman. He was known to keep wild and undomesticated animals around. He enjoyed floating the river, camping, racing of all kinds, motor cycle rides, and playing pool. He especially enjoyed tinkering on antique cars and old hit-and-miss motors. He could fix or build anything. He was an awesome husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will from 5 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 30, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. An Eagle’s service will be at 7 p.m. The funeral service will be at 3 p.m., Friday, Dec. 1, at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Dewlen officiating.

Memorial donations may be made the family c/o Jan McIlvain.

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

Shirley J. Hettinger

December 4, 1935 to November 23, 2023

WINAMAC - Shirley J. Hettinger, 87, of Winamac, passed away Thursday, Nov. 23, at Hickory Creek in Winamac.

She was born Dec. 4, 1935 in McClure, OH, the youngest of three daughters born to the late Rev. Arthur and Lera [Kinder] Wenner. The family made their home in several Ohio communities as they followed Rev. Wenner’s pastoral duties. In the early 1950s, the family settled in Royal Center. Shirley met Paul E. Hettinger of Star City after his return from service in the U.S. Navy. They wed on June 26, 1954 in Winamac. He survives.

Shirley Hettinger

She is also survived by:
Lera (Paul) Mayer, Winamac, Daughter
Paul A. (Michelle) Hettinger, Winamac, Son
Shirley Good, Winamac, Granddaughter
David (Jenny) Mayer, Valparaiso, Grandson
Paul T. (Mary) Hettinger, St. Louis, MO, Grandson
Kyle Hettinger, Winamac, Grandson
Miranda “Mandi” Hettinger, Winamac, Granddaughter
Great-Grandchildren: Lera (Jax) Jewell, Caleb Good, Aliya Mayer, Noah Mayer, and Mason Hettinger.
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Mona Shumaker, Sister
Meredith Dewitt, Sister

Mrs. Hettinger was a current member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Winamac. Through the years, she was active in various area churches where she taught Bible School, played the piano, sang in the choir, and led youth group. She enjoyed spreading the Gospel and attending tent revivals. She was a proud homemaker who loved cooking, baking, and sewing as well as being a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was also a very successful Avon representative in the 1970s. She loved animals, especially cats and kittens. She was a devoted volunteer at the Pulaski Health Care Center and Hickory Creek for many years. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Private services will be held at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Private burial will be at Bell Center Cemetery in Bell Center, IN.

Memorial donations may be made to the Pulaski Animal Center or the Pulaski County Public Library.

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

Marsha A. Flagg

August 7, 1953 to November 22, 2023

Marsha Flagg

KNOX - Marsha Ann Flagg, 70, of Ora, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 22.

She was born Aug. 7, 1953, in Columbus, Ohio to Edward and Barbara Moore, both deceased. On April 14, 1972, she married Alex Flagg, He survives.

Also surviving are her children, Carey Ann Flagg, and Johnathan William Flagg, both of Ora; brothers and sisters, Robert Moore of Monterey, Edward Moore of Winamac, Timothy Moore of Monterey, Cindy Tijerina of Portage, and Connie Henson of East Bernstadt, KY; grandchildren, Breann Milam, Alexis Grove and Bobbi-Alanna Flagg, and great-grandchildren, Damien Walker, Murfi Linhart, Alic Burkett and Daisy Linhart.

She is preceded in death by her daughter Sabrina Lynn Milam and a brother Christopher Moore.

Mrs. Flagg earned an associate’s degree in accounting, but loved being a homemaker, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Private graveside services will take place at Alexander Heinemann Cemetery in Ora.

Arrangements have been entrusted to M.C. Smith Funeral Home in Knox.