Obituaries
Donald E. Heims
November 25, 1941 to April 21, 2023
WINAMAC - Donald E. Heims, 81, of Winamac, passed away at 12:20 a.m., Friday, April 21, in Winamac.
He was born Nov. 25, 1941 in Winamac, to the late Merlyn and Blanche Clark Heims. He graduated from Winamac High School, and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He married Mary A. Schneider. She died April 11, 1994. He married Patty L. Chamness. She died on Aug. 21, 2022.
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| Donald Heims |
He is survived by:
Jeff (Rhonda) Heims, Winamac, Son
DeWayne Heims, Son
Dawn (Glenn) Bailey, Winamac, Daughter
Daniel Heims, Lafayette, Son
10 Grandchildren
6 Great-Grandchildren
Larry T. Heims, Brother
Preceded in death by:
Miriam M. Lloyd, Wife
Mary Heims, Wife
Patty Heims, Wife
Cody Heims, Grandson
Ernest R. Heims, Brother
Kenneth Heims Brother
Richard L. Heims, Brother
Mr. Heims had worked as a laborer at the Braun Corporation in Winamac and was a supervisor at Plymouth Tube Company in Winamac for many years. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Winamac. He was an avid bowler and had bowled a perfect 300 game. He was a Golden Glove boxer while participating on the Army boxing team. He had played league softball in Winamac for several years. He enjoyed cutting fire wood and floating the river. He also enjoyed gardening.
Visitation will be from 12 noon until 2 p.m., Monday, April 24, at Frain Mortuary. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. (Monday), at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mt. Zion-Franklin Township Cemetery in Winamac. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.
Memorial donations may be made to First Christian Church Guidance Nursery School in Winamac.
Online condolences may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Linda K. Wilson
December 22, 1952 to April 20, 2023
WINAMAC - Linda Kay Wilson, 70, of Winamac, passed away Thursday, April 20, on a warm spring day at her home by the creek.
She was born Dec. 22, 1952 in Rensselaer, to Robert Henry and Marolyn Elaine [Christian] Keiper. She graduated from Winamac Community High School in 1970. On Sept. 16, 1972, she married William Wesley Wilson in Winamac. He survives.
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| Linda Wilson |
She is also survived by:
Laura (Tim) Callahan, Winamac, Sister
Brian (Patty) Robison, Nephew
Kathy Jackson, Niece
Tyler Callahan, Nephew
Jamie Callahan, Niece
John Walker, Great-Nephew
Brandon Robison, Great-Nephew
Jeremy Robison, Great-Nephew
She is preceded in death by her parents
Several years after her marriage, Mrs. Wilson graduated from Knox Beauty College. She owned and operated Heads Up Beauty Salon for a few years. She worked at Sander’s for many years and retired as a manager nine years ago. She enjoyed walking along Mill Creek which is in her backyard and the great outdoors in general. She also enjoyed “day trips” throughout Indiana and Southwest Michigan, especially during peach and apple season. She favored dining at good Italian restaurants. Later in life, she liked to relax and watch old TV show reruns. She cherished her nieces and nephews and loved her entire family very much. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
No services will be held at this time.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
James W. Finney
December 3, 1951 to April 17, 2023
MICHIGAN CITY - James Walter "Jay" Finney, 71, of Winamac, passed away Monday, April 17, at his home in Winamac, after a short illness.
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| Jay Finney |
He was born Dec. 3, 1951, in Valparaiso, to the late William L. and Dorothy (Tarwater) Finney.
Surviving is his life partner, Lois Ann McCary; one daughter, Crystal Sue (Kenneth) Troyer; five grandchildren, Brandon Jeffrey Bellaire, Dennis James "DJ" Bellaire, Sarah Beth (Michael Peterson) Mielke, Amber Renee (Matt) Henney and William Troy Finney; four great-grandchildren, Luna Grace Peterson, Mia Rose Henney, Jaden Matthew Henney and Arabella Grace Henney; two brothers, William (Jenny) Finney and Larry Finney; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends.
He is preceded in death by one son, BillyJay Finney; and the mother of their children, Delores "DeeDee" Schneider.
Mr. Finney was a retired motor inspector for Cleveland Cliffs. He was a member of the Glory Stompers Motorcycle Club and a Life Member of the DAV in Michigan City. He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the Army.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 22, at the Root Funeral Home, Michigan City. Visitation will from 9 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Sally Swanson Lewis
October 19, 1926 to April 14, 2023
WINAMAC - Sally Swanson Lewis, 96, of Bass Lake, passed away Friday, April 14, at her home.
She was born Oct. 19, 1926 in Streator, IL to the late Ralph and Marian [Schonts] Swanson. She was valedictorian of Knox High School’s Class of 1944. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and was a member of Alpha Xi Delta Sorority. On Dec. 27, 1953, she married Leland C. “Bud” Lewis at Bass Lake. He passed away Aug. 26, 1993.
She is survived by:
Deborah J. Lorenz, Bass Lake, Daughter
Jennifer L. (Michael) Prorwicz, Chesterton, Daughter
Edward E. Lewis, Grandson
Nicholas E. Prorwicz, Grandson
Bradley S. Prorwicz, Grandson
Mitchell J. Prorwicz, Grandson
Preceded in death by:
Susanne G. Lewis, Daughter
Leland L. Lewis, Son
Mathew Swanson, Brother
Nancy Swanson, Sister
Gertrude Moore, Aunt
A private graveside service will be held at Bass Lake Cemetery at Bass Lake, IN. Burial will take place at the cemetery.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
Marian M. Landrum
January 9, 1933 to April 11, 2023
FRANCESVILLE - Marian May Landrum, 90, of Buffalo, passed away Tuesday, April 11, at IU Health Memorial Hospital in Monticello.
She was born Jan. 9, 1933 in Decatur, IL to the late Leslie Felex and Evelyn Blanch [Roberts] Tackett.
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| Marian Landrum |
She is survived by:
Cynthia Beadle, Murfreesboro, TN, Daughter
Randall Williams, Buffalo, Son
Dorothy Broadaway, South Haven, IN, Sister
Tosha Marie Archer, Granddaughter
Tiffany Marie Blalock, Granddaughter
8 Great-Grandchildren
Many Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Brothers: Bob and George
Sister: Betty
Mrs. Landrum had worked as a housekeeper and caregiver in the Buffalo area for many years. She enjoyed gardening (especially flowers), writing songs and poetry, and her Bible studies. She will be sadly missed by her friends and family.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. (10 a.m. CT)) Monday, April 17, at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville. Burial will follow at the cemetery.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville.
Michael L. Dixon
August 13, 1948 to October 9, 2022
WINAMAC - Michael Lynn “Mike” Dixon, 74, of Plymouth, passed away Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
He was born Aug. 13, 1948, to the late Forrest “Forty” and Amelia [Kruzick] Dixon in Star City. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He married Sandra A. Howard in 1972. They shared 32 years together and raised three sons. After her death in 2005, Michael met Susan Taylor. They shared 16 years of loving companionship.
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| Mike Dixon |
He is survived by:
Susan Taylor, Companion
Gregory Dixon, Son
Brian Dixon, Son
Adam Dixon, Son
7 Grandchildren
Thomas Dixon, Brother
Jennifer [Dixon] Fletcher, Niece
Bobby Dixon, Nephew
He is preceded in death by:
Sandra A. [Howard] Dixon, Wife
Mr. Dixon retired from Norfolk Southern where he worked as a welder. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church. He enjoyed playing cards and golfing.
A private family burial will take place at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Peter’s Cemetery in Winamac.
Local arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
Robin R. Solomon
August 26, 1957 to March 30, 2023
WINAMAC - Robin R. Solomon, 65, of Winamac, passed away at 2:05 p.m., Thursday, March 30.
He was born Aug. 26, 1957 in North Judson, to the late James E. and Aletha I. [Clark] Solomon. In 1975, he graduated from Pioneer High School in Royal Center.
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| Robin Solomon |
He is survived by:
Ty (Jennifer) Solomon, Kokomo, Son
Sky (Abhinay) Kolan, Westfield, Daughter
Jaycob Solomon, Grandson
Vicky Hinkle, Logansport, Sister
Lisa (Eli) Van Es, Logansport, Sister
Ruth (Bob) Camarata, Waterloo, Special Cousin
Numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins
Theresa Pence, Kokomo, Friend
Preceded in death by:
Debora L. Craft, Sister
Mr. Solomon was the owner and operator of Tippy-Canoe Rentals in Winamac for many years. Since his retirement, he enjoyed repairing starting pistols. He also enjoyed attending field trials and training his hunting and retrieving dogs. He loved the outdoors, especially spending time at the Tippecanoe River State Park and on the Tippecanoe River.
A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m., Monday, April 10, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Private burial will be at Reed Cemetery in Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to the Friends of Tippecanoe River State Park.
Online condolences may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
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