Obituaries

Catherine Hahn

April 1, 1919 to August 11, 2022

WINAMAC - Catherine [Winters] Hahn, 103, of Winamac, passed away peacefully, Thursday, Aug. 11, at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac.

She was born April 1, 1919 in rural Gilliam Township, Jasper County, to the late Ernest and Oscia [Cassidy] Winters. She married Dallas R. Hahn, on Oct. 18, 1935 in St. Joseph, MI. He passed away Nov. 13, 1976.

Catherine Hahn

She is survived by:
Donald R. (Daisy) Hahn, Winamac, Son
Cyril L. (Patsy) Hahn, Winamac, Son
Carol K. (Tom) Stanley, Winamac, Daughter
Nila J. Nelson, North Little Rock, AR, Daughter
Grandchildren: Donald Lee Hahn, Kathlyn (Duane) Bez, Tina Leman, Valerie (Bryan) DePoy, Karen Zachary, Cheryl (Kirk) Bixler, Lori (Dean) Wentz, Stephanie (Thomas) Strode, and Brett (fiancée: Laura Hollon) Nelson.
Step-Grandsons: Joseph (April) Wenglarz, and David (Allison) Wenglarz.
19 Great-Grandchildren
16 Great-Great-Grandchildren
Joan Womack, Sister
Jerry (Sandy) Winters, Brother
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Michael B. Leman, Grandson-in-law
Matthew R. Leman, Great-Grandson
Mabel Winters, Sister
Luella Lewis, Sister
Elburn “Bud” Winters, Brother
Eldon “Doc” Winters, Brother
Keith “Hump” Winters, Brother

Mrs. Hahn was a loving and devoted wife and mother who diligently worked by her husband’s side and saw to the raising and education of her four children. Her husband, Dallas, was elected as Pulaski County Assessor in 1970, and Catherine served as his chief deputy. After Dallas’s death, his wife was caucused in as county assessor. She completed his term and was elected to two terms of her own. She served the citizens of the county with a precise and friendly competency. She enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking, and baking. She enjoyed gifting people with her baked goods and bringing candy to church for the children (to whom she was fondly known as the “candy lady”). She was humbled to be named “Baking Queen” of the Francesville Fall Festival in 2014. She was a member of Tippecanoe Christian Church, Pulaski County Farm Bureau, Pulaski County Democrat Women, and Happy Homemakers Home Ec Club in Beaver Township. She prided herself on this life of family and farm and friends, it pleased her, and she gave to it her considerable energy and intelligence.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 17, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 18, at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, or Gideon’s International.

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

Arthur L. Fox

May 30, 1929 to August 9, 2022

WINAMAC - Arthur Leonard “Art” Fox, 93, of Winamac passed away at home Tuesday, Aug. 9.

He was born May 30, 1929 in Indian Creek Township to the late Rudolph J. and Mary Ella [McLochlin] Fox. He attended Pulaski High School. On Dec. 17, 1949, he married Ella Jean Mays in Star City. She passed away Jan. 23, 1983. On Feb. 14, 1997, he married Jeanettie Marcella “Sis” [Craig] Galbreath in Winamac. She survives.

Art Fox

He is also survived by:
Debrah Jean Fox, Winamac, Daughter
Richard Arthur (Becky) Fox, Winamac, Son
Vicky (David) Pingel, North Judson, Daughter
Nikki Jo (fiancé: Paul Roda) Fox, Rochester, Daughter
Marcy Lynn Fox, Carmel, Daughter
Rose (Jim) Hubbard, Winamac, Step-Daughter
Phillip Crawford, Winamac, Step-Son
Daniel (Judy) Galbreath, Alabama, Step-Son
J. Eric (Shelle) Galbreath, Winamac, Step-Son
Rebecca (Bill) Kinder, Winamac, Step-Daughter
31 Grandchildren and 55 Great-Grandchildren (we think)
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Mary Caroline [Shidler] Fox, Step-Mother
Terry Lynn Fox, Daughter
Tammy Ruth Fox, Daughter
Danny L. Morris, Son-in-law
Greg Hooker, Son-in-law
1 Granddaughter
Oliva Jean Redweik, Great-Granddaughter
Ralph Fox, Brother
Walt Fox, Brother
Eugene Fox, Brother
Don Fox, Brother
Loran Fox, Brother
Mary Ellen Nies, Sister

Mr. Fox served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge. He was a lifetime member, Past Commander, Past Quarter Master, Past Chaplain, and Past Surgeon of Winamac VFW Post #1728. He was also a member of Monterey American Legion Post #399 and Winamac FOE #2580. He was retired from Galbreath, Inc. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, shooting pool, playing cards, and socializing. He also enjoyed music and was a talented yodeler. He loved living on the Tippecanoe River. More than anything, he loved his family and will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. An Eagles memorial service will be held around 8 p.m. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 19, at the funeral home with Rev. Dave Broad officiating. Burial will be at Buck Cemetery in Thornhope. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to the Winamac VFW Post #1728.

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

Theodore R. Thompson

April 4, 1945 to August 6, 2022

WINAMAC - Theodore R. “Ted” Thompson, 77, of Rochester, passed away Saturday, Aug. 6, at Hickory Creek in Rochester.

He was born April 4, 1945 to Francis L. “Shank” and Irene K. [Hurlburt] Thompson. He grew up in the Pulaski County area. He had an adventurous spirit and traveled the railway.

Ted Thompson

He is survived by:
Sharon (Larry) Stalbaum, Step-Daughter
Anthony (Sue) Brown, Step-Son
Numerous Step Grandchildren, Step-Great-Grandchildren, and Step-Great-Great-Grandchildren
Mary Jane (David) Hamric, Niece
Carl Jylland, Nephew
Sandra Sterling, Great-Niece
Raymond Lowe Jr., Great-Nephew
Tyler Jylland, Great-Nephew
Trevor Jylland, Great-Nephew

Preceded in death by:
Francis Thompson, Father
Irene Thompson Moore, Mother
Lucille Marie “Lucy” [White] Thompson, Wife
Everett Leroy Thompson, Brother
Betty Lou (Irvin) Jylland, Sister
Irvin A. Jylland Jr., Nephew
Kathern Padgett, Niece
Amanda Adams, Great-Niece

Private burial will be at Winamac Cemetery in Winamac.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

John C. Lincoln

January 12, 1934 to August 4, 2022

KEWANNA - John Conn Lincoln, 88, of Coldwater, Mich., formerly of Winamac, passed away Thursday, Aug. 4, at Masonville Place in Coldwater.

Born on Jan. 12, 1934 in Royal Center, he was the son of the late Howard and Margaret (Conn) Lincoln.  He married Eleanor (Chase) Lincoln Nov. 21, 1952. She died March, 2003.

John Lincoln

Survivors include his daughters Cynthia Ann Holbert of Alabama and Sandra Sue Lincoln of Michigan; brothers Leslie Lincoln of Ripley and Gene (Sue) Lincoln of Kankakee, Ill.; sister Sharon  (Mike) Weldonof Monterey; grandchildren Christina Williams, Aaron (Adriane) Parcel, Sarah (Tim) Gehrman, and Douglas  (Jessica) Holbert; and great-grandchildren Britney Holbert, Brandon Holbert, Brianna Holbert, Kaleb Parcel,  Michael (Samantha) Parcel, Kaela (Andrew) Chase, Keagen Crist, Arabellah Crist, Ariannah Crist, Timothy Gehrman, Nora Gehrman, Izzabelle Gehrman; great-great-granddaughter Kymora Parcel and many cherished nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by brothers Robert Lincoln, Howard Lincoln, Lavon (Dick) Lincoln and sisters Betsy Lincoln, Catherine Swartzell and Margaret Berkshire.

Mr. Lincoln was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Korea. Following his service, he owned and operated a sawmill business from 1957-1961. He formerly worked at Eaton in Winamac, retiring in 1995 after 34 years. He was a member of the V.F.W, American Legion and Eagles in Winamac.  He was a leader and advocate for the residents of Masonville Place. He was also an avid fisherman and enjoyed his daily bingo games with friends at Masonville Place.  He had a great sense of humor that will be greatly missed by family and friends.  His “grumpy old men” friend, Bill Maxwell was his comrade and best buddy.

A graveside service with military rites will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 9, at Royal Center Cemetery, Royal Center. A gathering for family and friends will be at the V.F.W. James Talbott Post #1121 in Kewanna immediately following graveside.

Memorial donations may be made to the V.F.W. National Home for Children, 3573 S. Waverly Rd, Eaton Rapids, MI   48827 or charity of donor’s choice.

Vivian M. Reinhold

November 29, 1943 to July 31, 2022

KEWANNA - Vivian Marie Reinhold, 78, of Kewanna, passed away at 2 a.m., Sunday, July 31, at Pulaski Healthcare Center in Winamac.

Born Nov. 29, 1943 in Monterey, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Veronica (Schutz) Loehmer. She was a Monterey High School graduate, Class of 1961.

Vivian Reinhold

Survivors include her husband David Reinhold of Kewanna; son Anthony James Owen of Indianapolis; brothers Ralph (Ethel) Loehmer of Monterey, Raymond Loehmer of Portage, Daniel Loehmer of Logansport and Loren (Angela) Loehmer of Monterey; and sisters Irene (Daniel) Forest of Monterey and Loretta Watkins of Ft. Wayne. She is also survived by four step-children, 11 step-grandchildren and 15 step-great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her first husband Thomas Owen, son Jeffrey Thomas Owen and sisters Virginia and Virgidelle.

Mrs. Reinhold retired from Controls-Singer-Eaton after 17 years. She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church of Winamac, Christian Mothers and Our Ladies of Charity. She also was a former member of the Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 3, at St. Anne Catholic Church, Monterey. A mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 4, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac. Burial will be at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Peter’s Catholic Church.

An online guestbook for Mrs. Reinhold is available, and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Rans Funeral Homes, Kewanna.

Julia A. Binkley

July 24, 1924 to July 25, 2022

WINAMAC - Julia Ann (Knarr) Binkley, 98, of Winamac, passed away Monday, July 25, at her residence.

She was born at home on July 24, 1924 in Thornhope, to the late John and Dessie (Nice) Knarr. She graduated from Pulaski High School in 1942 - 80 years ago. She and John Binkley met on a blind date at Indiana University and married on Dec. 26, 1945 while he was in the navy and she was finishing college. He preceded her in death.

Julia Binkley

She is survived by:
Steven (Ann) Binkley, Pearcy, Ark., Son
Barbara (Dean) Neal, Winamac, Daughter
Grandchildren: Paul (Liane) Binkley, Cliffton (Nikki Sedges) Binkley, Ben (Jenna) Neal, Ellen (Andy) Stellhorn,  and Ali (Bryan) Myers.
Great-grandchildren: Delilah Neal, Damien Neal, Hailey Neal, Evan Bishop, Braylin Bishop, Sophia Binkley, Ireland Myers, Archer Myers, Nick Binkley, Matt Binkley, Alex Binkley, Ashley Binkley, and Adam Binkley.
One Great-great-granddaughter

Preceded in death by:
Stuart Binkley, Son
Stanley Binkley, Grandson

Mrs. Binkley graduated from Indiana University in 1946 with a bachelor’s degree in business. Julia and John moved back to her parent’s farm where he farmed with his father-in-law. Soon they had two sons, and moved to their own farm. Eight years later a daughter was born. She kept the accounts for the farm and held the family together when John was unable to farm due to health reasons. She was a member of the Country Maids Home Extension Club. She was a master of everything she did: seamstress, gardener, food preservation, refinishing furniture, wallpapering, cookie and cake decorating, quilting, oil painting, caning chair seats, wool-hooked rugs and needlepoint pictures of her design, and every craft that could be done. She was a member of the Wheat Weavers and taught this skill at the local power show. She taught classes to make Ukrainian Pysanky eggs and corn husk dolls at the local library.

Mrs. Binkley was also an interviewer for the Indiana Oral History project through Purdue Extension and many of her interviews were published in a set of books. She served on the Pulaski County Public Library Board, was a member of the Pulaski County Memorial Hospital Pink Ladies Auxiliary, the local genealogy society and historical society. One of her greatest achievements was her lifelong work in genealogy, researching both her and John’s families. Family trips included visits to courthouses, libraries and cemeteries to document and add to the family trees. She has published family history books and is the family keeper of photos and memorabilia. She was proud of having ancestors who fought in the Revolutionary, Civil and both World Wars. She was honest, hardworking and a good example to all. She was very proud of her family.

Private burial will take place at Pro Cemetery in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.