Obituaries

George J. Stinemetz

October 2, 1939 to June 29, 2022

WINAMAC - George Joseph Stinemetz, 82, of Winamac, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 29, at his home.

He was born Oct. 2, 1939 in Cincinnati, to the late Albert Durant and Agnes Marie [Kleem] Stinemetz. He graduated from Winamac High School in 1959. On June 23, 1984, he married Judy [Shannon] Tarble. She passed away Feb. 8, 2020.

George Stinemetz

He is survived by:
Michelle “Missy” Rehm, Winamac, Daughter
William “Mike” Stinemetz, Michigan City, Son
Susan “Susie” (Paul) Stearns, Argos, Daughter
Gerry Jo “Jo Jo” (Kenny) Whitehead, Winamac, Daughter
Brenda (Robert Coble) McIntosh, Winamac, Daughter
14 Grandchildren: Heidi, Mindi, Mallori, Gabe, Jessie, Michael, Andrew, Madison, Alexander, Chris, Zachary, Nathan, Elizabeth “Ki Ki,” and David.
17 Great-Grandchildren
Betty Stinemetz, Winamac, Sister-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Carole Jeane [Lewis] Stinemetz, First Wife
Daniel Joseph Reedy, Grandson
Alivia Stahl, Great-Granddaughter
Fay (Bud) Frakes, Sister
Pauline Raulerson, Sister
Eleanor Hall, Sister
David Stinemetz, Brother

Mr. Stinemetz worked at Rockwell International in Knox, for many years, and retired from Galbreath, Inc. in Winamac. He was a charter member of the Winamac Moose Lodge #2513. He was an avid bird watcher and enjoyed fishing and playing cards. He took great pride in his lawn and flowers and was the unofficial neighborhood watchman. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 5, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 6, at the funeral home with Pastor Heath Hiatt officiating. Private family burial will be at Mt. Zion Franklin Twp. Cemetery in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (In memory of Daniel Joseph Reedy).

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

Michelle J. Bonnell

July 18, 1958 to June 25, 2022

WINAMAC - Michelle Jeanne “Mik” Bonnell, 63, of Royal Center, passed way unexpectedly at her home Saturday, June 25.

She was born July 18, 1958 in Marion, to Roi and Marla Shimer Rosenthall. She grew up in Summitville, IN and Crescent Beach, FL. She graduated from Madison Grant High School in Fairmount, and attended Ball State University where she met her future husband Mark Bonnell. On March 7, 1981, the couple was married in Marion. He survives.

Mik Bonnell

Survivors also include:
Kallie Jeanne Bonnell, Indianapolis, Daughter
Nancy “Ninny” Rosenthall, Sarasota, FL, Step-Mother
Cindi (John) Hamilton, Greenfield, Sister
Matt (Erin) Rosenthall, Carmel, Brother
Mark “Bo” Rosenthall, Summitville, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Roi Rosenthall Jr., Father
Marla Shimer Young, Mother

Mrs. Bonnell was a talented artist who enjoyed reading, listening to music, and flowers. She also was an avid animal lover who enjoyed traveling and spending time at the ocean/beach. The most important part of her life was her family. She was a loving wife and mother who will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m., Friday, July 1, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Private disposition will take place at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski Animal Center (or any animal shelter of your choice). Envelopes will be available at the funeral home or you may donate online at https://www.pulaskianimalcenter.com/donate.

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

Brad A. Edison

July 3, 1980 to June 22, 2022

WINAMAC - Brad A. Edison, 41, of Winamac, passed away Wednesday, June 22, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac, after a fierce battle with cancer.

He was born July 3, 1980 in Monticello, to Charles W. “Bill” Craig and Sharon K. Budd Edison. He attended West Central High School in Francesville, and later earned a GED. He also attended Ivy Tech online.

Brad Edison

Survivors include:
Ethan Edison, Son
Charles Craig and Sharon Edison, Parents
Julie A. (Tammy Clark) Luttrell, Sister
Michael W. (Evie) Parrish, Brother
Stephanie M. Paige, Sister
Steven M. Simonin, Grandfather
Many Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins

Mr. Edison was an avid outdoorsman. When not fishing or trapping, he enjoyed tinkering in the garage with his father or writing music with his son, Ethan. He had a great sense of humor. He will be dearly missed by his friends and family.

No services will be held at this time.

Memorial donations may be made to the family.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Carole L. Kuhn

July 31, 1937 to June 21, 2022

ROYAL CENTER - Carole Louise Kuhn, 84, of Winamac passed away peacefully at 1:55 p.m., Tuesday, June 21, at Franciscan East Hospital, Lafayette.

Carole Kuhn

Born on July 31, 1937 in Francesville, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Fay Capper Roberts. On Oct. 10, 1955 she married Joseph Paul Kuhn at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski. He survives.

Also surviving are children, Timothy Joseph (Kathleen) Kuhn of Winamac, Mary Louise (John) Stukofski of Star City, Nancy Ann (Kevin) Mullholland of Buffalo and Angela Lynn (JP) Roland of Monticello; grandchildren, Matthew Phillip (Tabby) Kuhn of DeMotte, Cassondra Louise Stukofski of Indianapolis, Jenessa Rose (Mike Kneece) Stukofski of Kewanna, Joseph Robert (Kaila) Stukofski of Winamac, Caroline (Adam) Coonrod of Headlee, Andrew Fox of Star City and Rosemary Kathleen Stukofski of Star City; and great-grandchildren, Michele Wank, Kelly Ann Coonrod, Grant Adam Coonrod, Josef Kneece, Boone Francis Stukofski and Cole Leon Stukofski.

She was preceded in death by children, twins Joseph and Carole Kuhn, great-grandchildren, Jenay Louise Stukofski and Jackson Fox, and brother, Thomas Roberts.

Mrs. Kuhn was a homemaker. She was also a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski.

A private family Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial was at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery West.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Church Pulaski Building Fund.

Mrs. Kuhn’s online guest book is available and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory.

Margaret E. Berkshire

October 18, 1936 to June 19, 2022

WINAMAC - Margaret Ellen Berkshire, 85, of Winamac, formerly of Star City, passed away Sunday, June 19, at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac.

She was born Oct. 18, 1936 in Royal Center, to the late Howard J. and Margaret M. Conn Lincoln. She married Charles Bruce Berkshire on Feb. 25, 1955 in Star City. He died Oct. 26, 2000.

Margaret Berkshire

Survivors include: 
Randy (Vickie) Berkshire, Ft. Wayne, Son
Jim (Cara) Berkshire, Winamac, Son
Brian (Rana) Berkshire, Star City, Son
Megan (Chad) Brewer, Granddaughter
Justin (Sasha) Berkshire, Grandson
Anthony Berkshire, Grandson
Joshua (Amber) Berkshire, Grandson
Zachary Berkshire, Grandson Brandon (Ansley) Berkshire, Grandson
Travis (Stephanie) Berkshire, Grandson
11 Great-Grandchildren
Sharon (Mike) Weldon, Sister
John Lincoln, Brother
Leslie Lincoln, Brother
Gene (Susie) Lincoln, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews 

Preceded in death by:
Jayden Berkshire, Great-Grandson
Catherine Swartzell, Sister
Howard Ivan Lincoln, Brother
Levon Lee “Dick” Lincoln, Brother
Robert Dale Lincoln, Brother 

Mrs. Berkshire was a homemaker and former assembly worker at the Eaton Company and the Tee-Pak Company in Winamac. She was a member of the Star City United Methodist Church and the Women’s Society of the church. She was a member of the Bunco Club in Star City. She was also a member of the Red Hats and Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She was an avid reader and loved to crochet, as well as traveling. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Friday, June 24, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon, Friday, at the funeral home with Rev. Chris Kosary officiating. Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery in Star City. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Star City United Methodist Church or Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. 

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com

Dorothy J. Ailes Owens

June 7, 1933 to June 18, 2022

FRANCESVILLE - Dorothy Jane Ailes Owens, 89, of Francesville, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, June 18.

She was born June 7, 1933 in Medaryville, to the late Marion and Milda Foust Poisel. She attended Wheatfield High School. In 1971, she received a GED from West Central High School in Francesville. On Oct. 27, 1951, she married Carl D. Ailes in Medaryville. He passed away Feb. 8, 1993. On June 27, 1998, she married Richard Owens. He passed away Dec. 26, 2010.

Dorothy Ailes Owens

She is survived by:
Milda “Micki” Clouse, Francesville, Daughter
Gene Hauptli, Indianapolis, Son-in-law
Joshua Boersma, Doylestown, OH, Grandson
Staci (Marty) Noblett, Wadsworth, OH, Granddaughter
Marcia Johnson, Francesville, Granddaughter
Danielle Hauptli, Indianapolis, Granddaughter
6 Great-Grandchildren
Several Brothers-in-law and Sisters-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Laura Hauptli, Daughter
Richard Clouse, Son-in-law
Nicholas Hauptli, Grandson
Edwin Poisel, Brother
Zelda Tetzloff, Sister
Alladene Archer, Sister
Walter Poisel, Brother
Elmer Poisel, Brother
Bill Poisel, Brother
Betty Ailes, Sister

Mrs. Ailes Owens was a proud and devoted homemaker. She was a member of the Francesville First Christian Church She and husband Carl had two daughters whom they raised in the Medaryville Christian Church. They lived many different places during Carl’s 22 years in the U.S. Army and enjoyed traveling far and wide after he retired from the service. She especially enjoyed feeding the birds and overseeing all of God’s creation. She loved her family and Jesus with all of her heart.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, June 23, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. (Thursday), at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be at White Post Cemetery in Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be made to Francesville First Christian Church.

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