Obituaries

Rickey D. Hinman

June 8, 1954 to January 26, 2022

MEDARYVILLE - Rickey Dale Hinman, 67, of Medaryville, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 26, at his home.

He was born June 8, 1954 in Knox, to the late John and Joan Joseph Hinman. He served in the U.S. Army, stateside, during the Vietnam War. He married Paula Friga on June 8, 2009 in Winamac. She survives.

Rickey Hinman

He is also survived by:
Heather (Jason) Horn, Daughter
Samantha Simms, Daughter
Austin (Shailee) Walker, Son
Mikayla (Andrew) Estrada, Daughter
6 Grandchildren
Valerie (Kenny) Brook, Sister
Wayne (Sue) Hinman, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Robert Hinman, Brother
David Hinman, Brother

Mr. Hinman was a retired truck driver, having been an owner-operator for over 20 years. He enjoyed Harley Davidson motorcycles, as well as watching movies and NASCAR. He was an avid Dale Earnhart Sr. fan. He loved his family very much.

No services will be held.

Memorial donations may be made to the family.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville.

Bonita Olson Jensen

April 7, 1949 to January 24, 2022

ROYAL CENTER – Bonita Olson Jensen, 72, of Winamac passed away at 3:32 p.m., Monday, Jan. 24, at her residence.

Born on April 7, 1949 in Winamac, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Leora Hartwick Olson.

Bonita Jensen

Survivors include her daughter Wanda (Dion) Frame of Brownsburg and son Kenneth “Kenny” (Chalisa) Jensen of Plymouth; sister Beverly (Devon) Field of Winamac; and five grandchildren, Daria Frame, Julia Frame, Lucas Frame, Maso Stachowski and Brock Jensen.

She is preceded in death by her brother, Larry Olson.

Mrs. Jensen formerly worked at Pulaski County Farm Bureau Co-op for 18 years, where she served as manager. She also previously worked at Walgreens in Indianapolis for 11 years. She enjoyed doing crafts, sewing and spending time with family. She was a member of Westside Church of Nazarene.

Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m., Monday, Jan. 31, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Harrison Chapel, Royal Center. A private graveside service will be held at McKinley Memorial Gardens in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Winamac Church of Nazarene, 516 E. 13th St., Winamac, IN. 46996

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

Donald J. Albrecht

December 18, 1945 to January 24, 2022

FRANCESVILLE - Donald J. “Don” Albrecht, 76, lifelong farmer from Francesville, passed away peacefully Monday, Jan. 24 with his family by his side at Franciscan Health Hospital in Lafayette.

He was born Dec. 18, 1945 in Francesville to the late Jacob and Emily Federer Albrecht Jr. He graduated from Francesville High School in 1963. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War.

He is survived by:
Darlene Sigman, Monticello, Sister
Della Bulington, Francesville, Niece
Jonathan Bulington, Rensselaer, Nephew
Jacqueline (Mike) Franklin, West Lafayette, Niece
Cory (Charri) Albrecht, Phoenix, Nephew
Kayleigh (Joe) Wittenborn, West Lafayette, Great-Niece
Derrick Sours, Francesville, Great-Nephew
Numerous Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Dennis Albrecht, Brother

Mr. Albrecht lived a life devoted to God. He loved his pets and was an amazing brother and uncle.

A private service will be held at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville, IN with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Private burial will be at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to Lafayette Cancer Care.

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

Frank E. Ludwig

November 30, 1927 to January 22, 2022

WINAMAC - Frank E. Ludwig, 94, Monterey, passed away Saturday, Jan. 22, at his home.

He was born Nov. 30, 1927 in Monterey, to the late Henry and Dora Guernsey Ludwig. He served in the U.S. Army. He married Millie Griffith on May 6, 1956 in Monterey. She died Jan. 4, 2012.

He is survived by:
Betty (Edmund) Taylor, Beaver, OH, Daughter
Frank E. Ludwig Jr., Elkhart, Son
Carol S. Rouse, Monterey, Daughter
Grandchildren: Curtis Taylor, Andrew Taylor, Kyle Taylor, Matthew Taylor, Caterina Taylor, Janelle Ludwig, Michael Rouse, and Crystal Rouse Shank.
Great-grandchildren: Sly Taylor, Chase Conley, Logan Taylor, Ronan Taylor, Iris Taylor, Nolan Taylor, Kai Shank, Delmira Shank, and Kaydence Bell.

Preceded in death by:
5 Brothers
4 Sisters

Mr. Ludwig was a retired farmer. He enjoyed hunting, playing euchre and spending time with his family.

Visitation will be from 12 noon to 1 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 25, at the Ora Gospel Chapel Church in Ora. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., Tuesday, at the church. Burial will be at Riverbank Cemetery in Winamac. The VFW and American Legion will conduct graveside services.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Ronald E. Jelinek Sr.

September 4, 1937 to January 21, 2022

WINAMAC - Ronald Eugene “Ron” Jelinek Sr., 84, of Winamac, passed away Friday, Jan. 21, at his home.

He was born Sept. 4, 1937 in Gary, to the late James Jr. and Helen Holtzman Jelinek. He served in the U.S. Air Force. He married Mary Ann Grant. She survives.

Ronald Jelinek Sr.

He is also survived by:
Brenda (Vince) Akinczyk, Daughter
Ronald Eugene Jelinek Jr., Son
Bruce Allen (Margaret) Jelinek, Son
James Albert (Leann) Jelinek, Son
Roni Marie (Jeff) Marquart, Daughter
Many Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Donald Jelinek, Brother

Mr. Jelinek worked many years as a union laborer in the steel mills. He was an avid fisherman and strong supporter of President Donald Trump.

Burial will be at 2 p.m., Friday, March 4, at Winamac Cemetery in Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to the Panhandle Pathway (to connect the state park to the Town of Winamac).

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Daniel C. Fitz

June 23, 1966 to January 20, 2022

WINAMAC - Daniel Clyde “Dan” Fitz, 55, of Winamac, passed away peacefully Thursday, Jan. 20, surrounded by his family at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born June 23, 1966, to Jon and Linda Cannon Fitz in Plymouth. He graduated from Culver Community High School in 1985. He served in the Army National Guard for 16 years working in maintenance and infantry. On Dec. 13, 1994, he married Debra Caudill. She survives.

Dan Fitz

He is also survived by:
Crystal (Mitchell) Wolff, Winamac, Daughter
Danielle (Chris Dora) Fitz, Indianapolis, Daughter
Robin (Nathan) Harp, New Waverly, Daughter
DJ (Ashley) Fitz, Shelbyville, Son
Shane (Ashley Crum) Fitz, Winamac, Son
Jerry (Shirley Elpers) Fitz, Winamac, Son
11 Grandchildren: Addyson, Brianna, Bentley, Conner, Aidyn, Wyatt, Rylan, Jynsen, Liam, Keyara and Ashtynn
Linda Cannon Biddle, Winamac, Mother
Jonwood (Julie) Fitz, Wisconsin, Brother
Jonathan Fitz, Culver, Brother
Courtney (Matt) Artist, Knox, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Carol Kellenburger, Star City, Aunt
Harry (Linda) Cannon, Winamac, Uncle
Many Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Jon W. Fitz, Father
Wynona Fitz, Step-Mother
Sean Fitz, Infant Brother
Jerry Lee Bailey, Brother
Reagan Artist, Infant Niece
Oliver Artist, Infant Nephew

Mr. Fitz’s last employer before he became ill was MPI in Knox, where he worked for eight years. His most precious assets were his family. He was a wonderful husband, father, son, and grandfather. He always looked forward to family gatherings where he knew that no matter how busy and hard life was his family was sure to gather. He enjoyed watching his grandkids grow and was always happy when the weekends would arrive for them to visit. In earlier years, he loved camping, listening to 80s hard rock music, family vacations, and fishing. One of his most favorite things to do in sickness and in health was taking trips around Bass Lake and Culver Lake. He enjoyed seeing all the new changes.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, Jan.  23, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 24, at the funeral home with Craig Jones officiating. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military honors at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski Animal Center, or Warrior Up Program at Winamac United Methodist Church, or Memorial Swinging Bridge Project.

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