Obituaries

Edward L. Marcinkowski Jr.

May 1, 1943 to January 4, 2022

WINAMAC - Edward L. “Ed” Marcinkowski Jr., 78, of Winamac, passed away at 3:45 a.m., Tuesday, January 4, at Life Care Center in Rochester.

He was born May 1, 1943 in Valparaiso, to the late Edward L. and Virginia Sherrick Marcinkowski. He graduated from Liberty Township High School in Porter County. On Oct. 20, 1989, he married Judy Watts Robinson in Logansport. She survives.

Edward Marcinkowski Jr.

He is also survived by:
Brett Marcinkowski, Son
Jeff (Kristen) Marcinkowski, Son
Mark (Solly) Marcinkowski, Son
Rusty (Vicki) Robinson, Step-Son
Claude Robinson, Step-Son
Fonda Robinson, Step-Daughter
15 Grandchildren
7 Great-Grandchildren
Michael (Ginger) Marcinkowski, Brother
1 Nephew
Sharon [Bond] Beach, Former Spouse

Mr. Marcinkowski worked at NIPSCO for 38 years and retired as a construction superintendent. He was an accomplished, lifelong coon hunter. He was a true outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. He bred, raised, and sold award-winning sporting dogs. He loved his family very much, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 8, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral servics will follow at 6 p.m., Saturday, at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to Boys Town.

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

Kurt D. Simoni

August 3, 1974 to January 4, 2022

WINAMAC - Kurt David Simoni, 47, of Winamac, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 4, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born Aug. 3, 1974 at PMH to Bill and Mary Rater Simoni of Winamac. He was a 1994 graduate of Winamac Community High School.

Kurt Simoni

Survivors include:
Scott (Teri) of Newnan, GA, Brother
Brandon Simoni of Christiansburg, VA, Nephew
Brianna Simoni (Landon Neal) of Narrows, VA, Niece
Cypress Scott Neal of Narrows, VA, Great-Nephew
Cousin to many from the Northern Illinois, Knox and Valparaiso area

Mr. Simoni was a member of First Baptist Church in Denham.  All who knew him were well aware of his love of Elvis Presley, having visiting Graceland twice. He loved watching his WWE Wrestling and was a huge “The Rock” fan. He was always seen wearing his Indiana University shirt and sweats. He loved listening to old time country music and also loved old time 50s rock-and-roll. His infectious smile will be missed by all. 

Visitation will be from 12 noon to 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 10, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home with Pastor Lynda Hosek officiating. Burial will be at Denham Cemetery in Denham.

Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Denham.

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

Stephanie R. Minix

November 25, 1988 to January 2, 2022

Stephanie Minix

KNOX - Stephanie Rose Minix, 33, Monterey, passed away Sunday, Jan. 2, in Valparaiso.

She was born Friday, Nov. 25, 1988 in Knox, the daughter of Michael Collins and Tammy Minix Collins.

Surviving are her parents Tammy and Richard Collins of Knox,  and Michael Collins of North Judson; Sons Tylor Jene Griggs of Monterey and Carter Lacy Minix of Monterey; Brothers Adam (Kelli) Minix of Knox and Garth(Nichole) Richard Collins of LaPorte; Sister Amanda Minix of Knox; Grandmother Bertha  Collins of Knox; and Grandfather Lacy Minix of Francesville.

She was preceded in death by sister Catherine Minix; grandparents Kathleen and  Ernie Carlson; grandfather Garland Collins; grandmother Nellie Minix; grandparents Jim and Lois Collins; Aunt and Uncle John and Ella Minix; and Aunt Missy Carpenter.

Ms. Minix was a member of the youth club of Culver. Her greatest passion was spending time with her children and family. She worked as a foster parent/ caregiver.

Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 1 p.m., Monday, Jan. 10, at the Braman & Son Memorial Chapel, Knox. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. (CT), Monday, at the funeral home, with Rev. Bruce Bennett officiating.

Memorials may be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.

John S. Freeman

October 31, 1931 to January 2, 2022

WINAMAC - John S. Freeman, 90, of Winamac, passed away at 6:15 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 2, at Hickory Creek in Winamac.

He was born Oct. 31, 1931, in Winamac to the late Denzil and Ruth Lane Freeman. After graduating from Winamac High School, he served four years in the U.S. Navy. While serving, he met and married Nancy S. Dulaney. She passed away Jan. 8, 2011.

John Freeman

He survived by:
Linda S. (Chris) Spieller, Gilroy, CA, Daughter
Peggy A. (Jeff) Borg, Monterey, Daughter
John C. (Nancy White) Freeman, Daytona Beach, FL, Son
Cassie M. Borg, Essex, CT, Granddaughter
Lucas J. Borg, Monterey, Grandson
Sam Spieller, Portland, OR, Grandson
Carl Freeman, Winamac, Brother
Joan (Mac) Byer, Knox, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Ruth Freeman, Sister
Tom Freeman, Brother
Jerry D. Freeman, Brother

Mr. Freeman was a lifetime member of the Winamac VFW Post #1728. He worked as a salesman at Von Tobel’s in Winamac and retired from Floors & More after many years of dedicated service. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially gardening and fishing. He also enjoyed traveling as well as spending time with his family and friends.

A graveside service will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac. The American Legion and VFW 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.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Kathleen Y. Hewitt-Hanna

May 11, 1952 to December 30, 2021

WINAMAC - Kathleen Y. “Kathy” Hewitt-Hanna, 69, of Star City (formerly of Morocco, IN) passed away Thursday, Dec. 30, at Methodist Hospital Southlake Campus in Merrillville.

She was born May 11, 1952 to John and Barbara Elijah Williams. As a child, she attended Morocco Elementary School and Morocco Methodist Church. Her family later moved to New Mexico, where she completed high school. On Dec. 27, 2003, she married Jerry L. Hanna in Logansport. He survives.

She is also survived by:
Tammy Eastlund, Crown Point, Daughter
Troy (Linda) Hewitt, Kansas City, KS, Son
2 Grandchildren: Madison and Elijah
3 Sisters: Patsy, Mary, and Jennifer
3 Brothers: Johnny, Donny, and Timmy
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Barbara Borrett, Mother
Mike Hewitt, First Husband

Mrs. Hewitt-Hanna graduated from beauty college and enjoyed being a beautician. She was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Winamac. She had a soft spot for cats and dogs. She really enjoyed riding around in the lawn mower and golf cart. Most of all, she loved her family very much.

The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 4, at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Winamac, with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating. A fraveside service will follow at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, at Oakland Cemetery in Morocco, IN. Burial will be at the cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Frank A. Hines

August 27, 1950 to December 29, 2021

KEWANNA - Frank A. Hines Sr., 71, of Winamac/Kewanna passed away at 9:52 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 29, at Chase Center in Logansport following a sudden illness.

Frank Hines

Born on Aug. 27, 1950 in Winamac, he was the son of the late Adam and Frances Hurlburt Hines.

Survivors include his son Frank (Katie) Hines Jr. of Wheatfield; daughters Myra (Rodney) Hines of Kewanna and Becky (Damien) Hines of Denham; plus grandchildren Jacob Hines, Trevor Thomas, Donita Hines, Kinsey Wolford, Xaiden Stout and Zurie Stout; and great-grandchild, Kadyn Hines. He is also survived by brother Adam (Bonnie)Hines; sisters Rosemary (William) Marsh and Cindy Cole; brother-in-law Ray Katschke, church wife Mindy Herren; step-son Jason Herren and many other family and friends.

He is also preceded in death by his wife Donita Hines; step-son Brian Wallace and siblings Geneva Shidler, Robert Hines and Alberta Katschke, as well as many other loved ones.

Mr. Hines worked at Winamac Steel for over 20 years. In his younger years, he enjoyed playing softball, hunting and auto racing.

A celebration of life event will be held at a later date.

Mr. Hine’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, Metzger Chapel, Kewanna.