Obituaries

William C. Krohn

September 5, 1932 to October 4, 2019

WINAMAC - William Charles "Bill" Krohn, 87, of Kewanna, passed away at 4:32 a.m., Friday, Oct. 4, at his home.

He was born Sept. 5, 1932 in Denham, to the late Charles and Clara Reichert Krohn. In 1950, he graduated from Winamac High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Elizabeth Jean "Libby" Kurz on Aug. 15, 1973 at Pleasant Hill Methodist Church. She survives.

Survivors also include:
Mark (Connie) Ingram, Winamac, Step-Son
Diana L. (Walt) Lowry Hanselman, Plymouth, Step-Daughter
Kirk Ingram, Winamac, Step-Son
James K. Ingram, Kewanna, Step-Son
11 Step-Grandchildren
8 Step-Great-Grandchildren
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Lisa A. Ingram, Daughter-in-law
Terry E. Lowry, Son-in-law
Florence Klampe, Sister
Dorothy Eiler, Sister
Evelyn Leslin, Sister
Clara Mae Locke, Sister
Bud Krohn Sr., Brother

Mr. Krohn was a lifelong resident and farmer in Pulaski County. He also served two terms as Harrison Township Trustee, eight years on the Pulaski County Welfare Board, and 20 years on the Pulaski County Aviation Board for Arens Field. He enjoyed hunting and watching wildlife. He was a great story teller and enjoyed writing poetry. He was a dog lover.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, at Lake Bruce. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to Fulton County Hospice or Pulaski Memorial Hospital.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

Thomas E. Cosgray

August 18, 1936 to October 3, 2019

WINAMAC - Thomas Eugene Cosgray, 83, of Crystal Lake, IL passed away Thursday, Oct. 3, at JourneyCare in Barrington, IL. 

He was born Aug. 18, 1936 in Star City, to Ernest and Ethel Cosgray. He joined the U.S. Army in 1956 after high school graduation. While stationed in France, he enjoyed traveling to many foreign countries. After returning from service, he married Patricia Wentzel on May 10, 1958 in Monterey. She survives.

Also surviving are children Jaqueline Cosgray, Dwayne (Nora) Cosgray, Karen (Jose) Cosgray and Darrel (Betsy) Cosgray; grandchildren, Michelle (Jeremy) Harper, Melissa (Bernie) Malouin, Amy (Harley) Rumentzas, Angela (Drew) Malcovski, Stella Cosgray, Daniel Cosgray, Katie Cosgray and Kyle Cosgray; and four great-grandchildren, Annika, Julianne, Melody and Colton. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Leah Jane Newman, Aldonna Zirkle, Norman Cosgray and Bonnie Markley. 

Mr. Cosgray worked in manufacturing, a career that lasted almost 50 years. In 1970, the family moved to Crystal Lake. There he started a side family business mowing lawns. It grew into Economy Landscaping where Mr. Cosgray and his sons filled their evenings and weekends installing lawns in Crystal Lake subdivisions.

A visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5, at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave. (Rte. 176), Crystal Lake, IL.

A second visitation will be from 12 noon  to 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 6, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Anne's Cemetery in Monterey, IN. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

Local arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac. 

Franklin Clemons Jr.

May 30, 1971 to October 1, 2019

WINAMAC - Franklin Clemons Jr., 48, of Francesville, passed away on Tuesday Oct. 1, as a result of an auto accident north of Francesville.

He was born May 30, 1971 in Knox, to the late Franklin Delano and Linda Louise Dutchess Clemons.

He is survived by:
Abbey Louise Clemons, Francesville, Daughter 
Franklin Dean Clemons, Francesville, Son 
Karen (Robin) Salrin, Rensselaer, Sister 
Janet Clemons, Bailey's Corner, Twin Sister 
David (Lisa) Clemons, Bailey's Corner, Brother 
Debra Younce Clemons, Francesville, Spouse 
Nieces and Nephews: Jamie Clemons, Darren Clemons, Danielle Clemons, Angel Clemons, Tony Clemons, Ashley Salrin, Joseph Salrin, Deven O'Dell, Adam Younce, Jessica Younce.

Preceded in death by: 
Tony Ray Clemons, Brother

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 4, at Bailey's Corner Church in Bailey's Corner. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., Friday, at the church with Pastor John Miller officiating. Burial will take place at Roseland Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to Mr. Clemons' children.

Velma S. White

November 20, 1931 to September 25, 2019

WINAMAC - Velma Sue White, 87, of Winamac, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 25, at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac.

She was born Nov. 20, 1931 in Hornsby, TN to the late James Aubrey and Alcie Modean Taylor Gee.

She is survived by:
Garry (Rhonda) White, Son
Darrell White, Son
Debra (Bob) Haney, Daughter
Connie (Terry) Pine, Daughter
Hazel White, Daughter-in-law
Many Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Eldon White Jr., Son
Jimmy White, Son
Ronald J. White, Infant Son
Alice White, Daughter-in-law
3 Grandchildren: Mary, Rachel and Jodie
8 Siblings: Grapel Louise, Dorothy Faye, J.C., Jimmy Lee, Aubrey Junior, Johnny Van, Joyce Marie and Zola Mae
Elmer White Jr., Former Spouse

Mrs. White was a hard worker her whole life. In her younger years, she worked as a laborer picking cotton in the cotton fields and taking care of her ill mother at home. She also had worked at Harris Garment Factory and Winamac Coil Spring as well as cleaning houses. She raised seven children, often enduring hardships. She loved all of her family very much. Most of all, she loved the Lord with all of her heart, and is at peace and rest now.

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 27, at Winamac Cemetery, with Pastor Mark Pilger officiating. Burial will be at the cemetery in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with final expenses.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Vickie L. Galbreath

October 3, 1961 to September 23, 2019

ROYAL CENTER - Vickie L. Galbreath, 57, of Winamac passed away at 9:27 a.m., Monday, Sept. 23, at Franciscan Hospital in Indianapolis after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born Oct. 3, 1961 in Rochester, she was the daughter of Donald E. and Delores “Dee” Galbreath. She was a 1980 Winamac Community High School graduate. 

Survivors include her father, Donald E. Galbreath of Winamac; brother, Stephen (Deborah) Galbreath of Plymouth; companion, Scott Richardson of Monticello; nephews Doug (Wendy) Galbreath of Topeka, David (Sheila) Galbreath, of Beavercreek, OH, and Greg (Sara) Galbreath of Sturgis, MI; great-nephews Aidan, Logan, and Evan Galbreath and great-niece Faith Galbreath.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Delores “Dee” Galbreath and sister, Rhonda Galbreath.

While in high school Ms. Galbreath displayed her love for music by playing trombone in the band. Because of her musical appreciation, the Galbreath Scholarship for music students was created. In recent years, she had been expanding her abilities by teaching herself to play violin using online videos. She also had a great love for animals, especially cats, dogs, and horses. She always loved to learn and attended several colleges including Butler University, Valparaiso University, Ivy Tech (where she gained a degree in auto mechanics), and Indiana University/Purdue University Indianapolis (where she earned a degree in computer technology). She was a member of the First Christian Church in Winamac.

The funeral service will be at 12 noon, Monday, Sept. 30, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel, with visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, McKinley Addition.

Memorial donations may be made to First Christian Church in Winamac.

Those who wish may sign the online guestbook, or leave a condolence for the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

Scott A. Goble

January 31, 1964 to September 24, 2019

OSCEOLA - Scott Alan Goble, 55, passed away at 3:16 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 24, surrounded by his family and close friends at his home. 

He was born Jan. 31, 1964 in Logansport, Indiana to John and Carol McDonald Goble.  He was a 1982 graduate of Winamac Community High School, and graduated from Anderson College in 1987 with a bachelor's degree in sports medicine and athletic training. In 1989 he completed the Mayo Clinic Physical Therapy program in Rochester, MN. He later obtained his MBA from Bethel College where he also served as a certified athletic trainer. On Dec. 19, 1987, he married Leanne Fisher in Union City. She survives.

Also surviving are his father John “Jack” Goble of Winamac, and his siblings Shirley Shidler of Winamac, Susan (Bill) Morris of Rochester, and Stuart (Doris) Goble of Upland. Also surviving are his wife’s siblings and their families including nieces and nephews on both sides. Scott loved his nieces and nephews very much, including many friends and their children whom Scott also held dear.

He was preceded in death by his mother Carol Goble in 1985.

Mr. Goble has been employed for many years as an outpatient physical therapist with St. Joseph Medical Center in Mishawaka. He and his wife moved to South Bend in 1989; later residing in Granger, then moving to their current home in the Edwardsburg area. He was a creative spirit whose entrepreneurial skills were unmatched. Besides his career in physical therapy, he was a screenwriter and director, marketing guru, craft beer aficionado, and wine maker. He also enjoyed studying history, especially American history including the Civil War and World War II. His faith in the Lord was strong, using the journey of his illness to show God’s presence in his life for the ultimate purpose of touching theirs. He also loved his “Framily” just as much. He and the men of his family were also “Loyal Members of the Water Buffalo” and celebrated each other’s membership whenever they had a chance.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at Cruz Family Funeral Home in Osceola. A casual celebration of Scott’s life will be held beginning at 5 p.m., Friday, Sept.r 27, at the outdoor pavilion of the Edwardsburg Sports Complex, 27566 U.S. 12,
Edwardsburg, Mich. In Scott’s honor, his family asks, if possible, to wear Cubs, Bears, Purdue or Tie-Died shirts, all things Scott was extremely fond of.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made online to Hope Ministries at www.HopeSB.org or Abraham International Leadership Ministries at www.Abrahaminternational.org. 

To leave an online condolence for his family, please visit the website at www.CruzFamilyFH.com.