Obituaries

Robert H. Jeffers Sr.

March 10, 1936 to August 25, 2017

WINAMAC - Robert Howard Jeffers Sr., 81, of Winamac, passed away at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Aug.25, at Lafayette.

He was born March 10, 1936 in Chilo, Ohio, to the late Robert and Nanny Eloise Owen Jeffers. He married Shelby Jean Bryant on March 15, 1957 in Hammond. She preceded him in death.

He is survived by: 
Paula Jean (Chris) Cook, Downers Grove, IL, Daughter 
Mark Allen Jeffers, Chicago, Son 
Robert H. (Laura) Jeffers Jr. Crown Point, Son 
Bryan C. Lane, Washington, DC, Grandson 
Robert A. (Nikki) Jeffers, Martinsville, Grandson 
Sarah J. (Toni) Dimitrov, Clarendon Hills, IL, Granddaughter 
Emily E. Cook, Lisle, IL, Granddaughter 
Samuel Dimitrov, Great grandson 
Eva Jeffers, Great granddaughter 
Martha Sue Jeffers, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Sister 
Sandra Jean (Gary) Steele, Georgetown, OH, Sister 
Florencie Cossens, Felicity, OH, Aunt

Mr. Jeffers was a member of the Winamac Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was a foreman in the galvanizing department of Youngstown Sheet and Tube/LTV Steel. He worked in the mills for 43 years. He was a hard worker and an avid gardener who had a green thumb. He grew up on a farm in Ohio and enjoyed raising vegetables and cattle. He loved nature. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He especially enjoyed grilling burgers for them.

Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 29, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 30, at the funeral home. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

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

Carol Copeland Boyd

September 19, 1927 to August 23, 2017

WINAMAC - Carol Sue Copeland Boyd, 89, of Winamac, passed away at 12:50 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 23, at Hickory Creek, Winamac.

She was born Sept. 19, 1927 in Winamac, to the late Earl Henry and Elizabeth "Bess" Miller Heater. She graduated from Winamac High School in 1945. On Nov. 2, 1945, she married Paul Fredrick Copeland. He preceded her in death on July 25, 1977. She married Robert Dean Boyd on Oct. 20, 1979 He survives. 

She is also survived by: 
Mark (Betty Grubbs) Copeland, Winamac, Son 
Jeff (Cheryl Rose) Copeland, Tetonia, ID, Son 
Gina (Doug) Edwards, Eugene, OR, Daughter 
Adam Copeland , Rochester, Son 
Barbara Copeland, Boise, ID, Daughter 
8 Grandchildren 
11 Great Grandchildren 
1 Great-great grandchild

Preceded in death by: 
Maralyn Mayhew, Sister 
Joe L. Heater, Brother

Mrs. Boyd was a lay pastor with the First United Methodist Church from 1959 to 1962. She enjoyed gardening, being surrounded by nature, and oil and water color painting. She was a published author, and wrote for both the Pulaski County Journal and The Snowshoe newspaper of Fairfield, Idaho where she and her husband lived for 12 years, raising sheep, bees, and grandchildren. They returned to Winamac in 1995.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 27, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A private graveside service will be held at the Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

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

Alexander Prasinos

March 5, 1922 to July 10, 2017

WINAMAC - Alexander "Alex" Prasinos, 95, of Harwich, MA passed away Monday, July 10, in Sandisfield, MA.

He was born March 5, 1922 in Canada to the late George and Maria Papajohn Prasinos. He was a graduate of Rindge Technical School. He earned a B.S. from Boston University and a J.D. from Suffolk University Law School. He met his future wife Rose Mary Booher in Indiana and they were married on June 26, 1954, in South Bend. She preceded him in death on Oct. 8, 2009.

He is survived by:

Tina (William) Holway, Sister
Anthony (Constance) Prasinos, Brother
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Nicholas (Bess) Prasinos, Brother

Mr. Prasinos worked as an attorney at several insurance companies for over 30 years. He was an officer in the Merchant Marines and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.

A military graveside services will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 15, at Koster Cemetery, Francesville. Burial of cremated remains will follow at Koster Cemetery.

Local arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary.

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

Joan Lowe Jones

April 30, 1926 to August 11, 2017

WINAMAC - Joan Lowe Jones, 91, of Winamac (formerly of Logansport) passed away at 3:38 a.m., Friday, Aug. 11, at Hickory Creek, Winamac.

She was born April 30, 1926 in Logansport to the late Charles and Myra Keim Lowe. She graduated from Logansport High School in 1944 and went on to attend the University of Illinois. On Oct. 1, 1945, she married James Joseph Jones in Logansport. He preceded her in death on March 4, 2017.

She is survived by:

Jill (Bruce) Brumm, Winamac, Daughter
Judi (Peter) Keay, Owosso, MI, Daughter
Jody (Mike) Petrie, Carmel, Daughter
Joe Jones, Logansport, Son
9 Grandchildren
12 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Robert Charles (Pauline) Lowe, Brother

Mrs. Jones was a member of the Pi Beta Phi Sorority and Psi Iota Psi Sorority. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially golfing and horses. The family wishes to thank Hickory Creek and Kindred Hospice for their care of Joan.

Private family services will be held.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

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

Kathleen Gaugert

October 17, 1958 to August 1, 2017

WINAMAC - Kathleen Gaugert, 59, of Winamac, died Tuesday, Aug. 1, in Monticello.

She was born Oct. 17, 1958. 

No services will be scheduled. 

Memorial donations may be given to Frain Mortuary to help with final expenses.

Glenn A. Pierce Jr.

June 28, 1981 to August 2, 2017

WINAMAC - Glenn Arthur Pierce Jr, 36, of Winamac, passed away at 7:16 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 2, at St. Vincent Kokomo Hospital, Kokomo.

He was born June 28, 1981 in Knox, to Glenn Arthur Sr. and Felicia M. Graham Pierce.

He is survived by: 
His parents
Twin Children: Joseph and Gabrielle 
Sisters: Angie, Braylee, and Ayla 
Brothers: Brandon, Johnny, Joshua and Travis 
Paternal Grandfather: Arthur

Mr. Pierce worked as a property manager in Peru. He was very resourceful in his outlook and approach to most any situation he encountered. His advice to others is a testament to that. Everyone who knew him well would agree that he could make the sweetest lemonade out of life's lemons. He was kind and generous to the point of giving his last penny, if someone needed it more than he did. He would say that he would find a way to get by. And get by he did. He loved life and wanted to help others. He had a wish to one day have a small farm, complete with horses, cats, dogs, chickens and a fishing pond, where youngsters could go to learn independence, self-worth and personal life enhancement skills. His vision was to help troubled adolescents learn to cope and stay out of problems that so many face today as he did. Leaving a positive mark on at least one person's life was what he wanted. He did that over and over again for so many people. Congratulations my Son. May the flowers you planted bloom for all eternity.

Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 12, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m., at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.

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