Obituaries

Mark J. Reid

June 26, 1960 to October 3, 2016

WINAMAC - Mark J. "Goob" Reid, 56, of Star City, passed awayat 2:19 p.m., Monday, Oct. 3, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born June 26, 1960 in Toledo, OH to Donald E. and Matilda J. Rustemeyer Reid.

He is survived by: 
Donald and Matilda Reid, Winamac, Parents 
Diana (Dean) Thomas, Winamac, Sister 
Michael (Margaret) Reid, Star City, Brother 
Donald E. (Connie) Reid, Star City, Brother 
Jim "Shoe" Reid, Star City, Brother 
Linda (Bob) Cowles, Winamac, Sister 
David Reid, Winamac, Brother 
Many Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins 

Mr. Reid graduated from Winamac Community High School in 1979. When in high school he was a talented runner and held the school record for the track mile and half-mile for many years. He was an avid NASCAR and drag racing fan. He loved his dog, Blossom. He lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed bonfires, floating the river, fishing, hunting, and arrowhead hunting. He loved his family and friends very much. He will sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday, Oct. 8, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac.  A memorial service will followat 12 noon, Saturday at the funeral home with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

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

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Online condolences may be offered in the guest book at www.frainmortuary.com.

Richard L. Conn

April 11, 1954 to September 27, 2016

WINAMAC - Richard Lee Conn, 62, of Carmel, passed away at 10:45 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 27, at his residence. 

He was born April 11, 1954 in Logansport, to the late Harry R. and Forest G. Vanaman Conn. 

He is survived many family, friends, and colleagues who loved him and will miss him dearly. 

Mr. Conn graduated from Winamac Community High School in 1972. He earned a bachelor of science degree in computer science (cum laude) from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 1976 and went on to earn a master of science degree in computer science from the University of Illinois in 1978. He was a retired engineering specialist at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Marietta, GA. After retirement he went on to work for Microsoft Research and Development as a liaison. He was a member of the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged as a captain while serving at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. He had an impressive resume of service both to academia and the U.S. government. He designed computer software and was a published author. He was extremely intelligent and creative. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 262 F&AM and the First Christian Church, both in Winamac.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m., Friday, Sept. 30, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m., at the funeral home with Rev. Glen Meyers officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to the Community Foundation of Pulaski County for the Conn Family Scholarship.

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

Karen L. Bishop

January 31, 1971 to September 23, 2016

WINAMAC - Karen Lee Bishop, 45, of Winamac, passed away Friday, Sept. 23.

She was born Jan. 31, 1971 in Valparaiso.

She is survived by: 
Joseph & Deborah Brown Hammond, Parents 
Gavin Walker, Son 
Joshua Odell, Son 
Dylan Odell, Son 
Stasha Marrow, Sister 
James Rippe, Brother 

Mrs. Bishop lived life to the fullest. She especially enjoyed gardening, canoeing, and arrowhead and mushroom hunting. She was also an animal lover and was known to take in strays. She loved her family very much, especially her sons. She will be sadly missed.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 1, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with Rev. Thomas Hopewell officiating.

Memorial donaions may be made to Bethel Bible Church, Winamac.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary.

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

Sue A. Snavley Shaw

March 28, 1957 to September 26, 2016

ROYAL CENTER - Sue Ann Snavley Shaw, 59, of Winamac passed away at 4:21 a.m., Monday Sept. 26, at her residence.

A memorial service will be at 4  p.m., Thursday, Sept. 29, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel with Minister Chris Stevens officiating. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until the time of the service. Inurnment will follow at Bell Center Cemetery, Idaville.

Dr. Donald E. Hunneshagen

March 28, 1940 to September 9, 2016

RENO, Nev. - Dr. Donald E. Hunneshagen, 76, passed away in Reno, Nev. from brain cancer on Sept. 9, 2016.

He was born March 28, 1940 in Aubbeenaubbee Twp., Fulton County, the son of Ralph L. and Florence Schener Hunneshagen. He married Catherine Margaret Sergio on June 18, 1966, in South Bend.

He is survived by two daughters, two grandchildren, three brothers and six sisters.

Dr. Hunneshagen practiced surgery at Lodi (California) Memorial and Community Hospitals from 1973 to 2006.

His memorial will be in Monterey, Ind. at a later date.

Pearl M. Wheaton

July 3, 1921 to September 22, 2016

MONTICELLO - Pearl M. Wheaton, 95, Elkhart (formerly of Monticello), passed away at 6:40 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 22, at the East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Elkhart. 

She was born July 3, 1921, in Winamac to the late Harmon and Dessie Maude Neely Hoffman. On Oct. 18, 1946, in the living room of Rev. and Mrs. Alvin Hall in Monticello, she married Paul Wheaton; he passed away on April 10, 1985.

Surviving is son, Robert E. "Bob" Wheaton, White Pigeon, Mich.; and sister, Mary Hoffman, Muncie.

She was preceded in death by brothers, Russell, James, Lester, Harold, and Merl Wheaton; and sisters, Lois Hoffman and Janet Heims. 

Mrs. Wheaton had lived in Elkhart since 2006, moving from Monticello where she had lived since 1946. She had also lived in Winamac from 1921-1946.She was a self-employed hairdresser in Monticello for over 60 years, retiring in 2006. She graduated from the approved University of Beauty Culture of Indianapolis.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the Miller-Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello.  A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 2 p.m., at the funeral home with Rev. Chris Dodson of the Monticello Christian Church officiating. 
Burial will follow at the I.O.O.F. Riverview Cemetery in rural Monticello.

Memorials may be given to the wishes of the donor.