Obituaries

Jean Frain

November 10, 1930 to November 17, 2016

WINAMAC - Jean Frain, 86, of Winamac, died with her family by her side at 10:12 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 17, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

She was born Nov. 10, 1930 in Winamac to the late Omer and Eva May Collins Clark. On May 2, 1948, she married Maxwell Clyde Frain at the First Christian Church, Winamac. They celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary prior to Max's death on May 17, 2012.

Survivors include: 
Kathleen Lynette (Robert) Roth, The Villages, FL, Daughter 
Daniel Clyde (Jaqueline) Frain, Winamac, Son 
James Lee (Teri) Frain, South Bend, Son 
Samuel Joel (Joni) Frain, Westfield, Son 
Randall James Roth, Pulaski, Grandson 
Ryan Joseph (Michelle) Roth, Chandler, AZ, Grandson 
Stefanie Jeanne Frain, Ft. Myers, FL, Granddaughter 
Jon Maxwell Frain, Winamac, Grandson 
Jennifer Rose (Joseph) Davis, Westfield, Granddaughter 
Lauren Nicole (David) McNace, Osceola, Granddaughter 
Joellyn Renee Frain, Westfield, Granddaughter 
Christopher James Frain, Valparaiso, Grandson 
Joel Robert (Emily) Frain, Indianapolis, Grandson 
Madison Michelle Roth, Great-Granddaughter 
Dakota Ryan Roth, Great-Granddaughter 
Ada Rose Davis, Great-Granddaughter 
Holden Daniel Frain, Great-Grandson 
Haylee Marie McNace, Great-Granddaughter 
Marjorie Braun, Winamac, Sister 
Wilma Swindell, Sparta, TN, Sister 
Rose Clark, Winamac, Sister-in-law 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Jay Daniel Frain, Grandson
Archie Clark, Brother 
Violetta Deeds, Sister 

Mrs. Frain was raised on a small farm with her siblings and attended a one room school. She and her husband owned and operated Frain Mortuary in Winamac and raised four children. She had the distinguished honor of being the First Lady of the Indiana Funeral Directors Association in 1977. 

After retirement, the couple spent many winters in Naples, FL where she enjoyed shopping at Tin City and searching for shells on the beach while summers were spent at Lake Freeman in Monticello where she enjoyed going to Indiana Beach and fishing, always with her grandchildren by her side. She was an avid reader and enjoyed watching television and movies as well as going to the beauty shop. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Winamac where she had formerly taught Sunday school. She was a former member of the Mother's Club and Order of Eastern Star, both of Winamac.  She was a devoted wife and mother who loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be dearly missed.

Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 20, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 21, at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Riley Children's Foundation. http://www.rileykids.org/

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

Edward A. Bonnell

June 25, 1958 to November 13, 2016

INDIANAPOLIS - Edward “Ed” Allen Bonnell, 58, of Winamac, passed away Sunday, Nov. 13. 

He was born June 25, 1958, the son of the late Paul and Mary Lou Bonnell.

He is survived by one daughter, Amber (Shawn) Welker; four brothers, David Bonnell of Winamac, Carl (Laura) Ent of Ann Harbor, MI, Ace Bonnell and Tracy (Teena) Bonnell, all of Kewana; two sisters, Brenda Hadley of Winamac, and Toni (Bob) Fahler of Warsaw; and four grandchildren, Colton Welker, Haley Gleitz, Nathanial Welker, and Isabelle Welker.

Mr. Bonnell was a U.S. Marine veteran and a member of the VFW.  He enjoyed going to the casino and golfing. He was a cigar connoisseur and a collector of guns. He also enjoyed listening to music and cooking. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

A celebration of life service will be held from 3 to 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 19, at Winamac V.F.W. Post No. 1728,Winamac.

JoAnne Scharf

September 3, 1933 to November 13, 2016

MONTICELLO - JoAnne Scharf, 83, of Monticello, passed away at 1:29 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 13, at I. U. Health Arnett, Lafayette.

She was born Sept. 3, 1933 in White County to the late JD and Melba I. (Miller) Hughes. She married Wilbur L. Hall and they later divorced. On June 2, 1964 she married Ed Scharf in Crown Point. He preceded her in death on May 12, 2004.

She is survived by her children, Darrell (Mary) Hall of Monticello, Ken (Karen) Hall of Wolcott, Alexandra Hall (Kevin Kelly) of Dayton, OH, Ron (Alice) Hall of West Lafayette; two step-daughters, Patricia (John) Bawcum of Winamac and Donna (Greg) Rothfeldt of Apollo Beach, Fla.; 33 grandchildren; and many great grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by a step-daughter, Gloria Scharf-Beedie, and infant sister, Delphine Hughes.

Mrs. Scharf graduated from Roosevelt High School and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Bible Baptist Fellowship Church, Reynolds. She enjoyed monthly meetings with her former United Telephone Company co-workers and was involved in Moose Lodge, Twin Lakes Senior Citizen Friendship Club and the Live Wires. She was extremely proud of her children 

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Sitka Baptist Church, Monticello; and also one hour prior to the funeral service which will begin at 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 17, at the church with her son, Elder Ken Hall of the Bible Baptist Fellowship Church of Reynolds officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to the Bible Baptist Fellowship Church, Reynolds. Envelopes will be available at the church.

Messages condolence may be extended at www.springerfuneralhome.com. Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home of Monticello is entrusted with care.

Margaret A. Hough

April 18, 1931 to October 27, 2016

KOUTS - Margaret Ann Hough, 85, of Kouts passed away Thursday, Oct. 27, in Tacoma, Wash.

She was born April 18, 1931 in Winamac to the late John and Pearl (Randolph) Fitzpatrick. On Sept. 15, 1950 she married Robert Hough who preceded her in death in 1997.

Survivors include their daughters: Roberta (Harlan) Larson of Tacoma, Wash., Linda (Terry) Werner of Wanatah and grandchildren: Roger, Matthew and Rachael.

She was also preceded in death by three brothers: William, James and Peter Fitzpatrick.

Mrs. Hough graduated from Francesville High School. She had been a member of First Presbyterian Church of Valparaiso, Kouts American Legion Auxiliary and the Eastern Star of Hebron.

A private burial service will be held Saturday at Graceland Cemetery, Kouts.

Shirley A. James Galbreath

July 26, 1933 to November 3, 2016

NAPERVILLE, Ill. - Shirley Ann James Galbreath, 83, a resident of Naperville, Ill. since 1987, formerly of Lansing, Ill, passed away Thursday, Nov. 3, at her home.

She was born July 26, 1933 in Winamac, daughter of the late Forest and Nellie James.

She was the wife of 56 years to Thomas W. "Tom" Galbreath, whom she married June 6, 1954 and who preceded her in death on May 26, 2010; mother of Cindy (Bill) Kacak of Naperville, T.J. (Cindy) Galbreath of Oswego, Ill,; grandmother of Matt (fiancée, Rita Haggarty) Welsch and Alex (Maggie) Welsch; sister of Joan (the late Randy) Graves, aunt, great-aunt and friend of many.

Mrs. Galbreath grew up on a cattle farm in Winamac, the youngest of 12 children, and lived in Lansing, Ill. for many years before coming to Naperville. She enjoyed gardening and will be remembered as a loving and caring wife, mother and homemaker.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 6, at Friedrich- Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville. A private interment will be held at SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Naperville.

Jayne J. Overmyer

April 3, 1933 to November 13, 2016

WINAMAC - Jayne J. Overmyer, 83, of Winamac, passed away at 10:50 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 13, at the LifeCare Center Rochester.

She was born April 3, 1933 in Oil City, PA, to the late Charles and Marian Keating Jetter. 

Visitation will be from 10 to 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 22, at Frain Mortuary Winamac. A memorial service will follow at 1:30 p.m., at the funeral home, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating.

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