Obituaries

Preston L. Taylor III

1959 to December 1, 2022

WINAMAC - Preston L. Taylor III, 63, of Medaryville, passed away Thursday, Dec. 1, in Crown Point.

Arrangements are pending at Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Mark A. Peterson

1954 to December 2, 2022

WINAMAC - Mark A. Peterson, 66, of Lucerne (formerly of Monterey), passed away Tuesday, Nov. 29, at Community Howard Regional Health Hospital in Kokomo.

He was born Feb. 1, 1956 in Winamac, to the late Amos J. and Sarah K. [Reinholt] Peterson. He graduated from Culver High School.

Mark Peterson

He is survived by:
Jennifer L. [Ashbaugh] Peterson, Lucerne, Wife
Matt Peterson, Monterey, Son
Jenny (Michael) McGraw, Zionsville, Sister
Judy (Doug) Hartz, Plymouth, Sister
Ginger (James) Boys, Valparaiso, Sister
Jarrel Hartle, Brother-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
George A. Peterson, Son
Jane E. Hartle, Sister

Mr. Peterson was a retired butcher, having worked at Martins in Logansport, for many years. He was a former member of Winamac Lodge #262 F&AM as well as Shriners.  He was a member of the Lucerne Lion’s Club. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially boating, fishing, hunting, and playing Frisbee golf. He had a keen eye for Indiana artifacts. He also enjoyed cooking and gardening.  He loved his many pets – too many to name! Most of all, he loved his family and will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 5, .at the funeral home. Burial will be at Riverbank Cemetery in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Lucerne Volunteer Fire Department or Monterey Volunteer Fire Department.

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

Theresa M. Marchesi

1960 to November 28, 2022

WINAMAC - Theresa M. Marchesi, 62, of Star City, passed away Monday, Nov. 28, in Winamac.

Arrangements are pending at Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Charisse A. Dodds

August 1, 1966 to November 28, 2022

Charisse Dodds

WINAMAC - Charisse A. Dodds, 56, passed away Monday, Nov. 28 after a short illness. 

She was born Aug. 1, 1966 to the late Paul Thomas and Wilma Jean Dodds.

She is survived by her stepmother, Susan Dodds; her sister Suzanne Dodds; her brothers, Christopher and Jason Dodds; her aunt, Gay Bergman; her nieces, Michaela (Brant) Williams, Rebecca (Vince) Lange, and Leah Maldonado; her grandnephews, Cael Williams and Ellis Williams; as well as many cousins.

Burial will be next to her parents in the Spring of 2023 at Buck Cemetery in Thornhope,. 

Local arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Tommy J. Bonnell

WINAMAC - Tommy Joe “Tom” Bonnell, 71, of Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, Nov. 27.

He was born Sept. 18, 1951 in Winamac, to the late Sherald L. “Shay” and Verla Glenn (Haselby) Bonnell. He was a 1969 graduate of Winamac Community High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in business from Ball State University. He married Sarah Lynn Hutchens, who preceded him in death.

Tom Bonnell

He is survived by sons, Shay (Angie) Bonnell, Domenick (Tiffany) Calabrese, Trent Bonnell and Travis (Jessica) Bonnell; his sister, Charlene (Jim) Planck; nephews Kevin and Corey Planck; nephews Jeff, Kent, and Brad Bonnell; nieces Cristy (Planck) Hankla, and Michelle J. (Bonnell) Grostefon. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Avery, Brady, Bowen and Briggs Calabrese; Audrey, Grant and Aspyn Bonnell; Carter and Connor Bonnell, and Ethan Lamar; a host of dear friends, grateful students, and a score of former employees of The Braun Corporation and Legend Valley Products/O’Brien Manufacturing.

Mr. Bonnell was dedicated to serving his family and his wife of 47 years. Known for his quick, dry wit and sense of humor, he was a dedicated and loyal soul who was happiest making memories with his family and friends. He absolutely loved enriching the lives of his grandchildren through his family’s genealogical records, as well as regaling them with stories of yesteryear in Pulaski County. He never passed on an opportunity to visit and share with his children and grandchildren, and appreciated his own quiet moments with family, oftentimes celebrating life with good barbeque and a small glass of Miller High Life. He was a longtime member of the Northern Indiana Power from the Past, Inc., and an avid collector of all things related to antique tractors and farm machinery, including toy antique tractors, and numerous full-size working models that he would often painstakingly restore to their original condition. When there was time to get away, he would make his way with his family to Lake Maxinkuckee or Bass Lake where many memories were made.

Mr. Bonnell will be honored and remembered as a parent, husband, colleague and friend. Services will be held at 4 p.m.,  Saturday, Feb. 18, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac with visitation two hours prior to services at the funeral home.  

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorial donations be sent to the Community Foundation of Pulaski County, and designate the donation to the Sherald & Verla Bonnell Family Educational Fund. Donations may be made online, and dedicated to Tommy J. Bonnell.

Online condolences available at: www.frainmortuary.com

Donald V. Reinhold

March 4, 1931 to November 25, 2022

WINAMAC - Donald Vernon Reinhold, 91, of Winamac, died peacefully at 4:52 p.m., Friday, Nov. 25, surrounded by his three boys and other family members at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac.

He was born March 4, 1931, in Monterey, to the late Clarence and Grace [Hassenplug] Reinhold. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in June 1954. He married Ruby Doris Sprayberry on Aug.  21, 1954 in Oxford, AL. She preceded him in death.

Donald Reinhold

He is survived by:
Anthony (Sue) Reinhold, Valparaiso, Son
MM2 Randy (Rhonda) Reinhold, U.S. Navy Ret., Virginia Beach, VA, Son
Dr. Greg (Tina) Reinhold, Falls Church, VA, Son
Kirsten Penrose, Granddaughter
Christina Brown, Granddaughter
Randy W. Reinhold, Grandson
Derek (Danielle) Reinhold, Grandson
Corey Reinhold, Grandson
Elizabeth Reinhold, Granddaughter
10 Great-Grandchildren
Mary Hammond, Rensselaer, Sister
Florence John, Harlingen, TX, Sister
Betty Reinhold, Francesville, Sister-in-law
Sharon Reinhold, Sebring, FL, Sister-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Wilma Reinhold, Sister
Elden Reinhold, Brother
Clair Reinhold, Brother
Dr. Marion Reinhold, Brother
Howard Hammond, Brother-in-law

Mr. Reinhold and his wife returned to Indiana from Alabama and were lifelong residents of Pulaski County. He spent the majority of his professional work life in the farm machinery industry working with local farmers and their families across the state of Indiana (and beyond). He started with Allis Chalmers and Herb Hoch at Hoch Farm Supplies; from there he went green and worked with Gilsinger’s Farm Equipment, a John Deere dealership. He was a highly accomplished and nationally recognized salesman. He was a member of the American Legion and was formerly a 4-H adult leader for many years. He was a talented ballroom dancer with numerous awards, and he enjoyed bowling in several area leagues. Most of all, he enjoyed traveling to see his family.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 29, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. (Tuesday), at the funeral home with Chaplain Larry Phillips officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Pulaski County 4-H Fair, Pulaski Health Care Center Activities Fund, or Alzheimer’s Association.

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