Obituaries
Stanley G. Boehning
March 9, 1935 to November 25, 2023
FRANCESVILLE - Stanley G. Boehning, 88, a lifelong farmer from Francesville, passed away Saturday, Nov. 25, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville.
He was born at the family home place on March 9, 1935 in rural Francesville to the late George H. and Emma P. [Schmid] Boehning. He graduated from Francesville High School in 1953. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves following high school. On Sept. 2, 1956, he married Maxine J. Boze in Monon. She survives.
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Stanley Boehning |
He is also survived by: Darrell L. Boehning, Indianapolis, Son Kimberly A. Davidson, Indianapolis, Daughter Rae J. Boehning French, Francesville, Daughter-in-law Alison (Andrew) Marquis, Granddaughter Shanna (Brandon) Davidson-Schultheis, Granddaughter Danny (Laura) Boehning, Grandson Erin (Jordan) Bruno, Granddaughter Emily (Patrick) Armstrong, Granddaughter 7 Great-Grandchildren Eileen R. Boehning, Sister-in-law Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by: Brian A. Boehning, Son Glen A. Boehning, Brother
Mr. Boehning worked the land his family had before him, and raised livestock. He also drove a semi for several years and enjoyed traveling the country. He was a member of the Francesville Apostolic Christian Church where he had attended since his youth. He was a former president of the Pulaski County Fair Board and a former Pulaski County Commissioner. He had previously served on the Francesville Co-Op Elevator Board.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 28, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville; and one hour prior to services at the church Wednesday. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 29, at the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville with Chad French officiating. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.
Memorial donations may be made to Parkview Haven Retirement Home or the Apostolic Christian Church.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Kelly D. Crandall
March 6, 1963 to November 25, 2023
FRANCESVILLE - Kelly D. Crandall, 60, of Monticello (formerly of Colorado Springs, CO) passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Nov. 25, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born March 6, 1963 in Provo, UT to Kent C. and Patsy A. [Mahoney] Crandall. He graduated in 1981 from West High School in Sioux City, IA. He attended BYU for a year and later graduated from Texas Tech University in 1995. On Dec. 12, 2015, he married Melody A. Coggins at Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. She survives.
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He is also survived by: Amy D. (David) MacKay, Seattle, Daughter Jeffrey D. (Jessica) Crandall, Sandy, UT, Son Claire J. (Joshua) Pugmire, Provo, UT, Daughter Elyse A. (Brandon) Williams, Winamac, Step-Daughter Ian C. (Megan) Coggins, Denver, Step-Son Kelsey R. (Kurtis) Erb, Francesville, Step-Daughter Grandchildren: Naomi V. Crandall, Lily A. Williams, Israel O. Williams, Jude B. Williams, Uriah D. Williams, Evelynn R. Coggins, Elliott R. Coggins, Jaden A. Erb, Braden G. Erb, Kylie R. Erb, and Kinsley G. Erb. Foreign Exchange Sons: Munif Kader Chowdhury, Matviy Kotolyk, Liam Bothmer, and Maksym Nikulin. Kent Crandall, Sioux City, IA, Father Ann (Terry) Homer, Richmond, Sister Steve Crandall, Omaha, Brother Sharon (Dave) Hill, St. Charles, IA, Sister Marcia Crandall, Des Moines, Sister Reed (Kim Benton) Crandall, Sioux City, IA, Brother Brian Crandall, Sioux City, IA, Brother Many Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by: Patsy Crandall, Mother Alice Crandall, Step-Mother Colleen Crandall, Sister
Mr. Grandall was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He served a two-year mission for the church in Quebec, Canada. He worked as a solutions engineer for Verizon Business for many years. He was an avid woodworker, reader, and writer. He loved the outdoors, especially the mountains of Utah. He enjoyed coaching Jeff’s sports teams as well as sharing music with Claire. His dogs Aspen and Mia were his constant companions. He was always helping others and lived to make life better for those he loved.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 30, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 1, at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to the family.
Online condolences may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Richard E. McIlvain
May 16, 1948 to November 24, 2023
WINAMAC - Richard Earl “Rich” McIlvain Sr., 75, of Winamac (formerly of Medaryville), passed away Friday, Nov. 24, at his residence.
He was born May 16, 1948 in Logansport, to the late Roy L. “Paw” and Dorothy R. “Nan” [Schultz] McIlvain Sr. He graduated from Medaryville High School in 1966. On Nov. 19, 1999, he married Jan Renee Hansell in Crown Point. She survives.
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He is also survived by: Richard E. “Rich” (Kay) McIlvain Jr., Medaryville, Son Ronald E. “Ron” (Lori) McIlvain, Medaryville, Son Travis J. McIlvain, Winamac, Son Zach Norris, Step-Son Andy Norris, Step-Son Sam Norris, Step-Son Grandchildren: Justin (Tiffany) Shepperd, Tyler Shepperd, Tim Shepperd, Quinton (Alyssa) McIlvain, Wyatt (Brittany) McIlvain, Griffin (Trina) McIlvain, Shelby (Will Planck) McIlvain, Sidney McIlvain, Trace McIlvain, and Ryker McIlvain. 8 Great-Grandchildren: Emma, Mayleigh, Pae, Riley, Emberlynn, Leeland, Callahan, and Montana. Roy L. (Barbara) McIlvain Jr., Medaryville, Brother Ronald A. (Shari) McIlvain, Medaryville, Brother Many Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by: Autumn D. McIlvain, Daughter
Mr. McIlvain retired from Bethlehem Steel where he had worked for over 30 years. He served on the MedaryvilleWhite Post Volunteer Fire Department for over two decades. He was a longtime member of the Winamac FOE #2580. He was an outdoorsman and avid fisherman. He was known to keep wild and undomesticated animals around. He enjoyed floating the river, camping, racing of all kinds, motor cycle rides, and playing pool. He especially enjoyed tinkering on antique cars and old hit-and-miss motors. He could fix or build anything. He was an awesome husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation will from 5 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 30, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. An Eagle’s service will be at 7 p.m. The funeral service will be at 3 p.m., Friday, Dec. 1, at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Dewlen officiating.
Memorial donations may be made the family c/o Jan McIlvain.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Shirley J. Hettinger
December 4, 1935 to November 23, 2023
WINAMAC - Shirley J. Hettinger, 87, of Winamac, passed away Thursday, Nov. 23, at Hickory Creek in Winamac.
She was born Dec. 4, 1935 in McClure, OH, the youngest of three daughters born to the late Rev. Arthur and Lera [Kinder] Wenner. The family made their home in several Ohio communities as they followed Rev. Wenner’s pastoral duties. In the early 1950s, the family settled in Royal Center. Shirley met Paul E. Hettinger of Star City after his return from service in the U.S. Navy. They wed on June 26, 1954 in Winamac. He survives.
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She is also survived by: Lera (Paul) Mayer, Winamac, Daughter Paul A. (Michelle) Hettinger, Winamac, Son Shirley Good, Winamac, Granddaughter David (Jenny) Mayer, Valparaiso, Grandson Paul T. (Mary) Hettinger, St. Louis, MO, Grandson Kyle Hettinger, Winamac, Grandson Miranda “Mandi” Hettinger, Winamac, Granddaughter Great-Grandchildren: Lera (Jax) Jewell, Caleb Good, Aliya Mayer, Noah Mayer, and Mason Hettinger. Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by: Mona Shumaker, Sister Meredith Dewitt, Sister
Mrs. Hettinger was a current member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Winamac. Through the years, she was active in various area churches where she taught Bible School, played the piano, sang in the choir, and led youth group. She enjoyed spreading the Gospel and attending tent revivals. She was a proud homemaker who loved cooking, baking, and sewing as well as being a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was also a very successful Avon representative in the 1970s. She loved animals, especially cats and kittens. She was a devoted volunteer at the Pulaski Health Care Center and Hickory Creek for many years. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Private services will be held at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Private burial will be at Bell Center Cemetery in Bell Center, IN.
Memorial donations may be made to the Pulaski Animal Center or the Pulaski County Public Library.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Marsha A. Flagg
August 7, 1953 to November 22, 2023
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KNOX - Marsha Ann Flagg, 70, of Ora, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 22.
She was born Aug. 7, 1953, in Columbus, Ohio to Edward and Barbara Moore, both deceased. On April 14, 1972, she married Alex Flagg, He survives.
Also surviving are her children, Carey Ann Flagg, and Johnathan William Flagg, both of Ora; brothers and sisters, Robert Moore of Monterey, Edward Moore of Winamac, Timothy Moore of Monterey, Cindy Tijerina of Portage, and Connie Henson of East Bernstadt, KY; grandchildren, Breann Milam, Alexis Grove and Bobbi-Alanna Flagg, and great-grandchildren, Damien Walker, Murfi Linhart, Alic Burkett and Daisy Linhart.
She is preceded in death by her daughter Sabrina Lynn Milam and a brother Christopher Moore.
Mrs. Flagg earned an associate’s degree in accounting, but loved being a homemaker, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Private graveside services will take place at Alexander Heinemann Cemetery in Ora.
Arrangements have been entrusted to M.C. Smith Funeral Home in Knox.
Chloee R. Compton
December 30, 2008 to November 21, 2023
FRANCESVILLE - Chloee Rose Compton, 14, of Medaryville, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Nov. 21.
She was born Dec. 30, 2008 in Hobart. She was a freshman at West Central High School, and active in the school choir and enjoyed cooking class.
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She is survived by: Donna Ellen (Michael) Compton-Grinnell, Mother Jason Lee Compton Sr., Father Jason Lee Compton Jr., Brother Faith Ann Compton, Sister Bradley James “BB” Compton, Brother Deborah L. Bradley, Maternal Grandmother James M. (Ellen) Hickman, Maternal Grandfather Carolyn D. Gentry, Paternal Grandmother Rose M. Bradley, Maternal Great-Grandmother James F. (Kathryn) Hickman, Maternal Great-Grandparents Jennifer M. Hickman, Maternal Aunt Kimberly A. Hickman, Maternal Aunt Lenard L. Gentry, Paternal Great-Uncle Michael G. Gentry, Paternal Great-Uncle Teresa L. (Stephen) March, Paternal Great-Aunt Janet J. Muller, Paternal Great-Aunt Many Cousins
Preceded in death by: Randy Lee Compton, Paternal Grandfather Robert Donald Bradley, Maternal Great-Grandfather James (Faye) Gentry, Paternal Great-Grandparents Clara Gentry, Paternal Great-Aunt Anthony A. Gentry, Paternal Great-Uncle
Chloee was an avid reader and loved to draw and go to the beach. She was a great big sister and a helpful, loving daughter.
Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 2, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 2:30 p.m., (Dec. 2) at the funeral home with Pastors Tom Dewlen and Mark Promnitz officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville.
Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with final expenses.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
William Watts
January 31, 1937 to November 14, 2023
WINAMAC - William “Bill” Watts, 86, of Winamac, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Northwest Health Hospital in LaPorte.
He was born Jan. 31, 1937 in Royal Center, to the late Russell Dale and Genevieve Opal “Jerry” {Reinholt] Watts. He married Rosemary Catherine Hawkey on Aug. 5, 1966. She passed away Jan. 8, 2015.
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He is survived by: Tammy (Jim) Button, Winamac, Daughter John (Melissa) Watts, Winamac, Son Grandchildren: Tommy Prophet, Shaun Prophet, Shawn Burns, Derrick Burns, Stephanie Burns, Richie Brown, Amber (Jacob Green) Watts, Nikki (Andrew Short) Watts and Dylan (Madison Arvin) Brown. 5 Great-Grandchildren Richard “Dick” (Shirley) Watts, Buffalo, Brother Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by: Thomas Prophet, Son Shelby Watts, Granddaughter Judy (Ed) Marcinkowski, Sister
Mr. Watts worked at Von Tobel’s in Winamac until it closed and then went to work at Broken Arrow Campground in Winamac. He was a former member of the Winamac FOE #2580 and Pulaski County REACT. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and going to Shady Hill. He also enjoyed collecting recipes. He was a master story teller – especially the one where he roller-skated (with his brother Dick and their friend Bill Murray) from Logansport to Indianapolis to go to the Indy 500. He loved his family very much, especially his great-grandchildren, Madysen and Hunter. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 19, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 20, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Riverbank Cemetery in Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to the family.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
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