Obituaries

Dalton A. Wallace

May 11, 1995 to December 29, 2020

ROYAL CENTER - Dalton Allen Wallace, 25, of Winamac passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Dec. 29, at his home.

Born May 11, 1995 in Winamac, he was the son of Scott Allen and Jenny Grostefon Wallace. He was a 2014 Winamac Community High School graduate and was active in football and wrestling. He also attended Ivy Tech Community College.

Survivors include his two sons Weston and Waylon Wallace of Winamac; his parents of Winamac; brother Deven Allen Wallace and fiancé, Tatum Eberhart of North Judson; grandparents Lew Wallace of Winamac, Rick Grostefon of Winamac and Carol Grostefon (Lurch) of Winamac; and aunt Lynnette (Ron) Meyer of Royal Center. He is also survived by several cousins, aunts, uncles and many friends.

He was preceded in death by grandmother Cynthia S. Wallace, and uncle Tommy A. Wallace.

As Mr. Wallace entered adulthood he found a passion for lawncare and landscaping and had just started his own business, D-Z Lawncare.  He took tremendous pride in his work. He was described by those who knew him as a truly delightful, generous and easy going, fun loving person with an incredible smile that would draw one in. He had so much goodness, so much capacity to bring happiness to others around him. He had a bright future and this world will be a lesser place without him.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, Jan. 4, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Royal Center. A private family service will be held. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery.

A fund for Mr. Wallace’s sons has been set up, and In lieu of flowers contributions can be sent to PO Box 487, Royal Center, Indiana 46978.

Condolences may be shared with the Wallace family on the online guestbook at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

James C. Clemons

July 3, 1961 to December 30, 2020

WINAMAC - James C. “Cat Head” Clemons, 59, of Winamac (formerly of Knox and North Judson), passed away Wednesday, Dec. 30.

He was born July 3, 1961, in Hazard, KY to the late Noah and Dorothy Ann Allen Clemons. He married Carmen Craft on Aug. 10, 1991 in North Judson. She survives.

He is also survived by:
Alan Craft, Walkerton, Son
Levi Clemons, Winamac, Son
Theresa Trent, Knox, Sister

Mr. Clemons worked many years as a heavy equipment operator in North Judson. He  was an avid fisherman. When he wasn’t fishing, he was at home spending time with his sons. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

A celebration of life event will be scheduled at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the family.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Gerald L. Weaver

February 24, 1929 to December 31, 2020

WINAMAC - Gerald Lloyd Weaver, 91, of Winamac, passed away at 11:49 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 31, at Hickory Creek Healthcare in Winamac.

He was born Feb. 24, 1929 in Culver, to the late Owen M. and Anna M. Plotner Weaver. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On Sept. 5, 1953, he married Shirley A. Schneider. She passed away June 16, 2004.

He is survived by:
Connie (Mike) Jamieson, Star City, Daughter
Lloyd Weaver, Kewanna, Son
Michael (Danielle) Jamieson, Grandson
Matthew (fiancée Lyndsey) Jamieson, Grandson
Joshua Weaver, Grandson
Jesse Weaver, Grandson
Justin Weaver, Grandson
Mary Pratt, Buffalo, Sister
Catherine (Ed) Pratt, Burnettsville, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews
Several Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Dorothy Baker, Sister
Violetta Pletka, Sister
Raymond Weaver, Brother
Marcella Sheffer, Sister
Arthur Weaver, Brother

Mr. Weaver retired from Winamac Steel in 1993. In his retirement, he continued to work for Pulaski County Recycling and retired in 2019 at the age of 90. He was a lifetime member of the Winamac VFW Post #1728 and a longtime member of the Winamac Eagles #2580. He was also a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac. He enjoyed fishing (especially ice fishing), golfing, hunting, bowling, and working. He also enjoyed watching western movies and TV shows. Most of all, he loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Private visitation will take place at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. A private funeral service will be held at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Private burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Winamac VFW Post #1728.

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

Barbara J. Russ

October 3, 1940 to December 25, 2020

MEDARYVILLE - Barbara J. Russ, 80, of Medaryville, passed away at 1:30 a.m.,Friday, Dec. 25, at her residence in Medaryville.

She was born Oct. 3, 1940 in Gary, to the late Otis and Eva Mae Oliver Mills.

To honor her wishes, no services will be held.

She requested that friends and family purchase teddy bears as gifts for children in her memory.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville,

Delores Kain Schultz

March 28, 1932 to December 23, 2020

WINAMAC - Delores Kain Schultz, 88, of Star City, passed away at 3:15 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 23, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac.

Delores Schultz

She was born March 28, 1932 in Chicago, to the late Anthony William and Elizabeth Helene Krempetz Kain. She graduated from Winamac High School in 1950. On April 1, 1951, she married George Henry Schultz in Star City. He died March 5, 2008.

She is survived by:
Kenton H. (Mary) Schultz, Star City, Son
Terry W. (Barb) Schultz, Winamac, Son
Ricky D. (Cheryl) Schultz, Star City, Son
Angela (Hongsun) Yoon, Granddaughter
Mark Schultz, Grandson
Lindsay (Triston) Smith, Granddaughter
David Schultz, Grandson
Megan (Ed) Szczypinski Schultz, Granddaughter
Ashley (John Diveley) Olson, Granddaughter
Brooke (David) Browning, Granddaughter
Chelsea (Clint) Maxwell, Granddaughter
10 Great-Grandchildren
Kathy (Joe) Bozzuto, Sister
Dick (Ann) Kain, Brother
Mary Jane “Janey” LaRocque, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Donald Kain, Brother
Patricia “Patsy” Holbrook Hemmingsen, Sister
Dave LaRocque, Brother-in-law
Marge Kain, Sister-in-law
Ed Holbrook, Brother-in-law
Myron “Mike” Hemmingsen, Brother-in-law

After retirement, Mrs. Schultz and her husband enjoyed spending time in St. Petersburg, FL. She was a longtime member of Star City United Methodist Church. She was a proud farm wife and devoted mother. She enjoyed cooking and baking. During planting and harvest, she made sure the men never went without something homemade to eat. For many years, she had fun with BINGO and Bunco and in recent years, she enjoyed “going north.” She also liked playing scratch-offs. She loved her family very much, especially spending time with and hearing stories about her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a kind and loving woman and she will be dearly missed.

Private visitation will be held at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. A private graveside service will be held at Star City West Cemetery in Star City, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will follow at the cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville.

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

Robert E. Conn

January 30, 1936 to December 22, 2020

WINAMAC - Robert E. “Bunny” Conn, 84, of Winamac, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 22, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born Jan. 30, 1936 in Winamac to the late Roger and Helen Ash Conn. He graduated from Winamac High School in 1954 and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Indiana State University. He married Marjorie M. Hoffman on Oct. 22, 1960 at the First United Methodist Church in Winamac. She survives.

He is survived by:
Brad (Judi) Conn, Winamac, Son
Jason (Stacey) Dunderman, Grandson
Austin (Heather) Dunderman, Grandson
7 Great-Grandchildren: Katie, Adeline, Lucy, Lizzy, Alek, Natalie, and Jason
Dick (Nancy) Conn, Charlotte, MI, Brother
Karen Reder, Portage, Sister
Lois Moyer, Havre de Grace, MD, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Brian D. Conn, Son

Mr. Conn was a lifelong junior high teacher at Royal Center School (which became Pioneer Regional School Corporation after consolidation in the 1960’s) where he enjoyed teaching science, health, math, and physical education. He also enjoyed coaching track, cross country, basketball, and baseball as well as officiating as a referee for girls and boys junior high basketball. When he was not shaping the minds of his students and athletes, he worked construction on weekends, summers, and school holidays. He was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church, where he served on numerous boards and committees. He served on the meal committee, serving dinners for funerals as well as the weekly Kiwanis meetings. He was well known and respected for teaching Sunday school to the Methodist youth for 62 years and delivering over 700 children’s sermons. On occasion, he would fill the pulpit in area churches as a lay speaker. He gave back to the community he loved so dearly with nine years as a Community Foundation of Pulaski County board member. Bunny and Marjorie enjoyed their travels Orange Beach, AL in their retirement years. He loved gardening and sharing his harvest with family, neighbors, and friends. He was a kind and generous man who will be dearly missed by so many.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the Brian D. Conn Memorial Scholarship at the Community Foundation of Pulaski County.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.