Obituaries

Sharon K. Moon

July 11, 1952 to April 15, 2024

Sharon Moon

ROYAL CENTER - Sharon K. Moon, 71, of Star City passed away peacefully at 6:10 a.m., Monday, April 15, at home.

Born July 11, 1952 in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Mary (Leahy) Holder. She was a 1970 Pioneer High School graduate. On Aug. 14, 1971, she married Aaron B. Moon. He survives.

Survivors also include sons, Kirk Moon and Chad Moon, both of Star City; brother Melvin (Bonnie) Holder of Ohio; grandchildren Krista, Seth, Jade and Eryn; and great-grandchildren Carson and Dustin.

Mrs. Moon retired from the Braun Corporation in Winamac.  She enjoyed sewing, quilt making and reading.

Per Mrs. Moon’s wishes there will be no visitation or service.

Her online guestbook is available, and condolences may be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

Jeffrey William Green

October 16, 1982 to April 13, 2024

ROYAL CENTER - Jeffrey William Green, 42, of Star City passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 13, at home.

Jeffrey Green

Born Oct. 16, 1982 in Logansport, he was the son of Jeffrey Lin Green and the late Judy Magers Gudas. He was a 2002 Winamac Community High School graduate.

Survivors include his father Jeffrey L. (Molly Eisele) Green of Star City; sister Heather Wallace of Huntington; half-sister Patricia Green of Logansport; half-brother Jacob Green of Kewanna; grandmothers Shirley Koon of Peru and Sandra Green of Lafayette; and step-father Eric Gudas of Kewanna; and step-father and step-mother Ron and Carol Gady of Star City. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his mother Judy Gudas, and grandfathers Bill Magers and Harold Green.

Mr. Green was formerly employed as a welder at BraunAbility. He loved to hunt, fish, watch TV and spend time with family and friends.  He had a good heart and would help anybody in need.  

A gathering of family and friends will be from 3 to 6 p.m., Thursday, April 18, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Harrison Chapel, Royal Center.

Mr. Green’s online guestbook is available and condolences may be shared at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

Sharon S. Button

June 14, 1966 to April 11, 2024

WINAMAC - Sharon S. Button, 57, of Winamac, passed away Thursday, April 11, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.

She was born June 14, 1966 in Knox, to Lloyd “Jackie” and Irene [Marshall] Howard. She attended Knox High School. On Sept. 18, 1989, she married Jerry Ray Button in Winamac. He survives.

Sharon Button

She is also survived by:
Lisa Lynn (Brent) Clemons, Winamac, Daughter
Keisha Rae (Derrick Hale) Button, Culver, Daughter
Grandchildren: Raleigh Howard, Madison Hartwell, Jeri Wilson, Abigail Wilson, Joey Frinkle, Jordan Button, Isaiah Wright, Rebecca Wright, Levi Button, Kinley Button, Quinton Schick, and William Leo Rains Jr.
2 Great-Grandchildren (on the way)
Irene Howard Swanson, Knox, Mother
Lloyd (Phyllis) Howard, Culver, Father
Teresa (Bobby) Spencer, Knox, Sister
Debbie (Alan) Crissinger, Winamac, Sister
Karen Howard, Knox, Sister
Connie Witt, Winamac, Sister
George Howard, Knox, Brother
Ashley Howard, Culver, Sister-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews (and their families)
Katie Matthews, Special Member of the Family

Preceded in death by:
Robert Lee Howard-Button, Son
Jeremy Scott Button, Infant Son
Kyle Benjamin Button, Son
Bentley Wayne Button, Infant Grandson
Karl Swanson, Step-Father
Lloyd “Buster” Howard, Brother

Mrs. Button was a loving and devoted wife and mother. She absolutely cherished time spent with her grandchildren. She enjoyed adult coloring books, listening to music and attending races at Shadyhill. She also enjoyed camping and fishing. She will be deeply missed by her friends and family.

Visitation will be from 12 noon to 2 p.m., Thursday, April 18, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. (Thursday), at the funeral home. Private burial will be at Mt. Zion-Franklin Twp. Cemetery in Winamac.

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.

Christine M. Hague

February 16, 1977 to April 7, 2024

WINAMAC - Christine M. “Christy” Hague, 47, of Winamac, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 7.

She was born Feb. 16, 1977, in Chicago to Alan and Karen [Younker] Utes. She grew up in Winamac and graduated from Winamac Community High School with the class of 1995. She enjoyed playing softball, swimming and participating in school activities such as Sunshine Society, Beta Club and National Honor Society. She was a member of the inaugural Winamac Girls Softball high school team and spent several summers lifeguarding at the Bass Lake Beach. She attended Indiana University in Bloomington where she was a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority and earned a bachelor’s degree in 1999. The summer between her freshman and sophomore year at IU, she met Jason Hague. On July 22, 2000, they were married at the First Christian Church in Winamac. They lived in Indianapolis for a year before moving to Winamac in 2001.

Christy Hague

She is survived by:
Jason L. Hague, Winamac, Husband
Ella M. Hague, Winamac, Daughter
Alex L. Hague, Winamac, Son
Karen Utes, Winamac, Mother
Julie (Mike) Warner, Anderson, Sister
Laurie Utes, Greenville, SC. Sister
Blake Warner, Anderson, Nephew
Emily Warner, Anderson, Niece
Frank E. Utes, Des Plaines, IL, Paternal Grandfather
Many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins
John (Peg) Hague, Brookston, Father-in-law
Tony (Angie) Hague, Glen Lyn, VA, Brother-in-law
TJ (Kelly) Hague, LaPorte, Brother-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Dr. Frank Alan Utes, Father
Mary Ann [Rasborshek] Hague, Mother-in-law
Esther [Rowoldt] Utes, Paternal Grandmother
William and Dorothy [Hargis] Younker, Maternal Grandparents

Mrs. Hague was the credentialing coordinator and physician liaison at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac. Prior to working at PMH, she was the office manager at the Clinic for Women and Family Health in Winamac. She had also formerly worked as the Pulaski County Emergency Preparedness coordinator. Her first job after moving back to Winamac was as the office manager at Pulaski County ExPRESS. She was a devoted member of the First Christian Church. She currently served as the church secretary and an elder. She had formerly served as a deaconess and youth group leader. She was also an avid supporter of her children’s activities and sports. She was a volunteer for the Winamac Chiefs and served on the board for the Winamac Girls Softball League, Pulaski County EMS and Pulaski Animal Center. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and aunt. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m., Friday, April 12, at the First Christian Church, Winamac, with Pastor Jeff Seger officiating. A celebration of life event will follow from 3 to 6 p.m. (Friday), at Celebration Station (opera house) in Winamac.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family, c/o Jason Hague, to support Ella’s and Alex’s higher education.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Norman Bathke

July 14, 1936 to April 4, 2024

MEDARYVILLE - Norman Bathke, 87, lifelong farmer from Medaryville, passed away Thursday, April 4, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Rensselaer.

He was born July 14, 1936 at the farmstead home in White Post Township to the late Otto and Hilda [Liersch] Bathke. He graduated from Medaryville High School in 1954 and attended Purdue University. On Aug. 20, 1960, he married Judith Mendenhall at Pulaski Presbyterian Church. She passed away June 28, 2015.

Norman Bathke

He is survived by:
Doug (Sandy) Bathke, Son
Diana (David) Ricks, Daughter
Chuck (Sally) Bathke, Son
Grandchildren: Trevor (Ashley Cox) Bathke, Trent (Betsy) Bathke, Spencer Ricks, Bryan (Jade VanMeter) Bathke, and Michael (fiancé: Allison Hunt) Bathke.
Great-Grandchildren: Emerson Cox, Hudson Bathke, Austin Bathke, Jackson Bathke, and Leighton Bathke.
Arden (Phyllis) Bathke, Brother
Karen Mendenhall, Sister-in-law
Melissa Alexander, Niece

Preceded in death by:
Alex Douglas Bathke, Infant Grandson
Ron Mendenhall, Brother-in-law

Mr. Bathke was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Medaryville where he served several decades as treasurer. He worked hard all of his life and was proud to be part of a successful generational farming legacy. He enjoyed his annual trips to Minnesota/Wisconsin where he made lifelong friends who became family. He was faithful to help his family, friends and neighbors. He loved attending his grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s events. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 9, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 10, at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Medaryville with Pastor Don Embree officiating. Burial will be at St. John’s Cemetery in Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be made to St. John’s Memorial Fund.

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

Michael Link

March 28, 1948 to April 1, 2024

WINAMAC - Michael “Mike” Link, 76, of Monticello (formerly of Winamac), passed away Monday, April 1, at IU Health Hospital in Lafayette.

Born March 28, 1948, he was the eldest child of the late Donald Paul and Mary Ellen [Parker] Link. He was raised on the family farm west of Star City where he learned all about hard work at a young age. He attended the Pulaski and Star City schools. While in high school, he was a member of FFA and played basketball. On July 28, 1967, he married Sue “Susie” Smith of Monterey at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski. She passed away in a tragic car accident on April 19, 1998.

Mike Link

He is survived by:
Stacey Ingram, Greenwood, Daughter
Aaron (Christi) Link, Winamac, Son
Daniel (Nicole) Ingram, Plymouth, Grandson
Allen (Hali) Ingram, Tipton, Grandson
Michael (Yvette Bernardo) Ingram, Ingalls (IN), Grandson
Addisyn and Eryn Ingram, Twin Great-Granddaughters
Kayson Ingram, Great-grandson
Cindy (Bill) Scott, Pulaski, Sister
Pat Ringen, Danville (IN), Sister
Ron (Karen) Link, Star City, Brother
Don (Tammy) Link, Winamac, Brother
Richard (Pauline) Smith, Winamac, Brother-in-law
Mike (Peggy) Smith, Ohio, Brother-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Marie Ann Link, Infant Sister
Walter and Eva [Bridegroom] Smith, In-laws
Cindy Smith, Infant Sister-in-law
Everett Smith, Brother-in-law
Kenny Smith, Brother-in-law
Ryan Smith, Nephew
Andrew Smith, Nephew

Mr. Link drove semi-trucks for Tim Powers for many years, and most recently drove for Adam Loehmer until his retirement.

Private services will be held at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Private burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Riley Children’s Foundation or Turners Syndrome Foundation.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.