Obituaries

December 3, 1959 to November 19, 2024

WINAMAC - Jan McIlvain, 64, of Winamac, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 19, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.

She was born Dec. 3, 1959 in Hobart, to the late Jim and Janet [Strong] Hansell. She married Rich McIlvain Sr. on Nov. 19, 1999 in Crown Point. He passed away Nov. 24,  2023.

She is survived by:
Zack Norris, Winamac, Son
Andy Norris, Aurora, IL, Son
Sam Norris, Melbourne, Australia, Son
Rich (Kay) McIlvain Jr., Medaryville, Step-Son
Ron (Lori) McIlvain, Medaryville, Step-Son
Travis McIlvain, Winamac, 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.
9 Great-Grandchildren: Emma, Mayleigh, Pae, Riley, Emberlynn, Leeland, Callahan, Montana and Rhett.
Jill Kloppenburg, Sister
Heidi Kloppenburg, Niece
Rob Kloppenburg, Nephew

Preceded in death by:
Autumn McIlvain, Step-Daughter

Mrs. McIlvain liked spending time outdoors, especially floating the river and camping with her husband. They spent a lot of time antiquing together as well. She enjoyed reading books and listening to music. She also enjoyed doing Indian crafts and attending the Feast of the Hunters Moon and Trail of Courage events. Most of all, she was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

The family will host a celebration of life event from 3 to 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 24, at the Winamac Eagle’s #2580. There will be a dinner buffet open to guests in attendance.

Memorial donations may be made to the Pulaski Animal Center or Pulaski County Public Library.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.