Obituaries

June 8, 1941 to February 28

ROYAL CENTER - Rosemary G. Rearick Cottrell, 71, of Winamac passed away at 5:35 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 28, at her residence, surrounded by her family.

Born on June 8, 1941 in Winamac, she was the daughter of the late Clement and Berniece (Kuhn) Braun. She was widowed by her husbands, Carson Rearick and Jesse Cottrell.

Survivors include her children, Berniece “Bunny” Decker (Donnie) of Winamac, Anthony “Bud” Rearick (Tammy) of Monterey, Lavonda Spoor (Tom) of Monterey, and Tania Bradley (Harold) of Cubrun, Kentucky; brothers, Anthony Braun (Joy) of Rochester, Andy Braun of Winamac and Jerry Braun of Winamac; sisters, Betty Wallace (Walt) of Winamac, Jan Meyer (Paul) of Star City, Dorothy Braun of Indianapolis, Patricia Braun of Illinois , Margaret Shegas (John) of Florida, Ruth Robinson of New York and Clara Keller Braun of Winamac; 13 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by brother, Terry Braun and grandchildren, Amanda Spoor and Andy Decker.

Mrs. Cottrell was a homemaker and she was a member of Church of the Heartland in Winamac. She enjoyed collecting owls and rocks.She also enjoyed going to the ladies church breakfasts, traveling and most of all spending time with her family.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m., Sunday at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday (March 4), at the funeral home with Pastor Jim Howard officiating. Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Project A18 Mission, 705 E. Jefferson St., Plymouth, Indiana 46563.