Obituaries

July 18, 1936 to March 31, 2016

WINAMAC - Junior Howard Lawson, 79, of Monticello, passed away at 11:32 a.m., Thursday, March 31, at his residence.

He was born July 18, 1936, in Monticello, to Lee and Ethel Wilmoth Lawson. He married Karen L. Riffil on Sept. 27, 1984, in Winamac. She passed away Dec. 15, 2012. 

Survivors include:

Edward (Leann) Lawson, South Bend, Son
Steve (Bonnie) Lawson, Logansport, Son
Sandy O'Neill, Monticello, Daughter
Debra (Matthew) March Steiner, Lafayette, Step-daughter
Several grandchildren and great grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Lewis Lawson, Brother  

Mr. Lawson was a retired welder for NIPSCO where he worked for 31 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Church of the Heartland in Logansport. He enjoyed spending time with his family, going to church and eating reakfast with his friends.

Private funeral services will be held at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with Pastor Jim Howard and Pastor Herb Hiatt officiating. Private burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to charity of the donor's choice.