Obituaries

June 18, 1932 to October 17, 2016

FRANCESVILLE - Ruby Ann Cotner, 84, of Winamac, passed away at 8:16 a.m., Monday, Oct. 17, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.

She was born June 18, 1932 in Winamac to the late William E. and Effie R. Geiger Degner. She married Maurice E. Cotner on Oct. 14, 1953. He passed away Dec. 8, 2001. 

She is survived by: 
Ed Cotner, Winamac, Son 
Bob (Lisa) Cotner, Sunman, Son 
Doug Cotner, Winamac, Son 
Shaun (Molly) Cotner, Grandson 
Ryan Cotner, Grandson 
Kyle Cotner, Grandson 
Christina Cotner, Granddaughter 
Heather Cotner (Randy) Zins, Granddaughter 
Chad (Emilee) Cotner, Grandson 
Rebecca & Zachary Zins, Great Grandchildren 
Patty (James) Hoffman, Winamac, Sister 
Don Cotner, Winamac, Brother-in-law 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Roger Douglas Cotner, Grandson 
Tasha Cotner, Granddaughter 
Eula Cotner, Sister 
Vivian Degner, Sister 
Donna DeLorenzo, Sister 
Nila Degner, Sister 
Dale Degner, Brother 
Robert Degner, Brother 

Mrs. Cotner was a lifelong homemaker and farmer. She was skilled at driving the tractor and truck as well as cooking all while keeping track of her kids. She was active in her kids' lives, including serving as a leader of the Busy Beavers 4-H Club and supporting the county fair. She was a former member of the Happy Homemakers Home-Ec Club. She was an avid arrowhead hunter and enjoyed jigsaw puzzles. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 20, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 21, at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be at Tippecanoe Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the Francesville Volunteer Fire Department.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.