Obituaries

September 16, 1946 to September 28, 2018

WINAMAC - James Robert "Jim" O'Donnell, 72, of Winamac, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Sept. 28, at his home.

He was born Sept. 16, 1946 in Winamac to the late John W. and Dorothy Hein O'Donnell. He graduated from Winamac High School in 1964, and served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Vietnam War. He married Sharon P. Delaney Garbison on Feb. 15, 1992 in Winamac. She passed away May 26, 2007.

Great-Grandchildren: Makenna O'Donnell, Ivan Hicks, Cohen Leman, and Grant Garland. 
Judy (Vic) Heater, Sister 
Pat (Cheryl) O'Donnell, Brother 
Susie O'Donnell, Sister 
Maureen Inman, Sister 
Ryan O'Donnell, Brother 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Sharon P. Delaney Garbison O'Donnell, Spouse 
Elsie F. Toumine, Former Spouse 
John W. (Carolyn) O'Donnell, Jr., Brother

Mr. O'Donnell was a member of the Winamac VFW Post #1728. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. He retired from Braun Corporation and had formerly worked at Eaton in shipping and receiving. He enjoyed refurbishing collectables. He was proud of his father's antique tractor that he had restored and exhibited at the Power From the Past show. He especially enjoyed mowing and snow-plowing for his neighborhood and family, whether he was asked to or not. He was a well-known patron at area restaurants. He was an avid Winamac Warrior sports fan and supporter of local youth. He loved his family very much and will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 2, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 3, at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to the Winamac Athletic Boosters.

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