Obituaries

August 30, 1942 to February 8, 2020

WINAMAC - Judith E. “Judy” Stinemetz, 77, of Winamac, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Feb. 8, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac.

She was born Aug. 30, 1942 in Winamac to the late Harold and Iris Fern Kersey Shannon. She graduated from Winamac High School in 1960. On June 23, 1984 she married George Joseph Stinemetz. He survives.

She is also survived by:
Burke (Sonya) Tarble Lt Col, Retired, Son
Brenda (Robert Coble) McIntosh, Daughter
Gerry Jo (Kenny) Whitehead, Daughter
Missy Rehm, Daughter
Susan (Paul) Stearns, Daughter
Mike Stinemetz, Son
14 Grandchildren
16 Great-Grandchildren
Joan Ryder, Sister
Jack (Brenda) Shannon, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: Harold
Daniel Reedy, Grandson
Alivia Stahl Great-Grand Daughter
Julia Shannon Sister
Betty McCord, Sister
Janet Willis, Sister
Jerry Shannon, Brother

Mrs. Stinemetz was retired from Pulaski Memorial Hospital after 37 years. She had worked as the dietary manager and environmental services manager. She was currently employed at Refined in Winamac. She had a lifelong history as a volunteer. She managed the food pantry at Pulaski County Human Services, and served on the Hospital Auxiliary and the VFW Auxiliary. She had served as bartender and bar manager at the Winamac Moose for many years. She was a member of the Eagles in Winamac. She was active in the Winamac High School Alumni organization. She was active in Republican Party politics in Pulaski County and had served as an election officer for many years. She often volunteered for fund raisers in the community. She received the HJ Halleck Community Service Award in 2015. She enjoyed raising flowers, playing cards and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a wonderful caregiver to her husband George.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 11, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the funeral home with Rev. Michelle White officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Zion-Franklin Township Cemetery in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in memory of Daniel Reedy.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com