Obituaries

January 1, 1942 to February 17, 2020

ROYAL CENTER - Roy D. Stonebraker, 78, of Winamac passed away at 5 a.m., Monday, Feb. 17, in Winamac, surrounded by family.

Born Jan. 1, 1942 in Hammond, he was the son of the late George and Ona Mae Wheeler Stonebraker. He married Bernease S. Ward on March 7, 1963. She preceded him in death on May 10, 2017.

Survivors include his son, Christopher S. (Heather) Stonebraker of Winamac; brother, George Stonebraker of Florida; grandchildren, Lilly Marie Neuenschwander, Dominick Michael (Leeann) Stonebraker, Garrett Hayden Stonebraker, Brenee Daniel Stonebraker, Haylee Marie Stonebraker and Nathanial Ferguson; and great-granddaughter, Makynlee Stonebraker. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by sisters, Jeanne Stonebraker and Lorraine Walker.

Mr. Stonebraker retired as a truck driver from Central Transport in Indianapolis. He was a proud member of the Teamsters Local Union 135, NRA and the American Quarter Horse Association. He enjoyed fishing, skeet shooting, camping, and hunting in his younger years, and spending time with his family.

A celebration of life service will be at 6 p.m., Friday, Feb. 21, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Harrison Chapel, Royal Center with Pastor Heath Hiatt officiating. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until the time of the service on Friday.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Please sign the online guestbook or leave a condolence for the Stonebraker family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.