Obituaries

February 11, 1940 to November 30, 2020

WINAMAC - Carole Jeane Stinemetz, 80, of Winamac, passed away peacefully Monday, Nov. 30, at her home.

She was born Feb. 11, 1940 in Rochester, to the late Milo and Vernie Morrison Lewis. She graduated from Monterey High School in 1958 and attended nursing school at Manchester College.

Carole Jeane Stinemetz

She is survived by:
Michelle Renee “Missy” Rehm, Winamac, Daughter
William Michael “Mike” Stinemetz, Carlisle, Son
Susan Jeane “Susie” (Paul) Stearns, Argos, Daughter
Gerry Jo “Jo Jo” (Kenny) Whitehead, Winamac, Daughter
10 Grandchildren: Heidi, Mindi, Mallori, Gabe, Jessie, Michael, Andrew, Madison, Alexander, and Christopher.
13 Great-Grandchildren: Marshall, Xander, Thackery, Cadence, Traveler, Persephone, Lunabella, Aubrielle, Gideon, Matthew, Nikki, Mackenzie, and Selena.
Judith “Judy” Shank, Winamac, Sister
Rex (Sue) Crump, Plymouth, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
1 Great-Granddaughter: Alivia
Janet Lee Lewis, Infant Sister
Geraldine Rose “Gerry” Ezra, Sister
Thomas “Tom” Shank, Brother-in-law
1 Nephew: Tommy

Mrs. Stinemetz was an education secretary at North Central Juvenile Correctional Facility in Logansport, and retired in 2004. Waitressing, bartending, and being a legal secretary were some of her favorite jobs. She was also a longtime Avon Representative. She was a member of the Winamac Eagle’s #2580 and was active with the Monterey Alumni Association for many years. She enjoyed bowling and ice skating. Most of all, she loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren; attending every function she could. She always referred to her children as her “gifts from God.” She was spunky and outgoing. She had a wonderful sense of humor and didn’t mind being referred to as “Mean Jeane.” Although Jeane is gone, she has left us amazing memories full of laughter and smiles.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 12, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. A private celebration of life service will be held at the funeral home with Pastor Heath Hiatt officiating. Private burial will be at Riverside Memorial Cemetery in Monterey.

Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski Animal Center.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.