Obituaries

January 12, 1934 to August 4, 2022

KEWANNA - John Conn Lincoln, 88, of Coldwater, Mich., formerly of Winamac, passed away Thursday, Aug. 4, at Masonville Place in Coldwater.

Born on Jan. 12, 1934 in Royal Center, he was the son of the late Howard and Margaret (Conn) Lincoln.  He married Eleanor (Chase) Lincoln Nov. 21, 1952. She died March, 2003.

John Lincoln

Survivors include his daughters Cynthia Ann Holbert of Alabama and Sandra Sue Lincoln of Michigan; brothers Leslie Lincoln of Ripley and Gene (Sue) Lincoln of Kankakee, Ill.; sister Sharon  (Mike) Weldonof Monterey; grandchildren Christina Williams, Aaron (Adriane) Parcel, Sarah (Tim) Gehrman, and Douglas  (Jessica) Holbert; and great-grandchildren Britney Holbert, Brandon Holbert, Brianna Holbert, Kaleb Parcel,  Michael (Samantha) Parcel, Kaela (Andrew) Chase, Keagen Crist, Arabellah Crist, Ariannah Crist, Timothy Gehrman, Nora Gehrman, Izzabelle Gehrman; great-great-granddaughter Kymora Parcel and many cherished nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by brothers Robert Lincoln, Howard Lincoln, Lavon (Dick) Lincoln and sisters Betsy Lincoln, Catherine Swartzell and Margaret Berkshire.

Mr. Lincoln was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Korea. Following his service, he owned and operated a sawmill business from 1957-1961. He formerly worked at Eaton in Winamac, retiring in 1995 after 34 years. He was a member of the V.F.W, American Legion and Eagles in Winamac.  He was a leader and advocate for the residents of Masonville Place. He was also an avid fisherman and enjoyed his daily bingo games with friends at Masonville Place.  He had a great sense of humor that will be greatly missed by family and friends.  His “grumpy old men” friend, Bill Maxwell was his comrade and best buddy.

A graveside service with military rites will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 9, at Royal Center Cemetery, Royal Center. A gathering for family and friends will be at the V.F.W. James Talbott Post #1121 in Kewanna immediately following graveside.

Memorial donations may be made to the V.F.W. National Home for Children, 3573 S. Waverly Rd, Eaton Rapids, MI   48827 or charity of donor’s choice.