Obituaries

August 28, 1948 to June 12, 2023

WINAMAC - Faye Lynn Redweik Leonard, 74, of Winamac, passed away at home Friday, June 23, surrounded by her family.

She was born Aug. 28, 1948 in North Judson, to the late Robert R. and AnnaBelle [Lash] Royce. She graduated from North Judson High School in 1966. On Nov. 4, 1967, she married Edwin Emil Redweik. The couple had two sons before he passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 1973. She was introduced to Edward David Leonard by her late husband’s sister-in-law, Millie. Faye and David were married Dec. 6, 1975. He became a second dad to the boys and the family grew when they welcomed two daughters. He survives.

Faye Redweik Leonard

She is also survived by:
Karl R. (Laura) Redweik, Winamac, Son
Kevin E. Redweik, Winamac, Son
Kellie A. Leonard Haselby, Winamac, Daughter
Karrie L. (Andy) McCay, Argos, Daughter
Grandchildren: Ashley (Chad) Conley, Michaela (Nate) Tersigni, Erika (Jake) Bryant,
Coty (Kayla) VanEs, Sarah (Zach) Shidler, Taylor Perry, Caleb McCay, Hannah McCay, Kaelynn Redweik, and Klara McCay.
9 Great-Grandchildren (and 1 on the way)
Anna Mae Mullins, Wanatah, Sister
Madalen Leonard, Winamac, Sister-in-law
Tom (Nancy) Leonard, Silver Springs, MD, Brother-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews and their families

Preceded in death by:
James McCay, Infant Grandson
Olivia Redweik, Infant Granddaughter
Avery Tersigni, Infant Great-Grandson
Karen Tripenfeldas, Sister
Robert W. Royce, Brother
Many other beloved family members

Mrs. Redweik Leonard worked at Gilsinger’s in Winamac for many years. To all the “kernels” in Winamac - there was only one “COB.” She retired in 2010. She was a longtime member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Winamac where she formerly taught Sunday school. She was a 4-H Leader for Franklin Township for 20 years. The couple enjoyed traveling, especially to Hawaii. Somehow, their adventures always landed them at a casino! Not a week went by without Faye getting her lottery tickets and scratch offs. She was the lucky one in the family. She also enjoyed crocheting and patching clothes for the family. She was an avid Judge Judy watcher as well. She was hardworking, strong-willed, and stubborn. You always knew where you stood. She loved her family fiercely, even though she always said her kids gave her gray hair. She especially loved her grandchildren (who could do no wrong). She will be sadly missed and always remembered.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 28, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 29, at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Zion – Franklin Twp. Cemetery in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church.

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