Obituaries

April 6, 1947 to August 14, 2023

WINAMAC - Shirley F. Dunkel, 76, of LaGrange, passed away Monday, Aug. 14, at her home, surrounded by family.

She was born April 6, 1947 at the family farm in rural Winamac, the daughter of Berl L. and Fern Fay [Roberts] Stout. She attended Pulaski Grade/High School. On Sept. 3, 1988, she married James A. “Jim” Dunkel in LaGrange. He survives.

Shirley Dunkel

She is also survived by:
Brian K. “Keithy” Jones, Topeka, Son
Leslie M. Williams-Lettsome, Oceanside, CA, Daughter
Bryce A. Jones, Grandson
Brandon A. Jones, Grandson
Bailey E. Jones, Grandson
Kaitlyn C. (Daniel) Arseneau, Granddaughter
Casey N. (Patrick McBarnes) Williams, Granddaughter
Timothy D. Williams, Grandson
3 Great-Grandchildren: Braxton, Mia and Parker
Lovilla June Tetzloff, Howe, Sister
Leroy (Maggie) Stout, Star City, Brother
Carol Pinks, Winamac, Sister
Mark (Sherry) Stout, Star City, Brother
Devon Stout, Star City, Brother
Carol Stout, Sister-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Leslie E. Jones, Former Husband
Michael E. Jones, Son
Arnold Levon Stout, Brother
Darlene Kay (Charles Jr.) Johns, Sister
Ruth Elaine (Bill) Oliver, Sister
Lowell Thomas Stout, Brother
Roberta Jo (Donald Sr.) Johns, Sister
George Burley (Edris) Stout, Brother
Hugh Tetzloff, Brother-in-law
Charles Pinks, Brother-in-law
Bonnie Stout, Sister-in-law
Doug Stout, Nephew

Mrs. Dunkel worked at Ohio Table Pad Co. in LaGrange for many years until retirement. She enjoyed reading, going on walks, and spending time with her family. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 18, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 19, at Bell Center Bible Church (11971 E. SR 16), Burnettsville with Pastor Ed Roller officiating. Burial will be at Koster Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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