Obituaries

January 21, 1941 to January 8, 2024

WINAMAC - Edwina “Winnie” Martin, 82, of Winamac, passed away Monday, Jan. 8, at her home.

She was born Jan. 21, 1941 in Winamac to the late Joseph and Antonia [Arndt] Gudas. She graduated from Star City High School in 1958 and continued her education at Northwestern University in Chicago. On Sept. 16, 1967, she married Michael Martin in Winamac. He passed away June 22, 2004.

Winnie Martin

She is survived by:
Antoinette “Tina” (Ken) Zuchel, Palatine, IL, Daughter
Michael “Hook” Martin Jr., Coloma, MI, Son
Eric (Iwona) Martin, Plano, IL, Son
Grandchildren: Kaila Zuchel, Colin Zuchel, Robert Winters, Kristin (Josh) Nadolski, Ryan Martin, Brianna “Bree” Thomas, Austin Edgar, and Matthew Martin.
Great-grandchildren: Aiden Grandolfo, Finley Short and Kelsey Nadolski.
Mary (Jim) Perry, Piqua, OH, Sister
Ed (Patty) Gudas, Star City, Brother
Erica Gudas, Muncie, Sister-in-law
Numerous Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Bette Martin-Edgar, Daughter
Kaitlyn Edgar, Granddaughter
JoJo Gudas, Sister
Al Gudas, Brother
Joseph Gudas, Jr., Brother
Millie Redweik, Sister
Frankie and Johnny Gudas, Infant Brothers

Mrs. Martin was retired from a career in graphic arts. She was a history buff and rock enthusiast who also enjoyed traveling, watching game shows, and gardening. In recent years, she served on the board of Pulaski Human Services. She was a kind and encouraging woman who always served others first. She loved her family dearly and will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 13, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 14, at the funeral home with Pastor Jeff Seger officiating. Private entombment will be at Winamac Cemetery (South Lawn Addition) in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski County Human Services.

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