Obituaries

November 10, 1941 to June 21, 2024

WINAMAC - Judith A. “Judy” Berger, 82, of Winamac, passed away Friday, June 21, at her home.

She was born Nov.10, 1941 in Kokomo, to the late Obie and Thelma [Rice] Ellison. As a child, she participated in ballet and tap dancing. She graduated in 1959 from Winamac High School and attended Olivet Nazarene University. On Sept. 14, 1963, she married Marvin E. Berger at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac. He survives.

Judy Berger

She is also survived by:
Eric (Dawn) Berger, Mitchell, Son
Amy (Billy) Bope, North Judson, Daughter
Rachael Carr, Rochester, Daughter
Grandchildren: Christopher Berger, Kasey Berger, Brad Berger, Caleb (Kenzi) Bope, Hannah (Nathan) Annis, Cody Feuquay, Cortney Putt, Chelsea Saltsman, Bret Cummins and Sarah Cummins.
4 Great-Grandchildren: Abel, Hazel, Ryder and Emryn
Chiquita (Paul) Kuntz, Kokomo, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Larry (Vicki) Ellison, Brother
Russell and Olive Leach, Aunt and Uncle

Mrs. Berger retired from Eastern Pulaski Elementary School where she worked 34 years as a library aide. She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church where she served on the Parish Council and as a VBS Leader. She served many years as treasurer for both the Winamac Boy Scout Troop #229 and the Winamac Band Boosters. She also coached youth softball for several years and kept the scorebook for the Lady Warriors basketball and volleyball teams. She enjoyed reading, painting and cross-stitching, as well as making acrylics and doing puzzles. She especially enjoyed attending a variety of school events for her children and grandchildren. She liked going to local bluegrass jamborees and often sang along to her favorite hymns. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt.

A scriptural wake service will be at 3 p.m., Thursday, June 27, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Visitation will follow from 4 to 8 p.m. The rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 29, at the funeral home and will be followed by the Prayers at the Closing of the Casket. A funeral mass will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, (June 29), at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac with Rev. Anthony Rowland officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Boy Scout Troop #229 or Winamac Band Boosters. Envelopes for memorial donations and Mass Intentions will be available at the funeral home.

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