Obituaries

Janice L. Kain

July 15, 1947 to March 30, 2018

MEDARYVILLE - Janice L. Kain, 70, of Medaryville, passed away at 6:40 p.m., Friday, March 30, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

She was born July 15, 1947 in Rensselaer, to the late Bert and Eva Mae Begley Williams. She was a graduate of Medaryville High School. On May 28, 1965, she married Thomas Kain in Medaryville. He preceded her in death.

She is survived by: 
Lois (Chuck) Baird, Santa Barbara, CA, Sister 
Cathy Wilhelm, Logansport, Sister 
Jim (Jackie) Kain, Medaryville, Brother-in-law 
Dan Kain, Medaryville, Brother-in-law 
Several Nieces, Nephews and Cousins

Preceded in death by: 
Brenda Buckalew, Sister 
Phyllis Williams, Sister 
Mike Wilhelm, Brother-in-law 
Sue Kain, Sister-in-law 
Uriah Dobson, Nephew 
Ralph and Blanche Kain, Father- and Mother-in-law

Mrs. Kain was the former owner of Mott's Liquor in Medaryville. She loved cats, doing crafts and caring for her indoor plants. She also enjoyed cutting and styling hair for others. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her. The family wishes to thank the staff of Pulaski Health Care Center for their loving care of Janice.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 4, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 5, at the funeral home with Rev. Thomas Dewlen officiating. Burial will be at White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be made to Riley Children's Foundation or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital or Shriners Hospitals for Children. 

Mary L. Hooker

March 11, 1925 to March 26, 2018

FRANCESVILLE - Mary L. Hooker, 93, of Francesville, passed away at 5:45 a.m., Monday, March 26, at her residence.

She was born March 11, 1925 in Monon, to the late Fred and Ruth Roush Robinson. On Oct. 17, 1943 she married Harold W. Hooker. He survives.

Also surviving are: 
Connie S. (Timothy) Sullivan, Ridgeville, Daughter 
Edward W. ( Laura) Hooker, Brookston, Son 
5 Grandchildren 
3 Great Grandchildren 
Arlene Tyner, Sister 
Marjorie Nichter, Sister

Preceded in death by: 
Betty Vangen, Sister 
Helen Byrkett, Sister 
John Robinson, Brother

Mrs. Hooker was a member of the First Christian Church, Francesville. She enjoyed playing cards and cooking. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 31, at the Francesville First Christian Church. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m., at the church. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to Francesville First Christian Church Youth Program, or St. Jude's Children's Hospital. 

Mary M. Frank

November 2, 1942 to January 28, 2018

WINAMAC - Mary M. Frank died Jan. 28, at St. Francis Hospital, Indianapolis.

She was born Nov. 2, 1942 in Winamac, to Elizabeth Frank.

She is survived by her cousins and best friend, Katherine Scott.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elizabeth and Melvin Frank.

Ms. Frank graduated from Winamac High School, attended Hanover College and graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor's degree in physical therapy. She earned a master's degree from Western Kentucky. She worked as a physical therapist in Roanoke, Va. and Bowling Green, Ky., retiring from St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Private burial will be at Winamac Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Doctors Without Borders or any other organization providing direct healthcare.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Hazel L. Myers Henry

July 8, 1919 to March 25, 2018

WINAMAC - Hazel Lucille Henry, 98, passed away Sunday, March 25.

She was born July 8, 1919 in Leipsic, OH to the late Frank and Alice West Myers. She was raised in Grass Creek, where she lived until she married the late Eugene M. Henry on Aug. 6, 1938. They were married 71 years.

Survivors include: 
Myron (Mary) Henry, Son 
Four Grandchildren: Karen, Carrie, Anita and Kevin 
Five Great-Grandchildren: Michael, Vanessa, Matthew, Abby and Marin

She was preceded in death by: 
Nicholas Henry, Great Grandson 
Sisters: Mary Leonard, Josephine Diveley and Eileen Myers 
Brother: Carl Myers

Mrs. Henry and her husband lived in Peru, and then Kokomo, before moving to Port St. Lucie, FL in 1978. She was an active member of the Presbyterian Church where she served as a Deacon (since 1956) and had been active in the women's group. During the couple's Florida years, they enjoyed their fellowship at Indian River Presbyterian Church. Her family will miss her warm smiles and gentle laughter.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 7, at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac with Rev. Ruby Kleymann officiating. Mrs. Henry will be buried next to her husband following services.

Memorial donations may be made to the music department at the Indian River Presbyterian Church.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Jack L. Day

October 1, 1931 to March 20, 2018

WINAMAC - Jack L. Day, 86, of Winamac, died Tuesday, March 20.

He was born Oct. 1, 1931 in South Bend, to the late Perry and Mamie Cornelius Day. He  married Sandra Jean Barnard Day. She died June 14, 2000.

He is survived by: 
Tracy Ann Burch, Winamac, Daughter 
Donna Day, Granger, Daughter 
Jean Fritz, Winamac, Daughter 
Randy Hambric, Tarpon Springs, FL, Son 
Rick Day, South Bend, Son 
Kerry Day, Granger, Son 
Gary Barnard, Mishawaka, Step son 
Sue Stickler, Niles, MI, Step daughter 
Gina McCray, Oceola, Step daughter 
Lori Liddell, Goshen, Step daughter 
Many grandchildren and great grandchildren

Preceded in death by: 
Mike Day, Son 
Kevin Woolverton, Step son 
Mary Ellen Chester, Sister 
Ann Cates, Sister 
Ginny Priebe, Sister 
Ida Locker, Sister 
Norma Frey, Sister 
Bessie Borden, Sister 
John Day, Brother 
Perry Day Jr., Brother

Mr. Day served for 15 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was the former commander of the VFW in South Bend. He was a former employee of Monon Trailer Company in Monon, and Walmart in Rensselaer. He enjoyed writing cook books and cheering for Notre Dame sports. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren Brandon Day and Sierra Burch. 

A graveside service will be at 1 p.m., Friday, March 30, at Bedford Cemetery, Monon. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services. 

The family wishes to express its gratitude to the staff of Hickory Creek for all of their help.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com. 

Shurla A. Rans

September 20, 1917 to March 14, 2018

WINAMAC - Shurla A. Rans, 100, of Winamac, passed away Wednesday, March 14, at home. 

She was born Sept. 20, 1917 in Deland, IL to the late Joseph B. and Margaret Kingsborough Bealor. The family moved to Indiana when she was four. She graduated from Kingsbury High School in 1935. On May 16, 1954, she married the late Raymond J. Rans. He preceded her in death.

She is survived by: 
Mary A. Rans, Winamac, Daughter 
Lois R. (Gary) Denton, Clayton, Daughter 
4 Grandchildren: Heidi (Paul) Felty, Adam Denton, Nicholas (Kalah) Denton and Dustin Brown 
2 Great Grandchildren: Gabriel and Joselyn 
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Gary L. Rans, Son 
3 Sisters: Louise, Esther and Alma 
7 Brothers: Willard, Foster, Harold, Ray, Bob, Wayne and Kenneth

Mrs. Rans was a member of Winamac First Christian Church and the Christian Women's Fellowship. She was also a member of Winamac Eagle's Auxiliary #2580, LaPorte, Rose Rebekah Lodge #408 and Winamac Sophronia Rebekah Lodge #122, Winamac VFW Ladies Auxiliary #1728 and the Monroe Modern Homemakers Home-Ec Club. She was a hard-working woman and proud homemaker. Over the years, she had worked at Kingsbury Ordinance Plant, Smolers Bros., Rice Corp. and TV Cable. She was a talented cook and seamstress. She enjoyed writing letters to family and gathering for lunch with family, something she continued to do until a few months ago. She loved her entire family dearly and will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, March 16, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 17, at the funeral home with Pastor Jeff Seger officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the Winamac First Christian Church.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.