Obituaries

Sarah J. Reed

June 22, 1931 to December 10, 2017

WINAMAC - Sarah Jane "Sally" Reed, 86, of Winamac, passed away surrounded by her family at 10:38 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 10, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born June 22, 1931 in Thornhope, to the late Ervin H. and Vesta McLellan Holcomb. On Nov. 23, 1951, she married Gordon Wayne Reed in North Judson. He passed away Oct. 8, 1971.

She is survived by: 
Gordon William Reed, Winamac, Son 
Thomas Wayne (Linda) Reed, Indianapolis, Son 
Connie Jean (Brannon) Odle, Winamac, Daughter 
Michael Duane (Christina) Reed, Washington, IL, Son 
Sharon Kay Wesinger, Ocala, FL, Daughter 
Ronald Raymond Reed, Pulaski, Son 
Gary Devon (Teresa) Reed, Winamac, Son 
Regina Lynn (Bret) Dilts, Winamac, Daughter 
21 Grandchildren: Rick, Rob, Matt, Josh, Thomas, Jessica, Clayton, Jillian, Sarah, Skylar, Rebecca, Morgan, Kristi, Ryan, Jenny, Erica, Shayna, Shallon, Brandy, Brianna, and Kyle. 
Several Great Grandchildren and Great-Great Grandchildren 
Orville (Kathryn) Holcomb, Lowell, Brother 
Thomas "Keith" (Ruthann) Holcomb, Griffith, Brother 
Joan (Stan) Utter, Rochester, Sister 
Jerry (Patsy) Holcomb, Anderson, Brother 
Joe (Barb) Holcomb, Plymouth, Brother 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Donald Dean Reed, Infant Son 
Richard Ervin Reed, Son 
Peggy Lee Reeves, Daughter 
Jackie Reed, Daughter-in-law 
Rhonda Reed, Daughter-in-law 
Michelle Reed, Granddaughter 
Oren "Jeff" Holcomb, Brother 
Harold "Jum" Holcomb, Brother 
Walter "Walt" Holcomb, Brother 
Vivian "Biv" Mersch, Sister

As a young woman, Mrs. Reed worked at Matilda's Cafe in Winamac and spent many years taking care of elderly people in their homes. She enjoyed flower gardening, cooking and baking. She also enjoyed playing and listening to music, especially playing the organ. She enjoyed shopping and spending time at the Von Tobel Senior Center. She was an avid Euchre player and IU Basketball and NASCAR fan. The greatest joy in her life was her family (and her two dachshunds, Shadow and Sparky). Whether it was spending time in the living room listening to her kids play music or spending time with her grandchildren, she was most in her element when she was surrounded by her loving family.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 15, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to services Saturday at the funeral home. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 16, at the funeral home with Wayne Balmer officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the Von Tobel Senior Center, Winamac.

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

Kenneth E. Scholz

January 9, 1945 to December 2, 2017

MEDARYVILLE - Kenneth E. Scholz, 72 of Wheatfield, passed away Saturday,  Dec. 2.

He was born Jan. 9, 1945 to the late Richard C. and Edith A. Timm Scholz. He married Shirley J. Foust on April 6, 1968 at the Medaryville Christian Church. She survives.

He is also survived by: 
Douglas (Jennifer) Scholz, Ruffin, NC, Son 
Thomas (Annie) Scholz, Medaryville, Son 
Travis (Rachel) Scholz, Lizton, Son 
Jessica (Charles) Misch, Wheatfield, Daughter 
Max Scholz, Grandson 
Katie Scholz, Granddaughter 
Garrett Scholz,Grandson 
Carly Scholz, Granddaughter 
2 Sisters

Preceded in death by: 
Scott Scholz, Son 
Devon Scholz, Brother 

Mr. Scholz was a farmer and had worked at Plymouth Tube Co in Winamac. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 5, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the funeral home with Rev. Judith Doll officiating. Burial will be at White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

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

Tracey L. Jackson

August 26, 1966 to December 3, 2017

MEDARYVILLE - Tracey L. Jackson, 51, of Medaryville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Dec. 3, surrounded by her family.

She was born Aug. 26, 1966 in Winamac, to Ray and Gail Howard. She attended North Judson - San Pierre High School with the class of 1985. On July 14, 1984, she married Brad A. Jackson, in Wheatfield. He survives.

She is also survived by: 
Brandon A. (Samantha) Jackson, Medaryville, Son 
3 Grandchildren: Braydon, Braylee, and Brantley 
Gail K. Toosley Howard, DeMotte, Mother 
Rhonda (Rick) Helton, DeMotte, Sister 
Christina (Shawn) Suprenant, North Judson, Sister 
James R. Howard, Winamac, Brother 
William B. Howard, Warsaw, Brother 
Many Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins

Preceded in death by: 
Ray Howard, Father

Mrs. Jackson was a co-owner of B&T Trucking, along with her husband, and helped run the business over the past 18 years. She also drove a school bus for NJSP Schools. She loved her family and served them with a big heart. She especially loved her children and grandchildren very much. She truly portrayed a Proverbs 31 woman and was the heart of her family. She will be deeply missed.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 6, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 7, at the funeral home with Bishop Rick Helton officiating. Burial will be at White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

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

Kenneth Henry

July 15, 1976 to November 21, 2017

WHEATFIELD - Kenneth ‘Bo’ Henry, 41, of Rensselaer passed away Tuesday, Nov. 21.

He was born July 14, 1976, in Winamac to Donald Henry and Susan Bailey Henry-Murphy.

He is survived by his mother Susan Murphy; sisters Joliene (Philip) McCoy, Lidia (Carl ‘Mike’) Wireman, Tina Messer, and Emma Timm.

He is preceded in death by his family members Donald Henry, and Dennis Murphy.

Mr. Henry worked as a laborer, and attended the Goodway Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, running the roads, and especially, he loved to eat.

A graveside service will be at 5 p.m. (ET), Friday, Dec. 1, at the Goodway Baptist Church Cemetery, Medaryville, with a service to follow at the church.

Memorials may be made to the family.

Boersma Funeral Home, Wheatfield, has been entrusted with arrangements.

Leeon Davis

January 1, 1949 to November 19, 2017

NORTH JUDSON - Leeon Davis, 68, of Winamac, died Sunday, Nov. 19, at Porter Memorial Hospital.

He was born Saturday, Jan. 1, 1949 in Breathitt Co., Ky., son of the late Flint Davis and the late Reaby "Lorie" Wicker Manns. On May 31, 1968 in Denham, he married Doris Minix. She survives.

Also surviving are sons, Nick (Erica) Davis of Hamlet, and Darrell (Lisa) Davis of Crown Point; 5 grandchildren Justin (Melissa) Davis, Elijah Davis, Seth Davis, Micah Davis and Cora Davis; brothers, Prentis Davis of Knox, and Mike (Connie) Davis of Cynthiana, Ky.; brother-in-law, Eugene Conley of Winamac; sisters, Bonnie(Ronald) Pike of Elkhart, and Shoney (PD) McNabb of Cynthiana, Ky.; and step-mother Peggy Davis of Cynthiana, Ky. 

He was preceded in death by sister Ruth Conley.

Mr. Davis loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and wife. He worked as a truck driver.

Friends will be received 4 to 8 p.m. (CT), Friday, Nov. 24 at the at Braman & Bailey Funeral Home, North Judson. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. (CT), Saturday, Nov. 25, at Teaberry Hill Estates Church, Medaryville with Pastor Elmer Conley officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to the Teaberry Hill Estates Church.

Forest R. Manns

June 30, 1950 to November 22, 2017

WHEATFIELD - Forest R. Manns, 67, of Francesville passed away Wednesday, Nov. 22.

He was born June 30, 1950, to the late Forest and Irene Risner Manns in Hammond. He  married Sallie Conley on May 1, 1967. She survives.

Also surviving are children: Anthony (Angie) Manns, Fred (Carrie) Manns, Buffey (William) Morgan; 9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and brother Gary (Carrie) Manns.

Mr. Manns was self-employed at Jack-of-all-trades. He was a member of the Sons of American Legion Post in Medaryville. He loved to hunt, fish, and trap.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 3 to 7 p.m. (CT), Monday, Nov. 27, at  Boersma Funeral Home, Wheatfield. The funeral service will be at 6:30 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home with Pastor Rick Helton officiating. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 28, at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Rensselaer.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family.