Obituaries
JoAnn Behny
December 25, 1926 to December 30, 2016
WINAMAC - JoAnn Behny, 90, of Winamac passed away at 6:35 a.m., Friday, Dec. 30, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester.
She was born Dec. 25, 1926 in Indianapolis to the late Walter G. and Mary E. Presser Lange. She was a 1944 graduate of Winamac High School and attended Indiana University, where she was a member of Phi Mu Sorority. On March 17, 1946, she married Donald G. Behny. He passed away Sept. 11, 2007.
Survivors Include:
Thomas M. (Gay Lyn Birkholz) Behny, The Villages, FL, Son
Pamela Behny (Richard) Scheffer, Largo, FL, Daughter
Meg Behny (Kevin) Nethercutt, Savannah, TX, Daughter
Grandchildren: JoLynn Behny (Jeff) Johnston, Winamac; John R. (Leanne) Behny, Winamac; Joshua C. (Melissa) Behny, Fishers; Jediah T. (Megan) Behny, Westfield; Emily Scheffer (Thomas) Coffaro, Oviedo, FL; Morgan Carter (Derek) DeZarn, Indianapolis; Zachary R. Scheffer, Orlando, FL; and Mallory Carter (Michael) Hall, Greenwood.
Step-grandchildren: Stacy Nethercutt Griffin, Pottsboro, TX; Kali Nethercutt (Ryan) Downam, Ft. Wayne; and Conner J. Nethercutt, Houston, TX.
Great-grandchildren: Payton J. (Audrey Mullins) Windsor, Bloomington; J. Hunter Price, Cheboygan, MI; Elise M. Price, Winamac; Gabrielle A. Behny, Winamac; Victoria R. Behny; Finian P. Behny, Fishers; Caitlin M. Behny, Fishers; Grace E. Behny, Westfield; Lauren M. Behny, Westfield; Caroline S. Behny, Westfield; McKinley Q. Coffaro, Oviedo, FL; Eli J. Coffaro, Oviedo, FL; Sylar M. Hall, Greenwood; and Cameron Hall, Greenwood.
Phillip (Rachel) Budd, Winamac, Step-great-grandson
Casey Budd, Brooklyn, NY, Step-great-granddaughter-in-law
Jackson Budd, Winamac, Step-great-great-grandson
Brentley Budd, Winamac, Step-great-great-granddaughter
Preceded in death by:
Nikki Anderson Behny, Daughter-in-law
Liam C. Behny, Great-grandson
SSG. Andrew C. Budd, Step-great grandson
Mrs. Behny was a lifelong member of the First Christian Church in Winamac. She was a member of the Tippecanoe Chapter #96 OES where she had been Past Matron, Past Deputy District 17, and former Rainbow Mother Advisor. She was also a former Brownie and Girl Scout Leader and past president of the Winamac Alumni Association. Mrs. Behny retired as vital records registrar and office manager from the Pulaski County Health Department in 1997. Prior to that, she had worked as a secretary at Winamac High School and the Hospital Planning Foundation. She enjoyed playing golf in the Women's Golf League at Moss Creek Country Club as well as playing cards with her friends in the Bridge Club. She also enjoyed knitting, reading, and crossword puzzles.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 5, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac with an Eastern Star service at 7 p.m. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 6, at the funeral home with Pastors Jeff Seger and Rick Abbott officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to the Community Foundation of Pulaski County for the First Christian Church in Winamac.
Messages of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.frainmortuary.com
Patsy L. Brew
February 26, 1936 to December 27, 2016
WiNAMAC - Patsy L. “Pat” Brew, 80, of Winamac, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 27, at her residence in Winamac.
She was born Feb. 26, 1936 to the late Lino and Eva Miller Salinas. She married Roy “Pete” Brew on Aug. 1, 1970 in Royal Center. He survives.
Also surviving are:
Robert (Tracey) Maddox, Easley, SC, Son
Ronald Maddox, Griffith, Son
Raymond (Debi) Maddox, Bartlett, TN, Son
Randall Maddox, Valdosta, GA, Son
Richard (Monica) Maddox, Winamac, Son
Mary Brew, Florida, Daughter
22 Grandchildren
21 Great grandchildren
1 Great-great grandchild
Gin (Fred) Worley, Chesterton, Sister
Mark (Brenda) Salinas, Winamac, Brother
Jean Button and Evonne Robertson, Special friends
Preceded in death by:
Roy Brew Jr., Son
Percy Day, Brother
Florence Lopez, Sister
Dorothy Stepp, Sister
Roy Barron, Brother
John Day, Brother
Vidal Day, Brother
Darrell Miller, Brother
Fermine Salinas, Brother
Leroy Day, Brother
Ray Baron, Brother
Mrs. Brew graduated from North Judson High School. She worked at General Tire in Logansport for several years. She also was a produce manager at Sanders grocery in Winamac for several years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Winamac. She enjoyed bowling, painting and cooking. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family.
Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m., Friday, Dec. 30, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home with Pastor Mark Pilger officiating. Private burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Chris E. Calentine
August 11, 1947 to December 25, 2016
WINAMAC - Chris E. Calentine, 69, of Lake Bruce, passed away at 9:36 p.m., Sunday, Dec/ 25, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
He was born Aug. 11, 1947 in Mattoon, IL. On April 30, 1972, he married Tae Cha Kim. She survives.
He is also survived by:
Clifford Calentine, Son
Sheri Spear, Daughter
Ken Freestone, Son
Many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren
Several Brothers and Sisters
Mr. Calentine served in the U.S. Navy. He and his wife owned a food concession business and together they enjoyed preparing and cooking food. He also enjoyed making and designing jewelry. He was an avid fisherman.
The family will host a private celebration of life service.
Memorial donations may be made to the Lake Bruce Association or to the family.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
Harold L. Hoover
December 22, 1933 to December 22, 2016
WINAMAC - Harold L. "Hoot" Hoover, 83, of Winamac, passed away Thursday, Dec. 22, at Millers Merry Manor, Culver.
He was born Dec. 22, 1933 in Pulaski County to the late Charles and Alvina Meyer Hoover.
He is survived by:
Lorna (Smed) Miller, Winamac, Daughter
Lee Hoover, Dover, DE, Daughter
Carol (Ricky) Kline, Mishawaka, Daughter
Allen (Cindy Cox) Hoover, Brooklyn Park, MN, Son
Andy Hoover, South Bend, Son
Ron Hoover, South Bend, Son
Grandchildren: Dustin Hoover, Brandi Kline Silver, Nathan Gonzalez, Tana Hoover, Ryan Cox, Nick Hoover, Chris Hoover, Sarah Hoover, Ricky Kline Jr., Cory Kline, and
Stefanie Kline.
13 great grandchildren
Gary (Linda) Hoover Knoxville, TN, Brother
Mr. Hoover was a Winamac High School graduate. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 1951-1957. He played baseball in Winamac as a young man. He and his father became avid Chicago Cubs fans. He enjoyed seeing his beloved Cubs become World Series Champs this year. He also enjoyed watching the Chicago Bears, Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos. He cheered the Broncos and Peyton Manning to their Super Bowl win. He retired after 29 years working as an electrician for the town of Winamac, and truly enjoyed working for the electric department. He enjoyed bowling, pitching horseshoes, mushroom hunting, gardening, fishing and shooting pool. He especially enjoyed talking with people and swapping stories. He enjoyed any time that he got to spend with his family and close friends. He was a member of the Winamac Eagles and Winamac VFW. He was also a member of St. Peters Catholic Church in Winamac.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m., until 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 28, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.Burial will be at St. Peters Cemetery, Winamac. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.
Memorial donations may be made to the activities department of Millers Merry Manor or Pulaski Health Care Center.
Twilia C. Patterson
January 24,1953 to December 22, 2016
MEDARYVILLE - Twilia Christina Patterson, 63, of Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, Dec. 22, at Evergreen Crossing Rehab Center, Indianapolis.
She was born Jan. 24, 1953 in Winamac, to the late Elmer and Mary Lu Malchow Poisel. On May 31, 1980, she married Mark Patterson at the Medaryville Christian Church. He survives.
Also surviving are:
Nancy King, Daughter
Amelia Patterson, Daughter
Victoria (Joanne) Patterson-Weber, Daughter
Siblings: David (Shari) Poisel, Dorothy “Dottie” Trusty, Penny Kasten, Jenny Swinford
Robin Poisel, Sister-in- law
Preceded in death by:
Siblings: Kenny Poisel, Rod Shreve, Linda Chreve
Mrs. Patterson was the oldest of eight siblings. She grew up in the Medaryville area and attended Medaryville Christian Church where she came to know the Lord. She was a graduate of West Central High School. She was a member of the Crooked Creek Baptist Church in Indianapolis. She enjoyed music and spending time with her family.
A Memorial Service will be held at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 27, at Crooked Creek Baptist Church in Indianapolis. Locally, visitation be from 12 noon to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 28, at Medaryville Christian Church, Medaryville. The funeral service will follow at 2 PM p.m., Wednesday, at the church. Burial will be at White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.
Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with funeral expenses.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com. Arrangements entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville.
Phyllis A. Hulmes
August 31, 1940 to December 23, 2016
WINAMAC - Phyllis A. Hulmes, 76, of Winamac passed away at 6:30 a.m., Friday, Dec. 23, at Miller's Merry Manor, Culver.
She was born Aug/ 31, 1940 in Rankin, IL to the late Lorin and Louise Smith. On Nov. 19, 1960, she married Leonard Hulmes in Rankin. He preceded her in death on Jan. 4, 2010.
Survivors include:
Julie A. (Thomas) Girton, Monterey, Daughter
Eric L. (Heather) Hulmes, Winamac, Son
Janel R. (Christopher) Marsh, Peru, Daughter
Grandchildren: Megan (Matt) Carter, Casey (Whitney) Girton, Shane Hulmes, Tanner Hulmes, Riley Schultz, Sadie Schultz, and Torin Marsh.
Great-Grandchildren: Reese Carter, Breelyn Carter, Sydney Girton, Kaylee Girton, and Hunter Girton.
Sisters: Beverly Overbey, Carolyn Unzicker, aNancy (Dennis) Hari, and Jean Swanson.
Brothers: Robert Nease, Tom (Dolly) Nease, and Larry (Pam) Nease.
Preceded in death by:
Lorin and Louise Smith Nease, Parents
2 Infant Sisters
Mrs. Hulmes graduated from Rankin High School and also completed beauty school in Champaign, IL. She was an active member of the Monterey United Methodist Church where she served as the pianist for over 30 years. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women and was well known for her homemade noodles. She was not only a hairdresser, but also an equal partner in the farming operation. She was also proud to be a homemaker. Mrs. Hulmes enjoyed baking, cooking, sewing, and crocheting. In her later years, she enjoyed traveling with her friend Sandi Holcomb. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. She will be dearly missed by all.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 28, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to services at the church Thursday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 29, at Monterey United Methodist Church with Pastor Kevin Marsh officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Memorial Cemetery, Monterey.
Memorial dontions may be made to Monterey United Methodist Church, American Cancer Society, or the American Heart Association.
Messages of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.frainmortuary.com.
Donald Miller
August 19, 1964 to December 12, 2016
WINAMAC - Donald Miller, 52, of Star City, passed away Monday, Dec. 12, in Indianapolis.
He was born Aug. 19, 1964 in Chicago to the late Frank and Myrtle Humphreys Miller.He married Lisa Pitts on Aug. 16, 2003. She survives.
He is also survived by many brothers and sisters.
Mrs. Miller was a very hard worker, employed as an over-the-road truck driver. He was a loving husband. He was a man with a very kind heart and will be sadly missed.
Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 23, at Star City United Methodist Church, Star City. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m., at the church with Rev. Ruth Waite officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with funeral expenses.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
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