Obituaries

Bryan M. Conner

March 30, 1971 to December 22, 2023

WINAMAC - Bryan M. Conner, 52, of Star City, passed away Friday, Dec. 22, at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born March 30, 1971 in Winamac to Dick E. and Ruth Ann [Lutes] Conner. He graduated from Winamac Community High School in 1990. He married Marla L. Lloyd on Dec. 25, 2005 in Winamac. She survives.

Bryan Conner

He is also survived by:
Robert (Jenny) Tirey, Winamac, Son
Devin (Lindsay) Ball, Kewanna, Son
Tiffany Maddox, Winamac, Daughter
Dakota (Kyle) Garland, Winamac, Daughter
Samantha (fiancé: Dakota) Conner, Star City, Daughter
10 Grandchildren: Reagan, Jada, Aureah, Brantley, Justice, Ryker, Caleb, Grant, Hadley, Zeek, and Van.
Ruth Ann Conner, Star City, Mother
Ruth Lutes, Star City, Maternal Grandmother
Andy Conner, Pulaski, Brother
Frank Lloyd Jr., Pulaski, Brother-in-law
Elvin Lloyd, Winamac, Brother-in-law
Neal Lloyd, Winamac, Brother-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews
Many Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Dick E. Conner, Father
Marion and Violet Conner, Paternal Grandparents
Jim Lutes, Maternal Grandfather
Linnea Lloyd, Mother-in-law

Mr. Conner was an electrical journeyman NIPSCO for 11½ years and was capable of repairing just about anything. He cared deeply for his NIPSCO family. He was an avid hunter and NASCAR fan. He was well-known as a practical joker and recently demonstrated how he could “bust a move.” He enjoyed walkabouts with his grandchildren on the family farm. Most of all, he was compassionate, giving of himself, and loving towards others. We will miss him beyond comprehension. Our Bryan fought the biggest fight of his life for two years - all the while as selfless as he was; his only concern throughout his illness was his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 27, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 28, at the funeral home with Chaplain Tim Lee officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Zion-Franklin Twp. Cemetery in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the family for a memorial bench to be placed at the town park.

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

Theodore P. Hanson

July 6, 1950 to December 22, 2023

WINAMAC - Theodore P. “Ted” Hanson, 73, of Lake Bruce (formerly of Hobart), passed away Friday, Dec. 22, at his home.

He was born July 6, 1950 in Chicago. He graduated from Morton High School in Hammond. On July 3, 1993, he married Barbara L. [Call] Martin in Hammond. She survives.

Ted Hanson

He is also survived by:
TJ (Sandra) Hanson, Son
Ashley Hanson, Daughter
Donald (Heather) Martin, Step-Son
Dana (Shawn) Bock, Step-Daughter
Grandchildren: Jeffrey Monroe, Devon Hanson, Erinn Martin, Andrew Martin, Emily (fiancé Chris) Hewlett, Dakota (fiancée: Ashley) Bock, Connor Bock, Hannah (Karsten) Cook, and Dave Wozniak.
2 Great-Grandsons: Beau and Jack
Jay L. Hanson, Brother
Jennifer (Jack) Lewis, Sister
Rosie Buckmaster, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews

He is preceded in death by:
Theodore H. and Rosalin M. [Switzer] Hanson, Parents
Jeff Hanson, Son
Jake Hanson, Grandson
Finis “Skip” Hanson, Brother

Mr. Hanson worked as a policeman and a train dispatcher for Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad and retired after over 35 years. He and his wife liked traveling. For over 20 years they took trips to the UP where they would fish and enjoy boat rides together. He enjoyed the outdoors and camping, and was an avid Chicago Cubs and Notre Dame Football fan. He adored his dogs, Wrigley, Addison and Bruiser. Most of all, he loved his family and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was blessed to have met his two great-grandsons before he passed away.

The family will host a celebration of life service at a later date.

Memorials donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Daniel L. Hagerman

August 8, 1948 to December 22, 2023

WINAMAC - Daniel L. “Pops” Hagerman, 75, of Winamac, passed away Friday, Dec. 22, at his home.

He was born Aug. 8, 1948 in Arcata, CA to Frederick B. and Madyline [Milburn] Hagerman. He graduated from Beaver Creek (OH) High School in 1967. The proud son of a highly decorated Air Force veteran, Daniel joined the U.S. Navy. He served four years and achieved the rank of ADR3 at the time of his honorable discharge in 1971. During his time in the Navy, he met Marie A. Hunnicutt, and they were married Aug. 6, 1970 in Brunswick, GA. She passed away May 28, 2023.

Daniel Hagerman

He is survived by:
Jody Wyant, Daughter
Wyatt Hagerman, Son
Byron (Marisol) Cole, USN, Grandson
Daniel Cole, Great-Grandson
Juliana Cole, Great-Granddaughter
Ann Hagerman, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Lt. Col. Frederick Hagerman, USAF Ret., and Madyline Hagerman, Parents
SA Timothy W. Hagerman, U.S. Navy, Brother

Mr. Hagerman was a true artist whose talents included drawing and painting. He was a guitar master and an amateur astronomer. He enjoyed snow skiing, sky diving and flying small planes. These are but a few of the many hobbies and talents he enjoyed. When he found an interest, he poured his entire soul into it. He touched the lives of all who knew him and will be sadly missed.

Private burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with final expenses.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Dallas D. Hewitt

August 2, 1939 to December 21, 2023

ROYAL CENTER - Dallas D. Hewitt, 84, of Logansport passed away at 3:15 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 21, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft. Wayne.

Born on Aug. 2, 1939 in Winamac, he was the son of the late Chester and Luetta (Reinholt) Hewitt. He married Carol Jean Hewitt in 1978.

Survivors include his sister Ethel Campbell, step-daughter Connie Winn, and step-son James Moss.

He was preceded in death by his wife, daughter Crystal Hewitt, brothers Gerald Hewitt, Jack Hewitt and Harold Reinholt, and sister Shirley Hallam.

Mr. Hewitt retired from Small Parts, Inc. in Logansport. He enjoyed woodworking, reading and watching NASCAR.

There will be no service.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Rans Funeral Homes Royal Center.

Jeffrey C. Henderson

August 13, 1967 to December 20, 2023

WINAMAC - Jeffrey Charles “Hubba” Henderson, 56, of Monticello, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 20, at Northwest Health Portage Hospital in Portage.

He was born Aug. 13, 1967 at Beale AFB in California to Charles L. “Ron” and Rayanna [Clouser] Henderson. He graduated from Winamac Community High School in 1986 where he was active in football and wrestling, as well as track and field.  He enjoyed Scouting and proudly achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. After high school, he studied automotive technology at Northwest Ohio Technology School. He married Viola Mae Floyd on Sept. 27, 2003, at the First United Methodist Church in Winamac. She survives.

Jeffrey Henderson

He is also survived by:
Jeffrey Carl (Micah) Henderson, Valparaiso, Son
Mara Henderson, Royal Center, Daughter
Jeffrey T. Henderson, Grandson
Athena Henderson, Granddaughter
Rayanna Henderson, Valparaiso, Mother
Jennifer (Jeremy) Pape, Valparaiso, Sister
Josie (Scott) McLaughlin, Chesterton, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews
Donald (Nancy) Clouser, Winamac, Uncle
Elizabeth (Stan) Machaj, Dyer, Aunt
Ronald Henderson, Shelbyville, Uncle
Numerous Cousins

He is preceded in death by:
Charles  Henderson, Father
Charles T. “Tom” Floyd, Father-in-law
Ernest and Alladean [Kroft] Clouser, Grandparents
Clifford and Elizabeth [Avery] Henderson, Grandparents
Donald R . Henderson, Uncle

Mr. Henderson was a longtime truck driver for Tippecanoe Beverage and Hopkins Trucking. He was currently employed at Van Meter Trucking. He was a member of Pulaski County ABATE and was a motorcycle enthusiast. He was an outdoors man who enjoyed camping, hunting, shooting, and riding around the neighborhood on his golf cart. He was an “avid golfer,” playing one round a year at the Clouser Open. He loved spending time with his friends and family, as well as his dogs. He will be deeply missed.

The family will host a celebration of life service at a later date. Private family graveside services and burial will be held at Winamac Cemetery (Southlawn Addition) in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the family (c/o Viola Henderson) to help with recent medical expenses for Jeff.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Bryan L. Fitz

November 7, 1970 to December 18, 2023

ROYAL CENTER - Bryan Lynn Fitz, 53 of Phoenix, AZ (formerly of Winamac), passed away Monday, Dec. 18, at home.

Born Nov. 7, 1970 in Winamac, he was the son of Garry and Marsha (Hunt) Fitz. He was a 1989 West Central graduate. He married Sage Hanson on Feb. 8, 2002. She preceded him in death in 2023.

Survivors include his parents, Garry and Marsha Fitz of Winamac; son Justin Fitz of Texas and sisters Lucinda and Joel Christenson of Montana, and Lisa.  He is also survived by 4 nephews, 2 nieces and 1 great-nephew.

He is preceded in death by two sons Stelllan and Baynen Fitz.

Mr. Fitz formerly worked on a ranch in Colorado and also worked construction for 12 years in Hawaii.  Most recently he worked on Harley Davidson motorcycles.  He also spent 10 years in the U.S. Army.

A graveside service with military rites will be at Paul's Chapel, rural Winamac, at a later date.

Mr. Fitz’s online guestbook is available and condolences may be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Rans Funeral Homes Royal Center.