Obituaries

Freda J. Bartlett

March 22, 2015

WINAMAC - Freida Jane Bartlett, 96, of Chicago, (formerly of Winamac) passed away at 2:30 a.m., Sunday, March 22, at the GlenCrest Healthcare Nursing Home in Chicago.

She was born July 28, 1918 in Kentland to the late Bernard and Gertrude Goff Hopkins, and grew up in Hammond. She married James Dorsey of Wilmington, Ill., and later Dean Bartlett of Winamac. Both preceded her in death.

Survivors include: 
Diane Dorsey, Chicago, Daughter
Marcia Dorsey, Kankakee, IL, Daughter
Bridget Justen, Dubai, UAE, Daughter 
Susan Brucker, Noblesville, Step Daughter 
Kathy Sheppard, Winamac, Step Daughter 
Karen Price, Winamac, Step Daughter 
Ian Pucek, Grandson 
Tara Harrington, Granddaughter 
Sabrina Justen, Granddaughter 
Dale Fahnstrom, Grandson 
Bret Fahnstrom, Grandson 
8 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by: 
Liza Jane Goff, Grandmother
Leo Hopkins, Brother 
Ethel Clark, Sister
Christoph Justen, Son-in-law

Mrs. Bartlett and her first husband raised three daughters. She attended the Presbyterian and the Baptist churches, organized the Little Women 4-H Club, and threw the best birthday parties any daughters could ever want. In 1956 she graduated from the Joliet School of Beauty Culture and ran a successful shop in her home before moving to Kankakee, Ill. where she established the Freida Jane Styling Center. She received her advanced cosmetology degree from Southern Illinois University and became a highly-regarded color specialist. In the winter of 1972, she enrolled at West Kankakee High School to finish up needed credits and proudly received her high school diploma. For relaxation and continued education she studied oil painting and sketching, as well as courses in government and public speaking. She was an active member of the Immanuel Baptist Church, the National Business Women’s Club as well as the National Beauty Salon Association.

After relocating to Winamac, she married long-time resident Dean Bartlett. For several years they shared many celebrations with their combined families and enjoyed wintering in Florida before he passed away. During her 30-plus years in Winamac, she served as deaconess for the Christian Church and leader of the Women’s Bible study group, was active in Christian Women’s Fellowship as well as the Monroe Modern Home Extension Club, and was a faithful member of Bethel Bible Church. She continued to paint, won county fair ribbons for her pickles, and loved waving at passersby from the front porch of her home with her dog Joy barking alongside.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 31, at the funeral home with Rev. Thomas Hopewell officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to Bethel Bible Church. 

Florence M. Finnegan

March 26, 1917 to March 18, 2015

FRANCESVILLE - Florence Mildred Finnegan, 97, of Monticello, formerly of Francesville, passed away at 7:45 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, at White Oak Health Campus in Monticello.

She was born March 26, 1917, in Rensselaer, to James and Eliza Hunter Culp. She married James Edward Finnegan on April 2, 1940 in Rensselaer. He died Feb. 27, 2006. They farmed together in Pulaski County until retiring and moving to Monticello in 1985.

Survivors include:

Nancy (James) Laumeyer, Rice, MN, Daughter
Conda Toops, Port North, FL, Daughter
Donald (Joan) Finnegan, Goodland, Son
James P. Finnegan, Chalmers, Son
Michael (Brenda) Finnegan, Francesville, Son
7 Grandchildren
4 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Ann Laumeyer, Granddaughter
Tony Toops, Grandson
Russell Culp, Brother
Ora Culp, Brother
Frances Culp, Brother
Walter Culp, Brother
Russell Culp, Brother
Gladys Johnson, Sister
Esther Owens, Sister

Mrs. Finnegan was a longtime resident of Francesville.She was a member of St. Francis of Solano Catholic Church, Francesville, and Our Lady of the Lake CatholicCchurch in Monticello. She loved her family and grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a wonderful cook, noted for her pies and noodles. She loved to quilt and made many beautiful quilts. In her earlier days she sewed clothes, curtains and other items for her family. She loved gardening and flowers. She loved to go to auctions and was a collector of many items, such as trivets, eye cups, pie birds, mustache mugs, glass slippers, and antique furniture. She and her husband loved going to dance on Saturday nights. They were regulars at the Monticello American Legion. The end of her life was made special by her devoted caregivers.

Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. A scriptural wake service will be held at 4:30 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, March 23, at St. Francis of Solano Catholic Church, Francesville, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to St. Francis of Solano Catholic Church, Francesville.

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