Obituaries
Priscilla Briney
April 16, 1925 to July 4, 2012
KEWANNA - Priscilla “Pauline” Briney, 87, of Winamac passed away at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 4, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.
She was born on April 16, 1925 in Walnut, Ind., the daughter of the late Alex and Ordelia (O'Dell) Parman. On June 4, 1942, she married Cecil Raymond Briney in Rochester. He preceded her in death on Sept. 28, 1987.
 Survivors include sons, Raymond Lee Briney and wife Karen of Warsaw, John W. Briney and wife Jackie of Kewanna, James A. Briney and wife Kathy of Rochester, David J. Briney and wife Celinda of Winamac and Roy E. Briney of Kewanna; and daughter, Ruth Ann Nicholson and husband Jack of Martinsville; 15 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by 13 siblings.
Mrs. Briney formerly worked at Kewanna Metal Specialties. She was a member of Winamac Church of Nazarene and Sharon Pilgrim Holiness Church. She enjoyed knitting, quilting, and spending time with family and friends. She was a natural caregiver and enjoyed caring for older folks. She was also active in her Bible Study group.
The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Saturday (July 7) at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel with Harold Smith officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski Health Care Center and/or Winamac Church of the Nazarene.
Donald P. Grimmett
June 30, 2012
KNOX - Donald P. Grimmett, 56, of Winamac, away Saturday, June 30.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. (CT), Thursday, at Braman and Son Memorial Chapel, Knox. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. (CT), Friday (July 6), at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation.
Roy Fairchild
August 11, 1921 to July 1, 2012
MEDARYVILLE - Roy Fairchild, 90, Medaryville, passed away at 12:35 p.m., Sunday, July 1, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital, LaPorte.
He was born Aug. 11, 1921, in Greenup Co., KY, to the late Richard and Florence Collinsworth Fairchild. He married Opal Collinsworth on July 7, 1942 in Greenup Co., KY. She died Oct. 22, 2011.
 Survivors include:
Roy Fairchild, Jr., Francesville, Son
Estil (Connie) Fairchild, North Judson, Son
Earl (Judy) Fairchild, Knox, Son
Robert Fairchild, Medaryville
Steve Fairchild, Medaryville
21 Grandchildren
34 Great Grandchildren
1 Great Great Grandson
Hazel Albright, Flatwoods, KY, Sister
Preceded in death by:
Vickie Fairchild Nelson, Daughter
Hugh Fairchild, Grandson
Donna Patton Fairchild, Daughter-in-law
Edgar Fairchild, Brother
Earl Fairchild, Brother
Elliot Fairchild, Brother
Bertie Wells, Sister
Dora Oliver, Sister
Before moving to Indiana in 1942, Mr. Fairchild worked in the coal mines in Kentucky. He also worked at the Kingsbury Ordinance Plant in Indiana. He was a truck driver for many years. He was a member of Pleasant Ridge Bible Church in Francesville. He enjoyed gardening and selling produce. Mr. Fairchild and his wfie also spent several years operating a traveling concession stand. He loved his family very much and will be missed by those who knew and loved him.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., (Thursday, July 5), at the funeral home with Pastor Leonard Allen officiating. Burial will be in Independence Cemetery, Medaryville.
Memorial donations may be given to the Pleasant Ridge Bible Church.
Wayne D. Winters
September 4, 1947 to July 1, 2012
WINAMAC - Wayne D. Winters, 64, of Winamac, died at 12:30 a.m., Sunday, July 1, at his residence in Winamac.
He was born Sept. 4, 1947, in Monterey, to Owen and Geraldine Hatfield Winters. He married Miriam M. Lloyd Heims on June 7, 1969, in Winamac. She passed away Nov. 30, 1997. He then married Nancy Clark Will on Aug. 29, 1998 in Winamac. She survives.
 Survivors include:
Chad O. Winters, Winamac, Son
Jeffery A. (Rhonda) Heims, Winamac, Son
Jeremy Will, Winamac, Step-Son
Amy (Aaron) Steffy, Brownsburg, Step-Daughter
Dana (Mohammed) Alagili, Whitman, AZ, Step-Daughter
14 Grandchildren
4 Great Grandchildren
Shirley (Mont) Hoover, Winamac, Sister
Dick (Sue) Winters, Monterey, Brother
Jim (Bertha) Winters, Ontario, CA, Brother
Katheryn Wikert, White Plains, MD, Sister
Jerry Winters, Winamac, Sister-in-law
He was preceded in death by:
Jack L. Winters, Brother
Mr. Winters retired after 35 years as a lineman with NIPSCO. He served in the U.S. Army durning the Vietnam War. He enjoyed fishing and "tinkering" around the house. He also enjoyed visiting with friends at the Oak Grove Restaurant in Star City.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Star City West Cemetery, Star City.
Norma Lee Bay
October 11, 1940 to June 30, 2012
WINAMAC - Norma Lee Bay, 71, of Winamac, died at 8:49 a.m., Saturday, June 30, at her residence in Winamac.
She was born Oct. 11, 1940, in Union, MO, to Philip and Anna Espowe Skornia. She married Bernard John "Bernie" Bay on June 10, 1961 in Washington, MO. He survives.
 Also surviving are:
Kevin Bay, Syracuse, UT, Son
Belinda (Gregg) Matter, Sussex, WI, Daughter
Kelly (Christopher) Fox, Volo, IL, Daughter
Daniel (Doris) Bay, New Lenox, IL, Son
David Matter, Grandson
Michelle Matter. Granddaughter
Joseph Bay, Grandson
Michael Bay, Grandson
Laura (John) Politte, Washington, MO, Sister
Carol Frye, Springfield, MO, Sister
Doris Skornia, Washington, MO. Sister-in-law
She was preceded in death by:
Leon "Skip" Skornia, Brother
Elmer Frye, Brother-in-law
Mrs. Bay and her husband lived in Chicago, until moving to Winamac in 1999. She was retired from St. Margaret Hospital in Hammond, where she worked in housekeeping. She attended St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac.She enjoyed gardening and walking her dog, Angel, in the Winamac Town Park. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
Friends may call after 10 a.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral services will follow at 10:30 a.m., (Wednesday, July 4), at the funeral home with Rev. Martin Sandhage officiating.
Memorial donations may be given to the Winamac Town Park.
Deolreum L. Cloud
August 17, 1918 to June 29, 2012
WINAMAC - Deolreum L. "Deola" Cloud, 93, Winamac, passed away at 6:30 a.m., Friday, June 29, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.
She was born Aug. 17, 1918, in White County, to the late Laban and Gertrude Davis Nice. Deola was married to Jacob Rolland Hoffman on Oct. 30, 1935. He passed away in February 1946. She then married Lloyd L. Cloud on July 25, 1948. He passed away in December 1959.
 Survivors include:
Jacob (Judyth) Hoffman, Winamac, Son
Jacob Scott (Alissa) Hoffman, South Bend, Grandson
Troy D. Hoffman, Winamac, Grandson
Jacob F. Hoffman, South Bend, Great Grandson
Amelia G. Hoffman, South Bend, Great Granddaughter
Phyllis Gourley, Winamac, Sister
Preceded in death by:
Byron Nice, Brother
Arlo Nice, Brother
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday (July 2), at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be in Paul's Chapel Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be given to the charity of the donor's choice.
Mrs. Cloud was a member of Paul's Chapel Church, Pulaski. She enjoyed gardening and cooking.
Wayne Planck
May 27, 1919 to June 27, 20122
WINAMAC - Wayne Planck, 93, of Star City, died at 6:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 27, at the Pulaski Healthcare Center, Winamac.
He was born May 27, 1919, in Huntington, to the late Sylvester V. and Nella Clark Planck. He married Marie Abbott on July 10, 1939 in Star City/ She survives.
 Also surviving are.
Judy (Larry) Bonnell, St. Charles, IL, Daughter
Ronald Planck, Lucerne, Son
12 Grandchildren
16 Great-Grandchildren
2 Great-Great-Grandchildren
Vern (Mary Margaret) Planck, Millersburg, Brother
Sharlene Planck, Winamac, Daughter-in-law
He was preceded in death by
James Planck, Son
Dale Planck, Son
Alexandra Gibson, Granddaughter
Kenneth William Bonnell, Granson
Cheryl Planck, Grandaughter
Marion Planck, Brother
Helen Scott, Sister
Edna Dye, Sister
Kermit "Bill" Planck, Brother
Mr. Planck was a farmer in the Star City area for many years. He also ran an excavation business for several years. He attended the Star City United Methodist Church and was a former member of the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed camping, traveling and fishing. He took up woodworking following his retirement. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday (June 30), at the funeral home with Pastor Ron Mabry officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be given to Star City United Methodist Church.
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