Obituaries
Richard E. Latoza
January 7, 1930 to February 25
WINAMAC - Richard E. Latoza, 81, Lawton, passed away at 10:20 p.m., Friday, Feb. 25, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne.
He was born Jan. 7, 1930, in Chicago to the late Joseph and Helen Mockus Latoza.
 Survivors include:
Michael H. (Cynthia) Latoza, Burr Oak, M,I Son
John J. (Kay) Latoza, Winamac, Son
Richard L. Latoza, Lawton, Son
Rebecca (Cameron) Knapp, Knox, Daughter
Ian L. Knapp, Grandson
Robert (Lillian) Latoza, St. Petersburg, FL, Brother
Deborah J. Agent Latoza, Lawton, Former Spouse
Danielle L. Primmer, Lawton, Adopted Daughter
He was preceded in death by:
Richard E. Latoza Jr., Son
Joseph Latoza, Brother
Rosemary Yergovich Sudar, Former Spouse
Mr. Latoza was born and raised in Chicago, where he lived most of his life. He worked at American Bridge in Gary, for over 25 years. He moved to Lawton, after retirement. He was a member of United Steel Workers Union and the National Rifle Association.
Friends may call from 10 to 11 .m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., (Friday, March 4), at the funeral home, with Rev. Bert Woolson officiating.
Memorial donations may be given to the family.
Mary Cords Mann
February 4, 2011
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. - Mary Cords Mann, 68, passed away Friday, Feb. 4.
She was born in Winamac, and grew up in Francesville. She married Roger Manns who survives.
Also surviving are daughter Tracey Mann, son Mark Mann, sisters Karen Lind and Shirley Busch.
After her parents moved from Indiana to Phoenix, Mary graduated from Sunnyslope High School and subsequently began nursing school at the Good Samaritan nursing school in Phoenix. After her graduation and marriage, the couple moved to Laurel, Md. where she began her nursing career at the University of Maryland hospital In Baltimore under the tutelage of Dr. R Adams Cowley, founder of the Shock Trauma Unit at University Hospital. Her training there had a life-changing effect that eventually led to Mary's career as a Trauma ICU nurse at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix from 1981 until 2010.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday (Feb. 10), at Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuary, 8555 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd, Scottsdale, AZ.
The family has requested that donations be made in lieu of flowers to the American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 800, Washington DC 20004, or online at http://www.lungusa.org/donate/memorial-honor-gifts/ and selecting "Give in Memory."
Everley Grace Hunnicutt
February 18, 2011
WINAMAC - Infant Everley Grace Hunnicutt, Star City, passed away at 11:15 p.m., Friday, Feb. 18, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.
She was born Feb. 18, in South Bend, to Joshua and Ashley LaTour Hunnicutt.
Survivors include:
Ashley and Joshua Hunnicutt, Star City, Parents
Brenna Irene Hunnicutt, Royal Center, Sister
Kael Micheal Hunnicutt, Royal Center, Brother
Harmonie Anabel Cyprian, Merrillville, Sister
Jaydielynn Estelle Hunnicutt, Star City, Sister
Norm and Gwendolyn Hunnicutt, Ora, Paternal Grandparents
Dennis LaTour, Chesterton, Maternal Grandfather
Luanna (Mike) Fark, Portage, Maternal Grandparents
Donna Hunnicutt, Ora, Paternal Great Grandmother
Imogene and Jim Abad, Lake Station, Maternal Great Grandparents
Julie and Edward Wineland, Star City, Maternal Great Grandparents
Preceded in death by:
Dorothy Burkett, Paternal Great Grandmother
Dennis K. LaTour Sr., Maternal Great Grandfather
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations may be given to the Share Foundation.
Marolyn Elaine Keiper
August 26, 1930 to February, 23, 2011
WINAMAC - Marolyn Elaine Keiper, 80, of Winamac, passed away at 11:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 23, at Life Care Center, Rochester.
She was born Aug. 26, 1930, in LaPorte, to the late Marvin and Trella Williams Christian. She married Robert Henry Keiper on Oct. 16, 1948 in LaPorte. He died on March 26, 1979.
 Survivors include:
Linda K. (Wes) Wilson, Winamac, Daughter & son-in-law
Laura L. (Tim) Callahan, Winamac, Daughter & son-in-law
Tyler J. Callahan, Grandson
Jamie L. Callahan, Granddaughter
She was preceded in death by:
Donald Christian, Brother
Dorothy Bauch, Sister
Betty Bush, Sister
Mrs. Keiper was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac. She had worked as a nurse technician at Pulaski Memorial Hospital and Pulaski Healthcare Center in Winamac. She had also worked at Sander's IGA in Winamac.
Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A rosary service will be held at 7:15 p.m., at the funeral home, followed by a scriptural wake service. A funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Monday, (Feb. 28), at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Bert Woolson officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be given to the National Kidney Foundation.
Mary Helen Robinson
May 18, 1920 to February 24, 2011
FRANCESVILLE - Mary Helen Robinson, 90, of Rensselaer, formerly of Francesville, passed away at 6:11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 24, at the Rensselaer Care Center.
She was born May 18, 1920, in Rensselaer, to the late Raymond and Elsie Huquet Herr. She married S. Richard Robinson on March 27, 1940, in Kentland. He passed away on April 27, 1969.
Survivors include:
 Sharon (Tom) Lind, Midland, MI, Daughter
Kay (Don) Dodds, Greenfield, Daughter-in-law
Dan (Laura) Robinson, Grandson
Julia (Moe) Arafa, Granddaughter
Mary Noble, Granddaughter
Paul (Suzanne) Robinson, Grandson
Richard (Anna) Robinson, Grandson
Rebecca (Rod) Zottneck, Granddaughter
Michael (Heidi) Lind, Grandson
13 Great-Grandchildren
Several Nieces & Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Richard L. Robinson, Son
Frank Herr, Brother
Leroy "Skip" Herr, Brother
Arthur Herr, Brother
John Herr, Brother
Donna Walker, Sister
Ruth Newkirk, Sister
Mrs. Robinson and her husband were life long residents of Francesville. She was a homemaker, waitress and bookkeeper. She was retired from the Pulaski County Farm Bureau in Francesville where she worked for 27 years. She was a member of the St. Francis of Solano Catholic Church and the American Legion Auxillary, both of Francesville.
Friends may call from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. A funeral mass will follow at 11 a.m., Monday (Feb. 28), at the St. Francis of Solano Catholic Church, Francesville, with Rev. Paul White officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.
Memorial donations may be given to the St. Francis of Solano Catholic Church or Francesville American Legion Auxillary.
Minonna "Noan" Fox
December 23, 1919 to February 15, 2011
WINAMAC - Minonna "Noan" Fox, 91, Pulaski, passed away at 12:03 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 15, at Miller's Merry Manor, Culver.
She was born Dec. 23, 1919, in Headlee, to the late James Edward and Cordelia H. Hall Crissinger. She married Joseph F. Fox on July 14, 1945 in Winamac. He died Feb. 8, 2010.
 Survivors include:
Nancy Jo (Dave)Hitchens, Monterey, Daughter & son-in-law
Marian Sue (Tony)Reinhold, Monterey, Daughter & son-in-law
Francis E.(Marlene) Fox, Winamac, Son & daughter-in-law
Paul E.(Sue) Fox, Star City, Son & daughter-in-law
16 Grandchildren
30 Great grandchildren
Mary V. Sell, Lafayette, Sister
Ethel Stanley Robinson, Royal Center, Sister
She was preceded in death by:
Harold Lee Fox, Son\
Jason Fox, Grandson
Ralph Crissinger, Brother
George Crissinger, Brother
LeRoy "Peeney" Crissinger, Brother
William Crissinger, Brother
Mrs. Fox was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski. She was also a member of the Christian Mothers, VFW Auxillary in Winamac and the Country Maids Home Extension Club. She was a 1938 graduate of Royal Center High School. She worked as a laborer at the Kingsbury Ordinance Plant during World War Ii. Noan was a farm wife and especially enjoyed driving the vehicles.
Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A rosary service will begin at 7:15 p.m., followed by a scriptural wake service. A funeral mass will be at 11 a.m., Friday (Feb. 18), at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski, with Rev. Bert Woolson officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery South, Pulaski.
Memorial donations may be given to St. Joseph Catholic Church.
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