Obituaries

James A. Hindes

December 6, 1959 to July 11, 2022

MEDARYVILLE - James A. Hindes, 62, of DeMotte, passed away Monday, July 11, in Crown Point.

He was born Dec. 6, 1959 to the late Warren C. and Carol A. [Clazaretto] Hindes. He graduated from West Central High School in Francesville. On May 25, 1985, he married Beverly J. Steffgen in Orland Park, IL. She survives.

He is also survived by:
Tara A. Hindes, DeMotte, Daughter
Devin N. Hindes, DeMotte, Daughter
Timothy J. (Jodi) Hindes, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Warren A. Hindes, Son

Mr. Hindes was the owner of Hindes Insurance Agency in Medaryville. He loved his family and friends. He especially loved his dogs, Shelby, Ringo and Jovie.

Private burial will take place at Independence Cemetery in Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be made to the family.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville.

Dave Budd

October 22, 1961 to July 9, 2022

WINAMAC - Dave Budd, 60, of Pulaski, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 9.

He was born Oct. 22, 1961 at home in rural Pulaski, to the late Harold and Ruth [Smith] Budd. He graduated from Winamac Community High School in 1980 and Indiana Central University in 1982. On Aug. 5, 1984, he married Karen Rife at Bethel Bible Church in Winamac. She survives.

Dave Budd

He is also survived by:
Rebecca Budd, Lafayette, Daughter
Kathleen Budd, Winamac, Daughter
Jennifer Budd, Pulaski, Daughter
Susan Budd, Ft. Wayne, Sister
Linda (Bruce) Wells, Nappanee, Sister
Laura Horning, Goshen, Sister
And a large extended family

Preceded in death by:
Gerald and Mary Ann [Hatfield] Rife, In-Laws

Mr. Budd was the third generation owner and agent at Budd Insurance Agency in Winamac where he had been an agent for over 40 years. He was raised in the Pulaski Presbyterian Church where he had served as an elder and sang in the choir. He was devoted to serving the Lord through his service to others. He was an active member and deacon at Bethel Bible Church, a charter member of Pulaski County Camp of Gideon’s International, and a 40-year member of Winamac Kiwanis Club. He was an amateur geologist who supported Pulaski County 4-H as a project leader for many years. He and his family volunteered with the Indiana State Museum on numerous paleontological excavations. He was a loving and devoted husband and father.

A Kiwanis service will be at 2:45 p.m., Wednesday, July 13, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Visitation will follow from 3 to 8 p.m. (Wednesday) at the funeral home, and from 10 to 11 a.m., Thursday, July 14, at Bethel Bible Church in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, at the church with Pastor Don Whipple officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Gideon’s International.

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

Crystal E. Young

November 28, 1973 to July 6, 2022

WINAMAC - Crystal Elaine Young, 48, of Winamac, passed away Wednesday, July 6, in Winamac after a brave fight with cancer.

She was born Nov. 28, 1973 in Winamac to Lenvel Franklin “Len” and Olive Kay “Sue” [Markley] Young.

Crystal Young

She is survived by:
Sue Young, Winamac, Mother
Pierre Len (Becky Good) Young, Royal Center, Brother
Tonia Kay (Dick) Young-Babb, Kokomo, Sister
Sonia May Herrick, Rochester, Sister
Sgt. Justin Len Young, U.S. Army, Nephew
Loren Rebecca Young, Niece
Noah Loyal Good, Nephew
Cody Silas (Quinlyn Copeland) Rude, Nephew
Jacob Eugene Babb, Nephew
Richard Everett Babb, Nephew
Jason Daniel Martin, Nephew
Sgt. Tylar Len Martin, U.S. Army, Nephew
Breanna Ruth (Kyle) Gilbert, Niece
Zander Len Young, Great-Nephew
Kourtlyn Eilen Young, Great-Niece
Juniper Iris Reed, Great-Niece
Karen Marie Pratt, Aunt
Carol Lynn Crist, Aunt
Jan Long, Aunt
Dorothy Young, Aunt
Paul Krawchuck, Uncle
Many, Many Cousins
Mary Fort and Deana and Shirley Fort, Family Friends

Preceded in death by:
Len Young, Father
Charlie and Elizabeth [Long] Young, Paternal Grandparents
Loren Paul Markley, Maternal Grandfather
Betty Maxine [Galbreath] Markley Kloenne, Maternal Grandmother
Robert Eugene Kloenne, Maternal Step-Grandfather
Carson Silas Rude, Infant Great-Nephew
Kathy Lorene (David C.) Webb, Aunt
Timothy Joseph Pratt, Uncle
Rex W. Crist, Uncle
James Charles Young, Uncle
Harve Houston Long, Uncle
Udale (Hazel) Young, Uncle
Rondy Carson (Rosetta) Young, Uncle
Loretta Josephine Krawchuk, Aunt
George Clayton (Bessie) Young, Uncle
Hattie Nomia (Wade) Price, Aunt

Ms. Young was a WWE and NASCAR fan. She was an amateur genealogist and loved finding new information about her family. Upon her death, her genealogy books were donated to the Pulaski County Public Library where it is hoped someone in the family will continue her work and make amazing new discoveries.

Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m., Friday, July 15, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home with Pastor Heath Hiatt officiating. Private entombment will be at Winamac Cemetery 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.

Darrel G. Erb

November 16, 1949 to July 1, 2022

FRANCESVILLE - Darrel G. Erb, 72, lifelong resident and farmer of rural Francesville, passed away Friday, July 1.

He was born Nov. 16, 1949 in Lafayette, to the late Neil V. and Melba Ruth [Long] Erb. He graduated with the final class of Francesville High School in 1967.

Darrel Erb

He is survived by:
Kurtis (Kelsey) Erb, Francesville, Son
Kory Erb, Francesville, Son
6 Grandchildren: Jaden, Braden, Rylan, Catherine, Kylie, and Kinsley
Debra (Jay) Blackwood, Step-Sister
Mary Jane (Mike) Royce, Step-Sister
Tara (Travis) Horvath, Niece
Joleen Erb-Abplanalp, Niece
Misty Falk, Niece
Tiffany (Tyler) Weldon, Niece
Carol Bucher, Francesville, Aunt
Many other nieces, nephews, and cousins

Preceded in death by:
Marceline [Sanders] Erb, Step-Mother
Cindy Jo Timmons, Sister
Darleen Erb, Sister
Patty Dunno, Step-Sister

Mr. Erb’s first job out of high school was working at the Monon stone quarry. He worked full time at Monon Trailer for nearly 20 years until taking over the family farm in the mid-1980s. He was an avid collector of toy tractors. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and playing golf. He coached his sons’ baseball teams and supported his grandchildren in all of their activities. He was a father-figure to many who valued his advice. He loved his family very much, especially his sons to whom he imparted much wisdom.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, July 11, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 12, at the funeral home with Brian Huber officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to Rensselaer Knights of Columbus Council #1881.

Online tributes may be made at frainmortuary.com.

George J. Stinemetz

October 2, 1939 to June 29, 2022

WINAMAC - George Joseph Stinemetz, 82, of Winamac, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 29, at his home.

He was born Oct. 2, 1939 in Cincinnati, to the late Albert Durant and Agnes Marie [Kleem] Stinemetz. He graduated from Winamac High School in 1959. On June 23, 1984, he married Judy [Shannon] Tarble. She passed away Feb. 8, 2020.

George Stinemetz

He is survived by:
Michelle “Missy” Rehm, Winamac, Daughter
William “Mike” Stinemetz, Michigan City, Son
Susan “Susie” (Paul) Stearns, Argos, Daughter
Gerry Jo “Jo Jo” (Kenny) Whitehead, Winamac, Daughter
Brenda (Robert Coble) McIntosh, Winamac, Daughter
14 Grandchildren: Heidi, Mindi, Mallori, Gabe, Jessie, Michael, Andrew, Madison, Alexander, Chris, Zachary, Nathan, Elizabeth “Ki Ki,” and David.
17 Great-Grandchildren
Betty Stinemetz, Winamac, Sister-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Carole Jeane [Lewis] Stinemetz, First Wife
Daniel Joseph Reedy, Grandson
Alivia Stahl, Great-Granddaughter
Fay (Bud) Frakes, Sister
Pauline Raulerson, Sister
Eleanor Hall, Sister
David Stinemetz, Brother

Mr. Stinemetz worked at Rockwell International in Knox, for many years, and retired from Galbreath, Inc. in Winamac. He was a charter member of the Winamac Moose Lodge #2513. He was an avid bird watcher and enjoyed fishing and playing cards. He took great pride in his lawn and flowers and was the unofficial neighborhood watchman. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 5, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 6, at the funeral home with Pastor Heath Hiatt officiating. Private family burial will be at Mt. Zion Franklin Twp. Cemetery in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (In memory of Daniel Joseph Reedy).

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

Michelle J. Bonnell

July 18, 1958 to June 25, 2022

WINAMAC - Michelle Jeanne “Mik” Bonnell, 63, of Royal Center, passed way unexpectedly at her home Saturday, June 25.

She was born July 18, 1958 in Marion, to Roi and Marla Shimer Rosenthall. She grew up in Summitville, IN and Crescent Beach, FL. She graduated from Madison Grant High School in Fairmount, and attended Ball State University where she met her future husband Mark Bonnell. On March 7, 1981, the couple was married in Marion. He survives.

Mik Bonnell

Survivors also include:
Kallie Jeanne Bonnell, Indianapolis, Daughter
Nancy “Ninny” Rosenthall, Sarasota, FL, Step-Mother
Cindi (John) Hamilton, Greenfield, Sister
Matt (Erin) Rosenthall, Carmel, Brother
Mark “Bo” Rosenthall, Summitville, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Roi Rosenthall Jr., Father
Marla Shimer Young, Mother

Mrs. Bonnell was a talented artist who enjoyed reading, listening to music, and flowers. She also was an avid animal lover who enjoyed traveling and spending time at the ocean/beach. The most important part of her life was her family. She was a loving wife and mother who will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m., Friday, July 1, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Private disposition will take place at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski Animal Center (or any animal shelter of your choice). Envelopes will be available at the funeral home or you may donate online at https://www.pulaskianimalcenter.com/donate.

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