Obituaries
Stephanie R. Minix
November 25, 1988 to January 2, 2022
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| Stephanie Minix |
KNOX - Stephanie Rose Minix, 33, Monterey, passed away Sunday, Jan. 2, in Valparaiso.
She was born Friday, Nov. 25, 1988 in Knox, the daughter of Michael Collins and Tammy Minix Collins.
Surviving are her parents Tammy and Richard Collins of Knox, and Michael Collins of North Judson; Sons Tylor Jene Griggs of Monterey and Carter Lacy Minix of Monterey; Brothers Adam (Kelli) Minix of Knox and Garth(Nichole) Richard Collins of LaPorte; Sister Amanda Minix of Knox; Grandmother Bertha Collins of Knox; and Grandfather Lacy Minix of Francesville.
She was preceded in death by sister Catherine Minix; grandparents Kathleen and Ernie Carlson; grandfather Garland Collins; grandmother Nellie Minix; grandparents Jim and Lois Collins; Aunt and Uncle John and Ella Minix; and Aunt Missy Carpenter.
Ms. Minix was a member of the youth club of Culver. Her greatest passion was spending time with her children and family. She worked as a foster parent/ caregiver.
Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 1 p.m., Monday, Jan. 10, at the Braman & Son Memorial Chapel, Knox. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. (CT), Monday, at the funeral home, with Rev. Bruce Bennett officiating.
Memorials may be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.
John S. Freeman
October 31, 1931 to January 2, 2022
WINAMAC - John S. Freeman, 90, of Winamac, passed away at 6:15 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 2, at Hickory Creek in Winamac.
He was born Oct. 31, 1931, in Winamac to the late Denzil and Ruth Lane Freeman. After graduating from Winamac High School, he served four years in the U.S. Navy. While serving, he met and married Nancy S. Dulaney. She passed away Jan. 8, 2011.
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| John Freeman |
He survived by:
Linda S. (Chris) Spieller, Gilroy, CA, Daughter
Peggy A. (Jeff) Borg, Monterey, Daughter
John C. (Nancy White) Freeman, Daytona Beach, FL, Son
Cassie M. Borg, Essex, CT, Granddaughter
Lucas J. Borg, Monterey, Grandson
Sam Spieller, Portland, OR, Grandson
Carl Freeman, Winamac, Brother
Joan (Mac) Byer, Knox, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Ruth Freeman, Sister
Tom Freeman, Brother
Jerry D. Freeman, Brother
Mr. Freeman was a lifetime member of the Winamac VFW Post #1728. He worked as a salesman at Von Tobel’s in Winamac and retired from Floors & More after many years of dedicated service. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially gardening and fishing. He also enjoyed traveling as well as spending time with his family and friends.
A graveside service will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.
Memorial donations may be made to the Winamac VFW Post #1728.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
Kathleen Y. Hewitt-Hanna
May 11, 1952 to December 30, 2021
WINAMAC - Kathleen Y. “Kathy” Hewitt-Hanna, 69, of Star City (formerly of Morocco, IN) passed away Thursday, Dec. 30, at Methodist Hospital Southlake Campus in Merrillville.
She was born May 11, 1952 to John and Barbara Elijah Williams. As a child, she attended Morocco Elementary School and Morocco Methodist Church. Her family later moved to New Mexico, where she completed high school. On Dec. 27, 2003, she married Jerry L. Hanna in Logansport. He survives.
She is also survived by:
Tammy Eastlund, Crown Point, Daughter
Troy (Linda) Hewitt, Kansas City, KS, Son
2 Grandchildren: Madison and Elijah
3 Sisters: Patsy, Mary, and Jennifer
3 Brothers: Johnny, Donny, and Timmy
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Barbara Borrett, Mother
Mike Hewitt, First Husband
Mrs. Hewitt-Hanna graduated from beauty college and enjoyed being a beautician. She was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Winamac. She had a soft spot for cats and dogs. She really enjoyed riding around in the lawn mower and golf cart. Most of all, she loved her family very much.
The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 4, at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Winamac, with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating. A fraveside service will follow at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, at Oakland Cemetery in Morocco, IN. Burial will be at the cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
Frank A. Hines
August 27, 1950 to December 29, 2021
KEWANNA - Frank A. Hines Sr., 71, of Winamac/Kewanna passed away at 9:52 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 29, at Chase Center in Logansport following a sudden illness.
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| Frank Hines |
Born on Aug. 27, 1950 in Winamac, he was the son of the late Adam and Frances Hurlburt Hines.
Survivors include his son Frank (Katie) Hines Jr. of Wheatfield; daughters Myra (Rodney) Hines of Kewanna and Becky (Damien) Hines of Denham; plus grandchildren Jacob Hines, Trevor Thomas, Donita Hines, Kinsey Wolford, Xaiden Stout and Zurie Stout; and great-grandchild, Kadyn Hines. He is also survived by brother Adam (Bonnie)Hines; sisters Rosemary (William) Marsh and Cindy Cole; brother-in-law Ray Katschke, church wife Mindy Herren; step-son Jason Herren and many other family and friends.
He is also preceded in death by his wife Donita Hines; step-son Brian Wallace and siblings Geneva Shidler, Robert Hines and Alberta Katschke, as well as many other loved ones.
Mr. Hines worked at Winamac Steel for over 20 years. In his younger years, he enjoyed playing softball, hunting and auto racing.
A celebration of life event will be held at a later date.
Mr. Hine’s online guest book is available, and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Metzger Chapel, Kewanna.
Ruth L. Chupp
June 28, 1948 to December 28, 2021
WINAMAC - Ruth L. Chupp, 73, of Winamac, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 28, at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac.
She was born June 28, 1948 in Washington, D.C. to the late Curtis E. and Iberia B. Reynolds McClung. On Nov. 13, 1974, she married Fred Chupp in Winamac. He passed away Feb. 5, 2011.
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| Ruth Chupp |
She is survived by:
George P. Chupp, Son
Susanna Hunnicut, Step-Daughter
Several Step-Grandchildren and Step-Great-Grandchildren
Delores “Dee” Eimer, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Anita Mseis Long, Great-Niece
Preceded in death by:
Johnny L. Chupp, Step-Son
Danny R. Chupp, Step-Son
Edward McClung, Brother
Carl (Margie) Chupp, Brother-in-law
Mrs. Chupp was a member of the First Baptist Church in Winamac. She enjoyed serving the Lord by helping others. She was an avid collector of Elvis memorabilia. In her younger years, she enjoyed the outdoors, especially swimming and camping. She was a devoted woman of God and loving wife, mother, and sister. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 3, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 6:30 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home with Pastor Mark Pilger officiating. Private burial will be at Ever Rest Memorial Park in Logansport.
Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Wanda L. Schreyer
February 9, 1954 to December 28, 2021
WINAMAC - Wanda Lou Schreyer, 67, of Logansport, passed away at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 28, at her residence in Logansport.
She was born Feb. 9, 1954, in Winamac.
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| Wanda Schreyer |
She is survived by:
Rinda Smith, Logansport, Sister
Stephanie (David) Small, Logansport, Niece
2 Great-Nephews and 2 Great-Nieces
Amanda Krintz, Kokomo, Cousin and Caregiver
Tina Logan, Caregiver
Kim Titus, Caregiver
Scott Zuehl, Caregiver
Cyrena Cole, Caregiver
Several Cousins
Preceded in death by:
D. Arlene Rude Steinman, Mother
Karl Franklin Schreyer, Father
Randall Eugene Gleitz, Brother
Private burial will be at Star City West Cemetery in Star City. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
John A. Feleki
January 17, 1934 to December 24, 2021
FRANCESVILLE - John A. Feleki, 87, of Francesville, passed away Friday, Dec. 24.
He was born Jan. 17, 1934 in Chicago, to the late Henry and Suzanna Hegyi Feleki. He was a 1952 graduate of Wheatfield High School. On Jan. 27, 1968, in LaPorte, he married Gail Smith Powell. She died Aug. 30, 2021.
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| John Feleki |
He is survived by:
Denise (Rick) Allen, Monticello, Daughter
Kimberly Powell, Arlington, VA, Step-Daughter
4 Grandchildren: Scott Allen, Jessica (John) Howard, Kerri (Drew) Arnold, and Jenny Raeke.
9 Great-Grandchildren
Esther Kessinger, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Sharon Feleki, Infant Daughter
James Feleki, Brother
Mr. Feleki was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Francesville First Christian Church for over 40 years. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, and collecting arrowheads. He was a football and basketball fan, especially Purdue sports. He enjoyed traveling and going on cruises. He and his wife spent many years wintering in Florida. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Thursday, Dec. 30, at the Francesville First Christian Church. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon, Thursday, at the church with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be at Independence Cemetery in Medaryville. The family requests that all visitors please wear masks.
The family requests that memorial donations be made to Francesville First Christian Church.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville.
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