Obituaries
David L. Jenkins
April 26, 1963 to December 20, 2021
WINAMAC - David L. Jenkins, 58, passed away Monday Dec.20, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born April 26, 1963 to Billy G. and Gloria K. Hellinga Jenkins. He graduated from Winamac High School in 1981 and was awarded the Golden Hammer in building trades as a senior. During those years, he also worked closely with his father at Jenkins Lumber & Construction. He married Laura Mundell on June 6, 2002. She survives.
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| David L. Jenkins |
He is also survived by:
Alyssa Jenkins, Fishers, Daughter
Rachael Mundell, Grand Canyon North Rim, AZ, Daughter
Amanda (Brian) Kirkland, Crown Point, Daughter
Zane Jenkins, Winamac, Son
Nolan Jenkins, Winamac, Son
Max Mundell, Winamac, Son
3 Grandchildren: Genevieve Kirkland, Serena Kirkland and Jason Jenkins.
Gloria Jenkins Burton, Winamac, Winamac
Cathy (Duane) Field, Winamac, Sister
Many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews
Buster Jenkins, Beloved Old Dog
Preceded in death by:
Billy G. Jenkins, Father
After high school graduation, Mr. Jenkins moved to Arizona to attend automotive trade school. Upon return to Winamac, he purchased his Grandmother Jenny’s home and lived in the town he loved for the remainder of his life. His roots ran deep. Hired in 1988, he was a long time employee at Plymouth Tube Company in Winamac where he currently worked as a lab technician. His integrity, attention to detail and work ethic was highly appreciated and will be missed. He truly enjoyed both his job and the people he worked with, including all three of his sons. It was at Plymouth Tube in 1997 that he met his wife. In 2012, the couple opened The Old Barn and Garden in Winamac, fulfilling a long-time dream of his wife. He poured his heart and soul into the business; it was his dream to see her succeed. His love and support for her was unwavering.
Mr. Jenkins was a member of the Head Hunters Car Club in Winamac. He was a true car enthusiast and enjoyed attending local car shows and club meetings. He was also a skilled, creative carpenter and took both joy and pride in his work. He also enjoyed watching movies, music, singing karaoke, and was always ready for a two-step dance with his wife. He looked forward to the annual Power From the Past show where he would proudly display his father’s old John Deere tractor year after year. His love for his family was beyond measure. Many happy memories were made on the annual family vacations. His children will miss their super-hero who loved nothing more than liberally dispensing wisdom, life stories and corny dad jokes. Their dad was never more than a phone call away if they needed a hand. He especially cherished his grandchildren. His little granddaughters never failed to bring out his million dollar smile, and he never missed a single one of his grandson’s football games. He truly was the family Superman, larger than life, and his unconditional love was the cape that enveloped all. He will be deeply missed by his many friends and family.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 7, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to Head Hunters Car Club or Starke County Humane Society.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Sylvia Paulsen
February 25, 1926 to December 17, 2021
WINAMAC - Sylvia Paulsen, 95, of Winamac, passed away peacefully Friday, Dec. 17, at her residence with her son by her side.
She was born Feb. 25, 1926, at the family farm in rural Denham, to the late Arthur E. and Adoline Brettin Peters. She was a 1944 graduate of North Judson High School. On July 29, 1956, she married Franklin J. “Frank” Paulsen in Winamac. He passed away June 6, 2011.
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| Sylvia Paulsen |
She is survived by:
James Franklin (Mary) Paulsen, Winamac, Son
Aaron Joseph Paulsen, Winamac, Son
Daniel (Kathryn) Paulsen, Grandson
Sarah (fiancée: Morgan Jenson) Paulsen, Granddaughter
Emily (Corey) Hintz, Granddaughter
2 Great-Grandchildren: Teresa and Skylar
1 Great-Great-Granddaughter: Andrea
Arlene (Richard) Ward, Winamac, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Alfred (Josephine) Peters, Brother
Muriel (Thomas) Gardner, Sister
Ethel (Hugh) Miller, Sister
Arthur (Josephine) Peters, Brother
In the early years of their marriage, the Paulsens enjoyed attending Rural Youth events. They especially enjoyed square dancing with their friends in the Tippecanoe Twirlers Club. Mrs. Paulsen was a longtime member of the Winamac First United Methodist Church where she was very active in numerous church committees and circles. She taught Sunday school with her husband for many years and will be fondly remembered for her role in preparing funeral and Kiwanis dinners. She delighted in singing with the church choir and at Epworth Forest Choir School. Additionally she sang with the Pulaski County Extension Chords and Sounds of Hope European Tour. She was also a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Monroe Modern Home Ec Club, as well as the former Rebekah Lodge, all of Winamac. She worked nearly 42 years at the Federal Land Bank Association in Winamac. She made many lasting friendships during her time working at the bank. She was kind, friendly, and known for her hospitality. Most of all she was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Although she will be missed, her memory will always be cherished by her family and friends.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Wednesday, Dec. 22, at the Winamac First United Methodist Church. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon, Wednesday, at the church. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.
The family will host a celebration of life event at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to the Winamac First United Methodist Church.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
Myrl L. Feece
April 10, 1953 to December 16, 2021
WINAMAC – Myrl Louise “Toulie” Feece, 68, of Dexter, MO passéd away Thursday, Dec. 16.
She was born April 10, 1953 in Winamac, to the late Murle Allen and Goldie May Hendrickson White. She graduated from Winamac Community High School and Ivy Tech College.
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| Myrl Feece |
Survivors include:
James (Tracey) Feece, Dexter, MO, Son
William (Danielle) Feece, Huntington, Son
7 Grandchildren: Matthew Hudgins, Brittnee Hudgins, Joyce Feece, Drew Cook, Jaden Feece, Jeremiah Feece, and Jacob Feece.
Joyce (Carl) Thomas, Winamac, Sister
Allen (Joyce) White, Winamac, Brother
Patricia (George) Deka, Mishawaka, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Sarah Feece, Infant Granddaughter
Mrs. Feece enjoyed reading, social media, and cell phone gaming. When she was able, she also enjoyed yard work and flower gardening. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister.
A memorial service was held in Missouri.
Private burial will take place at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.
Local arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
Sharon R. Breyfogle
July 28, 1957 to December 16, 2021
WINAMAC - Sharon Rose Breyfogle, 64, of Winamac, passed away Thursday, Dec. 16, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
She was born July 28, 1957 in Gary, to the late Houston and Mary Johnson. She graduated from Hobart High School in 1975, and married her middle school sweetheart Allan Breyfogle, on Nov. 8, 1975. He survives.
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| Sharon Breyfogle |
She is also survived by:
Tracy (Jonathan) Jones, Greenwood, Daughter
Gavin Breyfogle, Lafayette, Grandson
Katie Breyfogle, Portage, Granddaughter
Harper Jones, Greenwood, Granddaughter
Tucker Jones, Greenwood, Grandson
Brenda (Tom) Finnerty, Crown Point, Sister
Sandra (Steve) Powell, Burkesville, KY, Sister
Daniel (Deborah) Johnson, Hobart, Brother
Anne Breyfogle, Denver, CO, Mother-in-law
She is also survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews whom she loved dearly.
Proceeded in death by:
Bradley Breyfogle, Son
Nancy Schulz, Sister
Dwayne Breyfogle, Father-in-law
Mrs. Breyfogle worked at Eastern Pulaski Elementary School as a teacher’s aide for many years, and then became a preschool teacher and the director of Kingdom Kids Daycare until she retired. Although she dearly loved these jobs and the families that she worked with, being a devoted wife, mom, grandmother and homemaker was always her main focus. She took much pride in having a home that made everyone feel comfortable and welcome, and she often helped others do the same by sharing her talents and creativity. Since retiring she enjoyed spending time watching her grandson coach football for Lafayette Central Catholic every Friday night during football season. She also enjoyed walking at the park, playing with her younger grandkids, and enjoying all of the extra time with her husband. She had many talents, but the most significant was making everyone she came into contact with feel loved, and spreading the word of God. After she passed, the family reports the nurses and doctors in the hospital were crying and consoling each other, because she touched them so deeply in such a short amount of time. They testified how her faith made theirs stronger. She had a giving spirit and was always doing random acts of kindness for those in her life, and even strangers. The family asks “that you please help spread kindness in her memory.”
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 21, at Church of the Heartland in Winamac; and one hour prior to services at the church Wednesday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 22, at the church with Pastor Heath Hiatt officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (Bridegroom Addition) in Winamac.
Memorial donations can be made to The Care Ministry at Church of the Heartland or Winamac Church of the Nazarene food pantry.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
William S. Rowe
November 19, 1953 to December 15, 2021
MEDARYVILLE - William S. “Bill” Rowe, 68, of Medaryville, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 15, at IU Health Hospital in Lafayette.
He was born Nov. 19, 1953 in Lafayette to Warren and Marie McCoy Rowe. In 1972, he graduated from Indian Creek High School in Trafalgar, IN. On May 10, 1975, he married Nancy D. Kain, in Medaryville. She survives.
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| Bill Rowe |
He is also survived by:
Scott (Jennifer) Rowe, Kokomo, Son
Claire Rowe, Granddaughter
Seth Rowe, Grandson
Sean Rowe, Grandson
Marie McCoy Rowe Fogler, Brook, Mother
Karen Brown Rowe, Greenwood, Step-Mother
John Rowe, Attica, Brother
Robert (Janie) Kain, Kouts, Brother-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Warren Rowe, Father
John Fogler, Step-Father
Karen Beth Rowe, Sister
Mr. Rowe was a longtime member of the St. John United Church of Christ in Medaryville. He was an Advanced EMT and retired from Pulaski EMS after 20 years of service. Through the years, he had worked as a corrections officer at Westville Correctional Facility, welder at Monon Trailer, construction worker at Hamstra’s, and bus driver for West Central School Corporation. He also worked for the Medaryville Police Department, Pulaski County Coroner’s Office, and Pulaski County EMA. He was a devoted member of the Medaryville Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as a fireman and former chief of the rescue squad. He was also a member of the San Pierre Lion’s Club. He enjoyed woodworking, cooking, and entertaining family. He will be most remembered for his “awesome” fireworks displays on the 4th of July. He was outgoing, kind, and friendly. He loved his family very much, especially his grandkids. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 19, at Frain Mortuary QuerryUlbricht Chapel in Francesville; and one hour prior to services at the church Monday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 20, at St. John United Church of Christ in Medaryville with Rev. Nelda Seger officiating. Burial will be at St. John’s Cemetery in Medaryville.
Memorial donations may be made to the Medaryville Volunteer Fire Department or St. John’s Cemetery.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville.
Donald C. Drach
January 16, 1933 to December 15, 2021
WINAMAC - Donald Clinton “Doc” Drach, 88, lifelong farmer from Winamac, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 15, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac.
He was born at home Jan. 16, 1933 in Star City, to Clinton E. and Esther L. Schultz Drach. As a toddler learning to speak, he gave himself the nickname “Doc Drach” which stayed with him throughout his life. He attended Star City School through the eighth grade, leaving school to help on the family farm. He married Gloria Dawn Gardner on Nov. 29, 1952 in Burnettsville. She survives.
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| Doc Drach |
He is also survived by:
Donald R. (Lucinda) Drach, Davenport, IA, Son
Deborah D. Drach, Rochester, Daughter
Douglas William Drach, Winamac, Son
Dixie D. (Michael Jr.) Weldon, Kewanna, Daughter
15 Grandchildren
38 Great-Grandchildren
3 Great-Great-Grandchildren
Betty Danford, Winamac, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Clinton E. Drach, Father
Esther L. Schultz Drach Murphy, Mother
3 Infant Grandsons
Joshua Kilgore, Great-Grandson
Phyllis (Joe) Nufer, Sister
Mr. Drach and his wife enjoyed many years of camping at the Tippecanoe River State Park. They celebrated 69 years of marriage this year. He enjoyed farming as well as competing in tractor pulls. Most recently, he enjoyed driving his golf cart around town. He was an avid Indiana Hoosiers basketball fan. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Monday, Dec. 20, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 21, at the funeral home with Pastor Dave Broad officiating. Private burial will be at Star City West Cemetery in Star City.
Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
Online tributes may offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Earl K. Anliker
January 26, 1932 to December 12, 2021
FRANCESVILLE - Earl K. Anliker, 89, of Winamac, passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 12, at IU Health Hospital in Lafayette.
He was born Jan. 26, 1932 in Francesville, to the late Benjamin and Sarah Kuebler Anliker. He graduated from Wolcott High School in 1950. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On March 20, 1955, he married Elizabeth Kendall in Wolcott. She survives.
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| Earl Anliker |
He is also survived by:
David (Debbie) Anliker, Savannah, GA, Son
Debbie Anliker, Indianapolis, Daughter
Doug (Karin) Anliker, Cypress, TX, Son
Deann (Brian) Mustard, New Palestine, Daughter
Katie (Kenton) Little, Granddaughter
Kara Mustard, Granddaughter
Alysa Anliker, Granddaughter
Gracelynn Anliker, Granddaughter
Eleanor Bogart, Francesville, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Mildred (Bob) Clauss, Sister
Emma Jean (Oliver) Stieglitz, Sister
Charles (Margaret) Anliker, Brother
Jim Bogart, Brother-in-law
Mr. Anliker was a lifelong dairy and grain farmer in Pulaski County. After retiring from farming, he enjoyed many years working at the Leman Cabinet shop. He also enjoyed serving others through his work with Habitat for Humanity. He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior on Nov. 12, 1972 and was a longtime member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville. Faith and family were the cornerstone of his life. Earl loved his family very much, especially his grandchildren who brought him great joy. He will be sadly missed by all who loved him.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 17, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville; and one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 18, at the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville, with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville.
Memorial donations may be made to Life Wise Academy or Humanitarian Distribution Center.
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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