Obituaries

Marjorie M. Conn

October 13, 1940 to November 8, 2021

WINAMAC - Visitation and services will be Sunday, June 12 for Marjorie M. “Marge” Conn, 81, of Winamac, who passed away Monday, Nov. 8, at Woodbridge Health Campus in Logansport.

She was born Oct. 13, 1940 in Knox to the late Arthur and Florence Elizabeth “Betty” Hanson Hoffman. After graduating from Winamac High School in 1958, she attended classes at Ball State University. Prior to returning to Winamac, she briefly lived and worked in Chicago. She married Robert E. “Bunny” Conn, on Oct. 22, 1960 at the Methodist Church in Winamac. He died Dec. 22, 2020.

Marge Conn

She is survived by:
Brad (Judi) Conn, Winamac, Son
Jason (Stacey) Dunderman, Grandson
Austin (Heather) Dunderman, Grandson
7 Great-Grandchildren: Katie, Adeline, Lucy, Lizzy, Alek, Natalie, and Jason
Arthur (Barb) Hoffman Jr., Winamac, Brother
Howard Hoffman, Rochester, Brother
Betty Jean Reinhold, Francesville, Sister
Tom (Linda) Hoffman, Asheboro, NC, Brother
Dan (Dawn) Hoffman, Lansing, MI, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Brian D. Conn, Son
John Hoffman, Brother

First and foremost, Mrs. Conn was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She served a teacher’s aide for several years at Guidance Nursery School in Winamac. She also served numerous years as the administrative assistant at the Winamac First United Methodist ChurchShe was a longtime member of the Winamac Methodist church where she served on numerous boards, committees and as a Sunday school teacher. She also served several years the secretary of the Winamac Alumni Association. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, as well as traveling to St. Joseph, MI and Orange Beach, AL. She also enjoyed reading and had a passion for sharing her Christian faith. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m., Sunday, June 12, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac.  A celebration of life service will follow at 2 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home. Burial be at a later date at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition), Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the Brian D. Conn Memorial Scholarship at the Community Foundation of Pulaski County.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Howard L. Miller

February 19, 1932 to November 7, 2021

WINAMAC - Howard Leslie “Les” Miller, 89, of West Lafayette, passed away Sunday, Nov. 7, at Franciscan Health East Hospital in Lafayette.

He was born Feb. 19, 1932 in Star City to the Esther Ruth Corts and Howard David “Knute” Miller Jr. Following his graduation from Star City High School in 1950, he served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. On Aug. 19, 1967, he married Nancy Eileen Cain in Oaklandon, IN. She survives.

Howard Miller

He is also survived by:
Cheryl (Gary) Feece, Winamac, Daughter
Kurt Miller, West Lafayette, Son
Kelly Sapp, West Lafayette, Daughter
Grandchildren: Russell (Amy) Abbott, Chase (Ashley) Miller, Ali (Evan) Jimenez, Kerrigan Miller, Kiersten Miller, Kole Miller, Tyler (Brittany) Sapp, Taylor (Devin Hutchins) Sapp, and Torie Sapp.
Great-Grandchildren: Jada Abbott, Gabi Abbott, Savannah Abbott, Thatcher Jimenez, Charlotte Jimenez, Daxton Hutchins, and Rhoen Hutchins.
Vern (Joan) Miller, Cincinnati, Brother
Larry (Bev) Miller, Winamac, Brother
Joe (Luanne) Miller, Auburn, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Mr. Miller was a self-taught man of many talents. In early 1960s, he was a professional umpire for the New York Yankees. He also spent several years farming as well as building and selling grain dryers. He took part in many successful endeavors throughout his life. He was innovative, creative, artistic, and tech-savvy. He completed his studies at Purdue University and earned a bachelor’s degree in 1969. He and his wife owned and operated a Charles Chips franchise and later in life, they ran Porky’s BBQ concessions. He was a former president of the National BBQ Association. He never really retired. He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Purdue University fan. He enjoyed watching old westerns and war movies. He especially enjoyed riding around on his scooter at the fairs with his dog Lilly. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother. His legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who loved him.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 19, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 20, at the funeral home with Pastor Jim Cain officiating. Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery in Star City. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to Star City West Cemetery or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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

Jennifer L. Kilgore Lawson

February 12, 1979 to November 6, 2021

WINAMAC - Jennifer L. Kilgore Lawson, 42, of Winamac, passed away at her sister’s home Saturday, Nov. 6, following a brave battle with cancer.

She was born Feb. 12, 1979 in Columbiana, AL to Timothy and Mariella Gawell Kilgore. From early on, she was a tomboy who loved being outdoors. She attended Winamac Community High School.

Jennifer Kilgore Lawson

She is survived by:
Damion (fiancé Summer Moore) Stone, Philadelphia, Son
Dustin Stone, Winamac, Son
Donavan Lawson, Lafayette, Son
Mariella Gawell Kilgore Redlin, Winamac, Mother
Billy Kilgore, Monticello, Brother
Kelly (husband Rick Owen) Kilgore, Winamac, Sister
Taylor Kilgore, Niece
Colton Kilgore, Nephew
Alec Owen, Nephew
Aidan Owen, Nephew
Numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Robert and Violet Green Gawell, Maternal Grandparents
Marietta Gawell DePoy, Maternal Aunt
Edwin Gawell, Paternal Uncle

Ms. Lawson held many jobs locally where she served others with a smile. She enjoyed making jewelry, painting, story writing and spending time at the Tippecanoe River State Park. She loved to spend time with her family, especially her sons. She battled cancer for five years. On Oct. 23, 2021, she gave her life to the Lord and was baptized at home by Pastor Heath Hiatt. She fought the good fight and has finished her course; she is at home with Jesus.

In keeping with Jennifer’s wishes, no funeral services will be held. The family will gather for a celebration of her life at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Lorelie Hasek

January 30, 1950 to November 5, 2021

FRANCESVILLE - Lorelie Hasek, 71, of Francesville (formerly of Chicago), passed away Friday, Nov. 5, at home.

She was born Jan. 30, 1950 in Chicago to the late James and Sarah Dunn Burns. She attended Tuley High School in Chicago. On Dec. 23, 1966, she married William Joseph “Bill” Hasek, in Chicago. He passed away July 8, 2015.

She is survived by:
Ronald Joseph Hasek, Son
Melissa Ann Hasek, Daughter
Evan Michael Hasek, Son
Several Grandchildren
Daniel (Joan) Burns, Brother
Arlene Burns, Sister
Joyce Ann Burns-Thedford, Niece
Rick (Kim) Burns, Nephew

Preceded in death by:
Michael Lawrence Hasek, Son
Keith Albert Hasek, Son
Joyce Burns, Sister

Mrs. Hasek was a proud homemaker. She enjoyed camping and fishing in Canada with her family. She was a loving wife and mother. She will be dearly missed.

No services will take place.

Memorial donations may be made to the Pulaski Animal Center.

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

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

Joyce J. Reuille

September 15, 1950 to November 5, 2021

FRANCESVILLE - Joyce J. Reuille, 71, of Francesville (formerly of LaPorte) passed away at home Friday, Nov. 5.

She was born Sept. 15, 1950 in Lynch, KY to the late Arthur Lewis and Ora Bell Rogers Morgan. On Aug. 31, 1984, she married Dennis W. Reuille in LaPorte. He survives.

Joyce J. Reuille

She is also survived by:
Terry (Amber) Griner, Winamac, Son
Lisa Lovejoy, Francesville, Daughter
Michelle Craft, Star City, Daughter
Angie (Chuck) Sigo, West Lafayette, Step-Daughter
8 Grandchildren
Elizabeth (Allen) Utterback, Sister
June Hancock, Sister
Gerrie Morgan, Sister
Thelma Culp, Sister
Roy (Maria) Morgan, Brother
Arthur Morgan, Brother
David Morgan, Brother
Mary (Jerry Lawson) Morgan, Sister
Jennifer Morgan, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Shirley Martin, Sister
Signar Morgan, Brother
Robert Morgan, Brother
Hobert Morgan, Brother
Jeff Morgan, Brother
Johnnie Lewis Morgan, Brother

Mrs. Reuille was a proud homemaker. She enjoyed gardening and canning as well as flower gardening. She especially enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren. She liked playing Rummy and other card games for fun. She had a heart of gold and did so much for others. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 12, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 13, at the funeral home. Pastor John Countryman will officiate. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski Animal Center or Cornerstone Ministry.

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

Frances A. Hoover

February 25, 1936 to November 3, 2021

ROYAL CENTER - Frances A. Hoover, 85, of Star City, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 3, at home.

Born on Feb. 25, 1936 in Chicago, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Hannah Dunker Smidler. She was a Francesville High School graduate. On July 30, 1955, she married Donald “Dink” Hoover. He preceded her in death on Nov. 6, 1992.

Frances Hoover

Survivors include her children, Douglas (Lenora) Hoover of Star City, David (Mary) Hoover of Star City, Dale (Linda) Hoover of Star City, Denise (Raymond) Johnson of Star City and Diana (Thomas) Tiede of Star City; brother, Herman “Sonny” (Norma) Smidler of Monticello, and sisters, Katherine “Bunny” (Nub) Brogdon of Winamac and Paula (Larry) Beauchamp of Monticello. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by infant son, Daniel Hoover and brother, Freddie Smidler.

Mrs. Hoover was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pulaski and the Christian Mother’s Society. She was a farmer’s wife and mother and had many jobs in her life. She was a jack of all trades and a master of none. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, canning and most of all spending time with her family.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 8, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Harrison Chapel, Royal Center. A mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 9, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pulaski. Burial will be at St. Joseph South Catholic Cemetery in Pulaski.

Memorial donations may be made to the St. Joseph Christian Mother’s Society and/or the Star City Volunteer Fire Department.

Mrs. Hoover’s online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.