Obituaries

Randy E. Baker

January 26, 1954 to July 18, 2021

WINAMAC - Randy E. Baker, 67, of Winamac, passed away Sunday, July 18, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born Jan. 26, 1954, in Lafayette, to the late Ralph W. and Dorothy A. Weaver Baker. He graduated from Winamac Community High School in 1972. On April 28, 1984, he married Brenda S. Crider. She survives.

Randy Baker

He is also survived by:
Eugene (Angela) Baker, Rochester, Son
John Baker, Evergreen, AL, Son
Stacy (Todd) Hargis, Ft. Wayne, Daughter
Kaelan Baker, Grandson
Isobel Baker, Granddaughter
Sabina Baker, Granddaughter
Richard Hargis, Grandson
Bernadette Hargis, Granddaughter
Kim Baker, Winamac, Brother
Debby (Jody) Stillwell, Winamac, Sister
Alvin Stamper, Winamac, Brother-in-law
Carol Shidler, Winamac, Sister-in-law
Bob Crider, Logansport, Brother-in-law
Karen (Gary) Graves, Winamac, Sister-in-law
Steve Crider, Winamac, Brother-in-law
Bill (Deb) Crider, Star City, Brother-in-law
Linda (Mario) Lopez, Indianapolis, Sister-in-law
Mike Crider, Winamac, Brother-in-law
Sam Crider, Winamac, Brother-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews
Many Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Brenda Baker, Infant Sister
Monica Stamper, Sister

Mr. Baker was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church and the Knights Columbus in Winamac. He was also a member of the Hoosier Cobra Club. He enjoyed farming, driving his Cobra, fishing, hunting, and photography. He was a proud supporter of Pulaski County 4-H. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 21, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. A scriptural wake service will follow at 8 p.m., at the funeral home with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating, followed by a rosary service. A funeral mass will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 22, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Andrew DeKeyser officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

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

Corey A. Loveless

August 3, 1973 to July 17, 2021

WINAMAC - Corey Andrew Loveless, 47, of Winamac (formerly of Valparaiso), passed away Saturday, July 17, at his home.

He was born Aug. 3, 1973 in Hobart, to the late William Wayne and Kathleen Sharon Stocker Loveless. He graduated from Wheeler High School in 1992.

Corey Loveless

He is survived by:
Caleigh Loveless, Ft. Wayne, Daughter
Talan Loveless, LaPaz, Son
Richard (Kelly) Loveless, Valparaiso
Amy (Ronald) Holland, Valparaiso
Alex Loveless, Nephew
Aaron Holland, Nephew
Clayton Holland, Nephew
Audrey Holland, Niece

Preceded in death by:
William Wayne and Kathleen Sharon Stocker Loveless, Parents

Mr. Loveless was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. He will be dearly missed by his friends and family.

The family will host a memorial service at a later date.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Elizabeth A. Wallace

November 9, 1938 to July 17, 2021

WINAMAC - Elizabeth A. “Betty” Wallace, 82, of Winamac, passed away at 3:40 p.m., Saturday, July 17, at her home.

She was born Nov. 9, 1938 in Winamac to the late Clement A. and Bernice B. Kuhn Braun. She graduated from Winamac High School in 1957. On Sept. 18, 1982, she married Walter G. “Walt” Wallace at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac. He passed away June 20, 2020.

Elizabeth Wallace

She is survived by:
Diana (Tom) Thompson, Winamac, Daughter
Elaine (Dave) Crissinger, Winamac, Daughter
Vickie (Herb) Purtee, Winamac, Daughter
Michael (Alisha) Wright, Winamac, Son
Grandchildren: Eugene (Angela) Baker, John Baker, Rachel (Sean) Rohr, Richard (Bonnie) Penn, Timothy (MacKenzie) Crissinger, Lisa Crissinger, Matthew (Doralee) Shidler, Michael (Jaime) Shidler, Mark Shidler, Miles Shidler, Elizabeth (Kerry) Wright, Michael (Dakota) Wright, and Emily Greer.
Many Great-Grandchildren
Jan (Paul) Meyer, Sister
Dorothy Braun, Sister
Margaret Shegas, Sister
Tony (Joy) Braun, Brother
Andy Braun, Brother
Ruth (Mike) Robbins, Sister
Jerry Braun, Brother
Clara Braun, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Donald Wright, Infant Son
Amber Wible, Infant Granddaughter
Pat Braun, Sister
Rosemary Cottrell, Sister
Terry Braun, Brother

Mrs. Wallace was retired from Pulaski Memorial Hospital where she had worked as a cook for 28 years. She was an active member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church as well as the Ladies of Charity and Christian Mothers. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society, Pulaski Memorial Auxiliary, Eagle’s Auxiliary, and American Legion Auxiliary. She was a volunteer and board member of Pulaski County Human Services and enjoyed spending time at the Von Tobel Senior Center. She also enjoyed gardening and bird watching. She loved her family very much. She especially adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 20, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. A scriptural wake service will follow at 8 p.m., with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating, followed by a Ladies of Charity and Christian Mothers service. A funeral mass will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 21, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac, with Rev. Daniel Shine officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the Von Tobel Senior Center.

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

Penny K. Craft

July 13, 1951 to July 16, 2021

WINAMAC - Penny Kayleen Craft, 70, of Winamac, passed away at her home Friday, July 16.

She was born July 13, 1951 in Lafayette, to Charles Kern and Glenna Dean Kirts Leming. She married James D. Craft. He survives.

Penny Craft

She is also survived by:
Brigette (Dean Leazenby) Fairchild-Leazenby, Bristol, Daughter
Steven Fairchild, West Lafayette, Son
Ryan (Carrie) Fairchild, Medaryville, Son
Eric (Lesley) Craft, Knox, IN Step Son
Grandchildren: Tyson Leazenby, Kya Leazenby, Breanna Fairchild, Taylor Fairchild, Cali (Canaan) Mahaffey, Lucas Fairchild, Dalton Craft, and Ashten Craft.
Maisie Mahaffey, Great-Granddaughter
Aurora Craft, Great-Granddaughter
Glenna Dean Kirts Jeffries, Lafayette, Mother
Cheryl (Kenny) Mikels, Lafayette, Sister
Leslie (Steve) Norman, Lafayette, Sister
Cindy (Scott) Rickard, Battle Ground, Sister
Phyllis Herget, Battle Ground, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews
Steve Fairchild, Medaryville, Former Spouse

Preceded in death by:
Charles K. Leming, Father
Jeff Jeffries, Step-Father
Dixie Wray, Sister

Mrs. Craft grew up in Battleground, IN, and graduated from high school there. She worked many years at Thermo Products in North Judson. She also worked as a dispatcher for a private trucking company in DeMotte. She enjoyed enjoying retired life and living on the Tippecanoe River with her husband, Jim. She loved her dogs, watching Jeopardy, and collecting figurines. More than anything, she enjoyed spending time with her family whom she loved dearly. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

A funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 20, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Private burial will take place at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the family.

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

Raleigh Shepherd

August 22, 1943 to July 16, 2021

WINAMAC - Raleigh Shepherd, 77, of Knox, passed away Friday, July 16, peacefully at his home.

He was born Aug. 22, 1943 in Prestonsburg, KY to the late John Henry and Mary Ousley Shepherd. On April 15, 1988, he married Lillie Mae Young McGuffie in Nappanee. She survives.

He is also survived by:
Raleigh J. (Nicki) Shepherd, Goshen, Son
Eric Shepherd, Elkhart, Son
Vicki Watson, Knox, Step-Daughter
Daniel McGuffie, Knox, Step-Son
3 Grandchildren
Brenda (Stan) Ratliff, Fresno, CA, Sister
Bessie Blue, Warsaw, Sister
Carson Shepherd, Warsaw, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Jerome Shepherd, Brother

Mr. Shepherd’s family moved to Warsaw when he was young. He served as a military policeman in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW. He worked hard his entire life. He enjoyed playing golf, going to the boat, and watching football. He was a quiet man with a big heart. He will be deeply missed.

Private burial with military honors will take place at Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw.

Memorial donations may be made to the Memorial Swinging Bridge Project.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Charles A. Rose Sr.

October 9, 1928 to July 7, 2021

WINAMAC - Charles A. “Charlie” Rose Sr., 92, of Winamac, passed away Wednesday, July 7, at home.

He was born Oct. 9, 1928 in North Judson, to the late Rudolph and Mollie Rater Rose. On Oct. 28, 1950, he married Bernice M. Garling in Francesville. She passed away April 21, 2014.

Charles Rose Sr.

Survivors include:
Cathy (Don) Wegner, Winamac, Daughter
Diane (Kent) Kruzick, Winamac, Daughter
Charles “Chuck” (Wendy) Rose Jr., Winamac, Son
Chris (Megan) Wegner, Grandson
Jeremy (Tonia) Wegner, Grandson
Michelle (Paul) Miller, Granddaughter
Kendra Craft, Granddaughter
Colleen Denham, Granddaughter
Kyle Kruzick, Grandson
Michael Rose, Grandson
Katie Kennedy, Granddaughter
Evan Rose, Grandson
16 Great Grandchildren: Kolbey, Kelsey, Avery, Penelope, Celia, Hunter, Addyson, Anna, Alexis (Dylan), Allison, Sydney, Madelyn, Isaac, Ethan, Eva, and Lucy.
Rudolph “Rudy” Rose Jr., Winamac, Brother
James (Bertha) Rose, North Judson, Brother
Leonard (Evelyn) Garling, Francesville, Brother-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Ann Rose, Granddaughter
Edward (Shirley) Rose, Brother
Geraldine Rose, Sister-in-law

Mr. Rose was a longtime member of St. James Salem United Church of Christ in Francesville. He was a proud member of the Teamsters Union for over 30 years. He enjoyed building, woodworking, and gardening. Following retirement, he worked with his brothers doing construction. He was an avid country music fan. He enjoyed playing his guitar and making music with his family. He loved his family very much and will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, July 11, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral Service will be at 10 a.m., Monday, July 12, at the funeral home with Rev. Nelda Seger officiating. Burial will be at St. James Salem Cemetery in Francesville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Visitors are encouraged to observe current health and safety guidelines.

Memorial donations may be made to St. James Salem United Church of Christ Endowment Fund at the Community Foundation of Pulaski County. Make checks payable to Community Foundation with the church name in the memo line. Contributions may be left at the funeral home or mailed to the Community Foundation PO Box 407, Winamac, IN 46996 or made online at www.cfopc.org/donate.

Online tributes may be made online at www.frainmortuary.com.