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ObituariesMarianne Falvey ButlerFebruary 26, 1937 to May 5, 2021 WINAMAC – Services have been set for Marianne [Falvey] Butler, 84, of Chicago, who passed away May 5, 2021. She was born Feb. 26, 1937 to the late Mark and Floretta [Cavanagh] Falvey. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 31, (2023), at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Winamac, with Rev. Andrew Dekeyser officiating. Burial will follow at the cemetery. Local arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
Susan D. WeinackerFebruary 9, 1952 to May 4, 2021 ROYAL CENTER - Susan D. “Sue” Weinacker, 69, of Winamac passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning May 4, at her home.
Born Feb. 9, 1952 in Melrose Park, Ill., she was the daughter of the late Robert Derry and Garlane “Micky” Cooper. She married Martin J. Weinacker on July 17, 1976. He preceded her in death on Dec. 17, 2003. Survivors include her children Debra (Tony) Kundert of Wisconsin, Patrick (Joan) Weinacker of Illinois and Kerry (Bo) Disinger of Winamac; sister Kim (Brian) Jenkner of Illinois; and grandchildren, Melanie (Mathew), Vincent (Renea), Katrina (Michael), Nicole (Nando), Renee (Jeff), Tina Marie (Joe), Timmy (Brittany), Jamie (Brittany), Daniel (Sara), Kayla (Derek), Dennis, Erin, Daryl Jr., and Charlie. Also surviving are many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers Jimmy Nichloff, Stevie Nichloff, Bobby Derry, and sister Donna Rodriguez; daughter-in-law, Sue Weinacker, and son-in-law, David Chaples (Big Dave). Also preceding her were grandchildren Jonnie Catizone, and David Chaples (Little Dave). Mrs. Weinacker was a lifelong homemaker, and she enjoyed cooking, drawing, coloring, fishing, dancing and watching old movies. A celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date in Lake County (Ind.). Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to CancerCare.org.
An online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared with the family at Arrangements have been entrusted to Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Harrison Chapel, Royal Center. John W. HagenMay 15, 1975 to May 5, 2021 WINAMAC - John William Hagen, 45, of Winamac, passed away Wednesday, May 5. He was born May 15, 1975 in Winamac to Freddie Junior and Dorothy Stellter Hagen. He attended Winamac Community High School. On Oct. 18, 1996, he married Dawn Michelle Bowen in Winamac. She survives.
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Preceded in death by: Mr. Hagen was a talented carpenter and could fix anything. He was an avid outdoorsman and was a former member of the Iroquois Archery Club. He enjoyed hunting, gardening, grilling, and cooking. He especially enjoyed spending time with his children. He will be sadly missed by his friends and family. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 8, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., Saturday, at the funeral home with Bret Dilts and Ed Clark officiating. 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. Lenora E. PullinsApril 30, 1939 to April 30, 2021 MEDARYVILLE - Leona E. Pullins, 82, of Chalmers (formerly of Medaryville), passed away Friday, April 30, at her home. She was born April 30, 1939 in Newland, IN to the late Louis and Leona Risner Jones. She graduated from Wheatfield High School in 1957. She married George E. Pullins on Oct. 3, 1959 in Medaryville at the Methodist Church. He passed away Dec. 7, 2004.
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Preceded in death by: As a young woman, Mrs. Pullins worked at the Medaryville Garment Factory. For many years, she was a babysitter for local children. She retired from the West Side Senior Center as site manager. Most importantly, she was a devoted wife and mother. She was a lifelong member of the Medaryville United Methodist Church, where she was a youth leader as well as a VBS and Sunday school teacher. Most recently, she was attending Chalmers Community Church. She enjoyed reading her Bible and loved serving the Lord. She enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking, crocheting, quilting, and sewing. She also enjoyed bird watching and reading. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m., Monday, May 10, at White Post Cemetery in Medaryville, with Rev. Jonathan McKinley officiating. Burial will follow.. Memorial donations may be made to Medaryville United Methodist Church, Chalmers Community Church, or West Side Senior Center. Online condolences may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville. Gregory P. DolezalApril 10, 1954 to April 28, 2021 KNOX - Gregory P. Dolezal, 67, of Kewanna, passed away Wednesday, April 28.
He was born April 10, 1954 in Gary, to Edward and Geraldine Dolezal, both deceased. He married Cheryl Blessing on Aug. 23, 1996. She survives. He is also survived by his children, Kara (Jon) Rhoda of La Crosse, Jennifer (Steve) Jozwiak of Juneau, Alaska, and Brett (Beth) Dolezal of North Judson; a stepdaughter, Kelly (Mark) John of St. Charles, Ill.; a brother, David (Cynthia) Dolezal of Marietta, Ga.; and 10 grandchildren, Jesse and Ethan Rhoda, Tyler, Zachary and Benjamin John, Hannah, Bentley and Mackenzi Dolezal, and Michael and Anna Jozwiak. Mr. Dolezal had been the proprietor of Ed’s Auto Parts in Knox for over 50 years, and most recently was the owner of G&G Guns in Star City. He loved hunting and fishing, and was an active member of the Star City Lions Club and the Winamac First United Methodist Church. A funeral service will be at 12 noon (ET), Tuesday, May 4, with visitation two hours prior to services, at First United Methodist Church, Winamac. Burial will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery in Knox. Barbara Kleinofen, Lay Leader at Winamac First United Methodist Church will officiate. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Star City Lions Club would be appreciated. M.C. Smith Funeral Home in Knox is handling arrangements. Caroline R. Boos JohnsonJune 13, 1933 to April 18, 2021 WINAMAC - Caroline R. Boos Johnson, 87, of Birmingham, AL (formerly of Lake Bruce), passed away Sunday, April 18, at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham. She was born June 13, 1933 in Chicago to the late Freidel Henry and Bernice Busch Renee. She graduated from Kewanna High School and attended Indiana University in Bloomington.
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Preceded in death by: Mrs. Boos/Johnson worked in the horsemanship department at Culver Military Academy in Culver from 1967-1980, was employed as an administrative assistant for the American Librarians Association 1980-1984, and served as a project accountant at W.E. O’Neil Construction in Chicago from 1984 until her retirement in 1998. She attended Leiter’s Ford United Methodist Church and Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, where she and Paul were married. She enjoyed singing with The Notables (along with her husband Paul and step-daughter Lori). She was also a member of a local Red Hat Ladies Club. She enjoyed traveling with Paul, and together they toured many destinations in the U.S. and Europe. The couple also visited children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, sharing precious time with family, eating, talking, and playing cards. She loved to read, swim, grow flowers, cook, and decorate her home. She also loved to visit antique shops. She and Paul shared a passion for watching hummingbirds and a variety of other birds that visited the feeders on her back porch. A graveside services will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 27, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Lake Bruce, with Pastor Dave Sommers officiating. All are welcome. Memorial donations may be made to: Pleasant Hill Cemetery Association, Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church or Leiter’s Ford United Methodist Church. Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac. John C. KellerNovember 5, 1939 to April 16, 2021 KEWANNA - John C. Keller, 81, of Winamac passed away Friday, April 16, at his home. Born Nov. 5, 1939 in Monterey, he was the son of the late Clem and Marjorie Prendergast Keller. He was a 1958 Monterey High School graduate. On Sept. 21, 1989, he married Colleen G. Foust. She survives.
Survivors also include son, Michael Keller (Marielle) of South Bend; daughters, Susan Maes (Mark) of Culver, Sheila Broeker (Tim) of Monterey, Nancy Davis (Rob) of New Jersey, and Becky Risner (Boyd) of Plymouth; brothers, Thomas Keller of Nappanee, Robert Keller of Monterey, James Keller of Monterey, Jerry Keller of Monterey, and Danny Keller of Culver; sisters, Pat O’Donnell of Francesville, Ruth Zehner of Monterey, Mary Personett of Logansport and Marjorie Wise of Monterey; sister-in-law, Jean Keller; grandchildren, Meagan Maes Hladik, Mark Robert Maes, Mitch Maes, Jonathan Broeker, Jordan Broeker, Chloe Broeker, Hannah Davis, Ben Davis, Noah Risner, Luke Risner, and Monroe Keller; and many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Clem Keller Jr. Mr. Keller owned and operated the Keller Advisory Group in Winamac for 35-plus years. Throughout his life, he enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, playing cards, especially Euchre, and spending time with family and friends. He was a strong advocate of No Child Should Go Hungry in a Farming Community. Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 21, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Metzger Chapel, Kewanna. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 22, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Leiters Ford Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Pulaski County Community Foundation, John C. Keller Memorial Ag Scholarship and/or a local community food pantry. An online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared with the Keller family at www.ransfunerahomes.com.
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