Obituaries

Monica Stamper

January 31, 1963 to February 27, 2021

WINAMAC - Monica Stamper, 58, of Winamac, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Feb. 27, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac.

She was born Jan. 31, 1963 in Lafayette, to the late Ralph and Dorothy Weaver Baker. She graduated from Winamac Community High School in 1981. On June 5, 1988, she married Alvin Stamper at the Tippecanoe River State Park in Winamac. He survives.

She is survived by:
Alecia (Francis Czech) Stamper, Winamac, Daughter
Sierra (Morris) Stamper LeNeave, Winamac, Daughter
Mercy (Marcos) Gonzales, Logansport, Daughter
Jacobi and Lillie, Grandchildren
Randy (Brenda) Baker, Winamac, Brother
Kim Baker, Winamac, Brother
Debby (Jody) Stilwell, Winamac, Sister
Many Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins
Mary Baker, Aunt
Mary Pratt, Aunt
Catherine (Ed) Pratt, Aunt

Preceded in death by:
Brenda Baker, Infant Sister
Judy Baker, Sister-in-law
Jesse and Marilyn McClellan Stamper, In-Laws

Mrs. Stamper worked as a direct support professional at PEAK Community Services. She always said that the most important job she had was being a mother. She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac and the Twilight Twenty Home Ec Club. She was also a longtime 4-H leader. She operated her own business, Monica’s Crochet Creations. She enjoyed traveling to Florida and combing the beach for shark teeth and shells. She also enjoyed playing Euchre and going shopping. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, March 4, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, March 5, at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or American Heart Association or American Cancer Society.

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

Russell S. Franco

February 22, 2021

WINAMAC - Russell S. Franco, 74, of Winamac, passed away Monday, Feb. 22, at his home in Winamac.

No services will be held.

Arrangements entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac. 

Larry J. Edmondson

December 11, 1943 to February 25, 2021

WINAMAC - Larry Joe Edmondson, 77, of Winter Haven, FL (formerly of Star City) passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 25, at his home with family by his side.

He was born Dec. 11, 1943 in Linton, IN to the late Carl and Grace Perell Edmondson. He graduated from Jasonville (IN) High School. He married Mary Kathleen Williams on Feb. 17, 1963; they were married for 46 years until she died following a long battle with cancer in 2009. He married Betty Jo Gilbert Webster on Oct. 28, 2015. She survives.

Survivors also include:
Theresa A. (Dennis) Risner, Francesville, Daughter
Tony J. Edmondson, Kokomo, Son
Lisa M. (Brian) Guzman, Greenfield, Daughter
Bryan K. (Amber) Edmondson, Akron, Son
Angela (Tracy) Cress, Hoschton, GA, Step Daughter
Grandchildren: Amanda (Joshua) Rinehart, Ashley (Chad) Conley, Erika (Jake) Bryant, Sarah (fiancé: Zach Shidler) Redweik, Travis Edmondson, Andrea (Josh) Richmond, Destiny Evans, Brock Guzman, Grace Edmondson, Austin Edmondson, Eliseo Edmondson,  Mateo Edmondson, and Sunnie Sayers.
Great-Grandchildren: Lincoln Rinehart, Brea Conley, Beau Conley, Delaney Rinehart, Amelia Rinehart, Kinsley Bryant, Ellie Bryant, and Charlotte Rinehart.
Dorothy Dove, Linton, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews

He was preceded in death by:
Sarah Hartle, Infant Granddaughter
Emilee Edmondson, Infant Granddaughter
Bob Edmondson, Brother
Jim Edmondson, Brother
Jane Burger, Sister
Marilyn Sluder, Sister
Kenny Edmondson, Brother
Mary Ashcraft, Sister

Mr. Edmondson served as a jet engine mechanic in the U. S. Air Force. He was a hardworking man who dedicated his entire life to his family. He enjoyed singing karaoke, spending weekends at the racetrack with his family, listening to bluegrass and classic country, playing the banjo and guitar, playing golf, and watching his children and grandchildren live their dreams. He loved his sports on and off TV and was very passionate - even when the refs couldn’t see or let the girls stay in the lane for three seconds. His family was his everything. He was his grandchildren’s biggest fan and he cherished every moment he had with them. BR549, call me.

A private graveside service will be held at Buck Cemetery in Star City with Rev. Kevin Marsh officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the American Legion and VFW.

Memorial donations may be made to Buck Cemetery.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac,

Earl W. Bangel

November 5, 1929 to February 15, 2021

KEWANNA - Earl W. Bangel, 91, of Lake Bruce passed away Monday, Feb. 15, at his residence, surrounded by family.

Born on Nov. 5, 1929 in Indianapolis, he was the son of the late Wilbur and Lillian Deerberg Bangel. He was a Warren Central High School graduate. On Feb. 27, 1954, he married Mary L. Dellinger. She preceded him in death on April 9, 2010.

Survivors include his children, Darel W. Bangel and his wife Nancy of Alabama, Linda L. Bangel of Michigan, Louis A. Bangel and his wife Jean of Winamac, and Bruce D. Bangel and his wife Theresa of Indianapolis; and brother Glenn Bangel of Greenfield. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren and one on the way.

He was also preceded in death by sister Vera Lynch and her husband Thomas.

Mr. Bangel was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Germany during the Korean Conflict.  He was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Lake Bruce. He and his wife enjoyed square dancing.

Private family services will be held. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lake Bruce.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Fulton County Community Foundation.

Mr. Bangel’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.

Tevis A. Craft Jr.

September 24, 1963 to February 19, 2021

KNOX - Tevis A. Craft Jr., 57, of Winamac, passed away Friday, Feb. 19.

He was born Sept. 24, 1963 in Knox, to Tevis Sr. and Alice Beauchamp Craft, both deceased. On April 24, 1982 he married Lori Brady. She survives.

Also surviving are his sisters, Tammy Tobey of Knox and Susie Clemons of Walkerton, and his brother, Ron Craft of Argos.

Mr. Craft was an avid fisherman, loved to golf and loved riding motorcycles.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. (CT), Friday, Feb. 26, with visitation two hours prior to services, at M.C. Smith Funeral Home in Knox. Burial will follow at the Denham Cemetery.

Jeffrey Weyer

March 7, 1979 to February 20, 2021

WINAMAC - Jeffrey R. “Jeff” Weyer, 41, of Valparaiso, passed away Saturday, Feb. 20, at his home.

He was born March 7, 1979 in Merrillville, to Jerry and Judy Johnson Weyer. He graduated from Washington Twp. High School in Valparaiso.

He is survived by:
Alexis Weyer, Valparaiso, Daughter
Logan Weyer, Valparaiso, Son
Judy Johnson Walton, Winamac, Mother
Torri Inman, Winamac, Sister
Amari Inman, Winamac, Niece
Brason Inman, Winamac, Nephew
Many Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins
Lana Olson, Wheatfield, Fiancée

Preceded in death by:
Jerry Weyer, Father

Mr. Weyer worked for NIPSCO as a lineman for many years. He enjoyed motorcycles and cars as well as working with his hands. He was a Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan. He adored his children, Lexi and Logan. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27; and 12 noon to 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 28, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home with Rev. David Norris officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McFarland Addition) in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to First Federal Bank in Winamac, where an account will be established for Lexi and Logan.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com