Obituaries

Mary L. Anderson

August 6, 1946 to May 30, 2024

WINAMAC - Mary Lee Anderson, 77, of Kewanna, passed away Thursday, May 30, at her home.

She was born Aug. 6, 1946 in Chicago to the late Thomas and Clara [Malleck] Tomczak.

She is survived by:
James (Jennifer Bushee) Lehnerer, Kewanna, Son

Mrs. Anderson requested no services be held.

Memorial donations may be made to the National Down Syndrome Society.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Sue C. Tuley

December 28, 1935 to May 28, 2024

WINAMAC - Sue C. Tuley, 88, of Winamac, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 28, at Hickory Creek in Winamac.

She was born Dec. 28, 1935 in Kewanna, to the late Charles E. and Mary Ellen [Felder] Hott. She graduated from Winamac High School in 1953.

Sue Tuley

She is survived by:
Ronni (Dan) Newman-Kohlmeyer, Winamac, Daughter
Marcia Smith, Indianapolis, Daughter
Lynda (Keith) Hurlburt, Winamac, Daughter
Grandchildren: Josh (Robyn) Newman, Blake Newman, Bobby Jo (Guy) Rugg, Tonya (Dale) Brew-Pick, Whitney Brew, Dr. Brooke (Harley) Nelson, and Ryan (Marie) Hurlburt.
16 Great-Grandchildren
2 Great-Great-Granchildren
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Wesley Blane Tuley, Infant Son
Dr. Robert Hott, Brother
Nancy Curtis, Sister

Mrs. Tuley began her working career as a very successful beautician. She retired from the Pulaski County Public Library after many years of dedicated service. In her younger years, she cherished spending summer Sundays at “Culver Lake.” Throughout her life, she enjoyed square dancing and camping. In recent years, she had a lot of fun at the casino with family. She had a very giving heart and lived a life of kindness. She will be deeply missed.

Per Sue’s request, her body was donated to the Indiana University Anatomical Education Program. Private burial of cremated remains will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) where she will be laid to rest by her infant son, Wesley Blane.

Memorial donations may be made to Indiana University Anatomical Education Program or Hickory Creek.

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

Local arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Kenneth J. May

Feb. 2, 1955 to May 28, 2024

MARTINSVILLE - Kenneth Jay May, 69, of Eminence, IN passed away Tuesday, May 28, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born Feb. 2, 1955, in Logansport to the late James N. and Nancy A. (Fisher) May. He was a graduate of Winamac Community High School, where he was a member of the high school football team.

Kenneth May

He is survived by his wife, Kelly (Brown) May of Cloverdale whom he married Feb. 14, 2012, after 10 years of dating. He also leaves behind his son Danny (Stephanie) May of Pittsboro; daughter Amy (Travis) Caldwell of Peru; stepson Wesley (Caitlin) Odom of Indianapolis; sister Linda Souder of Garrett; three grandchildren and one expected in July; and his father-in-law Wayne Brown of Eminence.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers Larry and Richard May, and brother-in-law Bill Souder.

Mr. May had been a resident of Morgan County since 2017, spending most of his adult life in Pittsboro. He was a transmission specialist and retired from Skillman Corporation. In recent years, he was a member of the Eminence Harvest Festival. After retirement, he continued to master his skills at home doing the work he most enjoyed. He undoubtedly had a love and talent for restoring and repairing automobiles. He was an avid race fan, including NASCAR and Indy Car racing, loved visiting casinos, and was the best “doggie dad” to his two loyal companions, Lobo and Gunner. He adored being a grandfather. It is safe to say his first biological grandson was his entire world, and he was thrilled to become a grandpa again to his granddaughter who is expected this July. He undoubtedly loved his family and any gathering or event where he could spend time with them. He will also be remembered as quite the “people person” who, according to his wife, “so enjoyed his people.” He also enjoyed camping and traveling and took the trip of a lifetime in 2023 with his wife where they traveled the Historic Route 66, from Chicago to California.

In honoring his wishes, his earthly remains will be cremated. Family and friends are invited to visit from 3 to 5 p.m., Thursday, June 6, at Neal & Summers Funeral & Cremation Center in Martinsville. A memorial service celebrating his life will begin immediately following the visitation at 5 p.m., at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Indiana, c/o Neal & Summers, 110 E. Poston Rd., Martinsville, IN 46151.

Online condolences and memories may be shared with Mr. May’s family at www.nealandsummers.com.

Loretta A. Krulik

July 25, 1934 to May 27, 2024

WINAMAC - Loretta A. Krulik, 89, of Winamac, passed away peacefully Monday, May 27, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Lafayette, surrounded by her family.

She was born July 26, 1934 at the family home place in rural Winamac to the late Frank W. and Louise A. [Gniadek] Skalon. On Aug. 4, 1951, she married Paul A. Krulik in North Judson. He passed away May 23, 2012.

Loretta Krulik

She is survived by:
Beverly Jean (John) Huber, Montezuma (IN), Daughter
Joseph J. (Brenda) Krulik, Sr., Winamac, Son
Grandchildren: Jason (Joy) Huber, Leo (IN), Nathan (Sara) Huber, Lafayette, Julie (Aaron) Zeller, Seneca, SC, Andrew (Tianna) Huber, West Lafayette, Shawn Krulik, Winamac, and Trenton (Morgan) Krulik, Winamac.
Great-Grandchildren: Jayla Huber, Jacki Huber, Avery Huber, Finley Huber, Truman Huber, Fiona Huber, Calvin Huber, Lydia Zeller, Micah Zeller, Caleb Zeller, Abby Grace Zeller, Macy Mullaney, Fallon Krulik, Danica Krulik, and Kelso Krulik.
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Joseph J. “Joey” Krulik Jr., Grandson
Leopold Skalon, Brother
John Skalon, Brother
Ralph Skalon, Brother

Together, Mrs. Krulik and her husband poured many years of devotion into St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Medaryville. They were also active with the Knights of Columbus in Winamac for a period of time. In later years, they enjoyed coffee with friends at McDonald’s. She loved being a wife and mother. She worked as a custodian while her children were in school, but was most proud to be a homemaker. She had a gift for hospitality and deeply enjoyed hosting friends and family. She also enjoyed needlework, cooking, gardening (raising both flowers and vegetables), and canning. She cherished time spent at the West Side Senior Center in Medaryville. Most of all, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her the greatest joy. She held each one of them close in heart and in prayer every day. Loretta will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Visitation will from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, June 6, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, June 7, at the funeral home with her grandson, Jason Huber, officiating. Burial will be at Idle Cemetery, Jefferson Township.

Memorial donations may be made to Idle Cemetery.

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

Russell E. French

January 18, 1960 to May 24, 2024

KEWANNA - Russell E. French, 64, of Winamac passed away at 9 p.m., Friday, May 24, at home.

Born on Jan. 18, 1960 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Jerald and Nancy (Ingram) French. He was a 1978 Kewanna High School graduate.

Survivors include his former wife Spring J. Rose of Lafayette; children Jake (Sarah) Wilson, Geanie Lee Wilson, Jesse Wilson, Kaylee (Scott) Ray, Emily (Clayton Cates) French, Matthew and Alanny Perez and their mother Ashlyn “Niki” Perez, Alyssa Martin and her mother Brittany Martin; brothers James (Jan) French, Robert (Rikki) French French; sisters Michele Gold, Kristine (Gary) Goodwin; and grandchildren Heavin, Dakota, Brooklyn, Cayden, Heidi Duckett, Arabella, Lilly Sallee and Daliela Ray, Aaron Wilson, Lemmy Smith, Remi, Naminé Wilson and Ben Cates.

He was also preceded in death by sister Jean Marie French and son-in-law Shawn Duckett.

Mr. French was a former member of Kewanna Union Twp. Volunteer Fire Department and retired from BraunAbility in Winamac in 2019.

A memorial service will be at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the donor’s local volunteer fire department.

Mr. French’s online guestbook is available, and condolences may be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

Kurt N. Smolek

September 7, 1973 to May 24, 2024

MEDARYVILLE - Kurt N. Smolek, 50, of Westfield, WI (formerly of Francesville and Medaryville) passed away peacefully Friday, May 24, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI, following a brief illness.

He was born Sept. 7, 1973 in Denver, CO to Theodore and Phyllis [Ewing] Smolek. He was a 1992 graduate of West Central High School in Francesville and a 1995 graduate of Purdue University. He continued his education at Madison Area Technical College and University of Wisconsin.  He married Katie, on Sept. 14, 2002. She survives.

Kurt Smolek

He is also survived by:
Trevor (Emily) Hammond, Son
Hannah Smolek, Daughter
Bret Smolek, Son
Jack Hammond, Grandson
Arden and Phyllis [Ewing] Bathke, Parents
Many beloved relatives and friends

He was preceded in death by:
Theodore Smolek, Father
Lisa Bathke, Infant Sister
Robert and Alma Ewing, Grandparents
James and Opal Smolek, Grandparents
Otto and Hilda Bathke, Grandparents
Many beloved relatives and friends

Mr. Smolek lived in northwest Indiana until 2008, and in 2009, the family joined him in Wisconsin.  He was an inventor, author and business owner. He was a proud father to his three children and an even prouder papa to his grandson. He loved fishing and couldn’t wait for the yearly family fishing vacation. He also loved football, sports cards, and just being by the water somewhere. He enjoyed meeting and talking to everyone, especially in the shop he and Katie created two years ago - Sasquatch’s Variety Shop in Princeton, WI.

A celebration of Kurt’s life will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. (CT), Sunday, June 2, at Steinhaus-Holly Funeral Home in Westfield, WI.

A celebration of Kurt’s life will also be held from 2 to 6 p.m. (ET), Monday, June 10, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family c/o Katie Smolek.

Local arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville.