Obituaries

Edward F. Loehmer

October 20, 1926 to October 15, 2019

WINAMAC - Edward F. Loehmer, 92, of Winamac, passed away at 7:55 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac.

He was born Oct. 20, 1926 in Chicago Heights, IL to the late Mathias A. and Rose M. Schutz Loehmer. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. On March 31, 1951, he married the late Beverly Ledford. She passed away Jan. 27, 2018.

He is survived by:

James (Brenda) Loehmer, Pulaski, Son
JoEllen (Gary) Burton, Logansport, Daughter
Margaret (Robert) Gurley, Hebron, Daughter
David (Ronda) Loehmer, Winamac, Son
12 Grandchildren: Jeremiah Loehmer, Jamie (Nick) Dittemore, Ashley Loehmer, April (Jared) Simmermaker, Amy Parish, Abbey (Gregg) Eskridge, Sara (Eric) Marxmiller, Travis (Ashley) Seidel, Amber (Taylor Simpson) Seidel, Alex (Rachel) Burton, Chad (Katie) Burton and Scott (Caitlin) Thornburton
16 Great-Grandchildren
Laverne Reutebuch, Indianapolis, Sister
Ronald (Judy) Loehmer, Winamac, Brother
Marie Loehmer, Virginia Beach, VA, Sister-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Howard (Edna) Loehmer, Brother
Lawrence Loehmer, Infant Brother
Dolores (Dick) O'Conner (Ike) Haselby, Sister
Matthew Loehmer, Brother

Mr. Loehmer and his wife were retired dairy farmers in Winamac and received multiple awards for their herd production. He was a member of Farm Bureau, Dairy Commodity Committee and St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac. He had a strong work ethic and good sense of humor. He loved his family very much. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 18, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. A scriptural wake service will be at 8 p.m., at the funeral home. A funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 19, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac, with Rev. Jeffery Martin officiating. 
Burial will be at St. Peter's Cemetery in Winamac. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski Health Care Center Activity Fund.

Online Condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

Jeremy D. Bain

October 10, 1976 to October 14, 2019

WINAMAC - Jeremy Del Bain, 43, of Winamac, passed away unexpectedly at his home Monday, Oct. 14.

He was born Oct. 10, 1976 in Munster to Delbert L. and Ada L. Wilkey Bain. In 1996, he graduated from Bradleyville High School in Bradleyville, MO. He served in the U.S. Army. After serving, he moved to Winamac. While working full time, he earned an associate's degree in criminology from University of Phoenix.

He is survived by:

Isabella Rose Bain, Winamac, Daughter
Angela R. Bain, Winamac, Former Spouse
Delbert L. Bain, Winamac, Father
Melissa K. Bain West, Medaryville, Former Step-Mother
Joshua L. (Tiffany Kretchmer) Bain, Winamac, Brother
Kelly J. (Corbin Pursifull) Bain, Winamac, Sister
Megan C. Bain, Winamac, Sister
Ashley M. (Kyle Brunt, Sr.) Bain, Winamac, Sister
3 Step-Brothers: Shaun, Dylan and Matthew
1 Step-Sister: Audrey
4 Nephews: Wyatt, Jordon, Jasper and Kyle, Jr.
3 Nieces: Jazlyn, Haven and Karlie
Many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Ada L. Wilkey Bain Davis, Mother
Lawrence and Elsie Wilkey, Maternal Grandparents
John and Martha Bain, Paternal Grandparents
Bessie Bain, Step-Paternal Grandmother

Mr. Bain was employed as a fork lift driver at ACPI Wood Products in Culver. He was an active member of the NRA. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially concerts, gardening, raising animals, camping, fishing and hunting. Hunting was a big part of his life. He was an avid Notre Dame fan. He loved his family very much. His greatest passion was being a father to his daughter, Bella Boo. He was a loving son, daddy, big brother, uncle and friend. He will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A celebration of life will follow at 7 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home with Pastor Heath Hiatt officiating. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military honors. Final disposition will take place at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the Winamac Fish and Wild Life.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

Frances E. Doty

December 30, 1940 to October 7, 2019

WINAMAC - Frances Ellen May Doty, 78, of Winamac, passed away at 2 a.m., Monday, Oct. 7, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

She was born Dec. 31, 1940 in Lawton, IN to the late Harvey Leroy and Lillian May Olson Smith. She graduated from Monterey High School. On July 1, 1961, she married Carl Thomas Doty in Winamac. He survives.

Survivors also include:
DeWayne (Debra) Doty, Winamac, Son
Joy Sherrick, Atlanta, GA, Daughter
Janette (Sean) Surrisi, Culver, Daughter
Michael (fiance: Whitney Frey) Doty, Grandson
Benjamin (Laura) Doty, Grandson
Sarah (Logan) Kreft, Granddaughter
Danielle Sherrick, Granddaughter
Frances Sherrick, Granddaughter
Abigail Surrisi, Granddaughter
5 Great-Grandchildren: Dylan, Brantley, Braden, Lillian and Clayton
Harold L. Smith, Winamac, Brother
Wayne E. (Marlene) Smith, Dallas, TX, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Dan Sherrick, Son-in-law
Herbert "Herbie" Smith, Infant Brother
Josie Smith, Sister-in-law

Mrs. Doty was a charter member of the Winamac Church of the Nazarene. She loved her church family very much and faithfully supported the missions of the church. She was a talented musician who played the piano, organ and accordion. She provided music for several area churches, many weddings and funerals as well as Sunday services at a local nursing home. She also taught piano lessons for children at her home. She enjoyed cooking for others and collecting cookbooks. Most of all, she loved her family very much. She was a caregiver for her mother and also cared for her grandchildren. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 10, at the Winamac Church of the Nazarene in Winamac; and from 1:30 ti 2:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 11, also at the church. The funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m., Friday (Oct. 11), at the church with Pastor Tanner Griffin officiating. Burial will be at Reed Cemetery in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the Winamac Church of the Nazarene in Winamac.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

Tom Goble

December 14, 1936 to October 7, 2019

WINAMAC - Tom L. Goble, 82, of Pulaski, passed away at 12:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 7, at his home, surrounded by family.

He was born Dec. 14, 1936 in Winamac, to the late Frank and Helen L. Miller Goble. On April 12, 1958, he married the late Patricia L. "Pat" Crist at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski. She passed away Sept. 30, 2017.

He is survived by:
Richard "Rick" Goble, Lafayette, Son
Randall "Randy" (Billie) Goble, Pulaski, Son
Rochelle "Shelly" Goble, Pulaski, Daughter
9 Grandchildren
12 Great-Grandchildren
1 Great-Great-Granddaughter
Becky Tiede, Francesville, Sister
Bob Schultz, Francesville, Brother-in-law
Phyllis Goble Kruger, Francesville, Sister-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Roberta Goble, Daughter
Robert "Bob" Goble, Son
Ronald "Ronnie" Goble, Son
Roger Goble, Son
Phyllis (John) Rice, Sister
Peggy Schultz, Sister
Bob Goble, Brother
Skip Tiede, Brother-in-law

Mr. Goble was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He served several years on the Eastern Pulaski School Board and also had served as Indian Creek Township Trustee. He was retired from Plymouth Tube. After retirement, he worked for PWRTC. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing league at Moss Creek. He loved the Tippecanoe River and all of the rivers he visited throughout the Midwest. He greatly enjoyed canoeing and canoe racing with his boys. He had many fond memories of camping on the river with his friends and family. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9, at St. Joseph Cemetery South in Pulaski. Burial will be at the St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Guardian Angels Hospice.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

William C. Krohn

September 5, 1932 to October 4, 2019

WINAMAC - William Charles "Bill" Krohn, 87, of Kewanna, passed away at 4:32 a.m., Friday, Oct. 4, at his home.

He was born Sept. 5, 1932 in Denham, to the late Charles and Clara Reichert Krohn. In 1950, he graduated from Winamac High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Elizabeth Jean "Libby" Kurz on Aug. 15, 1973 at Pleasant Hill Methodist Church. She survives.

Survivors also include:
Mark (Connie) Ingram, Winamac, Step-Son
Diana L. (Walt) Lowry Hanselman, Plymouth, Step-Daughter
Kirk Ingram, Winamac, Step-Son
James K. Ingram, Kewanna, Step-Son
11 Step-Grandchildren
8 Step-Great-Grandchildren
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Lisa A. Ingram, Daughter-in-law
Terry E. Lowry, Son-in-law
Florence Klampe, Sister
Dorothy Eiler, Sister
Evelyn Leslin, Sister
Clara Mae Locke, Sister
Bud Krohn Sr., Brother

Mr. Krohn was a lifelong resident and farmer in Pulaski County. He also served two terms as Harrison Township Trustee, eight years on the Pulaski County Welfare Board, and 20 years on the Pulaski County Aviation Board for Arens Field. He enjoyed hunting and watching wildlife. He was a great story teller and enjoyed writing poetry. He was a dog lover.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, at Lake Bruce. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to Fulton County Hospice or Pulaski Memorial Hospital.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

Thomas E. Cosgray

August 18, 1936 to October 3, 2019

WINAMAC - Thomas Eugene Cosgray, 83, of Crystal Lake, IL passed away Thursday, Oct. 3, at JourneyCare in Barrington, IL. 

He was born Aug. 18, 1936 in Star City, to Ernest and Ethel Cosgray. He joined the U.S. Army in 1956 after high school graduation. While stationed in France, he enjoyed traveling to many foreign countries. After returning from service, he married Patricia Wentzel on May 10, 1958 in Monterey. She survives.

Also surviving are children Jaqueline Cosgray, Dwayne (Nora) Cosgray, Karen (Jose) Cosgray and Darrel (Betsy) Cosgray; grandchildren, Michelle (Jeremy) Harper, Melissa (Bernie) Malouin, Amy (Harley) Rumentzas, Angela (Drew) Malcovski, Stella Cosgray, Daniel Cosgray, Katie Cosgray and Kyle Cosgray; and four great-grandchildren, Annika, Julianne, Melody and Colton. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Leah Jane Newman, Aldonna Zirkle, Norman Cosgray and Bonnie Markley. 

Mr. Cosgray worked in manufacturing, a career that lasted almost 50 years. In 1970, the family moved to Crystal Lake. There he started a side family business mowing lawns. It grew into Economy Landscaping where Mr. Cosgray and his sons filled their evenings and weekends installing lawns in Crystal Lake subdivisions.

A visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5, at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave. (Rte. 176), Crystal Lake, IL.

A second visitation will be from 12 noon  to 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 6, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Anne's Cemetery in Monterey, IN. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

Local arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.