Joe W. Kestle
Joe W. Kestle, 68, Winamac, died unexpectedly Tuesday, April 22, 2025. He was born Sept. 17, 1956, in Knox. He is survived by his daughters, Magdalena Jo (Jason) Hershman, Medaryville, and Emily Jean Kestle, Winamac; four grandchildren; siblings, Alan (Robin) Kestle, Arlene (Todd) McAchren, Monticello, and Michael (Sherry) … Read More
Thomas R. Wruble
Thomas Roger Wruble, 80, Plymouth, died Sunday, April 20, 2025. He was born Jan. 15, 1945. His wife, Linda (Krug) Wruble, whom he married Aug. 28, 1965, survives. He also is survived by his children, Aimee (David) Portteus and Christina (Matthew) Isger; seven grandchildren; and siblings, Timothy Wruble, … Read More
Nancy S. Rife
Nancy S. Rife, 70, Winamac, died Monday, April 21, 2025, at home. Rans Funeral Home, Winamac Chapel, is handling arrangements.
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Joan M. Bendel
Joan M. Bendel, 81, Winamac, died Monday, April 21, 2025, at Woodbridge Health Campus, Logansport. Rans Funeral Home, Winamac Chapel, is handling arrangements.
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Paul E. ‘Doc’ Smith Jr. — UPDATED
Paul Edward “Doc” Smith Jr., 64, Rochester, died Thursday, April 17, 2025, at home. He was born Feb. 28, 1961. His wife, Alma (Omecnol) Smith, whom he married Oct. 14, 2007, survives. He also is survived by his daughters, Julie (Robert) Heien, Bedford, Texas, and Megan (Gary) Copelan, … Read More
Paul E. Smith Jr. — PENDING
Paul E. Smith Jr., 64, Rochester, died Thursday, April 17, 2025, at home. Arrangements are pending at Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
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James R. Manns
James R. Manns, 80, Knox, died Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Knox. He was born Nov. 10, 1944. His wife, Alma Manns, survives. He also is survived by his children, Kevin (Yvonne) Manns, Nashville, Tenn., and Patricia (Dwayne) Roe, Winamac; four grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Braman & Son … Read More
Michael ‘Whistle’ Schwartz
Michael “Whistle” Schwartz, 66, Winamac, died at 3:31 a.m. Monday, April 14, 2025, at IU Health Arnett Hospital, Lafayette. He was born April 2, 1959, in Chicago. He is survived by his son, Dustin Salzer; two grandchildren; siblings, John (Anita) Lasanowski, Felicia Emigh, Brenda Grimmett, William Michael (Faye) … Read More
James M. Dowling — PENDING
James Michael Dowling, 77, Winamac, formerly of Hopkinsville, Ky., died Monday, April 14, 2025, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac. Arrangements are pending at Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
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Thomas J. Roth
Thomas Joe Roth, 74, Star City, died unexpectedly Friday, April 11, 2025. He was born Aug. 2, 1950, in Winamac. His wife, June Ellen (Thompson) Roth, whom he married Aug. 14, 1971, survives. He also is survived by his children, Natalie “Nan” Roth, Indianapolis, Joe (Sarah) Roth, Richwood, … Read More
Birtie F. Barcus Nowak
Birtie F. Barcus Nowak, 86, Culver, died Tuesday, April 8, 2025. She was born Aug. 2, 1938. Her husband, Kenneth J. Nowak, survives. She also is survived by her children, George Bogan, Culver, Margie Barcus, Wheatfield, and Bill Bogan, Knox; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Jimmy Reeder, John … Read More
Shanna M. ‘Becky’ Young
Shanna Mae “Becky” Young, 54, Royal Center, died Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at home. She was born Nov. 21, 1970, in Winamac. Her husband, Pierre Young, survives. She also is survived by her children, Justin (Jill) Young, Royal Center, Noah Young, Winamac, and Loren Young, Royal Center; father, … Read More
Monna L. Johnson Luttrell — UPDATED
Monna L. Johnson Luttrell, 93, Winamac, died Monday, March 31, at home. She was born July 12, 1931. On Sept. 8, 1951, she married Marion Johnson, who preceded her in death in 2002. She is survived by her daughters, Jackie (Jim) Kain, Medaryville, and Rita (Rick) Payne, Winamac; … Read More
Peter Marovich
Peter “Pete” Marovich, 53, Knox, died Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Knox. He was born July 27, 1971. He is survived by his daughter, Britney Marovich, Winamac; sister, Christina (Chrissy) Marovich, Bartlett, Ill.; brothers, Joseph (Debbie) Marovich, Florida, and John (Mac) Marovich, Las Vegas; and mother, Nancy Marovich, … Read More
Vivian A. Crull
Vivian Ann (Harness) Crull, 76, Winamac, formerly of LaPorte, died Monday, April 7, 2025, at Northwest Health Hospital, LaPorte. She was born May 28, 1948, in Plymouth. Her husband, Roy Crull Sr., preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Leisa (Daniel) Wade, Sidney, Ohio, and … Read More
Linda S. Nicolas
Linda Sue Nicolas, 78, Winamac, died Monday, April 7, 2025, at home. She was born Aug. 13, 1946. On June 26, 1965, she married Steven Nicolas, who survives. She also is survived by her children, Susan (Tom) Corwin, Lafayette, Renda (Lester Coffie) Nicolas, Warsaw, and Corey (Amanda) Nicolas, … Read More