Joseph John “Joe” Penksa, 86, Winamac, died at his home on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. He was born on May 15, 1939. Joe married Mary Agnes Zehner on Oct. 9, 1965. She survives. Additional survivors include daughters, Debra Sue (Stephen) Hinkleman, Fort Wayne, Brenda Lee (RB) Walters, Monterey, Sandra Jean (Troy) … Read More
Karen Ann (Foerg) Allen, 69, Winamac, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. She was born Jan. 18, 1956. She is survived by her children, Benjamin (Glory) Allen, Tulsa, Okla., and Melissa (Clint) Stanley, Pilot Mountain, N.C.; four grandchildren; brothers, Raymond (Julie) Foerg, Winamac, and Parish (Tasha) Foerg, Buckeye, Ariz.; … Read More
Sally Ann Schultz, 53, Winamac, died at her home on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born Jan. 20, 1972, in Francesville. She is survived by her sisters Debra (David) Koebcke, Yorktown, Amy (Randy) Anliker , Francesville; brother John (Susan) Schultz, Francesville; … Read More
Donald G. “Don” Dommer, 93, Winamac, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Winamac. He was born Feb. 22, 1932, in Denham. On Aug. 15, 1953, he married Hannah M. (Garling) Dommer, who survives. He also is survived by his two children, Kim Goodridge, Kokomo, … Read More
Shelley Ann Swartzell, 61, Winamac, died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, at Parkview Health Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born July 25, 1964, in Winamac. She is survived by her sons, Nathan Daniel Swartzell and Matthew Jonathan Swartzell, both of Winamac; parents, Jeffrey Lynn and Georgia Joesta Lebo Swartzell, … Read More
Robert Lee “Bobby” Hilt, 72, Kewanna, died at 2:58 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born May 24, 1953, in Winamac. He is survived by a nephew; uncle, William “Bill” Hilt, North Judson; and two cousins. Frain Mortuary, Winamac, is handling arrangements.
Read MoreRonald E. Baker, 82, Rochester, died at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. He was born Nov. 22, 1942, in Pulaski County. On Aug. 7, 1993, he married Nita Jane Cheesman, who survives. He also is survived by five children, Vicki Hodson, Winamac, Debbie Rhodes, Peru, Steve Baker, … Read More
Francis Harold Michels, 61, Winamac, died at 8:59 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, at home. He was born Aug. 27, 1964. He is survived by his daughter, Alisa Beguhn; a grandson; siblings, Abby (John) Cheely and James (Carrie) Michels; and nieces and nephews. Rans Funeral Homes, Fulton, Cass … Read More
Barbara Ann Nelson, 86, Winamac, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Winamac. She was born Jan. 17, 1939, in Deridder, La. On Sept. 14, 1956, she married Stanley Roger Nelson Sr., who preceded her in death in 2010. She is survived by her children, … Read More
Lloyd W. Weaver, 71, Kewanna, died Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. He was born May 14, 1954, in Winamac. He is survived by his children, Josh (Brenda) Weaver, Jesse MaZelli and Justin Weaver; brother-in-law, Mike Jamieson; and two nephews. Rans Funeral Homes, Kewanna, is handling arrangements.
Read MoreLarry D. Hunt, 66, Logansport, died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, at home. He was born Nov. 10, 1958, in Logansport. His wife, Pamela Davis, whom he married April 2, 2010, preceded him in death in 2018. On May 11, 2024, he married Cathy J. (Gaumer) Taylor, who survives. … Read More
Francis Harold Michels, 61, Winamac, died at 8:59 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, at home. Arrangements are pending at Rans Funeral Homes, Fulton, Cass and Pulaski counties.
Read MoreBetsy L. Wilson, 54, Logansport, died unexpectedly Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. She was born May 22, 1971, in Winamac. She is survived by her fiance, Bruce Ehase; children, Shalee Seabolt, Skyler Wilson, Josh Wilson and Jesse Hiles; her father, Thomas Seabolt; and four grandchildren. Rans Funeral Homes, Fulton, … Read More
Roger Noble Burns, 67, Winamac, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at home. He was born Jan. 20, 1958, in Gary. Frain Mortuary, Winamac, is handling arrangements.
Read MoreRendell H. Lawson, 85, Rochester, died at 3:36 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at home. He was born Oct. 20, 1939, in Garrett, Ky. His wife of 67 years, Anna (Moore) Lawson, survives. He also is survived by his children, Venita Peterson (Dwight), Huey Lawson (Vicki), Anthony Lawson … Read More
Irene Coldiron, 95, Winamac, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in Winamac. She was born Nov. 7, 1929, In Salyersville, Ky. On Sept. 20, 1950, she married Carew Coldiron, who preceded her in death in 1973. She is survived by her children, Garry (Patty) Coldiron, North Judson, Ruby Coldiron, … Read More
