Ressie Marie Smith, age 86, of Knox, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 5, 2024. She was born June 3, 1937 in Morgan County, Kentucky to Homer Patrick Sr. and Offa McCarty Patrick, both of whom have preceded her in death.
Terry Joseph “Joe” Gardner
Terry Joseph “Joe” Gardner, age 51, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Joe was born in Hammond, Indiana on September 18, 1972.
Dale “Pete” VanCuren Jr.
Funeral services for Dale “Pete” VanCuren Jr., 63, will be Wednesday, January 3 at 4 p.m. CT at the Braman and Bailey Funeral Home in North Judson, with visitation there from 1 p.m. CT until the time of services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Millard Michael “Mike” Spicka
Millard Michael “Mike” Spicka, age 93, of Knox, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023. Mike was born September 1, 1930 in Chicago to Millard M. Spicka Sr. and Helen Kaptain Spicka, both deceased.
William “Billy” Ryan Witte
Graveside services for William “Billy” Ryan Witte, 44, of Chicago, IL, will be Thursday, January 4 at noon ET at the Resurrection Cemetery in Wyoming, MI. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Billy’s wife, Alexa Mather-Witte, or to an ALS organization such as I Am ALS, ALS United Greater Chicago, or Team Gleason Foundation. The Frain Mortuary in Winamac is in charge of arrangements.
Dolores Jean Smith
Dolores Jean Smith, age 85, of Knox, passed away December 31, 2023 at her home. Dolores was born March 27, 1938 in Knox, to Reuben and Vera Warner, both deceased.
Robert N. Pulliam
Funeral services for Robert N. Pulliam, 92, of Walkerton, will be Tuesday, January 2 at 1 p.m. ET at the Koontz Lake Missionary Church, with visitation there one hour prior to services. The Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Dr. Dennis Dalphond
Dennis W. Dalphond, MD, was born February 20, 1953, in West Lock, Alberta, Canada to the late Rodger and Jeanette Dalphond. He had two brothers, the late Kenneth (Becci) Dalphond, and Larry (Annette) Dalphond, and three sisters, Sheila Dalphond, Linda (Lee) Tracey, and Louise (Tony) Gomes.
Rudolph “Rudy” W. Rose, Jr.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Rudolph “Rudy” W. Rose, Jr., 93, of Winamac, will be Thursday, December 28 at 1 p.m. ET at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac, with visitation there from 11 a.m. until the time of Mass. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. The Rans Funeral Homes and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Robert L. Dickson
Funeral services for Robert L. Dickson, 84, of Culver, formerly of Hamlet, will be Friday, December 29 at 1 p.m. CT at the Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel, with visitation there from 11 a.m. CT until the time of services.
Theodore P. “Ted” Hanson
A Celebration of Life for 73 year old Theodore P. “Ted” Hanson of Lake Bruce, Indiana will be held at a later date. Memorials Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Frain Mortuary in Winamac is in charge of arrangements.
Bryan M. Conner
Funeral Services for 50 year old Bryan M. Conner of Star City will be Thursday, December 28 at 11 a.m. ET at Frain Mortuary in Winamac with visitation there Wednesday, December 27 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET. Memorial Contributions may be made to the family for a memorial bench to be erected in the town park.
Raelle Mahlan
A Memorial Service for newborn Raelle Mahlan of Knox will be Saturday, December 23 at 12 p.m. CT at the Romanian Pentecostal Church in Knox. M.C. Smith Funeral Home is in charge arrangements
Dorothy K. “Dolly” Ewing
Graveside Services for 73 year old Dorothy K. “Dolly” Ewing will be Wednesday, January 3 at 1 p.m. CT at Eagle Creek Cemetery in Knox. Rannells Funeral Home in Hamlet is in charge of arrangements.
Jeffrey Charles Henderson
Private Family Graveside Services for 56 year old Jeffrey Charles Henderson will be held at the Winamac Cemetery (Southlawn Addition) in Winamac with a Celebration of Life Service at a later date. Memorial Contributions may be made to the family (c/o Viola Henderson) to help with recent medical expenses for Jeff. Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
Donald Charles Wilson
A Celebration of Life Service for 68 year old Donald Charles Wilson will be Wednesday, January 3 at 7 p.m. ET at Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel with visitation there starting at 5 p.m. until the time of service.
Regina (Griffo) Howard
Funeral Services for Regina (Griffo) Howard will be Saturday, December 23 at 10:00 a.m. CT at the St Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in North Judson with visitation Friday, December 22 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. C.T. at the Braman and Bailey Funeral Home in North Judson. Memorial contributions may be made to the Starke County Kids Closet in North Judson.
Michael E. “Mike” Cooper
A memorial celebration of life for 71 year old Michael E. “Mike” Cooper, of Monticello will be held at a later date at the Monticello Fraternal Order of the Eagles Lodge #2570. Memorial contributions may be made to the family, and can be mailed or dropped off at the Monticello FOE Lodge #2570. The Frain Mortuary in Winamac is in charge of arrangements.
Rita Carolyn House
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date for Rita Carolyn House, 75, of North Judson, formerly of Lexington, Oklahoma. Memorial Contributions may be made to the family. The Frain Mortuary in Winamac is in charge of arrangements.
Joseph E. Elam
Funeral services for Joseph E. Elam of Bonita Springs, Florida, formerly of Knox, will be Wednesday, December 20 at 1 p.m. CT at the Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel, with visitation there Tuesday, December 19 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. CT.
