Melinda (Mindy) A. Nixon, 59, of Bowling Green, KY, formerly of Plymouth died quietly on June 30, 2024, in her own home of natural causes.

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Graveside services for Linda Thelma Stotler, 79, of Winamac, formerly of Monterey, will be Wednesday, July 10 at 10 a.m. ET at the Riverside Memorial Cemetery in Monterey. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Monterey – Tippecanoe Township Public Library. The Frain Mortuary in Winamac is in charge of arrangements.

Elvera “Elvy” Burlingame, age 94, of Knox, passed away on Sunday, June 30th, 2024, CST, leaving us all with wonderful memories of a full life, rich with friends, family and activities.
Elvy was born June 10,1930, in Chicago, to parents who emigrated from Yugoslavia. She had five half-brothers who predeceased her. Though not raised with her siblings, she cherished later relationships with two surviving brothers and their families. Elvy was proudly patriotic and never took for granted the opportunities and life this great country provided her and her family. Growing up during the Depression with very little, she was grateful for what she had, and possessed an uncanny knack for making-do.

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Memorial Mass for William “Bill” T. Yarck, Sr., of Knox, will be Friday, July 5 at noon CT at the St. Thomas Catholic Church and Rectory in Knox. Memorial contributions may be directed to William’s wife, Margaret. The Lakeview Funeral Home in La Porte is in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Judith S. “Judy” Luckey, 79, of Winamac, formerly of Brownsburg, will be Friday, July 5 at 11 a.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary in Winamac, with visitation there Friday, from 10 a.m. ET until the time of services. Memorial contributions may be made to Baptist Haiti Mission. Please make checks payable to Impact Cares Foundation (3215 Steck Ave. Ste. 101 Austin, TX 78757). Envelopes will be available at the funeral home or you can donate online at bhm.org.

Memorial services for Mary D. Pelke, 70, of Lansing, Illinois, formerly of Dolton, will be Saturday, July 20 at 3 p.m. CT at the Panozzo Brothers Funeral Home in Chicago Heights, with visitation there Saturday, July 20 from 1 p.m. CT until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the South Suburban Humane Society in Matteson, Illinois.

Funeral services for DeLoyce W. “Sonny” Cripe, 95, of rural Walkerton, will be Wednesday, July 3 at 1 p.m. ET at the Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel, with visitation there Wednesday, July 3 from 11 a.m. ET until the time of services.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date for Josephine “Jodi” Stacy, of Hanna. The Rannells Funeral Home Hamlet Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

A Celebration of Life Service for Wilgus Puckett, age 86, of Knox, will be Saturday, July 13 at noon ET at the Faith Baptist Church in Plymouth. A time of remembrance and fellowship will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. The Braman and Son Memorial Chapel in Knox is in charge of arrangements.

A memorial gathering will be held at a later date for Sherry M. (Byfield) Williams, 87, of Crown Point. Private Entombment of Cremated Remains will take place at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dementia Association or Winamac Music Boosters. The Frain Mortuary in Winamac is in charge of arrangements.

Graveside services for Linda Schwarzlose, 78, of Knox, will be Wednesday, June 26 at 12:30 p.m. CT at the Round Lake Cemetery. Visitation is Wednesday, June 26 from 10 a.m. to noon CT at the Braman and Son Memorial Chapel in Knox. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Funeral services for David Lee Fugate, 66, of Frankfort, formally of Knox, will be Thursday, June 27 at noon CT at the Braman and Son Memorial Chapel in Knox, with visitation there Thursday, June 27 from 10 a.m. CT until the time of services.

Funeral Mass for Judith A. “Judy” Berger, 82, of Winamac, will be Saturday, June 29 at 11 a.m. ET at the St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac. The Rosary will be recited Saturday, June 29 at 9:30 a.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary with the Prayers at the Closing of the Casket. A Scriptural Wake Service is Thursday, June 27 at 3 p.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary, followed by visitation from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET. Memorial Contributions may be made to Boy Scout Troop #229 or Winamac Band Boosters.

Private family services will be held for Elisha Thomas Fugate Sr. 32 of Niles, MI, previously of Knox, IN. The Braman and Son Memorial Chapel in Knox is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial services for Alyssa Breanne Powers, 28, of North Judson, will be Friday, June 28 at 7 p.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary in Winamac with visitation there Friday, June 28 from 5 p.m. ET until the time of services. Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with final expenses.

Funeral services for Nyla Fran (Eiler) Loomis, 77, of North Judson, will be Monday, June 24 at 1 p.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary in Winamac, with visitation there Monday, June 24 from 11 a.m. ET until the time of services. Memorial contributions may be made to the North Judson Baseball / Softball Program.

Funeral services for 74 year old Grant Henry Hero, of Monterey, will be Friday, June 21 at 1 p.m. ET at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, with visitation there beginning at 11 a.m. ET. Memorial Contributions may be made to Riley Children’s Foundation online.

No services are scheduled at this time for Karen L. Nolcheff, 79, of Knox. Memorial contributions may be made to St Jude’s Children Hospital or Starke County Community Services. The Braman and Son Memorial Chapel in Knox is in charge of arrangements.

No funeral services will be held at this time for Gloria Lee Druggan, 83, of North Judson. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. The Braman and Bailey Funeral Home in North Judson is in charge of arrangements.

A Celebration of Life service for Daniel “Danny” Roscka, 96, of Knox, will be Saturday, July 20 from noon to 2 p.m. CT at the Knox United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Knox United Methodist Church. The Braman and Son Memorial Chapel in Knox is in charge of arrangements.