Anna Cronauer, age 94, was called home to live with Jesus on May 7, 2025. Continue reading
Kathy J. (Robison) Jackson
Kathy J. (Robison) Jackson, 53, of Logansport, IN passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Franciscan Health Hospital in Lafayette, IN. She was born on December 5, 1971 in Cincinnati, OH. Continue reading
Kay F. Van Coutren
Kay F. Van Coutren, 74, of Winamac, IN passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 following a hard-fought battle with cancer. Continue reading
Gloria Jean Staples
Gloria Jean Staples, 77, of Rochester, IN (formerly of Warren, IN) passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester. She was born on January 19, 1948 in Winamac, IN to the late Horace “Pete” and Mary M. (Kuhn) Shellhart.
Daniel E. Bendt
Daniel E Bendt, 76 years old of Knox, IN, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, Friday, May 2, 2025 in Knox, Indiana.
Deloris J. Bradley
Deloris J. Bradley, 71, of Hamlet, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025.
John Joseph “Jack” Kramer
John Joseph “Jack” Kramer, 85, of North Judson, IN passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. He was born on July 7, 1939 in Chicago, IL to the late Clarence and Lillian (Conley) Kramer.
Betty P. Howard
Betty P. Howard, age 86 of Knox, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Continue reading
Jackie Ray Owens Jr
Jackie Ray Owens Jr., age 37 of Plymouth, Indiana passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025.
Gregory Dale Allender
Gregory Dale Allender, 61, of North Judson, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on April 26,
2025, after a courageous five-month battle with esophageal cancer. He was surrounded by his
beloved family.
Visitation will take place on Friday, May 2, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at O’Donnell Funeral
Home in North Judson, Indiana, with a Rosary service at 7:00 PM.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Saints Cyril and
Methodius Catholic Church in North Judson.
Greg’s family invites all who knew and loved him to join in honoring his life, his faith, and the
legacy he leaves behind.
Danny Len Heminger
Danny Len Heminger, 66, of Pulaski, IN passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 26, 2025. He was born on February 12, 1959 in Knox, IN to the late Russell J. and Flossie V. (Coonfare) Heminger.
Cremation will take place at Frain Crematory in Winamac, IN.
The family will host a Celebration of Life at later date.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, the family asks that a tree be planted in memory of Danny.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.
Debra Ann Waldrop (Berg)
Debra Ann Waldrop (Berg) 69, of North Judson Indiana passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family at 3:10 pm on April 17th 2025.
Debbie was born on September 13th 1955 in San Antonio Texas To the late John Harold Waldrop and Shirley Smith (Waldrop).
Visitation will be held Monday April 28th 2025 at 10 am CT followed by services at 12 pm CT at O’Donnell’s Funeral Home in North Judson Indiana.
Burial at Highland Cemetery, North Judson, Indiana.
Edward J. Buckman
Edward J. Buckman, 82, of Winamac, IN passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Hickory Creek in Winamac.
He was born on June 10, 1942 in Glen Burnie, MD to the late William and Frances (Vacek) Buckman.
Cremation will take place at Frain Crematory in Winamac.
Private Entombment will take place at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Baltimore, MD.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
Bessie Alice Mann
Bessie Alice Mann, 80 years old of White Pigeon, Michigan, formally of Knox, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
She was born Tuesday, September 17, 1944 in Knox, Indiana, Daughter of the late Silas Haddix and the late Helen(Fraizer) Marshall.
Services will be held at Oak Park Cemetery, Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2 PM.
Memorials may be made to the family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Braman and Son Memorial Chapel of Knox.
John Paul Jackson Jr.
With the heaviest of hearts, the family of John Paul Jackson, Jr. of Medaryville, announce his passing on April 19, 2025. John was born in Knox, Indiana and was 63 years old at time of his passing.
The services will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at O’Donnell Funeral Home in North Judson. Visitation is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.. All times are in CST. After visitation there will be a procession to Independence Cemetery where there will be a short graveside service.
In John’s honor, please feel free to dress casually.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to help cover expenses.
Joe W. Kestle
Joe W. Kestle, 68, of Winamac, IN passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. He was born on September 17, 1956 in Knox, IN to the late James M. and Carol A. (Downey) Kestle.
Visitation will be from 12 Noon – 3 PM EDT Friday, April 25, 2025 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
Services will be held at 3 PM EDT Friday, April 25, 2025 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
Cremation will take place at Frain Crematory in Winamac following services.
Entombment will take place at Tippecanoe Cemetery in Winamac at a later date.
Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Sharon Lea Arnett Caudill
Sharon Lea Arnett Caudill, 80 years old of Knox, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Knox, Indiana.
She was born Saturday, March 3, 1945 in Salyersville, Kentucky, Daughter of the late Callie Arnett and the late Mattie(Coldiron) Arnett.
Friends will be received 10 AM till time of service at 1 PM, Monday, April 28, 2025 at the Braman & Son Memorial Chapel, Knox, Indiana.
Services will be held at Braman & Son Memorial Chapel, Monday, April 28, 2025 at 1 PM.
Interment will follow in the Round Lake Cemetery, Knox, Indiana.
Memorials may be made to Little Dove Church.
James “Jim” Beron
James “Jim” E. Beron, 82 years old of Knox, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Knox, Indiana.
He was born Friday, May 29, 1942 in Laporte, Indiana, Son of the late Willard Beron and the late Marie(Stickley) Hardesty.
Friends will be received 4 PM to 8 PM, Thursday, April 24, 2025 at the Braman & Son Memorial Chapel, Knox, Indiana.
Services will be held at Braman & Son Memorial Chapel, Friday, April 25, 2025 at 11 AM with Rev Bruce Bennett officiating.
Interment will follow in the Crown Hill Cemetery, Knox, IN 46534.
Memorials may be made to the Starke County Freedom Riders.
Richard George Burianek
On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, Richard George Burianek, of North Judson, Indiana, devoted husband and father, passed away at the age of 89. He was born Sunday, May 26, 1935 in LaPorte, Indiana.
He will be cremated and interred at Highland Cemetery in North Judson, Indiana. Arrangements have been entrusted to O’Donnell Funeral Home in North Judson.
James M. “Jim” Dowling
James M. “Jim” Dowling, 77, of Winamac, IN (formerly of Hopkinsville, KY) passed away peacefully on Monday, April 14, 2025 at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac. Jim was born on September 10, 1947 to the late Dennis and Irene (Bixler) Dowling in Adrian, MI and was raised in Jasper, MI.
Cremation will take place at Frain Crematory in Winamac, IN.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your local American Legion or VFW.
