Funeral services for Marilyn “Sue” Hewlett, 90, of Knox, will be Saturday, February 1 at 1 p.m. CT at the Braman and Son Memorial Chapel in Knox, with visitation there from 11 a.m. CT until the time of services. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice.

Cremation arrangements for Leonard A. Kats, 60, of Medaryville, have been entrusted to the Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville.

A Celebration of Life for Marsha Jo (Henry) Norris, 61, of Kettering, OH, formerly of Indianapolis, will be Thursday, January 30 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to assist with final expenses.

Funeral services for Laurel E. “Zeb” Pike, 69, will be Thursday, January 30 at 11 a.m. CT at the Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel. Visitation is Wednesday, January 29 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT and Thursday, January 30 one hour prior to services at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to help with funeral expenses.

Private family services will be held for David M. Sparks, 59, of Chicago, Illinois. The O’Donnell Funeral Home in North Judson is in charge of arrangements.

Richard (Mac) Byer, 92 of Knox, Indiana, died Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart, Indiana. He was born on September 29, 1932, in Knox, Indiana to the late Gordon (Sandy) and Dorothy Byer. On March 20, 1954, he married W. Joan Freeman of Winamac, Indiana.

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Visitation and Service for Charles W. Chaney, 83, of Hanna, will be Saturday, January 25 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. CT at the Burns Funeral Home and Crematory in Hobart, with Military Honors at 7 p.m. CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to DAV (Disabled Vets) and the Patriot Guard.

Funeral services for Donnie Ray Caudill, 79, of North Judson, will be Friday, January 24 at 11 a.m. CT at the Braman and Bailey Funeral Home in North Judson. Visitation is Thursday, January 23 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. CT at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Bible Baptist Church for the family center in memory of Donnie.

A Celebration of Life Service for Kathryn “Rosie” Amidei, 94, of North Judson, will be Wednesday, January 29 at noon CT at the North Judson United Methodist Church, with visitation there Wednesday, January 29 from 10 a.m. CT until the time of services. Memorial contributions may be made to the North Judson United Methodist Church or to the North Judson Athletic Department.

Funeral services for Richard W. Smith, 87, of Winamac, will be Friday, January 24 at 11 a.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Visitation is Thursday, January 23 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET at the funeral home. The American Legion and VFW will conduct Military Graveside Services. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to the Monterey Volunteer Fire Department.

Funeral services for Stephen Manuel Wood, 34, of North Judson, will be Thursday, January 23 at 1 p.m. CT at the Braman and Bailey Funeral Home in North Judson, with visitation there Thursday, January 23 from 10 a.m. CT until the time of services. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Visitation for Margaret Ritchie, 74, of Grovertown, will be Wednesday, January 22 at 1 p.m. CT at the Braman and Son Memorial Chapel in Knox. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Funeral services for Jeannette Gertrude Wobith, 97, of Mishawaka, formerly of North Judson, will be Monday, January 20 at noon CT at the St. Peters Lutheran Church in North Judson, with visitation there Monday, January 20 from 10 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jeannette’s name may be made to Shriners Childrens Hospital, or to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Disease Research, or to St. Peters Lutheran Church.

A Memorial service for Jeff Antrim, 69, of Kentland, IN, formerly of Francesville, will be Saturday, March 15 at 3 p.m. ET at the Medaryville Assembly of God Church in Medaryville, with visitation there Saturday, March 15 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET. The Francesville American Legion will conduct Military Honors at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Harvest Food Pantry and Clothing Closet or to the family c/o Pam Antrim. The Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville is in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Doris Hittle, 95, of North Judson, will be Saturday, January 25 at 1 p.m. CT at the Braman and Bailey Funeral Home in North Judson, with visitation there Saturday, January 25 from 10 a.m. CT until the time of services. Memorial contributions may be made to North Judson Kid’s Closet.

Funeral services for Terry Wayne Cable (“Redman”), 73, of Knox, will be Saturday, January 18 at 1 p.m. CT at the Braman and Son Memorial Chapel in Knox, with visitation there from 10 a.m. CT until the time of services.

Funeral services for Danny McCarty, 75, of Plymouth, will be Monday, January 20 at 1 p.m. CT at the Braman and Son Memorial Chapel in Knox. Visitation is Sunday, January 19 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

No services are planned at this time for Peggy J. Griffin, 68, of Winamac, formerly of LaPorte. The Frain Mortuary in Winamac is in charge of arrangements.

Private burial will be held for William Michael “Mike” Stinemetz, 61. The Frain Mortuary in Winamac is in charge of arrangements.

Private services will be held for Bob Fritz, 85, of Pulaski, IN, formerly of East Chicago, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The Frain Mortuary in Winamac is in charge of arrangements.