Richard Robert Stalbrink, Sr., 78 of LaCrosse, IN passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023. He was born February 13, 1945 in LaPorte, IN to Fred and Viola (Schacht) Stalbrink.
Robert A. Martin Sr
Funeral services for Robert A. Martin Sr, 72, of Knox, will be Saturday, March 18 at 3 p.m. CT at the Braman and Son Memorial in Knox, with visitation there from noon CT until the time of services.
John Arthur “Hen” Roberts
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date for 81-year-old John Arthur “Hen” Roberts. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, www.lovetotherescue.org, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org. The Frain Mortuary in Winamac is in charge of arrangements.
Patty L. Hoffman
Graveside services for Patty L. Hoffman, 89, of Winamac, will be Thursday, March 23 at 11 a.m. ET at the Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition). Memorial contributions may be made to the Tippecanoe Christian Church or to the Pulaski County 4-H Council. The Frain Mortuary in Winamac is in charge of arrangements.
Carl Thomas Doty
Funeral services for Carl Thomas Doty, 89, of Winamac, will be Wednesday, March 15 at 10 a.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary in Winamac, with visitation there Tuesday, March 14 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET. The American Legion and VFW will conduct Military Graveside Services. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Gentiva Hospice.
Bonnie Jo Small
Our lovely and beloved Bonnie Jo Small left this earth on the morning of March 8, 2023. Bonnie was born outside of Hamlet, Indiana to Jacob and Jenny (Shenkle) Crabill on September 9, 1935. Bonnie attended Grovertown elementary and middle school before moving to Knox and graduating from Knox High School in 1955. Bonnie was the second youngest of five children with her twin sisters Henrietta (Kuhls) and Marietta (Newgent), sister Nina (Greenawalt) and younger brother, Jacob, Jr. During the summers in high school, she worked at a downtown café in Plymouth with her sister Marietta driving her first car, a used 1931 Model A. After graduation, she lived for part of a year in Chicago working at a downtown restaurant with her high school best friend, Norma Pinion. She returned to Knox and to her high school sweetheart, Harold (Skeeter) Small, and the two would be married on June 24, 1956.
Nancy Jean McCormick
A Celebration of Life Service for Nancy Jean McCormick, 75, of North Judson, will be held Saturday, March 18 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT at the Braman and Bailey Funeral Home in North Judson.
Mark D. Richwalski
A memorial service will be held at a later date for 65-year-old Mark D. Richwalski, of Walkerton. The Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Harold L. Smith
Funeral services for 93-year-old Harold L. Smith, of Grovertown, will be Thursday, March 9 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. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice.
Carol Jean Zachary
Carol Jean Zachary, age 79 of Grovertown, IN, passed away peacefully on Thursday March 2, 2023. Carol was born January 13, 1944, in Mt Carmel, IL. In 1960, she married James Howard Zachary.
Phillip “Phil” Wendell Mullins
Funeral services for Phillip “Phil” Wendell Mullins, 47, of Bourbon, will be Wednesday, March 8 at 11 a.m. CT at the Braman and Son Memorial Chapel in Knox, with visitation there Tuesday, March 7 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. CT. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Dr. Rev. James H. Gabhart
Funeral services for Dr. Rev. James H. Gabhart, 96, of Francesville, formerly of Winamac, will be Wednesday, March 8 at 10 a.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville, with visitation there Tuesday, March 7 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET. Military Graveside Services will be conducted by the American Legion and VFW. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gideon’s International.
Raymond “Bruce” Stamper
No funeral services are scheduled for Raymond “Bruce” Stamper, 72, of Winamac. The Frain Mortuary in Winamac is in charge of arrangements.
Jimmie L. Berg
HAMLET – Jimmie L. Berg of Hamlet passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka following an illness.
Donna Marjorie Riehle Toth
HAMLET –
Donna Marjorie Riehle Toth, 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26th, 2023, in her home, Hamlet, IN with her loving family and devoted caregiver Gertrude Namuchimba. Donna was born March 11, 1944, in Phoenix, AZ, to Daniel Riehle and Vivian (Binkley) Riehle, and had lived in Starke County all her life.
Kathryn Lee (Podell) Benkie
Memorial services for Kathryn Lee (Podell) Benkie, 83, of Michigan City, will be Saturday, March 4 at 1 p.m. CT at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wanatah, with visitation there one hour prior to services. Arrangements are being handled by the Moeller Funeral Home in Valparaiso.
Donald R. Okeley
Donald R. Okeley, age 74, of Knox, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023. Don was born January 4, 1949 at home in rural Pulaski County.
Helen L. Samuelson
Helen L. Samuelson, age 98 of Plymouth, IN, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023 in Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home of Plymouth, IN.
Ronald K. Warner
Ronald K. Warner, age 76, of Knox, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Catherine Kasper Life Center in Donaldson.
Lola Stacy
Funeral services for Lola Stacy, 72, of Ober, will be Saturday, February 25 at 11 a.m. CT at the Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel, with visitation there Friday, February 24 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. CT, and one hour prior to services on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the funeral home.
