John Calvin Zellers

Funeral services for John Calvin Zellers, 85, of Winamac, will be Monday, February 5 at 7 p.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary in Winamac, with visitation there from 4 p.m. ET until the time of services. The American Legion and VFW will conduct Military Graveside Services. Memorial contributions may be made to Pulaski Animal Center or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Linda Kay Bailey

Funeral services for Linda Kay Bailey, 70, of North Judson, will be Monday, February 5 at 1 p.m. CT at the Braman and Bailey Funeral Home in North Judson, with visitation there from 10 a.m. CT until the time of services. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Monsignor Richard Zollinger

Monsignor Richard Zollinger, a Roman Catholic priest in the Diocese of Gary, IN, was born March 23, 1929, in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Erwin and Catherine (Schof) Zollinger. He went home to heaven January 29, 2024. In Fort Wayne, he attended St. Patrick Grade School for 8 years and Central Catholic High School for 2 years before entering the minor seminary at St. Lawrence Seminary, Mt. Calvary, WI. Following his secondary education, he moved on to St. Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology where he attended 6 years. He was ordained to the priesthood on May 3, 1955.

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Thomas C. Hiler

A Celebration of Life Service for Thomas C. Hiler, 72, of Walkerton, will be Saturday, February 17 at 4 p.m. ET at the Walkerton American Legion Post #189. The Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Dennis Jay Patrick

Funeral services for Dennis Jay Patrick, 61, of Valparaiso, will be Friday, February 2 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. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.

Jeffery B. “Jeff” Jordan

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date for Jeffery B. “Jeff” Jordan, 60, of Lafayette, formerly of Buffalo. Memorial contributions may be made to Pulaski County 4-H Council. The Frain Mortuary in Winamac is in charge of arrangements.

William A. Frazier

Funeral services for William A. Frazier, 69, of Knox, will be Wednesday, January 31 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 family.

Donald Eichelberg

Private funeral services will be held for Donald Eichelberg, 85, of Knox, and burial will follow at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Knox at a later date. The Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Sherrie L. (Nightingale) Hauptli

Funeral services for Sherrie L. (Nightingale) Hauptli, 58, of Medaryville, will be Friday, January 26 at 1 p.m ET at the Medaryville Assembly of God Church, with visitation there from 11 a.m. ET until the time of services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family. The Frain Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

JD Danford

Private graveside services will be held for JD Danford, 87, of Star City. Memorial contributions may be made to Star City Fire Department. The Frain Mortuary in Winamac is in charge of arrangements.

Cheryl Ann Strauss

Memorial services for Cheryl Ann Strauss, 69, of Knox, will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the New Hope Baptist Church of Knox. The Braman and Son Memorial Chapel in Knox is in charge of arrangements.

Serafina M. Thiesen

Funeral services for Serafina M. Thiesen, 89, of Koontz Lake, will be Thursday, January 25 at 4 p.m. CT at the Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel, with visitation there from 2 p.m. CT until the time of services. Memorial contributions may be made to David’s Courage or Comfort One Hospice. Red was Serafina’s favorite color and the family would like everyone to feel free to wear red as well in her honor.

William Thomas “Bill” Jenkins

William Thomas “Bill” Jenkins, 88, of Winamac passed away at 2:15 a.m., Friday, January 12, 2024 at the Pulaski Healthcare Center. He was born on December 29, 1935 in Winamac, to the late James and Esther (Thomas) Jenkins. He graduated Winamac High School in 1955 and served in the U.S. Army. On April 29, 1972 he married Fafalene Howard-Kolish.

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Joseph Traver Hess

A Celebration of Life for Joseph Traver Hess, 74, of North Judson, will be Saturday, February 3 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. CT at the home of Rebecca Hess. The Braman and Bailey Funeral Home in North Judson is in charge of arrangements.

Gracie Thompson

Funeral services for 85-year-old Gracie Thompson, of rural Knox, will be Friday, January 19 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.

Benjamin Wayne Hess

A Celebration of Life service for Benjamin Wayne Hess, 49, of North Judson, will be Saturday, February 3 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. CT at Benjamin’s parents’ home. The Braman and Bailey Funeral Home in North Judson is in charge of arrangements.