Funeral services for 85-year-old Donald Dean Van Meter, of Monon, will be Friday, December 9 at 11 a.m. ET at the Medaryville Christian Church, with visitation there from 9 a.m. ET until the time of services. The American Legion will conduct Military Graveside Services. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. The Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville is in charge of arrangements.

Tommy Joe “Tom” Bonnell, 71, of Indianapolis, will be honored and remembered as a parent, husband, colleague, friend, with a gathering as a family and community at a later date to be determined at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorial contributions be sent to the Community Foundation of Pulaski County, and designate donations to the Sherald & Verla Bonnell Family Educational Fund. Donations may be made online, and dedicated to and in the name of Tommy J. Bonnell.

Graveside services for Randy D. Bennett, 62, of Francesville, will be Monday, December 5 at 11 a.m. ET at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville. In lieu of flowers, food, and gifts, memorial contributions may be made to Indiana Burn Camp or Medaryville Volunteer Fire Department. The Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville is charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Eric R. Risner, 23, of North Judson, Saturday, December 3 at 6 p.m. CT at the Braman and Bailey Funeral Home in North Judson, with visitation there from 3 p.m. CT until the time of services.

Funeral services for Paula Grimes, 71, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Knox, will be Wednesday, November 30 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. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home.

Funeral services for Connie Sue Smith-Boyer, 68, of North Judson, will be Friday, December 2 at 11 a.m. CT at the Braman and Bailey Funeral Home in North Judson, with visitation there Thursday, December 1 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. CT. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to fund a scholarship in Connie’s name for early childhood education.

Funeral services for Donald Vernon Reinhold, 91, of Winamac, will be Tuesday, November 29 at 2 p.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary in Winamac, with visitation there from 10 a.m. ET until the time of services. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pulaski County 4-H Fair, Pulaski Health Care Center Activities Fund, or Alzheimer’s Association.

Funeral Services for 57 year old Beverly Diane Vires of North Judson, Indiana, will be Monday, November 28^th at 1 p.m. CT at Braman & Son Memorial Chapel with visitation there 3 hours prior to services.

James S. McCay, age 76, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at his daughter’s home in Humble, Texas following a 10 year battle with prostate cancer. He was born on May 1, 1946 in LaPorte, Indiana, the son of James F. and Violet I. (Engle) McCay.

James is survived by his wife Sharon Lynn (Schwarzlose). He was wonderful man and a devoted and loving father, grandfather, and brother to his two sons, James L. and Christopher R., daughter Mandy Martinez, four grandchildren, Corinne McCay, Morgan Martinez, Gavin Martinez, and Evan Martinez, two sisters Carolyn Ruddle and Linda Caudill, and many nieces and nephews.

James graduated from Knox High School, Class of 1964. Following graduation, he served with the U.S. Army at Fort Eustis, Virginia during the Vietnam War. He married Sharon Lynn Schwarzlose, his wife of 55 years, and they settled in Michigan City, Indiana. His career was spent working at Bethlehem and LTV Steel Mills. During his retirement years, he enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family, near and far.

A viewing will be held on Friday, November 25, 2022 from 3:00-7:00 pm (CT) at M.C. Smith Funeral Home in Knox. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 1:00pm (CT), with visitation two hours prior to services, at M.C. Smith Funeral Home, 153 E. Washington St., Knox, IN 46534. Burial will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery. Those who wish to remember James in a special way may make gifts in his memory to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.

Visitation services for 48 year old Jeffery Allan Day of Etna Green, Indiana, will be Friday, November 25^th from 11 a.m. To 1 p.m. CT at the Braman & Son Memorial Chapel in Knox.

Private Graveside Services for 99 year old Marjorie Mae Thomas of Winamac, Indiana will be held at the Winamac Cemetery within the McKinley Addition for immediate family only. Those who wish to offer their condolences may do so online at www.frainmortuary.com. Cremation Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Bruce Keiser passed away in his home on November 16, 2022, surrounded by his loving daughters.  Born March 6, 1931, those that knew and loved him were blessed with his fellowship for 91 years.  Bruce “Ken” was born and died in Knox, IN but spent parts of his life in Arkansas.  He earned a B.A. from Harding University and M.S. from Notre Dame.  He was a jack of many trades who shaped and guided a multitude of students in his 43 years of teaching.  His mentorship went well beyond the classroom.  Bruce was a positive influence in the lives of countless friends and acquaintances spanning several generations.  He was married to the love of his life, Wanda Jean Keiser (Clark), for 59 years until she joined the Lord to wait for him.  They are finally together again along with their sons Perry and Bruce Keiser and their daughter Mary Jo Ross (Mark).

Bruce is survived by Sandra Dunek (Steve, dec.), Paula Corey (Dean), Patti Scaggs (Mark), and Alison Mroczkiewicz (Steve).  He also leaves behind 19 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren.  Services for Bruce will be held at Bible Baptist Church, 3915 E 400S, Knox, IN  46534 on Saturday, November 26.  Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. with services at 1 p.m., Central time.  Please join us in celebrating the life and legacy of the man that was the anchor of our family. To leave online condolences visit rannellsfh.com.

Funeral services for 88 year old Lois Jean Fletcher of North Judson, Indiana, will be Wednesday November 23^rd at 1 p.m. CT. at Braman & Bailey Funeral Home in North Judson with visitation there two hours prior to services.

Katherine Lynne Cleveland, age 62, of Perry, GA, passed away November 16, 2022. She was born in Chelsea, MA on August 24, 1960, to parents, James Edward Poss SR., and Judith Elaine Odom. Katherine loved visiting the ocean, indulging in seafood, spending time with her grandchildren and was a proud member of the Lutheran Women’s Mission League, also serving as secretary for several Lutheran Churches. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rodney Cleveland, and mother Judith Poss, father-in-law Robert Cleveland and brother-in-law Randy Kissinger. She is survived by her daughter Amber McCarty (Andy) and son Ryan Cleveland, sister Linda Overly (Mark), brothers Chris Poss and Eddie Poss (Carrie), grandchildren Sara, Megan, Tyler, McKenna, Colton and Keagen, and great grandchildren, Ben, Easton, Maddox, Zaydan and Jack, mother-in-law Eunice Cleveland, sisters-in-law Penny Kissinger and Tammy VanVolkenburg (Dave) and brother-in-law Kenny Cleveland (Patty), also survived by many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church on December 3, 2022, at 11am (CT) with visitation one hour prior to services.

Jan Hibner (nee Johnson) passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at the age of 79 years. She was born in Knox, Indiana and lived the last 50 years in Hales Corners. Jan graduated salutatorian from Knox High School. While attending Ball State University, Jan was president of her Pi Beta Phi sorority and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Retail Merchandising. Shortly after graduation, she moved to Milwaukee and worked for Marshall Field’s. Jan’s greatest loves were her family, her friends and her gardens.

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Funeral services for June Alice Button, 76, of Winamac, will be Saturday, November 19 at 2 p.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary in Winamac, with visitation there from 11 a.m. ET until the time of services. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association.

John Stephen Moorman “Steve”, 76, of Lafayette, passed away on November 10, 2022 at home surrounded by his wife and children after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer.

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Funeral services for Lula Maude “Lulu” Hall Lounsbery, 97, of Granger, formerly of Niles, MI, Cape Coral, FL, and Winamac, will be Sunday, November 20 at 1 p.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary in Winamac with visitation there one hour prior to services. Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Swinging Bridge Project, Wounded Warrior Project, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Funeral services for James C. Biddle, 81, of North Judson, will be Saturday, November 12 at 10 a.m. CT at the North Judson United Methodist Church. Visitation is Friday, November 11 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. CT at the Braman and Bailey Funeral Home in North Judson. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Indiana Wildlife Federation.

Funeral services for Ruth Emma Risner, 80, of North Judson, will be Monday, November 14 at 1 p.m. CT at the Braman and Bailey Funeral Home in North Judson, with visitation there Sunday, November 13 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. CT. Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association.