Larry Jay Schwartz, 58, of Winamac, IN passed away surrounded by his family and friends at home, after a long battle with cancer on January 17, 2023. Larry was born on September 19, 1964 in Knox, IN to the late Bernard and Phyllis Bartgen Schwartz.
Dorothy L. Puckett
No funeral services or visitation are planned at this time for Dorothy L. Puckett, 80, of Hamlet. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at the following link: https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html?frequency_selected=2&sc_icid=mem-lp-donate-bttn-top
The Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel is handling arrangements.
William J. “Billy” Kolish
Funeral services for William J. “Billy” Kolish, 65, of Winamac, will be Saturday, January 21 at 10 a.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary in Winamac, with visitation there Friday, January 20 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET. Memorial contributions may be made to Winamac FOE #2580.
Delores J. Agee
Memorial services for Delores J. Agee, 76, of Buffalo, Indiana will be held Saturday, January 28 at noon ET at the Buffalo Fire Station, followed by a Celebration of Life service until 5 p.m. ET. Memorial contributions may be made to the Frain Mortuary in Winamac to assist with final expenses.
Madeline M. Allen
Madeline M. Allen, age 95, of Knox, passed away at her home on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Madeline was born October 7, 1927 in Chicago to William Hatfield and Sarah (Keller) Hatfield, both deceased. On June 30, 1946 she married Ralph Allen, he preceded her in death on December 9, 2018.
Lisa Smothermon
A Celebration of Life Service for Lisa Smothermon, 37, will be Friday, January 20 at 5:30 p.m. ET at the Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel, with a gathering of family and friends from 3:30 p.m. until the time of services.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). Please direct donations to supporting.afsp.org (cash, check or electronic). Are you in crisis? Text 988 or text TALK to 741741.
Julia Wagers
Funeral services for Julia Wagers, 70, of Winamac, will be Monday, January 16 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.
Elizabeth A. “Betty” Cooke
Elizabeth A. “Betty” Cooke, age 89, of Stuart, Florida, formerly of Plymouth, Indiana, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023. Betty was born August 27, 1933 in St. Louis, Missouri to Ralph Laramie and Marie (Schultz) Laramie, both deceased.
Jerome Richard Gumz
Funeral services for Jerome Richard Gumz, 90, of North Judson, will be Friday, January 13 at 11 a.m. CT at the Braman and Bailey Funeral Home in North Judson, with visitation there Thursday, January 12 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. CT, and Friday from 9 a.m. CT until the time of services. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Northern Indiana Community Foundation – Cherry and Jerry Gumz Mint Festival Fund (www.nicf.org).
Connie J. Byer
Connie J. Byer, age 67, of Knox, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 at her home. Connie was born June 22, 1955 in Knox, Indiana.
Karen Lee Hill
Karen Lee Hill, age 79, of Knox, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 at her home. Karen was born February 3, 1943 in Gary, Indiana to Noah Wirick and Frances (Peters) Wirick, both deceased.
William “Bill” Conran
William “Bill” Conran, 78, of Kewanna formerly of Monterey passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at home.
Bonnie Lou Varro
Funeral services for Bonnie Lou Varro, 87 of Knox, will be Monday, January 9 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 Shriners Hospital for Children.
Becky Felix
Funeral services for 69-year-old Becky Felix, of Winamac, will be Monday, January 9 at 11 a.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary in Winamac, with visitation there Sunday, January 8 from 2p.m. to 6 p.m. ET. Memorial contributions may be made to Gentiva Hospice or Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
William Edward Lutz III
A Celebration of Life was held Friday, December 16,2022, for William Edward Lutz III, 77, of Knox. Lutz and his wife, Linda, lived in Knox for 21 years. He was employed at Wythogan Park and served on its board for many years. Lutz suffered from Parkinson’s Disease and passed away December 8, 2022.
Warren L. Coffin Sr.
Funeral services for 83-year-old Warren L. Coffin Sr., of Louisville, Kentucky, formerly of Knox, will be Thursday, January 5 at 2 p.m. CT at the Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel, with visitation there from noon CT until the time of services.
Martha Sue (Wyatt) Moore
Martha Sue (Wyatt) Moore, age 83, of Knox, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 at Wintersong Village in Knox.
Dorothy Louise Lehman
Funeral services for Dorothy Louise Lehman, 97, of Pulaski, will be Friday, January 6 at 11 a.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Memorial contributions may be made to Pro Cemetery in Winamac.
Phyllis M. Snyder
Private Family Burial will take place at St. Peter’s Cemetery for 103-year-old Phyllis M. Snyder, of Galveston, formerly of Winamac. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pulaski Animal Center. The Frain Mortuary in Winamac is in charge of arrangements.
Allen B. Chesser Jr
Mr. Allen B. Chesser Jr, 68, of Culver passed away unexpectedly at 7:16 AM on Wednesday, December, 28, 2022 at his residence.
