Merle Larry Ezra

Funeral services for Merle Larry Ezra, 78, of Winamac, will be Saturday, January 22, at 3 p.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Visitation is Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct Military Graveside Services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pulaski Animal Center.

Rocky David Gourley

Funeral services for Rocky David Gourley, 68, of Winamac, will be Saturday, January 15, at 11 a.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Visitation is Friday, January 14, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tippecanoe Christian Church, North White Athletic Department, or Guardian Angel Hospice.

Stephina Watkins

Funeral services for Stephina Watkins, 97, of Winamac, will be Tuesday, January 18, at 11 a.m. ET, at the Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Visitation is Monday, January 17, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET, with Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. ET at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Michael Catholic School in Plymouth.

Lawrence Joe Roberts

A Celebration of Life service for Lawrence Joe Roberts, 79, of Knox, will be held at a later date. The Braman and Son Memorial Chapel in Knox is in charge of arrangements.

Rachel Rana Allen

Funeral services for Rachel Rana Allen, 45, of Knox, will be Thursday, January 13 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 family.

Orlean Janasz

Funeral services for Orlean Janasz, 94, of Knox, will be Tuesday, January 11, at 11 a.m. CT at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Knox. Visitation is Monday, January 10, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. CT at the Braman and Son Memorial Chapel in Knox. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice.

Janet L. Miller

Funeral services for Janet L. Miller, 73, of Culver, will be Saturday, January 8, at 2:30 p.m. ET at the Odom Funeral Home in Culver with visitation there from 11:30 a.m. ET until the time of services. Those attending are asked to wear a face mask. Memorial contributions may be made to the Culver Animal Clinic.

Steven R. Howard Jr.

KNOX – Steven R. Howard Jr. passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022, in his home following a sudden illness. He was born on August 23, 1977, in Winamac to Steven R. Howard Sr. and Rebecca (Spicer) Basler.

He lived in the area his entire life and married the love of his life, Rhianna Stineback, on July 10, 1998, in Knox. Steve enjoyed fishing and loved helping anyone who needed it. Most of all he cherished his family dearly.

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Stephanie Rose Minix

Funeral services for Stephanie Rose Minix, 33, of Monterey, will be Monday, January 10, 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. Memorials may be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.

Patricia Margaret Davis

Funeral services for 92-year-old Patricia Margaret Davis, of Knox, will be Saturday, January 8 at noon CT at the Braman and Son Memorial Chapel in Knox with visitation there from 10 a.m. CT until the time of services.

John S. Freeman

Graveside services for John S. Freeman, 90, of Winamac, will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Winamac VFW Post #1728. The Frain Mortuary in Winamac is in charge of arrangements.

Janet M. Davison

Funeral services for Janet M. Davison, 83, of Koontz Lake, will be Friday, January 7 at 1 p.m. CT at the Hamlet United Methodist Church with visitation there one hour prior to services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Koontz Lake Library or the Hamlet United Methodist Church. The Rannells Funeral Home Koontz Lake Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Robin S. Miller

Funeral services for Robin S. Miller, 64, of LaCrosse, will be Sunday, January 9 at 4 p.m. CT at the Braman and Bailey Funeral Home in North Judson with visitation there from 2 p.m. until the time of services.

Kathleen Y. “Kathy” Hewitt-Hanna

Funeral services for Kathleen Y. “Kathy” Hewitt-Hanna, 69, of Star City, formerly of Morocco, IN, will be Tuesday, January 4 at 11 a.m. ET at the St. Luke Lutheran Church in Winamac with Graveside services at 3:30 p.m.ET at Oakland Cemetery in Morocco. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church. Arrangements are being handled by the Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

David L. Jenkins

Funeral services for David L. Jenkins, 58, of Winamac, will be Saturday, January 8, at 11 a.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary in Winamac with visitation there Friday, January 7, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET. Memorial contributions may be given to the Head Hunters Car Club or the Starke County Humane Society.

Delma P. Ison

Funeral services for Delma P. Ison, 85, of Knox, will be Thursday, December 30 at noon CT at the Calvary Baptist Church in Knox with visitation there from 10 a.m. CT until the time of services. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice. The Braman and Son Memorial Chapel in Knox is in charge of arrangements.

Bill Brewer

Funeral services for Bill Brewer, 84, of North Judson, will be Friday, December 31 at 11 a.m. CT at the Braman and Bailey Funeral Home in North Judson with visitation there Thursday, December 30 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. CT. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children.

Neal Robert Christiensen

Funeral services for 63-year-old Neal Robert Christiensen, of North Judson, will be Sunday, January 2 at 1 p.m. CT at the Braman and Bailey Funeral Home in North Judson with visitation there from 11 a.m. CT until the time of services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lucky Dog Retreat.