Kenneth C. Wallace, age 78, of Knox, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Kenny was born January 18, 1943 in Hanna, Indiana to Charles O. Wallace and Hannah Amm Wallace, both deceased.
Charles “Chuck” Bacewic Jr.
Charles “Chuck” Bacewic Jr., age 69, of Knox, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2021 at his home.
Chuck was born January 27, 1952 in Knox to Charles Bacewic Sr. and Ruth Risner Bacewic, both deceased. He loved old cars, he liked them fast and loud. He loved building them and driving them. He enjoyed going to the casino and especially loved spending time with his family.
Michael R. (Mike) Hittle
Funeral services for Michael R. (Mike) Hittle, 65, of North Judson, will be Monday, December 27 at 11 a.m. CT at the Braman and Bailey Funeral Home in North Judson with visitation there Sunday, December 26 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. CT. Memorial contributions may be made to the North Judson United Methodist Church.
Janis Kay Blacker
Funeral services for Janis Kay Blacker, 75, of Union Mills, Wednesday, December 22 at 1 p.m. CT at the Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home in La Porte with visitation there from 11 a.m. CT until the time of services. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 130 Red Coach Drive, Mishawaka, Indiana 46545.
Sylvia Paulsen
Funeral services for Sylvia Paulsen, 95, of Winamac, will be Wednesday, December 22, at noon ET at the Winamac First United Methodist Church with visitation there from 10 a.m. ET until the time of services. The family will host a celebration of life at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. The Frain Mortuary in Winamac is in charge of arrangements.
Mark H. Simpkins
Funeral services for Mark H. Simpkins, 65, of Knox, will be Monday, December 20, at 1 p.m. CT at the Braman and Son Memorial Chapel in Knox, with visitation there Sunday, December 19, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. CT. Memorials may be made to Winifred Simpkins Spirit of Nursing Scholarship Fund.
Janis Marie Wickert
Funeral services for Janis Marie Wickert, 65, of North Judson, will be Monday, December 20 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 Saint Lukes Community Church.
Gary Lee Prater
Funeral services for Gary Lee Prater, 67, of Newburgh, Indiana, formally of North Judson, will be Wednesday, December 22 at 11 a.m. CT at the Braman and Bailey Funeral Home in North Judson with visitation there one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Joan E. Ayersman
Joan E. Ayersman, 82, of Star City passed away at 11:18 a.m., Friday, December 10, 2021 at Pulaski Memorial Hospital.
Born on January 25, 1939 in Gary, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Kissinger) Hedges.
Joan formerly worked as the manager at Speedway the majority of her life.
Sharon R. Breyfogle
Funeral services for Sharon R. Breyfogle, 64, of Winamac, will be Wednesday, December 22, at 11 a.m. ET at the Church of the Heartland in Winamac with visitation there Tuesday, December 21, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET and Wednesday, December 22, one hour prior to services. Memorial donations can be made to The Care Ministry at Church of the Heartland or Winamac Church of the Nazarene food pantry. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
William S. “Bill” Rowe
Funeral services for William S. “Bill” Rowe, 68, of Medaryville, will be Monday, December 20, at 11 a.m. ET at the St. John United Church of Christ in Medaryville. Visitation is Sunday, December 19, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary-Querry Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville, and one hour prior to services Monday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Medaryville Fire Department or St. John’s Cemetery.
Margaret Ann Combs
Funeral services for Margaret Ann Combs, 81, of Knox, will be Saturday, December 18 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 First Freewill Baptist Church.
Mary Ann Johnson
Mary Ann Johnson
March 1, 1937 – December 8, 2021
Mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Mary Ann Johnson, at the age of 84, after a courageous battle with cancer, passed away December 8, 2021. She was surrounded by her children who will continue to honor her legacy of love of family and living life to the fullest.
Emeilia “Emily” H. Thomas
Funeral services for Emeilia “Emily” H. Thomas, 51, of North Judson, will be Saturday, January 8, 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.
Shirley Gunter
Funeral services for Shirley Gunter, 80, of Hebron, will be Tuesday, December 21 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.
Donald Clinton “Doc” Drach
Funeral services for Donald Clinton “Doc” Drach, 88, of Winamac, will be Tuesday, December 21 at 10 a.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary in Winamac with visitation there Monday, December 20 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
Robert (Bob) Shaw
Robert (Bob) Shaw was born June 8, 1946 in LaPorte, Indiana to Robert and Georgia Shaw. He passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by family, on December 13, 2021. Bob served as President of Knox Fertilizer Inc. and KMB Technology LLC following the passing of his father, Robert Shaw.
Larry Steven “Steve” Bechler
Funeral services for Larry Steven “Steve” Bechler, 63, of Lafayette, will be Sunday, December 19 at 4:30 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.
Earl K. Anliker
Funeral services for Earl K. Anliker, 89, of Winamac, will be Saturday, December 18 at 10 a.m. ET at the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville. Visitation is Friday, December 17 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville, and one hour prior to services at the church Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made to Life Wise Academy or Humanitarian Distribution Center.
Myrtle Gabbard
Funeral services for Myrtle Gabbard, 75, of Knox, will be Tuesday, December 14 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 family.
