Funeral services for 102-year-old Freda A. Wringer, of Hamlet, will be Tuesday, August 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.

Brandy Kay Bybee Szynalski, age 50, of North Judson, Indiana, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 24, 2021.  Brandy was a warm, loving person and the heart of our family.  She cared about people as symbolized by a sign on her wall that stated “Family Gathers Here” and everyone did.  She was the person family and friends called to talk and she listened sympathetically and empathized with their problems.  She was a good mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.  Continue reading →

Tom L. Reed, 76, Warsaw, Indiana, and longtime Rochester, Indiana resident, passed away at 1:36 P.M. Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Paddock Springs Health Campus, Warsaw, Indiana.

He was born on September 23, 1944 in LaPorte, Indiana, the son of Paul Winfield and Adeline (Bailey) Reed. He graduated from Knox High School, Knox, Indiana, before moving to the Rochester area to start farming.

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Graveside services for Cynthia Lee Singleton, 66, of Knox, are Tuesday, August 24 at 11:00 a.m. CDT at Fletcher Cemetery in Hamlet. Rannells Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Graveside services for Michael James “Mike” Bierrum, 55, of Star City, are Monday, August 23 at 11:00 a.m. EDT at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition). Visitation is Sunday, August 22 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Memorials may be given to the Memorial Swinging Bridge Project or Pulaski County 4-H.

Graveside services for Cloyde Richard Earp, 72, of Kewanna, will be Sunday, August 22 at 4:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. CT at the Earp Cemetery in Cornell, Illinois. Visitation is Sunday, August 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Memorial Contributions may be made to Leiter’s Ford United Methodist Church or Monterey United Methodist Church.

Gail Lynn Yakimicki, age 66, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 after a courageous 17-month battle with cancer.

Gail was born on June 12, 1955 in Knox, Indiana to Walter and Beverly (Crider) Pflugshaupt and was a lifelong resident of the area.

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Jean Frances (Fath) Jesuit, 80, of Knox, beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter, Aunt went to her heavenly home on August 11, 2021 after an illness.

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KNOX – Howard R. Bashore of Knox passed away on Monday August 2, 2021 in Golden Living Center Knox following an illness. He was born on August 14, 1933 in South Bend to the late Jesse and Myrtle “Irene” (Pinkert) Bashore and was 87 years-old at the time of his death. He lived in Knox since 1962 coming from Lafayette. On March 2, 1956 in Syracuse, IN he married the love of his life Barbara Paugh. Together they spent 65 wonderful years together. Continue reading →

Graveside services with Military Honors for Thomas Earl “Tom” Sullivan, 92, of Knox, formerly of Dyer, are Tuesday, August 17 at 2:00 p.m. EDT/1:00 p.m. CDT at Crown Hill Cemetery in Knox, followed by a Celebration of Life at the Party Barn. Memorials may be given to Kindred Hospice. Frain Mortuary in Winamac is in charge of arrangements.

On August 3, 2021, at 4:13 PM, Michael Bruce “Mike” Leman, 63, of Francesville, IN went home to be with the Lord after a hard fought battle with COVID.  He passed away surrounded by his kids at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, IN.  Mike was born on March 11, 1958 in Monticello, IN to the late Edward and Ruth [Musselman] Leman.  Mike graduated from West Central High School in 1976.  On December 27, 1980, Mike married the love of his life, Tina Hahn.  Tina feels very blessed to have spent 40 years with her soulmate. Continue reading →

KNOX – Joan F. Fisher of Knox passed away on Wednesday August 4, 2021, in her home following an illness. She was born on August 10, 1947 ,in Indianapolis to the late Julius Larson and Irene McClung, and was 73 years-old at the time of her death. She lived in the area most of her life. On January 29, 1966, in North Judson, she married her beloved husband Melvin Fisher Sr. who preceded her death on August 30, 2013. Together she and Melvin owned and operated Fisher’s Asphalt and more recently Kankakee Valley Auction. She was a very hard-working lady that loved watching movies. Most of all she loved her family dearly. Continue reading →

Funeral services for Doris “Jean” Winkler, 86, of Grovertown, are Wednesday, August 4, at noon CDT, at the Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel, with visitation there from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests Memorials be given to Traditions Health Home Health and Hospice, 1820 E. Day RD, Mishawaka.

On Wednesday, July 28, 2021, Kerry Duane Andrews, loving husband to Pat and father to three children, passed away at age 71.

Kerry was born on October 30, 1949 in Sturgis, MI to Victor and Ruth Andrews. He married Pat on January 18, 2003. He had a daughter, Kari Lynn (Rex) Scare, a son, Jamie (Barbara) Andrews, and a step-son, Dale Ledbetter.

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Funeral services for Daniel Edward “Danny” McGuffie, 46, of Knox, are Monday, August 2 at 2:00 p.m. EDT at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, with visitation there from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Memorials may be given to the Memorial Swinging Bridge Project.

Visitation for 85-year-old Richard Alvin Clem, of Knox, is Tuesday, August 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CT at the Braman and Son Memorial Chapel in Knox.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date for 65-year-old Clark W. Ratcliff, of Hamlet. The Braman and Son Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Marilyn J. Zehner, age 85, of Knox, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Catherine Kasper Life Center.

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Funeral services for Carolyn J. Cords, 93, of Francesville, will be Friday, July 30 at 11 a.m. ET at the Francesville First Christian Church. Visitation is Thursday, July 29, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The family requests that all guests to the funeral home and church please follow CDC guidelines regarding COVID-19. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

Jarreth Troy Smith, age 28, of Knox, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021.  He was born September 28,1992 in Merrillville, Indiana to Ronald Troy Smith and Jacqueline Sanchez Smith of Knox.  He is also survived by his siblings, Jayce Smith of Knox, Todd Smith of Knox, Jermey Smith of Indianapolis, Brandy Smith of Illinois, and Angel Smith of Rensselaer, Indiana, and six nephews.  A funeral service will take place Monday, July 26, 2021 at 6:00pm (CT), with visitation starting at 2:00pm (CT), at the M. C. Smith Funeral Home.