Jerry E. Rudisill, age 85, of Knox, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 at his home. Jerry was born May 10, 1935 in Rockford, Indiana. He was a Veteran having served in the U.S. Army. He retired after many years of service at the United States Postal Service at the Chicago Post Office. On December 8, 1960 he married Eleanor “Bea” Latka Rudisill. She preceded him in death on March 11, 2009. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Lillian Rudisill and several brothers and sisters. He is survived by his step-son, Willard “Will” Chandler of Chicago. A graveside service will take place Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 1:00pm (CT) at Oak Park Cemetery in Knox. M.C. Smith Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Funeral services for 79-year-old Douglas M. Wilson, of Francesville, will be Sunday, March 14 at 2 p.m. ET at the St. James Salem United Church of Christ in Francesville. Guests should arrive between 1:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. ET and remain in vehicles to listen to the funeral service on 87.9 FM. The Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Miami University Foundation, Indiana University Foundation, Community Foundation of Pulaski County, St. James Salem United Church of Christ, or to an organization of the donor’s choice.

Funeral services for Linda K. Williams, 67, of Walkerton, are Monday, March 8 at 1:00 p.m. EST at the Walkerton United Pentecostal Church, with visitation there from noon until the time of the service. Memorials may be given to the church. The Rannells Funeral Home Koontz Lake Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Jerry L. Jones, 82, of Winamac, are Friday, March 12 at 11:00 a.m. EST at Winamac First United Methodist Church. Visitation is Thursday, March 11 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Memorials may be given to the Winamac High School Athletic Dept. (for the Cross Country or Track teams), Pulaski Animal Center, Memorial Swinging Bridge Project, or Winamac First United Methodist Church.

Graveside services for James “Jim” R. Dedloff, 82, of Knox, are Friday, March 5 at 1:00 p.m. at Round Lake Cemetery, with visitation there from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society. Braman & Son Memorial Chapel in Knox is in charge of arrangements.

Graveside services for 85-year-old Dora L. Mann, of rural Wanatah, will be held Friday, March 5, at 2 p.m. CT at the Hanna Cemetery. Visitation is Friday, March 5, from noon to 1 p.m. CT at the Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Free Will United Baptist Church or Duneland Hospice.

Vaneada A. Brettin, age 86, of Winamac, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Millers Merry Manor in Plymouth.

Vaneada was born March 10, 1934 in Hanna, Indiana to Otto Wolters and Leona Spenner Wolters. On August 18, 1951, in Knox, Indiana, she married James J. Brettin, he has preceded her in death.

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Funeral services for 87-year-old David E. Thompson, of Knox, will be Wednesday, March 3 at 11 a.m. CT at the Knox United Methodist Church. Visitation is Tuesday, March 2 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. CT at the Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel, and one hour prior to services Wednesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Knox United Methodist Church.

Dennis W. Wallace, age 75, of Hamlet, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at his home. Dennis was one of triplets born on July 29, 1945 in LaPorte, Indiana to Charles O. Wallace and Hannah Amm Wallace, both deceased.

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Judy M. Walters, age 76, of Bass Lake, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021.

Judy was born July 19, 1944 in Knox, to Elmer Chapman and Daisy Cole Chapman, both deceased. She loved music, painting and watching birds. On August 24, 1964 she married Joseph Walters. He preceded her in death on November 15, 2020.

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Alma M. Collins, age 82, of Knox, passed away at her home on February 23, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E. Collins, three sisters and a brother. She is survived by her children, David Collins (Kathy) of Knox, Bobby Allen of California, Deborah Brooks of Plymouth, Anthony Pittman (Debbie) of LaPorte, Daniel Collins (D’Alaun) of Plymouth, Pamela Knox of Hamlet, and Joseph Collins of Knox, 18 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Continue reading →

Funeral services for Jeffrey R. “Jeff” Weyer, 41, of Valparaiso, are Sunday, February 28 at 2:00 p.m. EST at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, with visitation there Saturday, February 27 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, February 28 from noon until the time of the service. Memorials may be given to First Federal Bank in Winamac, where an account will be established for his children.

Funeral services for Alma R. Moody McFarland, 89, of Winamac, are Tuesday, March 2 at 2:00 p.m. EST at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, with visitation there from noon until the time of the service. Memorials may be given to a charity of the donor’s choice.

On Friday, February 19, 2021 Glenda Salzer, our beloved mother, passed away at the age of 92.

Glenda was born September 24, 1928 in Starke County, Indiana to Samuel and Millie Sellers. She married Richard L. Salzer and they had three daughters, Tari, Toni and Lori, and a son Ed.

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Private services for William Charles “Bill” Goble, 89, of Winamac, will be held at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Memorials may be given to the William O. “Billy” Goble Scholarship or the First United Methodist Church of Winamac Fund at the Community Foundation of Pulaski County.

Tevis A. Craft Jr., age 57, of Winamac, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021. Tevis was born September 24, 1963 in Knox, to Tevis Craft Sr. and Alice Beauchamp Craft, both deceased. He was an avid fisherman, loved to golf and loved riding motorcycles. On April 24, 1982 he married Lori Brady, she survives. Also surviving are his sisters, Tammy Tobey of Knox and Susie Clemons of Walkerton, and his brother, Ron Craft of Argos.

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Funeral services for Raymond McCarty, 99, of Grovertown, are Monday, February 22 at 1:00 p.m. CST at the Rannells Funeral Home Hamlet Chapel, with visitation there Sunday, February 21 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and Monday, February 22 from noon until the time of the service.

A Celebration of Life service for 87-year-old Alice M. Fox, of Kewanna, will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson’s Association or the MS Society. The Frain Mortuary in Winamac is in charge of arrangements.

Wanda F. Ludwig, age 80, of Knox, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, February 12, 2021.

Wanda was born September 8, 1940 in Ajax, Kentucky to Floyd Hale and Maggie Hurt Hale.

She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Ludwig of Plymouth and a son, Larry Ludwig (Tammy) of Knox, three sisters, Shelby Moise of Rochester, IN, Barbara Hale of South Bend, IN, and Phyllis Hale of DeLong, IN, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Larry Ludwig, two daughters, Michelle and Cindy Ludwig, two brothers, Billy Ray Hale and Earl Hale, and a sister, Reva Roberts.

A memorial service will take place Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 12pm (ET) at The House of the Lord Church, 16493 Lincoln Highway, Plymouth, Indiana. M.C. Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Fern Bradley, 80, of Knox, will be Monday, February 15 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.