Daisy E. Hepler

A memorial service for Daisy E. Hepler, 93, of LaPorte, formerly of rural Hamlet, will be Saturday, December 16 at 2 p.m. CT at the Tracy Church. In lieu of flowers, the family would like memorial contributions be made to the Tracy Church. The Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Marion A. Norem

No services are planned at this time for Marion A. Norem, 80, of Monticello, formally of Knox. Memorial contributions may be made to the Golden Horseshoe Saddle Club. The Braman and Son Memorial Chapel in Knox is in charge of arrangements.

Mildred Ellen (Gudas) Redweik

Funeral services for Mildred Ellen (Gudas) Redweik, 85, of Kewanna, will be Sunday, December 10 at 1 p.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary in Winamac, with visitation there Saturday, December 9 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Jeffery Harness

Funeral services for Jeffery Harness, 75, of Knox, will be Sunday, December 3 at 2:30 p.m. CT at the Hamlet United Methodist Church, with visitation there from 1 p.m. CT until the time of services. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. The Braman and Son Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Richard Earl “Rich” McIlvain, Sr.

Funeral services for Richard Earl “Rich” McIlvain, Sr., 75, of Winamac, formerly of Medaryville, will be Friday, December 1 at 3 p.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Visitation is Thursday, November 30 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary with an Eagle’s Service will be held at 7 p.m. ET. Memorial contributions may be made the family in care of Jan McIlvain.

Shirley J. Hettinger

Private services will be held for Shirley J. Hettinger, 87, of Winamac, at the Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pulaski Animal Center or the Pulaski County Public Library.

Diana Lee Smith

Funeral services for Diana Lee Smith, 71, of North Judson, will be Saturday, December 2 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.

Kelly D. Crandall

Funeral services for Kelly D. Crandall, 60, of Monticello, formerly of Colorado Springs, Colorado, will be Friday, December 1 at 11 a.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville, with visitation there Thursday, November 30 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Stanley G. Boehning

Funeral services for Stanley G. Boehning, 88, of Francesville, will be Wednesday, November 29 at 10 a.m. ET at the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville. Visitation is Tuesday, November 28 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville, and one hour prior to services at the church Wednesday. The American Legion will conduct Military Graveside Services. Memorial contributions may be made to Parkview Haven Retirement Home or to the Apostolic Christian Church.

Marsha Ann Flagg

Marsha Ann Flagg, age 70, of Ora, Indiana passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Marsha was born August 7, 1953, in Columbus, Ohio to Edward and Barbara Moore, both deceased. She had received an Associates Degree in Accounting, but loved being a homemaker, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. On April 14, 1972, she married Alex Flagg, he survives. Also surviving are her children, Carey Ann Flagg, and Johnathan William Flagg, both of Ora, brothers and sisters, Robert Moore of Monterey, Edward Moore of Winamac, Timothy Moore of Monterey, Cindy Tijerina of Portage, and Connie Henson of East Bernstadt, KY, grandchildren, Breann Milam, Alexis Grove and Bobbi-Alanna Flagg, and great grandchildren, Damien Walker, Murfi Linhart, Alic Burkett and Daisy Linhart. She’s preceded in death by her daughter Sabrina Lynn Milam and a brother Christopher Moore. Private graveside services will take place at the Alexander Heinemann Cemetery in Ora, Indiana. M.C. Smith Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Wanda Lee Wallen

Funeral Services for 74-year-old Wanda Lee Wallen of Knox will be Tuesday, November 28 at Braman & Son Memorial Chapel in Knox at 1 p.m. CT with visitation there at 10 a.m. CT until the time of service. Contributions may be made  to the family.

Chloee Rose Compton

Funeral Services for 14-year-old Chloee Rose Compton of Medaryville will be Saturday, December 2 at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville at 2:30 p.m. ET with visitation there at 10:30 a.m. ET until the time of service. Memorial Contributions may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with final expenses.

Randy Dale Shepherd

Funeral Services for 70-year-old Randy Dale Shepherd of Knox will be Wednesday, November 22 at 2 p.m. CT at the Braman & Son Memorial Chapel of Knox with visitation there from 10 a.m. CT until the time of services. Contributions may be made to the family.

Stuart L. Thompson

Stuart L. Thompson, age 80, of Knox, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023. He was born April 24, 1943 in LaPorte, Indiana to Abel Thompson and Rosemary Thompson Johnson, both deceased. Stuart had worked for over 50 years for Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 4. He was also a Veteran having served in the U.S. Army in Viet Nam. He loved horses and dogs, and spent many years participating in horse pulling competitions and coon hunting behind his favorite dogs. He also loved watching any kind of sports. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Thompson, his son, Joshua Thompson (Rynn) of South Bend, his daughter, Elizabeth Thompson-Beauchamp (Shawn Yount) of Knox, brothers, David Thompson of Knox, Terry Thompson and Douglas Thompson, both of Plymouth, and grandchildren, Victor Beauchamp, Vivian Beauchamp, Brian Thompson, Tristan Yount, Landan Yount and Bailee Yount. He was preceded in death by his brother, Todd Thompson. A visitation will take place Friday, November 24, 2023 from 2-7pm (CT) at M.C. Smith Funeral Home in Knox. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 1pm (CT) at M.C. Smith Funeral Home. Burial with military graveside services will follow at Burr Oak Cemetery. Please make memorial contributions in his name to the children’s hospital of the donors choice.

Sylvia Sue Mann

Funeral Services for 86-year-old Sylvia Sue Mann of Knox, will be Wednesday, November 22 at 3 p.m. CT at the Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel with visitation there from 2 p.m. CT until the time of services.

Janet Marie McFarland Welter

Graveside services for Janet Marie McFarland Welter, 85, of Knox, will be held at Round Lake Cemetery in Knox at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Thomas Catholic Church. The Braman and Son Memorial Chapel in Knox is in charge of arrangements.

William “Bill” Watts

Funeral services for William “Bill” Watts, 86, of Winamac, will be Monday, November 20 at 11 a.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary in Winamac, with visitation there Sunday, November 19 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET. Memorials contributions may be made to the family.