Joseph W. Walters, age 78, of Bass Lake, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020. Joseph was born March 2, 1942 at his parent’s home in Ora, Indiana. He was a Veteran retiring from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service. He was a member of the Monterey American Legion, the Knox Masonic Lodge and was a Shriner. On August 24, 1963 he married Judith Chapman, she survives.
Judith M. Singleton
Judith M. Singleton, age 75, of Hurricane, West Virginia, formerly of Knox, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Judith was born October 28, 1945 in LaPorte, Indiana to Raymond and Neddie Coleman Stephenson, both deceased. She had spent all of her life in Starke County until moving to West Virginia seven years ago. She had been a very active member of the Knox Moose Lodge and was a former Senior Regent. In May of 2000 she married Gregory Singleton Sr., he survives.
Karl R. Strehl
Funeral services for Karl R. Strehl, 85, of Knox, are Tuesday, November 17 at 6:00 p.m. at Braman & Son Memorial Chapel in Knox, with visitation there from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service.
Michael J. Tunis
Funeral services for Michael J. Tunis, 64, of Knox, are Monday, November 16 at 1:00 p.m. at Braman & Son Memorial Chapel in Knox, with visitation there from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials may be given to the family.
Louis “Louie” O. Everage
Funeral services for 71-year-old Louis “Louie” O. Everage, of Knox, will be Wednesday, November 18 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. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Larry E. Fletcher Sr.
Larry E. Fletcher Sr., age 69, of Knox, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at his home.
Larry was born July 2, 1951 in LaPorte, Indiana. His grandkids were the love of his life and he never missed any of their sports events, not even practices. He was an avid high school and college sports fan and especially loved Indiana University and Knox sports and it is said that he is known by every high school referee within a three state area.
James E. “Jim” Kuhn Sr.
Funeral services for James E. “Jim” Kuhn Sr., 85, of Winamac, are Saturday, November 14 at 10:00 a.m. EST at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, with visitation there Friday, November 13 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society, PEAK Community Services, or the Von Tobel Senior Center at Pulaski County Human Services.
Donald Eugene Glossinger
Funeral services for Donald Eugene Glossinger, 36, of Knox, are Tuesday, November 10 at noon at Braman & Son Memorial Chapel in Knox, with visitation there from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials may be given to the family.
William Joseph “Bill” Carter
William Joseph “Bill” Carter, age 48, of Knox, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020.
Bill was born September 6, 1972 in Knox. Some of his favorite things were riding his Harley, bowling, being on the water boating, MOPAR cars and the Chicago Bears.
He is survived by his parents, William D. “Bill” and Diana Carter of Knox, his daughter, Allison Carter of Inglis, Florida, and his brothers, Christopher C. Carter of Florida and Michael Carter of Knox.
Margaret Emily Russell
Visitation for 96-year-old Margaret Emily Russell, of Winamac, Indiana is Saturday, November 14 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Frain Mortuary in Winamac, with a private funeral service at the First United Methodist Church in Winamac. Military graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion and VFW. Memorial contributions may be made toward the purchase of a new carillon system through the First United Methodist Church in Winamac.
Sherman Lewis Lute
Sherman Lewis Lute, a lifetime resident of the Hanna Area, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020.
Brandon Ray Owens
Brandon Ray Owens, 36, died Saturday, October 31, 2020. He was born October 29, 1984 in Knox, IN to Timothy and Dawn (Thomas) Owens.
Ruby F. Torok
KNOX – Ruby F. Torok passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020. She was born on May 29, 1918 in Knox to the late Oscar and Lucy (Tietz) Fechner and was 102 years-old at the time of her death.
Shirley Ann [Foust] Bonnell
Public viewing for Shirley Ann [Foust] Bonnell, 85, of Winamac, will take place Sunday, November 8 from noon to 1:00 p.m. EST at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the family will not be present to visit with guests, however they encourage friends to come say farewell to Shirley. Memorials may be given to the Pulaski Animal Center, Lion’s Club, or Pulaski County Human Services Food Pantry.
Glenda (Howard) Warner
Glenda (Howard) Warner, 68 of Knox, passed away on November 1, 2020.
Glenda was born to Hoy and Josephine (Collins) Howard on January 28, 1952 in Knox Indiana. She married Ronald Warner on March 30, 1970.
Sandra “Sandy” G. Jernas
Sandra “Sandy” G. Jernas, 79, of North Judson, was welcomed home by her Lord on All Saints Day, November 1, 2020. Sandy was born into the family of Helen and Ora Klinedinst on March 22, 1941, in Tyner, Indiana. On August 27, 1960, Sandy married C. Jerome “Jerry” Jernas. Together they created a life full of faith, family, and friends.
Sandy was at her happiest when making her house a home, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She retired after 25 years as banker at the former American State Bank. Sandy was active in various groups at her church, St Peter’s Lutheran, including Artisans, Altar Guild, Cottage Bible Class, and Ladies Aid. For over 40 years she enjoyed getting together with her girl friends to play bunco.
Adrian Paul Miller
Funeral Mass for Adrian Paul Miller, 95, of Pulaski, will be Friday, November 6, at 11 a.m. ET at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pulaski. Visitation is Thursday, November 5, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Rosary will be recited following visitation at the funeral home. Military Graveside Services will be conducted by the American Legion and VFW. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Memorial Swinging Bridge Project, or Warrior Youth Baseball.
Ellaree Johnson
Ellaree Johnson age 90, of Knox, Indiana passed away on October 29, 2020. Ellaree was born October 26, 1930 in Vest, Kentucky. She was a long-time member of the Freewill Baptist Church.
Preceding her in death are her parents Ora Craft and Mary (Tharpe) Craft, husband Homer Johnson, brothers Virgil, Chester and Joe Craft and sister Amy Robinson. She is survived by her sons, Jeffery(Noel) Johnson of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Gregory(Patricia) Johnson of Knox, IN, John(Laura) Johnson of Granger, IN, four brothers, Verlie Craft of West Virginia, Donald Craft of Kendallville, IN, Charles Craft of Knox, IN, Larry Craft of Hazard, KY, and two sisters Juanita Combs of Hindman, KY, Golden Wright of Covington, VA Also surviving are 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Carlotta (Estok) Whitcraft
Carlotta (Estok) Whitcraft, 76 of Knox, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 29, 2020
Carlotta was born to Leonard and Evelyn Estok on December 29, 1943 in Knox, Indiana and lived there most of her life.
She was married to James Whitcraft Sr. in March of 1961. They had two sons Jim (Tammy) Whitcraft and Ray (Lisa) Whitcraft. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren Shawn (Linley) Whitcraft, Ashley Whitcraft, Chelsea Whitcraft, and Emma Whitcraft and 2 great granddaughters Sydney & Leah Whitcraft.
Carlotta is also survived by siblings Judy Lenig, Percilla (Larry)Upp, Bobbie (Freddie) Baker, Mike Estok, Dennis(Lora) Estok, Chuck (Janice) Estok. Continue reading
Margot Wohrle
Margot Wohrle, 85, of North Judson went home to be with the Lord on Oct 25, 2020. Margot was born to her parents Emil and Berta (Ellinger) Schwarzenbach, on May 26, 1935 in their home in Meilen, Switzerland.
On Jan 26, 1956, Margot married Emil Wohrle, in Aischfeld, Germany. One week after marriage, with $100 in their pocket, Emil and Margot traveled by boat for 4 ½ days to Ellis Island, NY and then another day by train, to start their new life in Chicago, IL, living with an uncle and aunt who sponsored them at the time and made coming to the US possible. Neither Emil nor Margot spoke a word of English upon coming to the US, and were 26 & 21 yrs old. When asked if she was scared, Margot replied, “yes, it was scary….but when you’re young you do what you need to do even if it’s scary.” And that proved to be how Margot lived the rest of her life.
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