William B. “Willie” Griffith, age 70, of Knox, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020.
Marjorie I. “Margie” [Dulin] Hale Bowers
A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date for 98-year-old Marjorie I. “Margie” [Dulin] Hale Bowers, of Medaryville. Visitation is Thursday, December 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville. All guests will need to follow COVID-19 guidance which includes wearing a mask, social distancing, and hand sanitizing. Private graveside services will be held in Frankfort, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Richard W. Nielsen
Richard W. Nielsen, 89, of North Judson, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020.
John W. Bowman
John W. Bowman, age 67, of Valparaiso, formerly of Knox, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Northwest Health Porter in Valparaiso. John was born January 18, 1953 in Knox, Indiana to John Bowman and Darlene Horner Bowman, both deceased. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Roger Bowman. He is survived by his cousin, Lucille Bruenecke (Tom) of Knox.
Anna Maupin
Anna Maupin, 85 died Tuesday, November 24, 2020 in North Judson, IN. She was born October 21,1935 in Winamac, IN to Orville & Caroline (Wilcox) Blankenship.
Virginia Wireman Duncan
Virginia Wireman Duncan, age 82, of Knox, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at her home. Virginia was born February 4, 1938 in Ora, Indiana. She had worked for many years as an operator and dispatcher for the United Telephone Company. Continue reading
Janet Charlene Black
Janet Charlene Black, age 71, of Knox, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020. She was born December 31, 1948 in Campton, Kentucky to McClellan and Peggy Pauline (Caudill) Stamper, both deceased. She was self-employed most of her life and enjoyed sales. She loved cooking, baking and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Continue reading
Robert Jeffrey “Jeff” Winstead Sr.
No services will be held for Robert Jeffrey “Jeff” Winstead Sr., 62, of Francesville. The Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with final expenses.
Mary Lou Simpson
Mary Lou Simpson, age 84, of Knox, passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. She was born April 28, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois to Ferd and Nell Besowshek, both deceased. She was a 1954 graduate of Mercy High School in Chicago, she had been a member and past president of the St. Thomas Aquinas Altar and Rosary Society and was a current member of the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Hamlet, she loved crossword and jigsaw puzzles, and loved being a homemaker and mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She had owned the Pickle Barrel Restaurant from 1985-95, where she became known as “Ma Pickle”.
Dr. Howard Leman
Dr. Howard Leman, age 82 of Columbia, TN went to be with the Lord on November 23, 2020. Born in Francesville, IN to the late Edward Leman and Ruth Musselman Leman. Dr. Leman spent many years in Florida where he pastored at Plantation Baptist Church for 26 years. Upon retirement, Dr. Leman moved to Sebring, Florida where he pastored on an interim basis for several churches. His years of ministry impacted countless lives, and many are serving the Lord today because of his influence.
Clarence W. Eifling
Clarence W. Eifling, age 93, of Knox, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020. Clarence was born March 9, 1927 in Crown Point, Indiana to William Eifling and Anna Weis Eifling, both deceased. He was a veteran having served in the Army Air Force. On May 12, 1951, he married Marilyn McCarney, she preceded him in death on March 9, 2019. He and Marilyn had been avid square dancers. He is survived by his daughter, Patricia Bryant of Knox. Private family services have taken place. Burial followed at the Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville, Indiana. M.C. Smith Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Renee Potter
Renee Potter, age 98, of Knox, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020. Renee was born on February 24, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois to Raymond Thiery and Lillian Faulk Thiery, both deceased. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Potter. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Ethel Thiery, Lillian Howard, Dorothy Cruz, Frank Thiery and John Thiery. A funeral service will be held Friday, November 27, 2020 at 1:00pm (CT) at M.C. Smith Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery.
Dorsie Patrick
Funeral services for Dorsie Patrick, 75, of Knox, are Friday, November 27 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.
Joseph AB McDonald
Funeral services for Joseph AB McDonald, 51, of San Pierre, are Friday, November 27 at 6:00 p.m. CST at Braman & Bailey Funeral Home in North Judson, with visitation there from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service.
Ryan J. Lockridge
Ryan J. Lockridge, 40 years old, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 11:07 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 2020. He passed away at Memorial Hospital unexpectedly after a very brief illness. Ryan was born on September 18, 1980 in LaPorte, IN to Gary and Marilyn (Fisher) Lockridge, Sr. His parents survive. In 1999, Ryan graduated from North Judson San Pierre High School. In 2003, Ryan graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in History from Valparaiso University. Ryan loved to travel and visited 5 different continents and was able to go on missionary trips including Mexico, Honduras and Brazil. On June 11, 2011 in South Bend, Ryan and Heather M. Hohulin were united in marriage.
Joseph Bradley Jr.
KNOX – Joseph Bradley Jr. passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, November 20, 2020. He was born on June 13, 1941 in Knox to the late Joseph and Ethel (Whitaker) Bradley Sr. and lived in the area his entire life.
Richard D. “Dick” Keller
A Funeral Mass for 95-year-old Richard D. “Dick” Keller, of Monterey, will be Tuesday, November 24 at 11 a.m. ET at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Monterey. The American Legion will conduct Military Graveside Services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Monterey American Legion Post #399. The Frain Mortuary in Winamac is in charge of arrangements.
George Otto Skibbe
George Otto Skibbe, of North Judson, beloved husband, father, and grandfather left his blessed Christian life on earth for the joys of his eternal home in heaven on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the age of 88.
Katarzyna Chytry
Katarzyna Chytry, age 96, of Knox, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 17, 2020.
She was born November 24, 1923 in Poland. She was a long-time member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church and the St. Thomas Altar and Rosary Society.
Joseph W. Walters
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.
