Elvira E. “Vera” Connolly, age 94, died on July 29, 2020 at Amita Hospital in LaGrange, Illinois due to complications from pulmonary fibrosis. Elvira was born on October 5, 1925 to Ernest and Waldena “Bonnie” (Scharfenberg) Schwanz in Truman, Minnesota, where she grew up. She later moved to Chicago, where she married , raised her children, and worked for the family business, retiring as a registered nurse in the Warrenville, Illinois area.
Connie Sue Loehmer
A Memorial Mass for 56-year-old Connie Sue Loehmer, of Monterey, will be held Thursday, July 30 at 10 a.m. ET at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Monterey. The Frain Mortuary in Winamac is in charge of arrangements.
Patricia A. Lawson
Patricia A. Lawson, age 61, of Knox, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Patty was born August 11, 1958 in Knox to Dennis and Jewel Marshall Cole, both deceased.
Brooke Marie Webb
Funeral services for Brooke Marie Webb, 32, of Knox, are Monday, July 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. Memorials may be given to the family.
David Rowe
Funeral services for David Rowe, 89, of Gainesville, Florida, formerly of North Judson, are Friday, July 24 at 11:00 a.m. at Braman & Bailey Funeral Home in North Judson, with visitation there Thursday, July 23 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Memorials may be given to warriorbags.org.
John E. Fagan
A Mass of Christian Burial for John E. Fagan, 77, of Star City, will be held Friday, July 24 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski. Visitation is Thursday, July 23 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Rans Funeral Home in Royal Center. A celebration of life will be held Friday, July 24 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Bill & Babes in Pulaski. Memorials may be given to the Pulaski/Winamac Catholic Churches.
JC Minix
JC Minix, Age 86, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020 in his home surrounded by loved ones. JC was born in Carver, Kentucky on April 4, 1934 to Langley and Francis Minix. JC was a very strong out going, hard working man that loved his children and his family. Nothing meant more to him. He married Joyce Louise Campbell in June of 1952 and had 5 boys and 2 girls together. After Joyce passed away, he married Nila Wilcox in October of 2002. He loved family gatherings, singing and playing guitar. He and Nila loved music and dancing together. He loved working in their garden, trips to Kentucky and worshiping the Lord. He loved to read his Bible and listening to Shepherd Chapel.
Shelia Wireman
Funeral services for Shelia Wireman, 68, of Medaryville, are Monday, July 20 at 11:00 a.m. EDT at the Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville, with visitation there Sunday, July 19 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Memorials may be given to the Medaryville Assembly of God Church or to the family.
Earl O. Teske
Graveside services for Earl O. Teske, 93, of Medaryville, are Thursday, July 23 at 10:00 a.m. EDT at St. Mark’s Cemetery in Medaryville. Visitation is Wednesday, July 22 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville. Memorials may be given to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church or the West Side Senior Center.
Victoria “Vicky” Lynn Risner
Funeral services for Victoria “Vicky” Lynn Risner, 60, of Knox, are Tuesday, July 21 at 1:00 p.m. 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 Wounded Warrior Project.
Sandra Lee Roscka Martinkus
A celebration of life service for Sandra Lee Roscka Martinkus, 66, of Knox, will be held Monday, July 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Knox United Methodist Church, with visitation there Sunday, July 19 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Monday, July 20 from 5:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Memorials may be given to Sandra Lee Studio of Dance to be used for dance lesson scholarships. Braman & Son Memorial Chapel in Knox is in charge of arrangements.
Jerry R. Miller
Funeral services for Jerry R. Miller, 76, of Monterey, are Saturday, July 18 at 2 p.m. at Braman & Son Memorial Chapel in Knox, with visitation there from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials may be given to an organization of the donor’s choice.
Shirley Faye (Barnett) Liedtky
Shirley Liedtky, 75 of North Judson, In., passed away peacefully in her home on July 13th, 2020 after a 5 year battle with Alzheimers. Her parents were Leslie and Janie Barnett. She was in the Home Extension Club for many years. She is survived by her husband Thomas of 56 1/2 years of marriage. Her son Tommy Liedtky of Louisiana. Daughter Lisa (Shawn) Minix of North Judson, grandsons Joshua Tyler Minix of Knox, Austin Minix of South Bend and Kanyon Riley Minix of North Judson. Special loved ones Wendy and Nate Ellis -as well as their children Jade, Molli, and Jordan – all of Oklahoma. Visitation will be Thursday July 16th at 11:00 A.M Central time. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 P.M Central time at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Denham.
Russell Allen
Graveside services for Russell Allen, 93, of Knox, are Friday, July 17 at 11:00 a.m. at Crown Hill Cemetery in Knox. Visitation is Thursday, July 16 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Braman & Son Memorial Chapel in Knox. Memorials may be given to the Knox VFW or the Gospel Lighthouse Church.
Steven Paul Kidder
Steven Paul Kidder, age 61, of Knox, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020 at his home. Steve was born July 13, 1959 in Lafayette, Louisiana to Stanislaus and Theresa Esther Kidder. He was a lifelong New Orleans Saints and LSU Tigers Fan, a man who loved a perfect lawn and a loving family man, a good dad and grandfather. On October 27, 1989 he married Cyndi Mann, she survives. Continue reading
Edward Reiss Sr.
Military Graveside Services for Edward Reiss Sr., 81, of Knox, are Saturday, July 18 at noon CDT at Fletcher Cemetery in Hamlet, followed by a Celebration of Life Ceremony at 1:00 p.m. at the Washington Twp. Community Building. Rannells Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
Charles L. “Charlie” McKinley
Funeral services for Charles L. “Charlie” McKinley, 87, of Winamac, are Friday, July 17 at 11 a.m. EDT at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, with visitation there Thursday, July 16 from 2 to 8 p.m. Kiwanis, Eastern Star, and Masonic Services will be held starting at 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. The American Legion and VFW will conduct Military Graveside Services. Memorials may be given to the First Christian Church in Winamac or Kindred Hospice in Rochester.
Joyce Louise (Betz) Kellie
A Celebration of Life Services for 89-year-old Joyce Louise (Betz) Kellie, of Winamac, will be Friday, July 10 at 10 a.m. ET at the Winamac First United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Guardian Angel Hospice, First United Methodist Church or Quilts of Valor. Arrangements are being handled by the Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Harrison Chapel, in Royal Center. 304 S. Chicago St., Royal Center.
Kenneth R. Hamman
A Celebration of Life service for 72-year-old Kenneth R. Hamman, of Winamac, will be Tuesday, July 14 at 11:30 a.m. ET at the First Christian Church in Winamac with visitation there on Monday, July 13 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET. Military graveside services will be conducted. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 399 in Monterey and/or the Winamac Eagles #2580. The Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Harrison Chapel in Royal Center is in charge of arrangements.
Dalton J. Benesh
Funeral services for 27-year-old Dalton J. Benesh, of Hamlet, will be Monday, July 6 at 11 a.m. CT at the Braman and Bailey Funeral Home in North Judson with visitation there on Sunday, July 5 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. CT. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
