Funeral services for James Robert “Jim” O’Donnell, 72, of Winamac, are Wednesday, October 3 at 11 a.m. EDT at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, with visitation there Tuesday, October 2 from 3 to 8 p.m. The American Legion and VFW will conduct Military Graveside Services. Memorials may be given to the Winamac Athletic Boosters.

Funeral services for Aaron “Ernie” Stacy Jr., 49, of Knox, are Saturday, September 29 at 2 p.m. at Braman & Son Memorial Chapel in Knox, with visitation there Friday, September 28 from 4 to 8 p.m. Memorials may be given to Valley Baptist Church in Valparaiso.

Funeral services for Jesse Patrick Jr., 57, of Knox, are Sunday, September 30 at 1 p.m. at Braman & Son Memorial Chapel in Knox, with visitation there from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials may be given to the family.

Private family services will be held for 46-year-old Jeffrey M. Kelsey, of Culver. Memorial contributions may be made to the Aubbee Library. The Odom Funeral Home in Culver is in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Jeffery Ludvigson, 56, of Knox, will be Thursday, Sept. 27 at 1 p.m. CT at the Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel with visitation there from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.

Funeral services for Robert Schaeffer, 95, of Walkerton, are Friday, September 28 at 11 a.m. EDT at the Rannells Funeral Home Koontz Lake Chapel, with visitation there Thursday, September 27 from 4 to 8 p.m. Memorials may be given to the First Baptist Church of North Liberty. Military graveside services will be conducted.

William J. “Bill” Runkle, age 85, of Knox, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018. Bill was born July 28, 1933 in Miami County, Indiana to Clifford and Dorothy Dulski Runkle, both deceased. He was a Veteran having served in the U.S. Army and a member of Knox American Legion Post 131. On September 13, 1952 he married Joyce A. Bickel, she survives. Also surviving are his children, Rose Arndt of Gordon, Wisconsin and Clifford C. “Cliff” Runkle of Knox, a brother, Roy Runkle of Knox and a sister, Joan Bigora of Hamlet, 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Clifford “Jim” Runkle and a sister, Carol Stachulak. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 26, 2018 from 4-7pm, with funeral services at 7pm (CT) at M.C. Smith Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Runkle Family Scholarship or the American Legion Post 131.

Funeral services for Rakela “Raye” Lambertz, 101, of Culver, formerly of Knox, are Monday, September 24 at noon CDT at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Knox, with visitation from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Rannells Funeral Home Hamlet Chapel.

Funeral services for 77-year-old Febe V Byers, of Wanatah, will be on Saturday, September 22 at 11 a.m. at the Medaryville Christian Church with visitation there on Friday, September 21st from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. EST and 1 hour prior to services on Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. The Braman and Bailey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Beverly J. (Stein) Gaska, 75, of Knox, are Thursday, September 20 at 7 p.m. CDT at Braman & Bailey Funeral Home in North Judson, with visitation there from 4 to 8 p.m.

Funeral services for 77-year-old Thomas Griffo, of North Judson will be held on Saturday, September 15th at 10 a.m. at St Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 14 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Braman and Bailey Funeral Home in North Judson. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

A funeral service for 40-year-old Michael Steele, of Knox will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 15th at the Braman and Son Memorial Chapel in Knox, with visitation there from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.

Funeral services for Robert A. Troyer, 86, of Knox, are Thursday, September 13 at 1 p.m. CDT at the Rannells Funeral Home Hamlet Chapel, with visitation there from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.

Funeral services for Myrna Charlene (Foltz) Davis, 77, of Knox, are Wednesday, September 12 at 2 p.m. CDT 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 the Starke County 4-H Horse and Pony Club.

John Gordon Richard, 84, of Knox, previously of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away Friday, September 7, 2018 surrounded by his wife Janet, son Jacob, and daughter Sarah. He was preceded in death by his parents, father and mother in-law, and 3 brothers. Born on March 14, 1934 to Arthur and Rose Richard, John was a former US Navy boatswain’s mate on the USS Bennington during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in June of 1954 after his ship was blown up.

An active member of the Knox United Methodist Church, Knox VFW, and American Legion, John will be missed by many. He enjoyed spending time with his four grandchildren, Jaxon, Emma, Callie, and Kason. He also enjoyed his Friday night supper club, fishing, learning about history, and telling stories and jokes.

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Funeral services for 75-year-old Clyde Ritchie, of Knox, will be held on Friday, September 7 at 12 p.m. CST at the Braman and Son Memorial Chapel in Knox. Visitation will be held there on Thursday, September 6 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Saint Thomas Aquinas Saint Vicent DePaul Society.

Private graveside services for Ronald Lee “Ron” Beiswanger, 85, of West Lafayette, will be held at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Indiana Veteran’s Home. The Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville is in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Hellen Crider, 48, of Portage, will be Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018 at 2 p.m. CT at the Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel with visitation there from noon until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.

Funeral services for Maxine Gutwein Novotny, 90, of Francesville, will be Saturday, Sept. 1 at 10 a.m. ET at the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville. Visitation is Friday, Aug. 31 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Apostolic Christian Church Foundation, Inc. for the benefit of Little Hands Orphanage in Tecate, Mexico.

Graveside services for 86-year-old Dorothy Howard of New Carlisle, Ohio, formerly of Knox will be on Saturday, September 1st at 1 p.m. at the Crown Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the Braman and Son Memorial Chapel in Knox.