Obituaries

February 23, 1929 to January 1, 2016

FRANCESVILLE - Lamoine H. Hooker, 86, of Francesville, passed away at 7:18 p.m., Friday, Jan. 1, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born at the family home in Francesville on Feb. 23, 1929 to the late Otto and Julia Grock Hooker. On Aug. 14, 1949, he married Emogene "Jean" Stamer in Francesville. She survives

Also surviving are:
Larry (Nancy) Hooker, Francesville, Son 
Steve (Robin) Hooker, Monticello, Son 
Lori (Dewayne) Skalon, Francesville, Daughter
Anita (Brandon) Burns, Chicago, Daughter 
Grandchildren: Kelly (John) Schmicker, Cody (Angie) Hooker, Nikki (Kory) Scurlock, Brandy (Kris) Aschbrenner, Wyatt (Sonia) Hooker, Amy (Jeff) Van Wheeldon, Matt Whitaker, Abby Whitaker, Thomas (Amber) Skalon, Kylie Skalon, Macyn Burns, and Kendall Burns. 
15 Great Grandchildren 
1 Great Great Granddaughter 
Ron (Lois) Hooker, Francesville, Brother 
Harold (Mary) Hooker, Francsville, Brother 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Greg Hooker, Grandson 
Ann Brunetti, Sister Opal Hamblin, Sister
Blanche Balinson, Sister
Raymond Hooker, Brother
Paul Hooker, Brother 

Mr. Hooker graduated from Francesville High School in 1947. He was a member of St. James Salem United Church of Christ in Francesville, where he had also served on the church board. He was proud to have been a life long farmer. He was a former member of Farm Bureau CO-OP. He enjoyed fishing and woodworking. He and Jean enjoyed square dancing for many years. He also enjoyed watching westerns and listening to country music. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. 

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, Jan. 4, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel-Francesville and one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 5, at St. James Salem United Church of Christ, Francesville, with Rev. Judith Doll officiating. Burial will be at St. James Salem Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to St. James Salem United Church of Christ or Alzheimer's Association.