Obituaries

October 1, 1936 to June 25, 2016

WINAMAC - Kenneth Raymond McFarland, 79, of Winamac, passed away at 6:53 p.m., Saturday, June 25, at his residence in Winamac, surrounded by his family.

He was born Oct. 1, 1936, in Star City, to the late Raymond L. and Garnett Fry McFarland. He married Alma Worley Moody on Aug. 30, 1974 in Logansport. She survives.

Survivors include:

Cheryle (Alan) Hack, Edwardsburg, MI, Daughter
Crystal (Brian) Scruggs, Greenfield, Daughter
Colleen (Louis) Schulz, Fishers, Daughter
Mickey McFarland, Greenfield,  Son
Pamela (Darrell) Scott, Lafayette, Daughter
Bill Moody, New Albany, Son
13 grandchildren
12 great grandchildren
Janet Covert, Lake Orion, MI, Sister
Melody (Tom) Kruger, Plymouth, Sister
Bonnie (Maurice) Kopka, Francesville,  Sister
Mark (Beth) McFarland, Winamac, Brother
Joyce (Dave) McFarland Bales, Sister-in-law

Preceded in death by:

Karen Lowry Sister
Michael McFarland Brother

Mr. McFarland graduated from Star City High School. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1954 and served for four years. He became a radio relay repairman. He served two years in Japan. He loved his country and the town of Winamac and was a very patriotic man. He returned to the Winamac area following his release from the Air Force. He was employed as a typesetter by the Pulaski County Democrat/Journal. After 12 years at the newspaper he became an electrician/lineman for the Town of Winamac. After 19 years as lineman he became town manager. He served in that capacity for 10 years. He was a volunteer fireman for many years. He was later elected to the Winamac Town Board (Council) and served as board president. He was a member of the VFW Post 1728 and American Legion Post 71 in Winamac. He enjoyed taking walks in the town park, playing golf and playing cards at the American Legion post. He also enjoyed meeting his friends for early morning coffee. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. He will be sadly missed by all.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m., Thursday, June 30, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, July 1, at the funeral home with Austin Putt officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to American Cancer Society.