Obituaries

February 25, 1926 to December 17, 2021

WINAMAC - Sylvia Paulsen, 95, of Winamac, passed away peacefully Friday, Dec. 17, at her residence with her son by her side.

She was born Feb. 25, 1926, at the family farm in rural Denham, to the late Arthur E. and Adoline Brettin Peters. She was a 1944 graduate of North Judson High School. On July 29, 1956, she married Franklin J. “Frank” Paulsen in Winamac. He passed away June 6, 2011.

Sylvia Paulsen

She is survived by:
James Franklin (Mary) Paulsen, Winamac, Son
Aaron Joseph Paulsen, Winamac, Son
Daniel (Kathryn) Paulsen, Grandson
Sarah (fiancée: Morgan Jenson) Paulsen, Granddaughter
Emily (Corey) Hintz, Granddaughter
2 Great-Grandchildren: Teresa and Skylar
1 Great-Great-Granddaughter: Andrea
Arlene (Richard) Ward, Winamac, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Alfred (Josephine) Peters, Brother
Muriel (Thomas) Gardner, Sister
Ethel (Hugh) Miller, Sister
Arthur (Josephine) Peters, Brother

In the early years of their marriage, the Paulsens enjoyed attending Rural Youth events. They especially enjoyed square dancing with their friends in the Tippecanoe Twirlers Club. Mrs. Paulsen was a longtime member of the Winamac First United Methodist Church where she was very active in numerous church committees and circles. She taught Sunday school with her husband for many years and will be fondly remembered for her role in preparing funeral and Kiwanis dinners. She delighted in singing with the church choir and at Epworth Forest Choir School. Additionally she sang with the Pulaski County Extension Chords and Sounds of Hope European Tour. She was also a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Monroe Modern Home Ec Club, as well as the former Rebekah Lodge, all of Winamac. She worked nearly 42 years at the Federal Land Bank Association in Winamac. She made many lasting friendships during her time working at the bank. She was kind, friendly, and known for her hospitality. Most of all she was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Although she will be missed, her memory will always be cherished by her family and friends.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Wednesday, Dec. 22, at the Winamac First United Methodist Church. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon, Wednesday, at the church. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.

The family will host a celebration of life event at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the Winamac First United Methodist Church.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.