Obituaries

Kathleen Y. Hewitt-Hanna

May 11, 1952 to December 30, 2021

WINAMAC - Kathleen Y. “Kathy” Hewitt-Hanna, 69, of Star City (formerly of Morocco, IN) passed away Thursday, Dec. 30, at Methodist Hospital Southlake Campus in Merrillville.

She was born May 11, 1952 to John and Barbara Elijah Williams. As a child, she attended Morocco Elementary School and Morocco Methodist Church. Her family later moved to New Mexico, where she completed high school. On Dec. 27, 2003, she married Jerry L. Hanna in Logansport. He survives.

She is also survived by:
Tammy Eastlund, Crown Point, Daughter
Troy (Linda) Hewitt, Kansas City, KS, Son
2 Grandchildren: Madison and Elijah
3 Sisters: Patsy, Mary, and Jennifer
3 Brothers: Johnny, Donny, and Timmy
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Barbara Borrett, Mother
Mike Hewitt, First Husband

Mrs. Hewitt-Hanna graduated from beauty college and enjoyed being a beautician. She was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Winamac. She had a soft spot for cats and dogs. She really enjoyed riding around in the lawn mower and golf cart. Most of all, she loved her family very much.

The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 4, at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Winamac, with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating. A fraveside service will follow at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, at Oakland Cemetery in Morocco, IN. Burial will be at the cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Frank A. Hines

August 27, 1950 to December 29, 2021

KEWANNA - Frank A. Hines Sr., 71, of Winamac/Kewanna passed away at 9:52 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 29, at Chase Center in Logansport following a sudden illness.

Frank Hines

Born on Aug. 27, 1950 in Winamac, he was the son of the late Adam and Frances Hurlburt Hines.

Survivors include his son Frank (Katie) Hines Jr. of Wheatfield; daughters Myra (Rodney) Hines of Kewanna and Becky (Damien) Hines of Denham; plus grandchildren Jacob Hines, Trevor Thomas, Donita Hines, Kinsey Wolford, Xaiden Stout and Zurie Stout; and great-grandchild, Kadyn Hines. He is also survived by brother Adam (Bonnie)Hines; sisters Rosemary (William) Marsh and Cindy Cole; brother-in-law Ray Katschke, church wife Mindy Herren; step-son Jason Herren and many other family and friends.

He is also preceded in death by his wife Donita Hines; step-son Brian Wallace and siblings Geneva Shidler, Robert Hines and Alberta Katschke, as well as many other loved ones.

Mr. Hines worked at Winamac Steel for over 20 years. In his younger years, he enjoyed playing softball, hunting and auto racing.

A celebration of life event will be held at a later date.

Mr. Hine’s online guest book is available, and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Metzger Chapel, Kewanna.

Ruth L. Chupp

June 28, 1948 to December 28, 2021

WINAMAC - Ruth L. Chupp, 73, of Winamac, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 28, at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac.

She was born June 28, 1948 in Washington, D.C. to the late Curtis E. and Iberia B. Reynolds McClung. On Nov. 13, 1974, she married Fred Chupp in Winamac. He passed away Feb. 5, 2011.

Ruth Chupp

She is survived by:
George P. Chupp, Son
Susanna Hunnicut, Step-Daughter
Several Step-Grandchildren and Step-Great-Grandchildren
Delores “Dee” Eimer, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Anita Mseis Long, Great-Niece

Preceded in death by:
Johnny L. Chupp, Step-Son
Danny R. Chupp, Step-Son
Edward McClung, Brother
Carl (Margie) Chupp, Brother-in-law

Mrs. Chupp was a member of the First Baptist Church in Winamac. She enjoyed serving the Lord by helping others. She was an avid collector of Elvis memorabilia. In her younger years, she enjoyed the outdoors, especially swimming and camping. She was a devoted woman of God and loving wife, mother, and sister. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 3, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 6:30 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home with Pastor Mark Pilger officiating. Private burial will be at Ever Rest Memorial Park in Logansport.

Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Wanda L. Schreyer

February 9, 1954 to December 28, 2021

WINAMAC - Wanda Lou Schreyer, 67, of Logansport, passed away at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 28, at her residence in Logansport.

She was born Feb. 9, 1954, in Winamac.

Wanda Schreyer

She is survived by:
Rinda Smith, Logansport, Sister
Stephanie (David) Small, Logansport, Niece
2 Great-Nephews and 2 Great-Nieces
Amanda Krintz, Kokomo, Cousin and Caregiver
Tina Logan, Caregiver
Kim Titus, Caregiver
Scott Zuehl, Caregiver
Cyrena Cole, Caregiver
Several Cousins

Preceded in death by:
D. Arlene Rude Steinman, Mother
Karl Franklin Schreyer, Father
Randall Eugene Gleitz, Brother

Private burial will be at Star City West Cemetery in Star City. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

John A. Feleki

January 17, 1934 to December 24, 2021

FRANCESVILLE - John A. Feleki, 87, of Francesville, passed away Friday, Dec. 24.

He was born Jan. 17, 1934 in Chicago, to the late Henry and Suzanna Hegyi Feleki. He was a 1952 graduate of Wheatfield High School. On Jan. 27, 1968, in LaPorte, he married Gail Smith Powell. She died Aug. 30, 2021.

John Feleki

He is survived by:
Denise (Rick) Allen, Monticello, Daughter
Kimberly Powell, Arlington, VA, Step-Daughter
4 Grandchildren: Scott Allen, Jessica (John) Howard, Kerri (Drew) Arnold, and Jenny Raeke.
9 Great-Grandchildren
Esther Kessinger, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Sharon Feleki, Infant Daughter
James Feleki, Brother

Mr. Feleki was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Francesville First Christian Church for over 40 years. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, and collecting arrowheads. He was a football and basketball fan, especially Purdue sports. He enjoyed traveling and going on cruises. He and his wife spent many years wintering in Florida. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Thursday, Dec. 30, at the Francesville First Christian Church. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon, Thursday, at the church with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be at Independence Cemetery in Medaryville. The family requests that all visitors please wear masks.

The family requests that memorial donations be made to Francesville First Christian Church.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville.

David L. Jenkins

April 26, 1963 to December 20, 2021

WINAMAC - David L. Jenkins, 58, passed away Monday Dec.20, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born April 26, 1963 to Billy G. and Gloria K. Hellinga Jenkins. He graduated from Winamac High School in 1981 and was awarded the Golden Hammer in building trades as a senior. During those years, he also worked closely with his father at Jenkins Lumber & Construction. He married Laura Mundell on June 6, 2002. She survives.

David L. Jenkins

He is also survived by:
Alyssa Jenkins, Fishers, Daughter
Rachael Mundell, Grand Canyon North Rim, AZ, Daughter
Amanda (Brian) Kirkland, Crown Point, Daughter
Zane Jenkins, Winamac, Son
Nolan Jenkins, Winamac, Son
Max Mundell, Winamac, Son
3 Grandchildren: Genevieve Kirkland, Serena Kirkland and Jason Jenkins.
Gloria Jenkins Burton, Winamac, Winamac
Cathy (Duane) Field, Winamac, Sister
Many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews
Buster Jenkins, Beloved Old Dog

Preceded in death by:
Billy G. Jenkins, Father

After high school graduation, Mr. Jenkins moved to Arizona to attend automotive trade school. Upon return to Winamac, he purchased his Grandmother Jenny’s home and lived in the town he loved for the remainder of his life. His roots ran deep. Hired in 1988, he was a long time employee at Plymouth Tube Company in Winamac where he currently worked as a lab technician. His integrity, attention to detail and work ethic was highly appreciated and will be missed. He truly enjoyed both his job and the people he worked with, including all three of his sons. It was at Plymouth Tube in 1997 that he met his wife. In 2012, the couple opened The Old Barn and Garden in Winamac, fulfilling a long-time dream of his wife. He poured his heart and soul into the business; it was his dream to see her succeed. His love and support for her was unwavering.

Mr. Jenkins was a member of the Head Hunters Car Club in Winamac. He was a true car enthusiast and enjoyed attending local car shows and club meetings. He was also a skilled, creative carpenter and took both joy and pride in his work. He also enjoyed watching movies, music, singing karaoke, and was always ready for a two-step dance with his wife. He looked forward to the annual Power From the Past show where he would proudly display his father’s old John Deere tractor year after year. His love for his family was beyond measure. Many happy memories were made on the annual family vacations. His children will miss their super-hero who loved nothing more than liberally dispensing wisdom, life stories and corny dad jokes. Their dad was never more than a phone call away if they needed a hand. He especially cherished his grandchildren. His little granddaughters never failed to bring out his million dollar smile, and he never missed a single one of his grandson’s football games. He truly was the family Superman, larger than life, and his unconditional love was the cape that enveloped all. He will be deeply missed by his many friends and family.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 7, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Head Hunters Car Club or Starke County Humane Society.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.