Obituaries

Diane J. Booknis

September 30, 1941 to May 4, 2018

WINAMAC - Diane Joyce Booknis, 76, of Fishers (formerly of Winamac), passed away at 9:58 p.m., Friday, May 4, at Allisonville Meadows, Fishers.

She was born Sept. 30, 1941 in Knox, to the late Frederick and Viola E. Runyon Schultz. She was a graduate of Knox High School. On May 28, 1960, she married Robert E. "Bob" Booknis in Winamac. Together they owned and operated Booky's Bait and Tackle in Winamac for over 35 years. He preceded her in death.

She is survived by:
Robert J. (Mindy) Booknis, Austin, TX, Son
Randall J. (fiance: Susan Clemons) Booknis, Indianapolis, Son
4 Grandchildren: Taylor, Meghan, Tate and Kaylee
Dolores Jones, Sister
Donald Schultz, Brother
Delvin (Fran) Schultz, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Dennis Schultz, Brother

Mrs. Booknis was a devoted member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Ladies of Charity and Christian Mothers. She was a member of the Winamac Eagle's Auxiliary. She enjoyed crafting and was very artistic. She was a self-taught accountant. She especially enjoyed living on the Tippecanoe River and "outfishing" Bob. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She enjoyed hosting her family, especially at the holidays. She will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Thursday, May 10, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The rosary will be recited at 2:30 p.m., and a scriptural wake service will be at 7 p.m., followed by Christian Mother's and Ladies of Charity Services. A funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Friday, May 11, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or St. Peter's Catholic Church.

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

Patricia L. Jensen

July 30, 1953 to May 1, 2018

WINAMAC - Patricia Louise "Patty" Jensen, 64, of Winamac, passed away at 6:10 p.m., Tuesday, May 1, at St. Elizabeth East Hospital, Lafayette.

She was born July 30, 1953 in Gary, to the late John and Donna Louise Welsh Mudryk. She was a 1971 graduate of Winamac High School. On Dec. 8, 1979, she married Charles Albert "Charlie" Jensen. He passed away April 13, 2013.

She is survived by:
Jessica Marie Thoune, Winamac, Daughter
Arianna Marie Jensen, Winamac, Granddaughter
Mia Celestial Thoune, Winamac, Granddaughter
Diane (Dennis) Franklin, Summerville, SC, Sister
Sherry Hurley, Winamac, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews

Mrs. Jensen retired from Braun Corporation in 2012 where she had worked many years. Over the years she had also worked as a salesclerk at Hook's Drug Store and Schultz Bros. 5 & 10 in Winamac. She was also a self-employed housekeeper and had worked for Pulaski Memorial Hospital as a home health aide. She enjoyed reading, puzzles and being outside on her swing. She was an animal lover who had many cats and rabbits at home. Most of all, she loved her family, especially her daughter and grandchildren. She will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, May 5, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., Saturday, at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Zion-Franklin Township Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with funeral expenses.

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