Obituaries

Juan M. Knarr

April 23, 1925 to February 6, 2017

WINAMAC - Juan Margaret Knarr, 91, of Winamac passed away at 12:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 6, at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac.

She was born on April 23, 1925 in Minneapolis to the late Elliott and Margaret Lenzner Brady. On Aug. 6, 1949, she married Spencer E. Knarr in South Whitley, IN. He passed away on June 17, 1977.

She is survived by: 
Tom Ortman, Indianapolis, Son 
Charles (Barbara) Knarr, Winamac, Son 
Kenneth (Doreen) Knarr, Catharpin, VA, Son 
18 Grandchildren 
Many Great Grandchildren and Great-Great Grandchildren 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Phillip (Patricia) Knarr, Son & Daughter-in-law 
Virginia Rausch Koepkey, Sister 
Bonnie Rausch, Sister 
Franklin Brady, Brother 
William Brady, Brother 
Bryant Ortman, Great Grandson

Mrs. Knarr was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Christian Mothers and Ladies of Charity. She was also a member of the Monroe Modern Home Ec Club and the Eagles Auxiliary #2580. She worked many years on the county election board. She loved to sew and quilt for others. She helped to organize the quilt show at the annual Power From the Past show. She was a talented cook and had worked for Winamac High School and Pulaski County Jail as well as Dorothy Seidel Catering. She had also been a secretary for the Soil & Water Conservation District. She was an avid card player. She was the proud mother of four U.S. Marines. She loved her family very much and will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 9, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A Christian Mothers prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m., followed by a scriptural wake service. The funeral mass will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 10, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski Health Care Center Activities Fund.

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

Theresa M. Joseph

October 30, 1927 to February 5, 2017

WINAMAC - Theresa M. Joseph, 89, of Winamac passed away at 10:15 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 5, at Hickory Creek, Winamac.

She was born Oct. 30, 1927 in Cicero, Ill. to the late Robert and Agnes Pavlak Mroczek. On June 3, 1946, she married Clyde Joseph in Rensselaer. He passed away on June 26, 2001.

She is survived by: 
Rodney (Carol) Mroczek, Son 
Susan (Glenn) Sheffer, Daughter 
Ellen (Jack) Coley, Daughter 
Clyde (Sheryl) Joseph, Jr., Son 
Clinton (Mary) Joseph, Son 
Clifford (Arlene) Joseph, Son 
Clayton (Wanda) Joseph, Son 
Stanley Joseph, Son 
Edward (Patricia) Joseph, Son 
Jeffery Joseph, Son 
Many Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Great-Great Grandchildren 
Stephania Watkins, Sister

Preceded in death by: 
7 Siblings

Mrs. Joseph proudly obtained her GED from Winamac High School in 1979. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac and was active in the Christian Mothers and Ladies of Charity. She faithfully volunteered at the Good Samaritan store. 
She was retired from Torans in Rochester and also had worked as a home health aide for Pulaski Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed gardening (vegetable and flower) and puzzles. She was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. She took great pride in her seven sons who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. She loved her family very much, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

Visitation will be from 10 to11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 9 at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., at the funeral home with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Private burial will be at St. Jacobs Cemetery, North Judson.

Memorial donations may be made to the Ladies of Charity at St. Peters Catholic Church.

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

Billy R. Coldiron

November 8, 1953 to February 3, 2017

MEDARYVILLE - Billy R. Coldiron, 63, of Medaryville passed away at 6:58 p.m., Friday, Feb. 3, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital,Winamac.

He was born Nov. 8, 1953 in Knox to the late Cecil and Joyce Shepherd Coldiron.

He survived by: 
Billie Joe (Teddy) Bachman, Daughter 
Sherry (Bobby) Tuten, Daughter 
Christy (Jason) Bitterling, Daughter 
8 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren 
Dottie (Maynard) Plank, Sister 
Bobby (Bunny) Coldiron, Brother 
Randy (Jennifer) Coldiron, Brother 
Gloria (Rick) Elkins, Sister 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Mr. Coldiron was a 1972 graduate of North Judson San Pierre High School. He had previously worked construction for local contractors and also as a lineman at Modeans in LaPorte. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing with his family. He was a talented woodworker and craftsman. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

No services will be held. Private burial will take place at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with cremation expenses. Donations accepted at the funeral home or at www.gofundme.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville.

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

Hubert M. Hoover

May 15, 1954 to February 1, 2017

WINAMAC - Hubert M. Hoover, 62, of Winamac passed away unexpectedly at his home Wednesday, Feb. 1. 

He was born May 15, 1954 in Logansport to Bill and Pauline Hoover. On May 22, 1993, he married Shirley Duyag in Dumangas, Philippines. She survives. 

He is also survived by: 
Hubert G. Hoover, Winamac, Son 
Leean C. Hoover, Winamac, Daughter 
William Hubert "Bill" and Pauline Mae Rose Hoover, Winamac, Parents 
Laura (Daryn) Wilder, Sister 
Mary (Craig) Fosnaugh, Sister 
Twila (Joe) Slomka, Sister 
Robert Hoover, Brother 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Richard Creed Hoover, Infant Brother 
William Harvey Hoover, Infant Brother

Mr. Hoover served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and went on to serve in the U.S. Navy, retiring in 2002. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and was a member of HOG. He was a fisherman and a sportsman. He was a loving husband, father, son and brother. He will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 3, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 4, at the funeral home with CDR David Stanton, USN (Retired) officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to the family.

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

David W. Young

June 7, 1957 to January 31, 2017

MEDARYVILLE - David W. Young 59, Medaryville passed away Tuesday, Jan. 31, at his home.

He was born June 7, 1957 in Midland, MI to Luther and the late Katherine Unger Young. He married Melissa Salyer on Aug. 27, 2005 in Nashville, IN. She survives.

He is also survived by : 
Nikita Kronvall, Home, Daughter 
Matthias Kronvall, Home, Son 
Autumn Young, Home, Daughter 
Dayton Young, Home, Son 
Zachary ( Brittany) Unger, LaPorte, Son 
Michael Artist, Rochester, Son 
Luther (Lola) Young, Hamlin, WVA, Father and Stepmother 
Janet Claussey, Chicago, Sister 
Sherri (Charles) Manns, Lake Village, Sister 
Jerry Young, Roselawn, Brother 
Stanley Young, Homewood, IL, Brother

Preceeded in death by: 
Katherine Unger Young, Mother 
George Young, Brother

Mr. Young was a retired truck driver. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion. He enjoyed motorcycles and old cars. He collected vintage signs and toys.

The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Monday. Feb. 6, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the hour of services Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the family. 

Thomas V. Kruger

June 18, 1946 to January 26, 2017

WINAMAC - Thomas V. "Thom" Kruger, 70, of Plymouth, passed away Thursday, Jan. 26.

He was born June 18, 1946 in Logansport to the late Henry and Winifred Kruger. He was a 1964 graduate of Winamac High School and earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Purdue University. On Nov. 24, 1971, he married Melody McFarland Binkley in Winamac. She survives.

He is also survived by daughter, Holly (Jim) Wheelbarger of Bolivar, MO and grandchildren, Zacheri (Emily), Cameron, Tyler, Makalyn and Kent; his daughter, Joy (Doug) Fuerst of Wayne, PA and grandson, Henry; son, Andy (Emily) Kruger of Myrtle Beach, SC and granddaughter, Harper; and two great grandchildren. 

In addition, he is survived by siblings, Mary Crawley, Lewis (Helen) Kruger, and Bob (Becky) Kruger; as well as many nieces and nephews. 

Mr. Kruger grew up in a family that was active in the Boy Scouts of America, through which he earned the Order of the Arrow accolade and became an Eagle Scout. He carried his love for the outdoors through his entire life. He enjoyed camping, canoeing, and campfire. He particularly enjoyed bonding with his children and grandchildren through these activities. Throughout his life, he had a passion for motorcycles and scenic trips, at one time traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway.

He was a talented carpenter and had worked alongside his father in Winamac for many years. He also shared his passion of working with his hands with students as a teacher of industrial arts at Knox and Fairfield high schools. Most recently, he was retired from AM General in Mishawaka after working many years at Plymouth Tube in Winamac.After retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren who were the light of his life. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 31, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the funeral home with Michael Burroughs officiating. Private burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

In the later years of his life, Mr. Kruger struggled with depression. The family is requesting that memorial donations may be made to the mental health services provided by Pulaski Memorial Hospital Senior Care or to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness).