Obituaries
Tracey L. Jackson
August 26, 1966 to December 3, 2017
MEDARYVILLE - Tracey L. Jackson, 51, of Medaryville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Dec. 3, surrounded by her family.
She was born Aug. 26, 1966 in Winamac, to Ray and Gail Howard. She attended North Judson - San Pierre High School with the class of 1985. On July 14, 1984, she married Brad A. Jackson, in Wheatfield. He survives.
She is also survived by:
Brandon A. (Samantha) Jackson, Medaryville, Son
3 Grandchildren: Braydon, Braylee, and Brantley
Gail K. Toosley Howard, DeMotte, Mother
Rhonda (Rick) Helton, DeMotte, Sister
Christina (Shawn) Suprenant, North Judson, Sister
James R. Howard, Winamac, Brother
William B. Howard, Warsaw, Brother
Many Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins
Preceded in death by:
Ray Howard, Father
Mrs. Jackson was a co-owner of B&T Trucking, along with her husband, and helped run the business over the past 18 years. She also drove a school bus for NJSP Schools. She loved her family and served them with a big heart. She especially loved her children and grandchildren very much. She truly portrayed a Proverbs 31 woman and was the heart of her family. She will be deeply missed.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 6, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 7, at the funeral home with Bishop Rick Helton officiating. Burial will be at White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.
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.
Kenneth Henry
July 15, 1976 to November 21, 2017
WHEATFIELD - Kenneth ‘Bo’ Henry, 41, of Rensselaer passed away Tuesday, Nov. 21.
He was born July 14, 1976, in Winamac to Donald Henry and Susan Bailey Henry-Murphy.
He is survived by his mother Susan Murphy; sisters Joliene (Philip) McCoy, Lidia (Carl ‘Mike’) Wireman, Tina Messer, and Emma Timm.
He is preceded in death by his family members Donald Henry, and Dennis Murphy.
Mr. Henry worked as a laborer, and attended the Goodway Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, running the roads, and especially, he loved to eat.
A graveside service will be at 5 p.m. (ET), Friday, Dec. 1, at the Goodway Baptist Church Cemetery, Medaryville, with a service to follow at the church.
Memorials may be made to the family.
Boersma Funeral Home, Wheatfield, has been entrusted with arrangements.
Leeon Davis
January 1, 1949 to November 19, 2017
NORTH JUDSON - Leeon Davis, 68, of Winamac, died Sunday, Nov. 19, at Porter Memorial Hospital.
He was born Saturday, Jan. 1, 1949 in Breathitt Co., Ky., son of the late Flint Davis and the late Reaby "Lorie" Wicker Manns. On May 31, 1968 in Denham, he married Doris Minix. She survives.
Also surviving are sons, Nick (Erica) Davis of Hamlet, and Darrell (Lisa) Davis of Crown Point; 5 grandchildren Justin (Melissa) Davis, Elijah Davis, Seth Davis, Micah Davis and Cora Davis; brothers, Prentis Davis of Knox, and Mike (Connie) Davis of Cynthiana, Ky.; brother-in-law, Eugene Conley of Winamac; sisters, Bonnie(Ronald) Pike of Elkhart, and Shoney (PD) McNabb of Cynthiana, Ky.; and step-mother Peggy Davis of Cynthiana, Ky.
He was preceded in death by sister Ruth Conley.
Mr. Davis loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and wife. He worked as a truck driver.
Friends will be received 4 to 8 p.m. (CT), Friday, Nov. 24 at the at Braman & Bailey Funeral Home, North Judson. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. (CT), Saturday, Nov. 25, at Teaberry Hill Estates Church, Medaryville with Pastor Elmer Conley officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the Teaberry Hill Estates Church.
Forest R. Manns
June 30, 1950 to November 22, 2017
WHEATFIELD - Forest R. Manns, 67, of Francesville passed away Wednesday, Nov. 22.
He was born June 30, 1950, to the late Forest and Irene Risner Manns in Hammond. He married Sallie Conley on May 1, 1967. She survives.
Also surviving are children: Anthony (Angie) Manns, Fred (Carrie) Manns, Buffey (William) Morgan; 9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and brother Gary (Carrie) Manns.
Mr. Manns was self-employed at Jack-of-all-trades. He was a member of the Sons of American Legion Post in Medaryville. He loved to hunt, fish, and trap.
Friends are invited to visit with the family from 3 to 7 p.m. (CT), Monday, Nov. 27, at Boersma Funeral Home, Wheatfield. The funeral service will be at 6:30 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home with Pastor Rick Helton officiating. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 28, at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Rensselaer.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family.
Lawrence R. Toosley
January 4, 1955 to November 26, 2017
MEDARYVILLE - Lawrence R. "Hedge" Toosley, 62 of Medaryville, passed away, Sunday, Nov. 26, surrounded by his family.
He was born Jan. 4, 1955, in Rensselaer to the late William A. and Laverne E. Dreyer Toosley. He was born into a loving home of 12 siblings. He married Tammy Marie Dulin on March 22, 1975. She survives.
He is also survived by:
Larry (Tracy) Toosley, Son
Jarred Toosley, Son
Janell (Brad) Odom, Daughter
5 Grandchildren: Preston, Tatum, Maisie, Ben, and Adam
Raymond (Janet) Toosley, Brother
Gail Howard, Sister
Patricia Reid, Sister
James Toosley, Brother
Michael (Ruth) Toosley, Brother
Betty Jean (Jerry Nitcher) Patrick, Sister
Susan Hardesty, Sister
Robin Messer, Sister
Rita (Larry) Williams, Sister
Many Beloved Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Mary Jane Toosley, Infant Sister
William M. Toosley, Brother
Mr. Toosley worked 39 years at US Steel and was a proud member of the Steel Workers Union Local #1014. He was a lifelong resident of Medaryville and loved his community and his family. He will be sadly missed.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 28, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 29, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Independence Cemetery, Medaryville.
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.
Walter L. Conner
April 27, 1954 to November 24, 2017
WINAMAC - Walter Lee "Walt" Conner, 63, of Elkhart (formerly of Royal Center) passed away Friday, Nov. 24, in Bremen as a result of an automobile accident.
He was born April 27, 1954 in Joliet, Ill. to the late Paul and Alice Morgan Conner. He was raised in Detroit, before moving to Indiana in the early 1980's.
Mr. Conner was a certified welder and had worked at IBP in Logansport and the Royal Center Meat Locker. He loved the Lord and was involved with Our Gift to God Ministry and Faith Mission in Elkhart. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing (for rainbow trout and catfish). He occasionally enjoyed camping ... unless snakes were involved! He enjoyed taking his great nieces and nephews to McDonald's and spoiling them with candy as well. He was a very private man, but was loved more than he ever knew. He will be sadly missed.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 28, at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac with Rev. Wilma Creech officiating. Burial will follow at the cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with final expenses.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Thomas E. Lerch
November 19, 1950 to November 23, 2017
WINAMAC - Thomas E. "Tom" Lerch, 67, of Hanna, passed away at 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 23, at home.
He was born Nov. 19, 1950 in LaPorte, to the late Eugene and Evelyn Mockler Lerch. He graduated from Wanatah High School in 1969 and attended Ivy Tech College. On Oct. 30, 1976, he married Rayetta Fischer. She survives.
He is also survived by:
Clinton (Kim Wagner) Lerch, Knox, Son
Amber (Jeremy) Moore, LaPorte, Daughter
Bethany (Adam) Rust, Hanna, Daughter
5 Grandchildren: Kara, Zoey, Breanne, Audrey and Joshua
Susan (Mark) Hoover, Angola, Sister
Connie Mitzner, Wanatah, Sister
Mr. Lerch and his wife enjoyed operating "The Country Griller" food trailer at area festivals for the last 10 years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wanatah and was a 3rd Degree Knight of the Wanatah Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing. He was an avid supporter of his children's 4H projects and athletic events. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. (CT), Monday, Nov. 27, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Fellowship Hall, Wanatah. A vigil service will be at 5 p.m. A funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. (CT), Tuesday, Nov. 28, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Wanatah with Rev. Mick Kopil and Rev. Jerry Schweitzer officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Wanatah.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
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