Obituaries

Kevin Kolish

July 1, 1965 to October 28, 2017

WINAMAC - Kevin Kolish, 52, of Winamac, passed away at 12:12 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 28, at Fort Wayne, after a brief illness.

He was born on July 1, 1965 in Knox, to Billy and Fluff Kolish.

He is survived by: 
Jordan Kolish, Winamac, Son 
Fluff (Bill) Jenkins, Winamac, Mother 
Susan (Jeff) Foust, Rochester, Sister 
William (Linda) Kolish, Winamac, Brother 
Mark (Diane) Kolish, Winamac, Brother 
Missy (Josh) Behny, Noblesville, Step-Sister 
Chad (Monica) Kolish, Winamac, Nephew 
Beth Kolish, Winamac, Niece 
Ryan (Lindsey) Kolish, Winamac, Nephew 
Austin (Emily) Foust, Plymouth, Nephew 
Matthew Kolish, Winamac, Nephew 
Kaitlin Foust, South Bend, Niece 
Caitlin Behny, Noblesville, Step-Niece 
Fin Behny, Noblesville, Step-Nephew 
Lori Clark Kolish, Winamac, Step-Mother 

Preceded in death by: 
Billy J. Kolish, Father 
Lorraine Howard Kolish, Step-Mother

Mr. Kolish was a lifelong resident of Winamac, and was the owner and operator of Jenkins Service. He enjoyed participating in and watching motorsports. He traveled as a mud racer in the National Mud Racing Association where he held a record for the fastest time. He was a member of the United States Hot Rod Association. He loved traveling with his son, Jordan, to NHRA Jr. Drag Racing events. He was a former member of the Pulaski County 4-H Beef Committee. He also enjoyed raising show cattle and attending cattle shows, as well as traveling and flying. He was a talented cook, craftsman, and genuine conversationalist. He was kind and generous; always willing to help others. He was a loving father, son, brother, uncle and friend. He will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 1, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 2, at the funeral home with Pastor Heath Hiatt officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the Pulaski County 4-H Beef Committee.

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

Mary DeYoung

December 12, 1939 to October 25, 2017

WINAMAC - Mary Hardesty DeYoung, 77, of Culver, passed away at 12:10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25, at Miller's Merry Manor in Culver after a brief illness.

She was born Dec. 12, 1939 in Lansing, Ill. and spent most of her life in South Holland  and Beecher, Ill.

She is survived by: 
Jerry DeYoung, Lansing, Ill., Son 
2 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild

She was preceded in death by: 
Jim DeYoung, Son

Mrs. DeYoung was a homemaker, but held many jobs over the years including bus driver and security guard. She retired from Schumacher Electric. After retirement, she and her husband, Fred moved to Francesville. Most recently, she was living at Hickory Creek in Winamac before relocating to Miller's Merry Manor in Culver. She enjoyed camping and her camping friends. It was her love for camping and this area that brought her here after retirement. She loved animals, especially cats. She enjoyed socializing, eating out at restaurants and shopping. Most of all, she loved her family. 
She will be sadly missed by those who loved her.

Visitation will be from 12 noon to 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 29, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. No services will be held. Private burial will take place at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Miller's Merry Manor.

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

Ronald D. Mendenhall

March 17, 1943 to October 25, 2017

WINAMAC - Ronald Dale "Ron" Mendenhall, 74, of Star City, passed away at 8:26 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25, at IU Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born March 17, 1943 in Star City to the late Carl J. and Olive G. Fisher Mendenhall. He attended Pulaski schools and graduated from Star City High School in 1961. After high school, he completed barber's training at International Barber College. On Dec. 8, 1963, he married Karen Shaffer in Argos. She survives.

He is also survived by: 
Melissa Alexander, Culver, Daughter 
Timothy "Gil" Alexander, Grandson 
Thadeus "Thad" Alexander, Grandson 
Norman D. Bathke, Medaryville, Brother-in-law 
Doug Bathke, Medaryville, Nephew 
Diana (David) Ricks, Greenfield, Nephew 
Chuck (Sally) Bathke, Medaryville, Nephew

Preceded in death by: 
Rodney J. Mendenhall, Infant Son 
Judith A. Bathke, Sister 
June Mendenall, Step Mother 

Mr. Mendenhall was the owner and operator of Ron's Barber Shop in Star City for over 50 years. Aside from being a barber, he had also worked as a rural mail carrier. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post #1728 in Winamac and served many years with the Star City Volunteer Fire Department. He was a lifelong member of the Pulaski Presbyterian Church in Pulaski, where he had served faithfully over the years. He was a member and Past-Master of the Winamac Masonic Lodge #262 F&AM and had received his Award of Gold. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite in South Bend. He was member of the OES Tippecanoe Chapter #96 and was the current Junior Past Grand Patron of the Indiana Grand Chapter OES. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially mowing, gardening, and farming. He was a hardworking and kind man who never knew a stranger. He had a great sense of humor. He loved his family very much. He will be sadly missed by his friends and family.

Visitation will be from 12 noon to 8 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 29, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Masonic services will be at 7 p.m., Sunday, followed by OES services. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 30, at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Richards officiating. Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery, Star City. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

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.

Leona I. Kinnaman

July 20, 1923 to October 15, 2017

LARGO, Fla. - Leona I. Kinnaman, 94, passed away Oct. 15, at her home in Largo, Fla.

She was born July 20, 1923, the second of five children of Olivia and William J. Spahn. She married Robert P. Kinnaman on Feb. 8, 1947 in Evansville. He passed away July 25, 2007.

The couple had four children: Rev. Leroy G. Kinnaman, Winamac, Pamela J. (and Ken), St. Petersburg, Fla., Ronald E. (and Sharon), Indianapolis, and Gary W. (Annette), Ellicott City, Md.

Funeral arrangements are pending in Florida.

Memorial donations may be made in the form of Mass Intentions. 

Lorna A. DePoy

October 29, 1944 to October 20, 2017

WINAMAC - Lorna Ann Fitz DePoy, 72, of Winamac, passed away at 8:56 a.m., Friday, Oct. 20, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

She was born Oct. 29, 1944 to the late Wayne Wood and Mary Catherine Neusbaum Fitz. On March 29, 1964, she married Darl Elmer DePoy at the Tippecanoe Christian Church, Winamac. He survives.

Also surviving are: 
Dewight (Lisa) DePoy, Francesville, Son 
Bryan (Valerie) DePoy, Monticello, Son 
Scott (Stephanie) DePoy, Winamac, Son 
Christine DePoy, Winamac, Daughter 
Grandchildren Carl DePoy, Andrea (Phil) German, Nicole (Christopher) Fowler, Nathan DePoy, Kelsey DePoy, Lindsey DePoy, Samantha DePoy, Sawyer DePoy, and Seaver DePoy. 
Minnie Rater Ledford, Winamac, Sister 
William (Kay) Rater, Monon, Brother 
Mary Catherine Fitz Becker, Winamac, Sister 
Alberta Fitz (Albert) Smith, Francesville, Sister 
Wayne (Judy) Fitz, Winamac, Brother

Mrs. DePoy graduated from Francesville High School in 1962. She earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Manchester College in 1965 and master's degree from Purdue University in 1972. She had worked as a teacher and a librarian. She taught second grade at West Central schools and Head Start in Winamac. She was employed as a librarian at Francesville, Winamac and Medaryville. She was a member of Tippecanoe Christian Church and the Pulaski County Extension Homemakers Club. She enjoyed gardening, music, reading and photographing historic barns. She enjoyed art and collecting.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the Tippecanoe Christian Church (5292 West 750 South, Winamac); and one hour prior to services Wednesday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25, at the church with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be at Tippecanoe Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the Tippecanoe Christian Church Ladies Guild.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Bradley A. Breyfogle

June 16, 1976 to October 21, 2017

FRANCESVILLE - Bradley Allan Breyfogle, 41, of Winamac, passed away at 8:28 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac. 

He was born June 16, 1976 in Valparaiso, to Allan and Sharon Johnson Breyfogle. He married Kimberly Gannon on Nov. 8, 2003 in Valparaiso. She survives.

He is also survived by: 
Gavin Breyfogle, De Pere, WI, Son 
Katlyn Breyfogle, Kouts, Daughter 
Scott Pollard, Springfield, OR, Stepson 
Austin Pollard, Georgetown, TX, Stepson 
Colin Pollard, Eugene, OR, Stepson 
Allan and Sharon Johnson Breyfogle, Winamac, Parents 
Tracy Rose (Jonathan) Jones, Greenwood, Sister 
Harper Rose Jones, Niece 
Mary Johnson, Hobart, Maternal, Grandmother 
Anne Breyfogle, Hobart, Paternal Grandmother 
Many aunts, uncles and cousins

Preceded in death by: 
Houston Johnson, Maternal grandfather 
Dwayne Breyfogle, Paternal grandfather 
Nancy Schulz, Beloved aunt

Mr. Breyfogle graduated from Winamac Community High School in 1994. He attended Ball State University. He enjoyed playing football for the Winamac Warriors. He worked for the Plymouth Tube Co. in Winamac and Task Force Tips in Valparaiso. He enjoyed sports, reading and cooking. He enjoyed being outdoors and watching UFC fights. He was a talented writer. He was an avid Cubs fan and Winamac Warrior fan. His favorite pastime was being with his children. He had a sense of empathy unlike most others. He was a constant example of one with a servant's heart by always helping those in need, giving to the homeless. He befriended those who others would not take notice of. He was always a listening ear to lonely strangers and even volunteered at a food pantry just weeks before his passing. He will be dearly missed by those whose lives he touched.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 27, and one hour prior to services Saturday, at the Winamac Church of the Nazarene, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 12 noon, Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Winamac Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Tanner Griffin officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Winamac Church of the Nazarene Food Pantry or Church of the Nazarene FUEL Program which feeds children in need.

Arrangement have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville.