Obituaries

Randy D. Bennett

June 9, 1960 to November 29, 2022

FRANCESVILLE - Randy D. Bennett, 62, of Francesville, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 29, following an eight-month battle with cancer.

He was born June 9, 1960 in Cape Girardeau, MO to the late Richard and Shirley [Simpkins] Bennett. He moved to Indiana as a child and attended Hebron Elementary School, and graduated from Kankakee Valley High School. On Feb. 14, 1995, he married Linda S. [Clark] Owens in Winamac. She survives.

Randy Bennett

He is also survived by:
Timothy (Jodie) Bennett, Wheatfield, Son
Sean (Jennifer) Owens, Francesville, Son
Brice Schultz, Grandson
Cameron (Brittany) Owens, Grandson
Emily Bennett, Granddaughter
Wendy Bennett, Granddaughter
Isabelle Harris, Granddaughter
Randall Pierce, Brother-in-law
Barbara [Clark] Kapraun, Sister-in-law
Pat (Jeff) [Clark] Barngrover, Sister-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews as well as Great-Nieces and -Nephews
Naomi [Bennett] Mann, Aunt
Numerous Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Chastity Nicole “Chas” Bennett, Daughter
Christopher Owens, Son
Marie Annette [Bennett] Pierce, Sister
Dawn Marie Bennett, Infant Sister
Clarence Kapraun, Brother-in-law
Joseph T. Clark, Brother-in-law

Over the years, Mr. Bennett had been employed at Owens Corning Fiberglass in Valparaiso, Westville Correctional Facility in Westville, Wabash National in Lafayette, and Vulcan Stone Quarry in Francesville. He retired from Lehigh Hanson Materials in Francesville. He was a proud member of the Operating Engineers Local #150 in Countryside, IL. He served on the Medaryville Volunteer Fire Department for many years. He enjoyed woodworking and fishing as well as painting and drawing. He was an avid fan of Notre Dame football and Purdue basketball. Most of all, he loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them.

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 5, at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville. Entombment will be at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, food, and gifts, memorial donations may be made to Indiana Burn Camp or Medaryville Volunteer Fire Department.

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

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

Preston L. Taylor III

1959 to December 1, 2022

WINAMAC - Preston L. Taylor III, 63, of Medaryville, passed away Thursday, Dec. 1, in Crown Point.

Arrangements are pending at Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Mark A. Peterson

1954 to December 2, 2022

WINAMAC - Mark A. Peterson, 66, of Lucerne (formerly of Monterey), passed away Tuesday, Nov. 29, at Community Howard Regional Health Hospital in Kokomo.

He was born Feb. 1, 1956 in Winamac, to the late Amos J. and Sarah K. [Reinholt] Peterson. He graduated from Culver High School.

Mark Peterson

He is survived by:
Jennifer L. [Ashbaugh] Peterson, Lucerne, Wife
Matt Peterson, Monterey, Son
Jenny (Michael) McGraw, Zionsville, Sister
Judy (Doug) Hartz, Plymouth, Sister
Ginger (James) Boys, Valparaiso, Sister
Jarrel Hartle, Brother-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
George A. Peterson, Son
Jane E. Hartle, Sister

Mr. Peterson was a retired butcher, having worked at Martins in Logansport, for many years. He was a former member of Winamac Lodge #262 F&AM as well as Shriners.  He was a member of the Lucerne Lion’s Club. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially boating, fishing, hunting, and playing Frisbee golf. He had a keen eye for Indiana artifacts. He also enjoyed cooking and gardening.  He loved his many pets – too many to name! Most of all, he loved his family and will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 5, .at the funeral home. Burial will be at Riverbank Cemetery in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Lucerne Volunteer Fire Department or Monterey Volunteer Fire Department.

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

Theresa M. Marchesi

1960 to November 28, 2022

WINAMAC - Theresa M. Marchesi, 62, of Star City, passed away Monday, Nov. 28, in Winamac.

Arrangements are pending at Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Charisse A. Dodds

August 1, 1966 to November 28, 2022

Charisse Dodds

WINAMAC - Charisse A. Dodds, 56, passed away Monday, Nov. 28 after a short illness. 

She was born Aug. 1, 1966 to the late Paul Thomas and Wilma Jean Dodds.

She is survived by her stepmother, Susan Dodds; her sister Suzanne Dodds; her brothers, Christopher and Jason Dodds; her aunt, Gay Bergman; her nieces, Michaela (Brant) Williams, Rebecca (Vince) Lange, and Leah Maldonado; her grandnephews, Cael Williams and Ellis Williams; as well as many cousins.

Burial will be next to her parents in the Spring of 2023 at Buck Cemetery in Thornhope,. 

Local arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Tommy J. Bonnell

WINAMAC - Tommy Joe “Tom” Bonnell, 71, of Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, Nov. 27.

He was born Sept. 18, 1951 in Winamac, to the late Sherald L. “Shay” and Verla Glenn (Haselby) Bonnell. He was a 1969 graduate of Winamac Community High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in business from Ball State University. He married Sarah Lynn Hutchens, who preceded him in death.

Tom Bonnell

He is survived by sons, Shay (Angie) Bonnell, Domenick (Tiffany) Calabrese, Trent Bonnell and Travis (Jessica) Bonnell; his sister, Charlene (Jim) Planck; nephews Kevin and Corey Planck; nephews Jeff, Kent, and Brad Bonnell; nieces Cristy (Planck) Hankla, and Michelle J. (Bonnell) Grostefon. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Avery, Brady, Bowen and Briggs Calabrese; Audrey, Grant and Aspyn Bonnell; Carter and Connor Bonnell, and Ethan Lamar; a host of dear friends, grateful students, and a score of former employees of The Braun Corporation and Legend Valley Products/O’Brien Manufacturing.

Mr. Bonnell was dedicated to serving his family and his wife of 47 years. Known for his quick, dry wit and sense of humor, he was a dedicated and loyal soul who was happiest making memories with his family and friends. He absolutely loved enriching the lives of his grandchildren through his family’s genealogical records, as well as regaling them with stories of yesteryear in Pulaski County. He never passed on an opportunity to visit and share with his children and grandchildren, and appreciated his own quiet moments with family, oftentimes celebrating life with good barbeque and a small glass of Miller High Life. He was a longtime member of the Northern Indiana Power from the Past, Inc., and an avid collector of all things related to antique tractors and farm machinery, including toy antique tractors, and numerous full-size working models that he would often painstakingly restore to their original condition. When there was time to get away, he would make his way with his family to Lake Maxinkuckee or Bass Lake where many memories were made.

Mr. Bonnell will be honored and remembered as a parent, husband, colleague and friend. Services will be held at 4 p.m.,  Saturday, Feb. 18, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac with visitation two hours prior to services at the funeral home.  

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorial donations be sent to the Community Foundation of Pulaski County, and designate the donation to the Sherald & Verla Bonnell Family Educational Fund. Donations may be made online, and dedicated to Tommy J. Bonnell.

Online condolences available at: www.frainmortuary.com