Obituaries

Crystal E. Young

November 28, 1973 to July 6, 2022

WINAMAC - Crystal Elaine Young, 48, of Winamac, passed away Wednesday, July 6, in Winamac after a brave fight with cancer.

She was born Nov. 28, 1973 in Winamac to Lenvel Franklin “Len” and Olive Kay “Sue” [Markley] Young.

Crystal Young

She is survived by:
Sue Young, Winamac, Mother
Pierre Len (Becky Good) Young, Royal Center, Brother
Tonia Kay (Dick) Young-Babb, Kokomo, Sister
Sonia May Herrick, Rochester, Sister
Sgt. Justin Len Young, U.S. Army, Nephew
Loren Rebecca Young, Niece
Noah Loyal Good, Nephew
Cody Silas (Quinlyn Copeland) Rude, Nephew
Jacob Eugene Babb, Nephew
Richard Everett Babb, Nephew
Jason Daniel Martin, Nephew
Sgt. Tylar Len Martin, U.S. Army, Nephew
Breanna Ruth (Kyle) Gilbert, Niece
Zander Len Young, Great-Nephew
Kourtlyn Eilen Young, Great-Niece
Juniper Iris Reed, Great-Niece
Karen Marie Pratt, Aunt
Carol Lynn Crist, Aunt
Jan Long, Aunt
Dorothy Young, Aunt
Paul Krawchuck, Uncle
Many, Many Cousins
Mary Fort and Deana and Shirley Fort, Family Friends

Preceded in death by:
Len Young, Father
Charlie and Elizabeth [Long] Young, Paternal Grandparents
Loren Paul Markley, Maternal Grandfather
Betty Maxine [Galbreath] Markley Kloenne, Maternal Grandmother
Robert Eugene Kloenne, Maternal Step-Grandfather
Carson Silas Rude, Infant Great-Nephew
Kathy Lorene (David C.) Webb, Aunt
Timothy Joseph Pratt, Uncle
Rex W. Crist, Uncle
James Charles Young, Uncle
Harve Houston Long, Uncle
Udale (Hazel) Young, Uncle
Rondy Carson (Rosetta) Young, Uncle
Loretta Josephine Krawchuk, Aunt
George Clayton (Bessie) Young, Uncle
Hattie Nomia (Wade) Price, Aunt

Ms. Young was a WWE and NASCAR fan. She was an amateur genealogist and loved finding new information about her family. Upon her death, her genealogy books were donated to the Pulaski County Public Library where it is hoped someone in the family will continue her work and make amazing new discoveries.

Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m., Friday, July 15, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home with Pastor Heath Hiatt officiating. Private entombment will be at Winamac Cemetery in Winamac.

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

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

Darrel G. Erb

November 16, 1949 to July 1, 2022

FRANCESVILLE - Darrel G. Erb, 72, lifelong resident and farmer of rural Francesville, passed away Friday, July 1.

He was born Nov. 16, 1949 in Lafayette, to the late Neil V. and Melba Ruth [Long] Erb. He graduated with the final class of Francesville High School in 1967.

Darrel Erb

He is survived by:
Kurtis (Kelsey) Erb, Francesville, Son
Kory Erb, Francesville, Son
6 Grandchildren: Jaden, Braden, Rylan, Catherine, Kylie, and Kinsley
Debra (Jay) Blackwood, Step-Sister
Mary Jane (Mike) Royce, Step-Sister
Tara (Travis) Horvath, Niece
Joleen Erb-Abplanalp, Niece
Misty Falk, Niece
Tiffany (Tyler) Weldon, Niece
Carol Bucher, Francesville, Aunt
Many other nieces, nephews, and cousins

Preceded in death by:
Marceline [Sanders] Erb, Step-Mother
Cindy Jo Timmons, Sister
Darleen Erb, Sister
Patty Dunno, Step-Sister

Mr. Erb’s first job out of high school was working at the Monon stone quarry. He worked full time at Monon Trailer for nearly 20 years until taking over the family farm in the mid-1980s. He was an avid collector of toy tractors. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and playing golf. He coached his sons’ baseball teams and supported his grandchildren in all of their activities. He was a father-figure to many who valued his advice. He loved his family very much, especially his sons to whom he imparted much wisdom.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, July 11, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 12, at the funeral home with Brian Huber officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to Rensselaer Knights of Columbus Council #1881.

Online tributes may be made at frainmortuary.com.

George J. Stinemetz

October 2, 1939 to June 29, 2022

WINAMAC - George Joseph Stinemetz, 82, of Winamac, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 29, at his home.

He was born Oct. 2, 1939 in Cincinnati, to the late Albert Durant and Agnes Marie [Kleem] Stinemetz. He graduated from Winamac High School in 1959. On June 23, 1984, he married Judy [Shannon] Tarble. She passed away Feb. 8, 2020.

George Stinemetz

He is survived by:
Michelle “Missy” Rehm, Winamac, Daughter
William “Mike” Stinemetz, Michigan City, Son
Susan “Susie” (Paul) Stearns, Argos, Daughter
Gerry Jo “Jo Jo” (Kenny) Whitehead, Winamac, Daughter
Brenda (Robert Coble) McIntosh, Winamac, Daughter
14 Grandchildren: Heidi, Mindi, Mallori, Gabe, Jessie, Michael, Andrew, Madison, Alexander, Chris, Zachary, Nathan, Elizabeth “Ki Ki,” and David.
17 Great-Grandchildren
Betty Stinemetz, Winamac, Sister-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Carole Jeane [Lewis] Stinemetz, First Wife
Daniel Joseph Reedy, Grandson
Alivia Stahl, Great-Granddaughter
Fay (Bud) Frakes, Sister
Pauline Raulerson, Sister
Eleanor Hall, Sister
David Stinemetz, Brother

Mr. Stinemetz worked at Rockwell International in Knox, for many years, and retired from Galbreath, Inc. in Winamac. He was a charter member of the Winamac Moose Lodge #2513. He was an avid bird watcher and enjoyed fishing and playing cards. He took great pride in his lawn and flowers and was the unofficial neighborhood watchman. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 5, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 6, at the funeral home with Pastor Heath Hiatt officiating. Private family burial will be at Mt. Zion Franklin Twp. Cemetery in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (In memory of Daniel Joseph Reedy).

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

Michelle J. Bonnell

July 18, 1958 to June 25, 2022

WINAMAC - Michelle Jeanne “Mik” Bonnell, 63, of Royal Center, passed way unexpectedly at her home Saturday, June 25.

She was born July 18, 1958 in Marion, to Roi and Marla Shimer Rosenthall. She grew up in Summitville, IN and Crescent Beach, FL. She graduated from Madison Grant High School in Fairmount, and attended Ball State University where she met her future husband Mark Bonnell. On March 7, 1981, the couple was married in Marion. He survives.

Mik Bonnell

Survivors also include:
Kallie Jeanne Bonnell, Indianapolis, Daughter
Nancy “Ninny” Rosenthall, Sarasota, FL, Step-Mother
Cindi (John) Hamilton, Greenfield, Sister
Matt (Erin) Rosenthall, Carmel, Brother
Mark “Bo” Rosenthall, Summitville, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Roi Rosenthall Jr., Father
Marla Shimer Young, Mother

Mrs. Bonnell was a talented artist who enjoyed reading, listening to music, and flowers. She also was an avid animal lover who enjoyed traveling and spending time at the ocean/beach. The most important part of her life was her family. She was a loving wife and mother who will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m., Friday, July 1, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Private disposition will take place at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski Animal Center (or any animal shelter of your choice). Envelopes will be available at the funeral home or you may donate online at https://www.pulaskianimalcenter.com/donate.

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

Brad A. Edison

July 3, 1980 to June 22, 2022

WINAMAC - Brad A. Edison, 41, of Winamac, passed away Wednesday, June 22, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac, after a fierce battle with cancer.

He was born July 3, 1980 in Monticello, to Charles W. “Bill” Craig and Sharon K. Budd Edison. He attended West Central High School in Francesville, and later earned a GED. He also attended Ivy Tech online.

Brad Edison

Survivors include:
Ethan Edison, Son
Charles Craig and Sharon Edison, Parents
Julie A. (Tammy Clark) Luttrell, Sister
Michael W. (Evie) Parrish, Brother
Stephanie M. Paige, Sister
Steven M. Simonin, Grandfather
Many Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins

Mr. Edison was an avid outdoorsman. When not fishing or trapping, he enjoyed tinkering in the garage with his father or writing music with his son, Ethan. He had a great sense of humor. He will be dearly missed by his friends and family.

No services will be held at this time.

Memorial donations may be made to the family.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Carole L. Kuhn

July 31, 1937 to June 21, 2022

ROYAL CENTER - Carole Louise Kuhn, 84, of Winamac passed away peacefully at 1:55 p.m., Tuesday, June 21, at Franciscan East Hospital, Lafayette.

Carole Kuhn

Born on July 31, 1937 in Francesville, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Fay Capper Roberts. On Oct. 10, 1955 she married Joseph Paul Kuhn at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski. He survives.

Also surviving are children, Timothy Joseph (Kathleen) Kuhn of Winamac, Mary Louise (John) Stukofski of Star City, Nancy Ann (Kevin) Mullholland of Buffalo and Angela Lynn (JP) Roland of Monticello; grandchildren, Matthew Phillip (Tabby) Kuhn of DeMotte, Cassondra Louise Stukofski of Indianapolis, Jenessa Rose (Mike Kneece) Stukofski of Kewanna, Joseph Robert (Kaila) Stukofski of Winamac, Caroline (Adam) Coonrod of Headlee, Andrew Fox of Star City and Rosemary Kathleen Stukofski of Star City; and great-grandchildren, Michele Wank, Kelly Ann Coonrod, Grant Adam Coonrod, Josef Kneece, Boone Francis Stukofski and Cole Leon Stukofski.

She was preceded in death by children, twins Joseph and Carole Kuhn, great-grandchildren, Jenay Louise Stukofski and Jackson Fox, and brother, Thomas Roberts.

Mrs. Kuhn was a homemaker. She was also a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski.

A private family Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial was at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery West.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Church Pulaski Building Fund.

Mrs. Kuhn’s online guest book is available and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory.