Obituaries

Dwayne Howard Jr.

July 17, 1980 to January 28, 2022

ROYAL CENTER - Dwayne “Tootie” Howard Jr., 41, of Winamac passed away unexpectedly Friday, Jan. 28, at his residence.

He was born July 17, 1980 in Knox.

Survivors include his parents Sandy and Steve Craig of Winamac; son Chance Howard of Kentucky; grandparents Kathleen Arnett of Kentucky and Art and Jeanette Fox of Winamac; brother Jake Craig of Tennessee; and sister Kandice Craig of South Bend.  He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mr. Howard was formerly employed at S & S Precast in Winamac. He enjoyed playing sports with his nephews and fishing.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Harrison Chapel, Royal Center.

Ray Patton

April 17, 1933 to January 26, 2022

FRANCESVILLE - Ray Patton, 88, Rensselaer, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 26, at his home.

He was born April 17, 1933 in Salyersville, KY to the late Joe and Maggie Howard Patton. He served in the U.S. Army from 1955-1957. He married Tennie Conley on Jan. 6, 1959 in Rensselaer. She died April 13, 2005.

Ray Patton

He is survived by:
Cinderella (Doug) Kruger, Francesville, Daughter
Yolanda (Theodore) Haring, Rensselaer, Daughter
Tina (Rick) Cervi, Lafayette, Daughter
Lacy Patton, Rensselaer, Son
Joe Patton, Rensselaer, Son
Ritchie (Lenora) Patton, Nevada, TX, Son
13 Grandchildren: Shane, Jeremy, Michael, Shawna, Travis, Cheyenne, Sarah, Lacy Jr., Jessica, Josh, Crystal, Brittany and Faith.
21 Great-Gandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Johnny Patton, Son
Lil Teddy, Grandson
Nathaniel, Grandson
Chans, Grandson
1 Brother
4 Sisters

Mr. Patton attended Teaberry Hills Estates Church in Medaryville. He was a member of the United Steel Workers Union. He enjoyed listening to Blue Grass music, hunting, trapping and fishing. He also liked recycling.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Monday, Jan. 31, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon, Monday with Rev. Elmer Conley officiating. Burial will be at Independence Cemetery in Medaryville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to the family.

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

Rickey D. Hinman

June 8, 1954 to January 26, 2022

MEDARYVILLE - Rickey Dale Hinman, 67, of Medaryville, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 26, at his home.

He was born June 8, 1954 in Knox, to the late John and Joan Joseph Hinman. He served in the U.S. Army, stateside, during the Vietnam War. He married Paula Friga on June 8, 2009 in Winamac. She survives.

Rickey Hinman

He is also survived by:
Heather (Jason) Horn, Daughter
Samantha Simms, Daughter
Austin (Shailee) Walker, Son
Mikayla (Andrew) Estrada, Daughter
6 Grandchildren
Valerie (Kenny) Brook, Sister
Wayne (Sue) Hinman, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Robert Hinman, Brother
David Hinman, Brother

Mr. Hinman was a retired truck driver, having been an owner-operator for over 20 years. He enjoyed Harley Davidson motorcycles, as well as watching movies and NASCAR. He was an avid Dale Earnhart Sr. fan. He loved his family very much.

No services will be held.

Memorial donations may be made to the family.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com

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

Bonita Olson Jensen

April 7, 1949 to January 24, 2022

ROYAL CENTER – Bonita Olson Jensen, 72, of Winamac passed away at 3:32 p.m., Monday, Jan. 24, at her residence.

Born on April 7, 1949 in Winamac, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Leora Hartwick Olson.

Bonita Jensen

Survivors include her daughter Wanda (Dion) Frame of Brownsburg and son Kenneth “Kenny” (Chalisa) Jensen of Plymouth; sister Beverly (Devon) Field of Winamac; and five grandchildren, Daria Frame, Julia Frame, Lucas Frame, Maso Stachowski and Brock Jensen.

She is preceded in death by her brother, Larry Olson.

Mrs. Jensen formerly worked at Pulaski County Farm Bureau Co-op for 18 years, where she served as manager. She also previously worked at Walgreens in Indianapolis for 11 years. She enjoyed doing crafts, sewing and spending time with family. She was a member of Westside Church of Nazarene.

Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m., Monday, Jan. 31, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Harrison Chapel, Royal Center. A private graveside service will be held at McKinley Memorial Gardens in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Winamac Church of Nazarene, 516 E. 13th St., Winamac, IN. 46996

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

Donald J. Albrecht

December 18, 1945 to January 24, 2022

FRANCESVILLE - Donald J. “Don” Albrecht, 76, lifelong farmer from Francesville, passed away peacefully Monday, Jan. 24 with his family by his side at Franciscan Health Hospital in Lafayette.

He was born Dec. 18, 1945 in Francesville to the late Jacob and Emily Federer Albrecht Jr. He graduated from Francesville High School in 1963. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War.

He is survived by:
Darlene Sigman, Monticello, Sister
Della Bulington, Francesville, Niece
Jonathan Bulington, Rensselaer, Nephew
Jacqueline (Mike) Franklin, West Lafayette, Niece
Cory (Charri) Albrecht, Phoenix, Nephew
Kayleigh (Joe) Wittenborn, West Lafayette, Great-Niece
Derrick Sours, Francesville, Great-Nephew
Numerous Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Dennis Albrecht, Brother

Mr. Albrecht lived a life devoted to God. He loved his pets and was an amazing brother and uncle.

A private service will be held at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville, IN with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Private burial will be at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to Lafayette Cancer Care.

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

Frank E. Ludwig

November 30, 1927 to January 22, 2022

WINAMAC - Frank E. Ludwig, 94, Monterey, passed away Saturday, Jan. 22, at his home.

He was born Nov. 30, 1927 in Monterey, to the late Henry and Dora Guernsey Ludwig. He served in the U.S. Army. He married Millie Griffith on May 6, 1956 in Monterey. She died Jan. 4, 2012.

He is survived by:
Betty (Edmund) Taylor, Beaver, OH, Daughter
Frank E. Ludwig Jr., Elkhart, Son
Carol S. Rouse, Monterey, Daughter
Grandchildren: Curtis Taylor, Andrew Taylor, Kyle Taylor, Matthew Taylor, Caterina Taylor, Janelle Ludwig, Michael Rouse, and Crystal Rouse Shank.
Great-grandchildren: Sly Taylor, Chase Conley, Logan Taylor, Ronan Taylor, Iris Taylor, Nolan Taylor, Kai Shank, Delmira Shank, and Kaydence Bell.

Preceded in death by:
5 Brothers
4 Sisters

Mr. Ludwig was a retired farmer. He enjoyed hunting, playing euchre and spending time with his family.

Visitation will be from 12 noon to 1 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 25, at the Ora Gospel Chapel Church in Ora. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., Tuesday, at the church. Burial will be at Riverbank Cemetery in Winamac. The VFW and American Legion will conduct graveside services.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.