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ObituariesRobert L. VanDrunenFebruary 21, 1940 to June 16, 2021 WINAMAC - Robert Lee VanDrunen, Sr., 81, of Monterey, passed away Wednesday, June 16, at his home. He was born Feb. 21, 1940 in Harvey, IL. No services will be held. Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac. James W. MatthewsApril 2, 1970 to June 8, 2021 WINAMAC - James Walton “Jim” Matthews, 51, of Winamac, passed away Tuesday, June 8. He was born April 2, 1970 in Terre Haute, to John D. “JD” and Reathey M. Flippo Matthews. On March 7, 2012, he married Connie Grigsby Clemans. She survives. He is also survived by: Preceded in death by: Mr. Matthews was a longtime member of the Medaryville American Legion. He worked many years for Phil White, mowing and doing construction. He enjoyed fishing and mushroom hunting, especially with Isaac. He loved to spend time with his family and will be dearly missed. Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m., Saturday, June 12, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m., Saturday, at the funeral home with Rev. Jeff Seger officiating. Private burial will be at the Alexander Heinemann Memorial Cemetery in Ora. 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.
Betty L. MaxwellOctober 23, 1930 to June 5, 2021 WINAMAC - Betty Lou Maxwell, 90, of Winamac, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 5, at home surrounded by her family. She was born Oct. 23, 1930 in Pulaski, to the late William Ora and Rosa Crist Crissinger. She graduated from Star City High School in 1948. On Dec. 26, 1948, she married Raymond Keith Maxwell in Francesville. They enjoyed many years spent at their home on the Tippecanoe River. He passed away May 25, 2008 after 59 years of marriage.
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Preceded in death by: Mrs. Maxwell dedicated her life to the Winamac First United Methodist Church. She gave of her talents in the kitchen and in the church choir. She was a devoted volunteer at the Von Tobel Senior Center and was proud to be named Senior of the Year. She also volunteered with BINGO at the Pulaski Health Care Center. In her younger years, she waitressed for various local restaurants and later in life, she was a school bus driver for Winamac and North Judson. Her passions were gardening, baking, genealogy, traveling, and caring for her family. In honoring her wishes, her body was donated to the Indiana University Anatomical Board. Her generosity will allow future generations of doctors, nurses, and mortuary students to learn about anatomy. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 10, at the Winamac First United Methodist Church with Lay Leader Barbara Kleinofen and Rev. Michelle White officiating. Private burial will take place at a later date in the Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac. Memorial donations may be made to Winamac First United Methodist Church or Von Tobel Senior Center. Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Patricia G. RobinsonJune 20, 1951 to June 4, 2021 WINAMAC - Patricia G. “Patti” Irven Robinson, 69, of Lafayette, passed away at 2:12 p.m., Friday, June 4, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. She was born June 20, 1951 to the late Keith L. and Betty J. Morgan Irven. She graduated from Francesville High School. On April 26, 2002, she married Eugene David “Dave” Robinson in Lafayette. He passed away Sept. 21, 2012.
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Preceded in death: Mrs. Robinson worked her entire life as an optician. She devoted a lot of her time to volunteering at local veterans organizations in Lafayette. She dedicated her life to raising and showing dogs, especially Great Danes, Irish Wolf Hounds, and Whippets. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, aunt and cousin. She will be dearly missed. A private family graveside service will be held at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville. Burial will follow at the cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Memorial Swinging Bridge Project or Pulaski Animal Center. Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Sheila D. BuczekJanuary 11, 1959 to June 4, 2021 MEDARYVILLE - Sheila Dawn Buczek, 62, of Medaryville, passed away Friday, June 4, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis, with her husband by her side. She was born Jan. 11, 1959 in Rensselaer, to the late Thomas J. and Claudine Dobson Childers. She was a 1977 graduate of West Central High School and a graduate of Lafayette Beauty College. On June 18, 1977, she married James A. “Jim” Buczek at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Medaryville.
She is also survived by: Mrs. Buczek was a longtime member of St. Henry’s Catholic Church, and most recently a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. She was a devoted wife, mother, “nonny,” and friend. She faithfully supported her husband on the farm as well as her kids in 4-H. She enjoyed mowing, traveling, shopping, and attending her grandchildren’s sporting events. She was always willing to help others. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, June 10, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville. A rosary service will follow at 8 p.m. A funeral mass will be at 11 a.m., Friday, June 11, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac, with Rev. Andrew DeKeyser officiating. Burial will be at White Post Cemetery in Medaryville. Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski County 4-H Fairground Renovations. Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville. Sharolyn K. BeachDecember 1, 1939 to June 2, 2021 WINAMAC - Sharolyn K. “Sherry” Beach, 81, of Winamac, passed away at 3:55 a.m., Wednesday, June 2, at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac. She was born Dec. 1, 1939 in Tipton, to the late Guy and Louise Wilburn Crouch. She graduated from Tipton High School. On Nov. 30, 1957, she married Larry L. Beach. He survives.
She is also survived by: Mrs. Beach and her husband owned and operated Beach Real Estate in Winamac for many years. She had a heart for serving and helping the community. She was a member of the Winamac First United Methodist Church. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, and living on the Tippecanoe River. She had many fond memories of Bridge Club with her dear friends. Most of all, She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, June 5, at Winamac First United Methodist Church. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., Saturday, at the church with Pastor Michelle White officiating. Burial will be at Reed Cemetery in Winamac. Memorial donations may be made to Winamac First United Methodist Church. Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Claudia Clarice M. ThomasJune 2, 1956 to May 29, 2021 WINAMAC - Claudia Clarice Marie Thomas, 64, of Ora, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 29, at home surrounded by her family. She was born June 2, 1956 in Chicago, to the late Virgil and Elvira Wiler Newton. She graduated from Argos High School. She married Mitchell Thomas. He survives.
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Preceded in death by: Although Mrs. Thomas didn’t attend college directly after high school, she took the time she needed to raise her children. Later in life, she went on to pursue her own professional goals by getting her associate’s degree in criminal justice from Ancilla College and her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Indiana Institute of Technology. She was employed at Advocacy Links as a case manager. She dedicated her life to helping others. She genuinely embodied the Advocacy Links mission statement of advocating for people who needed help, connecting people to fiscally responsible resources, and respecting everyone in the process. This is true both in her professional and personal life. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially bird and butterfly watching as well as gardening. She also enjoyed reading. She was an avid horse racing fan and always looked forward to the annual trip she took to the Sulky Horse Races in Anderson. Most of all, she adored her family and loved cooking for them and having everyone in her home for gatherings. She will be deeply missed by so many. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, June 3, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, with Pastor Dana Neer officiating. Visitation will follow from 2 to 7 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com. More Articles ... |
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