Obituaries

Carl C. Williams

January 2, 1928 to March 17, 2021

WINAMAC - Carl Cotner Williams, 93, of Winamac, passed quietly away at 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 17, at his daughter’s home near Winamac.

He was born Jan. 2, 1928 in Earl Park (Benton County), to the late Cotner C. and Effie E. Day Williams. He graduated from Earl Park High School in 1945. He married Audrey Ann Wagner of Briggsville, WI on April 12, 1953 in Milwaukee.

He is survived by:
Deb DeSchepper, Winamac, Daughter
Lisa (Steve) Burton,  Murfreesboro, TN, Daughter
Jesse (Erica) Rude, Kewanna, Grandson
Caitlin DeSchepper, Heber City, UT, Granddaughter
Bridget Ruhl, Swayzee, Granddaughter
Josh Ruhl, Noblesville, Grandson
Ory Maxwell, Southgate, KY, Grandson
Clint (Chelsea) Maxwell, Carmel, Grandson
Olivia Rude, Great-Grandaughter
Hunter and Ava Taylor, Great-Grandchildren
McKayla and Emily Hughes, Great-Granddaughters
Aleah Trigg, Great-Granddaughter

Preceded in death by:
Tom E. Williams, Brother
George D. Williams, Brother
Steve Williams, Son
Linda Davis, Daughter
David Williams, Son

As a young man, Mr. Williams worked for his father changing tires on the road for the various truck fleets that they serviced between Chicago and Indianapolis. In 1950, he enlisted in U.S. Army. In April of 1951, he was shipped to Korea where he served in the Third Combat Engineers, 24th Division. He returned home in 1952. Following his marriage, the couple lived in Earl Park for one year. In 1954, they moved to the Williams’ family farm (since 1877), five miles east of Winamac. There they raised five children who all grew to adulthood on the family farm. Mr. Williams started driving a school bus in 1956 for the Fairview School in Harrison Township. When Fairview consolidated with Winamac Schools in 1967, he got a bus route with Winamac schools, where he drove until 2012 when he retired with 58 years under his belt.

Mr. Williams also worked for ASCS in its Winamac office measuring grain bins and set aside acreage beginning in the 1980s. He retired from ASCS in 2011. He is very much responsible for repopulating the bluebirds in Pulaski County. He placed and maintained over 200 bluebird houses in the county for many years. He was always excited to get people started in bird watching. He made houses for all kinds of creatures from birds to bats. He was a beekeeper and enjoyed selling his honey at the local farmer’s market. He enjoyed fishing and spending time in the woods cutting trees.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, March 21, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, March 22, at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Lake Bruce. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hoots to Howls Wildlife Rehabilitation.

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

Eleanore M. Lincoln

December 21, 1931 to March 14, 2021

WINAMAC - Eleanore M. Lincoln, 89, of Ramona, CA (formerly of Winamac), passed away Sunday, March 14, at Sharp Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa, CA. 

She was born Dec. 21, 1931 in Winamac to the late Ephraim Glen “E.G.” and Louise Kidd Fry.  She graduated from Winamac High School and attended the Chicago School of Nursing. She met Howard Lincoln at a high school basketball game, and they were married several years later for over 20 years.

Survivors include:
Carolyne Fry Forlow, Sister
Deborah (Charlie) Lincoln-Hilts, Alpine, CA, Daughter
Steven Mark (Linda) Lincoln, Alpine, CA, Son
3 Step-Children: Stephanie Stuckey, Sean Stuckey and Jeremy Stuckey.
6 Grandchildren: Jennifer Johnson, Trevor (Ashely) Lincoln, Jade Lincoln-Varner (Brian), Cody Stuckey, Abigail Martin and Cameron Stuckey. 
4 Great-Grandchildren: Alyssa Johnson, Kirby Lincoln, Jacqueline Lincoln, and Danyn Varner.
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Maude [Frye] Dull Fry, Step-Mother
Lyla Cramer, Sister 
Glenn Fry, Brother
Joyce Fry Young, Sister

Mrs. Lincoln grew up in Winamac. Her zest for life was electric. She loved hiking, and exploring the desert with her partner of over 40 years, Robert Stuckey. She also loved playing basketball with her son and daughter, singing silly songs and dancing. She always brought a smile wherever she went.

A graveside service will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, March 30, at Winamac Cemetery in Winamac with burial following.

Memorial donations may be made to the Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer’s research Center https://giveto.ucsd.edu/giving/home/gift-referral/f62aae77-2cc7-4501-a7b7-d955037291ca  

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Audrey A. Clark

September 29, 1927 to March 16, 2021

WINAMAC - Audrey Arlene Clark, 93, of Winamac, passed away peacefully at 9:01 p.m., Tuesday, March 16, at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac.

She was born Sept. 29, 1927 in Winamac to the late Cletus R. and Mallie Minnix Clark. She attended Winamac High School through her junior year. On Aug. 3, 1946, she married Ralph Richard Clark. He passed away Dec. 24, 2008.

She is survived by:
Myra Lynn (Douglas) Baker, Markleton, PA, Daughter
Edward Dean (Barbara) Clark, Winamac, Son
Jerry Eugene (Jeanne) Clark, New Hope, MN, Son
Richard Clark, Grandson
Matthew (Becky) Clark, Grandson
Kenneth (Jessica) Clark, Grandson
Bobbi Jo (Brett) Marti, Granddaughter
Cindy (Jonathon) Good, Granddaughter
Jennifer Clark, Granddaughter
13 Great-grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Ronald Richard Clark, Son

Mrs. Clark was a longtime member of Tippecanoe Christian Church and a former member of Extension Homemakers 52 Home-Ec Club. For many years, she taught Sunday school at Bethel Bible Church. She was a witness for the Lord and wanted everyone she met to know Jesus. She loved her family and church family very much. Although we will miss her dearly, we know she is at home in Heaven. “We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.” - 2 Corinthians 5:8 (KJV)

Visitation will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m., Saturday, March 27, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2:30 p.m. (Saturday) at the funeral with Pastor Douglas Baker officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Tippecanoe Christian Church or Gideon’s International.

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

Gregory M. Loehmer

August 17, 1967 to March 15, 2021

ROYAL CENTER - Gregory Mathias Loehmer, 53, of Winamac passed peacefully in his sleep at 9:41 p.m., Monday, March 15, at home surrounded by his family.

Born Aug. 17, 1967 in Winamac, he was the son of Ronald and Judy Bair Loehmer. He was a 1985 Winamac Community High School graduate where he developed his love of carpentry and building skills.

Survivors include his children, Kaleigh (fiancé, Tyler Shaffer) Loehmer of Winamac, Kassidy (Michael) Issa of Kokomo and Kole (Rick Martinez) Loehmer of Indianapolis; Marilyn Krohn Newman (fiancée) of Winamac and her children, Meghan (John Swinford) Newman of Indianapolis, Eric (Erika Vannarsdall, fiancée) Newman of West Lafayette; parents, Ronald and Judy Loehmer of Winamac; sister, Kimberly (Robert) Adamski of Winamac; grandchildren, Karter Loehmer and Emori Shaffer both of Winamac; and nieces and nephews, Nic (Caty) Kasten  of Winamac, Natalie (Carl) Reynolds of Bluffton and Eric (Kara) Kasten of Winamac.

Mr. Loehmer was a longtime employee of Plymouth Tube in Winamac where he gained many friends over the years. He was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and the UAW Local #1448. He was active in Pulaski County 4-H over the years. He enjoyed raising livestock, working in carpentry, and was always willing to help someone in need. Friends and family enjoyed his sense of humor and his “bad dad” jokes. Anyone who knew him felt his love for life and compassion for others.  He had an unwavering passion to his faith and serving the Lord. He had such a strong love and dedication for his family. He was looking forward to marrying his fiancée, Marilyn, and combining their two families.

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 18th, 2021 at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Harrison Chapel, Royal Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 19th, 2021 at St. Peters Catholic Church in Winamac with Father Daniel Shine officiating. Burial will be at St. Peters Catholic Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial donations can be made to: The Cancer Care Center at Logansport Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Loehmer’s online guestbook may be found, and condolences may be sent to the Loehmer family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

Infant Olivia J. Redweik

March 12, 2021

WINAMAC - Infant Olivia Jean Redweik passed away peacefully in the arms of her family on Friday, March 12.

She was born at 12:45 p.m., March 12, 2021 and passed away a short time later. She was the daughter of Karl Redweik and Laura Fox.

She is survived by her parents; her sisters, Ashley Conley, Erika Bryant, Sarah Redweik, and Kaelynn Redweik; her paternal grandparents, David and Faye Leonard; her maternal grandparents, Rick and Becky Fox; her maternal great-grandfather, Robert Ellis; her aunts and uncles, Jesse (Brooke) Fox, Kevin Redweik, Kellie Leonard, Karrie (Andy) McCay; her nieces and nephew, Brea, Beau, Kinsley, and Ellie; and many cousins - all of whom would have been a big part of her life. Olivia gave us a lifetime of love during her short time on Earth.

Margaret E. Arnold

August 14, 1934 to March 10, 2021

WINAMAC - Margaret E. Browning Arnold, 86, of Port Charlotte, FL (formerly of Winamac), passed away Wednesday, March 10, at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte.

She was born on Aug. 17, 1934 in Anderson, to the late Benjamin and Nellie Morgan Finfrock. She graduated from Anderson High School. On Jan. 13, 1962, she married George Browning in Anderson. He died on June 26, 1995. She later married George Arnold on Jan. 3, 1998, in Winamac. He died on Nov. 20, 2011.

She is survived by:
Bonnie Kauffman, Anderson, Daughter
Robert (Peggy) Browning, Port Charlotte, FL, Son
Brenda Adams, Lawton, OK, Daughter
George (Donna) Arnold Jr., Newnan, GA, Son
10 Grandchildren
Many Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
1 Infant Sister
1 Infant Brother

Mrs. Arnold worked as a manager at Western Union in Anderson for many years. Following her first husband’s retirement, the couple moved to Winamac and enjoyed life on the Tippecanoe River. She worked several years at the Pulaski County Extension Office and was a member of the Winamac First United Methodist Church. In 2019, she moved to Florida with her family. She enjoyed studying the Bible and loved her family dearly. Most of all, she was faithful to her Lord. She will be dearly missed.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Burial be at Riverbank 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.