August 24, 1945 to May 7, 2013

KEWANNA - Carol M. “Mama” Ingram, 67 of Winamac, died at 4:16 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, at her son Richard’s residence in Francesville, surrounded by her loving family.

Born Aug. 24, 1945 in LaPorte, she was the daughter of the late Edward Park and Margaret Katherine (Fisher) Wiles. On Nov. 26, 1968, she married Richard Ingram. He preceded her in death Oct. 19, 1988.

Survivors include her companion, Carl Bolen of Winamac, her children, Michelle Neace (Calvin) of Knox, Heather Anderson (Mike) of Winamac, Carla Estes of Winamac, Barbara Rumsey (Rob) of Monticello, Susan Ames (Cory) of Francesville, Richard Ingram (Janelle) of Francesville, Charles Ingram (Missy) of Buffalo, Kevin Ingram (Alana) of Winamac, Chad Bolen of Georgia and Charlie Bolen (Angie) of Francesville. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

She was also preceded in death by 4 brothers, 1 sister, son-in-law, Walter Estes Jr. and grandson, Trevor Dylan Ingram.

Mrs. Ingram was a 1964 Knox Community High School graduate. She formerly worked at Miller’s Merry Manor in Rochester and also Austin All Manufacturing in LaPorte. She was also a homemaker. She enjoyed helping others and had volunteered at the Red Cross in Winamac for many years. She also enjoyed singing karaoke and spending time with family.

Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna, and also one hour before the time of service on Saturday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday (May 11), at the funeral home. Burial will be at Barnett Cemetery in Kewanna.

Memorial donations may be made to the Ingram family. 

September 5, 1915 to May 6, 2013

WINAMAC - Forest G. Conn, 97 of Winamac, died at 2:25 p.m., Monday, May 6, at St. Vincent Medical, Indianapolis.

She was born Sept. 5, 1915, in Winamac, to  the late Henry Edgar and Emma Jeanetta Cramer Vanaman. She married Harold L. McWherter on Sept. 19, 1935 in Winamac. He died on Sept. 16, 1944. She married Harry R. Conn on June 29, 1947 in Winamac. Harry died Jan. 8, 2002.

Survivors include Richard L. Conn, Winamac, Son
Several Nieces and Nephews

She was preceded in death by
Claude Vanaman, Brother
Virgil Vanaman, Brother
Robert Vanaman, Brother

Mrs. Conn was a member of the First Christian Church in Winamac. She was a Past Matron of OES 96, Winamac. 
She was a former laborer at the Kingsbury Ordinance Plant, a former telephone operator and clerk for the United Telephone Co, and a former bookeeper at the ASCS office in Winamac. She last worked as a secretary and abstract preparer at the Gast Law office in Winamac. She loved to work in her flower garden, and horseback riding. She also loved to crochet afghans and to sew quilts. She read western and history novels on her Kindle.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary. An OES service will begin at 6:30 p.m.,at the funeral home. The funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Friday (May 10), at the funeral home with Rev. Glen Meyerand and Pastor Rick Abbott officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the charity of the donor's choice.

April 14, 1930 to May 6, 2013

WINAMAC - Russell "Rusty" Prange Jr., 83, of Winamac, died  at 12:10 p.m., Monday, May 6, at his residence.

He was born April 14, 1930, in Pomeroy, IA, to the late Russell and Irma Dahlke Prange Sr. He married  Ann E. Bollhauve on June 13, 1953, in Winamac. She passed away June 7, 2006

Terrance T. (Brenda) Prange , Fort Wayne, Son
Deborah A. (Jeffrey) Compton, Star City, Daughter
Steven R. (Catherine) Prange, Niles, MI, Son
Richard (Jennifer) Prange, Grandson
Erin (Kevin) Allen, Granddaughter
Emily (Andrew) Workman, Granddaughter
Lizabeth Prange, Granddaughter
Chad (April) Compton, Grandson
Brooke (William) Jung, Granddaughter
Dori Prange, Granddaughter
Josh Kujawa, Grandson
11 Great Grandchildren
Gary Prange, Pomeroy, IA, Brother

Mr. Prange was a retired meat cutter and had worked many years at Russell's Trading Post in Winamac. He was also a self-employed painter. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict serving aboard the USS Orleck. He attended St. Peter's Catholic Church for many years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, and great grandfather and enjoyed spending time with his family.

Friends may call after 1 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., (Friday, May 10), at the funeral home with Terrance Prange officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services. 

December 29, 1929 to May 5, 2013

FRANCESVILLE - Donald D. Myers, 83, of Francesville, passed away at 6:10 p.m., Sunday, May 5, at IU Health Arnett Hospital, n Lafayette. 

He was born Dec. 29, 1929, in Francesville, to the late Roy Jacob and Edith Anna Grock Myers.

Survivors include:
Michael Roy (Debra) Myers, Middletown, MD, Son
Dawn Elaine (David) Purkey, Davis, CA, Daughter
Kyle Roy Myers, Grandson
Corie-Mae Lee Myers, Granddaughter
Hannah Alice Purkey, Granddaughter
Sage Martha Purkey, Granddaughter
Mabel Brown, Monon, Sister
Virgil R. "Bud" Myers, Francesville, Brother
Gertrude Godbout, Manchester, NH, Sister
Maudelene Allyn, San Antonio, TX, Sister
Jeanne Hawn, Lakewood, CO, Sister
Norma Lee Hammel, Angola, IN Sister
Numerous Nieces & Nephews

He was preceded in death by:
Alyce Edith Onken, Sister
Ruth Leibert, Sister
Stanley Myers, Infant Brother

Mr. Myers graduated from Francesville High School in 1947. Following graduation, he worked for his father at Myers Garage in Francesville. He owned and operated the garage alongside his brother, Bud, for many years. From 1957 to 1970, he drove a school bus for the Francesville school. Mr. Myers and his wife Judy purchased the "Drive-In" in 1960. He sold the business in 1970 and moved to Pennsylvania with his family. While in Pennsylvania he owned and operated a restaurant and sold real estate. Upon returning to Francesville in 1975, he went to work at the Medaryville Correctional Center where he worked as a correctional officer until his retirement in 1994.

Mr. Myers was a member of the First Christian Church of Francesville. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Monon and a former member of the Masonic Lodge in Francesville. He was an avid Chicago Cubs and NASCAR fan. He especially enjoyed helping to restore his homeplace in Francesville.

Friends may call from 12 noon to1 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., (Wednesday, May 8), at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to the First Christian Church of Francesville.