Obituaries

Frances E. Doty

December 30, 1940 to October 7, 2019

WINAMAC - Frances Ellen May Doty, 78, of Winamac, passed away at 2 a.m., Monday, Oct. 7, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

She was born Dec. 31, 1940 in Lawton, IN to the late Harvey Leroy and Lillian May Olson Smith. She graduated from Monterey High School. On July 1, 1961, she married Carl Thomas Doty in Winamac. He survives.

Survivors also include:
DeWayne (Debra) Doty, Winamac, Son
Joy Sherrick, Atlanta, GA, Daughter
Janette (Sean) Surrisi, Culver, Daughter
Michael (fiance: Whitney Frey) Doty, Grandson
Benjamin (Laura) Doty, Grandson
Sarah (Logan) Kreft, Granddaughter
Danielle Sherrick, Granddaughter
Frances Sherrick, Granddaughter
Abigail Surrisi, Granddaughter
5 Great-Grandchildren: Dylan, Brantley, Braden, Lillian and Clayton
Harold L. Smith, Winamac, Brother
Wayne E. (Marlene) Smith, Dallas, TX, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Dan Sherrick, Son-in-law
Herbert "Herbie" Smith, Infant Brother
Josie Smith, Sister-in-law

Mrs. Doty was a charter member of the Winamac Church of the Nazarene. She loved her church family very much and faithfully supported the missions of the church. She was a talented musician who played the piano, organ and accordion. She provided music for several area churches, many weddings and funerals as well as Sunday services at a local nursing home. She also taught piano lessons for children at her home. She enjoyed cooking for others and collecting cookbooks. Most of all, she loved her family very much. She was a caregiver for her mother and also cared for her grandchildren. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 10, at the Winamac Church of the Nazarene in Winamac; and from 1:30 ti 2:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 11, also at the church. The funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m., Friday (Oct. 11), at the church with Pastor Tanner Griffin officiating. Burial will be at Reed Cemetery in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the Winamac Church of the Nazarene in Winamac.

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

Tom Goble

December 14, 1936 to October 7, 2019

WINAMAC - Tom L. Goble, 82, of Pulaski, passed away at 12:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 7, at his home, surrounded by family.

He was born Dec. 14, 1936 in Winamac, to the late Frank and Helen L. Miller Goble. On April 12, 1958, he married the late Patricia L. "Pat" Crist at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski. She passed away Sept. 30, 2017.

He is survived by:
Richard "Rick" Goble, Lafayette, Son
Randall "Randy" (Billie) Goble, Pulaski, Son
Rochelle "Shelly" Goble, Pulaski, Daughter
9 Grandchildren
12 Great-Grandchildren
1 Great-Great-Granddaughter
Becky Tiede, Francesville, Sister
Bob Schultz, Francesville, Brother-in-law
Phyllis Goble Kruger, Francesville, Sister-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Roberta Goble, Daughter
Robert "Bob" Goble, Son
Ronald "Ronnie" Goble, Son
Roger Goble, Son
Phyllis (John) Rice, Sister
Peggy Schultz, Sister
Bob Goble, Brother
Skip Tiede, Brother-in-law

Mr. Goble was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He served several years on the Eastern Pulaski School Board and also had served as Indian Creek Township Trustee. He was retired from Plymouth Tube. After retirement, he worked for PWRTC. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing league at Moss Creek. He loved the Tippecanoe River and all of the rivers he visited throughout the Midwest. He greatly enjoyed canoeing and canoe racing with his boys. He had many fond memories of camping on the river with his friends and family. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9, at St. Joseph Cemetery South in Pulaski. Burial will be at the St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Guardian Angels Hospice.

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

William C. Krohn

September 5, 1932 to October 4, 2019

WINAMAC - William Charles "Bill" Krohn, 87, of Kewanna, passed away at 4:32 a.m., Friday, Oct. 4, at his home.

He was born Sept. 5, 1932 in Denham, to the late Charles and Clara Reichert Krohn. In 1950, he graduated from Winamac High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Elizabeth Jean "Libby" Kurz on Aug. 15, 1973 at Pleasant Hill Methodist Church. She survives.

Survivors also include:
Mark (Connie) Ingram, Winamac, Step-Son
Diana L. (Walt) Lowry Hanselman, Plymouth, Step-Daughter
Kirk Ingram, Winamac, Step-Son
James K. Ingram, Kewanna, Step-Son
11 Step-Grandchildren
8 Step-Great-Grandchildren
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Lisa A. Ingram, Daughter-in-law
Terry E. Lowry, Son-in-law
Florence Klampe, Sister
Dorothy Eiler, Sister
Evelyn Leslin, Sister
Clara Mae Locke, Sister
Bud Krohn Sr., Brother

Mr. Krohn was a lifelong resident and farmer in Pulaski County. He also served two terms as Harrison Township Trustee, eight years on the Pulaski County Welfare Board, and 20 years on the Pulaski County Aviation Board for Arens Field. He enjoyed hunting and watching wildlife. He was a great story teller and enjoyed writing poetry. He was a dog lover.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, at Lake Bruce. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to Fulton County Hospice or Pulaski Memorial Hospital.

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

Thomas E. Cosgray

August 18, 1936 to October 3, 2019

WINAMAC - Thomas Eugene Cosgray, 83, of Crystal Lake, IL passed away Thursday, Oct. 3, at JourneyCare in Barrington, IL. 

He was born Aug. 18, 1936 in Star City, to Ernest and Ethel Cosgray. He joined the U.S. Army in 1956 after high school graduation. While stationed in France, he enjoyed traveling to many foreign countries. After returning from service, he married Patricia Wentzel on May 10, 1958 in Monterey. She survives.

Also surviving are children Jaqueline Cosgray, Dwayne (Nora) Cosgray, Karen (Jose) Cosgray and Darrel (Betsy) Cosgray; grandchildren, Michelle (Jeremy) Harper, Melissa (Bernie) Malouin, Amy (Harley) Rumentzas, Angela (Drew) Malcovski, Stella Cosgray, Daniel Cosgray, Katie Cosgray and Kyle Cosgray; and four great-grandchildren, Annika, Julianne, Melody and Colton. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Leah Jane Newman, Aldonna Zirkle, Norman Cosgray and Bonnie Markley. 

Mr. Cosgray worked in manufacturing, a career that lasted almost 50 years. In 1970, the family moved to Crystal Lake. There he started a side family business mowing lawns. It grew into Economy Landscaping where Mr. Cosgray and his sons filled their evenings and weekends installing lawns in Crystal Lake subdivisions.

A visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5, at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave. (Rte. 176), Crystal Lake, IL.

A second visitation will be from 12 noon  to 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 6, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Anne's Cemetery in Monterey, IN. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

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

Local arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac. 

Franklin Clemons Jr.

May 30, 1971 to October 1, 2019

WINAMAC - Franklin Clemons Jr., 48, of Francesville, passed away on Tuesday Oct. 1, as a result of an auto accident north of Francesville.

He was born May 30, 1971 in Knox, to the late Franklin Delano and Linda Louise Dutchess Clemons.

He is survived by:
Abbey Louise Clemons, Francesville, Daughter 
Franklin Dean Clemons, Francesville, Son 
Karen (Robin) Salrin, Rensselaer, Sister 
Janet Clemons, Bailey's Corner, Twin Sister 
David (Lisa) Clemons, Bailey's Corner, Brother 
Debra Younce Clemons, Francesville, Spouse 
Nieces and Nephews: Jamie Clemons, Darren Clemons, Danielle Clemons, Angel Clemons, Tony Clemons, Ashley Salrin, Joseph Salrin, Deven O'Dell, Adam Younce, Jessica Younce.

Preceded in death by: 
Tony Ray Clemons, Brother

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 4, at Bailey's Corner Church in Bailey's Corner. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., Friday, at the church with Pastor John Miller officiating. Burial will take place at Roseland Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to Mr. Clemons' children.

Velma S. White

November 20, 1931 to September 25, 2019

WINAMAC - Velma Sue White, 87, of Winamac, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 25, at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac.

She was born Nov. 20, 1931 in Hornsby, TN to the late James Aubrey and Alcie Modean Taylor Gee.

She is survived by:
Garry (Rhonda) White, Son
Darrell White, Son
Debra (Bob) Haney, Daughter
Connie (Terry) Pine, Daughter
Hazel White, Daughter-in-law
Many Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Eldon White Jr., Son
Jimmy White, Son
Ronald J. White, Infant Son
Alice White, Daughter-in-law
3 Grandchildren: Mary, Rachel and Jodie
8 Siblings: Grapel Louise, Dorothy Faye, J.C., Jimmy Lee, Aubrey Junior, Johnny Van, Joyce Marie and Zola Mae
Elmer White Jr., Former Spouse

Mrs. White was a hard worker her whole life. In her younger years, she worked as a laborer picking cotton in the cotton fields and taking care of her ill mother at home. She also had worked at Harris Garment Factory and Winamac Coil Spring as well as cleaning houses. She raised seven children, often enduring hardships. She loved all of her family very much. Most of all, she loved the Lord with all of her heart, and is at peace and rest now.

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 27, at Winamac Cemetery, with Pastor Mark Pilger officiating. Burial will be at the cemetery in Winamac.

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

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.