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MARY ELLEN PALMER
WINAMAC, IN - Mary Ellen (Kruzick) Palmer, 73, died Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at her home. She was born February 1, 1953 to the late Phillip Harry and Pauline Jane (Plotner) Kruzick. On March 18, 2005 in Winamac, she married Byrl Lee Palmer. Mary was a 1973 graduate of Winamac High School. She was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Winamac and a former member of the Pulaski County Extension Chords and Red Hat Society. She enjoyed singing, helping others when she could and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Byrl, two sons: Anthony “Tony” (Amy) Depoy of Macomb, Illinois and Paul (fiancée Raina) Depoy of Winamac, three grandchildren and siblings: Jerry Jayne Winters of Logansport, Indiana and Harry Michael “Mic” (Charlene) Kruzick of Enid, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by three brothers: Donald Charles Plotner, Douglas Phillip “Doug” Kruzick and Frank Edwin Kruzick. Services were held Saturday, August 29, at Frain Mortuary with Pastor Butch Wildermuth officiating. Burial was in the Star City West Cemetery in Star City, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the funeral home to assist with expenses. Arrangements were made by Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
MIMARD CLAY HOWARD
KNOX, IN - Mimard Clay Howard, 82, died Monday, August 24, 2026 in South Bend, Indiana. He was born May 29, 1944 in Lambrie, Kentucky to the late Chalmer and Stella (Pitts) Howard. On March 21, 1964 in Knox, Indiana he married Betty L. King. Mimard was a 1964 graduate of Knox High School. He was a veteran of the US Army. He was retired from Chrysler in Kokomo, Indiana. Mimard was a member of the Free United Baptist Church and the Knox American Legion. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, collecting guns and coins, trading, boating, gardening, garage sales, golf cart rides with the grandchildren to buy candy and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Betty, two sons: Chalmer (Elaine) Howard of Olive Branch, Mississippi and Richard (Jennifer) Howard of Knox, one daughter, Patricia (Gary) Gale of Knox, four grandchildren, six great grandchildren and two sisters: Marilyn Noble of Tennessee and Deborah (Eddie) Sunblade of Valparaiso, Indiana. He was preceded in death by siblings: Ellis, Bill, Lonnie and Harlas Howard and Roberta Burger and Loretta Awald. Services were held Thursday, August 27 at the Free United Baptist Church with Rev. Eddie Trusty officiating. Burial was in the Round Lake Cemetery in Knox. Arrangements were made by Braman & Son Memorial Chapel in Knox.
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JOYCE ANN RUNKLE
KNOX, IN - Joyce Ann Runkle, 92, died Tuesday, August 25, 2026. She was born May 19, 1934 to the late Carl and Ilo Van Kirk Bickel. On September 13, 1952, she married William “Bill” Runkle. Joyce was an excellent career stenographer at the Indiana Dept. of Family Services and was an auxiliary member of the Knox American Legion Post #131. She loved cooking, knitting, crocheting, painting, bowling, pinochle and golf. She is survived by her children: Rose Arndt of Chetek, Wisconsin and Clifford “Cliff” (Denise) Runkle, four grandchildren, four great grandchildren and siblings: Roger Bickel, Randy (Buggs) Bickel, Sheila “Short” Vanlue and Melody Bohna. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill and one sister, Sharon Humes. A celebration of her life was held on Monday, August 31 at the Beachside Tavern Dining Room at Bass Lake. Memorials may be made to the Runkle Family Scholarship fund or a charity of your choice. Arrangements were made by M.C. Smith Funeral Home in Knox.
JAMES DALE FREDEL
WINAMAC, IN - James Dale “Jim” Fredel, 81, died Thursday, August 27, 2026 at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac, Indiana. He was born September 8, 1944 in Winamac to the late Michael and Stephine “Stella” (Wolak) Fredel. On February 8, 1969 in Winamac, he married Lucinda K. “Cindy” Foerg. She died May 24, 2003. Jim was a longtime member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac. He was a beloved scout leader for BSA Troop #229 and a former member of the Winamac Knights of Columbus and VFW. He was retired from Farm Bureau Co-Op after 40 plus years of service. Early in his career, he ran the Winamac store before becoming a petroleum driver and was the last “fully commissioned petroleum driver” in the state of Indiana at the time of his retirement. He enjoyed supporting his grandkids in all their endeavors, golfing, camping, traveling, fishing, going out to eat and spending time on the family farm. He is survived by one son, Brian (Kristeen) Fredel of Winamac, two grandchildren and his companion of 22 years, Marlene Girton of Winamac and her sons, Brian and Brad Girton. He was preceded in death by siblings: Geraldine “Jerry” Rose and Richard Fredel. A funeral mass will be held at 11am EDT Wednesday, September 2, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Rev. Dennis Faker officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery in Winamac. Memorials may be made to BSA Troop #229. Arrangements were made by Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
CAROL A. TANNER
MEDARYVILLE, IN - Carol A. Tanner, 85, died Saturday, August 29, 2026. She was born February 16, 1941 in English Lake, Indiana to the late Joseph Edward and Rose Marie (Hulka) Chesak. On September 3, 1960 in Medaryville, Indiana, she married Ralph E. Tanner. He died November 26, 2016. Carol was a school bus driver at West Central Schools for 40 years. She was a member of the Medaryville Christian Church. She loved her family very much and will be sadly missed. She is survived by one daughter, Julie (Denny) Reed of Medaryville, one son, Jeff (Gina) Tanner of Francesville, Indiana, five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and one sister, Ellen Chesak. She was preceded in death by siblings: Joseph Edward Chesak, Jr., David Dean Chesak, Rosalie Joy Obermeyer and Nancy J. Chesak. Visitation from 4-8pm EDT on Wednesday, September 2, at Frain Mortuary. Private burial will take place in the Bethlehem Cemetery in Medaryville. Memorials may be made to Medaryville Christian Church, LifeWise Academy at West Central or Pulaski Animal Center. Arrangements were made by Frain Mortuary in Medaryville.
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BELMONT EUGENE STILLER
WINAMAC, IN - Belmont Eugene “Monte” Stiller, 87, died Thursday, August 27, 2026 at his home. He was born January 5, 1939 in Monon, Indiana to the late Robert Belmont and Mabelle Frances (Bailey) Stiller. On April 2, 1960, he married Lois Ann Jenkins. Monte was a 1956 graduate of Francesville High School and a veteran of the US Navy, having served aboard the USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31). In 2001, he retired from Chester, Inc. following a dedicated career as an electrician. He was a member of the Francesville First Christian Church where he held several leadership position over the years. He enjoyed square dancing, playing cards with friends, bowling, throwing horseshoes, fishing, woodworking, doing puzzles. He was deeply loved and will be sadly missed. He is survived by his wife, Lois, two sons: Robert B. (Becky) Stiller of Flora, Indiana and Kert A. (Amy) Stiller of Glendale, Arizona, one daughter, Melody A. Crandall of Francesville, nine grandchildren, twenty seven great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren and one brother, Tim A. (Janet) Stiller of Angola, Indiana.
Services were held Tuesday, September 1 at Frain Mortuary with Minister Jeremy Glasford officiating.. Burial was in the Roseland Cemetery in Francesville. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or Disabled American Veterans. Arrangements were made by Frain Mortuary in Francesville.
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