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JEFFERY JOHN BRADSHAW
BRUCE LAKE, IN - Jeffery John
“Jeff” Bradshaw, 59, died unexpectedly Tuesday, December 31, 2024. He was born November 28, 1965, in Winamac, Indiana, to Johnny L. and Dianna M. (Swayze) Bradshaw
Jeff was baptized at the Winamac First United Methodist Church. He completed two years of El-Tip-Wa during high school and attended Ivy Tech in Kokomo, Indiana after graduating from Winamac in 1984. In his younger years he was a motorcycle enthusiast. He loved music and repairing old cars. He had a big heart for those he loved.
He is survived by one daughter, Joaunpaey (fiancé Connor Griffin) Davis of Wheatfield, Indiana, two granddaughters, his mother, Dianna M. (Daryl) Wilder and one sister, Lynn (Wes) Terry, all of Winamac. He was preceded in death by his father, Johnny, grandparents: Garold and Mary E. Swayze and Paul and Iva Lee Bradshaw.
Private services will be held at Frain Mortuary with Butch Wildermuth officiating. Private entombment will take place at the Pro Cemetery in Winamac. Memorial contributions may be made to Pro Cemetery.
Arrangements were made by Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
LOIS TANNER
WINAMAC, IN - Lois Tanner, 96, died Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Hickory Creek @ Winamac in Winamac, Indiana. She was born May 2, 1928, in Rensselaer, Indiana, to the late Henry C. and Marie M. (Claussen) Nickels. On December 18, 1946, in Medaryville, Indiana, she married J.D. Tanner. He died in 2008. Lois retired from Eaton’s in Winamac in 1993. After retirement, she enjoyed numerous winters in Florida. She was a longtime member of the Monterey United Methodist Church. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing and playing Bingo. She was a loving and devoted wife, mom, grandma and GG.
She is survived by one son, Marvin (Margo) Tanner of Plains, Montana, three daughters: Diana (Alan) Kado of Elkhart, Indiana, Peggy (Willy) Bushong of Hamlet, Indiana and Barb (Mike) Steffel of Hebron, Indiana, thirteen grandchildren, thirty three great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by five siblings: Laverne Nickels, Evelyn Grieger, Edward Nickels, Hank Nickels and Lorraine Vawter.
Services were held Friday, January 3, at Frain Mortuary, with Willy Bushong officiating. Burial was in the Riverbank Cemetery in Winamac. Memorials may be made to the Riverbank Cemetery.
Arrangements were made by Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
RANDY T. MILLER
NAPLES, FL - FORMERLY OF WINAMAC, IN - Randy T. Miller, 58, died Monday, November 11, 2024, unexpectedly due to health related issues. He was born April 22, 1966, in Winamac to the late Thomas and Norma (Leslin) Miller.
Randy was a 1984 graduate of Winamac High School and attended Valparaiso University, passed the CPA exam and received his master’s degree from Indiana University. He was an enthusiastic sports fan, including the Indianapolis Colts, IU basketball and enjoyed attended different sporting events, especially his kids. He enjoyed traveling and sharing activities with his children such as mini golf, going to the movies, eating out and visiting amusement parks.
He is survived by four daughters: Ashley (Rob) Rosenberger of Indianapolis, Indiana, Jamee Miller of Denver, Colorado, Abbey Miller and Julee Miller, both of Elkhart, Indiana, one son, Joel (Elizabeth) Miller of South Bend, Indiana one brother, Greg (Lorna) Miller of Winamac and his former spouse, Leslie (Will) Coatie of Elkhart.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, January 11, at 11am EST at the Winamac Cemetery (Southlawn Addition). A celebration o flife will be
held on Saturday from 2-5pm EST at the Winamac VFW. Memorial donations may be made to Conservation International.
Arrangements were made by Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
DENISE
WESTPHAL RAMEY
FRANCESVILLE, IN - Denise Westphal
Ramey, 71, died Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac, Indiana. She was born May 13, 1953, to Keith Amos and Mary Getz Westphal. On November 22, 2002 in Francesville, she married Dave Ramey. He died June 25, 2015.
Denise was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for many years. She enjoyed cooking, canning and crafting with her grandkids when they were little.
She is survived by one daughter, Alison Tiede of Francesville, one son, Timothy (Melissa) Tiede of Washburn, Tennessee, five grandchildren, three step grandchildren, five great grandchildren, her mother, Mary of Francesville, and siblings: Jacqueline Wuthrich of Newton, Kansas and Brian Keith (Jas’mi) Westphal of Austin, Texas. She was preceded in death by her father, Keith.
Services were held Tuesday, January 7 at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, with Pastor Dennis Gutwein officiating. Burial was in the Roseland Cemetery in Francesville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Francesville First Baptist Church.
Arrangements were made by Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville.
DIANA FERN JOHNS
WINAMAC, IN - (FORMERLY OF FRANCESVILLE, IN) - Diana Fern Johns, 61, died Friday, January 3, 2025. She was born July 23, 1963 in Winamac, Indiana to the late Donald R. and Roberta Jo (Stout) Johns. Diana was a 1983 graduate of West Central High School and had worked in home care for the elderly. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Winamac and was active with the Christian Women’s Club, prayer coffee and Bible study.
She is survived by one son, David Michael West, three brothers: Donald R. Johns, Jr. of Medaryville, Indiana, Earl E. Stephanie) Johns of Francesville and Eric D. (Maurie) Johns of Rensselaer, Indiana and one sister, Amy Jo (Todd) Overton of Westmoreland, Tennessee.
Services were held Monday, January 6, at Calvary Baptist Church with Pastor David Norris officiating. Burial was in the Roseland Cemetery in Francesville. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church or Stonecroft Ministries. Arrangements were made by Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever.
Amen.
William J. “Bill” Sonnemaker
William J. “Bill” Sonnemaker, 94, passed away, December 28, 2024, at his home on Bass Lake, Indiana.
Born June 2, 1930, to the late Harry H. Sonnemaker Sr., and Grace (Reiferschied) Sonnemaker in Peoria, Illinois.
He married Nancy Lorenz on October 25, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois – she survives. Also surviving are two sons, James M. (Melissa) of Aurora, Colorado, Kenneth R. (Tawnya) of Indianapolis, Indiana and one daughter, Julie L. (Rik) Sonnemaker Ritzler of Bass Lake, Indiana and one daughter in law, Susan of Aurora, Colorado. One son preceded him, William A. of Aurora, Colorado – deceased August 2023.
Bill had one brother, Harry H. Sonnemaker, Jr. – deceased 2015. Also survived by twelve (12) grandchildren and eighteen (18) great grandchildren.
He attended St. Bernard’s Elementary school and Spalding Institute in Peoria, Illinois where he excelled in both academics and athletics, with football being his love. In 1947 he was a member of the GIPPs Jr All-star Fast Pitch Softball Team that won the National Title and later inducted into the Peoria Sports Hall of Fame. Bill continued his education at Bradley University obtaining his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering in 1954.
While at Bradley he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity and enrolled in the USAF ROTC Program, being commissioned as a 2PndP Lt. in 1952. Upon graduation from Bradley, he was called to active duty in the USAF. After completing his service in the AF, he took employment with the Ford Motor Company Aircraft Engine Division in Chicago, Illinois as a Facility Engineer. As the Ford plant closed in the late 50’s Bill and Nancy moved to the west coast as Bill joined Lockheed Missiles and Space Company in its Facility Operations Organization from 1959 through 1997, taking a leave of absence in the 1970’s to help with a family-owned root beer business. With Lockheed he progressed through the management levels in Facility Operations to become Director until his retirement.
He was chosen as the Lockheed Representative as a Stanford Sloan Executive Fellow for the 1968/69 school year in the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
He was a member of several Professional Organizations:
American Institute of Industrial Engineers
Society of Automotive Engineers
National Management Association
Industrial Development Research Council
International Facility Management Association
California Society of Professional Engineers
As well as being a Registered Professional Engineer in the state of California.
Bill was also active in the communities he lived serving as:
Director of School Boards in Sunnyvale, CA. and in Peoria, IL.
As well as Culver Community School District in IN. Director of Sunnyvale, CA. and Starke County, IN. Chamber of Commerce.
Director of the Bass Lake Property Owners Association
Director of Starke County United Way
A Director of the Starke County Economic Development Foundation
Director of Starke County, IN. SCILL Center
Member of the Knights of Columbus, 4PthP Degree
Member of St Mary’s of the Lake Catholic Church in Culver, IN.
American Legion Member
Challenge 1: Resolve to spend more time being aware of God’s presence in every moment of every day.
Challenge 2: Resolve to spend more time with God in his Word.
Challenge 3: If you are not in a local church, find one that faithfully adheres to the Scripture and attend it.
