Obituaries
Richard “Dick” Lee Ford went to be with the Lord on Jan. 10. Richard was born to Daryl and Selma Ford in Rensselaer in August of 1945. Richard was the last living member of his nuclear family, with both his parents and his brother, Michael, preceding his death.
In 1969, he met the love of his life...
CW3 David Henry “Dave” Sparks, US Army Ret., 84, of Winamac, went home to be with Lord on Saturday, Jan. 24. He passed away at the Franciscan Health Hospital in Lafayette.
Dave was born on Dec. 18, 1941 in Lawton, to the late Henry Willard and Annabelle (Bitterling) Sparks. He attended Monterey...
Carol S. (Myers) Martindale, 79, of Star City, went home to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of Friday, Jan. 23. She passed away peacefully at her home.
Carol was born on May 17, 1946 in Francesville, to the late Melvin L. and Mamie S. (Culp) Myers. She grew up on the edge of town and...
Joseph Edward Brassard, 59, of Pulaski, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 11, at Hickory Creek Nursing Home.
He was born on June 23, 1966 in Beaufort, South Carolina, to the late George Edward and Marie Anne (Bouthot) Brassard. Raised in a military family, Joseph grew up moving often, learning early...
Jean Ann Button, 75, of Winamac, passed away Monday, Jan. 12, after a brief illness.
Jean was born July 29, 1950 in Winamac to the late Walter L. and Eva Jane (Elliott) Drach. She attended Fairview School through 6th grade before transferring to Winamac High School. Upon graduation, she attended...
Cory Alan Ames, 53, of Francesville, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Jan. 12, at IU Health Hospital in Lafayette.
(Pulaski County Journal — Jan. 21, 2026)
Mary Felker, 86, of Winamac, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 15, at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac.
(Pulaski County Journal — Jan. 21, 2026)
Georgia Joan Reinholt, 89, affectionately known as “Grunt” to all who loved her, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Jan. 1, at Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Portland.
Born on Aug. 26, 1936, Joan was the daughter of the late George and Mae (Helton) Collins. She treasured the years...
Theodore I. Prettyman, 85, of Gary, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 7, at William J. Riley Residence in Munster.
(Pulaski County Journal — Jan. 14, 2026)
Sandra L. “Babe” Dunn, 79, of Winamac, passed away peacefully at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 30, at home.
Born on Feb. 17, 1946 in Winamac, she was the daughter of the late Josiah and Mary (Smith) Scott.
On March 17, 1973 she married Sewell E. Dunn, he survives. Sandra co-owned and operated Winamac...