Janet Bentrup Hays

Lord Of Life Lutheran Church Member

Janet Bentrup Hays, 89, St. Simons Island, Ga., and North Manchester, passed away Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne.

The younger of two children, Janet was born July 5, 1933, in St. Louis, Mo., to David and Clara (Goebel) Bentrup. During her high school years, Janet was active in field hockey and volleyball. After graduating from University City High School in 1951, she went on to earn her artium baccalaureus (Bachelor of Arts) degree in education from Washington University in St. Louis in 1955. She then taught second grade in St. Louis for five years.

Janet met Donald Hays while in high school, and the two remained friends until after college when they began dating. They wed on June 12, 1959, at Bethel Lutheran Church in St. Louis and were blessed with one son, William “Bill” Hays, during their 42 years of marriage.

While living in St. Louis, Janet kept busy with volunteer work, including donating her time to Cub Scouts, the Delta Gamma Christmas tree lot and the St. Louis Christmas Carolers Association. In 1976, she and Donald moved to Syracuse, where they acquired the Kale Island Beacon Restaurant. In 1990, they purchased a winter home in St. Simons Island, Ga., where they loved to spend time. In 2018, Janet left the Syracuse area to move closer to family at Timbercrest Senior Living in North Manchester.

Janet and her family prioritized travel. They particularly enjoying visiting Fair Hills, Minn., and Janet delighted in traveling to Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Israel, Turkey, South Africa, Chile and all over North America. She also relished in her time spent golfing, playing cards and spending time with her many friends. Faith was always important to Janet, and she was a member of Lord of Life Lutheran Church in St. Simons Island, Ga. She attended Zion Lutheran Church while living in North Manchester.

The loving memory of Janet Hays will be forever cherished by her son, Bill (Jo) Hays, North Manchester; grandsons, David (Crystal) Hays, Warsaw, and Brian (Amber) Hays, Wrangell, Alaska; six greatgrandchildren, Monica, Sophie, Mabel, Murray, Bentrip and Holland; and sister, Jean (Edward) Charlé, Waverly, Ohio.

A celebration of Janet’s life will be held at a later date at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 2801 Frederica Road, St. Simons Island, Ga. Burial will be at Valhalla Cemetery, 7600 St. Charles Rock Road, St. Louis, Mo.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Janet Hays, memorial contributions may be made to Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments, 1750 S. Big Bend Blvd., Richmond Heights, MO 63117 or Coastal Georgia Historical Society, 610 Beachview Drive, St. Simons Island, GA 31522.

The family of Janet Hays has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements. Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com.

Robert D. Russell

Robert D. Russell, 78, Lowell, died Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, at Southlake Methodist Hospital, Merrillville.

He was born June 21, 1944, to the late John W. and Lois J. Roderick Russell.

The family of Helen Notz wish to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy; gestures of kindness and thoughtfulness that we received at the loss of our loved one.

We send our gratitude to the staff of Wynnfield Crossing for their kindness and respect shown at all times; Hospice and all the caregivers for their help and support.

A special word of thanks to the staff of Good Family Funeral Home for their professional and caring arrangements; and Pastor May for the wonderful words honoring Helen’s life.

With Deepest Appreciation, Terry (Notz) and Wally Pfeiffer and families

Pat (Notz) and Ben Zehr and families

Rick and Karen Notz and families

Joe and Angie Notz and families

He is survived by his children, Gina L. Russell, Winamac, and Greg S. (Teri) Russell, Northwood, Ohio; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Sandra (Bob) Bannister, Camby, Terri Russell, Kingsford Heights, Joann (Gary) Harveth, Griffith, and Laura (Mike) Guistolisi, Griffith; many nieces and nephews; and his former spouse, Karen L. Russell, Winamac.

Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m. EST Sunday, Jan. 29, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Memorial contributions may be made to Riley Hospital Foundation.

Online tributes may be offered at frainmortuary.com.

Martha West

Martha West, 102, Argos, died Monday, Jan. 23, 2023. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

William J. Kolish William J. Kolish, 65, Winamac , died unexpectedly Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born Aug. 9, 1957, in Knox. On March 18, 1978, at the Methodist Church in Winamac, he married Linda Lambert, who survives.

He also is survived by his children, Chad (Monica) Kolish, Winamac, and Beth Kolish, Winamac; his mother, Fafalene “Fluff” (Bill) Jenkins, Winamac; sister, Susan (Jeff) Foust, Rochester; brother, Mark (Diane) Kolish, Winamac; stepsister, Melissa (Josh) Behny, Fishers; aunts, Nancy Barsic, Joan Kolish, Iva Jean Minix, Sharon (Jim) Baker and Donna Howard; uncles, John (Judy) Kolish, and Roger (Phyllis) Howard; stepmother, Lori Clark Kolish, Winamac; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Joe Kolish; brother, Kevin Kolish; paternal grandparents, John “Shorty” and Ann Kronland Kolish; maternal grandparents, Homer and Edna Allen Howard; uncles, Robert Kolish, Fred Howard and Cliffton Howard; aunts, Joyce Sallee and Carolyn Minix; and stepmother, Lorraine Howard Kolish.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 21, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Private burial will take place at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Winamac F.O.E. 2580.

Online tributes may be offered at frainmortuary.com.

Chester S. Lynn

Chester

Janice K. Sterrett

Janice K. Masunas Sterrett, 74, Logansport , died Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, at Logansport Memorial Hospital.

She was born March 29, 1948, in Ludington, Mich. On Feb. 7, 1982, she married Lee Sterrett, who preceded her in death in 2006.

She is survived by her sisters, Darlene Masunas, Kewanna, and Bev (Kenny) Whitman, Kewanna; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Jill Sterrett; her parents, Alex and Mary Cook Masunas; brothers, Dean Masunas, Harry Conran and William Conran; and sisters, Kathleen Masunas and Bernice Damaron.

Services were held Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Marocco Chapel, Logansport. Burial will be at Paint Creek Cemetery, near Camden.

Memorial contributions may be made to Landmark Baptist Church, 3925 E. Market St., Logansport, IN 46947.

Condolences may be shared online at ransfuneralhomes.com.

S. Lynn, 99, Phelps, Wis., formerly of Winamac , died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023.

He was born Sept. 21, 1923, in Chicago, and legally changed his last name from Linowski to Lynn in 1973. On Aug. 17, 1943, in Chicago, he married Margaret B. Newsome, who preceded him in death in 2006.

He is survived by his children, Nancy (Jerry) Knoth, Brooklyn Park, Minn., James R. (Joyce) Linowski, Phelps, Wis., and Dale C. (Franny) Linowski, Winamac; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, Joseph John Linowski and Bessie Pawlowski Linowski Anderson, and seven siblings, Celia, Valentine, Isabelle, Bernice, Jack, Richard and Joseph.

Graveside services will be held at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Winamac, with the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars conducting military rites.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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

Larry Jay Schwartz

Larry Jay Schwartz, 58, Winamac , died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, at home surrounded by family and friends after a long battle with cancer.

He was born Sept. 19, 1964, in Knox.

He is survived by his daughter, Stacie Conner, Winamac; siblings, John (Anita) Lasanowski, North Judson, Felicia Emigh, Crown Point, Brenda Grimmett, Winamac, William Michael (Faye) Voight, New Lenox, Ill., Pat (John) Wawrzyniec, Chicago, Michael “Whistle” Schwartz, Winamac, Bernard (Traci) Schwartz Jr., Portage, Cathy (John) Fritz, Winamac, Daniel “Dino” Schwartz, North Judson, Terry (fiancée Amy) Schwartz, North Judson, Theresa Schwartz, Winamac, Randy Schwartz, North Judson, Rodney (Joleen) Schwartz, Winamac, and Janet Schwartz, Grinnell, Iowa; many nieces and nephews; son-in-law, Andy (Bree) Conner, Winamac; two grandchildren; and his devoted dog, Sata.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Phyllis Bartgen Schwartz; brothers, Wayne Schwartz and Bernard Voight; sister, Jean Schwartz; and brother-in-law, Don Grimmett.

A celebration of life will be held from 1-3 p.m. EST Saturday, Jan. 28, at Winamac Eagles 2580, 602 W. 11th St., Winamac.

Larry’s online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared at ransfuneralhomes.com.

Gwendoline Doris Lenz

Gwendoline Doris Lenz, 85, Rochester , died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, at her daughter’s home with her family by her side.

She was born May 24, 1937, in Shrewsbury, England, and came to the United States in 1956. On July 5, 1958, she married Bruce Lenz, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her children, David, Stephen (Marlene) and Teresa (Grant); four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; siblings, John Mullinder, John Buttermore Jr., Ronnie Buttermore and Sandra Hozey (Big Daddy); sister- and brother-in-law, Kathleen (Fred) Gutohrel and Robert Eads; and many nieces, nephews and extended family members.

She was also preceded in death by her father, Phillip Beddoes; her mother and stepfather, Elsie and John Buttermore; siblings, Valerie Eads and Yvonne Pryce; and sisters- and brothers-in-law, Camilla (Eugene) Rosam, Dolly Lenz, Audrey Lenz and William (Ula) Lenz.

Private graveside services will be held Friday, Jan. 27. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Warsaw.

Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is handling arrangements.

Irene Miller

Irene Miller, 94, Rochester, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, at Wynnfield Crossing.

She was born April 8, 1928. On March 10, 1948, in Akron, she married Dick Arthur Miller, who preceded her in death in 1989.

She is survived by her children, Deborah (Warren) Tatter, Rochester, and Terry M. (Debra) Miller, Rossmoor, Calif.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She also was preceded in death by her parents, Porter and Luvilla B. Ballenger Rhodes Sr.; sisters, Nina Chapman, Selena Gillespie, Emalene Kindig and Lorene Spice; and brothers, Loren Rhodes, Porter Rhodes Jr., Thomas Rhodes, Dale Rhodes and Bobby Rhodes.

A celebration of life was held Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Interment will be at the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.

Sandra Sue Algozine

Sandra Sue Algozine, 65, Knox, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in Knox.

She was born Feb. 16, 1957, in East Chicago, Ill. She is survived by her children, James (Kasandra) Algozine, Kewanna, and Danielle (Nathaniel) Hollis, Knox; eight grandchildren; and siblings, Phillip Unrugh, Columbus, Ohio, Gina (Herman) Eslick, London, Ohio, Vicki Cooke, Plymouth, and Mary Ann (David) Hayes, Crystal Lake.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Penny Griffith Algozine, and brothers, Samuel Ray Algozine and Edward Algozine.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Braman and Sons Memorial Chapel, Knox, is handling arrangements.

Conrad V. Pisinski

Conrad V. Pisinski, 63, Winamac , died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in LaPorte.

He was born Oct. 11, 1959, in Chicago. He married Janice Pisinski, who survives.

He also is survived by his children, Abigail (Scott) Pisinski, Winamac, and Jessica (AR) Ilg, Rolling Prairie; two grandchildren; brother, Wayne Pisinski; and sisters, Robin Pisinski, Cheryl Tew and Kathy Pisinski.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dolores Cichone Pisinski and Conrad Pisinski Sr., and sister, Debbie Taylor.

No services will be held at this time.

Braman and Bailey Funeral Home, North Judson, handled arrangements.

Weller Renata Wimmer Weller, 99, Kewanna , died Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.

She was born April 7, 1923, in Munich, Germany. She married Paul “Bud” Weller in Kewanna, and he preceded her in death.

She is survived by her children, Jimmy (Kim) Weller, Lafayette, Claudia (Rick) Newcomer, Rochester, Sharon (Mark) Weller, Zionsville, and Wilhelm Oberloher, San Antonio, Texas; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, with one on the way; and one great-greatgrandchild, with one on the way.

She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Renate Montz; a grandson; five brothers; and four sisters.

At Renata’s request, services will be private.

Burial will be at Citizens IOOF Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Condolences can be shared online at ransfuneralhomes.com.

Douglas D. Lotz

Douglas D. Lotz, 61, rural Mentone, died unexpectedly Friday, Jan. 20, 2023.

He was born Dec. 27, 1961, in Warsaw. On May 18, 1996, in Mentone, he married Brenda Coplen Long, who survives.

He also is survived by his mother, Mary Ruth Alderfer Bruce, Mentone; stepchildren, Netha (Ben) Baker, Mentone, Jamie Long and Tina James, Rochester, and Jake Long, Mentone; six grandchildren; sisters, Sharon (Eric) Ross, Mentone, Karen (companion Bobby Griffis), Beaver Dam Lake, and Kristine Lotz, Maysville, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews; and his dog, Pete.

He was preceded in death by his father, Elza Bruce.

A funeral service was held Tuesday, Jan. 24, at King Memorial Home, Mentone. Interment took place at Sycamore Cemetery, Mentone.

Memorial contributions may be made in Doug’s name to the American Heart Association.