FRAIN MORTUARY - Key Persons

Benjamin Adam Robbins, 37, of Winamac, IN (formerly of Kewanna, IN) passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. He was born on April 14, 1986 in Hartford City, IN to Randal Alan and Susan Carol [Batten] Robbins. Ben graduated from North Judson San Pierre High School in 2004. He served in the Indiana Army National Guard for eight years - with 14 months of active duty service in Iraq. Ben worked for Norfolk Southern Railroad for 11 years where he started as a conductor and worked his way up to engineer and remote operator. Ben worked at FedEx for a while before going to work at Rochester Metal Products where he was currently employed. He was a member of United Steel Workers Union Local #3261-01 Ben was a talented mechanic who liked to tinker on cars. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially bonfires, hunting, and fishing. Ben especially enjoyed building model cars with his kids (he had a lot of patience). On June 30, 2011, Ben married Marissa Ann Roe in Monticello, IN. She survives. They lived at Lake Bruce for eleven years before recently moving to Winamac. Ben loved his family very much, especially his children who were his heart and soul. The kids will always have good memories of playing baseball with their dad. Ben will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by:

Job Titles:

• Funeral Director

Job Titles:

• President
• Owner, Licensed Funeral Director

Dan Frain is a life long resident of Pulaski County. Dan graduated from Winamac High School in 1969 and is a 1971 graduate of the Indiana College of Mortuary Science. He received his Indiana Funeral Director's License in 1972. On May 11, 2022 Dan was recognized by the Indiana Funeral Director's Association with a 50 year pin. Dan has been active in his local community and in statewide professional groups his entire life. He was awarded the H.J. Halleck Community Service Award in 1992 for his dedication and service to the Pulaski County Community and in 2000, Dan was awarded the Sagamore of the Wabash by Gov. Frank O'Bannnon - the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a Hoosier civilian. In 2016, he was chosen as a Bicentennial Torch Bearer, one of handful to carry the torch in our county. Dan was inducted into the inaugural class of Winamac High School's Distinguished Alumni in 2018. Dan served as Pulaski County Coroner from 1987 until 1994,with many years served as a Deputy Coroner prior to being elected to two terms. He currently serves in an advisory capacity to the Coroner's Office. In 1995, Dan served as President of the Indiana Funeral Directors Association (IFDA) and remains an active member in the assocation. Currently, Dan serves as an instructor of funeral law across the state. Dan is a member of the Winamac Kiwanis Club and Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce. He is a Past Master of Winamac Lodge #262 F&AM and current Member of Royal Center Lodge #585 F&AM. He is a member of the Winamac First Christian Church where he has served as Elder, Trustee and Deacon. Dan is married to Jaqueline "Jacki" Gordon Frain. They have two children, Stefanie and Jon and one grandson, Holden.

Dr. Robert "Bob" Eugene Hott D.D.S., 91, of Kokomo, IN (formerly of Kouts, IN) passed away suddenly at his residence on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. He was born on June 1, 1932 at the family home place in rural Winamac, IN to the late Charles Earl and Mary Ellen [Felder] Hott. Bob graduated from Winamac High School in 1950 and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University in 1954. Bob married his high school sweetheart, Haroldean R. Schiesser, on June 5, 1954. After graduating from the Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis, IN in 1958, he served two years in the US Army Dental Corps. He achieved the rank of Captain and was honorably discharged on April 20, 1964. Dr. Hott practiced General Dentistry in Kouts for 50 years until his retirement at age 80. He is survived by:

Greg began working for Frain Mortuary in 2020. Greg is a US Navy Veteran and an active member of VFW Post #1728 in Winamac. He enjoys being a part of the community and serving others. He is currently involved in a once in a lifetime renovation and rededication project with the Memorial Swinging Bridge. Greg and his wife, Brenda reside in Winamac. They enjoy time spent with family and friends, especially their grandchildren!

Job Titles:

• Vice President
• Owner, Licensed Funeral Director

Jon Maxwell Frain is the son of Dan & Jacki Frain. Jon graduated from Winamac High School in 2003. In 2007, he received a Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University (Bloomington, IN). In 2008, he received an Associate's Degree from Worsham College of Mortuary Science (Chicago, IL). Jon began working at the funeral home in 2005. In 2009, after graduating from mortuary school and serving a one year internship under his father's guidance, he became a licensed funeral director. He also holds a life insurance license and medico-legal death investigator certification. Jon is active in the Pulaski County community and enjoys serving others. He is a member of the First Christian Church in Winamac, member and past president of the Winamac Kiwanis Club, and a member of the Royal Center Lodge #585 F&AM. He served several years as Chairman of the Pulaski County Election Board. Jon served as Chief Deputy Coroner in Pulaski County from 2016-2019 and served as Pulaski County Coroner 2020-2022. He volunteers his time as a Warrior Youth Baseball coach and as a Cub Scout leader. Jon is a Life Member of the IU Alumni Association and previously served on the Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity Alumni Board. He is a member of the National Funeral Director's Association and Indiana Funeral Director's Association. He previously served on the Indiana Funeral Service Education Foundation. Jon is an avid IU Football & Basketball fan as well as a Chicago Cubs fan. He enjoys traveling, golfing, boating, and playing Euchre as well as spending time with his family & friends. Jon is the proud father of Holden Daniel Frain who attends Eastern Pulaski Elementary School in Winamac.

Judy Kay Marcinkowski, 78, of Winamac, IN passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023 at Northwest Health Porter Hospital in Valparaiso, IN. She was born on December 20, 1944 in Logansport, IN to the late Russell Dale and Genevieve Opal [Reinholt] Watts. Judy worked at Wilson Foods in Logansport for many years. On October 20, 1989, Judy married Edward L. "Ed" Marcinkowski, Jr. He passed away on January 4, 2022. Together, they owned and operated a bait shop in LaCrosse, IN. They were both members of Lake County Coon Hunters Association and raised coon dogs. She enjoyed cooking and fishing. She especially enjoyed going to the races at Shady Hill. More than anything, Judy loved her family very much, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by:

Phyllis M. Kochel, 75, of Logansport, IN passed away at 5:25 PM Monday, June 12, 2023 at McKinney Place in Logansport. She was born on April 23, 1948 in Linton, IN to the late Ernest F. and Thelma M. [Carroll] Nolting. Phyllis grew up in Winamac and graduated from Winamac High School in 1966. On May 17, 1968, she married Ronald J. Kochel in Logansport. In 1987, they moved to Walton, IN from Royal Center, IN. She loved the farm life. Phyllis remained at home after Ron passed away on March 2, 2020. In 2010, Phyllis retired from Herd Seeder in Logansport where she had worked as an office manager for 31 years. She attended Walton United Methodist Church for many years. Phyllis enjoyed line dancing and golfing. She was a woman of numerous talents. She made beautiful barn quilts, hand woven baskets, homemade dolls, and rag rugs on an old loom. Phyllis enjoyed painting and flower gardening. She was very proud of her blue Dodge Challenger. Phyllis had a special way of connecting to those around her. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed. We wish to thank the amazing staff at McKinney Place for the tender and loving care provided to Phyllis over the past few months. She is survived by:

Shirley F. Dunkel, 76, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on April 6, 1947 at the family farm in rural Winamac, IN. Shirley attended Pulaski Grade/High School. On September 3, 1988, she married James A. Dunkel in LaGrange. She worked at Ohio Table Pad Co. in LaGrange for many years until retirement. Shirley enjoyed reading, going on walks, and spending time with her family. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by:

Sue Alexander, 66, of Winamac, IN passed away on the morning of Monday, August 21, 2023, in the home she made together with her husband of 45 years, Tim Alexander. She was known by many names - Sue, Suzy, Suzy Q, Susan Jane, Saint Sue, Grandma, MawMaw and Mom - but she was born Susan Jane Hoffman on May 22 nd, 1957. The daughter of Jim and Patty [Degner] Hoffman, she grew up on a farm along the Tippecanoe River south of Pulaski, IN. She liked farm life, but she loved being around people more. Sue made friends easily and joined every club and sport she could, from 4H to Sunshine Society to playing forward on Winamac's first girls' basketball team. She fell in love with her high school sweetheart, Tim Alexander, at the age of 16, and they were inseparable for the rest of their lives. Sue attended Purdue University, graduating with a degree in Farm Business Management in 1979. Together, she and Tim returned to Winamac to start their own farm and family. Throughout the 1980s, they raised three children and managed a growing hog operation and grain farm. Sue worked as a Farm Loan Officer at First Union Bank and held various positions at CFS and Eastern Pulaski schools before getting her real estate license and working as a real estate agent for Davis Select Realty, a career she loved and held for over 20 years. In 1993, a fall from a farming accident broke Tim's spinal cord, leaving him a quadriplegic unable to move from the shoulders down. The couple had three children at the time: Megan (13), Jim (10) and Mark (4). The divorce rate following a spinal cord injury is three times higher than the average population due to the immense physical, emotional and mental strain of such a complicated disability, but the couple persevered and thrived, growing their family and their farm. For much of the 30 years since his injury, Sue was Tim's primary caregiver, modeling unconditional love and sacrifice to all who knew her. In 2006, Sue was awarded the first-ever Purdue University Women in Agriculture Achievement Award presented by the Purdue Women in Agriculture Team and Indiana AgriNews to honor women who work tirelessly to contribute to entrepreneurial agriculture in Indiana. Sue's life was dedicated to serving others - her family, her friends, her clients and her community - usually in quiet and anonymous ways. She served as a Board Member of the Pulaski County Community Foundation, the FSA County Committee and as a volunteer for the Pulaski Animal Center (PAC). She loved her dogs, her horses, and any of God's creatures - except for mice. She was terrified of mice. Most of all, she loved her family, especially her husband of 45 years, her three children and their spouses, and her eight grandchildren. Family meant everything to her, and she meant everything to them, and while there wasn't enough time, there was more than enough love. Sue is survived by: