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Joyce Virginia McKinley Obituary

Joyce Virginia McKinley

Winamac, Indiana - Joyce Virginia (Widup) McKinley, 88, lifelong resident and business woman from Winamac passed away at her home on Friday, August 15, 2025. She was born at her parents' home in Winamac on September 25, 1936 and raised by her maternal grandparents. Joyce was a proud alumnae of Winamac High School, graduating with the class of 1954. On September 20, 1968, she married Charles L. "Charlie" McKinley at the First Christian Church in Winamac. Together, they owned and operated McKinley Monuments in Winamac for 40 years

She is survived by:

Kathleen J. Crist, Winamac, IN Daughter

Charles Michael (Debra) Needham, Logansport, IN Son

Cathy Needham, Springfield, MO Daughter-in-law

Catherine M. McKinley, Naples, FL Step Daughter

Daniel L. (Anna) McKinley, Winamac, IN Step Son

Susanna C. McKinley, South Bend, IN Step Daughter

15 Grandchildren

29 Great Grandchildren

4 Great Great Grandchildren

4 Brothers

1 Sister-in-law

Visitation will be from 4-8 PM EDT Friday, August 22, 2025 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN. Eastern Star Services will be held at 8 PM EDT Friday at the funeral home.


Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM EDT Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN with Pastor Stephen Sundquist officiating.


Burial will take place at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac, IN.


Memorial Contributions may be made to the First Christian Church in Winamac, IN or Heart To Heart Hospice.


Online Tributes may be made at www.frainmortuary.com.


Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.

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Winamac, Indiana - Joyce Virginia (Widup) McKinley, 88, lifelong resident and business woman from Winamac passed away at her home on Friday, August 15, 2025. She was born at her parents' home in Winamac on September 25, 1936 and raised by her maternal grandparents. Joyce was a proud alumnae of Winamac High School, graduating with the class of 1

Published on August 18, 2025

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