Delores Jean Dobson, 85, of Winamac, IN went home to be with the Lord Thursday, May 9, 2024. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Jean was born on April 16, 1939 in Royalton, KY to the late James and Ellar [Stepp] Howard. On December 18, 1954, she married the love of her life, James G. Dobson. They were the proud parents of four children, Bill, Don, Brenda and Steve. Jean and Jim shared a love for gospel music. They enjoyed hosting /entertaining friends and family. Jim passed away on August 10, 2010 after 55 years of marriage.
Jean was a member of the Wheatfield Pentecostal Church. She lived to serve the Lord and did so quietly and humbly. Jean was a proud homemaker who loved being a wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Throughout the years, she enjoyed bowling, golfing, and playing cards. Most of all, Jean enjoyed spending time with her family.
She is survived by:
Bill (Kris) Dobson, Washington, IN Son
Don (Deb) Dobson, Winamac, IN Son
Brenda (Joe) Krulik, Winamac, IN Daughter
Steve (Michelle) Dobson, Winamac, IN Son
Billy (Kayla) Dobson, Jr., Grandson
Brent (Ashley) Dobson, Grandson
Alyssa (Aaron) Rice, Granddaughter
Chantel (Breighton) Tolliver, Granddaughter
Christopher Wampler, Grandson
Matthew (Ashley) Bell, Grandson
Heather (Brian) Sanders, Granddaughter
Travis (Melony) Dobson, Grandson
Brad Dobson, Grandson
Shawn Krulik, Grandson
Trenton (Morgan) Krulik, Grandson
Lacie (Tyler) Gutwein, Granddaughter
Spencer (Darian) Dobson, Grandson
Shelby Dobson, Great Granddaughter
Colton Dobson, Great Grandson
Jett Dobson, Great Grandson
Aubrie Dobson, Great Granddaughter
Easton Dobson, Great Grandson
Lyla Dobson, Great Granddaughter
Beckett Dobson, Great Grandson
Aleaha Rice, Great Granddaughter
Adalyn Rice, Great Granddaughter
Kowen Tolliver, Great Grandson
Jaxson Wampler, Great Grandson
Sloane Wampler, Great Granddaughter
Posey Bell, Great Granddaughter
Taylor Sanders, Great Granddaughter
Kailey Sanders, Great Granddaughter
Michaela (Kaleb) Pierce, Great Granddaughter
Emma Dobson, Great Granddaughter
Andrew Jiminez, Great Grandson
Matthew Jiminez, Great Grandson
Nathan Jiminez, Great Grandson
Josie Dobson, Great Granddaughter
Addie Dobson, Great Granddaughter
Macy Mullaney, Great Granddaughter
Fallon Krulik, Great Granddaughter
Danica Krulik, Great Granddaughter
Kelso Krulik, Great Grandson
Piper Gutwein, Great Granddaughter
Finley Gutwein, Great Granddaughter
Haislee Dobson, Great Granddaughter
Haddie Dobson, Great Granddaughter
Briggs Pierce, Great Great Grandson
Truett Pierce, Great Great Grandson
Alanna (Eugene) Ralph, Sister
Gail Howard, Sister-in-law
William (Diane) Dobson, Brother-in-law
Gladys Stonebraker, Sister-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews & their families
Preceded in death by:
James and Ellar [Stepp] Howard, Parents
James G. “Jim” Dobson, Husband
Joseph John “Joey” Krulik, Jr., Grandson
1 Infant Sister
Vera Mae Wireman, Sister
Jack Howard, Brother
Paul Howard, Brother
James Burn “J.B.” Howard, Brother
Charlotte Gilliam, Sister
Ray Howard, Brother
Visitation will be from 10 AM – 12 Noon EDT Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
Services will be held at 12 Noon EDT Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac with Thurman Ritchie officiating.
Burial will take place at Idle Cemetery in Francesville, IN.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or the Jim Dobson Memorial Fund (through the Community Foundation of Pulaski County). Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
