I started this page in November 2008 when a cousin sent me a number of obituaries she had discovered in San José (CA) newspapers. I've been adding obituaries, or reports of deaths, for various Winans whose connections to the rest of our Winans family aren't known. This is an archive of famous, infamous and ordinary people's life stories. There are other Winans obituaries elsewhere in this Carey Family Album, as a part of the biographies of the people they mention.
In February 2009 I started adding listings of Winans burials in several cemeteries where they occur in sufficient numbers to be of interest.
If you can identify any of these individuals with a particular Winans line, or tell us more about them, or if you'd like to contribute additional obituaries or cemetery listings, please let me know. I hope this will be a helpful supplement to other Winans information in our Family Album.
WINANS , Barbara L., 84, of Sunnyvale, died July 5, 2003. Memorial service at 6:30 p.m. next Sunday at St. Martin Church, Sunnyvale. Arrangements by Neptune Society of Central California, San Jose.
San Jose Mercury News, Sunday, 13 Jul 2003
WINANS -- Charles Francis. Died Tuesday, April 19th at NYU Medical Center at the age of 85. Born New Year's Eve, 1919, of Irish and Belgian descent, "Charley" knew no bounds of nationality, race or creed. English teacher extraordinaire, drama coach, master of the A.P. exam, bon vivant, fearless advocate for the poor, champion of the American Indian, forgiving foe of Philistines everywhere and "the most fully realized Christian I have ever known," according to a prominent friend and colleague quoted last year. Associated as a lay instructor with the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) for half a century, he was the Jesuits' "Mr. Chips" and, along with the late Rev. Jack Farrand, S.J., almost single-handedly transformed Brooklyn Preparatory School from a 1950's jock redoubt to a creditable institution of learning in the 60's. Marched with the Rev. King, Jr., in Selma, Alabama and elsewhere in the Deep South in the summers of 1964-1965. Tried valiantly with Fr. Farrand to save Brooklyn Prep from extinction in 1972. Friend and co-worker of Mother Teresa at her AIDS Hospice in Greenwich Village for more than a decade of his retirement. He would have chuckled at the notion of dying on the first day of the papacy of Benedict XVI, his doctrinal adversary. Among his favorite "reads": Yeats' "Wild Swans at Coole" and Joyce's "The Dead". Your heart has not grown old, dear mentor, even while snow falls on "all the living and all the dead." Let's clink glasses in the next life's "Casa Laredo". "How do you like your blue-eyed boy, Mr. Death?" Good-bye for now, old friend. --John M. McGowan, Brooklyn Prep, Class of 1969.
WINANS--Charles. For a generation of students at Brooklyn Prep, he was a dazzling teacher, a wise mentor, a guide to parts unknown, and an insightful mystic. To us, he was simply and always "Charlie", and forever the name and the thought of him will conjure for us the noblest aspects of life. The embodiment of the ideal of the great Jesuit tradition, Charlie will be missed by us all, even as we feel his presence always in our lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and with the Jesuit community that so lovingly sustained his magnificent spirit in the last year of his life. His Brookyn Prep Students. Viewing: Sunday, April 24 at 2-4PM and 7-9PM, A. Vigliante & Sons, 171 Court St, Brooklyn, NY. Funeral Mass: Monday, April 25 at 10AM, St. Francis of Assisi, 1081 Nostrand Ave (corner of Maple), Brooklyn, NY.
New York Times, Friday, 22 Apr 2005
Obituary: Artist Winans influential in psychedelic style
CHARLES FRANCIS WINANS
Born: May 14, 1939, in Alice [TX]
Died: March 15, 2007, in San Antonio
Survived by: His wife, Cynthia Reed; children Clay Winans of Bremerton, Wash., Camille McNeil of Forks, Wash., Carlotta Clark of Blue Lake, Calif., Tom Baker of Saratoga, Calif., Michelle Wishon of Forks, Wash., and Columbine Donald of Blocksburg, Calif.; 18 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and siblings Paula Quincey of Tennessee, Halla Annette Nickel of St. Hedwig, Daniel Winans of Von Ormy and William Winans of San Antonio.
Service: Funeral at noon today at Sunset Memorial Chapel at 1701 Austin Highway.Charles Francis Winans used the Air Force to start seeing the world, but the multi-talented artist used his creativity to start showing the world a few things, a longtime friend of the South Texas native said.
Winans, 67, died of natural causes Thursday.
"He was a really important character behind the scenes throughout the '60s and '70s in terms of the psychedelic movement and rock culture," said Joseph Bravo, an art historian and professor at the University of the Incarnate Word and a friend of Winans for more than 15 years.
Daughter Carlotta Clark said he enjoyed gardening and cooking.
"As a father, he was wonderful, exciting, eccentric," she said. "He was the wittiest person, magnetic and charismatic, and loved to say things off the wall and funny to people. People walk up in a store and say 'Can I help you?' -- he always had a response, something like 'Are you a psychiatrist?' Whatever came to mind at the time."
After a stint in the Air Force and some work back and forth between San Antonio and California, including the opening of an early trendy shop in San Antonio, Winans moved his family to Hollywood while managing the Sir Douglas Quintet band, Bravo said.
"He was right behind key players at key moments," Bravo said, noting that band manager Chet Helms and others "used Charles to help take care of these bands."
Other musicians and bands he helped manage included Janis Joplin, Frank Zappa, Wavy Gravy and Jefferson Airplane, Bravo said.
"He was doing posters for the various bands, a lot of the early posters with the psychedelic style of imagery," Bravo said. "Right after he designed the first round, then that becomes a movement and you start to see that whole psychedelic poster movement emerge out of his vernacular. I know that he was the one that invented these styles because I've spent years going through his dozens of dated notebooks."
Winans returned in the early 1970s to San Antonio, where he fell under the influence of renowned architect O'Neill Ford and artist Tom Stell.
Winans was called on to execute a tile mosaic commissioned by the city and designed by Stell on the River Walk by the Hyatt Regency. Stell died before the mosaic could be completed.
"He's been an irrepressibly prolific artist," Bravo said. "He always had a paintbrush or a pencil or something in his hand. He was a very important surrealist artist, but he was prolific in all media. He did mosaics, paintings, drawings, murals, sculpture. He would make puppets and do puppet shows."
San Antonio Express-News, Sunday, 18 Mar 2007
Winans, Clifford F., Jr., 79, of Lebanon, Ill., born February 1, 1928, in St. Louis, Mo., died Friday, April 6, 2007, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. Mr. Winans was a Veteran of World War II and retired Chief Yard Clerk with the Southern Railway. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Elma (nee Zaring) Winans; a sister Carol A. Mason and a brother Donald Winans. He is survived by his children, Bonnie Winans of Granite City, IL; Scott (Eva) of Las Cruces, NM; Steven of Jacksonville, Fla.; Cliff of Warner-Robbins Georgia; Kevin (Carol) of Marine, IL; Patricia (Chip) Apponey of Staunton, IL; Ronald of Staunton, IL; and Robin Winans of Staunton, IL; his brother Charles (Maxine) Winans of Hobe Sound, FL; his sister Mary Anne (Randy) Niemann of Port St. Lucie, FL, and his sister-in-law Norma Winans of Des Moines, IA. He also survived by 11 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers to the Illinois Veterans Home Activity Fund in Quincy, Illinois, c/o Cookson Funeral Home, 1435 State Street, Quincy, Illinois 62301. Services: Visitation and funeral service will be 10 a.m. on April 12, 2007 at St. Cecilia Church in Glen Carbon, IL. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Tuesday, 10 Apr 2007
Darrel George Winans Born January 28, 1947 San Francisco. Suddenly on March 12, 2005, he passed away. Retired, 34 years postal service. Competitive bowler for 40 years. Loving son of George and the late Leticia Herrero Winans. Brother Dennis; nephews Joshua and Christopher; nieces Rochelle and Courtney; aunts Dolores, Florence and Rose; uncles Ralph and Babe, all survive him. Services on Friday, April 1, 2005 at 3:30 p.m. at St. Martin Catholic Church, 590 Central Ave, Sunnyvale
San Jose Mercury News, Sunday 20 Mar 2005
Emma Mary Winans Died January 5, 2008. Born in Via NV [?], she was a long time resident of Mountain View where she operated Emma's Ace Beauty Salon for over 40 years. Preceded in death by her parents Oscar & Minnie Diessner and brother Erwin, she is survived by her son Jack (Leona) Winans and daughter Katherine (Bob) Bohn, 5 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; sisters: Emily Gilmartin, Bertha Cochran, Olga Heckey, Helen Lotz, and brother Oscar (Betty) Diessner Jr. and numerous nieces and nephews and friends. Visitation will be held at Spangler Mortuary in Mountain View, 799 Castro Street on Monday January 21st from 2 to 8 pm with Rosary at 7 pm. The Mass will be held Tuesday January 22nd at 10 am at St. Joseph's Church, 582 Hope St., in Mountain View with internment to follow at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery.
San Jose Mercury News, Friday 19 Jan 2008
DIESSNER, Erwin -- Of Mountain View, at rest in Reno, July 28, 2003. Brother of Emily Gilmartin of Sparks, Nevada, Olga Heckey of Santa Rosa, Emma Winans of Mountain View, Bertha Cochran of Portland, Oregon, Helen Lotz of Sacramento and Oscar G. Diessner Jr. of Wheatland. Also survived by numerous nephews and nieces. A native of Diessner, Nevada. Age 79. A retired farmer and a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 3, 2003 at the MOUNTAIN VIEW CHAPEL OF SPANGLER MORTUARIES, 799 Castro St., Mountain View for visitation. Vigil Services will be held at the above chapel at 7:00 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Mass Monday, August 4, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, 582 Hope St., Mountain View. Interment Santa Clara Mission Cemetery.
San Jose Mercury News, Thursday 31 Jul 2003
GEORGE T. WINANS, 95, passed away Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, he worked for GE for 30 years before retiring. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bluffton. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Winans of Craigville; children, George (Sandy) Winans of Roanoke, Judith Horstman of Fort Wayne, Priscilla (Richard) Knoth of Bryant, Mary (Dana Call) Hamilton of Palmetto, Fla., Linda (Charlie) Myers of Fort Wayne, Michael (Louann) Winans and Rosemary (Jerry) Geisleman, both of Ossian; stepchildren, Ron (Lois) Reidt of Columbus, Ohio, Raymond (Diane) Reidt and Norm (Donna) Reidt, both of Bluffton; 29 grandchildren; 67 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 51 years, Lucille; infants, Walter and twins, Tim and Carol. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Friday at D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Ave., with calling one hour prior to service. Fr. Francis Chukwuma officiating.Calling is from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, with vigil at 4:30 p.m., at the funeral home. Burial in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bluffton. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.mccombandsons.com
Published in Fort Wayne (IN) newspapers 29 Sep 2009
WINANS--In this city, May 29, Henry Winans,1 beloved husband of Lucy E. Winans, a native of Avon, Livingston county, N. Y., aged 65 years, 8 months and 4 days. A member of Philaletia Lodge, No. 299, I. O. O. F., of Erie, Pa.
Friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral Saturday, June 1, at 2 o'clock, at Gray's chapel, Geary and Divisadero streets, under the auspices of the general relief committee, I. O. O. F. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery.
San Francisco Chronicle, 30 May 1912, page 17
Julianne Williams and Lollie Winans were killed doing what they loved most, their bodies discovered last weekend along the awe-inspiring Appalachian National Scenic Trail in Virginia's Shenandoah National Park.
They had ventured into the wilderness on foot, 80 miles southwest of Washington, D.C., two accomplished hikers who had met last year working as intern guides for hiking tours in the Midwest. They sought nature's beauty. They found something far different.
Park police and federal law enforcement agents would say only that each woman suffered an "incised wound to the neck" but refusing to disclose how long they may have lain dead along the mountain crest road known as Skyline Drive...
Williams, 24, of St. Cloud, Minn., and Winans, 26, of Unity, Me., were the eighth and ninth people to be murdered in the last 22 years along the Appalachian trail, which runs south from Maine into Georgia...
Williams and Winans met last summer while conducting tours for Woodswomen Inc., a Minnesota company that sponsors hiking and other outdoor trips.
Denise Mitten, executive director of Woodswomen, said the women were not afraid to go into the wilderness alone or together. She said that they had taught outdoor programs in Minnesota, including hiking, backpacking and canoeing. "They were wonderful, extremely dedicated outdoorswomen."
Winans would have graduated this year with a college degree in outdoor recreation. Williams had earned a degree in the natural sciences.
"They loved the outdoors so much because they felt safe and they felt good when they were out there," Mitten said. "They felt healthy. They just enjoyed being with nature."
Los Angeles Times, Wednesday, 5 Jun 1996
WINANS , Marie P., 71, of Union City, homemaker, died Oct. 21, 1998. Funeral Mass at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Anne's Church, Union City. Private burial. Arrangements by Fremont Mortuary Chapel of the Roses.
San Jose Mercury News, Saturday 24 Oct 1998
Marshall Winans
A tribute to the Sago miners
By Tara TuckwillerMarshall Winans had worked at the Sago Mine for six years, but had been a minister for 20, said his sister-in-law, Lisa Ferris.
Winans, 50, had been a miner for 23 years. He was a scoop operator at Sago.
Winans was a resident of Talbott, Barbour County. He was a member of the United Mine Workers union. He also was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 598, of Buckhannon.
Winans was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed NASCAR.
He was a Methodist.
Winans had been married to the former Pamela Denise Pharis for more than 31 years. He had three daughters.
The Charleston (WV) Gazette, Sunday 15 Jan 2006
After a short battle, with lung cancer, Raymond Edward Winans, of Somerset, was welcomed into God's arms on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at the age of 83. Preceding him in death was his wife of 29 years, Peggy Ross Winans, whom he adored and so loved. His sister and brother-in-law, Janie and Preston McBee, also precede him. Raymond was born in 1923 to Jacob and Mary Winans on the family farm. His parents were both from pioneering families that made their way to Atascosa County. He was told that as he was being born, the number 1 steam drilling rig was running right outside the house. In early times the family attended the Old Rock Baptist Church. Raymond was baptized in the Medina River at Garza's Crossing. He attended high school in Somerset and graduated from Somerset High School in 1941.
In 1944 he joined the Army only to be discharged in 1945 after being wounded in Germany, from which he received the distinguished Purple Heart. He returned home to work in the oilfields until he landed a job at Kelly Field as an aircraft mechanic on R-2000 engines and eventually worked his way up to contract management. In the early 60's, through a mutual friend, he met his future wife, Peggy. After a lengthy courtship he finally convinced mom that he was "the one" and they married in 1970. Together they built their home in Somerset and continued to work at Kelly Field. Ray retired in 1984 (Contract Management, Bldg 171) and shortly after, Mom did also.
They remained in Somerset where he raised his cattle and farmed his land. She later opened her own craft shop in town. In their retirement years together they enjoyed being involved in many community projects. He said that mom was always "volunteering" his services. We enjoyed his stories of his days growing up and life on the farm. He would always remind us of how thankful he was for being blessed with such a good life. And we loved the fact that he always referred to us as "his kids". Ray believed in the Lord with all his heart and welcomed the journey for which he would embark on. He was a life long member of the Somerset Baptist Church.
He is survived by his daughter, Becky Akers (Reed), San Antonio and son, Mike Ross (Donna), Spring Branch; brother, Andrew Winans, Somerset; grandchildren, Charlie and Shelley Ross, Misti and Dave Warnasch, Frank and Jackie Akers, May Akers, Jonathan and Natalie Jones, Joe and Angela Jones; 15 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends.
Visitation and services were held at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South. Visitation on Friday, July 14th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, July 15th. Interment followed at Mission Burial Park South. Russ Frasier officiated. For personal acknowledgement you may sign the guest book at www.missionparks.com in the obituary section. "In our hearts we will vision you and Mom having your morning coffee, reading the papers and continuing your life together that you have for so long looked forward to. Unlike most kids, we had '2' dads in our lives. We thank you for loving us as if we were your own and being our 'dad', not just our stepfather. We hope you know how much you are loved and that you will be greatly missed. Our hearts are at peace knowing that you and Mom are together again." Mission Park Funeral Chapels South 1700 S.E. Military Dr San Antonio, Texas 78214, 210-924-4242.
The Pleasanton [TX] Express
WINANS-Walter E. Of Bedford, NY. Died February 1, 2002. Husband of Pauline H. Father of Pauline C. Winans of New York City, Walter E. Winans, Jr. of Vienna, VA, Jane W. McKim of Winston Salem, NC, Elizabeth W. Rossman of Brooklyn, NY, and eight grandchildren. Memorial service at St. Matthews Church, Bedford, NY on Sunday, February 10, 2002 at 2 PM. Contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to St. Matthews Church or the Bedford Hills Volunteer Fire Department.
New York Times, Tuesday, 5 Feb 2002
MONTEREY MAN DIES AFTER ENTERING BURNING HOME
An 80-year-old Monterey man who was seen entering his burning home Sunday died in the flames, the Monterey County coroner's office said. Firefighters went into the flames and found Winan Winant Winans in a bathroom. He had suffered major burns, the coroner's office said. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death. Winans' house at 738 Alice St. was fully involved with fire when the first fire trucks arrived, responding to a 10:33 a.m. 911 call. Sheriff's deputies said a witness saw Winans standing on the porch of his burning home before suddenly going into the building.
San Jose Mercury News, Monday, 23 Feb 1998
The legacy.com site preserves obituaries for millions of people, including more than a hundred Winans. They are available there free for 30 days. Older archived obituaries may be obtained by paying a small fee. I'm including above one obituary from legacy.com which I found interesting for the long life of its subject.
The following burial lists are taken from a variety of sources on the internet. There are numerous other Winans burials in Ohio, New Jersey, and other areas which will be included here as they become available.
Connecticut Farms Presbyterian Church, Union, New Jersey
Winans, Aaron, s/o Joshua & Sarah, d. 12 Sep 1793, age 13, location 3U
Winans, Aaron H., h/o Ann Searing, d. 1 Apr 1843, age 42-11-15, location 1J SEE MARKER
Winans, Abby, w/o Caleb, d. 19 Feb 1859, age 73-11-23, location unknown
Winans, Ann Searing, w/o Aaron H., d. 3 Jan 1866, age 61, location 1I
Winans, Benjamin, h/o Elizabeth Mooney, d. 23 Mar 1864, age 64, location 3O
Winans, Caleb, h/o Abby, d. 3 Mar 1855, age 79-8-20, location 1J SEE MARKER
Winans, Eliza W., d/o Edward P. and Mary H., d. 7 Jan 1850, age 0-10-2, location 3U
Winans, Elizabeth Mooney, w/o Benjamin, d. 7 Mar 1869, age 67-9-0, location 3O
Winans, Jane, d. 29 May 1844, age 62, location 3U
Winans, Joshua, h/o Sarah, d. 11 Sep 1805, age 62, location 3U
Winans, John A., s/o Caleb & Abby, d. 20 Jan 1851, age 27-10-11, location 1J SEE MARKER
Winans, Josephine, d/o Benjamin & Elizabeth Mooney, d. 29 Jan 1839, age 0-5-0, location 3O
Winans, Kelsey, Private, Revolutionary War, Essex Co. Militia, d. 1812, age 56, location 1J SEE MARKER
Winans, Nancy, d/o Joshua & Sarah, d. 16 Jan 1825, age 30, location 3U
Winans, Sarah, widow of Joshua, d. 4 Jul 1822, age age 69, location 3U
First Presbyterian Church, Elizabeth, New Jersey
Burials at this historic church are listed in a separate page.Forest Hill Cemetery in Piqua, Ohio
Date of Name of Birth Section burial deceased Age place & Lot Aug 29 1977 Winans, Benjamin K. 68 Ohio 364 000f Jul 09 1958 Winans, Clara B. Mrs. 83 ------ 177 007 Aug 18 1894 Winans, John 52 Ohio 085 001 Mar 06 1916 Winans, John 38 Ohio 085 --- Sep 05 1894 Winans, Katie 14 Ohio 085 001 Dec 07 1964 Winans, Kenneth 83 Indiana --- Mausoleum Aug 16 1882 Winans, Mary ---- ------ 085 001 Mar 09 1931 Winans, Mary M. Mrs. 85 Ohio 085 001 May 26 1962 Winans, Rose F. Mrs. 81 Ohio --- MausoleumRaper Chapel Graveyard
Staunton Township, Miami County OhioWinans, Samuel, d. 29 Feb 1871, age 66-3-5
Winans, Phoebe, wife, b. 13 Mar 1813, d. 24 Mar 1899
Winans, Jason, s/o S. & P., b. 3 Jan 1853, d. 6 Nov 1879
Winans, John G., s/o S. & P., d. 4 Dec 1899, age 24-1-202
Winans, Susanna, d. 3 Jul 1846, age 70-2-25
Winans, Judge J.C., d. 25 Dec 1861, age 58-3-26
Winans, Mary W., w/o J.C., d. 6 Dec 1841, age 40 yr
Winans, John, s/o John & Mary, d. 15 Sep 1837, age 2 yr
Winans, Sarah, d/o J.C. & Mary, d. 10 May 1849, infant
Winans, Mathias S., d. 9 Feb 1851, age 40y6m
Winans, Abner R., b. Rahway, NJ, d. 12 Jan 1873, age 76 yr
Winans, Abigail, w/o James, d. 2 Jun 1835, age 24-6-5
Winans, Richard W., b. 3 Jan 1761, Essex, NJ, d. 1 Jan 18633
Winans, Hannah, w/o Richard4
Winans, Sarah, w/o John, d. 12 Nov 1846, age 96 yr
Winans, Lewis, b. 13 Jul 1772, d. 15 May 1861
Winans, Lydia, w/o Lewis, d. 29 Jul 1862, age 77-11-14
Winans, Hannah, 1825-1872
Winans, Stephen, d. 11 Jun 1850, age 76-2-155
Winans, Mary, w/o A.R.
Winans, Almira M., d/o ----, d. 23 --- 1854