Jean A. Button

Jean Ann Button, 75, of Winamac, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026 after a brief illness. Jean was born July 29, 1950 in Winamac to the late Walter L. and Eva Jane (Elliott) Drach. She attended Fairview School through 6th grade before transferring to Winamac High School. Upon graduation, she attended Ball State University and Elkhart Institute of Technology obtaining a degree in medical technology. On April 13, 1973, she married Robert E. "Bob" Button who had two sons, Vince and Rod, who Jean loved as her own. Jean and Bob also had a son of their own, Jack. Bob passed away on March 22, 2007.
Jean was a devoted homemaker who enjoyed gardening and baking. For many years was a lunch lady at Winamac High School. In her retirement years, she enjoyed reading and taking care of her kittens. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by:
Jack D. Button, Son
Rod L. (wife: Janine) Button, Son
Danette Button Comer, Daughter-in-law
Jennifer (husband: Ben) Miller, Granddaughter
Samantha (husband: Jon) Jenkins, Granddaughter
Tori (husband: Zach) Swagger, Granddaughter
Savanna (husband: Patrick) McCrory, Granddaughter
Several Great Grandchildren
Mary Wagner, Sister
Walter E. "Junior" (wife: Catherine) Drach, Brother
Joan Drach, Sister-in-law
Numerous Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Walter L. and Eva Jane (Elliott) Drach, Parents
Robert E. "Bob" Button, Husband
Vince E. Button, Son
Bob Drach, Brother
Tom Wagner, Brother-in-law
Dr. Thomas Drach, Nephew
As per Jean's wishes, there will be No Visitation or Services.
Private Burial will take place at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.
Memorial Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Pulaski County Public Library, or Pulaski Animal Center.
Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.