Obituaries
Karl Blickenstaff
Dec 3, 2025
Karl E Blickenstaff, 56, of Lafayette, Indiana, passed peacefully on December 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
Karl was a devoted Father, Grandpa, and friend to many, never knowing a stranger.
He loved to fish, build and fix things, watch the grandkids play sports, and spend time with family and friends.
Karl had a kind heart, always willing to help...
John Talbott Jr.
Nov 24, 2025
John Talbott, 77, of Danville, Illinois, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a life marked by creativity, service, and deep love for his family.
Born and raised in Danville, John was a man of many talents and passions. He proudly served in the National Guard, a commitment that reflected his sense of duty and dedication to others.
John’s artistic spirit extended in everything...
Samantha Jo Nicole Hall
Nov 23, 2025
Samantha Jo Nicole Hall, Age 31 passed the night of November 23 2025. She passed away with her fiancé John S Williams by her side. Surviving her are her three children Aiden R Hall, Maci J Hall and Braylyn C Burkholder, her parents Teresa B. Hall and Tony R. Hall and her four siblings Dustin L. Hall, Jacqueline R. Hall,...
Lisa Cameron
Nov 14, 2025
Lisa (Swoboda) Cameron, 62, of Lafayette, Indiana, passed away on November 14, 2025. Born on March 20 in San Diego, California, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Patsy Swoboda.
Lisa devoted her life to caring for others, spending many years working in home healthcare. She was known for her dedication and compassion, and throughout her career, she received...
Melinda Jean Croker
Nov 14, 2025
Melinda Jean Croker, 82, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born on September 12th, 1943, in Washington, IN to the late Bradford Peek and Margaret Sperback. She graduated from Washington HS in 1961 and later fulfilled a lifelong dream by earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from Purdue University.
Melinda spent many...
Kevin Lesher
Nov 14, 2025
Kevin Ray Lesher Sr., 47, of Logan County, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025. Born on August 3, 1968, Kevin was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He was known for his big heart, his sense of humor, and for being the life of the party wherever he went.
Kevin worked in construction for twenty five...
Eugenia "Jeanne" L. Jarrard
Nov 7, 2025
Eugenia L. “Jeanne” Jarrard, 87, of Rossville, Indiana, passed away on Friday November 7th, 2025 at IU Hospital in Lafayette.
Jeanne was born October 14, 1938 in Lafayette to the late William and Thelma Criswell, She married Donald L. Jarrard on March 21, 1960.
She worked for the Post Office for over 20 years before she and Don retired to Lakeland, FL,...
Justin "JB" Baxter
Nov 5, 2025
Justin “JB” Michael Baxter, 44, passed away on November 5, 2025, after a courageous battle with prostate cancer.
Born on September 20, 1981, Justin grew up in Battle Ground, Indiana, and graduated from Harrison High School in 2000. In recent years, he made his home in California, where he found joy and peace in the state’s beautiful landscapes. He loved fishing,...
Cheryl Ann Bailey
Oct 28, 2025
Cheryl Ann Bailey, 66, of Kentland, Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and strength that will forever live in the hearts of those who knew her.
Cheryl shared her life with the late Larry Joseph, her beloved companion and soulmate. Their bond was one of deep devotion and friendship — a love...
Debra Rex
Oct 27, 2025
Debra Ann Rex, 69, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of her family, on October 27, 2025.
Debra was born in Danville, Illinois, on December 2, 1955, the daughter of the late Noah and Alice Buzzard. A lifelong resident of Portland Arch, she graduated from Attica High School in 1975.
Debra worked for many years as a cook at...
Barbara Briggs
Oct 21, 2025
Barbara Ann “Barb” Briggs, age 88, of Lafayette, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025, at IU Health Arnett.Born on November 12, 1936, to Wellington and Patricia Carpenter, Barb was a proud 1954 graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School.
Barb built a fulfilling career in the administrative field, working at both St. Elizabeth Hospital and the Area IV Agency before retiring....
Johnny Ray Phillips
Oct 20, 2025
Johnny “John” Ray Phillips, 63, of Wingate, Indiana, passed away on October 20th, 2025, at 4:25 p.m at his home peacefully surrounded by his family and beloved pets, CoCo and Merle Haggard Phillips. He was born March 2nd, 1962, in Lafayette, Indiana to the late Jackie and Opal Phillips. John graduated from McCutcheon High School in 1980, he then attended...
Raymond Earl Turner
Oct 17, 2025
Raymond Earl Turner, 70, of Indianapolis, passed away on October 17, 2025, in Oxford, Indiana.
Raymond was a dedicated semi-truck driver who spent many years on the road, proudly working for McFarling Foods and Black Horse Trucking. He was deeply committed to his profession and to the trucking community, earning the respect of his peers through his reliability, work ethic, and...
Leisha "Gale" Phillippi
Oct 7, 2025
Leisha “Gail” Phillippi, 65, of Brookston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Franciscian Health Hospital in Lafayette, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 8, 1960 in Lafayette, to the late Joseph & Theresa Johnson.
A 1979 graduate of McCutcheon High School, Gail went on to build a life grounded in faith, creativity, and deep...
James "Tony" Anthony Campbell
Sep 30, 2025
James Anthony Campbell, better known to many as Tony McWhitey, of Rossville and Lafayette, Indiana, passed away on September 30, 2025, at the age of 38, due to complications of cirrhosis of the liver.
Born on October 7, 1986, Tony was a one-of-a-kind spirit with a heart of gold. Intelligent, witty, and full of humor, he was often the most entertaining...
David Pawlus
Sep 17, 2025
David E. Pawlus, 70, of Winamac, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home along the Tippecanoe River on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Born on May 5, 1955, in Hammond, Indiana, to Eugene Pawlus and Mary Ferber, David lived a life filled with love, hard work, and music.
On April 18, 1981, he married the love of his life, Judy. Together they shared...
Carol Ann ( Diesslin) Crochet
Sep 5, 2025
Carol Ann (Diesslin) Crochet born February 3, 1952, died after a short hospice stay on September 5, 2025, in Lafayette, IN. She was a horticulturalist, a nature and animal lover, a painter and a former crisis center and community fund director. She was preceded in death by her parents Howard and Micki Diesslin and is survived by brothers, David Diesslin...
James Kendall Stark
Aug 22, 2025
James Kendall Stark, 59, of Stockwell, Indiana passed away on August 22nd, 2025. Born May 18th, 1966, to Bruce Kendall Stark and Judith Ann (Martin) Stark, both of whom preceded him in death.
Jim graduated from McCutcheon High School and attended a semester of college at Southwestern Michigan on a sports scholarship.
After returning back home he married Stephanie Girardot of Lafayette,...
Jeramie Alan Stewart
Aug 17, 2025
Jeramie Alan Stewart, of Lafayette, Indiana passed away on August 17, 2025, at IU Hospital. Born in Lafayette, Jeremy was the beloved son of Thomas Stewart and Kathy Klepinger, both of whom preceded him in death. He was lovingly raised by his parents who instilled in him the values of faith and family. Jeramie’s brother, Thomas Allen Stewart II, also...
Richard Nelson
Aug 16, 2025
In the early morning hours of Saturday August 16th 2025, after receiving his final goodbyes from his children, Richard “Rick” Edward Nelson, 78, of West Lafayette, went to meet the Lord he so faithfully served after a life devoted to sharing God’s word to those who need it most.
Rick was born on August 12, 1947, in Newark, New Jersey, to...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
