Obituaries
Mitchell Fontaine
Oct 15, 2024
Mitchell Fontaine, 36, of Lafayette, died October 15, 2024. Mitchell was born January 19, 1988, the son of Robert John Berges and Katherine Marie Zerby.
Mitchell was a welder for more than 10 years. He played football as a teenager at West Central and was an avid Greenbay Packers fan. He enjoyed fishing, cooking and working on car audio. He will...
Stephen Lawrence Norwood
Oct 10, 2024
Stephen Lawrence Norwood, 69, of Lafayette, Indiana, passed away on October 10, 2024, at Franciscan (St. Elizabeth) Hospital. Steve was born August 10, 1955, in Lafayette, Indiana, to Reva and Winfred (Wimp) Norwood, both of whom preceded him in death. Steve has a very loving family which he leaves behind: his mother Gail (Norwood) Altepeter, son Stephen Norwood (Jeni Cochran),...
Howard Lee Carter
Oct 8, 2024
Howard Lee Carter, 87, of DeMotte, passed away October 8, 2024. Howard drove Semi for Morocco Sand and Gravel and Hopkins trucking until he retired at the ripe old age of 76. He enjoyed fishing and being with his grandchildren. He loved to play his guitar that his uncle made for him. Shep was the song I think he sang...
Lola Joyce Gonzales
Oct 7, 2024
Lola Joyce Gonzales, 80, of Fowler, passed October 7, 2024. She was born the daughter of Karl and Evelyn Ramstad of Superior, Wisconsin January 21, 1944. She spent her childhood and teenage years there and graduated from the Superior East High School in 1962. She went on to work in bookkeeping and accounting for several Automobile firms and for many...
Joseph "Joe" William Wolma
Oct 6, 2024
Joseph “Joe” Wolma, 69, of Lafayette, passed away peacefully at home October 6,2024. Joe was born September 2, 1955, the son of Charles Wolma and Mary Tomey.
He grew up in Buck Creek, IN and graduated from Harrison High School. He retired from St. Elizabeth Hospital where he worked as maintenance and a locksmith for many years. After retirement, he enjoyed...
Barbara "Barb" Jean Welsh Robb
Oct 4, 2024
Barbara “Barb” Jean Welsh Robb, 80, known affectionately as Barb, passed away on October 4, 2024, in Battle Ground, Indiana. She was born on July 2, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, to her loving parents Jim and Anna Welsh. Barb was the beloved wife of Timothy Robb and a cherished mother to Shelly Robb Bjornsen (Mike Marpoe) and Timothy (Lisa) Robb....
Molly Jane Helmick
Sep 21, 2024
On September 21, 2024, Winchester, Indiana lost a beloved resident with the passing of Molly Jane Helmick. Born on May 23, 1933, Molly was the daughter of Tilmon and Saluda Clark.
In 1955, Molly married the love of her life, James "Jim" Robert Helmick. Together, they raised three children: Toni Conklin (Tony Fouse) Bill Helmick (Beth) and Angela Abernathy (Joe). Molly...
Roger William Young
Sep 15, 2024
Roger William Young, 74 of Otterbein, IN, died Sunday, September 15, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Roger was born November 2, 1949 in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, to Elmer and Lorine Young.
Roger married his wife of 56 years, Monika Milton August 30, 1968 in Oxford, Indiana.
In his spare time from his work of 25 years at Canam Steel, Roger enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening,...
Sue Jane "Suzie-Q" Hancher
Sep 10, 2024
Sue Jane Hancher, 60, of Pine Village passed away in the arms of her family on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 3:58 A.M. at her residence in Pine Village, Indiana after her extensive battle with Adenocarcinoma Lung Cancer.
Sue was born on November 11, 1963 in East Chicago to Glenda L. Johnson. Sue grew up in a large family along the...
Hayden Allen Wayne Kolep
Sep 8, 2024
Hayden Allen Wayne Kolep, 22, was born in Crawfordsville, Indiana on December 11th, 2001, to Jason & Kristen Kolep. Hayden left this earth on September 8th, 2024. His family celebrated with him when he graduated in 2019 & he and Lilly Youngblood welcomed Noah Sage Kolep in 2021. Hayden had endured many losses in his short life starting with his...
Johanna "Joni" Lynn (Grove) Dale, RN
Sep 2, 2024
Johanna “Joni” Lynn (Grove) Dale, RN, 59, of Crawfordsville, IN, was called home to the Lord Monday September 2nd 2024 at 2:56AM at Franciscan Health Lafayette East in Lafayette, IN surrounded by family and long-time friends. Joni was born to Merle Grove and Rita Towell on September 17, 1964 in Joliet, Illinois.
Joni always made it a point to let those...
Victor Naydol
Aug 27, 2024
Victor Naydol, 77, of Lafayette, Indiana, passed away early in the morning on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at the hospital.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1947, Victor moved to Indiana in 1976. Known for his spirited personality and love of life, he was a fan of the Blues Brothers and particularly enjoyed the song "Sweet Home Chicago." Victor had a knack...
Robin Lee Clemons
Aug 26, 2024
Robin Lee Clemons, age 57, of Lafayette, Indiana, passed away on August 26, 2024, at St. Mary Healthcare Center. Born on January 4, 1967, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Robin was the daughter of Rachel Leeann Clemons and Elmer Forrest Clemons.
She graduated from Harrison College in 2013 and had a distinguished career in healthcare. Robin was also an active member of St....
Janis Lea (Watkins) Gosewehr
Aug 12, 2024
Janis Lea Watkins Gosewehr, 61, of Lafayette, Indiana, passed from this earth peacefully in her home on Monday, August 12, 2024.
Born October 29, 1962, to Kathleen Watkins in Lafayette, Indiana, Janis lived a life full of love and brought joy to everyone who knew her. Janis graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School in 1981. She went on to work for...
Alan Eugene Blake
Aug 3, 2024
Alan Eugene Blake, 49, of Rensselaer IN, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024 surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle against cancer. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Alan relocated to NW Indiana, from Anderson IN, after meeting his wife Jackie. The two were married on September 19, 2014, after many years together. He loved...
Lois Bridenthal
Jun 25, 2024
Lois, Darlene Bridenthal, 67, of Logansport, died, June 25, 2024 at home with her family by her side. Darlene was born the daughter of Elzie and Donna (Shoptal) Shelton October 3, 1956. She loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Steve Bridenthal of Logansport, children, Stephonie (Miguel) Herrera of Monticello, Laura (Andrew) Miller...
Candy Sue Winchester
Jun 23, 2024
Candy was an Indiana native for 44 years before moving to Florida with her husband Jeremy. After being in Florida for only 6 months she was diagnosed with a rare type SMARCA4 Deficient Undifferentiated Cancer. They came back from Florida to be close with family and seek treatment. Candy's cancer progresses quickly, she fought very hard she even did trial...
James "Bill" William Helmick
Jun 22, 2024
James “Bill” William Helmick, 66, of Winchester IN, passed away Saturday June 22, 2024. He was a graduate of Winchester Community High School in 1976, then went on to work for the railroad. He enjoyed spoiling his grandchildren and his dog Sophie, IU basketball, Indianapolis Colts football, and time on the lake. He is preceded in death by his father,...
Duane Earl Alexander
Jun 20, 2024
Duane Earl Alexander, 61 of Crawfordsville, died June 20, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lafayette. Duane will be sadly missed by all that knew him.
He was born in Brazil, IN to Carolyn Sue Alexander and Wayne Leroy Carr on June 21, 1962. He was with the mother of his children, Tammy Parke, for 14 years. They had 3 children...
Catherine Reilly Boller
Jun 4, 2024
Catherine "Cathy" Reilly Boller, 68, died unexpectedly/peacefully in St. Elizabeth on June 4th, 2024 in Delphi, IN.
Let's brighten the skies as we remember the one-of-a-kind Catherine Alice "Cathy" Reilly, Boller. On June 4, 2024, at the age of 68, Cathy decided to embark on her ultimate adventure, leaving behind the city of Springboro, IN, for a place where the punchlines...
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