Obituaries

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Jun 3, 2024

Dennis L Laflen, 69, of Forest, IN, passed away peacefully in his home on June 3, 2024 with his wife by his side.

 Denny was born on August 20, 1954. He was born to James Marion and Wilma Jean Laflen in Frankfort, Indiana. He had seven siblings, Rhonda, Allen, Teena, Lisa, Deanna, Tim, and Julie.

 On October 20,1973 he married Alonda K....

May 28, 2024

Diana Lynn Goetz, 72, of Lafayette, IN (formerly of LaPorte, IN) passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Franciscan Health Lafayette East Hospital in Lafayette, IN. Diana was born on August 30, 1951 in Michigan City, IN to the late, Glenn R. and Laura J. [Bull] Goetz. She was part of the first graduating class from South Central Jr./Sr. High...

May 21, 2024

Ryan Christopher Blackford, 47, of Mexico, Indiana, passed away around 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in the comfort of his home.

Born on March 25, 1977, he was the son of Russell Blackford and the late Kristine (Kessler) Preston. On April 25, 2015, he married the love of his life, Danialle Blackford, and she survives.

Ryan was a man known...

May 12, 2024

Susan Pearl Erickson, 65, of West Lafayette, Indiana, passed away May 12, 2024 at home, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Her family was by her side as she peacefully passed.  Susan was born on August 16, 1958, to Richard and Lorene (Huffman) Young in Terre Haute IN.  After high school, she attended Vincennes University and became a surgical technologist.

Susan married...

May 12, 2024

David Allen Taylor, 52, of Otterbein, died May 12, 2024.  David was born In Lafayette, IN and raised in Battleground, IN by his parents, Janell (Taylor) and Dale A. Corbin. He worked at Rea Magnet wire for 25+ years and enjoyed cooking, grilling, spending time with family, loved being outside, enjoyed watching his kids sporting events and loud 80s and...

Apr 19, 2024

Daniel Paul Waltz, 74, of Lafayette, surrounded by family, passed away peacefully, Friday, April 19th, 2024. Dan was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Lafayette, Indiana.

 Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Lenore Waltz, brother Paul Waltz, sisters-in-law Fran Waltz and Mary Jane Waltz. Dan is survived by daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter, Jessica, Paul, and Maggie...

Mar 26, 2024

We regret to announce the passing of Leonard A. Thoma, 73, of Dayton, Indiana.  “Tony” took his last breath on the morning of March 26, 2024.  The night before he was surrounded by all his loved ones, one last time.  He fought a long battle with cancer.  Tony was a great husband, the best dad and a loving paw...

Mar 22, 2024

William “Willy” Ross Moore,  April 30 1957 - March 22, 2024

Will spent his youth in the company of Schneider River Rats. He and his buddies - Donnie, Mike, Eddie, Mark, Matt- to name a few - spent their time jumping slow moving freight trains to get to their favorite swimming hole, fishing, tubing, hunting, running coonhounds...

Mar 13, 2024

Pamela S. Kiser, 67, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 surrounded by family. Surviving are her husband, Gary Kiser, children, Jeffrey (Jen) Hawkins, James E. Hawkins, and Jennifer (Gordie) Anderson, grandchildren, Zachary, Katheryne, Austin, Jorden, Jennifer, Jay, and Taylor and sister, Christina (Mark) Konyk. Proceeding in death are her parents, Jackie and Barbara Longer and children, Barbara and Bradley...

Mar 10, 2024

Patricia Lou Tudder, 74, of Lafayette, Indiana passed away peacefully at home surrounded by immediate family on March 10, 2024. Born to Jesse Tudder and Marge Ledman on December 19, 1949 and graduated Jefferson high school in 1971.

Married Steven Landreth on October 6,1972. Together they had children, Lawrence (Nicole) Landreth of Lafayette, Gidget Landreth of Brookston,...

Feb 29, 2024

Linda L. Ferris, 75, of Fowler, formally of Lafayette, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024 at her residence.

Born April 17, 1948 in Crawfordsville, she was the daughter of the late Charles Fairfield and the late Celia Kinkead.  Linda was a graduate of Crawfordsville High School, and obtained an Associates Degree in Business Administration.

Linda...