Obituaries

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...

Feb 28, 2024

Mary J. Land, 72, of Lafayette, died at home February 28, 2024 peacefully with her family by her side. She was born March 22, 1951 in Carrollton, ILL to Glen Carroll and Jeane Gombas.  Mary was married to Millage T. Land, Jr. in Lafayette where they lived for over 30 years and were together since 1966 until his death...

Feb 22, 2024

Leonard Douglas Wise, 76, of Lafayette, passed away at home Thursday, February 22, 2024. He was born August 11, 1947, in Valparaiso, IN, the son of, the late, George W. Sr. and Donna A. Wise.  He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, George W. Wise Jr. He is survived by wife, Susan Wise of Lafayette, daughters,...

Feb 21, 2024

Jeffrey R Strawn, 43, of Lafayette passed away at home Wednesday, February 21 2024.. He was born in Jeffersonville, IN March 3, 1980 to Thomas B. Strawn, MD of Peoria, AZ and Barbara A. Henk of Lafayette.   He graduated from Jeffersonville High School in 1998 then received an Associate of Arts degree in Psychology from Vincennes Univ.  He worked...

Feb 20, 2024

Kevin J. Loveless, a force of nature, departed this world on February 20th at the age of 64 in Lafayette, IN. Known for his wit and a knack for making memorable moments, he will be remembered as someone who lived life on his terms.

Born in Lafayette on June 02,1959, to William Loveless and the late Beverly...

Feb 16, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved

sister, Greta Lynn (Terry) Becker, who passed away on February 16,

2024 at the age of 51.

Greta, was born on December 12th, 1972, in Lafayette, Indiana to

Douglas “Barry” and Theresa (Funk) Terry. She grew up in...

Feb 11, 2024

Theodore "Ted" Teets, 89, died in his sleep February 11, 2024, in Lafayette, Indiana. He was born in 1934 in East Chicago, IN, to John and Helen (Hoyda) Teets, and married his wife of nearly 64 years, Virginia (Antkowiak) Teets in Whiting, IN.

Ted served in the U.S. Army and was a retiree of LTV Steel (now...

Feb 6, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Kemm, passed away peacefully February 6, 2024 at Fivestar Residences of Lafayette. She was born September 15th, 1923 in Detroit to Carl and Martha Kemm.

After graduating from Napoleon Ohio High School in 1941, Mary went on to study General Home Economics at Ohio State University, graduating with a B.S. in 1945.  She also married...

Jan 17, 2024

Carol Colleen Campbell, 59, of Crawfordsville, formerly of Central Illinois, found peace January 17, 2024 at 1:17 AM with family at her side. Carol had many passions in her life: music, nature, travel and reading, but her biggest passion was her family. Carol was known to all as the neighborhood mom. She is survived by mother, Victoria Zindars (Illinois),...

Jan 13, 2024

Catherine “Katie” Sue Mills, 65, of Lafayette, passed away in her home on January 13, 2024.

Katie was born on October 4, 1958, to the late Arnold and Virginia Mills.

She had three daughters that survive her, Tiffanie Davis of Upland, IN, Megan Davis of Marion, IN, Leslie Davis-Moffitt (Troy) of Lafayette, IN, and numerous...