Obituaries

Joseph A. Miller

Jan 7, 2024

Joseph A Miller, 77, passed away peacefully at White Oak Health Campus in Monticello, IN. Sunday, January 7, 2023.

Joseph was born November 3, 1946, in Lafayette to the late Ralph and Jean (Lawler) Miller Head.

He married the love of his life, Donna Sue, October 8, 1965 in Indianapolis.  Joseph served in the US...

Deanna Marie (Baker) Pozesny

Jan 1, 2024

Deanna Marie Pozesny, 83, of Lafayette, passed away peacefully at Saint Franciscan East in Lafayette on January 1, 2024 and has now come home to join her beloved late husband of 52 years, Ret. SGM Alfred Gottfried Pozesny. Deanna Marie was born March 16th, 1940 at Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Edward Joseph and...

Mary M (Passafiume) Hart

Dec 24, 2023

Mary M. Hart, 66, of Winamac, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her daughter's home on December 24, 2023 after a short battle with cancer.

Mary was born on September 7, 1957 in Hazelcrest, IL to the late William "Bill" and Joan Passafiume. Mary attended Seven Holy Founders grade school and Sandburg high school before...

Beverly "Bev" Ann (McCall) Anderson

Dec 22, 2023

Beverly “Bev” Ann Anderson, 74, passed away peacefully at Saint Franciscan East of Lafayette Friday, December 22,2023. Bev was born  February 21,1949 to Delbert and Lois McCall, in Rockville Indiana. She married the love of her life, Gene Robbins, October 10, 1965 in Lafayette. He proceeded her in death, May 11, 1994. Bev attended Jefferson High School of Lafayette....

Chris (Garr) Runion

Dec 3, 2023

Chris (Garr) Runion, 66, of Lafayette, died December 3, 2023 at Indiana University Hospital. She was born December 5, 1956, the daughter of the late, Michael and Arlene Garr in Crawfordsville.  She was a graduate of North Montgomery 1975 and then worked at Crawfords Industries until 1993.

Chris is survived by siblings, Michael E. Garr of Crawfordsville,...

Frank Delano Walker

Nov 2, 2023

Frankie Walker, 66, of Lafayette, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, November 2, 2023, with family and friends by his side.

Frankie was born June 21, 1957, in Lafayette to, the late, Frank and Nona (Bussell) Walker and was a lifelong Indiana resident.

Over his lifetime Frankie worked at Arni’s, Merkel Excavating, Waste...

James Robert Weldon

Oct 10, 2023

James Robert Weldon, 76, of Lafayette, IN Jim passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident October 10, 2023.

Jim was born July 17, 1947, to, the late, Orville and Norma Weldon. He enlisted in the Marines when he was 17 and served 2 tours in Viet Nam (1965-1969).

On November 1, 1980, he...

Terry L. VerHoeven

Oct 5, 2023

Terry L. VerHoeven, age 70, died peacefully at his home in Lafayette, Indiana with his faithful dog Neco by his side on Thursday, October 5th, 2023.

Terry is survived by his son Christopher VerHoeven (wife Janice) of Lakeland FL, daughter Katelyn Johnson of Chalmers IN, and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, John...

Katherine Marie (Mancos) Hattendorf

Sep 16, 2023

Katherine Marie Hattendorf, 74, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023 in her home in Lafayette, IN with her dear friend Sam by her side.

Katherine was born April 4, 1949. She graduated from Southgate High school in 1968. She served for a short time in the United States Army before starting a family and beginning a career...

Russell Alan Hildebrandt

Sep 11, 2023

Russell Alan Hildebrandt, 60, of Lafayette, IN, passed away on September 11, 2023. He was born April 18, 1963 in Gary and lived in northwest Indiana for many decades before relocating. Sometimes known as Rusty or Ralph, Russ was a 1981 graduate of Lew Wallace High School and maintained contact with many of his childhood friends throughout his life....

John R Hudelson

Sep 7, 2023

John R. Hudelson, 72, of Delphi, IN went to meet his heavenly father on 9/7/2023 at 2:38 am in Mulberry, IN at Mulberry Health where he had been a resident since June of this year on Hospice.

John graduated from Wainwright High School in 1969. Then, in July 1969, John married Ronda Martin-King and they had 2...

Erwin Jay Pruitt

Aug 27, 2023

The family will be submitting an obituary at a later date.

Constance Bilyeu

Aug 7, 2023

Services have not yet been arranged.

Lionel Ducker

Aug 3, 2023

A memorial service that will DEFINITELY include music is pending.

Patrica Alice Collins

Aug 1, 2023

Patrica “Pat” Alice Collins, 67, passed away surrounded by family on August 1, 2023.  She was born on February 24, 1956, in Rensselaer, Indiana, to Jesse Lee and Fatima Alice (Armstrong) Collins.  She grew up in Wheatfield, Indiana, and graduated from Kankakee Valley High School.  She married and had two children, Matthew Lee Nagel and Amy Marie Smith.  She...

Larry Joe Lee

Jul 27, 2023

Larry Joe Lee, 76, of Lafayette, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023 at IU Hospital.  Larry was born March 21, 1947, the son of the, the late, Joseph J. and Dortha (Mason) Lee at Lafayette Home Hospital.  He attended Mulberry grade school, Clinton Prairie and graduated from East Tipp High School in 1965.

After graduation, he was...

Billy Joe Turner

Jul 3, 2023

Billy Joe Turner, 61, of Attica, passed July 3, 2023 after a lingering illness.  Billy was born April 4, 1962, the son of (the late) Roy Albert and Betty Sue (Bell) Turner in Monticello, Kentucky.  He was a was an avid fisherman and hunter who loved spending time with his brothers.  His life was spent working in steel fabrication...

Christopher McCaster

Jun 30, 2023

After a moment of grief, the family will choose something appropriate to celebrate his life.

Michael Paul Redman

Jun 14, 2023

Michael Paul Redman, 35, of Boswell, died June 14, 2023.  He began school in Rossville, IN and was in the Boy Scouts throughout his young life.  He enjoyed sports and played football, soccer and baseball.  He attended Benton Central where he played the alto sax and studied building trades until he graduated in 2007, he was also known as...