Obituary Listing

Jun 7, 2026

Cort L. Dimmich , 61, passed away peacefully in his home on June 7, 2026; after a lengthy battle with heart failure.

Born on December 21, 1964, to Larry Dimmich and Lorna Campbell Dimmich, Cort was a graduate of Benton Central High School, Class of 1983, where he was a proud three sport athlete. He...

May 31, 2026

Scott Allen Funk , 57, of Otterbein, died Sunday, May 31, 2026. He was born November 27, 1968, in Lafayette to Alva Funk & the late Christina Mae (Raines) Rodgers. He married Teresa (DiVello) Funk, November 1, 1997, at the Wayside Chapel, in West Lafayette; she survives. He was a 1987 graduate of Harrison High School. He...

May 30, 2026

Beverly Ann Lank , 87, of Templeton, died Saturday, May 30, 2026. She was born July 9, 1938, in Remington, to the late Wilmer E & Retha Fern (James) Hayworth. She married Wallace L. Lank, October 24, 1959, in Otterbein; he preceded her in death, on May 27, 2026.She was a member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church....

May 28, 2026

Robert Earl Hanshew, Jr., 67, of Fowler, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Born on March 13, 1959, in Rockingham, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Robert and Mary Hanshew and Frances Brown.

On March 22, 1980, Bob married the love of his life, Kimberly Ann (Wicker) Hanshew, in Las Vegas, Nevada, beginning...

May 27, 2026

Wallace Laverne Lank , 89, of Templeton, died Wednesday, May 27, 2026. He was born, June 16, 1936, in Templeton, to the late Delbert W. & Elva Helen (Poindexter) Lank. He married, Beverly Ann (Hayworth) Lank, October 24, 1959, in Otterbein; she survives. He attended Oxford High School & was a member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church....

May 24, 2026

Mary Kathryn Pitts , 85, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026,peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on February 23, 1941, in Lafayette, to the late Ulys Budreau and Laura "Lolly" (Gretencord) Budreau. She graduated from Wadena School in 1959. On July 25, 1964 Mary married Melvin Joseph Pitts from Dunnington where they...

May 5, 2026

Samuel (Sam) Jones , 57, of West Lafayette, IN was promoted to his eternal heavenly home on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. He was surrounded by his family at home.

Sam was born on November 12, 1968, to Robert (Vern) and Christine (Richardson) Jones. He was a 10-year member of 4-H. Sam attended Bob Jones University...

May 2, 2026

Christine "Chris K. Marko" Dalton , 64 of West Lafayette, died Saturday, May 2, 2026. She was born March 4, 1962, in Lafayette. She was a 1980 graduate of Benton Central High School. She worked as a property manager for Georgetown South Apartments. She attended Connection Pointe Church. Chris enjoyed spending time with her family & friends,...

Apr 30, 2026

Lisa Kay Coffman , 63, of Pine Village, passed away, Thursday, April 30, 2026; after a courageous 3 1/2 year battle with cancer. She was born June 21, 1962, in Lafayette, to Robert & Sandra (Irvin) Searcy. She was a 1980 Graduate of Attica High School. Lisa married Randal Coffman, March 15, 1980, at the Pine Village...

Apr 18, 2026

Janet Lynn Wolfe, 66, of Boswell, died Saturday, April 18, 2026. She was born January, 11, 1960, in Dyer, to the late Alexander & Pearl (Rezechula) Prue. She married Dale Wolfe, December 3, 1983, in Fowler; he survives. Janet was a 1978 graduate of South Newton High School. She had worked for the Indiana Department of Transportation, for 31...

Apr 2, 2026

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" (Woodlock) Sparenberg, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2026; at her home in West Lafayette. She was born September 8, 1938, in Earl Park, to the late Leland J. & Sophie Elizabeth "Bess" (Schwartz) Woodlock. Betty lived a life full of family, faith, and creativity. She fought a brave battle against a Glioblastoma Brain...

Feb 16, 2026

William "Billy Mac" McMurtrie, 63, of Lafayette, passed away on February 16, 2026. He was born on January 15, 1963, in Lafayette to the late John and Joan (Lyons) McMurtrie. Billy Mac was a 1981 graduate of Benton Central High School. He worked as a travel agent for more than 20 years, a career that allowed him to visit...

Feb 14, 2026

Debra S. Wilson , 67, of Oxford, died Saturday, February 14, 2026. She was born, July 11, 1958, in Lafayette, to the late Billy Gene Piercy & Margaret Helen (Foster) Jones. She married Robert H. Wilson, Jr., July 29, 2000, in Lafayette; he survives. Deb was a 1976 graduate of Benton Central High School. She worked as...

Feb 11, 2026

Harold "Shorty" L. Shoemaker , 82, of Delphi, died Wednesday, February 11, 2026. He was born November 25, 1943, in Logansport, to the late Clay & Pauline (Day) Shoemaker. He married Phyllis J. (Shives) Shoemaker, April 12, 1964, in Camden; she preceded him in death, January 23, 2008. Shorty was a 1962 graduate of Camden High School....

Feb 2, 2026

Dorothy D. "Dottie" Lawson , 98, formerly of Boswell, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at University Place, West Lafayette. She was born, February 20, 1927, in Terre Haute, to the late Arthur & Dorothy (Schwebel) Dorsey. She married William "Bill" Lawson, November 14, 1948, in Terre Haute; they celebrated 60 years together, until his death,...

Jan 28, 2026

Lindus V. (Nunnally) Chambers , 98, of Fowler & formerly of Boswell, Indiana, passed away peacefully following a short illness on January 28, 2026, at Williamsport Nursing and Rehabilitation.

She was born on June 23, 1927, in Templeton, Indiana, to the late Samuel and Icie (Wilkinson) Coffman, and grew up in Oxford, Indiana and graduate...

Jan 20, 2026

Joshua S. Painter , 48, of Battle Ground & formerly of Boswell, died Tuesday, January 20, 2026; as the result of a motor vehicle accident. He was born June 15, 1977, in Terre Haute, to the late Steven & Linda (Allison) Painter. He was a 1996 graduate of Benton Central High School & a 2015 graduate of...

Nov 25, 2025

Robert "Bob" A. Vanderwall , 76, of Otterbein, died, Tuesday, November 25, 2025; surrounded by his family. He was born, June 3, 1949, in Cincinnati, OH, to the late Darwin & Sylvia (Fiorda) Vanderwall. He married, Marlys (Goodman) Vanderwall, September 5, 1970, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Fowler; she survives. He was a 1967 graduate of...

Nov 21, 2025

Phillip Todd Lee , 62, of Boswell, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 21, 2025. He was born, March 27, 1963, in Brook, to Clara "Jane" (Nern) Lee & the late Orville "Earl" Lee. He was a 1982 graduate of Benton Central High School graduated from IVY Tech, with a degree in Ag Mechanics....

Nov 8, 2025

Donald K. Brown, 94, of Fowler, passed away, on Saturday, November 8, 2025; surrounded by his loving family. He was born, May 12, 1931, in Oxford, to the late Russell & Fern (Swim) Brown. He was a 1950 graduate of Oxford High School. He joined the Air Force in December 1950 during the Korean War & was Honorable Discharged,...