Obituary Listing

Sep 9, 2025

Patrick Michael Douglas , 61, of Brookston, Indiana, passed away at his home on September 9, 2025. Pat was born on March 16, 1964 to the late Alfred and Rosemary (Donelson) Douglas. On November 21, 1987, he married Jennifer Gretencord, his high school sweetheart.

Pat dedicated his life to his family - his wife, their...

Sep 8, 2025

Marian Joan Reed , 90, of Pine Village, died Monday, September 8, 2025. She was born September 20, 1934, in Alvin, Illinois, to the late Clarence L. & Sara L. (Shoaf) Wolfe. She married, Ralph E. Reed, October 15, 1952, in Boswell; he preceded her in death, November 23, 1996. Marian attended Pine Village Bible Church. She...

Sep 5, 2025

Charles "Chuck" W. Mathis , 80, of Otterbein, died Friday, September 5, 2025. He was born in Williamsport, Indiana, on November 1, 1944, to the late Lewis Winfield "Winnie" and Agnes (Neal) Mathis. He married Halina (Nidunow) Mathis, on Aug 15, 1965, at Montmorenci Methodist Church. They just celebrated 60 yrs of marriage. After attending Williamsport grade...

Aug 30, 2025

Joe Gephart , 87, of Fishers, Indiana passed away, Saturday, August 30, 2025.  Joe was born in Lafayette, Indiana on June 1, 1938 to the late Oscar and Dorothy Gephart. Joe grew up on a farm in Otterbein, Indiana. He had one sibling, Richard Gephart (preceded in death).

Joe was a graduate of Otterbein High...

Aug 27, 2025

Geraldine "Jeri" Brown , 81, of Lafayette & formerly of Boswell, died Wednesday, August 27, 2025. She was born April 30, 1944, in Walker County, AL, to the late Floyd M. & Lillie (Poor) Vanderver. She worked as a loan clerk-university collections, at Purdue University; retiring in 2010. Jeri loved spending time with her children, grandchildren &...

Aug 24, 2025

Ruby Catherine (Brandy) Leuck Johnston , 93, of West Lafayette, Indiana, passed away peacefully, on August 24, 2025, at Zionsville Meadows Nursing Home, in Zionsville, Indiana. Born on August 31, 1931, in Wilmington, North Carolina, to the late George Carmen West and Aurelia West-Futch, Ruby lived a vibrant life filled with love, creativity, and service to others....

Aug 16, 2025

Linda M. Johnson , 69, of Lafayette & formerly Otterbein, died Saturday, August 16, 2025. She was born, January 22, 1956, in Lafayette, to the late C. Cecil & Margaret E. "Peg" (Nichols) Johnson. She was a 1974 graduate of Benton Central High School. Linda had worked at Home Hospital & then Franciscan Alliance as an ultrasonographer;...

Jul 17, 2025

Gary Lynn Perkins , 77, of Earl Park, Indiana, died Thursday, July 17, 2025. He was born July 16, 1948 in Lafayette, Indiana to the late Floyd Leroy and Wanda Maxine (Leuck) Perkins. He was a 1967 graduate of Benton Central High School and attended Purdue University, studying Agriculture. Over the years, he worked as a farmer...

Jul 11, 2025

Theodore Robert "Robb" McKinney III , 69, of West Lafayette, died Friday, July 11, 2025; with his loving Family & Friends by his side. He was born September 23, 1955, in Lafayette, to the late Theodore Robert "Ted" McKinney Jr. & Norma (Dexter) Childers. He married, Janet (Purcell) McKinney, February 12, 1983, in Montmorenci; she survives. He...

Jun 18, 2025

Robbyn Hoaks Freeman , 61, of Fowler & formerly of Oxford, died Wednesday, June 18, 2025. She was born, July 27, 1963, in Lafayette, to the late Arthur Russell & Clara Louise (Toy) Hoaks. She was a 1981 graduate of Benton Central High School. She previously worked at St. Elizabeth Hospital & University Place. Robbyn enjoyed spending...

Jun 2, 2025

Dennis "Denny" "Coach" Musser , 76, of Otterbein, died Monday, June 2, 2025. He was born September 2, 1948, in Lafayette, to the late Alvin & Jean (Hammer) Musser. He married, Sharon (Moore) Musser, March 17, 1973, in Logansport; she preceded him in death, May 31, 2012. Denny was a 1966 graduate of Otterbein High School &...

May 15, 2025

Paula E. Satchell , 80, of Otterbein, died Thursday, May 15, 2025. She was born May 22, 1944, in Sterling, IN, to the late William Paul & Rose Anna (Boord) Vaught. She married, Paul J. Satchell, March 15, 1969, in Fowler; he died, May 8, 2017. She was a 1962 graduate of East Tipp High School. She...

Apr 12, 2025

Yvonne Catherine (Shidler) Blankman , currently of Lafayette but called Oxford her home, died Saturday, April 12, 2025; after a 2 year battle with cancer. She was born March 11, 1946, in Clay County, the third child of the late Orval & Imogene (Nicoson) Shidler. She graduated from Clay City High School & went on to graduate...

Apr 12, 2025

Dorothy Anne Horwedel , 91, of Otterbein, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12, at Cumberland Pointe Health Campus. She was born on January 16, 1934, in Fort Worth, Texas, to the late Owen and Dorothy (Riggins) Deupree. Anne married the love of her life, Lowell C. Horwedel, on June 21, 1958, in North Hollywood, California;...

Mar 30, 2025

Mary L. Grubb , 82, of Otterbein, died Sunday, March 30, 2025; surrounded by her loving family. She was born, July 9, 1942, in Morocco, IN, to the late Cecil M. & Lillie M. (Starnes) Lade. She married Donald L. Grubb, November 26, 1961, in Morocco; he died, July 1, 2019. Mary was a 1960 graduate of...

Mar 24, 2025

Bonnie C. Hudson , 84, of Oxford, died Monday, March 24, 2025. She was born, January 27, 1941, in Tell City, to the late Eldorado & Hazel (Ramsey) Clawson. She married Joseph Hudson, May 21, 1959, in Michigan; he survives. Bonnie was a 1959 graduate of Oxford High School & graduated from Purdue University with a degree...

Mar 10, 2025

Christena Louise Baugher , 95, died on March 10, 2025 at Westminster Village, West Lafayette, she had lived her life in Otterbein, Indiana until 5 years ago.

Christena was born August 11, 1929 in Shelby Township, Tippecanoe County, to the late Lewis and Esther (Keller) Baugher. She was a graduate of Otterbein High School in...

Mar 9, 2025

Patricia Ann (Chenoweth) Martin Phillips passed away on March 9th, 2025. She was born in Gary, Indiana on June 25th, 1931, to the late Paul S. and Liella (Romel) Chenoweth. She lived on a farm west of Otterbein, IN, and said growing up on a farm was the best part of her childhood. Patricia was an Otterbein...

Mar 8, 2025

Elizabeth Mariley Crane , 25, of Otterbein/West Lafayette - independent yet always connected, innocent yet adventurous, carefree yet deeply engaged - passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025. She and a new friend had gone together to enjoy the sunset in Truckee, California just moments before an untimely accident. She was given the gift of life, and she...

Mar 3, 2025

Kenneth Melvin Hinkle , 72, of Ambia, died Monday, March 3, 2025. He was born December 4, 1952, in Danville, IL, to the late Melvin L. & Margery (Farrell) Hinkle. He married, Shirley (Sondgeroth) Hinkle, October 2, 1971, in Dunnington; they later divorced, but remained close. Kenny was a 1970 graduate of Benton Central High School. He...