Obituary Listing

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...

Feb 28, 2025

Karen J. Ransom , 71, of Ambia, died Friday, February 28, 2025. She was born, July 13, 1953, in Danville, IL, to the late Elbert & Dorothy (Hushaw) Weston. She married Daniel Ransom, April 9, 1977, in Locust Grove; he survives. Karen was a 1973 graduate of Rossville High School. She had worked, for 11 years, as...

Feb 28, 2025

Amy Jo Wing Rossiter , 49, of Lafayette and formerly of Fowler, died Friday, February 28, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born June 24, 1975, in Lafayette. She was the daughter of Rickey and LuAnn (Wiley) Wing of Fowler. Amy married Michael Rossiter November 8, 2003, in Fowler. He preceded her in death on June...

Feb 27, 2025

Mary M. Doring , 76, of West Lafayette, died Thursday, February 27, 2025. She was born, April 24, 1948, in Lafayette, to the late James Emmet & Mary Josephine (Vogel) Illingworth. She was a 1966 graduate of Goodland High School. She had worked as an account clerk at Purdue University. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family...

Feb 22, 2025

Leslie "Les" LeSuer , of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away at home on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the age of 90. He was born to Evelyn Jennie Wagner and Arthur Allen LeSuer on August 30, 1934, in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. Leslie graduated from Glenwood High School in 1954. Les married Wanda Alpin in 1956. After her passing,...

Feb 21, 2025

Nora Vivian Goodin , 78, of Otterbein, died Friday, February 21, 2025. She was born November 13, 1946, in to the late Aaron Calvin & Fannie Eileen (Lee) Buck. She was a 1965 graduate of Pine Village High School. She married Robert Ellsworth Goodin, December 9, 1967, in Independence; he died October 10, 2001. Nora sold Avon...

Feb 18, 2025

Tammy Joyce Holloway, 56, of Fowler, died Tuesday, February 18, 2025. She was born, May 17, 1968, in Brook. She was the daughter of the late Gerald & Betty (Sorenson) Albertson. Tammy married, Melvin Holloway, July 19, 1990, in Kentland; he survives. She had worked at Green-Hill Manor & Fowler Food Plaza. Tammy loved spending time with her family,...

Feb 13, 2025

Charles "Punk" Holder , 90, formerly of Otterbein, died Thursday, February 13, 2025. He was born, January 6, 1935, in rural Otterbein, to the late Alvis & Mary Elizabeth (Ogborn) Holder. He was a 1952 graduate of Otterbein High School. Punk retired from National Homes & moved to Arizona. He enjoyed officiating Baseball & Basketball.

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Feb 1, 2025

Lawrence "Gil" Smith , 71, of Oxford, died Saturday, February, 1, 2025. He was born, August 8, 1953, in Lafayette, to the late Clarence "Smitty" & Velma Josephine (Tremble) Smith. He married Benita (Bruner) Smith, October 22, 1977, in Oxford; she survives. Gil retired from Wabash National. He enjoyed camping, traveling, playing euchre & watching "This Old...

Jan 29, 2025

Norma Jean Callahan , 79, of West Lafayette & formerly of Oxford, died Wednesday, January 29, 2025. She was born March 23, 1945, in Coopersville, KY, to the late Riley Noble & Nina (Bell) Anderson. She married, James Callahan, December 16, 2000, in Lafayette; he preceded her in death, February 27, 2015. Jean enjoyed music, playing the...

Jan 20, 2025

Breck W. Haniford , 47, of Oxford, died Monday, January 20, 2025. He was born, February 7, 1977. Breck worked as a Production Office Manager, for KA Components, for 23 years.

Breck is survived by his Wife, Rebecca Haniford, Daughter, Ari Haniford, Son, Sebastian Haniford, Step-Brother, Steve (Laura) Dwenger, Mom, Helga Haniford, 3 Nieces, &...

Dec 21, 2024

Bob Olen McLean , age 86, recently of Alto, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024 in Lafayette, Indiana.

Born August 7, 1938 in Garland County Arkansas, Bob was the first of 5 siblings. Growing up, the family spent time in Coos Bay, Oregon, Caddo Gap, Arkansas, and then Wren, Ohio. Bob graduated from...

Dec 7, 2024

John Patrick "Pat" Carlson , 79, of Boswell, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 peacefully at University Place, in West Lafayette. He was born March 12, 1945 to John and Eleanor (Moyars) Carlson. He and his two sisters attended Oxford High School. Pat later attended Purdue to study Agriculture. He was preceded in death by his sister,...

Dec 6, 2024

Donald B. Bailey , 93, of Fowler, died Friday, December 6, 2024. He was born October 19, 1931, in Earlville, IL, to the late John B. & Sue (Scott) Bailey. He married Mary Lou (Holihan) Bailey, November 6, 1956, in Chicago; she preceded him in death, November 24, 2011. Don was a Korean War veteran, proudly serving...