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Rudey K. Estes

Rudey K. Estes

Jun 25, 2024

Rudey K. Estes , 69, of Otterbein & formerly of Hebron, died, Tuesday, June 25, 2024. He was born March 10, 1955, in Hammond, to the late Virgil Ray & Beulah Mae (Dixon) Estes. He married Kelli (Mehok) Estes, April 24, 1976, in Munster, IN; she survives. He was a 1974 Graduate of Calumet High School. He...

Richalyn Grace Moore

Richalyn Grace Moore

Jun 13, 2024

Richalyn Grace (Larrabee) Moore was born on July 30, 1940, to Richard and Gladys (Kell) Larrabee. She grew up in Montmorenci, Indiana, down the street from her grandparents. She spent her childhood playing with her sister and cousins and reading many books, including Anne of Green Gables. She continued to be an avid reader throughout adulthood as...

Glenda Ann Morris

Glenda Ann Morris

Jun 11, 2024

Glenda Ann (Munsey) Morris, AKA Mom, Sis, Grammy, GG, Aunt Min, one of the Three Amigos, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at her home. She was born December 23, 1939 in Nancy, Kentucky to the late Thurman P. and Irene I. (Hislope) Munsey. Glenda was a graduate of Otterbein High School.  She married Joe Morris on September...

Donna Jean Ray

Donna Jean Ray

Jun 4, 2024

Donna Jean Ray , 82, of Lafayette, died Tuesday, June 4, 2024. She was born, March 21, 1942 in Canton, OH, to the late Donnel Dexter & the late Cleda (Colvin) Brill. Donna enjoyed spending time with her family, crocheting, puzzles, taking walks, watching crime movies & collecting angels.

Donna is survived by 2 Daughters,...

Wanda Lucile Martin

Wanda Lucile Martin

May 25, 2024

Wanda Lucile (Moore) Martin, 87, of Monticello, IN passed away, Saturday, May 25, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Wanda was born March 26, 1937, just outside Attica, IN close to the old Big Pine Golf Course to Ross Cobb and Esther Lucile Hamilton Moore. Wanda met the love of her life Richard Melvin Martin at a free show...

Donald J. Illingworth

Donald J. Illingworth

May 23, 2024

Donald J. Illingworth , 73, of West Lafayette & formerly of Fowler, died Thursday, May 23, 2024. He was born, December 17, 1950, in Lafayette, to the late James Emmet & Mary Josephine (Vogel) Illingworth. He married Kay (Metzinger) Illingworth, August 30, 1969, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, in Dunnington; she survives. He was a 1969 graduate...

Joy Renee Mccall

Joy Renee Mccall

May 12, 2024

Joy Renee McCall , 15, of Fowler, died Sunday, May 12, 2024. She was born April 22, 2009, in Lafayette, to Eric McCall & Ashley Justice. She was currently an 8th grade student at Benton Central Jr-Sr High School. Joy enjoyed spending time with her Family, hunting & shooting guns with her Dad, drawing, art, anime, being...

James "Jim" E. Hahn

James "Jim" E. Hahn

May 12, 2024

James E. "Jim" Hahn , 55, of Fowler, died, Sunday, May 12, 2024. He was born October 12, 1968, in Danville, IL, to Harold Hahn & the late Shelia (Hager) Hahn. Jim was a 1988 graduate of Benton Central High School. He previously worked at Meijer, Wabash Center & at Purdue Basketball games. Jim enjoyed talking &...

Carolyn Kay Hudson

Carolyn Kay Hudson

Apr 25, 2024

Carolyn Kay Hudson , 80, of Boswell, died Thursday, April 25, 2024; surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 30, 1943, in Lafayette, to the late Joseph Frank & Wilma Mae (Anderson) Atkinson. She married, William D. Hudson, December 8, 1961, at the Oxford Church of Christ, in Oxford; he survives. Carolyn was a 1961...

Rebecca Ann Slavens

Rebecca Ann Slavens

Apr 25, 2024

Rebecca Ann Slavens , 71, of Fowler, died Thursday, April 25, 2024. She was born October 9, 1952, in Lafayette to the late Patrick & Velma Ruth (Zollman) Pritchett. She married George Slavens, June 19, 1971, at the Fowler Christian Church, in Fowler; he preceded her in death, June 24, 2018. Becky was a 1970 graduate of...

Roy Eugene Bryant

Roy Eugene Bryant

Apr 23, 2024

Roy Eugene Bryant , 81, of Otterbein, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024; surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 3, 1942, in Otterbein, to the late Jesse & Hazel (Wilson) Bryant. He married Sherry (Johnston) Bryant, September 2, 1962, in Otterbein; she survives. Roy was a 1960 graduate of Otterbein High School & graduated from...

Richard "Rich" J. Kult

Richard "Rich" J. Kult

Apr 10, 2024

Richard J. "Rich" Kult , 69, of Fowler, died Wednesday, April 10, 2024. He was born, April 15, 1954, in Lafayette, to the late George O. & Anna Marie (Kirsch) Kult. He was a 1972 graduate of Benton Central High School. He married Pamela S. (Villinski) Kult, August 10, 2002, in Fowler; she survives. He was employed...

Marjorie "Marge" Shultz

Marjorie "Marge" Shultz

Apr 7, 2024

Marjorie "Marge" Shultz , 67, of Fowler, died Sunday, April 7, 2024; after a courageous battle with cancer. Marge was born October 31, 1956, in Lafayette, to the late Emmett & Edna (Lykins) Albertson. She was a 1974 graduate of Benton Central High School. She married Grover Shultz, December 4, 1977, in Boswell; he preceded her in...

Richard "Rick" Jay Ekola

Richard "Rick" Jay Ekola

Apr 2, 2024

Richard "Rick" Jay Ekola , 63, of Lafayette & formerly of Otterbein, died Tuesday, April 2, 2024. He was born December 30, 1960, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to the late Sanfred Ekola & Patricia (Richardson) Messman. He was a 1979 graduate of Benton Central High School. Upon graduating high school he enlisted in the United States...

Jason David Widgery

Jason David Widgery

Mar 30, 2024

Jason David Widgery—beloved father, brother, and U.S Army Veteran—passed away at the age of 46 on March 30th, 2024 at Franciscan Health Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana. He is survived by his parents: Kathryn Cain and Steven Cain, his daughters: Jasmine (Laina Bentley) Widgery and Skyler Cooper, his siblings: Hollie (Phillip) Curry, Ryan Cain, and Stephanie (Alex Elman) Cain, his...

Betty Christina Drake

Betty Christina Drake

Mar 15, 2024

Betty Christina Drake , 89, died March 15, 2024, at St. Anthony Nursing Center in  Lafayette surrounded by her family. Betty was born April 30, 1934 in Lafayette to the late Lloyd "Buck" & Allie Norwood. She was married to Clyde R. Drake on July 26, 1951. He preceded her in death on November 20, 2014.

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Daniel J. Walter

Daniel J. Walter

Mar 13, 2024

Daniel J. Walter , 70, of Otterbein, died Wednesday, March 13, 2024. He was born June 4, 1953, in Fort Wayne, IN, to the late Ernest & Marian (Minnick) Walter. He married, Vicki (Foster) Walter, May 13, 2000, in Boswell; she survives. Dan was a 1971 graduate of Central Catholic High School, in Fort Wayne. He was...

Lelia L. Labounty

Lelia L. Labounty

Mar 9, 2024

Lelia L. LaBounty , 98, of Boswell, died, Saturday, March 9, 2024. She was born June 25, 1925, in Nancy, Kentucky, to the late Rufus & Zalie (Norfleet) Buchanan. She was a 1943 graduate of Nancy High School, attended Sue Bennett College, in London, Kentucky & was a 1945 graduate of Eastern Kentucky State Teachers College. She...

Nancy S. Richardson

Nancy S. Richardson

Mar 4, 2024

Nancy S. Richardson , 77, of Lafayette, died, Monday, March 4, 2024; with her family by her side. She was born, September 1, 1946, in Lafayette, to the late Vernon G. & Lela N. (Watkins) Carr. She married, Daniel M. Richardson, December 13, 1964, in Otterbein; he preceded her in death November 25, 2022. She attended Otterbein...

Douglas Edwin Meece

Douglas Edwin Meece

Feb 20, 2024

Douglas Edwin Meece , 76, of Boswell, died Tuesday, February 20, 2024; surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 2, 1947, in Somerset, KY, to the late Henry Edward & Sylvia Alene (Richardson) Meece. He was a 1967 graduate of Boswell High School & served in the United States Army from 1969 until 1971. He...

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