Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

Feb 10, 2024

Harry J. Hamelman , 68, of Otterbein, died, Saturday, February 10, 2024. He was born February 24, 1955, in Lafayette, to the late Harry J. & Marilyn J. (Moore) Hamelman. He was a 1973 graduate of Benton Central High School. Harry worked as a mechanic, for 20 years at Kyburz Auto Center, in Otterbein. He enjoyed golf...

Feb 8, 2024

Raymond E. May, Sr. , 81 of Lafayette, died, Thursday, February 8, 2024. He was born, April 14, 1942, in Lafayette, to the late Lawrence Raymond May & Emma (Risner) May Chrisman. He was a 1960 graduate of Pine Village High School. He married Elizabeth (Early) May, October 19, 1962, in Greenhill; she preceded him in death,...

Jan 26, 2024

Joseph "Joe" Eugene Christopher Vessels, Jr., 65, of Pine Village, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024; surrounded by his family. He was born May 1, 1958, in Lafayette, to the late Joseph Eugene Vessels Sr. & Mildred (Lank) Vessels. Joe married his sweetheart, Cindy (Eberle) Vessels, September 11, 1977, at Old Academy Park, in Oxford; she survives. He spent...

Jan 24, 2024

Floyd R. Snethen , 82, of Lafayette IN passed away January 24, 2024 with his family by his side.  He was born in Lafayette to Floyd Snethen and Martha Waymire.  He was preceded in death by his parents and several siblings.

Floyd is survived by his wife of 25 years, Janet, four sons Dennis (Kat),...

Jan 19, 2024

Robert E. Butler , 97, of West Lafayette & formerly of Boswell, who never met a stranger, a lover of travel, all things John Deere, great entertainer (especially of Grandchildren), excellent tour guide passed from this life Friday, January 19, 2024. Bob was born October 26, 1926 near Pence, IN to the late Andrew Dale & Eva...

Jan 17, 2024

Cade Michael Keller , 19, of Otterbein, died, Wednesday, January 17, 2024. He was born May 29, 2004, in Lafayette, to John & Shannel (Leaman) Keller. He was a 2023 graduate of Benton Central High School & was attending Purdue University. Cade enjoyed jiu-jitsu, MMA, video games, weight lifting, music & creative writing. While in high school...

Jan 16, 2024

Stanley Eugene Meredith , 76, of Oxford, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024 peacefully in his home. He was born December 18, 1947 in Moline, IL to the late Vernon & Bonnie (Glidden) Meredith. He was a 1966 graduate of Oxford High School. He married his high school sweetheart/soul mate Charlotte Ann (Graves) Meredith, January 18, 1969,...

Jan 14, 2024

Michael Ray Conner , 74, of Otterbein, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Born on August 27, 1949, in Lafayette, he was the son of the late Charles & Dorothy "Dixie" (Franklin) Conner. Mike, a 1967 graduate of Benton Central High School & 1971 graduate of Indiana Central College, excelled not only in academics but also...

Jan 7, 2024

Michael L. "Fats" Allen , 67, of Oxford, died, Sunday, January 7, 2024. He was born, January 7, 1957, in Lafayette, to the late Robert "Gene" & Georgia R. (Piercy) Allen. He was a 1976 graduate of Benton Central High School. He married, Theresa (Wiegand) Allen, July 10, 1976, in Oxford; she survives. Fats enjoyed spending time...

Jan 7, 2024

Rick G. Boehle , 66, of Oxford, died, Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Franciscan Health Lafayette East; surrounded by family and friends. He was born, July 10, 1957, in Princeton, IL, to the late Allan E. & Donna D. (Heggemeier) Boehle. He was a 1975 graduate of Benton Central High School & a 1997 Purdue Graduate with...

Jan 2, 2024

Judy Ann Scherer , 77, of Fowler, died, Tuesday, January 2, 2024. She was born, November 23, 1946, in Logansport, to the late Fred & Fannie (Bingaman) Simons. She married, Donald Scherer, December 14, 1968, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, in West Lafayette; he preceded her in death September 21, 2002. She was a 1965 graduate...

Jan 1, 2024

Valerie Lee Marin , 70, of Oxford, died, Monday, January 1, 2024, after a brave battle with cancer. She was born October 24, 1953, in Lafayette, to the late Robert & Marialis (Leffingwell) Mounce. Valerie loved spending time with her Family. She enjoyed Bingo, watching Hallmark, Jerry Springer, Maury, Big Bang Theory & The Golden Girls. She...

Dec 28, 2023

Mary F. Moore , 91, of Otterbein, passed away on, December 28, 2023, at 5 Star Senior Living in Lafayette. She was born June 21, 1932 to Schuyler A. & Hazel D. (Heaton) Matthews in Cando, ND. On August 3, 1958, she married her true love, Richard "Dick" L. Moore, at the Cutler Presbyterian Church, in Cutler,...