Harry J. Hamelman
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...
Raymond E. May, Sr.
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,...
Joseph "Joe" Eugene Christopher Vessels, Jr.
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...
Floyd R. Snethen
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),...
Robert E. Butler
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...
Cade Michael Keller
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...
Stanley Eugene Meredith
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,...
Michael Ray Conner
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...
Michael "Fats" L. Allen
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...
Rick G. Boehle
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...
Judy Ann Scherer
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...
Valerie Lee Marin
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...
Mary F. Moore
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,...
Allan Eugene Boehle
Dec 28, 2023
Allan Eugene Boehle , 90, of Fowler, died, Thursday, December 28, 2023. He was born April 20, 1933, in Ohio, Illinois, to the late Herbert & Iola (Conderman) Boehle. He was a 1951 graduate of Princeton High School. Al married Donna (Heggemeir) Boehle, February 21, 1953, in Ohio, Illinois; she preceded him in death, September 14, 2017....
Lela Mae Craig
Dec 25, 2023
Lela Mae Craig , 92, of Fowler, died, Monday, December 25, 2023. She was born, January 7, 1931, in Talbot, to the late Harry & Adda (Hinton) Helmerick. She was a 1949 graduate of Boswell High School. She married, John Robert "Bob" Craig, February 26, 1950, on the Helmerick Farm, in Talbot; he preceded her in death,...
Norma Alice Bryant
Dec 24, 2023
Norma Alice Bryant , 92, of Otterbein, died, Sunday, December 24, 2023. She was born January 28, 1931, in Benton County, to the late Claude & Alice (Lank) Moyars. She was a 1949 graduate of Otterbein High School. She married, Gordon "Tuffy" Bryant, June 10, 1951, in Oxford; he preceded her in death, January 24, 1994. Norma...
Judith "Judy" M. Weber
Dec 21, 2023
Judith "Judy" M. Weber , of Boswell, passed away on December 21, 2023, at Digby Place, in Lafayette. Judy was born in Paxton, IL on January 28, 1939 to the late Clarence & Lois (Waide) Sturm. Judy was raised in Roberts, IL & graduated from Roberts-Thawville High School in 1957. She was a high school cheerleader for...
Kathleen L. Schindler
Dec 18, 2023
Kathleen L. Schindler , 81, of Boswell, died, Monday, December 18, 2023. She was born, July 13, 1942, in Lafayette, to the late Bernhard W. & Mildred Marie (Atkinson) Alberts. She married Gerald R. Schindler, September 18, 1966; he preceded her in death, August 17, 2021. Kathleen was a 1960 graduate of Boswell High School. She cleaned...
Jean M. Jackson
Nov 28, 2023
Jean M. Jackson , 94, of Lafayette & formerly of Otterbein, died, Tuesday, November 28, 2023. She was born, January 24, 1929, in Chicago, IL, to the late Charles & Gertrude (Burkhardt) Dougherty. She married Robert Jackson, December 28, 1955, in Otterbein; he preceded her in death August 30, 2015. She was a 1947 graduate of Otterbein...
Florence Puetz Krebs
Nov 26, 2023
Florence Sumpter Puetz Krebs , 94, of Fowler, died, Sunday, November 26, 2023. She was born January 10, 1929, in Wyandotte, MI, to the late Joseph & Theresa (Manowski) Sumpter. She was a 1948 graduate of Boswell High School. She married, Donald Puetz, October 16, 1948, in Dunnington; he preceded her in death, July 15, 1969. She...
