Obituaries

Montgomery, Tippecanoe & Benton County Obituaries

Ruth Rebecca "Beckie" Bennett (Graham)

Ruth Rebecca "Beckie" Bennett (Graham)

Nov 28, 2024

Ruth “Beckie” Rebecca Bennett (Graham) went to live in eternity with her loving Savior on 11/28/2024 at Creasy Springs Health Campus in Lafayette, IN. Ruth was born on April 25, 1940 to Denzil and Inez Hogan (Arbuckle) in Tate, Georgia. Her father called her “Beckie” at the hospital after her birth and that name stuck with her until a few...

Wanda Sue Boris

Wanda Sue Boris

Nov 26, 2024

Wanda Sue Boris, 88, of Lafayette, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024, at her home, surrounded by the love and care of her family. She was born in Jonesville, Virginia, June 25, 1936. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland D. Boris, her parents and one brother.

 

Surviving are her daughters, Dena (Jay) Downham of Lafayette; Lena (William)...

Richard "Sonny" W. Harlow Jr.

Richard "Sonny" W. Harlow Jr.

Nov 15, 2024

Richard “Sonny” W. Harlow Jr., 88, of West Lafayette, died on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Cumberland Pointe Health Campus. Sonny was born in Tipton County, IN on September 23, 1936, the son of the late Richard W. Sr. and Jean R. Harlow. He was a 1954 graduate of Lafayette Jeff High School.

He continued his education at Purdue University where...

Mark Leon Crotinger

Mark Leon Crotinger

Nov 14, 2024

Mark Leon Crotinger, 63, of Frankfort, IN, passed away at Wesley Manor in Frankfort Thursday November 14, 2024 where he had resided the past 10 years. Mark was born in Alba, Oklahoma June 27, 1961, the son of the late Neb and Leona Crotinger. He married Carol Ann Costello in Alexandria, IN July 13, 1985 and she survives. Mark was...

Kathryn Grace Kennedy Sizelove

Kathryn Grace Kennedy Sizelove

Nov 13, 2024

Kathryn Grace Kennedy Sizelove, 87, a vibrant, compassionate friend, passed peacefully Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Brookdale Senior Living in Shawnee, Kansas.

Kay was born on September 9, 1937, in Lafayette, Indiana to the late Paul J. Kennedy and Theone (Hilsabeck) Kennedy. She attended St. Mary’s Academy in Austin, Texas. Kay also was a professed Sister of the Sisters of Saint...

John L. McGarry

John L. McGarry

Nov 12, 2024

John L. McGarry, born on June 26, 1948, in Westchester County, New York, passed away on November 12, 2024 at the Clinton House Healthcare Center after a long battle with cancer. John’s life was marked by a blend of hard work, loyalty, and cherished memories.

For 15 years, John dedicated himself to Georgia Pacific. In addition to his work there, he...

Mary Ann Anderson

Mary Ann Anderson

Nov 10, 2024

Mary Ann Anderson, age 94 of Lafayette, died Sunday morning November 10, 2024 at Mulberry Healthcare, Mulberry, IN. Mary Ann was born in Deming New Mexico June 14, 1930, the daughter of Walter and Mary Josephine (Campbell) Burke. She attended St. Mary’s Grade School and high school in Anderson, IN and graduated from Frankton, IN High School. MaryAnn was employed...

Mary Ellen Anthrop

Mary Ellen Anthrop

Nov 9, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mary Ellen Anthrop on Saturday, November 9th at the age of 74. The only daughter to Gerry and Rose Anthrop, Mary, known as Tootsie by her family and close friends, was raised with her two brothers Joseph and John (Jana) on the family farm. Asked about her family, she...

Helmut Hartwich

Helmut Hartwich

Oct 16, 2024

Helmut Hartwich, 89, of West Lafayette, passed away at his home Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Helmut was born July 26, 1935, the son of the late Emiel and Sophie Hartwich in Sloka, Latvia. Known for his strength, both physically in his youth as an athlete and in spirit as he navigated life's challenges with a determined will.

While in East Germany,...

Stanley R. Smelser

Stanley R. Smelser

Oct 4, 2024

Stanley R. Smelser, 96, passed away Friday, October 4 at Mulberry Healthcare in Mulberry, Indiana. Born on December 29, 1927 to Gordon and Rosella Hanns Smelser in Crothersville, Indiana, he was raised near Wolcott and graduated from Wolcott High School. Stanley enlisted in the U.S. Army right out of high school in 1946 and served in Japan with the 11th...

Patsy Darlene Lane

Patsy Darlene Lane

Sep 29, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Patsy Darlene Lane announce her passing. Patsy passed on September 29th, 2024 at the age of 82 after a long and arduous battle with cancer. She was born to Luther and Beatrice (Powers) Crouch in Fowler, Indiana October 31st,1941. The family moved to Delphi where Patsy attended Delphi high school. 

 Patsy is...

Clarice Dexter

Clarice Dexter

Sep 17, 2024

Clarice Dexter, 85, passed away on September 17, 2024 at St. Anthony Healthcare. She was a loving, considerate woman who will be greatly missed.

Clarice was born in 1939 to Elma (Chenault) Zust and Roy Zust of Hammond, IN. After graduating from Lowell High School, she married Marvin Dexter of DeMotte, IN. During their 39 year marriage, the couple welcomed four...

Patricia "Pat" Seiters Anthrop

Patricia "Pat" Seiters Anthrop

Sep 12, 2024

Patricia "Pat" Seiters Anthrop was born on February 7, 1937, in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

She passed peacefully on Thursday, September 12 in Lakeland, Florida surrounded by family.

Pat was adopted by Cleo and Josephine (Lewis) Seiters in 1938. As an only child, she was adored by her parents and grandparents. She spent her entire childhood in West Lafayette and Lafayette, Indiana. Her...

Carol Jane Droege

Carol Jane Droege

Aug 29, 2024

Carol Jane Droege, 79, of Lafayette, passed away at IU Health on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Carol was born September 16, 1944, the daughter of the late Carl R. and Mary J. Fox in Indianapolis. She graduated high school from Scecina Memorial High School in 1962. 

She was the S.T.A.R. party planner at the McDonald's on Sagamore, where she crafted memorable...

Dona K. Parks

Dona K. Parks

Aug 20, 2024

Dona Kochell Parks, a cherished mother and grandmother known for her baking and ability to have fun, went to be with our Lord and Savior on August 20, 2024.

 

Dona was born on January 12, 1958 to Donald Kochell and Dona Louise Gayler of Ambia, Indiana. She had 5 older brothers: Tom, Alvin, Donny, Lawrence, and Gene, who all loved, cared...

Michael "Mike" J. Horan

Michael "Mike" J. Horan

Aug 7, 2024

Michael “Mike” J. Horan passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 surrounded by his family. Born to John J. Horan Jr. and Anna G. Fitzpatrick Horan. Mike went to Gross High School in Omaha Nebraska. After graduation he moved to Northwest Indiana attending Purdue University Northwest where he met his Wife whom he spent 32 years with and had two...

Anthony Ray "Tony" Burton

Anthony Ray "Tony" Burton

Jul 19, 2024

Anthony Ray "Tony" Burton, 66, of Lafayette, died on July 19, 2024, in Indianapolis, IN. Tony was born in Tippecanoe County on September 29, 1957, the son of the late Arnold A. and Louella Burton. He was a 1975 graduate of Benton Central High School.

In his professional life, Tony retired as a janitor at Purdue University. The majority of his...

Robert James Conner

Robert James Conner

Jul 16, 2024

Robert J. “Rob” Conner, 76, passed away July 16, 2024 at his home in Phoenix, AZ. Rob was born January 6, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Robert and Margaret Conner. He is survived by one brother, Denny Conner (Carol) of Battle Ground, IN and two sisters, Judy Sharpe of Lafayette, IN and Catherine Jones (Keith) of Hillsboro, IN....

Robert "Bob" J. Hood

Robert "Bob" J. Hood

Jul 12, 2024

Robert “Bob” J. Hood, 56, of Swanington, passed away at his home on Friday, July 12, 2024. He was the son of the late James Hood and Dallie (Caudill) Hood of Raub who survives. He was born November 12, 1967 in Brook, IN. He attended South Newton School Corporation. 

Surviving along with his mother are his loving son Brandon Hood of...

Julia Jean "Jolly" Cunningham

Julia Jean "Jolly" Cunningham

Jul 1, 2024

Julia Jean “Jolly” Cunningham, 93, of Linden, IN died at Clinton House Healthcare Center, Monday morning July 1, 2024. Jolly was born in Chillicothe, MO April 16, 1931, the daughter of the late Price Clayton Owings and Julia Margaret Campbell-Owings and was a 1949 graduate of Chillicothe High School. Jolly came from a family of 14 children, 8 girls and...

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