Obituaries
Montgomery, Tippecanoe & Benton County Obituaries
Marylyn Joyce Nesbitt
Jan 9, 2025
Marylyn Joyce Nesbitt, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on January 9, 2025, at the Cumberland Pointe Health Campus in West Lafayette. Born on June 24, 1932, in Kokomo, IN, Marylyn was the daughter of the late Clarence & Mildred Rush. She married Daniel Nesbitt on August 29, 1970 in Oxford.
Marylyn's early life reflected her dedication to education,...
Bishop William L. Higi
Jan 3, 2025
Bishop Emeritus William L. Higi, the Fifth Bishop of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana, passed from his life peacefully on January 3, 2025, at the age of 91. The Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana has been blessed tremendously with his dedication to serving and leading the people of the diocese and beyond—a true shepherd of Christ. He was a priest of Jesus Christ...
Jane K. (Peterson) Sauriol
Dec 24, 2024
Jane K. (Peterson) Sauriol, 90, of Lafayette, IN passed away December 24, 2024. Jane was born in Elkhorn, WI May 24, 1934 to Martin Peterson and Bernita (MaGill) Peterson. Jane married John Sauriol August 11, 1959. He preceded her in death in 2022.
Jane spoke often and fondly of her childhood in Elkhorn, WI, and growing up above the bakery her...
Sally A. Alkire
Dec 9, 2024
Sally Ann Alkire, age 88, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024 at Franciscan Health in Lafayette. Born November 16, 1936 in Lafayette, she was the daughter of the late Oliver and Marguerite (Dyer) Raub. She graduated from West Lafayette High School and was a 1958 graduate of Western College for Women in Oxford, Ohio.
Sally’s passion for both art and music...
Victor L. Klinker
Dec 6, 2024
Victor L. Klinker, 85, of Lafayette, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 6, 2024, at St. Anthony Rehabilitation and Nursing Center surrounded by his family.
Born in Lafayette on December 21, 1938, Vic was the son of the late Fred and Otillia (Sondgerath) Klinker and grew up with his siblings in Otterbein, IN. Vic and his family moved to Lafayette and...
Roy E. Donnoe
Dec 1, 2024
Roy Eugene Donnoe, 83, of Savoy, IL, and formerly of Lafayette, IN, passed away at Clark-Lindsey Village in Urbana, IL, on Sunday, December 1, 2024. He was born in Lafayette, January 21, 1941, the eldest son of Roy Samuel and Francis Irene (Bayless) Donnoe. Roy was a graduate of Lafayette Central Catholic High School and Purdue University. He married Sara...
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
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)...
Michelle Marie McLean
Nov 21, 2024
Michelle Marie McLean, 53 of Lafayette, passed away at her residence in Lafayette unexpectedly Thursday Nov. 21, 2024. She was born in Indianapolis May 4, 1971, the daughter of the late Stephen D. McLean and Linda R. (Castleberry) McLean and was a graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School. Surviving with her mother Linda of Lafayette; a son, James Mowery of...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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