Obituaries
Reverend Father Richard W. Puetz
Nov 18, 2024
Reverend Father Richard W. Puetz, 105, died November 18, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center, Delphi, where he served as chaplain. He was the oldest living priest of the Diocese of Lafayette- in-Indiana.
Father Puetz was born April 26, 1919 in Benton County, Indiana, the son of Matthias J. and Mary (Mertes) Puetz. He grew up on his family’s farm near...
Loretta E. Roe
Nov 17, 2024
Loretta E. Roe, 91, 0f Goodland, passed away November 17, 2024. Loretta was born August 20, 1933 the daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa (Manowski) Sumpter.
She attended Boswell High School then married the love of her life, James “Ed” Roe for 70 years until his death in June, 2020. She was a member of Goodland Baptist Church where she...
Paul Franklin Bilyeu
Nov 15, 2024
Paul Franklin Bilyeu, 83, of Rensselaer, passed away November 15, 2024, at George Ade Memorial Home. He was born November 3, 1941, in Rensselaer, Indiana to, the late, Marshall and Mildred (Nehring) Bilyeu.
Paul graduated from Rensselaer Central High School. Paul worked as an independent welder for Bilyeu & Eaton and for Monon Trailers. He loved to cheer on the Chicago...
John W. Shide
Nov 12, 2024
John W. Shide, 58, of Goodland, tragically passed away, November 12th, 2024 from heart complications shortly after his surgery.John was born on January 6th, 1966 in Lafayette Indiana as the youngest child of John J and Emma Shide who preceded him in death.He is survived by: son, Vince, brothers, Joe, Steve, and Pete, and sisters, Kathy and Rose.He was farm-raised...
JoAnn (Huberz) Peck
Nov 5, 2024
JoAnn (Hubertz) Peck, 90, of Earl Park, died November 5, 2024 at her home surrounded by loved ones. JoAnn was born February 3, 1934 the beloved daughter of Charles Basil and Virginia Pauline (Park) Hubertz.
JoAnn is preceded in death by her parents and husband Marion Udell Peck and two daughters, Celeste (Peck) Goodman and Gabrielle (Peck) Deno. She is survived...
Roger Dale Laffoon, Jr.
Nov 4, 2024
Roger Dale Laffoon, Jr., 52, of Goodland passed away in his home Monday, November 4, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. Roger was born October 17, 1972 to Laura and Roger Laffoon. Sr.
He was loved by many and leaves behind many friends and loved ones. He was born in Indianapolis, IN, but lived most of his Life in Goodland...
Helen Maxine Strole Treado
Oct 22, 2024
Helen Maxine Strole Treado, 82, Kentland, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at George Ade Memorial Health Care Center in Brook.
She was born in Rensselaer, IN , on June 13, 1942, the daughter of F. Joseph and Luella (Hogle) Strole. On August 12, 1961, she married Jeremy R. Treado, who survives her.
Helen graduated from Brook High School in 1960. She...
Janet Kay Willhite
Oct 18, 2024
Janet Willhite, 68, of Goodland, Indiana passed away peacefully Friday, October 18th in the comfort of her home and with her family.
Janet was born September 13th, 1956 in Watseka, Illinois to the late William “Bill” and Eileen (Davis) Woods of Brook, IN, and was raised on the family farm. She graduated from South Newton High School in 1974 and went...
Randall "Randy" John Muller
Oct 14, 2024
Randall “Randy” John Muller, 68, of Fowler, born to the late Jack Muller and Marge Muller passed away at his home after his long-fought battle with cancer, October 14, 2024. He was born in Lafayette on December 21, 1955 and graduated from Benton Central HS in 1974.
After graduation he continued to live in Fowler and worked on the family farm...
Donald "Henry" Gregg Schwartz
Oct 11, 2024
Donald “Henry” Gregg Schwartz, 73, of Fowler, born to the late Donald R. and Irene (Benner) Schwartz passed away peacefully at home after a long struggle with cancer, October 11, 2024.
He was born in Lafayette on October 7, 1951 and graduated from Benton Central HS in 1969 then went on to marry Cheryl D. Claire on July 11, 1995.
After graduation...
Richard H. Fisher
Sep 28, 2024
Richard Hurst Fisher, 72, of Lafayette and formerly of Boswell, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024. He was born May 24, 1952 in Lafayette, Indiana to Richard (Dick) and Martha Hurst Fisher. Rick was raised on the family farm and an active 10-year 4-H and FFA member. He graduated from Benton Central High School in 1970 and married Nona Sharp...
James T. Rainier
Sep 25, 2024
James T. Rainier, known to family and friends as Jim, passed away on September 25, 2024, at the age of 92, bringing a close to a most remarkable and impactful life that touched all of those around him. Jim was born to the late James N. and Claribel (Trudeau) Rainier.
Jim’s life was a testament to commitment—both professionally and personally. Growing...
Richard Paul Brouillette
Sep 20, 2024
Richard Paul Brouillette, 90, of Fowler, passed away peacefully surrounded by family September 20, 2024 at Franciscan Health, Lafayette, Indiana, after a brief illness.
Born on April 3, 1934, to Robert and Marie (Bohlinger) Brouillette, Dick grew up on the family farm located west of Fowler and graduated from Fowler High School in 1952. He served in the Army National Guard...
Joyce "Sandy" Lorraine Leburg
Sep 15, 2024
Joyce “Sandy” Lorraine Leburg, 90, of Fowler passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday, September 15, 2024 in Ft. Wayne IN.
She was born December 4, 1933 in Hayward, Wisconsin to Adolph and Hazel (Erickson) Sandstrom.
Raised in Hayward, she graduated from Hayward High School in 1951. She then attended Minneapolis Business College.
She met the love of her life Bill Leburg in...
Charles "Chuck" Lucterhand
Sep 12, 2024
Charles “Chuck” Lucterhand, 69, of Remington, passed away unexpectedly on September 12, 2024, in Tampa, Florida.
Chuck was born July 22, 1955 in Lafayette, Indiana, the son of Denneth “Lucky” and Virginia Lucterhand. He was a 1973 graduate of Tri-County High School and also graduated from International Business College in 1975. Chuck married Channell Herrera on September 23, 2016.
Chuck was the...
Bethel Souligne Utter
Aug 24, 2024
Bethel Souligne Utter, 92, of Fowler, passed away peacefully August 24, 2024 at Cumberland Pointe Health Campus in West Lafayette. Bethel was born June 13, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois to Rupert and Stella Hill. She married Robert Souligne February 7th, 1953 who preceded her in death on January 16, 1981. She then married Donald Utter February 27, 1988 and preceded...
Pauline Ekstrom
Aug 18, 2024
Pauline Ekstrom, 97, of Brook passed away Sunday, August 18th, in Rensselaer, IN.
Pauline was born April 9, 1927, at home in Brook, IN to Bill and Violet Whaley. A lifelong resident of Brook, Pauline graduated from Brook High School in 1945. She married Norman Ekstrom February 9, 1951 at Mount Zion.
Pauline is survived by her children Marilyn Ekstrom, Ed (Lisa)...
Joyce A. Wallpe
Aug 14, 2024
Joyce A Wallpe, 82, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, Aug 14, 2024. Joyce was the daughter of Andrew and Leona Wallpe, born December 14, 1941. She attended St. Mary grade school in Dunnington, IN, and St Francis HS in Mishawaka, IN.
Joyce retired from the Benton Co. retirement village after years of service, cooking, cleaning and showing her kind...
Theresa Pauline (Cutter) Hasser
Aug 6, 2024
Beautiful Theresa Pauline (Cutter) Hasser, 96, left this world peacefully in the arms of her loving children, Kathy Hasser Oehler and Steve Hasser, on Tuesday August 6, 2024 in her home in Jacksonville, Fl. She joyfully entered heaven and into the arms of our Lord, her husband George, son Mike, granddaughters Emily and Korin, and other heavenly family and friends.
Theresa...
Donald Raphael Glenn
Jul 19, 2024
Donald Raphael Glenn, 76, passed away July 19th, 2024. He was a beloved father, husband, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Don was born August 5th, 1947 in Rensselaer, IN and spent his formative years growing up in Morocco, IN. He graduated from the old Morocco High School in 1965 and went on to serve...
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