Obituaries

Mar 14, 2024

Mary E. Stevens, 72, of Lafayette and formerly of Kentland, died March 14, 2024 in Lafayette.  Mary was born May 18, 1951, the daughter of the late Donald and Elizabeth (Compton) Wilson in Lafayette.  She married Bill Stevens September 22, 1979 and predeceased her April 27, 2011.

Mary worked as an administrative assistant her entire working career...

Mar 4, 2024

Lawrence N. Lyons, 84, passed away March 4, 2024 in Lafayette, Indiana. Larry was born July 15,1939 in Rensselaer, Indiana to Orpheus and Ida Lyons and was the last of their nine children. As a boy growing up in Brook, Indiana, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Larry graduated from Brook High School in 1957, excelling in baseball, basketball, FFA,...

Feb 27, 2024

Randy Clark, 54, of West Lafayette, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on February 27, 2024. Randy was a warrior in his fight against lung cancer!

Randy’s presence will be lovingly and sorrowfully missed by his family.

Randy is survived by his wife of 33 years, Jenny Clark, daughters, Amber Forbes (Tyler)...

Feb 13, 2024

Judith LeahAnne Jarred, 56, of Fowler passed away February 13,2024 in Lafayette.

Judith was born at Home Hospital in Lafayette, IN to James and Rosialeta (O’lane) Jarred. She went to school in Cedar Lake, Indiana where she graduated from Hanover Central High School in 1987.  She worked at Green Hill Manor nursing home for 7 years and...

Feb 11, 2024

Michael “Mike” Allen Nagel, 73, of Brook passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024 surrounded by family and friends.

He was born in Rensselaer on September 6, 1950 to Francis and Leta (Cunningham) Nagel. He was a 1969 graduate of Rensselaer High School then went on to served in the US Army. Following his time in the...

Feb 5, 2024

Marilyn Sue (Abbott) Holscher, 78, of Fowler, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on February 5, 2024 after a brave battle with cancer.

Marilyn was born June 24, 1945 in Fowler, Indiana, the daughter of Ford Simpson and Clara Elizabeth (Jones) Abbott. Marilyn was the seventh of eight children that were raised on a...

Feb 2, 2024

Myra J. Miiller, 82 of Goodland IN / Fort Myers FL  passed away at her home Friday, February 2nd, 2024 surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer.  Myra was born July 6, 1941 in Watseka, IL.  She was a graduate of AJ Kent High School in Kentland, class of 1959.  She married Gordon Miiller November 12, 1960,...

Feb 1, 2024

Anne Elaine O’Neil, 71, of Goodland, died February 1, 2024.  Anne was born in Pontiac, Michigan on June 18, 1952 to William and Jean Richeson.  Her adoptive parents were Gene and Beverly Smith.  She graduated from Benton Central High School in 1970 before attending Lafayette Beauty Academy.

She was a Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star, a...

Jan 31, 2024

John William Hatt, 86, of Fowler, (formerly from Waynetown, IN) was called to his eternal rest on Tuesday, January 31, 2024

John was born April 27, 1937and grew up in Waynetown, IN. He enlisted in 1957 with the United States Army at the age of 20. After his basic training, he received his orders to served duty...

Jan 30, 2024

Jacqueline Rheadawn Puetz, 96, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2024 surrounded by family at Cumberland Pointe Health Center in West Lafayette, IN.  Jackie was born on September 18, 1927 in Sheldon, Illinois to the late Max and Beulah Mabbitt.  She married Edmund Puetz in 1948 who preceded her in death.

Jackie was devoted to family and...

Jan 28, 2024

Marcia Ann “Becky” Wikle Lyons passed away peacefully early on January 28, 2024 at Cumberland Pointe Health Campus, West Lafayette, Indiana. She was born on March 1, 1943 in Flora, Indiana to Florence (Kerlin) and Todd Wikle. In 1961, She graduated from Brook High School, and on August 13 of that year married Lawrence “Larry” Lyons. Becky devoted her...

Jan 23, 2024

Lana Lou Strasburger, 69, of Russellville, passed away January 23, 2024 at the home of her niece with family by her side. She was born November 15, 1954 in Lafayette to the late Louis and Dorothy (Brost) Strasburger.

Lana graduated from Benton Central High School. She worked many years at Russellville Stone Quarry and retired from Hanson...

Jan 23, 2024

Robert “Bob” Windler, 94 of Fowler, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 23,

2024 with his children by his side at University Place, West Lafayette. He was born June 1, 1929 in Fowler to Roy and Bertha (Ringle) Windler. Bob graduated from Fowler High School in 1947. He married Rosemary Farrell in Fowler on July 15, 1950....

Jan 18, 2024

Randall “Randy” Lee Witte, 75, of Goodland passed away peacefully at home Thursday, January 18, 2024 with his significant other of 21 years, Deb Streck Shufflebarger by his side.

He was the former production manager at Useful Products and a former Goodland Park board member.

Randy was born January 5, 1949 at St. Mary’s hospital...

Jan 12, 2024

Barbara “Sissy” Renee Gonczy, 53 of Goodland, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024 at IU Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. Sissy was a loved and loving daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend.

Barbara was born April 9, 1970 to the late, Laura (Roger, Sr.) Laffoon of Raub, IN and father Robert “Bob” (Barb) Gonczy of Morocco. Barb graduated...

Jan 9, 2024

Carole Ruth Manjak, 88, of West Lafayette, passed away peacefully at home, on January 9, 2024.

Carole was born November 14, 1935, to the late Leonard and Ruth (Brunson) Phillabaum in Peru, Indiana. Carole graduated from Peru High School (1954), and Ball State University with a bachelor's degree in music (1959). She taught music and was a...

Dec 31, 2023

Brian K Patrick, 59, of Brook, died December 31, 2023, at his home after fighting a long battle with cancer. Brian was born August 31, 1964, the son of the late Ortie and Nettie (Hopkins) Patrick in Valparaiso, IN. Brian met and married Marcia in 1992 and they remained together the rest of his days. He was a maintenance...

Dec 28, 2023

Dorothy "Marlene" (Hardebeck) Balensiefer, 82, of Remington, went to be with her Lord Thursday, December, 28, 2023 with her family by her side.  She was born May 5, 1941 in Lafayette, the daughter of Everett Adam and Mildred Caroline (Deno) Hardebeck. Marlene attended St. John the Baptist Catholic School and graduated from Earl Park High School in 1959.  Marlene...

Dec 28, 2023

Vena I Lewis, 92, of Fowler, passed away December 28, 2023 at Cumberland Pointe, West Lafayette. She was born February 27, 1931 in Gregory Kentucky to Tolliver and Bessie (Cooper) Denney. She always told us, she fell in love with a blue-eyed sailor, Hershel Lewis. They were married February 2, 1948, until his passing June 20, 1996.

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Dec 25, 2023

Billy J Reid, 81, of Rensselaer passed away Monday, December 25, 2023 at Lafayette Franciscan East. He was born on July 4, 1942, the son of Wilbur and Mary Reid. He was married to Eileen Cook-Reid at the time of his passing, she went to her eternal home, Sunday December 24, 2023, one day prior to him…some say to...