Obituaries

Sep 1, 2022

Charles “Charlie” Bridgeman, 84, passed away early Thursday morning September 1, 2022 in Brook, IN.  He was born in the home of his grandparents Nov. 6, 1937 in Mount Ayr, IN to Clarence “Jake” and Sarah Kennedy Bridgeman.   On September 17, 1956 he married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Doty Bridgeman and together they raised their family in the...

Aug 31, 2022

On Wednesday, August 31, Delores Ann Gross, age 88, passed away at the Green-Hill Manor Nursing Home in Fowler, IN. She was a resident there for the past 7 years, and a lifelong resident of Fowler.

She was born to Harley and Ruth Leffingwell on June 13, 1934. She graduated from Fowler High School in 1952 and...

Aug 31, 2022

Margaret C. Rathfon, 80, passed away peacefully in Goodland, Indiana on August 31, 2022. Margaret was born in Miami, FL to parents Cecelia & Ernest Thomas on April 16, 1942. Margaret worked for Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company from 1962 to 1971, then from 1976 to 1999 she worked for the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system. Margaret and...

Aug 20, 2022

Steve Sorenson, 66, of Fowler, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Steve was born March 6, 1956 to the late Ross and Betty Sorenson.

Steve is survived by close friends, extended family, and a loving community. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ross and Betty Sorenson.

Aug 19, 2022

Louie Mae (Wilson) Mayhew, 93, of Brook, Indiana, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022 in Rensselaer, Indiana.

Louie was born May 1, 1929 in Lansing, Michigan and raised by the late Cora Wilson of Sheldon, Illinois.

Louie was a farmer’s wife and served alongside her husband, Marvin, as the Jefferson Township Trustee in Kentland,...

Jul 19, 2022

Eunice Mae (Cooley) Cyr, 86, of Fowler, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, surrounded by her husband and eight children.

Eunice was born on September 2, 1935 in Dunnington, IN to the late James and Lorena (Besse) Cooley.  Eunice was a loving wife, devoted mother, and practicing Catholic. She graduated from Oxford High...

Jul 7, 2022

Olive Ann Hagen, 95, of Brook, IN, died July 7, 2022 in Westfield, IN.

Olive was born March 17, 1927 the daughter of the late Henry and Emma (Feller) Knapp in Cissna Park, IL. She graduated from Cissna Park High School in 1945 and then married Victor Hagen in 1948.

Olive was a member of...

Jul 2, 2022

Ronald George Salla, 58, of Earl Park, passed in his sleep unexpectedly, Saturday, July 2, 2022. He was a proud Benton, County farmer and engineer. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary (Hoover) Salla, since September 17,1988. Ron is also survived by daughter, Emily (Kevin) Weakman, of Rochester, IN, son, Jake (Taylor Brady) Salla, sisters, Nancy Salla Davis...

Jun 24, 2022

Odis “Odie” L. Garrett, 79, of Frankfort, Indiana, passed away June 24, 2022 in Lafayette, Indiana.

Odie was born May 7, 1943 in Kentland, Indiana to the late Charles Arthur Garrett and Etha Mae (Warren) Garrett Ponto.

Odie was a police office in Fowler and Wakarusa, Indiana for 20 years. He was married to Mary...

Jun 21, 2022

Jane Louise Honn, 78, of Brook, died June 21, 2022 after a long illness.

She was born the daughter of, the late, Robert & Dorothy (Montgomery) Cunningham on March 5, 1944.  She attended Brook United Methodist Church and will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her daughters, Amanda Parker,...

Jun 15, 2022

John “Jack” Reed Lawrence, 73, of Brook, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN.

Jack was born September 22, 1948 to Gaylord and Ardis Lawrence and was the oldest of five children. He graduated from Brook High School in 1966 and joined the Navy where he served during the Vietnam...

Jun 12, 2022

Frances “Carroll” Zeider, 84, of Goodland, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022 at George Ade Nursing Home after many months of battling illness. Carroll was born January 3, 1938 to the late Norman W. and Helen B. (Snyder) Wade. She graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School in 1956.

Carroll and husband, Gene, owned and operated the Goodland...

Jun 8, 2022

Marilyn Cripe, 76, of Fowler, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 8, 2022.

Marilyn was born to Raymond Louis Coy and Elizabeth June Coy on February 19, 1946. Marilyn was a graduate of Battle Ground High School in 1964. She married Marvin F. Cripe Jr. November 5, 1966.

Marilyn retired from...

Jun 8, 2022

Rose Mae Pilotte, 96, of Fowler, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 8, 2022, surrounded by her family saying the Rosary. She was born October 6, 1925 in Fowler, Indiana to the late Henry William and Adele Catherine Garing. In 1940, she graduated from 8th grade at Sacred Heart Elementary School. Due to family responsibilities, she did not return to...

May 30, 2022

William Allen Triplett, 60, of Rensselaer, died May 30, 2022.  William was born the son of the late, Homer “Jack” W. & Phyllis Jean (Honn) Triplett on March 8, 1962 in Brook, IN. He attended Brook Christian Church and will be remembered as a loving father and friend.  He leaves behind his fiancé, Betty Jean Stephens, children; Myranda, Marie...

May 23, 2022

Dennis “Dennie” Lee Bower, 70, of Brook, passed away from pancreatic cancer on May 23, 2022, in Lowell, IN. He was born in June 1951 to Donald and Rosemary Bower of Beaver City, IN. Dennis graduated from South Newton High School in 1969, then married Sandra Joy Honn in 1971; they spent their 50 years of marriage residing in...

May 21, 2022

Linda Louise (Hare) Nally, 77, of Fowler, died May 21, 2022.  Linda was born the daughter of the late, Alfred C. & Genevie (Atkinson) Hare on July 13, 1944 in Monticello, IN.  She graduated from Fowler High School in 1962, Indiana University undergraduate in 1966 and graduate degree in 1968 from Indiana State.  Linda attended Mt. Gilboa Methodist Church...

May 20, 2022

Agnes Andrews Gick, 90, of Fowler, passed away peacefully Friday evening, May 20, 2022, surrounded by family at home. She was born December 28, 1931 in Montgomery County, Indiana to the late Edward Leonard and Lois (Meharry) Andrews. She attended Jackson Township school and graduated as her class valedictorian in 1949. She then worked as a bookkeeper at Alprodec,...

May 14, 2022

Barbara S. Murphy, 85, of Kentland, Indiana, passed away in her home Saturday, May 14, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Mary Rita (Fetters) Stineman. Mrs. Murphy was a graduate of St. Scholastic High School in Chicago. She lived in Houston, TX, for many years. During that time, Mrs. Murphy,...

May 5, 2022

Henrietta H. Messman has passed on to be with her Lord in Heaven on May 5, 2022, and Heaven has been blessed with her presence. The angels and the saints who have been anxiously awaiting her arrival are dancing at the opportunity to greet her.

Henrietta was preceded to Heaven by several others in her family: parents,...