All Obituaries

Constance Jean Watson died peacefully on January 13, 2023, at Cumberland Pointe Health Campus in West Lafayette, IN. Connie was born on May 31, 1932, in Reedsburg, WI to Dr. Harold and Mrs. Ferne Kleeber. After spending her childhood in Reedsburg, she graduated from Northwestern University in 1954. Connie was proud to be a Northwestern alumna and remained an avid Wildcats fan for the rest of her life. Following college, Connie worked for the Quaker Oats Company in Chicago, where she met...

Marc Eugene Benning, 65, of Lafayette passed away at his residence 4:43 AM Sunday January 29, 2023. Marc was born in Muncie, IN November 27, 1957, the son of the late Kenneth and Margaret (Shulte) Benning and was raised in South Bend and Indianapolis. He was a 1976 graduate of Warren Central High School. Marc received an Associates Degree in Accounting from the Indiana Business College, and in 1992 received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Indianapolis. He was most recently...

Christopher Michael Faulkner, 38, of Lafayette, passed away at Franciscan East, St. Elizabeth Hospital 2:10 PM Friday January 20, 2023, where he had been a patient since Tuesday. Christopher was born in Lafayette, IN May 23, 1984, the son of Patty L. Faulkner. He was a graduate of Cornerstone Christian School and Academy as well as ISSA College. He was a personal trainer and had recently been employed by KA Components. Surviving with his mother, Patty, is his fiancé, Tomee Lee...

Armilda Jones passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at IU Health Arnett Hospital after an illness resulting from a stroke in 2013. She had lived with her daughter, Jeanna Jones, since her stroke. Mil was born December 8, 1926, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to Roy Clifford Cox and Lula Marie Kirchner Cox. Mil graduated from Wiley High School in Terre Haute and later married Donald E. Jones on September 23, 1946. They had two daughters, Carol D. Jones, and Jeanna M. Jones. Don worked at...

Diane Louise Nichols, 56, of Oxford, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2022, at Green-Hill Manor in Fowler, Indiana, where she had resided since January 2015. She was born December 9, 1966, in Lafayette, Indiana to Edwin L. Nichols and Martha A. Nichols (Burkhardt). She graduated From Benton Central High School in 1985. Diane was a loving daughter, sister and aunt who treasured her family dearly. She was an avid country music fan and a talented artist who delighted in the...

Matthias James Puetz, 64, of Lafayette, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born in Watseka, Illinois on May 16, 1958 to Edmund and Jacqueline Puetz. He grew up in both Fowler and Oxford, Indiana most of his adolescence with his five brothers John (Nanci), Doug (Michelle), Richard (Cindy), Max (Patty) and Randy (Arlene) Puetz. He later moved to Lafayette, Indiana where he met the love of his life Deborah (Deb) Lehnen. They...

Imogene S. “Jean” Halsema Lester, 96, of West Lafayette and formerly of West Point, IN passed away at Cumberland Point Health Care in West Lafayette 5:00 PM Friday December 23, 2022 where she had resided the past nine years. Jean was born July 12,1926 in West Point, IN the daughter of the late John and Blanche Stover Halsema and attended Gilboa High School. Her marriage was to Bernard P. Lester in Otterbein, IN January 15, 1945, and he preceded her in death June 5, 2004. She was a member...

Howard Eugene Dushane, a United States Navy veteran, of Lafayette, Indiana went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday afternoon, November 30, 2022. He was 77. He was born September 27, 1945 in Marquette, Michigan to Leo J. Sr. and Goldie E. (Platz) Dushane. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Dianne (Bailiff) Dushane. Howard was a member of the graduating class of 1964 at Cadillac High School. He joined the United States Navy in 1963 during his senior year, and served in...

James Phillip Burkhardt, 67, of Ft. Wayne, IN and formerly of Lafayette, passed away at his residence in Ft. Wayne 2:37 AM Thursday November 17, 2022. James was born in Lafayette August 5, 1955, the son of the late Charles J. “Pete” Burkhardt and Elaine A. (Smith) Burkhardt. Surviving are three brothers, Michael E. (Ellen) Burkhardt of Lanesville, IN; Stephen J. (Cynthia) Burkhardt of Miramar, FL and Robert L. Burkhardt of Middletown, IN along with numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces...

Stephen D. McLean, 74, of Lafayette, IN passed away at Creasy Springs Health Campus Thursday November 10, 2022 at 9:42 AM. He was born in Danville, IL February 20, 1948 the son of the late Chester and Ovetta Fauniel Smith McLean and was a graduate of Covington, IN High School. Following high school, he enlisted in the U. S. Airforce, where he served from 1967 until 1970 as a fireman. After the military, he served as a fireman for the Indianapolis Fire Department at the Indianapolis Airport,...