Obituaries

Montgomery, Tippecanoe & Benton County Obituaries

Theodore "Ted" Taylor

Theodore "Ted" Taylor

Apr 29, 2019

Ted Taylor of Lafayette, IN, passed away at home on Monday, April 29 at age 75 after a few years of declining health. Ted was a 1962 graduate of Central Catholic High School, and attended Purdue University. He began his career at the Journal and Courier in 1964. Ted joined the Army Reserves in 1965 and was honorably discharged...

Lilia Cuellar

Lilia Cuellar

Apr 24, 2019

Lilia Cuellar, 89, of Dayton, IN passed away at her residence 4:00 PM Wednesday April 24, 2019. She had resided in this area the past ten years, moving here from East Chicago, IN. Lilia was born in Robertstown, Texas February 7, 1930, the daughter of the late Bartolo and Carolina (Alcorta) Garcia. She married Valentin Cuellar in Rodriguez, Huevo...

Phyllis Bowman

Phyllis Bowman

Apr 22, 2019

Phyllis Emma Bowman, 77, of Fowler, IN, passed away at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home in Ft. Wayne, IN 4:15 PM Monday April 22, 2019. She had resided with her daughter, Loretta Cole in Ossian, IN the past six months before moving to the hospice facility 4 days ago. Phyllis was born in San Diego, CA October 6, 1941 the...

Frances Dearth

Frances Dearth

Apr 10, 2019

Frances K. “Fran” Dearth, 87, of Indianapolis, formerly of Oxford, IN, passed away at Westminster Village North, Laurel Commons in Indianapolis Wednesday April 10, 2019. Fran was born in Gilboa Township, Benton County, IN September 25, 1931, the daughter of the late Willis M. and Esther M. (Griffith) Naugle. She graduated from Gilboa Township High School in Remington, IN...

Mary Halsmer

Mary Halsmer

Apr 7, 2019

Mary Ellen Halsmer, 71, of Lafayette, passed away unexpectedly at her residence Sunday April 7, 2019. She was born in Lafayette July 25, 1947, the daughter of the late John P. and Elizabeth Ann (Schleicher) Halsmer and was a graduate of Lafayette Central Catholic High School and Purdue University. Mary Ellen was employed at State Farm Insurance, serving as a...

Martha Martin

Martha Martin

Mar 27, 2019

On Wednesday, March 27, 2019, Moe passed from this earthly life at the age of 70. Born in Lafayette, IN on 11/2/1948, she was the sixth child of Charles Robert and Mary Primrose Martin. Moe graduated from Central Catholic High School, Vincennes University with a degree in Licensed Practical Nursing, and Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science degree...

Emma Gardenhire

Emma Gardenhire

Mar 24, 2019

Emma Lou Gardenhire, 86, of Lafayette, passed away at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis, IN Sunday March 24, 2019 where she had been a patient for one week. She was born in Advance, IN October 24, 1932, the daughter of the late Howard and Nellie Ray Fleener and attended Monticello, IN schools. Emma Lou was a member of Central Presbyterian...

Thelma Brost

Thelma Brost

Mar 22, 2019

Thelma M. Brost, 98, of Oxford, IN passed away at Cumberland Pointe Healthcare in West Lafayette 2:45 PM Friday March 22, 2019. She was born in Freeland Park, IN September 18, 1920, the daughter of the late Bernard and Rose Malady Schroeder and was a graduate of Fowler, IN High School. Thelma married William Harold Brost in Fowler, IN July...

Austin Harris

Austin Harris

Mar 18, 2019

Austin “Kohle” Harris, age 18, of Lafayette, Indiana, died unexpectedly on Monday, March 18, 2019. He was born in Lafayette on June 11, 2000 and was a sophomore at Harrison High School. Kohle lived life to its fullest and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He always had a smile on his face, was a friend to everyone...

Carole Howard

Carole Howard

Mar 18, 2019

Carole Lee (Sutton) Howard, 60, of Lafayette, passed away at Franciscan St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Lafayette 12:48 AM Monday March 18, 2019. She was born in Lafayette June 5, 1958, the daughter of the late Clyde A. and Hortense A. (Klutzke) Sutton, and was a graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School. Carole was employed in several occupations during her...

Kevin Leuck

Kevin Leuck

Mar 17, 2019

Kevin P. Leuck, 67, of Oxford, Indiana, passed away at his residence early Sunday morning March 17, 2019. He was born May 11, 1951 in Lafayette, IN to Rosetta Henry Leuck and the late Paul Leuck and was a 1969 graduate of Benton Central High School. Kevin married Cheryl A. ‘Sherry” Hatke at Sacred Heart Church in Fowler April 29,...

James Keating

James Keating

Mar 16, 2019

James Thomas Keating, 86, of Lafayette, husband of Noriko Ishii Keating, passed away at Franciscan East, St. Elizabeth Hospital Saturday afternoon, March 16, 2019. James was born in Lafayette May 8, 1932, the son of the late Robert and Inez Keating. A Celebration of Life service will be announced at a later date. Hahn-Groeber Funeral & Cremation Service is honored...

Marcia Straw

Marcia Straw

Mar 11, 2019

Marcia Lee (Smith) Straw, 75 of Linden, passed away on March11, 2019 at Franciscan Health in Lafayette. Marcia was born in Indianapolis on October 4, 1943 to Paul “Robby” and Vera L. (Richwine) Smith. She graduated from Pike High School, Ball State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s degree in Library Science. Prior to...

Dolores Cavanaugh

Dolores Cavanaugh

Mar 10, 2019

Dolores J. Cavanaugh, 88, of Lafayette, passed away at St. Anthony Healthcare in Lafayette 11:29 AM Sunday March 10, 2019. She was born in Lafayette August 8, 1930, the daughter of the late Lawrence O. and Odessa “Bessie” Smith Thompson. Dolores was a 1948 graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School and a 1951 graduate of Lafayette Home Hospital School of...

Gary Hahn

Gary Hahn

Mar 7, 2019

Gary D. Hahn, 79, of Fairfield Glade, TN died March 7, 2019 at his home of congestive heart failure. He was born October 4, 1939 in Greensburg, IN, son of the late L. David and Verna R. Hahn. Gary married Barbara Tirey Stark on March 28, 1992 in Indianapolis and she survives. He was a graduate of Crawfordsville, IN high...

Dr. Rev. Carl Malmgren

Dr. Rev. Carl Malmgren

Mar 3, 2019

Dr. Rev. Carl August Malmgren passed away peacefully, Sunday March 3rd, at his home in Lafayette, IN surrounded by family. He was 70. Carl was born May 17th, 1948 in Gothenburg, NE to Stanley and Margret Malmgren. He grew up and attended school in a two room schoolhouse in the sandhills of Western Nebraska. In 1966 he graduated from...

Major Sherwin

Major Sherwin

Mar 2, 2019

Major W Sherwin, beloved husband and father, passed away unexpectedly on March 2, while vacationing in Cancun, Mexico. Major was born in Romney, Indiana, on August 30, 1960, the son of the late Mary A Avery and Curtis L Sherwin Sr. He attended Wainwright and McCutcheon high schools, graduating in 1978. He earned an Associates degree In Computer Science from...

A. Belanger

A. Belanger

Mar 1, 2019

Lawrence “Larry” Belanger, 48, died at home in Lafayette, IN on March 1, 2019 following an extended illness, but death was unexpected. Larry was born on February 19, 1971 in Lafayette, IN and was the son of Arthur W. and Mary R. Belanger. Larry graduated Central Catholic High in Lafayette and with honors from Ball State University. Following high...

Connie Biddle

Connie Biddle

Feb 21, 2019

Connie Sue Biddle, age 61, of Lafayette, passed away at Franciscan St. Elizabeth East Hospital 9:25 AM Thursday February 21, 2019. Connie was born in Lafayette June 20, 1957, the daughter of the late Elvis and Lois Price Owens and attended Tippecanoe County Schools. She married William G. Biddle in Winnie, Texas March 15, 1988 and he survives. Connie was...

Ellen Rasmussen

Ellen Rasmussen

Feb 21, 2019

Ellen Rasmussen January 2, 1921- February 21, 2019 Ellen Lorene Gilbert Rasmussen was born on January 2, 1921 near Rainsville, Indiana, the daughter of Albert Gilbert and Della Mae McBeath Gilbert. Ellen moved several times as a young girl as her father worked for the railroad. She lived in Templeton and graduated from Oxford High School. She graduated from...

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