Obituaries
Montgomery, Tippecanoe & Benton County Obituaries
Janice K. Layden
Mar 13, 2024
Janice Kay Layden, beloved mother, sister, aunt, friend, and protector of cats, died on March 13th, 2024, in Lafayette, Indiana. She was 76 years old.
Jan was born on December 9th, 1947, to Chuck and Maxine Layden in Lafayette, Indiana, joining her big brother, Max. Their younger brother, Ron, arrived six years later.
Jan was a gentle, kind soul with a strong...
Dr. Robert J. Roetker, DDS
Mar 8, 2024
Robert Roetker (Doc), 93 passed away on March 8, 2024, at 9:10 PM surrounded by family. We celebrate that Doc is now reunited with Anita, his lovely wife of 68 years, and other family members that are welcoming him into heaven. Anita preceded him on October 9, 2022. Doc was born in Terre Haute, the son of the late Herbert...
James A. Handy
Mar 5, 2024
James A. Handy, 94, of Fowler, IN passed away at his residence early Tuesday morning, March 5, 2024. James was born in Sheldon Township, Iroquois, County, Illinois the son of Frank L. and Lottie L. (Stanley) Handy and was a 1947 graduate of Center Township High school in Fowler. He married Mary Ellen Jessup in Fowler, IN November 17, 1957,...
Clarence M. Crowe
Mar 3, 2024
Clarence M. Crowe, passed away on March 3, 2024. He was born January 31, 1944, to James and Gertrude Crowe (Davis). He was a 1963 graduate of Central Catholic High School. Clarence married Mary K. Crowe on April 4, 1964, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Lafayette. He retired in 2002 from the extrusion department at ALCOA. Clarence enjoyed going camping...
John S. Phillips
Feb 26, 2024
John S. Phillips, 74, a lifelong member of the Lafayette community, passed away at Rosewalk Village of Lafayette. He was born on November 18, 1949 to Francis & Mary C. Phillips. John was known for his diverse career, having worked at National Homes, Rostone, Carpet Warehouse, Camera Craftsman, Berry's Camera Shop, and Camera Outfitters. He also attended classes at Vincennes...
Edward A. Cavanaugh
Feb 18, 2024
Edward A. Cavanaugh, Jr., passed away on February 18, 2024. He was born May 25, 1929, to Edward A. Cavanaugh and “Nellie” (Renfrow) Cavanaugh. He was a 1948 graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He was deployed to Korea in September 1950 and was a Bronze Star recipient. Edward married Dolores J....
Mary Alaine Langan
Feb 17, 2024
Mary Alaine Langan, 69, of Lafayette, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at her residence on Saturday February 17, 2024. Mary was born in Detroit, MI May 15, 1954 the daughter of the late Joseph Kenneth and Virginia Mae (Schmitt) Langan. She was a graduate of Rosary High School and Henry Ford Community College in Detroit, MI. Mary had resided in...
Mary Ellen Peters
Feb 17, 2024
Mary Ellen Peters, 99, of Lafayette, IN passed away at Five Star Residences in Lafayette 9:45 AM Saturday Feb. 17, 2024 where she had resided the past two years. She was born in Lafayette August 29, 1924 the daughter of the late Harvey H. and Nellie Anna (Tengen) Kantz. Mary Ellen attended St. Boniface Grade School and was a 1942...
Carol A. Edmundson
Feb 10, 2024
Carol A. Edmundson, 85, of Lafayette, passed away at 4:15 PM Saturday February 10 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Lafayette June 10, 1938, the daughter of the late Chet Gard and Mary (Haffner) Gard and was a 1956 graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School. Carol married John E. Edmundson at St. Lawrence Church in...
Richard (Dick) Allen Best
Jan 29, 2024
Richard (Dick) Allen Best, age 90, of Lafayette, passed away January 29, 2024. He was born on September 1, 1933 to Oscar and Pearl (May) Best. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Sharon. Surviving are Dick’s children: David Best and Steven (Amie) Best and granddaughters Carolyn Best and Quinn Best.
Dick grew up in Garrett, Indiana....
Carmen C. Werner
Jan 25, 2024
Carmen Caroline Werner, 78, of Lafayette, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 25, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Oak Park, IL on October 3, 1945, to Dominic and Marie DeMay. Carmen loved spending time outdoors. She loved playing golf with her golf league ladies, working in her...
Donald Leroy Clute
Jan 14, 2024
Donald Leroy Clute, 96, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 3:36 PM. Donald was born in Fowler, Indiana on October 1,1927. He was the son of the late Charles and Vera (Forshey) Clute. Donald was raised in Benton County and graduated from Fowler High School in 1945. Upon graduation Donald served in...
Elma M. Nichols
Jan 6, 2024
Elma M. Nichols, beloved matriarch, passed away on January 6, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at St. Anthony Healthcare. She was born on November 3, 1919, in Lafayette, IN.
After graduating from Lafayette Jefferson High School, Elma began her career at the BMV where she excelled for several years before transitioning to work for a Ford dealer....
Thomas Peter "Pete" Arvidson
Dec 29, 2023
Thomas Peter “Pete” Arvidson, 84, of Lafayette, passed away Friday December 29, 2023 at 1:45 A. M. in St. Anthony Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Lafayette. Pete was born in Lafayette December 9, 1939, the son of the late Elmer Peter Arvidson and Elizabeth Aletha Bowyer Arvidson. He was a graduate of Otterbein, IN High School and Indiana Business...
Paul Floyd Clark
Dec 27, 2023
Paul Floyd Clark, age 74, entered into eternal rest on December 27,2023, at the Lexington Medical Center, in Lexington, South Carolina.
Born on July 26, 1949, in Worcester, Massachusetts, he was a son of the late Edward Coe Clark and the late Rose Elizabeth Fitzsimmons Clark.
Paul proudly served his country in the United States Navy, where he was...
Dr. Dean Murray Hunter, MD
Nov 30, 2023
Dr. Dean Murray Hunter, M.D., age 92 of Lafayette, passed away at Five Star Senior Living in Lafayette at 6:10 AM Thursday November 30, 2023 where he had resided since January 2020. Dr. Hunter was born in Santa Barbara, CA June 11, 1931, the son of the late Dean Polhemus and Harriet Ynez (Rowan) Hunter and resided on the...
Daniel N. "Dan" Korty
Nov 22, 2023
Daniel N. “Dan” Korty, 77, of Romney, Indiana, peacefully entered into his eternal reward on Wednesday, November, 22, 2023.
Dan was born on October 13, 1946 to the late Norbert and Marian (Allgeier) Korty of Lafayette, Indiana. He graduated in 1964 from Central Catholic HS. From 1966-67 Dan bravely served his country with the 1st Cavalry Division, 15th...
Robert Joseph Holda
Nov 6, 2023
Robert Joseph Holda, known as “Bob” or “Sponge Bob” to many of his friends, joined the communion of saints on November 6, 2023. Bob, a lifetime native of Lafayette, Indiana, was born July 20, 1953. He died at age 70.
Bob earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from the School of Hospitality at...
Norma Louise Aschenberg
Nov 4, 2023
Norma Louise Aschenberg passed away early Saturday morning at Creasy Springs Health Campus November 4th. Norma was born the youngest of seven children to Jesse Ray Moss and Nina Kerby Moss March 23, 1930, on the family farm in Howard County Indiana. She married the love of her life John Francis Aschenberg on May 17th, 1958.
She graduated...
Seph Matthew "Matt" Wright-Wentz
Nov 1, 2023
Seph Matthew “Matt” Wright-Wentz, 35, born on December 31, 1987, in Lafayette, IN, passed away suddenly on November 1, 2023, in Brunswick, GA. Matt spent the majority of his schooling years in Lafayette schools before graduating from Winamac High School in 2006. During his time in High School, Matt thrived while playing football. Following his graduation, he pursued studies...
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