All Obituaries

Kimberly “Kim” Sue (Butz) Claire, 62, of Fowler, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023 with her husband by her side.  Kimberly was born September 26, 1960 to James and Jaenett (Mosson) Butz as the oldest of three children. Kim then graduated from Frankfort High School and then from Indiana State University to earn her Bachelors in elementary education.  Kim babysat many years before becoming a teacher’s aid at Sacred heart School from 1998-2007 then became a...

Kendra Kay (Bisher) Crace, 66, of Earl Park passed away peacefully on March 4, 2023 surrounded by her family and loved ones. Kendra grew up in Battle Ground and was a 1974 graduate of Harrison High School. She worked at Purdue University for 16 years in the Copy Center of the Brown Chemistry Building. Previous to working at Purdue, she had a home daycare and lovingly cared for neighborhood children. She enjoyed retirement by traveling with her husband in their RV and riding their Harley...

Sue Darlene (Hendryx) Rawles Barrett, 82, of West Lafayette, died February 22, 2023.  Sue was born July 23, 1940, the daughter of, the late, Chester A. “Whitey” and Susie Valentine (Darnell) Hendryx. She was a graduate of Brookston High School and Indiana Business College. Sue was an avid Purdue and Cubs fan and enjoyed going to her children and grandchildren’s sporting events.  She also enjoyed reading, the 4H and playing cards. She was a member of Fowler United...

Tina Marie Ealy, 57, of Foresman, IN, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023. She was born December 23, 1965 in Rensselaer, IN the daughter of, the late, Guy Arthur Sr, and Rosalind “Rose” (Wooten) Hoaks. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by sister, Janet, niece, Becca, as well as two grandchildren, Brooklynn and Christopher II. She is survived by husband, Paul Ealy, Sr. of Brook, children, Chris (Bobbi) of Watseka, IL, Ryan (Rita) of Papineau IL,...

Robert James “Jim” Harrolle, Sr., 80, of Kentland passed away February 12, 2023. Jim was a loving husband and father who enjoyed chasing after his grandchildren. He retired as a well-respected leader in his trade as a Union Millwright of Local 1043. As an avid golfer, Jim earned an impressive five holes-in-one. He shared his love of the game with his children and was often found at his favorite golf course coaching and sharing his knowledge with others. Jim also had a love for...

Teresa Ann Cleveland, 46, of Rensselaer, passed away January 24, 2023. She was born the daughter of, the late, Paul and Carolyn (Forehand) Cleveland on May 21, 1976. Teresa enjoyed spending time with her dog, Bronson, family and friends. She is survived by brother, David (Heather) Cleveland, niece, Kara, nephew, Christopher and aunt, Sally.  She is preceded in death by parents, brother, Ronald and uncles, Richard and James. The family will have a private service. In lieu of flowers,...

James A Reed, 75, adjunct professor, of Kirkwood Mo. went to be with the Lord January 18,2023 after battling cancer. Born in 1947 in Crawfordsville, to Glen I. Reed (deceased) and survived by Rose-Marie Reed, of Columbia City, Indiana, he graduated from Oxford high school in 1965 then earned multiple history scholarships from Purdue University where he received his BA and MA in European History in 1970.  He then served in Giebelstadt, Germany in the US Army.  After returning,...

Steven V. Gick, 73, of Fowler, passed away January 7th, 2023 in Lafayette at IU Arnett Hospital after a long illness. Steven was born on June 13th, 1949 in Swanington, IN, the son of, the late, Peter Charles and Loretta A. (Weisenberger) Gick. Steven married his childhood sweetheart, Jane A. Matson, on November 4th, 1967 and they enjoyed 43 years of marriage before her death. Steve had 3 daughters:  Kelly (Gary) Roe, Catherine (Scott) Stinson and Tracy (Tyrone) Emilson.  6...

Kassandra Wilson, 39, of Fowler, died January 1, 2023. She was born in Brook and graduated from South Newton High School.  She became a CNA because she loved to help people then went on to meet husband of 18 years, Cory Wilson. He survives with her 5 beautiful kids: Kelsy, Kayla, Kylee, Matthew and Tanner all of Fowler as well as her mother, Pam Allis, father, Harry Spurgeon both of Goodland, sister, Brittani (Brian) Wilson of Fowler, grandfather, Jerry Wilson of Brook as well as a host...

John Dixon Parker, 64, of Goodland passed peacefully Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Hospice at Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, IN. His passing follows a 22 year struggle with end-stage lung disease. John is preceded in death by his father John, mother Mary ,and sister Carla.   He is survived by his sisters Linda (David) Ranz and Lisa (Pete) Berger, nephew Paul (Mary) Ranz, nieces, Carla Ranz and Becca (Mitch Sauvageau) Ranz of Tennessee, aunt, Jean and uncle, Don Cowan of Waynetown,...