Obituaries
Virginia Burton
Nov 4, 2026
Virginia "Gin" S. Burton (84), of Goodland, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, November 4th, 2026. She was born on April 2, 1942 in Rensselaer, Indiana to Leo and Irene (Davidson) Miiller.
Gin was the daughter of a livestock dealer and homemaker and the second-born of three children. She learned what it meant to be a homemaker herself at a...
Doris Hough
Oct 27, 2026
Doris Jean Hough (1935–2026)
Doris Jean Hough, 91, of Brook, Indiana, passed away on October 27, 2026, at Franciscan Health Lafayette, leaving behind a void that can never be filled.
Doris was born in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1935 to John and Bertha Ransone. As a child, she enjoyed spending time with her grandparents on their family farm. She had a love for...
Stanley Dean Rider Sr.
Oct 20, 2026
Stanley Dean Rider Sr., 87, of Fowler, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Creasy Springs Health Campus in Lafayette, Indiana. He was born July 26, 1939, to the late Archie Verlon Rider and Eleanor Elizabeth (Holihan) Rider.
Stanley spent almost his entire life in the town of Fowler, Indiana, and was a graduate of Fowler High School, Class of...
Peggy L Thurston
Oct 19, 2026
Peggy L. Thurston, 72, of Lafayette, Indiana, passed away on October 19, 2026. A woman of incredible spirit and a "spunky" attitude that brightened any room, Peggy will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Her greatest joy in life was her family. She was a devoted mother who leaves behind a loving legacy in...
Farris "Dale" Sharp
Oct 16, 2026
Farris "Dale"" Sharp
1948-2026
October 16, 2026 Farris "Dale" Sharp, 78, died after battling cancer for several months. Parker and Gladys Sharp, a young Colorado couple, gave birth to their first child on September 14, 1948. In 1951, Dale's parents, along with baby brother Doyle, moved to Benton County Indiana. Dale graduated from Boswell High School (class of...
Kenny Ringle
Oct 14, 2026
Kenneth A. Ringle, 83, formerly of Fowler, passed away October 14, 2026. Kenny was born on November 18, 1942 to Leo and Minnie (Windler) Ringle. Kenny graduated from Fowler High School in 1960.. Kenny served 5 years in the Army National Guard. On September 29, 1962 he married Tish Strasburger. They were happily married for 59 years. They were blessed...
William Eugene Riegle
Oct 13, 2026
William ( Bill) Eugene Riegle was born on April 16, 1934 in Kentland Indiana to parents Walter O. and Evelyn S ( Cripe) Riegle, and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 13, 2026. He married his loving wife, B.Joan Honn on March 7, 1954, spending the next 67 years together and bringing three children into...
Brian Schwartz
Sep 24, 2026
Fowler – Brian “Bubba” Schwartz, 43, of Fowler, passed away at 2:42 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 2026, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis after a courageous battle with brain cancer.
Born March 22, 1983, in Lafayette, Indiana, to Gary and Sue (Pitstick) Schwartz, Brian was a 2002 graduate of Benton Central High School. From his teenage years he worked alongside...
Carol D. Brock
Sep 18, 2026
Carol D. Brock, 79, of Kentland, Indiana passed away peacefully on September 18, 2026 at home. She was born on August 14, 1947, in Nancy Kentucky to her late parents, Kenneth and Alta Hislope. She lived in Kentland, IN and spent her time as a dedicated Purdue, Cubs and Bears fan.
On December 28, 1963, in Somerset, Kentucky, Carol married her...
Jim Budreau
Aug 29, 2026
James Joseph, “Jim”, Budreau, 82 of Fowler, passed away on Saturday, August 29th, 2026 after a short battle with leukemia. Per his wishes, Jim passed in his home, surrounded by his loving family and his “Honey” Dianne. Jim faced many health challenges yet he always remained positive, happy and set goals for himself. God welcomed him to Heaven, but not...
Barbara Buschman
Aug 18, 2026
Barbara Buschman, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on June 30, 1953, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Barbara was the beloved daughter of Meddie and Inez Lanoue. She is now reunited with her parents, her brother David, sisters Julie, Sandy, and Teresa, and...
Evelyn J. Cooper
Aug 1, 2026
Evelyn J. Cooper
November 6, 1943 – August 1, 2026
Evelyn J. (Pitstick) Cooper age 82, of West Lafayette (Montmorenci) passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026, following a brave battle with cancer, with her loving family by her side.
Evelyn was born to Lawrence and Audrey (Lohr) Pitstick and grew up on the family farm in Remington. A graduate of Remington High...
Carldonna Wethington
Jul 31, 2026
Carldonna “Kay” Wethington, 81, of Fowler, Indiana, passed away at her residence on July 30, 2026, at 10:45 pm, peacefully and surrounded by her family.
She was born in Cass County Indiana on December 23, 1944, to the late Carl and Donnabelle (Brady) Knight. Kay went on to attend Adams Township Schools in Carroll County and later, Boswell High School.
Her first...
Angela “Angie” D Van Wienen
Jul 22, 2026
It is with the heaviest hearts that we share that Angela D. “Angie” Van Wienen, of Brook, Indiana, made her heavenly transition on July 22nd at 2:29 PM after complications following surgery. She was surrounded by her loved ones.
Born on January 29th, 1956, Angie is preceded in death by her husband and high school sweetheart, David A. Van Wienen, the...
Joyce Whaley
Jul 20, 2026
In Loving Memory Joyce Whaley March 8, 1933-July 20, 2026
Joyce passed peacefully from this life the morning of July 20th in Attica, IN after a decline in health. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family and caregivers during the last days of her life.
Joyce was born in Brook, IN to Arthur and May Reading. After graduating from Brook...
Roy Raymond Cripe
Jul 4, 2026
On July 4, 2026, Roy Raymond Cripe passed away peacefully at home, with his wife of 39 years by his side.
Roy was born on September 21, 1951, in Watseka, Illinois, to Raymond and Marion (Magruder) Cripe. While attending Indiana University, he earned his Associate’s degree before being drafted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, serving his country while...
Clarabelle (Danruther) Padgett
Jun 22, 2026
Clarabelle Padgett
Clarabelle (Danruther) Padgett was born in Brook, Indiana on October 6, 1930. She lived with her mother, Clara May (Heuser) Danruther, her father, William J. Danruther and her older sister May Louise (Hiestand) Danruther on Main Street.
Clarabelle grew up in Brook and attended Brook High School where she played drums in the band. She met Richard Alvin (“Sam”) Padgett...
Jane Whaley
Jun 20, 2026
Jane Marie Whaley, 76, of Brook, Indiana, died Saturday, June 20, 2026. Jane was born on December 15, 1949, to parents Kenneth “Bud” and Thelma “Cork” Carroll. Jane graduated from South Newton High School in 1968.
Jane married her high school sweetheart, John Charles “Chuck” Whaley, on August 30, 1970. They had two children; John Edward Whaley and Jana Lee Whaley.
To...
Troy Hatke
Jun 8, 2026
Troy Hatke, a beloved son, father, brother, and friend, passed away on June 8, 2026, at the age of 51, after a courageous battle with a sudden illness. Born on July 19, 1974, in Lafayette, Indiana, Troy spent his life cultivating not only the land he loved but also the relationships and cherished memories that will forever be etched in...
Donald L. Nelson
Jun 7, 2026
Donald L. Nelson, 101, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Born and raised in Benton County, Don graduated from Pine Township School in 1943. He enlisted in the United States Navy in January 1945, serving as an aviation machinist and aerial gunner (turret gunner). During his military service, he married the love of his life, June Larson, on October 6,...
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