Obituaries
Charlie F. Northern
Sep 2, 2025
Charlie F. Northern, 73 of Fowler, passed away September 2, 2025 surrounded by family at IU Health Arnett after a brave and determined battle with cancer. Though his journey ended before he could return back to his home, Charlie’s spirit remained bright and full of hope until the very end.
Charlie was born the son of Jenny Lowry and Charlie Northern...
Philip James Eilers
Sep 1, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of Philip James Eilers, who died on September 1, 2025.
Philip was born December 14, 2002, the loving son of Steven and Lisa Eilers, brother of Sarah and Jacob. He grew up in Brook, Indiana, and attended South Newton High School until a misguided cybersecurity experiment required him to switch...
Rose-Marie Reed
Aug 7, 2025
Rose-Marie Reed Born April 15 1922 at Michael Reese Hosp. Chicago, died peaceably on August 7 2025 in Columbia City, IN at Millers Marry Manor Hospice.
She married Glen Ivan Reed on Sept. 28, 1940. She had Bachelor of T and Master of T degrees and Graduate Clarksville School of Theology and excelled in Computer Programming, courses at Purdue University. She...
Miriam Pearl (Balensiefer) Budreau
Aug 1, 2025
Miriam Pearl (Balensiefer) Budreau, 86, formerly of Fowler, Indiana, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025 at Autumn Fields Adult Community in Hoopeston, Illinois.
Miriam was born on May 15, 1939 in Fowler, to the late Joseph and Martha (Ringle) Balensiefer. She was a cook at Fowler Elementary School for 32 years and was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church...
Dallie Mae Hood-Pizer
Jul 21, 2025
Dallie Mae (Caudill) Hood-Pizer, 81, former resident of Raub, IN passed away peacefully July 21, 2025, at the home of her son and daughter in-law Steve and Lori Hood of Boswell, IN. who survive.
Born to Kelly and Hazel (Collins) Caudill on November 24,1943 in Magoffin Co. Ky. She married the love of her life, James "Jim" Hood on May 7,1967...
Edward Ernest Schroeder
Jul 21, 2025
Edward E. Schroeder, 76, a lifelong resident of Fowler, Indiana, passed away on July 21, 2025.
Born April 12, 1949 the son of the late Edward and Elinor (Falwell) Schroeder. Ed remained deeply rooted in the community that shaped him. A proud graduate of Fowler High School, he began his working life at CJ Mueller Bottling Plant before building a long...
Janet Ann (Freeland) Greives Schutter
Jul 10, 2025
Janet Ann Greives Schutter passed away peacefully July 10, 2025 at Westminster Village, West Lafayette, Indiana. Special thanks to the entire staff at Westminster Village for taking excellent care of her during her stay. She was born October 17, 1930 in Earl Park, Indiana to Bernard E. and Mary Catherine Ringle Freeland. Janet graduated from Fowler High School in 1948...
Mark Russell Van Vleet
Jul 4, 2025
Mark Russell Van Vleet, 65, of Goodland, died July 4, 2025 in Brook. He was born in Gary, IN the son of Frank Russell and Sharon Lynn (Norris) Van Vleet on May 24, 1960.
He enjoyed woodworking, camping, music, but most of all spending time with his family. He loved eating pizza. His favorite dessert was chocolate banana pie. His favorite...
George P. Wallpe
Jun 1, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce that George P. Wallpe passed away on June 1st at the age of 75 with his family at his side.
George was a proud crop and livestock farmer in both Benton and Warren County; he practiced land conservation by becoming one of the first no till farmers in the area....
Patrick "Pat" Joseph Barrett
May 4, 2025
Patrick “Pat” J. Barrett, 81, of West Lafayette, died May 4, 2025. He was born September 10, 1943 in Lafayette, Indiana to Woodrow and Hazel (Hulse) Barrett. Married July 26, 1981 to Sue (Hendryx) Rawles Barrett.
Survived by children: E.B. Rawles (Janelle), Tom Rawles, John Rawles (Monique), Susie Geswein (Brian), grandchildren: Zach Rawles (Lauren), Rachel Pesch (Josh), Nick Rawles (Mallory), Shelby...
Marlene Jane (McDaniel) Strasburger
Apr 27, 2025
Marlene Jane (McDaniel) Strasburger, 73, passed peacefully at White Oaks Memory Care April 27, 2025 with her family by her side. Marlene was born in Lafayette, Indiana August 29, 1951 the daughter of the late Paul and Betty (Sorenson) McDaniel.
Marlene married Howard Strasburger June 10, 1972 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Earl Park. They made their home in Earl...
Kathleen Mary (Stath) Kindig
Apr 11, 2025
Kathleen M. (Stath) Kindig, 100, of Brook, went to be with Jesus April 11, 2025 at Autumn Trace Assisted Living in Kentland surrounded by her loving family. She had celebrated her 100th birthday November 6 with family and friends. She is the daughter of Wilbur and Fern Stath. On December 16, 1945, she was married to Lester E. Kindig. Kathleen...
Thomas Edward Williams
Apr 3, 2025
Thomas “Tom” Edward Williams, 70, of Fowler passed away peacefully Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 with his four daughters by his side. Born September 21, 1954 to the late Thomas and Joanne Williams. He grew up in Earl Park and attended Benton Central High School. Tom was a devoted member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Fowler.
Tom was a hardworking man...
Patricia A. Zollman Burton
Mar 28, 2025
Patricia A. Zollman Burton, 89, of Fowler, passed away peacefully Friday, March 28, 2025. Born March 20, 1936, to the late William and Linnie Gillen Zollman in rural Benton County, she attended the Pine Township school, was Baptized at the Mt. Gilboa Church and later attended Fowler Christian Church. Patricia married Gilbert Burton, and later divorced.
Patricia held many jobs throughout...
Eugene "Butch" Wallace Derflinger
Mar 27, 2025
Eugene "Butch" Derflinger, 81, passed away on March 27, 2025, at St. Anthony's Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Lafayette, Indiana. Born on December 8, 1943, in Morocco, Indiana, Butch lived a full and vibrant life rooted in hard work, laughter, and deep devotion to his family.
Butch was known for his fun-loving spirit and quick wit. A natural jokester with a...
Fredrick Tomlinson Miller
Mar 24, 2025
Fredrick Tomlinson Miller, 81, of Kentland, IN passed away March 24, 2025. Fred was born the son of the late, Frederick Willmore and Mary Margaret (Tomlinson) Miller on October 1, 1943. Fred told stories to anyone that would listen. Those stories are now a part of us, his family. Fred was active as a Boy Scout leader. He lived his...
Roy Allen Kindig
Mar 18, 2025
Roy Allen Kindig , 81, of Brook, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025, at Franciscan Hospital in Crown Point with his family at his side. He was born on May 3, 1943, in Brook, IN, to Ralph and Fern (Light) Kindig. Roy graduated from Brook High School in 1961 and attended a Purdue agriculture short course. He married his...
Wava Ilene (Noe) Ward
Mar 13, 2025
Wava Ilene Ward, 83, of Clinton, IN, passed away March 13, 2025. She was born May 20, 1941 in Paoli, IN the daughter of Henry and Bertha Noe. Wava was preceded in death by her parents, several sisters and brothers, beloved son, James Ward who passed in August 1984.
She is survived by her siblings, Henry and David Noe, Debbie Martin,...
Kevin Raye Hoaks
Mar 8, 2025
Kevin Raye Hoaks, age 56, of Wadena, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Kevin was born on May 11, 1968 in Brook, Indiana to Lewis and Marie (Sorenson) Hoaks.
Kevin enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and most of all farming. He had worked for many years farming in Goodland for Norman and Jeff Light.
Kevin is survived...
Patricia J. "Pat" Keith
Mar 7, 2025
Patricia J. Keith (Pat, Grandma Pat, Aunt Pat), age 96, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, March 7, 2025 at her home, Five Star Residences of Lafayette. Pat was born on December 20, 1928 in Keego Harbor, MI to the late Ivan B. Stiff and the late Inez (Terrell) Stiff. Pat spent most of her life in Fowler,...
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