Obituaries

Jan 18, 2024

Randall “Randy” Lee Witte, 75, of Goodland passed away peacefully at home Thursday, January 18, 2024 with his significant other of 21 years, Deb Streck Shufflebarger by his side.

He was the former production manager at Useful Products and a former Goodland Park board member.

Randy was born January 5, 1949 at St. Mary’s hospital...

Jan 12, 2024

Barbara “Sissy” Renee Gonczy, 53 of Goodland, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024 at IU Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. Sissy was a loved and loving daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend.

Barbara was born April 9, 1970 to the late, Laura (Roger, Sr.) Laffoon of Raub, IN and father Robert “Bob” (Barb) Gonczy of Morocco. Barb graduated...

Jan 9, 2024

Carole Ruth Manjak, 88, of West Lafayette, passed away peacefully at home, on January 9, 2024.

Carole was born November 14, 1935, to the late Leonard and Ruth (Brunson) Phillabaum in Peru, Indiana. Carole graduated from Peru High School (1954), and Ball State University with a bachelor's degree in music (1959). She taught music and was a...

Dec 31, 2023

Brian K Patrick, 59, of Brook, died December 31, 2023, at his home after fighting a long battle with cancer. Brian was born August 31, 1964, the son of the late Ortie and Nettie (Hopkins) Patrick in Valparaiso, IN. Brian met and married Marcia in 1992 and they remained together the rest of his days. He was a maintenance...

Dec 28, 2023

Dorothy "Marlene" (Hardebeck) Balensiefer, 82, of Remington, went to be with her Lord Thursday, December, 28, 2023 with her family by her side.  She was born May 5, 1941 in Lafayette, the daughter of Everett Adam and Mildred Caroline (Deno) Hardebeck. Marlene attended St. John the Baptist Catholic School and graduated from Earl Park High School in 1959.  Marlene...

Dec 28, 2023

Vena I Lewis, 92, of Fowler, passed away December 28, 2023 at Cumberland Pointe, West Lafayette. She was born February 27, 1931 in Gregory Kentucky to Tolliver and Bessie (Cooper) Denney. She always told us, she fell in love with a blue-eyed sailor, Hershel Lewis. They were married February 2, 1948, until his passing June 20, 1996.

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Dec 25, 2023

Billy J Reid, 81, of Rensselaer passed away Monday, December 25, 2023 at Lafayette Franciscan East. He was born on July 4, 1942, the son of Wilbur and Mary Reid. He was married to Eileen Cook-Reid at the time of his passing, she went to her eternal home, Sunday December 24, 2023, one day prior to him…some say to...

Dec 25, 2023

Lewis Leon Hoaks, 83, of Goodland, passed away surrounded by family Monday, December 25, 2023. He was born July 18, 1940 in Rensselaer to the late Charles “Earl” and Delorus (Sheets) Hoaks. Lewis enjoyed going out to feed the birds and eating his favorite snack, “Cheetos”, while watching every news channel available on TV. Lewis worked in the Rensselaer...

Dec 20, 2023

Howard Daniel Laffoon, 92, of Lafayette, left this world for his eternal home, Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Clinton House Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Frankfort.

He was born April 8, 1931 in Newton County, IN to Harry Daniel and Gladys M (Bassett) Laffoon.

Howard graduated from Mount Ayr High School in 1949 and served in...

Dec 17, 2023

Edward O'Hara, 81 of Lake Village, died December 17, 2023 at his home.  Edward was born January 15, 1942 in Cincinnati, OH. He proudly served our country as a Marine with the 3rd Tank Division and spent over two years in Vietnam during his four years in the Marine Corps before being Honorably discharged into the Marine Reserve. He...

Dec 9, 2023

Steve H. Datzman, 80, of Earl Park, died Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Heart of Mary Hospital, Urbana Illinois. He was born April 5th, 1943 at Watseka, Illinois, to the late Robert Charles and Jennie Datzman. He graduated from AJ Kent High School, Kentland, Indiana, in 1961 and he was inducted to the Army in September, 1966 and discharged...

Dec 8, 2023

Cory Robin Michael Wilson, 40, of Fowler, died December 8, 2023.  Cory was born the son of Mark E. Wilson and Patricia Lynn (Yeary) Cobleigh on April 19, 1983 in Valparaiso, IN.  Cory enjoyed Nascar, fishing and grilling for his family.  Earlier this year, he lost the love of his life, Kassandra (Allis) Wilson.

He leaves behind...

Dec 5, 2023

David W. Cripe, 63, of Oxford, passed away December 5, 2023 from cancer.  David was born May 11, 1960, the son of the late Phillip and Beatrice Cripe.  David is predeceased by his parents and brother Joe.  He is survived by brothers, Tom & Mike, sister, Diana, daughter, Allison and granddaughters, Nella, Lanie & Ayla as well as a...

Nov 26, 2023

Timothy Allen,Kinnaird, 69, of Brook, died November 26, 2023 at his home with family by his side.  He was a loving, caring husband, father, and grandfather. He was strict, supportive, playful, funny and full of jokes. He always gave a helping hand or a shoulder to cry on. He was a great mechanic at work, as well as at...

Nov 23, 2023

All arrangements will be held privately to carry out his wishes.  Please respect the families privacy at this time.

Nov 20, 2023

Sandie Gale Richards, age 61, of Brook passed away unexpectedly November 20, 2023, at Franciscan St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lafayette, IN following a brief illness.  On July 17, 1962, in Edmonton, KY, Sandie was born to Annette and Bedford Fields. Sandie was a graduate of North Montgomery High School in Linden IN. On September 7, 2002, she married Thomas...

Nov 18, 2023

Willie Thatcher, 68, of Boswell, IN went to be with the Lord Saturday morning November 18, 2023. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his beloved family at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. WIllie was born September 4, 1955 in Dallas, Texas to Joe Benito Thatcher and Crecencia (Muñoz) Thatcher. Willie was a 1974 graduate of PSJA High School...

Nov 6, 2023

Paul E. “Popeye” Marker, 74, of Fowler, died November 6, 2023 at his home with family by his side.

Paul was born, June 20, 1949, the son of, the late, Lawrence and Dorothea (Agan) Marker in Pittsboro, IN.  Paul graduated Pittsboro high school and was a former postal clerk for the State of Indiana.  He enjoyed western...

Nov 1, 2023

Charles Edwin Hollingsworth, 71, passed away peacefully November 1, 2023, at his residence with his family by his side.

Born October 28th, 1952, to James and Mary Hollingsworth, Chuck lived his rambunctious young life in Goodland, IN with his six siblings Bill, Steve, Jeff, Mary Lou, Teresea, and Kathy.

He met his high school sweetheart...

Oct 22, 2023

Rosemary E. (Anderson) Weist, 82, died October 22, 2023. Rosemary is survived by her husband William B. Weist, son Sean, daughter Cindy, siblings Philip (Marilynne) Anderson, Barbara Anderson, Sandra (Ron) Zimmerman, Russell Noel (Rosana) Anderson, and sister-in-law Irene Conner. She was preceded in death by brother Gilbert Anderson and youngest sister Gwendolyn Reagan. Bill and Rosemary celebrated 60 years...