Obituaries

Nov 15, 2024

Paul Franklin Bilyeu, 83, of Rensselaer, passed away November 15, 2024, at George Ade Memorial Home. He was born November 3, 1941, in Rensselaer, Indiana to, the late, Marshall and Mildred (Nehring) Bilyeu. 

Paul graduated from Rensselaer Central High School. Paul worked as an independent welder for Bilyeu & Eaton and for Monon Trailers. He loved to cheer on the Chicago...

Nov 12, 2024

John W. Shide, 58, of Goodland,  tragically passed away, November 12th, 2024 from heart complications shortly after his surgery.John was born on January 6th, 1966 in Lafayette Indiana as the youngest child of John J and Emma Shide who preceded him in death.He is survived by: son, Vince, brothers, Joe, Steve, and Pete, and sisters, Kathy and Rose.He was farm-raised...

Nov 5, 2024

JoAnn (Hubertz) Peck, 90, of Earl Park, died November 5, 2024 at her home surrounded by loved ones. JoAnn was born February 3, 1934 the beloved daughter of Charles Basil and Virginia Pauline (Park) Hubertz.

 JoAnn is preceded in death by her parents and husband Marion Udell Peck and two daughters, Celeste (Peck) Goodman and Gabrielle (Peck) Deno. She is survived...

Nov 4, 2024

Roger Dale Laffoon, Jr., 52, of Goodland passed away in his home Monday, November 4, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. Roger was born October 17, 1972 to Laura and Roger Laffoon. Sr. 

He was loved by many and leaves behind many friends and loved ones. He was born in Indianapolis, IN, but lived most of his Life in Goodland...

Oct 22, 2024

Helen Maxine Strole Treado, 82, Kentland, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at George Ade Memorial Health Care Center in Brook.

She was born in Rensselaer, IN , on June 13, 1942, the daughter of F. Joseph and Luella (Hogle) Strole. On August 12, 1961, she married Jeremy R. Treado, who survives her.

Helen graduated from Brook High School in 1960. She...

Oct 18, 2024

Janet Willhite, 68, of Goodland, Indiana passed away peacefully Friday, October 18th in the comfort of her home and with her family.

Janet was born September 13th, 1956 in Watseka, Illinois to the late William “Bill” and Eileen (Davis) Woods of Brook, IN, and was raised on the family farm. She graduated from South Newton High School in 1974 and went...

Oct 14, 2024

Randall “Randy” John Muller, 68, of Fowler, born to the late Jack Muller and Marge Muller passed away at his home after his long-fought battle with cancer, October 14, 2024. He was born in Lafayette on December 21, 1955 and graduated from Benton Central HS in 1974.

After graduation he continued to live in Fowler and worked on the family farm...

Oct 11, 2024

Donald “Henry” Gregg Schwartz, 73, of Fowler, born to the late Donald R. and Irene (Benner) Schwartz passed away peacefully at home after a long struggle with cancer, October 11, 2024.

He was born in Lafayette on October 7, 1951 and graduated from Benton Central HS in 1969 then went on to marry Cheryl D. Claire on July 11, 1995.

 After graduation...

Sep 28, 2024

Richard Hurst Fisher, 72, of Lafayette and formerly of Boswell, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024. He was born May 24, 1952 in Lafayette, Indiana to Richard (Dick) and Martha Hurst Fisher. Rick was raised on the family farm and an active 10-year 4-H and FFA member. He graduated from Benton Central High School in 1970 and married Nona Sharp...

Sep 25, 2024

James T. Rainier, known to family and friends as Jim, passed away on September 25, 2024, at the age of 92, bringing a close to a most remarkable and impactful life that touched all of those around him. Jim was born to the late James N. and Claribel (Trudeau) Rainier.

Jim’s life was a testament to commitment—both professionally and personally. Growing...

Sep 20, 2024

Richard Paul Brouillette, 90, of Fowler, passed away peacefully surrounded by family September 20, 2024 at Franciscan Health, Lafayette, Indiana, after a brief illness.

Born on April 3, 1934, to Robert and Marie (Bohlinger) Brouillette, Dick grew up on the family farm located west of Fowler and graduated from Fowler High School in 1952. He served in the Army National Guard...

Sep 15, 2024

Joyce “Sandy” Lorraine Leburg, 90, of Fowler passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday, September 15, 2024 in Ft. Wayne IN.

She was born December 4, 1933 in Hayward, Wisconsin to Adolph and Hazel (Erickson) Sandstrom.

Raised in Hayward, she graduated from Hayward High School in 1951. She then attended Minneapolis Business College.

She met the love of her life Bill Leburg in...

Sep 12, 2024

Charles “Chuck” Lucterhand, 69, of Remington, passed away unexpectedly on September 12, 2024, in Tampa, Florida.

Chuck was born July 22, 1955 in Lafayette, Indiana, the son of Denneth “Lucky” and Virginia Lucterhand. He was a 1973 graduate of Tri-County High School and also graduated from International Business College in 1975. Chuck married Channell Herrera on September 23, 2016.

Chuck was the...

Aug 24, 2024

Bethel Souligne Utter, 92, of Fowler, passed away peacefully August 24, 2024 at Cumberland Pointe Health Campus in West Lafayette. Bethel was born June 13, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois to Rupert and Stella Hill. She married Robert Souligne February 7th, 1953 who preceded her in death on January 16, 1981. She then married Donald Utter February 27, 1988 and preceded...

Aug 18, 2024

Pauline Ekstrom, 97, of Brook passed away Sunday, August 18th, in Rensselaer, IN. 

Pauline was born April 9, 1927, at home in Brook, IN to Bill and Violet Whaley. A lifelong resident of Brook, Pauline graduated from Brook High School in 1945. She married Norman Ekstrom February 9, 1951 at Mount Zion. 

Pauline is survived by her children Marilyn Ekstrom, Ed (Lisa)...

Aug 14, 2024

Joyce A Wallpe, 82, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, Aug 14, 2024. Joyce was the daughter of Andrew and Leona Wallpe, born December 14, 1941. She attended St. Mary grade school in Dunnington, IN, and St Francis HS in Mishawaka, IN. 

Joyce retired from the Benton Co. retirement village after years of service, cooking, cleaning and showing her kind...

Aug 6, 2024

Beautiful Theresa Pauline (Cutter) Hasser, 96, left this world peacefully in the arms of her loving children, Kathy Hasser Oehler and Steve Hasser, on Tuesday August 6, 2024 in her home in Jacksonville, Fl. She joyfully entered heaven and into the arms of our Lord, her husband George, son Mike, granddaughters Emily and Korin, and other heavenly family and friends.

Theresa...

Jul 19, 2024

Donald Raphael Glenn, 76, passed away July 19th, 2024. He was a beloved father, husband, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

 Don was born August 5th, 1947 in Rensselaer, IN and spent his formative years growing up in Morocco, IN. He graduated from the old Morocco High School in 1965 and went on to serve...

Jul 18, 2024

Rose E. (Haas) Vanderwall, 81, of Fowler passed away July 18, 2024, at Franciscan Health-Indianapolis. She was born December 9, 1942, to the late Virgil “Bogie” and Agnes (Glotzbach) Haas.

Rose spent her childhood in Raub, was a graduate of Raub High School, Class of 1961, and spoke fondly of her time there. She married Dennis Vanderwall in November 1961 and...

Jul 5, 2024