Obituaries

May 29, 2023

Wayne Oliver Cupp, 88, formerly of Brook, IN, passed away May 29, 2023, in Avon, IN. Wayne was born on January 25, 1935, to, the late, Earl and Evelyn (Barriball) Cupp in Watseka, IL. Wayne worked as a farmer for several decades. He was involved with the Newton County Fair and was superintendent of the tractor pull...

May 26, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Warren David Martin. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 20, 2023

Ardis Anna (Reed) Lawrence, 97, of Brook died May 20, 2023 on the Reed family farm. She was born January 5, 1926 to Glenn L. and Margaret (Jayne) Reed also on the Reed family farm. Her family lived in Fowler when Ardis was young and moved to the Reed Farm South of Brook by the time she was 14....

May 19, 2023

Marvin Clyde Whaley, 97, of Brook, Indiana, died Friday, May 19, 2023. Marvin was born at home in Brook to  parents, Marion Thomas and Fern (Small) Whaley. Marvin graduated from Brook High School in 1944 and was a lifelong member of Brook United Methodist Church. In August, 1944, Marvin was drafted into the US Navy and served on a...

May 18, 2023

Thomas Arthur Anderson, 82, passed away on May 18, 2023, after a heartbreaking battle of dementia, at White Oak Health Campus in Monticello, IN. Tom was born January 19, 1941, in Rensselaer, IN to the late F. Leonard and Mildred O. (Hoon) Anderson.

After Tom graduated from the Brook High School, in 1959, he began his career...

May 15, 2023

Richard “Dick” Allen Antcliff, 83, of Brook, passed away in Indianapolis on May 15, 2023 after suffering a brain hemorrhage following a day filled with doing what he loves, working outside. He was surrounded by his wife of 56 years, Joyce, and their children as he fought hard to recover and return to the farm where he was born...

Apr 30, 2023

Charles “Sam” Rees, 65, of Goodland, passed away April 30, 2023 in Lafayette with his sister, Louann by his side.  Sam was born November 25, 1957 in Watseka, IL to, the late, Russell “Red” and Virginia (Honn) Rees of Goodland.

Sam graduated from Carroll County High School in Flora, IN residing with his sister and brother in-law,...

Apr 19, 2023

Michael “Mike” W. Cobleigh, 53, passed away at IU Arnett Hospital after struggling with ALS since December of 2022, and lost his battle April 19, 2023 surrounded by several of his family members and special friends when it was time to go home. He was born May 28, 1969 in the little town of Brook, Indiana and grew up...

Apr 8, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Joanna Gamble. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 4, 2023

James Robert “Jim” Young, 71, passed away at home April 4, 2023 surrounded by his family.  He was born January 3, 1952 to Robert and Mina Young.  Jim is survived by his wife of 50 years, Karen; 2 daughters, Jennifer (Todd) Wetli of West Lafayette and Jill (Ryan) McCoy of Valparaiso; 5 granddaughters, Annie, Gracie and Ellie Wetli and...

Apr 2, 2023

Thomas Lee Wilson, 87, of Brook, passed away April 2, 2023 with his family by his side.

Tom was born October 8th 1935, in Morocco to Claude and Cleo (Archibald) Wilson. Tom graduated from Brook High School in 1953.

Tom's siblings include: David Wilson, Richard Wilson, Jerry Wilson all...

Apr 2, 2023

Francis “Pap” Weller, 85 of Fowler, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023, at his beloved home surrounded by his family.

Born September 10, 1937, in Goodland, IN, the son of Joseph and Helen (Graham) Weller. After graduating from Earl Park High School, he joined the US Marine Corps, where he earned the rank of Gunnery Sergeant.  When...

Mar 24, 2023

Billy Earl Cail, 69, of Fowler, passed away peacefully Friday, March 24, 2023, at Franciscan Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana.

Billy was born August 1, 1953, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to Earl Cail and Mary Lou (Hooper) Cail. He is survived by sons, Derick and Josh Cail, daughters, Melissa Cail and Rochelle McCoy, sister, Betty Cail, along with...

Mar 12, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for David Sisney. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 8, 2023

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...

Mar 4, 2023

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,...

Feb 22, 2023

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...

Feb 20, 2023

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...

Feb 12, 2023

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...

Feb 11, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Susan Deardurff. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.