Obituaries

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...

Oct 19, 2023

Luvicia "Vi" Strain, 70, of Brook Indiana passed away on Thursday October 19, 2023. She was born on May 29, 1953 to John and Selma Brown of Swanington Indiana. She graduated from Benton Central in 1972. She met her husband Jack Strain working at Capital Products in Kentland Indiana. They married shortly after in Sheldon Illinois. She worked in...

Oct 18, 2023

Lloyd, Louie Varnado, 73, of Fowler, passed away peacefully at home, Wednesday, October 18, 2023.  He was born December 13, 1949 in Ft. Campbell, KY to Loyd Shelton and Florence Ann.  Lloyd, known by many as Louie, was a graduate of South Newton High School and went on to work as a dedicated barber for 53 years.  He was...

Sep 13, 2023

Maxine (Strole) Montgomery, born on March 19, 1930, peacefully passed away on September 13, 2023, at the age of 93. She leaves behind a legacy of love, family, and dedication. Maxine's life was a tapestry of joy, commitment, and enduring love. In 1951, she united in marriage with Rex Montgomery (deceased), and together they were blessed with five children:...

Sep 6, 2023

John Martin, 67, was born October 1, 1955, to Merle and Loretta (Zimmer)Martin in Watseka, Il. He lived in Goodland most of his life and went to South Newton High School Class of ‘75.

He married Renee French Martin December 8, 1973, In Goodland. They would have celebrated 50 years of marriage this year.

He...

Sep 2, 2023

Robert E. Cunningham III

Our dad was born in Rensselear, Indiana, on February 23rd, 1937.

He grew up, living in Brook, Indiana. He graduated from Brook High School, in the Class of 1955. There he played basketball and met his future wife, Patricia Boelke.

He attended Purdue University. Married Patricia in Kentland, Indiana...

Aug 26, 2023

Family is asking for privacy and prayers.

Aug 16, 2023

Dennis Vanderwall, 81, of Earl Park, passed away peacefully at his home August 16th, 2023.  He grew up on a farm near Ade and went to school ion Morocco graduating in 1959.  Dennis enjoyed softball, bowling, archery and riding bicycles, in fact, riding up to 6000 miles in one year.

He is preceded in death by his...

Aug 16, 2023

Karen Davis, 64, of Brook, passed away August 16, 2023 at IU~Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.

She is preceded in death by parents, Helen (Smith) and James B. Richards.

She is survived by children, Kurt Farney (Shannon Green) of Kokomo and Austin Davis of Brook, sisters, Denise Coll of Greenville, SC and Jane Barton of Goodland,...

Aug 13, 2023

Phyllis (Brouillette) Muller, 92, died August 13, 2023. She will be sorely missed. Phyllis is survived by her loving family: sons, Tom (Donna) and Jeff Muller; daughters, Cindy Baur, Bev Muller, Lori Slota, and Becky (Bob) Stephan; grandchildren, Luke (Caitie) Muller, Alex, Cole (Paige), Ashley Slota, Will, Nick and Cate Stephan; great-grandchildren Conrad and Teddy Muller; and sister, Florence...

Aug 7, 2023

The family will have a memorial service at a later date as healing is what they choose to do at present.

Aug 7, 2023

Kenneth Eugene (Gene) Zeider, 87, of Goodland, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023 at White Oaks Assisted Living after many months of battling illness. Gene was born January 25, 1936 to, the late, Kenneth E. and Wilma J. (Young) Zeider.

He graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School in 1954.

Gene and his wife Carroll owned...

Aug 3, 2023

Randy C. Bridgeman, 66, of Kentland, passed away Thursday, August 3 at Franciscan St. Anthony’s Hospital in Crown Point, IN. He was born January 22, 1957 in Gary, IN to Charles and Barb Bridgeman. Randy graduated from South Newton High School. During that time, he was an accomplished football and track star. He married his forever love, Marci on...

Jul 25, 2023

Larry Dean Windler, 77, of Fowler, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at his home with his loved ones. Larry was born Oct 28, 1945 to, the late, Wilbur and Clara (Budreau) Windler in Lafayette, Indiana. Larry graduated from Fowler High School in 1963 and attended Allied School of Mechanical Trades Institute of Technology in Chicago, Illinois for...

Jul 2, 2023

Wayne O. Wentzel, 83, of Brook, passed away July 2, 2023, at Franciscan Health in Lafayette after a short illness.

Wayne was born January 15, 1940, in Logansport, IN to the late Arthur and Iva (White) Wentzel.  He was the youngest of six children. A 1958 graduate of Delphi High School where he participated and excelled in...

Jul 2, 2023

Martha White, 85, formerly of Morocco and Kentland, Indiana passed away on July 2, 2023 at Westminster Village in West Lafayette, where she had resided for the past two and a half years.

Martha was born April 26, 1938 in Rensselaer at the Jasper County Hospital to the late George R. and Kathryn (Ball) Clark.  She attended...