Obituaries

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...

Jun 27, 2023

J. Marie (McCoy) Rowe Fogler, 102, of Brook, died June 27, 2023.  Marie was born February 22, 1921 the daughter of Robert and Ellen (Webster) McCoy in Ruthton, MN.  Marie retired as a bookkeeper.

She assisted with the 4H club, Red Hat Ladies, president of Aim High Home Economics Club, George Ade Hospital Volunteer and an active...

Jun 19, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Mary Kay (Sinks) Wilson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 18, 2023

Victor, J. Lauerman, Jr., 96, passed away June 18, 2023. Vic was born the son of Victor and Evelyn (Solon) Lauerman October 19, 1926 in Hammond Indiana. His family later moved to Fowler in 1929.

Victor married Norma Freeland July 16, 1949 and she preceded him in death in 1965. They had four children, Susan, V.J. III,...

Jun 11, 2023

Alice Margaret Silver went to her heavenly home on Sunday, June 11, 2023. She was a faithful woman who loved her faith, the Lord, her family, church, and community. Alice was born on the rural Kentland family farm February 16, 1932. She attended St. Joseph Catholic School for eight years, then graduated from A. J. Kent High School in...

Jun 8, 2023

William “Bill” E. Weston, 87, of Frankfort, IN and formerly of Brook, IN passed away on June 8, 2023 at IU Arnett Hospital with family by his side.  He was the son of the late Gilbert and Sophia Weston.  Bill graduated from Mt. Ayr High School and served in the United States Army 45th Engineer Construction Battalion.  Bill married...

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...