Obituaries

Nov 30, 2022

Harry J. Falk, age 61, of Kentland, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The son of the late Robert Joseph Falk and Ruth Ann (Legrand) Falk Chamberlain, Harry was born on December 12, 1960, and raised in Morocco.

Harry attended North Newton High School and graduated from Indiana University Bloomington and Valparaiso University of Law. On May...

Nov 20, 2022

Leonard Kit Carson, 66, of Goodland, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022 in Rensselaer, Indiana.

Leonard was born August 3, 1956 in Williamsport, Indiana to the late Donald Eugene and Patricia Ann (Cole) Carson.

Leonard married the love of his life, Donna Jean (Arwood) Carson, on April 25, 1980 in Lafayette, Indiana; they...

Nov 17, 2022

Harold E. “Hedy” Honn, 91, of Brook, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his home on November 17, 2022. He was married to Maxine Richards on July 3, 1954. They were married for 68 years and had 5 wonderful children together. Hedy served in the Korean War from 1952 to 1954. For his military service and accomplishments, he was awarded...

Nov 10, 2022

Alma Lee “Dee” Maxted, 98, formerly of Earl Park, Indiana, died on November 10, 2022, in Germantown, TN.

Born on January 11, 1924, in Parish Grove Township, near Earl Park, she was the youngest of the 11 children of William Grogan and Amelia Steinbach Grogan. Alma Lee was named “Dee” early on by her then toddler sister,...

Oct 29, 2022

Wayne Lee Kindig, 68, was called home to his heavenly Father October 29, 2022 with family by his side. He is undoubtedly enjoying his favorite fixings at an all-you-can-eat buffet in celebration of his arrival. Wayne was born February 19, 1954, in Watseka, IL to Ralph and Fern (Light) Kindig. He lived in Brook, IN his entire life. Wayne...

Oct 29, 2022

Jerry “Joe” Donnoe , 77, was born January 5, 1945 in Frankfort, Indiana to, the late, Roy and Frances (Bayless) Donnoe. He departed this world on October 29, 2022.

Joe worked at Alcoa and then Faubers Construction in Lafayette, Indiana as a young adult helping to build the Staley Tate & Lyle factory where he later took...

Oct 26, 2022

Dale "Grandpa Skyline" Francis Ingram, 72, of Monon, Indiana, Passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, October 26, 2022 in Goodland Indiana.

Dale was born August 31, 1950 at Methodist Hospital in Gary, Indiana to, the late, Glenn Dale and Lillian Mable (Karsten) Ingram.

Dale was a devoted family man who enjoyed eating out with friends and family,...

Oct 25, 2022

Charles “Chuck” Thomas Abbott, 68, of Earl Park, Indiana, passed away on October 25, 2022, at Indiana University Arnett Hospital, Lafayette, Indiana, after a short illness. He was born August 31, 1954, to the late Hettie Bailey Abbott and William “Bill” Abbott. Chuck was a graduate of North Newton High School, class of 1973.

Chuck was a...

Oct 11, 2022

Cynthia Rae (Murdock) Wooten, 83, of Earl Park, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 in Watseka, Illinois.

Cynthia was born October 10, 1939 in Bloomington, Illinois to Loyal L. Murdock & Virginia R. (Harrold) Murdock. She married her husband, the late Vernon Wooten, in May of 1962.

Cynthia loved bingo, puzzles, yard sales,...

Oct 2, 2022

Madison Grace Hall, 18, of Oxford, Indiana, passed away with her parents, Lee J Hall and Felisha Jean Hall, and the family dog, Lottie, on the way home from Charleston Speedway on October 2, 2022.

Madison was born in Lafayette, Indiana on Mother’s Day, May 9th, 2004 to Lee J and Felisha Jean (Buyno) Hall. She has...

Oct 2, 2022

Felisha Jean Hall, 46, of Oxford, Indiana, went to be with our Lord with her loving husband, Lee J Hall, loving daughter, Madison Grace Hall, and her beloved dog, Lottie, on the way home from Charleston Speedway on October 2, 2022.

Felisha was born to Joseph Buyno and Brenda Cross on December 31, 1975 in Danville, Illinois....

Oct 2, 2022

Lee J Hall, 52, of Oxford, Indiana, passed away with his wife and daughter on Sunday, October 2, 2022 in Indianola, Illinois.

Lee J was born on October 14, 1969 in Lafayette, Indiana to Lloyd and Carolyn Hall. Lee was the oldest sibling of 5. His siblings are Clint Hall, Andrew Hall, Tonia (Hall) Hoskins, and Tammy...

Sep 1, 2022

Charles “Charlie” Bridgeman, 84, passed away early Thursday morning September 1, 2022 in Brook, IN.  He was born in the home of his grandparents Nov. 6, 1937 in Mount Ayr, IN to Clarence “Jake” and Sarah Kennedy Bridgeman.   On September 17, 1956 he married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Doty Bridgeman and together they raised their family in the...

Aug 31, 2022

On Wednesday, August 31, Delores Ann Gross, age 88, passed away at the Green-Hill Manor Nursing Home in Fowler, IN. She was a resident there for the past 7 years, and a lifelong resident of Fowler.

She was born to Harley and Ruth Leffingwell on June 13, 1934. She graduated from Fowler High School in 1952 and...

Aug 31, 2022

Margaret C. Rathfon, 80, passed away peacefully in Goodland, Indiana on August 31, 2022. Margaret was born in Miami, FL to parents Cecelia & Ernest Thomas on April 16, 1942. Margaret worked for Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company from 1962 to 1971, then from 1976 to 1999 she worked for the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system. Margaret and...

Aug 20, 2022

Steve Sorenson, 66, of Fowler, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Steve was born March 6, 1956 to the late Ross and Betty Sorenson.

Steve is survived by close friends, extended family, and a loving community. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ross and Betty Sorenson.

Aug 19, 2022

Louie Mae (Wilson) Mayhew, 93, of Brook, Indiana, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022 in Rensselaer, Indiana.

Louie was born May 1, 1929 in Lansing, Michigan and raised by the late Cora Wilson of Sheldon, Illinois.

Louie was a farmer’s wife and served alongside her husband, Marvin, as the Jefferson Township Trustee in Kentland,...

Jul 19, 2022

Eunice Mae (Cooley) Cyr, 86, of Fowler, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, surrounded by her husband and eight children.

Eunice was born on September 2, 1935 in Dunnington, IN to the late James and Lorena (Besse) Cooley.  Eunice was a loving wife, devoted mother, and practicing Catholic. She graduated from Oxford High...

Jul 7, 2022

Olive Ann Hagen, 95, of Brook, IN, died July 7, 2022 in Westfield, IN.

Olive was born March 17, 1927 the daughter of the late Henry and Emma (Feller) Knapp in Cissna Park, IL. She graduated from Cissna Park High School in 1945 and then married Victor Hagen in 1948.

Olive was a member of...

Jul 2, 2022

Ronald George Salla, 58, of Earl Park, passed in his sleep unexpectedly, Saturday, July 2, 2022. He was a proud Benton, County farmer and engineer. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary (Hoover) Salla, since September 17,1988. Ron is also survived by daughter, Emily (Kevin) Weakman, of Rochester, IN, son, Jake (Taylor Brady) Salla, sisters, Nancy Salla Davis...