Obituaries

Gerald Lester West

Gerald Lester West

Jan 11, 2022

Gerald "Gary" Lester West, age 65 of Crawfordsville, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. He was born in Crawfordsville on November 18, 1956 to James Thomas West and Sally Jean (Fine) Willis. Gary attended Crawfordsville High School and throughout the years worked at RR Donnelleys, Mid-States, Nor-Cote, and more recently was the warehouse shipping supervisor at...

Tom E. Howell

Tom E. Howell

Jan 10, 2022

Tom E. Howell, age 75 of Crawfordsville, passed away of Covid on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Franciscan Health in Lafayette. He was born in Crawfordsville on July 29, 1946 to the late Loren Franklin & Mildred Louise (Hunt) Howell. Tom graduated from Waveland High School and worked at R.R. Donnelley's for 43 years as a pressman. On July...

Christine Louise (Sevenish)  Mahan

Christine Louise (Sevenish) Mahan

Jan 10, 2022

Christine Louise (Sevenish) Mahan, age 61 of Hillsboro, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Franciscan Health Lafayette. She was born in Indianapolis on December 2, 1960 to the late Francis J & Beverly J. (Holmes) Sevenish. She attended Avon High School and worked as a Walmart Associate in the deli in Crawfordsville for 20 years. She enjoyed...

Wilma Jean (Huffman)  Keller

Wilma Jean (Huffman) Keller

Jan 10, 2022

Wilma Jean Newlin Keller, age 90, of Mace, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Franciscan Health Lafayette. She was born in Crawfordsville on May 12, 1931 to the late Homer and Mabel (Rice) Huffman. Jean graduated from New Ross High School in 1949 and worked at the Redwood Inn, Standard Grocery, and Elston Bank. On May 10,...

Ashley Nicole (Bixler)  Hoffa

Ashley Nicole (Bixler) Hoffa

Jan 5, 2022

Ashley Nicole Hoffa was born on May 8, 1987 to her late mother Tresa Bixler. She lived in Crawfordsville and Lafayette, Indiana most of her life. She had a few father figures growing up, Rex Handley and David Brock. She has 6 beautiful children, Eliza, Ethan, Emma, Jeremiah, Ashlynn, Scarlett Paige, and a wonderful husband, Drew Hoffa. She also...

Harrietta Georgia (Clark)  Bacon

Harrietta Georgia (Clark) Bacon

Jan 3, 2022

Harrietta Georgia "H.B" Bacon, age 76 of Crawfordsville, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022 at Franciscan Health Lafayette. She was born in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas on April 14, 1945 to the late Harry Ray & Ethel Irene (Kelley) Clark. Harrietta graduated from Turkey Run High School and was a homemaker and loving mother and grandma. She loved Bingo...

Jeffrey Martin Suiter

Jeffrey Martin Suiter

Jan 3, 2022

Jeffrey Martin "Scooter" Suiter, age 63 of Crawfordsville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, January 3, 2022 at The Lane House after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Crawfordsville on August 29, 1958 to Martin & Nancy (Cler) Suiter. Jeff graduated from North Montgomery High School in 1976. He owned and operated...

Kimberly Ann (Servies)  Perry

Kimberly Ann (Servies) Perry

Jan 3, 2022

Kimberly Ann (Servies) Perry, age 63, of Crawfordsville, passed away on January 3, 2022 at Franciscan Health Lafayette. She was born on November 17, 1958 to Paul T. and Phyllis (Long) Servies. Kimberly graduated from North Montgomery High School in 1977. She married the love of her life, Timothy Perry on February 17, 1976. She enjoyed spending time with...

William "Bill" Matthew Case

William "Bill" Matthew Case

Jan 2, 2022

William "Bill" Matthew Case Sr., age 90 of Kingman, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at The Waters of Covington. He was born in Lubec, Maine on April 11, 1931 to the late Otis Wright & Marion (Ryerson) Case. Bill proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1952-1977, serving his country for 25 years, and...

Mark Lavon Eads

Mark Lavon Eads

Jan 1, 2022

Mark Lavon Eads, age 67, of Waynetown passed away on January 1, 2022 at Franciscan Health Indianapolis. He was born in Crawfordsville on May 24, 1954 to Lloyd "Buck" and Joan "Joanie" (Dale) Eads. He graduated from Orion High School in Orion, IL and retired from RR Donnelley. He was Baptized at Elmdale Church and was a member of...

Helen Doreen (Drollinger)  Rahn

Helen Doreen (Drollinger) Rahn

Jan 1, 2022

Helen D. "Granny" Rahn, age 90, of Kingman, Indiana, passed away at her daughter's home on Saturday, January 1, 2022. Helen's story started on February 25, 1931, the middle child of Hershel and Fern Drollinger, born in Lafayette, Indiana. Helen moved to Fountain County when she was 4 years old and never left. She graduated from Kingman High School...

Samantha Ashley Millikan

Samantha Ashley Millikan

Jan 1, 2022

Samantha Ashley Millikan, age 36 of Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born in Clinton, Indiana on September 9, 1985 to Raymond Millikan and Linda (Thompson) Millikan. Sam graduated from Terre Haute South High School in 2004 and worked as a phlebotomist for the last 15 years at...

James Allen Smith

James Allen Smith

Dec 31, 2021

James "Jim" Allen Smith, age 75, of Crawfordsville, passed away on December 31, 2021 at The Lane House. He was born in Crawfordsville on November 28, 1946 to the late Arthur and Edna (Andrews) Smith. In 1965, Jim graduated from Linden High School. He then graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business. He was...

Judy Kay Clark

Judy Kay Clark

Dec 27, 2021

Judy Kay Clark, age 56 of Crawfordsville, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Franciscan Health Lafayette. She was born in Clinton, Indiana on December 19, 1965 to Charles Sanders & Harrietta Georgia (Clark) Bacon. Judy graduated from Covington High School in 1985 and she lived her life taking care of other people. She loved watching Cubs baseball...

Donna Kay (Reedy)  Ingalsbe

Donna Kay (Reedy) Ingalsbe

Dec 24, 2021

Donna Kay (Reedy) Ingalsbe, age 58 of Crawfordsville, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 at Franciscan Health Lafayette East. She was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on July 28, 1963 to Earl Reedy and Pam (Cheesman) Stenger. Donna graduated from Crawfordsville High School and on February 19, 1983 she married the love of her life, Mark Ingalsbe, who...

Teresa Kay (Smith)  Kader

Teresa Kay (Smith) Kader

Dec 23, 2021

Teresa Kay (Smith) Kader, age 60, of Crawfordsville, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Franciscan Health Crawfordsville. She was born in Otter Lake, Michigan on February 9, 1961, to the late Robert Allen and Evelyn Marie (Latchshaw) Smith. She attended Lakeville High School and was the Manager of the Deli Department at Publix in Florida. She married John...

Edward Lee Ratcliff

Edward Lee Ratcliff

Dec 21, 2021

Edward Lee Ratcliff, age 89, of Kingman, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at St. Vincent Indianapolis. He was born in Kingman on October 9, 1932 to the late Ross E. and Maxine (Glascock) Ratcliff. Edward graduated from Kingman High School and served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He married the love...

Betty Joan (Eggers)  Hester

Betty Joan (Eggers) Hester

Dec 19, 2021

Betty Joan Hester, age 92, of Hillsboro, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at The Waters of Covington. She was born in Roachdale on March 18, 1929 to the late Courtland Allen Eggers and Doris M. (Patton) Eggers Clore. Betty graduated from Roachdale High School in 1947 and she married the love of her life, John C. Hester,...

Robert Andrew Deme

Robert Andrew Deme

Dec 18, 2021

Robert Andrew Deme, age 79, of New Market, passed away on Saturday, December 18 2021. He was born in Yonkers, NY on October 25, 1942 to the late Andrew and Catherine Elizabeth (Orth) Deme. He worked at Midstates Wire and Steel for several years. He enjoyed watching old movies and was a car enthusiast. Robert is survived by his...

Myrtle Ruth (Noble)  Lilley

Myrtle Ruth (Noble) Lilley

Dec 16, 2021

Myrtle Ruth Lilley, age 63, of Veedersburg, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2021 at the Waters of Covington. She was born in Danville, IL on June 12, 1958 to the late Earl and Jean Noble. She graduated from Danville High School in 1976. She enjoyed gambling, Walmart shopping, and smelling candles. She loved flowers, especially sunflowers, and Christmas...