Obituaries

Mary Elizabeth (Kerns)  Maxwell

Mary Elizabeth (Kerns) Maxwell

Jun 30, 2021

Mary Elizabeth (Kerns) Maxwell, age 80 of Crawfordsville, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at home while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Westpoint, Indiana on February 6, 1941 to the late Claude & Frona Mae (Baxley) Kerns. Mary graduated from Waynetown High School in 1959 and married the love of her life, Marion K....

Sharon Kay (Davis)  Dexter

Sharon Kay (Davis) Dexter

Jun 29, 2021

Sharon Kay (Davis) Dexter, age 79, of Crawfordsville, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Franciscan Health Lafayette. She was born in Crawfordsville on March 3, 1942 to the late Floyd Joe and Hazel Lucille (Mason) Davis. Sharon graduated from Crawfordsville High School. She married the love of her life, Larry Charles Dexter Sr, on April 18, 1974....

Rebecca Kaye (Beasley)  Howerton

Rebecca Kaye (Beasley) Howerton

Jun 27, 2021

Rebecca Kaye Howerton, age 62 of Crawfordsville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021. She was born in Normal, IL on November 5, 1958 to the late Thomas J. and Shirley (Hawkins) Beasley. Rebecca graduated from Shiloh High School in 1976 and went on to attend Lakeland College. She graduated from ISU with a bachelor's degree in political...

Thomas Alan Delano

Thomas Alan Delano

Jun 26, 2021

Thomas Alan Delano, age 70 of Rockville and formerly of Crawfordsville, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Hendricks Regional Hospital in Danville, IN. He was born in Crawfordsville on November 8, 1950 to the late Albert S. & Beverly Jean (Cope) Delano. Tom graduated from New Market High School and proudly served his country in the National...

Kathy Lynn (Kelly)  Busenbark

Kathy Lynn (Kelly) Busenbark

Jun 26, 2021

Kathy Lynn (Kelly) Busenbark, age 63 of Crawfordsville, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  She was born in Crawfordsville on September 3, 1957 to Charles Richard & Mary Lou (Myers) Kelly.

Kathy graduated from South Montgomery High School in 1975, then on November 22, 1975 she married her high school...

Thomas Edwin Mathews

Thomas Edwin Mathews

Jun 26, 2021

Thomas E. Mathews, 85, of Crawfordsville, IN went home to be with his Lord, and is now dancing on the streets of gold in heaven. He passed at home surrounding by his loved ones. His friends and family are rejoicing in his renewed body! Tom was a good and faithful servant of God to many people and organizations. He...

Ramona JoAnn (Flesher)  Wilbur

Ramona JoAnn (Flesher) Wilbur

Jun 24, 2021

Ramona JoAnn Wilbur, age 92, of Crawfordsville, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Ben Hur Health and Rehabilitation. She was born on April 26, 1929, to the late Frank and Maxine (Wright) Figenbaum. Ramona graduated from Frankfort High School in 1947, where she played in the band. On September 30, 1950, she married the love of her life...

Wanda Lois (Simmerman)  Grimes

Wanda Lois (Simmerman) Grimes

Jun 22, 2021

Surrounded by her loving family Wanda Lois (Simmerman) Grimes, age 93, of Greentown and formerly of Tangier, went to be with the Lord on June 22, 2021. Wanda was born in Hillsdale, Indiana on August 24, 1927 to the late Fred and Norma Simmerman. Wanda was a member of the Mt. Hermon Bible Church and Treasurer for many years....

Dennis Ray Fruits

Dennis Ray Fruits

Jun 19, 2021

Dennis R. Fruits, age 73, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at his home with his wife at his side. Born June 9, 1948 to Lewis and Rachel (Myers) Fruits. He grew up on the family farm near Alamo and graduated from Alamo High School in 1966. He served in the US Army from 1968 - 70...

Sherrie Lavon (Staton)  Taylor

Sherrie Lavon (Staton) Taylor

Jun 14, 2021

Sherrie L. (Staton) Taylor, age 65, went to Heaven early Monday morning, surrounded by her loving children. She was born in Crawfordsville on November 6, 1955, to Russell and Bonnie Staton. Sherrie graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1974 where she was an honor student, cheerleader, and involved in many other activities. She went to Purdue University and graduated...

Howard Lee Hall

Howard Lee Hall

Jun 13, 2021

Howard Lee Hall Jr., age 60, of Crawfordsville, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Franciscan Health Crawfordsville. He was born on December 4, 1960 in Crawfordsville to the late Howard Lee Hall Sr. and Leota (Conkright) McCloud. Howard married the love of his life, Kay Koekenberg, on October 2, 1987. Howard proudly served his country in the...

John Clarence Markham

John Clarence Markham

Jun 9, 2021

John C. Markham, age 87 of Kingman, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at the Waters of Covington. He was born in Mason, West Virginia on June 22, 1933 to the late John & Maxine (Carter) Markham. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 20 years and retired from the Navy. After retirement he...

William Allen Rossok

William Allen Rossok

Jun 7, 2021

William A. Rossok, age 74, of Waveland, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 at his home. He was born on September 24, 1946 to the late Wilbert A. and Vera Mae (Kersey) Rossok. William graduated from Bainbridge High School in 1964. He married Rhonda Caldwell Rossok on December 20, 2017. He served in the United States Navy as a...

William Martin Day

William Martin Day

Jun 6, 2021

William "Bill" Martin Day, age 42 of Kingman, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at home while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Clinton, Indiana on October 18, 1978 to Walter Marshall & Martha Lou (Weaver) Day. Bill graduated from North Vermillion High School and married the love of his life, Adi Salazar, on December...

Jerramyah Cole Haniford

Jerramyah Cole Haniford

Jun 6, 2021

Jerramyah Cole Haniford, age 17 of Crawfordsville, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 from injuries sustained in a car accident. He was born in Crawfordsville on March 18, 2004 to Chad Haniford & Joanna Sparby. Jerramyah was a senior at Crawfordsville High School. He was a clarinet player in concert band and loved playing video games on his...

Doyle Willis Raines

Doyle Willis Raines

Jun 6, 2021

Doyle Willis Raines, age 85, of Crawfordsville, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021. He was born September 20, 1935 in Bedford, Indiana to Joseph and Pearl Raines. He graduated from Bedford High school and attended Purdue University. He was a member of the National Guard, 138th Battalion, serving six years with Honorable Discharge as Staff Sergeant. He married...

Teddy Jay Ward

Teddy Jay Ward

Jun 6, 2021

Teddy Jay Ward, age 64 of Waveland, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021. He was born in Missouri on March 9, 1958 to the late Richard and Delores (Sturdevant) Ward. Teddy was a "jack of all trades." He enjoyed messing with cars, being outdoors, and making things for his family and friends. He had a big heart and his...

Linda Lou (Switzer)  Thomas

Linda Lou (Switzer) Thomas

Jun 5, 2021

Linda Lou (Switzer) Thomas, age 59 of Veedersburg, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at home while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lafayette on March 8, 1962 to Robert Switzer & Janet Westover. Linda graduated from Central Catholic High School and had previously worked at CSI in Crawfordsville for 15 years. She loved the...

Charles Owen Jensen

Charles Owen Jensen

Jun 4, 2021

Charles "Charlie" Owen Jensen, of Darlington, Indiana, passed away on June 4, 2021, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Charlie was born the fourth son of Jeannette Dittus Jensen and Thomas Jensen, on March 21, 1947, in Kankakee, Illinois. He graduated from Kempton Cabery High School in 1965, and attended Valparaiso University, where he played football for two...

David Ronald Grimes

David Ronald Grimes

Jun 4, 2021

David Ronald Grimes, age 97 of Greentown and formerly of Tangier, entered the kingdom of heaven on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Century Villa Healthcare in Greentown. He was born in Nevada, IA on August 16, 1923 to the late Grant & Elva (Ritter) Grimes of Tangier. David graduated from Tangier High School in 1941 and proudly served his...