Obituaries

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...

Donald Jason Reamer

Donald Jason Reamer

Jun 2, 2021

Donald Jason Reamer, age 47 of Crawfordsville, passed away on his 47th birthday, June 2, 2021, at home while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Charleston, South Carolina on June 2, 1974 to Harry John Reamer and Pamela J. (Stonebraker) Hauser. Don graduated from North Montgomery High School and worked at Raybestos as a machinist for...

Janet (Spear)  Clemens

Janet (Spear) Clemens

May 30, 2021

Mrs. Janet Clemens, 69 of Crawfordsville passed away Sunday May 30, 2021, in her residence. She was born June 3, 1951, in Indianapolis to Huston & Betty (Finchum) Spear. She was raised by her Mamie (Margaret) and Pappy (John) Spear. She was married to Jack Clemens on October 14, 1972, in Roachdale he proceeded her in death. She is...

Patrick Lee Spears

Patrick Lee Spears

May 29, 2021

Patrick Lee Spears, age 54 of Crawfordsville, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at home while surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Lafayette on January 14, 1967 to the late Alfred & Shirley (Dieryck) Spears-Taylor. Patrick graduated from North Montgomery High School in 1985. He worked as a tree trimmer for Asplundh Tree Service. He...

Donna May (Howard)  Howard-Leak

Donna May (Howard) Howard-Leak

May 27, 2021

Donna May Howard-Leak, age 53, of Crawfordsville, passed away on Thursday, May, 27, 2021 in Newton County. She was born on March 15, 1968 to Jerry Wayne and Linda Karen (Klepzig) Howard.

Donna graduated from North Montgomery High School 1986. She married Dennis Leak on May 21, 2018. She enjoyed kayaking, camping, fossil hunting, and raising chickens....

Mary Elizabeth (James)  Allen

Mary Elizabeth (James) Allen

May 26, 2021

Mary Elizabeth (James) Allen, age 90 of Kingman, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at home while surrounded by her loving grandchildren. She was born in Georgetown, IL on March 13, 1931 to the late Walter E & Gladys Opal (Holstine) James. On December 10, 1951 in Newport, she married Harold "Johnny" Allen, who preceded her in death...

Gary Duncan Nelson

Gary Duncan Nelson

May 23, 2021

Gary Duncan Nelson, age 69 of Crawfordsville, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 1:34pm at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Crawfordsville on May 19, 1952 to the late Jerry W Nelson & Gertrude (Duncan) Quinley. Gary graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1971. He worked for the Indiana Department of Transportation for over...

John Lee Austin

John Lee Austin

May 21, 2021

John Lee Austin, 80, of Crawfordsville died after a short illness on May 21, 2021, at Franciscan Health Lafayette East. He was born April 2, 1941, in Louisville, the son of John L. and Eldora Austin of Linden, IN. John graduated from Linden High School in 1959, and attended Purdue University for one year, moving on to technical school...