Obituaries

Fern M. Sharver

Fern M. Sharver

Feb 3, 2016

Mrs. Fern M. Sarver, age 90, of Waynetown passed away on Wednesday February 3, 2016 at the Franciscan St. Elizabeth Hospital in Crawfordsville, IN., following a short illness. Fern was born near Waynetown on June 12, 1925 on the homestead farm. The daughter of Virgil R. and Gertrude Elizabeth Dillard Pierce and graduated from Waynetown High School. Following her graduation...

Ernest  Eugene Dukes

Ernest Eugene Dukes

Jan 31, 2016

Ernest "Gene" E. Dukes, age 90, of Kingman passed away on January 31, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Collison IL on May 9, 1925 to the late Ernest Shelby and Freda (Thompson) Dukes.

He attended Oakwood Schools and married the love of his life Mary Ruth (Cox) Dukes...

Nancy Ann Mennen McCloud

Nancy Ann Mennen McCloud

Jan 31, 2016

Mrs. Nancy Mennen McCloud, 78, passed away on Sunday, January 31 in the Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville. She was born April 8, 1937 to Clyde and Lelah Gentry in Crawfordsville. She was married to Paul Mennen on April 7, 1963. He preceded her death on April 19, 2002. She married Harry McCloud on March 18, 2008.

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Lee  Boyd Endicott

Lee Boyd Endicott

Jan 28, 2016

Mr. Lee Boyd Endicott, 31, Crawfordsville, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 28th, at 6:59 AM in the Franciscan St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was born in Crawfordsville on May 11th, 1984, to Daniel Boyd and Rosalind Fae (Corwin) Endicott. He married Mandy Lynn Caperton in Crawfordsville on June 2nd, 2015. She survives.

Lee was currently...

MariAnn Kessler

MariAnn Kessler

Jan 28, 2016

Mrs. MariAnn (Houston) Kessler passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016, at Bickford Cottage surrounded by her family. She was born in Crawfordsville on December 2, 1932, to Paul and Beulah (Coffing) Houston.

She was a Homemaker and a Farm Wife who helped with her husband's livestock and grain operations. She enjoyed working with plants and...

Nancy  Pearlene Herbers

Nancy Pearlene Herbers

Jan 27, 2016

Ms. Nancy P. (Fruits) Herbers, 70, Crawfordsville, formerly of Orlando and Lake Worth, Florida, passed away peacefully in the Williamsburg Healthcare on Wednesday, January 27th, at 2:05 AM. She was born outside New Market on January 6th, 1946, to James Alfred and Mary Leola (Lewellen) Fruits.

She had worked for Indiana Bell Telephone and was...

Gerald  Eugene Wilbur

Gerald Eugene Wilbur

Jan 25, 2016

Mr. Gerald E. Wilbur, 88, Crawfordsville,passed on to his Lord on January 25th, at 1:39 AM at the Ben Hur Nursing Home. He was born to John and Rebecca (Kirby) Wilbur in the rural Wallace area on July 14th, 1927.

Gerald was retired from Indiana Bell Telephone Company. He was a member and Deacon of...

Michael Ray Emerson

Michael Ray Emerson

Jan 20, 2016

Mr. Michael Ray Emerson, age 62, of Waynetown and formerly of Stockwell, In. passed away early Wednesday January 20, 2016 at Roudebush Veterans administration Hospital in Indianapolis, In.following a coragious fight wit cancer. Mike was born on august 13, 1953 at Wallace, IN> and was raised by his mother and stepfather Velma (nee: Edgin) and Harold Clements. He graduated from...

Bennie  E Genter

Bennie E Genter

Jan 20, 2016

Mr. Bennie E. Genter, 79, Crawfordsville, went to be with Jesus on January 20th, at 4:52 AM, in the Franciscan St. Elizabeth Crawfordsville Hospital. He was born August 7th, 1936, in Tulare, California, the son of Merle and Mary Genter. He left behind his loving wife of 42 years, Ruth, who he married on May 30th, 1972,...

Terri  Anna Power

Terri Anna Power

Jan 19, 2016

Terri Anna (Holt) Power, age 53, of Princeton, IN passed away on January 19, 2016. She was born in LaPorte, IN on January 16, 1963 to the late Richard & Betty (Grider) Holt.

She graduated from Clinton Central High School in Michigantown, IN in 1981. She married Percy Glynn Power on August 23, 1987 in...

Miriam  R Arnold

Miriam R Arnold

Jan 17, 2016

Ms. Miriam R. Arnold, 74, Crawfordsville, passed away Sunday, January 17th, at 9:28 PM in the Franciscan St. Elizabeth Crawfordsville Hospital. She was born April 16th, 1941, in the Azores, Portugal, to Manuel and Maria Ana (Lima) Reis.

Anna was an Interpreter for Language Line Service, Inc. She also had been a Business Owner in...

James  Clayton Peters

James Clayton Peters

Jan 16, 2016

Mr. James Clayton Peters, 61, Crawfordsville, passed away at 11:00 AM in his home on Saturday, January 16th. He was born in Crawfordsville to Eugene and Iris E. (Nipper) Peters. He was a Home Caregiver, having taken care of his Mother for several years. He was a 1975 graduate of North Putnam High School and a U....

Rose  Martha Simms

Rose Martha Simms

Jan 14, 2016

Miss. Rose Martha Simms, 63, Crawfordsville, passed away Thursday, January 14th, at 11:15 AM in the Williamsburg Healthcare. She was born October 5th, 1952, in Montgomery County, to Floyd V. and Lillian C. (Woodard) Simms.

She is survived by her daughter: Tonia Simms, Crawfordsville; sisters: Mary M. Allen, Crawfordsville; and Barbara Ann Kennedy, Covington, Kentucky;...

Alvin Keith Willis

Alvin Keith Willis

Jan 8, 2016

Mr. Alvin Keith Willis, 60, of Hillsboro joined his Lord and Savior in Heaven on Friday January 8th 2016 surrounded by his family. Keith fought the good fight against cancer before joining his family in Heaven. He was born August 24, 1955 at Crawfordsville, the son of Thomas Ray Willis and Martha Frances Arnold Willis. Keith graduated from North Montgomery...

Lila  Rose Shafer

Lila Rose Shafer

Jan 7, 2016

Mrs. Lila Rose Shafer, 87, Darlington, passed away Thursday, January 7th, at 7:15 PM in the Franciscan St. Elizabeth Crawfordsville Hospital. She was born March 2nd, 1928, in Crawford, Nebraska, to Ralph Henry and Mary Frances (Roby) Soester. She first married Francis L. Lauwers who preceded her in death in 1964. She later married Richard M. Shafer...

Phyllis  Diann Radcliff

Phyllis Diann Radcliff

Jan 4, 2016

Mrs. Phyllis Diann Radcliff, 75, Crawfordsville, passed away peacefully Monday, January 4th, at Noon, in the Ben Hur Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born July 11th, 1940, in Ladoga, to William E. and Helen (Griggs) Morris. She married Clarence Ray Radcliff on November 30th, 1958, in the Wabash College Chapel. He survives.

Phyllis was...

Rosemary Scott

Rosemary Scott

Dec 31, 2015

Ms. Rosemary Scott, 89, Crawfordsville, passed away Thursday, December 31st, at 7:07 PM in the St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born February 16th, 1926, in Crawfordsville, to William Howard and Mary Katherine (Surber) Scott.

Rosemary was a Homemaker; a member of the St. Bernard's Catholic Church; attended Crawfordsville Schools; and enjoyed playing Bingo.

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Jack Dean Swank

Jack Dean Swank

Dec 25, 2015

Mr. Jack D. Swank, age 76, of Waynetown, In. greeted Christmas morning here on earth and then again at his heavenly home on Friday December 25, 2015. Jack was born May 24, 1939 at Crawfordsville, In the son of Charles Clifford Swank and Marion Benaldine Suiters Swank. Jack grew up in Waynetown and graduated from Waynetown High School. He married...

Madonna  Marilyn Gentry

Madonna Marilyn Gentry

Dec 24, 2015

Madonna Marilyn (Basham) Gentry died unexpectedly and returned to her heavenly home on December 24, 2015.

She was born on April 19, 1940 in Danville, IN to Clifford and Sophie (White) Basham of North Salem, IN. She graduated from North Salem High School in 1958 where she cheered the Blue Devils to victory.

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Lola  Sue Manzanares

Lola Sue Manzanares

Dec 23, 2015

Mrs. Lola Sue (Stonebraker) Manzanares, 60, Crawfordsville, passed away Wednesday, December 23rd, at 9:05 PM in the St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born September 26th, 1955, in Crawfordsville to Herschell and Ivis (Taylor) Stonebraker. She married Fidel Manzanares in Lafayette on November 15th, 1994. He survives.

Lola was a Homemaker; attended Alamo Schools; attended...