Connie J. Banta
Sep 10, 2026
Connie J. Banta, 79, Crawfordsville, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026 at Franciscan St. Elizabeth East in Lafayette.
She was born Augst 24, 1947 in Lebanon, Indiana to James and Marjorie (Strong) Shelley. She retired from Crawfordsville High School as a custodian and attended East Side Baptist Church.
She loved her plants, enjoyed travelling and was Willie Nelson’s #1 fan. Not only...
Virginia Burbrink
Sep 7, 2026
Virginia Lee “Ginny” Hose Burbrink, 89, passed away September 7, 2026 at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville. She was born April 4, 1937 in Crawfordsville to Joseph and Pauline (Sawyer) Hose. She was raised by her grandmother, Laura G. Hose, from the age of 5, after her mother’s passing.
She married Paul R. Burbrink in June of 1962 and he passed in May...
Wallace L Estes
Sep 6, 2026
Wallace L Estes, 84, Crawfordsville, passed away September 6, 2026 at Franciscan Indianapolis. He was born September 30, 1941 in Putnam County to George William and Helen Francis (Newell) Estes. He married Charlotte B. Skinner and they were married 49 years until her passing in November 2011.
He retired from IBM as a senior system analyst. His memberships included Bainbridge Christian...
Dorothy Vick
Aug 9, 2026
Dorothy “Dot” Faye McCollom Vick, was born to Allen and Shirley McCollom on September 15, 1944, in Charleston Missouri. Dorothy was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away peacefully on what she called, ‘A glorious Sunday’ August 9, 2026, from cancer. She was the second of four siblings and maintained strong family connections throughout her life. She married...
Terry Lee Shelton
Aug 8, 2026
Terry Lee Shelton, 84, passed away August 8, 2026 at his residence.
He was born August 13, 1942, in Crawfordsville to Leslie and Harriett (Haskett) Shelton. He had worked as a pressman at R. R. Donnelly’s and served six years in the United States Marine Corps.
He was the youngest of four children: Larry Shelton and Robert Shelton (both deceased), Carolyn Brewer...
Carolyn Simpson
Aug 1, 2026
Carolyn Mae Simpson passed away August 1, 2026, at the age of 101. She was born November 22, 1924, to Russell and Dorothy Venis. She graduated from Waynetown High School in 1942.
She was married to Robert D. Thompson on April 7, 1946, after he returned home from serving in World War II. They lived in Smartsburg raising their four children,...
David Flohr
Aug 1, 2026
David John Flohr, 64, formerly of Lagos, Nigeria; Hamburg, West Germany; and Arcadia, California, passed away on Saturday at the family farm in New Ross surrounded by his critters and loved ones.
Born on Valentine's Day in Dover, Delaware, to John Flohr and Jean Otterholm, David spent much of his childhood living internationally with his family. After settling in southern California...
Jane Brown
Jul 30, 2026
Mary Jane Brown, lovingly known as Jane, passed away July 30, 2026.
Jane was born September 15, 1963, to Harold Frances and Katherine Louise Hutson. Jane had 3 sisters, Miriam Ann Chilton, Bertha Louise Hastings, and Kay O’Dell as well as one brother, David, all deceased. Jane married Alan Brown on November 6th 1959, and he survives. Also surviving are 7...
Veronica George
Jul 19, 2026
Veronica “Vera” George, 95, of Crawfordsville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at her daughter’s home on July 19, 2026, to spend eternity with her Heavenly Father.
Vera was born Dec. 10, 1930, in Brooklyn, New York, to Walter and Anna Cuney. She grew up in a household rich with Irish and Italian heritage. She met her husband, Lee George, while...
Robert Mendoza
Jul 18, 2026
Robert Mendoza, 45, of Frankfort, Indiana, passed away Saturday, July 18.
He was born in Danville, IL, to Jesus and Minerva Perez Mendoza. Robert worked for the railroad. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Frankfort. He attended Clinton Prairie High School, where he played football. He was a professional boxer for several years. He loved to eat pizza and tacos....
Donald Eugene Van Cleave, Jr.
Jul 18, 2026
Donald Eugene Van Cleave Jr., 62, Crawfordsville, passed away Saturday July 18, 2026 at his residence. He was born on October 8, 1963 in Crawfordsville to Donald Eugene Van Cleave Sr. and Lois Smith.
He was a graduate of Southmont, 1982. He married Robin Taute on January 18, 1986 and she survives. He retired from Pace Dairy as a maintenance technician....
Donald Cotten
Jul 12, 2026
Donald Howard Cotten, Crawfordsville, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, at Hickory Creek, Crawfordsville. He was born in Parke County, Indiana, on November 30, 1933, the son of Wm Francis and Emma Ping Cotten. He married Deloris A. Cotten on October 11, 1985.
Donald retired from RR Donnelley’s, previously owned the New Market Sunoco gas station, drove for Karle Trucking,...
Patricia R. Southwood
Jul 12, 2026
Patricia Romana Southwood, 76, of Crawfordsville IN passed away peacefully in her home on July 12th with family by her side. Patricia was born on November 21,1949 in Crawfordsville, IN to Eugene Batoy Lauy and Margie Bernice Lauy (Beecher). She was a graduate of New Market High School and Purdue University.
Patricia was known for her free spirit which always kept...
John Kenyon Roberts
Jul 9, 2026
John Kenyon Roberts 96, of Crawfordsville died at Franciscan hospital on July 9 with his family at his side. Ken was born on April 1, 1930, in Indianapolis to Earl and Marie Batton Roberts and grew up on a farm near Ladoga. He graduated from Ladoga High School in 1948 where he enjoyed baseball and basketball. Many great friends and...
Curtis Stevens
Jul 6, 2026
Curtis Stevens
Curtis Stevens, 70, of Crawfordsville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and friends.
Curtis was a lifelong farmer, faithfully working the land until his final harvest season in 2016. In the last eight years of his life, he returned home to live on the family farm, where he continued investing in...
Mary Jane Chesterson
Jul 3, 2026
Mary Jane Chesterson, 96, passed away July 3, 2026 at Whitlock Place in Crawfordsville. She was born on December 2, 1929 in Crawfordsville to Raymond and Mary Chesterson.
After graduating from Crawfordsville High School, she attended Depauw University, majoring in education and then went on to get her Master’s Degree from Vanderbilt University. She then taught at Wilson and Hoover Elementary...
Marcia Knee
Jul 1, 2026
Marcia Lynn Knee, 79 of Crawfordsville, Passed away July 1st, 2026 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Sleeping peacefully, after a long fight with COPD
She was Born Nov. 8th, 1946 in Crawfordsville, to Clarence and Katherine (McCarthy) Stout. Marcia was a caretaker and homemaker, She had a few jobs over the years, but none more important to her than taking care...
Gordon "Doc" Lewellen
Jun 27, 2026
Gordon “Doc” Lewellen, 87 of Crawfordsville, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026, at home surrounded by his family.
He was born on November 22, 1938, in Waynetown to Edward & Mary West Lewellen. He served in the US Navy. Gordon then worked at Kroger for many years until his retirement. He attended the Darlington Christian Church.
On September 3, 1957, he married...
Shirley Hill
Jun 23, 2026
Shirley June Hill
March 26, 1936 - June 23, 2026
Shirley Hill of Crawfordsville passed away at the home of her daughter of New Ross. Shirley was the first child born to Gleason and Hazel (Reed) Gardiner of Brookston. Her greatest joy was her family. She was a loving mother to Lisa (Charles) Libka, Lori (Gary) Cloncs, and Larry (Kathy) Summers. She...
Mark Spangler
Jun 22, 2026
Mark Spangler, 75, passed away on June 22 after a struggle with blood cancer surrounded by the love of his family. Mark was a man who knew how to get things done.
He was known for his resourcefulness, strong work ethic, and quiet strength. He spent much of his career with the Indiana Department of Transportation, where he took pride in...
