Obituaries

Sep 5, 2023

Herschel Newkirk, 67 of Crawfordsville passed away Tuesday at Franciscan Health Crawfordsville.

He was born August 3, 1956 in Lebanon, IN to Lloyd & Helen Walker Newkirk. Herschel was a retired big screen technician. He was an active member of the Sugar Creek Radio Control Flying Club where he served as secretary.

In 1975 he...

Aug 31, 2023

Mary H. Miller 95, of Crawfordsville, passed away peacefully Thursday at home with her family by her side entering into the arms of the Lord.

Mary was born on January 17, 1928 to Mr. & Mrs. Dale Baxter. Mary was the 3rd of 9 Children.

She married Clarence Hildreth who is deceased. In 1967 she...

Aug 15, 2023

Joan Bowen Miller (Mitchell) was born on March 11, 1934, Parke County Indiana, she passed Tuesday afternoon August 15, 2023 at the Wellbrooke facility in Crawfordsville. Joan suffered a major brain hemorrhage on May 26 and a second hemorrhage on July 18. Joan recovered well from the first stroke and fought hard to come back from the second stroke...

Aug 5, 2023

Richard L. (Dick) Chastain departed this earth suddenly and unexpectedly, along with his wife, Marilyn Fox, on Saturday morning, Aug 5th, 2023.  It was the day after his 90th birthday, and friends and family were planning to celebrate with him later that afternoon. Dick's partner of the past 11 years, Marilyn, was from Winimac, Indiana. They married on June...

Jul 27, 2023

David Houston, 67 of Crawfordsville passed away Thursday.

He was born January 1, 1956 in Henry County to Donald and Esther Cowan Houston. David graduated from Crawfordsville High School and attended Purdue University.

He was a local businessman and Farmer. He enjoyed Golf and loved Purdue Sports.

David is survived by his daughters...

Jul 16, 2023

Patsy M. Warren, 89, Crawfordsville, passed peacefully on Sunday July 16 th , at 7:04 AM, at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville. She had been an inventory supervisor at Raybestos and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Mt. Zion Methodist Church. She was born on October 6, 1933 in Crawfordsville to Clifford and Bernice (Thompson) Thomas. She married...

Jul 9, 2023

Kenneth R. (Rick) Eyler Jr, 70, of Crawfordsville passed away Sunday July 9th at Franciscan Health East in Lafayette, IN.

Rick was born September 3, 1952 in Crawfordsville to Kenny and Roz (Bottorff) Eyler, both deceased.  Rick graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1970 and then began his career at RR Donnelley & Sons for the next...

Jul 4, 2023

Frederick C. Walton, Sr., 87, Crawfordsville, passed away July 4, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on November 13, 1936 in Crawfordsville to Kenneth C. and Frances (Meagher) Walton.  He retired from R.R. Donnelly's after 35 years. Prior to that he had worked for Dodd's Painting. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Sons of...

Jul 1, 2023

Gloris "Charlene" Hoeferle, 86, Cunningham, TN, formerly of Crawfordsville, IN, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023.  She was born April 18, 1937, in Keokuk, IA, the daughter of the late Charles and Gloris Hasper.

Charlene was a proud graduate of Keokuk High School, class of '55, and continued to gather with a group of high school friends,...

Jun 24, 2023

John M. Brown, 80, Crawfordsville passed away June 24th at The Lane House Nursing Home in Crawfordsville.  He was born on December 21, 1942, in Wolcott, IN to Roy Glen Brown and Zura (Dewitt) Brown.  He had retired from Crawford Industries and had been a member of the Eagles Lodge.

Survivors include his siblings; Roy Brown (Helen)...

Jun 21, 2023

Dale Milligan of Crawfordsville passed away on June 21, 2023. He was born in Waveland to James Milford and Ruby A. Milligan on December 25, 1925.  He graduated from Waveland High School and spent one semester at Wabash College before enlisting in the U.S. Navy where he served in the Pacific theater until World War II ended.  He witnessed...

Jun 21, 2023

Kathleen Searle, 99, of Crawfordsville passed away Tuesday at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville.

She was born April 4, 1924 in Bristol England to William V. & Kate Sage.

Kathleen was married to Raymond W.T. Searle who preceded her in death. She retired from Crawford Industries after many years.

She is survived by her children...

Jun 10, 2023

Gladys Mae McIntyre, 73, passed away on June 10, 2023, at her home in Ladoga, IN. She was born on December 16, 1949, in Crawfordsville, IN, to the late Earl and Letha Lowe. Gladys was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Gladys had a passion for reading,...

Jun 7, 2023

Doris Jean Phelps, 66 of Jamestown passed away Wednesday at Franciscan  Health East, Lafayette.

She was born July 18, 1956, in Crawfordsville to John C & Marie Surber Phelps.  She was a 1974 graduate of Southmont High School and attended Kentucky Christian College as well as Johnson Bible College. Doris attended of New Maysville Church.

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May 28, 2023

Gloria M. Brown, 86 of Crawfordsville passed away Sunday May 28 at The Lane House.

She was born September 17, 1936. Her parents were Harry & Margaret Blacker. Gloria worked in the Bindery department at RR Donnelly's for many years until her retirement. She married Albert Brown in 1974, he preceded her in death in 2001.

May 16, 2023

William Thomas "W.T." Harmon passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, May 16, 2023, at Hendricks Regional Health in Danville, IN. He was 83 years old.

Tom was born October 2, 1939, in Indianapolis, IN, and was the son of William Henry (Bill) Harmon and Florence Esta Allen Harmon. He grew up in New Ross, IN, and began working...

May 14, 2023

Barbara Ellen (Eitnier) Alward passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Crawfordsville.

She was born May 28, 1927, to Raymond and Agatha (Oyler) Eitnier in Hillsboro IN. She was a graduate of Hillsboro High School in 1945. She worked in her parent's drug store and for Hillsboro State Bank.

May 8, 2023

Catherine "Kit" Elaine Airey

Catherine Elaine Airey, nee Ault, age 101, Crawfordsville, formerly of Linden, passed away at Wellbrooke Senior Living Facility on May 8, 2023.

She was born June 16, 1921 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, the daughter of Ansel Ault and wife Catherine nee Wilson. Mrs. Airey graduated from St. James...

May 6, 2023

Dennis Jay Davidson passed quietly in his home Saturday, May 6, 2023, surrounded by his wife Judy, and his family.  Dennis was born on February 28, 1952, to Laverne and Barbara Jeffries Davidson.

Dennis (Denny) is survived by three brothers; Randy Davidson (Debi), Jeffrey Davidson (Kathy), and Malcom Davidson (Jan).  Dennis is also survived by...

Apr 29, 2023

Joseph Romeo Rene Bonnoyer, 86, Crawfordsville, passed away on April 29 th at the Indiana Veteran's Home in West Lafayette.

He was born on December 31, 1936, in New Bedford, MA to Romeo E. and Lillian (Dallaire) Bonnoyer. He married Barbara L. (Cook) Ruschkewicz and she survives.

He was of the Catholic...