Obituaries

Feb 28, 2023

Erroll Arthur "Dude" Cheney, passed away on February 28, 2023 in hospice in Plainfield, Indiana.  Erroll was born on August 11, 1942 to Arthur and Virginia Cheney in Los Angeles, California.  Erroll grew up attending schools in Southeast Los Angeles and graduated from Huntington Park High School in 1960. He married Janelle Heaps Cheney on September 24, 1961 in...

Feb 21, 2023

James Harley Tague, 75, Crawfordsville, passed away Tuesday evening, February 21 at home.  He was born July 8, 1947, in Crawfordsville to Wallace Jackson and Mabel Mae (Krug) Tague. He had served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He had been employed by the City of Crawfordsville. He enjoyed a variety of things, including, helping people, working, horses, time...

Feb 16, 2023

ack Junior Abrams of Crawfordsville, Indiana, passed on Feb. 16, 2023.

He was born Sept. 4, 1927, to Earl and Amy Abrams.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert, Charles and Harry; and sisters, Matilda Anderson, Amy Burson-Jackson and Ruth Johnson; his wives, Betty and Alice; son Richard; step-children,...

Feb 8, 2023

Born in Crawfordsville to Garrold Eston and Mildred Lucille McIntire on March 6, 1946. He graduated from Crawfordsville High School in June of 1964 and entered the Naval Training Station in San Diego, CA in December of 1964. From there he was assigned to the guided-missile destroyer U.S.S. Buchanan as a marine mechanic. Following his honorable discharge from the...

Feb 6, 2023

Curtis James Elfreich, 72 of Crawfordsville passed away Monday in Philadelphia. He was born February 12, 1950 in Olney, IL to Ellis James & Alice Marie Young Elfreich. Curtis worked as a Tool & Die Maker as well as a locksmith. He had worked at Impex and Hi-Tek for several years. He loved antique cars, painting, music, and records...

Feb 6, 2023

Michelle Harvey, 52, of Crawfordsville, passed away Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, at Hickory Creek of Crawfordsville.

She was born July 23, 1970, at Crawfordsville, to Mike King and Susan Harvey Durnil. She had been a deli manager at several grocery stores.

Survivors include: her children, Michael (Amanda) and his children, Nolan and...

Jan 30, 2023

Mark Joseph Millbern, 66, passed away Monday afternoon, Jan. 30, 2023, at Franciscan Health Crawfordsville.

Mark worked for Crawford Industries for over 30 years, where he served as a supervisor across several different areas and shifts, eventually progressing to production supervisor. He was a graduate of North Montgomery High School (1975) and Tri-State University (1979)....

Jan 22, 2023

Phyllis D. Hadler, 73 of Crawfordsville, formerly of Effingham, IL passed away Sunday at Franciscan Health Lafayette.

She was born October 23, 1949, in Salem, IL to Lawrence and Hazel Irene (Sands) Metcalf.

Phyllis worked at World Color/Crossroads Press in Effingham, retiring after 25 years. She then worked as a driver for...

Jan 20, 2023

Margaret B. McClure, 90, Crawfordsville, passed away January 20 th at Signature Health/Parkwood in Lebanon.

She was born July 3, 1932 in Crawfordsville to Frank and Helen Biggs.  She married James McClure and he passed on April 3, 2021.  She had been an employee of AT&T for 35 years.

Surviving are his children James McClure...

Jan 15, 2023

John Gibbs, 85 of Crawfordsville passed away Sunday January 15, at home with his family by his side. He was born in Danville, IN to Dr. Joseph and Gladys Kellams Gibbs. He graduated from Danville High School in 1955 and from Wabash College in 1963, where he was in Beta Theta Pi fraternity. John was a longtime member of...

Jan 12, 2023

On Thursday January 12, James "Mac" O. McLaughlin passed away at the age of 83. Mac was born on August 20, 1939 in Lafayette, IN to Eleanor and Clayton McLaughlin. After graduation, He proudly served in the Army from 1961-1964 working with Nike Hercules missiles. Upon returning home he started work for RR Donnelley, where he worked for over...

Jan 11, 2023

Betty Lou Thompson, 94, went home to be with her Lord Wednesday morning January 11. She was born November 2, 1928, in Crawfordsville to Cecil O. and Oakie L. (Willhite) Boze.

She married the love of her life, Leo L. Thompson, Jr. on June 11, 1950.  He preceded her in death on March 12, 2022 after almost...

Jan 9, 2023

Martha M. Bausch, 87 of Crawfordsville passed away Monday, January 9 at home with her family by her side.

She was born June 26, 1935, in Crawfordsville to Archie & Ruby Shaw Price. Martha received her bachelor's degree from Indiana University and her Masters from Indiana State University in 1956. She worked as a teacher...

Dec 16, 2022

Marilou Shideler Halle, 90, Crawfordsville, passed away December 16th at The Lane House in Crawfordsville. She was born July 11, 1932, in Logansport, IN to Dr. Paul and Vivian (Beale) Shideler. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her family. She had been a dental hygienist and worked alongside her husband, Dr. Raymond Halle, who preceded her in death....

Dec 10, 2022

Mary Alice (Andrews) Hampton, 89 years young-although she was already our angel here on earth-gained her heavenly wings on December 10, 2022 at Ben Hur Health & Rehab.

She was born on June 8, 1933 to Lonnie Ham and Fannie (Andrews) Welliver but she was raised by her grandparents.

Mary graduated from Horace Mann School...

Dec 1, 2022

Anita Lynn Shelton, 69, Crawfordsville, passed away December 1 st at I.U. Health University Hospital.

She was born February 22, 1953 in Crawfordsville to Clyde and Ida Louise (Frost) Trinkle.  She married Thomas Shelton and he survives.

She had worked at Walmart.  She was a member of Faith Baptist Church.  She was an avid camper...

Nov 20, 2022

Robert Wesley Zink, 78, Crawfordsville, passed away Sunday, November 20 th in his home.  He was born on June 19, 1944, in San Diego, CA to Albert McClure and Elizabeth (Siefers) Zink.

Mr. Zink had worked for Motion Industries as a buyer and office manager for 44 years. He married Ruthie Shelton and she preceded him in...

Nov 10, 2022

Arthur R. Ash, New Albany, formerly of Crawfordsville, passed away Thursday, November 10 th at Autumn Woods in New Albany.

He was born August 22, 1935, in Wheatland, IN to William and Lillian (Hicks) Ash.  He served in the United States Air Force and had been a banker for Tri-County Banks.

His memberships included the...

Nov 4, 2022

Edwin Chenoweth, 88 of Linden passed away Friday at Life's Journey Hospice, Avon surrounded by his family.

He was born June 21, 1934 in Lynn, Indiana to Edwin R. & Mabel Norman Chenoweth.  Edwin served in the United States Navy. He was a farmer in the Linden area for close to 60 years.

On December...

Oct 26, 2022

Phillip Eugene Sorrels, age 85, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 26th, 2022. He was born on June 12th, 1937, in Crawfordsville, IN to Dwight and Bertha (Douglas) Sorrels. After graduating from Alamo High School, he enlisted and served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1958. Returning to the Crawfordsville area, he married and...