Obituaries

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...

Oct 26, 2022

Rev. Danny Paul Ryan, 76, of Waynetown, passed away Wednesday at IU Arnett Hospital surrounded by his family.

He was born November 6, 1945 in Crawfordsville to Rev. Frank & Grace Durham Ryan Sr.

Danny had worked for Lifetime Gate as a truck driver. He then retired from California Pellet Mill in...

Oct 24, 2022

Berthanne Storms, 85 of Crawfordsville passed away Monday morning at home.

She was born May 1, 1937 in Kingman to Harold & Marie Brown. Berthanne was a graduate of Hillsboro High School and Danville Area Community College. She was also a graduate of the Arthur Murray School of Dance in Chicago where she taught and...

Oct 23, 2022

Dennis Mikel Erdahl, born March 1, 1951, passed peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at the age of 71 years old at Franciscan Health in Lafayette.

Dennis was born in Wabash to the late Floyd and Marjory Erdahl Rice. Dennis graduated from Wabash High School in 1969 and joined the Air Force soon after. He...

Oct 9, 2022

Retired teacher and community volunteer, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Margaret "Margie" Zimmerman died peacefully on October 9, 2022 in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Margie was born in Leon, Iowa in 1938 to Arch and Anna, the first of four children. She grew up in Monticello, Iowa, attended Iowa State University, and graduated from the University of Kansas...

Oct 5, 2022

Shirley Elizabeth Thomas Aycox, 74, passed away early October 5 th . She departed peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her parents Clyde and Mary Elizabeth Thomas, her husband Randall Buhrmester. She is survived by her brother Clyde (Tommy) Thomas Jr. and dog Oreo, her children; Randy (Kelly) Buhrmester, Beverly (Jim) Nickerson,...

Sep 30, 2022

James Donald Surber Jr. of Crawfordsville was called home Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. He was 62.

James was born May 5, 1960, at Crawfordsville, to James Donald Sr. and Della Jean (Dalbey) Surber of Crawfordsville. James was also known to his family as Jimmy. He had a medical condition that prevented him from talking but...

Sep 21, 2022

Clarence "Gus" Mathison, 95, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday afternoon, September 21st, at Ben Hur Health and Rehabilitation in Crawfordsville. He was born on October 26th, 1926, in Anderson, Indiana. He served in the Merchant Marines during World War II and the U. S. Army during the Korean conflict. He worked as an auditor for General Motors,...

Sep 20, 2022

Robert "Bob" Joseph Mason, 63 of Crawfordsville passed away in his home after a long battle with cancer. He was born July 8, 1959 in Crawfordsville to Robert D. And Carolyn Spessard Mason.

Bob Graduated from North Montgomery High School in 1977 and received his Associate Degree in Electronic Technology from Purdue University in 1980....

Sep 20, 2022

Evelyn I. Michael, 97 of Lebanon, formerly of Crawfordsville, passed away Tuesday at Witham Hospital.

She was born November 5, 1924, in Crawfordsville to John & Maude McCoy Shahan.

On March 1, 1946, she married Donald Michael, and he preceded her in death on November 29, 1993.

Evelyn is...