Obituaries

Aug 26, 2022

Charles "Chuck" Edward Helvie of Bringhurst, Indiana went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 26, 2022, on his mother's birthday. He died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 78 at the Crawfordsville Hospital from complications related to cancer.

Chuck was born in Flora, Indiana on March 9, 1944, to the late...

Aug 26, 2022

Cynthia "Cindy" Spires 73 of Crawfordsville went home to be with the Lord, Friday at home with her family by her side.

She was born July 29, 1949 in Chicago, IL to Leonard & Dorothy Dulen Potter.

Cindy served as the County Recorder in Starke County for 14 years.

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Aug 14, 2022

Roberta "Kay" Ferguson, 71 of Waynetown passed away Sunday at Franciscan Health Crawfordsville.

She was born October 21, 1950 in Missouri to Robert & Lillian Stanley Lewis.

Kay was retired from Hi-Tek/ Lithonia Lighting and was a member of the Eagles.

She was married to Ronnie Ferguson who preceeded...

Aug 6, 2022

Donald (Don, Donnie) Eugene Tuel 63 of Crawfordville Indiana passed away in his sleep Saturday August 6th, 2022. He was born February 8, 1959 in Sullivan Indiana to Barbara Husky and Kermit Tuel. He graduated from Jo Burns High School in Cedar Hill Tennessee. He became an Indiana State Certified Paramedic in 1988 in Columbus Indiana. He was a...

Aug 1, 2022

John L. Norman, born October 25, 1942 in Crawfordsville, IN. John was the son of Stanley and Carol "Jenny" (Miller) Norman.

He was united in marriage to Phyllis (Hampton) Norman who preceded him in death after sharing 45 years. Together they raised two daughters, Denise (Keith) Carty and Melinda (Larry) Ladd both of Warsaw, Indiana, and two...

Jul 30, 2022

Paul V. Freibergs, 73 of Crawfordsville passed away Saturday, July 30 at Franciscan Health Crawfordsville.

Paul was born October 21, 1948 in Augsburg, Germany to Voldemars & Geneva Rudzats Freibergs. They are both deceased.

He is survived by his children, Lara (Brian) Bonebrake, Christopher (Tamra) Freibergs and Natalie; Siblings Valdis Freibergs, Aivars...

Jul 27, 2022

Karla Jean Kitterman, 76, Crawfordsville passed away Wednesday morning at home.

She was born on March 27, 1946 in Lafayette to Kenneth Charles Blessing and Juanita Ruth North.  She had worked for Kraft and retired from Penguin Random House. She married Elvis Appel on June 25, 2011 and he survives.

Karla with a "K" enjoyed...

Jul 22, 2022

Carolyn Sue Estelle

11/22/1948-7/22/2022

Carolyn Sue Estelle passed away Friday, July 22, 2022.  Carolyn "Sue" was born November 22, 1948 at Park City Kentucky to Roy & Reba Alexander.  Sue was one of seven children. Sue was a long-time employee of Penguin Random House before retiring.

Surviving family includes her daughter...

Jul 22, 2022

Alan Dean Chadwick, 71, Crawfordsville, passed away July 22 at Franciscan St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lafayette.

He was born on September 14, 1950 to Delmas and Rebecca (Myers) Chadwick.  He married Marilyn Lombardo and she survives.

Alan was a technician for heavy machinery and was a farmer.  He enjoyed stained glass, woodworking, and working on...

Jul 15, 2022

Samuel Davidson Evans, 89, formerly of Crawfordsville, Indiana and Morris, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2022 at Westminster Village in West Lafayette, Indiana. He is survived by his daughters Rebecca (Eric) Gottschalk and Sarah (Dan) Connolly; grandchildren Meghan Gottschalk, Benjamin Connolly, Samuel Connolly and Nathaniel Connolly; and many extended family members. He was preceded in death by...

Jul 14, 2022

Rita Ann Smith, 85, of Crawfordsville, passed away Thursday, July 14 at home.

She was born November 6, 1936 in Crawfordsville to Howard Lee & Wanda Clark Fyffe. She was a member of the Smartsburg Christian Church and the Pioneer Association. She liked going to festivals, playing cards with friends, and spending time with her family. She...

Jul 3, 2022

Barbara Sue Kelp, 87, New Richmond, passed away Sunday evening at her son, Mark's home in Wingate.

She was born April 22, 1935 in Fountain County to Russell "Bill" Lane and Lucille Dazey Lane. She was a member of Wingate New Hope Church.  She had been a house cook for Phi Delta Theta as well as managing...

Jul 1, 2022

Jerry D. Mills Jan. 6, 1939-July 1, 2022 Posted Wednesday, July 6, 2022 1:15 am

Jerry D. Mills, 83, a lifelong Crawfordsville resident, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022.

Born Jan. 6, 1939, he was the son of Albert (Gayle) Mills and Elva (Mandy) Shelley. He was a 1957 Crawfordsville High School graduate.

Jun 30, 2022

Theron Lee Priest, 92, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at Bickford Memory Care of Crawfordsville. He was born on May 16, 1930, in Crawfordsville, Indiana to the late Cecil and Lucinda (Warren) Priest.  After graduating from Crawfordsville High School in 1948, he served in the United States Marine Corp and Indiana National Guards.   After serving his country...

Jun 27, 2022

Gary L. Bullock, 69 of Crawfordsville passed away at home Monday. He was born July 27, 1952 in Crawfordsville to Lawrence & Janet Harnisch Bullock.

Gary was a 1970 graduate of Crawfordsville High School. He worked for the Norfolk Southern Railroad retiring in 2012.

Gary enjoyed going to Elston Park to watch...

Jun 25, 2022

Heather Brooke Stewart passed away June 25, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. She was born November 14, 1978 to James Stewart and Linda Brooks (Griggs).

Heather grew up in Crawfordsville and graduated from South Montgomery High School. She went on to graduate from PJ's College of Cosmetology. She loved doing her hair and make-up. Heather loved her...

Jun 23, 2022

Linda Sue (Updike) Richmond

October 20, 1937 – June 23, 2022

Linda Sue Richmond passed away peacefully at her home in Whitlock Place on June 23, 2022, at the age of 84. She was born in Huntington, IN on October 20, 1937, to Claude and Helen Updike. The family moved to Crawfordsville when she was...

Jun 21, 2022

Deloris Ann Cotten, 79, of Crawfordsville, passed away peacefully June 21, 2022, at Franciscan Health Lafayette East.

She was born April 22, 1943, at Crawfordsville, the daughter of Cyril T. and Virginia F. Mahaska. She married Donald H. Cotten on Oct. 11, 1985, and he survives. Deloris had worked for Crown Cork and Seal, as well as...

Jun 15, 2022

After 100 well-lived years, Archie Krout passed away on June 15, 2022 in Crawfordsville Indiana.  He was born in May 13, 1922 in Alamo, Indiana to the late Clarence Krout (Julie) and Fay Keller (Elmer Mitchell).  Archie resided in Crawfordsville, Indiana his entire adult life. Archie loved to share memories of his beloved maternal grandparents, Benjamin and May Keller and...

Jun 9, 2022

"Well, Howdy Do? A simple phrase from a simple woman who lived simply but her impact left on others was significant.  An only child, born in Detroit, Michigan to Edward Bedwell and Francis Teague Bedwell. Hazel was raised by her mother and step-father (Estel Ray Reed) in Parke County. Early in her school years, she would meet her sister...