Obituaries

Oct 12, 2021

Hulah L. Odell passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 12, 2021, at Whitlock Place. She was 91.

Mrs Odell was a member of the First Christian Church, had previously been a member of Harmony 18 and Sugar Creek Squares. She was active in her church and volunteered at its pre-school for over twenty years. She had...

Oct 8, 2021

Kathleen Marie Wills was born to Robert and Linda Stultz Wills in Crawfordsville on December 8, 1961.

She attended Crawfordsville Schools. She had been living in Lafayette in recent years.

She is survived by 3 brothers and 1 sister; Dennis Wills, Steve (Sylvia) Wills, Jon (Kristy) Humphreys and Kimberly Dickerson as well...

Oct 6, 2021

Ralph "Ralphie" Elliott, 92, Crawfordsville, passed away Wednesday evening at Ben Hur Health & Rehab.

He was born March 4, 1929 in Ripley Township to Gordon P. and Ethel (Fink) Elliott.  He married his wife Donna on May 1, 1948 and she passed on October 1, 2009.

His memberships included the American Legion, the Eagles,...

Sep 28, 2021

Joseph Ray Billingsley of Shannondale, passed away September 28 th 2:43am at Mercy Health in Toledo Ohio. Born to the late Fred Billingsley, Katherine (Sparks) Billingsley Black April 24 th 1957 Indianapolis Indiana.

Companioned early on with Lisa Shaffer she survives. Married to the late Rachel Martin. She parted in death 2005 Then Married Teresa...

Sep 26, 2021

Eva Mae Bushong, age 86, of Crawfordsville, Indiana, passed away at home with family members by her side on September 26, 2021.

Eva was born on February 12, 1935 in Metcalf County, Kentucky as the first child of Herschel and Reba (Rigsby) Crews.  In 1951 Eva married James Bushong, also of Metcalf County, Kentucky.   The couple enjoyed...

Sep 23, 2021

On Thursday, September 23, 2021, Charlotte Ann (McGuinness) Bell, a remarkable woman who radiated love and grace, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family. She was 83. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother Charles McGuinness. With bright eyes and love for all in her heart, Charlotte Ann McGuinness was born in...

Sep 8, 2021

Edward C. Sieferman ~ known to many as "Ed", or "Mike" ~ age 82, passed away September 8 surrounded by his family. Born October 18, 1938 in Janesville, Wisconsin to Oscar and Dorothy Sieferman, Ed was preceded in death by his siblings Oscar, Harry, and Dorothy. Ed is survived by a brother, Robert.

Ed graduated from Princeton...

Sep 4, 2021

Elizabeth (Brown) Bray, 92, born August 1, 1929, in Wallace, Indiana went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, September 4th, 2021. Preceding her in death were her parents James E. and H. Edna Brown, her brothers William and Jimmy, her sisters Edythe Myers, Jean Snouweart, Cheryl Kay Brown, a daughter in law, Theresa Priest-Bray and her husband, Donald...

Aug 30, 2021

91 year old Mary Patricia Munstenteiger Erickson passed away at Saunders Senior Living Uvalde Texas August 30th 2021.  Born June 24, 1930 to Benedict and Isabel (Latour) Munstenteiger of Maple Lake MN, she was the 3rd of seven children in her family.  On August 12th 1950 she married William Martin Erickson of Annandale MN.  To this union four daughters...

Aug 27, 2021

Linda Vaught, 62 of Crawfordsville passed away Friday August 27, at Franciscan Health in Lafayette.

She was born in Lebanon on February 12, 1959 to James & Norma Bush Vaught.

Linda had worked for many years as a CNA in nursing homes. She is survived by her mother Norma, Daughters Heather Ritter...

Aug 20, 2021

Mr. Edwin "Ed" Dale Stewart, age 73, passed away at Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN on Friday evening, August 20, 2021 after a long battle with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Ed was born on January 1, 1948 in Crawfordsville, Indiana to Wallace "Wally" and Mary "Louise" Stewart. He attended St. Bernard's Catholic School, then graduated from Waynetown High School...

Aug 10, 2021

Ronald was born Oct. 20, 1963, at Crawfordsville, to Jerry A. and Sharon (Coltharp) Taylor of Crawfordsville.

He graduated from Crawfordsville High School and became a self-employed carpenter. He also briefly served in the U.S. Army.

Survivors include: his wife of 38 years, LeeAnn Simms Mayfield; daughter Kelly J. (Dustin) Priddy of...

Aug 9, 2021

James Cecil Howard, 88, Crawfordsville passed away Monday, August 9 at Ben Hur Health.

He was born May 5, 1933, in Tompkinsville, Ky to Malcolm Curtis & Bessie Olean Page Howard.

He was retired as a maintenance supervisor. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Crawfordsville.

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Jul 28, 2021

CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN / FORT FAIRFIELD, ME - Melvin E. Rich, 66, passed away unexpectedly on July 28, 2021.  He was born July 17, 1955, in Crawfordsville, IN., the son of James E. and Alice B. (Wilson) Rich.

Melvin grew up in Fort Fairfield, ME and graduated from Fort Fairfield High School in 1973.  Shortly after...

Jul 15, 2021

Craig Scott Wilson

On Thursday, July 15, 2021, Craig Scott Wilson, loving husband and father of three, passed away in his home of a heart attack.

Craig was the rock of the Wilson family. He was quick to make a friend, ready to lend a hand, and Mr. Fix-It. He was happiest...

Jul 12, 2021

Edgar Whiteley, 83, Crawfordsville, passed away July 12, 2021.  He was born on June 26, 1938 in Speedway to Edgar F. and Mary I. (Heckathorn) Whiteley.  He married Carolyn Hunsicker and she survives.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Darla Whiteley. Three brothers and one sister survive.

He is survived by his wife,...

Jul 6, 2021

Shelbie Leigh (Phillips) Underwood, age 31, of Crawfordsville, IN, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. She died unexpectedly at her home in Kentucky. Shelbie was born on February 26, 1990, in Crawfordsville, IN to Kelly and Jamie Phillips.

Shelbie was a graduate from Crawfordsville High School in Crawfordsville, Indiana with the class of 2008....

Jul 3, 2021

Larry Joe Ryker, 80, Crawfordsville, passed away Saturday July 3 at I.U. Health in Lafayette.  Larry was born on October 21, 1940, in Linden, to Calvin Lester and Marjorie Pearl (Perkins) Ryker. He worked for Raybestos for 41 years before retiring. He also served in the U.S. Marine Corp. He enjoyed working in the yard and spending time with his...

Jun 30, 2021

Dennis Bowling, 59, Crawfordsville, passed away June 30. He was born January 3, 1962, in Lafayette to Desha and Betty Lou (Hatfield) Bowling. He married Karen Bowling and she survives.

He had worked as a mechanic for Dave Stetler Chevrolet and INDOT and attended McCutcheon High School. Surviving along with his wife, sister, Belinda (Joe) Bowling, special...

Jun 18, 2021

ixie Lee Boyles, 91 years young, passed peacefully at her lake house on June 18, 2021, to begin her heavenly life.   Born in Southern Illinois in 1930, she spent most of her life as a proud Hoosier, residing in Marion, Hartford City, and Crawfordsville.  Dixie was a teacher and librarian in her working career, in Southport, Hartford City, and...