Obituaries

Dec 20, 2025

Marilou Manion, 101, of Crawfordsville, passed away Saturday, December 20 at Whitlock Place.

She was born April 21, 1924, to Walter & Zola Bever Benefield in Fountain County.

She graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1943 and Tucson Beauty College in 1967. She owned and operated Head Hunter Beauty Shop from 1972 to 2018, serving...

Dec 2, 2025

Donald Earl Cabbage, 96, of Crawfordsville, passed away Tuesday, December 2, at his home.  Mr Cabbage was a native of Indianapolis and attended Public School #75, #52, and Washington High School in Indianapolis. Then moved to Waveland in 1945 and graduated from Waveland High School in 1947.

He was born at home in Indianapolis on November 27,...

Nov 29, 2025

David L. Wethington, 69, of Crawfordsville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 29, at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville.

Born on October 4, 1956, in Crawfordsville, David was the son of Leland and Charlotte Wethington. He spent 40 dedicated years working as a pressman for RR Donnelley & Sons. David was also a proud member of both Moose Lodge...

Nov 22, 2025

Joseph Stanley Boswell, 74, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Franciscan Health Crawfordsville. He was born in Greencastle on February 10, 1951, to Ira and Eva Boswell.

Joe graduated from Greencastle High School in 1969. He worked at the Banner Graphic in Greencastle from 1969-1971 while serving in the National Guard through 1975. He moved to...

Nov 13, 2025

Austin Tincher, 29, of Crawfordsville

Austin Tincher, 29, of Crawfordsville, passed away on November 13, 2025. Austin was a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend whose presence filled every room with warmth and sincerity. Born with a giant heart, he lived his life with loyalty, generosity, and a fierce love that touched everyone who knew him....

Nov 3, 2025

Larry D. Patton, 76, of Crawfordsville, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, with his family by his side.

Larry was born June 4, 1949, in Crawfordsville to Malcolm & Lois Weliever Patton. He was a graduate of Crawfordsville High School. He served with the Crawfordsville Fire Department from 1970 to 2007. He returned in 2011 and served...

Nov 3, 2025

Rita Jane Weliver, 90, Crawfordsville, passed away November 3, 2025, at Franciscan Health in Crawfordsville. She was born October 24, 1935, in Crawfordsville to Allen Bud and Nena Mae (Cunningham) Myers. She retired from Target and was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church.

Survivors include children: Brad (Fatima) Weliever and Mike (Susie) Weliver, brother, Allen (Anna)...

Nov 2, 2025

Austin Hodges, 27, of Crawfordsville, passed away at home on Sunday, November 2, 2025.  He was born on November 28, 1997, in Crawfordsville to Larry Hodges & Lynn Wilhite Duff.

Austin worked at Atco and was a certified welder.  He loved playing and watching sports. He was a diehard Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Cubs, and Indiana Pacers fan....

Oct 31, 2025

Sara Lang, 75, of Crawfordsville, Indiana passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025 after twenty-two years of living independently.

Sara was born to Orville and Mary (Hayes) Gutteridge of Oakwood, Illinois, grew up on a farm and graduated from Oakwood High School. Sara had a predisposition for numbers and was educated in accounting. Sara worked in accounting...

Oct 22, 2025

Gladys (Gig) Irene Elledge of Crawfordsville passed away with the gracious Lord by her side on October 22, 2025. She was 95 years old.

Gladys was born June 13, 1930, to Rosso and Grace Gosnell in Newton, IL. She grew up with 11 Siblings in Paris, IL She was employed for several years at Reasoner Jewelry Store....

Oct 12, 2025

Rodger K. Buck, 84, of Crawfordsville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Born on March 4, 1941, Rodger was a proud graduate of Crawfordsville High School, Class of 1959. He later attended Bailey Institute in St. Louis, Missouri, and was drafted into the U.S. Army —...

Oct 9, 2025

Lloyd Edward Pettit, 86, Crawfordsville, went home to be with the Lord on October 9, 2025. He was born on April 9, 1939 in rising sun, IN to James Clifford and Freda M. (Witham) Pettit. He married Joyce E. Vowels on July 22, 1959.

He served in the United States Navy as a machinist in San Diego,...

Sep 30, 2025

Stacy Coleman, 60, of Crawfordsville, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

Stacy was a retired florist. She was a member of the Moose Lodge and an avid animal lover.  She had also participated in the Vanity Theater. Stacy was a breast cancer survivor.

She was born on November 9, 1964, in Indianapolis to Clyde...

Sep 26, 2025

Louanne Brown, aka Lou Dog as she liked to be called, passed away Friday September 26 at home.

She was always doing what she could to help others and loved her family very much.

She is survived by her two sons, Larry Cottrell and Chad (Michelle) Cottrell and four grandchildren; Chad Cottell III, Ryan Cottrell,...

Sep 25, 2025

James E Horton, 85, Crawfordsville, passed away Thursday September 25 at Signature Healthcare in Lebanon and had been a farmer.

He was born on January 18, 1940 in Muddy Creek Forks, PA. He married Gail Fix and she survives. Also surviving are sons, John and Steve along with three grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held...

Sep 24, 2025

Sam Billings, 56, Crawfordsville, went home to be with the Lord September 24, 2025 at his home.

He was born August 8, 1969 in Crawfordsville to Charles and Martha (Wilbur) Billings. He married Suzy LaFoe on February 18, 2018 and she survives.

Sam worked for R.R. Donnelly's for 30 plus years and then went to...

Sep 13, 2025

Karen Sue Bennett, 73, Crawfordsville, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Franciscan St. Elizabeth East in Lafayette.

She was born May 4, 1952 in Crawfordsville to John Charles and Barbara Jean (Harris) Thompson.  She married Sam Bennett and he survives.

She had worked at Crawford Industries, Crawfordsville Community School corporation, Dave Stetler Chevrolet and...

Sep 4, 2025

Michael Jay Venable, born on March 28, 1952 to Doris and Ted Venable in Springfield, IL, passed away peacefully at home on September 4, 2025, surrounded by family.  Throughout the course of his illness, Mike demonstrated remarkable resilience, wit, and unwavering kindness, consistently exhibiting dignity, grace and a deep devotion to his loved ones and friends.

Mike...

Sep 3, 2025

In Loving Memory of Michelle Rae (Cook) Waite

Born on June 25, 1964 at Home Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana • At 10 months old her family established roots in Crawfordsville, Indiana where she lived her beautiful life.

Michelle Rae Waite—known affectionately as Mic or Rae—danced through life with a spunky spirit and a heart full...

Aug 26, 2025

Dr. John Husted, born on September 18th, 1942, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, passed away on August 26th, 2025, at the age of 82 following a long battle with dementia. John was born to Selwyn Frank and Meredith Lucille (Rice) Husted and graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1960. John attended Grinnell College, earning his bachelor's degree with a major in...