Obituaries

Oct 9, 2020

Brayden Metsker, 4, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 9.

Brayden loved attending RPS Preschool at Rock Point Church and Willson Preschool. He enjoyed wrestling, superheroes and tacos.

He is survived by his parents Alan & Rachel Sorrels Metsker; sisters Elizabeth (Joe) Zuk and Sarah Metsker; as well...

Oct 4, 2020

Palmer Eugene "Gene" Melvin, 81, passed in his home surrounded by family on Sunday, October 4, 2020. He was the oldest son of Charles Palmer and Mayda Marie Melvin, both deceased, of Crawfordsville, Indiana. He graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1957 and began working at R. R. Donnelly & Sons where he remained until his retirement. Gene was...

Oct 4, 2020

Madonna M. Robinson, 89 of Crawfordsville passed away Sunday morning at home surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born March 23, 1931, in Bloomington to Harold & Thelma Martin Chandler.

On May 23, 1953  she married Walter Robinson, he preceded her in death on February 9, 1996.

Madonna...

Sep 29, 2020

William "Volvo Man" Franklin Congleton, 79 of Crawfordsville passed away Tuesday.

He was born in Hillsboro on November 8, 1940, to Clifford Riley and Mahayla Evelyn Rowland Congleton. He attended Hillsboro School, after which he joined the US Navy, where he served 4 yrs. traveling the world. This ignited a passion for traveling, thus upon...

Sep 26, 2020

Donna Jean Brock 77, of Crawfordsville, IN passed peacefully at home with her family at her side. She was born September 2, 1943, to Charles "Frank" Nicholson and Martha Jane Clouser Nicholson. She was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker. She was a member of Milligan Presbyterian Memorial Church. She spent most of her time working with her...

Sep 24, 2020

Kathryn Morrison passed away Thursday September 24 at Hickory Creek Nursing home. She was 92 years old.

Kathryn worked many years for the Christian Book Store in Crawfordsville and retired from there.

She was born on April 9, 1928 in Frankfort, IN. Parents were Clyde O. and May Belle (Akins) Marshall.

Sep 21, 2020

Frank Harry Eskesen, the surviving son of Frank Eskesen Sr. and Nellie Fullenwider Eskesen, passed away September 21, at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis after a brief hospitalization for a heart related illness. He is survived by four first cousins, Mark and David Dodson of Portland, OR, H. James McLendon Jr. of Corvallis, OR and Rodney Fullenwider of...

Sep 16, 2020

Kenneth Lee Norvell of Crawfordsville passed away Wednesday morning at his home at the age of 66.

Kenny, as he liked to be called, lived in Crawfordsville all of his life. He attended school in Crawfordsville from elementary school at Wilson then on to Tuttle Junior High, through Crawfordsville High School where he graduated in 1973. Growing...

Sep 12, 2020

Because she was married to Bud Brady for 69 years, with whom she had five children, 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, Lois Loraine Smith Brady was best known as "Grandma Turkey Lips." She died Saturday, Sept.12, 2020, in her home, surrounded by love.

Loraine was creative, resourceful and strong. These qualities were evident...

Sep 5, 2020

Joyce Ethel Pettit 78 of Crawfordsville went to be with the Lord on September 5, 2020. With family by her side, she died peacefully at home after fighting a battle with dementia.  She was born October 28, 1941 at Vine Grove Kentucky to Joseph "Jack" Vowels and Virginia Welliver. Joyce graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1959. She married...

Aug 29, 2020

Floyd H. Will, 91, of Crawfordsville passed away August 29 in his home.  He was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on October 7, 1928 to Henson & Eleanor Baker Will.

He was married to Mary Ellen Shirimplin Will who preceded him in death. He is survived by his children F. David Will of Crawfordsville, Cynthia Ann (Stephen)...

Aug 28, 2020

Daniel Shirley, 70, of Hillsboro passed away Friday. He was a 1968 graduate of Linden High School. He was a veteran of the US Navy and served in Vietnam in a Naval Security unit. Dan spent his entire professional career with UPS and retired after 34 years of service.

Dan enjoyed shooting sports and antique...

Aug 27, 2020

Roy Kiste, 84 of Crawfordsville passed away Thursday at Ben Hur Health and Rehab.

He was born August 29, 1935 in Crawfordsville to Cloyd and Jessie Cronk Kiste. Roy worked in Construction, farming and at the state highway department. He was a member of One Way Pentecostal Apostolic Church.  He married Lela Nadean Edwards, she survives.

Aug 26, 2020

Louis Kinirsky, 67 of Waynetown passed away Wednesday August 26 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born March 31, 1953 in Riverhead, NY to Louis & Helen Bennett Kinirsky.

He was a retired machinist and a veteran of the USAF.

He is survived by his children Tina Kinirsky, Tracy Kinirsky, and Melanie Kinirsky...

Aug 19, 2020

Theodore "Ted" Stuard II passed away Wednesday, August 19 surrounding by his loving family.

He was born March 3, 1950, to Theodore "Bud" and Mary Stuard in Indianapolis. He graduated in 1967 from Emmerich Manual High School.

Ted moved to Crawfordsville in 1989 to manage Skelgas Propane (later bought by Ferrell Gas...

Aug 6, 2020

Terry Lee Hockersmith peacefully took his final breath on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He had quietly battled cancer for some time.

He was born June 23, 1954, at Crawfordsville, to Perry (Icky) and Lola (Sissy) Hockersmith; Sissy survives.

He attended New Market schools and was part of...

Aug 4, 2020

Michael Lee Billingsley, 65, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, in his home, surrounded by his wife and family.

He was born Aug. 9, 1954, at Covington, Kentuckay, to Fred L. and Katherine (Sparks) Black. On Dec. 10, 1974, he married Terri S. Day.

Mike drove a semi for 32 years until...

Aug 4, 2020

Josette Marie Danforth, 76, passed away peacefully of natural causes on August 4th, 2020 in Crawfordsville. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Danny Danforth. She is survived by her sons Brent Danforth (Alicia) of Columbus, OH, Eric Danforth of Crawfordsville, IN and her daughter, Beth Steadman (Bill) of Carmel, IN; as well as grandchildren Nicholas Danforth...

Aug 1, 2020

Former Westfield, Indiana resident Larry J. Heinzman passed away on August 1, 2020 in Inverness, Florida where he resided.  He was a 1981 graduate of Westfield High School.  He moved to Florida in the late 1980's where he worked as an auto mechanic several years and was most recently employed by Mid State Glass. He was born on October...

Jul 29, 2020

Jacob Vannice, 35 of Crawfordsville was united with his Lord and Savior on July 29, 2020.

Jacob was born September 2, 1984, in Crawfordsville to Michael & Elizabeth Edwards Vannice.

He loved the outdoors, hiking, fishing, and wrote poetry. He especially loved helping others.

Jacob is reunited with his mother who preceded him...