Obituaries

May 18, 2020

Homer Max Wilkinson, 85 of Crawfordsville passed away Monday, May 18 at Ben Hur Health and Rehab. He was born March 6, 1935, in Crawfordsville to Behmer M. & Emma Margaret Foxworthy Wilkinson.

Homer was a 1954 graduate of Crawfordsville High School. He served in the Indiana National Guard, Darlington Unit as a Spec 3....

May 15, 2020

Helen Milligan, 104, took her final curtain call on Friday, May 15, 2020. Helen was born in 1915 in Waynetown to Clifford and Ruby Bunnell. She was blessed with two brothers, William and Emery. Two special relatives, Bill and Marie Rider were also very important in Helen's upbringing.

Helen was an artist at a very...

May 13, 2020

Charles Grider Streetman, Jr, (Chuck) was known for his big smile, hearty laugh, and loving heart that gave out on May 13, 2020.   He was born September 2, 1946 in Lake Station, Indiana, and grew up in a loving family. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Grider Streetman, Sr., his mother, Rosalie Streetman, and younger brother,...

May 12, 2020

Helen Schilling, 88, Crawfordsville, passed away Tuesday evening at home.

She was born April 7, 1932 in Crawfordsville to Howard and Ethel (Tate) Steele.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, her grandkids and her dog Daisy.  She married Herbert Schilling and he preceded her in death.

Survivors include her children Brenda (Vlad)...

May 11, 2020

Max H. Downey passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at home. He was 78 years old. Max graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1960. He was a retired journeyman electrician and a proud member of the IBEW 481 for the last 55 years. 60 years ago, in December of 1959, he married Karen Deckard, she survives. He is also...

May 6, 2020

Sandra Kay Simpson, 78, passed away on May 6, 2020.

Her reason for living was to be a loving mother to her two children, which were the love of her life; her son, Audie L. Simpson and her daughter, Tammy Kay Simpson and her precious poodle, Fe Fe.

Sandy worked at Sommer Metal Craft where...

Apr 21, 2020

David Wayne Brady, 66, of Linden passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at home, surrounded by his wife and daughters.

He was born Jan. 28, 1954, at Crawfordsville, to Margery Ellen (Stribling) Brady and Donald Gene Brady. He was a 1972 graduate of North Montgomery High School. He married Carla Risner on Feb. 14,...

Apr 19, 2020

Betty Jane Bowers, 97, Indianapolis, formerly of Crawfordsville, passed away April 19, 2020, at The Forum at the Crossing in Indianapolis.

She was born April 28, 1922, at Crawfordsville, to Verner and Willa (Baber) Bowers. She attended Crawfordsville High school and graduated from Greencastle High School and Indiana Business College. She had been an executive...

Apr 16, 2020

Jimmie Lee Perkins, 85, Crawfordsville, passed away April 6 th at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born on October 9, 1934 in Oblong, IL to Paul and Rachel (Weck) Perkins.  He married Vernece Burk and she preceded him in death on August 31, 2015.  He was retired from the U.S. Steel Industry. He was a...

Apr 8, 2020

Alfred M. Sheehan, age 96, a retired industrial purchasing agent went to his eternal home April 8, 2020.  Alfred was born in Shannondale, IN on July 26, 1923 to John and Mary Sheehan.  He graduated from Darlington High School in 1941.  Alfred was drafted into the U.S. Army in September, 1941 for service in World War II.  He then...

Apr 4, 2020

Betty Rainford, 86, of Lafayette, passed away Saturday, April 4 at home.  Cremation was chosen with a private family graveside at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: The Tyler Trent Cancer Research Endowment, c/o Purdue Foundation, 403 West Wood Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907.

Apr 1, 2020

Elton Chenoweth Ross, 95 years old, passed away at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville on April 1, 2020 with his wife and daughter by his side.  Elton was born on March 30, 1925 near Hope, Indiana, to J. Ray and Elva Taylor Ross.

Elton graduated from Columbus High School in 1943 and was immediately entered into the military draft,...

Mar 31, 2020

Mary E. Welliver Painter, 95 of Crawfordsville passed away Tuesday March 31, at St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital.

She was born February 21, 1925 in Thorntown to Clyde and Pearl Hornback Moore.  Mary graduated from Thorntown High School.  She worked at Sommer Metalcraft retiring in 1990.

She married Kenneth L. Welliver, he preceded her in death....

Mar 29, 2020

Carolyn Nicholas, 75 of Crawfordsville passed away Sunday at Franciscan Health Crawfordsville.  She was born in Crawfordsville, March 29, 1945 to Wayne & Wilma McMurray Sosbe.

She retired from Lithonia Lighting and later worked at Williamsburg Healthcare and Heritage products.

Carolyn is survived by her children Jarrod Nicholas of Indianapolis, Phil Nicholas of Arizona, Wendy...

Mar 28, 2020

John Kincaid, 79 of Crawfordsville passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Homewood Health Campus, Lebanon, IN.

He was born in Crawfordsville, July 7, 1940, to Marion and Helen Grenard Kincaid.   John owned his own Construction/excavating business.  He served our country in the Indiana National Guard.

In 1960 he married Anna Hendrickson, she survives. Also...

Mar 27, 2020

Larry Ray Hutson, 79 of Crawfordsville passed away Friday, March 27, 2020.

He was born October 9, 1940 to Gerald and Evelyn (Hann) Hutson. He grew up in Bloomingdale, IN. Larry was stationed in Germany when he served our country in the Army. He retired from RR Donnelly & Sons in 2001 after 39 years....

Mar 24, 2020

Evelyn M. Michael, 60 of Crawfordsville passed away Tuesday at Franciscan Health Lafayette East. She was born March 27, 1959 in Crawfordsville to Edwin & Julie Babich Johnson.

She had been a waitress for many years and was a charter member of the Blue Star Mothers group.

Evelyn married Paul Michael on...

Mar 18, 2020

James "Jim" Bean, 71 of Crawfordsville passed away Wednesday at Bickford of Crawfordsville.

He was born in Lebanon to Russell and Mary Jett Bean.  Jim was retired from RR Donnelley and Sons after 40 years. He was an avid sports fan with a special place in his heart for the St. Louis Cardinals, Indiana Pacers, Indianapolis Colts...

Mar 18, 2020

Ronald (Ron) Surber, 81 of Crawfordsville, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville under the care of Guardian Angels hospice after a long illness with congestive heart failure.

Ron was born on April 12, 1938 in Crawfordsville to Vola I. and Ester L. Russell Surber.  He graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1956. ...

Mar 17, 2020

Charles A. Barton, 69 of Brazil, formerly of Crawfordsville passed away Tuesday at home.

He was born in Cincinnati, OH to Charlie Barton and Wilma Cornett Roach.  He was retired as a fork truck operator.

Charlie is survived by his fiancé, Margaret Grigsby; Sons Charlie (Tonya) Barton, Robert (Cindy) Barton, Jeff Hole, William (Sally) Barton,...