Obituaries

Aug 2, 2018

Marcelle M. Bowles, 91 of Crawfordsville passed away Thursday at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville.  She was born March 10, 1927 to Marcus and Audrey Shipp Coffman.

Marcelle was retired from Steel Industries/IMPEX after 28 years. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed people and was very independent. She also enjoyed taking walks.

Survivors...

Jul 31, 2018

Steven Dee Hall, 68, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at Franciscan Health Lafayette East.

He was born Aug. 2, 1949, at Indianapolis, to John and Grace (Dorrell) Hall and was the eldest of seven children, Sam (Ann), Ron (Charlene), Becky (Martin Kelsey), Ed (Yo-Sun), Cindy (Kevin McCandless)...

Jul 31, 2018

Donna Presslor, 65, Russellville, passed away Tuesday At St. Elizabeth East in Lafayette.

She was born May 6, 1953 in San Francisco to Nate and Velma (Fagundes) Chelone.  She married Steve Presslor and he preceded her in death.  She had been the founder for Coupons for Military Families Overseas. Donna was also a Donut aficionado.

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Jul 28, 2018

Robert Warren Seward, 83, passed away Saturday surrounded by his family. He was born November 27, 1934 in Parke County to John and Marjorie Berry Seward. After graduation from Rockville High School, he started his career in construction. He owned and operated Seward Construction and Seward Custom Kitchens for many years. He later worked for Schmidt Cabinet Company, Town...

Jul 27, 2018

Betty Miles,95, formerly of Smartsburg, passed away Friday at I. U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She had lived between both daughters the past four years.

She was born March 15, 1923 in Crawfordsville to Herman and Audrey (Chambers) Campbell. She married Robert "John" Miles and he preceded her in death.

She had...

Jul 18, 2018

Larry George Dickerson, 81, Crawfordsville, passed away Wednesday at his residence. He was born October 2, 1936 in Crawfordsville to Ralph and Helen (Layne) Dickerson. He married Linda Fine and she survives.

He had been a pressman at R. R. Donnelly's. His memberships included First Baptist Church, American Legion, the Eagles and the Moose Lodge....

Jul 11, 2018

Ted Everett Ratcliff, Crawfordsville, IN passed away on Wednesday July 11, 2018 at the age of 77 after a long valiant fight with cancer. He was surrounded by his wife and children. He was born on August 23, 1940 in Kingman, IN to Dale Wilkey and Elinor Myers Ratcliff. He married Betty Jane Holler from Terre Haute, IN at...

Jul 9, 2018

We wish to inform you of the passing of Herman Allen Smith on July 9, 2018.  Herman was born on September 26, 1931 to Everett and Opal Smith of Advance, Indiana and was raised on the family farm in Boone County. He attended Providence Christian Church and was baptized on September 2, 1945. He graduated from Jackson Township High...

Jul 7, 2018

Darla Denise Cohee, 51 of Crawfordsville passed away July 7 surrounded by her family.

She was born February 18, 1966 in Crawfordsville to Donald & Gail Shrout Long. On September 9, 1995 she married Joe Cohee, he survives.  Also surviving are her son Kyle Cohee, daughter Sarah (Caleb) Bell, brother Don (Joanie) Long, Mother Gail Long, mother...

Jun 30, 2018

Joan B. Meyer, 76, Crawfordsville, passed peacefully Saturday evening, June 30, 2018 at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis with her husband Ron by her side. She was born March 3, 1942 in Meriden, Conn. to Alfred and Mary (O'Neill) Borek. She had been a supervisor with ATT&T (formerly Southern New England Telephone). She married Ron Meyer on August 28, 1976 and...

Jun 22, 2018

Allen R. Carey, 52 of Crawfordsville passed away Friday at Franciscan Health Crawfordsville.   He was born November 25, 1965 at Ft. Ord, California to Cecil and Irene Brown Carey.

Allen worked for many years at the Super 8 Motel.  He loved antiquing and cooking.

He was married to Martha Crouch, they later divorced.  He is...

Jun 18, 2018

Stephen Doreff, 72 of Crawfordsville passed away Monday.  He was born September 22, 1945, in Indianapolis to George & Isabelle Doreff. He attended Purdue for a year. Stephen was a pressman at RR Donnelley for 46 years until his retirement. He was a member of the Eagles, Lions club and had served as a volunteer EMT and Firefighter.

Jun 17, 2018

Kathryn Logston, went to be with the Lord on June 17, 2018 at 8pm surrounded by those who loved her.  Born March 3, 1944 at Williamsport, IN to George & Mattie Logston Knee.  On August 2, 1986 she married Chester Logston.

Kathy worked at Ben Hur Nursing Home for 15 years and was a housewife. She enjoyed...

Jun 9, 2018

Janet Sieferman, 76 passed away Saturday June 9, at St. Elizabeth East, Lafayette, surrounded by her family.  She was born December 26, 1941 in Evansville to Raymond E. & Lillian Angermeier Weyer.

Janet Graduated from Memorial High School, University of Evansville and received her Masters degree from Indiana State University.  She was a retired Elementary Art teacher...

Jun 3, 2018

Emma Jo Kendricks, 11 passed away Sunday at Riley Hospital after her hard fought battle with a brain tumor which started on May 5, 2009.

Emma was born in Lafayette on September 2, 2006 to Chad and Amanda Callihan Kendricks. She had finished the 4th grade at Hoover Elementary and had also attended Willson, New...

May 29, 2018

Jack R. Klepfer, 92, Crawfordsville, passed away Tuesday at Whitlock Place.

He was born December 4, 1925 in Carmel to Birchie and Almeda (Lewis) Klepfer. He married Evelyn Gorman and she survives.

He had been a farmer and served in the United States Air Force. His memberships included the Masonic Lodge. He...

May 28, 2018

Martha Susan "Opal" Dossett, 101 passed away Monday at home. She was born December 29, 1916 in Lincoln, KY to Granville Lindsey and Sally Thompson Murrell.

During WWII She worked at Allison's as a gear shaper for fighter planes, after attending Huffer Beauty College she owned and operated Dossett's Beauty Shop from 1954-1974. Opal was...

May 22, 2018

Wanda L. Townsend, 82, Crawfordsville, passed away Tuesday at Ben Hur Nursing Home.

She was born June 3, 1935 in Parkers Lake, KY to Ralston and Linnie (Vanover) Perkins and was a homemaker.  She married Donnie Townsend and he preceded her in death.

Survivors include her children, Deborah (Albert) Bickel, Daryl (Connie) Townsend, Donna Morriss...

May 21, 2018

Terry L. King, 61 of Crawfordsville passed away Monday at home.

He was born October 22, 1956 in Chicago, IL. His parents were Vern & Ethel King.

Terry graduated from Southwestern High School and served in the US Army from 1972-74. He worked as a Painting Contractor. Terry married Jody Deckard on...

May 18, 2018

Christine Marie Gravens, 92, of Crawfordsville, formerly of Glasgow, Kentucky, went to be with Jesus on Friday, May 18, 2018.

She was born July 3, 1925, and was the daughter of William and Gertie Matthews Bushong.

Her life revolved around her family. She was known as "Granny" to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and...