Obituaries

May 11, 2024

Carroll "Duane" Clifton, 88, Crawfordsville, IN passed away May 11, 2024.  He was born April 30, 1936.  His parents were the late Granville and Nina (Lawter) Clifton.

He graduated Crawfordsville High School in 1954.  Duane served in the Indiana National Guard.  He married Martha "Marty" Walling on September 20, 1959.

Duane was a wonderful father...

May 8, 2024

Joseph A. Catterson, 78, of Crawfordsville, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Franciscan Health Crawfordsville. Joe was born January 14, 1946, at Vermillion County Hospital in Clinton, Indiana, to the late Charles and Ruth (Hutts) Catterson.

He graduated from Turkey Run High School and worked at R. R. Donnelley in Crawfordsville for 44 years before retiring...

Apr 22, 2024

On April 22, 2024, a near century journey in the physical world came to a close for our beloved Barbara Jean Taylor, but her spirit, smile, and love live on in all who knew her. Barbara was born on July 12, 1928, in Russellville, Indiana, to Pauline and Chick Hunter. She graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1946. On...

Apr 19, 2024

Gerald L. "Gary" Dickerson, 70, Crawfordsville, passed away Friday April 19, 2024 at Franciscan St. Elizabeth East in Lafayette.  He was born on June 17, 1953 in Crawfordsville to Howard L. and Dorothy A. (Meadows) Dickerson. He loved riding motorcycles and rock and roll.

He is survived by his son, Eric Dickerson, brother, Ron (Trudy) Dickerson, step-mom,...

Apr 16, 2024

Richard Leroy Lang, 77, Crawfordsville, passed away Tuesday April 16th at The Waters of Greencastle. He was born May 25, 1946 in Crawfordsville to Robert and Dorothy (Nelson) Lang. He had worked at R.R. Donnelly's and served in both the United States Navy and the United States Air Force.  He loved model trains.

He is survived by...

Apr 14, 2024

Donna Joan Elfreich of Crawfordsville passed away peacefully Sunday evening at Franciscan Health of Lafayette at the age of 85.

She was born September 17, 1938 at Crawfordsville to Lester Cox and Edna Marie (Smith) Cox.   She married Curtis James Elfreich on April 16, 1976.  They were married over 46 years until Curtis' passing on February 6,...

Apr 11, 2024

Harold Raymond Cline, 94, Crawfordsville, passed away Thursday, April 11 at Franciscan St. Elizabeth East in Lafayette.

He was born on March 2, 1930, in New Castle, IN to Delbert and Mildred (Smith) Cline and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Dorothy "Jane" Culberson and she preceded him in death.  He had...

Apr 11, 2024

Robert Joe Black passed away Thursday morning with his family by his side.  He was born March 26, 1952, in Crawfordsville to Ernest Elmer & Betty Louise Conkright Black.

He married Peggy Jo McCalment on July 12, 1971, and they shared 52 years together as best friends as well as husband and wife. She promised to always...

Apr 4, 2024

Blake Allen Summers, age 20 of Waynetown passed away at Methodist Hospital on April 4, 2024.  He was born in Crawfordsville on March 30, 2004, to Bryan and Julie Summers.  He had special needs & was always loved by everyone. He did not attend school due to his health.  He is survived by his parents. Brothers Logan (Fiance Mackayla)...

Mar 31, 2024

Martin Lee Kelsey, 69, of Crawfordsville, IN, went to be with Jesus on Sunday March 31, 2024.   Martin was born June 21, 1954, to Clyde Thomas and Eulala (Perkins) Kelsey in Crawfordsville, IN. He graduated from Southmont high school in 1974 and married his high school sweetheart that summer. Martin is survived by his wife Rebecca "Becky" Diane (Hall)...

Mar 23, 2024

Pearl Weir, 99, of Crawfordsville, passed away Saturday, March 23, at Ben Hur Health and Rehab.

She was born to William and May Porter Brewer in East Prairie, MO on January 26, 1925. She married Roger Weir on December 23, 1963. He preceded her in death in May 2012.

Pearl enjoyed working at the Municipal...

Mar 20, 2024

In the loving memory of Mary Lou Hunt, 89, who passed away on March 20, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. She now rests in the embrace of our Lord.

Born on December 8th, 1934 to the late Modena and Robert Gavin in Indianapolis, IN. Mary Lou married Donald E. Hunt (1931-2015) in 1956 in Brownsburg, IN. Mary...

Mar 2, 2024

Kathryn M. Rush, 90, of Crawfordsville, Indiana passed away March 2nd at the home of family.

Born February 1, 1934, to Francis Beebe in rural Illinois. At the age of 13, she was moved to Crawfordsville and was a graduate of CHS in 1954.

After a blind date, arranged by friends and dating for 6...

Mar 1, 2024

Thomas F. Elmore, 87 of Crawfordsville, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024, at The Lane House Nursing Home, Crawfordsville, after a short illness.

Tom was born February 9, 1937, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, to the late Eston B. And Dorothy C. Elmore. He married Patsey M. Wingate on November 16, 1958.

Tom was a graduate of...

Feb 21, 2024

After a bout with COVID, which affected her Myasthenia Gravis, Linda "Linny" Lou Collins departed peacefully from this earth surrounded by her daughter Michelle Albitz, son in law Andy Albitz, grandson Austin Albitz and her beloved nieces Joni Hutchison and Rachael Harris and nephews Jon Harris and Chris Harris on February 21, 2024 at 3:40pm.  She is now reunited...

Feb 18, 2024

Cozetta Jane Haines, 94, of Crawfordsville passed away Sunday, February 18th surrounded by family. Jane was born on July 1, 1929, in Rochester, Indiana to the late Herman and Mable Neher. She graduated from Huntington High School in 1947.

She married the love of her life, Schuyler "Skeet" Haines on March 11, 1949. They were married for...

Feb 12, 2024

Mary Luonna (née Berry) Remster Harrison passed away peacefully while surrounded by family at her daughter's home on February 12, 2024.  Born in Indianapolis to Daniel and Dorothy Berry, she was raised on the family farm in Brownsburg, where she developed a love for horses and country life.  Always a devout Christian, you could find her singing religious songs...

Feb 11, 2024

Dana C. Brock, 61 of Crawfordsville passed away Sunday, February 11 at home.

Dana was born in Crawfordsville to Clifton & Donna Nicholson Brock on September 12, 1961. He was a graduate of Crawfordsville High School. Dana worked in Auto sales at Cliffs Auto.

Dana is survived by his father Clifton "Cliff" Brock and brothers...

Feb 6, 2024

Marcia Powell passed away peacefully on February 6th 2024. She was Born on April 19, 1942. Marcia was a beacon of faith and self-reliance throughout her life. Raised by her loving parents, Lester and Dorothy Weaver Powell. She leaves behind a legacy of warmth and kindness. After graduating from Crawfordsville High School in 1960, Marcia embarked on a fulfilling...

Jan 19, 2024

Juanita F. Conner, 95, Waynetown, passed away Friday morning at Lane House Nursing Home.

She was born on April 22, 1928 in Waynetown.  She worked at Target Department Store for many years. She was married to Herschel Conner who preceded her in death.

Survivors include her children, Betty Jane (Terry) Norris of Waynetown and Deedy...