Obituaries

Jul 13, 2024

Barbara J. Weliver, 72, Crawfordsville, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Franciscan St. Elizabeth Crawfordsville.  She was born on December 20, 1951 in Crawfordsville to Robert and Betty June (Zimmerman) Newlin.  She married Harold Weliever and he preceded her in death on March 26, 2024.

She had previously worked in the hospitality industry, gave airboat tours...

Jul 12, 2024

Judith Stewart, 75, of Crawfordsville passed away Friday, July 12 at the Lane House Nursing Home in Crawfordsville.

She was born May 13, 1949, in Lafayette to Samuel & Ruth Gross Mead.  Judy worked for many years as an LPN at Regency Health in Lafayette.  She also loved all animals.

Judy married Clayton Stewart in...

Jul 9, 2024

John M. Daley, 62 of Crawfordsville, passed away Tuesday, July 9 at Franciscan Health East, Lafayette.

He was born in Danville, IL on June 8, 1962, to George E. & Melissa Andrews Daley. John worked in construction for most of his career.

He is survived by his mother, Melissa, as well as siblings, Georgia (Larry)...

Jul 6, 2024

Baby Leah Jane Brown, beloved daughter of parents Nathan and Maria Brown, passed on 7/4/2024 and was born sleeping on 7/6/2024 at Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus, IN. Our perfect girl was too perfect for this world. She was loved deeply and brought so much joy to many. She will always be in our hearts and will be loved...

Jul 5, 2024

Belinda Yvonne Goins, 67 of Crawfordsville passed away July 5, 2024, at Franciscan Health East in Lafayette with her family by her side.

She was born to Roy & Lela Nadean Kiste on September 23, 1956 in Crawfordsville. Belinda attended North Montgomery schools where she graduated in May of 1975. She worked at Sommer Metal Craft for...

Jul 3, 2024

Barbara L. Warbinton, 92, died peacefully in her sleep on July 3, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Dr. Fred P. Warbinton, and her parents, Russell L. and Mary E. Howard. She is survived by her children Jeffrey (Kelley), Lee (Michele), and Craig (Dianne), five grandchildren, Meredith (Tyler Weir), Lauren, Kyle (Sidney), Katie,...

Jun 30, 2024

William L. Burget, age 84, went home to his Lord and Savior, on June 30, 2024, at Avon Park, FL.

Bill was born on September 2, 1939, at Crawfordsville, Indiana, the son of Donald C. and Fern (Noll) Burget.  On July 8, 1962, he married his high school sweetheart, Diana (Stephens) Burget and she survives.

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Jun 27, 2024

Sandra K. Stephens, 72, Crawfordsville, passed away June 27, 2024 at Franciscan St. Elizabeth East in Lafayette.  She was born on March 25, 1952 in Crawfordsville to Robert C. and Emogene (Vaughn) Stephens.

She worked several years at A.S.I. as an assembler and also participated in the Special Olympics.

She is survived by her brother,...

Jun 20, 2024

James K. Vowels, 79, Crawfordsville, went to be with the Lord on June 20, 2024.  He had his family by his side.

Jim was born on November 5, 1944 to Virginia Welliever and Jack Adolph Vowels (deceased) in Crawfordsville. He was raised by Max McCalment (deceased).

He was a 1963 graduate of Crawfordsville High School....

Jun 5, 2024

Johnnie Jones, 71 of Crawfordsville passed away at home with his family by his side.

He was born November 4, 1952, in Henderson, KY to John & Violet Vangilder Jones.

Johnnie served in the United States Marine Corps in Vietnam 1969-70.  He worked many jobs most recently retiring as a custodian at Crawfordsville Schools.  Johnnie...

May 19, 2024

Kenneth Carsten Lemkau, 81, Crawfordsville, passed away May 19, 2024 at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville.

He was born on September 29, 1942 in Peoria, IL to Kenneth Carsten and Vernette (Johnson) Lemkau.

Mr. Lemkau attended the University of Iowa, received his B.S. from Southern Illinois University and his M.B.A. from Georgia State.  In addition, he received...

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

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 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 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)...