Obituaries
Iris May Logan
Mar 13, 2025
Iris Logan 86 of Monticello, Indiana passed away on Thursday March 13,2025 at White Oaks. Iris was born on January 21, 1939 to the late Everett and Elizabeth Goodwin in Frankfort, Indiana. The first love of her life was James Leohr and he passed away in a car accident on October 28, 1970 in West Lafayette,Indiana. November 2, 1985 she...
Gregory "Greg" Allen Green
Mar 2, 2025
Gregory “Greg” Allen Green, age70, of Lafayette IN passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, at his home after a very long, hard fought battle with Transverse Myelitis. He was born on June 30, 1954, in Chicago, IL, to Bobby Leon Green and Betty Sue (Harmon) Green-Henry.
At the age of 17, Greg met the light of his life, Mary Schopf in...
Daniel Ryan O'Harra
Feb 26, 2025
Daniel Ryan O'Harra, 43, of Lafayette, Indiana, passed away at his home on February 26, 2025. He was born on January 14, 1982, in Sierra Vista, Arizona.
Dan was the son of the late Brian and Shanna O'Harra.
He is survived by his beloved daughter, Katelynn O'Harra. He cherished the time they spent together. Dan is also survived by his grandmother, Beverly...
Bonnie Lynn Davis
Feb 23, 2025
Bonnie Lynn Davis ,78 passed away on Feb 23 2025 at St Elizabeth Franciscan hospital in Lafayette Indiana.
Born August 14,1946, Bonnie was known for her love of cooking and her creativity, spending time with family and her sharp sarcastic humor which always made you laugh and thankfully has been passed down. She will be greatly missed by everyone and her...
David Wayne Scott
Feb 6, 2025
David Wayne Scott, age 65, of Lafayette, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Franciscan Health Lafayette East in Lafayette, IN. He was born on April 6, 1959 in Lafayette, IN to the late Wayne Lee and Virginia May (Jordan) Scott-Volpi.
On October 3, 1987, in Phoenix, AZ, David married the love of his life, Teresa (Terry) Scott....
Thomas Allen Jackson
Jan 19, 2025
Thomas Allen Jackson, 69, of Lafayette, passed away peacefully in his sleep January 19, 2025. He has been fighting congestive heart failure for quite some time.
Thomas has made many accomplishments in his life to include graduating Purdue University in manufacturing management. He had lived in several states through the years but always considered Lafayette home.
He never had trouble making friends...
Donald Hugh Tonagel
Jan 17, 2025
Donald Hugh Tonagel, 78, died January 17th at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette from injuries sustained in a car accident surrounded by his cherished daughter Tricia, son-in-law Kevin, and his beloved grandchildren Hunter and River.
Don was born in 1946 in LaPorte, Indiana, where he lived and worked the majority of his life. He graduated from Kingsbury High School in...
Dr. John Joseph Deely
Jan 17, 2025
Dr. John Joseph Deely, 92, born January 13, 1933, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Nicholas Deely and Elvira Steele, passed away peacefully at home on January 17,2025, in West Lafayette, Indiana.
John led an extraordinary life as a Professor of Statistics. He earned his PhD and a masters degree at Purdue and an Electrical engineering degree from Georgia Tech. His academic career...
John "Jack" Jackie Cooper
Jan 9, 2025
John “Jack” Cooper, 89, of Williamsport passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 9, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born February 3, 1935 in Terre Haute to John and Mary Knight Cooper. He married the love of his life on April 14, 1961.
Jack worked at Harrison Steel for 41 years, retiring in 2006. He wore many different...
Monica Lenore (Orr) Pierce
Dec 27, 2024
Monica Lenore Pierce, 59, of Lafayette, received her wings with the lord December 27, 2024 with her loving family surrounding her. Monica was born June 26, 1965, the daughter of Lucille Graves and George Orr, Jr., she was the youngest of 7 children weighing only 3 lbs. at birth and has always been the darling of the family.
Monica will be...
Charles William (Our Chucky) Root
Dec 27, 2024
Charles William Root (Our Chucky), 70 of Lafayette, known for his humor, generosity, Die-hard Ohio State fan along with his field buddies, who will celebrate his life on the field, playing trivia and Family Feud, and always taking care of his family back and forth between Indiana and Ohio passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on December...
Ralph Alex Maple, Jr.
Dec 17, 2024
Ralph Alex "Buggy" Maple Jr., 80. born January 2, 1944, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Ralph and Mary Maple, passed away on December 17, 2024, in Buffalo, Indiana. His life was a testament to love, family, and kindness.
On September 7, 1963, Ralph married Edith Louise Rader, the love of his life. Together, they shared 61 wonderful years of marriage. Edith survives...
Ellin J. (Bedsworth) Knarr
Dec 16, 2024
Ellin Jane (Bedsworth) Knarr, 82, passed December 16th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family in her home shared by her daughter and son-in-law, grandchildren, and great-grandson. Preceded in death by her dear husband, Charles “Mike” Joseph Knarr. Ellin was born August 2, 1942, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to Russell F. and Naomi M. (Austin) Bedsworth. She grew up moving between Pennsylvania...
Michael Joseph Franscoviak
Dec 4, 2024
Michael Joseph Franscoviak, known to his loved ones as Mike, born October 17, 1976, passed away on December 4, 2024, at White County Memorial Hospital in Monticello, Indiana, after a long battle with Cancer.
Mike's greatest joy in life was his daughter, Abigail, whom he loved more than anything in the world. He cherished every moment spent with her.
His loyal dog,...
Jerald L. Atkisson
Nov 19, 2024
Jerald L. Atkisson, 61, of Lafayette, of flora, died November 19, 2024. He was born on July 22, 1963 to James R. and Mary L. Atkisson in Logansport, Indiana. He is survived by his brother, William(Amie) Atkisson and nephews, Alexander, Luke, Aaron and niece, Linsey Atkisson. Jerald was preceded death by his parents and one sister, Susan Atkisson.
A private celebration...
Janice (Jones) Pisinski
Nov 14, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Janice Pisinski (Jones), who passed away on November 14th, 2024 at the age of 63.
Born on May 5th, 1961, in Gary, Indiana, she grew up in the Midwest. She was a Veteran, who PROUDLY served in the Marine Corp. for 13 years. She’s lived in many...
Sean Adair
Nov 9, 2024
Sean Adair, 42 of Lafayette, passed in Indianapolis November 9, 2024. Sean had a beautiful heart, but fought many demons. He struggled for years battling addiction and mental health issues. He was a wanderer. He was always walking somewhere and never called just one place home. He kept to himself and was never interested in bringing attention to anything he...
Kevin Oberle
Nov 5, 2024
Kevin Oberle, 61, of Kirklin, IN lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday November 5, 2024, . Kevin was born at Methodist hospital in Indianapolis, IN December 16, 1962 to Donna and Gerald Oberle and eventually Bill Clary his step dad. Kevin was an optimistic young at heart. All around funny guy with a heart and passion for others. He...
Charles E. Roadruck
Nov 3, 2024
Charles E. Roadruck, 80, of West Lafayette, IN passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024. He was born in Rensselaer, IN, on April 23, 1944, the son of David E. Roadruck and Ione B. (Hunter) Roadruck at Jasper County Hospital. He was a graduate of Morocco High School, Class of 1964.
Charlie worked for Inland Steel in the transportation department, retiring after...
Wilma Lorene Spackman
Oct 31, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wilma Lorene Spackman, who passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024 at the age of 83.
Wilma was born on January 9, 1941 in Lafayette, Indiana to Harold Legg and Laura McCabe Hughes. At age 15 she went to live with Fred and Imogene Schwanke in Monticello, Indiana where she...
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