Obituaries
Norman E. Frey
Mar 9, 2026
Norman E. Frey, age 87, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Rensselaer, Indiana, on March 9, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 28, 1938, in Rensselaer, where he lived most of his life and cultivated deep roots within the community.
Graduating from Rensselaer High School, Norm embarked on...
Pattie J. Miracle
Mar 5, 2026
Pattie J. Miracle, “Grandma Bee”, was embraced by her Lord and reunited with her six siblings on March 5, 2026. Amazing Grace How Sweet the Sound. Pat enjoyed books, playing cards, Scrabble, dice, and fishing. She also enjoyed the theatre, porch swings, the tilt-a-whirl, the merry-go-round and rocking her cats. Her favorite flowers were yellow roses, her favorite hymn was...
Sergio L. Perez
Feb 27, 2026
Sergio L. Perez, age 54, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, in Lafayette, Indiana, surrounded by his family after an extended illness. Born on October 22, 1971, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, Sergio’s journey took him from his humble beginnings to becoming a cherished member of his community in the United States.
Educated at Margarita Maza...
Ron Christenson
Feb 25, 2026
Ron Christenson, a proud Indiana farm boy and a man of boundless curiosity, deep community devotion, and quiet strength, passed away on February 25, 2026, at the age of 71. He was born on September 2, 1954, in St. Anne, Illinois, to JR and Mary (Anderson) Christenson and lived a life as rich and rooted as the farmland he loved.
Ron...
Linda Joyce Watson
Feb 24, 2026
Linda Joyce Watson, of Morocco, IN, born on April 7, 1944, passed away peacefully on Feb. 24, 2026 at the age of 81. Linda will be remembered fondly by her family and friends for her unwavering love for children and her dedication to nurturing their spirits. As a cherished babysitter, she devoted significant time to watching children in her home...
Robert Louis Gonczy
Feb 22, 2026
Robert Louis Gonczy, fondly known as Bob, was born on August 4, 1940, in Chicago, IL and passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, in Merrillville, IN. He lived a life characterized by dedication to his family, unwavering patriotism, and a commitment to his community.
Bob's education culminated in his graduation from Morocco High School in 1959, after which he earned...
Stephen R. Brandenburg
Feb 19, 2026
Stephen R. Brandenburg, affectionately known as Steve, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on July 11, 1941, in Madison, Indiana, he was the only child of Roy and Doris Brandenburg. From a young age, Steve exhibited a vibrant spirit characterized by a love for athletics and the outdoors, excelling in basketball, football, and...
Alfred Russell Thomas
Feb 15, 2026
Alfred Russell Thomas, affectionately known as Al, was born on June 22, 1934, in Remington, Indiana. He departed this life peacefully at his home in Morocco, Indiana, on February 15, 2026, at the age of 91.
Al's dedication to his career as a pharmacist spanned over 57 years, during which he served at various pharmacies in Jasper and Newton counties. For...
Bill Wynn
Feb 3, 2026
Bill Wynn, 67, of Morocco, IN passed away peacefully at his home on February 3, 2026. He was born on June 22, 1958 in Rensselaer, IN.
Bill graduated from North Newton High School in 1976. He worked diligently as a freight dispatcher at Denver International Airport for several years. Beyond his career, Bill was an enthusiastic sports fan, with a particular...
Jack L. Willier
Jan 20, 2026
Jack L. Willier, born on January 8, 1934, in Quinlan, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, at George Ade Memorial Health Care Center in Brook, Indiana. He lived a life dedicated to service and community, showcasing his talents in numerous roles throughout his career.
Jack's professional journey began as a police officer in Texas, where he contributed to the...
Richard Howard McCann, Sr.
Jan 15, 2026
Richard Howard "Rick" McCann, Sr., of Morocco, IN, was born on October 10, 1951, in Dixon, IL. He passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, in Lafayette, IN, at the age of 74 years.
Rick's life was marked by his extensive career as the owner-operator of McCann Trucking, where he specialized in over-the-road, heavy haul, and specialty haul driving. After many...
Shirley Mae Hough
Jan 4, 2026
Shirley Mae Hough, a beloved homemaker and cherished member of her family, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, in Culver, Indiana. Born on August 11, 1945, in Watseka, Illinois, she was the daughter of Alice and Robert Purdy and grew up in Morocco, where she attended Morocco School.
Shirley will be remembered for her vibrant spirit and her unique ability...
Ronald Eugene Marlin, Sr.
Dec 25, 2025
Ronald Eugene Marlin, Sr., a beloved member of the Rensselaer community, passed away on December 25, 2025, at the Rensselaer Care Center. Born on December 14, 1948, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Ron’s life was marked by hard work, love, and dedication to his family and friends.
A proud graduate of Rensselaer High School, class of 1968, Ron went on to serve his...
Frank James Nuss, Jr.
Dec 11, 2025
Frank J. Nuss, Jr., affectionately known as Sonny, was born on April 21, 1938, in Rensselaer, Indiana. He passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, in Lafayette, Indiana, leaving behind a legacy defined by his craftsmanship, dedication to family, and love for the outdoors.
A graduate of Rensselaer High School, Frank embraced a career that showcased his skills as a carpenter....
Kevin Scott Fleming
Dec 6, 2025
Kevin Scott Fleming, a beloved father, son, and skilled craftsman, passed away on December 6, 2025, at Franciscan Health Lafayette East in Lafayette, Indiana. He was born on September 11, 1963, in Brook, Indiana, to the loving parents Alan and Diane (Odle) Fleming.
Kevin pursued his education with determination, graduating from Rensselaer Central High School before continuing on to trade school,...
Michael Steven Cain
Dec 1, 2025
Michael Steven Cain, affectionately known as Mike, was born on August 28, 1947, in Rensselaer, Indiana. He passed away peacefully at his home in Crawfordsville, Indiana, surrounded by his loving family on December 1, 2025.
Mike was a proud graduate of Rensselaer High School, where he completed his education in 1966. He was the former owner-operator of the Circle C Campground....
Frank Richard Barger
Nov 24, 2025
Frank Richard Barger, 88, of Hebron, Indiana, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025. He was born July 16, 1937, in Rensselaer, Indiana, the son of Frank Robert Barger and Vera Verdell (Myers) Barger. Frank graduated from Fair Oaks High School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Frank spent many years as a barber in Wheatfield and...
Carol Jo Blann
Nov 14, 2025
Carol Jo Blann, 91, of Macon, GA, formerly of Morocco, IN, passed away November 14, 2025. She was born in Rensselaer, IN on July 11, 1934, the daughter of Millard Hart and Beaulah (Spurgeon) Hission. She was raised by her mother and her step-father, John Hission.
Carol graduated from DeMotte High School. She went on to graduate from Ball State University...
James E. Fox
Nov 7, 2025
James E. “Jim” Fox, 81, of Rensselaer, IN passed away at his home on Friday evening, November 7, 2025. Because Jim was not standard protocol, neither shall be his obituary. The man had a mind of his own right until his last moments on this side.
Jim was born in Rensselaer on September 27, 1944 to Kedric Gaius Fox and Nellie...
Charles David Flahive
Nov 5, 2025
Charles David “Chuck” Flahive, 81, of Morocco, IN went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 23, 1944, in Chicago, Heights, IL, the son of David Charles Flahive and Louella Mae (Ralls) Flahive. Chuck was saved, son of the living God, Jesus Christ.
Chuck attended...
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