Obituaries

Jan 26, 2025

Robert Raymond Steele, Jr., 71 of Morocco, IN passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025. He was born in Kankakee, IL on June 27, 1953, the son of Robert R. Steele, Sr. and Doris E. (Woodard) Steele. He was a graduate of North Newton High School.

On May 12, 2007, in Shelby, IN, he married the...

Jan 25, 2025

Wendy Jo Gilbert, 64, of Morocco, IN passed away January 25, 2025 at the Rensselaer Care Center. She was born in Illinois on July 19, 1960, the daughter of Harold Scott and Grace (Ehlers) Scott.

She married Donald Gene Gilbert on March 31, 1979 in Oak Forest, IL. He preceded her in death on August...

Jan 22, 2025

Bradley D. Flatt, Jr. 47, of Goodland, IN passed away at his home early Wednesday morning, January 22, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Rensselaer, IN on August 25, 1977, the son of Bradley Flatt, Sr. and Brenda (Bruce) Flatt. He was a 1996 graduate of North Newton High School. In high school Brad played...

Jan 18, 2025

Karen S. Galbreath, 78, of Remington, IN passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Franciscan Health Lafayette East. She was born in Rensselaer on November 3, 1946, the daughter of Clarence and Helen (Loetze) Daniels. She was a 1964 graduate of Rensselaer High School.

Karen was a custodian at Ayda’s Mexican Restaurant. She enjoyed going...

Jan 14, 2025

Clara Alice Williams, 83, of Remington, IN passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Pulaski County on October 17, 1941, the daughter of Walter and Elizabeth (Culp) Owens. Alice graduated from Tefft High School with the Class of 1960.

On February 3, 1962, in Medaryville, IN she...

Dec 11, 2024

H Scott Clark, 86, of Morocco, IN passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, December 11, 2024 at Franciscan Health Lafayette East. He was born in Morocco on May 14, 1938, the son of Vance and Gartha (Hanger) Clark. He was a graduate of Mt. Ayr High School.

On April 25, 1959, in Lake Village, IN...

Nov 21, 2024

Robert Johnson, 82 of Morocco, Indiana passed away peacefully Thursday, November 21, 2024.

Born on August 23, 1942 at Jasper Co, Rensselaer, IN. to Eric John and Everal (Fleming) Johnson he was their youngest son.

He grew up in Newton Co. and attended Brook HS and was a 1961 graduate. He enjoyed playing...

Nov 18, 2024

Kenneth W. “Ken” Herre, 69, passed away at his beloved Mugrooter’s Roadhouse, Aroma Park, IL. He was born in Rensselaer, IN on February 18, 1955, the son of Raymond and Clara (Allen) Herre.

After his retirement from Conagra, Ken was an avid beekeeper and supplied many locals with his honey.

He...

Nov 16, 2024

J Edward Levandowski , 94, of Rensselaer, Indiana passed away peacefully surrounded by family and dear friends on November 16, 2024. He was born in Rensselaer, Indiana on November 16, 1930, the son of Herbert Levandowski, and Edna (Yeoman) Levandowski. J was the second of four children and was a lifelong area resident. He attended South Newton...

Nov 9, 2024

Delmas Conley, 80, of Rensselaer, Indiana passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, November 9, 2024 surrounded by his loving family and close friends.

He was born in Knott County, Kentucky on November 3, 1944, the son of Lacy and Sarah (Messer) Conley. Growing up he attended Gillam Township School, later continuing his education in Texas...

Nov 9, 2024

On November 9th, 2024, Allen Sell (Al) was called home by his Mighty Lord and Savior. The Lord carried him home peacefully and comfortably while being surrounded by his cherished loved ones in his Rensselaer, IN home at the age of 69.

Allen Dale Sell was born in Gary, IN on June 11th, 1955, to...

Nov 7, 2024

Patricia Ann Toben, 81, of Rensselaer, Indiana passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, November 7, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Rensselaer on February 26, 1943, the daughter of Riley E. and Lucille (Spall) Bilyeu.

Pat was a 1961 graduate of Goodland High School. On October 15, 1961, in Goodland, she...

Nov 6, 2024

Garry Allen Blann, 69, of Morocco, Indiana passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 6:40 p.m. surrounded by his family. He was born in Rensselaer, Indiana on December 21, 1954, the son of Leslie and Jackie (Johnson) Blann. He was a 1973 graduate of North Newton High School.

Garry was a...

Nov 3, 2024

Debbie A. Baltes, 63, of Rensselaer, Indiana passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening, November 3, 2024 at Great Lakes Healthcare Center in Dyer, Indiana. She was born in Brook, Indiana November 30, 1960, the daughter of Donald J. and Charlene (Bramble) Miller.

A graduate of Rensselaer Central High School, she was a bookkeeper and office manager...

Oct 28, 2024

Patricia Ann Fisher, 70, of Rensselaer, Indiana passed away Monday, October 28, 2024. She was born in Gary, Indiana on August 1, 1954, the daughter of the late Thomas and Lucille (Nord) Maruth.

Patricia was a 1972 graduate of North Newton High School. On February 15, 1991, in Las Vegas, Nevada, she married Melvin Fisher....

Oct 26, 2024

Donald J. Miller, 88, of Rensselaer, Indiana passed away Saturday afternoon, October 26, 2024 at the Rensselaer Care Center. He was born in Dwight, Illinois on October 14, 1936, the son of Albert Miller, Sr. and Hazel (Edwards) Miller.

On March 1, 1956 he married Charlene E. Bramble. She preceded him in death on September...

Oct 10, 2024

Gerald E. “Jerry” Williams, 80, of Remington, IN passed away Thursday morning, October 10, 2024 at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, IN. He was born in Rensselaer, IN on June 28, 1944, the son of Raymond and Georgia (Durant) Williams.

Jerry attended school in DeMotte, IN. On October 27, 1965, in Crown Point, IN...

Oct 1, 2024

William “Bill” Blaney, 71, of Morocco, Indiana passed away at his home on Tuesday evening, October 1, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born in Rensselaer, Indiana on August 26, 1953, the son of William K. and Margaret A. (Bruner) Blaney.

He was a 1971 graduate of North Newton High School. On July 23,...

Sep 19, 2024

Nancy A. Wynn, 73, of Morocco, IN passed away at her home on Thursday, September 19, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born on November 13, 1950, in Rensselaer, IN to the late Thomas and Almedia (Lindahl) Deardurff.

She graduated from North Newton High School with the Class of 1969. She married...

Sep 18, 2024

Suzanne Pescetto, 89, of Rensselaer, Indiana passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Franciscan Health Rensselaer. She was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on September 21, 1934, the daughter of James and Dorothy Pedigo.

On May 3, 1952 she married her husband of 60 years, Frank Pescetto. He preceded her in death on May 22,...