Obituaries

Oct 28, 2022

Betty R. Yerion, 92, of Rensselaer, IN went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday morning, Oct. 28, 2022 at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac, IN surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born in Medaryville, IN on May 19, 1930 to Albert L. Owen and Lottie Ellen (Merrill) Owen. She was a 1949 graduate...

Oct 10, 2022

Clifford Eugene “Gene” James, a lifelong resident of Morocco, Indiana passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022 at the age of 88. Gene was born in Morocco on August 14, 1934, to Clifford Raymond James and Verna Edna (Collins) James.

He was a graduate of Morocco High School and served for 7 ½ years in...

Sep 30, 2022

Scott Eugene Purdy, 56, of Morocco, IN passed away Friday, September 30, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Newton County on November 14, 1965, the son of Howard Francis Purdy and Ruby Mae (Wooton) Purdy. He was a graduate of Donovan High School.

Scott worked as a welder at...

Sep 26, 2022

Charles John “Chuck” Pear, 72, of Morocco, IN passed away Monday, September 26, 2022 at Franciscan Health Crown Point. He was born April 29, 1950, the son of Richard and Helen (Hardesty) Pear. He attended Thornton Fractional North High School in Calumet City, IL.

Chuck was a flooring installer for Carpetland and DeMotte Carpet for...

Sep 22, 2022

Marie Wheeldon-Denham (Powell), 80, of Rensselaer, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022 at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. She was born in Rensselaer on August 17, 1942, the daughter of Woodrow Wilson Powell and Barbara (Hoover) Powell.

On November 5, 1960 she married Thomas Wheeldon. He preceded her in death on January 5, 1999....

Sep 20, 2022

Gery Ross Gilbert, 70, a lifelong resident of Rensselaer, IN passed away Tuesday evening, September 20, 2022 at Vibra Hospital in Crown Point. He was born on September 25, 1951, the son of the late Joseph E. Gilbert and Margaret A. “Peggy” (Powers) Gilbert. He was a graduate of Rensselaer Central High School.

Gery met...

Sep 17, 2022

Percy Robert Styck, retired farmer, age 84 passed away September 17, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ruth (Fran) Styck, one son Ron (Judy) Styck of Morocco; one daughter Lana (Kirk) Dahl-Mangrum of St Cloud, Fl; 7 grandchildren, and 23 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Monday, September 26, 2022 from 4:00-7:30 p.m....

Sep 13, 2022

Bonnie Christine DePew, 74, of Rensselaer, IN passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at Franciscan Health Indianapolis. She was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on May 13, 1948, the daughter of Russell Martin Andersen and Anna May (Rapp) Anderson.

Bonnie moved from the east coast to Southern California, where she resided for 29 years....

Sep 12, 2022

Martha Lois Brandenburg, 86, of Rensselaer, IN passed away Monday, September 12, 2022 at Autumn Trace Senior Community in Rensselaer.

She was born in Petersburg, IN on March 8, 1936, the daughter of the late Arthur M. and Vena L. (Stone) Vinson. Martha was a graduate of Rensselaer High School, Class of 1954.

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Sep 8, 2022

Deborah Lynn Wood-Fletcher, 58, of Crawfordsville, IN passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Franciscan Health Lafayette East. She was born in Monticello, IN on April 27, 1964 to Melvin Dean Wood and the late Sue Ann (Johns) Wood. She was a graduate of Rensselaer Central High School with the Class of 1982.

Deborah worked...

Sep 7, 2022

Dorothy Mae “Dot” Molson, 97, of rural Morocco, IN passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Franciscan Health Rensselaer. She was born in Kankakee County, IL on May 16, 1925, the daughter of Fred “Fritz” and Eva (Eggen) Fountain. She was a graduate of St. Anne High School. On March 13, 1948 she married Albert Molson, Jr. They were...

Aug 19, 2022

Warren “Bud” Johnson, 95 of Morocco, Indiana, passed away at his home, August 19, 2022. Bud was born February 2, 1927, to Arno and Ruth (Carlson) Johnson in rural Donovan, Illinois. After the death of his father, his mother moved the family to Morocco, where he graduated from high school, with the class of 1944. He was a United...

Aug 1, 2022

Nancy Kay Butler, 62, of Rensselaer, IN, formerly of Lowell, IN, passed away Monday, Aug. 1, 2022 at Franciscan Health Crown Point. She was born in Amarillo, TX on Oct. 31, 1959 to Albert Ward and Betty Sue (Galloway) Ward. On Oct. 31, 1977 she married David Allen Butler.

Nancy’s family meant everything to her...

Jul 27, 2022

Terry Jean Lucas, 64, of West Lafayette, IN, formerly of Morocco, IN passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Franciscan Health Lafayette East. She was born in Hammond, IN on June 11, 1958, the daughter of William and Catherine (Tucker) Suprenant. She attended Hanover Central High School.

On August 27, 1983 she married David Lee...

Jul 25, 2022

James Richard Riley, 75, of Goodland, IN passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 25, 2022 at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, IN. He was born in Chicago, IL on Nov. 6, 1946, the son of James Richard Riley and Agnes Arlene (Heitz) Smith. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Vietnam.

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Jul 11, 2022

Ernie Arlin Randolph, 89, of Rensselaer, IN went home to be with the Lord on July 11, 2022. He was born in Crossville, TN on September 26, 1932 to Jeff and Hattie (Emery) Randolph. His family moved to Indiana when Ernie was nine years old.

On December 22, 1957 he married Kathryn Jeanette Smith. They...

Jul 2, 2022

Crestal M. Woodworth, 97, of Rensselaer, IN passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022 at the Rensselaer Care Center. She was born in Brook, IN on Oct. 1, 1924 to Charles and Anna (Lyons) Fleming. She was a 1942 graduate of Rensselaer High School. On Jan. 5, 1946 she married William A. “Bill” Woodworth. He preceded her in death on...

Jun 26, 2022

Mannie Martin, 98, of rural Rensselaer, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Franciscan Health Rensselaer. He was born Feb. 10, 1924 in Walker Township, two miles west of his eventual longtime home. His parents were Charles Martin and Helen (Harper) Martin.

He was a 1942 graduate of Wheatfield High School. On Nov. 20, 1946...

Jun 17, 2022

Dennis J. David, 85, of Morocco, Indiana passed away at his home on Friday, June 17, 2022. He was born in Watseka, Illinois on January 29, 1937 to Denver “Jack” David and Agnes Goldie (Fry) David. He attended Mt. Ayr High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and Vietnam.

On...

Jun 9, 2022

Rylee Raylynn Powell was born on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 7:05 p.m. to parents Jeff and Nicole Powell at Franciscan Health Lafayette East. She weighed 2 pounds, 3 ounces and was 12.75 inches long.

Rylee’s family was blessed with almost an hour and a half with Rylee before she went to her heavenly home...