Obituaries

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...

Teresea Mae Ramey

Oct 24, 2025

Teresea Mae Ramey, 58, of Remington, IN, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025 at IU Health Arnett Hospital. She was born in Rensselaer, IN on August 15, 1967, daughter of Glen Allen Webb and Vera Mae (Myers) Webb.

Teresea was a 1986 graduate of Rensselaer Central High School. She went on to earn her associate’s degree in psychology from Vincennes University. Many...

Lawrence Anthony Nagel

Oct 21, 2025

Lawrence Anthony “Tony” Nagel, 91, of Rensselaer, IN passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Brookdale Senior Living in Carmel, IN. He was born in Rensselaer on September 21, 1934, son of Bernard and Frances (Schmidt) Nagel. He was a 1953 graduate of Rensselaer High School.

On October 15, 1955 he married his beloved wife of 67 years, Roseanne Marie Valade....

Richard Alan Grant

Oct 18, 2025

Richard Alan Grant, 86, of Fair Oaks, IN passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Franciscan Health Crown Point. He was born in Donovan, IL on June 28, 1939, son of the late Alan and Edna (Hunter) Grant.

He was a graduate of Donovan High School. His first marriage was to Donna Duby. She preceded...

Susan Elizabeth Neal

Oct 7, 2025

Susan Elizabeth Neal, 73, of Lafayette, IN was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. She was born in Indianapolis, IN on February 24, 1952, daughter of the late Wade LaRue Neal and Janet S. Neal.

She is survived by one sister, Linda (Robert)...

Alice Louise Mckay

Sep 29, 2025

Alice Louise McKay, 75, of Rensselaer, IN passed away at her home on Monday morning, September 29, 2025. She was born in Richmond, IN on July 24, 1950, daughter of the late Cecil and Betty (Dennison) Sheets.

Alice was a “feisty little woman” with a lot of spirit. She raised three children by herself. She...

Karen L. Morris

Sep 11, 2025

Karen L. Morris, 75, of Rensselaer, IN passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, September 11, 2025 with her husband by her side. She was born in Rensselaer on November 21, 1949, the daughter of Herbert Melton, Jr. and Alice (Mitchell) Melton.

She was a 1969 graduate of Monon High School. On September 26,...

Lloyd Edward Vencel

Sep 3, 2025

Lloyd Edward Vencel, born September 4, 1945 passed away September 3, 2025. Born in Terre Haute, IN, to Woodrow and Mary Catherine (Bates) Vencel and raised in Fairbanks.

Post high school, he studied first at Oakland City College, followed by a BS in biology from Indiana State University. He earned his masters in education, also...

Dianne Ruth Eggert

Aug 31, 2025

Dianne Ruth Eggert, 81, of Rensselaer, IN, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025 at the Rensselaer Care Center. She was born in Hinsdale, IL on November 3, 1943, the daughter of Erhard R. Bohlman and Helen G. (Meyer) Bohlman. She was a 1961 graduate of Hinsdale Township High School.

On February 3, 1965, in Hinsdale,...

Catherine Alice Gilbert

Aug 28, 2025

Catherine Alice “Cathy” Gilbert, 65, of Rensselaer, IN passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, August 28, 2025. She was born in Valparaiso, IN on May 26, 1960, the daughter of Claude Goff and Bernadine (Moss) Goff. She was a 1979 graduate of Kankakee Valley High School.

Cathy met the love of her life,...

Gerardo Torres Barajas

Aug 16, 2025

Gerardo Torres Barajas, 40, of Goodland, IN, formerly of Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025. He was born in Tijuana on April 3, 1985, the son of the late Rigoberto Torres Chavez and Socorro Barajas Perez.

Gerardo worked as a truck driver for Skyline Agricultural Services in Goodland, IN.

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Jerry J. Luttrell

Jul 29, 2025

Jerry Junior Luttrell, 79, of Rensselaer, IN passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. He was born in Rensselaer on December 29, 1945, son of the late Henry Luttrell and Caroline (Cooper) Luttrell.

On November 21, 1969, in Wheatfield, IN he married the love of his life, Helen Martin.

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Timothy Wayne Voeller

Jul 27, 2025

Timothy Wayne Voeller, 50, of Rensselaer, IN passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Franciscan Health Rensselaer. He was born in Rensselaer on April 3, 1975, the son of the late Royal H. Voeller and Erma J. (Kazort) Voeller.

Tim loved going hunting and fishing, riding motorcycles, and hanging out with his friends...

Lester Ivan Wortley

Jul 14, 2025

Lester Ivan Wortley, 93, of Rensselaer, IN passed away Monday evening, July 14, 2025 at Autumn Trace Assisted Living. He was born in Gary, IN on October 24, 1931, the son of Lester Wortley and Gladys (Kennedy) Armold. He was a 1949 graduate of Mt. Ayr High School.

On November 11, 1950, in Rensselaer, he...

Kathy Lynn Geren

Jul 8, 2025

Kathy Lynn Geren, 67, of Rensselaer, IN passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Franciscan Health Rensselaer. She was born in Valparaiso, IN on March 3, 1958, the daughter of Erbie L. and Mary K. (Hetric) Banister. She was a 1976 graduate of Rensselaer Central High School.

After high school, Kathy began working as a...