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John Fromme 1957 - 2024John Waller Fromme, 67, of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024. He was born on May 3, 1957, in Washington, Indiana, to the late Frederick Francis and Mary Lou (Boger) Fromme. John was a graduate of Washington Catholic High School and the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. He was...Obituary
Donna Kay Staten 1957 - 2024Donna Kay Staten, age 66, of Washington, Indiana, passed away surrounded by family at 6:05 a.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Brookside Village in Jasper, Indiana. Donna was born in Bedford, Indiana, on August 24, 1957, to Everett and Sharlene (Duncan) Anderson. She married Gerald Staten on September 10, 1977, at...Obituary
Phyllis Watjen 1945 - 2024Phyllis Watjen, 79, of Indianapolis, passed away on May 17, 2024, at The Waters of Martinsville. She was born on February 3, 1945, to the late Herman and Nora Watjen. Phyllis graduated from Wheatland High School in 1963, and earned her associates degree from Vincennes University in 1966. She worked several different...Obituary
Polly Mead 1931 - 2024Polly A. Mead, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, dedicated legal secretary, and cherished volunteer, passed away on May 14, 2024. Born on December 10, 1931, in Worthington, Indiana, she married Marvin "Red" Mead on August 27, 1950, and he preceded her in death on April 3,1991. Polly's life was...Obituary
Jackie Matteson 1933 - 2024Jackie "Jack" Matteson, 90, of Washington, Indiana passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024 at his home. He was born November 30, 1933 in Petersburg, Indiana to the late Thurlow and Esta (Smith) Matteson. Jack was a self-employed painting contractor the majority of his adult life. He was an outdoorsman and loved to hunt...Obituary
Joe Sibray 1930 - 2024Joe Dean Sibray, 94, of Indianapolis, formerly of Flora, passed away at his home, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Joe was a 1948 graduate of Odon High School. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Visitation will be held Saturday, April 11, 2024, from 12pm until the time of the service at 1pm at...Death Notice
Robert Heymann 1935 - 2024Robert Lawrence Heymann passed away Sunday, April 21st in Davenport Florida. He was born on August 17th, 1935 in Staten Island, NY. He went to high school and college in Maryland and attended med school at the University of Maryland and finished his medical training and residency in the Army, where he served as a...Obituary
Norma Sturgeon 1941 - 2024With a heavy heart, yet a spirit uplifted by God, Norma Ann Sturgeon peacefully transitioned from this life on April 21, 2024 surrounded by her children and grandson in Raleigh, North Carolina. Norma was born to David Arthur Davis and Leona Clark Davis Feb. 26, 1941 in Daviess County, Indiana. After graduating from...Obituary
John Kemp 1938 - 2024John Henry Kemp, 86, of Loogootee, Indiana died at 7:15 a.m. Sunday, April 28, 2024 at his home. He was born March 5, 1938 in Loogootee, Indiana to the late Peter and Mary (Richer) Kemp. John married Ida Mae Wagler on October 19, 1958 and she survives. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. John was...Obituary
Shelia "Darlene" Justice 1955 - 2024Shelia "Darlene" Justice, age 68, passed away April 22, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlisle "Dudge" Humphrey and Rena Lou Allen Humphrey, and her husband, James "Winkie" Justice. She is survived by her children, Joseph "Joey" Justice and Andrea "Andi" (Timothy) Strange of Washington, IN; and...Obituary
Mary Delaney 1949 - 2024Mary Patricia "Trish" Delaney went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Born on May 22, 1949, to Austin and Alberta Zinkan, she was a 1967 graduate of Montgomery High School. Trish was known for her compassionate nature, and was a faithful volunteer at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church...Obituary
John Hasler 1931 - 2024John Dexter Hasler, 93, of Newberry, Indiana, passed from this life, with family by his side, on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Daviess Community Hospital in Washington, Indiana. He was born on February 10, 1931 in Odon, Indiana to John Denver and Pauline (Ogden) Hasler. He married the love of his life, Wana (Peachee)...Obituary
Robert White, Sr. 1935 - 2024Robert Eugene White, Sr., 89, of Covington passed away on April 18, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born March 30, 1935 in Washington, Indiana to the late Henry and Olive White. He graduated from Washington High School with the Class of 1954. Robert served 8 years with the United States National Guard....Obituary
Donald Rawley 1939 - 2024Beloved husband of Sharon Armes Rawley of 61 years. Survived by his wife, 5 children,9 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and their chocolate lab-Gracie. Preceded in death his mother Delores Gadberry Rawley Bender. Follower of Jesus Christ on 11/14/1964, life verse Romans 10:13. Don was a veteran with the U.S....Obituary
Lee Criswell 1948 - 2024Lee Ann Criswell, 76 passed away peacefully in Cancun, Mexico on Friday March 29th, 2024. Lee was born on February 19th, 1948 in Washington, Indiana to Noble and Euna Gress (Washington, IN) Lee was preceded in death by her beloved son Jody Guy (Washington, IN), a sister Jane Mosier (Terre Haute, IN), Rita Jean...Obituary
Charlotte Rogers 1938 - 2024Charlotte Arlene Rogers, 85, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed from this life, with her loved ones by her side in her home, on Saturday, April 13, 2024. She was born on November 23, 1938 in Burns City, Indiana to Melvin and Masel (Williams) Baker. Charlotte married the love of her life, Donald L. Rogers on April 2,...Obituary
Esther Ledbetter 1924 - 2024Esther Fay Ledbetter was born on July 23rd, 1924, in Rumford, Maine. She died on March 25th, 2024 the same way she lived, beautifully, peacefully, surrounded by loved ones just a few months from her 100th birthday. Fay was third of six siblings, the first to be born in the United States. Her parents, Goldie and...Obituary
Wilmer Lengacher 1931 - 2024Wilmer Lengacher, 92, Montgomery, Indiana entered into eternal rest at 4:42 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Washington. He was born on June 6, 1931, in Montgomery to Elmer and Emma (Stoll) Lengacher. Wilmer married Dorothy (Swartzentruber) on July 27, 1950, and she preceded him in death exactly six years ago on...Obituary
Wilmer Lengacher 1931 - 2024Wilmer Lengacher, 92, Montgomery, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Services are pending at Bethel Mennonite Church.Death Notice
Jerry Barber 1952 - 2024It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jerry R. Barber, a beloved member of the Washington, community on April 1, 2024 at the age of 72. Jerry was born on March 17, 1952, in his hometown of Washington. Jerry was a dedicated farmer who found joy and fulfillment in working the land. His passion for...Obituary
William Edwards 1947 - 2024William (Bill) Edwards passed away peacefully on March 28th. He is survived by his 6 children, 17 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. A grave side service will be held at Plainville Cemetery at a later date.Death Notice
Mary Jo Vonderschmitt 1930 - 2024Mary Jo (Sum) Vonderschmitt, 93, passed away peacefully at her Washington residence the afternoon of March 27, 2024. She was born in Washington on August 7, 1930, to Joseph M. and Madeline (Fougerousse) Sum. Mary Jo was a June bride in 1956 when she married the love of her life, John W. "Bill" Vonderschmitt. ...Obituary
Imogene Ash 1925 - 2024Imogene Ash was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother during her incredible 98 1/2 years. Imogene passed away peacefully at 11:58 a.m. March 22,2024 at Daviess Community Hospital. She was born on May 30,1925. Imogene was well known for her kindness and her enduring love for her family. Throughout her life, Imogene...Obituary
Esther Wentzell LedbetterEsther Fay Wentzell Ledbetter passed away March 25 peacefully at home at Cedar Creek with family by her side. The Neptune Society is in charge cremation. A full obituary will be forthcoming. As per her request, there will be no public services. There will be a private family celebration.Obituary
Martha Wagler 1932 - 2024Martha (Knepp) Wagler, 91, of Odon, Indiana, passed away, on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Jasper Memorial Hospital. She was born on October 16, 1932 in Montgomery, Indiana to Jacob and Leah (Wittmer) Knepp. Martha married Willard Wagler, Sr., on November 24, 1951. Martha loved the Lord and was a member of the Mt....Obituary
Juanita Collings 1926 - 2024Juanita Mae Collings, 97, Evans, Georgia, passed away peacefully in her place of residence on March 13, 2024. She was born to Phillip and Mary (Lowe) Schaile on September 12, 1926, in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from North High School in 1944. She was a stenographer-clerk in Dept. 0615, Fleet Tire Maintenance in...Obituary
Myron Raney 1950 - 2024Myron B. Raney, 73, of Plainville, Indiana, passed from this life, on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Loogootee, Indiana. He was born on June 20, 1950, in Daviess County, IN to Robert L. and Wilma (Boyd) Raney. Myron was educated in the Washington Community Schools. After high-school, Myron served in the United States...Obituary
Mary Kidd 1931 - 2024Mary Jane Kidd, 92, went home to be with the Lord on March 13, 2024 at Cedar Creek Assisted Living Facility. She was born on November 8, 1931 to Sidney and Marguerite (Downey) Spaulding. In 1955, she married Robert L. Kidd, deceased. She is survived by two daughters, Lisa Marsh and Lori (Gary) Hagg.Death Notice
Virginia Atchley 1933 - 2024Virginia M. Atchley, 91, of Odon, Indiana, passed from this life to Heaven, at Ketcham Memorial Center in Odon on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. She was born on February 1, 1933 in Bloomington, Indiana to Gilbert and Mabel (Axion) Hillenburg. Virginia married Clifton Bell and after his passing, she married Ernest...Obituary
Daniel RodgersDaniel O. Rodgers of Indianapolis, IN, died March 5, 2024 peacefully in the comfort of family and to welcoming arms at heaven's gate at age 96. Dan was born December 5, 1927 in Washington, Indiana to Earl and Clare Rodgers. Over many decades, he was a faithful member of many churches around the globe, also serving...Obituary
Cleo Radcliffe 1937 - 2024Cleo Lora (Goodwin) Radcliffe, 86, of North Point, Florida, went to be with her Lord on March 2, 2024. Cleo was born on March 9, 1937. She was one of eight children born to John and Zelma Goodwin. She had four sister: Dorris (Louis, Shorty Allison), Roberta (Bill Brower), Joyce (Marrion Demotte), Orma (Bert Grimm)...Obituary
Lyndall Brittain McCracken 1935 - 2024Lyndall Sue Brittain McCracken, 88, of West Lafayette, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Lyndall was born in Washington, Indiana on May 22, 1935 to the late Millard Eddison (Jake) Brittain and Velma Trayler Pride Brittain. After Graduating from Washington High School in...Obituary
Brenda Walls 1946 - 2024Brenda J. Walls, 77, of Vincennes, Indiana, formerly of Elnora, Indiana, passed from this life, with her family by her side, on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born on May 10, 1946 in Washington, Indiana to George Henry and Martha Joyce (Summitt) Emmons. Brenda...Obituary
Gary Lemon 1942 - 2024On February 28, 2024, Gary Lee Lemon entered his eternal heavenly home after his battle Parkinsons disease. Gary was born on October 2, 1942, to Joan (Jones) and William A. Lemon in Washington. A graduate of Washington High School, class of 1961, he enjoyed choir, basketball, hunting and fishing. After graduation,...Obituary
Ruth Bradley 1924 - 2024In the morning hours of February 24, 2024, Ruth Marie (Kilps) Bradley, 99, of Washington, passed away with her family by her side. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Everyone who met her loved her. She loved spending time with her family and she especially cherished the time spent with her grandchildren....Obituary
Sharon Riker 1947 - 2024Sharon Ruth Riker, 76, of Winslow, IN passed away February 20, 2024. She was born on August 22, 1947, in Winslow, IN to the late John and Imogene (Brittain) Capehart. Sharon attended Otwell High School and was a member of the 1965 graduating class. She worked for many years at Nasco doing general labor. In here...Obituary
Dwight Maust 1936 - 2024Dwight Maust, 87, of Washington, passed away at 5:42 p.m. Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 at his home. He was born August 26, 1936 in Pigeon, Michigan to the late Paul O. and Esther P. (Weldy) Maust. Dwight married Wanda (Stoll) Maust on August 23, 1958 and she preceded him in death. He was a member of the Providence...Obituary
Cynthia Frankum 1960 - 2024With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Cynthia Frankum, our loving and devoted mother, daughter, sister and friend, on Feb. 19, 2024. Born on Sept. 1, 1960, in Washington, Indiana, Cynthia lived a life characterized by deep faith, love for music, and an unyielding commitment to her family. Her radiant...Obituary
James L. Bateman 1937 - 2024James L. Bateman, 86, died February 17, 2024. Funeral services will be private at Beanblossom-Cesar Funeral Home in Corydon.Death Notice
Roberta Matthews 1947 - 2024Roberta "Berta" Kay Matthews, 76, of Washington, Indiana, passed away while at the St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, in the early morning hours of Friday, February 16, 2024. Roberta was born in Washington, Indiana, July 2, 1947, to William Arnold and Mary Eloise (McGuire) Greene. She was a member of Our Lady of...Obituary
Millard K. York 1944 - 2024Millard Keith York, 79, of Fritchton, passed peacefully on Feb. 11, 2024. Millard was born to Millard "Heavy" and Faith (Dutton) York of Chauncey, Illinois, on July 10, 1944. He married Carolyn Sue (Kays) York on March 2, 1976. A natural mechanic, Millard worked a variety of jobs throughout his life, including for...Obituary
Cathy Padgett 1952 - 2024Cathy A. Padgett, 71,Loogootee passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Ketcham Memorial Center in Odon. Born May 10, 1952 in Linton, Indiana, she was the daughter of Cletus Lee Martin and Mary Evelyn (Hasler) Martin. Cathy was a licensed insurance agent for State Farm Insurance, she was a member of the Fairview...Obituary
Ann Gotwald 2014 - 2024Ann Kathryn Gotwald, 9, of Westfield, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Ann was born August 4, 2014, in Indianapolis. She was a 3rd grade student at Maple Glen Elementary School. Annie was a ray of light. She brought joy to everything she did and was unfailingly kind and generous to others. She loved...Obituary
Jodi Skaggs 1981 - 2024Jodi R. Skaggs 42 of Washington, went to be with the Lord on Monday Jan 08, 2024. Jodi was born on Oct. 22, 1981 to Diana Lee Skaggs (Keck) and Denver Curtis Skaggs in Kendallville, Indiana. Jodi spent 25 years with her partner Checo, to which they share two wonderful children, Izabel and Sebastian Skaggs, and a...Obituary
Harold Allison 1936 - 2024Harold Allison born October 27, 1936, went to be with the Lord January 28, 2024. Harold was a champion of the environment. He helped preserve over 50,000 acres of Indiana's most sensitive ecological areas. He holds the title of longest running syndicated columnist in Indiana history. He was an author, naturalist,...Obituary
Margie Wise 1930 - 2024Margie Janet Wise passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, in Richland, WA. Margie was born in St. Paul MN to the late Edwin Reuben Betzold and Caroline Anna D'Ablaing on November 2, 1930. She was married to the late Paul Wise and enjoyed working as a retail sales clerk. Margie is survived by her children Michael,...Obituary

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