Obituaries

Michael Wayne Strong, 65, of Lafayette and formerly of Frankfort, passed away March 24, 2025 at Franciscan Health Lafayette.  He was born on August 18, … [FULL STORY]

Virginia Sue Houchens, 82, of Frankfort, passed away March 21, 2025 at IU Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. She was born on March 25, 1942 in … [FULL STORY]

Susan Lynn Williamson was a woman of fierce love, unwavering faith, and an unbreakable spirit. Born into a humble family on June 10, 1964, Susan … [FULL STORY]

Bronar D. “Cookie” Cook, 92, of Frankfort, passed away March 20, 2025 at his home.  He was born January 23, 1933 in Glasgow, KY to … [FULL STORY]

George Gordon Ponton, 92, of Frankfort, the son of the late Armond G. and Dorothy A. (Deno) Ponton, died on March 20, 2025 as a … [FULL STORY]

With hearts full of love and gratitude for every moment we had with her, we announce the passing of the greatest grandmother, mother, and family … [FULL STORY]

Francie A. “Sue” Spencer, 78, of Frankfort, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born on February … [FULL STORY]

Elsie Ann Lewis, 99, of Frankfort passed away March 19, 2025 at Wesley Manor.  She was born June 25, 1925 in Pittsburgh, PA to Charles … [FULL STORY]

James C. “JC” Harshman, 79, of West Lafayette, formerly of Logansport, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.  He … [FULL STORY]

James Melvin Walden, 85, of Frankfort, passed away March 13, 2025 at his home.  He was born July 28, 1939 in Indianapolis, IN to the … [FULL STORY]

Wayne Walter Doke, 89, of Clarks Hill, Ind., passed away March 14, 2025 at IU Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. He was born on May 8, … [FULL STORY]

Kenneth R. Smith, 86, of Kirklin, passed away March 13, 2025 at Clinton House Health and Rehabilitation Center.  He was born August 14, 1938 in … [FULL STORY]

Nancy Prieto Roig, 89, of Frankfort, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Majestic Care of Sheridan.  She was born December 26, 1935, in Havana, … [FULL STORY]

Ronald A. “Ron” Gascho, went to be with our Lord on March 11, 2025, while surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born October 20, … [FULL STORY]

Svetlana Petrovna Mineeva, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on March 11, 2025, at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on April 8, 1941 … [FULL STORY]

Bobbi Lucille Johnson, 88, formerly of Kempton, passed away at 7:28 pm on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo. She … [FULL STORY]

Verna Lou (Mulder) Freels, 83, passed away in Lafayette, Indiana, on Tuesday, March 11th, 2025, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Verna was born … [FULL STORY]

Barbara J. Haynes, 78, of Colfax, IN, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Wesley Manor.  She was born April 16, 1946, in Paxton, Illinois … [FULL STORY]

Theodore Ellis “Ted” Cripe, 83, of Frankfort, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, at his home.  He was born June 9, 1941, in Frankfort to … [FULL STORY]

Larry William Lawson, 74, of Frankfort, Ind., passed away March 9, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 8, … [FULL STORY]

John E. Kirkpatrick, 81, of Cutler, IN, passed away on March 10, 2025 at I.U. Health Arnett Hospital, Lafayette.  He was born July 1, 1943 … [FULL STORY]

James E. “J.C.” Charles, 74, of Michigantown, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born December 8, … [FULL STORY]