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David L. Boucher

David L. Boucher

Jun 16, 2022

David L. Boucher, 87, of Linton, Indiana, passed away with his family by his side, on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Shakamak Good Samaritan Center in Jasonville. He was born on May 1, 1935 in Carbondale, Illinois to John Henry and Stella Mae (Darnell) Boucher. David married Charlotte M. (Secrest) Boucher on January 3, 1955.

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Edward A. Ferguson

Edward A. Ferguson

Jun 13, 2022

Edward A. 'Ed' Ferguson, 74, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away surrounded by his loved ones, on Monday, June 13, 2022 at his home. He was born on October 17, 1947 in Epsom, Indiana to Paul Gordon and Jessie Marie (Hoggatt) Ferguson. Ed married his loving wife of 52 years, Nancy (Faith) Ferguson on March 6, 1970.

Ed...

Jay Ronnie Williams Sr.

Jay Ronnie Williams Sr.

Jun 9, 2022

Jay Ronnie Williams Sr., 85, of Bruceville, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at Freelandville Community Home. He was born on February 7, 1937 in Bicknell, Indiana to Rebert Paul and Marjorie (Wampler) Williams. Jay married his loving wife, Donna Sue (Hatton) Williams on December 16, 1956.

Jay retired from the US Air...

Donald E. Laughlin

Donald E. Laughlin

Jun 6, 2022

Donald E. Laughlin, age 90, of Odon, Indiana peacefully passed away, on Monday, June 6, 2022. He was born July 3, 1931 in Harrodsburg, Indiana to Melvin and Carol (Edwards) Laughlin. Donald was united in marriage to Bonnie (Flynn) Laughlin on December 23, 1949.

Donald was a veteran of the United States Navy and a member of...

Charles 'Chuck' V. Baker

Charles 'Chuck' V. Baker

Jun 4, 2022

Charles 'Chuck' V. Baker, 73, of Odon, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at his home. He was born on January 1, 1949 in Washington, Indiana to Harold and Dorothy (Clark) Baker.

Chuck was an US Army Veteran. He spent many years on the road as a truck driver before retiring.

Family left...

Edgar Zane Greene

Edgar Zane Greene

Jun 2, 2022

Edgar Zane Greene passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on June 2, 2022 in Linton, Indiana, at the age of 99. He was born in Wilfred, Indiana on April 13, 1923 to Ray Ellsworth and Bonnie Loraine (Chastain) Greene.

Edgar grew up in Sandborn, Indiana where he earned his Eagle Scout status...

James 'Jim' E. Short

James 'Jim' E. Short

Jun 1, 2022

James E. 'Jim' Short, Jr., 82, of Linton, Indiana, passed away peacefully, with his loved ones by his side, on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Vincennes, Indiana. He was born on April 6, 1940, in Gary, Indiana to James E. and Lorraine L. (Pester) Short. Jim married his loving wife, Susan Gail (Benjamin) Short on December 18,...

Janie Carol (Staggs) Worley

Janie Carol (Staggs) Worley

May 28, 2022

Janie C. Worley, 77, passed away on May 28, 2022, at her residence in Midwest City, Oklahoma. She was born April 11, 1945, in Oolitic, Indiana, the daughter of Alfred Harrison and Josephine Edith (Oliver) Staggs.

Janie was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She retired after working as a...

Ralph G. Vandermel

Ralph G. Vandermel

May 24, 2022

Ralph G. VanderMel, 88, of Odon, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Ketcham Memorial Center in Odon. Ralph was born on May 26, 1933 in Belding, Michigan to Harold and Mabel (McAlexander) VanderMel. Ralph married Clara B. 'Jean' (Geisler) VanderMel on September 16, 1961.

Ralph served in the US Navy during the Korean War...

Pansy 'Pat' Louise (Cunningham) Clayton

Pansy 'Pat' Louise (Cunningham) Clayton

May 22, 2022

Pansy 'Pat' Louise Clayton, 93, of West Lafayette, IN, went to rest with Jesus on May 22, 2022. She was born April 16, 1929, in Indianapolis, IN, to Josephine Alice (Curtis) Cunningham and Clarence B. Cunningham.

Pansy was a member of the Presbyterian Church.  She was a Cub Scout leader, 4-H leader, PTA board member,...

Dale R. Lash, Sr.

Dale R. Lash, Sr.

May 20, 2022

Dale R. Lash, Sr., 69, of Sandborn, Indiana, passed away peacefully, on Friday, May 20, 2022, in Vincennes, Indiana. He was born on December 18, 1952, in Brazil to Donald R. Dorothy J. (Wood) Lash. Dale married Brenda M. (Bledsoe) on March 29, 1997.

Dale worked in construction as a hod carrier for many years...

David L. Russell

David L. Russell

May 15, 2022

David L. Russell, 58, of Linton, Indiana, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Glenburn Home in Linton. He was born on April 18, 1964 in Linton to Phillip R. and Martha Jane (Blakely) Russell.

David was a co-owner of S & R Masonry. He enjoyed racing 4-wheelers in his younger days, motorcycle...

Donald Ray Harrell

Donald Ray Harrell

May 11, 2022

Donald Ray Harrell, 82, of Roswell, New Mexico, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2022 at Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was born on March 9, 1940 in Linton, Indiana to William Dione and Edna Ellen (Baker) Harrell.

Donald worked for many years as a bartender.

Family left to cherish the memory of...

Beulah G. (Marshall)  Stafford

Beulah G. (Marshall) Stafford

May 3, 2022

Beulah G. Stafford, 97, of Odon, Indiana, went to Heaven peacefully, on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at her residence in Odon, Indiana. She was born in Fernald, Iowa on September 14, 1924, to Edmon A. and Osa H. (Nelson) Marshall. She married Rex Stafford on September 9, 1951.

Beulah was a key punch operator for IBM, she...

Ives Eugene Wehmeier

Ives Eugene Wehmeier

May 3, 2022

Ives Eugene Wehmeier, 86, of Sandborn, Indiana, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, in Odon, Indiana. He was born on June 24, 1935, in Bruceville to William Wehmeier and Lydia (Held) Wehmeier. Ives married Marilyn K. Wehmeier on January 7, 1955.

Ives was a Journeyman Tool and Diemaker at General Electric in Linton,...

Nancy Lee (Helm)  Wikle

Nancy Lee (Helm) Wikle

May 1, 2022

Nancy Lee (Helm) Wikle, 86, of Elnora, Indiana, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at Daviess Community Hospital.  She was born in Washington on April 17, 1936, to Robert and Louise (Waggoner) Helm. She was raised by Dencil and Margaret McCarter.

Nancy was a master beautician for several years. She was a member of the...

Eugene Wagler

Eugene Wagler

Apr 29, 2022

Eugene Wagler, 72, of Odon, Indiana, went to Heaven peacefully on Friday, April 29, 2022, at his residence. He was born on August 6, 1949, in Hicksville, Ohio to Herbert and Rachel (Stoll) Wagler. On September 14, 1974, he took Betty M. (Gingerich) as his bride in Holy Matrimony.

Eugene was a member of the Bethel Mennonite...

Calvin J. Beasley

Calvin J. Beasley

Apr 28, 2022

Calvin J. Beasley, 94, of Odon, Indiana, passed away, on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Bloomington, Indiana. He was born on May 12, 1927 in Odon to Harley H. and Alice (Smith) Beasley. Calvin married his loving wife of 70 years, Betty (Stuffle) Beasley on July 14, 1951.

Calvin was a US Navy Veteran, serving in World...

Penny K. (Ward)  Dozier

Penny K. (Ward) Dozier

Apr 16, 2022

Penny K. Dozier, 73, of Odon, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Ketcham Memorial Center in Odon with her loved ones by her side. She was born on December 4, 1948 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Leon and Betty (Beddow) Ward. Penny married Terry Dozier and had many wonderful years until his passing.

Penny...

Alice L. (Wilson)  Slaven

Alice L. (Wilson) Slaven

Apr 14, 2022

Alice L. Slaven, 90, of Plainville, Indiana, passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Odon, Indiana. She was born on March 27, 1932 on Easter Sunday in Montgomery, Indiana to Earl E. and Bessie E. (Sefrit) Wilson. Alice married James J. Slaven on April 12, 1952. They would have celebrated their 70th...

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