Obituaries

Judith "Judy" A. Yuodzukinas, age 77, of Dugger, passed away peacefully at 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Linton on February 28, 1947, the daughter of Clifford and Helen (Alkire) Duffey. Judy was a 1965 graduate of Linton-Stockton High School and later attended Ivy Tech College. ...

Goldie J. Lucas, age 88, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 1:50 a.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Sandborn on December 30, 1935, the daughter of William and Joy Wagner. Goldie was a homemaker, caregiver and co-owned Bill & Goldie's Meat Market in Linton until their retirement. She was a member of the Eastern Star in Linton. Goldie loved working with flowers in her yard, working crossword puzzles and being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren...

Susan Jo (Floyd) Holtsclaw, 83, of Bloomfield, passed peacefully away at 5:34 a.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at her home. Born September 23, 1940 in Huntingburg, she was the daughter of Charles Morton and Wilma Ruth (Pickett) Floyd. She taught school for a few years in the 1960s at surrounding Greene County schools and after starting her family she became a homemaker. ...

Anna Katherine "Kappy" Huffine Anna Katherine "Kappy" Huffine passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024, at Ketcham Memorial Center in Odon. She was born July, 13, 1927 in Newberry, to Walter Burton and Hazel (Sipes) Malone. Kappy married her soulmate, Ray Huffine, on November 22, 1948, and was a devoted, loving wife for 54 years until his passing...

Brenda Ruth (May) Durham, 77, of Noble, Ill. passed away at 4:35 a.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2024 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 26, 1946 in Sullivan, to Wilbur Earl May and Ruth Louis (Pinkston) Gardner. Brenda married Henry Harstine, he passed away on March 21, 1977...

Grover “Dude” Davis, 74, of Springville passed away Wednesday September 4, 2024 at the IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington. Born March 25, 1950 in Linton, the son of Grover and Emma (Miller) Davis. Dude adored his family and was so very proud of them. ...

Jane Lea Freeman Steward, 68, of Worthington, died Thursday, August 22, 2024 holding the hand of her loving husband. Jane was born April 10, 1956 to Harry L. Freeman. He proceeded her in death. Jane graduated from Worthington-Jefferson High School in 1974. ...

Steve Sauri, Sr., 71, of Camby, passed away Sunday August 25, 2024 at IU West in Avon. Born January 15, 1953 in Gary, the son of Enrique and Dorothy (Baker) Sauri. Steve was self-employed, being the jack of all trades and master of some. Surviving relatives include his wife Patricia Sauri; his children, Jeannette (DJ) Ottinger, Shon Sauri, Shannon Meyers, Steve (Jamie) Sauri, Jr. ...

Larry Bosell, age 81, of Bloomfield, passed away peacefully at 1:20 a.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Lyons on September 9, 1942, the son of Eva (Gallegos) Cockerham. He was a graduate of Worthington Jefferson High School. ...

Janice Sue Foos, 79, of Bloomington passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at IU Health Bloomington. Jan was born May 4, 1945 in Linton and was the daughter of the late Donald H. and Lola M. (Newsome) Clayton. Jan was a graduate of Linton High School with the Class of 1963 and received her bachelors and masters degrees from Indiana University in education. ...

George William Clark, 96, of Sullivan, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at home surrounded by his loved ones. George was born on January 15, 1928, in Pleasantville, the son of Freeman Bruce and Louie Gladys Gibbs Clark. He was a godly man who loved his family and church dearly, was a member of REMC and a lifetime member of the White River Valley Livestock Auction and was a recipient of the FHA Farm Family of the Year in 1972...

Robert “Bob” Ballard Jr. passed away August 13, 2024 at Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care with his wife and daughter by his side. Bob was born September 27, 1943 to Robert “Curly” Ballard Sr. and Anna Louise Hayes Ballard. He married the love of his life, Carolyn Sue Brown Ballard, on October 21, 1961...

Sarah Collins, 79, passed away peacefully at home on August 9, 2024 after a battle with Parkinsons. She was born April 4, 1945 in Evansville to Joe and Esther Huff. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Jim Collins, whom she met as a teenager in their church youth group and her two children, son Jay Collins in Owensburg and her daughter, Amy Cox and her husband Larry in Lancaster, Calif....

Mary E. Alderson, 92, of Linton, passed from this life on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Glenburn Nursing Facility in Linton. She was born on June 15, 1932, in Linton to Edson Rose and Bertha Madeline (Moore) Rose. Mary married Herbert ‘Bruce’ Alderson on October 23, 1948 and this union was blessed with three children, Brucetta, Eddy, and Bruce Jr., ‘Herb’...

John Sparks, 67, of Lyons passed away on Friday August 16, 2024 at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. John was born on February 19, 1957, the son of Mary (Abrams) Sparks and Herbert Sparks. John attended Developmental Services, Inc., (DSI) in Lyons, he was a man of few words, he loved people and never forgot a face. ...

Rinda Kay Wall, 83, of Jasonville, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Envive Nursing Home in Sullivan after a short battle with cancer. She was born in Dugger on December 29, 1940, the daughter of Everett Lee Rhodes and Beulah Hale Rhodes. Rinda was a homemaker and attended the Lebanon Baptist Church in Jasonville...

Phyllis Val Jeanne Phillips, 99, of Eagle Idaho, passed away on July 26, 2024, at the home of Chris and Marta Phillips. She was born on October 24, 1924, in Smithville, Mo., the daughter of Harold J, and Beulah E. Fairley. Val graduated as a Valedictorian of Janesville Iowa High School. She was a graduate of Iowa State Teacher’s College with a B.A. degree. Val married Travis John Edward Phillips on August 16, 1945. Travis also graduated from Iowa State Teacher’s College...

Elmer Wayne Hostetter, 83, of Lyons, went to Heaven with family by his side, on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on March 9, 1941 in Marco to Clyde L. and Thelma Elizabeth (Ausman) Hostetter. Elmer married the love of his life, Marilyn L. (Sipes) Hostetter, on December 9, 1962...

Elbert Wayne Van Arsdale of Coal City, 77, passed away August 13, 2024 surrounded by his family at Glenburn Home in Linton. He was born to the late Cecil and Catherine (Stackhouse) Van Arsdale on June 9, 1947 in Indianapolis. Elbert graduated from Ben Davis High School in 1966. ...

Mary Cathryn Foster, age 94, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 6:18 a.m. on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Glenburn Home in Linton. She was born in Linton on June 25, 1930, the daughter of Doral and Hazel (Cunningham) Johnson. Mary was a homemaker and enjoyed helping her husband, Bob, at the Linton Veterans of Foreign Wars. She was a life-member of the ladies auxiliary V.F.W. in Linton. She loved gardening and her flowers. She was a wonderful homemaker and housekeeper...

Ralph Martindale, age 92, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully at 11:36 a.m. on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Linton on February 28, 1932, the son of Irvan and Opal (Headley) Martindale. He was a 1950 graduate of Linton Stockton High School. ...

Sandra Kay (Ashcraft) Wilson of Owensburg entered her eternal life on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at IU Health Bloomington surrounded by her family. Sandra was born August 28, 1947 to Daniel Lee Ashcraft and Mary Ruth (Porter) Ashcraft. Sandra was a graduate of Eastern Greene High School Class of 1966. After graduation, Sandra continued her education at the Indiana Cosmetology Academy in Bedford. She began her career as a cosmetologist at Connie’s Hair Salon in Bloomfield...

Edith Bohnert, 103, of Jasonville, passed away at 11:40 p.m. on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at Serenity Springs in Jasonville. She was born May 27, 1921 in Sullivan County to James Roscoe Secrest and Alice (Pearson) Secrest. Survivors include her children, Judy Secrest of Jasonville, Brenda (Tony) Rash of Jasonville; daughter-in-law, Ruth Mattox of Jasonville; son-in-law, Robert Richmond of Jasonville; grandchildren, Marty (Julie) Mattox, Theresa (Duane) Keller, Brent (Tina) Mattox, Debbie Copenhaver, Terri (Gary) Tannehill, Brad (Tammy) Richmond, Karen (Brian) Pilant, Cindy (Fonzie) Flowers, Danny Richmond, Linsey (Jimmy John) Yeryar; sister, Gladys Harris of Indianapolis; 32 great-grandchildren; 37 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.. ...

Wendell W. Reintjes, 83, of Linton, passed from his life, with his loving family by his side, on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at his home. He was born on October 16, 1940 in Linton, to Wadies Theodore and Maude Myrtle (Hill) Reintjes. Wendell was married to Charlene L. (Havens) Reintjes from April 29, 2003 until her passing on June 23, 2015. He then married Sylvia R. (Sisk Stewart) Reintjes on April 30, 2023...

Raymond Thornton Thomas, 96, of Linton, passed from this life on July 31, 2024 at Greene County General Hospital. He was born on October 7, 1927 in a small village, Cale, in northern Martin County to the late Albert and Nancy (Taylor) Thomas. An active member of the Ellis Church of Christ and served as a trustee. ...

Thomas C. Roach, 53, of Bloomfield passed away Saturday August 3, 2024 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Born June 7, 1971 in Indianapolis, the son of Darrell and Brenda K. (Wells) Roach. Thomas was a supervisor at Indiana University for 20 years and Monroe County School Corporation until retirement, he was a member of the NRA, he loved hunting, fishing and anything outdoors...

Cecilia J. Retseck, 96, of Lyons, formerly of Michigan City, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Cecilia was born at home during a snowstorm on February 10, 1928, on a farm outside Michigan City. The doctor arrived in a raccoon skin coat and stayed the night, according to family stories. She was the daughter of George and Catherine (Putzhaven) Kintzele...

Mr. Everett Bradford “Brad” Daniels, 87, of Whiteland, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Mr. Daniels was born on August 30, 1936 in Muncie to the late Rex E. and Naomi G. (Carpentier) Daniels...

Joyce Ann Reynolds, 58, Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly at her home July 25, 2024. Joyce was born on April 28, 1966, in Greenfield, to the late Paul and Mary Glen (Browning) Wallace. Joyce graduated from Dugger Union High School in 1984 and earned a degree in nursing from Indiana University. ...

Nancy Catherine Hardesty, 91, of Linton passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024 in Jasonville with her loving daughter and son-in-law by her side. She was born in Dugger on July 25, 1933 to Jefferson B. and Jennie (Chandler) House. She married Joy Hardesty on July 13, 1949. ...

Thomas L. “Tom” Bennett, 87, of Jasonville, passed away at 11:55 p.m. on Monday, July 29, 2024 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 22, 1936 in Pleasantville, to Hubert O. Bennett and Dorothy (Joseph) Bennett. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Anna M. ...

Rickey “Rick” Taylor, 77, of Jasonville, passed away at 7:07 p.m. on Monday, July 29, 2024 in his home surrounded by loving family. He was born December 16, 1946 in Fort Smith, Ark. to Masel Taylor and Nell (Kirchner) Taylor. Survivors include his wife of seven years, Fran Taylor of Jasonville, they married on December 20, 2016; bonus children, Wendy Hill of Linton, Cynde Hutchinson (Carl) of Lehi Utah and Wayne Hill (Linda) of Rigby, Idaho; eight bonus grandchildren; nine bonus great-grandchildren; brother, Ray Taylor (Paula) of Indianapolis; four nieces; sister in-law, Rita Taylor of Safford, Ariz.; so many loving and close friends; special thanks to Danny and Shannon Keller, Christa, David and Nathaniel Beckes.. ...

Edith “Edie” Joy Bearman, 89, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at her home. Edie was born on November 28, 1934, in Ossian, the daughter of the late Clarence and Effie Frye. Edie was retired and had worked in the radiology department at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, where she was known for her dedication and compassion. She was a devoted member of Saint Michael Lutheran Church, where she actively participated in the Joy Group and the Book Club, making many lifelong friends...

Joretta Ann Dixon, 93, of Linton, passed from this life with loving family at her side, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Glenburn Nursing Home in Linton. She was born on February 21, 1931 in Linton to Robert Sr. and Mary (Burnett) Padgett. Joretta married the love of her life, Robert E. ‘Bob’ Dixon, on March 11, 1946...

Helen Louise (Keller) Gardner, 85, of Worthington passed away at 7:35 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2024 in Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. She was born May 3, 1939 in Worthington to Jewell Keller and Anna (Loveall) Keller. Helen married James Roy Gardner on October 17, 1959, he passed away on September 13, 2021...

Linda L. Chambers, 61, of Linton, went to Heaven on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born on September 9, 1962 in Vincennes to James Everette and Opal Mae (Chester) Richardson. Linda was married to Kenneth A. Chambers...

Gordon M. Grounds, age 82, of Lyons, passed away peacefully at 6:09 a.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Glenburn Home in Linton. He was born in Linton on December 20, 1941, the son of Claude Maxwell and Doris (Lehman) Grounds. He was a 1959 graduate of L&M High School, where he scored the first four points for the L&M High School basketball team after the consolidation of the Lyons and Marco High Schools. ...

Joseph E. Boone, Jr., 67, of Sandborn, passed from this life, with his family by his side, on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at his home. He was born on March 29, 1957 in Indianapolis to Joseph E., Sr. and Mary W. (Paul) Boone. Joe married his loving wife, Rhonda L. (Noble) Boone on December 23, 2018...

Rosalie “Rose” Johnson Wright, 63, of Bloomington passed away on Tuesday July 16, 2024 at her residence. Born November 18, 1960 in Bloomington, the daughter of Robert Dale and Clara D. (Dresden) Johnson. Rose worked at the employment office in Bloomington as an employment specialist for the State of Indiana. She loved painting, artistry and her pets...