Obituaries from July 2018

Joseph E. Stuart, 64, passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. He was born April 7, 1954 in Greencastle, the son of Roy M. Stuart and Lois A. (Whited) Stuart. He graduated from South Putnam High School. He served four years in the United States Navy...

Leon Tippin, 85, of Bainbridge, passed away at Danville Regional Rehabilitation on Monday, July 2, 2018. Leon was born Dec. 6, 1932 in Washington County, Ind., the second of nine children, to James and Nellie Tippin. The family moved to a Putnam County farm in September 1948...

Dr. Marilyn Louise (Asher) Wagoner, 81, Burlington, Ind., left this world and was welcomed into her heavenly home on Monday, July 2, 2018. Her love and devotion to her family and her faith in God were of greatest importance. Dr. Marilyn was born Jan. 5, 1937 to the late Byron and Nina (Robbins) Asher in Hendricks County...

Steve W. Goodpaster, 65, of Reelsville, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018 while staying at Cloverleaf Health Care. Steve was born on Aug. 17, 1952 in Putnamville, the son of Paul and Martha (Lehr) Goodpaster. He graduated from South Putnam High School with the class of 1969...

Michael Eugene Rakic (born Michael Boswell) passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, surrounded by friends and family. He had several illnesses over the past year. Michael took the surname Rakic after high school to honor his stepfather. Michael was born in Greencastle on Jan. 19, 1950 and lived most of his childhood in Greenwood...

Junior L. Stringer, 90, Coatesville, passed away Thursday evening, July 5, 2018 at his home. He was born in Morgan County on May 2, 1928 the son of Jewell G. and R. Lucille Buis Stringer. He was a farmer for several years and also drove a truck for 45 years. He had also driven a school bus for the Danville School Corporation...

Infant Delilah Rae Dirickson went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. She was the daughter of Kody Alan Dirickson and Trinity Rae Brown of Reelsville. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 11 at Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home, Greencastle, with Pastor Ernie Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery...

Steven Alan Cofer, 65, of Greencastle, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family. Steven was born in Greencastle on April 24, 1953, the son of James Russel and Lillian Christine (Pelfrey) Cofer. He was a graduate of Greencastle High School...

Juanita Marie Knoy, 71, formerly from Monrovia, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018. She was born March 19, 1947 in Indianapolis to Harvey and Marie (St. Martin) Richhart, and she survives. She married Mac Knoy on Aug. 16, 1968. She loved to drive a truck for most of her life, loved animals and worked with the Humane Society...

Joseph Edward Cochran, 42, of Rockville, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018. He was born Oct. 30, 1975 in Indianapolis to Robert and Linda Reed. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his children's mother, Nicola Cochran; children Kaylie Cochran, Joseph Anthony Cochran and Jayla Elaine Cochran; his two grandchildren; siblings Melissa Denham, Precious Regan and husband Fred. His girlfriend Amy Patterson, also survives...

Forest E. Kean, 78, of Cloverdale, passed away at his residence on July 2, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born Sept. 15, 1939 to the late Albert and Almera (Williamsen) Kean. Forest married Rosalie O'Conner on Aug. 15, 1961, and she survives...

Patricia Anne Meek Clover, 86, of Greencastle, was called to her Heavenly Home Saturday, July 7, 2018. Pat was born in Greencastle on May 31, 1932, the only child of Estill and Merle Broadstreet Meek. Patty, as she was lovingly called by her parents, grew to adulthood in Cloverdale, where she spent her happy childhood and was graduated from Cloverdale High School with the Class of 1950...

Alice Plemons, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, July 9, 2018, and is in the care of Servies & Morgan Funeral Home, Roachdale. If anyone knows the whereabouts or contact information for next of kin, please contact the funeral home at 765-522-1311...

Stephen E. Modlin of Greencastle passed away at Hendricks Regional Hospital on Friday July 6, 2018. Steve was born in Greencastle and is the son of Margaret and Damon Modlin. He graduated from Roachdale High School, class of 1961, and Hanover College, class of 1965...

Frederick "Fritz" Lee Aubrey Jr., 65, of Lumberton, Miss., passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Fritz loved his family and friends dearly. He had a passion and love for helping people, this had him dedicated to his work of selling insurance for 44 years...

FreDona Barnes Barnett Zollman, 92, of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. She was born on Sept. 1, 1925 in Switzerland County, Ind., the daughter of Floyd and Lela (Bliton) Barnes. FreDona was a 1943 graduate of Logansport High School...

Daniel TeGrotenhuis of Greencastle went to his eternal home with Jesus on July 11, 2018. Dan was born in Orange City, Iowa, and is the son of Eugene and Leola (VanWyk) TeGrotenhuis. He graduated from Maurice-Orange City High School, Northwestern College, Orange City, Iowa, and Indiana State University. Dan lived his life by intentionally investing in the lives of others and by being a servant leader...

Alice (Vanhook) Plemons, 83 of Greencastle, passed away Monday, July 9, 2018 at Putnam County Hospital. She was born on Jan. 1, 1935 in Waveland to the late Howard and Frances (Branson) Vanhook. She was previously married to Gene Woods, George Chism and most recently William Plemons...

Mary Alice Cox, 95 of Danville, passed away July 12, 2018. Born July 6, 1923 in Clinton Falls, she was the daughter of Charles and Verna Claire (Lewis) Miller. She married Leland Wesley Cox on May 12, 1943 in Danville and he preceded her in death in 1979...

Rosa Julia Rivera of Greencastle passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018. She was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, on Feb. 16, 1922. Mrs. Rivera was a registered nurse until her retirement in 1992. She was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving as a nurse, and was stationed in Osaka, Japan, Fort Sam Houston and the Presidio...

Marjorie E. Wingler, 91, Coatesville, passed away Friday evening, July 13, 2018 at The Waters of Greencastle. She was born in Coatesville on Sept. 6, 1926, the daughter of Harry Clifford and Anna Belle Walton Morgan. She married Maurice E. Wingler, and he preceded her in death...

Muriel Dellarose Rogers, 64, of Coatesville, passed away July 5, 2018. Muriel was born Dec. 9, 1953 in Union City, Ind., to Hazel Irene and Thurl Bradburn. Muriel is survived by her loving husband of 17 years, Bill Rogers, and her daughter, Eden A. Denney, and stepdaughter Kate Beardslee...

Kenneth W. Mundy, "Mundo" to his friends, passed away at The Waters of Greencastle on Friday, July 13, 2018 at the age of 72. Kenny was born June 5, 1946 in Greencastle to Clevie Cleon and Minnie Leota (Crawley) Mundy. Kenny graduated in 1964 from Fillmore High School, where he played varsity basketball...

Wayne Donald Cox, born Sept. 27, 1933, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at his residence. He was the beloved son of Mildred and Paul Cox. He was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn, son Larry and a brother Norman. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Shirley (Fowler); brothers Jerry, Dennis and Kenneth; sister-in-law Carolyn Hurst; brother-in-law Jim Hurst; and children Gary (Dianna), Marcia (Curt), Larry (Sue), Kathy (Terry), Mike, Diane Carter, Dale (Mandy), Bill (Danielle), Donna (Lee), Patrick (Kim), Danny (Teresa), Alisha Fowler; 33 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren.. ...

Laurie Frank Swartz passed away on March 6, 2018. Born May 24, 1936 in Newport, Wash., he was the second child and only son of Francis and Helen Swartz and brother to sisters Yolanda and Teresa. Laurie grew up in the Cusick and Usk areas of Washington State. After a brief time at Washington State University in Pullman, he joined the U.S. Army. Most of his military career was spent at Fort Lewis, Wash...

Richard Allen Stafford, 75, of Tallahassee, Fla., died Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Big Bend Hospice House. Born in Terre Haute on Dec. 31, 1942, he moved to Tallahassee 20 years ago from South Florida. Richard was a purchasing agent for the State of Florida and a veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the VFW Post 3308 and Elks Lodge 937...

Mary Jean Huffman, 80, of Bainbridge, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018. Jean was born May 10, 1938 in Greencastle, the daughter of Rex and Mary Frances (Ensor) Call. She was a 1956 graduate of Bainbridge High School and attended Indiana Business College...

Gene Parrish, 85, Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Asbury Towers. He was born in Putnam County on July 9, 1932 to Margaret Parrish. He is survived by his wife Betty, sons Rick (Sheryle) and Tim, daughter Kathy Harris (Rick), granddaughter Kristen Harris Nelson (Kevin) and sisters Debbie Phillips and Becky Reeves...

Emma Jane Arnold, 85, of Quincy, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 21, 2018. She was born on March 8, 1933, in Morgan County to the late Thomas and Ruby (Fulford) Collier. She married Everett L. Arnold at Corinth Missionary Baptist Church on March 24, 1951, and he survives...

Wilfred D. Hurst, 92, Danville, Ind., died on July 23, 2018 at Life's Journey of Avon in Avon. Born March 20, 1926 near Mt. Meridian, he was the son of Alton O. Hurst and Elizabeth Walton Hurst who preceded him in death. He married Nina Goodman Hurst on Sept. 25, 1993, and she survives...

Robert E. Wallace, 89, of Plainfield, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. Bob was born March 10, 1929, the son of Osel and Margaret Wallace. He was employed with Public Service Indiana for 33 years and Christ Corner Bookstore/Family Christian Bookstore for 22 years...

James Robert (Jim Bob) Whitaker, 76, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at his home in Roachdale. He was born at home in Roachdale on April 5, 1942 to Robert and Jane Whitaker. On March 16, 1963 in 29 Palms, Calif., he married Norma (Miller) Whitaker, and she survives...

Perry J. McClure, 61, of Cloverdale, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018. He was born Nov. 2, 1956 to the late Curtis McClure and Mildred (Broadstreet) McClure, and she survives. Perry is also survived by his children, Ryan McClure and his wife Courtney, and Tisha Bush and her husband Tyson; grandchildren Gracie, Grayson and Ryan; sister Paula Vardaman; brothers Wes McClure and wife Karen, Jerry McClure and wife Margarita, and Hobie McClure; and several nieces and nephews...

Norma R. "Tootie" Nauman, 72, Greencastle, passed away Thursday morning, July 26, 2018 at her home comforted by her loving family. She was born in Greencastle on Sept. 7, 1945 the daughter of Norman A. "Bud" and Ruth Evaline Watson Clark. Norma worked in customer service at Public Service (now Duke Energy) for many years and as a cashier in the cafeteria at Fillmore Elementary...

Anna V. “Annie” Feutz, 87, Eminence, passed away at 2:19 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital. She was born on Monday, Oct. 6, 1930 in Linton to the late Samuel and Victorine (Haffely) Colderbank. Annie was a cook for the Eminence School District for many years and was a member of the Alaska Christian Church in Lewisville...

Gordon LaVerne “Bud” Monnett, age 93, passed away on July 26, 2018. Born March 20, 1925 in Greencastle, Indiana, he was the son of Clifford and Dorothy Monnett. Bud enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps in 1943 and served as a pilot in World War II and Korea. He retired in 1974 from the United States Air Force Reserve at the rank of major...

Emma Alice Smedley, 98, was called home by the Lord Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Mill Pond Health Campus, Greencastle. Born May 5, 1920, in Morgan County, Ind., she was the daughter of Tressie (Bourne) Staley and Thomas B. Staley. She married Morris ("Jum") Smedley in 1942...

Margaret (Hance) Daniel, 91, of Coatesville, passed away Friday, July 27, 2018. Born April 3, 1927 in Illinois, she was the daughter of Alexander “Jay” Hance and Edna (Breenan) Hance. She married Duane Durwood Daniel and he prececed her in death. Margaret was a homemaker and did a lot of babysitting. She loved to can and put applesauce up for winter...

Betsy Jo O'Hair, 58, of Cloverdale, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born Aug. 14, 1959 in Anderson, the daughter of Richard and Sherrill (Morris) Benson. She was a 1977 graduate of Greencastle High School. Betsy was a fun loving and caring person...

Lyle Edward Cooper, 78, of Greencastle, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018. He was born April 29, 1940 in Freedom, Ind., the son of Emil and Margaret (Summerlot) Cooper. He was a 1959 graduate of Bainbridge High School. Lyle retired from IBM in 1993, where he had been a parts analyzer. He had also worked at Black Lumber and owned Cooper Craft...

John Keith Robertson, 86, of Greencastle, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018. He was born Jan. 6, 1932 in Brooklyn, N.Y., soon after his parents, John and Mary Robertson, came to the United States from Scotland. After growing up in Brooklyn's Bay Ridge neighborhood, John served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War...

Mallie Jeannean Hill, 79, of Greencastle, and formerly of Riley, passed away at 4:22 p.m. Sunday, July 29, 2018 in her residence. She was born March 5, 1939 in Wilfred, Ind., to James Elmer Street and Martha Mallie (Conley) Street. Her survivors include her husband of 60 years, Melvin I. ...

Anita Jo Ferguson, 65, of Roachdale, passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at her residence. She was born on Feb. 23, 1953 in Greencastle to Jack and Betty Jo (Hubble) Wright. On Dec. 26, 1997, she married Timothy Ferguson, and he survives. Upon graduating from high school Anita attended college and began her working career. Over the years she worked for the State of Indiana, drove a school bus for North Putnam for 11 years, and was a manager at Family Dollar in Bainbridge...

Rose Louise Peck, 91, passed away at Village of Avon on Saturday, July 21, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born in Troy, Ind., and was a longtime member of St. Susanna Catholic Church, Plainfield, and later St. Paul the Apostle Church in Greencastle...