Obituaries from October 2023

Carroll Lee Maish, 89, of Roachdale, passed away Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, at Franciscan Health in Lafayette. He was born May 1, 1934, in Frankfort to the late James T Maish and Doris Pauline (Sharp) Maish. Carroll was a 1952 graduate of Frankfort High School, and received his master’s degree in teaching from Indiana State University...

Linda Ann York, 83, of Greencastle, peacefully passed away on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. Born June 20, 1940, in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Mark and Muriel (Gosney) Carter. She was a graduate of Greencastle High School in the class of 1958 and attended DePauw University...

It’s with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Larry Battson on Sept. 1,2023. He was born May 16, 1952. He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Battson; his sister, Melanie Battson; his two brothers, Kevin and Keith Battson; his son, Mark Dunn; and his loving wife, Cheryl Battson...

Cloyd “Sonny” Arthur Simpson Fowler, 70, of Brazil, passed away on Oct. 1, 2023. Sonny, as he was commonly known, was born on Dec. 6, 1952, in Greencastle, the son of William Arthur and Leona (Trisler) Fowler. He graduated from Greencastle High School with the class of 1970. Sonny went on to work as a tool and die maker in Greencastle for many years...

Scott David St. John, 56, of Greencastle, passed away on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at his residence. Scott was born in Greenup, Ill., on Aug. 6, 1967, the son of Kenneth Leroy and Virginia Kay (Henry) St. John, and was a graduate of Mt. Zion High School in Mt. Zion, Ill...

Esther Louise White, 84, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. She was born Jan. 29, 1939, in Plymouth, the daughter of Ernest and Mabel (Kepler) Samuels, and was a graduate of Plymouth High School. Esther retired from Jim Dandy Restaurant, where she worked as a cook in Elwood and Tipton for several years...

Kari Leigh Vanatti, 34, of Greenwood, passed away on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at her residence. Kari was born in Brazil on March 20, 1989, the daughter of Randall and Penny (Brown) Vanatti, and was a graduate of South Putnam High School. Kari worked as a commercial service manager at AutoZone in Greenwood for five years. She was also a former manager for Pizza Hut...

Phill Alan O’Neal, 82, of Greencastle, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born Sept. 16, 1941, in Indianapolis, the son of Bedford Henry and Martha Louise (King) O’Neal. He was a veteran who served in the United States Army...

Bradley Thomas Cox, 64, of Greencastle, passed away on Oct. 9, 2023. He was born Sept. 30, 1959, to George Cox and Donna (Fisher) Decker. He married Donna Kay (Butts) Cox on Sept. 24, 1983, and she preceded him in death on Feb. 19, 2017. He was a 1978 graduate of South Putnam High School, a retired union iron worker with Local 22 for 20 years and was an avid hunter and fisherman...

The family of Sally Jean Sunkel announces her peaceful passing on the evening of Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. She was born to Helen and Frank Elrod on Dec. 31, 1934, and was raised on her family’s farm in eastern Putnam County. Sally graduated from Stilesville High School and went on to obtain a degree in teaching from Purdue University. She met Richard “Dick” Sunkel at the Windy Hill Country Club and they were happily married on July 11, 1959, at her family’s home...

John David McGuire, 94, of New Maysville, went to be with the Lord Tuesday morning, Oct. 10, 2023. He was born on Oct. 4, 1929, in Hendricks County to the late John H. and Mary D. (Mitchell) McGuire. In 1951, he married Melba (Downs) McGuire. She preceded him in death on Oct. 6, 2015...

Melvin Eugene Ford passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, early on Wednesday morning, Oct. 11, 2023. Born June 16, 1933, to Jesse Clifford Ford and Della Beatrice (Betty) Hathaway Ford, Melvin graduated from Roachdale High School in 1951...

Marian L. McClaine Giddings, 96, passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023. Marian was born on Oct. 18, 1926, to Fred M. and Mary E. (Taylor) Bittle in rural Putnam County. She was the youngest of six childre -- three brothers, Robert, George and Keith, and two sisters, Edith and Freda Jean...

Wassell David Crosby, 79, of Roachdale, surrounded by his family, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, Oct. 14, 2023. He was born on April 29, 1944, in Crawfordsville to the late Samuel David and Anna Pearl (Bishop) Crosby. On Aug. 26, 1963, he married Rosalie “Roberta” (Harvey) Crosby. She survives...

Jennifer Kay Goss, 50, of Russellville, passed away on the morning of Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at Cumberland Pointe Health Campus in Lafayette. She was born in Paragon on June 20, 1973, to the late Norman and Janet (Montgomery) Goss. Jennifer was a 1991 graduate of Southmont High School. She worked for St. Clair Group Metal Forming Industries in Russellville for nearly 30 years. She also owned and operated the Harrison Street Tavern in Russellville...

Marilyn J. Clahan 65, of Roachdale, passed away Friday evening, Oct. 13, 2023, at her residence. She was born Aug. 1, 1958, in Culver to Russell J. and Edna M. (Rady) Osburn. Marilyn was a 1976 graduate of North Putnam High School. She worked for many years at the Sur La Table Distribution Center as a supervisor...

Fred Jacob Cooper Jr., a beacon of strength and determination, departed from this life at his home in Greencastle on Sept. 20, 2023. Born on Nov. 9, 1949, in Lebanon, Fred’s 73 years were a canvas of adventure and perseverance. Fred lived an adventurous and full life marked by an enduring passion for mechanics and adventure. ...

Cathy Clodfelter, 67, of Mooresville, formerly of Greencastle, passed away on Oct. 16, 2023, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Mooresville. She was born in Greencastle on Feb. 3, 1956, to the late Marvin and Nellie (Dearing) Jones. Cathy graduated from South Putnam High School in 1974...

Michael A. Tzouanakis II passed away at his home on Oct. 15, 2023. He was born in Greencastle and was a graduate of Greencastle High School, where he was an accomplished athlete. He graduated from Lincoln Technical Institute and began a lifelong career in motorsports. ...

Floyd Freeman, 88, of Cloverdale, passed away on Oct. 7, 2023. He was born on Jan. 31, 1935, in Frankfort. Floyd, also known as “High-Pockets,” was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Floyd is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Shirley; their daughter, Sheila (John); and brother Gerald (Carolyn). He will also be deeply missed by his granddaughters, Bailee (Mike) and Taylor (Zack); as well as his great-grandchildren, Marlee, Mikey and Maddex...

Kathryn Arlene (Sanvik) Sanders was born June 16, 1939, to Margaret and Norman Sanvik in Albert Lea, Minn. Her family was descended from among the earliest of Norwegian settlers in the area. Kathy grew up in Albert Lea, graduating from high school in 1957...

Tansy Reece Wells passed away on Oct. 4, 2023, in her home on Anderson Street in Greencastle. She was 86 years old. Tansy was born on April 10, 1937, in Kokomo to Stanley Reece and Ruth Deisch Reece. She graduated from Bunker Hill High School in 1955, from Indiana State University in 1959 and DePauw University in 1977...

Darin Nihle Dawson, 37, of Indianapolis, passed away Thursday evening, Oct. 19, 2023. Darin was born April 19, 1986, in Greencastle to John W. and Robin R. (Majors) Dawson. Darin was a 2005 graduate of North Putnam High School. Darin worked for AutoVIN and Target distribution and most recently worked at Labcorp...

Phillip Archer, 67, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family. Phillip was born in Greencastle on June 27, 1956, the son of Joseph and Mary (Smith) Archer, and was a 1974 graduate of Greencastle High School. He also attended Indiana State University...

Frank R. Bundy, 96, of Greencastle, passed away Oct. 22, 2023. He was born Jan. 18, 1927 to the late Walter and Claire (Gass-Martiz) Bundy. Frank served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the 1st Marine Division, serving two tours in World War II and the Korean War...

Charles E. Musgrave, 76, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, at The Waters of Greencastle. Charles was born in Martinsville on May 21, 1947, the son of Earl Edgar and Nettie Alice Musgrave. He was a graduate of Eminence High School in Martinsville...

Joann Gray, 84, of Indianapolis, formerly of Greencastle, passed away Oct. 21, 2023. She was born July 27, 1939, in Greencastle to the late Joseph Y. and Marjorie (Money) Todd. Joann was a graduate of Greencastle High School in the class of 1957 and of Lincoln Junior College...

Julia J. Newgent was born in Greencastle on the warm day of Aug. 28, 1931. Dewey and Lillie Stultz brought their baby girl, Julia Jean, home to the farm where they lived in Morton. She grew up with four other siblings, Joe, Jim, Katherine and George. They all worked on the farm, each having chores and enjoying farm life...

Phyllis J. “Jeannie” Solomon, 83, Pittsboro, passed away on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. She worked as an inspector for and retired from General Motors. She was an avid Wheel of Fortune fan. Phyllis was a cherished daughter, sister, wife and mother and was preceded in death by her husband, Gregory Solomon; son Kelly Smith; parents Herbert and Anna Kendall; and brothers Wayne Kendall, Ronald Kendall, Michael Kendall and Rodney Kendall...

Robert Keith “Bob” Girton, a beloved figure in his community, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, in Terre Haute. Born in Brazil, Ind., on Oct. 2, 1936, Bob brought a sense of grace, selflessness and gentleness to all who were fortunate enough to know him...

On Oct. 22, 2023, Frank R. Bundy, 96, of Greencastle, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side. Frank was born on Jan. 18, 1927 to the late Walter and Claire (Gass-Martiz) Bundy. Frank served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the 1st Marine Division serving two tours in World War II, receiving a Purple Heart for his service, and the Korean War. ...

Kristie Anne Hopkins, 76, of Stilesville, passed away on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, peacefully with her family by her side. She was born in Putnam County on Dec. 13, 1946, to James and Wanda (McCammack) Ray. She was the last class to graduate from Stilesville High School in 1964 before it became Cascade High School...