Obituaries from June 2024

David (“Butch”) Clarkson Bombei went to his heavenly home on Sunday, June 2, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. David was born to John and Rose (Calbert) Bombei on Aug. 15, 1938. He graduated from Amo High School in 1956 where his father was on the school board. The family owned a large dairy farm in Amo for years where the Bombei family learned an incredible work ethic which he passed along to all his children and grandchildren...

Billy E. Steele Sr., 91, of Cloverdale, passed away June 3, 2024. He was born Feb. 6, 1933 in Huntington to the late Earl and Eva (Farthing) Steele. He worked for many years for International Harvester, among other places, until his retirement...

Elizabeth Ann Asbery died June 2, 2024. She was born Sept. 15, 1950 in Greencastle. A resident of Okeechobee, Fla., for 12 years, she was a member of the Buckhead Baptist Church and the Okeechobee Moose Lodge 1753. She enjoyed going to flea markets and playing euchre and bingo. She loved fishing, horses, dogs and most of all her family...

Ruby R. Young, age 81, of Greencastle, went to be with the Lord on June 8, 2024. She was born Aug. 21, 1942 in Needham to the late Everett and Ethyl (Simpson) Shepherd. She was a member of the Church of God in Greencastle and devoted her life to the Lord and her family being Mom and Grandma to her kids and grandkids...

On June 6, 2024, in the wee hours of the morning, music could be heard in Heaven, surprisingly from the hands of Tom Graffis. He was heard playing the piano, a skill he always wanted but never had while on earth. He told his family that this was the first thing he would do when he got to Heaven...

William “Bill” Stanley Vensko, Fillmore, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024. He was 54 years old. Bill was born in McKeesport, Pa., to his parents, William Clayton Vensko and Marie Armstrong. He graduated from Bethlehem Center High School and earned his CDL license...

Morris G. Hurst, age 95, of Belle Union, passed away June 3, 2024. He was born March 14, 1929 in Belle Union to the late George and Ada (McCammack) Hurst. He married Wanda (Eastham) Hurst on March 11, 1949, and they shared 73 wonderful years together until her passing on Dec. 5, 2022...

Wanda L. Hurst, 92, of Belle Union, passed away Dec. 5, 2022. She was born Jan. 13, 1930 in Fillmore to the late Roscoe and Thelma (Day) Eastham. She married Morris G. Hurst on March 11, 1949, and he survived her. She is survived by her children, Janice McCammack and husband David of Belle Union and Marshall Hurst and wife Beverly of Coatesville; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren...

Jeffrey Alan Gross, 66, of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Fresenius Kidney Care in Danville. Jeffrey was born in Greencastle on May 4, 1958, the son of Gerald and Beatrice (Hayes) Gross, and was a graduate of Greencastle High School...

Kenny “Jonesy” Jones, 68, Greencastle, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 7, 2024. He was born on Oct. 10, 1955 to Donald Jones Sr. and Ella (Murphy) Jones. He was a 1974 graduate of Greencastle High School. Ken worked at Putnam County Hospital, the Indiana Department of Correction and as an over-the-road truck driver for the last 30 years until his retirement...

Gerald “Jerry” Wilson Krouse, 67, of Cloverdale, passed away quietly at home on June 12, 2024. He was born on Feb. 19, 1957 in Camp Lejeune, N.C. Jerry was a devoted father and grandfather to his sons, Andrew and Alex, and grandsons Navin and Elijah. He is survived by his sons and their wives; sister Nancy; and brothers Rick and Bob and their families...

Nancy Joan (Miller) Buser, 85, of Roachdale, was called to Heaven on June 16, 2024 to be with her Lord and Savior. Nancy was born at Watseka, Ill., to Cecil George and Helen Theadora Baker Miller on June 21, 1938. Nancy lived near Armstrong, Ill., until she was three years old, when the family then moved to Parkersburg, where she attended New Market School. Later, they moved near North Salem, where Nancy attended and graduated from North Salem Schools...

Jetty was a beloved woman during her incredible 92 years of life. She left this world to be with her Lord and Savior in the early hours Monday morning, June 17, 2024. Jetty was born in 1931 to two loving parents, Portland and Delia Disney, and was raised in Hendricks County...

Dorothy Jean Snow Riley Allee left this world to her heavenly home on June 20, 2024. She was born to Cletus Snow and Gladys (Alford) Snow on July 6, 1943. Both parents preceded her in death along with daughters Sandra K. Riley Cummings and Lisa D. Allee Rumley, sister Edna McCorkle, brothers James Snow and Donnie Snow, two other brothers and one grandson. She was also preceded in death by first husband James H. Riley...

Esther Ann (Northerner) McGillem, 93, of Monrovia, peacefully passed away just before sunrise on Thursday, May 23, 2024. She was born on March 27, 1931 in Oakland City to parents Roy Northerner and Birchie May (White) Northerner. Esther was a longtime resident of Camby and employed for many years by Flanner-Buchanan Funeral Home in Valley Mills...

Earl Keith Stearley, 68, passed away unexpectedly on June 21, 2024. Earl was born to the late Donald and Elizabeth (Steinberger) Stearley on March 25, 1956 in Brazil. Earl graduated from South Putnam High School. Earl worked as a supervisor at Great Dane for 40 years until retirement. After retirement, he decided to become a security guard for Securitas at the rear gate of Great Dane...

Leona Mae Brothers, 84, of Avon, formerly of Greencastle and Spencer, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Born June 26, 1939 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Thomas and Florence (Spurling) Salyers. She was a 1956 graduate of Patricksburg High School...

Alva Franklin Ford, 98, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Mill Pond Health Campus in Greencastle on Saturday, June 22, 2024. He was born June 7, 1926 to Jesse Clifford Ford and Della Beatrice (Betty) Hathaway Ford. Franklin graduated from Roachdale High School in 1944...

Betty L. Riddell, 86, of North Salem, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024 at St. Mary Healthcare Center in Lafayette. Betty was born Oct. 24, 1937 in North Salem to the late Jessie V. and Elsie Gordon. On March 25, 1955, she married Darrell “Boss” Richard Riddell in North Salem. He preceded her in death on Feb. 11, 1987...

Thomas Joseph Bundza, 72, Greencastle, died Jan. 14, 2024 at home. Thomas was born in Cambridge, Mass., on July 9, 1951. A military honor salute by the American Legion Post 58 will take place at the graveside on July 20 at 12:30 p.m. at Forest Hill Cemetery, Greencastle...

David Allen Wethington, 69, of Ladoga, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. David was born June 7, 1955 in Crawfordsville to the late Forest C. and Ruth Mae (Stewart) Wethington. He attended South Montgomery High School. He owned and operated his own dump truck service for 35 years. He also drove a school bus for 22 years for the South Montgomery School Corporation. He enjoyed spending quality time with his family and friends...

Kimberly Ann Cunningham, age 45, of Cloverdale, passed away June 25, 2024 from lung cancer. She was born Dec. 18, 1978 in Indianapolis to Janet (Woods) Miles. Kimberly married Jeff Cunningham on June 17, 2000 and he survives. Kimberly worked at Mohr Chiropractic and was a teacher aide at Central Elementary...

Juanita Mae (Hall) Mayfield, 84, of Brazil, passed away unexpectedly on June 25, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent Clay Hospital. Juanita was born on Aug. 18, 1939 in Roachdale, the daughter of John and Lavina (Morgan) Hall. She graduated from Clayton High School with the class of 1957...