All Obituaries

Sylvia “Darlene” Carpenter, 85, Mulberry, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Franciscan East Hospital in Lafayette.  She was born in Crawfordsville on December 29, 1937, to Merle and Dorothy (Stephens) Thomas.  She married Gerald “Jerry” Carpenter, Sr. on November 25, 1954.  He preceded her in death in January of 2018. Darlene graduated high school from Washington High School in Indianapolis.  She managed Sun-glo and...

Harold Addison Miller, 98, of Lafayette, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Mulberry Health and Retirement.  He was born March 5, 1925, in Cerro Gordo, IL to Russell and Dora “Fern” (Wilkie) Miller.  He married Lois Wagoner on September 8, 1946.  She preceded him in death. Harold was a master craftsman and owned Harold Miller Construction of Greater Lafayette and surrounding areas, where he built and designed...

*** We are in search of the children of Steven Houze. We are looking for information for Steven Houze, Jr, last know address of Lafayette and Ruby Marie Houze, last known address of Kokomo. Please contact us with any information you may have regarding them. Thank you!   Steven Ray Houze, 65, of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at his home. He was born June 1, 1958, in Clinton County, Indiana. He was the son of Donald Houze and Anjel (Hurt) Fickle. He married...

Faye A. Kessler, 98, of Marion, formerly of Rossville, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at her daughter’s home in Marion. She was born on February 6, 1925, in Cerro Gordo, Illinois, to Abe H. and Lizzie (Wagoner) Miller.  She married Calvin D. Kessler on April 27, 1947: he preceded her in death on June 6, 2006. Faye was a farm wife, a competent keeper of the home, and a faithful helpmate to her husband. She and her husband managed rental properties over the...

Charles C. Toney, Jr., 77, lifelong Frankfort resident, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023, surrounded by his family, at Creasy Springs Health Care in Lafayette following a brief illness. Chuck was born May 27, 1946, to Charles Clement and Bonnie Jean (Eikenberry) Toney.  He graduated from Frankfort Senior High School in 1965.   On December 26, 1966, Chuck married his high school sweetheart, Donna L. Porter.  During their 56 years of marriage, they were...

Linda L. Tolan, 67, Rossville, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, September 15, 2023.  She was born September 3, 1956, in Indianapolis to Tom Staten and MaryLou (McMillian) Joiner.  She married Harold “Dale” Tolan on March 23, 1974, in Indianapolis, and he survives. Linda was a 1974 graduate of Ben Davis High School. She made a living helping prepare taxes.  She enjoyed playing Bingo and going to the casinos and riverboats.  But...

Bonnie Sue Ohman, 71, of Flora, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at her home. She was born June 4, 1952, in Cumberland, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Herbert and Thelma Lucille (Hurt) Coomer. Bonnie had worked for Indiana Packers in Delphi. She is survived by her sons, Jason Smith of Culver and Jeremy Smith of Argus; sister, Brenda (John) Fultz of Mulberry; brother, Kenneth Coomer of Kokomo; granddaughter, Brianna Smith; and great-grandchildren, Zaelynn and Zoe Riale. In...

Marion “Hootie” James Gibson, 67, Flora, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at his home in Flora.  He was born July 17, 1956 in Logansport, IN to Marvin James and Leona L. (Harris) Gibson. Marion attended Carroll High School and formerly attended the Delphi Pentecostal Church. He worked for Brim Concrete until his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, socializing, movies, and going out to eat. He enjoyed the simple life. Marion is survived by his siblings, Auzilene...

Keith Arnold Marsh, 66, of Frankfort and former resident of Illinois and Michigan, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Clinton House in Frankfort. He was born January 12, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois. He married Donna Sawyer on June 27, 1981, at St. Jude Church in South Haven, Illinois. They celebrated 42 years of marriage. Keith graduated from high school in Chicago. He had worked for Durametallic Seal and Flowserve in Kalamazoo, Michigan for several years as an inside salesman. He...

Sarah Margaret Porter, of Westfield and formerly of Frankfort, died peacefully at home on Thursday, September 7, 2023. She was born November 16, 1959, in Burlington, Vermont, the daughter of Robert and Margaret Bracken.  Sarah grew up in Frankfort, Indiana, and graduated from Frankfort Senior High School in 1978. She continued her education at Ivy Tech where she received her Medical Assistant Certification. After spending many years working in the clinical setting, Sarah became the...