Obituaries
Clinton & Carroll County, IN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Frankfort, Mulberry, Rossville, & Flora, IN.
Irma Cook
Jul 26, 2025
Irma J. Cook, 89, of Cutler, was called home to the Lord July 26, 2025. Irma was born to the late Paul & Ethel Bowman Clem on April 26, 1936, in Carroll County Indiana. Irma was the youngest of five siblings and lived in Rochester, Idaville, Brookston, before settling in Cutler Indiana.
After graduating from Cutler High School in 1954, she...
Matilda "Catherine" (Ruch) Knapp
Jul 23, 2025
Matilda Catherine Knapp, 100, of Rossville, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Mulberry Health and Retirement. She was born November 17, 1924, in Clinton County on the Ruch Family Farm to Otis and Edna (Troxel) Ruch. She married William Max Knapp, Sr., March 27, 1943. He preceded her in passing on December 14, 2019.
At the age of 5, she...
Terry Lee Shelley
Jul 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Terry Lee Shelley, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and a true outdoorsman, who passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, in his hometown of Frankfort, Indiana. He was 72 years old.
Born on July 23, 1952, in Frankfort, Terry was the son of William Ewell Shelley and Helen Louise...
Daniel Joe Stevens, Jr.
Jul 12, 2025
Daniel Joe Stevens, Jr., 60, of Frankfort, passed away at his son's home Saturday, July 12, 2025. He was born on August 15, 1964, to Daniel and Kay Stevens.
Daniel could most often be found on his property, enjoying the wilderness and wildlife. He was an avid outdoorsman, known for his passion of fishing and guns. He will remembered for his...
Walter Sherman Isenberg
Jul 12, 2025
“Here, O Israel: The Lord is our God, The Lord is one! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength,” Deuteronomy 6:4-5
Walter Sherman Isenberg passed unexpectedly Saturday evening, July 12, 2025, at his residence. Walter was born in South Bend, Indiana, on December 14, 1958, to Kenneth Eugene...
Agustin Mosqueda Almanza
Jul 10, 2025
Agustin Mosqueda Almanza, Jr., 65, of Frankfort, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Witham Hospital in Lebanon. He was born in Salvatierra, Mexico on June 16, 1960, to Agustin Mosqueda and Conception Almanza. He married Ma. Carmen Oviedo Corona July 4, 1979, and she survives.
Agustin worked for Industrial Pallet for 26 years. He was a quiet man that liked...
Richard Lynn "Dick" Rodkey
Jul 9, 2025
Richard Lynn “Dick” Rodkey, 81, of Rossville, IN, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025, after a brief stay at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, IN. He was born on October 31, 1943, in Frankfort, IN, to Russell Emerson and Mary Alice (White) Rodkey. He married Sue Ellen Edington on August 10, 1963, and she survives.
Dick was a 1961 Rossville...
Max Duane Jones
Jul 9, 2025
Max Duane Jones, 69, of Frankfort, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born February 19, 1956, in Zanesville, Ohio to James William and Geneva Louise (Roberts) Jones. He married Debbie Downham on September 4, 2004, and she survives.
Max was a graduate of Zanesville High School and went on to earn...
Sharon E. (Padgett) Fish
Jul 9, 2025
Sharon E. Fish, 78, of Frankfort, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Frankfort on March 13, 1947, to George and Louise (Hunt) Padgett. She married Larry Wayne Fish on June 9, 1990, and he survives.
Sharon was a graduate of Frankfort High School in 1965. She then attended Indiana Business...
Marcia Diane (Pedigo) Kallner
Jul 6, 2025
Marcia Diane (Pedigo) Kallner, 78, of Greentown passed away on July 7, 2025. She was born in Frankfort to the late Paul and Mary (Bishop) Pedigo on June 2, 1947. Marcia married Michael Lee Kallner in March of 1964, he preceded her in death November 2023.
She attended Frankfort High School. Marcia enjoyed watching TV shows with her family and reading...
Richard "Rick" Root
Jun 27, 2025
Richard “Rick” Eugene Root, 76, of Rossville, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025, at Franciscan Health South in Indianapolis. He was born March 29, 1949, in Logansport, to John & Anne Belle (Wagoner) Root. He first married Marjorie Beery, June 14, 1970. She preceded him in passing on August 17, 2001. He later married Joyce Miller- Hufford on May 11,...
Ruby Harris
Jun 24, 2025
Ruby L. Harris, 91, of Bringhurst, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at her home. She was born on October 15, 1933, in Luxora, Arkansas, to Albert and Sciney (Henley) Harris. She married Huil Harrison and was married for 32 years before his passing. She was also preceded in death by her second husband, John Hayes.
Ruby was a 1951 graduate...
Roger L. Routt
Jun 23, 2025
Roger Lynn Routt, 78, of Flora, IN, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025 with his wife by his side.
Born to the late Everett and Jean Routt, Roger dedicated his life to his family, his faith, and the craftsmanship of carpentry. He spent the majority of his working years building homes and creating spaces that will continue to stand as...
Sandra L. "Sandy" (Brunton) Laughner
Jun 23, 2025
Sandra L. Laughner, 85, of Frankfort, passed peacefully away Monday morning, June 23, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Born July 10, 1939, Sandy was the daughter of Forest L. and Fern V. (Rude) Brunton. After graduating from Colfax High School, she married Larry L. Laughner on September 15, 1957, and he survives.
Sandy enjoyed the opportunity to be a homemaker and...
William C. "Bill" May
Jun 17, 2025
William “Bill” C. May, 83, of Kirklin, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at St. Vincent Ascension Hospital in Indianapolis. Bill was born June 16, 1942, in Beech Grove to Harold Castle and Mildred Faye (Stewart) May. He married Denise Roberson on January 7, 1984, in Frankfort and she survives.
Bill worked several jobs over the years, including, Formica, Precision Trust,...
Evelyn M. Wingard
May 29, 2025
Evelyn M. Wingard, 84, of Flora, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Clinton County on June 5, 1940, to Lawrence and Bernith (Lane) Waters. She married Richard L. Wingard on May 24, 1958. He preceded her in passing on January 17, 2016.
Evelyn was a graduate of Cutler High School...
Gene Michael Root
May 27, 2025
Gene Michael Root, 71, of Rossville, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025,at his home. He was born April 27, 1954, in Lafayette to John L. and Anna Belle (Wagoner) Root. He married Julia Wagoner on February 17, 1974, and she survives.
Gene was a 1972 graduate of Rossville High School. He was a cabinet maker for nearly 50 years. He worked...
Joy D. (Wolf) Howard
May 25, 2025
Joy D. Howard, 91, of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Hoosier Village in Zionsville. She was born in Chalmers on September 15, 1933, to Adlai W. and Mary Jane (Woods) Wolf, Sr. She married Donald “Dick” Howard on September 18, 1955. He preceded her in passing on December 15, 2006.
Joy was a graduate of Reynolds High School,...
Marlene E. (Mays) Ramsey
May 25, 2025
Marlene E. Ramsey, 92, of Lebanon, formerly of Flora, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025, at her residence. She was born September 21, 1932, in Miami County to Lawrence and B. Pearl (Coleman) Mays. She married Don E. Ramsey on June 24, 1951, at Bunker Hill United Methodist Church. He preceded her in passing on March 17, 2017.
Marlene was a...
Marilyn Belle (Kessler) Gascho
May 23, 2025
Marilyn Belle Gascho, 93, of Rossville, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025, at her son’s home. She was born on February 4, 1932, in Lafayette to Verne and Estella (Beahm) Kessler. She married Raymond Lee Gascho on August 12, 1950. He preceded her in passing December 14, 2019.
Marilyn was a graduate of Rossville High School, class of 1950. She spent...
