Obituaries
Clinton & Carroll County, IN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Frankfort, Mulberry, Rossville, & Flora, IN.
Jeanine ""Sue"" Wright
Aug 18, 2014
Jeanine âSueâ Wright, 69, of Frankfort, passed away Monday, August 18, 2014, at Clinton House Rehab and Health Care in Frankfort. She was born February 15, 1945, in Kokomo, to Ernest Leroy Hommel and Marie Jeanette Wood Hommel Rahe. Sue was formerly married to Frederick Alan Wright. Sue graduated from Clinton Central High School in 1963 after being raised by her...
Robert G. Peterson
Aug 17, 2014
Robert G. Peterson, 75, of rural Burnettsville, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2014, at his home. He was born March 29, 1939, in Logansport, to George Washington and Norma LuLu Hayes Peterson. After graduating from Burnettsville High School in 1957, he attended one year at Purdue University and then enrolled in the Agriculture Short Course. On March 5, 1961, he married Marlene...
William Lee Helvie
Aug 16, 2014
William Lee âBillâ Helvie, 85, of Flora, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014, at IU Health Arnett in Lafayette. He was born December 3, 1928, in Flora, to C. Edward and Edna Marie Sibbitt Helvie. On July 9, 1949, he married Patricia M. Kenrick in Flora; she survives. Together they shared 65 years of marriage. Bill owned and operated Helvie House Movers...
Ralph E. Harshbarger
Aug 14, 2014
Ralph E. Harshbarger, 80, a life-long resident of Rossville, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2014, at Milner Community Health Care in Rossville. He was born November 2, 1933, in Rossville, the son of Elcania and Martha Heddrich Harshbarger. Together with his wife, Nancy Schnieb, they shared 54 years of marriage. After graduation from Rossville High School in 1951, Ralph served in...
Nancy Petrey
Aug 7, 2014
Nancy ""Anderson"" Petrey, Age 72 of Woodbine, Ky, passed away August 7, 2014, at Baptist Health in Lexington. She was born June 28, 1942 in Harlan, Ky to the late Alonzo Payton, and Ola Elliott Payton. She attended Frankfort High School in Indiana, former member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, graduate of House of James Beauty School, and a instructor, member...
Marsha Gottschalk
Aug 5, 2014
Marsha Gottschalk, 60, of Rossville, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2014, at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. She was born May 5, 1954, in Royal Oak, MI; her parents, Dave and Betty Brown Ward, survive in Reynolds. She married David Gottschalk; he survives. Marsha attended Rensselaer High School. She was general manager for Grandmaâs Restaurant in Rensselaer and later Crazy Dâs. Marsha...
Mary H. Everett
Aug 4, 2014
Mary H. Everett, 73, of Lafayette, passed away Monday, August 4, 2014, at IU Arnett Health in Lafayette. She was born October 9, 1940, in Wabash, the daughter of Woodrow and Nina Keller James. On September 4, 1959, she married Thomas L. Everett; he preceded her in death on August 14, 2007. Mary attended Rossville High School. She worked at Purdue University...
Wilma A. Crum
Aug 3, 2014
Wilma A. Crum, 91, of Frankfort, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 3, 2014, at Wesley Manor Retirement Community in Frankfort. She was born May 5, 1923, in Clinton County, the daughter of Ernest and Ruth Clingan Robertson. On October 8, 1941, she married Wayne Crum; he survives. Wilma was a life-long resident of Clinton County. She graduated from...
Barbara S. Murphy
Jul 27, 2014
Barbara S. Murphy, 69, of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2014, at Clinton House Health and Rehab Center of Frankfort. She was born August 9, 1944, in Frankfort; she was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Gladys Haynes. Barbara worked at St. Vincent Frankfort Hospital. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and playing bingo. Barbara...
Joan M. Burns
Jul 26, 2014
Joan M. Burns, 88, of Lafayette, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2014, at St. Elizabeth East Hospital in Lafayette. She was born October 16, 1925, in Lahore, Pakistan, to Edwin and Iris Buchannan Rumfitt. Joan worked for Lafayette Travel Services for over 25 years. She was a member of Trinity Church in Mulberry, Mulberry Garden Club, and Mulberry Community Club. Joan...
Harold Gene Baker
Jul 24, 2014
Harold Gene Baker, 74, of Frankfort, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2014, at his home. He was born March 14, 1940, in Kokomo, the son of William Theodore and Velva Cardwell Baker. On March 8, 1960, he married Ethel Stringer; she survives. Harold attended Frankfort Schools. Harold worked for 16 years at Sedalia Grain Elevator and later for Rostone Manufacturing as a...
David M. Gregorash
Jul 22, 2014
David M. Gregorash, 52, of Rossville, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at his home. He was born August 24, 1961, in Joliet, IL, the son of Daniel and Emily Becker Gregorash; his mother survives. David married Jennifer Wood; she survives. David worked as a mold technician at The Tech Group in Frankfort. He enjoyed camping, golf cart rides, aquariums and fish,...
Francisca G. Guajardo
Jul 20, 2014
Francisca G. Guajardo, 83, of Brownsville, Texas, formerly of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014, at her home. She was born January 11, 1931, in Edcouch, Texas, to Jorge Garcia and Natalia Gonzalez. On September 15, 1951, she married Juan G. Guajardo in Mexico; he preceded her in death. Francisca worked for Essex Wire in Flora, and later Prairie Industries. She...
Shirley Ann Freestone
Jul 20, 2014
Shirley Ann Freestone, 74, of Rossville, passed away at her home on Sunday, July 20, 2014, following a brief illness. She was born May 10, 1940, in Hillisburg to Walter G. and Mary F. Hutchison Kelly. On September 22, 1963, she married Robert W. Freestone in Rossville United Methodist Church where she and Robert are members. Shirley graduated from Rossville High School...
Edith Kathryn Hollingsworth
Jul 17, 2014
Edith Kathryn Hollingsworth passed on to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, July 17, 2014, peacefully at home. She was born June 2, 1918, in Marion County, Ind., to Charles Milton and Nora Elizabeth Sheets Powell. After attending school in Flora, for 11 years, she moved with her parents to Sheridan her senior year of high school...
Robert Lee Woods
Jul 14, 2014
Robert Lee Woods, 77, of Frankfort, passed away Monday, July 14, 2014, at Clinton House Health and Rehab Center. He was born July 14, 1937, in Delphi, the son of Charles Edward and Clara Miller Woods. He was previously married to Nancy Cripe Randle. Robert later married Linda Green; she preceded him in death. Robert graduated from Delphi High School in 1957. Throughout...
Paul R. Workman
Jul 13, 2014
Paul R. Workman died July 13, 2014, at the age of 82. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, three daughters, two sons-in-law, and three grandchildren. At Paulâs request, there will be no calling or funeral service. Mow a yard or build something in his honor. No flowers or plants, please. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clinton County Community...
Curtis E. Abston
Jul 12, 2014
Curtis E. Abston, 62, of Lafayette, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2014, at his home. He was born December 17, 1951, in Frankfort, the son of Jack Curtis Abston and Frances Chester Abston Surber; his mother survives. Curtis was formerly married to Sherry Neal, Marsha Holt, and Brenda Denham. Curtis graduated from Frankfort Community High School in 1970. He worked for Exide...
Jerry D. Burns
Jul 11, 2014
Jerry D. Burns, 74, a lifelong resident of Flora, passed away Friday, July 11, 2014, at his home. He was born October 22, 1939, in Flora, the son of Paul and Marie Peterson Burns. On December 16, 1989, he married Leola Copas; she survives. Jerry worked for 38 years for Chrysler Corp. in the transmission department as a set-up man while...
Robert E. Jones
Jul 8, 2014
Robert E. Jones, 82, of Rossville, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at IU Health in Lafayette. He was born May 7, 1932, in Greenville, OH, the son of Daniel P. and Velma F. Boli Jones. On September 21, 1957, he married Joyce A. Hadley in Columbus, OH; she survives. In 1950, Robert graduated from Greenville High School and graduated from...
