Obituaries
Clinton & Carroll County, IN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Frankfort, Mulberry, Rossville, & Flora, IN.
Kenneth Wayne Miller
Jan 31, 2025
Kenneth Wayne Miller, 80, of Plainfield, formerly of Rossville, passed away Friday, January 31, 2025, at The Village of Avon from complications due to Alzheimer’s. He was born October 30, 1944, in Hammond, Ind. to Michael and Bessie (Kacer) Miller. He married Janis Sue Toney on August 16, 1969, and she survives.
Ken was a graduate of George Rogers Clark High...
Martha A Ward
Jan 29, 2025
Martha Anne Ward, born on June 29, 1926, in Lebanon, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025 in Alexandria, KY. Martha was a beacon of joy and the life of every gathering. Known for her exceptional culinary skills, she loved to prepare feast for her family and friends. She was an avid sports fan, always up to date with...
Evelyn Louise Cripe
Jan 25, 2025
Evelyn Louise Cripe, 92, of Rossville, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Milner Community Health Care. She was born January 28, 1932, in Piatt County, Illinois to Joseph Marvin and Dorothy Alice (Beeghley) Cripe.
She was a graduate of Cerro Gordo High School in Illinois. She worked several jobs over her years, including office work, Amway Sales, and managing her...
Bradley K. "Brad" Norris
Jan 21, 2025
Bradley K. “Brad” Norris, 68, of Frankfort, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at his residence. He was born June 15, 1956, in Frankfort to James M. and Rita R. (Woolfington) Norris.
Brad was a 1974 graduate of Frankfort Senior High School. He worked as a machinist and carpenter and worked many jobs over his years, his latest being at...
William Rondall "Ron" Butcher, Jr.
Jan 21, 2025
William Rondall Butcher, Jr., 61, of Lafayette, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Clinton House Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born November 5, 1963, in Lafayette to William R. and Linda (Ely) Butcher, Sr.
William attended Brenton Central High School. He worked several jobs over his years, the latest being delivery for Med Speed. He loved traveling, especially to...
Charles "Chuck" Robert Prater
Jan 19, 2025
Charles Robert “Chuck” Prater, 73, of Mulberry, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 13, 1952, in Morehead City, Kentucky to Edgar and Maxine (Wolfe) Prater. He married Ruth Kincheloe on June 10, 1978, in Mulberry and she survives.
Chuck served in the United States Army stationed in Korea. He worked...
Mary Ann Feterick
Jan 18, 2025
Mary Ann Feterick, 73, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Mulberry Health. She was born June 22, 1951, in Gary to George and Christina (Reid) Ripley. She married Ron Feterick on August 1, 1970, and he survives.
Mary Ann was a graduate of Merrillville High School, class of 1969. She worked at Jaspar County Hospital before moving to...
Maurice "Max" Coffman
Jan 13, 2025
Maurice “Max” Coffman, 85, of Mulberry, passed away on January 13, 2025, at IU Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.
Born March 11, 1939, in Frankfort, to Linden A. and Edith (Biddle) Coffman, Max was a 1957 graduate of Frankfort High School. On September 13, 1959, Max married his sweetheart, Sarah Elizabeth Jacoby, and she preceded him in death on October 2, 2011.
Max...
Sgt. William "Bill" Schmaltz
Jan 10, 2025
Sgt. William “Bill” Schmaltz, 33, of Frankfort, passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 10, 2025, at IU Health Arnett in Lafayette. He was born May 11, 1991, in Kokomo to Cyril “Pete and Christina “Christy” (Hawes) Schmaltz.
Bill was a graduate of Clinton Central High School, class of 2010 and received an Associate Degree in Agriculture from Ivy Tech. He served in...
Everett James Bookwalter
Jan 10, 2025
Everett James Bookwalter was born silently into the world but left an everlasting imprint on our hearts. Though we never had the chance to see him grow, his life was filled with love from the very moment he existed.
Though his time with us was brief, Everett’s presence profoundly shaped us, reminding us of the depth of a parent’s love and...
Herlinda Ventura
Jan 9, 2025
Herlinda Ventura, 71, of Frankfort, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born in Raymondville, Texas on December 3, 1953, to Cruz Ventura and Irene Ballesteros.
Herlinda worked for many years at NHK. She was an active member of Faith Family Church where she participated in Bible studies. She enjoyed reading and listening to music. Herlinda...
Kimi Lea (Maish) Shirar
Jan 8, 2025
Kimi Lea Shirar, 68, of Frankfort, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at IU Health Arnett in Lafayette. She was born March 26, 1956, in Lafayette to Gordon (Charlotte) Maish and Sue (Campbell) Kelsey. She married Dennis Shirar January 4, 1975. He preceded her in death on August 19, 2013.
Kimi was a graduate of Frankfort Senior High School, class of...
Howell "Frank" Stafford
Jan 7, 2025
Howell “Frank” Stafford, 83, of Rossville, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Franciscan Health Lafayette East hospital. He was born July 1, 1941, in Adolphus, Kentucky, to Obie and Lucille (Rainey) Stafford. He married Sharon Ream on June 15, 1969, in Colfax and she survives.
Frank was a graduate of Rossville High School, class of 1959. He worked at Fairfield...
Billy G. Caldwell
Jan 3, 2025
Billy G. Caldwell, 75, of Frankfort, passed away at his home, Friday, January 3, 2025. He was born June 11, 1949, in Crawfordsville to Jesse and Alice (Payne) Caldwell.
Per Billy’s wishes, there are no services planned. Day & Genda Funeral Home in Frankfort is assisting with the arrangements. Messages of condolence may be left at www.dayandgenda.com.
Camilla "Mildred" (Speir) Goode
Jan 2, 2025
Camilla Mildred Goode, 92, of Lafayette, Indiana, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, January 2, 2025.
She was born on Thanksgiving Day in 1932 in a log cabin in Terrell County, Georgia to Taylor and Bessie Speir. God providentially spared her life even as an infant and later when her parents’ church was struck by...
Joyce L. (Carney) Cerbone
Jan 1, 2025
Joyce L. Cerbone, 69, of Frankfort, passed away January 1, 2025, at Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital. She was born April 20, 1955, in Frankfort to Artus and Patricia Ann (Randolph) Carney. She married Charles Cerbone on April 8, 1972, and he survives.
Joyce attended Clinton Central High School. She worked many different jobs around town, last being at Wal-Mart, where...
Gregory "Greg" Lee Holmes
Jan 1, 2025
Gregory Lee Holmes, 74, of Thorntown, passed away at home with his family on January 1, 2025, after a multi-year battle with cancer. He was born on December 26, 1950, in Mishawaka to Preston Lee and Catherine Marie (Grassi) Holmes. He married Cynthia Lu Ping on June 12, 1971, and she survives.
Greg was a 1970 graduate of Penn High School....
Carolyn Jean (DeWitt) Johnson
Dec 31, 2024
Carolyn Jean Johnson, 63, of Cutler, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at her home. She was born June 8, 1961, in Indianapolis to Raymond and Bobbie (Surrett) DeWitt. She married Ray Johnson in 1980 and he survives.
Carolyn was a graduate of Pike High School in Indianapolis. She worked for the phone companies in Indianapolis during their transitions, eventually retiring...
Bonnie Crawford
Dec 31, 2024
Bonnie Crawford, 72, of Frankfort, formerly of Mulberry, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Clinton House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born in Lexington, Kentucky on May 20, 1952, to John and Geneva (Aacs) Crawford.
Bonnie was a graduate of Lexington High School. She worked in the family business and then was a caregiver for her parents before their...
Mary Elizabeth (Salerni) Seest
Dec 29, 2024
Mary Elizabeth (Salerni) Seest, 94, passed away surrounded by family on December 29, 2024, in Mulberry, Indiana. Carl Seest, her husband of over 67 years, preceded her in death on August 8, 2020.
Beth was born at 308 N. East Street in Indianapolis, Indiana, on September 10, 1930, to Dr. Nicolo Salerni and Roe (Lucas) Salerni. Throughout her life, she was...
