Obituaries
Clinton & Carroll County, IN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Frankfort, Mulberry, Rossville, & Flora, IN.
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...
Neva Marie Walker
Jul 7, 2014
Neva Marie Walker, 92, of Frankfort, passed away Monday, July 7, 2014, at St. Vincent Frankfort Hospital. She was born October 27, 1921, in Monroe County, KY, the daughter of Tommie Y. and Dulcia Kingery Davis. On December 25, 1937, she married Floyd Leon Walker; he preceded her in death on November 12, 1996. Neva lived in Kirklin for 35 years...
Martha I. Wolf
Jul 4, 2014
Martha I. Wolf, 89, of Rossville, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2014, at Milner Community Health Care. Martha was born August 19, 1924, in Flora, Indiana, the daughter of Chester A. and Opal Mae Layman Kuns. On March 14, 1943 she married Melvin L. Wolf, and he passed July 11, 2004. Martha attended school at Camden. She was raised in the...
Michael L. Colvin
Jul 2, 2014
Michael L. Colvin, 67, of Flora, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at his home. He was born November 30, 1946, in Logansport, the son of Odes and Myrl McCain Colvin. On August 26, 1967, he married Carolyn Sullivan; she survives. Michael graduated from Carroll County High School in 1965. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and...
Ruth Ellen McCain
Jul 1, 2014
Ruth Ellen McCain, 91, of Delphi, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at St. Elizabeth East Hospital in Lafayette. She was born January 12, 1923, in Grant County, the daughter of Wayne and Bertha Brasfield Green. Ruth married William K. Roberts on June 6, 1944; he preceded her in death August 18, 1965. She then married George Robert McCain on December...
Deputy Jacob Daniel Calvin
Jun 28, 2014
Deputy Jacob Daniel Calvin, 31, of Kempton, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2014, from injuries sustained in a car accident in the line of duty. Born Dec. 31, 1982, in Lafayette, he was the son of Dan J. (Karla) Calvin and Penny L. (John) Williams Visser. He graduated from Carroll Jr.-Sr. High School in 2001. Jacob served in the United...
Trela Marlene Krieg
Jun 27, 2014
Trela âMarleneâ Krieg, 78, of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2014, at her home. She was born June 15, 1936, in Forest, the daughter of Alva and Geneva Shoemaker Rogers. She was previously married to Garrett Loucks. Marlene later married Robert Krieg; he preceded her in death. Marlene graduated from Forest High School in 1954. She worked at The Farmers Bank...
Carolyn Sue Gerard
Jun 23, 2014
Carolyn Sue Gerard, 80, of Delphi, passed away Monday, June 23, 2014, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Delphi. She was born May 14, 1934, in Lafayette, the daughter of Emmett âHuckâ and Sarah Mellinger Pearson. On February 1, 1953, she married Jack E. Gerard; he preceded her in death on October 18, 2011. Sue graduated from Rossville High School in 1952. Sue...
