Clinton & Carroll County, IN Obituaries

Jan 26, 2023

Patricia A. “Pat” Schimmel, 79, of rural Frankfort, passed away on January 26, 2023, at Compassus Hospice Home in Indianapolis.  She was born on July 9, 1943, in Frankfort, IN, to Thomas A. and Martha Belle (Meeker) Hickman. She married John A. Schimmel on February 3, 1962 at the Antioch Church; he survives.

Pat was a graduate...

Jan 24, 2023

Salvador "Sal" Mendoza, 38, Lafayette, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at his residence.  He was born in Santa Anna, CA on April 2, 1984.  He married Christy Gray on September 29, 2012.  She survives.

Sal was a member of Trader's Point Christian Church.  He worked in construction for years before becoming a care giver for Caring...

Jan 22, 2023

Linda Kay Bowlin, 75, passed away unexpectedly at her home on January 22, 2023.

Linda was born August 30, 1947, in Linton, Indiana, to Galen & Clara (Corbin) Shilkett.  After graduating from North Knox High School in 1965, Linda received her Bachelor’s degree in 1969 and then went on to complete her Masters degree in 1971, both...

Jan 21, 2023

Judith M. Fitzer, 92, Delphi, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare.  She was born July 29, 1930, in Walton to Bon and Donna (Widner) Shedron.  She married Richard L. Fitzer on December 25, 1950.  He preceded her in death on March 27, 2002.

Judith was a 1948 graduate of Walton High School. She...

Jan 18, 2023

Connie Decker, 73, Frankfort, passed away on January 18, 2023, at IU Health Arnett Hospital.  She was born on March 6, 1949, in Crawfordsville, IN, to James and Delores (Cox) Hankins.  She married William Decker on July 12, 1988.  He survives.

Connie was a 1967 graduate of Clinton Prairie High School.  She worked for Mallory Controls and...

Jan 16, 2023

Paul “P.R.” Ray Riley, 76, of Forest, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, January 16, 2023.  Born in Veedersburg on June 18, 1946, Paul was the son of Franklin and Geraldine “Vera” (Abernathy) Riley.

After graduating high school, Paul served in the Army Air Force.  He worked as a journeyman tool & die maker at...

Jan 15, 2023

Sharon “Sherry” Kay Palmer, born August 9, 1938, who most recently lived at Clinton House went to her eternal home on January 15, 2023.  She was 84 years old.  Her death was due to heart failure.  At an early age, she became a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church in Frankfort, IN.  While she will be missed by so...

Jan 12, 2023

Juan Carlos Guzmán López, 29, Frankfort, fue arrebatado de su familia a muy corta edad. Una larga enfermedad lo llevo a fallecer en su casa rodeado de su familia el día 12 de enero del año 2023.

Juan era el hijo del señor Alejandro Guzmán Carrillo y la señora Eloísa Lopez Mora. El nació en la Ciudad...

Jan 3, 2023

Joseph C. Bessler, 77, of Frankfort and formerly of Kokomo, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Wesley Manor.  He was born on January 19, 1945, in Palm Beach, Florida, to Joseph F. and Marjorie (Schwab) Bessler.

Joseph was a 1962 graduate of Bunker Hill High School and received a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University.  He served...

Dec 31, 2022

Donald L. Barkley, 76, of Lafayette, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Franciscan Hospital in Lafayette. He was born in Forest, Indiana on November 14, 1946, to Robert and Evelyn (Dalrymple) Barkley. He married Barbara J. Ridgley on August 9, 1982, in Lafayette. She preceded him in death on December 31, 2020.

Donald had worked...

Dec 29, 2022

Kurt Douglas Surber, 65, of Crawfordsville, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2022, in Wesley Manor Health Care Pavilion.

Born July 3, 1957, in Crawfordsville, Kurt was the son of Daryl Surber and Helen (Steele) Schilling.  He was a 1976 graduate from Crawfordsville High School and worked in construction.  He enjoyed photography, playing music, collecting Indian artifacts,...

Dec 29, 2022

Gordon C Dutter, 89, of Rossville, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born in Carroll County on May 6, 1933, to George and Edna (Blocher) Dutter.  He married Norma Yoder on December 17, 1955.  She survives.

Gordon was a 1951 graduate of Modesto High School in Modesto California.  ...

Dec 27, 2022

Robert Walton Broady, 93, of Mulberry, passed away December 27, 2022, at Mulberry Health & Rehabilitation.  He was born November 20, 1929, in Horse Cave, Hart County, Kentucky, to Johnny C. and Ruby L. (Perkins) Broady.

A 1947 graduate of Hart County Memorial High School, Robert married Mary Joyce Robertson on June 4, 1949, at Horse Cave,...

Dec 22, 2022

Gary Allen Wolfe, 71, Cutler, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022, at his residence surrounded by family.  He was born in Howard County on November 5, 1951 to Arria and AnnaBelle (Roe) Wolfe.  He married Wanda Meyers on May 31, 1997, and she survives.

Gary was a 1970 graduate of Carroll High School.  He was the owner...

Dec 21, 2022

Maria Carmen Reveles-Morales, 76, of Flora, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo.  She was born July 16, 1946, in Dolores Hidalgo GTO, Mexico to Dario Reveles and Maria Solidad Garcia.  On July 10, 1964, she married Meliano Morales-Sandoval at the church, Virgen de Dolores.  He preceded her in death on September 29, 2022....

Dec 15, 2022

Donna Sue Wells, 57, Frankfort, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022, at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.  She was born in Danville, IL on December 23, 1964, to Dave and Joan (Brooks) Sherrill.  She married Randy Wells on April 28, 1984. He survives.

Donna was a 1983 graduate of Danville High School and earned an Associate...

Dec 15, 2022

Craig L. Rongey, 82, Colfax, passed away on his birthday, December 15, 2022, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.  He was born on December 15, 1940, in Granite City, IL to Derwood and Francis (Rainwater) Rongey.

Craig was a 1959 graduate of Broad Ripple High School.  He served in the United States Air Force and United States...

Dec 15, 2022

Marilyn Janet Beard, of Frankfort, passed away early in the morning of December 15, 2022, at Wesley Manor Health Care Pavilion.

Marilyn was born in Carroll County on October 1, 1931, to the late Charles Milton and Hildred Magdalene (James) Robertson. She was a 1949 graduate of Burlington High School. On August 28, 1949, she married Robert...

Dec 13, 2022

Vincent J. Winter, 56, of Frankfort, passed away unexpectedly December 13, 2022, in his home.

Born August 8, 1966, in Frankfort, Vincent was the son of Raymond and Thelma (Potts) Winter, Sr.  He was a 1984 graduate of Frankfort High School.

Vincent enjoyed listening to country music and singing karaoke.

Surviving Vincent are...

Dec 13, 2022

Berta M. Murphy, 87, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2022, at IU Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.

The daughter of E. D. and Mabel (Hendryx) Crews, Berta was born July 13, 1935, in Frankfort.  She was a 1953 graduate of Frankfort High School.  She married Robert Murphy, and they later divorced.

Berta worked at Spiegel,...