Jeremy Scott Idlewine
Aug 4, 2026
Jeremy Scott Idlewine, age 55, of Alexandria, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, in Indianapolis after an extended illness. Born July 7, 1971, to Dennis and Linda (Hunt) Idlewine, Scott was a man who did things his own way. He graduated from Alexandria High School in 1989 and soon after enlisted in the United States Army, where he worked...
Darlene L. Sullivan
Aug 1, 2026
Darlene L. Sullivan, age 100, lifelong resident of Elwood and most recently of Eastview, Kentucky, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at her son’s home in Eastview. Born May 10, 1926, in Elwood, she was the daughter of Glen and Lottie (Jackson) Harris. Darlene married Orbal S. Sullivan in 1958, and together they built...
Raeanna G. Merritt
Jul 29, 2026
After a lifetime of travel, teaching, and joyful living, Raeanna Gayle (Garver) Merritt reached her final destination on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at the age of 84 at Bethany Pointe in Anderson. Born to Gayle (Heath) and Ray Garver on October 7, 1941, Raeanna grew up in Spiceland, Indiana. It was here that she first learned the lessons that would...
Carolyn S. Julius
Jul 28, 2026
Carolyn S. Julius, age 90 of Elwood, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital in Indianapolis following a brief illness. Born on August 18, 1935, Carolyn was the daughter of Roy J. and Beulah B. (Perkins) Smith. She graduated from Wendell L. Willkie High School with the class of 1953 and remained proud of...
J. Wayne Nichols
Jul 22, 2026
J. Wayne “Longwalker” Nichols, age 79, of Summitville, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis after a brief illness. Born on October 30, 1946, in Madison, Indiana, to Leonard and Julia (Gulley) Nichols. He was a graduate of North Dearborn High School in Sunman, Indiana. Wayne married Ann Marie Bathauer on April 19,...
Matthew Scott Doud
Jul 20, 2026
Matthew Scott “Matt” Doud, age 33, of Summitville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 20, 2026. Born November 11, 1992, in Indianapolis to Eric and Julie (Heltzel) Doud, Matt grew up in Kokomo and graduated from Western High School in 2011. He took great pride in working hard and spent over a decade at Park 100 Foods in Tipton before...
Katharine D. Ake
Jul 2, 2026
Katharine Diane Ake, age 34, of Greenfield, IN passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Hancock Regional Hospital. She was born June 27, 1992 in Indianapolis to Christen D. Peters. Katharine was a 2011 graduate of Greenfield Central High School and attended Indiana University. On November 8, 2024 she married the love of her life, Xavier Ake. Their...
Sherry Lee VanBuskirk
Jul 1, 2026
Sherry Lee VanBuskirk, age 81, lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at her residence. Born January 27, 1945, in Elwood to Chester E. and Irene (Stanton) Fisher. Sherry was 1963 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High School. She married her soulmate, Bruce VanBuskirk, on February 22, 1964, and together they created over 62 years...
Joann McGill Frazee
Jul 1, 2026
Joann McGill Frazee, age 97, of Elwood, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood after a long and well-lived life. She was born on September 16, 1928, in Hamilton County, Indiana, the daughter of Wilbur and Ruby (Retherford) McGill. Joann was a 1946 graduate of Elwood High School. On April 12, 1947,...
Claude "Matt" Matthew Quillen
Jun 29, 2026
Claude Matthew “Matt” Quillen, age 66, of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, at his residence after a brief illness. Born March 18, 1960, in Columbus, Indiana, he was the son of Claude James and Frances Carol (Leahy) Quillen. Matt graduated from Greenwood High School in 1978 and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in surveying from Purdue...
Savannah Renea Pease
Jun 29, 2026
Savannah Renea Pease, age 43 of Alexandria (Moonsville community), passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026 at Community Heart & Vascular Hospital after a very unexpected illness. She was born on June 18, 1983 in Madisonville, Kentucky the oldest daughter of Brian K. Pease and Donna R. (Steeley) Morgan. Savannah was a 2001 graduate of Elwood High School where she...
Elaine H. Brenner
Jun 25, 2026
Elaine H. Brenner, age 94 of Fishers and formerly of Elwood, fell asleep and met her Lord Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Heritage Woods of Noblesville. She was born September 24, 1931, in Elwood, the daughter of Garland E. and Louise (Cox) Harbit. Elaine was a 1949 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High School. A 78 year and third generation...
Teresa A. Price
Jun 24, 2026
Teresa Ann (Faulstick) Price, age 86 of Kokomo, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo after a sudden illness. She was born on June 16, 1940 in Tipton, the daughter of Paul J. and Edith M. (Brogdon) Faulstick. Teresa attended Tipton High School and was a member of the class of 1958. She retired...
Dale Allen McCord
Jun 24, 2026
Dale Allen McCord, age 79 of Elwood, slipped from our grasp and into eternity on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at his home. He was born in Elwood the son of Robert Franklin and Doris June (Morse) McCord on December 2, 1946. The first thing to be said about Dale McCord is that he was deeply loved by his family and...
Janelle L. Mccorkle
Jun 20, 2026
Janelle L. McCorkle , age 82, of Marion, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Mooresville after an extended illness. Born June 20, 1944, in Elwood, she was the beloved daughter of Richard and Joyce B. (Stam) McCorkle. Janelle attended Wendell L. Willkie High School. She will be remembered...
Troy Lee Rich
Jun 17, 2026
Troy Lee Rich , age 81, of Elwood, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at IU Health Tipton Hospital after an extended illness. Born on July 14, 1944, in Elwood, he was the son of Nolan Rich and Mary (Sloan) Southwell. Troy attended Elwood Schools and, during his senior year, enlisted in the United States Navy....
Sandra D. Daugherty
Jun 15, 2026
Sandra Deloris “Sandi” Daugherty, age 75, of Elwood, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Elwood Health and Living. Born on February 6, 1951, in Lima, Ohio, to Donald and Florence (Niehaus) Lytle, Sandi brought grace and beauty to the world from her earliest days. A proud graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High School, she was raised in...
Linda L. Plake
Jun 7, 2026
Linda L. Plake , age 69, of Gainesville, FL, and formerly of Elwood, lived a life overflowing with adventure, laughter, and love before passing on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. Born December 25, 1956, in Elwood to Curtis and Evelyn (Ours) Bennett, Linda brought joy and a spark of excitement...
Tommy Henderson
Jun 1, 2026
Tommy Henderson , age 88, of Columbus and formerly of Elwood, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026 at Four Seasons Retirement Community in Columbus after a short illness. Born on June 15, 1937, in Elwood to Louis Henderson and Helen (Fox) Webb, Tom was a lifelong learner with a deep passion for education. He graduated from...
Leonard "Lennie" C. Merida
May 27, 2026
Leonard C. "Lennie" Merida, III , age 80, of Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Riverwalk Village after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on February 20, 1946, in Elwood to Leonard and Jenive K. (Crull) Merida, Lennie distinguished himself as a 1964 graduate of Anderson High School. He served with honor for six...
