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...
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....
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...
Wendell L. Wilson
May 26, 2026
Wendell L. Wilson , age 75 of Elwood, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Ascension St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood. He was born February 18, 1951 in Noblesville, the son of Wendell L. and Evelyn M. (Woods) Wilson. Wendell valued education and attended Hamilton Heights schools, completing high school at Wendell L. Willkie...
Melvin Shuler
May 25, 2026
Melvin "Mel" Shuler , age 80, of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital in Indianapolis, following an extended illness. Born February 24, 1946, in Harlan, Kentucky, he was the son of Victor and Florence (Huff) Shuler. Mel graduated from Wendell L. Willkie High School in 1964. On August...
Harold "Rex" Minix
May 20, 2026
Harold Rex Minix , age 73 of Elwood, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2026 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne following extended illnesses. Born December 18, 1952 in South Bend, he was the son of Rex Minix and Anna (Hancock) Hayes. Rex was a proud member of the class of 1970 at Wendell L. Willkie High...
Robin Elston
May 16, 2026
Robin Lynn Elston , age 75, of Washington, DC, and formerly of Elwood and Anderson, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Â She was born July 30, 1950 in Elwood, the daughter of George and Karla J. (Loyd) Elston. Â Robin was a 1968 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High School and attended Ball State University. Â She...
Carolyn Jean Johnson
May 15, 2026
Carolyn Jean Johnson , age 99 of Loveland, Ohio and a native of Elwood, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Loveland Healthcare Center after a long, well-lived life. Â She was born April 3, 1927 in Elwood, the daughter of Harold and Geneva (Davenport) Chriss. Â Carolyn was a 1945 graduate of Elwood High School. Â ...
Willette "Birdie" Mae Smith
May 8, 2026
Willette Mae "Birdie" Smith , age 101 and a lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Alexandria Care Center following a long, well-lived life. Â She was born March 12, 1925 in Elwood, the daughter of Cleatus and Irene (Jones) Locke. Â Birdie was a 1943 graduate of Elwood High School, and following graduation,...
Donald R. Waltermire
May 7, 2026
Donald R. "Don" Waltermire entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday, May 7, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family and the faith that guided his life. Â Don was born on February 10th 1938, in Scipio, Indiana, to Earl and Annabell (Clifford) Waltermire. Â The oldest of eight children. Â Don was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and...
Louis V. Vanblair
May 1, 2026
Louis Verlin VanBlair , age 82 of Elwood, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Ascension - St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood after a good, full life. Â He was born on May 18, 1943 in Elwood, the son of Clyde and Wilma (Kirkpatrick) VanBlair. Â Louis was a proud 1961 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie...
Sandra Sue Knotts
May 1, 2026
Sandra Sue Knotts , age 88, of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent 86th Street Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on August 31, 1937, in Peoria, Illinois, to James and Darling (Friend) Cushing, Sandie's life was a testament to love and devotion. A proud 1956 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High...
Michael J. Trimble
Apr 16, 2026
Michael Joe "Mike" Trimble , age 86 and a lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at his home after a long, fulfilling life. Â He was born August 31, 1939 in Elwood, the son of Hershel A. and Maxine B. (Langston) Trimble. Â Mike was a 1957 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High School...
Brenda L. Collins
Apr 14, 2026
Brenda Lea (Arehart) Collins , 65, of Kokomo, Indiana (formerly of Elwood), passed away peacefully on the morning of April 14th, surrounded by family, after several courageous health battles. A woman of unshakeable faith, kindness, strength, and warmth, Brenda will be remembered for her humor, her belief in God, and her love and affection for others.
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Penny Thomas
Apr 3, 2026
Penelope "Penny" Patton-Thomas , 78, of Alexandria, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026 at Community Hospital in Anderson, following a brief illness. Born on April 1, 1948, in Elwood to Gerald Dwight and Myrtle "Maxine" (Burton) Patton, Penny's life was a tapestry of kindness and unforgettable moments. She attended Elwood Schools and went on to dedicate...
Rick Ogan
Mar 31, 2026
Rick Ogan , age 64 of Elwood, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Ascension St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood. He was born August 7, 1961 in Wabash, the son of Thomas Leon and Beverly Joan (Culver) Ogan. Rick graduated from Northfield High School in Wabash in 1980 and continued his education by earning...
Diana Kaye Stern
Mar 31, 2026
Diana "Kaye" Stern, age 75 and a longtime resident of Noblesville, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026 at Elwood Health & Living Care Facility in Elwood. Â She was born September 16, 1950 in Elwood, the daughter of Robert and Velma (Hiday) Stern. Â Kaye was a 1968 graduate of Hamilton Heights High School. Â She formerly worked for...
Steven A. Courtney
Mar 23, 2026
Steven A. Courtney , age 65, of Elwood, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026 at Elwood Health and Living after a long illness. Born July 9, 1960, in Chula Vista, California, Steve was the son of Leslie C. and Hedy Carolyn (Michaels) Courtney. A 1978 graduate of Elwood Community High School, Steve spent his life doing...
