Pamela S. Doke
Dec 4, 2020
Pamela S. Doke , age 60 of rural Tipton, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 following battles with cancer and Covid-19 in her final days. She was born March 1, 1960 in Tipton, the daughter of James "Lonell" and Jean (Honeas) Atchley. Pam was a 1978 graduate of Tipton High School, and later graduated from Butler...
Stephanie R. Boothroyd
Dec 4, 2020
Stephanie R. (Ritter) Boothroyd , age 49 of Elwood, entered into the gates of Heaven to be with the Lord on Friday, December 4, 2020 at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis following an extended illness. She was born December 30, 1970 in Elwood, the daughter of Karl "Bud" and Charlotte A. (Hughes) Ritter. Stephanie was a 1989 graduate...
Paul (Tony) Anthony Rodriguez
Dec 2, 2020
Paul Anthony "Tony" Rodriguez , age 55 of Webberville, Michigan and formerly of Elwood, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor following a battle with Covid-19. He was born April 26, 1965 in Elwood, the son of Pablo "Paul" and Mary Lou (Collis) Rodriguez. Tony was a 1983 graduate...
William D. Bozell
Nov 30, 2020
William D. "Bill" Bozell , age 76 of Elwood, passed away on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020 at Ascension-St. Vincent Carmel Hospital following a valiant battle with Covid-19. He was born March 2, 1944 in Lebanon, the son of Denzil H. and Dorothy M. (Kirkpatrick) Bozell. Bill was a 1962 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High School. He...
Margaret A. Mcmahan
Nov 30, 2020
Margaret Ann McMahan , 88 years of age, passed away in her sleep on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020 at Chesterton Manor in Chesterton. She was born Aug. 27, 1932 in Elwood, the daughter of Paul and Mary (Hobbs) Hardebeck. The oldest of seven children, she attended St. Joseph School and later graduated from Wendell L. Willkie High...
Raymond Charles Lanzer
Nov 28, 2020
Raymond Charles Lanzer , age 76 of Indianapolis and formerly of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Harrison Terrace Healthcare in Indianapolis following a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He was born May 12, 1944 in Cleveland, OH, the son of Raymond H. and Leonore P. (Pfriem) Lanzer. Ray graduated from New Castle...
David L. Haas
Nov 26, 2020
David L. Haas , age 78 and a lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 26, 2020 following a very brief illness. He was born February 5, 1942 in Elwood, the son of Joseph and Josephine (Stevens) Haas. Dave attended St. Joseph School and later graduated in 1960 from Wendell L. Willkie High School...
Ralph S. Yarling
Nov 25, 2020
Ralph S. Yarling , age 103 and a lifelong resident of Elwood and Tipton County, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Elwood Health and Living after a long, full life. He was born in Tipton County on July 18, 1917, the son of Faulta and Lucile (Starkey) Yarling. Ralph grew up in a family...
Lavonne E. Benton
Nov 23, 2020
LaVonne E. Benton , age 71 of Columbia City, passed away very unexpectedly on Monday, November 23, 2020 at her home. She was born July 19, 1949 in Goshen, the daughter of Lawrence B. and Roma E. (Cole) LeCount. LaVonne was a 1967 graduate of Summitville High School. Upon graudation, she went straight into nursing as a...
Ralph R. Caldwell
Nov 23, 2020
Ralph R. Caldwell , age 88 and a lifelong resident of Elwood, ran through the Pearly Gates into his wife's arms on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 at Liberty Village Healthcare in Muncie following an extended illness. He entered into the world on Nov. 18, 1932 in Elwood, the middle son of Fredrick and Eva Mae (VanHorn) Caldwell. ...
Angela Marie Pickinpaugh
Nov 19, 2020
Angela Marie (Stafford) Pickinpaugh , age 54 of Elwood, passed away suddenly Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood following health complications. She was born April 25, 1966 in Elwood, the daughter of Jimmy L. and Mattie M. (Coons) Stafford. Angela worked as a nursing assistant in Elwood for many years before disability...
Ralph L. Carpenter
Nov 17, 2020
Ralph L. Carpenter , age 89 of Alexandria and formerly of Florida and Elwood, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Liberty Village Healthcare in Muncie following an extended illness. He was born January 30, 1931 in Elwood, the son of Rush R. and Lessie (Alexander) Carpenter. Ralph was a 1949 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie...
Donald J. Lynch
Nov 16, 2020
Donald J. Lynch , age 63 of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born February 7, 1957 in Indianapolis, the son of Donald L. and Mary (Korbe) Lynch. Don was a 1975 graduate of Lawrence Central High School. He was raised in the Catholic faith. He...
Bart Anthony Ferguson
Nov 13, 2020
U.S. Army Specialist Bart Anthony Ferguson , age 59 of Elwood, passed away suddenly on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020 at St. Vincent Heart Hospital in Carmel following an unexpected illness. He was born Dec. 30, 1960 in Anderson, the son of Jimmy Max Ferguson. Bart was a 1980 graduate of Alexandria High School. He enlisted in the...
Joan Gardner
Nov 13, 2020
Joan Gardner , age 88 and a longtime resident of Frankton, passed away on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020 at Community Hospital in Anderson following a very brief illness. She was born July 6, 1932 in Aroma, the daughter of Harvey H. and Rosa N. (Bangle) Crull. Joan worked in final inspection at Ex-Cello Corporation in Elwood for...
Roy A. Chaffin
Nov 12, 2020
Roy Alvin Chaffin, Sr. , age 93 of Elwood, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Elwood Health and Living Care Center in Elwood following a brief illness. He was born June 29, 1927 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Joseph Herbert and Verona Mae (Smith) Chaffin. Roy enlisted in the U.S. Navy and proudly served...
Patricia Sue Helpling
Nov 9, 2020
Patricia Sue Helpling , age 73 of Elwood, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Community Hospital in Anderson following an extended illness. She was born December 2, 1946 in Elwood, the daughter of Robert and Evelyn (Dockery) Croy. Patty was a 1964 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High School. She worked as a teacher's aide...
Richard (Rick) A. Rebuck
Nov 8, 2020
Richard Allen "Rick" Rebuck , a lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood after a full, blessed life.  He was 68. Rick was born on June 3, 1952 in Elwood, the son of William "Bill" and Elizabeth J. "Betty" (Dillon) Rebuck.  He attended St. Joseph...
Melisa E. Hartsock
Oct 28, 2020
Melisa E. Hartsock , age 47 of Windfall, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Ascension-St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born September 8, 1973 in Kokomo, the daughter of Max E. and Linda L. (Zimmerman) Bunch. Melisa was a 1992 graduate of Tipton High School and later...
Harley Donald Eiler
Oct 27, 2020
Harley Donald Eiler , age 91 of Elwood, went to sleep on Monday evening at his residence and woke up Tuesday, October 27, 2020 in the arms of Jesus. He was born September 5, 1929 in Walkerton, Indiana, the son of James Quinter and Virginia (Roose) Eiler. Harley was a 1949 graduate of Portland High School. After...
