Larry S. Denton
Jan 2, 2026
Larry S. Denton , age 77 of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026 at his residence following an extended illness. Born on February 18, 1948 in Elwood to Ralph and Thelma (Reichart) Denton, Larry was a man of integrity, courage, and deep devotion. A 1966 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High School, he proudly...
Laura Lee Croy
Jan 1, 2026
Laura Lee Croy , age 65 of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Elwood Health and Living following an extended illness. She was born December 12, 1960 in Elwood, the beloved daughter of Larry and Ellarie (Stacy) Hughes. Laura attended Tri Central High School and continued her education at I.U.K. Â Laura married the...
Charles "Chuck" Lee Young
Dec 31, 2025
Charles Lee "Chuck" Young , age 78 of Benton Harbor, MI, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at his daughter's home in Elwood, IN. Â He was born August 7, 1947 in Benton Harbor, MI, to Rufus and Nelly Mae (Baker) Young. Â Chuck worked hard all of his life to provide for his family. Â He was an...
Karen Sue Abel
Dec 27, 2025
Karen Sue Abel , age 73 of Phoenix, AZ, and formerly of Elwood, IN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Phoenix following an extended illness. She was born February 18, 1952 in Winchester, the daughter of George D. and Sara M. (King) Abel. Karen was a 1970 graduate of Winchester High School, and continued...
Bryan K. Lashure
Dec 27, 2025
Bryan Keith LaShure , age 62 of Elwood passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at his home after his third battle with cancer. Â He was born December 24, 1963 in Elwood the son of Jimmy and Sharron (Smith) LaShure. Â Bryan was a 1982 graduate of Elwood High School. Â He married his high school sweetheart, Toni Tomlinson...
Debra A. Douglas
Dec 20, 2025
Debra A. Douglas , age 71, of Elwood and formerly of Plainfield, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at her residence following a brief illness. She was born November 4, 1954, in Indianapolis, the daughter of James A. and Guythel A. (Woods) Douglas. Deb was a 1972 graduate of Avon High School and furthered her education...
Doris Jean Orbaugh
Dec 17, 2025
Doris Jean (Hoff) Orbaugh , age 96, of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood, after a long and beautifully lived life. Born on October 26, 1929, in Henry County, Indiana, she was the cherished daughter of Ralph Charles and Lela B. (Bennett) Hoff. Doris Jean's life...
Joseph A. Arehart
Dec 10, 2025
Joseph A. "Joe" Arehart , age 73 of Elwood, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at his residence following a brief illness. Â He was born December 9, 1952 in Elwood the son of Harley E. and Isabelle "Louise" (Williams) Arehart. Â Joe was a member of the 1972 class of Wendell L. Willkie High School. Â Joe enlisted...
Deborah K. (Foor) Roan
Dec 8, 2025
Deborah K. "Debbie" (Foor) Roan , age 54, of Elwood, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent 86th Street Hospital in Indianapolis. Born May 3, 1971, in Elwood, she was the beloved daughter of John E. Foor and Karen K. (Eldridge) Stout. Debbie graduated from Elwood High School in 1989 and went...
Robert E. Hartsock
Dec 1, 2025
Robert E. Hartsock , age 84 of Sweet Home, Oregon and formerly a native of Elwood, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2025 surrounded by his family at home after a long, full life. Â Born August 4, 1941 in Elwood, Bob was the son of Ralph R. and Ruth E. (McMinn) Hartsock. Â He built a...
Mara-Le Quarles
Nov 29, 2025
Mara-Le Quarles , age 89, of Carmel and formerly a longtime resident of Frankton and Fishers, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Bickford of Carmel following a brief illness. Born February 16, 1936, in Perkinsville, Indiana, she was the daughter of Lawrence H. and Virginia R. (Coy)...
John D. Dockery
Nov 20, 2025
John D. Dockery , age 80 of Elwood, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Ascension-St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis after a good, full life. Â He was born March 21, 1945 in Queens, New York, the son of Floyd and Elaine (Holt) Dockery. Â John graduated from Monroe-Woodbury High School in New York before obtaining secondary education...
Phillip E. Fettig
Nov 18, 2025
Phillip E. Fettig , age 89 and a lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Harbour Manor Health & Living after a long, blessed life. Â He was born July 19, 1936 in Elwood, the 4th child of George T. and Charlotte A. (Sharp) Fettig who had 8 children. Â Phil was a...
Noble "Kent" Butler
Nov 18, 2025
Noble "Kent" Butler , age 87, of Rigdon, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood after a courageous battle with cancer. Born September 25, 1938, in Elwood, Kent was the proud son of Noble K. and Velma (Leavitt) Butler. A 1956 graduate of Summitville High School. Kent was the...
Neal A. Creamer
Nov 16, 2025
Neal A. Creamer , age 71 of Tipton, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025 surrounded by his loving family at I.U. Health - Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Born June 3, 1954 in Elwood, he was the devoted son of Lawrence and Norma Jean (Monahan) Creamer. Neal was a 1972 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High School. ...
Marcus Aaron Lee
Nov 4, 2025
Marcus Aaron Lee , age 54 of Elwood, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Indiana Heart & Vascular Hospital in Indianapolis after an extended illness and several health challenges. Â He was born August 27, 1971 in Elwood, the son of Ralph E. and Mildred L. (Bogard) Lee and was baptized at a young age. Marcus...
James H. "Jim" Dodd
Oct 27, 2025
James H. "Jim" Dodd , age 81 of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Ascension - St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood after an extended illness. Â He was born December 10, 1943 in Redwood City, California, the son of Frank L. and Charlotte V. (Edwards) Dodd. Â Jim was the longtime manager of Jim...
Robert "Bob" Francis Eller
Oct 24, 2025
Robert Francis Eller, age 73 of Elwood, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025 at Community Heart Hospital in Indianapolis after a brief illness. Known to friends and family as "Bob" or "Frankie". Born March 24, 1952, in Elwood to Robert P. and Lois (Cox) Eller, Bob grew up with a strong work ethic and an even...
John Richard Mcferran
Oct 18, 2025
John R. McFerran , age 84 of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2025 surrounded by his family at Ascension St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood. Â He was born on March 4, 1941 in Alexandria the son of John F. and Catherine (Tuerffs) McFerran. Â John was a 1960 graduate of Alexandria High School, and following...
