Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fountain County in Indiana

Betty Jean Kruger

Betty Jean Kruger

Sep 13, 2020

Betty Jean Kruger, 86, of Veedersburg, passed away 2:32 PM Sunday September 13, 2020 at Autumn Trace in Attica, Indiana.

Betty was born May 11, 1934 in Covington, IN the daughter of Lester and Dorothy Edna (Eller) Hayman. She married Lyle Wayne Kruger January 22, 1955 in Veedersburg, IN; he preceded her in death November 24, 2012.

She is also...

Jeanelle L Stenquist

Jeanelle L Stenquist

Sep 6, 2020

Jeanelle L. Stenquist, 68, of Veedersburg, passed away at her residence 9:10 PM Sunday September 6, 2020.

Jeanelle was born August 17, 1952 in Ustes, Florida; she married David P. Stenquist November 30, 1980

She is preceded in death by her parents Leo and Betty Lovett; a sister, Gloria Kawa; and a brother, Buddy Paulk.

Surviving family include her husband,...

Walter Carl Butler

Walter Carl Butler

Sep 6, 2020

Walter Carl Butler, 91, formerly of Veedersburg, Indiana;  passed away at 1:45 AM Sunday September 6, 2020 at St Mary Healthcare in Lafayette, Indiana.

Walter was born July 8, 1929 in Nauvoo, Alabama the son of Thomas and Evla (West) Butler. He married Sue K. Kirk August 13, 1955 in Meridian, Mississippi; she preceded him in death April 21, 1991.

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Mary Lou (Unverferth) Nichols

Mary Lou (Unverferth) Nichols

Aug 22, 2020

Mary Lou Nichols, age 89, formerly of Veedersburg, passed this life on Saturday August 22, 2020 at 12:40 a.m. at Ben Hur Health and Rehabilitation.

Mary Lou was born on May 12, 1931, the daughter of George and Lola (Miller) Unverferth of Oakwood, Illinois. She had two brothers, George (Grace) and Bob (Jeanie) Unverferth; and four sisters, Thelma (Tom) Hawkins,...

George Maskel

George Maskel

Aug 10, 2020

E. George Maskel, 79, of Covington IN, went home to be with his Lord, 6:05 PM Monday August 10, 2020.

George was born June 16, 1941 in Georgetown IL the son of Boyd Norman and Hazel Kay (Morrison) Maskel. He married the love of his life Pamela Kay Switzer October 3, 1987 in Covington, IN. 

Surviving family include his...

Grace Sue Anderson

Grace Sue Anderson

Aug 3, 2020

Grace Sue Anderson, lived a short time on this earth and passed onto her eternal heavenly home at 6:08 PM Monday August 3, 2020.

Grace was born 3:43 PM Monday August 3, 2020 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN the daughter of Bryan and Melissa Sue (Wallace) Anderson.

She leaves behind many family members who loved her dearly;...

Donna May La Foe

Donna May La Foe

Jul 27, 2020

Donna May La Foe, 76, of rural Veedersburg, passed away at her home Monday July 27, 2020

Donna was born December 13, 1943 in Danville, IL the daughter of George Wesley and Anna Eliza (Pitchford) Boyd. She married Paul William “Dutch” La Foe  November 30, 1963 in Westville, IL.

She is preceded in death by her parents; a son, Wes...

Lorna Eleanor Rusk

Lorna Eleanor Rusk

Jul 26, 2020

Lorna Eleanor Rusk, age 91,  passed away on Sunday July 26, 2020 at home with her family at her side.

Lorna was born on January 31, 1929 to Ben and Ruby (Furr) Townsend in Veedersburg, IN.  The family moved to Covington where she attended and graduated from Covington High School in 1947.  She worked at the Indiana Condensed Milk Company...

Michael Allen Brown

Michael Allen Brown

Jul 21, 2020

Michael Allen “Mikey” Brown, 21, of Veedersburg, passed away Tuesday July 21, 2020.

Mikey was born February 26, 1999 in Chicago, IL the son of Chad Allen and Brandy Lynn (Brown) Turpin.

Surviving family include his parents, Chad & Brandy Turpin, Veedersburg; two brothers, Xavier Turpin & Skylar Turpin; a sister, Kierstin Turpin, all of Veedersburg; two grandmas, Gail Violet,...

Gerald Franklin Grimes

Gerald Franklin Grimes

Jul 7, 2020

Gerald Franklin “Frank” Grimes, 69, of Crawfordsville, passed away 4:35PM Tuesday July 7, 2020 at Ben Hur Health & Rehab in Crawfordsville, IN.

Frank was born February 10, 1951 in Tillamook, OR the son of Robert Gene & Eloise Grimes Sr.

He is preceded in death by a son, Daniel Trent Grimes;  his parents Robert & Eloise, his adoptive mother...

Kenneth R Hardy

Kenneth R Hardy

Jun 26, 2020

Kenneth R. Hardy, 67, of Beech Grove, IN passed away at his residence Friday June 26, 2020.

Kenneth was born January 23, 1953 in Indianapolis, IN the son of Bayles V. and Dorothy May (Reynolds) Hardy. They have preceded him in death.

Surviving family include a daughter, Jennifer R. Morgan, Indianapolis, IN; a sister, Linda Lou Coyle, Beech Grove, IN;...

Carla Sue McKinney

Carla Sue McKinney

Jun 9, 2020

Carla Sue McKinney, 67, of Veedersburg, passed away 1:55PM Tuesday June 9, 2020 at Methodist IU Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.

Carla was born September 18, 1952 the daughter of Carl A. and Jennie (Oakes) Bowers in Danville, IL. She married Paul C. McKinney May 17, 1969 in Covington, IN.

Surviving family includes her husband, Paul C. McKinney, Veedersburg; two sons,...

George Arnold Hancock

George Arnold Hancock

May 23, 2020

George Arnold Hancock, 84, of Stone Bluff, passed away 7:45 AM Saturday May 23, 2020 at Doctor’s Hospital in Bremen, IN.

Arnold was born August 3, 1935 in Attica IN the son of George and Gladys Marie (Smith) Hancock. He married Delores June Kolaiser November 4, 1955 in Mellott, IN.

Surviving family include his wife Delores Hancock, Stone Bluff; two...

Patricia Joan Trott

Patricia Joan Trott

May 13, 2020

Patricia Joan Trott, 82, of Lafayette, passed away at her residence 4:00 AM Wednesday May 13, 2020.

Patricia was born January 20, 1938 in Covington, IN the daughter of Charles H. and Ruth L. (Osborn) Trott.

Surviving family include a brother, John O. (Nancy) Trott, Lafayette; two sisters, Susan L. (Tom) White, Auburn IN; Carolyn S. Lovell, Covington IN; and...

Gary L Lyons

Gary L Lyons

May 13, 2020

Gary L. Lyons, 69, of Veedersburg IN, passed away, 7:00 AM Wednesday May 13, 2020

Gary was born September 23, 1950 in Crawfordsville, Indiana the son of James R. and Norma Lee (Bechtelheimer) Lyons.

He was a 1968 graduate of Fountain Central High School and had attended Indiana State University. He served his country in the US Army as an...

Sharon Kay Allen

Sharon Kay Allen

Apr 11, 2020

Sharon Kay Allen, 75, of Veedersburg, IN passed away at her residence 6:54PM Saturday April 11, 2020 with her family at her side.

Sharon was born May 10, 1944 in Crawfordsville, IN the daughter of Kenneth Eugene and Alberta Ruth (Sigler) Krout. She married Buck Allen August 15, 1965 in Veedersburg.

She is preceded in death by her parents and...

John Rodney Carver

John Rodney Carver

Mar 21, 2020

John Rodney Carver, 53, of Stone Bluff IN passed away 8:26 PM Saturday March 21, 2020  at IU Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana.

John was born August 1, 1966 in Lafayette the son of John W. and Susan E. (Bentley) Carver. He married Amber LuAnn Corey June 28, 2008.

He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister,...

Dorothy M Dice

Dorothy M Dice

Mar 1, 2020

Dorothy “Dort” M. Dice, 97, of Veedersburg, passed away 11:40 AM Sunday March 1, 2020 at Brownsburg Meadows Health Care in Brownsburg, Indiana.

Dorothy was born August 1, 1922 in Veedersburg the daughter of Joe and Bertha M. (Rogers) Dice.

She is preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.

Dorothy graduated from Veedersburg High School. She had been...

Virginia Lee Miller

Virginia Lee Miller

Feb 28, 2020

Virginia Lee Miller, 86, of Veedersburg, passed away 8:05 AM Friday February 28, 2020 at Signature Healthcare in Lafayette, Indiana.

Virginia was born June 4, 1933 in Veedersburg, IN the daughter of Thomas Gordon and Mildred C. (Robbins) Smith.  She was first married to Hugh Houk, they were blessed with two daughters and he preceded her in death. Her second...

Frances O Barker

Frances O Barker

Feb 11, 2020

Frances O. Barker, 83, of rural Veedersburg IN, passed away 7:42 PM (CST) Tuesday February 11, 2020 at Carle Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.

Frances was born March 25, 1936 in Danville, Illinois the daughter of Clarence and Edith M. (Hagley) Rouse. She married Dale E. Barker December 31, 1956 in Veedersburg; he preceded her in death November 29, 1998.

She...