Obituaries

Montgomery, Tippecanoe & Benton County Obituaries

Valentin Cuellar

Valentin Cuellar

Mar 26, 2024

Valentin Cuellar, 97 of Naples, Fl and formerly of Indiana, passed away at West Lafayette Assisted Living 11:20 AM Tuesday March 26, 2024. Mr. Cuellar was born in Maysfield, TX May 13, 1926, the son of the late Jose and Victoria (Martinez) Cuellar. He married Lilia Garcia in Rodriquez, Mexico November 26, 1950, and she preceded him in death April...

James A. Kult

James A. Kult

Mar 23, 2024

James A. Kult, 80, of West Lafayette, passed away at IU Arnett Hospital 12:47 AM Saturday March 23, 2024. James was born in Lafayette July 17,1943 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, the son of the late Bernard and Viola (Merchen) Kult and was a graduate of Oxford, IN High School. He served in the Indiana National Guard and employed by REA...

Rosanne Marie Coffman

Rosanne Marie Coffman

Mar 21, 2024

Rosanne Marie Coffman, born on December 16, 1951, in Champaign, Illinois, to Arthur "Red" Nelson and Marjorie "Joanne" Malott, passed away on March 21st 2024. The second of many siblings, she leaves behind a legacy of strength and love. She is predeceased by her brothers Nicky and James "Bug," Don and Georgie, and sister Theresa. She is survived by her siblings Sonny,...

Julia Alice McDaniel

Julia Alice McDaniel

Mar 19, 2024

Julia Alice McDaniel, 80, of Covington, TN and formerly of Benton County, IN passed away Tuesday March 19 in Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, TN. She was born in Oxford, IN September 22, 1943, the daughter of the late James and Hazel (Bennett) Shoaf and was a graduate of Oxford High School. She married Lanny Ross McDaniel at the Presbyterian...

Alfonso Corazza

Alfonso Corazza

Mar 17, 2024

-Alfonso Corazza, 95, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family.   He is now reunited with Fernanda, his lovely wife of 65 years, who proceeded him in Heaven on September 24, 2019.   

Alfonso was born to Pietro Corazza and Augusta Sacilotto on June 24, 1928, in Chions, Italy, the youngest of nine siblings...

Janice K. Layden

Janice K. Layden

Mar 13, 2024

Janice Kay Layden, beloved mother, sister, aunt, friend, and protector of cats, died on March 13th, 2024, in Lafayette, Indiana. She was 76 years old. 

Jan was born on December 9th, 1947, to Chuck and Maxine Layden in Lafayette, Indiana, joining her big brother, Max. Their younger brother, Ron, arrived six years later.

Jan was a gentle, kind soul with a strong...

Dr. Robert J. Roetker, DDS

Dr. Robert J. Roetker, DDS

Mar 8, 2024

Robert Roetker (Doc), 93 passed away on March 8, 2024, at 9:10 PM surrounded by family. We celebrate that Doc is now reunited with Anita, his lovely wife of 68 years, and other family members that are welcoming him into heaven. Anita preceded him on October 9, 2022. Doc was born in Terre Haute, the son of the late Herbert...

James A. Handy

James A. Handy

Mar 5, 2024

James A. Handy, 94, of Fowler, IN passed away at his residence early Tuesday morning, March 5, 2024. James was born in Sheldon Township, Iroquois, County, Illinois the son of Frank L. and Lottie L.  (Stanley) Handy and was a 1947 graduate of Center Township High school in Fowler. He married Mary Ellen Jessup in Fowler, IN November 17, 1957,...

Clarence M. Crowe

Clarence M. Crowe

Mar 3, 2024

Clarence M. Crowe, passed away on March 3, 2024. He was born January 31, 1944, to James and Gertrude Crowe (Davis). He was a 1963 graduate of Central Catholic High School. Clarence married Mary K. Crowe on April 4, 1964, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Lafayette. He retired in 2002 from the extrusion department at ALCOA. Clarence enjoyed going camping...

John S. Phillips

John S. Phillips

Feb 26, 2024

John S. Phillips, 74, a lifelong member of the Lafayette community, passed away at Rosewalk Village of Lafayette. He was born on November 18, 1949 to Francis & Mary C. Phillips. John was known for his diverse career, having worked at National Homes, Rostone, Carpet Warehouse, Camera Craftsman, Berry's Camera Shop, and Camera Outfitters. He also attended classes at Vincennes...

Edward A. Cavanaugh

Edward A. Cavanaugh

Feb 18, 2024

Edward A. Cavanaugh, Jr., passed away on February 18, 2024. He was born May 25, 1929, to Edward A. Cavanaugh and “Nellie” (Renfrow) Cavanaugh. He was a 1948 graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He was deployed to Korea in September 1950 and was a Bronze Star recipient. Edward married Dolores J....

Mary Alaine Langan

Mary Alaine Langan

Feb 17, 2024

Mary Alaine Langan, 69, of Lafayette, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at her residence on Saturday February 17, 2024. Mary was born in Detroit, MI May 15, 1954 the daughter of the late Joseph Kenneth and Virginia Mae (Schmitt) Langan. She was a graduate of Rosary High School and Henry Ford Community College in Detroit, MI.  Mary had resided in...

Mary Ellen Peters

Mary Ellen Peters

Feb 17, 2024

Mary Ellen Peters, 99, of Lafayette, IN passed away at Five Star Residences in Lafayette 9:45 AM Saturday Feb. 17, 2024 where she had resided the past two years. She was born in Lafayette August 29, 1924 the daughter of the late Harvey H. and Nellie Anna (Tengen) Kantz. Mary Ellen attended St. Boniface Grade School and was a 1942...

Carol A. Edmundson

Carol A. Edmundson

Feb 10, 2024

Carol A. Edmundson, 85, of Lafayette, passed away at 4:15 PM Saturday February 10 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Lafayette June 10, 1938, the daughter of the late Chet Gard and Mary (Haffner) Gard and was a 1956 graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School. Carol married John E. Edmundson at St. Lawrence Church in...

Richard (Dick) Allen Best

Richard (Dick) Allen Best

Jan 29, 2024

Richard (Dick) Allen Best, age 90, of Lafayette, passed away January 29, 2024. He was born on September 1, 1933 to Oscar and Pearl (May) Best. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Sharon. Surviving are Dick’s children: David Best and Steven (Amie) Best and granddaughters Carolyn Best and Quinn Best.

Dick grew up in Garrett, Indiana....

Carmen C. Werner

Carmen C. Werner

Jan 25, 2024

Carmen Caroline Werner, 78, of Lafayette, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 25, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Oak Park, IL on October 3, 1945, to Dominic and Marie DeMay. Carmen loved spending time outdoors. She loved playing golf with her golf league ladies, working in her...

Donald Leroy Clute

Donald Leroy Clute

Jan 14, 2024

Donald Leroy Clute, 96, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 3:36 PM. Donald was born in Fowler, Indiana on October 1,1927. He was the son of the late Charles and Vera (Forshey) Clute. Donald was raised in Benton County and graduated from Fowler High School in 1945. Upon graduation Donald served in...

Elma M. Nichols

Elma M. Nichols

Jan 6, 2024

 

Elma M. Nichols, beloved matriarch, passed away on January 6, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at St. Anthony Healthcare. She was born on November 3, 1919, in Lafayette, IN.

  After graduating from Lafayette Jefferson High School, Elma began her career at the BMV where she excelled for several years before transitioning to work for a Ford dealer....

Thomas Peter "Pete" Arvidson

Thomas Peter "Pete" Arvidson

Dec 29, 2023

 

Thomas Peter “Pete” Arvidson, 84, of Lafayette, passed away Friday December 29, 2023 at 1:45 A. M. in St. Anthony Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Lafayette. Pete was born in Lafayette December 9, 1939, the son of the late Elmer Peter Arvidson and Elizabeth Aletha Bowyer Arvidson. He was a graduate of Otterbein, IN High School and Indiana Business...

Paul Floyd Clark

Paul Floyd Clark

Dec 27, 2023

 

Paul Floyd Clark, age 74, entered into eternal rest on December 27,2023, at the Lexington Medical Center, in Lexington, South Carolina.

Born on July 26, 1949, in Worcester, Massachusetts, he was a son of the late Edward Coe Clark and the late Rose Elizabeth Fitzsimmons Clark.

Paul proudly served his country in the United States Navy, where he was...

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