Obituaries
Monticello, IN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Monticello and White County, IN
Robert "Rob" E. Coble
Jun 9, 2025
Robert E. "Rob" Coble, 53, of Burnettsville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 9, 2025 at his residence.
He was born on February 29, 1972 in Logansport to Robert Coble. On September 8, 2007, he married Alison Henricks in Monticello. She survives.
Rob was a 1991 graduate of Twin Lakes High School and went on to work at CFS in Burnettsville as...
Alene A. McKinley
Jun 5, 2025
Alene Ardell McKinley, 92, of Monticello passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025 surrounded by her loving family at IU Health White Memorial Hospital.
She was born May 2, 1933 on the family farm in Reynolds, the daughter of the late Morris and Fern (Thrasher) Clerget-Werner. She married the late Max “Gene” McKinley at the Presbyterian parsonage in Monticello on February...
Susan R. Cripe
Jun 2, 2025
Sue Cripe Rockenbaugh died unexpectedly at home in Monticello, IN at the age of 72 on June 2, 2025.
Sue is survived by her husband, Stephen Cripe; children, Katy Harringer of Monon, IN and Frank Harringer and his wife, Charla of Lafayette, IN; her brother David Rockenbaugh of Monon, IN; and a grandson, Frank Corbin Harringer II, of Auburn, IN.
She is...
Carolyn "Jo" Willhoite
May 31, 2025
Carolyn "Jo" Willhoite, 76, of Monticello, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Franciscan Health Lafayette East.
She was born on June 2, 1948 in Warsaw to the late Clarence Eugene and Leona (Sturgeon) Loutzenhiser. On August 27, 2009, she married Michael Willhoite at the Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Noblesville. He survives.
She was a graduate of Brookville High School...
Corey Shane Kingery
May 30, 2025
On May 30th, heaven gained an angel. Corey Shane Kingery passed away in his home. Born September 27, 1976, in Fort Riley Kansas, Shane was the beloved son of Lana Sue Beaver and Paul Kingery. He graduated from Twin Lakes High School in 1996.
A proud patriot from the start, Shane served his country honorably in both the U.S. Army and...
Barbara Key
May 26, 2025
Barbara Kay Key, 86, of Monticello, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025 at Monticello Healthcare.
She was born on May 16, 1939 in Darlington, IN to the late Ernest and Dorothy (Smith) Hampton. On March 20, 1965, she married Kenneth D. Key at the Monticello United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death on May 22, 2006.
Barbara was a homemaker...
Donald Sherman Dye
May 25, 2025
Donald Sherman Dye, 56, of Monticello, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at his residence.
He was born on December 2, 1968 in San Jose, CA to the late Donald Lee and Levera (Bryant) Dye.
He attended Grace Community Baptist Church. Donald liked Matchbox and Hot Wheel cars, watching golf, especially Tiger Woods and anything Batman or Spider-Man. He loved to...
Richard "Dick" J. Bossung
May 24, 2025
Richard J. "Dick" Bossung, 91, of Reynolds, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.
He was born on April 3, 1934 in Reynolds to the late George and Esther (Vogel) Bossung. On August 22, 1964 he married Charlotte Darlene "Rusty" Rusk at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Reynolds. She preceded him in death...
Karen Elaine Strasser
May 23, 2025
Karen Elaine Strasser, 59, of Monticello, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025 at her residence in Monticello.
She was born on July 6, 1965 in Monticello to the late Robert and Novella (Pilotte) Sanson. On June 24, 2017, she married Gregory Wayne Strasser in their backyard. He survives.
She was a 1983 graduate of Twin Lakes High School and received an...
Wanetta Ann "Pete" Houghton
May 20, 2025
Wanetta Ann "Pete" Houghton, 96, of Monticello, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at White Oak Health Campus.
She was born on January 28, 1929 in Brookston to the late Ralph and Ruth (Hoilman) Bush. On August 7, 1949 she married Kenneth Houghton at the Yeoman Methodist Church and were married for 72 years. He preceded her in death on...
Marie Sprunger
May 16, 2025
Alice "Marie" Sprunger, 99, of Monticello passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16, 2025 at White Oak Health Campus in Monticello surrounded by her family.
She was born on March 29, 1926 in the family home in White County near Sitka to the late Charles R."Bink" and May (Small) Godlove. On July 14, 2001 she married Don Sprunger at the Monticello...
Kevin L. Reynolds
May 14, 2025
Kevin L. Reynolds, 58, of Monticello, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Franciscan Health Lafayette East.
He was born on February 20, 1967 in Monticello to the late Carl and Doris (Owens) Reynolds. On May 21, 1988 he married Rosanna Reynolds at the Buffalo Church of the Brethren. She survives.
He was a 1987 graduate of North White High School...
Naomi Ward
May 11, 2025
Naomi Jean Malone Wanders Armstrong Ward 92 passed away on Mother’s Day May 11, 2025.
She was born July 16, 1932 to the late James F. and Pearl (Sacrider) Malone. After graduating from Monticello High School in 1950, she married Benjamin Wanders and had five children, Nona Wanders Stiles (Bob) of Monticello, Naomi Wanders Roark (Tim) of Anderson, MO, Benjamin Wanders...
Pearl E. Leonard
May 7, 2025
Pearl E. Leonard, 94, of Monticello (Buffalo area), passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at her residence.
She was born on March 16, 1931 in Elkhart to the late Ray and Evelyn (Sheets) Silver. On June 25, 1954, she married John "Kenny" Leonard at the Calvary Presbyterian Church in Logansport. He preceded her in death on December 5, 1975.
Pearl was...
Thomas L. Pritts
May 3, 2025
Thomas L Pritts, 90, of Burnettsville, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at I U Health White Memorial Hospital in Monticello.
He was born on April 5, 1935, in Adams Township, southeast of Burnettsville to the late Lewis and Dorothy (Arion) Pritts. On August 25, 1956, he married Laurine Altman. She preceded him in death on August 28, 2022.Tom was...
Wilma Jean Rusk
May 3, 2025
Wilma "Jean" Rusk, 96, of Monon, passed away on May 3, 2025 at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville.
Jean was born on July 14, 1928 in Tipton to the late Lucille (Maxwell) Jones. On July 27, 1947 she married Willis "Speed" Rusk at her family home. They were married for nearly 78 years. He survives.
She was a 1946 graduate of...
Clarence Birch
Apr 29, 2025
Clarence E. Birch, 89, of Delphi, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at I U Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.
He was born on March 30, 1936 in Cass, IN to the late Oscar Paul and Elva M. (Williams) Birch. In 1959 he married Nancy C. Smith that later ended in divorce. On December 31, 1965, he married Betty Robinson....
David Burton
Apr 28, 2025
David W. Burton, 65, of Monticello, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025 at IU University Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born on March 28, 1960 in Anderson to the late Darrell Burton and Patricia (Hughes) Pitts. On June 7, 2014, he married Christie Kerby. She survives.
David was a 1978 graduate of Anderson High School. He served in the United states...
Connie M Dunn
Apr 14, 2025
Connie M. Dunn, 76, of Monticello, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 at her residence.
She was born on March 22, 1949 in Winamac to the late Fred and Margaret (Carson) Long. On April 9, 1994, she married Roy Dunn in Kendallville. He survives.
She was a graduate of Monterey High School and received her bachelor's degree from the University of...
Karen E. McDowell
Apr 11, 2025
Karen E. McDowell, 77, of Monticello, passed away early Friday morning, April 11, 2025 at IU Health White Memorial Hospital.
She was born on March 22, 1948 in Logansport to the late Harold Wayne and Jacqueline (Smith) Edging. She married Michael L. McDowell on September 10, 1967 at the Camden Methodist Church. He survives.
She was a 1966 graduate of Camden High...
