Obituaries
Monticello, IN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Monticello and White County, IN
Briana Roach
Jul 9, 2025
Our beloved Briana fell asleep on the night of July 8, 2025, and shortly thereafter, she woke up in the arms of Jesus.
We welcomed Briana to our family on November 10, 1990. What a blessing she has been for 34.5 years.
As a young girl, Briana invited Jesus into her life, and she spent every day loving and ministering to all...
William "Bill" John Puetz
Jul 7, 2025
William "Bill" John Puetz, 85, of Monticello, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 at I U Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.
He was born on August 16, 1939 in Streator, IL to the late Wilfred J. and Marie (Datzman) Puetz. On July 10, 1981 he married Vivian (Velligan) Phelps at the Monticello Christian Church. She survives.
Bill attended grade school at...
Kevin K. Krintz
Jul 3, 2025
Kevin K. Krintz, 59, of Monticello, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at the Center for Hospice Care Raclin House in Mishawaka.
He was born on December 16, 1965 in Monticello to Jack P. Krintz and Janice (Ward) Abbott.
He was a member of the Monticello United Methodist Church.
Kevin's two greatest loves were music and football. He enjoyed television and liked...
Mary Jo Pool
Jun 21, 2025
Mary Jo Pool, 86, of Monticello, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at IU Health White Memorial Hospital in Monticello.
She was born on May 5, 1939 at home in Idaville to the late Dudley R. and Margaret (Miller) Heiny. On August 18, 1957, she married Robert "Bob" Dean Pool at the Monticello United Methodist Church. He preceded her in...
Lynn A. Conley
Jun 20, 2025
Lynn Ann Conley, 62, of Monticello, passed away on June 20, 2025 at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.
Lynn was born on February 20, 1963 in Monticello to the late Verla (Hettinger) Stevens. She married David Brian Conley, Sr., but later divorced.
Lynn was a 1982 graduate of North White High School. She had worked at Pizza Hut, Indiana Beach in...
Luis Angel Montoya
Jun 20, 2025
Luis Angel Montoya, 24, of Monon, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025 at IU Health White Memorial Hospital in Monticello.
He was born on April 30, 2001 in Chicago to Bernardo and Reyna (Treviño) Montoya.
He was a 2020 graduate of North White High School. He was involved with the Monon Town & Township Public Library club as a young child,...
James "Jim" Hallar
Jun 15, 2025
James "Jim" Hallar, 98, of Monticello, passed away on June 15, 2025 at IU Health White Memorial Hospital in Monticello.
He was born on September 29, 1926 in Lafayette to the late Frederich Van Buren and Esther Pauline (Kirtley) Hallar. On June 24, 1951 he married Phyllis Marie Cunningham at the Presbyterian Church in Delphi. She preceded him in death on...
Grace A. Laszczewski
Jun 14, 2025
Grace A. Laszczewski, 91, of Monticello, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at I U Health White Memorial Hospital in Monticello.
She was born on November 7, 1933 in Chicago to the late Raymond and Catherine (Foley) Allen. On April 23, 1955 she married Richard Laszczewski at St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Chicago. He preceded her in death April 3,...
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...
