Obituaries
Monticello, IN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Monticello and White County, IN
Edward C. "Ed" Reynolds
Feb 15, 2026
Edward C. Reynolds, 83, of Monticello, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at his residence.
He was born on September 21, 1942 in Hammond to the late Paul R. and Margaret (Baker) Reynolds.
His marriage was to the former Geraldine "Gerry" Jenkins and she survives.
He graduated from Griffith High School. He served in the United States Air Force and was stationed...
Terry Maxfield
Feb 15, 2026
Terry Eugene Maxfield, 68, of Monticello, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at IU Health White Memorial Hospital.
He was born on May 4, 1957 in Danville to the late Harry and Janet (Krieg) Maxfield.
Terry attended North White High School and worked at Champion Parts rebuilding automotive parts until he was injured in a motorcycle accident in his early twenties....
Terry Joe Van Meter
Feb 12, 2026
Terry Joe Van Meter, 75, of Shipshewana, IN, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis.
Terry was born on June 5, 1950 in Lafayette, IN to the late Marion 'Butch' and Mary 'Rusty' (Pearson) Van Meter. On February 25, 1978 he married Terese 'Terri Sue' Kreps in Chicago, IL, with whom he spent the rest...
Peter "Pete" N. Broedel
Feb 11, 2026
Peter "Pete" N. Broedel, 69, of Monticello, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Monticello Healthcare.
He was born on July 19, 1956 in Mount Carmel, Illinois to the late William and Virginia (Hack) Broedel . On August 28, 1993 he married the former Barbara "Barb" Schmitter at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Monticello and she survives.
He...
Walter D Dismore
Feb 8, 2026
Walter Dewey Dismore, 100, of Monticello, passed away at 1:37 p.m. at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, IN on February 8, 2026.
He was born in Wolcott, White Co., Indiana to the late George Dewey & Freeda Margaret (Lear) Dismore on July 13, 1925. On July 15, 1950 he married Marjorie E. Kubly at the Monticello Christian Church. They were...
Patricia A. Pitts
Feb 5, 2026
Patricia Ann Pitts, 89, of Monticello, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at IU White Memorial Hospital.
She was born on December 10, 1936 in Anderson to the late John Chester and Sally (Elmore) Hughes. On January 10, 1989 she married Donald Pitts at Montego Bay in Jamaica. He preceded her in death September 20, 2024.
She was a graduate of...
Ruby Garbison
Feb 2, 2026
Ruby Garbison, 92, of Monticello, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026 peacefully with family.
She was born on March 1, 1933 in Jackson, KY to the late Clarence Joseph and Lola J. (Weyerman) Joseph Hensley. On January 27, 1953 she married Richard Martin in Monticello. He preceded her in death on January 17, 1996. On May 9, 1998 she married...
James "Jim" L. Hunt
Jan 22, 2026
James Lee Hunt, 83, of Monticello, passed away peacefully at home on January 22, 2026. He was born on October 23, 1942, in Miami County and was the eldest son of Byron Lee and Ruth Alice Hunt. After graduating from Converse High School, he pursued a degree in Animal Science at Purdue University.
During his time at Purdue, Jim enjoyed playing...
Wilma E Sheroan
Jan 21, 2026
Wilma Elouise Sheroan, 101, of Monticello, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Monticello Healthcare.
She was born on October 20, 1924, in Buffalo to the late Teddie Morgan and Anna Grace (Thompson) Hughes. On April 11, 1945, she married Riley Owen Sheroan in Lafayette; he preceded her in death on June 14, 1971.
A 1942 graduate of Buffalo High School,...
Clark E "Butch" Hollenbeck
Jan 19, 2026
Clark E "Butch" Hollenbeck, 81, of Delphi, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026 at Franciscan Health East in Lafayette.
He was born on March 12, 1944 in Indianapolis to the late Ralph P and Milly M Hollenbeck. On August 31, 1979, he married Patricia Bird in Monticello. She survives.
Butch attended Buffalo High School and Ivy Tech. He had worked at...
Gerold Young
Jan 17, 2026
Gerold D. Young, 92, of Monon, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.
He was born on December 3, 1933 at home in Monon to the late Thomas R and Alberta (Mohler) Young. On December 17, 1955 he married Phyllis Marie Widner in Hernando Mississippi. She survives.
He attended Monon High School. Over his career,...
Willis "Speed" Rusk
Jan 2, 2026
Willis "Speed" Rusk, 98, of Francesville, and formerly of Monon, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Parkview Haven Retirement Home.
He was born on February 17, 1927 in Francesville. On July 27, 1947 he married Wilma "Jean" Rusk at her family home. She preceded him in death on May 3, 2025.
He was a 1947 graduate of Reynolds High School...
Harvey Gene Garbison
Dec 31, 2025
Harvey Gene Garbison, 81, of Monticello, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
He was born on March 6, 1944, in LaPorte, Indiana, to the late Harvey O. and Hilda M. (Moore) Garbison. His second marriage was to Waneta Glassburn on October 1, 1997, and she survives him. Harvey is also survived by his three children...
Dr. Donald A. Holt
Dec 31, 2025
Dr. Donald Alexander Holt was born on January 29, 1932, in Joliet, Illinois, and passed away peacefully at home with his family present on December 31, 2025, in Monticello, Indiana. He grew up on the family farm near Minooka, Illinois, and attended grade and high school at Minooka Consolidated School.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 72 years, Marilyn...
Sandra "Sandy" K Watkins
Dec 27, 2025
Sandra Kay "Sandy" Watkins, 68, of Monticello, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis.
She was born on October 18, 1957 in Middlesboro, KY to the late Virgil J. and Juanita (Baker) Whitaker. On July 27, 1977 she married Douglas N. "Doug" Watkins at the Colburn Road Baptist Church in Lafayette. He survives.
She was...
Wayne L. Applegate
Dec 27, 2025
Wayne L. Applegate, 70, of South Bend, passed away on December 27, 2025 in South Bend.
He was born on April 6, 1955 in Monticello to the late Charles and Harmony (Ball) Applegate. He was the seventh of eight children.
He was a graduate of Twin Lakes High School and graduated from Indiana State University with a bachelor degree in education, attending...
James "J.J." Joseph Johnson
Dec 22, 2025
James "J.J." Joseph Johnson, 61, of Lafayette, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025 at I U Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.
He was born on November 19, 1964 in Winamac to the late Lowell and Shirley (Disinger) Johnson.
He attended West Central High School and grew up in the First Baptist Church in Francesville. During the last several years of his...
Sherry Ann Morgan - SERVICE CANCELLED - TO BE RESCHEDULED
Nov 25, 2025
It is with great joyfulness that I tell you that on this day, November 25th in the year of our Lord and Savior 2025 that I have joined my loved ones in heaven. Those proceeding me in death are my darling and devoted husband of 71 years, Art Morgan, as well as my parents, William Murrey Bunnell and Edna Kathryn...
Raymond "Dale" Burnett
Nov 24, 2025
Raymond "Dale" Burnett, 93, of Monticello passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025 at Milner Healthcare Center in Rossville.
He was born on August 22, 1932 at the family farm in Harrison County to the late Curtis and Cora (Montgomery) Burnett. On October 26, 1952, he married Norma June Van Meter in Delphi. She preceded him in death on January 24,...
Helen R. Beiswanger
Nov 23, 2025
Helen R. Beiswanger, 80, of Buffalo, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at her residence.
She was born on September 13, 1945 in Lafayette to the late Norbert L and Marian (Allgeier) Korty. On Oct 26, 1968 she married Harold Beiswanger at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Lafayette. He survives.
She was in the first freshman class and graduate of Lafayette...
