Obituaries
Monticello, IN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Monticello and White County, IN
Norma M. Miller
Mar 20, 2023
Norma M. Miller, 99, of Chalmers, passed away on March 20, 2023 at Franciscan Health Lafayette East.
She was born on May 19, 1923 in White County, Indiana on the family farm, the daughter of the late Albert C. and Esther L. (Bardonner) Hintzman. She married Donald Dean Miller at the St. James Lutheran Church in Reynolds on March 5, 1944....
Shirley J. Buschman
Mar 20, 2023
Shirley J. Buschman, 80, of Monticello, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023 at IU Health White Memorial Hospital.
She was born on June 3, 1942 in White County to the late Sonnie Hubert "Bub" and Dora (Mitchell) Swartz. On October 2, 1960 she married Paul W. Buschman at the St. James Lutheran Church, Reynolds. He survives.
Shirley was a 1960 graduate...
Alma Rose Redmon
Mar 14, 2023
Alma Rose Redmon, 86, of Reynolds, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at her residence.
She was born on February 11, 1937 in Monon to the late Harry and Valeria (Bulington) Johns. Her marriage was to John Howard Redmon. He preceded her in death on November 16, 1988.
She attended Monon High School and was a homemaker. She was a founding...

Barbara Elaine Gillies
Mar 11, 2023
Barbara Elaine Gillies, 73, of Monticello, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 11, 2023, surrounded by her family.
She was born on July 26, 1949 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Russell B. and Anne M. (LaGrange) Alyea. On March 17, 2013 she married James Gillies at St. Peter-in-Chains Catholic Church in Ardrossan, Ayrsihre, Scotland. He survives in Monticello.
Barbara was a...
Patsy Irene Mccall
Mar 8, 2023
Patsy Irene McCall, 84, of Monticello, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at her residence.
She was born on April 26, 1938 in Logansport to the late James and Lela (Martin) Skaggs.
On occasion, Patsy attended the Monticello United Methodist Church and really enjoyed the Soup or the Soul ministry.
Patsy was primarily a homemaker. She loved playing Euchre, Dice, SKIP-BO and...
Scott Charles Davis
Mar 7, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Scott Charles Davis, on March 7th, 2023 in Lafayette, Indiana.
Scott was 65years old.Scott was born on April 26th, 1957 in Jacksonville, Florida. Adopted by his loving parents Raymond and Elaine Davis, Scott grew up in Mt.Prospect, Illinois and graduated from Barrington High School (1975).
He attended both Lake Forest College...
Col. James Malcolm Davis
Mar 4, 2023
James Malcolm Davis, age 75, of Monticello, went to his heavenly home on March 4, 2023.
Jim was born to George and Doris (Setterson) Davis on August 28, 1947, in Indianapolis. He
was in the Shortridge High School Class of 1965 and went on to attend Indiana University
where he was a member of the Theta Xi fraternity. He graduated from IU with...
Linda Diane Austin
Feb 25, 2023
Linda Diane Austin, 73, of Monticello, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at her residence.
She was born on August 13, 1949 in Burnettsville to the late Ray and Evelyn Johnson. On February 21, 1990 she married John "Dog" Austin. He preceded her in death on November 10, 2015.
Linda worked for Emerson in Monticello, retiring after 30 years. She was...
Scott Douglas Metzger
Feb 12, 2023
Scott Douglas Metzger, 60, of Monticello, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at his residence in Monticello.
He was born on July 27, 1962 in Ft. Wayne to the late Robert Metzger and Marilyn (Grogg) Metzger. His mother later remarried and was known as Marilyn Gutwein. On July 22, 1994 he married Sherry Blissitt in Monticello. She survives.
Scott was a...
Jean Elizabeth Mcaninch
Jan 31, 2023
Jean Elizabeth McAninch, 84, of Monticello, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Mulberry Health.
She was born on October 28, 1938 in Ipswich, England to the late William and Charlotte (Saddler) Polley.
On February 16, 1957 she married Merrill McAninch in Ipswich, England, and would have been married for 65 years. He survives in Monticello.
Jean was a graduate of Christ...
Mark Dame
Jan 27, 2023
ALL SERVICES ARE ENTRUSTED WITH RANDALL & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME IN NOBLESVILLE, IN
Mark Dame, EdD, MHA, CPHRM, FACHE, 60, formally of Lubbock, Texas, and now Westfield, Indiana, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 at his home. He is survived by his beloved wife of 29 years, Holly, and his sole child, Abigail, 20. Also surviving are his mother, Sharon...
Mary Jo Minier
Jan 21, 2023
Mary Jo Minier, 93, of Monticello, passed away at 5:35 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 2023, at IU Health White Memorial Hospital.
She was born on October 13, 1929, in Earl Park, Ind., to the late George Alvin and Mobile (Wolfe) Carter. She married Robert Charles Minier, Sr. He preceded her in death. She later married George M. Brock. They divorced, but...
Jean W. Ayers
Jan 17, 2023
Rain or Shine!At 9:00AM, Saturday, April 27, 2024 there will be a dedication ceremony naming a Monticello softball field in the memory of Jean W. Ayers who passed in January 2023 after a short battle with cancer.Jean, along with friends and supporters, pioneered the girls’ softball programs in Monticello in 1974. Please join us in the unveiling of a plaque...
William W. Vaughn
Jan 11, 2023
William "Bill" W. Vaughn, 80, of Lafayette, formerly of Monticello passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at his residence.
He was born on August 30, 1942 in Indianapolis to the late William M. and Bonnie (Bailey) Vaughn. On September 22, 1972 he married Karen (Sexton) in Indianapolis. She preceded him in death July 26, 2020.
He was a 1959 graduate of...
Erma M. Musall
Jan 9, 2023
Erma M. Musall, 91, of Monticello, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023 at Ascension St.Vincent Hospital in Carmel.
She was born on April 18, 1931 in Pulaski, IN to the late Clarence and Dessie Smith. On July 17, 1949 she married Robert Musall in Pulaski. He preceded her in death October 16, 2014.
Erma was a member of the First Baptist...
John Franklin Walker
Jan 8, 2023
John Franklin Walker, 77, of Monticello, passed away at 8:43pm, Sunday, January 8, 2023 at IU Health White Memorial Hospital in Monticello.
He was born on September 28, 1945 in Chicago to the late Ray and Lorene (Goodwin) Walker.
On June 4, 1966 he married Mary Schneider in Burbank, Illinois. She survives in Monticello.
John was a graduate of Lindblom High School in...
Barry L. Alpha
Jan 5, 2023
Barry L. Alpha, 75, of Monticello, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Hickory Creek at Winamac.
He was born on December 25, 1947 in Rensselaer to the late Robert A. and Viola Mae (Downs) Alpha. On March 5, 1983 he married Susie Vigus at the Monticello Christian Church. She survives.
Barry graduated from Twin Lakes High School in 1966 and...
Thomas Basil Goffe
Dec 26, 2022
Thomas Basil Goffe was born June 19, 1923, to Richard and Anna Goffe in Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, England. Tom came to America with his parents and brother in November, 1929. He graduated from Portage High School in 1942. On February 13, 1943, he was drafted into the U.S. Army Air Corp, serving through 1945. He belonged to 71st Squadron and...
Perry L. Godlove
Dec 24, 2022
Perry L. Godlove, 90, of Monticello, passed away at 3:36 am, Saturday, December 24, 2022 at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.
He was born on January 6, 1932 in Carroll County to the late Charles Robison and Mariah Fannie (Small) Godlove. On December 4, 1955 he married the former Louise Hibner at the Pike Creek Church of the Brethren. She...
Leonard Simala
Dec 18, 2022
Leonard Simala, 91, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at his home in Monon.
He was born on August 13, 1931 in Hammond to the late Michael and Stella (Janowski) Simala. On March 9, 1990 he married Romaine Gormack in Crown Point. She preceded him in death on May 8, 2015.
He was a member of Our Lady of the Lakes...