Obituaries
Monticello, IN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Monticello and White County, IN
Julia I. Martin
Dec 1, 2022
Julia I. Martin, 89, of Monticello, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Monticello Healthcare.
She was born on April 16, 1933 in Universal, IN to the late Homer and Esther (Ross) Monroe. On August 7, 1970 she married Donald Martin in Park Forest, IL. He preceded her in death.
Julia worked in the ladies clothing department at Sears in Park...
David Lee Johns, Sr.
Nov 24, 2022
David Lee Johns, Sr., 78, of Reynolds, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at I U Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.
He was born on October 18, 1944 in Monon to the late Harry, Sr. and Valeria (Bulington) Johns. On October 3, 1967 he married Sandy Hardesty at Guernsey Church of the Brethren. She survives.
David was the owner and operator...
Don Allen Rudo
Nov 22, 2022
Don Allen Rudo, 71, of Monticello, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at his residence.
He was born on July 6, 1951 in Rochester to the late George and Ruth (Floor) Rudo. On April 10, 2010 he married Janet (Schmitt) Stone in Zionsville. She survives.
Don graduated from high school in Muncie and was a graduate of Ball State University. He...
Carol Sue Sieckman
Nov 9, 2022
Carol Sue Sieckman, 88, of Monticello formerly of Reynolds, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Monticello Healthcare.
She was born on February 14, 1934 in Buffalo to Raymond and Meva (Evernham) Read. On December 10, 1976 she married Robert R. Sieckman at the Monticello Christian Church. He preceded her in death on September 16, 2010.
She was a graduate of...
Janice Kareen Alpha
Nov 9, 2022
Janice K. (Alexi) Alpha passed away on November 9, 2022 at her residence in Monticello.
She was born on June 13, 1942 in Warren, OH to the late John and Elaine (Brogneaux) Alexi, owners and operators of Vienna Boat and Motor Sales in Vienna, OH.
She graduated from St. Mary High School in Warren, OH. She attended one year of business school....
Dr. Michelle Luise Kyser
Nov 1, 2022
Dr. Michelle Luise Kyser, 53, of Monticello, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was born on April 29, 1969 in Indianapolis to the late Spencer "Steve" Phillips and Luise (Koehler) Phillips who survives. On May 14, 2004 she married Jeremy Kyser in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. He survives.
She was a graduate of Twin...
Bettie Lou (Kyburz) Hunt
Oct 29, 2022
Bettie Lou (Kyburz) Hunt, 83, of Idaville, passed away peacefully at home on October 29, 2022 surrounded by her husband and family.
Bettie was born on May 30, 1939 to Levi and Emma Jean Kyburz in rural Idaville, Carroll County, IN. Bettie attended Carson Grade School in Carroll County and graduated as valedictorian in 1957 from Idaville High School. On February...
Marilyn Jean Paschen
Oct 22, 2022
Marilyn Jean Paschen, 77, of Monticello, passed away at her residence on Friday, October 21, 2022.
She was born on October 8, 1945 in Pinckneyville, IL to the late Charles and Lorraine (Purcell) Monte. On July 23, 1988 she married James E. "Jim" Paschen at the Monticello Christian Church. He survives.
Marilyn was a graduate of Pinckneyville High School and earned her...
Marie Christine Phipps
Oct 22, 2022
Marie Christine Phipps, 101, of Chesterton, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Chesterton Manor.
She was born on February 2, 1921 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin to the late Theodore and Mable (Fontaine) Helgerson.
Marie was a member of the Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall. She was in nursing training while her husband was at war, and then took on being a homemaker...
Robert J. Pellegrini
Oct 21, 2022
Robert J. Pellegrini, 58, of Monticello, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 21, 2022 at I U Health White Memorial Hospital.
He was born on April 2, 1964 in Chicago to the late Anthony Pellegrini and Margaret L. "Cookie" (Friedrich) Pellegrini. His mother survives and resides in St. John, IN. On April 20, 1991 he married Barbara Krieg in Merrillville and...
Ralph T. Sloan
Oct 15, 2022
Ralph T. Sloan, 85, formerly of Mendota, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2022 at Illinois Veteran's Home at LaSalle.
Ralph was born April 5, 1937 in Mendota to Joseph and Euna (Becket) Sloan.
Ralph graduated from Mendota High School in 1955. He immediately joined the United States Army and was stationed in Germany for two years. Ralph worked as a carpenter for...
Harry Edward "Ed" Lawson, Jr.
Oct 2, 2022
Harry Edward "Ed" Lawson, Jr., 79, of Wolcott, passed away at 6:44 pm, Sunday, October 2, 2022.
He was born on October 21, 1942 in Lafayette to the late Harry Edward and Lena Melvina (Lewis) Lawson, Sr.
On April 2, 1965 at the Wolcott Baptist Church he married Barbara Smith. She survives in Wolcott.
Ed was a 1960 graduate of Wolcott High School....
Julia Lynne Poore
Sep 29, 2022
Julia Lynne Poore, 56, of Burnettsville, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft. Wayne.
She was born on November 6, 1965 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to Douglas Albert Barnard and the late Nancy May (Armstrong) Barnard. She married Guy Poore on December 3, 2011 in Lake Cicott. He survives in Burnettsville.
Julia was proud of...
Cynthia Louise Moore
Sep 26, 2022
Cynthia Louise Moore, of Monticello, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022 at her sister's residence.
She was born in Lafayette to the late Robert and Sharon (Damon) Schmitter.
She was a 1975 graduate of Twin Lakes High School and worked as a private housekeeper and in lawn care. She also cleaned at Shadyhill Speedway race track for her father. Cindi enjoyed...
Jayne Scroggs
Sep 24, 2022
Jayne Jeanne Scroggs, 78, of Monticello, died peacefully Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Indianapolis.
Born December 15, 1943, in Logansport, IN, to the late Walter and Mary Delorous Scroggs., she attended Logansport High School.
She is survived by her two brothers, Robert Scroggs of Carmel, IN and Walter Bruce Scroggs Junior of Lake St. Louis, MO as well as 7 nephews and...
Joan Biddle
Sep 23, 2022
Joan Biddle, 68, of Reynolds, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022 at Mulberry Health & Retirement Community in Mulberry, IN.
She was born on April 21, 1954 in Princeton, IN to the late William and Mary Lou (Cape) Helm.
Joan had worked at Jordan Manufacturing, but was primarily a homemaker. She enjoyed reading, coffee, playing online games, especially June's Journey. She...
Linda Carol Hintz
Sep 18, 2022
Linda Carol Hintz of Kennewick Washington left this life on Sunday, September 18, 2022. She passed peacefully at the Chaplaincy Hospice House in Kennewick. She was 86 years old.
She was born on January 16th, 1936 in White County, Indiana. Her parents are Jonathan Lee Capper and Bertha Evelyn Fry. She was married on July 18th, 1954 to Joseph Charles Hintz...
Frances "Fran" Rojewski
Sep 17, 2022
Frances "Fran" Rojewski, 83, of Monticello, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at IU Health Arnett Hospital.
She was born on March 6, 1939 in Chicago to the late Walter and Victoria (Lis) Czerwinski. On April 20, 1963 she married Norbert Rojewski at St. Michael Church in Chicago, and were married for 55 years until the passing of Norbert in...
Jerry L. Smeltzer
Sep 17, 2022
Jerry L. Smeltzer, 83, of Rensselaer, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Rensselaer Care Center. Arrangements are entrusted and pending with Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home. If you have any information regarding Mr. Smeltzer's surviving family, please contact the funeral home at 574-583-5777.
Donald Dean "Chuck" Scroggs
Sep 15, 2022
Donald Dean "Chuck" Scroggs, 82, of Monticello, passed away at 11:45 pm, Thursday, September 15, 2022 at White Oak Health Campus.
He was born on December 19, 1939 in Idaville in the family home to the late James David and Viola Mae (Shafer) Scroggs.
Don was a 1957 graduate of Idaville School. He was a member of the Idaville First Church of...
