Obituaries
Monticello, IN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Monticello and White County, IN
Carol Blohm
Jan 30, 2025
Carol L. Blohm, 69, of Peru, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
She was born on September 7, 1955 in Lafayette to the late Cecil and Dorotha (Roach) Allen.
She was a 1974 graduate of Twin Lakes High School.
Carol was a passionate volunteer at the Salvation Army in Peru where she worked in the food...
Dolores Ann Kelly
Jan 28, 2025
Dolores Ann Kelly, 85, of Plymouth, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at her residence in Plymouth.
She was born on November 14, 1939 in White County, close to Brookston to the late Aloysious I. "Al" and Louise (Becker) Kirchgessner. On February 15, 1958 she married James E. Kelly in Delphi. He preceded her in death on November 14, 2023.
She...
Norma June Burnett
Jan 24, 2025
Norma June Burnett, 90, of Monticello, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 at Milner Community Healthcare in Rossville,
She was born on June 21, 1934 in Pulaski County on the family farm to the late Cecil Van Meter and Maggie (Baer) Ferdinand. On October 26, 1952, she married Raymond Dale Burnett in Delphi. He survives.
She was a 1952 graduate of...
Lawrence "Bill" W. Culp
Jan 20, 2025
Lawrence W. "Bill" Culp, 92, of Monticello, passed away on January 20, 2025 at Monticello Healthcare.
He was born on April 14, 1932 in Monon to True and Edith (Smith) Culp. On May 1, 1982 he married Bonnie (Lee) Cohee at Bell Center Church. She preceded him in death in 2015.
He was a 1951 graduate of Monon High School. Bill went...
Arlene R. Darnstaedt
Jan 14, 2025
Arlene R. Darnstaedt, 93, of Monticello, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at White Oak Health Campus.
She was born on December 31, 1931 in Chalmers to the late G. Alfred and Ida Belle (Reynolds) Peters. On November 22, 1950 she married Donald A. "Don" Darnstaedt at the old Monticello Christian Church. He preceded her in death on April 10,...
Mark Wright
Jan 13, 2025
Mark Wright was born to Ervin F. "Bud" Wright and Beverly Sue (Grist) Wright in Kokomo, IN on October 1, 1958. He passed away on Monday January 13, 2025. He graduated from Kokomo High School in 1977 and over the years accrued credits through Indiana University, most recently receiving a certificate in agronomy from Purdue Univ. in 2023.
In October 1997...
Richard "Rick" S. Schlimme
Jan 13, 2025
Richard (Rick) Schlimme passed away January 13, 2025 at home with his family surrounding him.
Rick was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 8, 1945. His parents were Richard and Gloria (Coutoure) Schlimme. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and was stationed at Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines during the Vietnam War. After being...
Deborah G. Bailey
Jan 12, 2025
Deborah G. Bailey, 73, of Monticello, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at IU White Memorial Hospital in Monticello.
She was born on April 17, 1951 in Monticello to John and Isabel (Kassabaum) Bailey.
She was a graduate of Bloomington High School South. Deborah enjoyed television and loved pets. She'll be missed by her dog, Mango and cat, Jake.
She is survived...
David J. Oudbier
Jan 9, 2025
David Judson Oudbier, 75, of Monticello, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at White Oak Health Campus in Monticello.
He was born on August 6, 1949 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Judson and Leith (Harvey) Oudbier. On April 12, 1980 he married Kathie B. Spitzer in Monticello. She survives.
He was a 1968 graduate of South Christian High School...
Carolyn Sue Oliver
Jan 6, 2025
Carolyn S. Oliver, 81, of Idaville, went to be her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 6, 2025 at I U Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.
She was born on February 13, 1943 in Lafayette to the late Ralph Saubert and Mary Jane (Wilson). On September 10, 1960 she married Robert Oliver in Lafayette. He survives. They have lived the last...
Jimmie E. Hunt
Jan 3, 2025
Jimmie E. Hunt, 88, of Idaville, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025 at his home in Idaville.
He was born on June 7, 1936 at the family farm in Idaville to the late Charles and Blanch (Burns) Hunt. He married the former Bettie Kyburz on February 21, 1959 in the original Christian Church in Monticello. Bettie preceded Jimmie in death...
Zelda Marie Jennings
Jan 3, 2025
Zelda Marie Jennings, 101, of Monticello, passed away on January 3, 2025 at White Oak Health Campus in Monticello.
She was born on July 25, 1923 in Monticello on the Jennings farm to the late Walter William and Fara (Schultz) Jennings.
Zelda attended Monticello South Side School and went on to be a care giver. She worked in childcare for 15 years...
Leona Wright
Dec 27, 2024
Leona Maxine (McCall) Wright was born on the family farm three miles north of Idaville to James Franklin McCall and Nellie Lue (Nelson McCall on October 26, 1925 on her father's birthday.
She married Wilbur Gale Wright, Sr. on January 26, 1952 at the Idaville Methodist Church. They were parents to three sons: Wilbur Gale (wife Susie) Wright, Jr., James Gleason...
Betty Ellen Lawson
Dec 24, 2024
Betty Ellen Lawson, 96, of Monticello, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.
She was born on June 11, 1928 in White County near Wolcott to the late Robert H. and Clara B. (Vaughn) Lawson. She married Noel Lord and he preceded her in death.
She was a graduate of Monticello High School and graduated from...
Dottie Goodwin
Dec 23, 2024
Dorothy A. "Dottie" Goodwin, 82, of Remington, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 at her home in Remington.
She was born on July 30, 1942 in Wolcott to the late George and Margaret (Kingma) Brown. On September 3, 1960 she married Charles Arthur "Art" Goodwin at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Remington. He preceded her in death August...
Gordon Crawford
Dec 16, 2024
Gordon Ray Crawford, 88, of Buffalo, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024 at I U Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.
He was born on June 13, 1936 in Lansing, IL to the late Robert F. and Geraldine (Jones) Crawford. His mother remarried and was later known as Geraldine Wiseley. On May 29, 1976, Gordon married the former Judy (Tucker) Lemmon...
Mary Lorene Shine
Dec 9, 2024
Mary Lorene Shine, 91, of Monticello, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, December 9, 2024.
She was born on January 22, 1933 in Fairfield, IL to the late Virgil and Kansas Mae (Brock) Meeks. She married Howard Shine on September 5, 1953 in Fairfield. He preceded her in death on June 9, 2000.
She attended Fairfield...
Darlene Kay Bridge
Dec 8, 2024
Darlene Kay (Landis) Bridge, 88 of Idaville passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2024 at her home.
She was born on December 21, 1935 at the family home in Cass County near Logansport, the daughter of the late Charles “Cotton” and Dorothy (Allen) Landis. She married the love of her life, Paul “Mert” Bridge on April 11, 1954 at the Methodist...
Betty J. Jones
Dec 3, 2024
Betty Joan Jones, 93, of Monticello passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at I U Health White Memorial Hospital.
She was born on October 17, 1931 at the family farm in Carroll County near Camden to the late Truman and Mable (Horn) McCarty. On November 19, 1949 she married John N. Jones in North Judson. He preceded her in death...
Richard "Dick" C. Swayze
Nov 26, 2024
Richard Cover “Dick” Swayze, 89, of Monticello, IN, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at White County IU Hospital.
Dick was born in his family home on August 7, 1935, in Jackson Township, IN, the son of Galen and Alice (Cover) Swayze. He was a 1953 graduate of Royal Center High School. On September 18, 1955, he married his best friend,...
