Obituaries
Monticello, IN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Monticello and White County, IN
Diane L. Blackwell
Jan 20, 2020
Diane Lynn (Templeton) Blackwell passed peacefully on the 20th of January, 2020 in Monticello, Indiana at the age of 75. Diane is survived by her children Kelly Smolek of Monticello, Dr. Brent (Shannon) Blackwell of Indianapolis; her three grandsons Elijah, Samuel and Nathanial Smolek of Idaville; her life partner Carl "Doc" Zarse of Reynolds; and a sister, Vicki Pugh, of...
James Edward Reed
Jan 18, 2020
James Edward Reed, 87, of Monticello, passed away on Saturday evening, January 18, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 1, 1932 in Clinton County, Indiana to the late Roy A. and Violet (Timmons) Reed. His father passed away when Jim was a toddler and his mother remarried the now late Leon Altic...
Julius De La Garza
Jan 17, 2020
Julius Avery De La Garza, Monticello, was born into the arms of Jesus at 4:29 pm, Friday, January 17, 2020. He is the infant son of Ann Marie Shain and Jacob Nephi De La Garza both of Monticello. Also surviving are paternal grandparents, Lidia and Jime Espino of Monticello; Stacy and Roy Shain, Jr of Rantoul, IL; paternal great grandmother,...
Edwin 'Ed' Brothers
Jan 12, 2020
Edwin "Ed" Brothers, 73, of Monticello, passed away at 12:19 am, Sunday, January 12, 2020 in Plymouth, Indiana. Ed was born on May 18, 1946 in Lafayette to the late Archie Edwin and Esther (Anderson) Brothers. On October 28, 1978 he married the former Judy Call in Portage, Indiana and she survives. Ed was a 1964 graduate of Twin Lakes...
Thomas 'Tom' E. Diener
Jan 10, 2020
Tom Diener, 87, passed away peacefully at his home in Monticello, IN with his wife, Marge by his side at 10:10 p.m. on January 10, 2020. Tom was the son of Walter and Althea (Benning) Diener, born in Chicago, Illinois and is survived by his wife, Marjorie, married 62 years; children, Michael (Kristie), Michelle (Dave) Filicicchia, Phillip (Donna), Steven (Lisa)...
Dennis R. Daetwiler
Dec 28, 2019
Dennis R. Daetwiler, "Double D", 74, of Monticello, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019 at White Oak Health Campus. He was born on February 19, 1945 to the late Lauren and Geraldine (Murray) Daetwiler. On June 14, 1975 he married the former Justine Hivick in Bridgeview, IL and she survives. He was a graduate of Center High School in Kansas...
Alicia S. Fletcher
Dec 24, 2019
Alicia S. (Ennis) Fletcher, 66, of Delphi passed away at 2:39 am, Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. She was born October 24, 1953 in Lebanon, the daughter of the late Emanuel and Mary (Caldwell) Ennis formerly of Boone County, Indiana. She was a 1972 graduate of Lebanon High School and also of Indiana Business...
Cherry Diane Clevenger
Dec 23, 2019
Cherry Diane Radcliffe Clevenger - artist, nurse and florist - passed from this life on December 23, 2019. Diane was friend, companion and beloved wife of 52 years to Jon, caring mother of Andrea (Lonnie) Ray, David (Dawn) and Christopher (Angela). She was also had a special place in her heart for her grandchildren Wyatt, Olivia, Baron, Archer and Walker....
Helen E. Burns
Dec 18, 2019
Helen E. (Feldhaus) Burns, 93, of Monticello, passed away at 3:57 pm, Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. Helen was born on September 16, 1926 in Jasper County on the family farm in Fair Oaks to the late Walter and Helena (Schmal) Feldhaus. On November 24, 1956, at the St. Augustine Catholic Church in Rensselaer,...
Jean Ollman
Dec 14, 2019
Jean Catherine (Montgomery) Ollman (1923-2019) Monticello, IN-Jean Catherine (Montgomery) Ollman, age 96, of Monticello, Indiana, died onSaturday, December 14 at 5:15 p.m. at her home with many family members at her side.Born February 2, 1923 in Genoa, Illinois, Jean was the daughter of Mary (Walker) Montgomeryand Glenn Montgomery. On August 8, 1939, Jean married her soulmate, Edward C. Ollman Jr....
Alan C. English
Dec 12, 2019
Dr. Alan C. English, 77, passed away at Waters Edge Village, Muncie, IN on December 12, 2019. Alan was born in Paragould, AR on November 16, 1942, the son of Wallace D. and Frances Sue (Hodge) English. Alan was an Associate Professor of Theatre at Ball State University. He completed his PhD at the University of Missouri-Columbia and joined the...
Martha 'Sue' Drake
Dec 9, 2019
Martha "Sue" Drake, 83, of Monticello, passed away at 6:00 am, Monday, December 9, 2019 at her residence. She was born on November 10, 1936 in Bloomington to the late Donald and Evelyn (Lawson) Prince. On July 1, 1956 she married Ronald L. Drake in Bloomington. He preceded her in death on May 30, 2005. She was a graduate of...
John Gilbert 'Gil' Leonard
Dec 5, 2019
John Gilbert "Gil" Leonard, 62, of Monticello, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on May 18, 1957 in Logansport to the late John Kenneth and Pearl (Silver) Leonard of Buffalo. He married the former Arlene (Hero) Benninghoff on April 15, 2017 after dating for twenty years. Gil was a 1976 graduate...
Helen L. Yauch
Dec 4, 2019
Helen L. Yauch, 93, of Monticello, passed away at 3:59 pm, Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at White Oak health Campus in Monticello. She was born on September 21, 1926 in Calvin, OK to the late McClellan "Mack" and Lucille (Scales) Hardwick. On June 9, 1948 she married Charles Yauch in Oklahoma City, OK. He preceded her in death on September...
Charles Budreau
Nov 29, 2019
Charles "Chuck" Budreau, 77, of Monticello, passed away at 11:40 am, Friday, November 29, 2019 at Monticello Healthcare. He was born on January 29, 1942 in Earl Park, Indiana to the late Kenneth and Elizabeth (Muller) Budreau. He spent over thirty years with his longtime companion, Linda Barrett who survives. Chuck graduated from Earl Park High School and was a...
Cynthia 'Cindy Harrison
Nov 27, 2019
Cynthia "Cindy" Harrison, 44, of Monticello, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis. She was born on March 3, 1975 in Johnson City, TN to the late Bobby Joe and Peggy Jo (Hawkins) Harrison. She attended Twin Lakes High school and later worked as a custodian at Roosevelt Middle School and helped her dad refinish...
Jean Hanway
Nov 27, 2019
Jean F. Hanway, 92, of Francesville, formerly of Monon, passed away, Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Parkview Haven in Francesville. She was born on April 15, 1927 in East St. Louis, IL to the late Clarence and Melva (Strickland) Fein. She grew up and graduated in the St. Louis area. Jean was the widow of Thad Hanway. They met on...
John Michael 'Mike' Ashton
Nov 21, 2019
John Michael "Mike" Ashton, 68, of Monticello, passed away at 12:25 pm, Thursday, November 21, 2019 at I U Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. He was born on July 28, 1951 in Lafayette to the late Thomas "Dirk" and Sarah "Sally" (Cripe) Ashton. On July 28, 1973 he married Pamela Logan at the Idaville Methodist Church and she survives. Mike...
Gwendlyn Conner
Nov 14, 2019
Gwendolyn Pearl Conner, 82, of Delphi, passed away at 12:30 pm, Thursday, November 14, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on March 12, 1937 in Lafayette to the late Frederick and Eva (White) Carter. She had three marriages. Husbands, Wade Morgan, Jerome Weis, and Harold Conner all preceded her in death. Gwendolyn had worked several...
Patricia Ann Fisher-Surber
Nov 6, 2019
Patricia Ann Fisher-Surber passed away on November 6, 2019. She was born in Monticello to the late R. Lamar "Swifty" and Thelma "Lucille" (Scales) Parrish. Patricia married Carl Wayne Fisher on September 26, 1954. He passed away on December 24, 1994. Patricia married David L. Surber on July 11, 1999 and he survives. Patricia enjoyed riding motorcycles and traveling all...
