Obituaries
Monticello, IN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Monticello and White County, IN
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,...
John T. Ambrose
Nov 15, 2024
John T. Ambrose, Jr., 69, of Monticello, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024 at I U Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.
He was born on June 5, 1955 in Brownsville, PA to the late John T. and Pauline (Litwinovich) Ambrose.
He retired from the hot strip at U.S. Steel in Gary. He lived across from Indiana Beach where he enjoyed walking...
Emarene Abolt
Nov 7, 2024
Emarene Abolt, 104, of Monticello, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at White Oak Health Campus.
She was born on April 29, 1920 in Ambia, IN to the late Frank J. and Lola B. (Cheney) Matthews. She married Harold W. Miller in Lafayette and he passed away on January 28, 1998. She married Warren G. Abolt in Jacksonville, FL and...
Robert W. Thacker
Nov 5, 2024
Robert Walter Thacker, 76, of Monticello passed away at 10:17 p.m. Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at his home with his family at his side.
Bob was born on April 12, 1948, in Lafayette, Indiana, to the late Walter and Roberta (Platt) Thacker. He grew up in Monon, Indiana, and often told stories of those years which included fishing, bicycling, and playing...
Patricia A. Tittle
Nov 1, 2024
Patricia Ann "G.G." Tittle, 72, of Monticello, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024 at her residence.
She was born on February 9, 1952 in Quincy,IL to the late Eugene and Florence (Gauch) Vahle.
She attended Pekin High School in Pekin, IL. She also attended Pekin Bible Church. She worked as a kitchen and dining assistant at White Oak Health Campus. She...
