Obituaries
Monticello, IN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Monticello and White County, IN
Cary Davis
Mar 4, 2025
Cary Davis, 66, of Monticello, Indiana died of ALS at home on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
He was born in Monticello on September 21, 1958 to Clyde and Doris (Landes) Davis. He graduated from Twin Lakes High School in 1977.
Over the years he worked at Sare’s egg farm, John Deere shops (12 years), Caterpillar (30 years 27 days), and Jon Lilly...
Penny Sue Boyd
Feb 28, 2025
Penny Sue Boyd, 61 of Monticello passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on March 6, 1963 to the late Homer Foster and Dolly Jane (Harper) Amos. She married Ricky Lee Boyd on December 22, 2006 in Valparaiso. He survives.
Penny was a homemaker and received her General Education Degree from...
Patricia "Pat" Horney
Feb 27, 2025
Patricia J. "Pat" Horney, 93, of Monticello, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at her residence.
She was born on April 10, 1931 in Royal Center to Archie and Bessie (Elkins) Doud. On May 7, 1961 she married Michael F. Horney. He preceded her in death on December 21, 2013.
She was a graduate of Monticello High School and worked as...
Gary Douglas Baker
Feb 21, 2025
Gary D. Baker, 54, of Monticello, IN passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025.
Gary was born on August 10, 1970, in Kokomo, IN and was a 1989 graduate of Capital High School in Helena, Montana. After graduation, Gary enlisted in the United States Army into the 25th Infantry Field Artillery Battalion.
Gary was a dedicated member of his community. He spent...
Elaine R. Howard
Feb 10, 2025
Elaine R. Howard, 71, of Monticello went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 10, 2025 at her home.
She was born on October 24, 1953 in Lafayette to the late Otto and Hildegard (Wehrmann) Rohwedder. She married her high school sweetheart, Mark E. Howard on October 26, 1975 in Reynolds. He survives.
Elaine was a graduate of North...
Rosemary Butt
Feb 4, 2025
Rosemary Butt, 89, of Monticello, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at her residence.
She was born on December 23, 1935 in Fulton County to the late Orval and Bernice (Thommen) Stookey. She married Bernard "Bernie" Butt and preceded her in death on October 22, 2017.
She grew up in Peru and was a graduate of Peru High School. She later...
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...
