Obituaries
Monticello, IN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Monticello and White County, IN
Ralph H. Knauer
Mar 13, 2017
Ralph H. Knauer was born on November 2, 1933 in Newark, New Jersey to Herman O. and Martha E. Knauer. They had immigrated from eastern Germany in the late '20s. He married Ruth B. Brock on June 9, 1956. They celebrated their 60th anniversary with their entire family last summer and she survives. Ralph took piano lessons for several years...
Kimberly C. Diehl
Mar 6, 2017
Kimberly C. Diehl, 46, of Monticello, passed away, Monday, March 6, 2017 in Monticello.She was born on May 11, 1970 in Harvey, Illinois to John and Judy (Gilbert) Diehl, of Wheatfield.Kimberly was a 1989 graduate from KV High School. She was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Delphi. Kimberly was an exceptional, fun-loving waitress at The Riverside Restaurant,...
Deborah A. Carnahan
Mar 5, 2017
Deborah A. Carnahan, 61, of Monticello passed away at 8:48 pm, Sunday, March 5, 2017 at her residence.She was born on April 13, 1955 in Chicago to the late Lloyd Minger and Mary (Formoso) Minger who survives. On July 12, 1985 in Monticello, she married Lloyd F. Carnahan and he survives.She was a 1973 graduate of twin Lakes High School....
Mildred 'Millie' Westberg
Mar 2, 2017
Mildred C. "Millie" Westberg, 94, of Monticello passed away on March 2, 2017, at 4:05 am at Monticello Healthcare.She was born on August 25, 1922 in Clare, IL to the late Charles and Eva (Kensinger) Byers. On May 5, 1947, in Geneva, IL she married Lester "Les" Westberg and he preceded her in death on July 9, 2011.She was a...
Roberttie 'Bobbie' Eastwood
Mar 1, 2017
Roberttie "Bobbie" Eastwood, 90, of Anderson, passed away at 12:20 pm, Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Providence Nursing Home in Anderson.She was born on February 12, 1927 in Alexandria to the late Robert William and Ywanite (Simpson) Hartman. She attended Alexandria High School and worked the majority of her career as a cook and restaurant manager. She also enjoyed a...
Daisy June Cook
Feb 21, 2017
Daisy June Cook, 68, of Monticello, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 in Monticello.She was born on June 26, 1948 in Lafayette to the late Clarence and Ethel (Ward) Draper.Daisy was a security guard for Tri-State Security for five years. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with friends and family. She is survived by three sons, George P. (Dawn)...
Lilly C. Longere
Feb 16, 2017
Lilly C. Longere, 87, of Monticello passed away at 4:40 pm on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Monticello Healthcare.She was born on March 31, 1929 in Indianapolis to the late William and Ruth (Blair) Gibbons. On January 25, 1964 in Indianapolis, she married Donald E. Longere and he preceded her in death March 30, 2001.She was a member of the...
Edward A. 'Ed' Holderly
Feb 16, 2017
Edward A. "Ed" Holderly, 65, of Delphi, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017.He was born on October 1, 1951 in Lafayette to the late Melvin T. and Elsie V. (Nelson) Holderly.He was a 1969 graduate of Twin Lakes High School and received his bachelor degree from Indiana State University. He worked at Cromcraft Revington in Delphi for over 40...
Samuel A. Meek
Feb 14, 2017
Samuel A. Meek, 57 of Monticello passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Monticello Healthcare. Arrangements are pending with Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home in Monticello.
Betty Lou Powers
Feb 4, 2017
Betty Lou Powers, 84, of Monticello passed away at 8:00 am, on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at her residence.She was born on December 5, 1932 in South Bend to the late Rolland and Elizabeth (Hullinger) Snyder. On October 22, 1949 in Hartford Kentucky, she married Jimmie D. Powers and he preceded her in death on November 4, 2015.Betty was primarily...
Velda 'Jeanie' Bilyeu
Feb 2, 2017
Velda J. "Jeanie" Bilyeu, 86, of Monticello passed away at 5:15 am, Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Lakeview Village in Monticello.She was born May 2, 1930 in Illinois to the late James Henry and Ione (Smith) Borth. Her marriage was to Walter G Bilyeu and he preceded her in death July 24, 1988.She was a graduate of Wrights Beauty College...
Elizabeth 'Betty' Hunt
Jan 23, 2017
Elizabeth B. "Betty" Hunt, 90, of Monticello formerly of Idaville passed away Monday, January 23, 2017.She was born on December 12, 1926 in Milwaukee to the late William and Helen (Carr) Baer. The family moved back to Monticello in 1929 and she attended schools in White County.On December 12, 1943 she married Harold Hunt in White County. He preceded her...
Kristopher M. 'Kris' Miller
Jan 17, 2017
Kristopher Michael "Kris" Miller, 18, of Monticello, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017.He was born on July 8, 1998 in Monticello to Gary M. Miller and Kimberly A. Butler.He was a senior at Twin Lakes High School. Kris enjoyed playing video games and talking to his online friends. He was very fond of his dog, Princess. Kris was a jokester...
Ronald Rex Stanley
Jan 12, 2017
Ronald Rex "Ron" Stanley, 81, of Monticello, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017 in West Lafayette.He was born on April 26, 1936 in Danville to the late Maxwell Ernest and Mildred (Smith) Stanley. His life companion, Jean Rector survives in West Lafayette. He was a Danville High School graduate and was a life long farmer starting out on his...
James L. 'Jim' Wilson
Jan 11, 2017
James Lyle "Jim" Wilson, 68, of Monticello passed away January 11, 2017 at his residence. James was born August 21, 1948 in Chicago at Roseland Community Hospital to the late Frank and Dolores (Nelson) Wilson. The Wilson family made Mount Greenwood, which is on the far southwest side of Chicago, their home for many years to come.Jim attended Annie Keller...
Richard Snyder
Jan 9, 2017
Richard R. Snyder, 86, of Monticello, passed away at 2:41 am, Monday, January 9, 2017 at I.U. White Memorial Hospital.He was born on December 16, 1930 in Reynolds to the late Ernest and Mary (Davis) Snyder. On April 18, 1952 he married Birdie R. Biggs in Kentucky. She preceded him in death on December 14, 2002.Richard was a graduate of...
Anna Scripter
Jan 9, 2017
Anna M. Scripter, 80, of Burnettsville, passed away at 4:15 am, Monday, January 9, 2017 at Miller's Merry Manor in Logansport.She was born on May 21, 1936 in Jasper County to the late Kenneth A. and Alberta (Wentz) Pearson. On May 8, 1954 she married James L. Sterrett in Brookston, and he preceded her in death. On February 20, 1992...
Joan Mikesell
Jan 8, 2017
Joan E. "Jo" Mikesell, 93, of Monticello, formerly of Adams Township near Delphi, passed away at 2:53 pm, Sunday, January 8, 2017 at White Oak Health Campus.She was born on April 12, 1923 in Galesburg, IL to the late Harry S. and Hazel (Jenkins) Douglass. On November 27, 1941 she married Paul C. Mikesell at the family home in Adams...
William L. 'Bill' Britton
Jan 5, 2017
William L. "Bill" Britton, 61, of Monticello, passed away at 3:21 pm, Thursday, January 5, 2017 at IU Health White Memorial Hospital.He was born on May 17, 1955 in Lafayette to the late Howard "Howdy" and Ann (Stemple) Britton.He was a 1974 graduate of Twin Lakes High School and was a Self employed contractor. Bill remodeled houses and was especially...
Rosemary Curbox
Jan 5, 2017
Rosemary Curbox, 93, of Monticello, went home to be with her loving husband, Jack and their Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 5, 2017.She was born on October 17, 1923 in her great grandparents home in Monticello to the late Ray Pinkney and Elsie Marie (Hickle) Anwiler. On March 28, 1943 she married Henry C. "Jack" Curbox and he preceded...
