Obituaries
Monticello, IN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Monticello and White County, IN
Elizabeth E. Rupe
Sep 12, 2011
Elizabeth E. Rupe, 66, of Monticello died at 2:15 am, Monday, September 12, 2011, at Monticello Assisted Living and Healthcare Center. She was born July 14, 1945 in Indianapolis to the late Ted and Ruby (Cromer) Zimmerman. Her marriage to Frank J. Rupe was on August 20, 1966 in French Lick and he survives. Elizabeth grew up in Speedway, Indiana...
Melynie J. 'Pete' Mason
Sep 6, 2011
Melynie J. "Pete" Mason, 61, of Monticello died at 3:45 pm, Tuesday, September 6, 2011, at Seton Specialty Hospital in Lafayette. She was born April 10, 1950 in Lafayette to the late Jeremiah George and Meredith Jeanne (Farner) Stangle. She married James Daniel Mason December 26, 1970 in Monon. He survives. She was a 1969 graduate of Twin Lakes High...
Robert J. Seward
Aug 24, 2011
Robert J. " Bob Seward" , 82, of Monticello, died at 3:42 am on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at IU Health White Memorial Hospital in Monticello. He was born February 3, 1929 in Hammond to the late John K. and Florence Seward. His first marriage was to Nathleen Kuppinger. She survives in Hammond. His second marriage was to Juanita Devins...
James A. 'Jim' Staley
Aug 23, 2011
James A. "Jim" Staley, Sr., 75, of Monticello died at 5:36 pm, Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at Franciscan St. Elizabeth Health East in Lafayette . He was born July 10, 1936 in Chicago to the late James A. Wilson and the late Elsie (Getzlaff) Staley. He married the former Barbara Price-Edwards at the First Baptist Church in Monticello on November...
Ronald A. 'Ron' Schmierer
Aug 13, 2011
Ronald A. "Ron" Schmierer, 73, of Monticello, died at 7:17am, Saturday, August 13, 2011 at his residence. Born March 25, 1938 in Lafayette, he was the son of the late Edward Ella (Munn) Schmierer. On July 31, 1977, he married the former Patsy Grauel at the Federated Church in Brookston and she survives. Ron was a 1956 graduate of Klondike...
John Begley
Aug 9, 2011
John Begley, 84, of Monticello, died at 6:50pm on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at his residence. He was born July 10, 1927 in Beattyville, KY to the late Wilgus and Bertie Mae (Tirey) Begley. His first marriage was to Regina Lillquist on July 17, 1948 in Guilford, CT. She preceded him in death on November 17, 1992. He then married...
George D. Snowberger
Aug 6, 2011
George D. Snowberger, 73, of Monticello, formerly of Reynolds, died at 3:27 pm Saturday August 6, 2011, in the Emergency Room, at IU Health White Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 25, 1938 in Monticello to the late Raymond Andrew and Florence (Shockey) Snowberger. On December 15, 1957, in Remington he married the former Carolyn Blackwell and she preceded...
Esther R. Rosentreter
Jul 28, 2011
Esther R. Rosentreter, 89, of Monticello died at 9:50 am, Thursday, July 28, 2011 I.U. Health White Memorial Hospital. She was born November 3, 1921 in DeKalb County, Indiana to the late Ray E. and Inez (Seymour) Webb. Her marriage was to Ralph J. Rosentreter on July 24, 1945 in Reynolds. He preceded her in death October 26, 2010. She...
Kathryn L. Fowler
Jul 27, 2011
Kathryn L. Fowler, 94, of Monticello died at 9:33 pm, Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at Monticello Assisted Living and Healthcare Center. She was born September 18, 1916 in Meca, in Park County, Indiana to the late Leslie L. and Elizabeth (Gray) Barton. Her marriage was Marion Dale Fowler on June 14, 1941 and he preceded her in death. She was...
George F. Foulks
Jul 26, 2011
George F. Foulks, 65, of Monticello died at 3:52 am, Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at his residence. He was born September 22, 1945 in Lafayette to the late Richard W. and Violet O. (Oakman) Foulks. He married the former Mary Ruemler on November 28, 1980, the Friday after Thanksgiving, at the First Presbyterian Church of Monticello, and she survives. He...
Elizabeth M. Jarrett
Jul 22, 2011
Elizabeth M. Jarrett, 90, of Monticello died at 6:30 pm, Thursday, July 22, 2011 at her residence. She was born October 8, 1920 in Chalmers to the late William and Elizabeth P. (Heimlich) Werner. She married Harry A. Walter in Rensselaer on December 21, 1940 and he preceded her in death August 30, 1963. In January of 1966, she married...
Elizabeth M. Jarrett
Jul 21, 2011
Elizabeth M. Jarrett, 90, of Monticello died at 6:30 pm, Thursday, July 21, 2011 at her residence. She was born October 8, 1920 in Chalmers to the late William and Elizabeth P. (Heimlich) Werner. She married Harry A. Walter in Rensselaer on December 21, 1940 and he preceded her in death August 30, 1963. In January of 1966, she married...
Harold E. Lawson
Jul 19, 2011
Harold E. Lawson, 90, Lafayette, formerly of Monticello died at 3:18 am, Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at his residence. He was born November 18, 1920 in White County to the late Aud and Nettie (Goodman) Lawson. His marriage to Barbara Lawson in the home of Rev. Hall was on April 23, 1948, and she survives in Lafayette. Harold was a...
Natalie Ann Gerhart
Jul 19, 2011
Natalie Ann Gerhart, 30, of Monticello, died at 10:00pm, Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis. She was born November 7, 1980 in Logasport to Stephen "Steve" and Debra "Deb" (Plotner) Rhodes. They survive in Logansport. Her marriage was to Christopher "Chris" R. Gerhart on November 1, 2008 in Logansport. He survives in Monticello. Natalie was a...
Edwin J. Butch Burns
Jul 18, 2011
Edwin J. Butch Burns, 92, of Monticello died early Monday, July 18, 2011 from complications of cancer at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center, Delphi. He was born September 20, 1918, in Otterbein to the late Lawrence and Julia (Malady) Burns. His marriage was to Helen Feldhaus at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Rensselaer on November 24, 1956 and she survives. He...
Elizabeth A. 'Betty' Pearson
Jul 12, 2011
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Pearson, 93, of Monticello, died at 4:32pm, Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at White Oaks Health Campus in Monticello. She was born September 30, 1917 in Kokomo to the late William J. and Myrtle (Spraker) Ward. Her marriage of 73 years was to Bernal R. Pearson on June 1, 1938 at the Methodist parsonage in Marion, IN. He...
Kenneth R. Schlegel
Jul 9, 2011
Kenneth R. Schlegel, 78, of Monticello, died at 3:16 am, Saturday, July 9, 2011 I.U. White Memorial Hospital. He was born February 27, 1933 in Chicago to the late Otto and Kathryn (Hamang) Schlegel. His marriage was to Virginia Migas on May 15, 1954 at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Blue Island, Illinois. Mr. Schlegel was a member of Our...
Lester J. Westberg
Jul 9, 2011
Lester John Westberg, 96, of Monticello, died at 8:25pm, Saturday, July 9, 2011, at I.U. White Memorial Hospital in Monticello. He was born March 23, 1915 in Rockford, IL to the late Erick and Ellen (Carlson) Westberg. His marriage was to Millie Byers on May 5, 1947 in Geneva, IL. She survives in Monticello. He was a 1932 graduate of...
Parker David Robertson Miller
Jul 6, 2011
Parker David Robertson-Miller, 15, of Monticello, died at 6:57pm, Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born September 1, 1995 in Lafayette Home Hospital. He had just finished his freshman year at Twin Lakes High School where he played tennis. He began playing baseball starting in little league and continuing through high school. He loved...
Norman E. Skaggs
Jul 1, 2011
Norman E. Skaggs, 71, of Monticello, Indiana died at 1:20 pm, Friday, July 1, 2011 at IU Health Arnett Hospital of Lafayette. He was born March 5, 1940 in Monticello to the late James and Lela (Martin) Skaggs. He worked at Rural King. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp and served in Vietnam. He enjoyed bowling,...
