Obituaries
Monticello, IN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Monticello and White County, IN
Erma M. Musall
Jan 9, 2023
Erma M. Musall, 91, of Monticello, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023 at Ascension St.Vincent Hospital in Carmel.
She was born on April 18, 1931 in Pulaski, IN to the late Clarence and Dessie Smith. On July 17, 1949 she married Robert Musall in Pulaski. He preceded her in death October 16, 2014.
Erma was a member of the First Baptist...
John Franklin Walker
Jan 8, 2023
John Franklin Walker, 77, of Monticello, passed away at 8:43pm, Sunday, January 8, 2023 at IU Health White Memorial Hospital in Monticello.
He was born on September 28, 1945 in Chicago to the late Ray and Lorene (Goodwin) Walker.
On June 4, 1966 he married Mary Schneider in Burbank, Illinois. She survives in Monticello.
John was a graduate of Lindblom High School in...
Barry L. Alpha
Jan 5, 2023
Barry L. Alpha, 75, of Monticello, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Hickory Creek at Winamac.
He was born on December 25, 1947 in Rensselaer to the late Robert A. and Viola Mae (Downs) Alpha. On March 5, 1983 he married Susie Vigus at the Monticello Christian Church. She survives.
Barry graduated from Twin Lakes High School in 1966 and...
Thomas Basil Goffe
Dec 26, 2022
Thomas Basil Goffe was born June 19, 1923, to Richard and Anna Goffe in Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, England. Tom came to America with his parents and brother in November, 1929. He graduated from Portage High School in 1942. On February 13, 1943, he was drafted into the U.S. Army Air Corp, serving through 1945. He belonged to 71st Squadron and...
Perry L. Godlove
Dec 24, 2022
Perry L. Godlove, 90, of Monticello, passed away at 3:36 am, Saturday, December 24, 2022 at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.
He was born on January 6, 1932 in Carroll County to the late Charles Robison and Mariah Fannie (Small) Godlove. On December 4, 1955 he married the former Louise Hibner at the Pike Creek Church of the Brethren. She...
Leonard Simala
Dec 18, 2022
Leonard Simala, 91, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at his home in Monon.
He was born on August 13, 1931 in Hammond to the late Michael and Stella (Janowski) Simala. On March 9, 1990 he married Romaine Gormack in Crown Point. She preceded him in death on May 8, 2015.
He was a member of Our Lady of the Lakes...
Janet Sue (Graham) Vogel
Dec 17, 2022
Janet Sue (Graham) Vogel, age 73, of Monticello, passed away in her sleep Saturday am, December 17, 2022, at her daughter’s residence in North Carolina.
Janet was born on 10/01/1949 in Logansport, IN; a daughter of late Lilly (Wiltrud K. Fath) of Germany and Kenneth Graham, Camden IN. She attended Western Kokomo High School and IU-Kokomo. She worked in banking and...
China Marie Lotzgesell
Dec 13, 2022
China Marie Lotzgesell, 87, of Buffalo, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at I U Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.
She was born on January 3, 1935 in Hammond to the late William A. and Ruby (Masters) Berg. On October 24, 1984 she married Robert Lotzgesell at the Presbyterian church in Lansing, IL. He survives.
China was a graduate of Hirsch...
Julia I. Martin
Dec 1, 2022
Julia I. Martin, 89, of Monticello, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Monticello Healthcare.
She was born on April 16, 1933 in Universal, IN to the late Homer and Esther (Ross) Monroe. On August 7, 1970 she married Donald Martin in Park Forest, IL. He preceded her in death.
Julia worked in the ladies clothing department at Sears in Park...
David Lee Johns, Sr.
Nov 24, 2022
David Lee Johns, Sr., 78, of Reynolds, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at I U Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.
He was born on October 18, 1944 in Monon to the late Harry, Sr. and Valeria (Bulington) Johns. On October 3, 1967 he married Sandy Hardesty at Guernsey Church of the Brethren. She survives.
David was the owner and operator...
Don Allen Rudo
Nov 22, 2022
Don Allen Rudo, 71, of Monticello, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at his residence.
He was born on July 6, 1951 in Rochester to the late George and Ruth (Floor) Rudo. On April 10, 2010 he married Janet (Schmitt) Stone in Zionsville. She survives.
Don graduated from high school in Muncie and was a graduate of Ball State University. He...
Carol Sue Sieckman
Nov 9, 2022
Carol Sue Sieckman, 88, of Monticello formerly of Reynolds, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Monticello Healthcare.
She was born on February 14, 1934 in Buffalo to Raymond and Meva (Evernham) Read. On December 10, 1976 she married Robert R. Sieckman at the Monticello Christian Church. He preceded her in death on September 16, 2010.
She was a graduate of...
Janice Kareen Alpha
Nov 9, 2022
Janice K. (Alexi) Alpha passed away on November 9, 2022 at her residence in Monticello.
She was born on June 13, 1942 in Warren, OH to the late John and Elaine (Brogneaux) Alexi, owners and operators of Vienna Boat and Motor Sales in Vienna, OH.
She graduated from St. Mary High School in Warren, OH. She attended one year of business school....
Dr. Michelle Luise Kyser
Nov 1, 2022
Dr. Michelle Luise Kyser, 53, of Monticello, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was born on April 29, 1969 in Indianapolis to the late Spencer "Steve" Phillips and Luise (Koehler) Phillips who survives. On May 14, 2004 she married Jeremy Kyser in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. He survives.
She was a graduate of Twin...
Bettie Lou (Kyburz) Hunt
Oct 29, 2022
Bettie Lou (Kyburz) Hunt, 83, of Idaville, passed away peacefully at home on October 29, 2022 surrounded by her husband and family.
Bettie was born on May 30, 1939 to Levi and Emma Jean Kyburz in rural Idaville, Carroll County, IN. Bettie attended Carson Grade School in Carroll County and graduated as valedictorian in 1957 from Idaville High School. On February...
Marilyn Jean Paschen
Oct 22, 2022
Marilyn Jean Paschen, 77, of Monticello, passed away at her residence on Friday, October 21, 2022.
She was born on October 8, 1945 in Pinckneyville, IL to the late Charles and Lorraine (Purcell) Monte. On July 23, 1988 she married James E. "Jim" Paschen at the Monticello Christian Church. He survives.
Marilyn was a graduate of Pinckneyville High School and earned her...
Marie Christine Phipps
Oct 22, 2022
Marie Christine Phipps, 101, of Chesterton, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Chesterton Manor.
She was born on February 2, 1921 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin to the late Theodore and Mable (Fontaine) Helgerson.
Marie was a member of the Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall. She was in nursing training while her husband was at war, and then took on being a homemaker...
Robert J. Pellegrini
Oct 21, 2022
Robert J. Pellegrini, 58, of Monticello, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 21, 2022 at I U Health White Memorial Hospital.
He was born on April 2, 1964 in Chicago to the late Anthony Pellegrini and Margaret L. "Cookie" (Friedrich) Pellegrini. His mother survives and resides in St. John, IN. On April 20, 1991 he married Barbara Krieg in Merrillville and...
Ralph T. Sloan
Oct 15, 2022
Ralph T. Sloan, 85, formerly of Mendota, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2022 at Illinois Veteran's Home at LaSalle.
Ralph was born April 5, 1937 in Mendota to Joseph and Euna (Becket) Sloan.
Ralph graduated from Mendota High School in 1955. He immediately joined the United States Army and was stationed in Germany for two years. Ralph worked as a carpenter for...
Harry Edward "Ed" Lawson, Jr.
Oct 2, 2022
Harry Edward "Ed" Lawson, Jr., 79, of Wolcott, passed away at 6:44 pm, Sunday, October 2, 2022.
He was born on October 21, 1942 in Lafayette to the late Harry Edward and Lena Melvina (Lewis) Lawson, Sr.
On April 2, 1965 at the Wolcott Baptist Church he married Barbara Smith. She survives in Wolcott.
Ed was a 1960 graduate of Wolcott High School....
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