Obituaries
Monticello, IN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Monticello and White County, IN
Bondalyn G. Bergman
Jul 9, 2024
Bondalyn G. Swaim Bergman 89, of Monticello passed away peacefully at Monticello Healthcare with her daughter by her side.She was born April 18, 1935, the daughter the late Carl F. and Goldie (Hickman) Dora. Her mother remarried and was known as Goldie Spogis. Bonnie married Frank Bergman August 6, 20ll in Monticello. He survives.
Bonnie was a homemaker. She was a...
Emily Sue (Wilson) Sweet
Jun 17, 2024
Emily Sue (Wilson) Sweet, age 69 of Cookeville, Tennessee passed away Monday June 17, 2024 at Overton Health and Rehabilitation Center from neuroendocrine cancer.
Born October 2, 1954 in Logansport, Indiana to Hubert and Maurine (Beeman) Wilson, she grew up on the family farm in Northeast Monticello. She graduated from Twin Lakes High School with the class of 1972 and received...
Julie Christine Oldenkamp
Jun 13, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Julie Christine Oldenkamp of Monticello, Indiana. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, Julie departed this world peacefully at her home and surrounded by family on June 13th, at the age of 54, following a long and heroic battle with cancer.
Born to Jerry Phelps and Vivian Puetz on January...
Rosemary J. Rayburn
Jun 11, 2024
Rosemary J. Rayburn, 78, of Monticello formerly of Reynolds, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at her residence.
She was born on June 27, 1945 in Pearl City, Illinois to the late Howard and Helen (Butler) Lane. On January 1, 1989 she married John Rayburn at the Monticello United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death on October 3, 2018.
Rosemary...
Linda L. Parrish
Jun 3, 2024
Linda L. Parrish, 79, of Monticello, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024 at Monticello Healthcare.She was born on August 29, 1944 in Elwood, IN to the late Robert and Martha (Babcock) Pugh. On June 9, 1962, she married Herbert "Herb" Parrish at Monticello United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death on October 12, 2016.She was a 1962 graduate...
Maxwell Meise
May 27, 2024
Maxwell “Max” Arthur Meise, 89, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, May 27, 2024 (Memorial Day) in Monticello, Indiana. For those that knew him, there is no question at all that he was welcomed with open arms, while hearing the words, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant”. His life was truly a life fully...
Maxine D. Cory
May 24, 2024
Maxine D. Cory, 100, of Lafayette, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Aster Place in Lafayette. She passed peacefully with family nearby.She was born on February 15, 1924 in Cass County to the late Berton and Rosa (Meade) Myers. On June 28, 1942 she married Robert McDowell in Onward. He preceded her in death in July, 1966. On...
Mona Theresa Weis
May 21, 2024
Mona Theresa Weis, 62, of Monticello, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 in Lafayette at her daughter's home.She was born on November 26, 1961 in Joliet, Illinois to the late Merle and Marilyn (Monaham) Pogliano.Mona was a 1978 graduate of Watseka High School. She worked for Indiana Beach Campground and Area Four. She loved crafting, cooking, gardening, riding horses,...
Joan Creigh
May 16, 2024
Joan M. Creigh, 90, of Monticello, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at White Oak Health Campus in Monticello.She was born on November 13, 1933 in Fort Wayne to the late Joseph and Helen (Sarizon) Hambrock. On October 22, 1950 she married Terrence "Mike" Creigh. He preceded her in death on March 31, 2000.She was the co-owner of Tall...
James Michael DeWitt
May 15, 2024
James Michael DeWitt, 75, of Monticello, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at White Oak Health Campus in Monticello.He was born on April 9, 1949 in Chicago to the late Erwin and Dorothy (Ryan) DeWitt. On April 28, 1973 he married Mary Rhomberg at the Holy Rosary Irish Catholic Church in Chicago. She survives.Jim was a graduate of Fenger...
Judy A. Hickman
May 14, 2024
Judith Stewart Hickman, 86, of Monticello, passed away at home on May 14, 2024. Judy was born in Logansport, IN to the late Charles and Maryann Stewart. She graduated from Logansport High School and attended Indiana University. On August 4, 1957, she married Charles W. Hickman of Logansport at the Broadway Methodist Church.Judy moved to Monticello in 1968 and was...
Retta Mae Zerth
May 12, 2024
Retta Mae (Hines) Zerth, 91, Monticello, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, at9:55 p.m. at the White Oak Health Campus. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. A devoted wife to the late Robert Zerth.Retta was born in White County, Indiana, on June 14, 1932, to Thomas and Julia(Carlson) Hines. She spent her entire...
Lois L. Smith
May 11, 2024
Lois L. Smith, 101, of Monticello passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Monticello Healthcare in Monticello. She was born on June 15, 1922 in Rockfield, Indiana to the late John Herman and Marie Fidler (Coble) Quinn.Lois married Max L. Mills in April of 1942. He was missing in action in WWII on the submarine USS Wahoo. She then married...
Mary Jean McClintic
May 9, 2024
Mary Jean McClintic, 94, of Monticello, Indiana passed away on May 9, 2024 at White Oak Health Campus.Mary was the daughter of the late Eugene and Edna (Arnett) Slagle, growing up in Argos, IN.She was very active with cheerleading and singing at the Argos Community High School and singing in the church choir.Mary married William “Bill” Middleton, son of the...
Jerry Edward Bishop
May 8, 2024
Jerry Edward Bishop, 79, of Lafayette and formerly of Monticello, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at The Springs in Lafayette.He was born on October 9, 1944 in Urbana, OH to the late Marvin and Ada (Smith) Bishop.He was a graduate of Appleton High School in Wisconsin and Wartburg College in Iowa. He spent his career in social services...
John L. Byroad
May 5, 2024
John L. Byroad, 81, of Monon, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Acension St. Vincent Heart Center in Carmel.He was born on June 13, 1942, in Monon to the late John "Russell" and Helen (Ratliff) Byroad. On February 11, 1962, he married Jessie Zarse at the Reynolds Christian Church and she survives.John was a 1960 graduate of Wolcott...
Kenneth E. Jensen
May 2, 2024
Kenneth Jensen, 63, of Monticello, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Monticello Healthcare.He was born on October 25, 1960 in Monticello to the late Charles E. and Barbara (Watts) Jensen.Kenny attended Twin Lakes High School. He worked at several places over the years including Vanguard National Trailer Corporation, Wabash, McGill Manufacturing and most recently Adkev, Inc. He was...
David N. Brickey
May 2, 2024
David N. Brickey, 75, of Monticello, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at his residence.He was born on April 25, 1949 in Norton, VA to the late Thomas and Joy (Dykes) Brickey. On April 21, 1979, he married the former Mary Ella Cobb at the former Bell Center Church in Monticello and she survives.He was a 1967 graduate Twin...
Rita C. Cameron
May 2, 2024
Rita C. Cameron, 81, of Monticello, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on August 13, 1942 in Chicago to the late William and Nancy (Casasanto) Pelzman. On September 7, 1991 she married James Cameron and he survives.Rita worked as a secretary for Cambridge Homes before moving to Monticello in...
Helen June Hoover
Apr 25, 2024
Helen June (Boze) Hoover, 83, of Monticello, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at White Oak Health Campus.She was born on June 24, 1940 on a farm five miles northeast of Monon. She was the daughter of Virgil "Pete" and Mabel (Eisert) Boze. Later from that same farm, she rode the school bus to the Monon School for twelve years...
