Obituaries

May 22, 2026

James Paul Deckard, a devoted servant to his community and a skilled craftsman whose life was marked by dedication and creativity, passed away peacefully at his home in Ellettsville in the care of his wife, and children, on May 22, 2026. Born on August 18, 1950, in Mitchell, Indiana, James embodied a spirit of unwavering commitment to his values and...

May 13, 2026

Kevin L. Robertson, 61, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away on May 13, 2026, at Aperion Care Monroe. Born June 26, 1964, in Bloomington, Kevin spent his entire life in the community he loved.

Kevin dedicated his career to the craft he loved as a cabinet and countertop maker at Laminated Tops in Smithville, Indiana. Earlier in life, he enjoyed hunting, leather...

May 4, 2026

It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Robert Allen Essl, who departed this life on May 4, 2026, at the age of 87, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born on October 8, 1938, in LaSalle, Illinois, to the late John and Helen (née St. Pierre) Essl. His passing marks the conclusion...

Apr 25, 2026

Jack L Arthur 88, Spencer, Indiana formally from Oaklandon, Indiana, passed away April 25,2026 He was born February 12, 1938 to Charles R Arthur and Vera Cope of Indianapolis. Jack graduated from Lawrence Central High School in1956. Jack was a proud member of IBEW Local #481 for 65 years retiring in February 2000.

He married Sandra Wallace December 2, 1978 which...

Apr 1, 2026

Phyllis Ellen Ganz (née Day), age 86, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026. Born on December 5, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Albert Stanley Day and Florence (Moon) Morris.

Phyllis was the vibrant matriarch of her family, a woman who truly lived for the moments spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Whether she was holding court over...

Mar 27, 2026

Jeffrey Scott Musgrave (66) passed away in his sleep the morning of March 27, 2026, at his home near Whitehall, Indiana. Jeff was a member of Richland Church of Christ. He worked in the electrical industry for most of his career. He graduated Suma Cum Laude from Indiana Wesleyan with a degree in business. He was a generous, hardworking volunteer...

Feb 23, 2026

Kip Seidenstucker, 62, passed away peacefully in his home on February 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and his town, who loved him dearly.

Born on May 30, 1963, Kip lived a life defined by love for his family, hard work, and a joyful spirit that left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. A skilled auto mechanic by...

Feb 4, 2026

James Arthur Falkenthal Born March 15,1959 passed away February 4, 2026 in Bloomington Indiana. He is preceded in death by his mother Doloris W Falkenthal, His Father Charles George Falkenthal lives in hearthstone. His older brother Charles Sherman Falkenthal lives in Goshen with his wife Angela Falkenthal. He was the uncle of Chris and Jessica Dowers of Goshen Ohio and...

Jan 27, 2026

Sharon Ann Gates, beloved wife, mother, and friend to many passed away January 27, 2026. Her love for others showed in all her actions. A cancer survivor for some 8 years, Sharon never failed to smile, offer kind words, and help others throughout her pain and suffering.

Sharon grew up on her family farm in Cannelburg Indiana with her parents Pius...

Jan 19, 2026

Greg Hill, 70, of Bloomfield, Indiana, passed away on 01/19/2026.

He was born on 03/15/1955 in San Diego, California to Billy Joe Hill and Annie Estelle Hill.

Greg Hill was known for his kindness and wisdom. He had a passion for collecting baseball cards and coins while also enjoying certain arts like music and drawing.

He spent his life enjoying the company of...

Jan 13, 2026

Dakota passed at his home in the early morning hours on January 13th, 2026.

Dakota had a big heart and loved to make people smile. He had an amazing family of friends that helped him get by every day. Some of which have been friends since early childhood. He also enjoyed gaming, his job at Smoking Jacks and making the people...

Jan 12, 2026

Sara Shrivastav, 41, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away on January 12, 2026. Born in Euclid, Ohio, Sara grew up in Painesville, where she developed the warmth and compassion that touched everyone who knew her.

Sara was an amazing mother and wife who brought joy and light to her family's life. She treasured holidays and was the life of any celebration, filling...

Jan 8, 2026

Penny was born in Stockton, California to Eleanor and Frank Kerkenes and raised by Eleanor and her second husband Gene Bynum. She lived most of her life in the San Joaquin Valley of California before moving to Bloomington, Indiana in the fall of 2020. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked for over thirty years at two local hospitals...

Dec 20, 2025

Jeffrey Scott Litten, 68, of Elletsville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, after a 19-year battle with cancer. He was born on January 14, 1957, in Bloomington, Indiana, to John Raymond and Helen Suzanne (Pitts) Litten of Elletsville. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Jeff is survived by his two children, Casey Beckman...

Nov 28, 2025

We are saddened to share that our beloved Kyle passed away surrounded by loving family on November 28, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of service, creativity, and faith.

Born on March 27, 1970 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Kyle grew up in Bloomington, Indiana, where he graduated from Bloomington High School South in 1988. He continued his education at...

Nov 26, 2025

Bridgett Renee Vohland-DiVohl, 47, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away on November 26th in Lexington, Kentucky. Bridgett was born February 16th, 1978 in Greensburg, Indiana.

Bridgett was truly the brightest light, the kind of person who greeted everyone with a warm hug, a radiant smile, and a heart that made people feel seen, heard, and deeply loved. She...

Nov 12, 2025

The Family of Leo Vernon Tyree, II., 69, of Bloomington, mourns his passing on November 12, 2025. Born to Leo Vernon Tyree, I. and Shirley Joann Burkett (Massey) on May 26, 1956.

He is survived by daughter Lynnette Church; grandchildren Jessee Leo Tyree, Ashley Holmes, and Madison Holmes; great-grandchildren Ryker, Octavia, Joxon, Dayze, Delilah, and Bellamy; brother...

Nov 11, 2025

Margaret Mary Cleveland, nee Abram, died November 11, 2025, after a course of Alzheimer's. Margaret, Margie, was born on October 12, 1948, and grew up in Michigan City, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mary Abram and her brother Jerome Abram. She is survived by her husband, Jack Land, formerly John Cleveland, and her...

Nov 5, 2025

James "Jai" Jack England, age 49, of Bloomington, Indiana, died peacefully on November 5, 2025. He was born in Angelina County, Texas, on December 28, 1975.

Jai is preceded in death by Terry England and Nedra Fleetwood, and is survived by his loving wife, Angela England, their two children, Lillian and Patrick England, who brought joy and...

Oct 25, 2025

Ronald Keith Stewart, 82, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 25, 2025. He was born on February 5, 1943, in Solsbury, the son of Herbert Stewart and Margaret Hughes.

Ron graduated from Solsbury High School in 1961, where he served as Senior Class President and played both basketball and baseball. After 35...