Obituaries

Aug 19, 2025

Marvin D. Moody, the son of Milo and Alma Mounts Moody born in New Harmony, Indiana, on March 13, 1938, passed away at age 87 at his home in Bloomington. A lifelong scholar and educator, Marvin's journey was shaped by a deep love for learning, mentoring and gratitude toward Indiana University.

After graduating valedictorian from New Harmony...

Aug 11, 2025

Vera Glodyne (Deanie) Parrish, 89, of Spencer, Indiana, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on August 11, 2025, at IU Health Hospice House, surrounded by the love of her family—just two days shy of her 90th birthday.

Born at home in Ellettsville, Indiana, on August 13, 1935, Vera was the daughter of William D. and...

Aug 7, 2025

With broken hearts, we share the unexpected passing of Damien James Memmer, who left this world far too soon on August 7, 2025, at the age of 30. Born on September 13, 1994, Damien brought joy, laughter, and love into every life he touched.

Damien was funny, kind, loving, goofy, spontaneous, strong, uplifting, and far smarter than...

Jul 27, 2025

Evelyn Kay Bennett (Hammond) was born August 31st 1947 to Mildred Flarence Hammond and Herbert Waldon Hammond. She married Gary Bennett and had three sons, Danny (Michelle) Bennett, Michael (Cheryl) Bennett and Butch (Monique) Bennett.  She was proceeded in death by both parents and son, Michael Bennett.

She had several grandchildren , Brandi (Tommy) Oakley, Whitney Payne...

Jul 25, 2025

Donald Ray Ottinger, 95, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 25, 2025.

Don was born on June 29, 1930, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Ray William and Hazel L. (Fuller) Ottinger. He grew up in Brownsburg, Indiana, with his sister, Carol Eugenie Ottinger.

He earned his bachelor's degree from...

Jun 30, 2025

Kathi Sue Skehan

December 28, 1955 – June 30, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kathi Sue Skehan. Kathi departed this life suddenly on Monday, June 30, 2025, at Indiana University Hospital in Bloomington, Indiana. She was 69 years young and leaves behind a legacy of strength, humor, and unconditional love. Born...

Jun 25, 2025

Mary Ann Tregembo, 95, of Bloomington, IN, passed away on Wednesday June 25, 2025, with her loving daughter and sister by her side. Born in Ironwood, Michigan on October 15, 1929, Mary Ann was the third of four children of the late Peter and Draga Janov.

Mary Ann Janov married the love of her life, Rhoderic Tregembo,...

Jun 22, 2025

Paula Marie Jones (née Wilson), age 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22nd at Hearthstone Campus in Bloomington, Indiana

Paula was born December 3rd, 1948 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis to Alva and Alice Berchtesgaden Wilson who preceded her in death.  Paula, known as PJ, lived in Indy all her life and worked as a...

Jun 8, 2025

Paul Arnold, age 95, died on Saturday, June 8, 2025 at his home in Bloomington, Indiana, where he had lived for the last 23 years of his life.

He attended Stanley Hall grade school in Evansville, and was a member of the Bosse High School graduating class of 1948. He attended Wabash College and graduated from Indiana...

May 23, 2025

Ava LeBlanc, born on May 4, 1955, in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, passed away in Bloomington, Indiana, on May 23, 2025, at the age of 70. She was a wild heart and tender soul with a sense of humor that could make you blush. Behind that wit was a heart of gold.

Her greatest love was Gary, her...

May 21, 2025

Bradley Ray Chitwood entered this earth on November 29th 1979, and left this earth at 10:56 pm on Wednesday May 21st 2025 surrounded by family and lifelong friends. Bradley spoke often of his fears of dying alone, but in the words of Tom Petty "most things I worry about, never happen anyway" . To the last moment life left...

May 19, 2025

Alice Lois Pursell, 83, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on May 19, 2025, in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Born on June 11, 1941, in Owen County to Clovis and Alice (Bixler) Smith, Alice was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Alice married Sylvester (BigBoy) Pursell on June 16, 1961, and together they raised three children:...

May 15, 2025

John (Jack) Edward Padawan passed away peacefully at home on May 15, 2025 following a long illness, at age 71. Born in Rochelle, Illinois, on April 10, 1954, Jack was adopted as an infant by Joseph and Eleanor (Entwistle) Padawan and grew up in Rockford, where he graduated from Jefferson High School in 1972. He later attended the University...

May 5, 2025

Zachary Guy Gilliatt, age 35, of Bloomington, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025. Born on April 21, 1990, in Bloomington, he was the beloved son of Guy Wayne Gilliatt and the late Mary Jo Gilliatt. Zachary was a cherished brother to Bobbi J Knapp and Bettina Jo Campbell, and shared a close sibling bond with his niece, Hannah...

May 3, 2025

Daniel M. Morris Yowell, born on October 11, 1966, in Indianapolis, IN, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 1am. He attended Crispus Attucks High School, Anderson University, IUPUI, and Business College, earning an Associate's degree. During his high school years, he excelled in football and wrestling, reaching the state level in wrestling. Daniel pursued a career as...

May 2, 2025

Allison M. (Hedrick) Lendman, 84, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, at the IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington with her family at her side. Born on August 22, 1940, to Wythe and Florence (Lauff) Hedrick, Allison grew up in Sterling, Illinois and graduated from Newman Central Catholic High School in 1958. On August 27,...

Apr 25, 2025

Harvey J Hier, age 79, born on August 11th, 1945, in Arizona, passed away peacefully on April 25th, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones after a battle with cancer. He was the beloved son of the late Jerome and Ruth Hier.

Harvey dedicated much of his life to his work at Allison's transmission in Indianapolis, where he...

Apr 23, 2025

Sharon Suzanne Arthur, aged 72, of Martinsville, Indiana, passed away at Bloomington Hospital on April 23rd, 2025. Born in Bloomington, Indiana, on September 14th, 1952, she was the cherished daughter of Charles and Thaetta Arthur. Sharon spent her early years in Bethany, Indiana, alongside her five brothers.

She graduated from Martinsville High School and went on to...

Apr 11, 2025

David "Dave" Michael Gray, 71, of Bloomington, passed away on April 11, 2025 peacefully in his home. He was born on July 28, 1953 in Bloomington, Indiana; the son of Samuel "Sam" and Lois (Barger) Gray. David graduated from University High School in 1972. On October 15, 1977 he got married and had a successful marriage of 47 years....

Apr 2, 2025

Douglas Scott Hendrickson, age 62, passed away on April 2, 2025, in Stilwell, Oklahoma. Born on February 14, 1963, in Bloomington, Indiana, to the late Joseph (Joe) Hendrickson and Evelyn Moore Hendrickson, Douglas was a loving son, father, and grandfather whose memory will forever be cherished.

Douglas was a man of many passions, finding joy in hunting,...