Obituaries
Janice Elaine Darby-Freeman
Dec 9, 2023
Janice Elaine Darby-Freeman passed away December 9th, 2023, at Bloomington Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Bloomington, Indiana, after suffering a major stroke. She was born October 5th, 1939, in Ashland, Kentucky, the daughter of William Hugh Darby and Opal Pauline Boggs Greskamp. She is survived by her daughters, Denise Elaine Freeman Riffel of Martinsville, Indiana and Janean Michelle Freeman...
Pamela Jane Mccullough Ladd
Nov 30, 2023
Pamela Jane McCullough Ladd, 73, of Bloomington, Indiana died peacefully at IU Health Bloomington Hospital on November 30, 2023. Pamela was a vital part of the Bloomington small business community as owner of Blast Off Balloons since 1979. She was a partner with her husband, Norm Ladd, and her son, Simon Ladd in Ladd Rentals. Pamela earned a Doctor...
Roger Gunkel
Nov 18, 2023
Roger Lee Gunkel, 76, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2023 in Bloomington, Indiana. Roger was born on December 30, 1946, the oldest child of Harold and Virginia Gunkel. He grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from Ben Davis High School, where he was involved in the Speech/Debate Club, the Latin Club,...
Harold Gene Beaty
Oct 29, 2023
Harold Gene Beaty, known as Gene, passed away 4:20am on Sunday 10/29/2023 at age 68. Gene is survived by his son, Jesse Beaty and daughter, Julia Beaty and three grandchildren, Logan, Que and Samantha. He was born in Muncie Indiana on 2/3/1955. He married his sweetheart, Linda Johnson. They went on to have a son and two daughters. Gene...
Marilyn Elaine Neill
Oct 27, 2023
Marilyn Elaine Neill, 82, passed away peacefully at her home in Autumn Park, Ellettsville, on October 27, 2023. Her two sisters held her hand as she passed into the loving arms of our Lord and received her wings. What a reunion it must have been when she saw her mom and son Mike! She is survived by a son,...
Ronald Price
Oct 13, 2023
Ronald Lee Price, 69, of Bloomington died peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2023 at IU Bloomington Hospice House. Born December 9, 1953, in Bloomington, IN he was the son of Betty (Inman) and Curtis Price. He was a graduate of Eastern Greene High School and retired from Indiana University. Ronnie was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching and...
Melilee Ann Mauritson
Sep 15, 2023
Melilee Ann Mauritson (Roberts) 77, passed away September 15, 2023, Leaving a beautiful family. Born August 10, 1946 to James and Susie Roberts. She is survived by: Sons, Danny R. Saylor and his wife, Janet, James R. Saylor and his wife, Bridget, Daughter, Tammy Deckard and her husband, Joe; Grandchildren, Brandan Scales and his wife, Spencer, Kyle Scales and...
Travis “Dean” Combs
Aug 17, 2023
Travis "Dean" Combs passed away August 17th peacefully at home with his parents, Deborah J Coster and Glen A Janke by his side. Born in Bloomington, Indiana on December 23, 1977, he was 45 years old. Travis was always a champion for the homeless and the hungry. He at one time filmed a weekly show for PBS called StreetlifeTna,...
Ray M. Nelson
Apr 28, 2023
Ray M. Nelson had a gentle and peaceful passing surrounded by loved ones at IU Health Bloomington Hospital on Friday, April 28, 2023, after an extended battle with congestive heart failure and pulmonary fibrosis. Ray was born on November 16, 1931, in Cato, Indiana, to Peodker and Hazel Nelson. The family later relocated to Lafayette, IN, where he graduated...
Gerald Leo Rehmel
Jan 22, 2023
Gerald Leo Rehmel, 74, of Ellettsville, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 22, 2023. He was born in Brazil, Indiana on January 27, 1948 to Orvan L. and Susan J. (Stevenson) Rehmel. Gerald was a 1967 graduate of Shakamak High School. He retired from General Electric after 34 years of service and was a fierce provider,...
Cheryl Ann Armstrong
Jan 8, 2023
The family and friends of Cheryl Ann Armstrong mourn her passing. Born June 6, 1958 in Bloomington to the home of Marvin Dean Groh and Audrey Belle Groh. Entered eternal rest January 8, 2023 at IU Health Hospice House surrounded by a loving family. Her memory will be cherished by her son, Kyle Armstrong and his wife, Beth; their...
Stephanie Irene (Meadway) Epperson
Dec 25, 2022
Stephanie Irene (Meadway) Epperson, 36 of Bloomington IN Gained her wings on December 25, 2022 surrounded by family at the IU Health Bloomington Hospice House. She was born on the 14th of February, 1986. She attended BNHS in Bloomington, IN. Stephanie loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She loved being outdoors, listening to music, and being with...
Sharon Lou Martindale
Nov 10, 2022
Our mother, Sharon Lou Martindale, 85, passed away Thursday November 10th, 2022, after a long illness. She was born here in Bloomington in 1937, oldest daughter to Hubert and Jessie McCameron, and lived here all of her life. She was married to Ted F. Martindale and raised three sons, Ted J., Kevin, and Chris. She was preceded in death...
Ethan Ciampelli Jackson
Oct 31, 2022
Ethan Ciampelli Jackson was born on October 19, 2002 to the boundless joy of his parents, Christopher Barnes Jackson and Lisa Marie Champelli. (Not a typo. Ethan's middle name is the original spelling of Lisa's family's last name.) Ethan's grandparents, Joyce and Jay Champelli, traveled from Illinois to Ethan's home in Ellettsville to hold him close in the golden...
Steven Arthur Stancombe
Oct 11, 2022
Steven Stancombe loved life. He was skilled in carpentry, plumbing, property maintenance, and landscaping. He has worked in many different professions ranging from restaurants to auto mechanics and landscaping to property maintenance. He made a living with his hands. Steven took great pride in his work. He didn't know the word "Can't" and accomplished every project set before him....
Sophia Hauserman
Sep 29, 2022
Sophia Hauserman, 78, of Bloomington, died September 29, 2022. Sophia was an English scholar, landscape architect, organic farmer, nurse practitioner (at Planned Parenthood, Bloomington Jail, & a Geriatric Care facility), and senior rights advocate. She was also an inveterate correspondent. Sophia was born in Cleveland, Ohio, graduated from Hathaway Brown School, Vassar College, University of Massachusetts School of Landscape...
Kevin Leeroy Smith
Aug 15, 2022
Kevin LeeRoy Smith of Owensburg, Indiana died on August 15, 2022. He was born June 24, 1977 in Bloomington, Indiana to Monte Lee and Debra Lynn (Sheppard) Smith. He is survived by his parents; siblings, William Shane Smith (Kelly Kern Smith), Rachel Smith Bowmer (Ben Abel); and niece, Kallie Bowmer. Preceding him in death are his grandparents, Leroy and...
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