Obituaries

Maurice Imhoof

Maurice Imhoof

Aug 25, 2021

Maurice Imhoof, 91, of Nashville, died at home on August 25, 2021 after a long illness. The son of Charles and Gladys Imhoof, he grew up on a farm near Denver, Indiana. He was educated at Denver and Jefferson Township School in Mexico, Indiana, now both North Miami School. Mr. Imhoof was an international educator specializing in English education....

Tim Hommey

Tim Hommey

Aug 24, 2021

Bloomington - Wordsmith, bird nerd, and international man of intrigue Tim Hommey left this earth on August 24, 2021 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital following a brief but intense illness. He was born in Chesterton, Indiana to Hannah Grace and Robert Hommey, who predeceased him. He is survived by his awesome son, Gus Hommey; and partner in parenting, lifelong...

Duane James Schau

Duane James Schau

Aug 19, 2021

Duane James Schau, born on September 23, 1954, died suddenly of cardiac arrest on August 19, 2021 at age 66. He was born in Hammond, Indiana to James "Pete" Schau and Marion (Fleener) Schau, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and in-laws. Duane is survived by...

Mary Kallet

Mary Kallet

Jul 27, 2021

Mary Kallet, 96, died on July 27, 2021 at Cedarhurst Senior Living in Bloomington. For many years she suffered from Alzheimer's Disease. Mary was born March 13, 1925, in Peoria, Illinois, to Leah Hughes and Leonard Renfer. She loved high school, where she performed in school plays and worked for the local newspaper. She served in the U.S. Navy...

Marilyn Jean Wiley

Marilyn Jean Wiley

Jul 26, 2021

Marilyn Jean (Alderson) Wiley of Bloomington IN and longtime resident of Washington MA, died on July 26, 2021 at the age of 85. Born on the family farm in Strawberry Point, Iowa to Lloyd and Margaret Alderson, she excelled academically and attended Iowa State University, receiving her bachelor's degree in Home Economics in 1957. There she met her husband...

Marian Jean Sims

Marian Jean Sims

Jul 25, 2021

Marian Jean Sims 82, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2021 at Stonebridge Health Campus. Survived by sister, Phyllis Root; brother, Mike Manzenberger; daughter, Julia (Doug) Prather; Son in-law, Tom Hert; Grandchildren, Jessica (Donnie) George, Ellettsville, James (Simcha) Prather of Chicago, Amber-Lyn (Randy) Griffen, Florida; Great-grandchildren, Blake George, Maddison George, Lillian George, Franklin Griffen and Sidney Griffen. She was...

Steve Wade Hamilton

Steve Wade Hamilton

Jul 16, 2021

Steve Wade Hamilton of Bloomington, IN. Passed away at 92 Friday, July 16th, 2021 peacefully in his home. Steve was born in the small town Yanush, OK to Wadie and Callie Hamilton. He was one of five brothers and sisters - Blanche, Frank, Ruth and Jaunita. He was proud of the simple lifestyle his family led and "would do...

Dennis Wayne Warthan

Dennis Wayne Warthan

Jul 13, 2021

Dennis Wayne Warthan, 47, passed away at Methodist Hospital July 13, 2021. He is preceded in death by his mother, Ingrid Warthan (Silly Grandma). He is survived by his wife, Regina Warthan; son, Zachary Warthan; and daughter, Abigail Warthan; along with many brothers and sisters. He is also survived by a large loving family and many friends. He will...

Monte Hale Robinson

Monte Hale Robinson

Jun 23, 2021

Monte Hale Robinson, 71, of Unionville, passed away 6/22/2021 at Roudebush Veterans Administration Hospital in Indianapolis. Graveside service conducted 10:00 a.m. Tuesday June 29, 2021 in the family plot of Valhalla Memory Gardens. Military Honors will be conducted by the Monroe County Honor Guard.

Beverly Ann Slattery Hartford

Beverly Ann Slattery Hartford

Jun 13, 2021

Beverly "Bev" Ann Slattery Hartford, 78, passed away peacefully at her home in Bloomington, Indiana on June 13, 2021. Born in Lynn, MA on September 15, 1942, she grew up in Standish, Maine. Bev was predeceased by her parents, Erma (Hartford) and Harry E. Slattery and her infant sister, Edith, of Standish. As the valedictorian of the last graduating...

Norman Arthur Ladd

Norman Arthur Ladd

Jun 10, 2021

Norman Ladd: Husband, father, grandfather, businessman and friend extraordinaire. Norman Arthur Ladd was born on September 3, 1952 in Rochester, New York, to Norman Bliss Ladd, Sr., and Patricia (Dealy) Ladd-Thurston. He was the eldest of seven children. Norm met and fell in love with his wife, Pamela McCullough, on July 4, 1970. They married on April 23, 1972...

Slats Klug

Slats Klug

May 5, 2021

Slats Klug, a musician, composer and producer, died peacefully in Bloomington, Indiana on Wednesday May 5, 2021, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born Harry Klug Jr., December 13, 1951 in Martinsburg, West Virginia, the son of Ruth Booker Stillman and Harry V. Klug. Given the nickname of Slats at a young age because he was skinny,...

Shaun Austin Kinser

Shaun Austin Kinser

Apr 26, 2021

Shaun Austin Kinser, 23, of Bedford, died Monday, April 26, 2021. Visitation 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Saturday May 1, 2021 at Cornerstone Worship Center in Judah. Funeral service at 2:00 pm.

Harrison Flint

Harrison Flint

Apr 11, 2021

Cremation Rites have been accorded.

Kristine Thorsen Barnhill

Kristine Thorsen Barnhill

Apr 10, 2021

Kristine Elizabeth Thorsen Barnhill passed away peacefully at home on April 10, 2021. She was born in Evanston, Illinois on May 23, 1946, daughter of Charles and LaVerne Thorsen of Kenilworth, Illinois, and was the oldest of seven children. She attended New Trier High School in Winnetka where she met her best friend and husband of 52 years, Larry...

James “Jim” Sampson

James “Jim” Sampson

Apr 3, 2021

James "Jim" Sampson, 82, of Bloomington, passed away quietly in the company of a friend on April 3, 2021. Jim was born Jan. 3, 1939, in Lockport, New York, as the son of Lenore and Claude Sampson and is survived by his younger brother, John. He is preceded in death by his parents and older brother Peter. During his...

Charles W. “Billy” Boyer

Charles W. “Billy” Boyer

Mar 26, 2021

Charles W. "Billy" Boyer, 50 of Ellettsville, Indiana, died at IU Health Bloomington Hospital on Friday, March 26, 2021. Billy was the son of William "Bill" Levon and Carol Sue (Cobb) Boyer. He was born August 7, 1970 in Bloomington, Indiana. Billy graduated from Community Christian School in 1988. He worked as a phlebotomist at Bloomington Hospital, Internal Medicine...

Owen Morse Busey

Owen Morse Busey

Mar 3, 2021

Owen Morse Busey (23) of Bloomington, Indiana died by suicide on March 3, 2021. Owen suffered from post-concussion syndrome and depression for the past five years. He is survived by his parents Tom and Elizabeth Busey (Bloomington), his sister Hannah Busey (Washington, D.C.), and his four grandparents. Owen was born in Bloomington in 1997. He graduated from Bloomington High...

Ronald Colton Rogers

Ronald Colton Rogers

Mar 1, 2021

Ronald Colton Rogers of Lexington, Kentucky passed away unexpectedly from a heart condition on March 1, 2021 at his lake home near Bloomington, Indiana. He is survived by his wife, Betsy; his daughters, Elizabeth and Catherine; son in-law Matt Delks; grandsons, Jameson and Marek; sisters, Sue, Betsy and Nancy; his brother, Scott; and many cousins; nieces and nephews. Ron...

Robert Douglas Fritch

Robert Douglas Fritch

Jan 31, 2021

Robert Douglas Fritch, aged 60 years, passed away Sunday January 31, 2021, At IU Health Bloomington Hospital. He was the son of Albert and Carolyn (Snoody) Fritch. Doug was a mechanic most of his life. He retired early because of health issues. He loved to hunt and fish, but gave up both because of his health. He was a...