All Obituaries

Christophe Thierion de Monclin, age 46, of Fishers, unexpectedly departed on July 22, 2021. Death takes nothing. It simply ends the possibility of more. All the moments he shared, all the kisses, all the laughs, all the thrills, every little thing, every nuance -- death cannot take those.  Chris was a man like few exist and will be remembered by many. He had friends on many continents. Chris was born in Ebingen, Germany, on August 9, 1974, the son of André and Michèle...

Robert "Todd" Klein, age 54, of Elwood, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday, July 25, 2021.  Todd was born in Elwood on February 23, 1967. He was the son of Ronald and Elaine (Etchison) Klein.  On February 26, 2009, he married Cara (Wilhoite) Klein and they shared 12 years of marriage together building a loving home  and beautiful family. In 1985, Todd graduated from Elwood Community High School. Todd was formerly employed as a machinist for the...

Betty Maxine (Cornwell) Vest, age 92, of Elwood, received her angel wings on July 25, 2021, at Community Hospital in Anderson following recent health issues.  She was born in Elwood on November 10, 1928, to Edward Cornwell and Geneva (DeVaney) Cornwell.   Betty had no memory of her mother, as her mother was killed in an automobile accident when she was only 9 months old.  Betty was raised by her grandparents, Burgess and Cora May DeVaney, whom she lovingly called Mom and...

Sandra Sue Swindell, age 78, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully following a brief illness at Community Hospital in Anderson on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Sandra was born in Elwood on September 12, 1942.  She was the daughter of the late John and Lottie (Williams) Hobbs. In 1960, Sandra graduated from Frankton High School.  She was a faithful member of the Shiloh Friends Church and very much enjoyed her Bible study group.  Sandra retired from Avis Industries in Upland,...

Richard A. "Rick" Stewart, age 64, life-long resident of Elwood, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at his residence following a brief illness. Rick was born in Elwood on March 29, 1957. He was the son of Leroy Stewart and Gloria (Good) Spearman. Rick graduated from Elwood Community High School in 1975. He was a member of Main Street Wesleyan Church. Rick had a huge and caring heart and was one of those guys who would do anything for anyone. He enjoyed fishing, baseball...

Vera Maxine (Starr) Swart, age 102, of Frankton, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021, at Community Hospital. She was one of nine children born in Lafayette Township, Anderson, on February 22, 1919. Vera was the daughter of Charles and Ethel Blanche (Groover) Starr. On December 23, 1945, she married Charles C. Swart and they shared 36 years of marriage together before he passed away on November 24, 1981.   Vera was a 1937 graduate of Anderson High School. She was employed at Guide Lamp...

William Edward "Ed" Clark, age 79, of Elwood passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Marion General Hospital following multiple health issues.   Ed was born in Tipton on September 12, 1941, he was the son of the late Arthur Clark and Dorothy (Alley) Clark.     Ed proudly served our country in the United States Army.   On August 14, 1961, he married Becky (Merida) Clark and she preceded him in death on April 16, 2010.  Ed was a self-employed...

Michael Bernard Idlewine Jr., age 78, of Alexandria, passed away on July 14, 2021, at Autumnwood Village Assisted Living in Tipton following extended health issues. Mike was born on December 15, 1942, in Alexandria, he was the son of Michael B. Idlewine Sr. and Mary (Emmons) Idlewine.    On December 29, 1962, Mike married Linda Kay Rogers and they shared 42 years of marriage before her passing on September 14, 2005. Mike was a member of the Alexandria Gun Club and the Summitville...

Peggy Christine (Busby) Harper, 67, of Frankton, Indiana passed away on Thursday, July 8th, 2021, at Community Hospital after a long and courageous battle from an extended illness.   Peggy was born on November 20 ,1953 in Anderson, the daughter of Charles and Grace Joanna (Hunt) Busby. She was a 1972 Frankton High School Graduate of which she was the Salutatorian of her class. Peggy was always so intelligent and bright.   After graduation, Peggy stayed in Frankton and started...

On Saturday, July 10, 2021 Denna Faye (Mitchell) Marinin, known to many as" Dee", mother of three children, passed away at the age of 57. Denna was born on June 2, 1964 in Chickasha, Oklahoma to Robert and Validean Mitchell. She married Bobby Simmons in 1981 and had one son Bobby Simmons, Jr.; and two daughters, Crystal (Simmons) Seaburn and Tya Simmons. With Denna's second marriage, she gained a bonus daughter, Brandy Roberts. Denna loved her children...