All Obituaries

Declan Ryder Lee Ream, 3-year-old son of Tina Maret, received his angel wings on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Declan was born in Cincinnati on October 29, 2019, to his biological mother Muriel Ream. Declan had a long list of medical conditions, but he never let it bring down his spirit, he was happy and full of love.  He enjoyed watching Cocomelon and Mickey Mouse, he loved monster trucks and his toy radio, and would light up when he got to listen to rock & roll music. ...

Stephen Kent Arehart, age 62, of Elwood, passed away at his residence surrounded by his family after a stoic four-year battle with cancer on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Steve was born in Elwood on January 24, 1961, to Bill and Jean Arehart. On October 23, 1982, he married Ruth Ellen (Hargrave) Arehart and they shared 40 years of marriage together. Steve graduated Elwood Community High School with the class of 1979. After graduation he remained a lifelong resident of Elwood.  He...

Our mother, Connie B. Wilburn, died on January 21, 2023 after a long, full life.  She was born July 17, 1932 and was 90 years old.   Connie was a 1950 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High School.  She married Charles A. Wilburn on February 25, 1951 and he preceded her in death on July 25, 2014.  She and her husband, Charles, owned and operated Mighty Distributing Auto Parts for many years.  She had a love for her God, Jehovah and the Bible.  That love she...

Agnes Carmela Millspaugh, age 96, of Elwood, passed away peacefully at Riverwalk Village on Friday, January 20, 2023, with her daughter Virginia, son-in-law Ken Hofer, and long-time friend Joni Cleaver by her side.   Agnes was born December 14, 1926, in Elwood, the daughter of William and Mildred Boyer.  She was married to Raymond Crouse from 1946-1955.  Together they had three children, Bonnie (Crouse) Browning, Sheila (Crouse) Kay, and Larry Crouse.  Agnes later...

Bernard E. "Bernie" Parker, age 79, of Elwood, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023, at  Beaumont Rehab and Healthcare Center in Anderson.   Bernie was born in Elwood, on January 21, 1943, to the late Hugh and Nellie (McCeary) Parker. On September 29, 1961, Bernie married Judy (Harting) Parker, they shared 49 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on February 8, 2010.     Bernie was retired from Steel Slitting in Elwood, where he was a...

Saundra Kay Kimmerling, age 80, of Elwood, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent Mercy Hospital. Saundra was born in Portsmouth, OH on January 7, 1942, to the late Bert George and Eva (Jacobs) Witham.  On November 4, 1985, she married the love of her life, Earl Kimmerling and they shared 37 years of marriage together.  Saundra loved the lord Jesus and served him well; she is now with him. Saundra enjoyed a long career as a school bus driver, she...

Robert E. Knotts passed away on January 14, 2023.  He was born April 10, 1933, in Elwood to Ursel and Marie (Wallace) Knotts. Bob graduated from Wendell Willkie High School in 1953 and served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955.  Bob married the love of his life, Darlene Riggs Knotts on September 23, 1956. Bob retired from Delco Remy in 1998 where he worked for many years in production.  During the years he worked for General Motors, he and Darlene also owned a furniture...

Tina B. Yoder, age 52, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, January 19, 2023. Tina was born in Wooster, Ohio on December 7, 1970, to Andy and Barbara (Sampson) Yoder. Tina attended new London High School and then moved to Colorado where she worked for Home Depot for many years. She later moved to Indiana to be closer to her family. Tina enjoyed crocheting, reading, doing nail art and loving on her cats. She was very loved and will be missed by many. Tina is...

David K. Green, age 76, of Elwood, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at Elwood Health and Living. David was born in Elwood on May 10, 1946, to the late Kenneth and Rosetta (Jackson) Green.  On July 8, 1967, he married Linda (Beaver) Green, and they shared 56 wonderful years of marriage together. David elected to leave high school early to serve in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam campaign. David was stationed out of the Travis Air Force Base and made many...

April M. (Shively) Atkinson, age 40, of Elwood, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2023, following an extended illness. She was born in Anderson, on December 14, 1982, the daughter of Kevin and Rita (Bledsoe) Shively. April was a 2001 graduate of Frankton High School, and worked for many years as a lead technician for Helmer Scientific.  Her greatest joy in life was being a mother.  In addition to her parents, Kevin and Rita Shively, April is survived by four children,...