All Obituaries

Elizabeth “Joan” Ferguson, 83, a life-long Frankfort resident, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018, at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis, surrounded by her family. She was born April 9, 1935, in Frankfort, to Kenneth S. and Virginia (Christy) Power.  On July 18, 1954, Joan married Phil Ferguson; he passed away on June 8, 2015. Joan graduated from Frankfort High School in 1953 and continued her education at Purdue and Ivy Tech.  By taking classes that suited her...

Donald “Don” K. Pearson, Sr., 86, of Flora, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 at St.Vincent Hospital in Kokomo.  He was born February 27, 1932 in Radnor to Scott and Fannie (Kirkwood) Pearson.  He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.  He married Virginia (Long) September 26, 1953.  She survives.  Don worked for Tate & Lyle of 28 years.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, NASCAR and his Purdue Boilermakers. Along with...

Betty L. Burkle, 92, life-long Carroll County resident until she moved to Tampa, Florida, in 2008 to be with her son, passed away surrounded by her family.  She was born December 3, 1925, in Carroll County, to Clarence and Elsie (Welday) Shultheis.  On September 22, 1946, she married Elwood Burkle; he preceded her in death on May 22, 1996. Betty graduated from Delphi High School.  She was a dedicated farm wife and homemaker throughout her life and member of the Pyrmont United...

Lois J. Schimmel, 85, of Frankfort, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018 at Milner Community Health Care.  She was born September 28, 1933 in Clinton County to Amzie and Jessica (Stewart) Marley.  She was a 1951 graduate of Flora High School.  She married Wayne Schimmel September 25, 1953.  He preceded her in death.  She worked for Peter & Paul for 10 years and later helped care for area children for years.  Lois is survived by her son, Douglas Schimmel of...

Lavon L. Chittick Wagoner, 88, of Rossville, passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.  She was born April 13, 1930, in Clinton County to Artus C. and Daisy E. (Skiles) Wagoner.  On November 16, 1946, she married Max Eugene Chittick; he preceded her in death in August, 1999.  She later married Ezra H. Wagoner on November 9, 2003; he passed away April, 2017.   Lavon had attended Rossville Schools and was a member of the Middle...

Beverly Mae Grimes, 78, of Mulberry, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at her home.  She was born July 30, 1940 in Clinton County to Walter Alan and Wilma Avada (Davis) Bradshaw.  She worked as a beautician in Frankfort for 15 years before starting work at Chrysler in 1996.  She worked there until her retirement in 2006.  Beverly enjoyed watching TV and Fox News, talking politics, and playing solitaire.  Beverly is survived by her children, Kenneth (Dee) Gephart...

Laura L. McClelland, 65, of Frankfort, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 27, 2018, at her home.  She was born April 2, 1953, in San Diego, CA, to Walter G. and Martha Ellen (Metzger) Webb.  On March 25, 1972, Laura married Robert A. McClelland; he survived. Laura graduated from Sandia High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  Throughout her life, Laura was an entrepreneur in several different venues including Clementine’s Antiques and Collectibles in Kirklin,...

Barbara Carlson, 87, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Wesley Manor.  She was born November 1, 1930 in Clinton County to Arthur and Audra (Maxwell) Thomas.  She was a 1949 graduate of Frankfort High School.  She married Robert Carlson January 14, 1950.  He preceded her in death July 9, 1987.  Barbara worked for many years for Scheid Oldsmobile-Cadillac as a bookkeeper.  Prior to that she worked for Dorner Chevrolet and while in Fort Wayne...

Janet S. Dupler, 82, formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018, in Carmel surrounded by family.  She was born August 14, 1936, in Frankfort, to Virginia (Christy) Power and Kenneth S. Power.  Janet married Jan D. “Pete” Dupler on February 12, 1955.  Pete preceded her in death on March 2, 2006.  Surviving Janet are her son, Harley H. Dupler III, of Lafayette; daughter, Michelle R. “Micke” Ridenour, of Carmel; sister,...

Mabel A. Norman, 96, of Lafayette, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at her granddaughter’s home.  She was born November 14, 1921, in Metcalfe, Kentucky, to Richard and Verna (Ferguson) Rutledge.  On July 23, 1948, she married William Norman; he preceded her in death on January 3, 1999. In 1940, Mabel graduated from Summer Shade High School in Kentucky.  She had worked as a clerk at J.C. Penny in both Frankfort and Lafayette for 27 years before retiring in...