All Obituaries

Steven Andrew Stillwell, 58, of Frankfort, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Aperion Care of Frankfort.  He was born November 16, 1960 in Clinton County to Billy and Kay (Wetzel) Stillwell.  Steven was a graduate of Frankfort High School.  He attended schooling to work in monuments and headstones.  He was the owner of Stillwell Monuments where he used his special artistic gift to make wonderful monuments.  He enjoyed working on old hot rods, especially...

Rigoberto Cruz Santos, 46, of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019, at IU Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.  He was born February 13, 1972, in Mexico, to Maximiano Cruz Santos and Francisca S. Santos; his mother survives in Mexico.  Rigoberto worked at Coomer’s in Colfax.  He attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church.  Rigoberto loved music and enjoyed watching baseball especially the Dodgers. Surviving Rigoberto are his sisters, Paulina  Cruz (Rey...

Lois “Aleta” Gillum, 95, of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019, at Aperion Care in Frankfort.  She was born April 16, 1923, in Yuma County, Colorado, to Vernon and Ethel (Jones) Sheldon.  On December 23, 1942, she married Simon Albert Gillum; he preceded her in death on May 19, 2006. Aleta graduated high school from Bible College school in Colorado Springs.  She was a homemaker who enjoyed her family and helping to raise her grandchildren and...

Marilou Walker, 88, of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019, at Wesley Manor Retirement Community.  She was born August 27, 1930, in Elwood, to Vernon and Nellie (McQuitty) Knotts.  On February 12, 1949, she married Davaun H. Walker; he preceded her in death on December 30, 2011. Marilou had attended Wendell Willkie High School in Elwood.  She had worked at Mallory Controls for 17 years before retiring.  Marilou was an excellent cook and homemaker; she...

Patricia J. Culbertson, 84, of Lafayette and formerly of Mulberry, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at Digby Place in Lafayette.  She was born July 6, 1934, in Mulberry, to William L. and Lela Mae (Cary) Goode.  On November 15, 1953, Pat married Kenneth Biesecker; he preceded her in death in 1974.  On February 17, 1985, she married George F. Culbertson; he preceded her in death on March 11, 2013. In 1952, Pat graduated from Mulberry High School.  She lived in...

Mary Jean (Jeanny) Galbreath, 94, of Frankfort, passed away at Wesley Manor, Tuesday, January 1, 2019.  She was born November 12, 1924, in Middletown, Ohio, to James Leslie and Lorma (Garmhausen) Gossard.  Jeanny married Paul J. Galbreath on May 15, 1944, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Paul passed away on December 12, 2018. Jeanny graduated with an associate’s degree from Lees-McRae College.  She loved children, and cared for more than 30 foster children in their...

Gracie Helen Posey, 93, of Frankfort, passed away on December 28, 2018, at Wesley Manor.  She was born on March 29, 1925, in Russellville, Kentucky, to Andrew and Bessie (West) Trent.  Gracie married Ralph Ewing, who passed away.  She then married Elmer Posey Jr. on October 18, 1958.  Gracie was a homemaker.  She was a member of Kelley Crossing Church.  She was also a member of the VFW, American Legion, Eagles, and the Moose Lodge.  She was an avid...

Carolyn Sue Zook, 83, of Zionsville, formerly of Flora and Bringhurst, passed away, Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Zionsville Meadows.  She was born June 29, 1935 in Carroll County to George and Lena (Martin) Darling. She worked for 20 years at Essex Wire and for a short time at Flora IGA in the Deli Department. Carolyn was a member of the United Steel Workers Union and held the office of Secretary various times.  She was a member of Bringhurst United Methodist Church.  She...

Rodney Berry, 50, of Lafayette, passed away on December 23, 2018, at his home.  He was born January 27, 1968, in Lafayette to Richard and Sandra (Mitchell) Berry. Rodney graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School in 1986 and attended Purdue University.  He was a self-employed lawn care professional. He attended the First Assembly of God Church, enjoyed playing basketball and listening to all types of music. In addition to his father, Rodney is survived by his stepmother,...

John A. “Jack” Smith, 69, a life-long Frankfort resident passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 26, 2018.  He was born March 10, 1949, in Frankfort, to Ralph R. and Helen B. (Black) Smith.  On May 29, 1976, he married Marcia Wills; together they shared 42 years of marriage. In 1967, Jack graduated from Clinton Prairie High School.  He then served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  After over 35 years of service, Jack retired from Alco...