All Obituaries

Salvador "Sal" Mendoza, 38, Lafayette, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at his residence.  He was born in Santa Anna, CA on April 2, 1984.  He married Christy Gray on September 29, 2012.  She survives.   Sal was a member of Trader's Point Christian Church.  He worked in construction for years before becoming a care giver for Caring Hearts at Home.  He was a generous man with a servant's heart, always willing to give of his time and...

Linda Kay Bowlin, 75, passed away unexpectedly at her home on January 22, 2023. Linda was born August 30, 1947, in Linton, Indiana, to Galen & Clara (Corbin) Shilkett.  After graduating from North Knox High School in 1965, Linda received her Bachelor’s degree in 1969 and then went on to complete her Masters degree in 1971, both from Indiana State University. She was a teacher and librarian for the Rossville School Corporation.  She married Stephen E. Bowlin on Mary 31,...

Judith M. Fitzer, 92, Delphi, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare.  She was born July 29, 1930, in Walton to Bon and Donna (Widner) Shedron.  She married Richard L. Fitzer on December 25, 1950.  He preceded her in death on March 27, 2002.   Judith was a 1948 graduate of Walton High School. She worked as a receptionist for Dr. Harry Jones for 25 years until her retirement in 1992.  She was a member of Delphi...

Connie Decker, 73, Frankfort, passed away on January 18, 2023, at IU Health Arnett Hospital.  She was born on March 6, 1949, in Crawfordsville, IN, to James and Delores (Cox) Hankins.  She married William Decker on July 12, 1988.  He survives. Connie was a 1967 graduate of Clinton Prairie High School.  She worked for Mallory Controls and Emerson until her retirement in 2011.  She was a member of the Colfax Christian Church.  She enjoyed vacationing in...

Juan Carlos Guzmán López, 29, Frankfort, fue arrebatado de su familia a muy corta edad. Una larga enfermedad lo llevo a fallecer en su casa rodeado de su familia el día 12 de enero del año 2023. Juan era el hijo del señor Alejandro Guzmán Carrillo y la señora Eloísa Lopez Mora. El nació en la Ciudad de México el día 30 de octubre del año 1993. Vivió en Frankfort por 25 años. Juan era luz y...

Paul “P.R.” Ray Riley, 76, of Forest, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, January 16, 2023.  Born in Veedersburg on June 18, 1946, Paul was the son of Franklin and Geraldine “Vera” (Abernathy) Riley.  After graduating high school, Paul served in the Army Air Force.  He worked as a journeyman tool & die maker at Tenneco (Federal Mogul) in Frankfort for 37 years.  He married Paula Martin on June 28, 1984.  Paul was a generous and...

Sharon “Sherry” Kay Palmer, born August 9, 1938, who most recently lived at Clinton House went to her eternal home on January 15, 2023.  She was 84 years old.  Her death was due to heart failure.  At an early age, she became a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church in Frankfort, IN.  While she will be missed by so many, we are thankful that she is in the arms of our Lord and family. She was the daughter of the late Seigel & Mildred Palmer of Frankfort,...

Joseph C. Bessler, 77, of Frankfort and formerly of Kokomo, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Wesley Manor.  He was born on January 19, 1945, in Palm Beach, Florida, to Joseph F. and Marjorie (Schwab) Bessler. Joseph was a 1962 graduate of Bunker Hill High School and received a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University.  He served in the United States Army.  He was a member of Soul’s Harbor Missionary Baptist Church. Joseph is survived by his children,...

Donald L. Barkley, 76, of Lafayette, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Franciscan Hospital in Lafayette. He was born in Forest, Indiana on November 14, 1946, to Robert and Evelyn (Dalrymple) Barkley. He married Barbara J. Ridgley on August 9, 1982, in Lafayette. She preceded him in death on December 31, 2020. Donald had worked at Marsh Supermarkets in Lafayette as a produce manager and at Little Debbie and Aunt Millie’s Bread as a route delivery driver. He enjoyed...

Gordon C Dutter, 89, of Rossville, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born in Carroll County on May 6, 1933, to George and Edna (Blocher) Dutter.  He married Norma Yoder on December 17, 1955.  She survives. Gordon was a 1951 graduate of Modesto High School in Modesto California.  He worked as a Farmer, farming 3,000 chickens with his family.  He also worked in carpentry.  He was a...