Patricia “Patti” E. Conklin, 78, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Witham Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, Indiana. She was born on October 1, 1947, and was the daughter of the late George and Marie O’Rourke. On March 17, 1990, she married Stanley L. “Stan” Conklin, Sr., in Lebanon. He preceded her in death on May 20, 2018. Patti was a devoted homemaker who valued time with family and friends. Survivors include her sons, Eddie Burkhart and Steven (Jennifer) Conklin and

Mary Jane Clossin, 84, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at her home in Lebanon, Indiana. She was born in Montezuma, Indiana on August 9, 1941; a daughter of the late Denver D. and Gertrude (Clary) Short. Mary Jane graduated from Pike High School in 1959 and relocated to Lebanon in the early 1960s. On August 4, 1962, she married Charles O. Clossin in Lebanon. He preceded her in death on March 7, 2015. Mary Jane worked at Sears in Lebanon for many years and served as

Mr. Christopher Alan Lewis, 44, of West Lafayette, passed away on December 4, 2025. He was born June 1, 1981, in St. Petersburg, FL, a son of Craig Lee and Margaret Jane (Shrack) Lewis. Christopher married Amber Lewis on June 3, 2023, and she survives. Christopher graduated from Lebanon High School with the Class of 2000. He had worked for Lowe’s, then for Venture Logistics, and most recently for Stoops Freightliner as a service advisor. Christopher loved all sports and was a

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of our mother Jacqueline (Jackie) Faye Parks.  She was born April 27, 1935 in Kingsport, TN to Lawrence and Pearl Cleek.  Jackie spent her growing up years in Kingsport before moving to Indianapolis when she was 18. After arriving in Indianapolis, Jackie began working for an insurance agency.  It was there a young man walked into the office and was smitten.  One afternoon he returned to drive Jackie home.  When he arrived to pick

Richard Dean Summers, 80, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at his home in Lebanon, Indiana. He was born September 17, 1945, in New Brunswick, Indiana; a son of the late Joseph Roscoe and Colletta “Lettie” (Clements) Summers. In the 1960’s he married Ruth A. Tyler in Lebanon and later divorced. He attended Pinnell High School. Richard worked as a mechanic for M & K Quality Trucks in Indianapolis for 30 years. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lebanon 206

Mr. Kinley E. Gunder, 77, of Thorntown, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025, from a degenerative condition at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis. He was born August 9, 1948, in Decatur, Indiana, a son of the late Ross and Lois (Essex) Gunder. When Kinley’s grandmother asked him to go next door and meet the new teacher, he had no idea he would be meeting his future wife, Darline Crose, after three marriage proposals, she finally said yes. They were ma

Margaret Fay Smith, 92, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Homewood Health Campus in Lebanon, Indiana. She was born July 22, 1933, in Indianapolis; a daughter of the late Nathaniel Fred Owens Sr. and Addie Mae (Thomas) Owens. On August 10, 1951, she married Kenneth Lee Smith in Lebanon. He preceded her in death on October 7, 2010. Margaret spent several summers selling concessions at Pendleton Pike Drive-In and also worked as a waitress at Wheelers Restaurant on Pend

John David Hedge, 85, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at his home in Cicero, Indiana. He was born in Advance, Indiana, on August 7, 1940, a son of the late Donald W. and Helen I. (Krukewitt) Hedge. On August 14, 1964, he married Patricia Hedge in Charleston, Illinois; she survives. He graduated from Lebanon High School in 1959 and honorably served in the United States Army. John farmed crops and raised livestock for many years. He loved gardening, especially his flo

Orville Thomas Hale, 87, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025. Memorial Services with Military Rites are planned for 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street in Lebanon, Indiana. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until the time of services.

Sara Jean Harpham, 68, of Lebanon, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Witham Hospital in Lebanon. Sara was born May 20, 1957, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Thomas K. and Marilyn J. Harding, who preceded her in death. Sara graduated from Lebanon High School in 1975 and completed her post graduate studies at Butler University. Sara married Dale L. Harpham in 1986, and they enjoyed life together traveling and on the lake at their home in Martinsville until his death

Mrs. Madolin Cox, 83, of Lebanon, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, at Homewood Health Campus in Lebanon.    Madolin was born September 30, 1942, in Indianapolis, a daughter of the late Russell and Maxine (Miller) Hubble.    On August 18, 1963, Madolin married James “Jim” E. Cox and they lived around Lebanon for most of their life. On Dec. 2, 1964, they were blessed with their daughter, Yetive A. Cox.   Madolin had worked for Wal-Mart and also had an in-home daycare for

Joe K. Creek, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Witham Hospital in Lebanon, Indiana. He was born on January 26, 1943, in Barren County, Kentucky, near Fountain Run, the son of the late Lela Mae Creek. On May 17, 1997, Joe married Tamara Sue “Tammy” Creek (Johnson, formerly Ranney) in Zionsville, Indiana; she survives. Raised in Kentucky, Joe was a 1961 graduate. He spent his working career as an over-the-road truck driver for v

Shirley Ann Cline, 76, of Whitestown, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center in Carmel. She was born December 19, 1948, in Boone County, a daughter of the late Raymond Cecil and Delma Jane (Higer) Snow. On September 3, 1966, she married the love of her life, Ralph L. Cline, Sr. The couple had just celebrated 51 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on January 11, 2018. Shirley attended Lebanon High School and worked in the c

Marilyn A. Klink, 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 20, 2025, in her home at Hoosier Village, surrounded by her family. Born on February 10, 1939, in Wolcott, Indiana, Marilyn was the daughter of Joseph and Leona (Glotzbach) Vogel. She graduated from Wolcott High School in 1957. Marilyn married George Klink of Chalmers, IN on June 8, 1957, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Remington, Indiana. He passed away in 2003, after sharing 46 years with her, and tog

Dixie Dee Taylor, 74, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, at her sister’s home, in Lebanon, Indiana. She was born October 6, 1951, in Lebanon, the oldest daughter of the late Darnell and Betty Lou (Miller) Walker. Dixie graduated from Lebanon High School in 1970. Following high school, she attended McConnell Airline School in Minneapolis, MN; then, Broward Community College in FL. On December 9, 1972, she was united in marriage to Jack Taylor at the First United Church of C

David L. “Dave” Martin, Sr., 75, passed away surrounded by his beloved family on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, in Crawfordsville, Indiana. He was born on January 15, 1950 in Lebanon, a son of the late Lora B. and Marjorie (Davidson) Martin. On October 28, 1967, he married the love of his life, Judy Arlene (McClaine) Martin in Lebanon. She preceded him in death on October 7, 2009, just short of their 42nd anniversary. Dave and his wife spent the majority their lives in Thornto

Linda K. Ramsey, 79, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Markleville, Indiana. She was born on September 28, 1946, in Long Island, New York, the daughter of the late Floyd C. and E. Joanne (Busenbark) Beebe. On March 19, 1966, she married the love of her life, Larry Ramsey, in Shannondale, Indiana. Linda was a 1964 graduate of Dover High School. She worked as a Histology Technician at Franciscan Health Crawfordsville, formerly Culver Union Hosp

Mrs. Patty Lou Williams, 92, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at her home in Thorntown, Indiana. She was born August 26, 1933, in Thorntown, a daughter of the late Omer E. and Irene (Sullivan) Fisher. On July 14, 1951, she was united in marriage to Edward Z. “EZ” Williams in Indianapolis. After nearly 65 years of marriage, he preceded her in death on May 20, 2016. Raised in Thorntown community, Patty attended Thorntown High School. For many years, she worked for the

Captain William J. Bontell, USMC (Ret.), beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and proud veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars, passed away peacefully and entered eternal rest. Born in Pittsfield, MA, Bill grew up in Lenox Dale, MA before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. His distinguished 21-year career took him to Parris Island, SC; Camp Lejeune, NC; Cherry Point Air Station, NC; Great Lakes, IL; San Diego, CA; Kaneohe Bay, HI; Oahu, HI; Worces

Ralph N. Gann, 96, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Homewood Health Campus in Lebanon. He was born on May 23, 1929, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Robert O. Gann and Mable F. (LaRosh) Gann. Ralph grew up on farms in Kentucky and the rural north side of Indianapolis before moving with foster parents George and Edith Harris to a farm near Jamestown, Indiana. He attended Jackson Township Hi