Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Delphi, Indiana
Dallas Gene Butcher
Nov 2, 2026
Dallas Gene Butcher, 93, of Delphi, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 2, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center. Dallas was born on June 3, 1933, in Celina, Ohio to the late Gale and Wilma (Alt) Butcher. On June 28, 1958, Dallas married the love of his life, Marie (Reich), and she passed away in 2023. Together they were blessed...
Virgil Martin Bradford
Oct 29, 2026
Virgil Martin Bradford, 85, of Delphi, passed away peacefully at IU Health Arnett in Lafayette, on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Virgil was born on October 22, 1941, in Middlesboro, Kentucky, to the late Joseph and Katherine (Leonard) Bradford.
Virgil had been married to Yvonne (Massengill) who preceded him in death on August 25, 2014. He later married Dana (Hicks) Bradford on...
John Francis
Oct 10, 2026
John Francis, 61, of Delphi, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 10, 2026. John was born on April 24, 1965, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Calvin and Myrtle (Toler) Francis.
John was a graduate of Delphi High School. John owned and operated his own metal scrap business. He enjoyed spending time with his friends.
Surviving John include a son;...
Rita Sue (Stinebaugh) Little
Oct 9, 2026
Rita Sue (Stinebaugh) Little, 79, of Lafayette, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2026, at IU Health Arnett in Lafayette. Rita was born on January 26, 1947, in Lafayette, to the late Earl and Laura (Minniear) Stinebaugh.
On February 2, 1963, Rita married Robert Little. They were blessed with nearly 60 years of marriage. Robert preceded her in death on...
Kelly Jo Cain
Oct 5, 2026
Kelly Jo Cain, 51, of Bringhurst, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Kelly was born on June 7, 1975, in Lafayette to John and Connie Cain.
Kelly attended Harrison High School. She later worked for Quality Die Set in Logansport where she was a receptionist. In her free time Kelly loved playing darts with her...
Buddie "Bud" Lee Kesling
Sep 12, 2026
Buddie “Bud” Lee Kesling, 99, of Camden, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Franciscan Health in Lafayette. Buddie was born on June 2, 1927, in Walton, Indiana, to the late Kenneth and Doris (Sink) Kesling.
On June 12, 1948, Bud married “Dena” Scott Kesling, who preceded him in death on May 10, 1986. Bud later married Hazel Kesling...
Shirley Joann (Moore) Saltsman
Aug 22, 2026
Shirley Joann (Moore) Saltsman, 90, of Delphi, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Mulberry Health. Shirley was born on February 4, 1936, in Carroll County, to the late Gordon and Eva (Beard) Moore.
Shirley graduated from Delphi High School. She later worked at Purdue University in the custodial department for several years before she eventually retired.
In her free...
Nathan Bradford
Aug 21, 2026
Nathan Bradford, 90, of Camden, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026, at White Oak Health Campus in Monticello. Nathan was born on March 9, 1936 to the late Joseph and Katherine (Leonard) Bradford, in Harrogate, Tennessee.
Nathan was an equipment operator for Central Indiana Operating Engineers, for nearly 30 years. In his free time, he enjoyed doing anything outdoors....
Mary (McClain) Buckner
Aug 16, 2026
Mary (McClain) Buckner, 85, of Delphi, formerly of Texas, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Mary was born on September 28, 1940, in Kokomo, to the late Harold and Margarete (Bauer) McClain.
Mary was married to Alejandro Gonzalez, and later to Roy Lee Buckner, who preceded her in death on July 6,...
Janet Faye (Mullendore) Schroeder
Jul 30, 2026
Janet Faye (Mullendore) Schroeder, 74, of Delphi, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Janet was born on July 2, 1952, in Lafayette, to the late Charles and Betty (Tyrie) Mullendore.
Janet married Charles Bill “Scooter” Schroeder, who preceded her in death in 2022.
She graduated from Delphi High School in 1971. After graduation she worked...
Larry Ray Stapleton
Jul 19, 2026
Larry Ray Stapleton didn’t just live a life; he built one he was deeply proud of.
A man of quiet strength and immense heart, Larry passed away after facing a courageous battle with cancer, not with bitterness, but with dignity, and courage.
Born the youngest of seven children on February 20, 1949, to Ray and Eva (Donathan)Stapleton, Larry grew up to be...
Geneva "Betty" (Zanger) Allen
Jul 13, 2026
Geneva “Betty” (Zanger) Allen, 93, of Delphi, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Franciscan Health in Lafayette. Geneva was born on December 17, 1932, in Walton, Indiana, to the late Henry and Geneva (Hindman) Zanger.
On December 24, 1949, Betty married James W. Allen Sr., who preceded her in death on January 2, 1997.
Betty attended Logansport High School...
Anita (Reynolds) Gabriel
Jun 12, 2026
Anita “Neenie” (Reynolds) Gabriel, 86, of Kokomo, passed away peacefully surrounded by her four children on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Waterford Health Campus in Kokomo. Anita was born on September 19th, 1939, to the late James and Kathleen (Arter) Reynolds, in Gary, Indiana.
On January 7th, 1961, Anita married Felix “Rex” Gabriel, who preceded her in death on November 28th,...
Hudson "Red" Lee Pressler
May 22, 2026
Hudson “Red” Lee Pressler, 87, of Delphi, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Aster Place Assisted Living in Lafayette. Hudson was born on December 10, 1938, in Wabash, Indiana, to the late Ronald Hudson and Maxine (Copeland) Pressler Landis.
In 1960 he married Katherine J Ottinger of Delphi, who preceded him in death in 1999.
Red graduated from Burnettsville...
Duane B. Johnson
Apr 25, 2026
Duane B. Johnson, 89, of Delphi, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Creasy Springs Health Campus. Duane was born on January 31, 1937, in Buffalo, Indiana to the late Isabel Hann, and then adopted by the late Raymond and Ann (Grassmyer) Johnson.
On March 10th, 2003, Duane married Doris Ann Page, in Apache Junction, Arizona, and she survives....
Russell "Frank" Gerard
Apr 15, 2026
Russell “Frank” Gerard, 83, of Yeoman, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Frank was born on November 7, 1942, in Lafayette, to the late Russell and Blanche (Baer) Gerard.
On June 6, 1964, Russell married the love of his life; Nancy (Cottrell) Gerard, and she survives. They were blessed with nearly 62...
Thomas Richard Gardner
Apr 6, 2026
Thomas Richard Gardner, 87, of Lafayette, passed away peacefully at IU Health Arnett in Lafayette, on Monday, April 6, 2026. Tom was born on June 14, 1938, in Mishawaka Indiana, to the late Richard Howard and Florence (Maier) Gardner.
Tom married Nancy Grace and later divorced in 1970. On March 7, 1974, Tom was later married to Donna May Hodges. Donna...
Jane (Leibert) Ullery
Apr 2, 2026
Jane (Leibert) Ullery, 81, of Delphi, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Jane was born on September 13, 1944, in Lafayette, to the late John and Martha (Lynch) Leibert.
Jane graduated from Rossville High School. On August 18, 1995, Jane married Ronald Ullery, who preceded her in death on April 11, 2011. Jane had worked as a...
Lorraine Kay (Cagle) Weckerly
Apr 1, 2026
Lorraine Kay (Cagle) Weckerly, 78, of Delphi, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Milner Community Health Care in Rossville. Lorraine was born on September 6, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan, to the late L J and Alberta (Kuhl) Cagle.
On December 29, 1967, Lorraine married the love of her life; David Weckerly who...
Thomas E. Soper
Mar 20, 2026
Thomas E. Soper, 82, of Delphi, passed away peacefully at his home in West Lafayette, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, March 20, 2026. Thomas was born on February 4, 1944, in Albion, Michigan, to the late Armond and Leona (Humphrey) Soper.
On September 29, 1972 Thomas married the love of his life, Penny Smith. They were blessed with nearly...
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