Local Obituaries for Delphi, Indiana

Nov 4, 2024

Brenda Sue (Bray) Hill, 78, of West Lafayette, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Franciscan Health Lafayette East, surrounded by her family. Brenda was born in Portland, Tennessee, on April 12, 1946, to the late William and Lovealla (Perdue) Bray. Brenda married the love of her life Richard Hill, who preceded her in death in 2019....

Oct 26, 2024

Caroline “Boo” (Weir) Rush, 80, of Delphi, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Caroline was born on August 30, 1944, to the late Leon and Edith (Huskey) Weir in Lafayette, Indiana.

Boo graduated from Delphi High School, after graduation she worked at St. Elizabeth Hospital Central in Lafayette, where she was the unit...

Oct 6, 2024

Catherine B. (Robinson) Kelley, 72, formerly of Delphi, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. Cathie was born on October 7, 1951, in Logansport, to the late Robert and Irma (Wilkerson) Robinson.

On May 18, 1969, Cathie married Steve Kelley, who preceded her in death on February 12, 2008....

Oct 5, 2024

Carolyn J. (Barnes) Criswell, 75, of Idaville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at White Oak Health Campus in Monticello. Carolyn was born on December 25, 1948, to the late Henry and Bonita (Weaver) Barnes, in Monticello. On January 16, 1966, Carolyn married her loving husband, David Criswell, who preceded her in death on September 12, 2022....

Sep 29, 2024

Dr. Lawrence W. “Doc” Stauffer, 87, of Delphi, passed away peacefully from complications of Amylodosis just after 9:00 am on Sunday, September 29, 2024, in Delphi surrounded by his family. He was born on January 18, 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late William A. and Ruth V. (Boker) Stauffer.  His family lived in Mentor, Ohio until moving to...

Sep 5, 2024

Robert “Bob” White, 84, of Delphi, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Bob was born on January 22, 1940, to James E. and Helen Maxine (Hanna) White, in Adams Township, Carroll County.

Bob attended Pittsburg and Delphi High School, graduating in 1958. After graduation, Bob joined the United States Navy and he served...

Aug 14, 2024

Guy Baker, 69, of Rockfield, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Guy was born on October 3, 1954, in Kalamazoo Michigan to the late William Kenneth and Emily Dorthy (Fair) Baker. Guy married Kathy Baker and later the couple divorced but remained very close.

Guy obtained his GED and quickly began working. Guy...

Jul 4, 2024

Mariana Martinez, 77, of Delphi, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 4th, 2024, at Franciscan Health Lafayette East.

Mariana was born in El Salvador on April 17, 1947. Mariana migrated to the United States and quickly began working. She was employed at Remington Seeds, and Jordans Manufacturing in Monticello. Mariana married Guadalupe Martinez, where they spent many...

Jul 2, 2024

Don Ray Alderman Sr., 74, of Delphi, passed away on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2024 at home. Don was born to the late Everette and Fatima (Griffith) Alderman on July 20, 1949, in Glendive, Montana.

In 1996, Don married the love of his life Barbara (Zink) Alderman at the Canal Bridge in Delphi, who survives.

Don...

May 12, 2024

Lynn Lowell Brubaker, 68, of Delphi, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at The Springs at Lafayette. Lynn was born in Lafayette on September 1, 1955, to the late Lowell and Almeda (Popejoy) Brubaker.

On March 26, 2010, Lynn married Susan (Caputo) Brubaker, who preceded Lynn in death on July 14, 2021.

Lynn...

Apr 22, 2024

Kathleen Kay (Isaacs) Walters, 66, of Delphi, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on Monday, April 22, 2024. Kathy was born on December 13, 1957, in Lafayette, to the late Paul and Edith (Larimore) Issacs. On July 5, 1974, Kathleen married the love of her life, Brian Walters, who survives.

Kathy attended Delphi High...

Apr 10, 2024

Mary Esther (Banter) Downing, 81, of Shipshewana, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Mary was born to the late Von and Viola (Webb) Banter on August 27, 1942 in Kokomo, Indiana. On May 13, 1983, Mary married the love of her life Clarence Downing in Yeoman, who preceded her in death on August 8, 2001....

Mar 25, 2024

Rex Alan Deweese, 81, of Rossville, passed away at home on Monday, March 25, 2024, surrounded by his family. Rex was born July 12, 1942 to the late Russell and Avis (Shine) Deweese in Lafayette Indiana. On September 2, 1962, Rex married the love of his life Doreanne (Campbell) Deweese in Pyrmont Indiana, and she survives.

Rex...

Mar 24, 2024

Marlene Ann (Riedel) Stroetz, 76, of Monticello, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at IU Health Arnett in Lafayette. Marlene was born on January 15, 1948, in Queens, New York, to the late Otto and Margaret (Becker) Riedel. In 1967 Marlene married the love of her life, Herbert “Bud” Stroetz, in Long Island, who survives.

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Mar 17, 2024

Donald E. Hutsell, 68, of Delphi, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Don was born on July 23, 1955, in Logansport, to the late Harold Gaumer and Irene (Lee) Hutsell. On November 1, 1980, Donald married the love of his life Susan (Hayden) Hutsell, who survives.

Don attended Delphi High School. After High...

Feb 24, 2024

Phyllis Ann (Leming) Herget, 71, of Battle Ground, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Campus in Delphi. Phyllis was born on July 31, 1952, to the late Charles Leming and Dean (Kirts) Jeffries in Tippecanoe County.

In 1970 Phyllis married Duane Gross, who survives, and in 1975 Phyllis married Robert Herget...

Feb 18, 2024

Donald Brown, 78, of Monticello, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at IU Health White Memorial Hospital. Don was born to the late Chester and Mary (Mcvay) Brown, on May 23, 1945, in Logansport, IN.

On November 3, 1990 Don married the love of his life Lois (Rader) Brown, in Flora.

Don attended...

Feb 7, 2024

Betty Martin, 84, of Delphi, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2024, at White Oak Health Campus in Monticello. Betty was born to the late Emery and Minnie (Smith) Martin, On December 23, 1939, in Delphi. Betty was a 1958 graduate of Delphi High School.

After graduation, Betty worked at Globe Valve in Delphi for over 39...

Jan 23, 2024

Richard “Butch” Benefiel, 77, of Delphi, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at IU Arnett Hospital. He was born on July 8, 1946, to the late Morris “Nub” and Juanita (Ward) Benefiel, in Lafayette, Indiana.

Butch attended Delphi High School and quickly enlisted in the United States Army in Fort Knox Kentucky, and eventually serving in...

Jan 21, 2024

Phyllis Jean (Davis) Moore, 93, of Delphi, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at White Oak Health Campus in Monticello. Phyllis was born to the late Ernest Lester and Ruby (Davis) Harrimaon on July 22, 1930, in Clarks Hill, IN. Phyllis married the love of her life Don Moore in 1947 in Rossville, who preceded her in...