Local Obituaries for Delphi, Indiana

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...

Jan 4, 2024

Charles A. Merrell, 77, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at his home in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Charles was born to the late John Merrell and Betty (Ewing) Rensky, in Lafayette, Indiana on June 24, 1946, and lived most of his childhood in Delphi, Indiana where he was active in sports before moving to Lafayette and graduating...

Nov 29, 2023

Florence (Miller) Johnson, 92, passed away peacefully at Rosewalk Village Nursing Home in Lafayette, Indiana, on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at 12:35 pm, surrounded by her loving family. Florence was born to the late Robert and Sena (Geisler) Miller in Idaville, IN on March 1, 1931. On November 25, 1950, Florence married the love her life, Charles Johnson in...

Nov 21, 2023

Jerry Wayne Wagner, 84, of Delphi, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Delphi.  Jerry was born in Lafayette on October 17,1939 to the late Ralph and Hilda (Fisher) Wagner.  Jerry graduated from Delphi High School in 1957 where he was a standout athlete in basketball, football, and track.  Jerry then went on to...

Nov 3, 2023

Geraldine Jane (Bayless) Arney “Jerrie”, 89, of Delphi, passed away peacefully at Baptist Health Hospital in Elizabethtown Kentucky, on Friday, November 3, 2023, at 11:30 pm,  surrounded by her loving family. Jerrie was born to the late Ray and Ruby (Trotter) Bayless in Cincinnati, Ohio, on August 6, 1934. On October 3, 1955, Jerrie married the love of her...

Oct 17, 2023

Phillip Kauffman, 77, of Colburn, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at home surrounded by family. He was born on January 28, 1946, to the late Bob and Maxine (Harmon) Kauffman, in Lafayette, Indiana.

On May 13, 2004, Phil married Brenda (Abrams) Kauffman, at Delphi United Methodist Church.

Phil grew up in Colburn...

Oct 6, 2023

We are sad to announce that we had to say goodbye to Neta Louise (Smith) Danforth, 68, of Delphi. She passed away on October 6, 2023, at her home in Monticello Indiana.

Neta was born August 26, 1955, in Lafayette Indiana to Gerald and Bertie (Wamsher) Smith.  She was a 1973 Graduate of Delphi Community High School. ...

Sep 19, 2023

Mark A. Stephens, 64, of Brookston, passed away at 11:00 pm on Tuesday September 19, 2023, at Franciscan Health in Lafayette. Mark was born to the late Edgar and Barbara (Cropper) Stephens, on September 5, 1959, in Tompkinsville, KY.

Mark attended Delphi High School, in Delphi, IN. After school Mark went to work as a truck operator...

Sep 16, 2023

Carol Lou (Randle) Oliver, 82, passed away at 4:55 pm, on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Campus in Delphi, after a short stay. Carol was born at home in Delphi, to the late Charlie and Ethel (Benefiel) Randle on March 11, 1941, in Delphi, In.

Carol was a bright and inquisitive child, and a...

Sep 12, 2023

Max E. Raines, 93, of Monticello, passed away peacefully at 7:40 am, September 12, 2023, at Monticello Health Care. Max was born to the late Roy and Della (Spear) Raines on July 2, 1930, in White County.

Max attended Chalmers High School, and went on to enlist in the Army during the Korean War. After returning home...

Sep 4, 2023

Roger D. Cain, 90, of Lafayette, passed away peacefully at 12:45 pm, on Monday September 4, 2023, at Mulberry Health. Roger was born to the late Clarence and Vera Marie (Seedorf) Cain, on January 12, 1933 in Tippecanoe County. On May 21, 1954, Roger married the love of his life Norma A. (Capper) Cain, who preceded him in death...

Aug 31, 2023

Anthony “Tony” Oliveri, 78, of Delphi, passed away peacefully at 11:13 am on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at IU Arnett in Lafayette. Tony was born to the late Anthony Oliver Sr., and Josephine (Rizzo) Oliveri, on May 3, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois. On June 22, 1968, Tony married the love of his life Charlene (O’Neill) Oliveri, who survives.

Aug 31, 2023

Paul Francis Dickerson, 85, of Delphi, passed away peacefully at 1:55 pm on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Franciscan Health in Lafayette. Paul was born to the late John and Ada Beatrice (McAhren) Dickerson, on May 20, 1938, in Butlerville, Indiana. On August 6, 1960, Paul married the love of his life Alice “Kay” (Waldrop) Dickerson, who preceded him...

Aug 3, 2023

Jeffrey Allen Wagner, 64, of Delphi, passed away on August 3, 2023. Jeff was born in Delphi on March 13, 1959, to Jerry and Carolyn (Talbert) Wagner. Jeff graduated from Delphi High School and later went on to study at Purdue.

Jeff was currently working at Caterpillar as an engineer where his designs earned several patents.