All Obituaries

Victor Michael “Mike” Ratliff, 68 of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away January 18, 2022.  Mike was born to the late Victor S. and Helen (Petri) Ratliff, in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Mike grew up in Hamilton, Ohio, and graduated from Taft High School.  Mike most importantly loved his Lord Jesus Christ and served him throughout his life.  He shared his love of Christ throughout his life, and was happy to do so, without any hesitation.  Mike...

Steven Benner, 58, of Lafayette, passed away at IU Health in Lafayette.   Arrangements are pending.

Molly Sue Hibler, 73, of Kokomo, passed away at 2:52 p.m. Sunday, January 16, 2022, at St.  Vincent Hospital in Kokomo.  She was born March 25, 1948, in Kokomo.  She was lovingly adopted by her parents William W. and Marie (Eades) Wikel.  She married Ronnie Hibler on April 3, 1971, and he survives.    Molly retired from Community Howard Regional Hospital in Medical Records. She was an avid gardener, she loved tending to her yard and flowers. She was a voracious...

William M. Brown Jr. 79 of Galveston, IN passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at 8:15am.   He was born February 13, 1942, in Rolla, MO to William M. and Jessie L. (McDowell) Brown.  He married Shirley (Mahaska) Turner on May 27, 2007, in Galveston and she survives. Bill served in the US Air Force as a hydraulic mechanic and continued his career with the Civil Service at Grissom AFB until his retirement in 2002. In his spare time Bill loved...

Lieutenant Colonel Richard E. Hyman, 101, Of Galveston passed into eternity at his home early Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Born February 1, 1920, in southern Cass County to George A. and Ina A. (Shanks) Hyman.  He married Mary Frances Lantz on March 8, 1942, in Elwood, Indiana and she preceded him in death on January 13, 2009. Dick graduated from Young America High School in 1938.  He then went on to attend Ball State University and Purdue University majoring in...

Joseph Allen Lott, 58, of Logansport, died at 12:04 a.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Logansport Memorial Hospital.  He was born April 5, 1963, in Kokomo to Joseph A. & Mary (Barley) Lott. Joseph was a 1981 graduate of Lewis Cass High School.  He worked for A. Raymond Tinnerman Manufacturing in Logansport for several years.  He enjoyed fishing and riding his Harley, sitting around the campfire and working in his shed.  He was always ready to lend...

Pastor Ronald L. Jansen, 84, of Walton, passed away at 3:18 p.m. Sunday, January 9, 2022, at Community Howard Reginal Hospital in Kokomo.   He was born September 14, 1937, in Springfield, IL to. Henry P. and Lucille (McAfee) Jansen.   He married Sue Miley on July 20, 1996, and she survives.     Ron pastored for many years in several churches in Indiana and Pennsylvania.  He was involved with Campus Life (formerly Youth for Christ...

Nancy Elizabeth “Peachie” Monticue, of Kokomo, passed away at the age of 100 at Northwoods Village.  She was born September 5, 1921in Miami County to Rolla and Ada (Glassburn) Harrison.  On October 5, 1940, she married William P. Monticue and he preceded her in death January 30, 1989.     Nancy was a full-time homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother.   She enjoyed gardening especially raising tomatoes.  One year she...

Janet Elaine (Elson) Crockett, 70, of Kokomo, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 1:08 am Thursday, December 30, 2021, at her home.  She was born April 2, 1951, in Kokomo to Robert E. and Lora Maxine (Johns) Crockett.  Janet was a 1969 graduate of Maconaquah High School. She retired from Delco Electronics in Kokomo with over 37 years’ service. She also worked for Elmwood Elementary School in Peru for 13 years. Janet was a devout believer and member of Temple Baptist...

Jack W. Gates, 66, of Walton, passed away at his home Sunday evening, December 26, 2021.  He was born November 24, 1955, in Kokomo to Edwin and Bertha (Wood) Gates.   He married Debra Burton Darland on March 10, 2006, in Las Vegas, NV and she survives.   Jack retired from the United States Air Force with 20 years’ service as a Munitions Specialist.  He was a member of the Galveston and Walton American Legion Posts and served on the Cass...