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Washington, Indiana Obituaries

Paula (Farris) Grant

Paula (Farris) Grant

Apr 18, 2022

Paula Grant, 58, passed away at the Daviess Community Hospital on April 18, 2022. She was born in Ft. Lauderdale, December 31, 1963, to Donald and Martha (Bushnell) Farris. On September 26, 1992, Paula married Mike Grant, and he survives. Paula had a Masters Degree in Accounting, and was employed at Arney's Construction as their accountant. She was an...

Lucia Juanita Jones

Lucia Juanita Jones

Apr 17, 2022

Lucia Juanita Jones, 81, formerly of Washington, went to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022. How appropriate for this Pastor of nineteen years. Her love for her Savior, Jesus Christ, always preceded everything she did. The daughter of Paul and Fern (Winkler) Ham, both deceased, Lucia was born on September 15, 1940. She was the...

David Ramage

David Ramage

Apr 12, 2022

David Ramage, 78, passed away at his Washington residence on April 12, 2022. He was born in Washington on December 6, 1943. David was a truck driver for various companies. He and his son enjoyed collecting models of NASCARS and watching sports and racing together. Those who now mourn David's passing are his special friend, Gay Troutman; his son,...

Betty Gunn

Betty Gunn

Apr 11, 2022

Betty Gunn, 73, passed away April 11, 2022. She was born in Boonville to Norman Wayne and Annette (Taylor) Gunn on November 14, 1948. Betty had lived at various group homes, the most recent being the Sullivan and Plainville Group Homes. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Annette Gunn. A graveside service for Betty Gunn...

Brendan A. Purdue

Brendan A. Purdue

Apr 9, 2022

Brendan A. Purdue, 27, passed away at his Washington residence on April 9, 2022. He was born in Washington, November 17, 1994, to Shawn Purdue and Sara (Taylor) Branum. He was married to Kristin Borhnstedt-Purdue, and she survives. Brendan graduated from Washington Catholic High School in 2012. He was a chef for several years. He loved the NBA, cooking,...

Deborah Marie Zigler

Deborah Marie Zigler

Apr 9, 2022

Deborah Zigler, 71, passed away April 9, 2022. She was born in Washington on November 8, 1950, to Jerry Maurice and Anna Jean (Zinkan) Bezy. A 1969 graduate of Washington High School, Deborah was retired from FIA, and most recently worked at the Bakery House in Washington. She loved fishing; playing video games; and working crossword puzzles. Those who...

James A. Bennett

James A. Bennett

Apr 6, 2022

James A. Bennett, 75, passed away April 6, 2022, while at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, April 23, 1946, to Harlan and Eva (Graves) Bennett. October 18, 1967, James married Helen (Robertson) Bennett. They made their live together until her passing in 2012. James served honorably in the United States...

Barbara K. Gilmore

Barbara K. Gilmore

Apr 1, 2022

Barbara K. Gilmore, 68, Washington, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022. She was born January 1, 1954 in Terre Haute, Indiana, to Carl, Sr. and Betty (Moffett) Burton. Barbara worked for Perdue Farms and retired from there on July 26, 2016. She enjoyed being outdoors, planting her tomato plants, word searches, puzzles, bingo, and doing activities at Senior and...

Rita Lee Burns

Rita Lee Burns

Mar 31, 2022

Rita Burns, 72, passed away at the Ketcham Memorial Center, Odon, Indiana, March 31, 2022. She was born in Bedford, Indiana, September 23, 1949, to Chester L. and Dora (Hackney) Rowe. Rita married the love of her life, Bruce Burns, September 22, 1990, and they enjoyed over thirty-one happy years together. Her memory lives on through her surviving husband...

Joseph A. Sellers

Joseph A. Sellers

Mar 30, 2022

Joseph A. Sellers, 63, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Joe was born on May 14, 1958, to Flavian Alvin and Mary Claudine (Lents) Sellers. Joe was the fifth of ten children. He was a 1976 graduate of Barr-Reeve High School in Montgomery, Indiana. On April 18,...

Mary E. (Helsel) Mandabach

Mary E. (Helsel) Mandabach

Mar 28, 2022

Mary Mandabach, 78, passed away peacefully in Canandaigua, New York, March 28, 2022. She was born, January 23, 1944, in Toledo, Ohio, to John and Vernetta (Schappert) Helsel. On November 28, 1964, Mary married John David Mandabach. They had been married fifty-four years when he passed away October 29, 2018. Mary enjoyed traveling with her husband and spending time...

Carol (Lascody) Lytton

Carol (Lascody) Lytton

Mar 28, 2022

Carol Lytton, 86, passed away at her Emerald Place residence in Washington, March 28, 2022. She was born in Springfield, Illinois, December 19, 1935, to Michael and Emma (Dolack) Lascody. On October 9, 1954, she married Richard "Dick" Lytton and they made their home together until his passing on July 24, 2007. Carol was a graduate of the Ursuline...

Judy D. Wolven

Judy D. Wolven

Mar 22, 2022

Judy Wolven, 63, passed away March 22, 2022. She was born in Washington September 20, 1958, to Kenneth and Edith (Hedrick) Trayler. On July 1, 1977, she married Gary L. Wolven. He preceded her in death on July 4, 2017. Judy graduated from the Vincennes University School of Nursing and most recently worked at the Loogootee Nursing Center. She...

Mildred "Mickey" Burkhart

Mildred "Mickey" Burkhart

Mar 21, 2022

Mildred "Mickey" Burkhart, 87, passed March 21, 2022. She was born in Washington, February 18, 1935, to Daniel and Mildred (Guy) Kane. A 1953 graduate of Washington Catholic High School, Mickey was a devoted homemaker. As a busy farm wife, she often worked in the fields and she grew to love her John Deere equipment. She was a fan...

Thomas Joseph "Tj" Hughes

Thomas Joseph "Tj" Hughes

Mar 19, 2022

Thomas Joseph "TJ" Hughes, 45, passed away on March 19, 2022, as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was born, May 24, 1976, in Washington, to Charles Vencen Hughes and Rebecca (Rayman) Hughes Tipton. During his lifetime, Thomas acquired many nicknames, including Amigo, Green Milk, the Diesel Guy, and a few others that shouldn't...

George "Tony" Kirchner

George "Tony" Kirchner

Mar 15, 2022

George A. (Tony) Kirchner, 80, passed away on March 15, 2022, after struggling with cancer. He was born December 7, 1941. Tony is remembered by his daughters, Hannah Kirchner and Heidi Kirchner; grandsons Reuben Carrico, George Carrico, and Anthony Kirchner; sister Margaret Kirchner Smith; and cousins Georganna Miller and Gail Bryant. He is preceded in death by his son,...

Richard L. Pittenger

Richard L. Pittenger

Mar 15, 2022

Richard Pittenger, 83, passed away March 15, 2022. He was born in Peoria, Illinois, October 9, 1938, to William Edward and Lucille (Williams) Pittenger. Richard served honorably in the United States Army, and was retired from the Molson Coors Brewery in Golden, Colorado. He had also worked at A and R, and the Washington Community School Corporation. He loved...

Courtney Ilene Toler

Courtney Ilene Toler

Mar 14, 2022

Courtney Ilene Toler, 27, passed away at her home in Petersburg, March 14, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born in Terre Haute on December 3, 1994, to Boyd and Tonja (Edrington) Toler. Courtney enjoyed drawing, especially butterflies and flowers. She was an avid collector of Ty Beanie Boos with a collection of over 200. Courtney...

Jerome "Jerry" Bowling

Jerome "Jerry" Bowling

Mar 12, 2022

Jerome "Jerry" Michael Bowling, 76, passed away at his Montgomery residence on March 12, 2022. He was born in Washington on September 29, 1945, to Joseph Ivan and Nellie Estelle (Swann) Bowling. On March 20, 1971, he married Jane (Nolley) Bowling and she survives. Jerry served his country honorably in the United States Air Force and was a Viet...

Betty Jo Sullivan

Betty Jo Sullivan

Mar 12, 2022

Betty Jo Sullivan, age 94, of Washington, left her earthy home and entered her heavenly home on Saturday, March 12, 2022. She was born in Indianapolis March 3, 1928, to Legora A. and Violet M. (Capehart) Raney. Betty is survived by her son, Larry (Judy) Sullivan of Washington; four grandchildren: Marvin Sullivan, Jr., Stacy Sullivan Gerth, Shawn Sullivan, and...

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