All Obituaries

William “Bill” Earl Widget, 65, Rossville, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022 at Milner Community Health Care.  He was born in Lafayette to James and Doris (Driscoll) Widget.  Bill was a graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School and worked as a Sanitation Technician.  He enjoyed listening to music and had accumulated over 1,000 CD’s in his music collection.  He liked to play cards on his computer, especially spider solitaire, and watch NFL...

Phyllis Kamstra, 93, a lifelong Rossville resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Milner Community Healthcare on June 22, 2022.  She was born July 13, 1928, in Clinton County, to Robert R. and Reva I. (Griffin) Buck. After attending Rossville High School, Phyllis married George Kamstra on July 7, 1946.  He preceded her in death on June 17, 2018.  Phyllis worked for 20 years as Food Service Manager for the Rossville School system. Phyllis was a member of...

Kenneth “Kenny” Alan Dragoo, 72, Frankfort, passed away peacefully at his home, Sunday, June 19, 2022, surrounded by his family.  He was born in Lafayette on September 25, 1949 to George Dragoo and Ruth (Sowders) Coning.  On March 17, 1990 he married Sandra (Morris) Best, and she survives. Kenny was a 1967 graduate of Kokomo High School and attended Frankfort Wesleyan Bible College from 1969-1971.  IN 1973 he moved to Kentucky where he owned and operated a...

Linda Ellen Walker, 71, Frankfort, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022, at Columbus Regional Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born July 7, 1950 in Frankfort to Fredrick and Doris (Ohlemacher) Wilson.  On November 23, 1973, she married the love of her life, Donald Walker and he survives. Linda was a 1970 graduate of Frankfort High School.  She worked at Kentucky Fried Chicken, National Seal, Electrical Wire and Family Dollar.  She was a member of the First Baptist...

John Edward Harper, 64, Frankfort, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022, at Mulberry Health and Retirement.  He was born August 31, 1957, in Clinton County to Eddie “Gene” and Betty (Chambers) Harper.  John was a 1975 graduate of Frankfort High School.  He held several jobs through his years, including a painter when he lived down in Florida, Exide Battery and Indiana Packers.  He enjoyed shopping at garage sales and Goodwill, refinishing furniture, and...

Cheryl Ann Wilson, 62, Rossville, passed away at her residence on Friday, June 17, 2022.  She was born in Lafayette on December 3, 1959 to Larry and Shelby (Smith) Kelly.  On September 4, 1982 she married Bryan Wilson, who she is now reunited, as he preceded her in death on March 19, 2014. Cheryl was a 1978 graduate of Rossville High School.  She had worked several jobs through her years, including IU Arnett Hospital and Flour Mill Bakery, where she was known by the customers...

Jackie Ann Johns, 55, of Rossville, passed away June 16, 2022, in IU Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. Born April 18, 1967, in Lafayette, Jackie was the daughter of John and Betty (Moore) Johns.  After attending Turkey Run High School, Jackie earned her Certified Nurse Aide certification and worked at Franciscan Hospital.  She also provided some private duty nursing assistance and drove school buses for both Rossville and Delphi Schools. Jackie attended Shepherd’s Chapel and...

Adriana Cruz-Santos, 47, of Frankfort, passed away at Franciscan Hospital in Indianapolis on June 15, 2022. She was born June 29, 1974, in Guanajuato, Mexico, to Maximiliano Cruz-Santos and Francisca Santos-Santos.  On December 4, 2021, Adriana married Jacinto Velasco in Logansport. Adriana worked at Zachary Confections and attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church.  She enjoyed Zumba, playing soccer and bowling. Along with her mother and her husband, Adriana is survived by her...

Harry P. Shewmaker, 85, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2022, at IU Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. Born May 17, 1936, in East Chicago, Indiana, Harry was the son of Harry Paul Shewmaker and Caryl A. (Ready) Shewmaker Brown.  He graduated in 1954 from East Chicago Washington High School and in 1958 from DePauw University. On September 7, 1958, Harry married Janice Rae Aldrin.  In 1968, he graduated from Chicago Theological Seminary and was ordained as a United Methodist...

Bret Kyle Lawson, 60, Rossville, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022, in Jacksonville, FL.  He was born March 4, 1962, in Frankfort, to Lonny L. and Elizabeth “Liz” (Calhoun) Lawson. Bret was a 1980 graduate of Rossville High School.  He was the owner of Sunshine Lawn Service in Florida for 25 years before moving back to Indiana where he worked for Team MJV and NHK.  He enjoyed gardening, fishing, being outdoors and decorating for and celebrating Christmas.  He...