All Obituaries

LIBERTY, IN— Irma C. Nuckols, 93, died Sunday afternoon, January 17, 2021 at Whitewater Commons in Liberty, Indiana. One of nine children of Ralph and Ruby (LeValley) Crawford, she was born near Millgrove, in Blackford County on December 6, 1927 and married Edward E. Nuckols in 1948. She enjoyed flowers and gardening; quilting, spinning, cottage sewing; painting and drawing, but excelled in woodworking but not as much as the excellent cooking skills she had, especially being a farm...

West Lafayette. IN David Richard Schwarzkopf, 92, passed away January 14, 2021 in the Indiana Veterans Home, West Lafayette. He was born in Hartford City on October 30, 1928 to David and Mary (Downhour) Schwarzkopf and graduated from Hartford City High School in 1947 and then served in the Army. He married Ada Jane Markin in Hartford City on Sept. 28, 1950 and moved to Lafayette in 1954. Her death occurred on December 29, 2011. David worked for Norfolk &Western Railroad retiring in...

Lafayette, IN Sandra Tucker, 62, died unexpectedly on January 8, 2021 at her home in Lafayette, Indiana. The daughter of Robert and Phyllis (Abbott) Strine, Sandra was born on November 1, 1958 in in Hartford City. She was a 1979 graduate of Blackford High School and later attended Purdue University. Sandra worked for Purdue University for several years as a technical writer and editor. She is survived by her son, Kevin Tucker of Warren; two sisters, Beverly Dickey (Terry) of Hartford...

Robert (Bob) Francis O’Rourke October 5, 1932- December 25, 2020 (age 88) After a life of service, Lt Col., USAF (Retired) Robert O’Rourke went to be with Jesus on Christmas Day, 2020. Bob was born in Jersey City, NJ to Francis O’Rourke and Bertha (Solowie) O’Rourke on October 5, 1932.  He graduated from Cathedral High School in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1950. After graduation, he attended Purdue University and Butler University, where he played...

HARTFORD CITY, IN— Phyllis A. Strine, 84, passed away Sunday morning, December 6, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Hartford City. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 17, 1936, the daughter of Morris Abbott and Marie (Conn) Abbott- Loring. Her formative years were in Brookville, IN where she graduated from Brookville High School in 1954 and belonged to the Brookville United Methodist Church. Phyllis resided in Hartford City since high school, providing day care/child care...

Hartford City, IN Lawrence (Larry) Leo Aulbach, a 4th generation farmer and life-long resident of Hartford City, IN, died December 3rd, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Hartford City. Larry is survived by his sons, Mark (Shea) Aulbach and Joseph (Joni) Aulbach, both of Hartford City, and son-in-law Jim (Jill) Thurman of Hartford City; sisters Rita Alexander and Carolyn (Kenneth) Alexander, both of Wabash, IN, one brother Thomas (Claire) Aulbach of Hartford City, and brother-in-law James...

MATTHEWS, IN – Darwin C. “Jay” Alsip, age 79, left his earthly home and stepped into his heavenly home, to see his Lord and Savior and his sweetheart of 58 years, Shirley, on December 3, 2020, after an extended illness.  He left this world surrounded by his loving children. Jay was a thirty-year member of Blackford Baptist Temple in Hartford City.  Jay has always been very active in church.  He was a bus captain for many years, bringing lots of children and...

HARTFORD CITY, IN-- Jon Mark Cope, 70, of Hartford City, passed away on December 2nd, 2020.  ‘Mark’ was born in 1950 and was a lifelong resident.  He attended Hartford City High and then went to Ball State University, graduating with a BS in Education / Teaching.  After graduation he taught at Eastbrook High School and Ivy Tech College.  Mark was an exceptionally skilled wood worker, in fine furniture as well as light construction.  He started two...

HARTFORD CITY, IN-- Wanda C. Hoover, 92, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at University Nursing Care, Upland. She was born February 26, 1928 in Chicago, the daughter of Karol and Kunegrenda (Kulik) Rzeszutko. Her marriage to Harold E. Hoover was on October 5, 1946 in Chicago. His death occurred July 21, 1999. Wanda was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Altar Rosary Society and former member Our Lady of Good Council Study Club. She had worked at Miller’s Merry...

HARTFORD CITY, IN— Charles A. Montgomery, 86, passed away November 12, 2020 in Miller’s Merry Manor, Hartford City. He was born November 30, 1933 in Alexandria to Charles B. and Sarah A. (Carrico) Montgomery and graduated from Alexandria High School in 1951. His marriage to Sarah S. Bartrom was celebrated January 8, 1977 in John XX111 Center, Hartford City. She survives. Charlie worked many years at 3-M Company. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Knights of...