All Obituaries

Hartford City, IN Peggy J. Holsten, 85, died Friday morning, Sept. 15, 2023 at Envive of Hartford City.  She was born in Lebanon, Missouri on June 17, 1938, the daughter of Floyd and Lelia (Davis) Elam.  She spent her childhood in Dunkirk, Indiana, moving to Hartford City, where she graduated from Hartford City High School, class of 1956. On October 25, 1958, she married Herbert H. Holsten in Hartford City.  She raised her family here and was a member of Zion Lutheran...

HARTFORD CITY, IN—    David Paul Jones died on September 11, 2023 at 1:50 a.m. at his home, surrounded by his family.   David was born August 24, 1937 in Blackford County.  He graduated from Roll High School in 1955 and then married Sarah Lou (Tritle) Jones on September 8, 1957.  David died just three days after their 66th Wedding Anniversary.    David was born on his parent’s farm and lived all of his adult life on his great...

SHAMROCK LAKES--  Charlotte Ann (Rousch) Wells, 88, passed away Wednesday evening, August 30, 2023 in Marion Health, after a recent illness. She was born in Indiana on April 29, 1935, one of five children of the late Rev. Joseph P. Rousch and Charlotte J. (Roffey) Rousch. She was raised in the Evangelical United Brethren Church and graduated from Royerton High School, class of 1953. Charlotte acquired her LPN and retired from the Veterans Administration, practicing in occupational...

Helen Townsend             Helen Townsend, of Hartford City, Indiana, passed away on August 14, 2023 surrounded by her family.  She was 94.  Born on the family farm in Henry County, Indiana on May 3, 1929, Helen was the third and youngest child of Fred Hardin and Mildred Hardin.  She attended elementary school in Greensboro.  Growing up, Helen worked on the farm, helped her mother in the kitchen and garden, and was...

In Loving Memory of John Robert "Bob" Cooper, Jr. November 4, 1946 - June 28, 2023 Hartford City, Indiana, bids farewell to a beloved member of its community, John Robert "Bob" Cooper, Jr. Known for his warm heart and infectious laughter, Bob passed away at the age of 76, on June 28, 2023, after spending his final day doing what he loved most—golfing with friends. Bob was born on November 4, 1946, in Roanoke, Virginia, to his loving parents, Mary Kay and John...

Hartford City, IN Carolyn Sue Rinker, 83, died on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at her home with her family at her side. Sue was born on October 18, 1939 at home in Trenton, Indiana to Francis Enochs and Evelyn (Reed) Smith. She graduated from Montpelier High School in 1957 and married Clifford Rinker on June 30, 1957 at Zion Lutheran Church. Together they would make their home outside of Hartford City where they worked their farm. She was a long-time member of Zion Lutheran Church in Hartford...

Carolyn May (Brose) Hughes, 82, died early Friday afternoon, June 16, 2023, in Hartford City, IN, with her family at her bedside. A native and life long resident of Hartford City, she was born May 1, 1941, the eldest of four daughters of the late Paul C. Brose and Lydia S. (Smith) Brose. Upon graduating from Hartford City High School class of 1959, she attended Ball State Teachers College (now Ball State University), and earned a Bachelors Degree in education in 1962 continuing with a...

Middletown, IN Thomas R. Hoffman, 85, died on June 15, 2023 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson. The son of Kenneth and Mary (Fuller) Hoffman, Thomas was born on June 22, 1937. He graduated from Hartford City High School and served his country in the US Marine Corps. A union pipefitter by trade, Thomas worked for Guide Lamp, retiring in 1996. He is survived by his children: Jay Hoffman (Kathy), Todd Hoffman (Terri) and Cristy Mathews (Kenny); brother: Kenneth Hoffman (Brenda);...

HARTFORD CITY, IN--     A.Doyne Schwarzkopf, 84, passed away Friday afternoon, June 2, 2023, at his home of natural causes.     Born in Logansport on May 14, 1939, he was one of five children of the late David P. and Geneva (Downhour) Schwarzkopf.  He spent his formative years in Blackford County, graduating from Hartford City High School, class of 1957.      On May 31, 1958, he married Charlotte Huntzinger in the former E.U.B. Church...

HARTFORD CITY, IN-- Betty Rose (Norton) Weaver Logan, 77, passed away Wednesday evening, May 17, 2023 at her home, after an extended illness. A native and life resident of Hartford City, she was born March 19, 1946, the daughter of Arthur and Rosylean (Gunckle) Norton, graduating from Hartford City High School, class of 1964. Betty continued her education at Ball State Nurse’s College, becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse.  She worked many years at the Blackford County/Community...