OBITUARIES
Edna Collins
May 10, 2026
Edna Collins, 74, passed away on May 10, 2026, in Wabash, Indiana. Born on December 8, 1951, in Paintsville, Kentucky. Edna is survived by her children among other family members and friends. Halo Cremations has been entrusted with the final arrangements.
Diana Lynn Chaffin Banks
May 4, 2026
Diana Lynn Chaffin Banks, age 70, passed away Monday May 4th, 2026.
Diana was born in Indianapolis Indiana on May 5th, 1955 to Doris McCormick and William Chaffin. Diana was one of five sisters who she cherished, speaking of them often. She was a beloved mother and grandmother to her son, two grandsons and one great grandson. Diana married the love...
David Richard Thompson
May 2, 2026
David Richard Thompson- “Poppy” to his beloved grandchildren- passed away peacefully at The Hospice House in Bloomington, Indiana on May 2, 2026. He was 82 years old.Dave was born on July 5, 1943 in South Bend, IN to the late Richard “Dick” and Hazel Thompson. He was preceded in death by his sister Judy Thompson (Cameron Payne) and his parents....
Jeffrey Byard
May 2, 2026
Jeffrey L. Byard (age 69), of Versailles, IN but born and raised in Milan, IN, passed away Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 at his home in Versailles. Born January 14th, 1957 to Jeanette (Jean) LaVerne Byard (Volz) and James Berton (Bert) Byard, Jeff attended Milan High School and Indiana University Bloomington. He had many hobbies including carpentry, iron working, fishing, and...
Connie Sue Taylor
May 1, 2026
Connie Sue Taylor, age 79, of Columbus, Indiana, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026.
Connie was born on April 29, 1947, in Brazil, Indiana, to William and Susan Hill. She graduated from the Columbus Regional Hospital nursing program in the early 1970’s.
In 1980, Connie moved to Porter, Indiana, where she worked as a custodian for the Porter County School Corporation...
Rufus Criswell
Apr 28, 2026
Rufus John Criswell, 78, passed away on April 28, 2026, in Bloomington, Indiana. Born on October 14, 1947, in Logansport, Indiana, he was the son of Donald and Betty (James) Criswell. He is survived by several family members and friends. Halo Cremations has been entrusted with the final arrangements.
Adonis LaTroy Joseph
Apr 27, 2026
Adonis LaTroy Joseph was born on May 7th, 1984, in Gary, Indiana to Sharon Wright and Fulton Joseph. From an early age, he was known for his kind spirit, determination, humor, compassion, leadership and competitive nature. While the early years of his life were spent in Gary, Adonis moved to Mishawaka, Indiana in 1999, where he continued to develop lifelong...
Melva Amy Reiner
Apr 27, 2026
Melva Amy Reiner
Born April 14, 1933 in Hutchinson, MN, Melva was the youngest of the five Reiner children, leaving the farm at age 21 to marry John Needham. Six moves and four children later, she settled in Bloomington, IN until all the kids left home. She then moved to Spencer, where she spent the remainder of her life. She retired...
Dean Steven Kriskovich
Apr 25, 2026
Dean Steven Kriskovich, 80, of Avon, Indiana, passed away on April 25, 2026. Born on May 7, 1945, in Ashland, Wisconsin, he was the son of Rose and Joseph Kriskovich. Dean spent his early years on his family’s dairy farm, where he developed a lifelong curiosity about machinery and how things worked—an interest that would shape both his career and...
Nancy Elaine McCaslin
Apr 24, 2026
Nancy Elaine McCaslin, 67, passed away on April 24, 2026, in Bedford, Indiana. Born on October 18, 1958, in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was the daughter of Shildes and Patricia McCaslin. She is survived by several family members and friends. Halo Cremations has been entrusted with the final arrangements.
Charles "Chuck" Lay
Apr 24, 2026
Charles “Chuck” Lay passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of curiosity, kindness, and deep love for those around him on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Chuck was preceded in death by his father, Charles, and his grandparents. He is survived by his beloved mother, Annice; his siblings, Mark and Amy; and his two children, Alana and Trey, who were very important...
Roxie McClain
Apr 20, 2026
Roxie McClain, 77, passed away on April 20, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born on November 9, 1948, in Humphrey, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Clarence Salyers and Mildred Polston. Roxie is survived by several family members and friends. Halo Cremations has been entrusted with the final arrangements.
Christopher Hagen
Apr 19, 2026
Christopher Hagen, 53, passed away on April 19, 2026, in Saint Paul, Indiana. Born on October 10, 1972, in Morehead City, North Carolina, he was the son of Clayton Hagen and Anna Doris. He is survived by several family members and friends. Halo Cremations has been entrusted with the final arrangements.
Robert Downham
Apr 16, 2026
Robert Downham, 62, passed away on April 16, 2026, in Bloomington, Indiana. Born on February 10, 1964, in Frankfurt, Germany, he was the son of David William Downham and Nellie Louise (Crews) Downham. He is survived by his loving wife Amber Blankenship among many family members and friends who will miss him dearly. Halo Cremations has been entrusted with the...
Michelle Renee Wilson
Apr 16, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Michelle Renee Wilson, a beloved mother, cherished grandmother, sister and friend. Michelle departed this world on April 16th, 2026 after a courages battle with illness. Michelle was born on August 12th, 1975 , in Muncie, Indiana, to Marsha and Robert Wilson, who predeceased her, along with...
Ted Lee Haab
Apr 15, 2026
Ted Lee Haab, 60, passed away on April 15, 2026, in Louisville, KY. Born on August 10, 1965, in South Bend, IN, he was the son of Ted and Sandra Haab. Ted is survived by several family members and friends. Halo Cremations has been entrusted with the final arrangements.
Marilyn Virginia Oplinger
Apr 13, 2026
Marilyn Virginia Oplinger, 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, April 13, 2026. She was born on January 10, 1935, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Edgar and Phyllis (Hensler) Jones.
On January 28, 1956, she married David Oplinger in Chicago, IL. He preceded her in death on May 19, 2024. Also...
Joseph Rex Nance
Apr 5, 2026
Joseph Rex Nance, 87, passed away on April 5, 2026. He was born on June 18, 1938, in Nortonville, Kentucky.
Joseph worked in Chicago at Sherwin-Williams for over 25 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Moritti; and his daughter Tamara Lynn.
He is survived by his daughter Charlene Carter, grandchildren, Tamara, Jonathan, Patricia, and Brian; and his great-grandchildren, Kenneth,...
Mickey Johnson
Apr 4, 2026
Mickey Johnson, 74, entered eternal rest on April 4, 2026. He was born on May 14, 1951, to Noules and Mable (Kemp) Johnson. Mickey graduated from Martinsville High School with the Class of 1969.
Shortly after graduation, Mickey joined the Army. He served in Germany until he was honorably discharged.
Mickey then worked for many years as a mailman in Martinsville, retiring...
Jeffery Michael Trimble
Apr 4, 2026
Jeffery Michael Trimble, 47, passed away on April 4, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born on June 1, 1978, in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, he was the son of Michael Trimble and Janette Kimble. He is survived by his loving wife Samantha Trimble, among many other family members and friends who will miss him dearly. Halo Cremations has been entrusted with the...
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