Lila Woods, 95, of Frankfort, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Homewood Health Campus in Lebanon. She was born March 7, 1931, in Big Rapids, Michigan to Harris and Anna (Lovell) Challender. She married Conrad “Woody” Woods on July 7, 1950, in Luther, Michigan, and he survives.
Lila was a graduate of Luther High School, class of 1949. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great great-grandmother. Her and her husband had a heart for children and caring for others. They were foster parents for 76 foster children and eventually adopted three of them. Lila attended of Bethel Bible Holiness Church. She enjoyed sewing, gardening and canning vegetables, and playing games and making memories with her family.
Along with her husband of nearly 76 years, Lila is survived by her children, Paul Woods, Philip (Ruth) Woods, Jason Woods, Esther Woods, and Dorcas (Jerry) Point; Foster Child, Kerry (Beatrice) Ward; sisters, Annajean Challender, Bessie Reed and Dorothy Coney; twelve grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and six great great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughters Lisa (Jeff) Waters and Geisla Owl; a grandchild, Mitchel Waters; sisters, Pauline Knudson, Josephine Ruppert, Betty Carroll, Lucille Coon; and brothers, Harris “Bud” Challender, John Challender, Glen Challender, and Kenneth Challender.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 11am until the time of the service at 1pm, at Day & Genda Funeral Home in Frankfort. Entombment will follow at Green Lawn Cemetery. Pastor Keith Waggoner will officiate. Messages of condolence may be left at www.dayandgenda.com.
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Homer J. “Butch” Beckner, 69, of Frankfort, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at IU Health Arnett in Lafayette. He was born on October 7, 1956, in Lafayette to Charles O. and Margaret A. (Fry) Beckner. He married Trudy Cheesman on November 23, 2001, and she survives.
Butch was a graduate of Harrison High School, class of 1975. He worked several jobs over his years, including, JD Jackson & Associate as a home builder, Basney Ford in Lafayette, General Foods, Bev-Pack and then Frito-Lay for 28 years until his retirement in 2019. Butch was a member of Wildcat Valley Rifle & Pistol Club where he enjoyed participating in shooting competitions. He also enjoyed fishing, Scuba diving, golfing, and hunting. He loved being around his family, especially his grandkids and going to their sporting events. Butch had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to joke around and laugh with people. He enjoyed life and was known to relax with a strawberry margarita from time to time. His laugh and joyful spirit will be missed by those that knew him.
Along with his wife of nearly 25 years, Butch is survived by his daughter, Christy (Kai) Davner; son, Jeremiah Beckner; step-children, Chad (Natalie) Hodgen, Evan (Kristin) Hodgen; sister, Lucille (Steve Harlan) Beckner; brother Richard “Rick” Beckner; grandchildren, Lincoln and Lillian Burton; and step-grandchildren, Danielle, Taylor, Hannah, Ellie, Layla, and Ben.
Butch was preceded in passing by his parents; sister-in-law, Connie Beckner; and brother-in-law, Rudy Cheesman.
Visitation will be held, Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 11am until the time of the service at 1pm at Day & Genda Funeral Home in Frankfort. Burial will follow at Green Lawn Cemetery in Frankfort. Messages of condolence may be left at www.dayandgenda.com.
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Judith A. “Judy” Linscott, 72, of Frankfort, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026, at St. Vincent Ascension Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born September 27, 1952, in Salem to Robert J. and Norma Jean (Holland) Brown. She married Albert Paul Capps, Jr. They divorced. She then married Roger D. Linscott on September 15, 1973. He preceded her in passing on November 7, 2015.
Judy was a graduate of Seymour High School, class of 1970. She worked for the National Cigar Factory until her retirement in 2015. She then worked at Wal-Mart until 2024. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, going to yard sales, and having fun with her friends and family. She loved being a mother and was faithful and loyal to her family and friends.
Judy is survived by four sons, Brent Linscott, Bret (Jen) Capps, Bart (Amy) Capps, and Bryan (Missy) Capps; a sister, Renda Jean Olds; grandchildren, Brendan and Brandon Capps, Katelyn (Alex) Greeno), Brody Capps, Brennan Linscot, Mercades Linscott; and a great-grandchildren, Norah Greeno and Journey Linscott.
Along with her husband, she was preceded in death by a son Bruce Linscott and her parents.
Graveside service will be held, 1pm, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Green Lawn Cemetery in Frankfort. Day & Genda Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements. Messages of condolence may be left at www.dayandgenda.com.
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Jerry Lee Austin, 73, of Rossville, passed away peacefully, Monday, June 1, 2026, at his home with his loving wife by his side. He was born August 1, 1952, in Oceanside, California to John and Anna (Young) Austin. He married Debra “Debbie” Clark, on January 7, 1984, and she survives.
Jerry was a graduate of Rossville High School class of 1970. He worked several jobs over his years, including Lafayette School Corporation, Biggs Pump and Supply, Kramer Lumber Company, and Zinn Kitchens. He was a member of Middle Fork Old German Baptist Brethren Church where he served faithfully until his passing. He enjoyed playing games and traveling. Jerry was a people person and loved spending time with his friends and family, especially his wife.
Along with his wife of 42 years, Jerry is survived by his brothers Jeff (Cindy) Austin and Jim Austin; sister-in-law Karen Fullmer; brother-in-law, David (Jonnie) Clark; four nieces and one nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his parent-in-laws; Sisters Jane Clark and Jenny Austin; great niece, Sarah Rotar; brother-in-law, Ed Fullmer; and sister-in-law, Kathy Clark.
Visitation will be held Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 2-5pm and 6 to 8pm at Middle Fork Old German Baptist Brethren Church. Funeral Service will be held 10am Friday, June 5, at the church. Burial will follow at Middle Fork Old German Baptist Brethren Cemetery. Day & Genda Funeral Home ~ Bodine Chapel in Rossville is assisting with the arrangements.
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Evelyn F. Wilson, 101, of Frankfort, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Milner Community Health Care. She was born on November 23, 1924, in Frankfort to William Edward and Grace Alice (Fuller) Obermiller. She married Oliver Shaw, and he preceded her in passing in December of1967. She later married Elmer Wilson and he preceded her in passing in October of 1982.
Evelyn attended Frankfort Schools and went on to work at PR Mallory. She also delivered newspapers for the Frankfort Times. She enjoyed playing bingo and traveling with the family. She was remembered by those in the neighborhood for spending her day out on the front porch enjoying the beauty of each day.
Evelyn is survived by her children Michael (Mary Ann) Shaw, Alice Whitaker, and Juanita Eldridge; thirteen grandchildren; and several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Along with her both of her husbands, she was preceded in passing by her parents; sons, Bernard and James Shaw; stepson, Richard Hall; sister, Eileen Johnson; and brothers, Tom, Alvin, and Richard Obermiller.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from 11am until the time of the service at 1pm at Day & Genda Funeral Home in Frankfort. Pastor Alan Downing will officiate, and burial will follow at Bunnell Cemetery. Messages of condolence may be left at www.dayandgenda.com.
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Virginia Frances Bushman, of Nashville, Tennessee, formerly of Frankfort Indiana, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Trevecca Center for Rehal & Healing. She was born September 11, 1950, in Frankfort, Indiana to Richard E. Bushman Sr. and Violet M. Bushman.
Virginia attended Frankfort Senior High School. She was of Christian faith. Virginia enjoyed children and worked in childcare at the Baptist Tot Center in Frankfort. She also loved babysitting and spoiling her nieces and nephews and her neighbor’s grandchildren. Virginia had a very soft spot for all animals and especially loved her sweet little dog, Chloe. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, arts, crafts and painting.
After moving to Nashville with her sister Judy, they took to the roads traveling together to many different. states, enjoying the sites and making memories.
Virginia is survived by her sisters, Judy Rister of Nashville, Tennessee and Betty (Curt) Weaver of Frankfort, Indiana.
Aunts, Joyce Roller of Wyoming, Maryann Bushman of Indiana and Jean Bushman of Florida, nieces, Stephanie (Trey) Howland of Rosemary Beach, Florida, Janet Baber of Hermitage, Tennessee, Kylie (Branden) Harshbarger of Frankfort, Indiana and nephew, Matthew (Anne) Woods of Kokomo, Indiana. Also great-nieces, Lily Howland, Ashlyn (Christian) Vega, Cheyenne Woods and Jeandra Martin and great-nephews, Aiden Baber, Nolan Baber, Hudson Howland and Blake (Jazza) Harshbarger. Also many great-great nieces and great-great nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Richard Bushman Jr.
Visitation will be held Monday, June 1, 2026 at Day & Genda Funeral Home from 11 am until the time of the service at 1 pm, with Pastor Ken Rushing officiating. Burial will follow at Green Lawn Cemetery. Messages of condolence may be left at dayandgenda.com
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Melvin H. Mohler, 88, of Rossville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at his home. He was born in Logansport on May 16, 1938, to Harry and Dora (Royer) Mohler. He married Eva Metzger on August 14, 1960, and she survives.
Melvin attended Carrollton High School. He worked for Kirby Risk for 40 years until his retirement in 2000. He enjoyed gardening, yard work, and spending time in his woodwork shop. He had a passion for people, and loved socializing and caring for others. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and loved spending time with his family. Melvin was an Elder and lifelong member of Middle Fork Old German Baptist Brethren Church where he served faithfully until his passing.
Along with his wife of 65 years, Melvin is survived by his children, Kristi (Larry) Miller, Lisa (Ivan) Lavy, and Beth (Kurt) Welk; twin brother, Marvin (Kathryn) Mohler; brother-in-law, Robert (Maxine) Metzger; 14 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister; and brother, Harold (Margaret) Mohler; brothers-in-law, David (Shirley) Metzger and Daniel (Dorothy) Metzger.
Visitation will be held Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 2 to 5pm and 6 to 8pm at Middle Fork Old German Baptist Brethren Church. Funeral service will be held 10am, Monday, June 1, at the church. Burial will follow at Middle Fork Old German Baptist Brethren Cemetery. Day & Genda Funeral Home ~ Bodine Chapel is assisting with the services. Messages of condolence may be left at www.dayandgenda.com.
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Mary “Janie” Jane Emens, 88, of Frankfort, passed away on May 26, 2026, at Eagle Point Senior Living in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Born on June 3, 1937, in Frankfort, Indiana, Janie was the daughter of Calvin and Thelma (Miller) Lashbrook. She graduated from Colfax High School in 1955. On September 2, 1956, she married the love of her life, Benson Emens, in Mason. Together they built a life centered around family, hard work, and community. Benson preceded her in death on March 20, 2022.
Janie worked as a bookkeeper for Green Acres Fertilizer Plant, a business owned and operated by her husband. She took pride in helping support the family business through many years of dedicated work.
A faithful and devoted member of Eastern Star for over four decades, Janie valued fellowship, service, and the lifelong friendships she made through the organization.
Surviving are her son, David (Ming) Emens; son-in-law, Dennis Leckrone; grandchildren, Adrian (Monalisa) Emens, Amie (Alan) Conley, Neal (Kasey) Leckrone, and Brooke (Riley) Eller; along with 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Benson Emens; daughter, Leisha Leckrone; sisters, Maxine (Elden) Braden and Vera (Frank) Minth; and brothers, Donald Lashbrook and Bill Lashbrook.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Day & Genda Funeral Home in Frankfort. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Greenlawn Cemetery. Pastor Shan Sheridan is officiating. Messages of condolence may be left at www.dayandgenda.com.
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Harold “Sonny” Oberle, 83, of Mulberry, passed peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, likely already telling jokes to those he has reunited with after being apart.
Born and raised in Lafayette, Indiana, Sonny graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School in 1961. Shortly after graduation, he spent time singing in a gospel band, an early glimpse into his lifelong love of music. He entered the workforce as a mechanic for Ford, and with Lafayette Overhead Door before later retiring from the State Farm Regional Office in West Lafayette after 26 years of service.
Retirement suited Sonny well. He spent his time running live sound for various local bands, partnering with a friend in speaker repair, serving as part of the Clinton County EMA team, and taking the occasional Goldwing ride into town. Sonny had a knack for fixing just about anything, and if the proper tool didn’t exist, he made one, and then a few more for his family and friends. Sonny never seemed to meet a conversation he couldn’t turn into a story or a stranger he couldn’t make laugh.
Sonny was welcomed in heaven by his parents, Harold F. and Helen Oberle.
Waiting here until we meet again are his sister, Helene (Larry) Shields; his children, Leslie (Jeanette) Oberle, Michael (Martha) Oberle, Shanna (Alejandro Oviedo) Oberle; and his bonus son, Jeff Golden. Also left to cherish his memory are his grandchildren, Kristen, Brandi, Morgan, Kollin, Jasmine, Chloe, and Diego; along with great-grandchildren Wyatt, Willow, Julian, James, and David.
Sonny was married twice, first to Glenda (Koble) Oberle (deceased), mother of Leslie and Michael, then to Tammy (Staley) Moss, mother of Shanna.
, 83, of Mulberry, passed peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, likely already telling jokes to those he has reunited with after being apart.
Born and raised in Lafayette, Indiana, Sonny graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School in 1961. Shortly after graduation, he spent time singing in a gospel band, an early glimpse into his lifelong love of music. He entered the workforce as a mechanic for Ford, and with Lafayette Overhead Door before later retiring from the State Farm Regional Office in West Lafayette after 26 years of service.
Retirement suited Sonny well. He spent his time running live sound for various local bands, partnering with a friend in speaker repair, serving as part of the Clinton County EMA team, and taking the occasional Goldwing ride into town. Sonny had a knack for fixing just about anything, and if the proper tool didn’t exist, he made one, and then a few more for his family and friends. Sonny never seemed to meet a conversation he couldn’t turn into a story or a stranger he couldn’t make laugh.
Sonny was welcomed in heaven by his parents, Harold F. and Helen Oberle.
Waiting here until we meet again are his sister, Helene (Larry) Shields; his children, Leslie (Jeanette) Oberle, Michael (Martha) Oberle, Shanna (Alejandro Oviedo) Oberle; and his bonus son, Jeff Golden. Also left to cherish his memory are his grandchildren, Kristen, Brandi, Morgan, Kollin, Jasmine, Chloe, and Diego; along with great-grandchildren Wyatt, Willow, Julian, James, and David.
Sonny was married twice, first to Glenda (Koble) Oberle (deceased), mother of Leslie and Michael, then to Tammy (Staley) Moss, mother of Shanna.
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Jacqueline “Jackie” J. (Jennings) Watts, age 90, of Mulberry passed away peacefully at Mulberry Health on May 13, 2026. She was born September 24, 1935, in Warren County, Indiana to Lorin M. and Mable I. (Shields) Jennings. Jackie married Bernie Watts on June 11, 1977 and he preceded her in passing on October 20, 2006.
Jackie graduated from Pine Village High School in 1953. She went on to dedicate 18 years to office administration at Clinton County Hospital. Jackie was a former member of Manson Community Church and also volunteered her time at the hospital as a Pink Lady. She and Bernie shared a love for music and were members of the bluegrass band, Sugar Creek.
In her free time, Jackie could often be found playing Euchre or enjoying any kind of card game, usually while keeping everyone entertained with her quick wit and lively spirit. She was often described as a “character,” someone whose strong personality left a lasting impression on everyone she met. Jackie was feisty, fun-loving, and unforgettable.
Jackie is survived by her children, Amber Gay Forney and Jay (Cheryl) Pass; step-children, Eric and Bernie Watts Jr.; Siblings, Ronald Jennings, Mary Remster, and Carol Hogstrun; grandchildren, Erin (Brett) Rebb, Cara Forney, and Nathanael (Rebecca) Pass; and great-grandchildren, Isabelle and JT Shaw, as well as Evelyn and Samuel Pass.
Along with her parents and husband, Jackie is preceded in death by her brother, Lorin Jennings Jr., son-in-law, Stephen Forney, and brother-in-laws, Sam Remster and John Hogstrun.
A graveside service will be held May 31, 2026 at 2pm at Green Lawn Cemetery. The family encourages those who knew and loved Jackie to join them in celebrating her life at the Antioch Church from 3-4pm on May 31, 2026. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of Jackie can be made to The Paul Phillipe Senior Center. Messages of condolence can be left at dayandgenda.com.
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