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Remembering Julie J. Diamond: A Life of Family and Love

Julie J. Diamond, 54, of Loogootee, Indiana passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at her home. She was born on February 15, 1971, in Washington, Indiana to Edward Francis Wildman and Penny Louise (Offutt) Summers. Above all else, Julie…

Celebrating the Life of Dennis Gehl: Memories from Loogootee

Dennis Joseph Gehl, 83, of Loogootee, Indiana passed away Tuesday January 13, 2026, at his residence. He was born on August 5, 1942, in Loogootee, Indiana to Dr. Fred and Dorothy (Warnoch) Gehl. He spent his childhood roaming the streets…

Karen S. Norris Passes Away At Age 87 – Funeral Set Jan. 5

With profound sorrow yet deep gratitude for her beautiful life, Karen age 87, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025. We had prayed for the Good Lord to take her gently and reunite her with her beloved husband, parents, and…

Donald Edward “Don” Mattingly, 85, Passes Away Tuesday

Donald Edward “Don” Mattingly, 85, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Serenity Spring Senior Living at Northwood, Jasper, Indiana. He was born on September 22, 1940, in Loogootee,…

Celebrating the Life of Phyllis Ann Tedrow

Phyllis Ann Tedrow, age 78, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14th, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 14, 1947, in Jasper, Indiana, to Charles Vernon and Lela Mae (Huebner) O’ Brien. Phyllis was…

Obituary for Rhonda Renee Crouse: Funeral Details & Memories

Rhonda Renee Crouse, age 67 of Bloomington, Indiana passed away suddenly early Thursday morning, August 14, 2025, at her residence. She was born March 4, 1958 in Washington, Indiana to Delbert Eugene Roach and Verneeda Cooper Roach and was a…

Remembering Debra Kaye Parsons: A Life of Love and Resilience

A Message from Blake Funeral Home Debra Kaye Parsons, 71, of Loogootee, Indiana passed away peacefully on Sunday July 20, 2025, at her Granddaughter’s residence surrounded by her family.She was born on May 16, 1954, in Princeton, Indiana to Amos…

Memorial Services for Gilbert ‘Gil’ Toy, 45, in Loogootee, Indiana

Gilbert Daniel “Gil” Toy, 45, of Loogootee, Indiana passed away on Thursday June 26, 2025, at his residence. He was born on March 13, 1980, in Washington, Indiana to William D.  “Bill” and Gina (Jones) Toy. Gil graduated from Loogootee…

Joyce Ann Spears, 76, Passes Away June 8- 1951-2025

Joyce Ann Spears, aged 76, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away at Poplar Care Strategies on June 8, 2025 after a brief illness. Born on July 3, 1948 in Temple, Texas, she was the beloved daughter of Quentin Albert McWilliams and…