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Russell Percifield, 58, of Bloomington, Indiana, was released from his long battle with glioblastoma on May 2, 2022. He will be remembered for his strength and positive attitude in the face of a terminal diagnosis over four years ago. Russell moved to Bloomington from Columbus, Indiana to attend Indiana University and made it his permanent home. After college, Russell spent his professional career in banking. He retired from Peoples State Bank as Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager in 2018. Russell's love language was acts of service. He put the needs of those around him above his own and downplayed his illness so as not to make others uncomfortable. Russell will be...

Russell James Percifield, 58 of Bloomington formerly of Columbus passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022 at the IU Health Hospice House. Arrangements are pending at the Allen Funeral Home in Bloomington, Indiana.

Norma Shackley passed away suddenly May 2, 2022, at Hearthstone Health Campus. She was 96 years old and had a smile and sense of humor till the end. Norma was born May 26, 1925, in Adams County Indiana, to William and Frieda Werling. She was the nineth of twelve children. She dearly loved each of her siblings and her many nieces and nephews. Growing up during The Depression and WWII was a challenge, but full of happy memories for Norma. She would tell stories of the family's church, St. Paul's Lutheran, having its yearly mission festival (similar to a one-day fair) in her family's woods and in the days afterward getting to hunt for dropped change to buy candy -a real Depression Era...

Betty Ann Novovesky of Bloomington, Indiana went to be with her Lord on May 2, 2022. Born on September 20th sometime in the first half of the 20th century, Betty spent her childhood between Paterson, New Jersey where she was born and Kingsley, Pennsylvania where she spent many happy days with her relatives there. She later moved to Binghamton, New York where she began her career as an executive secretary. She was a single mom to Linda until 1970 when she met widower, Florian Novovesky, who had six children of his own. Their adventure began in July 1971 and what an adventure it was! During their 43 years together, in addition to raising seven children, they traveled a lot, ran a variety of...

Mary Elizabeth Shelby Hoagland died Friday April 29th after a brief but challenging battle with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Mary was born on New Year's Day in 1940, the youngest of six children of Frank and Helen Shelby. She graduated as the salutatorian from Covington High School in 1958, and from Purdue University in 1962 with a degree in nutrition. Mary was known for her sweet personality, good humor, and genuine selflessness. She greeted everyone with a smile and was welcoming to all who knew her. She inherited her mother's quick wit to make a point while remaining kind. She passed on her empathy, love of history, and passion for cooking to her children. Family was the most important...

Funeral service will be at 4:00 pm Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at StoneRidge Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Monday, April 18, 2022 at the Allen Funeral in Bloomington. Burial will be at Butlerville Cemetery

Lloyd Marshall Wright Bradshaw, 81, of Bloomington, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at his home with family by his side. He was born on October 10, 1940 in Madison, Indiana the son of Orville Preston and Dortha Elizabeth (Roberts) Bradshaw. Marshall was a 1959 graduate of North Vernon High School. He married the love of his life, Janice Ruth Leahigh, on May 21, 1960 in Butlerville, Indiana and they were happily married for fifty-six years. Marshall retired from Cummins Engine Company in 1990 after 30 years of service. He was a Westport resident for 45 years before moving to Bloomington with his wife. Marshall was a man of faith and loved the Lord and his family. He always served...

Bob G. Thompson, MD passed away Thursday, March 31st, 2022 at the Brown County Health and Living Center in Nashville, IN after a long illness. He was born in Trenton, TN May 4th, 1936 to Grace Perciful and William (Preacher) Thompson. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, James A. Thompson. He leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Martha Glenda Thompson and daughter, Karen Rene' Malone (Richard). He graduated from the University of Tennessee Medical School, Memphis, TN in 1960 and completed his internship and General Surgery residence at the St. Francis and VA Hospitals in Wichita, KS from 1960-1963. He practiced in Trenton, TN for seven years before being called to the Army...

Lindsey Taylor Evans, born June 24th 1978, passed away in Bloomington, IN on Sunday March 27, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother Shelia Evans and is survived by his father Michael Evans, two deeply loved sons Basil and Zandir Nolan, sister Rachel (Chama) Henry, and niece Roxane Henry. He will be dearly missed as his kindness, wit and charm made an indelible impression upon all those who were lucky enough to know him. Lindsey was a creative soul in all aspects. An early desire to learn to play the guitar like his dad led to a lifelong passion for music. He was a natural guitar player with a uniquely beautiful voice and a prolific songwriter, penning entertaining songs of life...

Josephine C. "Dolly" Matters, formerly Dolly Iaria, 96, of Bloomington, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at IU Health Bloomington Hospice House. She was born on March 23, 1925 in Newark, New Jersey; the daughter of Leo and Mary (Mazza) Messina. Dolly was a devoted homemaker who enjoyed spending her time decorating and had "working hobby" of an interior home decorator. Dolly is survived by her children, Pete (Marty) Iaria and Maryann Iaria; grandchildren, Joseph Iaria, Peter Iaria, Eric Matters, Steven Matters, Jeremy Jobe and Lisa Blackwell; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Jim Matters; and brother, Frank Messina. A Mass of Christian...

On the evening of March 2, 2022, Robert (Bob) McConnell finished his race in this life. Bob was the son of Chet and Sophie McConnell; he was born and raised in Rumford, ME. He was a stand out, three sport athlete at Stephens High School. Bob attended the University of Maine at Orono and was a four year letter winner on the football team, and he served as a team co-captain his senior year. After his graduation from college, Bob embarked on a 31 year coaching career in college and high school football. His coaching career began as a graduate assistant in 1974 at the University of Colorado and included stops at the following places: Colby College, Ball State, UMass, Vanderbilt, LSU, Parkview...

Hubert Carl Helms, 84, of Bloomington, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at his residence. He was born on September 4, 1937 in Bloomfield; the son of Carl and Jesse (Bland) Helms. Hubert graduated from Bloomfield High School. He worked for Indiana University for over 40 years, having served as the mail carrier for IU-Bloomington and IUPUI in Indianapolis. Hubert never met a stranger and was quite the handyman. He enjoyed working on cars, watching sprint and midget races, and attending flea markets and yard sales. Hubert also enjoyed country music and traveling, especially to Nashville, Tennessee every year with his wife, Brenda. Hubert is survived by his wife, Brenda (Riley)...

John Franklin Roach, known by most as Frank, age 69, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away Sunday afternoon February 20, 2022 at his home. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on June 20, 1952 to the late John and Elouise Roach. Frank married Vickie Croxall on March 15, 1975. They have 2 children, 5 grandchildren and a bonus grandson. They were a delight in Frank's life. Frank earned his graduate equivalent from Greater Clark County Schools in 1975. Frank completed his degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Kentucky in 1985. He was employed as an electrical engineer at Crane from 1986 - 1997. Frank enjoyed spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed...

Jeanne Alice Thorne McLeod was born in Toledo, Ohio, on September 24, 1926 to Hazel Donnell Thorne and Wilson Ambrose Thorne. She grew up in Toledo until she moved to Grosse Pointe, Michigan, where she attended public high school. She went on to study at the University of Michigan, where she received a B.A. in 1945 and an M.A. in Political Science in 1946. In 1951, she married J. Donald McLeod, whom she met when he was a student at the University of Michigan Law School. They settled in Grosse Pointe, where they had four daughters?Mary (William Brown), Kate (Terrence McAvoy), Jane (Steven Krahnke) and Sara (William Braverman), who survive her. She is also survived by eight grandchildren,...

Ardith (Ardie) Ruth Gembolis, age 71, passed away on February 9, 2022 after a lengthy illness in Bloomington, Indiana. She was born in Wakefield, Michigan on May 3, 1950 to the late Albert and Ruth Torkko. Ardie is survived by her husband, Stanley Gembolis; her two daughters, Margo (Greg) Sacha and Molly (Paul) Johnson; her two grandchildren, Luke and Haylie Johnson; her brother Dale (Shirley) Torkko; foster brothers Dave Kokko and Gordon Kokko; sister-in-laws Judy (Chuck) Christenson, Barb (Dan) Miller and Jen Olivanti; brother-in-law Lou (Sheree) Gembolis; and several nephews, nieces and cousins. She is predeceased by her parents, Albert and Ruth Torkko, and her foster parents, Yalmer and...

Jon Mack Pinney, 84, of Bloomington, Ind., died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, at IU Health Bloomington Hospital following a heart attack. He was born June 4, 1937, in Huntington, Ind., to Max F. and Evelyn A. Pinney. In 2020, he married his longtime partner, Jennifer Combs, at their cabin near Lake Monroe; she survives alongside their loyal Shih Tzu, Mitzi. Jon wore many hats in life, though he was better known to have a rolled bandana perched on his head. After graduating Huntington High School in 1955, Jon joined the Navy, where he toured the Mediterranean aboard the U.S.S. Intrepid and "saw the world on Uncle Sam's dime." He was employed broadly, with jobs ranging from International Harvester...

Jon Mack Pinney, 84, of Bloomington, Ind., died Jan. 18, 2022, at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. He was born June 4, 1937, in Huntington, Ind., to Max F. and Evelyn A. Pinney. In 2020, he married his longtime partner, Jennifer Combs, at their cabin near Lake Monroe; she survives alongside their loyal Shih Tzu, Mitzi. After graduating Huntington High School in 1955, Jon joined the Navy, where he toured the Mediterranean aboard the U.S.S. Intrepid. He was employed broadly, with jobs ranging from International Harvester purchasing agent to microfilm technician; he also coached a champion youth boxing team in Fort Wayne, Ind. After moving to southern Indiana in 1980, he became known for his...

Jon Mack Pinney, 84, of Bloomington, Ind., died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, at IU Health Bloomington Hospital following a heart attack. He was born June 4, 1937, in Huntington, Ind., to Max F. and Evelyn A. Pinney. In 2020, he married his longtime partner, Jennifer Combs, at their cabin near Lake Monroe; she survives alongside their loyal Shih Tzu, Mitzi. Jon wore many hats in life, though he was better known to have a rolled bandana perched on his head. After graduating Huntington High School in 1955, Jon joined the Navy, where he toured the Mediterranean aboard the U.S.S. Intrepid and "saw the world on Uncle Sam's dime." He was employed broadly, with jobs ranging from International Harvester...

Brian "Flip" Earley, 57, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully on January 13th. Brian was the favorite child born to Rex and Bonnie (Beavers) Earley at Schneck Memorial in Seymour on January 21st, 1964. Growing up in the Gaiser Park neighborhood in Seymour, there were kids everywhere. Being the youngest of 5 was the best. After graduating from Seymour High School (Class of 82), he attended Purdue University where he met the love of his life and the luckiest woman in the world, Mary Martin. After graduating from the best school in the state of Indiana, Purdue University, he and Mary were wedded on November 4th, 1989 in Wheaton, IL. He worked as Sales Professional for The Sherwin-Williams...

Rev. Dwight L. Hardin, 82, of Bloomington, Indiana went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Bell Trace Health and Living, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 10, 1939 in Greene County, Indiana, the son of Rev. Clarence and Mamie Marie (Hamlin) Hardin. Dwight was a 1958 graduate of Nashville High School, where he was a star basketball player on the school team. He married the love of his life, Martha Ellen McCammon, on July 10, 1959 in Nashville, Indiana. Dwight always said; "She was my best birthday gift ever!" They were happily married sixty-two years. Dwight was a Minister and Pastor for over fifty years in Nashville, IN; Pierre, SD;...

Rev. Dwight L. Hardin, 82, of Bloomington, Indiana went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Bell Trace Health and Living, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 10, 1939 in Greene County, Indiana, the son of Rev. Clarence and Mamie Marie (Hamlin) Hardin. Dwight was a 1958 graduate of Nashville High School, where he was a star basketball player on the school team. He married the love of his life, Martha Ellen McCammon, on July 10, 1959 in Nashville, Indiana. Dwight always said; "She was my best birthday gift ever!" They were happily married sixty-two years. Dwight was a Minister and Pastor for over fifty years in Nashville, IN; Pierre, SD;...