Ronald "Ron" Dale Hollars, 81, of Bloomington, IN passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 6, 2021. He was born September 14, 1939 in Sanders, Indiana the son of the late Roland and Eva Barrow Hollars. Ron was a maintenance repairman with ARA Vending Company until his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, IU Basketball, IU Football, and spending time with his family and friends; especially his grandchildren. He will be deeply missed. Ron is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Mary Alice (Mullis) Hollars; his daughter, Sherry Baxter and her husband Mike; his son, Rick Hollars and his wife Denise; two brothers, Mike Hollars and his wife Mary and Larry Hollars and...

Peggy Joan Purtlebaugh, 82, of Bloomington passed away Wednesday morning, April 28, 2021 at her residence. Born January 12, 1939 in Bloomington, she was the daughter of Elva and Betty (Culross) Lane. She was a homemaker and a wonderful mother. She had formerly worked at Columbia House in Bloomington and at Essex in Martinsville. She enjoyed reading the Bible and feeding the numerous hummingbirds and squirrels that frequented her home. Peggy is survived by her loving children, Kevin Purtlebaugh, of Bloomington, Steven Purtlebaugh, of Martinsville, Karen (Timothy Fleener) Purtlebaugh, of Bloomington, Brian (Ryan Sullivan) Purtlebaugh, of Columbus, Indiana, Sheryl (Mike Franklin) Wythe, of...

Treva G. (Young) Byers, 101, of Bloomington passed away on April 23, 2021 in Gentry Park Senior Living. She was born October 27, 1919 in Monroe County the daughter of Grover Samuel and Blanche Irene (Fleener) Young. She was a Member of North Central Church of Christ and a 50 year member of Order of the Eastern Star, Bloomington Chapter. She enjoyed cooking, canning, crocheting and quilting, sharing all with her family and friends. She retired from Indiana Memorial Union after 20 years. Treva is survived by her two daughters, Diane (Roy) Costello of Bloomington and Arleen (Ronald) Peters of Modesto, CA; step daughter, Sharon (Barry) Sutherlin of Paoli; step daughter-in-law, Lori...

Carol Dean Mobley, 87, of Bloomington, IN passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021. He was born February 12, 1934 in Seymour, Indiana the son of the late Ora "Buck" J. Mobley and Floanie Jane (Thompson) Mobley. Carol was a member of Burgoon Baptist Church, which he deeply loved and cherished his church. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. He retired from RCA after 38 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, hiking, working-outside, and spending time with his family and friends. He will be deeply missed. Carol is survived by his son, Michael Mobley; his daughter, Cynthia Stillions; his girlfriend, Carolyn Cowden; a brother, Gene Mobley and his wife Dorothy; four grandchildren, Brandi Stillions,...

Lisa Rae Bowlen, 51, of Bloomington passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. Lisa was a lifelong resident of Monroe County born on October 16, 1969 to Raymond and Judy (Robertson) Taylor. Lisa was a dedicated Department of Public Works employee for over twenty years, most recently with the Fleet Maintenance Division. Lisa leaves behind her parents Raymond and Judy Taylor, her loving fianc? Brad Frankland, her son Brady Bowlen, his wife Aleksandra, Brad's son Alex Frankland, as well as her grand-dogs Gunner and Nova that she enjoyed pet sitting for. Lisa also leaves behind a community of family and friends that she cared for dearly....

Isaiah Zebulon Nasir Tafari, 15, of Bloomington made his transition Thursday, April 15, 2021 in his home. He was born November 4, 2005 in Bloomington to Christopher M. Murray and Shirley J. Stephens. He was a student. Survivors include his parents of Bloomington; all of his spiritual family; two brothers, Ishmael Lucero and Yoshua Urban; grandparents, Sandra F. Murray and Eugene H. Harris; two aunts, Lisa Kish Stephens and Nicole Harris; two uncles, William Moore and J. C. Stokes; Godparents, Iuri Hart and Ronnita Thompson; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Theodore L. Stephens and Judith Stephens. Isaiah is of the Rastafari faith. He enjoys horseback...

Lynda Lu Ping, 73, of Perrysville, Indiana, US, died Thursday, April 15, 2021 in IU Health Bloomington Hospital. She was born June 3, 1947 in Gary, IN to the late James W. and Gladys M. (Vandercar) West. She was a retired registered nurse with a career spanning over 50 years and spent many years supporting the family business, Ping's General Store. Lynn was incredibly involved in her community and in her kid's activities. She spent hours sitting in the stands at games, meets, and races or in auditoriums at plays, concerts, and award ceremonies supporting her children and Bryson. She was a volunteer nurse for the American Red Cross, and a member of the Perrysville Elementary PTO, American...

Darrell Lee Browning, 74, of Unionville died Monday April 12, 2021 in Bell Trace Health and Living Center. He was born July 12, 1946 in Bloomington to Elmer Browning and Pauline Floyd Browning. He was retired from Otis Elevator where he was a machinist. Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Jo Ellen Freeman Browning of Unionville; a stepson, Jesse Michael Clontz of Bloomington; a grandson who was Darrell's pride and joy, Ezra Michael Clontz; a brother, Donald Browning of Unionville; his mother-in-law, Delores Freeman of Spencer; a brother-in-law, Eddie (Kentrina) Freeman of Westport; a sister-in-law, Joy Dawn (Jim) Weimer of Solsberry; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. ...

Homer Curtis Montgomery, age 70, of Bloomington and Bedford passed away Friday at the I.U. Health; Bloomington Hospital. Born March 12, 1951 in Bloomington, he was the son of Earl and Eloise (Shafer) Montgomery. Homer served with the Indiana National Guard and retired from General Electric as a quality control coordinator. Homer and his wife, Janet, loved taking vacation trips. The two of them immensely enjoyed their one trip to Israel. He was a member of the W. 11th St. Pentecostal Faith Assembly and the Hoosier Hills Emmaus community. Homer is survived by his loving wife, Janet (Bland) Montgomery, his step-son, Anthony "Vaughn" (Dawn Nicholson) Bland, of Bloomington, his sister,...

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Alani, 89, a resident of Bloomington, Indiana, died April 7, 2021. Born Elizabeth Murphey on April 23, 1931 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Alani was the daughter of Howard Frederick Murphey and Frances Ann Warne. Betty grew up near Lake Winola, Pennsylvania, where she swam, canoed, rode horses and played cards. Her cocker spaniel, Blackie, and her black cat, Smokey, enjoyed swimming in the lake with her. She graduated from Scranton Central High School in 1949. Betty's nicknames included "E Y," because she often found herself explaining the unique spelling of her last name, and "Murph." A baseball fan, she enjoyed catching the train with her father to New York City to...

Jon Michael "Mike" Dunn, age 79, of Bloomington passed away peacefully on Monday, April 5, 2021, with his family at his side. Born June 19, 1941 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, he was the son of John and Philomena (Lauer) Dunn. He met his future wife, Sarah Jane "Sally" (Hutchison) Dunn in 1959 during their first week as students at Oberlin College, from which he received an A.B. in philosophy in 1963. He went on to the University of Pittsburgh to receive a Ph.D. in philosophy (logic) in 1966 and then served on the philosophy faculties of Yale University and Wayne State University before coming to Indiana University in 1969. Mike worked at IU for nearly forty years as a faculty member, researcher...

Allene Newberg Bilodeau was born in N.Y.C. and came to fruition in Bloomington IN, having moved here at the age of four. Her heart was of two cities. It also bounced about with her husband and grown kids. Together, she and husband Doug raised five children, four boys and a girl, as well as having taken in and helping to raise a wide cast of children from other families, homing countless animals, nurturing and honoring all who walk through their door. In her eyes, all children were of god and all living beings an expression of love. Her passion for motherhood and family wellness extended to the practice of midwifery and later running a daycare center out of the family home. She fought loud...

Rudolph (Rudy) Otto Pozzatti passed away on Saturday morning, March 27, 2021 in his home at Meadowood Retirement Community surrounded by his family members. Rudy was born in Telluride, Colorado on January 14, 1925 to Mary Mimiolla and Innocente Pozzatti, who had immigrated to the U.S. from Italy early in the 20th Century. Rudy graduated in 1942 as the valedictorian of Silverton High School in Colorado. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1948 and also a Master of Fine Arts in 1950 from the University of Colorado. His undergraduate studies were interrupted in 1943 when he was inducted to serve in the U.S. Army during the Second World War. He served in the 659th Field Artillery of...

Rudolph (Rudy) Otto Pozzatti passed away on Saturday morning, March 27, 2021 in his home at Meadowood Retirement Community surrounded by his family members. Rudy was born in Telluride, Colorado on January 14, 1925 to Mary Mimiolla and Innocente Pozzatti, who had immigrated to the U.S. from Italy early in the 20th Century. Rudy graduated in 1942 as the valedictorian of Silverton High School in Colorado. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1948 and also a Master of Fine Arts in 1950 from the University of Colorado. His undergraduate studies were interrupted in 1943 when he was inducted to serve in the U.S. Army during the Second World War. He served in the 659th Field Artillery...

Philip "Larry" Cunningham, age 61, of Springville passed away Tuesday morning, March 23, 2021 at the I.U. Health; Bloomington Hospice House. Born April 10, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of Philip L. and Barbara Ann (Lower) Cunningham. Larry was a graduate of Bloomington High School South and worked for Cook CFC for 32 years before his illness. Larry was an avid poker player and enjoyed being a part of the American Legion Bowling League, shooting guns and off-roading. Larry is survived by his two sons: Robert Cunningham, of Bloomington and Rusty Cunningham, of Cloverdale, his daughter, Rebecca (Jesse) Prince, of Bloomington, two children he raised as his own, Luke Kelley and Kara...