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Timothy Alan Habbe, M.D., passed away peacefully at home on October 26, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents; Arnold Douglas Habbe and Martha Lillian Stone Habbe; his brother, Thomas Edward Habbe; nephew, Michael Edward Habbe; and beloved dog, Bentley. Tim was a 1957 graduate of Bosse High School in Evansville and attended Indiana University where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He graduated from the Indiana University School of Medicine in 1966, where he also did his internship, then completed his residency in Urology at Blodgett Memorial Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI. Tim returned to Bloomington with his family to start his practice. In 1980, he was elected Chief...

Charlotte Erline Fluharty, 80, of Brown County, passed away Monday, October 12, 2021. A graveside service was held at Valhalla Memory Gardens. The Funeral Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.

Charlotte Erline Fluharty, 80, of Brown County, passed away Monday, October 12, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Valhalla Memory Gardens, 310 N Johnson Ave, Bloomington, IN 47404.

Charlotte Erline Fluharty, 80, of Brown County, passed away Monday, October 12, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Valhalla Memory Gardens, 310 N Johnson Ave, Bloomington, IN 47404.

Gary Wayne Charbonneau, age 71, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his residence on September 21 after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. Born January 17, 1950 in Alexandria, Minnesota, he was the son of Gerald Louis and Jerdis Louise (Larson) Charboneau. He was an enrolled member of the White Earth Nation and the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. A 1968 graduate of William Kelley High School in Silver Bay, Minnesota, he also held a B.A. degree in history from the University of Minnesota Duluth, a master's degree in history from Kansas State University (1974) and a master's degree in library science from Indiana University Bloomington (1978). A Librarian Emeritus at Indiana...

Mary Elizabeth Moore, 91, of Bloomington, IN went to be with the Lord Sunday morning, September 5, 2021. Mary was born May 9, 1930 in Lawrence County, IN the oldest daughter of Allen and Cora (Evans) Logsdon. She worked at Cook, Inc. in Bloomington for 19 years before retiring due to health problems. Mary was a devoted mother of three children; Marilyn (Ervin) Bultman of Bloomington, David (Sandy) Moore of Bloomington and Eric (Brandy) Moore of Greenwood, IN. The pride and joy of her life were her ten grandchildren; Lisa (Derk) Frasier, Christopher Bultman, Aaron Bultman, Jeremy (Elizabeth) Moore, Ryan Moore, Tyson Moore, Hannah Moore, Jackson Moore, Hayden Moore and Sydney Moore. Ten...

Alta Marie Wilson, 87 of Bloomington went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 with her family by her side. Alta was reunited with her son George who passed just 5 days prior. Alta was born March 28, 1934 in Monticello, Kentucky and was the daughter of the late Willie and Nancy (Kidd) Phillips. Alta was one of the earliest members of Whitehall Pentecostal Church for over 60 years, and still attended when her health would allow. Church was very important to Alta and was a priority in her life. After church her family was her life especially her grandchildren. Alta was a homemaker, mom and mamaw devoting her life to her family. Alta also enjoyed...

David Earl Miller was born to Louis V. and Norma L. Miller October 23, 1952 in Terre Haute, IN, but grew up in Bloomington, IN. He attended St. Charles Elementary School, Binford Jr. High and Bloomington High School, and then studied at Indiana University. As a young man David enjoyed bicycling, swimming, piano and especially reading. During his many years in Duluth, MN he loved camping out in severe northern winters, cross-country skiing and always a trip back home to visit family and friends. He also enjoyed attending the annual Bill Monroe celebrations in Brown County. His love for playing Bluegrass on all its instruments led to taking part in fiddle competitions where he won some...

David Earl Miller was born to Louis V. and Norma L. Miller October 23, 1952 in Terre Haute, IN, but grew up in Bloomington, IN. He attended St. Charles Elementary School, Binford Jr. High and Bloomington High School, and then studied at Indiana University. As a young man David enjoyed bicycling, swimming, piano and especially reading. During his many years in Duluth, MN he loved camping out in severe northern winters, cross-country skiing and always a trip back home to visit family and friends. He also enjoyed attending the annual Bill Monroe celebrations in Brown County. His love for playing Bluegrass on all its instruments led to taking part in fiddle competitions where he won some...

Shirley Ann McClaren, 73, of Bloomington, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 7, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born December 12, 1947 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois and was the daughter of the late Henry and Lucille (Ramsey) Bartolomucci. Shirley retired from Kroger where she worked for 40 years. She was a member of Little Union Baptist Church, and loved her flowers and gardening. Shirley was a photographer and took wedding photos and other pictures for many years as Shirley Studio. In later years she enjoyed quilting, crocheting and sewing at the Community Center. Shirley married Raymond McClaren and they enjoyed 52 years of marriage before his...

Henry Harrison "Bud" Baugh, age 87, of Bloomington, Indiana passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Garden Villa in Bloomington. Bud was born in Bloomington on April 20, 1934 to Otto and Elizabeth "Lizzie" (Corbin) Baugh. Bud retired as a welder from Otis Elevator, and was a Trustee and Elder for several years at Turning Point Apostolic Church in Ellettsville. He loved the outdoors, mushroom hunting, bird watching, swimming in the quarry, and riding motorcycles. Bud and his wife, Irene, enjoyed traveling and sightseeing around the United States, especially in the southern states where they would visit different plantations. Bud loved his family dearly, and adored his children and...

Steven Gilbert Boltinghouse, 65, of Bloomington, passed away, Sunday, May 23, 2021 peacefully at home after years of enduring debilitating arthritis. Steve was born March 29, 1956 to Gilbert Charles and Martha Viola (Arnold) Boltinghouse. Steve grew up in Unionville and became a successful businessman. Steve attended Unionville School until the opening of the new Bloomington North High School. He was a member of the 1974 graduating class, being the second class to graduate from the new school. Steve met his wife, Paula Hawkins, at Unionville Elementary and they have been together since 8th grade. They married after graduation in 1974 and spent 46 years together. Upon graduation Steve...

Gary D. McGriff, age 72, of Bloomington, Indiana and formerly of Muncie, Indiana, spent his last hours surrounded by family and passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Gary was born on November 23, 1948 in Muncie, Indiana to John and Lois (MacKinnon) McGriff. Gary graduated from Muncie Central High School, and served in the United States Army during Vietnam. He later received an Associate's Degree from Ball State University and was a member of the Carpenters Union. Gary retired from GM (New Venture Gear) in Muncie. He was an avid sailor and was a member of the Muncie Sailing Club for many years. He also enjoyed snow skiing, fishing, canoeing, and travelling, and he was an...

Gary D. McGriff, age 72, of Bloomington, Indiana and formerly of Muncie, Indiana, spent his last hours surrounded by family and passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Gary was born on November 23, 1948 in Muncie, Indiana to John and Lois (MacKinnon) McGriff. Gary graduated from Muncie Central High School, and served in the United States Army during Vietnam. He later received an Associate's Degree from Ball State University and was a member of the Carpenters Union. Gary retired from GM (New Venture Gear) in Muncie. He was an avid sailor and was a member of the Muncie Sailing Club for many years. He also enjoyed snow skiing, fishing, canoeing, and travelling, and he was an...

Betty Rieger died smiling at the age of 96. She was born in Oak Park, Illinois to parents Corry (Kilbey) Posson and Gail Kenyon Posson, and into a large extended family headed by maternal grandparents who had devoted their lives to Christian Rescue work and the Salvation Army. Betty felt that living through those depression years in a family that never complained benefited her entire life. Betty attended DePauw University where she met lifelong friends from Bloomington, Indiana, and fell in love with Tad, a red-headed soon-to-be medical student. They were married a year later. Soon after the new Dr. Rieger completed his urology residency and Naval service, they and their three babies moved...

Mark A. Raper, 64 of Bloomington passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at IU Health Bloomington. Mark was born January 10, 1957 in Bloomington and was the son of the late Kenneth and Wilma (Frye) Raper. He was a 1975 graduate of Bloomington High School North. Mark was a Lineman for the City of Bloomington and a member of the Son's of the American Legion Squadron 18 where he was Vice Commander. Mark loved all animals especially his dogs. Mark is survived by his wife, Sarah (Zimmerly) Raper; grandchildren, Alexis Ingalls and Cameron Ingalls; daughter, Dawn Ingalls; brother, Steve Raper; and his work wives Sheila and Kimberly. Mark was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Connie...

Ronald ("Ron") K. Brown, age 91, died shortly before dawn on May 7, 2021 at home with his wife, Georgean ("Jeanie") by his side. Ron was born to Kenneth R. (1906-1933) and Esther E. Brown (Conard) (1907-1996) in August, 1929 shortly before the Great Depression. He was their only child. Growing up in Bloomington, Ron attended Elm Heights Elementary School and Bloomington High School (Class of 1947) where he played JV basketball and club baseball. By all accounts, Ron had an enjoyable childhood in Bloomington and was known for engaging in a bit of harmless mischief in his youth. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1948 at age 19, and served aboard the USS Francis M. Robinson, a destroyer...