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Providing meaningful ways to honor and celebrate the lives of loved ones. Thank you for visiting us online. Carl Burkhart
Craig Burkhart

Our family and staff are committed to providing meaningful ways to honor and celebrate the lives of loved ones with dignity and care. By making available a wide range of service and merchandise options, we personalize our services to meet the needs of each family. To speak with us about planning ahead, or have any questions about funeral, burial or cremation arrangements, call anytime or email us at BurkhartFH@gmail.com.

01/18/2026

Jean Grace Doss
June 22, 1949 to January 15, 2026

Jean Grace Doss, age 76, passed away at home surrounded by her family.
Born in Chicago Illinois, on June 22, 1949 to Joseph and Bernice Heil Kolep. Jean worked for many years at Pace Dairy as a custodian. Any day of the week you could find Jean at the VFW, American Legion, Moose, Elks Lodge or the Eagles playing bingo, her absolute favorite pastime. Jean also loved spending her time with her grandkids and great grand kids, having a very special relationship with Evangeline and Roselynn.
Surviving family includes: daughters, Loretta (Matthew) Blaze and Jolene (Angie) Aarons; sons, Larry (Jennifer) Jennings, William Jennings and Jimmy Jennings; grandchildren, Ashley (Justin), Lawrence (Paige), Richard (Wendy), Daniel (Amanda), Kaleb, Jenna, Kaleb, Joshua, Emerald, Katelyn, December, Matthew II, Noah, Nikki, Taylor, Julian, Ava, Joseph, Raymond, Jacob, Darren (Veronica) and Robert; several great grandchildren; sisters, Mary Kolep, Robbie Kolep, Gracie Kempf; brothers, Chris Kolep, Charlie Kolep, and David Kolep; and several nieces and nephews.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Raymond Jennings, and Bernard Jennings; sisters Tammy Kolep, Jenny Smith, and Yolanda Jennings; and brother, Joseph Kolep and Henry Kolep.
Visitation for Jean will start at 11 AM until the time of the service at 1 PM, on Saturday January, 24, at Burkhart Funeral Home, 201 W Wabash Ave, Crawfordsville. After the service the family would like to invite friends and family to the Union Hall.
Online condolences can be made at www.BurkhartFH.com

01/08/2026

Larry Krout

Nov. 19, 1952-Jan. 7, 2026

Larry Earl Krout of Indianapolis passed away Wednesday morning at Methodist Hospital. He was 73.

Larry was very musical. He enjoyed playing guitar and performing his music especially for the church. He was also a DJ and once owned A-1 DJ & Karaoke Service He attended festivals and flea markets as a vendor. He enjoyed collecting old records and loved the Beatles. He liked watching TV, especially NASCAR, the Simpsons, Sammy Terry, Gunsmoke, and a good western. Larry was an avid race fan attending the Indianapolis 500 annually as well as several races at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Larry and Sandy enjoyed walking together around their neighborhood each day. His memberships included the Alamo Christian Church. He did several jobs over the years, retiring as custodian from Pike High School.

Born Nov. 19, 1952 in Crawfordsville, he was the son of Lawrence E. Krout and Vera Maxine Douglas Krout. He graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1972 and Bible Baptist College in Missouri in 1979. He married the former Sandra Bayless on October 22, 2005 at Alamo Christian Church. She survives.

Surviving family includes: wife, Sandy Krout; sister, Carla Lippencott (Bill); nephew, Derrick Lippencott, niece Nikki Brown; great-niece, Karleigh Brown; along with several members of his wife’s family.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Elizabeth Krout.

Visitation will be from 2 to 5 PM on Sunday, Jan. 11th at Burkhart Funeral Home, Crawfordsville. Services will be held at the funeral home on Monday, Jan. 12th at 2 PM. After the service, he will be laid to rest at Alamo Cemetery.

Donations in memory of Larry Krout may be made at the Alamo Christian Church, P.O. Box 53, Alamo, IN 47916-0053. Online condolences may be made at www.BurkhartFH.com.

01/08/2026

Victoria Ann Hendrick Patterson passed away on Monday December 29th at IU Hospital.

Victoria was a graduate of Walter Johnson High School class of 1985 in Bethesda, Maryland where she swam, played field hockey and enjoyed her passion for horsemanship. She found her career in medicine and her niche in podiatry and wound care where she practiced for 20+ years. She was best known for being the face of Achilles and Apex Podiatry in Crawfordsville, IN.

She is survived by her husband Bill Patterson, her 3 sons Andrew [wife Kassidi], Matthew, and Landon, her mother Barbara Hendrick, sister Christina Hendrick Barber [ husband David], and her nieces Kelley Hernandez & Kaitlyn Fryar. She is preceded in death by her father Peter Hendrick and her beloved horse Top Notch.

Victoria was warm-hearted, approachable, friendly and motherly to anybody that had the pleasure of knowing her. Victoria shined brightest when it came to raising her boys and truly enjoyed watching them grow. She often shared that their accomplishments were hers as well, and the boys would agree. Victoria proudly and selflessly helped all 3 of her children accomplish the rank of Eagle Scout and 10 consecutive years of 4-H. Outside of her children, she loved traveling, the outdoors, game nights and seizing every opportunity that came each day.

She will be honored by a celebration of life ceremony with her immediate family at a later date.

Online condolences can be made at www.burkhartfh.com

12/29/2025

David Gordon
July 20, 1963-Dec. 26, 2025

David C. Gordon of Crawfordsville passed away Friday afternoon at the age of 62.

David was notorious for many things, some of which include his eccentric socks, neon shirts, and astonishing height. He was a unique, caring, passionate man, loving father, amazing friend, and stupendous grandfather. His family was his pride and joy.

David was a 1981 graduate of Southmont High School, one of their best swimmers at the time. He went on to become a self-taught Executive Chef at Café 127 in 1985. In 1989, he started Montgomery County Catering. Then, in 1992, he helped develop Bygones Grill. In 1996, David became a manager at Applebee’s and worked there until 2017.

Born July 20, 1963 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he was the son of Arthur H. Gordon and Florence Herman Gordon.

Surviving family includes: two daughters, Tressa Gordon (Levi) and Samantha Gordon, both of Crawfordsville; grandson, Landon Burris; former wife, Kimberly Stuckey; two sisters, Sandra Henderson (Bill) and Dawn Parry (Ron); brother, Paul Gordon (Dianne); several nieces and nephews, including one who was like a little brother to him, Josh Morrissette (Stephanie); many close friends and former co-workers. Honorable mention goes to his best friend of 50 years, Ronnie Barnett (Debbie).

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A gathering to celebrate the life of David Gordon will be held at 2pm on Saturday, Jan. 3rd at the Lake Holiday Clubhouse. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Burkhart Funeral Home.

12/25/2025

Shirley Ann Zink
August 9, 1935-Dec. 22, 2025

Shirley Ann Zink, formerly of Oxford, Indiana, passed peacefully Monday night after a long battle with dementia. She was 90 years old.
Mrs. Zink was an assistant in the office of Dr. Charles Ade and Dr. Mary Ade in Lafayette for many years, across from Home Hospital. She liked to read and do word puzzles. In earlier years, she was a leader for Brownies and Girl Scouts. She was a wonderful homemaker and loved decorating for different holidays throughout the year for her family. She and her husband hosted family and friends gatherings each year in the famous “party tool shed.”
Born Aug. 9, 1935 at the family farm outside Otterbein, she was the daughter of Oren “Red” Hall and Mildred Farrell Hall. She graduated from Oxford High School. She married Robert S. “Bob” Zink on Nov. 5, 1955. He passed away Aug. 6, 2004.
Surviving family includes: two daughters, Robin Tribbett (Rex) of Linden, Shaun Ponder (Clark) of Veedersburg; son, Pat Zink (Jennifer) of Oxford; five grandchildren, Hillary Tribbett of Los Angeles, Brooke Eveland (Mike) of Paris, Illinois, Shelby Pletcher (Jacob) of Eskridge, Kansas, Lane Zink (Skylar) of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Kale Zink (Grace Klooz) of Oxford; two great-grandchildren, Piper and Carson Pletcher.
She was preceded in death by her husband and her daughter, Kelisa “Kelli” Zink, who passed away in Sept. 2025.
Graveside services will be held at 3 PM Saturday, Dec. 27th at the Oxford Catholic Cemetery in Oxford, Indiana. Arrangements were entrusted to Burkhart Funeral Home, Crawfordsville.

12/15/2025

Ronald H. “Ron” Davis

June 18, 1952 to December 11, 2025

Ronald H. “Ron” Davis, age 73, passed away at home surrounded by his family on December 11, 2025.

Born in Ladoga to Ollie and Mary Heinzen Davis, on June 18, 1952. He worked in several factories including Hoosier Crown and Random House before his failing health prevented him from working. Ron was a collector of many things, especially Monopoly games, coins, and cards.

Surviving family includes: daughter, April Davis; grandchildren, Joanna, Latisha, Anthony, and Logan; great-grandchildren, Ember, Atticus, Yuna, and Ozzy; and sister Rosie (Buddy) Likens.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents; wife Marilyn A. Davis, who passed on September 26, 2023; and siblings John, Fred, George, Helen, and Martha.

Visitation for Ron will be at Burkhart Funeral Home, 201 West Wabash Avenue, Crawfordsville, on Wednesday, December 17 starting at Noon until the time of service at 1:30. Ron will be laid to rest at Oak Hill North Cemetery following the service.

Online Condolences can be made at www.BurkhartFH.com

12/13/2025

Michael J. “Mike” Crooks

Aug. 14, 1948-Dec. 12, 2025

Michael J. “Mike” Crooks of Roachdale passed away Friday morning at home. He was 77.

Mike served three years in the Air Force National Guard. He attended correctional academy in Plainfield before starting work as a security officer. He later spent 16 years with the Indiana Dept. of Transportation. He liked outdoor activities, taking watches apart, collecting knives, and going through his toolbox with his grandson and teaching him about tools. He loved his family and watching his family’s activities.

Born Aug. 14, 1948 in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of Joseph Dale Crooks and Elsie Lee Alexander Crooks but was raised by Paul and LaMoynne Sewell. He dated Karen Snodgrass for five years and they were married for 50, making them a couple for 55 years total. They were married on Feb. 14, 1975. She survives.

Surviving family includes: wife, Karen Crooks of Roachdale; two daughters, Sherrie Hintz (Paul) and Corinna Price (Derick); four grandchildren, Tyler and Trevor Hintz, Mikalyn Coughlin (Travis) and Kyle Burger (Shelby); four step-grandchildren, Skylar, Foney, Lakkain and Keelie Price; five great-grandchildren, Ayden, Katelyn, Bentley, Re*****on and Ryker; beloved brother-in-law, Brian Snodgrass.

He was preceded in death by his biological parents, the parents that raised him, as well as three brothers, George, Marvin and Vaughn Sewell.

Mike’s family will be holding a celebration of his life privately. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Burkhart Funeral Home, Crawfordsville.

Online condolences may be made at www.BurkhartFH.com.

12/13/2025

Minnie Mae Watt

June 2, 1940-Dec. 11, 2025

Minnie Mae Watt of Linden passed away Thursday at home. She was 85.

Born June 2, 1940 in Crab Orchard, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Craig Dowell and Sarah Dowell. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She worked for Gardner’s Cleaning Service and then went to work at the state highway department, retiring from there after 20 years. She liked gardening, flowers, hummingbirds, and had several feeders in her backyard. She liked watching John Wayne movies and watching her neighborhood from her window, while working on word search puzzles. Most of all, she loved her family and the time she spent with grandkids and great-grandkids.

Surviving family includes: five children, Larry (Peaches) Watt, Mike Watt, Rick (Mary) Watt, Debbe (Jeremy) Behling and David (Jesselle) Watt; sixteen grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Watt, two sisters, Lou Emberton and Shirley McKeown, three brothers, Vernon, Melvin, and Marvin Dowell and three nephews.

A memorial visitation will be held from 4 to 6 PM on Saturday, Dec. 20th at Burkhart Funeral Home, 201 West Wabash Avenue, Crawfordsville.

Online condolences may be made at www.BurkhartFH.com.

12/08/2025

Brian Scott Connelly

September 8, 1968 to November 29, 2025

Brian Connelly, age 57, passed away in Devens Massachusetts on November 29, 2025.

Born in Lafayette, Indiana to Peggy Connelly Manion on September 8, 1968, he graduated Crawfordsville High School and then went on to serve in the United States Army and work Construction.

Surviving family includes: son, Briar Connelly; daughter, Elizabeth Zuk; daughter, Karli Nelson; mother, Peggy Manion; father, James Manion; brothers, Mikel Manion, James Manion, Shawn Manion, James O’Connor, Beau O’Connor; sister, Crystal Manion; girlfriend, Jennifer Needham; grandchildren, Eva Connelly, Caiden Kader, Joseph Zuk, Re*****on Zuk, Reagan Zuk, Ryleigh O’Conner, Lylah Nelson, Izra Nelson; many nieces and nephews.

Brian was preceded in death by, father James O’Connor; brother Cory O’Connor.

Brian lived simply, loved deeply, and was loved by many people.

Visitation for Brian Connelly will be from Noon to 2 PM on Saturday, December 13, 2025, service starting at 2 PM at Burkhart Funeral Home, 201 West Wabash Avenue, Crawfordsville. Burial will follow at the Elmwood Cemetery in Romney.

Online condolences can be at www. BurkhartFH.com.

12/05/2025

Edwin “Ed” Albert Priebe

May 16, 1949 to December 2, 2025

Edwin “Ed” Albert Priebe, age 76, passed away on December 2 at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville.

Ed was born in Crawfordsville, Indiana on May 16, 1949 to Charles and Bonnie Priebe. He graduated from Ladoga High School and went on to serve in the Army. He retired after 37 years from RR Donnelley. Ed loved to wheel and deal on horses and always had many at home. He loved his tractors especially John Deere and he was a member at Freedom Baptist Church.

Surviving family includes: wife of 33 years, Donna Priebe; daughter, Cresta Priebe; step-son, Brad Jones; sisters, Debbie (Johnnie) Myers, and Jean Garrett; sister-in-law, Cathy Priebe; and niece, Mandy Priebe.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dan Priebe; step-son, Darcy Jones; and nephew, Travis Priebe.

Following Ed wishes there will be no public services. Ed will be buried at Freedom Cemetery.

Online condolences can be made at www.BurkhartFH.com

12/03/2025

Vera McAlister Cheek

May 30, 1936 to December 2, 2025

Vera McAlister Cheek went to join her heavenly father, surrounded by her family, on December 2, 2025 at Ben Hur Nursing Home. She was 89.

Born on May 30, 1936 in Coatesville Indiana to Charles and Vivian Minter Stewart. On May 29, 1954, Vera married Samuel John McAlister. Vera attended Wallace High School and graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1954 and then went on to attend IU, IUPUI, and St. Mary’s of the Woods. She worked in social services positions at Welfare Dept, Police Dept, and Montgomery County youth service Bureau. Vera was one of the first Meter Maids of Crawfordsville Police Department. She introduced the Community Action Program to Montgomery County, setting up operations and maintaining office. Vera was a member of Eagles, Moose, American Legion, Sunshine Chorus, Seniors of Crawfordsville and Hearts and Hands for Jesus. She attended Whitesville Christian Church and was a member of Darlington Congregational Christian Church.

Surviving family includes: sons, Marlon (Julie) McAlister, and Myron (Teresa) McAlister; daughter, Jennifer (Dan) Harshbarger; grandchildren, Cole, Melissa, Sam, Levi, and Rachel; great-grandchildren, Sarah, Peyton, Wyatt, Rylin, Jordyn, Kameron, Piper, Nikolas, and Peryll; great-great grandchild, Cameron; sister, Sharon (Carlos) Goode; brother, Warren (Shirley) Stewart; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

Vera was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Samuel McAlister, David D. Todd, John Line and Jerry Cheek; grandchildren, Cameron, and Carley; and brother Chuck (Linda) Stewart.

Memorial donations in honor of Vera can be made at the Animal Welfare League, 1104 Big Four Arch Rd, Crawfordsville, IN 47933 or Sunshine Van, 922 E South Blvd, Crawfordsville, IN 47933.

Visitation for Vera will be at Burkhart Funeral Home, on Monday, December 8, 2025 from noon to 2 PM, with service starting at 2 PM. Burial will follow at Waynetown Masonic Cemetery.

Online Condolences may be made at www.BurkhartFH.com

12/02/2025

Carolyn Louise Shoaf Murray Young
January 8, 1948 to November 30, 2025

Carolyn Louise Shoaf Murrray Young passed away at her daughter’s house on November 30, she was 77.
Born in Crawfordsville, on January 8, 1948 to Onia Leon and Mildred Lowery Shoaf. Carolyn married Michael S. Young on April 9, 1978. She worked at Hi-Tek for 18 years as a clerk and retired from Random House after 20 years. Carolyn loved her garden and picking berries. She enjoyed canning and just being out in nature. She raised chickens, ducks and peacocks and she has a love for her dogs and horses.
Surviving family includes: husband, Michael Young; daughters, Claudetta (Joseph) Kader, and Bert (Charlie) Turpin; sons, Chet (Patty) Murray, and Robert Murray; step- children, Claudia Murray, Pam Murray, Sheila Cooper , Leanne Murray; grandchildren, Nathan Stephenson, Tyler Ward, Lucas Murray, Brandon Kader, Aaron Kader, Trent Murray, Amber Clodfelter, CJ Turpin, Kaleb Turpin, Brittany Turpin, Jasmine Murray and Zachary Murray; great-grandchildren, Nevaeh, Hayden, Danika, Zayden, Isaac, Xaviar, Julian, Alex, Bryce, Derrick, Alexis, Addisyn, Ashton, Amos, Bentley, Knox, Ezekial, Alarick, Atticus, Hadley, Delaney, and MacKenzie; sisters, Marilyn (Mark) Easterling and Patricia Schuhmacher; brother Oscar (Jody) Shoaf; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Her best friend, Waving Lady Nancy Seaman. And all her Amish friends - Elsie, Aaron and Family, Minnow and Family, Chris, Steve, Fannie, Lizzy and many more!
Thank you all for loving her!

Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Onia Lee Shoaf, Charlotte Shoaf, Charlene Belamour and Morris Shoaf; son, Chester Murray; step-son, Tony Murray and grandchildren, Jamie Murray and Arlo Murray.
Visitation for Carolyn will be on Thursday December 4, 2025 at Burkhart Funeral Home from Noon to 2 PM with service at 2 PM, officiated by Pastor Craig Carrell. Burial will follow the service at Mace Cemetery.
Online condolences can be made at www.Burkhartfh.com

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