Burkhart Funeral Home, 201 W. Wabash Avenue, Crawfordsville, IN (2025)

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

12/01/2025

Delores (Dee) Jean Paddack, 87, of Crawfordsville, IN, passed away peacefully at Brownsburg Meadows on November 29, 2025, after a 15-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Dee was also a breast cancer survivor.
She was born in Crawfordsville on March 20, 1938, to Mary Ellen Norris and Lawrence Guinn. She attended Linden High School, graduating with the class of 1956. Dee shared earlier chapters of her life with William (Bill) McCormick and Steve Corbin. In later years, she married Gordon Paddack, who preceded her in death.
Dee was the proud mother of two children, five grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Her greatest joy was her family.
She first worked at RR Donnelley until her children were born. She later worked at Sommer Metalcraft before beginning her career in public service, serving first as the County Assessor and then as the County Recorder. Dee eventually retired to Naples, Florida, returning to Crawfordsville in 2013.
Dee was an avid bowler and loved being able to say she bowled with the same team for over 35 years. Dee loved to entertain and often was the host to family and friends. She enjoyed participating in games of any kind — and if you were lucky, you went home with a dollar! She was also a proud member of the Order of the Eastern Star, where she held several offices, and a longtime member of First Baptist Church before moving to Florida.
Dee is survived by her two sons, Dale (Diana) and Ron (Angie Abney) McCormick; five grandchildren: JT (Kari) Moore, Cori (Jeremy) Crossley, Jacob Moore (Zoe Hines), Cam (Courtney) McCormick, and Cassi (Jacob) Telesz; and eight great-grandchildren: Kohen and Hudson Moore; Easton, Isabella, and Arabella Crossley; Ruby Caroline McCormick; and Jordon Elyse Telesz. Also surviving are two siblings, Linda (Wh**ey) Reath and Phil (Caroline) Guinn.
She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings Shirley and Joe Guinn; and daughter-in-law Marsha McCormick and step-son Joseph Corbin.
Memorial services will be held at Burkhart Funeral Home in Crawfordsville, IN, on December 5, 2025, from 3–5 p.m. At the end of the viewing, there will be a time for anyone who wishes to share memories. Dale and Ron McCormick welcome all who would like to speak. Private burial will take place at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made in Dee’s name to the charity of your choosing.

11/29/2025

Shirley A. Record, 88, went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2025. She was a short-term resident at the Ben-Hur Health and Rehabilitation Nursing Home in Crawfordsville, Indiana.
Shirley was born on September 8, 1937 in Bainbridge, Indiana. She was a graduate of the Bainbridge High School, class of 1955. She worked at Ben-Hur prior to her marriage to Howard Record on January 1, 1977 in Montgomery County, Indiana. Since then, she had been living in Crawfordsville. She helped Howard on the farm when and where needed.
Shirley is preceded in death by husband, Howard Record, son, Scott Barker, mother, Eleanor Miles Ferrand, father, Marion Ferrand, sister, Kaye Ferrand Steele, brother, Keith Ferrand and step-granddaughter, Dana Record.
Surviving are: son, Steven Barker of Oregon; brother, Robert “Carl” Ferrand (Anita) of Greencastle, David Ferrand (Janet) of Greencastle; step-sons, David Record (Barbara) of Crawfordsville, Lawrence Record of Lafayette, Philip Record (Karen) of Crawfordsville; step-grandchildren, Adam Record (Rhonda), Tonya Record, Daniel Record, Johnathon Record (Kayla), Douglas Record (Anne), Aaron Record and Andrew Record (Jennifer); step-great-grandchildren, Mitchell Record, Joel Record (Crystal), Jacob Record (Emily), Landon Record, Emma Record, Kyle Record, Wyatt Record, Mariah Solomon (Caleb) and Colin Record; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Visitation and celebration of life service will be conducted on Wednesday, December 3rd at the Burkhart Funeral Home, 201 West Wabash Avenue, Crawfordsville. Family and friends may pay respects from 11:30 AM to 1 PM with the service starting at 1 PM officiated by Pastor Dan Aldrich of Fremont Street Baptist Church.
Donations in memory of Shirley Record may be made to Fremont Street Baptist Church, 1908 Fremont Street, Crawfordsville, IN 47933. Online condolences may be made at www.BurkhartFH.com.

11/20/2025

Sherry Lee Allen
July 24, 1949-Nov. 18, 2025

With great sorrow we announce the passing of Sherry Lee (Hunt) Allen, 76, of Crawfordsville. Sherry passed away Tuesday, Nov. 18th at home with her husband and family by her side.
Sherry was born July 24, 1949 in Crawfordsville and was the daughter of James and Eula Hunt. Sherry married her loving husband, Larry Allen July 29, 1988 and all her love and attention was towards him and their children and grandchildren.
Sherry graduated from Crawfordsville High School in the class of 1967 and played a huge role in organizing, planning and (Facebooking) most of the class events. She is loved by her many classmates and enjoyed her short trips, playing cards, shopping and getting together with her close friends. Sherry is a member of Whitesville Christian Church.
Sherry started her career after high school at Impex for many years and moving on to CSI. She retired to be able to spend more time with family and friends.
Sherry is survived by her husband, Larry Allen, her sister, Janice Hunt of Bloomington, her children, Jeff Allen, Laura (Allen) Howell, Brooke (Gooding) Brewer, and Stacy (Gooding) Rossok. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Charlotte and first husband, Gordon Gooding.
Her many grandchildren who helped her through her final days include: Kennedy Weliever (Chuy Murillo), Ariel (Tyler) Webster, Chantel Allen, Tyler Harkrider, Korey Harkrider (Bailee), Megan (Ewoldt) Busenbark, Brittany (Howell) Thomas, Breanna Howell. Sherry also has 12 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Saturday, Nov. 22nd from 3 PM to 6 PM at Burkhart Funeral Home. Private burial will take place at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Riley Hospital Children Foundation, P.O. Box 3356, Indianapolis, IN 46206-3356.

11/19/2025

Lureaine Stephens
Nov. 10, 1936-Nov. 17, 2025

Lureaine “Lue” Stephens of Crawfordsville passed away in her home one week after turning 89.
She was a wonderful mother and homemaker. She liked gardening, sewing and watching the birds from her front porch.
Born Nov. 10, 1936 in Jefferson City, Missouri, she was the daughter of Willie Greer and Jewel Greer. She grew up in Arkansas and when her family moved to Indiana, she attended school at Frankfort. She married Walt Stephens on Jan. 1, 1956 and he passed away Dec. 5, 2020.
Surviving family includes: three daughters, Lorena Elmore (Jim), Diana Stephens, Susan Stephens; son, Mike Stephens; sister, Rosie Pruett; brother, Greg Greer; two grandsons, Lee Elmore (Kim) and Patrick Elmore; three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Walt; son, Sam Stephens; grandson, Shane Elmore; two brothers, Bill and Joseph; sister, Vera and an infant sister, Peggy Sue.
Visitation will be from 10 AM to Noon Saturday at Burkhart Funeral Home, 201 West Wabash Avenue. Services will begin at Noon, led by Chaplain Clint Fink. After the service, she will be laid to rest at Indian Creek Hill Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.BurkhartFH.com.

11/19/2025

Larry Barton Bonwell
January 23, 1951 – November 14, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share that Larry Bonwell, of Crawfordsville, Indiana, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, following a lengthy illness.
Larry was born in Crawfordsville on January 23, 1951, to Thelma (Smith) and Binford Bonwell, both of whom preceded him in death. Proudly enlisted as a Marine in the late 1960s and early ‘70’s, Larry carried the spirit and loyalty of the Corps with him throughout his entire life. That unwavering pride was matched only by the love he held for his grandchildren. His grandson’s Tristen Hood and Brayzen Campbell, and granddaughter, Aynslee Campbell, were the light of his world. He spent every moment he could with them, cherishing their laughter, their energy, and the joy they brought to his life.
Over the years, Larry worked hard as a truck driver, in construction, and in whatever role was needed to provide for his family. He lived simply, loved deeply, and gave generously of his time and his heart.
Larry is survived by his sisters, Connie West, son Jay (Angie) and Barbara (Butch) Graham, son Craig (Angie), and by his daughters: Aysa Bonwell, Kodi (Jon) Lemon, Corey (Ryan) Orr, and Kista Fritts. In addition to Tristen, Aynslee, and Brayzen, Larry was blessed with five other grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great- nephews; each one a source of pride and joy.
A memorial service to honor Larry’s life will be held at Burkhart Funeral Home on Monday, November 24, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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