Blake Funeral Home

11/03/2025

Obituary and arrangements for
Julia P. Wilz

Julia P. Wilz, 68, of Loogootee, Indiana passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Poplar Care Strategies in Loogootee, IN. Julia was born on August 3,1954, in Jasper, Indiana to the late Hugh and Patricia Renneker. Julia was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. She was

11/03/2025

Obituary and arrangements for Michael J. Smith

Michael Joseph Smith, 73, of Loogootee, Indiana passed away on Saturday November 1, 2025, at his home. His is survived by his son, Shawn Debbie Smith grandchildren Noah, Addison, and Jackson Smith. He was born on July 7, 1952, in Washington, Indiana to James R. Smith Sr. and Betty Huey

11/03/2025

Obituary and arrangements for Doris Jean Baker.

Doris Jean Baker, 91, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on November 2, 2025 at Sycamore Strategies Nursing Center in Loogootee, Indiana. Born in Loogootee on October 11, 1934, she was the beloved daughter of Ernest and Dorothy Hembree. On January 31, 1952, Dor...

10/31/2025

Obituary and arrangements for Brenda Jean Hardwick

Brenda Jean Day Hardwick, 67, of Loogootee Indiana passed away on Thursday October 30, 2025, at her residence. She was born on August 8, 1958, in Washington, Indiana to James Earl and Barbara Jean Dillion Day. She liked to crochet, collect owls, and drinking Coca-Cola. Brenda was a loving mother,

10/20/2025

Obituary and arrangements for Donald Vickers

Donald Edwin Vickers, 69, died unexpectedly at his home in Loogootee, Indiana on October 18, 2025. Born on June 25, 1956, in Washington, Indiana, he was the beloved son of Donald V. and Mary Sims Vickers. Donald was an avid, self-described gearhead, having a passion for cars and motorcycles all

10/04/2025

Obituary and arrangements for Nelson Dee Inman.

Nelson Dee Inman, 74, of Loogootee, Indiana passed away peacefully on Thursday October 3, 2025, surrounded by his family at his home. He was born on January 23, 1951, in Bedford, Indiana to John F. and Edith M. Lynch Inman. After graduation from Loogootee High School in 1969, Nelson was

10/03/2025

Obituary and arrangements for Robert Allen Turner

Robert Allen Turner, 77, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Brown County Health and Living in Nashville, Indiana. Born on February 19, 1948, he was the beloved son of Reginald and Mildred Savage Turner. Robert married Regina Showalters on April 20, 1985, an...

09/15/2025

Obituary and arrangements for Marlin Holt

Marlin Earl Holt, 83, of Shoals, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at his residence. Born on April 29, 1942 in Shoals, Indiana, he was the beloved son of Theodore Earl and Cleo Mae Crane Holt. He married Rose Mary Hotz on July 29, 1961. He worked at

09/15/2025

Obituary and arrangements for Phyllis Tedrow

Phyllis Ann Tedrow, 78, of Loogootee, Indiana passed away peacefully on Sunday September 14, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 14, 1947, in Jasper, Indiana to Charles Vernon and Lela Mae Huebner O Brien. Phyllis was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. She

09/12/2025

We are excited to formally welcome Jamie Bell to our funeral home family! Jamie is our Administrative Office Assistant and Funeral Director Intern at Blake Funeral Homes. She earned her Funeral Director’s License in 2001 and, after stepping away from funeral service to raise her family and operate her home-based engraving business, she has returned to the profession with renewed dedication.

A 1985 Loogootee High School graduate and lifelong resident of Loogootee, she is the daughter of David (late) and Linda Cropp. Jamie graduated with an AS in Funeral Services from Vincennes University and also holds a BA in Psychology with a focus on Grief Counseling from the University of Evansville.

Outside of work, she enjoys time with her four adult children and seven grandchildren, as well as raising and competing with her Golden Retrievers. For Jamie, it is truly an honor to walk alongside families in her community with compassion, respect, and care.

09/01/2025

With summer coming to a close and students heading back to school, we want to take a minute to thank our amazing summer intern, Sydnee Wittmer!

Sydnee has been a caring, respectful, and compassionate presence in our funeral home. With a true heart for serving others, she’s been a wonderful addition to our team these past few months.

A 2024 graduate of Loogootee High School, Sydnee is now entering her second year at Vincennes University, where she’s pursuing an Associate of Science degree to become a licensed Funeral Director.

We’re so proud of the work she’s done and grateful for the time she spent with us this summer. Sydnee has gained valuable hands-on experience and has made a positive impact in the community.

Best of luck this school year, Sydnee — we can’t wait to see all that you accomplish!

08/29/2025

Obituary and arrangements for Sandra L. Morgan

Sandra Lee Morgan, 79, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Born in Loogootee, Indiana, on September 16, 1945, she was the beloved daughter of the late Charles and Patricia Lythgoe Stuffle. She married Carl Morgan on June 16, 1969 and together they....