Shoemaker Funeral Home- Otterbein, Indiana

04/03/2026

Elizabeth "Betty" Sparenberg
September 8, 1938 - April 2, 2026

Elizabeth Ann Betty Woodlock Sparenberg, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at her home in West Lafayette. She was born September 8, 1938, in Earl Park, to the late Leland J. Sophie Elizabeth Bess Schwartz Woodlock. Betty lived a life full of family, faith, and creativity. She

02/18/2026

Debra S. Wilson
July 11, 1958 - February 14, 2026

Debra S. Wilson, 67, of Oxford, died Saturday, February 14, 2026. She was born, July 11, 1958, in Lafayette, to the late Billy Gene Piercy Margaret Helen Foster Jones. She married Robert H. Wilson, Jr., July 29, 2000, in Lafayette she survives. Deb was a 1976 graduate of Benton Central

02/17/2026

William "Billy Mac" McMurtrie
January 15, 1963 - February 16, 2026

William Billy Mac McMurtrie, 63, of Lafayette, passed away on February 16, 2026. He was born on January 15, 1963, in Lafayette to the late John and Joan Lyons McMurtrie. Billy Mac was a 1981 graduate of Benton Central High School. He worked as a travel agent for more than

02/12/2026

Harold "Shorty" L. Shoemaker
November 25, 1943 - February 11, 2026

Harold Shorty L. Shoemaker, 82, of Delphi, died Wednesday, February 11, 2026. He was born November 25, 1943, in Logansport, to the late Clay Pauline Day Shoemaker. He married Phyllis J. Shives Shoemaker, April 12, 1964, in Camden she preceded him in death, January 23, 2008. Shorty was a 1962

02/06/2026

Dorothy D. "Dottie" Lawson
February 20, 1927 - February 2, 2026

Dorothy D. Dottie Lawson, 98, formerly of Boswell, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at University Place, West Lafayette. She was born, February 20, 1927, in Terre Haute, to the late Arthur Dorothy Schwebel Dorsey. She married William Bill Lawson, November 14, 1948, in Terre Haute they celebr...

01/28/2026

Lindus V. (Nunnally) Chambers
June 23, 1927 - January 28, 2026

Lindus V. Nunnally Chambers, 98, of Fowler formerly of Boswell, Indiana, passed away peacefully following a short illness on January 28, 2026, at Williamsport Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born on June 23, 1927, in Templeton, Indiana, to the late Samuel and Icie Wilkinson Coffman, and grew up....

01/26/2026

Joshua S. Painter
June 15, 1977 - January 20, 2026

Joshua S. Painter, 48, of Battle Ground formerly of Boswell, died Tuesday, January 20, 2026 as the result of a motor vehicle accident. He was born June 15, 1977, in Terre Haute, to the late Steven Linda Allison Painter. He was a 1996 graduate of Benton Central High School a

11/29/2025

Information regarding Robert "Bob" Vanderwall:
Today's (November 29, 2025) gathering for Bob will go take place as scheduled, but due to inclement weather there will be an additional gathering, when the weather cooperates. The future date & times will be posted on Bob's obituary when they are available.

11/26/2025

Robert "Bob" A. Vanderwall
June 3, 1949 - November 25, 2025

Robert Bob A. Vanderwall, 76, of Otterbein, died, Tuesday, November 25, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born, June 3, 1949, in Cincinnati, OH, to the late Darwin Sylvia Fiorda Vanderwall. He married, Marlys Goodman Vanderwall, September 5, 1970, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Fowler she s...

11/22/2025

Phillip Todd Lee
March 27, 1963 - November 21, 2025

Phillip Todd Lee, 62, of Boswell, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 21, 2025. He was born, March 27, 1963, in Brook, to Clara Jane Nern Lee the late Orville Earl Lee. He was a 1982 graduate of Benton Central High School graduated from IVY Tech, with

11/10/2025

Donald K. Brown
May 12, 1931 - November 8, 2025

Donald K. Brown, 94, of Fowler, passed away, on Saturday, November 8, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born, May 12, 1931, in Oxford, to the late Russell Fern Swim Brown. He was a 1950 graduate of Oxford High School. He joined the Air Force in December 1950

11/03/2025

Piper Raeanne Purcell
March 15, 2006 - November 2, 2025

Piper Raeanne Purcell aka Easy Monkey, 19, of Fowler, was freed from her wheelchair, her Cerebral Palsy her pain as she was called home to Jesus, on November 2, 2025. She was welcomed into Heaven with open arms to play with her Brother, Zachary Purcell her Cousin, Ayla Ratliff under