Plans are moving forward for an uptown beautification project focusing on the Municipal Building fountain. According to a press release from Mayor Todd Jones, in 2006 there was a city-wide initiative to raise funds to help the beauty of uptown Elwood.
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Bradyn Douglas donned his Frankton Eagles baseball jersey one last time and played the final game of his high school career on Sunday.
Dear Rusty: I just started receiving my Social Security in February of 2023. I am also working part-time at a company 24 hours a week.
I was married to my husband for 33 years; best friends with him for 41. Oftentimes we knew what the other was thinking - or going to say - before they said it.
Jorge Guzman-DeSirena, age 23 of Elwood, passed away unexpectedly and entered into Heaven following a seizure on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at home. He was born April 6, 2000 in Santo Domingo Petapa, Oaxaca, Mexico, the son of J o rg e Guzman a n d Elizabeth Desirena. Jorge was raised in the Catholic Church and was a devoted Christian who enjoyed visiting various churches with friends. He had a special appreciation of Jesus’ mother, Mary. Jorge graduated in 2019 from Elwood Jr. / Sr. High School where he was formerly a member of the wrestling team. He hoped to become a firefighter and had completed a portion of the training qualifications. Jorge formerly worked at Hardee’s Restaurant in Elwood. He especially enjoyed playing soccer, listening to music, playing video games, and working out at the Elwood Y.M.C.A. Jorge also enjoyed spending time with his family as well as a friend he looked up to as a mentor. His family is comforted knowing that he has been united with the Lord and his grandparents in Heaven. Jorge’s family includes his parents, Jorge and Elizabeth Guzman of Elwood; 2 younger sisters, Yasmin Guzman and Lindsey Aglae Guzman both at home in Elwood; maternal grandparents, Argimiro Desirena & Dominga Avendano of Mexico; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Jorge Guzman & Araceli Teran. The Funeral Mass was held at 11:00 am on Friday, June 9, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elwood with Father Matthew Jakupco officiating in Spanish. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery in Elwood. Visitation was held on Thursday, June 8, 2023 from 3 to 7 pm at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood. Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to help offset unexpected funeral expenses.
Raymond “John” Wisman, age 69 and a lifelong resident of Elwood, passed June 16, 2023. He was born May 4, 1954 in Elwood to Paul H. Wisman and Lorena Lucille (Whisler) Wisman. John was a graduate of Elwood High School and served in the U.S. Army. He married Edna L. “Edie” Easton on November 19, 1993, and she passed away in 2002. John retired from the Indiana National Guard as a Sergeant after 20 years of service. He also formerly worked at Essex Wire in Elwood. John’s family includes a stepson, Brad Phillips (companion Alexis Capps); 3 siblings, Julie (Bill) Hendley, Jean Ann (Dane) Knowlton, and Edith (James) King; grandchildren, Keagan Phillips and Corbin Wilkin. A memorial service celebrating John’s life was held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the Elwood branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with President Ken Vehikite and Bruce Whisler officiating. Burial will take place at a later date in the Springdale Cemetery in Bunker Hill where military honors will be conducted by the U.S. Army. Copher- Fesler-May Funeral Home has been entrusted with
Gary W. Moore, age 68 of Plainfield, died June 8, 2023 at his home. He was born March 28, 1955 in Terre Haute and was a graduate of Plainfield High School and attended IUPUI and Ball State University. Gary married Janie Sparks on November 21, 2021. He was an inspection clerk in quality control for Rolls- Royce in Indianapolis for over 25 years. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Copher-Fesler-May
INDIANAPOLIS - Tammy S. Matheney, 56, passed away on May 26, 2023, at her home following an extended illness.
ALEXANDRIA, IN - Pastor William Gerald Young “Jerry” went home to Jesus on June 20, 2023, at the age of seventy-five. Jerry was born to Ken and Jean Young, on February 3, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan. Jerry first met his high school sweetheart and future wife, Chris Young, in 1963 in Livonia, Michigan. They attended Bentley High School together.
SCOTTSDALE - Linda K. Berry (Nacoff), 80, of Scottsdale, AZ passed away on June 6, 2023, with the love of her family surrounding her. Linda was born January 13,1943 in Elwood, Indiana to John Nacoff, Jr., and Juanita Nacoff. She was the oldest of two children. Linda graduated from Frankton High School and attended Fort Wayne Business College.