2025
Sue Carolyn Deeter Craft, went to rest on April 20, 2025, after battling cancer for several months. She was at home with family at the time of her passing. Sue was born on August 11, 1941, to Robert and Nettie Harrington Deeter in Lafayette, Indiana. She resided in Brookston at the time of her death. She was a graduate of Central Catholic High School class of 1959. Sue gave 31 years of dedicated service to the Indiana State Police as Head of Dispatch at the Lafayette Post. She was an avid birdwatcher and loved golf, bowling, swimming and Friday night card club with friends. Sue is survived by her husband of 63 years, Harold. Son: Chet (Kristi) Craft. Daughter: Teresa (Alan) Cadwallader. Sisters: Ruth VanMeeter-Pritchard and Patti Heath. 6 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild and many cherished friends. She was preceded in death by her oldest daughter, Debra “Debbie” and Debbie’s fiancé, Benjamin “Ben” Hawk on May 24, 1986.
In accordance with Sue’s wishes, no funeral service will be held. Details will be shared later for a celebration of life in the summer. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society in Sue’s memory.
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Donna Decker
April 22, 2025 1:35 am ·Sue,
Thoughts and prayers for your families. Thank you for your service and dedication. You did a great job here, now to help the Lord. You will be missed.
Thank you, Sue.
Respectfully,
Donna Decker
Indiana State Police Retired
Brenda Guyer
April 23, 2025 11:43 am ·Dear Harold and family,
I was very sorry to hear of Sue’s passing. When you have been married so many years it is difficult too suddenly be alone. And it will hit you harder later. But just remember she is in a better place. My sincere sympathy to all of you. Brenda Guyer
Ryan Miller
April 24, 2025 10:36 am ·Harold,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Both you and Sue had such a positive impact on my career during our time together at the Lafayette Post. I am saddened to hear of the loss of a great woman. My sincerest sympathy to you and your family.
Ryan Miller 6911
Chico Jensen
April 24, 2025 10:41 am ·Harold and family,
I have known you and Sue since the ’60s. Many fond memories from those days. So sorry for your loss, love and prayers to you and your family.
Bridget Hawk Scott
April 24, 2025 10:58 am ·Harold, Chet, and Teresa – my heart breaks for the loss of Sue. What a wonderful soul she was. She embraced me as a child and then as an adult. She was a great teacher to my husband when he first became a trooper. Please know you all are in the family’s thoughts.
Shana Kennedy
April 24, 2025 11:07 am ·I’m so sorry to hear this about Sue. I had a lot of good times working with her, also driving her a little crazy with my antics, while working out of the Lafayette Post. She cared for all of us and just wanted us all to get home at the end of our shifts. RIP Sue and Harold our prayers are with you and your family.
Shana Kennedy 5526
Mark Carnell
April 24, 2025 11:49 am ·I came to know Harold and Sue during my time at the Lafayette Post, and I am sorry to hear of Sue’s passing. RIP to Sue, and condolences and prayers to Harold.
Mark Carnell 5015
Bill Hurley
April 24, 2025 12:58 pm ·I came to know Sue and Harold during the years I assigned to the Lafayette Post, and want to express my deepest sympathy to you Harold and your family. May Sue rest peacefully in Gods glorious presence.
Bill Hurley 5248
Bill Hurley
April 24, 2025 12:59 pm ·I came to know Sue and Harold during the years I was assigned to the Lafayette Post, and want to express my deepest sympathy to Harold and immediate family. May Sue rest peacefully in Gods glorious presence.
Bill Hurley 5248
Jim Andrews
April 24, 2025 1:42 pm ·I am so sorry Harold to learn of Sue’s passing. Both you and Sue have been in my heart for many happy years. I am sure she is in a “wonderful place” now. I am also sure you are devastated and I am truly sorry you are going through this. I remember when Sue worked with my mother years before she joined our ISP. She was our calming lifeline. Remember when you worked for my Uncle Bob? I laugh about that now, but also learned how smart you are and so good with people. I wish I could somehow do something that would help you through this except pray for you both, and pray I will. 💔
Christine Hurley
April 24, 2025 1:43 pm ·So sorry to hear of Sue’s passing. She always had a smile on her face. Her top priority was making sure we all were able to safely complete our shifts and get home. Wonderful family. My sympathies to Harold and the family.
Christine Clifford Hurley 4404
Rick Wright
April 24, 2025 1:48 pm ·I am so sorry to hear of Sue’s passing. I remember how patient she was with this rookie Trooper back in 1979. Rest in peace Sue!
Rick Wright 3898
Denice Bachorski
April 24, 2025 4:38 pm ·Harold and family, My deepest condolence. Sue was a beautiful lady inside and out. She was a mentor and a friend and will be missed by many.
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