Our Obituaries
Barbara Ann Ferris
May 30, 1930 - June 8, 2017
Barbara Ann Copeland Ferris 87, of Greensburg, passed away June 8, 2017. She was born in Rock Island, Ill. May 30, 1930, to Ross & Nellie Copeland. Though born in the midwest, she grew up in Seattle, Washington, where she graduated from high school in 1948. When she moved with her family to Greensburg, she met and married Robert A. Ferris on March 1st, 1951. Together they resided on Bob's...
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Geraldine M. Moore-Brown
July 16, 1932 - June 4, 2017
Geraldine Moore Brown, 84, of Greensburg passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at the Arbor Grove Village. She was born on July 16, 1932 in Franklin County, Indiana the daughter of Louis F. and Mary L. Granger Artmeier. Geraldine previously worked at the Decatur County Daycare Center, the Decatur County Auditor Office and the Decatur County Assessor Office. She was a member of the 1st Christian...
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Jason Michael Ricke
July 23, 1972 - May 31, 2017
Jason Michael Ricke, 44, of Greensburg passed away with his family by his side on May 31, 2017. He was born on July 23, 1972 in Greensburg, the son of Larry and Linda Sue Ricke. Jason was a 1992 graduate of North Decatur High School. He had worked as a janitor at North Decatur School and McDonalds and also as a dietary aid at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital. Jason was a member of the...
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Nita E. Thompson
May 14, 1933 - May 20, 2017
Nita E. Thompson, 84 passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Nita was born on May 14, 1933 in Decatur County the daughter of Oscar and Faith (Linkel) Wullenweber. She was a graduate of Burney High School. She married Willice Thompson on April 17, 1955 and he survives. Other survivors include two sons - Roger (Teresa) Thompson of Greensburg and Daryl...
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Cathy J. Walker
July 14, 1955 - May 17, 2017
Cathy J. (Lee) Walker, 61 of Greensburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 in Orlando, FL. Cathy was born on July 14, 1955 in Greensburg, the daughter of Charles and Barbara (Dillow) Lee. She married James Walker on January 23, 1989 in Florida and he survives. Other survivors include her two sons - Eric Shafer of Greensburg and Philip Shafer of Kissimmee, FL; Her parents; her siblings - Eddy...
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James A. Laframboise
July 15, 1958 - May 17, 2017
James A. Laframboise, 58 of Greensburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at the Heritage House Nursing Home. James was born on July 15, 1958 in Ypsilanti, MI, the son of James and Shirley (Weigel) Laframboise. James served in the US Navy and later worked most of his life as an over the road truck driver. He is survived by his son James H. Laframboise of Pendleton, IN; his former wife Nicola...
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William R. Nesbit
September 7, 1924 - May 16, 2017
William R. Nesbit, 92, of Greensburg, passed away on May 16, 2017. He was born in Vermillion County, Illinois on September 7, 1924 the son of Simon and Lena Glass Nesbit. William was a 1942 graduate of Clarksburg High School. He was a lifelong crop and livestock farmer. He was a member of the Springhill Presbyterian Church and served as an elder for over 40 years. He was also a member of the...
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Esther M. Abbott
July 5, 1932 - May 11, 2017
Esther M. Abbott, 84, of Greensburg, passed away on May 11, 2017. She was born on July 5, 1932 in a little farm house, in Milhousen, 1 of 13 children born to John and Helen Blankman Vanderpohl. Esther married William Abbott on June 27, 1953 and he preceded her in death on January 8, 2002. Together they raised three children: John, Nancy, and Sharon. Esther had a cleaning service with her...
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Lynnetta Kay Miller
October 26, 1966 - May 9, 2017
Lynnetta Miller, 50 of Greensburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. She is survived by her two daughters Gretchen & Olivia Miller and one brother Harry Miller of Texas. There will be no public services. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.gilliland-howe.com.
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Sarah Jane Deiwert
November 29, 1929 - May 8, 2017
Sarah Jane Deiwert, 87, died on May 8, 2017. Sarah was born on November 29, 1929 in Kokomo, the daughter of George Henry and Clara (nee Bassett) Alford. She spent her childhood years on Rest Haven Farm in Rush County and graduated from New Salem High School in 1947. She married her high school sweetheart Fred Deiwert on September 23, 1951, and they raised their sons on the family farm north of...
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Jacqlyn R. Hermesch
September 3, 1960 - May 8, 2017
Jacqlyn R. Hermesch, 56, of Greensburg, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2017 at her residence. Jacqlyn was born on September 3, 1960 in Greensburg the daughter of Clarence "Jack" and Billie Jean (Minary) Bayless. She worked as a CNA at the Decatur County Hospital, a home healthcare provider and also taught an aerobics class at the YMCA for a short time.Survivors include her daughter Joni Hermesch...
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Robert R. Gilaspy
February 15, 1935 - May 5, 2017
Robert R. Gilaspy, 82 of Greensburg, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017 at the St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Bob was born on February 15, 1935 in Indianapolis, the son of Horace Gilaspy and Ginny (Shepard) Kellermier. He was a 1953 graduate of Tech High School in Indianapolis. Bob joined the US Army and served from 1956 - 1963. On June 10, 1971 he married Bonnie Ruth Dyer and she survives...
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Mable L. Williams
July 24, 1931 - May 1, 2017
Mable L. Williams, 85 of Greensburg, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017 at the Heritage House Nursing Home. Mable was born in Greensburg on July 24, 1931, the daughter of Earl and Ester (Hankins) Bruner. She married Francis Williams in Greensburg on March 1, 1951 and he survives. Other survivors include three daughters Brenda McKibben of Greensburg, Deborah Wolfe of Oregon and Anna (Thomas)...
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Ronnie Dwayne Litteral
August 2, 1959 - April 26, 2017
Ronnie Dwayne Litteral, 57, of Greensburg, formerly of West Liberty, Kentucky, passed away on April 26, 2017. He was born on August 2, 1959 in Xenia, Ohio the son of Lonnie and Dorthalene Perry Litteral. Ronnie was a union carpenter, general handyman and enjoyed his brief time working at the Corner Store. Survivors include: Children- Jacklyn Litteral, Travis Litteral, and Nicholas Litteral;...
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Mark A. Turnbloom
September 2, 1967 - April 23, 2017
Mark A. Turnbloom, 49, of Greensburg, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at his residence. Mark was born on September 2, 1967 in Franklin, IN, the son of Donna (Kaiser) Lane and James Turnbloom. Mark worked as a very hard and skillful roofer in southern Indiana for many years. He was a wonderful, loving, caring son, father and grandpimpaw. Survivors include his daughters Shara Turnbloom and...
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Timothy Lee Collins
April 26, 1966 - April 22, 2017
Timothy Lee Collins, 50, of Greensburg, passed away on April 22, 2017. He was born on April 26, 1966 in Greensburg, Indiana, the son of Susie Hazelgrove. On October 13, 2012, Tim married Lesa Dwenger, she survives. He owned and operated TLC & Company since 2004. Tim was many things to many people. Most importantly he was a Husband, Dad, Pappy, Son, Brother, Uncle, and Friend. He could...
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David L. Begley
February 29, 1936 - April 15, 2017
David L. Begley, 81, of Greensburg passed away on April 15, 2017. He was born of February 29, 1936 in Jackson County, Kentucky, the son of Dennis and Florence Farmer Begley. David was a 1955 graduate of Brookville High School. He married Claudette Burch in 1956 and she survives. David was dedicated to his community and he was a member of the following organizations: Past President of the...
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Joyce L. Springmier
June 10, 1933 - April 15, 2017
Joyce L. Springmier, 83, of Greensburg, passed away on April 15, 2017. She was born on June 10, 1933 in Decatur County, the daughter of Ira Lynn and Velma Madeline (McClung) Thurston. Joyce was a 1951 graduate of Greensburg High School and a 1954 graduate of St. Vincent School of Nursing. On March 23, 1959 she married Paul Fredrick Springmier. Joyce proudly served her country for 32 years in...
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Bonnie Lou Brownell
July 17, 1925 - April 13, 2017
Bonnie L. Brownell, 91 died April 13, 2017 at Aspen Place Health Campus in Greensburg, Indiana. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Ralph Brownell and Roxanne (Hatton) Leary, sisters Jo Ann Meyer and Mary Bolinger, and one brother Robert Brownell.Bonnie was a graduate of Lowell High School (IN) and Ball State University with a Masters in...
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Robert William Barnes
February 3, 1948 - April 6, 2017
Robert "Bill" William Barnes, 69, passed away on Thursday, April 06, 2017, at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital. Bill was born on February 3, 1948 in Shelbyville, the son of Robert Barnes and Alene (Whited) Colestock. Bill married H. Kay Owens on April 29, 1972 in Greensburg and she survives.Other survivors include his daughter Christa (Darren) Barker of Greensburg, his sister Susie Fleming of...
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John R. Ruble
October 15, 1952 - April 5, 2017
John "Who" R. Ruble Jr., 64, of Greensburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at his residence. John was born on October 15, 1952 at the St. Albans Naval Hospital in Long Island, NY the son of John Sr. and Betty (Colson) Ruble. He graduated from Greensburg High School in 1970. John was in the U. S. Marines for 11 ½ years, serving during Vietnam. He worked for many years as a truck...
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Dona Montana Black
January 5, 1922 - April 3, 2017
Dona Montana Black, 95, of Greensburg, IN, passed away on Monday, April 03, 2017 at her residence. Dona was born on January 5, 1922, the daughter of Martin and Rosa Belle (Phillips) Underhill. She married William Black in southern Indiana and he preceded her in death on November 24, 2000. Survivors include two sons - Richard Black and David (Cheryl) Black, all of Indianapolis; five daughters -...
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Carolyn Yonts Montgomery
June 10, 1947 - March 30, 2017
Carolyn Yonts Montgomery, 69, of Greensburg passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017. She was born on June 10, 1947 in Bloomington, Indiana the daughter of Warren and Virginia (Crites) Henry. She was a 1965 graduate of Center Grove High School. She worked as the assistant manager at Standard Truck stop and had also worked at Lee's Inn. She was married to Terry Yonts, Sr. and he preceded her in...
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Terrence A. Morgan
December 31, 1938 - March 24, 2017
Terrence "Ted" Morgan, 78 of Greensburg, formerly of South Lyon, Michigan, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017, at the Morning Breeze Assisted Living. Terrence was born on December 31, 1938 in Pontiac, Michigan, the son of Clarence Morgan and Edith Hafer. He married Lou Ann Comer on September 21, 1959 in Northville, Michigan and she preceded him in death on November 18, 2014. Survivors include...
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Alice L. Hess
August 21, 1924 - March 20, 2017
Alice L. Hess, 92 of Greensburg, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017 at the Heritage House Nursing Home. Alice was born in Adams on August 21, 1924, the daughter of Albert and Ethel (Hoffman) Oliphant. She married Charles Hess on March 31, 1945 in Greensburg and he preceded her in death on December 24, 1963.Survivors include her two daughters - Maxine Wilhoit of Franklin, IN and Chloe (Richard)...
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Howard K. Watson
July 29, 1936 - March 13, 2017
Howard K. Watson, 80 of Greensburg, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017 at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital. Howard was born in Oneida, TN, on July 29, 1936, the son of Tollie and Nancy (Thomas) Watson. He graduated from Oneida High School and went to work for Asplundh Tree Service. While working, the tree service passed through Greensburg, where he met Reita Mozingo. While the rest of...
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Clyde C. Morrow
July 26, 1937 - March 6, 2017
Clyde Clark Morrow, 79, of Greensburg passed away on March 6, 2017. He was born on July 26, 1937, in Wayne County, Kentucky, the son of Joseph and Amanda Meadows Morrow. On July 1, 1957 in Sandusky he married Norma Jean Filler and she preceded him in death on November 4, 2003. Clyde was a mechanist at Rockwell Automation for over 35 years before he retired in 2000.Survivors include: Children-...
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Donald L. Mathews
October 29, 1933 - March 2, 2017
Donald L. Mathews, 83 of Greensburg, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017, at his residence. Donald was born on October 29, 1933 in Fayette County, the son of Farrell and Mary (Burch) Mathews. Don was a 1953 graduate of the Clarksburg High School. On January 23, 1954, he married Gwyndlene "Gwen" Artmeier in Clarksburg and she survives.Other survivors include his three daughters - Mary Kaye ...
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Johanna L. Downing
November 20, 1948 - February 23, 2017
Johanna L. Downing, 68, of Greensburg, passed away Feb. 23, 2017 at Our Hospice of Columbus. She was born Nov. 20, 1948, in Los Angeles, California to Margaret Downing Daviess and Henry Downing. She graduated from Pepperdine University, Malibu, California. She worked many years as an accountant. Her fondest memories were of Hawaii where she lived for twenty years. She was preceded in death by...
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Martha L. Wilhoit
June 18, 1945 - February 16, 2017
Martha L. Wilhoit, 71 of Greensburg, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at the St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. Martha was born in Rushville on June 18, 1945, the daughter of Louis and Mary (Granger) Artmeier. She was a 1963 graduate of Clarksburg High School. On June 26, 1964, Martha married Hubert Wilhoit at the First Baptist Church in Greensburg and he preceded her in death on...
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Kristy Dawn Isaacs
October 28, 1977 - February 9, 2017
Kristy D. Isaacs, 39 of Greensburg, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2017. She was born in Mississippi on October 28, 1977, the daughter of Linda Isaacs. She was a 1996 graduate of Brookville High School. She is survived by her five children - Dakota Burgess, Jade Burgess, Ashley Cornelius, Tyler Gibbs and Michael Manlove. A memorial service will be held at 1PM on Wednesday, February 15, 2017...
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Steven Charles Westhafer
November 14, 1964 - February 4, 2017
Steven Charles Westhafer ("Westy"), 52 passed away on February 4, 2017, at home surrounded in love by his family. Steve was born November 14, 1964, the son of Jerry and Eva Westhafer. He was a lifelong resident of Greensburg, graduating high school in 1983. He went to school at Vincennes University before coming back to Greensburg to work in the family business, Indiana Wire Products, Inc.,...
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D. Joyce Hart
March 13, 1926 - January 29, 2017
D. Joyce Schwier Hart, 90, of Greensburg passed away on January 29, 2017. She was born on March 13, 1926 in Batesville, Indiana, the daughter of Holden Ray and Pearl Bohnert Schwier. Joyce was a 1944 graduate of New Point High School. Her first job was at the Shirt Factory where she made shirts for WWII; she retired from BCA-Federal Mogul after 30 years of service. Joyce married Gale...
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Veneita Sue Barton
November 10, 1938 - January 28, 2017
Veneita Sue (Hilderbrand) Barton, 78, Greensburg, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Born November 10, 1938 in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Harold and Bessie (Todd) Hilderbrand. Veneita graduated in 1957 from Columbus North High School. On June 30, 1957, she married her sweetheart, William E....
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Charles Edwin Gilliland
January 4, 1942 - January 24, 2017
Charles Edwin Gilliland was born January 4, 1942 to Dallas R. and Beaulah Mae (Howe) Gilliland. Charles grew up in Greensburg on North Stewart Street and raised his three children there, as well. He passed away January 24, 2017 at the age of 75.Charles attended Culver Summer Naval School and graduated from Greensburg High School in 1960. Throughout high school, Charles was busy playing golf and...
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Hank Joseph Herpel
April 25, 1934 - January 17, 2017
Hank Herpel, 82 of Greensburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at the Aspen Place Health Campus. Hank was born on April 25, 1934 in Louisville, Kentucky, to Henry and Virginia (Shircliff) Herpel. After graduating from Cathedral High School in Indianapolis, he attended St. Meinrad Seminary and was ordained a Roman Catholic Priest in 1961. He served the Archdiocese of Indianapolis for 11...
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George Rocky Blare
March 8, 1919 - January 15, 2017
George "Poptart" "Rocky" Blare, 97, of Greensburg passed away on January 15, 2017. He was born on March 8, 1919 in Gays, Illinois, the son of George Alfred and Fern (Oakes) Blare. Rocky graduated from Matton High School and then attended Butler University, on a Football Scholarship, before joining the United States Army Air Corp. He married, the love of his life, Barbara Ruth Kelly on December...
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Dorothy J. Foster
November 30, 1919 - January 15, 2017
Dorothy J. Foster, 97 of Greensburg, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017, at her residence. Dorothy was born in Greensburg on November 30, 1919, the daughter of Charles and Bessie (Robbins) Hood. Dorothy graduated from Greensburg High School in 1937. She married Gerald A. Foster on October 5, 1938 in Greensburg and he preceded her in death on May 11, 1994. Survivors include her daughters -...
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Raymond Edward Fortman
October 22, 1948 - January 9, 2017
Raymond Edward Fortman, 68, of Greensburg passed away on Monday, January 9th. He was born on October 22, 1948, in Fort Wayne, the son of Harold and Freida Fortman. Raymond was a United States Army Veteran. He graduated in 1976 with an honorary Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from Purdue University. On May 17, 1975 he married Susan Boerner. Ray and Sue made Greensburg their home in 1978 when Ray...
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Millage Thomas Land
January 16, 1927 - January 7, 2017
Millage T. Land Sr., 89, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at the Heritage House Nursing Home. He was born on January 16, 1927 in Enfield, Illinois, the son of Samuel and Ethel (Akers) Land. He lived most of his life in Delphi, Indiana on the Tippecanoe River. Millage worked for N. G. Gilbert Tree Service for 40 years. He is survived by three sons - Richard (Barb) Land of Lafayette,...
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Melita Jane Hancock
March 18, 1947 - January 5, 2017
Melita Jane Hancock, 69 of Greensburg passed away on January 5, 2017. She was born on March 18, 1947 in Greensburg, the daughter of W. Harold and Thelma Jane (Edward) Hancock. Melita was a 1965 graduate of Greensburg High School and a 1971 graduate of Purdue University. Melita was an actress and singer and performed in various T.V. shows and movies. She performed at Supper Clubs including the...
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Mary Lou Martin
August 13, 1928 - December 27, 2016
Mary Lou Martin, 88, of Greensburg passed away on December 27, 2016. She was born on August 13, 1928 in Greensburg, the daughter of Andrew and Helen (Hooten) Morris and the stepdaughter of Malcolm M. Tetrick. Mary Lou was a 1946 graduate of Clarksburg High School. She went on to graduate from Hanover College in 1950 with a bachelor's degree in physical education and later received her master's...
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Dorothy L. Wolford
February 10, 1928 - December 27, 2016
Dorothy L. Wolford, 88 of Greensburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital. Dorothy was born on February 10, 1928 in Decatur County, the daughter of Claud E. and Wilma (Griffin) Lawrence. She was a 1946 graduate of the New Point High School. On March 24 1950 she married Maurice Wolford at the New Point Christian Church and he survives. Other...
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Patricia May Martin
January 18, 1936 - December 22, 2016
Patricia May Martin, 80 of Sandusky, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at the I. U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Patricia was born on January 18, 1936 in Boone County, the daughter of Denver and Pauline (Sutphin) Howson. Patricia graduated from Lebanon High School in 1954. In 1973 she graduated from Ball State University, obtaining her Master's Degree. She married Pleas Martin on...
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Sharon Sue Gosnell
August 12, 1939 - December 19, 2016
Sharon (Gilliland) Gosnell, 77, of Lake Santee, passed away on December 19, 2016. She was born on August 12, 1939, in Shelby County, Indiana, the daughter of James and Helen Gilliland. On January 26, 1958 she married Paul Gosnell and together they had two children. Sharon was a 1957 graduate of Howe High School, in Indianapolis. She was a past member of the Eastern Star and the Jobs Daughters...
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Mary Lou Karmon
August 23, 1935 - December 19, 2016
Mary Lou Karmon, 81 of Greensburg, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2016 at her residence. Mary Lou was born on August 23, 1935 in Grant County, Indiana, the daughter of Jack and Vera (Poindexter) Mann. Mary Lou was a 1953 graduate of the Sandcreek Township High School, now known as South Decatur. Mary Lou married Bob Karmon in 1984 in Groton, Connecticut and he preceded her in death on July...
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David J. Luber
June 5, 1950 - December 18, 2016
David J. Luber, 66 of Greensburg, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital. Dave was born in Columbus, Indiana on June 5, 1950, the son of Powell and Lena (Roberts) Luber. He was in the first graduating class at North Decatur High School in 1968. Dave worked as a supervisor at the Decatur County Highway Department for many years. Survivors include his son...
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Finnley James Speer
December 7, 2016 - December 7, 2016
Finnley James Speer, 1 lb and 1.5 oz and 12.5 inches long was born still on December 7, 2016. Finnley was the son of Jeffery and Chelsea McDaniel Speer and little brother to Cooper Speer. Grandparents- Shonda Abshear, Michael and Wanda McDaniel, Brad and Angie Speer; Great Grandparents-Jeffrey and Rodella Speer, J.E. and Doshia Phelps, Foster and Lucy Abshear, Jackie Abshear, Dorothy McDaniel,...
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Charles W. Tungate
November 11, 1955 - December 5, 2016
Charles W. Tungate, 61 of Greensburg, passed away at the IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis after a vehicle accident in Shelby County. Charles was born in Shelbyville, the son of Albert and Nannie (Wilkerson) Tungate. After High School, he joined the Marines and served four years. Charles worked as a tree trimmer and enjoyed animals and riding motorcycles.Survivors include his son Charles ...
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Alice Fay Humphreys
April 24, 1934 - December 4, 2016
Alice Fay Humphreys, 82 of Greensburg, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at the Aspen Place Health Campus. Alice was born on April 24, 1934 in Michigan, the daughter of Alex Dougherty and Alta Dougherty-Muttart. Surviving relatives include five daughters - Betty (Wesley) Vanderbilt, Mary Wolf, Gail (Carl) Kuzyk, Dawn Roaldsen, Fawn Weaver; two sons - Larry (Joyce) Raeth and Frank Reath;...
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Danny Joe Harmon
March 12, 1952 - November 30, 2016
Danny "Joe" Harmon, 64 of Greensburg passed away on November 30, 2016. He was born on March 12, 1952 in Madison, Indiana the son of Forrest and Mame Harmon. Joe was a 1970 graduate of Vevay High School. He retired from Butternut as a Route Driver after 18 years. Joe married Jerry Stultz on July 10, 1976. He loved his grandkids, garden, and his beloved dogs.Survivors include: Wife- Jerry Harmon;...
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Jean Scheibler
May 24, 1930 - November 27, 2016
Jean Scheibler, 86, of Greensburg, passed away on November 27, 2016. She was born in Rushden, England on May 24, 1930, the daughter of Charles and Eva Mae Knight Neville. Jean was an RN for 43 years, at Decatur County Memorial Hospital, retiring in 1995. She was a member of Clarksburg Christian Church.Survivors include: Children- Rusty (Rhonda) Scheibler, Trixie (Gary) Crain, Rick (Karla)...
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William Eugene Lutz
October 19, 1953 - November 22, 2016
William "Bill" Lutz, 63, of Greensburg passed away on November 22, 2016. He was born on October 19, 1953 in Winamac, Indiana the son of Ivan and Ellen Borgman Lutz. Bill was a 1971 graduate of North Dearborn High School. He was also a United States Air Force veteran. Bill grew up on a farm and later worked for Valeo of Greensburg. He was a member of the Eagles.Surviviors include his children...
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Felicia Jane Sageser
June 13, 1991 - November 18, 2016
Felicia Jane Sageser, 25, was born on June 13, 1991 in Batesville, Indiana; she went to Heaven on Friday, November 18, 2016 at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital ER while her daughter was being born. Felicia was a beautiful, self-less, and kind soul. She had a contagious laugh that people loved to be around. Her son, Bentley was her pride and joy. Felicia told him she loved him to Heaven...
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John T. Schwering
October 4, 1963 - November 13, 2016
John T. Schwering, 53 of Greensburg, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016, after a car accident in Ripley County. John was born on October 4, 1963, in Greensburg, the son of Samuel and Phyllis (Hardebeck) Schwering. John is survived by his daughter Erica (Brandon) Lay of Huntertown, IN, his son Justin Schwering of Greensburg, his mother Phyllis Schwering of Greensburg and three brothers -...
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Rosemary Wells
November 7, 1920 - November 7, 2016
Rosemary Wells, 96, passed away on November 7, 2016. She was born on November 7, 1920 in Decatur County, the daughter of Stanley and Alva McConnell Ketchum. Rosemary was a 1938 graduate of Letts High School. She married Clevie Wells on September 21, 1943 and together they had three children. Rosemary was a mother and homemaker. She was a member of the Union Baptist Church in Greensburg...
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Norma Jean Beagle
February 15, 1927 - November 4, 2016
Norma Jean Beagle, 89 formerly of Greensburg, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016 at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. Norma was born on February 15, 1927 in Greensburg, the daughter of Jasper and Merle (Purdy) Bennett. Norma married Walker P. Beagle on February 27, 1954 at the Greensburg United Methodist Church and he preceded her in death on January 17, 1987.Norma was a member of the...
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Leland Phillip Ruble
April 1, 1943 - November 3, 2016
Leland P. Ruble, 73 of Greensburg, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. Leland was born on April 1, 1943 in Greensburg, the son of Leland A. and Norma (Arvin) Ruble. Leland worked most of his life as a truck driver and a handyman. He enjoyed watching football and basketball and playing dominos. On December 20, 2002, Leland married Barbara (Schmansky)...
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Marjorie Maxine Moore
December 10, 1925 - October 27, 2016
Marjorie Maxine Moore, 90, formerly of Lochiel, IN, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016, at the White Oak Health Campus in Monticello. Marjorie was born on December 10, 1925 in Decatur County, the daughter of Nolan and Minnie (McKelvey) Vanderbur. On February 26, 1946, she married C. Dennis Moore and he preceded her in death in 1980. Marjorie worked as a supervisor at Better Coils in...
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Russell Eugene Bishop
September 25, 1932 - October 18, 2016
Russell E. "Gene" Bishop, 84, of Greensburg went to be with God on October 18, 2016. He was born on September 25, 1932 in Sheridan, Indiana, the son of Ray and Zella Aldridge Bishop. After losing his parents in his youth, he was raised by his Uncle Howard and Aunt Evelena Aldridge of Greensburg. Russell was a 1951 graduate of Greensburg High School. Russell married the love of his life,...
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Betty Eileen Creech
October 22, 1927 - October 16, 2016
Betty E. Creech, 88 of Greensburg, went to Heaven on Sunday, October 16, 2016, surrounded by her family. Betty was born on October 22, 1927 in Batesville, daughter of Albert and Mathilda (Hueffmeyer) Wheeldon. She was a 1946 graduate of Batesville High School. On August 31, 1948, she married Fred Creech in Carrolton, KY and he was waiting for her in Heaven.Before Betty started her family she...
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Ruth Ann Shake
October 7, 1927 - October 9, 2016
Ruth Ann Shake, 89 of Greensburg, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Aspen Place Health Campus. Ruth Ann was born on October 7, 1927, in Montpelier, IN, the daughter of E. G. and Lutha (Yager) Brown. Ruth Ann graduated from Thorntown High School in 1945 and later graduated from Ball State University with her Master's Degree in Elementary Education. On June 25, 1950, she married Howard G....
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Olivia Gail Coy
September 25, 2016 - September 25, 2016
Olivia Gail Coy, Infant, was born on September 25, 2016. Olivia was the daughter of Alan and Brittany (Woods) Coy and baby sister to Owen Coy. Online condolences can be made to the family at www. Gilliland-Howe.com.
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Patsy A. Ahrens
July 16, 1934 - September 24, 2016
Patsy A. Ahrens, 82 of Greensburg, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016, at the Allisonville Meadows in Fishers. Patsy was born on July 16, 1934 in Greensburg, the daughter of Andy Benham and Helen (Powers) Barhorst. She graduated from Greensburg High School, and then married Ervin Ahrens on September 16, 1950 in Ripley County. Patsy worked as a bookkeeper at Hargitt Construction, John...
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James Darrell Brewer
February 6, 1937 - September 12, 2016
.James Darrell Brewer, 79, of Greensburg passed away on September 12, 2016. He was born on February 6, 1937 in Owsley County, Kentucky, the son of Posey and Florence (Newman) Brewer. Jim was a 1956 graduate of Cross Plains High School. He went on to many different trade schools including Boston, Cleveland, Chicago, and Harvard Business School. Jim served in the National Guard. On August 31,...
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Barry L. Pavy
July 5, 1965 - September 11, 2016
Barry L. Pavy, 51 of Greensburg, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at the St. Vincent Heart Hospital in Indianapolis. Barry was born on July 5, 1965 in Greensburg, the son of Ronald and Rosemarie (Rosengren) Pavy. Barry was a 1983 graduate of Greensburg High School. On October 23, 1999, he married Missy Young at the First Baptist Church in Greensburg and she survives. Other survivors...
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Diana S. Feighner
August 20, 1949 - September 10, 2016
Diana S. Feighner, 67 of Greensburg, passed away at her home on Saturday, September 10, 2016. Diana was born in Lafayette, IN on August 20, 1949, the daughter of Millage and Violet (Groves) Land. On December 16, 1978, she married Michael Feighner and he survives. Other survivors include her daughter Jennifer Wolter of Greensburg; her son Joseph Feighner of Greensburg; six brothers - Richard (Barb...
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Marjorie L. Miller
October 31, 1926 - September 8, 2016
Marjorie L. Miller, 89 of Carthage, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016, at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. Marjorie was born on October 31, 1926, in Carthage, the daughter of Howard and Stella (Irvine) Souder. She graduated from Carthage High School in 1944. On September 11, 1948 she married Richard L. Miller at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Rushville; he preceded her in death...
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Arthur L. Fischmer
August 7, 1922 - September 5, 2016
Arthur L. Fischmer, 94, of Greensburg passed away on September 5, 2016. He was born on August 7, 1922 in Decatur County, the son of Clarence and Alma (Krone) Fischmer. Arthur was a 1941 graduate of New Point High School. He served in the United States Army- Air Corps during WWII; he was the Crew Chief Mechanic. Arthur served in Rhineland Central Europe, Ardennes Air Offensive Europe, and...
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Betty Jean Smallwood
April 27, 1944 - September 3, 2016
Betty Jean Smallwood, 72, of Greensburg passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2016, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on April 27, 1944 in Manchester, Kentucky the daughter of Warren and Alice (Hubbard) Smith. She married Raleigh Smallwood and together they had four children; Janet, Don, Debbie, and Angie. Betty was a home health caregiver for over 30 years. She was proud...
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Harold Wayne Hamilton
February 13, 1927 - August 30, 2016
Harold Wayne Hamilton, 89, of Greensburg passed away due to several health problems, at Heritage House, on August 30, 2016. He was born on February 13, 1927 in Decatur County the son of Herbert and Thelma (Rosenberry) Hamilton. Harold was a graduate of Clarksburg High School. He was a Corporal in the United State Army serving in the Korean War; Army Sixth Division guarding the 38th Parallel...
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William Arthur Smith
January 28, 1925 - August 27, 2016
William Arthur Smith, 91 of Clarksburg, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2016, at the Heritage House Nursing Home. Bill was born on January 28, 1925 in California, PA, the son of Wesley and Edith (Marsland) Smith. Bill grew up in Pennsylvania and joined the U.S. Army during WWII. On March 1, 1979 he married Anne Cooper in Las Vegas, NV and she survives.Other survivors include one daughter Judy...
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Sidney Allen Johnson
January 1, 1932 - August 22, 2016
Sidney Allen Johnson, 84, of Greensburg passed away on August 22, 2016. He was born in Lockport, Illinois, on January 1, 1932 the son of Sidney and Aili (Winters) Johnson. Sidney was a 1949 graduate of Cherry High School in Iron, Minnesota. He went on to become a Staking Engineer and worked for Northern Electric Co-op in Virginia, Minnesota and then Decatur County REMC; retiring in 1994, after...
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Harry N. Prater
May 3, 1930 - August 14, 2016
Harry N. Prater, age 86, of Greensburg, Indiana, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 14, 2016. He was born on May 3, 1930, in Lewis Co., Kentucky, to John H. and Maude (McElfresh) Prater.Harry worked for 15 years for Wald Mfg. Co. in Maysville, KY before moving to Greensburg where he worked 28 years as supervisor with Delta Faucet Company in both Greensburg and Chickasha, OK. He was a...
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Stanley Leroy Lemmons
July 19, 1932 - August 3, 2016
Stanley Leroy Lemmons, 84, of Greensburg passed away on August 3, 2016. He was born on July 19, 1932, in Decatur County, the son of Forrest and Rosa (Clem) Lemmons. Stan was a 1950 graduate of St. Paul High School. He proudly served the United States Navy as an electronics technician from 1954-1956 and enjoyed attending reunions of his ship, the USS William R. Rush, held in different cities...
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Jack R. Wood
August 14, 1925 - August 1, 2016
Jack R. Wood, 90, of Greensburg, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2016, at the Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Greensburg. Jack was born on August 14, 1925, in Kokomo, IN, the son of Cyril and Norma (Weaver) Wood. He attended Racine High School where he was an accomplished athlete. He joined the U.S. Navy his senior year of High School and was honorably discharged in 1946. He married Patricia Ann...
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Steven Allen Vanderpohl
October 7, 1961 - July 30, 2016
Steven A. Vanderpohl, 54 of Greensburg, passed away on July 30, 2016 at his residence. Steven was born on October 7, 1961 in Greensburg, the son of Clifford and Stella (Burkhart) Vanderpohl. He was a 1980 graduate of Greensburg High School. On August 30, 2008, he married Audrey Polly-Knight at the Westport Baptist Church and she survives. Other survivors include his daughter Amber Vanderpohl of...
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Nancy Ann Stevenson-Suiter
January 19, 1953 - July 29, 2016
Nancy Ann Stevenson-Suiter, 63 of Greensburg, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016 at her residence. Nancy was born on January 19, 1953, in Decatur County, the daughter of Forrest and Doris Stevenson. She was a 1972 graduate of Greensburg High School. Survivors include her two children - Lesa (Tim) Collins of Westport and Shawn (Elizabeth) Austin of Greensburg; nine grandchildren - Zach Rudolf,...
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Richard Charles Fye
November 5, 1937 - July 27, 2016
Richard C. Fye, 78 of Schaumburg, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at his residence. Richard was born on November 5, 1937 in Chicago, IL, the son of Floyd and Christine (Harding) Fye. Richard had a Bachelor's Degree and worked for many years for his family printing business in the Chicago area. Richard loved show horses and owned many throughout his life. Richard was an only...
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Jamie Lynn Shafer-Strimple
June 6, 1978 - June 30, 2016
Jamie Lynn Shafer-Strimple, 38, of Greensburg passed away on June 30, 2016. She was born on June 6, 1978, the daughter of Cathy Lee and James Walker. Jamie was a 1996 graduate of Greensburg High School. She was a former member of the Free Methodist Church. On March 11, 2006 she married Anthony William "Tony" Strimple.Survivors include: Husband- Tony Strimple; Children- Jacee and Jordan;...
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Paula Ruth Kail
February 19, 1957 - June 30, 2016
Paula Ruth Kail, 59, of Greensburg passed away on June 30, 2016. She was born on February 19, 1957 in Cross Pointe, Michigan the daughter of Paul and Shirley (Barton) Kail. Paula was a 1975 graduate of Greensburg High School. She worked at Deufol in Sunman Indiana.Survivors include: Sons- Fred Boone and Scott (Nikki) Boone; Daughters- Ashley (Lance) Schofner and Amber (Christopher) Haas;...
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Paul Edward Colson
August 21, 1931 - June 29, 2016
Paul E. Colson Sr., 84 of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at Metro Hospital in Cleveland. Paul was born on August 21, 1931 in Greensburg, the son of James and Cora (Black) Colson. Paul married Bernice Beedenbender on May 29, 1954 at the St. Patrick's Church West Park in Cleveland. She preceded him in death on December 14, 2003, after 49 years of marriage. Paul is US Army...
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Jack R. Moore
June 15, 1930 - June 29, 2016
Jack R. Moore, 86, of Greensburg, passed away on June 29, 2016. He was born in Decatur County, June 15, 1930 and was the son of Charlie and Hazel Moore. He graduated from Greensburg High School in 1948. He entered the US Navy on May 28, 1948 and served aboard the USS Rendova (CVE114) During the Korean War. He married Merlene Newman in June 1950. Merlene died of breast cancer in 1993 in...
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Eloise Eloise Clapp
January 28, 1926 - June 28, 2016
Eloise Clapp went to her heavenly home peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. Eloise was born on January 28, 1926, in Anderson, Indiana, the daughter of Harry F. Cooke and Alice Kelley Cooke. She graduated from Anderson High School in 1944. On October 12, 1947, she married Raymond E. Clapp at Star Baptist Church. He preceded her in death on September 24, 2001.Eloise is...
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Edward DePrez Dodds
January 25, 1927 - June 27, 2016
Edward DePrez Dodds, 89 of Greensburg, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016, at the Arbor Grove Village in Greensburg. Ed was born in Shelbyville on January 25, 1927, the son of Amos and Florence (Kanouse) Dodds. He graduated from St. Paul High School in 1945 and joined the U.S. Army the same month, serving during the end of WWII. On June 29, 1947, he married Virginia Nelson in Greensburg at...
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Lucy B. Martin
August 7, 1930 - June 21, 2016
Lucy B. Martin, 85 of Greensburg passed away on June 21, 2016. She was born on August 7, 1930 the daughter of Les and Nellie Williams. Lucy was a 1949 graduate of Clarksburg High School. She worked for over 30 years at Federal Mogul BCA before she retired. She married Harry Martin on July 30, 1949 in Carrollton, Kentucky and he preceded her in death on April 6, 2005. Lucy attended the Faith...
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Dale Hilbert
April 7, 1943 - June 21, 2016
William "Dale" Hilbert, 73 of Greensburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at his residence. Dale was born on April 7, 1943, in Ripley County, the son of William and Beatrice (Haas) Hilbert. He was a 1962 graduate of Clarksburg High School. On April 11, 1964, he married Carol Jones in Clarksburg and she survives. Other survivors include his daughters - Melissa Hilbert of Greensburg, Pamela ...
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Norman G. Witkemper
November 28, 1924 - June 18, 2016
Norman G. Witkemper, 91 of Greensburg, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016, at the Aspen Place Health Campus. Norman was born on November 28, 1924 in Millhousen, the youngest son of George and Ida (Henniger) Witkemper. On March 2, 1946, Norman married Lillian Hadler in Millhousen and she preceded him in death on September 27, 2001, after 55 years of marriage. Norman was a WWII Army veteran,...
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Kristi Marie Brown-Wickline
December 31, 1979 - June 17, 2016
Kristi Brown-Wickline, 36 formerly of Greensburg, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2016. A Memorial Visitation will be held at the Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home on Friday, July 8, 2016, from 12PM to 1PM. Memorial contribution may be made to her father, Ralph Brown. Online condolences may be made at www.gilliland-howe.com.
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Kenneth L. Gosnell
August 25, 1937 - June 3, 2016
Kenneth L. Gosnell, 78 of Greensburg, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 3, 2016, at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital. Ken was born on August 25, 1937, in Greensburg, the son of Noah and Thelma (Vanderbur) Gosnell. Ken was a 1955 Graduate of Greensburg High School. On June 1, 1958, he married Marie Thomerson and she preceded him in death on November 12, 2012.Ken worked for many years as...
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Edgar D. Cornn
January 17, 1937 - June 3, 2016
Edgar D. Cornn, 79 of Greensburg, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016, at the IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Ed was born on January 17, 1937 in Greensburg, the son of Edgar and Mary (Hughes) Cornn. He was a 1955 graduate of Greensburg High School. On March 7, 1959, Ed married Linda Dill (of Greenfield, Missouri) at the First Christian Church in Greensburg; they were married for 57 years....
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James Henry Huffman
March 12, 1958 - May 31, 2016
James Henry Huffman, 58, of Greensburg passed away on May 31, 2016. He was born on March 12, 1958 in Beech Grove, the son of Charles and Dessie (Hunt) Huffman. James attended Triton Central High School. He was married to Ginger Kleinert. James retired as a maintenance man at Knauf in Shelbyville after 38 years. James loved concerts, riding his motorcycle, and spending time with his family...
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Helen F. Farthing
May 6, 1918 - May 30, 2016
Helen F. Farthing, 98, of Greensburg passed away on May 30, 2016. She was born on May 6, 1918 in Muncy, Kentucky, the daughter of Benjamin and Phoebie (Isaacs) Farmer. Helen was a 1937 graduate of Salyersville High School in Salyersville, Kentucky. She married Charles Fredrick Farthing on October 5, 1940 and he preceded her in death on March 6, 1998. Helen was a member of the First Baptist...
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Edwin Joseph Mauer
January 22, 1915 - May 30, 2016
Edwin Joseph Mauer, 101, of Greensburg, passed away on May 30, 2016. He was born on January 22, 1915 in St. Maurice the son of Jacob and Josephine (Berkemeier) Mauer. Edwin was raised on a farm and enjoyed milking the cows, feeding the chickens; he walked 1 mile and ½ to school to a little 2 room school house with 4 grades in each room. He said they did not have snow days he walked rain...
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Russell Allen Scheibler
April 7, 1930 - May 26, 2016
Russell Allen Scheibler Sr., 86, of Greensburg passed away on May 26, 2016. He was born on April 7, 1930 in Clarksburg, Indiana the son of Russell and Mable (Bayliss) Scheibler. He was married to Carol Scheibler and she preceded him in death in 1999.Survivors include: Daughters- Theresa "Trixie" (Gary) Crain, Tammy (Larry) Sidell; Sons- Russell (Rhonda) Scheibler, Jr., Richard (Karla) Scheibler...
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Warren Peele
January 21, 1923 - May 24, 2016
Warren "Ike" Peele, 93 of Clarksburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at the Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Greensburg. Ike was born on January 21, 1923 in Decatur County, the son of Charles and Clara (Miller) Peele. He was a Graduate of the Clarksburg High School. Ike served from 1942-1945 in the US Army, fighting in the South Pacific during WWII. He worked on the railroad after his time in...
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Edward J. Roberts
March 5, 1961 - May 21, 2016
Edward J. Roberts, 55 formerly of Greensburg, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at his residence in Osgood. Ed was born on March 5, 1961 in Lawrenceburg the son of Paul and Marcella Roberts. He graduated from Greensburg High School in 1979 and later attended Butler University Graduating with his Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts. Ed was an amazing cook and talented musician; he especially...
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Maude Austen-Reinhard
June 3, 1918 - May 17, 2016
Maude Austen-Reinhard, 97 of Greensburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital. Maude was born on June 3, 1918 in Rush County the daughter of William and Nina (Power) Austen. She grew up in Rush County and graduated from Milroy High School in 1936. Maude worked as a private secretary for the president of the Griffin Wheel Company in Chicago for 35 years...
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Robert Eric Conway
November 26, 1955 - May 16, 2016
Robert Eric Conway, 60, of Greensburg passed away on May 16, 2016. He was born on November 26, 1955 in Seymour, Indiana, the son of, Rosann Kindred Conway and Robert Conway. He was a 1974 graduate of Columbus North High School and a 1979 graduate of Purdue University with a degree in Restaurant and Hotel Management. On March 20, 1982 he married Debra Riley. Robert retired from Batesville...
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Donald Francis Dudley
June 16, 1956 - May 16, 2016
Donald F. Dudley, Jr., 59, of Greenwood passed away on May 16, 2016. He was born on June 16, 1956 in Fairchild, Washington, the son of Ruth Strother and Donald Dudley, Sr. Donald was a 1975 graduate of Greensburg High School. He was a United States Army Veteran. He worked as a material handler in Greenwood at ULTA Beauty, retired from Delta Faucet after 30 years, and worked at Indiana Grand...
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