Our Obituaries
Sharlee D. Woodhull
November 17, 1941 - January 29, 2018
Sharlee D. Woodhull, 76 of Greensburg passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her family. Sharlee was born on November 17, 1941 in Rushville, the daughter of Paul and Mildred (Church) Gallimore. She was 1960 graduate of Rushville High School. On May 31, 1964 she married Raye Woodhull and he preceded her in death on January 25, 2006. Sharlee worked as a beautician...
View Tribute »
Martha Davis
September 17, 1931 - January 29, 2018
Martha Davis, 86 of Greensburg, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018 at Morning Breeze. Martha was born on September 17, 1931 in Decatur County, the daughter of Otis and Bertha (Clemons) Buell. She married Robert Wayne Davis on April 27, 1957 in Greensburg and he preceded her in death on July 8, 2004. She worked as a bookkeeper in her family business Davis Bros Motors Inc. with her husband...
View Tribute »
Helen Frances Fletcher
September 3, 1931 - January 26, 2018
Helen Frances Fletcher, 86, of Greensburg passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018 at Aspen Place in Greensburg. She was born on September 3, 1931 in Greensburg, the daughter of Willard O. and Florence Z. (Rork) Buell. Helen was a 1949 graduate of Greensburg High School, where she received a full academic scholarship to attend nursing school. She left after one year to marry and raise a family....
View Tribute »
Ruth E. Creech
October 12, 1926 - January 25, 2018
Ruth E. Creech, 91 of Greensburg, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018. Ruth was born on October 12, 1926 and was adopted by James and Alice (Mabis) Scheivley. She was a 1945 graduate of Sunman High School. On April 20, 1946, Ruth married Lee Creech in Sunman and he survives. Other survivors include her children - Donald (Patsy) Creech of Waldron, Carol (Wesley) McCullough of Westport and...
View Tribute »
Jeffrey Lynn Roberts
July 9, 1969 - January 10, 2018
Jeffrey "Jeff" Lynn Roberts died peacefully surrounded by friends and family on January 10, 2018 in Greensburg, IN at the age of 48.Jeff is survived by his mother Donna (David of Minnesota) Fahlsing of Hanford, CA, his brother Jeremy (Tracy) Fahlsing of Hanford, CA, his sister Jaime (Rigo) Tafolla of Hanford, CA, his step mother Patricia Roberts of Clarksburg and his step brothers Michael Roberts...
View Tribute »
LaDonna Hamm-McQueary
August 29, 1970 - January 10, 2018
LaDonna Hamm-McQueary, 47 of Greensburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Major Hospital in Shelbyville. LaDonna was born in Springfield, IL on August 29, 1970. She married Jennifer (Martin) Hamm on October 16, 2014 and she survives. Other survivors include her children Michael McQueary of Muncie, and Emily, Melissa and Rebecca Hamm of Greensburg, her mother Donna (Michael) Layne of...
View Tribute »
Barbara Blare
December 26, 1921 - January 9, 2018
Barbara "Mama II" (Kelly) Blare, 96, of Greensburg passed away on January 9, 2018. She was born in Hope, Indiana on December 26, 1921 the Daughter of George and Zue (Wasson) Kelly. Barbara graduated from Greensburg High School and then attended Butler University where she met the love of her life- George "Rocky" Blare. They were married on December 21, 1943 at the Butler University Chapel. ...
View Tribute »
Nick White
July 3, 1957 - January 9, 2018
Nick White, 60, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital. Nick was born July 3, 1957, in Indianapolis, the son of Harold and Helen Morgan White. He was a United States Army veteran. Nick worked at Gecom for over 20 years. On June 19, 2006, he married Janet Smallwood. Nick enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He loved going to Churchill Downs in Louisville,...
View Tribute »
Carol Faye Stuehrenberg
November 29, 1958 - January 8, 2018
Carol Faye Stuehrenberg, 59, of Osgood, passed away on January 8, 2018 at the Margaret Mary Hospital. She was born on November 29, 1958 in Shelbyville, Indiana, the daughter of Marion and Verna Kennedy. Carol was a homemaker and enjoyed her garden, flowers, and spending time with all her grandchildren. Survivors include: Companion- Marvin Nickell; Mother- Verna Shanks; Daughters- Erin (Jake)...
View Tribute »
Lawrence Albert Woodhull
February 6, 1944 - January 3, 2018
Lawrence "Woody" Woodhull, 73, of Greensburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at the Seton Specialty Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on February 6, 1944 in Greensburg, Indiana, the son of Ralph and Mary (Beatty) Woodhull. Lawrence was a 1962 graduate of Sandusky High School. After High School he served in the United States Army. While serving in Germany, he met and later...
View Tribute »
Merrilyn Lo Gronau
March 26, 1937 - January 1, 2018
Merrilyn Lo Thornburg Gronau, 80, of Greensburg, passed away Monday, January 1, 2018 at the home of her daughter in Morton Grove, Illinois.She was born to Clara Loretta (Pearce) Thornburg and Merritt C Thornburg the morning of March 26, 1937 at Charles Major Hospital in Shelbyville, Indiana. Her parents are both deceased.She began first grade in Peddle, Mississippi after attending preschools in...
View Tribute »
Myron K. Borgman
June 9, 1974 - December 30, 2017
Myron K. Borgman, 43, of Batesville, passed away on December 30, 2017. He was born on June 9, 1974 in Batesville, Indiana the son of William and Mary (Covington) Borgman. Myron was a 1992 graduate of Jac-Cen-Del High School and a 1994 graduate of Lincoln Technical Institute. He was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church of Napoleon. Myron worked at Cummins in Columbus. He was an avid...
View Tribute »
Jackie D. Spear
July 21, 1940 - December 29, 2017
Jackie D. Spear, 77 of Greensburg, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017. Jackie was born on July 21, 1940 in Scottsburg, IN the son of Cecil and Catherine (Woodruff) Spear. Survivors include his daughters Sue (Fred) Miller of Greensburg and Peggy (William Morrow) Spear of Greensburg; his sons Kenny (Tami) Spear of Greensburg and Rick Spear of Florida; his former wife Carolyn (Abrams) McFall;...
View Tribute »
Helen Marie Stille
September 7, 1946 - December 26, 2017
Helen Marie Stille, 71, of Greensburg, passed away on December 26, 2017. Helen was born on September 7, 1946 in Greensburg, the daughter of Robert and Lenora (Wilkerson) Bainbridge. She was a 1964 graduate of Greensburg High School. Helen went on to nursing school. She worked for Decatur County Memorial Hospital and the Multi Medical Clinic for over 50 years until her retirement in 2011. On...
View Tribute »
Dennis C. Murphy
April 21, 1940 - December 26, 2017
Dennis C. Murphy Sr., 77 of Greensburg passed away on December 26, 2017. Dennis was born on April 21, 1940 in Andersonville, IN the son of Cecil and Mildred (Apple) Murphy. He was a 1958 graduate of Greensburg High School. He married Judy Whitaker on January 19, 1962 and she preceded him in death on June 5, 1990. He married Lucy Veltre on April 18, 1992 in Greensburg and she survives. Other...
View Tribute »
Doyle G. Anderson
July 12, 1947 - December 24, 2017
Doyle G. Anderson, 70 of Greensburg, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital. Doyle was born on July 12, 1947 in Monticello, Kentucky, the son of Imel and Hallie (Linder) Anderson. Survivors include his son Eugene Anderson of Greensburg and three sisters - Ann (Robert) Fish, Wanda Gustin and Ruth (Jim) Gossage. He was preceded in death by his parents....
View Tribute »
Mark E. Humpert
May 13, 1957 - December 24, 2017
Mark E. Humpert, 60, left this world unexpectedly on December 24, 2017 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis due to medical complications resulting from a brief illness. Mark was born to Maurice E. Humpert and Jean E. (Barnard) Humpert on May 13, 1957. A lifelong resident of Decatur County, Mark enjoyed the quiet peacefulness of the country, spending time with his grandsons, and poking tongue-in...
View Tribute »
Thomas Guy Sibbitt
September 20, 1931 - December 21, 2017
Thomas Guy Sibbitt, 86, of Greensburg passed away on December 21, 2017. He was born at home in rural Carroll County, Indiana, on September 20, 1931. He was the son of Larry "Guy" and Glyde (Eikenberry) Sibbitt. He attended Bringhurst Methodist Church as a child and graduated from Cutler High School in 1949. Tom worked on his family farm until he went to Purdue University. He was a member of...
View Tribute »
Virginia D. Arnold
November 6, 1924 - December 17, 2017
Virginia D. Arnold, 93, of Greensburg, passed away on December 17, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 6, 1924 in Martinsville, Indiana to Lewis and Lilian Dalka Dowdy. Virginia was a graduate of Gosport High School and Kokomo School of Business as a paralegal. She was a homemaker and had worked at Johnson Wholesale Foods and the Greensburg Daily News. She was a member...
View Tribute »
Larry Edgar Kitchin
February 21, 1943 - December 17, 2017
Larry E. Kitchin, 74, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017. Larry was born in Shelbyville on February 21, 1943, the son of Edgar and Virginia (Burk) Kitchin. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Larry married Sue Klene on April 13, 1996 and she survives. Other survivors include his five daughters - Shari (William) Rabideau of Greensburg, Paige Kennedy of Columbus, Kendra Trenkamp of Greensburg...
View Tribute »
Gibson Richard Clouse
December 5, 2017 - December 14, 2017
Gibson Richard Clouse, the son of Benjamin and Megan (Emsweller) Clouse, was born on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Major Hospital in Shelbyville. In his nine days, Gibson brought so much joy and love to his family. His story also touched an incredible amount of people, more than his mom and dad will ever know. After birth, there were unexpected complications and he was transferred to St. Vincent...
View Tribute »
Donna J. Imel
July 22, 1947 - December 14, 2017
Donna J. Imel, 70 of Greensburg, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017. Donna was born in Greensburg on July 22, 1947, the daughter of Vernon and Frances (Phillips) Smith. She married Charles Imel on September 18, 1965 and he preceded her in death on February 25, 2002. Survivors include her three sons - Vernon (Cheriee) Imel, Jason Imel and Aaron Imel all of Greensburg; her sister Brenda...
View Tribute »
Fredrick Josef Baltus
March 9, 1961 - December 11, 2017
Fredrick Josef Baltus, 56, of Greensburg, passed away on December 11, 2017. He was born on March 9, 1961 in Greensburg, the son of Joseph and Janet Goodpaster Baltus. Fredrick was a 1979 graduate of Greensburg Community High School. He was a truck driver for Lowes Pellets and Grain. Fredrick was a member of the 1st Baptist Church. He enjoyed working and tinkering on cars and loved fixing...
View Tribute »
Robert E. Loper
March 13, 1961 - December 11, 2017
Robert E. Loper, 56, of Connersville formerly of Greensburg, passed away on December 11, 2017. He was born on March 13, 1961 in Greensburg, the son of Robert and Linda Bruner Loper. Robert was a United States Army Veteran. He loved his guitar and the Blues.Survivors include: Mother- Linda Drew; Sons- Jordan Loper and Ryan (Brittanee) Loper; Grandchildren- Meela Loper, Bailee Loper, and Lilly...
View Tribute »
Bob Muckerheide
October 13, 1937 - December 5, 2017
Bob Muckerheide, 80 of Milroy, passed away, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital. Bob was born on October 13, 1937 in Rush County, the son of Albert and Hilda (Obermyer) Muckerheide. He was a 1955 graduate of Sandusky High School. On September 11, 1965 he married Donna Thackery at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greensburg, and she survives....
View Tribute »
Jeremy C. Effing
June 5, 1972 - December 3, 2017
Jeremy C. Effing (known by his nieces & nephews as Big J or Bob), 45 of Greensburg, passed away on December 3, 2017 at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 5, 1972 in Batesville, Indiana, the son of Ronald and Diane (Wissler) Effing. Jeremy was a 1990 graduate of Batesville High School. He went on to graduate with an engineering degree from Rose Hulman University. On...
View Tribute »
Christa Elizabeth Palmer
December 5, 1929 - November 23, 2017
Christa Elizabeth Palmer, 87, of Greensburg, passed away at Heritage House on November 23, 2017. She was born on December 5, 1929 in Plauen, Vogtland, Germany. She was the daughter of Kurt and Gertrud Herold Wuertemberger. Christa worked as a cook at the Sherman House of Batesville.She was preceded in death by her Parents; Brother- Heins Wuertemberger; and Sister- Hilda Leonhardt.Funeral...
View Tribute »
Leona Martha Oesterling
August 20, 1917 - November 19, 2017
Leona Martha Oesterling, 100, passed away on November 19, 2017. She was born on August 20, 1917 in St. Maurice, Indiana the daughter of Bernard and Anna Lamping Muckerheide. On November 25, 1948 she married Walter B. Oesterling and he preceded her in death on January 12, 1991. Survivors include: Daughter- Janet (Curt) Pribble of Fairland, Indiana; Sons- Dr. Robert (Carrie) Oesterling of...
View Tribute »
Barbara Ann Sterchi
August 11, 1942 - November 18, 2017
Barbara Ann Sterchi, 75 of Greensburg, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at the Our Hospice Facility in Columbus. Barb was born on August 11, 1942 in Lexington, KY the daughter of Dan and Louise (Payne) Brame. She graduated from Henderson County High School and then went to Murray State University, graduating in 1964 with her Bachelor's Degree in education. On April 4, 1964 she married...
View Tribute »
Gilbert David Vanderpohl
April 20, 1928 - November 12, 2017
Gilbert David Vanderpohl, 89, of Greensburg, passed away on November 12, 2017. Gilbert was born on April 20, 1928 the son of John and Helen Blankman Vanderpohl. On November 6, 1954 he married Barbara Ann Hausman and she preceded him in death on August 26, 1982. Gilbert was a carpenter. He was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean...
View Tribute »
Helen Bernice Parker
October 8, 1932 - November 12, 2017
Helen "Sissy" Bernice Parker, 85, of Greensburg, passed away November 12, 2017 at the Heritage House Nursing Home in Greensburg. Born on October 8, 1932 in Greensburg, Indiana, she was the daughter of Harold and Irene Wright. She resided in Greensburg throughout her entire life and often said how much she loved living here. In her years of employment she worked at the Jerman Junior High School...
View Tribute »
Ruth K. Oakes
February 25, 1932 - November 2, 2017
Ruth K. Oakes, 85 of Greensburg, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital. Ruth was born in Kentucky on February 25, 1932, the daughter of Virgil and Elsie (Long) Sebastian. She married Jasper Oakes on January 21, 1949 and he preceded her in death on August 23, 1998. Survivors include her children - Rick (Tonya) Oakes and Roxie (Dave) Meyer of Greensburg;...
View Tribute »
Dorothy Marilyn Collins
June 10, 1944 - November 1, 2017
Dorothy Marilyn Collins, 73, of Holton, Indiana passed away on November 1, 2017. She was born on June 10, 1944, Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of John and Dorothy Adams Collins. Dorothy had four children: Jamie, Connie, Carrie, and Pete. She worked as a Beautician. Survivors include: Daughters- Jamie Tracey and Carrie (Robert) Tackett; Son- Pete Kalkbrenner; Grandchildren- Brett, Brittany,...
View Tribute »
Hazel Lee Mozingo
April 13, 1947 - October 27, 2017
Hazel Lee Mozingo, 70, of Greensburg passed away on October 27, 2017. She was born in Madison County, Kentucky on April 13, 1947, the daughter of John and Sally Mae Hornsby. On April 13, 1965 Hazel married Kenneth Wayne Mozingo. She was a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church. Hazel worked as a Certified Nurse's Aide for 38 years at Heritage House of Greensburg.Survivors include: Son-...
View Tribute »
Helen Joanne Ray-Reynolds
October 24, 1928 - October 25, 2017
Helen Joanne Ray-Reynolds, 89 of Greensburg passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Aspen Place Health Campus. Joanne was born in Indianapolis on October 24, 1928, the daughter of Raymond and Helen (Ryan) Evans. She graduated from Arsenal Tech High School in 1946. Joanne married Robert E. Ray on January 11, 1947 and he preceded her in death on October 18, 1964. Survivors include her...
View Tribute »
Bradford Charles Westrup
February 22, 1947 - October 16, 2017
Bradford Charles Westrup, 70, passed away October 16, 2017 at Morning Breeze. He was born February 22, 1947 in Oaktown, Indiana to William and Norvelle (Stoelting) Westrup. His family moved to Greensburg in 1954, and Brad attended the Greensburg Schools through the tenth grade. Brad was a member of Troop 77 Boy Scouts of America and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. His family moved to...
View Tribute »
Harriett Francis Fisher
April 25, 1941 - October 14, 2017
Harriett Francis Fisher passed away in her home on October 14, 2017 in her husband, of 56 years, arms. She was born April 25, 1941 in Elizabeth, West Virginia. She married William Allen Fisher December 29, 1960 at Clarksburg Christian Church. They were blessed with 2 children Cynthia Francis (Harold) Windle and Anthony Allen (Dena) Fisher. She graduated from Clarksburg High School and Indiana...
View Tribute »
Dale E. Lange
August 15, 1923 - October 11, 2017
Dale E. Lange, 94, Smyrna, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, with family at his side at Decatur County Memorial Hospital. Only son of Charles F. and Emma (Tappmeyer) Lange, he was born at the same hospital August 15, 1923 and was the first child born there by Cesarean section where both mother and child lived.He graduated from New Point High School in 1942 where he was...
View Tribute »
George Donald Crosby
October 3, 1931 - October 9, 2017
George Crosby, 86, of Greensburg passed away on October 9, 2017, at Morning Breeze. He was born on October 3, 1931, in Shelby County, the son of Russell and Eva (Thornburg) Crosby. His parents farmed, and you might say it was his destiny to continue that tradition with his own family. He had two older brothers, James and Noelgene. George attended Noble Township and graduated in 1949 from...
View Tribute »
Carl Lee Hauser
June 23, 1942 - October 5, 2017
Carl Hauser was born June 23, 1942 in Oxford, OH, to Wilber and Effie (nee Huff) Hauser and entered into Heaven on Thursday, October 5, 2017. Around the age of 4, his family moved to a dairy farm outside Aurora, Indiana. Carl had fond memories of the "farm" especially playing basketball in the barn with many of the area school kids. Carl had four brothers, Wilbur (Jr.), Thomas (Tommy), Robert...
View Tribute »
Emery Chester Tillery
November 19, 1950 - September 30, 2017
Emery Chester Tillery, 66, of Greensburg, passed away on September 30, 2017. He was born on November 19, 1950, in Cleves, Ohio, the son of Chester and Nannie Mae (Tillery) Flannery. Emery worked at Walmart for over 15 years. Survivors include: Daughters- Renee (Craig Jones) Wright, Melissa (Isacc) Holloway, Wanda (Ron) Ewing, and Jequita (Arnold) Flannery Smith; Grandchildren- Jasmine Wright,...
View Tribute »
Ernie Austin Peterson
July 2, 1939 - September 29, 2017
Ernie Austin Peterson, 78, of Greensburg, passed away on September 29, 2017. He was born on July 2, 1939 in London, Kentucky, the son of Thearn and Jessie Peterson. Ernie worked at Hill-Rom Batesville Casket Company for 50 years as a supervisor in the paint department. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge.Survivors include: Son- Robert Peterson; Daughters- Barbara (David) Black, Terri Peterson,...
View Tribute »
William Everett Wilson
May 24, 1964 - September 26, 2017
William Everett Wilson, 53, of Greensburg passed away on September 26, 2017. He was born on May 24, 1964 the son of Dan and Sarajane Wilson. Bill was a 1982 graduate of North Decatur High School. He was a farmer at Wilson Farms. Bill was a Mason, member of the Smyrna Lutheran Church, director at the Napoleon Fire Department, past member of the Fair Board, and a past director of the Power of...
View Tribute »
Shirley Mae Mozingo
May 16, 1935 - September 21, 2017
Shirley M. Mozingo, 82 of Greensburg, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at her home. Shirley was born on May 16, 1935 in Decatur County, the daughter of James Claude and Cora (Black) Colson. She graduated from Greensburg High School in 1954 and married Bud Mozingo on December 11 the same year. Survivors include three daughters - Vengi (Bill) Holtkamp, Margi (Bill) Graves and Vonda (John...
View Tribute »
Judith B. Fields
December 29, 1938 - September 18, 2017
Judith (Judy) B. Fields, 78 of Greensburg, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017 at her residence. Judy was born on December 29, 1938 in Osgood, the daughter of Seibert and Edith (Fox) Laswell. She married William Fields on January 5, 1962 in Versailles and he survives. Other survivors include her daughters - Nancy Gravely of Shelby County and Kelly (Kevin) Black of Woodstock, GA; sons -...
View Tribute »
Freida Mae Weber
August 14, 1926 - September 15, 2017
Freida Mae Weber, 91, formerly of Greensburg, Indiana passed away on September 15, 2017, at Williams County Hillside Country Living in Bryan, Ohio. She was born on August 14, 1926, in Ripley County, the daughter of Wilbur and Alvina (Ehlers) Schaffer. Freida married Claude Weber on January 3, 1946 and he preceded her in death on June 5, 2006. She worked in Home Health Care and was a Lifetime...
View Tribute »
Lula Elta Bower
August 21, 1920 - September 14, 2017
Lula E. Bower, 97, of Greensburg passed away on September 14, 2017 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility. She was born on August 21, 1920 in Decatur County, the daughter of John and Myrtle (Baker) Low. Lula married William C. Bower on November 6, 1939 and he preceded her in death on May 4, 1987. Together they had two sons, Bill and Bryan Bower. Lula worked at Bohn...
View Tribute »
Shirley Mae Reed
July 12, 1949 - September 13, 2017
Shirley Mae Reed, 68, of Greensburg passed away on September 13, 2017 at Heritage House in Greensburg, Indiana. Shirley was born on July 12, 1949 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Raymond, Sr. and Veronica (Grillot) Metzger. She was a 1968 graduate of Trotwood-Madison High School, in Trotwood, Ohio. She worked as a bookkeeper over the years for AMOCO, Dust ALL Janitorial, Reed's Trailer...
View Tribute »
Arthur Scott Thorpe
June 22, 2017 - September 8, 2017
Arthur Scott Thorpe, 2 months, passed away at Riley Hospital on September 8, 2017. He was born on June 22, 2017, the son of Jesse and Sarah (Kenrich) Thorpe.Survivors include: Loving Parents, Grandparents, Great Grandfather, Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.A private family memorial service will take place in Cincinnati, Ohio. Memorial contributions can be made to the Arthur Scott Thorpe Memorial Fund...
View Tribute »
Eric Gail McClure
February 7, 1968 - September 8, 2017
Eric Gail McClure, 49, of New Point passed away on September 8, 2017. He was born on February 7, 1968 in Greensburg Indiana the son of Junior McClure and Vetha (Foley) Clark. Survivors include: Son- Jacob Gates; Siblings- Sheila Barron, Teena Saturday, Tereva Shepherd, and Paul Baker; former Wife and Companion- Becky McClure Kiser. He was preceded in death by his: Father- Junior McClure;...
View Tribute »
Paul J. Swango
October 9, 1953 - September 5, 2017
Paul J. Swango, 63, passed away on September 5, 2017. He was born on October 9, 1953, in Greensburg Indiana, the son of Roy "Bill" and Vivian Pitts Swango. Paul was a 1972 graduate of Greensburg High School. On April 24, 1982, he married Patsy Kellems at the First Christian Church. Paul worked for 35 years at REMC as a lineman and retired on October 9, 2015. He was a member of the First...
View Tribute »
Eula Mary Curtis
March 16, 1926 - August 30, 2017
Eula Mary (Robbins) Curtis, 91 of Greensburg passed away on August 30, 2017 at Morning Breeze. She was born on March 16, 1926 in Decatur County, Indiana the daughter of George and Olive (Bate) Robbins. Eula was a 1943 graduate of Burney High School. She married Noble Curtis on September 1, 1946. Together they had two children Dan and Marcia. Eula worked as a bank teller at Union Bank and...
View Tribute »
David I. Bean
June 16, 1939 - August 21, 2017
David Ivan Bean, 78, of Greensburg passed away on August 21, 2017. He was born on June 16, 1939 in Osgood, the son of Ivan and Emily (Corson) Bean. He was a 1957 graduate of Osgood High School. On April 14, 1962 he married Carolyn June Weber and she preceded him in death on September 19, 2011. David was the owner of Napa of Greensburg. He had worked at KB Foods and most recently drove cars...
View Tribute »
Kristy K. Bell
February 4, 1951 - August 19, 2017
Kristy K. Bell, 66, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday evening, August 19, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Kristy was born in Lafayette, IN on February 4, 1951, to Homer and Nina Stonebraker. She lived many years in Fountain County, IN where she met and married her husband, David and raised two children, Richard and Julie. Recently she was a resident of...
View Tribute »
James Edward Adams
July 10, 1956 - August 17, 2017
James Edward Adams, 61, of Clarksville, passed away on August 17, 2017. He was born on July 10, 1956 in Greensburg, Indiana the son of Thomas and Ruth Adams. James was a 1973 graduate of North Decatur High School. He was the maintenance engineer at the Galt House in Louisville, Kentucky. James dedicated a lot of his time to being a sponsor in AA.Survivors include: Son- Jade Adams; Daughter-...
View Tribute »
Paula L. Cupp
July 28, 1939 - August 2, 2017
Paula L. Cupp, 78 of Shelbyville, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at the St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. Paula was born July 28, 1939 in Decatur County, the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Wolford) Bottom. She graduated for Greensburg High School in 1957. Paula worked in the Dietary at DCMH and as healthcare aide at Waldron Health Care. She was a member of the Sandcreek Baptist...
View Tribute »
Tina Michelle Pogue
November 23, 1969 - July 31, 2017
Tina Michelle Pogue, of Shelbyville, passed away on July 31, 2017. She was born on November 23, 1969, in Shelbyville, the daughter of James Herman Smith and Terry Diane Bruner. Tina was a homemaker and mother of 4 children: Kristen Smith, Kaylyn Smith, Dylan Pogue, and Alexis Carmichael. She loved music and her favorite was Ozzy Osbourne.Survivors include: Mother- Terry Diane Ray; Children-...
View Tribute »
Mickey J. Hime
March 6, 1953 - July 31, 2017
Mickey J. Hime, Sr., 64 of Fairland, IN, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017 at his residence. Mickey was born in Greensburg on March 6, 1953, the son of Paul and Sara (Norris) Hime. Mickey worked for the Kroger Bakery in Indianapolis for 34 years. He was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers, IU and any type of auto racing. As a youth he attended the Burney United Methodist Church. Survivors...
View Tribute »
Mareta Gayle Evans
October 8, 1941 - July 30, 2017
Mareta "Gayle" Evans, 75, of Greensburg, passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimers, on July 30, 2017. She was born on October 8, 1941 in Greensburg, the daughter of Harold and Iva (Hunter) McLaughlin. Gayle was a 1959 graduate of Greensburg High School. She married John Evans, on October 9, 1960, at the Sandcreek Baptist Church. Gayle was a homemaker and mother to two...
View Tribute »
Carolyn Adkins
May 25, 1934 - July 15, 2017
Carolyn Adkins, 83 of Greensburg, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2017. Carolyn was born on May 25, 1934 in Rushville, Indiana, the daughter of Lowell Collyer and Vera (Mercer) Collyer-Duggan. She married Robert Lester Adkins on November 2, 1951 in Aurora, and he preceded her in death on October 8, 1994. Survivors include Daughters - Diana (Roger) Blanford of Greensburg, Brenda (Max) Smiley of...
View Tribute »
Clara Alverson
October 11, 1946 - July 13, 2017
Clara Alverson, 70 of Greensburg, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017. Clara was born on October 11, 1946 in West Point, Mississippi, the daughter of Corbett "Monk" and Frankie (Morris) Howell. She married Robert Alverson on June 26, 1983 at the Burney Methodist Church. Survivors include her children - Cindy Pinson and Danny Pinson or Greensburg, her mother Frankie, her sister Cheryl (George)...
View Tribute »
Steve Nesbit
December 17, 1954 - July 11, 2017
Steve "Frog" Nesbit, 62, of Rushville, passed away on July 11, 2017. He was born on December 17, 1954 the son of William and Mary Lou (Humphrey) Nesbit. Steve was a 1973 graduate of North Decatur High School. He was a member of the Springhill Presbyterian Church and served as a Trustee. He worked for Krieger Farms and previously at Pioneer. Steve loved to be out on the farm: he loved driving...
View Tribute »
James Richard Rathburn
June 28, 1928 - July 4, 2017
James Richard Rathburn, 89, of Greensburg, passed away on July 4, 2017. He was born on June 28, 1928 in Waldron, the son of Leonard and Mary (Childers) Lawrence. James was a 1946 graduate of Greensburg High School. He was a retired Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force after serving 26 years. He served at many posts as a radar technician for weather recon, including the D.E.W. ...
View Tribute »
Robert H. Wright
March 31, 1924 - July 3, 2017
Robert H. Wright, 93, of Arlington, Indiana passed away on July 3, 2017. He was born in a log cabin on March 31, 1924 the son of, Harvey and Hazel (Holtsclaw) Wright. Robert was a 1941 graduate of Solsberry High School. He was drafted in 1943 and served his country in the United States Army during WWII. After WWII was over, he went on to Purdue University to get his Master's Degree in...
View Tribute »
Eleanor A. Rodgers
January 2, 1938 - July 1, 2017
Eleanor A. Rodgers, 79 of Greensburg, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at the Morning Breeze Nursing Home. Eleanor was born on January 2, 1938 in Ohio County, Indiana, the daughter of Clarence and Bertha (Wingate) New. She graduated from Rising Sun High School in 1956. On July 13, 1957 she married Harold Rodgers Jr. and he preceded her in death on March 13, 2009. Eleanor worked in the...
View Tribute »
Linda G. Gibson
July 17, 1946 - June 27, 2017
Linda G. Gibson, 70 of Westport, passed away on June 27, 2017, at Morning Breeze Nursing Home. Linda was born on July 17, 1946 in Milan, IN the daughter of Herschel and Shirley (Estell) Asche. On July 11, 1970, she married Donahue Gibson in Versailles and he survives. Other survivors include her daughter Brandy (Roger) Spencer, her son Donahue (Stephanie) Gibson Jr., her brother Larry (Millie)...
View Tribute »
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...
View Tribute »
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...
View Tribute »
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...
View Tribute »
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...
View Tribute »
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...
View Tribute »
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...
View Tribute »
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...
View Tribute »
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...
View Tribute »
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.
View Tribute »
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...
View Tribute »
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...
View Tribute »
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...
View Tribute »
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)...
View Tribute »
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;...
View Tribute »
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...
View Tribute »
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...
View Tribute »
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...
View Tribute »
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...
View Tribute »
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...
View Tribute »
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...
View Tribute »
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...
View Tribute »
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 -...
View Tribute »
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...
View Tribute »
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...
View Tribute »
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)...
View Tribute »
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...
View Tribute »
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-...
View Tribute »
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 ...
View Tribute »
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...
View Tribute »
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...
View Tribute »
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...
View Tribute »
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.,...
View Tribute »
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...
View Tribute »
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....
View Tribute »
Gilliland Howe Funeral Home
110 East North Street
Greensburg,
IN
47240
map it
View Phone Number
View Website
