Obituaries

Apr 10, 2020

Dorothy J. Redelman, 94, Greensburg, passed away from natural causes on April 10, 2020 at Aspen Place Health Campus in Greensburg.  Born, July 13, 1925 in Decatur County, she was the daughter of Joseph B. Schoettmer and Frances (Thewes) Kuntz.  Dorothy was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the St. Lawrence Auxiliary in Greensburg.  She was a...

Apr 10, 2020

Richard Sallee, 59, Greensburg, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020 at his residence in Greensburg. Born, September 5, 1960 in Greensburg, Indiana, he was the son of Leo A. "Ottie" and Ethel Mae (Hammil) Sallee.  Rick was a graduate of Greensburg High School.  He had worked for 25 years at NTN-BCA and then for 12 years at the...

Apr 9, 2020

Bernadine Hessler, 92, Greensburg, died on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at her residence with her daughter, Bonnie by her side. Born, June 25, 1927 in Connersville, Indiana, she was the daughter of Luther and Myrtle (Johnson) Witt. She was a graduate of Connersville High School.  She was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church. She was a loving housewife...

Apr 8, 2020

Teresa J. Horan, 89, Greensburg, passed away on April 8, 2020 at Morning Breeze Nursing Home in Greensburg.  Born, January 17, 1931 in Decatur County, she was the daughter of Gregory A. and Charlotta E. (Stier) Schroeder.  Teresa graduated from St. Paul High School.  She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, the Daughters of Isabella, St. Lawrence...

Apr 7, 2020

Leona C. Hellmich, 88, Greensburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at the Morning Breeze Health Campus in Greensburg. Born, September 6, 1931 in Jennings County, Indiana, she was the daughter of Albert J. and Luvina M. (Hill) Daeger.  Leona was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church both in Greensburg. She was married to Robert J....

Apr 2, 2020

Christopher M. McFarland, 47, Greensburg, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at his residence. Born, October 3, 1972 in Greensburg, Indiana, he was the son of Donald and Carol (Mitchell) McFarland. Chris was a 1991 graduate from Greensburg Community High School. He was married to Chris Mosley on July 12, 1997 and she survives. He is also survived...

Apr 1, 2020

James Elbert Pruett, passed away in Indianapolis on April 1, 2020 following a valiant fight against Covid-19.  Born July 4, 1957 in Indianapolis to Cecil and Margaret (Kirby) Pruett, they precede him in death. Spending much of his early youth in Orleans, IN Jim moved to Greensburg where he assisted his father with the family business installing and repairing...

Mar 31, 2020

Sandy Callahan, 65, Westport, passed away on March 31, 2020 at her residence in Westport. Born, August 14, 1954 in Marion County, she was the daughter of Jack Russell Garwood, Sr. and Helen Marie (Raines) Garwood. Sandy was a member of Hope Community Church of God, she was an avid bingo goer with her daughter Nicole, and she loved her...

Mar 30, 2020

Michael M. Mathews, 66, Osgood, passed away on March 30, 2020 at Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville.

Born, March 12, 1954 in Ripley County, he was the son of Ohmer and Margaret (Kinnett) Mathews.

Mike worked as a forklift driver for Batesville Tool and Die.  He was a former member of the Versailles Church of...

Mar 30, 2020

Carol Jean Young, 85, Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020 at the Morning Breeze Health Campus in Greensburg. Born December 11, 1934 in Decatur County, Indiana, she was the daughter Edgar James and Telitha (Krone) Meyer.  Carol graduated from New Point High School in 1952.  She retired from Meyerrose Electric.  She had been a member of...

Mar 28, 2020

Robert Page Rust, Greensburg civic leader, merchant, activist and coach, died Saturday, March 28 at his home in Morning Breeze Retirement Center and Health Care. He was 88. His is one of the first deaths in Decatur County attributed to Covid-19.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Rita (Navarra) Rust, also at Morning Breeze....

Mar 26, 2020

Mark “Porky” E. Wittkamper, 55, Westport, passed away on March 26, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis.  Born, May 27 th , 1964 in Batesville, he was the son of Dale “Pork” and Sandra (Laws) Wittkamper. Mark graduated from Greensburg High School in 1982.  He worked for Delta Faucet in Greensburg for over 20 years and was currently...

Mar 25, 2020

Roman M. Johannigman, 91, Millhousen, passed away on March 25, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.  Born, March 15, 1929 in Decatur County, he was the son of Mathias and Cecilia (Thole) Johannigman.  Roman graduated from Napoleon High School.  He joined the Army and served his country during the Korean Conflict from 1951 until 1953.  Roman worked...

Mar 12, 2020

Jerelyn L. Koester, 73, Greensburg, passed away on March 12, 2020 at Aspen Place Health Campus in Greensburg. Born, January 25, 1947 in Greensburg, she was the daughter of Millard and Pansy Cummins. Jerelyn was a stay at home mother and worked for Rust Wholesale in Greensburg before retirement. She was married to Paul Koester on February 25, 1978, and...

Mar 1, 2020

Doris J. Pope, 85, Greensburg, passed away on March 1, 2020 at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital. Born, December 12, 1934 in Cynthiana, Kentucky, she was the daughter of George and Ethel (Ashbrook) Fightmaster. Doris was a member of the New Point Christian Church. She owned and operated Doris’ Sugar Shack in Greensburg for over 32 years before retiring. Doris...

Feb 28, 2020

Luella J. Lecher, 83, Greensburg, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020 at the Heritage House Nursing Home in Greensburg. Born, May 1, 1936 in Sandusky, Indiana, she was the daughter of Bernard J. and Cecilia M. (Hessler) Harpring.  Luella had been a Nanny in Cincinnati.  She was a seamstress and she had worked at the Carol Cook Dress...

Feb 24, 2020

Fred T. Shoopman, 89, entered the pearly gates of heaven to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, February 24, 2020.  Born, September 15, 1930 in Batesville, he was the son of Jessie and Della (Martin) Shoopman.  Fred worked at Mitchell Consolidated Veneer Sawmill for 17 years until it closed, then he worked at Delta Faucet for 18...

Feb 21, 2020

Penny Marie Hipskind – wife, mom, friend, and Nana-extraordinaire – passed away on February 21, 2020, with the love of her life, her husband of 40 years and high school sweetheart, Keith, by her side. Throughout her battle with cancer, but especially in her final days, her home was filled with great food, raucous conversation, and reverent prayer.  Each...

Feb 21, 2020

Raymond M. Troyer, 85, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020 at Columbus Regional Hospital. Born, June 17, 1934 in Millersburg, Ohio, he was the son of Mose and Alta (Kuhn) Troyer. Raymond was a cabinet maker and a storekeeper. He was married to Ella (Yoder) Troyer on May 23, 1957 and she preceded him in death on February 8,...

Feb 14, 2020

Paul O. Ricke, 96, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020 at Heritage House Nursing Home in Greensburg.  Born, December 13, 1923 in Greensburg, he was the son of Leo and Luella (Buell) Ricke.  Paul served in the Navy during WWII from 1941 – 1943.  He worked on the Railroad, was the Auditor for the State of Indiana, and...