Hershel Wilson
Nov 21, 2018
Hershel Wilson, 95, passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. Hershel was born, the son of James Madison and Dora (Fields) Wilson, on March 2, 1923 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. He married Thelma L. Weber on December 8, 1945, and she preceded him in death on December 11, 2011. Hershel owned and operated Wilson Brothers Implements in North Vernon for...
Gisela Ray
Nov 9, 2018
Gisela “Gish” Ray, 62, passed away on November 9, 2018 at Morning Breeze Nursing Home in Greensburg. Gish was born on April 12, 1956 in Nuremberg, Germany to Herbert Purucker and Franzska (Mailander) Kloepsch. Gish became a CNA in 1976. She worked for Dr. Lake, Dr. Domingo, and Dr. McCullough, and she worked as an LPN for the Decatur...
Ella Jean Simmermeyer
Nov 4, 2018
Ella Jean Simmermeyer, 87, Greensburg, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2018. Jean was born in Batesville, IN on February 8, 1931, the daughter of Edward and Helen (Witkemper) Bruns. She was married to Thomas J. Simmermeyer on May 21, 1955 and he preceded her in death on September 7, 1999. Jean was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother,...
Jerome H. Wolter
Oct 30, 2018
Jerome H. “Jerry” Wolter, 53, passed away on October 30, 2018 at his residence in Greensburg. Jerry was born on April 6, 1965 in Greensburg to Bernard “Ben” and Marlene E. (Rogers) Wolter. Jerry loved woodworking and was a painter by trade. He was very artistic, loved hunting, fishing, and being in the outdoors. He was also an avid...
Betty Jane Voris
Oct 26, 2018
Betty Jane Voris, 83, Napoleon, Indiana, passed away on Friday, October 26, 2018. Born June 18, 1935 in Greensburg, Indiana, she was the daughter of Forest and Ethel (Bredewater) Lutes. Betty graduated from Napoleon High School. She had worked as a secretary for the Napoleon Grade School and then she worked for many years at the Napoleon State Bank. ...
Frank J. Bender, Jr.
Oct 17, 2018
Frank J. Bender, Jr., 92, passed away on October 17, 2018 at Arbor Grove Village in Greensburg. Frank was born on September 8, 1926 in Hobart, Indiana to Frank Bender, Sr. and Frances (Schmitt) Bender. Frank graduated from Portage High School in 1944. He then farmed with his father before enlisting with the United States Army, serving from 1953 to...
Marjorie K. Herbert
Oct 9, 2018
Marjorie K Wenning Herbert was born on February 1, 1928 on a farm in Decatur County. She was the daughter of Charles and Mary Oliger Wenning. She married Paul F Herbert on June 10, 1967 at Carmel, IN. She is survived by two sons, Gary (Elaine) Herbert Columbus, Richard (Barb) Herbert Greensburg and one daughter Ann (Jim) Kunz Greensburg. ...
Edward A. Daihl
Oct 8, 2018
Edward A. “Ed” Daihl, 66, passed away on October 8, 2018 at his residence in Greensburg. Ed was born on December 3, 1951 in Huntington, Indiana to Robert E. Daihl and Virginia I. (Orr) Coplea. Ed graduated from Southwood High School in 1970. He then earned his bachelor’s from Marion College, his master’s from IUPUI, and his Education Specialist Degree...
David O. Smith
Oct 3, 2018
David O. Smith, 76, Greensburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg. Born, October 9, 1941 in Perry County, Kentucky, he was the son of Ray and Reva Marie (Cole) Smith. David was a former DSI employee. He is survived by two brothers, Ray Smith, Jr., Hamilton, OH, Gene Smith, Greenwood;...
Robert A Skotzke
Oct 2, 2018
Robert Arthur Skotzke Sr, 76, passed away October 2 in Venice, FL. He was born on February 28, 1942 in Detroit Michigan to Arthur and Betty Skotzke. His family moved to Greensburg in 1953. Bob was married to Ruth Wilhoit and she survives. Bob fulfilled his life long dream of working with his father when they opened Skotzke Auto...
Ruth A. Parish
Sep 29, 2018
Ruth A. Parish, 93, passed away on September 29, 2018 at Heritage House Nursing Home in Greensburg. She was born on April 24, 1925 in Atchison, Kansas to Peter and Anna (Clye) Goldt. Ruth graduated from High School in Atchison, Kansas in 1945. She worked at South Decatur High School in the cafeteria and then was a caregiver locally until...
Virgil Sweezey
Sep 28, 2018
Virgil Sweezey, 74, passed away on September 28, 2018 at Arbor Grove Village Nursing Home in Greensubrg. He was born on May 7, 1944 in New Hampton, Ohio to Charles Edward Sweezey and Henrietta (Mauer) Obermeyer. Virgil married Joyce U. Sturgill in 1983 and she preceded him in death on November 11, 1994. Graveside services will take place on Wednesday,...
Stephen J. Reen
Sep 24, 2018
Dr. Stephen J. Reen, 52, of Greensburg, IN passed away on Monday, September 24 th , 2018 after a brief battle with cancer. Stephen was born on March 5, 1966 to Bernard and Teresa Reen of Buffalo, NY. He is survived by his mother, 5 brothers and 4 sisters. He is also survived by his wife of 23 years,...
Glenn Demoss Moore
Sep 20, 2018
Glenn Demoss Moore, 91, Greensburg, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at the Aspen Place Health Campus in Greensburg. Born, April 22, 1927 in Fayette County, Ohio, he was the son of Albert Demoss and Nona Faye (Wolfe) Moore. Glenn graduated in 1945 from Washington Court House High School in Washington Court House, Ohio. On June 6, 1948...
Travis Paul Wenning
Sep 12, 2018
Travis Paul Wenning, 6, passed away on September 12, 2018 at home with his family by his side. He was born on November 1, 2011 in Greensburg to Nick and Julie (Holzer) Wenning. Travis fought as hard as he could and had the whole community “Pulling” for him but he ultimately lost his battle with cancer. He was in...
Helen L. Bruner
Sep 12, 2018
Helen Louise Bruner, 75, Osgood, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at the Manderley Health Care Center in Osgood. Born July 31, 1943 in Metamora, Indiana, she was the daughter of James and Ida McMillan. She and her siblings, Mary Louella, Roy Allen, Hazel Mae, Alvin Ray, and Brenda Lea grew up in Metamora. She was married...
Randy D. Vanarsdale
Sep 9, 2018
Randy D. VanArsdale, 62, passed away on September 9, 2018 at his residence in Greensburg. He is survived by his wife, Deborah L. Martin, Greensburg, sister, Brenda K. (Jack) Holden, North Vernon, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Louise Catherine (Grider) Shandik, and his brother, Barry L. Van Arsdale. Calling will be on...
Michael D. Heger
Sep 7, 2018
Michael Dale Heger, 62, Greensburg, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, September 7, 2018 at his home in Greensburg. Born August 19, 1956 in Decatur County, Indiana, he was the son of Dale & Betty (Hull) Heger. He was a graduate of Jac Cen Del High School 1974. He spent most of his career...
Daniel D. Doerflinger
Aug 31, 2018
Daniel D. Doerflinger, 81, Lincoln City, Oregon, and former resident of Greensburg, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018. Born, December 27, 1936 in Greensburg, Indiana, he was the son of Carl “Pete” and Jean (Veerkamp) Doerflinger. Danny helped his parents operate 3 acres of green houses and a floral shop after graduation from high school. He served in...
Lois Carol Mccormack
Aug 28, 2018
Lois Carol McCormack, 91, Greensburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Arbor Grove Village in Greensburg. Born, August 20, 1927 in Greensburg, Indiana, she was the daughter of Henry E. and Nannie L. (Gibson) Brown. Lois Carol graduated in 1945 from Greensburg High School. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. She played the piano...
