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Otho F. Fink, Sr.
May 17, 2017
Otho F. Fink, Sr., 91, Connersville, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at the Heritage House Nursing Home in Connersville. Born, August 30, 1925, in Lawrenceville, Indiana, he was the son of Raymond G. and Emma F. (Risch) Fink. Otho graduated in 1943 from Cambridge City High School and then served in the Army in WW II from April...
Edward Donald Burns
May 9, 2017
Edward Donald Burns, 83, of Greensburg, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 with his family by his side. Ed, Don, or Dandy Don as he was called, was born on February 6, 1934 in Orlando, Florida, to the late Catherine Burns-Bockover and John Bockover. He attended New Point High School. Don worked for Robert and Dorothy...
Edna Marie Harp
May 7, 2017
Edna Marie Harp, 86, of Osgood, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2017 in Greensburg. Edna was born in Millhousen on January 29, 1931 to Joseph J. and Marie M. (Bruns) Wilmer. Edna was a homemaker. She loved gardening, cooking, and sewing. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Osgood. Edna was married to Roy...
Desiree Sue Mccartney
May 6, 2017
Desiree Sue McCartney, 2, Osgood, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born May 17, 2014 in Columbus, Indiana, she was the daughter of Gary E. McCartney II and Christina L. (Barker) McCartney. Desiree was a happy, loving child. She enjoyed dancing and singing at church and especially loved the movie "Frozen"...
Barbara Joann Froedge
May 2, 2017
Barbara Joann Froedge, 58, Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg. Born December 18, 1958 in Shelbyville, Indiana, she was the daughter of Morris and Maxine (Aultman) Froedge. Barbara had formerly worked at the Heritage House Nursing Home. She loved to play Bingo. She is survived by one brother, Kevin...
Marita D. (Moeller) Cherry
Apr 30, 2017
Marita D. (Moeller) Cherry, 92, of Greensburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 30, 2017, with her family by her side. Marita was born in Greensburg on August 1, 1924, to the late John L. and Dora M. (Hellmich) Moeller. Marita graduated from Greensburg High School in 1942. After graduation, Marita worked in the office of Johnston’s Wholesale where she...
Marcia Batterton
Apr 29, 2017
Marcia Standley Batterton, 94, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at the Aspen Place Health Campus. She was born to George O. Standley and Charlotte (Lee) Westhafer Standley on April 12, 1923 in Perry County, Indiana. She graduated from Greensburg High School in 1941 and from Miami University of Oxford in 1945. She belonged to Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. ...
Elsie M. Lecher
Apr 13, 2017
Elsie M. Lecher, 87, of Greensburg passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home. Elsie was born in Campbell County, Kentucky to Clyde and Alma Carolyn (Messmer) Clark. Elsie graduated from New Point High School. She worked as a secretary for Doctor Wood, she was the bookkeeper of St. Mary’s for 17 years, and she worked...
Maurice F. Nieman
Apr 12, 2017
Maurice F. Nieman, 87, of Greensburg passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. Maurice was born in Decatur County on June 29, 1929 to John Henry and Agnes (Meyer) Nieman. Maurice graduated from Greensburg High School. He served in the Army during the Korean Era. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Knights...
Cheryl M Kixmiller
Apr 8, 2017
Cheryl M. Kixmiller, 53, of Greensburg passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017. She was born in Indianapolis on January 31, 1964. Cheryl is survived by her daughter and son-in-law; Bonnie Kixmiller and Jacob Camp, her son; Shane Kixmiller, 4 beautiful granddaughters; Bianca, 6, Bella, 4, Desi, 2, and Willow, 16 months, her father; William Nave, and a sister; Angela...
Pamela Jean Burnett
Apr 5, 2017
Pamela Jean Burnett, 60, of Greensburg passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Morning Breeze Nursing Home. Pamela was born in Globe, Arizona on July 24, 1956 to Vernon Gerald and DeLyla Jean (Power) Burnett. She earned two associate degrees from Ivy Tech in Columbus. She enjoyed reading, playing video games, music, and truly didn’t know a stranger. Pamela...
Donald I. Reese
Apr 2, 2017
Donald I. Reese, 66, Greensburg, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg. Born, June 26, 1950 in Batesville, Indiana, he was the son of Herlon Reese and Sarah (Hensley) Evans. Donald graduated from Brookville High School in 1968. He had worked at the Brookville Highway Department. He is survived by his loving...
William J. Simmonds
Apr 1, 2017
William J. Simmonds, 72, Greensburg, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at his residence. Born, July 31, 1944 in Greensburg, Indiana, he was the son of Howard R. and Lydia (Troutman) Simmonds. He served in the Army in Viet Nam. He then worked for 33 years at Delta Faucet. He attended the New Beginnings Assembly of God in Greensburg....
Alfreda J. Peters
Mar 31, 2017
Alfreda J. Peters, 94, Greensburg, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2017 at the Morning Breeze in Greensburg. Born, October 31, 1922 in Hamburg, Indiana, she was the daughter of John M. and Rose (Lamping) Bedel. Alfreda worked several years as a housekeeper in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church. She was married to...
Marvin B. Herbert
Mar 31, 2017
Marvin B. Herbert, 75, Greensburg, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2017 at the St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. Born, July 19, 1941 in Greensburg, Indiana, he was the son of Bernard J. and Bertha B. (Young) Herbert. Marvin graduated from Greensburg High School in 1961. He farmed and worked for 18 years at BCA. After he left BCA he...
Michelle Mcauliffe
Mar 23, 2017
Michelle McAuliffe, 95, of Greensburg passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Silver Oaks Nursing Home in Columbus. Michelle was born in Westport on October 2, 1921 to Oran E. and Naomi (Lucas) McCullough. Michelle graduated from Indiana University with a Master’s Degree. Michelle worked at Purdue, she was in the nunnery for 26 years and she was a...
Irvin L. Hardebeck
Mar 12, 2017
Irvin L. Hardebeck, 92, Millhousen, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at the Aspen Place Health Campus in Greensburg. Born, June 11, 1924 in Millhousen, Indiana, he was the son of George and Rose (Redelman) Hardebeck. Irvin had farmed and then was a handyman for several years. He was a former member of the Knights of St. John in...
Dr. Paul J. Hirt
Mar 6, 2017
Paul Hirt, 87, of Greensburg passed away on March 6, 2017 with his family by his side. We said our good byes and rejoiced in the assurance that he has now rejoined his beloved Marlene. Born April 20, 1929 in Oldenburg, he was the son of George and Alma Berens Hirt. He graduated from Batesville High School in 1947. He...
Florence Rose Shelp
Mar 3, 2017
Florence Rose Shelp, 87, Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017 at the Aspen Place Health Campus in Greensburg. Born October 7, 1929 in Greensburg, Indiana, she was the daughter of Earl and Esther (Hankins) Bruner. Florence worked at Minears Clothing Store for several years. She was married to Henry R. Shelp on December 14, 1946 and he...
John R. Pickett
Mar 2, 2017
John R. Pickett, 79, Greensburg, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at the Aspen Place Health Campus in Greensburg. Born, March 8, 1937 in Milroy, Indiana, he was the son of William F. and Mary B. (Artmeier) Pickett. John worked for the Delta Faucet Co. in the shipping and receiving department for 32 years until his retirement. He served...
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