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Recent Obituaries in Greensburg, IN

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Greensburg, IN area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Rosemary E. Walterman

Rosemary E. Walterman

Jul 29, 2016

Rosemary E. Walterman, 66, Greensburg passed away on July 29, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.  She was born April 24, 1950 in Greensburg to Charles R. and Geraldine A. (Bradley) Wilson.  Rosemary graduated from Greensburg High School in 1968. She worked for Decatur County Memorial Hospital in the Medical Records Department, she was the warehouse manager for Rust...

Florence Ann Sturwold

Florence Ann Sturwold

Jul 24, 2016

Florence Ann (Tebbe) Sturwold, 98, of Greensburg, In. passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Crown Pointe Senior Living Facility where she had been a resident since February, 2011. Florence’s family extend a special thank you to the staff and residents of Crown Pointe for their excellent care and compassion during her stay there.  Florence was born on October...

Matthew L. "Mj" Hahn

Matthew L. "Mj" Hahn

Jul 23, 2016

Matthew L. “MJ” Hahn, Jr., 2, of Greensburg, In. passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Riley Hospital in Indianapolis.  MJ was born on April 11, 2014 in Greensburg to Matt Hahn and Angie Robertson.  MJ was everyone's little buddy. Everyone who knew him knew him as Bubby, because that's who he was, our little Bubby. He was the...

Sara Elaine Hankins

Sara Elaine Hankins

Jul 16, 2016

Sara Elaine Hankins, 65, Columbus, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at the Columbus Regional Hospital. Born October 23, 1950 in Greensburg, she was the daughter of James Thomas and Lorraine M. (Hood) Spillman. Sara graduated from Franklin College and taught for 40 years. She retired from the North Decatur Elementary School. She was a member of the...

Harold "Doc" Ripperger

Harold "Doc" Ripperger

Jul 10, 2016

Harold M. "Doc" Ripperger, 78, Greensburg, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at the St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. Born, August 25, 1937 in Milo, Iowa, he was the son of Gerald John and Mary Elizabeth (Schneider) Ripperger. Harold graduated in 1955 from Milo High School. He served in the Army from 1957-1959. He was a mill foreman at...

Norman R. Shafer

Norman R. Shafer

Jul 9, 2016

Norman R. Shafer, 58, Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at the Community East Hospital in Indianapolis. Born, August 20, 1957 in Greensburg, Indiana, he was the son of Robert C. and Betty "Jo" (Howard) Shafer. Norman graduated from Greensburg High School and then worked for K.S. Bearings and Bohn Aluminum. He is survived by one brother, Larry...

John D. Mcclintic

John D. Mcclintic

Jul 5, 2016

John D. McClintic, 50, Greensburg, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at his residence. Born, January 8, 1966 in Greensburg, Indiana, he was the son of John D. "Doug" and Gloria Jean (Black) McClintic. John graduated from Greensburg High School in 1984. He had worked at Runnebohm Construction In Shelbyville. He was a member of the Mt. Moriah Baptist...

Charles Thomas Newman

Charles Thomas Newman

Jun 30, 2016

Charles Thomas Newman, 70, Greensburg, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at his residence with his loving family by his side. Born, July 31, 1945 in Greensburg, Indiana, he was the son of Russell and Arvilla (Hornberger) Newman. Tom graduated in 1963 from Greensburg High School and then served in the Army as a Staff Sergeant. After the military,...

Bonetta "Bonnie" Cain

Bonetta "Bonnie" Cain

Jun 27, 2016

Bonetta "Bonnie" Cain, 83, St. Paul, Indiana, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016 at the Waldron Health and Rehab Center in Waldron. Born March 6, 1933 in Jefferson County, Indiana, she was the daughter of Fred and Juanita (Phillips) Jines. Bonnie had been a member of the First Christian Church in Greensburg. She was married to Robert L. "Bob"...

Phyllis J. Johnston

Phyllis J. Johnston

Jun 23, 2016

Phyllis J. Johnston, 83, Greensburg passed away on June 23, 2016 at her residence.  She was born January 29, 1933 in Letts, IN to Harry H. and Grace (Evans) Carder.  Phyllis graduated from Sandcreek High School. She had previously worked for Mr. Ed’s Grocery Store and Johnsons Wholesale in Greensburg, and she provided childcare in her home. She was a...

Nancy Jo Schmalenberg

Nancy Jo Schmalenberg

Jun 17, 2016

Nancy Jo Schmalenberg, 63, of Greensburg, Indiana was a person who truly dedicated her life to serving others. She always offered her unwavering support, endless love, deep spirituality, and endless smiles to everyone in her presence. Nancy was always the very best role model to all of her family, friends, and the many lives she touched during her time on...

Danny E. Wilhoit

Danny E. Wilhoit

Jun 16, 2016

Danny E. Wilhoit, 80, Greensburg, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg. Born, January 12,, 1936 in Greensburg, Indiana, he was the son of James A. and Bertha (Wilson) Wilhoit. Danny retired in 1998 from Bohn Aluminum. He also had farmed for several years. He was a Veteran of the US Army....

Robert E. St. John

Robert E. St. John

Jun 4, 2016

Robert E. St. John, 91, Greensburg, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the Arbor Grove Village in Greensburg. Born, August 18, 1924 in Muncie, Indiana, he was the son of Elton Livingston and Sylvia (Farlow) St. John. Robert was a member of the Jehovah's Witness. He had worked as a Merchandise Trader. He was married to Martha Jane...

Pearl Marie Laschober

Pearl Marie Laschober

Jun 3, 2016

Pearl Marie Laschober, 94, Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016 at the Heritage House Nursing Home in Greensburg. Born October 29, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of Herman and Louise (Kammholz) Mahnke. Pearl had worked as an administrative secretary for the Elmhurst Public Schools in Elmhurst, Illinois before she moved to Greensburg. She was...

Luke Edward O'Mara

Luke Edward O'Mara

May 24, 2016

Luke was born Tuesday, May 24th 2016 at 10:22am at Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville, Indiana. He died ten minutes later at 10:32am. He was surrounded by love when he left this world and entered Heaven. Although he only lived ten minutes, his life impacted so many and his purpose was so large.  Survivors include his daddy and mommy, Blake...

William E. Mueller

William E. Mueller

May 24, 2016

William E. Mueller, 78, Greensburg passed away on May 24, 2016 at Columbus Regional Hospital. William was born on January 19, 1938 in Greensburg to Charles and Florene (Davis) Mueller. William worked at Bohn Aluminum for 35 years and then worked at the American Legion Post 129 in Greensburg. William is survived three sons; Chuck Mueller, Greensburg, Bud Mueller, Greensburg,...

Marlene Ann Hirt

Marlene Ann Hirt

May 21, 2016

Marlene Ann Hirt, 85, of Greensburg passed away on May 21, 2016.  Born March 31, 1931 in Brookville, she was the daughter of Charles and Mary (Selm) Metzler.  She graduated from Springfield High School in 1949. She married Paul J. Hirt of Oldenburg on April 11, 1953 who survives in Greensburg.  She was a longtime member of the Daughters of...

Judith A. (Witkemper) Combs

Judith A. (Witkemper) Combs

May 14, 2016

Judith A. (Witkemper) Combs, 68, Columbus, passed away on May 14, 2016 at University of Louisville Hospital.  Judy was born on November 9, 1947 in Greensburg to Charles M. and Kathleen A. (Feldman) Witkemper.  Judy was a homemaker. She was a previous member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Millhousen and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in North...

Betty Robbins

Betty Robbins

May 13, 2016

Betty Robbins, 89, Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2016 at the Aspen Place Health Campus in Greensburg. Born October 31, 1926 in Greensburg, Indiana, she was the daughter of Dellie Roberts and Edith D. (Jackson) Roberts Woods. Betty graduated from Greensburg High School in 1944. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and had been...

Ronald E. Ogle

Ronald E. Ogle

May 8, 2016

Ron Ogle, 67, of Waldron, formerly of Greensburg, passed away May 8th at home. He was born October 7, 1948, in Marlette, Michigan, the son of Raymond and Margaret (Mosher) Ogle. He married Alyse Duncil on April 15, 1972 at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida. Ron enlisted in the Army in December 1966. He served two tours in Vietnam; the...

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