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Fannie Mearl Whitaker

Fannie Mearl Whitaker

Aug 4, 2011

Fannie Mearl Whitaker, 76, of Greensburg, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2011 at her residence. Fannie was born on August 15, 1934 to W. Henry and Bertha Mae (Adams) Whitaker in Squib, Kentucky. Fannie worked at Garrett Garment Company and Valeo in Greensburg, and International Furniture in Rushville. She is survived by one brother; Connie Whitaker, Cincinnati, OH, one...

Janet M. Dwenger

Janet M. Dwenger

Aug 3, 2011

Janet M. "Gus" Dwenger, 66, Greensburg, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at her residence after a yearlong battle with cancer. Born, March 16, 1945 in Greensburg, she was the daughter of Edwin J. and Nora Marie (Vogel) Burgmeier. She was married to Leonard J. Dwenger on October 24, 1964 and he preceded her in death on March 7,...

Ruth Marie Herbert

Ruth Marie Herbert

Jul 18, 2011

Ruth M. Herbert, 86, of Greensburg went to rest with the Lord on Monday, July 18th. She was born on July, 5, 1925, in Rush County, and was the daughter of Edward J. and Ruth F. (Mabee) Schreiner. She married Robert W. Herbert and he preceded her in death on February, 20, 1998. She is survived by 14 children, Don...

R. Maxine Brown

R. Maxine Brown

Jul 15, 2011

R. Maxine Brown, 87, Greensburg, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2011 at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg. Born January 26, 1924 in Decatur County, In., she was the daughter of Otis Buell and Bertha Clemons Buell. She worked many years at the Greensburg Elks Club restaurant. Graduated from High School and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic...

Mayme L. Welch

Mayme L. Welch

Jul 14, 2011

Mayme L. Welch, 79, Greensburg, passed away Thursday July 14, 2011 at the Arbor Grove Village in Greensburg. Born May 21, 1932 in Arlington, Indiana, she was the daughter of Loyd Lee Howard and Sally (Craig) Howard. She was a homemaker and an avid bingo player. She liked to attend her Grandchildren’s sporting events and other activities. She was married...

John A. Naderman

John A. Naderman

Jul 8, 2011

John A. Naderman, 63, Muncie, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2011 at his residence. Born, May 7, 1948 in Greensburg, he was the son of George J. and Clara M. (Hessler) Naderman. He graduated from Jac-Cen-Del High School in 1966. He then graduated from Miller-Draughon College in Cincinnati, Ohio. He had worked as a draftsman. He was a member...

Evelyn P. Mcneely

Evelyn P. Mcneely

Jul 1, 2011

Evelyn P. McNeely, 93, formerly of St. Paul, died at 3:40 PM Friday, July 1, 2011 at Hospice of South Central Indiana. Mrs. McNeely was a homemaker and in earlier years worked as a telephone operator and at the Heritage House convalescent center in Shelbyville. She was a member of the Union Chapel United Methodist Church in St. Paul. She...

Steven E. Snapp

Steven E. Snapp

Jun 29, 2011

Steven E. Snapp, 54, Greensburg, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg, Indiana. Born, February 26, 1957 in Connersville, In, he was the son of Elmer L. and Jo Ann (Gaunce) Snapp. Steven was married to Marjorie Ann Vanderbur on September 22, 1978, and she survives. Steven...

John Thomas "J.T." Simmonds

John Thomas "J.T." Simmonds

Jun 25, 2011

John Thomas “J.T.” Simmonds, 47, died on June 25, 2011 in the care of a staff of angels at St. Andrews Health Campus in Batesville, Indiana, after a short but brave battle with cancer. His mother and other family members were with him at the time of his death. John was born on April 25, 1964 in Greensburg, the son...

Mabel L. Bateman

Mabel L. Bateman

Jun 24, 2011

Mabel L. (Hatfield) Bateman, 88, Greensburg, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2011 at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg, Indiana. Born, November 15, 1922 in Kemp, Illinois, she was the daughter of Oscar and Eliza (Jones) Hatfield. Mabel spent her early childhood on a farm in Illinois. She then moved with her parents to Terre Haute, IN where...

Herbert J. Scheidler

Herbert J. Scheidler

May 21, 2011

Herbert J. Scheidler, 84, Greensburg, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, from complications following a stroke. Herb was born in Greensburg on July 18, 1926 to Bernard Scheidler and Laura (Tebbe) Scheidler. His mother died when he was seven and his father then married Loretta (Moeller) Scheidler. He was the oldest child and had...

Gordon William Weisbach

Gordon William Weisbach

Apr 28, 2011

Gordon William Weisbach, 69, of Greensburg, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg, In. Born July 24, 1941 in Batesville, Indiana, he was the son of George Weisbach and Henrietta (Obermeyer) Sweezey. He had worked at the Golden Foundry and then at the Burger King. He was married to Maxine Wilma Sandlin on...

David R. Bialk

David R. Bialk

Apr 21, 2011

David R. "Dave" Bialk, 56, of Greensburg, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg, In. Dave was born on September 1, 1954 to Robert and Norma Iris (Hatmaker) Bialk in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. Dave was a member of the United States Army and served his country for 5 years. He was retired...

Jerry A. Land

Jerry A. Land

Apr 18, 2011

Jerry A. Land, 69, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2011 at the Indiana Heart Hospital in Indianapolis. Born, August 8, 1941 in Greensburg, Indiana, he was the son of Charles P. and Emma Mae (Lawrence) Land. He was married to Donna L. Taylor on November 5, 1965 and she survives. Jerry had served in the Army. He was a...

Don Robert Lowe

Don Robert Lowe

Apr 8, 2011

On Friday, April 8, at the age of 66, Don Robert Lowe peacefully left his home on earth and entered into his heavenly home, where he was met by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, as well as family and friends who had gone before him. He was born March 22, 1945 in Greensburg, the son of Floyd and Elizabeth...

Geraldine N. Mirick

Geraldine N. Mirick

Apr 5, 2011

Geraldine N. Mirick, 89, Greensburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg. Born, August 22, 1921 in Rising Sun, she was the daughter of James and Flossie (Moore) Gregory. She was retired from the Union Furniture Co. in Batesville. She was married to Jesse Lee Mirick on July 31, 1937 and he...

Joyce Leann Friend

Joyce Leann Friend

Mar 30, 2011

Joyce Leann Friend, 62, of Greensburg, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born, December 9, 1948 in Seymour, she was the daughter of William and Lillie Jordan. She was married to Clarence Linuel Friend, Jr. on June 20 1964, and he preceded her in death on May 14, 2010. Jr. and Joyce started...

Lillie G. Collins

Lillie G. Collins

Mar 26, 2011

Lillie Glenn Collins, 95, Greensburg, stepped into heaven at 5:42 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at her residence. Born, May 3, 1915 at her cherished home on Scoby St., the only daughter of Isaac "Ike" and Cara (McKim) Minary. Lillie lived in this home most of her life. After her husband's passing in October 2009, Lillie had friends Mary...

Patrick E. Buzard

Patrick E. Buzard

Mar 24, 2011

Patrick E. Buzard, 56, Greensburg, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Greensburg. Born, March 17, 1955 in Delphos, Ohio, he was the son of Thomas K and V. Ruth (Snider) Buzard. He was a vision tech for AMCOR Plastics in Westport, IN. He served in the Navy from 1975-81. He was married...

Pauline M. E. Fromer

Pauline M. E. Fromer

Mar 17, 2011

Pauline M. E. Fromer, 91, Greensburg, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg. Born, January 4, 1920 in Burney, she was the daughter of John B. and Viola A. (Tichenor) Brancamp. She was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She was married to Russell E. Fromer on July 8, 1979...

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