Rasma Emilija Prieditis
Dec 18, 2023
Rasma Emilija (Emily) Prieditis was born on March 18, 1932, in the Baltic Sea coast city of Liepaja, Latvia to Kris and Alma Freibergs. Her childhood was free and happy until WWII started, and many friends and neighbors were being sent to Siberia. Her family was fortunate to go to Germany and lived in a displaced persons camp for...
Shaun J. Ortman
Dec 14, 2023
Shaun Ortman, 44, a lifelong resident of Greensburg passed away on December 14, 2023, with his loving family by his side. Shaun was born on January 21, 1979, in Columbus, IN. He is survived by his wife, Kristy; two children: Cole (Cassidy) Ortman, Laryssa (Tyler) Logsdon; all of his fur babies; dad, Jim (Renada) Ortman; brother, Kyle (Tara) Ortman;...
Penny Marie Jackson
Dec 12, 2023
Penny Marie Jackson, 54, of North Vernon, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Born, May 15, 1969, in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Willard and Virginia (Hardebeck) Jackson.
During Penny’s younger years she enjoyed dancing, taekwondo, and modeling. From a very young age, Penny always had a love for animals,...
Robert A. Hoops
Dec 6, 2023
Robert Allan Hoops, 84, a resident of Greensburg, Indiana since 1966, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Robert was born on June 12, 1939, in Erie, PA to Henrietta and Marion Hoops. He graduated from Fort Wayne Central High School in 1957 and attended Indiana University where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in...
Stella Keys
Nov 28, 2023
Stella Keys, 91, of Greensburg, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Arbor Grove Village in Greensburg, Indiana. Stella was born on January 25, 1932, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Tati and Magda Stoykovich.
Stella had a love for life. She will always be known for her outgoing and vibrant personality. She loved to dance, bowling one...
Joseph C. Knueven
Nov 27, 2023
Joseph C. Knueven, 98, of Greensburg, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023, surrounded by his family.
He was born on March 8, 1925, in New Alsace, Indiana, the son of John and Leona (Easley) Knueven. Joe attended Guilford High School in Dearborn County. After graduation, Joe served his country in the United States Army. A World...
Janice "Eileen" Taylor
Nov 26, 2023
Janice “Eileen” Taylor, 82, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at The Willows of Greensburg. Eileen was born on April 10, 1941, in Greensburg, Indiana to John and Zelpha Beach.
Eileen graduated from Burney High School. After high school, she married her first husband, Jack Tatman, in August of 1959. The two were married until Jack’s...
Melodi Miers Alessi
Nov 17, 2023
Melodi Miers Alessi, age 76, passed away at The Village Hospital in The Villages, Florida, on November 17, 2023.
She was born on September 10, 1947, the daughter of Morgan and Nansi Miers. Melodi was a 1965 graduate of Greensburg High School and graduated from Purdue University. She married Casper Alessi, Jr. in 1974 and worked as...
Brandon Linuel Ketcham
Nov 16, 2023
Brandon Linuel Ketcham, 27, of Greensburg passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Brandon was born on November 28, 1995, in Columbus, Indiana, to Jeff and Teresa Ketcham.
Brandon graduated from Greensburg High School. During his high school years, he was involved in FFA and loved farming. After high school, he earned an associate degree in business...
Linda Lou Luken
Nov 15, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of Linda L. (Effing) Luken (71). Linda passed away peacefully on November 15, 2023, at home with her loving family by her side.
She was born on June 24,1952, in Batesville, Indiana to Loretta and John Effing.
Linda graduated from Batesville High School in...
Jane Anne Holden
Nov 15, 2023
Jane Anne Holden, 83, formerly of Peru, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Jane was born on August 18, 1940, in Plymouth, Indiana the daughter of Albert and Mary (Whitcomb) Comer.
Janie was primarily a homemaker and had a passion for the outdoors. She loved flowers and caring for the gardens at her home....
Leo Louis Miller, Jr.
Nov 14, 2023
Leo Louis Miller, Jr. “Sonny” passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at the age of 84. He was born on August 2, 1939, in Greensburg, to Leo and Ruth (Manning) Miller.
He graduated from Greensburg Community High School in 1958. Sonny completed a Management Development Certificate at Wittenberg University in 1980. He retired...
Garold Lynn Anderson
Nov 3, 2023
Garold Lynn Anderson, 70, Seymour, Indiana, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023, at the Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis. Garold was born on April 19, 1953, in Greensburg, Indiana to Douglas and Dorothy (Sherwood) Anderson.
After high school, Garold served his country in the United States Navy. After his honorable discharge from his service, Garold went...
Sharon Pratt
Oct 29, 2023
Sharon Pratt ,74, of Greensburg, passed away on October 29, 2023. She was born December 8, 1948, in Hazard, Kentucky to parents Leonard and Mescal Hamilton Pratt. Sharon was a 1967 graduate of Greensburg Community High School and received a BA from Herron School of Art and Design in Indianapolis. She retired from IUPUI Library in Indianapolis. She was...
Avis Ann Wiseman
Oct 18, 2023
Avis Ann Wiseman, 66, Greensburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. She was born on August 5, 1957, in Greensburg as the daughter of Marion Lloyd and Lee Mae Wiseman. She was a lifelong resident of Decatur County.
Avis had an independent soul. She found joy in collecting various items and had an enduring love for...
Phyllis Darlene Houk
Oct 4, 2023
Phyllis Darlene Houk, 81, Greensburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Born, October 21, 1941, in Bicknell, Indiana, she was the daughter of Charles and Louise Hollingsworth.
Darlene married Hershel Houk Jr., on January 11, 1958, and together had 3 children.
Darlene brought joy and color to the world through her love for flowers....
Barbara "Barb" Ann Wood
Sep 29, 2023
Barbara “Barb” Ann Wood, 66, of Shelbyville, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Barb was born on November 30, 1956, in Greensburg, Indiana to Robert Hampton and Juanita McCullough.
Barb married Charles “Bob” Wood on June 14, 1998, and he survives. Barb worked at Keller’s as a waitress and...
Cynthia "Cindy" Mary Young
Sep 26, 2023
Cynthia “Cindy” Mary Young, 62, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. She was born on April 18, 1961, in Greensburg, the daughter of Bernard and Patricia Wesseler.
Cindy graduated from Greensburg High School. She showed unwavering dedication and a keen sense of professionalism in her career as a realtor...
Nicholas Sean Schrader
Sep 24, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nicholas Sean Schrader, 35, also known as Nick or Sean. Nicholas left our lives in the early morning hours of September 24, 2023, and will forever remain in our hearts. He spent his early life in Indianapolis, Indiana, later residing in Shelbyville and the surrounding area until the...
Ryan E. Swineford
Sep 20, 2023
Ryan Evan Swineford passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at the age of 40. He was born on May 12, 1983, in Okinawa, Japan to Randy Swineford and Kim Miller.
He excelled as a quality technician at GECOM in Greensburg. Outside of his workplace, Ryan had several interests that brought him joy and fulfillment. He enjoyed...
