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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...
Michelle Diane Brogan
Sep 17, 2023
Michelle Diane Brogan, 48, of Milroy, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Major Hospital in Shelbyville. Michelle was born on November 6, 1974, in Batesville, IN to Kenny and Mary (Schoettmer) Roberts.
Michelle graduated from South Decatur High School in 1995. She has worked at Wal-Mart in Greensburg for 30 years. Michelle met the love...
Kathryn E. Meyer
Sep 6, 2023
Kathryn E. (Scheidler) Meyer passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. She was born on August 14, 1938, in Greensburg, the daughter of Aloysius and Anna (Stier) Scheidler.
She graduated from Greensburg High School in 1956. She married Donald P. Meyer on April 27, 1957. Together, they had 6 children.
Kay is survived by...
Louise A. Blair
Sep 2, 2023
Louise A. Gerling “Granny” Blair passed away on September 2, 2023 at Arbor Grove in Greensburg, Indiana. Louise spent her last days surrounded by her loved ones before she left this life and was taken home by Jesus. She was almost 96 years old.
Louise was born on December 3, 1927 in Stoughton, Wisconsin to parents, Leo...
Marcella A. Schutte
Aug 23, 2023
Marcella A. “Marcie” Schutte died Wednesday, August 23, 2023, surrounded by her family following complications from a stroke.
Marcie was born on November 5, 1945, on her parents’ farm in New Alsace, IN. She was a farm girl her entire life. She attended St. Paul’s Catholic School in New Alsace and Sunman High School. She graduated from...
James "Jim" W. Shelhorn
Aug 20, 2023
James (Jim) William Shelhorn, 55, of Greensburg, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023.
Jim left this earth to be with his Lord & Savior after his battle with leukemia. He was born on July 22, 1968, in Greensburg to John L. and Beatrice (Bea Wisswell) Shelhorn. He was raised on the Shelhorn farm in northwest Decatur...
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