Obituaries

Aug 20, 2023

Heaven gained an angel on Sunday, August 20, 2023, with the passing of Audrey Nell (Doyle) Hildebrand of Greensburg, Indiana. Audrey was 89 years young and the daughter of Edward and Georgia Doyle of Batesville. She was one of eight children.

Audrey served as a registered nurse for 42 years for various doctor's offices and hospitals in...

Aug 15, 2023

Vickie Lynn Crowell, 63, of Greensburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. She was born on March 30, 1960, in Dearborn County, Indiana. She was a resident of Greensburg for 35 years.

Survivors include her fiancée, Phillip Burt; children: Shawna (Michael) Anderson, Joshua (Laura) Shook, and Benjamin Shook; 14 grandchildren and many adopted grandchildren. She is...

Aug 14, 2023

Mary Frances Redelman, 81, peacefully passed away on August 14, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 21, 1942, in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the cherished daughter of Alvin and Mary Louise Smith.

Mary Frances was a woman of great faith, strength, compassion, and grace. She faced life's challenges with unwavering courage and a heart...

Aug 13, 2023

Norma Jean Meyerrose, 91, of Greensburg, went to be with her high school sweetheart, Paul Meyerrose, on Sunday, August 13, 2023. Born April 11, 1932, in Decatur County, Indiana, she was the daughter of George R. and Grace E. (Jones) Roszell.

Norma was a devoted member of Smyrna Lutheran Church and after moving into town attended First...

Aug 4, 2023

Ruth Deva (Meeks) Catron, 88, joined her loved ones in Heaven today. Above all, Ruth valued family. She spent her life caring for those she loved, beginning with her younger siblings, and later, her husband and children, her grandchildren, and her mother-in-law. Ruth particularly enjoyed cooking for her family and was renowned for her chicken and dumplings, scrambled eggs,...

Aug 2, 2023

Linda Louise Luber, 76, of Greensburg, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Born in Columbus, Indiana on November 9, 1946, she was the daughter of Powell and Lena (Roberts) Luber.

She attended the Indiana Business College and later retired from working for the US government as a parts buyer. She was a remarkable woman whose life...

Jul 27, 2023

After a courageous four-year battle with cancer, Susan K. Shaw Peters passed away peacefully at home on July 27, 2023, with her husband, Eugene, by her side.

Susan was born February 18, 1958, the youngest child of Robert F. and Rita Elvera (Hoene) Shaw. She attended St. Mary’s Grade School and graduated from Greensburg High School in...

Jul 26, 2023

James Edward Griffith, LTC, USA, retired, was born May 29, 1933 in Tacoma, Washington, to the late Helen M. Griffith and the late James V. Griffith, passed away at age 90 on July 26, 2023 in Pt. St. Lucie, Florida.  James was the beloved husband of the late Lauran Parcell Griffith.  He is survived by his sons, James (Sarah)...

Jul 24, 2023

Mildred "Milly" Gross of Greensburg passed away on Monday July 24, 2023, with her son and daughter by her side.  She was born December 11, 1930, in Greensburg.  She was the daughter of John and Bessie (Bogard) Hess. Milly was united in marriage to Louis Gross on December 27, 1957, at the First Baptist Church. They were married nearly...

Jul 20, 2023

Steve Green of Greensburg, Indiana, passed away the evening of July 20, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born April 21, 1952, to Louis Green and Alverta Klosterkemper. Steve “Nine Fingers” was a man of many lives and hobbies. He retired as a carpenter and millwright, but in his spare time he enjoyed everything from restoring classic cars,...

Jul 17, 2023

Daniel Preuss, 25, passed away at IU University Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana on Monday, July 17, 2023, surrounded by family and friends after a brave and hard-fought battle with cancer.

Daniel was born on July 2, 1998, in Batesville, Indiana as the son of Susan (Chris) Beard and Michael (Laurie) Shutters.

Daniel attended Greensburg Elementary,...

Jul 16, 2023

Mildred (“Millie”) Ann (née Volk) Stein died on July 16, 2023, surrounded by family.  Millie was born in Batesville, Indiana on February 19, 1947, to Ambrose John and Elizabeth Josephine (née Wesseler) Volk.  She was the sixth out of eight children and is remembered by her siblings for her love of riding horses when she was growing up.  She...

Jul 6, 2023

Bernard Schoettmer, 79, of Greensburg, IN, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on December 8, 1943, to Bernard Henry and Martha (Miller) Schoettmer.

Bernard was a dedicated worker. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. They were his most...

Jun 28, 2023

Naoma Arlena (Wright) Cooper, 85, of Greensburg, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Born in Strawtown, Indiana on March 22, 1938, she was the youngest daughter of John and Myra (Murray) Wright. She married Oral Lee Cooper on October 24, 1954 and he preceded her in death on February 21, 2021.

Naoma was a homemaker, avid...

Jun 22, 2023

William “Bill” Edwin Burkhart, 81, of Greensburg, IN, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 5, 1941 to Charles and Theresa (Hessler) Burkhart.

He graduated from Greensburg High School in 1959 and then enlisted in the Indiana National Guard in 1963. Bill was a dedicated worker in the...

Jun 17, 2023

Randy O'Dell, 70, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023, peacefully at his home. He was born on March 23, 1953, in Rushville, IN. He was the son of Charles and Eleanor (Ross) O'Dell.

Randy was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in St. Maurice.

He married Barbara Mauer on October 13,...

Jun 12, 2023

Robert (Bob) James Navarra, 91, of Greensburg, IN, passed away at 12:32 AM on Monday, June 12, 2023 at Decatur County Memorial Hospital with family by his side. He was born June 1, 1932 in Greensburg, the son of Nicholas R. and Freda M. (Hellmich) Navarra. Bob was united in marriage to Joan Marie (Tekulve) on July 7, 1956,...

Jun 6, 2023

Nelson C. Harmeyer, age 72, of Greensburg, IN passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  He is the son of Alvin A. and Mary (Schebler) Harmeyer.  He married the love of his life, Alta Fay Walston on November 2, 1974, and she survives.

Nelson was a member of the...

Jun 1, 2023

Alberta C. “Bert” McQueen, age 39 (+) was born in St. Maurice, Indiana to Henry and Catherine (Laudick) Loechle on November 4, 1928.  She slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus with family by her side on June 1, 2023 in Greensburg, IN. She graduated from St Maurice School and then attended business and accounting classes.

Bert’s...

May 30, 2023

Janet Marie (Witkemper) Meyer passed away on May 30, 2023 at Columbus Regional Hospital at the age of 86 with her family by her side. Born outside of Millhousen, Indiana on November 6, 1936, she was the daughter of Verna (Witkemper) Derrick. She was raised by her grandparents, George and Ida Witkemper in Millhousen. This little girl, born an...