Obituaries

Obituaries

Gregory Alan Bryant

Gregory Alan Bryant

Sep 24, 2026

Gregory Alan Bryant, age 63, of Seymour, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at his home.

Mr. Bryant was baptized into Christ on June 30, 1963, and confirmed in his faith on April 3, 1977, and remained a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Seymour throughout his life.

Gregg was a dedicated team leader at Cummins Engine Co. for more than...

Florence Marie Otte

Florence Marie Otte

Sep 23, 2026

Florence Marie Otte, age 91, of Seymour, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour, with her loving family by her side.

Mrs. Otte was baptized in Christ on July 21, 1935, confirmed in her faith on April 10, 1949, and united in holy matrimony to her husband, Gerald, all at St. John's Lutheran Church, Sauers.

Following their...

Lee P. McCory

Lee P. McCory

Sep 23, 2026

Lee P. McCory, age 80, of Brownstown, passed away early Wednesday morning, September 23, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. McCory was a lifelong member of Brownstown United Methodist Church.

Lee proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, Lee remained deeply patriotic and took great...

Jerry M. Waskom

Jerry M. Waskom

Sep 17, 2026

Jerry M. Waskom, age 81, of Seymour, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, September 17, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

On February 25, 1945, Mr. Waskom was baptized into Christ at Emanuel Lutheran Church, Dudleytown. He was confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Seymour on April 10, 1960, where he later married and became a devoted member...

Wilbern "Chester" Deaton

Wilbern "Chester" Deaton

Sep 10, 2026

Wilbern “Chester” Deaton, age 81, of Norman, passed away on Thursday evening, September 10, 2026, at his home.

Mr. Deaton dedicated many years to Arvin Industries before retiring. He also proudly and honorably served his country as a member of the United States Army.

Chester loved his family dearly and he had a lifelong passion for hunting and fishing.

Born on January 9,...

Stephen A. Goen

Stephen A. Goen

Sep 4, 2026

Stephen A. Goen, age 78, of Medora, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, at Franciscan Health, Greenwood, with his loving wife, Jane, by his side.

Mr. Goen was a faithful member of Clearspring Baptist Church, where he loved his church and cherished his church family dearly.

Stephen proudly served in the United States Army for 16½ years. During his military career,...

David Lee Waskom, Sr.

David Lee Waskom, Sr.

Sep 3, 2026

David Lee Waskom, Sr., age 77, of Crothersville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026, on his family farm.

Mr. Waskom was baptized in Christ and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Seymour. Following his marriage, he and his wife became members of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Sauers.

Dave was employed as a skilled tool and die...

Edna Faye Ault

Edna Faye Ault

Aug 27, 2026

Edna Faye Ault, age 87, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Hoosier Health & Living, Brownstown, with her loving family by her side.

Mrs. Ault was a life-time member of Vallonia Baptist Church and dedicated more than 12 years of service at Riss International.

Edna cherished her family deeply and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and...

Johnny Ray Graham

Johnny Ray Graham

Aug 23, 2026

Johnny Ray Graham, age 61, of Freetown, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour.

Johnny dedicated many years to working in a factory. He also had a passion for working on motorcycles and cars and could fix just about anything. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, bowling, and playing darts.

Family was very important...

Willis W. Weddell

Willis W. Weddell

Aug 22, 2026

Willis W. Weddell, age 70, of Centerpoint, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on July 7, 1956, Willis was the son of the late Willis H. and Georgia (Chaney) Weddell.

Willis graduated from Brownstown High School in 1974, and on December 21, 1974, he married the love of his life, Vickie...

John A. Olson

John A. Olson

Aug 21, 2026

John A. Olson, age 69, of Brownstown, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Olson was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Brownstown.

John graduated from Logansport High School in 1975. He was a lifelong, passionate golf enthusiast, who dedicated much of his career to the sport. In 1976,...

Deacon Michael Stuckwisch

Deacon Michael Stuckwisch

Aug 17, 2026

Deacon Michael Stuckwisch was born on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Schneck Medical Center, the beloved twin of Sutton Layne Stuckwisch.

Though Deacon was stillborn and his time on earth was brief, he was deeply loved and cherished by his family. His family trusts that just as his name suggests, baby “Deacon” was welcomed into the loving arms of our Lord...

Amuel Adam Hall

Amuel Adam Hall

Aug 16, 2026

Amuel Adam Hall, age 44, of Kurtz, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026.

Adam was a young man, who loved being outdoors and enjoying the simple things in life. He especially loved mowing grass, welding, fishing, deer hunting, and spending time with his Papaw, Jack. Adam also cherished riding to town with his mother, listening to country music as they...

Mark Alan Simmons

Mark Alan Simmons

Aug 16, 2026

Mark Alan Simmons, age 68, of Seymour, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at his home.

Mark dedicated many years of service in the IT department at the Jackson County Courthouse.

Family meant the world to Mark, and he was always there for those he loved. He had a deep appreciation for the outdoors and especially enjoyed hunting, fishing, and...

Darlene Sommers

Darlene Sommers

Aug 16, 2026

Darlene Sommers, age 92, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, August 16, 2026, at Forest Path of the Lutheran Community Home, Seymour.

Mrs. Sommers was a life-time member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan.

Darlene served as secretary to the superintendent of the Brownstown Central School System for 28 years. She also dedicated 20 years to serving as a clerk...

David A. Lane

David A. Lane

Aug 14, 2026

David A. Lane, age 67, of Radcliff, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Baptist Health Hardin, Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

Mr. Lane retired from the United States Army after serving 24 years. His service was awarded with many service medals, some of which include, the Bronze Star Medal with Device “V”, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal...

Joseph William Warren

Joseph William Warren

Aug 9, 2026

Joseph William Warren, age 51, of Medora, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Columbus Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Mr. Warren was baptized at Mt. Zion Methodist Church, and he often attended church services with his wife, Billie.

Joe graduated from Brownstown Central High School in 1993. During his high school years, he was a member of the track...

Janice Marie Schult

Janice Marie Schult

Aug 1, 2026

Janice Marie Schult, age 89, of Seymour, passed away on Saturday evening, August 1, 2026, at The Lutheran Community Home, with her family by her side.

Janice was a faithful member of Zion Lutheran Church in Seymour and was formerly a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and St. Peter's Lutheran Church, both in Fort Wayne. Her Christian faith was the foundation...

Lowell Frederick Thomas

Lowell Frederick Thomas

Jul 31, 2026

Lowell Frederick Thomas, 89, of Fort Myers, Florida, died on July 31, 2026. He was born on May 15, 1937, in Seymour, Indiana, the son of George and Hilda Thomas. He grew up on the family farm in Jackson County, Indiana, raising chickens, and growing corn, cantaloupe, and watermelon.

Lowell’s life was shaped early by faith, education, and a strong sense...

Caleb Scott VonDielingen

Caleb Scott VonDielingen

Jul 30, 2026

Caleb Scott VonDielingen, age 23, of Seymour, a beloved child of God, and a loving son, brother, grandson, great-grandson, and friend to many, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour.

Caleb was baptized in Christ on September 1, 2002, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, and confirmed in his faith on May 7, 2017, at Immanuel Lutheran...

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