Norma Jean Wischmeier
Jun 28, 2024
Norma Jean Wischmeier, age 91, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, June 28, 2024, at Forest Path of the Lutheran Community Home, Seymour. Mrs. Wischmeier was baptized in Christ, confirmed in faith, and united in holy marriage to her beloved husband, Marvin, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Sauers. After her marriage, she became a member of St. Paul...
Kevin E. Woodward
Jun 23, 2024
Kevin E. Woodward, age 63, of Indianapolis, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at I.U. Health, Indianapolis. Mr. Woodward had a strong faith, and he loved reading the Bible. Kevin did flooring installations for more than 40 years. He raced super mod race cars for five years, enjoyed camping and fishing, and he had a love for painting. Born...
Ronald E. Robertson
Jun 16, 2024
Ronald E. Robertson, age 75, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour, going home on Father's Day to see The Heavenly Father. Ron was a member of the Brownstown First Baptist Church, serving in various positions through the years. His greatest love was farming and raising Angus cattle. He also had a...
Ruth Virginia (Gillaspy) Gossman
Jun 15, 2024
Ruth Virginia (Gillaspy) Gossman, age 103, of Bloomington and formerly of Brownstown, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at the home of her son. Ruth graduated in 1943 from Indiana University with a degree in Home Economics. She was a teacher with the school systems at North Madison, Columbus, and Decatur Township in Indianapolis for more than 20 years....
Elinda Gayle Williams
Jun 12, 2024
Elinda Gayle Williams, age 80, of Freetown, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Gayle was a member of Brownstown Church of the Nazarene. Gayle loved her family, and she enjoyed taking care of the elderly. Born on August 11, 1943, in Bartholomew County, Gayle was the daughter of Arthur and Flotilla...
Mark D. Tape
Jun 11, 2024
Mark D. Tape, age 63, of Vallonia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mark had a strong faith, and he was a life-time member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan, where he was baptized in Christ, confirmed in faith, and united in holy marriage to his wife, Judy. He held...
Mary-Jo Ann Reinbold
Jun 8, 2024
Mary-Jo Ann Reinbold, age 91, of Brownstown, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Columbus Regional Hospital. Mary-Jo was a very active member of Brownstown United Methodist Church for over 40 years. She had a passion for and loved volunteering at the church. Mrs. Reinbold was a cosmetologist for many years, and she was also a teacher's aide...
Delores (Wayt) Fields
Jun 5, 2024
Delores (Wayt) Fields, age 92, of Brownstown, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Fields attended Freetown Church of Christ. Delores was employed at Arvins, Seymour Shirt Factory, and the Jackson Park nursing home. While working, she raised her six children, whom she loved dearly. She also loved sewing...
Gregory Vernon Prange
May 25, 2024
Gregory Vernon Prange, age 63, of Seymour, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, May 25, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Mr. Prange had a strong faith and was a lifelong and active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Seymour, where he served on the Board of Elders. Greg was baptized in Christ on...
Denise Kaye Johnson-Lucas
May 20, 2024
Denise Kaye Johnson-Lucas, age 70, of Norman, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Lucas was a housewife. She loved and treasured her family dearly, and she also loved and had a passion for sewing for other people, especially residents of nursing homes. She loved her cat, Willie, and...
Raymond Charles Schroer
May 13, 2024
Raymond Charles Schroer, age 75, of Brownstown, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. Mr. Schroer was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Sauers. Raymond was a farmer, employed at Findley Industries, and he retired from Wal-Mart Distribution Center in Seymour. He was in the United States Air Force Reserves from 1967 to 1973, and...
Vivian Loretta Mckinney
May 11, 2024
Vivian Loretta McKinney, age 91, of Freetown, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Vivian was a lifetime member of Houston Christian Church. She was also a member of the Ladies' Auxiliary at the church. She and her husband ran McKinney's market for many years in Freetown. Vivian loved her church and...
Thomas Lee Tilford
May 9, 2024
Thomas Lee Tilford, age 70, of Brownstown, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Tilford attended Mt. Zion Church, Medora. Tom began working at Lear Siegler, later known as Seymour Housewares, after attending Jennings County High School, and subsequently worked there for over 25 years. He then started...
Dorothy L. Blankenship
May 7, 2024
Dorothy L. Blankenship, age 80, of Bedford, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, at I.U. Health, Bloomington, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Blankenship was of the Methodist faith. Dorothy was a dedicated military wife, faithfully supporting her husband during his military career. She was also a homemaker, an Avon representative, and Tupperware sales lady. Dorothy loved her local...
Allen Dean Hawn
May 1, 2024
Allen Dean Hawn, age 74, of Vallonia, slipped peacefully from this world on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Franciscan Health, Indianapolis. Mr. Hawn was a life-time member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan, where he was a church elder and a member of the cemetery board. He took great pride in being dedicated to the caretaking of the Wegan cemetery....
Ron Dale Hawn
Apr 20, 2024
Ron Dale Hawn, age 69, of Brownstown, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at I.U. Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, with his wife, Denise, by his side. Mr. Hawn was baptized in the Christian faith in 1994. Ron graduated from Seymour High School in 1972. He also graduated from Oakland City College with a Bachelor of Science degree and from...
Paul Norman Darlage
Apr 8, 2024
Paul Norman Darlage, age 83, of Seymour, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at the Lutheran Community Home, Seymour. Mr. Darlage was a lifetime active member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Sauers, where he held various church offices. Paul loved his family and loved spending time with them, and he was also a friend to many people. He was...
Kenneth Lee Wray
Apr 6, 2024
Kenneth Lee Wray, age 87, of Seymour, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Wray was a member of the Houston Christian Church for many years, and he recently was attending Seymour Christian Church with his family. Born on October 24, 1936, in Jackson County, Kenneth was the son of Wayne...
Betty Jane (Butt) Gillespie
Apr 5, 2024
Betty Jane (Butt) Gillespie, of Brownstown, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour, surrounded by loved ones. She was 84 years old. Born on April 1, 1940, in Milan, Betty was the daughter of W.R. "Red" and Ruth (Marsh) Butt, both of whom preceded her in death. She...
Drettie M. Miller
Mar 28, 2024
Drettie M. Miller, age 90, of Brownstown, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at her home surrounded by the ones who loved her. Mrs. Miller was of the Pentecostal faith during her lifetime. Drettie worked at H.O. Canfield/Panasote Industries from 1956 to 1991. She then worked as a loving caregiver from 1991 to 2009. Drettie loved her family dearly,...
