Obituaries
Obituaries
Ronald Lowell Cornett
Sep 1, 2023
Ronald Lowell Cornett, age 83, of Brownstown, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023, at Hoosier Christian Village, Brownstown, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Cornett was a member of Brownstown Christian Church, and he was a former member of Freetown Church of Christ, where he served as deacon, song leader, and performed many other duties. He sang in the...
David Alvin Miller
Aug 30, 2023
David Alvin Miller, age 81, of Battle Creek, Michigan, formerly of Brownstown, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Mr. Miller graduated from Freetown High School. After graduation, he joined the Armed Forces, but he was medically discharged after Basic Training. David then went to work for Cummins, Inc., and he retired after 30 years of service in the Diesel...
Willow Grace Collier
Aug 27, 2023
Infant Willow Grace Collier passed away peacefully in the arms of Jesus on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour, surrounded by her loving big brother and parents. Willow Grace was the daughter of Shane and Kimberly (Collins) Collier of Seymour. Survivors also include one brother, Jaxon Moore; maternal grandparents: Laura Collins of Medora, and Shawn and Shelly...
Billy F. Scott
Aug 26, 2023
Billy F. Scott, age 89, of Freetown, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Scott was a lifetime member of Freetown Church of Christ, where he served as Deacon of the church and Sunday school teacher. Billy was employed as a foreman at Cummins Engine Co. for more than...
Phillip D. Darlage
Aug 25, 2023
Phillip D. Darlage, age 75, of Brownstown, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023, at his home. Mr. Darlage was baptized in faith on May 30, 1948, confirmed on April 15, 1962, and married on February 7, 1970, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Sauers. He later became a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Brownstown. Phil treasured spending time with...
Albert "Al" L. Ollmann
Aug 25, 2023
Albert "Al" L. Ollmann, age 75, of Seymour, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023, at I.U. Health University, Indianapolis, surrounded by his loving family. Al grew up on a farm in rural Kingston, Illinois. He graduated from Hiawatha High School, Kishwaukee Junior College, Northern Illinois University, and the University of Utah, where he received his MBA degree. Mr. Ollmann...
Linda Lou Simmons
Aug 24, 2023
Linda Lou Simmons, age 68, of Seymour, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital, Greenwood, surrounded by her loving family. Linda was an active member of Cornerstone Christian Church. She worked as a bailiff for Jackson Circuit Court for more than ten years. Linda loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also loved shooting...
Kevin Duane Tormoehlen
Aug 21, 2023
Kevin Duane Tormoehlen, age 57, of Brownstown, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023. Mr. Tormoehlen had a strong faith, and he was a life-time member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan. Kevin graduated from Lutheran Central School in 1980, and he was a 1984 graduate of Brownstown Central High School. He was also a former member of the Lutheran...
Billy Clay Colwell
Aug 18, 2023
Billy Clay Colwell, age 71, of Brownstown, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family and his faithful companion, Thor. Mr. Colwell retired from Morgan Packing Company after more than ten years of service. He cherished spending time with his grandkids, fishing, playing his guitar, and watching University of Kentucky men's basketball games....
Wilbert Henry Wessel Jr.
Aug 3, 2023
Wilbert Henry Wessel, Jr., age 93, of Brownstown, passed away on Thursday morning, August 3, 2023, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Wessel was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Brownstown, since 1954, where he served as Trustee, Elder, and Financial Secretary. He also served on the Cemetery Board at the church. Junior served...
Louise B. Cox
Aug 2, 2023
Louise B. Cox, age 80, of Seymour, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour, surrounded by her loving family. Louise was a member of Seymour Christian Church for over 15 years. Mrs. Cox received her Bachelor of Science degree and Franklin master's degree from Indiana University. She taught at Schmitt Elementary School and Clifty Creek...
Helen Marie Anderson
Jul 29, 2023
Helen Marie Anderson, age 82, of Brownstown, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Hoosier Christian Village, Brownstown. Helen was a longtime member of Clearspring Baptist Church. She was employed at Dura Automotive for over 30 years, and Helen was proud to be a breast cancer survivor. Helen loved her family, especially her grandchildren, and loved watching them play...
Emma Jean (Smith) Hanner
Jul 24, 2023
Emma Jean (Smith) Hanner, age 81, of Norman, passed away at her residence on the family farm on Monday, July 24, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Hanner attended Norman Community Church, and she had a strong faith. She was a 1960 graduate of Clearspring High School. Emma was employed as a teacher's assistant at the Medora Community School...
Dr. Max Harold Middendorf
Jul 20, 2023
Dr. Max Harold Middendorf, age 82, of Brownstown, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Hoosier Christian Village, surrounded by his loving family. Dr. Middendorf was baptized in May of 1941, and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Jonesville. He was a current member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Brownstown, for more than 30 years, where he served as...
William E. Shaw Jr.
Jul 17, 2023
William E. Shaw, Jr., age 63, of Seymour, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour. Mr. Shaw was employed as a surveyor for INDOT for more than 20 years prior to his retirement. William was an amazing husband and father. He loved fishing and cooking for family and friends, and he was known for his...
Richard Benjamin Raabe
Jul 8, 2023
Richard Benjamin Raabe, age 90, of Seymour, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Richard was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Seymour. He was very active in church, loved to sing hymns, and was a faithful reader of the Bible throughout his life. Richard grew up in Montrose, South Dakota, helping...
Verlin Jerry Warren
Jul 2, 2023
Verlin Jerry Warren, age 89, of Brownstown, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Warren was a life-time member of Mt. Zion Methodist Church. Jerry became employed with Mitchell & Stark following his graduation from high school. He retired as superintendent of the company after more than 50 years...
Dale Wesley Bowman
Jun 28, 2023
Dale Wesley Bowman, age 91, of Seymour, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Lutheran Community Home, Seymour, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Bowman was a life-time member of Central Christian Church, Seymour. Dale was a graduate of Clearspring High School, where he played basketball. He was proud to tell family and friends that he graduated third in...
Wanda Louise Collins
Jun 25, 2023
Wanda Louise Collins, age 79, of Medora, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Collins attended Honeytown Christian Church. She retired from Silgan after numerous years of employment. Wanda loved her family dearly, and she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her great-great granddaughter. Her family...
Harold Thomas Fox
Jun 7, 2023
Harold Thomas Fox, age 94, of the Liberty community of rural Norman, Indiana, departed this life to be with his Lord and Savior and his wife of 74 years on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at his home. He was accompanied to the end of his life by his loving family. The youngest of 11 children, he was born on January...
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