Obituaries

Obituaries

Mary Lou Nolting

Mary Lou Nolting

Jul 16, 2022

Mary Lou Nolting, of Brownstown, passed away at the age of 84 on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Forest Path, Lutheran Community Home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 27, 1937, at the Horstman home, and was the daughter of Andrew E. and Mildred M. Noelker Horstman, both of whom preceded her in death. Mrs. Nolting...

Marcella Wischmeier

Marcella Wischmeier

Jul 15, 2022

Marcella Wischmeier, age 92, of Seymour, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022, at her home. Mrs. Wischmeier was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Sauers, for more than 70 years, and she was also a member of the Ladies Aid at the church. She had a strong faith, as she daily read her Bible. Marcella was a homemaker,...

Larry Allen Morris

Larry Allen Morris

Jul 11, 2022

Larry Allen Morris, age 77, of Brownstown, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Morris was a member of Driftwood Christian Church, Vallonia. Larry loved the Lord, and he served in the Christian ministry since 1967 and ministered to several Christian churches since moving to Jackson County in 1971. He received...

Richard Wells

Richard Wells

Jul 2, 2022

Richard Wells, age 94, of Bloomington, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2022, at IU Health Hospital, Bloomington. Mr. Wells was of the Methodist faith. He was a member of the United States Army and a member of the American Legion. He worked in the steel mills in Gary, was a teacher in the Gary school district most of his...

Clyde Smith

Clyde Smith

Jun 24, 2022

Clyde Smith, age 78, of Kurtz, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022, at Norton Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky. Clyde was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Medora, where he served as Treasurer for many years. Mr. Smith was a 1962 graduate of Clearspring High School, and he served in the National Guard. Clyde had a career in the banking...

Mary Juanita Johnson

Mary Juanita Johnson

May 28, 2022

Mary Juanita Johnson, age 92, of Brownstown, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Community Hospital North, Indianapolis. Private family services will be held. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the caring staff at Spurgeon Funeral Home, Inc., Brownstown.

Donna Vene (Wehmiller) Tape Patman Downing

Donna Vene (Wehmiller) Tape Patman Downing

May 9, 2022

Donna Vene (Wehmiller) Tape Patman Downing, age 83, of Vallonia, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 9, 2022, at Hoosier Christian Village, Brownstown. Donna was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan, where she was an honorary member of the Ladies Aid of the church. Mrs. Downing was a homemaker, and she loved spending time with her family. She...

Leroy William Miller

Leroy William Miller

May 5, 2022

LeRoy William Miller, age 82, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at his home. Mr. Miller was a life-time member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan, where he held several church offices and served on various church committees. LeRoy was a loving husband, father, papa, and great-grandpa, and he loved spending time with his family. He...

Larry "George" Gene Stuckwisch

Larry "George" Gene Stuckwisch

Apr 27, 2022

Larry "George" Gene Stuckwisch, age 76, of Tampico, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Stuckwisch was confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church, Sauers, and he has been a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Brownstown, since 1965. He retired from Cummins Engine Co. after 44 years of service. Larry loved...

Marlene Marie Moenning Schuerman

Marlene Marie Moenning Schuerman

Apr 26, 2022

Marlene Marie Moenning Schuerman, age 93, of Seymour, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Hoosier Christian Village, Brownstown, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Schuerman was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Sauers, where she was baptized, confirmed, and married. She was an active member of the Ladies Aid at the church. Marlene lived and worked hard...

Shirley Dean (Mitchell) Barnard

Shirley Dean (Mitchell) Barnard

Apr 20, 2022

Shirley Dean (Mitchell) Barnard, age 85, of Zephyrhills, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Mrs. Barnard was an active member of Zephyrhills First Church of the Nazarene in Zephyrhills, Florida. Born on March 28, 1937, in Shelbyville, Shirley was the daughter of Loyd Morris and Carrie Margaret (Graves) Mitchell, both of whom preceded her in death. Shirley grew...

Edna L. Baker

Edna L. Baker

Apr 17, 2022

Edna L. Baker, age 84, of Brownstown passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022, at Hoosier Christian Village, Brownstown, surrounded by her loving family. Edna graduated from Brownstown High School in 1955. She was a beautician for several years, and she also worked at Dura Automotive in Brownstown for many years, retiring in 2000. After her retirement, she was a...

Robert Clarence Reynolds, Jr.

Robert Clarence Reynolds, Jr.

Apr 17, 2022

Robert Clarence Reynolds, Jr., age 63, of Brownstown, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022. Mr. Reynolds was employed with Valeo for many years. He loved spending time with his friends, talking on his CB radio, and collecting antiques. Born on July 25, 1958, in Augusta, Georgia, he was the son of Robert and Siegrid Klose Reynolds, both of whom...

Seth Andrew Kinworthy

Seth Andrew Kinworthy

Apr 12, 2022

Seth Andrew Kinworthy, age 43, of Seymour, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Mr. Kinworthy attended Brownstown Church of the Nazarene. Seth loved spending time with his family, especially his children. His children were the "love" of his life. Seth was a tree trimmer, loved woodworking, playing intramural sports, and he was an avid Indianapolis Colts fan. Born on...

Jane Elizabeth Pilman Tormoehlen

Jane Elizabeth Pilman Tormoehlen

Apr 7, 2022

Jane Elizabeth Pilman Tormoehlen, age 83, of Seymour, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Tormoehlen was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, Seymour. Jane was a homemaker, and she had the privilege of staying home and raising her children until they were grown and on their own in life. She...

Billie J. Blann

Billie J. Blann

Mar 31, 2022

Billie J. Blann, age 89, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Blann was a member of Brownstown Christian Church since 2005, and he was a coal miner for 41 years before retiring. Mr. Blann loved his wife and his family dearly. He loved spending time with his...

Vicky Jo Pittman

Vicky Jo Pittman

Mar 28, 2022

Vicky Jo Pittman, age 63, of Brownstown, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022. Mrs. Pittman was a housewife, and she loved her family dearly. Family was very important to Vicky. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and she loved spoiling her children and grandchildren during the holidays. She also loved baking and cooking for her...

Brenda Kay Casey

Brenda Kay Casey

Mar 23, 2022

Brenda Kay Casey, age 74, of Brownstown, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Casey was employed with Arvin Industries for more than 15 years. Born on August 25, 1947, in Columbus, Brenda was the daughter of Cecil and Mary Hornback Denny, both of whom preceded her in death. On October...

Sharon K. Curry

Sharon K. Curry

Mar 21, 2022

Sharon K. Curry, age 79, of Brownstown, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022, at Blake Medical Center, Bradenton, Florida. Ms. Curry was a member of the Brownstown Christian Church. Sharon graduated from Clearspring High School in 1961, and she attended Indiana Business College in Indianapolis. She was a retired USDA inspector and an active member of the National Retired...

Edith E. Wayman

Edith E. Wayman

Mar 19, 2022

Edith E. Wayman, age 101, of Brownstown, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Hoosier Christian Village, Brownstown. Mrs. Wayman was a member of Brownstown United Methodist Church. Edith was employed with Jackson County REMC, retiring in 1982. She loved traveling with her husband. Born on September 10, 1920, in Dale, Indiana, she was the daughter of Reverend Edward...

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