Obituaries

Obituaries

Wilbur Nieman

Wilbur Nieman

Jun 10, 2017

Wilbur Nieman, age 86, of Seymour, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Lutheran Community Home, Seymour. Mr. Nieman was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Sauers, where he was involved in the Men's Club and Dartball team for many years. He retired from the Brownstown U.S. Post Office and farming. Mr. Nieman enjoyed gardening, the Farmer's Market,...

John H. "Butch" Robertson

John H. "Butch" Robertson

Jun 7, 2017

John Henry "Butch" Robertson, 78, of Brownstown, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at his residence. Butch worked at the Robertson Corporation for over 50 years and was president until his retirement. He was a veteran of the US Army, and served in Vietnam. Mr. Robertson was a member of the Peoples Bank Board of Directors since 1997. He...

Gerald "Bingo" Hackman

Gerald "Bingo" Hackman

Jun 1, 2017

Gerald "Bingo" Hackman, age 79, of Brownstown, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Hackman was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Sauers, where he served on numerous church committees. He was a 1955 graduate of Tampico High School. He was a school bus driver for 55 years and was recognized by Brownstown Central...

Robert E. Stout

Robert E. Stout

May 31, 2017

Robert E. Stout, age 59, of Freetown, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at I.U. Health, Indianapolis. Mr. Stout was a member of the Seymour Harvest Church and was an engineer at Valeo Sylvania for 29 years. Mr. Stout loved his family and friends and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed storytelling and making people laugh. Born...

Paul David Hill

Paul David Hill

May 17, 2017

Paul David Hill, age 83, of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Hill served in the United States Navy and also served in the United States Air Force. He was a member of the Washington Lodge #13 F&AM in Brownstown, Scottish Rite in Indianapolis, York Rite in Seymour, Shriner's in Indianapolis and the...

Larry R. Spurgeon

Larry R. Spurgeon

May 11, 2017

Larry R. Spurgeon, 71, of Brownstown, Indiana, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Larry was a member of the Brownstown Presbyterian Church, where he had served as Elder and on a variety of church committees. Larry retired after 30 years as Jackson County Chief Probation Officer in 2001. He was owner and...

Philip Lawrence Nash

Philip Lawrence Nash

May 5, 2017

Philip Lawrence Nash, age 77, of Brownstown, Indiana, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017 at Lutheran Community Home, Seymour. Mr. Nash was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan, where he was active in church organizations and activities. He was also a member of the Lutheran Men's Chorus and a member of the Jackson County Genealogical Society. Mr....

John Wesley Spurgeon

John Wesley Spurgeon

May 4, 2017

John Wesley Spurgeon, age 83, of Freetown, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Spurgeon was a member of the Brownstown United Methodist Church. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was also a retired farmer. Mr. Spurgeon was also a member of the National Guard, Spurs and Wheels Saddle Club and Jackson County...

Linda K Wischmeier

Linda K Wischmeier

Apr 1, 2017

Linda K. Klosterman Schafstall Wischmeier, age 64, of Brownstown, Indiana, passed away at her residence on Saturday, April, 1, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan, and was active in the Ladies Aid at the church. Her smile and laughter was contagious and she enjoyed being a faithful servant to all. She...

Donna Sue Hillenburg Callahan

Donna Sue Hillenburg Callahan

Mar 24, 2017

Donna Sue Hillenburg Callahan, age 49, of Medora, Indiana, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017 at Kindred Hospital South, Greenwood, Indiana. Mrs. Callahan was a member of the First Assembly of God, Bedord, Indiana. She was employed at White River Lodge in Bedford and was activity director there for the past several years. She also worked as a certified...

Betty-Jo Perry

Betty-Jo Perry

Mar 17, 2017

Betty-Jo Perry, age 87, of Brownstown, Indiana, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017 at Hoosier Christian Village, Brownstown. Mrs. Perry was a member of the First Baptist Church of Brownstown and Brownstown Psi Iota Xi. She was an insurance agent with Foster Storey Insurance Co. and also helped her husband at Perry Jewelry Store. Mrs. Perry enjoyed playing golf,...

Myrtle Jean Stuckwisch

Myrtle Jean Stuckwisch

Mar 12, 2017

Myrtle Jean Stuckwisch, age 89, of Seymour, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Covered Bridge Health Campus, Seymour. Mrs. Stuckwisch was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Sauers. She retired from Dicksons and was a homemaker. Born on June 26, 1927, in Jackson County, Indiana, she was the daughter of Leo and Emma Auffenberg Wehrkamp, both of...

Mary Jane Goforth Fleming

Mary Jane Goforth Fleming

Mar 8, 2017

Mary Jane Goforth Fleming, age 73, of Sebastian, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Mrs. Fleming graduated from Clearspring High School and moved to Sebastian, Florida, in 1972. Mary Jane was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Vero Beach, Florida. She was a CNA and care giver in Sebastian and Vero Beach, Florida for many...

Patricia J. Forgey

Patricia J. Forgey

Mar 7, 2017

Patricia J. Forgey, age 86, of Brownstown, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital, Greenwood, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Forgey was a member of the Brownstown United Methodist Church, BPO, Elks Auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary. She graduated from Indiana Business College and was employed with Dr. Lyman Overshiner, Reeves Pulley Company and...

Greg Stevens

Greg Stevens

Feb 25, 2017

Greg Stevens, age 56, of Norman, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour, surrounded by his companion, Lora Laney, and family. Mr. Stevens attended the Kurtz Church of the Nazarene and walked the journey of life with his best friend and companion of 25 years. He graduated from Bloomington South High School. He...

Hazel I. Willcutt

Hazel I. Willcutt

Feb 7, 2017

Hazel I. Willcutt, age 89, of Medora, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour. Mrs. Willcutt was a member of the Medora Christian Church and a member of the Carr Township Conservation Club and Jackson County Conservation Council. She retired from Medora Plastics Factory. Born on April 14, 1927, in Marion County, Indiana, she...

Irene A. Terkhorn

Irene A. Terkhorn

Feb 4, 2017

Irene A. Terkhorn, age 86, of Seymour, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Lutheran Community Home, Seymour. Mrs. Terkhorn was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. She was a devoted housewife and mother. Born on February 23, 1930, in Champaign, Illinois, she was the daughter of George H. and Amalie Borcherding Tape, both...

Vernon Taylor

Vernon Taylor

Jan 23, 2017

Vernon Taylor, age 77, of Seymour, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2017, at Hoosier Christian Village, Brownstown, with his family by his side. Mr. Taylor was a member of Freetown Church of Christ. He retired from Cummins Engine Co. after 27 years of service and belonged to the Cummins Diesel Workers Union. Mr. Taylor was an avid I.U....

R. Joseph Clark

R. Joseph Clark

Jan 23, 2017

R. Joseph Clark, age 86, of Seymour, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2017, at his residence. Dr. Clark was an Eagle Scout and a member of the Brownstown Presbyterian Church, where he was an Elder. He also served in the United States Navy. He enjoyed water sports, snow skiing, golfing and motorcycling. Dr. Clark was a dentist in...

Patricia Rose "Pat" Schwein

Patricia Rose "Pat" Schwein

Jan 3, 2017

Patricia Rose "Pat" Schwein, age 86, of Brownstown, Indiana, a devoted wife and mother, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. She was surrounded by her loving sons and her best friend, Jeannie Salyer, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour. Pat will be remembered by those who knew her as their telephone operator and as one who...

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