Obituaries
Obituaries
Ginger Lee Deaton
Mar 30, 2025
Ginger Lee Deaton, age 62, of Brownstown, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Deaton was a member of Haleysburg Nazarene Church. She devoted many years of service as a shipping clerk at NTN. Ginger held her family close to her heart and truly treasured the moments spent together,...
Carolyn L. (Wolka) Kidd
Mar 27, 2025
Carolyn L. (Wolka) Kidd, age 98, of Crothersville, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Kidd was a dedicated member of Tampico Baptist Church, actively participating in numerous church activities throughout her life. Carolyn devoted 27 years of service to Nolting's Super Valu in Brownstown before retiring in September of 1992. Carolyn valued her...
Willard "Bill" Henry Carl Schepman
Mar 25, 2025
Willard "Bill" Henry Carl Schepman, age 99, of Brownstown, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour. Mr. Schepman was a life-time member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Sauers, and was also a member of the church's Men's Club. Bill was a dedicated lifelong farmer, working on a farm that had been passed down through seven...
Joyce Hackman
Mar 23, 2025
Joyce Hackman, age 86, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, March 23, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Joyce's strong faith was a guiding presence throughout her life. She was baptized in Christ and confirmed in faith at Emanuel Lutheran Church, Dudleytown. Together with her husband, Earl, she later became an active member of Immanuel...
Roger Dale Holman
Mar 23, 2025
Roger Dale Holman, age 70, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, March 23, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Holman was a member of Mount Eden Christian Church. Roger was a compassionate man, always eager to assist anyone in need. His love for his family was immense, and he especially cherished time spent with...
Ivan Sidney "Sid" Connell
Mar 17, 2025
Ivan Sidney "Sid" Connell, age 82, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, March 17, 2025, at Hoosier Health & Living, Brownstown. Mr. Connell was of the Christian faith. Sid graduated from Mitchell High School at the age of 17. After graduating, he worked until he turned 18, at which point he enlisted in the United States Navy. He...
Loretta (Beldon) Hoevener
Mar 14, 2025
Loretta (Beldon) Hoevener, age 90, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, March 14, 2025, at Hoosier Health & Living, Brownstown. Loretta was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Brownstown, where she held various church offices, including president of the Ladies Aid, traveling Lutherans group, and a member of the church prayer group and the Endowment Board. She...
Joseph Glenn Gallion
Mar 9, 2025
Joseph Glenn Gallion, age 86, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital, Indianapolis, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Gallion had a strong faith and was a devoted lifelong member of Brownstown Church of the Nazarene, where he served as a church board member and taught Sunday School for numerous years. Joe worked...
Lillian B. Edwards
Mar 7, 2025
Lillian B. Edwards, 89, of Crothersville, peacefully passed away on the evening of Friday, March 7, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her cherished family, one day shy of her 90th birthday. Family was of utmost importance to Lillian. They were her top priority and the center of her world. She treasured her family with all her heart, and they...
Karen Sue Schlehuser
Mar 7, 2025
Karen Sue Schlehuser, age 84, of Columbus, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Schlehuser was baptized, confirmed, and married at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Seymour. After her marriage, she and her husband, Harry, became devoted members of St. John's Lutheran Church in White Creek. Attending church and...
Janet Sue "Jan" Connell
Mar 3, 2025
Janet Sue "Jan" Connell, age 83, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, March 3, 2025, at Hoosier Christian Village, Brownstown, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Connell was affiliated with Brownstown Christian Church, and she loved assisting with the youth group at the church. She was the owner of Change & Rearrange Upholstery, a business that reflected her...
Carolyn L. Wolka
Feb 13, 2025
Carolyn L. Wolka, age 90, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, February 13, 2025, at Hoosier Christian Village, Brownstown, surrounded by her loving family. Carolyn was a life-time member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan, where she actively participated in the church's Ladies Aid. Carolyn dedicated many years to working at the ASC office in Brownstown before retiring....
Rhea Dawn Nunn
Feb 12, 2025
Rhea Dawn Nunn, age 90, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, February 12, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Nunn was a member of Kurtz Church of the Nazarene. Rhea was a beautician, who owned and operated her own salon. She also had a passion for jewelry and worked with it as well. Rhea...
Donald Keith Haggerty
Feb 12, 2025
Donald Keith Haggerty, age 72, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Haggerty attended several churches throughout his life. In 2024, he was confirmed in his faith at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Brownstown, where he was committed to being a devoted member. Don graduated from...
Ezra Michael East
Feb 6, 2025
Ezra Michael East passed away peacefully in the arms of Jesus on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at St. Vincent Women's Hospital, Indianapolis, surrounded by his loving parents. During his brief seven weeks here on Earth, he taught everyone the true meaning of strength, and he will always be remembered. Ezra Michael was the son of Alex and Abigail (Walker) East...
Larry D. Fox
Jan 30, 2025
Larry D. Fox, age 76, of Norman, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of Thursday, January 30, 2025, on his family farm. Mr. Fox was a devoted member of Liberty Christian Church throughout his life, always willing to assist whenever help was needed. In his later years, Larry fully surrendered his life and embraced Jesus. Larry graduated from Purdue University...
Delbert Arthur Rust
Jan 29, 2025
Delbert Arthur Rust, age 78, of Seymour, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Rust was a life-long and devoted member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Borchers, where he held various church offices. Delbert began his working career in high school, helping his dad and brothers spray...
Thomas "Tom" G. Garriott
Jan 29, 2025
Thomas "Tom" G. Garriott, age 87, of Seymour, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany. Mr. Garriott attended Olive Branch Baptist Church for many years. Tom served in the United States Army throughout the 1950s and worked at Cummins Engine Co. during the 1990s. He had a deep love for his family and...
Daniel Joseph Carpenter
Jan 29, 2025
Daniel Joseph Carpenter, age 62, of Seymour, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. Mr. Carpenter was a devoted member of Zion Lutheran Church, Seymour, and his commitment to the church was evident in his active participation and unwavering support. Daniel was a respected business owner of Carpenter's Commercial Supply for over 20 years and...
Dennis "Denny" Lee Wischmeier
Jan 26, 2025
Dennis "Denny" Lee Wischmeier, age 74, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at the Lutheran Community Home, Seymour, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Wischmeier was a man of strong faith. He was baptized in Christ on March 5, 1950, and confirmed in faith on March 22, 1964, both at St. John's Lutheran Church, Sauers. He...
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