Lowell F. Wessel
Oct 4, 2025
Lowell F. Wessel, age 93, of Seymour, passed away late Saturday evening, October 4, 2025, at the Lutheran Community Home in Seymour surrounded by his loving family. Lowell was a man of deep faith and a lifelong, devoted member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan. He was baptized in Christ on December 20, 1931, and confirmed in his faith on...
Raymond Eugene Planck
Oct 2, 2025
Raymond Eugene Planck, age 88, of Seymour, passed away on Thursday evening, October 2, 2025, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour, with his loved ones by his side. A beloved husband to Carolyn, God called Eugene to come home. Eugene left his physical body, to be absent from the body and be present with the Lord. Mr. Planck was a member...
Jerry Lee "Rocket" Melloncamp
Sep 29, 2025
Jerry Lee "Rocket" Melloncamp, age 77, of Seymour, passed away early Monday morning, September 29, 2025, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, Columbus, surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was baptized in Christ on July 4, 1948, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Seymour, and he publicly confirmed his faith on March 26, 1961, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in...
Michael C. Huffman
Sep 28, 2025
Michael C. Huffman, age 72, of Brownstown, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Huffman attended Medora Baptist Church for many years. Mike graduated from Medora High School in 1971. His career included working for Bateman Construction and serving as an advisor at Aisin from 1993 until his retirement in...
Jeffery Thomas Clark
Sep 27, 2025
Jeffery Thomas Clark, age 67, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 27, 2025, with his loved ones by his side. Jeff was baptized on Monday, September 22, 2025, at his home in Brownstown. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Seymour. Jeff dedicated forty years of service to the United States Postal Service, a...
Joseph "Joe" Robertson
Sep 26, 2025
Joseph "Joe" Robertson, M.D., M.B.A., former President of Oregon Health & Science University, a dedicated physician, visionary leader, and beloved mentor who devoted more than four decades of service to advancing health care, education, and research across the state, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the age of 73. Dr. Robertson was a graduate of Brownstown Central High...
Larry William Cox
Sep 19, 2025
Larry William Cox, age 77, of Freetown, passed away peacefully at his home, overlooking his property, on Friday afternoon, September 19, 2025, with his loved ones surrounding him. Mr. Cox was a devoted member of Christiansburg Church in Brown County. Larry was employed at Cummins Engine Company and was a member of the Diesel Workers Union, where he worked from...
Dariusz Zbigniew Klapacz
Sep 16, 2025
Dariusz Zbigniew Klapacz, age 51, of Seymour, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Mr. Klapacz attended St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Seymour. Dariusz was a dedicated and hardworking individual, who devoted 13 years of committed service as the plant manager at Alterra Plastics in Seymour and New Jersey. Dariusz loved his family immensely and took great pride in...
Raymond G. Friend
Sep 15, 2025
Raymond G. Friend, age 84, of Seymour, passed away peacefully late Monday evening, September 15, 2025, at Columbus Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Friend was baptized in Christ and confirmed in faith on March 12, 1967, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Seymour, marking the beginning of his Christian faith and lifelong membership there. Throughout the years, he...
Kenneth "Kenny" Eugene Sherman
Sep 14, 2025
Kenneth "Kenny" Eugene Sherman, age 77, of Freetown, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Lutheran Community Home, Seymour, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Sherman was a devoted member of Cortland Christian Church. Kenny dedicated more than 30 years of service to the Indiana State Highway Department in Seymour prior to his retirement. Kenny loved his family dearly....
Velma Jean Scott
Sep 5, 2025
Velma Jean Scott, age 85, of Freetown, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Velma was a devoted, life-time member of Freetown Church of Christ. Mrs. Scott dedicated 15 years of service to the Excello Shirt Factory in Seymour. Velma was also a gifted artist, known for her breathtaking portraits that...
Craig Evan Darlage
Sep 5, 2025
Craig Evan Darlage, age 63, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully at his home early Friday morning, September 5, 2025, with his loved ones by his side. Craig was a lifelong, dedicated member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Brownstown, where he was baptized in Christ on June 17, 1962, and confirmed in his faith on May 2, 1976. Throughout the years,...
Dolores Helen Aelick
Sep 5, 2025
Dolores Helen Aelick, age 97, of Seymour, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025, in her own home surrounded by her loving family and friends. The family is planning a celebration of life and details will follow. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the caring staff at Spurgeon Funeral Home, Inc. Online memories and condolences may be given at...
Gregory Carl Schepman
Aug 30, 2025
Gregory Carl Schepman, age 47, of Crothersville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, August 30, 2025, on his family farm. Greg had a strong faith and was a devoted, lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Sauers, where he was baptized into Christ on December 18, 1977, and confirmed in his faith on April 12, 1992. He held various offices...
Norma Jean Mccord
Aug 30, 2025
Norma Jean McCord, age 89, of Seymour, passed away in the early morning hours on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Lutheran Community Home, Seymour. Norma was baptized into Christ on July 5, 1936, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Seymour, and later confirmed in her faith on April 2, 1950, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Columbus. Her confirmation verse was...
Patsy Ann Hanner
Aug 29, 2025
Patsy Ann Hanner, age 76, of Freetown, passed away on Friday afternoon, August 29, 2025, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour. Patsy was a lifelong member of Kurtz Church of the Nazarene, and she also attended Freetown Church of the Nazarene. Patsy had a deep love for the Lord and a strong desire to grow in her knowledge of Him. Mrs....
Alex William Mcpike
Aug 28, 2025
Alex William McPike, age 36, of Seymour, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Franciscan Health, Greenwood, surrounded by his loving family and a close friend. Alex was a longtime member of Brownstown Christian Church, where he served on the First Impression Ministry, Discipleship Team, and the Media Department. He had a strong faith and often quoted his favorite...
Harold "Pete" Herman Engelau
Aug 24, 2025
Harold "Pete" Herman Engelau, age 76, of Seymour, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Sunday, August 24, 2025, at his family farm, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Engelau was a lifelong and devoted member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Borchers. He was baptized into Christ on February 27, 1949, and confirmed in his faith on June 2, 1963....
Peggy Jean Hehman
Aug 21, 2025
Peggy Jean Hehman, age 68, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. After months of fighting, Peggy finally won her battle against Acute Myloid Leukemia and now sits at the feet of Jesus. Peggy was blessed to live 37 years in her home on Old Vallonia Road with her...
Dr. James Wesley Whitler
Aug 10, 2025
Dr. James Wesley Whitler, age 77, a respected physician and resident of Jackson County, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, August 10, 2025. Dr. Wes Whitler graduated from Jeffersonville High School in 1965, earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1968, and completed his medical degree in pathology in 1972. In 1976,...
