Obituaries
Obituaries
Jean Ellen (Gay) Meyer
Aug 17, 2024
Jean Ellen (Gay) Meyer, age 83, of White Creek, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, August 17, 2024, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Meyer was baptized into the Christian faith as a child in Surprise, Indiana, and confirmed in faith on March 22, 1959, at St. John's Lutheran Church, White Creek....
Marian Holloway
Aug 16, 2024
Marian Holloway, age 97, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2024, at Silver Oaks Health Campus, Columbus. Mrs. Holloway was a member of the Brownstown United Methodist Church. Marian cherished her family, and she loved all social gatherings with family and friends. She was a devoted beautician in Aurora for many years. She delighted in traveling with...
Mary V. (Mcelfresh) Otte
Aug 12, 2024
Mary V. (McElfresh) Otte, age 89, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, August 12, 2024, at her home. Mary had a strong faith and was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan. She also belonged to the Ladies Aid at the church and served in various offices through the years. Mrs. Otte was employed as a secretary...
Richard Leon Blaker Sr.
Aug 9, 2024
Richard Leon Blaker, Sr., age 78, of Freetown, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Blaker had a strong faith and was a member of Freetown Church of Christ. Richard was employed at Cummins Engine Co., retiring after 30 years of service. He was also an EMT with Ross Ambulance Service...
Gary Alan Wischmeier
Jul 31, 2024
Gary Alan Wischmeier, age 75, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, July 31, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Wischmeier had a strong faith, and he was a life-time member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan, where he was baptized in Christ on June 25, 1949, confirmed in faith on April 15, 1962, and...
Paul David Nunn
Jul 23, 2024
Paul David Nunn, age 92, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, July 23, 2024, at IU Health Bloomington Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Nunn was a member of Kurtz Church of the Nazarene. Paul worked at Airco Industrial for over 30 years, and he was a past member of the Masonic Lodge. Paul treasured his...
Larry Wayne Lewis
Jul 17, 2024
Larry Wayne Lewis, age 80, of Seymour, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Lewis had a strong faith, and he was a lifetime and very active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Borchers, where he was baptized in Christ, confirmed in faith, and united in holy marriage to...
Thomas Andrew Schryer
Jul 14, 2024
Thomas Andrew Schryer, age 54, of Seymour, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at his home in his wife's loving arms. Tom served in the United States Navy, and he was a safety and training coordinator on an offshore drilling rig, the latest being with Valaris. He was an active member of the Redding Township Volunteer Fire Department for...
Marvin F. Ratcliff
Jul 8, 2024
Marvin F. Ratcliff, age 82, of Casselberry, Florida, formerly of Brownstown, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Ratcliff was a member of Vallonia Christian Church. Marvin worked in various areas of management at Burroughs Corporation (Unisys) for many years in different locations throughout the United States. He also worked for...
Kenneth L. Kendall
Jul 8, 2024
Kenneth L. Kendall, age 66, of Seymour, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, July 8, 2024, at The Lutheran Community Home, Seymour. Mr. Kendall was a lifetime member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Jonesville, where he was baptized in Christ on November 14, 1957, and confirmed in faith on April 12, 1981. It is a life celebration, as Kenny enjoyed...
Norma Jean Wischmeier
Jun 28, 2024
Norma Jean Wischmeier, age 91, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, June 28, 2024, at Forest Path of the Lutheran Community Home, Seymour. Mrs. Wischmeier was baptized in Christ, confirmed in faith, and united in holy marriage to her beloved husband, Marvin, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Sauers. After her marriage, she became a member of St. Paul...
Kevin E. Woodward
Jun 23, 2024
Kevin E. Woodward, age 63, of Indianapolis, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at I.U. Health, Indianapolis. Mr. Woodward had a strong faith, and he loved reading the Bible. Kevin did flooring installations for more than 40 years. He raced super mod race cars for five years, enjoyed camping and fishing, and he had a love for painting. Born...
Ronald E. Robertson
Jun 16, 2024
Ronald E. Robertson, age 75, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour, going home on Father's Day to see The Heavenly Father. Ron was a member of the Brownstown First Baptist Church, serving in various positions through the years. His greatest love was farming and raising Angus cattle. He also had a...
Ruth Virginia (Gillaspy) Gossman
Jun 15, 2024
Ruth Virginia (Gillaspy) Gossman, age 103, of Bloomington and formerly of Brownstown, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at the home of her son. Ruth graduated in 1943 from Indiana University with a degree in Home Economics. She was a teacher with the school systems at North Madison, Columbus, and Decatur Township in Indianapolis for more than 20 years....
Elinda Gayle Williams
Jun 12, 2024
Elinda Gayle Williams, age 80, of Freetown, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Gayle was a member of Brownstown Church of the Nazarene. Gayle loved her family, and she enjoyed taking care of the elderly. Born on August 11, 1943, in Bartholomew County, Gayle was the daughter of Arthur and Flotilla...
Mark D. Tape
Jun 11, 2024
Mark D. Tape, age 63, of Vallonia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mark had a strong faith, and he was a life-time member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan, where he was baptized in Christ, confirmed in faith, and united in holy marriage to his wife, Judy. He held...
Mary-Jo Ann Reinbold
Jun 8, 2024
Mary-Jo Ann Reinbold, age 91, of Brownstown, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Columbus Regional Hospital. Mary-Jo was a very active member of Brownstown United Methodist Church for over 40 years. She had a passion for and loved volunteering at the church. Mrs. Reinbold was a cosmetologist for many years, and she was also a teacher's aide...
Delores (Wayt) Fields
Jun 5, 2024
Delores (Wayt) Fields, age 92, of Brownstown, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Fields attended Freetown Church of Christ. Delores was employed at Arvins, Seymour Shirt Factory, and the Jackson Park nursing home. While working, she raised her six children, whom she loved dearly. She also loved sewing...
Gregory Vernon Prange
May 25, 2024
Gregory Vernon Prange, age 63, of Seymour, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, May 25, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Mr. Prange had a strong faith and was a lifelong and active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Seymour, where he served on the Board of Elders. Greg was baptized in Christ on...
Denise Kaye Johnson-Lucas
May 20, 2024
Denise Kaye Johnson-Lucas, age 70, of Norman, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Lucas was a housewife. She loved and treasured her family dearly, and she also loved and had a passion for sewing for other people, especially residents of nursing homes. She loved her cat, Willie, and...
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