Christopher M. Mcfarland
Apr 2, 2020
Christopher M. McFarland, 47, Greensburg, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at his residence. Born, October 3, 1972 in Greensburg, Indiana, he was the son of Donald and Carol (Mitchell) McFarland. Chris was a 1991 graduate from Greensburg Community High School. He was married to Chris Mosley on July 12, 1997 and she survives. He is also survived...
James Elbert Pruett
Apr 1, 2020
James Elbert Pruett, passed away in Indianapolis on April 1, 2020 following a valiant fight against Covid-19. Born July 4, 1957 in Indianapolis to Cecil and Margaret (Kirby) Pruett, they precede him in death. Spending much of his early youth in Orleans, IN Jim moved to Greensburg where he assisted his father with the family business installing and repairing...
Sandy Callahan
Mar 31, 2020
Sandy Callahan, 65, Westport, passed away on March 31, 2020 at her residence in Westport. Born, August 14, 1954 in Marion County, she was the daughter of Jack Russell Garwood, Sr. and Helen Marie (Raines) Garwood. Sandy was a member of Hope Community Church of God, she was an avid bingo goer with her daughter Nicole, and she loved her...
Michael M. Mathews
Mar 30, 2020
Michael M. Mathews, 66, Osgood, passed away on March 30, 2020 at Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville.
Born, March 12, 1954 in Ripley County, he was the son of Ohmer and Margaret (Kinnett) Mathews.
Mike worked as a forklift driver for Batesville Tool and Die. He was a former member of the Versailles Church of...
Carol Jean Young
Mar 30, 2020
Carol Jean Young, 85, Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020 at the Morning Breeze Health Campus in Greensburg. Born December 11, 1934 in Decatur County, Indiana, she was the daughter Edgar James and Telitha (Krone) Meyer. Carol graduated from New Point High School in 1952. She retired from Meyerrose Electric. She had been a member of...
Robert Page Rust
Mar 28, 2020
Robert Page Rust, Greensburg civic leader, merchant, activist and coach, died Saturday, March 28 at his home in Morning Breeze Retirement Center and Health Care. He was 88. His is one of the first deaths in Decatur County attributed to Covid-19.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Rita (Navarra) Rust, also at Morning Breeze....
Mark Edward Wittkamper
Mar 26, 2020
Mark “Porky” E. Wittkamper, 55, Westport, passed away on March 26, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. Born, May 27 th , 1964 in Batesville, he was the son of Dale “Pork” and Sandra (Laws) Wittkamper. Mark graduated from Greensburg High School in 1982. He worked for Delta Faucet in Greensburg for over 20 years and was currently...
Roman M. Johannigman
Mar 25, 2020
Roman M. Johannigman, 91, Millhousen, passed away on March 25, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Born, March 15, 1929 in Decatur County, he was the son of Mathias and Cecilia (Thole) Johannigman. Roman graduated from Napoleon High School. He joined the Army and served his country during the Korean Conflict from 1951 until 1953. Roman worked...
Jerelyn L. Koester
Mar 12, 2020
Jerelyn L. Koester, 73, Greensburg, passed away on March 12, 2020 at Aspen Place Health Campus in Greensburg. Born, January 25, 1947 in Greensburg, she was the daughter of Millard and Pansy Cummins. Jerelyn was a stay at home mother and worked for Rust Wholesale in Greensburg before retirement. She was married to Paul Koester on February 25, 1978, and...
Doris J. Pope
Mar 1, 2020
Doris J. Pope, 85, Greensburg, passed away on March 1, 2020 at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital. Born, December 12, 1934 in Cynthiana, Kentucky, she was the daughter of George and Ethel (Ashbrook) Fightmaster. Doris was a member of the New Point Christian Church. She owned and operated Doris’ Sugar Shack in Greensburg for over 32 years before retiring. Doris...
Luella J. Lecher
Feb 28, 2020
Luella J. Lecher, 83, Greensburg, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020 at the Heritage House Nursing Home in Greensburg. Born, May 1, 1936 in Sandusky, Indiana, she was the daughter of Bernard J. and Cecilia M. (Hessler) Harpring. Luella had been a Nanny in Cincinnati. She was a seamstress and she had worked at the Carol Cook Dress...
Fred T. Shoopman
Feb 24, 2020
Fred T. Shoopman, 89, entered the pearly gates of heaven to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, February 24, 2020. Born, September 15, 1930 in Batesville, he was the son of Jessie and Della (Martin) Shoopman. Fred worked at Mitchell Consolidated Veneer Sawmill for 17 years until it closed, then he worked at Delta Faucet for 18...
Penny Marie Hipskind
Feb 21, 2020
Penny Marie Hipskind – wife, mom, friend, and Nana-extraordinaire – passed away on February 21, 2020, with the love of her life, her husband of 40 years and high school sweetheart, Keith, by her side. Throughout her battle with cancer, but especially in her final days, her home was filled with great food, raucous conversation, and reverent prayer. Each...
Raymond M. Troyer
Feb 21, 2020
Raymond M. Troyer, 85, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020 at Columbus Regional Hospital. Born, June 17, 1934 in Millersburg, Ohio, he was the son of Mose and Alta (Kuhn) Troyer. Raymond was a cabinet maker and a storekeeper. He was married to Ella (Yoder) Troyer on May 23, 1957 and she preceded him in death on February 8,...
Paul O. Ricke
Feb 14, 2020
Paul O. Ricke, 96, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020 at Heritage House Nursing Home in Greensburg. Born, December 13, 1923 in Greensburg, he was the son of Leo and Luella (Buell) Ricke. Paul served in the Navy during WWII from 1941 – 1943. He worked on the Railroad, was the Auditor for the State of Indiana, and...
Arthur J. Duerstock
Feb 7, 2020
Arthur J. “Artie” Duerstock, 79, Greensburg, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020 at the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Born, August 25, 1940 in Greensburg, Indiana, he was the son of Alvin and Hilda (Feldman) Duerstock. Arthur graduated from Napoleon High School in 1958. He then worked for Marsh Supermarket for 45 years. He enjoyed fishing, playing Euchre, ping...
Susie Young
Feb 4, 2020
Susie Young, 73, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Aspen Place Health Campus in Greensburg. Born, May 25, 1946 in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was the daughter of George Allen and Edna P. (Combs) Raines. Susie graduated from University High School in 1964. She was a housewife and also worked in the cafeteria at Rosenmund Elementary School in...
James J. Blankman
Feb 2, 2020
James J. Blankman, 88, Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at the Aspen Place Health Campus in Greensburg. Born October 11, 1931in Greensburg, he was the son of Bernard and Clara (Hardebeck) Blankman. He graduated from Napoleon High School and then served in the Army as a Corporal during the Korean War. After his return from...
Ruth M. Moore
Jan 28, 2020
Ruth M. Moore, 83, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Morning Breeze Nursing Home in Greensburg. Born, April 25, 1936 in Jackson, Indiana, she was the daughter of George and Lena (Pomery) Pflum. Ruth was married to Donald Moore and together they had six children. She is survived by one son; Gary (Katie) Moore, Greensburg, five daughters; Mariann...
Betty Jane Boing
Jan 23, 2020
Betty Jane Boing, 94, Greensburg, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at the Heritage House Nursing Home in Greensburg. Born, January 15, 1926 in Millhousen, Indiana, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Marcella (Fry) Redelman. Betty graduated from Napoleon High School. She was married James S. Boing on May 14, 1947 in Millhousen and they were married...
