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David O. Smith

David O. Smith

Oct 3, 2018

David O. Smith, 76, Greensburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg. Born, October 9, 1941 in Perry County, Kentucky, he was the son of Ray and Reva Marie (Cole) Smith.  David was a former DSI employee. He is survived by two brothers, Ray Smith, Jr., Hamilton, OH, Gene Smith, Greenwood;...

Robert A Skotzke

Robert A Skotzke

Oct 2, 2018

Robert Arthur Skotzke Sr, 76, passed away October 2 in Venice, FL. He was born on February 28, 1942 in Detroit Michigan to Arthur and Betty Skotzke. His family moved to Greensburg in 1953. Bob was married to Ruth Wilhoit and she survives.   Bob fulfilled his life long dream of working with his father when they opened Skotzke Auto...

Ruth A. Parish

Ruth A. Parish

Sep 29, 2018

Ruth A. Parish, 93, passed away on September 29, 2018 at Heritage House Nursing Home in Greensburg.  She was born on April 24, 1925 in Atchison, Kansas to Peter and Anna (Clye) Goldt.  Ruth graduated from High School in Atchison, Kansas in 1945. She worked at South Decatur High School in the cafeteria and then was a caregiver locally until...

Virgil Sweezey

Virgil Sweezey

Sep 28, 2018

Virgil Sweezey, 74, passed away on September 28, 2018 at Arbor Grove Village Nursing Home in Greensubrg.  He was born on May 7, 1944 in New Hampton, Ohio to Charles Edward Sweezey and Henrietta (Mauer) Obermeyer.  Virgil married Joyce U. Sturgill in 1983 and she preceded him in death on November 11, 1994.  Graveside services will take place on Wednesday,...

Stephen J. Reen

Stephen J. Reen

Sep 24, 2018

Dr. Stephen J. Reen, 52, of Greensburg, IN passed away on Monday, September 24 th , 2018 after a brief battle with cancer.  Stephen was born on March 5, 1966 to Bernard and Teresa Reen of Buffalo, NY. He is survived by his mother, 5 brothers and 4 sisters. He is also survived by his wife of 23 years,...

Glenn Demoss Moore

Glenn Demoss Moore

Sep 20, 2018

Glenn Demoss Moore, 91, Greensburg, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at the Aspen Place Health Campus in Greensburg.  Born, April 22, 1927 in Fayette County, Ohio, he was the son of Albert Demoss and Nona Faye (Wolfe) Moore.  Glenn graduated in 1945 from Washington Court House High School in Washington Court House, Ohio.  On June 6, 1948...

Travis Paul Wenning

Travis Paul Wenning

Sep 12, 2018

Travis Paul Wenning, 6, passed away on September 12, 2018 at home with his family by his side.  He was born on November 1, 2011 in Greensburg to Nick and Julie (Holzer) Wenning.  Travis fought as hard as he could and had the whole community “Pulling” for him but he ultimately lost his battle with cancer.  He was in...

Helen L. Bruner

Helen L. Bruner

Sep 12, 2018

Helen Louise Bruner, 75, Osgood, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at the Manderley Health Care Center in Osgood.  Born July 31, 1943 in Metamora, Indiana, she was the daughter of James and Ida McMillan. She and her siblings, Mary Louella, Roy Allen, Hazel Mae, Alvin Ray, and Brenda Lea grew up in Metamora.  She was married...

Randy D. Vanarsdale

Randy D. Vanarsdale

Sep 9, 2018

Randy D. VanArsdale, 62, passed away on September 9, 2018 at his residence in Greensburg.  He is survived by his wife, Deborah L. Martin, Greensburg, sister, Brenda K. (Jack) Holden, North Vernon, and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Louise Catherine (Grider) Shandik, and his brother, Barry L. Van Arsdale.  Calling will be on...

Michael D. Heger

Michael D. Heger

Sep 7, 2018

Michael Dale Heger, 62, Greensburg, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, September 7, 2018 at his home in Greensburg. Born August 19, 1956 in Decatur County, Indiana, he was the son of Dale & Betty (Hull) Heger. He was a graduate of Jac Cen Del High School 1974. He spent most of his career...

Daniel D. Doerflinger

Daniel D. Doerflinger

Aug 31, 2018

Daniel D. Doerflinger, 81, Lincoln City, Oregon, and former resident of Greensburg, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018.  Born, December 27, 1936 in Greensburg, Indiana, he was the son of Carl “Pete” and Jean (Veerkamp) Doerflinger.  Danny helped his parents operate 3 acres of green houses and a floral shop after graduation from high school.  He served in...

Lois Carol Mccormack

Lois Carol Mccormack

Aug 28, 2018

Lois Carol McCormack, 91, Greensburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Arbor Grove Village in Greensburg. Born, August 20, 1927 in Greensburg, Indiana, she was the daughter of Henry E. and Nannie L. (Gibson) Brown.  Lois Carol graduated in 1945 from Greensburg High School.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church.  She played the piano...

Colleen Jane Hawkins

Colleen Jane Hawkins

Aug 25, 2018

Colleen Jane Hawkins, 90, passed away on August 25, 2018 at Our Hospice in Columbus.  She was born on August 8, 1928 in San Diego, CA to Edward and Vivian (Epworth) Gates.  Colleen graduated from Bremerton High School in Washington.  She worked as the office manager for her husband’s business, Greensburg Home Improvement, and for her son’s business, Clean Water,...

Delores M. Redelman

Delores M. Redelman

Aug 24, 2018

Delores M. Redelman, 88, Greensburg, passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018 at Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg.  She was born on August 7, 1930 in Michigan City, Indiana (LaPorte County) to Frank and Marie (Pacholke) Welnetz.  She married Alfred J. Redelman on August 22, 1964 in Michigan City, IN and he preceded her in death on September...

Janice W. Bartels

Janice W. Bartels

Aug 20, 2018

Janice W. Bartels, 75, passed away on August 20, 2018 at Decatur County Memorial Hospital from a very short battle with cancer.  She was born on March 13, 1943 in Danville, Indiana to Lester “Jimmy” and Fern (Ward) Wilson.  Janice graduated from Danville High School in 1961, earned a bachelor’s Degree from Indiana State in Physical Education, and earned her...

Dorothy E. Brown

Dorothy E. Brown

Aug 16, 2018

Dorothy Elizabeth Ford Jones Brown, 89, Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at her residence in Greensburg. She was born on June 13, 1929 in Greensburg, Indiana, the daughter of Raymond O. and Eleanora (Thrine) Ford.  On November 15, 1947 she married Robert M. Jones and to this union was three daughters, Wanda Lou Ball, Sharon...

Paul J. Ernstes

Paul J. Ernstes

Aug 16, 2018

Paul J. Ernstes, 93, passed away on August 16, 2018 at his home in Greensburg, Indiana surrounded by his family.  He was born on March 28, 1925 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Harry and Anna (Leising) Ernstes and was a lifelong resident of Decatur County.  Paul married Barbara Walsman in January of 1949 in Batesville, Indiana and they enjoyed almost 70...

George E. Morgan

George E. Morgan

Aug 6, 2018

George E. Morgan, 77, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis.  Born, September 22, 1940 in Rushville, he was the son of George Morgan and Helen (Lacey) Theising.  George graduated from Burney High School.  He joined the Marines and served in 1960 and 1961 before transferring to the Army Reserve.  George was a Police...

Betty Jean Wilson

Betty Jean Wilson

Aug 4, 2018

Betty Jean Wilson, 83, Milford, passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Ashford Place in Shelbyville.  Born, November 11, 1934 in St. Paul, Indiana, she was the daughter of George and Rosa (Neukam) Gray.  Betty graduated in 1952 from St. Paul High School.  Betty worked for many years in factories, including Greensburg Sewing Factory and Arvin Industries.  She attended...

Todd W. Humpert

Todd W. Humpert

Jul 30, 2018

Todd W. Humpert, 49, formerly of Greensburg, IN and Hanover, PA, died on Monday, July 30, 2018 at his residence in Newport Beach, CA.  Born, June 4, 1969 in Cincinnati, OH, he was the son of William Leroy and Diane (Mayr) Humpert.  Todd was a 1987 graduate of Delone Catholic High School, 1991 graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and...

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