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Olivia J. Froehling

Olivia J. Froehling

Sep 20, 2015

Olivia J. Froehling, 92, passed away September 20, 2015 at Morning Breeze Nursing Home in Greensburg.  She was born April 15, 1923 in Waldron to Albert and Theresia (Ferkinoff) Weintraut.  Olivia graduated from High School and then attended the University of Cincinnati.  She was married to Adolphe F. Froehling on December 1, 1945 at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church...

W. Robert Zobel

W. Robert Zobel

Sep 17, 2015

W. Robert Zobel, 85, Greensburg, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at his residence in Greensburg. Born, April 25, 1930 in Shelby County, Indiana, he was the son of Roscoe C. and Frances P. (Roell) Zobel. Bob was a farmer his entire life. He was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He...

Katherine Klene

Katherine Klene

Sep 14, 2015

Katherine "Kathy" Klene, 57, Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2015 at the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Born September 18, 1957 in Greensburg, Indiana, she was the daughter of Joseph F. and Patricia Ann (Hall) Green. Kathy was married to Michael Klene on August 25, 1979 and he survives. She is also survived by four sons, Christopher Klene,...

Denise D. Barkdull

Denise D. Barkdull

Sep 12, 2015

Denise D. Barkdull, 50, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2105 at the Hospice Inpatient Center in Columbus.  Born, February 13, 1965 in Marion County, she was the daughter of Charles and Marybelle (Owens) Duncan.  Denise graduated from South Decatur High School. She was a member of the Burney Baptist Church. Denise had previously worked as a teller for Mainsource Bank...

Michael J. Wolter

Michael J. Wolter

Sep 12, 2015

Michael J. “Hippy” Wolter, 56, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Born, June 9, 1959 in Greensburg, he was the son of Charles B. and Frances (Hellmich) Wolter.  Mike graduated from Greensburg Community High School in 1977 and then from Indiana University in 1985.  Mike worked in Columbus as the manager of PayLess Shoes for 25 years. ...

Ray Cooper, Jr.

Ray Cooper, Jr.

Sep 8, 2015

Ray Cooper, Jr., 84, Greensburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at his residence. Born, March 2, 1931 in Rugby, Indiana, he was the son of Melvin Ray "Friday" and Margaret (Barmes) Cooper. Ray worked first at Arvin Industries in Columbus, then for 25 years as a milk deliveryman for Meadow Gold. He then worked as a mechanic for...

Florence Reed

Florence Reed

Sep 3, 2015

Florence (Lunsford) Reed, 78, Milford, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at the St. Francis Heart Center in Indianapolis. Born December 29, 1936 in Manchester, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Thomas and Myrtle (Rice) Lunsford. She married Rev. Leroy Reed on April 25, 1958 and he survives. Together Leroy and Florence founded the Freewill Baptist Church in...

June M. Cornwell

June M. Cornwell

Aug 28, 2015

June M. Cornwell, 84, passed away Friday, August 28, 2105 in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Born, June 27, 1931 in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of Theodore M. and Mary (Chapp) Mitschow.  June worked as a bookkeeper for numerous different businesses throughout the United States, before retiring and moving to Greensburg.  June was married to Robert “Bob” Cornwell on May 10,...

June M. Swegman

June M. Swegman

Aug 21, 2015

June M. Swegman, 89, Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2015 at the Morning Breeze in Greensburg. Born October 6, 1925 in Decatur County, Indiana, she was the daughter of Otis and Mary (Wheeldon) Moore. She was married to Fred Swegman on December 29, 1945 and he survives. She is also survived by one son, Gary (Jeanne) Swegman,...

Patricia Ann Young

Patricia Ann Young

Aug 16, 2015

Patricia Ann “Pat” Young, 64, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2105 in Greenwood, Indiana.  Born, April 3, 1951 in Batesville, she was the daughter of Robert W. and Mary V. (Ford) Young.  Pat began working for Indiana Bell, which became Verizon, in Greensburg after graduating from Greensburg High School, and worked there for 30 years before retiring.  Pat loved to...

Wade M. Shields

Wade M. Shields

Aug 4, 2015

Wade Mitchell Shields, 46, Greensburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg. He was born April 3, 1969 in Greensburg, Indiana. He was the beloved son of Margaret (Molnar) Johnson and Joseph E. Shields both of Greensburg and the step-son of Ronald R. Johnson, Sr. of Greensburg. Leaving behind one son, Trever...

Thomas Andrew Fox

Thomas Andrew Fox

Aug 1, 2015

Thomas Andrew “Tom” Fox was born in Batesville, Indiana on August 4, 1971. God took him home August 1, 2015 at the age of 43 after a lengthy hospitalization. The family rejoices that Tom is finally at peace.   Tom graduated from Connersville High School in 1990 and worked at various jobs during his adult year before he became disabled....

Frieda M. Hellmich

Frieda M. Hellmich

Jul 31, 2015

Frieda M. (Kramer) Hellmich, 74, Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2015 at the St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. Born December 7, 1940 in Greensburg, Indiana, she was the daughter of John and Elenora (Werner) Kramer. She was a 1958 graduate of Greensburg High School. She was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church. She was married...

David J. Hedinger

David J. Hedinger

Jul 28, 2015

David J. Hedinger, 48, Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2015 at his residence in Indianapolis. Born, November 24, 1966 in Jasper, Indiana, he was the son of Ralph and Elsie (Trobaugh) Hedinger. David graduated from Greensburg High School in 1985. He served as the class president. He then graduated from Purdue University with a mechanical engineers degree. He...

Robert L. Brewsaugh

Robert L. Brewsaugh

Jul 27, 2015

Robert L. Brewsaugh, 76, Greensburg, went to meet his heavenly father on Monday, July 27th, 2015.  Born, September 2, 1938, in Decatur County, he was the son of Orville C. and Lucille (Moulton) Brewsaugh.  Bob graduated from Sandusky High School in 1956.  Throughout his life, Bob owned and operated Brewsaugh Excavating until 2000 when he retired. Bob was a farmer...

Roy D. Griffin

Roy D. Griffin

Jul 17, 2015

Roy D. Griffin, 78, passed away Friday, July 17, 2015 at Arbor Grove Village in Greensburg.  Roy was born in Roanoke, Virginia on August 22, 1936 to Harrison and Flossie Jane (Blevins) Griffin.  Roy worked for Dresser Industries in Connersville and he also worked for Harry Applegate’s Feed mill in Brookville.  He was a member of the New Point Baptist...

Philip A. Chapple

Philip A. Chapple

Jul 16, 2015

Surrounded by his family, Philip Alan Chapple, 68 of Greensburg, lost his battle to pancreatitis after fighting valiantly for more than 80 days. He peacefully passed at 10:40 AM Thursday, July 16, 2015, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. He was a graduate of Columbus High School Class of 1964 and Purdue University where he earned his Bachelor and...

Ruth E. Lecher

Ruth E. Lecher

Jul 15, 2015

Ruth E. Lecher, 73, Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at the Arbor Grove Village in Greensburg. Born September 10, 1941 in Franklin County, Indiana, she was the daughter of Albert F. and Martha A. (Schebler) Meyer. She was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church and the St. Lawrence Ladies Auxiliary. She was married to...

Margaret A. Laudick

Margaret A. Laudick

Jul 14, 2015

Margaret A. "Annie" Laudick, 73, Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at the St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. Born July 6, 1942 in Greensburg, Indiana, she was the daughter of Carl and Mildred (Powell) Hardebeck. Annie was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church, the Eagles Ladies Auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was married...

Diana G. Hankins

Diana G. Hankins

Jul 7, 2015

Diana G. (Hersley) Heath Hankins, 73, Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 in Shelbyville. Born August 9, 1941 in Greensburg, Indiana, she was the daughter of Floyd and Ruth (Shafer) Hersley. Diana was a loving mother and grandmother. She always put her family first. She enjoyed babysitting her grandchildren when they were younger. Diana was a past...

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