Bertrand H. Luken
Sep 21, 2012
Bertrand H. Luken, 85, passed away Friday, September 21, 2012 at his home with his family by his side. Born, February 26, 1927 in Millhousen, he was the son of Louis and Martha (Rolfes) Luken. He graduated from Napoleon High School in 1945. He was a WWII veteran, serving in the Army. When he returned from the service he completed...
Julie M. Johnson
Sep 14, 2012
Julie M. Johnson, 49, Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on Friday, September 14, 2012 at the Columbus Regional Hospital. Born May 27, 1963 in Portsmouth, Virginia, she was the daughter of Warren C. Moore and Shirley (Butler) Elliott. She is survived by her father, Warren C. Moore, Las Vegas, NV; mother, Shirley Elliott, Greensburg; two sons, Michael Garner, Greensburg, Josh Johnson,...
Briana N. Wright
Sep 13, 2012
Briana N. "Bri" Wright, 8, Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at her residence. Born July 20, 2004 in Batesville, Indiana, she was the daughter of Michael S. Wright and Lora Mueller. She was a student at the Greensburg Elementary School. She is survived by her Mother, Lora Mueller; Step Mom, Jessica Wright; Step Dad, Cody Stout;...
William E. "Bill" Stuehrenberg
Sep 11, 2012
William D. “Bill” Stuehrenberg, 53, passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at his residence in Greensburg. Born, March 3, 1959 in Decatur County, he was the son of Frank H. Stuehrenberg, Jr. and Martha (Davis) Stuhrenberg. Bill graduated from Jennings County High School in 1977. He worked road construction for Milestone for 27 years. He was a member of...
Carl "Joe" Joseph Burkhart
Sep 10, 2012
Carl “Joe” Joseph Burkhart passed away on September 10th, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis with his wife and family by his side. Joe was born to Charles Joseph and Theresa (Hessler) Burkhart on August 8th, 1937 in Greensburg. He met the love of his life, Elizabeth (Betty) Ley and they were married on May 9th, 1959. They were...
Rosemary Wenning
Sep 9, 2012
On Sunday, September 9, 2012, Rosemary Wenning quietly made her way back to her husband’s side. Married on May 10th, 1949, her husband Edward T. Wenning preceded her in death in February of 1987. Rosemary passed away in Indianapolis but had lived her life in Decatur County. Born in Millhousen on February 1st, 1928, Rosemary was the daughter of Frank...
Clara Irene Robbins
Sep 9, 2012
Clara Irene (Tellas) Robbins, 88, died on September 9, 2012 at Arbor Grove Village Nursing Home in Greensburg, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. Survivors include her daughters; Judy Greiwe of Columbus, and Mary Jill Zylow Brown of New Foundland, one son; Ted Robbins of Dillsboro, one adopted son; Stephen V. Robbins, one sister; Wilma "Dink" Hillman, Greensburg, four grandchildren,...
Donald L. Foster, Sr.
Sep 8, 2012
Donald L. Foster, Sr., 79, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at his residence in Greensburg. Born, December 11, 1932 in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was the son Donald L. and Lucy L. (Kirk) Foster. Donald married Patricia Ann Wright on August 28, 1950, and she survives. He was a member of the National Guard. He was also a member...
Milie Lear Standish
Aug 21, 2012
Milie Lear Standish, 91, Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg. Born April 24, 1921 in Kittery, Maine, she was the daughter of Edward and Lillian (Lear) Standish. She was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church and the New Albany Chapter of the Rebekah Lodge. She is survived...
Bernice G. Wickens
Aug 19, 2012
Bernice G. Wickens, 93, Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Morning Breeze in Greensburg. Born June 22, 1919 in Higginsport, Ohio, she was the daughter of Arch and Laura Glaze. She married Lt. Warren E. Wilke on October 19, 1940, who died in World War II on December 14, 1944. She married Hubert E. Wickens on...
Mary Ann Wenning
Aug 16, 2012
Mary Ann Wenning 90, of Millhousen, peacefully passed away August 16, 2012 at home. She was born December 29, 1921 in Duncombe, Iowa, to Henry J. and Mary A. (Naderman) Stuhrenberg. She married Everett J. Wenning on May 11, 1955, and they were happily married for 54 years until his death on June 10, 2009. She was a faithful member...
Carolyn J. Hufferd
Aug 16, 2012
Carolyn J. Hufferd, 67, Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Born February 15, 1945 in Nyack, New York, she was the daughter of George "Roy" and Margaret (Thorp) Huff. She graduated from Rushville High School in 1963. She had worked at Farmer's Mutual Insurance, The Greensburg Daily News, Semon-Hollowell Accounting and...
Robert L. Cain
Aug 15, 2012
Robert L. “Bob” Cain, 79, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2012, at his residence in Greensburg. Born, October 24, 1932 in Boise, Idaho, he was the son of John Thomas and Pansy (Garrett) Cain. Bob married Bonetta “Bonnie” Jines on March 2, 1953 and she survives. Bob was a member of the First Christian Church in Greensburg, the Knights...
William J. Lecher
Aug 13, 2012
William J. "Bill" Lecher, 95, passed away Monday, August 13, 2012 at the Morning Breeze Nursing Home in Greensburg. Born, November 10, 1916 in Hamburg, Indiana, he was the son of Peter J. and Anna (Schulte) Lecher. He had farmed in Rushville for 8 years. He started the Lecher's Machine Shop in 1963 and owned and operated it until his...
Ann L. Stepleton
Aug 9, 2012
Ann L. Stepleton, 85, Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at the Morning Breeze Nursing Home in Greensburg. Born July 25, 1927 in Greensburg, Indiana, she was the daughter of Raymond Anderson and Pansy B. (Mauck) Reed. She worked as a bookkeeper for the Union Bank and Trust and then for KOVA Fertilizer in Greensburg. She had...
Edmund A. Wenning
Jul 30, 2012
Edmund A. Wenning, 88, passed away Monday, July 30, 2012 at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg. Born, April 12, 1924 in Millhousen, he was the son of John T. and Josephine (Mauer) Wenning. He had been a dairy farmer most of his life. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Millhousen. He was married...
Lillian Marie Murphy
Jul 28, 2012
Lillian “Marie” Murphy, 93, entered Heaven on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Columbus Hospice Inpatient Facility. Born, July 4, 1919 in Greensburg, she was the daughter of Clyde “Turk” and Hallie K. (Haley) Bruner. She married Melvin L. Murphy on May 1, 1937 and he preceded her in death on August 13, 2005. She was a member of the First...
Ralph E. Nobbe
Jul 25, 2012
Ralph Edward Joseph Nobbe, 82, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Decatur County Memorial Hospital. Born, March 19, 1930 in Hamburg, Indiana, he was the son Joseph and Frances (Cord) Nobbe. Ralph joined the United States Air Force and served in the Koren Conflict. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion Post 129 in Greensburg....
Reatha Marie Thompson
Jul 12, 2012
Reatha Marie (Meer) Thompson, 58, Allen, Texas, passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2012 in Allen, Texas. Born September 29, 1953 in Greensburg, Indiana, she was the daughter of Ralph J. and Carol (Sears) Meer. She graduated from Greensburg High School in 1971. She then attended beauty school in Shelbyville and later became a stylist at the Osborne Beauty Shop...
Ruth V. Stephens
Jul 3, 2012
Ruth V. Stephens, 90, Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at the Arbor Grove Village in Greensburg. Born February 7, 1922 in Oregon, Illinois, she was the daughter of Milford and Beulah (Pettenger) Hawkins. She was a member of the United Church Christ in Osgood and the VFW Auxiliary in Napoleon. She was married to Alvin E....
