Obituaries

Nov 16, 2023

Brandon Linuel Ketcham, 27, of Greensburg passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Brandon was born on November 28, 1995, in Columbus, Indiana, to Jeff and Teresa Ketcham.

Brandon graduated from Greensburg High School. During his high school years, he was involved in FFA and loved farming. After high school, he earned an associate degree in business...

Nov 15, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of Linda L. (Effing) Luken (71).  Linda passed away peacefully on November 15, 2023, at home with her loving family by her side.

She was born on June 24,1952, in Batesville, Indiana to Loretta and John Effing.

Linda graduated from Batesville High School in...

Nov 15, 2023

Jane Anne Holden, 83, formerly of Peru, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Jane was born on August 18, 1940, in Plymouth, Indiana the daughter of Albert and Mary (Whitcomb) Comer.

Janie was primarily a homemaker and had a passion for the outdoors. She loved flowers and caring for the gardens at her home....

Nov 14, 2023

Leo Louis Miller, Jr. “Sonny” passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at the age of 84. He was born on August 2, 1939, in Greensburg, to Leo and Ruth (Manning) Miller.

He graduated from Greensburg Community High School in 1958. Sonny completed a Management Development Certificate at Wittenberg University in 1980. He retired...

Nov 3, 2023

Garold Lynn Anderson, 70, Seymour, Indiana, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023, at the Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis. Garold was born on April 19, 1953, in Greensburg, Indiana to Douglas and Dorothy (Sherwood) Anderson.

After high school, Garold served his country in the United States Navy. After his honorable discharge from his service, Garold went...

Oct 29, 2023

Sharon Pratt ,74, of Greensburg, passed away on October 29, 2023. She was born December 8, 1948, in Hazard, Kentucky to parents Leonard and Mescal Hamilton Pratt. Sharon was a 1967 graduate of Greensburg Community High School and received a BA from Herron School of Art and Design in Indianapolis. She retired from IUPUI Library in Indianapolis. She was...

Oct 18, 2023

Avis Ann Wiseman, 66, Greensburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. She was born on August 5, 1957, in Greensburg as the daughter of Marion Lloyd and Lee Mae Wiseman. She was a lifelong resident of Decatur County.

Avis had an independent soul. She found joy in collecting various items and had an enduring love for...

Oct 4, 2023

Phyllis Darlene Houk, 81, Greensburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Born, October 21, 1941, in Bicknell, Indiana, she was the daughter of Charles and Louise Hollingsworth.

Darlene married Hershel Houk Jr., on January 11, 1958, and together had 3 children.

Darlene brought joy and color to the world through her love for flowers....

Sep 29, 2023

Barbara “Barb” Ann Wood, 66, of Shelbyville, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Barb was born on November 30, 1956, in Greensburg, Indiana to Robert Hampton and Juanita McCullough.

Barb married Charles “Bob” Wood on June 14, 1998, and he survives. Barb worked at Keller’s as a waitress and...

Sep 26, 2023

Cynthia “Cindy” Mary Young, 62, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. She was born on April 18, 1961, in Greensburg, the daughter of Bernard and Patricia Wesseler.

Cindy graduated from Greensburg High School. She showed unwavering dedication and a keen sense of professionalism in her career as a realtor...

Sep 24, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nicholas Sean Schrader, 35, also known as Nick or Sean. Nicholas left our lives in the early morning hours of September 24, 2023, and will forever remain in our hearts. He spent his early life in Indianapolis, Indiana, later residing in Shelbyville and the surrounding area until the...

Sep 20, 2023

Ryan Evan Swineford passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at the age of 40. He was born on May 12, 1983, in Okinawa, Japan to Randy Swineford and Kim Miller.

He excelled as a quality technician at GECOM in Greensburg. Outside of his workplace, Ryan had several interests that brought him joy and fulfillment. He enjoyed...

Sep 17, 2023

Michelle Diane Brogan, 48, of Milroy, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Major Hospital in Shelbyville. Michelle was born on November 6, 1974, in Batesville, IN to Kenny and Mary (Schoettmer) Roberts.

Michelle graduated from South Decatur High School in 1995. She has worked at Wal-Mart in Greensburg for 30 years. Michelle met the love...

Sep 6, 2023

Kathryn E. (Scheidler) Meyer passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. She was born on August 14, 1938, in Greensburg, the daughter of Aloysius and Anna (Stier) Scheidler.

She graduated from Greensburg High School in 1956. She married Donald P. Meyer on April 27, 1957. Together, they had 6 children.

Kay is survived by...

Sep 2, 2023

Louise A. Gerling “Granny” Blair passed away on September 2, 2023 at Arbor Grove in Greensburg, Indiana. Louise spent her last days surrounded by her loved ones before she left this life and was taken home by Jesus. She was almost 96 years old.

Louise was born on December 3, 1927 in Stoughton, Wisconsin to parents, Leo...

Aug 23, 2023

Marcella A. “Marcie” Schutte died Wednesday, August 23, 2023, surrounded by her family following complications from a stroke.

Marcie was born on November 5, 1945, on her parents’ farm in New Alsace, IN. She was a farm girl her entire life.  She attended St. Paul’s Catholic School in New Alsace and Sunman High School. She graduated from...

Aug 20, 2023

James (Jim) William Shelhorn, 55, of Greensburg, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023.

Jim left this earth to be with his Lord & Savior after his battle with leukemia. He was born on July 22, 1968, in Greensburg to John L. and Beatrice (Bea Wisswell) Shelhorn. He was raised on the Shelhorn farm in northwest Decatur...

Aug 20, 2023

Heaven gained an angel on Sunday, August 20, 2023, with the passing of Audrey Nell (Doyle) Hildebrand of Greensburg, Indiana. Audrey was 89 years young and the daughter of Edward and Georgia Doyle of Batesville. She was one of eight children.

Audrey served as a registered nurse for 42 years for various doctor's offices and hospitals in...

Aug 15, 2023

Vickie Lynn Crowell, 63, of Greensburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. She was born on March 30, 1960, in Dearborn County, Indiana. She was a resident of Greensburg for 35 years.

Survivors include her fiancée, Phillip Burt; children: Shawna (Michael) Anderson, Joshua (Laura) Shook, and Benjamin Shook; 14 grandchildren and many adopted grandchildren. She is...

Aug 14, 2023

Mary Frances Redelman, 81, peacefully passed away on August 14, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 21, 1942, in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the cherished daughter of Alvin and Mary Louise Smith.

Mary Frances was a woman of great faith, strength, compassion, and grace. She faced life's challenges with unwavering courage and a heart...