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Elizabeth M. Wenning

Elizabeth M. Wenning

Nov 24, 2009

Elizabeth M. “Betty” Wenning, 77, Greensburg, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at the St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Born, September 19, 1932 in Shelby County, she was the daughter of Frank and Rose (Runnebohm) Beyer. Betty graduated from Waldron High School. She was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, The Delta Theta Tau Sorority and the...

Donald R. Bower

Donald R. Bower

Nov 22, 2009

Donald R. Bower, 75, Greensburg, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2009 at the Major Hospital in Shelbyville. Born, July 3, 1934 in Greensburg, Indiana, he was the son of James H. and Alberta (Smith) Bower. He had worked in the parts department first at Kocher Ford in Greensburg, then Mahan Ford in Columbus, then for 21 years at Shirks...

Ricky L. Pennington

Ricky L. Pennington

Nov 19, 2009

Ricky L. Pennington, 49, Greensburg, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at his residence in Greensburg. Born, August 31, 1960 in Connersville, Indiana, he was the son of Roy Pennington and Joann (Venter) Bode. He worked for Best Way in Decatur County. He was a veteran of the Army serving from 1979 through 1983. He was married to Patricia...

Kathryn Lois Miller

Kathryn Lois Miller

Nov 9, 2009

Kathryn L. Miller, 80, Greensburg, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2009 at her residence in Greensburg. Born, June 24, 1929 in Greensburg, Indiana, she was the daughter of Robert S. White and Mary Jane (Montgomery) Washburn. She worked at Vines Poultry, the Colonial Bread Store and the Ranch Supermarket. She retired to finish raising her children. She was a...

Robert Rooker

Robert Rooker

Nov 8, 2009

Rev. Robert Rooker, 88, of Greensburg, Indiana passed away November 8th at Morning Breeze. He was born June 4, 1921 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Maurice R. and Ruth (Roberts) Rooker. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Margaret “Pat” Rooker; two sons, Lewis W. (Diane) Rooker, David P. (Rhonda) Rooker; a daughter Carol L. (David) Courtney;...

Keith L. Greve

Keith L. Greve

Nov 5, 2009

Keith L. Greve, 76, Greensburg, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at his residence in Greensburg. Born, April 28, 1933 in Montgomery County, Indiana, he was the son of Raymond T. and Verna (Harder) Greve. Keith graduated from Waveland High School in 1951. He served in Germany in the Army from 1955 through 1957. Keith graduated from Butler University...

Alvina C. Hodapp

Alvina C. Hodapp

Nov 1, 2009

Alvina C. Hodapp, 88, Greensburg, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2009 at the Morning Breeze Nursing Home in Greensburg. Born, May 5, 1921 in Iowa, she was the daughter of Joseph J. and Marie M. (Bruns) Wilmer. Alvina was a former nurse. She was a member of the St. Maurice Catholic Church in Napoleon. She was married to Alphons...

Paul J. Fisse

Paul J. Fisse

Oct 29, 2009

Paul J. Fisse, 78, Greensburg, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at his residence in Greensburg. Born, April 20, 1931 in Decatur Co., Indiana, he was the son of Joseph and Clara C. (Laudick) Fisse. He was a farmer. He graduated from Clarksburg High School. He was a veteran of the Army, serving during the Korean War. He was...

Don R. Zapfe

Don R. Zapfe

Oct 28, 2009

Don R. Zapfe, 75, Greensburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at his residence in Greensburg. Born, December 30, 1933 in Decatur County, Indiana, he was the son of Gilbert H. “Buck” and Fern (Klausing) Zapfe. He had worked for the Vines Egg Co. until his retirement. Don was a veteran of the Navy serving during the Korean War....

Joseph W. Herbert

Joseph W. Herbert

Oct 24, 2009

Joseph W. Herbert, 48, Greensburg, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at the Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Greensburg. Born February 24, 1961 in Greensburg, he was the son of Merle G. and Ruby (Carter) Herbert. Joseph was a member of the Tree City Classics Car Club and attended numerous car shows with his 1973 Camaro. He is survived...

Wilford H. "Buck" Collins

Wilford H. "Buck" Collins

Oct 10, 2009

Wilford H. “Buck” Collins, 94, Greensburg, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg. Born, March 24, 1915 in Jennings County, he was the son of Omer Emerson and Alsina (Davidson) Collins. Wilford worked for D & M Manufacturing Company in Connersville from June 16, 1944 until he retired on February 28, 1978....

Theresa E. Mauer

Theresa E. Mauer

Oct 2, 2009

Theresa E. Mauer, 97, Greensburg, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2009 at the Morning Breeze Nursing Home in Greensburg. Born, January 9, 1912 in Decatur County, she was the daughter of August and Theresa (Puelsing) Kinker. Theresa was a cook at the Fireside Inn in Enochsburg. She was also a cook at the St. Mary’s School cafeteria for several...

Teresa K. O'Mara

Teresa K. O'Mara

Sep 22, 2009

Teresa K. O’Mara, 69, Greensburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at her residence in Greensburg. Born, March 14, 1940 in Greensburg, she was the daughter of Joseph C. and Catherine M. (Holloran) O’Mara. Teresa graduated from Greensburg High School in 1958. She was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church. For more than 40 years, Teresa worked...

Everett L. Ray

Everett L. Ray

Sep 18, 2009

Everett L. Ray, 84, Greensburg, died Friday, September 18, 2009 at the Hospice Inpatient Facility in Columbus. Born, July 21, 1925 in Greensburg, Indiana, he was the son of Clyde and Maggie (Lowe) Ray. He was married to Sandra Kay Wainscott on July 4, 1964 and she preceded him in death on September 11, 2002. He had worked at the...

Veronica M. Braden

Veronica M. Braden

Sep 18, 2009

Veronica M. Braden, 87, Columbus, formerly from Greensburg, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2009 at the Silver Oaks Health Care Center in Columbus. Born, July 25, 1921 in Wilmington, Delaware, she was the daughter of Casper and Vinca Minalgo. She was married to William R. Braden and he preceded her in death on July 23, 1999. She is survived...

Alice Marie Johns

Alice Marie Johns

Sep 16, 2009

Alice Marie Johns, 87, Greensburg, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg. Born, December 27, 1921 in Batesville, she was the daughter of Fred and Bertha (Boyce) Weber. Alice had worked at the Hughes Aircraft Industries in California from 1953-1964. She knew Howard Hughes personally. She had been a member of the...

Lucille D. Braun

Lucille D. Braun

Sep 14, 2009

Lucille D. Braun, 87, Greensburg, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2009 at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg. Born, December 3, 1921 in Millhousen, she was the daughter of Louis William and Theresia (Menkedick) Moorman. Lucille was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Millhousen and also a member of the Greensburg Senior Citizens. She was...

Raymond Joseph Powers

Raymond Joseph Powers

Sep 12, 2009

Raymond Joseph Powers, 50, Greensburg, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at his residence in Greensburg. Born, June 8, 1959 in Greensburg, Indiana, he was the son of Harold and Rose C. (Dwenger) Powers. He is survived by one son, Aaron Michael Powers, Baltimore, Md.; one daughter, Lyndsay Dawn Powers, Greensburg; five brothers, Harold “Tony” (Norita) Powers, St. Paul,...

Thomas B. Howard

Thomas B. Howard

Sep 6, 2009

Thomas B. Howard, 74, Greensburg, died Sunday, September 6, 2009 at his residence in Greensburg. Born, February 22, 1935 in Greensburg, he was the son of Loyd Lee and Sally C. (Craig) Howard. He graduated from Greensburg High School. He worked at Bohn Aluminum for several years and then he worked at the Greensburg Water Company and the Greensburg Street...

Lorraine M. Spillman

Lorraine M. Spillman

Sep 5, 2009

Lorraine M. Spillman, 81, Greensburg, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2009 at her residence in Greensburg. Born, January 16, 1928 in Greensburg, she was the daughter of Charles F. and Bessie M. (Robbins) Hood. Lorraine graduated from Greensburg High School. She was the secretary and bookkeeper for Spillman Brothers Construction. Prior to that, she was a secretary for Camp...

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