Joeann Bruns
December 11, 2021
JoeAnn (Barbour) Bruns of Brookville, Indiana, age 85, began her eternal life on December 11, 2021, at her home of sixty-five years in the presence of her beloved family.
Born December 15, 1935 in Riley, Ohio, JoeAnn (Josie) was the daughter of Clarence and Henrietta (Etta) Barbour. The family moved to a farm in Springfield Township (Indiana)...
Anna Mae Messerschmidt
December 11, 2021
Anna Mae Messerschmidt
Anna Mae Messerschmidt, affectionately known as Aunt Mae, lived life to the fullest. Her secret to aging gracefully was laughter, never taking herself too seriously. She passed Saturday, December 11, 2021, only 9 days after her 97 th birthday. Anna was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 2, 1924, to George and...
Betty Lou Kluger
December 6, 2021
Betty Lou Kluger, age 84, of Brookville passed away Monday, December 6, 2021, at her residence with her family. She was born on March 2, 1937, in Portland, IN a daughter to Fred and Dolly Long. She graduated with the class of 1955 from Shortridge High School, Indianapolis. Betty furthered her education attending Miami University and later transferring to...
Sandra Kay Woods
December 5, 2021
Sandra Kay Bowman Meddel Woods, 78, of Greensburg died on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Decatur County Memorial Hospital.
Sandra was born on August 2, 1943, in Batesville to Hubert and Mary Francis Schutter Bowman. She was a homemaker. Following the death of her first husband, Floyd Meddel, Sandra married Robert Woods on August 10, 2001. Sandra...
Charles Williams
December 4, 2021
Charles Williams, age 80, of West Harrison, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021, at his residence. He was born February 11, 1941, in Owsley County, KY a son to Carl and Virgie (Edwards) Williams. Charles graduated from White Water Schools. After marrying the love of his life Betty Jo Taylor on August 19, 1961, in Harrison he, was drafted...
Gary Wayne Roberts
December 2, 2021
Mr. Gary Wayne Roberts, age 68, of Brookville, Indiana, formerly of Hamilton, Ohio, entered this life on August 10, 1953, in Hazard, Kentucky. He was the loving son of the late, Farmer Roberts Sr. and Joyce (Howard) Roberts. Gary attended Hamilton High School in Hamilton, Ohio. He was a machinist at Cincinnati Testing Labs (CTL) in Cincinnati, Ohio for...
Cindy J. (Schantz) Hines
November 28, 2021
Cindy J. (Schantz) Hines, age 49, of Brookville passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Brookville Health Center. Cindy was born March 9, 1972, in Connersville a daughter to David and Marilyn Schantz. She graduated from East Central High School and continued her education at Ivy Tech Community College.
Cindy was an avid NASCAR fan especially the...
Marilee A. Quick
November 26, 2021
Marilee A. Quick, age 59, Sunman, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021. She was born October 12, 1962, in Batesville a daughter to John and Joanna (Forthofer) Kinker. Marilee graduated from East Central High School and continued her education at Cincinnati State majoring in accounting and business. On October 7, 1989, she married Gregory Quick at St. Nicholas Catholic...
Charles "Slick" Schoettelkotte
November 25, 2021
Charles "Slick" Schoettelkotte, age 80, of St. Peters, died Thursday November 25, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was born November 18, 1941, in Batesville a son to Edward and Stella (Ritzi) Schoettelkotte. After graduating from Brookville High School, he joined the Army Reserves. On July 13, 1968, Charles married the love of his life Marlene Retzner at St....
Stella "Sissy" Childers
November 19, 2021
Stella "Sissy" Childers, age 70, Sunman, died Friday, November 19, 2021, at Madeira Health Care Center, Cincinnati, Ohio. Stella was born July 15, 1951, a daughter to Pete and Mona Jones in Lawrenceburg. After attending Lawrenceburg schools, she married her late husband Thurman Childers on May 17, 1971.
Stella enjoyed her life as a homemaker tending to...
Daniel "Spot" Doll
November 17, 2021
Daniel "Spot" Doll, age 73, of Brookville, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at his residence. He was born November 19, 1947, in Batesville, a son to Francis and Martha Schantz Doll. After graduating from Batesville High School, Daniel joined the United States Marine Corps-where he proudly served his country. He served three years active duty and later reenlisted...
Willie Francis
November 16, 2021
Willie Francis, 46, of Brookville died Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at his brother's residence.
Willie was born in Fort Thomas, Kentucky on February 24, 1975, to Robert Lee and Helen Begley Francis. He had been employed in a meat plant. Willie always enjoyed fishing and spending time outdoors.
Willie is survived by a daughter: Taylor...
Evelyn Amrhein
November 10, 2021
Evelyn Clara Amrhein passed away peacefully on November 10, 2021, at her home in Brookville, Indiana, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 2, 1935, to Alphonse and Angela (Biltz) Wallpe. Evelyn graduated in 1953 from McGuffey High School in Oxford, Ohio. She married Ray C. Amrhein on September 5, 1953, and they enjoyed 68 years of...
Bertha "Birdie" Knecht
November 9, 2021
Bertha "Birdie" Knecht, 90 years of age, of Brookville went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Shawneesprings HealthCare Center in Harrison, OH.
She was born on March 13, 1931 to the late Alma and Marshall Lanning as the youngest of 13 children. She was adopted by the late Dr. Herbert...
Elvis Ray Chaney
November 1, 2021
Elvis Ray Chaney, age 52, Milroy, Passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 1, 2021, at his residence. He was born January 2, 1969, in Cincinnati a son to Elmer Ray and Margie Johnson Chaney. On December 26, 1992, He married the love of his life Amy Brack.
Elvis was employed with Steyer Seeds, Milroy, as a salesman. He...
Rena Lee Jones
October 31, 2021
Rena Lee Jones, age 92, Sunman, Passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021, at Ripley Crossing, Milan. Rena was born November 11, 1928 in Cincinnati a daughter to Arthur and Anna Gilmer Lanham. She graduated from Sycamore High School. She spent her life being a homemaker raising her family.
On April 14, 1956, Rena married the love of...
Carnell Short
October 30, 2021
Carnell Short, age 87, of Milan passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021. He was born on December 30, 1933, in Pippa Passes, KY a son to Curt and Alta Slone Short. On September 21, 1957, he married the love of his life Earnestine Bingham Short and began 64 years of marital bliss.
Carnell was a hard worker...
Erika Daily
October 25, 2021
Erika Nicole Daily, 32, 0f Greensburg, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 25, 2021.
Erika's life would seem too short by many, but those who were touched by her life understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. Her smile, infectious laugh and caring heart brought so much...
Rebecca "Becky" Short
October 24, 2021
Rebecca "Becky" Short, age 59, Milan, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Lawrenceburg. Becky was born on August 7, 1962, in Detroit, MI a daughter to Dencil and Marlene Risner Short. After the family relocated to Milan, she attended Milan High School. She spent her life as a homemaker and a caregiver. Becky always enjoyed...
Dolores "Dolly" Hohman
October 21, 2021
Dolores "Dolly" Hohman, age 97, Brookville, died Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Chateau of Batesville. She was born January 10, 1924, in Batesville a daughter to Ben and Louisa Moorman Schwegman. On July 26, 1947, Dolly married the love of her life Jerome "Romie" Hohman. Dolly and Romie enjoyed 64 years of marriage up to his passing in 2011....
