Michael Pennington
April 19, 2019
Michael Ray Pennington of Port Orange, FL and formerly of Brookville was born in Batesville, Indiana on February 10, 1957, a son to Ralph Pennington Sr. and Ruby Bishop Pennington. Michael spent his career painting and providing general maintenance. On Friday, April 19, 2019 at the age of 62, he passed away at Halifax Health Hospice of Port Orange,...
Martha Baker
April 12, 2019
Martha Elsie Baker, of Metamora, was born on June 29, 1927 in Franklin County, a daughter to Raleigh and Margaret Browning Rust. She married Julius (Pete) Baker and together they raised three children. Martha enjoyed crocheting, gardening, being outdoors with Pete, and spending time with her family. She was a member of Metamora Church of God. On Friday, April...
Marceda Ann Eckstein
April 9, 2019
Marceda Ann Eckstein, of Sunman, was born on February 25, 1931 at home in Morris, a daughter to Clarence and Sophie Hausman Lambert. She married Herbert P. Eckstein on June 30, 1956 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church and together they raised five children. She was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church and enjoyed volunteering both at the church...
Timothy J Bitter
April 7, 2019
Timothy J. "Tim" Bitter, of Brookville, was born in Winter Haven, Florida on February 14, 1952, a son to Ervin J. and Dorothy Wurth Bitter. He served his country with the Army National Guard of Ohio and later worked at Emery Industries in Cincinnati and Owens-Corning of Brookville.  He was a member of the Harrison and Fairfield gun clubs...
Francis Schwab
April 3, 2019
Francis A. Schwab, of Sunman, was born on February 10, 1928 in Cincinnati, Ohio a son to Robert and Emma Gutzwiller Schwab. He married Teresa V. Wilwerth on April 7, 1951 and she preceded him in death on July 13, 2016. Francis was a heavy equipment operator and enjoyed farming. He was a member of the Red Truck Gang,...
Lura Allen
March 27, 2019
Lura Allen, 96, of Brookville died Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at the Brookville Health Care Center.
Lura was born in Franklin County, Indiana, on October 29, 1922, to Alford E. and Pauline M. Geis Hyde. She married Walter Jack Allen on February 25, 1954, at St. Michael Rectory. Lura was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church,...
Lawrence Raymond Ronnebaum
March 26, 2019
Lawrence "Larry" Raymond Ronnebaum, 68, of Brookville died on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at his residence.
Larry was born in Batesville on April 11, 1950, to Bernard and Joyce Bohlke Ronnebaum. He graduated from Batesville High School with the Class of 1968. Following graduation, Larry joined the...
Kent Hildebrand
March 13, 2019
Kent Arthur Hildebrand, of Brookville, was born on February 11, 1987 in Cincinnati, Ohio a son to Arthur K. and Carol Seal Hildebrand. After graduating from Franklin County High School he earned his degree in Criminal Justice at I.U. Kent worked at Honda in manufacturing and enjoyed farming, hunting and fishing. He loved spending time with his family –...
Ronald G Cox
March 6, 2019
Ronald G. Cox, of Brookville, was born on June 26, 1955 in Connersville, a son to Albert and May Lou McMillan Cox. He was raised in Metamora often reminisced about his childhood there with friends and family – it held a special place in his heart. Ron worked for Hill-Rom for 26 years and enjoyed fishing and mushroom hunting. ...
Merle Norman
February 26, 2019
On Tuesday, February 26, 2019, Merle Edward Norman woke up being held by Jesus, and was reunited with the love of his life.
He was born June 30, 1947 to Willard and Jeanette "Irene" Norman. He had two brothers, Willie and Donnie Norman - both surviving, and two sisters, Alma Hill - surviving, and Mable who preceded...
Keith E. Dorrel
February 25, 2019
Keith Eugene Dorrel, of Okeana was born on March 20, 1937 in Brookville, a son to Gaylord and Mary (Meyers) Dorrel. He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1956 until 1960. Keith worked locally at the Brookville Lake and IMI. On November 24, 1989 he married Mary Ann Scherrer in Hamilton, Ohio and she survives. ...
Matilda Gibson
February 23, 2019
Matilda Gibson, of Milan was born on February 22, 1957 in Yorkville, Indiana a daughter to Donald and Marietta Sizemore Anderson. Her husband, Jimmy Dale Gibson, preceded her in death on September 27, 2014. Matilda enjoyed working at Batesville Tool and Die and loved spending time with her family. She was known to lovingly aggravate her nieces and nephews...
Gregory K. Parrett
February 23, 2019
Gregory K. Parrett, of Brookville was born on July 31, 1963 in Connersville, a son to Ernest Parrett and Judith Cummins Cooper. He worked at Jake Sweeney Chevrolet as a service technician. Greg attended First Baptist Church in Brookville and enjoyed many outdoor activities – fishing, hunting and camping. Greg also loved cooking and canning. On February 23,...
Janet E. Hill
February 23, 2019
Janet E. Hill, of Lawrenceburg, was born on March 4, 1929 in Cincinnati, Ohio a daughter to John E. and Minnie Minneman Molter. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church at Klemmes Corner. After graduating high school she furthered her education in Music at Capitol University and later used that education playing the organ at several area...
Lee Wm. Orschell
February 21, 2019
Lee Wm. Orschell of Brookville was born on November 24, 1936 in Brookville, a son to Leo and Dorothy Wiwi Orschell. He married Carolyn Fellinger on April 22, 1961 and she preceded him in death on February 10, 2011. Lee farmed land around Brookville and Rush County his entire life – he enjoyed farming and was interested in conservation...
Robert L. Mounce
February 19, 2019
Robert L. Mounce, of Brookville, was born on May 22, 1937 in Somerset, Kentucky, a son to Robert and Thelma Brown Mounce. After graduating high school he advanced his education at technical college. He worked for General Electric as an engineer for over 30 years. Robert married Phyllis Foley and together they raised three sons. He liked fishing and...
Mary Eddie Lewis
February 17, 2019
Mary Eddie Lewis, of Laurel, was born on March 19, 1927 in Paris, Scott County, Kentucky a daughter to Frank and Stella Tinwell Tackett. She married Wallace Lewis and he preceded her in death in 1990. Mary was a member of Alpine Trinity Pentecostal Holiness Church and attended Benchmark day services in Connersville. She loved singing, being with friends...
George Kraus
February 16, 2019
George Edward Kraus, of Brookville, was born on June 18, 1962 in Connersville, Indiana, a son to Kenneth E. and Josephine Locke Kraus. He graduated from Franklin County High School in 1980 and later became a truck driver. He enjoyed working and in his spare time, watching T.V. On Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the age of 56, he...
Floyd L. "Bud" Hunter
February 16, 2019
Floyd L. "Bud" Hunter, of Sunman, was born on April 24, 1924 in Lawrenceburg, a son to Floyd L. and Nannie Ake Hunter, Sr. Bud served his country as a Medical Navy Corpsmen during WWII in Okinawa. He later married Mary Lee Robinson in Versailles on August 21, 1948 and she survives. Bud was an active member of the...
Marie Yvonne "Mickie" Wendelman
February 16, 2019
Marie Yvonne "Mickie" Wendelman, of Sunman, was born on August 5, 1937 in Milan, a daughter to Harris C. and Irene E. Nedderman Hill. She married James Wendelman on June 1, 1957 at St. John's Lutheran Church - Hubbells Corner and together they raised three children. Marie worked at Hill-Rom Industries as a secretary for over 30 years. She...
