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Eugene W. Freyer

Eugene W. Freyer

July 13, 2018

Eugene W. Freyer, of Sunman, was born on May 31, 1949 in Batesville, a son to Donald Howard and Lucille Eliza Richter Freyer.  He graduated from Sunman High School and later entered the Air Force Reserves; in 1968 his unit was activated and he served his country in Vietnam.  Eugene worked at Seagrams over 40 years and farmed for...

Gayle Schaefer

Gayle Schaefer

July 10, 2018

Gayle A. Schaefer, of Sunman, was born on August 22, 1935 in Sunman, a daughter to Paul E. Sr., and Frieda E. Schantz Hornberger.  She married Ralph F. Schaefer on September 17, 1956 at St. Paul Catholic Church in New Alsace and together they raised five daughters.  Gayle worked at Western-Southern Life in the office until Ralph and she...

Norma J. Yingst

Norma J. Yingst

July 10, 2018

Norma J. Yingst, of Liberty, was born on July 26, 1933 in Greenback, Tennessee the daughter of Elbert and Massie Wagoner Bryant.  She graduated from Greenback High School and then married Ed Tuck and had two children.  Norma later married Harold Yingst in 1971.  She worked at Belden for over 25 years.  Norma was an avid sports fan and...

Paul Fuchs

Paul Fuchs

July 4, 2018

Paul F. Fuchs, of Metamora, was born on May 8, 1932 in Dearborn County, the son of John and Helen Fox Fuchs.  He married Edith "Eva" Hunter on December 26, 1953 and together they raised five children.  Paul was a heavy equipment operator and belonged to the Metamora Lions Club and the International Union of Operating Engineers.  He loved...

Terry M. Horning

Terry M. Horning

July 1, 2018

Terry M. Horning, of Indianapolis, was born on January 11, 1947 in Connersville, the son of Joseph and Christina Grizzel Horning.  He married Jewel L. Carey on April 17, 1980 in Pendleton, Indiana and she survives.  Terry was self-employed as a mechanic and enjoyed spending time with his family.  On Sunday, July 1, 2018 at the age of 71,...

Vicky Sue Lauber

Vicky Sue Lauber

July 1, 2018

Vicky Sue Lauber, of Osgood, was born on February 9, 1953 in Indianapolis, the daughter of Kenneth Robert and Willa Jane Hurst Hale.  She married Daniel Lauber on October 14, 1978 in Sunman at St. John Lutheran Church-Hubbells Corner.  Vicky Sue was a speech therapist and a member of St. John Lutheran Church.  She was also a member of...

Marilyn Sue Schantz

Marilyn Sue Schantz

June 22, 2018

Marilyn Sue Schantz, of Sunman, was born on June 4, 1948 in Batesville, the daughter of Martin and Mabel Zimmerman Beneker.  After graduating high school she earned her degree in nursing, and had a long career as a registered nurse.  Marilyn married David A. Schantz at St. Peters Church together they had three children.  Her primary goal in life...

Mary June Williams

Mary June Williams

June 20, 2018

Mary June Williams, of Brookville, was born on June 29, 1932 in Brookville, the daughter of Damon and Alvina Gerber Weileman.  She married Richard "Dick" E. Williams on August 18, 1951 at St. Michael Church and together they raised 5 children.  June was busy as a housewife and mother but also worked at Rosenberger's, Fayette Federal, and was co-owner...

Evelyn Anthony

Evelyn Anthony

June 17, 2018

Evelyn Anthony went to her heavenly home on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at the age of 84.  She was born on July 3, 1933 in Hamilton, Ohio to the late William and Ellen Sparks Hubbard.  Evelyn graduated from Brookville High School and later worked for insurance agent, Don Russell and at General Electric in filing.  She married Melvin E....

John D. Holliday

John D. Holliday

June 17, 2018

John D. Holliday of Sunman, was born on December 18, 1927 in Batesville, the son of John D and Minnie Edwards Holliday.  He served his country with the United States Army, and upon his return he married Verda Mae Burns in Lawrenceburg on October 2, 1948.  John was a tool and die maker for over 39 years with GM. ...

Joseph Robinson

Joseph Robinson

June 13, 2018

Joseph "Joe" Robinson, of Laurel, was born on January 21, 1951 in Corbin, Kentucky the son of Lenzy and Edna Cox Robinson.  He served his country with the United States Marines, and then worked and retired from Sperry Rubber after 29 years of service.  Joe enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.  He loved to...

William Garrett Shepard

William Garrett Shepard

June 9, 2018

William Garrett Shepard, of Liberty, was born on October 30, 1989 in Hamilton, Ohio, the son of Maynard Shepard and Kathleen Newkirk.  William served his country in the United States Army and earned several medals; the Army Good Conduct Medal, an Army Service Medal and Ribbon, a Parachutist Badge, and a Driver and Mechanic Badge.  He later worked for...

Richard A. Baas

Richard A. Baas

May 31, 2018

Baas, Richard A. 10/1/42-5/31/18 Age 75 of Brookville, IN. Son of the late Lester and Helen (nee Feinthel) Baas. Beloved father of John (Amber), Danny Baas, and Diane (Ron) Tanski. Devoted grandfather of 8, and great grandfather of 6. Cherished brother of Ruth, Jimmy, Delores, David, Debbie, and Dolly. Richard is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends....

Nathan Meyer

Nathan Meyer

May 24, 2018

Nathan G. Meyer, of Brookville, was born on February 8, 1986 in Oxford, Ohio, the son of Eugene F. and Karen Mergenthal Meyer.  He married his soul mate and true love Carrie E. Wendel on September 5, 2009 at St. Michael Catholic Church, and in 2014 the two welcomed their daughter Katherine who is Nathan's sunshine and whole world....

Luther Noble, Sr.

Luther Noble, Sr.

May 24, 2018

Luther Noble, Sr. of Brookville, was born on June 25, 1931 in Owsley County, Kentucky to Harlan and Easter McIntosh Noble.  He entered the United States Army in 1954 and served his country for six years during the Korean War.  Luther married Ethel Turner on September 23, 1980 and she survives.  Luther was an entrepreneur, owning Noble Boys Furniture...

Lila June Neeley

Lila June Neeley

May 20, 2018

There is a huge hole in many lives with the May 20, 2018, passing of Lila June Hazelwood Neeley.

A long-time resident of Brookville, June earned a bachelor's degree in nursing at Kettering College of Medical Arts in Kettering, Ohio, and practiced at Kettering, Fayette Memorial and Elsie Dryer Nursing Home.  During the past three years, June...

Harry Laker

Harry Laker

May 20, 2018

Harry O. Laker, of Sunman, was born to Edmund and Martha Eckerle Laker on October 15, 1933 in Franklin County, Indiana.  He served his country with the United States Army.  Harry was united in marriage to Alma Riehle on July 12, 1958 at St. Nicholas Church and together they had six children.  He worked for Hill-Rom for 35 years...

Bud Nunier

Bud Nunier

May 11, 2018

Bud Nunier, of Brookville, was born on May 23, 1940 in Brookville the son of Edward J. and Florence A. Volz Nunier.  Early in life he was severely disabled in a car accident and spent most of his life at home with his parents and nine siblings.  On Friday, May 11, 2018 at the age of 77, after many...

Scharlene Reister

Scharlene Reister

May 7, 2018

Scharlene C. Reister, of Cincinnati, was born on July 19, 1952 in Milan, IN the daughter of Orville and Charlotte Talbe Gesell.  She graduated from Brookville High School and later worked as a bartender.  Scharlene enjoyed spending time with her friends.  On Monday, May 7, 2018 at the age of 65 she passed away.

Survivors include three...

Jackie Lea Bischoff

Jackie Lea Bischoff

April 29, 2018

Jackie Lea Bischoff, of Brookville, was born on October 13, 1967 in St. Joseph, Missouri the daughter of Jack and Donna (Rogers) Pipes.  She married Paul Bischoff on October 28, 1987 in Clinton, Missouri.  Jackie worked in merchandising and in her free time she loved to spend time with her grandchildren, sew and crochet.  On Sunday, April 29, 2018...

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