Obituary Listing

Jan 2, 2018

Earth lost a saint when Helen Mosmeier died at home on January 2, 2018, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born as Helen Louise Reddert on July 26, 1922, at home on the farm where she was raised in Sunman, Indiana, and lived longer than she...

Dec 26, 2017

Lorinda Jane (Geis) Hollon, age 81, died peacefully on December 26, 2017, at her home in Torrance, California, after a prolonged illness.  She was born December 31, 1935 in Batesville, the daughter of Herbert and Mary Geis.

Lorinda thoroughly enjoyed animals and gardening.  She had a special place in her heart for her dogs, who were constant...

Dec 21, 2017

Robert "Bob" J. Wesseler, of Connersville, formerly of Brookville, was born on December 20, 1926 in Brookville, the son of Henry and Minnie Wilhelm Wesseler.  After graduating High School, he served his country during World War II with the United States Army. He later worked for Visteon in Connersville, retiring after 30 years of service. ...

Dec 16, 2017

Gerri S. Davidson, of Sunman, was born on September 5, 1936 in Williamsburg, Kentucky, the daughter of James and Grace Ball Smith.  She married Phillip Davidson on December 21, 1957 at the Asbury Tabernacle in Cincinnati.  Gerri was a homemaker and had a passion for reading.  Her ministry in life was sending goodwill cards and...

Dec 14, 2017

Ena Faye Lakes, 84, of Brookville, died Thursday, December 14, 2017, at Brookville Healthcare Center.

Faye was born in Lee County, Kentucky on March 31, 1933 to Curtis Hogan, Sr. and Carlie Johnson. She married Virgil D. Lakes on July 28, 1949 in New Port,...

Dec 7, 2017

Judith G. Cooper, of Brookville, was born on August 30, 1946, in Franklin County, the daughter of Russ and Bonnie Tussey Cummins.  She married Lowell T. Cooper and he preceded her in death on April 19, 2009.  Judith enjoyed being a homemaker and spending time with her family.  On Thursday, December 7, 2017 at the...

Dec 5, 2017

Luther J. Roberts, of Sunman, was born on December 16, 1960 in North Carolina, the son of Grady and Peggy Louise Barnett Roberts.  He was a machinist for most of his life.  Luther enjoyed golfing, football and socializing.  On Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at the age of 56, Luther passed away at his residence.

Dec 3, 2017

Charles Randall Shank, of Brookville, was born on November 25, 1961 in Richmond, Indiana, the son of Charles K. and Carol E. Lohrey Shank.  He operated a printing press at Seasongood in Sunman.  Charles' main passion was his daughter as well as his love of music.  He played drums for a band named "Sweetwater" while...

Dec 3, 2017

After an eight month battle against her old nemesis cancer, Darcee Murphy answered her Savior's call home for total restoration, healing, and eternal peace. She was born on June 3, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan to Richard and Jeanette (Norwood) Schultz. Along with her parents and two older brothers, she spent her younger years...

Dec 1, 2017

Pearl Whittamore, of Brookville, was born on June 30, 1930 in Manchester, Kentucky, the son of Virgil and Laura Lunsford Whittamore.  He worked at Campbell Hausfeld in Harrison, Ohio for 36 and a half years, but his love was music.  Pearl played the bass guitar – primarily bluegrass and gospel music.  He also enjoyed playing...

Nov 26, 2017

Billy G. Ison, age 89, of Mt. Carmel, Indiana, passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at the Knolls of Oxford, Ohio.  Born on February 27, 1928 in Letcher County, Kentucky, he was the son of Dee and Virgie Caudill Ison and the stepson of Jonah Hogg.  Billy married Jean Ison...

Nov 19, 2017

Harold R. "Hoot" Vonderheide, of Brookville, was born on May 30, 1935 in Brookville, the son of Walter and Marie Wallpe Vonderheide.  After graduating high school, he served his country in the United States Army.  On April 20, 1963 he married Julianna Schantz at St. Peter's Church and together they raised four children.  Harold was...

Nov 16, 2017

Rose Marie Herring (nee Rolfes), of Sunman, was born on September 5, 1958 in Cincinnati, the daughter of Robert J. and Dolores Ann (Tenoever) Rolfes.  After graduating Western Hills High School, she went on to get her degree from University of Cincinnati, and later did graduate work at Loyola University.  Rose married Grant Herring on...

Nov 13, 2017

Patricia H. Ortman, of Brookville, was born on July 23, 1927 to Jacob and Katherine Browning Suttong.  She married James W. Ortman on September 13, 1947 and he preceded her in death on June 13, 2011.  Patricia retired from Philco Ford after 42 years of employment.  Her passions included canning, gardening, playing cards and entertaining...

Nov 7, 2017

Lisa Beth Jenkins Wilson, of Brookville, was born on August 17, 1956 in Indianapolis, the daughter of Francis S. "Bud" and Carolyn Suiter Jenkins, Jr.  She attended Ball State University, earning both a B.A. and an M.A. Lisa taught for Sunman-Dearborn Community Schools for 34 years, first at East Central and then the newly opened...

Nov 5, 2017

Raymond G. Hemke, of Weisburg, was born on September 25, 1922 in Weisburg, the son of Arthur and Elizabeth Hartman Hemke.  He was a sergeant in the United States Army, serving in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater, and earned 3 bronze stars.  Upon his return from service, he enrolled and later graduated from the College of Applied...

Nov 2, 2017

Arldean LaVon Harmon, of Sunman was born on March 22, 1936, Sunman, the daughter of John and Sadie LaVon Kramer Schwing.  She married Donald Harmon on May 25, 1954, at St. Paul Methodist Church.  Arldean loved her family and being a homemaker.  She also was active in her community, volunteering and cooking for others, and...

Oct 28, 2017

Carol Norma Page, of Aurora, was born on July 11, 1956 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Eugene and Lois Flach, Sr.  She married Scott K. Page on September 15, 2002 in Cincinnati, and he survives.  Carol had worked at Argosy Casino and McDonalds.  She was actively involved in the Delhi Athletic Association Cheerleading, Executive...

Oct 28, 2017

Rebecca Ann Hughes, of Osgood, was born on January 29, 1951 in Lumberport, West Virginia, the daughter of Raymond and Dorothy Rodgers Satterfield.  She was a homemaker most of her life but also worked at Tyson Library in Versailles.  Rebecca loved cars and belonged to the Tree City Classics in Greensburg.  She also enjoyed spending...

Oct 27, 2017

Dorothy "Dottie" J. Hodge, of Brookville, was born on March 1, 1926 in Cincinnati, the daughter of Ray and Virginia Zimmerman Fagin.  She married Lou Hodge and he preceded her in death in 1974.  Dorothy later found a life partner in Rocky Wadsworth and he passed away in 2001.  She was a housewife her entire...