Obituary Listing

April 25, 2025

Dennis J. Baas, age 71, of Sunman, was born on December 6, 1953, in Batesville, Indiana,a son to Herbert and Helen Myatt Baas.  He worked at Romweber and later at Kroger.  Dennis enjoyed antiquing, collecting odds and ends and loved to read.  He also liked watching baseball and rooting for the Cleveland Indians (Guardians).  On Friday, April 25, 2025,...

April 17, 2025

Nora Goodrich, of Brookville, was born on March 11th, 1924, in Cawood, Kentucky, daughter to the late Thomas and Sarah Johnson Osborne. She married Hurtle Ernest Goodrich and he preceded her in death on July 29, 1989. Nora devoted her life to her family and was fortunate to spend most of her years as a homemaker. She was a...

April 13, 2025

Peter Urban Doll, of Sunman, was born on October 20, 1948, a son to the late Matthias and Alma Bedel Doll. Pete was a U.S. Veteran after proudly serving his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. On May 5, 1973, he married Linda Brunsman at St. Nicholas Catholic Church and together they raised 3...

April 11, 2025

Barbara Jean (Lakes) Engle, 76, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, surrounded by her family at their farm.

Barb was born on November 19, 1948, in Hamilton, Ohio to Harold and Hattie Lakes. She grew up in Brookville, Indiana and attended Franklin County High School. She met the love of her life, John Engle while he...

April 9, 2025

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Marjorie (Margie) Sue Graf was born on July 21, 1941, in Brookville, Indiana, daughter to Charles and Virginia (Klusman) Lohrey.  She graduated from Brookville High School and later obtained her nursing degree from the Jewish Hospital.  Margie married Clifford Bulach (St. Leon, IN) and they had three children, Bonnie, Connie and...

April 8, 2025

Mary Dianne Holzbacher, of Sunman, was born on July 3, 1945, a daughter to Verl and Helen Birchard Emsweller. After graduating high school, she attended cosmetology school. She married Robert D. Holzbacher on April 17, 1971, and together they raised two daughters.  Dianne was a member of St. John Lutheran Church – Hubbell's Corner. She enjoyed doing hair, gardening,...

April 6, 2025

Pamela Lynn Gartenman, of Milan, was born on March 2, 1963, a daughter to Thomas E. and Dorothy Walter Devoll, Sr.  She was a 1981 graduate of Brookville High School.  Pam worked for over 25 years at Batesville Casket Company in the interior department.  Pam married Larry Gartenman in 2008, and he survives. She was a former member of...

April 6, 2025

Betty Jean Cott, 91, of Holton, KS, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025 at her home. She was born November 12, 1933 in Sunman, IN, the daughter of Fitzhugh and Jeanette (Morrison) Creech.

Betty graduated from Sunman High School in 1951. She was a Certified Nurse's Aide and Home Health Aide for United Methodist Home in Topeka....

April 2, 2025

Hilda Ester Benning, of Sunman, was born at home in Dearborn County on January 20, 1927, a daughter to Edward and Margaret Brandt Amm. She married Ronald Benning on October 20, 1945, and they enjoyed 55 years together before his death on October 25, 2000.  Hilda was a farmer's wife and a homemaker.  She had a green thumb, always...

April 2, 2025

James L. Kruthaupt, of Batesville, was born on October 1, 1937, in Batesville, a son to Lawrence and Agatha Wespesser Kruthaupt.  He served his country in the Army Reserves and was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Morris.  Jim loved cars and his siblings can remember him always trying to talk their father into buying a newer...

March 27, 2025

Marjorie Ann Barrett, of Brookville, Indiana was born on September 2, 1937, in Indianapolis, Indiana, a daughter to Alfred C. and Marie Schum Brown. After graduating from Brookville High School she attended Indiana University, earning her Bachelor of Arts in Business. Marge met David P. Barrett while in college and they married on August 22, 1959, in Brookville. Many...

March 23, 2025

L.D.  "Bud" Bingham, 80, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Christ Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born in Kentucky, April 22, 1944, to Ruby Stipe and LD. Bingham, Sr.

He married Alma (Nanney) Bingham on March 27, 1965, and she survives.  Bud was a life long "Mr. Fix-It", enjoying wood working and fishing...

March 19, 2025

Cindy C. Orschell, of Okeana and previously Brookville, was born on November 18, 1968, in Connersville, Indiana, a daughter to Odell and Novella Lay Cross. She graduated from Laurel High School, class of 1987 and later obtained her medical assisting degree from Ivy Tech. Although she began her career in the medical field, most people will remember Cindy from...

March 18, 2025

Melvin Dunbar, of Sunman, was born on May 15, 1945, in Batesville, Indiana, a son to Floyd and Caroline Rahe Dunbar. He married Elizabeth "Betty" Knecht on May 11, 1968, in St. Peters, Indiana and together they raised 4 children. Melvin served his country in the U.S. Army.  Melvin worked for Hillenbrand as a truck driver for over 20...

March 14, 2025

Elton M. Kennel Jr., of Brookville, was born on January 18, 1934, in Middletown, Ohio, a son to Elton Sr. and Virginia Carbery Kennel. He married Helen Halcomb on February 18, 1952, in Brookville, and together they shared over 60 years of marriage. Elton proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was employed by Ford Motor Company...

March 12, 2025

Nancy L. Hemmer, of Brookville was born on February 4, 1950, in Batesville, Indiana the daughter of Howard and Helen Quinlan Stewart.  She graduated from Brookville High School, attended college and later settled in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Nancy loved the outdoors, especially Cincinnati Parks and Recreation.  She passed away at the age of 74, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at...

February 27, 2025

Donald M. Derenski, Sr., of Cedar Grove, was born on October 22, 1937, in Hamilton, Ohio a son to Henry and Bertha Ratliff Derenski.  He graduated from Whitewater High School in 1955 and later married Truie Mae Goodman in 1957.  Don was a machinist for 45 years at Dresser Roots Blower.  He enjoyed gun collecting and trading.  Don also...

February 24, 2025

Kathleen E. Shannon, of Sunman, was born on November 8, 1953, in Dayton, Kentucky a daughter to Harold "Jack" and Helen C. Miller Shannon.  She obtained her nursing degree from St. Francis School of Nursing and worked in healthcare for many years.  Kathleen loved to read and spend time with family.  She also enjoyed watching scary movies and researching...

February 21, 2025

Patricia C. Hancock, of Brookville, was born on November 17, 1964 in Cleveland, Ohio a daughter to Gary and Laura Shepherd Sears.  She married Karl Hancock on June 2, 1985 in Bradenton, Florida and together they raised three children.  Patricia loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and taking care of her exotic birds.  On Friday, February...

February 20, 2025

Barbara Penny Baker, age 65, of Milan, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

She was born on May 5, 1959, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, the daughter of the late Willard H. and Matilda Woliung Baker.  Penny was a lifelong resident of the local area, a 1977 graduate of East Central High...