Shirley Ann Lucas
February 21, 2017
Shirley Ann Lucas, of Brookville, was born on August 28, 1933 in Rushville, Indiana, the daughter of Charles and Roselyn Mullen Bare. She was a long time secretary at Farm Bureau Co-op and the Farm Bureau Insurance office. Shirley enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grandkids. On Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at the age of 83, she passed...
Thomas D. Bredwell
February 18, 2017
Thomas D. Bredwell, of Brookville, was born on January 30, 1934 in Hamilton, Ohio, the son of Benny and Leatha F. Anthony Bredwell. He was a proud graduate of Richmond High School – class of 1953 and a cheerleader.  Shortly after graduation Thomas danced with the Indianapolis Ballet Company and later the New York Ballet Company. After his dance...
Earl Hudson
February 11, 2017
Earl Hudson, of Milford, Ohio and formerly of Connersville, was born on January 18, 1938, in Kentucky, the son of Jesse and Virgie Scott Hudson. He married Alice Faye Allen and she preceded him in death on August 31, 2009. Earl was a self-employed truck driver, and member of the Orange Lodge F & AM, Whitewater Valley Shrine Club...
Lester Paul Seevers
February 10, 2017
Lester Paul Seevers, of Sunman, was born on June 8, 1928 in Guilford, the son of Henry and Margaret Rodmaker Seevers. On July 28, 1956 he married Elvera Lipps at St. John's Lutheran Church - Hubbell's Corner. Lester proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War as a cadre in...
Randall Lee Terry, Sr.
February 8, 2017
Randall Lee Terry, Sr., of Laurel, was born on June 17, 1955 in Connersville, Indiana, the son on Ranel and Debbie Moore Terry. On June 6, 1974 he married Mary J. Marshall in Connersville and she survives. Randall served his country with the Army National Guard for 15 years and was a truck owner and operator. He was a...
Dj Parker
February 8, 2017
Donald D. "DJ", Parker, Jr., of Brookville, was born on May 24, 1987 in Oxford, Ohio, the son of Donald D. and Patricia J. Bernard Parker, Sr. He married Theresa Gabbard and she survives. DJ never knew a stranger; loved spending time with his family, and enjoyed music, watching movies and working outdoors. On Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at...
Melvin Mac Enderle
February 3, 2017
Melvin "Mac" Enderle, of Metamora, was born on June 7, 1926 in Cincinnati, Ohio, one of eleven children to John C. and Caroline Straub Enderle. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II. On June 28, 1952 Melvin married Dorothy J. Oser at St. Vincent DePaul Church in Cincinnati. After retiring from Custom Tooling...
Reniva Day
February 2, 2017
Reniva Day, of Brookville, was born on September 12, 1924 in Kings Creek, Kentucky, the daughter of James and Lula Cox Roark. She married Kelly Day on March 20, 1943 in Jeffersonville, and he preceded her in death on January 24, 2007. She was a homemaker most of her life but also cooked...
Donald E. Sacksteder
January 31, 2017
Donald E. "Sack" Sacksteder was born on April 11, 1940 at home in Cedar Grove, the son of Edwin J. and Alice Meier Sacksteder. He married Joyce A. Dudley on August 10, 1963 at St. Peter's Catholic Church and she survives. Donald owned and operated Kaiser Meat Market in Cedar Grove for 42...
Donald Graf
January 27, 2017
Donald "Mole" Graf, of Cedar Grove, was born on October 31, 1954 in Batesville, the son of Albert T. and Maryln C. Mergenthal Graf. He married Pamela K. Dudley on June 19, 1976 at St. Peters Church. Donald was a union carpenter and also worked with Graf Concrete Companies, however he was best known as the co-owner, with his...
Hazel Anna Wullenweber
January 25, 2017
Hazel Anna Wullenweber, of Milan, was born on November 21, 1922 in Dearborn County, the daughter of Henry and Sophie Hornberger Walter. She graduated from Sunman High School in 1939 and married Clarence Wullenweber on December 9, 1942 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Hubbell's Corner. Hazel worked as a secretary in Cincinnati and later with...
Joyce Jordan
January 24, 2017
Joyce Marie Jordan was born on December 5, 1942 at her home place in Brookville, the daughter of Thomas and Bessie Wolf Downard. She married Walter M. Jordan on December 9, 1959 at the Bible Baptist Church in Metamora and he preceded her in death on July 28, 2013. Joyce was a homemaker and provided child care both in...
Walter R. Schantz
January 24, 2017
Walter R. Schantz, of Lawrenceville, was born on December 19, 1923 in Dearborn County, the son of Adam and Mabel Wolljung Schantz. He married Viola F. Hitefield on November 22, 1945 in Cleves, Ohio, and she preceded him in death on January 7, 2003. He served in the United States Army during the WWII Era. Walter worked at C...
Anna R. Riegelsberger
January 22, 2017
Anna R. Riegelsberger, of Batesville, was born on September 30, 1948 in Covington, Kentucky the beloved daughter of Theodore and Mildred Kline Riegelsberger. She retired from Economy Drug in Cincinnati.  Anna enjoyed playing bingo and karaoke. On Sunday, January 22, 2017, at the age of 68, Anna was blessed with peace when she passed away...
Doris A. Bliss
January 21, 2017
Doris A. Bliss, of Sunman, was born on July 24, 1940 in Cincinnati, the daughter of Harold and Amanda Petty. She was a beautician in Cincinnati who also put those skills to work in her yard; cleaning and perfecting the plants. She enjoyed mowing grass and loved spending time with her family and friends. On...
Coach Joe Halloran
January 18, 2017
Joseph John Halloran, better known as Coach Joe, was born on August 19, 1967 in Germany. He was the son of Joseph Frank and Marilyn Heim Halloran. The love of kids and sports was the driving force behind Joe and his multiple coaching positions over the years –most recently as an assistant varsity football coach at Franklin County High...
John "Jack" Wallace
January 12, 2017
John William "Jack" Wallace, of Greensburg, was born on April 21, 1955, in Watsonville, California, the son of John William and Frances Booth Wallace. He married Anita Eckstein on February 23, 2013 in Greensburg. Jack was an accomplished guitarist, and will be remembered by many musicians and friends across the country. As a master certified...
Marvin Hildebrand
January 10, 2017
Marvin E. Hildebrand, of Sunman, was born on October 15, 1935 at home in Penntown, the son of William Henry and Mena Barbara Boerstler Hildebrand. He married Monica Brown on October 14, 1972 in St. Leon and she survives. Marvin farmed all his life the land he was born and raised on. He enjoyed gardening in his spare time...
Alma Frey
January 7, 2017
Alma M. Frey, of Brookville, was born on October 12, 1928, in St. Mary's, Indiana, the daughter of Nicholas and Carrie Munchel Kruthaupt. She married Joseph G. Frey on June 25, 1949 at St. Michael Catholic Church and he preceded her in death on March 10, 1993. Alma was employed by Franklin Casket Company and later at Thies Restaurant...
William D. Ratz
January 7, 2017
William D. "Bill" Ratz, of Brookville, was born on November 10, 1929 in Brookville, the son of Joseph and Margaret Tulley Ratz. He married Anita Andwan on May 11, 1957 at St. John's Catholic Church in Dover. Bill enlisted with the United States Army and served during the Korean War. Upon returning home, he and his brother Joe, opened...
