Melva Cole
July 1, 2016
Melva Cole, formerly of Sunman, was born on December 11, 1926 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Herman and Parry Lee Whitis Maynard.  She married Edward Cole on December 13, 1946 and he preceded her in death on October 26, 2003.  Together they had a farm which provided her much enjoyment. Melva loved to sew...
Sara Cox
June 29, 2016
Sara Kaylene Cox, of Andersonville, was born on November 7, 1993 in Batesville, Indiana, the daughter of Jeff and Heather Hunter Cox. She was a graduate of the 2012 class of North Decatur High School. Sara loved animals and being outdoors. She especially enjoyed fishing, hiking and watching movies. On Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at the age of 22,...
Daniel Welke
June 23, 2016
Daniel Welke, of Cedar Grove, was born on February 24, 1985 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Jerry A. and Wanda R. Wells Welke. He graduated from Franklin County High School where he was very active in sports. Daniel enjoyed playing baseball, football and softball and loved spending time with his children and family. On Thursday, June 23, 2016...
James R Loomis
June 20, 2016
James R. Loomis, of Sunman, was born on August 18, 1945 in Hamilton, Ohio to James and Evelyn Loomis.  James was a Vietnam Veteran, having served his country in the United States Marines.  He was a truck driver and laborer most of his life and enjoyed the membership of the St. Leon Post #464 American Legion.  James had a...
Dorothy M. Devoll
June 18, 2016
Dorothy M. Devoll, of Brookville, was born July 24, 1942 in Lawrenceburg, the daughter of Richard and Angeline Arnold Walter. She married Thomas E. Devoll Sr. on June 2, 1960 at St. Paul Rectory in New Alsace and he preceded her in death on April 14, 1990. Dorothy was a housewife and worked for Campbell Hausfeld and Pri-Pack in...
Marjorie C. Schwegman
June 15, 2016
Marjorie C. Schwegman, of Brookville, was born on November 4, 1924 in Youngs Corner, Indiana, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Ann Risselman Sturwold. She married Orville W. Schwegman at St. Peter's Church on October 30, 1948 and he preceded her in death on July 12, 2000. Marjorie was a homemaker and also held several jobs over her years...
Nancy Lee Cory
June 9, 2016
Nancy Lee Cory, age 85, departed this life on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at her residence in Batesville. Nan was born in Rhinelander, Wisconsin on May 19, 1931, to Jack and Rimah (Brandenburg) Cory. She spent her early years in Rhinelander where her father was the editor of the Rhinelander Daily News. That northern Wisconsin lifestyle undoubtedly...
Roger Clontz
June 8, 2016
Roger J. Clontz of Cedar Grove, was born on August 13, 1996 in Oxford, Ohio, the son of Jim and Becky Davidson Clontz. Roger was a machinist at Clippards in Cincinnati. He was an avid outdoorsmen and enjoyed fishing, hunting and off-roading with his Jeep. On Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at the age of 19, Roger lost...
Carolyn Cummins
May 26, 2016
Carolyn Cummins of Brookville, Indiana, was born on October 6, 1955 in Oneida, Kentucky, the daughter of Donald and Lila Gay Barrett. On June 12, 1971 Carolyn married Ronnie Cummins at the First Baptist Church in Brookville. She was a tax preparer for H & R Block for 21 years in the Aurora office before retirement. Carolyn enjoyed fishing...
Edith M. Reed
May 24, 2016
Edith M. Reed of Sunman was born on February 26, 1948 in Batesville, the daughter of Edward John and Helen Marie Bowman Reed. She worked at Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville and later, Woodland Hills Nursing Home in Lawrenceburg. Edith loved attending church festivals and playing bingo. On May 24, 2016, at the age of...
Susan M. Gartenman
May 20, 2016
Susan M. Gartenman of Dayton, Ohio and formerly of Brookville, was born on March 3, 1961 in Batesville.  She was the daughter of Harold A. and Donna L. Amrhein Back. Susan graduated from Brookville High School in 1979. In 1981 she married Gary J. Gartenman in Madrid, Spain and he preceded her in death on May 13, 2016. As...
Gary J. Gartenman
May 13, 2016
NEW SERVICES TIMES AND DATES LISTED BELOW: Gary J. Gartenman of Dayton, Ohio and formerly of Brookville, was born on March 19, 1959 in Batesville, Indiana. He was the son of Alvin C. and Geneva L. Gesell Gartenman. Gary graduated from Brookville High School in 1977 and later entered the United States Air Force, serving his country for 20...
Albert T. Graf
May 11, 2016
Albert T. Graf, of Brookville, was born on March 24, 1928 in New Alsace, Indiana, the son of Otto P. and Pearl Mary Lingg Graf. He married the love of his life, Maryln C. Mergenthal on August 6, 1949 and she preceded him in death on January 23, 2013. Albert was owner of Graf Concrete Construction, Inc. which was...
Janine M. Bentley
April 26, 2016
Janine M. Bentley of Brookville was born on December 8, 1950, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Richard and Odette Loubard Craighead. She married Alex Bentley on November 26, 1975, and he preceded her in death on December 20, 2013. Janine was a teacher for 36 years, and taught first graders at Laurel Elementary when...
Mary Ellen "Ellie" Strohmier
April 23, 2016
Mary Ellen "Ellie" Strohmier, of Brookville, was born on December 28, 1959 in Batesville, a daughter to Dale J. and Maryann Ortman Deffner. She married Daryl K. Strohmier on April 6, 1984 at St. Michael Church and he survives. Ellie was a Pharmacist Technician for George's Pharmacy in Brookville for over 30 years and a...
Mary E. "Betty" ` Hertel
April 23, 2016
Mary E. "Betty" Hertel, of Brookville, was born on February 11, 1934 in Newport, Kentucky, the daughter of Clyde and Dorothy Kuntz Carter. She graduated from Brookville High School in 1952, and married Donald H. Hertel on April 11, 1953 at St. Michael Church. Betty was Deputy Treasurer of Franklin County for several years, and...
Ronald L. Mounts
April 20, 2016
Ronald L. Mounts, of Sunman, was born on February 10, 1967 in Wilmington, Ohio, a son to Kenneth V. and Dorothy Miller Mounts. He married Trisha A. Ledbetter on February 14, 2014, and she survives. Ronald liked to mow grass and work outside. He loved to ride his motorcycle and spend time with his family. ...
Lola M Atkinson
April 18, 2016
Lola Atkinson, of Sunman was born on February 28, 1941 in Tell City, Indiana, the daughter of Homer and Vivian Turner Williams. She married George Atkinson on April 20, 1957 and he preceded her in death. Lola's life was all about her family, she loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. On Monday, April 18, 2016, at the age of...
Mary Jane Fuchs
April 14, 2016
Mary Jane Fuchs, formerly of Dover, Indiana, was born on September 18, 1921 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Simon and Rose Riley Meister. She married Frank A. Fuchs on August 26, 1950 at St. Patrick Church in Cincinnati, and he preceded her in death on July 24, 2012. Mary Jane was a member of...
Nilah Frey Layman
April 14, 2016
Nilah Frey Layman, of Oxford, Ohio, was born on February 6, 1932 in Franklin County, Indiana, the daughter of White and Beulah Hughes Denton. She worked for Kroger for 44 years, in Brookville and Oxford. Nilah was a past member of St. Michael's and St. Mary's churches, and currently a member of Westside Church of...
