Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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...

Apr 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...

Apr 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...

Apr 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...

Apr 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. ...

Apr 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...

Apr 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...

Apr 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...

Apr 4, 2016

Janice L. Gartenman, of Brookville, was born on April 18, 1945 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Richard H. and Mary (Wicks) Pinar.  She married Chuck Gartenman on October 25, 2000, in Harrison, Ohio.  Janice worked for the FBI, Computer Analyst, Champion international Paper and Great American Insurance.  She was Board Secretary of...

Apr 2, 2016

Travis E. Crouch, of Brookville, was born on February 11, 1983 in Oxford, Ohio, the son of Paul E. and Regina A. Brewer Crouch.  He worked at Poindexter Excavating in Indianapolis as a union heavy equipment operator, and was a member of the Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church in New Trenton.  Travis enjoyed racing radio control...

Mar 30, 2016

Norma L. Banks, of Brookville, was born on June 1, 1933, in Franklin County, the daughter of Hugh and Flora Mae Hunter Allen.  She married Ralph Banks on May 23, 1951, and he preceded her in death.  Norma retired from Philco-Ford where she served as an inspector.  Her family was very important to her and...

Mar 28, 2016

Terry Stacy, of Brookville, Indiana, was born on April 4, 1940 in Franklin County, the son of Herman and Martha Allen Stacy.  He retired from Roots Dresser and then drove for Franklin County Public Transportation.  On Monday, March 28, 2016 at the age of 75, he passed away at Ridgewood Health Campus in Lawrenceburg.

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Mar 19, 2016

Bernice Sparks, of Brookville, was born on October 7, 1923 in Kentucky, the daughter of Daniel and Laura Baker.  She was married to A.B. Sparks who preceded her in death.  Bernice spent her life as a homemaker and loved to quilt and garden.  She was also a member of Brookville's Order of the Eastern Star,...

Mar 18, 2016

Arnold R. Ott, of Greensburg, and formerly of Franklin County, was born on January 22, 1940 in Metamora, the son of Julius and Mattie L. Casteel Ott.  He married Mattie A. Bowles in December, 1961 and she survives.  Arnold showed a strong work ethic from early on, mowing lawns in Metamora.  He later worked for Pepsi and retired from...

Mar 9, 2016

Elmer Ernest Vonderheide, of Brookville, was born on October 13, 1927 in St. Mary's, the son of Walter M. and Marie (nee Wallpe) Vonderheide.  Elmer was a 1945 graduate of Brookville High School.  He served his country from 1945 to 1947 in the United States Navy.  On October 15, 1949 at St. Michael's Rectory, Elmer...

Mar 3, 2016

Michael Francis Senefeld was born February 24, 1958 in Connersville to Frances (Schreiber) and Robert Senefeld. He was a 1976 graduate of Brookville High School.  Michael married Patty Lakes and she survives. He retired from the Ford Motor Company in Indianapolis. Michael was a member of St. Michael Church in Brookville, then St....

Feb 27, 2016

Charlotte  Hofer of Brookville, was born on November 24, 1933 in Perry County, Kentucky to Bill and Jessie Clark Deaton.  She wed Charles Hofer on December 1, 1950 in Brookville and enjoyed 65 years of marriage.  Charlotte was a woman passionate about her family, leaving behind a legacy of loving her family whole-heartedly and enjoying...