Obituary Listing

Feb 24, 2016

Rosemary Hountz, of Sunman, was born on May 27, 1933 in New Alsace, the daughter of Francis E. and Anna Braun Schantz.  She married David A. Hountz on October 15, 1955 in New Alsace, and he preceded her in death on November 9, 1997.  Rosemary was a full time homemaker and an office employee at...

Feb 16, 2016

Marvin G. Evans, age 77, formerly of Liberty, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 16, after passing at his residence in Greencastle. Born September 1, 1938, in Bath, he was the son of Clifford and Irene Gesell Evans. Marvin was part of the first graduating class of Talewanda High school in Oxford, Ohio.  He married Ruby...

Feb 14, 2016

Evelyn June DeMoss, of Oldenburg and formerly of Brookville, Indiana, was born on June 18, 1938 in Connersville, the daughter of John Witt and Clara Gladys Jackson Witt Perkins.  Her working career began at the age of 16 at the Greyhound Bus Station in Connersville where she made sandwiches on third shift for bus travelers...

Feb 4, 2016

Allen John Huber, of Sunman, was born on January 11, 1931 in Lawrenceville, a son to Estal and Ida Boerstler Huber.  After graduating from Sunman High school, he served his country as part of the United States Army.  Allen married Ruth Gutapfel on August 16, 1958 at St. John Lutheran Church, Hubbells Corner, and she...

Feb 4, 2016

James W. Nelson, of Sunman was born on June 13, 1957 in Greenville, North Carolina the son of James W., Sr. and Louise Ingram Nelson.  He was a radiology technician. On February 4, 2016, at the age of 58, James passed away at VA Hospice in Cincinnati.

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Feb 2, 2016

Robert R. Hill of Cedar Grove, was born on February 9, 1936 in Clay County, West Virginia, a son to Hallie E. and Flora Mae Johnson Hill.  While stationed in Germany, Robert met and married his wife, Heidrun "Heide" Lutz. He was a lifelong union roofer and member of the Local #42 Roofers Union in...

Feb 2, 2016

Robert R. Hill of Cedar Grove, was born on February 9, 1936 in Clay County, West Virginia, a son to Hallie E. and Flora Mae Johnson Hill.  While stationed in Germany, Robert met and married his wife, Heidrun "Heide" Lutz. He was a lifelong union roofer and member of the Local #42 Roofers Union in...

Jan 23, 2016

Alvin H. "Spike" Retzner of Sunman was born on August 30, 1922 in St. Nicholas, Indiana, a son to Edward and Cecelia Brunsman Retzner.  He served his country in WWII as part of the United States Army Air Corps.  Alvin married Eliza Moser Collins on June 2, 1962 at St. Nicholas Church and she preceded him in death on...

Jan 23, 2016

James F. Windholtz, of Sunman, was born on June 1, 1933, in Mack, Ohio, a son to Emil and Claire Faye Windholtz.  On April 27, 1957, Jim married Marion C. Gilmartin at St. Aloysius Church in Cincinnati, and she preceded him in death on March 12, 2014.  He worked for AT&T as a technician and also farmed. ...

Jan 22, 2016

Louis J. Auel, of Sunman, was born on February 16, 1931 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Harry and Anna Murrer Auel.  He was a veteran of the armed forces, and served his country in the Army and Air Force.  Louis married Linda McCann on June 14, 2003 at St. Nicholas Church in Sunman.  He retired from GE in Evendale, Ohio,...

Jan 17, 2016

Jean "Kay" Kathleen Taylor, of Brookville, was born on August 9, 1931, in Indianapolis, Indiana, a daughter to Francis Dismas and Mary Murphy Weber.  While working for the New York Central Railroad in Indianapolis, she met her future husband, Jeremy Taylor and they were married on May 14, 1955 in Indianapolis.   After raising all 7 of her...

Jan 17, 2016

Cornelius E. Eckstein, of Sunman, was born in St. Nicholas, Indiana, on January 16, 1926, a son to Amand and Mary Federle Eckstein.  He proudly served in the United States Navy aboard an LST 1110 during World War II.  He then attended New York Tech for 2 years, learning television repair in its infancy, and...

Jan 15, 2016

Virginia D. Pennington, of Brookville, was born on April 6, 1919, in Batesville, Indiana, a daughter to William F. Sr., and Emma Rose Dieckmann Klusman.  She married Charles "Bud" Graydon Lohrey in June of 1938, and on March 9, 1945, Charles was killed in Germany.  Virginia was a homemaker and worked at Sperry Rubber for...

Jan 10, 2016

Larry R. Gunter, of Tavares, Florida, and formerly of Sunman, Indiana, was born on October 11, 1941 in Batesville.  He was the son of Meredith and Edna Gunter.  Larry was an active member of the Eagles and was the Bookkeeper for the Fraternal Order of Eagles #162 of Okahumpka, FL.  He was an avid Boston...

Dec 31, 2015

Anthony W. Slayback, of Milan, was born on March 20, 1960 in Hamilton County, Ohio, the son of Joe and Phyllis Caudill Slayback.  He married Lyn M. Russell on March 16, 1991 and she survives.  Anthony was employed at Batesville Tool and Die, enjoyed cheering for the Reds and the Bengals, and loved music –...

Dec 31, 2015

Infant, Dallas John Aries Nobbe, was born on December 22, 2015 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Dillon J.V. Nobbe and Samantha J. Mims of Connersville.  On December 31, at the age of 9 days, Dallas passed away.  His parents will forever remember their precious few days with him.

Dec 21, 2015

Katherine L. Turner of Brookville, was born on October 11, 1930 in Madison County, Kentucky, a daughter to Shade and China Powell Smith.  She married her high school sweetheart, Oscar Turner, Jr. on April 30, 1950 and he preceded her in death in 1981.  Katherine worked at Danners in Brookville for 31 years and later had a shop in...

Dec 18, 2015

Estill Spurlock of Batesville, Indiana was born on March 22, 1940 in Clay County, Kentucky, a son to MC and Mary Bell Davidson Spurlock.  He married Velma Davidson on November 11, 1972 at Negengard Corner Freewill Baptist Church.  Estill was a welder at Philco Ford and a member of the UAW.  Estill belonged to PipeCreek Freewill Baptist Church in...

Dec 17, 2015

Glen J. Sampson of Brookville was born on November 17, 1933 in Franklin County.  He was the son of Ray and Della Baker Sampson.  Glen was a veteran, having served during the Korean War with the United States Army.  He married Martha E. Hofer on December 22, 1956 at the St. Thomas parsonage.  Glen was a truck driver most...

Dec 17, 2015

Shirley A. Sims, of Sunman was born on December 19, 1937 in Rainelle, West Virginia, a daughter to Woodrow and Opal Fugate Perry.  She married Elmo S. Sims and he preceded her in death on March 15, 1992.  Shirley worked at and later retired from Pamida in Batesville. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles, bird watching, sewing and crocheting.  On...