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Dorothy M. Devoll

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Janice Gartenman

Janice Gartenman

April 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...

Travis E. Crouch

Travis E. Crouch

April 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...

Norma Banks

Norma Banks

March 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...

Terry Stacy

Terry Stacy

March 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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