Obituary Listing

March 18, 2025

Melvin Dunbar, of Sunman, was born on May 15, 1945, in Batesville, Indiana, a son to Floyd and Caroline Rahe Dunbar. He married Elizabeth "Betty" Knecht on May 11, 1968, in St. Peters, Indiana and together they raised 4 children. Melvin served his country in the U.S. Army.  Melvin worked for Hillenbrand as a truck driver for over 20...

March 14, 2025

Elton M. Kennel Jr., of Brookville, was born on January 18, 1934, in Middletown, Ohio, a son to Elton Sr. and Virginia Carbery Kennel. He married Helen Halcomb on February 18, 1952, in Brookville, and together they shared over 60 years of marriage. Elton proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was employed by Ford Motor Company...

March 12, 2025

Nancy L. Hemmer, of Brookville was born on February 4, 1950, in Batesville, Indiana the daughter of Howard and Helen Quinlan Stewart.  She graduated from Brookville High School, attended college and later settled in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Nancy loved the outdoors, especially Cincinnati Parks and Recreation.  She passed away at the age of 74, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at...

February 27, 2025

Donald M. Derenski, Sr., of Cedar Grove, was born on October 22, 1937, in Hamilton, Ohio a son to Henry and Bertha Ratliff Derenski.  He graduated from Whitewater High School in 1955 and later married Truie Mae Goodman in 1957.  Don was a machinist for 45 years at Dresser Roots Blower.  He enjoyed gun collecting and trading.  Don also...

February 24, 2025

Kathleen E. Shannon, of Sunman, was born on November 8, 1953, in Dayton, Kentucky a daughter to Harold "Jack" and Helen C. Miller Shannon.  She obtained her nursing degree from St. Francis School of Nursing and worked in healthcare for many years.  Kathleen loved to read and spend time with family.  She also enjoyed watching scary movies and researching...

February 21, 2025

Patricia C. Hancock, of Brookville, was born on November 17, 1964 in Cleveland, Ohio a daughter to Gary and Laura Shepherd Sears.  She married Karl Hancock on June 2, 1985 in Bradenton, Florida and together they raised three children.  Patricia loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and taking care of her exotic birds.  On Friday, February...

February 20, 2025

Barbara Penny Baker, age 65, of Milan, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

She was born on May 5, 1959, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, the daughter of the late Willard H. and Matilda Woliung Baker.  Penny was a lifelong resident of the local area, a 1977 graduate of East Central High...

February 17, 2025

John Edward Bihr, of Cincinnati, was born on August 14, 1955, in Batesville, Indiana, a son to Albert Joseph (Pete) and Martha Sartin Bihr.  He graduated from Ball State University and worked in admissions at UC for many years.  John loved going to performing art shows and frequently took his mother along.  He also enjoyed traveling, live theatre, and...

February 5, 2025

Stephanie Lee Allen, of Sunman, was born on February 3, 1995 in Batesville, Indiana, a daughter to Jimmy Wayne Mathis and Kimberly Goodpaster. She was a graduate of South Dearborn High School. Stephanie married Victor Allen and together they raised 3 children. She enjoyed softball and loved to fast pitch in high school, she also enjoyed spending time with...

February 2, 2025

Melvin Honeycutt, of Milan, was born on October 16, 1945, a son to Baxter Sr. and Elizabeth Calhoun Honeycutt.  He served his country with the United States Air Force in the Vietnam War. Melvin later married Marleen Davidson on March 10, 1972 in Greensburg and together they raised three children.  Melvin worked for many years at Batesville Casket Company,...

January 31, 2025

Joanna Lynn Eilers, of Everton, was born on January 4, 1979, in Cincinnati, OH, a daughter to Robert and Lowita Rieman Gauck. She married David Scott Eilers on December 21, 2011, in Brookville, and together they raised 4 beautiful children. On Friday, January 31, 2025, at the age of 46, Joanna passed away peacefully at Reid Health in Richmond....

January 27, 2025

Monica Ann Hildebrand, of Sunman, was born on January 2, 1947 in Vine Grove, Kentucky, a daughter to Denis and Alice Byerly Brown.  She married Marvin Hildebrand on October 14, 1972 in St. Leon and they shared 44 years together before his passing on January 10, 2017.  Monica earned her master's degree in education from Ball State University and...

January 17, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Corinne "Reeny" Johnson, who peacefully departed this world on January 17, 2025. She was a beacon of love, faith, and joy, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Corinne Johnson was a woman of unwavering faith, always putting God and...

January 13, 2025

Roy Kenneth Mosmeier, of Sunman, was born on January 24, 1935, a son to Harris and Willa Mae Campbell Mosmeier.  He married Barbara Ann Ecklar on January 21, 1956, in College Corner, Indiana, and they enjoyed 53 years of marriage before her death on December 31, 2010. Roy was employed with Hill-Rom as a welder and he also owned...

January 12, 2025

Lois F. Barton, of Sunman, was born on August 31st, 1943 to Ralph and Hester Gutzwiller. Lois married Rufus Barton in June 17, 1962 and divorced in 1987. Together, they had three children. Lois was a homemaker and took pride in raising her children. She was a very firm believer in her faith and attended Sunman Community Church routinely....

January 8, 2025

James E. Wendelman, of Sunman, was born on June 5, 1935, in Milan, a son to Irvin and Myrtle Schwipps Wendelman. He was a graduate of Milan High School, Class of '53.  Jim was a key contributor to the Milan basketball legacy, helping guide the Indians to the 1953 state semi-finals, just one year before the school's historic state...

January 3, 2025

Janet M Deutsch, of Brookville, was born on April 3, 1941, a daughter to Charles and Alma Hildebrand Knecht.  She married Donald Deutsch on November 26, 1966, and he preceded her in death on December 28, 2014, after 48 years of marriage.  Janet was a caregiver her entire life, starting her career as a NICU nurse and then babysitting...

January 1, 2025

Clarence L. Jansing, of Brookville, was born on October 25, 1932, in St. Mary's, Indiana a son to Richard and Bertha Kruthaupt Jansing.  He was a veteran, serving his country in the United States Army. Clarence married Laverne Rosfeld at St. Peter's Catholic Church in 1955 and they shared almost 70 years together and raised five children.  He owned...

December 22, 2024

Rebekah Meyer, of Brookville, was born on August 14, 1954 in Louisville, Kentucky, a daughter to Hugh and Lillie Wren White.  She graduated from Valley High School and later earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in education. Becky married David Meyer on April 24, 1976 in Louisville and he preceded her in death on December 9, 2013.  She taught...

December 21, 2024

William H. Mears, formerly of Brookville, was born on February 11, 1944 in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, a son to William H. and Juanita Kunkel Mears, Sr.  After graduating from Har-Brack High School he served his country in the United States Air Force.  While stationed in South Carolina, Bill met the love of his life, Joan Threlkeld and they were...