Monica Hildebrand
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...
Corinne Johnson
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...
Roy Mosmeier
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...
Lois Barton
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....
Jim Wendelman
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...
Janet Deutsch
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...
Clarence Jansing
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...
Rebekah Meyer
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...
William Mears
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...
Gary Shaw
December 8, 2024
Gary Shaw, of Brookville, was born on April 23, 1936 in Hamilton, Ohio, the son to Virgil and Della Laudemann Shaw. After graduating from Ross High School, Gary began farming with his uncle.
Gary married Nina Shaw on August 28, 1972 in Jellico, Tennessee and together they raised four daughters, Melanie, Tami, Trisha and Chelsea. Gary farmed...
Frank Stallo
December 6, 2024
Frank H. Stallo, of Brookville, was born on July 25, 1964, in Cincinnati, Ohio a son to Edward and Wilma Tobergta Stallo. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. On Friday, December 6, 2024, at the age of 60, he passed away unexpectedly at his residence.
Survivors include his siblings Ron (Terry) Stallo, Donald (Barb)...
Barbara (Kaiser) Reed
December 2, 2024
Barbara (Kaiser) Reed, of West Harrison, was born on June 14, 1963, in Connersville, a daughter to Harry and Viola Singer Kaiser. After graduating from Brookville High School, she attended Cincinnati State and received her associate degree. Barb married David Reed on November 24, 1990, at Holy Guardian Angel Catholic Church and together they raised two daughters, Emily and...
Alma Laker
November 27, 2024
Alma Julia (Riehle) Laker, 90, of Sunman passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at The Chateau in Batesville. Alma was born on July 3, 1934 in Ripley County to parents Edward and Edna (Forthofer) Riehle. Alma was united in marriage to Harry Laker on July 12, 1958 at St. Nicholas Church and together they had six children. She attended...
Sarita Perry
November 23, 2024
Sarita Perry, of Sunman, was born on August 11, 1961, in Cincinnati, Ohio, a daughter to Henry Hall and Wilma Wood (Hall). She is survived by her husband, Fred Perry, whom she married on December 24, 1977. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family. On Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the age of 63, she...
David Rockafellow
November 16, 2024
David Frank Rockafellow, age 74, of Brookville, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born on February 7, 1950, in Flint Michigan to Allen and Oral (Murray) Rockafellow. He married Darlene Richmond on July 2nd, 1981, in Oscoda, Michigan. Together they had six children: Cindy Rockafellow, of Florida, Stacy (Suzann) Robinson, of Martinsville IN,...
Clifford Carl Sucietto
November 9, 2024
Clifford Carl Sucietto was born on July 15, 1933, in Cincinatti, OH a son to the late John and Mary (Purcell) Sucietto. He proudly served his country in the US Army. Clifford was a member of the Purcell Knights of Columbus and St. Michael's Catholic Church in Brookville. He married his wife of 68 years, Clare McDonald on December...
Donnie Stall
November 1, 2024
Donald W. Stall, of Sunman, was born on September 7, 1955, at Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville, a son to Carl and Aliene Moore Stall. Donnie had a passion for fixing cars and owned his own auto body repair shop for many years. On May 15, 2010, he married the love of his life, Linda (Sissie) Mounts. When he...
Paul J. Robison, Jr.
October 25, 2024
Paul Robison, Jr. was born on August 31, 1949, in Richmond, Indiana, a son to Paul and Nora Robison. Paul was a veteran of the US Marine Corps having served his country in the Vietnam War. Paul married Debra Sue Lawrence on June 10, 1972, and together they had two loving children. He worked as an engineer in the...
Allen "Ace" Mccool
October 23, 2024
Allen "Ace" McCool was born on September 26, 1946, in Batesville, a son to Estal and Mildred McCool. He proudly served his country in the US Army. Allen was a member of the Sunman American Legion Post 337 for over 50 years. He married Donna Richter Dudley in 1981, having just recently celebrated their 43rd anniversary. In his free...
Carrie Hornberger
October 17, 2024
Carrie Hornberger, of Sunman, was born on January 21, 1973, in Batesville a daughter to Howard and Audrey Riehle Hornberger. She worked for McPhersons as a desk clerk and was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. Carrie enjoyed crocheting, painting, crafts, ginseng hunting and board games. On Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the age of 51, she passed...
