Obituary Listing

Jan 11, 2024

UPDATED OBITUARY - SERVICE INFORMATION ADDED

John Michael Knueven of Sunman was born on January 13, 1953, in Batesville, a son to John W. and Mary Ann Graf Knueven.  He graduated from Sunman High School and later married Karen B. Schneider at St. Nicholas Catholic Church.  John started working at the age of 13 at Sunman IGA.  ...

Jan 9, 2024

Mary Charlene Shank, 94, most recently of New Palestine, IN, but previously of Indianapolis and Brookville, passed away at her apartment on January 9, 2024. Charlene was born on January 2, 1930, in Blooming Grove, IN, the daughter of Byron and Dorothy (Nicolay) Dora.  She married her husband of 63 years, Robert "Bob" K. Shank on January 1, 1949....

Jan 6, 2024

Andrea Lee Arthur, of Brookville, was born on January 25, 1971 in Hamilton Ohio, a daughter to Bill and Bonita Chilton Arthur.  In 1989 she was part of the last graduating class from Brookville High School and then furthered her education at Earlham College, earning a Liberal Arts degree with focus on human development and social relations.  Andrea began...

Jan 3, 2024

Oliver Wesley Gibbs, of Brookville was called to his heavenly home on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 after only a couple months with his loving parents and siblings.  In his short life he touched many lives and all will remember his smile that could light up a room, and all the love and affection he showed.

He is...

Jan 3, 2024

Shirley Seufert, of Brookville, was born on September 9, 1940, in Hamilton, Ohio, a daughter to Cletus S. and Clara C. Munchel Seufert.  She graduated from Brookville High School and then worked for Jay Garment.  Shirley went on to work in the recorder's office and as Treasurer.  Even in retirement she couldn't slow down, taking a job at Rosenberger's...

Dec 28, 2023

Lucy Ann Burchett, of Sunman, was born on February 5, 1967, in Batesville, Indiana, a daughter to Stanley and Lucy McQueen Schneider.  She was a graduate of East Central High School. Her children said her baking was an important part of their lives as she believed cookies could fix almost anything, and who would disagree?  Lucy enjoyed working around...

Dec 26, 2023

Loretta M. Steinfort, of Sunman, was born on May 16, 1936, in Brookville, Indiana, a daughter to Rueben L. and Anna Marie Wickemeyer Roberts. She graduated from Sunman High School and later married Donnell Steinfort on September 14, 1957, at Sunman Community Church.  They called Sunman home and raised their two children there.  Loretta worked for Cincinnati Bell and...

Dec 22, 2023

Angela Lynn Schuman, of St. Peters, was born on July 23, 1965, in Batesville, a daughter to Larry and Clare Schoettelkotte McCool.  She married Ron Schuman on April 7, 1984, at St. Nicholas Church and together they purchased a home and acreage in St. Peter's where they started their family.  Angie was very active with St. Peter's Church as...

Dec 19, 2023

Robert "Bob" Rosemeyer, of Sunman, was born on December 10, 1938, in Sunman, a son to Joseph and Stella Lutz Rosemeyer.  He married Karen Suding on August 25, 1962, at St. Peters Catholic Church and together they raised six children.  Bob was a lifelong farmer in Dearborn County, a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and the New Alsace...

Dec 13, 2023

Josephine (Jo) Smith, 86, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday December 13th, 2023 after an eight-year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family and loved ones in the peace and comfort of her home in Bath, Indiana.

Josephine was born on May 30th, 1937 to Thomas & Ella Faye (Stone) Johnson of...

Dec 6, 2023

Patricia Ann Hoegeman, of Liberty, was born on October 15, 1937 in Brookville, a daughter to Paul and Rose Wallpe Redelman.  She married Anthony Hoegeman on September 17, 1957 at St. Michaels Church and he preceded her in death.  Patricia was a homemaker but also worked outside the home at Hertel's Restaurant and Brookville Casket.  She was a member...

Dec 5, 2023

Larry R. Clark, of Milan, was born on February 29, 1940, in Harrisburg, Illinois, a son to Roderick Rogers (Red) and Sylvia Clark.  He served his country in the Unites States Air Force and later married Barbara Nichols at the Bright Methodist Church in October of 1960.  Larry worked for and retired from Seagram's.  He was a member of...

Dec 3, 2023

Gregory C. Korner, Sr., of Brookville was born on July 26, 1939 in Cincinnati, a son to Ernest and Gertrude (Stenger) Korner.  He married Daphne Goss on May 24, 2013 and she survives. He was a commercial electrician for many years and a union member of the IBEW #212 in Cincinnati.   Greg was also a member of the Klemmes...

Nov 29, 2023

Jerold "Jerry" Rahe Dunbar, of Sunman, was born on April 13, 1943, in Batesville, a son to Floyd and Caroline Elizabeth Rahe Dunbar.  He married the love of his life, Patricia "Pat" Bischoff on September 23, 1967, and she proceeded him in death after 43 years of marriage.  They had one son, Ronald Todd Dunbar, who also preceded them...

Nov 20, 2023

Wayne E. Halcomb, of Brookville, was born on February 23, 1950 in Batesville, a son to Charles and Cora Bravard Halcomb.  He graduated from Brookville High school and later married Sharon Schwegman at Holy Guardian Angel Church in Cedar Grove on November 27, 1970.  Wayne worked at D&M in Connersville until it closed and owned Quick & Easy Market...

Nov 18, 2023

James Dale Cook, age 80, of Milan, Indiana, passed away on November 18th at 1:30 a.m. at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati surrounded by many of his loved ones. Jim was born in Milan, Indiana, on March 19th, 1943. A son of the late Goldie (White) Cook and Floyd W. Cook. He was a graduate of North Dearborn High School,...

Nov 13, 2023

Richard Heil, of Sunman, was born on November 27, 1941, in Cincinnati, a son to Paul and Mary Catherine Vail Heil.  He married Antoinette "Toni" Marks on August 18, 1962, and she preceded him in death on March 8, 2021.  He was an over the road truck driver for many years and farmed.  Richard enjoyed the upkeep around the...

Nov 13, 2023

Richard, "Big R" Beesley, of Brookville was born on June 25, 1954, in Batesville, a son to Glen and Ruth Fledderman Beesley.  After graduating from Brookville High School, he married Deborah Ann Pflum on September 15, 1973.  Rick worked as a union carpenter for over 30 years, retiring from OK Interiors.  He enjoyed the grandchildren, cooking, and grilling, working...

Nov 11, 2023

Ralph Edward Lohrey, of Brookville, was born on February 12, 1945 in Batesville, Indiana a son to Adam and Edna Mae Combs Lohrey.  He attended Brookville High School and later married Carol Wells on August 15, 1964 at Elm Grove Baptist Church in Metamora.  Ralph was a bricklayer alongside his Dad and brother, Don for 20 plus years and...

Nov 9, 2023

Brent Gutapfel, age 59, of Sunman, was born on November 4, 1964, in Batesville, IN, a son to Cletus and Patsy (Hill) Gutapfel.  He graduated from East Central High School in 1983 and later from Hanover College in 1988. Brent married Janet McClain on November 5, 1988, in Manchester, IN.

Brent loved the outdoors.  He liked to...