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Indianapolis, Indiana Joyce D. Lehr 1944 — 2024 Jo Lehr, 79, passed away in Indianapolis on June 19th, 2024. Jo was born in Richmond, IN to Hazel and "Dutch" Duncan. An avid tennis player in her day and a bird watcher, Jo was an adventurer and loved to travel, having visited all seven continents in her lifetime. Jo was a lover of animals, books, and pottery. Mostly, she loved her family. Her husband Ken Lehr preceded her in death and she is survived by her son David "Chip" (Kristin) Lehr and grandsons, Connor, Carter, and Cooper. She is also survived by her brother Dave (Tami) Stevens and her beloved cat, Margot. Per her request, no formal services will be held and her cremains will be scattered by her family where she can adventure...

Columbus, Indiana Charles "Chuck" Houser 1932 — 2024 Chuck was born in Gratis, Preble County, Ohio on July 9th, 1932. He was married to Hazel Mae Longfellow-Houser from 1956 till her death in 2001. They lived in Richmond, IN and he was very active in coaching girls' softball teams. He liked to bowl and travel. He belonged to the American Legion and was active in his church. He and his wife Hazel raised their grandson, Matt Houser along with Matt's mother, Mamie. He was in the Air Force from 1950-1954. Chuck worked at the American Water Works in Richmond until his retirement. He met and married Virginia Grant on March 30th, 2003, and moved to Elizabethtown, Indiana. They attended Bethel Wesleyan for 6 years. Services will be at 11:00 a.m....

Hagerstown, IN, Indiana Conwell Ward Jr. 1929 — 2024 Conwell Ward, Jr., 94, passed away peacefully at Addison Place on the afternoon of March 28, 2024. Born on May 5, 1929, he was the beloved son of the late Conwell Ward and Florence (Lamberson) Ward. Junior lived west of Hagerstown for over 61 years before relocating to Addison Place in 2021. Junior attended schools in New Lisbon and New Castle and despite not completing high school, he developed skills in factory work, carpentry, and mechanics, which led to his wife, Faye, saying just before she passed away, undefinedhe could do anything.undefined On June 9, 1948, he exchanged vows with Alma Faye Goforth, and together they raised their two children, Ron and Debbie. Junior retired from Perfect...

Brookville, Indiana Sara Jane Dorrel 1948 — 2024 Sara Jane Dorrel, of Brookville, Indiana, passed away on March 20, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. She was lifted up by her family and friends during her lengthy hospital stay. Visitation will be held at Cook-Rosenberger Funeral Home, 929 Main Street, Brookville, from 4-7 pm, Wednesday, March 27. The funeral service will be 10:30 am, Thursday, March 28, at Whitcomb United Methodist Church, with burial following in Big Cedar Cemetery. Everyone is encouraged to wear red. For more information or to read the entire obituary please visit www.cookrosenberger.com

Niles, Michigan Bill Gibson 1971 — 2024 William 'Bill' Gibson, 52, devoted husband, father, brother and friend to many, passed away after a valiant battle with cancer. Bill was born on June 5, 1971 in Richmond, Indiana to the late Garry and Deborah (Schmidt) Gibson. While attending Ball State University, Bill met Christina Thompson. They were married on June 21, 1997, in Greenfield, IN. Bill is survived by his wife of 26 years, Christina and their children, William Gibson and Elizabeth Gibson, his sisters, Sarah Gibson and Anne (Mick) Kender, and their daughter Violet, all of Brownsburg, IN., his uncle Gary Schmidt of Freemont, IN, grandmother Bonnie Gibson, brother-in-law, Brian (Alisa) Thompson and their children; Alex...

Leesburg, Florida Mike Medley 1949 — 2024 Mike Medley, 75, of Leesburg, Florida passed away on March 2, 2024. He was born in Richmond, Indiana to John and Betty Medley. He graduated from Williamsburg High School and attended Oakland City College. The majority of his career was as a supervisor with General Motors Powertrain in Defiance, Ohio. He retired in 2006 and moved closer to his beloved mountains in Colorado. He enjoyed the outdoors hunting and fishing. Later, he moved to Florida and continued to fish. He is survived by his wife, Beverly; brother, Mark(Julie) Medley and sister, Michelle(Bill) Tekjl; sons, Toby(Ashley) Medley and Brent(Amy) Medley; and 7 grandchildren, Dakota, Aspen, Dana, Trinity, Jude, Elizabeth, and...

Hagerstown, Indiana Bonnie Newkirk 1960 — 2024 Bonnie Newkirk, 63, died peacefully in her home on the morning of Monday, February 19, 2024. She passed joyously anticipating entering God's Kingdom of Heaven. Bonnie suffered from complications of diabetes. Bonnie was born in New Castle, IN to Clifton "Woodie" and Phyllis (Martin) Sorrell. She was raised in the area and graduated from Hagerstown High School. Bonnie became a licensed Health Facility Administrator and managed several nursing homes over her forty year career. Once her children were born she obtained her LPN allowing her to work part time serving children and specializing in ventilators and trach tubes. Those left to cherish her memory include the love of her life, her...

New Castle, Indiana Alma Ward 1931 — 2023 Alma Faye Ward, 92, of Hagerstown, passed away at Addison Place in New Castle on December 29, 2023. She was born on December 24, 1931, in Yosemite, Kentucky to the late Ulyes E. Goforth and Loanna M. (Hamilton) Denny. On June 9, 1948, Faye married the love of her life Conwell Ward Jr. and they were blessed with 75 years of marriage. She lived most of her adult life in Hagerstown. Faye retired from Perfect Circle (Dana Corp) in Hagerstown after many years of service. Faye attended churches in Hagerstown and New Castle and most recently attended Chicago Corner Church. She enjoyed cooking for her family, especially for family get togethers and holidays. Faye loved boating and camping trips...

Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin John Spellmeyer 1929 — 2023 Dr. John C. Spellmeyer, MD, FACR, a dedicated physician, and beloved family man, passed away on December 24, 2023, in Eagle River, WI. He was born on August 21, 1929, at St. Marys Hospital in Spring Valley, IL, to Gladys Irene (Greathouse) and Martin Torgerson. The family lived in Granville, IL, until they divorced in 1937 and Gladys moved to Spring Valley. In 1944, Gladys married Raymond Spellmeyer, and the family relocated to Rock Island, where they lived for many years. Raymond formally adopted John and his sister, Delona Janette Spellmeyer Kennedy in 1947. John was a firm advocate for education. He graduated from Rock Island Senior High in 1947, earned his bachelors degree from...

New Castle, Indiana Daniel Conway 1941 — 2023 Daniel Conway, 82, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023. He was born July 20, 1941 to Clayton and Marjorie Conway. Survivors include sons, Tim (Suzanne) Conway, Scott (Julie) Conway, Nathan (Lara) Conway. Services: 10:30am Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at First Christian Church in Mooreland. Burial: Mooreland Cemetery. Visitation: 4-8pm, Monday, December 11, 2023 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle and an hour before the service at the church. Full obituary can be found at www.hinsey-brown.com.

Bozeman, Montana William "Bill" Cullen Dennis 1941 — 2023 William (Bill) Cullen Dennis was born on November 19, 1941. On November 10, 2023, he departed this world the same way he entered it?using an off-key voice too loud for church, skeptical he needed any doctors, and with America endeavoring to avoid a world war (hopefully with better luck on his way out). Fitting bookends for a U.S. history professor. The son of David and Tresa Dennis, Bill grew up a proud Hoosier in Richmond, Indiana, along with his sister Ellen. Setting the precedent for what would be a life of mountaineering, Bill climbed Wyoming's Grand Teton for the first time at the age of 13, a summit he would revisit at least another dozen times throughout his life with just as many...

Greenfield, Indiana Louise "Jean" Dellinger 1926 — 2023 Louise "Jean" DiBacco Dellinger, 97, passed on October 27th ,2023 in Pendleton Indiana. Jean was born on June 12th,1926 in Watertown, Massachusetts to the late Joseph and Vincenza DiBacco. She was a former resident of Richmond, Indiana and Leesburg, Florida. Jean was a longtime employee and retired from Alcoa in Richmond. She loved cooking, shopping, gardening, bird watching, Polka music, and spending time with her family. Jean was proceeded in death by her husband, Gerald "Jerry" Dellinger and her two sons, Allen Dellinger, and Wayne Dellinger. Surviving family include her brother: Joseph DiBacco (Rosemarie); four granddaughters: Lisa Miller (Greg Roy); Jennifer Garner (Gabe); Jackie...

Piqua, Ohio Mary C. Grile Pipenger 1933 — 2023 Mary C. (Hoff) Grile Pipenger age 90, formerly of Greenville, peacefully passed away in the early morning hours on October 16, 2023 at her daughter's residence in Botkins. Mary was born on March 20, 1933 in Darke County to the late Orville A. and Vera Marie (Eyer) Hoff. Mary attended New Madison High School for 12 years and graduated with the Class of 1951. Mary was a devoted homemaker, and retired from Englewood Manor Nursing Home as a Certified Dietary Manager with 14 years of service. She treasured her collections of goblets, pitchers, paper weights, hummingbirds, cardinals and antique glassware. Mary adored fishing and boating with her family while vacationing in Minnesota. She...

Ludlow Falls, Ohio Richard Detrick 1940 — 2023 Richard "Dick" Detrick age 83, of Ludlow Falls, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Richard was born June 6, 1940, to the late Vincent and Marge Detrick. He was also preceded in death by his children, Antony Detrick, Mike Detrick and Deanna Hall. Richard is survived by his sweetheart of 17 years, Ruthie Shannon; his children, Joe Detrick and Kathy Detrick Justice; brother, Jim Detrick; grandchildren, John, David, Warren, Russell, Joseph, Jeremiah, Jacob, Jace, Kristen, Jordan, Kyle, Vincent and Shannon; great-grandchildren, loved ones and numerous friends. Richard graduated from Versailles High School in 1958. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. Richard worked at and retired...

Martinsville, Indiana Leoncia M. Patterson 1957 — 2023 Leoncia M. Patterson, 66, passed away at her home in Martinsville on Friday, September 22, 2023. She was born on Sunday, September 22, 1957 to the late Benjamin L. Balingit and Jos? (Raemaekers) Moore. Leoncia married the love of her life, her high school sweetheart, Thomas Dale Patterson on December 28, 1973. Leoncia possessed a sweet spirit. She loved her Lord and Savior and was a wonderful mother and caregiver. She brightened many lives with her sunshine beam of a smile. Leoncia is survived by her siblings, Helen Balingit, Zenaida Hunt, Corkie Ford, Carmelita Hale-Scott, Teresa Franklin, Ben Balingit, Matjeu Stapleton, Tony Stapleton and Paul Stapleton. Her 7 children and their...

New Castle, Indiana Duane Schroeder 1954 — 2023 Duane Schroeder age 69, of New Castle died July 29, 2023, at University Hospital Indianapolis after a sudden aggressive illness. Born June 5, 1954, in Richmond Indiana to Melvin and Doris Schroeder, Duane lived his entire life in Indiana and graduated from Richmond High School, class of 1972. He graduated from Ball State University with a degree in Actuarial Science. He worked in the insurance industry for 43 years, retiring in 2020 after serving most recently as Executive Vice President of the Indiana Compensation Rating Bureau. Previous employers were American States Insurance and The Hartford Insurance Company. He was admired and respected throughout Indiana as the premier expert on...

Mooresville, North Carolina Gary L. Rains 1944 — 2023 Mooresville, NC -Gary L. Rains, age 79, of Mooresville, died Friday, July 28th, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. Born June 14, 1944, in Hamilton, Ohio to Ova L. Rains and Cora Gill Rains, Gary grew up in Abington, Indiana. He was a 1962 graduate of Centerville High School. Gary worked at Dana Corporation in Hagerstown, Indiana for 21 years. In 1986, the family relocated to Orlando, Florida, where he worked for FMC Technologies until his retirement in 2007. Gary and Judy then moved to Mooresville, North Carolina with family where he lived out his final years. He loved golf, surf fishing and bass fishing. In his youth he hunted the fields around Abington with friends. He was...

Richmond, Indiana Norman Eugene Eckart 1934 — 2023 Norman Eugene Eckart, 88, died in his home in Richmond, Indiana, July 25, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, Millie, Nora, and Julie. He was born August 9, 1934, in Rush County to the late Adrian and Helen (Kennedy) Eckart. Norman lived a life full of love, faith, and service. He graduated from Mays High School in 1952 and was a lifelong member of Plum Creek Christian Church, where he served as an elder, deacon, and trustee. He served in the US Army as a medical specialist in France and Germany for 2 years and the Army Reserves for 4 years. He married Barbara (Brittenham) Eckart, who preceded him in death after 51 years of marriage. Norman farmed for 14 years and then managed...

New Castle, IN, Indiana Karie Kay (Kermode) King 1965 — 2023 Karie Kay (Kermode) King, 58, New Castle, passed away July 8, 2023, due to injuries sustained in an unexpected accident. She was born on May 2, 1965, in Beech Grove, to Arthur Charles and Karen Kay (Herner) Kermode. She attended Center Grove High School and went to college for hair styling. In conjunction with family and friends, Karie's first love was riding motorcycles. She could often be found traveling and riding to the mountains. She was a member of Christian Motorcycle Association. Her second love was animals. She would also invite her dog, Kujo, for many motorcycle rides. Karie's third love was crafting. She made jewelry, bracelets, knitted, and sewed. She also collected...

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