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Washington, Indiana Donna Kay Staten 1957 — 2024 Donna Kay Staten, age 66, of Washington, Indiana, passed away surrounded by family at 6:05 a.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Brookside Village in Jasper, Indiana. Donna was born in Bedford, Indiana, on August 24, 1957, to Everett and Sharlene (Duncan) Anderson. She married Gerald Staten on September 10, 1977, at Huntingburg Church of the Nazarene. Donna was a homemaker and member of Jasper Church of the Nazarene. She and her husband were co-owners of Washington Chrysler for 31 years. Surviving is her husband, Gerald "Jerry" Staten, Washington, IN, two sons, Adam and Kelly Staten, Greenwood, IN, and Andrew Staten, Washington, IN, five sisters and one brother. Preceding her in death are...

Indianapolis, Indiana John Waller Fromme 1957 — 2024 John Waller Fromme, 67, of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024. He was born on May 3, 1957, in Washington, Indiana, to the late Frederick Francis and Mary Lou (Boger) Fromme. John was a graduate of Washington Catholic High School and the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. He was the Director of Operations for 36 specialty hospitals throughout the United States. John traveled extensively throughout Europe and most of the world and was an avid collector of art. Survivors include his best friend, Aaron Hardy; siblings, Fred (Janel) Fromme, Dan Fromme, David Fromme and Richard (Nancy Prickle) Fromme; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded...

Indianapolis, Indiana Daniel O. Rodgers 1927 — 2024 Daniel O. Rodgers of Indianapolis, IN, died March 5, 2024 peacefully in the comfort of family and to welcoming arms at heaven's gate at age 96. Dan was born December 5, 1927 in Washington, Indiana to Earl and Clare Rodgers. Over many decades, he was a faithful member of many churches around the globe, also serving as a deacon and minister. He dearly loved all his churches. His smooth, charming, and slightly southern style captured the attention of all that knew him. His passion for reading and goodwill led him to be a pillar of strength and excellent communicator. His love of country is evident by his 27-year service to the US Air Force. The Love of his life was Anna, his dear wife of 65...

Winslow, Indiana Sharon Riker 1947 — 2024 Sharon Ruth Riker, 76, of Winslow, IN passed away February 20, 2024. She was born on August 22, 1947, in Winslow, IN to the late John and Imogene (Brittain) Capehart. Sharon attended Otwell High School and was a member of the 1965 graduating class. She worked for many years at Nasco doing general labor. In here free time, Sharon enjoyed talking to friends and family, solving crossword puzzles, and watching the birds. She will be deeply missed. Sharon is preceded in death by her parents; stepdaughter Stephanie Barber; brothers David and Darryel Capehart. She is survived by her daughter Valerie (Brian) Stallman; grandchildren Danielle Barber, Ethan Stallman, Sydney Stallman, Evan Stallman;...

Fritchton, Indiana Millard K. York 1944 — 2024 Millard Keith York, 79, of Fritchton, passed peacefully on Feb. 11, 2024. Millard was born to Millard "Heavy" and Faith (Dutton) York of Chauncey, Illinois, on July 10, 1944. He married Carolyn Sue (Kays) York on March 2, 1976. A natural mechanic, Millard worked a variety of jobs throughout his life, including for B&O Railroad and for the Knox County Highway Department. He was constantly fixing something around the property he shared with Sue on Robinson Road and was always willing to help both friends and strangers alike. Millard was preceded in death by his mom and dad; brother, Joe York; and sisters, Linda (York) Perry and Cheryl Ann (York) Lust. He is survived by his wife, Sue,...

Jasper, Indiana Elinor "Dotty" Weisman 1934 — 2024 Elinor "Dotty" Weisman, age 89, passed away surrounded by family at 3:32 a.m. on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at the Northwood Retirement Community in Jasper, Indiana. Dotty was born on February 11, 1934, at home near Zoar, Indiana, to Frank and Lydia (Linstrot) Beumer. She married Luther E. Weisman on September 15, 1956. He preceded her in death on August 29, 2022. She was a graduate of Holland High School and then earned a Bachelor's Degree in nursing from Ball State University and a Master's Degree in education from the University of Evansville. She worked at Pike Central Middle/High School for 28 years as the school nurse. She founded Pike County Hospice in 1984. She was a Parish...

Kings Mountain, North Carolina Louie Edward Ulrich 1938 — 2023 Louie Edward Ulrich, 84, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on July 04, 2023. He was born in Daviess County, Indiana, son of the late William Ernest and Nellie Mae Wallace Ulrich and was preceded in death by three brothers, Fred, Joe, and John Ulrich. Lou worked as a truck driver and enjoyed growing up in a farming family. He served his country faithfully in the Army National Guard. He was a true native of Indiana, where he played basketball during his school years and enjoyed watching it throughout his life as an avid Hoosiers fan. Lou was a loving father who cherished his family. His love kindness, and life lessons will be remembered for generations to come by all those who knew and loved...

Fishers, Indiana Duane Francis Sobecki 1957 — 2023 Duane Francis Sobecki, 65, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly in his home on May 3, 2023. Duane was born December 24, 1957 to James C. Sobecki and Arlene (Jozwiak) Sobecki in Dunkirk, NY. Growing up, Duane's family moved to Illinois before they ultimately settled in Washington, IN. As a young precocious child, Duane loved to read and play sports. Duane grew into a committed high school athlete who loved his time wrestling and playing football for the Washington Hatchets. He earned a BS in Business from Indiana University, Duane began his career at Bloomington Hospital in Human Resources, where he met his future wife Jennie Anna (Wiltz) Sobecki. They later married July 10, 1982 at St....

Jasper, Indiana Mary Lynn Bell 1940 — 2023 It is with heavy hearts, and yet we try to rejoice at the same time in celebrating and remembering the wonderful life of our Mom - Mary Lynn Bell. "Mim" as her grandkids called her, passed away at Amber Manor on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. She was battling another round of cancer that was causing constant pain. Although we were never ready to see our vibrant and loving Mim leave us, we are thankful the dear Lord relieved her of her earthly pains and asked her to join Him in Heaven. We know she is more happy than we have ever seen her. This does give us some comfort. However, we do wish we were there to see her so happy. Mary Lynn Bell (and don't ever call her by her first name only) was...

Holland, Indiana Bernard W. Goeppner 1957 — 2023 Bernard W. Goeppner, age 65, of Holland, Indiana, passed away at 6:16 p.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2023, in Chrisney, Indiana. Bernie was born in Ireland, Indiana, on April 15, 1957, to Albert and Mattieline (Huber) Goeppner. He previously worked for Werner Sawmill, Tri-State Live Haul, Ireland Feed and Grain, Crouse Disposal, and currently he worked for Loehr Farms. He was a member of the American Legion #343 of Holland. Bernie enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, Jeeping, farming, and spending time with family and friends. He particularly loved to squirrel hunt and had the world record for most killed squirrels. Surviving are six children, Theresia...

Madison, Indiana Martha Dyer 1950 — 2023 Martha S. Dyer, 72, of Madison, Indiana, and daughter of the late Marion and Marjorie (Vest) Wood, was born April 16, 1950, in Bogalusa, LA. She graduated from Loogootee, Indiana High School. She was united in matrimony to Larry Dyer on November 27, 1970. She was a Small Arms Management Specialist at Crane Indiana Naval Base. She loved watching her grandchildren's sporting events. Mrs. Dyer passed away January 2, 2023 at Norton Hospital in Louisville, KY. Her life will be cherished by her son and daughter-in-law: Jason and Jessica Dyer, of Madison; her step-sons: Alan (Patty) Dyer, of Plainville, IN, Kelly (Anita) Dyer, of Denver, CO her sisters: Fern Goodman, of Washington, IN, Marsha...

Bloomington, Indiana Mark Kevin Dougherty 1956 — 2023 Mark Kevin Dougherty, 66, of Bloomington, passed away on January 2, 2023. Born to Jack and Lucy Dougherty on April 16, 1956, at Scott Air Force Base in Belville, Illinois. He was raised in Medford, Massachusetts graduating from Medford High School in 1974 and relocated to Indiana. He married MaryAnn on August 21, 1976, in Jasper, before moving to St. Louis, Missouri, where their daughter, Kara was born. After which they relocated to the Bloomington area, where he discovered his passion for the floor covering industry. Together, Mark and MaryAnn established their own flooring company, CarpetsPlus COLORTILE in Bloomington in 1994. Mark excelled in the industry, where he received the award of...

Jasper, Indiana Joe Resler 1948 — 2022 Joe was born in Washington, Indiana, to Olive and Albert Resler. His mom was saddened that he was two days shy of a Halloween baby. Joe always said this is why he loved wearing his clown wig and nose. Joe was married twice; his first wife Brenda gave them three daughters. In 1999 Joe married the love of his life, Susie. Joe had many hobbies; playing jokes, causing mayhem, cheering on his grands, even though he swore they were the reason he had gray hair, watching football, Jeopardy, and complaining what Hoda was wearing or drinking on the Today Show. He was most known as Joe the Gnome Hunter; he collected his merry army of loyal and protective gnomes. If you called him Joey or Joseph,...

Lufkin, Texas Mary Frances Campbell 1945 — 2022 Mary Frances Campbell, 77, of Lufkin, TX, was born October 2, 1945, in St. Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of Gertrude Genevieve (Mahoney) and Vadis (Sodie) Garvin Campbell. Mary grew up in Mahtomedi, MN, with her older brothers, Robert, and Lawrence (Larry); she graduated from Mahtomedi High School in 1966, then moved with her mother to Vincennes, IN. She also lived in Washington and Jasper, IN. Mary was a housekeeper by trade; however, she had to retire due to physical disabilities. She relocated to Lufkin, TX, in 2021, to be closer to her family. She recently celebrated her 77th birthday, on October 2, 2022, with her sister-in-law, nephew, and niece. Mary passed away Saturday, October 29,...

Indianapolis, Indiana Ruth Irene Grannan 1927 — 2022 Ruth Irene Grannan, age 95, of Indianapolis, passed away on October 26, 2022. She was born on May 24, 1927, in Washington, Indiana, to the late Vincent W. and Margaret (Walter) Grannan. She was a graduate of St. Simon's Catholic High School in Washington, a member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Beech Grove, and employed by Eli Lilly and Company in Indianapolis. She belonged to the Secular Franciscan Order of the Sacred Heart Fraternity, the Holy Name Altar Society, and the Beech Grove Senior Citizens Club. Survivors include her sister-in-law, Margaret Grannan Aull; nieces, Laura (Robert) Zell, Nancy (Max) Decker, Mary Gatens, Janet (Doug) Fjeld, Kathy Cox, Irene (Michael) King;...

Indianapolis, Indiana Tonya Renee Bullock 1973 — 2022 Tonya Renee Bullock, 49, of Indianapolis, Indiana joined the Lord on Friday, October 21, 2022. Tonya was born June 28, 1973, in Washington, Indiana. She is the daughter of Ronald Bullock and Ingrid Franklin Mielke, both of Indianapolis. She was the oldest of three children and spent her childhood in Loogootee, Indiana before beginning high school in Indianapolis, where her family relocated. Tonya was a loving and compassionate daughter, sister, aunt, and friend who shared her kindness with the world. She has the most generous heart and could light up your soul with her laughter. Tonya's sense of humor kept a smile on everyone's face. Tonya was a 1991 graduate of Scecina Memorial High...

Jasper, Indiana Cecil C. Hill 1941 — 2022 Cecil C. Hill, devoted husband, father, and animal lover, age 80, of Jasper, Indiana, passed away at 8:44 p.m. on Saturday, September 17, 2022, surrounded by loved ones and family in Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper, Indiana. Cecil was born in Washington, Indiana, on December 25, 1941, to Alvin and Mary (Elsey) Hill. He married his wife of 29 years, Vicki S. Hill on October 8, 1993, in Jasper, Indiana. Cecil graduated from Austin Community College and the University of Texas, where he received a degree in electronics. He retired from Crane Warfare Naval Base, and then started a new career as an insurance agent and trusted financial advisor for Western Southern Life...

Franklin, Indiana Leland E. Wilcoxen 1935 — 2022 Leland E. Wilcoxen, 87, of Franklin, Indiana passed away Tuesday, September, 6, 2022. There are no services scheduled at this time. Arrangements: Indiana Funeral Care, Greenwood Chapel

Jasper, Indiana Brenda Lee Russell 1952 — 2022 Brenda Lee Russell, age 69, of Jasper, Indiana, passed away at 6:22 p.m. on Wednesday, August 18, 2022, at home surrounded by family. Brenda was born in Washington, Indiana, on December 18, 1952, to Jerry and Mae (Rhoades) Kinman. She married Larry Russell on June 1, 1990, in Henderson, Kentucky. She was a 1970 graduate of Otwell High School and had worked at JOFCO for over 30 years. She was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary. She and her husband, Larry, enjoyed volunteering going around to all the nursing homes singing for the residents. Brenda enjoyed playing cards and bingo and socializing at the Habig Center. She also enjoyed spending time outdoors, doing yard work, and flower...

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