Obituaries

Nov 10, 2023

John W. Nelson, 82, Indianapolis, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023.

John served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force. He worked for 30 years for Naval Warfare Center in Indianapolis. He enjoyed bicycling and activities at the YMCA.

He is survived by his wife, Anna Nelson; sons, Mike Nelson...

Nov 8, 2023

Rosemary (Stephens) Anderson, 76, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Hancock Regional Hospital with family by her side. She was born on May 31, 1947, in Jamestown, KY, to Cecil Earl and Elena Page (Gossage) Stephens. Rosemary is a 1965 graduate of Charlottesville High School. On July 12, 1965, she married the love of her life, Delmer...

Nov 5, 2023

Hall Edward "Eddie" Edon, 90, of Greenfield, IN, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Morristown Manor. He was born July 28, 1933, in Burkesville, KY. He was a long-time resident of Greenfield.

Eddie married the love of his life, Creola Bean from Red Boiling Springs, TN, on April 10, 1954, in Indianapolis, IN. Before...

Oct 25, 2023

Phillip Leon Rumler, age 78 of Wilkinson passed away unexpectedly October 25, 2023, in Indianapolis surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 9, 1945, in Shelbyville, Indiana to the late Paul and Helen (Carlton) Rumler.

Phillip was a 1963 graduate of Wilkinson High School and attended Purdue Extension. Prior to his retirement he was a...

Oct 23, 2023

Robert Wayne Miller, 79 years, a resident of Greenfield passed away Monday October 23, 2023, at Hancock Regional Hospital, Greenfield. He was born May 25,1944 in Greenfield to the late Everett and Freda (Andrews) Miller.

He was a welder for Eli Lilly & Co. retiring in 1993 and owned his own welding shop after retirement....

Oct 22, 2023

Gerald "Jerry" Franke of Indianapolis passed away on October 22nd, 2023, aged 79 years.

Loved by many, hated by some, but remembered by all. Jerry was a patron saint of the lost cause. He was a giver who loved to help people and surrounded himself with a colorful cast of characters who were always entertaining....

Oct 21, 2023

Joseph G. "Joe" Lancello, age 101 passed away October 21, 2023, in Greenfield. He was born March 7, 1922, in Port Chester, New York to the late Paul and Margaret (Zimbalatti) Lancello.

Joe was a 1941 graduate of White Plains High School. He served for over 3 years in the 15th Army Air Corp during WWII in...

Oct 21, 2023

Dorothy Ann Hollenbaugh, 90 years, a resident of Greenfield passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Hancock Regional Hospital. She was born April 30, 1933 in Indianapolis, Ind. to the late Willis N and Leona (Edwards) Brown.

She graduated from Mt. Comfort High School and worked in banking as a bookkeeper. Dorothy enjoyed crossword puzzles,...

Oct 19, 2023

Gage Thomas Dreesen, age 15 of Greenfield, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Gage was born September 29, 2008, in Indianapolis to Joel and Jessica (Parr) Dreesen.

Gage loved spending time with his siblings, family movie nights, vacations, Mickey Mouse and boat rides. Gage is best described as a miracle, a...

Oct 18, 2023

Linda Elaine (Bardonner) Asher, 70, Indianapolis, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, surrounded by her loving family members. She was born on January 10, 1953, in Indianapolis, to Eugene R. and Jean M. (Maschmeyer) Bardonner. She attended New Palestine High School where she was Homecoming Queen. She also attended Franklin College.

Oct 18, 2023

Larry A. Heller, age 84 of Greenfield passed away October 18, 2023, in Greenfield. He was born September 4, 1939, in Anderson, Indiana to the late Charles F. and M. Janice (Smith) Heller. Larry was a 1957 graduate of Mt. Comfort High School and received his associate degree in accounting from Indiana Business College. He served in the Army...

Oct 17, 2023

Joseph "Keith" Jones, age 71 of Greenfield passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born November 10, 1951, in Indianapolis to the late John W. Jones and Ruth E. (Sellers) Wheeler.

Prior to retiring Keith was a mechanic for the City of Greenfield. He was a member of F&AM 101 Masonic Lodge....

Oct 17, 2023

James "Roger" Ralph Tutrow, 70, Indianapolis, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, in Community Hospital East. He was born on September 14, 1953, in Greenfield, to Gerald Junior and Violet Lucille (Conger) Tutrow.

James was a welding mechanic at various shops and scrapyards including Johnson's, Graddy's, Field's, and Payne's. Once upon a time, he...

Oct 16, 2023

Clinton E. Haney, known to friends as "Toad", age 78 of Greenfield passed away October 16, 2023, in Indianapolis. He was born October 5, 1945, in Indianapolis to the late Russell N. and Maisy F. (Burrow) Haney.

Clinton was a 1963 graduate of Greenfield High School and prior to retirement was an ironworker through Local 22 and...

Oct 16, 2023

Gail Mure (Staley) Brawner, age 78 of Fortville, passed away Monday October 16, 2023. She was born March 4, 1945, in Black Mountain, North Carolina, to the late Floyd E. Staley and Lottie E. (Odom) Staley. On August 20, 1966, she married Carlis Miller Brawner.

Gail was owner and operator of Brawner's Greenhouse for over...

Oct 15, 2023

Shirley Lynn Tumey, age 79 of Carmel passed away, October 15, 2023, at St. Vincents Hospital. She was born March 14, 1944, in Indianapolis to the late Harlan and Grace (White) Tumey.

Shirley was a 1962 graduate of Broad Ripple High School. Shirley loved gardening, baking, and cooking. She loved all animals especially her horse, Amber which...

Oct 14, 2023

Kathleen Jamell, 69, Greenfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Kathleen was born on May 28, 1954, in Dayton, KY, to Fred and Ermon (Scales) Jamell. She is a 1970 graduate of Eastern Hancock High School.

Kathleen was a good Christian woman and loved going to church. She attended Victory Life. She was...

Sep 29, 2023

Norma I. "Becky" Marcum passed away September 29, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 24, 1928, in Celina, Tennessee to the late John F. and Cora (Daniels) Watson. She married Willard Marcum on June 24, 1952.

Prior to her retirement, Becky enjoyed a 33-year career with Witco Richardson Rubber. Always a...

Sep 29, 2023

James Richard Trent, 76, Greenfield, passed away at home on Friday, September 29, 2023, surrounded by loving family. He was born on December 18, 1946, in Greenfield, IN, to Glen Richard and Crystal Christine (Smith) Trent. He graduated from Arsenal Tech High School in Indianapolis. James served in the U.S. Navy from November 1964 to December 1967. He married...

Sep 29, 2023

Jackie Donald Coots, 82, Greenfield, passed away on September 29, 2023, in Indianapolis. Jackie was born on May 6, 1941, in Eolia, KY, to James Riley and Maude (Boggs) Coots. He graduated from Southwest Texas University with a bachelor's degree in education and electronics. He married Loretta June Boggs on September 5, 1959.

Jackie made...