Obituaries

Dec 5, 2023

Mary E. (Burns) Price, 64, passed away in peace with her last moments being filled with memories of being surrounded by her sweet family and being read to by "her handsome" grandson. Mary was born on May 18, 1959, in Indianapolis, IN, to Ronald Duane and Frances Maxine (Newberry) Burns. She is a 1977 graduate of Pendleton Heights High...

Dec 4, 2023

Helen Opal (Geiger) Duncan, 92, of Morristown, IN, took her last breath in this world and moved to the Heavens to be with her Lord and Savior and her family gone before her on Monday, December 4, 2023. She was born on January 28, 1931, in Indianapolis, to Edna (Svendson) and August Geiger, the youngest of 5 children.

Dec 3, 2023

Carroll Kaster, 93, passed away at Franciscan Health Hospital in Indianapolis, on December 3, 2023. Carroll and his twin sister, Carolyn, were born in Indianapolis, IN on September 13, 1930, to Roberta E. Kaster and Ralph Zell.

After high school, Carroll was in the Navy for four years. After the Navy, Carroll married Doris Mae...

Nov 28, 2023

Janet "Jan" Elizabeth (Wiseman) Kelly, 78, born in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 9, 1945, to the late Marvin and Elsa Wiseman, passed away on November 28, 2023, surrounded by her family after a short battle with an illness.

Jan graduated from Howe High School in 1962. She received her Associate of Applied Science in Radiology...

Nov 18, 2023

Elaina Jeanne (Kissel) Shipley, 78, Greenfield, passed away on November 18, 2023. Elaina was born on February 11, 1945, in Indianapolis, to John Hilbert and Leola Rose (Keller) Kissel. She is a 1963 graduate of Warren Central High School. She married her love David L. Shipley on September 1, 1963.

Elaina was a simple and...

Nov 17, 2023

Rosalie Nelson Richardson, 84, of Greenfield died November 17, 2023.

She was a member of the Hancock County Council for 12 years, a member of the Greenfield-Central School Board for eight years and was the Center Township Trustee for four years. In addition she was a member of the Community Corrections Board, the Hancock County...

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...