Obituaries

Sally  Jo Hicks

Sally Jo Hicks

Mar 1, 2021

Sally Jo Hicks, 68, Greenfield, passed away unexpectedly on March 1, 2021. Sally was born on June 11, 1952 in Springfield, IL to Gordon R. and Betty J. (Wolfe) Rhodes, Sr. She is a graduate of Lanphier High School, Springfield. She also attended Ivy Tech Community College earning an Associates Degree. She married her love Forrest Lee Hicks on September...

Loretta June Coots

Loretta June Coots

Feb 27, 2021

Loretta June Coots, 78, formerly of Fort Wayne and Wabash, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at her new residence in Greenfield. Loretta was born on June 14, 1942 in Ovenfork, KY, to Charlie and Lora (Maggard) Boggs. Loretta married her love Jackie Donald Coots on September 5, 1959 prior to his enlistment into the U.S. Air Force. As Jackie...

Scott William Horning

Scott William Horning

Feb 22, 2021

Scott William Horning, Greenfield, passed away at the untimely age of 43, Monday, February 22, 2021 at Hancock Regional Hospital, Hospice. Scott was born on January 21, 1978 in Indianapolis to Charles "Bill" and Joyce Ann (Baker) Horning. Scott is a 1996 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School. Scott was a Foreman for his family's business, Horning Landscaping, in McCordsville....

Ronald D. Horning

Ronald D. Horning

Feb 17, 2021

Ronald D. Horning, age 74, of Greenfield passed away, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 in, Indianapolis. Ron was born February 13, 1947 in Connersville, Indiana to the late Oscar and Dorothy (Bostic) Horning. Ron was a graduate of Connersville High School where he is remembered by many as a great basketball player, lettering 3 consecutive years. He continued his education at...

William L. Krodel

William L. Krodel

Feb 15, 2021

William L. Krodel, 82, McCordsville, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at Community North Hospital. Bill was born on July 15, 1938 in Crawfordsville, IN, to the late Mary (Shelley) and Lyle Krodel. Bill attended school in Robinson, IL, as well as continued education at College Summit Indiana Central. He also attended Officers Training School in Crawfordsville. Bill was in...

Robert F. Butler

Robert F. Butler

Feb 12, 2021

Robert F. "Bob" Butler, age 93, of Lakeland, Florida passed away on February 12, 2021 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Lakeland, Florida. Robert was born October 30, 1927 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late John Patrick and Ruby (Boehning) Butler. He married Marilyn Irvine on December 4, 1948. Robert was a WW II veterans, serving in the United States Navy....

Nancy Jane Kreienbrink

Nancy Jane Kreienbrink

Feb 12, 2021

Nancy Jane Kreienbrink, 82, passed away February 12, 2021 next to her loving husband. Nancy was born on September 11, 1938 in Cold Water, MI to the late Henry and Gladys (Calhoun) Blain. She attended high school in Bronson, MI, where, while cheerleading, she met her husband Richard Lee Kreienbrink, a basketball player. She married her high school sweetheart and...

Doris Jeanette Shively

Doris Jeanette Shively

Feb 12, 2021

Doris Jeanette (Smith) Shively passed away peacefully on February 12, 2021 at her apartment in Columbia City, Indiana. She was born on September 23, 1933 in Gwyneville, Indiana to Myrtle (Bundy) Smith and Roy Smith. She graduated from Greenfield High School in 1952 and lived most of her life in Greenfield, Indiana. Doris married Richard (Dick) L. Shively on November...

Katherine Jean George

Katherine Jean George

Feb 11, 2021

Katherine J. George, age 69, of Greenfield passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 19, 1951 in Louisville, KY to the late Lonard W. and Anita C. (Luckett) Peerce. Katherine enjoyed playing bingo and visiting the casinos, but above all else, her family was most important. Prior to retiring,...

Barbara J. Nyberg

Barbara J. Nyberg

Feb 11, 2021

Barbara Jean Nyberg, age 65, of Greenfield passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at her home. She was born March 5, 1955 in Greenfield to Carl and Aletha Webber. Barbara was an avid bird watcher. She loved all animals, especially dogs, traveling and visiting parks. She is survived by her father, Carl Nyberg; 1 daughter; 2 sons; sister, brother, Randy...

Tonya Michelle Upchurch

Tonya Michelle Upchurch

Feb 10, 2021

Tonya Michelle Upchurch, 53, formerly of New Castle, passed away on February 10, 2021 at Hancock Regional Hospital. She was born on April 12, 1967 in South Carolina to the late Carl and Brenda (Scott) Upchurch. Tonya is survived by her brother Carl Andrew Upchurch and his family. All services will be kept private for Tonya's family. If you would...

Joseph Frederick Sherman

Joseph Frederick Sherman

Feb 4, 2021

Joseph Frederick Sherman, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 4, 2021. Joe was born on October 13, 1953 in Boston, MA the only child to the late William F. and Helen (Armentrout) Sherman. Joe was a pipe fitter for Local 669 for many years. He happily retired to spend more quality time with his family and grandchildren, as well...

Michael Howard Canham

Michael Howard Canham

Feb 3, 2021

Michael Howard Canham, 70, Greenfield, passed away February 3, 2021 in Indianapolis. He was born on April 30, 1950. He was raised by adoptive parents Chester and Imogene Canham. He graduated from Wood High School in 1969. Before retiring, Michael worked at Brookwood Farms cleaning and sweeping out the horse stalls, watering and feeding the horses, as well as grooming...

Andra Carol Brannon

Andra Carol Brannon

Jan 31, 2021

Andra Carol Brannon, 71, Greenfield, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021. She was born on July 22, 1949 in Indianapolis to the late Christy and Shirley (Cooper) Alex. She graduated from Eminence High School in Eminence, IN, and then attended Indiana University where upon she earned her Bachelor's Degree in English/History. Andra retired in 2008 and enjoyed every minute of...

Susie Jane  Maroska

Susie Jane Maroska

Jan 25, 2021

Susie Jane (Rash) Maroska, age 89 of Greenfield, passed away at her home on Monday, January 25, 2021, surrounded by her family after a 2 year battle with lung cancer. Susie was born in Greenfield on June 2, 1931 to Floyd & Charlotte (Frank) Rash. She married her high school sweetheart, Andy Maroska, on December 22, 1951, who preceded her...

Wanda Mae Collis

Wanda Mae Collis

Jan 21, 2021

Wanda Mae Collis, age 71, of North Fort Myers, Florida passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Wanda was born November 17, 1949 in Greenfield and attended Greenfield High School. Wanda was a devoted mother and grandmother. Her life revolved around her family and she loved spending time with them. She enjoyed auto...

Theresa Lee Johnson

Theresa Lee Johnson

Jan 20, 2021

Theresa Lee (Grover) Johnson, 50, Greenfield, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 in Indianapolis. She was born June 2, 1970 in Indianapolis to Jerry Marvin Grover and the late Joyce (Lancaster) Grover. Theresa was a 1989 graduate of Eastern Hancock High School. She loved summer vacations with her family, antiquing, and baking. Above all else, she was a devoted wife,...

Judith Ann Matthews

Judith Ann Matthews

Jan 19, 2021

Judith Ann Matthews, 80, Greenfield, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones, Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Judith was born on December 7, 1940 in Indianapolis, one of 13, to the late Prentice C. and Mary B. (McSwain) Williams. Judith married at the young age of 16. She became a mother also at the young age of 17....

William "Bill" M.  Smith

William "Bill" M. Smith

Jan 18, 2021

William "Bill" Marvin Smith, 58, Greenfield, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 18, 2021. Bill was born on December 24, 1962 in Celina, TN, to Junior and Ruth (Scott) Smith. Bill is a 1981 graduate of Greenfield Central High School. Although Bill kept to himself as a free spirit, he was always willing to lend a hand to assist others....

Donna Jean Stephens

Donna Jean Stephens

Jan 16, 2021

Donna Jean Stephens, 64, of Greenfield, was called home by her heavenly father Saturday, January 16, 2021. Donna was born October 16, 1956 to John and Vada (Jones) Rockey. She was a graduate of Greenfield Central High School. Donna was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, as well as a devout servant of God. She loved to go...