Obituaries

Anna "Rosie" Schlechtweg

Anna "Rosie" Schlechtweg

Jan 11, 2021

Anna Rosezetta "Rosie" Schlechtweg, 96, Fountaintown, and long-time resident of Hancock County passed away Monday, January 11, 2021, in Greenfield. Rosie was born on July 30, 1924 in Westport, IN to the late Ernest and Lula (Owens) Black. She married Lewis Schlechtweg on June 11, 1947. Rosie took great pride in being a female welder during WWII. She also worked...

Ralph E. Armstrong

Ralph E. Armstrong

Jan 11, 2021

Ralph E. Armstrong, age 68, of Greenfield passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at Indiana University Hospital. He was born July 13, 1952 in Shelbyville, Indiana to the late Ezra and Ruth (Medsker) Armstrong. He was the long-time owner of Tele-Fixit TV Repair in Greenfield, former employee of Papa Johns and highly valued member Stillinger Family Funeral Home, Pasco Chapel...

Emma Lorice Schmidt

Emma Lorice Schmidt

Jan 10, 2021

Emma Lorice Schmidt, 84, Greenfield, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021. She was born on September 1, 1936 in Petersburg, IN to the late Ransom and Rachel (Corn) Nixon. Emma graduated in 1954 from Sheridan High School. She would later marry Robert Schmidt. Emma was employed with both Chrysler and Allison Transmission as a Key Punch Operator for many years....

Chase Tyron Williams, Jr.

Chase Tyron Williams, Jr.

Jan 10, 2021

Chase Tyron Williams, Jr., 24, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021. He was born on November 8, 1996 in Columbus, IN, to Chase Tyron Williams, Sr. and Kristie Michelle Malnar. Chase was a very passionate gentleman giving 100% all of the time. He lived on the edge and was not afraid of adventure. He loved to travel, loved all sorts...

Janet Joy Wesseler

Janet Joy Wesseler

Jan 8, 2021

Janet Joy Wesseler, 69, of Greenfield, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. She was born June 16, 1951 in Shelbyville, Indiana to the late Robert W. and Doris V. (Edwards) Jones. Joy loved to crochet, travel across the country with her son while he was working, loved cats, and loved to spend time with...

Frances Irene Fisher

Frances Irene Fisher

Dec 31, 2020

Frances I. Fisher of Greenfield passed away December 31, 2020. She is survived by 2 daughters, 2 granddaughters and 1 great granddaughter. A private graveside service will be held at Park Cemetery, Greenfield. www.stillingerfamily.com.

Alberta Viola Gardner

Alberta Viola Gardner

Dec 28, 2020

Alberta V. Gardner, age 82, of New Castle passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at Addison Place, New Castle. She was born November 18, 1938 to the late Richard M. and Almeda (Kingery) Whiteside and raised by Clarence and Lucille Jonas. Alberta was a 1956 graduate of Greenfield High School. In her career, Alberta was a cook at Brandywine Elementary...

Edward L. Richardson

Edward L. Richardson

Dec 27, 2020

Edward "Ed" L. Richardson, 82 years, of Greenfield passed away Sunday December 27, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born November 28, 1938 in Oakland City, Indiana to the late Leonard & Velma Richardson. Edward served his country in US Marine Corp Reserve and was Foreman for Thomas & Skinner, Foreman for Permanent Magnet, a Lineman...

Paul Carr

Paul Carr

Dec 27, 2020

Paul Carr, age 58, of Greenfield, passed away December 27, 2020 at his home. He was born October 19, 1962 in Indianapolis to the late John P. Carr, Jr. and Alicia "Mitzi" (Weidekamp) Carr. Paul married the love of his life, Jill Peloso-Carr on February 7, 2001 and together they made their home and raised their family in Greenfield. Paul...

Isaac Turner

Isaac Turner

Dec 26, 2020

Isaac Turner, age 43 of Greenfield, passed away December 26, 2020 in Indianapolis. He was born May 10, 1977 in Greenfield to the late Ranson Turner, Jr and Dixie Fugate. He is survived by his children, Eric (Heather)Young, Cameron (Cally) Turner, Cheyann (Jadon) Turner, Chelsea Turner, and Ashlyn Turner; siblings, Josh (Raquel) Turner, David (Elisha) Turner, Ranson Turner III, Alex...

Margaret R. Abel

Margaret R. Abel

Dec 26, 2020

Margaret R. Abel, 61, of Greenfield, fought a courageous battle with cancer, but passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at her residence with family by her side. Margaret was born on February 3, 1959 in Indianapolis. She celebrated 35 years of marriage with her husband, Ronald F. Abel. Margaret was a tremendously loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all...

Janice E. Johns

Janice E. Johns

Dec 22, 2020

Janice E. Johns, age 77, of Orange Park, FL, formerly of Greenfield passed away at her home in Florida, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. She was born June 30, 1943 in Indianapolis to the late Earl and Rosalee (Allen) Jarrett. Prior to her retirement in 2005, Janice was a Home Health Aide for Hancock Regional Hospital...

Michael John Smith

Michael John Smith

Dec 21, 2020

Michael J. Smith, 75, Greenfield, passed away on December 21, 2020 after a courageous battle with lymphoma. Mike was born in Akron, OH on August 24, 1945 and graduated from Manchester High School in 1963. He worked in the automotive industry for more than 30 years and retired from Smith Implements in 2015. Mike was a beloved husband, father, grandfather,...

Andrew "Andy" Kevin Lacy

Andrew "Andy" Kevin Lacy

Dec 14, 2020

Andrew Kevin Lacy, 48, Greenfield, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis. Andy was born on September 15, 1972 in Flanders, NJ, to Richard L. Lacy and the late Mary Ann (O'Connor) Lacy. Andy is a 1992 Greenfield Central High School graduate. Following graduation, Andy attended ITT Tech in Indianapolis, earning a certificate and degree...

Anthony Dwayne Howard

Anthony Dwayne Howard

Dec 12, 2020

Anthony Dwayne Howard, age 63, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born December 25, 1956 to Shelby Walker and Nondes Viollettia Howard. Anthony loved music and was an avid drummer for 20+ years in his younger days. The last few years before he passed away, he was actively involved in restoring guitars. He is survived...

Thomas Edward Shildmyer

Thomas Edward Shildmyer

Dec 10, 2020

Thomas Edward Shildmyer, age 86, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020 at home in Greenfield, Indiana. He was born November 18, 1934 in Marion, Indiana to Harry A. and Helen Shildmyer. Thomas graduated from St. Paul's High School in Marion, Indiana. He worked for Western Electric in Indianapolis for 19 years. He was then transferred to AT&T in Phoenix, where...

Royce "Lurch" Mcpherson

Royce "Lurch" Mcpherson

Dec 9, 2020

Royce A. "Lurch" McPherson, age 70, of Greenfield passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 13, 1950 in Greenfield to the late John Albert Lee and Mary Ann (Stanley) McPherson-Adams. As a lifelong Hancock County resident, Lurch knew everyone and was loved by all. He was a self-employed handyman and...

Donald  Wayne Houk

Donald Wayne Houk

Dec 8, 2020

Donald Wayne Houk, age 81 of Greenfield, passed away December 8, 2020 at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born April 7, 1939 in Fairoaks, Arkansas, to John Austin and Mary Magdalene Houk. He married Patsy Houk on October 22, 1980. Donald enjoyed fishing, walking with his beloved dog Buddy, and being in the outdoors. He always had a project going...

Wilmont Blanche Cook

Wilmont Blanche Cook

Dec 7, 2020

Wilmont Blanche "Wilma" Cook, age 76, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at home in Greenfield. She was born August 12, 1944 in Honolulu, Hawaii to James Kaululaau and Alice Jane Wright. She married William Cook on November 21, 1966. Wilma grew up in Hawaii where she was a professional Hula and Tahitian dancer. She then went on to Cosmetology...

Janet  Lee Plunkett

Janet Lee Plunkett

Dec 1, 2020

Janet Lee Plunkett, 69, Morristown, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2020. She was born on August 7, 1951 in Shelbyville, IN to Gene and Margarite (Thurman) Burns. Janet is a 1969 graduate of Shelbyville High School. After graduation Janet became a legal secretary with Adams & Cramer attorney's in Shelbyville. Then on August 14, 1971 she married and subsequently...