Obituaries

Sep 23, 2018

Rita Mae Sermersheim, 95 years, a resident of Greenfield passed away Sunday morning September 23, 2018 at Golden Living Center at Brandywine. She was born April 24, 1923 in Jasper, Indiana to the late John F. and Mayme (Dudine) Schneider. Rita graduated from Jasper High School in 1941. She spent most of her time working diligently alongside her husband in...

Sep 20, 2018

Randy H. Miller, of Greenfield, passed away on Thursday September 20, 2018 at Hancock Regional Hospice. He was born on May 15, 1954 in Lansing, Michigan to the late Jay & Glee (Raby) Miller. Randy married the love of his life, Michelle (Willard) on November 2, 1973. Randy served in the United States Army for 20 years until his retirement....

Sep 19, 2018

Sean Bradley Hunsinger, 39 years, passed away at his residence Wednesday, September 19, 2018. He was born March 22, 1979 in Greenfield to David B. Hunsinger and Mary Ann (Reed) Branson. Sean graduated from Morristown High School, Vincennes University and ABC Trade School. He was a self-employed commercial and residential electrician. Sean loved helping friends/family and especially enjoyed making people...

Sep 19, 2018

John D. Graul, age 88 passed away, Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Ashford Place Healthcare, Shelbyville. He was born August 4, 1930 in Indianapolis to the late John and Cecelia (Wilson) Graul. John was a 1948 graduate of Cathedral High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and enjoyed a long career as a machine operator...

Sep 17, 2018

Gene A. Rieske age 62 of Greenfield passed away Monday, September 17, 2018 at St. Vincents Heart Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born April 24, 1956 in New London, Ohio to the late Eugene and Ada (Berg) Rieske. Gene was an avid reader and enjoyed learning. He earned his associates Degree in Nursing from North Central State University in Mansfield, OH...

Sep 5, 2018

Duncan Forbes, age 27, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away on September 5, 2018 at his residence. He was born on May 7, 1991, in Lexington, Kentucky to Doug & Kerry Forbes. Duncan attended Greenfield Central High School. Duncan enjoyed fishing, spending time with his friends, but most of all spending time with his precious family who he loved dearly. He...

Sep 5, 2018

Aug 28, 2018

Christine Hurt, 86 of Waverly, Ohio and formerly of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on August 8, 1932 in Glasgow, Kentucky to the late Jim & Minnie Glass. Christine spent her career at JennAir Appliances until her retirement. She married the love of her life, Harold...

Aug 21, 2018

Jeffrey W Hott, MD, age 59, passed away peacefully on his Hancock County farm on August 21, 2018 after successfully fighting a near seven year battle against brain cancer, by continuing to enjoy life, but obviously lost the war. Dr. Hott was the first physician from a family of hard working people with down to earth values. Both grandfathers, George...

Aug 19, 2018

Lillie Nell (Wright) Crisp, age 64, passed into the arms of the Lord on Sunday, August 19 at Hancock Memorial Hospital in Greenfield, IN. She was born on August 12, 1954 to Op and Lizzie (Abbott) Wright of Fentress County, TN. Lillie was a Momma, Nanny, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. We are fairly certain she never met a stranger;...

Aug 9, 2018

Beverly "Bill" Ballard age 87 of Greenfield passed away Thursday, August 09, 2018 at home with his sons by his side. He was born November 9, 1930 in Irvine, KY to the late Henry E. and Ella (Sparks) Ballard. Bill proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean War. He married his wife Marilyn on September 18, 1956....

Aug 6, 2018

Shirley Jean Ostewig, age 60, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away on August 6, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 9, 1958, in Indianapolis, IN to the late Richard Cartmel & Margaret Cartmel. She married the love of her life, Michael Ostewig, in 2017. She spent her career with Walmart as a Department...

Aug 2, 2018

James A. "Jim" Minchin, age 61, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on August 2, 2018 in Greenfield. He was born on January 26, 1957 in Indianapolis to the late James and Betty (Ransone) Minchin. Jim graduated from New Palestine High School in 1975. He married the love of his life, Fawn Meek on August 21, 1990. Jim enjoyed golfing,...

Jul 21, 2018

Lillian I. Cutshaw, age 88, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018 in Lake Wales, Fl. She was born on November 4, 1929 in Greeneville, Tennessee to the late Walter & Caveta (Dinsmore) Laughlin. Lillian attended high school in Greeneville, Tennessee and attended Indiana University School of Nursing. Prior to her retirement in 1985 Lillian enjoyed a 20-year nursing career...

Jul 20, 2018

Jeffrey L. Kissee, age 61, of Coal City, Indiana, passed away on July 20, 2018 at his residence. He was born on March 14, 1957, in Dyer, IN to the late Leonard Kissee & Earlene Kissee. Jeffrey gradated from Lake Central High School in 1975. He married the love of his life, Laurie Kissee, on August 28, 1993. Jeffrey enjoyed...

Jul 13, 2018

Hester L. Shelby, age 77, longtime resident of Greenfield and Indianapolis, passed away July 13, 2018. She was born Hester Louise Creswell on July 30, 1940, in Finch, Kentucky. As a child, she moved with her family to Carthage, Indiana, and graduated from Carthage High School in 1958. As a young woman, Hester was a single mother who often worked...

Jul 4, 2018

Douglas Charles Cooper, beloved husband, brother and son, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at the age of 47. He grew up in Richmond, IN but most recently resided in Chattanooga, TN. Doug was a Purdue University alumnus with a degree in engineering. He spent the majority of his professional career in automotive manufacturing, serving most recently as Plant Manager...

Jun 30, 2018

Delphia A. Parsons, 98, of Greenfield, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Brandywine Golden Living Center in Greenfield She was born on May 12, 1920 in Steele, MO to the late Solomon and Izora (Smith) Parnell.Delphia married the love of her life, William O. Parsons on July 10, 1937. She spent her life as a homemaker raising her...

Jun 25, 2018

Dianne Baker, 75, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018 at her residence. She was born on August 21, 1942 in Saginaw, MI, to Marvin and Doris Bottke. Dianne graduated from Saginaw High School, and married the love of her life, Bob Baker on November 23, 1963. Dianne returned to school in her late 30's and received...

Jun 19, 2018

William "Greg" Snider, age 69 of Greenfield, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. He was born on October 26, 1948 in Anderson to William H. & Patricia B. (Lisher) Snider. Greg graduated from Greenfield-Central High School in 1967 and served in the National Guard. He graduated from Hanover College. Greg spent most of...