Obituaries

Marilyn Gossett

Marilyn Gossett

Aug 2, 2017

Marilyn (Walter) Gossett, age 92 of Greenfield, IN, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Legacy at Springhurst in Greenfield. She was born on August 28, 1924 in Pittsboro, IN to the late C. H. & Myrtle (Ragsdale) Walter. Marilyn married the love of her life, Dr. Franklin O. Gossett on May 4, 1946. She attended Central Normal College...

Joan Bussell

Joan Bussell

Jul 28, 2017

Donna "Joan" (Owens) Bussell, 88, passed away July 28, 2017 peacefully at her home. She was born on April 6, 1929 in Pendleton, Indiana to Ralph Holly Owens and Velma Inez (Hackleman) Owens. Joan married the love of her life, Ralph J. Bussell on May 9, 1947. This year they celebrated 70 years of a beautiful life spent together. Joan...

Riley Charles Settergren

Riley Charles Settergren

Jul 26, 2017

Riley Charles Settergren, age 17 of Wilkinson, IN passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. He was born on December 31, 1999 in Indianapolis to John "Jay" & Tammy (Bossung) Settergren. Riley was a rising senior student at Eastern Hancock High School, participating; lettering; and setting records in Football; Track; Wrestling; and formerly basketball. He was a parishioner and...

Cindy Hammons

Cindy Hammons

Jul 23, 2017

Cindy (Paxton) Hammons, 59 of Greenfield, IN passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at her residence surrounded by family. She was born on March 3, 1958 in Fort Harrison, IN. Karen (McVay) Rumfelt and Bill Rumfelt were her loving parents. Cindy received her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Development; was a member of Greenfield Christian Church who enjoyed crocheting;...

Eva Jean Jeannie Sweet

Eva Jean Jeannie Sweet

Jul 22, 2017

Eva Jean "Jeannie" (Polston) Sweet, 76 years, and a lifelong resident of Hancock County, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017 at her residence. She was born March 30, 1941 in Jamestown, Kentucky to the late Rev. Tony "T.W." and Josie (Gossage) Polston. Jeannie formerly operated a Bed & Breakfast in Shirley, Indiana, worked for RCA of Indianapolis, and was a...

Nellie Cooper

Nellie Cooper

Jul 21, 2017

Nellie Jane Lee was born September 28, 1918 in Fairview, Indiana in Switzerland County to John and Nellie (Gibbs) Lee. She grew up on their nearby family dairy farm on what is now called the Nell Lee Road. She was part of a large family consisting of brothers: Edwin, Grant, Archie, John, & Kenneth; and sisters: Pauline Long, Ruth Demit,...

Joseph Jack

Joseph Jack

Jul 15, 2017

Joseph F. Jack, 81 of Greenfield, IN passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. He was born on January 11, 1936 in Greenfield to the late Joseph & Cora (Cass) Jack. Joseph graduated from the Indiana Soldiers & Sailors High School in Knightstown in 1956 and married the love of his life, Mary (Sanders)...

Cody A. Bentley

Cody A. Bentley

Jul 14, 2017

Cody A. Bentley, age 22 of Palm Beach Gardens, FL passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 14, 2017 at his residence. He was born on August 18, 1994 in Indianapolis to Brian & Debra (Keesling) Bentley. Cody was a student at Palm Beach State College pursuing a degree in computer science and information technology. He also enjoyed working out, spending...

Wilma Koch

Wilma Koch

Jul 13, 2017

Wilma (Welling) Koch, 97 of Greenfield, IN passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Brandywine Golden Living Center in Greenfield. Born on June 9, 1920 in Mt. Comfort to the late Earl & Freda (Kentrup) Welling. Wilma graduated from Mt. Comfort High School in 1938 and would further her education at the University of Indianapolis graduating in 1947 with...

Thomas W. Foreman, Sr.

Thomas W. Foreman, Sr.

Jul 11, 2017

Thomas W. Foreman Sr., age 76 of Greenfield passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born January 30, 1941 in Indianapolis to the late James A. and Dorothy (McGraw) Foreman. Tom was a 1958 graduate of Scecina Memorial High School. He received his Associates Degree from Local 481 and attended Butler and Marion Universities. Thomas...

Margaret L. Harris

Margaret L. Harris

Jul 8, 2017

Margaret L. Harris, 79 of Greenfield, IN passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. She was born on April 2, 1938 in New Palestine, IN to the late Charles & Lorena (Potter) Howell. Margaret graduated from Morristown High School and spent her career at Thompson Industries; Brookside Corp; and Western Electric in Indianapolis until...

Wendall M. Heckman

Wendall M. Heckman

Jul 4, 2017

Wendall M. Heckman, 61 of Greenfield, IN passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at his residence. He was born on May 30, 1956 in Brazil, IN to the late David & Roberta (Gottmann) Heckman. Services are pending at this time. Burial will take place at Park Cemetery in Greenfield at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stillinger...

Lenora Wells

Lenora Wells

Jun 26, 2017

Lenora (Smith) Wells, age 80 of Greenfield, IN passed away on June 26, 2017 at her residence. She was born on October 19, 1936 in Gallagher, WV to the late William & Bessie (Vermillion) Smith. Surviving Lenora is her son, Mike Wells of Greenfield; daughter, Kathy (Kurt) Hostetler of Greenfield; grandchildren, Brian; Aaron; Matthew; Sarah; and great grandchildren, Gracie; and...

Damon O. Adams

Damon O. Adams

Jun 26, 2017

Damon O. Adams, age 55 of Greenfield, IN passed away on June 26, 2017 at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born on June 1, 1962 to the late James and Gloria (Hutchinson) Adams. Surviving Damon is his wife, Anna J. Adams of Greenfield; brothers, sisters and several children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Preceding Damon in death are his parents; brother,...

Lillian Butterworth

Lillian Butterworth

Jun 25, 2017

Lillian D. Butterworth, age 74 of Greenfield, IN passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. She was born on April 29, 1943 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Frank & Thelma (Proctor) Butterworth. Surviving Lillian are her sons, Steven Randolph; Ernest Bishop; Timothy Bishop; daughters, Tina Schaeffer; Teresa Montgomery; Kimberly Bishop; brother, Darrel...

Martha Niedenthall

Martha Niedenthall

Jun 23, 2017

Martha Niedenthall, age 102 of Greenfield, IN passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017 in Greenfield. She was born on August 2, 1914 in Swayzee, IN to the late James Sr. & Ethel Woods. Martha graduated from Swayzee High School in 1932 and soon after moved to Greenfield. In 1936 she married Andrew J. Niedenthall and they set about making...

Marthalou Wooten

Marthalou Wooten

Jun 21, 2017

Marthalou Wooten, age 88 of Greenfield, IN passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Morristown Manor in Shelby County. She was born on July 19, 1928 in Martinsville, IN to the late Kenneth & Faye (Fulford) Bennett. Marthalou graduated from Charlottesville High School and spent her life as a homemaker raising her family whom she loved dearly, as well...

Michael Moncrief

Michael Moncrief

Jun 19, 2017

Michael Allen Moncrief, age 63 of Greenfield, IN passed away at home during the early morning hours of Monday, June 19, 2017 surrounded by his loving family as they sang his favorite song, "Theres Something About That Name". Michael was born February 18, 1954 to Robert & Alice Moncrief and was raised in Greenfield. He graduated from Greenfield-Central High School...

James L. Welter

James L. Welter

Jun 16, 2017

James L. Welter, age 69 of Greenfield, IN passed away on Friday, June 16, 2017 at his residence. He was born on November 9, 1947 in Indianapolis to James & Virginia (Parr) Welter. Surviving James is his wife, Paula (Hammond) Welter of Greenfield, who he married on July 2, 2004; and sister, Laura (Bill) Honeycutt of Greenfield; sister-in-law, Linda Welter;...

Margie Kay Tutrow

Margie Kay Tutrow

Jun 16, 2017

Margie Kay Tutrow, age 78 of Greenfield passed away Friday, June 16, 2017 at home surrounded by family. She was born May 4, 1939 in Montezuma, Iowa to the late William and Maybel (Beason) Cooper. Margie married Willard Tutrow on November 30, 1990. Together they enjoyed spending time with their family and making their life in Greenfield. Many will remember...