Obituaries

Ralph E. Strubbe

Ralph E. Strubbe

Jan 31, 2017

Ralph E. Strubbe, 100 years, a resident of Greenfield passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born June 17, 1916 in Hancock County, Indiana to the late Edward G. & Mary Flossie (Kingery) Strubbe. Ralph graduated from Greenfield High School, attended Arsenal Tech for Lathe Schooling and owned and operated Strubbe Gravel...

Colleen M. Stearley

Colleen M. Stearley

Jan 27, 2017

Colleen (Findley) Stearley, age 85 of Greenfield, IN passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017 at Westminster Village North in Indianapolis. She was born on February 26, 1931 in Cincinnati, OH to the late John & Alberta (Higgins) Findley. Colleen graduated from Mt. Healthy High School in Cincinnati. She married the love of her life Clyde Stearley on January 12,...

Rosalyn J. Bryant

Rosalyn J. Bryant

Jan 21, 2017

Rosalyn J. Bryant, age 86 of Greenfield, IN passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. She was born on June 27, 1930 in Knightstown, IN to the late Charles & Ruby (LeMay) Scott. Rosalyn married the love of her life, Billy J. Bryant on November 8, 1947. Although she spent her life as a...

Michael G. Dougherty

Michael G. Dougherty

Jan 20, 2017

Michael G. Dougherty, age 54 of Frankton, IN passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017 at his home in Frankton. He was born on July 9, 1962 in Greenfield, IN to the late Arthur & Margaret (Archibald) Dougherty. Michael graduated from Greenfield-Central High School and then enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He would later attend...

Michael Miller

Michael Miller

Jan 18, 2017

Michael Miller, age 72 of Greenfield, IN passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. He was born on October 5, 1944 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Donald & Addie Miller. Michael spent his career working as a Machinist. He married the love of his life Linda on September 25, 1970. Michael was a...

Irving V. Kenney

Irving V. Kenney

Jan 17, 2017

Irving Vincent Kenney, age 92 of Greenfield, passed away Tuesday January 17, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 7, 1924 to the late Walter and Julia (Murphy) Kenney. Irving was in the Navy, and a World War II veteran. He married the love of his life, Norma Jean Kenney, on July 20, 1964. He...

Laurie A. Kissee

Laurie A. Kissee

Jan 11, 2017

Laurie Ann (Bell) Kissee, age 51 of Coal City, IN passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 peacefully at home with her family by her side. Laurie was born on August 13, 1965 in Greenfield, IN to Shirley Clark & Thomas Bell. Laurie spent most of her life tending to the wellbeing of others as a nurse, and as an...

Betty L. Lipps

Betty L. Lipps

Jan 4, 2017

Betty L. (Blackford) Lipps, age 76 of Greenfield, IN passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. She was born on May 2, 1940 in Greenfield, IN to the late Maurice & Effie Mae (Hendren) Blackford. Betty spent her life working as a housekeeper, waitress & homemaker while caring for her family. She was an...

Thomas J. Van Alst

Thomas J. Van Alst

Jan 4, 2017

Thomas J. Van Alst, age 57 of Muncie, IN passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born on April 13, 1958 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Charles and Mary (McKinstray) Van Alst. Thomas spent his life working as a painter & landscaper. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, cooking & gardening. Thomas...

Marijane Renfro

Marijane Renfro

Jan 2, 2017

Marijane Renfro, age 69 of Greenfield passed away Monday, January 2, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Richard Kramer and Francis (Henderson) Cox. Marijane was a member of Bradley United Methodist Church and was actively involved in many organizations including the Red Hat Society, Extension Homemakers of Hancock County, the Eastern Star,...

Marcella Lawrence

Marcella Lawrence

Dec 30, 2016

Marcella A. Tutrow Lawrence, age 76 of Greenfield passed away Friday, December 30, 2016 at St. Vincent Heart Center, Indianapolis. She was born September 24, 1940 to the late Charles and Mary (Stapp) Farmer. Marcella owned Marcys, an antique store in Greenfield, for many years. She loved flower arranging, making hats for cancer patients, making various kinds of crafts and...

Charlotte Ruth Campbell

Charlotte Ruth Campbell

Dec 27, 2016

Charlotte Ruth Campbell, age 91 of Greenfield, IN passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 in Greenfield. She was born on October 21, 1925 in Clinton, IN to the late Leonard & Esther (Van Duyn) Hayworth. Charlotte worked as an X-Ray technician and Elementary School Teacher. She married the love of her life Don Campbell on May 17, 1958. Charlotte...

Ray C. Crickmore

Ray C. Crickmore

Dec 20, 2016

Ray C. Crickmore, age 91 of Greenfield, IN passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on July 6, 1925 in Yoder, IN to the late Cornelius & Lillian (Wall) Crickmore. Ray enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1943 at the age of 17. He served during WWII and Korea as a...

Dorvin F. Rihm

Dorvin F. Rihm

Dec 19, 2016

Dorvin F. Rihm, age 92 of Greenfield passed away Monday, December 19, 2016 at Franklin United Methodist Home, Franklin. He was born June 25, 1924 to the late Fred S. and Carrie M. (Ebbing) Rihm. Dorvin served in the U.S. Army during WWII receiving the Purple Heart and Silver Star. He attended both Butler University, Rose Hulman University and enjoyed...

Irene Morris

Irene Morris

Dec 15, 2016

Irene Morris, age 99 of Greenfield, IN passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Crown Pointe Assisted Living Center in Greenfield. She was born on December 6, 1917 in Joiner, Ark to the late Henry & Hannah (Dean) Becknell. Irene spent her life as a homemaker. She was a former member of the First Baptist Church in Greenfield. Irene...

Dessie H. Jack Keen

Dessie H. Jack Keen

Dec 10, 2016

Dessie "Jack" Keen, a resident of Greenfield, Indiana passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Hancock Regional Hospital Hospice at the age of 93. Jack was born October 21, 1923 in Lafayette, Tenn. to the late Mae (Rhodes) and Alonzo Keen. He has been retired from Washington Township Schools for the past 31 years. He was a Charter Member of...

Barbara J. Glantz

Barbara J. Glantz

Dec 9, 2016

Barbara J. Glantz, age 82 of New Palestine passed away Friday, December 9, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born July 18, 1934 in Ewa, Hawaii to the late Joseph and Mary (Larrew) Perriera. She is survived by her husband Donald Glantz of New Palestine and daughter, Leslie Glantz of Indianapolis. She is preceded in death...

Maurice Eugene Gene Brooks

Maurice Eugene Gene Brooks

Dec 7, 2016

Maurice "Gene" E. Brooks, age 71 of Greenfield passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at his home. He was born December 7, 1945 in Anderson, IN to the late Maurice W. and Bertha M. (Norris) Brooks. Gene served his county as a Navy Seal during the Vietnam War. He retired in 2006 as a machinist for Fountaintown Forge. Gene...

Ronald Conn

Ronald Conn

Dec 6, 2016

Ronald Conn, age 61 of Greenfield, IN passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. He was born on March 26, 1955 in Olive Hill, KY to Eugene and June (Porter) Conn. Ronald served in the U.S. Airforce as a Security Police Specialist in the 91st Missile Security Squadron which included a tour in Thailand...

Kenneth T. Schmitt

Kenneth T. Schmitt

Dec 3, 2016

Kenneth T. Schmitt, age 76 of New Castle, IN passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. He was born on January 9, 1940 in Posey County, IN to the late Joseph & Geneva (Ziliak) Schmitt. Kenneth graduated from Haubstadt High School and later attended Tri-State University in Angola. He married the love of his...