Obituaries

Carl M. Davis

Carl M. Davis

Oct 9, 2016

Carl M. Davis, age 72 of Greenfield passed away Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born August 18, 1944 in Shelby County, Indiana to the late Harold A. and Alice M. (Pettit) Davis. He was a 1962 graduate of Carthage High School. Carl married Phyllis Davis on May 25, 2004. Prior to his retirement, Carl was...

Florence Jean Cummings

Florence Jean Cummings

Oct 8, 2016

Florence J. Cummings, age 83 of Greenfield, IN was carried home by Heavenly Angels on Saturday, October 8, 2016. She was born on April 19, 1933 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Russell and Helen (Rastovski) Chynoweth. Florence obtained her degree in Nursing from St. Margarets Hospital in Hammond, Indiana. She worked as a Registered Nurse in Hawaii in the...

Yvonne E. Johnson

Yvonne E. Johnson

Oct 4, 2016

Yvonne Elise (Slunaker) Johnson, age 54 of Greenfield, IN passed away on October 4, 2016 at her home in Greenfield. She was born on January 21, 1962 in Indianapolis to the late Vaughn and Virginia (Houchin) Slunaker. Yvonne graduated from Greenfield-Central High School in 1981. She was also a member of the American Legion. Surviving Yvonne are her brothers, Gary...

Dorothy M. Oelerich

Dorothy M. Oelerich

Oct 3, 2016

Dorothy Margaret Oelerich, age 88 of Greenfield, IN and formerly of Menomonee Falls, WI passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016 at Hancock Regional Hospice in Greenfield. She was born on July 12, 1928 in Oshkosh, WI to the late David and Molly (Reehl) Hartman. Dorothy married the love of her life Roger Oelerich on October 16, 1948 and would...

Betty L. Howell

Betty L. Howell

Sep 27, 2016

Betty L. Howell, age 91 of Greenfield, IN passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Hancock Regional Hospital. She was born on April 29, 1925 in Greenfield to the late William Meisel and Opal L. (Addison) Williams. Betty married the love of her life James L. Howell on September 13, 1958. Betty retired from owning & operating B.H.W. Sales...

Walter W. Lowder

Walter W. Lowder

Sep 24, 2016

Walter Wilson Lowder, age 97, of Hancock County passed away on September 24, 2016 at Hancock Regional Hospice. Walter was born on February 3, 1919 to the late Walter F. and Crystal (Wilson) Lowder. Walter Lowder fought in WWII with the 110th Engineer Combat Battalion, 35th division, Amphibious Task Forces, Pacific Theatre Operations and XXIV Corps. He fought at Kiska...

Verna Mae Morris

Verna Mae Morris

Sep 23, 2016

Verna Mae Long Morris, 90, of Greenfield, Indiana passed away September 23, 2016 at McCormicks Creek Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing in Spencer, Indiana. She was born May 12, 1926, in Marion, Ohio to the late Enos Hollis and Spray Alma Long. While attending high school in Lima, Ohio she worked at the Davis Drugstore and volunteered at the Lima Memorial...

Joyce E. Karsko

Joyce E. Karsko

Sep 23, 2016

Joyce E. (Kasner) Karsko, 78 of Fernandina Beach, Florida (formerly Columbus, Ohio) passed away on Friday, September 23, 2016 in Hancock Regional Hospice. She was born October 24, 1937 in Bay City, Michigan to the late Samuel A. and Lucy M. (Beneteau) Kasner. Joyce received her undergraduate degree at Western Michigan University and earned her Doctorate in Psychology from Ohio...

Jill Billings Peloso-Carr

Jill Billings Peloso-Carr

Sep 21, 2016

Jill Billings Peloso-Carr, 54, of Greenfield, Indiana peacefully passed away September 21, 2016 in her home after a courageous battle. Jill Marie was born at Hancock Memorial Hospital in Greenfield on August 27, 1962 and spent her life in the Greenfield community. She graduated from Greenfield-Central High School in 1980 where she was a member of the girls golf team...

Florence Ann Molinder

Florence Ann Molinder

Sep 21, 2016

Florence A. Molinder, 87, passed away early in the morning on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 after a heroic battle with cancer. She was born February 17, 1929 in Carlisle, Arkansas, youngest child of Benjamin Frederick Smith and Mabel (Cauffman) Smith. She graduated from Rolling Prairie High School (LaPorte County) in 1946 and received a bachelors degree from Taylor University and...

Vivian Kemper

Vivian Kemper

Sep 21, 2016

Vivian Kemper, age 86 of Greenfield, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Crown Point Living Center in Greenfield. She was born on August 22nd 1930 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Frank B. and Edith Driffill. Vivian graduated from Charlottesville High School in 1949 and would marry the love of her life Raymond H. Kemper on August...

Doris Maxine Morris

Doris Maxine Morris

Sep 18, 2016

Doris Maxine (Long) Morris, age 86 of Greenfield, Ind. passed away on Sunday, September 18th 2016 at her home. She was born on January 6th 1930 to the late Elvin and Fern (Pritchard) Long formerly of Liberty, Ind. Doris graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis and would marry the love of her life John Daniel Morris on October...

Vernon W. Hill

Vernon W. Hill

Sep 18, 2016

Vernon Wayne Hill, age 39 of Greenfield passed away unexpectedly doing what he loved most in life on September 18th 2016. He was born on June 17th 1977 to Michael W. Hill and Jenny (Wildrick) Jackson. Vernon was a Harley enthusiast and enjoyed participating in Charity Rides. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Bikers in Central Indiana, and...

Marian Frances Ramsey

Marian Frances Ramsey

Sep 13, 2016

Marian Frances Ramsey, age 94 passed away on September 13th 2016 at Kindred Transitional Care & Rehabilitation in Greenfield. She was born on October 5th 1921 in Shelby County to the late Charles S. and Avis (Kemper) Havens. Marian attended Morristown High School and would marry the love of her life Robert Ramsey on October 13th 1937. Marian spent her...

Phillip L. Wills

Phillip L. Wills

Sep 12, 2016

Phillip L. Wills, age 76 of Greenfield passed away on Monday, September 12, 2016 at Kindred Transitional Care & Rehabilitation in Greenfield. He was born on December 6, 1939 in Grass Creek, Indiana to the Marlie E. and Lela (Buchanan) Wills. After High School, Phillip attended Purdue University where he played basketball. He also owned his own trucking company for...

Marvin Berl Berl King

Marvin Berl Berl King

Sep 10, 2016

Marvin "Berl" King, age 86 passed away peacefully at home with his children at his side on Saturday, September 10th 2016. Father of 10 children, grandfather, great grandfather, and great-great grandfather. He was a husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many. Marvin was born on June 1st 1930 to the late Otis & Ollie (Wilcher) King of Casey...

Joseph S. Thompson

Joseph S. Thompson

Sep 8, 2016

Joseph S. Thompson, age 99 of Greenfield, IN passed away on Thursday, September 8th 2016 in Greenfield. He was born on October 31st 1916 in Hancock County to the late Robert and Hazel (Moore) Wood Thompson Joseph graduated from Greenfield High School and would attend Purdue University. He married Lois H. Hooton on September 6th 1941. Joseph served in the...

Norah Monahan

Norah Monahan

Sep 8, 2016

Norah T. Monahan, age 74, of Shirley passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospice, Indianapolis. She was born April 14, 1942 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to the late Patrick J. and Norah (Cullinane) Monahan. Norah was a wonderful sister and friend. She loved to visit with friends and had the wonderful ability to tell stories of days...

Barbara J. Gray

Barbara J. Gray

Sep 7, 2016

Barbara J. (Vest) Evans, age 73 of Greenfield, IN passed away on Wednesday, September 7th 2016 at Brandywine Golden Living Center in Greenfield. She was born on March 2nd 1943 in Greenfield to Donald and Ethel (Swords) Vest. Barbara married the love of her life Glen E. Evans on June 17, 1960. She spent her life working at Brandywine Golden...

Barbara J. Evans

Barbara J. Evans

Sep 7, 2016

Barbara J. (Vest) Evans, age 73 of Greenfield, IN passed away on Wednesday, September 7th 2016 at Brandywine Golden Living Center in Greenfield. She was born on March 2nd 1943 in Greenfield to the late Donald and Ethel (Swords) Vest. Barbara married the love of her life Glen E. Evans on June 17, 1960. She spent her life working at...