Gary Lee Witsman, 79, of Elnora, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at his home. He was born on May 12, 1944 in Madison, Wisconsin to Arthur Ward and Winona (Aubury) Witsman. Gary married the love of his life, Alice (Bechtel) Witsman on September 22, 1967. Gary was a member of the Elnora Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite and the Shriner’s. He was a janitorial supervisor from Crane and later was a truck driver. Gary enjoyed working in his shop, restoring old cars and especially...

Wilma Charlene Henderson, 87, of Odon, Indiana, passed away with family by her side, on May 14, 2023 at Ketcham Memorial Center in Odon. She was born on September 4, 1935 in Grayville, Illinois to Charles W. and Flossie (Robinson) Nickolaus. Charlene was married to Paul W. Henderson for 54 years before his passing in 2014. Charlene was a retired Registered Nurse and enjoyed helping others. She always tried to leave everyone she knew in a better place. Family left to cherish the memory of...

Paul Eugene Williams, 62, of Odon, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at his home. He was born on December 30, 1960 in Washington, Indiana to Richard and Shirley (Smuda) Williams. Paul married Kim (Riggins) Williams on June 7, 1985. Paul was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He worked as an operator at the Bear Run Coal Mine. Family left to cherish the memory of Paul include: his wife, Kim Williams; son, Westlee Williams; daughter, Willow Williams; grandchildren, Daunte and...

Robert G. ‘Dusty’ Rhoades, 94, of Odon, Indiana, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Ketcham Memorial Center in Odon. He was born on November 2, 1928 in Knoxville, Tennessee to John Robert and Edith Kate (Patterson) Rhoades. Dusty married his loving wife, Betty Jane (Armstrong) Rhoades on February 14, 1952. Dusty was a US Navy Veteran, serving in the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He was an active member of the Odon United Methodist Church, American...

Rosie Wittmer, 93, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Parkview Village Christian Care, Odon, Indiana. She was born October 21, 1929, in Montgomery, Indiana, the daughter of Simon and Edith Wagler. She was married nearly 73 years to Wilmer Wittmer, who preceded her in death on February 23, 2022.  Rosie and Wilmer worked together in the family farming business. For many years they traveled to Orange Beach, Alabama, with their family. They enjoyed winters in Sarasota, Florida. She...

Helen Verniece (Dale) Starling, of Solsberry, Indiana, passed away peacefully, on Friday, April 28, 2023, at Ketcham Memorial Center in Odon. She was 104 years old. She was born in Bruceville, Indiana on January 23, 1919, the daughter of John and Lillie (Carmichael) Dale. She was a member of Second Mount Olive Baptist Church in Odon and was very active there in her younger years. She met her husband Ralph Parker Starling there and they were married April 27, 1939. Helen was a loving mother...

Charles D. Cooper, 73, of Bloomfield, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at his home. He was born on August 10, 1949 in Bedford, Indiana to Frank Harvey and Dorothy J. (Stader) Cooper. Charles married his loving wife, Anita (Wininger) Cooper on June 19, 2004. Charles was a custodian at Eastern Greene High School and served for a time as a Firefighter at Mitchell. He loved NASCAR and enjoyed spending time watching it. Family left to cherish the memory of Charles include: his...

Dorothy L. Baker, 92, of Odon, Indiana, passed away peacefully, on March 22, 2023 at Ketcham Memorial Center in Odon. She was born on August 5, 1930 in Raglesville, Indiana to Vern Racey and Mamie (Herndon) Clark. Dorothy married her husband, Harold Baker on August 13, 1948. Dorothy was a member of the Bellevue Methodist Church. She was retired from Crane with many years of service as an Explosive Handler. Family left to cherish the memories of Dorothy include: two daughters, Dianna...

Charles O. Maryfield, 92, of Odon, Indiana, passed away peacefully, at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. He was born on June 22, 1930, in Odon to Alpha Dayton and Bessie (Stuffle) Maryfield. Charles married Hazel (Terrell) Maryfield on April 3, 1955. Hazel passed away on September 20, 1973, and he never remarried. Charles was a 1948 graduate of Odon High School and then served in the US Army as a Combat Engineer during the Korean War. He worked as a Correctional Officer at the Terre Haute...

Ronald L. Szmanda, 58, of Washington, Indiana, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023 at Washington Nursing Center. He was born on February 27, 1965 in South Bend, Indiana to Jack and Dolores M. (Gittins) Szmanda. Ron was of the Catholic Faith. He was employed as a Woodworker for many years. Family left to cherish the memories of Ron include: one daughter, Sara Higgs of Bicknell; one son, Adam Szmanda of Princeton, KY; seven grandchildren and one sister, Michaeleen (Douglas) Miller of...