Obituaries

Feb 3, 2016

Orvel Lee Stremming, 95, of Sandborn, Indiana, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2016 at Odon, Indiana. He was born on August 30th, 1920 in Knox County, Indiana to Edward Henry 'Duke' and Pearl A. (Hagemeier) Stremming. Orvel married his loving wife of 70 years, Virginia Mae (Clifford) Stremming on November...

Jan 29, 2016

Walter H. Brown, 99, formerly of Odon, IN, passed from this life Friday, January 29, 2016, at The Village of Oakridge in Daviess County.  He was born in Knox County, IN, on June 17, 1916, to Hugh H. and Violet A. (Halley) Brown.  On August 19, 1939, Walter was united in marriage with Martha J. McCallian.

Walter...

Jan 20, 2016

Wilma J. Heaton, 92, of Linton, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Glenburn Nursing Home in Linton. She was born on November 8, 1923 in Linton to Welty and Emmalue Ruth (Elkins) Stalcup. She became the wife of Alvin M. 'Squeak' Heaton on November 30, 1940.

Wilma was a...

Jan 19, 2016

M. Pauline (Ockerman) Reed, 99, of Odon, IN, passed away Tues. Jan. 19, 2016, at Timbers Nursing Facility of Jasper.  She was born in Greene County, IN, on Sept. 10, 1916, to Kenneth and Ethel (Courtney) Ockerman.

Pauline was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening and canning.  She, also, enjoyed sewing and made clothes for her children.  Pauline...

Jan 14, 2016

Dorothy B. Royer, 91, of Linton, Indiana, passed away with her loving family by her side on Thursday, January 14, 2016. She was born on September 28, 1924 at Nine Mile in Greene County, Indiana to John W. and Ethel (Smith) Blanton. Dorothy married Bobbie Lee Lynn on October 2, 1944 and after his passing, she married...

Jan 13, 2016

Tammy Sue (Hester) Wilson, 50, of Switz City, Indiana, went to Heaven surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Bloomington, Indiana. She was born on November 29, 1965 in Linton, Indiana to Ronald W. and Patricia 'Patty' Rose (Kirkpatrick) Hester. Tammy married Michael Jay Wilson on December 28, 1985.

Tammy...

Jan 13, 2016

Violet M. Cornelius, age 90, of Linton, Indiana, passed away at 4:04 PM on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Glenburn Home in Linton. She was born in Linton on November 4th, 1925, the daughter of Beverage and Grace Jones.

Violet was a member of ST. Peter Church in Linton and ST. Ann Alter...

Jan 9, 2016

Paula Marie Lengacher, 42, of Odon, Indiana, passed away early Saturday, January 9, 2016, at her home surrounded by her family. Paula was born on February 9, 1973 in Magee, Mississippi, to Kelly and Leona (Ferguson) Stowe.

Paula was a member of the Second Mount Olive Baptist Church of Odon. She was employed as an Explosive Handler...

Jan 5, 2016

Sherri Lynn (Wright) Wheeler, 63, of Loogootee, Indiana formerly of Linton, passed away in Indianapolis, Indiana on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. She was born in Bloomington, Indiana on March 11, 1952. Sherri was the daughter of Donald F. and Jamie J. (Usrey) Wright.

Sherri was a member of the Linton-Stockton class of 1971. She had...

Jan 4, 2016

Marcia Kay Courtney, 77, of Odon, Indiana, went to Heaven peacefully on Monday, January 4, 2016. She was born on June 24, 1938 in Elnora, Indiana to Dick and Carrie Alice (Noel) Smeltzer. Marcia married Earl L. Courtney, Jr. on June 30, 1956.

Marcia was a member of the Elnora Christian Church and Order of Eastern Star,...

Jan 2, 2016

John Graber, 97, of Odon, Indiana, went to Heaven peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on Saturday, January 2, 2016. He was born on June 16, 1918 in Daviess County, Indiana to Amos and Anna Graber. John married Verda Graber on October 3, 1948.

John was a member of the First Mennonite Church. He was...

Dec 28, 2015

Ronnie E. Mason, 57, of Linton, Indiana, passed away at IU Health Bloomington Hospital on Monday, December 28, 2015. He was born on June 27, 1958 in Greene County, Indiana to John and Delema (Sisk) Mason.

Ronnie was a laid back, easy-going guy who enjoyed being with his family. He was employed as...

Dec 7, 2015

Patricia J. Carpenter, 87, of Elnora, Indiana, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on December 7, 2015 at her residence. She was born on May 18, 1928 in Hymera, Indiana to George and Mary (Ward) Kenmuir. Patricia became the wife of William Carpenter on December 14, 1947.

Patricia worked as a...

Nov 28, 2015

William L. "Bill" Armstrong, 67, of Dugger, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2015 in Greene County. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 17, 1948 to William J. and Margaret Louise (Osting) Armstrong. William was joined in marriage to Georgina Camden on August 12, 1967.

Bill served in U. S. Army from...

Nov 12, 2015

William 'Bill' McClellan Ferguson, 80, of Sandborn, Indiana, went to Heaven peacefully surrounded by his family at his home, on Friday, November 13, 2015. He was born on October 21, 1935 in Sandborn to Samuel and Augusta Irene (Elkins) Ferguson. Bill married Shirley Ann Myers on January 8, 1955.

Bill was a member...

Nov 11, 2015

Sara Elizabeth Hasler, 104, of Elnora, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born on October 24, 1911 in Elnora, Indiana to Jack and Susie (Harmon) McCracken. Sara graduated from Elnora High School in 1929 and then married her husband, Guy Hasler, in 1935. She was a loving wife and...

Nov 8, 2015

Vera E. Sagarsee, 84, of Linton, Indiana, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at Garden Villa in Bloomington. She was born in Logansport, Indiana on April 2, 1931 to William E. and Vera Evelyn (Glassburn) Richardson.

Vera attended the Church of God in Linton. She worked as a nurses' aid...

Nov 8, 2015

Sarah Maysel DeMotte, 96, of Loogootee, Indiana, formerly of Elnora, went to Heaven peacefully on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at the Loogootee Nursing Center. She was born on February 26, 1919 in Daviess County, Indiana to Harvey G. and Orpha M. (Chanler) Byrer. Sarah married Calvin DeMotte on August 14, 1940.

Sarah was...

Oct 30, 2015

Dolores Routledge Riker, 73, of Linton, Indiana, went to Heaven to be with her Lord and Saviour, surrounded by her family on Friday, October 30, 2015. She was born on July 31, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to Harry Rutter and Doris (Fields) Routledge. Dolores became the loving wife of H. Eugene Riker on September 20, 1959.

Oct 28, 2015

Frances 'Fran' Sue Holland, 71, of Odon, Indiana, entered into rest surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on December 3, 1943 in Washington, Indiana to Lee and Bess (Stringer) Corbin.

Fran was a Christian, devoted mother, grandmother and sister. She loved animals,...