Local Obituaries

John was born in Batesville, Indiana, as the youngest of three, the older being twins, Howard Jr. (1930-2023) and Marylin (1930 - 1998). They all grew up in Aurora, Indiana, to loving Christian parents, Howard (Sr) and Hilda. John wished...

Robert "Bob" Homer Imes, 81 years old, of Lawrenceburg, IN, died in Cincinnati, OH on April 20, 2024.He was born in Shenandoah, Iowa in 1942 to Homer and Doris Imes, and his sister Rosemary. Bob attended Ohio Wesleyan University, majoring...

SERVICE INFORMATION UPDATE Celebration of Life for John BeckelhymerThe family of John Beckelhymer invites you to join us in a Celebration of John’s Life on Saturday May 18, 2024,beginning at 1:00 pm.T he event will take place at Hocking Hills State...

Clifford A. Grubbs, 62, passed away Tuesday February 6, 2024 in Sarasota, FL surrounded byfamily.He was born July 23, 1961 in New Castle, IN, son of Carol Grubbs and the late Norma McIntyre.Cliff grew up in Aurora, IN and graduated...

Martha Jane Sedler, 80, of Aurora, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 2, 2024.Martha was born October 23, 1943 to Edward and Virginia (Beckemeyer) Knue.  She grew up in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, attended St. Lawrence Catholic...

Karen M. Luers, 60, of Lawrenceburg, IN, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024.She was born March 7, 1964, in Lawrenceburg, IN, daughter of the late Clifford J. Luers and Martha Jane (Bockhorst) Luers. Karen was a volunteer at Dearborn County Hospital...

Jack Lee Tufts, 94, of Lawrenceburg, IN, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024.He was born February 21, 1930, in Aurora, IN, son of the late Frank Tufts and Anna (McIntyre) Tufts. He served his country as a member of the United...

Serenity Willo Mary Baker, was born on July 5th 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.  On July 17, 2022 she suffered a brain injury leaving her with Cystic Encephalomalacia.  Serenity passed away at her home in Rising Sun with her mom,...

Robert C. “Bob” OelkerBorn:  December 29, 1928 Died:  April 28, 2024Robert Clarence Oelker, 95, passed away peacefully on April 28th at the Nazareth Home, Louisville, KY.Bob was born December 29, 1928 in Lawrenceburg, IN, son of Clarence and Amelia (Cramer) Oelker. ...

Evelyn D. Bascom, 92, of Dillsboro, IN, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Florence, KY.She was born June 14, 1931, in Milan, Indiana, daughter of the late Martin H. Westmeyer and Matilda (Rump) Westmeyer.  Evelyn was a life time member...

Beloved grandfather, husband, and nearly scratch golfer, Stephen Craig Fowler of Aurora, Indiana passed away peacefully at home on April 13, 2024 shortly after a cancer diagnosis. Surrounded by his family and friends, Craig walked into the arms of his...

Janet  Baer, 86, of Lawrenceburg, IN, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024.She was born September 5, 1937, in Midland, OH, daughter of the late Henry Taylor and Helen (Patton) Taylor. She worked as an Administrative Assistant for A.M Kinney and PEDCO...

William  A. Herzog, 78, of Aurora, IN, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024.He was born February 26, 1946, in Batesville, IN, son of the late Glenn Herzog and Mary (Chamberlain) Herzog. Bill served his country as a member of the United...

Michael R. Burkhart, 59, of Brookville, IN, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024.He was born July 18, 1964, son of the late James Burkhart and Reva (Cornett) Burkhart. He served his country as a member of the Army Reserves.Michael worked in...

TYLER, Betty -  92 years of age;  Born August 23, 1931; Preceded in death by her parents Orville and Dorothy Hilker, husband William Tyler, son Tim Tyler, sisters Audrey Speier, Regina Boerst, Marilyn Faber and Chrissy Strautman.  Survived by children...

Janet L. Hussung, 81, of Batesville, IN, formerly of Lawrenceburg, Indiana passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024.She was born May 28, 1942, in Batesville, IN, daughter of the late Roy E. Spencer and Luella (Meier) Spencer. She worked as a Hostess...

Helen J. Newmann, 88, of Aurora, Indiana passed away Friday, March 8, 2024 at Ripley Crossing, Milan Indiana.She was born September 24, 1935, in Farmer's Retreat, IN, daughter of the late Wilkie Droege and Martha (Schuette) Droege.Helen graduated from Dillsboro...

Marilyn Jean "Jeanne" (Bennett) McCreary, 90, of Aurora, IN, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024.She was born February 9, 1934, in Wright's Corner, IN, daughter of the late Ivan Bennett and Cora (Leffler) Bennett. She worked in the Interior Department for...

Teddy Harold Ruryk, 91, of Lawrenceburg, IN, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024.He was born January 16, 1933, in Walton County, FL, son of the late Andrew Ruryk and Olive(Hall) Ruryk.He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's...

Nancy (Haring) Imes, 80, of Lawrenceburg, IN, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024, in Cincinnati, OH.She was born June 9, 1943, in Bryn Mawr, PA, daughter of the late Willard Haring and Elizabeth (Bunce) Haring.Nancy received her bachelor's in elementary...