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...

Mrs. Connie Sue (Lester) Emery, age 69, of Vevay, Indiana, entered this life on June 13, 1954 in Milan, Indiana. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence Albert "Red" and Nora E. (O'Connor) Lester. She was raised in Rising...

Debhra A. Stoops, 66, of Greendale, IN, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024.She was born September 24, 1957, in Batesville, IN, daughter of the late Donald and Janice (Herzog) Schuck. Debby was a member of the First Baptist Church, Greendale, IN. ...

Kenneth Cash Obituary

Kenneth Wayne Cash, 82, died Thursday, April 18, 2024, at his home in Aurora, Indiana.

Kenny was born on April 2, 1942, to Betty...

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Michael E. Czerniak, age 77 of Sunman, Indiana, passed away, Friday, May 10, 2024, at his home.  Born July 7, 1946, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he is the son of Ervin and Selma (Nee: Kinderman) Czerniak.  He married Audrey Kullmann...

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...

Wilma Fern (Evans) Beach, 85, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away on Monday, May 6th, 2024 at The Waters of Rising Sun. Wilma was born in Ohio County, IN on March 19, 1939, a daughter of the late Mildred Fern...

NO SERVICES ARE SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME!!!!!  Gary Randy Hensley Sr., 73, of Aurora, IN, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024.He was born February 22, 1951, in Benham, KY, son of the late Hence Hensley and Edna (Harris) Hensley. Gary graduated in...

Marlene J. (Conaway) Livingston Green, 89, of Aurora, IN, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024.She was born September 27, 1934, daughter of the late Wilbur Lyle Conaway and Hildegarde (Lachenmen) Conaway. She worked for Seagram's Distillery, retiring after over 30 years...

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...

William “Bill” Bernard Broering, 86, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away May 2, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Dearborn, Lawrenceburg, IN. Bill was born on December 19, 1937 in Cincinnati, OH, a son of the late William Joseph Broering and Alvina...

Mrs. Willowdean Virginia (Kelly) Niccum, age 96, daughter of David E. Kelly and Cleta F. (Stewart) Kelly, was born on June 5, 1927 near Florence in Switzerland County, Indiana and passed away at her home in Ohio County on May...

        Gerald L. “Jerry” Gauck, 82, of Milan, Indiana passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, Kentucky. Jerry was born on Friday, October 17, 1941, in Greensburg, Indiana; the son of Quirin...

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...

Vernon L. Norman, 88, of Milan passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024, at St. Andrews Health Campus in Batesville. Vernon was born on Sunday, March 15, 1936, in Dearborn County; son of Alvin and Dora...

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...

Patricia Rolfes of Guilford, IN passed away Tuesday morning, April 30, 2024 at the age of 87. Pat loved making music. She found joy in singing around her family at home and in the All Saints Choir at St....

Alice Lee (Lohrum) Mathias, 86, of Dillsboro passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at her home. Alice was born on Friday, April 29, 1938, in Elrod; daughter of Albert and Eunice (Elrod) Lohrum....