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Judith Kay Mueller, 80, of Jeffersonville, Indiana passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Judith was born in Dayton, Ohio on June 20, 1943, to the late Thurman Mustaine and Mary Pulfer Dinsmore. She was a retired LPN from the Robley Rex Veterans Medical Center and the Dayton Veterans Medical Center. Judith was a member of Southeast Christian Church and Emmanuel Lutheran Church when she lived in Ohio. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a daughter, Marla Myer; siblings, Rochelle Butts and Ted Dinsmore Jr. Judith is survived by her husband, Edward F. Mueller; four children, Matthew (Sarah) Myer,...

Guy Duncan Silva, M.D. exited our world on July 5, 2023 exactly as he wanted, with his family by his side in their home at his beloved Pinestone Lake in Lanesville, Indiana. Guy's roots run deep, stretching from Oregon to Southern Indiana and all the way into the mountains of North Carolina. He was born on January 22, 1949, in Portland, Oregon, to Earl Jackson and Mirnie Mae Duncan Silva. Guy was only two-years old when his father Earl died. Six years later his mother married Darrel Johnson. At the tender age of six, Guy contracted polio which affected the growth of his left leg but didn't slow him down. Overcoming polio was one of many challenges Guy took in stride, never letting his...

Holly Ann Johnson, age 66, passed away at Norton Children's Hospital on May 24, 2023, due to complications from heart surgery. Holly was born on Feb 10, 1957, in Beloit, Wisconsin to Kenneth and Dorothy Ostoic. She graduated from Beloit Memorial High School in 1975. Holly attended the University of Wisconsin-Stout graduating in 1979 with a bachelor's degree in Home Economics Education. She then taught at Wabeno, WI and Stockbridge, WI high schools. On April 16, 1983, she married David Johnson in Beloit, WI. In 1991 she earned a Master of Public Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Holly and family then moved to Jeffersonville, IN where she served as coordinator for...

Kyle Gallic, 38, of Jeffersonville, IN and formerly Denver, CO passed away May 13, 2023 at Clark Memorial Hospital. Born on November 15, 1984 to Jeffrey Gallic and the late Lynn Brown Gallic, Kyle was a computer coder, an avid Boston sports fan, and a Christian. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Roger and Beverly Gallic. Kyle is survived by his father, Jeffrey Gallic (Beth) of Floyds Knobs, IN; siblings, Stephen Gallic (Erin) and Kimberly Gallic (Chad); step siblings, Carson Roos, Presley Samuels (Cooper), and Camden Roos; maternal grandparents. William and Carol Brown; aunts and uncles, Roger Gallic Jr. (Nancy), John Gallic (Linda), Keith...

Paula Marie Robinson, age 75, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023. Paula was born on March 8, 1947, to the late Paul and Eltheda (Broadus) Sellers. She was married to the late, Sam C. Robinson. Paula worked as a nurse for Akin Medical Group as well as Baptist Floyd Hospital. Paula was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed quilting, playing cards, and doing charity work. Paula was involved in her community and served on the Board of directors for Providence High school, St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities, and the Red Cross of Southern Indiana. She will be greatly missed. Along with her...

Sandra Short Muir, 79, formerly of Glasgow passed on February 12, 2023. Daughter of the late Rodman & Altie Short. Full obituary at www.kraftfs.com

Mary Ann Schneider, age 75 passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023. She was born on May 18, 1947, in Evansville, Indiana to the late Howard and Frances Morris. Mary was a graduate of Rex Mundi Catholic High school in Evansville, Indiana. She attended and was a faithful member of the Annunciation Catholic Church in Evansville, Indiana. Mary was a dedicated mother and enjoyed being a homemaker for the most part of her life as well as a volleyball coach. She loved children and enjoyed taking care of them. She was very fond of the cardinal birds and enjoyed her plants. Mary was an avid "IU" fan and Notre Dame Football fan. In her spare time, she enjoyed watching the Hallmark Channel. Mary...

Dinah (Thompson) Kohnhorst, 79, of La Grange, Kentucky passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023. Dinah was born in Louisville, Kentucky on July 27, 1943, to the late William and Nina Thompson. She was a member of Covington Ridge Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a son, Maurice Landall Kohnhorst and a brother, John Thompson. Dinah is survived by her husband of 59 years, Lanny Kohnhorst; siblings, Sarah Rittenberry, Sue Shepherd, Evelyn Morgan, Rance Thompson, Kevin Thompson and Roger Thompson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation for Dinah will be held Wednesday, January 25, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Kraft Funeral Service, 2776...

Rose Marie (Garry) Mahern, age 92 passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Bell Trace Senior Living Community. Rose was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 22, 1930, to the late John Richard Garry Sr. and Elizabeth DeLoughery Garry. She was a retired Educator receiving her Bachelor's of Science in Elementary School Administration and Supervision from Saint Mary-of-the Woods College in 1964 and her Master's of Science from Indiana State University in 1968. In addition to her parents, she is proceeded in death by her husbands, Louis Mahern and Arnold Shuster and brothers, John R. (Jack) Garry Jr. and Donald F. Garry. Rose is survived by her close friends at Bell Trace especially Ken Pope,...

Karen Sue Cooper, 57, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022, at Hosparus Inpatient Care Center. Karen was born in Ashland, Ohio on February 2, 1965, to the late Delbert Lester Elliott and Sarah Louise Pinski Elliott. She was a dedicated Manager of Kroger for over 28 years where she was district manager of the year. Karen regularly attended Louisville Elks Lodge #8, New Albany Elks Lodge #270, German American Club, Sullivan Christian Church, Southpoint Church, Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, Northside Christian Church and First Church of God. She was the past president of the New Albany Lions Club. Karen enjoyed traveling the world, being in the sun and owning...

Paul Edward Reese, 73, of Sellersburg, Indiana passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022, at Baptist Health Floyd. He was born on July 10, 1949, in Texas to the late Carroll Edward Reese and Geraldine McBride Reese. He was a veteran in the United States Air Force and was a retired General Contractor. Paul was a member of Graceland Baptist Church, was an avid hunter, fisherman and loved spending time in the mountains of Colorado. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a grandson, Channing Reese. Paul is survived by three children, Amelia Seraiah, Paul (Theja) Reese and Nicole (Sophie) Reese; grandchildren, Amber, Angel, Autumn, Anna, William, Emily, Carly and Max;...

Paul Edward Reese, 73, of Sellersburg, Indiana passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022, at Baptist Health Floyd. He was born on July 10, 1949, in Texas to the late Carroll Edward Reese and Geraldine McBride Reese. He was a veteran in the United States Air Force and was a retired General Contractor. Paul was a member of Graceland Baptist Church, was an avid New York Yankees fan, hunter, fisherman and loved spending time in the mountains of Colorado. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Delbert Reese and a grandson, Channing Reese. Paul is survived by three children, Amelia Seraiah, Paul (Theja) Reese and Nicole (Sophie) Reese; grandchildren, Amber, Angel,...

John E. Hoffman, 85, of Clarksville, Indiana passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022. John was born October 19, 1936 in Peru, Indiana to the late Ralph and Tressie Heeter Hoffman. John was a Lay Minister with the United Methodist Church and was a member of Depauw Memorial United Methodist Church. He was a Indiana ASA Hall of Fame Athletic Member where he served as past vice president. John was a Educator, Principal and was involved with athletic programs in each of the communities he served; Peru, Indiana, Delphi, Indiana and St. Petersburg, Florida. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Meriam Hoffman Bunnel and shared the same day of passing with his...

Royce Dale Carter, age 77, of Lanesville, Indiana passed away Monday, August 29, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cordell Hull Carter and Maude Ellen (Davis) Carter and sister, Dorothy Lea Carter. Royce grew up on the family farm in Sparta, Tennessee and moved to Louisville, Kentucky in the mid 1960's. He served in the Tennessee Army National Guard and the Indiana Army Reserve. He retired from Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation in Louisville, Kentucky. During his 38 year career with Brown & Williamson, Royce managed several corporate functions, including general manager of the Brown & Williamson Federal Credit Union for almost 20 years. He served on the...

Roger Matthew Wolfe, age 62, passed away on August 7, 2022, at Baptist Floyd Hospital. Roger was a friendly, kind-hearted person who never met a stranger. He was born in Columbus, Indiana on October 13, 1959. Roger attended Columbus North High school. He was a member of Young Republicans and participated in the Big Brother programs. He coached league Basketball. Roger loved the Green Bay Packers football, fishing, the beach, animals, old westerns, and John Wayne. He worked in retail sales most of his life and was the owner of Affordable Decorating. He retired from Book Warehouse Book Market as regional manager. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin Lee Wolfe and...

Perry Blaine Overton, 43, of Milton, West Virginia passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Perry was born November 19, 1978 in New Albany, Indiana to Richard and Holly Overton. Full Obituary and service information online at www.kraftfs.com

Nora B. Oliver, 85, of New Albany, Indiana formerly of Lafayette, Indiana passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Baptist Health Floyd. Bea was born on May 23, 1936 in Temple Hill, Kentucky and raised in Glasgow, Kentucky. She was one of eight children born to James Robert and Doyle "Pitcock" Coe. Bea graduated from Temple Hill High School in Glasgow, Kentucky in 1954. While Attending Temple High School, she met and married the love of her life Marshall "Daryl" Oliver on September 11, 1954. There were married four days shy of their 63rd wedding anniversary when Daryl passed away on September 7, 2017. When her husband returned home from the Army, Bea and Daryl and their first...

For Franciscan Friar John Curran, an early love of words and language blossomed into a life of service to those who struggle to be understood or hear the Good News of God's Eternal Word. He spent 35 years of his ministry in the southwestern United States, bringing his gifts to the people and immersing himself in their language and culture. Friar John Curran OFM Conv. died on April 28, 2022, in New Albany, Indiana. He was born John William Curran to John Leonard and Helen Elizabeth (Doerr) Curran on May 2, 1941. He was predeceased by his parents. After graduating from St. Xavier High School and Bellarmine College in Louisville, Kentucky, he entered the Order of Friars Minor Conventual in...

While working as a pastor early in his Franciscan ministry, Friar Don Adamski OFM Conv. developed a deep love for God's people and a wide appreciation for their different cultures. "He was happiest when working with people," a Friar said. "He always had an easy way of being with them, and they always brought out the best in him." Friar Don Adamski died on March 28, 2022, in El Paso, Texas. He was born Donald Joseph Adamski in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on September 17, 1948, to Donald and Eleanor (Bogaski) Adamski. He was predeceased by his parents, and is survived by: sisters Carol Anne Bricker and Diane Eileen Kent; brother David Michael; brothers-in-law John Kent and Bob Bricker;...

While working as a pastor early in his Franciscan ministry, Friar Don Adamski OFM Conv. developed a deep love for God's people and a wide appreciation for their different cultures. "He was happiest when working with people," a Friar said. "He always had an easy way of being with them, and they always brought out the best in him." Friar Don Adamski died on March 28, 2022, in El Paso, Texas. He was born Donald Joseph Adamski in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on September 17, 1948, to Donald and Eleanor (Bogaski) Adamski. He was predeceased by his parents, and is survived by: sisters Carol Anne Bricker and Diane Eileen Kent; brother David Michael; brothers-in-law John Kent and Bob Bricker;...

John T. Winkler, age 75, of Greenville, Indiana passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 in New Albany, Indiana. John was born on January 24, 1947 to the late Bernard "B.J" and Rosemary Winkler. He worked as a tool and mold designer for Jones Machine and Tool in Palmyra Indiana where he had worked since 1997. He also served his country in the United States Navy. John enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. Johns family was very important to him. He also loved his dachshund, Snoopy. In addition to his parents John is preceded in death by a brother, Mike Winkler and sister, Susie Winkler. John is Survived by his loving wife of 52 years Carolyn S. Winkler; daughters,...