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Kathryn "Ann" Hall, 85, of Center Point, Indiana passed on April 14, 2022 in Bloomington. She was the daughter of Albert E. and Luella (Meyer) Hellmich. On February 7, 1959 she married Robert K. Hall. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Ann was a 1955 graduate of Greensburg High School and a 1958 graduate at St. Vincent School of Nursing. She was an RN at DCMH, Kokomo St. Joseph, Terre Haute Regional Hospital, Bloomington Hospital until retirement. Ann is survived by her Daughter, Bridgett (Nias) Alltop; Son, Robert Ryan (Tiffany) Hall; Grandchildren, Jonathon Alltop, Ethan (Jessica) Alltop, Drew Hall, Morgan Hall, Parker Hall and Alexis Arthur; and Brother, Carl...

Linda Ann Criswell, 75, of Indianapolis, formerly of Greensburg, passed away on April 6, 2022. She was born on June 22, 1946 in Connersville, Indiana as the first daughter of Elizabeth Moran Klingman and Otto C. Selm. Linda was a 1964 graduate of Connersville High School where she was a majorette and enjoyed performing at games. True to her nurturing heart and passion for helping people, she attended St. Vincent School of Nursing in Indianapolis. She married Donel James Criswell on July 31, 1965. She was a devoted stay at home mom and owned an early childhood preschool for many years. Her love for helping others led her into the healthcare industry working as a Nursing Home Administrator...

On Friday, February 25, 2022 Colleen Bray, 21 of Greensburg, left this world too soon. Colleen was born February 2, 2001 to Larry & Amy Bray, both lifelong residents of Greensburg, IN. She graduated from Greensburg Community High School in 2019, where she was a fierce softball player and president of the FFA. Colleen was a fun-loving young woman, full of life. She had a keen sense of humor, which served to break down barriers and made others feel welcome. The way she interacted with her friends and the kindness she showed them is what drove them to be better people. She was a kind soul, who would help anyone who needed it. She loved nothing more than to be with her animals and make...

William Dale Merritt, 72, of Greensburg passed away on February 24, 2022. He was born on August 30, 1949 in Greensburg the son of Roy Merritt and Willa Giddings Knarr. William was a 1969 graduate of Greensburg High School. He was a sharpshooter for the United States Army during the Vietnam War. On February 5, 1972, he married Sheryl Jackson, and they recently celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary. William had worked for Delta, Printpack, Sharon Brown Trucking, and Valeo. He was a hardworking man, digging graves by hand with his uncle as a second job. Survivors include: Wife, Sheryl Merritt; Children, Honey Sue (Rick) Merritt-Davis, Sugar Marie Merritt, Angel Kay Merritt;...

Barbara Ann (McKinney) Welch, 91, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on December 5, 2021, in Denver. Barbara was born on March 1, 1930, the daughter of John and Eunice McKinney, and grew up in Johnson County. She graduated from Center Grove High School in 1948, Franklin College in 1952, and for many years was a teacher and librarian in Greensburg, Indiana, where she lived from 1952-2013. Survivors include son David Welch of Denver; son Mark (Sue) Welch of Wellington, Florida, and daughter Diana (Derek) Linderman of Boise, Idaho, as well as four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Barbara has a surviving sister, Sue (McKinney) LaMastus, of Greenwood. Visitation for family and friends...

Carol Nell Clifton, 100, of Muncie, passed away on November 19, 2021. Carol was born in Greensburg, Indiana, to Charles and Mae Howe on October 7, 1921. She was a 1939graduate of Greensburg High School and a graduate of Butler University. She was a devoted teacher and taught in the West End Building of Washington School. Carol was a member of Tri Kappa and CV Chapter of PEO. She is survived by her daughter, Cindy Clifton; and son in law, Tom Cripe; niece, Ellen (Gregory) Gilliland Wadsworth; and several great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Max Taylor Clifton; daughter, Nancy Clifton Cripe; and nephew, Charles Gilliland. A visitation will be held on Monday,...

David L. Bell, 72, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday morning, July 29, 2021. David was born in Lafayette, Indiana on July 19, 1949, to Walter and Ivadean Bell. He lived and farmed for many years in Fountain County, Indiana where he met and married his wife, Kristy and raised two children, Richard and Julie. Recently he was a resident of Greensburg, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his wife. Among those left to cherish his memory are his son, Richard (Manuela) of Houston, Texas, his daughter, Julie (Mike) Barden of Victoria, Minnesota, his grandchildren, Emily and Katie, and his brother Reid (Rhonda) Bell and Family of Newtown, Indiana. Visitation will be...

Michael Louis Howard, 69, of Greensburg, passed away on July 10, 2021 with his family by his side. He was born on August 8, 1951 in Richmond, Indiana the son of Paul and Beverly (Halbert) Howard. Mike was a 1970 graduate of Richmond High School. He served in the United States National Guard from 1971until he enlisted into the United States Army. He retired after 28 years of total service to his Country as a Master Sergeant in 1999. After retirement, Mike continued working at Camp Atterbury as a private contractor. He also worked at Gecom for 6 years. Survivors include: Wife, Linda Sue Howard; Sons, Michael C. Howard and Robert P. Howard; Grandchildren, Alexandra Howard, Emily Howard,...

William (Bill) Edward Konkle, 92, of Greensburg passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 in Greensburg. He was born on June 23, 1928 in Canaan, Indiana to Hanley and Laura (Ralston) Konkle. He was a 1947 graduate of Central High School in Jefferson County. Bill married Mary A. Stevenson on November 16, 1947 and their enduring marriage of 73 years is a sterling example of the institution. Bill started as a farmer in Jefferson County and worked at the Jefferson Proving Grounds before moving to Greensburg in 1960. Bill worked for Bohn Aluminum from 1960 until his retirement in 1992. Never one to stay still, Bill continued to work in a variety of jobs around town including for Acra's Dealership and...

Michael Boutwell, 78, of Evansville, died May 27, 2021. He will be entombed at Sunset Memorial Park. Services are private. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.gilliland-howe.com

Marilyn Ann Wilhoit, 70, of Indianapolis passed away on May 20, 2021. She was born on July 31, 1950 in Greensburg, the daughter of Burnie James and Dorothy Mae (Baker) Wilhoit. Marilyn was a 1968 graduate of Greensburg High School and a 1973 graduate of Indiana Central College (University of Indianapolis). She worked for Anthem Insurance as the Medicare Administrator for over 40 years. Marilyn loved spending time with her family and friends. She was the party planner. She was blessed with a really great group of friends that she cherished. Survivors include: Brother, Russell (Nancy) Wilhoit; Nephew, Aaron (Barbara) Wilhoit; Great Nieces, Kasey and Lexi Wilhoit; Special Friends, Gayle...

Dorothy June Netherland, 93, of Greensburg, Indiana passed away on April 14, 2021. She was born on April 20, 1927 in Johnson County, Indiana the daughter of Oscar and Elsie (Hendricks) Deer. Dorothy was a 1945 graduate of Union Township High School and a 1949 graduate from Franklin College, where she was the President of the Zeta Tau Alpha and was also the secretary of the Women's Athletic Association. She married Fred Netherland on July 24, 1949. Dorothy worked as a social worker at the Decatur County Welfare Department. She attended of the First Baptist Church of Greensburg. Dorothy enjoyed spending time with friends and family and loved watching Mark and Vincent playing sports. She...

Margaret Ann Wagner, 84, of Rushville, passed away on March 5, 2021 in Greensburg at Arbor Grove Village. Ann, as she was called by friends and family, was born on September 7, 1936 in Beaumont, Texas, the daughter of Parry Lee and Willie Beatrice Wigley. Ann was a 1954 graduate of South Park High School in Beaumont. She was a homemaker most of her life and stayed busy raising 3 children. She enjoyed gardening, playing bridge with her friends, and traveling. She enjoyed singing most of all. At any time of day, you could hear her singing along with songs playing on the radio, and she would sing with church choirs especially around the holidays. She loved hummingbirds and collected art,...

John Colby Sallee, 62, of Seymour formerly of Greensburg passed away on February 18, 2021 at the Seymour Crossing Nursing Home. He was born on August 11, 1958 in Greensburg, Indiana the son of Donald and Vivian Swango Sallee. Survivors include: Sister, Carol (Jorge) Sanchez and Paula Moor; Nieces and Nephews, Nicole McConnell, Robert Williamson, Rodney Williamson, Donald Richey, Matthew Richey, Deborah Moor, and Kathy Jo Olmstead. He was preceded in death by his Parents and Brother, Donald Sallee. A visitation for family and friends will be held at the Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home on Monday, February 22, 2021 from 12:00 pm until the time of the Funeral at 1:00 pm. The Funeral will be...

Marguerite Roller died peacefully on February 3, 2021 at the Golden Living Nursing Center in Bloomington, IN. She was born October 15, 1916 in Jackson Township of Decatur County, IN, the daughter of John T. & Mabel M. Purvis. Marguerite graduated from the Jackson Township High School in 1934 and attended clerical college in Indianapolis. On June 21, 1946 she married Howard M. Roller of Scotch Ridge, OH. They were married for 56 years until his death in 2002. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Hialeah, Fl, a suburb of Miami, where Howard had taken a job as an aircraft mechanic with the fledgling Eastern Airlines. There, Marguerite became actively involved in the First Methodist...

Lewis Owen Hancock, 95, of Greensburg passed away on January 27, 2021. He lived his entire life in Decatur County, Indiana. He loved to reminisce about his childhood growing up in Burney. He was born on October 27, 1925, the 5th child and only son born to Elda Ray & Mary J. (Hunter) Hancock. He was the last surviving member of his family having been predeceased by his 5 sisters. He cherished his dad, mom & sisters and he enjoyed reminiscing about them. He'd often cringe though when it was brought up that he was the only boy and how he was spoiled by his grandmothers. He was named after his great grandfathers, Lewis Hunter and Owen Hancock. He was a member of the Burney...

Harold Douglas Beckett, 86, of Greensburg, passed away on January 19, 2021 at Community South Hospital. He was born on November 26, 1934, in Hamilton, Ohio, the son of Charles and Ethel (Roberts) Beckett. Harold was a 1954 graduate of Hope High School. He was a United States Navy Veteran. On October 9, 1959 he married Marie Stoneking and together they raised two children, Marcia and Michael. Harold was a farmer, worked in construction, and also retired from Bohn Aluminum. Survivors include: Wife, Marie Beckett; Daughter, Marcia (Ron) Runyan; Son, Michael (Andrea) Beckett; Grandchildren, Matthew Runyan, Libby (Chris) Houpey, Nicholas (Lauren) Beckett, and Aaron Beckett; Great Grandchildren,...

Glenda Belle Eldredge, 94, passed away in Greensburg, Indiana on November 13, 2020. She was born November 13, 1926 in Harrisburg, Illinois to the late Glen and Minnie Keen. She grew up in Paris, Illinois and graduated from Paris High School in 1945. Glenda married Donald G. Eldredge in 1946 after he returned from the US Navy. Donald died August 8, 1997. Glenda was a lifelong IU fan and graduated from Indiana University in 1966 with a Bachelors and Masters degree in Elementary Education. Glenda taught first grade at Southridge Elementary in Highland, Indiana and retired in 1988. She spent her retirement at Lamb Lake in Trafalgar Indiana watching her grandsons play sports and participate in...

Dalton Smart, 79, of Greensburg, Indiana passed away surrounded by loved ones November 1, 2020. Dalton was born in Forest City, North Carolina on April 19, 1941 to Mary and Ernest Smart. Mr. Smart was the president of his 1959 graduating class of Cool Springs High School in Forest City. After high school, he graduated from Gardner- Webb College with an Associate in Arts in 1965, Berea College in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, then proudly obtained his Master's degree in Hospital Administration from Medical College of Virginia in 1970 before its transition to Virginia Commonwealth University. His long career included positions as Administrator at Appalachian...

Mary Stillabower, 85 of Greensburg, passed away on October 5, 2020 surrounded by loved ones. She was born on Jan 20, 1935 in Decatur County Indiana to Paul and Florence Thompson. She married Donald Stillabower on July 20, 1956. He preceded her in death July 20, 2019. Mary is survived by daughters Melanie (Bob) Lane, Woodridge, IL, Lynda (John) Lane, Shelbyville, IN, and son Duane (Helen) Stillabower, Columbus, IN, 10 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and a brother Dennis (Reba) Thompson. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughters Vivian and Julie, and 2 brothers Willice (Nita) Thompson and Wallace (Juanita) Thompson. Mary was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing and crafting....

Robert Armstrong Ferris of Greensburg, passed away September 24, 2020. He was born in August 19, 1927 to Clarence and Oakleigh Armstrong Ferris. He was born and raised on the family farm along Sandcreek in Southern Decatur County. Bob graduated from Letts High School in 1944 and immediately entered the U.S. Armed Forces where he became an Honored World War II Veteran serving as part of a training battalion at Fort Ord, California. When the war ended in 1945, plans were to attend Purdue University. Shortly after enrollment, God had other plans. His father suffered a debilitating stroke, and Bob returned home to run the farm. Soon thereafter he met and married the love of his life Barbara...