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Dr. Carolyn Ann (Alexander) Mitchell was born on November 2, 1932, in Toronto, Canada. Known as Ann by family and friends, she was the daughter of James Ritchie and Mabel Islay Alexander. Ann was married for more than 64 years to Peter Mitchell (1929-2018), and was mother to Katherine (Cowgill), Georgia (Parham), Matthew and Douglas. Ann had 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Ann spent her early childhood in Toronto before moving to Detroit, Michigan, where she grew up with her brothers James and John and her sister Isabel. She met Pete on Christmas Eve, 1947, at St. Mathias Episcopal Church, where she sang in the St. Cecilia choir and he served as an acolyte. Ann received her...

Douglas Dale Monroe, 74, of Bloomington, IN, passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2023. Doug was a fun-loving and dedicated individual, known for his extensive collection of models and literature. He was an avid history buff who loved to quiz family! Doug is survived by his mother, Ruth Ann Monroe of Shelbyville, his daughters Melissa Weaver, and Emily England of Bloomington, and his son Matt Monroe of Carmel. He was preceded in death by his wife Linda Monroe, his father Dale Monroe, and his sister Cheri Barrett. Doug retired from Classic Cleaners after a successful career. He also served in the National Guard, demonstrating his commitment to serving his country. In his free time,...

Steven Michael Venegas, 41, of Bloomington passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 26, 2023 in his home. He was born September 3, 1982 in Wauseon, Ohio to Expedito Venegas and Theresa Piercy Venegas. He was a truck driver for Crider Construction. Survivors include his three sons, Xavier Venegas of Huntingburg, Zaden and Eli Venegas of Seymour; his mother, Theresa Venegas; his father and stepmother, Expedito and Maria Venegas; three sisters, Crystina Bingham, Cristal and Jennifer Venegas; four brothers, Jose Steven, Fernondo, Rafael and Mariano Venegas; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jason Piercy. Steven was a member of...

Elizabeth Sue Evans, 79, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away on December 4, 2023. She was born on January 1, 1944, in Dallas, Texas, to the late Walter C. Harris and Golda D. Harris. Sue was preceded in death by her loving husband, Billy Dale Evans. Sue was a remarkable woman who had a lifelong passion for animals and their well-being. She dedicated more than 35 years of her life to breeding and showing English Springer Spaniels alongside her husband as well as working with breed rescue. She worked in retail, selling fine jewelry and stereo equipment and had excellent taste in both. Sue is survived by her daughter, Adrienne Evans Fernandez, son-in-law, Francis Paul Fernandez, and...

Shirley Ann Aitken Blackledge, 99, of Bloomington passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 in her home at Meadowood Retirement Community surrounded by family. She was born August 6, 1924 in Midland, IN to William Aitken and Wilma Schauwecker Aitken. She is survived by her three daughters, Patricia Holmes of Schererville, Judith Talty of Indianapolis and Colleen Talty of Bloomington; four grandchildren, Allison (Brian) Peters, Shana (Dan) Holmes-Bane, Joshua ( Tracey Siewin) Holmes and Mallory Talty; eight great-grandchildren, Jordan Peters, Natalie Peters, Emma Bane, Joshua L. Holmes, Madison Holmes, Kenyon Talty-Murphy, Aidan Talty-Murphy and Alfie Hawkins; and several nieces, nephews and...

Shirley Ann Aitken Blackledge, 99, of Bloomington passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 in her home at Meadowood Retirement Community surrounded by family. She was born August 6, 1924 in Midland, IN to William Aitken and Wilma Schauwecker Aitken. She is survived by her three daughters, Patricia Holmes of Schererville, Judith Talty of Indianapolis and Colleen Talty of Bloomington; four grandchildren, Allison (Brian) Peters, Shana (Dan) Holmes-Bane, Joshua ( Tracey Siewin) Holmes and Mallory Talty; eight great-grandchildren, Jordan Peters, Natalie Peters, Emma Bane, Joshua Holmes, Madison Holmes, Kenyon Talty-Murphy, Aidan Talty-Murphy and Alfie Hawkins; and several nieces, nephews and...

Allen Albert Mackey, age 39, died Thursday, November 2, 2023 in Bloomington. Born January 23, 1984 in Jacksonville, Florida, he was son of Ralph Bryan Mackey and Barbara Denise (Rowsey) Warren. Allen loved listening to music and had a general love of people, especially his children and breaking bread together with his friends in Bloomington. Allen is survived by his mother, of Bloomfield, Indiana; his two daughters, Talula and Mackenzie Mackey, of Ellettsville, one son, Trent Mackey, of Odon, Indiana; two sisters, Resa Woodruff, of Odon, Indiana and Lisa Hilliard, of MacClenny, Florida and one brother, Brian (Sandy) Mackey, of El Paso, Texas. He was preceded in death by his...

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Evelyn Marie (Draschil) Niemeyer, 81, of Bloomington passed away on Sunday, September 24th, 2023, in Stonecroft Health Campus surrounded by her family. She was born on August 12, 1942, in Detroit to Frank and Mary (Bosko) Draschil, both of whom preceded her in death. After completing high school in Hobart, Indiana, she earned her nursing degree from Indiana University. In 1965, Evelyn married John Niemeyer and resided in Seymour. Evelyn retired after 30 years working for the state of Indiana. During that time, she earned an M.S. in Special Education from Indiana University. She was a member of St. Thomas Lutheran Church, IU University Club, Tri Kappa, IU Alumni Association, and Delta Kappa...

Marvin Chandler, age 93, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023. Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday (10/11) at Second Baptist Church in Bloomington. Visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Services by Day & Deremiah-Frye Funeral Home in Bloomington.

Clyde Thomas Stone 79, of Nashville, Indiana was called home on September 19, 2023. He was a Vietnam War Era veteran. He worked at Delco Remy (Anderson Indiana) for 34 years. He attended Belmont Pentecostal Church. He was born on October 17 1943 to Nannie Mae and Thomas Paul Stone in Columbia, Kentucky. He was survived by his wife Cynthia (Perry) Stone who he married on October 24, 1987. He was also survived by two siblings Dean Burton and Bruce (Sharon) Stone; five sons, Mark (Sylvia) , Christopher , John, Eric (Elizabeth) Jason (Janeth), seven grandchildren and two great grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents , and four siblings, Bernard, Mary Mildred, Henry,...

Margaret Carol Stewart gained her Angel Wings in the early morning hours of July 27th, 2023. She was the third daughter of James and Wilma Stewart's seven daughters, and was born May 25th, 1953. Margaret Carol attended Helmsburg Elementary School and graduated from Brown County High School in 1971. Her first job, while in high school, was at The Hitching Post in Nashville. She moved on from there to the Fiesta Restaurant in Nashville, then to The Dutch Pantry restaurant in Columbus. She began working at Kroger in Columbus on October 12th, 1977 until she retired, July 4th 2023. Her Kroger family meant a great deal to her. Margaret Carol is survived by sisters, Sherry Stewart Overholser, Anna...

Margaret Carol Stewart gained her Angel Wings in the early morning hours of July 27th, 2023. She was the third daughter of James and Wilma Stewart's seven daughters, and was born May 25th, 1953. Margaret Carol attended Helmsburg Elementary School and graduated from Brown County High School in 1971. Her first job, while in high school, was at The Hitching Post in Nashville. She moved on from there to the Fiesta Restaurant in Nashville, then to The Dutch Pantry restaurant in Columbus. She began working at Kroger in Columbus on October 12th, 1977 until she retired, July 4th 2023. Her Kroger family meant a great deal to her. Margaret Carol is survived by sisters, Sherry Stewart Overholser, Anna...

Harry Lawrence Hopkins was born in Gary and raised in Hobart, Indiana. He graduated from Hobart High School in 1959. He served in the U.S. Army Security Agency from 1960-1963, stationed in Chitosi, Japan, engaged in electronic intelligence. After studying at Valparaiso Tech he was hired by Honeywell Computer Systems, working as a Field Engineer and Regional Manager in Chicago and northern Indiana regions. His first wife, Valerie Barnes Hopkins, passed from cancer. Harry married his high school sweetheart, Anabel Stafford in 1987 and moved from Chesterton to Bloomington. There, he worked in sales for local computer stores before starting his own business, AAA Computers. In 1994 he...

Elisabeth Ann McGrayel, of Nashville, passed peacefully from this life on Sunday morning, July 9, 2023. Elisabeth was born in Columbus, Indiana on February 7, 1958, the daughter of William H. and Mary Elizabeth Cain Greller McGrayel. She was 65 years old. Elisabeth was born with multiple disabilities, both physical and intellectual. She spent much of her first five years in Cincinnati Children's Hospital. After multiple surgeries she returned home and the family began the process of loving and teaching her. Information was learned slowly but she was always so eager to try. Her mom, Mary, decided it was time to create some special education programs for Brown County Schools so she left...

Elisabeth Ann McGrayel, of Nashville, passed peacefully from this life on Sunday morning, July 9, 2023. Elisabeth was born in Columbus, Indiana on February 7, 1958, the daughter of William H. and Mary Elizabeth Cain Greller McGrayel. She was 65 years old. Elisabeth was born with multiple disabilities, both physical and intellectual. She spent much of her first five years in Cincinnati Children's Hospital. After multiple surgeries she returned home and the family began the process of loving and teaching her. Information was learned slowly but she was always so eager to try. Her mom, Mary, decided it was time to create some special education programs for Brown County Schools so she left...

Carolyn Joyce (Armstrong) Smith passed away surrounded by family at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, in Columbus, IN at 10:56am on Tuesday, April 25th, 2023. She was born in Columbus, IN on January 7th, 1946 to Arthur and Winnie Armstrong. Carolyn grew up a hardworking child as she began working at the age of 9 and even taught a cooking class for the local Girls Club at 13 years old. She was also exceptionally bright; she scored the highest rank on her high school aptitude test, which was out of 475 students! Carrying her hardworking attitude into adulthood, Carolyn worked and volunteered at a variety of professions including basketball coach, 4-H leader, Girl Scout leader, Sunday...

Jeffrey Hall Richardson passed away peacefully at home, holding his wife's hand, on Wednesday April 12, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. He was Jeff, Jefe, Papa, and Pops to the ones closest to him. He loved his family and friends, was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and was a fantastic cook who continued to prepare delicious meals for the ones he loved long after he lost the ability to partake of them. He enjoyed quietly observing the joy and happy chatter of others and had the gift of sharp, kind wit and intelligence wrapped up in very few words. He loved to help others and was most at peace when he was giving his time to those who needed it. Jeff was also a Master...

Michael was born on March 20, 1944, in Wilmington, Delaware; the second of five children of William Andrew and Sarah Monique (Cartwright) Tosick. The family settled in Indiana where Michael went to Christ the King grade school and graduated from Scecina High School in 1962, receiving All American honors in football. He attended Boston College and then graduated from Indiana University Bloomington in 1966. Michael married the love of his life, Janet Schnorr, on July 30, 1966, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Indianapolis. Michael entered law school in 1967. During that time, he was elected to the Indiana Legal Forum and was associate editor for one year. He also...

Thomas Joseph Hartz, age 75, of Nashville, Ind. passed away on Sunday January 15, 2023 in Louisville, Ky. He was born on July 28, 1947, in Indianapolis, Ind., the son of Bernard and Elsa (Muenster) Hartz. He earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame, and a Masters Degree from Indiana University. Tom was employed for 34 years in divisional and corporate management with General Motors at Allison Gas Turbine in Indianapolis and later Delphi Electronics in Kokomo. Upon retirement he was appointed as an adjunct professor, teaching leadership courses at Purdue University. Tom served on the board of the Indiana Juvenile Justice Task Force, the St....

Jay Dale Hoffmeister, 62, of Brown County, Ind. passed away on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. He was born Jan. 21, 1960 in Helena, Mont. the son of the late Joseph and Catherine Hoffmeister. Jay worked for many years as a supervisor at Falcon Industries, where he was very well respected by his team. He was very funny, had a great sense of humor, and had a great ability to put people at ease. He enjoyed taking care of his 50-acre property, was an avid shooter and gun collector, and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He will be deeply missed. Jay is survived by his wife, Chrystal Hoffmeister; his son, Joseph Gray and his husband Matthew; his two daughters, Jade Hoffmeister and...