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Doris Bode Hackman, age 96 of Seymour, passed away at the Covered Bridge Health Campus on May 17, 2022. She was born May 14, 1926 in Jackson County, Indiana to August and Anna Barkman Bode. She was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in 1926. She graduated from Cortland High School in 1944. She married Roland Hackman on November 21, 1954 at Immanuel Lutheran Church and enjoyed their 50 years together before he preceded her in death on October 31, 2005. She worked at Jackson County Farm Bureau and Farmer's Production Credit of Seymour and served as the treasurer of Sauers Mutual Insurance Company, until retiring at the age of 90, but most of her life was dedicated to managing the business...

Dorothy Lee Henderson, 88 of Crothersville, Indiana passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Autumn Trace in Seymour with her daughter and sister at her side. She was born June 10, 1933 in Crothersville to Wallace Lee and Dorothy Mae Perry Monroe. She married Robert Russell Henderson, Jr. on June 17, 1978 at the Crothersville Presbyterian Church and he preceded her in death on November 26, 2015. Dorothy worked as an LPN and was a former member of Mt. Olive United Methodist Church before becoming a member at First Baptist Church of Crothersville. She taught numerous Sunday School classes and helped direct vacation bible school at Mount Olive. She brought her faithful companion Storman Norman...

Dorothy Lee Henderson, 88 of Seymour passed away May 17, 2022. Arrangements are pending at Burkholder Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes, Seymour, Indiana.

Doris Hackman, 96 of Seymour passed away May 17, 2022. Arrangements are pending at Burkholder Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes, Seymour, Indiana.

Verna Jean Snider Moore, 84 of Bedford, Indiana, formerly of Seymour, went to be with the love of her life, Donald C. Moore on April 8, 2022. She was born March 31, 1938 in Marietta, Ohio to Gerald Bernard and Caroline Naomi Snider. She married Donald Charles Moore on August 31, 1957 in Medora. She loved sewing, quilting and crafting. In her 84 years, she accomplished many projects. She also enjoyed time with her family. She was a devoted member and along with her husband, Don was one of the few founding members left at Calvary Baptist Church in Seymour. Verna is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Donald C. Moore, son-in-law, Timothy Coffelt, great-grandson, Landon Singer and...

Royene Nancy Vance, 75 of Seymour, Indiana passed away Friday, March 25, 2022 at Hoosier Christian Village in Brownstown. She was born August 8, 1946 in Seymour to Roy Vance, Jr., and Wilma Lillian Waldkoetter Vance. She was baptized and confirmed at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Nancy graduated from Shields High School, class of 1965 and attended Sullivan Business College. She worked at Redeemer Lutheran Church as a church secretary. Later in life, she moved her membership to Zion Lutheran Church. She was lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary. She was also a member of Jackson County Rural Youth, where she served as secretary. Nancy loved to read. She enjoyed arranging flowers, doing all sorts...

Royene "Nancy" Vance, 75 passed away March 25, 2022. Arrangements are pending at Burkholder Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes, Seymour, Indiana.

Rebecca Lee Antionette "Becca" Borgman, 23 of Seymour, IN passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Baptist Floyd Hospital in New Albany, IN. She was born September 19, 1998 in Columbus, IN to Darren and Stacy Culp Borgman. Becca was sweet, smart, funny and very witty. She brought great joy to her friends and family while growing up and becoming the beautiful young lady she was. She had a beautiful soul and had the ability to be so caring to others while maintaining a stubborn streak that was impossible to break. It was the greatest joy in her life being a mommy to her son, Kyler, and their love for one another was a pleasure to see. It is no secret that Becca had many struggles in life,...

Rebecca "Becca" Borgman, 23 of Seymour passed away February 24, 2022. Private family services will be held. Arrangements entrusted to Burkholder Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes , Seymour, Indiana.

Errol L. "Ike" Isenhower, 81 of Seymour, Indiana passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Schneck Medical Center. He was born May 10, 1940 in Wayne County, Indiana to Elmer Martin and Ruth Bernice Wright Isenhower. He grew up in Crothersville, attending Crothersville High School. Ike worked many years at the Jackson-Jennings Farm Bureau Co-op before retiring. He also worked at Impact Forge and Hunley's Sales and Service and for the town of Crothersville. He had a love of the old "hit and miss" engines and was a member of the Jackson County Antique Machinery Association. He enjoyed displaying them at the Jackson County Fair, Fort Vallonia Days and any other festival he could get to....

Errol L. Isenhower, 81 of Seymour passed away Feb. 17, 2022. Services will be at 7:00 pm Tuesday at Burkholder Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes, Seymour, Indiana.

Dennis Lee Bobb, lifetime farmer and pioneer tractor puller, died on February 15, 2022, at his home in Paris Crossing, Indiana. Born April 1, 1941, he was the son of the late Omer and Cornelia VonDielingen Bobb. Dennis, who was born and grew up near Dudleytown, Indiana, graduated from Tampico High School and served in the Indiana National Guard. He farmed before, during, and after his service and farming was his lifetime career. In 1971, Dennis married Esther Righthouse Barrett and together they raised Esther's three girls and Denise Lynn Bobb, his only daughter. He is survived by Esther, his wife of 50 years, Kimberly (Larry) Hodge, Summitville, IN, Connie (Mark) Johnson, Crothersville,...

Iva Ann Boas Lester of Seymour, formerly of Princeton, KY died Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 8:30 am after an extended illness. Iva was born February 3, 1941 in Seymour, Indiana. She was the first of seven children to Ray F. Boas and Mary Lee Ashcraft Boas. She attended St. Ambrose Catholic School and Shields High School, class of 1959. After graduation, she obtained her Cosmetology license and ran her own beauty salon. She also attended Hopkinsville Community College and worked for the Kentucky Agriculture Statistics Service as a NASDA Field Enumerator. In 1978, Iva married the love of her life, Gene Lester. Their shared passion was working with the Elks Lodge, both at the State and...

Barbara Mae Bowdle Hammond, 93, of Seymour, Indiana passed away, January 4, 2022 at the Lutheran Community Home. She was born in Ross County, Ohio, the daughter of Virgil and Mary Beatty Bowdle on January 19, 1928. She graduated from Frankfort High School, class of 1946 in Frankfort, Ohio where she played the french horn in the high school band. She married Donald Hammond on November 24, 1948 in Chillicothe, Ohio. She has been a member of First United Methodist Church in Seymour since 1955 as well as the Seymour Elks Club. In her earlier years, she worked at Excello Shirt Factory, Steinwedel's Clothing Store and Stoners Women Clothing Store. She enjoyed traveling, sewing, knitting,...

Edna Marie Wischmeier Kellermeier, age 104 of Seymour, passed away at the Lutheran Community Home on December 30, 2021. She was born April 26, 1917 in Jackson County, IN to George and Elizabeth Aubke Wischmeier. She married Alfred Kellermeier on March 24, 1940 at Sauers Lutheran Church and he preceded her in death on November 12, 1974. She was a very loving wife, mother and grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother who was dedicated to her family and to her Lord. She worked as a seamstress at Excello Shirt Factory, retiring in 1982 after 33 years of service. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, the Lutheran Women's Missionary League, Lutheran Layman's League and a...

Mr. Leslie August Roettgen, age 73, of Columbus, passed from this life on Friday, December 24, 2021, at Columbus Regional Hospital with loved ones by his side. He was born in Jefferson City, Missouri to William Joseph Roettgen and Josephine (Kremer) Roettgen. Les graduated from University of Rolla in Missouri and was hired by Cummins Engine Company. He was an engineer at Cummins for 31 years. During retirement, he spent his time enjoying his four grandchildren, photography and being outdoors. He is survived by his wife, Deborah (Swengel) Roettgen, his daughters, Gwen (Matt) Bond of Columbus and Lora (Kyle) Bellair of Greenwood; his grandsons: Jayden and Landen Bellair; his granddaughters:...

Leslie A. Roettgen, 73 passed away December 24, 2021. Services are pending at Burkholder Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes, Seymour, IN.

Ernest Earl Boyd Jr., 78, of Shoals, passed away at Daviess Community Hospital, Washington on December 1, 2021. Born August 29, 1943, in Martin County, he was the son of Ernest Earl Sr. and Mary Louise (McCauley) Boyd. He married Barbara J. Chattin on June 22, 1963, in Shoals, and she preceded him in death on December 3, 2020. Jr. was a lifelong business owner, auctioneer, and former Town Marshall. He was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church; the Eagles #2442 where he was a past president; past Chairman of the Martin County Republicans; appointed KY Colonel in 2001; and was the Grand Marshall of the 2021 Catfish Festival. Jr was also a former Town of Shoals Council...

Judd Jason Foster, 45 of Seymour, Indiana went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, October 1, 2021 at Schneck Medical Center. He was born February 1, 1976 in Seymour, Indiana to Norman Dee and Monie Eileen Findley Foster. He grew up in Seymour, Indiana and graduated from Crothersville High School in 1994. He then received his bachelor's degree from The Krannert School of Business at Purdue University in 1998. He married the love of his life, Sophia Beth Rouch on September 4, 1999 in Kendallville, Indiana. They were blessed with a daughter, Samantha Paige on June 22, 2003 and a son, Alexander Norman on May 29, 2008. Judd lived life to the...

Visitation for Judd J. Foster, age 45, will be from 4-8 pm Thursday at Seymour Christian Church. Funeral at 11 am Friday at the church. Arrangements by Burkholder Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes of Seymour.

Franklin E. Burkhart, 95 of Reddington, Indiana passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Covered Bridge Health Campus. He was born February 5, 1926 in Coe, Indiana to Floyd and Margaret Jones Burkhart. He grew up in Petersburg, Indiana and served in the US Navy. He married Dorothy Kingery on August 27, 1947 in Petersburg and she precedes him in death. He drove truck for many years. He was baptized at Reddington Christian Church and was a member there for 40 years. He was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans and was a former member of the American Legion. Frank was an avid artist, loved to fish, hunt and camp. He also loved to play Eucre. He built an old Peterbilt truck from the...