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Jewell Lorraine (Hackman) Ratekin, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of November 23, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 72 years old. Jewell entered this life in Seymour, Indiana on November 13, 1950. She was the second child born to the loving parents, Eugene and Lorna (Drafz) Hackman, and the sister to David Carl and Christa June. Jewell grew up in the Tampico Area and was a graduate of Brownstown Central High School, class of 1969. During the summer after her graduation, she met the love of her life, David H. Ratekin. Before Jewell as able to marry, David was called to serve in the US Army. After David's discharge, they were united in...

Mrs. Margaret Louise "Lou" Beickman Younger, a lifelong resident of Brownstown, passed away on July 22, 2022, at Hoosier Christian Village. She was 93 years old. Lou entered this life in Brownstown, Indiana on September 1, 1928 to the late William and Lizzie Schuerman Beickman. She attended St. Peter's Church School and later graduated from Brownstown High School in 1946. She was united in marriage on August 1, 1954 to Ray R. Younger at the Tyson Methodist Church in Versailles, Indiana, and to this happy union of nearly sixty-eight years came a son, and a daughter to bless their home. After raising her children, Lou worked in several retail jobs in the Brownstown community, most...

Ronald Lee Smith, 38, of Columbus, passed unexpectedly on July 8, 2022. Final arrangements have been entrusted to Zabel Funeral Home of Brownstown. Full obituary is posted on the funeral home's website.

Helen Kellermeier, of Brownstown, passed on the early morning of July 7, 2022, at Hoosier Christian village. She was 96 years old. Funeral arrangements are being developed by the family through Zabel Funeral Home of Brownstown

Helen Catherine Kellermeier, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on the early morning of July 7, 2022, at Hoosier Christian Village. She was 96 years old. Helen entered this life in Seymour, Indiana on July 24, 1925. She was the sixth of seven children born to the loving parents of Henry and Clara K. (Moenning) Darlage. On November 2, 1947, she was united in marriage to Arthur J. Kellermeier at St. John's Lutheran Church Sauers. From this union of over 40 years, they were blessed with two sons, Gary and Leroy, and a daughter Sharon. Arthur preceded Helen on October 26, 1988. Helen was a devoted wife, loving mother, Grandma, and Great-Grandma. She loved working in her garden and playing...

Helen Kellermeier, Brownstown, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2022, at Hoosier Christian Village. She was 96. Final services were entrusted to Zabel Funeral Home of Brownstown, for full obituary www.hagueandzabel.com

Glen Robert "Bob" Henderson, 80, of Medora, passed away on the spring afternoon of March 20, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Zabel Funeral Home has been entrusted with final wishes. www.hagueandzabel.com for full obituary

Glen Robert Henderson, of Medora, passed away on the spring afternoon of March 20, 2022 at his daughters home surrounded by his family. He was 80 years old. Bob entered this life on August 6, 1941 in Clear Springs, Indiana to the loving parents, Doyle and Marion (Grinke) Henderson. Bob was a graduate of Medora Community Schools. Bob left Medora for Zion, Illinois where he became a union roofer and sheet metal worker. He worked for Brown & Kerr Construction for over 35 years. After retiring Bob returned back to Jackson County and settled into retirement life. He could usually be found tinkering in the garage, hanging out with his loving family, hunting in the woods, or working on...

Glenn Robert Henderson, age 80, passed in the afternoon of March 20, 2022, in Brownstown, Indiana. Funeral arrangements are being developed by the family through Zabel Funeral Home.

Raymond Wheeler, age 64 of Brownstown. Passed away on Feb. 16, 2022. Funeral services were conducted at Zabel Funeral Home. Burial was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Acme, Indiana. Full obituary at www.hagueandzabel.com

Raymond Wheeler, of Brownstown passed away on February 16, 2022. He was 64. Funeral arrangements are being developed by the family through Zabel Funeral Home, full obituary will be in Saturday's Tribune or online at www.hagueandzabel.com.

Raymond Lee Wheeler, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on the evening of February 16, 2022 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 64 years old. Ray entered this life on February 25, 1957 in Seymour, Indiana. He was the loving son of Jim Wheeler and Linda (Pferrer) Roll. He was the older brother of Barb, Eric, and Leigh-Ann. He was a graduate of Brownstown Central High School, Class of 1975. Ray spent most of his life in Jackson County, never traveling far from his family. "Moose" could usually be found at McDonald's in Brownstown eating breakfast with his buddies or sitting in front of a TV watching a good NASCAR race. Ray worked as a supervisor for Mid-West Environmental,...

Shelly Ann Roberts, 27, passed away peacefully at her home on April 2, 2020. She was the daughter of Serina Roberts. A celebration of life will be at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Zabel Funeral Home of Brownstown

Opal Trapp, age 74, of Seymour, entered eternal rest peacefully on November 12, 2019, at the Waters of Clifty Falls in Madison, Indiana. Opal entered this life on December 6, 1944, in Heltonville, Indiana. She was the loving daughter of the late Charley and Goldie Martin Reed Smith. Opal was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Seymour and loved to sing. She worked at several factories and as a waitress at several restaurants before she retired. Opal loved to walk all over her town of Seymour in her spare time. Opal was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed by her family, Corey Trapp, Carl Jones, and Bonnie Jones, her brother, David Smith, a sister Helen Otte, several...

Dorothy M. Hehman, 97, of Seymour passed away peacefully early on the morning of Thursday, October 3, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy entered this life on April 9, 1922, in Jackson County, Indiana, the loving daughter of Fred and Mathilda (Mellenbruch) Claycamp. She was a graduate of Cortland High School Class of 1939. She was the only one of her 10 siblings that graduated with a diploma. On November 9, 1941, Dorothy was united in marriage to Carl F. Hehman at St. Paul Lutheran Church Borchers. This union of 70 years was blessed with daughters, Catherine, Sharon, and Carlene. Dorothy was a loving wife and mother and a great quiltmaker. She was a member of St. Peter's...

William Thomas (Bill) Burnside III, age 72, of Freetown passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital of Indianapolis with his loving family by his side. Bill was born June 15, 1947 in Seymour, IN. He was the son of the late Bernard L & Betty J. (Persinger) Burnside. Bill was a 1965 graduate of Brownstown Central High School and a 1974 IU graduate. He was the owner of Burnside Insurance for 34 years before his retirement in 2017. Bill spent most of his life in Freetown. He attended United Methodist Church. On June 5,1971 he married Mary Katherine (Kate) Burnside. Bill & Kate were blessed with 48 years together and this union was blessed with two children a...

Arnold Dean Blackwell, age 86, of Brownstown was welcomed into his heavenly home on July 1, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Dean entered this life on November 12, 1932, in Portland, Maine to the late George and Esther (Mott) French. He was adopted and raised by his Uncle Seth and Aunt Irene Blackwell. After graduating from Weymouth High School in Weymouth, Massachusetts, Dean joined the US Navy and served on the battleship USS New Jersey during the Korean War. He met his beautiful wife, Carol Hallow, while both were studying at Concordia Teachers College in River Forrest, Illinois. They were married at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Brownstown on June 10, 1960. God blessed them with...