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Alice Marie Christopher, 84, of Seymour, passed away on April 9, 2025, at the Lutheran Community Home surrounded by her family. Alice was born on May 25, 1940, in Tampico, Indiana to the late Dan and Mabel Otte Wessel. She attended St. Paul's Lutheran School Wegan and was a graduate of Tampico High School. On October 18, 1959, at St. Paul's Wegan she married Marvin Christopher, and he survives. Alice's faith was very important to her. She was raised in the Lutheran Faith and attended Emanuel Lutheran Church Dudleytown. She was confirmed in Christ on March 29, 1953, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church Wegan. Alice was retired from Bob Poynter Chevrolet Buick GMC, where she...

Tyler L. Hawkins, 37, of Bloomington, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the IU Health Bloomington Hospital. Born on April 10, 1987, in Bloomington, IN, he was the son of Ron and Cindy (Axsom) Hawkins. Tyler was a 2005 graduate of Edgewood High School in Ellettsville, IN. He married the love of his life Angela Joy "Angel" Nicholson on April 15, 2006, in Ellettsville, IN, and they were married for eighteen years. Tyler first worked in assembly for Cook Medical in Bloomington, and then as a Patient Care Tech for the IU Health Bloomington Hospital for several years. He was currently working as the District Field Manager for CaptionCall by Sorenson Communications overseeing several...

James "Jim" Eglen passed away on January 18, 2025, at Our Hospice of South-Central Indiana in Columbus. He was born on September 10, 1954, to the late Richard Christian Eglen and Norma Jean (Nay) Eglen. He is survived by his bride of 50 years, Mary Stahl Eglen, of Seymour. They were married in Seymour at St. Paul United Church of Christ on July 13, 1974. Jim started working for the Indiana Telephone Company in 1973 in Madison, Indiana. In 1974, he was transferred to the Seymour district of ITC where his job duties included installing phones and splicing cables. He became a supervisor of a line crew. Throughout his time with ITC, it changed to several different names: Contel, GTE, Verizon,...

Norma Louise Christopher Thomas, 98, of Seymour, passed away on December 30, 2024, at the Lutheran Community Home in Seymour. Norma was born on March 11, 1926, in Jackson County, to the late Edwin and Esther (Siefker) Thomas. Norma married Leslie Christopher in 1945 and shared 55 wonderful years until his death October 9, 2000. She then married Robert H. Thomas June 25, 2010, who also preceded her in death. Mrs. Thomas was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, where she served on the Memorial Committee for many years and was past president of the Immanuel Guild. She volunteered at Schneck Medical Center as receptionist from 1988 until recent years, served on the Health Builder Foundation...

Elvira Augusta Preuss, age 101, passed away at the Lutheran Community Home in Seymour on December 5. 2024. She was born on January 23, 1923 in Seymour, Indiana to the late William Frederick and Susanna Lambertus Preuss. Elvira graduated from Concordia University Chicago (formerly Concordia Teachers College) and taught elementary school for 41 years in St. Johnsburg NY, Chicago IL, Tyler TX, Elkhart IN, Indianapolis IN and Seymour IN, at the Immanuel Lutheran School. She retired to care for her brother James, until his death. As a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Elvira belonged to the Immanuel Guild and Braille work group. She volunteered at the Indianapolis VA Hospital, Schneck...

Jerry Allen Haper, 82, passed away on November 3, 2024, at his home in Seymour. He was born on December 7, 1941, to the late Mary Runge Haper and Carl Haper. On July 11, 1970, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, he married Kathryn Sprunger and she survives. Jerry was a lifelong member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, was confirmed there in Christ in 1955, and held many offices in the church over the years. He graduated from Seymour High School in 1959. Jerry loved Jesus, his church, and his family. Surviving to cherish his memory is his wife, Kathyrn Haper; children, Lori Haper Arnett and Timothy (Charina) Haper; grandchildren, Melissa (Adam) Huber, Ryan (Celia) Arnett, Mildred Haper, Emmaline Haper,...

Luella M. Holle, age 98, of Dudleytown, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, June 30, 2024, at Forest Path of the Lutheran Community Home, Seymour. Born in Dudleytown on June 21, 1926, Luella was the daughter of the late William and Anna (Wehrkamp) Bobb. Mrs. Holle was a lifelong member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, Dudleytown, where she was baptized, attended school, confirmed her faith, and married her beloved husband Virgil Holle on September 24, 1950. They were married for 62 glorious years. Luella was a member of the LWML, Ladies Aide, and held various offices. She sang in the church choir, would regularly visit shut-ins and listened to "Know your bible" every morning on the...

Dr. Robert Louis Siefker, 85, of Bradenton, Florida, died on February 23, 2024. He was born in Seymour, Indiana, on December 10, 1938. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Louis and Gertrude Siefker, and his brother Joseph Siefker. He is survived by his wife, Christina Siefker, his children, Lisa Siefker-Bailey and Erik Siefker, and his grandchildren, Sterling Long and Lydia Long, as well as his brother, Donald Siefker, and several nieces and nephews. A private funeral service for immediate family will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Seymour. Arrangements entrusted to Burkholder Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes, 419 N. Chestnut Street, Seymour, IN 47274....

Hulda L. Goecker, 99, of Seymour, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Arrangements have been entrusted to Burkholder Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes in Seymour.

Hulda L. Goecker age 99 of Seymour passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at The Lutheran Community Home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Dudleytown August 31, 1922 to the late William and Anna Wehrkamp Bobb. She was baptized, confirmed and later married at Emanuel Lutheran Church, Dudleytown. On October 5, 1941, she married Earl A. Goecker. Their marriage was blessed with four children. She and her husband, Earl, were co-owners of Goecker Building Supplies and Goecker Construction. Hulda had a strong work ethic throughout her life. She worked at various jobs outside the home after her youngest started school. Then, after raising her family and seeing them leave home, she...

Ruth Edwards, 84 of Columbus, formerly of Seymour passed away Friday, October 11, 2019. Visitation will be from 11 am-1 pm Monday, October 14, 2019. The funeral will be at 1 pm Monday at Burkholder Chapel of Seymour.

After a lengthy illness, Carol A. Bobb, of Seymour, peacefully passed away at home on September 12, 2019 at 8:45 PM surrounded by family and clergy. She was born to the late Robert and Evelyn Klinge on November 25, 1943. She is survived by sons, Randy Bobb and Roger (Sonia) Bobb, grandchildren, Whitney (Zach) Jaunzemis and Jeremy (Amanda) Bobb), and great-grandchildren, Emrick and Louna Bobb. Also surviving are her sister, Marcia (Tom) Snyder, and brother Dennis (Pam) Klinge. Carol retired from Cummins Engine Co. on April 1, 1996 after 31 years. She worked towards a BA degree at IUPUC, Columbus, but was forced to quit due to health reasons needing only 30 more credit hours. She studied...

Herbert E. Woodard of Seymour died Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Friends may visit 2-6 pm Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 at Burkholder Chapel. Funeral Services will be at 1 pm Monday at Burkholder Chapel. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery.