Greensburg Daily News

Mrs. Susan Lynn Jordan Maynard, age 44, of North Vernon, Indiana entered this life on May 27, 1978 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was the daughter of the late Nancy Jordan. She graduated from Jennings County High School in 1997 and then attended Indiana University. On February 29, 2008 she was united in marriage to Ricky Ajay Maynard at the North Vernon City Building. This happy union of 14 years was blessed with one son, Ajay Dale. She had worked various jobs and had last worked with Jennings County Schools. She loved cooking for her family, playing video games, and always enjoyed her polar pops from Circle-K. Susan died on Monday, August 1, 2022, at 4:15 p.m. at her home in North Vernon,...

Joseph C. Harcourt, 71, passed away at his home in Falmouth, Indiana, surrounded by his entire family and beloved Great Danes, on Sunday, July 24, 2022. While his passing was unfortunately fast and furious, Joe, ever the most popular man this side of the Mississippi, was visited by countless family members and lifelong friends prior, which he thoroughly loved. Survived by his younger sisters Jean Ann (Terry) Showalter, Janis Sue (Tim) Long, niece Chrissy (Shane) Calkin, nephew Mike (Megan) Showalter and several great nieces and nephews. Joe was the first child born to Norma Jean (Smith) and Conrad Calla Harcourt on March 19, 1951, in Milroy, Indiana. Many can attest, the world became a...

Doris Bird, 82, of Trafalgar passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Hickory Creek of Franklin. Doris was born in Mannheim, Germany June 12, 1940, the daughter of Josef and Gertrud Wilhelm Kaiser. She loved ceramics, gardening, and flowers and loved all kinds of animals. She is survived by her husband, Melvin C. Bird; daughter Roswitha Louw; sons, Clifton and Richard Bird, Brother, Norbert; sisters. Karin, Gerda and Monika. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Gerhard, Frank and Alfred; sister, Renate. Visitation will be held 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Myers~Reed Chapel on 25th Street. A burial service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Indiana Veterans...

Marilyn U. Schroeder, 84, of Rushville, passed away July 16, 2022 at Millers Merry Manor in Rushville. Marilyn was born February 15, 1938 to Edward and Louise Meyer Ricke. The family moved to Clarksburg in 1948 and then to Greensburg in 1955. Marilyn graduated from Greensburg High School in 1956. Marilyn enjoyed working at the business office of the Public Telephone Company from 1956-1962. Later in life she worked in the Home Health Care Field and helped with Meals on Wheels. Marilyn married Justin Schroeder on October 21, 1961 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Greensburg. He preceded her in death on March 16, 2017. They were farmers first in Decatur County and then moved to Rush...

Robert J. "Bob" Miller, 84, a resident of New Castle passed away Friday, July 15, 2022 at Community East Hospital. He was born December 3, 1937 in Noblesville to the late Paul and Thelma (Ammerman) Miller. Bob dearly loved driving a school bus for New Castle Community Schools for many years. A real estate agent, he had formerly owned Fannin Realty in New Castle and sold insurance for Metropolitan. Bob had also driven a semi truck for North American Van Lines for over 20 years. He attended First Church of the Nazarene where he worked in the sound booth for many years. A licensed pilot, Bob enjoyed flying, traveling and woodworking. Above all, Bob loved spending time with his family,...

Mary Ann Springmier, age 91, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2022, in Roswell GA with family by her side. She was a loving person full of good humor and positivity with passion for music, the arts and traveling with family and friends. Mary Ann was born on April 25, 1931, in Batesville, IN. She was the only child to Jack and Cleona Boehmer, a maintenance man and homemaker. For ten years growing up, Mary Ann helped her mom provide in-home care for her disabled grandmother. She spent her childhood in Batesville attending Catholic schools, graduating from ICA (Oldenburg Academy) in 1949. Afterwards she worked various jobs in Batesville before meeting and marrying Bob (Sam) Springmier, a...

Jossie Lee (Fryer) Johnson 83 of Osgood, IN passed away Tuesday June 21, 2022. She was born January 6, 1939 in Dearborn County, Indiana to Edward Clarence Fryer and Celie Jane (Nolan) Fryer. She married Robert N. "Bob" Johnson on July 28, 1984 in Osgood, IN, he survives. Together they enjoyed taking care of their dogs, going to yard-sales, flea-markets, casinos, eating out and most of all spending time with family. She along with her husband Bob owned and operated Johnson Complete Glass Service in Napoleon, IN for 30 years. She previously had worked at James Rivers in Greensburg and worked at Kirschner's Shoe Store in Milan through High School. Jossie was a cheerleader in high school,...

Carolyn J Stradley, 94, of Seymour, Indiana, passed away June 1, 2022, at her residence. In 1928, she was born in Seymour, Indiana to the late Hobart and Catherine Lucas. On May 14, 1928, she married the love of her life, the late Ervin "Dyke" Stradley. Carolyn was a member of Rockford United Methodist Church, Seymour. She graduated from Shields High School in 1946 and went to Indiana Business College in Indianapolis. After college she went to work at Eli Lily until she married her husband, Ervin "Dyke". She enjoyed playing golf, gardening, flowers, birds and playing bridge. She is survived by her children; Stan (Teresa) Stradley, Dr. Steve (Mary) Stradley, her grandchildren; Keith...

James William (Bill) Scott, 77 of Rush County, Indiana passed away on May 19, 2022, at his home. Bill was born in Texas during World War II on June 22, 1944, to Jim and Betty Scott. His parents raised him and his brothers Fred and Sam in Richland after the war. After graduating from New Salem, Bill went to Indiana Business College in Indianapolis and earned a diploma in accounting. He worked for the State of Indiana in the tax division, and then as Financial Comptroller at Harcourt Outlines for 30 years before retiring. During his time with the State of Indiana he met Rosemary Abrams. She recognized his kind nature and gentle strength. They fell in love and were married February 3,...

Ronald Lee King II, 42, loving husband, son, uncle, and friend for many in funeral service across the country, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at his home. Ron was born on September 18, 1979 in Branson, Missouri to Ronald L. Sr., and Paulane L. Butler. He was a graduate of South Central High School in Farina, Illinois and later started working for his step-father Charlie Butler at Butler Coach Company. On October 20, 2007, after 9years of dating,he married Janie N. Rozich in Nashville, Indiana. Quickly, Ron filled the role of favorite uncle and never let go of the title. Ron was a long-time member of the Indiana Funeral Directors Association, past-president of the Sales and...

Avis L. Woods of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. She was 89 years old. Avis was born in Albany, Missouri to Kenneth and Viola Murrell on February 20, 1933. She graduated from Northwest Missouri State University and later earned a master's degree at Indiana University. It was there that she met her husband of nearly 64 years, Joseph Woods; together, they raised their 3 beloved children and enjoyed watching their grandchildren grow. Avis found great joy in the friendships she built through her commitment to several organizations. She was an active alumna in Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority, she generously shared her time and talents at Southminster Presbyterian...

Kyle H.H. Case, 42, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Kyle was blessed with a large and loving family. He is survived by his parents, his daughter, Arden Elyse Case, his paternal grandmother, Geraldine Patricia Case (Emmanuel), sisters, Jill R. Case and Christine A. Case, nieces, Anna C. Stanley and Charlie E. R. Case and nephew, Hudson A. King. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Kyle was born in New Castle, Indiana on June 10, 1979 to Nan E. (Gideon) Case (Ron Townsend) and Henry H. Case (Kay). He graduated from Rushville Consolidated High School in 1997 and attended Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Recently, Kyle had been an assistant...

Lloyd Marshall Wright Bradshaw, 81, of Bloomington, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at his home with family by his side. He was born on October 10, 1940 in Madison, Indiana the son of Orville Preston and Dortha Elizabeth (Roberts) Bradshaw. Marshall was a 1959 graduate of North Vernon High School. He married the love of his life, Janice Ruth Leahigh, on May 21, 1960 in Butlerville, Indiana and they were happily married for fifty-six years. Marshall retired from Cummins Engine Company in 1990 after 30 years of service. He was a Westport resident for 45 years before moving to Bloomington with his wife. Marshall was a man of faith and loved the Lord and his family. He always served...

Larry Milburn, 76, of Greensburg, passed away April 8, 2022 at Aspen Place Health Campus in Greensburg. Larry was born March 16, 1946 in Greensburg, the son of Warren and Ethelene Boyd Milburn. Larry was a proud U.S. Army Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the American Legion Post 24, Past Commander of VFW Post 1987, as well as a previous member of St. John's Masonic Lodge #20. Larry was previously employed at Cummins Engine Company, retiring after 45 years of service. He was a caring and compassionate individual and was proud to be of service to all he met. Larry is survived by his daughters Janna Milburn of Edinburgh and Johnna Milburn of Columbus;...

Rosemary E. (Struhrenberg) Maschino 96, of Four Corners passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022, at the Lutheran Community Home. Born in 1925 in Duncombe, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Henry J. and Mary (Naderman) Stuhrenberg. In 1957 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Milhousen, IN, she married Gilbert V. Maschino, who preceded her in death in 2013. Mrs. Maschino was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Four Corners and the St. Joseph Rosary Society. She enjoyed gardening, euchre, visiting family, baking, word puzzles, hosting holiday dinners, and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her; children Albert Maschino, Anna Marie Maschino, Mike (Peggy)...

Mary Jane Michels (n?e Dennert) entered eternal life on March 28, 2022. This was a week after her 100th birthday celebration with family. Jane was born in Batesville, IN on March 21, 1922. She was the second child of Lawrence and Flora Meyer Dennert. Jane had a wonderful childhood surrounded by a loving family. When she was 13, her mother died of cancer. Jane attended St. Mary's High School in Cincinnati. Over Christmas vacation her senior year she met the love of her life, Ted Michels, on a blind date. They married on Valentine's Day 1942. After World War II, they lived in Cincinnati while Ted finished his degree at the University of Cincinnati, their daughter Barbara, was born in 1947....

75, passed away March 26, 2022. He was born November 17, 1946 in Rushville to the late Paul LaVern and Sally Mary Humphrey Wiley. Gary was a 1964 graduate of Mays High School, Mays, Indiana and attended the Indiana Barber College. He served the State of Indiana in the Indiana National Guard Reserves from 1966-1972. Gary married Linda E. Holmes, September 21, 1969, and she preceded him in death July 11, 2019. Gary owned and operated the McCordsville Barber Shop for 58 years. He was a former 25-year member of Christian Tabernacle and a current member of Calvary Tabernacle. Gary was a locomotive officiando, collecting all things related to trains. Visitation will be Friday, April...

Ronald "Opie" Howard passed away in New Castle, Indiana, on March 22, 2022, at age 74. Ron was a member of Mays High School's last graduating class in 1966. He went on to attend Lincoln Technical Institute before joining the Armed Forces in September of '67. Ron served nine years in the United States Army Signal Corps as a crypto technician with tours of duty during the Vietnam War (1969) and in the Panama Canal Zone (1973-76). He worked as an HVAC technician with Arrow Gas Company for 25 years and a maintenance technician with the United States Postal Service for 20 years before happily retiring in 2013. Ron is survived by his wife of 48 years Christine, and children Ronda Lassiter,...

Kevin Frederick Neuman, 25, of Connersville, formerly of Rushville, died March 6, 2022 in a traffic accident south of Rushville. He was born in Batesville, IN Nov. 4, 1996 to Ronald and Carla (nee' Schwier) Neuman. He enjoyed, hunting shooting clay pigeons watching baseball, watching football and watching NASCAR. His favorite NASCAR driver was Kevin Harvick. Enjoyed scary movies, rock music, country music, and his favorite artist was ICP. He loved, spending time with his son and spending time with his family. Listening to music and taking long drive to the country. Kevin was very generous. He wouldn't spend money on himself but he was always spending money on others and his son. Kevin...

Jackie Russell White, age 77, of Greensburg, IN formally of Lewistown IL , passed away Friday, March 4th, 2022. Jackie is survived by two sons, Larry (Laura) White of Greensburg, IN and Greg White of Batesville, IN. He has Seven Grandchildren, Rachael of Plain City, UT, Erika, Zachary of Greensburg IN, and Matthew of Fort Collin CO, Alexander, Olivia, and Annie of Marion, IL along with several Great-Grandchildren, and Brothers Denny White and Jim Coakley. Jackie was preceded in death by his wife Nancy White, parents Russell and Golda White, one Brother Harold Coakley, Sister Patricia Gass and Daughter-in-law Donna White. To honor and respect Jackie's final wishes he chosen...

Jennifer Sue Symons, 44, of Vernon, passed away February 23, 2022, at Our Hospice in Columbus. There will be a celebration of life held at a later date. Cremation was chosen. Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service are entrusted with arrangements.