Dearborn County Register

It is with great sorrow that we say goodbye to our wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister, Sharon Gregory Monroe who passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 19, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 29, 1937 in Vevay, Indiana to John and Nancy (Jennings) Gregory. She married the love of her life Lloyd "Bud" Monroe on December 10, 1960. She is survived by her loving husband of sixty years, Bud Monroe, their four daughters, Terry Monroe, Leigh Jaye Henderson, Bobbi (Pat) Henn, and Patty (Jake) Meade; eight grandchildren, Deryck (Mandy) Ramey and Matt Monroe, Jay and Lane Henderson, Dominic (Monica) and Noah Henn, Evan and Claire Meade,...

Daniel 'Dan' Edward Rullman son of Edward & Hildegard Rullman was born in Aurora, Indiana at home. His family home overlooked the Ohio River and you could feel the floors vibrate when the coal-bearing barges traveled down the river. He graduated from Aurora High School in 1954 and received a scholarship to Purdue University from which he graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1958. While attending Purdue, he was a member of the ROTC Drill Team which competed Nationally at the Pentagon 2 years in a row. Upon graduation he was able to get a job with the Wisconsin State Highway Department. His 1st assignment was as the chief engineer of rebuilding Watertown's Highway 26 bridge and...

Michael Anthony "Mike" Sowders, 64, formerly of Moores Hill, Indiana, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia with loving family and Bella, his devoted dog and companion by his side. Mike was born February 2, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Richard Sowders and Mildred "Faye" Baker. He worked as a journeyman contractor and was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt. Mike was fiercely loyal to his faith and family which he had a deep love and affection for. Mike could strike up a conversation with anyone and enjoyed learning their story as he shared his. His beautiful granddaughter,...

Sandra S. (Palmer) Looney, age 64, of Horse Cave, KY entered into rest, Sunday, April 18, 2021 at the University of Louisville Hospital. Sandy was born November 30, 1956 in Batesville, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Robert Palmer. Survivors include her husband Dalphus "Dal" Looney; one daughter DeAnn Meyer (Greg) of Dubois, IN; one sister Debbie Winters (David) of Lawrenceburg, IN; two brothers Ronnie & Denny Palmer of Lawrenceburg, IN; six grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren. There will be a private family graveside service at a later date. Sandy's wishes were to be cremated. Arrangements have been entrusted to J.C. Kirby & Son Lovers...

Carolyn Lou Bailiff of Hilton Head, South Carolina, and formerly of Indiana, passed away on February 23, 2021 at the age of 74. Carolyn was born in Plainview, TX on December 18, 1946 to Arlon and Mary Frances (Boyd) Dedmon. She met her beloved husband, Russell Bailiff in Portales while attending Eastern New Mexico University. On June 4, 1967 she married Rus, and for 53 years they built a devoted life together. Carolyn adored her family; nothing was more precious to her. Those surviving to cherish her memory include husband Rus; daughters Stephanie (Carey) Bush, Rhonda (Rick) Moorman, and Rachel Mackinder; eight grandchildren Anthony (Alyssa) Moorman, Anna (Ryan) Ibold, Taylor Maher,...

A Graveside Funeral service for John Wesley McHenry, III, 48, of Barnwell, SC will be held at eleven o'clock a.m. Friday, January 29, 2021 at the Williston Cemetery, 2600 Lake Dr., Williston, SC with the Reverend Dr. Kenneth Catoe officiating. The family will receive friends from six to eight p.m. Thursday at Folk Funeral Home, 170 Elko St., Williston, SC. Due to the current pandemic and the CDC regulations, social distancing and other guidelines will be in place; facemasks are requested. The service will be live-streamed on our Official Folk Funeral Home - Live Stream Facebook page for those unable to attend. Memorial contributions may be given to the Hollings Cancer Center:...

Joan S. Fidler (Kleine), 80, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on December 24th, 2020. She was born in Milan, Indiana to Albert Henry William Kleine and Juanita Imajean Weis (Ruhlman). She cherished her Milan High School friendships through the years. Some of her greatest joys in this life were spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and helping others. She was very involved with her church fellowship at SUMC and read her bible every day. She loved Jesus. Matthew 6. Joan was a registered nurse for many years. She was a caring and strong patient advocate as well as a selfless caregiver for many family members and friends. She...

Shirley June Bruce Dennerline Howard of Flower Mound, Texas, was born on May 8th, 1938. Her mom, Bernice Bruce, had always argued that her birthday was on the 9th, having been heard to have said on several occasions, "I know by God, as I was there." Shirley departed this world on December 23rd, 2020. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Jerry R. Howard and her sister Mary Payne. Also, her mother, Bernice Bruce and her father, Willard Bruce. She leaves her brother Samuel Bruce, her son Jack Dennerline, Grandsons, Joseph and Justin Dennerline, many nieces, nephews, cousins. All scattered across this nation that she loved so well. Shirley had several passions in her life. Her horses...

South Bend-Margaret Tibbetts, 94, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020 in Hamilton Grove Nursing Facility, New Carlisle. Margaret was born December 5, 1925 in Guilford, IN to the late Michael and Mabel (Stoops) Steinmetz. Left to cherish the memory of Margaret include her daughter, Suzann (David) Abbott; grandsons, Christopher(Julie) Abbott, Brian (Sally) Abbott, Alex (Kelly) Abbott; 11 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Due to current health risks, a private family burial will be held. Condolences may be sent to St. Joseph Funeral Home, 824 S. Mayflower Rd or made at www.sjfh.net

Wanda McQueen, of West Harrison, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Wanda was born in Harlan Co., Kentucky to Charlie and Lucy (nee Pace) Ledington. She married Dean McQueen on June 18th, 1983. They were happily married for 36 years and 9 months. She was employed by Visteon Corp. for 36 years and was a Kentucky Colonel. Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Dean McQueen, her beloved daughter, Lucy Borson, and her beloved grandson, Jeffery Borson Jr. She is also survived by three brothers, Sam, (Bill) Gene, and James Ledington, along with several nieces and nephews. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Howard, Lonnie, and Fred...

M. Loretta Thieme passed away on December 18, 2019. Her life began in a small farming town in Indiana. She went to elementary school in a one room school house built in 1888 in Farmer's Retreat, now listed in the National Register of Historical Places. After completing high school, Loretta obtained a nursing diploma at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. During her nursing career, she had the opportunity to care for polio patients in Iron Lungs. Loretta married Melvin Thieme on April 9, 1949. They were married 60 years when he passed away. Loretta put Mel through school at Purdue where he obtained his PhD in Nuclear Physics. They moved to Los Alamos, NM in 1955, when their first daughter was...

Indianapolis, IN. Lawrence Brian "Coach" Willen, age 84, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Larry attended St. Meinrad Archabbey, then graduated Lawrenceburg High School in 1953. He received his BS from Hanover College in 1957 and a MS from Indiana University. At Hanover College, Larry played basketball, football and track and was inducted into the Hanover College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006. He was President and Treasurer of student council, as well as President and Treasurer of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. While at Hanover, Larry attended the very first Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Conference in Estes Park, Colorado. For many years, Larry attended Franklin Road...

Russ entered this life on December 21, 1948 in Cincinnati Ohio, the son of Russell and Lucy (Hayes) Durham. He was raised in Goshen, Ohio where he graduated in 1967 from Goshen High School. Russ was inducted into the United States Army on August 2, 1971 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He rose to the rate of Specialist Four serving during the Vietnam War in the 514th Maintenance Company. He was honorably discharged on May 3, 1974 at Fort Knox, Kentucky receiving the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Russ remained in the Reserves until he was discharged on August 1, 1977. On April 4, 1981, Russ was united in marriage in Wheatland, Wyoming to Sally A. Larson. Russ retired in 2010,...