Obituaries

Jul 27, 2024

Larry L. Slack, 80, of Knightstown, formerly of Shelbyville and St. Paul, passed away Saturday July 27, 2024 at Hancock Regional Hospital.

He was born January 31, 1944 in Greenfield, IN. to Elsie (Craig) Slack.

Larry loved to go out looking for junk and collecting various items.  He also had a love for animals, especially...

Jul 14, 2024

Beverly Ann Oneal, 85, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Ashford Place Health Campus.

She was born August 4, 1938 in Shelbyville, IN. to James Carl Mays and Edith Marie (Kling) Mays.

Beverly was a member of First Christian Church. She was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary,...

Jul 6, 2024

Agnes L. Meltzer, 94, of Shelbyville passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Morristown Manor. Agnes was born May 23, 1930, at home on the farm in Ripley County to Loretta (Schafer) and Edward Kieffer. She graduated from New Marion High School in Ripley County. She then moved to Shelbyville in 1949 to find work. She married Emil Meltzer...

Jul 5, 2024

Glen Kemper Lundin, 73, of  North Vernon, passed away Friday July 5, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent Jennings.

He was born September 16, 1950 in Shelbyville, IN. to Beryl W. Lundin and Hillis (Kemper) Lundin.

Glen was a journeyman electrician.  He had a love for the outdoors.  Spending time in nature and watching all the...

Jul 4, 2024

Kevin Smith, 61, of Cloverdale, formerly of Shelbyville passed away Thursday July 4, 2024 at Franciscan Hospice House.

He was born July 20, 1962 in Shelbyville, IN. to Jerry D. Smith and Nancy (Aulby) Thurman.

He attended Shelbyville High School.

Kevin loved being outdoors.  He enjoyed the times he spent camping and fishing. ...

Jun 30, 2024

Michaela Deanne Krammes, 57, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday June 30, 2024.

She was born March 12, 1967 in Rushville, IN. to Jerry Hileman and Vickey (Maden) Doll.

Michaela loved working with her friends at Hendricks Elementary and Meridian Park Family Aquatic Center.  She enjoyed watching NASCAR and doing word searches.  Most of all, she...

Jun 30, 2024

Hal Brandon Farmer, 38, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday June 30, 2024 at MHP Medical Center.

He was born July 24, 1985 in Tallahassee, FL. to Gregory Farmer and Linda (Coleman) Farmer and they survive.

Hal graduated from Shelbyville High School with the class of 2004.  He was an honorable veteran of the United States...

Jun 29, 2024

John Edward Fischer, of Waldron, IN., passed away Saturday June 29, 2024 at Franciscan Health.

He was born May 16, 1944 in Shelbyville, IN. to Paul Fischer and Valerie (Harris) McNew.

John loved to play Texas hold-em and his family was everything to him, he loved them dearly.

He married Martha (Rouse) Fischer...

Jun 28, 2024

Robert Michael "Mike" Harms, 80, of Shelbyville passed away Friday, June 28, 2024 at Compassus Hospice in Indianapolis.

He was born November 12, 1943 in Florida to Robert D. Harms and Ariana (Eckstein) Harms.

He attended First Christian Church.

Mike was an EMT/Firefighter for the City of Shelbyville, before retiring.  Mike also served...

Jun 23, 2024

Joan M. Calkins, 93, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday June 23, 2024 at Ashford Place Health Campus.

She was born November 1, 1930 in South Bend, IN. to Alfred F. Ankenbruck and Ruth L (Price) Ankenbruck.

Joan graduated from Central Catholic High School in Ft. Wayne, IN. in 1947.  She was a member of St....

Jun 13, 2024

Sarah E. Robinson, 54, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday June 13, 2024 at her residence.

She was born December 11, 1969 in Shelbyville, IN. to Phillip Stieneker and Billie (Hulsman) Stieneker and they survive.

Sarah graduated from Shelbyville High School with the class of 1988. She then went on to earn a degree from Ball...

Jun 11, 2024

Barrett Alan Wooden (Bare-Bare), a son, nephew, and grandson. at age 9, passed away in his Shelbyville, IN home on June 11, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Barrett was a very special boy that brought Life and Love to everyone around him. He was especially loved by all his extended family that took great care of him at Especially...

Jun 10, 2024

Marilyn "June" Bansbach, 92, of Waldron, IN., passed away Monday June 10, 2024 at Waldron Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

She was born December 26, 1931 in Shelbyville, IN. to Walter Thurston and Mable (McDaniel) Thurston.

June was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church.  She loved going to garage sales.  She would find older...

Jun 9, 2024

Ida "Louise" Davis, 90, of Greensburg, IN. formerly of Geneva in Shelby Co. passed away Sunday June 9, 2024 at Decatur County Memorial Hospital.

She was born July 26, 1933 in Nelson, KY. to Parmer Cash and Margie T. (Hughes) Cash.

She enjoyed doing arts and crafts and had a very creative mind.  She also...

Jun 6, 2024

Michelle J. Jones, 51, of Shelbyville passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Franciscan Health Indianapolis.

She was born March 18, 1973, in Stuttgart, Germany to William Crousore and Nancy (Kuhn)Crousore.

Michelle graduated from Rushville High School in 1992.  She was a lifelong homemaker.

Her grandkids were her pride and joy.  She loved...

Jun 6, 2024

Ethel "Sue" Bush-Hasecuster, 83, of Flat Rock, passed away Wednesday June 5, 2024 at her residence.

She was born March 3, 1941 at the family's home in Ohio County, KY. to Charles E. Bartlett and Edna C. (Rhoades) Bartlett.

She graduated from Southwestern High School in 1959.

Sue retired in 2007 as an...

Jun 1, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for William 'Will' Smith. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 24, 2024

Betty Jean (Ryle) Harrison, 79, of Waldron, passed away Friday May 24, 2024 at Major Health Partners.

She was born September 28, 1944 in Greensburg, IN. to Harold Ryle and Maye Rose (Ensminger) Ryle-Coleman.

Betty Jean completed her early education at Moscow school.  She then went on to graduate from Milroy High School in 1963....

May 16, 2024

William "Ed" Edward Ferguson, 83, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday May 16, 2024 at MPH Medical Center.

He was born January 11, 1941 in Knightstown, IN. to Galye Ferguson and Ruth (Martin) Ferguson.

Ed had a love for basketball.  He enjoyed playing and later in life he found joy in coaching.  He also enjoyed bowling. ...

May 15, 2024

Carolyn Rose Balistrire, 79, former residence of Rushville, IN., passed away Wednesday May 15, 2024 at Waldron Health Care and Rehab in Waldron, IN.

She was born February 26, 1945 in Peru, IN.  She lived in Milwaukee, WI., Peru, IN. and moved to Rushville, IN. 44 years ago.

Carolyn was a CNA for several years...