Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Shelbyville, Indiana

Jeanetta "Jetty" Katherine Fitz

Jeanetta "Jetty" Katherine Fitz

Aug 15, 2021

Jeanetta Katherine Spurling Fitz, "Jetty" – "Jet", 87 of Shelbyville passed away Monday, August 15, 2021 at MHP Medical Center.

She was born December 9, 1933 in Mansville, KY to Jesse H. Spurling and Mayme E. (Gribbins) Spurling.

She married Ned Rex Fitz, Sr on June 2, 1950 at 1st Baptist Church in Franklin, IN....

William T. "Bill" Woessner

William T. "Bill" Woessner

Aug 15, 2021

William T. 'Bill' Woessner, 86, of Shelbyville passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at MHP Medical Center.

He was born August 3, 1935 in Abington, PA to William C. Woessner and Ruth (Thorton) Woessner

He graduated in 1954 from Central High School in Germantown, PA.  Bill received an associate degree in business administration and accounting....

Wanda Jean Ott

Wanda Jean Ott

Aug 9, 2021

Wanda Jean Ott, 72, of Hope, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021 at Columbus Regional Hospital.

She was born December 16, 1948 in Indianapolis to Charles Wilkins and Norma Jean (Carlisle) Wilkins.

She worked in sales for many years and was assistant manager for Village Pantry.

She was a member of the Apostolic...

Michael R Combs

Michael R Combs

Aug 3, 2021

Michael R. Combs 68, of Shelbyville, IN passed away August 3, 2021 at IU Methodist Hospital.

He was born September 21, 1952 to Ray E. Combs and Mary Elizabeth (Arnold) in Cincinnati, OH. Mike was a US Navy veteran.  After serving, he was employed at Carmony-Ewing Funeral Home as a funeral director for 9 years and later...

Paul Edwin Rouse

Paul Edwin Rouse

Aug 2, 2021

Paul Edwin Rouse, 75, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, August 2, 2021 at Ascension St. Francis.

He was born March 2, 1946 in Shelbyville to Ralph Rouse and Elizabeth Pearl (Dixon) Rouse.

Paul is survived by his sisters, Sue McCalip of Flat Rock, and Eva Joann Nash of Shelbyville.

He was preceded in...

Bobby Lee Bullock

Bobby Lee Bullock

Jul 31, 2021

Bobby Lee Bullock, 66, of Shelbyville, IN passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021 at his residence.

He was born November 12, 1954, to Ray Gilbert Bullock and Beulah (Adkins) Bullock in Somerset, KY.

He was employed at Arvins in Franklin from 1971 to 2004, before retiring at PreCoat in Greenfield in 2019.

He...

Patsy Winkler/Monschein

Patsy Winkler/Monschein

Jul 25, 2021

Patsy Winkler/ Monschein, 90, of Fairland, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021.

She was born September, 22, 1930 to Carl and Edith (Kling) Mays.

Patsy attended St. Joseph Catholic Church.  She loved to play poker and was also involved in a poker club with other ladies.  Patsy enjoyed the times she was able to go...

Daniel Wiggins

Daniel Wiggins

Jul 24, 2021

Daniel Wiggins, 72, former Shelbyville resident, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021.

He was born February 19, 1949 in CT., to Daniel Wiggins and Marjorie (Lewis) Wiggins.

He served in the U. S. Marine Corps.

He was employed at Midwest Logistics Systems.

He attended St. Joseph Catholic School.  He enjoyed riding...

Vikki Sofonia (Saylors)  Bass

Vikki Sofonia (Saylors) Bass

Jul 21, 2021

Vikki Sofonia Bass, age 64, of Middletown, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at her residence.

She was born May 31, 1957 in Charlotte, North Carolina, the daughter of James and Joann (Rice) Saylors.

Vikki was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Bass in 1995.

Vikki is survived by her...

Garner Ray Smith

Garner Ray Smith

Jul 20, 2021

Garner Ray Smith, 57, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at his residence.

He was born April 26, 1964 in Deer Park, TX to Herschel Smith and Doris (Ragon) Smith.

Ray is survived by his life partner, Gary Jackson, of Shelbyville, his sisters, Anitra Riddle (husband, Joe);  Teresa Iraggi (husband, Wayne); and Denise...

Timothy Keith Hirschauer

Timothy Keith Hirschauer

Jul 19, 2021

Timothy Keith Hirschauer, 63, of Shelbyville passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at his residence.

He was born April 14, 1958 in Shelbyville to Victor Hirschauer and Edna Lucille (Stader)  Hirschauer.

Tim graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1977.

He was employed as a custodian for the Courthouse, St. Joseph Catholic School, and...

Mary Lynn Sullivan

Mary Lynn Sullivan

Jul 17, 2021

Mary Lynn Sullivan, 77, of Edinburgh, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Johnson Memorial Hospital.

She was born February 3, 1944 in Shelby County to Loren Rockefeller Parker and Mary Kathryn (Shutt) Parker.

Mary Lynn graduated from Southwestern High School in 1962.  She was a member of United Methodist Church.  Mary Lynn was owner...

Eden Janae Konick

Eden Janae Konick

Jul 13, 2021

Eden Janae Konick, 15, of Lanesville, IN passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Especially Kidz.

She is now in the arms of our Savior and free from all pain.

She was born October 11, 2005.

Eden is survived by her father, Ed Konick, bonus mom, Licia (Ward) Konick, big sister, Emma Konick...

Brenda J Cregar

Brenda J Cregar

Jul 13, 2021

Brenda Joan Cregar, 67, of Rushville, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at her residence.

She was born October 14, 1953 in Rushville to Paul Cregar and Mary Cregar.

Brenda was active with Seniors Helping Seniors.  She enjoyed traveling to various places, especially to Japan with her son.  She also enjoyed being outdoors and hiking....

Virginia "Ginny" Higgins

Virginia "Ginny" Higgins

Jul 13, 2021

Virginia "Ginny" Higgins, 89, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Heritage House of Shelbyville.

She was born July 16, 1931 in Shelby County to Bernard Jeffries and Isabelle (McColley) Jeffries.

Ginny lived in Shelby County her entire life.  She graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1950.

Ginny held various positions...

Florence Russo

Florence Russo

Jul 11, 2021

Florence Russo, 82, of Greenwood, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 at South Point Nursing Home.

She was born August 21, 1939 in Brooklyn, NY to Walter Conlon and Catherine (Cunningham) Conlon.

Florence was a lifelong homemaker.  Her greatest joy was taking care of and spending time with her family and friends.

She...

Greyson Wayne Lee Hodgins

Greyson Wayne Lee Hodgins

Jul 11, 2021

Greyson Wayne Lee Hodgins, infant son of Dustin Wayne Hodgins, Sr. and Cassidy Jean Coon, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 at MHP Medical Center.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Roy Dale Jacobs, Sr.

Roy Dale Jacobs, Sr.

Jul 10, 2021

Roy Dale Jacobs, Sr., 78, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the Indiana Masonic Home in Franklin.

He was born July 20, 1942 in Shelbyville to Tennie W. Jacobs and Mary (Noble) Jacobs.

Roy was a veteran of the U.S. Air force and U.S. Army.

He was employed as a...

Heather Diane Bender-Sansing

Heather Diane Bender-Sansing

Jul 10, 2021

Heather Diane Bender-Sansing, 34, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 at MHP Medical Center.

She was born September 3, 1986 in Shelbyville to Douglas Dwayne Bender and J. Chantal Merritt.

She was a caregiver for My Care at Home.  Heather was a member of Living Water Apostolic Church.  She enjoyed reading, writing, journaling...

Judy K Wilkinson

Judy K Wilkinson

Jul 8, 2021

Judy K. Wilkinson, 68, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021 at her residence.

She was born July 15, 1952 in Shelbyville to Garrett Bullard and Jacqueline (Spellman) DeBusk.

Judy is survived by her daughters, Melissa Baker, and Danielle Pickett, her granddaughters, Niki Baker, and Stephani May, her grandsons, Johnathan Purvis, and Christian Conway,...