Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Shelbyville, Indiana
Dwayne E. Fricke
Feb 15, 2018
Dwayne E. Fricke, 64, of Shelbyville, passed away, Thursday, February 15, 2018.
He was born September 7, 1953 to Paul and Gertrude (Hall) Fricke. He married Kelly (Smith) Fricke on August 21, 1980, and she survives.
Mr. Fricke is also survived by his daughters, Donna (Eric) Farmer, Wendy (John) Keppel and Amanda (Ryan) Hahn; sons,...
Shirley Higdon
Feb 12, 2018
Shirley Higdon, 68, of Edinburgh, passed away Monday, February 12, 2018 at her residence.
She was born November 6, 1949 in Franklin, IN to Charles and Elizabeth Bradley. She married Joseph L. Higdon on July 21, 1972, and he survives.
Other survivors include her daughters, Michelle McFarland, Shelbyville, Brandi (Tim) Matlock, Greenwood, Misty (Tim) Staker,...
Wilbur Carew
Feb 6, 2018
Wilbur Carew, 85, of Shelbyville, passed away, Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Major Hospital.
He was born August 3, 1932 to Russell Carew and Leona (Hinkle) Carew. He married Vickie Pettit on June 18, 1981 and she preceded him in death on March 17, 1993.
Survivors include his step-son, Troy Mays; step-daughters, Teresa (Bobby) Haus...
Jean Romie
Feb 4, 2018
Jean Romie, 90, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Columbus, Indiana.
Born Nov. 30, 1927, in Ripley County, Indiana, she was the daughter of Elmer and Zelphia (Jackson) Pickett.
Jean is survived by her daughter, Sandy Wright, and her husband, Dave; her son, Bruce Romie, and his wife, Dawn; and former daughter-in-law,...
John "Jack" Higgins
Feb 2, 2018
John "Jack" Higgins, 92, a lifelong resident of Shelby County, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018 at Ashford Place. Jack was born October 14, 1925 to Michael and Rose (Hirschauer) Higgins.
He married Virginia (Jeffries) Higgins on June 2, 1954 and she survives.
Other survivors include his sister, several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
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Ruth Ann Coers
Jan 29, 2018
Ruth Ann Coers, 75 of Shelbyville, IN passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018, at her residence.
Born August 18, 1942 in Shelbyville, IN,,she was the daughter of Wray Bausback and Lucy (Weaver) Bausback.
Ruth is survived by her son, Mark Coers, Shelbyville, daughter, Beverly Ann Byrd, Greensburg, grandchildren, Candice Brooke Coers, Christian Byrd, and...
Michael Timothy Dean
Jan 28, 2018
Michael Timothy Dean, 59 of Fairland, IN passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018, at Major Hospital Shelbyville IN
Born January 23, 1959 in Beech Grove, IN, he was the son of Bernie Dean and Rosemary (Hogan) Dean.
Michael is survived by his father; sister, Melinda (Paul) Pennycuff; niece, Jennifer Dean; great-niece, Justice Dean; and...
Christopher Geiling
Jan 25, 2018
Christopher Geiling, 57 of Shelbyville, IN passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at his residence.
He was born on September 22, 1960 in Shelbyville, IN. He was the son of the late Del Victor and Rose Geiling.
Christopher is survived by his children, Merranda Geiling and Ariel Geiling both of Shelbyville, IN, granddaughter, Rachel...
Phyllis Schonfeld-Davis
Jan 25, 2018
Phyllis A. Schonfeld-Davis, 74, of Shelbyville, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at her residence.
Born March 13, 1943 in Shelbyville, she was the daughter of Ralph Williams and Camille (Jenkins) Williams.
Phyllis was married to Carl Davis from 2004 until the time of his death in 2016.
Phyllis is survived by...
Paula Rae Whitlow
Jan 24, 2018
Paula Rae Whitlow, 37, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at her residence.
She was born June 19, 1980 to Terry Lee and Shirley E. (Hurst) Whitlow.
Paula is survived by her parents, sister, Amy (John) Sefton of St. Paul; nephew, Drake Sefton; and niece, Mckayla Sefton.
She was employed at...
Steve Wilson, Jr
Jan 22, 2018
Steve Allen Wilson, Jr, 40, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018 at his residence.
He was born April 25, 1977 in Shelbyville. He was the son of Steve Wilson, Sr.
Steve is survived by his son, Justin A. Ayers, Shelbyville; Sisters, Shannon Wilson, Terre Haute, Angela Day, Shelbyville, Dawn Burton, Shelbyville, and Denise...
Helen M Ogden Havens
Jan 19, 2018
Helen M. Ogden Havens, 91, of Shelbyville, passed away peacefully Monday, January 15, 2018 at her residence.
She was born July 2, 1926 in Covington, KY to Clarence Deller and Anna (Simon) Deller.
She married Charles J. Ogden on July 5, 1945 and he preceded her in death on April 13, 1986. She later married...
M. C. Cundiff
Jan 14, 2018
In loving memory of M.C. Cundiff.
M.C. Cundiff of Shelbyville, IN passed away January 14, 2018 at Heritage House.
Born in Faubush, KY on October 26, 1933, he was the son of the late Charles F. and Bonnie Cundiff.
He was a Christian and attended church as long as he was able.
...Margie R. Leffler
Jan 13, 2018
Margie R. Leffler, 80, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Franciscan Health, Indianapolis.
She was born August 6, 1937 in Tompkinsville, KY to Jesse and Vella (York) Jackson. She married Jack Leffler on August 9, 1985 and he survives.
She is also survived by her sons, Gary England, Stilesville, IN, Jack England,...
Barbara J. Kendall
Jan 13, 2018
Barbara J. Kendall, 72, of Shelbyville, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 13, 2018.
Born June 14, 1945 in Aurora, IN, she was the daughter of Charles and Mildred (Yorn) Brooks. She married Donald Kendall on April 10, 1965, and he preceded her in death.
She is survived by her son, Jeffrey (Annette) Kendall of Ottawa,...
Albert F. Roberts
Jan 5, 2018
Albert F. Roberts, 72, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, January 05, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital, Indianapolis.
He was born April 3, 1945 in Edinburg, IN. He was the son of Fred Roberts and Pearl (Scroggham) Roberts. He married Rachel (Dixon) Roberts on November 2, 1967 and she survives.
Other survivors include his sons, Alan...
Beverly Ann Berry
Jan 2, 2018
Beverly Ann Berry, 77, of Fairland, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at her residence with her loved ones at her side.
She was born November 30, 1940 in Shelbyville to Ralph E. Tucker and Loretta F. (Dewitt) Tucker.
Beverly married Jeff Berry on April 6, 1958, and he survives.
She is also...
Timothy David "Tim" Collins
Jan 1, 2018
Timothy David "Tim" Collins, 51, of Shelbyville, passed away, Monday, January 1, 2018, at his residence.
Born April 7, 1966 in Shelbyville, he was the son of David T. Collins and Carol (Coulston) Collins.
He is survived by his mother, daughters, Ashley (Justin) Watson and Amber Collins, all of Shelbyville; grandchildren, Ella, Grace, and Addyson;...
Robert "Butch" L. Schultz, Jr.
Dec 24, 2017
Robert L."Butch" Schultz, Jr, 65, of Shelbyville, passed away, Sunday December 24, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.
Born November 19, 1952 in Freemont, OH., he was the son of Robert Schultz, Sr. and Virginia (Liebeck) Schultz.
Butch married Cathy (Wyrick) Schultz on January 14, 1978, and she survives.
Butch ...
Margaret I. Kaster
Dec 20, 2017
Margaret I. Kaster, 75, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at her residence.
She was born May 22, 1942 in Marion County, IN. She was the daughter of Thomas I. McClain and Gladys (Henderson) McClain.
Margaret married Odas C. Kaster on October 3, 1978 and he survives. They were married for 39 years....

