Obituaries

Mar 29, 2026

Doris Jane Mathies, 94, of Shelbyville passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Ashford Place Health Campus.

She was born June 7, 1931, in Dubois, IN to Albert Matheis and Lorine (Knies) Matheis.

Jane grew up in the Jasper area and graduated from Dubois High School with the Class of 1949.

She remained in that area until she and her husband moved to...

Mar 24, 2026

Judy Lynn Steele, 76, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at MHP Medical Center.

She was born September 11, 1949, in Shelbyville, IN to Marvin R. Hamilton and Sophia Jane (Gobel) Hamilton.

Judy graduated from Shelbyville High School with the Class of 1967. After high school she went to work for Lincoln National Insurance which later became Safe Co Insurance....

Mar 18, 2026

Robert A. Cooper, 90, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at his residence.

He was born October 15, 1935, in Ross County, Ohio to Hommie L. Cooper and Nana M. (Burnett) Cooper.

Bob graduated from Huntington High School in Ohio with the Class of 1954. He joined the United States Navy and honorably served his country. He had a love...

Mar 15, 2026

Richelle “Rickie” Ketchum, 65, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026 at her residence.

She was born December 25, 1960 in Shelbyville, IN to Richard Harris and Carolyn (Kelly) Harris.

She married John “Wood” Ketchum on October 23, 1992 and he survives. They shared 33 loving years of marriage together.

Rickie graduated from Shelbyville High School with the Class of 1979. She...

Mar 13, 2026

Carolyn Sue Strong, 82, of Fairland, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at St. Franciscan Health.

She was born January 28, 1944 in Indianapolis, IN to Henry A. Russell and Captola (Knight) Russell.

Carolyn Sue was a member of the Northwood Christian Church. She loved flowers and spending time with her grandchildren.

She married Rondell T. Strong on February 4, 1963 and he...

Mar 12, 2026

Patricia Turner, 71, of Fairland, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, at her residence.

She was born March 15, 1954 in Indianapolis, IN to Phillip Wayne Murphy and Katie Lagesse.

Pattie enjoyed taking care of her flower beds through the spring and summer. She cherished the times spent with her grandchildren. Her favorite time was when she was able to take her...

Mar 12, 2026

Phyllis D. (“Moon” Parish) Heck, 78, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born March 4, 1948, in Shelbyville, IN to Evert R. Parish and Marion Mae (Corley) Hague.

Phyllis graduated from Shelbyville High School with the Class of 1966. She worked at Mr. Video for quite awhile before starting at...

Mar 11, 2026

Megan Amberger, 37, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Franciscan Health Indianapolis.

She was born February 19, 1989, in Batesville, IN to Steve White and Tina Amberger.

Megan graduated from Batesville High School with the Class of 2008. She earned her associates degree in arts from the University of Phoenix and was also certified in computer aided drafting. She...

Mar 9, 2026

Janet S. “Jan” Stagge, 80, of Fountaintown, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026.

She was born January 23, 1946, in Shelbyville, IN to John Pursley and Ester (Belter) Pursley.

Jan graduated from Triton Central High School with the Class of 1964. She was a homemaker for many years. She also worked at JoAnn Fabrics for almost 20 years before she retired. She...

Mar 9, 2026

Mary E. Hauk, 91, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at Morristown Manor in Morristown Indiana.

She was born July 10, 1934, in Napoleon, IN to Daisy (Foster) Wainscott.

She married Jack E. Hauk on July 31, 1953, and he preceded her in death in December of 2008.

Mary was Dr. Dalton receptionist for many years. In her pastime she enjoyed...

Mar 6, 2026

William Chris Wagner, 59, of Edinburgh, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, at MHP.

He was born October 25, 1966, in Indianapolis, IN to Harry J. Wagner and Margaret Ann (Solomberg) and raised by Jim Solomberg.

Chris graduated from Southwestern Jr./Sr. High School with the Class of 1985. He was a grateful friend of Bill W. for many years. He was a...

Mar 1, 2026

Mary Kathryn Fox, 91, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Walker House in Shelbyville.

She was born July 9, 1934, in Bloomington, IN to Rola Moore and Frieda (Isom) Moore.

Mary was the owner and operator of Custom Framing until her retirement. In her pastime she was a painter. Her favorite times were spent with her son and grandchildren.

She...

Feb 28, 2026

Russell “Rusty” D. Cooper, 63, of Shelbyville passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026, at IU Health Methodist Hospital.

He was born December 14, 1962, in Shelbyville to Carl E. Cooper and Carol L. (Erlewein) Cooper.

Rusty had worked at Pettit’s Auto Parts since he was 15 years old. He was a truck driver but knowledgeable in all aspects of that business from...

Feb 27, 2026

Donald “Gene” Hewitt passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Hope Indiana.

He was born on November 29, 1938 to parents Herschel and Lorene (Stafford) Hewitt in Shelbyville Indiana. On October 19, 1958, he married Rita Faye Magee and she preceded him in death on January 5, 2020.

He is survived by son Donald Hewitt Jr and...

Feb 26, 2026

Nicole A. (Hillebrand) Mays, 31, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026.

She was born January 1, 1995, in Greensburg, IN to Patrick Hillebrand and Lisa (Cox) Brady.

Nicole graduated from Southwestern Jr./Sr. High School with the Class of 2013. She began working at Walmart for a short time before she started with Southwestern Elementary. Nicole found her true passion of...

Feb 20, 2026

Richard “Ric” Czerwonky, 57 of Indianapolis, IN passed away Friday, February 20, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital.

He was born December 19, 1968, in Chicago, IL to David Erwin Czerwonky and Janice Kay (Magnuson) Czerwonky.

Ric worked at UPS for over 15 years. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 135. He enjoyed watching movies, going to...

Feb 17, 2026

Jason A. Foltz, 54, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at IU Health Methodist Hospital.

He was born February 15, 1972, in Shelbyville, IN to Robert L. Foltz and Bonnie Jean (Colvin) Foltz.

He married Traci (Stieneker) Foltz on July 17, 1993, and she survives.  They spent 33 loving years of marriage together....

Feb 16, 2026

Donal L. "Bud" Mendenhall, 92, of Boggstown, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026, at his residence.

He was born October 15, 1933, in Marshall, IN to Harris Mendenhall and Kathryn (Bostic) Mendenhall.

Bud graduated from Franklin High School with the Class of 1951.  He went onto further his education at Franklin College and graduated with...

Feb 4, 2026

Patrick M. Ellis, 33, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

He was born December 2, 1992, in Chicago, IL to Russell Ellis and Rhonda (Young) Borton.

He graduated from Shelbyville High School with the Class of 2011.   Patrick became one of Shelbyville High School's greatest athletes.  He was a four-year IHSAA state track...

Jan 31, 2026

Steven Wayne Moore, 75 of Edinburgh, IN passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, at his residence.

He was born July 27, 1950, in Indianapolis to Carl S. Moore and Betty (Steenbergen) Moore.

Steve attended Arsenal Technical High School.  He enlisted with the United States Marine Corps in September of 1967.  Steve honorable served his country...