Obituaries from December 2019

Mark Allen Cassida, 69, of Quincy, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born Aug. 17, 1950 in Putnam County to Wilbur Woodrow Cassida and Melva Pauline (Dyar) Cassida. Mark was a 1968 graduate of Cloverdale High School and attended ISU until 1970...

ou Ella Hendrich, 90, born Jan. 18, 1929, passed away at Mill Pond Health Care on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 with her family by her side. She was a lifelong resident of Fillmore, and graduated from Fillmore High School in 1947. She was active in the Order of the Eastern Star and a member of Fillmore Methodist Church...

Rev. Verl Wesley Winslow, 100, passed peacefully from earth to Heaven at 9:15 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, from Heritage Pointe, Warren, Ind. He was born on Aug. 8, 1919, in Kokomo to Otto Wesley Winslow and Edythe Mae (Harrell) Winslow. He was united in marriage to Lois Jean Fowler on Jan. 25, 1941 in Kokomo...

Robert G. Rice, 82, of Cloverdale, passed away Sunday Dec. 1, 2019. Born Jan. 21, 1937 to the late Verlie and Dorothy (Cooper) Rice. Bob graduated from Purdue University with a degree in electrical engineering. He was an Air Force Veteran and a member of the American Legion...

Benedict Joseph “Ben” Dulaski II, 81, of Avon, passed from this life on November 28, 2019. He was the son of Benedict Joseph Dulaski and Virginia Cunningham. His parents met in Moscow, where his father was with the U.S. State Department, and his mother was studying concert piano with the Moscow Conservatory of Music...

Delores “Dee” Alward, 84, of Monrovia, passed away to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019. She was born in Owen County to the late Emmett Shumaker and Mary Finchum Shumaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a twin brother, Forest Shumaker...

Gregory W. Boese passed away suddenly in his own home on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Amy née Choate, devoted father of Tyler, loving son of Tom Boese and Barbara Warmbold Boese and dear brother of Drew Boese. Family and friends are to gather for the memorial visitation on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside, Ill. (located between Mannheim and Wolf Road). Interment will be private...

James A. Tilley, 74, of Greencastle and formerly of Brazil, passed away at his home on Sunday, Dec. 1, surrounded by family, following a lengthy illness. Jim was born on June 21, 1945, in Brazil, the son of Cecil and Kathryn (Joyner) Tilley. He graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1963...

Max Ralph Clodfelter, 91, passed away at the Putnam County Hospital Tuesday evening, Dec. 3, 2019 surrounded by family. He was the oldest son of Ralph and Ruth (Overpeck) Clodfelter, born Aug. 30, 1928 in Portland Mills. He was a 1947 graduate of Bainbridge High School, and was a member of the First Baptist Church, Greencastle...

Daniel Robert Tesmer, 75, of Greencastle, walked through the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019. Born Jan. 28, 1944 in Norwalk, Ohio, he was the son of Theodore and Ruth (Lutts) Tesmer. Dan was a 1962 graduate of Bainbridge High School. Dan was a “giver” who always helped those in need most proudly, was a devoted Christian who spent nearly every day of his adult life reading and spreading the word of the Lord...

Ellen Joan Cash, 87, of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, at Mill Pond Health Campus. Ellen was born in Fillmore on March 8, 1932, the daughter of Chester and Louisa (Cline) Cunningham She was a graduate of Fillmore High School. Mrs. ...

Lisa Anne Scarff, 55, of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, surrounded by her family. Lisa was born in Greencastle at Putnam County Hospital on Feb. 7, 1964, to her father Donald Beaman (deceased) and her mother Sharon Beaman. Lisa was a graduate of Greencastle High School in 1982...

Teresa Ann Evans, 61, Greencastle, passed away on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 at Putnam County Hospital in Greencastle. She was born on Oct. 12, 1958 in Putnam County and was the daughter of Harold Leroy and Anna Mae (Carmichael) Evans. Teresa loved listening to music and playing electronic games. She liked to spend her evening spoiling her dog Peanut...

Shane Allen Wright, age 32, of Cloverdale, passed away Dec. 3, 2019. He was born Nov. 7, 1987 to Nicholas S. and Rhonda (Flinchum) King. Shane is survived by his mother Rhonda King; children Katlyn Wright, Shane Wright Jr. and Chase Wright; brother Chris Sutton; and sisters Tracy Sutton and Amy Wright...

Sue Anne (Dean) Williamson, 85, of Bainbridge, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. She was born on July 18, 1934 in North Salem, the daughter of the late Harold “Farmer” and Nell (Kendall) Dean. Sue was a 1952 graduate of North Salem High School. She married Richard “Shorty” Williamson on June 24, 1956, and he preceded her in death June 11, 2008...

Phyllis Louise Priest, 68, of Greencastle, passed away at home on Nov. 28, 2019 surrounded by family. Phyllis was born in Columbus, Ohio, to Gladys and Dudley Bailey on March 13, 1951. She married her lifelong husband, Wayne Priest, on Aug. 9, 1969...

Jimmie Ray Thomas, 85, of Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. He was born May 28, 1934 in Clinton, the son of George Edward and Iva (Reynolds) Thomas. Jim worked at Duke Energy for several years, retiring as a substation manager. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Masonic Temple and Scottish Rite...

Charlene M. Krominaker, 85, of Greencastle, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. She was born on Dec. 25, 1933 to Charles A. and Geraldine (Clodfelter) Marsteller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Carla Krominaker, and brother, Charles E. Marsteller...

Howard Eugene “Howie” Custis Jr., 60, of Fillmore, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. He was born July 19, 1959 in Greencastle, the son of Howard Eugene and Grace (Bumgardner) Custis. He was a graduate of Greencastle High School. Howard worked in maintenance at Walmart Distribution Center for more than 10 years and had previously worked at Oxford Automotive for 27 years...

Robert Allen VanSickle, 47, of Greencastle, passed away in his home on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. He was born Aug. 8, 1972 to Jerry and Catherine (Pitt) VanSickle. He graduated from South Putnam High School. Robbie enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors. He was an avid NASCAR fan. He spent most of his life working as a carpenter, and had such a natural talent when it came to his work. He loved rock ‘n’ roll music and playing the drums...

Norma Irene Knauer, 89, of Rockville, passed away on Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 at her residence. Norma was born in Lonaconing, Md. on April 4, 1930, the daughter of Peter A. and Agnes Isabelle (Keplinger) Smith. Mrs. Smith was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church, and was a past state president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW. Norma worked for 21 years at American Health Network as a billing clerk...

John Michael Eiteljorge, 76, of Fishers, passed away on Dec. 12, 2019. Michael, as he was commonly known, was born in Greencastle on Jan. 22, 1943 to parents John F. and June M. (Coffey) Eiteljorge. He worked during his career in marketing with Hartford, CNA, Freemont and retired from DFAS, where he worked in accounting...

Rose Ann Lotz, 83, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Asbury Towers. Rose was born in Kokomo on Dec. 26, 1935, the daughter of Willard M. and Julia Lynn (Harlan) White. Rose pursued her degree in business at UCLA. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Daughters of 1812...

Kevin Anthony Honeycutt, 44, of Midlothian, Va., passed away Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. He was born Sept. 3, 1975 in Danville to the late Joel K. Honeycutt and Lorraine (Faletic) Pryor and she survives. He owned and operated his own business, H&H Home Repair...

A celebration of life service for Joyce Ann Huber, 61, of Williston, S.C., will take place at 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 22 in the Folk Funeral Home Chapel, Williston, with Dr. Stephen Burnette officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30-3 p.m. at the funeral home on Sunday...

Mitchell Lee Cheatham, 88, of Reelsville, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019 at Putnam County Hospital. Mitchell was born in Bumpus Mills, Tenn. on Feb. 24, 1931, the son of Atlas and Myra (Mitchell) Cheatham. He was a 1949 graduate of Southport High School...

Wanda Jean (Boswell) Pugliese, 65, of Bainbridge, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family. Wanda was born in Greencastle on May 29, 1954, the daughter of Robert Ernie and Mary Catherine (Lukenbill) Boswell. She was a 1973 graduate of Greencastle High School...

Robert Dale Bell, 89, passed away on Monday, Dec. 23, 2019 at his daughter’s home in Center Point,surrounded by his family. He was born in Brazil, Ind., on Oct. 30, 1930 to the late George and Martha (Muncie) Bell. He attended Brazil High School and then served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict...

Robert “Bob” R. Delp Sr., 92, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019. He was a retired mechanic for Chrysler and a farmer in Hendricks and Putnum counties. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member of Cornerstone Christian Church. He was also a member of the Private Pilots Association, the International Flying Farmers Association and the Washington Township Avon Fire Department Merit Board from 1999-2003...

Patricia A. Terry, 74, of Estero, Fla., died Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019 at her residence, after recently being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by her loving husband, Ron and her precious cat, Rocky. Patricia was born on Dec. 15, 1945 in Indianapolis, a daughter of the late George C. and Olive I. (Schatzley) Walters...

Charlotte Marilyn Churchill, 94, of Greencastle, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 in Austin, Texas, surrounded by her family. Charlotte was born in Greencastle on Oct. 31, 1925, the daughter of Charles and Mackie Lee (Cartwright) Brown...

Faith Marie (Fitzsimmons) Capps, 48, of Greencastle, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Faith was born Feb. 6, 1971, the daughter of Russell and Judy Fitzsimmons...

John Alfred Sturgeon, 82, of Greencastle, went home to his heavenly father on Dec. 21, 2019 at his home, surrounded by family after a 10-month battle with renal cancer. John was born on May 3, 1937, in Glenford, Ohio, to Frank Elbert Sturgeon and Katharine (Crabill) Sturgeon...

Bernard “Shug” Wahl, 92, Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019. Born Jan. 24, 1927 in Dale, he was the son of Simon and Eleanor Katherine (Koenig) Wahl. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the United States Navy. Bernie was a union carpenter for over 40 years and served as the Greencastle building inspector for four years. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion, Carpenters Union and Deer Creek Coon Hunters Club...

William Leon Arnold, age 87, of Greencastle, passed away Monday, Dec. 23, 2019 in the St. Vincent Heart Center in Carmel. He was born on April 12, 1932 in Putnam County. Leon had retired from IBM and had farmed all of his life in the Mt. Meridian, Fillmore and Coatesville areas. He was a dedicated member of the Putnam County camp of Gideons International and elder emeritus of the Fillmore Christian Church in Fillmore, where he served faithfully...

Betty L. Cline, age 83, Cloverdale, passed away Friday, Dec. 27, 2019 at Asbury Towers in Greencastle. She was born in Putnam County on Aug. 10, 1936, the daughter of Robert A. and Gertrude France Ziegelman. Betty had been a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Richard L. ...

Franklin D. R. Boehm Sr., age 80, passed away Friday, Dec. 20, 2019 at Putnam County Hospital. He was born in Covington, Ky. on March 10, 1939 to Charles and Mary Boehm. He did a three-and-a-half-year stint in the Army and was honorably discharged of all his duties, and then made a career out of being out on the road. He was an over-the-road truck driver for most of his life and retired in 2004...

Delores T. Hudson, 87, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2019, at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. Delores was born in Indianapolis on Aug. 22, 1932, the daughter of Orville and Lenora Perle (Browning) Thomas. She was a graduate of Greencastle High School...

Benedict “Dick” Francis Tucker II, 77, of Greencastle, joined his beloved wife in heaven on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. Dick was born in New York, N.Y. on Oct. 3, 1942, the son of Benedict F. and Ruth H. (Hammond) Tucker. He was a graduate of Huntington High School in Huntington, N.Y. He attended Ohio Wesleyan University before enlisting in the United States Air Force...