Obituaries from February 2023

Barry E. Soltz, 74, of Greencastle, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, Pa., and raised in Gary, Barry met his wife, Sandy, through a blind date set up by his mother, and the couple courted for several years before marrying in 1970...

Paul Edward Alleyn, 57, of Greencastle, passed away on Jan. 29, 2023 at his residence after battling a long term illness. He was born in Indianapolis on Jan. 25, 1966 to Joseph and Vivian Alleyn. Paul worked as a drywall installer for many years. He was also a volunteer fireman for the Fillmore Fire Department and a clerk-treasurer for the Town of Fillmore several years ago. He enjoyed spending his free time hunting, fishing, cooking, racing and spending time with family...

Edward D. Gross, 60, Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. Born Nov. 23, 1962 in Greencastle, he was the son of Gerald and Beatrice (Hayes) Gross. He was a graduate of Greencastle High School. Ed worked at Heartland Automotive and had previously worked as a guard at the Putnamville Correctional Facility for 31 years...

Cathy Denise Taylor, 70, of Coatesville, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Born Feb. 22, 1952, in Greencastle, she was the daughter of Marion Eugene and Barbara (Judy) Smythe. She was a graduate of South Putnam High School in the class of 1970, received her LPN license from Ivy Tech in 1981 and then her RN license from IUPUI in 1991...

Jana Kay Alenduff, 60, of Indianapolis, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. She was born on July 11, 1962, to Joseph and Patricia (Johnson) Alenduff in Indianapolis. Jana liked to color, send cards and made miles of paper chains. She enjoyed traveling and going to camp. Jana liked to receive pictures and videos of her nieces and nephews. Jana was a gold-medal Special Olympian and her favorite events were basketball, the standing long jump and bowling...

Judith Ann (McKenna) Sparks, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, after a long illness. She was born to Dora May McKenna on Dec. 1, 1955. Judy enjoyed crocheting, playing Uno, reading, listening to old country music and playing with her dog Lulu...

John Ray Dobson, 66, of Reelsville, passed away Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. He was born March 16, 1956 to the late John and Lois (Neese) Dobson. John married Laura (Sauter) Dobson on June 26, 1981, and she survives. In addition to his wife he is also survived by his children, Felicia Romalia of Reelsville, Thomas Dobson of Reelsville, and Michael (Danielle) Dobson of Reelsville; sisters Marilyn (Joe) Walden of Greencastle, Nancy (Steve) Gardner of Florida, Martha (Ed) Kendall of Greencastle, and Becky Jaeger of California; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.. ...

Eleanor “Ellie” Ypma died Jan. 28, 2023, in Greencastle. She was 83. Eleanor was born in Brookings, S.D., and grew up in Lafayette, Ind. She spent most of her life as a resident of Greencastle, most recently as a resident of Asbury Towers. Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, and is survived by her sister, Dorothy Garrison of Greencastle. ...

Betty Joan Rissler, 93, of Greencastle, formerly of Reelsville, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. Born April 1, 1929 in Bicknell, she was the daughter of Ross and Bessie (VanCleve) Torr. She was a graduate of Greencastle High School, Class of 1947...

Charlotte Jean Romanic, 80, of Greencastle, passed away Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023. She was born Feb. 28, 1942, to George and Fern Cannon. She grew up in Rosedale and later moved to Chicago, Ill., where she graduated high school...

Michael E. Skinner, 50, of Greencastle, passed away Feb. 18, 2023 at Union Hospital following an illness. A lifetime resident of Greencastle, he was born on May 28, 1972 to Lester, who preceded him in death, and Linda Skinner, Greencastle. Michael is survived by his children, Zachary (wife Codi) Skinner, Zoe Skinner and Ros Skinner; granddaughter Aria; sister Leslee Skinner Barber; significant other Nicole Campbell; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends...

Linda L. Dorsett, age 83, of Greencastle, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. She was born on Dec. 20, 1939, in Belle Union to the late Kenneth and Lola (Parker) Salsman. She married Ronald Dorsett on June 1, 1957, and he preceded her in death on June 27, 2020...

Gloria Teresa Kersey, 87 of Roachdale, went to her heavenly home on the morning of Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on May 31, 1935 to Vincent and Frances Naudus. On Oct. 23, 1954, she married the love of her life, Larry Kersey, and they shared 68 wonderful years together...

Edna Bernice (Crawley) Emrick, 90, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, died on Jan. 16, 2023 in Land of Lakes, Fla. She was 90. Originally from the rolling hills of northern Owen and southern Putnam counties, Bernice was born on Jan. 9, 1933 to Clara (Galimore) Crawley and William Daniel Crawley...

Lynnette C. Bryant, age 59, of Cataract, passed away Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. She was born in Danville on Nov. 29, 1963, to the late James and Barbara (Comadoll) Bryant. She is survived by her son, Dustin Bryant, and his wife Danielle; grandchildren Heath James Bryant, Maxwell Bryant, Quentin Bryant, Maya Bryant, Nevaeh Bales, Malia Bales and Eliza Bales; siblings Wendy Scheurich, Mary Gutierez and husband Charlie, Greg Bryant and Jamie Tingle; and also many nieces and nephews...

Betty Naomi Mishler, 83, of Greencastle, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born March 28, 1939 in Newberry, the daughter of Clarence and Bessie Naomi (Fish) Rollins. She attended school in Switz City and Marco, graduating from Marco High School in 1957...

William E. Kehrer, of Winona Lake and formerly of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully in his residence surrounded by his family on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 at the age of 81. Known to most as Bill, he was born in Indianapolis on July 7, 1941, the son of Albert and Hazel Kehrer (Knauer)...