Local obituaries for Neal's Funeral Home
Julie "Nell" Anne Kappes
Feb 21, 2018
Julie “Nell” Anne Kappes, age 50, passed away Wednesday February 21 at St Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born the daughter of Richard and Judy (Peace) Kappes on November 19, 1967. She grew up outside of Osgood along with her brothers and sisters. She attended the Ripley-Ohio-Dearborn School network in Sunman, until the age of 18. Her school...
Raymond Franklin Schmaltz
Feb 20, 2018
After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Raymond F. Schmaltz passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Honor Health Hospital, Scottsdale, Arizona. Raymond was born on July 4, 1966 at Batesville, Indiana to the late Russell and Marie Schmaltz of Osgood, Indiana. Raymond graduated from Jac-Cen-Del High School in 1984. After graduation, he joined the U.S....
Richard Garber Stork
Feb 17, 2018
Richard Garber Stork of Holton, formerly of Osgood and Richmond, Indiana, expired at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 17, 2018. He was the son of the late John Henry Stork Jr. and Ella Mae Garber Stork. He is survived by two brothers, John Henry Stork III of Morgan City, Louisiana, and Robert Franklin...
Joan (Foster) Koenig
Feb 16, 2018
Joan Foster Koenig
FEBRUARY 15, 1930 ~ FEBRUARY 16, 2018 (AGE 88)
Joan Foster Koenig passed away peacefully in her home on February 16, 2018 in Casa Grande, Arizona. Joan was born on February 15, 1930 in Harrisburg, Illinois to the late William and Adria May...
Joan Mary (Peetz) Menchhofer
Feb 7, 2018
The community of Osgood lost a familiar face, Joan Menchhofer 57, passed away Wednesday February 7, at St Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born the daughter of the late Merle and Wilma (Wagner) Peetz on September 1, 1960. She grew up on 700 North and lived there basically her entire life. She graduated from Jac-Cen-Del in the class...
Paul Ivan Stenger
Jan 29, 2018
Paul Ivan Stenger, age 55, of Cross Plains passed away peacefully at his home early Monday morning. He was born the son of the late Edward and Alice (Reese) in Brookville, IN. He grew up in the Brookville area along with his brothers and sisters.
Paul attended Franklin County High School and continued to take classes after...
Lula Mae (Adams) Vaughn
Jan 14, 2018
Lula "Mae" (Adams) Vaughn, age 79, of Batesville passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018, at UC Hospital in Cincinnati, surrounded by her family. She was born a coal miner's daughter on October 1, 1938 in Whitesburg, Kentucky. Mae spent her childhood growing up with her brothers and sisters in the mountains of Kentucky. When she was 17, her...
Christina Anna (Kappes) Hoff
Dec 31, 2017
An inductee of the 2013 Ripley County Basketball Hall of Fame, Christina A. Kappes Hoff, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017 at UC Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born January 15, 1961 in Greensburg, Indiana to the late Raymond B. and Ethel Freel Kappes. She was married to Alvin Hoff on July 27, 1985 at...
Michael Donald Meyer
Dec 29, 2017
Often referred to as the “Mayor of Napoleon,” Michael Donald Meyer……sadly at the age of 63, passed away Friday evening, December 29, 2017 at the IU Medical Center in Indianapolis. Mike was born April 18, 1954 in Batesville, Indiana to the late Donald Leonard and Carol Jean Howe Meyer. He graduated from Jac-Cen-Del High School in 1972...
Coleen Shirley (Collins) Crowell
Dec 15, 2017
Coleen Shirley Crowell, of Napoleon, passed away peacefully at her home on December 15, 2017 with her family by her side. Shirley was born in Shingle Branch, Kentucky (Knott County) on January 4, 1941, the daughter of the late Arthur and Rachel (White) Collins. She moved to the Batesville area at the age of four.
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Hazel B Terry
Dec 8, 2017
Hazel B. Terry was born on July 25, 1922 in Star City, Arkansas to the late Albert Taylor and Mozell Boyd Smith. In 1967 life seen her move to the Community of Osgood, and this became her home for the rest of her life. As the years went one, Hazel became one of the first residents of Buckeye Village...
Maxine Lucille Horton
Nov 26, 2017
Maxine Lucille Horton, age 91 of Rising Sun, formerly of the Napoleon area passed away at Shady Nook Care Center on Sunday November 26, 2017, surrounded by her family. She was born the daughter of the late Arthur Dobbs and Goldie Whittington, in Bartholomew County, IN on May 28, 1926.
Maxine had worked for several years at...
Vickie "Dedee" (Bradshaw) Holliday
Nov 23, 2017
The town of Osgood lost one of its greatest cheerleaders, Vickie Denise “DeDee” Holliday, age 68, who passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017 at her home in Osgood. She was born in Batesville on August 16, 1949, the daughter of the late John and Maude (Huntington) Bradshaw. DeDee had spent her childhood growing up in town. After...
Karl "Fred" Lutes
Nov 20, 2017
Karl “Fred” Lutes, age 60 of the Napoleon community passed away early Monday November 20, 2017. He was born on February 7, 1957 the son of the late Richard and Velma (Kindelsparker) Lutes in Batesville, IN.
Fred grew up in Napoleon area and attended the local school. He entered the workforce early on, and spent 40 years...
Jay Alan Buell
Nov 12, 2017
Jay Alan Buell, age 53, of Holton passed away surrounded by his family Sunday November 12, 2017. He was born on December 4, 1963 the son of the late Frederick Buell and Peggy Lou (Bob) Furst in Greensburg.
Jay began attending grade school at Greensburg, but life seen him move to the Holton area and he began...
Sandra Lee (Sorrell) Morris
Nov 3, 2017
Sandra Lee Morris, age 62 of Cross Plains passed away late Friday November 3, 2017 at her home. She was born on August 31, 1954 the daughter of the late Dwight and Kathleen (Johnson) Sorrell, in Middletown, OH.
She married Charles Morris on March 1, 1975 and he survives at home. The two of them moved to...
Rodney Lee Owens
Nov 2, 2017
Rodney Lee Owens, age 52 passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017 at his home in Osgood. He was born the son of John and Kathryn (Groves) Owens on July 20, 1965 in Batesville. He grew up in Osgood along with his brothers Mark and Mike and sister Mary.
Rodney had spent several years working...
Phyllis J. (Swift) Crum
Oct 27, 2017
Phyllis J Crum, age 89 of Milan passed away early Friday October 27, 2017 at Ripley Crossing in Milan. She was born on March 28, 1928, the daughter of the late Henry and Ruby (Teegarden) Swift in Franklin County. She grew up in the countryside of Franklin County and was a graduate of Brookville High School.
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Ruth Ann (Federle) Gehl
Oct 27, 2017
Ruth Ann (Federle) Gehl, age 83 passed away Friday October 27, 2017 at the Waters of Batesville. She was born on October 18, 1934 the daughter of the late Anthony and Anna (Raver) Federle in Batesville. Ruth Ann was one of seven children that grew up in the Batesville Community. She was a graduate of Batesville High School.
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Mary Ellen (Nash) Wenger
Oct 24, 2017
Mary Ellen Wenger age 81 formerly of the Dillsboro, IN area, quietly passed away early on Tuesday morning, October 24, 2017 at Dearborn County Hospital in Lawrenceburg, IN. She was the daughter of the late Martin and Julia Rasavage Nash Jr who was born in Frackville, PA on September 18, 1936. She married Christ Yost Wenger on September...
