Obituary for Julie Ann Wilhelm-Phillips

JULIE ANN WILHELM-PHILLIPS

Julie Ann Wilhelm-Phillips, 50, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, February 11, 2022, at her residence.

She was born June 11, 1971, in Connersville, one of three children of Robert Keith and Lucy LaVerne Hughbanks Wilhelm.

She was a 1989 graduate of Connersville High School where she played and lettered in three sports, basketball, softball, and volleyball. Julie was offered a basketball scholarship at the University of Southern Indiana. In 2012, she received a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Indiana University East.

For several years, she was a case manager for Lifeline Youth and Family Services of Connersville. For more than four years, she was employed by the Fayette County School System as the freshman success coach. Julie then worked for a year at the Fayette Circuit Court as a court reporter. For the past two years, she worked as an in-home care manager for LifeStream of Richmond.

Her faith in Jesus was like none other. A devout Christian, she was a member of the Grace Church of Connersville and had also attended First Presbyterian Church of Liberty.

Julie was also a member of the Eagles Lodge.

An avid Spartan fan, she loved attending games and supporting Spartan Nation.

In her leisure, she enjoyed hanging out with friends and family as well as playing pickleball with her mother. Most of all, she loved spending time with her precious girls, which were her world.

Many words could be used to describe Julie. She was selfless, strong, brave, and adventurous. She was truly one of a kind. A generous soul, she loved helping others, never knowing a stranger. Without a doubt, she will be greatly missed.

Survivors include her parents, Robert and Lucy Wilhelm; three daughters, Brittney Phillips of Evansville, BrieAnn Phillips of Connersville, and Brooklan Phillips of Connersville; two brothers, Gregg Wilhelm of Mason, Ohio, Bryan (Laura) Wilhelm of Las Vegas; sister-in-love, Melissa Wilhelm of Mason, Ohio; nieces and nephews, Alexandra, Gabrielle, Aiden Joseph, and Kaiser Wilhelm, all of Mason, Ohio, Jacob and Emily of Las Vegas; an uncle, Charles Hughbanks of Connersville; and an aunt, Doris Wilhelm of Florida. She will also be missed by many other “bonus” children, extended family, and friends.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents and two uncles.

Friends may visit from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday with Pastor Tim Billups officiating. Close friends are also invited to a graveside service at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Dale Cemetery.

Online condolences and donations to help with funeral expenses may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.

Obituary for Catherine Pauline Lutz

CATHERINE PAULINE LUTZ

Catherine Pauline Lutz, age 64, of Connersville, died Friday, February 11, 2022, at Reid Health in Richmond.  

Born June 18, 1957, in Batesville, she was one of nine children born to the late Fred V. Sr. and Mazie Jean (Faubus) Marshall. 

She had attended the Logan Creek Pentecostal Church in West Harrison. In her leisure time, she enjoyed gardening and working in her yard, as well as being with her grandchildren. 

Survivors include two children, Frankie Nichols of Connersville, and Steve (Renee) Sauerwein of Batesville; several grandchildren; five siblings, Thomas A. Marshall of Connersville, Fred Marshall Jr. of Brookville, Penny Strunk of Connersville, Carol Dickey of Connersville, and Daniel Marshall of Brookville.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, as well as three brothers, Harvey Marshall, Mike Marshall and Randy Marshall. 

Family and Friends may visit from 12 Noon until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville. 

Funeral Services will be conducted at 1 p.m., Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home in Brookville. Burial will then follow in Lick Creek Cemetery in Connersville. 

Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Lung Association. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Pauline Lutz, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.

Obituary for Melvin Henry Gramman

MELVIN HENRY GRAMMAN

Melvin Henry Gramman, age 95, of Brookville, died Sunday, February 13, 2022, at his residence in Brookville following a brief illness.    

Born December 23, 1926, in Franklin County, he was one of 10 children born to the late Leo and Frances (Wallpe) Gramman. On September 1, 1948, he and the former Rita M. Lunsford were united in marriage, and she survives.

Melvin was retired, having worked for Pepsi Cola for more than 33 years. He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Brookville.

In his leisure time, he enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing, teasing his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and beating anyone in a good game of cards.

Besides Rita, his loving wife of more than73 years, survivors include six children, Karen (Greg) Pflum of Brookville, Donna (Mike) Forthofer of Brookville, Marlene (Dan) Fohl of Cedar Grove, Maureen (Denny) Seals of Cedar Grove, Melanie (Mike) Roberts of Liberty, and Kevin (Sandy) Gramman of Liberty; 13 grandchildren, Brandi Beesley, Heather Gramman, Nathan Roberts, Lindsey Roberts, Kurt Fohl, Jason Fohl, Derek Fohl, Andrew Seals, Holly Meyer, Doug Noah, Brian Noah, Michelle Forthhofer and Heidi Ulfers; 15 great-grandchildren, as well as a great-great grandchild, Jax Beesley.  He also leaves behind three siblings, Ruth (Jake) Stenger of St. Leon, Wilfred (Bertie) Gramman of Indianapolis, and Carrol (Diane) Gramman of Sunman.

 In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Lucille Teufel, Donald Gramman, Delores Ginder, Floyd Gramman Harold Gramman and Sylvia Erhart.

Family and friends may visit from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Saturday February 19, 2022, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 145 East St. Michaels Blvd., Brookville.

Rev. Vincent Lampert will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, February 19, 2022, 11 a.m., at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Michaels Cemetery in Brookville.

Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Michael Catholic Church.  The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Gramman family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.

Obituary for Scott Roemer

SCOTT ROEMER

Scott Roemer, age 59, of Brookville, died Monday, February 14, 2022, at Reid Hospital in Richmond.  

Born January 13, 1963, in Connersville, he was the son of William S. Roemer and Shirley (Schmid) Marr. He was a graduate of Brookville High School (class of 1983). On June 10, 1988, he was united in marriage to Lisa (Shepherd) Roemer who survives him.

He worked for many years as a custodian. In his leisure time, he enjoyed Cincinnati Reds Baseball; and was a fan of country music, with Alan Jackson, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Lorrie Morgan being some of his favorite acts. He always loved a good meal with a cold Coca-Cola and something sweet! 

His greatest accomplishment was his daughter, Neoshia. Despite his personal limitations, he made it a priority to give her one of the greatest gifts of her life: a strong educational foundation that allowed her to excel academically and pursue her higher education and career. 

Survivors include his loving wife of more than 33 years, Lisa Roemer, his daughter, Neoshia Roemer both of Pullman, Washington; his mother and step-father, Shirley (Bill) Marr of Okeechobee, Florida, his father, William Roemer of Brookville; his siblings, Rose (Ray) Boggs of Metamora, Steve (Kim) Roemer of Brookville, Sheila (Buddy) Crank of Laurel, Don (Faith) Roemer of Blooming Grove, Gray Marr of Brookville, LeeAnne Precht of Laurel, and Sandra Boggs of Brookville. Scott also leaves behind a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins. 

He was preceded in death by his step-mother, Carol M. Roemer, his father-in-law, Jennie Shepherd Jr; as well as his grandparents, Frank and Martha Schmid and Cecil and Nadine Roemer.

Family & friends may visit from 4 until 6 p.m. on Friday, February 18, 2022, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.

Rev. Ladona Webb, pastor of St. Thomas Lutheran Church, will officiate the Funeral Services at 6 p.m. on Friday, February 18, 2022, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home. 

The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to once again serve the Roemer family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.

Obituary for Daniel Roberts

DANIEL ROBERTS

Daniel Roberts, 72, of Oldenburg, entered into Heaven on Feb. 11, 2022.

Daniel was born in Brookville, May 17, 1949, a son of the late Mable (Hughes) and Nealie Roberts. He married his love, Kathy Smallwood Roberts on Sept. 24, 1967, in Laurel. They made their life together more than 54 years, and she survives him.

He was a member of the Alpine Holiness Church in Connersville and worked hard to support his family at Hillendbrand Industries. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing with his loving family which include two daughters, Rina Roberts, Kathy Walter; a son, Daniel Neil Roberts; two sisters, Margaret (Tom) Creech, Nancy (Walter) Mullins; three brothers, David (Hazel) Roberts, Rufus Roberts and Claude Roberts.  He will be missed every day by his grandchildren, Branden and Zachary Roberts and great grandson, Carson Roberts.

Gone before him are his siblings, Teresa Thomas, Dorothy McDaniel, John Roberts, Marvin Roberts and Infant Paul Roberts.

Funeral Services will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 16, at Todd Funeral Centre & Crematory in Rushville, IN with Pastor Robbie Rasner of the Alpine Holiness Church officiating. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of the funeral.

Daniel will be buried at Stipps Hill Cemetery in Laurel. Please light a candle and share a memory with the family at www.ToddFuneralHome.com 

Obituary for Ronald “Scott” Aubuchon

RONALD “SCOTT” AUBUCHON

Connersville resident, Ronald “Scott” Aubuchon, 58, died Tuesday, February 8, 2022.

Scott was born to Ronald Cleve and Sandra Kay Trent Aubuchon on November 23, 1963, in Marion County. He attended Connersville High School and Ivy Tech Community College. Scott enjoyed the outdoors and was employed with various landscaping and maintenance companies in Indiana and North Carolina. He was a talented drummer and guitarist and had played in several bands throughout the years. Scott will be missed by his family and friends.

Scott is survived by his sons: Brandon Aubuchon of Bunker Hill and Kyle Aubuchon of Centerville. Brother: Steve (Patty) Aubuchon; sister: Belinda (Ron) Foreman of Connersville; several grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Scott is preceded in death by his brother: Mike Aubuchon; sister-in-law: Juanita Aubuchon.

A memorial service will be conducted at the convenience of the family. Showalter Blackwell Long, Myers Chapel, has been entrusted with arrangements.

Obituary for Joseph Earl Wilson

JOSEPH EARL WILSON

Rev. Joseph Earl Wilson, 90, of Greensburg, passed away February 7, 2022, in Lakeland, Florida. He was born March 11, 1931, in Muncie, to Morgan K. and Corrine (Lewis) Wilson.

Joseph was a graduate of Muncie Central High School Class of 1949. He graduated from Olivet Nazarene University in Kankakee, Illionois in 1959, with a THB degree and later earned his master’s degree in education from Ball State University in Muncie. Joseph dedicated 25 years to teaching for the Shelbyville Central School System. He was a devout Christian and served as a minister for many years as well.

On March 22, 1953, Joseph married the love of his life, Ardith Clevenger. This past year, they were able to celebrate their 68th wedding anniversary.

In his free time, Joseph enjoyed reading and watching sports. He liked to walk for exercise and loved to watch Judge Judy.

Joseph is survived by his wife, Ardith Maxine (Clevenger) Wilson; children, Kathy Jo Wilson, Richard Max (JoAnna), and Daniel (Debra); grandchildren, Stephanie Pruitt, Josine Cleary, Melissa Scott, Ashley Martin, Jared, Ryan, Bradley, and Robert Wilson; great-grandchildren, Addison, Amelia, Mason, Lauren, Abigail, Connor, Bryce, Nathan, and Adelaide; and brother, Dave Wilson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Sharon, and brothers Kenneth, Jim, and George.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. with funeral services officiated by Reverend Perry Cook beginning at 11 a.m. all at the Church of Nazarene in Greensburg. Burial will take place at Cedar Friends Cemetery southwest of Farmland.

In lieu of memorials, the family has asked that you kindly donate your time making a meal for shut ins.

Obituary for Glen Edward (Eddy) Burnette

GLEN EDWARD (EDDY) BURNETTE

Eddy Burnette lost his very long battle with addiction on February 9, 2022. He struggled to find peace on this earth. Born on March 7, 1965, to Claude and Barbara Ann Burnette, Eddy graduated from Connersville High School with the Class of 1983.

Eddy worked as a truck driver for Miller Dairy and later with other trucking companies. He eventually bought his own truck and became an owner/operator until becoming disabled. Eddy was an extremely gifted and talented guitarist. He played unbelievably well from a very young age and had perfect pitch.

Eddy was truly a good person. He had a good heart and hated to see people suffering and in need. When possible, he would try to be of help. He craved the respect that his addiction cost him.

He leaves behind two daughters, Amber (Brent) Wilber, Mary Burnette; four grandchildren Kyleen Wilber, Jackson Wilber, Kennedy Issac, and Owen Blakely; his sister Claudette (Rick) Cornett; two nephews Travis (Nikki) Cornett and Zach Cornett; four aunts; and many cousins.

Eddy was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and several cousins.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 12 p.m. on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Glen Haven Cemetery, Richmond.

Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com. 

Obituary for Marvina “Binky” Zinser

MARVINA “BINKY” ZINSER

Marvina “Binky” Zinser, age 41, of Sunman, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, from liver disease. She was born March 24, 1980, to Larry and Paula Wilson Hensley in Lawrenceburg. Binky graduated from East Central High School and was an employee of Chateau of Batesville as a dietitian. On August 7, 2017, she married Daniel Zinser in Gatlinburg, TN.

When not working, Binky enjoyed watching game shows, doing puzzles, and watching football, especially her Bengals. She always enjoyed spending time with friends and family.

Binky is survived by her loving husband, Daniel Zinser; three children: daughter, Taylor Gerdowsky of Greendale, son, Elijah Ilkanic of Milan, daughter, Kayla Ilkanic of Sunman; one stepdaughter, Mackenzie Zinser of Louisville; parents, Larry and Paula Hensley of Sunman; brother, Scott Wilson of Greensburg; sisters: Stephanie Hartman of Milan, Cheryl (Wayne) Schmidt of Aurora, and Lora (Chris) of Milan, 11 nieces and nephews, 13 great nieces and nephews.

Binky was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Marvin and Ruth Hensley, maternal grandparents, Melvin and Violet Wilson; two aunts: Diana Hensley and Velvie Hellman.

Visitation will be Tuesday, February 15, 2022, 5 pm to 8 pm at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home 107 Vine St. Sunman. Services will be held Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at 10 am at the same location with Pastor Darrell Thayer officiating. Burial will follow services at Old Milan Cemetery. Memorial donations can be directed to the family, payable to Dan Zinser.

For more information, send condolences, or to sign the online guest book go to www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Marvina “Binky” Zinser.