Obituary for Ashley Jordan Tipton

ASHLEY JORDAN TIPTON

Ashley Jordan Tipton, 31, passed away unexpectedly early Tuesday morning, November 23, 2021, at the home of her parents.

She was born January 29, 1990 in Beech Grove, Indiana, and she was a 2008 graduate of Connersville High School.

A 10-year 4-H member, Ashley enjoyed showing her horse, Barbie. She loved shopping and spending time with family and friends. Ashley had a kind heart, always finding opportunities to “pay it forward.” More than anything, she was a devoted mother to her son, Ryder. She cherished their time together, including watching him play sports.

Ashley was a Certified Nursing Assistant, working in Home Health Care Services.

Survivors include her son, Ryder Trent of Connersville; her parents, Troy and Angela Tipton; a brother, Adam (Larae) Tipton of Florida; a niece, Norah Tipton of Florida; grandparents, Betty Gay and Ronnie Fox of Connersville; two half-brothers, Arik Fox and Max Fox; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her biological father, Ronald Blaine Fox; maternal grandparents, Sandra “Granny San” and Ralph Sturgeon; paternal grandparents, Troy and Geneva Tipton; great-grandparents, Mabel “Nanny” and Jack Charles, and Everett and Ardis York.

Friends may visit from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. Monday, November 29, 2021, at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. Pastor Shawn Tipton will officiate the service. Burial will follow at Dale Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.

Obituary for Charles “Slick” Schoettelkotte

CHARLES “SLICK” SCHOETTELKOTTE

Charles “Slick” Schoettelkotte, age 80, of St. Peters, died Thursday November 25, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was born November 18, 1941, in Batesville a son to Edward and Stella (Ritzi) Schoettelkotte. After graduating from Brookville High School, he joined the Army Reserves. On July 13, 1968, Charles married the love of his life Marlene Retzner at St. Nicholas Catholic Church. Charles retired from Premier Construction, Cincinnati, as a carpenter then worked several years for Franklin County Area Planning. Charles was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. He always enjoyed meeting people, fishing, reading a good book, but most of all enjoyed spending time with his family.

Charles is survived by four children: John (Tammy) Schoettelkotte – Xenia, Ohio, Thomas (Deborah) Schoettelkotte – Metamora, Andrea (Dave) Miley – Sunman, Gina (Wes) Gillman – Brookville, along with nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Eight siblings: Bernie Schoettelkotte, Gene Schoettelkotte, Ellen Rauch, Estelle Gesell, Regina Kunkel, Rita Erhart, Clare McCool, and Sr. Anne Schoettelkotte.

Charles is preceded in death by his parents, wife of 39 years Marlene, grandson Cody Miley, and brother Edward Schoettelkotte Jr.

Visitation will be Wednesday December 1, 2021, 10 am to 12 pm at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow visitation at 12 pm with Father, Vincent Lampert officiating. Burial will follow in St. Peters Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be directed to St. Peter’s Church Cemetery Fund.

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

Obituary for Mae Sawyer

MAE SAWYER

Mae Sawyer, age 85, of Brookville, was called home to the Lord on Friday, November 26, 2021, at the Brookville Healthcare Center in Brookville.  

Born August 15, 1936, in Lebanon, Ohio, she was the only child of the late Ernest V. and Anna C. (Wehrle) Steep. She lived much of her life in Franklin County, and had been a home health aide for many years.

She had attended Emmanuel Baptist Church in Brookville. 

Friends may visit from 12 Noon till 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.

Rev. Mike Holman will officiate the Funeral Services at 1 p.m., Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, burial will then follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville. 

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

Obituary for Martha Frances Oehlman

MARTHA FRANCES OEHLMAN

Martha F. Oehlman, age 90, of Brookville, died Friday, November 26, 2021, at her residence in Brookville.

Born December 26, 1930, in Guilford, she was one of three children born to the late Frank and Susie (Ewbank) Taylor. On January 1, 1953. she was united in marriage to Edward W. Oehlman.  

A homemaker, she along with her husband Ed, owned and operated the Firestone/Brookville Tire Mart in Brookville for many years. It was formerly known as Taylor Brothers and was started by her family many years ago. 

She was a member of the Brookville United Methodist Church in Brookville, where she was also a member and past president of the United Methodist Women; sang in the choir, and faithfully participated in the church bereavement dinners for many years. Additionally, Martha was a previous member of Tri Kappa and was a founding board member of Youth for Christ. She and Ed were also founding members of the Metamora Performing Arts. 

In her leisure time, she enjoyed golf, bridge, gardening, and spending time with her family. She was an excellent cook, and wonderful Mother and Nana. 

She is survived by Ed, her loving husband of nearly 69 years, two children, Rhonda Hofer (Junior) of Brookville, Keith (Patsy) Oehlman of Guilford, her sister and best friend, Clara Lewis of Guilford; eight grandchildren, Dustin Hofer, Brett (Amber) Hofer, Derek (Brandi) Hofer, Brooks (Hannah) Hofer, Amber (Dan) Morris, Laura (Joshua) Shelton, Tyler (Kristina) Oehlman, Sarah (Alex) Robinson; as well as 16 great-grandchildren. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Cynthia L. Oehlman who died August 9, 1970, as well as a brother, Charles ‘Chuck’ Taylor. 

Family and friends may visit from 5 p.m. till 7 p.m. on Monday, November 29, 2021, at the Brookville United Methodist Church, 150 East 8TH Street, Brookville..

Rev. Steve Rundel will officiate the Funeral Services at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at the Brookville United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Cynthia Oehlman Foreign Language Scholarship Fund through the FCCF. 

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

Obituary for Vickie Elizabeth Settlemoir

VICKIE ELIZABETH SETTLEMOIR

Vicki E. Settlemoir, age 70, of Brookville, died unexpectedly Saturday, November 20, 2021, at her residence in Brookville.  

Born March 9, 1951 in St. Louis, Missouri she was the daughter of the late Edward John and Ollvette Agnes (Boly) Settlemoir. 

Survivors include three sisters, Cynthia (Michael) Hoy of Noblesville, Marguerite (Hans) Weimann of Creve Coeur, Missouri, Elizabeth (Peter-Deceased) Frisella of Palm Coast, Florida; two brothers, Dr. Hyet (Sheree) Settlemoir of Shiloh, Illinois, Edward (Jan) Settlemoir of Granite City, Illinois; a step-brother, Gary (Barb) Schmitz of Lees Summit, Missouri. 

She began her training at Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing in St. Louis, Missouri where she earned her RN accreditation in 1972. She completed her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Missouri St. Louis (UMSL) and her Master’s Degree in 1997 from Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville (SIU-E) as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Her early career included years as a St. Louis ER Nurse and at Planned Parenthood in Springfield, Illinois. Her most rewarding position was the majority of her career working with Dr. Joanne Guttman in the Family Practice at the Health Center in Brookville, which began in 1999, until her retirement in 2017.

She enjoyed caring for and bringing comfort to those around her throughout her life with thoughtful and personal attention to patients, friends, and family. Among her duties as a care provider were health checks to shut-ins and nursing home residents. She treated both urgent and long-term care patients with compassion and steady practiced hands.

Memorial contributions in her honor may be directed to National Public Radio (NPR) or Planned Parenthood. 

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

Obituary for Pamela Sue Griffin

PAMELA SUE GRIFFIN

Pamela Sue Griffin, 42, of Connersville went home to be with her mother and the Lord early Tuesday morning, November 23, 2021, at Reid Health of Richmond where she had been a patient since November 11.

One of two children of Jimmy Dean and Jacqueline Diane Chasteen Drew, Pamela was born in Connersville on November 4, 1979, and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1998.

On October 13, 2016, Pamela married Leonard Farris Griffin in Connersville. Mr. Griffin survives.

For more than 10 years, Pamela was employed as a sales associate at Hallmark of Connersville.

She was a member of New Life Ministries and in her leisure time, enjoyed watching movies, listening to music, and playing Uno. Pamela also enjoyed going to the movie theater, bowling, and attending music concerts.

Besides her husband of five years, Leonard Griffin, survivors include a daughter, Shae Jessee (Jordon Ogle) of Connersville; a brother, Tyler D. Drew of Connersville; her father, Jimmy D. Drew (fiancé, Tina Vaughn) of Connersville; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Pamela was preceded in death by her mother, Jacqueline Diane Drew on March 31, 2020; and her maternal and paternal grandparents.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. Pastor Jeff Meadows will officiate. Burial will follow in Lick Creek Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com. 

On advice from attorneys, BTC members are no longer answering questions from taxpayers

By John Estridge

Without publicly stating, having a vote or anything of that sort, the Brookville Town Council changed its public comment policy.

On advice of council’s attorney firm for which the taxpayers are paying, Bose McKinney and Evans of Indianapolis, town council members will no longer answer any questions from the public, even when they are submitted to council ahead of time as was the policy prior to this non-announcement.

Brookville resident Derrike Kolb submitted questions involving the proposed Residential Tax Increment Finance District, the purchase of the golf course and the attorneys BTC hired and the taxpayers are paying for.

When Kolb discovered he was not on the Tuesday night, November 23 meeting agenda, he contacted Brookville Clerk-Treasurer Gina Gillman on why Kolb was not on the agenda. Gillman emailed him the answer.

“On the advice of counsel, Board members will not take public comments or questions at this time. I have copied Attorney (Tammy) Davis on this email as well.”

Kolb’s questions BTC members were advised not to answer were:

  1. Who are the attorneys representing from the engagement letter signed at the last special meeting, Town board members or the town?
  2. Where is the golf course going to be represented in the 2022 budgets? Where are losses or gains going and coming from?
  3. When the golf course is no longer a golf course and after the time it has to be held as a green space, what funds are going to be used to pay back the Bond early?
  4. This residential TIF you mentioned in the grant paperwork, when are you thinking the declaration date would be if everything you believe turns out?
  5. In your mind what would the funds captured by the TIF be used for?

 BTC President Curtis Ward and BTC Member Chuck Campbell are under investigation by the Indiana State Police for possible Conflict of Interest, felonies, regarding the purchase of the Brook Hill Golf Club. A special prosecutor is part of the situation.

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Obituary for Joe E. Witter

JOE E. WITTER

Joe E. Witter, 75 of Brookville, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 12, 1946, in Richmond to Mark Witter and Helen Rose Witter. 

On April 18, 1968, he married Colleen M. Corso in Oxford, Ohio. 

Joe was a member of the American Legion and the Bath Conservation Club. He served on the Union County College Corner Joint School District School Board from 1986 until 1990. 

Joe was a farmer his entire life throughout Bath Township. 

When he wasn’t in the fields you could find him watching Indiana University Basketball. He also enjoyed drinking an ice cold beer with his friends. 

Along with his loving wife of 53 years he is survived by his daughters, Denise (Kevin) Smith and Jennifer (Brownlow) Townsend; a son, Todd (Amy) Witter; grandchildren, Jacob Smith, Garrett Townsend, Emma Witter, Lilly Witter, Phoebe Witter, Justin Ramsey, Allison Townsend and Mason Ramsey; a sister, Rosina (Don) Showalter; his in-laws, Mick (Sandy) Corso, Mary (Gordon) Gabbard, Marge Corso, Jack (Marge) Corso, Pat Brindle, Judy Riegler and Pam (Ben) Niehoff; and many nieces and nephews. 

Joe was preceded in death by his parents; brother in laws, Don Brindle, Bill Riegler, Morry Corso and sister in law and brother in law, Kay and Jim Alexander. 

Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Urban Winkler Liberty Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. 

Obituary for Paul F. Wiwi

PAUL F. WIWI

Paul F. Wiwi, 81 of Union County passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021. He was born on August 27, 1940, in Union County to the late Al Wiwi and Fern Dudley Wiwi.  

Paul went to College Corner Union School for 12 years. He served in the United States Army from 1963-1965. 

On August 27, 1966, he married Beverly Eisele at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Oxford, Ohio. Together, they were blessed with two children, Melissa and Eric.  

Paul lived all his life in Union County and on the present farm since 1948. He started farming with his father as a young boy and continued throughout his life. 

Paul was a Union County commissioner for 13 years. He was on the board of the Union County Co-op for 38 years. Paul also served on the county Area Plan and Board of Zoning Appeals. Paul was always interested in the county government and enjoyed serving his community. In 2016, the year of the Indiana Bicentennial, Paul was a torch bearer for the county. 

Paul had also served on the Farm Bureau Incorporated Board for 40 years. In 2019, he became a 50-year member of Farm Bureau. He was involved in Union County 4-H for many years and always looked forward to watching his children and grandchildren participate in the county fair.  

Paul was an active member of the Franklin County Antique Farm Machinery Club and an avid tractor puller. Above all he cherished his time spent with his family and his grandchildren.  

Paul will be greatly missed by many including his wife of 55 years, daughter and son in law, Melissa and Steve Posco of Union County; son and daughter in law, Eric and Kelly Wiwi, of Union County; four grandchildren, Callie Posco, Adyson, Anderson and Atleigh Wiwi; brother and sister-in-law, Mark and Suzanne Wiwi, of South Bend; nieces and nephews; and many friends.  

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Marilyn Bardon.  

Visitation for Paul will be held on Friday, November 26, from 4 pm until 8 pm at Urban Winkler Liberty Funeral Home, 310 N. Main St. Liberty, Indiana 47353. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 27, at 11:30 am at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church, 404 E. Vine St. Liberty. Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Oxford, Ohio.  

Memorial contributions can be made in honor of Paul to one of the following, College Corner Fire Department, Union County 4-H Association and/or Liberty FFA Chapter, those can be made at the funeral home.  

To sign the online guestbook or to leave the family with a personal message visit www.urbanwinklerfuneralhome.com.