Obituary for Brenda Faith Yorn

BRENDA FAITH YORN

Brenda Faith Yorn, age 65 of Milan, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at University of Cincinnati Hospital. The daughter of Virgil H. and Audrey (Shoopman) Woods was born on July 1, 1956, in Batesville.

Brenda is a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Sunman.

She is survived by her husband, Charles Kelly Yorn; sons, Myron Eric Shaver Jr. (Rachel), Hobie Shaver (Shannon) and Jeremy Decueber; daughters, Adryanna Hoffman and Ann Gardner; 11 grandchildren, four great grandchildren; along with her siblings, Tim Woods, Donna Palmer, Norma Hudson, Glenna Goodin and Jesse Henry.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two sisters and brother, Molly, Tiny and Virgil M. Woods.

Visitation will be Monday, November 1, 2021, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. followed by1 p.m. funeral services all at Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville. Pastor Donny Gates officiating. 

Memorials may be given to Meyers Funeral Home to help the family with funeral costs by bringing to services or mailing to: Meyers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 202, Batesville, IN 47006.

You are welcome to leave a message here for Brenda’s family in the online guestbook.

Obituary for Sandra Kay Spaulding

SANDRA KAY SPAULDING

Sandra Kay Spaulding, age 67 of Batesville, passed away on October 27, 2021 at Creekside Health and Rehabilitation Center in Indianapolis. The daughter of Louis R. and Celia (Lipps) Neukam was born on December 11, 1953, in Batesville.

The1971 Batesville High School graduate worked for Hill-Rom for many years before retiring in 2012. Sandra was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Batesville Ward. 

She is survived by her daughter, Cassandra Spaulding-Shields (Cory) of McCordsville; step-son, Trevor Spaulding (Shannon) of Portland, OR; and sister, Mary Jo Neukam of Greensburg.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William L. Spaulding and brothers, Louis Michael Neukam and Robert Neukam.

Visitation will be Wednesday, November 3, 2021, from 10-11 a.m. with 11 a.m. funeral services immediately following all at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Batesville Ward. Directly after the service the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be providing a luncheon. Burial will be at 2 p.m. in St. Paul Cemetery in Sunman.

Memorials may be given to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in honor of Sandra or to Cancer Research. They may be brought to services or mailed to: Meyers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 202, Batesville, IN 47006.

Please feel free to leave a memory or a message of comfort to Sandra’s family in the online guestbook.

Obituary for Swayne Talbot Hauri

SWAYNE TALBOT HAURI

Swayne Talbot Hauri, 51, of Connersville, passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 27, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born January 6, 1970, in Richmond, to Richard Allen Hauri and Barbara Ann Johnson Hauri. He was a 1987 graduate of Connersville High School.

On May 22, 2004, Swayne married Nanette Jo Taylor in Connersville. Mrs. Hauri survives.

For many years, he was a heavy equipment operator in the area. He was very successful at owning and operating his business, Hauri Hauling. He also had a commercial lawn care operation, and he worked in general maintenance at Stant Manufacturing for 28 years. Previously, he had worked at Visteon for 12 years.

In his leisure, Swayne enjoyed camping, ATV riding, and being with family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Nanette Jo Hauri of Connersville; a son, Cody S. Hauri of Connersville; his father, Richard Allen (Rebecca) Hauri of Connersville; a brother, Stuart (Angie) Hauri of Connersville; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Ann Hauri, who passed away August 30, 2006; an infant sister, Jeannie Lin Hauri, who passed away April 2, 1972; and his grandparents, Levi and Fern Johnson, Frank and Siney Hensley, and Joseph and Ruth Hauri.

Friends may visit from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 6, 2021, with Reverend Jerry Rader officiating.

Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com. 

Obituary for Tony Ray Gibbs

TONY RAY GIBBS

Tony Ray Gibbs, age 61, of Metamora, died late Wednesday night October 27, 2021 at his residence in Metamora, Indiana following a battle with cancer.

Born June 23, 1960, in Connersville, he was one of nine children born to the late Bob and Bessie Gibbs. On July 30, 1984, he was united in marriage to the former Donna Hackney, and she survives.

Tony attended the Brookville Church of Christ where he was recently baptized. In his leisure tim,e he enjoyed playing golf, mowing grass and visiting with family and friends.

Besides Donna, his loving wife of more than 37 years, survivors include three children, Daniel Gibbs of Metamora, Sherri Gibbs of Ft. Wayne and Walter (Mary) Privett of Metamora; two grandchildren; eight siblings, Fred (Jane) Gibbs of Killeen, Texas, Robert (Karen) Gibbs of Metamora, Lester Gibbs of Greensburg, Barbara (Vernon) Metcalf of Brookville, Jeanette Werner of Greensburg, Randy Gibbs of Greensburg, Wayne (Leann) Gibbs of Batesville, and Teresa Gibbs of Osgood.

In keeping with Tony’s wishes there will be no public services. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society. 

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

Rainbow trout to be stocked in Smalley Lake

Indiana Department Natural Resources press release

Indiana DNR, working in conjunction with the Connersville Parks Department, plans to stock 1,000 rainbow trout an average of more than seven inches long into Smalley’s Lake on Nov. 2.

The trout for the fall stocking are surplus fish produced by the Curtis Creek Trout Rearing Station, a DNR facility in LaGrange County.

The DNR also stocks Smalley’s Lake annually with channel catfish; however, fishing opportunities for other species are somewhat limited by the lake’s low nutrient levels. This trout stocking is being done to increase fishing opportunities at the lake when most native fish are reducing their activity due to falling water temperatures.  

Smalley’s Lake is at the southern edge of Connersville in Fayette County on the east side of State Road 121 within the John Conner Nature Preserve Trail Park as shown on the DNR’s Where to Fish interactive map at on.IN.gov/where2fish.

For more information on the lake, contact the Connersville Parks Department at 765-825-5244 or parks@connersvillein.gov.

A fishing license and trout stamp are required to harvest trout, and both can be purchased at on.IN.gov/INhuntfish. There is a seven-inch minimum length limit and a daily bag limit of five trout. There is no closed season for taking trout from inland lakes.  

Obituary for Larry Marvin Heim

LARRY MARVIN HEIM

Larry Marvin Heim was born on January 30, 1944, in Marion County, to Clarence and Mary Heim. He died October 26, 2021 in Cornerstone Hospice House in The Villages, Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents Mary and Clarence Heim, his twin brother Jerry Michael Heim, his grandson Cody Michael Heim and his sister Janet Sue (Heim) Morris.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years Carol Ann (Hall) Heim of Leesburg, Florida, his son Blake L. Heim, Rebecca (Niehoff) Heim, and twin grandsons Cameron Blake Heim and Curtis Alan Heim all of Wildwood, Florida. Also, surviving are his niece Jeri Jan (Morris) Mosley of Camden, Arkansas and nephews Randy Blair Morris of Seabrook, Texas and Michael Aaron Heim of New Castle.

He graduated from Carthage High School in 1962, Manchester University in 1966, and earned his Masters Degree in Chemistry from the University of South Dakota in 1973. Marvin had a natural gift for teaching and taught math (mostly calculus) and chemistry in Brookville. He taught for more than 30 years. He was a wrestling coach and was the first computer coordinator for Franklin County Community School Corporation. He touched the lives of many former students.

Growing up in Indiana, Marvin began farming at a young age. He loved fresh vegetables and continued gardening after he quit farming. He also enjoyed fishing, cooking and woodworking. He especially enjoyed trap shooting with his grandsons and watching them compete.

Marvin had a passion for golf. The last five years he and Carol moved to Pennbrooke Fairways in Leesburg, Florida, where they could enjoy playing golf together.

In lieu of a service Marvin donated his body to science to help further the research towards the treatment and cure of prostate cancer.

Obituary for Marjorie E. Brett

MARJORIE E. BRETT

Marjorie E. Brett, 89 of Rushville, passed away on October 26, 2021, in her home.

She was born on March 26, 1932, in Rush County, to the late John L. and Wanda F. (Fielding) Huffman. She was a 1950 graduate of Rushville High School. Marjorie married Earl I. Brett on September 15, 1950, and he preceded her in death on November 29, 1985. She was a member of Ben Davis Creek Christian Church. Marjorie was apart of the King’s Daughters.

Marjorie is survived by her sons, Danny L. Brett of Rushville, Scott A. Brett of Rushville and Wade E. (Ellen) Brett of Rushville; daughters, Debra (Dale) Muckerheide of Greensburg and Wanda Brett of Laurel; three grandchildren, Christopher, Brian and Douglas Muckerheide; and several great-grandchildren.

Marjorie is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and siblings, Audrey Smith, Delza Huffman and Norma Dux.

Services will be held on Friday, November 5, 2021, at 1 p.m. in Moster Mortuary, with Howard Bullard presiding. Friends are welcome to visit the family from 11 a.m. until the service in the mortuary. Entombment will follow in East Hill Shrine Mausoleum.

Obituary for Lois E. (Jones) Colgate

LOIS E. (JONES) COLGATE

Lois E. (Jones) Colgate, 74, of Connersville, passed away on October 28, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. Lois was born on August 25, 1947, in Owsley County, Kentucky to the late William G. Robinson and Sophia Strong Robinson.

Lois had been a member of IUE Local 919 as well as the Moose Lodge # 1160 in Connersville and Amvets Post # 11 also in Connersville. She was also a member of Community Gospel Church in Connersville.

In her free time, she loved to travel and see new places. She also liked spending summers on the boat and going to flea markets as well as taking motorcycle rides when she had the chance. Most of all, she loved being with her family.

Lois devoted 31 years to Ford Electronics and Refrigeration/Visteon where she retired on July 30, 2001.

Lois will be greatly missed by her husband whom she married on May 5, 2017, Clarence Colgate; a daughter, Tammey (Jeff) Ference; three sons, Randy (Tracey) Atkinson, David (Marina) Atkinson, and Fred Atkinson; two brothers, Verlon Robinson, and Kenneth “Leon” Robinson, eight grandchildren, Krysta, Chelsea, Daeyna, Taylor, Jessie, Jacob, Preston, and Justin; three great grandchildren, Phoenix, J.C., and Maya;  as well as several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a husband and father of her children, Robert Atkinson, and two brothers, Glendon Robinson and Clifford Robinson.

Visitation for Lois will be held on Monday, November 1, 2021, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Urban Winkler Funeral Home, 513 W 8th Street Connersville, IN 47331. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will immediately follow in Dale Cemetery.

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

Obituary for Tara Marie Bowman (complete)

TARA MARIE BOWMAN

Tara Marie Bowman, age 41, of Greensburg, died unexpectedly Tuesday, October 26, 2021, in Laurel. 

Born August 15, 1980, in Batesville, she was the daughter of the late Douglas L. and Rose Ann (Lecher) Bowman.

In her younger years Tara had been active with 4-H, and had enjoyed reading.

Survivors include paternal uncle Edward (Alicia) Bowman, maternal aunts and uncles, Katie (Steve) Schmidt, Kathleen (Robin Darby) Lecher, Raymond Lecher, Kathleen Lecher as well as many cousins and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, William and Martha Lecher; and paternal grandparents, Zach and Jessie Bowman; as well as an uncle, Tim Lecher.

Family and friends may visit from 10 till 11 a.m. on Monday, November 1, 2021, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.

Minister Jerran Jackson of the Clarksburg Christian Church will officiate the Funeral Services on Monday, November 1, 2021, 11 a.m., at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville, Indiana. Burial will then follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville. 

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Behavioral Health and Addictions Program C/O Margaret Mary Health, 11137 US 52, Brookville.  The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored serve the family of Tara Bowman, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.

Obituary for Eugene “Gene” C. Westerfeld

EUGENE “GENE” C. WESTERFELD

Eugene C. (Gene) Westerfeld, 78, passed away on October 25, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Gene was born July 1, 1943, in Batesville, to Raymond and Alvena (Siebert) Westerfeld.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia Westerfeld and two sons: Jeffrey A. (Darla) Westerfeld, Greensburg, Douglas S. (Vanessa) Westerfeld, Greensburg, eight grandchildren, Amanda J. Westerfeld, Steven A. Westerfeld, Zachery R. Westerfeld, Austin J. Westerfeld, Dustin A. (Liz) Westerfeld, Brett D. Westerfeld, Abigail K. Westerfeld, Isabelle V. Westerfeld, and three great grandsons, Allan Westerfeld, Ian Westerfeld, and Stark Westerfeld. Gene is also survived by one brother Steve Westerfeld, Holton. Preceding him in death were his parents, brother Kenneth (Rita) Westerfeld.

Gene was raised on his family farm, just south of New Point, and attended New Point High School. He spent those early childhood years working on the farm with his brothers and as a bag boy at the local Batesville Kroger. On February 8, 1964, he married his sweetheart, Virginia Westerfeld (Wilson). They were blessed with two sons, Jeffrey and Douglas, born in 1966 and 1970, respectively.

During those early years, he worked several jobs. Namely, Amos Plastics, Steinkamp & Company, Hillenbrands, and Public Service. In 1968, he took over the family business and was farming full-time until he retired in 2005.

Gene had a passion for farming, antique tractors, and frequenting the country roads of his “neighborhood” in whatever truck he owned at the time… which was probably red and always American-made.

Gene was a life-long member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Crossroads and the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Visitation will be Friday, October 29, 2021, from 5 – 8 p.m. at Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville. The funeral will be Saturday, October 30, at 10 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Batesville, IN. Rev. Creighton Leptak Jr. officiating.

Memorials may be given to St Paul Lutheran Church Crossroad Cemetery Fund.  They may be brought to services or mailed to: Meyers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 202, Batesville, IN 47006.