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Betty R Butts
(Obituary ~ 09/01/16)
Betty R Butts, 82 went home to be with the Lord on August 30, 2016 after a lengthy battle with heart disease, passing peacefully. She lived and raised her family in the Brazil area most of her life. Due to health reasons she moved to Beech Grove, Indiana 5 years ago. She loved being with her family and her church. She was a life long member of the Brazil First Church of the Nazarene before transferring her membership to the South Side Church of the Nazarene of Indianapolis...
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Karen A. (Fielding) Pettit
(Obituary ~ 09/01/16)
Karen A. (Fielding) Pettit, 69, of Brazil, passed away on August 30, 2016 at Exceptional Living Center of Brazil with her family by her side. Karen was born November 30, 1946, in Terre Haute, the daughter of the late James and Julia (Thompson) Fielding. ...
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Roy “Buzz” Hogan Jr.
(Obituary ~ 09/01/16)
Roy “Buzz” Hogan Jr., 87, of Terre Haute, passed away August 31, 2016 at Kindred Southwood Health Campus with his family by his side. Buzz was born May 9, 1929, in Hoosierville, the son of the late Roy Sr. and Julia (Smith) Hogan. He served three years, during World War II, in the United States Air Force. ...
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Jack Emmerson Knox
(Obituary ~ 09/01/16)
Jack Emmerson Knox, 87, of Greencastle, Indiana, and formerly of Clay County, Indiana, passed away at The Waters of Greencastle, September 1, 2016. Jack was born May 17, 1929, in Centerpoint, Indiana, the son of Walter D. and Mary Gertrude (Dierdorf) Knox. ...
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Deanna Kaye Wells
(Obituary ~ 09/02/16)
Deanna Kaye Wells, 71 of Greencastle, passed away August 31, 2016 in Danville, IN. Deanna was born January 26, 1945 in Brazil, IN to the late Kibbe Maurice and Dorothy Orth Snell. She was a 1963 graduate of Brazil High School and attended Indiana State University. On September 27, 1964 she married Larry Wells and he survives...
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David Vernon Brothers
(Obituary ~ 09/02/16)
David Vernon Brothers, 69, Brazil, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born in Brazil, Indiana to the late Joseph Vernon Brothers and Lillian Irene (Reese) Price. David graduated from Brazil High School in 1965, and worked for the City of Brazil for 26 years. He enjoyed playing music, playing poker and spending time with friends and family. David was preceded in death by his brother, Tommy Price and sister, Gail Anne Brothers...
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Margaret Jane (Waller) Haltom
(Obituary ~ 09/05/16)
Margaret Jane (Waller) Haltom passed away on September 3, 2016 at her home after a yearlong battle with Cancer. Margaret was born on March 27, 1955 to Chester and Virginia Waller, she grew up in Marshall, Illinois. She attended Lakeland College. Margaret enjoyed gardening, animals, and spending time with her only grandson...
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Ray D. Beaman
(Obituary ~ 09/05/16)
Ray D. Beaman, 74 of Orlando, FL, formerly of Brazil, died unexpectedly August 17, 2016 in Orlando, due to heart issues. He was born June 22, 1942 in Greencastle, the son of Ralph “Tarz” Beaman and Devona Miller Beaman. He graduated from Greencastle High School, Class of 1960. ...
- Robert E. “Bob” Jenkins (Obituary ~ 09/06/16)
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Marcey Lynn Moore
(Obituary ~ 09/06/16)
After an extended battle with cancer, Marcey Lynn Moore passed away peacefully at her home on August 25, 2016 at the age of 47. Marcey was born to parents Annetta Rector and Marc Beeson on July 27, 1969. She graduated from Clay City High School in 1987 and married her husband, David Moore, on March 18, 1989. Marcey was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend who enjoyed living life to the fullest...
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Charles Eugene McClelland
(Obituary ~ 09/06/16)
Charles Eugene McClelland, 72, Brazil, went to be with the Lord Sept. 1, 2016 at his home with family by his side after a two-and-a-half year battle with cancer. Born February 21, 1944, he was the son of the late Charles and Geneva (Reese) McClelland. Charles married Pam (Cox) McClelland in 1979...
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Rosalie Joan (Schauwecker) Bess
(Obituary ~ 09/08/16)
Rosalie Joan (Schauwecker) Bess, 87, of Clay City, passed away on September 6, 2016 at Bethesda Gardens in Terre Haute. Rosalie was born December 30, 1928 in Clay City, the daughter of the late Jesse and Maude (Ream) Schauwecker. She graduated from Clay City High School in 1947. ...
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Freddie Dean Brough
(Obituary ~ 09/08/16)
Freddie Dean Brough, 67, of Clay City, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly, September 6, 2016 at St. Vincent Clay Hospital. He was born July 4, 1949, in Clay County, Indiana the son of Roy H. and Betty Jane (Burris) Brough. He graduated from Clay City High School with the class of 1969. ...
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James Lee Fagg
(Obituary ~ 09/08/16)
James Lee Fagg, 48, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly, September 7, 2016. James was born on February 18, 1968, in West Terre Haute, Indiana the son of James Wayne Fagg and Judith Ann Fagg. James was currently working at Greenleaf Inc., in Fontanet, Indiana, in Maintenance. ...
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Judith E. Purnhagen
(Obituary ~ 09/10/16)
Judith E. Purnhagen, 78, of Reelsville, Indiana, passed away September 9, 2016, at home with her family by her side, following a lengthy illness. Judy was born October 22, 1937, in Terre Haute, Indiana the daughter of Virgil and Maxine (Sturm) Flynn. She married Lewis Purnhagen on January 26, 1979. They celebrated 35 years of marriage before his passing on November 29, 2014. Judy had worked as a School Cafeteria Worker at Terre Haute North High School for several years...
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Timothy Dale Hofmann
(Obituary ~ 09/11/16)
Timothy Dale Hofmann, 46, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly, September 9, 2016 at home. He was born October 4, 1969, in Brazil, Indiana, the son of Warren and Kathryn (Farmer) Hofmann. Tim graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1988. Tim had worked at Morris Manufacturing and the Brazil City Wastewater Treatment Plant. In his free time he enjoyed target practicing at his family’s farm...
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Christine J. King
(Obituary ~ 09/12/16)
Christine J. King, 36 of Harmony, passed away September 7, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. She was diagnosed with leukemia only six months ago. She was born November 19, 1979 in Clay County, the daughter of Ronald McLin and Ada Schell McLin. She attended Northview High School. She worked at Heartland in Greencastle, and for the past seven years she has worked at the McDonald’s I-70 Location and was currently a manager...
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Judith E. Purnhagen
(Obituary ~ 09/12/16)
Judith E. Purnhagen, 78, of Reelsville, Indiana, passed away September 9, 2016, at home with her family by her side, following a lengthy illness. Judy was born October 22, 1937, in Terre Haute, Indiana the daughter of Virgil and Maxine (Sturm) Flynn. She married Lewis Purnhagen on January 26, 1979. They celebrated 35 years of marriage before his passing on November 29, 2014. Judy had worked as a School Cafeteria Worker at Terre Haute North High School for several years...
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Mr. Thomas Ross Sprouse
(Obituary ~ 09/12/16)
Mr. Thomas Ross Sprouse, 72, of Winston Salem, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016. He was born in Staunton, Indiana on June 27, 1944 to Irvin Franklin Sprouse and Bernice Meneely. Captain Sprouse served in the US Marine Corps and was an A-6 carrier pilot, stationed on the USS Coral Sea from 1970-1971. ...
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Timothy Dale Hofmann
(Obituary ~ 09/12/16)
Timothy Dale Hofmann, 46, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly, September 9, 2016 at home. He was born October 4, 1969, in Brazil, Indiana, the son of Warren and Kathryn (Farmer) Hofmann. Tim graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1988...
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Richard “Rich” Dane Lorenze
(Obituary ~ 09/13/16)
Richard “Rich” Dane Lorenze, 71, of Brazil, passed away September 12, 2016, at Greene County Hospital, in Linton, following a battle with Alzheimer’s and Diabetes. Rich was born in Clay County, Indiana, May 4, 1945 the son of Marshall “Max” Lorenze and Ethel (Krider) Lorenze. He graduated from Staunton High School with the class of 1963. Rich worked with his dad at Lorenze’s Service Inc.. He ran the station until he was unable to do so any longer due to his failing health...
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Robert Lee Jackson
(Obituary ~ 09/13/16)
Robert Lee Jackson, 46, of Troy, Alabama, passed away on 25 August 2016. He was born in Brazil, Indiana on 9 August 1970 to Carol Ann Boyd and Wayne Jackson. Robert joined the United States Air Force after graduating high school. He served in the Air Force for 26 years and retired in 2014...
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Allen “Al” Childs
(Obituary ~ 09/13/16)
Allen “Al” Childs, 86, Spencer, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. Al was born in New Albany, Indiana on May 3, 1930, to Calvin Sr. and Margaret (Horlander) Childs. Al owned and operated Napa Automotive Parts in Ellettsville, Spencer and Brazil, Indiana. ...
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Donald Wayne Miller
(Obituary ~ 09/14/16)
Donald Wayne Miller, 77, of Brazil, passed away, September 13, 2016 at 6:18pm, in his home, following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born February 18, 1939 in Parke County, the son of Seldon and Lorene Craig Miller. He graduated from Bridgeton High School, Class of 1957. In high school, he enjoyed sports and excelled in baseball and track. He was united to Virginia Downing Miller on December 10, 1961. She preceded him in death...
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Erma L. Kirkling
(Obituary ~ 09/15/16)
Erma L. Kirkling, 88, of Clay City, died September 14, 2016, at Owen Valley Health Campus. She was born in her home in Perry Township, March 1, 1928 the daughter of Herbert and Desta D. (Coble) Corbin. She grew up at Art IN where her parents ran a grocery store and post office. ...
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Donald Ray Hinesley Sr.
(Obituary ~ 09/20/16)
Donald Ray Hinesley Sr., 75, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at his home, September 14, 2016 following several years of declining health. He was born December 8, 1940, in Terre Haute, Indiana the son of Jack and Hazel (Barbee) Hinesley. As a young man, Don left school and joined the United States Air Force. He served his country for 23 years before retiring from active duty and returning as an Air Force Civil Service employee where he retired again after an additional 20 plus years of service...
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Jack F. Ruth Sr
(Obituary ~ 09/20/16)
Jack F. Ruth Sr, 64, of Clay City, Indiana, passed away, September 18, 2016, at Union Hospital following an extended illness. Jack was born April 21, 1952, in Rochester, Pennsylvania, the son of Franklin C. and Dorothy (Bender) Ruth. He graduated from Freedom Area Jr. ...
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Stephen Douglas Clark
(Obituary ~ 09/20/16)
Stephen Douglas Clark, 69, of Brazil, passed away September 18, 2016 at Indiana University IU Health Hospital in Indianapolis after a courageous battle with cancer. Stephen was born February 9, 1947 in Greencastle, the son of the late Emerson and Mary (Duell) Clark. ...
- Mary Christina Marsh (Obituary ~ 09/20/16)
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Dorothy Anne Milner
(Obituary ~ 09/21/16)
September 2, 1924 - September 20, 2016 Dorothy A. Milner, 92, of Riley, went to be with the Lord at 9PM on September 20, 2016 in her home, surrounded by her family. She was born September 2, 1924 to John and Mary McLaughlin. Dorothy graduated from Riley High School in 1942 and was married to the love of her life, James Otto Milner, August 1, 1944. ...
- Mathew H. Pollom (Obituary ~ 09/21/16)
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Larry Jay Metz
(Obituary ~ 09/23/16)
Larry Jay Metz, 70, Crawfordsville, passed away Friday morning at home after a long battle with cancer. Metz worked for the State of Indiana for 36 years. He enjoyed having coffee with friends, playing cards, taking care of his granddaughter, NASCAR racing, fishing and loved his dogs...
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Mary Christina Marsh
(Obituary ~ 09/25/16)
Mary Christina Marsh, 101, of Brazil, passed away while living at Westminster Village, September 18, 2016. She was born December 25, 1914, in Terre Haute, Indiana the daughter of Thomas J. and Jessie (Wade) Marsh. She graduated from Wiley High School in 1933 and attended Wabash Brown Business College in Terre Haute for two years...
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Larry Jay Metz
(Obituary ~ 09/25/16)
Larry Jay Metz, 70, of Crawfordsville passed away Friday morning, Sept. 23, 2016, at home after a long battle with cancer. Mr. Metz worked for the state of Indiana for 36 years. He enjoyed having coffee with friends, playing cards, taking care of his granddaughter, NASCAR racing, fishing and loved his dogs...
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John Jason Nicoson
(Obituary ~ 09/25/16)
John Jason Nicoson, 43, of Indianapolis and formerly of Clay City, passed away unexpectedly, September 22, 2016. Jason was born May 19, 1973, in Terre Haute, Indiana the son of John H. and Joellen R. (Schepper) Nicoson. He graduated from Clay City Junior / Senior High with the class of 1991. ...
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Janine A. Riggen
(Obituary ~ 09/25/16)
Janine A. Riggen, 64, of Brazil passed away on Friday, September 23, 2016 at Cloverleaf Healthcare. Janine was born in Queens, NY the daughter of the late Thomas and Ellen Farley. Janine retired from Clay County Healthcare. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Christopher Tork Riggen, siblings, Patricia Farley and Thomas Farley...
- Roberta L. (Whitaker) Mercer (Obituary ~ 09/27/16)
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Myra Ann Froderman
(Obituary ~ 09/29/16)
Myra Ann Froderman, 66, Brazil, passed away Thursday September 28, 2016 at home with her family at her side. She was born in Brazil, Indiana on October 17, 1949 to Myron Newell and Ruth Ann Maesch. Myra attended Staunton High School and later married Robert Ray Froderman. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, decorating, collecting baskets, attending flea markets and festivals. Myra was a member of the Posey Township Fire Department Auxiliary...
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James R. Trefz
(Obituary ~ 09/29/16)
James R. Trefz, 66, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly, September 27, 2016 at St. Vincent Clay Hospital.
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Lionald L. Moon
(Obituary ~ 09/30/16)
Lionald L. Moon, 81, formerly of Center Point, IN, died Friday, September 23, in Indianapolis. Mr. Moon, a retired truck driver for Refiner’s Transport Services, was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Geneva (Wells) Moon-Mitchel, and his wife of 57 years, Freda (Brown) Moon...
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