Obituary Collection

Alvin K. Beachy 76 of 4508 TR 365 Millersburg died Monday, January 30, 2017 in Pomerene Memorial Hospital in Millersburg following an extended illness. He was born December 31, 1940 in Holmes County to the late Ben B.F. and Katie M. (Raber) Beachy. He is retired from Bunker Hill Cheese and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He is survived by his wife, the former Sara B. Weaver whom he married February 20, 1964; his brother John (Mary) Beachy of Millersburg, 2 sisters Bena Miller of Millersburg and Malinda Yoder of Dundee, his caregivers Eli (Elsie) Yoder and Betty Yoder all of the home and their children Robert (Emily) Yoder and Matthew (Emily) Yoder all of Millersburg, his step sister Mary (Henry) Mast of Kentucky, step brothers Alvin (Katie) Hershberger of Dundee and Andrew (Fannie) Hershberger of Millersburg, step brother-in-law Henry Miller of Holmesville and step sister-in-law Martha Hershberger of Millersburg. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his step f...

Albert's Story Albert E. Fisher, 83, of Terre Haute, passed away Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Springhill Village Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by his family. Albert was born in Terre Haute, on May 19, 1933, to Herman Fisher and Helen Wilson Fisher. He was a member of Plumbers and Steam Fitters 157 for over 60 years. He was a member of Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church and a graduate of Gerstmeyer High School. He was a veteran of the United States Marines, a member of the Marine Corp League of Terre Haute and a member of American Legion Post 346 for over 60 years. He was a member of the Exchange Club, a bowler as well as an avid sports enthusiast. He also enjoyed collecting and restoring antique tractors and was an avid bird watcher with his wife, Sandy. Albert was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Virginia Fisher, who passed away in 1996. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Virgil Lee Fisher; and a sister, Virginia Bracken. He is survived by ...

Dairel Lee Seabolt Jr., age 63 of Elkhart, passed away Monday, Nov. 21, 2016 at Elkhart General Hospital. Dairel was born Oct. 3, 1953 in Welch, WV to the late Dairel Lee Sr. and Linnette (Odom) Seabolt. Following his high school graduation, Dairel attended the University of Notre Dame. On Dec. 5, 1971, he married Roma Hill in Elkhart. They would have celebrated their 45th anniversary this year. Surviving is his wife Roma Seabolt of Elkhart and their children; Dawn (Henry) Franks of Goshen, Donald (Beth) Seabolt of Syracuse, Sandy (Marty) Simmons of Goshen, and Debby Seabolt of Las Vegas, NV. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and his siblings Deborah (Johnnie) Hollin of Corbin, KY, William (Trish) Seabolt and Raymond (Pam) Seabolt, both of Elkhart, and John (Linda) Seabolt of Swanton, OH. Dairel was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Charlie Seabolt, his sister Betty Sharp and a granddaughter Serenity Seabolt. Visitation will be held from 3-5 pm...

Cheryl Ann Dieckmann DECEMBER 25, 1963 - SEPTEMBER 8, 2016 BIOGRAPHY FUNERAL:  10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Justin White officiating. VISITATION:  4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12 at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service Tuesday. BURIAL:  Garland Brook Cemetery. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Donations can be made to the Bartholomew Consolidated School Foundation and designated to The Cheryl Dieckmann Fund. Cheryl (Dickey) Dieckmann, 52, passed away at 3:44 p.m. Thursday, September 8, 2016, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana’s Inpatient Facility. Cheryl was born Dec. 25, 1963, in Columbus. She was the daughter of James K. and Sharon (Ray) Dickey. Cheryl attended Parkside Elementary, Northside Middle School and Columbus North High School. She graduated from Columbus North in 1982. She graduated from Ball State University in 1987 with a degree in education, and received her Masters in education in 1996 f...

Robert “Bob” Eugene Durham, age 76, of Casey, Ill. passed away at 8:10 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2016 in Terre Haute, Ind. in the presence of his loving wife, son and daughter. He was born January 20, 1940 in Alton, Ill. the son of Dorsey and Kathryn Thomas Durham. He was married September 30, 1967 in Kankakee, Ill. to Sharon Hickler. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Durham; son, Matt Durham and wife, Erica of Indianapolis, Ind.; daughter, Holly Coleman and husband, Mike of Carmel, Ind.; grandchildren, Auggie, Ruby and Grey Durham and Sarah Coleman; brothers, Terry Durham and wife, Kay, of Godfrey, Ill.; Tom Durham of Little Torch Key, FL; and Jim Durham and wife, Connie of Godfrey, Ill.; sisters, Darcy Pawlowski and husband, George of Grand Rapids, Mich.; Patty Taylor and husband, John of Brighton, IL; Debbie Holman and husband, Randy of Bethalto, Ill.; brother-in-law, Duane Hickler and wife, Kay of Litchfield, Minn.; and sister-in-law, Maxine Nickerson of Litchfield, Minn. He...

Melvin C. Oyer Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, , Thursday, April 21, 2016, at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Age 89. Survived by his loving wife Ruth (nee Grieser) Oyer; a son Scott (Christine) Oyer and a daughter Julie (Jeff) Jaskowiak; eight grandchildren Suzanne Oyer, Luke (Heather) Jaskowiak, Janina Jaskowiak, Bradley Oyer, Alyssa (Christopher) Jameson, Gabriel Jaskowiak, Matthew Oyer and James Jaskowiak; a great-granddaughter Emma Jaskowiak; four brothers Sanford (Virginia), Wesley (Virginia), John (Jolene) and Robert (Rebecca) Oyer; two sisters Donna (Glen Miller) Cripe and Janet (Joseph) Harnish. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Dora (nee Springer) Oyer and a brother Franklin (Joyce) Oyer. Longtime member of First Presbyterian Church and owner of Mid America Machinery. Memorial services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 2:00 PM, with t...

Eric C. Emrich, 50, of Whiteland, passed away April 3, 2016. He was born September 29, 1965 in Indianapolis to Marvin and Rita Vest Emrich. Eric was a graduate of Danville High School. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from Purdue University and married Margo T. Cornforth in March of 1996. Eric was a Database Administrator for TeraData for the last 4 years. Eric attended Greenwood Christian Church where he participated in many recreational sports leagues. He enjoyed scuba diving, coaching soccer and swimming. Eric was an avid outdoorsman and loved spending time with his family. Visitation will be Saturday, April 9, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 3:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Thompson Road Chapel, 3333 East Thompson Road. Eric is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Margo Emrich; children, Makenna Emrich, Conner Preston Emrich, Merritt Emrich and Makinly Emrich; parents, Rita and Marvin Emrich; brother, Brian Emrich (Megan...