All Obituaries

Robert “Bob” George Henry Wischmeier, of Brownstown passed away peacefully on the afternoon of December 1, 2023, at Hoosier Christian Village with his family by his side. He was 84 years old. Bob entered this life on April 6, 1939, in Seymour, Indiana. He was the oldest born to the loving parents, Oren and Selma (Darlage) Wischmeier. Bob spent his entire life in Jackson County. He served in the Indiana National Guard. On April 20, 1968, at St. John Sauers Lutheran Church, Bob...

Alvona (Begley) Hackman, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on the morning of October 30, 2023, at Schneck Medical Center.  She was 89 years old.  Alvona (also known as Tony) married Omer Hackman on June 17, 1956, at Sauers Lutheran Church, Seymour, IN.  Later she and Omer joined St. Peter's Lutheran Church of Brownstown, IN, where they worshiped their remaining years.  Alvona graduated from the Spencerian Commercial School in Louisville with a Private...

John Steven Combs, of Vallonia, passed away unexpectedly at the home on September 19, 2023. He was 68 years old. John entered this life on April 5, 1955, in Seymour, Indiana. He was the only child born to the late Charles and Ines (Hawn) Combs. John grew up in Jackson County and was a graduate of Brownstown Central High School, Class of 1973. On September 6, 1978, he was united in marriage to Peggy (Acton) Combs. This union of over 45 years was blessed with three children, John, and twins,...

Violet Kay (Wessel) Wischmeier, of Brownstown passed away peacefully on the late evening of August 13, 2023, at IU Bedford Hospital with her family by her side. She was 78 years old. Violet entered this life on December 29, 1944, in Tampico, Indiana. She was one of thirteen children born to the loving parents, Wilbert H. and Viola (Steinkamp) Wessel. Violet spent her entire life in Jackson County. She was a graduate of the Tampico High School, Class of 1962. On April 20, 1968, At St. Johns...

Doris Woods, of Medora, passed away on the early afternoon of August 13, 2023, at Hoosier Christian Village surrounded by her loving family. She was 77 years old. Doris entered this life on August 4, 1946, in Freetown, Indiana. She was the last born to the late Ted and Marie (Grider) Stafford. She was the little sister to Robert, Cletes, MaryAnn and Janet. Doris lived in Jackson County her whole life, never travelling far from home. She attended Medora Community Schools, and then later went...

Cathy Ann (Phillips) Smith, of Medora, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 9, 2023, at Seymour Crossing surrounded by her loving family. She was 66 years old.  Cathy entered this life on June 7, 1957, in Bedford, Indiana. She was the daughter of the late Dean and June (Shelton) Phillips.  Cathy grew up in Medora and graduated from Medora Community Schools, Class of 1975. Cathy spent most of her life in Jackson County, never traveling far from Medora. On June 8, 1975,...

Claire L. Ratley, of Medora, formally of Springdale, Ohio, passed away peacefully on the evening of July 30, 2023, at Baptist Health Hospital of New Albany, Indiana with his loving family by his side. He was 95. Claire entered this life on February 4, 1928, in Emporia, Kansas. He was the second born to LeRoy and Bertha M. (Monnard) Ratley. He was the brother to Claude, Roy, Dewayne, Delbert, Cecil, and MariAnna. He was raised in the Methodist Faith and grew up in Newton, Kansas. At the age...

Sylvia Davidson England, of Medora, passed away on the evening of July 3, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital of Indianapolis with her loving family by her side. She was 87 years old. Sylvia entered this life on June 21, 1936, in Oneida, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late Oscar and Ciller (McQueen) Davidson. She was the sister to Edith, Blane, Dallas, Clarence, Dessi and Pam. She grew up in Medora and graduated from Medora Community School in 1953 at the age of 16. On July 31, 1954, at...

James Michael Stephens, of Brownstown, passed away on the night of July 2, 2023, at Schneck Medical Center of Seymour. He was 78 years old. Mike entered this life on June 4, 1945, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born to the late Benjamin and Ruth (Smith) Stephens. Mike grew up in Russell Springs, Kentucky, before his family moved to Johnson County, Indiana around the Edinburgh area. Mike heard the call to serve his nation and volunteered to serve in the US Army. He served three tours in Vietnam...

Anthony Wayne Temple, of Brownstown, passed away on the early morning of May 31, 2023, at his daughter’s house with his family by his side.  He was 60 years old. Tony entered this life on January 8, 1963, in Salem, Indiana. He was the second to last born to loving parents, Harold and Betty (Standiford) Temple.  Tony spent most of his life in Jackson County and was a graduate of Brownstown Central high School. On August 23, 1985, Tony was united in marriage to Donna (Dean)...