Mar 31, 2019

Jerry Charles Rench, 80, of Muncie, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019, following an extended illness.  Jerry was born on October 14, 1938 in Muncie, the son of La Vaughn and Dorothy Rench.  Jerry is a 1956 Muncie Central High School graduate.

Following graduation, he joined the U.S. Army National Guard and proudly served our country...

Mar 25, 2019

Alvie Johnnie Bickford, 92, of Muncie, passed away on March 25, 2019.  Alvie was born in Pikeville, TN, the son of Claude L. and Artie L. Bickford.

Alvie is a U.S. Navy veteran.  He drove semi trucks for Duffy Tool in Muncie for over 20 years, retiring in 1992.   He had a love for animals as well...

Mar 21, 2019

Robert Wayne Brenneke, 79, of Anderson, passed away on March 21, 2019. He was born on April 22, 1939, in New Castle, IN, to the late Wayne Robert and Susan Josephine Brenneke.

Robert worked as a self-employed cabinet refinisher all of his life.  After his initial retirement, he then sought work for 10 years with Five Star...

Mar 20, 2019

Ollie Lee Patrick, 85 of Albany, died Wednesday morning, March 20, 2019 at his residence. He was born June 3, 1933 in Upper Tygert, KY and was the son of the late Ottiest & Mary Edie (Fannin) Patrick.

Ollie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. He proudly and honorably served his country in the...

Mar 18, 2019

Hugh R. Ferris, 94, retired banker and private pilot, passed away peacefully with his wife and daughter by his side on March 18, 2019, at Signature Health Center.

He was born in Muncie, Indiana, on September 1, 1924, to John (Jack) O. Ferris and Veda Roller.   He attended Muncie schools and graduated from Central High in 1941. ...

Mar 15, 2019

Barbara Sue (Craw) Artrip Fouts, 87, Indianapolis, but formally of Eaton and Muncie, passed away on March 15, 2019.  She was born to the late Jay and Irene Craw, in Eaton, on March 22, 1931.  She attended Eaton school district until 1946; the Muncie Area Career Center in 1977; Indiana Business College to 1978; and Indiana Vocational Technical College...

Mar 14, 2019

Billy Lee Nelson, 82, of Eaton, passed away March 14, 2019.  He was born to the late Charles and Thelma Nelson on May 29, 1936 in Muncie.

He retired from Yellow Freight after 30 years of dedicated workmanship.  Billy participated in several championships for both State and National rodeos.  He also took the first-ever Sportsman Award.  Billy...

Mar 14, 2019

Rosalyn Kay Bustos, 77, Muncie, passed away on March 14, 2019.  She was born to the late Frederick and Elizabeth Hickey on March 3, 1942 in Muncie.   Rosalyn married the love of her life, Allen L. Bustos.  She worked as a Nurse's Aide in area nursing homes.  She was a member of the Eagles Ladies Auxiliary.  She enjoyed camping...

Mar 13, 2019

LeRoy Herman Janz, Jr., 75, of Anderson, passed away March 13, 2019.  He was born to the late Edna and LeRoy Janz, Sr. on August 14, 1943 in Washington, Pennsylvania.  He graduated from Muncie Central High School.  He lived most of his life in Muncie.   He worked at Irene Byron Hospital in Fort Wayne as a CNA.  He then...

Mar 3, 2019

Charles David "Flagman" Unger, 84 of Muncie, died Sunday morning, March 3, 2019 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born October 2, 1934 in Bluffton, IN and was the son of the late Charles Andrew and Mildred Florence (Somers) Unger.

Charles loved racing and anything that had a motor and wheels, from motorcycles, cars, and...