May 6, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Sprong, 88, of Muncie, passed away on May 6, 2020.  She was born in Attica, IN, on March 31, 1932 to Melvin and Almedia (Howell) Odle.  She married the love of her life, Victor J. Sprong, on December 16, 1966.  She earned her Ph.D. from Purdue.

Mary lived and worked all of her life on...

Apr 29, 2020

Helen Pauline "Polly" Garrett, 99, of Redkey, IN, passed away on April 29, 2020.  Pauline was born in Weiner, Arkansas, on January 31, 1921 to William A. and Antonie P. (Schultz) Schnell.  Pauline married Darwin Myers "DM or Dink" Garrett on March 16, 1941.

Pauline worked alongside her husband as a welder, machine punch operator, and general...

Apr 27, 2020

Donald Rubendall, 93, was welcomed into the presence of God on April 27, 2020 at Forest Park Health Campus in Richmond, Indiana. He was born August 11, 1926 to George M. and Ruby I. Rubendall. He was a HS and college graduate and attended Earlham School of Religion.  "He loved the Lord and was very serious about people giving...

Apr 26, 2020

Joyce Wallace, 80, on Muncie, passed away on April 26, 2020 at Parker Health and Rehab.  She was born on March 20, 1940 in Richmond, VA, to the late Hobart and Mary (Cole) Dye.

Joyce was a surgical scrub nurse from 1976 to the early 1980s at Ball Memorial Hospital.  She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and watching football...

Apr 25, 2020

Christopher Douglas Needler, 55, of Muncie, passed away on April 25, 2020.  He was born on September 25, 1964 in Muncie, to Rosemary Beaty Needler and the late Jerry Lee Needler.

Chris was diagnosed with a form of cancer at a young age and fought the good fight for many years.  He took a strong interest in...

Apr 24, 2020

Crystal Sky Shields, 37, of Muncie, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2020, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital with her loving daughters, Jada and Brooke, by her side. She was born in Muncie on September 22, 1982, to Darlene Crow and Russell Shields.

Crystal will be missed by many, including her children: Brooke Price, Muncie; Jada...

Apr 24, 2020

Linda Ruth "Linni" Rigel, 71 met her Lord early Friday, April 24, 2020 at her residence in Muncie, IN after a hard and courageous battle with Glioblastoma. She was born July 2, 1948 to Harry and Mildred Rigel in Muncie, IN. Despite being physically handicapped from birth, Linni never let this stand in the way of her living a...

Apr 24, 2020

David E. Morgan, 85, of Hartford City, IN, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, April 24, 2020.  He was born August 21, 1934 to Archie C. Morgan and Mary E. Morgan (nee Holloway).  He graduated from Albany High School in 1952.  He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1953—1961, receiving an honorable discharge.

He...

Apr 21, 2020

Mary Bonita Ferguson Dannar June 26, 1929 – April 21, 2020

Mary Bonita Ferguson Dannar was born in San Jon, New Mexico to Merle and Violet Ferguson on June 26, 1929. Early records indicate at birth she was named Bonita, yet within days was known as Mary. She would grow and bring to life the meaning of...

Apr 21, 2020

Florence Opal Chapple, 99, of Muncie, passed away on April 21, 2020.  She was born on March 21, 1921 in Greensburg, IN, to the late George Rolland and Bessie (Martin) Swegman.   She graduated from Greensburg High School.

Florence was a stay-at-home wife and mother most of her life.   She loved to knit and crochet, especially blankets for...