All Obituaries

Rita Jean Marquardt, age 74 passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Decatur County Hospital in Greensburg, Indiana. She was born April 16, 1945 in Rush County. Her parents were the late Charles and Rosemary Whittaker Wilder. Rita married Roger Carl Marquardt and he preceded her in death. Survivors include her stepmother Ruth Wilder of Shelbyville, daughters, Rose Marie Powers, Rita May Palmer, Karen Kay Palmer all 3 of Shelbyville, Peggy Lynn (Toby) Timberlake of Osgood and...

Judith K. Livers, age 75 of Osgood, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at her home. Judy was born on August 26, 1944 in Houston, Texas as the daughter to the late James and Katherine Judy Dunn. She married Leland Rigdon, and they were blessed with two sons, Thad and Mark Rigdon. Leland preceded her in death on February 6, 1999. Judy then married James Allen Livers on July 12, 2002 and he still survives at home. Judy loved to nurture and care for people. With this loving...

Kenneth “Kenny” Theodore Wendelman, age 82 of Osgood passed away early November 13, 2019 at Arbor Grove in Greensburg.  Kenny was born on December 7, 1936 the son of the late Irvin and Myrtle (Schwipps) Wendelman in Dearborn County Indiana.  Kenny grew up in the Milan area and was a member of the famed 1954 Milan Indian State Champs. After high school, he entered the work force.  He spent his entire career in the construction field.  For several years, he...

Catherine Marie Hedger, age 64, of North Vernon passed away on Monday October 14, 2019 surrounded by her family and close friends.  Catherine was born in Hamilton Ohio on October 29, 1954 the daughter of the late Chester and Mary Lou (Ritchie) Collins.  She grew up outside of Osgood and attended school at South Ripley. After school she would marry Stanley Hedger and they raised 2 daughters.   Stanley preceded her in death, and she would marry Anthony Tucker on April 9,...

Lois C Dean an important loving member of the Napoleon area community, passed away on October 8, 2019 surrounded by her family in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  Lois was born on July 29, 1930 the daughter of the late Benjamin and Cecilia (Ross) Finnell. in Covington, KY.  She grew up in the Napoleon area and was a proud “Bearcat” graduating from Napoleon High School in 1948.  Lois was a faithful and lifelong member of the Napoleon United Methodist Church, she enjoyed...

Every community has them, every community needs them… leaders. The town of Osgood lost a true leader on Sunday October 6, 2019.  The entire community now mourns the loss. M. Shawn Negangard; age 65, passed away at UC Hospital in Cincinnati.  Shawn was a lifelong citizen of the town of Osgood; born, raised, and contributing to as many aspects of the community as he could. Shawn was born in Milan, Indiana on February 15, 1954, the son of the Charles Franklin and Phyllis...

Kimberly Ann Lewis age 61 of Rising Sun, Indiana passed away October 10, 2019 at The Waters of Rising Sun. She was born May 13, 1958 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late John Earls and Charlotte Webb O’Toole. Survivors include two daughters; Billie Rae and Bonita (Jimmy Billiter) all of Aurora, Indiana. Three brothers survive; Mike and Johnny Earls and Jimmy (Deborah) O’Toole all of Cincinnati, along with five grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.  Kimberley  was...

John Eugene Eytchison, age 71 of Lawrenceburg, Indiana passed away October 8, 2019 at Ridgewood Health Campus in Lawrenceburg. He was born August 4, 1948 in Anderson, Indiana to the late John and Mary Chandler Eytchison. He was a proud US Marine veteran. John had lived and worked primarily in the Cincinnati area most of his life. He was blessed with three children who all survive. Robert (Doris) Eytchison of Hamilton, Ohio; John (Kathy) Eytchison of Aurora, Indiana and daughter Michele...

Clara (Asche) Felix, age 100, said her final goodbyes to family and friends on Sunday September 22, 2019.  She was born on April 12, 1919 the daughter of the late Charles and Esther (Raney) Asche.  Clara lived her entire life in the Delaware community, growing up there and attending school along with her brothers and sisters. Clara would meet Jack Felix, and they were married on April 25, 1942.  They would continue to live in the same area and build their home on Old...

The man, the myth, the legend, John Michael Gayheart passed away on September 1, 2019 following an accident outside of Osgood.  He was born on September 29, 1971 the son of James Gayheart and Carrie Noble.  John grew up on Adams Church Road along with his brothers and sisters.  He attended Jac-Cen-Del and completed school in 1991. After school, John worked a few years for Schuerman’s Dairy farm.  He then went on to farm for a few years on...