All Obituaries

Eleanor “Ruth” Youngman age 84 of Napoleon passed away on Saturday May 8.  Ruth was born on September 8, 1936 the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Rimstidt) Youngman in Napoleon.  She has been a lifetime resident of Napoleon, growing up with her brothers and sisters and attended Napoleon High School, graduating in the Class of 1954.  Ruth was a familiar face around town working several years in the Knueven store and a faithful attendee of St Maurice...

Harold B Turner, age 83 of Osgood passed away on April 29, 2021.  Harold was born on April 6, 1938 the son of the late Buford and Hester (Burnette) Turner in Scott County, Indiana.  Harold grew up in Scott county and attended Scott County High School.  In the spring of 1956 Harold entered the service and proudly served our country until June 30, 1963.  Upon returning to civilian life, Harold began his work career.  He spent several years working for the Town of...

Steve D Olds, age 69 of Greensburg passed away on Sunday April 25, 2021.  Steve was born on April 4, 1952 the son of the late Edward and Patricia (Reynolds) Olds in Greensburg. Steve grew up in the Osgood community and was a graduate of Jac-Cen-Del High School.  Upon completion of high school, he proudly served in the United States Military.  When his service time was complete, he entered the workforce.  Spending years as a truck driver.  He had recently been...

Kelly Joann Stephen, age 55, of Versailles passed away April 9, 2021.  Kelly was born on December 29, 1965 the daughter of the late Paul and Carol (Dwenger) Rose in Batesville, Indiana.              Kelly loved being a mother and grandma, her family was her greatest joy.  She enjoyed gardening and planting flowers, canning, and stopping at various yard sales. When her grandbabies came along, they became the center of her...

Loraine (Howell) Snively, age 93 of Osgood passed away on March 26, 2021.  Loraine was born on October 6, 1927 the daughter of the late Walter and Catherine (Meyer) Howell in Cincinnati, Ohio. Upon her graduation of school, she would meet and marry Eugene “Gene” Snively on July 11, 1947 at the Osgood United Methodist Church.  After they married, they moved to East Canton, Ohio and began their family.  They were blessed with 2 daughters Yvonne and Cheryl. ...

A gracious smile was lost March 26th, 2021, Timothy “Tim” John Ricke, age 43, of Osgood, Indiana passed away at his home.  He was born on December 18th, 1977 in Dearborn County, Indiana to Richard Sr. and Susan (Gilbert) Ricke.  Tim grew up in Osgood and graduated from Jac-Cen-Del High School in 1997.  He met the love of his life, Renee in 1999 and they were united in marriage on March 1st, 2003, at St. Maurice’s Catholic Church in Napoleon, IN....

Margaret Loretta Hall, age 73 of Osgood passed away on March 16, 2021 surrounded by her family.  Margaret was born on September 5, 1947 the daughter of the late Raymond and Ina (Wesley) Denton in Columbus, IN.  She was a graduate of Columbus North High School.  Margaret entered the workforce spending years with the United States Postal Service and the Steel Workers Union.  She enjoyed doing her crafts, setting on the front porch swing, and spending time with...

Lenna Irene Sheets Ransburg, age 90, passed away on March 10, 2021 in Carmel, Indiana.  Lenna was born on her family farm outside of Delaware, IN on September 2, 1930, daughter of the late Raymond and Ada Smith. She grew up on her family farm until the age of 9, when her family moved north of Osgood.  She was a graduate of Osgood High School Class of 1948.  Upon her high school graduation, she attended Franklin College where she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in...

The Osgood community lost a proud veteran on March 9, 2021, Louis “Louie” Kieffer passed away after a long battle with cancer.  Louie was born on April 16, 1949 the son of the late Raymond and Betty Jean (Myers) Kieffer in Milan, Indiana.  In his early years of school, Louie had attended New Marion schools.  At the age of 14, his family moved to the Osgood community and Louie completed his schooling at Jac-Cen-Del High School.  Upon graduation Louie proudly...

Elson L. Downey of Holton, Indiana passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at The Waters of Dillsboro in Dillsboro, Indiana. He was born April 26, 1945 in Milan, Indiana to the late Floyd Elson and Virginia Rose Shinkle Downey. Elson would proudly serve his country in the US Army from 1965 until 1967. He would later be blessed with four children. He provided for his family by working thirty-four years for Cummins Engine Company in Columbus, Indiana and was a long time member of the Diesel...