All Obituaries

Donald Edward Oconnor, age 75, of Osgood passed away on August 6, 2022 at Manderley Health Care in Osgood.  He was born on November 15, 1946 the son of the late Edward and Patricia (Murphy) Oconnor in Cincinnati, Ohio. Donald entered the United States Army and proudly served in Vietnam.  He completed his education and then entered the workforce.  He had worked several years as a plumber. He is survived by daughter Dawn Oconnor of Lawrenceburg and grandson Jacob...

Rachel Lee Ent Dufrene, age 44, left this earthly body and gained her wings on July 29th.  She was born in Lawrenceburg, IN on December 12, 1977 to Norman and Vicki Ent. Upon completion of high school Rachel spent several years being a hostess at restaurants such as The Railroad Inn and The Sherman House.  Her bubbly personality and beautiful; smile made this a perfect job for her.  She was able to meet and marry the love of her life Cory Michael Dufrene on September 20, 2003...

William Caray Wilson, age 50, of Moores Hill passed away on Sunday evening surrounded by his family.  William was born on July 25, 1971 the son of Phillip Wilson and Deborah Patton in Dearborn County, Indiana.               William fought health issues his entire life, but was a proud graduate from Milan High School Class of 1990.  He had a passion for eagles and loved everything about them.  He enjoyed...

Susan Elaine (Gilbert) Ricke, 80, of Osgood, IN. passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Manderley Health Care Center in Osgood, IN. She was born on September 9, 1941, in Milan, IN. to the late Frank Warner and Margaret Ann (Chestnut) Gilbert. Susan was great in the kitchen; known for her sugar cookies, fresh corn, and of course her fabulous peanut butter fudge. She was a very talented seamstress and enjoyed using her talents in sewing, knitting, crocheting, and quilting to bring joy to...

Debra Marie Irene Butz, age 63 of Osgood passed away early Thursday June 23, 2022 at her home outside of Napoleon.  Debra was born at Batesville Hospital on August 26, 1958 the daughter of the late George and Marlene (Herbert) Manlief.  Debra was a graduate of South Decatur High School.  She had several love and passions in her life.  She enjoyed working in the custodial department at Batesville Primary for over 25 years, her sickness made her retire last fall.  Her...

Nicholas Harley Willoughby, age 31 of Aurora, Colorado, formerly of Osgood passed away on June 2, 2022.  Nick was born on March 16, 1991 in Madison, Indiana the son of Briggs Willoughby and Stefanie (Abner) Winters. Nick grew up in the Osgood community and was a graduate of Jac-Cen-Del High School Class of 2009.  Upon completion of high school Nick entered the workforce.  In the fall of 2019, looking for a change in life Nick moved to Colorado and worked for Kroger...

  Judy Schebler, age 70, of Osgood, IN passed away on Sunday,June 5 at her home, while surrounded by her family.  Judy was born in Milan, IN on November 30, 1951, the daughter of the late William and Roberta (Ake) Hopkins. Judy grew up in the Milan community along with her sisters.  She was a graduate of Milan High School, Class of 1970.  She entered the workforce after school.  Judy’s career spanned for over 30 years...

Nell Johnson Alexander of Napoleon passed away at 8:34AM on Friday, May 27th at “Our Hospice of South Central Indiana” in Columbus.  Nell was born on January 24, 1925 in Crabtree, Tennessee.  She was the daughter of Carrick and Laura Johnson who both have preceded her in death.  As a child Nell was always caring for animals on the family farm and later acquired the desire for nursing after attending to her ill uncle and aunt.  A year after graduating from...

One of our favorite social butterflies passed away early morning on May 29, 2022.  Landon Douglas Turner, age 19, of Osgood, lost his life in an automobile accident.  Landon was born on January 27, 2003 in Batesville, Indiana the son of Ahnjayla Turner.  Landon attended Jac-Cen-Del High School graduating in 2021. During high school he began working for Jesse Comer Excavating, and he continued to work there full time upon graduation.  In high school, Landon played...

  Nilda Josephine “Jo” “Josie”(Cochran) Monroe of Rexville passed away late May 13.  She was born on June 11, 1937 in Casey County, Kentucky the daughter of the late Earl and Clara Ann (King) Cochran.  After her graduation from high school in Kentucky, life would see her move to Indianapolis for work.  From 1954-1964 she worked at State Auto Insurance Company.  While in Indianapolis, she would meet and marry Charles Monroe Jr. on May 3, 1964...