All Obituaries

William L. Wimberg, age 93 of Osgood passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. His family was by his side. He was the son of the late Wm. and Fronia Ottman Wimberg. He married the love of his life, Ruth “Jerry’ Lewis and they were married for 73 years. Bill was a proud WW II Airforce Veteran. He had worked for International Steel near Evansville, Indiana for 38 years serving as the Vice President of Sales. After retiring, in 1986 he and Jerry moved to their farm near...

Roy Thomas, age 53, of Osgood passed away at his home early Saturday morning, April 6, 2019.  He was surrounded by those he loved most.  Roy was born on August 20, 1965 in Batesville, the son of William and Patricia (Landes) Thomas.  He grew up and spent his entire life in the Osgood community. Roy was a graduate of Jac-Cen-Del class of 1983, where he enjoyed playing basketball, baseball, and golf.  Shortly after finishing high school he met Jan (Dixon) of Milan, and the...

Lois “Anne” French, age 79 of Osgood, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at the Manderley Health Care Center in Osgood. She was born April 3, 1939 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Donald W. and Lois Huff Mink. Anne married Philip Edwin French on May 31, 1967 and he preceded her in death on May 14, 2004. Along with being a loving wife and mother, she also loved her community. She was a long-time member of the Osgood United Methodist Church, past member of the Osgood Lions Club...

Mary Ann Smith was born March 2, 1951 in Manitoba, Canada. Her parents were the late James Russell and Olive French Pettit. She was a proud Native American of the Cree tribe. Something that she enjoyed and was close to her heart due to her heritage was “Fancy Shaw,” a form of native American dancing. Mary also loved doing bead work, which allowed her to give beautiful pieces to her family. She provided for her family by working as a truck driver for many years. She loved this...

Ona Mae (Ellenburg) Peetz, age 73, of Napoleon passed away March 19, 2019 surrounded by family.  Ona was born in Winston County, Alabama on July 5, 1945 to Samuel and Ruth Ellenburg.  She spent her childhood years growing up along with her brother and sisters. Ona worked various places over the years, at one of those she met Milt Peetz, and life would see them spend the next 45 plus years together.  Ona had worked for several years as a Certified Nurse Assistant in...

Rochelle Moore, age 52, of Versailles passed away March 18 at Highpoint Health in Lawrenceburg.  She was born on October 28, 1966 the daughter of Paul Gibson and the late Ruthine Collins.  Rochelle had attended Jac-Cen-Del High School.  After schooling was complete, she worked various jobs and spent time living in different states.  She is survived by her daughter Russina Moore of Aurora, father Paul Windell of Redfox, Kentucky, sisters Roxann Davenport of Michigan,...

Harriet (Simon) Kunz, age 81, of Indianapolis passed away on Monday March 18, 2019.  Harriet was born on February 6, 1938 in Batesville, the daughter of the late Harry and Loretta (Jacobs) Simon.  She grew up in the Osgood community along with her brother and sisters. Harriet met Allen Kunz and they were united in marriage on September 2, 1961, spending the next nearly 50 years together, until his death in April 1997.  They were blessed with one daughter Mary Ann.  She...

Herbert Lawrence Eli Kestler, at the age of 84 passed away surrounded by his family on March 13, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Carolyn Kestler, his four children, Tammy Goodman (Canton, MI), Sheri Cunningham and husband Scot (Osgood, IN) Ken Kestler and wife Debbie (Greensburg, IN), Jennifer Thompson and husband Sam ( Fishers, IN), his sister Margery Richardson and husband Carl (Cedar Rapids, IA), 8 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren.  Herb was preceded in death...

Richard Henry Pratt, age 92, of Osgood passed away on Friday February 22, 2019 surrounded by his family.  Richard was born on March 21, 1926, the son of the late Ferman and Katie (Massing) Pratt in Osgood.  After graduating high school in 1941, he enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his country of 2 tours of World War II.  After receiving his discharge in 1947, he moved to Indianapolis.  He would meet and marry Peg Steenburgen, and they would spend the...

Francois Fiset, age 57, of Moores Hill passed away on February 15, 2019.  He was born on July 20, 1961 the son to the late Benoit and Suzanne (Bedard) Fiset in Quebec City, Quebec.  Francois grew up in Quebec along with his brothers.  In earlier years, he enjoyed playing hockey and skiing.  He graduated high school, and then life would see him venture to the University of Cincinnati where he received degrees in Finance and Economics.  After finishing college he...