All Obituaries

Philip Alvin Gehl from the Napoleon area, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020 at the age of 85 at Morristown Manor in Morristown, IN. Phil was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 21, 1935 to the late, Carl and Alma Schershligt Gehl. On July 7, 1962, he was united in marriage to Ruth Ann Federle and they were blessed with five children. They celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary before her passing on October 27, 2017. Philip was a man with very strong work ethics and values. This would...

Bertha Jane Pindell, age 87, of Sunman passed away on July 1, 2020 at her home.  She was born on July 12, 1932 the daughter of the late Jessie James and Lucinda Sheridan.  She graduated high school in Bellevue, Kentucky.  After finishing school, she entered the workforce. Bertha spent several years teaching in the Moores Hill School system.  She was proud of her accomplishments in teaching and loved being around her students.  Bertha was married to Kenneth Hake,...

Howard H. “Howie” Rohlfing, age 87, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020 at his home.  He was born on September 11, 1932 in Dabney, IN to George W. and Laura Ethel (Gookins) Rohlfing. He lived his entire life in Napoleon, IN with a brief residence in Indianapolis.  He was a proud Napoleon Bearcat from the class of 1950.  After graduation he served our country in the United States Army.  Upon his completion of service, he entered the workforce.  He spent...

Ronald Gibson, age 68, of Versailles passed away on June 21, 2020 at St Elizabeth Hospice Center.  He was born on September 30, 1951, the son of the Dan Gibson and Della Dempsey in Logan County, West Virginia. Ron had spent the past several years living in the Milan and Versailles area.  He enjoyed watching western movies and talking with his sisters.  He spent a lot of time just hanging out with his friends. He is survived by daughter Rhonda (Charles) Lockaby, grandchildren...

James “Jim Bo” Anthony Roberts, age 82, of Delaware, IN passed away on Friday June 19, 2020 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati.  He was born March 28, 1938 in Batesville, Indiana; the son of the late Wayne and Virginia (Benham) Roberts.  Jim grew up along with his brothers and sisters on the farm outside of Delaware. Jim attended school in Napoleon and was a graduate of the class of 1956.  After graduation from high school, Jim enrolled in school at Purdue...

Harry Alan “Huby” Hughes, age 79, of Osgood passed away on Thursday June 18 in the comfort of his family.  Harry was born on August 4, 1940 the son of the late Alvin and Vernie (Hull) in Ripley County.  He grew up along with his brother and sisters in the Flat Rock area. Harry attended Napoleon schools and was a proud Bearcat graduate of the class of 1958.  Shortly after graduation Harry entered the United States Navy.  He proudly served our country for the...

James Frederick Bischoff, age 41, of Osgood passed away early June 22, 2020 surrounded by his family.  James was born on October 26, 1978 the son of the late Ernest Lee Bischoff and Hope (Loos) Fuqua in Alpena, Michigan.  He grew up in Harrison, Ohio.  James was a graduate of William Henry Harrison High School and attended Diamond Oaks Welding school.  Upon completion of his schooling he entered the workforce as a traveling welder.  He had recently been self...

Margaret Ann (McAdams) Stenger, age 82, of Osgood passed away on Saturday June 20, 2020, in the comfort of her family.  Margaret was born on August 9, 1931 the daughter of the late Harry and Nellie (Turner) McAdams in Lawrenceburg, In.  She grew up with 10 brothers and sisters. After school Margaret entered her working career.  In her early 20’s she met Marvin Stenger and they were united in marriage in March of 1955.  They spent the next 62 years together prior to...

Keith Alan Riechers, age 67, of Osgood passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his death.  Keith was born on August 28, 1952 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Keith was the son of the late Henry and Jeanette (Brandt) Riechers.  Keith’s family moved to the Chicago area after he was born and this is where he attended school.  Keith was a graduate of the Class of 1970 from John Henry High School in Arlington Heights.  He then attended...

John Kenneth Snyder, age 75 of Napoleon passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020.  John was born in Shelbyville, Indiana on August 16, 1944; the son of the late Jack and Peggy (Hilt) Snyder.  He spent his childhood growing up in the Napoleon community. John was a graduate of Jac-Cen-Del High School class of 1962.  Upon graduation, John entered the work force only to see life take a major change in 1966.  That was the year John was drafted into the United States Army. ...