All Obituaries

             Frederick “Fred” Gerald Hofstetter, 83, of Milan, formally of Moores Hill, passed away Monday, October 19, 2020 at Highpoint Health in Lawrenceburg. Fred was born Thursday, August 12, 1937 to Joseph Hofstetter and Catherine (Kindoll) Hofstetter. On Saturday, March 17, 1956, he married his loving wife of 64 years, Joan (Auel) Hofstetter. Fred proudly served his country in the United States Navy and after 35...

            John Zarnoch, 77, of Friendship passed away in Dillsboro on Thursday, October 15, 2020. John was born in West Harrison on Saturday, August 21, 1943 to Walter Zarnoch and Mary (Smith) Zarnoch. He served his country in the United States Air Force and was a member of the Milan Legion Post #235. John was also a member of Bear Creek Baptist Church in Friendship. He often spent his time fishing and swimming, but he loved attending...

             Jean E. Neumann, 93, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Jean was born Wednesday, March 9, 1927 in Schenectady, New York to Charles Ellis and Nina (Male) Ellis. She was quick witted and lived a full and happy life. Jean thoroughly enjoyed spending her time knitting, reading, and needle pointing.             Jean is...

            Dennis Johnson Ortt, 60, of Sunman passed away Friday, October 9, 2020 at his residence.  Dennis was born Thursday, September 1, 1960 in Seaford, Delaware, the son of Dorothy (Johnson) and Richard Ortt.  He married Kathy Jobst on March 20, 1993 and she survives.  Dennis was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church.  He graduated from Seaford High School in Delaware; attended the University of Delaware where he...

            Marie Janice Pruss, 83, of Farmers Retreat (Dillsboro) passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Highpoint Health in Lawrenceburg.  Marie was born Sunday, March 7, 1937 in Strasburg, Illinois, the daughter of the late Myrtle G. (Ulmer) and Martin G. Ulmer.  She married Glenroie Pruss on May 31, 1958 in St. John Lutheran Church at Farmers Retreat and he survives.  Marie was a member of St. John Lutheran Church...

            Christa Marie (Armbruster) Thomas of Moores Hill passed away Monday, October 5, 2020, as a result of an auto accident. Christa was born Thursday, March 19, 1992 in Lawrenceburg to Robert T. and Shelia (Draper) Armbruster Jr. She married Jay W. Thomas on Saturday, February 15, 2020. Christa loved to laugh and had a great sense of humor. However, what she enjoyed most was her time spent with her son. Christa never seemed to...

            Michael Allen Kenner, 63, of Sunman passed away at his residence Monday October 5, 2020.  Michael was born Sunday, July 14, 1957 in Covington, Kentucky, the son of the late Betty (Hall) and Donald Kenner.  He married Tammy Carpenter and she survives.  Michael retired from North American Stainless Steel; in which he took great pride being a steel worker.  He enjoyed sports, especially baseball and t-ball,...

     Florence Neal of Dillsboro passed away September 29, 2020 at Ridgewood Health in Lawrenceburg. Florence was born Monday, July 26, 1926 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Harry Dennis and Ila (Stamper) Dennis. She married her husband, Elmer Neal, on December 20, 1945. Florence loved to paint landscapes and crochet. She enjoyed her time with her family and friends while being on the farm. Additionally, Florence was a member of Bear Creek Baptist Church in Friendship, the Ladies...

          Richard “Red” Grubb Jr. of Versailles passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. Richard was born Thursday, April 9, 1953 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Richard Grubb Sr. and Mary (Blunk) Grubb. He married his loving wife Darlene (Rohrig) Grubb in 1995. Richard served his country in the United States Navy for 12 years. He was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church and thoroughly enjoyed...

           Carla Sue Holt, 57, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Carla was born Wednesday, January 23, 1963 in Homerville, Georgia, the daughter of Thelma (Martin) and Aubrey Holt.  Carla resided in Milan, Indiana, where she dedicated her life to teaching at Milan School Corporation for 34 years, mostly teaching 3rd and 4th grade.  She loved to fish,...