All Obituaries

        Mary Jane (nee’ Mattlin) Love, 78, of Aurora passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Ripley Crossing with her loving family by her side. Mary Jane was born on Monday, September 13, 1943 in Cincinnati, Ohio; daughter of Roy and Lena (nee’ Chandler) Mattlin. Mary Jane married her loving husband, Robert Love Sr., on December 6, 1969 and he preceded her in death February 24, 1998. Mary Jane was a member of the Aurora Church of Christ. She...

        Isiah Christian Eisenmenger, 21, of Dillsboro passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022. Isiah was born on Tuesday, December 19, 2000 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana; son of Michael Eisenmenger and Jennifer (Behnke) Lucas. Isiah worked for The Waters of Dillsboro and most recently for Pizza Hut in Lawrenceburg as a cook. He enjoyed riding his bicycle and helping people.         Isiah will be missed by his mother Jennifer Lucas...

        Robert Duane Courtney, 37, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away at his residence in Ohio on Saturday, July 23, 2022. Robert was born on Tuesday, April 16, 1985 in Batesville, Indiana, son of Donald Courtney and Celeste Earl. Robert worked as a cook for Taco Bell. He enjoyed listening to music, fishing, and working on cars, but his greatest passion in life were his children, who he dearly loved.         Robert will be...

        Eleanor (nee’ Cornell) Dixon Zimmermann, 89, of Batesville passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at St. Andrews Health Campus in Batesville. Eleanor was born on Thursday, November 24, 1932 in Cincinnati, Ohio; daughter of Harry and Myrtle (Wilder) Cornell. Eleanor married William Dixon on March 27, 1948 and he preceded her in death on June 25, 1984. She later married Leroy Zimmermann on November 9, 1996 and he preceded her in death on October 3,...

        Paul Walter Luke, 88, of Dillsboro passed away Monday, July 18, 2022 at Ripley Crossing in Milan with his loving family by his side. Paul was born on Sunday, October 22, 1933 in Dearborn County; son of Walter and Ruth (Niederbaumer) Luke. Paul married the love of his life, Elsie Burlage, on May 24, 1958. Paul proudly served our country in the United States Army. He was a passionate farmer and loved every minute of farming. Paul was a lifetime member...

        Robert L. Meyer, 83, of Dillsboro passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022 at St. Elizabeth - Dearborn in Lawrenceburg. Bob was born on Sunday, July 17, 1938 in Dewberry, Indiana; son of William C and Amelia (Wehmeyer) Meyer. Bob graduated from Cross Plains High School in 1956. Bob proudly served our country in the United States Army. He married the love of his life, Darlene Selmeyer, on June 9, 1962. Bob worked for FH Lawsons and 32 years for Aurora...

UPDATED SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS      Thelma (Martin) Holt, 81, of Milan passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Thelma was born on Monday, February 24, 1941 to Joseph and Ruth Martin. Thelma grew up on the Okefenokee Swamp in Waycross, GA with her five siblings.      After high school, Thelma worked as a nurse’s aide. In 1962, she was set up on a blind date with a handsome Navy man named Aubrey...

      Debra L. Ashcraft (née Fox), 67, of Aurora, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her home on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, after a brave and courageous second battle with leukemia. Debra, who was affectionately known as Debbie or Deb by friends and family, was born on Friday, July 23, 1954 to Paul and Mabel Fox (née Hall), in Hamilton, Ohio. She was raised on the family farm in Guilford and spent much of her youth adventuring on the sprawling land...

        Timothy Lee Shannon, 66, of Milan passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Margaret Mary Health in Batesville. Tim was born on Tuesday, August 2, 1955 in Milan; son of Robert and Mary (Slayback) Shannon. Tim married his loving wife, Virginia (Ginny) Kennedy in 1988. Tim worked for Matthews Aurora Casket Company as a truck driver and was a member of the Teamsters Union. Tim enjoyed the outdoors and loved nature. He could often be found taking his...

        Shirley Mae (nee Schaefer) Volz, 88, of Milan passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Ripley Crossing in Milan. Shirley was born on Saturday, December 9, 1933 in Batavia, Ohio; daughter of Herbert and Mary Evangeline (Verkamp) Schaefer. Shirley married her true love, Bob Volz on November 4, 1961. Shirley was a member of the St. Pius Catholic Church and St. Pius Alter Society. She was a beautician in Sunman and worked for Home Care. Shirley loved...