All Obituaries

Marilyn Grace Cornell, 70, of Butlerville, passed away at 9:05 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Silver Oaks Health Campus in Columbus. Born June 24, 1953, Fort Dix, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Charles L. “Chuck” and Marjorie G. (Ketchem) Cornell. Marilyn was a 1971 graduate of Nevado High School in Nevado, California she received her teaching degree from Indiana State University in 1975 and later her master’s degree from Indiana University. She was a...

Thomas Michael “Mike” Mars, 74, of Madison, passed away at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, May 6, 2024, at his residence. Born July 12, 1949, in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Charles H. and Louise (Purdue) Mars. Mike enjoyed collecting Coke memorabilia, fishing, and NASCAR. Survivors include his sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Esker Moberly of North Vernon; nephews, Thomas (Kristy) Moberly, Bill Moberly, and Matthew Moberly, all of North Vernon; niece, Tonya Meyers of...

Robert William “Bob” Toppe, 74, of Commiskey, passed away at 6:45 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at his residence. Born September 1, 1949, in Seymour, he was the son of the late Robert Eugene and Patricia A. (Hargrove) Toppe. He married Willadean “Deanie” Doty on August 13, 1966, at the St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Seymour; she preceded him in death on December 12, 2022. Bob was owner and operator for Bass Master’s Sport and Tackle in Seymour for 35 years, and...

Helen “Jeanne” James, 68, of North Vernon, passed away at 10:04 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at her residence. Born September 10, 1955, in Seymour, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Edward and Helen Ruth (Griffin) Pettit. She married John Richard “Hamburger” James on February 2, 2019, at Graham Baptist Church in Butlerville; he preceded her in death on December 16, 2022. Jeanne was a 1973 graduate of Jennings County High School and a 1996 graduate of Ivy...

Keith Holder, 60, of North Vernon, passed away at 3:32 p.m. on Monday, April 29, 2024, at St. Vincent Jennings Hospital. Born May 3, 1963, in Monticello, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Jesse Willard and Allene (Patrick) Holder. He married Donna Marie Palmer on July 12, 1982, in Vernon; she preceded him in death on August 17, 2023. Keith worked for DSI (Developmental Services Inc.) and enjoyed mowing the grass. He is survived by his brothers, Denzil (Lorrie) Holder of Clarksville,...

Myles Joseph Everett Weber, 4 months old, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at his residence. Born December 27, 2023, in Columbus the son of Haley Weber, Camrin Braughton, and Andrew Tankersley. Myles loved stroller rides, flashing light toys, paddy cake, and playing in his jumper. Survivors include his parents, Haley Weber and Camrin Braughton of Elizabethtown and Andrew Tankersley of Madison; brother, Jordan Michael Tankersley of Madison; uncle, Eric (Brianna)...

Douglas Ray “Doug” Brown, 50, of North Vernon, passed away on April 23, 2024, at his residence. Born August 24, 1973, in Madison, West Virginia, he was the son of Mike and Barb (Cook) Wolfe. He married Megan Biehle on August 28, 2021, in Jennings County; she survives. Doug was a 1991 graduate of Sharples, West Virginia High School and served in the United States Army from 1991-1995. He worked as a Quality Manager for Alberts in North Vernon and had worked for Cozy Table in...

Virginia Ruth “Jenny” Simmons, 77, of North Vernon, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 9:34 a.m. Born January 3, 1947, in Jennings County, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Gwendelon (Mason) Hess. Jenny graduated from North Vernon High School in 1965 and went on to work for the former Muscatatuck State Developmental Center in Butlerville from 1971 until 2005. She was a member of the Moose Lodge in North Vernon. Jenny loved animals, watching and...

Jesse Alton Stoner, 87, of North Vernon, passed away on April 22, 2024, at Kindred Hospital in Indianapolis. Born April 5, 1937, in Jennings County, he was the son of the late James and Maggie (Guinn) Stoner. He married Betty Lou (Nelson) Stoner on November 10, 1955, in North Vernon; she preceded him in death on October 9, 2019. Jesse was a graduate of Vernon High School and retired from Cummins Engine Company after 20 plus years in engineering and maintenance. He had previously worked as...

Shawn P. Kostek, 53, of North Vernon, passed away at 4:20 a.m. on April 20, 2024, at his residence. Born February 8, 1971, in Cape May County, New Jersey, he was the son of William and Teresa (Sweeney) Kostek. He married Kim Smith on May 27, 2022, in North Vernon; she survives. Shawn was a Federal Government employee for 16 years and worked electrical maintenance for Meese in Madison. He was an avid woodworker and enjoyed making flag cases, working on small engines, playing golf and was a...