Central High School Indiana Alumni Obituaries

Stephen Andrew Shaw, “Steve” 59-year-old resident of Winona, died unexpectedly on January 23, 2026 at Gundersen Hospital in La Crosse, WI. He was born on January 28, 1966 to Stewart and Kay Shaw in Allentown, PA. He grew up in St. Paul and graduated from Central High School. He graduated from Winona...

Kevin E. Downing 67 of Pioneer passed away on January 12 2026 at his home. He was born on March 15 1958 in Warsaw Indiana to Richard L. and Carolyn D. Boothman Downing. Kevin graduated from North Central High School and went on to attend Indiana Purdue University Fort Wayne to study refrigeration. K...

Ricky Ric J. Brandt 74 of Edon passed away surrounded by his family on January 12 2026 at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on December 18 1951 in Bryan to Robert S. and Josephine Pignataro Brandt. Ric graduated from Montpelier High School in 1970 where he enjoyed playing baseb...

With marked sadness we announce the passing of Lucile B. Harrison nee Brady. Lucile passed quietly at home on Sunday February 1 2026. In death as in life Lucile never wanted to burden others and left us peacefully while resting in her favorite recliner. She was 92. Lucile was born Wilma Lucile Brady...

Margaret Ellen Hunt VanGilder beloved mother grandmother and greatgrandmother passed away peacefully on Friday January 16th at the remarkable age of 103 years. Born July 11 1922 in Prairie Creek Indiana to Loren VanGilder and Vivian VanGilder she grew up on the family farm graduated from Prairie Cr...

Coach Don Ringstaff a true Livingstonian heard the words Well done my good and faithful servant on the morning of January 28 2026. He was just one month shy of his 85th birthday. Born February 27 1941 to the late Dewey and Lordine Ringstaff Don was raised in Iuka Kentucky alongside his seven brother...

Mary Jane Haller age 93 passed away peacefully on Friday January 23 2026 in Louisville Kentucky. Mary Jane was born and raised in Peru Indiana and was a graduate of Richland Township High School. Following graduation she relocated to Fort Wayne Indiana to continue her postsecondary education. She be...

62 of Boswell went to be with the Lord on Friday November 21 2025. He was born March 27 1963 in Brook to Clara "Jane" Nern Lee the late Orville "Earl" Lee. He was a 1982 graduate of Benton Central High School graduated from IVY Tech with a degree in Ag Mechanics. He married the love of his life be...

48 of Battle Ground formerly of Boswell died Tuesday January 20 2026 as the result of a motor vehicle accident. He was born June 15 1977 in Terre Haute to the late Steven Linda Allison Painter. He was a 1996 graduate of Benton Central High School a 2015 graduate of Ivy Tech. He was currently work...

James Leroy Jim Brunnemer 80 passed away peacefully Sunday December 28 2025 at his home in Nashville. He was born Thursday February 1 1945 in Indianapolis Indiana. He was raised by his adoptive parents Ernest L. and Gladys Jennings Brunnemer. Jims incredible life entailed work as a teacher author ch...

Senator Richard D. Young Jr. of Milltown Indiana beloved husband father grandfather and great grandfather passed away on Saturday December 27 2025 at his home. Senator Young was born on December 2 1942 in Louisville Kentucky to Richard D. Young Sr. and Margaret Haywood. He married his first wife of ...

Michael Robinson 74 passed away Tuesday January 20 2026 at his home in Brazil. He was born in Lafayette Indiana on November 23 1951 to the late Donald and Jackie Hull Robinson. Mike graduated from Benton Central High School and earned his bachelors degree from Indiana State University. He married Di...

Jeffrey B. Pingsterhaus age 49 of Germantown passed away Sunday February 1 2026 at his residence. He was born February 29 1976 in Belleville the son of Mary Elizabeth nee Hobbs Pingsterhaus of Germantown and the late Eugene Pingsterhaus. In addition to his mother Jeffrey is survived by his loving wi...

Roy Eugene Van Fossen passed away on Wednesday November 3 2021 at Grand View Memory Care in Peoria IL. He was born on August 3 1934 in Ipava IL to Clyde Van Fossen and Christina Van Fossen Shaw. He married Mary Irene Vinson in Peoria IL on August 19 1960 along with Irenes four young children. Roy...

General Lee "Buck" Adams Jr. 89 of Madisonville passed away peacefully at 1011 p.m. Monday January 19 2026 at Baptist Health Deaconess Hospital in Madisonville with his loving family by his bedside. A native of Madisonville he was born to the late General Lee Adams Sr. and Martha Cushingberry on Sep...

Gloria CloptonRobinson was born on July 2 1953 in Sledge Mississippi to Louise Ganaway and Calvin Clopton. She moved to Fort Wayne in 1968 and graduated from Central High School. She later attended and graduated from Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne IPFW. She met the love of her life ...

Cordelia Faye Bridges 80 of Henderson Kentucky went home to be with the Lord on Sunday December 28 2025. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her beloved family while under the care of St Anthonys Hospice. She was born in Henderson County Kentucky on June 30 1945 to the late Maggie and Goble ...

Beleta Anne Page daughter of Henry Clay and Annzula Page was born on October 9 1946. She departed this life into the arms of our Lord and Savior on October 19 2025 at the age of 79 years and 10 days. Beleta professed her hope in Christ at an early age and was baptized at Cowles Chapel Baptist Church...

Stanley Raymond Napper, 82, was born to Raymond Napper and Maxine Coleman Napper, April 4, 1943, and went home to his Savior, January 16, 2026, surrounded by family, whom he adored.Stan was a standout athlete at Daviess County High School, earning letters in both football and basketball. He went on ...

Mary Frances Kennedy Grib 80 passed away on January 28 2026. Born in Eagle Pass Texas Marys childhood included stops in Tell City Indiana and Rolla Missouri. She attended the University of MissouriRolla and later graduated from Central Missouri State College with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics...

Patricia Annette Cumming Sisson died January 30 2026 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital at the age of 74. She was born June 13 1951 in Lake Wood Colorado to Robert Ransom Cumming and Janet Rocheacris McCullough Cumming. She graduated from Cheyenne Central High School the University of Wyoming with ...

Essie Lee Neal Hughley 81 of South Bend Indiana entered Heavens gates on Wednesday January 21 2026 leaving behind a legacy defined by warmth laughter and love. Known for her radiant spirit and an energy that could light up a room Essie was a woman who did not just live life she embraced it. Essies l...

Lawrence Brian Powell Sr. was born in South Bend Indiana on February 18 1957 to Rochell and Dorothy Bell Tower Powell both preceded him in death. Known as Larry and affectionately known as Lucky completed his journey on Wednesday January 28 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 68 years...

Anjel Yvonne Brown Paschall age 89 was born on December 5 1936 in Fort Wayne Indiana to the late Elisha and Jessie Blanche Paschall. From an early age Anjel accepted Christ as her Savior and remained steadfast in her faith throughout her life. While not a member of any particular church Anjel faithf...

Monnero Devon Washington 47 of Pinetops North Carolina entered eternal rest on January 2 2026. He was born on April 19 1978 in Charleston West Virginia. Monnero was raised with love and guidance by his devoted parents Anita and Larry Harris who remain living. He was also the son of Andre Washington ...

Corine Rash Birge was born on March 9 1944 in Ruleville Mississippi to the late Queen Ethel Roy Rash and Ledger William Rash Sr. She was the fourth of thirteen children. Corine received her education in the Sunflower County Public School District and graduated from Ruleville Central High School in 1...

Sue Ann Smith Susie 80 left this life at 950 am on December 23 2025 at her home surrounded by her loved ones and is now serving her God in heaven. Susie was born in Sullivan Indiana on August 13 1945 A.D. to the late George Sebring and Ethel Louise Trowbridge Sebring. She attended Shelburn grade sch...

Elaine Natzke Schmidt, 93, died peacefully Tuesday morning, October 14, 2025, at Parkview Estates in Wayside, Wisconsin. Born on June 3, 1932, at the family home in Wayside, Elaine Elsie Lydia Natzke was the eldest child of Amos and Loraine (Kiekhaefer) Natzke. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion...

Graniteville SC. Mary Jane Hall 88 widow of Rev. John Hall entered into rest on January 27 2026. A Celebration of Mary Janes Life will be held at Victory Baptist Church on Monday February 2 2026 at 300 PM Pastor CT Townsend officiating. The family will begin receiving friends at the church an hour p...

Dixie Jennine Poppen 87 of Cole Camp Missouri formerly of Milbank South Dakota passed away on Wednesday October 22nd 2025 at Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp Missouri. She was born on December 21st 1937 in Champaign Illinois a daughter of Paul and Helen McGaughey McGuire. Dixie grew up and at...