All Obituaries

Shirley Anne Patterson, 83, of Dunkirk, IN passed away early Monday morning, February 22, 2021 at Albany Healthcare of Albany, Indiana. She was born February 27, 1937 in Portland, IN the daughter of Eugene and Cecile (Coulson) Towne. She was a 1955 graduate of Dunkirk High School. Shirley retired in 1994 as a Nurse Aide with Miller Merry Manor and had previously retired in 1988 following her cafeteria work at Jay School Corporation. She is a member of Faith Evangelical Church. She leaves...

Anthony Wayne VanNote, 68, of Lynn, Indiana passed away early Wednesday morning, February 17, 2021 at Reid Health and Hospital of Richmond, IN. He was born August 23, 1952 in Winchester, IN the son of William E. and Nancy J. (Rutledge) VanNote. He was a 1972 graduate of South Adams High School. Tony retired in 2015 after 38 years with Anchor Hocking, now Ardagh Glass of Winchester, IN. He was an avid Dale Earnhart Racing Fan and loved to watch basketball and football. He loved his family...

Sadie Ruth Hegedus, 83, of Farmland, IN passed away peacefully, Friday, January 22, 2021 at her residence. She was born May 2, 1937 in Hyden, Kentucky, the daughter of Tom and Olvie (Wilson) Nantz. Ruth earned her Associates Degree from Ball State University and retired as Manager of Dietary Services after 25 years with Randolph County Hospital in Winchester, IN. She was a member of Selma Christ United Methodist Church of Selma, IN. She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Debra Brown...

Fannie May Graham, 89, of Parker City, IN passed away Sunday evening, January 17, 2021 at Parker Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center of Parker City, IN. She was born July 22, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of James and Dorothy (Marlett) Stockton. She was a 1949 graduate of Parker High School. Fannie retired from nursing after 35 years. She had worked with Doctors Hinchman, Cole and Reedy. She enjoyed gardening and fishing. She leaves to cherish her memory a daughter, Cynthia Kay...

Mitsu Bergdoll passed away peacefully at the age of 82 in the presence of family on January 8th after her courageous battle with cancer. Born March 1, 1938 in Miyako Island, Japan to Shigeru and Tatsu Okuhama. After graduating Miyako high school (Class of 1957) and living in Naha, Okinawa for a short time, she set out to Tokyo where she worked in the finance department at Tachikawa Air Force Base. This is where she met James Bergdoll, Jr., her future husband of 48 years. She made the brave...

Verna L. Young, 86, of Winchester, IN passed away Thursday afternoon, December 31, 2020 at Randolph Nursing Home of Winchester, IN. She was born September 8, 1934 in Lapeer County, Michigan, the daughter of Percy J. and Nina (Barrett) Thompson.  Verna worked as a waitress most of her life, at various restaurants.  She leaves to cherish her memory a son, Gary L. Daly of Greenville, OH. Due to the concerns surrounding Covid-19, there will be no services at this time. Wilson Shook...

Dr. Dale A Hendrickson, DVM, 76, of Farmland, IN passed-away early Tuesday morning, December 29, 2020 at Elmcroft Nursing Home of Muncie, IN. He was born September 30, 1944 in Winchester, IN the son of Chester and Virginia (Farlow) Hendrickson. Dale was a 1962 graduate of Winchester High School and a 1968 graduate of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Purdue University. He was a lifetime member of the Purdue Alumni Association. He was licensed to practice in nine states, but was also sought...

Donna Marie Luzadder, 85, of Dunkirk, IN passed away early Sunday morning, December 27, 2020 at the Clinton House of Frankfort, IN. She was born May 2, 1935 in Logansport, IN the daughter of Ralph and Helen Hamon. She was a graduate of Redkey High School. Donna retired as a cook with Jay County Schools after more than 20 years. She enjoyed spending her leisure time watching IU Basketball and the Indianapolis Colts. She was a member of a lady’s Bridge Club, but most of all she enjoyed...

David passed peacefully at his residence. He was retired from Anchor Hocking.

Anita June Shaffer, 88, of Farmland, IN passed-away early Friday morning, December 18, 2020 at Randolph Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Winchester, IN. She was born October 12, 1932 in Delaware County, Indiana the daughter of Otto E. and Grace (Hawk) Oxley. She was a graduate of Center High School, Selma, IN. Anita was a homemaker. She enjoyed spending her leisure time gardening, working on home projects and listening to music and attending music concerts. She leaves to cherish her...