All Obituaries

Gary Lee Byrum, age 77, died unexpectedly on July 31st, 2021.  He was born on June 27, 1944, in Winchester, IN, to the late Estel Byrum and Elizabeth Faye Rowland.  Gary was a graduate of Union City Wayne High School, Union City, IN. He was married for 55 years to Elizabeth (Betty) Nowitsch.  He is survived by 3 children, Leigh Ann Barga (Jerry), Tom Byrum (Bobbie) and David Byrum (Megan).  Gary is also survived by his 5 grandchildren: Bracken Barga (Zoey), Jordyn Barga,...

Robert “Bud” Joseph Tucker, 81, of Muncie, IN passed away early Saturday morning, July 31, 2021 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital of Muncie, IN. He was born June 7, 1940 in Randolph County, IN the son of Robert William and Myrtle (Mock) Tucker. He was a 1958 graduate of Ridgeville High School. Bud retired in 2003 after 25 years with Marsh Supermarkets. He had worked 19 years for Marhofer Packing Company of Muncie, IN. He was a member of the Local Teamsters. He enjoyed spending...

Glen Anthony Raby, 59, of Modoc, IN, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at his residence. He was born September 1, 1961 in Connersville, IN the son of John A and Charlotte S (Snyder) Raby. He was a 1979 graduate of Union High School. Tony worked maintenance for 12 years with Randolph Farms, LLC. He enjoyed spending his leisure time riding his motorcycle. He was a faithful 30 year member of AA. He leaves to cherish his memory a wife, Marcha; his mother, Charlotte; three...

Loren Eugene Lilly, 86, of Lynn, IN passed away Monday afternoon, July 26, 2021 at his residence, with family by his side. He was born October 24, 1934 in Carlos, IN the son of Maurice and Helen (Williams) Lilly. He was a 1952 graduate of Spartanburg High School. Loren received his Bachelor of Science for Vocational Agriculture from Purdue University of Lafayette, IN; his Masters for School Administration from Ball State University of Muncie, IN; and attended Asbury Seminary. He and his...

Jerry Wayne Patty, 64, of Parker City, IN passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at IU Health, Ball Memorial Hospital of Muncie, IN. He was born December 25, 1956 in Muncie, IN and was the son of Howard and Mary (Hall) Patty. He was a 1975 graduate of Union High School of Modoc, IN. Jerry had worked as a machine operator in the production of parts for General Motors. He leaves to cherish his memory his father, Howard Wayne Patty; and a brother, Larry Jay Patty of Parker City, IN....

John L. Ochsenrider, 86, of Farmland, IN passed away peacefully, Monday morning, July 19, 2021, at his residence. John was born Jan. 28, 1935 in Marion, IN the son of Milton and Marie (Gephart) Ochsenrider. He was a graduate of the Armed Forces Institute. John honorably served his country in the United State Air Force, retiring after 23 years of service. He then was employed as Security and Police Services with the VA Medical Center in Marion, IN for 11 years. He enjoyed spending his...

Ronald Robert Saldana, 72, of Winchester, IN passed away Friday, July 16, 2021 at Randolph Nursing Home, Winchester, IN. He was born January 5, 1949 in Las Vegas, NV the son of Peter and Rose (Caveness) Saldana. He had honorably served in the US Army. Ron had most recently managed a residential cleaning service for 10 years. He had many passions to pass his time, fishing, music, gardening, crafts, but most importantly his family and his beloved canine companion, Chloe. He leaves to cherish...

Dianna Sue Bruss, 76, of Ocala, FL, formerly of Union City, IN passed away July 9, 2021. A graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Union City Cemetery of Union City, Indiana. Wilson Shook Funeral Home, Fraze Brooks Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.

Louise M. Bozell, 97, of Lynn, IN passed away early Tuesday morning, June 1, 2021 at Pineknoll Rehabilitation Center of Winchester, IN. She was born December 19, 1923 in Shelbyville, IN the daughter of Fred and Pauline (Bogan) Blackledge. She was a proud minister’s wife and homemaker, who enjoyed cooking, reading and bird watching. She leaves to cherish her memory four grandchildren, Bill Thurston, Anessia Anderson, Jason Thurston...

Phillip Stephen Tunnell, died at his home Tuesday evening, May 25, 2021 at the age of 46. He graduated from Wapahani High School in 1992. He attended the Aviation Maintenance Technical Institute in Indianapolis. He was an excellent roofer for most of his working years. Most recently he was working at Henman Manufacturing and Progress Rail. He leaves to cherish his memory a wife, Ardonna; a son, Justus; a daughter, Jessica; two step-sons, Brandon Johnson and Dustin (Minda) Johnson; his...