All Obituaries

Duane Wise, 93, of Lynn, IN passed away Friday evening, March 10, 2023, at Friends Fellowship Community of Richmond, IN. He was born October 17, 1929 in Lynn, IN, the son of Cecil J and Mattie Wise. Duane was a lifelong farmer of Randolph County, retiring in 1999. He enjoyed spending his leisure time practicing his talent of Woodworking; He leaves to cherish his memory a loving wife of 73 years, Betty; a son, Rick Wise (wife, Bernadette) of Avon, IN; a grandson, Eric Wise (wife, Amber) of...

Daryl Halstead, 67, of Farmland, IN passed away suddenly, Thursday, February 16, 2023 at IU Health, Ball Memorial Hospital of Muncie, IN, following a brief illness. He was born March 27, 1955 in Winchester, IN, the son of Glenn Daryl and Patricia Ann Halstead. He was a 1973 graduate of Monroe Central High School. He honorably served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Selma American Legion Post 437, Laborers Union 1112, Teamsters Union 135, and the NRA. He leaves to...

Lavonne May Sharp, 82, of Modoc, IN, formerly of Lynn, IN, passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 15, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital of Dayton, Ohio. She was born May 20, 1940 in Greenville, Ohio, the daughter of I.J. and Kathryn Koneatta (Schmidt) Norris. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed spending her leisure time camping and Plastic canvassing. She most enjoyed her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She leaves to cherish her memory three children, DeeLena Mackey, Jay Sharp...

Jamie Kelsay, 31, of Dunkirk, IN passed away unexpectedly, Monday, February 6, 2023. She was born January 28, 1992 in Portland, IN, the daughter of Kenneth Douglas Kelsay, Jr. and Sylvia Dawn Miskinis Witt. She attended Jay County Schools. She enjoyed spending her leisure time going to Antique stores with her Aunt Georgina, Rummage sales and the Dollar stores. She most enjoyed her time with her children. She leaves to cherish her memory her parents, Kenneth (wife, Tandy), and Dawn;...

Dale Owen Ostergaard 64, of Union City IN, passed away February 4, 2023 in the hospital. He was born March 21, 1958 in Sheyboygan WI, the son of Glenn William Ostergaard and Shirley Mae Ostergaard (Haack.) He was a widower, his late wife Linda Plucket. He graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest 1976. Dale loved music, fishing, and sweet tea. He was a gentle man with a good sense of humor and worked as a jack of all trades. His memory is cherished by his children William Ostergaard, Sherree...

Dale Owen Ostergaard 64, of Union City IN, passed away February 4, 2023 in the hospital. He was born March 21, 1958 in Sheyboygan WI, the son of Glenn William Ostergaard and Shirley Mae Ostergaard (Haack.) He was a widower, his late wife Linda Plucket. He graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest 1976. Dale loved music, fishing, and sweet tea. He was a gentle man with a good sense of humor and worked as a jack of all trades. His memory is cherished by his children William Ostergaard, Sherree...

Dennis Isenbarger, 74, of Dunkirk, IN passed away February 2, 2023 at IU Health, Ball Memorial Hospital of Muncie, IN. He was born June 4, 1948 in Portland,IN the son of Richard and Sarah (Landon) Isenbarger. He was a 1966 graduate of Dunkirk High School and was a proud Speedcat.  Dennis honorably served 6 years in the US Air Force, during the Vietnam War. After being discharged he worked as a Civil Servant for the US Air Force. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving wife of 20...

James "Bud" Burge, 89, of Winchester, IN passed away, Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Reid Health & Hospital of Richmond, IN. He was born June 3, 1933 in Winchester, IN the son of Paul and Edith (Wagner) Burge. He was a 1951 graduate of McKinley High School. He honorably served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Bud retired from both, Overmyer Mould Company as a Mould Maker and Walmart as Maintenance Personnel. While working at these locations, he still had many other...

Diane Kay Retter, 80, of Lynn, IN passed away late Friday evening, January 27, 2023 at her residence, with her loving husband by her side. She was born September 7, 1942 in Winchester, IN the daughter of Roy C. and Faye K. (Love) McFarland. She was a 1960 graduate of Lynn High School. Diane retired in 2007 as a Teller with US Bank in Lynn, Indiana and Co-Owner of Polley Farm Service for 46 years. She enjoyed spending her leisure time sewing, reading, enjoying her annual Florida trips and...

Patty Wilt, 85, of Lynn, Indiana passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 27, 2022 at Reid Health & Hospital of Richmond, IN. She was born January 6, 1937 in Hymera, IN. She was a 1955 graduate of Winchester High School of Winchester, IN. She was a homemaker. Patty loved her dog Penny. She enjoyed spending her leisure time working crossword puzzles, cryptograms and jigsaw puzzles. She enjoyed her morning coffee and orange sherbet. She leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Brian and Doug;...