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Washington, Indiana Obituaries

Joan O'Connor Bitler

Joan O'Connor Bitler

Oct 21, 2022

Joan Bitler, 71, passed away October 21, 2022. She was born in Washington, Indiana, July 24, 1951, to Daniel "Dan" and Agnes (Madden) O'Connor. On October 26, 1974, she married R. Kent Bitler. Together, they made a loving home for their three children until Kent's death on March 23, 1990. Joan held an Associate Degree from IVY Tech in...

Mary Martha Howard

Mary Martha Howard

Oct 17, 2022

Mary M. Howard, 99, of Miamisburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2022, at River Oaks Memory Care. She was born in Washington, Indiana, September 28, 1923, to Frank and Mabel (Raney) Swords. Mary was born and raised in Washington, Indiana, but, moved to Dayton, Ohio, at a very young age. She worked for the federal government at...

Robert Wadsworth

Robert Wadsworth

Oct 14, 2022

Robert Wadsworth, 55, passed away at his Evansville residence in the early morning hours of October 14, 2022. He was born in Washington, March 20, 1967, to Jack Raymond Wadsworth and Mary (Fredrick) James. On February 16, 2011, he married Brenda (Young) Wadsworth, and she survives. Robert's last employment was with TJ Maxx where he was a warehouse associate....

James Virgil Evrard

James Virgil Evrard

Oct 10, 2022

James "Jim" Virgil Evrard, 78, passed away at his residence during the evening of October 10, 2022. He was born in Perry County, Indiana, July 24, 1944, to Edward and Evelyn (Long) Evrard. On September 6, 1986, James married Janice Marie (O'Connor) Evrard and she survives. Jim grew up in Holland, Indiana, and was a graduate of Holland High...

Mary Jane Joyce

Mary Jane Joyce

Oct 5, 2022

Mary "Jane" Joyce, 88, of Winter Garden, Florida, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022. Jane, as she was known by her family and friends, was born June 4, 1934, in Bruceville, Indiana, to Gerald and Lois (Purcell) Wolfe. She married the love of her life, Jim Joyce, on November 22, 1956, and he preceded her in death on May...

Joan Mcgee Stader

Joan Mcgee Stader

Sep 29, 2022

Joan McGee Stader, 90, of Washington, Indiana, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Envive Healthcare in Sullivan, Indiana. She was born in Clay County, Illinois, on December 1, 1931, the daughter of Richard and Anna (Carter) McGee. She married Billie Robert Stader on December 21, 1957, becoming a dedicated Navy wife. She had been employed in the secretarial...

Elizabeth Dewade Toppe

Elizabeth Dewade Toppe

Sep 27, 2022

Elizabeth Dewade Toppe, 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep, at her Washington residence on September 27, 2022. She was born in Honey Creek, near Brownsville, Kentucky, on October 18, 1935, to Earl and Hilda (Minton) Gipson. On November 17, 1953, she married Jackie Raymond Toppe, and he preceded her in death. Elizabeth was a beautician who owned and...

Daniel J. Renneker

Daniel J. Renneker

Sep 27, 2022

Daniel J. Renneker, 88, passed away September 27, 2022, at his home in Emerald Place, Washington. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, February 26, 1934, to Harry M. and Christine (Chambers) Renneker. Daniel grew up in Martin County and graduated from Shoals High School. He went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Navy. Following...

Judith Coleman Olson

Judith Coleman Olson

Sep 24, 2022

Judith Coleman Olson, 82, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Charlotte, North Carolina. She was born November 20, 1939, to Michael and Dorothy Coleman. She married John Robert Olson, Jr. M.D., and together they raised two sons, Curtis and Kyle, and a daughter, Ingrid. Judy had a passion for animals, owning horses, dogs, and cats. She was an...

Timothy E. Gregory

Timothy E. Gregory

Sep 18, 2022

Timothy E. Gregory, 68, passed away at his Petersburg residence on September 18, 2022. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, October, 19, 1953, to Clarence and Margie (Evans) Gregory. Tim was the owner of Tim's Appliances in Washington. He loved spending time with his family, especially with his great nieces and nephews. Tim is survived by his sister, Sandra...

Paul Corkern

Paul Corkern

Sep 17, 2022

Paul Corkern, 67, passed away September 17, 2022, at his home at the Washington Nursing Center. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, January 23, 1955, and served our country in the United States Navy. After his service years, Paul became a cosmetologist working in Indianapolis and Bloomington. He enjoyed growing houseplants, listening to music and staying up at night...

Dale E. Rogers

Dale E. Rogers

Sep 9, 2022

Dale E. Rogers, 71, passed away at his Odon residence September 9, 2022. He was born in Oakland City to Charles E. and Doris (Burdett) Rogers on November 12, 1950. He married Sarah (Spath) Rogers on April 6, 1984, and she survives. Dale served his country honorably in the United States Navy. He retired after thirty-seven years from NWSC...

Sherry L. Cox

Sherry L. Cox

Sep 1, 2022

Sherry L. Cox, 61, passed away September 1, 2022. She was born September 23, 1960, in Washington, to Michael and Barbara (Holland) Loveless. She was married to Jerry R. Cox, and he survives. Those who mourn Sherry's loss include her children: Shelly (Jim) Choate of Washington, and Jacob Loveless of Plainville; granddaughter Trinity Loveless of Washington; and her sister,...

Phillip J. Morrison

Phillip J. Morrison

Aug 23, 2022

Phillip J. Morrison, 73, passed away August 23, 2022. He was born in Washington, March 30, 1949, to Harold J. and Mary Margaret (Waltz) Morrison. Phillip was a graduate of Indiana University having obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Business. For several years, he was the co-owner of Plainville Machine and Die; later, he retired from Johnson Controls where he...

Daniel Lee Guy

Daniel Lee Guy

Aug 18, 2022

Daniel Lee Guy, 77, passed away August 18, 2022. He was born in Washington, Indiana, January 15, 1945, to Damewood and Geneva (Sullivan) Guy. On January 17, 1976, he married Sarah (Wininger) Guy and she survives. Daniel was a Washington High School graduate who went on to become certified by the Henderson Kentucky Barber School. He served his county...

Alexis Morning

Alexis Morning

Aug 1, 2022

Alexis Morning, 14, left Riley Children's Hospital to become one of God's angels August 1, 2022. She was born in Washington October 20, 2007, to Marina Lou Morning. Alexis enjoyed listening to music - of any kind, and loved macaroni and cheese. She was associated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was looking forward...

Rosemary Daniel

Rosemary Daniel

Jul 27, 2022

Rosemary (Hendry) Daniel, 100, left her Loogootee residence and went to her heavenly home, July 27, 2022. She was born January 19, 1922, in Chicago, Illinois to Dewey and Jane (Hoeferlin) Hendry. She was raised by her aunts, Georgina and Bessie Hendry. A lady of many talents, Rosemary was a teacher in the public school system, made her own...

George Michael Limbach, Sr.

George Michael Limbach, Sr.

Jul 16, 2022

George Michael Limbach, Sr., 67, passed away at his Washington residence on July 16, 2022. He was born in Vincennes, September 14, 1954, to Lester John and Mary Rose (Grove) Limbach. On July 28, 1972, he married MaDonna J. (Orender) Limbach, and she survives. George served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corp. He was a veteran...

Susie "Susie" Carrico

Susie "Susie" Carrico

Jul 14, 2022

Susan "Susie" Carrico, 63, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022. She was born in Indianapolis, October 21, 1958, to Gerald and Mary Louise (Brothers) Carrico. For many years, Susie was a resident of New Hope of Indiana and loved interacting with her roommates there. She adored watching television - especially game shows. Left to cherish her memory are...

Philip R. Grannan

Philip R. Grannan

Jul 12, 2022

Philip R. Grannan, 85, of Washington, Indiana, passed away July 12, 2022. He was born in Washington, Indiana, on August 27, 1936, to Paul and Mildred (Raney) Grannan. On August 4, 1962, Philip married the love of his life, Sharon Webber of Washington, Indiana, and she survives. During their nearly sixty years of marriage, Philip and Sharon created a...

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