All Obituaries

Elizabeth C. “Libby” Rehse, 80, of Yorktown, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.   Libby was born on March 30, 1940 in Hartford City, Indiana to the late Floyd and Geneva (Martin) Conner. She was a 1958 graduate of Saginaw High School in Saginaw, Michigan.  She married the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Rehse on April 3, 1988. Libby retired from Diamond Plastics in 2001 and had also...

Darlene Sue (Ware) Miers, 72, went peacefully into the comforting embrace of God on January 15, 2021 at her home in Muncie, following a long and courageous journey with her health.   Darlene was born on September 25, 1948 in Muncie to the late George and Annalou (Applegate) Ware. Darlene attended Yorktown Schools, graduating in 1966. She met and fell in love with Byron “Dean” Miers Jr. and they were married for more than 52 years. This beautiful union produced three...

Carolyn Sue Norrick, 86, of Gaston, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Morrison Woods Health Campus in Muncie.   Susie was born on November 7, 1934 in Elwood to the late Chester and Z. Pearl (Smock) Townsend. She was a 1952 graduate of Gaston High School. Susie married the love of her life, Richard A. Norrick, on November 8, 1952 and was married for 43 years before his passing in 1995. Susie retired in 1991 after 25 years at Star Financial Bank where she had worked as a loan...

Gregory P. Dalton, 64, of Parker City, passed away on Friday morning, January 8, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.   Greg was born on December 14, 1956 in Muncie to the late Daniel and Polly (Vance) Dalton. He was a 1975 graduate of Muncie Central High School. Greg worked as a truck driver for Best Way Disposal for the last 9 years. He had also worked for Container Corp. and car and furniture sales. Greg attended St. Lawrence Catholic Church. He enjoyed boating, camping, and...

Twanette Thomas, 92, most frequently known as Toni, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 in Muncie after a brief illness at Signature Healthcare of Muncie, her home of the past several years. She was married to Louis E. Thomas on July 1, 1945 in Colfax, Indiana and they enjoyed 42 years of marriage before his passing and raised a wonderful family together and relocated from Frankfort, Indiana to Muncie, Indiana when her husband was transferred by Nickel Plate Railroad (later Norfolk...

Jerry Joe Larsen, 63, of Gaston, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis following an extended illness.   Jerry was born on August 5, 1957 in Muncie, Indiana. He graduated from Wes-Del High School and went on to earn his associate degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. Jerry was a deputy sheriff for the Muncie Police Department, worked at City Tool & Die in Muncie, was a foreman at Indiana Glass Factory in Dunkirk, was general...

Sharon Puckett, 77, of Yorktown, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at her home following an extended illness.   Sharon was born on February 14, 1943 in Muncie to the late Ray and Oakley (Davis) Guinn. She graduated from Yorktown High School. Sharon had worked at the Ross IGA Market in Yorktown before it closed. Sharon was a homemaker and wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.   Sharon is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Jerry Puckett; a...

Scott Harold Green, 50, of Muncie, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 in Yorktown from a sudden illness while at work.   Scotty was born on May 26. 1970 in Muncie, Indiana. He was a 1988 graduate of Delta High School. Scotty just finished classes at Ivy Tech where he was taking welding courses and aspired to be a teacher. Scotty worked for Townsend Corp. in Yorktown since 2013 and was a self-employed contractor for Townsend for 15 years prior. Scotty had also worked for Meineke...

Randy Lee Wasson, 64, of Gaston, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis.   Randy was born on June 24, 1956 in Elwood, Indiana to Ray and Helen (Bronner) Wasson. Randy was a 1975 graduate of Wes-Del High School and had also attended the Muncie Area Career Center. Randy was a certified welder of aluminum. He retired from Warner Bodies in 2019. He had also worked for Fun Country Marine in Cowan for 21 years and Tri-State Harvestore for many years....

Jackie S. Mathews, 73, of Yorktown, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at her home.   Jackie was born on September 9, 1947 in Muncie to the late Walter L. and Mary E. (Grimmie) Glaub. She was a 1965 graduate of Yorktown High School and attended Indiana Business College. Jackie had worked at Shively Realty, B&B Tool & Die, Yorktown Tool & Die, and bartended at the Yorktown American Legion. Jackie enjoyed watching tv and spending time with her family, especially her...