All Obituaries

Loretta (Morgan) Martin, age 84, Albany, died Sunday April 7, 2024 at Albany Health Care & Rehabilitation Center.  Born in Bluffton on March 15, 1940, she grew up in the Geneva area and graduated from high school in Adams County.  Loretta was a homemaker and home health aid.  Over the years she enjoyed tropical fish and at one time had several fish tanks at home.  She also enjoyed doing macrame. Survivors include sons: Terry Cox (Brenda), Portland, and Mike Smith...

Steve Sumwalt, age 74, Albany, died Friday April 5, 2024 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.  Born in Muncie on January 11, 1950, he grew up in Albany, graduated from Albany High School in 1968, and attended Purdue University – Indianapolis for engineering.  Steve worked in construction and was a skilled cabinet maker.  He was a member of Albany Christian Church and enjoyed reading, working on cars, gardening, and listening to music – especially blues.  He...

Nancy Foreman, age 74, Muncie, died Thursday April 4, 2024 at home following an extended illness.  Born in Muncie on May 10, 1949, Nancy was a lifelong resident of the city.  She graduated from Southside High School in 1967 and was a secretary for Burrows Corp. and Graphic Communications Union before retiring in 1986.  She enjoyed cooking, boating, fishing, bowling, playing BINGO, and most especially – being with family. Nancy was a devoted wife and mother; she leaves...

Larry A. Besser, 75, Muncie, died Wednesday April 3, 2024 at Signature Healthcare of Muncie.  Born in Anderson on July 15, 1948, Larry grew up in the Gaston/Eaton area and was a 1966 graduate of Eaton High School.  He served in the U.S. Army National Guard during the Vietnam War and retired in 2014 from TomKen Tool, Muncie, after working there 28 years.  He was a member of Union Chapel Ministries, the National Rifle Association, Monroe Township Conservation Club, and Daleville...

William “Bill” Conn, 88, Albany, died Sunday March 24, 2024 at Westminster Village in Muncie.  Born in Union City, Indiana on October 28, 1935, Bill grew up in Albany and was a 1953 graduate of Albany High School.  He was Transportation Manager at Ball Corporation in Muncie before retiring in 1998 after working there 32 years.  He also worked for Craig Trucking in Albany.  Bill was a member of Albany United Methodist Church and Albany Lions Club.  He was...

Krista (Kris) Ford, age 72, Muncie, died unexpectedly at home from natural causes.  Born on November 17, 1951, she grew up in Albany and graduated from Delta High School with the class of 1969.  Kris was a court secretary for Judge Vorhees, retiring in 2019 after several years of employment.  She was active in the Delaware County Women’s Democratic Club and enjoyed reading, animals, being with friends, vacationing in Florida, and taking trips to Snow Lake. She is...

Beverly S. Jeffers, age 90, Albany, died Sunday March 17, 2024 at Morrison Woods Legacy in Muncie.  Born in Niles Township on November 17, 1933, she grew up near Albany and was a 1951 graduate of Albany High School.  She was an office assistant for Dr. Schindel, DDS for 28 years and Dr. Nowakowski, DDS for 11 years before retiring.  Beverly belonged to Union Chapel Ministries and was a member of Delta Theta Tau sorority.  Survivors include a son: Robert D. Jeffers, Mesa,...

Joyce Garrett Grim, age 94, DeSoto, died Tuesday March 12, 2024 at Parker Health Care & Rehabilitation Center following an illness.  She was born at home in Delaware County on November 3, 1929, and grew up in Daleville.  Joyce was a graduate of Daleville High School and lived south of DeSoto for several years.  She retired from Indiana Michigan Power where she worked for over 40 years.  She attended DeSoto United Methodist Church and enjoyed traveling including taking...

Ralph E. “Gene” Glaze, 91, Albany, passed away peacefully with family by his side on March 4, 2024.  Born in Delaware County on November 6, 1932, he grew up in Delaware and Randolph counties and was a 1952 graduate of Green Township High School.  After graduating, he served in the U.S. Army and worked at Warner Gear for 31 years before retiring.  He was a member of Albany Lions Club and a lifetime member of Tri-State Gas Engine and Tractor Association.  Gene...

Charlie Beatson, age 72, Albany, died Friday March 1, 2024 at home following an illness.  Born in Muncie on November 4, 1951, he grew up in Muncie and was a 1970 graduate of Southside High School.  Charlie was a longtime Albany resident and worked as a journeyman pipefitter at various locations including Johnson Controls, Ball State University, and Landis.  Known by his friends as “MacGyver”, he could build or fix nearly anything.  He was a people-person and...