All Obituaries

Sidney Arlene (McAbee) Brown, 92, Muncie, passed away Wednesday March 25, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital with her son, Ronn, and friend, Nan, at her side.  Sidney was born at home April 8, 1927 in Redkey.  She was the daughter of the late Leslie and Juanita McAbee.  Sidney married Norman Wesley Brown on May 29, 1952; he died October 31, 1987.  Sidney attended Redkey High School.  She worked at Kerr Glass (now Ardagh), Dunkirk, Redkey Dime Store, and was a...

Marilyn D. (Selvey) Owens, age 78, Muncie, died Wednesday March 25, 2020 at home following an illness.  Born in Muncie July 2, 1941, she grew up in Albany and attended DeSoto High School.  Marilyn worked in the deli and bakery at Kroger for several years before retiring.  In earlier years she was a nurse’s aid in area nursing homes.  She was a longtime caregiver, enjoying baking and cooking.  She also loved animals, especially her chocolate lab, Bridgette, and...

Carolyn F. Kramer, age 72, Albany, died Thursday March 19, 2020 at The Woodlands, Muncie, following an extended illness.  Born in Madison, Indiana on March 3, 1948, she graduated from Madison Consolidated High School in 1966.  Carolyn was a homemaker and a member of Albany United Methodist Church.  She worked at Pathologists Associated for 24 years as a currier and computer operator.  She also sold Mary Kay products and enjoyed cross-stitching. Survivors include a...

Donald Garringer, age 81, formerly of Albany, died Wednesday February 26, 2020 at Ashley Glen Senior Living and Memory Care, Peachtree City, GA.  Born in Redkey on September 19, 1938, he graduated from Redkey High School with the class of 1956.  He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a former member of Telephone Pioneers of America.  He retired from Ameritech (now AT&T) in 1994 after working there 32 years as a repairman.  Don lived in Albany for several years before...

Robert Bible, age 94, Muncie, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday February 9, 2020.  Robert was born on May 22, 1925 in Ottway, TN.  Bob was a proud veteran, having served in the United States Navy during World War II.  He was employed by the C&O Railroad for nearly 40 years.  He attended DeSoto United Methodist Church and enjoyed outside work, gardening, and visiting with his buddies.  He was an avid supporter of his children’s and...

Vetta M. Anderson, 76, Albany, passed Friday January 31, 2020 at home following an illness.  Born Aug. 8, 1943 in Fentress County, TN, she graduated from Clarkrange High School (TN) in 1963 and lived for several years in Delaware County.  Vetta was a homemaker and in her earlier years worked at Off Price World and Feeny Manufacturing.  She enjoyed camping, crocheting, gardening, and tending to her flowers. Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Fred L. Anderson; a son:...

E. Louise Crawford Arbogast, age 94, rural Redkey, died unexpectedly Wednesday January 29, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.  Born in Randolph County on August 8, 1925, she graduated from Lincoln High School in 1946.  She worked at Champs Leather Products in Saratoga for 13 years before retiring in 1979.  She also helped her husband farm and raise livestock in Jay County for several years.  Louise was a member of Albany United Methodist Church where she...

Joe Schlegel, 72, Dunkirk, died Monday January 20, 2020 at Life’s Journey of Avon following an illness.  Born in Dunkirk on April 6, 1947, he was a graduate of Dunkirk High School.  He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired after 29 years of service with the Indiana National Guard and Army Reserve.  Joe worked at Kerr Glass (now Ardagh), Dunkirk, for 37 years before retiring in 2003 and was a longtime member of Dunkirk Church of The Nazarene. Survivors include his son,...

Richard L. “Dick” Arens, age 90, Albany, died Sunday January 19, 2020 at Albany Health Care & Rehabilitation Center.  Born July 24, 1929 in Ft. Wayne, he was a graduate of Albany High School and a veteran of the U.S. Navy.  Dick worked at Borg Warner in Muncie for several years before retiring in 1991.  He was a Past Master of Anthony Lodge No. 171, F. & A.M., Albany, and U.A.W. #287. Survivors include his son and daughter: Norman Arens, Albany, and Sharen...

Ruth Morgan, age 92, Albany, died Saturday January 18, 2020 at Albany Health Care & Rehabilitation Center.  Born Nov. 21, 1927 in Ft. Recovery, Ohio, she graduated from Albany High School in 1945 and attended Indiana Business College.  Ruth was an administrative secretary for Delaware Community School Corp. over 20 years before retiring in 1983.  She was a member of Albany United Methodist Church and Albany Tri Kappa sorority.  She enjoyed square dancing with her...