Articles by Porter Oliger Pearson

Richard Sallee, 59, Greensburg, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020 at his residence in Greensburg. Born, September 5, 1960 in Greensburg, Indiana, he was the son of Leo A. “Ottie” and Ethel Mae (Hammil) […]

Dorothy J. Redelman, 94, Greensburg, passed away from natural causes on April 10, 2020 at Aspen Place Health Campus in Greensburg. Born, July 13, 1925 in Decatur County, she was the daughter of Joseph B. […]

Bernadine Hessler, 92, Greensburg, died on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at her residence with her daughter, Bonnie by her side. Born, June 25, 1927 in Connersville, Indiana, she was the daughter of Luther and Myrtle […]

Leona C. Hellmich, 88, Greensburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at the Morning Breeze Health Campus in Greensburg. Born, September 6, 1931 in Jennings County, Indiana, she was the daughter of Albert J. […]

Teresa J. Horan, 89, Greensburg, passed away on April 8, 2020 at Morning Breeze Nursing Home in Greensburg. Born, January 17, 1931 in Decatur County, she was the daughter of Gregory A. and Charlotta E. […]

James Elbert Pruett, passed away in Indianapolis on April 1, 2020 following a valiant fight against Covid-19.  Born July 4, 1957 in Indianapolis to Cecil and Margaret (Kirby) Pruett, they precede him in death. Spending […]

Christopher M. McFarland, 47, Greensburg, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at his residence. Born, October 3, 1972 in Greensburg, Indiana, he was the son of Donald and Carol (Mitchell) McFarland.  Chris was a 1991 […]

Michael M. Mathews, 66, Osgood, passed away on March 30, 2020 at Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville. Born, March 12, 1954 in Ripley County, he was the son of Ohmer and Margaret (Kinnett) Mathews. Mike […]

Robert Page Rust, Greensburg civic leader, merchant, activist and coach, died Saturday, March 28 at his home in Morning Breeze Retirement Center and Health Care. He was 88. His is one of the first deaths […]

Carol Jean Young, 85, Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020 at the Morning Breeze Health Campus in Greensburg. Born December 11, 1934 in Decatur County, Indiana, she was the daughter Edgar James […]

Mark “Porky” E. Wittkamper, 55, Westport, passed away on March 26, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis.  Born, May 27th, 1964 in Batesville, he was the son of Dale “Pork” and Sandra (Laws) Wittkamper. […]

Roman M. Johannigman, 91, Millhousen, passed away on March 25, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Born, March 15, 1929 in Decatur County, he was the son of Mathias and Cecilia (Thole) Johannigman. […]