Obituaries in Muncie, IN | The Star Press (2025)

Saturday, September 28, 2024

Patricia Jean HurstAge 103W Lafayette, INPatricia J Hurst, age 103, passed away in W Lafayette, IN on September 5, 2024. She was born August 22, 1021 in Kansas City, MO...Patricia J Hurst, age 103, passed away in W Lafayette, IN on September 5, 2024. She was born August 22, 1021 in Kansas City, MO to Marwood & Edna Downs. A sister, Dorothy, predeceased her....

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Barbara L. CollinsAge 94Muncie, INBarbara L. Collins, daughter of Ralph and Olive Skinner, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2024, in Muncie, Indiana, at the age of 94. She...Barbara L. Collins, daughter of Ralph and Olive Skinner, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2024, in Muncie, Indiana, at the age of 94. She was born on June 24, 1930, in Muncie, Indiana. Married...Garden View Funeral Home

Helen M. DaughertyAge 96Albany, INHelen M. Daugherty, age 96, Albany, died Wednesday September 25, 2024 at Morrison Woods, Muncie. Born in Muncie on January 19, 1928, Helen was...Helen M. Daugherty, age 96, Albany, died Wednesday September 25, 2024 at Morrison Woods, Muncie. Born in Muncie on January 19, 1928, Helen was a lifelong Albany resident and a 1945 graduate of Albany...Meacham Funeral Service

William Edward LedbetterAge 81Gaston, INWilliam Edward Ledbetter, 81, went home to spend eternity with His Lord and Savior Friday, September 20, 2024. He was ushered into His presence...William Edward Ledbetter, 81, went home to spend eternity with His Lord and Savior Friday, September 20, 2024. He was ushered into His presence by his loving wife of 50 years, Sheila, who he...Meeks Mortuary

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Richard L WardAge 88Muncie, INRichard Lee Ward, 88, went to be with his Lord, Saturday, September 21, 2024. He was born in Bloomingsport, IN on August 10, 1936, the...Richard Lee Ward, 88, went to be with his Lord, Saturday, September 21, 2024. He was born in Bloomingsport, IN on August 10, 1936, the son of Clarence and Helen Ward.Richard worked for Meyer Casket...Wilson Shook Funeral Home

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Rachel A. CalhounAge 83Farmland, INRachel A. Calhoun, 83, of Farmland, IN passed away early Tuesday morning, September 24, 2024. She was born on September 11, 1941, in Farmland, Indiana,...Rachel A. Calhoun, 83, of Farmland, IN passed away early Tuesday morning, September 24, 2024. She was born on September 11, 1941, in Farmland, Indiana, was a beacon of love, loyalty, and compassion to all...Wilson Shook Funeral Home

Gene CarrAge 100Muncie, INGene Carr transitioned to heaven on September 11, 2024. He was born in Montpelier, Indiana on January 25, 1924 to Everett J. and Margaret J....Gene Carr transitioned to heaven on September 11, 2024. He was born in Montpelier, Indiana on January 25, 1924 to Everett J. and Margaret J. Carr. He came to Muncie as a child and graduated...

Annabeth JohnstonAge 100Muncie, INAnnabeth Johnston passed away on September 2, 2024. She was 100 years old and left many family members.She was preceded in death by her late...Annabeth Johnston passed away on September 2, 2024. She was 100 years old and left many family members.She was preceded in death by her late husband and her two younger sons. She has six grandchildren,...Meeks Mortuary

Monday, September 23, 2024

Kathryn “Elaine” Browne BurgauerAge 78Yorktown, INKathryn “Elaine” Browne Burgauer, 78, passed away at IU Health North Hospital in Carmel Sunday, September 22, 2024.She was born August 17, 1946, in Winchester,...Kathryn “Elaine” Browne Burgauer, 78, passed away at IU Health North Hospital in Carmel Sunday, September 22, 2024.She was born August 17, 1946, in Winchester, the daughter of Donal and Melba (Davis) Browne. Elaine graduated...Meeks Mortuary

Nellie O. HoltAge 98Muncie, INNellie O. Holt, 98, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, September 20, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.She was born on May...Nellie O. Holt, 98, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, September 20, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.She was born on May 15, 1926 in Jamestown, Tennessee, the daughter of William K....Meeks Mortuary

Friday, September 20, 2024

Jasmine Nicole HatfieldAge 30Muncie, INJasmine Nicole Hatfield 30 yrs old, passed away from a sudden illness on September 12, 2024. She was born September 9, 1994, the daughter...Jasmine Nicole Hatfield 30 yrs old, passed away from a sudden illness on September 12, 2024. She was born September 9, 1994, the daughter of Melinda Hatfield and Dentric (Deak) Vance. Jasmine was...Parson Mortuary

Ruth PattyAge 106Windsor, INRuth Patty, 106, Windsor, Indiana, passed away on September 18 at her daughter’s home.She was married to Joe for 68 wonderful years. They met, serving...Ruth Patty, 106, Windsor, Indiana, passed away on September 18 at her daughter’s home.She was married to Joe for 68 wonderful years. They met, serving in the Army.Left to carry on her legacy: son Steve...Parson Mortuary

Loren Fredrick Temple Sr.Age 76Muncie, INLoren Fredrick Temple Sr., 76, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Anderson on March 8,...Loren Fredrick Temple Sr., 76, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Anderson on March 8, 1948, the son of Herman and Mary (Marsh) Temple and...Meeks Mortuary

Thursday, September 19, 2024

William (Bill) R HuddlestonAge 79Newton, MAWilliam (Bill) R. Huddleston, of Newtonville, MA, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, September 15th, 2024, just a few days short of his...William (Bill) R. Huddleston, of Newtonville, MA, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, September 15th, 2024, just a few days short of his 80th birthday.Bill was known for his kindness and generosity of...

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Deanna EvansAge 72Muncie, INDeanna Lee Evans 72 of Muncie passed away peacefully after an extended illness at Ball Memorial Hospital. Deanna worked at Ball Memorial Hospital & then...Deanna Lee Evans 72 of Muncie passed away peacefully after an extended illness at Ball Memorial Hospital. Deanna worked at Ball Memorial Hospital & then American Health Network, a job she absolutely loved before retiring...Parson Mortuary

Owen Lothair OxleyAge 88Parker City, INOwen Lothair Oxley, 88 of rural Parker City, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital surrounded by his...Owen Lothair Oxley, 88 of rural Parker City, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 29, 1936 to Joseph...Meeks Mortuary

Sylvia “Diane” RobinsonAge 91Muncie, INSylvia “Diane” Robinson, 91, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital.She was born November 24, 1932, in Muncie, the daughter...Sylvia “Diane” Robinson, 91, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital.She was born November 24, 1932, in Muncie, the daughter of Casey and Margaret (Norton) Stanley. Diane was a...Meeks Mortuary

Jeanette Louise (Holdcroft) WoodardAge 95Dunkirk, INJeanette Louise (Holdcroft) Woodard was born to Russell E. and Blanche (Smith) Holdcroft, on October 22, 1928, at their family home in Jay County, Indiana....Jeanette Louise (Holdcroft) Woodard was born to Russell E. and Blanche (Smith) Holdcroft, on October 22, 1928, at their family home in Jay County, Indiana. She grew up on the family farms in Jay...Meacham Funeral Service

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