Keplinger Funeral Home

02/27/2026

Sharon L. Knoderer, 86, passed away on February 1, 2026 at The Waters of Hartford City.
She was born in Hartford City on June 3, 1939 to James Powers and Ivah Blanche (Sopher) Powers.
Sharon married Frederick G. Knoderer and he passed away on September 23, 2025.
She retired from Bill’s Grocery...

02/25/2026

Mary Ann Jones, 72, passed away at Reid Memorial Hospital in Richmond.
She was born in Hartford City on January 15, 1954 to Calvert Raymond Jones and Imogene Inez (Faulkner) Jones. Her parents preceded her in death.
Mary graduated from Blackford High School in 1974 and worked as an aid in local ...

02/18/2026

Brian DeWayne Hurley, 55, passed away on February 16, 2026 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Hartford City on January 1, 1971 to Larry Joe Hurley Sr. and Anna Louise (Fetty) Hurley. His parents preceded him in death.
Brian graduated from Blackford High School in 1990. He enjoye...

02/16/2026

James “Jim” Douglas Colegrove, 76, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026 at his residence.
He was born in Grayson Kentucky on March 11, 1949 to James Franklin Colegrove and Margaret Juanita (King) Colegrove.
Jim graduated from Prichard High School in 1967. He served in the United States Navy ...

02/13/2026

Thomas “Tom” E. Cale, 86, passed away on February 13, 2026 at his residence.
He was born in Hartford City on June 3, 1939 to Paul Leroy Cale and Hazel Lucille (Sutton) Cale. His parents precede him in death.
Tom graduated from Hartford City High School in 1957 and attended Ball State College. He...

02/13/2026

Ronald “Ron” E. Huffman, 77, passed away on February 10, 2026 at Lutheran Hospital.
He was born in Hartford City on June 9, 1948 to Russell Joseph Hufman and Ilene Pearl (Needler) Huffman. His parents precede him in death.
Ron graduated from Montpelier High School in 1966.
He married Connie Su...

02/13/2026

Bonita “Bonnie” Kay Green, 76, passed away on February 10, 2025 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.
She was born on August 7, 1949 in Hartford City to William “Bill” Perry Hoover, Jr. and Betty L. (Cook) Hoover. Her parents precede her in death.
Bonnie graduated from Hartford City High School i...

02/11/2026

02/09/2026

Pheobe Daphne Atkinson,82, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Friday, February 6th at 5:55 pm at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie.
She was born June 14, 1943 in Rathnure, County Wexford, Ireland to Phillip John Masterson and Mary Elizabeth (Grothier) Masterson.
Daphne was...

02/06/2026

Jane Ellen Bennett, 97, passed away on February 5, 2026 at Heritage Pointe of Warren.
She was born in Jonesboro on October 28, 1928 to Cecil Paul Rhodes and Hazel Elizabeth (Sines) Rhodes. Her parents preceded her in death.
Jane graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1945. She married the love ...

02/04/2026

Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Amentt, 72, passed away on February 2, 2026 at her residence.
She was born on February 14, 1953 in Vineland, NJ to Howard D. Comer and Olive Marie (Minkwitz) Comer. Her parents preceded her in death.
Elizabeth graduated from Vineland Senior High School in 1971. She went on to...