Anderson-Poindexter Funeral Homes, 89 C Street NW (2025)

15/08/2025

Mary Eugenia ‘Genie’ Bowers, 84, of Linton, Indiana, passed peacefully from this life with family by her side on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. She was born on February 28, 1941, in Beech Grove, Indiana to Rev. James J. and Geneva (Wortman) Boyle. Genie married the love of her life, Ronald L. Bowers, on October 28, 1961.

Genie was a member of the Linton First Christian Church and a volunteer with the Salvation Army. She also belonged to the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #150, where she was a past Worthy Matron. Genie worked as an insurance agent for 35 years, serving many families in the area.

Family left to cherish the memories of Genie include her beloved husband, Ron Bowers; son, Jeffrey Loren Bowers of Gainesville, TX; eight grandchildren, Shan Michael (Kayla) Bowers, Kailee Bowers, Kyle Reed, Katie Reed, Clifton Bowers, Savannah (Matt) Lowry, Abby Peters, and Veronica Bowers; thirteen great-grandchildren, Maddox Ray Bowers, Mya Jane Bowers, Gavin James Daugherty, Jaden Joe Daugherty, Leon Bowers, Mary Bowers, Zolabelle Bowers, Carson Peters, Cadence Peters, Lezly Lowry, Alyxa Lowry, Charlie Lowry, and Nolan Lowry; sister, Virginia Mitcher of Muncie and brother, Joseph Boyle of Kokomo.

Genie was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Michael Shan Bowers; and two great-grandchildren, Isabella Grace Bowers and Gary Loren Bowers.

Funeral services honoring the life of Genie will be at 1:00 PM on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Anderson-Poindexter Chapel in Linton with Nick Moore officiating. Genie will be laid to rest in Prairie Chapel Cemetery in Lyons.

Family and friends may call from 11:00 AM until the time of service at 1:00 PM on Thursday at the funeral home.

Arrangements and care have been entrusted to Meng Family Funeral Homes, Anderson-Poindexter Chapel in Linton. Condolences and memories may be sent to the family online at www.andersonpoindexter.com.

04/08/2025

Debra A. Riepe, 56, of Greenville, Kentucky, passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. She was born on September 16, 1968, in Sullivan, Indiana to Harold Lynn ‘Bud’ and Phyllis I. (Young) Peterson.

Debra was of the Baptist faith, a wonderful homemaker, and a loving mother.

Family left to cherish the memory of Debra include: her significant other, Billy Strader; her son, Derek Wohlwend of Cedar Grove, NJ; brothers, Michael (Becky) Peterson of Louisville, KY, and Harry (Karyn) Peterson of North Arlington, NJ; sisters, Linda Floyd of Linton, IN, and Louise (Don) Daniels of Central City, KY.

Debra was preceded in death by her parents and son, Kaleb Wohlwend.

Funeral services to honor Debra will be at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, August 5, at the Anderson-Poindexter Chapel in Linton. Debra will be laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery in Linton.

Family and friends may call from 11:00 AM until the time of service on Tuesday, August 5, at the funeral home.

Arrangements and care have been entrusted to Meng Family Funeral Homes, Anderson-Poindexter Chapel in Linton. Online condolences and memories may be sent to www.andersonpoindexter.com

28/07/2025

Barbara C. Sutt, 81, of Dugger, Indiana, passed peacefully from this life, with her family by side, on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Sullivan Community Hospital. She was born May 7, 1944, in Lexington, Kentucky to Horace D. and Gladys M. (Lear) Burton. Barbara married her loving husband, Allen R. Sutt, on December 10, 1994.

Barbara was employed as a retail warehouse worker for many years. Outside of work, she enjoyed spending time with her family, tending her flowers, and shopping trips.

Family left to cherish the memories of Barbara include: her husband, Allen Sutt; sons, Paul (Nena) Maak, Steven (Stephanie) Sutt; daughters, Michelle (Barry) Horne, Rosie (Jeff) Maak, Tina (Jason) Manual and Tammy Sutt; also surviving are 14 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Helen Maak; and four brothers, Roy, Doug, Bill and Jerry Burton.

Honoring Barbara’s wishes there will be no public visitation or services.

Arrangements and care have been entrusted to Meng Family Funeral Homes, Anderson-Poindexter Chapel in Linton. Condolences and memories may be sent to the family online at www.andersonpoindexter.com

25/07/2025

Jane Ann Koenig, 79, of Sandborn, Indiana, went to Heaven on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Freelandville Community Home. She was born on February 23, 1946 in Linton, Indiana to Max and Tressa F. (Barks) Gaultney. Jane married the love of her life, Kenneth Russell Koenig on November 26, 1964.

Jane was a member of the Salem United Church of Christ. She was a homemaker and loved taking care of her home and family. Jane enjoyed gardening, her flowers, cooking and Indian artifacts.

Family left to cherish the memory of Jane include: two sons, Russ (Michelle) Koenig of Terre Haute and Kelly Koenig of Sandborn; one daughter, Tiffany Koenig of Vincennes; three grandchildren, Dakota Koenig of Washington, DC, Nicholas Koenig of Terre Haute and Misty Knight of Sandborn; one sister, Judy McFadden of Terre Haute; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Jane was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband, Kenneth Koenig; two brothers, Robert Gaultney and Philip Max Gaultney.

Funeral services to honor the life of Jane will be at 1:00 PM on Monday, August 4, 2025 at Salem United Church of Christ, 13135 N. Salem Road, Westphalia, Indiana with Bryan Taylor officiating. Jane will be laid to rest in Salem Cemetery.

Family and friends may call from 11:00 AM until the time of service at 1:00 PM on Monday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Salem United Church of Christ in Westphalia. Envelopes will be available at the church.

Arrangements and care have been entrusted to Meng Family Funeral Homes, Anderson-Poindexter Chapel in Linton. Condolences and memories may be sent to the family online at www.andersonpoindexter.com.

21/07/2025

Jerry D. Brown, 72, of Lyons, went to Heaven, on Monday, July 21, 2025, at his home. He was born on August 2, 1952, in Marco, Indiana to John H. and Lois Jean (Hostetter) Brown. Jerry married his loving wife, Susan R. (Ethridge) Brown on October 15, 1989.

Jerry was a member of the Newberry Cornerstone Community Church, Switz City Masonic Lodge #676 F & AM, Iron Workers Local 429 and Ponies of America (POA). Jerry worked as a barber, an iron worker and then a truck driver before retiring as an iron worker. He enjoyed his family time, playing cards, working and showing his horses. You could always stop by for a chat or a helping hand or just a cup of coffee.

Family left to cherish the memories of Jerry include: his wife, Susan Brown; daughter, Michelle (Carlton) Sanders of Georgia; sons, Nathan (Jenna Richards) Brown of Bloomfield, Joe (Lesley) Brown of Washington and James (Amanda) Brown of Westphalia; eleven grandchildren; brother, Denny (Reenie) Brown of Newburgh and sister, Debra Wiggins of Bloomington.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Danny Ross Brown.

Funeral services to honor the life of Jerry will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Anderson-Poindexter Chapel in Linton with Rev. Bob Bruner officiating. Jerry will be laid to rest in Marco Cemetery at a later time.

Family and friends may call from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Wednesday, July 23 and from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM on Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Newberry Cornerstone Community Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Arrangements and care have been entrusted to Meng Family Funeral Homes, Anderson-Poindexter Chapel in Linton. Condolences and memories may be sent to the family online at www.andersonpoindexter.com.

10/07/2025

Marilyn L. Hostetter, 80, of Lyons, Indiana, went to Heaven with family by her side, on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Ketcham Memorial Center in Odon. She was born on October 15, 1944 in Washington, Indiana to John Raymond and Hazel (Cooper) Sipes. Marilyn married the love of her life, Elmer W. Hostetter on December 9, 1962.

Marilyn was a member of the Lyons First Christian Church. She worked as a teacher’s aide at L&M School for 17 years as well as working beside her husband for many years on their farm. Marilyn enjoyed reading, gardening and doing crafts.

Family left to cherish the memory of Marilyn include: daughter, Lori (Darren) Burch of Bloomfield; son, Brian (Chris) Hostetter of Lyons; grandchildren, Clayton (Emily) Burch, Mitchell (Nicole) Burch, Carter Hostetter, Wyatt McCammon and Hayden Cunningham; great-granddaughter, Parker Burch.

Marilyn was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband, Elmer Hostetter and brother, Dwight Sipes.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 14, 2025 at Anderson-Poindexter Chapel in Linton with Archie Ellett officiating. Marilyn will be laid to rest in Marco Cemetery.

Family and friends may call from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM on Sunday, July 13 and from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM on Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the WRV Middle School PTO. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Arrangements and care have been entrusted to Meng Family Funeral Homes, Anderson-Poindexter Chapel in Linton. Condolences and memories may be sent to the family online at www.andersonpoindexter.com.

10/07/2025

Charlotte James ‘Charli’ Buescher was born resting in the arms of Jesus, on Monday, July 7, 2025, at The Women’s Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. She was the daughter of Cassidy Nicole (Bible) and Jordan Paul Buescher.

Charli was loved very much and will be missed by her mommy and her daddy; maternal grandmother, Shannon (Brad) Middleton; paternal grandparents, Charles (Deb) Buescher and Janet Organ; maternal great-grandparents, James (Madalyn) Peters; aunts, Ashton Middleton and Christi Price; great-aunt, Heather Peters.

Charli was preceded in death by paternal great-grandparents, Ralph and Patty Buescher and John (Shirley Dehls) Organ.

Graveside services will be at 10:30 AM on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Bethel Church Cemetery in Freelandville with Bryan Taylor officiating.

Arrangements and care have been entrusted to Meng Family Funeral Homes, Anderson-Poindexter Chapel in Linton. Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.andersonpoindexter.com

07/07/2025

Adam D. Bland, 41, of Bedford, Indiana, passed away on June 26, 2025 as a result of a work-related accident. He was born on October 17, 1983 in Bloomington, Indiana to Ted E. and Barbara A. (Lynn) Bland.

Adam was a painter for Courtchase, LLC with 25 years of service. He enjoyed fishing with his buddies and being outside with nature.

Family left to cherish the memory of Adam include: two daughters, Skylar N. Cradick of Coatsville and Izabelle Nakita Marie Bland, at home; his partner, Nikita ‘Nikki’ Burch; his mother, Barbara A. Bland of Bedford; two sisters, Jada Lea Bland Denson and Amanda Lou Bland, both of Bloomington.

Adam was preceded in death by his father, Ted Bland; paternal grandparents, Dale and Betty Bland; maternal grandparents, Bobbie Lee Lynn and Dorothy (Blanton) Royer.

There will be no services as cremation has been chosen.

Family and friends have set up a memorial fund for Adam’s daughter, Izabelle Bland, for her education and wellbeing until she comes of age. If you wish to make a contribution for her benefit and care, please make checks payable to Pershing LLC, fbo Izabelle Nikita Marie Bland, PO Box 382084, Pittsburg, PA 15250-8084.

Arrangements and care have been entrusted to Meng Family Funeral Homes, Anderson-Poindexter Chapel in Linton. Condolences and memories may be sent to the family online at www.andersonpoindexter.com.

05/07/2025

Bill D. Hamilton, 70, of Lyons, Indiana, passed away, on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at home with loved ones by his side. He was born on June 24, 1955, in Linton, to Willard J. and Geneva M. ‘Jean’ (Deckard) Hamilton. Bill married his loving wife, Sheri R. (Hickox) on September 29, 2001.

Bill was baptized at United Methodist Church and had attended Shiloh Wesley Chapel UMC in Spencer. Bill was a member of Linton Masonic Lodge #560 F & AM. Early in life while in college he was a baseball pitcher at Northeast College. Bill owned and was the pharmacist at Hamilton Pharmacy in Lyons, later he joined his father with Hamilton Equipment in Linton. He was a hardworking gentle soul, a loving father and husband. He was extremely proud of his boys and loved his grandchildren. Hunting quail was his passion.

Family left to cherish the memory of Bill includes his wife, Sheri, sons, Andrew (Lydia) Hamilton of Lyons, Jimmy (Tabitha) Carpenter of Linton; grandchildren, Willow, Waylon and Scottie; he is also survived by a brother-in-law Daniel (Shephanie) Hickox, sister-in-law, Sara (Eamon) Donovan, nieces and nephews, Camron Allen, Brookelyn Allen, Colston and Charlotte.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services to honor the life of Bill will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Anderson-Poindexter Chapel in Linton with Dr. Diane Wells officiating. Bill will be laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery in Linton, next to his parents.

Family and friends may call from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Wednesday at the funeral home and from 10:00 AM until the hour of service on Thursday. A Masonic Memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM Wednesday evening.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Linton-Stockton High School Athletics Dept. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Arrangements and care have been entrusted to Meng Family Funeral Homes, Anderson-Poindexter Chapel in Linton. Condolences and memories may be sent to the family online at www.andersonpoindexter.com.

24/06/2025

Sharon Ann ‘Sherry’ Tuttle, 81, of Linton, Indiana, passed away with family by her side, on Monday, June 23, 2025 at Glenburn Senior Living in Linton. She was born on October 12, 1943 in Linton to John L. and Mary Esther (Rhodes) Weaver. Sherry married the love of her life, Billy Dale Tuttle on September 29, 1962.

Sherry was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority. She worked many years as a dispatcher for the Linton Police Department. Sherry enjoyed bowling, playing bingo and Yahtzee.

Family left to cherish the memory of Sherry include: daughter, Beth (Frank ‘Frog’) Gennicks of Linton; four grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and one sister, Millie Kenworthy of Linton. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Sherry was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband, Bill Tuttle; daughter, Stacey Murphy; great-granddaughter, Abigail Ann Hanley and sister, Edith Charlene Brown.

Funeral services to honor the life of Sherry will be at 12:00 Noon on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Anderson-Poindexter Chapel in Linton with Rev. Dick Smith officiating. Sherry will be laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery in Linton at a later date.

Family and friends may call from 10:00 AM until time of service at 12:00 Noon on Friday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Arrangements and care have been entrusted to Meng Family Funeral Homes, Anderson-Poindexter Chapel in Linton. Condolences and memories may be sent to the family online at www.andersonpoindexter.com.

09/06/2025

Teresa Lynnette Franklin, 67, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away with family by her side, on Friday, June 6, 2025, at her home. She was born on August 30, 1957, in West Baden, Indiana to Roscoe H. Knight, Jr. and Marjorie Wanda (Hall) Knight. Teresa married Mark Franklin on February 1, 1988.

Teresa was a homemaker and of Christian Faith. She enjoyed nature, feeding the birds and more especially her dogs.

The family left to cherish the memories of Teresa include: her husband, Mark Franklin; daughter, Tara Frankin of Reedsport, OR; three brothers, Martin Knight, Tracy Knight and Dale Knight.

Teresa was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Eric Knight and David Knight.

Following her wishes, graveside services only will be held, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Marco Cemetery, with Pastor Rhonda Haynes officiating.

Arrangements and care have been entrusted to Meng Family Funeral Homes, Anderson-Poindexter Chapel in Linton. Condolences and memories may be sent to the family online at www.andersonpoindexter.com.

28/05/2025

Charlene M. Stremming, 76, of Sandborn, Indiana, went to Heaven, with loved ones by her side, on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. She was born on October 27, 1948 in Vincennes to Orvel L. and Virginia M. (Clifford) Stremming. Charlene divorced and changed her name back to her maiden name of Stremming.

Charlene was a member of the Parkview Christian Church in Plainville, Order of Eastern Star, Newberry Chapter #198 and the L&M Class of 1966. She retired in 1992 from the General Electric Plant in Linton with 17 years of service. Charlene liked to crochet and do embroidery. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and playing her accordion.

Family left to cherish the memories of Charlene include: two daughters, Iris (Danny) Overman of Freedom and Ilene Casner of Linton; five grandchildren, LeeAnna (Jordan) Harris, Lindsay (Jesse) Bobo, Daniel Casner, Katelin Norris and Dylan Cunningham; five great-grandchildren, Nichola Harris, Elizabeth Harris, Adrian Feutz, Anthony Britton and Gabriel Bobo; sister, Marlene Mattingly; nephew, Lee Stremming; niece, Ginny (Bill) Gayso; sister-in-law, Linda Stremming; great-nephews, Michael Stremming, Brayden Stremming, Eric Gayso and Blaine Gayso; great-great-niece, Effe Stremming.

Charlene was preceded in death by: her parents; one brother, Mearl E. Stremming and brother-in-law, Bob Mattingly.

Funeral services to honor the life of Charlene will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Parkview Christian Church in Plainville with Jason Shemanski officiating. Charlene will be laid to rest in Stafford Cemetery in Sandborn.

Family and friends may call from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Friday, May 30, 2025 at Anderson-Poindexter Chapel in Linton. An Eastern Star Memorial Service will at 7:00 PM on Friday at the funeral home. Visitation will also be at the church on Saturday, May 31 from 11:00 AM until the time of service at 1:00 PM.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and the church.

Arrangements and care have been entrusted to Meng Family Funeral Homes, Anderson-Poindexter Chapel in Linton. Condolences and memories may be sent to the family online at www.andersonpoindexter.com.

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