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Mary Etta (Stewart) Redwine, age 97, of Dillsboro, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at the Waters of Dillsboro, where she resided the past 12 years. She was born September 10, 1914 in Patriot, IN, the daughter of Abby and Oliver Stewart. She enjoyed a carefree country childhood with her brother and sister, Clinton and Marjorie, who both preceded her in death. Mary married Denver Redwine in 1934, and they spent the next 66 years together, raising their children, attending the United Methodist Church of Dillsboro, attending their childrens’ sporting events, and devoting their lives to their children. She was the kind of mom that every kid would love! Caring, compassionate, hardworking, and always having their best interests at heart. She never met a stranger. Everyone had a story that interested her and she was what is described as a real people person. She is survived by one son, Bill (Sonny) Redwine and his wife, Barbara, of Dillsboro; 4 grandchildren, Tony Stallings (Karen), Jascia Redwine, Mary Jackson, Jason Redwine (Kelli), several great grandchildren, Michelle Adkisson, Annie Rose and Jack Stallings, Kayli, Jonathan, Payton, Brooklin Redwine, and Mia Jackson. A private family memorial service will be held with interment in Oakdale Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro.
Robert L. Browning, age 59, of Aurora, passed away Thursday evening, February 2, 2012 at his residence following a long illness. He was born July 21, 1952 in Aurora, at the same farmhouse that he passed away in, to Kenelm Browning and Eva Lee McAllister Browning. Robert worked as a mechanic in heavy machinery, and farmed. On October 21, 1986 he was married to Shamra Frederick, and they are the parents of 2 daughters, Leslie Browning, of Florence, KY and Lanise Browning, of Aurora, and they are blessed with 1 grandaughter, Leah Luke. He is also survived by 1 sister, Marlene Dozier. Preceded in death by his parents and 1 brother, Larry Ray Browning. Robert and Shamra were members of Cedars of Lebanon Fellowship. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are entrusted to Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro.
Earl L. Teaney, age 82, of Aurora, passed away Sunday morning, January 29, 2012 at Ripley Crossing in Milan. He was born April 28, 1929 in Aurora to George D. Teaney and Caroline S. (Gerlach) Teaney and graduated from Aurora High School in 1948. On February 6, 1951 he was united in marriage to Audrey J. Thayer, who survives. In his early years, he was employed at Lischkge Motors at various times. He worked as a chemical operator at Fernald. Earl was employed at Indiana State Hwy Dept, and at both Seagrams and Schenley in security. Earl and Audrey also owned Maple Leaf Restaurant in Dillsboro. He was employed at Shady Nook Care Center and SMC Greendale Housing in maintenance, and at Area 12 Lifetime Resources as a bus driver. He ended his work career at Argosy Casino at age 80. He worked as a volunteer at Mt. Sinai United Methodist Church building their new church. Earl put in over 2,000 volunteer hours for the church. He was a former member of the Dillsboro Civic Club, Dillsboro Town Board, the Archery Club at North Vernon, IN, Men’s bowling team at Farmers Retreat and Lawrenceburg, and of the Hogan Township Fire Dept as a volunteer. Earl was a member of the Aurora Masonic Lodge No. 51, F & AM, and of Mt. Sinai United Methodist Church. He loved hunting, fishing, gardening, and of course, German Polka Music. He especially loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Earl is survived by his children; Michael W. (Nola) Teaney, of Aurora, Jerald E. Teaney, of Dillsboro, and Carla J. (Teaney) Blair, of Aurora; his grandchildren; Lucinda (Teaney) Bostick (Michael), Jared E. Teaney (Melissa), Erin M. (Teaney) Ahmad (Ahmad), Jennifer R. Teaney, and Kenneth A. Blair; his great grandchildren; Courtney, Caitlin, and Jacob Teaney, Donovan , Aiden . and Teagan . Bostick, and Aneesa M. and Amelia Ahmad; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Earl was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother, Bernard Teaney, a son in infancy, Harold, and by his daughter-in-law, Rhonda (Ohlmansiek) Teaney. Funeral services for Earl will be Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Sinai United Methodist Church on Hwy 350, with Pastors LaJo Dunbar, Arnold Cutter, and Charles Miller officiating. He will be laid to rest in Riverview Cemetery in Aurora. Friends may meet his family at Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 from 5-8 p.m. A Masonic service will be held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to Mt. Sinai United Methodist Church or to Relay for Life.