Jeanette Theresa (Quellhorst) Padgett, 91, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026, at her home in Lebanon, Indiana. She was born in Tipton, Indiana, on April 1, 1935, the youngest child of the late Raymond and Nellie (Tragesser) Quellhorst.
Jeanette was a 1953 graduate of Lebanon High School in Lebanon, Indiana. She was a member of the Prom Queen’s Court, business manager of the Cedars yearbook and President of the Sunbeam Society. She attended Ball State University.
On June 5, 1965, she was united in marriage to Gerald Padgett in Lebanon, Indiana. He preceded her in death on December 1, 2024.
Jeanette loved living in the country and thrived as a farmer’s wife, mother to her four children and homemaker. She was a meticulous bookkeeper of the farm finances. An excellent gardener, she produced a prolific harvest each fall with canned goods filling the basement shelves. She was also known for her outstanding jams and jellies, pies and numerous other baked goods. The kitchen always smelled amazing!
Jeanette poured an enormous amount of love and energy into the growth and well-being of her children. It would be impossible to count the number of hours she spent sewing special clothing for them, attending their many activities, volunteering for Girl Scouts, 4-H, L.H.S. Band Boosters and several other organizations.
At the age of 60, Jeanette returned to school and obtained her real estate license. She continued in that career for 20 years, earning multiple top salesperson awards at Century 21. She built a solid reputation as an outstanding agent. Young couples especially loved working with her, benefiting from her wisdom and honesty.
She was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lebanon her entire life, acting as a Eucharistic Minister and serving funeral meals. In her later years, she found immense joy in spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Survivors include her sister, Madonna Campbell; children, Thomas G. Padgett, Penny Keller (Brent), Kathy Dunshee (Doyle), and Elizabeth Keith (Shawn); grandchildren, John Padgett (Bailey), Laura Beth Buland (Erik), Emily Padgett, Stella Padgett, William Padgett, Robert Lee, Sydney DeBaun (Logan), Olivia Hooker (Austin), Luke Dunshee, Samantha Dunshee, Matthew Keith (Lauren), Ryan Keith and Sarah Keith; great grandchildren, Andi, Walker, Harper and Riley Padgett, Henry, Oliver and Jack Buland, Owen and Mabel DeBaun and Grayson Keith as well as many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, Jeanette was preceded in death by her siblings, Bernice Cleary, Raymond (Bud) Quellhorst, Delores Thoma, Martha Thrine, Mary Wiley and Jim Quellhorst and grandsons, Max Dunshee and Jacob Dunshee.
Visitation will be held Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, Lebanon, Indiana. Funeral Mass is planned for 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 319 East South Street, in Lebanon. Interment will follow services at St. Joseph Cemetery in Lebanon.
Memorials may be directed to the Five Loaves and Two Fishes Food Bank (St. Joseph’s Catholic Church) or The Caring Center.
Online condolences: www.MyersMortuary.com
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Mrs. Virginia Carol “Ginny” Hussong, 90, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at CrownPointe Assisted Living in Lebanon, Indiana. She was born in Lebanon, on July 24, 1934, a daughter of the late Ross Russel and Emma Martha (Smith) Phillips.
On July 1, 1956, she was united in marriage to Donald Leon Hussong at the Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Boone County. He preceded her in death on February 1, 2016, sharing 59 loving years together.
Ginny graduated from Lebanon High School in 1952. She worked from 1952 to 1962 as a secretary to the superintendent of Lebanon Community School Corporation and had also been the financial secretary at the First Presbyterian Church in Lebanon. She then was employed at the Boone County State Bank for 24 years and retired from Ameritrust (now, KeyBank) in 1989 as Public Relations Officer. After retirement she was an instructional aide part-time at the Lebanon Middle School until 1997. Ginny also operated a Cameo Typing Service for 18 years.
She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church, serving as a teacher, camp counselor and VCS leader. Ginny also served as president and treasurer of Presbyterian Women. She was a long-time honorary active member of Kappa Delta Phi Sorority, having served as national treasurer, and Indiana registered agent, in addition to many local offices. She was a former member of Zonta International Women’s Organization, Boone County Council on Aging, Lebanon Revitalization Committee, and treasurer of the Lebanon Welfare League. Ginny served as 1988 county chairman for United Way of Central Indiana and had been awarded a Key to City of Lebanon. She was Boone County Businesswoman of the Year in 1989.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Ginny enjoyed writing and was a published poet, publishing five poems in Ideals Magazine.
Survivors include her son, Brent L. (Suzan) Hussong of Nashville, Indiana; grandson, Nicholas S. “Nick” Hussong; close family friend, Ron (Kim) Batts, brothers-in-law, Harold (Janet) Hussong and William (Sharon) Hussong; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Ginny was preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Ross Phillips and sister, Margaret “Peggy” Irene (Gary) Barnett.
Funeral Services are planned for 12:00 noon on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Memorials may be directed in her memory to the Boone County Senior Services, 515 CrownPointe Drive, Lebanon, Indiana 46052 or to www.thetreesremember.com.
Online condolences: www.MyersMortuary.com.
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Raymon Doyce Hicks, 89, passed away Tuesday morning, October 17, 2023, at Homewood Health Campus in Lebanon, Indiana. He was born in Double Springs, Alabama on May 6, 1934, a son of the late James Clarion and Lillian Irene (Dyer) Hicks.
On September 2, 1953, he was married to Joyce Ann (Johnson) Hicks in Muncie, Indiana. She passed away on March 1, 2003.
Raised in Alabama, he graduated salutatorian of Double Springs High School in 1952. Raymon worked as a general contractor in construction for many years in Orange County and L.A. County in California.
He was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. In his free time, Raymon enjoyed listening to music.
Survivors include sons, Jerry (Ann) Hicks of Camarillo, California and Glenn (Mary) Hicks of Thorntown; three grandchildren, Tanya Strawmyer, Elizabeth (Dwight) Frost, and Benjamin Thomas; four great grandchildren, Asher Strawmyer, Malachi Strawmyer, Sydnie Frost, and Willow Hubbs; brothers, Darl (Carol) Hicks, JC Hicks, and Jimmy (Sandy) Hicks; sister, Cathy (Robert) Hudson; sister-in-law, Judy Hicks; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and his wife, Raymon was preceded in death by two brothers, Wendell Hicks and Waymon Hicks.
Funeral Services are planned for 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street in Lebanon, Indiana. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services. Interment will take place at Fair Haven Cemetery in Mulberry, Indiana.
Memorials may be directed in his memory to Antioch Christian Church.
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Ralph F. Robertson, 92, of Thorntown, Indiana, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Witham Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 30, 1931, in Frankfort, Indiana, a son of the late Ermon and Beatrice (Corwin) Robertson.
On May 15, 1971, he was married to Janice (Fidler) Robertson in Clarks Hill, Indiana; she survives.
Ralph was a graduate of Clarks Hill High School. He worked various jobs throughout his life such as farming, driving a semi, T.V. repair, and he owned and operated Ralph’s Gun Shop of Thorntown. Ralph was a member of the Conservation Clubs in Linden and Garfield.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Ralph had many hobbies including fishing, gardening, and oil painting. He was a self-taught guitar player. He had a passion for racing and was an avid Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR fan. Ralph was a collector of guns. He loved shooting clay pigeons and was hard to beat! He was known to root for Purdue Basketball and the Chicago Cubs.
Survivors include his wife, Janice Robertson of Thorntown; children, Jeff (Jane) Robertson of Lafayette, Amy (Brandon) Beesley of Thorntown, and Beth Robertson of Palm Beach, FL; grandchildren, Eric Robertson, Kyle (Christa) Robertson, Tayler (Ethan) Miller, and Emily Toney; and great grandchildren, Carter Miller, Preston and Harlow Robertson.
In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by brothers, Daniel Robertson and Kenneth Robertson, and sister, Phyllis Robertson.
Funeral Services are planned for 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana. Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon until the time of services. Interment will follow at Maple Lawn Cemetery in Thorntown, Indiana.
Memorials may be directed in his memory to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences: www.MyersMortuary.com
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