Stories from Thursday, March 16, 2006

Russell Karl Baker, 89, Greencastle, died Wednesday at Putnam County Hospital. Born in Crawfordsville, he was the son of Adam "Wade" and Mary (Terry) Baker. A 1934 graduate of New Market High School, he attended Purdue University, studying mechanical engineering...

Amanda Katherine McPherson, 89, Coatesville, died Wednesday at Hendricks Regional Health, Danville. Born in Mitchell, Ind., she was the daughter of David and Dessie (Kindred) Ray. She married Emmett McPherson in 1933. He preceded her in death. A graduate of Mitchell High School, she was a homemaker and also worked as a receptionist for Mayor Barton's office...

Daniel Patrick Renihan, 29, Greencastle, died Tuesday at his residence. Born in Beech Grove, he was the son of Daniel Lee and Ellen (Braun) Renihan. He married Brandy Lynn (Nelson) Renihan. She survives. He was a graduate of the Lincoln Technical Institute and worked as a diesel mechanic at Penske and State Beverage Co., Indianapolis...

George F. "Pete" Zimmerman, 70, Brownsburg, died Wednesday at St. Vincent Hospice, Indianapolis. Born in Ladoga, he was the son of Earl George and Annie Esther (Cline) Zimmerman. He married Wilma Malayer on Nov. 5, 1960. She survives. A 1954 graduate of Bainbridge High school, he served in the U.S. Army and was a carpenter. He was also a member of the Haw Creek Church of Christ, the Masonic Lodge at Groveland, and the Indiana Carpenters Union Local No. 60, Indianapolis...