Stories from Sunday, June 11, 2023

JASPER – Shakamak’s bid for its ninth appearance at the state championship game was denied Saturday night at the Jasper semistate. Untimely errors undid Shakamak in its 4-2 defeat to the Barr-Reeve Vikings.

Richard D. Sparks, 69, of Bloomfield passed away at his residence. Born February 28, 1954 in Indianapolis, the son of Carl E. H. and Maddie Louise Sparks. Richard was a retired civil service employee from NSA Crane and a U.S. Army veteran. His hobbies included working on vehicles, spending time with family and doting on his grandchildren...

James Karl Schantz, 64, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at his home in Bloomfield. He was married to Patricia (Parkinson) Schantz in July 1994 and she survives. Born March 4, 1959, he was the son of Betty Marie (Rollison) Schantz and Jimmie L. Schantz...

Blake Neill completed his freshman year at Bloomfield in a season where he made a name for himself as a 3-point shooter. Saturday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Neill added one more three to his freshman year. Neill attempted just one field goal in the inaugural Futures Game Saturday and made it count. His three assisted the South team beat the North team 100-96...

Yvette M. McCombs, 99, of Lyons, passed peacefully from this life on June 10, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on February 15, 1924, in St. Maur, France to Marcel and Agnus (Duhayon) Meinuer. Yvette (Meinuer) married Oscar E. McCombs on June 30, 1947...