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Janet Dobbs Obituary

Janet S. Dobbs, 86, of New Castle, went home peacefully to be with the Lord, at Henry Community Health on March 22, 2025.

She was born on October 2, 1938 and raised by her parents, Jim and Wanda Keesling. She was married to Max Zirkle in 1955.

Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. Burial will follow at South Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. You may express condolences or share a memory of Janet at www.hinsey-brown.com.


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Published by The Courier-Times on Mar. 25, 2025.

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3406 South Memorial Drive, New Castle, IN 47362

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2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

New Castle

3406 South Memorial Drive, New Castle, IN 47362

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