 This information just
became available 43 months after David Mays death.
The husband of classmate Marcella (Marcy) Minks
Mays, David Lee Mays, 69, died unexpectedly on January 2, 2012.
He was born in Lafayette, Indiana, on September 30, 1942, to Glen and Dorothy
Mays. In 1964 he married Marcella (Marcy) Jo Minks, having met her at
Taylor University.
He graduated in the class of 1960, Dayton, Indiana, and then graduated from
Taylor University where he majored in chemistry. David received his MS
and PhD from Purdue University in radiological health. In 1985 he
received an M.A. in Theological Studies at Wheaton College.
At the time of his sudden death, David was the Director of Learning
Initiatives for The Mission Exchange. Previously he served as the Great
Lakes Regional Director for ACMC (Advancing Churches in Missions Commitment)
for more than twenty years. David had an extensive management
background with a major pharmaceutical company. He had been involved in
missions as a layman, church leader, and missions' consultant.
David helped hundreds of churches to greater missions' commitment and
effectiveness through his workshops, seminars, conferences, consultations,
articles, and manuals. He had a keen understanding of how to help
churches relate missions to contemporary culture. His passionate,
informal, and sometimes humorous style made him an effective speaker and
consultant. He was an avid reader and at the time of his death, he sent
weekly book notes to an email list of nearly 2000 readers internationally.
The family has maintained his website to allow the use of his many
resources for church mission leaders. (www.davidmays.org)
David
was a wonderful, godly husband and father. His legacy includes his
children: eldest son, Trent Mays, Indianapolis, Indiana; daughter Stephanie
Mays Staats, Phoenix, Arizona; youngest son, Mark
Mays, Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He is also survived by eight grandchildren
and one great-grandchild, as well as two brothers, Bob and Rick, and his
mother Dorothy.
A viewing was held on January 7, 2012, followed by funeral services at Eagle
Church, Zionsville, Indiana.
(8-26-2015)
 This sister of classmate Linda Burkit Maxson, Elizabeth "Beth" Ann Hensel, 68,
of Logansport, Indiana, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2015, at St. Vincent
Hospital in Indianapolis.
Born on
August 22, 1946, in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Paul E. and
Glenna Margaret (McClure) Burkit. On November
14, 1982, in Logansport she married David L. Hensel
who survives.
Beth was a
homemaker. She was a 1964 graduate of Logansport High School and a
member of the V.F.W. Women's Auxiliary, and the American Legion Ladies
Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing BINGO, doing puzzles, and watching the Gameshow Network. Beth enjoyed visiting with
people, and spending time with her friends and family, most importantly her
grandchildren.
Surviving
along with her husband David, are two daughters, Autumn Vail, Logansport;
Angela R. Hensel, Tallahassee, Florida;
grandchildren, Rory Vail; Ica Vail; and Morgan Vail; two sisters, Mary Lou
(Raymond) Robinson; Linda K. (Don) Maxson, both of
Logansport.
Beth was
preceded by her son, Cpl Shawn D. Hensel.
A
celebration of life will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, August 17, 2015, in
the Gundrum Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Moore officiating. Burial will be in Ever-Rest Memorial
Park, Logansport.
Visitation
will be held from 2:00 - 6:00 PM on Sunday, August 16, 2015, also in the
funeral home.
Memorials
may be in memory of Beth to the Logansport Roosters or the American Cancer
Society. (8-19-2015)
You may sign
the guestbook and send online condolences at www.gundrumcares.com
Information from the Gundrum
Funeral Home website.
 Classmate Rosemary Gear Hauser has informed
us that her husband, Barrett, passed away on June 8, 2015. Barrett was in the
hospital recovering from his second open heart surgery when he suffered
cardiac arrest and never recovered.
Eugene Barrett "Barrett" Hauser, age 74, was born February 15, 1941
and died on June 8, 2015.
Barrett is survived by wife, Rosemary, son, Matt, and daughter, Leslie, along
with several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service was held at Saddleback Mortuary in Tustin, California, on June 23,
2015. Burial was at Pacific View in Newport Beach, California. (7-19-2015)
The following is something was written and
posted on American Heart Association Tributes website about him by his
daughter Leslie:
Barrett Hauser was a loving husband and father who lost
his life during recovery from a second open heart surgery.
Barrett led an active life. He was a runner in his
earlier years, and in his later years he continued to walk and lift weights
at the gym. He loved being outdoors, playing golf or working on growing
beautiful flowers.
In 2010, he faced open heart surgery, but it didn't keep
him down for long. His walks around the hospital floor soon became
walks in the park, and in no time at all he was back to the gym and out on
the golf course.
Though his heart continued to be strong, Barrett
unfortunately contracted endocarditis, and this led to his second open heart
surgery in May 2015. He faced it with his usual positive attitude,
humor, and enviable bravery.
He successfully made it through the surgery and out of the
ICU, however as he slept, a pulmonary arrest led to cardiac arrest just two
days before he was set to go home. Barrett never recovered from this.
Though his life has ended, Barrett's spirit and most
importantly his heart remain behind, reflected in the lasting impression he
has left on all who knew him.
Information from Wife Rosemary and information found in Internet
 The
husband
of our late classmate Anna Allen Cotner, Daniel R. Cotner, 74, of
Logansport, Indiana, passed away at 12:00 p.m.,  Saturday,
July 18, 2015, in Logansport.
Born on July 8, 1941 in Logansport he was the son of the late Ernest and Mary
Jane (Walker) Cotner.
He was a 1959 Logansport High School graduate.
On February 11, 1961, he married Anna R. Allen. She preceded him in
death on November 18, 2014.
Daniel retired from the Rockford International Airport in Rockford,
Illinois. He was a member of the NRA and he enjoyed camping, gardening,
genealogy, wood-working and bird-watching.
Survivors include his daughter, Lynn (Cotner) Sedam
(Larry), of Logansport, grandson, Jonathan Thompson of Peru, brother, Michael
Cotner (Helen) of Ft. Myers, Florida, sister, Patricia Key of Westfield, brother in law, Cliff Allen (Deb) of Logansport,
sister in law, Frances Roberts (Ann Layman) of Logansport. He is also
survived by several nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by sister, Sue Cotner.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at Marocco-Rans
Funeral Chapel with Pastor Aaron Gross officiating.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the funeral
home.
Burial will be at Ever-Rest Memorial Park.
Please sign the online guestbook or leave a condolence for the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com. (7-19-2015)
Information from Marocco-Rans Funeral Home website
 A sister of classmate Edith Moore Sisson, Carolyn
M. Moore, age 62, Logansport, Indiana, passed away at 9:15 p.m. on Saturday,
May 23, 2015, at Aperion Health Care of Peru.
Born July 10, 1952,
in Logansport, she was the daughter of Frederick and Lucille Rozzi Moore.
A 1971 graduate of
Logansport High School, Carolyn was a member of the VFW Post 3790 Auxiliary.
She enjoyed
collecting angels, playing Yahtzee and BINGO and
cooking for others.
Surviving are
daughters, Beth Moore, Logansport and Heather Hooper, Flora; brother, Michael
F. (Nancy) Moore, Lucerne and sister, Edith Sisson, Indianapolis;
grandchildren, Alyssa Moore and Jared Hooper; several nieces, nephews and
cousins.
Carolyn was preceded
in death by a sister, Sue Rombold, brother, Sam
Moore, nephew, Eric Rombold, and her parents.
Visitation will be
from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2015, at Kroeger Funeral Home.
The funeral service
will follow visitation at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home, with
Pastor Aaron Gross officiating.
Memorial
contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen Breast
Cancer Awareness @ www.info-komen.org. (5-25-2015)
Information from Kroeger Funeral
Home
 The mother of classmate Judy Koons
Bowyer, Patricia C. Koons, age 97,
Logansport, passed away at 5:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 14, 2015, in
Miller’s Merry Manor.
Born on March 14,
1918, in Fowler, she was the daughter of Arthur and Catherine C. Silver Besse.
On May 30, 1940, in
St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Kewanna, she was married to Leonard L. Koons, who preceded her in death on March 14, 1982.
Pat had been
employed at Olsen’s Department Store, and at Switches, Inc., where she
retired in 1978 after 25 years of employment.
She was a member of
All Saints Catholic Church.
Surviving, are son,
Robert Lee (Mary Jane) Koons, Royal Center;
daughters, Judith Kay (Douglas) Bowyer, Columbia City, Jane I. (Charles
“Ed”) Smith, Logansport, Margaret Ann (Jeffrey) Koske, Logansport, Betty Mary Lane, Logansport, and
Rebecca L. (John) Tidrick, Logansport; sisters, Mathilda Lamb, Peru, and Josephine T. Illingsworth,
Benton County. Also surviving are a number of grandchildren, great
grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Also preceding Pat
in death were brothers, Charles Besse, Leo Besse and David Besse, and
sisters, Sister Marian Besse and Dolores Foerg.
Visitation will be
from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2015, at Kroeger Funeral Home.
The Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 18, 2015, at
All Saints Catholic Church, with Father Michael McKinney officiating.
Interment will be in
Galveston Cemetery.
Memorial
contributions may be made to All Saints Catholic Church, 112 East Market
Street, Logansport, IN 46947 or Alzheimer’s Association, Suite 100, 50
East 91st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46209-4830. Envelopes
will be available at the funeral home.
(5-16-2015)
Information from Kroeger Funeral
Home website.
This death occurred seven months
ago, just now received.
 The wife of classmate Robert Adams, Geraldine F. Adams, (age 79) Dee was born on
January 5, 1935, to Gerald and Hazel Delong in her family home in Medical
Lake, Washington. She passed away
on September 11, 2014, in Post Falls, Idaho.
Dee is survived by
her husband Robert Adams of 28 years, four sons: Patrick (Jacque), Jeff,
Scott (Betty), daughter Alice and sister Jean of Spokane, twelve
grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Dee was preceded in death by her son
Randy and grandchild Jeremy.
She worked in
Medical Billing in the Tacoma area until retirement. Dee enjoyed singing with The Sweet
Adeline's and was a 53 year member.
Her quartet "The Past Reflections" were regional champions
in 1981. She enjoyed spending
time with family, friends, her dogs, and long drives in the country with her
husband Bob.
She will be dearly
missed. A memorial service will
be held Friday, October 24th at 5:30 PM at The Center Place, 2426 N.
Discovery Place, Spokane Valley.
A potluck will follow at the VFW, S. 212 David Rd., Spokane Valley. (4-27-2015)
Published in Spokesman-Review on
Oct. 8, 2014
 The daughter of
classmate Loraine Rush Hunter, Karen (Rose) Beatty, 54, of Fort Wayne, passed away
Friday, Oct. 3, 2014.
Surviving are her son, William Beatty; daughter, Danielle Beatty;
mother, Loraine Hunter; father, Ralph "Lou" (Marilyn) Rose; sister,
Sharon Rose; brother, David (Lynn) Rose; sister-in-law, Sherry (Gene) Minton;
and many family members.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Beatty; and her
stepfather, Roger Hunter.
Funeral Service is 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014 at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Rd.,
Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. Calling
also from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 at the funeral home.
Burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park following
the service. Preferred memorials may be made to
Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, (KS, 66675). (11-30-2014)
Information from Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home website.
 The father of
classmates Larry and C.J. Kitchel, Samuel M. Kitchel, 93, of
Logansport, Indiana, passed away peacefully at 7:40 p.m. Monday, September 8,
2014, in Miller's Merry Manor, following an 11-year battle with Alzheimer's.
Born April 5, 1921, in Deer Creek Township, Cass County, he was the
son of the late Charles Daniel and Bessie Beck Kitchel. He was married August 26, 1939, to his
high school sweetheart, Betty May Nulf Kitchel, who
preceded him in death October 9, 2003.
Sam was a 1939 graduate of Young America High School. He proudly served his country during
World War II in the United States Army.
He was stationed in Italy, France and
Germany. A member of our Nation's
"Greatest Generation," Sam was the recipient of two bronze stars
and the Purple Heart.
He was a cement mason and owned his own family business, S.M. Kitchel
& Sons Concrete.
In earlier years, Sam was very active at the former Bethel United
Methodist Church where he served as song leader and Sunday School
superintendent. In 1974, he
joined the First United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir. Sam was a founding member of the Logansport Gideons camp.
He served faithfully as a Gideon speaker for several years. As part of this ministry, he visited
the jails and provided jobs for many young men looking for a second
chance. He had a heart for
veterans and the elderly. His
acts of kindness towards those in need did not go unnoticed by his
children. Sam walked the walk.
Sam enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting. He was a member of the Cass County Coonhunters and the Cass County Saddle Club. He helped train his sons' horses and
enjoyed watching their harness racing.
He loved to travel, even going for a ride in
the car...Sam liked to "just go."
God blessed Sam with a beautiful voice and instilled the love of music
in his family which transcends generations. Not only did he sing at church, he was
a member of the Civic Theater where he performed in musicals such as
"The Music Man." Of all
the many facets in Sam's life, being a father was paramount.
He was the father of eight children: Bonnie Kitchel Miller who passed
away in July (her children: Emily, Colleen, Rachel, Neil, Molly, Mark, Matt,
Carrie and Adrian); Larry and Conna Kitchel of
Monticello (their children Ladd (Kim) Kitchel, Kristi (James) Bulger and Troy (Kari) Kitchel); Jay and Sara Kitchel of
Logansport (their children Laura (Mitch) Karnafel,
Scott (Wendy) Kitchel, Eric(Sarah) Kitchel and Ryan (Heidi) Kitchel); Steve
and Betty Kitchel of Logansport (their children Bridget(Scott)Green,
Brenda(Kevin)Loveless and Jeff(Lori) Kitchel); Penny and Robert Bannon of Logansport (their children Kasia
(Dan)Minnick, KyAnne(Travis)Shedron
and Courtney Ogletree); Nancy and Steve Scagnoli of Monticello (their children Michael (Teresa)Scagnoli, Clay(Ania)Scagnoli and Shana Scagnoli);
Randy and Julie Kitchel of Spring Lake, Michigan (their sons Jacob
(Christina) Kitchel and Benjamin Kitchel); Michael and Audrey Kitchel of
Lafayette (their children Jami, Jason(Heather), Jonah, Josiah (Samantha),
Jeremiah, Julie, Judah and Jessica Kitchel); fifty-five great-grandchildren;
and eleven great-great-grandchildren...that's 112 descendants...What a
legacy!
He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Joanna Anderson,
Roberta Erbaugh and Tom, George and Calvin Kitchel;
and two great-grandsons, Easton Kitchel and Austen Miller. (9-13-2014)
  The sister of classmates Larry and C.J.
Kitchel, Bonnie Lou Miller,
age 74, of Pleasant Hill, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at her
home. Bonnie was born in Logansport, Indiana, on January 19, 1940,
to Sam & Betty (Nulf)
Kitchel; a 1958
graduate of Logansport, Indiana High School; retired as a Teacher's Assistant
at Upper Valley Joint Vocational School with 10 years of service; a member of
the Old German Baptist Brethren New Conference.
She was an avid
gardener/flower gardener; seamstress; and
loved to cook.
Preceded
in death by her mother, Betty; and grandson, Austin Miller. Bonnie
is survived by her father, Sam Kitchel of Logansport, Indiana; four sons and
daughters-in-law, Neil Miller of Jacksonville, Florida, Mark Miller of
Covington, Matt & Sarah Miller of Wapakoneta, Adrian & Amber Miller
of Troy; five daughters and sons-in-law, Emily & Dave Wirick
of Union City, Ohio, Colleen & Roger Holsinger
of Independence, Kentucky, Rachel Miller of Dallas, Texas, Molly & Russ
Garber of Forney, Texas, Carrie Miller of Dallas, Texas; 12 grandchildren; 9
great-grandchildren; five brothers and sisters-in-law, Jay & Sarah
Kitchel, Larry & Connie Kitchel, Steve & Betty Kitchel, all of
Logansport, Indiana, Randy & Julie Kitchel of Michigan, Michael &
Audrey Kitchel of Lafayette, Indiana; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Penny
& Bob Bannon of Logansport, Indiana, Nancy
& Steve Scagnoli of Monticello, Indiana, and
numerous other relatives and friends.
Funeral service
10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 19th, at the Old German Baptist Brethren
New Conference on Farrington Road, Covington. Interment at Sugar Grove Cemetery.
The family will
receive friends from 4-8 PM Friday, the 18th, at the
church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice
of Miami County. Condolences may be left for the family at
www.stockerfraley.com.
Charitable donations
may be made in Bonnie's memory to the following organization:
Hospice of Miami County
P.O. Box 502
Troy, Oh-45373
(9-13-2014)
  Classmate Mike Jordan's wife, Susan Marie [Brown] Jordan,
age 73, died at home [in Dallas, Texas],
on Tuesday, May 20, 2014.
Born
June 23, 1940 in Logansport, Indiana, she lived in Elk Grove Village,
Illinois, Logansport, Indiana, and Dallas, Texas. Susan worked as a teacher in Grades
1-5 for 30 years. She was
exceptionally motivated to work with problem and at risk youngsters. The politics of education convinced
her to seek early retirement from teaching. She shifted her energy to Court
Appointed Child Advocacy work which she found very rewarding. Susan was a member of Calvary Presbyterian
Church while in Logansport serving as an Elder and Deacon. She was involved in the foodbank outreach programs until moving to Dallas. She served on several local boards and
was particularly fond of the Cass County Historical Society. She joined the congregation of Preston
Hollow Presbyterian Church late last year. [She
was a graduate of the Class of 1958, Logansport High School, in Indiana.]
August
10, 1963, Susan married Michael K. Jordan who survives. Also surviving are Daughter Dr.
Jennifer Ann Jordan and spouse Dr. William P. Adams of Dallas; Sons Eric
Michael Jordan and spouse April of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Jeffrey Blaine Jordan
and spouse Lesley of Dallas.
Grand children include Jack Jordan, Emma Jordan, Luke Adams, Brooke
Adams, Clint Jordan, and Clay Jordan.
She is also survived by a brother Richard A. Brown of Argyle,
Wisconsin. Susan was preceded in
death by her mother Mary K. Brown and father George A. Brown.
Services
will be held at a future time and date.
Interment will be at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church Columbarium. Relatives and friends are welcome to
access www.northdallasfuneralhome.com
for more information.
Memorial
contributions are welcome at www.swimacrossamerica.org,
a fund raising effort for cancer research. Susan’s daughter Jennifer will
be participating by swimming to raise donations in June for Research in the
Dallas area see Dallas Mustangs team page. As an alternative any cancer research
program is a worthy choice.
Please send family condolences and sign the
guestbook on this
website. John P Brooks and
Family NORTH DALLAS Funeral Home. (5-23-2014)
BARTONVILLE, Texas — The brother of classmate Dorothy
Sherrill Gibson, Henry Emerson Sherrill, 73, Bartonville, Texas, formerly of
Logansport, passed away to be with our Heavenly Father Wednesday, March 19,
2014. He resided with a sister,
Helen L. Ross, in Bartonville, Texas.
Henry is survived by
a brother, Ralph Sherrill and his wife, Joyce, sisters, Rita Ayers and her
husband, Ted, Dorothy Gibson (husband deceased), Ruth Ann Collard (husband
deceased) and Helen L. Ross (husband deceased), and several nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Paul.
Private interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Logansport.
For online condolences please visit www.mulkeymason.com. (4-2-2014)
Classmate Elaine Leslie Baker's husband,
Charles H. Baker, 79, of Ottawa, Illinois, died on Tuesday, February 25,
2014, at his home.
A memorial service will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, February
28, at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa, with the Rev. David Kipfer, Pastor of St. Columba Church, officiating. Visitation will be from 3 to 5:30 p.m.
on Friday at the funeral home.
Charlie was
born on September 28, 1934 in Ottawa, to Everett and Helen (Briel) Baker.
He was a graduate of Marquette High School, and served in the U. S.
Army from 1954 to 1956. He
married Elaine Leslie on November 1, 1997. Charles worked for Illinois Bell, AT&T and Lucent.
He also owned his own company, Ameri-Tel. He was a member of St. Patrick’s
Catholic Church.
He is survived
by his wife, Elaine, 2 daughters, Julie (Barry) Ramsey, of Champaign and
Jamie (Russ) Bennett of Ottawa, 3 grandchildren, Jacob and Clare Ramsey and
Nicholas Bennett, 4 step-children: Toni (Mike Keeney) Van Laarhoven,
of Aurora, Traci (John Myers) Van Laarhoven-Myers,
of Aurora, Steffanie Van Laarhoven,
of Peru, and Michael (Stacy) Van Laarhoven, of San
Diego, California, 7 step grandchildren, Jacob, Joshua, Jeremiah, and Jordan
Myers, Jenna and Mikaela Keeney and Buck Van Laarhoven, 2 sisters Mary Jo Hill, of Marseilles, and
Marcia Burke, of Ottawa and 2 brothers Paul and James (Joanne) Baker, both of
Ottawa.
He was
preceded in death by his first wife, Edith “Tillie” (Tillman)
Baker, and a brother Emmett.
Memorials may
be directed to Horizon House in Peru.
(3-5-2014)
Information from Mueller Funeral
Home website
 Connie
Nelson Gray's mother, Violet D. Nelson, 92, Logansport,
passed away Wed., January 15, 2014 in her residence, surrounded by her family.
Born Nov. 1,
1921 in Carroll County to the late Harvey D. and Nellie M. (Ray) Ulery.
On Oct. 1,
1989 in Deer Creek, IN she married Donald A. Nelson, who preceded her in
death on May 26, 1979.
Violet
retired from RBM after thirty five years of service. She
had also worked at Logan Spring.
Violet was a lifetime member of the Church of the Brethren.
She enjoyed cooking, baking (especially pies) and spending time with
her family.
Survivors
include two daughters, Nancy
(Joe) Fiscel, Logansport;
Connie (Jim) Gray, Cincinnati, OH; one son, Ron (Jama)
Nelson, Kokomo; one sister, Shirley Carithers, Logansport; seven
granddaughters, Kim Willis, Tami (Pat) Fox and Jennifer Fiscel,
all of Logansport, Debbie (Jay) Shephard, West
Chester, OH; Kelly Gray, Amelia, OH; Leighanne
(Bob) Sproles, West Lafayette; Tiffany Seekri, Kokomo; six grandsons, Stephen Fiscel, Logansport; Mark (Becky) Willis, Flora; Bruce
(Claire) Gray, Amelia, OH; Brad (Jen) Nelson, David Nelson and Jarrod
(Lindsey) Morgan, all of Kokomo; ten great granddaughters, Megan Shephard, Dallas, TX; Katie Shephard
and Carrie Shephard, both of West Chester, OH; Kandice Gray, Amelia, OH; Amber (Michael) DeFabis, Indianapolis; Lexi Sproles, West Lafayette, Ashleigh (Nathan) Harshman, Oceanside, CA; Kensley
Seekri, Ashlyn Morgan and
Rylan Morgan, all of Kokomo; twenty two great
grandsons, Benjamin (Katie) Spitler, Matthew
(Cassie) Fox and Brandon Fiscel, all of Logansport;
Andrew (Lauren) Fox, Qatar Nellis AFB, NV; Tyler
Willis, Butler University; Jordan Willis, Flora; Justin Nevitt,
Indianapolis; Rylan Shephard,
West Chester, OH; James Gray, Craig Childs and Curtis Childs, all of Amelia,
OH; Chad (Courtney) Clark, Columbus, OH; Dustin Nelson, Eric Nelson, Berkley Seekri, Bridgley Seekri, Zachary Barrett and Drew Barrett, all of Kokomo;
Devin Barrett, Indianapolis; Alex Nelson, Raleigh, NC; Layne Sproles, West Lafayette; nine great great
granddaughters, Kaelynn Fox, Ryleigh
Spitler, Rory Spitler,
Madeline Clark, Marie Gray, Emma Harshman, Scarlett
Harshman, Sadie Harshman
and Cora Harshman; five great great
grandsons, Ben Spitler, Austin Fox, Dylan Harshman, Aiden Nelson and Andrew Clark; two
sister-in-laws, Betty Morris, Logansport; Virginia Crimmins,
Logansport; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Violet was preceded in death by three sisters, Donnabelle Nelson, Lou Fultz and Jean Norwood, four
brothers, Hubert, Basil, John and Harold Ulery, one
grandson, Rob Willis and one great grandson, Billy Spitler.
A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 am Saturday,
January 18, 2014 at the Church of the Brethren in Logansport with Pastor
Aaron Gross officiating. Burial will be in Ever-Rest
Memorial Park.
A visitation will be held at the Gundrum Funeral Home
from 4-8 pm Friday, Jan. 17, 2014 and one hour prior to services at the
church on Saturday.
Memorials may be made to the Church of the Brethren
building fund.
(1-17-2014)
You may sign
the guest book and send online condolences at www.gundrumcares.com
Information from Gundrum Funeral
Home website.
 The husband of
Frances Hall Hale, William J. Hale, Sr. passed away early morning on September
1st, 2012. William was born on
November 6th, 1941, in Rensselaer, Indiana to Samuel Everett and Grace
Stephens Hale.
He served in the United States Army and was a member of Local 440
Plumbers and Pipefitters Union for almost 50 years.
William is survived by his wife Frances L. (Hall); children,
William J. Hale, Jr., Ronald L. Hale; Dawn R. McConkey;
Scott A. Hale; Andrew J. Hale; Joshua
D. Hale; Meagan D. Barr; grandchildren, Alyssa Hale, Gunner Hale, Christopher
Wagoner, Jessica Hale, Rachel Hale, Michael Hall, Amanda Hall, Andrew Hale, Ciarra Hale, Viola Hale, Kyuss
Hale, Zoe Hale, Matthew Hale, Jason Hale, Garrett Hale, and Peyton Barr; six
great-grandchildren; and his siblings, Ann McGuire of Redbluff,
CA and Everett Hale of Brisbane, Australia.
William is preceded in death by his father Samuel E. Hale, his mother
Grace S. Hale and his siblings Edith Booth, Frank
Hale, Betty Wireman, Roby Hale, Robert Hale, and Patricia Haynes.
Visitation and funeral services will be held at Harry W. Moore 8151 Allisonville Rd. Indianapolis, Indiana. Visitation will be from 11am-1pm with
the funeral services following from 1p-2p on September 7th, 2012.
William will be laid to rest at Oaklawn Cemetery
located 9700 Allisonville Rd. Indianapolis, Indiana
at the conclusion of the services.
The Hale family requests in lieu of flowers, a monetary donation to
Shawn Hoch and family to be made at the funeral home in William’s
honor.
(12-15-2013)
Information from the Harry W Moore Funeral Home website in December
2013.
John Lee Osborne Jr., 70, Sebring, Fla., and formerly of
Kokomo and Naples, Fla., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013, at Good Shepherd
Hospice with the support of his family.
John fought a four-year battle with lung cancer. He was born April 22, 1943, to John
Lee Osborne Sr. and Orgie “Margie”
Strop in Knoxville, Tenn. He
attended Kokomo High School with the class of 1961. On April 3, 1970, he
married Karen Moss West in Knoxville, Tenn.
Surviving with his wife are sons, Dana Osborne, Kokomo, John
Lee Osborne lll, Sebring; a daughter, Lisa Mannion, Kokomo; a stepson, Theodore West III, Galveston;
a stepdaughter, Virginia (Bob) Wormley, Lexington,
Ind.; a sister, Marcia (Ken) Guge, Kokomo; a
sister-in-law, Karolyn Ruby, Naples, Fla.; eight grandchildren, Joshua
(Stephanie) West, Lehigh Acres, Fla., Brooke West Byrum,
Galveston, Shanna Mannion, Kokomo, Ashley Rice
(Doug) Snelling, Scottsburg, Marla Mannion, Kokomo, Amy Rice Able, Orlando, Fla.,
Christopher Osborne, Kokomo, Brandon Thrasher, Greentown; 11
great-grandchildren; his beloved pooch, “PoohBear.”
He was preceeded in death by his
parents; stepfather, Harold E. Lees; sister, Tammy Wooley
Stetz; sons, Carl “Tom” Osborne and
Christopher Lee Osborne; a stepdaughter, Jerilyn
Ann West.
He retired
from Delco Electronics and owned Geno’s Pizza from 1991 until 1999,
then was a security guard for Abacus Security in Naples for 10 years and
operated JLO Concessions. (12-7-13)
Information from the Kokomo
Tribune website
Classmate Patty Rose Hicks' brother, David
E. Rose, age 66, Logansport, Indiana, passed away at 6:53 p.m. on Thursday,
November 28, 2013, in St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis.
Born March 3, 1947, in
Logansport, he was the son of Lawrence and Delores Lancaster Rose.
On June 12, 1976, in
Logansport, he was married to Trudi Young, who
survives.
Dave retired in 2008 from
Chrysler Corporation in Kokomo. He was a former member of the United
Auto Workers.
He was a United States Navy
veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of the American Legion Post 60 and
VFW Post 3790.
A 1965 graduate of
Logansport High School, Dave enjoyed deer hunting, mushroom hunting, and
NASCAR racing. His favorite driver was Jeff Gordon. He was a fan
of the Logansport Berries, IU basketball, and the Baltimore Orioles. In
earlier years he played softball and coached Babe Ruth baseball.
His beloved beagle, Thor,
preceded him in death.
Surviving, in addition to
his wife, are daughters, Misty (Bret) Bowman, New Waverly, and Michelle Rose
(Israel), Logansport, a sister, Patti
(Tom) Hicks, Lafayette, and an aunt, Matilda Rose, Logansport, as well
as several cousins.
Preceding in death were his parents and a brother, Robert “Bobby”
Rose.
The funeral service will be
at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2013, at Kroeger Funeral Home, with Fr.
Dominic Petan officiating.
Entombment with full
military honors will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Visitation will be from
4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may
be made to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. (12-2-2013)
Information from Kroeger Funeral Home website
 Classmate Louie Dailey's mother, Rita M. Galloway, 90, of
Logansport, Indiana, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2013, at Parkview
Hospital in Fort Wayne.
Born on November 11,
1922, in Logansport, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Harmol and Pearl (Cobble) Penwall.
She was married to Louis
A. Dailey who preceded her in death.
On September 26, 1976, in Logansport, she married Earl E. Fitz who
preceded her in death on November 14, 1994. On September 15, 1995, in Logansport,
she married Everett Ray Galloway who survives.
Rita was a retired
secretary from the Traylor Chemical & Supply Co. She enjoyed volunteering for the Cass
County Red Cross and was a member of Cross Wind United Methodist Church and
the Sarah Hay Church Circle.
Surviving along with her
husband Everett is daughter, Marilyn M. (Sidney A.) McQueary, Kokomo, IN; Son, Louis H. Dailey, LaQuinta, CA; two granddaughters, Elizabeth Fiest, California; Deborah Montalvo,
California; three grandsons, Michael Dailey, South Carolina; Bryan Dailey,
California; William (Bill) Dailey, California; eleven great grandchildren,
Melissa Dailey, Matthew Dailey, Shawn Dailey, Danielle Dailey, Amber Dailey,
Jon Dailey, Liam Dailey, Brooklyn Dailey, Sarah Montalvo,
Zoey Fiest, Zachary Fiest; one great-great granddaughter, Quinn Dailey.
She was preceded in
death by three brothers, one sister, one son, Danny Dailey and one
granddaughter Kimberly Jo Graham.
A Funeral
Service will be held at 12:00PM, Saturday, November 2, 2013, at the Gundrum Funeral
Home and Crematory with Dr. George Plasterer officiating. Burial will follow at Ever-Rest
Memorial Park.
Visitation
will be from 10:00AM until the time of the Service. (11-5-2013)
You may sign
the guestbook and send online condolences at www.gundrumcares.com
Information from Gundrum Funeral
Home website
The mother of classmate
Connie Sallee Taylor, Beatrice
R. “Bea” Sallee, age 92, Naples, Fla.,
formerly of Logansport, Indiana, passed away at 11:00 p.m. on Saturday,
November 2, 2013, in Physicians Regional Hospital, Naples.
Born January 28, 1921,
in Kokomo, she was the daughter of James Francis and Bessie M. Wessell Davis.
She was married
September 23, 1936, in Frankfort, to Donald L. Sallee,
who preceded her in death July 7, 1973.
Bea was the co-owner of
Logansport Compressed Steel.
Surviving are a
daughter, Connie (George) Taylor, Naples, Fla;
grandchildren, Anne and Jay Howell, Gregg and Deb Sallee,
all of Logansport; Jeff and Deb Taylor, Carmel, Ind., Todd and Michelle
Taylor, Bloomington, Ind., and Mike and Lynn Taylor, Naples, Fla.; twelve
great grandchildren and four great great
grandchildren, a daughter-in-law, Avis Sallee,
Logansport, and several nieces and nephews.
A son, Larry Gene Sallee, brother, Luther Lavonne Davis and sister, Anna
Johnson, preceded her in death.
A funeral/celebration of
life will be held at the Logansport Moose Lodge on Saturday, December 7th,
from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. (11-4-2013)
Information from Kroeger Funeral Home website
 The husband of classmate Linda Lape Graf, Robert Eugene "Gene" Graf,
age 71, of Logansport, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at
3:25 P.M. at Woodbridge Health Campus in Logansport.
A brief
celebration of life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on September 30, 2013 at the
Mount Hope Cemetery Chapel with Rev. Paul Bigger officiating.
Born
December 12, 1941, in Logansport, he was the son of the late Robert D. and Mary
L. (Dillon) Graf. He was married on September 23, 1962 to Linda Lape
for fifty one wonderful years, who survives.
Bob attended
McKinley Grade School "Horney Creek Marine," Riley Jr. High, and
graduated from Flora High School in 1959.
He served in
the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, 1966-1968. He worked at RBM,
Switches, retiring in 2003 from White-Rodgers in Mexico.
He dearly
loved his family, enjoyed golf, bowling, yard work, and most of the people he
met.
Other
survivors include three sons, Kevin D. (Pam) Graf, Logansport; Tony E. (Kim)
Graf, Westfield; Brian Graf, Camden; one sister, Kathy Graf, Flora; five
grandchildren, Cody, Jacob, Rachel, Gavin & Kayla.
He suggested
family, friends, and acquaintances visit the 20th Street Sycamore Stand and
raise a cone or tip a shake for him, so remember that for next summer.
A visitation
of family and friends will be held at the Mount Hope cemetery chapel from
9:30 am Monday until time of services. Burial with full military graveside
rites will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Memorial
contributions, if desired, may be made to any favorite charity.
Cremation
Rites will be handled by Gundrum Funeral Home & Crematory. (9-30-2013)
You may sign
the guestbook and leave online condolences at www.gundrumcares.com
 The step-son of classmate Karen Moss Osborne, Carl T. "Tom"
Osborne, 52, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2013, at his home in Kokomo.
He was born the son of John and Sonja (Summerton) Osborne on July 15,
1961, in Kokomo.
Tom graduated from Kokomo High School. He
worked in surgery transport at St. Joseph hospital for 11 ½ years, at Soupley’s Jefferson & Phillips location for 10
years, and at Osborne Auto Upholstery, his brother’s business, for
several years. He was an avid Colts fan who also
enjoyed golf, and doing crossword puzzles.
He is survived by his mother and step-father, Sonja (Phil)
Powell, Greentown; father, John Lee (Karen) Osborne, Naples, FL;
sister, Lisa Mannion, Kokomo; Brother, Dana
Osborne, Kokomo; son, Brandon Thrasher, Greentown; step-brother, Mark
Powell, Troy, MI; nephew, Christopher Osborne; nieces, Shanna and Marla
Mannion; uncle, Dick (Sandy) Summerton, Greentown;
aunts, Betty Weir, Kokomo, Mary Ann (Mike) Burke; and a very good friend,
Linda Cardwell, Greentown. He was preceded in death by a brother,
Christopher Lee Osborne.
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, September 13, 2013,
at 11:00 a.m., at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1229 N. Washington St. Kokomo,
with Rev. Fr. Mike McKinney. Burial will follow in Crown Point
Cemetery. Friends and family may call from 4-8 on Thursday, September
12, 2013 at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home and Crematory Lincoln Road
Chapel, 1315 W. Lincoln Rd. Kokomo. Scripture service is planned at
7:30 p.m. Thursday evening.
Memorial contributions may be made in Tom’s memory to the
American Heart Association.
I want to thank all the doctors and nurses in the emergency
department at St. Joseph Hospital. They all treated Tom so well and
never acted like it was a burden to them. Especially Dr. Devaul, Dr. Dhinsa, Dr. Hahn
and Dr. Ennis, all the nurses who took care of him, Sharon, Jan, Karen,
Julie, Moe, Suzie, Deb and Greg. I thank you. I
loved him so much. Tom’s Mother
Charitable donations may be made in Carl's memory to the following
organization:
American Heart Association
http://www.americanheart.org
20 Speen St.,
Framingham, MA. 01701-4688
Tel: Tel: 800 662 1701 (9-12-2013)
Information from Shirley &
Stout Funeral Home
 The mother
of classmate Harry Jones, Connie Jones, 95, of Logansport passed away
Thursday, August 1, 2013, in Memorial Hospital, Logansport, Indiana.
Born February 8, 1918,
in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late James C. and Dorothy (Martin)
Justice. On March 5, 1939, in Logansport, she married Harry Earl Jones
Sr. who preceded in death on March 26, 1994.
Connie was a homemaker.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Psi Iota Xi Sorority, and
the Gray Lady volunteers at Memorial Hospital. Connie was a former
board member and past President of the Neal Home, Cass County Children's
Home, and Logansport PTA. She was also a former volunteer for the Red
Cross.
Surviving is one son,
Harry Earl(Margaret) Jones Jr., Fort Wayne; two daughters, Pam (William) Nemecek, Charlotte, NC; Kathleen (Jim) Bibby, Logansport; seven grandchildren, Heather (Jeremy) Gott, Columbus, OH; Kent (Elizabeth) Jones, Bloomington,
MN; Paul Jones, Columbus, OH; Debby Nemecek, West
Chester, PA; Jeff (Rachel) Nemecek, Charlotte,NC; Jim Bibby,
Lafayette; John Bibby, Logansport; seven great
grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in
death by six brothers and one sister.
A funeral service will
be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor
Larry DeVos officiating.
Burial will be in
Mount Hope Cemetery.
Visitation will be
held from 10:00 AM until the time of service on Tuesday in the Church.
Memorials can be made
to Trinity Lutheran Church or the Cass County Community Foundation
Your may sign the guestbook and leave online
condolences at www.gundrumcares.com (8-4-2013)
Information
from Gundrum Funeral Home website
  Our late classmate Dick Carroll's sister, Judith Lee (Carroll) Dutton, age 74, Kenneth City,
Florida, formerly of Logansport, Indiana, passed away at 3:30 a.m. on Sunday,
July 21, 2013, at Northside Hospital, St.
Petersburg, Florida.
Born on June 27, 1939,
in Logansport, she was the daughter of Richard Hugh and Inez Marie Lee
Carroll.
On August 1, 1981, in
Logansport, she was married to John E. Dutton, Jr., who survives, in Kenneth
City, Florida.
While living in
Indiana, Judy was a registered nurse who worked as a supervisor at the
Logansport State Hospital. While living in Florida, she worked as a
unit supervisor for St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. Petersburg; was a
clinical manager for Operation PAR; and most recently, employed at Lake
Seminole Square as an RN supervisor for personalized living.
Judy was a 1957
graduate of Logansport High School, and a 1979 graduate of Indiana University
School of Nursing.
Also surviving are
children: William Joseph Askew (Joyce), Thornton, Colorado, Beth Ann Askew,
St. Petersburg, Florida, Brenda Lee Chesney, St. Petersburg, Michael Scott
Albright, Kenneth City, Fla., and Ronald Dutton, Lafayette.
Siblings who survive
are: Robert L Carroll, Logansport, Priscilla Ann Witt, (Robert) Hudson, IN,
Cynthia L. LaDow (Thomas) Logansport, Bonnie
Carroll (Sister-in-law) Ft. Wayne, Vick Dutton (Brother-in-law) Ocala,
Florida, Doug Dutton (Adenia) (Brother-in-law)
Hialeah, Florida, Brad Dutton (Brother-in-law) Ocala, and Brett Dutton (Mariely) (Brother-in-law), Kokomo.
Grandchildren
surviving are: Tara Faine, Jarrod Spencer, Aaron Fernung, Erika Powers, Courtney Thompson, Danielle Askew,
Ryan Fernung, Billy Jo Askew, Christian Albright-Swick, and Zach Albright-Swick,
and Great Grandchildren: Jayde Thompson, Alyx Thompson, Brady Spencer, Alekzandra
Powers, Maddison Powers, Joslynn
Powers, Landon Fernung, Rylan
Cauthen, Noah Fernung,
and Faith Fernung.
Many nieces and
nephews also survive.
Judy was preceded in
death by brother, Richard W. Carroll, sister-in-law, Carol Carroll, and
grandson, Matthew Spencer.
Visitation will be at
Kroeger Funeral Home on Thursday, July 25, 2013, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00
p.m., and on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
The service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday,
July 26, 2013, at Kroeger Funeral Home, with Pastor Dave Sommers
officiating.
Burial will be in
Mount Hope Cemetery.
Memorial contributions
may be made to Peak Community Services, 1416 Woodlawn Avenue, Logansport, IN
46947. (7-24-2013)
Information
from Kroeger Funeral Home website.
 FISHERS
— The brother of classmate Mike Maple,
Edward R. “Ed” Maple, 69, Fishers, formerly of Logansport, Indiana,
passed away Friday, June 21, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family.
Ed had courageously
battled cancer for the past four and a half years.
Born April 22, 1944,
he was the son of the late Paul Sr. and Betty (Hutton) Maple. On Dec. 22,
1972, in the Shiloh Lutheran Church in Walton, he was married to Karen L.
(Turner) Maple, who survives.
A 1963 graduate of
Logansport High School, Ed served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.
For several years, Ed
owned and operated Maple Construction in Logansport. In 2009, he
retired from the city of Palm Bay, Fla., where he had served as the city
building inspector.
Ed was a member of the
Fishers Masonic Lodge No. 533 and the Indianapolis Valley of the Scottish
Rite. He was a member of the Walton American Legion Post 418 and a life
member of the VFW Post 3790 in Logansport.
An avid golfer, Ed
achieved a hole-in-one at the Savannah Golf Course in Florida. His warm
smile and fun-loving personality endeared him to many friends. He
especially cherished the friendships of his classmates over the years.
His greatest role was that of father and “grandpa.”
Surviving with his
wife are two sons and daughters-in-law, Shawn and Jenn
Maple of Indianapolis, and Shane and Sunny Maple of Fishers; grandchildren, Chace and Avery Maple of Indianapolis and Baby Maple due
to arrive in December; five siblings, Paul Jr. of Wisconsin, Betty Anne
Wilson of Logansport, Mike (Karen) Maple of Logansport, Susie Nason of Texas, and Steve (Vicki) Maple of Wheatfield;
one uncle, Dr. Charles (Crete) Hutton of Winamac; one brother-in-law, Bradley
Turner of Walton; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his
father-in-law and mother-in-law, Hobert and Lucille
Turner; one sister-in-law, Betty Maple; and one brother-in-law, Jack Wilson.
A funeral service will
be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Fisher Funeral Chapel, 1801 Chase Road,
Logansport, with Chaplain Rick Shaw officiating. Interment
with full military honors will follow in the Walton IOOF Cemetery, Walton.
Friends may call from
4 to 8 p.m. Monday, where a Masonic service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m.
and one hour prior to the services Tuesday in the funeral chapel.
Memorial contributions
may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for
Children or the Genetiva Hospice.
Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel.
You may light a candle
of hope in memory of Ed, share messages in his guestbook
and view his video tribute at www.fisherfuneralchapel.com. (6-23-2013)
Information
from Pharos Tribune website
 The
mother of classmate Kenneth Pugh, Ruth C.
Pugh, age 95, formerly of Logansport, Indiana, passed away at 2:20 a.m. on
Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in the Indiana Veterans Home, West Lafayette.
Born on January 7, 1918
in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of Hugo and Veronica Gross Lienemann.
On October 1, 1938, in
Logansport, she was married to Gerald L. Pugh, who preceded her in death on
October 8, 2007.
A homemaker, Ruth had
been a member of the VFW Post 3790 Ladies Auxiliary, and American Legion Post
60 Ladies Auxiliary.
Ruth is survived by
sons, Kenneth A. (Laurie) Pugh, West Lafayette, Julian R. (Linda) Pugh,
Walton, and James F. (Susan) Pugh, Sellersburg; daughter, Katherine Buskirk, Springfield, Illinois; sisters, Mary Harvey,
Hanover, Pennsylvania, and Shirley Bielawski,
Bowie, Maryland; grandchildren, great grandchildren, and several nieces and
nephews.
Two grandsons, a son,
a brother and a sister preceded her in death.
Family and friends
will gather at Kroeger Funeral Home from 1:00 to 1: 45 p.m. on Friday, May
24, 2013.
A graveside service
will conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Friday at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Indiana Veterans Home, 3851 N.
River Road, West Lafayette, IN 47906.
Condolences may be
left online at www.kroegerfuneral home.com (5-28-2013)
Information
from Kroeger Funeral Home website
Classmate Shirley Timberman
Nichols' mother, Opal McKinley passed away on May 19, 2013, at St.
Elizabeth Central in Lafayette. Opal was born on November 17, 1919, in
Carroll County to the late John Carl Disinger and
Mary Edith (Trawin) Disinger
McHardie. She was a 1938 graduate of Delphi
High School.
Opal married Herbert
Leo Timberman on March 25, 1939, in Rockfield, and
he preceded her on April 14, 1955. Her second marriage was to Milo
McKinley on July 3, 1957, in Pyrmont and he
preceded her February 13, 1997.
Opal had worked at
Essex Wire in Logansport for over 33 years before her retirement from there
in 1979. She then was employed for 2 ½ years at Peters-Revington, retiring in 1983. She was a member of
the Delphi United Methodist Church, Love Circle at the Church, a life member
of the 32nd Division Veterans Auxiliary, Order of the Eastern Star in
Rossville, and American Legion Auxiliary in Delphi.
Opal enjoyed crocheting, playing euchre and
spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived by her
daughter, Shirley Nichols (husband: David) of Delphi; grandsons: Jeffery
Nichols (wife: Nancy) of Simi Valley, CA, Mark Nichols (wife: Suzi) of Noblesville, and Chad Nichols of Burlington,
Kentucky; 9 great grandchildren and 3 great great
grandchildren. She was preceded by her husbands and 2 sisters.
Visitation will be
from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service at Davidson Funeral
Home, Delphi on Saturday, May 25, 2013. Pastor Dan Gottschalk will
officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery,
Delphi. Memorial Contributions may be made to
American Diabetes Association. (5-25-2013)
Information
courtesy of Sandy Sargent Ruckle
LAFAYETTE
— The mother of classmate Ron Fritts, Elizabeth L. “Liz” Fritts, 90, Lafayette, Indiana, died at 10:38 p.m.
Friday, March 15, 2013, at Indiana University Arnett Hospital in Lafayette,
where she had been a patient for the past 10 days.
Elizabeth was born in
Logansport, Dec. 9, 1922, the daughter of the late Aloysius and Margaret
Roach Hollie. She attended Fort Wayne schools
and was a graduate of St. Vincent Orphanage High School. Elizabeth
married Donald A. Fritts June 10, 1941, in
Logansport, and he preceded her in death Nov. 14, 1999.
She worked as a
receptionist at Arnett Clinic for many years, retiring in 1984, and later
worked in the professional library at St. Elizabeth Hospital from 1994 until
her recent illness.
Elizabeth was a member
of St. Boniface Catholic Church and the St. Elizabeth Hospital Auxiliary.
Surviving are two
daughters, Donna Pillittere of Lewisville, Texas;
Joni Bratcher of West Lafayette; two sons, Ronald Fritts
of Kokomo, and Eric Fritts of Chicago; and by three
sisters, Mary Craighead of Fort Wayne; Agnes Hollie
of Lafayette, and Cecilia Wilson of Logansport. Also surviving are 11
grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by a sister, Joan Helms and a brother, Martin Hollie.
A Mass of Christian
Burial will be held at St. Boniface Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Wednesday in
Lafayette, Father Tim Aklire and Father Paul Graf
officiating, with entombment to follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens
Mausoleum.
There will be no
visitation.
Hahn-Groeber Funeral & Cremation Services is caring for
the family.
Memories and
condolences may be left at www.hahngroeberfuneralhome.com. (4-4-2013)
Information
from Pharos Tribune website
 Classmate Jim Wild's brother, Jack D. Wild, 83, of
Logansport, Indiana, passed away at 2:43 p.m., Friday, October 12, 2012, at
Caring Hands Healthcare Center in Peru.
Born on December 17,
1928, in Indianapolis, he was the son of the late Honorable Clifford O. and
Naomi (Herrington) Wild. On January 15, 1964 he married Bettie McGriff,
she survives.
He was a 1947
Logansport High School graduate where he lettered in basketball and football. Jack attended Indiana University for two years and
became a charter member of Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity.
Jack was employed for
over 25 years and retired from Saylor’s Candy Company in Burnettsville. He then became the “Poolman” at Pioneer High School for 22 years.
He enjoyed camping, canoeing and spending time at Lake Michigan.
Survivors include his
wife, Bettie Lu Wild of Logansport, daughters; Jacquelyn D. Knapp and husband
John of Walton, brothers; Clifford O. Wild Jr. and wife Susan of Kettering,
Ohio, Robert K. Wild and wife Carole of West Carrollton, Ohio, Richard W.
Wild and wife Karen of Logansport, John D. Wild and wife Barbara of Sherwood,
Oregon, Victor A. Wild and wife Caroline of Marblehead, Massachusetts,
Phillip M. Wild of Tuscon, Arizona, Stanley J. Wild
of Tuscon, Arizona, and James W. Wild of Tuscon, Arizona, sisters, Ramona Higel
and husband Robert, Barbara K. Jaxel, and Debra McAninch and husband Gary, all of Salem, Oregon. He is
also survived by grandson Joshua Robert Allen Knapp of Walton, and cousins;
Jamie, John, and William Rogers and their families.
He was also preceded
in death by sister, Mitzi June Wild Clayton, brother, Ted Wild and cousins,
Helen Rogers and her husband Bill and Arthur “Junior” Dunn.
Services will be held
at 7 p.m., Tuesday October 16, 2012, at Marocco – Rans
Funeral chapel with Pastor Bill Collins officiating.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at the funeral home.
Memorial Contributions
may be made to Walton Christian Church, Box 388 Walton, Indiana 46994 and/or
Premier Hospice, 1769 E. Lincoln, Building A, Kokomo, Indiana 46902.
Online condolences and
personal remembrances may be made to the Wild Family at www.maroccofc.com.
(10-14-2012)
Informaton from Marocco - Ran's Funeral Home
website
 The
sister of classmate Marcia Lacey Appleton,
Betty K. Atchison, 67, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away Sunday, June 10,
2012, at her residence.
Born Sept. 12, 1944,
in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Ruth (Nipple)
Lacey.
She was Activities
Director at R.R. Donnelley [in Warsaw, Indiana], for 31 years,
retiring in 1999.
Surviving are her son,
Brad Atchison of Fort Wayne; grandsons, Dalton and Spencer Atchison; and
sisters, Marcia Appleton, Janet Winegardner, and Carol Fisher.
[Two sisters
preceded in death, Mary Jean Felton and Rebecca J. Reynolds.]
There will be no
services. Preferred memorials to donor's choice.
Arrangements by
Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services. (6-24-12)
Information
from Legacy website.
 Classmate
Barbara Davis' sister, Helen Louise Davis Yoder was born June 15, 1943, in
Portland, Indiana, and died June 4, 2012, in Pensacola, Florida. She
was the daughter of Rev. Walter C. Davis Jr. and Ruthanna
Gotherman.
A 1961 graduate of
Logansport High School, Logansport, Indiana, and in 1966 graduated from
Marion County General Hospital School of Nursing, Indianapolis, Indiana.
She married George
Harvey Yoder on Jan. 25, 1966.
Surviving are her
husband George and daughter Angela Yoder, sister Barbara A. Davis, Mishawaka,
Indiana and brother Walter C. Davis III, Norwich, Conn.; Nieces and Nephews.
Information from Helen's brother
Walter on 6-6-2012
 Helen passed away June 4, 2012 with her husband and
daughter by her side.
She lived and grew up in Logansport, Indiana
from 1952 through 1965, where her father pastored
St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Helen graduated from Logansport High School
in 1961. Following high school she attended Marion County General
Hospital School of Nursing and graduated in June 1966 as a registered nurse.
She married George Yoder January 25, 1966,
celebrating 46 years of marriage January 2012. Together they moved
frequently while George served in the military, spending several years in
Germany. Helen & George raised one daughter,
Angela Yoder. They have resided in Pensacola, Florida, since 1983.
Helen volunteered for Hospice of Northwest
Florida (now Covenant Hospice) for many years. She was a member of
Westminster Presbyterian Church in Pensacola from 1986 to present. She
served as a church elder several times and also sang in the church choir.
Helen had a love for animals, and spoke of them frequently.
Helen's memorial service is June 15, 2012 at
Westminster Presbyterian Church in Pensacola, FL.
Information
from classmate Karen Kuns Hann,
6-15-2012
BURNETTSVILLE
— Classmate Rita Sailors Dillon's mother,
June E. Sailors, 98, Burnettsville, died at 6:25
a.m. Sunday, May 27, 2012, at Chase Center, Logansport, Indiana.
Born March 25, 1914,
in Washington Township of Cass County, she was the daughter of L. C. and
Lucinda (Vernon) Sharp.
She was married Sept.
7, 1935, in Walton, to Arlo Sailors, who preceded her in death Dec. 12, 1990.
June was a homemaker
and had also worked in Central Supply at Logansport Memorial Hospital and
also for the Trophy Shop in Burnettsville.
She was a member of Burnettsville Baptist Church and former member of Jefferson
Township Extension Homemakers Club.
Surviving her are
daughters, Alcena L. Marshall, Logansport, and Rita
A. Dillon and husband, Stanley, Kokomo; four grandchildren, Keith Dillon, Monon, Rob Dillon and Melissa Pigg,
both of Kokomo, and Scot G. Marshall, Walkerton; seven great-grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews and several great-nieces and -nephews.
She was preceded in
death by five brothers and one sister.
Funeral services will
be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Gundrum Funeral Home, with the Rev. Paul Scott
officiating. Burial will be in Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Logansport.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to time of services Thursday.
Memorials may be made to Burnettsville
Baptist Church or your favorite charity.
You may sign the guest
book and send online condolences at www.gundrumfuneralhome.com. (5-30-2012)
 Jane
Ann Lindley's mother, Mary Jane Beale Lindley, 95, Bradenton, Fla.,
formerly of Logansport, Indiana, died at 1:40 p.m. Sunday, May 13, 2012, in
her residence.
Born Nov. 27, 1916, in
Logansport, she was the daughter of Jason Wilson Beale and Emma Mae Kenney.
She was a former owner
of Mary’s Children Shop, Logansport.
She was a member of
the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Eastern Star.
Surviving are
daughters, Susan Kay Lindley, North Vernon, Jane Ann Lindley, Bradenton,
Fla., and Nancy Mae McDermott, Bradenton, Fla.; brother, John Beale, West
Lafayette; six grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and eight
great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in
death by one great-grandchild; one brother; and four sisters.
Graveside services
will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Mount Hope Cemetery Chapel with the Rev. Bill Mickler officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope
Cemetery.
Gundrum Funeral Home
is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may
be sent to the family at www.gundrumfuneralhome.com. (5-16-12)
 LOGANSPORT
— The father of classmate Boyd Gundrum,
William Eugene “Junior” Gundrum, 87, Logansport, Indiana, passed
away at 1:40 a.m. Saturday, April 21, 2012, at Woodbridge Health Campus,
Logansport.
He was born June 20,
1924, in Cass County to Cecil “Bob” Wayne Gundrum and Goldia Catheryn Jones.
He married Saramae Boyd on April 14, 1942, in Royal Center, and she
preceded him in death on July 10, 2001. He later married Corina Hedger on March 3, 2006, and she survives.
Mr. Gundrum retired on
May 9, 1986, from Montgomery Ward. He was a member of the Royal Center
Eastern Star, Tipton Masonic Lodge 33, Elks Lodge 66 and Baptist Temple
Church.
He is survived by his
wife, Corina “Sandy” Gundrum, Logansport;
sons, Boyd A. Gundrum and wife Janis, Logansport, Kenneth E. Gundrum and wife
Denna, Greenfield, and Brad W. Gundrum and wife
Beth, Dayton, Ohio; stepsons, Kevin Hedger and wife Vickie, Galveston, and
Mike Hedger and wife Leesa, Rochester; stepdaughters,
Cheryl Lynas and husband Stan, Walton, and Cindy
Baber and husband Jeff, Walton; seven grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren;
eight great-grandchildren; several stepgreat-grandchildren;
and several nieces and nephews.
One brother, Lester Gundrum, and a sister,
Donna M. Reiber, preceded him in death.
Services will be held
at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Gundrum Funeral Home, with the Rev. Howard Wade
officiating. Interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Logansport.
Friends may visit from
4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, where Masonic services will be held
at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Baptist Temple.
You may sign the guest
book and send online condolences at www.gundrumfuneralhome.com. (4-22-2012)
Information from Gundrum Funeral Home
  Classmate
Kenneth Pugh's brother, Gerald David ‘Jerry’ Pugh, 73, Kokomo,
Indiana, passed away on Sunday, April 15, at 2:32 p.m. He was born May
5, 1939, in Logansport, the son of Gerald and Ruth (Lienemann)
Pugh. On Aug. 22, 1964, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in
Lawrenceville, Ill., he married Marian Kocher.
Jerry graduated from
Logansport High School in 1957. He joined the U.S. Navy on Oct. 14,
1957, and was Honorman of Company 404 at Great
Lakes Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Ill.
He was stationed in Long Beach, Calif., and Sasebo, Japan. He
joked about being in the Navy four years, five months, and three days.
He served aboard the USS Luzon, USS Platte and
USS Cimarron. He was honorably discharged on March 10, 1962, as a
machinist mate second class.
He was employed at
Rockwell Spring in Logansport, and retired after 38 years at Chrysler
Transmission, Kokomo. He was a member of UAW 685. A member of St.
Patrick Catholic Church, Jerry loved his St. Patrick faith family, who
supported him with prayer and concern throughout his illness.
Jerry is survived by
his wife, Marian; a son, Mark A. (Aimee) Pugh, West Lafayette; two daughters,
Jerrilyn (David) Jones, Chippenham,
England, and Janet (Douglas) Reber, Austin, Texas;
six grandchildren, Michael Pugh, Taylor Pugh, Alex Jones, Lauren Jones, Haley
Reber and Devon Reber;
his mother, Ruth Pugh, West Lafayette; three brothers, Kenneth (Laurie) Pugh,
Julian (Linda) Pugh and James (Suzie) Pugh; one sister, Kathy Buskirk; brothers-in-law, Norman (Jane) Kocher and Dan
(Dorothy) Kocher; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Michael
David and Todd Christopher; his father, Gerald; and his father-in-law and
mother-in-law, Martin and Gertrude Kocher.
Jerry was a loving
son, husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend.
A Mass of Christian
burial will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1229 N.
Washington St., with the Rev. Father Theodore Dudzinski
as the celebrant.
A graveside service
will follow at 2 p.m. in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Logansport, with military rites
provided by the U.S. Navy and the Kokomo VFW Military Rites Team.
Visitation is from 4
to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Shirley and Stout Funeral Home, Lincoln Road Chapel,
1315 W. Lincoln Road, and 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday. (4-17-2012)
 Cinda
Kathrens Harris' mother, Mabel Esther Kathrens, age 98, Logansport,
passed away Monday morning, March 12, 2012, at McKinney House, where she had
resided for five years.
Born in Napoleon, Ohio, on July 14, 1913, she
was the daughter of Frank and Margaret Kurtz Fruth.
Mabel was married in
Bowling Green, Ohio, on June 18, 1939, to Loren E. Kathrens, who preceded in
death February 15, 2000.
Mabel and her husband
were the original owners of the Whitehouse Hamburger Shops, which first
opened in 1941. Mabel was an active member of Calvary Presbyterian
Church. In earlier years she had been active in Business and
Professional Women’s Club (BPW) and had been a member of the Order of
Eastern Star.
For 30 years Mabel and
Loren spent winters in Arizona. She enjoyed playing cards and
especially enjoyed knitting baby caps for newborn infants.
Surviving are two
daughters, Cinda (Grant) Harris, Fort Wayne, and
Jane Toland, Knoxville, Tenn.
Also surviving are two granddaughters, Stacy
Harris and Kara Jagger; four great grandchildren,
Sara (Joey) Gibbs, Olivia Duffin, Grant Jagger and Lauren Jagger; and
two great great grandsons, Zachary and Damien
Gibbs, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Two brothers, Orville Fruth and Norman Fruth, and a
sister, Ann Henrich, preceded her in death,
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, March 17, 2012, at Calvary Presbyterian Church. Rev. Douglas Mankell will officiate.
Entombment will be at
Ever-Rest Memorial Park.
Visitation will be
from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, at Kroeger Funeral Home and from 10:00 to
11:00 a.m., Saturday, at Calvary Presbyterian Church, both in Logansport.
Memorial contributions
may be made to Calvary Presbyterian Church. (3-13-2012)
 Richard Krieg's mother, Marjorie L. Krieg, 85,
Logansport, Indiana, died at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, at St. Vincent
Hospice, Indianapolis.
Born Feb. 5, 1927, in
South Bend, she was the daughter of Stephen Yandl
and Barbara Grabner. She was married Feb. 26,
1948, in Logansport, to Oscar E. Krieg, who preceded her in death Aug. 15,
2011.
Marjorie was a
homemaker.
She was a member of
All Saints Catholic Church, Niddee Shrine Guild,
Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 3790, Lil’-Istiks
Murat Reception Unit Ladies Auxiliary, Hoosier Hillbilly Clan 14 OH3 and Cass
County Humane Society.
Surviving are sons,
Richard E. Krieg and wife, Brenda, Carmel, and Kenneth VanLul
and wife, Nancy, Las Vegas; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren;
and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in
death by 14 siblings.
Services will be at
1:30 p.m. Friday at Gundrum Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Phillips
officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Friends may call from
12:30 p.m. until time of services at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made
to Shriner’s Hospitals For Children.
Sign the guest book
and send online condolences at www.gundrumfuneralhome.com. (2-11-2012)
 The
mother of classmate Dennis James, Barbara
E. James, 92, Logansport, died at 4 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, at The
Arbor by Miller’s Merry Manor in Logansport.
Born April 15, 1919,
in Monticello, she was the daughter of Bill Griffin and Hazel Simons.
She was married Nov. 8, 1940, in Lafayette, to John O. James, who
preceded her in death Jan. 10, 1986.
Barbara was formerly
employed at SS Kresge Department Store, Arlan’s Department Store, the Golden Rule and Happy
Burger West.
She also had worked
for Area Five.
She was a member of
Trinity Lutheran Church and the YMCA.
Barbara was an avid
artist.
Surviving are
daughters, Judy Berkshire and husband, Charlie, and Valerie Fromelius and husband, Peter, all of Logansport; son,
Dennis James, Binghamton, N.Y.; half-sister, Bambi Fleming and husband, Michael,
Fishers; seven grandchildren, Brian James, Brent James, Shaun Kreighbaum, Tracy Benson, Andrew Benson, Scott Benson and
Jerri Ann Hayes; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in
death by two sisters.
Memorial services will
be at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Larry DeVos officiating.
Friends may call one
hour before services Tuesday at the church.
Memorial contributions
may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church.
Gundrum Funeral Home
is in charge of arrangements.
Sign the guest book
and send online condolences at www.gundrumfuneralhome.com (2-2-2012)
TUCSON, Ariz. — Classmate Jim Wild's sister,
Mitzi June (Wild) Clayton, 77, Tucson, Ariz., beloved sister, mother,
grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and great-aunt, went to be with her
parents, the Honorable Clifford O. Wild Sr. and Mary Wild, Robert F. Clayton
Sr., and her brother Edgar Q. Wild, on Jan. 13, 2012.
Mitzi was born June 14, 1934, in Logansport. She
graduated from Logansport High School in 1952 and attended Miami University
in Oxford, Ohio. She loved playing the viola, accordion and especially
enjoyed playing the piano. She was also a talented seamstress and made
many of the costumes for SALOC and managed the theater box office in the
1970s and 1980s.
She is survived by her children, Caryl
F. Cheyne (Jim), Fairbanks, Alaska, and Stefanie L.
Krauss, Lauren S. Smith (Randy), Elizabeth A. Clayton, and Robert F. Clayton
Jr. (Genevieve), all of Tucson, Ariz.; siblings, Jack Wild (Bettie Lu),
Logansport, Clifford O. Wild Jr. (Susan), Kettering, Ohio, Robert K. Wild
(Carole), West Carrollton, Ohio, Richard W. Wild (Karen), Logansport, James
W. Wild, Tucson, Ariz., Ramona L. Higel (Robert),
Salem, Ore., John D. Wild (Barbara), Sherwood, Ore., Victor A. Wild
(Caroline), Marblehead, Mass., Phillip M. Wild, Tucson, Ariz., Barbara K. Jaxel, Salem, Ore., Stanley J. Wild, Tucson, Ariz., and
Debra J. McAninch (Gary), Salem, Ore. Also
surviving are 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and
nephews.
Spending time with her family gave her great joy.
Marana Mortuary in Arizona was in charge of arrangements.
A private family service will be held at a later date. (2-2-2012)
 The
brother of classmate Brian Barnes, Dennis
Paul Barnes of 1553 Brookview Avenue, Warsaw,
Indiana, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2011, at 2:15 p.m. at Kosciusko
Community Hospital of Warsaw at the age of 62.
He was born on April
23, 1949, in Lafayette, Indiana, to Ronald George Barnes and Mary Geraldine (McCahill) Barnes.
Dennis has been a
resident of Kosciusko County, Indiana, for the past 18 years, where he was
the owner of Barnes Consulting, working as an Environmental Consultant in
Human Resources and the Government Compliance field.
He was past president
of the Warsaw Kiwanis Club, and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. He
graduated in 1967 from Logansport High School, and then attended the
University of Notre Dame graduating in 1971. He continued his education
at Ball State University receiving his MBA.
He will be lovingly
remembered by two brothers: Brian (wife Connie) Barnes (Merrillville,
Indiana); Boyd Barnes (Logansport, Indiana); one sister: Rosemary (husband
Stephen) Kern (Flemington, New Jersey); and one sister-in-law: Jane Barnes
(Naperville, Illinois). Also surviving are three nieces: Katherine Kubal, Stephanie Kern, Kristen Kern; and two nephews:
Joseph Barnes and Kevin Kern. He was preceded in
death by his parents.
Visitation will be
held on Sunday November 20, 2011 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. with a Prayer
Services at 6:00 p.m. at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road,
Warsaw, Indiana.
His funeral mass will
be celebrated on Monday, November 21, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. and presided by
Father Phil DeVolder at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 125 North Harrison
Street, Warsaw, Indiana.
Burial will be at
Mount Hope Cemetery in Logansport, Indiana. (11-18-2011)
Mary Ellen McIlWain Eubank's
mother, Marjorie A. McIlwain, age 91, Logansport, Indiana, passed away
at 3:00 p.m., Monday, September 5, 2011, in Miller’s Merry Manor.
Born March 20, 1920,
in Detroit, she was the daughter of Hugo J. and Veronica Gross Lienemann.
She was married in
Logansport on June 15, 1938, to John R. McIlwain, who preceded her in death
on August 23, 2004.
A homemaker, Marjorie
was a member of All Saints Catholic Church, All Saints Ladies Society and the Daughters of Isabella. In earlier
years she had been active in the Girl Scouts, where she was council treasurer
for many years. Marge also enjoyed assisting special needs Girl Scouts
in the camping program.
She is survived by
son, John P. ( Phyllis) McIlwain, McMurray, Pennsylvania; daughters, [Pat]
Ann (Wayne) Nelson, Terra Alta, WV; Mary Ellen (Gene) Eubank, Southwest
Ranches, Florida; and Shirley Bowen, Logansport; sisters, Ruth Pugh, West
Lafayette; Mary Eloise Harvey, Hanover, PA; and Shirley Bielawski,
Bowie, MD. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and 10 great
grandchildren, as well as a number of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be
from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 9, 2011, at Kroeger Funeral Home.
Services will be at
7:00 p.m. at Kroeger Funeral Home, with Deacon Juan Rodriguez officiating.
Burial will be
private. (9-19-2011)
 LOGANSPORT
— The father of Richard Krieg, Oscar
E. Krieg, 90, Logansport, Indiana, passed away at 4:55 a.m. Monday, August
15, 2011, at Logansport Memorial Hospital.
Born April 18, 1921,
in Logansport, Indiana, he was the son of Oscar H. and Eathel
Simons Krieg. On February 26, 1948, in Logansport,
he was married to Marjorie L. Yandl, who survives.
Oscar retired in 1981
as a conductor for Penn Central & Conrail railroads. He was a
member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Tipton Masonic Lodge 33 F&AM,
Logansport York Rite, Murat Shrine of Indianapolis, Scottish Rite Valley of
Indianapolis, Murat Legion of Honor, Murat Kowad’AlSabiki,
Logansport Shrine Club past President, 1982 to 83, United Transportation
Union, AARP, National Rifle Association, Indiana Sheriff Association and
Indiana State Police Alliance. Krieg was also a World War II United
States Army veteran and a member of the American Legion Post 60 and V.F.W.
Post 3790.
Surviving are his
wife, Marjorie L. Krieg, Logansport; sons, Kenneth VanLul
and wife Nancy, Las Vegas, Nev., and Richard E. Krieg and wife Brenda,
Carmel; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death
are two brothers, John and Woodrow Krieg, and one sister, Jackie.
Services will be held
at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Gundrum Funeral Home, with Pastor Larry Phillips
officiating. Burial, with full military graveside
rites, is in Mount Hope Cemetery, Logansport. Friends may call from
noon until time of services Wednesday.
Memorials may be made
to the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children.
(8-16-2011)
 Ed
Hankee's mother, Josephine D. Hankee, age 99, Logansport, Indiana, passed away at 6:15
p.m. Saturday, August 13, 2011, in Waterford Place Health Campus, Kokomo.
Born July 18, 1912, in
Logansport, Indiana, she was the daughter of Joseph and Frances Bender Morter. On October 11, 1941, she was married to
Edwin J. Hankee, who preceded in death on November
19, 1976.
Josephine retired in
1978 after 18 years of employment as a psychiatric attendant at the
Logansport State Hospital. She was a member of All Saints Catholic
Church and All Saints Ladies Society.
Surviving are sons,
Edwin (Madonna) Hankee, Jr., and Donald R. Hankee, all of Indianapolis; five grandsons, Patrick (Alissa) Hankee, Indianapolis,
Michael (Irma) Hankee, Nashville, Ind., Fr. Rob Hankee, Corydon, Daniel Hankee,
Greencastle and Dr. Jason (Lisa) Hankee,
Indianapolis; four great grandchildren, Christopher Hankee,
Paul Hankee, Mariana Hankee
and Landon Hankee; several nieces and nephews.
Josephine was preceded
in death by two sisters, Aline Rafter and Cecelia
Cormier.
The Mass of Christian
Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at All Saints Catholic Church.
Fr. Rob Hankee will officiate.
Interment will be in
St. John’s Cemetery, Cass County.
Visitation will be one
hour prior to the Mass in the parish hall at All Saints Catholic Church.
Memorial contributions
may be in the form of masses or to All Saints Catholic Church. (8-16-2011)
 LOGANSPORT
— The mother of Richard "Dick"
DeWitt, Marjorie G. DeWitt, 92, Logansport, Indiana, passed away at
12:55 p.m. Friday, July 15, 2011, at Logansport Memorial Hospital.
She was born May 30,
1919, in Peru, to Louis Gerald Shambarger and
Bernice Esther Cover Shambarger.
She was married on
March 23, 1939, in Macy, to Charles Clifford DeWitt, who preceded in death
Oct. 17, 1989.
Marge hired in at RBM
in 1957, and she retired in 1982. She was a 1938
graduate of Deedsville High School. Her hobbies included fishing, sewing, mushroom hunting,
crossword puzzles and reading.
Surviving are
daughter, Barbara Raisor and husband, James,
Logansport; son, Richard “Dick” DeWitt and wife, Carol,
Logansport; brother, Herbert Shambarger and wife,
Doris, Roann; five grandchildren, Christi Morris
and husband, Paul, Logansport, Karen Smith, Atlanta, Ga., Rob Smith and wife,
Crystal, Logansport, Sean DeWitt and wife, Heather, Royal Center, and Cassie
Grandstaff and companion, Tim Hodgini, Logansport;
great-grandchildren, Gavin Smith, Cooper Smith, Glendon
Morris and wife, Eloise, Holland DeWitt, Brooklyn DeWitt, Trenton Peevler, Crystle Vaughan, Megan
Vaughan and Tyler Grandstaff.
Four brothers and three sisters preceded her in
death.
Services are 1 p.m.
Monday at Gundrum Funeral Home, with the Rev. Keith Schreffler
officiating. Burial will be at Ever-Rest Memorial
Park, Logansport .
Visitation will be
from 1 to 5 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made
to your favorite charity. You may sign the guest
book and send online condolences at www.gundrumfuneralhome.com. (8-5-2011)
 James T (JT) Haley's father, James A. Haley, age
95, Logansport, passed away at 7:15 a.m., Monday, June 6, 2011 at his
residence.
Born October 20, 1915,
in Logansport, he was the son of Leonard E. and Agnes M. Hazel Haley.
He was married April
16, 1939, to Helen Brant, who preceded him in death April 29, 1975. He
was married October 20, 1979, to Mary Anna Harrison, who survives.
Mr. Haley retired in
1976 as Logansport postmaster after 35 years of postal service employment.
Mr. Haley was a U.S.
Army veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion Post 60 and VFW
Post 3790.
Mr. Haley was a member
of All Saints Catholic Church, where he sang in the church choir for many
years. He also belonged to the Knights of Columbus, Logansport Eagles
and Elks lodges. Mr. Haley was a recipient of the rank of Eagle Scout.
Surviving are
children, Janet C. Haley, Pembroke Pines, Fla., Joyce L. Mote, Brownsville,
Texas, James T. (wife, Ana Maria) Haley, Coral Gables, Fla., Jean Ann Maroney, West Lafayette, Elaine (husband, Tim) Kelley, Salisbury,
N.C., and Jackie (husband, Tom) Gill, Indianapolis; stepson, Patrick
Harrison, Logansport; stepdaughters, Virginia Kasch,
and Susan (husband, John) Quaglio, all of Logansport; brother, Jack Haley,
Logansport; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren;
and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Graem Wesley Jones, and brother, Leonard Haley.
A Mass of Christian
burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 10, 2011, at All Saints Catholic
Church with Father Mike McKinney officiating. Interment,
with full military honors, will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Friends may call from
4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 9, 2011, at Kroeger Funeral Home, where an
Elks service will be at 6:30 p.m. A Scripture service will be at 7:00
p.m., Thursday at the funeral home with Deacon Juan Rodriguez officiating.
Memorial contributions
may be made to Hope Hospice, PO Box 621, Rochester IN 46975.
Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. (6-11-2011)
 The
daughter of Judy Koons
Bowyer, Victoria L. "Vicki" Hanes, 50, of Huntington, passed
away Monday, May 23, 2011. She was born on April 15, 1961 to Doug and
Judy (Koons) Bowyer. She worked for the U.S.
Postal Service for the past 17 years and most recently as a postmaster in Yoder
and Bippus. She enjoyed reading, traveling,
horse-racing, and her girls night out. She
enjoyed helping others which she was able to do in her work. She was
loved by all of those that were able to get to know her. She was also a
very loving wife, mother, and daughter.
Surviving family
include her husband, Dan Hanes; daughter, Amanda Hanes; step-son, Matt
(Shannon) Hanes; parents, Doug (Judy) Bowyer; brother, Dave (Jill) Bowyer;
grandmother, Patricia Koons; mother-in-law, Carolyn
Springer; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will
take place at 11:00 am on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home for Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne,
IN with calling one hour prior. Calling hours will also be from 2-4 and
5-8 pm on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at the funeral home. Memorials may be
made to the American Cancer Society. (6-11-2011)
 FORT
WAYNE — Jerry L Black's wife, Kathleen A. [Perry] Black, 67,
Fort Wayne, departed this life on Monday, March 20, 2011, at her home with
her devoted husband and caregiver at her side. She was a loving and
devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister.
She was born Jan. 6,
1944, in Logansport. She married Jerry L. Black on July 10, 1965.
She was raised in the
Catholic faith and graduated from Logansport High School in  1961 [1962].
In 1980, she received her LPN, and in 1993, her RN after graduating
from IPFW. She retired from Parkview Hospital after many years of
service.
Her passions were
reading, gardening, sewing, cooking and crafting. In
2000, she served on a medical mission trip to the Dominican Republic.
In addition to her
spouse, she leaves to cherish her memory three sons, Perry Mark Black, Scott
Black and Matthew Black, all of Fort Wayne; daughter, Erin Paige Black,
Denver, Colo.; sisters, Judith Peterson, Jackson, Tenn., and Debbie Perry,
Logansport; and nine grandchildren.
She was preceded in
death by her parents, William and Betty Perry, and granddaughter, Emma Black.
Services were held at
D.O. McComb & Sons in Fort Wayne.
Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions
may be made to Parkview Home Health & Hospice.
Sign the online guest
book at www.mccombandsons.com.. (4-7-2011)
 INDIANAPOLIS — The husband of classmate Edith Moore Sisson, Paul R.
Sisson 62, Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2011.
He was born June 26, 1948,
in Logansport to the late Paul R. Sisson and Elizabeth (Hufford)
Sisson Schmidt. Paul married Edith “Edie” Moore on May 7,
1975, in Logansport, and she survives.
Other survivors
include daughters, Heidi J. Sisson, Bangui, C.A.R., Veronica (Paul) Molinar, Grand Prairie, Texas, and Vanessa Lasso, El
Paso, Texas; son, Thomas J. (Elizabeth) Sisson, Indianapolis; grandchildren
Andrew Molinar, Adam Danberry,
Jacob and Joshua Lasso and Paul R. Sisson; sister, Carolee
(Robert) Justice, Logansport; several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and
nephews.
He was also preceded
in death by his sister, Marie Franks and brother, Jerry Sisson.
Paul is a retired
military veteran, having served 20 years in both the Army and Navy. He
then was employed at Brand Service Center as a repair technician for 17
years, retiring in 2008.
His memberships
include Christ Our Shepherd Church of The Brethren, life member, Logansport
V.F.W. Post 3790, Beech Grove American Legion Post 276 and former member of
Madison Avenue Baptist Church.
Paul’s passions
were adoring young children, loving animals and knowing the lyrics of all
popular music of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s.
A memorial service
will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at Christ Our Shepherd Church of The Brethren.
Memorial gifts may be
given to Christ Our Shepherd Church of The Brethren, 857 N. Ind. 135,
Greenwood, IN 46142.
Arrangements handled
by Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center. (3-27-2011)
DELPHI
-- The husband of classmate Patricia Lowe
Starbuck, Marion Lewis Starbuck, 74, of Delphi, died at 12:30 a.m. Friday,
Jan. 21, 2011, at his residence.
He was born Jan. 21,
1937, to the late Clarence and Myrtle Gibson Starbuck of Carroll County.
He graduated from Camden High School in 1956.
He enlisted in the
Army on Aug. 24, 1956, and served as a sergeant until he was discharged on
Aug. 31, 1962.
He married Patricia
Lowe on July 3, 1960, at Rockfield Christian Church in Rockfield. She
survives.
He worked as a
self-employed farmer and at Wilson's Foods in Logansport, then Wabash
National in Lafayette. After retirement he worked as a meter reader for
Carroll County REMC.
He was a member of
Rockfield Christian Church, Eagles Lodge in Logansport and Moose Lodge in
Monticello.
Surviving are a son,
Ronald Starbuck (fiancee: Mitzi Barnett) of
Rockfield; a daughter, Tricia Britton (husband: John) of Delphi; two
brothers, Clarence Starbuck (wife: Joan) of Logansport and Jim Starbuck of
Marion; four sisters, Sarah Lane of Rossville, Viola Simons and Beverly Bartunek, both of Logansport, and Helen Vanlaningham (husband: Hazel) of Milford.
Also surviving are 3
grandsons, Kyle Hammond, Kurtis Hammond and Samuel
Starbuck; and 2 great-granddaughters. He was
preceded in death by a son, Robert Scott Starbuck; a brother, George
Starbuck; and a sister, Evelyn Jervis.
Visitation will be
held at Cree Funeral Home on Sunday from noon until 2 p.m. Services are
Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011, at 2 p.m. at Cree Funeral Home in Camden. Pastor
Ed Selvidge will be officiating. Interment
will be at Burrows Cemetery in Burrows, IN. Memorials can be applied to
Amy Vanlaningham Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Arrangements are by Cree Funeral Home.
(1-22-11)
 The father of classmate Tom Brown, Frederick
A. "Fred" Brown, 89, Indiana Masonic Home, Franklin, IN, formerly
of Logansport, who passed away at 4:30 a.m. Sunday, January 16, 2011, in his
residence.
Born June 26, 1921, in
Cass County, Indiana, he was the son of Raymond and Fern Gaby Brown. He was married October 1941 to Ina P. Jackson who
preceded in him death. In Sept. 1971, he was married Helen Cherry, who
preceded him in death.
A 1939 graduate of
Royal Center High School, Fred was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Army.
Fred was retired from the Penn Central Railroad
where he had worked as a freight conductor for over 43 years.
He was a member of
River of Life Christian Church. In earlier years,
when the church was located at 9th Street he served as deacon. He was a
50-year member of the Tipton Lodge #33 Free and Accepted Masons.
Fred enjoyed fishing
and hunting mushrooms. He also enjoyed deer hunting in southern Indiana
with his sons and other family members.
Surviving are two
sons, Tom and Carole Brown, of Greenwood, IN, and James and Martha Brown, of
Logansport, IN; one daughter, Julie DiSanto, of
Lawrenceville, New Jersey; nine grandchildren; and sixteen
great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from
noon until the times of services in Fisher Funeral Chapel. A
Masonic service will be held at 1:45 p.m. prior to the funeral service at 2
p.m. with Rev. W. Frank Hibbard officiating.
Burial, with full
military honors, will be in Mount Hope Cemetery Legion Circle. (1-22-11)
 Brenda
Joyce Hoch, 64, Kokomo, died at 10:38 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, 2010, at St.
Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was the
sister of classmate Fran Hall Hale.
She was born Feb. 2,
1946, in Chattanooga, Tenn., to Marion Francis Hall and Hazel Newberry Hall.
She was married to
Victor L. Hoch on Sept. 24, 1983, in Logansport.
She was a homemaker
and a member of the Abundant Life Church of Kokomo.
Brenda was a 1964
graduate of Logansport High School.
She is survived by
husband, Victor Hoch, Kokomo; son, Shawn C. Hoch and wife, Adriana,
Indianapolis; sister, Frances Hale and husband, William, Indianapolis;
sister, Wanda Walker, Wells, Maine; brother, David Hall and wife, Peggy,
Orlando, Fl.; brother, Timothy Michael Hall and wife, Debbie, Indianapolis;
and grandchildren, Julian and Sara Hoch, Indianapolis.
She was preceded in
death by daughter, Mary Frances Murphy, sister, Marian Evans and brother,
Carl Hall.
Services are 10:30
a.m. Wednesday at Gundrum Funeral Home, with Pastor Charles Riley
officiating.
Visitation is 4 to 8
p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in
Mount Hope Cemetery.
Memorials may be made
to the American Heart Association.
Friends and family may
sign the guest book and send online condolences at
www.gundrumfuneralhome.com. (12-15-10)
 Joan J. (Cookie) Allen of Michigan
City, a former resident of Logansport, died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, at St.
Anthony Memorial Hospital in Michigan City after a series of medical problems
that spanned two years. She was 82 and the sister of classmate Vickie Koch Kendall.
Friends may say their
goodbyes from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Carlisle Funeral Home, 613 Washington
St., Michigan City. The funeral service will be only
for family. Cremation will take place.
Mrs. Allen was born
Nov. 19, 1928, in Denver, Ind., to Fred and Catherine (Eisele)
Koch and moved to Logansport soon after birth.
She was graduated from
Logansport High School in 1946 and married Bill Allen, formerly of Flora, in
Logansport on Nov. 12, 1950. He survives.
Other survivors
include a son, Scott Allen (Chris), Michigan City; a daughter, Leanne Harper
(Bruce), Houston, Texas; four granddaughters, Megan Allen, Kelli Allen and
Jamie Allen, all of Michigan City, and Dana Harper, Houston, Texas; a
great-grandson, Carson Morford, Michigan City; a
sister, Vicki, South Daytona Beach, Fla., and a brother-in-law, Dr. Bob Quillen, Logansport.
She was preceded in
death by a sister, Ann.
Mrs. Allen was a past president of both the
Michigan City Active Chapter and the Associate Chapter of Tri Kappa. She was active in Footlight Players in the 1960s and was
cast as the lead in several plays. She was an annual
participant in the PEO Bridge Tournament and twice won the event.
To leave private or
public condolences or sign the guest book, visit www.carlislefh.com (12-6-10)
The brother
of classmate Larry Boughton, William O. “Bill” Boughton,
76, formerly of Logansport, died Monday, Oct. 11, 2010.
Surviving are wife, Martha;
two daughters, Debra St. Julien and Bernadine Lee;
sons, James, Brian and David; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one
great-great-grandchild; four brothers, Robert, Larry, Tom and John; one
sister, Lea Street; and one aunt, Jean Owens.
Bill was a veteran of the
U.S. Navy.
He was a member of
God’s Church by Virture of Jesus Christ.
A celebration of
Bill’s life will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in Valley Christian Church, Sangralea Valley.
Science Care in Aurora,
Colo., was in charge of arrangements. (11-7-2010)
 This
obituary is from 2009 and was missed at the time.
Memorial services for the brother of Kate
Fettig Cromer, Robert John Fettig, 69, Logansport, will be at 11:30
a.m. Thursday in Kroeger Funeral Home. He died at
7:44 a.m. Monday, June 1, 2009, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Born Aug. 13, 1939, in Logansport, he was the son of James B. and Helen Strahlem Fettig. He was married
on Nov. 14, 1959, to Jeanette A. “Jan” Foor,
who survives.
Bob retired in 2004 from Baker Specialty & Supply Co. as an outside
salesman. He was a member of All Saints Catholic Church.
Bob was past Exalted Ruler of Logansport Elks Lodge. He
was a fisherman and loved going with the “Wild Bunch” on many
Canadian fishing trips. He was Santa Claus on the
corner of Broadway and North Pennsylvania Avenue during Luminary Sunday,
which for many years was a Logansport tradition. Bob
was also a fan of the Indianapolis 500.
Bob was on the first All Star Team for the Logansport Little League, which
was formed in 1952.
Also surviving are son, James A. (Laura) Fettig, Logansport; daughter,
Christine E. Riley, Logansport; grandchildren, Jon A. Fettig and Kara M.
Riley; stepgrandchildren, Sara and Ashley Higgins;
three sisters, Kate (Kenny) Cromer, Fruitland Park, Fla., Suzanne (Jerry) Penzenstadler, Walton, and Marilyn (Jim) Walden,
Brooksville, Fla.; nieces and nephews, Vickie, Kathy, Kim and Mike Cromer,
Tom and Robin Willis, and Marc Szewczyk.
He was preceded in death by nephews, Gary Willis and Brad Szewczyk.
Deacon Juan Rodriguez will officiate. Burial will be
private.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home, where an Elks
memorial service will be held at 6 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Indiana Troopers Association, PO
Box 798, Angola IN 46703. (7-31-10)
 The brother of Lynne Yeazel Pryor, Edward C. "Ted" Yeazel,
Major, USAFR, Ret. was taken from us too soon
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at home with his wife, Alison, at his bedside under
the care of Halifax Health Hospice of Volusia/Flagler.
Born in 1939 in Detroit, MI, and moved to Logansport,
IN, where he spent most of his youth. Ted joined the Air Force in 1957
and became an AF Navagator in 1961, flying in Viet
Nam and around the world. He spent 34 years in aviation, retiring in
2002 from TWA/AA and moved to Palm Coast, FL, in 2003.
His devotion to aviation
prompted his involvement with the Ormond Civil Air Patrol. Ted became
Commander in 2009, but relinquished this position shortly thereafter due to
illness.
Ted is survived by his wife
of 34 years, Alison; his son, Mark of Kansas City, MO; and his granddaughter,
Deziah; his sister, Lynne Pryor; nephews, Chris and
Eric and their families.
A Celebration of Life/ Memorial service will be held
at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 156 Florida Park Drive, Palm
Coast on July 31, 2010 at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, the Family
requests rememberances be made to The Lustgarten Foundation for pancreatic cancer research. (7-5-10)
Published in Daytona Beach News-Journal on July 4, 2010
 DENVER, Indiana — The sister of John
Scott, Carol Ann Scott Music, 69, Rochester, passed away at 10:45 p.m.
Sunday, June 27, 2010, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.
Born Nov. 9, 1940, in Logansport, she was the daughter of Glen F. and Lucille
K. Wickersham Scott.
She was a member of the Catholic faith having grown up in St. Joseph’s
parish, Logansport, and she was a 1958 graduate of Logansport High School.
Survivors include four daughters, Cathy Fernbaugh Verschoor and husband, Phil, Escalon, Calif., Kelly Fernbaugh Cox and husband, Colvin, Macy, Kimberly Price
and husband, Don, Escalon, Calif., and Corrina
Brown and husband, Rob, Idaho; seven grandchildren; one sister, Glenda
Sarver, Macy; and one brother, John R. Scott, Logansport.
Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Friday at McClain Funeral Home in Denver
with Deacon Ronald Morrow officiating.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until the time of service on Friday at the
funeral home. (6-30-10)
 Connie
Salee Taylor's brother, Larry G. Sallee, 70,
Logansport, died at 6:32 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2010, at WoodBridge
Health Campus in Logansport.
Born in Frankfort on Nov. 17, 1939, he was the
son of Donald L. and Beatrice Davis Sallee.
On Jan. 8, 1960, he married Avis A. Moss in Logansport.
Larry was the former owner and operator of
Logansport Compressed Steel.
He was a member and governor of Logansport
Moose Lodge 232 and Webb Chapel Church.
His survivors include his wife, Avis A. Sallee, Logansport; daughter, Anne Howell and husband,
Jay, Logansport; son, Gregg Sallee and wife,
Deborah, Logansport; mother, Beatrice Sallee,
Naples, Fla.; sister, Connie Taylor and husband, George “Bill,”
Naples, Fla.; three grandchildren, Isaac Sallee,
Mason Howell and Abigail Howell; and mother-in law, Mildred L. Moss,
Logansport.
He was preceded in death by his father, and
his uncle and aunt, Raymond and Ann Johnson.
A celebration of the life of Larry Sallee will be at 6 p.m. Friday at the Logansport Moose
Lodge.
Memorials may be made to Webb Chapel Church,
Logansport Moose Lodge or The Cass County Humane Society.
Sign the guest book and send online
condolences at www.gundrumfuneralhome.com. (6-30-10)
THIS OBITUARY
IS YEARS OLD, BUT REQUESTED TO BE PLACED ON SITE.
Sylvia Fairchild Somsel's
sister, Eva M. Oen, 43, of
Rt. 1 Brown Rd., died at 1050 p.m. Tuesday, February 3, [1981] in her home following an extended illness.
Born in Logansport,
IN, she was the daughter of Carl and Clara (Winder) Fairchild. On July 30, 1960, she was married to James R. Oen who survives.
Also surviving are her
father; six children all at home, Richard J., Rachel J., Rowena Joy, Roberta
Jo, Ralph J., and Rex J.; four sisters, Mrs. William (Clara) Somsel, Mrs. James (Frances) Neff, Mrs. James (Sylvia) Somsel, all of Logansport, and Mrs. Randy (Anna May)
Lawson of South Bend, IN; a brother, Carl Fairchild Jr. of West Frankfort,
IL.
Mrs. Oen was a homemaker and member of St. Joseph Catholic
Church, the Catholic Ladies of St. Joseph, St. Johns Fire Department and
Rescue Squad, and a marriage encounter group in Maria Stein [OH].
Services will be at
10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 7, [1981], in St. Josephs Catholic Church with
the Rev. Leonard H. Fullenkamp officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call from
7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, February 5, and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday,
February 6, at the Heinl-Long & Folk Funeral
Home.--(5-1-10)
 The
mother of Bonnie Caldwell, Louise Gertrude
(Allen) Caldwell-McClain, 91, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away on
Friday, April 23, 2010 at The Oaks in New Bedford after a long illness.
She was the wife of the late Robert Caldwell
and Thomas McClain.
She was born in
Ridgeville, Randolph County, Indiana, and lived in New Bedford with her
family for the past six years. Mrs. Caldwell-McClain
was a parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima Church. She was an avid bird
watcher and loved her Beagles, Snoopy, Peanut, and Daisy as well as her
Chihuahua, Phoebe.
Survivors include
daughters, Rose L. Cabral and her husband Ronald R., of New Bedford, and
Bonnie L. Caldwell and her husband Paul Weser, of Las Cruces, New Mexico,
grandchildren, Kimberly, Michelle, Chrissy, Cindy
and Charles "Bo", great-grandchildren, Amber, Taylor, Brooke and
Corey. She was the grandmother of the late Steven
Gray.
Visitation was held on
Tuesday, April 27, 2010, from 5 to 8 PM at the CABRAL BAYLIES
SQUARE-LAMOUREUX FUNERAL HOME, 512 North Front Street, New Bedford. Her
funeral services were held Wednesday, April 28 at 9 AM at the funeral home,
followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in Our Lady of Fatima Church.
Graveside rites will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday,
May 3, 2010 at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Logansport.
Local arrangements are
being held at Marocco Funeral Chapel.
Online condolences and
tributes may be made to the family at www.maroccofc.com (5-1-10)
 The mother of the late Michael Werich,
Essie E. Werich, 92, of Logansport, died Saturday,
April 10, 2010, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Wakarusa, Indiana.
She was born July 18,
1917 to the late Charles and Carrie Clayton (Fowell)
in Mt. Vernon, Indiana.
On October 26, 1940
she married John C. Werich Jr. who preceded her in
death on June 5, 2002.
She was a former
employee of the State Hospital, and also for 4 County Counseling Center.
Visitation will be
from 12 to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 2010 at Marocco Funeral Chapel, 119 E.
Market St., Logansport.
A graveside service
will be held Thursday at 1:30 in the Mt. Hope Cemetery Chapel.
Online Condolences and
tributes can be made to the family at www.maroccofc.com (4-22-10)
 Loretta Rush Buckels
husband, JOHN G. BUCKLES, 61,
of Fort Wayne, died on Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, at Methodist Hospital in
Indianapolis.
Born on March 11, 1948, in Fort Wayne, the U.S.
Army Vietnam War veteran and his wife owned J.B. Books & Records since
1993. He previously worked at County Line Cheese for 17 years.
He is survived by his
wife, Alice Loretta; his step-daughters, Lee (Tim) Rotting-haus of Fort Wayne and Tammy (Tim) Partin
of Gamaliel, Ark.; his stepsons, Jeff (Susan)
McKinley of Nixa, Mo. and Steve (Penny) McKinley of New Haven; several
step-grandchildren; his sisters, Sharon Kimmell and
Sandra (Doug) Johnson, both of Columbia City; his brothers, Jerry (Shela) Buckles of Fort Wayne and David (Sue) Buckles of
Auburn; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation is from 4
to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hockemeyer & Miller
Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road. Private burial in Stringtown Cemetery in Kimmell,
Ind.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Fort Wayne
Children's Zoo. (1-20-10)
 L’Dean Cornelius Jr., 89, Logansport, went to be
with his Lord and Helen, his wife of 64 years, at 2 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9,
2010. He passed away in his residence. He
was the father of
Charles Cornelius and a former LHS teacher in the 50's and 60's.
Born Oct. 3, 1920, in
Elkhart, he was the son of L’Dean Sr. and
Effie Long Cornelius. He was married Sept. 1, 1940,
in Elizabeth City, N.C., to Helen Kazwell, who
preceded in death June 16, 2004.
Mr. Cornelius retired
in 1983 as a secondary school teacher from the Logansport School Corporation. He had also taught at Tipton Township School before
teaching in Logansport.
A 1938 graduate of
Elkhart High School, L’Dean attended Goshen
College and Purdue University. He earned a
master’s degree in education from Indiana University.
For many years Mr.
Cornelius pastored small churches in local
communities, including New Waverly and Salem. He
also worked part time at Logansport High School athletic functions, as well
as D&R Fruit Market and Keller’s Sire Shop. L’Dean also taught evening classes at El-Tip-Wa Vocational School for many years.
Mr. Cornelius was a
veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II.
Surviving are daughters, Linda Diane Rigney, Tulsa,
Okla., and Mary Ann Cornelius, Kokomo; son, Charles D. (Linda) Cornelius,
Kokomo; brother, Charles Cornelius, Evans, Ga.; sister, Barbara Brown,
Elkhart; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in
death by brother, Mervin Cornelius.
Private family
services will be held at a later date.
Interment will be at
Ever-Rest Memorial Park.
Kroeger Funeral Home
is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be
left online at www.kroegerfuneralhome.com. (1-15-10)
 Carol Decker, 50, passed away Saturday,
December 5, 2009 at her Fort Wayne residence. She
was the sister of Dick
Kelley.
Born in Logansport, IN,
Carol worked as a Pre School Teacher for 16 years with Children’s
Nursery School at Peace United Church of Christ. She was a devoted Wife
and Mother who loved working with children and teaching. She enjoyed
travel, gardening and crafts. Her marriage was
to Mark Decker on Aug. 20, 1977 in Logansport, IN and he survives in Ft.
Wayne.
Additional survivors include
2 Daughters, Stephanie and Michelle Decker of Fort Wayne, IN, Brothers, Larry
(Susie) Kelley, Dick Kelley both of Logansport, IN; Sisters Rosie Jones and
Karen (Bill) Swanson also of Logansport, IN;. Carol was
preceded in death by her parents Oscar and Mary Jane (Stephens) Kelley and a
Sister Verna Tevis.
Funeral Ceremony on
Thursday, December 10, 2009, 10:00 AM to at - D.O. McComb and Sons Covington
Knolls Funeral Home 8325 Covington Road Ft. Wayne, IN. Visitation on
Wednesday, December 9, 2009, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
at - D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home 8325 Covington Road. Memorial Contributions are to Children’s Nursery
School at Peace United Church of Christ Ft. Wayne. A Memorial Committal
Service will be held at a later date at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Logansport, IN.
To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com. (12-18-09)
 The mother of Dixie Ulery
Linback and Anita Ulery Campbell, Eva Virginia Ulery,
85, Logansport, died at 1:47 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, in her
daughter’s residence in Lafayette.
Born Sept. 22, 1924, in
Lincoln, she was the daughter of William Parker and Edith Cooper Wood. She was married Feb. 19, 1940, in Nead,
to Hubert D. Ulery, who preceded in death Aug. 20,
2003.
Eva was a homemaker. She was a member of Church of the Brethren, where she
was a deaconess for many years, and a president of Ladies Fellowship. She liked to hunt mushrooms, camp, work jigsaw puzzles,
crochet and sew.
Surviving are daughters,
Dixie Linback and husband John, Walkerton, Anita Campbell and husband Bill,
Logansport, and Pat Cox and husband Bob, Lafayette; sister, Marge Foster,
Tracy, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and 15
great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by
four brothers, Bud Wood, Orville Wood, Kenneth Wood and Dick Wood; two
sisters, Helen Burket and Wilma Widner; and one great-grandson,
Baby Billy.
Services will be at 10:30
a.m. Monday in Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Aaron Gross officiating.
Burial will be in Ever-Rest
Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may call from 1 to 5
p.m. Sunday at Gundrum Funeral Home and one hour before services Monday at
the church.
Memorial contributions may
be made to Church of the Brethren or to a favorite charity.
Online condolences may be
sent to the family at www.gundrumfuneralhome.com. (12-6-09)
 Most beloved mother,
grandmother and great-grandmother Ruth C. Sundy,
age 91, Bloomington, formerly of Logansport, passed away at 6:20 p.m. Friday,
Nov. 6, 2009, at Bell Trace Health and Living Center in Bloomington.
She was the mother of classmate
Sandy Sundy Hipskind.
The eldest of seven
children, she was born Sept. 10, 1918, in Logansport, to Otto and Elizabeth Hile Albrecht. She was married
at St. Vincent’s Church in Logansport on Aug. 31, 1940, to Anthony T.
“Tony” Sundy, who preceded her on Dec.
15, 1996.
Years ago, Ruth had been
employed at RBM Manufacturing and then Marfina’s
Italian Restaurant. Her hobbies included sewing,
yard work, gardening and bowling at Bowlmor Lanes,
the family business. She and her husband were
Logansport High School season ticket holders for football and basketball for
many years.
During World War II, Ruth
was an American Red Cross volunteer. Later, she
served as a Girl Scout leader at St. Vincent de Paul School.
Ruth was a member of All
Saints Catholic Church and All Saints Ladies Society. She
was also a member of the Daughters of Isabella, Holy Rosary Study Club, VFW
Post 3790 Auxiliary, Cass County Mental Health Association, Woodlawn Center
and the William Paca Lodge.
Surviving are daughters,
Barbara Winter, Logansport, and Sandy (husband, Nick) Hipskind,
Bloomington; sisters, Alma Winegardner and Betty Vaske,
both of Logansport; five grandchildren, Heidi (husband, Scott) Dolson, Bloomington, Nikki (husband, Joe) Huff,
Martinsville, Andy (wife, Angie) Hipskind,
Bloomington, Kim (husband, Jason) Kesler, Logansport, and Amy Winter, Denver,
Colo.; nine great-grandchildren, Luke, Sam and Zach Wisen,
Nick and Kristen Dolson, Charlize
and Drew Hipskind, all of Bloomington, and Liam and
Cole Huff, Martinsville; sisters-in-law, Virginia Crowe, Addie Perrone, Ruth L. Sundy,
Margaret Albright and Laverne Albright, all of Logansport, Mary Bessignano,
Florida, and Lucille Griffith, Cincinnati; and many nieces, nephews,
great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, Leonard
Albrecht, Eugene “Dutch” Albright, Chuck Albright and Herb
“Bud” Albrecht.
A Mass of Christian burial
will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in All Saints Catholic Church with Father Jeff
Martin officiating.
Burial will be in Ever-Rest
Memorial Park.
Friends may call from 3 to 7
p.m. today and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Kroeger Funeral Home. A VFW Auxiliary service will be at 4:30 p.m. and a
Scripture service at 6:30 p.m. today at the funeral home, followed by the
Daughters of Isabella service.
Family and friends are
invited to light a candle or have a Mass said in memory of Ruth. Memorial contributions may be made to Bloomington
Hospital’s Home, Health & Hospice, PO Box 1149, Bloomington IN
47402, or any charity of the donor’s choice.
Ruth’s grandchildren
and great-grandchildren each held a special place in her heart. They were her “shining star,” especially
during the final weeks of her life. She will be
sorely missed but because we know where she is now and how much better her
life will be again, it is with sweet sadness that we say goodbye to our
precious mother, grandmother and friend.
The family of Ruth would
like to thank the nurse, aides, and activities and housekeeping staffs at
Bell Trace for the wonderful care and support during the past nine months.
Condolences and personal
remembrances may be placed online at kroegerfuneralhome.com.
(11-11-09)
 A funeral service and Jordan Masonic
Lodge service for the brother of Sharon
Moore Pigg, Charles D. “Buddy” Moore, 68, Logansport, will be
at 11 a.m. Monday at the Mount Hope Cemetery Chapel.
He passed away at 3:25 p.m.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009, at Miller’s Merry Manor.
Born Feb. 4, 1941, in
Kokomo, he was the son of Victor “Buddy” and Dorothy Ford Moore.
Buddy was retired from Small
Parts. He was a 1959 graduate of Logansport High School, where he was a
member of the wrestling and football state championship teams. He was a
member of the Jordan Masonic Lodge.
Surviving are two sons,
Terence Donald Moore, Phoenix, Ariz., and Jason (Annette) Moore, Elkhart;
three daughters, Michelle (Bob) Raxter, Phoenix,
Ariz., Samantha Moore, Lakeland, Fla., and Melissa Catherine
“Missy” Eagan, Delphi; three sisters, Sharon Pigg,
Logansport, Lynnette Farrell, Indianapolis, and Anne (Pat) Fisher,
California; companion, Susan Eagan, Logansport; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren;
and a number of nieces and nephews.
Dist. Elder Aaron Boyd will
officiate. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Friends may call from 10:30
to 11:30 a.m. Monday at the cemetery chapel.
Condolences may be placed
online at kroegerfuneralhome.com
Memorial contributions may be made to the American
Cancer Society. (7-10-09)
Mary
L. Pfaff, 89 of Logansport , passed away at 3:30
p.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2009 in Miller's Merry Manor. She
was the mother of the late
Barbara Pfaff Smith.
Born September
14, 1919 in Logansport, Indiana, she was the daughter of William and Anna Kowaski Adair. On July 18, 1938,
in Peru, she was married to Harold W. Pfaff, who preceded her in death.
Mary was a
member of Main Street United Methodist Church.
A homemaker, she
had also worked as a seamstress for H.W. Gossard.
Surviving are
Son-in-Law, Tom Smith of Lafayette, IN; and three grandchildren.
She was preceded
in death by her daughter, Barbara Kay Smith; and one brother, Everett Adair.
You may light a candle of hope in
remembrance of Mary and sign her guestbook online at www.fisherfuneralchapel.com
Logansport. Arrangements
have been entrusted to Fisher Funeral Chapel.
Memorial
contributions may be made to the Main Street United Methodist Church. (7-5-09)
Dorothy
May Lutes Dial, 92, Logansport, died at 3:45 a.m. Friday, May 18, 2007,
in Woodbridge Health Campus, Logansport. She was the mother of Richard Dial.
Born April 25,
1915, in Maumee, Indiana, she was the daughter of Henry and Nettie Davis
Lutes. Her father was the founder of Lutes Motors. Shortly after moving to Logansport at the age of five,
she began attending the Baptist Temple.
After graduating
from Logansport High School, she worked at Woolworth's for a period of time.
On April 8,
1937, she married Clarence G. Dial, who preceded in death.
Dorothy had been
a fulltime caregiver for her father, her mother and her husband during their
declining years. She was helpful to many people and
she was a very good cook.
She was an
active member of the Baptist Temple and also belonged to the Order of Eastern
Star.
Surviving are
one son, Richard Dial, of Logansport; one sister-in-law, Lela Dial Lutes,
Logansport; one nephew, Ronald D. Lutes, Dundee, IL; one niece, Linda Lutes
Welch, Logansport; two great-nieces, Beth Ann Welch, Orlando, FL and Kelly
Smith and her husband Russ, Grand Island, FL; one great-nephew, Michael
Welch, Garner, NC; and one great-great-niece, Chloe Elizabeth Welch, Garner,
NC.
She was preceded
in death by one brother, Donald D. Lutes.
Services will be
held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 21, 2007, in the Mount Hope Cemetery chapel,
with Rev. Alan Rodgers officiating.
Fisher Funeral
Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.
Memorial
contributions may be made to the Baptist Temple. (7-5-09)
 Services for the
daughter of Carol Douglas Carroll, Kelly Laine
Carroll Buell, 46, Lafayette, formerly of Logansport, will be held at 2:00 p.m.,
Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Kroeger Funeral Home.
She passed away at 7
a.m. Thursday, May 15, 2008, in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Lafayette, following
a stroke.
She was born April 4,
1962, in Logansport.
Kelly was currently
employed in telemarketing in Lafayette. For many years, she was a
waitress at China Lane in Logansport. Kelly was a 1980 graduate of
Logansport High School.
Surviving are her
parents, Robert and Carol Douglas Carroll, Logansport; Son: Tyler James
Buell, Logansport; Sisters and a brother-in-law: Krista Jaine
Carroll and Kim and Shawn McLochlin, all of
Logansport; Nieces and nephews: Shadd, Drake and Laine McLochlin, all of
Logansport; Aunts and Uncles: Judy and John Dutton, Kenneth City, FL; Richard
and Bonnie Carroll, Ft. Wayne; Priscilla Ann and Robert Witt, Jr., Hudson,
IN; Cindy and Tom LaDow, Logansport; Good and
loving friend: Chris Widner, Lafayette Several
cousins also survive.
The Rev. Ken Smith will officiate.
Burial will be in
Mount Hope Cemetery.
Friends may call from
noon to 2:00 p.m., Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions
may be made to Woodlawn Center. (9-16-08)
Services
for the mother of Betty L James
Frye, Edith M. James, 83,
Logansport, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Marocco Funeral Chapel, Logansport.
She passed away at
5:45 p.m. Friday, May 2, 2008, in Chase Center.
Born Sept. 21, 1924 in
Indianapolis, she was the daughter of the late Jess and Daisy Shuey Prophet. She was married on Nov. 23, 1940, to
Cecil P. James, who preceded her in death April 22, 2000.
Edith was a Homemaker.
Survivors include one
daughter, Betty L. Frye, Logansport; six grandchildren, Gary Paul McCain, Chris
Black, Larry Frye, Jr., Paul Frye, Danny Frye and Dennis Frye; 21
great-grandchildren; four great great-grandchildren; and a very caring
sister-in-law, Patty James, and her family (especially Jeff).
Edith was preceded in
death by her parents; husband; one daughter, Carolyn McCain; two brothers;
one sister; and two great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
Dr. Horace Smith will
officiate. Burial will be in St. John’s
Cemetery, Logansport.
Online condolences may
be made to the family at www.maroccofc.com (9-16-08)
 Graveside
services for the mother of Karen Klumpp Maxwell, Pauline J. Klumpp, 103, Dayton,
Ohio, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Mount Hope Cemetery.
She died Sunday, Dec.
23, 2007, in Maria Joseph Living Care Center in Dayton, Ohio.
Born March 18, 1904,
in Logansport, where she lived until she moved to the Dayton area 13 years
ago, she was the daughter of Frank and Florence Threewits
Sellers.
Pauline was a member
of the Order of Eastern Star chapters of Logansport/Royal Center for over 50
years.
If you met her you
would remember her by her smile and kind words.
Pauline was more than
a mother and grandmother to us, she was our best friend who will be greatly
missed.
Surviving are her daughter,
Karen Maxwell, Dayton, Ohio; her grandson, Bryan Maxwell, Dayton, Ohio; and
her granddaughter, Lisa Maxwell, Manitoba, Canada.
he is preceded in
death by her husband of over 50 years, Carl A. Klumpp,
her parents and her brother, Raymond Sellers.
In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice in
Pauline’s memory.
Baker-Hazel &
Snider Funeral Home in Dayton is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences for
the family may be sent to www.bakerhazelsnider.com (9-16-08)
 Services for the mother of John Hillis, Elizabeth R. “Libby” Hillis Tuthill, 91, Logansport and Dallas, Texas, will be held
at 6 p.m. Friday in Kroeger Funeral Home.
She died at 7:55 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007, in Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.
Born July 15, 1916, in
Muncie, she was the daughter of John David and Lelia
Smith Rice. She was married May 5, 1940, in
Monticello, to John T. Hillis, who preceded in death July 10, 1989. She was married June 15, 1991, to John B. Tuthill, of Dallas, Texas, who survives.
Libby attended and
graduated from Monticello High School in 1935. She
attended four years at Indiana University, Bloomington, receiving a degree in
English in October 1939. At IU, she was chosen to
represent the university along with nine other women from each of the other
Big 10 schools to represent the Big 10 at the World’s Fair in New York
City. While at Indiana University, she belonged to
the Pi Beta Phi Sorority and was admitted to Morter
Board, an academic honors organization.
Libby was an avid
golfer and won several golf championships in the area. In
the 1950s, she was a Cub Scout den mother and also served on the Logansport
Community School Corporation Board of Trustees.
In 1957, Libby founded Civic Players of Logansport, and in 1961, founded
Logansport Junior Civic Theater. In 1976, she was
the driving force behind the formation of the Performing Arts Council of
Logansport.
Libby also was a
Realtor with the Alma Hill Agency and the Brokerage House.
In 1988, she was
awarded the Book of Golden Deeds for outstanding civic service to the
Logansport community.
Libby also was an avid
bridge player, a vicious scrabble player, and she was almost unbeatable at
playing Pounce. These interests continued up until
the time of her death.
She was a member of
Calvary Presbyterian Church.
Her proudest
accomplishment was her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Surviving are sons and
daughters-in-law, John and Anita Wolpers Hillis, Logansport,
Dr. J. Stanley and Alice Gettlefinger Hillis,
Indianapolis, and Mark B. and Patricia Aldrich Hillis, St. Louis; daughter
and son-in-law, Jodi Hillis and Bruce McGrevy,
Indianapolis; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and sister,
Margaret Rice Reynolds, Atlanta, Ga.
One sister and two brothers, preceded in death.
Burial will be in
Mount Hope Cemetery at a later date.
Friends may call from
3 to 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions
may be made to the Hillis Family Memorial Fund, c/o Security Federal Savings
Bank, PO Box 420, Logansport IN 46947, and the Elizabeth Hillis Tuthill Endowment Fund (to benefit Civic Players of
Logansport), c/o the Cass County Community Foundation, PO Box 441, Logansport
IN 46947.
Online condolences may
be placed online at kroegerfuneralhome.com (10-18-08)
Gravesi de services for Kenneth Pugh's father, Gerald L. Pugh, 89, West Lafayette, formerly of Logansport, will
be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Mount Hope Cemetery.
He passed away at 2:40
a.m., Monday, Oct. 8, 2007, in the Indiana Veterans Home in West Lafayette.
Born May 18, 1918, in
Mexico, he was the son of Thomas Pugh and Chlora V.
Fisher Pugh. On Oct. 1, 1938, in Logansport, he was
married to Ruth C. Lienemann, who survives.
Gerald retired as a
freight conductor in 1980 after 28 years with Conrail. He
had previously been employed as a truck driver for National Cylinder Gas
Company until 1952.
He was a veteran of
the U.S. Navy, having served during World War II in the Pacific Arena.
Gerald was a member of
Logansport Church of the Brethren, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3790, and
American Legion Post 60.
He had resided at the
Indiana Veterans Home since 2001.
Surviving are four
sons and daughters-in-law, Gerald D. and Marian Pugh, Kokomo, Kenneth A. and
Laurie Pugh, West Lafayette, Julian R. and Linda Pugh, Walton, and James F.
and Susan Pugh, Sellersburg; one daughter and son-in-law, Katherine and Bill Buskirk, Springfield, Ill.; one brother and
sister-in-law, Medford and Norma Pugh, Georgia; two sisters, LauraBelle Long, Miami County, and Ruby Ecklebarger, Peru; 13 grandchildren; and 15
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Two grandsons and six
brothers preceded in death.
Pastor Mike Osborn
will officiate. Burial, with full military honors,
will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Friends may call from
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Kroeger Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions
may be made to the Indiana Veterans Home, West Lafayette.
Condolences and
personal remembrances may be left online at www.kroegerfuneralhome.com (9-16-08)
Tom Barnes mother, Josephine S. “Joy” Barnes, 96,
Culver, formerly of Logansport, died at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007,
in Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver.
Born July 4, 1911, in
Logansport, she was the daughter of Walter Smith and Ellen Mullen Smith. She was married to Charles H. Barnes, Jr., who preceded
in death in January 1970.
Mrs. Barnes was a 1928
graduate of Logansport High School. In her active
years in Logansport, she was a member of Psi Iota Xi sorority and volunteered
at Memorial Hospital for the Mary Dykeman Guild. She
also served on the Neal Home Board of Directors for 35 years. Mrs. Barnes was a former member of Calvary Presbyterian
Church.
Joy was a one-time
Logansport City Golf champion and runner-up champion in the Logansport City
Tennis Tournament.
Surviving are one son,
Thomas C. Barnes and his wife, Jean, Culver; two daughters, Patricia Moder, Chicago, and Ann Barnes, La Jolla, Calif.; nine
grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren.
One sister, Tamar Discher, preceded in death.
Burial will be
private.
Friends may call from
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday in Kroeger Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions
may be made to any favorite charity.
Online condolences may
be sent to the family at www.kroegerfuneralhome.com (9-16-08)
 A Memorial
Service for John Kiesling's mother, Ruth Caroline Bellack Kiesling, 91,
Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Logansport, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday,
September 22, 2007, in St. James Lutheran Church.
She died Sunday, Aug. 5,
2007, in Cypress Cove Retirement Community in Fort Myers.
Born Jan. 1, 1916, in
Milwaukee, Wis., she was the daughter of Gerhardt E. Bellack
and Martha Scharbach Bellack. She was married May 29, 1937, in St. James Lutheran
Church in Logansport, to Norman L. Kiesling, who preceded in death Sept. 23,
1984.
Ruth attended
elementary and high school in Milwaukee. Her favorite sport was tennis
and her father bought her a tennis net so she could play early in the morning
before the tennis courts were open.
She attended
Valparaiso University and was elected secretary of her freshman class.
At Valparaiso, she met Norman Kiesling, a law student.
She attended the
University of Wisconsin in Whitewater the following year, and she worked for
Colgate-Palmolive Co. in New York City during the summer before her wedding.
She and Norman lived
in Logansport for 47 years except for a brief period during World War II when
Ruth and her children lived in Beeville, Texas, and Milwaukee, Wis.
Ruth was active in St. James Lutheran Church
and was a chairman of the Altar Guild. One of her favorite
organizations was the Lutheran Woman’s Missionary League and she was an
Indiana district officer and attended many LWML conventions all over the United
States.
She was active in the
Noble Township homemakers group and was president of the PTA of Noble
Township School. She worked in the Cass County Clerk’s Office for
several years. She served on the Neal Home Board and was a member of
Psi Iota Xi sorority.
After Judge Norman Kiesling’s death in 1984, Ruth moved to Fort Myers,
Fla. She was active in Zion Lutheran Church. She also enjoyed
traveling with friends. A special trip was to Switzerland for her
grandson’s wedding. Her grandchildren fondly
remember her special chocolate-frosted chocolate cookies.
Surviving are a son,
John G. Kiesling, Pawleys Island, S.C.; a daughter,
Marlene Konsek and husband, John, Greenville, Wis.;
a brother, Arno Bellack, Hanover, N.H.; four
grandchildren, Stacy Domke and husband Jeff,
Marietta, Ga., John Konsek and wife Tina,
Greenwood, S.C., Michael Konsek and wife Mirjam, Sheboygan, Wis., and Steven Konsek
and wife Hilary, Malmo, Sweden; five great-grandchildren, Emerson Domke, Haley, Noah and Evan Konsek,
and Joshua Konsek; and soon-to-be two more
great-grandchildren with the arrival of twins.
One brother, Donald Bellack,
preceded in death.
Pastor Marvin Hinkle
will officiate at the services. Private burial will be in Mount Hope
Cemetery.
Ruth’s family
will greet friends at the church from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday.
Memorial contributions
may be made to St. James Lutheran Church or any charity.
Kroeger Funeral Home
is in charge of funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be made at
www.kroegerfuneralhome.com (9-16-08)
 Don Buck's father, Robert R. Buck, 86, Venice,
FL, formerly of Logansport, IN, died July 25, 2007. A
celebration of life service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Gundrum Funeral
Home, Logansport, IN. Burial will follow at the Metea
Cemetary, Metea, IN.
Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.
Survivors include his loving wife of 66 years,
Betty; sons Donald of Sarasota, FL; James & wife Judy of Kokomo, IN;
Frank & wife Jeanne of Venice, FL: also surviving are 8 grandchildren
& 7 great grandchildren. Robert R. Buck, a
loving and giving husband, father, and grandfather, was received into the
arms of his Lord and Savior on Wednesday morning, July 25, 2007. Though sadly missed, we
celebrate his home going. Born in Logansport, IN,
August 25, 1920, he faithfully demonstrated unshakable love for his God, his
wife, and his family. He was, on two occasions, the
Cass County, Indiana, golf champion; and he was a runner-up Logansport, IN,
city golf champion. His on-the-green putting was
legend, and on one occasion allowed him to defeat the great pro golfer,
George Bayer, in tournament play at the Logansport Country Club. As a home builder, he was a "measure twice and cut
once" craftsman.
He was appointed Logansport's first Building
Commissioner and served the city from 1955-1956. He
retired from the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1981 after 40 years of service. He was a faithful member of the New Life Alliance
Church, Logansport, IN; a Life Member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers; a Life Member of Elk's Lodge # 66; and owner of the Logansport
Hardees restaurant.
We are poorer without him; and heaven is richer
to have him. (9-14-08)
 The mother of Tamera Lynn
Watts VanSpriell, Adelaide R. Watts, 100,
Logansport, died at 6:19 p.m. Saturday, January 13, 2007, in Woodbridge
Health Campus.
Born December 20, 1906, in Logansport, she was the
daughter of Arthur W. and Blanche Tam.
On June 29, 1939, in the Wheatland Avenue United Methodist
Church, she was married to Harry R. "Bud" Watts. He preceded
her in death on January 2, 2005.
A homemaker, Adelaide was a dedicated member of the
Wheatland Avenue United Methodist Church. She was a member of the
former Fidelity Chapter No. 58 Order of Eastern Star. She
also belonged to the Associate 3rd Mother's Study Club.
Surviving are two daughters, Tamera Lynn VanSpriell, of Superior, Colorado, and Sandra Lucille
Jonas, of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina; and three grandsons, Jeffery
Lee VanSpriell, Bradley Charles VanSpriell,
and Jon Lawrence VanSpriell; and five
great-grandchildren.
One brother, Donald R. Tam, preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday,
January 18th, in Wheatland Avenue United Methodist Church, with Rev. Scott
Ellison officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope
Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17th in
Fisher Funeral Chapel where an Eastern Star service will be conducted at 7:30
p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wheatland Avenue
United Methodist Church and the Woodbridge Health Campus Activity Fund. (4-19-07)
Dave Hoover's mother, Virginia E. Hoover, died on April 15, 2004. She
was born in Hartford City on August 27, 1919. She was married to Mark
D. Hoover 1938 and he died on December 21, 1981. They were married in
Wabash, IN and moved to Logansport in 1947.
Virginia lived most of her life in
Logansport. In September 2002, she went to live at Caring Hands Health
Care Center at Grissom Air Base. Alzheimer's had taken it's toll. Fisher's
Funeral Chapel handled the services and she was buried at Everest Memorial
Park on April 19, 2004.
She is survived by son David, Peru, daughter
Brenda Deel, Logansport, sister Francis, Wabash and
brother Dave Worthen, Huntington, IN.
Virginia was preceded in death by her husband,
her parents (Mildred and Fred Worthen), sisters
Helen and Dorothy, and several nephews and nieces.
She thoroughly loved living in Logansport and
had many friends through the years. (provided by son David 4-19-07)
Services for Sue Viney Kaufman's husband, Eugene “Gene”
O. Kaufman Sr., 69, Logansport, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in Gundrum
Funeral Home.
He died at 3:50 a.m.
Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006, in Chase Center.
Born Oct. 19, 1937, in
LaGrange, he was the son of Ned and Christena Weisenberger Kaufman. He was
married Oct. 20, 1979, in Royal Center, to Sue A. Viney,
who survives.
A 1955 graduate of
Piketon, Ohio, Gene was a union electrician and was a veteran of the U.S.
Navy, serving in the Korean War.
He was a member of the
Royal Center Masonic Lodge #585, Royal Center Order of Eastern Star, Scottish
Rite Valley of Fort Wayne, Mizpah Temple of Fort Wayne, Murat Legion of
Honor, Logansport Shrine Club, a life member and Past Commander of American
Legion Post #60, Voiture #729 40 & 8, a life
member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3790, and a member of the
Electricians Union Local #668.
Gene was an avid
golfer. He enjoyed spending time with his classmates
and friends.
Also surviving are
three sons, Eugene “Gene” O. Kaufman Jr. and his wife, Marcie,
Augusta, Kan., Cary D. Kaufman and his wife, Angie, and Patrick Ned Kaufman,
all of Logansport; one daughter, Tina Marie Titus and her husband, Rick,
Logansport; one stepdaughter, Debbie Cottrell, Kokomo; one brother, Richard
“Dick” Kaufman and his wife, Connie, North Port, Fla.; and 12
grandchildren.
Pastor Gene O. Kaufman
Jr. will officiate at the services. Burial, with
full military rites, will be in the Walton IOOF Cemetery.
Friends may call from
2 to 6 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home, where services will be conducted by
the Masonic Lodge at 6 p.m., followed by a shrine processional.
Memorial contributions
may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children. (1-5-07)
 A funeral Mass for Bob Mordenti's mother, Lena H. Mordenti, 91, of
Logansport, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in All Saints Catholic Church.
She died at 11:12 a.m.
Tuesday, June 13, 2006, in Logansport Memorial Hospital.
Born Sept. 13, 1914,
in Logansport, she was the daughter of Egisto and Assunta Jorroti Passerini. She was married June
18, 1938, in St. Vincent Church in Logansport, to Americo
J. “Bud” Mordenti, who preceded in death Sept. 22, 1999.
Lena retired in June
1982 after 10 years as a cook in the cafeteria for the Logansport School
Corporation.
Mrs. Mordenti was a member of All Saints
Catholic Church, All Saints Ladies Society and the Daughters of Isabella. She and her husband were charter members of the William Paca Lodge Italian-American Club.
Her family was the most important thing in her
life.
Surviving are two sons
and daughters-in-law, Mike and Diana Mordenti, Logansport, and Bob and Sue
Mordenti, Delphi; one daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn “Susie”
and Dave Dickerson, Logansport; one sister, Mary Scagnoli,
Logansport; grandchildren, Tony Dickerson, Dan Dickerson and his wife,
Stacey, and Dannan Mordenti, all of Logansport, RaeJean Thomas and her husband, Mark, Massillon, Ohio,
and Joe Mordenti, Delphi; great-grandchildren, Connor Dickerson, Lena
Dickerson, Abby Dickerson, Lauren Thomas and Breanna
Thomas; and several nieces and nephews.
One daughter, Mary Catherine Mordenti, and two
brothers, Joe Passerini and Dean Passerini, preceded in death.
Father Michael
McKinney will officiate at the services. Burial will
be in Ever-Rest Memorial Park.
Friends may call from
3 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Kroeger Funeral Home.
Seminarian Matthew
Barnard will officiate at a Scripture service and rosary at 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, immediately followed by a Daughters of Isabella memorial service
and William Paca Lodge service.
Memorial contributions
may be made to All Saints Catholic School, 112 E. Market St., Logansport IN 46947
and to a favorite charity. (6-18-06)
 Services for the mother of
Barbara Stratton Boller, Mary Ellen Stratton, 85, of Logansport, will
be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in Kroeger Funeral Home.
She died at 2 a.m.
Tuesday, April 11, 2006, in Miller’s Merry Manor.
Born Jan. 27, 1921, in
Carroll County, she was the daughter of Elmer J. and Ethel L. Watson Gish. She was married Nov. 24, 1941, in Logansport, to Raymond
H. Stratton, who preceded in death Oct. 10, 1983.
Mrs. Stratton
especially enjoyed her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren. She regarded them as her
own children.
She also enjoyed
playing bingo, euchre and going to garage sales.
Surviving are two sons
and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Joy Stratton, Logansport, and Robert and
the Rev. Cheryl Stratton, Tyner; two daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and
Garry Boller, Logansport, and Joyce Ann and Sam Benner, Deland, Fla.; 13
grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews.
One brother, Robert
Gish, preceded in death.
The Rev. Cheryl
Stratton will officiate at the services. Burial will
be in Pro Cemetery, Headlee.
Friends may call from
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. (4-23-06)
CINCINNATI — Graveside services for Ruth Snoke, 96,
will be held at 2 p.m. today at Graceland Cemetery, Claypool, Ind.
She died in Cincinnati where she had lived with
or near her daughter, Julia Snoke Gilman,
for the past year.
Born in Metea, she was the daughter of Blanch and Clyde Davidson. She was married to Veryl Snoke
who preceded in death.
During her lifetime, she
went from riding to school in Metea in a
horse-drawn wagon to learning to use a computer.
After earning a
Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana University, Ruth started her career as a
social worker. She subsequently taught in Indiana
schools for 24 years, 18 of them in Logansport. She
earned a master’s degree in education from Ball State University. According to her daughters, many thought of her as their
favorite fourth-grade teacher.
After her retirement,
she worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Purdue University
offices as an enumerator, collecting data from farmers throughout northern
Indiana. She retired from that position at age 85.
In 1999, Ruth was
named a Pharos-Tribune Good Neighbor Award recipient, which was one of her
proudest achievements. She was a member of the
United Methodist Church and was active in Logansport clubs including the Rose
Society, the Clay Township Extension Homemakers Club and the Twilighters Club. She was an
avid gardener whose yard was featured on the garden tour.
Her hands were never
empty of a project. She raised violets to sell in
the club craft sales, sometimes having as many as 80 started at once. Many a Logansport newborn child wore her handmade
quilted coverlets.
Even at 96, she still
was ready to play one of more than 100 card games she had learned.
Surviving with Julia
Gilman are two other daughters, Diana Thompson, St. Louis, and Susan Ballou, Orange County, Calif.; one brother, Dale
Davidson, Logansport; three grandchildren, Marc Gilman, Tamara Gilman Ackley
and Suzanne Thompson Parsons; five great-grandsons and one
great-granddaughter.
Two sisters, Georgia
Davidson and Helen Penny, and two brothers, Wendell and Galen, also preceded
in death.
In lieu of
flowers, Ruth would like for you to plant a rose bush to remember her by. (4-23-06)
Services
for JoAnn (Jody) Harrison Miller's mother, Edith May
Harrison, 88, of Caring Hands Health Care Center, Peru, will be held at 10
a.m. Wednesday in Fisher Funeral Chapel.
She died at 12:30 a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, in the center.
Born Feb. 5, 1917, in
Walton, she was the daughter of the late James Garfield and the late Bertha
Eldora Brock Kidd. She was married July 1, 1939, to Wilferd T. Harrison, who preceded in death April 13,
1992.
She was a member of
Miami Baptist Church, the Eastern Star and was a member of the Shrine since
1954. She had been a homemaker and had enjoyed
traveling with her family.
Surviving are four
sons, William C. Harrison and his wife, Roberta, Lake Cicott, Ralph E.
Harrison and his wife, Carletta, Fort Wayne, James
Harrison and his wife, Norma, Florida, and Wilferd
Harrison Jr. and his wife, Sharon, Akron; two daughters, JoAnn
Miller and her husband, David, Tucson, Ariz., and Nola Harness and her
husband, Rick, Lebanon; one brother, Clarence Kidd, Lafayette; one sister,
Verna Azbell, Peoria, Ariz.; 16 grandchildren; and
six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in
death by one daughter, Mary Hallam, one sister and
one brother.
The Rev. Jan Hobbs
will officiate at the services. Burial will be in
Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Cass County.
Friends may call from
4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions
may be made to the Miami Baptist Church Building Fund. (4-23-06)
A
memorial service for Paul E. Shoemaker, 87, of Mishawaka, will be held at 11
a.m. Wednesday in Fisher Funeral Chapel.
Ronald Shoemaker's father died at 9:25 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 2, 2005, in WoodBridge Health Campus.
Born April 17, 1918,
in North Manchester, he was the son of Merle and Laura Squire Shoemaker. He was married in 1942 in North Liberty to Donnabelle Heim. Paul was later
married Feb. 10, 1977 in Harlingen, Texas, to Betty Bird Harvey.
Paul graduated in 1936
from North Liberty High School, and graduated in 1939 from South Bend College
of Commerce.
A veteran of World War
II, Paul served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946, earning the Bronze Star
service medal.
In 1946, Paul began
his career in the produce business with Paul’s Fruit Market in Plymouth. In 1954, he founded Shoemaker Fruit & Vegetable
Company in Logansport, which is presently known as D&R Fruit Meat Markets
of Logansport and Lafayette.
He was a member of
Emmanuel Baptist Church in Mishawaka and a life member of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars in Logansport.
Surviving are five
sons, Ronald Shoemaker and his wife, Pat, Logansport, Dave Shoemaker and his
wife, Connie, and Ken Harvey, all of Lafayette, Bill Harvey and his wife,
Rhoda, Mishawaka, and Tim Harvey and his wife, Sue, South Bend; 10
grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Three brothers and one
sister preceded in death.
The Rev. James Richey
will officiate at the services.
Following the service,
a gathering celebrating Paul’s life will be held at the Cass County
Carousel in McHale Complex in Riverside Park in Logansport.
Memorial contributions
may be made to the Salvation Army. (12-4-05)
ROCHESTER -- Private services will be held for the granddaughter of Bonnie Miller Cory, Abby F.
Smith, 22, of Culver, formerly of Rochester.
She died Saturday,
July 23, 2005, in her residence.
She was born Sept. 27,
1982, in Rochester.
A 2001 graduate of
Rochester High School, Abby was a member of the girl's
softball team. She had been involved with Rochester
Youth Girl's Softball, including the traveling teams in both the junior and
senior divisions.
Abby enjoyed being
with her children, family, and friends, and enjoyed music and various sports.
Survivors include her
parents, Tom L. and Angie Smith, Rochester, and Terri Romanyk,
Logansport; sons, William T. Fisher and Aidan M. Richey, both of Culver; one
brother, Cory T. Smith, Rochester; two sisters, Leighnee
A. Smith and Kaelee G. Smith, both of Rochester;
grandparents, Bonnie (Miller) and Karl Cory, Logansport, Toshiko and William
Smith, Galveston, and Jerry and Kay Brown, Kewanna; great-grandparents,
Frances Miller, Logansport, and Mary Kay Williamson, Winamac; and many aunts,
uncles and cousins.
Burial will be in Rochester IOOF Cemetery.
Friends may call from
5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions
may be made to the Children's Trust Fund. (9-5-05)
Mary J. Schache, 87, mother of Billie Schache, Jr.,
of Logansport, IN, died Monday, at 7:36 pm, August 8, 2005 in Memorial
Hospital.
She was born May 22,
1918 in Peru, Indiana, daughter of the late Perry Demuth and the late Susie
Ort Demuth. She was married to Billie D. Schache, Sr. in Peru Indiana on August 24, 1940, who
survives.
She had been a cashier
for Standard Supermarket, she attended the Logansport Church of Christ.
Surviving are her husband,
Billie D. Schache, Sr. and Daughter, Shirley
(George) Kistler of Logansport, IN; 2 Sons, Billie
(Joy) Schache, Jr. of Indianapolis, IN, Donald
(Linda) Schache of Walton, IN; 2 Sisters, Betty Lee
Dorsam of Peru, IN, Esther Demuth of Peru, IN; 3
Grandsons, Josh Schache of Peru, IN, Aaron Kistler of Dallas, TX, Matthew Kistler
of Dallas, TX; four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by
parents and one brother and 4 sisiters.
Friends will be received 4
to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at the Fisher Funeral Chapel,
Logansport, Indiana. Services will be held at Fisher Funeral Chapel,
Thursday, August 11, 2005 at 10:30 am with Rev. Jeff Strite
officiating. Interment will follow in the Ever Rest Memorial Park,
Logansport, IN.
Contributions may be made to the Logansport
Church of Christ Building Fund. (8-15-05)
THERMOPOLIS,
Wyo. -- Services for Dorothy Sherrill Gibson's
husband, Don C. "Bus" Gibson, 62, will be held at 10 a.m.
Thursday in Mortimore Funeral Home, Thermopolis,
Wyo.
He died Friday, June 10, 2005, in Hot Springs
County Memorial Hospital following a short illness.
Born March 30, 1943,
in Logansport, he was the son of Charles and Mildred Speitel
Gibson. On Sept. 6, 1963, in Logansport, he was
married to Dorothy Sherrill, and she survives in Thermopolis.
The couple moved to
North Dakota in 1983, to Montana in 1985, Cheyenne, Wyo., in 1994, and
Thermopolis in 1997. During this time, Mr. Gibson
was an electrical engineer for Getty, later known as Texaco.
He retired in 2000.
Following graduation
from high school, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1964 to 1968 during the
Vietnam War.
He attended Community
Federated Church. For 37 years, he was a member of
the American Legion, joining in San Juan, Puerto Rico. His
interests included fishing, computers, wildlife photography, scenic drives
and visiting Yellowstone.
Also surviving are one
daughter, Licia Gibson, Fargo, N.D.; two sons, Eric
Gibson and his wife Valerie, Biloxi, Miss., and Greg Gibson and his wife
Nicole, Fargo, N.D.; one sister, Jane Eller and her husband Danna, Red Oak,
Texas; and three grandchildren, Christopher, Johnathen,
and Seth. A third grandchild, a granddaughter, is
expected. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
His parents and grandparents
preceded in death.
Pastor Bob Krider will officiate at the services. Burial
will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Crown Hill Cemetery, Powell, Wyo.
Memorial contributions may be made to the
American Cancer Society, c/o the family, 848 Richards, Thermopolis, Wyo.
82443. (8-7-05)
LAFAYETTE -- Graveside services for Phil Goldstine's mother,
Phyllis Goldstine, 84, of Lafayette, formerly of
Logansport, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Thompson Cemetery in Royal
Center.
She died at 1 a.m.
Sunday, April 17, 2005, in Regency Place.
Born Feb. 22, 1921, in Logansport, she was the
daughter of Robert and Blanche Cotner. She was married Jan. 30, 1937,
in Chicago, to James Goldstine, who preceded in
death Dec. 2, 1978.
Phyllis had lived in
Lafayette for the past two years.
She had worked as a crane operator for the U.S.
Steel Mill during World War II.
Phyllis was a member
of the former Ninth Street Christian Church in Logansport, and a member of
the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary in Logansport.
Surviving are two
sons, James Goldstine and his wife, Merrilyn, Evergreen, Colo., and Phillip Goldstine and his wife, Susan, Lafayette; three
grandchildren, Phillip Goldstine and his wife,
Denise, Fort Wainright, Alaska, Gigi
Nay, Idaho Springs, Colo., Krista Goldstine-Cole
and her husband, F. William, Olympia, Wash.; and nine great-grandchildren.
One brother, Robert
Cotner, preceded in death.
Memorial contributions
may be made to the River of Life Christian Church in Logansport.
Hippensteel
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (9-8-05)
A graveside service for Jeanne
George Barnes' father, Robert C George, 86, of Logansport, will be
held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Ever-Rest Memorial Park Cemetery.
He died Saturday, Dec.
4, 2004, in Arthur B. & Ethel V. Horton VNA Hospice Center, Valparaiso.
Born Aug. 6, 1918, in
Fort Wayne, he was the son of Earl and Romenta
Chamberlain George. In July 1939, he was married to
Evelyn D'Autremont, who died June 22, 1999.
Mr. George graduated
from Steel High School in Dayton, Ohio and Purdue University with a major in
mechanical engineering.
While residing in
Logansport, he was employed at RBM as chief manufacturing engineer.
In 1948, Robert and
Joe McClain, a fellow engineer, bought land and opened the Skyline Drive-In
Theatre north of Logansport.
He was a member of the
Baptist Temple, the Elks Club and Logansport Country Club, all of Logansport.
Mr. George left RBM to
open his own business, Royal Industries, in Auburn in 1968.
In Auburn, he was a member of Northside
Presbyterian Church.
In 1982, they retired
and moved to Rotonda West, Fla., where he belonged
to the Rotonda West Security Watch. He also served as the Red Cross coordinator for
Southwest Florida and was a member of Northside
Christian Church and the Elks Club.
Surviving are one son,
David C George, Porter; three daughters, Anne L. Brown, White Health, Ill.,
Jeanne S. Barnes, Sanibel, Fla., and Elizabeth J. Walter, Noblesville; 14
grandchildren, Jeffrey Keith Brown, Bradenton, Fla., Bradley Barnes, Carmel,
Greg George, Michael George and Emily Cole, all of Chicago, Barry Barnes,
Westfield, Joanna Greenslade, Sonoma, Calif., Bryan
Barnes, Tempe, Ariz., Amy Katz, Philadelphia, Pa., Tracy Walter, Ryan Walter
and Jordan Walter, all of Noblesville, Ben Barnes, Baltimore, Md., and Eric
George Brown, Urbana, Ill.; 10 great-grandchildren, Anne Greenslade,
Emily Greenslade, James Greenslade
and Robert Greenslade, all of Sonoma, Calif., Ethan
Cole and Adam Cole, both of Chicago, Dylan Barnes, Claudia Barnes and Brett
Barnes, all of Westville, and Alexzander Keith
Brown, Bradenton, Fla.; two sisters, Jean Stratton, Greensboro, N.C., and
Miriam Grammar, West Palm Beach, Fla.; and one brother, Nelson George,
Highlands Ranch, Colo.
One sister, Frances Falkner, Palm Desert,
Calif., preceded in death.
There will be no visitation.
Memorial contributions
may be made to the Arthur B. & Ethel V. Horton VNA Hospice Center, 501
Marquette St., Valparaiso, IN 46383.
Kroeger Funeral Home
is in charge of arrangements.
(12-5-04)
Services
for Linda Engelbrecht
Hill's mother, Mary J. Engelbrecht, 89, of
Logansport, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 13, in Fisher Funeral
Chapel.
She died at 11:50 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004, in her residence.
Born July 8, 1915, in Logansport, she was the
daughter of John and Ogle Miller Anderson.
She was married Oct. 4, 1941, in Logansport, to
James W. Engelbrecht, who preceded in death.
Mrs. Engelbrecht had worked in the cafeterias at Logansport
High School, Lincoln and Franklin Schools for the Logansport School
Corporation.
She was a member of the St. James Lutheran Church,
and enjoyed her many friends, neighbors and family.
Surviving are one son, James Engelbrecht Jr., Lebanon; three daughters, Christine Edson and her husband, Stephen, and Mary Lou Grisez, all of Logansport, and Linda
Hill and her husband, Robert, Fairborn, Ohio; one brother, Keith
Anderson, St. Petersburg, Fla.; one sister, Martisha
Knox, Cape Coral, Fla.; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews.
Five sisters, one
brother and one great-grandson preceded in death.
The Rev. Marvin Hinkle
will officiate at the services. Burial will be in
Mount Hope Cemetery.
Friends may call from
4 to 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral chapel.
Memorial contributions
may be made to St. James Lutheran Church and to the Guardian Angel Hospice,
412 W. Sycamore, Kokomo IN 46901. (11-11-04)
LAFAYETTE
-- Memorial services for Ann Johnson Pickett's
mother, Charlotte N. Johnson, 85, of West Lafayette, will be held at 3:30
p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004, in Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Lafayette.
She died at 1:58 a.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004, in St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Lafayette.
Born Aug. 11, 1919, in
Cass County, she was the daughter of Bert and Grace Nicodemus. She was married June 8, 1941, in Walton, to Carl E.
Johnson, who survives.
Charlotte attended
Aurora College in Aurora, Ill., Purdue University and Ball State University. She was a teacher and homemaker.
She was a member of
Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Lafayette, Psi Iota Xi Sorority,
Logansport Civic Choir, John Purdue Club, Purdue Presidents Council, and was
a Logansport Community School board member.
She enjoyed painting,
art, golfing, and traveling to more than 26 different countries.
She loved music and
cooking and playing bridge.
Also surviving are
three daughters, Ann Pickett and her husband, Dr. John, Lafayette, Lyn Lang
and her husband, Michael, Elmhurst, Ill., and Kristin Chittick
and her husband, John, Paris, Ill.; two sons, J. Philip Johnson and his wife,
Pamela, Prescott, Ariz., and the Rev. Craig-Davis Johnson and his wife, the
Rev. Deborah-Davis Johnson, Portland, Maine; and 12 grandchildren.
One sister, Roberta
Whitson, and one infant granddaughter, Amanda Johnson, preceded in death.
Dr. David Henderson
will officiate at the services. Private entombment
will be in Tippecanoe Memory Gardens.
Memorial contributions
may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Soller
Baker Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements.(12-26-04)
Services
for Mary Ellen McIlwain Eubank's father,
John R. McIlwain, 86, of Logansport, was held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 27,
2004, in Kroeger Funeral Home.
He died at 10:55 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 23, 2004, in Chase Center.
Born May 1, 1918, in
Logansport, he was the son of Glenn B. and Beatrice L. Wilson McIlwain.
He was married June 15,1938, in Logansport, to Marjorie A. Lienemann, who survives.
A 1936 graduate of
Logansport High School, Mr. McIlwain retired in 1978 as a conductor for
Conrail after 37 years of employment.
John was the Big Ten
Tennis Champion in 1935.
He was a member of All
Saints Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and the Logansport Lions
Club. In earlier years, he was active in Boy Scouting.
Also surviving are one
son, John P. McIlwain and his wife, Phyllis, McMurray, Pa.; three daughters,
Patricia Nelson and her husband, Wayne, Alpine Lakes, W.V., Mary Ellen Eubank and her husband, Eugene,
Southwest Ranches, Fla., and Shirley Bowen, Logansport; 11 grandchildren;
eight great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Two sisters, Margaret Goodale and Beatrice Tipton, preceded in death.
Deacon Juan Rodriguez
officiated at the services. Burial was held in private.
Friends called from 4
to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home, where a Knights of Columbus memorial
services was held at 7 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Gibault Foundation, P.O. Box 2316, Terre Haute IN 47802. (9-17-04)
Services
for Evert Wolfe's mother, Virginia M. Wolfe, 86, of Logansport,
will be held at 1 p.m. June 8, in First United Methodist Church.
She died at 7:25 a.m.
Saturday, June 5, 2004, in Chase Center.
Born Dec. 17, 1917, in
Cass County, she was the daughter of Paul W. and Bonnie Sholty
Washburn. On May 2, 1942, in Logansport, she was
married to Frank Evert Wolfe, who died March 23, 1980.
Mrs. Wolfe was a
homemaker.
She was a member of
First United Methodist Church, Third Mothers Study Club and the Logansport Elkettes.
Surviving are on son, Evert
Wolfe and his wife Barbara,
Logansport; one daughter, Betsy Wolfe, Indianapolis; one sister, Leona G.
Peck and her husband Clarence, Logansport; three grandchildren, Stephanie Peric and her husband Gary, Glen Ellyn, Ill., Carolyn
Bullard and her husband Chuck, Westfield, and Ryan Wolfe, Indianapolis; five
great-grandchildren, Claire Bullard, Emily Bullard, Chase Bullard, Alexander Peric and Natalie Peric; and
several nieces and nephews.
One grandson, Mark E.
Wolfe, preceded in death.
The Rev. Bill Shannon
will officiate at the services. Burial will be in
Mount Hope Cemetery.
Friends may call two
hours before the services at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cass County Community
Foundation/Mark Wolfe Scholarship Fund and First United Methodist Church.
Gundrum Funeral Home
is in charge of arrangements. (7-1-04)
Services for Brian Barnes'
mother Geraldine M. Barnes, 88, of Winona Lake, formerly of Logansport, will
be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in All Saints Catholic Church.
She died at 2:59 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, in Kosciusko County Hospital, Warsaw.
Born Dec. 22, 1915, in
Des Moines, Iowa, she was the daughter of Dennis and Mary Heimbach
McCahill.
On June 14, 1937, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, she was
married to Ronald G. Barnes, who preceded in death on April 22, 1964.
Mrs. Barnes was
employed at the Logansport Public Library in association with the Bookmobile
and Extension Services from 1964 until 1981.
Surviving are three
sons, Brian J. Barnes and his wife,
Connie, Crown Point, Boyd T. Barnes,
Logansport, and Dennis P. Barnes, Warsaw;
one daughter, Rosemary Kern, Flemington,
N.J.; one daughter-in-law, Jane Barnes, Naperville, Ill.; five grandchildren,
Kevin Kern, Kristen Kern, Stephanie Kern, Kathi Kubal and her husband, Mike, and Joe Barnes and his wife,
Laura; two great-grandchildren, Justin Kubal and
Jackson Kubal; and several nieces and nephews.
Father Philip Haslinger will officiate at the services. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Friends may call from
4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in Kroeger Funeral Home, where a Scripture service will
be held at 7 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to All
Saints Catholic Church and the All Saints Catholic School. (2-1-04)
Bettsy Bailey's mother died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2003, in Carmel.
Born Sept. 13, 1907, in Fostoria, Ohio, she was the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Earl B. Fish.
Mrs. Bailey entered nurses training in Toledo,
Ohio, at the Lucas County Hospital and graduated as a registered nurse.
While she was a supervisor of the Gynecology Department at the Lucas
County
Hospital, she met and married Dr. Earl Bailey. They were married in Luckey, Ohio, at Grace Lutheran Church on Nov. 29, 1933.
Before settling in Logansport in the late 1930s, they lived in Bunker
Hill. They moved to Carmel in 1976.
She had been a member of Logansport Trinity
Lutheran Church and was a member of King of Glory Lutheran Church, Carmel.
Surviving are one son, E. Norman Bailey, Iowa City, Iowa; two daughters, Carolyn A. Bailey
and Bettsy J. Hollingsworth, both of
Carmel; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Her husband, Dr. Earl W. Bailey, and her
brother, Fred Fish, preceded in death.
Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Services were held Monday, November 3, 2003, in
Trinity Lutheran Church. KroegerFuneral Home
was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions
may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church and King of Glory Lutheran Church,
2201 E. 106th St., Carmel IN 46032. (2-1-04)
Frances Huff Pruitt Henderson's and Susan Huff Rowan's
mother passed away on Oct 5, 2003, in Indianapolis at St Vincent
Hospital. Margaret Louise Himebaugh Huff
was born June 6, 1915 in Indianapolis, daughter of John and Angela Richardson
Himebaugh.
She was widow of Boyd J. Huff (born
January 8, 1916 in Monon, Ind.; died July 30, 1972
in Linton, Ind., married December 29, 1939.
Survivors include
daughters, Margaret Mary Huff Huffman and Helen Angela Small, Indpls.;
Frances Eileen Pruitt Henderson,
Cincinnati; Susan Anne Rowan, Memphis; and
Catherine Elizabeth Graham, Washington,
Ind.; and a granddaughter she helped rear, Anna Margaret Huffman, Memphis.
Also surviving are
twelve great-grandchildren. Services 10-11-03 in Indianapolis. (10-8-03)
Services for Leona M. "Jonsie"
Jones, 84, of Columbus, formerly of Logansport, mother of Barb Jones Burkenpas, was held recently in
Kroeger Funeral Home.
She died at 3:55 a.m.
Saturday, Aug. 16, 2003, at her daughter's residence in Columbus.
Born April 26, 1919,
in Logansport, she was the daughter of John and Minnie Henning Hoover.
She was married in
1938, in Logansport, to Mervil H. Jones, who died
in April 1954.
Surviving are two
daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and
Pete Burkenpas, Lafayette, and Sandra "Sandy" and Dr. Charles
Hatcher, Columbus; one sister, Christina Wakeman,
Miami, Fla.; five grandchildren, David Pugh, Karen Grove, Holly Cannon,
Christy Healy and Jason Hatcher; six great-grandchildren.
One son, Robert
Michael Jones; and 11 siblings preceded in death.
Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery in Logansport.
Memorial contributions
may be made to Hospice of South Central Indiana or a favorite charity. (10-8-03)
Kathie McCain Pate's 83 year old mother, Hermine F.,
passed away in her residence in Omaha, Nebraska, on January 27,
2002. She was married to Robert F. McCain, who preceded in death. She
was a homemaker and a member of Mary Our Queen Catholic Church.
Surviving are two daughters and
sons-in-law, Rose Mary and William
Kimberling, Omaha, Neb.,
and Kathaleen
and Olin Pate, Columbia, S.C.; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren;
three sisters, Jeanne Medland, Pentego,
Texas, Lorraine Obenchain, Pittsburgh, and Jackie Sum and her husband, Robert, Banning, Calif.;
and several nieces and nephews.
One son, Robert L. McCain,
preceded in death.
Burial will be at a later date in
Mount Hope Cemetery, Logansport. (1-29-02)
Judy Scarpellini
Hollingshead's mother, Mamie Scarpellini,
died Saturday,
9-1-01, in Kokomo. She was 82 and had worked for
thirty
years for HW Gossard.
Another daughter, Cathy, was in class of
'61. (9-3-01)
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