HAROLD O. SUTTON
HARTFORD CITY, IN
Harold O. Sutton, 90, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2009 at his residence.
He was born January 7, 1919 in Blackford County, the son of Arthur and Mary Ethel (Oren) Sutton. A life resident of Blackford County, he attended Hartford City Schools. Harold married Bertha Cale June 4, 1943 in Hartford City. Her death occurred on October 1, 1986.
He was an Army veteran of WW II serving in the African Theatre.
Harold worked at Warner Gear, Muncie, retiring after 26 years of employment.
He was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church, Gas City, and a former member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hartford City. He was a member of VFW Post, Gas City, where he served as chaplain and was a life member of American Legion Post #159, Hartford City.
Surviving are: a son, Larry Sutton, Hartford City; a daughter, Patricia (Royce) Allison, Fairmount; 2 daughters-in-law, Sharon Sutton, Evansville and Mary Lou Sutton, Alton, IL; 9 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, 2 sons, Harold L. and Thomas J. Sutton, a brother, Arthur Sutton, and a sister, Ruth Martin.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, November 16 in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with Father Dave Newton officiating. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory, Muncie, with military rites by Delaware County Veterans Organizations.
Friends may call at the Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City from 2-5 p.m. Sunday and from 9-9:30 a.m. Monday. A Christian Wake Service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be sent to University Nursing Home, Upland, or masses to St John the Evangelist Church, or New Hope Hospice, 730 W. 35th St., Marion, IN 46953.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Mary Joanne O'Connell Dornberger
MARY J. O’CONNELL DORNBERGER
HARTFORD CITY, IN
Mary Joanne O’Connell Dornberger, 83, passed away Monday, November 16, 2009 in Sarasota, Florida.
She was born August 17, 1926 in Hartford City, the daughter of Charles R. and Anna (Claytor) O’Connell and attended Hartford City schools.
A homemaker, she and her husband, Joseph, had resided in Virginia Beach, VA and moved to Florida in 1974.
She was a member of the Church of the Incarnation, Sarasota.
Surviving are: her husband, Joseph; a daughter, Roberta (husband, Gary) Wasmer, Newport New, VA; 2 sisters, Esther Thieme, New Haven, IN and Nedra Dustman, Fort Wayne; a granddaughter, Amanda Wasmer, Virginia Beach, Va.
Mrs. Dornberger was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Barbara Ray.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 21 in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 209 S. Spring St., Hartford City, with Father Dave Newton as celebrant. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church after 10 a.m. Saturday.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Waters Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made in the form of masses to the church.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
HARTFORD CITY, IN
Mary Joanne O’Connell Dornberger, 83, passed away Monday, November 16, 2009 in Sarasota, Florida.
She was born August 17, 1926 in Hartford City, the daughter of Charles R. and Anna (Claytor) O’Connell and attended Hartford City schools.
A homemaker, she and her husband, Joseph, had resided in Virginia Beach, VA and moved to Florida in 1974.
She was a member of the Church of the Incarnation, Sarasota.
Surviving are: her husband, Joseph; a daughter, Roberta (husband, Gary) Wasmer, Newport New, VA; 2 sisters, Esther Thieme, New Haven, IN and Nedra Dustman, Fort Wayne; a granddaughter, Amanda Wasmer, Virginia Beach, Va.
Mrs. Dornberger was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Barbara Ray.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 21 in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 209 S. Spring St., Hartford City, with Father Dave Newton as celebrant. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church after 10 a.m. Saturday.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Waters Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made in the form of masses to the church.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
GEORGE W. ADKINS, SR.
GEORGE W. ADKINS, SR.
HARTFORD CITY, IN
George W. Adkins, Sr., 76, passed away November 11, 2009 at his residence.
The son of John and Mary (Coons) Adkins, he was born November 5, 1933 in Hartford City. He married Maxine Hall in Carter County, Kentucky on May 16, 1950.
George worked at Sinclair Glass retiring in 1995. He was a member of the Sunday Fellowship.
George enjoyed working with horses and was manager of the Rocking Horse Stables.
Survivors include: his wife, Maxine; 3 daughters, Kathie Coulter, Montpelier, Geral (Larry) Berry and Janet (Jim) Lytle, both of Hartford City; 2 sons, George W. (Julie) Adkins, Jr., Dunkirk and John E. (Michelle) Adkins, Middletown, FL; a sister, Thelma Harter, Hartford City; 18 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, Ed, Billy and Marvin Adkins, 6 sisters, Dorothy Studebaker, Lois Whitehurst, Irene Moorman, Alpha Hunt, Ethel Mae Slentz and Elizabeth Norton.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 14 in the Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Pastors Larry Berry and Joe Thornburgh, grandsons of Mr. Adkins, officiating. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from4-8 p.m. Friday, November 13 and after 1 p.m. Saturday.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
HARTFORD CITY, IN
George W. Adkins, Sr., 76, passed away November 11, 2009 at his residence.
The son of John and Mary (Coons) Adkins, he was born November 5, 1933 in Hartford City. He married Maxine Hall in Carter County, Kentucky on May 16, 1950.
George worked at Sinclair Glass retiring in 1995. He was a member of the Sunday Fellowship.
George enjoyed working with horses and was manager of the Rocking Horse Stables.
Survivors include: his wife, Maxine; 3 daughters, Kathie Coulter, Montpelier, Geral (Larry) Berry and Janet (Jim) Lytle, both of Hartford City; 2 sons, George W. (Julie) Adkins, Jr., Dunkirk and John E. (Michelle) Adkins, Middletown, FL; a sister, Thelma Harter, Hartford City; 18 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, Ed, Billy and Marvin Adkins, 6 sisters, Dorothy Studebaker, Lois Whitehurst, Irene Moorman, Alpha Hunt, Ethel Mae Slentz and Elizabeth Norton.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 14 in the Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Pastors Larry Berry and Joe Thornburgh, grandsons of Mr. Adkins, officiating. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from4-8 p.m. Friday, November 13 and after 1 p.m. Saturday.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Raymond L. Wine, Jr.
RAYMOND L. WINE, JR.
HARTFORD CITY, IN
Raymond L. Wine, Jr., 53, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at his son’s home in Marion, after an extended illness.
A native of Hartford City, he was born December 14, 1955, the son of Raymond L. Wine, Sr. and Gladys (Regan) Wine. He attended Blackford High School and had worked as an auto body repairman.
His family includes his children: Michael Wine (Tracey), Bo Wine (Heather), Nicole Wine and Robbie Wine; his father, Raymond L. Wine, Sr.; four sisters, Anna Miller, Patty Strait, Debra Fogle (Charles “Pete”) and Betty Stoppenhagen; three brothers, Paul Walker (Kim), Randy Wine and Ron Wine; five grandchildren, Braxton Wine, Branson Wine, Rylan Wine, Trinity Wine and Samarah Batten.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Walker Wine; a brother, Herman Walker, a sister, Glenda West and a grandson, Boston Wine.
Funeral services will be at 12 noon Friday, November 13 at Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City, with Pastor Troy Kaufman presiding. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
HARTFORD CITY, IN
Raymond L. Wine, Jr., 53, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at his son’s home in Marion, after an extended illness.
A native of Hartford City, he was born December 14, 1955, the son of Raymond L. Wine, Sr. and Gladys (Regan) Wine. He attended Blackford High School and had worked as an auto body repairman.
His family includes his children: Michael Wine (Tracey), Bo Wine (Heather), Nicole Wine and Robbie Wine; his father, Raymond L. Wine, Sr.; four sisters, Anna Miller, Patty Strait, Debra Fogle (Charles “Pete”) and Betty Stoppenhagen; three brothers, Paul Walker (Kim), Randy Wine and Ron Wine; five grandchildren, Braxton Wine, Branson Wine, Rylan Wine, Trinity Wine and Samarah Batten.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Walker Wine; a brother, Herman Walker, a sister, Glenda West and a grandson, Boston Wine.
Funeral services will be at 12 noon Friday, November 13 at Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City, with Pastor Troy Kaufman presiding. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Wilburta L. Smith
WILBURTA L. SMITH
HARTFORD CITY, IN
Wilburta L. Smith, 88, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at Miller’s Merry Manor.
The daughter of Martin and Daisy (Lechien) Knecht, she was born February 18, 1921 in Hartford City. She graduated from Hartford City High School and married Van L. Smith on February 27, 1943. His death occurred on July 4, 2003.
A homemaker, she was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Altar-Rosary Society and had volunteered at the New to You Shop.
Surviving are: her children, Jerry (Jane) Smith, Mary (Bill) Morris, Martha Stauffer, Dennis (Pam) Smith, Patricia (Jerry) Richards-Niekamp, Van Smith, Monica (Dave) Booker, Martin Smith and Rita (Paul) Anderson; 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, Thomas, a brother, Matthew Knecht, 4 sisters, Rose Ranstead, Margaret Viteteau, Emma Seimet and Norma Snyder, and 2 sons-in-law, Charles Stauffer and Mitch Richards.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, November 9 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 209 S. Spring St., Hartford City with Father Dave Newton officiating. Burial will follow in the Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City, from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, November 8 and on Monday from 9-9:45 a.m.
A Christian Wake Service will be held at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Sunday.
Memorials may be made to St. John the Evangelist Church.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
HARTFORD CITY, IN
Wilburta L. Smith, 88, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at Miller’s Merry Manor.
The daughter of Martin and Daisy (Lechien) Knecht, she was born February 18, 1921 in Hartford City. She graduated from Hartford City High School and married Van L. Smith on February 27, 1943. His death occurred on July 4, 2003.
A homemaker, she was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Altar-Rosary Society and had volunteered at the New to You Shop.
Surviving are: her children, Jerry (Jane) Smith, Mary (Bill) Morris, Martha Stauffer, Dennis (Pam) Smith, Patricia (Jerry) Richards-Niekamp, Van Smith, Monica (Dave) Booker, Martin Smith and Rita (Paul) Anderson; 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, Thomas, a brother, Matthew Knecht, 4 sisters, Rose Ranstead, Margaret Viteteau, Emma Seimet and Norma Snyder, and 2 sons-in-law, Charles Stauffer and Mitch Richards.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, November 9 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 209 S. Spring St., Hartford City with Father Dave Newton officiating. Burial will follow in the Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City, from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, November 8 and on Monday from 9-9:45 a.m.
A Christian Wake Service will be held at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Sunday.
Memorials may be made to St. John the Evangelist Church.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
L. Kathleen Ross
L. KATHLEEN ROSS
HARTFORD CITY, IN
L. Kathleen Ross, 83, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2009, in Blackford Community Hospital.
The daughter of Paul and Thelma (Tatman) Jones, she was born March 26, 1926 in Blackford County and was a 1944 graduate of Roll High School. On February 22, 1947, she married Kenneth E. Ross in Hartford City. His death occurred on August 17, 2007.
A homemaker, she was a member of the Roll United Methodist Church, Progressive Homemakers Extension Club, United Methodist Women and during World War II, she helped with the war effort by packing machine guns in Anderson. She also had been a cafeteria lady at the Washington Township School.
Surviving are: one son, Brian (Mary) Ross, Hartford City; one sister, Clarice Ann Pierce, Hartford City; one brother, David (Sarah Lou) Jones, Hartford City; one granddaughter, Jessica Ross.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a son, Gary Paul Ross.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, November 6 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Pastor Steve Landis officiating. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call at Waters Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, November 5 and after 1 p.m. Friday.
Memorials may be made to the donor’s favorite charity.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
HARTFORD CITY, IN
L. Kathleen Ross, 83, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2009, in Blackford Community Hospital.
The daughter of Paul and Thelma (Tatman) Jones, she was born March 26, 1926 in Blackford County and was a 1944 graduate of Roll High School. On February 22, 1947, she married Kenneth E. Ross in Hartford City. His death occurred on August 17, 2007.
A homemaker, she was a member of the Roll United Methodist Church, Progressive Homemakers Extension Club, United Methodist Women and during World War II, she helped with the war effort by packing machine guns in Anderson. She also had been a cafeteria lady at the Washington Township School.
Surviving are: one son, Brian (Mary) Ross, Hartford City; one sister, Clarice Ann Pierce, Hartford City; one brother, David (Sarah Lou) Jones, Hartford City; one granddaughter, Jessica Ross.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a son, Gary Paul Ross.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, November 6 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Pastor Steve Landis officiating. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call at Waters Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, November 5 and after 1 p.m. Friday.
Memorials may be made to the donor’s favorite charity.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
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