Hartford City, IN
Mary Esther Wood, 81, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2010, in Miller's Merry Manor.
The daughter of Albert Vernon and Wilda Cynthia (Lanning) Wood, she was born May 5, 1928 in Hartford City and was a life resident of this community. She was a 1947 graduate of Hartford City High School.
Mary Esther worked at the Citizens State Bank (now First Financial) for over 46 years, retiring December 31, 1993 after holding many positions at the bank.
She was a member and past president of Delta Theta Tau Sorority (Nu Chapter), National Association of Bank Women, former member of Business and Professional Women, and had been treasurer and a director of Dollars for Scholars.
Surviving are: two cousins, Carl (Ruth) Townsend, Cedar Ridge, Colorado and Richard Wilson, Ohio; special friends and caregivers, Lee and Leroy Huckleberry and Maxie and Bill Malott, all of Hartford City.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an aunt, Mary Townsend.
Funeral services will be at 11a.m. Thursday, February 4, 2010 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Rev. Lloyd Hall officiating. Private burial will follow in the Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, February 3 and 9-11 Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be sent to: Blackford Community Foundation, or Family Hospice of Berne.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
John R. Ervin
JOHN R. ERVIN
HARTFORD CITY, IN
John R. Ervin, 73, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2010, in Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.
The son of Guy W. and Marie Josephine (Thiel) Ervin, he was born October 16, 1936 in Marion.
John married Bonnie J. Brammer on October 22, 1955. Her death occurred on November 3, 1997. He married Phyllis Smith Webber on July 10, 1999 in Hartford City. She also preceded him in death.
John was a Staff Sergeant in the Indiana National Guard for over 20 years. He had worked as custodian at the National Guard Armory for several years, retiring in 1998.
He had attended the First Christian Church, was a member of Blackford Lodge #106 F& AM, Scottish Rite, Purity Chapter #126, Order of Eastern Star, Amvets Post #23, Hartford City, Van Buren American Legion, and was a former member of the Gas City Masonic Lodge.
Surviving are: a son, R. Joe (Cindy) Ervin, Hartford City; 3 daughters, Charlene Fischer (Toby Hoskins), Salem, VA, Debbie Townsend (Dan Gibson), Montpelier, and Brenda (Jacob) Freeman, Hartford City; 7 grandchildren, Amy (Troy) Sutton, Jessica (Jarrod) Whitesell, Jeremy Bond, Cody Fischer, Heather, Amanda and Jared Ervin; 3 great-grandchildren, Trace, Trayton, and Treavan Sutton.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Joshawa Johnson.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 2, 2010 in the Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Pastor Tom Parsons presiding. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery with military graveside rites.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Monday, February 1 and one hour prior to services Tuesday.
Masonic Services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
HARTFORD CITY, IN
John R. Ervin, 73, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2010, in Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.
The son of Guy W. and Marie Josephine (Thiel) Ervin, he was born October 16, 1936 in Marion.
John married Bonnie J. Brammer on October 22, 1955. Her death occurred on November 3, 1997. He married Phyllis Smith Webber on July 10, 1999 in Hartford City. She also preceded him in death.
John was a Staff Sergeant in the Indiana National Guard for over 20 years. He had worked as custodian at the National Guard Armory for several years, retiring in 1998.
He had attended the First Christian Church, was a member of Blackford Lodge #106 F& AM, Scottish Rite, Purity Chapter #126, Order of Eastern Star, Amvets Post #23, Hartford City, Van Buren American Legion, and was a former member of the Gas City Masonic Lodge.
Surviving are: a son, R. Joe (Cindy) Ervin, Hartford City; 3 daughters, Charlene Fischer (Toby Hoskins), Salem, VA, Debbie Townsend (Dan Gibson), Montpelier, and Brenda (Jacob) Freeman, Hartford City; 7 grandchildren, Amy (Troy) Sutton, Jessica (Jarrod) Whitesell, Jeremy Bond, Cody Fischer, Heather, Amanda and Jared Ervin; 3 great-grandchildren, Trace, Trayton, and Treavan Sutton.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Joshawa Johnson.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 2, 2010 in the Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Pastor Tom Parsons presiding. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery with military graveside rites.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Monday, February 1 and one hour prior to services Tuesday.
Masonic Services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Timothy G. Tatman
HARTFORD CITY, IN
Timothy G. Tatman, 51, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at his residence.
The son of Bill L. Tatman, Sr. and Phoebe J. (Hudson) Tatman, he was born October 7, 1958 in Hartford City. He graduated from Blackford High School and lived most of his life in Hartford City except for 2 ½ years in Sarasota, Florida. He had worked recently as a bartender at the Elks Lodge, Hartford City.
Survivors include: a sister, Nancy Lenfestey (companion, Jerry Robbins), Hartford City; nieces and nephews, Lisa (Paul) Shanayda, Muncie, Darrin Lenfestey, Hartford City, Seth (Leeann) Tatman, Matthews, Jamie (Jodi) Tatman, Wendy Stiles and Stephanie (Rob) Hess, all of Hartford City; great nieces and great nephews, Sidney, Blake and Preston Shanayda, Brayson Tatman, Savannah and Tyler Stiles, Brady Hess, and Jenna and Jacee Tatman; two aunts, Datha Daniels and Anna Lee Lowery, both of Redkey.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Billie Tatman, Jr. and James Allen Tatman.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, February 1, 2010 at Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Rev. Lloyd Hall officiating. Burial will be made at a later date in Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from noon to 2 p.m. Monday.
Memorials may be made to Animal Rescue Fund (A.R.F.), 1209 W. Riggin Rd., Muncie, IN 47303 or the Hartford City Cemetery, P.O. Box 66, Hartford City, IN 47348.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Timothy G. Tatman, 51, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at his residence.
The son of Bill L. Tatman, Sr. and Phoebe J. (Hudson) Tatman, he was born October 7, 1958 in Hartford City. He graduated from Blackford High School and lived most of his life in Hartford City except for 2 ½ years in Sarasota, Florida. He had worked recently as a bartender at the Elks Lodge, Hartford City.
Survivors include: a sister, Nancy Lenfestey (companion, Jerry Robbins), Hartford City; nieces and nephews, Lisa (Paul) Shanayda, Muncie, Darrin Lenfestey, Hartford City, Seth (Leeann) Tatman, Matthews, Jamie (Jodi) Tatman, Wendy Stiles and Stephanie (Rob) Hess, all of Hartford City; great nieces and great nephews, Sidney, Blake and Preston Shanayda, Brayson Tatman, Savannah and Tyler Stiles, Brady Hess, and Jenna and Jacee Tatman; two aunts, Datha Daniels and Anna Lee Lowery, both of Redkey.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Billie Tatman, Jr. and James Allen Tatman.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, February 1, 2010 at Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Rev. Lloyd Hall officiating. Burial will be made at a later date in Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from noon to 2 p.m. Monday.
Memorials may be made to Animal Rescue Fund (A.R.F.), 1209 W. Riggin Rd., Muncie, IN 47303 or the Hartford City Cemetery, P.O. Box 66, Hartford City, IN 47348.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Marybel Wesner Shook
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Marybel Wesner Shook, 95, former longtime resident of Hartford City, died Sunday, January 24, 2010, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
She was born December 2, 1914 in Dunkirk, Indiana, the daughter of James and Octavia (Jenkins) Coughlin. Mrs. Shook graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1933 and attended the Ball State School of Nursing in Muncie, Indiana.
She married Carl N. Wesner on July 12, 1940. Mr. Wesner’s death occurred on January 28, 1972. She married Donald E. Shook on August 9, 1976. Mr. Shook’s death occurred on March 22, 1994.
A homemaker, Mrs. Shook was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, Blackford Country Club, past president and honorary member of Psi Iota Xi Sorority.
Surviving are: two daughters, Jane Lewis, Indianapolis and Sharon Lahti (husband Erik), Fort Lauderdale, Florida; three grandchildren, Michael Lewis (wife Heidi), Kathryn Lewis, and Megan Sams (husband Timothy), all of Indianapolis; three great-grandchildren, Morgan Lewis, Lewis Sams, and Bo Sams, all of Indianapolis; and one sister-in-law, Marie Coughlin, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Mrs. Shook was preceded in death by her brothers, Fred Coughlin and wife Pat and Ernest Coughlin.
Funeral services will be Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. at the Grace United Methodist Church, 312 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Rev. Lloyd Hall officiating. Entombment will follow at Elm Ridge Mausoleum, Muncie.
Friends may call at the Grace United Methodist Church on Saturday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Memorials may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 312 W. Washington St., Hartford City, Indiana 47348.
Waters Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Marybel Wesner Shook, 95, former longtime resident of Hartford City, died Sunday, January 24, 2010, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
She was born December 2, 1914 in Dunkirk, Indiana, the daughter of James and Octavia (Jenkins) Coughlin. Mrs. Shook graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1933 and attended the Ball State School of Nursing in Muncie, Indiana.
She married Carl N. Wesner on July 12, 1940. Mr. Wesner’s death occurred on January 28, 1972. She married Donald E. Shook on August 9, 1976. Mr. Shook’s death occurred on March 22, 1994.
A homemaker, Mrs. Shook was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, Blackford Country Club, past president and honorary member of Psi Iota Xi Sorority.
Surviving are: two daughters, Jane Lewis, Indianapolis and Sharon Lahti (husband Erik), Fort Lauderdale, Florida; three grandchildren, Michael Lewis (wife Heidi), Kathryn Lewis, and Megan Sams (husband Timothy), all of Indianapolis; three great-grandchildren, Morgan Lewis, Lewis Sams, and Bo Sams, all of Indianapolis; and one sister-in-law, Marie Coughlin, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Mrs. Shook was preceded in death by her brothers, Fred Coughlin and wife Pat and Ernest Coughlin.
Funeral services will be Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. at the Grace United Methodist Church, 312 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Rev. Lloyd Hall officiating. Entombment will follow at Elm Ridge Mausoleum, Muncie.
Friends may call at the Grace United Methodist Church on Saturday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Memorials may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 312 W. Washington St., Hartford City, Indiana 47348.
Waters Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Martha J. Swoveland
HARTFORD CITY, IN
Martha J. Swoveland, 86, widow of former Hartford City Mayor Rex Swoveland, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2010 in Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie.
She was born in Hartford City on March 2, 1923, the daughter of Marion and Edna (Kline) Thomas. She was a 1941 graduate of Hartford City High School. A life resident of Hartford City, she married Rex Swoveland on May 28, 1942 in Hartford City. His death occurred on July 31, 1990. .
Surviving are: a daughter, Susy (Fred) Tobey, Hartford City; 2 sons, Paul (Laura) Swoveland, Charlotte, NC, and Tim Swoveland, Fort Wayne; a sister, Nancy Willmann, Hartford City; 6 grandchildren, Lynne Dee, Marc, Matt, Jennifer, Angie, and Max; also several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, 2 brothers, Robert and William Thomas and a sister, Becky Smith.
At Martha’s request, services will be for the family only. Burial will be made in Gardens of Memory, Muncie.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Waters Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the donor’s favorite charity.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Martha J. Swoveland, 86, widow of former Hartford City Mayor Rex Swoveland, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2010 in Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie.
She was born in Hartford City on March 2, 1923, the daughter of Marion and Edna (Kline) Thomas. She was a 1941 graduate of Hartford City High School. A life resident of Hartford City, she married Rex Swoveland on May 28, 1942 in Hartford City. His death occurred on July 31, 1990. .
Surviving are: a daughter, Susy (Fred) Tobey, Hartford City; 2 sons, Paul (Laura) Swoveland, Charlotte, NC, and Tim Swoveland, Fort Wayne; a sister, Nancy Willmann, Hartford City; 6 grandchildren, Lynne Dee, Marc, Matt, Jennifer, Angie, and Max; also several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, 2 brothers, Robert and William Thomas and a sister, Becky Smith.
At Martha’s request, services will be for the family only. Burial will be made in Gardens of Memory, Muncie.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Waters Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the donor’s favorite charity.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Monday, January 18, 2010
O. JEAN VAN HORN
HARTFORD CITY, IN
O. Jean Van Horn, 83, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2010, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Hartford City.
She was born April 28, 1926 in Muncie, the daughter of Lester and Mary (Watson-Falby) Van Horn. A 1944 graduate of Hartford City High School, she graduated from Taylor University and received her masters degree at Ball State University.
A teacher for over 40 years, she had taught at Muncie, Montpelier, Taylor University, and Coloma, Michigan.
Jean was a member of the First Christian Church and the Retired Teachers Association.
Surviving are: a brother, Robert Van Horn, Hartford City; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Van Horn and sisters, Vera Denton and Doris Chipman.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 20, 2010 in the Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory, Muncie.
Friends may call at the Waters Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday.
The family requests memorials be made to the First Christian Church.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
O. Jean Van Horn, 83, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2010, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Hartford City.
She was born April 28, 1926 in Muncie, the daughter of Lester and Mary (Watson-Falby) Van Horn. A 1944 graduate of Hartford City High School, she graduated from Taylor University and received her masters degree at Ball State University.
A teacher for over 40 years, she had taught at Muncie, Montpelier, Taylor University, and Coloma, Michigan.
Jean was a member of the First Christian Church and the Retired Teachers Association.
Surviving are: a brother, Robert Van Horn, Hartford City; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Van Horn and sisters, Vera Denton and Doris Chipman.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 20, 2010 in the Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory, Muncie.
Friends may call at the Waters Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday.
The family requests memorials be made to the First Christian Church.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Kathryn Hollis Dee
Minnetonka, Minnesota
Kathryn Hollis Dee, 94, former Dunkirk and Hartford City resident, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2010, at the Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. She resided in Minnesota for the last thirty years, the last eleven, living independently, at the Beacon Hill Presbyterian Residence in Minnetonka, Minnesota. She was the widow of Leo Richard Dee who preceded her in death on August 17, 1962. They were proprietors of the Dee's Hardware stores in Dunkirk and Hartford City from 1945 until 1964. She was a former member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Dunkirk, and an employee of Kerr Glass Corp., Dunkirk from 1966 until 1969.
Born March 18, 1915, in Hartford City, she was the daughter of Arthur Clement Hollis and Mabel Gardiner Hollis. She was one of five children: Samuel Hollis, Helen Hollis Tidd, Elizabeth Hollis King, Kathryn Hollis Dee and Aldah Hollis Robbins.
Kathryn loved and was devoted to her family, enjoyed their company and traveled often over the years to be with them. She was an avid golfer and remained an enthusiastic fan. She enjoyed reading, playing cards and throughout her life, was committed to regular exercise.
She leaves two sons, L. Richard Dee and wife, Karen (Coughlin) of Chaska, Minnesota, and Arthur Hollis Dee and wife, Bonnie (Grayson) of Frederick, Maryland. She was the grandmother of Lori Dee Reeburgh and husband, Scott, Kristen Dee Tierney and husband, Cronin, Elizabeth Dee, Meghan Dee Ewin and husband, Joshua; three great grandchildren, Jack and Claire Reeburgh, and Thomas Ewin and many nieces and nephews. She is survived by one sister, Elizabeth Hollis King of Hamilton, Montana.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, January 18 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 209 S. Spring St., Hartford City with Father Dave Newton as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, January 17 and 9-10:30 a.m. Monday at Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City. A Christian Wake Service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
If desired, the family requests that remembrances be made in her name to: Immaculate Heart of Mary, Ministry of Care, 13505 Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka, MN 55345, or the organization/charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Kathryn Hollis Dee, 94, former Dunkirk and Hartford City resident, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2010, at the Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. She resided in Minnesota for the last thirty years, the last eleven, living independently, at the Beacon Hill Presbyterian Residence in Minnetonka, Minnesota. She was the widow of Leo Richard Dee who preceded her in death on August 17, 1962. They were proprietors of the Dee's Hardware stores in Dunkirk and Hartford City from 1945 until 1964. She was a former member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Dunkirk, and an employee of Kerr Glass Corp., Dunkirk from 1966 until 1969.
Born March 18, 1915, in Hartford City, she was the daughter of Arthur Clement Hollis and Mabel Gardiner Hollis. She was one of five children: Samuel Hollis, Helen Hollis Tidd, Elizabeth Hollis King, Kathryn Hollis Dee and Aldah Hollis Robbins.
Kathryn loved and was devoted to her family, enjoyed their company and traveled often over the years to be with them. She was an avid golfer and remained an enthusiastic fan. She enjoyed reading, playing cards and throughout her life, was committed to regular exercise.
She leaves two sons, L. Richard Dee and wife, Karen (Coughlin) of Chaska, Minnesota, and Arthur Hollis Dee and wife, Bonnie (Grayson) of Frederick, Maryland. She was the grandmother of Lori Dee Reeburgh and husband, Scott, Kristen Dee Tierney and husband, Cronin, Elizabeth Dee, Meghan Dee Ewin and husband, Joshua; three great grandchildren, Jack and Claire Reeburgh, and Thomas Ewin and many nieces and nephews. She is survived by one sister, Elizabeth Hollis King of Hamilton, Montana.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, January 18 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 209 S. Spring St., Hartford City with Father Dave Newton as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, January 17 and 9-10:30 a.m. Monday at Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City. A Christian Wake Service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
If desired, the family requests that remembrances be made in her name to: Immaculate Heart of Mary, Ministry of Care, 13505 Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka, MN 55345, or the organization/charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
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