HARTFORD CITY, IN
Charles Preston Hall, 75, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2010 at Morrison Woods Health Campus, Muncie.
The son of George Melvin and Nellie (Jordan) Hall, he was born March 30, 1935 in Carter County, Kentucky. Moving to Hartford City in 1949, he married Mary Madonna (Donnie) Houseman on November 22, 1953. She survives.
Chuck worked at Stutz Manufacturing for several years, retiring in 2000.
Survivors include his wife, Donnie; a son, George G. (Lois) Hall, Hartford City; 2 daughters, Cheryl (Ernest) Hunt and Lori Hall, both of Hartford City; 7 grandchildren, Angela (Greg) Workman, Majenica Knox, Lindsey Pettit, Troy Williams, Austin (Jamie) Hall, Paul Andrew (Christie) Hall and Kristie Hall;9 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Lloyd Kenneth (Diane) Hall, Montpelier and George Franklin (Betty) Hall, Millgrove; a sister, Maxine Adkins, Hartford City and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, John M., Ralph and George Melvin Hall and 4 sisters, Anna Hess, Beulah Litteral, Geraldine Hess and Norma Allen.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 30 at Apostolic Tabernacle, 1318 S. Jefferson St., Hartford City with Pastor Jerald Shelby officiating.
Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 29 and one hour prior to services Wednesday at the church.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
Monday, June 28, 2010
JANET SUE LANNOY
HARTFORD CITY, IN
Janet “Jan” Sue Lannoy, 67, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2010 in Ball Memorial Hospital.
The daughter of Harry and Dona (Miller) Hensley, she was born August 5, 1942 in Trafalgar, Indiana. Jan graduated from Trafalgar High School in 1960. After her parents passed away, she lived with her brother John and his wife, Roberta in Jonesboro. Jan attended Ball Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1963, and worked as a registered nurse at Blackford County Hospital for 35 years, retiring in 1998.
Jan married Joseph R. Lannoy in Hartford City on August 17, 1963. His death occurred on March 23, 2004.
She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Altar & Rosary Society and BPW.
Survivors include a son, Joseph Michael Lannoy (companion, April Day), Hartford City, grandchildren, Jonathon Michael Norton, Robert Rene Lannoy and Kendall Day, a sister-in-law, Roberta Hensley, North Carolina and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a daughter, Dianne Lannoy, and two brothers, John and James Hensley.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Dave Newton at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 29 in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 209 S. Spring St., Hartford City. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call at Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City from 4-7 p.m. Monday, June 28 and Tuesday from 9-9:30 a.m. The Christian Wake service will be at 4 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the church in the form of masses.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
Janet “Jan” Sue Lannoy, 67, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2010 in Ball Memorial Hospital.
The daughter of Harry and Dona (Miller) Hensley, she was born August 5, 1942 in Trafalgar, Indiana. Jan graduated from Trafalgar High School in 1960. After her parents passed away, she lived with her brother John and his wife, Roberta in Jonesboro. Jan attended Ball Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1963, and worked as a registered nurse at Blackford County Hospital for 35 years, retiring in 1998.
Jan married Joseph R. Lannoy in Hartford City on August 17, 1963. His death occurred on March 23, 2004.
She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Altar & Rosary Society and BPW.
Survivors include a son, Joseph Michael Lannoy (companion, April Day), Hartford City, grandchildren, Jonathon Michael Norton, Robert Rene Lannoy and Kendall Day, a sister-in-law, Roberta Hensley, North Carolina and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a daughter, Dianne Lannoy, and two brothers, John and James Hensley.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Dave Newton at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 29 in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 209 S. Spring St., Hartford City. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call at Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City from 4-7 p.m. Monday, June 28 and Tuesday from 9-9:30 a.m. The Christian Wake service will be at 4 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the church in the form of masses.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
Monday, June 21, 2010
CHERYL J. DUFFY
Hartford City, IN
Cheryl J. Duffy, 63, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2010 in the Blackford Community Hospital Emergency Room.
Cheryl was born December 12, 1946 in Fount, Kentucky, the daughter of Pierce and Lucy (Rowland) Smith.
She grew up in Dayton, Ohio and graduated from Meadowdale High School, Trotwood, Ohio. On September 2, 1967, she married Michael Duffy in Dayton, Ohio. She had resided in Blackford County since 2000.
Cheryl was the Department Co-coordinator for the School of Architecture at Ball State University, retiring on March 1, 2009. She was well-respected by her co-workers and was nominated for the Jane Morton Award for outstanding service at the university.
Her major interests were gardening, family and arts & crafts.
Cheryl was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hartford City.
Survivors include her husband, Michael; her mother, Lucy Smith, Hartford City; one son, Damon Duffy, Hartford City; one daughter Dana (Caleb) Williams, Yorktown; one brother, Robert (Stephanie) Hammons, Centerville, Ohio; one sister, Norma (Advus) Hudson, Dayton, Ohio; and one granddaughter, Stella Williams.
Cheryl will be cremated with a memorial mass at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for expenses.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
Cheryl J. Duffy, 63, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2010 in the Blackford Community Hospital Emergency Room.
Cheryl was born December 12, 1946 in Fount, Kentucky, the daughter of Pierce and Lucy (Rowland) Smith.
She grew up in Dayton, Ohio and graduated from Meadowdale High School, Trotwood, Ohio. On September 2, 1967, she married Michael Duffy in Dayton, Ohio. She had resided in Blackford County since 2000.
Cheryl was the Department Co-coordinator for the School of Architecture at Ball State University, retiring on March 1, 2009. She was well-respected by her co-workers and was nominated for the Jane Morton Award for outstanding service at the university.
Her major interests were gardening, family and arts & crafts.
Cheryl was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hartford City.
Survivors include her husband, Michael; her mother, Lucy Smith, Hartford City; one son, Damon Duffy, Hartford City; one daughter Dana (Caleb) Williams, Yorktown; one brother, Robert (Stephanie) Hammons, Centerville, Ohio; one sister, Norma (Advus) Hudson, Dayton, Ohio; and one granddaughter, Stella Williams.
Cheryl will be cremated with a memorial mass at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for expenses.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
Sunday, June 20, 2010
WILLIAM BLAINE SWOVELAND
HARTFORD CITY, IN
William Blaine Swoveland, 90, passed away at 7:05 p.m. Thursday, June 17, 2010 at Millers Merry Manor.
Blaine was born in Blackford County on March 25, 1920, the second of three sons, to William Henry and Crystalo (Michael) Swoveland. A 1938 graduate of Eaton High School, he was an Army Air Corps Veteran of World War II.
His marriage to Dorothy Schmidt occurred on September 10, 1944 in Zion Lutheran Church, Hartford City.
A lifelong farmer of this county, he retired from farming in 1985. Blaine served as County Commissioner for eleven years and served on the County Council for seven years.
In addition to his service to his church, country, and local government, Blaine was a member of Indiana Farm Bureau, the Blackford County Fair Board, the American Legion Post #159, AMVETS Post #23, and the Blackford County Coon Hunters Club.
An avid fisherman, Blaine enjoyed spending the winter months in Florida.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy (Schmidt) Swoveland; four daughters, Anita Reid, Hartford City, Mary (Mrs. Richard) Cary, Loudon, TN, Judith (Mrs. Max) Wiesnenauer, Georgetown, IN and Patricia Gaither, Hartford City; eight grandchildren, Holly Underwood, Brad Reid, Dr. Chad Wiesenauer, Jason Wiesenauer, Mike Gaither, Elizabeth Dennison, Kimberli Withrow and Aimee Wilson; 19 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Dustin Reid on December 30, 2007, two brothers, Ferdinand in 1980 and Rex in 1990.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Monday, June 21 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Pastor Mark Strietelmeier and Rev. Lloyd Hall officiating. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Eaton, with military graveside rites by Delaware County Veterans Organization.
Friends may call from 1-5 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to service on Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church 308 S. Monroe St., Hartford City, IN 47348.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
William Blaine Swoveland, 90, passed away at 7:05 p.m. Thursday, June 17, 2010 at Millers Merry Manor.
Blaine was born in Blackford County on March 25, 1920, the second of three sons, to William Henry and Crystalo (Michael) Swoveland. A 1938 graduate of Eaton High School, he was an Army Air Corps Veteran of World War II.
His marriage to Dorothy Schmidt occurred on September 10, 1944 in Zion Lutheran Church, Hartford City.
A lifelong farmer of this county, he retired from farming in 1985. Blaine served as County Commissioner for eleven years and served on the County Council for seven years.
In addition to his service to his church, country, and local government, Blaine was a member of Indiana Farm Bureau, the Blackford County Fair Board, the American Legion Post #159, AMVETS Post #23, and the Blackford County Coon Hunters Club.
An avid fisherman, Blaine enjoyed spending the winter months in Florida.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy (Schmidt) Swoveland; four daughters, Anita Reid, Hartford City, Mary (Mrs. Richard) Cary, Loudon, TN, Judith (Mrs. Max) Wiesnenauer, Georgetown, IN and Patricia Gaither, Hartford City; eight grandchildren, Holly Underwood, Brad Reid, Dr. Chad Wiesenauer, Jason Wiesenauer, Mike Gaither, Elizabeth Dennison, Kimberli Withrow and Aimee Wilson; 19 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Dustin Reid on December 30, 2007, two brothers, Ferdinand in 1980 and Rex in 1990.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Monday, June 21 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Pastor Mark Strietelmeier and Rev. Lloyd Hall officiating. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Eaton, with military graveside rites by Delaware County Veterans Organization.
Friends may call from 1-5 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to service on Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church 308 S. Monroe St., Hartford City, IN 47348.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Stephen E. Cook
HARTFORD CITY, IN
Stephen E. Cook, 72, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2010 in Anderson.
He was born August 21, 1937 in Anderson, the son of Lee Edward and Madeline (Kimm) Cook. At the age of nine he moved to Washington, graduating from Everett High School in1955. Steve returned to Indiana in 1955 and attended Ball State University. He was a graduate of University Commercial Lending School.
Steve was an Army veteran serving from 1957-1960 and had served in the Annapolis Armed Security Agency.
He was employed at First Financial Bank, Hartford City from 1962 -2001, retiring as Senior Vice-President.
Steve married Virginia Dant on September 14, 1963 in St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Anderson.
He was a life member of Robert Morris and Associates, President of Wabash Valley Bankers, Board Member & Treasurer of Blackford Community Hospital, Board Member of Ball Memorial Hospital Foundation, Chairman of Hartford City Revolving Loan Board. He was also a member of Blackford Country Club, Kiwanis Club, and Jayland Antique Auto Club.
Surviving are: a son, Mark (Sandi) Cook, Fishers; 2 grandchildren, Anthony and Lee Cook; and Virginia Cook, Anderson.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Norma Smith.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 22 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Rev. Lloyd Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call at Waters Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Monday, June 21 and after 1 p.m. Tuesday.
Memorials may be sent to Blackford County Cancer Support, c/o Blackford Community Foundation, P. O. Box 327, Hartford City, IN 47348.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
Stephen E. Cook, 72, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2010 in Anderson.
He was born August 21, 1937 in Anderson, the son of Lee Edward and Madeline (Kimm) Cook. At the age of nine he moved to Washington, graduating from Everett High School in1955. Steve returned to Indiana in 1955 and attended Ball State University. He was a graduate of University Commercial Lending School.
Steve was an Army veteran serving from 1957-1960 and had served in the Annapolis Armed Security Agency.
He was employed at First Financial Bank, Hartford City from 1962 -2001, retiring as Senior Vice-President.
Steve married Virginia Dant on September 14, 1963 in St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Anderson.
He was a life member of Robert Morris and Associates, President of Wabash Valley Bankers, Board Member & Treasurer of Blackford Community Hospital, Board Member of Ball Memorial Hospital Foundation, Chairman of Hartford City Revolving Loan Board. He was also a member of Blackford Country Club, Kiwanis Club, and Jayland Antique Auto Club.
Surviving are: a son, Mark (Sandi) Cook, Fishers; 2 grandchildren, Anthony and Lee Cook; and Virginia Cook, Anderson.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Norma Smith.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 22 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Rev. Lloyd Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call at Waters Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Monday, June 21 and after 1 p.m. Tuesday.
Memorials may be sent to Blackford County Cancer Support, c/o Blackford Community Foundation, P. O. Box 327, Hartford City, IN 47348.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
Sunday, June 6, 2010
MARTHA L. ELLIOTT
HARTFORD CITY, IN
Martha L. Elliott, 92, passed away Friday, June 4, 2010 at Bluffton Regional Medical Center.
The daughter of Harley and Millie (Boxell) Banter, she was born March 25, 1918 in Wells County. She married Floyd K. Elliott in Hartford City on July 19, 1937. He survives.
Martha was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Hartford City and the TTF Bridge Club. She worked as a clerk for many years at G. C. Murphy’s retiring in 1972.
Survivors include: her husband, Floyd, Warren; a daughter, Nancy (Roger) Falk, Roll; a son, Dallas (Laura) Elliott, Wilmington, NC; five grandchildren, Todd (Carlene) Falk, Lance (Lori) Falk, Jodie (Steve) Labordus, Andrew (Abby) Elliott and Lindsey Elliott;12 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lorada Weatherholt, Montpelier and Lillian (Clarence) Murphy, Noblesville; two brothers, Leo Banter, Warsaw and James (Beverly) Banter, Hartford City.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Leon and Lester Banter.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 8 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Pastor David Smith presiding. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory, Muncie.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 12 noon - 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Memorials may be sent to First Presbyterian Church, 117 W. Franklin St., Hartford City, IN 47348.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
Martha L. Elliott, 92, passed away Friday, June 4, 2010 at Bluffton Regional Medical Center.
The daughter of Harley and Millie (Boxell) Banter, she was born March 25, 1918 in Wells County. She married Floyd K. Elliott in Hartford City on July 19, 1937. He survives.
Martha was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Hartford City and the TTF Bridge Club. She worked as a clerk for many years at G. C. Murphy’s retiring in 1972.
Survivors include: her husband, Floyd, Warren; a daughter, Nancy (Roger) Falk, Roll; a son, Dallas (Laura) Elliott, Wilmington, NC; five grandchildren, Todd (Carlene) Falk, Lance (Lori) Falk, Jodie (Steve) Labordus, Andrew (Abby) Elliott and Lindsey Elliott;12 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lorada Weatherholt, Montpelier and Lillian (Clarence) Murphy, Noblesville; two brothers, Leo Banter, Warsaw and James (Beverly) Banter, Hartford City.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Leon and Lester Banter.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 8 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Pastor David Smith presiding. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory, Muncie.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 12 noon - 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Memorials may be sent to First Presbyterian Church, 117 W. Franklin St., Hartford City, IN 47348.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
Friday, June 4, 2010
Bertha B. Monfort
HARTFORD CITY, IN
Bertha B. Monfort, 92, passed away June 4, 2010 at her residence.
The daughter of William E. and Leona (Andre) Knecht, she was born December 28, 1917 in Hartford City. She graduated from Hartford City High School in 1936 and worked at Franklin Security Company in Hartford City and Louisville, Kentucky. Bert married John W. Monfort on August 30, 1941. His death occurred April 28, 1981.
John was the owner/publisher of the Hartford City News-Times and Bert worked as Women’s Editor until retiring in 1993. She continued to write a weekly column, “Bert’s Beat” until summer 2009.
Bert was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Altar-Rosary Society, Blackford County Hospital Auxiliary, Friends of the Library and Blackford Golf Club. She was a former board member of Blackford Community Foundation, Tri Kappa Sorority and was a founding member of Board of Governors of Minnetrista Cultural Center, Muncie.
Survivors include her children: David W. (Winne) Monfort, Honaunau, Hawaii, Suzan M. Monfort, Duvall, Washington, Katherine Ann “Kam” (Michael) Martin, Littleton, Colorado, Colonel Ralph D. Monfort, retired, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Mary M. Monfort, Englewood, Colorado, and Elizabeth A. Monfort, Duvall, Washington; seven grandchildren, Christopher Monfort, John (Laura) Martin, James Martin, Kristine (Max)
Schillinger, Kawika Monfort Chang, Joseph A. Monfort and Amelia Ruth; four great-grandchildren, Sara and Felix Martin, Alex and Anna Schillinger; and one brother, Joseph (Monica) Knecht, Monroeville, Indiana.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters, Marie Ravaux and Wilma Lord, and three brothers, William, Russell and Robert Knecht.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Robert Williams at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 8 in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 209 S. Spring St., Hartford City. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City from 2- 4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, June 7 and from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Tuesday .
Memorials may be sent to Blackford Community Foundation.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
Bertha B. Monfort, 92, passed away June 4, 2010 at her residence.
The daughter of William E. and Leona (Andre) Knecht, she was born December 28, 1917 in Hartford City. She graduated from Hartford City High School in 1936 and worked at Franklin Security Company in Hartford City and Louisville, Kentucky. Bert married John W. Monfort on August 30, 1941. His death occurred April 28, 1981.
John was the owner/publisher of the Hartford City News-Times and Bert worked as Women’s Editor until retiring in 1993. She continued to write a weekly column, “Bert’s Beat” until summer 2009.
Bert was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Altar-Rosary Society, Blackford County Hospital Auxiliary, Friends of the Library and Blackford Golf Club. She was a former board member of Blackford Community Foundation, Tri Kappa Sorority and was a founding member of Board of Governors of Minnetrista Cultural Center, Muncie.
Survivors include her children: David W. (Winne) Monfort, Honaunau, Hawaii, Suzan M. Monfort, Duvall, Washington, Katherine Ann “Kam” (Michael) Martin, Littleton, Colorado, Colonel Ralph D. Monfort, retired, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Mary M. Monfort, Englewood, Colorado, and Elizabeth A. Monfort, Duvall, Washington; seven grandchildren, Christopher Monfort, John (Laura) Martin, James Martin, Kristine (Max)
Schillinger, Kawika Monfort Chang, Joseph A. Monfort and Amelia Ruth; four great-grandchildren, Sara and Felix Martin, Alex and Anna Schillinger; and one brother, Joseph (Monica) Knecht, Monroeville, Indiana.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters, Marie Ravaux and Wilma Lord, and three brothers, William, Russell and Robert Knecht.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Robert Williams at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 8 in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 209 S. Spring St., Hartford City. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City from 2- 4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, June 7 and from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Tuesday .
Memorials may be sent to Blackford Community Foundation.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
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