HARTFORD CITY, IN
Marjorie Jean Wentz, 82, passed away January 19, 2011 at Heritage Pointe, Warren.
She was born in Hartford City on November 27, 1928 to Albert Austin and Tula May (Butler) Russell of Russell’s Dairy, formerly on the north side of Hartford City.
She was a 1946 graduate of Hartford City High School where she served in Job’s Daughters and on the yearbook staff. Marjorie married George R. Wentz on August 7, 1949 in the E.U.B. Church, now known as Trinity United Methodist. She volunteered with youth as a Sunday school teacher, Methodist Youth Fellowship advisor and Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts leader. In Texas, she volunteered in English as a second language programs. Marjorie retired as office manager from Ken’s Bandag. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, reading, and swimming.
Survivors include; a daughter, TJ (Scott) Becker, Cassopolis, Michigan; two sons, Brett (Susie) Wentz, Villa Park, Illinois and Kevin Allen Wentz, Fort Wayne; a sister, Ruth I Clark, Fort Wayne; and two grandchildren, Laura and Sean Wentz.
She was preceded in death by her husband on July 22, 2008, a brother, Bob Russell, and five sisters, Leila Keller, Mable Shane, Marie Futrell, Betty Whitaker and Kathy Parker.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 5, at Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Pastor K. M. Lord and Rev. John Parks officiating. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may visit the family from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday prior to the service.
Memorials may be sent to: United Methodist Memorial Home Foundation, P.O. Box 326, Warren, IN 46792-0326 or Family Hospice of NE Indiana, 265 W. Water St., Berne, IN 46711.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Sunday, January 16, 2011
FRANCIS C. RICE, JR.
HARTFORD CITY, IN
Francis C. Rice, Jr., 79, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2011 at Parker Health Care in Parker City.
He was born on May 25, 1931 in Muncie to Francis L. Sr. and Eva (Campbell) Rice. Francis served his country in the US Navy and married Patricia Dinkel on November 16, 1952 in Indianapolis.
Francis worked as a truck driver until retiring in 1982.
He was an avid fisherman and also a member of the VFW and American Legion.
He is survived by his children: Richard Rice, of Hartford City, Douglas Rice, of Gaston, Dale Rice (wife, Cindy), of Huntington, Ryan Rice, of Muncie and Lisa Lee, of Muncie; sister-in-law Jo Ann Talbott, as well as several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, and special friends, Danny and Cindy Cox.
In addition to his parents, Francis was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia, and a sister Delores Ford.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm., Monday, January 17, 2011 in the Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City, with Rev. Lloyd Hall presiding. Burial with military rites by the Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard will follow at Elm Ridge Cemetery.
Friends may call from 1:00 – 4:00 pm., Sunday, January 16, 2011 at the Waters Funeral Home and one hour prior to services Monday.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
Francis C. Rice, Jr., 79, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2011 at Parker Health Care in Parker City.
He was born on May 25, 1931 in Muncie to Francis L. Sr. and Eva (Campbell) Rice. Francis served his country in the US Navy and married Patricia Dinkel on November 16, 1952 in Indianapolis.
Francis worked as a truck driver until retiring in 1982.
He was an avid fisherman and also a member of the VFW and American Legion.
He is survived by his children: Richard Rice, of Hartford City, Douglas Rice, of Gaston, Dale Rice (wife, Cindy), of Huntington, Ryan Rice, of Muncie and Lisa Lee, of Muncie; sister-in-law Jo Ann Talbott, as well as several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, and special friends, Danny and Cindy Cox.
In addition to his parents, Francis was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia, and a sister Delores Ford.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm., Monday, January 17, 2011 in the Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City, with Rev. Lloyd Hall presiding. Burial with military rites by the Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard will follow at Elm Ridge Cemetery.
Friends may call from 1:00 – 4:00 pm., Sunday, January 16, 2011 at the Waters Funeral Home and one hour prior to services Monday.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
SHARON K. BANTZ
HARTFORD CITY, IN
Sharon K. Bantz, 64, went to meet her Lord on Saturday, January 15 at Ball Memorial Hospital.
She was born March 19, 1946 in Portland, the daughter of Ralph and Lucille (Landon) Freed. Sharon married Gregory E. Bantz, Sr. on February 15, 1974 in Mount Carmel United Methodist Church.
Sharon was employed at Overhead Door and retired in 2008 from Key Plastics. She was a member of Hartford City First Church of the Nazarene and attended the New Covenant Fellowship, near Portland.
She had served on the Hartford City Heritage Days Committee and loved camping and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Surviving in addition to her husband, Greg, are: her mother, Lucille Freed, Portland; a daughter, Lisa (husband, Brook) Emerick, Portland; two sons, Scott Adney, Hartford City and Gregory E. Bantz, Jr., (wife Tonya), Dunkirk; a step-daughter, Jennifer McKinley (husband, Brian), Pekin, IN; a brother, Gerald Somers (wife, Lois), Portland; a sister, Judy Neal (husband, Dewey), Dunkirk; grandchildren, Alicia, Zach, Brittney, Kelby, Carrie, Tiarra, Storm, Bryce, Logan, Brian, Jr., Kylie, and Allison; uncle and aunt, Francis and Lola Dellinger, Ruskin, FL; aunts, Verda Freed, Bryant and Wilma Wheeler, Pennville.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 19 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with burial following in Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 Tuesday, January 18 and after 9 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the donor’s favorite charity.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Sharon K. Bantz, 64, went to meet her Lord on Saturday, January 15 at Ball Memorial Hospital.
She was born March 19, 1946 in Portland, the daughter of Ralph and Lucille (Landon) Freed. Sharon married Gregory E. Bantz, Sr. on February 15, 1974 in Mount Carmel United Methodist Church.
Sharon was employed at Overhead Door and retired in 2008 from Key Plastics. She was a member of Hartford City First Church of the Nazarene and attended the New Covenant Fellowship, near Portland.
She had served on the Hartford City Heritage Days Committee and loved camping and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Surviving in addition to her husband, Greg, are: her mother, Lucille Freed, Portland; a daughter, Lisa (husband, Brook) Emerick, Portland; two sons, Scott Adney, Hartford City and Gregory E. Bantz, Jr., (wife Tonya), Dunkirk; a step-daughter, Jennifer McKinley (husband, Brian), Pekin, IN; a brother, Gerald Somers (wife, Lois), Portland; a sister, Judy Neal (husband, Dewey), Dunkirk; grandchildren, Alicia, Zach, Brittney, Kelby, Carrie, Tiarra, Storm, Bryce, Logan, Brian, Jr., Kylie, and Allison; uncle and aunt, Francis and Lola Dellinger, Ruskin, FL; aunts, Verda Freed, Bryant and Wilma Wheeler, Pennville.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 19 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with burial following in Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 Tuesday, January 18 and after 9 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the donor’s favorite charity.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Richmond Lewis Scott, O.D.
Dr. Richmond Lewis Scott passed away on January 3, 2011, in Woodland Hills, California. Dr. Scott was a pioneering state and national leader in optometry who helped shape the scope and mode of optometric care in Indiana and the nation.
He is survived by his wife, Pearl, and his daughter, Joy Scott Sheets (Michael), and his two grandchildren, Jason and Kiki. His son, Richmond Lewis Scott II, lost his life in an automobile accident on September 12, 1982.
Dr. Scott was born on August 6, 1924 in San Antonio, Texas to Richard D. and Anna W. Scott. He was the youngest of 8 children. The late Mrs. J.A. Santilli, whose husband was the former President of Fort Wayne Corrugated, was his oldest sister. Dr. Scott married Pearl Jeanne Caldwell in San Antonio, Texas, on December 11, 1943. They attended high school together and lived in the same neighborhood.
World War II was declared in 1941 at the time of their graduation. Lewis attended St. Mary’s University while waiting to be called into cadet training. He received his silver wings and his commission with the Army Air Corps December 1943. Dr. Scott was sent home on a ten day furlough. He was to remain in the States for 6 more months for additional training before being sent to Europe. They decided to be married so they could be together before he was sent to Europe.
He was first sent to England, and then to France. He flew the A-20 Havoc and the A-26 Invader on missions over Germany. On February 16, 1945, his plane was shot down while flying a mission over Unna, Germany. The plane exploded and caught on fire. His two gunners were killed in the explosion. Dr. Scott managed to bail out and was captured. He was first sent to a hospital because of his wounds and then sent to a German prison camp for the duration of the war. He was awarded the Purple Heart.
After Dr. Scott returned home, he again attended St. Mary’s University, prior to entering Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia. He graduated with honors and received his Doctor of Optometry in 1950. Forty-six years later Dr. Scott would receive the President’s Awards from his alma mater for “the advancement of the profession.”
He decided to settle in Hartford City, Indiana since his sister, Helen Santilli, resided there and he had visited from time to time and became acquainted. He was asked to come to Hartford City to practice since there was a need for his services there. He first practiced with Dr. Guy Owsley and then with Dr. Hamilton. Dr. Richard Windsor associated with Dr. Scott in 1973 and later, Dr. Craig Ford and Dr. Laura K. Windsor associated with them. The practice then became The Eye Associates Group LLC in Hartford City. Dr. Scott and his associates also developed the Low Vision Centers of Indiana, a program to help the partially-sighted which have grown into two major low vision clinics in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne that serve visually impaired patients from throughout the United States and the around the world.
Throughout his career he always sought to improve the quality of care he could deliver to his patients. Dr. Irv Borish, noted lecturer and author wrote of Dr. Scott’s practice; “His office, equipment and mode and scope of practice demonstrates the forefront on the profession as ideally envisioned, and serves as a relatively rare example of consistency between preachment and practice.”
Dr. Scott extended his desire to improve the quality and scope of optometric care beyond his practice. For over seventeen years, he served on the Indiana Optometry Board, most of that time as President of the Board. Dr. Scott worked tirelessly on expanding the scope and quality of optometric care. He has lectured throughout the state, country, as well as presenting lectures in Paris, Monaco and Venice. He was a strong proponent of mandatory continuing education for health care providers and helped pass legislation in Indiana to require continuing education for optometric relicensure.
Dr. Scott’s kind and caring personality made him an amazingly effective leader. Dr. Henry Hofsteter, first Dean of the Indiana University School of Optometry described him as “optometry’s great diplomat.” He was appointed five times by three different Indiana governors from both political parties to serve on the Indiana Optometry Boards. Following the enactment of new therapeutic legislation in Indiana, he was called upon by Governor Evan Bayh to serve as Chairman of the OLDPAC committee to implement the new law. He was awarded a Sagamore of the Wabash by the Governor of Indiana and Honorary Attorney General Award by the Indiana Attorney General for his work in healthcare licensing.
Dr. Scott is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and member of the American Optometric Association. In 1984, the AOA selected Dr. Scott as the AOA’s National Optometrist of the Year. Dr. Scott is also a Past President of the Indiana Optometric Association. He is also the only doctor of optometry to twice be selected as the Indiana Optometrist of the Year. The IOA has also awarded him the Distinguished Service Award, two Meritorious Service Awards and in 1993 presented Dr. Scott with the IOA’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
He also served as President of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry and President of the International Association of Boards of Examiners in Optometry. While serving on the National Board of Examiners in Optometry he was instrumental in the development of the NBEO Treatment and Management of Disease Test. In 1984, he was appointed a Distinguished Practitioner of the National Academies of Practice, an honor limited to only one hundred outstanding clinicians and scholars in each of the ten major health professions in the United States.
Dr. Scott has chaired multiple fund raising campaigns for Indiana University School of Optometry and in 1989 received the Indiana University-Purdue University Spirit of Philanthropy Award, Certificate of Recognition.
The Advancement of Optometry Lecture Series, at the Indiana University School of Optometry through funding from the Eye Associates Group LLC will honor Dr. Scott’s legacy of leadership.
Dr. Scott was also very active in his community. He helped solicit funds for the then new Blackford Hospital in 1953 and the municipal swimming pool. He, Dr. Owsley and Robert Wearly developed the Oaks Residential Subdivision north of the city. He also was one of the organizers of First National Bank, now known as Pacesetter Bank, and served as a director for many years.
In 2009, Dr. Scott moved to California to enjoy his retirement and be near his daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5 – 8 p.m. on Friday, January 21, at the Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City, with a Christian Wake Service at 5 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, January 22, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 209 S. Spring St., Hartford City. Burial will be made in Gardens of Memory with military rites by the Delaware County Veterans Organization.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in The Lewis Scott Scholarship for Guardian Angel School, c/o Scott Public Relations, 21201 Victory Blvd. # 270, Canoga Park, CA 91303.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
He is survived by his wife, Pearl, and his daughter, Joy Scott Sheets (Michael), and his two grandchildren, Jason and Kiki. His son, Richmond Lewis Scott II, lost his life in an automobile accident on September 12, 1982.
Dr. Scott was born on August 6, 1924 in San Antonio, Texas to Richard D. and Anna W. Scott. He was the youngest of 8 children. The late Mrs. J.A. Santilli, whose husband was the former President of Fort Wayne Corrugated, was his oldest sister. Dr. Scott married Pearl Jeanne Caldwell in San Antonio, Texas, on December 11, 1943. They attended high school together and lived in the same neighborhood.
World War II was declared in 1941 at the time of their graduation. Lewis attended St. Mary’s University while waiting to be called into cadet training. He received his silver wings and his commission with the Army Air Corps December 1943. Dr. Scott was sent home on a ten day furlough. He was to remain in the States for 6 more months for additional training before being sent to Europe. They decided to be married so they could be together before he was sent to Europe.
He was first sent to England, and then to France. He flew the A-20 Havoc and the A-26 Invader on missions over Germany. On February 16, 1945, his plane was shot down while flying a mission over Unna, Germany. The plane exploded and caught on fire. His two gunners were killed in the explosion. Dr. Scott managed to bail out and was captured. He was first sent to a hospital because of his wounds and then sent to a German prison camp for the duration of the war. He was awarded the Purple Heart.
After Dr. Scott returned home, he again attended St. Mary’s University, prior to entering Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia. He graduated with honors and received his Doctor of Optometry in 1950. Forty-six years later Dr. Scott would receive the President’s Awards from his alma mater for “the advancement of the profession.”
He decided to settle in Hartford City, Indiana since his sister, Helen Santilli, resided there and he had visited from time to time and became acquainted. He was asked to come to Hartford City to practice since there was a need for his services there. He first practiced with Dr. Guy Owsley and then with Dr. Hamilton. Dr. Richard Windsor associated with Dr. Scott in 1973 and later, Dr. Craig Ford and Dr. Laura K. Windsor associated with them. The practice then became The Eye Associates Group LLC in Hartford City. Dr. Scott and his associates also developed the Low Vision Centers of Indiana, a program to help the partially-sighted which have grown into two major low vision clinics in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne that serve visually impaired patients from throughout the United States and the around the world.
Throughout his career he always sought to improve the quality of care he could deliver to his patients. Dr. Irv Borish, noted lecturer and author wrote of Dr. Scott’s practice; “His office, equipment and mode and scope of practice demonstrates the forefront on the profession as ideally envisioned, and serves as a relatively rare example of consistency between preachment and practice.”
Dr. Scott extended his desire to improve the quality and scope of optometric care beyond his practice. For over seventeen years, he served on the Indiana Optometry Board, most of that time as President of the Board. Dr. Scott worked tirelessly on expanding the scope and quality of optometric care. He has lectured throughout the state, country, as well as presenting lectures in Paris, Monaco and Venice. He was a strong proponent of mandatory continuing education for health care providers and helped pass legislation in Indiana to require continuing education for optometric relicensure.
Dr. Scott’s kind and caring personality made him an amazingly effective leader. Dr. Henry Hofsteter, first Dean of the Indiana University School of Optometry described him as “optometry’s great diplomat.” He was appointed five times by three different Indiana governors from both political parties to serve on the Indiana Optometry Boards. Following the enactment of new therapeutic legislation in Indiana, he was called upon by Governor Evan Bayh to serve as Chairman of the OLDPAC committee to implement the new law. He was awarded a Sagamore of the Wabash by the Governor of Indiana and Honorary Attorney General Award by the Indiana Attorney General for his work in healthcare licensing.
Dr. Scott is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and member of the American Optometric Association. In 1984, the AOA selected Dr. Scott as the AOA’s National Optometrist of the Year. Dr. Scott is also a Past President of the Indiana Optometric Association. He is also the only doctor of optometry to twice be selected as the Indiana Optometrist of the Year. The IOA has also awarded him the Distinguished Service Award, two Meritorious Service Awards and in 1993 presented Dr. Scott with the IOA’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
He also served as President of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry and President of the International Association of Boards of Examiners in Optometry. While serving on the National Board of Examiners in Optometry he was instrumental in the development of the NBEO Treatment and Management of Disease Test. In 1984, he was appointed a Distinguished Practitioner of the National Academies of Practice, an honor limited to only one hundred outstanding clinicians and scholars in each of the ten major health professions in the United States.
Dr. Scott has chaired multiple fund raising campaigns for Indiana University School of Optometry and in 1989 received the Indiana University-Purdue University Spirit of Philanthropy Award, Certificate of Recognition.
The Advancement of Optometry Lecture Series, at the Indiana University School of Optometry through funding from the Eye Associates Group LLC will honor Dr. Scott’s legacy of leadership.
Dr. Scott was also very active in his community. He helped solicit funds for the then new Blackford Hospital in 1953 and the municipal swimming pool. He, Dr. Owsley and Robert Wearly developed the Oaks Residential Subdivision north of the city. He also was one of the organizers of First National Bank, now known as Pacesetter Bank, and served as a director for many years.
In 2009, Dr. Scott moved to California to enjoy his retirement and be near his daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5 – 8 p.m. on Friday, January 21, at the Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City, with a Christian Wake Service at 5 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, January 22, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 209 S. Spring St., Hartford City. Burial will be made in Gardens of Memory with military rites by the Delaware County Veterans Organization.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in The Lewis Scott Scholarship for Guardian Angel School, c/o Scott Public Relations, 21201 Victory Blvd. # 270, Canoga Park, CA 91303.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
DAVID D. WILSON
MONTPELIER, IN
David Draher Wilson, 78, prominent Hartford City attorney, passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 7, 2011 in Sarasota, Florida.
He was born August 2, 1932 in Hartford City, the son of John and Dorothy (Draher) Wilson. He was a 1950 graduate of Montpelier High School, graduated in 1954 from the University of Notre Dame School of Engineering and in 1957 from University of Notre Dame Law School. On February 2, 1957 he married Margaret Alice Kennell at the University of Notre Dame.
Dave served in the U.S. Air Force JAG from 1957-1960. After his discharge, he moved back to Blackford County and opened his law practice and was a family practitioner from 1960 to present. He was also a Blackford County farmer from 1960-2008.
Dave was a former Blackford County Prosecutor from 1962-1966. He was a lifelong member of St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, Montpelier, member of Blackford County and Indiana State Bar Association, Kiwanis Club, Emil A. Schweier Council #1639 Knights of Columbus and the Bishop Arnold Assembly #243 4th Degree, Muncie, and was a member of the Fifty Year Club of the University of Notre Dame Alumni Association. He was a board member of St. Margaret’s and Woodlawn Cemeteries, and was a former board member of Blackford Community Foundation.
Survivors include: wife, Margaret “Peg”; daughters, Diane (Michael) Reardon, Carmel, Elizabeth “Betsy” (Edward) Sipes, Marion, Mary Wilson, Sugarland, TX, and Janet Conner, Hartford City; son, David (Kim) Wilson, Jr., Marion; grandchildren, James and Zachary Reardon, Troy and Christopher Sipes, Akeem Wilson, David III and Anne Wilson, Brandon and Jared Conner.
He was preceded in death by his parents and infant son, Joseph Edward.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, January 14 in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 209 S. Spring St., Hartford City with Father Dave Newton as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. John’s Cemetery, Montpelier.
Friends may call at Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, January 13, with a Christian Wake Service at 4 p.m. Thursday.
Memorials may be made to St. Margaret’s Cemetery Fund or Blackford Community Foundation.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
David Draher Wilson, 78, prominent Hartford City attorney, passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 7, 2011 in Sarasota, Florida.
He was born August 2, 1932 in Hartford City, the son of John and Dorothy (Draher) Wilson. He was a 1950 graduate of Montpelier High School, graduated in 1954 from the University of Notre Dame School of Engineering and in 1957 from University of Notre Dame Law School. On February 2, 1957 he married Margaret Alice Kennell at the University of Notre Dame.
Dave served in the U.S. Air Force JAG from 1957-1960. After his discharge, he moved back to Blackford County and opened his law practice and was a family practitioner from 1960 to present. He was also a Blackford County farmer from 1960-2008.
Dave was a former Blackford County Prosecutor from 1962-1966. He was a lifelong member of St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, Montpelier, member of Blackford County and Indiana State Bar Association, Kiwanis Club, Emil A. Schweier Council #1639 Knights of Columbus and the Bishop Arnold Assembly #243 4th Degree, Muncie, and was a member of the Fifty Year Club of the University of Notre Dame Alumni Association. He was a board member of St. Margaret’s and Woodlawn Cemeteries, and was a former board member of Blackford Community Foundation.
Survivors include: wife, Margaret “Peg”; daughters, Diane (Michael) Reardon, Carmel, Elizabeth “Betsy” (Edward) Sipes, Marion, Mary Wilson, Sugarland, TX, and Janet Conner, Hartford City; son, David (Kim) Wilson, Jr., Marion; grandchildren, James and Zachary Reardon, Troy and Christopher Sipes, Akeem Wilson, David III and Anne Wilson, Brandon and Jared Conner.
He was preceded in death by his parents and infant son, Joseph Edward.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, January 14 in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 209 S. Spring St., Hartford City with Father Dave Newton as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. John’s Cemetery, Montpelier.
Friends may call at Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, January 13, with a Christian Wake Service at 4 p.m. Thursday.
Memorials may be made to St. Margaret’s Cemetery Fund or Blackford Community Foundation.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Monday, January 3, 2011
L. JANE PRESTON
HARTFORD CITY, IN
L. Jane Preston, 65, died Friday morning, December 31, 2010 at her residence, from heart related complications.
The life of Leota Jane Nessell began on July 29, 1945 to her parents, George and Florence E. (Atkinson) Nessell of rural Blackford County, both of whom precede her in death. After graduating form Hartford City High School in 1963, Janie moved to Ohio to attend Bowling Green State University to earn her degree in Art History in 1967. She then earned her Masters degree from Ball State University and became an art teacher in the Avon School system, near Indianapolis.
On July 12, 1975, she married John C. Preston in Indianapolis. Janie was currently employed by the Delaware School Corporation, teaching at Royerton Elementary for over thirty years and was presently teaching at Delta Middle School.
Janie had a high appreciation of the world in which she lived and treasured all of her friendships. She was a walking history of Blackford County and was active in several clubs and organizations including the D.A.R., Trowel & Error Garden Club, the Red Hat Society, NEA and Alpha Delta Pi.
Missing her most, will be her son John, but because of her guidance and direction toward the expanded horizons, he can carry on her many visions and desires. Her former husband, John C. Preston also survives, as well as dear friends, David and Sarah Lou Jones of Hartford City and Phyllis Said, Muncie and dear to her heart as well, her Labrador Retrievers, Sable and Sadie.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 5 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City, with Rev. W. Lloyd Hall presiding. Cremation will follow the service.
Visitation will be from 4 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4th and after 9 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to any humane society or any animal rescue fund.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
L. Jane Preston, 65, died Friday morning, December 31, 2010 at her residence, from heart related complications.
The life of Leota Jane Nessell began on July 29, 1945 to her parents, George and Florence E. (Atkinson) Nessell of rural Blackford County, both of whom precede her in death. After graduating form Hartford City High School in 1963, Janie moved to Ohio to attend Bowling Green State University to earn her degree in Art History in 1967. She then earned her Masters degree from Ball State University and became an art teacher in the Avon School system, near Indianapolis.
On July 12, 1975, she married John C. Preston in Indianapolis. Janie was currently employed by the Delaware School Corporation, teaching at Royerton Elementary for over thirty years and was presently teaching at Delta Middle School.
Janie had a high appreciation of the world in which she lived and treasured all of her friendships. She was a walking history of Blackford County and was active in several clubs and organizations including the D.A.R., Trowel & Error Garden Club, the Red Hat Society, NEA and Alpha Delta Pi.
Missing her most, will be her son John, but because of her guidance and direction toward the expanded horizons, he can carry on her many visions and desires. Her former husband, John C. Preston also survives, as well as dear friends, David and Sarah Lou Jones of Hartford City and Phyllis Said, Muncie and dear to her heart as well, her Labrador Retrievers, Sable and Sadie.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 5 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City, with Rev. W. Lloyd Hall presiding. Cremation will follow the service.
Visitation will be from 4 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4th and after 9 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to any humane society or any animal rescue fund.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
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