Thursday, June 30, 2011

IMOGENE CAPPER

Hartford City, IN

Imogene Capper, 84, passed away June 28, 2011 at I. U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie.

She was born May 7, 1927 in Byrdstown, Tennessee, the daughter of Ephriam and Juda (Pryor) Walker. Imogene married James Capper on December 8, 1946 in Lafayette, Indiana. His death occurred March 20, 1994.

A homemaker, she was a member of the Amvets Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary and Borg Warner Sympathy Club.

Surviving are: two daughters, Diane Abel, Montpelier and Lois (George) Hall, Hartford City; three sons, Terry (Teresa) Capper, James Capper, both of Hartford City and Greg Capper, Liberty Center; 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, Steve, 6 brothers and 5 sisters.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 2 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Rev. Bobby Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory, Muncie.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday and after 10:00 a.m. Saturday.

Memorials may be made to the Blackford Community Foundation, P.O. Box 327, Hartford City, Indiana 47348.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

KYLE W. SMELSER

HARTFORD CITY, INDIANA

Kyle W. Smelser, 26, died at 6:46 p.m. Sunday, June 26, 2011 at I. U. Health Blackford Hospital.

He was born August 6, 1984 in Muncie, the son of Darrell and Leanna (Smith) Smelser and was a life resident of Blackford County.

A sweet and gentle man, he was well-loved by family and friends alike. He enjoyed playing guitar, studying history, hunting and guns, golfing and professional football, especially the Colts.

Kyle is survived by his parents, Darrell and Leanna Smelser, Hartford City; a sister, Sarah Smelser, Hartford City; four uncles, Tom (Linda) Smelser, Jon (Leanna) Smith, Richard (Sherry) Smith and Gary Smith; six aunts, June (Ron) Storms, Betty (Wayne) Walston, Lois (Jerry) McIntire, Christine (Dave) Kilty, Patricia (Dave) Seymour and Kathy Smith; also several cousins and a close friend, Ryan Carney.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James A. and Naomi Smith and Albert and Martha Smelser, and an uncle, Dale Smith.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, July 1 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Pastor Ron Storms presiding. Burial will follow in Beech Grove Cemetery, Muncie.

Friends may call from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday, June 30 at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Friday.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Fund, American Cancer Fund or to the family.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com

Thursday, June 9, 2011

CLYDE R. EHRHART

Hartford City, IN

Clyde R. Ehrhart, 70, passed away, Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at his home.

One of four sons of Clarence M. and Pauline (Williams) Ehrhart, Clyde was born on March 23, 1941 in Indianapolis. He graduated from Jefferson Township High School, Upland, Indiana, in 1959.

Clyde married Betty (Bear) McUne on September 1, 1974. He worked for BorgWarner for 31 years retiring in 1990. Clyde was a member of the Local #287 and also Union Steward for 12 years.

Mr. Ehrhart lived in the Hartford City area for nearly 40 years and was a well known musician in various bands and also the band Country Echoes, where he played lead guitar and sang, along with his wife, Betty, for many years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Betty (Bear) Ehrhart, two daughters, Kathy Curtis (husband, Chuck), Muncie, and Juanita Hazelbaker (husband, Doug), Muncie, five grandchildren: Jason Montgomery (wife, Amanda), Barry Montgomery, Nicole Conner (husband Bert), Michelle McIntire (husband, Steve), and Angie Carrier (husband, Brian), three great-grandchildren: Alexander Montgomery, Angelina Carrier, and Skyler McIntire, a sister-in-law, Flo Ehrhart, of Hartford City, as well as several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Clarence and Pauline Ehrhart, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Carl, Wallace, Bill, and a nephew, Paul Ehrhart.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, June 11, 2011 in the Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City, Indiana, with Rev. Howard “Whitey” Fights presiding. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Eaton.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, June 10, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, and one hour prior to services Saturday.

Memorials may be made in his name to: Ball Memorial Hospice, 2401 W. University Ave. Muncie, IN 47303.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com

Friday, June 3, 2011

LEROY EARL “SI” CHENEY

LeRoy Earl “Si” Cheney, 95, died Thursday morning, June 2, in I. U. Health Blackford Community Hospital.

He was born in Hartford City on January 1, 1916 to L. Ernest and Ethel (McDermit) Cheney. Si graduated from Hartford City High School in 1934 and married Georgia Shreve on October 14, 1940 in Anderson. Her death occurred on March 18, 1999.

A veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in WW II, he was a member of Amvets #23, American Legion Post #159, Elks Lodge #625 and the Moose Lodge.

Si was employed at Delco Remy, Anderson, for 44 years, retiring in 1986. He was an avid euchre player, a sports fan (especially the Cubs) and was interested in politics.

Survivors include: a son, Lee Cheney, Hartford City; a daughter, Jane Ann Morrical, Rensselaer; 3 grandchildren, Denise Mills, Laura Morrical and Adam Morrical; 3 great-grandchildren, Alishia Pugh, Colby Blair and Alex Mills; a great-great-grandchild, Kendall Pugh; 2 sisters, Lillian Latham, New Braunfels, Texas, and Jackie Howard, Hartford City.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a daughter, Margret, 2 brothers, Lawrence “Pete” Cheney and James Cheney, and a sister, Lois Tatman.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 7 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City, with Rev. Lloyd Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery with military graveside rites.

Friends may call from 5 – 7 p.m. Monday, June 6 and after 9 a.m. Tuesday at Waters Funeral Home.

Memorials may be sent to: Special Olympics of Delaware County, P. O. Box 176, Muncie, Indiana 47308.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com

Thursday, June 2, 2011

MARSHA K. BAUER

HARTFORD CITY, INDIANA

Marsha K. Bauer, 63, passed away June 2, 2011 in Bridgewater Centre, Hartford City.

The daughter of Russell and Grace (Jones) Campbell, she was born May 19, 1948 in Hartford City. She graduated from Hartford City High School in 1966 and married John Bauer on September 2, 1967.

She was a secretary and office manager for 40 years and had worked at Bil’s Foods after retirement.

Marsha was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and was a former member of Gamma Nu Sorority and enjoyed reading, word puzzles and spending time with her family.

Survivors include her husband, John, children, Mike (Mindy) Bauer, Hartford City, Christina Bauer-Arkenau, Indianapolis, and Mark (Shannon) Bauer, Lafayette. She is also survived by two sisters, Joyce (Bill) Hawk, Gas City and Alyce (Bill) McGriff, Hartford City; a godson, Adam McGriff-Tharp and several nieces and nephews.

Marsha was preceded in death by her parents.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Dave Newton at 10 a.m. Monday, June 6 in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 209 S. Spring St., Hartford City. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.

Friends may call from 1 – 5 p.m. Sunday, June 5 and 9 – 9:30 a.m. Monday at Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City. A Christian Wake Service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 5 at the funeral home.

Memorials may be sent to: The CJD Foundation, P.O. Box 5312, Akron, Ohio 44334.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

LLOYD E. FOWLER

ANSONIA, OHIO

Lloyd E. Fowler, 89, resident of Ansonia, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2011 in I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, Indiana.

He was born November 22, 1921 in Randolph County, Indiana to George Jerome and Clara (Alexander) Fowler. He graduated from Jackson High School in Randolph County.

Lloyd worked as a tool maker at Fort Recovery Industries for 37 years.

Surviving are his children: Ted E. (Sherry) Fowler, Winchester, Teresa McDaniel, Union City, IN, Pam Griffith and Monte Fowler, both of Hartford City, IN; two step-children, Steve White, Greenville, OH and Deb Alexander, Dayton, OH; six grandchildren, Rochelle McGowan, Charlotte Grant-Huston, Marci Lovell, Lisa Fowler, Joshua Fowler and Tana Trammell; three great-grandchildren, Nathan Grant-Huston, Lynee Lovell and Troy Lovell, Jr.; two great-great-grandchildren, Tristan and Anthony Grant.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Freda (Million) Fowler in 1993, a brother, Keith Fowler and a son-in-law, James L. Griffith.

Funeral services will be at noon Saturday, June 4 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City, Indiana. The Committal Service will be at 3 p.m. at Greenville Township Memorial Gardens between Ansonia and Greenville, Ohio.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com