Friday, September 28, 2012

KATHLEEN RHODES


HARTFORD CITY, IN
Kathleen Rhodes, 91, former Marion resident, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2012 in Bridgewater Centre, Hartford City.
She was born June 20, 1921 in Marion, the daughter of Frank and Ica Bell (Pulley) Speaight. She married Ernest J. Rhodes on February 2, 1946. He preceded her in death.
Kathleen was retired from Foster Forbes, Marion and had resided in Hartford City for the past 20 years.
Surviving are her children: Phyllis (David) Willmann, Ernest (Dianne) Rhodes, both of Hartford City, and Carl (Janice) Rhodes, Marion; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, nine step-great-grandchildren and one step-great-great-grandchild.
Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband, parents and two sisters, Delores Wiekel and Charlotte Pulley.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 2, 2012 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Rev. Lloyd Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Grant Memorial Park, Marion.
Friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday, October 1 and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.
The family requests memorials be made to the Blackford Community Foundation, P.O. Box 327, Hartford City, IN 47348.
Online condolences may be sent to www.watersfuneralhomes.com.

 

 

Thursday, September 27, 2012

MAX R. SNYDER


HARTFORD CITY, INDIANA
   Max Richard Snyder, 77, passed away Thursday morning, September 27, 2012 in IU Health Blackford Hospital.
    A native and life resident of Hartford City, he was one of five children born Nov. 11, 1934 to Charles Russell and Thelma M. (Pentecost) Snyder, Sr. and was a Lance Corporal upon his discharge from serving in the United States Marine Corps.

  Max retired from Box USA (formerly St. Joe Container) Hartford City in 1997 after forty-two years of service and gave twenty-two and a half years of service to the Hartford City Volunteer Fire Department.
   He attended the Bethel Center Church of the Brethren, was a member of the Montpelier Lodge #600 F & A.M., the Mizpah Shrine, American Legion Post #159 and the Indiana Volunteer Fireman’s Association.
   Max is survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Sharon (Markin) Snyder; two sons Richard Wayne (wife, Shannon) of Indianapolis and Montpelier Police Chief, Chris Snyder; six grandchildren, Rachael, Ryan, Jessica, Bailey, Shaylah and Levi; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
   In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three brothers, Charles R. Snyder, Jr., Donald E. Snyder and Jerry Snyder, as well as his sister, Judith “Judy” Snyder.
   Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 1 in the Bethel Center Church of the Brethren, State Road #26 and Co. Rd. 175 W, with Pastor Ellen Adney presiding.  Burial will be in the Hartford City Cemetery, with military graveside rites by the Dunkirk American Legion.
   Visitation will be Sunday, Sept. 30 from 2 – 8 p.m. in Waters Funeral Home 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City, and from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Monday, at the church.
   Montpelier Lodge #600 will conduct a memorial service at 8:00 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to Montpelier Lodge #600 Craft Club, for parking lot paving/maintenance or to the Shriner’s Hospital Transport Fund.
   Online condolences may be sent to www.watersfuneralhomes.com

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, September 1, 2012

JOSEPH LAWRENCE MCATEE


HARTFORD CITY, IN          
Joseph Lawrence McAtee, 95, prominent Hartford City businessman, passed away September 1, 2012 in Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne.
He was born October 1, 1916 in Hartford City, the son of Henry and Estella (Bloxsom) McAtee. A 1934 graduate of Hartford City High School, he married Marjorie Elizabeth Johnston on February 14, 1951 in Hartford City. Her death occurred November 26, 1999.
Joe was a WW II Navy veteran, serving in a P.T. squadron with the late John F. Kennedy. JFK went on to command P.T. 109.
Mr. McAtee started his business in the early 1950’s at the Gas & Shop located next to the old Wagon Wheel Motel, later moving to Joe’s Gas & Shop which became Joe’s Foods. Joe’s Foods had two locations in Hartford City, one in Montpelier, and one in Portland. After retiring, Joe built a woodworking shop, producing fine furniture.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Oswego, Indiana. He was also a member of Blackford Lodge #106 F & AM, Scottish Rite, Mizpah Shrine, Elks, Amvets, American Legion, Chamber of Commerce and former board member of Blackford Country Club, former board member of Pacesetter Bank, and was a former Blackford County Councilman.
Joe loved to read and keep up on current events, enjoyed golfing, fishing and relaxing at Lake Tippecanoe.
Surviving are two sons; Pat (Brenda) McAtee, Hartford City and Kerry (Beth) McAtee, Fort Wayne; four grandchildren, Rachael, Jesse, Clay and Anna; six great-grandchildren, Hannah, Lauren, Keira, Mackenzie, Gabriel and Jaiden and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters, Forrest, Morris, Jim, Pete, Catherine, Christine and Marilyn.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 4 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Pastor Gary Colby officiating. Burial will follow in Twin Hills Cemetery, Pennville, with military graveside rites.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-6 p.m. Monday, September 3 and after 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Oswego or the Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com