KENNETH E. KRAVIS

Hartford City

Kenneth E. Kravis, 88, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016 in University Nursing Home, Upland.

Kenny was born in Blackford County on May 16, 1927 to William Walter and Esther Lucile (Ely) Kravis. He graduated from Roll High School in 1945 and enlisted in the Army following graduation. He served as a Medical Aidman aboard the Army Hospital Ship Huddleston making several trips across the Atlantic.

His marriage to Marjorie Ellen Bennett took place on June 3, 1950 in Hartford City.

Kenny lived in Blackford County his entire life. He worked at Delco Remy in Kokomo until his retirement. He then enjoyed hanging out with the coffee crew in the early mornings.

Kenny was a life member of the Amvets and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

He is survived by a brother, Robert (wife, Joanne) Kravis, Lady Lake, Florida, a sister, Dorothy Kravis Neff, Wabash, Indiana, two grandsons, Cody Lee (wife, Christine) Kravis and Roland Earl Kravis, both of Hartford City, and several nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and his son, Ronald.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 23, 2016 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Rev. Lloyd Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday, January 22 from 6 – 8 p.m. and after 10 a.m. Saturday in 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.

 

 

 

VINCENT J. CHARNLEY

Hartford City

Vincent J. “Vinnie” Charnley, 59, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at his home of natural causes.

He was born in Hartford City on January 19, 1956 to Ross and Rita (Pursley) Charnley and graduated from Blackford High School in 1974. Vinnie’s favorite hobby was playing his guitar.

Vinnie was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. For 20 years he was the manager of Amick’s Truck Stop at State Road 28 and I 69.

Survivors include three sons, Vincent M. “Vinnie” Charnley (wife, Sandra), Brandon L. Charnley (girlfriend, Brittany), and Casey A. Charnley (wife, Mallory), all of Hartford City; four brothers, Frederick “Rick”, Nicholas, Mark (wife, Robin) and Eugene “Geno” (wife, Jo); three sisters, Mary (Gary) Vanderbur, Teresa Rouse, and Judy Smith; nine grandchildren, Dalton, Lucas, Lilly, Madelyn, Addison, Liberty, Eli, Mckenzie and Tanner Charnley. Also surviving are several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews and the mother of his children, Teresa Davis, New Castle.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Francis “Frannie” and a sister, Rita Ann Benedict.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Dave Newton at 10 a.m. Monday, January 18, 2016 in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 209 S. Spring St., Hartford City. Burial will follow in the Hartford City Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, January 17, 2016 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City.

The Christian Wake Service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.

Memorials may be made in the form of Masses.

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

 

THELMA P. HARTER

Hartford City

Thelma P. Harter, 76, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016 at her residence. Her goal in life was to raise her child and help with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was born in Hartford City on July 20, 1939 to John and Mary (Coons) Adkins and attended Hartford City schools.

Thelma married Larry Harter in Hartford City on October 16, 1954 and he survives.

Thelma attended the Calvary Pentecostal Church and the Apostolic Tabernacle. She had worked at Dacra Glass for several years.

Survivors include her husband, Larry, a daughter, Mary (Bob) Carney, three grandchildren, Brantley Harter, Heather Futrell and Davina Miller and two great-grandchildren, Bryanna Futrell and Brendon Futrell.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Ed Adkins, Billy Adkins, Marvin Adkins and George Adkins, Sr. and by sisters, Dorothy Studebaker, Lois Whitehurst, Irene Moorman, Alpha Hunt, Ethel Mae Slentz and Elizabeth Norton.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, January 16, 2016 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.

Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, January 16 in Waters Funeral Home.

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