Lafayette, Indiana
Ada Jane Schwarzkopf, 82, passed away December 29, 2011 in Regency Place, Lafayette.
Ada was born May 12, 1929 in Hartford City, the daughter of Henry and Edna (Dixon) Markin. A 1947 graduate of Hartford City High School, she married David Richard “Dick” Schwarzkopf on September 28, 1950 in Hartford City. She had resided in Lafayette since 1954.
A homemaker, Ada and Dick enjoyed traveling.
Surviving are: her husband, David “Dick”; three daughters, Barbara (Steve) Franklin, Lafayette, Beth Schwarzkopf, West Lafayette, and Belinda Schwarzkopf, Oxford, IN; two sisters, Betty (Clarence) Atkinson, Kentucky and Ellen Furnish, Indianapolis; four grandchildren, Kari Lee, Justin Fisher, William and Wyatt Mantle and a great-grandchild, Sierra Lee.
She was preceded in death by her parents and five sisters.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2012 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Pastor Mark Schwarzkopf officiating. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory, Muncie.
Friends may call at Waters Funeral Home from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Association with envelopes available at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Friday, December 30, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
DIXIE A. CHARNLEY
HARTFORD CITY, IN
Dixie A. Charnley, 64, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at IU Health Blackford Hospital after an extended illness.
She was born August 13, 1947 in Leon, Kentucky, the daughter of John and Edna (Artist) King. A resident of Hartford City most of her life, she married Frederick (Rick) Charnley on November 7, 1964 in Hartford City.
A homemaker, she was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, Rick; a daughter, Rhonda (Jim) Moore, Hartford City; a son, Rick (Teri) Charnley, Hartford City; a brother, Phil King, Florida; a sister, Bernice Carter, Olive Hill, Kentucky; 5 grandchildren, Jamie, Ryan, Rachel Moore, Evan and Kaiden Charnley; her mother-in-law, Rita Charnley, Hartford City.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Clayton, Vernon, and Marion King , sisters, Juanita Colegrove, Oretha Hall, Betty King, and father-in-law Ross Charnley.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated by Father Dave Newton at 10 a.m. Friday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 209 S. Spring St., Hartford City. Friends may visit the family after 9 a.m. Friday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests masses to the church or The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Church Street Station, P.O. Box 780, New York, NY 10008-0780.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Dixie A. Charnley, 64, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at IU Health Blackford Hospital after an extended illness.
She was born August 13, 1947 in Leon, Kentucky, the daughter of John and Edna (Artist) King. A resident of Hartford City most of her life, she married Frederick (Rick) Charnley on November 7, 1964 in Hartford City.
A homemaker, she was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, Rick; a daughter, Rhonda (Jim) Moore, Hartford City; a son, Rick (Teri) Charnley, Hartford City; a brother, Phil King, Florida; a sister, Bernice Carter, Olive Hill, Kentucky; 5 grandchildren, Jamie, Ryan, Rachel Moore, Evan and Kaiden Charnley; her mother-in-law, Rita Charnley, Hartford City.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Clayton, Vernon, and Marion King , sisters, Juanita Colegrove, Oretha Hall, Betty King, and father-in-law Ross Charnley.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated by Father Dave Newton at 10 a.m. Friday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 209 S. Spring St., Hartford City. Friends may visit the family after 9 a.m. Friday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests masses to the church or The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Church Street Station, P.O. Box 780, New York, NY 10008-0780.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Friday, November 4, 2011
BRIAN J. FETTIG
JOSHUA, TEXAS
Brian J. Fettig, 73, former Hartford City resident, passed away November 2, 2011 at his home in Joshua, Texas.
He was born December 24, 1937 in Elwood, Indiana, the son of Bernard and Genevieve (Ross) Fettig. He was a 1956 graduate of Roll High School and married Marilyn Sue Jones in Hartford City on May 23, 1959.
Brian had been associated with the Fettig Canning Company, Elwood, and was a former Blackford County farmer prior to moving to Texas in 1984. Mr. Fettig was plant manager for Indicom Buildings, Inc. in Texas.
He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hartford City.
Surviving are: his wife, Marilyn Sue; his children, Mary Jo (Tom) Jung, Granbury, TX, Angela Ryan, Joshua, TX, Brenda (Bruce) Winder, Palmer, Alaska and Neil (Susan) Fettig, Burleson, TX; 2 brothers, Ross (Mary Ann) Fettig, Sandborn, IN and Ted (Muriel) Fettig, Hartford City; brother-in-law, Merrill Rhodes, Hartford City; 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Brian was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Jean Ann Rhodes.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Dave Newton at 10 a.m. Monday, November 7, 2011 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 1-4 p.m. Sunday and 9-9:30 a.m. Monday. A Christian Wake Service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Hartford City Cemetery, P.O. 66, Hartford City, IN 47348.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Brian J. Fettig, 73, former Hartford City resident, passed away November 2, 2011 at his home in Joshua, Texas.
He was born December 24, 1937 in Elwood, Indiana, the son of Bernard and Genevieve (Ross) Fettig. He was a 1956 graduate of Roll High School and married Marilyn Sue Jones in Hartford City on May 23, 1959.
Brian had been associated with the Fettig Canning Company, Elwood, and was a former Blackford County farmer prior to moving to Texas in 1984. Mr. Fettig was plant manager for Indicom Buildings, Inc. in Texas.
He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hartford City.
Surviving are: his wife, Marilyn Sue; his children, Mary Jo (Tom) Jung, Granbury, TX, Angela Ryan, Joshua, TX, Brenda (Bruce) Winder, Palmer, Alaska and Neil (Susan) Fettig, Burleson, TX; 2 brothers, Ross (Mary Ann) Fettig, Sandborn, IN and Ted (Muriel) Fettig, Hartford City; brother-in-law, Merrill Rhodes, Hartford City; 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Brian was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Jean Ann Rhodes.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Dave Newton at 10 a.m. Monday, November 7, 2011 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 1-4 p.m. Sunday and 9-9:30 a.m. Monday. A Christian Wake Service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Hartford City Cemetery, P.O. 66, Hartford City, IN 47348.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
G. MAXINE ADKINS
HARTFORD CITY, IN
G. Maxine Adkins, 78, passed away Thursday, November 03, 2011, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Hartford City.
She was born May 21, 1933 to George Melvin and Nellie (Jordan) Hall in Carter County, Kentucky and lived in Hartford City most of her life. Maxine married George W. Adkins, Sr. on May 16, 1950 in Carter County, Kentucky. His death occurred November 11, 2009.
Maxine was a member of the Apostolic Tabernacle, Hartford City. A homemaker, she had also worked at Sinclair Glass.
Survivors include: three daughters, Kathie (Steve) Reese, Greenfield ; Geral (Larry) Berry, and Janet (Jim) Lytle, both of Hartford City; two sons, George W. (Julie) Adkins, Jr., Dunkirk and John E. (Michelle) Adkins, Middletown, Florida; two brothers, Lloyd Kenneth (Diane) Hall, Montpelier and George Franklin (Betty) Hall, Trenton; 18 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
Maxine was preceded in death by four brothers, John M. Hall, Ralph Hall, Charles Hall and George Melvin Hall and four sisters, Anna Hess, Beulah Litteral, Geraldine Hess and Norma Allen.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 8 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Monday and one hour prior to services on Tuesday.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
G. Maxine Adkins, 78, passed away Thursday, November 03, 2011, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Hartford City.
She was born May 21, 1933 to George Melvin and Nellie (Jordan) Hall in Carter County, Kentucky and lived in Hartford City most of her life. Maxine married George W. Adkins, Sr. on May 16, 1950 in Carter County, Kentucky. His death occurred November 11, 2009.
Maxine was a member of the Apostolic Tabernacle, Hartford City. A homemaker, she had also worked at Sinclair Glass.
Survivors include: three daughters, Kathie (Steve) Reese, Greenfield ; Geral (Larry) Berry, and Janet (Jim) Lytle, both of Hartford City; two sons, George W. (Julie) Adkins, Jr., Dunkirk and John E. (Michelle) Adkins, Middletown, Florida; two brothers, Lloyd Kenneth (Diane) Hall, Montpelier and George Franklin (Betty) Hall, Trenton; 18 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
Maxine was preceded in death by four brothers, John M. Hall, Ralph Hall, Charles Hall and George Melvin Hall and four sisters, Anna Hess, Beulah Litteral, Geraldine Hess and Norma Allen.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 8 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Monday and one hour prior to services on Tuesday.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Monday, October 24, 2011
JAMES A. HERBAUGH
HARTFORD CITY, INDIANA
James (Jim) Abram Herbaugh, 77, died Friday, October 21, 2011 in Westminster Village, Muncie.
He was born on August 16, 1934 in Hartford City to James & MaryEllen Herbaugh. Jim attended Holy Family Grade School in Hartford City and graduated from Hartford City High School in 1952. After high school Jim proudly attended the University of Notre Dame and graduated in 1956 with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering.
Jim was in the Air Force from 1957-1959. He worked for Pratt Whitney in Florida for a few years and was part of the Snark Missile Project. Jim started working for TRW in the mid 1960’s and worked there until he retired in 1998. While working for TRW Jim worked in Houston, TX as part of the Apollo project, and he was credited with developing the Guidance System Limb of Apollo Lunar Module that landed on the moon.
Jim moved his family to Southern California in the early 70’s and settled in Torrance. He was instrumental in establishing the Southwood Baseball Little League and was always supportive of his children playing sports, specifically AYSO Soccer, in the South Bay. Jim had a large circle of friends and he enjoyed the wine tasting group and the annual trips to Yosemite. Jim was a member of both St. Lawrence Martyr & St. James Parish’s in Redondo Beach, and he was a long time member of the Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by his children; James Herbaugh (Paula) and William (Billy) Herbaugh, both of Southern California; Lynne Catrow (Dan) of Sparks, NV; grandchildren, Ben, Ashley, Ian & Connor; sisters Ann (Herbaugh) Dawson of Duluth, MN and Carol (Herbaugh) O’Rourke (Robert) of Hartford City, IN and many nieces and nephews.
Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Wilna Browning Herbaugh, and his parents.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 26 in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 209 S. Spring St., Hartford City with Father Dave Newton, Celebrant. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 25 at Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St. and from 9 – 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday. A Christian Wake Service will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Memorials may be made in the form of masses to the church.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
James (Jim) Abram Herbaugh, 77, died Friday, October 21, 2011 in Westminster Village, Muncie.
He was born on August 16, 1934 in Hartford City to James & MaryEllen Herbaugh. Jim attended Holy Family Grade School in Hartford City and graduated from Hartford City High School in 1952. After high school Jim proudly attended the University of Notre Dame and graduated in 1956 with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering.
Jim was in the Air Force from 1957-1959. He worked for Pratt Whitney in Florida for a few years and was part of the Snark Missile Project. Jim started working for TRW in the mid 1960’s and worked there until he retired in 1998. While working for TRW Jim worked in Houston, TX as part of the Apollo project, and he was credited with developing the Guidance System Limb of Apollo Lunar Module that landed on the moon.
Jim moved his family to Southern California in the early 70’s and settled in Torrance. He was instrumental in establishing the Southwood Baseball Little League and was always supportive of his children playing sports, specifically AYSO Soccer, in the South Bay. Jim had a large circle of friends and he enjoyed the wine tasting group and the annual trips to Yosemite. Jim was a member of both St. Lawrence Martyr & St. James Parish’s in Redondo Beach, and he was a long time member of the Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by his children; James Herbaugh (Paula) and William (Billy) Herbaugh, both of Southern California; Lynne Catrow (Dan) of Sparks, NV; grandchildren, Ben, Ashley, Ian & Connor; sisters Ann (Herbaugh) Dawson of Duluth, MN and Carol (Herbaugh) O’Rourke (Robert) of Hartford City, IN and many nieces and nephews.
Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Wilna Browning Herbaugh, and his parents.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 26 in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 209 S. Spring St., Hartford City with Father Dave Newton, Celebrant. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 25 at Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St. and from 9 – 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday. A Christian Wake Service will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Memorials may be made in the form of masses to the church.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
GRACE ELLEN HAWK
Montpelier, Indiana
Grace Ellen Hawk, 103, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Hartford City.
She was born February 20, 1908 in Ohio, the daughter of Franklin and Mary (Ellison) Fetty and had resided in Montpelier most of her life. Her marriage to Orval William Hawk occurred on August 30, 1923. He died October 23, 1976.
A homemaker, she had also worked at Montpelier Glove Factory for 35 years, retiring in 1971.
Grace was a member of Blackford Baptist Temple.
Surviving are: 2 sons, Bill (Joyce) Hawk, Dick Hawk; 19 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and 32 great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by 4 sons, Gene, Gerald, Ronnie, and Robert Orval Hawk, 2 grandchildren, Lori and Terri Hawk, 2 great-grandchildren, Sean Edwards and Scotty Minnick. The last member of her family, she was also preceded in death by 14 brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 8 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Montpelier.
Friends may call at Waters Funeral Home from 9 – 11 a.m. Saturday.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Grace Ellen Hawk, 103, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Hartford City.
She was born February 20, 1908 in Ohio, the daughter of Franklin and Mary (Ellison) Fetty and had resided in Montpelier most of her life. Her marriage to Orval William Hawk occurred on August 30, 1923. He died October 23, 1976.
A homemaker, she had also worked at Montpelier Glove Factory for 35 years, retiring in 1971.
Grace was a member of Blackford Baptist Temple.
Surviving are: 2 sons, Bill (Joyce) Hawk, Dick Hawk; 19 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and 32 great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by 4 sons, Gene, Gerald, Ronnie, and Robert Orval Hawk, 2 grandchildren, Lori and Terri Hawk, 2 great-grandchildren, Sean Edwards and Scotty Minnick. The last member of her family, she was also preceded in death by 14 brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 8 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Montpelier.
Friends may call at Waters Funeral Home from 9 – 11 a.m. Saturday.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
JULIE L. PRYOR
HARTFORD CITY, INDIANA
Julie L. Pryor, 49, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, September 23, 2011 at her residence.
She was born March 31, 1962 in Hartford City to Donald D. and Barbara A. (Snyder) Blakley and attended Hartford City schools. She married Jack Pryor on April 6, 1980.
A homemaker, Julie had worked at BRC in Montpelier, and Clark Oil in Hartford City. She was a member of the Full Gospel Lighthouse Tabernacle, Dunkirk.
Survivors include her husband, Jack; three daughters, Christina (Vincent) Schulz, Manchester, Ohio, Terri (David) Fox, Markleville and Carrie (Carl, Jr.) Turner, Hartford City; a brother, Robert (Heidi) Blakley; three sisters, Edie (Jeff) Hall, Sharon Smith, and Lisa (Mark) Hall, all of Hartford City; and two grandchildren, Vincent “Trey” Schulz III and Shelby Turner.
She was preceded in death by her father on Sept. 3, 1994 and her mother, March 31, 1997.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 28 at Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Rev. Bobby Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 27 and from noon – 2:00 p.m. Wednesday.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Julie L. Pryor, 49, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, September 23, 2011 at her residence.
She was born March 31, 1962 in Hartford City to Donald D. and Barbara A. (Snyder) Blakley and attended Hartford City schools. She married Jack Pryor on April 6, 1980.
A homemaker, Julie had worked at BRC in Montpelier, and Clark Oil in Hartford City. She was a member of the Full Gospel Lighthouse Tabernacle, Dunkirk.
Survivors include her husband, Jack; three daughters, Christina (Vincent) Schulz, Manchester, Ohio, Terri (David) Fox, Markleville and Carrie (Carl, Jr.) Turner, Hartford City; a brother, Robert (Heidi) Blakley; three sisters, Edie (Jeff) Hall, Sharon Smith, and Lisa (Mark) Hall, all of Hartford City; and two grandchildren, Vincent “Trey” Schulz III and Shelby Turner.
She was preceded in death by her father on Sept. 3, 1994 and her mother, March 31, 1997.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 28 at Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Rev. Bobby Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 27 and from noon – 2:00 p.m. Wednesday.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
RONNIE RAY SHINKLE
Muncie, Indiana
Ronnie Ray Shinkle, 60, died Friday, September 23, 2011 at the V. A. Northern Indiana Health Care System, Fort Wayne.
He was born May 8, 1951 in Anderson, Indiana to Earl A. and Crystal Maybelle (Whetzel) Shinkle. He was a 1970 graduate for Wapahani High School and Manatee Community College. Ronnie was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War, serving from 1971-1973.
A retired railroader, he had also worked in the florist industry for 20 years.
He was a member of the American Legion in Bridge City, Texas, and the Disabled American Veterans.
Survivors include: a son, Jeff (Michele) Harry, Parker City, a daughter, Stacie (friend, Jason) Shinkle, Bradenton, Florida; a sister, Debbie (Larry) McDonald, Bradenton, Florida; two brothers, Alvin (Leann) Shinkle, Moab, Utah and James Kenneth Shinkle, Muncie; step-brother, David (Debbie) McUne, Anderson, step-sisters, Janice (Jerry) Osborne, Saltello, Tennessee, Cecelia (Donnie) Hardin, Germantown, Kentucky and Betty Ehrhart (best friend) and Cat Cain, both of Hartford City; five grandchildren, Aydin and Andrew Shinkle, Audri, Clayton and Stefan Harry; and one great-grandson, Jackson Starr; and three special friends, Mike Brotherton, Danny Mauer and Scott Kramer.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a step-brother, Marvin McUne.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 27 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City. Burial will follow in the Marion National Cemetery.
Friends may call from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Ronnie Ray Shinkle, 60, died Friday, September 23, 2011 at the V. A. Northern Indiana Health Care System, Fort Wayne.
He was born May 8, 1951 in Anderson, Indiana to Earl A. and Crystal Maybelle (Whetzel) Shinkle. He was a 1970 graduate for Wapahani High School and Manatee Community College. Ronnie was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War, serving from 1971-1973.
A retired railroader, he had also worked in the florist industry for 20 years.
He was a member of the American Legion in Bridge City, Texas, and the Disabled American Veterans.
Survivors include: a son, Jeff (Michele) Harry, Parker City, a daughter, Stacie (friend, Jason) Shinkle, Bradenton, Florida; a sister, Debbie (Larry) McDonald, Bradenton, Florida; two brothers, Alvin (Leann) Shinkle, Moab, Utah and James Kenneth Shinkle, Muncie; step-brother, David (Debbie) McUne, Anderson, step-sisters, Janice (Jerry) Osborne, Saltello, Tennessee, Cecelia (Donnie) Hardin, Germantown, Kentucky and Betty Ehrhart (best friend) and Cat Cain, both of Hartford City; five grandchildren, Aydin and Andrew Shinkle, Audri, Clayton and Stefan Harry; and one great-grandson, Jackson Starr; and three special friends, Mike Brotherton, Danny Mauer and Scott Kramer.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a step-brother, Marvin McUne.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 27 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City. Burial will follow in the Marion National Cemetery.
Friends may call from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Monday, September 5, 2011
BRANTLEY MICHAEL WEAVER
GASTON, INDIANA
Brantley Michael Weaver, 41, rural Gaston, slipped away peacefully to the arms of his Lord Sunday, September 4, 2011.
He was born in Hartford City on March 6, 1970 to Michael Jon and Betty (Norton) Weaver. A life resident of this area, he was a 1989 graduate of Blackford High School.
A truck driver, he had owned & operated his own business.
Surviving are: his parents, Betty (Joe) Logan, Hartford City and Michael (Connie) Weaver, Brandon, Mississippi; his companion, Debbie Hicks; children, twin daughters, Nicole and Rachelle Weaver, both of Hartford City, David Hicks (companion, Christa), Bluffton, and Ashley Hicks (companion, Nate Pierce), Clearwater, Florida; a sister, Cheryl (Tim) Coffey, New Castle; two grandchildren, Karmen Pierce and Cierah Hicks; uncles, Robert Norton, Mike (Judy) Norton, Rick (Pam) Weaver, Randy Weaver, Mark (Beth) Weaver; aunts, Barb (Junior) Mills, Rosylea (Jerry) Hummer, Rosella (Ted) Bales, Joette (Curt) Flanagan, and two nieces, one nephew and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, Rosylean and Arthur Norton, John and Alta Weaver, and Marie Logan-Marcum, also two aunts, Alice Norton and Rosemary Seekell and two uncles, James and Joseph Norton.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 8 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursday.
Memorials may be sent to American Heart Association or American Lung Association.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Brantley Michael Weaver, 41, rural Gaston, slipped away peacefully to the arms of his Lord Sunday, September 4, 2011.
He was born in Hartford City on March 6, 1970 to Michael Jon and Betty (Norton) Weaver. A life resident of this area, he was a 1989 graduate of Blackford High School.
A truck driver, he had owned & operated his own business.
Surviving are: his parents, Betty (Joe) Logan, Hartford City and Michael (Connie) Weaver, Brandon, Mississippi; his companion, Debbie Hicks; children, twin daughters, Nicole and Rachelle Weaver, both of Hartford City, David Hicks (companion, Christa), Bluffton, and Ashley Hicks (companion, Nate Pierce), Clearwater, Florida; a sister, Cheryl (Tim) Coffey, New Castle; two grandchildren, Karmen Pierce and Cierah Hicks; uncles, Robert Norton, Mike (Judy) Norton, Rick (Pam) Weaver, Randy Weaver, Mark (Beth) Weaver; aunts, Barb (Junior) Mills, Rosylea (Jerry) Hummer, Rosella (Ted) Bales, Joette (Curt) Flanagan, and two nieces, one nephew and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, Rosylean and Arthur Norton, John and Alta Weaver, and Marie Logan-Marcum, also two aunts, Alice Norton and Rosemary Seekell and two uncles, James and Joseph Norton.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 8 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursday.
Memorials may be sent to American Heart Association or American Lung Association.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
LEO JEFFRIES
Hartford City, Indiana
Leo Jeffries, prominent Hartford City businessman, died at 11:54 p.m. Monday, August 29 in I. U. Blackford Community Hospital Emergency Room.
He was born July 25, 1927 in Dixon, Missouri to William Zebedee and Nellie Jane (McCoy) Jeffries and moved to Hartford City as a youth. Leo served in the U. S. Army during W. W. II and later married Nellie Jean Marker in Selma.
Leo worked at Schorey’s Men’s Wear, then purchased the business and operated it as Leo’s Men’s Wear for 30 years.
He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and started the Cowboy Church seven years ago. He was also a member of the Hartford City Rotary Club for over 50 years.
Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Jean; one son, David (Janel) Jeffries, Indianapolis; one brother, Stan Jeffries, Hartford City; two grandchildren, Matthew Jeffries and Megan Butts; and two great-grandchildren, Kameron and Kaleigh Butts.
He was preceded in death by one son, Randy, one sister, Vertrice Morgan, and four brothers, Warren, Raymond, Lowell and Ralph Jeffries.
Funeral services will be at Trinity U. M. Church, 303 N. Walnut St., Hartford City at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 3 with Pastor Dustin Jones and Rev. John Parks officiating. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to services Saturday at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the Trinity United Methodist Church.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at: watersfuneralhomes.com.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
DALE HUTSON
Hartford City, Indiana
Larry Dale Hutson, 72, of rural Hartford City, died Sunday morning, August 21, 2011 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.
A native of Madison County, he was born December 22, 1938 to Carl Fredrick and Margaret (Girton) Hutson and was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving from 1961-63.
Dale married Laura Wittrock on June 24, 1961 at Bealls Chapel, rural Madison County, and moved to Blackford County in 1970.
He was employed over the years by Aroma Elevator, Frankton Mill, Matthews Feed & Grain, and later Fishel Corporation, in addition to farming.
Dale was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, Shamrock Lakes.
He is survived by his wife, Laura; sons, Danny (Miggin), Summitville and David (Julie), Upland; six grandchildren, Michael, Christina, Miranda, Brendan, Hayley and Danyelle Hutson. His brother, Dennis, preceded him in death in 2007.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 25 in Pleasant Grove U. M. Church, Blackford County Road 300 S and Angling Pike. Burial with military rites by Cicero American Legion Post 341 will be at 3:00 p.m. Thursday at Carey Cemetery, North of Strawtown.
Visitation will be Wednesday, August 24, from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City and 9:30 – 11:00 Thursday at the church.
Memorials may be made to: St. Vincent’s Foundation, Solid Organ Transplant Fund, 8402 Harcourt Rd., Ste 210, Indianapolis, IN 46240.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at watersfuneralhomes.com.
Monday, August 22, 2011
HUGH R. SCOTT
Hartford City, IN
Hugh R. Scott, 86, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Heritage Pointe, Warren.
A Hartford City native, he was born May 24, 1925 to Hugh E. and Lois B. (Rawlings) Scott and was a 1942 graduate of Hartford City High School. Hugh also graduated from Indiana Business College.
He married Marilyn Blankenbeker in Hartford City on April 20, 1968 and she survives.
Hugh was a lifetime resident of Hartford City, retiring from Fulton Glass Company, as Secretary-Treasurer. In May of 2010 he and his wife moved to Heritage Pointe in Warren, Indiana
Hugh loved to travel and had been to all fifty states, as well as several foreign countries. An avid racing fan, he especially enjoyed the Indianapolis 500. He was an active and longtime member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Hartford City, the Elks Lodge #625, the Blackford County Historical Society and the Hartford City Cemetery Association. He also served on the Blackford County Council.
In addition to his wife, Marilyn, one brother, Allan Scott, Hartford City survives. Also surviving are a sister-in-law, Lois Deskewies of Tennessee and several nieces and nephews. One brother, Jerry Scott is deceased.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, Aug. 24th, in Zion Lutheran Church, 308 S. Monroe St., Hartford City, with Pastor David Fleener officiating. Burial will follow the service at Hartford City Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday, August 23 from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City and Wednesday from 10 – 11:00 A.M. at the church.
Memorials may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church, or the Hartford City Cemetery Association, with envelopes available at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at watersfuneralhomes.com.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
HELEN E. HODGES
HARTFORD CITY, IN
Helen Elizabeth Hodges, 95, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at her home.
The daughter of John S. and Ann Crawford, she was born February 7, 1916 in Ludington, Michigan. She graduated from St. Francis Nursing School in Evanston, Illinois and worked as a private duty nurse. On August 11, 1939, she married F. Robert Hodges.
A resident of Hartford City since 1966, Helen was active in the community, was manager of Sinclair Glass Store, and was a member of Psi Iota Xi Sorority, Alpha Mu Chapter.
Survivors include: four sons, Fredrick Robert Hodges, Jr., Chicago, Lee S. Hodges, Sun City, Arizona, William F. Hodges, Fulton, Texas, and David C. Hodges, Hartford City; one daughter, Joyce A. Busscher, Golf, Illinois; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one grandchild, a brother, Jack Crawford and sister, Hazel Crawford.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. August 9 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Father Keith Hosey officiating. Entombment will follow at Gardens of Memory, Muncie.
Friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 8 at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to: Psi Iota Xi Sorority, Blackford County Animal Shelter, or Family Hospice & Palliative Care.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at watersfuneralhomes.com
Helen Elizabeth Hodges, 95, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at her home.
The daughter of John S. and Ann Crawford, she was born February 7, 1916 in Ludington, Michigan. She graduated from St. Francis Nursing School in Evanston, Illinois and worked as a private duty nurse. On August 11, 1939, she married F. Robert Hodges.
A resident of Hartford City since 1966, Helen was active in the community, was manager of Sinclair Glass Store, and was a member of Psi Iota Xi Sorority, Alpha Mu Chapter.
Survivors include: four sons, Fredrick Robert Hodges, Jr., Chicago, Lee S. Hodges, Sun City, Arizona, William F. Hodges, Fulton, Texas, and David C. Hodges, Hartford City; one daughter, Joyce A. Busscher, Golf, Illinois; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one grandchild, a brother, Jack Crawford and sister, Hazel Crawford.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. August 9 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Father Keith Hosey officiating. Entombment will follow at Gardens of Memory, Muncie.
Friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 8 at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to: Psi Iota Xi Sorority, Blackford County Animal Shelter, or Family Hospice & Palliative Care.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at watersfuneralhomes.com
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
George M. Reidy, 81
HARTFORD CITY, IN
George M. Reidy, 81, prominent Hartford City industrialist, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at IU Health Blackford Community Hospital, while in the company of his loving family.
A native and life long resident of Hartford City, he was born April 29, 1930 to Timothy Patrick and Helen Marie(Rapp) Reidy. George graduated from Hartford City High School in 1947, then the University of Notre Dame in 1952.
George served his country in the U.S. Navy, aboard the U.S.S. Higbee, as a gunnery officer during the Korean conflict, returning to Hartford City to marry Karleen O’Connell, February 12, 1955.
Mr. Reidy was the President of Hartford Glass Company, founded by his father in 1939. A member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, he was a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus of Emil A. Schweier council #1639, the AMVETS, a Lifetime member of the American Legion Post #159 and was a founding member of the Blackford County Humane Society.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Karleen; Children; Michael (Carma) Reidy, Pete(Ruth) Reidy, Tom Reidy, Colleen (Greg) Dickey, Dave (Kim) Reidy, Maureen Hall, Helen (Jon)Kelley and Christopher (Mary Jo)Reidy. 29 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death are his parents; sister, Barbara Breisch; brothers, Timothy Patrick Reidy II and Richard K. Reidy.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 23, 2011 in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 209 S. Spring St., with Rev. David J. Newton as celebrant. Burial will follow, with military graveside rites by the Dunkirk American Legion in the Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call at Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City, from 1 – 4 & 6 – 8 p.m. Friday, July 22 and 9:00 to 9:40 a.m. Saturday. The Christian wake service will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Friday.
Memorials may be made in the form of masses to the church, or to the Blackford County Animal Shelter c/o Dr. G.O. Parks, 1905 W. Water St., Hartford City, IN 47348.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at watersfuneralhomes.com.
George M. Reidy, 81, prominent Hartford City industrialist, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at IU Health Blackford Community Hospital, while in the company of his loving family.
A native and life long resident of Hartford City, he was born April 29, 1930 to Timothy Patrick and Helen Marie(Rapp) Reidy. George graduated from Hartford City High School in 1947, then the University of Notre Dame in 1952.
George served his country in the U.S. Navy, aboard the U.S.S. Higbee, as a gunnery officer during the Korean conflict, returning to Hartford City to marry Karleen O’Connell, February 12, 1955.
Mr. Reidy was the President of Hartford Glass Company, founded by his father in 1939. A member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, he was a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus of Emil A. Schweier council #1639, the AMVETS, a Lifetime member of the American Legion Post #159 and was a founding member of the Blackford County Humane Society.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Karleen; Children; Michael (Carma) Reidy, Pete(Ruth) Reidy, Tom Reidy, Colleen (Greg) Dickey, Dave (Kim) Reidy, Maureen Hall, Helen (Jon)Kelley and Christopher (Mary Jo)Reidy. 29 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death are his parents; sister, Barbara Breisch; brothers, Timothy Patrick Reidy II and Richard K. Reidy.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 23, 2011 in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 209 S. Spring St., with Rev. David J. Newton as celebrant. Burial will follow, with military graveside rites by the Dunkirk American Legion in the Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call at Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City, from 1 – 4 & 6 – 8 p.m. Friday, July 22 and 9:00 to 9:40 a.m. Saturday. The Christian wake service will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Friday.
Memorials may be made in the form of masses to the church, or to the Blackford County Animal Shelter c/o Dr. G.O. Parks, 1905 W. Water St., Hartford City, IN 47348.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at watersfuneralhomes.com.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
BRENDA (ERVIN) HOLTZLEITER FREEMAN
Hartford City, Indiana
Brenda K. (Ervin) Holtzleiter Freeman, 49, died Sunday morning, July 3, at her home after a short, but valiant battle with cancer.
She was born in Marion on June 23, 1962, the daughter of John R. and Bonnie J. (Brammer) Ervin. Brenda graduated from Blackford High School in 1981 and was a life resident of the area. She married Jacob Freeman in Marion on February 20, 1997.
She was employed by Pierce Companies, Upland, for 24 years, where she had belonged to the RDWSU Unit D Union.
Survivors include her husband, Jacob Freeman; step-children, Jacob Hess, Tylor Freeman and Tabitha Hess; brother, Joe (Cindy) Ervin, Hartford City; sisters, Charlene Fischer, Salem, VA and Deb Townsend, Montpelier; nieces and nephews, Jeremy Bond, Cody Fischer, Jared Ervin, Heather Ervin, Amanda Ervin, Amy Sutton and Jessie Whitesell.
She was preceded in death by her father, John Robert Ervin, January 10, 2010, and her mother, Bonnie J. Ervin, November 3, 1997.
Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 8 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City, with Pastor Dave Morris officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory, Muncie.
Friends may call from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 7 at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Brenda K. (Ervin) Holtzleiter Freeman, 49, died Sunday morning, July 3, at her home after a short, but valiant battle with cancer.
She was born in Marion on June 23, 1962, the daughter of John R. and Bonnie J. (Brammer) Ervin. Brenda graduated from Blackford High School in 1981 and was a life resident of the area. She married Jacob Freeman in Marion on February 20, 1997.
She was employed by Pierce Companies, Upland, for 24 years, where she had belonged to the RDWSU Unit D Union.
Survivors include her husband, Jacob Freeman; step-children, Jacob Hess, Tylor Freeman and Tabitha Hess; brother, Joe (Cindy) Ervin, Hartford City; sisters, Charlene Fischer, Salem, VA and Deb Townsend, Montpelier; nieces and nephews, Jeremy Bond, Cody Fischer, Jared Ervin, Heather Ervin, Amanda Ervin, Amy Sutton and Jessie Whitesell.
She was preceded in death by her father, John Robert Ervin, January 10, 2010, and her mother, Bonnie J. Ervin, November 3, 1997.
Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 8 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City, with Pastor Dave Morris officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory, Muncie.
Friends may call from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 7 at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
LEWIS W. “BILL” TWIBELL
HARTFORD CITY, IN
Lewis W. “Bill” Twibell, 86, passed away Monday, May 2, 2011 in I.U. Health Blackford Community Hospital, after a long illness.
Bill was born February 22, 1925 in Delaware County, the son of Henry and Opal (Reasoner) Twibell. He was a resident of Blackford County most of his life and was a 1943 graduate of Hartford City High School.
An Army veteran of WW II, he had served in the infantry in Germany where he was awarded the Silver Star for bravery in action with the 97th Infantry Division. He had also served in Japan with Occupation Forces.
Bill married Helen Wilson on May 28, 1949 in Hartford City. She survives.
He had worked as a machinist at Warner Gear (Borg Warner) retiring March 1, 1975, after 30 years of employment.
Bill was a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, and was a member of American Legion Post # 159 and a life member of Amvets Post #23, both in Hartford City. He loved to fish and was an avid bowler. He enjoyed carpenter work and had been engaged in farming.
Surviving are: his wife, Helen; his children, Elaine Saylor (Ovie), Franklin, Lewis Twibell, Jr., (Vicki), Eaton, Carol Tarr, Hartford City; three brothers, Glen Twibell (Mildred), Muncie, Earl Twibell and Don Twibell (Patsy), both of Hartford City; a sister, Joanne Dick, Hartford City; a sister-in-law, Margie Twibell, Hartford City; 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son-in-law, Les Tarr, brothers Max and James, sister-in-law, Shirley Twibell, brother-in-law, Robert Dick, sister and brother-in-law, Josephine and James Lloyd.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 6 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Pastor Ron Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in
Union Cemetery, Eaton, with military graveside rites by Delaware County Veterans Organization.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4- 8 p.m. Thursday, May 5 and after 10 a.m. Friday.
Memorials may be made to the Mt. Carmel Church in care of Waters Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
Lewis W. “Bill” Twibell, 86, passed away Monday, May 2, 2011 in I.U. Health Blackford Community Hospital, after a long illness.
Bill was born February 22, 1925 in Delaware County, the son of Henry and Opal (Reasoner) Twibell. He was a resident of Blackford County most of his life and was a 1943 graduate of Hartford City High School.
An Army veteran of WW II, he had served in the infantry in Germany where he was awarded the Silver Star for bravery in action with the 97th Infantry Division. He had also served in Japan with Occupation Forces.
Bill married Helen Wilson on May 28, 1949 in Hartford City. She survives.
He had worked as a machinist at Warner Gear (Borg Warner) retiring March 1, 1975, after 30 years of employment.
Bill was a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, and was a member of American Legion Post # 159 and a life member of Amvets Post #23, both in Hartford City. He loved to fish and was an avid bowler. He enjoyed carpenter work and had been engaged in farming.
Surviving are: his wife, Helen; his children, Elaine Saylor (Ovie), Franklin, Lewis Twibell, Jr., (Vicki), Eaton, Carol Tarr, Hartford City; three brothers, Glen Twibell (Mildred), Muncie, Earl Twibell and Don Twibell (Patsy), both of Hartford City; a sister, Joanne Dick, Hartford City; a sister-in-law, Margie Twibell, Hartford City; 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son-in-law, Les Tarr, brothers Max and James, sister-in-law, Shirley Twibell, brother-in-law, Robert Dick, sister and brother-in-law, Josephine and James Lloyd.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 6 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Pastor Ron Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in
Union Cemetery, Eaton, with military graveside rites by Delaware County Veterans Organization.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4- 8 p.m. Thursday, May 5 and after 10 a.m. Friday.
Memorials may be made to the Mt. Carmel Church in care of Waters Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
CALVIN E. WATERS
CALVIN E. WATERS
MUNCIE, INDIANA
Calvin E. Waters, 86, passed away Thursday, April 21 at The Woodlands, Muncie.
The son of Walter W. and Frances H. (Hone) Waters, he was born August 28, 1924 in Hartford City. He graduated from Hartford City High School in 1942, attended Ball State University and graduated from Indiana University in 1948. Calvin married Margaret Jane Fletcher in Muncie on May 24, 1946. She preceded him in death on April 21, 2008.
Calvin served in the Army Air Corps during WW II and later worked as an accountant at Ball Corporation, Muncie for 38 years, retiring in 1989.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Muncie, the Indiana Varsity Club, Indiana and Ball State Alumni Associations, the Moose Lodge, Muncie and served as the librarian for the Indiana Recording Club, Indianapolis.
Survivors include 2 daughters, Jill K. (Mark) Smith, Oxford, MI and Patricia (Philip) Greenburg, Jonesboro, 1 son, Michael Waters, Franklin, TN and 2 grandchildren, Emily Beth (Aaron) Wiley and Timothy Eugene Baughman and a great-grandson, Nicholas Fletcher Wiley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a brother Kenneth, who died in WW II and a sister, Hope Knoderer.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, April 25 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with his son, Pastor Michael Waters, officiating. Private burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Monday.
Memorials may be sent to The Woodlands, Muncie, c/o Waters Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
MUNCIE, INDIANA
Calvin E. Waters, 86, passed away Thursday, April 21 at The Woodlands, Muncie.
The son of Walter W. and Frances H. (Hone) Waters, he was born August 28, 1924 in Hartford City. He graduated from Hartford City High School in 1942, attended Ball State University and graduated from Indiana University in 1948. Calvin married Margaret Jane Fletcher in Muncie on May 24, 1946. She preceded him in death on April 21, 2008.
Calvin served in the Army Air Corps during WW II and later worked as an accountant at Ball Corporation, Muncie for 38 years, retiring in 1989.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Muncie, the Indiana Varsity Club, Indiana and Ball State Alumni Associations, the Moose Lodge, Muncie and served as the librarian for the Indiana Recording Club, Indianapolis.
Survivors include 2 daughters, Jill K. (Mark) Smith, Oxford, MI and Patricia (Philip) Greenburg, Jonesboro, 1 son, Michael Waters, Franklin, TN and 2 grandchildren, Emily Beth (Aaron) Wiley and Timothy Eugene Baughman and a great-grandson, Nicholas Fletcher Wiley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a brother Kenneth, who died in WW II and a sister, Hope Knoderer.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, April 25 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with his son, Pastor Michael Waters, officiating. Private burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Monday.
Memorials may be sent to The Woodlands, Muncie, c/o Waters Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
MUNCIE, INDIANA
Calvin E. Waters, 86, passed away Thursday, April 21 at The Woodlands, Muncie.
The son of Walter W. and Frances H. (Hone) Waters, he was born August 28, 1924 in Hartford City. He graduated from Hartford City High School in 1942, attended Ball State University and graduated from Indiana University in 1948. Calvin married Margaret Jane Fletcher in Muncie on May 24, 1946. She preceded him in death on April 21, 2008.
Calvin served in the Army Air Corps during WW II and later worked as an accountant at Ball Corporation, Muncie for 38 years, retiring in 1989.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Muncie, the Indiana Varsity Club, Indiana and Ball State Alumni Associations, the Moose Lodge, Muncie and served as the librarian for the Indiana Recording Club, Indianapolis.
Survivors include 2 daughters, Jill K. (Mark) Smith, Oxford, MI and Patricia (Philip) Greenburg, Jonesboro, 1 son, Michael Waters, Franklin, TN and 2 grandchildren, Emily Beth (Aaron) Wiley and Timothy Eugene Baughman and a great-grandson, Nicholas Fletcher Wiley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a brother Kenneth, who died in WW II and a sister, Hope Knoderer.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, April 25 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with his son, Pastor Michael Waters, officiating. Private burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Monday.
Memorials may be sent to The Woodlands, Muncie, c/o Waters Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
MUNCIE, INDIANA
Calvin E. Waters, 86, passed away Thursday, April 21 at The Woodlands, Muncie.
The son of Walter W. and Frances H. (Hone) Waters, he was born August 28, 1924 in Hartford City. He graduated from Hartford City High School in 1942, attended Ball State University and graduated from Indiana University in 1948. Calvin married Margaret Jane Fletcher in Muncie on May 24, 1946. She preceded him in death on April 21, 2008.
Calvin served in the Army Air Corps during WW II and later worked as an accountant at Ball Corporation, Muncie for 38 years, retiring in 1989.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Muncie, the Indiana Varsity Club, Indiana and Ball State Alumni Associations, the Moose Lodge, Muncie and served as the librarian for the Indiana Recording Club, Indianapolis.
Survivors include 2 daughters, Jill K. (Mark) Smith, Oxford, MI and Patricia (Philip) Greenburg, Jonesboro, 1 son, Michael Waters, Franklin, TN and 2 grandchildren, Emily Beth (Aaron) Wiley and Timothy Eugene Baughman and a great-grandson, Nicholas Fletcher Wiley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a brother Kenneth, who died in WW II and a sister, Hope Knoderer.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, April 25 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with his son, Pastor Michael Waters, officiating. Private burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Monday.
Memorials may be sent to The Woodlands, Muncie, c/o Waters Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
Friday, April 8, 2011
LAWRENCE J. STROUP
HARTFORD CITY, IN
Lawrence J. Stroup, 94, passed away Wednesday, April 6 in Miller’s Merry Manor.
A native of Blackford County, he was born on January 11, 1917 to Lawrence H. and Clara B. (Marshall) Stroup. He attended Hartford City Schools and married Cecilia. R. Pursley in Hartford City on February 1, 1947.
Mr. Stroup worked for St. Joe Paper Company for many years, retiring in 1982.
He was an Army Air Corps veteran of WW II and was a 45 year member of the American Legion. Lawrence was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Cecilia R.; two daughters, Jenny A. Tsakkos, Bluffton and Kay Fernandez, Naples, FL; one son, Patrick Stroup, Indianapolis; ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Elizabeth, a son, David, two brothers, James and Glen and a sister, Hazel Gill.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Dave Newton at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 9 in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 209 S. Spring St., Hartford City. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery with military graveside rites.
Friends may call at Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City from 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 8. A Christian Wake Service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
Lawrence J. Stroup, 94, passed away Wednesday, April 6 in Miller’s Merry Manor.
A native of Blackford County, he was born on January 11, 1917 to Lawrence H. and Clara B. (Marshall) Stroup. He attended Hartford City Schools and married Cecilia. R. Pursley in Hartford City on February 1, 1947.
Mr. Stroup worked for St. Joe Paper Company for many years, retiring in 1982.
He was an Army Air Corps veteran of WW II and was a 45 year member of the American Legion. Lawrence was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Cecilia R.; two daughters, Jenny A. Tsakkos, Bluffton and Kay Fernandez, Naples, FL; one son, Patrick Stroup, Indianapolis; ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Elizabeth, a son, David, two brothers, James and Glen and a sister, Hazel Gill.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Dave Newton at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 9 in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 209 S. Spring St., Hartford City. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery with military graveside rites.
Friends may call at Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City from 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 8. A Christian Wake Service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
Monday, March 28, 2011
DELORES E. McINTIRE
Hartford City, Indiana
Delores E. McIntire, 91, passed away Friday, March 25 in Woodcrest Nursing Center, Decatur.
The daughter of John and Faye (Bookout) Powers, she was born April 6, 1919 in Hartford City. She married Leo G. McIntire on October 3, 1936 in Hartford City. His death occurred September 12, 1990.
A homemaker, Delores had worked as a nurse’s aide at Blackford County Hospital for over 15 years. She had formerly attended Dunkirk Church of the Nazarene.
Survivors include three sons, Phillip McIntire, Gas City, David (Jo Ellen) McIntire, Decatur, and J.R. (Lanelle) McIntire, Kokomo, six grandchildren, Casey (Gary) Morrison, Mike (Missy) McIntire, Mark (Carrie) McIntire, Kelly (Josh) Roby, Scarlett Boothe and Ryan McIntire, thirteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two brothers, Bobby and Donald Powers.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 30 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with her son, David McIntire officiating. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory, Muncie.
Friends may call from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and after 9:00 a.m. Wednesday at Waters Funeral Home.
The family requests memorials be made to the Dunkirk Church of the Nazarene, 226 E. Center St., Dunkirk, IN 47336.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Delores E. McIntire, 91, passed away Friday, March 25 in Woodcrest Nursing Center, Decatur.
The daughter of John and Faye (Bookout) Powers, she was born April 6, 1919 in Hartford City. She married Leo G. McIntire on October 3, 1936 in Hartford City. His death occurred September 12, 1990.
A homemaker, Delores had worked as a nurse’s aide at Blackford County Hospital for over 15 years. She had formerly attended Dunkirk Church of the Nazarene.
Survivors include three sons, Phillip McIntire, Gas City, David (Jo Ellen) McIntire, Decatur, and J.R. (Lanelle) McIntire, Kokomo, six grandchildren, Casey (Gary) Morrison, Mike (Missy) McIntire, Mark (Carrie) McIntire, Kelly (Josh) Roby, Scarlett Boothe and Ryan McIntire, thirteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two brothers, Bobby and Donald Powers.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 30 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with her son, David McIntire officiating. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory, Muncie.
Friends may call from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and after 9:00 a.m. Wednesday at Waters Funeral Home.
The family requests memorials be made to the Dunkirk Church of the Nazarene, 226 E. Center St., Dunkirk, IN 47336.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
MARJORIE LOIS SIMS
HARTFORD CITY, INDIANA
Marjorie Lois Sims, 93, passed away Tuesday, March 15 at Miller’s Merry Manor.
She was born November 8, 1917 to Clifford and Henrietta (Tappy) Risley. Sr. in Wells County. She graduated from Hartford City High School and married Orval “Bud” Sims in Hartford City on December 25, 1937. His death occurred June 21, 1998.
Marjorie was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, a charter member of Rho Chapter of Omega Nu Tau Sorority, Business & Professional Women, Research Club and several other clubs. She had worked at Fort Wayne Corrugated, 3-M and Manpower.
Survivors include: son, Mark (Menena) Sims, Hartford City; grandchildren, Leslie (Brent)Van Skyock, Portland, Megan Twibell (companion, Allen Speidel), Chris (Leslie) Smith, Aaron Smith (companion, Ashley Coleman), Brandi (Shane) Ehrhart, and Steven Sims, all of Hartford City; great-grandchildren, Cody Davis, Chelsea Davis, Jordan Daily, Jamie Twibell, Jared Twibell, Jaycee Twibell, Abby Speidel, Alyssa Smith, Evan Smith, Madison Smith, KayLee Sims and Briana Ehrhart; one brother, Clifford (Berniece) Risley, Jr., Thousand Oaks, CA.
Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Doran Sims in 2001, and a sister, Esther Hendricks.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 19 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 – 7 p.m. Friday and after noon on Saturday.
Memorials may be made to the donor’s favorite charity.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
Marjorie Lois Sims, 93, passed away Tuesday, March 15 at Miller’s Merry Manor.
She was born November 8, 1917 to Clifford and Henrietta (Tappy) Risley. Sr. in Wells County. She graduated from Hartford City High School and married Orval “Bud” Sims in Hartford City on December 25, 1937. His death occurred June 21, 1998.
Marjorie was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, a charter member of Rho Chapter of Omega Nu Tau Sorority, Business & Professional Women, Research Club and several other clubs. She had worked at Fort Wayne Corrugated, 3-M and Manpower.
Survivors include: son, Mark (Menena) Sims, Hartford City; grandchildren, Leslie (Brent)Van Skyock, Portland, Megan Twibell (companion, Allen Speidel), Chris (Leslie) Smith, Aaron Smith (companion, Ashley Coleman), Brandi (Shane) Ehrhart, and Steven Sims, all of Hartford City; great-grandchildren, Cody Davis, Chelsea Davis, Jordan Daily, Jamie Twibell, Jared Twibell, Jaycee Twibell, Abby Speidel, Alyssa Smith, Evan Smith, Madison Smith, KayLee Sims and Briana Ehrhart; one brother, Clifford (Berniece) Risley, Jr., Thousand Oaks, CA.
Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Doran Sims in 2001, and a sister, Esther Hendricks.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 19 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 – 7 p.m. Friday and after noon on Saturday.
Memorials may be made to the donor’s favorite charity.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
CHARLES F. LIGHTLE
McCordsville, In
Charles F. Lightle, 78, died Monday, March 14 at his daughter’s residence in McCordsville.
He was born in Wells County on August 10, 1932 to Marzelos and Vivian (Townsend) Lightle. He graduated from Holy Family Catholic School in 1946 and graduated from Hartford City High School in 1950. He had resided in Anderson for 22 years prior to moving to McCordsville.
Charles served in the Air Force during the Korean War and worked for Fisher Body, Marion, retiring after 27 years of employment.
Charles was a member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics, the UAW, Marion, and was an avid Cubs fan.
Surviving are two sons, James (Joan) Lightle, Charlotte, NC and George (companion, Billy) Lightle, Orlando, Florida, one daughter, Cindy (Donald) Royse, McCordsville, three brothers, John (Marsha) Bauer, Hartford City, John and Neldon Lightle, both of Marion, one sister, Rose Marie (Steve) Brown, Jonesboro, and a half-sister, Nancy Lightle. Also surviving are ten grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and several aunts.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother, step-father, George H. Bauer, brothers, George F. Bauer and Lyle Lightle, companion, Mary Biddle, and two step-daughters, Renee Fox and Tina McNannee.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be concelebrated by Father Dave Newton and Father Robert Williams at 11 a.m. March 17 in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 209 S. Spring St., Hartford City. Burial will follow with military rites in Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call at Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Home, 229 S. Rangeline Road, Anderson, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 16 and evening visitation will be at Waters Funeral Home, Hartford City from 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday. A Christian Wake Service will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Waters Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to American Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
Charles F. Lightle, 78, died Monday, March 14 at his daughter’s residence in McCordsville.
He was born in Wells County on August 10, 1932 to Marzelos and Vivian (Townsend) Lightle. He graduated from Holy Family Catholic School in 1946 and graduated from Hartford City High School in 1950. He had resided in Anderson for 22 years prior to moving to McCordsville.
Charles served in the Air Force during the Korean War and worked for Fisher Body, Marion, retiring after 27 years of employment.
Charles was a member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics, the UAW, Marion, and was an avid Cubs fan.
Surviving are two sons, James (Joan) Lightle, Charlotte, NC and George (companion, Billy) Lightle, Orlando, Florida, one daughter, Cindy (Donald) Royse, McCordsville, three brothers, John (Marsha) Bauer, Hartford City, John and Neldon Lightle, both of Marion, one sister, Rose Marie (Steve) Brown, Jonesboro, and a half-sister, Nancy Lightle. Also surviving are ten grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and several aunts.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother, step-father, George H. Bauer, brothers, George F. Bauer and Lyle Lightle, companion, Mary Biddle, and two step-daughters, Renee Fox and Tina McNannee.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be concelebrated by Father Dave Newton and Father Robert Williams at 11 a.m. March 17 in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 209 S. Spring St., Hartford City. Burial will follow with military rites in Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call at Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Home, 229 S. Rangeline Road, Anderson, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 16 and evening visitation will be at Waters Funeral Home, Hartford City from 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday. A Christian Wake Service will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Waters Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to American Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
Sunday, February 27, 2011
BETHEL E. HALL
HARTFORD CITY, IN
Bethel E. Hall, 92, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2011, at Northwest Manor, Indianapolis.
A native of Jay County, she was born June 2, 1918 to Fred and Ruth (Cray) Iliff. She graduated from Bryant High School in 1937 and lived in Jay County prior to moving to Hartford City in 1961. Bethel married John Hall in Portland on July 29, 1961. Mr. Hall passed away January 1, 2002.
Bethel had worked at Franklin Electric in Bluffton for 20 years and at Blackford County Hospital for 15 years.
She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and the Altar & Rosary Society.
Survivors include: three daughters, Marian Warner, Hartford City, Alberta Close, Bluffton and Norma (Jean) Lawler, Indianapolis; a son, George Brewster, Pennville; two brothers, Ronnie (Roberta) Iliff and Donnie (Patricia) Iliff, both of Portland; two sisters, Oma Jane Uran and Nelda Arta, both of California; 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, Dwight Brewster, seven brothers, three sisters and a grandson, Jesse Brewster.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 2 in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 209 S. Spring St., Hartford City by Father Dave Newton. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 1 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City. A Christian Wake service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church or the Blackford Animal Shelter.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
Bethel E. Hall, 92, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2011, at Northwest Manor, Indianapolis.
A native of Jay County, she was born June 2, 1918 to Fred and Ruth (Cray) Iliff. She graduated from Bryant High School in 1937 and lived in Jay County prior to moving to Hartford City in 1961. Bethel married John Hall in Portland on July 29, 1961. Mr. Hall passed away January 1, 2002.
Bethel had worked at Franklin Electric in Bluffton for 20 years and at Blackford County Hospital for 15 years.
She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and the Altar & Rosary Society.
Survivors include: three daughters, Marian Warner, Hartford City, Alberta Close, Bluffton and Norma (Jean) Lawler, Indianapolis; a son, George Brewster, Pennville; two brothers, Ronnie (Roberta) Iliff and Donnie (Patricia) Iliff, both of Portland; two sisters, Oma Jane Uran and Nelda Arta, both of California; 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, Dwight Brewster, seven brothers, three sisters and a grandson, Jesse Brewster.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 2 in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 209 S. Spring St., Hartford City by Father Dave Newton. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 1 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City. A Christian Wake service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church or the Blackford Animal Shelter.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
Friday, February 18, 2011
MARGARETT L. GROSS
HARTFORD CITY, IN
Margarett L. Gross died Thursday, February 17 in I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie.
She was born on April 25, 1946 in Jackson, Kentucky, the daughter of Barlow and Carrie (Johnson) Clemons. She married Bulow L. Gross in Wise, Virginia on August 15, 1968. They moved to Blackford County in 1990 from Cedar Grove, Indiana.
Survivors include her husband, Bulow; one daughter, Jocelyn Fay “Joy” Tague (husband, Mark), Rising Sun, Indiana; one son, Nathan William Gross, Hartford City; one sister, Dora Holbrook, Jackson, Kentucky; five brothers, E. B. Clemons and Jimmy Clemons, both of Somerset, Kentucky, Willard Clemons and Bulow Clemons, Jr., both of Jackson, Kentucky, and Oddis Clemons, Connersville, Indiana; and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Philip, and one brother, Tommy Clemons.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, February 21 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 the funeral home from 2:00-5:00 P.M. Sunday, February 20 and one hour prior to services on Monday.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
Margarett L. Gross died Thursday, February 17 in I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie.
She was born on April 25, 1946 in Jackson, Kentucky, the daughter of Barlow and Carrie (Johnson) Clemons. She married Bulow L. Gross in Wise, Virginia on August 15, 1968. They moved to Blackford County in 1990 from Cedar Grove, Indiana.
Survivors include her husband, Bulow; one daughter, Jocelyn Fay “Joy” Tague (husband, Mark), Rising Sun, Indiana; one son, Nathan William Gross, Hartford City; one sister, Dora Holbrook, Jackson, Kentucky; five brothers, E. B. Clemons and Jimmy Clemons, both of Somerset, Kentucky, Willard Clemons and Bulow Clemons, Jr., both of Jackson, Kentucky, and Oddis Clemons, Connersville, Indiana; and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Philip, and one brother, Tommy Clemons.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, February 21 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 the funeral home from 2:00-5:00 P.M. Sunday, February 20 and one hour prior to services on Monday.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
Sunday, January 30, 2011
MARJORIE JEAN WENTZ
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
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 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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