GERALDINE E. (CLEMENTS) VANNATTER
NEW CASTLE, IN
Geraldine E.(Clements) Vannatter, 83, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2009 in Glen Oaks Health Campus, New Castle.
The daughter of Herb and Bernice (Street) Needler, she was born June 21, 1925 in Hartford City. Gerri graduated from Hartford City High School in 1943 and married Robert Clements on July 21, 1946 in Hartford City. After his death on December 2, 1998, she married Leon Vannatter on October 23, 1999 in New Castle. She had resided in Fort Wayne, Bowling Green, Ohio, Hartford City and in New Castle since 1978.
Gerri was a member of the Presbyterian Church, New Castle and had been a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Hartford City. She belonged to PEO and Tri Kappa Sorority.
Surviving are: her husband, Leon, New Castle; a son, Dr. Robert Clements, Greenfield; a daughter, Candy Clements, Reno, Nevada; 2 grandchildren, Ryan and Allison Clements; and a great-grandchild, Baylie Clements.
She was preceded in death by her first husband and 2 brothers, Richard and Jerry Lee Needler.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 13 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Rev. Robert Shaeffer officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Etna Cemetery, Huntington County.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 12 and one hour prior to services on Wednesday.
Memorials may be sent to Alzheimers Association, 50 E 91st Street, Ste 100, Indianapolis, IN 46209-4830.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Vera M. Denton
VERA M. DENTON
Hartford City, Indiana
Vera M. Denton, 85, died Tuesday, April 7, 2009 in Miller’s Merry Manor.
The daughter of Lester and Mary (Watson-Falby)) Van Horn, she was born December 24, 1923 in Muncie. She attended Hartford City schools and lived most of her life in Hartford City. On March 30, 1946 Vera married Donald Denton. His death occurred on May 30, 1994.
Vera was a member of the First Christian Church, a life member of the American Legion Auxiliary, and a member of the Blackford County Hospital Auxiliary. She volunteered many hours with the BCH Auxiliary and also at the VA Hospital, Marion.
Surviving are: one daughter, Mary Ann (Roy) McDaniels, Hartford City; a granddaughter, Wendy (Kevin) O’Rourke, Lebanon; a grandson, Richard (Kendra) Hill, Hartford City; 2 great-granddaughters, Kaitlyn and Allyson O’Rourke; one brother, Robert Van Horn and one sister, Jean Van Horn, both of Hartford City.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Van Horn and a sister, Doris Chipman.
Funeral services will be at11:00 a.m. Friday, April 10 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Rev. William Pieper officiating. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory, Muncie.
Friends may call at Waters Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 9 and one hour prior to services on Friday.
The family requests that memorials be made to the First Christian Church, 500 N. High St., Hartford City.
Hartford City, Indiana
Vera M. Denton, 85, died Tuesday, April 7, 2009 in Miller’s Merry Manor.
The daughter of Lester and Mary (Watson-Falby)) Van Horn, she was born December 24, 1923 in Muncie. She attended Hartford City schools and lived most of her life in Hartford City. On March 30, 1946 Vera married Donald Denton. His death occurred on May 30, 1994.
Vera was a member of the First Christian Church, a life member of the American Legion Auxiliary, and a member of the Blackford County Hospital Auxiliary. She volunteered many hours with the BCH Auxiliary and also at the VA Hospital, Marion.
Surviving are: one daughter, Mary Ann (Roy) McDaniels, Hartford City; a granddaughter, Wendy (Kevin) O’Rourke, Lebanon; a grandson, Richard (Kendra) Hill, Hartford City; 2 great-granddaughters, Kaitlyn and Allyson O’Rourke; one brother, Robert Van Horn and one sister, Jean Van Horn, both of Hartford City.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Van Horn and a sister, Doris Chipman.
Funeral services will be at11:00 a.m. Friday, April 10 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Rev. William Pieper officiating. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory, Muncie.
Friends may call at Waters Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 9 and one hour prior to services on Friday.
The family requests that memorials be made to the First Christian Church, 500 N. High St., Hartford City.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
William R. Sills, Sr., 86
WILLIAM R. SILLS, SR.
HARTFORD CITY, IN
William R. Sills, Sr., 86, died Thursday morning, April 2, in Blackford Community Hospital Emergency Room.
A native and life resident of Blackford County, he was born March 11, 1923 to Floyd and Lucille (Rhine) Sills. A 1941 graduate of Hartford City High School, he was an Army Air Corps veteran of WWII, assigned to the 8th Air Force, 389th Bomb Group, 565th Squadron, stationed at Hethel, England, as an engineer-gunner on a B-24. He participated in 33 combat missions over Germany and occupied territory, and acquired the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters.
He married Margaret Bowen on January 11, 1945 in Hartford City. She preceded him in death on June 13, 2007.
Mr. Sills had been employed at 3-M Company for 26 years, retiring April 1, 1988.
Bill was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, a member and past Grand Knight of the Emil A. Schweier Council #1639 Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post #159, the 3-M Retirees Club and was active with the 389th Bomb Group Association.
Surviving are: 5 sons; William R. (Belinda) Sills, II, Elletsville, IN, Stephen J. (Diane) Sills and Gregory V. (Deidre) Sills, both of Sellersburg, Anthony M. Sills, Lansing, MI, Christopher M. (Deborah) Sills, Hartford City; 2 daughters, M. Suzanne (Thomas) Christle and Amy A. (Dennis) Fisher, both of Fort Wayne; 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Catherine Creager.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Dave Newton at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2009, in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 209 S. Spring St., Hartford City. Burial will be made in the Hartford City Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by American Legion Post #159 Color Guard and Firing Squad.
Friends may call at the Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City from 3-5 and 6-8 p.m. Monday and 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesday. A Christian Wake Service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Memorials may be in the form of masses to the church.
Pallbearers will be: William Sills, III, Ryan Sills, Sean Sills, Timothy Christle, Thomas Christle II, Thadeus Christle, Theodore Christle, Michael Sills, Dennis Fisher and Nathaniel Fisher.
HARTFORD CITY, IN
William R. Sills, Sr., 86, died Thursday morning, April 2, in Blackford Community Hospital Emergency Room.
A native and life resident of Blackford County, he was born March 11, 1923 to Floyd and Lucille (Rhine) Sills. A 1941 graduate of Hartford City High School, he was an Army Air Corps veteran of WWII, assigned to the 8th Air Force, 389th Bomb Group, 565th Squadron, stationed at Hethel, England, as an engineer-gunner on a B-24. He participated in 33 combat missions over Germany and occupied territory, and acquired the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters.
He married Margaret Bowen on January 11, 1945 in Hartford City. She preceded him in death on June 13, 2007.
Mr. Sills had been employed at 3-M Company for 26 years, retiring April 1, 1988.
Bill was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, a member and past Grand Knight of the Emil A. Schweier Council #1639 Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post #159, the 3-M Retirees Club and was active with the 389th Bomb Group Association.
Surviving are: 5 sons; William R. (Belinda) Sills, II, Elletsville, IN, Stephen J. (Diane) Sills and Gregory V. (Deidre) Sills, both of Sellersburg, Anthony M. Sills, Lansing, MI, Christopher M. (Deborah) Sills, Hartford City; 2 daughters, M. Suzanne (Thomas) Christle and Amy A. (Dennis) Fisher, both of Fort Wayne; 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Catherine Creager.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Dave Newton at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2009, in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 209 S. Spring St., Hartford City. Burial will be made in the Hartford City Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by American Legion Post #159 Color Guard and Firing Squad.
Friends may call at the Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City from 3-5 and 6-8 p.m. Monday and 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesday. A Christian Wake Service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Memorials may be in the form of masses to the church.
Pallbearers will be: William Sills, III, Ryan Sills, Sean Sills, Timothy Christle, Thomas Christle II, Thadeus Christle, Theodore Christle, Michael Sills, Dennis Fisher and Nathaniel Fisher.
Jerry D. McDonald, 66
JERRY D. McDONALD
HARTFORD CITY, IN
Jerry D. McDonald, 66, died Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at his home.
The son of Harry G. and Mabel (Rogers) McDonald, he was born June 22, 1942 in Hartford City. He graduated from Hartford City High School in 1962. On November 2, 1962, he married Sue Wine. She survives.
Jerry worked at 3-M Company for 35 years, retiring in 1997. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Surviving are: his wife, Sue; 3 children, Donna (Ronald) Simmons, Pinnacle, NC, Brian McDonald (fiance, Hope Ann O’Connell), Hartford City, and Deanna (Mike) Hammond, Hartford City; 6 grandchildren, Tiffany Vallad, Candace McDonald, Tara Turner, Kara McDonald, Austin McDonald and Michael Hammond,Jr.; 2 great-grandchildren, Jasmine and Jayden Vallad; 3 brothers, Jack (Fay) McDonald, Tom McDonald, and David McDonald; 3 sisters, Rose Starnes, Judy (Harry) Alfrey and Susan McDonald (Vernon Witt), all of Hartford City.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Ernie McDonald, and a grandchild, Tony Vallad.
Funeral services will be at11:00 a.m. Monday, April 6, 2009 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Pastor Rick Clay officiating. Burial will follow in the Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call at Waters Funeral Home from 2:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday, April 5 and after 9:00 a.m. Monday.
Memorials may be directed to the Hartford City Cemetery, P.O. Box 66, Hartford City, IN 47348.
HARTFORD CITY, IN
Jerry D. McDonald, 66, died Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at his home.
The son of Harry G. and Mabel (Rogers) McDonald, he was born June 22, 1942 in Hartford City. He graduated from Hartford City High School in 1962. On November 2, 1962, he married Sue Wine. She survives.
Jerry worked at 3-M Company for 35 years, retiring in 1997. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Surviving are: his wife, Sue; 3 children, Donna (Ronald) Simmons, Pinnacle, NC, Brian McDonald (fiance, Hope Ann O’Connell), Hartford City, and Deanna (Mike) Hammond, Hartford City; 6 grandchildren, Tiffany Vallad, Candace McDonald, Tara Turner, Kara McDonald, Austin McDonald and Michael Hammond,Jr.; 2 great-grandchildren, Jasmine and Jayden Vallad; 3 brothers, Jack (Fay) McDonald, Tom McDonald, and David McDonald; 3 sisters, Rose Starnes, Judy (Harry) Alfrey and Susan McDonald (Vernon Witt), all of Hartford City.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Ernie McDonald, and a grandchild, Tony Vallad.
Funeral services will be at11:00 a.m. Monday, April 6, 2009 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Pastor Rick Clay officiating. Burial will follow in the Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call at Waters Funeral Home from 2:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday, April 5 and after 9:00 a.m. Monday.
Memorials may be directed to the Hartford City Cemetery, P.O. Box 66, Hartford City, IN 47348.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Betty Jane Wilson, 85
HARTFORD CITY - Betty Jane Wilson, 85, former Hartford City resident, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2009 in Osceola Health Care Center, St. Cloud, Florida.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Waters Funeral Home, in Hartford City.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Waters Funeral Home, in Hartford City.
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