HARRIETT J. LAPHAM

Hartford City, IN

Harriett J. Lapham, 64, has joined her parents, Kenneth and Mary Hoffman, sisters Patricia L. Hoffman, Jane Ann Hoffman, Ada Hoffman, Mary Jean Mathews, Carol Sue Smith, and husband Dr. Robert Lapham in the Kingdom of Heaven.

Harriett was born June 18, 1949 and passed away in the comfort of her own home on July 1, 2013. She was cared for by Family Life Care Hospice and her loving sisters, Bonetha Haney , Debra E. Townsend, Emmajo Gray, brothers Thomas R. Hoffman (Pat), Kenneth R. Hoffman (Brenda), and nieces, Janie Velasquez (Bob) and Regina Arnold (Doug) in her final days.

Other surviving family members include nieces, Sara Haney, Melissa James (Keith), Cristy Matthews (Kenny), Angela Pulley, Mary Getty and Rosealee Hoffman. Niece Nancy Hutson preceded Harriett in death.

Surviving nephews are Robert Smith (Susie), Jay Hoffman (Kathy), Todd Hoffman (Teri), Jim Lloyd (Vivian), and David Pulley. Several great nieces and nephews also survive Harriett.

Harriett was preceded in death by brothers -in-law Robert Smith, Daniel Haney, and Tom Gray and a sister-in-law, Glenda K. Hoffman.

There will be only a private family viewing at Waters Funeral Home in Hartford City.

A Mass of Christian Burial for the public will be celebrated by Father Dave Newton at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 6 in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 209 S. Spring St., Hartford City. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations may be made to Lifestream Services, 1923 W. Fourth St., Marion, IN 46952, or to the Blackford County Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 70, Hartford City, IN 47348.

We put our faith in Jesus, and we thank all who knew and loved Harriett.

Online condolences may be sent to: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.

 

Kimberly Hornbaker

HARTFORD CITY, IN

            Kimberly L. Hornbaker, 58, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2013, at her home, following a short, but courageous battle with cancer.

            Kim was born in Hartford City, January 8, 1955 and was a 1973 graduate of Muncie South High School.  She married Gail N. Hornbaker on April 24, 1987 in Miami, Florida.  He preceded her in death on November 30, 1993.

            She was a member of the Hartford City American Legion auxiliary and the Hartford City Amvets auxiliary and was well known throughout the community in her occupation as a bartender.  Kim was an avid I.U. fan.

            Surviving family include her daughter, Courtney, her parents, Bill and Mary Michael of Muncie, two step-brothers; Robert W. Michael (Debbie) of Huber Heights, Ohio and Jerry L. Michael of Troy, Ohio.

            In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by a son Croix Nicholas Hornbaker and a step-brother, William D. Michael.

            Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City, with Rev. Nancy Middaugh presiding.  Burial will follow the services in Hartford City Cemetery.

            Visitation will be Tuesday, July 2^nd, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm and one hour prior to services on Wednesday, at the funeral home.

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

Richard Allen Robbins

RICHARD ALLEN ROBBINS

Eaton, Indiana

Richard Allen Robbins, 72, passed away Friday evening, June 28, 2013.

He was born on August 4, 1940, the son of Dewey V. Robbins and Esther M. (Willmann) Robbins and resided in Blackford County his entire life. He graduated in 1958 from Eaton High School.

He was a former factory worker and farmer before being disabled with vision and heart problems.

Richard is survived by one sister, Gloria A. Woolard, Eaton, one niece, Melissa A. Wilkey, Eaton, one great-niece, Malea A. Curtis (friend, Andrew Miller), Crown Point, Indiana, one great-nephew, Marc A. Wilkey, Eaton and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, infant sister, Twila, brother-in-law, James R. Woolard, and nephew, John D. Woolard.

He will be buried next to his parents in Greenlawn Cemetery, Hartford City.

Friends and family may gather at the cemetery for graveside services on Monday, July 1, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Penny Brown will officiate.

Waters Funeral Home, Hartford City, is in charge of arrangements.

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

WILMA H. SMITH

HARTFORD CITY, IN                     

Wilma H. Smith, 90, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2013 in IU Health Blackford Hospital.

Wilma was born in Blackford County September 23, 1922. She attended Carney School as one of three students in a one room school and graduated from Hartford City High School in 1940. She married Kenneth Smith in Muncie on June 28, 1946. His death occurred October 19, 2003.

A homemaker, Wilma had been employed years ago by Bell Telephone Co.

Survivors include guardian, Patricia Yarling (husband, John Yarling, M.D.), Kokomo and special friends, Steve and Traci Ort, Hartford City.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, her daughter, Dr. Jocelyn Smith, who was associated with Whitson Vision, Indianapolis and her favorite pets, Sparky and Molly.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 8 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Rev. Lloyd Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Elizabethtown Cemetery.

Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

Memorials may be sent to Blackford Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 70, Hartford City, IN 47348, ARF, 1209 W. Riggin Rd., Muncie, IN 47303, or Blackford County Little League Assn., P.O. Box 735, Hartford City, IN 47348.

Online condolences may be sent to: www.watersfuneralhomes.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DELBERT D. CARROLL

HARTFORD CITY, IN

Delbert D. Carroll, 84, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013 in Miller’s Merry Manor, Hartford City.

Del was born April 19, 1929 in Shenandoah, Iowa, the son of Leo M. and Lottie (Campbell) Carroll. He was raised in Clarinda, Iowa and graduated from College Springs High School, College Springs, Iowa and later from Clarinda Jr. College.

He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II. Del worked as a salesman at Quality Mills, Lauer’s Clothing Store, Plymouth, Indiana. He moved to Hartford City in 1954 and worked at Stein’s Men’s Wear. He also was an EMT for 10 years and Blackford County Assessor for over 12 years, retiring in 1988.

Del was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus #1639, Elks Lodge, American Legion, Amvets, and the Blackford Country Club.

Surviving are: a brother, Robert (Juanita) Carroll, College Springs, Iowa and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Richard Carroll.

The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 21 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Father Robert Williams officiating. Interment will follow at a later date in Iowa.

Friends may call at Waters Funeral Home from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Memorials may be made to St. John’s Catholic Church, 209 S. Spring St., Hartford City, Indiana 47348.

Online condolences may be sent to: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.

 

 

STEVEN M.KUGA, JR.

HARTFORD CITY, IN

Steven M. Kuga, Jr., 73, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013 in Bridgewater Centre, Hartford City.

He was born November 27, 1939 in East Chicago, Indiana, to Steven and Elizabeth (Mayer) Kuga, Sr. Steve graduated from American School, Chicago, and served in the Army.

Steve worked as a truck driver for Midwest Metal and moved to Hartford City in 1976.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 17 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Pastor Matthew Miller officiating. Burial will be in Hartford City Cemetery.

Friends may call from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Friday.

Online condolences may be sent to: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.

 

 

JANET E. CHARNLEY

HARTFORD CITY, INDIANA

Janet E. Charnley, 64, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2013 in I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital.

She was born on January 20, 1949 to Carl Robert “Bob” and Mary (Baker) Futrell in Hartford City, Indiana. Janet graduated from Hartford City High School in 1967 and married Nicholas Charnley on November 2, 1968.

She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.

Janet is survived by her husband, Nicholas; two sons, Nick (Neena) Charnley, Hartford City, and Josh (Jaime) Charnley, Hartford City; three daughters, Gayle (Steve) Zavattaro, Hartford City, Marie Bartrum, Upland, and Rita “Libby” (Dave) Willmann, Hartford City; her father, Carl Robert Futrell, Hartford City, and her mother, Mary Taylor, Muncie; ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and five siblings, Judy Futrell, Cindy Futrell, Nancy Griffith, Bobby (Rita) Futrell, and Bill (Allicia) Futrell.

She was preceded in death by her son, Jimmy Charnley.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Dave Newton at 10 A.M. Thursday, April 18, 2013 in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 209 S. Spring St., Hartford City. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.

Friends may call at Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 and from 9:00 to 9:30 A.M. on Thursday.

A Christian Wake Service will be held at 5 P.M. Wednesday at Waters Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be sent to: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.