MARK A. HALL SR.

HARTFORD CITY, IN

Mark Anthony Hall Sr., 48, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, December 20, 2013 at his home.

Mark was born on July 25, 1965, in Hartford City to William Ralph and Norma Oretha (King) Hall and attended school here. He married Lisa Blakley on July 5, 1986 in Hartford City. Mark was the family teaser and practical joker and enjoyed keeping the family on their toes by “keeping ‘em stirred.”

He is survived by his wife Lisa; children, Mark A. Hall Jr. (Brandi Mills) of Hartford City, Wendy (Richard) Barkdull of Hartford City and Helen (Wayne) Ripberger of Muncie; five grandchildren, Shanna & Kloe, Barbara, Makayla & Dakota.  Four brothers; Mike (Zondra) Hall, Rocky (Lori) Hall, Jeff (Edie) Hall, and Tim (Dreama) Hall; and two sisters, Darlene Bowman and Debbie Overla.

Preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Gary Hall and Larry Hall, a sister Brenda Hall and two brothers-in-law, Larry Bowman and Jim Overla.

Funeral service is at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 28, 2013 in Waters Funeral Home 501 W. Washington St., with Rev. Bobby Thomas presiding. Cremation will follow the service.

Visitation will be on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 2:00 o’clock.

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

PAULINE D. BATES

HARTFORD CITY

Pauline Deloris (Kirkpatrick) Bates, 90, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2013 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie.

She was born June 15, 1923 in Delaware County, the daughter of Viola Kirkpatrick and graduated from Hartford City High School in 1942.

Pauline married Lewis E. Bates on October 7, 1967.  He preceded her in death on December 16, 1987.

She was employed at 3-M in machine assembly.

Surviving are: several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, including a special granddaughter, Lisa (Jack) McDonald; two step-sons, Bill (Janet) Bates, Palm Desert, California and Jack (Sue) Bates, Hartford City; special friend, Tim Norris and his family, as well as Jerry Elwood; several nephews and nieces and several great-nephews and great-nieces.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, a step-daughter, Esther Wright, and two brothers, Robert and Edwin Marshall.

Funeral services will be Friday, December 27 at 4:00 p.m. in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City, with Rev. Raymond Lake presiding. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Friday.

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

 

GLORIA JEAN MOORE

HARTFORD CITY

Gloria Jean (Jaynes) Moore, 77, passed away Friday, December 13, 2013 at her home.

Gloria was born in Indianapolis on January 20, 1936 to Ferdinand Francis Jaynes, Sr. and Juanita (Hazelrigg) Jaynes. She married James M. Moore, Jr. on April 21, 1952 in Indianapolis and moved to Hartford City in 1968.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed scrapbooking, cross stitching and her flower garden.

Gloria attended Calvary Christian the Lighthouse Church.

Survivors include: a son, Jimmy (Rhonda) Moore, two daughters, Terry (Jim) Roberts and Tracy (Jay) Godfrey, all of Hartford City; seven grandchildren, Christy (Dennis) Bailey, James Matthew Roberts, Jamie (Carli) Moore, James Ryan Moore, Rachel Moore, Andy (Crystal) Godfrey and Cory James Godfrey; five great-grandchildren, Dillon James Bailey, Jaylon Bailey, Jordyn Bailey, Taylor Godfrey, and Kamdyn Godfrey; three sisters, Mary Norris, Corydon, Sandy Denton, Gosport, and Wanda Norris, Louisville, KY.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James, her parents and a brother.

Funeral services will be Monday, December 16, 2013 at 2:00 P.M.  in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City, with Pastors Troy Kaufman and Chris Neel officiating. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.

Visitation will be Sunday, December 15 from 5 – 8 P.M. and one hour prior to services on Monday

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

JEREMY W. MOON

HARTFORD CITY, IN

Jeremy W. Moon, 34, passed away, Friday, December 6, 2013 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Muncie on May 27, 1979, the son of Jerry K. and Pamela J. (Eller) Moon.  Jeremy attended Muncie schools including Muncie Southside.  He loved football, especially the Indianapolis Colts and loved spending time with his son, his nieces and nephews and family.  He also loved music.

Jeremy is survived by his mother, Pam Coats, of Hartford City, his son, William Brausa-Moon, of Muncie, two brothers, Stephen J. Clifford (Shoshannah), of Hartford City, and Robert Clifford (Candy), of Muncie, two sisters, Melissa Stiffler (Chris), of Hartford City and Beth Smith, of Muncie, maternal grandparents, Stan and Judy Eller, of Des Moines, paternal grandmother, Mary Moon, step-father: Stephen R. Clifford, both of Muncie, nine nephews, six nieces, several aunts, uncles, and cousins, and his beloved dogs, Roxie and Holly.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry K. Moon, his paternal grandfather, Shelly Moon, grandparents, Robert and Joann Cannon, and an uncle, Robert Cannon II, and a nephew.

Graveside rites will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Strong Cemetery in Albany, with Pastor Frank Oakman presiding.

Visitation for family and friends will be on Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. prior to the graveside service, at Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City.

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

JACK L. WHITESELL

ROLL, IN

Jack L. Whitesell, 77, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2013 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.

Jack was born on March 2, 1936 to George W. and Marie (Flatter) Whitesell in Hartford City.

He married Carol E. Pierce on March 2, 1957 in Marion, Indiana.

Jack worked for GM in Marion for 42 years, retiring in 2001. He was a life resident of Blackford County.

He loved watching baseball, especially the New York Yankees.

Survivors include his four sons, Tom (Rita) Whitesell of Alexandria, Bill (Lynn) Whitesell of Hartford City, Paul (Kristin) Whitesell of Hartford City, and Kevin (Jessica) Whitesell of Muncie; seven grandchildren, Jennifier Kirk, Kristy Whitesell, Derek Norris, Braden Whitesell, Jaycee Whitesell, Jenna Whitesell, and Kamryn Whitesell; four great-grandchildren, Holly Kirk, Matthew Smith, Melody Garland, and Piper Norris; three siblings, Donnie (Martha) Whitesell, Mary (Ron) Warner, and Jane Maddox, as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol in 2005, his parents, nine brothers, George Whitesell, Larry Whitesell, Darrell Whitesell, Charles Whitesell, Eldon Whitesell, Harry Whitesell, Jerry Whitesell, Thomas Whitesell, and James Whitesell; and two sisters, Letha Hammond, and Wanda Whitesell.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., with Pastor Troy Kaufman officiating. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory, Muncie.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday at the funeral home.

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

THOMAS F. HOLIDAY

HARTFORD CITY, IN

Thomas F. Holiday, 76, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at AMG Specialty Hospital, Muncie after an extended illness.

Thomas was born on February 2, 1937 in Hartford City and was a life resident of this area.

He served his country in the United States Army from 1954 to 1957. After his service, he was employed at Stutz Manufacturing and Sinclair Glass.

Thomas married Dessie C. Jones on June 14, 1957.

He loved fishing and sports. He coached all of his children and never missed any of his grandchildrens’ sporting events. Thomas also loved playing the lottery.

Thomas belonged to the Amvets Post #23 in Hartford City.

Survivors include his wife, Dessie;  five children, Thomas “Tommy” Holiday, of Hartford City, Rita Boozer (Lloyd Litchfield), of Hartford City, Stephen (Monica) Holiday, of Hartford City, Teresa (Christopher) Matney, of Pennville, and Christopher (Michelle) Holiday, of Hartford City; a brother, Joseph Snyder, three sisters, Nancy (Larry) Wisler, Cheryl (Joe) Dill, and Marion Snyder Wright; 17 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Dessie Frances Holiday, father, Talmage Thomas Holiday, mother, Helen Louise Coronato Snyder, and step-father, Bud Snyder.

Military Rites and honors will be at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, November 21, 2013 at the Marion National Cemetery with burial following. Visitation will be from 11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. on Thursday at Waters Funeral Home 501 W. Washington St. Hartford City, prior to the procession departing for the cemetery.

Pallbearers will be his grandsons; Tim Clegg, Richard Wolfe, Timmy Wolfe, Daniel Ring, Derrick Ring, Steve Maddox, Jason Maddox, Ryan Holiday, Thomas Holiday, and Tyson Holiday.

Memorials may be made to the family in care of the funeral home, in lieu of flowers.          

Online condolences for the family, www.watersfuneralhomes.com  

CURT T. FLANAGAN

HARTFORD CITY, IN

Curt T. Flanagan, 62, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at his residence.

Curt was born on March 19, 1951 to Clifford and Frances (Kienle) Flanagan in Evanston, Illinois. He graduated from Montpelier High School in 1969 and attended Elgin Jr. College in Elgin, Illinois.

Curt married Joette Norton on August 21, 1971 at St. Mary’s Church in Montpelier.

He worked for GripCo Fasteners in Montpelier for 25 years and had been employed at Petosky Plastics in Hartford City since their opening.

Curt was an avid golfer belonging to the Lakeview Golf Club in Eaton. He routinely played in the Redeye Tournament in Eaton, as well as the Muncie District Tournament.

Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Joette; three brothers, Chris Flanagan of New Castle, Cliff (Betty) Flanagan of Port Richie, FL, and Charles Flanagan of Aurora, IL; brothers-in-law, Robert Norton, and Mike (Judy) Norton; sisters-in-law, Betty (Joe) Logan, Rosella (Ted) Bales, Barbara (JR.) Mills, and Rosylea (Jerry) Hummer.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, November 15, 2013 at Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., with Father Dave Newton presiding. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery in Montpelier.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Friday at the funeral home.

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