Mike Newton's
mother,
Carmen R. Newton, age 94, Logansport, passed away at 1:00 a.m.,
Thursday, December 15, 2011, in Memorial Hospital.Born in Flint, Michigan, on May 7, 1917, she was the daughter of Ebert and Ruth Cunningham Robbins.
Carmen was married to James Glen Newton, who preceded her in death on December 13, 1972.
A 1935 graduate of Peru High School, Carmen retired as a night supervisor from the Logansport State Hospital. She was a member of the former St. Bridget's Church.
Surviving are her children, Carmen Sue Ann (William) Jargstorf, Delphi, Marilyn K. Williams, Kokomo, Mike (Linda) Newton, Naperville, Ill., Janet Ruth Newton, Logansport, Pat Newton, Morrison, Colo., and Terra Joan Newton (Tom Trueb), Delphi; grandchildren, Mark (Diana) Jargstorf, Brent Williams, Darcy (Jason) Gonzales, Kristen (Brian) McCallum and Kelly (Joseph) Haufle.
Also surviving are great grandchildren, Jeremiah, Justin, Alex, Jake, Jordayn, Antonio, and Carmen Rose; nieces and nephews, Nancy, Margaret, Judy and children, Robert Alvey, Joe, Jim, Mary Susan, CeCe, Rosie and children.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, William Holton and James Holton.
Carmen Newton was born in the springtime which may be the reason she loved flowers so well; her garden was awash with the brightness of tulips and daffodils. Lily of the Valley and roses were her favorites along with lilacs which filled the house each April, even though they made her sneeze.
Carmen Newton was a lover of birds; the Indiana cardinal brought her joy. Her grandchildren would call out “look, there’s Grandma Newt’s redbird!” whenever they saw one.
She loved to read, was never without a book. In the hot Indiana summer nights, she would whisper stories to her children as they lay all around her on Big Grandma’s quilt. Weekly trips to the library to find stories on their own were an inherited happy ritual for them.
She was a beauty in high school; her high school graduation picture shows a lovely young girl with a sweet smile and shy eyes. She met the love of her life at a Logansport/Peru high school football game where they wagered a stick of gum on the outcome – he lost. She pasted the gum wrapper in her scrapbook with the breathless notation, “met Red Newton at a football game tonight. He’s cute.” Their marriage lasted until his death and gave them six children, a big white corner house with a brick porch, and a buckeye tree. They shared a love of Big Band music, stealing away to Colonial Gardens where the danced to the sounds of Glen Miller and Woody Herman. And they loved swimming, spending weeks at Culver with their kids and in-laws in a rented cottage called "The Irish".
She was calm and patient midst the tornado of living that six children create. She sewed clothes for her daughters and for her daughters’ dolls. She watched her sons play their way through sports. She made a mean chocolate cake with white icing that even Martha would envy. She loved to drive a car. She liked the Marx Brothers. She saw Fanny Brice when she was sixteen. And Sally Rand at the World’s Fair. She went camping with her son in Utah at age 80. She was filled with humor and with intelligence even at 94. She was reading two books a week and watching Wheel of Fortune and working an impossibly difficult puzzle at the time of her death.
She touched lives with her kindliness and her willingness to love and listen without judging. She truly did make a difference in the lives of others. People remembered her. “How’s your Mom doing?” was a question all of her children heard daily.
She loved her family with a selflessness that is seldom seen. She was kind and gentle with a beauty of heart rarely seen. She was loved and we will miss her.
Services for Carmen Newton will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 19, 2011, at Kroeger Funeral Home. Fr. Donald Eder will officiate.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. B urial will be private in Mount Hope Cemetery immediately following the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Circus City Festival Museum, 154 N. Broadway, Peru, IN, 46970, Logansport Public Library, 616 E. Broadway, Logansport, IN 46947, or Cass County Historical Society, 1004 E. Market Street, Logansport, IN, 46947.
Condolences for the family of Carmen Newton may be left online at www.kroegerfuneralhome.com. (12-18-2011)
South
Glens Falls -- The husband
of Bonnie Frettinger Villa, Richard Thomas Villa, died on Sunday evening,
March 6, 2005, after his struggle with diabetes, concluded
his life's journey peacefully at Saratoga Hospital. He is survived and deeply missed by his wife Bonnie of 36 years, and two children, David Villa of South Glen Falls, and Michael Richard Villa with wife Laurie, of Gibsonton, Florida. Also mourning his loss will be his siblings, Mary Sumner, Peter "Jim" Villa and his wife, Carol, Lucille Russell, Barbara Bardin, and Laura Antonsen.
Richard was predeceased by both parents, Fred and Ada, along with his brother, William Villa, who is survived by our aunt Sarah.
He was born March 23, 1931, in Glens Falls, New York.
In 1949, after high school graduation, he moved to the Illinois area for the summer and joined the United States Navy, where he excelled in aviation and electronics. In 1953, he was honorably discharged and awarded the National Defense Service Medal and a medal for good conduct.
From there, with the Lord in his heart, he traveled to Indiana and joined the Seminary to become a Catholic priest, where he remained God's servant for the next 14 years. Upon visiting various hospitals in the area to give "last rites" and provide blessings to the ill, he met his future wife, Bonnie. He gave up his position with the church to marry Bonnie and start a family.
He eventually moved back to South Glens Falls, New York, to raise his family. He then spent the next 17 years working as a laborer at Finch, Pruyn, Inc., where he made many friends and worked countless hours util his retirement in 1998.
Dick's humorous spirit will continue to remain through those who knew and loved him. He was truly dedicated husband to his wife and a tremendous father.
At Dick's request, he will be cremated immediately and no viewing hours will be scheduled.
The family would like to thank Wesley Nursing Home for taking care of him the past two months, and the Moreau Emergency Squad, Inc. for their tireless efforts in serving our family and community.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to the Moreau Emergency Squad, Inc. 1583 Route 9, Fort Edward, New York 12828.
Since there are no calling hours, please feel free to send correspondence celebrating his life to Bonnie or David Villa at 1 Jackson Aveune, South Glens Falls, New York 12803.
Arrangements are under the direction of Regan & Denny Funeral Home, 94 Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls.
Published in the Post-Star on 3/11/2005. Glens Falls, Warren County, New York. (9-30-2011)
John McIlWain's mother, Marjorie A. McIlwain,
age 91, Logansport, Indiana, passed away at 3:00 p.m., Monday,
September 5, 2011, in Miller’s Merry Manor.Born March 20, 1920, in Detroit, she was the daughter of Hugo J. and Veronica Gross Lienemann.
She was married in Logansport on June 15, 1938, to John R. McIlwain, who preceded her in death on August 23, 2004.
A homemaker, Marjorie was a member of All Saints Catholic Church, All Saints Ladies Society and the Daughters of Isabella. In earlier years she had been active in the Girl Scouts, where she was council treasurer for many years. Marge also enjoyed assisting special needs Girl Scouts in the camping program.
She is survived by son, John P. ( Phyllis) McIlwain, McMurray, Pennsylvania; daughters, [Pat] Ann (Wayne) Nelson, Terra Alta, WV; Mary Ellen (Gene) Eubank, Southwest Ranches, Florida; and Shirley Bowen, Logansport; sisters, Ruth Pugh, West Lafayette; Mary Eloise Harvey, Hanover, PA; and Shirley Bielawski, Bowie, MD. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, as well as a number of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 9, 2011, at Kroeger Funeral Home.
Services will be at 7:00 p.m. at Kroeger Funeral Home, with Deacon Juan Rodriguez officiating.
Burial will be private. (9-19-2011)
The
brother
of classmates Michael and Robert Berndt, Daniel L. Berndt, age 62, Huntington,
formerly of Logansport, Indiana, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Thursday,
September 1, 2011, in Miller's Merry Manor, Huntington.Born February 8, 1949, in Logansport, he was the son of Carl R. and Rubye Sloop Berndt.
He is survived by five brothers, Richard (Phyllis) Berndt, Phillip (Felice) Berndt and Michael Berndt, all of Florida; Robert Berndt, Montana and Gerald (Cindy) Berndt, Logansport. One sister survives, Joan Helms, Michigan, as well as a number of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Berndt.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 6, 2011, at All Saints Catholic Church. Father Michael McKinney will officiate.
Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesday in the Parish Hall Chapel at All Saints Catholic Church. (9-19-2011)
LOGANSPORT
— The
mother of Barbara DeWitt Raisor, Marjorie G. DeWitt, 92, Logansport, Indiana,
passed away at 12:55 p.m. Friday, July 15, 2011, at Logansport
Memorial Hospital.She was born May 30, 1919, in Peru, to Louis Gerald Shambarger and Bernice Esther Cover Shambarger.
She was married on March 23, 1939, in Macy, to Charles Clifford DeWitt, who preceded in death Oct. 17, 1989.
Marge hired in at RBM in 1957, and she retired in 1982. She was a 1938 graduate of Deedsville High School. Her hobbies included fishing, sewing, mushroom hunting, crossword puzzles and reading.
Surviving are daughter, Barbara Raisor and husband, James, Logansport; son, Richard “Dick” DeWitt and wife, Caro, Logansport; brother, Herbert Shambarger and wife, Doris, Roann; five grandchildren, Christi Morris and husband, Paul, Logansport, Karen Smith, Atlanta, Ga., Rob Smith and wife, Crystal, Logansport, Sean DeWitt and wife, Heather, Royal Center, and Cassie Grandstaff and companion, Tim Hodgini, Logansport; great-grandchildren, Gavin Smith, Cooper Smith, Glendon Morris and wife, Eloise, Holland DeWitt, Brooklyn DeWitt, Trenton Peevler, Crystle Vaughan, Megan Vaughan and Tyler Grandstaff.
Four brothers and three sisters preceded her in death.
Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Gundrum Funeral Home, with the Rev. Keith Schreffler officiating. Burial will be at Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Logansport .
Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to your favorite charity. You may sign the guest book and send online condolences at www.gundrumfuneralhome.com. (7-17-2011)
Mary Roberts Sievers' mother, Alberta Ellen Roberts, 89, Logansport, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 11:28 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2011.
Born Feb. 9, 1922, in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of Ershel and Anna Good Smith. She was married Jan. 1, 1938, in Knox, to Harold L. Roberts, who preceded in death.
Alberta retired from the H.W. Gossard Company in 1981 after 32 years of service.
Surviving are four daughters, Anna Day and husband, Bob, Logansport, Beverly Harman and husband, Keith, Bennington, Mary Sievers and husband, Dave, Logansport, and Shirley Joseph and husband, Dick, Albuquerque, N.M.; grandchildren, Michael Day and wife, Janice, Beth Day, and Joni Grandstaff and husband, Jerry, all of Logansport, Matthew Day and wife, Jodi, Leesburg, Va., Mark Day and wife, Sara, Lafayette, Bradley Harman, Madison, Bryan Harman, Seymour, Divana Bowyer and husband, Barry, Marion, Veronica Osborn and husband, Mike, Logansport, John Sievers, Galveston, and Michelle Corona and husband, Art, and Richard Joseph and wife, Stephanie, all of Albuquerque, N.M.; 24 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; two brothers and one sister.
She was preceded in death by four sisters, two brothers, and one great-grandson.
Services will be private and held at a later date with Pastor Mike Osborn officiating.
Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.
There will be no visitation.
Memorials may be made to the donor’s favorite charity.
Gundrum Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Sign the guest book and send online condolences at www.gundrumfuneralhome.com. (6-11-2011)
PARMA,
Ohio — The brother
of classmate Gail Lowe Kem-Mason, Jere L. Lowe, 63, entered into peaceful
rest on Monday, April 18, 2011, at Holy Family Hospice in Parma,
Ohio.He was born Nov. 21, 1947, in Logansport, to Margaret A. Been and Grant E. Lowe. He married Mary Ann Cipra, of Cleveland in May 1970.
He attended Logansport schools, served in the U.S. Navy and played keyboard with several area bands including “Peace & Love” and “Circus Maxx.”
He is survived by his wife; his daughter, Marie (Ray) Wochelle; his son, Charlie; and grandson, Grant R. Wochelle. Also surviving are his mother; his sister, Gail Kem-Mason; nephews, Barry and Brice, all of Muncie; and niece, Erin Kem, Indianapolis. He was preceded in death by his father and his sister, Lori N. Lowe Kem. A memorial service was held in Cleveland on April 23.
Interment of his ashes will be at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery at a later date. Contributions in his honor may be made to Holy Family Hospice, 6707 State Road, Parma OH 44134, or to the American Cancer Society.
Golubski Deliberato Funeral Home, Garfield Heights, Ohio, was in charge of arrangements. (5-22-2011)
Jerry W Williams'
wife,
Connie L. Williams, 64, Logansport, passed away at 2:30 p.m. Sunday,
April 3, 2011. She courageously fought three battles of
breast cancer over the past 10 years. Connie passed away
peacefully in her home surrounded by those who loved her.Born June 28, 1946, in Logansport, Connie was the daughter of the late Gale “Rusty” and Eileen Byers Brugh. On Jan. 28, 1967, she married Jerry W. Williams.
Connie was a 1964 graduate of Logansport High School. She retired in June 2010 from Green Power Inc. She had previously been employed at National Bank and WSE Chevrolet.
Connie is survived by her husband, Jerry W. Williams; son, Scott B. Williams and wife, Jackie, Rochester; daughters, Jerrilyn Warner and husband, Jason, Brownsburg, and Allison A. Robinson and husband, Brian, Romney; grandchildren, Brugh, Aaron and Abigail Williams and Grant and Davis Warner; sister, Carol A. Kramer and husband, Ralph, Shelbyville; brother, James L. Brugh and wife, Sue, Logansport; and sister-in-law, Karen S. Brugh, Pittsville, Wis.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Michael G. Brugh.
Connie will be remembered by her loved ones for her sweet and simple demeanor, compassionate spirit and generous smile. She shared her love for family and friends through homemade gifts, such as decorated cakes, cookies and candies and knitted crafts. She also enjoyed to read, garden and practice yoga. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, especially to historical sites and reenactments, and together they were avid spectators of car shows and drag races. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with family and friends. In the last few weeks of her life, Connie was cared for and surrounded by family and friends.
The family is deeply grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers, support and kindness offered by many.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Gundrum Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Robbins officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Metastatic Breast Cancer Network, PO Box 1449, New York NY 10159, or online at www.mbcnetwork.org to support metastatic breast cancer advocacy efforts or the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation, PO Box 204, Norwood NJ 07648, or online at www.tnbcfoundation.org to support research efforts.
Sign the guest book and send online condolences at www.gundrumfuneralhome.com. (4-11-2011)
The mother of
classmate Bill Swigert,
Julia Ione Swigert of Austin, Texas, formerly of Logansport, peacefully
passed away at her residence Saturday, March 19, 2011, at the
age of 99.Born September 15, 1911, in Randolph County, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Ethel Bell and Willy Mikesell.
Ione grew up in Winchester and later attended Indiana University. On June 16, 1935, Ione married Garth Leon Swigert at the First Methodist Church of Bloomington.
Ione and Garth lived in several Indiana towns, among them Nashville and Anderson, but eventually settled in Logansport where she taught in the Logansport public school system until her retirement.
While living in Nashville, Ione became interested in painting and ceramics and enjoyed the friendship of many of the Nashville artists of the late 1930’s.
In 2004 she moved to Austin, Texas, to be near her daughter and family.
In Logansport, she was active in Calvary Presbyterian Church, especially in the sewing group that she so enjoyed.
Surviving are a daughter, Sue Beal and her husband Dick of Austin, Texas; two sons, William and his wife Jan of Nashville, Indiana, and James and his wife Jan of St. Michaels, Maryland; eight grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her husband Garth, son Robert, sister Ruth Mikesell, and brother Forrest Mikesell.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm, Wednesday, March 23, at Kroeger Funeral Home, with Rev. Douglas Mankell officiating. Interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Chapter BV of PEO, c/o Judy Williamson, 824 High Street, Logansport, IN 46947. (3-26-11)
Classmate Bonnie
Smith Goodman's husband, William E. Goodman, age 59, Logansport,
passed away at 6:53 a.m., on Monday, March 7, 2011, in St. Vincent's
Hospital, Indianapolis. Born August 18, 1951, in Brazil, he was the son of Junior H. and Grace Luse Goodman. On May 13, 1976, in Logansport, he was married to Bonnie Smith, who survives Bill had been employed as a custodian for the Logansport Community School Corporation. He later worked for the Cass County Sheriff's Department.
He was a member of Tipton Lodge 33 and Logansport Shrine Club.
Surviving are two stepdaughters, Melissa (husband, Dave) Coffin, Kalamazoo, Mich., and Pamela Sue (husband, Dirk) LaBare, Logansport; two brothers, Daniel Goodman, Lenoir City, Tenn., and Bob Friedline, Logansport; four grandchildren, Brittany Nicole Coffin, Benjaman Vincent, Payge Vincent and Heath Vincent; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Dwayne Brown.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 12, 2011, at Kroeger Funeral Home with the Rev. Clark Miller officiating.
Friends may call from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home, where a Masonic service by the Tipton Lodge will be at 6:30 p.m.
Burial will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to assist the family or to any favorite charity. (3-9-2011)
Angela
M. Passereni, 44, of Cedar Grove, Florida, formerly of Logansport,
passed away Friday, October 8, 2010 at her residence. She
was the
daughter of classmate James Passereni.Born December 14, 1965 in Lafayette, she was the daughter of James D. Passereni and the late Virginia "Ginny" Clark- Hayden.
Angela was a 1983 graduate of Noblesville High school.
Survivors include her father, James Passereni and wife Cheryl of Logansport, stepfather, Frank Hayden of Panama Beach, Florida, brother, James Passereni and wife Kathy, of Brownstown, Indiana, sisters; Melissa Sadler and husband Berney of Vancouver, Washington, and Lesia Frazier and husband Dave of Logansport, special friend, Sam of Cedar Grove, Florida, and also several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Dean and Mary Passereni and maternal grandparents, Bob and Helen Clark.
Memorial Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday, October 22, 2010 at Marocco Funeral Chapel with calling from 11:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Dr. Horace Smith will officiate and inurnment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Online condolences and tributes may be made to the Passereni family at www.maroccofc.com (2-5-2011)
The mother of classmate Jim Hendricks , Helen L. Hendricks, 97, Logansport, passed away at 12:40 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010, in Chase Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born April 13, 1913, in Logansport, she was the daughter of Carl A. and Elizabeth (Purcell) Closson. She was married Feb. 2, 1937, in Logansport to Leo Hendricks, who preceded her in death on Oct. 18, 1989.
Helen was a 1930 graduate of Logansport High School, and attended Sweet Briar College in Sweet Briar, Va., and University of Illinois in Champaign.
She had also been employed at the Logansport Public Library.
Survivors include one son, James C. (wife, Patsi) Hendricks, Culver; three daughters, Susan (husband, Kelson) Slayman, Dataw Island, S.C., Nancy (husband, Hans) Bogensberger, Cape Coral, Fla., and Elizabeth (husband, Walter) Keppner, Annadale, Va.; eight grandchildren, Mark (Graciela) Slayman, Beth (William) Nubbe, Erik (Anne) Bogensberger, Greg (Jodi) Bogensberger, J. Kelly (Cheryl) Hendricks, Heidi (Keith) Knight, Brian (Kathleen) Keppner and Kirstan Keppner; and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded by a brother, Edgar Closson.
A private burial was conducted Saturday at Mount Calvary Cemetery.
A memorial service officiated by Father Timothy Kroeger will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to United Way of Cass County Inc., 401 E. Broadway, Logansport, IN 46947. (2-5-2011)
Classmate John
McCammon's son,
Rob Alan McCammon, age 45, formerly of Lafayette, passed away
at 5:50 p.m., Saturday, January 29, 2011, in the emergency room
of Union Hospital Clinton, in Clinton, Indiana.Born January 11, 1966, in Columbus, Ohio, he was a graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School, and earned a bachelor's degree in computer integrated manufacturing from Indiana State University.
Mr. McCammon was employed at GE Unison in Terre Haute and formerly worked at Custom Tool Inc. in Paris, Ill.
He enjoyed all sports and was an avid golfer and NASCAR fan.
Surviving are a son, Corey E. McCammon of Clinton; his father, John L. McCammon of Bonita Springs, Fla.; his mother, Sally R. Hall McCammon of Allen, Texas; a brother, J. Brian McCammon (wife: Heidi) of Lafayette; and two sisters, Lisa Allen (husband: Matt) and Tracey Eckerman (husband: Andy), both of Allen. Seven nieces and nephews survive.
Visitation 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Friday, February 4, 2011, at Kroeger Funeral Home, Logansport.
The service will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Friday, at the funeral home, with Pastor Marvin Hinkle officiating.
Interment will be in Leiters Ford IOOF Cemetery. (2-4-2011)
The
sister
of clasmate Kay Sailors Harvey, Lucille J. Turner, age 89, Walton, passed
away at 11:37 a.m., Wednesday, January 12, 2011, in St. Joseph's
Hospital, Kokomo.Born August 17, 1921, in Clymers, she was the daughter of Leo and Lorena (Farrer) Sailors. She was married on December 18, 1942, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Hobert E. Turner, who preceded her in death on October 18, 1995.
For 58 years, Lucille owned and operated a beauty shop in her Walton residence. She was a member of the American Legion Post 418 Auxiliary, VFW Post 3790 Auxiliary and Royal Center Order of Eastern Star.
Lucille was a 1939 graduate of Logansport High School and a member of Shiloh Lutheran Church.
Surviving are son, Bradley J. “Buck” Turner, Walton; daughter, Karen L. (Ed) Maple, Carmel; brother, J.T. (Marilyn) Sailors, Walton; sisters, Mary Ann Downhour and Marlene “Pooch” (Charles) Remley, all of Walton, and Kay Harvey, Noblesville; grandchildren, Shawn (Jenn) Maple, Indianapolis, Shane Maple (fiancé, Sunny), Fishers, Tennille Turner, Flora, Jessica (Paul) Redmon, Flora, and Deanna (Shane) McRae, Walton; great-grandchildren, Chace Maple, Kyler Redmon, Ashtyn Redmon, Drew McRae and Carley McRae; sisters-in-law, Marge Sailors, Logansport, and Diamond Townsend, Kokomo; brother-in-law, Ray Funkhouser, Cutler; and a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews also survive.
She was preceded in death by brothers, James Sailors, Everett “Cook” Sailors, and Donald Sailors.
Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 17, 2011, at Kroeger Funeral Home with Pastor Sharon Walker and Pastor Tom Weitzel officiating.
Friends may call from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, where there will be a VFW Auxiliary service at 5:00 p.m.
Burial will be in the Walton IOOF Cemetery, Walton.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shiloh Lutheran Church or the American Legion Post 418 Auxiliary. (2-4-2011)
The
father
of classmate Barbara Carson Pullen, David H. “Dub” Carson,
92, Logansport, passed away at 1:45 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010,
in Logansport Memorial Hospital.Born July 3, 1918, in Anoka, he was the son of David and Esther Bean Carson. He was married Sept. 28, 1940, in Logansport, to Hazel Gale, who preceded him in death on March 30, 2006.
Dub had been a conductor and switchman for Penn Central Railroad, formerly Pennsylvania Railroad, retiring in 1978.
A 1937 graduate of Onward High School, Dub was a member of the Logansport Elks and First United Methodist Church.
He was a sports fan, especially of the Chicago Cubs, and he enjoyed playing cards.
Surviving are three daughters, Barbara (Larry) Pullen, Walton, Patty (William) Hickman, Winchester, Tenn., and Bev (Dick) Dilling, Logansport; six grandchildren, David (Challi) Pullen, Timothy (Alicia) Pullen, Michael (Amy) Pullen, Julie Tierney, Lori (Jim) Kelly, and Shelly (Chris) Austin; 10 great-grandchildren, Levi Pullen, Aubrey Pullen, Garrett Pullen, Michaela Pullen, Mason Pullen, Keegan Pullen, Ryan Tierney, Paige Tierney, Jenna Kelly and Nathan Kelly; special friend, Betty Murphy, Logansport; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Ray Carson, and three sisters, Ruth Helvie, Chloe Sharts and Dorothy Fife.
Services will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 17, 2010, at Kroeger Funeral Home, with Dr. Dean Fager officiating. Burial will be in Ever-Rest Memorial Park.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, or Cass County Arts Alliance. (2-4-2011)
Classmate Carol Fife Norton's mother, Dorothy Fife, 94, Albuquerque, N.M., formerly of Logansport, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, in Albuquerque.
Born June 4, 1916, in Sharpsville, she was the daughter of David H. and Esther Bean Carson. She was married in September 1940 in Logansport to Howard R. Fife, who preceded in death Feb. 7, 1977.
Surviving are daughter, Carol Norton and husband, Donald, Albuquerque, N.M.; son, Dr. Kenneth Fife and wife, Dr. Rose Fife, Zionsville; brother, David Carson, Logansport; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Ever-Rest Memorial Park Chapel with Dr. Horace Smith officiating.
Gundrum Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Sign the guest book and send online condolences at www.gundrumfuneralhome.com. (2-4-2011)
The
mother
of classmate Cary Flora, Helen C. Flora, 95, Logansport, passed
away at 7:20 a.m. Saturday, July 17, 2010, at Hooverwood Nursing
Home, Indianapolis.Born April 7, 1915, in Peru, she was the daughter of Joseph G. Trombley and Vernice C. (Faunce) Trombley. On Dec. 3, 1936, in Anderson, she married Herman D. Flora, who preceded in death Aug. 27, 1981.
Helen had been employed as a sales associate at JC Penney from 1967 to 1979. A 1934 graduate of Peru High School, she had volunteered for the Red Cross and other organizations.
Helen was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church, where she was a member of the choir and the Calvary Presbyterian Women’s Association.
Surviving are sons Allen Flora, Marion, and Cary Flora and wife Susan, Culver; daughter, Christine Stull, Indianapolis; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Calvary Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Doug Mankell will officiate.
Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church.
Burial will take place in Ever-Rest Memorial Park.
Kroeger Funeral Home, Logansport, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Presbyterian Church.
Condolences and personal remembrances may be left online at kroegerfuneralhome.com. (7-19-2010)
The brother of classmate Bob Wysong, Donald Lee Wysong, 62, Rome, Georgia, formerly of Logansport, passed away Friday, April 2, 2010, in his residence.
Born March 27, 1948, in Logansport, he was the son of Robert and Elmo Moler Wysong.
On November 15, 1954, Donald was one of ten students attending the opening day at the Adams School for Children, which was located in a room in the old YMCA.
At the age of 6, he was very fortunate to be one of the few developmentally disabled children in the nation to have access to any formal training.
In 1956-57, the first special education classes were integrated into the Logansport School System with the Hendricks Special Education School opening in 1958 for 46 students, including Donald. That same year, he also became a charter member of the school's Cub Scout den.
As the students of Hendricks School grew, their needs as young adults brought about the need for the type of services now provided by Peak Community Services.
Donald had been affiliated with Woodlawn Center (Peak Community Services)from its inception in 1960 until 1989. The complete history of Peak Community Services can be found online at http://www.peakcommunity.com/Assets/Uploads/History50thAnniversary.pdf and features pictures of Donald and fellow Woodlawn alumni in earlier years.
After moving to Rome, Georgia in 1989, Donald worked at Network Day Service Center where he worked in janitorial services at the Rome Library. He retired in 2007.
He was a member of the former Third Street United Methodist Church in Logansport.
He is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Robert F. and Linda Wysong, of Rome, Georgia; and one niece, Stacey Wysong, of Chattanooga, TN.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, April 9, 2010, in Fisher Funeral Chapel, Logansport, IN, with Rev. Bill Cutshaw, former pastor of the Third St. U.M. Church officiating. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until the time of services on Friday. Burial will follow at Metea Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to theNetwork Day Service Center, 402 West 10th St., Rome, GA 30165 or Peak Community Services, 1416 Woodlawn Ave., Logansport, IN 46947. These organizations were wonderful to Donald over the years and it would be a very fitting tribute to honor Donald's memory by helping support their mission. (4-26-10)
Classmate Linda Lutes Welch's mother, Lela H. Lutes, 97, of Logansport,
IN, passed away at 5:15 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 2010 in Chase
Convalescent Center.Born September 3, 1912 in Logansport, Indiana, she was the daughter of George and Bertha Aldridge Dial. On July 5, 1935, in Logansport, she was married to Donald D. Lutes who preceded her in death Feb. 6, 2005.
A 1930 graduate of Logansport High School, Lela went on to graduate from the Indiana Business College. She was a office secretary for Logansport Community School Corporation. Lela had also worked as a school book buyer at Seybold's.
She was a member of Baptist Temple where she served two terms as president of the Baptist Women's Society. She had served several terms on the Board of Deacons and was a Sunday School teacher for many years. Lela also served on the board of the Cass County Churches United. For over 25 years, she served on the Board of Managers at the Neal Home. She was a longtime member of the Psi Iota Xi sorority and had been active in the Toastmistress Club.
Surviving are Son, Dr. Ronald David Lutes of Dundee, IL; Daughter, Linda Welch of Logansport, IN; three grandchildren, Beth Ann Welch of Orlando, FL, Kelly (Russel) Lyn Smith of Jacksonville, FL, and Michael (Amy) Welch of Granite Falls, NC; one great-grandchild, Chloe E. Welch; and one nephew, Richard Dial of Logansport, IN.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald D. Lutes and parents, husband, and one brother and sister-in-law, Clarence and Dorothy Dial.
Contributions may be made to the Baptist Temple Endowment Fund.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, in Fisher Funeral Chapel with Rev. Howard Wade officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service.
Interment will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery, Logansport. (3-20-10) (3-22-10)
Former
Logansport resident Grace Catharine Rice Smith, age 86, of Zephyrhills,
Florida, passed away at 4:55 a.m. today, March 2, 2010, in Florida
Hospital of Zephyrhills. She was the mother of classmate Susan Catharine
Rice Taylor.Born on September 10, 1923, in Logansport, she was the daughter of John Earl and Lulu Kroft. On December 25, 1941, she married Charles Richard Rice who preceded her in death in 1986. In March of 1993, she married Rev. Ellis Smith, who survives in Zephryhills, Florida.
Ms. Smith worked at Columbia Elementary School as a Teachers’ Assistant for 4 years, before returning to school. She earned her Bachelors and Masters degrees in elementary education from Indiana University, Kokomo Campus. Ms. Smith taught third grade at Caston Elementary School for 19 years, before retiring to Zephyrhills, Florida.
While living in Logansport, Ms. Smith was an active member of the Third Street Evangelical United Brethern Church and later, the Helm Street Church of God where she enjoyed participating in the music program at each of those churches.
Surviving with her husband are three daughters: Susan Catharine Taylor (Jack) of Charlotte, Michigan, Saybra Rice Chapman of Ridge Manor, Florida, and Heidi Rice Shriver of Denver, Colorado. She also leaves 5 grandchildren with wonderful memories [John Richard Taylor, (Kim) Sharee Cathleen Burdick (Fred), Shanna Colleen Strader (James), Zachary Paul Chapman (Maria), and Casey Ryan Chapman], and 10 great-grandchildren, as well. Also surviving are 6 step-children and their families.
She was preceded in death by her only son, Richard Kent Rice; and two brothers, Earl and John D. Kroft.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 11th, funeral at Fisher Funeral Chapel with Rev.John Aukerman officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery, Logansport.
Friends will be received from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 10th, and one hour prior to the services on Thursday in Fisher Funeral Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that contributions be made to the Eaton County (Michigan) Medical Care Facility where Ms. Smith received such loving and compassionate care." Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Light a candle of hope in memory of Grace and view her video tribute at www.fisherfuneralchapel.com. (3-10-10)
LABELLE, Fla. — The mother of Fred Harrison, Ellen Jane McCartney Harrison, 92, LaBelle, Fla., passed away peacefully Friday, Feb. 12, 2010.
She was born in Logansport and had lived in LaBelle for the past 32 years.
She was a homemaker and a member of Ninth Street Christian Church and Logansport Order of Eastern Star Chapter 58.
Survivors include her children, Jack (Rowena) Harrison, Okeechobee, Fla., Fred Harrison, LaBelle, Fla., and Jean (Byron) Harrison Smith, LaBelle, Fla.; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Jackson Harrison; and her daughter, Penny Harrison Haynes.
A memorial service is planned for 2 p.m. Friday, March 5, at Oakbrook of LaBelle, 250 Broward Ave., LaBelle, Fla. 33935.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the American Heart Association or Barron Library.
Condolences may be offered at www.harvey-engelhardt-metz.com. (2-24-10)
Services for Jayne Jackson Hershman's mother, Dorothy H. Jackson, 87, Logansport, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Kroeger Funeral
Home.She died at 9:35 a.m. Monday, March 17, 2008, in Chase Center.
Born March 19, 1920, in Evansville, she was the daughter of Adolphus and Emma Ellen Taylor Whitney. She was married Sept. 23, 1938, in Logansport, to Wayne D. Jackson, who preceded in death Sept. 27, 2006.
Dorrie was a tutor of grade school and high school literature students and enjoyed children of all ages. She was a 1938 graduate of Logansport High School and attended Indiana University.
Dorrie was a member of the former Faith United Methodist Church. She was the author of the published book “Follow A Phantom” about her childhood experiences.
Surviving are sister, Peggy Townsend, Knoxville, Tenn.; daughters, Nancy Sharon Andree and her husband, Jim, Austin, Texas, and Jayne Beth Hershman, South Bend; grandchildren, Kenneth J. Andree, Bethany Andree Gilkey and her husband, Karl, Elizabeth Hammane and her husband, Dave, and Andrew Westin; great-grandchildren, Michael and Ethan Andree and Seth, Noah and Josh Shreeves; sister-in-law, Ruth D’Andrea, and her husband, Joe, Logansport; brothers-in-law, Jim Jackson and his wife, Deloris, Logansport, Earl Jackson and his wife, Ellie, Harlington, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Edward Whitney; nephew, Ben Townsend; and niece, Nikki Sue Porter.
The Rev. Bill Shannon will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Friends may call one hour before services Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Emmaus Mission Center. (12-13-09)
The father of Doris Winter Burkheiser, Dr. Donald K. Winter, 93, formerly of Logansport, passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, in Westfield.
He was the son of James Burt and Florence Tucker Winter. He was married July 2, 1942, to Mary Ellen Modglin, who preceded in death, Aug. 19, 2001.
Dr. Winter was a retired Logansport physician who practiced from 1946 to 1969. He had been very active in the Logansport community. A 1933 graduate of Logansport High School, he graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1940. Dr. Winter was a former member of the Logansport Elks, Kiwanis, and Shrine Club. He had also belonged to the Masonic York Rite bodies, Indianapolis Scottish Rite and Murat Shrine Temple. He was a member of the Baptist Temple.
Dr. Winter had served as chairman of the Cass County Red Cross blood program, and was vice president of the Fort Wayne regional blood program, where he also served as chairman of the medical advisory committee. He was appointed Cass County Coroner in 1959.
A veteran of the US Army of World War II, Dr. Winter was a member of the 36th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron and fought at the Battle of the Bulge.
Surviving are daughters, Doris (Thomas) Burkheiser, Carmel, and Phyllis Winter, Glen Allen, Va.; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a nephew, and two nieces.
He was preceded in death by son, Fred Winter; and brothers, James M. Winter and William E. Winter.
Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Kroeger Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles K. Winter officiating.
Visitation is from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be private in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Baptist Temple or any favorite charity.
Condolences and personal remembrances may be left online at www.kroegerfuneralhome.com. (12-12-09)
Services for Richard Withrow's mother, Mary S. Withrow, 89, Logansport, will be 12:30 p.m. Monday in Gundrum Funeral Home.
She died at 7:40
a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Woodbridge Health Campus, Logansport.Born Feb. 17, 1920, in Logansport, she was the daughter of Clarence “Dutch” Steinman and Suzie Money.
A graduate of Logansport High School, Mary was a legal secretary for attorneys Don O’Neill and Tom Hirschauer. She was a charter member of Logansport Rose Society, Home Economics Club and Business and Professional Women. Mary enjoyed doing crafts, gardening and especially loved her dogs.
Survivors include her son, Richard Withrow and wife, Linda, Monticello; grandson, Matthew Withrow, Frankfort; granddaughter, Susan Henrikson and Husband Brett, Lafayette; great grandson, Trevor Walters, Lafayette; and great-granddaughters, Katie Walters, and Sophie Henrikson, both of Lafayette.
She was preceded in death by one son, Bill Withrow; one grandson; and three great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Douglas Upton will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Logansport.
Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. (12-12-09)
Memorial services for the mother of Stephen Steckel, H. Jane Steckel, 91, Logansport, will be at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 2009, in Kroeger
Funeral
Home.She passed away at 2:22 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at Miller’s Merry Manor.
Born Jan. 18, 1918, in Logansport, she was the daughter of Frank H. and Mary J. Boyer Parker. S he was married in 1940 to Paul R. Steckel, who preceded in death on April 13, 1959.
Jane was retired from H.W. Gossard Co. after 20 years of employment. She was a lifelong and active member of Calvary Presbyterian Church. In 2000, Jane was the recipient of the Pharos-Tribune’s “Good Neighbor” award in recognition of her community service. She was an avid gardener and bird-watcher, and was also a long-time Chicago Cubs fan.
Surviving are sons, Stephen (Yvonne) Steckel, Las Vegas, and John Steckel, Logansport; grandchildren, Caleb Steckel, Logansport, and Katie Davis, Atlanta, Ga.; stepgrandchildren; great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Joan Brugh; grandsons, Joshua Steckel and Andrew Brugh; and great-grandsons, Jake Varnell and John Varnell. The Rev. Douglas Mankell will officiate. Burial will be private at St. John’s Cemetery.
Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Presbyterian Church, 701 Spencer St., Logansport IN 46947. (12-12-09)
Services for the mother of Harold Apt, Helen L. Apt, 89, Logansport, are 10:30 a.m. Monday in Kroeger Funeral Home.
She passed away
at 5:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, in her residence.Born Nov. 29, 1919, in Logansport, she was the daughter of Arthur R. Smith and Mildred I. Leasure Smith. She was married Sept. 20, 1935, in Logansport, to Paul H. Apt, who preceded in death Jan. 15, 2007.
Helen had been employed at RBM Manufacturing and T.M. Morris Manufacturing. A member of First United Methodist Church, Helen was also a member of Royal Center Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star No. 375.
Helen was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and especially enjoyed volunteering at Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include sons, Norman P. (Susan) Apt, Monee, Ill., and Harold (Mary) Apt, Fort Wayne; daughters, Carol L. (John) Ott, Logansport, and Judy K. (Nicholas) Fetchina, Lafayette; sisters, Lorene Dawson and Jean (James) Etnier, all of Logansport; grandchildren, Christopher (Traci) Apt, Douglas (Abigail) Apt, all of Crete, Ill., Jennifer (Douglas) Schenkel, Fort Wayne; Dennis (Jeanette) Etnier, Carmel, Sheryl Boulden, Carmel, Trina (Michael) Greenwald, Fairmount, Kenneth Apt, Fort Wayne; Eric (Michelle) Apt, Fort Wayne, Anthony Apt, Fort Wayne, and Kristine (Jeffrey) Haye, Aurora, Ill.; 21 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A brother, Arthur L. Smith, also preceded in death.
The Rev. Bill Shannon will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Friends may call 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. An Eastern Star service will be at 5:30 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church. (12-12-09)
Allen Austin's mother, Esther White Austin, 96, passed away Monday, Jan. 19, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.
Born May 10, 1912, in Logansport, Indiana, she was the daughter of Fred and Jessie White. She was married in 1938 to Lee Austin, and they remained in Logansport until retiring to Florida in 1978. He preceded her in death.
She is survived by her sister, Margaret Haskell, Idaville; her daughter, Helen Wolfe, Truckee, Calif.; her son, Allen Austin, Clarence, N.Y.; two grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren, (2-22-09--7-17-2011)
The father of Linda
Smith,
Lowell Jay Smith, 90 of Logansport, died at 6:05 p.m. Friday,
October 5, 2007 in Miller's Merry Manor.Born March 24, 1917 in Bethlehem Township, he was the son of Guy and Mildred Edna Funk Smith On July 11, 1942, in Peru, he was married to Betty Jane Raisor, who survives.
A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served during World War II. He retired as a Captain from the Army Reserves and was the Commanding Officer of the Kokomo Reserves unit, where he had served for 22 years.
He was also retired from the wholesale meat distributing business.
A member of Cross~Wind United Methodist Church, Lowell was a member of the Tipton Masonic Lodge No. 33 in Logansport.
Surviving are with his wife of 65 years are one son, T. J. Smith and wife Ann of Logansport, IN; one Daughter, Linda L. Smith of Colorado Springs, CO; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by three brothers Gerald, Everett and Don Smith.
Arrangements are pending at Fisher Funeral Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Emmaus Mision Center. (9-16-08)
Services for Harold Apt's father, Paul H. Apt, 89, Logansport, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Kroeger Funeral Home.
He died at 5 a.m. Monday, Jan.
15, 2007, in his residence.Born Sept. 22, 1917, in Logansport, he was the son of Charles H. and Alpha E. Languell Apt. He was married Sept. 20, 1935, in Logansport, to Helen L. Smith, who survives.
Paul had been a yard conductor for Conrail, formerly the Pennsylvania Railroad. He retired Nov. 15, 1978, after 38 years of employment.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Tipton Masonic Lodge #33, and a 50-year member of the United Transportation Union.
He enjoyed his family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan.
Also surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Norman P. and Susan Apt, Monee, Ill., and Harold and Mary Apt, Fort Wayne; two daughters and sons-in-law, Carol L. and John Ott, Logansport, and Judy K. and Nicholas Fetchina, Lafayette; 10 grandchildren and their spouses, Christopher and Traci Apt, and Douglas and Abigail Apt, all of Crete, Ill., Jennifer and Douglas Schenkel, Fort Wayne, Dennis and Jeanette Etnier and Sheryl Bender, all of Carmel, Trina and Michael Greenwald, Fairmount, Kenneth Apt, Eric and Michelle Apt and Anthony Apt, all of Fort Wayne, and Kristine and Jeffrey Haye, Aurora, Ill.; 20 great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
The Rev. Bill Shannon will officiate at the services. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home, where a Tipton Masonic Lodge service will be conducted at 7 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 800 E. Broadway, Logansport IN 46947. (3-8-07)
Graveside services for the father of Jayne Hershman, Wayne D. Jackson, 87, Logansport, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, in Mount Hope Cemetery.
He
died at 11:10 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2006, in Chase Center.Born Jan. 19, 1919, in Logansport, he was the son of Clarence and Carrie Martin Jackson. He was married Sept. 23, 1938, in Logansport, to Dorothy Whitney, who survives.
Mr. Jackson was a retired passenger conductor for the Pennsylvania Railroad, later Penn Central and Amtrak.
A 1937 graduate of Royal Center High School, he was a life member of Numismatic Society, where he served as state president. He also was a 50-year member of the Numismatic Historical Society. Wayne was past president of the Logansport & Eel River Railroad and the Logansport & Eel River Railroad Museum.
Also surviving are two daughters, Nancy Andree and her husband, Jim, Austin, Texas, and Jayne Beth Hershman, South Bend; a sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Joe D’Andrea, Logansport; two brothers, Earl Jackson, Harlington, Texas, and Jim Jackson and his wife, Deloris, Logansport; four grandchildren, Kenneth Andree, Bethany Andree Gilkey, Albert Weston and Dr. Elizabeth Weston; and three great-grandchildren, Michael, Ethan and Noah Andree.
One sister, Mary Engel; one brother, Paul Jackson; two nephews, Dan D’Andrea and Ben Townsend; and a niece, Nikke Porter, preceded in death.
Father Timothy Kroeger will officiate at the services.
There will be no visitation.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cass County Historical Society, 1004 E. Market St., Logansport IN 46947.
Kroeger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (3-8-07)
Services for the mother of Bonnie Smith Goodman, Edith E. Smith, 86, Logansport, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in Kroeger Funeral Home.
She
died at 1:25 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, 2003, in her daughter's
residence in Logansport.Born July 1, 1916, in Defiance, Ohio, she was the daughter of Stewart and Myrtle Harter Adams. She was married March 21, 1936, in Logansport, to Logansport Police Department Lt. Archie Smith, who died Dec. 12, 1958.
Mrs. Smith had been employed at the former Garden City supermarket as a clerk.
She was a member of Cross-Wind United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Triple S Club and the Golden Agers.
She also was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary.
Mrs. Smith enjoyed playing cards, working puzzles and crocheting.
Surviving are two daughters and sons-in law, Bonnie Jean and Bill Goodman, Logansport, and Mary Louise and Ray Routh, Savannah, Mo.; one brother and sister-in- law, Gerald and Wilma Jean Adams, St. James City, FIa.; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Ruth Graf, Logansport, and Patricia and Mervin Laudick, Spring City, Tenn.; eight grandchildren, Melissa Coffin. Pam LaBare, Raymond Routh, Kari Greider, David Smith. Brad Smith, Dawn Jasso, and Jeff South; 12 great-grandchildren; one stepbrother, Everett Cavanaugh, Lima, Ohio; three half-sisters, Betty Lindeman, Defiance, Ohio, Arita Feathers, Wilshire, Ohio, and Mary Schlatman, Van Wert, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
Two sons, Terry L Smith and Harold F. "Skip" Smith; one brother; and two sisters preceded in death.
The Rev. Chip Gast will officiate at the services. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. today and one hour before the services Thursday in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cross-Wind United Methodist Church. (9-14-06)
A funeral Mass for Jim Passerini's mother, Mary W. Passereni, 86, of Logansport, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in All Saints Catholic Church.
She died at 6:30 a.m. Monday, June 5, 2006, in Logansport Memorial Hospital.
Born May 11, 1920, in Walton, she was the daughter of Lonnie L. and Buellah Crockett Davis. She was married Nov. 23, 1940, to Anthony Dean Passereni, who preceded in death March 20, 1999.
Mrs. Passereni was a graduate of Walton High School. She was a teller at First National Bank, Logansport, until retiring in 1982.
She was a member of the Eagles Lodge #323 Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3790 Auxiliary, American Legion Post 60, 40 et 8 LaFemme, a member of the Gold Crown Bowling League for 33 years and president for 10 of those years. She also was a member of the Mental Health Association of Cass County and served as president of the organization for eight years.
She was a member of All Saints Catholic Church.
Surviving are one son, James D. Passereni and his wife, Cheryl, Logansport; one grandson, James Passereni and his wife, Kathy, Brownstown; three granddaughters, Angela Passereni and Lesia Frazier and her husband, Dave, all of Logansport, and Melissa Sadler and her husband, Berney, Guam; 10 great-grandchildren, Angela Frazier, Eric Brown, Ciara Lovelace, Joshua Bohac, Bethani Sadler, Bo Sadler, Bailey Sadler, Zoe Sadler, Jenna Passereni and Michael Passereni; two great-great-grandchildren, Jayla Brown and Alex Bohac; and one sister, Madonna M. “Pinky” Cotner, Logansport.
One brother and one sister preceded in death.
Father Christopher Weldon will officiate at the services. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Logansport.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today in Marocco Funeral Chapel, where a Scripture service will be held at 5:30 p.m. by Deacon Juan Rodriguez. (9-14-06)
The mother of Diana Snoke Thompson of the Logansport H.S. class of 1961 passed away. April 5, 2006. Ruth Snoke died at age 96 in Cincinnati where she lived at Sunrise at Finneytown for the past 10 months. Born in Metea in 1910, she was the daughter of Blanch and Clyde Davidson. She was married to Franklin Veryl Snoke who preceded in death.
During her lifetime, she went from riding to school in Metea in a horse-drawn wagon to learning to use a computer.
After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana University in Mathematics, Ruth started her career as a social worker. She subsequently taught in Indiana schools for 24 years, 18 of them in Logansport grade school. She earned a master's degree in education from Ball State University.
After her retirement, she worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Purdue University offices as an enumerator, collecting data from farmers throughout northern Indiana. She retired from that position at age 85. She owned farm property in Kosciusko county, growing corn, soybeans, and timber.
In 1999, Ruth was named a Pharos-Tribune Good Neighbor Award recipient, which was one of her proudest achievements. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and was active in Logansport clubs including the Rose Society, the Clay Township Extension Homemakers Club and the Twilighters Club. She was an avid gardener whose yard was featured on the garden tour.
Her hands were never empty of a project. She raised violets to sell in the club craft sales, sometimes having as many as 80 started at once. Many a Logansport newborn child wore one of her 60 handmade quilted coverlets.
In the winter, Ruth lived a month with each daughter.
Even at 96 she was ready to play one of more than 100 card games she had learned.
Surviving with Diana Snoke Thompson, are two other daughters, Julia Gilman of Cincinnati, and Susan Ballou of Orange County, California. One brother, Dale Davidson, Logansport; three grandchildren, Marc, Gilman, Tamara Gilman Ackley, and Suzanne Thompson Parsons; five great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter. (9-14-06)
Services for Barbara Carson
Pullen's mother,
Hazel Lois Carson, 83, of Logansport, will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday in Kroeger Funeral Home.She died at 2:30 a.m. Thursday, March 30, 2006, in her residence.
Born Oct. 17, 1922, in Logansport, she was the daughter of Howard and Hattie Rynerson Gale. She was married Sept. 28, 1940, in Logansport, to David H. Carson, who survives.
Mrs. Carson had been employed in the payroll office at General Tire in Logansport retiring in 1978.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church.
Hazel enjoyed quilting and walking. She especially enjoyed her family, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Larry Pullen, Walton, Patricia and William Hickman, Indialantic, Fla., and Beverly and Richard Dilling, Logansport; one brother and sister-in-law, John and Marilyn Gale, Logansport; one sister and brother-in-law, Alice and Bob Eastman, New Smyrna Beach, Fla.; one sister-in-law, Maxine Gale, Venice, Fla.; six grandchildren, David Pullen and his wife, Challi, Timothy Pullen and his wife, Alicia, Michael Pullen and his wife, Amy, Julie Tierney and her husband, Kieran, Lori Kelly and her husband, Jim, and Shelly Hickman; 10 great-grandchildren, Aubrey and Levi Pullen, Garrett, Michaela, Mason and Keegan Pullen, Ryan and Paige Tierney and Jenna and Nathan Kelly; and several nieces and nephews.
Two sisters, Ester Smock and Helen Fouts, and two brothers, Harry Gale and Buddy Gale, preceded in death.
The Rev. Bill Shannon will officiate at the services. Burial will be in Ever-Rest Memorial Park.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 800 E. Broadway, Logansport IN 46947, and Cass County Community Foundation, P.O. Box 441, Logansport IN 46947.(4-23-06)
Susan Eagan Timmon's husband, Donald Timmons, died unexpectedly on December 1, 2005. The following information is from the Lafayette Journal & Carrier Newspaper:
Frontier school mourns death of principal December 2, 2005
BROOKSTON - Staff and students at Frontier Elementary School are mourning the death of their principal. Don Timmons, 63, died unexpectedly of an apparent heart attack early Thursday, his son, Tim Timmons, said.
Don Timmons had been Frontier's principal since 2000. Previously, he served as principal of Frontier Middle School for four years and Dayton Elementary for 18 years.
Timmons, of Battle Ground, Indiana, is survived by his wife Susan, two sons, 4 grandchildren, his mother and a brother.
Superintendent Bernie Graiser informed the teachers and staff of Timmons' passing before they went home. Extra staff and counselors were brought to the elementary school. "Of course, everybody saw him yesterday," Graiser said Thursday evening, "and he had his usual smile on his face. It's quite a shock to everyone."
Fifth-grade teacher Cretia Jensen said the news was "pretty overwhelming for the staff." Timmons was an organized efficient problem-solver, she said. He also had a dry, sarcastic sense of humor. "He had talked about retiring in a year or two so we knew he was thinking about leaving us," people looked at him (like) he wasn't really like a principal. Some people saw him like part of a family" Jensen had her students share memories of Timmons. Most of the reflections involved the personal one-on-one time he devoted to them.
Parent Deb Brenner, whose son is a fifth-grader, said she noticed that some students were very upset and sobbing on their way home Thursday. "Our sympathies certainly go to his family," she said. "He was a great guy. He was there 110 percent for the kids." Timmons was very dedicated to his work, always interested in developing new ideas and finding ways to fund new initiatives, Graser said. "Students came number one in his mind." he said. "Some might think he came to Frontier to retire, but he was a very active, energetic principal looking for new ideas... He's just very much a stabilizing force within the school itself. The kids and the staff just loved him."
Timmons' favorite projects were the school library and an outdoor natural habitat supported by grants he wrote, Graser said.
The principal was well-liked among staff and students, Graser said. Graser said he will miss Timmons as a colleague. "He was very much a great support to me, also. Being such a small school corporation with such few administrators, he was the one with experience that I could always sound things off of."
Brenner, who worked with Timmons through the parent -teacher organization, said he was prompt about answering questions or concerns and able to remain calm in the heat of the moment.
"He had a wonderful way of welcoming you into his office," she said. "He would sit next to you instead of across the desk from you. He always made you feel assured that he would help you with whatever you were struggling with... He had a quiet presence, but it's going to be a big void."
Timmons was principal of several schools including Brookside Middle School and Emma E. Booker Elementary School in Sarasota, Florida.
Services
for the
mother of Don Blom, May
Louise Blom, 85, of Logansport, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday
in the chapel at First United Methodist Church. She died at 3 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, 2005, in the Neal Home.
Born April 30, 1920, in Logansport, she was the daughter of Mason John Sr. and Blanche Marie Cummins Arnold.
A 1938 graduate of Logansport High School, Mrs. Blom had been employed for 11 years in the finance office of the Logansport Community School Corporation. She had also been employed for 15 years at Bryan Manufacturing in Monticello.
Mrs. Blom was a member of First United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school for several decades. Her church and community volunteering and her personal sharing were the inspiration for the Pharos-Tribune’s Good Neighbor Award, created in the 1980s by her son when he was the paper’s editor.
May was a member of Mary Dykeman Guild of Logansport Memorial Hospital. She was active in Little Turtle Waterway, Cass County Carousel Association, Literacy Volunteers of America and the Cass County Historical Society.
Surviving are two sons, Donald E. Blom and his wife, Sharon, McLean, Va., and Daniel A. Blom and his wife, Jeanne, Prairie Village, Kan.; four grandsons; and three great-grandchildren.
Two brothers, John Mason Arnold Jr. and Robert A. Arnold, and one sister, Ollie May Arnold, preceded in death.
The Rev. Bill Shannon will officiate at the services. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Friends may call from 3 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Kroeger Funeral Home and from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, Little Turtle Waterway Association or any favorite charity. (12-13-05)
A memorial service for the father of Linda Lutes Welch, Donald D. Lutes, 95,
of Logansport, was held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Fisher Funeral Chapel.
He died at 2:40 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005, in Miller's Merry Manor.
Born Aug. 13, 1909, in Maumee, he was the son of Henry M. and Hettie Grace Davis Lutes. He was married July 3, 1935, in Logansport, to Lela H. Dial, who survives.
Mr. Lutes had owned and operated Lutes Motors Inc.
He was a member of Baptist Temple.
Also surviving are one son, Dr. Ronald David Lutes, Algonquin, Ill.; one daughter, Linda Welch, Logansport; one sister, Dorothy Dial, Logansport; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
The Rev. Allen Rogers and Dr. E. Clyde Mayfield will officiate at the services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Baptist Temple Endowment Fund. (11-1-05)
Services forJohn P. McIlwain's father, John R. McIlwain, 86, of Logansport,
were held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 27, 2004, in Kroeger Funeral Home.
He died at 10:55 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23, 2004, in Chase Center.
Born May 1, 1918, in Logansport, he was the son of Glenn B. and Beatrice L. Wilson McIlwain.
He was married June 15,1938, in Logansport, to Marjorie A. Lienemann, who survives.
A 1936 graduate of Logansport High School, Mr. McIlwain retired in 1978 as a conductor for Conrail after 37 years of employment.
John was the Big Ten Tennis Champion in 1935.
He was a member of All Saints Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and the Logansport Lions Club. In earlier years, he was active in Boy Scouting.
Also surviving are one son, John P. McIlwain and his wife, Phyllis, McMurray, Pa.; three daughters,
Patricia Nelson and her husband, Wayne, Alpine Lakes, W.V., Mary Ellen Eubank and her husband, Eugene,
Southwest Ranches, Fla., and Shirley Bowen, Logansport;
11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Two sisters, Margaret Goodale and Beatrice Tipton, preceded in death.
Deacon Juan Rodriguez officiated at the services. Burial was held in private.
Friends called from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home, where a Knights of Columbus memorial service was held at 7 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Gibault Foundation, P.O. Box 2316, Terre Haute IN 47802. (9-17-04)
MONTICELLO -- Services for Jim Dougherty's mother, Margaret Marie Dougherty, 88, of Monticello, were held at noon Monday in Fisher-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home. Mrs. Dougherty died at 9:40 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, 2004, at Woodbridge Health Campus, Logansport.
Born Dec. 28, 1915, in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Clarence and Marie Wolf Groff. On March 25, 1939, she was married in Hendricks County to James Albert Dougherty, who preceded in death May 16, 2002.
Her hobbies included bowling, golfing and playing cards. She especially enjoyed being with family and friends. Mrs. Dougherty was a homemaker but also had worked for Kmart in Fort Wayne and S.S. Kresge in Logansport.
Surviving are her beloved cat, Mitzi; four daughters, Judy Larimore and her husband, Larry "Buck," Logansport, Janna Key, Rensselaer, Patricia D. Kenny and her husband, James, Park City, Utah, and Beverly Dougherty, Virginia Beach, Va; one son, James A. Dougherty Jr. and his wife, Joanne, Miami, Fla.; one brother, Raymond "Bud" Groff, Indianapolis; three sisters, Ida May Lange, Indianapolis, Violet "Hap" Gaston, Indianapolis, and Viola "Tub" Lange, Indianapolis; one aunt, Anna Wolf, Indianapolis; eight grandchildren, David Larimore and his wife, Lyla, Michael Larimore and his wife, Kim, Mindy Larimore, Michael Kenny and his wife, Melanie, Shannon Kenny, Danielle Key, Jessica Florian and her husband, Adam, and Bryan Key; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lake Shafer Welfare Association. (8-24-04)
Bill Rogers' father, William D. Rogers, 84, of Logansport, were held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 9, in Marocco Funeral Chapel. He died at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 4, 2004, in his residence.
Born March 12, 1920, in Logansport, he was the son of Dudley C. and Ethel Moss Rogers. He was married Oct. 26, 1941, in Logansport, to Helen L. Dunn, who preceded in death on March 3, 2001.
A 1938 graduate of Logansport High School, Mr. Rogers retired in 1983 as an engineer at General Tire in Logansport. He liked to do carpentry and woodworking. He enjoyed this time of year and going mushroom hunting, but he especially enjoyed his grandchildren and his great-granddaughter.
He was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are three sons, William A. Rogers and his wife, Virginia, Fort Worth, Texas, James P. Rogers and his wife, Sophie, and John Rogers and his wife, Frankie, all of Logansport; three grandsons, Frederick Rogers and his wife, Stacey, and John Rogers and his wife, Lyndsi, all of Logansport, and William E. Rogers, Fort Worth, Texas; one granddaughter, Dr. Elizabeth Rogers, Fort Worth, Texas; and one great-granddaughter, Alisyn Rae Rogers, Lewisville, Texas.
One brother, John Edwin Rogers, preceded in death in 1942.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross. (8-24-04)
Dick Shook's mother, Esther E. Shook, 86, of Kokomo, died Thursday, March 25, 2004, in Northwoods Village, Kokomo. Born Nov. 11, 1917, in Batesville, she was the daughter of John and Helen Suttmiller Meyer.
She was married July 20, 1940, to Forrest Shook, who preceded in death in 1983.
Surviving are two sons, Thomas Shook and his wife Cherilyn, Kokomo, and Richard Shook, Houston; one daughter, Susan Hatfield and her husband Phil, Normal, Ill.; grandchildren; Denise Bellmer and her husband Arnold, Denver, Colo., Scott Shook and Aaron Shook, both of Kokomo, Christopher Hatfield and Stephanie Hatfield, both of Normal, Ill., Lisa Alongi and Anthony Alongi, both of Pompano Beach, Fla.; and two great-grandchildren. One daughter, Linda Alongi, preceded in death.
Services were March 30 in Kokomo.
Catherine Huff Graham's mother passed away on Oct 5, 2003, in Indianapolis, at St Vincent Hospital. Margaret Louise Himebaugh Huff was born June 6, 1915 in Indianapolis, daughter of John and Angela Richardson Himebaugh. She was widow of Boyd J. Huff (born January 8, 1916 in Monon, IN; died July 30, 1972 in Linton, IN), married December 29, 1939.
Survivors include daughters, Margaret Mary Huff Huffman and Helen Angela Small, Indpls.; Frances Eileen Pruitt Henderson, Cincinnati; Susan Anne Rowan, Memphis; and Catherine Elizabeth Graham, Washington, IN; and a granddaughter she helped rear, Anna Margaret Huffman, Memphis.
Also surviving are twelve great-grandchildren. Services 10-11-03 in Indianapolis. (10-8-03)
Ralph Harrison's sister, Mary C. Harrison Hallam, died at 10:15 p.m. Saturday,
May 10, 2003, in Regency Place, Lafayette.
Born May 28, 1942, in Cass County, she was the daughter of Wilfred and Edith Kidd Harrison.
She was married in 1962 to Mickey Hallam, who died in 1989.
Surviving are her mother, Edith, Logansport; two sons, Earl and Tony Hallam, both of Logansport; one daughter and son-in-law, Colleen and Jeffrey Lease, West Lafayette; four brothers, Ralph Harrison, Fort Wayne, James Harrison, Florida, Bill Harrison, Burnettsville, and Wilfred Harrison, Fulton County; two sisters, Joann Miller, Tucson, Ariz., and Nola Harness, Lebanon; two grandchildren, Lindsey and Mikki Lease; and several nieces and nephews.
The Rev. Ken Smith will officiate at the services. Burial will be in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Flora.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
Services for Mary C. Hallam, 60, Logansport, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Kroeger Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. (5-13-03)
Suzy Scagnoli Naumcheff's father died at 5:40 p.m. Friday, April 18, 2003, in his residence.
A funeral Mass for Guido J. Scagnoli, 89, of 900 E. Linden Ave., will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday
in All Saints Catholic Church. Born March 27, 1914, in Cass County, he was the son of Giuseppe
and Marfina Marocco Scagnoli. In 1938, he was married to Eleanor Galloway,
his wife of 64 years. Mr. Scagnoli worked for Rockwell Standard Corporation for 27 years.
He was the co-owner and proprietor of Bowlmor Lanes, Logansport, for 33 years.
He was a member of the Eagles Lodge 323 F.O.E., the Eagles Drill Team and the
Eagles Emblem Choir. Mr. Scagnoli sang in a barbershop quartet and became renowned
for singing their version of "He's Behind the Eight Ball with His Baby"
at numerous wedding receptions. He also managed the Eagle's baseball and basketball teams.
Mr. Scagnoli was a charter member of the William Paca Club and a supporter of the
Logansport Little League program, as well as the Woodlawn Center Bowling program.
He served as manager of athletic programs for the All Saints Parish schools.
He was a former member of the Knights of Columbus and sang in the St. Joseph Men's Church Choir.
Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Elizabeth Scagnoli, Muncie,
and Thomas and Loretta Scagnoli, Logansport; one daughter and son-in-law,
Suzanne and Joseph Naumcheff, Greenwood; five grandchildren, Kelly Huth and her husband,
Zach, Granger, Joseph Scagnoli Jr. and Jennifer Underwood, both of Indianapolis,
Thomas Scagnoli Jr., Constantine, Mich., and Timothy Scagnoli, Logansport;
three great-grandchildren, Mackenzie, Hudson and Molly Huth, all of Granger;
six sisters, Mary Arvin, Julia Baker, Edith Hildebrandt, Jennie Shinn and Josephine Moore,
all of Logansport, and Virginia Klippel, Lafayette; and one brother, Frank Scagnoli, Logansport.
One granddaughter, Ann Scagnoli, Muncie, and six brothers, Pacifico, Fred, Albert Budgie,
Herman and Raymond, preceded in death. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Friends may call from 1 to 7 p.m. Monday in Kroeger Funeral Home, where a Scripture service
will be held at 5 p.m. A William Paca Lodge service will follow.
Memorial contributions may be made to All Saints Catholic School and
First Call Home Health Care & Hospice. (4-21-03)
Jan Hyman Groninger's husband, Terry D. Groninger, Sr, died on July 21st at Memorial Hospital. Born April 1, 1941, in Logansport, he was the son of Clarence E. and Elmina Mae Stout Groninger.
On Sept. 10, 1961, in Wheatland Avenue United Methodist Church, he was married to Janice L. Hyman, who survives along with one son, Terry Dean Groninger Jr., Logansport; one daughter, Sherry L. Sparks and her husband Shannen, Walton; one granddaughter, Shaylee Rene Sparks, Walton; one grandson, Shad William Caldwell Sparks, Walton; four sisters, Dorothy Garrison, Lafayette, and Jeanie Shepard and her husband Bob, Betty Jo Johnston and her husband William, and Nancy Grable and her husband Ronnie, all of Logansport; one brother-in-law,
Ron Hyman and his wife Nancy, Longboat Key, Fla.; one uncle, Tom Stout, Fairfax, Va.; two aunts, Shirley Hewitt and her husband Gerald, Logansport, and Bonnie Rawlings and her husband John, Greentown; and several nieces and nephews.
Photo and full information on special page on Class of 1959 site. (7-31-02)
Anita Firmani Rozzi's mother, Clara "Dada" Firmani, passed away at age 80 in St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis on July 20, 2002.
Her husband Lawrence survives along with daughters Anita (Logansport) and JoAnn (Indianapolis). Four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren will also miss her. She was also Baptismal Godmother
for 17 individuals.
She graduated from LHS in 1941. (7-25-02)
Helen Myers Briggs' mother, Gertrude Myers, died at age 90 in December, 2001.
You may recall that she and her husband owned Myers' Greenhouse when we were in school.
One of her special was making quilts for the poor and babies at St. Elizabeth Home in Indianapolis.
Mrs. Myers was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery. Helen married classmate Bob Briggs. (1-26-02)
Cathy Scarpellini Price's mother, Mamie Scarpellini, died Saturday,
9-1-01, in Kokomo. She was 82 and had worked for thirty
years for HW Gossard.
Another daughter, Judy, was in class of '60.