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June 24, 2004

Howard H. Westerfeld
Howard H. Westerfeld, 85, of Batesville, died Monday, June 21, 2004 at his residence. He was born June 18, 1919 in Batesville the son of William and Elizabeth (Barg) Westerfeld, both deceased. He married Stella Pat Goyert at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Crossroads, on November 29, 1941 and she survives.
Other survivors include four sons, David (Janet) Westerfeld, Daniel Westerfeld, James (Melissa) Westerfeld, all of Batesville, Rick (Patti) Westerfeld of Greensburg, two daughters, Sharyn Cobler, Mary Anne Walsman and husband Snork, all of Batesville, two brothers, Monroe Westerfeld of Batesville, William Westerfeld of Indianapolis, two sisters, Ethel Parmer of Columbus, Evelyn Parmer of Edinburgh, fourteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Mabel Bauer and three brothers, Wilbur, Clarence and Raymond Westerfeld.
Mr. Westerfeld was a life long farmer. He was also a U.S. Army veteran of WWII, a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Crossroads and several different church organizations in the past.
Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, June 24, 10 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Crossroads, with Pastor Robin Owen and Pastor Danny Wolford officiating.
Burial will be in the church cemetery with military graveside rites. Memorials may go to the church or Margaret Mary Hospital Hospice.
Meyers Funeral Home, Batesville, is in charge of the arrangements.

June 17, 2004

Jean C. Block
Jean C. Block, 78, of Madison, died Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at King's Daughters' Hospital, Madison. She was born January 6, 1926 in Lawrenceburg the daughter of Paul Neal and Freda Gomph, both deceased.
She is survived by two daughters, Sherry and husband Bob Monroe, Linda and husband Robert Asher of Nancy, KY, three son, Richard Block and wife Kimberly of Madison, Denny Block and wife Cookie of Madison, Louis (Tink) Block and wife Georgine of Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, one sister, Jerrie Wuest of Milan, one brother, Wayne Neal of Cincinnati, 19 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Matthew Block and one great-grandson, Drake Block.
Mrs. Block formerly worked as a cook at Mike's Grill, The Hillside Inn and the Mississippi Queen. She was a member of the Christian Church in Lawrenceburg, the American Legion Post #9 Auxiliary.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 18 until the time of services at 1 p.m. at Vail-Holt Funeral Home, Madison Chapel with Rev. Bob Leach officiating. Burial will be in the Grandview Memorial Gardens, Madison. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of King's Daughters' Hospital, T.C.U.

Eugene J. Young
Eugene J. Young, 89, of Clarksville, formerly of Osgood, died Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at Providence Retirement Home, New Albany. He was born May 10, 1915 in Osgood, the son of Jacob and Anna M. Weinman Young. He married Mille Thayer on May 24, 1974 in Corydon at St. Joseph's Catholic Church and she preceded him in death. He later married Patricia Hommel in January of 2002 and she survives in Clarksville.
Other survivors include two stepsons, Doug Thayer of Osgood, Fred Hommel of Clarksville, one stepdaughter, Margie Hommel of Clarksville, one sister, Pauline Miles of St. Bernard, OH, sister-in-law, Rita Young of Lawrenceburg and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Jerome, Carl, Anthony and Vincent Young, and one sister, Helen Garrison.
Mr. Young graduated from Xavier University in 1938. He worked for the District Office Texaco, Indianapolis in accounting; the Department of Commerce USA and GS throughout the United States Coast and Geodetic survey; Seagram's Corp and Distillers limited as an appraiser from 1952-1957; the Army Corp of Engineers real property appraisers on high level dams on the Ohio River. He was a member of the William A. Gilland American Legion Post #267 since 1946, the Knights of Columbus Council #1808 Harrison County, St. John's Catholic Church, Osgood, St. Anthony of Padua of Clarksville and was a WWII Army veteran.
Visitation will be held Monday, June 21 at St. John's Catholic Church, Osgood from 9-10 a.m. Funeral services will follow visitation at 10 a.m. Burial will be in the St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Osgood.
Memorials may go to the donor's choice.
Neal's Funeral Home, Osgood is in charge of the arrangements.

June 10, 2004

Howard Klusman
Howard Klusman, 77, of Versailles, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2004 at his residence. He was born in Ohio County on August 5, 1926 the son of Martin and Anna Torwelle Klusman. He was married to Joyce Hampton on June 27, 1953 and she survives.
Other survivors include one son, Mark Klusman and his wife Ann of Versailles, one grandson, Dominick Klusman, one brother, Gilbert Klusman of El Paso, Texas, two sisters, Adina Jacobitz of Kennesaw, Nebraska and Velora Pollert of Seymour. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Leroy Klusman.
Mr. Klusman was an Army veteran of WWII where he served in the 1st Air Repair and Supply Detachment in the Philippines and Okinawa. He was a farmer and had driven school buses in the Holton, Cross Plains and South Ripley school districts. He was a member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Dewberry and the Brown Township American Legion. Mr. Klusman also enjoyed antique tractors.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 11, 5-8 p.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 12, 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Donald Sauls officiating.
Burial will be in the St. Paul's Cemetery at Dewberry with military graveside rites conducted by the Brown Township American Legion.
Memorials may be given to St. Paul's Building Fund in care of the funeral home.

June 3, 2004

Chester E. Nichols Jr.
Chester E. Nichols Jr., 74, of Milan, died Tuesday, June 1, 2004 at King's Daughters' Hospital, Madison. He was born July 25, 1929 in Switzerland County the son of Chester H. and Ernestine (Peters) Nichols Sr. He married Eleanar (Call) Nichols on July 18, 1948 and she survives.
Other survivors include two sons, James (Susie) Nichols of Batesville, Jon (Jean) Nichols of Milan, one daughter, Mrs. Carol Ann (Andrew) Volz of Batesville, seven grandchildren, one great grandchild, one aunt, Bernetta Purcell and numerous cousins and a host of friends.
Mr. Nichols was a 1948 graduate of Milan High School and he then graduated from the Indianapolis International Barber College. He worked at Seagram's, Fernald and retired from Cummins Engine while working in the barbershop with his father. He owned and operated the Milan Barber Shop for many years. He was a lifelong member of the Milan community, the St. Paul Lutheran Church and Church Council, was a member and former president of the Ripley County Saddle Club and the Horseman's Sheriff's Patrol. He was a member of the Milan Business Association, Jaycees, was a vice precinct chairman for Franklin Township 2 of the Republican party, and was a volunteer at Ripley Crossing. He was the founder and helped organize the 4-H Horse and Pony Club.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 4 from 4-8 p.m. at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, Milan. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 5 at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, north of Milan with Pastor Richard Mackey officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Milan Fire Department or Milan Rescue 30.

Dorothy B.
(Peelman) Disbro
Dorothy B. (Peelman) Disbro, 70, of Versailles, formerly of Bear Branch, died Friday, May 28, 2004 at her residence. She was born April 21, 1934 in Aurora the daughter of Daniel Peelman and Priscilla (Martin) Peelman, both deceased. She married Darwin Eugene Disbro Sr. on June 14, 1952 and he survives.
Other survivors include one daughter, Rita Kappes and husband James of Vevay, two sons, Darwin Disbro Jr. and wife Debbie of Aurora, Donald Disbro and wife Barbara of Versailles, three sisters, Opal Peelman of Aurora, Pauline Ochs of Dillsboro, Betty Burlin of Aurora, six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one grandson-in-law, Scott Singleton, one sister, Euna Faye Lucker and two brothers, Luke and Luther Barnhill.
Mrs. Disbro was a homemaker and also a member of the Olive Branch Baptist Church at Bear Branch.
Graveside funeral services were held Wednesday, June 2, 11 a.m. at Union Cemetery in Moores Hill with Rev. Pat Lanman officiating.
Memorials may go to the family. Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, Vevay, was in charge of the arrangements.

Ella Jean Benjamin
Ella Jean (Beck) Benjamin, 79, of Friendship, died Sunday, May 30, 2004 at her residence. She married James Fred Benjamin and he preceded her in death.
Survivors include her children, Nancy Hensler of Bright, Jim Benjamin of Harrison, OH, Tim Benjamin of Friendship, John Benjamin of Miamitown, OH, Lois Wehner of Lebanon, OH, two brothers, Clyde and Donald Beck, two sisters, Wilma Butterfield and Joan Wright, fourteen grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, June 3, 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Harrison, OH. Burial will be in the Gibson Cemetery in Bright.
Memorials may go to the Margaret Mary Hospice through the funeral home. John C. Brater Funeral Home, Harrison, OH is in charge of the arrangements.

Esless "Jack" Jackson
Esless "Jack" Jackson, 69, of Brookville, died Friday, May 28, 2004 at his residence. He was born November 5, 1934 in Manchester, KY the son of Tolerman and Malvia Bowling Jackson. He married Betty Mays and she preceded him in death on June 7, 1979.
Survivors include his mother, Malvia Jackson of Connersville, one daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Brad Noes of Harrison, OH, two sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Kim Jackson of Brookville, Greg and Jan Jackson of Milan, four sisters, Jewel Butler of Monroe, OH, Betty Fox of Connersville, Ruth Ann Kenworthy of Connersville, Linda Sullivan of Hamilton, OH, five brothers, Eugene Jackson of Columbus, Art Jackson of Ft. Myers, FL, Walter Jackson of Alquina, Junior Jackson of Everton, Jerry Jackson of Connersville, two half sisters, Vicky and Kathy of Kentucky and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and infant brothers, Paul and Ag Jackson.
Mr. Jackson was a retired teamster and driver for Roadway Express retiring in 1990 after 27 years of employment. He was also a Navy veteran serving from 1952 to 1956.
Funeral mass was held Wednesday, June 2, 10 a.m. at Cook Funeral Home in Brookville. Burial was in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Brookville.
Memorials may go to the Diabetes Research, American Heart Association or Franklin County EMS 2.

Gerlinde Maria Cozad
Gerlinde Maria Cozad, 84, of North Vernon, died Saturday, May 29, 2004 at Norton's Hospital in Louisville, KY. She was born May 15, 1920 in Nuremberg, Germany the daughter of Oskar and Betty Harold Muehlbach, both deceased.
Survivors include one daughter, Patricia Schmaltz of Osgood, one son, Patrick Norman Ryan of Seymour and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Lang.
Mrs. Cozad was an interpreter for the city of Nuremberg, Germany after WWII as she spoke four languages. She was also a secretary for the European exchange system and a chef for Regal Rugs of North Vernon for 17 years.
Funeral services were held Monday, May 31, 11:30 a.m. at Neal's Funeral Home in Osgood.
Burial was in the Tanglewood Cemetery in Versailles. Memorials may go to the cemetery c/o the funeral home.

Herbert A. Oesterling
Herbert A. Oesterling, 72, of Oldenburg, died Monday, May 31, 2004 at his residence. He was born July 17, 1931 in Franklin County, the son of William Oesterling and Leona Meyer Oesterling, both deceased. He married Joan Stenger Oesterling on October 6, 1956 in St. Leon and she survives.
Other survivors include two daughters, Julie (Charlie) Revard, Molly (Paul) Freeland, all of Indianapolis, four sons, Bill (Pam) Oesterling, of Oldenburg, Bob (Michelle) Oesterling of Indianapolis, Jim (Toby) Oesterling of Batesville, Matt (Carla) Oesterling of Oldenburg, two sisters, Helen Enneking of Oldenburg, Katherine Pohlman of Batesville, one brother, John Oesterling of Oldenburg and 11 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Claire Moorman.
Mr. Oesterling was a member of the Holy Family Church, St. Leon American Legion Post #464 and the Knights of Columbus #1461. He was a farmer and an Army veteran of the Korean War.
Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, June 3 at 10 a.m. slow time at the Holy Family Church with Rev. John Turnbull, O.F.M. officiating. Burial will be in the Holy Family Church.
Memorials may be made to the Holy Family Church. Weigel Funeral Home, Batesville was in charge of the arrangements.

Jerry Nelson Meyer
Jerry Nelson Meyer, 62, of North Vernon, died Tuesday, June 1, 2004 at his residence. He was born January 10, 1942 the son of Leonard Meyer and Helen Meyer. He married Sharon (Kinman Burton) Meyer on February 13, 1993 in Brown County and she survives in North Vernon.
Other survivors include his father, Leonard Meyer of North Vernon, one daughter, Kathy Copley of Butlerville, three sons, James and Jerry Meyer both of Holton, Larry Meyer of Versailles, one stepdaughter, Cindy Ewing of Chesapeake, VA, two stepsons, William Kinman of Columbus, Mike Littrell of Holton, half brother, James Beach of North Vernon, one brother, Leroy Meyer of Ogleville, six grandchildren, 10 step grandchildren and 2 step great grandchildren.
His mother, Helen Meyer preceded him in death.
Mr. Meyer was a member of the VFW of North Vernon, American Legion of Versailles and the Moose of North Vernon. He was employed with Cummins, Inc. and served as a marine. He was a 1960 graduate of Holton High School.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 4 from 4-8 p.m. at the Pickett Funeral Home, North Vernon. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 5 at 11 a.m. at the Holton Christian Church with Rev. Robert McCreary officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Jennings County Hospice or the Holton Christian Church.

Virginia Greiwe
Virginia Greiwe, 87, of Greensburg, died Monday, May 31, 2004 at Decatur County Memorial Hospital. She was born May 21, 1917 in Millhousen the daughter of William B. Schwering and Mary Schoettmer, both deceased. She married Carl G. Greiwe on August 20, 1937 in Greensburg and he preceded her in death on March 4, 1997. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include three sons, Donald, Steve and Richard Greiwe all of Greensburg, two daughters, Mrs. Vernon (Mary Ann) Wilmer of Greensburg, Mrs. John (Judy) Steuri of Napoleon, twenty-three grandchildren and thirty great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandson, two great-grandchildren, two brothers, Harry and Wilber Schwering and one sister, Leona Vogel.
Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, June 3, 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greensburg with Msgr. Harold Knueven officiating.
Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may go to the church. Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home, Greensburg, is in charge of the arrangements.

William Earl "Whitey" Roeschlein
William Earl "Whitey" Roeschlein, 81, of Rising Sun, died Sunday, May 30, 2004 at Mercy Mt. Airy Hospital, Cincinnati. He was born July 10, 1922 in Clay County the son of Earl C. Roeschlein and Seddona (Deakins) Roeschlein, both deceased. He married Marsha A. (Ferguson) on February 22, 1964 and she survives.
Other survivors include one daughter, Ann Michelle Cochran and husband Jeremy of Rising Sun, two sons, William Roeschlein and wife Joyce of Rensselaer, Michael Roeschlein and wife Shannon of Patriot, one sister, Anna Kathryn Bridgewater of Terre Haute, eight grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Mr. Roeschlein was a member of the Patriot Baptist Church. He was a 1940 graduate of Staunton High School in Clay County. He received his teaching certificate from Indiana State Teacher's College, where he also received his Bachelor's and Masters degrees. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in WWII. He received the Asiatic Pacific Ribbon with two bronze stars, the American Theater Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one bronze star, Good Conduct Medal, Meritorious Unit Award and the Victory Medal World War II.
He was the principal of Patriot and Switzerland County High Schools. He served four terms on the Switzerland County School Board.
Visitation will be held today, Thursday, June 3 from 4-8 p.m. slow time at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, Vevay with the Switzerland Masonic #122 and Patriot Belle River Lodge #32 conducting special services at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 4 at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Mike Jones officiating. Burial will be in the Antioch Cemetery in Patriot with full military graveside rites conducted by the Vevay American Legion Post #185 and the Vevay VFW Post #5396.
Memorials may be made to the Patriot Baptist Church.