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March 31, 2005

Betty Jean Struckman
Betty Jean Struckman, 58, of Osgood, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at the Margaret Mary Community Hospital, Batesville. She was born in Milan on September 27, 1946, the daughter of George and Edna Beach Rose. She was married to Clifford Struckman on October 2, 1978 and he survives.
Other survivors include two daughters, Carrie Dunaway of Osgood and Kim Foutch and husband Jason of Dillsboro and five grandchildren.
Mrs. Struckman was a 1964 graduate of Jac-Cen-Del High School and was a former employee of the US Shoe Company and Delta Faucet.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, March 31 at 11 a.m. at the Greendale Cemetery in Osgood with Brother Dale Day officiating.
The Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home, Versailles is in charge of the arrangements.

Dallas Reynolds
Dallas Reynolds, 66, of Morris, died Monday, March 28, 2005 at his residence. He was born December 27, 1938 in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky, the son of Herman and Flonnie (Evans) Reynolds. He married Violet Powell in Florence, Kentucky on July 24, 1984 and she survives.
Other survivors include one son, Todd Reynolds of Indianapolis; three daughters, Robin Sizemore and Beth Ann Clark of Batesville, Danielle Reynolds of Morris; one stepdaughter, Michele Lattire of Sunman and four grandchildren. Two sisters preceded him in death.
Mr. Reynolds was a retired fireman from the Rushville Fire Department. He was also the lead guitar player for the Powell Family Singers and the lead banjo players for the Homeward Bound Bluegrass Band.
Visitation will be Friday, April 1, 5-8 p.m. at Meyers Funeral Home, Batesville. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 2, 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Kenneth Bates officiating. Burial will follow at the Batesville United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the family.
Meyers Funeral Home, Batesville is in charge of the arrangements.

Donald L. Herth
Donald L. Herth, 74, of Milan, died Monday, March 28, 2005 at Margaret Mary Community Hospital, Batesville. He was born March 10, 1931 in Cincinnati, the son of Theodore and Isabella (Kammer) Herth. He married Margaret Lawhorn Hood Herth on September 20, 1974 and she survives.
Other survivors include three sons, Patrick, Ted, and Paul Herth all of Cincinnati; three daughters, Trudy Lilly of Milan, Rebecca Cornes of Batavia, Ohio, Jennifer Burress of Milan; two stepsons, Donald Hood of Independence, Kentucky, Randy Hood of Milan; two brothers, Robert Herth of Cincinnati, Vincent Herth of Cincinnati; one sister, Frances Gerhardt of Cincinnati; 17 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Elizabeth Ashcraft and one brother, Bernard Herth.
Mr. Herth was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving as a marine, was a member of the International Association of Fire Fighters and served on the Cincinnati from 1955 to 1973. He was also a member of the Catholic faith.
Visitation will be held Thursday, March 31 at Sibbett-Moore Funeral Home, Moores Hill. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 1, 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Harris Long officiating. Burial will be in the New Craven Cemetery, Milan with military graveside services conducted by the Milan Legion Post #235.
Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.
Sibbett-Moore Funeral Home, Moores Hill is in charge of the arrangements.

Gertrude Strunck
Gertrude Strunck, 95, of Osgood, died Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at Manderley Health Care Center, Osgood. She was born December 10, 1909 at Osgood, the daughter of John and Anna Vetter Beyer. She married George Henry Strunck and he preceded her in death on June 9, 1965.
Survivors include one son, Robert J. Strunck of Murphy's, California; one daughter, Mary Ann Westmeier of Versailles; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren and one sister, Agnes Pulis of California. She was preceded in death by one brother, Frank Beyer and two sister, Betty Reed and Lena Beyer.
Mrs. Strunck was a member of the St. John's Catholic Church, Osgood, was a past employee of Dean's Locker Plant, Osgood and had also been a cook for the Osgood Elementary School for many years.
Visitation will be held Thursday, March 31, 5-7 p.m. at the St. John's Catholic Church, Osgood. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 1, 10 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Rescue 69.
Arrangements are be handled by Neal's Funeral Home, Osgood.

Keith Minger
Keith Minger, 85, of Milan, died Wednesday, March 30,2005 at King's Daughters' Hospital, Madison. He was born April 11, 1919 in Versailles, the son of Clarence C. and Bertha Jane (Wetzler) Minger. He married Eva Mae (Craig) on April 14, 1940 and she survives.
Other survivors include four sons, Maurice K. Minger and wife Catherine of Milan, Jerry L. Minger and wife Tammy of Bloomington, Roger L. Minger of Milan, Larry D. Minger of Milan; one daughter, Frances Kay Minger Koontz and husband Mike; two sisters, Ruth Havey of Lawrenceburg, Norma Lee Bradford of Burlington, Kentucky; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, John, Earl and Robert Minger and one sister, Wilma Terry.
Mr. Minger was a retired member of the fire brigade at the Jefferson Proving Ground. He was also a member of the Milan United Methodist Church and the Disabled American Veterans.
Visitation will be held Friday, April 1, 6-8 p.m. at the Sibbett-Moore Funeral Home, Moores Hill. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 2, 11 a.m at the funeral home with Rev. Stormey Sherer-Berry officiating. Burial will follow in the East View Cemetery at Patriot with military rites conducted by the Milan Legion Post #235.
Memorials may be given to the Milan United Methodist Church.

March 24, 2005

May E. Pate
May E. Pate, 95, of Dillsboro, died Monday, March 21, 2005 at the Waters of Dillsboro Manor. She was born May 17, 1909 in Pike Township the daughter of George P. Pate and Maria T. Otto, both deceased.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Quentin Pate and four sisters, Prudence Pate, Ruth Burris, Bertha Pate, and Edna O. Luhring.
Miss Pate was a graduate of Rising Sun High School and Indiana Teachers College in Terre Haute. She taught elementary school for 36 years at Dillsboro. She was also a member of the Bear Creek Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, March 24, 2:00 p.m. at the Bear Creek Baptist Church, Dillsboro. Burial will be in the Friendship-Akers Cemetery, Versailles.
Memorials may be made to the Bear Creek Baptist Church. Ulrich-Filter Funeral Home, Dillsboro, is in charge of the arrangements.

Raymond
George Fellerman
Raymond George Fellerman, 84, of Melbourne, Florida, formerly of Versailles, died Monday, March 21, 2005 at William Childs Hospice House, Palm Bay, Florida. He was born February 21, 1921 at Cincinnati the son of George H. and Viola Windhorst Fellerman. He married Garnetta Cecil on May 20, 1941 and she preceded him in death on November 26, 1998.
Survivors include three sons, Michael Fellerman of Cheviot, Ohio, Raymond Fellerman of Bera, California, Carl Fellerman of Melbourne, Florida; three daughters, Sandra Fellerman of Hacinda, California, Donna Tracey of West Cobia, California, Mary Carol Brackett of Melbourne, Florida; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
He was a member of the Milan VFW. He was employee of Gulf Oil of Hooven, Ohio for 34 years and was also an Airforce veteran of WWII.
Visitation will be held Friday, March 25, 9 a.m. until the time of funeral services at 10 a.m. at Neal's Funeral Home, Osgood. Burial will be in the St. John's Cemetery, Osgood, with military services by the William A. Gilland American Legion. Memorials may be made tot he Hospice of Ripley County.
Neal's Funeral Home, Osgood, is in charge of the arrangements.

Taylor Spurlock
Taylor Spurlock, 76, of North Port, Florida, passed away March 15, 2005 at Englewood Community Hospital. He was born in Clay County, Kentucky in 1929, the son of Ethel and Wiley Spurlock.
He served in the US Army during the Korean War, and later retired from the Panama Canal Zone, and relocated to North Port, Florida.
In 1963 he married Maj-Britt Holcroft, formerly of Stockholm, Sweden and she survives.
Other survivors include: one son, Paul Taylor Spurlock (Katrina) of Knoxville, Tennessee; stepdaughters, Sheila Holcroft (David Dear) of North Port, Jane Crouch (Walter) of Safety Harbor, Florida; and stepsons Eugene Marsee (Barbara) of Versailles; 19 grandchildren including Connie Huffman of Osgood, Tim (Sara) Marsee of Vincennes, Mark (Tonya) Marsee of Milan and Charles (Florence) Marsee of Rexville; 25 great grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren.
Also surviving are siblings Alpha Fabbri of Chicago, Illinois, Bernice Dunbar of Osgood, Ruby Mathis (Hugh) of Cincinnati and Phillip Spurlock of Marion.
He was preceded in death by one stepson, George Holcroft; one sister, Hazel and one brother, Frederick.
A celebration of life will be held at Neal's Funeral Home, Osgood, April 2, from 10 a.m. until noon. A memorial service will immediately follow. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

March 17, 2005

Alice Anne
Flory Young
Alice Anne Flory Young, 57, of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2005. She was born on April 6, 1947 in Milan to Alan Reid and Mary Alice Flory, both deceased.
Mrs. Young was a 1965 graduate of Milan High School. She retired from Southwestern Bell in San Antonio, Texas with over 30 years of service. She was also the manager of Plump's Last Shot Restaurant in Board Ripple, Indianapolis.
Survivors include one son, Scott, currently stationed with the U.S. Air Force in Korea and daughter-in-law, Brenda; one brother, Alan Flory and wife Dixie; and two step grandsons, Jason and Adam of San Antonio.
A memorial service, presided over by Father Marty Peter, was held on March 12.

Jeanette L. Kluemper
Jeanette L. Kluemper, 74, of Osgood, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at the Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. She was born near Osgood on October 20, 1930 the daughter of Albert and Clara Marie Kelly Hardebeck. She was married to Edward Kluemper on June 25, 1949 and he survives.
Other survivors include three daughters, Carlotta Gunter and husband Jerald of Batesville, Janet Orr and Harley of Osgood, Patricia Ann Ferguson and Brady of Indianapolis; 22 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; two brothers, Leo Hardebeck of Napoleon and Roy Hardebeck of Osgood; two sisters, Ruth Cole of Holton and Diana Shelton of New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Melinda Cook and sisters, Vivian Sutton and Colleen Elston.
Mrs. Kluemper was a homemaker and a member of the St. Maurice Catholic Church in Napoleon.
Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, March 19 at 1 p.m. at the St. Maurice Catholic Church in Napoleon with Father Todd Goodson officiating. Calling will be at the convenience of the family and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the donor's choice. The Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home, Versailles is in charge of the arrangements.

Mary Margaret
Vestile Lyon
Mary Margaret Vestile Lyon, 79, of Madison, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2005 at The Waters of Clifty Falls in Madison. She was born December 3, 1925 in Jefferson County the daughter of Franklin Benjamin Vestile and Maude Mathews Vestile, both deceased. She married Gale L. Lyon on August 1, 1948 and he preceded her in death on November 29, 1999.
Survivors include two sons, David Lyon and wife Jenny of Livonia, MI, Bruce Lyon of Madison; and two grandsons, Matthew Lyon and Randall Lyon. She was preceded in death by one son, Franklin Lyon.
Mrs. Lyon was a 1944 graduate of Central High School and also attended Hanover College where she was a member of Phi Mu. She received her bachelor's degree and teaching certificate in 1948. She then earned her master's degree from Indiana University in 1974. She was an elementary school teacher at Manville School, Canaan, Central, E.O. Muncie and Lydia Middleton before retiring in 1975. She was also a member of the Indian-Kentuck Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held today, Thursday, March 17, 10-11 a.m. at Indian-Kentuck Baptist Church in Canaan.
Funeral services will follow visitation at the church at 11 a.m. with Rev. Ed Roberts officiating.
Burial will be in the Canaan Cemetery. Memorials may go to the Indian-Kentuck Baptist Church. Morgan-Webster-Nay Funeral Home, Madison, is in charge of the arrangements.

Sue (Selvy) Bailey
Sue (Selvy) Bailey, 57, of Florence, died Monday, March 14, 2005 at Arvin Sango, Madison. She was born march 23, 1947 in Pineville, Kentucky the daughter of Dan Selvy and Mary Gray Selvy both deceased.
Survivors include companion, Jerry J. Vogel of Florence; one daughter, Mary Henry and husband Jimmy of Ghent, Kentucky; one son, Dan Michael Bailey and wife Pat of Dayton, Kentucky; one stepson, Roger L. Vogel and wife Dianne of Carrollton; one sister, Patty Gray of Bemble, Kentucky; two brothers, Jimmy Selvy of Corbin, Kentucky and David Selvy of London, Kentucky; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, Danny Selvy.
Ms Bailey was employed at Arvin Sango in Madison where she operated a stamping machine.
Visitation will be held Friday, March 18, 5-7 p.m. and from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 19 at the Haskell and Morrison Funeral Home, Vevay. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Rev. Ronald Sandidge officiating.
Memorials may be made in memory of Sue to the New Life Fellowship Church.

March 10, 2005

Mildred Mae Pastner Platt
Mildred Mae Pastner Platt, 93, of Manchester, died Monday, March 7, 2005 at the Dearborn County Hospital, Lawrenceburg. She was born January 27, 1912 near Manchester the daughter of Martin and Anna Brumbley Pastner. She married Elmer F. Platt and he survives.
Other survivors include one daughter and son-in-law Shirley and Glenn Huber of Sunman; one son, David E. Platt of Manchester; five grandchildren and four great-grandsons. Her parents, one sister and two brothers preceded her in death.
Mrs. Platt was a homemaker, a lifetime member of the Hogan Hill Baptist Church, a former trustee for the Hogan Hill Cemetery, and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star-Moores Hill Chapter.
Visitation will be held Thursday, March 10, 11-1 p.m. at Cook Funeral Home, Sunman. Funeral services will be held Thursday, at 2 p.m. at the Hogan Hill Baptist Church with Pastor Russ Stephens officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Manchester Life Squad, American Heart Association or the Hogan Hill Baptist Church.

Wilma K. "Sissy"
Bonfer
Services are pending for Wilma K. "Sissy" Bonfer, 57, died Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at the Henry County Memorial Hospital, New Castle.
Call Moore Funeral Homes, Moores Hill for arrangements.

March 3, 2005

Carl M. "Dick" Litmer
Carl M. "Dick" Litmer, 74, of Enochsburg, died Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at Hospitality Hall in Batesville. He was born January 8, 1931 in Franklin County the son of Charles Litmer and Christina (Huser) Litmer, both deceased. He married Juanita (Hildebrand) Litmer on October 12, 1957 at St. John's Catholic Church in Enochsburg and she survives.
Other survivors include three daughters, Kim Vance of Loveland, OH, Melissa Litmer of Indianapolis, Angela Meyer of Enochsburg; two sons, Michael Litmer of Indianapolis, Curt Litmer of Phoenix, AZ; one sister, Marcella "Dolly" Schwegman of New Point; one brother, Alfred "Tom" Litmer of Enochsburg; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Martha Lester and Evelyn Ploeger and two brothers, Alvin Litmer and Clifford Litmer.
Mr. Litmer was an electrician for the IBEW Local #481 in Indianapolis, retiring in 1992. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of St. John's Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus Council #1461, Eagles Aerie #1130 and the Prell-Bland American Legion Post #271.
Visitation will be held Friday, March 4, 4-8 p.m. at Weigel Funeral Home in Batesville with a rosary service at 5 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 5, 12 noon at St. John's Catholic Church in Enochsburg with Rev. John Nestor officiating.
Burial will be in the church cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by the Ripley County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3183 and the Prell-Bland American Legion Post #271 of Batesville.
Memorials may go to the American Diabetes Association.

Evelyn Hughes
Evelyn Hughes, 94, of Correct passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at Ripley Crossing in Milan. She was born at Rexville on February 23, 1911 the daughter of Taylor and Daisy Noyes Brinson. She was married to J. Marion Hughes on November 14, 1930 and he preceded her in death on March 8, 2002.
Survivors include two sons, William Hughes and wife Wilma of Correct and Wayne Hughes and wife Rosemarie of Monument, Colorado; two grandchildren, William J. Hughes and wife Dale of Noblesville, Dianna Swinney and husband Fred of New Marion; four great-grandchildren, Ryan Hughes, Jon Hughes, J.D. Swinney, and Adam Swinney; and a cousin, Alta Hall and husband Art of Fort Wayne.
Mrs. Hughes was a 1929 graduate of New Marion High School and was a 53-year member of the Versailles Baptist Church. She was also a homemaker and was employed as an attendant at Muscatatuck for 14 years retiring in 1976.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 5, 11 a.m. at the Versailles Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Walker officiating. Visitation will be Friday, March 4 from 5-8 p.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home, Versailles. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery, Versailles.
Memorials may be given to the Versailles Baptist Church or Ripley Crossing in care of the funeral home.

Fannie R.
(Reynolds) Whalbring
Fannie R. (Reynolds) Whalbring, 99, of Evansville, died Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at Americare Nursing Facility. She was born February 23, 1906 the daughter of Mary and Joseph Reynolds in Tampico. She married Jacob Whalbring and he preceded her in death.
Survivors include two daughters and their husbands, Dr. Lila and Bill Buchanan of Winter Springs, FL, Jody and Bill Schlimmer of Evansville; three grandchildren, Greg and Kevin Buchanan of Winter Springs, FL, Sarah Berry of Newburgh; and five great-grandchildren, Shelby and Michael Buchanan, Joseph and Brandon Berry and Jessica Schlimmer. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Nell Mae and Martha.
Mrs. Whalbring was a career educator. She graduated from Central Normal Teachers' College and did graduate work at Butler University. She retired from teaching at Jac-Cen-Del High School in Osgood. She was also a member of the First Christian Church in Evansville.
Burial was held Monday, February 28 in Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles. Memorials may be given to Vanderburgh Co. Humane Society, P.O. Box 6711, Evansville, IN 47719.
Boone Funeral Home, Evansville, was in charge of the arrangements.

Robert J.
" Bud" Kerker
Robert J. "Bud" Kerker, 90, of Oldenburg, died Monday, February 28, 2005 at his residence. He was born September 29, 1914 in Batesville the son of Clarence Kerker Sr. and Maire Ollier Kerker, both deceased. He married Mary Jane Holtel Kerker on June 29, 1946 at Holy Family Church and she preceded him in death on October 9, 1972.
Survivors include one daughter, Kathy Bohman of Batesville; three sons, William Kerker of Oldenburg, Steven Kerker of Oldenburg, Daniel Kerker of Oldenburg; four sisters, Rosemary Holtel of Batesville, Barbara Heidlage of Batesville, Rita Goldsmith of Batesville, Betty Waters of Cheviot, OH; two brothers, Jerome Kerker of Batesville, Clarence Kerker, Jr. of Batesville; thirteen grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Mr. Kerker was a welder for Hill-Rom retiring in 1979. He was an Army veteran of WWII receiving four Bronze Stars and was a member of the Holy Family Church in Oldenburg, Ripley County VFW Post #3183, Prell-Bland American Legion Post #271, was a former member of the Eagle Fire Co. and was a past member and president of the Oldenburg Town Council.
Visitation will be held today, Thursday, March 3, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Holy Family Church in Oldenburg.
Funeral services will follow visitation at the church at 1 p.m. with Rev. John Turnbull, O.F.M. officiating.
Burial will be in the Holy Family Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by the Ripley County VFW Post #3183 and the Prell-Bland American Legion Post #271. Memorials may go to the Area 9 Council on Aging.
Weigel Funeral Home, Batesville, is in charge of the arrangements.

Ronald W. Shook
Ronald W. Shook, 70, of Batesville, died Monday, February 28, 2005 at Hospitality Hall in Batesville. He was born June 14, 1934 in Batesville the son of Leeland Shook and Cordelia (Moody) Shook, both deceased.
Survivors include one daughter, Teri Hughes of Beaumont, TX; four sons, Joe Shook of Batesville, Barry Shook of Batesville, Kevin Shook of Acton, CA, Scott Shook of Batesville; one sister, Maxine Gudgeon of Batesville; ten grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Mr. Shook was a senior computer analyst and operator for the Batesville Casket Company for 40+ years before retiring. He was a member of the Indiana National Guard, Batesville United Methodist Church, Prell-Bland American Legion Post #271, Batesville Masonic Lodge #668 of Free and Accepted Masons, Eastern Star Chapter #348, Eagles Club Aerie #1130 and was a captain for the Indiana Civil Air Patrol. He was also an Eagle Scout and an Army veteran of WWII.
Visitation will be held today, Thursday, March 3, 4-8 p.m. at Weigel Funeral Home in Batesville with a prayer service conducted by the Batesville Masonic Lodge #668 at 6 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 4, 10 a.m. at Batesville United Methodist Church with Rev. Larry Marhanka officiating.
Burial will be in the church cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by the Ripley County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3183 and by the Prell-Bland American Legion Post #271 of Batesville.
Memorials may go to the Prell-Bland American Legion Post #271 or the Hospitality Hall Activity Fund.