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September 29, 2005

There are no obituaries for this date.

September 22, 2005

Ann Ruggles
Ann Ruggles, 84, of Versailles passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2005.
Funeral service arrangements are pending at Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home, Versailles.

Charles E. Boles
Charles E. Boles, 77, of Connersville passed away Saturday, Sept. 17, 2005 at Fayette Memorial Hospital, Connersville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mae Sloan Boles.
He is survived by his wife, Ida Mae; sons Charles and Richard Boles, both of Cincinnati; daughters Andrea Boles of Kentucky and Kathy Boles of Cincinnati, Marcia Bauman of Sunman and Connie Collins of Batesville; stepchildren Mike Fuller of Columbus, OH, Dennis and Chester Slagle both of Ft. Wayne, Joyce Wewe and Carol Westerfield both of Brookville, sisters Peggy Ratcliff of Columbus, OH, Fran Atkins of Jackson, OH, Claudette Kearns, Jackson, OH, Faye Veronesi of Adena, OH and Sherry Duell of Utah, and numerous half-sisters and brothers as well as many other relatives.
Mr. Boles was born March 12, 1928 in Glasgow, KY. He married Ida Mae Gibbs on February 20, 1997 in Versailles, IN.
Mr. Boles was a U.S. Army veteran who served in WWII as a paratrooper. He was a retired truck driver and a member of the Teamsters and the Free Pentecostal Church, Laurel, IN.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 21 at 1:00 p.m. at the Free Pentecostal Church in Laurel with Merle Seeley, Associate Pastor officiating. Burial was at Maple Grove Cemetery, Brookville.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.

Donnie R. Winslow
Donnie R. Winslow, 59, of Canaan passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at King's Daughters' Hospital, Madison. He was born July 30, 1946 in Milan. His mother, Marjorie Whitham Jones preceded him in death. Mr. Winslow was married to Carolyn J. Hollis Winslow, and she preceded him in death.
Mr. Winslow served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam and received the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Marksman Rifle in M-14 and three Purple Heart Awards. He retired from construction work for Liter Construction Co and Redwine Brothers, and was the former Jefferson County Animal Warden. He was a member of Hicks Baptist Church and attended Concord Wesleyan Church near Cross Plains.
Mr. Winslow was preceded in death by two brothers David and Clofus Wayne Jones.
He is survived by step-father Clofus Jones, Versailles; nephew Kenneth Jones, Sunman; companion Senorita Mulford of Canaan, and five cousins.
Funeral services were Monday, September 26, 2005 at Bovard-Holt-Furst Funeral Home, Versailles. Rev. Troy Whitham and Rev. Randy Thieman officiated. Military graveside service was conducted by the Honor Guard of the Friendship American Legion. Burial was at the Salem Cemetery near Cross Plains.

Elmer L. Kleine
Elmer L. Kleine, 83, of Batesville passed away Monday, Sept. 19, 2005 at The Waters of Batesville, Batesville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo F. and Clara (Enneking) Kleine.
He is survived by sisters Mildred Brackman of Oldenburg and Caroline Duerstock of Batesville and brother Martin Kleine of Oldenburg.
Mr. Kleine was born July 9, 1922 in Franklin County, IN. Mr. Kleine was a farmer.
Funeral services were today, September 22, 11:00 a.m at Holy Family Catholic Church, Oldenburg. Rev. Humbert Moster, O.F.M. officiated. Burial was at the Holy Family Cemetery, Oldenburg.
Memorials may go to Batesville E.M.S.-10.

Hilda E. Bartling
Hilda E. Bartling, 92, of Batesville passed away Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2005 at Hospitality Hall, Batesville. She was born August 19, 1913 in Sunman, the daughter of Frank N. and Frances (Wiedeman) Gutzwiller, both now deceased.
She married Sylvester "Bess" Bartling on May 17, 1941 in Batesville. He preceded her in death.
Mrs. Bartling was also preceded in death by daughter, Judy Bartling, sister, Frances Rose Gutzwiller, and brothers Alfred, Martin, Frank, Donald and Harold.
She is survived by sister Betty Jo Schaefer of Batesville and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Bartling was a banker for 5/3rd Bank (formerly First Bank and Trust) retiring after 46 years. She was a member of St. Louis Church and St. Louis Church Ladies Society.
Visitation will be Friday, September 23, 2005 from 9-10:30 a.m. at Weigel Funeral Home, Batesville. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 23, 2005 at11:00 a.m. at St. Louis Church in Batesville. Rev. Daniel Mahan will officiate.
Memorials may go to Sylvester Bartling Scholarship Fund.

Lillian R. Boatright
Lillian R. Boatright, 81, of Versailles passed away Monday, September 19, 2005 at King's Daughters Hospital, Madison. She was born November 25, 1923 in PA, the daughter of William Harold and Estella Louise (Kehrle) Thomas, both deceased.
She married Frank Boatright on April 9, 1946 and he preceded her in death.
She is survived by two sons Dale Boatright, Cape Coral, FL and Paul A. Boatright, Seymour; three daughters Susan Carol Taylor of Cincinnati, Ruth Ellen Cyrus, Ft. Myers, FL and Bonnie May Walker, Pearland, TX; brother John Arthur Thomas, Miamisburg, OH, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Boatright was a homemaker and a member of the Versailles Church of Christ. She was a member of the Amvets and Moose Lodge.
No visitation or services are planned. Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, Milan is handling arrangements.

September 15, 2005

Sr. Ruth Schoenung
Sr. Ruth Schoenung, formerly Sr. M. Beatrice Schoenung, 71, of Oldenburg, died Monday, September 12, 2005 at Sisters of St. Francis Convent Infirmary. She was born August 21, 1934 in Cincinnati, OH, the daughter of Martin and Frances (Deters) Schoenung, both deceased.
Survivors include one sister, Julie Reece of Cincinnati, three brothers, Jerry Schoenung of Cincinnati, Joseph Schoenung of Cincinnati and Thomas Schoenung of Milford, OH.
Preceding her in death are five brothers, Stanley Schoenung, Martin Schoenung, Raymond Schoenung, Hubert Schoenung and John Schoenung. Sr. Ruth entered the convent February 2, 1953, and made her final vows August 12, 1958. She was a teacher and taught at several schools in Indiana and Ohio.
Funeral services were Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. at Srs. of St. Francis Motherhouse Chapel. Burial was at St. Francis Cemetery. Rev. Carl Hawver, O.F.M., officiated. Memorials may be made to Srs. of St. Francis Convent.

Edson M. Anderson
Edson M. Anderson, 88, of Dillsboro, died Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at his residence. He was born May 10, 1917 in Detroit, Michigan the son of Ivan Anderson and Helen Muster, both deceased. He married Evelyn M. Wilden and she survives in Dillsboro.
Other survivors include two sons, James E. Anderson and Billy Don Anderson both of Dillsboro; one daughter, Ellen Beeler of Brownsburg; one sister, Ila Rose Abrassart of Monroe City; nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Mr. Anderson was a station foreman at Texas Gas Transmission retiring in 1981.
Visitation will be held Thursday, September 15, 5-8 p.m. fast time at the Ulrich Filter Funeral Home, Dillsboro. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 16, 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Oakdale Cemetery, Dillsboro.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association of Indianapolis.

Edward E. Rullman
Edward E. Rullman, 55, of Dillsboro, died Monday, September 12, 2005 at University Hospital in Cincinnati. He was born February 16, 1950 in Milan the son of Lloyd V. Rullman and Dana Faye Miller.
Survivors include his mother, Dana Faye (Miller) Rullman of Dillsboro; two sons, Lloyd E. Rullman of Aurora, Joseph R. Jr. Rullman of Milan; two daughters, Regina Hartmann of Milan, Lindsay Goodpaster of Milan; one brother, Mark A. Rullman of Versailles; two sisters, Shauna L. Hamilton of Moores Hill; Sheila A. Creek of Moores Hill; fiancÈe, Penny Dornblaser of Dillsboro and three grandchildren.
His father Lloyd V. Rullman preceded him in death.
Mr. Rullman was a 1968 graduate of Dillsboro High School, a member of the Northcutt Laaker American Legion Post #292, Dillsboro, a member of the Lawrenceburg Eagles and a member of the Local #2 Carpenter Union in Cincinnati. He was a union carpenter and an Army veteran of the Vietnam Conflict.
Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, September 15, at 11a.m at the St. John's Lutheran Church, Farmers Retreat. Burial will follow in the St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery with military services conducted by the Northcutt Laaker American Legion Post #292.
Memorials may be made to the family.
Ulrich Filter Funeral Home, Dillsboro is in charge of the arrangements.

Helen Schroder
Helen (McLafferty) Schroder, 92, died Monday, September 12, 2005. She was born February 3, 1913 in Pendleton County, Kentucky the daughter of James and Sally McLafferty.
She is survived by Carl C. Schroder, her husband of 74 years; one daughter, Renee Godsey (Robert) of Wilmington, NC; one son, Roger Schroder (Sue) of Indianapolis; granddaughters, Christy Miller, Vicki Williams and Julie Corbett (Ross); grandsons, Terry Godsey, Patrick Godsey, Jamie Godsey (Sandra) and Kent Schroder (Dana); eight great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren and many other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Joseph and Kenneth; six sisters, Hazel, Nodie, Edna, Esther, Ruth and Mary Lou.
Mrs. Schroder was employed at Winter's Grocery Store in Milan until she married Carl. Together they operated Schroder's General Store and Post Office in Pierceville.
Visitation will be held Saturday, September 17 from 9 a.m. until the time of funeral services at 11 a.m. at the St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Finks Corner. Karyl Leslie will officiate the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the building fund of St. Peter's United Church of Christ or the Hospice of Ripley County.
Arrangements made by Bovard-Holt-Furst Funeral Home, Versailles.

Karol L. Underwood
Karol L. Underwood, 81, of Greencastle died Monday, September 12, 2005. He was born and raised in Ripley County the son of Effie and Marshal Underwood.
He married Lois Harrison and she survives. Other survivors include daughter, Tara Lynn Flint and husband, Larry of Vevay; Ted and wife Mary Kay of Plainfield; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sisters, Janet Cooper of Indianapolis and Helen Sander of Cincinnati and many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Underwood served in the Air Force for six years during WWII, flying 14 missions over Germany. He graduated from Purdue University. He was a member of the Versailles Lodge F&AM #7, Versailles American Legion, Civil War Round Table and Gobin United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, September 15, at 1:00 p.m. at the Gobin United Methodist Church. Revs. Larry Burton and Brad Tharpe will officiate the service. Burial will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Endowment Fund or Organ Fund for Gobin United Methodist Church, 307 Simpson Street, P.O. Box 66, Greencastle, IN, 46135.

September 8, 2005

Dorothea
Curry Cromer
Dororthea Curry Cromer, 82, of Osgood, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2005 at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Hospital in Carmel. She was born near Versailles on November 16, 1922 the daughter of Clyde and Mabel Armstrong Curry. She was married to C. Tom Cromer and he survives.
Other survivors include two daughters, Carolyn Brown and husband William of Greensburg, Patricia Coker of Bushnell, FL; four grandchildren, Barry Brown of Lawrenceburg, Terri Evans of Greensburg, Dena Vaughn of Butlerville, Mark Hayden of North Vernon; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Robert Curry of North Vernon; and one sister, Jo Westmeyer of Versailles. She was preceded in death by her parents; her grandson, Curtis Hayden; one brother Halstead Curry; and sisters, Isabelle Heidorn and Clara Belle Vestal.
Mrs. Cromer worked at Ma Curry's Restaurant in Versailles and retired from US Shoe in Osgood.
Funeral services were held Monday, September 5 at 2 p.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Charles Wilfong officiating.
Burial was in the Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles. Memorials may be given to the Heart Fund or the Cliff Hill Cemetery in care of the funeral home.

Dorothy
A. Speer Norris
Dorothy A. Speer Norris, 91, of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of Jennings County, died Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at Peace River Regional Medical Center in Port Charlotte.
Born May 31, 1914 in North Vernon she was the daughter of Edgar and Stella Mae Klayer Speer. She married Oscar B. Norris on January 4, 1932 in New Castle and he survives.
She was a resident of Jennings County until 1974 when she moved to Port Charlotte, FL. Mrs. Norris and her husband owned and operated a grain and livestock farm in Jennings County. She was a member of Zenas Baptist Church, an honorary member of Columbia Twp. Home Economics Club, member of Higgs Shuffle Board Club at Port Charlotte, FL, and Florida Shuffle Board Club Association.
Survivors include her husband of 74 years; three sons, Donald E. Norris of Port Charlotte, FL, Charles E. Norris of St. Cloud, FL, Jerry L. Norris of Canyon, CO; one sister, June Grimstead of Versailles; thirteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 10 at 11 a.m. at Pickett Funeral Home in North Vernon with Jon Beck officiating. Calling will be from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, September 9. Burial will be at the Vernon Cemetery.

Gladys R. Foster
Gladys R. Foster, 87, of Holton, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at the King's Daughters' Hospital in Madison. She was born at Piner, KY on May 22, 1918 the daughter of William and Sophia Carter Peebles. She was married to Samuel Foster on April 22, 1977 and he preceded her in death on January 29, 2003.
Mrs. Foster is survived by one brother, Jewell Peebles of Burlington, KY and two sisters, Pauline Britt of Versailles and Eleanora Springer of Indianapolis. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Virgil Peebles; and sisters, Geraldine Bruce, Emmaline Peebles, Bonnie June Patrick and Evelyn Nuxoll.
Mrs. Foster was a 1937 graduate of Versailles High School. She was a WWII veteran where she served with the WAAC. She was awarded the Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal and the WAAC Service Ribbon. She was a secretary at Jefferson Proving Ground retiring in 1978.
Visitation will be Friday, September 9, 6-8 p.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 10 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. David Blazier officiating.
Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles. Military graveside services will be given by the Versailles American Legion.
Memorials may be given to the Holton Masonic Lodge or the donor's choice.

Harley Wayne Utter
Harley Wayne Utter, 78, of Dillsboro, died Saturday, September 3, 2005 at the Waters of Ross Manor. He was born December 23, 1926 in Dillsboro the son of Harley Bruce Utter and Louella Heath, both deceased. He married Eula Mae Miller Utter and she preceded him in death. He then married Emma Jean Utter and she also preceded him in death.
Survivors include one son, Monte Utter of Dillsboro; one daughter, Brenda Utter of Osgood; five brothers, Norman Utter of Dillsboro, James Utter of Dillsboro, Jerry Utter of Corinth, KY, Johnny Utter of Memphis, TN, Steve Utter of Dillsboro; three sisters, Genevieve Young of Napoleon, Mary Decker of Mesa, AZ, Scharline Field of Mesa, AZ; five grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Nellie Hehe.
Mr. Utter was a member of the Dillsboro United Methodist Church, was a graduate of Dillsboro High School and retired from Cinergy in Columbia Power Plant. He served in the Army in WWII and was also a member of the Northcutt Laaker American Legion Post #292 of Dillsboro, VFW in New Richmond, OH and the Hopewell Lodge #80 F.&A.M. in Dillsboro.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 7, 11 a.m. at Ulrich-Filter Funeral Home in Dillsboro.
Burial was in the Oakdale Cemetery in Dillsboro with military services conducted by the Northcutt Laaker American Legion Post #292 of Dillsboro. Memorials may go to the Dillsboro United Methodist Church or the S.E. Indiana Hospice.

Helen Marie
(Weber) Wright
Helen Marie (Weber) Wright, 88, of Madison, died Sunday, September 4, 2005 at her residence. She was born June 26, 1917 in Brooksburg the daughter of Emery Weber and Bernice Tevis Weber, both deceased. She married Bernard Claude Wright on January 12, 1945 and he preceded her in death on December 16, 1995.
Survivors include one daughter, Mary Jane Maslyar of Gaithersburg, MD; one granddaughter, Constance Grace Maslyar of St. Mary's City, MD; one sister-in-law, Lorraine Weber of Dunfries, MD; caregiver, Arliss Helton of Madison; nieces and nephews, David and Sally Foley Vest of Lexington, KY, Muriel and Betty Weber Gray of Hanover, Thomas and Carolyn Weber Kramer of Indiana; Kathryn Weber Leasure of Lexington, KY, Harold Jr. and Virginia Weber of Madison, Rick and Joyce Weber Leasure of Lexington, KY, Judy Weber Harris of Oxford, Terry Michael and Harriett Weber of Wheeling, WV; her niece and God child, Gil and Patty Weber Robertson of Dunfries, WV; eleven great nieces and nephews; ten great-great nieces and nephews; four great-great-great nieces; and other relatives.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold T. Weber and Maurice Emery Weber; one sister, Mildred Weber Foley; and one nephew, Jack Weber.
Mrs. Wright was a 1935 graduate of Madison High School. She was a member of the Brooksburg United Methodist Church and began her working career with Morris Five & Dime Store in downtown Madison, later with G.C. Murphy Company for over 25 years retiring in 1980. She had also worked with her husband at the Gan's Furniture Store in the 50's and early 60's.
Visitation will be held Friday, September 9, 5-8 p.m. (EST) at Morgan-Webster-Nay Funeral Home in Madison and also on Saturday, September 10 from 9 a.m. until time of services at the Brooksburg United Methodist Church in Brooksburg.
Funeral services will follow visitation on Saturday, September 10 at 10 a.m. at the church with Rev. Nancy A. White officiating.
Burial will be in the Brooksburg Cemetery. Memorials may go to the Brooksburg United Methodist Church in honor of Helen.

Katie Bruns
Katie Bruns, 65, of Milan, died Monday, September 5, 2005 at The Waters of Dillsboro. She was born June 15, 1940 in Hamilton County, OH the daughter of Stella Henn. She married William S. Bruns, Sr. on June 10, 1961 and he survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Bill (Carrie) Bruns, Jr. of Milan, Ron (Barbara) Bruns, Sr. of Milan; one daughter, Leisa Fryer of Milan; ten grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Michael Bruns.
Mrs. Bruns was a homemaker and a member of the Lighthouse Baptist Church in Milan.
Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, September 8, 11 a.m. (slow time) at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan with Brother Gene Ferguson officiating.
Burial will be in the German Lutheran Cemetery north of Milan. Memorials may go to the family.

Mack Honeycutt
Mack Honeycutt, 91, of Milan, died Thursday, September 1, 2005 at Dearborn County Hospital in Lawrenceburg. He was born November 14, 1913 in Hindman, KY the son of John and Amanda Jane Bates Honeycutt, both deceased. He married Berta Inez Sloan and she preceded him in death.
Survivors include two sons, Rick Honeycutt of Milan, Keith Honeycutt of Foley, AL; five grandchildren, Erica Barnes, James Mack Honeycutt, Terry Wayne Honeycutt, Jennifer Honeycutt and Brian Keith Honeycutt; and twelve great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Jimmy Honeycutt; one son, Anthony Ray Honeycutt; one sister; and eight brothers.
Mr. Honeycutt was retired from Fernald. He was also active in the Little Memory Church of Old Regular Baptist.
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 3, 11 a.m. at Little Memory Church of Old Regular Baptist in Spades with Robert Haney and Zee Holbrook officiating.
Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials may go to the charity of donor's choice.
Cook Funeral Home, Sunman, was in charge of the arrangements.

Marjorie
Maxine Adkins
Marjorie Maxine Adkins, 88, of Madison, died Tuesday, August 30, 2005. She was born to Clyde O. Gray and Velma Peeler Gray on November 19, 1916 in Indianapolis.
Survivors include her daughter, Diane E. Carson; grandchildren, Jacqueline, Deborah, Steven, Michael, Cheryl and Tina; great-grandchildren, Rebekah, Christina, Tabitha and Josh; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandchild, Teresa Browning.
There will be no local services. Arrangements were entrusted to Family Funeral Care.

Robert "Bob"
W. Bowen, Jr.
Robert "Bob" W. Bowen, Jr., 44, of Greensburg, died Monday, September 5, 2005 at Decatur County Hospital in Greensburg.
Visitation will be held today, Thursday, September 8, 4-8 p.m. at Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home in Greensburg.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 9 at the funeral home.
Burial will be in the Westport Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family.

Sr. Marie
Schroeder, O.S.F.
Sr. Marie Schroeder, O.S.F., 81, of Oldenburg, died Saturday, September 3, 2005 at the Srs. of St. Francis Convent in Oldenburg. She was born April 28, 1924 in Greensburg the daughter of John Schroeder and Elizabeth Trilling Schroeder, both deceased.
Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Sr. Agnes Cecile Schroeder and Agnes Schroeder and three brothers, Joseph Schroeder, Leonard Schroeder and Philip Schroeder.
Sr. Schroeder entered the convent on September 8, 1946 and she made her final vows on August 12, 1952. She was a teacher at various schools in Indiana, Michigan, Missouri and Ohio.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 6, 3 p.m. at the Srs. of St. Francis Motherhouse Chapel in Oldenburg with Rev. Carl Hawver, O.F.M. officiating.
Burial was in the St. Francis Cemetery. Memorials may go to the Srs. of St. Francis Convent.
Weigel Funeral Home, Batesville, was in charge of the arrangements.

September 1, 2005

Sr. Margaret
Grace Blain, O.S.F.
Sr. Margaret Grace Blain, O.S.F., 86, of Oldenburg, died Saturday, August 28, 2005 at the Srs. of St. Francis Convent in Oldenburg. She was born September 1, 1918 in Westerville, OH the daughter of James Blain and Mary William Blain, both deceased.
Survivors include two sisters, Grace Callahan of Columbus, OH, Ruth Blain of Pataskaia, OH and one brother, Robert Blain of Glouster, OH. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Thompson and Rose Blain and five brothers, George, Lawrence, John, Albert and Paul Blain.
Sr. Blain was a teacher at schools in Indiana and Ohio for 48 years. She entered the convent on September 8, 1945 and she made her final vows on August 12, 1951.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 31, 3 p.m. at the Srs. of St. Francis Motherhouse Chapel in Oldenburg with Rev. Carl Hawver, O.F.M. officiating.
Burial was in the St. Francis Cemetery. Memorials may go to the Srs. of St. Francis Convent.
Weigel Funeral Home, Batesville, was in charge of the arrangements.

Sr. Rita
Agnes Werner, O.S.F.
Sr. Rita Agnes Werner, O.S.F., 93, of Oldenburg, died Monday, August 29, 2005 at the Srs. of St. Francis Convent in Oldenburg. She was born November 24, 1911 in Oldenburg the daughter of Jacob Werner and Elizabeth Nunlist Werner, both deceased.
Survivors include four sisters, Ellie Kramer of Greensburg, Gertrude Riedeman of Greensburg, Rita Kramer of Greensburg and Henrietta Stein of Oldenburg. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Mathais, Leo, Joseph and Henry Werner.
Sr. Werner was a teacher at schools in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Ohio. She entered the convent on December 8, 1928 and she made her final vows on July 2, 1934. She retired to the Motherhouse in 1986.
Visitation will be held today, Thursday, September 1, 1-3 p.m. at the Srs. of St. Francis Motherhouse Chapel in Oldenburg.
Funeral services will follow visitation at the Motherhouse Chapel at 3 p.m. with Rev. Carl Hawver, O.F.M. officiating.
Burial will be in the St. Francis Cemetery. Memorials may go to the Srs. of St. Francis Convent. Weigel Funeral Home, Batesville, is in charge of the arrangements.

Verna D. Webb
Verna D. Webb, 83, of Twin Oaks, died Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at The Waters of Batesville. She was born January 7, 1921 in Dearborn County the daughter of Fred and Carrie (Richter) Rennemeier, both deceased. She married Emerson Webb on July 14, 1943 in Mississippi and he preceded her in death on March 20, 1982.
Survivors include one son, Ron Webb of Batesville; one daughter, Carol Jean (Paul) Hess of Twin Oaks; three granddaughters, Paula Berryman, Penny Riley and Pamela Frensmeier; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, David Webb; two brothers, Roy and Clarence Rennemeier; and one sister, Selma Rennemeier.
Mrs. Webb retired from Milan Furniture Company as a patch worker. She was a member of St. Stephens Lutheran Church.
Visitation will be held today, Thursday, September 1, 3:30-6:30 p.m. at Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville.
Funeral services will follow visitation at the funeral home at 6:30 p.m. with Rev. Juanita Wallpe officiating.
Burial will be in the St. Stephens Cemetery in Spades. Memorials may go to the donor's choice.