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DEATH OF EARL M. ROMBOLD

     Earl M. Rombold, 78, a resident of Greenfield, IN died on Thursday, July 17, 2003 at Greenfield.  Mr. Rombold was born on August 14, 1924 at Logansport, IN.  He was the child of the late Edward Earl Rombold and the late Mary Frances Rombold.  He retired from General Electric of Indianapolis after 25 years of service working as a serviceman.  Mr. Rombold also bartended at the Speedway Social Club.  He was a twenty-five year member of the Moose Lodge of Speedway and the Speedway Social Club.  He is survived by his wife Betty who he married on July 27, 1985; step son: Jerry Davis of Greenfield; step-daughter Sandra Stanley of Sanford FL; sisters: Mary Henning of Logansport and Leona Elanton of Gary; 5 step-grandchildren; and 4 step-great grandchildren.  Mr. Rombold was also preceded in death by five brothers.  Services for Mr. Rombold will be at the Pasco Memorial Mortuary officiated by Rev. Michael Manning with a special Moose Lodge Service on Sunday at 5:30 p.m.  Calling will be at the Pasco Memorial Mortuary on Sunday, July 20 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Burial will be at Park Cemetery.

DEATH OF RICHARD M. LOW

Richard M. Low, 79, a resident of Greenfield died on Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at the Morristown Manor, Morristown, IN.  Mr. Low was born on December 24, 1923 in Hancock County, IN.  He was the child of the late Raymond C. Low and the late Garnetta (Montrose) Low.  Mr. Low was a plant supervisor for Asphalt Materials in Indianapolis, a Division of Heritage Group.  He had been employed there for thirty years.  Mr. Low was a member of the Better Breathers Rehab Club and was a World War II Marine Veteran.  He had served in the Pacific Theater as an amphibious driver.  He attended Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church.  Mr. Low graduated in 1942 from Westland High School.  He is survived by his wife Julia (Marquis) Low and by sons: David Low of Morristown, Mark Low of Greenfield and Ben Low of Indianapolis; daughter: Jennie Thomas of Indianapolis; brother James Low of California; sister Marie DeShong of Fountaintown; and two grandchildren.  Services for Mr. Low will be on Saturday, July 19 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pasco Memorial Mortuary officiated by Rev. Hugh Severance.  Calling will be at the Pasco Memorial Mortuary on Friday, July 18, 2003 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with burial at the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Greenfield.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Better Breathers Rehab Club or the American Diabetes Association.

DEATH OF LOIS M. TOMPKINS

      Lois M. Tompkins, 65, a resident of Indianapolis died on Tuesday, July 15th, 2003 at Greenfield.  Ms. Tompkins was born on October 16, 1937 in Hancock County, IN.  She was the child of the late John D. Rockey and the late Margaret (Gambrel) Pettigrew.  She was a janitor for Greenfield Central High School having retired on April 1, 2003 after twenty years of service.  She is survived by husband Thomas L. Tompkins of Greenfield who she married on October 16, 1956.  She is also survived by Ron Tompkins of Greenfield; daughters: Karen Copeland of Greenfield, Tina McClellan of Greenfield; Julie Evans of Fortville and Susie Hardin of Greenfield; brothers: Gerald Rockey of Greenfield, Jim Rockey of New Palestine; sisters: Ruby Reynolds of Indianapolis, Gwen Wallace of Greenfield; ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren.  Services for Ms. Rockey will be Friday, July 18, 2003 at 10 a.m. at the Pasco Memorial Mortuary, Greenfield officiated by Rev. Paul Enyart.  Calling will be at the Pasco Mortuary on Thursday, July 17 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. with burial at Park Cemetery, Greenfield.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Greenfield Central High School or Greenfield Branch of the Indiana Cancer Center, One Memorial Square, Suite 50, Greenfield

DEATH OF RITA DIANE HOSHAW (DAVIS)

Rita Diane Hoshaw (Davis), 58, a resident of Fortville died on Sunday, July 13, 2003.  She was born on December 26, 1944 in LaPorte, Indiana and died in Fortville.  She was the child of the late Harold E. Davis and the late Jeanette Elkins.  Ms. Hoshaw was a custodian at the Mt. Vernon Middle School.  Prior to working at Mt. Vernon Rita worked at Genesis Manufacturing as a quality control inspector.  She graduated from Crown Point High School.  She is survived by daughter: Rebecca Jo (husband Joseph) Ice of Ingalls; son: Ronald Aaron Hoshaw II of Indianapolis; 6 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; sisters: Lori Hopkins and Stephanie Gaither both of Lapel; brothers: Terry (wife Susie) Davis of Florida and Mike (wife Priscilla) Davis of OK.  She was preceded in death by her husband Ronald A. Davis in 1994 and a sister: Linda Hackney.  Services for Ms. Hoshaw will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 2003 at the Ronald L. Seals Funeral Home, Fortville, IN.  Burial will be at Gravel Lawn Cemetery, Fortville with calling on Wednesday, July 16, 2003 from 4 - 8 p.m. at the Ronald L. Seals Funeral Home, Fortville.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.  Ronald L. Seals Funeral Home, Fortville, is in charge of arrangements.

DEATH OF ANCLE "NICK" KELLEY

          Ancle "Nick" Kelley, 65, a resident of Indianapolis died on Friday, July 11, 2003.  Mr. Kelley was born in Pikesville, Kentucky to the late Alaonzo Kelley and the late Myrtle (Moore) Kelley.  He was a self employed painted who retired in 2000.  Mr. Kelley was an avid fisherman.  He is survived by sisters: Phyllis and husband Ray Thomas of Greenfield and Anna Ray and husband Robert Manning of Whitmore Lake, MI as well as several nieces and nephews.  Services for Mr. Kelly will be Monday, July 14, 2003 at 1 p.m. at the Pasco Memorial Mortuary.  Calling will be at the Pasco Memorial Mortuary on Monday, July 14, 2003 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Burial will be at Park Cemetery.

DEATH OF LINDA M. BEELER

Linda M. Beeler, 52, a resident of Indianapolis died on Thursday, July 10, 2003 at Winona Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.  Ms. Beeler had many family members in the Fortville and Hancock County areas.  Ms. Beeler was born on November 18, 1950 in Trenton, Michigan. She was the child of the late Elmer Lee Beeler and the late Cora W. Whited and had been employed at Beeler's Garage in Fortville.  She was a 1969 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School. Ms. Beeler is survived by son: Chad Tedrowe of Hawaii; brothers: Eddie Beeler of Maynardsville, TN; John Beeler of Las Vegas, NE; Paul Beeler of Fortville; sisters: Dorothy Stewart of Maynardsville, TN; Lois Hubbs of Maynardsville, TN; Robbie Propps of Fortville; Gail Monday of Fortville; granddaughter: Julia Tedrowe of Hawaii; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Services for Ms. Beller are scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, 2003 at Ronald L. Seals Funeral Home, Fortville officiated by Chaplain Barbara Medicott.  Burial will be at Gravel Lawn Cemetery in Fortville with calling on Sunday, July 13, from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Wheeler Mission.   

DEATH OF RUTH BRANTLINGER (JACKSON)

Ruth Brantlinger (Jackson), 81, a resident of Noblesville, IN and formerly a resident of Fortville and Ft. Myers, FL, died at 12:44 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2003 at Riverwalk Village Nursing Home, Noblesville, IN.  Ms. Brantlinger was the child of the late Roy Jackson and the late Estelle Manship.  She was born on November 10. 1921 and married to Virgil E. Brantlinger on October 5, 1940 in Fortville.  Mr. Brantlinger survives as do daughters: Susan (husband Frank) Edwards of Noblesville, Linda Smith of Lafayette; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great granddaughter; and sister: Amy Tucker of St. David, AZ. She was preceded in death by son: Virgil A. Brantlinger, and brothers: Melvin and Marvin Jackson.  Ms. Brantlinger was a 1939 graduate of the former Fortville High School.   She was a member of the First Christian 
Church of Noblesville  and the Fortville Brotherhood and Sisterhood.  She was a homemaker.  The funeral for Ms. Brantlinger will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2003 at the Ronald L. Seals Funeral Home, Fortville with burial at Gravel Lawn Cemetery, Fortville.  Visiting will be on Saturday, July 12, 2003 from 11 a.m. until the time of service at Ronald L. Seals Funeral Home, Fortville.

DEATH OF SUSAN O. EVANS

Susan O. Evans, age 59, of Fortville, died Sunday, July 6, 2003 at her home in Fortville.  Born on May 15, 1944 in Norwich, England, she was the daughter of James E. and Emma (Smithson) Sendall.  She married James A. Evans on December 14, 1974.  Mrs. Evans worked in production for Proportion-Air in McCordsville for seven years.  She was an avid bingo player.  Surviving her are her husband, James A. Evans, of Fortville; sons, Raymond Fogle, of Cicero, and Derek Fogle, of Fortville; daughters, Terry Gannon, Jean Hughes, and Jeri Garner, all of Fortville; brothers, Derek Sendall and Ernie Sendall, both of Norwich, England; sisters, Evelyn Reeder and Gerdee Sendall, both of Norwich, England; and eleven grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernie and Emma Sendall; one brother; and one sister.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 10, from 4:00 until 6:30 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary, Fortville Chapel.  Memorial services will be held on Thursday, July 10, at 6:30 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary, Fortville Chapel.  Pastor George "Bud" Wilson will be officiating.  Burial will be at Gravel Lawn Cemetery in Fortville.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Indiana Cancer Center.

DEATH OF BARBARA R. ROBINSON

Barbara R. Robinson, age 54, of Greenfield, died Tuesday, July 8, 2003 at her home in Greenfield.  Born on December 28, 1948 in Shelbyville, she was the daughter of Monty and Joann (Blue) Hurd.  She graduated from Greenfield Central High School in 1967 and married Gary W. Robinson on March 20, 1971.  Mrs. Robinson worked for Western Electric in Indianapolis from 1968-1984 and for Indiana Knit Wear in Greenfield from 1988-1996.  She attended Shelbyville Faith Trinity Church in Shelbyville and Harvest Ministries in Greenfield.  Surviving her are her mother, Joann Hurd, of Cloverdale; her husband, Gary Robinson, of Greenfield; two sons, Chad E. and Aaron L. Robinson, both of Greenfield; a brother, Bill Hurd, of Greenfield; a sister, Betty Martin, of Cloverdale; and two grandsons, Darrell and Michael Robinson.  She was preceded in death by her daughter, Aleatha G. Robinson, in 1972; and her father, Monty Hurd.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 9, from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary, Greenfield Chapel.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 10, at 10:00 a.m. at Erlewein Mortuary, Greenfield Chapel.  Pastor Perry Fouts and Pastor Harol Whitlock will be officiating.  Burial will be at Park Cemetery in Greenfield.  Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Trinity Church in Shelbyville or to Harvest Ministries in Greenfield.

DEATH OF JASON D. BELL

Jason D. Bell, age 26, of Fortville, died Wednesday, July 2, 2003 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  Born on September 19, 1976 in Indianapolis, he was the son of David and Jeanie Bell.  He graduated from Greenfield Central High School in 1996.  Mr. Bell married Amanda (Graham) Bell on November 3, 2001.  He worked for Indianapolis Soft Water from 1999-2002 and as a plumber for Shuler Plumbing Company from 2002-present.  Mr. Bell attended New Life Christian Fellowship in Fortville.  He is survived by his parents, David and Jeanie Bell, of Seymour, Tennessee; his wife, Amanda Bell, of Indianapolis; a son, Tyler W. Bell, of Indianapolis; a daughter, Makenzie A. Bell, of Indianapolis; a brother, Michael C. Bell, of Seymour, Tennessee; grandparents, Leon and Deloris Bell, of Fortville; grandmother, Phyllis Lambert, of Noblesville; great-grandfather, Charles Duncan, of Fortville; several aunts and uncles; a niece, Larissa Plettner, of Michigan; and several cousins.  Preceding him in death were two brothers, Travis and Todd Bell; and a son, Jayson J. Graham.  Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 6, from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary, 124 East Staat Street, Fortville.  Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 7, at 2:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary, Fortville Chapel.  Pastor Mark Adcock will be officiating.  Burial will be at Washington Park East Cemetery in Indianapolis. 

DEATH OF CHARLES H. MILLICAN

Charles H. Millican, age 75, of Greenfield, died Wednesday, July 2, 2003 at Brandywine Manor Nursing Home in Greenfield.  Born on October 11, 1927 in Memphis, Tennessee, he was the son of William and Mary Millican. He married Ethel V. (Jackson) Millican on July 21, 1950.  Mr. Millican worked for Chrysler in Indianapolis as a job setter for 28 years before retiring in 1976.  He was a member of the Bible Study Chapel Church in Indianapolis.  Surviving him are his sons, Randy and William Millican, both of Greenfield; daughters, Sharon Jones, of Jamestown, Tennessee, and Joyce Gallagher, of Galveston, Texas; brother, Jack Millican, of Mississippi; sisters, Mildred Allen, of Atlanta, Georgia, and Sharlene Lovelett, of Ravenden Springs, Arkansas; several nieces and nephews; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.  Preceding him in death were his parents, William and Mary Millican; his wife, Ethel V. Millican; two brothers; and two sisters.  Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 6, from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary, Greenfield Chapel.  Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 7, at 10:00 a.m. at Erlewein Mortuary, Greenfield Chapel.  Brother Shay Mahurin will be officiating.  Burial will be at Memorial Park cemetery in Indianapolis.

DEATH OF W. MICHAEL RUTLEDGE

W. Michael Rutledge, age 53, of Greenfield, died Wednesday, July 2, 2003 at his home in Greenfield.  Born on August 6, 1949 in Shelbyville, he was the son of William J. and Betty L. (Baysinger) Rutledge.  He graduated from Greenfield High School in 1967 and served in the U.S. Navy as a Communications Specialist for 4 years.  Mr. Rutledge worked as an electrician for Naval Avionics from 1973-1983 and was also a self-employed alarm specialist. He was a member of Park Chapel Christian Church in Greenfield.  Surviving him are his mother, Betty L. Rutledge, of Greenfield; his sons, Justin M. and Bryan D. Rutledge, both of Greenfield; a brother, Joseph P. Rutledge, of Greenfield; a sister, Dawn M. Burdine, of Indianapolis; a half-brother, Marvin D. Rutledge, of Greenfield; a niece, Michaelena Zapf, of Wilkinson; and three nephews, Andrew, Adam, and Tyler Rutledge, all of Greenfield .  Preceding him in death were his father, William J. Rutledge; a nephew, Jeremiah J. Zapf; and a niece, Tabbatha H. Zapf.  Visitation will be held on Friday, July 4, from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary, Greenfield Chapel.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 5, at 11:00 a.m. at Erlewein Mortuary, Greenfield, Chapel, with calling beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Pastor David Woods will be officiating.  Burial will be at Park Cemetery in Greenfield.  Memorial contributions may be made to Zapf Memorial Fund in care of Greenfield Banking Company, 1920 N. State Street, Greenfield, IN 46140.

DEATH OF BILLY D. CAUDELL

Billy D. Caudell, 81, a resident of Fortville died at 10:30 p.m. on Monday at Hancock Memorial Hospital in Greenfield.  Mr. Caudell was the child of the late Maurice Cecil Caudell and the late Ethel Whelchel.  He was born in Fortville on November 25, 1921.  He is survived by his wife Mary Lois Snider Caudell who he married in Fortville on March 21, 1942.  He is also survived by children Sharon L. (husband, Carroll) Bush of Unionville, IN; Deanna J. (husband Terry) Laxton of Mocksville, NC; Franklin Delano (wife Brenda) Caudell of Fortville; Jerome "Jay" D. Caudell of Fortville; Marcia R. Caudell of Indianapolis; Carmen "Candy" Marie Caudell of Fortville; sisters: Virginia Grimm and June Maroska both of Fortville; brother David Caudell; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by two grandchildren.  Mr. Caudell was a1940 graduate of the former Fortville High School.  He was a lifelong active Democrat and Democratic Precinct Committeeman for the Town of For4tville for over 50 years.  He was a Past President of the Fortville Optimist Club; an over 50 year member and Past Grand Master of the Fortville Independent Order of Odd Fellows; Past President of the Fortville Park Board and 12 year member of the Indiana Historical Society, Hancock County Historical Society, and the Lewis County (Kentucky) Historical Society. In 1953 he helped found the Fortville Little League Association in which he was also a coach for 15 years.  He was a Past President of the Caudell-Simmons Cemetery Association and he was also instrumental in forming Landmark Park in Fortville.  Mr. Caudell was a member of the Fortville Community Brotherhood and Sisterhood.  He retired in 1987 as the Postmaster of the Fortville Branch of the United States Post Office after 19 years service.  Prior to that he was an engineer for the Indiana Department of Transportation for 12 years.  He was also the assistant office manager of the DuPont Plant in Fortville for 16 years.  During World War II,  he was a warehouse manager at Ft. Benjamin Harrison.  The funeral for Mr. Caudell will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2003 at the Ronald L. Seals Funeral Home in Fortville officiated by Dr. Jerald W. Mielke, Pastor of the St. James Lutheran Church.  Burial will be at Gravel Lawn Cemetery, Fortville.  Visiting will be on Wednesday, July 2, 2003 from 2 - 8 p.m. at the Ronald L. Seals Funeral Home, Fortville.

DEATH OF RICHARD H. RICHWINE

     Richard H. Richwine, 86, a resident of Greenfield died on Friday, June 27, 2003 at Greenfield.  Mr. Richwine was born in Noblesville IN and he was the child of the late Fred Richwine and the late Bessie (Townsend) Richwine.  He was retired from General Motors in Indianapolis where he had been a Test Engineer for 30 years retiring in 1962. He was a past President of the Noblesville Junior Chamber of Commerce, the Noblesville Masonic Lodge, the Greenfield Elks Club, Choir Director of the Philadelphia United Methodist Church and the Allison Male Chorus.  Mr. Richwine was a graduate of Noblesville High School and Purdue University.  He served in the U.S. Navy, WWII, as an Ordinance Officer, and continued service with the Naval Reserves after the war. Mr. Richwine is survived by Martha Jane Richwine of Greenfield and sons Dick Richwine of Indianapolis and Fred Richwine of Fishers, IN; daughter Phyllis Darche of Atlanta, GA, 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by brother George Richwine.  Services for Mr. Richwine will be Tuesday, July 1, 2003 at 2p.m. at the Pasco Memorial Mortuary.  Calling will be Monday, June 30th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Pasco Memorial Mortuary with burial at the Philadelphia Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Greenfield Faith United Methodist Church.

DEATH OF FLORENCE ANN (RANDALL) GINDER

     Florence Ann (Randall) Ginder, 67, a resident of Fountaintown, IN died on Saturday, June 28, 2003 at Greenfield, IN.  Ms. Ginder was born in Indianapolis.  She was the child of the late Ralph Randall and the late Frances Marian (Goldsberry) Randall.  Ms. Ginder was a housewife, a member of the A.B.C. Club of Greenfield, the Brandywine Homemakers Club and was a graduate of Assumption High School in Indianapolis.  The husband of Ms. Ginder, Donald G. Ginder, survives as does her son Donald E. Ginder of New Palestine,; daughters Gayle Nugent of Arlington, IN and Teresa Blackwell of Lawrenceville, IN; brothers: Roger Randall of Brazil and John Randall of New Palestine; sisters: Marilyn Holt of New Palestine and June Kohlman of Indianapolis; 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by brother Paul Eastes, son-in-law Daniel Cole and great grandsons Daniel and Austin Cantor.  Services for Mr. Ginder will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2003 at 1`1 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church officiated by Father Adrian.  Calling will be at the Pasco Memorial Mortuary on Tuesday July 1, 2003 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with burial in Asbury Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Hancock County Humane Society.

DEATH OF JAMES E. "JIM" DONOVAN

James E. "Jim" Donovan, age 72, of New Palestine, died Thursday, June 26, 2003 at Hancock Memorial Hospital in Greenfield.  Born on August 16, 1930, he was the son of Edgar and Ester (Geier) Donovan.  He graduated from Goodland High School in Goodland, Indiana in 1948.  He married Nellie B. Donovan.  Mr. Donovan was employed as a grocery store manager for A&P Supermarkets for 30 years before retiring.  He served in the U.S. Army for 4 years during the Korean War and received a bronze star.  He was a member of the Morristown American Legion Post #102 and attended New Palestine United Methodist Church.  Surviving him are his daughter, Karen S. Webber, of Rio Vista, California; two step-sons, Phil A. Walters, of Columbus, Ohio, and Ed Walters, of Calhoun, Kentucky;  his sisters, Margaret Simmons, of St. Cloud, Florida, and Mary Wallace, of Palm Beach Garden, Florida; a special friend, Doris Hall; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.  Preceding him in death were his parents, Edgar and Ester Donovan; and his wife, Nellie B. Donovan, in 1997.  Visitation will be held on Monday, June 30, from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary, Greenfield Chapel.  Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 1, at 2:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary, Greenfield Chapel.  Reverend Paul Perry will be officiating.  Burial with military rites by Morristown American Legion Post #102 will be at New Palestine Cemetery in New Palestine.  Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s favorite charity. 

DEATH OF RALPH C. MULLINNIX

     Ralph C. Mullinnix,82, a resident of Indianapolis died Sunday, June 29, 2003.  Mr. Mullinnix was born October 28, 1920.  Services are under the arrangement of the Shirley Brothers Irving Hill Chapel, 5377 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, 897 9606.

DEATH OF BOBBY G. INGLE

Bobby G. Ingle, 71, a resident of Greenfield died on Monday, June 23, 2003 at Greenfield. Mr. Ingle was born on September 9, 1931 in Orange County, IN. He was the child of the late John T. Ingle and the late Geneva (Humphrey) Ingle. He retired from General Motors after 25 years of service in 1987. Mr. Ingle graduated from Howe High School in Indianapolis, was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Speedway and served in the Indiana National Guard for 18 years. He is survived by his wife Elma Lois (Richards) Ingle who he married on December 18, 1965; and also by sons: Harold E. Rogers of Sacramento, CA, Donald D. Rogers of Carmel; daughters Tammy Jo Ingle of Greenfield and Tiena D. Rogers of Indianapolis; brothers: Bryce Ingle of New Albany, IN, John Ingle of New Albany, IN, Verle Ingle of Indianapolis and Earl Ingle of Ohio; vaster: Vera Shipley of Everts, WA; and 6 grandchildren. Services for Mr. Ingle will be on Friday, June 27, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the Westland Friends Church officiated by Frances Kinsey and Fred Powers. Calling will be at the Westland Friends Church on Friday, June 27, 2003 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. with burial at the Westland Friends Cemetery, Greenfield, IN. Me4morial contributions may be made to the Westland Friends Cemetery, Greenfield, IN.

DEATH OF RICHARD CARDER

Richard R. "Rick" Carder, age 54, of Greenfield, died Friday, June 20, 2003, at his home in Greenfield.  Born on June 30, 1948 in Rayville, Missouri, he was the son of Royce and Dorothy (Stanley) Carder.  He received a Bachelors degree in 1972 from South Dakota State University and a Masters degree in 1996 from Ball State University.  He married Linda R. (Carlson) Carder on December 28, 1973 in Brookings, South Dakota.  Mr. Carder worked for the U.S. Department of Defense for 28 years before retiring on February 28, 2003.  For the last 21 years of his employment, he was employed by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service at the Army Finance Center in Indianapolis as a supervisory information technology specialist.  He was a charter member of Park Chapel Christian Church in Greenfield.  Surviving him are his wife, Linda R. Carder, sons, Jeff R. and Scott M. Carder, and daughters, Karen K. and Laurie M. Carder, all of Greenfield; mother, Dorothy Carder, of Liberty, Missouri; brother, Lance D. Carder, of Liberty, Missouri; and sister, Lois Phillips, of Silver Springs, Nevada.  His father, Royce Carder, preceded him in death.  Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 24, from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary, Greenfield Chapel.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 25, at 2:00 p.m. at Park Chapel Christian Church in Greenfield.  Pastor David Woods will be officiating.  Burial will be at Mendon Cemetery near Pendleton.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Brain Tumor Association, 2720 River Road, Des Plaines, Illinois, 60018 or to the Laurie & Scott Carder College Education Fund, c/o Greenfield Banking Company, 1920 N. State Street, Greenfield, Indiana 46140.

DEATH OF BARBARA E. CAMPBELL HUDSON

Barbara E. (Campbell) Hudson, age 71, of Greenfield, died Saturday, June 21, 2003, at Hancock Memorial Hospital in Greenfield.  Born on August 21, 1931 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of William H. and Devona E. (Coleman) Campbell.  She graduated from Warren Central High School in Indianapolis in 1949.  She married John Richard Hudson on May 21, 1950.  Mrs. Hudson was a homemaker and worked in the cafeteria at Weston Elementary School in Greenfield for 10 years before retiring in 1992.  She is survived by her husband, John Richard Hudson, of Greenfield; a son, Richard Kim Hudson, of Greenfield; two daughters, Candace K. Zapf, of Greenfield, and Darla J. Sleeth, of Morristown; two sisters, Shirley A. Cohron, of Indianapolis, and Sonja M. Glassing, of Greenfield; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  Preceding her in death were her parents, William H. and Devona E. Campbell; and two brothers, William R. Campbell and Cyrus G. Campbell.  Visitation will be held on Monday, June 23, from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary, Greenfield Chapel.  Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 24, at 10:00 a.m. at Erlewein Mortuary, Greenfield Chapel.  Burial will be at Park Cemetery in Greenfield.

DEATH OF MILDRED C. KOTTLOWSKI DOST

Mildred C. (Kottlowski) Dost, age 87, of Greenfield, died Sunday, June 22, 2003 at Regency Place Nursing Home in Greenfield.  Born on January 12, 1916 in Hancock County, she was the daughter of Charles F. and Caroline (Spier) Kottlowski.  She graduated from New Palestine High School in New Palestine on April 25, 1935 and from Indiana College of Beauty Culture in Indianapolis on December 6, 1935.  She married Arnold William Dost on June 3, 1939 at Zion Lutheran Church in New Palestine.  Mrs. Dost was a beautician at Mildred's Beauty Shop for more than 50 years before retiring in 1985.  She was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church in New Palestine, where she was active in Ladies Aid, Zion Circle, and LWML.  Mrs. Dost was also a member of Friendly Neighbors Home Economics Club and the New Palestine Lions Club.  She is survived by a son, Richard W. Dost, of Kokomo; two daughters, Marcia Dost Robertson, of New Palestine, and Arnola Dost Coffman, of Cumberland; seven grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren.  Preceding her in death were her husband, Arnold William Dost, on May 16, 1983; her parents, Charles F. and Caroline Kottlowski; a sister, Gertrude Kottlowski Fisher; two brothers, Walter and Erwin Kottlowski; and a grandson, Gregory Richard Dost.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 24, from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary, Greenfield Chapel.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 25, at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in New Palestine with calling from 9:30 a.m.  Reverend Ronald Baumann will be officiating.  Burial will be at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in New Palestine.  Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, 6513 W. 300 S., New Palestine, Indiana 46163, or to the Indiana Alzheimer's Disease Center, c/o Erlewein Mortuary, 1484 West US 40, Indianapolis, Indiana 46140

DEATH OF HAZEL M. TAYLOR

Hazel M. Taylor, 63, a resident of Greenfield, IN died on Monday, June 16, 2003 at Greenfield.  Ms. Taylor was born on October 22, 1919 at Rockville IN.  She was the child of the late James D. Anderson and the late Stella J. Lawson Taylor.  She had been employed by Indiana Knitwear retiring in 1979.  She was predeceased by her husband Loren G. Taylor but is survived by sons Gerald Taylor of Cumberland IN and Ronald Taylor of Greenfield IN.  She was also preceded in death by son Billy Jon Taylor.  Services for Ms. Taylor are Thursday, June 19, 2003 at 1 p.m. at Park Cemetery officiated by Rev. Michael Manning.  Burial will be at Park Cemetery.

DEATH OF DONALD R. RUSSELL

Donald R. Russell, 72, a resident of Knightstown, IN died on Sunday June 15, 2003 at Greenfield.  Mr. Russell was born on July 6, 1930 at Loogootee, IN, the child of the late Beryl W., Russell Sr., and the late Phema Russell Russell.  He was an iron worker, a member of Local 22 and a member of the Greenfield First Assembly of God.    Mr. Russell is survived by his wife Geraldine Stidham Russell of Knightstown who he married on April 27, 1976.  He is also survived by step son Heraldine Couch of Corbin, KY; step daughter Susanne Bishop of Florence, KY; brothers John Earl Russell of Indianapolis, Beryl Russell, Jr., of Indianapolis, Greg Russell of Indianapolis and Roger Russell of Indianapolis; sisters: Patty Jones of Greenfield, Joann Walker of Indianapolis, Sharon Herald of Indianapolis, Sharon Harold of Cloverdale, IN, Norma Jean Wallace of Washington, IN, Julia Crystal of Indianapolis, Tonya Russell of Indianapolis, Debra Russell of Indianapolis, Darlene Piercy ; 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.  He was also preceded in death by Frannie Russell, sister and Wayne Russell, brother.  Services for Mr. Russell are scheduled for Wednesday, June 18 at 11 a.m. at the Greenfield First Assembly of God officiated by Rev. James Morris.

DEATH OF WAYNE A. WIENEKE

     Wayne A. Wieneke, 68, a resident of Greenfield died on Monday, June 16, 2003 at Greenfield.  Mr. Wieneke was born on April 17, 1935 in Hancock County.  He was the child of the late Howard Wieneke and the late Zada (Daffin) Wieneke and had been employed in the Maintenance Department of Leary Construction Co. of Greenfield for many years prior to retirement.  Mr. Wieneke is survived by son Jacob Wieneke, Indianapolis; daughters Susan Wieneke, Knightstown and step daughter Katrina Hill of Indianapolis; and sister Patty Conley of Spiceland. he was preceded in death by son: David Wieneke; sister Willadean Wiggins; and brothers William, Gene and Ray Wieneke.  Services for Mr. Wieneke will be held on Thursday June 19, 2003 at 1 p.m. at the Pasco Memorial Mortuary.  Calling will be Wednesday, June 18, 2003 from 4-8 p.m. at Pasco with burial at Philadelphia Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

DEATH OF MARTHA O. FISH

     Martha O. Fish, 91 years young, died at Clermont Florida on June 12, 2003.  Ms. Fish was a former longtime Greenfield resident.  Ms. Fish was born on Feb. 22, 1912 at Shelbyville, IN.  She was the child of the late Ora Settle Campbell and the late Ida May Bullard).  She was a homemaker. Ms. Fish had formerly held memberships in the Bradley U.M. Church, the Greenfield Country Club and Riley Wranglers.  She was an avid golfer.  Survivors include daughters Linda Thomas, Clermont, FL, formerly of Shelbyville and Candy Adkins, of Greenfield; 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by husband Richard W. Fish who died in 1987.  Services will be Friday June 20, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bradley United Methodist Church officiated by Rev. David Patrick.   Calling will be from 4-8 on Thursday June 19th at the Pasco Memorial Mortuary and after 9 a.m. at the church  with entombment at Washington Park East Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hancock Memorial Hospital Hospice.

DEATH OF JOWANDA (JO) KAY NASBY

Jowanda (Jo) Kay Nasby, 59, a resident of Greenfield, IN died on Saturday, June 14, 2003 at Greenfield.   Ms. Nasby was born on March 19, 1944 at Columbus, IN.  She was the child of the late Walter Campfield and Mary Brisben Campfield of Bradenton, FL.  Ms. Nasby was a homemaker and a member of the Park Chapel Christian Church of Greenfield, the Order of the Eastern Star Lewisville Chapter. She is survived by her husband Dale Nasby of Greenfield who she married on July 14, 1961; sons: Bruce Nasby of Shirley, IN and Rick Nasby of Emporia, IN; daughter Diane Petry of Greenfield; brothers Terry Campfield of Bradenton, FL, Billy Campfield of Bradenton, FL and Mike Nasby of Bradenton, FL; sister Barbara Jean Walton of Bradenton, FL; and 9 grandchildren.  A Memorial Service for Ms. Nasby will be held at the Park Chapel Christian Church on Wednesday, June 18 at 7 p.m.  officiated by Pastor David Woods.  Calling will be at Park Chapel Christian Church on Wednesday, June 18 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Park Chapel Christina Church Youth Program, 1176 E. McKenzie, Greenfield, IN 46140.

MARVIN LEROY "ROY" WHITE

Marion Leroy "Roy" White, age 84, of Martinsville (formerly of Markleville), died Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at Morgan Hospital and Medical Center in Martinsville.  Born on May 7, 1919 near Pendleton, he was the son of Marion Francis and Laura (Ebbert) White.  He graduated from Markleville High School in Markleville in 1937.  Mr. White was a game warden for Hancock County from 1953-1959 and a quarter master at Morgan/Monroe State Forest from 1959-1973.  He was employed with the Indiana Forestry Department from 1973-1991, retiring in 1991.  He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Indianapolis and a former member of the Masonic Lodge.  He is survived by his sons, Marion L. White, Jr., of Greenfield, Steve White, of Greenwood, Jeff White, of Shirley, and Troy White, of Plainfield; his daughters, Susie Brees, of Greenfield, and Tammy Orebaugh, of Danville; a sister, Anna Marie Feitshans; two nieces; one nephew; thirteen grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.  Preceding him in death were his parents, Marion F. and Laura White; a brother, Fred White; and a son, Leroy Pendlum.    Visitation will be held on Friday, June 13, 2003 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary in Greenfield.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 14, at 10:00 a.m. at Erlewein Mortuary, Greenfield Chapel.  Pastor Mark Clark will be officiating.  Burial will be at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery in Anderson.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Masonic Home, 690 S. State Street, Franklin, IN.  

DEATH OF MARY JACQULINE RUFF

     Mary Jacquline (Carpenter) Ruff, age 65, of Indianapolis (formerly of Fairland), died Sunday, June 8, 2003 at her home.  Born on December 23, 1937 in Muncie, Indiana, she was the daughter of John W. and Mildred Faye (Hall) Carpenter.  She graduated from Columbus High School and married Donald Max Ruff on September 3, 1956.  Mrs. Ruff was a homemaker.  She is survived by her son, Curt Ruff, of Indianapolis; her daughter, Kim Michalisko, of Chesapeake, Virginia; her brother, Bill Carpenter, of Greenfield; two sisters, Janie Smalley, of Nashville, Tennessee, and Susie Hall, of Marion, Indiana; and six grandchildren.  Preceding her in death were her husband, Donald Max Ruff; an infant son; and her parents, John W. and Mildred Faye Carpenter.  Graveside services will be held on Friday, June 13, at 2:00 p.m. at Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville.  Pastor Mark Clark will be officiating.

DEATH OF ERIC W.B. ROBBINS

     Eric W.B. Robbins, 20, a resident of Maxwell died on June 8, 2003 at Greenfield, IN.  Mr. Robbins was born on September 9, 1982 at Greenfield.  He was the child of Leon Robbins, Greenfield, and Roxanne Tweedy, Maxwell.  He was employed in the construction trade working for Kevin Abahams Construction Co.  He attended Greenfield Central High School.  He is survived by brothers: Chris Robbins of Greenfield, Matthew Robbins of Maxwell, Jeremy Robbins of Maxwell; step brothers Jacob 
Robbins, Brandon Robbins and Corey Robbins, all of Greenfield; step-sister: Anita Jeffers, Beech Grove; grandmothers Pat Brewer of Greenfield; Betty Priest, Greenfield; step father: Anthony Tweedy, New Castle; aunt and uncle Paul and Robin Greenwalt, Angola; several aunts and uncles and cousins.  Services for Mr. Robbins will be on Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pasco Memorial Mortuary officiated by Rev. Jim Dunn.  Calling will be at the Pasco Memorial Mortuary on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  Burial will be at Park Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Family of Eric W.B. Robbins, % Funeral Home.

DEATH OF ANDREW HAZLETT, II

Andrew Hazlett, II, age 37, of Maxwell, died Sunday, June 8, 2003 at Hancock Memorial Hospital in Greenfield.  Born on April 29, 1966 in Greenfield, he was the son of Andrew Hazlett I and Carole (Mueller) Turnell.  He attended Greenfield Central High School.  Mr. Hazlett was a drywall finisher for Union Local #47.  He is survived by his mother, Carole Turnell, of Maxwell; two daughters, Misty Hazlett, of Maxwell, and Chelce Hazlett, of Indianapolis; his brother, Rick K. Hazlett, of McCordsville; his grandmother, Katie Hazlett, of Stanford, Kentucky; two nieces; and one nephew.  Preceding him in death was his father, Andrew Hazlett, I.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 11, from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary in Greenfield.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 12, at 10:00 a.m. at Erlewein Mortuary.  Burial will be at Philadelphia Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Hazlett Children Trust Fund, c/o Erlewein Mortuary, 1484 West US 40, Greenfield, IN 46140.

DEATH OF ROBERT SCOTT MILLS

     Robert Scott Mills, 38, a resident of Indianapolis, died on Saturday, June 7, 2003 at Community East Hospital, Indianapolis.  Mr. Mills was born in Greenfield, had resided here and also has family living here.  Mr. Mills was the child of Robert M. "Bob" Mills residing in New Castle, IN and Cheryl (Cassidy) Mills residing in Forsyth, Missouri.  He was self employed in the cleaning business and was active in the Harvest Ministries in Greenfield.  Mr. Mills was a 1984 graduate of Knightstown High School.  He is survived by brothers Ron Mills of Pendleton, IN and Rick Mills of Greenfield; sister Melissa Peggs of Knightstown; and grandparents George and Ann Mills of Pocahontas, AR, Wellford and Amanda Roland of Knightstown, IN and Mary Kelly of Greenwood, AR.  Services for Mr. Mills will be Tuesday, Jun 10, 2003 at 10 a.m. at the Pasco Memorial Mortuary, Greenfield officiated by Pastor Harold Whitlock.  Calling will be at the Pasco Memorial Mortuary on Monday, June 9th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Burial will be at the Glen Cove Cemetery, Knightstown, IN.   Memorial contributions may be made to the Harvest Ministries Church.

DEATH OF LORRAINE E. PLANK

Larraine E. Plank, 84, a resident of Greenfield died on June 4, 2003 at Regency Place, Greenfield.  Ms. Plank was born April 11, 1914 at Fairview Kansas.  She was the child of the late William F. Middendorf and the late Dora A. (Fiegenbaum) Middendorf.  She was a retired employee of Indiana Knitwear after twenty one years.  Her memberships included the Faith Lutheran Church and the Mary Martha Guild.  Ms. Plank is survived by Lyle O. Plank of Greenfield and Eldon L. Plank of Ellenton, FL; daughter Karen S. Roland of Greenfield; brother Robert Middendorf of Muncie; sister Adella Snyder of Anderson; seven grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by Emma Robinson, and one great granddaughter.  Services for Ms. Plank will be Saturday, June 7th at 10:00 a.m. at the Faith Lutheran Church officiated by Pastor David Koeneman.   Calling will be from 4 - 8 p.m. Friday at the Pasco Memorial Mortuary and after 9 a.m. at the church.  Burial will be at Park Cemetery, Greenfield.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society.

DEATH OF MARYANNE DEZELAN

Maryanne (Martin) Dezelan, age 50, of Greenfield, died Wednesday, May 28, 2003 at her home in Greenfield.  Born on April 12, 1953 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of John R. and Margaret M. (Laker) Martin.  She graduated from St. Agnes Academy in Indianapolis in 1971.  She married Ronald J. Dezelan on June 2, 1973.  Mrs. Dezelan was a homemaker and a mother.  She was also a member of the Cathedral Mothers’ Club and St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Greenfield.  She is survived by her parents, John R. and Margaret M. Martin, of Indianapolis; her husband, Ronald J. Dezelan, of Greenfield; three sons, Jeffrey R. (and Lisa) Dezelan, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Nicholas R. Dezelan and Andrew J. Dezelan, both of Greenfield; one daughter, Jennifer A. Dezelan, of Indianapolis; two brothers, Mike Martin, of Indianapolis, and Tom Martin, of St. Louis, Missouri; three sisters, Kathy Ansty and Beth Collins, both of Indianapolis, and Jean Garriott, of Carmel; and several nieces and nephews.  Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 1, from 3:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary in Greenfield with rosary services at 7:30 p.m.  Funeral mass will be held on Monday, June 2, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 515 Jefferson Boulevard, Greenfield.  Father Severin Messick will be officiating.  Burial will be at Calvary - Holy Cross - St. Joseph Cemetery in Indianapolis.  Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Michael’s Grade School, 515 Jefferson Boulevard, Greenfield, Indiana, 46140, or the Dezelan Family Trust at Cathedral High School, 5225 E. 56th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46226, or the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. 

DEATH OF DR. JOHN LEWIS OTT

Dr. John Lewis Ott, 78, a resident of Greenfield died on Tuesday, May 27, 2003 at Greenfield.  Mr. Ott was born on August 19, 1924 at Sabetha, Kansas.  He was the child of the late Charles Ott and the late Nina Ransom Ott.  Dr. Ott was a retired microbiologist from Eli Lilly and Co who retired December 31, 1986. He was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church of Shelbyville, IN. Dr. Ott is survived by his wife Betty (Fortune) Ott of Greenfield who he married June 4, 1948.  He is also survived by his daughter Kimberly J. Johnson of Nineveh, IN; 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.  Dr. Ott was a graduate of Sabetha High School in Sabetha Kansas.  He received undergraduate and Masters degrees from Kansas University and was awarded a Doctorate in Microbiology from Iowa State University.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.  Services for Dr. Ott will be on Sunday, June 1, 2003 at 12:00 p.m. at the St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Shelbyville, IN officiated by The Rev. Mary M.L. Campbell.  An open house will be held at 1317 Sherwood Drive, Greenfield, on Sunday, June 1 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for friends and family.  Brunch will be served at the church starting at 10:30 a.m. June 1st. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, the Greenfield Public Library or the St. Luke's Episcopal Church.

DEATH OF VIRGINIA DRAKE

Virginia (Raible) Drake, age 84, of Fortville, died Sunday, May 25, 2003 at Regency Place Nursing Home in Greenfield.  Born on July 4, 1918 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Roy and Clara (Southern) Raible.  She was a hostess at Downings Restaurant in Fortville, managed the Ingalls Liquor Store, and was a homemaker.  Virginia was a member of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary of Fortville and a former member of the Fortville Eastern Star.  She is survived by four sons, Robert "Bob" Drake and Mark Drake, both of Fortville, Richard Drake, of Madison, and Gary Drake, of Greenfield; brother, John Raible, of Indianapolis; two sisters, Nell Bernitt, of Indianapolis, and Luceille Watkins, of Southport; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.  Preceding her in death were her parents, Roy and Clara Raible; and a son, James Drake.  A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 28, at 7:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary, 124 East Staat Street, in Fortville.  Friends may call from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. that evening at the funeral home.  Pastor Mark Clark will be officiating.  Memorial contributions may be made to the VFW of Fortville.

DEATH OF CHRISTOPHER THOMAS MOORE

Christopher Thomas Moore, 25, a resident of Indianapolis, IN died on Thursday, May 22, 2003 at Indianapolis. Mr. Moore was born on June 13, 1977 at Greenfield, IN and he was formerly a resident of New Palestine, IN. Mr. Moore was a child of Tyler T. Moore of Greenfield and Sherry (Savill) Wise of Indianapolis. He worked as a district food tech for Outback Steakhouse Restaurant for the past seven years. Mr. Moore was an avid baseball player and fan. He graduated from New Palestine High School. He is survived by his son Brandon Moore of Greenwood, In; brothers: Bradley Moore of Pleasant View, Iowa and Michael Moore of Indianapolis, IN; sisters: Crystal Moore of Fairland, IN and Tiffany Moore of Fairland, IN; maternal grandmother Barbara Savill of Fortville; and fraternal grandmother Wilma Bloomfield of New Palestine. Services for Mr. Moore will be Wednesday, May 28 at 11 a.m. at Pasco Memorial Mortuary officiated by Rev. Michael Manning. Calling will be at the Pasco Memorial Mortuary on Tuesday, May 27, 2003 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday May 28, 2003 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Burial will be in the Mendon Cemetery, Pendleton, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to the Brendon Moore Trust Fund

DEATH OF GERTIE M. BROWN

Gertie M. Brown, 76, a resident of Greenfield died on Thursday, May 22 at Greenfield. Ms. Brown was born November 8, 1926 in Russell County, KY. She was the child of the late Claude Burchett and the late Abbey (Johnson) Burchett. She was a homemaker. Her husband Donald R. Brown died in December 29, 1995. She is survived by son Frank Phelps of Greenfield; daughters: Barbara Roberts of Carthage, Marie Mullins of Greenfield, Wanda Lane of Knightstown, Joyce Roy of Knightstown; brother Woodrow Anderson of Jamestown, KY; and eighteen grandchildren. In addition to her parents and spouse, she was preceded in death by sons: Wendell Phelps, Huger Phelps, and sister: Bonnie Birdwell. Services for Ms. Brown will be on Tuesday, May 27, 2003 at 2 p.m. at the Pasco Memorial Mortuary officiated by Nate Brewington. Calling will be at the Pasco Memorial Mortuary on Monday, May 26, 2003 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. with burial at Park Cemetery, Greenfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Foundation.

DEATH OF DEBORAH K. BOWLING

Deborah K. Bowling was reported as having died on May 20, 2003 at 9:58 a.m. in Greenfield, IN.  Ms. Bowling was married and 52 years of age.  Her cause of death has been certified by the Hancock County Deputy Coroner Daniel Devoy as being a gunshot wound to the head with subsidiary cause as being breast cancer.  Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Indianapolis.  Burial will be on May 24, 2003.  Pasco Memorial Mortuary is handling arrangements.

DEATH OF MILLARD C. JORGENSON, SR.

Millard C. Jorgenson, Sr., age 85, of Greenfield, died Sunday, May 18, 2003 at Regency Place Nursing Home in Greenfield.  Born December 25, 1917 in Helena, Montana, he was the son of Charley and Elvina (Erickson) Jorgenson.  He graduated from Hunter High School in Hunter, North Dakota in 1937.  Mr. Jorgenson was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army Air Corps until 1945.  He married Marian E. (Bennett) Jorgenson.  Mr. Jorgenson worked for Community Hospital East for 21 years before retiring in 1982.  He also worked as a warehouse manager for E.C. Atkins Saw Company in Indianapolis and in Greenville, Mississippi for 21 years.  He was a member of the American Legion Post #119 in Greenfield.  Survivors include his wife, Marian E. Jorgenson, of Greenfield; his son, Millard C. Jorgenson, Jr., of Bloomington, Illinois; brothers, Eldon Jorgenson, of Indianapolis, and Arden Jorgenson of Fargo, North Dakota; sister, Lorraine Johnson, of Hillsboro, North Dakota; and two grandchildren.  Preceding him in death were his parents, Charley and Elvina Jorgenson; two sisters; and one brother.  Private services will be handled by Erlewein Mortuary in Greenfield.

DEATH OF VERA COLLEEN "GRANNY" WEBSTER

     Vera Colleen "Granny" Webster, 81, a resident of Greenfield died on Thursday, May 8, 2003 at Hancock Memorial Hospital, Greenfield.  Ms. Webster was born on January 31, 1922 at Marshall County, KY.  She was the child of the late Rubin Griggs and the late Minnie (Saylers) Briggs.  She had been a seamstress at Taylor's Draperies in Indianapolis and had also worked at the Sears Warehouse Drapery Dept, Indiana and the Clark business at the Linde Laundry of Greenfield.  Ms. Webster was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church, Greenfield, the Sunshine Travelers and the Pal Club. She is survived by her husband Frank Lee Webster who she married on Dec. 20, 1969, as well as daughters Joyce Browner of Marion, IN, Sharon K. Szalgay of Monrovia, IN; brother Harold Wayne Griggs of Griggsville; 21 grandchildren; 43 great grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.  She was also preceded in death by daughter Patsy Hicks, daughter Doris Souders, son Roy Buddy Moore, son Ernie Moore, sister Stella Moore and brother Stanley Griggs.  Services for Ms. Webster will be on Monday, May 12, 2003 at 1 p.m. at the Bethel Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Randall Parker.  Calling will be at the Pasco Memorial Mortuary on Sunday, May 11, 2003 from 2 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and after noon on Monday at the church.  Burial will be at Park Cemetery, Greenfield.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethel Baptist Church, Greenfield.

DEATH OF RUSSELL E. LOCKRIDGE

Russell E. Lockridge, age 60, of McCordsville, died Tuesday, May 6, 2003 at Pleasant View Lodge in McCordsville.  Born on September 23, 1942 in Noblesville, he was the son of Garold R. and Edith Maye (Hiatt) Lockridge.  He married Patricia Ann (Patchett) Lockridge, who survives.  Mr. Lockridge worked for D&D Brake for over 25 years.  Also surviving him are his sons, Donald Lockridge, of Noblesville, Donald R. Polk, of Louisiana, and John C. Polk, of New Castle; daughter, Susan R. Polk, of Greenfield; brother, Michael Wayne Lockridge, of Florida; and two grandchildren, Kaitlin M. and Jimmy C. Polk.  Preceding him in death were his parents, Garold R. and Edith Maye Lockridge; his sister, Mary Jo Thompson; and his brother, Jerry G. Lockridge.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 8, at 11:00 a.m. with calling from 10:00 a.m. both at the Erlewein Mortuary in Greenfield.  Pastor Randall Parker will be officiating.  Burial will be at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens in Indianapolis.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

DEATH OF LOIS OPAL FUQUA (McCONNELL)

Lois Opal Fuqua (McConnell, 91, a resident of Fortville died on Tuesday, May 6th at Pleasant View Lodge Nursing Home, McCordsville.  Ms. Fuqua was born on July 24, 1911 in Hamilton County, Indiana.  She was the child of the late Amos E. McConnell and the late Lora Alice Coleman McConnell.  Ms. Fuqua was a homemaker and was a member of the Fortville Christian Church and the Fortville Order of the Eastern Star No. 149.Her husband Joseph Leon Fuqua preceded her in death as did her daughter Carmen L. Regan and brothers Lawrence and Woodrow McConnell. She is survived by son: J.B. Fuqua of Ingalls, IN; 3 grandchildren: 7 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild. Services for Ms. Fuqua will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 9, 2003 at the Ronald L. Seals Funeral Home, Fortville officiated by Rev. Pat Mooney.  Burial will be in Gravel Lawn Cemetery, Fortville.  Calling will be Thursday, May 8, 2003 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Ronald L. Seals Funeral Home, Fortville.  Memorial contributions my be made to the American Cancer Society.

DEATH OF DAVID R. HARPER

David R. Harper, age 61, of Greenfield, died Monday, May 5, 2003 at Hancock Memorial Hospital in Greenfield.  Born on January 30, 1942 in St. Paul, Minnesota, he was the son of Clarence S. and Mary Grace (Rogalla) Harper.  He graduated from White Bear Lake High School in White Bear Lake, Minnesota in 1960.  He received a bachelors of engineering in air movement from IUPUI in 1978.  Mr. Harper married Katherine D. Harper on June 21, 1968.  He served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years and was self-employed in the heating and cooling industry for 34 years.  Mr. Harper was a member of the Moose Lodge in Greenfield.  He is survived by his wife, Katherine D. Harper, of Greenfield; his daughters, Laura K. Harper, of Greenfield, and Catherine Ann Bate, of California; his brothers, Jack S. Harper and Bill C. Harper, both of Minnesota; his sisters, Betty J. Mullin, of Brownsburg, Indiana, and Barbara A. Harper, of Wyoming; two nieces; five nephews; and four grandchildren.  Preceding him in death were his parents, Clarence S. and Mary Grace Harper, and one infant sister.  Visitation will be held on Friday, May 9, from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary in Greenfield.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 10, at 10:00 a.m. at Erlewein Mortuary with Pastor John Paulson officiating.  Burial will be at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis.

DEATH OF D. VIOLA ANDERSON (MANUS)

D. Viola Anderson (Manus) a resident of Greenfield and former resident of Fortville died at 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2003 at Regency Place, Greenfield.  Ms. Anderson was the child of the late James M. Manus and the late Orra May Foxworthy born at Indianapolis on October 4, 1922. She was married to the late Arnold R. Anderson and is survived by sons: Arnold Anderson, Jr. of Colorado Springs, CO; Ronald Anderson of Imperial, CA, Richard Anderson of Indianapolis; David Anderson of Indianapolis; daughters: Donna Jacob of Hot Springs AR and Karen Murphy of Fortville; 14 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and sister: Harriet Rogers of Ball Ground, GA. Ms. Anderson was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary #6904, Fortville; American Legion Auxiliary #391; 8/40 #577 of Hancock County; and the Women's Moose of Indianapolis #11.  She was a homemaker.  Services for Ms. Anderson will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 5, 2003 at the Ronald L. Seals Funeral Home Fortville, IN officiated by Mr. Sam Mock.  Burial will be at the Gravel Lawn Cemetery, Fortville.  Visiting will be Monday, May 5 from 10 a.m. until the time of service.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

DEATH OF BERNARD L. CAUDELL.

Bernard L. Caudell, 67, a resident of Greenfield died on Thursday, May 1 at Beech Grove, IN.  Mr. Caudell was the child of the late John Elmer Caudell and the late Anna Theresa (Reidy) Caudell.  He had been employed in elevator service representing the Dover Elevator Company in Indianapolis for 32 years.  He was a member of the Hoosier Model T Club, Eagles Lodge of Richmond and the F.O.P. of Greenfield as well as the Model A Restorer's Club and St. Michael's Catholic Church.  He attended Holy Name Catholic School and Southport High School.  He is survived by his wife Elizabeth (Federapiel) Caudell of Greenfield who he married on Nov,. 3, 1962.  He is also survived by John Caudell of New Palestine, Joe Caudell of Greenfield and Jeff Caudell of Greenfield; and 4 grandchildren.  He was also preceded in death by brother Donald Eugene Caudell.  Services for Mr. Caudell will be Monday, May 5 at 1 p.m. at the Pasco Memorial Mortuary officiated by Father Severin Messick, O.S. B..  A special Rosary will be held on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. Calling will be at the Pasco Memorial Mortuary on Sunday from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Burial will be at Park Cemetery, Greenfield.  Memorial contributions my be made to the American Cancer Society or the St. Michael's Building Fund.

DEATH OF WILMA K. (KOEHLER) CLINE

Wilma KJ. (Koehler) Cline, 89, a resident of Greenfield died on Sunday, April 27, 2003 at Greenfield.  Ms. Cline was born in Indianapolis on October 6, 1919 and she was the child of the late Cora Marie (Frederick) Koehler and the late Fredrick K. Koehler.  She had worked in the Marion County Assessors Office in Indianapolis.  Ms. Cline was a member of the Eastern Star of Lawrence for 50 years and a former Rice Precinct Committee Member of the Republican Party of Marion County.  She was married to the late Hamilton D. Palmer and is survived by son Fred Palmer of Greenfield; daughters: Clara Marie Baker of Florida and Nancy Ann Bledsoe of Florida; 3 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.  She was also preceded in death by 2 sisters, 4 brothers and great grandson Zachary Palmer.  Services for Ms. Cline will be graveside on Wednesday, April 30 at 2 p.m. at Crown Hill Cemetery officiated by the Rev. Rolland Pfile.  Calling will be at Pasco Memorial Mortuary on Monday April 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with burial at Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis.


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