2010-2014, IN, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net

 

SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi , IN,           Transcribed by Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com

Blankenship, Ricky           57, 25Jun1954 - 20Jul2011,             (Indiana),                                         IN-315-62-2189

Blankenship, Rondel Lee  74, 22Feb1936 - 12Dec2010,           47909 (Indiana),                              KY-407-46-9898

 

Allen                                                                                                                  

 

2011, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN, Death

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/307715/Blankenship-Jonathan.php

Jonathan Daniel Blankenship born January 28th, 1978, formerly of Lawrence County and a resident of Fort Wayne Indiana died on March 2nd, 2011 at IN, he was 33 years old.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Higginbotham Funeral Service, 401 W. Main Street P.O. Box 150 Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2014, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN, Obituary

Published in Fort Wayne Newspapers on Sept. 21, 2014

Ella B. Wray, 91, went to be with her Heavenly Father Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014, at St. Anne Home in Fort Wayne. She was formerly of Owensboro, Ky.

Surviving are her girls, Sandra (Wayne) Watts of Owensboro, Ky., Linda (Ron) Shroyer of Fort Wayne, Ashley (Joshua) Meyers of Kokomo, and Amber (Ryan) Starkel of Fort Wayne; also her grandchildren, Kirk, Eric, Rici Shroyer, all of Fort Wayne, Abby Wray of Richmond, Chad Watts, Jim Watts, and Melissa Davis of Owensboro, Ky., and Landon Wray of Wichita, Kan.; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Charles Blankenship of Charolette, N.C.; sisters, Ava Quinsenberry of Clothier, W. Va., and Opal Caudill of Fort Wayne; and her sister in Christ, Virginia DeArmond of Owensboro, Ky.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lyndle Wray; and son, Larry Wray.

Service is 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, 2014 at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral, 1140 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, (IN 46805). Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2014, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN, Obituary

Published in Fort Wayne Newspapers on Dec. 17, 2014

Margot Heather Warr, 80, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014, at Visiting Nurse, Fort Wayne. Born in Bude, Cornwall, England, Margot worked as a teacher in Chandler's Ford, Hampshire, England for many years until moving to Fort Wayne in 1973. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmoth er and friend who enjoyed her garden and her birds, doing crossword puzzles, and watching Jeopardy. The grandchildren relied on "Granny" to be a source of wisdom and guidance.

Surviving are her brother, James (Trisha) McGregor of Elgin, Scotland; son, Christopher (Kat) Warr of Austin, Texas; daughter, Lesley (Peter) Harmon of Ft. Myers, Fla.; son, Alastair (Teresa) Warr of Zionsville, Ind.; daughter, Sally (Dan) Guinn of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Ian Warr, Colin Warr, Kirsty (Stetson) Blankenship, C.J. Vines, and Claire Warr, Nicholas and Benjamin Leto, Max and Thomas Warr, and Samantha and Charlie Guinn; and great-grandchildren, Trey and Stetson Blankenship.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Angus and Honor McGregor.

Calling is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014, at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, Fort Wayne.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2013, Woodburn, Allen Co., IN, Obituary

Published in Fort Wayne Newspapers on June 28, 2013

Esther L. Painter, 91, of Woodburn, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at New Haven Health & Rehab [New Haven, Allen Co., IN]. Born March 17, 1922, in Stroh, Ind., she was a daughter of the late Iva (Harris) and Hurlis Lung. Esther was a member of the Elix Club at General Electric, the Woodburn American Legion and Christ Lutheran Church, Woodburn.

On April 30, 1949, Esther married Ralph Painter; he passed away on June 25, 1989.

Esther will be sadly missed by her daughter, Sharon (Richard) Bauer of Antwerp; son-in-law, Thomas Foit; grandchildren, Yvonne (Dan) Marlin, Todd Bauer, Sheila (Gary) Wakeland, and Jeffery (Michelle) Halsey; six great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by daughters, Eulaila Blankenship and Mary Jane Foit; and brother, Charles Lung.

Service is 10 a.m. Monday, July 1, 2013, at Dooley Funeral Home, 202 W. River St., Antwerp, Ohio, with viewing one hour prior. She will be laid to rest at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Bartholomew                                                                                                    

 

2009, Columbus, Bartholomew Co., IN, Obituary

The Commonwealth-Journal, (Somerset, KY) - August 11, 2009

Delemia "Dee" Carolyn Johnson, 59, of Columbus, Ind., formerly of Russell Springs, Ky., passed away on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009, in Columbus. She was born on April 12, 1950, in Russell Springs, the daughter of the late Granville Perry and Mary Irwin Johnson. She was a cook at the Scooters Restaurant and loved to sew, quilt, and be with her grandchildren.

Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband, Royce Johnson, whom she married on April 26, 1997, in Russell Springs; six children, Kathy (and Ronald) Blair of Russell Springs, Carolyn Marie (and J.D.) Burns of Indianapolis, Ind., David (and Missy) Johnson of Franklin, Ind., Barbara (and Shane) Walters of Eli, Ky., Cynthia (and Ellotte) Dalton of Mitchell, Ind., and Jennifer Blankenship of Russell Springs; 16 grandchildren, Tobi Jo, Taylor, Randy, Jared, Skylar, Roy, Shane, Miranda, Thailee, Austin, Sierra, Hunter, Vanessa, David, Dylan, and Brayden; a great grandchild, Bailey Jo Brant; two brothers, Phillip Johnson of Russell Springs and Gene Johnson of Fairland, Ind.; and six sisters, Margaret Burgess of Indianapolis, Louise Hobbs of Anderson, Ind., Betty Brumley of Jamestown, Ky., Judy Anderson of Russell Springs, Sue Chumley of Russell Springs, and Gwen Lawhorn of Russell Springs.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Granville P. and Mary Johnson; a granddaughter, Brittany Blankenship; two sisters, Wanda Johnson and Ruth Bunch; and a mother-in-law, Nerotha Johnson.

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 11 a.m. at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Glen Poynter officiating. Burial will be in the Lakeside Memorial Gardens.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2012, Columbus, Bartholomew Co., IN, Obituary

Published in the The Marion Star on November 18, 2012

Mabel L. Flach, 58, of Columbus, IN formerly of Marion, Ohio died at 1:15 p.m. on Friday, November 16, 2012 at Columbus Regional Hospital. Mabel was born in Marion, Ohio on January 22, 1954 to the late Herbert and Eileen Blankenship Burke.

She grew up in Marion, Ohio and worked at the Banko Grill for seven years and various places in Marion. Mabel had a son in 1971, Paul William Foster. She married Jay Flach from Green Camp, Ohio, on September 3, 1982. Mabel and Jay moved to Columbus in 1987. She worked at Flambau Plastics in Columbus and as a bartender for the Moose Lodge # 398 for six years after Jay became Administrator of the Lodge.

A memorial service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home on Washington Street with the Ladies of the Moose and Ken Dibble officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Marion, Ohio.

Mabel is survived by her husband, Jay Flach; sons, Paul W. (Nikki) Foster of North Vernon, Mike Flach of Green Camp, Ohio, Shaun (Cindy) Flach Arlington, Texas, Chris (Lori) Flach and Keith Flach both of Green Camp, Ohio; seven grandchildren soon to be eight; three great-grandchildren; mother-in-law, Donna Flach of Richwood, Ohio; three brothers, Herb Burke Houston, Texas, Larry Burke of Florida, and Fred Burke of Kansas; five sisters, Judy Lobb, Janice Williams, Marjorie (Dick) Bolton all of Marion, Ohio, Velma Gilley of Florida, and Becky (Bill) Winn of Dallas, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.

Mabel is preceded in death by her parents, son, Robert Flach and sister, Virginia Burke.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Boone                                                                                                                

 

+2012, Lebanon, Boone Co., IN, Obituary

http://reporter.net/obituaries/x431310097/Bob-E-Blankenship , January 25, 2012

Bob E. Blankenship, 78, of Lebanon, died unexpectedly at his residence. The son of Alexander and Vina Gabbard Blankenship, he was born Oct. 15, 1933, in Lynchburg, Ky.

He graduated from Lynchburg High School in 1951. He then attended the University of Kentucky, majoring in electrical engineering. Bob then moved to Titusville, Fla., where he went to work for the Space Center and began traveling to different Air Force bases to install air conditioning systems.

When Bob Jr. was born, the Blankenship family moved to Lebanon in 1962, and Bob went to work with Stewart Warner. He then accepted a position with the Walter F. Greene Company in industrial sales, and eventually purchased the company. In 1991, he sold the business and moved to Asheville, N.C., working as a sales representative in the industrial cutting tool business. Bob eventually moved back to Lebanon and worked for Crankshaft Machine as a national sales manager based out of Jackson, Mich., until his retirement in 2009. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, golfing and watching auto races. He was an avid fan of the University of Kentucky, Indianapolis Pacers and Colts.

Bob married Carolyn “Kay” King on Oct. 4, 2003; she survives. Other survivors include his children, Bob Blankenship Jr. of Palm Bay, Fla., Brenda Howard of Carlisle, Pa., Scott (Chelsea) King of Lebanon and Jean (Greg) Kolp of Lebanon; siblings, Alexander “Bud” (Joyce) Blankenship of Lebanon, Helen Ruth Smith of Lexington, Ky., Norma Dobson of Columbus, Malcolm (Sandra) Blankenship of Corbin, Ky., Lou (Bill) Luttrell of Lebanon and William “Bill” (Barbara) Blankenship of Corbin; and 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Margaret Ann Blankenship, Darlene Doty, Janet Thomas and Thomas Richard Blankenship; and a grandson, Robert Wesley Blankenship.

The service will be 2 p.m. Friday at the Strawmyer & Drury Mortuary, with the Rev. Lee Faust officiating. Bob will be laid to rest in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Lebanon.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2012, Lebanon, Boone Co., IN, Obituary

The Times, (Noblesville, IN) - July 19, 2012

Todd Brian Cody, 45, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at his home near Advance. Born March 29, 1967 in Lebanon, he was the son of Donald Eugene Cody and the late Janet Louise (Hawkins) Cody.

He was a life-resident of Boone County and a 1985 graduate of Lebanon High School. For four years and four months he served in the United States Navy as an airplane mechanic. He married Elizabeth N. (Graf) Cody in Kokomo, Aug. 7, 2004; she survives. A machinist by profession, he was employed in Indianapolis at Capitol Machines and Hoosier Machine. The past ten years he was an employee of Standard Locknut in Westfield. As an outdoorsman, he enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and target shooting. He was a member of the Gun Owners of America and a dedicated family man.

He is survived by his wife; children, Keith R. Bybee and wife, Jessica of Anderson; Sandy N. Graf of Noblesville, Amanda A. Bybee of Lafayette; grandchildren, Braden Bybee and Karter Bybee, both of Anderson; his father; brother, Kyle E. Cody and wife, Brittany of Lebanon; aunt, Carolyn Kay King Blankenship of Lebanon; cousins, Scott King and Jean Kolp, both of Lebanon; Brandt Belknap and Kara Hilderbrant, both of Ridgewood, N.J.; several nieces and several nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; mother, Janet L. Cody; brother, Brent Aaron Cody; and aunt, Beverley J. Belknap.

Funeral service is 2 p.m. Saturday at the Myers Chapel of Memories mortuary with the Rev. Scott Mauch officiating. Interment will follow military rites at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2014, Lebanon, Boone Co., IN, Obituary

The Reporter, (Lebanon, IN) - February 11, 2014

Mrs. Susan Rebecca "Becky" Bishop, 83, of Lebanon, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis. Rebecca was born in Danville, Ky., on July 9, 1930, a daughter of the now late John Sebery Howard and Rowena (Sexton) Howard Leffew.

She was raised in Danville, Ky., and moved to Indiana in the early 1970s. On April 30, 1976, she was married to her second husband, Dexter Bishop, in Lebanon. Mr. Bishop survives. Rebecca had worked at several nursing homes in the Lebanon area and for the Blue & White Truck Stop. In addition, she worked at Witham Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, where she prepared dinners for Meals on Wheels. She retired in 2003. She was a member of Covenant Community Worship Center in Lebanon, where she worshiped God and loved her church family. Rebecca loved spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed reading her Bible, working puzzle books, watching TV and playing cards. Rebecca was also very fond of her dogs.

Survivors include husband, Dexter Bishop of Lebanon; four children, Ray S. (Carol) Tate of Morehead, Ky., Barbara A. (Richard) Manning of Junction City, Ky., Diane (Cleve) Bishop of Lebanon and Sonya J. (Rick) Blankenship of Jamestown; son-in-law, Carlos L. Bishop of Jamestown; sister, Elizabeth Rowland of Danville, Ky.; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and she was expecting her first great- great-grandchild in July.

Rebecca was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, James Howard; a sister, Helen Rowena Rowland; a daughter, Debbie L. Bishop; and a grandson, Shawn Ray Tate.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Myers Chapel of Memories, with Pastor Matt Skiles officiating. Interment will follow in the Lincoln Memory Gardens in Boone County.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Public Records: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KT72-Q95

Rick Blankenship – b.01Sep1959, Residence 2001: Thorntown, IN - Relatives: Sonya Jean Blankenship

 

Public Records:

Sonya Jean Bishop – b.29Oct1968, Residence 2008: Lebanon, IN - Relatives: Carlos L Bishop, Debbie L Bishop, Dexter C Bishop, Lewis A Bishop, Nick Blankenship, Rebecca S Bishop, Rebecca Bishop, Rick W Blankenship, Rickey J Blankenship

 

Champaign                                                                                                       

 

+2012, Urbana, Champaign Co., IN, Obituary

Wabash Plain Dealer (IN) - November 16, 2012

Ester Griffey, 79, of rural Urbana, died at 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012, at his home. He was born Jan. 22, 1933, in Prestonsburg, Ky., to Alie J. and Dulcie May (Roop) Griffey.

Ester married Shirley M. (Ryan) Grogg at the Eagles Lodge in Wabash on April 29, 1989. He worked 34 years at General Tire in Wabash retiring in 1994. Ester was U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of the Christian Heritage Church, the Eagles Lodge and the Izaak Walton League, all of Wabash.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley M. Griffey of rural Urbana; daughter, Tammy (Les) Sonnier of Mississippi; four stepchildren, Debbie L. Hutton of Warsaw, C. Mike Grogg of Los Angeles, Calif., Jeff F. Grogg of Anderson, and Ryan C. (Grace) Grogg of North Manchester; five brothers, Paul (Irene) Griffey of Allen, Ky., Elmer (Patricia) Griffey of Wabash, George (Linda) Griffey of Prestonsburg, Ky., Moses (Leah) Griffey of Ligonier, and Ed Smith of Wabash; two sisters, Ruth (Glendale) Blankenship of Pikeville, Ky., and Martha Jane Murphy of Prestonsburg; 10 grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son, two brothers, and three sisters.

Funeral services will be held at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave. Wabash on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 10 a.m. with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Clark                                                                                                                 

 

+2012, Clarksville, Clark Co., IN, Death

Published in The Courier-Journal on December 27, 2012

Steven Ray Blankenship, 60, died December 26, 2012.

Scott Funeral Home

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2012, Clarksville, Clark Co., IN, Obituary

http://newsandtribune.com/obituaries/x1633436025/Steven-Ray-Blankenship-60-of-Clarksville

Steven Ray Blankenship, 60, of Clarksville, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, at his home. He was born in Louisville, enjoyed watching NASCAR and was an avid bingo player.

He is survived by four siblings, Carol Carter and her husband Earl; Linda Jaggers and her husband Kenneth; Joe Blankenship and his wife Brenda; Roger Blankenship and his wife Donna; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Urban and Eva Mae Blankenship.

Scott Funeral Home and Crematory are handling the arrangements.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2014, Charlestown, Clark Co., IN, Obituary

Evening News and Tribune (Jeffersonville-New Albany, IN) Date: September 16, 2014

Funeral services for Mary Alma Campbell, 89, Charlestown, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 19, at Grayson Funeral Home, Charlestown, with entombment in Resthaven Memorial Park, Louisville.

She died Monday, Sept. 15, 2014, at Kentuckiana Medical Center. She was born on Oct. 22, 1924 to Dewey Allen and Lillian Irene Walls Rucker in Kanawha County, W.Va. She was a homemaker, and a member of the North Charlestown Church of God.

Survivors include her daughters, Donna Wisehart, Charlestown, Rebecca Fulkerson and her husband Jr., Otisco, Sharon Andres and her husband, Barry, Charlestown and Sandy Boling and her husband, Fred, New Washington; sisters, Nancy Priddy, Ohio and Judy Hill, Poca, W.Va.; grandchildren, Ernie Stoner, Mary Sue Blankenship and Diana Templeton; great-grandchildren, Zoie, Claudia, Kain, Breyden, and Daylon; and great-great grandchild, Aaliyah.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2010, Jeffersonville, Clark Co., IN, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/160737/Cunningham-Thomas.php

Thomas Jefferson Cunningham, 80, of Jeffersonville, IN died Sunday, July 4, 2010, at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, IN. Born May 6th, 1930, he was the son of the late Andrew and Rebecca Parton Cunningham.

He was survived by his wife, Albertia J. Cunningham; by 2 sons, Thomas A. Cunningham and Larry G. Cunningham, both of Jeffersonville, IN; by a brother Horace Cunningham of Bryson City; by a granddaughter, Natasha Stacy of Jeffersonville, IN; by a grandson Joshua Cunningham of Sellersburg, IN; and by 2 great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, July 9, 2010, in the Chapel of Bryson City Funeral Home & Memorial Services, with Rev. Robbie Cunningham officiating. Burial will be in the Blankenship Cemetery with military honors rendered by the American Legion Post 143.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2012, Jeffersonville, Clark Co., IN, Obituary

http://newsandtribune.com/obituaries/x684078684/Frances-Naomi-Blankenship-Robinson-Alford

A memorial service for Francis “Naomi” Blankenship Robinson Alford, 88, of Jeffersonville, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at Legacy Funeral Center, Jeffersonville.

She died Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at Clark Memorial Hospital.   She was born May 27, 1923 in Meigs County, Tenn. She was retired from Kentucky Metal Products. She was a member of Parkwood Nazarene Church, Order of the Eastern Star Jeffersonville Chapter, AARP, the Senior Care program at Clark Memorial Hospital, Tops and Jump.

She is survived by six children, Torchye Parsley and her husband, Kenneth, of Palmyra, Teena Halbig and her husband, Edward, of Louisville, Toni Rake, of Boca Raton, Fla., Teala  Trent and her husband, Gary W., of  Clarksville, Henry Alford Jr., of Louisville, and Ida Clarkson, of San Antonio, Texas; two sisters, Jewell Burkhardt, of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Gaye McGinnis, of North Carolina; one brother, Sam Blankenship and his wife, Shirley, of Evansville; nine grandchildren, Jimmy Parsley and his wife, Debbie, Faith Young and her husband, Mike, Denise McLaughlin and her husband, Jim, Jane Whobrey and her husband, David, Bobbi Finch (David Rainwater Jr.), Angie Chandler and her husband, Kris, David Clarkson, Douglas Clarkson, Henry “Hank” Alford III and his wife, Heather; 12 great-grandchildren, Scott, Brandon, Jamie, Chelsea, Mackenzie, Jimmay, Colin, Eric, Evan, Tyler, Corey, Cameron; and six great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two husbands, W. Lloyd “Tennessee” Robinson, Henry Alford Sr.; her parents, W. Doyle and Lela Blankenship; and two sisters, Irene Milner and Wetona Ivy.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Clay                                                                                                                   

 

2011, Brazil, Clay Co., IN, Obituary

The Tribune-Star, (Terre Haute, IN) - May 14, 2011

Loretta Jane Hall Deakins, 86, of Brazil, passed away at Exceptional Living Center, with her husband and daughters at her bedside. She was born in Clay County Dec. 1, 1924, the daughter of John and Sarah (Blankenship) Hall.

Loretta Graduated from Staunton High School where she was valedictorian of her senior class. Loretta married Charles " Bill" Deakins March 25, 1944. Loretta started her banking career at Merchants Bank in Terre Haute. She then went to work for Brazil Trust Co. as a bookkeeper. She retired from banking at First Bank and Trust as a director and Vice President. Loretta attended Wisconsin Banking School for three summers. Loretta was a past member of Peniel United Methodist Church, and had more recently become a member at the First Christian

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Clinton                                                                                                              

 

2013, Frankfort, Clinton Co., IN, Obituary

The Times, (Frankfort, IN) - August 15, 2013

Charles Norman Perrel, 79, of Frankfort died at 9:54 a.m. Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at his home. He was born May 22, 1934 near Michigantown in Clinton County to Taylor and Gayle (Bond) Perrel.

His first marriage was to Elizabeth Davis and she preceded him in death on May 4, 1999. He then married Gloria (Jackson) Schoner on February 14, 2002 in Frankfort and she survives. Mr. Perrel was a 1952 graduate of Michigantown High School and took the Ag Short Course at Purdue. He served in the National Guard for eight years where he attained the rank of sergeant. A farmer for 25 years, he also worked at Fairground Implement as a service manager for 13 years and owned Eastview Lawn Service for 20 years. Norman enjoyed restoring, repairing and collecting Allis Chalmers tractors and was a member of the Clinton County Antique Machinery Club. Norman was a member of the First Baptist Church in Frankfort. Among his many interests were waterskiing and boating, and he enjoyed the Statler Brothers, Overtones and Gaither gospel music videos. He was the founding member of the local Rook Gang and was active for many years in the 4-H Club.

In addition to his wife, Perrel is survived by a stepson: James Stephen Schoner of Tempe, Ariz.; two step daughters: Julia Ann (Chuck) Marley of Frankfort and Brenda Kay (Tony) Pickering of Frankfort; a brother: Neil (Lynda) Perrel, DVM of Muncie; a niece: Kristen (David) Perrel Blankenship of Indianapolis; a nephew: David (Alisa) Perrel of Pendleton; three step grandchildren and two step great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and step great granddaughter, Kaylee Warren.

Services at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16 at the Goodwin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Green Lawn Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2012, Mulberry, Clinton Co., IN, Obituary

Published in the Journal & Courier from September 29 to September 30, 2012

Edith I. Krammes, 98, of Mulberry, Indiana, died at Mulberry Health and Retirement September 28, 2012. She had been employed many years at Purdue University as a cook in Fraternities and a Sorority including Phi Sigma Kappa, Lambda Chi Alpha, and Alpha Chi Omega. She was a life resident of Clinton County and of Mulberry since 1918. Born December 30, 1913, in Frankfort in Clinton County, Indiana, she was the daughter of Harry and Millie Cornell Johnson.

She married David D. Krammes on June 23, 1933. He died February 25, 2002.

Surviving are three daughters: Mary Ann Martin, Kay Roberts, and Debra Ayers, all of Mulberry; a son-in-law: Gene Bass of Lafayette; 9 Grandchildren: Jeff (Ramona) Bass of Delphi, Kathleen Blankenship of Alabama, Chylene (Mark) Price of Rossville, Chad (Bobbi) Martin of Boston, Brian Roberts of Mulberry, Amy (Todd) Metzger and Tiffany Weiss of Zionsville, Renee (Michael) Konopa of Noblesville, Brent Weiss of Lauderdale; 18 great-grandchildren: Jordan Bass; Whitney Korty; Kelsey, Kierstan, Kaitlin, and Karlie Blankenship; Nathan and Evan Price; Brent, Cole, and Quinn Martin; Drew, Brady, Isabel, and Ava Metzger; Nolan and Adalyn Konopa; and Carter Dobbs; 3 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, David in 2002; daughter, Sue Bass; son-in-law, Bob Roberts; infant granddaughter, Shelly Weiss; three brothers and one sister.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Decatur                                                                                                             

 

2011, New Point, Co., IN, Obituary

Greensburg Daily News (IN) - December 23, 2011

Melissa Kay Clark, 44, of New Point passed away Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011. Born Aug. 2, 1967 in Peru, Ind., Melissa was the daughter of Edward and Patsy (Blankenship) Harvey of West Harrison.

She married Jack Clark of West Harrison June 22, 1991. Melissa was a homemaker and a member of New Point Christian Church.

She is survived by her parents; her husband, Jack; a daughter, Josie Elizabeth Clark, of New Point; a son, Jonah Clark, of New Point; a brother, Scott (Dawn) Clark of Mitchell and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services begin at 2 p.m. the same day, Mark Vice officiating. Burial will take place at Rossburg Cemetery in New Point.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2014, St. Paul, Decatur Co., IN, Obituary

The Shelbyville News, (IN) - February 21, 2014

Penny Diane Ashley, 52, of St. Paul, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, at IU-Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, [Marion Co., IN]. She was born April 8, 1961, in Shelbyville, the daughter of William and Esther (Green) Lay.

She married Brad E. Ashley on May 31, 1975, and he survives. Other survivors include her sons, Bradley W. Ashley and wife, Milissa, of Westport and Josh W. Ashley and girlfriend, Brandy, of St. Paul; sisters, Cindy Swain and husband, Jimmie, of Waldron, Mona Green Blankenship and husband, John, and Tammy Ayers and husband, Gary, both of St. Paul; brothers, Larry Gene Gray Sr. of Westport, David Wayne Gray and wife, Cathy, of St. Paul and Larry Gene Gray Jr. and wife, Kelly, of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Chelsi Gilbert, Alexis Ashley, Dessoni Ashley, Deegan Ashley, Starly Ashley, Sylic Ashley and Zaydon Ashley; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Penny attended Waldron High School. She was formerly a qualified medication aide. Penny enjoyed playing bingo and motorcycle rides. She loved her grandchildren and family, and most importantly, time spent with them. Penny also leaves behind her beloved pets, Spot, Dottie and Lily.

A gathering of friends will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville, IN 46176. Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. at the funeral home, with Buffy Powers officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

DeKalb                                                                                                              

 

2014, Spencerville, DeKalb Co., IN, Obituary

Published in KPCNews on Dec. 24, 2014

Richard Wayne Myers, 77, of Spencerville, and formerly of Ashley, died Monday, December 22, 2014 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born December 20, 1937 in Waterloo to Raymond and Wanda (Munger) Myers.

Richard worked for 30 years at the Dana Corp. in Fort Wayne, retiring in 1986. He also served as Ashley Town Marshall and volunteered for the Ashley Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of the American Legion Post 97 in Auburn.

Surviving are: six children, Vicki (Cindy Ryan) Myers-Ryan of Nutley, New Jersey, Shari (Michael Fry) Trepicone-Fry of Butler, Kathi Costanzo of Hudson, Mark (Arien) Myers of Ashley, Julie Myers of Auburn and Aaron Myers of Ashley; five grandchildren, Chad Blankenship, James Wellons, Brittany Wellons, Kassandra Myers and Dominick Myers; two great grandchildren, Meranda and Allivia; two brothers, Leonard (Ileen Moleer) Myers of Angola and Dwight (Betty) Myers of Ashley; three sisters, Ronda (Howard) Egly of Waterloo, Gloria (Jean Eddingfield) Myers of Waterloo and Karen (Jim) Days of Ashley.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a nephew, Danny Days.

A graveside service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 29, 2014 at Circle Cemetery, 7200S C.R. 575W, Hudson. Military honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post 97 of Auburn.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Delaware                                                                                                           

 

2011, Muncie, Delaware Co., IN, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/324748/Parham-Jimmie.php

Jimmie R. "Smiley" Parham, age 77, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2011, at The Waters of Muncie following an extended illness. He was born June 9, 1933 in Muncie.

He graduated from Muncie Central High School and worked for White's Trucking, Stoops Trucking, and Marhofers as a mechanic. He retired in 1997. He was a member of the BASS association and the Eagles Lodge Arie #231. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed working crossword puzzles and sports. He also enjoyed time spent with his family.

He is survived by Four Children: Robin Pickett, Tony Parham, Clayton Parham, and Lee Parham. Three Granddaughters: Ashley, Anna, and Adrienne. Six Brothers and Sisters: Thomas (wife Alice) Parham, Brenda Bush, Ralph Hannon, Becky (husband Danny) Little, Cathy Rairden, and Chester Foust. Aunt: Dorothy Blankenship. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his Parents: Marguerite Foust and Lee Parham and Four Sisters: Janice Atkins, Wanda Reagan, Sharron Husselman, and Vicki Bricker.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at Elm Ridge Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Elm Ridge Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+Mount Pleasant, Delaware Co., IN, Mount Pleasant Cemetery

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=blankenship&GSfn=nathan&GSmn=lee&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=102648621&df=all&

Blankenship, Nathan Lee, 11Apr1944, Muncie, Delaware Co., IN, 30Dec2012, Muncie, Delaware Co., IN,

Obituary;

Nathan Lee Blankenship, 68, of Muncie, passed away early Saturday morning at his residence following an extended illness. He was born April 30, 1944 in Muncie, Indiana and was the son of the late Nathen and Mary (Storms) Blankenship. Nathan retired from Delco Remy. He proudly and honorably served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of the Eagles and Moose Lodge. He loved his family dearly.

He is survived by his loving wife, Alma Frances (Sebastian) Blankenship of Muncie; a son, Shannon Blankenship (Charleen) of Baltimore, MD; a daughter, Shawn Alberts (Jeff) of Anchorage, AK; two step-daughters, Melissa Waugh (Michael) and Kellie Sparks (Victor), both of Muncie; three sisters, Cathy Blankenship, Ruby Ashcraft (David) of San Antonio, TX, and Crystal Daugherty of Muncie; a brother, Dave Blankenship of the Philippines; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two brothers, Larry Joe Blankenship and Fred Thompson.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Garden View Funeral Home with Pastor Collins Glenn officiating. Burial with Military Honors conducted by the Delaware County Honor Guard will follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2014, Muncie, Delaware Co., IN, Obituary

The Courier-Times, (New Castle, IN) Date: October 14, 2014

Shelby W. Conatser, 78, Muncie: died Sunday, October 12, 2014. He was born July 21, 1936 in Jamestown, Tenn., a son of the late Osco and Ada Conatser.

He is survived by his wife, Delia Conatser; a step-son, Ronald Sciscoe; a step-daughter, Linda Blankenship; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; three brothers-in-law, Dillard Bell, Howard Bell and J.D. Bell.

Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Muncie. Burial will follow in Elm Ridge Cemetery in Muncie.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Dubois                                                                                                               

 

+2012, Huntingburg, Dubois Co., IN, Obituary

The Herald, (Jasper, IN) - February 27, 2012

Walter Eugene "Beanie" Leibering, 88, Huntingburg, died at 11:20 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, at his home. He was born at Dale on July 17, 1923, to Walter and Geneva Leibering. He married Alberta Meyer on May 23, 1942.

Surviving are his wife, Alberta Leibering; five sons, Donald, Gary, Douglas, Stephen and Richard Leibering, Huntingburg; a brother, Wesley Leibering, Huntingburg; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Truman and Robert Leibering, and a sister, Katherine Blankenship. Mr. Leibering retired from Dubois Wood Products. He had been an avid bowler, camper, Little League coach and fisherman.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Elkhart                                                                                                              

 

+2012, Elkhart, Elkhart Co., IN, Obituary

The Elkhart Truth, (IN) - January 30, 2012

Betty J. Stults, 63, of Elkhart, passed away at 7:58 p.m. Jan. 27, 2012, in Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on Dec. 7, 1948, in Pilgrim's Knob, Va., to Wyatt and Patricia (Blankenship) Compton.

In 1977, Betty married Randy Stults in Elkhart and he survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Angela (Blake) Pierce of Elkhart; sons James C. (Joann) Williams Jr. of Bristol and Jason (Emily) Stults of Elkhart; grandchildren Brandon and Alex Pierce, James, Jenna, and Jacob Williams; and sisters Beatrice Horn of Tennessee, Jean Williams of Goshen and Bessie Sparks of Tennessee.

Preceding her in death were her parents; brothers Jim and Chet Compton; and sister Sue Perry. Stults Betty was a member of Saint Paul's United Methodist Church, loved gardening, knitting, crocheting, interior design, and was a big Michigan fan.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the funeral home with Pastor Dr. William Hemming officiating. Burial will follow.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2014, Elkhart, Elkhart Co., IN, Obituary

South Bend Tribune (IN) Date: October 19, 2014

Karen Sue Ford, 72, of Elkhart, passed away at 3:40 pm, Tuesday, October 14, 2014 in Golden Living Center, Elkhart. Karen was born on February 20, 1942, the daughter of Fred and Mildred (Adams) Sahli.

She is survived by four children, Carolyn (Scott Rowland) Hauer of Jacksonville, FL, Linda (Wally) DeForest of Goshen, Charles "Ed" (Evon) Hauer, Jr. of Salisbury, NC and Billy Ford of Salisbury, NC; nine grandchildren, Jessica (Kyle Price) Carrillo, Sarah (Luis Nieves) Carrillo, Brandy (Roscoe) Lombardino, Lesia (Mike) Sticca, Scott (Dawn) Babcock, Jr., Toni (Ricky Heston, Jr.) Blankenship, Dezarae (Wesley Lane) Hauer, Brittany Hauer, and Houston Ford; as well as 21 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, three grandchildren, Chris Staggs, Damon Ford, and Jimmy Rowland, and four siblings.

Karen was a member of the Red Hat Society. She loved to play Bingo. During her stay in the nursing home, she loved to attend their church services and always looked forward to listening to the music of Dick & Debbie.

Cremation will take place and a private family service will be held at a later date.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2011, Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN, Obituary

The Goshen News, (IN) - March 8, 2011

Services have been scheduled for Charles Edwin Lantz, 76, who died of natural causes Feb. 23 at 12:12 a.m. at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. A resident of Courtyard Healthcare, Goshen, he had also lived in Millersburg and Middlebury.

Graveside services will take place Saturday at 10 a.m. at Brown Cemetery, Millersburg, with the Rev. Stan Godfrey officiating.

He was born March 23, 1934 in Kosciusko County, to Jerome and Lena (Paugh) Lantz. Charles attended New Paris High School and pursued a career in law enforcement after graduation in 1952. He attended Fort Wayne Police Academy, graduating in 1961. Throughout this 35-year career in law enforcement, he served as an officer and rose to the rank of chief for several departments. He served in Manchester, Van Buren and Wabash counties, and the towns Millersburg and Middlebury. After his retirement from law enforcement, he pursued a career in the private security field. He also enjoyed woodworking.

He was married to Janice F. Speicher Dec. 9, 1961. She survives.

Other survivors include his daughter, Kristine (Carl) Marshall, Goshen; and two sons, Ira "Ed" Lantz, Goshen, and Paul "Pete" (Geraldine) Lantz, Bristol; sister, Donna (Richard) Haberstich, Goshen; niece, Connie (Marvin) Chupp; two nephews, Bruce (Vicki) Haberstich and Kurt (Deb) Haberstich; seven grandchildren, Oren Miller, Charles Miller, CeeJay Marshall, Katie Lantz, Alisha Lantz, Latosha Stalter and Selina Evans; and three great-grandchildren, Kyle Stalter, Lana Stalter and Luke Blankenship.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2012, Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN, Obituary

Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on October 19, 2012

Doris Jean Dean, 79, died late Wednesday night, at Greencroft Healthcare. She had complications from Alzheimer's Disease for a number of years. She was born April 10, 1933, in Muskegon, [Muskegon Co.], Mich. to Gail and Irene (Kelly) McDowell.

She married G. Arthur Dean Oct. 27, 1951 in Muskegon. He survives. Also surviving are three sons, Daniel (Julie) Dean, Grove City, Pa.; Kevin (Janice) Dean, Elkhart and Nathan (Tamara) Dean, Osceola; three daughters, Cheryl (Lance) Scotney, Cincinnati, Ohio; Rebecca (Kenneth) Blankenship, Rolling Prairie, Ind. and Nancy (John) Wagner, Little Chute, Wisc.; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mary (Tom) Tomaris, and Patricia (George) LaRose, both of Muskegon, Mich. and Gloria (Joe) Cote, Tallahassee; and three brothers, Dennis (Phyllis) McDowell, Muskegon, Mich., Ron (Sally) McDowell, Grand Haven, Mich. and Paul McDowell, Tallahassee, Fla.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Edna Schwing.

A Goshen resident since 2009, coming from Ocala, Fla., Mrs. Dean was a medical transcriptionist. She had worked at LaPorte Hospital, LaPorte, Ind., Theda Clark Medical Center, Neenah, Wis., Marshfield Hospital, Marshfield, Wis. and Ocala Hospital, Ocala, Fla. Mrs. Dean was a pastor's wife, working with her husband in many capacities in the church, including singing in the choirs and teaching Sunday school. She was a woman of great faith and her dedication to her Savior was apparent to all. She was also a very loving wife and mother, her devotion to her family served as a model to many. She enjoyed traveling and many outdoor activities, especially riding bicycle with her husband and walking daily.

Friends may call from 1 p.m. until the 2 p.m. memorial service on Saturday at Sugar Grove Church, 58512 Old C.R. 17, Goshen. Pastor Rick Gering will officiate.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2013, Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN, Obituary

The Elkhart Truth, (IN) - January 31, 2013

Wilbur K. Ross, 74, died Tuesday morning, Jan. 29, 2013, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born April 30, 1938, in Morgan County, Ky., to Garnel and Elsie (Wilson) Ross.

He married Fern Sexton in West Liberty, Ky., on May 13, 1961. She survives. Also surviving are four daughters, Sheila (Richard) Stilley, Anita (Wally) Blankenship , Becky Ross and Vicki (Richard) Vanover, all of Goshen; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; six sisters, Jean Horn of Fairfield, Ohio, Christine Wheeler Kemplin of West Liberty, Mary Jane (Larry) Lower of Goshen, Delores Ross of LuGoff, S.C., Brenda (Al) Maurer of Goshen and Lucy (Lydia) Ross, LuGoff; and two brothers, William (Shirley) Ross of Irvine, Ky., and Edison Ross of LuGoff.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Karen Vest. A local resident since 1962, he remained an avid Kentucky Wildcats fan, but also included the Cincinnati Bengals and Cincinnati Reds teams in his devotion. He enjoyed small game hunting, freshwater fishing, playing cards and bingo. He also raised beagles and coon dogs and enjoyed bluegrass music. Mr. Ross had a real green thumb and took great pride in his vegetable and flower gardens. His greatest joy came from watching his grandchildren play sports.

Friends may call one hour prior to the 10 a.m. funeral service Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen. Burial will follow at Elkhart Prairie Cemetery, Goshen.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Fayette                                                                                                   

 

+2010, Connersville, Fayette Co., IN, Obituary

http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/08/04/jenner-stanley-sundt-19302010/144457412

Jenner Stanley Sundt, 80, of Connersville, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, July 31, 2010 in Connersville. He had been in failing health for the past six months. Born July 17, 1930 in Stanley, N.D. one of six children of the late Ole and Dora (Simonson) Sundt.

At the age of six, he moved to Attica, with his family and was a 1948 graduate of Attica High School. From 1953 until 1955, he served with the U.S. Army. From 1955 until 1961, he was employed with Harrison Steel Castings of Attica. On Nov. 27, 1957, he was married in the Christian Church at Williamsport to Janet Pearl of Attica. She survives. They came to Connersville in 1967 for residence.
From 1961 until 1982, he was a Licensed District Manager for Western-Southern Life Insurance Co. and from 1982 until 1989, he was an independent manufacturer's representative. He was a field representative with the Indiana Lottery Commission from 1989 until 1995.

Jenner was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge, F&AM, the AMVETS and a former member of the Moose and Elks Lodge and the Connersville Country Club. He enjoyed golf, bowling, playing cards, spending time with family and friends and was an avid Purdue and Cubs fan.

Also surviving, with his wife of 52 years, are: two sons, Jay Sundt and fiancé, Joanne Dannenberg, of Ft. Wayne and Jeffry Sundt of Indianapolis; a daughter, Jayme (Michael) Moriarty of Connersville; three grandchildren, Simon Patrick, Kramer Andrew and Kendall Elizabeth Moriarty, all of Connersville; two sisters, Hope Blankenship of Attica and Pru Blankenship of Lafayette; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Lorraine Stevens and two brothers, Dwayne and Garlyn Sundt.

Visitation will be held at Maus Funeral Home, Attica from 1-3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 6 with a graveside service to follow in the Riverside Cemetery, Attica.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Floyd                                                                                                                 

 

2011, New Albany, Floyd Co., IN, Obituary

Evening News and Tribune (Jeffersonville-New Albany, IN) - July 24, 2011

Funeral services for Hazel M. Kelley, 89, of New Albany, will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 27 at Seabrook, Dieckmann & Naville Funeral Homes, Market Street Chapel, New Albany, with interment at SCI Graceland Memorial Park. She died Sunday, July 24, 2011 at Westminster Health Campus, Clarksville.

She was the former Hazel Timberlake, a native of Harrison County, Ind. She was the retired owner of Kelley Electric Co. and a member of Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include her sons Lynn G. Kelley (Ellen) of Louisville, Joseph A. Kelley (Becky) of Bloomington; brother Lester Timberlake of Lanesville; sisters Evelyn McRae of Charlestown, Dora Seeley of New Salisbury, Rosaline Davis of Lanesville, Esther Jo Stewart of Louisville and Betty Woertz of Elizabeth; grandchildren Marie Klink, Jennifer Strube, Erin Kelley, Jill Billups, Rachel Ferrazzi and Jay Kelley; and several great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Stanley Gordon Kelley, daughter Kitty Sue Strube; brothers William and Arlie Timberlake; sisters Mary Lee Blankenship , Doris Allen and Lois Ruberts; and parents Joseph and Esther Timberlake.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Fountain                                                                                                

 

+2012, Attica, Fountain Co., IN, Obituary

Published in the Journal & Courier from October 24 to October 25, 2012

Hope Evon (Sundt) Blankenship, 79, Attica, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. in the Woodland Manor Nursing Center, Attica. Hope was born in Stanley, ND on April 28, 1933. She was the daughter of the late Ole and Dora (Simonson) Sundt. She has been a resident of Attica since moving here at the age of three. She was a 1951 graduate of Attica High School.

Hope formerly worked at Buckley's Grocery Store and later as a clerk at Evan's Drug Store in Attica. More recently she worked as manager of the Red Wing Shoe Store in Lafayette for four years until her retirement. Hope was a member of the Attica First Lutheran Church. She enjoyed scrap booking. Hope has served as treasurer for the Attica High School Alumni Association for many years. On September 11, 1952, Hope married Robert Reed Blankenship in the Attica Christian Church. He survives.

Hope leaves behind her husband of sixty years with four children, Jenner Blankenship, Jill (George) Hall, Joy Blankenship and Jason Blankenship, all of Attica; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; a sister, Pru Blankenship, Lafayette.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Dwayne, Garlyn and Jenner Sundt along with a sister, Lorraine Stevens.

Friends may call at the Maus Funeral Home, Attica, on Friday, October 26th, from 12:00 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. with Kenneth Fraumann officiating. Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery, Attica.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2010, Veedersburg, Fountain Co., IN, Obituary

http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/07/15/alice-robbins/144049751

Alice Irene (Derringer) Robbins, age 92 of Veedersburg, died at 12:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 4, 2010 at The Waters of Covington. Alice was born in Danville, Ill. on August 2, 1917. She was the daughter of William H. and Nellie Mae (Frazee) Derringer.

She lived in Williamsport for many years before moving to Veedersburg in 1985 where she had resided with her daughter and son-in-law until moving to the nursing home in 2006. Alice married Elmer R. Robbins in Dixon, Ky. on August 25, 1940. He preceded her in death on April 19, 1992.

Alice was a homemaker. She worked for several years at Smith Studio in Attica tinting pictures. She was a former member of the Christian Church of Covington. She wrote, "It was always my desire to be a very devoted mother and homemaker, be an avid reader, do crossword puzzles, and hold family get-togethers."

Surviving are four sons, Ron (Debby) Robbins and Rick (Mary) Robbins both of Lafayette; Randy (Nancy) Robbins of Mays Landing, N.J.; and Rock (Kelly) Robbins of Veedersburg, a daughter, Gina (Wayne) Blankenship of Veedersburg, a sister, Maxine Crisp of Perrysville, 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandsons.

Alice was preceded in death by her husband, fourbrothers and a sister.

Services were held at Grady Funeral Home, Williamsport Thursday, July 8 with Rev. Gary Johnson officiating. Interment was held at Highland Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2010, Veedersburg, Fountain Co., IN, Obituary

http://www.jconline.com/article/20101217/OBITS/12170323/

Amanda Elizabeth Murray Blankenship, 82, of Veedersburg, died at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010, at The Waters of Covington. She was born in Clay County, Ky., on Nov. 20, 1928, and was the daughter of the late Delmar B. and Mary Jane Greer Murray.

She was raised and educated in Clay County, moving to Veedersburg in 1950. On May 8, 1948, she married Clyde Henry Blankenship in London, Ky. He survives. Mrs. Blankenship worked as a dipping technician for many years at Radio Material Corp. in Attica. She was a member of Sterling Church of God and enjoyed mushrooming, fishing and taking care of her family.

Surviving with her husband are eight children, Walter Ed Blankenship (wife: Vicky), Gary Wayne Blankenship (wife: Gina), Ralph Dennis (Christy) Blankenship and Leisa Ann (Scott) Minick, all of Veedersburg, Kathy Nadine Poll (husband: David) of Covington, Karen Jane Clodfelder (husband: Alan) of Covington, Martha Karolyn Rookstool (husband: Mike) of Willis, Texas and James "Jim" Earl Blankenship (wife: Marcia) of Attica; two sisters, Bethel Schaeffer (husband: George) of Covington and Nadine Sample (husband: Cliston) of Veedersburg; and a brother, Edmund Murray, Tavares, Fla. Also surviving are 24 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Robert Lee and Clyde Dale Blankenship, both in August of 1984, and a grandson, Marc Richard Billingsley, June of 1991.

Services will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, Dec. 18, at 1 p.m. with Pastor Greg McDonald officiating. Burial will follow in the Rockfield Cemetery, Veedersburg.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2013, Veedersburg, Fountain Co., IN, Obituary

Journal Review (Crawfordsville, IN) - May 10, 2013

Icy "Nadine" Sample, went home to be with her Lord at 11:35p.m., May 8, 2013. She passed peacefully in her home near Veedersburg, IN, surrounded by her husband, children, and grandchildren. Nadine was born March 4, 1934 in Clay County, KY to Delmar Murray and Mary Jane (Greer) Murray English. She was a member of the Sterling Christian Church.

Nadine's family moved to Indiana when she was 11 years old. She was a proud 1952 graduate of Hillsboro High School. Nadine married the love of her life, Cliston Sample, on Oct. 26, 1952.

She is survived by her two precious daughters: Teresa "Terri" Martin and Tamara "Tami" McKinney (Noel), her two grandchildren: "My Babes" Jamie Ridings (Beau) and Jason Martin, beloved sister Bethel Schaeffer (George) and dear brother Edmon Murray, and many adored nieces and nephews and their children. She was adopted mom and grandmother to many more.

She was preceded in death by her loving mother and father and by her sister Amanda Blankenship (Clyde).

Nadine was a woman of faith, family and many wonderful friends. She loved to read, travel, shop and work with her garden and flowers. She was an advocate for her community in many ways including: one of the first women on the SEF School Board where she served as President, years of teaching young people in Sunday School and watching them grow into fine citizens, Member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Indiana Farm Bureau Board Member, served on multiple scholarship committees, Girl Scout Leader, Fountain Trust Advisory Board Member, and Psi Iota Xi Member. She helped lead efforts to add vocational and swimming programs at SEF and to prevent hazardous-waste harm to the community she loved. She enjoyed the challenge of taking on problems that others would say could not be solved.

Funeral service will be 4:00 p.m. Saturday May 11, 2013 at Sterling Christian Church in Veedersburg beginning with O. E. S service, funeral will then be officiated by Rev. Gary Johnson. Burial at Wallace Lutheran Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2013, Veedersburg, Fountain Co., IN, Obituary

Journal Review (Crawfordsville, IN) - June 3, 2013

Straudy Cloven Gossett Jr. went to meet his Lord, Thursday May 30, 2013, at Franciscan St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lafayette [Tippecanoe Co., IN]. Straudy was the first of ten children born to Martha Estella (Mitchell) and Straudy C. Gossett Sr. in Tangier, Ind., on May 3, 1937.

He graduated from Terre Haute Indiana Law Enforcement Academy on May 23, 1970. He had worked as a semi truck driver, Veedersburg and Kingman Police Officer and then started his own business: Straudy Gossett Tree Trimming, Topping and Removal. He enjoyed many hobbies throughout the years including: coon hunting, dog racing, horses, motorcycles, playing his guitar and singing. His dogs were his most treasured companions.

He was preceded in death by his father Straudy Sr.; mother Stella Bridge; step-father Everett Bridge; brothers, Glen and Ray Gossett; and brother-in-law James Graham.

Straudy is survived by his wife of 40 years Roselyn L. Gossett; siblings, Mary Catherine Graham, Tangier; Martha Jane White, Attica; Helen Thomas and Ron, Tangier; Elizabeth Ann Larimer and Lenard, Gibson City, Ill.; Rommy Gossett and John, Terre Haute; Betty Gearhart and Calvin, Kingman; and Roy Gossett and Sandy, Crawfordville; seven children, Brenda Kinsley and Bill, Crawfordsville; Jeffrey Gossett and Melissa, Lafayette; James Gossett and LouAnn, Kingman; Jenene Stricklin and Loran, Mahomet, Ill.; Rachel McMahan and Scott, Veederburg; Roselyn Blankenship and Jim, Hillsboro; April Gossett, Waynetown; 13 grandchildren; 22 greatgrandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held Sunday, June 2, 2013, at Covington Church of the Nazarene, with Pastors Rich Stadler and Tom Hunter officiating. By his request, he gave the greatest gift by donating his body to science via Life Legacy Foundation, Chicago.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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Straudy Gossett, 410 E 8th St., Veedersburg, IN, 47987, (765) 294-2555

 

2013, Veedersburg, Fountain Co., IN, Obituary

Published in Fountain County Neighbor from June 18 to July 17, 2013

Straudy C. Gossett Jr. went to meet his Lord, Thursday May 30, 2013, at St. Franciscan Hospital in Lafayette. Straudy was the first of ten children born to Martha Estella (Mitchell) and Straudy C. Gossett Sr. in Tangier on May 3, 1937.

He graduated from Terre Haute Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, May 23, 1970. He had worked as a semi truck driver, Veedersburg and Kingman Police Officer and then started his own business: Straudy Gossett Tree Trimming, Topping, and Removal. He enjoyed many hobbies throughout the years including: raccoon hunting, dog racing, horses, motorcycles, playing his guitar and singing. His dogs were his most treasured companions.

He was preceded in death by his father Straudy Sr., mother Stella Bridge, stepfather Everett Bridge, brothers Glen and Ray Gossett, and brother-in -law James Graham.

Straudy is survived by his wife of 40 years Roselyn L. Gossett, siblings Mary Catherine Graham (Tangier), Martha Jane White (Attica), Helen Thomas and Ron (Tangier), Elizabeth Ann Larimer and Lenard (Gibson City,IL), Rommy Gossett and John (Terre Haute), Betty Gearhart and Calvin (Kingman), Roy Gossett and Sandy (Crawfordville). Seven children Brenda Kinsley and Bill (Crawfordsville), Jeffrey Gossett and Melissa (Lafayette), James Gossett and LouAnn (Kingman), Jenene Stricklin and Loran (Mahomet,IL), Rachel McMahan and Scott (Veederburg), Roselyn Blankenship and Jim (Hillsboro), April Gossett (Waynetown). Thirteen grandchildren , twenty-two great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. By his request, he gave the greatest gift by donating his body to science via Life Legacy Foundation (Chicago).

A memorial service was held Sunday June 2, at Covington Church of the Nazarene with Pastors Rich Stadler and Tom Hunter.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2014, Veedersburg, Fountain Co., IN, Obituary

Journal Review (Crawfordsville, IN) Date: August 27, 2014

Doris Bunnell, 93, of Veedersburg, passed away at 1:35 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014, at Williamsport Nursing and Rehab Center [Warren Co. IN]. Mrs Bunnell was born Jan. 30, 1921, at Sterling, the daughter of Ora and Edith (Shoaf) Stonebraker.

She was formerly married to James Bunnell, and they were blessed with one daughter, Roselyn Gossett, who resides in Veedersburg.

Doris is also survived by a twin sister Dorean Stonebraker of Williamsport; three granddaughters, April Gossett, Rachel (Scott) McMahan and Roselyn (James) Blankenship ; three great-grandchildren, Nathan McMahan, Larissa McMahan and Hunter Blankenship.

She is preceded in death by two brothers, Harry and Gordon Stonebraker; two sisters, Margaret Bentley and Frances Ward; and son-in-law Straudy Gossett.

Doris was first and foremost a homemaker who loved to bake and enjoyed raising her daughter, she will always be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. After raising her daughter she was employed and retired from ATI in Danville, Ill. For the past 40-plus years she has lived with her twin sister Dorean in Veedersburg.

Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014, at Dickerson Funeral Home, Veedersburg. Burial will follow the service at Bonebrake Cemetery near Veedersburg.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Fountain Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Amanda E.   82, 20Nov1928 - 15Dec2010,          Veedersburg, Fountain, IN,               IN-307-38-0305

 

Fulton                                                                                                               

 

Fulton Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Paula Faye   45, 26Feb1965 - 19Sep2010,           Rochester, Fulton, IN,                     IN-303-92-8298

 

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+2011, Marion, Grant Co., IN, Obituary

Chronicle-Tribune (Marion, IN) - January 3, 2012 [Tuesday]

Eva M. Layman, 88, died Saturday [31Dec2011]in her residence. She was born in Drynob, Mo., to the late James and Martha (Johnson) Coursey.

Eva married Dale Layman on Aug. 26, 1942, and he preceded her in death. Eva was a homemaker that enjoyed crochet and being outside in her garden and working with her flowers.

Survivors include children Shirley (Joel) Clark, Fairmount, Richard (Lori) Layman, Marion, Bobby (Sendee) Layman, Marion, Patricia (Bob) McGothin, Virginia Beach, Va. and Donna (Lee) Roberts, Marion; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and her dog Ed.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and three sisters, Rachel Cotrel, Leona Blankenship and Hazel Johnson.

Services are at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, Casey Lloyd Chapel, 2901 S. Washington St., Marion, with Chaplain Don Miller officiating. Burial is in Grant Memorial Park, Marion.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2014, Marion, Grant Co., IN, Obituary

Chronicle-Tribune (Marion, IN) - March 4, 2014

David Atkinson, 61, died at home in the arms of his wife, Susie, while being soothed with music by his son, Ian.

He is also the stepfather of Todd Conwell and the special father of Chad Duguid. David is the son of Melvin and Flora Atkinson. He is the brother of Sharon Miller, and the brother-in-law of John Miller. He is the uncle of Shane Miller and Jason Miller. David is the grandfather of Baleigh Blankenship and Trevor Conwel, who are the children of Cheryl Conwelll.

David was employed with Crothall's at Marion General Hospital until his illness. He was diagnosed with cancer in March of 2013. David fought hard while still being able to enjoy the time he had. David enjoyed playing guitars, modifying warfare games and he introduced his son, Ian, to model trains. He also enjoyed painting 15mm figs from various periods of military history. David especially enjoyed his visits from his grandchildren, Baleigh and Trevor and taking his mom and wife out to dinner.

He will be mourned with a private service on March 4, 2014 at Robert D. Loose Funeral Home and buried at Maplewood Cemetery in Anderson.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting participation in the Cancer Services of Grant County Walk of Hope on May 2, 2014. David is being honored on this year's Team Award Trophy. Registration for Team MGH Cancer Cleaners can be found at www.grantcounty cancer.org.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2013, Upland, Grant Co., IN, Obituary

Chronicle-Tribune (Marion, IN) - May 8, 2013

Martha J. Loer Skaggs, 94, of Upland, passed away Monday, May 6, 2013 at University Nursing Center in Upland, Indiana. Martha was born January 28, 1919 in Muncie to the late Harry and Stella Mansfield. Martha retired in 1980 from General Motors. She attended First Baptist Church of Alexandria. She enjoyed puzzles and spending time with her grandchildren.

Martha is survived by her son, David (Sandra) Loer, Matthews; four grandchildren, K. C. Loer and Cameron Bright, Matthews, and Craig Peters and Michael (Kathy) Peters, London, KY; two great-grandchildren, Erin Peters and Christopher Peters, London, KY; and a son-in-law, Pete Peters, London, KY.

Martha was preceded in death by her first husband, Carl Loer; second husband, Arthur Skaggs; daughter, Beverly Peters; three sisters, Seleatha Pittenger, Ruth Smith, and Wauneta Blankinship; and three brothers, Irvin, Carl, and Paul Mansfield.

A funeral service to celebrate Martha's life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Garden View Funeral Home, 10501 N. State Road 3, Muncie, Indiana. Burial will be in Gardens of Memory Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Hancock                                                                                                            

 

+2014, Fortville, Hancock Co., IN, Obituary

The Herald Bulletin, (Anderson, IN) - May 11, 2014

Eulas D. Blankenship May 13, 1941 - May 9, 2014

Eulas D. Blankenship, 72, of Fortville, passed away on May 9, 2014, at the Rawlins House, Pendleton [Madison Co., IN].

Eulas is survived by his wife, Peggy Blankenship; daughter, Lois Fogle; and his son, Joel DeWayne Blankenship.

Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory is in charge of services. Cremation will take place.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Hamilton                                                                                                

 

+2010, Arcadia, Hamilton Co., IN, Obituary

http://www.tributes.com/show/Georgie-Lee-Blankenship-88710808

Georgie Lee "Pete" Blankenship, 80, of Arcadia, IN, died on June 10, 2010 at his home. He was born May 5, 1930 at Lafayette, TN, the son of Versie Almer Blankenship Woods and stepfather, Tobe Woods. Pete was a member of the Meadowville Missionary Baptist Church at Lafayette, TN.

He moved to Indiana in 1952 and was employed at Firestone Tire and Rubber Company at Noblesville, retiring from there in 1982. He then worked for the Noblesville Ledger for approximately 10 years. Pete and Lorene Browning Blankenship were married December 24, 1966 and lived in Cicero for several years. They later retired to country life in 1986 east of Arcadia. Lorene preceded him in death in 2000.

He loved to bowl with his wife and friends and traveled to many tournaments through the years. He also enjoyed fishing trips to Wisconsin and Canada, camping, traveling throughout the country, spending time with his family and raising an annual garden. He also dearly loved his Maltese pet "Abbie" who has kept him company for the past 14 years.

He is survived by sons: Lloyd Wayne (Debbie) Blankenship of Noblesville, step-sons: Aubra Mondal Browning (Gloria) of Madison, IN, Coy Browning (Sue) of Cicero, IN, Gary Browning (Vicki) of Arcadia, IN, step-daughter: Sandi Bergstrom (Bud) of Cicero, IN, grandson: Jason Blankenship (Brenda), granddaughter: Alicia Blankenship, great-granddaughter: Kendra, great-grandson: Drake all of Sheridan.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two step-sons: Denver Browning and Tom Browning and an uncle Roy Blankenship.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Monday, June 14, 2010 at Hartley Funeral Homes Cicero Chapel with funeral services beginning at 7:00 P.M. Burial with graveside rites will be held on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 10:30 A.M. at the Cicero Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2014, Cicero, Hamilton Co., IN, Obituary

The Times, (Noblesville, IN) Date: August 26, 2014

Sandra "Sandi" Kay (Browning) Bergstrom, 65, Cicero, died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014, at home. She was born June 13, 1949, at Alva, Ky., the daughter of Lorene (Eads) Browning and Estel Thomas Browning.

Mrs. Bergstrom moved to Indiana with her family in 1953. She attended grade school and junior high school in Cicero and Arcadia. In 1967, she graduated from Hamilton Heights High School with triple honors. During her school years, she was involved in academic clubs and social activities. In the years that followed graduation, she remained active with her fellow alumni and took special pleasure in helping coordinate their high school reunions.

Mrs. Bergstrom retired from Liberty Mutual Insurance (previously Safco and American States) after 42 years of service in 2009. Early in her career, she was transferred to Orlando, Fla. It was there she met her husband, Andrew "Bud" Bergstrom, whom she married Dec. 29, 1973, at a ceremony in Noblesville. Over her career, her promotions at work took the couple to assignments at Springfield, Ohio, and Sioux Falls, S.D., before returning to the Indianapolis area in the 1990s.

During their 40-year marriage, the couple enjoyed extensive road trips around the United States and Canada, as well as a variety of cruise vacations in the Caribbean and Alaska. She loved her family and friends. A terrific cook, she delighted in bringing homemade dishes and baked goods to social get-togethers and family reunions.

Mrs. Bergstrom's passion the past 10 years has been working with Help Our Own People (HOOP), a charitable organization that provides food for the homeless on the streets of Indianapolis. Starting as a volunteer, delivering food and necessities, her natural leadership qualities lead her to the position of treasurer, a capacity in which she served for the past five years. She was especially proud of the strong connections made with her civic-minded friends in the HOOP organization, others, like her, who were dedicated to making a real difference in the community on a grassroots basis.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Andrew "Bud" Bergstrom; brothers, Mondal (Gloria) Browning, Madison, Coy (Sue) Browning, Cicero, and Gary (Vicki) Browning, Arcadia; sisters-in-law, Blair Bergstrom and Tewy Bergstrom of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., as well as several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Estel Thomas Browning; her mother, Lorene Browning Blankenship; her stepfather, George "Pete" Blankenship; and her brothers, Denver Browning and Tommy Browning.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014, at Hartley Funeral Homes Cicero Chapel, 209 W. Jackson St., Cicero, with the Rev. Joyce Brooks officiating. Burial will follow in Cicero Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2012, Fishers, Hamilton Co., IN, Obituary

http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1826336&fh_id=12358

Norma N. Ford, 90, loving wife, mother grandmother and sister, of Fishers, Indiana passed away on Friday, November 16, 2012 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis [Marion Co., IN]. She was born on April 5, 1922 to Neal and Berdie (Halsey) Mullens in Otsego, [Wyoming Co.], West Virginia.

Mrs. Ford was a member of Memorial Baptist Church in Beckley, WV. She loved gardening, sewing, bird watching and shopping. She enjoyed people and was loved by everyone. She will be greatly missed.

She is survived by daughter, Peg Taylor; son, Donald D Ford; two sisters, Louise Jenks and Owetta (Ronald) Laxton; brother, John Mullens; four grandchildren, Lisa Coverdale, Shannon Spreckelmeyer, Genene Blankenship and Chrystal Nichols; and five great-grandchildren, Drake Blankenship, Kasey Coverdale, Konner Coverdale, Garrett Nichols & Braxton Nichols.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Oley H. Ford in 1978; two brothers; and two sisters.

Services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, November 26, 2012, at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel in Bluefield, WV. Burial will be at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2014, Fishers, Hamilton Co., IN, Obituary

Published in the The Indianapolis Star on Aug. 12, 2014

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/indystar/obituary.aspx?n=Goldie-Blankenship&pid=172071146#sthash.NXd5RAe1.dpuf

Goldie Jane Smith Blankenship 93, Fishers, died Aug. 8, 2014.

Services: 1 p.m. Aug. 13 in Oakley-Hammond Funeral Home, Moore & Kirk Irvington Chapel.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2013, Noblesville, Hamilton Co., IN, Obituary

http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1958628&fh_id=12358

Geneva E. Wells, 76, of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at home. She was born on August 14, 1936 in Carthage, Indiana. Geneva retired in 2000 after 37 years at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, where she had worked in housekeeping. She was a member of Calvary Apostolic Church in Noblesville. Her greatest joys were soul-winning, singing in the choir, fundraising and reading God's Word. 

She is survived by her mother, Laura (Loveall) Reed; children, Gary W. (Doris) Jones, Sandra Jones, Larry Blankenship, Terry (Judy) Blankenship, Charles V. Jones, Laura E. Moore and Tammy J. (Bryan L.) Reynolds; siblings, Connie (Charles) Tucker, Danny (Jan) Wells, Becky Brodeman, Jerry (Marlene) Wells, Lloyd Dean Wells and Candace (Mike) Pollitt; grandchildren, Jeremy McCubbins, Joshua McCubbins, Jenny Blanchette, Skye Blankenship, Charles T. Jones, Deirdre Howard, Clinton W. Jones, Arin Dudley, Andrea Moore, Tabatha Jo McKinney and Justin Simpson; and great-grandchildren, Christian, Jacob & Logan McCubbins, Brianna Anderson, Elizabeth Anderson, Dawson Howard, Bennett Howard, Ian Jones, Chloe Jones, Braedyn Dudley, Josiah Montez McKinney and Justice Ryan Barnette. 

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by siblings, Richard Wells, James Wells and Nina Jo Wells. 

Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, February 11, 2013, at Calvary Apostolic Church, 16400 Cumberland Road, in Noblesville, Elder Garry D’ Streeval will officiate. Burial will be at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville. 

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2014, Noblesville, Hamilton Co., IN, Obituary

The Times, (Noblesville, IN) Date: June 10, 2014

Jo Lynn Sowers, 78, of Noblesville, died Sunday, June 8, 2014 at her home. She was born at Jamestown, Ky., on June 5, 1936 to Estel and Floy Vergie (McKinley) Blankenship.

She married Steven F. Sowers on Oct. 29, 1980. She was a co-owner and seamstress with her husband at Sowers Upholstery Shop for several years.

She is survived by her husband; and four daughters, Deborah Thatcher, Donna Craig, Diane Miller and Sara Rasmussen; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Alan Miller.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Hartley Funeral Homes Cicero Chapel with Pastor Rick Bell officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2012, Sheridan, Hamilton Co., IN, Obituary

http://www.goadfh.com/obits/obituary.php?id=163929

Willie Mae Blankenship Fishburn, 92, of Sheridan, Indiana and formerly of Scottsville, Ky died at 2:15 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2012 at Riverview Hospital in Nobelsville, Indiana.  The Lafayette, TN, native was a retired employee of Richardson Rubber Company and Food Specialties and member of Oak Forest No.1 Missionary Baptist Church.  She was born: Fri May 16, 1919, a daughter of the late James Nelson Blankenship and Mary Elizabeth Bandy Blankenship and wife of the late Raymond D. Fishburn.

She is survived by 1 daughter:  Shirley Fishburn Green, Scottsville, Ky; 1 son: Larner Ray Fishburn, Indianapolis, In; 4 grandchildren: William V. Holmes, Phoenix City, Al; Raven Green, Greenwood, In; Amber Montgomery and Raymond Victor Fishburn, both of Indianapolis, In; 14 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews: Truman Blankenship, Delmis Walker, Charles Stafford, Carl Fishburn, Barbara Brooking, Kathryn Graves, Lewis Stafford, Aaron Walker, Vickie F. Holmes, Betty L. Wolfe, Linda Cherry, Marty Hensley, Peggy Wolfe and Debbie Smith and several great nieces and great nephews.

She was preceded in death by 3 infant siblings: Larry, Bishop and Estelle Marie Blankenship; 3 brothers: Robert Blankenship, Charlie Blankenship and Galen Blankenship; 3 sisters: Earline Stafford, Dorothy Riley, Fay Garibay and Ada Frisley.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at Goad Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Oak Forest No.1 Cemetery. 

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Hamilton Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Georgie Lee 80, 05May1930 - 10Jun2010,          Arcadia, Hamilton, IN,                    TN-412-44-9865

 

Harrison                                                                                                           

 

Harrison Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Garnett Stephen 35, 15Jul1975 - 18May2011,     Corydon, Harrison, IN,                    IN-311-78-0667

 

Hendricks                                                                                                         

 

+2013, Avon, Hendricks Co., IN, Obituary

Hendricks County Flyer (Avon, IN) - September 28, 2013 [Saturday]

Glenn R. Burress of Avon died Monday at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was 57. Born Sept. 24, 1955, in Caryville, Tenn., he was a son of Hobart and Lillian Blankenship Burress.

He married Theresa Smith on May 19, 1980, and she survives. Mr. Burress worked construction for Smith Builders and also worked part-time at Kmart. He was a jack-of-all-trades. He enjoyed working on cars and watching movies.

Additional survivors include a son, Glenn "Michael" Burress; daughters Amanda Marie Burress and Samantha Kaye Burress Lands; brothers Billy Ray Burress and Archie Lee Burress; a sister, Mary Linda Douglas; a granddaughter, Addison "Putt-putt" Lands; and his dog, Hank.

Services were Friday at Hall-Baker Funeral Home in Plainfield with the Rev. Steve Ranson officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Tennessee, State Marriage Index; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VN44-97L

Blankenship, Lillian – Burress, Hobert - 14 Nov 1945, Campbell Co.,

 

SSDI; Burress, Lillian B., 83, 23Jan1920 - 23Mar2003, Jacksboro, Campbell, TN, TN412-16-4116

 

+2011, Brownsburg, Hendricks Co., IN, Obituary

http://flyergroup.com/obituaries/x565221184/James-V-Blankenship-of-Brownsburg

James V. Blankenship of Brownsburg died Sunday [April 24, 2011]. He was 67.

Mr. Blankenship was a U.S. Marine Corpse veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked 38 years as a pipe fitter for Citizens Gas, retiring as a crew leader in 2006. He was a member of the NRA and North American Hunting & Fishing Club.

Survivors include his mother, Ruby Blankenship Longworth; a sister Marsha Ewick and husband Harold; a brother, Don Blankenship; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Matthews Mortuary in Brownsburg. Interment will be at Brownsburg Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2012, Brownsburg, Hendricks Co., IN, Obituary

Hendricks County Flyer (Avon, IN) - January 10, 2012 [Tuesday]

William Grant Vorpe III of Brownsburg died Tuesday. He was 59. Mr. Vorpe worked 14 years as the transmission service manager for Edwards Transmission. He was a motor sport enthusiast and enjoyed classic cars.

Survivors include his wife, Juanita Blankenship Vorpe; daughters Telisha Rakes and Jill Vorpe; step daughters Shasteen D. Smith and Daesha N. Caperton; his mother, Nancy Vorpe; a sister, Susan Kay Fratianne and husband Charles; a brother, Robert Edward Vorpe and wife Kimberly; and eight grandchildren.

Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Matthews Mortuary in Brownsburg.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2012, Brownsburg, Hendricks Co., IN, Obituary

http://flyergroup.com/obituaries/x1236703469/Don-B-Blankenship-of-Brownsburg

Don B. Blankenship of Brownsburg died Sunday. He was 74. Mr. Blankenship was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a retired Indianapolis Fire Department firefighter and a member of the Indianapolis Retired Firefighters Association. He was a master fish breeder and a member of the Circle City Aquarium Club. An avid golfer, he had achieved professional status in the senior PGA.

Survivors include his mother, Ruby Blankenship Longworth; a sister, Marsha (Harold) Ewick; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his father, Raymond Blankenship, and a brother, James Blankenship.

Services are noon Saturday at Matthews Mortuary in Brownsburg. Interment will be at Brownsburg Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2012, Brownsburg, Hendricks Co., IN, Obituary

Published in the The Indianapolis Star on July 25, 2012

Don B. Blankenship, age 74, Brownsburg, passed away July 22, 2012. He was a U.S. Army veteran of Korea. He was a retired Indianapolis Fire Department firefighter and a member of the Indianapolis Retired Firefighters Assoc. He was a master fish breeder and a member of the Circle City Aquarium Club. An avid golfer, he had achieved professional status in the senior PGA.

He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Blankenship; and brother, James Blankenship.

Survivors include his mother, Ruby Blankenship Longworth; sister, Marsha (Harold) Ewick; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 12 noon, Saturday, July 28 at Matthews Mortuary , Brownsburg. Burial will be in Brownsburg Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2013, Brownsburg, Hendricks Co., IN, Obituary

Published in the The Indianapolis Star on Nov. 17, 2013

Rosa Estep Soots, Age 92, Brownsburg, passed away on Nov. 15, 2013. She was a member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by husbands, Edward Estep and Ivan Soots and daughter, Karen New.

Survivors include children, Linda Blankenship, Dennis Estep, and Lois Robinson; brother, Hollin Stogsdill; 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Mon. Nov. 18 in Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, with visitation there from Noon until time of services. Burial will be in Brownsburg Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2011, Danville, Hendricks Co., IN, Obituary

Hendricks County Flyer (Avon, IN) - March 4, 2011

William T. Lucas Sr. died following a long illness. Born in 1918 in Highland Park, N. J., he was a son of Ernest and Stella (Griggs) Lucas. He married Dorothy Lohmann in November 1944. She preceded him in death. He married Jacqueline Chimento in 1985 and she survives.

He graduated from New Brunswick High School in 1936, where he played hockey and football. For a short stint, he played on a semi-pro football team in New Jersey. During his senior year of high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy Reserves and attended night school at Middlesex County Vocational School. He was mobilized into active duty in 1939 and served in the U.S. Navy as a chief petty officer on convoy duty in the North Atlantic and Panama Canal area aboard the USS Goff. He ended his tour of duty on the USS Hanson in 1945. Following his service, the Lucases moved to St. Louis, Mo., where he received a certificate of engineering from St. Louis University. He was transferred to Indianapolis in 1953 by Magic Chef to manage the Federal Foundry Division. After leaving Federal Foundry, he worked as a process engineer for Allison. After leaving Allison, while employed at American Bearing, he built tooling part-time for the Breiner Co. In 1962, he and Lindley Peacock purchased the Breiner Co. The non-metallic die cutting business has remained in the Lucas family ever since. Mr. Lucas served as president and vice president of the International Chief Petty Officers Association. He has been a member and active supporter of Kingsway Christian Church for more than 25 years. He was a member of the Speedway American Legion Post, a life member of the NRA, a past member of NMLRA, and a past member of Marion County Fish and Game Association.

Additional survivors include a daughter, Jean Diehl and husband John; son, Bill Lucas Jr. and wife Fran; step-daughters Patti Brackett, Christi Chimento, and Pam Taney and husband Mike; grandchildren John Diehl and wife Meg, Amy Rienow and husband the Rev. Robert, Emily Anderson and husband Lucas, Joseph Lucas and wife Sarah, William Lucas III, Jacob Lucas and wife Sabrina, Meghan, Missy and Josh Brackett, Joe Chimento, Dustin Blankenship, and Aaron Chimento; and 23 great grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were a brother, Ed; a sister, Myrtle Woerner; and a stepson, Mike Chimento.

Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Baker Funeral Home in Danville. Interment will be at Danville South Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2012, Danville, Hendricks Co., IN, Obituary

Hendricks County Flyer (Avon, IN) - November 6, 2012

Eva Anna Hefley of Danville died Monday at Hendricks Regional Health. She was 76. Born April 17, 1936, in Kirkland, she was the daughter of the late Fred Jefferson and Hazel Clark Shields.

She married Edward O. Hefley and he died in 1983. Mrs. Hefley was a homemaker and also worked at Hendricks County Hospital for many years. Her memberships included Abundant Life House of Mercy in Danville.

Survivors include children Ellen (Chuck) Davis of Danville, Edward (Kathy) Hefley Jr. of Indianapolis, Eric Hefley (Sandy Hennen) of Plainfield, Ernest J. Hefley of Lizton, Evan Hefley (Cindy Wyatt) of Virginia, Evelyn Hefley of Danville, and Elizabeth Hefley of Danville; a sister, Mary (James) Blankenship of Danville; 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

A brother, Jacob Shields, preceded her in death.

Services are 11 a.m. Friday in Abundant Life House of Mercy (formerly Danville Apostolic Church) with her grandson, Elder Rick Hefley, officiating. Interment will be at 1:30 p.m. in Lincoln Memory Gardens, Whitestown.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2013, Danville, Hendricks Co., IN, Obituary

Hendricks County Flyer (Avon, IN) - March 18, 2013

Brittany Lynn Hefley of Danville died last Thursday in Indianapolis [Marion Co., IN]. She was 20. Born June 1, 1992, in Danville, she was the daughter of Martin Swift of Franklin and Elizabeth Hefley of Danville, who survive. She graduated from Danville Community High School and worked for Kroger in Avon and Pizza Hut in Danville. Miss Hefley had attended Abundant Life House of Mercy.

Additional survivors include brothers Kevin and David Swift; a grandmother, Rose Weddle; aunts and uncles Ellen (Chuck) Davis, Edward (Kathy) Hefley Jr., Eric Hefley Sr. (Sandy Hennen), Ernest J. Hefley, Evan Hefley (Cindy Wyatt), Evelyn Hefley, Angie Buhneing, Albie Swift, Greg Swift, and Mary (Cliff) Blankenship ; cousins Evan, Ricky (Isaiah, Miranda), Kara (Bella), Clarissa (Tony, Brian, Chad), Crystal and Bruce (Mike, Matt), Anna (Dezi, Jake, Leanna); Kim (Daylan, Marissa), Stacie, Shell, and John (Dakota, Garrett), Eric Jr. (Braydon, Chloe), Alexis, Jacob, Michael, Adalaine, Zeph, Bobby, Mandy, Tracy, Bobby and Tincha, Tina, Larry and Trish (Robert), Anna (Stevie, Marshall), Debbie (Patty May), and Earl and Louise (Mary, Diana, Donna, John).

Preceding her in death were grandparents Eva Anna and Edward O. Hefley Sr. and Walter Weddle.

Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Baker Funeral Home in Danville. Interment will follow at Danville South Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2013, Danville, Hendricks Co., IN, Obituary

Portsmouth Daily Times (OH) - June 26, 2013

Deceased Name: Michelle Blankenship

Michelle Blankenship, 29, of Indiana, formerly of McDermott, died Saturday, June 23, 2013, at her residence. She was born Oct. 18, 1983, in Columbus, a daughter of Rodney Blankenship of McDermott and the late Edith Wright. She was a manager of Hardees Restaurant in Danville and a 2002 Northwest High School graduate.

She is survived by her stepmother, Karen Cable Blankenship of McDermott; her fiance Justin Thomson; three daughters, Hailey Faith Thomson, Olivia Hope Thomson, and Gabrielle Love Thomson, all at home; three brothers, Shannon (Laura) Wright of Bellefontaine, Ohio, Rodney Blankenship Jr. of Chillicothe, and Nick (Mallory) Blankenship of Lucasville; and one sister, Tara (Israel) Brady of Friendship; her grandparents, Carl and Mary Copas of Lucasville, and Ruth Robinson of McDermott; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She was also preceded in death by one brother, Alexander Blankenship.

Graveside services will be held 2:15 p.m. Thursday, June 27, 2013, in Scioto Burial Park with Josh Powell officiating. Friends may call Thursday from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the McKinley Funeral Home in Lucasville.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Hendricks Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Jim V.          67, 02Feb1944 - 24Apr2011,           Brownsburg, Hendricks, IN,               IN-306-44-5709

 

Henry                                                                                                                

 

2011, New Castle, Henry Co., IN, Obituary

The Herald Bulletin, (Anderson, IN) - April 25, 2011

Darwin P. "Hook" Blankenship, 69, died April 22, 2011, at his home.

Survivors include children, J. D. Blankenship, Shyanne Scharnowske, Audie Blankenship, David Davis, Chris Haggard, Terri Kashon and Patricia Guffey.

Service 2 p.m. Wednesday at Macer-Hall Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 600 S. Main St., New Castle. Burial at Green Hills Memory Garden.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2011, New Castle, Henry Co., IN, Obituary

The Courier-Times, (New Castle, IN) - July 11, 2011

Roberta A. Hopkins, 66, resident of rural New Castle passed away on July 10, 2011, at her residence. She was born April 8, 1945, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth A. Blankenship Muncy.

She was a life-long resident of New Castle, and was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. She was very involved with her family's activities, and loved sharing time with them, and cherished the special times spent with her grandson. She also enjoyed nature, outdoors, hummingbirds, gardening and spending time with friends. She was a former member of the F.F.A.

Left to cherish her loving memory include: her husband Tom Hopkins, whom she married June 19, 1964, one daughter; Donna M. Jones (Fiancé: Charles Crump) of New Castle, one son; Mark Hopkins (friend: Sherry) of New Castle, one grandson; Alexander Jones (girlfriend: Christina Hurst) of BloomIngton, one sister; Dixie Walters of Indianapolis, one niece; Leslie Jones of St. Petersburg, Fla., an aunt; Louise Clayborn of New Castle, aunt and uncle; Levi and Rosemary Muncy of New Castle, also several cousins.

She was preceded in death by: her parents.

Funeral will be private, and there will be no visitation. Burial will be in Green Hills Memory Garden.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2013, New Castle, Henry Co., IN, Obituary

The Courier-Times, (New Castle, IN) - October 6, 2013

John Martin, age 76, of New Castle, passed away Saturday October 5, 2013 at Henry County Hospital. He was born September 2, 1937 in Monticello, Kentucky the son of the late Charley and Artie Martin. He was a Baker by trade, loved fishing and camping with his grandkids.

Survivors include is children Staci (Tim) Goebel of New Castle, Lisa (Randy) Lee of New Castle, Julie Morris of New Castle, Phyllis (Will) Brown of Danville, grandchildren Joshua (Liz) Price-Goebel, Vanessa Goebel, Chad (fiancé Chelsea) Blankenship , Sara Blankenship and Cheyenne Lee, Darek Morris and Zachary Morris, Richard Brown, Robert Brown and Coyle Brown. 4 great grandchildren Savannah, Cameron, Rylan and Ayden, 3 brothers Phil (Sharolyn) Martin, Bill (Faye) Martin and Danny (Louann) Martin. Several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceded in death by his wife Edith in 2004, son Brad Martin, granddaughter Jessica, 2 brothers James and Ralph.

Services will be Tuesday October 8, 2013 10:00 a.m. at Marcum Community Funeral Home. Reverend nephew Don Martin will be officiating. Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2013, New Castle, Henry Co., IN, Obituary

The Courier-Times, (New Castle, IN) - December 8, 2013

Jerry W. Lowe, age 73, of New Castle, passed away Friday, December 6, 2013 at his home. He was born November 19, 1940 in New Castle to the late Alonzo and Elizabeth (Davis) Lowe.

A man who lived his life big! Jerry was a country musician who performed with various well known artists such as George Jones, Conway Twitty and Dottie West. Among his proudest accomplishments was having recorded an album in Nashville with a Top 20 Hit. He had a huge heart and for years he put on Christmas shows at the Indiana Soldiers' and Sailors' Children's Home making sure each child had a gift. He had a love for racing and won many trophies at Mt. Lawn and Anderson Speedway. He owned and operated The Round-Up in Indianapolis and Jerry Lowe's Place in New Castle in the 70's and 80's. In his latter years he had many adventures as an Over The Road Truck Driver.

Left to treasure his memory is his wife and three daughters, Kristina Lowe of New Castle, whom he married November 13, 1997; Rhonda (Dudley) Hellard of Shirley, Sha (Kelly) Ridenour of New Castle and Amy (Stacy) Pickering McNulty-Lowe of Atlanta; step-children Gayle Gilliam and Bobby Huckeby; grandchildren, Chris (Brooke) Haggard, J. D. (Betty) Blankenship , Brooke (Jason) Riddle, Graycen and Hudson McNulty-Lowe; nine great grandchildren; siblings, Audrey Upchurch and Danny (Lil) Lowe of New Castle, Bobbie Sue (Jim) Johnson of Warsaw, Sharon Kay Brewer of Bloomfield, IN; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers: Jim Lowe, Raymond Lowe, Stanley Lowe and Dallas Calvin "Jackie Boy" Lowe; sisters: Sarah Bell Thompson, Mildred Wolf and Jeanette.

Services will be at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Reverend Randy Gross officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2014, New Castle, Henry Co., IN, Obituary

The Courier-Times, (New Castle, IN) - April 16, 2014

James Clifford Blankenship, age 75, New Castle resident, passed away Monday, April 14, 2014 at his residence. He was born August 4, 1938 in New Castle, Indiana a son of the late Clifford and Ida Williams Blankenship.

He served with the United States Air Force and was stationed in Hawaii. He was a retired automobile mechanic in Florida. He was raised in New Castle, and resided in Florida for many years before retiring to New Castle several years ago. He enjoyed family activities, the outdoors, and was very patriotic.

Left to cherish his loving memory include 3 children, Ryan Blankenship , Sean Blankenship , and Drishanne Carlos; 2 grandchildren, Triston and Vanessa; 2 sisters, Joyce Russell of New Castle, Indiana and Brenda Baker (husband Kilby) of New Castle, Indiana; 1 brother, Clarence Blankenship of Seymour, Indiana; also several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Jane Blankenship.

There will be no visitation and services will be private. Burial will be in the Bay Pines Cemetery in St. Petersburg, Florida next to his wife.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2014, New Castle, Henry Co., IN, Obituary

The Courier-Times, (New Castle, IN) - July 28, 2014

Della Fay (Dishman) Christine, age 72, of New Castle, passed away Saturday evening, July 26th, 2014 at the Spring Mill Meadows nursing facility in Indianapolis, [Marion Co., IN]. She was born April 11th, 1942 in New Castle and was a daughter of the late Earnest and Lora Mae (Edwards) Dishman.

She had been a Certified Nursing Assistant for over 20 years serving several New Castle nursing homes. She enjoyed family camping at Spring Valley Campground, was an avid reader and lived her life for her grandbabies.

Della Fay is survived by her husband of 30 years, Timothy Christine; two daughters, Lora (Stover) Blankenship (companion- Toni Segarra) and Lisa (Stover) Robertson, both of New Castle; seven grandchildren including Dylan, Bryanna, Dallas, Madison, Mandy, Harold and Robert; six brothers, Ray (wife-Silvia) Dishman of New Castle, Kenneth Dishman of Indianapolis, Don (wife-Mary Ann) Dishman of New Castle, Dallas (wife- Barbara) Dishman of Mays, Indiana, Robert (wife-Marsha) Dishman of Muncie and Tom (wife- Jami) Dishman of Indianapolis; one sister, Anna (husband- Jeffry) McCrobie of New Castle; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Robert Eugene Stover in 2004.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 31st, 2014 at the Hacker-Main & Davis Funeral Homes, Broad Street Chapel. Burial will follow in the Chicago Cornerstone Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Henry Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Darwin P.     69, 17Jul1941 - 22Apr2011,            New Castle, Henry, IN,                    IN-305-42-8783

 

Howard                                                                                                             

 

2013, Kokomo, Howard Co., IN, Obituary

Kokomo Tribune (IN) - June 26, 2013

Patsy Ann Thompson, Feb. 18, 1948 - June 21, 2013.

Patsy Ann Thompson, 65, Kokomo, passed away peacefully home to the Lord and her Heavenly family at 1:19 p.m. Friday, June 21, 2013, at Community Howard Regional Health. She was born Feb. 18, 1948, in Bethpage, Tenn., to the late Dalton and Ella (Deckard) Bandy.

Patsy attended North Sumner School in Tennessee. At a young age, she met her late husband, Charles Weston Thompson, and they later became residents of Kokomo. Patsy and Weston spent 41 years together before his passing.

Patsy and Weston had three sons together, Charles Weston Thompson II, Charles Timothy Thompson and Charles William Stacy Thompson. Anyone who knew Patsy knew she devoted her life to "her boys." Regardless of time, place or circumstance, she was always there for her sons to help in any way she could. On several occasions, Patsy would teasingly refer to herself as Ma Barker with a huge smile on her face. Patsy's boys were her world.

Later in life, Patsy met her current husband, Charles Hancock, who survives. She and Chuck spent the last nine years together before Patsy's untimely passing cut their time together short.

She is survived by her husband, Chuck Hancock; two sons, Charlie and Stacy Thompson; siblings, Gerald Bandy, Sheila Blankenship , Janie Quinn, David Bandy, Lee Bandy and Tonya Mossholder; an abundance of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She will forever be loved and missed by many friends and family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Weston Thompson; son, Timothy Thompson; and sister, Louann Bandy.

In keeping with Patsy's and her family's wishes, there will not be any funeral services. There will be a celebration of her life amongst her close friends and family following her cremation.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2013, Kokomo, Howard Co., IN, Obituary

Kokomo Tribune (IN) - December 1, 2013

David K. Hargiss 73, Kokomo, died unexpectedly at 11:37 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013, at St. Joseph Hospital ER. He was born Oct. 15, 1940, in Sewanee, Tenn., to William David and Bessie Lou (Blankenship) Hargiss.

On June 17, 1961, David married Nancy Sue (Reynolds), and she survives. David was a 1959 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler Memorial High School and completed the Chrysler Machine Repair Apprenticeship Program in 1964. He retired from Chrysler Transmission Plant Feb. 28, 2001, with 42 1/2 years of service. He served as a machine repair journeyman and later as general supervisor over the Machine Shop and Tool Room. David received several awards during his career with Chrysler. He was a highly-respected and well-loved supervisor.

David was a member of Walton Masonic Lodge No. 423 and past worthy patron of Galveston OES. He was a past board member of Walton Assembly Order of Rainbow for Girls and Grand Cross of Color Recipient. He was a scoutmaster specializing in nature and pioneering. He accepted the Lord at Pine Set Baptist Church and was baptized at the age of 10. David served the Lord his entire life. He loved metal working, hunting, fishing and gun and knife making. David enjoyed traveling, especially to historical sites. David was a historical and Native American culture buff.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy Hargiss, Kokomo; daughter, Cheri Kilty, Bellingham, Wash.; son, Jeffrey D. Hargiss, Waterloo, Ill.; sister, Violet (Kendall) Pierce, New Castle; brother, Daryl (Carolyn) Hargiss, Marion; nephews, Eric and Bryan Pierce; niece, Michelle Hargiss; great-niece, Kelli Shepard; great-nephew, Tony Pierce; two aunts; and several cousins in Tennessee, Alabama and West Virginia.

Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Stout and Son Funeral Home Neptune Chapel, located at 44 Michigan St., Burlington, with Pastor Gary Britton officiating and Masonic services. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in South Mound Cemetery in New Castle.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Howard Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Iva D.           82, 27Nov1928 - 15Apr2011,          Kokomo, Howard, IN,                      TN-415-52-6417

 

Huntington                                                                                                       

 

+2014, Huntington, Huntington Co., IN, Obituary

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Catherine Blankenship Zahn, age 94 of Huntington, IN, passed away on Thursday October 16, 2014. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Stacey and Minnie Bell Cason Blankenship.

Mrs. Zahn was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Matthew Zahn who died in 2008.

Mrs. Zahn is survived by her nieces, Nancy Barnett of Shelbyville, TN, Becky Davis, Martha Madeo and Jenny Travis of Murfreesboro, TN, Ada Norfleet and Mary Ann Dorris of Nashville, TN, Sylvia “Pat” McFerrin of Huntsville, AL, and Margaret Brandon of Chattanooga, TN; nephews, Henry Blankenship of Nashville, TN, and Michael Zahn of Huntington, IN, and several great- nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Zahn was a member of the Baptist Church, a 1941 graduate of MTSU and was former owner and operator along with her husband of Model Cleaners in Huntington, IN.

Graveside service will be 11:00 AM Wednesday at Evergreen Cemetery with Rev. Lisa Oliver officiating. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Jackson                                                                                                             

 

2012, Norman, Jackson Co., IN, Obituary

Published in the The Indianapolis Star on December 16, 2012

Charlotte J. Chance, 79, of Norman, Indiana, passed away December 13, 2012. She was born March 9, 1933 in St Louis, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Phil, brothers Lloyd and Lee, and grandson Jesse. Charlotte was a graduate of Ben Davis High School. She was a licensed practitioner in real estate and an insurance agent associate, retiring after over 40 years of service.

Charlotte had a special way of making friends and family feel comfortable and welcome and always put others before herself. She was blessed with sharing her home with her granddaughter and four great grandchildren, giving her love and care every day. Those who visited her loved her kitchen table talks filled with laughter, advice and encouragement. She was a mentor and teacher of life.

Charlotte is survived by her three children, Ruth Gwinn (Preston) of Bloomington, Phil Chance Jr, (Kay) of Bloomington, Susan Chance Nolan (Aaron) of Mooresville, four sisters Leota Killin, Faye Caylor, Patty Mandabach, Karen Schmidt, three brothers Jimmy, Junior, and Chuck Hanger, four grandchildren, Amber Hurst, Cory Chance, David Chance, and Valerie Blankenship, seven great grandchildren, Taylor, James, Christopher and Jacob Hurst, Steven Hurst, Madalyn and Alexandra Chance,

Visitation is Wednesday, December 19, 2012 from 4-8pm at Day Funeral Home; Bloomington, Indiana. Services will follow the next day, December 20 at 10am. Burial will be in Salt Creek Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2013, Seymour, Jackson Co., IN, Obituary

Published in Tribune from March 13 to March 17, 2013

Sue A. Nelson, 67, Seymour, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2013, at Hope Hospice, Fort Myers, [Lee Co.,] Fla.

Sue retired as a teachers assistant in the Seymour Community School district, where she worked for 15 years with the special needs preschool. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and taught Sunday school for many years, helped in the church nursery, was active in Girl Scouts and was a Cub Scout den mother. Sue was a member and past president of the Seymour City Extension Homemakers Club. She enjoyed line dancing with the Country Kickers.

Born July 16, 1945, in Seymour, she was the daughter of William "Bill" and Dorothy (Taskey) Wright. On Dec. 17, 1967, at First United Methodist Church in Seymour she married Ron Nelson, who survives.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her children, Amy (Shawn) Blankenship and Michael (Kathy) Nelson; grandchildren, Mikaela S. Nelson, Rachael E. Nelson and Erin A. Nelson; and sister, Judy Wright.

She was preceded in death by her parents and grandson, Tristan Logan Blankenship.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Voss Chapel, Seymour, with the Rev. Sandy Cooper and the Rev. Steve Cherry officiating. Burial will take place at Riverview Cemetery, Seymour.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2014, Seymour, Jackson Co., IN, Obituary

Published in Tribune from Feb. 18 to Feb. 23, 2014

Patricia Woodard Tidd, 82, Seymour, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, at Schneck Medical Center. Born April 9, 1931, in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Earl and Lela Helen (Blankenship) Woodard.

Patricia was a member of First United Methodist Church in Seymour, where she served on various committees, the Administration Board and as treasurer. A 1949 graduate of Shields High School, her other education included being a graduate of Seymour Business College, School of Bank Marketing–University of Colorado, American Institute of Banking, seminars and conferences. She taught several banking classes and served as a graduate assistant of Dale Carnegie classes.

She started work at Jackson County Bank on Aug. 1, 1951, as secretary to the president. She was promoted to assistant cashier, assistant vice president, controller, vice president, director of marketing and corporate secretary to the bank's holding company. She worked in all areas of the bank and established the bank's first marketing department and helped install the bank's first automated teller machine. She retired on April 15, 1994. Her banking activities included various committees, such as Indiana Bankers Association, Bank Marketing Association, American Institute of Banking, Bank Administration Institute and National Association of Bank Women. She held offices on group, state, regional and national levels.

Patricia was involved in various community activities, including the, Heart Fund, United Fund, as solicitor, division chairman, training, and first female drive chairman and president. She served on the Downtown Seymour Revitalization Committee, Downtown Merchants Association, Greater Seymour Chamber of Commerce and the first Board of Managers; and the Lincoln Park Co-Owners Association.

She is survived by her uncle, Herbert Woodard; a niece, Kathy Engle; and nephews, Terry Woodard and Wesley Woodard.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, James Earl Woodard and John Woodard; aunt, Mildred Ruwe; and uncle, William Woodard.

A funeral service will be conducted at noon Friday at First United Methodist Church, Seymour, with the Rev. Sandy Cooper officiating. Burial will take place at Riverview Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

1940 Census, Jackson Twp., Jackson Co., IN,

Woodard, Earl                   33, M, IN, Head,

Woodard, Lela                   36, F, AR, Wife,

Woodard, Patricia Ann     09, F, IN, Dau,

Woodard, James Earl        04, M, IN, Son,

Woodard, Mildred             15, F, IN, Sister,

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Jasper                                                                                                                

 

2012, Demotte, Jasper Co., IN, Obituary

Published in The Times on December 11, 2012

Sue Dauksza Weissman, 57, of Demotte, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2012.

Survived by her father, William Blankenship; children: Fred Dauksza, III of Demotte, Dawn (Brian) Drinski of Thayer, Nessa Bruno of Demotte, Teresa (Danny) Yocum of Merrillville, and Howie Weissmann, Jr. of Hammond; 10 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; siblings: Esther (Danny) Wilson of Highland, Goldie (Johnny) Nichols and David Blankenship, both of Hobart, Curtis (Terry) Blankenship of Merrillville, Natalie (Larry) Hurley; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Kerr Koepl.

Sue will be cremated with No Services, through the Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 604 E. Commercial Ave. in Lowell. www.sheetsfuneral.com

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Johnson                                                                                                            

 

2014, Bargersville, Johnson Co., IN, Obituary

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Jack H. Fentz, 71, passed away on Monday, September 22nd, 2014 in Franklin, [Johnson Co., IN]. He was a resident of Bargersville, Indiana. He was born on January 12th, 1943 in Indianapolis to Jacob and Pauline (Ballinger) Fentz.

He is survived by children, Jack (Debra) Fentz, Jr.; Tommi (Daniel) McTarsney and Amber (Zach) Berninger; grandchildren; Michael, Jennifer, Tosha, Jared, Garett, Cheyenne, Matthew, Kalib and Keigan; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Ron Fentz; niece, Lisa Blankenship and nephew, Scott Fentz.

He was preceded in passing by his parents.

Jack was a 1961 graduate of Franklin High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. He was with the 3rd Marine Division, stationed in Okinawa, Japan. He was honorably discharged as a LCPL. in March, 1965. Jack retired in 1994 from Naval Avionics in Indianapolis, after many years of service. He owned Jack Fentz Builders for several years, retiring in 2008. He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. In his early years, he enjoyed fishing, horseback riding and camping. After retirement, he enjoyed traveling and socializing with his friends. His greatest love was for his family.

A celebration of Jack’s life will be held on Saturday, September 27th, 2014 at 10:00 a.m at Flinn and Maguire Funeral Home, 2898 North Morton Street, (U.S. 31 North), Franklin, Indiana 46131. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin where military honors will be conducted by the Franklin American Legion Post No. 205 and the United States Marine Corp.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2013, Belknap, Johnson Co., IL, Obituary

Published in The Southern Illinoisan from April 16 to April 18, 2013

Bettajean Hester, 78, Passed away Monday, April 15, 2013, at 10:15 a.m. in Southgate Health Care Center in Metropolis [Massac Co., IL]. Bettajean was born May 11, 1934, in Vienna. She was the daughter of Joseph E. and Dimple (Comer) Cheek. Bettajean was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Kenneth Ray Hester, on Jan. 27, 1952, in First Baptist Church in Vienna. Together, they enjoyed more than 58 years of marriage, prior to Kenneth Ray's passing Sept. 9, 2010.

Survivors include a son, David and Janet Hester; grandchildren, Paul Blankenship, Jason and Jolene Thimoleas, Heather Renee VanZile, Amanda Hester, Brandi Short, Brittany Johnson, Bridgett McMurtry and Bergendi Johnson; great-grandchildren, Alyssia, Serenity and Devan VanZile, Sadie Rogers, Jayden Thimoleas and Aiden Hester; a son-in-law, Jim Blankenship; sisters-in-law, Norma Hodge and Janice Huckelberry; and nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Bettajean was preceded in death by two daughters, Lucinda Rae Thimoleas and Carla Jane Blankenship; a granddaughter, Diane Lee Blankenship; and three brothers, James Lloyd Cheek, Joseph Comer Cheek and Raymond Cheek.

Bettajean was a homemaker. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church near Cypress. Bettajean enjoyed ballroom dancing, camping and flower gardening. She was a voracious reader.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 20, in Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna, with Pastor Jay Franklin officiating. Burial will be in Vienna Fraternal Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2012, Franklin, Johnson Co., IN, Obituary

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Linda Sue (Thompson) Blankenship, 64, passed away Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012, at Johnson Mem­orial Hospital in Franklin. She was a resident of Franklin. Linda was born July 6, 1947, in Columbus, to Charles E. Thompson and Margaret Jeanne (Crider) Thompson. She married Norman “Norm” Blankenship Jr.; he preceded her in passing May 12, 2005.

She is survived by a daughter, Susan Caudill of Franklin; a son, Brian (Carla) Blankenship of Marne, Mich.; three granddaughters, Grace Caudill, Ava Blankenship and Alayna Blankenship; and two sisters, Deb Pahl of Trafalgar and Janet Morris of Clarksville, Tenn.

She was preceded in passing by her parents; her husband, Norm Blankenship Jr.; and a son-in-law, Jeff Caudill.

She attended and graduated from school in Lebanon, Ohio. Linda was employed by the Franklin City Court for many years. She later worked at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles in Franklin. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a former member of the Franklin Elks Lodge Auxiliary.

The Rev. Larry McAdams will conduct a funeral service at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Flinn & Maguire Funeral Home, 2898 N. Morton St. (U.S. 31 North), Franklin. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2014, Franklin, Johnson Co., IN, Obituary

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Myrtle Grace Misiniec, age 95, passed away on Saturday, March 15th, 2014 in Franklin. She was a resident of Franklin. She was born on November 18, 1918 in Pulaski County, Kentucky to George and Lesta (Nelson) Blankenship.

She married Andy J. Misiniec on November 25, 1944. He preceded her in passing in 1994.

Grace is survived by four children, Judy Misiniec; John Misiniec; Joe Bill Misiniec and Janet Misiniec; daughter-in-law, Susie Misiniec; four grandchildren, Jason (Heather) Misiniec; Jennifer (Thad) Westerfeld; Jessica Kinslow and Jill (Aaron) Down; great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Brett Kinslow; Emma and Hayden Westerfeld; Jacob and Alexis Misiniec and Korbin and Kaizer Down.  Also surviving is one brother, Bill Blankenship and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in passing by her parents, husband, Andy; brothers, Roy, Raymond “Pete” and Victor and sister, Mary Mann Coulson. Also preceding in passing was one son, Jim Misiniec.

Grace was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church where she was in the St. Rose Altar Society. In her early years, she was a Brownie Scout Leader. She enjoyed quilting and cooking.

Father John Beitens will conduct a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, March 19th, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 114 Lancelot Drive in Franklin. Burial at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Greenwood, Indiana

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2011, Greenwood, Johnson Co., IN, Obituary

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Tennie E. Blankenship 80, Greenwood died February 8, 2011. BORN: August 24, 1930

Survivors include two brothers, Albert E. Blankenship (Shirley) and Carl G. Blankenship (Lyn); three sisters, Velma B. Drake, Eva N. Wagner, and Jo Helen Wood; and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Aulta (Clark) Blankenship, and two brothers, Sidney Blankenship and Jonah Blankenship. Tennie attended Southport Church of Christ and she enjoyed working puzzles.

Funeral service: 11AM, Friday, at the funeral home. A graveside service will be conducted at John L. Clark Memorial Cemetery in Gainesboro, Tennessee.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2011, Greenwood, Johnson Co., IN, Obituary

http://www.dailyjournal.net/index.php/view/obit/3615/

Mary Alice (Blankenship) Mann Coulson, 94, of Greenwood, passed away Friday, April 1, 2011. She was born Aug. 9, 1916, in Somerset, Ky., to George and Lesta Etna (Nelson) Blankenship, who moved their family to Indianapolis in 1922.

Mary graduated from Southport High School and attended Indiana Central College. She was a professional registered parliamentarian and served many local, state and national organizations professionally. Mary was a past president of Indiana State Association of Parliamentarians, Indiana Parent Teacher Association and Vinzant Registered Par­liamentarians. Mary was vice president of Hoosier Capital Council Girl Scouts from 1965 to 1968 and a charter member of Southport Christian Church. She was the office manager of Man Seed Farms, the family business, for 40 years, retiring in 1981.

On Dec. 4, 1937, she was married to Oren Winfield Mann. He passed away in 1973. They were the parents of O. William Mann (wife L. Diane) of Merom and Karen J. Mann of Georgetown. In 1968, the family moved to Sullivan. On June 27, 1981, Mary was married to Alan Coulson of Sullivan; he died in 1987. During this marriage she was a member of Sullivan Presbyterian Church, where she served as elder and also a moderator of Ohio Valley Presbytery. In 1998, Mary moved to Greenwood Village South, where she enjoyed visiting with lifelong friends and making new friends.

She was predeceased by four brothers, Roy, Raymond, Victor and VernonPeteBlankenship; and two stepsons, Lee and Tom Coulson.

She is survived by a sister, Grace Misiniec of Franklin; a brother, William “Junior” Blankenship of Indianapolis; her two children; two stepchildren, Zoe Coulson of Philadelphia and John Coulson (wife Sue) of West Lafayette; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Southport Christian Church, 201 E. Epler Ave., Indianapolis. A private graveside service will be conducted at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Glenns Valley, Greenwood.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2013, Greenwood, Johnson Co., IN, Obituary

Published in the The Indianapolis Star on January 23, 2013

Robert A. Johnson 82, of Greenwood, passed away January 20, 2013. The son of Albin F. and Judith E. K. Sanders Johnson, Robert was born April 5, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois.

Robert served in the US Air Force during the Korean War, stationed in Japan. An underwriter with Universal Writers Insurance Company, Robert retired in 1992 after 35 years of service. He was a member of American Legion Post #252, Greenwood.

Services 11:00 a.m. January 24, 2013 in Forest Lawn Funeral Home - 1977 South State Road 135, Greenwood. Entombment with military honors will follow.

Robert is survived by his wife, Wilma I. Goodwin Johnson; son, Jeff (Barb) Johnson; daughters, Kim Blankenship and Kelly (Joel) Franks.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2014, Greenwood, Johnson Co., IN, Obituary

Published in the The Indianapolis Star on Apr. 15, 2014

Shirley A. Simpson, 78, Greenwood, passed away Friday, April 11, 2014. Born February 21, 1936 in Paragon, IN to the late Michael G. and Doris Haggard, she retired from St. Francis Hospital after 27 years of service. She cherished time with the family and grandchildren and enjoyed crafts.

Survivors: children, Vicki Blankenship, Tammy (Carl) Luedtke, Ricki Simpson, Lorri (Jeff) Norris, James (Cindy) Simpson, Terri Simpson; 18 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren and sister Janice Haggard Low.

She was preceded in death by Roy T. Simpson.

Visitation: 4-8:00 PM Tuesday, April 15 at G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home, 5141 Madison Avenue, with the funeral at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, April 16.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

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2013, Lakeville, Joseph Co., IN, Obituary

Published in South Bend Tribune on April 21, 2013

Sue Blankenship, 72, of Lakeville, passed away at 5:30 PM Thursday, April 18, 2013, at her residence after an extended illness. Sue was born on January 27, 1941, in Charleston, West Virginia, to the late Burl W. and Margaret (Thomas) Atkins.

She had been a Michiana area resident since 1966, moving here from West Virginia. Sue was a cook and a waitress for the White House Systems for forty years, and prior to becoming ill she worked at the Boss's Place Restaurant on State Rd 23 and Ireland Rd. On November 6, 1970, in South Bend, IN, she married William C. Blankenship, who survives. Sue is also survived by one daughter, Marie (Tony) Reidenbach of Bremen, IN; one son, Jack W. (Kelly) Skiles of Bremen, IN; one sister, Star M. Mann of Scottsdale, AZ; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and one sister, Penny Zawacki in 1998. Sue loved being with her grandchildren and family. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 363 in Lakeville, IN. You are not forgotten, loved one. Nor will you ever be. As long as life and memory last, We will remember thee. We miss you now, our hearts are sore. As time goes by we'll miss you more. Your loving smile, your gentle face, No one can fill your vacant place.

There will be no services.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Kosciusko                                                                                              

 

+2014, Etna Green, Kosciusko Co., IN, Obituary

Pilot-News (Plymouth, IN) - May 7, 2014

Harold Blankenship, 79, of Etna Green, passed away of natural causes on Thursday, May 1, 2014 in his home. Harold was born in Phelps, Ky., March 6, 1935 the son of Roscoe and Gracie Pearl (Lester) Blankenship.

He married Bertha Wolford in Silver Lake on Oct. 28, 1959, she survives. He worked and retired from Mallard Coach and attended school in Phelps, Ky. Harold was a Veteran of the Korean War serving his country in the United States Army from Nov. 3, 1959 - Jan. 25, 1962.

Harold is survived by his wife; Bertha, daughter; Patty Garber and son; Danny Blankenship both of Etna Green. He was also blessed with grandchildren: Courtney Garber, Keith Newman and Trevor Blankenship, a sister; Kathy Remfrey of Warsaw, three brothers: Garney Blankenship of Warsaw, Virgil Blankenship of Phelps, Ky. and Emzy Blankenship of Freeburn, Ky.

Preceding in death were his parents, son; Harold D. Blankenship, Jr. (Dec. 8, 2006), sisters: Viria Blankenship, Orpha May Ogle, Gladys Marie Layne, Wanda Lou Blankenship, brothers: Willard Blankenship and Foy Blankenship.

Harold was a dedicated husband, son, brother and father (Papaw) and will be greatly missed. In honoring his wishes, there will be no services at this time.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2011, North Webster, Kosciusko Co., IN, Obituary

The Elkhart Truth, (IN) - September 30, 2011

Michael Joseph Brown, 60, of North Webster, passed away Sept. 28, 2011, at his residence. He was born April 6, 1951, in Erie, Pa., to Nelson and Patricia (Hocker) Brown.

On July 11, 2010, he married Darla Gawthrop, who survives. Mike lived all his life in the Elkhart, Goshen and Kosciusko County area. He worked in the RV industry for many years. He was a member of NorthWebster American Legion Post 253. He loved life, music, dancing, his family and always had a smile on his face.

He is survived by his wife, Darla Brown of North Webster; daughter Natalie Pen; son Travis Pillow; step daughter Deanne Blankenship ; step son Stoney Gawthrop; six grandchildren; and sisters Cheri (Ron) Stauffer of Goshen, Patricia Gay of Milford and Janet Michael of Midland, Mich.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Sept. 30, 2011, at Eastlund Funeral Home. Services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, at the funeral home with two hours of calling prior. Pastor Michael Kelly of Word of Truth Church will officiate.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2014, North Webster, Kosciusko Co., IN, Obituary

The Goshen News, (IN) - July 16, 2014

Roger Paul Taylor Sept. 4, 1968-July 15, 2014

Roger Paul Taylor, 45, died Tuesday at his residence.

He was married to Theresa Blankenship, who survives. Other survivors include his son, Bradley Paul Taylor, North Webster; his mother, Brenda (Wayne) Stoneburner, Hamlet; and his father, Paul (Kathy) Taylor, Union Mills.

Visitation will be held from noon until a memorial service Saturday at 2 p.m. at Eastlund Funeral Home in Syracuse.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2010, Warsaw, Kosciusko Co., IN, Obituary

http://www.rochsent.com/main.asp?SectionID=16&SubSectionID=32&ArticleID=10473&TM=17060.64

Paula Faye Stahl Blankenship, 45, died at 11:50 a.m. Sept. 19, 2010 Sunday in Rochester. Paula was born Feb. 26, 1965, in Ironton, Ohio, to Everett Phillips Meadows and Peggy Jo (Creger) Meadows Evans. She lived most of her life in Warsaw.

Paula loved the Harley Davidson Motorcycle Club, horseback riding and rock 'n' roll music.

Survivors include three daughters, Tasha Stahl, Rochester, Lacey Blankenship, Warsaw, and Cassidy Blankenship, Gallipolis, Ohio; two sons, Shannon Stahl, Warsaw, and Joshua Stahl, Warsaw; four sisters, Sherry (Leonard) Blanton, Rochester, Elaine (Ron) Trumbull, Warsaw, Patty Jacobs, Warsaw, and Linda (Tom) Stapleton, Warsaw; one brother, Robert (Penny Hamilton) Shelton, Warsaw; and three grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Peggy Jo Evans, on March 24, and her father, Everett P. Meadows, on July 3, 1995.

The memorial service will be at noon Thursday at the funeral home. The Rev. John B. Lowe II, New Life Christian Church, Warsaw, will officiate.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

LaGrange                                                                                                         

 

2013, Howe, LaGrange Co., IN, Obituary

Sturgis Journal (MI) - April 15, 2013

Logan E. Stager, stillborn, died Wednesday April 10, 2013, at Parkview Regional Hospital, Fort Wayne, [Allen Co.,] Ind. He was born to Lloyd E. & Pamela A. (Blankenship) Stager.

A private graveside service will be held in Ontario Cemetery, Howe, Ind. Carney-Frost Funeral Home, LaGrange, Ind., is handling the arrangements.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2014, Howe, LaGrange Co., IN, Obituary

Published in KPCNews (IN) on Feb. 6, 2014

Debra Diane Shirar, 55, of Howe, Ind., died on Monday, February 3, 2014, at her home. Ms. Shirar was born on January 10, 1959, in Clinton, Ind., to Earl and Louise (Blankenship) Shirar.

Living most of her life in LaGrange and Steuben counties, she moved to the area in 1969, she moved from Marshall, Ind. Ms. Shirar was a graduate of Prairie Heights High School, Indiana State University and Indiana University. She was a member of the East Springfield United Methodist Church in rural LaGrange, Ind.

For seven years she was a school teacher on the San Carlos Indian Reservation near Globe, Ariz. After returning back to LaGrange, she became the head librarian at the LaGrange County Library for four years and then the Media Specialist with Central Noble School Corporation in Albion, Ind., the last 20 years.

Surviving are her parents, Earl and Louise Shirar of Angola, Ind.; a sister and brother-in-law, Pam and Mark Thompson of Fort Wayne, Ind., and two nieces, Emily and Claire Thompson, both at home.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Mike Shirar in 1994.

A memorial service will be held at the Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange at a later date.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2014, Howe, LaGrange Co., IN, Obituary

Published in KPCNews on Feb. 26, 2014

Debra Diane Shirar, 55, of Howe, Ind., died on Monday, February 3, 2014, at her home. Ms. Shirar was born on January 10, 1959, in Clinton, Ind., to Earl and Louise (Blankenship) Shirar.

Living most of her lifetime in LaGrange and Steuben counties, she moved to the area in 1969 from Marshall, Ind. Ms. Shirar was a graduate of Prairie Heights High School, Indiana State University and Indiana University. She was a member of the East Springfield United Methodist Church in rural LaGrange, Ind. For seven years she was a school teacher on the San Carlos Indian Reservation near Globe, Ariz. After returning to LaGrange, she became the head librarian at the LaGrange County Library for four years and then the Media Specialist with Central Noble School Corporation in Albion, Ind., the last twenty years.

Surviving are her parents, Earl and Louise Shirar of Angola, Ind.; a sister and brother-in-law, Pam and Mark Thompson of Fort Wayne, Ind.; and two nieces, Emily and Claire Thompson, both at home.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Mike Shirar in 1994.

A memorial visitation and service will be held from noon until the service time at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2014, at the Frurip-May Funeral Home, 309 W. Michigan St., LaGrange, Ind. A committal service will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Orland, Ind. The Rev. James Bartlett will officiate the services.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2011, LaGrange, LaGrange Co., IN, Obituary

Sturgis Journal (MI) - November 5, 2011

Jackie R. Scott, 70, of LaGrange, Ind., died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011, at his home.

In 1961, he moved from Kentucky to LaGrange County. Mr. Scott had worked at Grumman-Olson in Sturgis as a plant manager until his retirement in 2003. He was a United States Army veteran and a member of LaGrange Church of God in LaGrange. Mr. Scott was a family man who was very caring and loved being with his family. He loved to cook and bake, to do yard work and gardening, and watch sports. Mr. Scott was born Aug. 29, 1941, in Lackey, Ky., to George and Vernie (Whitt) Tuttle.

On Nov. 14, 1987, he married Penelopye Miller in LaGrange. Mrs. Scott survives in LaGrange. Also surviving are two daughters, Theresa Blankenship of LaGrange, and Jade Lynn Scott of Bristol, Ind.; two sons, Rick Scott of California and Mark C. Nelson of Fort Wayne, Ind.; a grandson, Adam Blankenship of LaGrange; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Vickie and JW Combs and Rebecca King all of Stroh, Ind.; and five brothers and three sisters-in-law, Willard and Glenna Tuttle and Hugh and Mary Tuttle all of LaGrange, Keith Tuttle of Stroh, Ralph and Mary Tuttle of Big Turkey Lake, Ind., and Wendell Tuttle of Angola, Ind.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Mickey Tuttle.

Visitation will from 3-8 p.m. Monday at LaGrange Church of God, 777 N. Detroit St., LaGrange. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with the Rev. Brian VanOsdol officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in LaGrange.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2010, Wolcottville, LaGrange Co., IN, Death

http://www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com/view_obituaries.php?id=363

Clyde Blankenship, 71, of Wolcottville died Friday, July 23, 2010, at 11:10 p.m. in his residence. Mr. Blankenship had lived in the area for 52 years, coming from Ohio. He was a truck driver, and a member of Community Baptist Church near Wolcottville. He was born August 8, 1939, in Hazard, Kentucky, to Claude and Edith (Fuller) Blankenship.

Surviving are his wife, Virgie Blankenship of Kendallville; a daughter, Tonja Mezquitan of Wolcottville; a son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Rhonda Blankenship of LaGrange; three grandchildren, Justin Blankenship of Wolcottville, Alex Mezquitan of Wolcottville, and Jessica Mezquitan of Wolcottville; and a great grandson, Mason Blankenship of Kendallville.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Grace Conley; and a brother, Shelby Gilbert.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at 11 a.m. in Five Corners Baptist Church, Wolcottville with Pastor Clarence Combs and Pastor Lee Combs officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Justin Blankenship, Tim Blankenship, Alex Mezquitan, Ronnie Short, and Gary Gilbert.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2011, Wolcottville, LaGrange Co., IN, Death

The News-Sentinel, (Fort Wayne, IN) - July 22, 2011

Ricky Blankenship, 57, of Wolcottville, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2011. Arrangements by Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel, State Road 9, Wolcottville, Ind.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2011, Wolcottville, LaGrange Co., IN, Death

http://www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com/view_obituaries.php?id=473

Ricky Blankenship, 57, of Wolcottville died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 20, 2011, in the emergency room at Cameron Hospital in Angola. Mr. Blankenship had attended Prairie Heights High School. He worked for 36 years at Morgan Olson in Sturgis, Michigan. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was an avid fan of Kentucky basketball. He was born June 25, 1954, in Martin, Kentucky, to Mitch and Alphia (Kaiser) Blankenship. On March 26, 2009, in LaGrange, he married Wilma Slone.

Surviving are his wife, Wilma Blankenship of Wolcottville; his mother, Alphia Blankenship; a son, Travis Duane (Vivian) Blankenship of Rome City; a stepson, Ben (Linda) Castle of Rome City; three stepdaughters, Sharon (Wade) Cheek of Texas, Lisa Castle of Kokomo, and Charmin (Patrick) Baxter of Kendallville; 14 grandchilren, Amanda Lower, Shane Honaker, Jr., Cory Honaker, Cyrstal Castle, Danyiel Lower, Michael Cheek, Sarah Cheek, Dakota Hicks, Alex Padilla, Ryan Castle, Holly Castle, Kiarah Baxter, Hannah Baxter, and Kirsten Dickmeyer; a great granddaughter, Kyrie Honaker; two brothers, Mike (Margaret) Blankenship of Stroh and Doug (Jill) Blankenship of Hudson; a sister, Jeanetta (Wilgus "JR") Slone of Helmer; three nephews, Brandon Blankenship, Chad Blankenship, and Austin Keck; and two nieces, April Blankenship and Jennifer Polly.

He was preceded in death by his father, Mitch Blankenship; a brother, Donnie Blankenship; and a stepdaughter, Tracy Ann Hicks.

Funeral services will be Monday, July 25, 2011, at 11 a.m. in Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel, State Road 9 North, Wolcottville, with Rev. Willie Collins officiating. Burial will be in Woodruff Cemetery.

 

SSDI; Blankenship, Mitch, 66, 25Oct1932 - 22Feb1999, Hudson, Steuben, IN, KY-406-38-0621

 

Lagrange Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Clyde           70, 08Aug1939 - 23Jul2010,            Lagrange, Lagrange, IN,                  OH-269-34-6470

              Son of Claude Blankenship & Edith Fuller

 

Lake                                                                                                                  

 

2014, Cedar Lake, Lake Co., IN, Obituary

http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2471327&fh_id=14426

Leroy P. Popyk, age 61, of Cedar Lake, passed away Friday April 4, 2014.

LeRoy is survived by his loving wife of 42 years Sandra nee Tuttle; children Michele (Doolie Wyatt) Popyk & Dan (Debbie) Popyk; grandchildren: Tabatha Hawkins, Brianna Popyk, Alison Popyk & Riley Blankenship; mother Marian Popyk; siblings: John (Shirley) Popyk, Elaine (late Nick) Stamate & Diana (Paul) Douglas; mother in law Joan Tuttle; beloved dog Reba; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

Preceded in death by his father John Popyk & father in law Russell Tuttle.

LeRoy was an Advanced Master Gardener and was currently employed at Waters Edge Aquascaping where he especially enjoyed installing ponds. He was past president of St. Michael Church and a former Hill Climber. LeRoy loved the outdoors and enjoyed cooking for his family and friends. He will be dearly missed.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday April 9, 2014 at 10:00 AM Directly at St. Michael Ukrainian Orthodox Church 7035 Columbia Ave Hammond with Fr Raymond Sundland officiating. LeRoy will lie in state at the church from 9:30 AM until time of service. At rest Lowell Memorial Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2014, Cedar Lake, Lake Co., IN, Obituary

Published in The Times on July 6, 2014

Lear Mae Lay, age 64. Late of Cedar Lake, IN. Passed away June 30, 2014.

Loving mother of John (Christine) Blankenship, Belinda Roland, Kenneth (Joni) Blankenship, Velvet (Jerry) Cappello, and Misty (James Wilde) Lay. Cherished grandmother of 10.

Lear was preceded in death by her parents Wilburn and Lillian Feltrop; children Mary Elaine Lay, and Tavis Marcel Lay; and brother Roger Feltrop.

Lear was a dear friend to many and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Lear's honor on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at Deep River County Park (9410 Old Lincoln Highway - Hobart, Indiana 46342) - Pavilion 1 from 2:00 - 6:00 pm. Elmwood Funeral Chapel and Crematory - Cedar Lake entrusted with arrangements.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2014, Lake Station, Lake Co., IN, Obituary

http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2452165&fh_id=12324

Dorothy M. Justus, age 71, of Lake Station passed away March 12, 2014. She was born November 21, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to the late John and Dorothy Sherman.

She is survived by her daughters, Tammy Walters, Sandra Justus, Robin (Thomas Rohleder) Justus and Donna Justus; sister, Sannie Burke; grandchildren, Joshua Justus, Nicole Justus, Brandon Walters, Chris Keith, Cassie Elkins, Ashley Justus, Brittany Villano, Paul Blankenship, Manuel Rivas, Tasha Justus-Kelley, Paul Scott, Jasmine Justus, little Sandra Justus, Amber Deeter and Lance Deeter; and 9 great grandchildren.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, John and Dorothy Sherman; first husband, Donald Ray Justus; longtime companion, Jimmy Pendley and a grandson, Donald Ray Justus.

There will be no funeral service.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2014, St. John, Lake Co., IN, Obituary

Published in The Times on Aug. 13, 2014

June 6, 2014 on the 70th Anniversary of D-Day invasion our strong, brave loved one Daniel G. Kasprzak at the age of 62 was called home. A Viet Nam Veteran (Medic) awarded three Purple Heart’s, Dan will be placed to rest at Arlington National Cemetery in 2015. As his final selfless act Dan was an organ and tissue donor; helping the lives of 100 others. He was a member of The Order of the Purple Heart, 101st Screaming Eagles and Lion’s Club.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church on Keilman Street in St. John, IN. A Re-Birth and Celebration of Dan’s life with a Military Honor Guard Ceremony will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at Prairie West Park St. John, IN from noon - 4:00 p.m., lunch served please bring a side dish, chairs, coolers, outdoor games.

Dan is survived by his wife Dawn (Blankinship); his children Jay (Brooke Shumaker) and Janae (Chuck Prince) and four grandchildren: Chase and Reese Kasprzak, Liliana and Owen Daniel Prince, his brother Michael and sister Theresa Dye, nephews, nieces, and many cousins and friends.

Dan was preceded in death by his loving parents Francis G. and mother Patricia (Stump).

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

 

Public Records: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KTDN-H7C

Dawn Kathleen Kasprzak – b.19Sep1960

Relatives: Brooke Ashli Shumaker, Daniel Gilbert Kasprzak, Janae Kasprzak, Jay D. Kasprzak

 

LaPorte                                                                                                             

 

2013, Michigan City, LaPorte Co., IN, Obituary

The La Porte County Herald-Argus, (IN) - May 3, 2013

LaVona Buchanan May 15, 1923-May 1, 2013.

LaVona Buchanan, 89, of Michigan City, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 8 a.m.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Root Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Door Village Cemetery.

LaVona was born May 15, 1923, in Richland Center, Rochester, Indiana, to the late Hollis and Ora Della (Julian) Vandermark, "Tootie" was the youngest of 11 children.

On her 20th birthday, May 15, 1943, in Michigan City, she married, Allen Buchanan who preceded her in death February 9, 1971.

Surviving are her children, Doris Buchanan, Margie Mazac, Rodney Buchanan and Roger Buchanan all of Michigan City and Sharon (Max) Ungerank of La Porte and Kathy (John) Petrean of Oak Forest, Illinois; grandchildren, Sheila (Martin) McCann, Bob Blankenship and Lisa Ungerank all of La Porte; Diane (Nick) Gonzales of Michigan City; John Jr. and James Petrean of Oak Forest, Illinois; great-grandchildren, Eric and David (Melinda) McCann of La Porte; Sarah and Rachel Meredith and Nikos Gonzales of Michigan City; great-great-grandchildren, Noah, Melody and Caleb McCann of La Porte.

Preceding her in death are sisters, Mabel Bishop, Matilda Vandermark, Stella Ivey and Mary Erbs; and bothers, Mars John, Wilbur, Leroy, Ralph, Ernest and Charles Vandermark. LaVona worked at Blocksom, US Chemicals and Gateway. She enjoyed gardening, reading, watching T.V., family get-togethers and her dear cat Abby.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2013, Michigan City, LaPorte Co., IN, Obituary

The La Porte County Herald-Argus, (IN) - June 12, 2013

James T. Byers November 3, 1957-June 9, 2013 James T. Byers, 55, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2013, at Franciscan St. Anthony Health in Michigan City. James was born in Gary, Indiana, on November 3, 1957, to Thomas and Ruby (Lineberry) Byers, who preceded him in death.

James is survived by his wife, Pearl (Suzich) Byers of Michigan City; children, Rachel (Jeff) Niemi, Ashley (Billy) Boscaccy, James Byers, Jr. and Charles Ratcliff of Michigan City and Dominic Venice of Chicago, Illinois; grandchildren, Charlie Ratcliff of California; sisters, Laura Krone of Valparaiso, Indiana and Lorna Macmillan of Raleigh, North Carolina; brothers, Paul Byers of Oklahoma and Charlie Byers of Michigan City.

He was also preceded in death by his sister, Lora Blankenship. James was a retired U.S. Navy veteran. He enjoyed cooking. He loved his family and friends and spending time with them. He always had big dreams and loved to make people laugh.

In honoring James' wishes, cremation will take place. A celebration of his life will be hosted by his children and his wife on June 29 from 1 to 9 p.m. at 218 Bies St., Michigan City, IN 46360.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Lake                                                                                                                  

 

2013, Hammond, Lake Co., IN, Obituary

http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2152548&fh_id=14426

Deborah L. “Debbie” Klut, age 54, of Hammond, passed away Sunday July 14, 2013.

Survived by her loving husband of 24 years John; daughter Beth Blankenship; pet Drifter; siblings: Terry Kotlowski, Jay (Frank) Franczyk, Sandra (Robert) Scott , Cheri (Morris) Fowler and Tuseday (Tom) Welsh; sisters in law Theresa Kotlowski and Kris Kotlowski; step siblings: Barbara Stewart, Tim (Wendy) Hensley and Bobby Hensley; in laws: Katina Gornick, Marlene Provenzano, Darlene Pruitt, Bobby, Brian and Cheryl Klut; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

Preceded in death by her parents Bernard and Marilyn, brothers Thomas, Robert and Eugene.

Funeral services will be held on Friday July 19, 2013 at 10:30 AM at the Solan Pruzin Funeral Home 7109 Calumet Ave Hammond with Dc. Raymond Helfen officiating. At rest Elmwood Cemetery Hammond.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2014, Hammond, Lake Co., IN, Obituary

Published in The Times from July 15 to July 16, 2014

Rosa Marie Cruse (Nee Shipp), age 80, of Hammond, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, July 12, 2014.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, Robert "Buddy" Cruse; two sons: John (Michelle) Cruse, Donald (Kathy) Cruse; four grandchildren: Amanda, Robert, Kasie and Carlie Cruse; four great grandchildren; one sister, Reba Blankenship; many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Preceded in death by her daughter, Margaret Faye and son, Robert Neal; parents, John and Lena Shipp; sister, Betty Mathis; brothers: John D. Young, Van B. Young, Ed Shipp.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. directly at Cornerstone Baptist Church, formerly Orchard Drive, 3425 Orchard Drive, Hammond, Hessville with Pastor Scott Ferry officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Lane Cemetery in Crown Point.

Rosa has been a resident of the Calumet Area since 1955 and a faithful member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. She was a dedicated Christian who loved the Lord and served Him willing. For over 40 years she worked in Vacation Bible School, served on the Social Committee, Flower Committee and befriended many of the Senior's at the church. Rosa was a very loving and caring wife, mother, grandma, great grandma, sister and friend who will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

1940 Census, Sherley Twp., Ripley Co., MO,

Shipp, John C.                    67, M, KY, Head,

Shipp, Lena                        39, F, MO, Wife,

Shipp, Betty H.                   09, F, MO, Dau,

Shipp, Eddie                       08, M, MO, Son,

Shipp, Rosie M.                  06, F, MO, Dau,

Shipp, Reba J.                    01, F, MO, Dau,

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K771-GF9

 

2013, Schererville, Lake Co., IN, Obituary

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Jonathon-Blankenship&lc=7158&pid=163444773&mid=5445392

Jonathon Travis, age 27, passed away on March 1, 2013.

He is survived by his loving wife Jessica Travis (Spitzer); dear children: Emalee Spitzer, Rachel Travis, Jonathon Travis and Mira Travis; loving parents: Margaret (Ron) Blankenship and Jon R. Travis; beloved siblings: Elizabeth Travis, Sabrina Travis, Ronald Blankenship and Brett Blankenship; grandparents: Jim and Joan Short, Wanda (late Ronald) Blankenship and Eloise Travis; 2 favorite uncles: Jimmy and Jeff Short; close cousin, Daniel and best friend, Brad Duntton. Jonathon is also survived by many other close relatives and dear friends.

Preceded in death by his grandfather Ronald Blankenship and uncle Chris Reid.

Jonathon was the owner of J. T. Roofing and Remodeling Company. He was a member of Cline Gardens Church in Hammond, IN and was a diehard Sox, Bulls, Blackhawks and Colts fan. Jonathon was a devoted and loving father and husband who enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his dear children: Emalee, Rachel, Jonathon and Mira. They were his life. Hearts will be broken forever. Jonathon will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home (8178 Cline Ave Schererville, IN) Pastor Joe Anweiler officiating. Interment Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

La Porte                                                                                                            

 

2011, La Porte, La Porte Co., IN, Obituary

The La Porte County Herald-Argus, (IN) - November 9, 2011

Maggie Lou Daisy April 6, 1947-November 5, 2011

Maggie Lou Daisy, 64, of La Porte, Indiana died November 5, 2011, at Porter Memorial Hospital in Valparaiso, Indiana. She was born April 6, 1947 in Guyan, West Virginia, to Clarence and Jenny (West) West.

Maggie worked as a press operator at American Rubber Company for 18 years. She was baptized, saved and was a child of God. She loved everyone and was a selfless and forgiving Christian woman. On June 14, 1986 in La Porte she married John Daisy, who survives.

She is survived by her husband, John Daisy of La Porte; three daughters, Gena (Eric) Blankenship of Kingsford Heights, Jane (Doug) Clemons of La Porte, and Jacquelyn (Justin) Lucas of La Porte; eight grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, several brothers and sisters and many nieces and nephews.

Maggie was preceded by her parents, one grandson, Eric Blankenship; one brother, Boon; and two sisters, Mary and Mae.

Viewing will be Wednesday, November 9, 2011 4 to 8 p.m and Thursday 10 to 11 a.m. at Essling Funeral Home 117 Indiana Ave. La Porte, Indiana. Services will be Thursday, November 10, 2011 with Pastor Marty Ethridge officiating. Burial will be in Patton Cemetery, Thursday following the service.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2012, LaPorte, LaPorte Co., IN, Obituary

Published in South Bend Tribune on June 22, 2012

John Ray Blankenship, Sr., May 13, 1957 - June 20, 2012, LaPorte.

John Ray Blankenship, Sr., 55, is survived by wife, Tammy (French) Blankenship; children, April (Bill) Dick & Johnny Blankenship III; father, Frank Owens; stepfather, Gerald Bollman; stepmother, Anna Ruth Owens; brothers, James, Kenneth & Eric Blankenship; sisters, Lisa Martinez, Angie Jenson & Kelly Mayes; and grandson, Tyson Martin.

A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held 11 am Today (Friday) at First Apostolic United Pentecostal Church, LaPorte with visitation at 10 a.m.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2012, La Porte, LaPorte Co., IN, Obituary

https://www.cutlerfuneral.com/notices/John-BlankenshipSr

John Ray Blankenship, Sr., 55 years old of LaPorte, IN, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born May 13, 1957 in Logan County, West Virginia, son of Frank and Betty (Jeffrey) Owens.

John worked as a painter for Modern Door East Coast Fasiners in Walkerton. He was a sports nut and an avid fan of the Chicago Bears. He enjoyed grilling and being outdoors. He loved being with his family. He was not complicated and enjoyed the simple things in life.

He was preceded in death by his mother; son, Johnny Blankenship II; nephews, Eric Blankenship II & Joshua Martinez.

Surviving are his wife, Tammy (French) Blankenship; children, April (Bill) Dick of LaPorte, Johnny Blankenship III of LaPorte; father, Frank Owens; Step-father, Gerald Bollman; step-mother, Anna Ruth Owens; brothers, James Blankenship of LaPorte, Kenneth Blankenship of Rolling Prairie, Eric Blankenship of LaPorte; sisters, Lisa Martinez of LaPorte, Angie Jenson of LaPorte, Kelly Mayes of Hamlet; and grandson, Tyson Mayes  .

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 22, 2012 at the First Apostolic United Pentecostal Church, 1930 Boyd Blvd, LaPorte, IN 46350 with Pastor Richard Hoffman officiating.

 

2013, LaPorte, LaPorte Co., IN, Obituary

The La Porte County Herald-Argus, (IN) - March 9, 2013

Mrs. Estella Desmond, 60, of La Porte, Indiana, formerly of Logan, West Virginia, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital after a long battle with cancer. She was born June 22, 1952, in Logan, West Virginia, the daughter of Kirby Davis and Margaret (Gore) Davis.

Estella and her husband, Bill, worshipped at the La Porte First Church of the Nazarene. She was employed at Thanhardt Burger in La Porte for over 25 years. Estella enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her nieces and nephews, traveling and playing Bingo. She and her devoted niece Tammy Barnes of La Porte shared a special bond, often traveling and playing Bingo together. Tammy lovingly referred to Estella as "Shaw."

On November 23, 2002, in La Porte, Indiana, she married William "Bill" Desmond who survives. She is also survived by her two step-sons, William "Billy" Desmond, Jr.; Patrick Desmond both of Chicago, Illinois; four sisters, Lorene White, Peggy Curnutte, and Susan "Myrtle" Mullins all of Logan, West Virginia; and Marjorie Rood of La Porte, Indiana; two brothers, Kirby Davis, Jr. of Charleston, West Virginia; Cecil K. Davis of La Porte, Indiana; and her beloved cat, Sylvia.

Estella was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Jacob "Jake" Davis, Charles "Joe" Davis, and two sisters, Ormae Lloyd and Rose Blankenship.

Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., La Porte, IN where the family will receive friends Monday, March 11, 2013 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, March 12, 2013 from 10 a.m., until time of service. A life celebration will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc., Tuesday March 12, 2013 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dan McDonald officiating. Interment will follow in the Salem Cemetery, La Porte, Indiana.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2013, La Porte, La Porte Co., IN, Obituary

June 6, 1996 - Nov. 15, 2013

Published in South Bend Tribune on Nov. 18, 2013

Loren Blankenship, 17, of La Porte, IN passed away in his mother's arms surrounded by family, nurses, and physicians that cared for him deeply at South Bend [St. Joseph, Co., IN]Memorial Children's Hospital on Friday, November 15, 2013. Loren was born June 6, 1996 in Oak Harbor, WA to Jo Anna (Fritzen) Luther. The angels freed him of his life long illness on Friday, November 15, 2013.

Loren was his mother's whole world. She nurtured, cared, and fought his battles with him until the very end. She was his voice, and he was the love of her life. He gave her strength and taught her patience to get through each day no matter the challenge. Loren touched so many lives and was loved and cared for deeply by all who knew him.

He is survived by his mother, Jo Anna (Fritzen) Luther, grandparents "Nanny and Papa", Charles and Shirley Fritzen of La Porte. Several uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. He also leaves behind his buddy, Tim Anderson, his best friend of 10 years, Dom Luther and Mark Montez, his dear cousin "Sissy", Kalyn Jarrett, and his puppy Ernie.

Loren was proceeded in death by his great grandparents, Leroy and Isabelle Fritzen and Orville and Eliza Newland.

A life celebration will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc., Wednesday, November, 20, 2013 at 5:30 pm. Cremation will take place.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2012, Michigan City, LaPorte Co., IN, Obituary

La Porte County Herald-Argus, The (IN) - August 27, 2012

Thelma N. Qualls, 79, of Michigan City, Ind.; passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2012 at Franciscan St. Anthony Health in Michigan City. Thelma was born on May 21, 1933 in Vine Grove, Kentucky to Herman L. and Molissa O. (Ross) Nall who preceded her in death.

Thelma is survived by her siblings, Randall Nall, Raymond (Jane) Nall, Joseph Nall, and Barbara ( Les) Hurley.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Prentist E. Qualls, siblings, Carl Nall, Charles Nall, Albert Nall, Leona Hurley, Rose Blankenship and Beulah Nall. Thelma enjoyed working crossword puzzles and computer games.

Graveside Funeral Services will be conducted on Monday, August 27 at 11 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in Michigan City, Ind. with Pastor Jonathon Rumley officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2012, Michigan City, LaPorte Co., IN, Obituary

The La Porte County Herald-Argus, (IN) - January 2, 2013

Phyllis Mae Glick Runnels Foldenauer, 85, of Michigan City, Ind., passed away Monday, December 31, 2012 at Life Care Center in Michigan City, Ind. Phyllis was born July 9, 1927 in Michigan City to John and Anna (Steindrager) Glick who preceded her in death. She married Arthur Jack Foldenauer on October 21, 1972 in Michigan City, Ind; Jack preceded her in death in 1994.

Phyllis is survived by sons: Dale (Patricia) Runnels and Larry (Sharon) Runnels; daughter: Nancy (Philip) Whybrew; grandchildren: Ryan (Brenda) Runnels, Lindsey (Michael) Blankenship , and Kyle and Alyssa Whybrew; step-children: Steven (Pam), Brad (Jackie) and Mathew (Bonnie) Foldenauer, Paula (Keith) Lachmund and Laura (Ira) Arenson; nine step-grandchildren: Joshua, Jacob, and Jay Foldenauer, Rachel Jones and Tiffany Lachmund, Zachary and Alexander Arenson and Emily Bartel; great-grandchildren: Brianna and Madison Runnels and nine step great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her son: Wayne, brothers and sister and step grandchild: Scott Foldenauer. Phyllis was a member of St. Luke United Lutheran Church of Michigan City, Ind. She was a 1946 graduate of Springfield High School. Phyllis belonged to the Falcons of La Porte #564 and War Mothers.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 4, 2013 at Geisen-Carlisle Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Michigan City, Ind.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2014, Rolling Prairie, LaPorte Co., IN, Obituary

The La Porte County Herald-Argus, (IN) Date: September 2, 2014

Mrs. Jerre Anne Deutscher, 82, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014 at Franciscan Communities Hospice in Michigan City, Indiana. She was born Sept. 7, 1931, in St. Joseph, Missouri, the daughter of Lawrence Blankenship and Violet (Randolph) Blankenship.

Jerre worked as an office clerk/receptionist for La Porte 'I" St. Clinic. She supported 4-H, her children were members for 20 plus years, she assisted with the farming, and supported her children in their school activities. Jerre enjoyed sewing, traveling with childhood friends, bowling and story/joke telling and she loved her maltese "Tucker."

On Nov. 25, 1949, in Michigan City, Indiana, she married Henry W. Deutscher who preceded in death Sept. 28, 1995.

She is survived by her three daughters, Gayle Leslie Argenzio of La Porte, Indiana, Jean (Ken) Miller of Carmel, Indiana, Sharon (Bud Will) McGuire of La Porte, Indiana; three sons, Bill (Lisa) Deutscher of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, Roy (Cindy) Deutscher of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, Rodney Zeedyk of Birmingham, Alabama; 15 grandchildren, Michael (Dawn) Miller, Jeff Miller, Faye (David) Adams, Tom (April) Argenzio, Ty McGuire, Scott (Kara) McGuire, Joshua Deutscher, Lindsey Deutscher, Ashley (Rich) Kroeger, Todd Deutscher, Erica (Mike) Burcham, Kryie (Tim) Gielow, Kayla Robinson, Zach Blakeman, Marissa Blakeman; 15 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren, and one brother, William R. (Jeanene) Blankenship of Fort Myers, Florida.

Jerre was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a brother, Robert Blankenship.

A life celebration will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc., Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Pam Paske, officiating. Interment will follow at the Oak Grove Cemetery, Mill Creek, Indiana.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

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2010, Crown Point, Lake Co., IN, Obituary

http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/06/17/mary-ann-blankenship/143602460

Mary Ann Blankenship January 3, 1936 - June 15, 2010 Mary Ann (nee Kerr) Blankenship, passed away June 15, 2010.

She is survived by children: Sue A. Weissman, Esther (Danny) Wilson, Curtis (Terry) Blankenship, David Lee Blankenship and Golden (John) Nichols; brothers and sister: Francis E. (Carlotta) Kerr, John H. (Alice) Kerr, Donald K. Kerr, Fern M. Campbell, Cindy (Leonard) Golecki, James A. (Dennis Hill) Kerr, Anna L. (Jack) Preuss; best friend, Howard Weissmann; 14 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents: Verne and Marion (nee Harbach-Kerr); brothers: Vernon, William, Richard and Ray.

Private services per family. Mary was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary American Legion Post 330. She owned and operated Lulu's Kitchen at Pudlo's Tap in Hammond.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2012, Hessville, Lake Co., IN, Obituary

Published in The Times from October 30 to October 31, 2012

Carl Edward Hill, age 82 of the Hessville section of Hammond, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Saturday, October 27, 2012.

He is survived by one son, Larry (Jacqueline) Hill; two daughters: Carla (Charles) Bean and Sandra (David) Rhoades; eight grandchildren: Cassandra (Steve) Eicherly, David (Shannan) Rhoades, Corey D. (Ipek) Hill, Allen D. Hill, Jacob E. Rhoades, Austin A. Calandrello, and Sara and Dana Hill; five great grandchildren: David Taylor Rhoades, Madelynn and Mason Eicherly, and Jayden and Mason Ensign; brothers and sisters: Margaret Hill, Ivory Kelton, George (Dorothy) Hill, Ralph Hill, Jewel (Neal) Blankenship, Archie (Joyce) Hill, and Hulan Hill; numerous nieces, nephews; and a host of dear friends.

Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Judith D. (nee, Allen) Hill; son, Greg Hill; parents: Lawrence and Ruby Hill; sister, Louise; and brother, Charles.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 2, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Bocken Funeral Home, 7042 Kennedy Avenue, Hammond (Hessville) with Pastor Bob Parnell officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Hammond.

Carl was a lifetime resident of the Calumet Area. He retired in 1989 after working at Ford Motor Co. on the assembly line for over 37 years. Carl loved gardening, wood working and "tinkering" in his garage. A wonderful father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and a dear friend to many, Carl will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2013, Highland, Lake Co., IN, Obituary

Published in The Times from September 26 to September 27, 2013

Richard Lee Blankenship, Sr., age 57, of Highland, IN passed away September 22, 2013.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Ruth; sons: Richard (Ashley) Blankenship Jr. of IL, Jerry (Angie) Blankenship of MI, Christopher (Crystal) Blankenship and Benny Blankenship; daughters: Tasha (Kevin) Tomlinson and Dusty (Kyle) Moore; brothers: Noah and Lonnie Blankenship; sister, Ruby Wallace; all of IN. Richard also has 19 grandchildren that he loved with all his heart. Richard has many family and friends that will miss him dearly.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Noah and Lillian Blankenship; brothers: Rodger, Butch and Leonard Blankenship; sister, Phillis Blankenship; and son, Sir Rodger Blankenship; all from IN.

Family and friends will gather to celebrate Richard's life on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Castle Hill Funeral Home, 1219 Sheffield Avenue, Dyer, IN 46311 with a visitation from 1:00-5:00 p.m., and a service at 4:00 p.m. followed by a dinner in his memory at Hessville Columbian Club, 173rd & Cline Ave., Hammond, IN.

Richard served in the U.S. Navy after attending Gavit High School. He was a hard worker at Maruichi Leavitt Pipe and Tube for many years.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2013, Highland, Lake Co., IN, Obituary

Published in The Times from Oct. 17 to Oct. 18, 2013

Nelta Lee Bussey, age 79, of Highland, formerly of Hammond, died Sunday, October 13, 2013 losing her battle with cancer. She was born May 7, 1934 in Alabama.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Bussey; sons: Jerry and James (Priscila) Bussey.

Nelta is survived by her daughters Carylon Ann Wheeler and Sandra (Eugene) Bailey; grandchildren Terry (Jill) Wheeler, Ian (Jen) Bussey, Joy (Matt) Blankenship, Angeline (Dan) Zimmerman, Justin Bussey, Matthew (Kary) Bailey, Katleen Rocha; seven great grandchildren: Austin, Faith, Michael, Ian, Hunter, Kyra, and Ryan. She was the second oldest of nine children.

Nelta was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.

She leaves behind four sisters and one brother, along with many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Friday, October 18, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at Fagen-Miller Funeral Home, 2828 Highway Ave. in Highland. Cremation to follow.

Nel "Bussey Nel" was employed by the School City of Hammond for over 30 years and she love to fish and travel.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2012, Lake Station, Lake Co., IN, Obituary

Published in South Bend Tribune on March 24, 2012

Nellie L. (Binion) Blankenship, 62, [July 18, 1949 - Mar. 21, 2012] passed away Wednesday.

She is survived by husband Delbert Blankenship, daughter Misti Dawn Nesmith, son James Blankenship, sisters Beverly A. Davis & Mary D. Binion, brothers Glenneth A., Phillip W., Stephen P. & Kenneth L. Binion, and 1 grandchild.

Visitation is 4-8 PM (CT) Saturday, March 24 at O'Donnell Funeral Home, North Judson, where funeral services will be held at 1 PM Sunday. Interment in Highland Cemetery, North Judson, IN.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2010, Merrillville, Lake Co., IN, Obituary

http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/06/14/anna-blankenship/143511927

Anna Blankenship, age 88, of Merrillville passed away Thursday, June 10, 2010. Born in Pescenica, Croatia. She retired from St. Mary's Medical Center working as a dietitian and worked in housekeeping. She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Croation Church in Gary, Croation Catholic Union, Lodge 1, Croation Fraternal Union Lodge 170 and Croation Glee Club Preradovic.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Alojz and Antonija Klobucar and brother, Slavko.

Anna is survived by son, Miljenko "Mike" (Veronica) Bozicevic of AZ; daughter, Ivana Znika of Hobart; four grandchildren: Dr. Anthony (Erin) Bozicevic of AZ, Miroslava (Philip Perkins) Bozicevic of Las Vegas, Johnny (Jenny) Znika of Crown Point and Steven (Marina) Znika of IL; three great grandchildren: Nathan, Jacob and Zachary Bozicevic of AZ; and sister, Marija in Croatia.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 9:30 AM from Pruzin Brothers Chapel and 10:00 AM from St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church (330 E. 45th Ave., Gary) with Rev. Steve Loncar officiating. At rest Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2010, Munster, Lake Co., IN, Obituary

http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/08/19/david-kelly-blankenship/144797053

David Kelly Blankenship, Munster, Indiana. Born in Cincinnati, OH, passed away August 15, 2010 at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center. He was member of Crown Point Corvette Club and the Masons Lodge.

He was employed at Henkels & McCoy Inc. as a supervisor for 30 years. David was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. He was a loving friend of Nora Lamphear, loving son of the late William and the late Frances (nee Harris), dear brother of Nancy S. (Henry) Parker, fond uncle of Cathy Sue Dyer, Donna K. Swoner and Peggy Joleena Foster.

Visitation Friday, August 20, 2010 from 4 - 9 p.m. with Chapel Service at 8 p.m. at Grove Memorial Chapel, 1199 S. Arlington Hts Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL. Private Burial at Mill Springs National Cemetery, Nancy, KY.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Lake Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Donnie Oneal 57, 30Jul1953 - 23Jun2011,          Gary, Lake, IN,                                IN-311-58-4363

Blankenship, Lula              53, 02Oct1956 - 11Jun2010,            Gary, Lake, IN,                                IN-305-66-3505

Blankenship, Rodger G.    29, 15May1981 - 06Nov2010,         Gary, Lake, IN,                                IN-314-88-3365

 

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+2009, Anderson, Madison Co., IN, Obituary

Glasgow Daily Times (KY) - October 30, 2009

Madie Mardell Grimsley, 82, formerly of this area, died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2009, in Indianapolis. She was a homemaker and a daughter of the late John and Dora Jane Lester Froedge and wife of the late Jessie Grimsley. She was a member of the Lone Star Baptist Church.

She is survived by one son: Marlon Grimsley (companion, Leah Reddick) of Chesterfield, Ind.; one sister: Nell Hines of Edmonton; and several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, John Grimsley; brothers, Buell, Wallace and Paul Froedge; and sisters, Gertrude Blankenship and Perrie Hurt.

Funeral services will be Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 p.m. at McMurtrey Funeral Home, Summer Shade, with Bob Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in the Lone Star Church Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2012, Anderson, Madison Co., IN, Obituary

The Herald Bulletin, (Anderson, IN) - July 17, 2012

Mark Virgil Poole, 51, Anderson, passed away on July 14, 2012, at his residence. Mark was born Feb. 10, 1961, in Anderson, to Edgar R. and Deloris J. (Blankenship) Poole. He was selfemployed as a form carpenter for 20 years.

Survivors include his wife, Rebecca (Borton) Poole of Anderson, whom he married July 6, 2007, in North Carolina; his two daughters, Kelsey and Brooke; stepson, Gregory; his mother, Deloris J. Poole; his mother-in-law, Phyllis Borton; his two brothers, David Poole and Joseph (Kim) Poole; three sisters-in-law, Trina (Tim) Galbraith, Shirley (Ron) Faulk and Pamela Mundell; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father; his son, Anthony Poole; and his father-in-law, Oliver Borton.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service with Chaplain George Clark officiating. Cremation will take place.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2012, Anderson, Madison Co., IN, Obituary

The Herald Bulletin, (Anderson, IN) - August 28, 2012

John A. Malone, 56, of Anderson, passed away on Aug. 26, 2012, at his brother's residence. He was born on July 8, 1956, in Anderson, and resided most of his life in Anderson. John served his country in the Marines. He enjoyed drawing, treasure hunting with his metal detector, and fishing and hunting. He was a member of VFW Post 266.

John is survived by his son, John (Tera Pruitt) Allen of Anderson; daughter, Amber (Anthony) Carter of Anderson; son, Maurice Fassett of Erie, Pa.; daughter, Darla Malone of Anderson; brother, Bill (Ruth) Malone of Anderson; sisters, Barbara (Allen) Blankenship of Anderson, Betty Schwartz of Anderson, Elizabeth Delores Sexton of Noblesville, Evelyn (the Rev. Richard) Gregg of Anderson, and Nina Foland of Anderson; and grandchildren, Karrah, Carson, Kenley, Jordan, Chloe, Blake, Abby, Collin and Damien.

He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Malone; mother, Wanda Malone; brother, Wendell Malone; and a grand-daughter, Elizabeth Farler.

A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the military memorial section at East Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2013, Anderson Madison Co., IN, Obituary

The Herald Bulletin, (Anderson, IN) - February 21, 2013

Deceased Name: Feb. 11, 1924 - Feb. 20, 2013 Charles E. Conrad

Charles E. Conrad passed to his Heavenly life after a long struggle with Alzheimer's on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, at 12 a.m. Born Feb. 11, 1924, son of Harold and Vern (Stinson) Conrad of Lapel, he graduated from Lapel High School in 1942. He married his high school sweetheart, June Heiny, in 1944.

He was preceded in death by his wife, June (Heiny) Conrad; parents; and siblings, Louise Hutton, Loris Conrad, Montrue Williams, George Conrad, Mary Wilson, William Conrad and Don Conrad.

He is survived by his four children, David (Karen Coffey) Conrad of Anderson, Dale (Carolyn Stanley) Conrad of Alexandria, Jill (Henry) Branscum of Anderson and Anita (Ed) Blankenship of Alexandria; six grandchildren, Jennifer (Dan) Taylor of Russiaville, Dallas (Cassie Lindner) Conrad, Julie Prichard, Kimberly (Curt) Head, Ben Blankenship and Adam Blankenship , all of Alexandria; six great-grandchildren, Alex and Lee Taylor of Russiaville, Alaina, Austin, Ashton and Amelia Conrad of Alexandria; two brothers, Robert (Wanda Smith) Conrad of Anderson, Calvin and Pam Kirkendoll) Conrad of Joplin, Mo.; four step grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.  

Charles spent his life farming. He hosted the Anderson Farm City Tour twice. He served Bethany Christian Church as Sunday school teacher and superintendent, elder and church board chairman. He attended East Side Church of God and was a member of the BYKOTA Class. He served as a member of the USDA-ASCS Board, Madison County Co-op Director, Highland High School Board, Metro School Board, Richland Township Advisory Board and Madison County Planning Commission. He loved watching basketball and spending his winters in Florida near North Fort Myers. He enjoyed participating in the sports of volleyball, bicycling and shuffleboard. He also loved to play cards, dominoes and board games with friends and family.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service with Kent Stookey officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2013, Anderson, Madison Co., IN, Obituary

The Herald Bulletin, (Anderson, IN) - December 8, 2013

Joseph Applegate Jr., 87, of Anderson, died Dec. 6, 2013 at Community Hospital, Anderson. He was born Nov. 12, 1926 in Anderson and resided all of his life there.

Joe graduated from Anderson High School in 1944. He was a World War II and Korean War Navy veteran. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after more than 35 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion, Governor of Sertoma and Chairman of the Board of Gateway Services. He was an avid bowler, woodworker and gardener.

Survivors include his children, Terri Lynn (John) Johnson of Franklin, Laura (Rex) Richards of Elkhart, Kent (Chris) Applegate of Noblesville, and Scott Applegate of Anderson; grandchildren, Stephanie (Jamie Wilson) Lloyd, Jessica (Steve) Hatfield and Miki (Heath Shoemaker) Blankenship -Applegate; six great- grandchildren; and many cousins. Also surviving are his first wife, Maxine Applegate, and his close companion, Hildred Perry. He was the widower of Jackie Applegate.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph O. Applegate and his mother, Mary E. Applegate.

Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, Anderson, with Rev. Marc Adams officiating. Burial will take place at Anderson Memorial Park immediately following the service.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2013, Elwood, Madison Co., IN, Obituary

http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2220799&fh_id=13023

Betty Lou (Reese) Blankenship, age 86 of Elwood, passed away September 2, 2013 at Summit Convalescent Center [Summitville, Madison Co., IN] following an extended illness. She was born August 19, 1927 in Elwood, the daughter of John E. and Clara E. (Davis) Reese.

She resided in Elwood all of her life, and graduated from Elwood High School in 1946. She worked at Monticello Corporation in Elwood for several years, and later retired from Wabash Magnetics Corporation. She married James Lester Blankenship on June 28, 1947. Betty was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church in Elwood where she was a member of Susan Circle. She was also a member of the Elwood Fifty-Plus Club. She enjoyed needlework, camping, traveling, and most of all - spending time with her family.

Betty’s family includes 2 children, Judy Hayden of Anderson and Ed (wife Anita) Blankenship of Alexandria; 6 grandchildren, Laura (husband Travis) Hayden-Lawler, Brian (wife Lisa) Hayden, Sarah (husband Matt) Hayden-Blakeley, Kimberly (husband Curtis) Blankenship-Head, Benjamin Blankenship, and Adam Blankenship; several great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Charles E. Durbin; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John E. and Clara M. (Davis) Reese; her loving husband of nearly 53 years, James Lester Blankenship; brother, John R. Reese; sisters-in-law, Donna M. Fry and Louise Durbin; and nephew, Phillip McCarty.

Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 PM on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood with Rev. Chris Dare of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow in the Elwood City Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2014, Elwood, Madison Co., IN, Obituary

http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2858430&fh_id=13023

Larry D. Blankenship, age 64 of Elwood, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on July 6, 1950, the son of Robert and Hazel (Rice) Blankenship.

Larry retired in 1998 from Chrysler Corporation in Kokomo where he worked for 28 years. He graduated from Wendell Willkie High School in Elwood in 1970, and later married Janet L. Dean on September 25, 1971. Larry was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Elwood and the United Auto Workers Union #685 in Kokomo. He enjoyed fishing, Harley Davidson Motorcycles, gardening, camping, collecting coins, and baseball cards.

Larry’s family includes wife of 43 years, Janet L. Blankenship of Elwood; 2 sons, Brian Blankenship of Northbrook, IL and Brent (Sally) Blankenship of Elwood; sister, Carol Mack of Arkansas; 2 brothers, Charles (Sherene) Blankenship of Largo, FL, and Keven (Tonya) Blankenship of Indianapolis; 2 grandchildren, Courtney Blankenship and Andrew Blankenship; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Marcus Blankenship; and sister, Cherie Blankenship.

Funeral services celebrating Larry’s life will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday, December 12, 2014 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood with Rev. Mae Leech of the First Presbyterian Church and Pastor Jason Armes officiating. Cremation will follow.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

SSDI: Blankenship, Marcus L., 56, 24Mar1953 - 13Sep2009, Alexandria, Madison, IN, IN-306-56-6474

 

Hazel D. Blankenship – b.25Nov1924 - Elwood, IN:  https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:29X3-6FD

Relatives: Cheri Spec Blankenship, Cherie L. Blankenship, Hip Hazel Blanken, Jarrett Anthony Blankenship, Marcus L Blankenship, Robert L. Blankenship.

 

2014, Lapel, Madison Co., IN, Obituary

The Herald Bulletin, (Anderson, IN) - January 26, 2014

Randy McDole, 33, Lapel, passed away Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, at his home following an extended illness. He was born on June 20, 1980, in Anderson, Ind., to Randall and Mary (Flick) McDole.

He graduated from Lapel High School in 1999. Randy had been employed at the former Firestone Industrial Products in Noblesville as well as O-I Brockway in Lapel.

He is survived by his wife of five years, Sarah E. (Gardzalla) McDole; two children, Madison McDole and Gabriel Davenport; his mother, Mary (Flick) McDole of Salsbury; his father, Rod (wife, Cindy) McDole of Lapel; two sisters, Jennifer (husband, Stephen) Horton and Shonda Jones, both of Lapel; a brother, Aaron Jarvis of Anderson; two stepsisters, Tonya (husband, Jeff) Blankenship and Crystal (husband, Kyle) Jordan; one stepbrother, James Murray (fiancée, Katie Kvachoff); one sister-in-law, Meaghan Gizzarelli; seven nieces, Jasa, Hanna, Mara, Delaney, Adha, Sandy and Cassie; and one nephew, Nathan.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014, at Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home in Lapel with Pastor Jeff Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery, Lapel.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

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2010, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Obituary

Publication:Virginian Pilot,  Date:Jul 15, 2010;

Dennis W. Vann, 56, formerly of Chesapeake but lived in Attica, Ind., for the past 23 years, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2010, in St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was the son of Ellen P. Vann of Chesapeake and the late Henry Q. Vann. He was a former member of Immanuel Baptist Church and employed by Norfolk Naval Shipbuilding and Drydock before moving to Indiana.

Along with his father, he was predeceased by a brother, Randall P. Vann. Besides his mother, he is survived by a brother, James “Lenny” Vann; two sons, Brandon Q. Vann and Jacob K. Vann; two daughters, Victoria Kippes and Shawna Blankenship; and grandchildren, Braden and Kayla.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Immanuel Baptist Church, Chesapeake, with Pastor Dave Libengood officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2010, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Obituary

Daily News (Bowling Green, KY) - July 19, 2010

Jimmy Calvin Knight, 67, of Indianapolis, died July 16, 2010, at St. Francis Hospital in Beech Grove, Ind. The Scottsville native was a former employee of Major Tool and Machines. He was a son of Herbert Owen Knight, of Indianapolis, who survives, and the late Mary Magline Blankenship Knight.

Graveside service is at noon today at Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Other survivors include a son, Bryan Knight, of Atlanta.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2010, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/192163/McCullough-Anna.php

Anna Katherine McCullough was born April 28, 1982 to Tim and Carol (Karst) McCullough in Indianapolis, Indiana. She grew up in Noblesville, Indiana. She attended school in Noblesville, graduating with National Honors in 2000 from Noblesville High School. Anna went to the University of Wisconsin in Madison majoring in German and Psychology with a Business minor, graduating in May 2005 with honors.

While in high school, she worked and payed her way to visit the Peruvian Rain Forest. She attended the University of Freiburg, in Germany her junior year in college. While there she traveled Europe extensively.

Anna was diagnosed with breast cancer 3-4 weeks before graduating from college and returned to Noblesville after graduation to begin her cancer treatments. After completing her treatments in 2006, Anna became interested in jewelry design and sales and became employed at Smith's Jewelers in Noblesville for 2 years where she was asked to design jewelry for friends. While employed at Smith's she studied and earned Gemology and Pearl Certifications. Furthering her career in fine jewelry sales, she became employed by Hofmeister Jewelers in Indianapolis in the spring of 2008 and was sent to Las Vegas to study diamond grading.

In October 2008, Anna was again diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in her spine. In the spring of 2010 cancer was found on her spinal cord nerve endings. She received treatments at IU Cancer Center, where she participated in experimental drug therapy and Riverview Hospital in Noblesville for radiation treatments. During 2009-2010 Anna traveled extensively visiting relatives and friends in Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Michigan and Illinois and Cabos.

Anna leaves a very loving family: Parents: Tim and Julie McCullough, Indianapolis Carol Karst-Wasson, Noblesville and Gary Wasson, Indianapolis Sisters: Maggie, Holly and Laura and a brother Tom McCullough all of Indianapolis Grandparents: Gloria Hoover, Mishawaka and Robert and Frances Karst, Angola, IN Aunts and Uncles: Patrick and Joanne McCullough, White Pigeon, Michigan Mike and Julie McCullough, Hagerstown, MD. Brad and Diane Karst, Boca Raton, Fl. Matt and Katie Karst, Denver, CO., Celia and Andy Sheets, Angola, IN.

Cousins: Patrick and Tracy McCullough, Granger, IN. Ryan and Nicole McCullough, Denver, CO. Shon and Amy McCullough, Sarah McCullough, Ft. Wayne, IN. Frankie Skirvin, Scotsburg, IN. Mary Frances Blankenship, Maysville, KY. Danny Sheets, Angola, IN. Robert and Douglas Karst, Boca Raton, FL. Victoria, Kelsey and Matthew Karst, Denver, CO. Special friends: Aimee and Rich Mattes, Colby Jones, Christine Varisco, Chicago, IL

Sarah and Tom Connelly, Noblesville, IN. Rajesh Danala, Carmel, IN. Caleb Van Meter, Anderson, IN. Andi Kruse, Alice and Peg MacIntosh, Cicero, IN.

Anna died September 14th, 2010. At Anna's request she was cremated.

A celebration of Anna's life will be held Saturday, September 25, 2010 beginning at 2:00 pm at the Cancer Support Community Center in Indianapolis, IN. Her family will have a private service at St. Joseph Memorial Cemetery, Mishawaka, IN.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2010, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Obituary

Daily News (Bowling Green, KY) - August 29, 2010

Ruby Gladys Gene Cline, 82, of Indianapolis, died Aug. 27, 2010, at Waters of Indiana. The Sumner County, Tenn., native was a retired employee of Glass Containers and a homemaker. She was a daughter of the late Garland Graves and Donie O'Neal Graves and the wife of the late David F. Cline.

She was preceded in death by a son, Larry D. Cline; two sisters, Dorothy Graves and Ovaletta Graves; a grandson, James Cline; and three brothers, Earl Graves, Bill Graves and C. Graves.

Funeral is at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Goad Funeral Home, with burial in Fairfield Cemetery.

Survivors include two sons, Stephen D. Cline and Michael A. Cline, both of Indianapolis; two daughters, Carolyn D. Covington and her husband, Jeff, and Sarah L. Cline, all of Indianapolis; four sisters, Betty Lou Cline of Westmoreland, Tenn., Vangie Hammock and Barbara Frye, both of Portland, Tenn., and Patty Blankenship of Bowling Green; 14 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and a great-great grandchild

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2010, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Obituary

http://www.hamptongentry.com/index.cfm

Thomas Eugene Blankenship, 87, of Indianapolis, passed away October 29, 2010. He was born May 15, 1923 to the late John and Martha (Clough) Blankenship in Indianapolis, IN. He was a US Marine Corps veteran of WWII.

He is survived by three cousins, Sue Hylton, Judy Gribble, and Bev Fell.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 am Tueday November 2, 2010 in the New Palestine Cemetery. There will be no calling.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2010, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/192756/Trennepohl-Joanne.php

Joanne Trennepohl, 82, passed away December 28, 2010. She was born May 23, 1928 in Indianapolis, the daughter of Paul and Myrtis (Oxford) Lendormi.

Joanne graduated from Arsenal Technical High School. She married Clarence Fredrick Trennepohl February 23, 1952. She worked as a secretary and bookkeeper during most of her adult life. She was an avid reader and loved animals. Joanne was a member of Colonial Hills Baptist Church for 25 years.

She is survived by her husband, Clarence; sons, Gregg, Brian, Dean, and David; grandchildren, Jason Trennepohl, Rachel Blankenship, John Trennepohl, Dan Trennepohl, Joe Trennepohl, Kiley Trennepohl, and C. J. Trennepohl; great-grandchildren, Emma Blankenship and Luke Blankenship.

She was preceded in death by her son, Stephen.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 3, 2011 at Harry W. Moore Funeral Care and Crematory, 8151 Allisonville Rd., Indianapolis, with burial to follow at Washington Park East Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2011, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Obituary

http://www2.indystar.com/cgi-bin/obituaries/index.php?action=show&id=126506

James C. Blankenship 83, of Indianapolis, passed away on March 8, 2011. He was born on March 10, 1927 in Hazard, KY to the late Robert and Roma (Prater) Blankenship.

He served as the Pastor of Faith and Charity Assembly for 25 years.

Survivors include his wife, Diane Blankenship, 12 children, 19 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and one sister, Christine Felice.

He was preceded in death by his former wife, Bessie Blankenship.

Visitation will be from 10:00-12:00am, Friday, March 11, 2011 at Faith and Charity Asssembly, 306 East County Line Road, Indianapolis, IN with the service at 12:00. He will be laid to rest in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2013, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Obituary

The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - April 20, 2013

Anthony Russell Aliff, 37, of Indianapolis, formerly of Pineville, went on to a better life on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, following a short illness. He was born May 18, 1975 in Tyler, Texas, a son of Charles Edward Aliff of Indianapolis, and Debbie Sue Williams Stewart of Pineville.

He was preceded in death by a son Tony Ryan Aliff, grandparents Russell and Elsie Williams and Ulbert and June Aliff, an uncle Doug Aliff and a step brother Brad Stewart. He was a roofer and a 1993 graduate of Pineville High School.

Survivors include his daughter Ryanna Aliff of Oceana; his mother Debbie Sue (Tommy) Stewart of Pineville; his father Charles Edward (Betty) Aliff of Indianapolis; a brother Jason Edward Aliff and companion Lisa of Pineville; step brother Jason McCory of Indianapolis; step sister Jessica McCroy of Indianapolis; six aunts Liz (James) Mullins of Princeton, Michelle (Tom) Smith of Beaver, Carol Wheaton of Florida, Edna Thomas of Indianapolis, Shirley Aliff of Indianapolis and Patricia Blankenship of North Carolina; an uncle David Aliff of Maryland; two nephews Jaden Aliff and Liam McCory; three nieces Sadie Aliff, Shaelyn Aliff and Allie McCory; and a host of other loving family and friends.

Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2013 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Rev. Oza Mullins Jr. officiating. Following the services he will be cremated.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2013, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Obituary

Published in the The Indianapolis Star on Oct. 31, 2013

Michael A. Daly, Jr. 88, Indianapolis, passed away October 29, 2013. Michael was born in Indianapolis on January 8, 1925 to parents, Michael A. Daly, Sr. and Doris (Jones) Daly.

Michael served his country during WWII in the Marine Corps. He was a member of the DAV and Ft. Harrison VFW Post #7119. He retired from Naval Avionics in 1980, where he worked as an Engineering Technician in tool design. Michael was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and an avid sports enthusiast. In his youth, he was very talented in baseball, football, golf and bowling, and had enjoyed coaching with the Catholic Youth Organization.

Michael was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine (Leamon) Daly and son, Kevin Daly.

He is survived by his daughter, Teresa Green (husband, Travis); son, Daniel Daly (companion, Pam Joy); grandchildren, Kevin Daly (wife, Evy) and Dustin Green; great-grandchildren, Kevin, Elizabeth, Hannah and Andrew; and sisters, Charlotte Blankenship, Margie Gent and Mary Lambert.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2013 in the Flanner and Buchanan funeral center Washington Park East. Entombment will follow in Washington Park East Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2014, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Obituary

Published in the The Indianapolis Star on June 3, 2014

Barbara Feldman, 82 years of age, life resident of Indianapolis, passed away May 31, 2014. She was born July 26, 1931 to Noah and Gertrude Blankenship.

Barbara was a graduate of Arsenal Tech High School and a long time member of Beth-El Zedeck Congregation. She will be deeply missed by her loving family; children, Stanley (Dianna) Feldman, Deborah Geller, and Diane (Sam) Valencia; nine grandchildren; and sister, JoAnne (Jeff) Snyder and their children.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney S. Feldman who died in 2008.

Graveside services will be held in Beth-El Zedeck North Cemetery on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at 11 a.m.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2014, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Obituary

Published in the The Indianapolis Star on June 7, 2014

James H. Schaefer 72, of Indianapolis, passed away June 5, 2014. He was born May 27, 1942 to the late Raymond and Verna Bernice (Rozell) Schaefer. Jim served his country in the U.S. Navy.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Patricia Schaefer; daughters, Kelly Schaefer, Kim Cunningham (Larry Blankenship) and Kristine Sizelove (Jason); siblings, Terry Fraley, Raymonda Howard and Gary Schaefer; sister-in-law, Ronnette Schrock; nieces, Paulette and Nikki; and beloved dog, Booker T.

A brother, Raymond E. Schaefer, preceded him in death.

Jim was a welder retiring from Chrylser and General Devices. He was a member of American Legion Post #495 and Moose Lodge #17. He enjoyed watching westerns on Encore, reading books on his Kindle and playing golf on the Wii.

Visitation will be Monday, June 9, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 2:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel , 9606 E. Washington St.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2011, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Obituary

The Kansas City Star, (MO) - May 16, 2011

John Franklin Mooris, Captain, US Navy Reserves (Retired), 82, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2011, in Indianapolis, IN. He was born October 23, 1928 in Kansas City, MO, to William R. and Nellie Mae (Burns) Morris.

John attended St. Peter Catholic School and Southwest High School in Kansas City, MO, and Kemper Military School in Boonville, MO. During this time, he was in the Boy Scouts and became an Eagle Scout at age 16. After high school graduation, John enlisted in the US Navy and for 2 years was a Corpsman in the Fleet Marine Force in Quantico, VA. Upon completion of his service in the Navy, he attended the University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS, (where he was a member of Phi Kappa Fraternity) and graduated in 9151 with a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry. John did research work on rocket motors used by the Navy during the Korean War, and was a pioneer in the plastics industry, publishing numerous research papers in the early development of that industry. At the same time, he became an officer in the Naval Reserves, retiring after 30 years, with the rank of Captain. After his retirement from the Navy and James River, John worked as a consultant in plastic packaging of food products with various manufacturers throughout the country. During this time, the Morris clan was on the move from Merriam, KS, to Orange, TX, to Greensburg, IN, to Kansas City, MO, to Wayne, NJ, and finally to Indianapolis, IN.

John married Barbara Ryan on February 23, 1952 in Kansas City, MO, and they were married for 59 years. He was a member of St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church for more than 30 years, where he was a Eucharistic Minister and served on the Funeral Meals Committee. John was also a member of the Citizens Academy of the Marion County Sheriff's Department, an active member of the Military Officers' Association of America and the National Rifle Association.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughter, Karen (Jack) Smith, of Columbiana, OH; sons, Michael (Jill) of Islip Terrace, NY, and Frank (Debby) of Camby, IN; granddaughters: Becky Smith, Leslie (Kyle) Blankenship, Helen Morris, and Heather Terry; grandsons, James Morris and Todd Hilton; also great grandchildren: Libby, Trenton, Kenzie, Brayden, Juliana, Landen, Morgan, and Liam.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William R. and Nellie Mae Morris; his sister, Dorothy Morris; and grandsons, Matt Smith and Luke Morris.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 19, 2011, at 11 a.m., at St. Mark Catholic Church, 535 E. Edgewood Avenue (Edgewood & US 31 South), Indianapolis, IN 46227.

Daniel F. O'Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East Street (US 31 South), Indianapolis, IN 46227, where morning prayers will be said at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, prior to the Funeral Mass. Burial in Crown Hill Cemetery, in Indianapolis, IN, with full military honors.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2011, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Obituary

Daily News (Bowling Green, KY) - June 5, 2011

Febbie Rosetta Light, 77, of Indianapolis, died May 30, 2011, in Indianapolis. The Lafayette, Tenn., native was a professional housekeeper and member of The Power of Prayer Church in Indianapolis. She was a daughter of the late James A. Bray and Vernie Estelle Blankenship Bray.

She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Amanda Lee; and five brothers.

Funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Goad Funeral Home, with burial in Fountain Run Cemetery.

Survivors include her husband, Landon R. Light of Indianapolis; four sons, Robert "Bud" Light, Steve Light, Michael Light and Charles R. Light, all of Indianapolis; three daughters, Covella Lee and her husband, Steve, of Scottsville, and Rita Ransdell and Melody Purvis, both of Indianapolis; two brothers, J. D. Bray of Louisville and Carl G. Bray of Indianapolis; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2011, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Obituary

http://www.dailyjournal.net/index.php/view/obit/5583/

Mary Ruth Blankenship, 88, died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011. She was a resident of Indianapolis.

Survivors include a son, Thomas (Carole) Blankenship; a sister, Betty Miller; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Adell McClish; and her husband, Victor Blankenship.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. today at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Glenns Valley, Greenwood.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

SSDI; Blankenship, Victor, 53, 04Apr1921 - ??Feb1975, (not specified), IN-315-34-3586

 

+2011, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Obituary

The Reporter, (Lebanon, IN) - September 24, 2011

Paul Kenneth Keller, Jr., 74 of Indianapolis, died Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011. Paul was born June 17, 1937, in Benton County to Paul Kenneth and Dorothy Blankenship Keller. They preceded him in death as did his beloved wife, Norma Jean Buck Keller, and his sister, Dorothy Sturgeon.

Mr. Keller was a 1955 graduate of Otterbein High School. He was a sales manager for Midwest Warehouse Corp., where he retired from in October of 2006. Mr. Keller was a 52-year member and past master of the Otterbein Masonic Lodge No. 561, a past worthy patron in the Otterbein Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, a member of the Boone County Antique Tractor Club, and a very active member of his church, Bethel United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. The simple pleasures of life brought Paul the greatest enjoyment. He was well known for his outgoing, caring personality, his patience and for being level-headed. Mr. Keller was a man that did not know a stranger and would give the shirt off his back to a person in need. Being with his family was where he was the happiest, whether watching his children or grandchildren at their sporting events or helping with the Belgian draft horses. If it was with his family, he was there right in the middle of it all! He loved to share his passion for photography. Paul was known to take pictures at the grandkids' sporting events and then give the photos to all the parents whose kids where on the team, always at no cost to anyone. He was a Civil War enthusiast, loved to woodwork and enjoyed auto racing. Paul found joy in all life had to offer!

Mr. Keller is survived by children Teresa K. Koopman of Lebanon; Beth (Steve) MacGill of Indianapolis; and Steven (Linda) Keller of Lebanon; grandchildren Elizabeth Hendrix, Nick MacGill, Abby MacGill, Emily Keller and Megan Ellis; great-grandson Marcus Ellis; brother Bill (Betty) Keller; sisters Paula (Henry) Fuller, Marilyn (Richard) Shonkwiler and Richlynn (Robert) Ostrander.

A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, at Bethel United Methodist Church, 5252 W. 52nd St., Indianapolis. Burial with Masonic Rites will follow the service at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Armstrong Cemetery, Green Hill.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2011, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Obituary

http://hosting-24789.tributes.com/show/Floyd-C.-Blankenship-92719936

Rev. Floyd C. Blankenship, April 9, 1929 - November 9, 2011, Indianapolis, IN

Reverend Floyd C. Blankenship passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at Community Hospital East. He was born in Lafayette, TN on April 9, 1929.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Latris Graves. In the 1950's Floyd and brother Dennis started a Blue Grass Band, "The Blankenship Brothers". They also had their own Record Label- "Skyline". In 1959 the song "Mary" was in the top 10 nationally. In 1967 Floyd accepted the Lord as his Savior. Floyd was founder and pastor of the True Word Baptist Church for the past 40 years where he was also the founder of the Kings Servant Quartet. He worked at Stokley Van Camp for 38 years retiring in 1989.

He has two sons, Rick (Monta) Blankenship, Charlotte, NC, and Roger (Diana) Blankenship, Danville, IN, four grandchildren, Amanda Hancock, Greenfield, IN, Marcina Vankirk, Fountaintown, IN, Tyler & Zachary Blankenship, Danville, IN, five great grandchildren, 1 surviving brother Earl Blankenship, Morgantown, IN, three surviving sisters, Betty Hanner, Scottsville, KY, Sarah Fox, NY, and Brenda Shumway, VA and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Friday, November 11, 2011 at Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center-Memorial Park, 9350 E. Washington St. from 4-8 pm. Services will be Saturday, November 11 am, 2011 with visitation from 10 am till the time of the service at 11 am. Burial will follow in Orchard Hill Cemetery, Wanamaker, IN.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2012, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Obituary

Published in the The Indianapolis Star on September 22, 2012

Roger W. Simpson 62, of Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2012. He was born September 18, 1950 in Wallins Creek, KY. Roger was a proud veteran of the United States Army and retired as an automobile mechanic.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvie and Alice Simpson, and wife, Jeanetta "Cookie" Simpson.

He is survived by his daughter, Patricia Simpson; son, Roger D. Simpson; sisters, Wanda Mudd and Elsie Blankenship; brothers, Kirby Simpson and Billy Bahm; five grandchildren; one great grandson; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Monday, September 24, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in Family Funeral Care, with visitation there from 11:00 a.m. until time of the service. Burial will follow in West Newton Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2012, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Obituary

Published in The Indianapolis Star on October 2, 2012

Mary Ann Steffey , 85, peacefully passed away on September 30, 2012. Born December 17, 1926, to the late Lloyd and Mary Morgan, she was a 1944 graduate of Southport High School.

She married Kenneth "Pete" Steffey in 1947. In 1964, she and her husband opened Pete Steffey's Restaurant in Greenwood where it remained for 23 years. Mary Ann was devoted to her family and will be tremendously missed by all who knew her.

Survivors include children, Susan Steffey, Mike (Millie) Steffey, Carol Steffey, Jenny (Steve) Blankenship, Kathy (Dave) Kolger; her nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by husband, Kenneth "Pete" Steffey, daughter Barbara Ellis and brother, Lloyd Morgan, Jr.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 am Thursday, October 4 at St. Roch Catholic Church of which she was a member. She will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2012, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Obituary

Published in the The Indianapolis Star on November 27, 2012

Gary Blankenship 45, Indianapolis, passed away November 22, 2012. He was born in Indianapolis November 16, 1967 to Leroy and Juanita Blankenship; his mother preceded him in death.

Mr. Blankenship is survived by his father, his wife; Kimberly, a son; Michael Blankenship, three brothers; Jerry and Thomas Blankenship and Jack Dillard, a sister; Dawn Clark.

Services will be 10:00am Thursday, November 29th at Wil son St. Pierre Funeral Service and Crematory.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2013, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Obituary

Published in the The Indianapolis Star on June 2, 2013

Helen R. Ingle Porter passed away on May 31, 2013. She was born on December 24, 1919, in Fairgrange, Illinois. Her parents were Clarence E. and Esther M. Ingle.

Mr. and Mrs. Porter were married on January 1, 1940 in St. Louis, MO. They traveled extensively world-wide. Mrs. Porter kept daily journals of all their travels and took pleasure in sharing these written memories with her family and friends. She enjoyed gardening and sewing. Mrs. Porter was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society and made hundreds of tiny quilts for the NICC Units at Community Hospital.

Mrs. Porter was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Earl. D. Porter, Jr., a daughter; Dorothy E. Porter, her parents, and brothers; Robert E. Ingle and Richard C. Ingle.

Survivors include her children, Earl D. (Bud) III (Sherry), William H. II (Diana), Michael J. (Sandra), James A.D. (Elizabeth), Patricia L. Blankenship (Ben), Mary Lynn Walker, Virginia J. Shamy, Jeanne A. Butler (Tony), Helen R. Dammann (Jim), and Laurie S. Sole (Pete); 23 Grandchildren, 40 Great-grandchildren, and 8 Great-great grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis, IN on June 4, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2013, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Obituary

Published in the The Indianapolis Star on June 6, 2013

Scott (Scotti) Alan Woosnam (also known in online forums as The Dark Horse One), 46, passed away on Wednesday, May 29th, 2013, at his home in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Scott is survived by his mother, Mary Woosnam (maiden name: Mary Adeline Comstock); his father, Thomas Jay Woosnam (Geraldine); two sisters, Sheri Lynn Conner (Michael) and Stacy Ann Blankenship (Ryan); three nieces, Mary Candice and Lydia Conner and Jennifer Blankenship; his step siblings, Lorrie Seitzinger (Paul); Julie Binegar and Lester Binegar (Laura), their children and grandchildren; beloved aunts, uncles, cousins and their children.

Born July 8, 1966, and raised in Carmel, Indiana, Scott was a musician and writer who managed Southside Tobacco for 11 years. Soft spoken, honest and kind, he will live on in the hearts of those who loved him as an avid Colts and Pacers fan with a positive outlook, a good sense of humor and a sensitive heart.

A celebration of his life will take place at Leppert Mortuary , 900 N. Rangeline Road, Carmel, IN 46032, 846-2091, on June 8 with visitation from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and a memorial service at 3:00 p.m.

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+2013, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IL, Funeral

Published in the The Indianapolis Star on June 11, 2013

Roberta M. Blankenship October 8, 1938 - June 7, 2013

Roberta M. Blankenship, 74, Indianapolis, died June 7, 2013.

Services: 10 a.m. Wed., June 12, at Flanner and Buchanan- Washington Park East. Calling: from 9 a.m. until service time. Entombment: Washington Park East Cemetery.

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2013, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Obituary

Published in the The Indianapolis Star on July 23, 2013

Donald R. Evans II 57, of Indianapolis, passed away July 19, 2013. Donald married Rolindia S. Hamilton, October 19, 1974. He was an avid motorcyclist, loved to camp, fish, and be with family and friends.

Memorial services will be Thursday, July 25, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel , 9606 E. Washington St., with visitation one hour prior to service.

Donny is survived by his loving wife, Lindia Evans; beloved daughters, Starlene Mejia and Amber Blankenship (Jeff); grandchildren, Amber, Travis, Lilly, Payge and Ariana; siblings, Susan Norwich (Joseph), Mike (Sheila), Penny and John (Michelle) Evans.

His parents, Donald R., Sr., and Lil Evans, preceded him in death.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2013, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Obituary

http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2260700&fh_id=14579

`Lena Kathryn (Haycraft) Carter, 81, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 in Indianapolis. She was a resident of Indianapolis and former resident of Almo, Kentucky. She was born on January 19, 1932 in Litchfield, Kentucky. Her parents were Jess and Cora (Blankenship) Haycraft.

She married Roy C. Carter on July 26, 1959.

Survivors include children, Vickie Armes; Calvin Clemons; Brian Carter; Bruce Carter; Sheila Birk; Lavonda Ford, Roy C. Carter and adopted son Jamie Watkins. Also surviving are twenty one grandchildren and forty-one great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Corine Dyer and brother-in-law, Julian Carter.

She was preceded in passing by her parents, husband, Roy Carter; daughter, Pamela Armes; son, Curtis Dale Carter; grandson, Howard Jeffrey Armes; great-granddaughter, Coralena Black; half-sisters, Gladys Morrison and Athlene Fentress and half-brother, Earl Haycraft.

Lena was a homemaker and later worked for the Salvation Army. She was a member of the Penecostal Church of Promise which she enjoyed very much. She was a member of her neighborhood crime watch when she lived in the Indianapolis area. Lena very much enjoyed shopping and gardening. She enjoyed her nighttime drives with her son Chris. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A service will be conducted on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Flinn and Maguire Funeral Home, 2898 North Morton Street, (U.S. 31 North) in Franklin. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Greenwood.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2013, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Obituary

The Hillsdale Daily News, (MI) - January 2, 2014

Andrew David Van Aken, 13, died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013 at Riley's Children Hospital in Indianapolis. Andrew was born on Dec. 30, 2000 in Angola, Ind. to David L. and Chandra L. (Glasco) Van Aken. He was a former student at Ryan Park Elementary School in Angola, Ind. He was a member of the South Woodbridge Pentecostal Church of God in Camden.

Surviving are his parents; two sisters, Chelsea and Michayla, both of Fremont; maternal grandparents, Gary and Betty Glasco of Fremont, Ind.; paternal grandparents, Larry and Ruth Van Aken of Montgomery; maternal great-grandparents, Sybil Blankenship of Hurley, Va. and Claude and Vi Kilbreath of Flint.

He was preceded in death by an aunt, Janet Hornbrook.

Services will be Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014 at 12 p.m. at the South Woodbridge Pentecostal Church of God in Camden, with Rev. Jim Hibbard officiating. Burial will be in the West Woodbridge Cemetery in Camden.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2014, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Obituary

Published in the The Indianapolis Star on May 17, 2014

Barbara J. Bland 75, of Indianapolis, IN passed away May, 15, 2014. She was born September 10, 1938 to her parents, Glen and Mabel Perry.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Larry Bland; daughters, Jeanne Kistler, Debbie (Tom) Baker, Susie (Tim) Irvin-Smith, and Tammy Mansfield; 7 grandkids, 14 great grandkids; brother, Leroy Perry; and sister, Evelyn Blankenship.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister, Ruth Blankenship.

Visitation for Barbara will be 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Sunday, May 18 at Flanner and Buchanan - Decatur Township . Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday May, 19 at the funeral center, burial will following at Bethel Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

1940 Census, Ward 11, Indianapolis, Center Twp., Marion Co., IN,

Perry, Glen                        39, M, IN, Head,

Perry, Mabel L.                 38, F, IN, Wife,

Perry, P. Ruth                    16, F, IN, Dau,

Perry, Evlyn R.                  14, F, IN, Dau,

Perry, Leroy                       04, M, IN, Son,

Perry, Barbara                  01, F, IN, Dau,

16 lodgers also listed

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V11X-RFQ

 

SSDI: Blankenship, Priscilla Ruth, 85, 11Mar1924 - 24Sep2009, Indianapolis, Marion, IN, IN-310-20-8600

 

+2014, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Obituary

Published in the The Indianapolis Star on May 25, 2014

Verrena G. Kautsky, 81, of Indianapolis, passed away May 22, 2014. She was born December 19, 1932 in Overta, KY to the late John and Martha B. Spillman Blankenship.

Verrena married James "Dick" Hayes, September 2, 1950 and he preceded her in death July 31, 1974. She then married Donald Kautsky, August 17, 1975, and he also preceded her in death, May 30, 2006.

She had a long career as a bookkeeper in Property Management and also worked as a hostess for Shirley Brothers Mortuaries for the past seven years, retiring in 2014. Verrena was a faithful 60 year member of Fall Creek Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, at 11:00 a.m. at Fall Creek Baptist Church, 8901 Fall Creek Rd., with calling one hour prior to services.

Verrena is survived by her loving and devoted children, Diane Anderson, Sue Morlock, Donise Kautsky, Doug Hayes (Renate), Paul Hayes (Beth), and Kim Kautsky (Cindy); a brother, John Blankenship, Jr.; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Nine brothers and sisters preceded her in death.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2014, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Obituary

Published in the The Indianapolis Star on June 13, 2014

Roma Blankenship 88, of Indianapolis, passed away June 12, 2014.

Roma is survived by his daughters, Janice Helton, Ramona Eaton, Essie Purdy and Sheila Worden; step daughter, Jane Blankenship; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Roma was preceded in death by his wife Irene.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2014 from Noon to 8 p.m. and Sunday, June 15, 2014 from Noon to 8 p.m. in Little and Sons Stop Eleven Chapel.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2014, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Obituary

Published in the The Indianapolis Star on July 24, 2014

Lilly Mae Blankenship 86, Indianapolis, passed away on July 21, 2014. Lilly spent her life taking care of her family.

Lilly leaves to cherish her memory to her loving husband of 67 years Herman; children, Rickie Blankenship and Pamela Peach; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren and sister, Gladys Jane Ray.

Celebration of Life service at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 25th in Crown Hill Funeral Home . She will be laid to rest in Crown Hill Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2014, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Obituary

Published in the The Indianapolis Star on Aug. 26, 2014

Pat Blankenship, 73, of Indianapolis, passed away August 25, 2014. She was born August 9, 1941, to the late Walter J. and Jessie L. Bartz Bonn.

Pat was a graduate of Arsenal Tech High School. She was previously employed with Indiana Bell Telephone Co., and most recently White Arts Printing Co. Pat devoted her life to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Pat is survived by her children, David M. Blankenship (Rebekah) and Penny K. Runner (Robert); grandchildren, Kimberly K. McDonald (Thomas), Amy L. Cotterman (Jarred), Nicole C. Rosswurm (Brian), Alyssa A. Honcharuk (Dennis) and Dustin Blankenship; great-grandchildren, Blake, Bryce, Colt and Aubrey; sisters, Sherry J. Gray and Nan L. Lowman; brother, Phil C. Bonn (Sharon); and sister of the heart, Wanda Stogsdill (Floyd).

Visitation will be Thursday, August 28, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service at 7:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Wash ington Memorial Chapel, 9606 E. Washington St.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2014, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Obituary

Published in the The Indianapolis Star on Aug. 28, 2014

Deloris Joan Poole 77, of Indianapolis, passed away August 23, 2014. She was born November 28, 1936 in Lizton, IN. She was member of Westview Christian Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Edgar R. Poole and her son Mark Poole.

She is survived by sons, David Poole, and Joseph (Kim) Poole; a brother, Cecil (Margaret) Blankenship; 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday August 29, 2014 in Conkle Funeral Home Avon Chapel. Burial will be in Oaklawn Memory Gardens Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2014, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Obituary

Published in the The Indianapolis Star on Sept. 3, 2014

Clifford Thomas Bellis, Jr. 86, peacefully passed away on August 30, 2014, surrounded by his children. He was born in Indianapolis on April 10, 1928, to the late Clifford T. and Florence Bellis Sr.

He was married for 44 years to his beloved late wife, Georgia Shaw Blankenship Bellis. Cliff was in the Navy during the WWII from 1945-46. He was a member of the American Legion Post 465 and the VFW 261. He loved to play cards, especially with his children and grandchildren, and he did up to the day before his passing. Cliff was an avid bowler and participated in many tournaments throughout Indiana. He loved to deep sea fish in Florida with his late father-in-law and brother-in-law. He was wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He will be missed by all.

Cliff was preceded in death by his wife; daughter, Beth Ann Campbell; and grandson, Michael Paul Worley.

He is survived by his children, David (Therese) Blankenship, Cathy Worley, Evelyn (Tiger) Cornwell, and Betty (Don) Wagner; 8 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 3 at 7 p.m. at Indiana Funeral Care and Crematory, Harry W Moore Chapel, 8151 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2014, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Obituary

Published in the The Indianapolis Star on Oct. 12, 2014

Herman Lee Blankenship 88 [1926], Indianapolis, passed away October 8, 2014.

Herman leaves to cherish his memory to his son, Rickie Blankenship and daughter, Pamela Peach; five grandchildren; five great- grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will begin at 12 p.m., with a Celebration of Life Service beginning at 2 p.m. on Monday, October 13, 2014 in Crown Hill - Gothic Chapel. He will be laid to rest at Crown Hill Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Raleigh Co., WV, Marriage; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FTG8-WPT

Blankenship, Herman Lee - Hill, Georgia - 1946

 

SSDI: Blankenship, Georgetta R., 71, 15Jun1931 - 24Aug2002, Indiana polis, Marion, IN, IN-308-24-9946

 

Georgetta R Blankenship – b.15 Jun 1931 - Indianapolis, IN; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KT45-3PM

Relatives: Bennie H. Blankenship, James R. Blankenship

 

+2011, Marion, Marion Co., IN, Obituary

http://kokomotribune.com/obituaries/x333447408/Iva-D-Blankenship

Iva D. Blankenship, 82, passed away at 10:01 a.m. Friday, April 15, 2011, at Howard Regional Health System, Kokomo. Iva was born Nov. 27, 1928, in Lutts, [Wayne Co.,] Tenn., the daughter of the late Marvin and Clara (Rich) Holt.

She married Floyd Blankenship on Sept. 19, 1953, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 13, 2007.

Iva retired in June 1992 from the Oak Hill School Corp. She was a member of the Woodland Hills Church of Christ. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, tending to her flowers, crocheting, reading her Bible and visiting the shut-ins. Iva most loved spending time with her family and walking with her friends at Swayzee Elementary School.

Survivors include two daughters, Rhonda (Larry) Winn, Kokomo, and Twila Blankenship, Marion; grandchildren, Erica Scott, Marion, Amber Scott, Marion, Jason Scott, Indianapolis, Dawn (Andy) Brenton, Fayetteville, Ga., and Kevin (Elesha) Winn, Murray, Ky.; great-grandchildren, Jalen Scott, Marion, Dakota Scott, Peru, Noah Winn and Eli Winn, Murray, Ky., Alec Brenton, Aden Brenton and Ava Brenton, all of Fayetteville, Ga.; two sisters, Yvonne (Bobby) Price, Cypress Inn, Tenn., and Hazel Woods, Marion; a brother, Doyle (Lula Belle) Holt, Lutts, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Iva was preceded in death by two sisters, Eva Smith and Wylodean White.

Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Raven-Choate Funeral Home, 1202 Kem Road, Marion, with Larry Winn and Andrew Brenton Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Grant Memorial Park, Marion. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

SSDI; Blankenship, Floyd E., 78, 08Apr1929 - 13Aug2007, Swayzee, Grant, IN, TN-410-38-8233

 

Marion Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, James C.       83-84, 10Mar1927 - 08Mar2011,    Indianapolis, Marion, IN,               KY-404-28-5027

Blankenship, Tennie E.     80, 24Aug1930 - 08Feb2011,          Indianapolis, Marion, IN,               TN-414-08-6717

Blankenship, Thomas Eugene 87, 15May1923 - 29Oct2010,    Indianapolis, Marion, IN,               IN-311-14-2710

 

Marshall                                                                                                           

 

2014, Culver, Marshall Co., IN, Obituary

Published in South Bend Tribune on Aug. 1, 2014

Herman Daniel Artist Apr. 16, 1932 - July 29, 2014

Herman D. Artist, 82, departed this life to rest with the Lord surrounded by his family. He will be remembered as a loving husband, proud father and best friend to many.

Herman is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Jean Ann (Brock) as well as four daughters: Denise A. Blankenship of Spartenburg, NC, Colleen A. Schumacher of Treasure Island, FL, Pamela J. McDonald of Lapaz, and Zinnia A. Artist of South Bend, IN; and one son, Anthony L. (Karen) of Goshen; brother, Ira B. of Plymouth; and sisters, Dorothy Mann of Knox, Edna May Mann of Ocala, FL, and Betty Sausman of Holiday, FL. Also left to cherish his memory are six grandchildren, Juliana, Cleveland, Lauren, Max, Hannah, Hailee; and two great grandchildren, Shyenne and Madalynn.

Preceding him in death are sons Daniel L. and Randy N., brother Harry E., and sister Ruth Shuttleworth.

A celebration of life service will be held for Herman on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Kewanna Church of Christ, 116 South Logan Street, Kewanna. In honor of Herman's wishes, his body was donated to Indiana University of Medicine.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Miami                                                                                                                

 

2013, Peru, Miami Co., IN, Obituary

The Peru Tribune, (IN) - June 18, 2013

Harold Eugene Ulshafer, 89, of Peru, Ind. passed away June 14, 2013 at 9:23 p.m. at his home. He was born Nov. 17, 1923 in Wabash, Ind. to Roland and Iva Bell (Joy) Ulshafer.

He served in the U.S. Army for two and a half years during World War II, and he also was employed at the Foundry in Peru, Ind. He worked for Chrysler for 26 years and retired in March 1986. Ulshafer was a very caring and loving husband, father and grandfather. When married to his wife, Ulshafer took on the responsibility of raising her half-sister Rhoda Fisher and half-brother Jerry Richardson.

He is survived by his son Robert (Denise) Ulshafer and his daughters Beth (Jerry) Clark, Katherine Roberts and Melanie Ulshafer all of Peru, Ind. He is survived by his six grandchildren, Amy Blankenship, Anne Ecklebarger, Robert Clark and Matthew Ulshafer of Peru; John Robert Ogan Jr. of Rochester, Ind.; Jennifer Blum of Wabash, Ind.; and 11 great-grandchildren and nephews and nieces.

Harold was preceded in death by his wife Thelma (Eberle) Ulshafer; daughters Marcia (Ogan) Ulshafer and Regina "Jenny" Ulshafer; father and mother; sisters Velma, Pauline and Kathryn and brothers Basil, Walter and Lorin.

The funeral will be held June 19 at 1 p.m. at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Gentiva Hospice Chaplains, Dolly Bowen and Terri White will be officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery with Military Services to follow.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2014, Peru, Miami Co., IN, Obituary

The Peru Tribune, (IN) Date: September 15, 2014

Glenard C. McWhorter passed away Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, in Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne [Allen Co., IN]surrounded by family and friends. Glen was born Nov. 9, 1939, in Effingham, Ill., to Glenard and Melva-Marie McWhorter.

Glen was a loving father and husband who enjoyed the outdoors, farming, camping and especially his annual hunting trip to Wyoming. Glen served in the U.S. Air Force as a jet fighter mechanic and retired as a millwright from Chrysler in Kokomo.

Glen is survived by his wife of 39 years, Angela McWhorter; three sons, Terry, Glenn Alan and Cody; and a daughter, Sherri Julian. He had three grandchildren, Devin and Dylan McWhorter and Braedon Julian, and one great-grandchild, Lexis Julian. He is also survived by a sister, Dorothy (Bill) Miller; two sisters-in-law, Mary (Willis) Cooper and Dorothy Jones; a brother-in-law, Jim (Sylvia) Blankenship; and a mother-in-law, Frances Dechene.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a father-in-law; and a brother-in-law, Robert Blankenship.

In honor of his wishes, there will not be a viewing or services. Friends and family may send condolences or cards to his family at their home at 272 Columbia Ave., Peru. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Montgomery                                                                                                     

 

+2013, Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN, Obituary

The Paper of Montgomery County, (Crawfordsville, IN) - February 18, 2013

Christine Dowell Roberts, 62, of Crawfordsville, passed away, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013 at her residence. Born Wednesday, June 14, 1950 in Waynesburg, Ky., she was the daughter of the late Henry & Mary Blankenship Dowell. She was the widow of the late Carmel Roberts, Sr. Mary worked for several years as a CNA at Williamsburg Healthcare and was a homemaker. She was member of Garfield Christian Church in Indiana, and loved gardening and cooking.

Christine leaves behind one son, Carmel (Brandy) Roberts, Jr. of Falmouth; four daughters, Rhonda (Eugene) Jackson of Crawfordsville, Caroline (Victor) Wilkinson of Stanford, Ky., Donna (William) Legere of Waynesburg, Ky., and Darlene (Don) Scott of Indianapolis; three brothers, Vernon (Becky) Dowell of Crawfordsville, Elmer (Debbie) Dowell and Elvie (Rita) Dowell both of Waynesburg, Ky.; two sisters, Dorothy (Joe) Morhinners and Elsie Carter both of Waynesburg, Ky.; 16 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby and Jesse Dowell; three sisters, Barbara Harris, Kate Caudill and Margaret Kidd; and one grandson.

Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013 at Fox Funeral Home in Stanford, Ky., with Bro. Vernon Dowell officiating the service. Burial will follow in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery in Broughtontown, Ky.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2013, Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN, Obituary

http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2363022&fh_id=10733

Theresa Campbell Cuevas of Crawfordsville passed away Friday morning at Hickory Creek of Lebanon, [Boone Co., IL]. She was 61.

Ms. Cuevas worked at the Ranch Supermarket and in the Crawfordsville City Building in Nellie Thompson’s Office. She was a graduate of Crawfordsville High School and attended East Side Baptist Church.

Born October 24, 1952 in Broken Bow, Nebraska, she was the daughter of Billy Campbell and Dona Delay Campbell.

Survivors include her parents; two daughters, Dawn Shurrie Blankenship and Celeste Cuevas; two sons, Eli Cuevas and Chea Cuevas; one step-daughter, Chasity Cuevas; three grandsons, Mason Blankenship, Dylan Blankenship and Ryden Cuevas.

Visitation will be from 10 AM to Noon Monday at East Side Baptist Church. Services will begin at Noon with Rev. Steve Whicker officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery on Grant Ave.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Morgan                                                                                                             

 

2014, Mooresville, Morgan Co., IN, Obituary

The Reporter-Times, (Martinsville, IN) - March 19, 2014

Donald Lee "Don" Brock, 82, lifelong Morgan County resident, died March 18, 2014. Don was born September 4, 1931, in Centerton, to the late Lee Otho and Geneva Earnestine (Housand) Brock.

He graduated from Martinsville High School and was a truck driver for many years. Don worked for Lawyer Trucking for 15 years, Milhon for three years, and retired from Trailmobile after 15 years of employment in September 1993. He was a member of the Brooklyn Masonic Lodge #471. Don will be missed by his loving family and many friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, Mark Wayne Brock and Bruce Lee Brock; one brother, Jack W. Brock.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy A. (Moore) Brock, to whom he was united in marriage April 14, 1951; daughters, Pamela Jo McIntyre (Larry) of Avon and Teresa Lynn Blankenship of Speedway; sisters, Darlene Record and Jane Wininger, both of Mooresville.

Friends and family will gather on Thursday, March 20, 2014, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The graveside service will begin at 11 a.m. Friday, March 21, 2014, in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2014, Mooresville, Morgan Co., IN, Obituary

The Mooresville-Decatur Times, (IN) Date: September 10, 2014

Dorothy Annabelle Moore Brock, 85, lifelong Morgan County resident, died peacefully September 7, 2014, in Meadow Lakes, Mooresville. Mrs. Brock was born May 9, 1929, in Monrovia, to the late Verlie Lafayette Moore and Florence Celia (Ransom) Callahan.

Dorothy graduated from Mooresville High School. She worked for many years as a team leader at Meridian Medical Group. She enjoyed an occasional trip to the casino, but was especially fond of caring for her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Lee Brock; sons, Mark Wayne and Bruce Lee Brock; brother, William Richard, Elmer Isaac, and Donald Eugene Moore; sister, Elizabeth Engle.

Survivors include her daughters, Pamela Jo McIntyre (Larry) of Avon and Teresa Lynn Blankenship of Speedway.

A graveside service will be held today at 11 a.m. in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville.

Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Noble                                                                                                                 

 

2013, Albion, Noble Co., IN, Obituary

The Goshen News, (IN) - June 12, 2013

Deceased Name: Fillmore B. Price July 19, 1938-June 7, 2013

Fillmore B. Price, 94, passed away at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville at 12:35 p.m. Friday. He was born July 19, 1918 in Kosciusko County, to John and Goldie (Robinson) Price.

He married Pauline Lucille Elijah Nov. 22, 1936. She preceded him in death in 2008.

He is survived by a son, Robert (Carol) Price of Kendallville; two daughters, Rosalie (Richard) Baker of Albion and Nancy Blankenship of Rock Springs, Ga.; grandchildren, Cindy (Phil) Fisel, Robert Jr. (Donna) Price, Debby (Jeff) Shipe, Sherry (Tony) Stump, Tammy (Jim) Hochstetler, Richard (Wendy) Baker, William (Nida) Baker, Paul (Mady) Blankenship , Sandy (Joe) Waters, Roger Blankenship , Jody Perdomo and Vickie (Keven) Langley; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Mr. Price was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Lou Wint; two brothers; a sister; his parents; his wife; two grandsons; and two great-granddaughters.

Mr. Price served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He attended the Seventh Day Adventist Church. He had various occupations until his retirement in 1979.

Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the 2 p.m. funeral service Friday at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South, Ligonier. Celebrant Larry Baker will officiate. Burial with full military honors will be in Oak Park Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Ohio                                                                                                                  

 

2014, Rising Sun, Ohio Co., IN, Obituary

The Dearborn County Register, (Lawrenceburg, IN) - January 20, 2014

Alicia Ann Thomason, 25, of Rising Sun, Ind., passed away at 11:42 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014, at Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. Alicia was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Aug. 26, 1988, a daughter of Deborah Kay (Smith) and Don Albert Thomason, of Rising Sun, Ind.

Alicia was a graduate of Rising Sun High School, Class of 2007, and received her Associates Degree from Xavier University in 2009. She worked as a radiology technician at Dearborn County Hospital in Lawrenceburg, Ind. Alicia was a member of Rising Sun Church of Christ.

Alicia is survived by her beloved daughter, Lillian AnnMarie; her loving parents, Don and Deborah Thomason; by five sisters, Sonya (Adam) Sirk, of Cincinnati, Ohio, Katrina (Kenny) Head, of Aurora, Ind, Dana Thomason, of Rising Sun, Ind., Carmen (Dave) Stromberg, of Monroe, Ohio, and Kelley (Gary) Hansche, of Vevay, Ind.; by grandparents, Lindel and Judy Thomason of Hydro, Okla.; Frank Smith of Stillwater, Okla.; by uncles and aunts, Ken (Kathy) Thomason of Houston, Texas, Ruth (Chuck) McCandless of Bartlesville, Okla., Richard (Melissa) Smith of Pawhatton, Va., and Cathy (Gary) Blankenship of Edmond, Okla.; by nieces and nephews, Brennan, Gavin and Madelyn Stromberg, Sean and Kylie Head, Aiden and Ella Sirk, Shelby and Sofi Romans, Garrett and Emily Hansche, and Everett Sirk due in March.

Alicia was preceded in death by her grandmother, Leona Smith.

Funeral service at Rising Sun Church of Christ, Rising Sun, Ind., at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20, with Greg Matthew, Cory Potts and Andy Rader officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Owen                                                                                                                 

 

+2013, Spencer, Owen Co., IN, Obituary

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=105314852

Mary Elizabeth Kiser, 60, of Spencer passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, [Marion Co., IN]. Mary was born on October 30, 1952 in Owen County to her parents Hiram and Frances (Gourley) Blankenship.

She worked at Boston Scientific in Spencer. Mary enjoyed spending time with her grandson whom she adored.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Gene.

Mary is survived by her children, Robert Kirton and his wife Cindi of Paragon and Franny Dalton of Avon; grandson, Kamden Dalton; siblings, Darrell Bowman of Brownsburg, Terry Bowman of Indianapolis, and Pat Bastin of Bloomington.

Funeral services will be held at Chandler Funeral Home-Whitaker Chapel in Gosport on Friday, February 1, 2013 at Noon. Burial is to follow at Hudson Hill Cemetery near Quincy

 

Parke                                                                                                                           

 

2011, Bloomingdale, Parke Co., IN, Obituary

Journal Review (Crawfordsville, IN) - September 6, 2011

Mildred Ruth Carpenter, Jan. 24, 1915-Sept. 2, 2011. Mildred Ruth Carpenter of Bloomingdale died at 7:20 a.m. Friday in her residence. She was 96. She was a homemaker her entire life. She was a 1933 graduate of Wallace High School She was born on Jan. 24, 1915, in Brown Township, Montgomery County, to George Roscoe and Myrtle Faye (Hallett) Keller. She married Ira DeWitt Carpenter on June 10, 1936, at Crawfordsville. He died April 10, 1994.

Survivors include: sons, DeWayne (Marcia) Carpenter of Rockville and Eddie (Marsha) Carpenter of Crawfordsville; brother Mike Keller of Wallace; daughter-in-law, Gladys Carpenter of Wallace; son-in-law, Mike Blankinship of Bloomingdale; 12 grandchildren; and several greatgrandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Sons Larry and Phillip Carpenter; daughter Janet Blankinship; grandson Michael Blankinship; and four brothers Norman "Bud," Denzil "Red," Tom and Billy Keller are deceased.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday in Hall Funeral Home, 400 E. State St., Kingman, with Richard Martin officiating. Burial will be at Kingman Fraternal Cemetery Memorials may be made to Yeddo Baptist Church P.O. Box 237 Kingman, IN 47952.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2013, Rockville, Parke Co., IN, Obituary

Published in The Indianapolis Star on April 21, 2013

Jessie J. Blankenship, Jr. 72, of Rockville, Indiana, a former Indianapolis resident, passed away April 15, 2013. He was born on April 2, 1941 the son of Jessie J., Sr. and Edith (Lockard) Blankenship. Jessie served in the U.S. Navy and retired as a service lineman, with Indianapolis Power & Light after 33 years of service.

Survivors: wife, Virginia M. (Atha) Blankenship; children, Louwanna Jackson, Teresa Blankenship, James Blankenship and Kelly Townsend; 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; 5 brothers and 10 sisters.

A celebration of life service will be at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 in Flanner and Buchanan - Floral Park , 425 N. Holt Road.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Porter                                                                                                                

 

2012, Valparaiso, Porter Co., IN, Obituary

Published in The Times on September 25, 2012

Curtis Alan Blankenship, age 60, of passed away Sunday, September 23, 2012. He was born August 21, 1952 in Pulaski, VA.

On December 30, 1989 in Illinois, he married Mary Ellen Kuemmeth, who survives in Valparaiso. Curtis was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and was a machine operator with Eckart America in Schererville. Also surviving are his children, Brian Blankenship of Manhattan, NY and Brooke Blankenship of Valparaiso; two sisters: Rhonda Reuss of Fennville, MI and Bobby Bruch of Advance, NC; and a brother, Perry Blankenship of Advance, NC.

Preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Dalton.

Visitation will be Saturday, September 29, 2012 from 1:00- 2:00 PM with a memorial service at 2:00 PM at Bartholomew Funeral Home. Rev. Joseph Pawlowski officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2013, Valparaiso, Porter Co., IN, Obituary

Published in The Times on September 20, 2013

Thomas Keese Sibray, 77, of Valparaiso, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2013. He was born January 8, 1936 in Pittsburgh, PA to Donald and Dorothy (Schaub) Sibray, graduated from Fairmont High School in West Virginia, and served with the U.S. Army in Japan. Tom retired from Custom Data in Romeoville, IL with over 20 years of service as a technician.

In August of 1960, he married Elaine Vesecky who survives along with their son, Mark (Deborah) Sibray of Valparaiso; sisters: Dee Dee Zotcatvage of Virginia and Phronzie Blankenship of Pennsylvania; brother, James Sibray of West Virginia; and one granddaughter, Rylynn Lee “Rylee” Sibray of Valparaiso.

He was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings.

A funeral service will be held Monday, September 23, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Road, Valparaiso with cremation to follow.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Posey                                                                                                      

 

2010, Mount Vernon, Posey Co., IN, Obituary

Published in Courier Press on August 8, 2010

Sandra L. Blankenship, 69, of Mt. Vernon passed away Friday, August 6, 2010. She was of the Catholic Faith. Sandra worked at the Evansville State Hospital.

She is survived by her husband, Ron Blankenship; sons, Mark and Brian Blankenship; and two grandchildren.

Funeral services and burial is Private.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2014, Mount Vernon, Posey Co., IN, Obituary

Published in Courier Press on Aug. 5, 2014

David Aaron Crawford, 33 of Mt. Vernon, passed away Sunday August 3, 2014. He was born May 12, 1981 in Evansville, the son of Danny and Sue (Crawford) Lashley.

David was a Certified Diesel Mechanic. He had worked for Peterbilt and most recently Whayne Supply. He worked for many area farmers. He loved coaching girls softball and working on hotrods with his dad. He spent a lot of time with his beagle, Kiwi. He loved his family. He was a member of Point Township Church of the Nazarene.

He is survived by his daughter, Malia Crawford; his parents, Danny and Sue Lashley of Mt. Vernon; his sister, Kady (Dakota) Blankenship of Mt. Vernon; uncles and aunts, Don (Ruth) Crawford, Gene (Cathy) Crawford, Dorris Crawford, Darwin (Gail) Lashley and Nancy (Lawrence) Tenbarge; numerous cousins also survive.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ivan and Mary Crawford and Darwin and Betty Lashley.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday August 6, 2014 at the Stendeback Family Funeral Home at 1330 E. 4th St., Mt. Vernon with Rev. Dallas Robinson and Rev. Troy DeKemper officiating. Burial will be in Bethsaida Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2014, Mount Vernon, Posey Co., IN, Obituary

Published in Courier Press on Sept. 23, 2014

Donnie Dianne "Donna" Sledd, 61, of Mt. Vernon, IN, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2014, in Evansville, [Vanderburgh Co.] IN. She was born on March 31, 1953, in Benton, KY, to Lloyd and Mary (Ray) Albright.

Donna had worked at the Four Seasons Motel where she was at the front desk. She had attended Point Township Church of the Nazarene.

She was preceded in death by her father.

She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Larry Sledd; son, Eddie (Nicki) Sledd, of Mt. Vernon; daughter, Chasidy (Brett) Blankenship, of Mt. Vernon; mother, Louise Albright, of Benton, KY; six sisters; one brother; five grandchildren, Lexi, Chase, and Morgan Blankenship, Conner and Brooke Sledd; one great-grandchild, Allison Mattingly; and nieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at Schneider Funeral Home 512 Main St. in Mt. Vernon, IN, with Rev. Troy DeKemper officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Brett Blankenship – b.1972 - Mount Vernon, IN, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/QJYY-KKGJ

 

2013, Stewartsville, Posey Co., IN, Obituary

http://www.werryfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Thomas-Harsh/#!/Obituary

Published in Courier Press on June 15, 2013

Thomas Earl Harsh, 55, of Stewartsville, Indiana, born to William and Marian (Twinem) Harsh on April 16, 1958, in Canton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at New Harmonie Healthcare in New Harmony, Indiana.

He loved taking pictures at all North Posey High School sporting events and was previously employed at Lloyd Schoenheit Trucking and Hoehn Plastics in Poseyville, Indiana.

Surviving are his mother: Marian East of Poseyville, Indiana; wife: Diane Harsh of New Harmony, Indiana; daughter: Sally Harsh of New Harmony, Indiana; brother: Dan (Cheryl) Harsh of Evansville, Indiana; sister: Peggy (Dale) Blankenship of Massillon, Ohio; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Kip and Dolores East of Stewartsville, Indiana; sister-in-law: Vicky Versteeg of Poseyville, Indiana; step siblings: Robert (Dot) East of Stewartsville, Indiana, Sherry (Oscur) Briggler of Stewartsville, Indiana and Sandra East of Evansville, Indiana; niece: Candace Harsh of Evansville, Indiana and nephews: Andrew Harsh of Evansville, Indiana, Eric Versteeg of New Harmony, Indiana and Chris Versteeg of Houston, Texas.

Preceding him in death was his father: William Harsh.

Memorial Services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2013 at the Poseyville Christian Church, Rev. John Matsel officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Posey Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Sandra L.     69, 20Mar1941 - 06Aug2010,          Mount Vernon, Posey, IN,               IN-309-44-6793

 

Randolph                                                                                                          

 

2012, Farmland, Randolph Co., IN, Obituary

The Commercial Review, (Portland, IN) - May 11, 2012

Loretta Morris Aug. 17, 1956-May 8, 2012, Loretta M. Morris, 55, Farmland, died Tuesday at Liberty Village in Muncie [Delaware Co., IN]. Born in Portland, she was the daughter of John Henry and Doris Marguerite (Wright) Thompson.

Survivors include a daughter, Misty D. Mays, Moncks Corner, S.C.; four sisters, Juanita Ashley (husband: Carl), Littcarr, Ky., Zelma Flick, Shelbyville, Karen Garrett, Dunkirk, and Barbara Blankenship , Dunkirk; and three grandchildren.

Private services will be held. Burial will be in the Dunkirk I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Saint Joseph                                                                                                     

 

2011, South Bend, Saint Joseph Co., IN, Obituary

Published in South Bend Tribune on February 18, 2011

On February 16, 2011, the Lord called Mary Jo (Baldoni) Blankenship. Mary Jo believed in living life to its fullest and laughing along the way. She brought joy to every life she touched and will be sorely missed by many. The world has lost her bubbly smile and sense of humor that brightened everyone's day. Mary, we all love you and will see you in heaven.

Mary was born November 19, 1958, in South Bend, IN, to the late Joseph A. Baldoni, who preceded her in death on September 22, 2006 and Phyllis (Poynter) Baldoni of South Bend, IN. On August 29, 2004, Mary married the love of her life, Curtis Blankenship, who survives. Also surviving is her mother, Phyllis Baldoni of South Bend, IN; a stepdaughter, Lisa (Jerry) Ellinger of South Bend, IN; a stepson, Jerry Blankenship of Mishawaka, IN; four step grandchildren, Brianna, Hunter and Jayden Ellinger, Braydon Blankenship; a sister, Beth Ann Baldoni of South Bend, IN; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Mary was a Pharmacy Technician with Memorial Hospital for 27 years. She graduated from Adams High School in 1977, and attended Holy Cross College and Indiana University.

Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, February 21, 2011, at the Kaniewski Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Southlawn Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2012, South Bend, Saint Joseph Co., IN, Obituary

Published in South Bend Tribune on August 28, 2012

Shirley J. Stump, 57, of South Bend, passed away at 1:15 PM Saturday, August 25, 2012, at Hospice House of Elkhart County after an extended illness. Mrs. Stump was born on April 30, 1955, in South Bend, and had resided in the Michiana area her lifetime.

On February 14, 1997, in South Bend, she married Dennis M. Stump, who survives. Also surviving are her parents, J. B. and Della M. (Mask) Frost of Niles, Michigan; three sons, William J. (Kelly) Toth of Granger, IN, James R. (Jennifer) Toth and Brandon A. Toth, both of South Bend; two stepdaughters, Jamie L. (Joe) Sloma and Amanda R. (Kenny) Leitch, both of South Bend; two stepsons, Chad M. Stump of Scottsdale, AZ, and Adam C. Stump of Mishawaka; two sisters, Patti A. Blankenship of Portage, Indiana, and Janet S. (John) Miller of South Bend; and one brother, James D. (Beth) Frost of Niles, Michigan. Shirley was a wonderful loving wife, mother, daughter and sister who will be dearly missed by her loving family, co-workers and all who had the opportunity to know her during her life journey. Her children and grandchildren were her life. She had 19 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, all whom she loved and cherished. She loved gardening, camping, motorcycle riding, and helping kids at Jefferson School where she was employed.

Visitation hours will be from 4:00 PM-8:00 PM Wednesday, August 29th, at Funeral Home, located at West Ireland Road / Indiana 23.

Funeral services will take place at 11:00 AM Thursday, August 30th, in the Hanley & Sons "Southwest Chapel" funeral home, located at West Ireland Road / Indiana 23, with Pastor Ervin Mize officiating, and burial to follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Osceola, IN.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2013, South Bend, Saint Joseph Co., IN, Obituary

Published in South Bend Tribune on February 22, 2013

Edith C. Heilman, 94, of South Bend, IN, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2013, in her daughter's home. Edith was born on May 3, 1918, in Athens, AL, to the late Oliver and Laura (Romine) Carter.

She was married to the late Charles J. Heilman, who preceded her in death on January 8, 2000.

Edith is survived by her 2 daughters, Judy (Darwin) Singleton of Mishawaka, IN, Debra Preston of Vienna, GA; 2 grandchildren, Rick (Beth) Singleton, Charles K. (Kim) Singleton; 3 great-grandchildren, Shawn (Amanda) Singleton, Sarah (Ryan) Conner, Kyle Singleton; 1 great-great-granddaughter, Abby Singleton; 4 siblings, Oliver Carter of Alabama, Opal Swell of Georgia, J.V. Carter of Alabama and Bob Carter of Alabama. Edith was also preceded in death by 3 siblings, Virgie Blankenship, Lester Carter and Cecil Carter. She was a member of Church of Christ, 12th and Laurel St. in Mishawka.

A funeral service will begin at 1 pm Saturday, February 23, 2013 in the Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 N. Main St., Mishawaka, IN. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2013, South Bend, Saint Joseph Co., IN, Obituary

https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=120442691

Loren Blankenship, 17, of La Porte, IN passed away in his mother's arms surrounded by family, nurses, and physicians that cared for him deeply at South Bend Memorial Children's Hospital on Friday, November 15, 2013. He was born June 6, 1996 in Oak Harbor, WA to Jo Anna (Fritzen) Luther. The angels freed him of his life long illness on Friday, November 15, 2013.

Loren was his mother's whole world. She nurtured, cared, and fought his battles with him until the very end. She was his voice, and he was the love of her life. He gave her strength and taught her patience to get through each day no matter the challenge. Loren touched so many lives and was loved and cared for deeply by all who knew him.

Loren was proceeded in death by his great grandparents, Leroy and Isabelle Fritzen and Orville and Eliza Newland.

Loren is survived by his mother, Jo Anna (Fritzen) Luther, grandparents "Nanny and Papa", Charles and Shirley Fritzen of La Porte. Several uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. He also leaves behind his buddy, Tim Anderson, his best friends of 10 years, Dom Luther and Mark Montez, his dear cousin "Sissy", Kalyn Jarrett, and his puppy Ernie.

A life celebration will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home, 602 Maple Ave., La Porte, IN, Wednesday, November, 20, 2013 at 5:30pm. Cremation will take place.

 

2014, South Bend, Saint Joseph Co., IN, Obituary

Published in South Bend Tribune on Mar. 16, 2014

John L. Hughes Sr., 84, passed away Friday, March 14, 2014, in his home surrounded by his family. John was born January 30, 1930, in South Branch, MI, to the late Samuel and Margaret (Duby) Hughes.

John married Marjorie (Dickey) Hughes, who preceded him in death along with his step-father, Eugene Scott; brother, Ronald Hughes; and sister, Barbara Hughes.

Survivors of John include his children, Donald (Penny) Hughes of South Bend, Debra (Richard) Dresser of Mishawaka, Robert (Patricia) Hughes of Coldwater, MI, Craig Hughes of South Bend, Tammy Blankenship of South Bend, Jeffery (Stephanie) Hughes of Moore, OK, and John (Demalynn) Hughes Jr. of South Bend; sisters, Ethel Guarjdo of Three Rivers, MI and Donna Hughes of Berrien Springs, MI, 23 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

John honorably served his country in the United States Army. He was a disabled veteran from the Korean War. He was a member of the VFW Post #9423. He was also a member at Post #284 where he served as an officer and proudly served as one of the honor guards for 8 years. John was a lifetime member at the Chain-O-Lakes Conservation Club. John retired from the Bendix Proving Grounds in 2002 after 13 years of service. He was a faithful member of the First Seventh-day Adventist Church of South Bend. He enjoyed mechanical work. He loved NASCAR. Go Earnhardt! Most of all he loved to spend time with his family; he adored his grandchildren.

Visitation for John will be 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday, March 18, 2014, and 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Wednesday, March 19, 2014, in St. Joseph Funeral Home, 1827 E. Ireland Rd.

A Funeral Ceremony will be celebrated at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, March 19, 2014, in the St. Joseph Funeral Home. 1827 E. Ireland Rd. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

St. Joseph Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Mary J.         52, 19Nov1958 - 16Feb2011,          South Bend, St Joseph, IN,               IL-337-50-3870

 

Scott                                                                                                       

 

+2012, Austin, Scott Co., IN, Obituary

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61288729/james-a-blankenship

James A "Jim" Blankenship, 59, of Austin IN, died Tuesday, November 2 2010 at his residence. He was born June 13 1951 in Scott County IN to Alvin Martin Blankenship & Susie Geneva Robinson Blankenship who preceded him in death.

Jim was married to Evelyn Kay Moore Blankenship who survives. He was retired from Cummins in Columbus IN & held memberships with Scottsburgh F&AM #572, Indianapolis Valley Scottish Rite; & Scott County Family Moose #2324.

Also surviving with his wife are daughter Kelly Blankenship; son Eric Blankenship & wife Staci; brother John Blankenship & wife Hazel; sister Reva Mae Baker & husband Earl & 3 grandchildren Jacob Bowling, Gage Bowling & Hailey Blankenship.

Funeral Services: 4pm, Saturday, November 6 2010, at the Stewart & Hoagland Funeral home 80 N 1st St, Scottsburg IN, with a private burial at a later date.

 

Shelby                                                                                                               

 

2011, Boggstown, Shelby Co., IN, Obituary

The Shelbyville News, (IN) - March 31, 2011

Joseph B. DeWitt, 62, of Boggstown, died Monday, March 28, 2011, surrounded by his family. Born Jan. 25, 1949, in Indianapolis, he was the son of Joseph Homer and Jane DeWitt.

Survivors include his loving wife, Jeannie DeWitt; children, Michael (Tina) DeWitt, Christopher (Amy) DeWitt, Shane DeWitt, Michele (Chris) Warren and Melissa (Billy) Scott; grandchildren, Joel, Aaron, Tucker, Josh, Denise, Sarah, Stacia, Grace, Mackenzie, Kristina and Joseph; brothers, Stephen DeWitt I and James (Mary) DeWitt; sister, Linda (Brian) Blankenship and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father and a nephew, Brian Keith Blankenship. Mr. DeWitt graduated from Whiteland Community High School in 1967. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served in Vietnam. Mr. DeWitt was an insurance salesman and had managed The Village Bowl bowling alley prior to working with Norman Zahn, learning to install carpet. He eventually started his own carpet business, retiring from his company in 2005. Joe's hobbies included caving, fishing, shooting pool and going to the casino, but most of all, spending time with his family and friends.

Family and friends will gather from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 1977 S. State Road 135 in Greenwood, with the funeral service immediately following. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Greenwood.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2012, Shelbyville, Shelby Co., IN, Obituary

The Shelbyville News, (IN) - July 24, 2012

Zoe Ann Blankenship, 77, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012, at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis, [Marion Co., IN].

Services will be announced by Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2012, Shelbyville, Shelby Co., IN, Obituary

The Shelbyville News, (IN) - July 25, 2012

Zoe Ann Blankenship, 77, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012, at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis[Marion Co., IN]. Born Feb. 25, 1935, in Fairland, she was the daughter of Kenneth L. Bowman and Frances (White) Perry.

She married Roy A. Blankenship on Sept. 7, 1974, and he preceded her in death Aug. 21, 1996.

Survivors include her daughter, Kelly L. (husband, Carl) Brown of Indianapolis; sons, Michael B. (wife, Debra J.) Waterbury of Westfield and Keith A. (wife, Christine Allen) Waterbury of Eugene, Ore.; brother, Kenneth L. (wife, Dorothy) Bowman of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Andrea M. Waterbury-Heath, Jeremy M. (wife, Andrea) Waterbury, Steven M. Waterbury, Brandon (wife, Cindy) Waterbury, Benjamin D. Elsbury, Jamie L. Elsbury, Theanna Allen and Tam Myers; and great-grandchildren, Jule Elsbury and Lindsey Waterbury.

She was also preceded in death by her parents. Mrs. Blankenship was a lifelong resident of Shelby County and graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1953. She retired in 1995 as an administrative assistant at Indiana National Guard Armory in Shelbyville, after more than 20 years of service. Mrs. Blankenship was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, and she enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, attending functions at the Moose and 40 & 8 clubs, traveling and IU basketball.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 27, 2012, at and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 28, 2012, at the Freeman Family Funeral Homes. Interment will be at Fairland Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Shelby Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Wanda Jewel 63, 03Nov1946 - 26Mar2010,        Shelbyville, Shelby, IN,                  IN-314-52-7265

 

Starke                                                                                                                

 

+2014, North Judson, Starke Co., IN, Funeral

http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Caroline-A-Blankenship-101690614

Caroline A Blankenship, September 27, 1918 - September 13, 2014

Caroline A. Blankenship, Age 95, of North Judson, IN passed away September 13, 2014 In Knox, IN.

Friends may call after 11 AM CT Thursday, September 18, 2014 with Funeral Services 1 PM CT at the O'Donnell Funeral Home, Inc., North Judson, IN. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery, North Judson, IN.

 

Sullivan                                                                                                             

 

+2013, Merom, Sullivan Co., IN, Obituary

The Tribune-Star, (Terre Haute, IN) - November 11, 2013

Bill Mann, 71, of Merom, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis at 4:22 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. Bill was born Dec. 24, 1941, in Indianapolis, to Oren W. Mann and Mary Alice Blankenship Mann.

He is survived by his wife, Diane Spaulding Mann, whom he married on Aug. 24, 1963; survivors also include a daughter, Carey Lynn Mann of Charlotte, N.C.; sons, Jeff (Kyra) Mann of Merom and Danny (Jennifer) Mann of Sullivan; a sister, Karen Mann of San Jose, Calif.; and five grandchildren. Bill was a graduate of Southport High School in Southport, Ind., Purdue University, and was a member of numerous organizations.

Services will be Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013, at 2 p.m. with Harold Medsker officiating in Holmes Memorial Chapel, in Sullivan. Visitation is on Tuesday from 3 to 8 p.m. with Masonic memorial service at 7 p.m. There will be a private burial at a later date in Merom Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2010, Shelburn, Sullivan Co., IN, Obituary

http://tribstar.com/obituaries/x1174308096/Richard-J-Blankenship/  ,
The Tribune-Star

Richard J. Blankenship, 57, of Shelburn, went to his well-deserved Heavenly rest on Sunday, May 23, 2010, in Sullivan County Community Hospital. Born Feb. 10, 1953, in Sullivan, he was the son of Norval Blankenship and Mary K. (Arnold) Blankenship. He married Donna Mears on Dec. 17, 1983, and she survives.

Richard was a graduate of Rosedale High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force, and later joined the Indiana National Guard. He was a staunch supporter of the Sullivan County Humane Shelter, participating in their foster pets program. He was well known for random acts of kindness, often paying bills or buying groceries for those in need. Despite suffering painful disabilities, he was an inspiration to others, continuing to live life to the fullest.

He will be forever missed by his father, wife, two sons, Dennis Robins Jr. and wife Penny of Terre Haute, and Brian Robins and wife Angela Myers of Terre Haute; three sisters, Ruby Johnson and husband Tim of Burnett, Deborah Sons and husband Michael of Terre Haute, and Stephania Kaiserling and husband Stephen of Orange Park, Fla.; two brothers, Stephen Blankenship of Fontanet, and David Blankenship of Terre Haute; five grandchildren, Brandon, Brayden, Riley, Ashlyn and Shalyn Robins, all of Terre Haute; parents-in-law, Sandra Blair of Terre Haute, and Billie and Patricia Mears of Carbon; sisters and brothers-in-law, Bonnie and John Abel, Pamela and Barry Girton, Rita and Edward Johnson, Sherry and Fred Gordon, Roger Blair, James Blair, and Sherry Mears; as well as a large and loving extended family and innumerable friends. He was preceded in death by his mother; and a sister, Darlene Wilson.

Memorial services will be at 3 p.m., with the Rev. James Neice officiating. The Terre Haute Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 972 will perform military burial rites at the funeral home following services.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Sullivan Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Richard J.     57, 10Feb1953 - 23May2010,          Shelburn, Sullivan, IN,                    IN-306-64-9027

 

Tippecanoe                                                                                            

 

2010, Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN, Obituary

http://www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com/obituaries.php?detail&ID=1924

Ernest C. “Ernie” Brown, 66, of Lafayette, died on Sunday, October 24, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Hospital East. Born on February 27, 1944 in Virginia, he was the son of the late Jesse and Bertha Helton Brown.

He married Julia “Julie” Ellison on October 31, 1968 in Otterbein, IN and she survives. Mr. Brown was owner/operator of Ernest Brown Roofing and Remodeling. He retired due to health in 2005. He had previously worked for Speers Building Materials in Lafayette. He was a member of the Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing and building cabinets and shelving.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters: Debbie Brown and Rita Schneidt (husband, Roger) both of Lafayette, and Ann Keen of Virginia; two sons: Ernest “Tony” Brown, Jr. (wife, Tammy) of Lafayette and Randall Blankenship of Virginia; two sisters: Ruby Lester (husband, James) and Nancy Brown both of Virginia; and one brother: Leroy Brown of North Carolina. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by 5 brothers and sisters.

Service Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Hippensteel funeral home. Burial to follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park.

 

+2010, Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN, Obituary

http://www.jconline.com/article/201012130200/OBITS/12130311?odyssey=mod_related_topix

Rondel "Ron" Lee Blankenship, 74, of Lafayette, died at 1:15 a.m. Sunday, December 12, 2010, at Clarian Arnett Hospital. Born Feb. 22, 1936, in Muhlenburg County, Ky., he was the son of the late Osby and Belva Hardison Blankenship.

On June 2, 1958, he married Wilma J. Shamp and she survives. Mr. Blankenship worked for Purdue at Throckmorton Farm near Romney as farm manager for 41 years. He was a member of Elston Presbyterian Church, Eagles Lodge 347 and the Elstonites.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Joy Senasac, (husband: Steve) of Lafayette, and Peggy Mattison (husband: Mark) of Chesterfield, Mo.; one son, Gary Blankenship (wife: Angie), of Linden; two sisters, Betty Boggess (husband: Junior), of Greenville, Kentucky, and Cora Mae Holbrook, of Louisville, Kentucky; and one brother, Harold Blankenship (wife; Joetta) of Lafayette. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren Angela Arnold (husband: Matt), Heath Blankenship, Hayden Blankenship, Kelli Mattison, Michael Mattison.

Preceding in death with his parents are a sister, Corrine Lee; a grandson, Paul White; and a son-in-law, Allen White.

Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, with funeral service at 10 a.m Thursday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel. Pastor Rick Ryan is officiating. Burial will be at Meadowview Cemetery Lafayette.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

 

2011, Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN, Obituary

The Evening Leader, (St. Marys, OH) - December 17, 2011

Ruth May Hubbard, 74, of Lafayette, passed away at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011. She was born on Jan. 20, 1937, in St. Marys, to Howard and Ruth Boroff Thomas, and they preceded her in death. On Jan. 6, 1956, in Lafayette, she married Elmer Hubbard, and he preceded her in death.

She is survived by two daughters, Rebecca R. (Bob) Zeck of Lafayette and Karen S. (Scott) Eisert of West Lafayette; two sons, Thomas E. (Ann) Hubbard of Peru, Ind., and Timothy W. Hubbard of Los Angeles, Calif.; a brother, Dale (Mary Ann) Thomas of Wapakoneta; seven grandchildren, Chris Zeck, Adam J. Blankenship , Tina Zeck, Stacy Peterson, Candice Goss, Brent Hubbard and Emilie Hubbard; four great grandchildren, Taylor Blankenship , Tye Blankenship , Aiden Zeck and Isabella Goss.

She was preceded in death by five brothers, John Thomas, Ross Thomas, Doyt Thomas, Glen Thomas and Carl Thomas; a sister, Edith Harner; a great-granddaughter, Dinah Zeck. She worked as a nurse's aid, and in Central Scheduling at St. Elizabeth Hospital for 40 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, including her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and her cats and dogs.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, with visitation one hour before the service at Simplicity Funeral Care, 1608 Schuyler Ave., Lafayette, Ind., with the Rev. Sunday Bunch officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2013, Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN, Obituary

Published in the Journal & Courier from April 1 to April 2, 2013

Steven P. Senasec, 63, of Lafayette, passed away at 2:49 PM Sunday, March 31, 2013 at St. Elizabeth East after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born December 17, 1949, in Lafayette, to the late Paul and Edna Moore Senasec.

He graduated from Wainwright High School. On July 10, 2009 he married Joy L. Blankenship White in Clarks Hill and she survives. Steven was a tool maker at Fairfield Manufacturing for 41 years before retiring in 2011. Steven was a member of Dayton Presbyterian Church but had been attending Clarks Hill Christian Church. He was a railroad enthusiast and enjoyed antiques, shooting and a member of the NRA. He also greatly enjoyed spending time in his shop at home.

Surviving along with his wife Joy and the mother of his children Angie Kelly, are children Nikki Lee (husband Troy), Trent Senasec (wife Katrina), Matt Senasec (wife Christina) all of of Lafayette, step daughter Angela Arnold (husband Matt) of Noblesville; a brother Troy A. Senasec (wife Tami) of Mulberry; six Grandchildren - Paige, Brady, Wesley, Addy, Will, Ryan and two on the way.

Visitation will be 5 to 8 pm Wednesday April 3, 2013 at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel with funeral services at 10:00 am Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel 400 Twyckenham Blvd Lafayette, IN 47909 with Rev. Steven Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Meadow View Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2013, Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN, Death

Published in the Journal & Courier from April 27 to April 28, 2013

Cynthia Blankenship Dexter, 60, of Lafayette, died Friday, April 26, 2013.

 Arrangements pending at Simplicity Funeral Care.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2014, Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN, Obituary

Published in the Journal & Courier on July 15, 2014

Marjorie Ann (Shamp) Robinette, 76, passed away at 4:44 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at IU Health Arnett Hospital. Born November 22, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Darwin L. and Helen B. (Mitton) Shamp. She was a graduate of Otterbein High School.

Marjorie married George W. Robinette on April 7, 1956 in Warren County and he survives. She worked as a waitress at Four Boys Manor on Teal Road and in maintenance at Lafayette Venetian Blind before retiring. She was a member of Williamsport Church of Christ. Marjorie enjoyed cookouts at the lake, baking, playing Solitare on the computer, watching game shows, spending time with her family, and especially loved her dog, Boomer.

Surviving with her husband are two sons, William "Bill" Robinette (wife, Glenda) of West Lafayette and Bob Robinette of Otterbein, a daughter, Jennie Batta (husband, Bob) of Lafayette, a brother, Larry Shamp (wife, Susie) of Summerfield, FL, two sisters, Wilma Blankenship of Lafayette and Marilyn Smith (husband, Ken) of Oklahoma, a daughter-in-law, Patty Robinette, and a sister-in-law, Madeline Linke. Six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren also survive.

She was preceded in death by a son Clifton L. Robinette, a brother Don Shamp, and a sister Betty Smith.

Funeral service 1 p.m., Thursday, at the Hippensteel Funeral Home, with Evangelist Rob Dispennett officiating. Entombment to follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Public Records: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KTPB-L12

Wilma J Blankenship – b.18May1939 - Residence 2007: Lafayette, IN

Relatives: Rondel Blankenship, Rondell L. Blankenship

 

2014, Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN, Obituary

http://soller-baker.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1397879

Deana M. Corbin-Smith, 49, of Lafayette, IN, died Saturday 12:43 am September 6, 2014 at St Elizabeth East ER. She may now rest peacefully following a lengthy battle with End Stage Renal Failure (ESRD). Deana was born January 29, 1965, in Lafayette, IN, to Edward L. Corbin and Linda Beck Blankenship.

She graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School. She began working Mary Lou Donuts during high school and Central Labs where she would meet her future husband Terry L. Smith and they were married on January 22,1988.Deana later worked as a phlebotomist at Lafayette Home Hospital and St Elizabeth Central. She enjoyed the time spent with family and friends.

Surviving are Husband, Terry L. Smith. Sons, Ryan L. Corbin and Michael T. Smith. Mother, Linda Blankenship, Two grandchildren. Brothers, Jeffery Corbin(Janet), Edward L. Corbin Jr.(Phyllis),James D. Corbin. Three step brothers John Corbin (Nancy), Kenny Corbin, Ronald Corbin, Two step sisters Peggy Scott, Sarah Corbin(Frank) all of Lafayette, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service 12 noon Saturday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel. Pastor Dan Sager will officiate. Burial will be at Concord Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by Father, Edward L. Corbin, sister, Elizabeth A. Corbin.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Linda Blankenship - 27May1935 - https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KTPT-4X7

 

+2014, West Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN, Obituary

Published in the Journal & Courier on Mar. 30, 2014

Marcelyn J. Goetz, 82, of Fowler, passed away Friday, March 28, 2014 at her residence. She was born January 30, 1932 in Morocco, In, to the late Donald and Ardis Dorton.

On May 11, 1949, she married Robert P. Goetz who preceded her in death on May 24, 1994.

Marce was a loving wife and mother and very dedicated to her family. She enjoyed living on the farm as a homemaker. She took pleasure in all kinds of music and loved to sing and dance. Marce was a devoted member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of St. Anne's Society.

She is survived by her eight children, Debra Pruitt (Tim), Polly Levin, Nancy Parham (Wally), Dean Goetz (Gail), Don Goetz (Tammy), DeAnn Gardner (Mark), David Goetz (Jan) and Daniel Goetz. Also surviving are her sister Connie Blankenship, and brother Dean Dorton (Phyllis). She is also survived by seventeen grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Marilyn Hiestand, and three sons-in-law, Steve Ahler, Roger Peercy and Ted Levin.

Funeral Mass will be at 10 am., Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial is in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Tipton                                                                                                               

 

2012, Tipton, Tipton Co., IN, Obituary

The Times, (Noblesville, IN) - June 14, 2012

Frank Hamilton Baxter, 79, passed away Wednesday June 13, 2012 at Millers Merry Manor in Tipton. Born Aug. 27, 1932 in Clay County, Tenn. he was the son of Perry and Sophia (Clancy) Baxter.

He was a 1951 graduate of Tipton High School and played center on the Tipton Blue Devils Basketball team. On Dec. 15, 1951 Frank married Judy Burwell and they had been married over 60 years. He was a meat cutter by trade, over the years he had worked at Kroger's and had worked as a meat cutter and store manager for Carter's Supermarket in Tipton before going to work at the Tipton Meat Market. He then concluded his career working for Wisher Foods and then White's Meat Market before retiring in 1998. He also had farmed for Carl Alexander years ago. After retiring in 1998 he and Judy started mowing a couple of yards in the Kempton area and soon had over 25 yards to care for up until January of 2012 when they both took full time retirement. He was a member and past Deacon at the Kempton Christian Church. He was a member of the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association and was State Champ in 1985 and place second in the state in 1986. He was a founding member of the Tipton Horseshoe Pitcher's League and did the actual construction of the pits located on South Street. In his spare time he enjoyed basketball, NASCAR, fishing, hunting rabbit, and traveling to watch the grandchildren participate in anything athletic or a school activity.

Survivors include his wife, Judy Baxter of Tipton; daughters, Genny Zetterberg and husband Ike of Sheridan, Becky Coleman of Tipton, Teri Johnson of Tipton; and grandchildren, Lora (Jared) Stayton, Robert (Nancy) Zetterberg, Brenda (Jason) Blankenship , Amanda Zetterberg, Sara (Daniel) Wiggington, Matt (Jeni) Coleman, Annie (J.R.) Winegar, and Zach (Lauren) Johnson; great grandchildren, Jara, Laila, Victoria, Chloe, Kendra, Gabriel; and siblings, Geneva Grishaw, Charles Baxter, and Carolyn Young all of Tipton.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, George Baxter; and son in law, Rick Coleman.

Funeral service is 10 a.m. Saturday at the Porter Funeral Home in Tipton with the Rev. Brian Wik officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2012, Tipton, Tipton Co., IN, Obituary

The Times, (Noblesville, IN) - December 20, 2012

Judy M. Baxter, 79, of Tipton passed away Dec. 18, 2012 at Millers Merry Manor in Tipton. Born Feb. 1, 1933 in Birch Tree, Mo., she was the daughter of James and Lucile (Merrick) Burwell.

On Dec. 15, 1951 she married Frank Baxter and he passed away on June 3, 2012. She had worked at Helm's Grocery in Arcadia, Carter's Supermarket in Tipton and retired in 1997 from the Tipton Community School Corporation after 32 years as cook and cafeteria manager at Tipton High School. After her retirement she, along with her husband Frank began mowing yards in the Kempton area caring for 25 lawns before fully retiring in 2012. She was a 1951 graduate of Jackson Central High School in Arcadia, a member of the Kempton Christian Church where she was a past Deaconess, a longtime Sunday School teacher and enjoyed participating in the Women's Bible Study. In her spare time she was an avid reader, a devoted Indiana University Basketball fan and she often traveled with Frank serving as scorekeeper at various horse shoe pitching events across the state.

Survivors include her daughters, Genny Zetterberg and husband Ike of Sheridan, Becky Coleman of Tipton, Teri Johnson of Tipton along with grandchildren; Lora (Jared) Stayton, Robert (Nancy) Zetterberg, Brenda (Jason) Blankenship. Amanda Zetterberg, Sara (Daniel) Wiggington, Matt (Jeni) Coleman, Annie (J.R.) Winegar, and Zach (Lauren) Johnson; seven great grandchildren, Jara, Laila, Victoria, Chloe, Kendra, Gabriel, Braxton; and siblings; Jim Burwell, of Norman, Okla., Geraldine Miller of Atlanta, Jack Burwell of Noblesville, and Joey Burwell of Sheridan.

Funeral service is 10 a.m. Saturday at the Porter Funeral Home, 726 E. North St. in Tipton, with the Rev. Brian Wik officiating. Interment will take place in Tipton's Fairview Cemetery at a later date.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Vanderburgh                                                                                                   

 

2011, Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN, Obituary

The Herald, (Jasper, IN) March 7, 2011

Adeline Edna Rogier, 85, Evansville, died Friday, March 4, 2011, at Deaconess Hospital, Evansville. She was born in St. Louis July 6, 1925, to Martin Henry and Amanda B. (Lankau) Rieser.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Stephen (Beverly) V. Blankenship and Patricia J. Barrett, both of Evansville; one son, Michael G. Rogier, Jasper; a brother, Roland R. Rieser, Arnold, Mich.; and two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Stanley Rogier, who died in 2006; a sister, Verna C. Brunner; and four brothers, Martin, Emil, Frances and Irvin Rieser.

The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. CST Tuesday at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 600 Herndon Drive, Evansville. Entombment will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Mausoleum, Evansville.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2012, Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN, Obituary

The Messenger, (Madisonville, KY) - July 10, 2012

Terry E. Templeton, 62, of Evansville, died at his home after a long illness. He worked at CSX Railroad as a railroad foreman and retired after 35 years. He was an avid songwriter and musician and loved fishing and gold prospecting. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.

Terry is survived by his wife of 16 years, Sheila Goodson Templeton; daughter Kim Arnett and husband Doug of Lexington; step sons, Jeff Welte and wife Kim of Evansville and Derek Blankenship of Bradenton, Fla.; grandchildren, Kyle, Evan, and Ryan Arnett, Collin, Ashlie and Caleb Welte, great-granddaughter Kynlie Welte; half brothers Steve, Scott and Gary Templeton; and several nieces and nephews. Terry was also a guardian to Alexis Grosse.

Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at Ziemer Funeral Home North Chapel, 6300 N. First Ave., Evansville, with a time of remembrance following at 2 p.m. at the funeral home.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2012, Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN, Obituary

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Doris-Schwartz&lc=2684&pid=160731602&mid=5288112

Doris Jean Schwartz passed away on October 29th at her home. She was born to Opal and Jacob Gardner in May, 1927.

She graduated from Bosse High School and Lockyear's Business College. After graduating from Lockyear's, she was a receptionist for Drs. Hefti and Hoopes. Doris enjoyed traveling with her husband and always enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and many friends. She was active with Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts while her children were young. She was very active at Garvinwood Baptist Church for many years and played the piano for several quartets. She is now a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ.

Doris is survived by her husband of 65 years, Melvin, a daughter, Jane Hodge (Husband, John), a son, Thomas (Wife, Gloria) three grandchildren, Michele Blankenship (James), Chad Schwartz, Joshua Hodge (Lauren) and three great grandchildren, Arielle, Jacob and Ashleigh Blankenship.

Services will be 1:00 PM, Wednesday, October 31, 2012, at Alexander Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel officiated by Rev. Lynn Marino.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2012, Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN, Obituary

Published in Courier Press on November 5, 2012

James "Jim" C. Moseley, 84, of Evansville, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2012, at his home. He was born in Ohio County, Ky., on December 28, 1927, to James and Leava (Maddox) Moseley.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of nearly 50 years, Evelyn (Schirle) Moseley. He often said that, "Evelyn was the best thing that ever happened to me and was truly the wind beneath my wings". After her death, Jim could be seen many mornings walking at Eastland Mall. He would walk almost 4 miles a day.

Jim joined the United States Navy and served on the destroyer, USS William Dean Hawkins. He sailed around the world on the ship passing through the Suez and Panama Canals. He received the China Service Medal. For many years, James was a bus driver for the Evansville schools. In the 1960s, he helped develop the bus routes for the school system in the county. He enjoyed transporting students on his bus for the numerous high school sporting events including the North High School Basketball State Championship in 1967. Jim and his wife, Evelyn, owned and operated Mountain Valley Water for 23 years. They retired in 1991. It is still family owned today. Family was very important to Jim. He dearly loved his wife, Evelyn, and his children. He was generous to both his immediate and extended families. We will miss him and will not forget him or Mom.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn; grandson, Bryan Gladish; brothers, Thurman and Herman Moseley; and sister, Gracie Hall.

Jim is survived by his children, Linda Moseley, Michael Moseley, Rebecca (Thomas) Lynch, Barbara Gladish, Nancy (Roger) Lutz, and Carrie (Bruce) Sammet; grandchildren, Delana, Daphne, and John Davis, Brittany and James Moseley, Ian Lynch, Nicholas, Aaron, and Jason Gladish, Kristen, Eric, and Jennifer Blankenship, Samantha and Megan Sammet; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Arthur, Richard and Kenneth Moseley; and sisters, Mary Lindsey, Ruby Fulton, and Gladys Lyons.

Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, November 8, 2012, at Christ Lutheran Church, 200 West Mill Road, Evansville, IN 47710, officiated by Rev. Arlene Okey, with entombment at Sunset Memorial Park. The Vanderburgh County Retired Veterans Memorial Club will perform military rites at the cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2013, Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN, Obituary

Published in Courier Press on March 2, 2013

Mary Catherine Blankenship, 84, of Evansville passed away Thursday February 28, 2013 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Mary was a graduate of DePaul School of Nursing in St. Louis, MO and worked as a RN until she began her family. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church and St. Monica Alter Society. She and her husband Dan had 13 children; they and their families were the love of her life.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Dan R. Blankenship; son, Gerard Blankenship and daughter-in-law, Charlotte Blankenship.

She is survived by her sons, Steven Blankenship and wife Beverly, Dave Blankenship, Rick Blankenship, Larry Blankenship and wife Robin, Tom Blankenship and wife Lisa, Tony Blankenship and wife Kim, Eddie Blankenship, Pat Blankenship and wife Leigh, and Ben Blankenship and wife Debra; daughters, Kathy Blankenship, Maureen Blankenship and Carol (Blankenship) Exline and husband Bob; 19 grandchildren,; 7 great grandchildren; brother, Robert Metheney.

Visitation will be from 2:00 - 8:00 pm Sunday March 3, 2013 at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 S. Hebron Ave., Evansville, IN 47714 with a memorial service at 7:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am Monday March 4, 2013 at the church with Fr. Alex Zenthoefer officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2013, Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN, Obituary

Published in Courier Press on April 27, 2013

Corinne Louise Garris-Hardesty, 59, of Evansville, Indiana returned to Our Father on Friday, April 26, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family and friends. Corinne was born on January 1, 1954. She was the 3rd of 8 children born to John "Dutch" and Dolores Eleanor Shoemaker of Evansville.

She graduated from Reitz Memorial High School class of 1972. Corinne was employed at Service Merchandise for almost 20 years and Vectren for more than 10 where she reluctantly retired from due to illness. Because of her strong work ethic, loyalty and intelligence, she advanced herself to management positions at both companies. Her greatest success was as a mother of four children for whom she made countless sacrifices without complaint or regret. She was a lifelong resident of Evansville and enjoyed camping, boating and spending her time with family. Her children never went without and she made sure every special occasion was joyous for all.

Corinne was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 24 years, Brenton Lee Garris; brothers, Steven, Richard, Michael, Brian; sister, Charlotte Blankenship.

She is survived by her husband, Tom Hardesty; children, Jason Stefanovich, Shannon (Stefanovich) Blassaras of Arizona, Jeffrey and Adam Garris; grandchildren, Robby Jr., Tessie, Shelby, Kelsey, Piper, Kyrsten, Aiden, Caydence and Brantley; sister, Jan (Michael) Herron; brother, Donald Shoemaker all of Evansville; also by several nephews, a niece and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Ave., Evansville, IN 47711.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2013, Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN, Obituary

Published in Courier Press on July 24, 2013, Evansville, Indiana

Morgan E. "Paps" Kemp, 83, of Evansville, passed away Tuesday July 23, 2013 at his home. He was born December 16, 1929 in Owensboro, KY to Dutzel and Minnie Lee (Crowe) Kemp.

As Morgan's soul was lifted to heaven, he was surrounded by many loved ones. Morgan had a unique sense of humor, he could always make light of any situation. He enjoyed gathering his family together and sharing his stories of "Avondale Adventures".  Morgan drove for Consolidated Freightways for many years and was a member of the Teamsters Union. He attended Cathedral of Praise.

Morgan was preceded in death by his wife, Betty (Cole) Kemp in 2006 and son, Eugene "Buster" Kemp in 2013.

He is survived by his daughters, Brenda Foster, Teresa Merritt (Ed) and Pamela Meyer (Rick) all of Evansville; grandchildren, Eugene Kemp, Wendy Hildenbrandt, Larry Foster, Thomas Foster, Tina Blankenship, Joey Merritt, Valerie Halsema, Rickie Meyer and Betty Jo Meyer; 17 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; brothers, Donald and William Kemp; sister, Japonia Kemp and very caring nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will begin at 10:00 am Friday July 26, 2013 at the Ziemer Funeral Home North Chapel, 6300 N First Ave., Evansville, IN 47710, with Rev. Bret Myers officiating. Burial will be at Locust Hill Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2013, Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN, Obituary

Published in Courier Press on Nov. 30, 2013

Gloria G. (Sprinkle) Schwartz, 65, of Evansville, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2013, at her home. She was born March 10, 1948, in Evansville, Ind., to the late Galen and Verneda Sprinkle.

Gloria received her BA degree from Indiana State University and her Masters degree from the University of Evansville. She was a Recreational Therapist at Welborn Hospital and Parkside Lodge Mulberry Center. She was also a substitute teacher and an assistant to the girls' basketball coach at Reitz High School, with her first teaching job being in Kentland, Ind. When Ivy Tech received funds from a Welborn Foundation Grant in 2003, she was hired to open and run the fitness center at Ivy Tech. She retired from Ivy Tech in March as the Director of Fitness and Wellness. In 2012 she won the Staff Award for Excellence.

Gloria was on the board of "Smoke Free Evansville" and served on the Board of Youth First where she was a leader of the Strengthening Families Program and an Adventure Facilitator. She was also a member at St. Paul's UCC where she was an elder and on the council. Gloria coordinated the first women's basketball team for the Senior Olympics in 2005. She also loved her "Y Buddies" and successfully completed four half marathons in 2006 to 2008. She loved her family, spending time with her grandchildren, and attending their sporting events.

Gloria was preceded in death by her parents; sister-in-law, Barbara Gayle Sprinkle in June, 2013; and her mother-in-law, Doris Schwartz.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Tom Schwartz, of Evansville; daughter, Michele Blankenship (James,) of Boonville, Ind.; son, Chad Schwartz, of Evansville; grandchildren, Arielle, Jacob, Ashleigh Blankenship; brothers, Gary Sprinkle and Richard Sprinkle (Barbara Ann), both of Evansville; lifelong friend and caregiver, Pam Strasser; father-in-law, Melvin Schwartz; sister-in-law, Jane (John) Hodge; nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and nephews.

Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, December 2, 2013, at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 2227 W. Michigan, officiated by Rev. Lynn Marino, with burial in Alexander Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2013, Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN, Obituary

Published in Courier Press on Dec. 8, 2013

Tyler Joseph Alan Foster, 20, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2013. Tyler was born in Evansville, Indiana on December 23, 1992. He loved hunting, fishing and following the Cubs and Jeff Gordon.

Tyler is survived by his mother, Angie (Mike) Bradley; father, Tom (Dawn) Foster; sister, Lindsey Foster; aunts, Tracie (Terry) Dewig and Tina (Matt) Blankenship; uncles, Jeff (Lindsay) Beck and Larry Foster; grandparents, Alan and Joann Beck and Brenda Foster, mentor, Don Riley all of Evansville, IN.

Friends may visit from 8:00 AM until 9:00 AM on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Ave., Evansville, IN 47711 with a graveside service to follow at Locust Hill Cemetery with Pastor Bret Myers officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2013, Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN, Obituary

Published in Courier Press on Dec. 18, 2013

Lois (Pat) Adcock, 87, passed away on December 17, 2013 at her residence in Evansville. She was born on November 7, 1926 to Curtis and Beatrice Jackson. Lois had worked for Zenith for 20 years. She enjoyed gardening, animals, the outdoors and crafting.

Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Ollie, and by her daughter, Doris Hall.

Survivors include her daughters, Sherry Saltzman and Charlotte Jackson; grandchildren, Matt (Tina) Blankenship, Brett (Chasidy) Blankenship, Ryan (Erica) Scherzinger, Teresa (Mike) Deller, Robert (Jennifer) Johnson, and Brenda Johnson; 17 great-grandchildren and 6 great great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2014, Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN, Obituary

Published in Courier Press on Apr. 24, 2014

Richard Goad, 90, of Evansville, passed away at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at Golden Living Center Woodlands. [Newburgh, Warrick Co., IN]. Richard was born August 18, 1923 in Evansville the son of the late Richard and Marguerite (Haley) Goad and attended Reitz Memorial High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during WWII and was a member of the Army Reserves and VFW Post #1114. Richard was a member of Nativity Catholic Church. He retired from Bucyrus Erie and was a member of the 25 Year Club.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Elizabeth (Hayhurst) Goad, of Evansville; daughters, Elizabeth Kessler, of Evansville, and Rebecca Blankenship (Keith), and Donna DeWig (Dave), both of Mount Vernon, Ind.; son, Ronald Goad (Ruth), of Evansville; sister, Mary Fallen, of Evansville; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Anna Marie Kumar; and siblings, Margaret Knight and Robert Goad.

Mass of a Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Nativity Catholic Church, 3635 Pollack Ave., Evansville with Father Henry Kuykendall officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2014, Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN, Obituary

Published in Courier Press on Aug. 11, 2014

Elizabeth Goad, 88, of Evansville, passed away, Saturday, August 9, 2014, at Woodlands Golden Living Center, [Newburgh, Warrick Co., IN]. She was born June 1, 1926, in Evansville, to Russell and Delta (Heironimus) Hayhurst.

During World War II Betty worked at Servel and retired from Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation. She was a member of Nativity Catholic church and VFW 1114 ladies auxiliary. She enjoyed being with her children, grandchildren, sewing and baking.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Goad, in April 2014; and daughter, Anna Marie Kumar in May 2002.

She is survived by her daughters, Betty Kessler of, Evansville, Becky Blankenship (Keith) and Donna DeWig (Dave), both of Mt. Vernon; son, Ronald Goad (Ruth), of Evansville; grandchildren, Brandon, Allison and Ashley Lancaster, Jackie Cobb, Damien DeWig, Katie and Sam Goad and Lane and Lillie Blankenship; great-grandchildren, Kassandra and Jaygan Lancaster and Tyler Osborne.

Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 S. Hebron Ave., Evansville, IN 47714,with Fr. Tom Kessler officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2014, Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN, Obituary

Evansville Courier & Press (IN) Date: December 20, 2014

Eric Lee Ferrell, 43, of Evansville, Ind., formerly of Harrisburg, passed away at his home in Evansville, Sun., Dec. 14, 2014. He was born May 28, 1971, in Eldorado.

Survived by his mother, Judy (Bethel) Blankenship ; sons, Jonathan Ferrell, Gabe Maher; fiancé, Tammy Feth; siblings, Jody Cantrell, Tina Hermanson, Quinton Ferrell, Jerry Ferrell.

There will be a private family service. Vickery Funeral Chapel of Shawneetown in charge of arrangements.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Vigo                                                                                                                   

 

+2011, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., IN, Obituary    

The Tribune-Star, (Terre Haute, IN) - February 3, 2011

Adeline Arnett, 93, of Terre Haute died Tuesday evening, Feb. 1, 2011, in Union Hospital. She was the owner and operator of Jim's Cleaners and Jim's Tux Shop. She was born Sept. 23, 1917 in Hazel Green, Ky., to Leonard Curtis Neff Sr. and Ida Mae Blankenship Neff.

Her husband, James Elliott Arnett Sr., preceded her in death on June 11, 1975.

Survivors include her three children and their spouses, Karen and Lou Ater, Jamie and William Smock, and James E. Arnett Jr. and Paula Arnett, all of Terre Haute; four grandchildren: James DeLoach Jr. of Terre Haute, Colette Straschnov and her husband George of Sarasota, Fla., Ryhn Smock of Indianapolis, and Karly Smock of Boulder, Colo.; and three great-grandchildren, Garrett, Sydney and Marina Straschnov.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Ida Neff; a brother, Leonard Curtis Neff Jr.; and a sister, Maxine South.

 Addie and her husband, James, founded Jim's Cleaners and Jim's Tux Shop in 1955. They operated multiple stores in Evansville, Ind., Mattoon, Ill., and Terre Haute. She worked in the business since its formation in 1955 and was the recipient of the "Businesswoman of the Year Award" in 2004. She was a past member of the Woman's Department Club, Country Club of Terre Haute and Elks Club, and volunteered extensively at Union Hospital.

Private funeral services and burial in Highland Lawn Cemetery will take place Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2011, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., IN, Obituary

The Tribune-Star, (Terre Haute, IN) - July 17, 2011

Ramona Anderson, 81, Terre Haute, and formerly of Avon, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2011. She was born March 29, 1930, in Terre Haute, the daughter of the late Richard and Margaret (O'Hern) McDaniel. She served in the U.S. Air Force as a nurse during the Korean War. She retired in 2001, as a charge nurse from Westview Hospital.

She is survived by her children, Mark Anderson of Westfield, Michael Anderson and wife Christi of Lebanon, and Lisa Anderson of Avon; seven grandchildren, Kimberly and Sierra Anderson, Patrick, Andrew, Christopher Anderson, and Tyler and Jack Solomon; great-grandson, Caleb; sister, Marcella Blankenship and husband Norval of Terre Haute; two brothers, Richard McDaniel and Ted McDaniel and wife Sandy of Terre Haute; and her beloved Pug, Brittney.

There are not any public services planned. Arrangements were entrusted to Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center Carmel.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2011, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., IN, Obituary

The Tribune-Star, (Terre Haute, IN) - August 2, 2011

Adosha Katherine Bunch Cox, 78, of Terre Haute, formerly of West Terre Haute, passed away at 10:26 p.m. Friday, July 29, 2011, in Royal Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center in Terre Haute. She was born May 22, 1933, in West Terre Haute to Carl Bunch and Cecil E. Blankenship Bunch.

Survivors include her husband, Louis Cox; her children, Louis Cox Jr., James Cox, Mike Cox, Rick Cox, Tony Cox, James Simmons, Carla Switzer, Sue Ella Cates, Peggy Hammond, Joanie Johnson, and Dolly Stevens; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday in Fitzpatrick Funeral Home.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2013, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., IN, Obituary

The Tribune-Star, (Terre Haute, IN) - February 6, 2013

Shirley Smith, 55, of Terre Haute, passed away Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, at her residence. She was born in Kentucky on May 6, 1957, to Leo Ferguson and Verna Estepp Blankenship. She had a passion for fishing, bird watching, dogs and dolphins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Juanita Johnson.

She is survived by her husband, Loren Smith, whom she married May 20, 1988; a daughter, Heather Blankenship of Terre Haute; step daughters, Angie Smith and Jennifer Lee Smith, both of Crawfordsville; two brothers, Richard Blankenship and wife Jeanie, and Ernie Blankenship and wife Sue, all of Terre Haute; two sisters, Ruth Blankenship , and Fay Sayer and husband Michael, all of Florida; three grandchildren, Gaige Cordell, Tianna Farley and Neena Farley; two aunts and one uncle; several nieces and nephews, and great nieces and great-nephews.

Services will be Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at 2 p.m., at Greiner Funeral Home, 2005 N. 13th St. The Rev. Jeff Lee will be officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant View Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2013, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., IN, Obituary

The Tribune-Star, (Terre Haute, IN) - May 13, 2013

Dolores Dee Brandom, 83, of Terre Haute, passed away on May 10, 2013, at 2:02 p.m. She was born Dec. 23, 1929, to Orval Greely Blankenship and Victoria Elizabeth Jane (Jones) Blankenship.

She graduated from Pimento High School in 1948. Dolores was a member of Seventh-Day Adventist Church, in Terre Haute. She was a talented artist and an eclectic collector of art and other unusual items. She enjoyed working outside in her garden.

Dolores is survived by her husband of 66 years, William Brandom; her sons, Jerry Brandom (Melody) and Joe Brandom (Patti); three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers, Norvel Blankenship and Arthur Blankenship; and sisters, Patricia Johnson, Barbara Lawrence, and Carole Elwell.

She is preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Norman Blankenship.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in Callahan-DeBaun Funeral, 2425 Wabash Ave. Pastor Ernie Peckham will be officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2014, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., IN, Obituary

The Tribune-Star, (Terre Haute, IN) - March 13, 2014

Billy Gerald Noel, 75, of Terre Haute, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2014, in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. Billy was born July 24, 1938, in West Terre Haute, to Gerald Vern and Grace Irene Swickerd Noel.

He had been in the roofing industry for many years. He was an honorably discharged member of the United States Army, and also was a member of the Moose Lodge, where he had served as a past Jr. Governor. He enjoyed going to garage sales, and drinking coffee at coffee shops with friends, where he told many stories. Billy was a great conversationalist and never met a stranger.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one son, Billy Noel Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Edmonson Noel; six sons, Dennis Blankenship of Greenville, Todd Curtis of Russellville, Charles Curtis of Rockville, William Noel and his wife Crystal of Terre Haute, Wayne Noel and his wife Rebecca of Terre Haute, and James Noel and his wife Tiffany of Franklin, Ky.; three daughters, Bridget Rost of Terre Haute, Gidget Curtis of Paris, Ill., and Kelly Rose Noel of Terre Haute; two brothers, Jack Noel of Chicago, and Jerry Noel of Wyoming. He also is survived by 21 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; as well as many other friends, family, and loved ones.

As were Billy's wishes, cremation has been chosen with a memorial service to take place at a later date.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

+2014, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., IN, Obituary

The Tribune-Star, (Terre Haute, IN) Date: December 27, 2014

Barbara Lawrence, 78, of Terre Haute, passed away at her home at 9:07 a.m. on Dec. 25, 2014. She was born in Terre Haute on July 12, 1936, to Orval Blankenship and Victoria Jones Blankenship.

She graduated from Highland Academy in Portland, Tenn. She also received a master's degree from Indiana State University. She worked her way up from secretary to director of custodial services, waste management and training services at Indiana State University. She retired from ISU after 35 years of service. Barbara was a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Orval Blankenship and Victoria Jones Blankenship; and also her brother, Norman Blankenship; and her sister, Deloris Brandom. Barbara was the wife of 60 years to John Nelson Lawrence.

She is survived by her four daughters, Camellia Sue Setliff and her husband, Rick, Sherry Ann Willis and her husband Garry Ralph, Brenda Kay Thompson and her husband Kenneth, and Alohna Z. Lawrence Morrow. Barbara is survived by two brothers and two sisters, Norval Blankenship, Arthur Blankenship, Patricia Johnson and Carole Elwell, along with their spouses. She is survived by her grandchildren, Ryan and Jonathan Goshen, Mike Foster, Logan Thompson, and Camille and Bethany Morrow. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren, Drew, Cole, Toby, Kaelin and Grayson Goshen; and Riley Foster; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, at Roselawn Funeral Home, 7500 N. Clinton St. in Terre Haute. Burial will be at Roselawn Cemetary.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Wabash                                                                                                             

 

2013, Lafontaine, Wabash Co., IN, Obituary

http://grandstaff-hentgen.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1021630              

Frank Marion Music, 77, of rural LaFontaine, Indiana, died at 5:08 am Thursday, June 27, 2013 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne [Allen Co., IN] after a long battle with chronic illness. He was born April 10, 1936 in Paintsville, Kentucky to loving parents Melvin and Aggie (Powers) Music. He attended school in Millie, Kentucky. He served in the US Army from 1954 to 1958, traveling to Italy.

Frank married Joann Butcher in Paintsville on December 31, 1959. They had five children. Frank worked at Celotex in Lagro, Indiana for 34 years until his retirement in 1994. He enjoyed mowing, gardening, fishing, and spending time with his family. He had a funny comment for every situation.

He leaves behind his wife, Joann Music of LaFontaine; four children, Debora (Jody) Brown and Michael Music, both of LaFontaine, Lisa (Jeff) Hill of Wabash, and Vonda (Miguel) Yanez of Fort Wayne, Indiana; two sisters, Lorene Blankenship of Mount Sterling, Ohio, and Gussie (Tiny) Music of Van Lear, Kentucky; 10 grandchildren, Jacob Music of Chesterton, Heather Music and Ethan Music, both of LaFontaine, Joseph Brown of LaFontaine, Justin Hill and Jared Hill, both of Wabash, Alexis Yanez, Michael Yanez, Victoria Yanez, and Elisabeth Yanez, all of Fort Wayne, four great-grandchildren, Callie and Kyler Music, both of Chesterton, Bailie and Brooklynn Music, both of LaFontaine.

He was preceded in death by his son, Frank Music Jr., two brothers, Gilbert (Bub) and James Music, and his sister, Susie Ferguson. He will be missed for his sound judgment and advice, his quick-witted humor, and his undying love and devotion to his family.

Funeral services will be held at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, on Monday, July 1, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Tim Webb and Rev. Charles Sluss officiating. Entombment will be in the Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2014, Wabash, Wabash Co., IN, Obituary

Wabash Plain Dealer (IN) Date: November 8, 2014

Dale W. "Tiki" Luttrell, 68, of Wabash, died at 6:21 am. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014 at Parkview Huntington Hospital [Huntington Co., IN]. He was born Sept. 7, 1946, in Liberty, Ky., to Starling and Ruby (Fields) Luttrell.

Tiki married Mary Fairchild in Wabash, on July 2, 1966. He worked at Wabash Alloys and General Tire, both in Wabash. He enjoyed singing, playing the guitar, cooking and baking for the holidays. Tiki also enjoyed fishing and getting together with his family. He lived in Wabash since 1963, coming from Cincinnati, Ohio. He loved his family more than life. He always said "My family is the best part of me."

He is survived by his wife, Mary Luttrell, four children, Rhonda Luttrell, Scott Luttrell, Bobby Luttrell, and Rod Luttrell all of Wabash; 13 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; brother, Kenneth (Charlotte) Luttrell of Cincinnati, two sisters, Ethel (Gary) Blankenship , and Barb Nelson both of Sidney, Ohio, dear friend, Jeffrey Sexton of Wabash, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson.

Memorial services were at 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, at the House of Prayer, 15102 E. 300 S., Akron, with Pastor Danny Honeycutt officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Warren                                                                                                             

 

+2014, Williamsport, Warren Co., IN, Obituary

Published in Review Republican from Mar. 13 to Apr. 12, 2014

Heather Dawn (Warrick) Brown, age 35 of Williamsport died at 8:29 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at her residence after a short battle with cancer. Heather was born in Lafayette on March 12, 1978. She was the daughter of George and Jill (Blankenship) Hall.

She was a 1997 graduate of Attica High School and married the love of her life, Delbert Brown on June 7, 2003 at the Attica Free Methodist Church after being together since 1992. They had resided in Williamsport since 2003.

Heather was a teaching assistant at the Shawnee Learning Center since May 2013. Prior to that she worked for Shopko in Attica for over 10 years. She attended Wabash Valley Bible Baptist Church. She was an avid backer of the Relay for Life and a Chicago Bears fan. She was seen at her kids athletic events proudly supporting them and involved at their school. She loved being a mom and loved her family.

Surviving with her husband, Delbert, are two children, Ethan Wayne Brown and Connor Evan Brown, both at home; two brothers, Jerimiah Hall and Josh (Melissa) Hall; a sister, Lacy Jo Hall; a sister-in-law, Lisa Brown; a brother-in-law, Darrel Brown, several nieces and nephews

Heather was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Patricia DeZarn, and grandmothers, Sis Hall and Hope Blankenship.

Services will be at Wabash Valley Bible Baptist Church on Saturday, March 15 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Rich Stoll officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Attica.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Wayne                                                                                                               

 

2012, Dublin, Wayne Co., IN, Obituary

The Courier-Times, (New Castle, IN) - February 20, 2012

Betty Christine Boyd, 80, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. A daughter of the late John and Sarah (Randolph) Meadows, Betty Christine was born in White County, Tenn., May 25, 1931. Better known as "Chris," she was one of 11 children.

After her mother passed away the family moved first to West Virginia then Indiana where she met and married Harold E. Boyd in the summer of 1948. Harold passed away in 1964. Their loving union produced five children, Steven (Maureen) Boyd, Teri (Billy Ray) Brumfield, Gina (Mike) Hay, David (Bambi) Boyd and Kevin A. Boyd who died on April 15, 2000.

Chris worked as a cook and bartender at several area businesses which include the Legion, Worl's, Marco's and Hilltop Drive-In where she was working when the Lord called her home. She attended the Dublin Gospel Mission Church, was past President of the American Legion Post 169, member of the Board of Directors at the Dublin Community Club where she also joined the Walking Club. Chris was always willing to help whenever needed by the Do-Gooders Club and Ambassador Nursing Home for special parties. A favorite project for her was raising money for St. Jude Hospital. Chris relaxed by reading, playing crossword puzzles and spending time with her family.

Chris is also survived by seven grandchildren and one step granddaughter, Poppy (Mike) Livingston, Jennifer (Rick) Mofield, Joshua Hay, Jamie (Tim) Butcher, Jessica (Steven) Cooper, David E. Boyd and Jeremy Eden; 12 great-grandchildren, Henry and Lucinda Livingston, Alyssa and Jeff Mofield, Autumn Stegner, Reagan and Timothy Butcher, Lathan Boyd, Haley Blankenship , Caitlyn, Belle and Elizabeth Cooper; three siblings, Harold Meadows, Pauline Snyder and Melba (Keith) Wickes; two sisters-in-law, Wanda Boyd and Bea (Charles) Perin; many special friends including Margurite Clark and Becky Davis; nieces, nephews and cousins.

Chris was also preceded in death by five siblings, John Jr., Sylvan, Verlin, Freeman and Robert; and two stillborn siblings.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until the time of a memorial service at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, at Marshall & Erlewein Funeral Home, Dublin. Pastor Steve Cox of the Dublin Gospel Church will officiate.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Wells                                                                                                                 

 

+2013, Blufton, Wells Co., IN, Obituary

Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - November 3, 2013

Roger Blankenship, 69, of Blufton, Indiana, formerly of Matoaka died Wednesday, October 30, 2013 following years of failing health. Born February 2, 1944 in Gilbert, he was the son of the late Rhon Blankenship and Juanita Wolford Blankenship.

Roger was a Christian and always kept his faith in God. Prior to his disability, Roger held several jobs including the Clark Oil Company and a taxi driver in Chicago. He loved to sit on the porch and say hello to all passers by. Ronnie and wife Nancy were his caregivers for over 20 years and while living in Indiana, his caregivers were Rose Lambdin and husband Delmer. He will be sadly missed by all.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Herbie.

Survivors include one son, Roger Dale Blankenship of Gilbert; siblings, Ronald Blankenship and wife Nancy of Matoaka, Carol Fisher and husband, James of Logan, Mary McKinney of Matoaka, Bobby Blankenship and wife Deborah, Veronica Loudermilk and husband Danny of Kentucky, Leisa Maynard of Florida, Steve Maynard and Rose Lambdin and husband Delmer of Indiana; four stepchildren, Sue, Ike, Norma and Cindy.

A committal service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 4, 2013 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Princeton with the Rev. Jerry Heaton officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

White                                                                                                                

 

2010, Monticello, White Co., IN, Obituary

http://themonticellonews.com/regina-ann-cruse-blankenship-p7201-64.htm

Regina Ann Cruse Blankenship, 89, of Monticello, formerly of Douglasville, died Saturday, August 28, 2010. She was born March 3, 1921, in Marietta, to Nolan and Annie Hamilton Cruse. She was retired from Nabisco and Colonial Bakery Stores and was Baptist by faith.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Blankenship and brother, Nolan Cruse, Jr.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Franklin and Rebecca Blankenship of Winston; daughter, Pat Cann of Monticello; sister, Willie Norton of Denver, N.C.; four grandchildren and five great- grandchildren.

Funeral services are to be held Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 2 p.m. from Hightower’s Memorial Chapel, Douglasville with Rev. Ken Hennesy officiating. Interment will follow in the Midway Presbyterian Cemetery, Hwy. 120, Marietta.

 

Whitley                                                                                                             

 

2011, Columbia City, Whitley Co., IN, Obituary

The Post & Mail, (Columbia City, IN) - September 13, 2011

Evelyn M. Bobilya, 95, of Columbia City, died at 11 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 at Avalon Village, Ligonier where she had been a resident since 2005. She was born Aug. 7, 1916 in Albion, a daughter of Victor and Clara H. (McLallin) Edwards.

She attended Albion Grade School and graduated from Wolf Lake High School in 1936. On March 20, 1937, she was united in marriage to Eugene W. Bobilya. They made their home in Fort Wayne until 1956 when they moved to a farm north of Big Lake in Noble Township, Noble County.

Mr. Bobilya died Nov. 22, 1993. In 1998 Evelyn moved into Columbia City. She worked for Flash Fold Box Company in Fort Wayne for 10 years. Her church affiliation was with Sugar Grove Church of God.

Surviving relatives include a son, George V. (Marilyn) Bobilya of Albion; and a grandson, Douglas Kent (Lorie) Bobilya of Hartsel Colo.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Stacy Blankenship and a brother, Harry Edwards.

The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. The burial will be in Christian Chapel Cemetery, Merriam.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com