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Mildred Gray, 97, of Madison passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at the Waters of Clifty Falls at Madison. She was born at Canaan on August 21, 1912 the daughter of Carl and Inez Leathurbury Etherton. She was married to Earl Gray in 1933 and he preceded her in death on March 11, 1992. Survivors include two sons Keith (Betty) Gray of Madison and Rick (Mary) Gray of Canaan; 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her son Ralph, her brothers Earl and Dale Etherton, and her sisters Marjorie Etherton, Ruby Schaefer, and Neva Sedam. Mrs. Gray was a 1930 graduate of North Madison High School and was a member of the Manville Christian Church. She was a former employee of Mayers in Madison and worked in food service at Reliance Electric. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 25th at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Bro. George Severn of the Manville Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles. Visitation will be Friday from 10am until time of services. Memorials may be given to the Manville Christian Church in care of the funeral home. Online condolences available at skfuneralhome.com.
JoAnn Brinson, 75, of Versailles passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at the Dearborn County Hospital in Lawrenceburg. She was born at Benham on July 28, 1934 the daughter of Basil and Eva Fern Welch Steele. She was married to Clair Brinson on March 21, 1953 and he preceded her in death on October 19, 1998. Survivors include two sons Douglas Brinson and Marty (Dawn) Brinson both of Versailles; two daughters Diana Sturgill of Norton, Virginia and Kathy (Roy) Dobbs of New Marion; 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; her son-in-law Earl Phelps of Fayetteville, North Carolina; one brother Arthur Steele of Lawrenceburg; one sister Gladys (Kenny) Hayes of Benham. She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Marilyn Phelps, her son-in-law Jerry Sturgill, her sister Reta Demaree, and her brothers Dale, Russell, and Albert Steele. Mrs. Brinson was a former employee of Braley’s Clover Leaf Store in Versailles and was also a homemaker. She had attended the Concord Wesleyan and Versailles Wesleyan Churches. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 19 at 3pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. John Hundley of the Versailles Wesleyan Church officiating. Burial will be in the Benham Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 1pm until time of services. Memorials may be given to the Versailles Wesleyan Church or the Benham Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
Emalene C. Delap, 80, of Elrod passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati. She was born at Greendale on January 11, 1930 the daughter of Robert and Hilda Fillenwarth Brandt. She was married to Harland Delap on May 9, 1953 and he survives. Other survivors include two daughters Debra (Lee) Cutter and Darlene (Martin) Ruehl both of Elrod; grandchildren Casey, Brandon, and Andy Ruehl, and Derek Cutter all of Elrod; one sister Betty Jean Sandbrink of Winter Springs, Florida; sister-in-law Phyllis Brandt of Thornton, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Robert Brandt. Mrs. Delap was a 1948 graduate of Aurora High School. She was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Dillsboro where she participated in the ELWC and the fellowship group. She was a former employee of the Alton Box Company in Aurora and Thatcher Glass Company in Greendale. She had also been a sales consultant for Avon. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Pastor Jeremy Russell and Keith Allhands officiating. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles. Visitation will be Friday from 5pm to 8pm. Memorials may be given to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, the heart fund, or the Friendship Fire Department in care of the funeral home.
Gary L. Setser, 62, of Versailles, formerly of Hamilton, Ohio passed away Sunday, June 13, 2010 at the Kings Daughters Hospital in Madison. He was born at Hamilton on December 15, 1947 the son of Ernest and Pruda Day Setser. He was married to Mary Ann Hardy in 1992 and she preceded him in death in 2006. Survivors include his mother Pruda Setser of Versailles; son Shawn Setser of Tampa, Florida; daughter Tiffany (Jason) Wilmot of Middletown, Ohio; grandchildren Riley Wilmot, Brittany, Ricky, and Dustin Setser; his aunts Lillie Hisle of Greenfield, Mary Ellen Thieman and Pauline (Irvin) Hart both of Versailles; uncles Dale (LaVerne), Joe (Peggy), and Tom (Lorine) Day all of Versailles. He was preceded in death by his father and his brother Dale. Mr. Setser was a former employee of Elder Beerman in Hamilton and also with Goodwill. He was a member of the New Testament Christian Church in Osgood and enjoyed gardening and woodworking. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:30am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Irvin Hart officiating. Burial will be in the College Corner Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm. Memorials may be given to the New Testament Christian Church in care of the funeral home. Online condolences available at skfuneralhome.com.
Joann Cole, 69, of Batesville, formerly of
Versailles passed
away Friday, June 11, 2010 at the Waters of Batesville. She was born at
Milan
on February 19, 1941 the daughter of Owen and Anna Bushhorn Cross.
Survivors
include two daughters Michelle (Rodney) Sellers and Katrina (Jerry)
Keck both
of Versailles; two sons Dwayne (Marci) Cole of Hanover and Joe
(Saradee) Cole
of Versailles; 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; two brothers
David
(Mary Chris) Cross of Milan and Earl (Sharon) Cross of Aurora; two
sisters
Delores Benham of Milan and Joyce (Richard) Meyer of Mexico. She was
preceded
in death by her parents and her sister Janet Cross. Mrs. Cole was a
1959
graduate of Milan High School and was a member of the Church of Jesus
Christ of
Latter Day Saints of Batesville. She was a former employee of US Shoe
at Osgood
and Ohio Rod Products in Versailles. Funeral services will be held on
Wednesday, June 16 at 11am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints
in Batesville with Bishop Pete Watkins officiating. Burial will be in
the
Craven Cemetery at Milan. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5pm to 8pm at
the
Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 10am until time
of
services Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be given to the donors
choice
in care of the funeral home.
Waunetta Fay McCauley, 77, of Cross Plains passed away Monday, May 31, 2010. She was born at Louisville, Kentucky on November 10, 1932 the daughter of Raymond and Irma Werner Herndon. She was married to William McCauley on January 25, 1958 and he survives. Other survivors include one son Michael (Stacy) McCauley of Greensburg; three daughters Theresa (Ken) Wagner of West Harrison, Tammy (Brian) Varble of Versailles, Kentucky, and Michele (Jeff) Gammons of Milan; 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; one brother Jerry Herndon of Lebanon, Tennessee; three sisters Martha Tipton and Irene Gill both of Eminence, Kentucky and Lorene Tipton of Alabama. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Robert Coy, and her brother Raymond Herndon. Mrs. McCauley was a former employee of US Shoe in Vevay and had worked for 12 years in the deli of the Versailles Super Market. She was also a cake decorator and a member of the Cross Plains Church of Christ. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 4th at 11am at the Cross Plains Church of Christ with Rev. Brian Varble officiating. Burial will be in the Methodist Cemetery at Cross Plains. Visitation will be Thursday from 5pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 10am until time of services at the church on Friday. Memorials may be given to the Cross Plains Methodist Cemetery or the donors choice in care of the funeral home.
Ruby F. Swinney, 83, of New Marion passed away Thursday, May 27, 2010 at her home. She was born near New Marion on March 15, 1927 the daughter of Paul and Mary Sedam May. She was married to Clifford Swinney on May 1, 1946 and he preceded her in death on April 12, 1989. Survivors include one daughter Rita (Robert) Dobbs of Pulaski, Tennessee; three sons William D. (Anna Kay) Swinney of New Marion, Eddie (Linda) Swinney of LaPlatta, Missouri, and Larry (Pamela) Swinney of Pulaski, Tennessee; 5 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; one brother Martin May of Hamilton, Ohio. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her brother Albert May and her sister Dorothy Israel. Mrs. Swinney was a 1946 graduate of New Marion High School. She was a homemaker and had been employed with US Shoe in Osgood. She had also done wallpapering and was a member of the New Marion Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 1st at the New Marion Baptist Church with Rev. Karen Reynolds officiating. Burial will be in the New Marion Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 5pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 10am until time of services Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be given to the church or cemetery in care of the funeral home.
Dennis R. Fletcher, 46, of Cincinnati passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at his home. He was born in Cincinnati on October 22, 1963 the son of Grover and Joyce Campbell Fletcher. Survivors include two sons Lance Corporal Chad Fletcher Lowe who is serving with the Marines in Okinawa and William Fletcher Lowe of Seymour; one daughter Genevieve Fletcher of Seymour; his parents Grover and Joyce Fletcher of Versailles; two brothers David (Tonya) Fletcher of Milan and Timothy Fletcher of Cincinnati; one sister Vickie Fletcher of Osgood, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister Sandra Fletcher. Mr. Fletcher was a former employee of Rough Brothers Construction in Cincinnati. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family under the direction of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.
Michael Ray Sproessig, 38, of Versailles passed away Sunday, May 16, 2010 at the Decatur Memorial Hospital in Greensburg. He was born at Batesville on February 4, 1972 the son of Richard and Patricia McConnell Sproessig. He was married to Eryn Milligan on March 22, 2008 and she survives. Other survivors include his daughter Ashtyn Sproessig and his son Hunter Jerald Brandon Sproessig; parents Richard and Patricia Sproessig of Versailles; his father and mother-in-law Ron and Lisa Milligan of Westport; his maternal grandmother Emma McConnell of Pierceville; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Chester and Flora Sproessig and his maternal grandfather Hugh McConnell. Mr. Sproessig was a 1990 graduate of South Ripley High School. He was a member of Carpenters Local 1142 in Greensburg and had completed the four year carpenter’s apprentice course at Washington. He was a member of the Holton United Methodist Church where he served as a trustee. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 20th at 11am at the Holton United Methodist Church with Rev. Dennis Hadley officiating. Burial will be in the Holton Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 10am until time of services Thursday at the church. Memorials may be given to the Holton United Methodist Church in care of the funeral home.
Raymond Plowman, 74, of Napoleon passed away Friday, May 14, 2010 at his home. He was born at Hazard, Kentucky on May 20, 1934 the son of Depeu and Hazel Deaton Plowman. He was married to Marilyn Roszell and she survives. Other survivors include one son Lincoln (Christine) Plowman of Indianapolis; three daughters Ruth Kieffer of Osgood, Lynda (Craig) Wright of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Bobbie (Chris) Howlett of Milan; 5 grandchildren; one brother Ed Plowman of Magnolia, Kentucky; one sister Lena Couch of Alexandria, Kentucky. Mr. Plowman was retired from Delta Faucet where he worked for 35 years. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family under the direction of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.
Donald Grigsby, 76, of Osgood passed away Friday, May 7, 2010 at the Major Hospital in Shelbyville. He was born at Delaware on February 24, 1934 the son of Beckham and Cinda Branson Grigsby. Survivors include two sons Stanley Grigsby of Paris Crossing and Mark Grigsby of Aurora; one daughter Teresa Hays of Wisconsin; three sisters Mary Chapman of North Augusta, South Carolina, Wanda Santchez of Romules, Michigan, and Delores Steele of Fort Wayne; one brother Paul Grigsby of Rock Hill, North Carolina. Survivors also include his granddaughter Genny Gauck of Holton. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jack Grigsby, and his sisters Becky Jordan, Irene Collins, LaVina Denny, and Olive Pennick. Mr. Grigsby served in the Air Force, retiring after 20 years. Services will be held at the convenience of the family with burial in the Grigsby Cemetery at Delaware. The Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles is in charge of arrangements.
Denzel Byram, 82, of Speedway passed away Monday, May 3, 2010 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born at Dillsboro on January 7, 1928 the son of Griff and Cora Meyer Byram. He was married to Betty Lou Bricka, and she survives. Other survivors include one son Ron (Melissa) Byram of Kokomo; grandchildren Kelly Wright and Amanda Gillem both of Kokomo; great-grandchildren Jaylee Gillem, Taliah Wright, and Reece Wright. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Harland Byram, and his sister Juanita Soakie. Mr. Byram was a 1946 graduate of Dillsboro High School and attended the Coyne Technical School in Chicago. He was employed with Seagram’s in Lawrenceburg, Cummins Engine in Columbus, and was employed for 34 years with the Allison Division of GM in Indianapolis as a computer programmer, retiring in 1983. Mr. Byram was a member of the Hamilton Masonic Lodge at Fishers. He enjoyed his family, golfing, square dancing, and walking. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 6th at 1pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Fehrman officiating. Burial will be in the Oakdale Cemetery at Dillsboro. Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice.
Betty L. Uhlman, 75, of Cross Plains, passed away Friday, April 30, 2010 at the Columbus Regional Hospital. She was born in the Hopewell community on June 13th, 1934 the daughter of Isaac and Mary Hoppos Large. She was married to William Uhlman on April 5, 1953 and he survives. Other survivors include one daughter; Lynn Ann Uhlman of Madison, one granddaughter; Erica Anne (Kyle) Bechman of Cross Plains, one brother; Guy (Mariam) Large of Orange City, Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Ray. Mrs. Uhlman was a past Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star, former Grand Representative of the Indiana Grand Chapter to the State of Wyoming, a past president of the Friendship American Legion Auxiliary and a 1952 graduate of the Versailles High School. She had worked as a greeter at the Madison Wal-Mart, and helped with Glen Smith Produce Stand. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 4th, 2010 at 11am at the Cross Plains United Methodist Church with Randy Thieman and Scott Elston officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 5pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorials may be given to the Cross Plains United Methodist Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
Douglas L. Russell, Sr., 56, of Elrod passed away Monday, April 26, 2010 at St. Francis Hospital in Beech Grove. He was born at Milan on September 10, 1953 the son of William and Evelyn Rahe Russell. He was married to Judy Burford on December 23, 1970 and she survives. Other survivors include one son Douglas ( Kindra) Russell, Jr. of Rising Sun; one daughter Renee (Scott) Huffman of Milan; four grandchildren; one brother William (Judy) Russell, Jr. of Batesville; one sister Rosella Duffy of Ellijay, Georgia; his mother-in-law Mrs. Peggy Burford of Elrod. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Russell was a 1971 graduate of Milan High School and was employed as a truck driver with Grammar Industries. He attended the Hope Baptist Church at Dillsboro and was vice-president of the Washington Cemetery Board. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 30th at 10:30am at the Hope Baptist Church with Pastor Tom Holt officiating. Burial will be in the Washington Cemetery at Elrod. Visitation will be Thursday from 4pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 9:30am until time of services Friday at the church. Memorials may be given to the Washington Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
JoAnn Schwanholt, 53, of Versailles passed away Friday, April 23, 2010 at the Norton Hospital in Louisville. She was born in Cincinnati on November 5, 1956 the daughter of Bill and Norma Hux Frazier. She was married to Darrell Schwanholt on June 2, 1998 and he survives. Other survivors include one son Robert (Amanda) Frazier of Liberty, Kentucky; two daughters Norma George and JoAnna (Gabe) Cruser both of Holton; 9 grandchildren; one brother Jerry Frazier of Jamestown, Kentucky; two sisters Barb Smith of Cincinnati and Diane Golden of Covington, Kentucky; and her father-in-law Mr. Victor Schwanholt of Versailles. She was preceded in death by her parents. Mrs. Schwanholt was an 18 year employee of Ohio Rod in Versailles where she worked as machine tender. She enjoyed her flowers, gardening, and collecting John Deere memorebillia. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 28th at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Dewberry with Pastor Ralph Campen officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 10am until time of services Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be given to St. Paul’s Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
Cecil A. Bultman, Sr., 95, of Napoleon passed away Friday, April 23, 2010 at St. Andrew’s Health Campus in Batesville. He was born near Napoleon on October 24, 1914 the son of Oliver and Edna Hoyer Bultman. He was married to Alice Young on December 30, 1935 and she preceded him in death on September 29, 2007. Survivors include two sons Cecil A. (Mary) Bultman, Jr. of Napoleon and Denzil Bultman of Madison; one daughter DeVota Dean of Osgood; 9 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren; one brother Lester G. Bultman, Sr. of Bedford. He was also preceded in death by his parents, his son Donald Charles Bultman, his grandson Karl Bultman, his brothers Woodrow and Dale Bultman, and his sister Ruby Stratton. Mr. Bultman was a retired farmer and attended the Stewart School in Delaware Township. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Napoleon where he had taught Sunday School and was a member of the church choir. He was a member of the Ripley County Farm Bureau and a former member of the Batesville Eagles. He was a school bus driver for the Napoleon and Jac-Cen-Del school systems from 1945 to 1981 and had served as president of the Indiana School Bus Drivers Association for 22 years. Mr. Bultman was also a former 4H leader for the Napoleon Fighters. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 29th at 11am at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Napoleon with Pastor Gary Groth and Rev. David Shivers officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery at Napoleon. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 10am until time of services at the church. Memorials may be given to the church or the Napoleon Fire Department in care of the funeral home.
Donald Gene Hicks, 75, of Napoleon passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010 at St. Andrew’s Health Campus in Batesville. He was born near Napoleon on December 26, 1934 the son of Vern and Luella Winters Hicks. He was married to Patricia Straber on Friday, April 13, 1956 and she survives. Other survivors include two sons Brad (Karen) Hicks and Bart (Elaine) Hicks both of Napoleon; grandchildren Janine, Matthew (Leslie), Laura, Kristen, Meagan, Jessica, and Erica Hicks; one great-grandson Brayden Hicks. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Hicks was a 1954 graduate of Napoleon High School. He had been employed with the Ripley County Highway Department, Cummins, and the Union Furniture Company in Batesville. He was also a farmer and had driven milk trucks for Bobby Todd and Jack Snyder. He also participated in harness racing throughout the county fair circuit. Mr. Hicks was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Napoleon, the Indianapolis Valley Scottish Rite, the Eastern Star, and was a 50 year member of the Osgood Masonic Lodge. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 22nd at 11am at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Napoleon with Pastor Gary Groth officiating. Burial will be in the Booher Cemetery near Napoleon. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 10am until time of services Thursday at the church. Masonic services will be conducted Wednesday evening at 7:30 at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Central House or St. John’s Lutheran Church in care of the funeral home.
David W. Hensley, 46, of Milan passed away Thursday, April 15, 2010 at the Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. He was born at the Christ Hospital on September 22, 1963 the son of Frances and Norma Crowley Hensley. He was married to Barbara Bagley on September 20, 1986 and she survives. Other survivors include two sons Nathan Hensley and Aaron Hensley, and one daughter Rachel Hensley all at home; his mother Mrs. Norma Hensley of Milan; one sister Charlotte (Doug) Norman of Milan; his mother-in-law Mrs. Patricia Booker of Lake City, Michigan, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father Frances Hensley, his brother Eddie, and his grandparents Ed and Mabel Hensley and James and Christine Crowley. Mr. Hensley was a 1981 graduate of Milan High School. He received his BS degree in engineering from Indiana State in 1986 and received his Masters Degree from Kettering University in Michigan. He had been employed with Hil-Rom in Batesville since 1988 where he worked as a mechanical design engineering specialist. Mr. Hensley was a member of the Versailles Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and youth leader. He was also currently serving as president of the Ripley County Camp of the Gideons. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 19th at 11am at the Versailles Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Cantrel and Pastor Doug Norman officiating. Visitation will be in the family life center at the church on Sunday from 2pm to 6pm. Memorials may be given to the Gideons or the Versailles Baptist Church in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home.
Dorothy Henderson, 73, of Osgood passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at her home. She was born near Osgood on February 15, 1937 the daughter of Frank and Florence Hankins Monroe. She was married to Harry Henderson on August 27, 1955 and he survives. Other survivors include one son Jim Henderson of Osgood. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Marion, Donald, Gerald, Clarence, Leroy, Wayne, and Ray Monroe, and her sisters Mildred Monroe, Mabel Hartig, Beatrice Harlin, Gladys Curry, Beulah Monroe, and Ruby Daugherty. Mrs. Henderson was a former employee of the Delaney Wood Heel Factory in Versailles and was a member of the Cedar Creek Community Church. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 17th at 10:30am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Garland Rudd officiating. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles. Visitation will be Friday from 5pm to 8pm. Memorials may be given to the Diabetes Association or the Cedar Creek Church in care of the funeral home.
Leona C. Wagner, 92, of Osgood passed away Sunday, April 11, 2010 at the Manderley Health Care Center in Osgood. She was born near Osgood on August 12, 1917 the daughter of Fred and Bertha Wheeler Lustig. She was married to Arthur Wagner on November 16, 1938 and he preceded her in death on July 1, 1999. Survivors include four sons Jim (Nancy) Wagner of Hartsville, Roger (Peggy) Wagner and Gene (Joyce) Wagner both of Osgood, and Joe (Pearl) Wagner of Westport; one daughter Carole (Duane) Franklin of Holton; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her granddaughter Sherry Lewis, and her brothers Lawrence Lustig and Howard Lustig. Mrs. Wagner was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Osgood and a member of the Jolly Circle Home Ec Club. She was also a homemaker and had done furniture upholstering. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, April 15th at 10am at St. John’s Catholic Church in Osgood with Father Shaun Whittington officiating. Burial will be in St. Maurice’s Cemetery at Napoleon. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rosary services at 7:30pm.
Barbara Ann Prarat Morris passed away Friday, April 9, 2010 at the Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis. She was born at Akron, Ohio the daughter of William and Helen Roussert Douglas. She is survived by her husband Paul, sons Jack (Kathi) Prarat of Aurora and Doug (Sandy) Prarat of Morris; one daughter Kim Boyer of Cincinnati; grandchildren Sarah, Geoff, Matt, Emily, Lindsey, Chris, Jacob, Abby, Andrew, and Logan; great-grandchildren Trey and Julie Ann; one brother William (Mel) Douglas of Lewis, Delaware; niece Leigh (Tom) Joos and family Conner, Eric, and Elana; nephew Tim (Kim) Douglas and son Jordan. Mrs. Morris was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter Becky Christman. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 12th at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. David Shivers of the Hopewell Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Holton Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 2pm to 5pm. Memorials may be given to the Hopewell building fund in care of the funeral home.
Lovell L. Monroe, 85, of Versailles passed away Monday, April 5, 2010 at the Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. He was born near Osgood on February 12, 1925 the son of John and Hazel Denning Monroe. He was married to Virginia Adams on November 8, 1947 and she survives. Other survivors include one son David (Lesley) Monroe of Butlerville; three daughters Darlene (Earl) Ogata of Lexington, Kentucky, Diann (Rick) Marksberry of Florence, Kentucky, and Debbie (Cleon) McIntyre of Berea, Kentucky; 20 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Lowell Monroe and Russell Monroe, and his sisters Virginia Baker and Iris Howlett. Mr. Monroe was a 1946 graduate of Osgood High School and was a Navy veteran of WWII where he served in the Long Beach, California and Guam Hosptials. He retired in 1990 from the Muscatatuck State Developmental Center after 33 years as an x-ray technician. He had also been employed with the Rush Memorial Hospital and the Bartholomew County Hospital. Mr. Monroe was a member of the Versailles Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, trustee, moderator, and choir member. He was also a member of the Versailles American Legion. He had served as a cub scout leader, 4H project leader, and also as a trustee for Family Connections. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 8th at 10:30am at the Versailles Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Cantrel and Rev. Richard Burcham officiating. Burial will be in the Flat Rock Cemetery near Osgood with military graveside rites by the Versailles American Legion. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and also from 9:30am Thursday until time of services at the church. Memorials may be given to the church building fund or the Southeastern Indiana Baptist Youth Camp in care of the funeral home.
Alta Asche, 95, of North Vernon, formerly of Holton, passed away Friday, April 2, 2010 at the Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. She was born at Haney’s Corner near Rexville on December 18, 1914 the daughter of Harry and Myrtie Shepherd Geisler. She was married to Fred Asche on February 14, 1942 and he preceded her in death on April 3, 1990. Survivors include two sons Jerry (Dosha) Asche of Holton and Alois (Tina) Asche of Osgood; one daughter Patsy Sue (Omar) Bradley of Versailles; 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; two sisters Freda Ellis and Delta Little both of Madison. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her sister Amelia Holman, and her brothers Leslie, Lester, and Alva Geisler. Mrs. Asche assisted her husband as a custodian at the Holton School. She had also cared for the elderly in the community and was a homemaker. She was a member of the West Fork Baptist Church and was a 62 year member of the Osgood-Versailles Chapter of the Eastern Star. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 6th at 11am at the West Fork Baptist Church with Pastor Bob McCreary of the Holton Christian Church and Rev. David Blazier of West Fork officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday at the church from 10am until time of services. Memorials may be given to the West Fork Cemetery in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home.
Henry E. Farrell, 53, of Holton passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at his home. He was born at Batesville on August 1, 1956 the son of Carl and Anna Louise Housefield Farrell. Survivors include his companion Dorothy Canada of Holton; sons James Farrell of Crowley, Texas, and Henry Farrell, Jr. of Gainesville, Texas; one daughter Anna Kay Farrell of Spokane, Washington; two sisters Naomi Hibbert of Osgood and Viola Caple of Louisville; four brothers Donald and Richard Farrell both of Versailles, David Farrell of Cross Plains, and John Farrell of Rexville. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers James and Chester, and his sister Goldena Brock. Mr. Farrell attended South Ripley High School. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 20th at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with minister Randy Thieman of the Shelby Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in the Shelby Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 10am until time of services. Memorials may be given to the donors choice.
Steven W. Shook, 47, of Madison passed away Thursday, March 11, 2010 at the Norton Hospital in Louisville. He was born at Franklin, Indiana on June 23, 1962 the son of Beverly and Mary Flint Shook. He was married to Brenda S. Wilson on September 22, 2008 and she survives. Other survivors include his father Beverly Shook of Butlerville; four daughters Elizabeth Morgan and Stephanie Minks both of Corydon, Amanda Shook of Salem, and Marissa Shook of Madison; one step-son Chris Minks of Texas; two step-daughters Tabatha Dodds and Crystal Dodds both of Madison; 12 grandchildren; one sister Jackie (Phil) Amos of Holton; two brothers Danny Shook of Louisville and Chris (Stephanie) Shook of Virginia. He was employed as an independent crane operator. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 18th at 2:00pm at the Benham United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 12:00pm until the time of service. Memorials may be given to the Benham United Methodist Church in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.
Irvin L. Orr, 83, of Napoleon passed away Monday, March 8, 2010 at the Pierce County Nursing Home in Waycross, Georgia. He was born near Delaware on December 28, 1926 the son of Andrew and Minnie Ahrens Orr. He was married to Anna Margaret Knopf on November 1, 1952 and she survives. Other survivors include one son Mark (Wanda) Orr of Letts; two daughters Carol (Jim) Hull of Waycross, Georgia and Diane (Kerry) Jackson of Westchester, Ohio; 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; two brothers John Orr of McClelland, Iowa and Gilbert Orr of Omaha, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sons Stephen and Daniel, granddaughter Rachel Ann Orr, his brothers Leo, Harvey, Percy, and Manley, and his sisters Rita Bierle, Thelma Thie, and Eileen Woodworth. Mr. Orr was a farmer and had worked for Hoosier Energy and the Indiana State Highway Department. He was a Navy veteran of WWII. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 12th at 10am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. William Robinson officiating. Burial will be in the Indiana Veterans Cemetery at Madison. Visitation will be Thursday from 4pm to 8pm. Memorials may be given to the Parkinson’s Research Foundation.
Junior “Red” Landwehr, 78, of Versailles passed away Sunday evening, February 28, 2010 in the comfort of his home with his wife Dorene at his side. They were married on May 28, 1952. He was born May 15, 1931 in Ripley County, the only son of Major and Rena Landwehr. Survivors include his wife and four children. Diana (Landwehr) Johnson and her husband Gary of Elrod and their two children Micah and Jenna of Baltimore, Maryland; Gary and Dedra Landwehr of Versailles and their children Andy and wife Martha of Fort Hood, Texas, Eric and his fiancée Ashley Redwine with plans to reside in Benham, and Tyler also of Versailles; Greg and Shirley Landwehr and their two children Dawn (Landwehr) Heffelmire and her children Rory and Reese of Versailles, Amber (Landwehr) Seppala and her husband Zack and their two children Mara and Ada of Fairfield, Ohio; Gil and Tracy Landwehr and their two children Heath and Katie also residing in Versailles. Red served in the US Army in the Korean War and later retired from the Southeastern Indiana REMC in Osgood after 28 years. He was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Olean where in his younger years he served on the church council and played on the church softball team. Since retirement his time has been well spent by bowling, fishing, and occasionally making maple syrup and caring for the family farm located on Cave Hill Road. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 3rd at 1pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Pastor James Culver of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church officiating. Family services will follow at the Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles with military graveside rites by the Versailles American Legion. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 10am until time of services. Memorials may be given to the Versailles American Legion or the Fishes and Loaves food pantry in Osgood in care of the funeral home.
Jeanette Dalene Vestal, 87, of Greenfield passed away Friday, February 19,2010 at St. Joseph Hospital in Kokomo. She was born at Rexville on June 29, 1922 the daughter of Verne and Odetta Kirk Sutter. She was married to Floyd Vestal on May 23, 1942 and he preceded her in death on December 26, 2008. Survivors include one daughter Myra (Ron) Wamsley of Greenfield; granddaughter Debbie (Jason) Coombs of Kokomo; 4 great-grandchildren; one brother Bernard Sutter of Franklin; one sister Clarice Mason of Melbourne, Florida. She was also preceded in death by her parents and her sister Ruth Hey. Mrs. Vestal was proud to be a farmers wife and she was also a member of the North Madison Christian Church. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 23rd at 10:30am at the Shelby Christian Church with Minister Randy Thieman officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 10am until time of services. Memorial contributions may be given to the Shelby Cemetery in care of the funeral home
George T. (Bo) Daily , 79, of Versailles passed away Friday, February 12, 2010 at St. Andrew’s Health Campus in Batesville. He was born at Highland Park, Illinois on August 8, 1930 the son of George D. M. and Helen Rudolph Daily. He was married to Pat DeVore on March 16, 1952 at the Wirt Baptist Church and she survives. Other survivors include two sons George D. (Brenda) Daily of Columbus, Ohio and Daniel (Nicole) Daily of Moores Hill; two daughters Deborah (Steve) Haughee of Osceola and Gretchen (Jeff) Fuller of Milan; 14 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; two sisters Joan Geisler and Pat (Wayne) Ralston both of Versailles. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Daily was a 1948 graduate of Central High School in Madison and was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Olean. He worked as an accountant from 1964 to 1992 for Ohio Valley Paving in Carrollton, Kentucky. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 16th at 11am at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Olean with Pastor James Culver officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 5pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorials may be given to the church or the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation in care of the funeral home.
Virginia Vanosdol, 91, of Benham passed away Thursday, February 11, 2010 at the Manderley Health Care Center in Osgood. She was born on Little Doe Run in Switzerland County on July 14, 1918 the daughter of Edward W. and Pearl Saylor Brooks. She was married to Roscoe Vanosdol on January 14, 1938 and he preceded her in death on December 23, 1986. Survivors include two daughters Joyce Vanosdol of Indianapolis and Janice Vanosdol of Rushville; 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; one brother Jerry (Gleda) Brooks of Benham; two sisters Christine Rainwater of Louisville and Leota Dickerson of Leesburg, Florida. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her son Clyde, great-grandson Tyler Massingale, sister-in-law Norma Brandes, her brother Edward E. Brooks, and sister-in-law Martha Brooks. Mrs. Vanosdol was a 1937 graduate of Versailles High School. She had been employed with Fergusons Store in Versailles and also with the Bovard Funeral Home in Versailles. She was an 80year member of the Benham United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 15th at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Dale Day officiating. Burial will be in the Benham Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 5pm to 8pm. Memorials may be given to the Benham Cemetery or the Fishes and Loaves food pantry in care of the funeral home.
Donald R. Toops, 84, of the Hopewell community passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at the Manderley Health Care center in Osgood. He was born near Osgood on February 13, 1925 the son of Clarence and Bessie Grossman Toops. He was married to Mollie Hughes on May 4, 1947 and she survives. Other survivors include one daughter Rita (Oren) Rork of North Vernon; five sons, Larry (Blythe) Toops of Canton, Ohio, Lonnie (Melba) Toops of Edinburgh, Roger (Terri) Toops, Ray (Freda) Toops, and Darin (Samantha) Toops all of Osgood; daughter-in-law Cynthia Toops of Napoleon; 16 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son David Toops, his brother Dallas Toops, and his sister Deloris Summers. Mr. Toops was a 1943 graduate of Holton High School and was a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church. He was a farmer and had worked at the Ripley County Farm Bureau and Osgood Grain. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 13th at 11am at the Hopewell Baptist Church with Rev. David Shivers officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 5pm to 9pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 10am Saturday until time of services at the church. Memorials may be given to the Hopewell building fund in care of the funeral home.
Sue C. Myers, 67, of Milan passed away Sunday, February 7, 2010 at her home. She was born in Cincinnati on August 20, 1942 the daughter of Roy and Elizabeth Begley Adkins. Survivors include three sons Wayne (Judy) Evans, David Myers and his companion Alice Jackson, and Jack Myers all of Milan; four daughters Tina McKeown, Tonya (Chris) Glacken, Mary Smith, and LaVonne (Jamie) Craft all of Milan; 22 grandchildren and 2 great-grandsons; five brothers Houston Walker of Texas, John Walker of Oklahoma, Frank Walker and Chester Walker both of Versailles, and Donald Bowman of Kentucky; one sister Elizabeth Albin of Colorado. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Marion Adkins, Raymond Adkins, Tim Hageman, and Roy Albin, and her sisters Sylvia Asher and Elvira Kilgore. Ms. Myers was a 34year employee of Hill-Rom where she worked as a cycle counter, retiring in 2008. She was a member of the Milan American Legion Auxiliary. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Walter Begley officiating. Burial will be in the Craven Cemetery at Milan. Visitation will be Thursday from 5pm to 8pm. Memorials may be given to St. Judes in care of the funeral home.
Wayne Scott, 69, of Versailles passed away Friday, February 5, 2010 at the Kings Daughters Hospital in Madison. He was born at Madison on November 22, 1940 the son of John R. and Irma Heiderman Scott. He was married to Roberta Yeary on July 24, 1975 and she survives. Other survivors include one son Jerry Wayne Scott of Versailles; two daughters Susan (Steve) Whitham of Madison and Sandra (Grant) Brown of Cross Plains; 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; one sister Connie Gabbard of Cross Plains. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sons Kenneth and Randell. Mr. Scott was a 1959 graduate of Cross Plains High School. He was a former heavy equipment operator for Webster’s Construction and had worked as a road grader for the Ripley County Highway Department. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 9th at 1pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Darrell Statler officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 12pm until time of services. Memorials may be given to the donors choice.
Bert Britt, 86, of Versailles passed away Thursday, February 4, 2010 at the Decatur Memorial Hospital in Greensburg. He was born on August 27, 1923 at Ansted, West Virginia the son of Preston and Beulah Hypes Britt. He was married to Pauline Peebles on June 2, 1945 and she survives. Other survivors include one son Dan Britt of Hamilton, Ohio; two daughters Linda (Mike) Alprin of Canton, Ohio and Carolyn Sue (Marvin) McNew of Holton; 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Quentin and Edsil Britt, and his daughter-in-law Ruth Britt. Mr. Britt was a Navy veteran of WWII where he served as a Captain’s Write. He was a branch manager for Clark Equipment in Chicago and was a former manager of the Ripley County Farm Bureau’s hardware store in Osgood. He also had farmed, worked as a carpenter, and had with his wife owned and operated Olde Things Flea Market in Versailles. Mr. Britt was a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church and the Versailles American Legion. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 8th at 10:30am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. David Shivers officiating. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles. Visitation will be Sunday from 5pm to 8pm. Memorials may be given to Rescue 69 in care of the funeral home.
Ruth I. Vogel, 92, of Versailles passed away Saturday, January 23, 2010 at the Dearborn County Hospital in Lawrenceburg. She was born near Dillsboro on February 1, 1917 the daughter of Louis and Minnie Warner Willman. She was married to Roscoe Vogel on May 19, 1934 and he preceded her in death on April 13, 2003. Survivors include one son Gerald (Joyce) Vogel of Versailles; one daughter Janice (Richard) Sedam of Carmel; 5 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; her twin sister Ruby Miller and her sister Georgena Cole both of Anderson. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her brother John, and sisters Esther Rahe, Sylvia Schmaltz, Ida Lee McKim, and Joyce Ann Willman. Mrs. Vogel was a former employee of GM in Flint, Michigan and also had worked at Vines Poultry in Osgood. She and her husband had owned and operated the J & R Truck Stop near Elrod. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 26th at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Bruce Fitzsimmons of the Washington Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul’s Cemetery at Dewberry. Visitation will be Monday from 5pm to 8pm. Memorials may be given to the Friendship Fire Department in care of the funeral home.
Vincent Horton, 77, of Versailles passed away Monday, January 11, 2010 at the Ross Manor in Dillsboro. He was born near Versailles on December 22, 1932 the son of Clifford and Garnet Alley Horton. Survivors include two sons Milton (Lucy) Horton of Nashville, Tennessee and Bret (Kletis) Horton of New Castle; five daughters Inga (Scott) Guenther of Texas, Greta (Bill) Goble of Versailles, Barbara (Preston) Barlow of Kentucky, Tanya (Theron) Smith of Sumter, South Carolina, and Beth (Steven) Williams of Nashville, Tennessee; several grandchildren; one sister Wilma Lou Clark of Clarksville; one brother Ray (Kay) Horton of Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Phyliss Hafft. Mr. Horton was a 1951 graduate of Versailles High School. He was a former terminal manager for Silgas. He was a member of the Cedar Creek Community Church, the Versailles American Legion, and the Ripley County Voiture 40 & 8. Mr. Horton was a veteran of the US Army. Services will be held on Friday, January 15th at 1pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home with Theron Smith officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 11am until time of services. The Versailles American Legion will conduct military services Friday at the funeral home.
Dexter A. Day, 59, of Versailles, passed away Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 at his residence. He was born at Rising Sun on July 17, 1950 the son of Harlan and Effie Jones Day. He was married to Claudette Hager on July 6, 1983 and she survives. Other survivors include four sons Mark (Angela) Day of Lexington, KY, Stacy (Kristin) Day of Salvisa, KY, Nathan Day of Lexington, KY, and Jason Covert of Versailles; three daughters Stephanie (Keith) Copeland of Milan, Sherry (Bo) Copley of Williamson, WV and Donna Day of Cross Plains; sixteen grandchildren, three brothers; Clinton Day and Clayton Day both of Versailles and Norman (Brenda) Day of Osgood, one sister; Rebecca (Jerry) Hunteman of North Vernon. He was preceded in death by his parents and his two brothers; Denver and Wendell. Mr. Day was retired from the military where he served 22 years with the Army and Marines and also with the Kentucky Army National Guard. He served during the Vietnam War and received the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal, and was also qualified as a sharpshooter. Mr. Day was a 1968 graduate of South Ripley High School and was a member of the Versailles Church of Christ. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 8th at 1pm at the Versailles Church of Christ with Dale Day and Randy Thieman officiating. Burial will be in the Shelby Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 5pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 12pm until time of services Friday at the church. Memorials may be given to the donors choice.
Shirley Prewitt, 86, of Westport passed away Saturday, January 2, 2010 at her home. She was born at Worthington, Minnesota on May 15, 1923 the daughter of Amos and Rose Robert Rucker. She was married to Leady Lair on June 11, 1943 and he preceded her in death. She was married to Edward Prewitt on July 24, 1970 and he preceded her in death on October 7, 2009. Survivors include three sons, Walter (Russanna) Lair of Westport, Robert Lair of North Vernon, and Paul Roane of Seymour; two daughters, Dessie Lozier of Westport and Tammy (Jeff) Reynolds of Bath, Maine; 19 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild; three sisters Irene Morris, Leola Muir, and Olive Naylor all of Montana. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her son Billy Lair, one grandson, her brothers Bert, John, and Amos Rucker, and her sisters Pearl Stevens and Rose Marie Noble. Mrs. Prewitt was a member of the New Marion Baptist Church and the North Vernon VFW Auxiliary. She was a former employee of the Regal Rug factory in North Vernon and had worked for 15 years at the Butternut Bread store in Versailles. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 7th at 10am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Karen Reynolds of the New Marion Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in the East Hill Cemetery at Rushville. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm. Memorials may be given to the New Marion Baptist Church in care of the funeral home.
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