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Ethel F. Stegemoller, 98, of Versailles passed away at 2:15pm Sunday, December 27, 2015 at her home. She was born in Cincinnati on October 15, 1917 the daughter of Henry and Mary Neihouse Busch. She was married to Fred Ensminger who was killed in action during WWII. She then married Henry Stegemoller on October 22, 1948 and he preceded her in death on January 1, 1986. Survivors include one daughter Mary Ensminger of Versailles; two sons Alan Stegemoller of North Venice, Florida, and Jerry (Joye) Stegemoller of Cincinnati; two grandchildren Jason Stegemoller of Cincinnati and Jenny (Brian) Riddle also of Cincinnati; two great-grandchildren Jonathan and Zachary Riddle. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her brother Walter Busch, and her sister Esther Dean. Mrs. Stegemoller was a 1935 graduate of Osgood High School. In her younger years Ethel had worked for the Union Central Insurance Company in Cincinnati and after marriage and the arrival of her children she became a full time homemaker. She was known in Versailles for her beautiful roses and enjoyed gardening and playing cards. She was also an avid bowler. Ethel was a member of the Versailles American Legion Auxiliary and also the St. Paul Lutheran Church at Olean where she participated in the Ladies Aid. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 31st at 2pm at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Olean with Pastor Curtis Black officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 1pm until time of services at the church. Memorials may be given to the St. Paul Cemetery or Rescue 69 in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.
Kim W. Tunny, 63, of Versailles passed away at 10:40pm Friday, December 25, 2015 at his home. He was born at the Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville on February 6, 1952 the son of Charles and Connie Payne Tunny. He was married to Kelly Decker on March 7, 1999 and she survives. Other survivors include two daughters Kerri Smith and Brandi Carroll both of Delaware; 8 grandchildren; two brothers Greg (Vickie) Tunny of Osgood and John Tunny of Columbus; one sister Sandra Ditka of Columbus; also his mother-in-law Betty Decker of Wilmington, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Nicholas who was killed in action in Vietnam. Mr. Tunny was a graduate of Jac-Cen-Del High School and was a 30 year member of Pipefitters Local 597. Kim was an adventurer who enjoyed skydiving and was also a skilled carpenter who did extensive woodworking. His greatest contribution to his friends and family was his belief in the power of prayer and his willingness to share his faith with all those who knew and loved him. Kim was a member of the St. John Catholic Church in Osgood. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11am on Thursday, December 31st at St. John Catholic Church in Osgood with Father Bill Turner officiating. Visitation will begin at 9am on Thursday at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rosary services at 10:15am. Kim’s wishes were to be cremated and burial will follow at a later date at the St. Maurice Cemetery in Napoleon. Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice in care of the funeral home.
Virginia M. “Bea” Stegemoller, 83, of Olean passed away at 4:40am Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at the Dearborn County Hospital in Lawrenceburg. She was born at Hazard in Perry County, Kentucky on August 14, 1932 the daughter of Lawrence and Viola Stidham Jones. She was married to Harold Stegemoller on November 23, 1957 and he preceded her in death on August 22, 2015. Survivors include two sons Brian (Marilyn) Stegemoller of Allen, Texas and John (Malinda) Stegemoller of Canaan; one daughter Linda (Scott) Estes of LaGrange, Kentucky; 9 grandchildren along with Brayden and Ella Hurelbrink who considered Bea their grandmother, and 3 great-grandchildren; four brothers Don (Gloria) Jones of Petaluma, California, Jim (Joyce) Jones of Burlington, Kentucky, Leonard Jones of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Ron (Jackie) Jones of Friendship. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her brother Paul Jones, and her sister Bobbi Hurelbrink. Mrs. Stegemoller was a former employee of the Delaney Wood Heel factory in Versailles and was a homemaker. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, and scrapbooking and for many years was known as the Olean community babysitter having kept children for family and many neighbors. Bea was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church at Olean. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 28th at 11am at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Olean with Pastor Curtis Black and Rev. Sherman Hughes officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 3pm to 7pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 10am until time of services Monday at the church. Memorials may be given to the Friendship Fire Department, St. Paul Cemetery, or Matt’s Mission in care of the funeral home.
Dorothy J. Levell, 80, of Versailles passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015 at the Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. She was born near Shelbyville on February 21, 1935 the daughter of Charles and Anna Stafford Bartlett. She was married to Edward Levell on November 25, 1952 and he preceded her in death on December 9, 2006. Survivors include four sons Kelly (Lorna) Levell and Bradley Levell both of Batesville, Jeff Levell of Versailles, and Duane (Jamie) Levell of Dillsboro; one daughter Denise (Warren) Bates of Versailles:13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her son Edward Marshel Lovell II,and 12 brothers and sisters. Mrs. Levell was a homemaker and a former member and president of the Napoleon VFW. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, and had been a long time collector of salt and pepper shakers. Dorothy’s wishes were to be cremated. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at 11am at the Flat Rock Baptist Church near Osgood with Ray West officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10am. Memorials may be given to the Flat Rock Baptist Church or cemetery in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home, Versailles.
Charles L. McRoberts, 65, of North Vernon passed away at 6:35am Saturday, December 19, 2015 at the Jennings St. Vincent Hospital in North Vernon. He was born at Elwood, Indiana on August 22, 1950 the son of William and Anna Stroud McRoberts. He was married to Frances Moore on August 13, 1976 and she survives. Other survivors include four sons Charles Jr. (Angel) McRoberts and Bill McRoberts both of Versailles, Frank McRoberts and Gene (Michelle) McRoberts both of North Vernon, and Joseph Denton of Lexington, Tennessee; 16 grandchildren; two brothers Louis (Mary) McRoberts of Crawfordsville and Leonard McRoberts of North Vernon; one sister Christina (Ray) Jones of North Vernon. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother William. Mr. McRoberts was a former employee of the Jennings County Highway Department. Funeral services will be held on Tues, December 22nd at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Pastor Bob McCreary of the Holton Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in the Zenas Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 10am until time of services. Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice in care of the funeral home.
Andrew V. Grossman, 81, of the Hopewell Community passed away at 9:10pm Thursday, December 10, 2015 at his home. He was born on the farm where passed away on October 31, 1934 the son of Leland “Pete” and Juanita Burton Grossman. He was married to Elizabeth Pratt on August 6, 1955 and she survives. Other survivors include two sons Victor (Jill) Grossman of Madison and Michael Grossman of Holton; one daughter Kathy (Steve) Franklin of Holton; 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Montana Whitson, and his brothers Ray Grossman and Ernie Grossman. Mr. Grossman was a 1952 graduate of Holton High School. He was a former employee of Beatrice Foods in Osgood and retired from Hoosier Energy in 1989. Andy was also a farmer and was a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 15th at 11am at the Hopewell Baptist Church with Pastor Ty Choate officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday from 5pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and on Tuesday from 10am until time of services at the church. Memorials may be given to the Hopewell Baptist Church building fund in care of the funeral home.
Joshua Del Rogers, 26, of Elrod passed away Sunday, December 6, 2015 at his home. He was born at Lawrenceburg on September 24, 1989 the son of John Rogers and Jeanna Calender. Survivors include his mother and step-father Jeanna and Ron Eldridge of Elrod; one brother Joseph (Linzy) Calender of Dillsboro; one sister Rebecca Haase and her companion Stephen Collins of Louisville; two step brothers Harley Eldridge of Sunman and Devin Eldridge of Arkedelphia, Arkansas; maternal grandfather J. B. Calender of Elrod, and one niece Natalie Calender. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Joan Calender. Mr. Rogers was a 2008 graduate of South Ripley High School and was employed with Core Crew at Fairfield, Ohio. Josh attended the Hope Baptist Church at Dillsboro. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 10th at 11am at the Hope Baptist Church with Pastor Tom Holt officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 10am until time of services. Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.
Velma Browning, 90, of Versailles passed away at 12:05pm Thursday, November 19, 2015 at the Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville. She was born at Oakland City on June 9, 1925 the daughter of John and Georgia McDonald Adams. She was married to Oral Browning on January 31, 1945 and he preceded her in death on January 2, 1994. Survivors include one daughter Charlene (Richard) Weaver of Shelbyville; two brothers John (Lucy) Adams of Florida and Dale (Martha) Adams of Herndon, Virginia; two sisters Stella Dobson of Rising Sun and Alta Holcomb of Versailles. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Grover Adams and Edward Adams, and her sister Betty Holzer. Mrs. Browning was a 1943 graduate of New Marion High School. While she and Oral lived in Highland, Indiana she was employed with the Simmons Mattress Company in Munster, was a cook at the Highland School, a Girl Scout leader, and served as Sunday School secretary for 40 years for the Highland Baptist Church. While living in Versailles Velma served as a volunteer for the American Cancer Society and was a member of the Dabney Baptist Church where she was active in the ABWM. Velma’s wishes were to be cremated and graveside services will be held at a later date at the Marble Corner Cemetery in Versailles. Memorials may be given to the Dabney Baptist Church in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home.
Henrietta L. Carroll, 92, of Osgood passed away at 9:30pm Monday, November 23, 2015 at the Manderley Health Care Center in Osgood. She was born near Greensburg on April 2, 1923 the daughter of John and Dora Helmich Moeller. She was married to Rea Carroll on October 25, 1947 and he preceded her in death on June 18, 2013. Survivors include two sons Dr. Michael (Marsha) Carroll of Dayton, Ohio and Dennis (Debbie) Carroll of Osgood; one daughter Marilyn Carroll of Naples, Florida; 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; one sister Maritta Cherry of Greensburg. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her great-grandson Chase Aaron Carroll, and her brothers Norbert, Wallace, Maurice, Robert, and John Moeller. Mrs. Carroll was a 1941 graduate of Greensburg High School and had worked as a secretary for the Jac-Cen-Del Schools. She was an excellent baker, cook, and seamstress and had many sewing entries and winners in the Indiana State Fair. She and her husband Rea were members of the Ripley County Farm Bureau and American Angus Association and were well known throughout the state for their herd of show cattle. They were also active supporters of 4-H in Ripley County. Henrietta was also a member of the St. John Catholic Church in Osgood. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 30th at 10am at the St. John Catholic Church in Osgood with Father Bill Turner officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 4pm to 6pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rosary services at 3:30pm. Memorials may be given to the Ripley Wranglers 4-H club or the St. John Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
Philip Delmonaco
In 1924 Michael and Gussy Delmonaco
welcomed their youngest
child, Philip, into the world.
Michael
and Gussy were Italian immigrants who came from The Old
Country. Michael owned
a tailoring shop, and Gussy
took care of their seven children. Phil
and his siblings lived through difficult times, and they all
contributed to the
family. At the age of
nine, Phil worked
at the market for ten cents per day and all the fruit he could
carry home. He gave
his money to his parents. Phil
once said that love is a willing
sacrifice, and that was the first of many sacrifices Phil
would make in his
life. When Phil’s father became very ill, the Delmonaco
children had to run the
family’s tailoring shop, so Phil quit school to help. He always regretted only
getting an
eighth-grade education, but love is a willing sacrifice. Phil
and three of his
brothers served during World War II.
Phil was stationed in Alaska during the war. Two of his brothers, Don
and Frank, did not
return home. They gave
the greatest
sacrifice of all to protect their country. After the war, Phil
opened a dry
cleaning shop. Phil
was an outgoing man
who never met a stranger, so he enjoyed interacting with the
customers. He liked to
tease people and jokingly told
the daughter, Rosie, of one of his customers that he was going
to marry her
someday when she grew up. Much
later in
life, she held him to it. Phil eventually decided to change
careers and became
a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service. Phil liked helping people
on his route and
took stamps to elderly people who couldn’t drive and helped
old ladies carry
their groceries home. In 1967, Phil attended St. Mary’s Church
and began
talking with a young woman named Rosie.
This young woman had often gone to Phil’s dry cleaning
shop with her
mother and had had a crush on Phil for many years. In spite of the age
difference between Phil
and Rosie, they connected and married a year later. Phil and
Rosie soon made
their home in Indiana and reared two daughters, Theresa and
Michelle. Phil advised
his daughters to get good
educations, and he and Rosie scrimped and saved for many years
so that they
could put their daughters through college.
Although there weren’t fancy clothes and cars and
houses, there was
love. Once again, love
was a willing
sacrifice for Phil. During their golden years, Phil and Rosie
lived a quiet
life at their home in Indiana.
In his
mid-eighties, Phil began to experience health issues,
including the onset of
Alzheimer’s disease. Rosie
loved him
dearly, though, and what he couldn’t remember, she remembered
for him. A caregiver’s
role is a hard one, but love is
a willing sacrifice. In July of 2015, Phil became ill and spent
several months in
and out of the hospital. Rosie
always
insisted on bringing him home, where he belonged, and Phil
fought every day to
hold onto life. In
November, Phil’s body
began to fail him. As
Rosie held his
hand during his final hour, she told him, “You just go ahead
and go if you want
to.” Love is a willing
sacrifice. Phil
was preceded in death by his father, Michael, his mother,
Gussy, his siblings,
Don, Frank, Fritz, Angela, Jack, and Ruth, and by his
childhood friend,
Jimmy. Phil is
survived by his devoted
wife and tireless caregiver, Rosie, his loving daughters,
Theresa and Michelle,
and his two pieces of gold, Cameron and Corey. Funeral
services will be held on
Saturday, November 28th at 2pm at the Bear Creek
Baptist Church in
Friendship with Rev. Sherman Hughes officiating. Burial will
be in the Akers
Friendship Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 12pm also at the
church.
Memorials may be given to the Bear Creek Baptist Church in
care of the
Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.
Judy L. Lohrum, 73 of Milan passed away at 1:54am Thursday, November 19, 2015 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. She was born on February 3, 1942 in Akron, Ohio the daughter of Andrew and Lillian Mason Cooley and was raised by her mother and her step-father Hyle Hutchinson. She was married to Carol “Buz” Lohrum on September 6, 1957 in St. George, Utah and her husband of 58 years survives. Other survivors include three sons Rick, Roger, and Glen (Terri) all of Milan; one daughter Brenda Lohrum of Milan; 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, four sisters; Helen Mobrly of Milan, Sandy Groves of Akron, Ohio, Ruth Patstone of Escondido, California and Paula Hutchinson of Livingston, Texas two brothers; Andrew Cooley and Ralph Cooley both of Akron, Ohio . She was preceded in death by her parents and step-father. Mrs. Lohrum and her husband owned and operated Elrod Supperette and Gas station in Elrod from 1970 to 1986, She also worked H&R Block and the Silver bell Nursing Home. Judy was a member of the First Baptist Church in Osgood. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, November 28th at 10:00am at the Washington Baptist Cemetery with George Sizemore officiating. Memorials may be given to the Children’s Hospital in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home.
Barbara E. Fitzsimmons, 88 of Versailles passed away at 1:15pm Thursday, October 22, 2015 at Ripley Crossing in Milan. She was born on April 1, 1927 in Pamona, California the daughter of Oscar and Mildred Perry Flentge. She was married to Raymond Fitzsimmons on June 12, 1947 and her husband of 68 years survives. Other survivors include four sons Rev. Bruce (Sara) Fitzsimmons of Versailles, Raymond Jr. (Zoie) of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, Galen (Becky) of Indianapolis, and Dean (Martha) of Kansas City, Missouri; one daughter Freda (Gary) Warinner of Alton, Illinois; 21 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother Don Flentge, and her sisters Lois Lowry, Leora Spotswood, Beth McLain, and Carol Cross. Mrs. Fitzsimmons graduated high school at age 16 and attended the Arizona Bible Institute and also the Columbia, South Carolina Bible College. She retired from the Texas Medical Foundation in Austin where she worked as a secretary, but her main objective in life was being a mother and a pastor’s wife. She was also an accomplished pianist and taught piano to many young people and also had the privilege one time to accompany George Beverly Shea. Barbara was a member of the Washington Baptist Church in Elrod where she served as a Sunday School teacher and church pianist. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 26th at 7pm at the Washington Baptist Church with Pastor Brian Dempsey officiating. Visitation will begin at the church at 5pm. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, October 27th at 11:30am at the Roachdale Cemetery in Roachdale, Indiana. Memorials may be given to the Washington Baptist Church missionary fund in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home.
Mary E. Whitham, 94, of Waynesville, Ohio passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at the Quaker Heights Care Community in Waynesville. She was born in Brown Township near Benham on May 5, 1921 the daughter of Clyde and Susie Leatherbury Whitham. Survivors include one daughter Linda (Ron) Hardin of Centerville, Ohio; two grandchildren Heather (Phil) Miller of Vandalia, Ohio and Heidi (Christian) Tharp of Dublin, Ohio; two great-grandchildren Joe Miller and Kylie Tharp; one brother Robert Whitham of Madison. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Frank, Earl, Gary, Willis, Bill, and Harvey Whitham, and her sisters Dorothy Whitham, Faye Buchtman, Marcella Howell, and Leo Whitham. Ms. Whitham was a 1939 graduate of Cross Plains High School. She was a former employee of the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton and also of the Dayton State Hospital. She had also done private duty nursing and assisted many of her family members when they were ill. Mary moved from the Ripley County area at a young age, but the farm near Benham was always home to her. She adored her granddaughters and enjoyed taking trips with them to Opryland and Disney World. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, October 29th at 1pm at the Benham Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Benham Cemetery in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home.
Grace Lucille Bixler, 74, of Gosport, passed away at 12:17pm Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at her son’s house in Milan. She was born at Indianapolis on February 28, 1941 the daughter of Robert and Jeanette Imhausen. She was married to David Leon on September 29, 1959 and he survives. Other survivors include two sons Charles (Fran) Bixler of Milan and Don (Andrea) Bixler of Spencer; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother Bob Imhausen and two sisters; Peggy Bohall and Mary Sodrell. She was a former employee of the Gosport Nursing Home and Highway 67 Convenient Store. Mrs. Bixler was a member of the Owen Valley Homemakers. Her hobbies included cooking, quilting and making crafts. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 17th at 12noon at the West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home, 105 North Montgomery Street, Spencer, Indiana. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Spencer. Visitation will be Saturday from 10am until the time of service at the funeral home.
Mary Elizabeth Bray, 90, of Indianapolis passed away at 3am Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born at New Marion on March 13, 1925 the daughter of Charles and Creola Swinney Ketzendorf. She was married to William Bray on June 1, 1947 and he preceded her in death on October 7, 1966. She is survived by her daughter Creola Bray of Indianapolis. She was also preceded in death by her brother Ernest Ketzendorf and her sister Viola Ruth Smiley. Mrs. Bray was a 1943 graduate of New Marion High School and was a former employee of International Harvester in Indianapolis. She retired in 1989 after 24 years as a custodian for Pike High School in Indianapolis. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 17 at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles. Burial will be in the Holton Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 10am until time of services. Memorials may be given to the Holton Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
Chandler Matthew Stearns, 27 of Columbus passed away Thursday, October 8, 2015 at the St. Francis Hospital in Greenwood. He was born at Lawrenceburg on August 2, 1988 the son of Matthew Stearns and Robin Renfro Stearns. Survivors include his father Matt Stearns of Columbus, his mother and step-father Robin Stearns and Bobby Walters of Versailles; his companion Abby Kennedy; three brothers Tyler Stearns of Seymour, Jerad Walters and Jordan Walters both of Versailles; maternal grandmother Rosella Trobaugh of Versailles; paternal grandparents Larry and Martha Stearns of North Vernon; four uncles Steve Renfro of Lawrenceburg, Bill Stearns of Madison, and Bob Stearns and Mark Stearns both of Versailles. Mr. Stearns was a 2007 graduate of South Ripley High School and attended Marian University in Indianapolis. At South Ripley he participated in basketball, baseball, cross country, and track. He was currently employed as a press operator for Impact Forge in Columbus and was a former employee of Columbus Kawasaki. Chandler had also formerly raced the Indiana and Kentucky Motor Cross Circuit. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 13th at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Rick Burcham officiating. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday from 5pm to 8pm. Memorials may be given to the Amethyst House, Ripley County Humane Society, or the Cliff Hill Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
Richard P. Hutter, 53, of Benham passed away at 10:30am Monday, October 5, 2015 at the University Hospital in Cincinnati. He was born at Batesville on August 25, 1962 the son of Richard and Luciel Harper Hutter. Survivors include his parents Richard and Luciel Hutter of Benham; one brother Robert Rogers of Wilmington, North Carolina; four sisters Nancy (Gary) Bradburn of Brookville, Joyce (Gerald) Steele of Davenport, Florida, Faith (Leo) Broerman of Cincinnati, and Laura (Lonnie) Jester of Madison, along with several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Mr. Hutter was a 1980 graduate of South Ripley High School. He had worked as meat cutter at the Super-Valu Grocery in Versailles and was also a former employee of the Muscatatuck State Hospital where worked as an aid. He had been employed for over 20 years with Permawick in Columbus where he worked as a forklift operator. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 10th at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Pastor Jerry Vandervort of the Concord Wesleyan Church officiating. Burial will be in the Benham Cemetery. Visitation will also be Saturday from 9:30am until time of services. Memorials may be given to the Gideons or the Diabetes Foundation in care of the funeral home.
Connie G. Tunny, 85, of Napoleon passed away at 11:30am Sunday, October 4, 2015 at the home of her daughter in Columbus. She was born in Barboursville, Kentucky on March 24, 1930 the daughter of Daniel and Alice Brock Payne. She was married to Charles Tunny on August 18, 1948 and he preceded her in death on August 30, 2007. Survivors include three sons Greg (Vickie) Tunny of Osgood, Kim (Kelly) Tunny of Versailles, and John Tunny of Columbus; one daughter Sandy Dutka of Columbus; 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her grandson Nicholas Dutka, and her son Nicholas Tunny who was killed in Vietnam on November 5, 1970. Mrs. Tunny was a housewife and had assisted her husband on their farm. She had also worked as an attendant at the Muscatatuck State Hospital in Butlerville. Connie was a member of the St. John Catholic Church in Osgood and was currently attending St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Columbus. She was a former member of the Civil Air Patrol. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 8th at 10am at St. John Catholic Church in Osgood. Burial will be in the St. Maurice Cemetery in Napoleon. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rosary services at 7pm. Memorials may be given to Little Sisters of the Poor in care of the funeral home.
Mary Sue Thompson, 72, of Madison, formerly of Benham passed away at 3pm Saturday, October 3, 2015 at the Kings Daughters Hospital in Madison. She was born at Milan on November 11, 1942 the daughter of Lawrence and Evelyn Weber Werner. She was married to Fred Thompson on December 24, 1980 and he survives. Other survivors include two sons William R. (Christy) Orwig of Madison and Allan (Heidi) Thompson of Milan; three daughters Barbara (Tom) McPherson of Daytona Beach, Florida, Jennifer (Jim) Hunger of Scottsburg, and Mary Lloyd (William) Ralston of Holton; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother Lawrence Paul Werner, Jr. Mrs. Thompson was a 1960 graduate of Cross Plains High School. She was a former employee of the Ripley County Clerk’s office and had served as the manager for the Osgood Building and Loan. Upon it being acquired by Home Federal she served as manager of the Osgood branch until her retirement in 1998. She then owned M & M Mortgage which she operated from her home. Mary Sue was a member of the Benham United Methodist Church and attended the Madison Assembly of God. She had also served on the Osgood Beautification Committee and had worked with the Ripley County Tourism Bureau. Her hobbies included cooking and camping. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 9th at 10:30am at the Madison Assembly of God with Pastor Peter Joudry, Rev. Jerry Brooks, and Revs. John and Bessie Adams officiating. Burial will be in the Benham Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 5pm 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 Old Benham Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
Dottie Adams, 71, of Jeffersonville, formerly of Versailles passed away at 1:45am Monday, September 28, 2015 at the Kentuckiana Medical Center in Clarksville. She was born at Jeffersonville on November 26, 1943 the daughter of Grover and Lillian Ollinger Barrett. She was married to Kenneth Adams on May 18, 1963 and he preceded her in death on November 5, 2009. Survivors include two daughters Angie Eldridge of Lebanon and Amy (Barry) Noah of Lafayette; three grandchildren Katie Noah, Cody and Chase Eldridge; four brothers James (Janice) Barrett of Charlestown, Bill (Liz) Barrett of Henryville, John (Ginger) Barrett of Casper, Wyoming, and Rick (Becky) Barrett of Forest Lake, Minnesota; two sisters Barbara (Fred) Branstetter of Jeffersonville and Karen Schneider of Henryville. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her sister Kathy Boldt, and her brothers David, Steven, and Donald Barrett. Mrs. Adams was a 1967 graduate of South Ripley High School. She was a former employee of Conn Organ in Madison and also of the Steve Baugh State Farm Insurance Agency in Versailles. Dottie was a member of the Versailles Baptist Church where she participated in the church choir. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 3rd at 10:30am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Mike Cantrell 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 Versailles Baptist Church in care of the funeral home.
Verland C. Demaree, 81, of Benham passed away at 12:20am Monday, September 28, 2015 at his home. He was born at Benham on May 1, 1934 the son of Dilver and Jeanette Bliton Demaree. He was married to Anita Jean Minch on November 3, 1956 and she preceded him in death. Survivors include three sons Randy Demaree of Madison, Darren Demaree of Benham, and Bill (Barbara) Risk of Lexington; one daughter Anita (Jack) Chitwood of Hanover; 6 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; four brothers Dwayne Demaree and Wes Demaree both of Benham, Howard Demaree of Moorefield, and Tim Demaree of Versailles; one sister Myrna Grimes of Dillsboro. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Demaree was a 1952 graduate of Cross Plains High School where he played on the Wildcat basketball team. He had owned and operated the Texaco Station in Cross Plains and was also an over the road driver for Roadway Trucking. He had also owned and operated Demaree Trucking at Benham. Verland attended the Concord Wesleyan Church near Benham. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 1st at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Vandervort of the Concord Wesleyan Church officiating. Burial will be in the Benham Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm. Memorials may be given to the Benham Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
Loretta M. Burton, 84, of Versailles passed away Saturday, September 19, 2015 at University Hospital in Cincinnati. She was born near Osgood on March 16, 1931 the daughter of Wilbur and Audrey Morrison Wilson. She was married to Robert Burton on August 7, 1949 and he preceded her in death on October 16, 2010. Survivors include one son Ronald Burton of Guilford; one granddaughter Michelle Bradley of Pickerington, Ohio; two great-grandchildren Danielle and Brandon Bradley; one brother Dilbert Wilson of Mt. Vernon. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her sister Francis Wingate, and her brothers Harold, Gary, and Ronald Wilson. Mrs. Burton was with her husband who served in the US Navy at different military installations throughout the country and world. They were in Cuba during the Cuban Blockade and the Bay of Pigs. Loretta was a member of the First Baptist Church in Osgood and the Versailles Eastern Star. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 23rd at 2pm at the First Baptist Church in Osgood with Rev. Don Buck and Rev. Steve Allen officiating. Burial will be in the Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will also be on Wednesday beginning at 12pm and will also be at the church. Memorials may be given to the First Baptist Church in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home.
James H. Wright, 74, of Canaan passed away at 8pm Saturday, September 19, 2015 at his home. He was born at Ft. Thomas, Kentucky on April 3, 1941 and was married to Patricia Stoppiello on June 10, 1972 and she survives. Other survivors include one son Bryan Wright of Cross Plains; four daughters Cynthia (Mark) Roe of Sunman, Kelley (Thomas) Mess of West Harrison, Cheryl (Kenny) Mathews of Cross Plains, and Teri Wright of Oxford, Ohio; 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Mr. Wright was a truck driver and had also worked at the GM plant in Norwood, Ohio until its closure in 1987. Jim enjoyed fishing, hunting, and farming at his Switzerland County home and was particularly fond of his dogs. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 23rd at 1pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Chris Kessen of the First Baptist/Restoration Church of Miamitown, Ohio officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 11am until time of services. Memorials may be given to the Ripley County Humane Society in care of the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the New Marion Baptist Church in care of the funeral home.
James W. Stevenson, 86, of Westport passed away at 11:55pm Sunday, September 20, 2015 at the Morning Breeze Health Campus in Greensburg. He was born at home on Poplar Ridge in Jefferson County near Canaan on March 15, 1929 the son of Dale and Grace Elston Stevenson. He was married to Mary Lou Rose on February 27, 1970 and she preceded him in death on February 4, 2008. Survivors include three sons Gwen (Sharon) Stevenson of Munfordville, Kentucky, Jamie Stevenson of Madison, and William Stevenson of Milroy; one daughter Connie Purdum of Arvada, Colorado; one step-son Jim Lattire of Columbus; one step-daughter Karla Howard of Athens, Tennessee; 7 grandchildren; two sisters Dorothy Green of Canaan and Mary (Bill) Konkle of Greensburg. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Stevenson was a former employee of Smith & Sons Garage in Versailles. He was also a trucker having driven for Baylor Trucking and also Delta Faucet. He also trucked independently hauling feed and water locally. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 25th at 12pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles. Burial will be in the Adams Lutheran Cemetery near Batesville. Visitation will be on Friday from 10am until time of services. Memorials may be given to the Adams Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
Dorothy Pettit Asche, 85, of New Marion passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at the Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville. She was born at Carrollton, Kentucky on March 30, 1930 the daughter of Stewart and Edith Willis Wood. She was married to Robert Asche on February 14, 1996 and he preceded her in death on 2014. Survivors include one daughter Helen McNeely of Norfolk, Virginia; 11 grandchildren. 18 great-grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren, three step children and numerous step grandchildren, one brother, Donny Wood and one sister, Norma Jean Schoenhoeft. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Robert Pettit in 1993, her brother Paul Wood, and her sisters Christine Beach, Hazel Banter, and Mary. Mrs. Asche retired from Muscatatuck after 28 years. She was also a member of the New Marion Baptist Church. Mrs. Asche loved to go fishing and crochet. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 11th at 12pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Randy Thieman officiating. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles, Indiana. Visitation will be Friday from 10am until time of service. Memorials may be given to the New Marion Baptist Church in care of the funeral home.
John R. Kieffer, 86, of Versailles passed away at 12:45am Saturday, September 5, 2015 at home. He was born in Cincinnati on August 28, 1929 the son of John and Leona Roder Kieffer. He was married to Mary Block on September 8, 1951 and his wife of 64 years survives. Other survivors include three sons Robert (Frances) Kieffer of North Vernon, Jerry (Krista) Kieffer of Cape Coral, Florida, and Marc (Samantha) Kieffer of Lawrenceburg; one daughter Yvonna (Peter) Dotson of Cleveland, Tennessee; 12 grandchildren, 7 step-grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Kieffer was a former resident of Rushville and Lawrenceburg where he worked as a mechanic for various car dealers in both towns as well as Meyer’s Garage and also Schenleys, both in Lawrenceburg. He also worked independently as an over the road trucker hauling steel, retiring to Versailles in 1979. John served with the US Army during the Korean War as a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne. He also served with Company D of the 2nd Medic Battalion at Ft. Sam Houston, Texas. Some of John’s hobbies included being a midget race car driver while living in Rushville as well as trap shooting at the Brush Creek Conservation Club at Butlerville. John was a member of the Benham United Methodist Church, Teamsters Union, and was a 62 year member of the Versailles American Legion. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 9th at 10:30am at the Benham United Methodist Church with Bro. Jerry Brooks officiating. Burial will be in the Akers Cemetery at Friendship with military honors by the Versailles American Legion. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 9:30am until time of services Wednesday at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Hospice of Jennings County or the Benham United Methodist Church in care of the funeral home.
June Ball, 90, of Versailles passed away Monday, August 31, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati. She was born at Carrollton, Kentucky on June 7, 1925 the daughter of Ernest and Katie Croxton Ogburn. She was married to John A. Ball on May 3, 1947 and he preceded her in death on September 10, 2001. Survivors include one son Greg Ball of Versailles; two grandchildren Gina Partin of Versailles and Jason Lee Ball of Elrod; 4 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Harley, Thomas, Clifford, Ernest Jr., and Leslie Ogburn, and her sisters Lula Ashby, Bertha Cull, Dorothy Harmon, Carrie Tingle, and Nancy Hammond. Mrs. Ball was a 1944 graduate of Carroll County High School. She operated Village Flowers in Osgood for 30 years and was also a former employee of the Jay C store in Osgood. June attended the Tyson United Methodist Church in Versailles. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 4th at 1pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Randy Thieman officiating. Burial will be in the Bedford Cemetery in Bedford, Kentucky. Visitation will be Thursday from 5pm to 8pm. Memorials may be given to the South Ripley High School bowling team in care of the funeral home.
Virgil Edward White, 82, of Versailles passed away at 8:20pm Monday, August 31, 2015 at his home. He was born at Price Hill, Ohio on September 18, 1932 the son of Virgil and Mary Duncan White. He was married to Gay Pickett on December 6, 1949 and she preceded him in death on March 27, 2013. Survivors include two sons Rocky (Susan) White of Patriot and Roger White of Osgood; three daughters Joyce (Jim) Youngman of Osgood, Linda (Bill) Brewer of Holton, and Bonnie (Mike) Raney of Versailles; 9 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; one sister Loretta (Dave) Morgan of North Vernon. He was also preceded in death by his parents. Mr. White formerly worked at Cummins in Columbus as a general machinist, a job he held for 20 years. He also owned, trained, and drove harness horses and was a former employee of the Laughery Valley Co-op. Ed was a member of the Dabney Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 4th at 10am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Dr. Michael Bell of the Dabney Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Holton Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 5pm to 8pm. Memorials may be given to the Dabney Baptist Church in care of the funeral home.
Wilma M. Hughes, 81 of Versailles passed away Thursday, August 27, 2015 at her home. She was born near Osgood on June 12, 1934 the daughter of Paul and Norma Pendergast Black. She was married to William Hughes on May 16, 1953 and he survives. Other survivors include one son William J. Hughes of Noblesville; one daughter Dianna (Fred) Swinney of Holton; four grandchildren JD (Liz) Swinney of Clarksville, Tennessee and JD is currently serving with the US Army in Afghanistan, Adam Swinney of Seattle, Washington, Ryan Hughes of Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Jonathan (Heather) Hughes of Noblesville; four great-grandchildren Amelia Mae Swinney, Nolan, Ainsley, and Huxley Hughes; one brother Melvin (Mary Lee) Black of Delaware; four sisters Geneva Kennedy of Versailles, Joyce Demetriades of New Haven, Shirla Jones of Napoleon, and Emma Lee Beagle of Carmel. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Roy, Paul, Kenneth, William, and Wayne Black, and her sisters Gladys Black, Berta Jean Menchhofer, and Mary Sanders. Mrs. Hughes was a 1952 graduate of Versailles High School. She was a homemaker and a former employee of the Ripley County Farm Bureau in Osgood, Rice’s Grocery in Osgood, Reliance Electric, and had worked as a cook at the Versailles Elementary School. Her main occupation was being mom, grandma, and assisting Bill on the farm as tractor and combine driver. Wilma was a member of the Versailles Baptist Church where she served as a deaconess. She was also a member of the Versailles Lions Club and served as a volunteer with the Big Oaks Conservation Society. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 2nd at 10:30am at the Versailles Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Cantrell officiating. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4pm to 9pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 9:30am until time of service Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be given to the Versailles Baptist Church or the Cliff Hill Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
Barry G. Schmaltz, 65, of Versailles passed away at 5pm Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at his home. He was born at Milan on November 16, 1949 the son of Clarence and Olive VanVolkenburgh Schmaltz. He was married to Debbie Meisberger on August 29, 1970 and his wife of 45 years survives. Other survivors include one daughter Crystal (Alan) Welch of Versailles; two sons Shannon (Stacey) Schmaltz, and Keith (Beth) Schmaltz both of Versailles; grandchildren Autumn, Ethan, Haley, and Anna Schmaltz, and Lily and Cory Welch; two brothers Bill (Patricia) Schmaltz of Osgood, and Robert Schmaltz of Madisonville, Kentucky; also his mother-in-law Erlene Meisberger of Versailles. He was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law Junior Meisberger, his sister Shirley Summers, and his brother Ralph Schmaltz. Mr. Schmaltz attended Holton High School and upon its closure he was a 1970 graduate of South Ripley High School. He retired in 2001 after 30 years with Cummins in Columbus and was a former assistant manager of the Jay C store in Osgood. He also had owned Schmaltz’s Tune-up and Welding which he operated from his home. Barry was a member of the Holton Christian Church where he served as an elder and was a former member of the Holton Fire Department. Barry’s love was muscle cars, drag racing, yard sales, his church, and his family. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 30th at 1:30pm at the Holton Christian Church with Bro. Bob McCreary officiating. Burial will be in the Tanglewood Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 5pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 12;30pm until time of services Sunday at the church. Memorials may be given to the Holton Christian Church or the Hospice of Jennings County in care of the funeral home.
Harold G. Stegemoller, 86, of Olean passed away at 8:55pm Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Ripley Crossing in Milan. He was born near Olean on December 14, 1928 the son of George and Laura Fisse Stegemoller. He was married to Virginia “Bea” Jones on November 23, 1957 and his wife of 57 years survives. Other survivors include two sons John (Malinda) Stegemoller of Canaan, and Brian (Marilyn) Stegemoller of Allen, Texas; one daughter Linda (Scott) Estes of LaGrange, Kentucky; 9 grandchildren along with Brayden and Ella Hurelbrink who considered Harold their grandpa, and 3 great-grandchildren; also his sister-in-law Ethel Stegemoller of Versailles. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Henry and Louis Stegemoller, his sisters Miriam Obendorf and Lucy Merritt, and his great-grandson Seth Stegemoller. Mr. Stegemoller attended the Friendship school and was a 1948 graduate of Cross Plains High School. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War where he served with Company A of the 41st Signal Battalion at Ft. Lewis, Washington. For his time in the service Harold received the National Defense Service Medal. He farmed his entire life and retired in 1998 after 37 years with Delta Faucet in Greensburg where he worked in maintenance. Harold had served several terms as Brown Township trustee and he was a lifetime member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Olean. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 27th at 11am at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Olean with Pastor Curtis Black and Rev. Sherman Hughes officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery 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 on Thursday from 10am until time of services at the church. Memorials may be given to the Friendship Fire Department, St. Paul building fund, or St. Paul Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
Philip E. Leach, 75, of Holton passed away at 2:45 am Friday, August 21, 2015 at the Manderley Health Care in Osgood. He was born in Bedford, Kentucky on July 21, 1940 the son of Arthur and Mildred Kidwell Leach. Philip Married Jane Hoffmeier in Rexville, Indiana on December 15, 1963 and she survives. Other survivors include one son; Edgar of Madison, two daughters; Phyllis Hodapp (Jeff Smith) of Correct and Tonya (Roy) Fields of Holton; 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; two sisters; Evelyn Bassett of Phoenix, Arizona and Ila (Dick) Tankersly of Pleasant: sisters in law Gladys Hoffmeier of Madison, and Virginia Leach of Austin; one foster brother Tim Atkins, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Virginia Williams, Leora Penick, and Mamie Brinson and his brothers Leon (Bud) and Glen. Mr. Leach retired after 36 years at Reliance in Madison. Philip attended Westfork Baptist Church as a youth. Funeral Service will be 2:00pm Monday, August 24, 2015 with visitation prior to the service from 12:00 noon until time of service. Burial will follow in the Grandview Memorial gardens in Madison, Indiana. Memorials may be given to the American cancer Society in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.
Leon H. Berner, 82, of Cross Plains passed away at 5:38am Saturday, August 22, 2015 at the Kings Daughters Hospital in Madison. He was born at home near Pleasant on July 31, 1933 the son of Clifford and Wilma Nolker Berner. He was married to Esther Knigga at St. Peters Lutheran Church at Bear Branch on February 20, 1960 and his wife of 55 years survives. Other survivors include one son Michael (Linda) Berner of Cross Plains; two daughters Debbie Berner of Camby, and Kathy (Rob) Daugherty of Vevay; 7 grandchildren Erica (Kyle) Bechman of Cross Plains, Ashley Crafton of Indianapolis, Natalie (Josh) Wheeler of Vevay, Kevin Berner of Louisville, Jenna (Jason) Kaylor of Vincennes, Steven Berner of New York, and Dakota Crafton of Cross Plains; 6 great-grandchildren Jesse and Easton Bechman, Addison Wheeler, and Logan, Ava, and AJ Crafton. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Berner was a farmer and had retired after 17 years as an inspector with the Indiana Department of Transportation in Seymour. He was a veteran of the Korean War and served aboard the USS Sperry with the US Navy. Leon was a lifetime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Dewberry and was former president of the AAL. He had also served on the Switzerland County 4-H Fair Board. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 25th at 11am at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Dewberry with Rick Schneider officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be on 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 St. Paul Lutheran Church in care of the funeral home.
Daniel R. Slayback, 71, of Columbus passed away at 5:05 pm Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at the Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. He was born in Milan on August 9, 1944 the son of Bernard and Thelma Eaglin Slayback. Survivors include two brothers Bernard (Evelene) Slayback of Lawrenceburg and Jerry (Vera) Slayback of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Barbara, and his brother George. Mr. Slayback was a 1964 graduate of Moores Hill High School and had done custodial work. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served with the US Navy from 1967 to 1973. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and the Gallantry Cross. Daniel was a member of the Moores Hill American Legion. Graveside services will be held on Friday, August 21st at 11am at the Mt. Sinai Cemetery with military honors by the Moores Hill American Legion. Memorials may be given to the Moores Hill American Legion or the Mt. Sinai Cemetery in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.
Dorothy M. Smith, 99, of Versailles, formerly of Alexandria, Kentucky passed away at 12:40am Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at the Manderley Health Care Center in Osgood. She was born at Newport, Kentucky on July 1, 1916 the daughter of Earl and Harriett Davis Lipscomb. She was married to James Smith on September 5, 1934 and he preceded her in death on October 6, 1982. Survivors include two sons Rev. Robert (Judy) Smith of Versailles and Thomas (Mary) Smith of Ft. Knox, Kentucky; 6 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her son James, her parents, her brothers Joe, Ben, and Harvey Lipscomb, and her sisters Velma Bickers and Ruth Lipscomb. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker, did cleaning for several people, and had retired from the Gibson Greeting Card Company in Cincinnati. Dorothy was currently a member of the Dabney Baptist Church, but for several years belonged to the Bethel Baptist Church in Alexandria where she taught Sunday School and assisted her husband as church treasurer. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 1st at 10am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with her son Rev. Robert Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Wesley Chapel Cemetery at Alexandria. Visitation will be Friday from 5pm to 8pm. Memorials may be given to the Dabney Baptist Church in care of the funeral home.
Tammy D. Holman, 49, of Osgood passed away at 2:10am Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at the Hospice of South Central Indiana in Columbus. She was born at Madison on September 23, 1965. Survivors include her companion Andy Shelton; one brother Mike (Becky) Holman of Versailles; her niece Jessilyn Pickett; two nephews Blaine Holman and Anthony Holman, and her great-niece Lilly Holman. She was preceded in death by her mother Darlene Holman. Tammy was a 1983 graduate of South Ripley High School and attended Ball State University. She was a 20 year employee of Valeo in Greensburg where she worked as a master scheduler. She had also served for many years as the reserve volleyball coach at South Ripley High School and had previously worked as a cake decorator. Tammy’s hobbies included motorsports and also spending time with her family. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 31st at 10:30am at the West Fork Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Holman of the First Baptist Church of Brookville officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 5pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and on Friday from 9:30am until time of services at the church. Memorials may be given to the West Fork Cemetery or the Hospice of South Central Indiana in care of the funeral home.
Dilver J. Knigga, 83, of Tell City, formerly of Napoleon passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at the Oakwood Health Campus in Tell City. He was born near Dillsboro on April 29, 1932 the son of Charles and Bertha Rump Knigga. He was married to Eileen Bodenberg on August 20, 1960 and she survives. Other survivors include three daughters Connie (Tom) Holm of Tell City, Becky Leedy of Scottsburg, and Amy (Ray) Burton of Osgood; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; one sister Esther (Leon) Berner of Cross Plains. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Knigga was a 1950 graduate of Vevay High School. He had formerly worked as the office manager for the Ripley County Farm Bureau Co-op in Osgood. He also was employed for several years as a sales representative for the Thomas D. Murphy Company of Red Oak, Iowa selling promotional items to businesses. Dilver was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Olean. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family with burial in St. Peters Cemetery at Olean. Memorials may be given to the St. Paul Lutheran Church or St. Peters Cemetery in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.
Esther E. Gilliland, 98, of Olean passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at Ripley Crossing in Milan. She was born at Friendship on March 23, 1917 the daughter of Jesse and Hulda Vinup Linkmeyer. She was married to Howard Schwake on September 11, 1935 and he preceded her in death on June 30, 1966. She was married to William Gilliland in November of 1969 and he preceded her in death on July 12, 2008. Survivors include one daughter Sharon Spencer and her companion Ted Jones of Madison; three granddaughters Debbie (Robert) Hudson of New Albany, Teresa Gerth of Austin, and Marsha (John) Uhl of Madison; 7 great-grandchildren; one sister Mary Lou (Allen) Narwold of Batesville. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her brother James Linkmeyer, and her sisters Ruth Cutter, Dorothy Schwoeppe, and Thelma Hiner. Mrs. Gilliland attended the St. John Lutheran School in Farmers Retreat, a walk she made from Friendship every day. She was a full time homemaker and enjoyed her gardening and her home in Olean was always adorned with the roses she had attended. She enjoyed visiting and receiving visits from her family and friends, and was a big fan of Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune on TV. Esther was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church at Olean where she participated in the WELCA and the Martha Circle. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 11th at 10:30am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Pastor Curtis Black officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery at Olean. Visitation will be on Friday from 5pm to 8pm. Memorials may be made to the St. Paul Lutheran Church or St. Peters Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
Betty Jean Brown, 74, of Osgood passed away at 6:20pm Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at the Manderley Health Care Center in Osgood. She was born at Edmondton in Metcalf County, Kentucky on February 2, 1941 the daughter of James and Evelyn Jessee Brown. Survivors include one sister Becky (Ron) Sutton of New Marion; two brothers J. C. (Caroline) Brown, and Sam (Debbie) Brown both of Osgood. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Bobby Joe Brown, and her sister Suzette Brown. Betty Jean attended the Sandcreek School in Decatur County and she was a big fan of Elvis. She enjoyed her computer games and also playing bingo. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 6th at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Michael Miller of the Cedar Creek Community Church officiating. Burial will be in the New Marion Cemetery. Visitation will also be Monday from 10am until time of services. Memorials may be given to the New Marion Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
Raymond A. Allen 78, of Madison, formerly of Holton passed away at 9pm Sunday, June 28, 2015 at the Kings Daughters Hospital in Madison. He was born near Sunman on November 4, 1936 the son of Aaron and Irene Lauber Allen. He was married to Rita Palmer on September 30, 1957 and she preceded him in death on May 8, 1983. He was married to Carol Jean Dennis in 1990 and she preceded him in death in 2004. Survivors include one daughter Pam Simpson of Madison; two sons Larry (Lisa) Allen of Elkridge, Maryland, and Gary (Laurie) Allen of Moores Hill; 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers Gene Allen of Dunreith, and Arthur Allen of Osgood. He was also preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Ernest Allen. Mr. Allen was a 1955 graduate of Napoleon High School. He was employed with Cummins in Columbus from 1966 to 1987. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 1st at 10:30am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Bro. Bill Fields officiating. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5pm to 7pm. Memorials may be given to the Ripley County Humane Society in care of the funeral home.
Mary Kathryn Schwanholt Dickerson, 60, of Florence passed away at 8am Monday, June 22, 2015 at her home. She was born at Milan on October 16, 1954 the daughter of Walter and Irene Neahousemeyer Schwanholt. She was married to Charles B. Dickerson on November 4, 1995 and he survives. Other survivors include one sister Carolyn (Danny) Wehmeyer of New Smyrna Beach, Florida; her Godparents Aldean Hooton and Wilma Schwanholt; her Godchild Hana Hoffman, and her Godchildren and niece and nephew Heather Wehmeyer (Brian) Schott and Joseph Wehmeyer; sister-in-law Agnes (Roy) Durbin of Lexington, Kentucky, nephews David Durbin and John Scott Durbin both of Lexington, and great-nieces Avery and Elliott Durbin, Savanah Schott, and great-nephew Hayden Schott. She was preceded in death by her parents. Mrs. Dickerson was a 1972 graduate of South Ripley High School. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in biology from the University of Indianapolis and her Masters of Arts degree in marketing from the Jeffersonville Indiana campus of Webster University. Mary Kate worked as a district coordinator for the Boone, Kenton, and Campbell County, Kentucky Conservation Districts. She was past president of the Kentucky Waterways Alliance and was past president of the Kentucky Association for Environmental Education and also had served as their secretary. She received numerous awards from the Kentucky Environmental Association, National Association of Conservation Districts, was twice named the Southeast Region Employee of the Year, and was also named the Kentucky Project Learning Tree Facilitator of the Year. Mary Kate had also received the Kentucky Environmental Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award, an award that will now bear her name. She was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Madison, LWML, and the Altar Guild. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 27th at 11am at the Faith Lutheran Church at 3024 Michigan Road in Madison with Pastors Jeffery Pflug and Mark Darnstaedt officiating. Burial will be in the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery at Dewberry. Visitation will be Friday from 5pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 10am until time of services Saturday at the church. Memorials may be given to St. Paul Cemetery endowment fund or the Lutheran Hour in care of the funeral home
Marilyn L. Browning, 79, of Versailles passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at the home of her daughter. She was born at Milan on January 6, 1936 the daughter of Edward and Marie Ebel Meisberger. Survivors include two daughters Carol (Carson) Lawless, and Susan Browning both of Russell Springs, Kentucky; two grandchildren Cristal (Terry) McClister and Justin Sullivan both of Russell Springs; two great-grandchildren Haley Cook and Ethan McClister; two brothers John Meisberger of Versailles and Robert Meisberger of Osgood; two sisters Sharon (Bill) Eckstein of Indianapolis, and Nancy Watson of Greenwood; 9 nieces and 6 nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her sisters Doris Meisberger, Janet Cooper, and Mary Ann Naugle. Mrs. Browning was a 1954 graduate of New Marion High School. She retired after 30 years with the Jefferson Proving Ground and had also worked seasonally at the Versailles State Park. Marilyn was a lifelong member of the St. Magdalene Catholic Church in New Marion, a member of the Ripley County Red Hatters, and also belonged to the former Versailles Vigorous Volksmarchers. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, June 22nd at 11am at St. John Catholic Church in Osgood with Father John Geis officiating. Burial will be in the St. Magdalene Cemetery at Madison. Visitation will be on Monday from 9am to 10:30am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorials may be given to the St. John Catholic Church in care of the funeral home.
Phyllis McEvoy, 54, of Holton passed away at 2:35am Friday, June 12, 2015 at the Jennings St. Vincent Hospital in North Vernon. She was born in Madison on January 26, 1961 the daughter of Charles and Norma Pratt Bustle. She was married to David McEvoy on July 23, 1992 and he survives. Other survivors include her mother Norma Hopper of Versailles; two daughters Lindsey (James) Chastain of Medora and Jamie (Wes) Combest of North Vernon; 5 grandchildren; two brothers Charles (Debbie) Bustle of Holton and John (Jeanie) Bustle of Maysville, Michigan; two sisters Sharon Whitham and Darla Downey both of Holton. She was preceded in death by her father, sister Vickie Lynn Bustle, her nephew Josh Whitham, her brother-in-law Marvin Downey, and her father and mother-in-law Donald and Alice McEvoy. Mrs. McEvoy was a homemaker and had been employed with Metaldyne in North Vernon and also with the North Vernon Jay C Store. Phyllis loved taking care of her husband and family and enjoyed working in her yard and flowers as well as looking after her dogs. She was a member of the Brushy Fork Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 16th at 12pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Bro. Earl Thomas officiating. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery at Versailles. Visitation will also be Tuesday from 10am until time of services. Memorials may be given to the Cliff Hill Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
Betty J. Shirk, 79, of Versailles, Indiana, formerly of Harveysburg, Ohio and Waynesville, Ohio passed away at 10:55pm Monday, June 1, 2015 at the home of her daughter near Holton. She was born near South Charleston, Ohio on June 10, 1935 the daughter of Robert and Marie Harrison Hamilton. Survivors include one son Paul (Debbie) Elam of Carthage, Indiana; one daughter Paula (Regina) Richie of Holton; 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; one sister Norma Lewis of Waynesville, Ohio. Mrs. Shirk was a former employee of the Quaker Heights Nursing Home in Waynesville, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family with the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles in charge of arrangements.
Delbert T. Lothridge, 49, of Milan passed away at 3:55am Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Manderley Health Care Center in Osgood. He was born at Carrollton, Kentucky on May 31, 1966 the son of Larry and Nancy Martin Lothridge. Survivors include his father Larry Lothridge of Osgood; one son Trenton Lothridge and his companion Kimberly Williams of Madison; one daughter Ashley (Ray) Burgess also of Madison; grandchildren Braxton Burgess and Aunalee Williams; one brother Christopher Lothridge of Versailles; one sister Charity (Andrew) Jones of Ozark, Arkansas, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, one sister, and one brother. Mr. Lothridge was widely known in the Osgood, Milan, and Versailles communities and enjoyed attending many of the area churches. He was He was a truck driver and had driven for Swinney Farms, Skelgas in Osgood, Redelman Enterprises, Baylor Trucking, and Larry Bredewater. Delbert waged a hard fought courageous battle against Huntington’s Disease for the last 18 years. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 6th at 12pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Harris Long of the First Baptist Church in Milan officiating. Burial will be in the Green Cemetery near Versailles. Visitation will be Saturday from 10am until time of services. Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice.
George L. Wahl, Jr., 75, of Versailles passed away at 6:30pm Sunday, May 31, 2015 at the Manderley Health Care Center in Osgood. He was born in Boise, Idaho on September 30, 1939 the son of George Sr. and Mary Ruth Young Wahl. Survivors include one son George (Joyce) Wahl III of Holton; one daughter Jenny (Matt) Hansen also of Holton; grandchildren Lance, Sarah, and Becky Wahl, and Nikki and Amanda Hansen; great-grandchildren Aiden Wahl, Braydon Ritchison, Christopher Jackson, and Damian Wahl; one brother Jack (Gloria) Wahl of Hamilton, Ohio; three sisters Donna (Gilbert) Owens of Shandon, Ohio, Kathy (James) Hamblin of Hamilton, Ohio, and Carol (Bill) Klock of Liberty. He was preceded in death by his parents, his granddaughter Samantha Hansen, his brother Larry Wahl, and his sisters Judy Shultz and Glenna Mae Wahl. Mr. Wahl was a former employee of American Materials in Fairfield, Ohio where he worked as a plant operator. In his spare time George enjoyed playing cards and fishing. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 3rd at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Carter Corbray of the First Southern Baptist Church in Versailles officiating. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10am until time of services. Memorials may be given to the Samantha Hansen Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of the funeral home.
Benjamin C. Young, II, 48, of Holton passed away Monday, May 25, 2015 at his home. He was born at Madison on September 13, 1966 the son of Benjamin and Barbara Ludwig Young. He was married to Susan Fields on April 3,1986 and she survives. Other survivors include one son Benjamin Young III and his companion Sarah McCauley of Versailles; two daughters Bridget (Matthew) Miller, and Linda Young and her companion Wesley Miller all of Osgood; 7 grandchildren; one sister Billie Young of Noblesville. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Young was a farmer and a former employee of the Versailles Sawmill and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 28 at 11am at the Cedar Creek Community Church with Pastor Michael Miller officiating. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles. Visitation will be Thursday from 9am until time of services at the church. Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.
Roy M. Geisler, 67, of Rexville passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born near Rexville on January 15, 1948 the son of Alva and Doris Faye Housefield Geisler. Survivors include four brothers Elvan (Barbara) Geisler and Bernard (Debbie) Geisler both of Rexville, Bobby (Aggie) Geisler of Washington, and Marvin (Teresa) Geisler of Vevay; one sister Nancy Simmons of Brookville; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Alvin Geisler and Leslie Geisler, his niece Carolyn Geisler, and his nephews Kenny Geisler, Gene Wood, and Tom Simmons. Mr. Geisler was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War serving with Troop F of the 16th Calvary and received the Marksman Badge. Roy was a member of the West Fork Baptist Church and the Madison American Legion. Graveside services will be held on Monday, May 11th at 10:30am at the West Fork Cemetery with Rev. Karen Reynolds officiating and military graveside rites by the Versailles American Legion. Visitation will be Sunday from 4pm to 7pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorials may be given to the West Fork Baptist Church or Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
John R. “Rocky” Philip, 77, of Cross Plains passed away at 7:40pm Monday, April 20, 2015 at his home. He was born at Allentown, Pennsylvania on April 19, 1937 the son of John and Mildred Hess Phillip. He was married to Karen Magner on April 6, 1996 and she survives. Other survivors include two sons Jonathan (Lora) Philip of Cross Plains and Winston (Kim) Wilson of Minneapolis, Minnesota; four daughters Lori (Rick) Smith and Karen (Paul) Filek both of Cross Plains, Barbara Wilson of Chillicothe, Ohio, and Crystal (David) McGuire of Dayton, Ohio; 16 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; six brothers Dennis Philip, Jethro Hooper, Dallas Hooper, Martin (Debbie) Philip, Andrew (Pam) Philip, and Gerald (Denise) Philip; two sisters Donna Marie (Charles) Tolle and Gwendolyn Shipley; sister-in-law Anna Philip. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Raymond Philip. Mr. Philip a veteran of the US Army and was an accomplished baas guitar player. He had performed in various locations and had played back up for such big names as Ray Price. He was a member of the Southeast Indiana Musicians Hall of Fame and the Cincinnati Musician’s Union. John was a driver for Catch-A-Ride in Dillsboro and was a member of the Bear Creek Baptist Church. A celebration of John’s life will be held on Saturday, May 9th at 11am at the Bear Creek Baptist Church in Friendship with Rev. Sherman Hughes officiating. Burial will be in the St. Paul Cemetery at Dewberry. Visitation will be from 10am until time of services. Memorials may be given to the Bear Creek Baptist Church in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home.
Paul E. Harlemert, 88, of Napoleon passed away at 1:40am Friday, May 1, 2015 at his home. He was born near Napoleon on July 19, 1926 the son of Harry and Ella Bultman Harlemert. He was married to LaVonne “Bonnie” Clapp on June 5, 1948 and she survives. Other survivors include one son Ron (Donna) Harlemert of Napoleon; one daughter Julia (Ronald) Quicksall of Greensburg; 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; one sister Evelyn (Marvin) Hardesty of Osgood. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Floyd Harlemert. Mr. Harlemert was a 1944 graduate of Napoleon High School. He was an Army veteran of WWII and served during the Occupation of Germany. For his service Paul received the Army of Occupation Medal and the WWII Victory Medal. In civilian life he was a farmer and for 38 years he drove a school bus for the Napoleon and Jac-Cen-Del school systems. Paul was a lifetime member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ at Fink’s Corner and was also a member of the Osgood American Legion. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 5th at 11am at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ with Pastor Sandy Gruell officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military graveside rites by the Osgood American Legion. 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 St. Peter’s United Church of Christ or the church cemetery in care of the funeral home.
Dennis M. Walsh, 68, of Versailles, formerly of Holton passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at his home. He was born at Milan on August 12, 1946 the son of Walter and Selma Stagg Walsh. He was married to Bonnie Ross on June 12, 1965 and his wife of 49 years survives. Other survivors include one daughter Terri Shelton of Indianapolis; grandson Dylan Shelton of Indianapolis; one sister Janet (Travis) Mack of Holton. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son Dennis Scott Walsh. Mr. Walsh was a 1964 graduate of Holton High School and was a member of both Holton’s 1962 and 1964 sectional championship teams. He was a former employee of Cummins Engine in Columbus and retired as a lineman from the Southeastern Indiana REMC. Denny was a former member of the Indiana National Guard and in his spare time he enjoyed working his farm and woodworking. He had also trained and raced standard bred horses. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 1st at 10:30am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Ty Choate of the Hopewell Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Holton Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 5pm to 8pm. Memorials may be given to the Holton Cemetery or Rescue 69 in care of the funeral home. Cemetery or Rescue 69 in care of the funeral home.
Norma J. Hensley, 74, of Milan passed away at 11pm Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Ripley Crossing in Milan. She was born in Cincinnati on April 7, 1941 the daughter of James and Christine Martin Crowley. She was married to Francis M. Hensley on March 15, 1963 and he preceded her in death on September 3, 2005. Survivors include one daughter Charlotte (Doug) Norman of Milan; daughter-in-law Barbara Hensley of Milan; 6 grandchildren; one brother Jim (Glendon) Crowley of Cincinnati; one sister Darlene Davidson of Milan. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and her sons Eddie Hensley and David Hensley. Mrs. Hensley retired in 2000 from Hill-Rom where she worked in furniture assembly. Norma was a member of the Bridge of Hope Worship Center and the Ripley County Gideon Camp Auxiliary. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 30th at 10:30am at the Bridge of Hope Worship Center with Norma’s son-in-law Pastor Doug Norman officiating. Burial will be in the Craven Cemetery near Milan. Visitation will also be at the Bridge of Hope worship Center and will be on Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm. Memorials may be given to the Bridge of Hope missions program in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.
Dorothy Dilk, 90, of Versailles passed away Monday, April 20, 2015 at
the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in New Albany. She was born at
Hazard, Kentucky on November 9, 1924 the daughter of Fred and Gladys
Thomas Johnson. She was married to Nelson Dilk on December 16, 1942
and he preceded her in death on March 21, 2012. Survivors include one
daughter Patty Campbell of Pekin; one son Marvin Dilk of Holton; 10
grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; two sisters Juanita Singleton
of North Vernon and Kathleen(Louis) Holly of Bowling Green, Kentucky;
one brother Louis Johnson of North Vernon. She was also preceded in
death by her son Eddie Dilk, grandchildren Jimmy Campbell and Christina
Dilk, her brothers Stanford, Palmer, Carroll, and Donald Johnson, and
her sisters Eugenia Riddle, Arveta Sutton, and Josephine Smith. Mrs.
Dilk was employed with Reliance Electric in Madison for 25 years
retiring in 1986. Dorothy was a homemaker and a member of the First
Southern Baptist Church in Versailles. Funeral services will be held on
Saturday, April 25th at 10:30am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home
with Pastor Shane Morgan and Bro. Chris Campbell officiating. Burial
will be in the Marble Corner Cemetery at Versailles. Visitation will be
Friday from 5pm to 8pm. Memorials may be given to the Marble Corner
Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
Abell Hooton, 91, of Versailles passed away at 5:15pm on Sunday April 19, 2015 at Ripley Crossing in Milan. He was born near Cross Plains on November 12, 1923 the son of Dr. Lora and Edith Gullion Hooton. He was married to Elizabeth Lemon on May 25, 1946 and she preceded him in death on December 23, 2006. Survivors include two daughters Reta (Brad) Gray of Zionsville, and Alana (Bill) Thompson of Washington; three grandchildren John (Don) Thompson of Alexandria, Virginia, Jill (Kevin) Baker of Indianapolis, and Joel (Emily) Thompson of Washington; 6 great-grandchildren; one sister Isabel Richmond of Versailles; also brother-in-law James (Pat) Lemon of Batesville. He was also preceded in death by his parents, his sister Leah Ricketts, and brothers Troy, Quenton, Damon, Roland, and Elvan Hooton. Mr. Hooton was a 1942 graduate of Cross Plains High School and was a member of the school’s only sectional championship team in 1942. He graduated from Illinois College in Jacksonville, Illinois and received his Master’s Degree in Education from Indiana University. Mr. Hooton had taught school in the Aurora, Cross Plains, and South Ripley school systems, retiring in 1985. He was an Army veteran of WWII, having been drafted upon his high school graduation. He served with the 42n Infantry Division, also known as the Rainbow Division, in the Rhineland and Central Europe. On April 29, 1945 Mr. Hooton participated in the liberation of 30,000 inmates at Dachau, a Nazi concentration camp ten miles northwest of Munich in the state of Bavaria in southern Germany. There had been 32,000 documented casualties within the walls of Dachau. He described the big steel gates of the prison with the swastika emblem above the entrance. He also told of the 39 boxcars of bodies that the Nazis could not cremate because of running out of fuel and recalled years of terrible nightmares after his war time experiences. The 42nd passed through Munich on April 30 and ended its campaign by crossing the Austrian border north of Salzburg. In spite of the horrors and destruction he witnessed, Mr. Hooton recalled with pride his service with the 42nd Rainbow Division. In the 1990’s he and his wife traveled back to Europe to visit the many places where Mr. Hooton had served. For his service Mr. Hooton received the American Theatre Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, WWII Victory Medal, and the European Theatre Ribbon with 2 Bronze Stars. He had also worked as a civilian gunner at the Jefferson Proving Ground. Mr. Hooton was a member of the Versailles Baptist Church, Versailles Masonic Lodge, and the Ripley County Retired Teachers. He was also a life member and past commander of the Versailles American Legion, a life member of the Milan VFW, and was a past Chef De Gare for the Ripley County Voiture 40 & 8. Mr. Hooton was the organizer for several years for the Ripley-Tri-County all-star basketball game and was a member of the first class of the Ripley County Basketball Hall of Fame inductees. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 23rd at 10:30am at the Versailles Baptist Church with Mr. Hooton’s nephew Rev. Rand Hooton officiating. Burial will be in the Benham Cemetery with military graveside rites by the Versailles American Legion. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 9:30am until time of services at the church. Memorials may be given to the 40 & 8 nursing scholarship in care of the funeral home.
Thomas Allen Cord was born on June 11, 1947 and passed away on April 16, 2015.Tom was predeceased by his parents, Frieda and Karl Cord, his brothers, Jerry Cord and Ed Cord and his sister, Ruth Purdum. Tom is survived by his sisters, Janet Gorman and Margaret Jarvis and a host of nieces and nephews.Tom was born at a time when there were very few resources for a person with Down’s Syndrome. Undaunted, Frieda and Karl raised Tom just the same way as his other siblings. Frieda drove Tom for over an hour to a school where he was taught by nuns. Karl taught Tom to do chores on the farm, including feeding and watering the cows, chickens, and cats.Tom attended a sheltered workshop in Versailles and later went to New Horizons Sheltered Workshop in Batesville. After Tom’s parents had passed, first his dad, and years later his mom, Tom moved to Dayton, Ohio to live with his sister, Janet Gorman, and his niece, Cathy Gorman. Tom worked at Monco, Goodwill, and eventually got a job working in the laundry room of a hotel. Tom retired from his job and began attending the Senior Resource Center, a great place that he absolutely loved.After a bad fall and italization in April of 2014, Tom moved into the Liberty Retirement Center. Tom quickly made many friends, the staff and the residents treated him like a king. He loved going to the dining room to eat, doing activities, and roaming all over the Center in his wheelchair. On April 6, 2015, Tom suffered a stroke and he passed away eleven days later. Tom will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. Tom never met a stranger, loved to meet new people and make friends. In fact, he once invited the bag boy at the grocery store home for dinner. Tom was also very compassionate and concerned for others. Tom was at a basketball game and he saw the basketball hit one of the cheerleaders in the face. Tom could not stop crying until Cathy took him down to talk to the girl and he knew she was alright. Tom was also cunning, he usually managed to get his way. When he was told he could not take his camera to the Senior Resource Center because it was against the rules, Tom hid the camera outside the night before, grabbed it in the morning, and was on his merry way. Tom had an extraordinary talent with numbers and liked to memorize birthdays. He had every family member’s birthday and age memorized. He could even tell what age a person would be in any given year. Tom loved women. He liked to say, “May I?” and then kiss a lady’s hand. He proposed to most of the female members of the family and a few others. During a recent visit at his Retirement Center, Tom watched an attractive staff member walk by, then announced to Janet, Cathy, Craig, and David, “Me love me womans!” Tom was a very special man and a loving son, brother, and uncle and a much revered member of his family. Thomas Allen Cord was a good man. Visitation will be Friday, April 24, 2015 at 10:00am at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Milhousen. Mass of Christian Burial follows at 11:00am. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. Arrangements: Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home Versailles, Indiana. 812-689-1171 P.O. Box 84 Versailles, Indiana 47042
Mary Lou Jolly, 84, of Versailles passed away at 5:45pm Sunday, April 19, 2015 at Ripley Crossing in Milan. She was born near Cross Plains on September 19, 1930 the daughter of Earl and Grace Porter Copeland. She was married to Carl Jolly on May 29, 1954 and he preceded her in death on June 14, 1994. Survivors include two sons David (Cheryl) Jolly, and Dwight Jolly both of Versailles; two daughters Carol (Randy) Holcomb of Versailles and Janet (Terry) Icenogle of Bargersville; 7 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren with two more blessings this year; one brother Kenneth (Earline) Copeland of Versailles; two sisters Carolyn Morton of Pleasant and Nancy (Richard) Clem of Coatesville. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her granddaughter Amanda Jolly, and her brothers Robert, Francis, and Ross Copeland. Mrs. Jolly was a 1949 graduate of Cross Plains High School. She was a former employee of the Aetna Life Insurance Company in Indianapolis and had also worked at Morton’s Store in Pleasant. She also was a homemaker and loved the time she spent working on the farm with her husband. She had authored a book called “A Time of Peppermint” and was a great cook, especially known for her baked rolls. Mary Lou was a member of the Shelby Christian Church and had served as a volunteer for the Ripley County Cancer Unit. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 22nd at 11am at the Shelby Christian Church with Bro. Robert “Pete” Taylor officiating. Burial will be in the Shelby 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 the Shelby Cemetery or the Alzheimers Fund at Ripley Crossing in care of the funeral home.
Christina R. Asche, 77, of Delaware passed away at 9am on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at her home. She was born at Delaware on June 28, 1937 the daughter of William and Lillie Mae Baker Rose. She was married to Floyd Asche on September 12, 1957 and he survives. Other survivors include one son Floyd Jr. “Gayle” (Jennifer) Asche of Madison; two daughters Carol Ann (Mark) Owens of Osgood, and Barbara (Dana) Hotko of Delaware; 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Mary Lou Stevenson, and her brother William Rose, Jr. Mrs. Asche was a 1955 graduate of Napoleon High School and also graduated from the Cincinnati Beautician College. She was a former employee of US Shoe in Osgood and also Rest-Care. Christina enjoyed the outdoors, working in her flowers, and being with her grandchildren. She attended the Delaware United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family with burial in the Cliff Hill Cemetery at Versailles. Memorials may be given to the Cliff Hill Cemetery in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.
Bonnie L. Palmer, 66, of Holton passed away at 3:30am Thursday, April 9, 2015 at the Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. She was born near Osgood on August 13, 1948 the daughter of Claude and Edith Rayner Palmer. Survivors include three brothers Claude Palmer, Jr. of Osgood, Omer (Virginia) Palmer of Versailles, and Ronald Palmer of Holton, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Phyllis Mulford and Waunetta Zaenglein, and her brother William Palmer. Ms. Palmer was a former employee of Hull’s Grocery in Holton and she also did child care. Her favorite pastime was playing bingo. Bonnie was a member of the Dabney Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 11th at 2pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Michael Bell of the Dabney Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Tanglewood Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 1pm until time of services. Memorials may be given to the Dabney Baptist Church in care of the funeral home.
Ethel Mills, 94, of Versailles passed away at 10pm, Monday, April 6, 2015 at Ripley Crossing in Milan. She was born at Barboursville in Knox County, Kentucky on September 11, 1920 the daughter of John and Phema Grills Jones. She was married to Jeff Mills on January 4, 1940 and he preceded her in death on December 28, 1990. Survivors include one son Delmar (Brenda) Mills of Versailles; three grandchildren Matthew (Angel) Mills of Holton, Malena Hunger of Versailles, and Michelle (Phil) Owens of Brownstown; 6 great-grandchildren; three sisters Bessie Clipp and Hazel Randolph both of Jeffersonville, and Flora Cooper of Greensboro, North Carolina. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Arnold, Shelby, Ernest, Clofus, Grover, Otis, Clifton, and Garnet Jones, and her sisters Effie Day and Thelma Jones. Mrs. Mills was employed for 27 years with Reliance Electric in Madison where she worked as a coil winder. She had also been employed with the Delaney Wood Heel Factory in Versailles and had worked part time at Ohio Rod in Versailles. She enjoyed sewing and quilting, but was best known in Versailles for her yard and “weedless” flower beds which you could see her working in well past her 90th birthday. Ethel attended the Cedar Creek Community Church. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 11th at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Pastor Michael Miller officiating. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles. Visitation will be on Friday from 5pm to 7pm. Memorials may be given to the Cliff Hill Cemetery or the Cedar Creek Community Church in care of the funeral home.
James (Jim) Holman, 48, of Holton passed away at 11:30am Monday, April 6, 2015 at the Jewish Hospital in Louisville. He was born at Greensburg on October 1, 1966 the son of Leon and Mossie Newman Holman. He was married to Paula Craig on November 14, 1998 and she survives. Other survivors include his mother Mossie Fultz of Versailles; four sons James P. Holman of Versailles, William (Alisha) Holman of Madison, Dewey E. Holman of Hanover, and Jerrod Holman of Holton; two daughters Carol Jo (Terry) Malone of Holton, and Kayla Holman of Madison and her fiancé Dustin Hogston; one brother Dewey L. Holman of Madison; three sisters Kathy (Jeff) Burton of North Vernon, Christy Fox of Dallas, Texas, and Lisa (David) Slimco of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his father, and his step-father Phil Fultz. Mr. Holman was employed at the Versailles State Park and had also been a concrete contractor with his father. He was also a former employee of Lowe’s in North Vernon and the Napoleon Locker. Jim’s past time was his family, but he loved dirt track racing. He raced his number 7 car at Seymour, Lawrenceburg, Brownstown, and Vernon, just to mention a few of the tracks where he was so well known. Jim was not just known as a driver at these tracks, but as one who built cars and helped other drivers as well. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 10th at 11am at the Dabney Baptist Church with Bro. Butch Woodell officiating. Burial will be in the Otter Creek Cemetery at Nebraska. Visitation will be Thursday from 5pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 10am until time of services Friday at the church. Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice in care of the funeral home.
Wynona “Lue” Tuley, 67, of Versailles passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015 at her home. She was born at Batesville on January 28, 1948 the daughter of Bernice and Challice Edens Pribble. She was married to Doug Tuley on June 28, 1983 and he survives. Other survivors include her mother Challice Bode of Holton; one son Chad Brown and his companion Trisha Moore of Osgood; one daughter Krista Terry of Maine; 7 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren; one brother Gayle Pribble of North Vernon; two sisters Christy (Ernie) Patrick of Versailles and Lana (David) Scoggins of Osgood. Mrs. Tuley was a homemaker and spent much of her time reaching out and ministering to those in need around her. She used the days of her illness as an opportunity to walk closer to her God. Lue was a member of the Versailles Church of Christ. A celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, April 9th at 7pm at the Versailles Church of Christ with Dale Day officiating. Visitation will begin at 6pm. Burial will follow at a later date at the Shelby Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Versailles Church of Christ or the Shelby Cemetery in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home, Versailles.
Muncie Beverly, 91, of Cross Plains passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015 at his home. He was born in Quicksand Territory in Perry County, Kentucky on November 18, 1923 the son of Robert and Irene Sheppard Beverly. He was married to Dorothy Jean Chilton on February 5, 1945 and she preceded him in death on June 28, 1991. Survivors include one daughter Peggy Sears of Vermont; four sons Mike Beverly and Barry Beverly both of Cross Plains, and Roger Beverly and Paul Beverly both of Osgood; 17 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents, brothers Carl, Millard, Ellis, and R.D. Beverly, and his sisters Ida, Delphi, and Margaret. Mr. Beverly was an Army veteran of WWII and served with Troop A of the 29th Calvary in the Philippines. He received the American Theatre Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Theatre Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, and the WWII Victory Medal. In civilian life he was a farmer and had worked as a custodian for the Southeastern Career Center in Versailles. He was also a former employee of the Ripley County Farm Bureau and Uhlman’s Feed Mill, both in Cross Plains, and also Osgood Grain. Muncie was a member of the Madison VFW, and had attended the First Southern Baptist Church in Versailles. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 8th at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Bro. Johnny Lohrum officiating. Burial will be in the Turner’s Station Cemetery near Campbellsburg, Kentucky. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10am until time of services. Memorials may be given to the Bear Creek Baptist Church of Friendship in care of the funeral home.
Larry W. Webster, 65, of Versailles passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at the Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. He was born at Madison on September 22, 1949 the son of Raymond and Emma Cathleen Hambrick Webster. He was married to Barbara “Jane” Kelly on January 24, 1969 and she survives. Other survivors include one son Larry “Budd” (Brandy) Webster II of Dillsboro; three daughters Tamara (Jim) Cline of Deputy, Laura (Greg) Meyer of Osgood, and Jamie (Eric) Whitham of Rexville; 16 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; one brother Barry Webster of Vevay. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Raymond, Gregory, and Ricky Webster, and his sisters Sandra Upton and Patricia Jenkins. Mr. Webster was employed for 43 years with Batesville Casket Company where he worked as a group leader. Larry was a member of the Wilmington United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 28th at 1pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Jeff Limerick officiating. Burial will be in the Mud Pike Cemetery near Osgood. Visitation will be Saturday from 11am until time of services. Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice in care of the funeral home.
Dorothy Cole, 93, of New Marion passed away at 11:48pm Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at her home. She was born in Naughton Glen, Alberta Canada on July 27, 1921 the daughter of John and Domna Palamuk Marion. She was married to Everett Cole on April 3, 1944 and he preceded her in death on June 17, 1995. Survivors include five sons Kenneth (Judy) Cole of Osgood, Paul (Kim) Cole of Eminence, Kentucky, Bob Cole and Randy Cole both of New Marion, and Wendell (Becky) Cole of Versailles; five daughters Brenda (Jim) Smith, and Beverly (Fred) Holler both of New Marion, Barbara (Richard) Shadday of Rexville, Teresa Mason of Corbin, Kentucky, and Lori Rudolf of Versailles; daughter-in-law Sandy Cole of Bardstown, Kentucky; 23 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her sons Doug Cole and James Cole, son-in-law Jerry Mason, her brothers William, Alec, Michael, and Harry, and her sisters Pearl, Kim, Ann, and Mary. Mrs. Cole was a former employee of Bob Aikins Farms in Osgood. She had also worked as a laundry manager for the Edson Hotel in Alberta Canada and was employed with Camp Calumet in the Northwest Territory. Dorothy was a 50 plus year member of the New Marion Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 30th at 11am at the New Marion Baptist Church with Rev. Harold Carter officiating. Burial will be in the New Marion Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 3pm to 6pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 10am until time of services Monday at the church. Memorials may be given to the New Marion Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
Belinda D. Booster, 65, of Noblesville passed away at 11:45am Monday, March 23, 2015 at the Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. She was born at Milan on October 1, 1949 the daughter of Paul and Mary Cole Salyers. She was married to Don Booster on August 14, 1965 and he survives. Other survivors include her mother Mrs. Mary Salyers of Holton; her mother-in-law Esther Booster of Versailles; one son Robert (Julie) Booster of Frankton; three daughters Angela (Larry) Bilbrey of Columbus, Ohio, Donna Bourke and her fiancé Eric Wilson, and Roxanne (Jim) Poling both of Noblesville; 11 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, and her sister Pamela. Mrs. Booster was a native of Holton and attended the Holton School. She had worked at Conn Organ in Madison and had also been employed as a unit coordinator with Winona Hospital in Indianapolis. She had also served as a lay preacher with the United Methodist Church, was a homemaker, and was a former EMT with the Wayne Township Fire Department. Belinda was a member of the Ford Street United Methodist Church in Lapel and was a former member of the Wayne Fall Lions Club in Durbin. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 27th at 2pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Pastor Mark Booster officiating. Burial will be in the Holton Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 5pm to 7pm. Memorials may be given to the Fourth Street United Methodist Church or the Dabney Baptist Church in care of the funeral home.
Ann Peaslee, 74, of Versailles passed away at 1:10am Sunday, March 22, 2015 at Arbor Grove Village in Greensburg. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on February 7, 1941 the daughter of Lowry and Anna Mae McCarty Hancock. She was married to Virgil Peaslee on June 18, 1958 and he preceded her in death on December 5, 1998. Survivors include two sons Jeff (Martha) Peaslee of Versailles, and Greg Peaslee of Seymour; one daughter Paula (Robert) Kress of Westport; 7 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren; one brother Jim (Donita) Hancock of Chelsea. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and her daughter-in-law Karen Peaslee. Mrs. Peaslee attended the Saluda High School in Jefferson County. She had worked as an attendant at the former Mucsatatuck State Hospital in Butlerville and also as a CNA at the Decatur Memorial Hospital in Greensburg. She had also driven for Classic Medic Cab in Greensburg and was an advertising consultant for WYGS radio in Columbus. Ann was a member of the Cedars of Lebanon Church in Dillsboro. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 26th at 12pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Pastor Charles Hill of the Cedars of Lebanon officiating. Burial will be in the Tanglewood Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 10am until time of services. Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice in care of the funeral home.
Teruko Tabata Furiya, 84, of Versailles, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2015 at the Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. Born in Tokyo, Japan on November 9, 1930, Teruko was married to James Ichiro Furiya and is survived by two sons: Keven Furiya of Seattle, Washington and Alvin Furiya of Noblesville; and one daughter, Linda Furiya of Shelburne, Vermont; and also two grandsons. Raised in Tokyo, Japan, Teruko was the daughter of a rice merchant. As a teenager, she survived the bombing and reconstruction of Tokyo following its surrender during World War II. Later, she worked in banking and human resources at Sumitomo Bank by day and enrolled in a tailoring academy by night. In her 20s, she nearly succumbed to tuberculosis. Given the antidote, she recovered gaining a new lease on life where she took up skiing and hiking the Japan Alps and nature photography. Teruko was a certified Japanese tea ceremony instructor. In 1959, she moved to the United States and married James Furiya. Teruko and her husband lived in Versailles for more than fifty years. She was best known for her professional sewing skills and love of cooking, food, and travel. Mr. and Mrs. Furiya attended Tyson Methodist Church. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. The Stratton-Karsteter Funeral home, Versailles is in charge of arrangements.
Heidrun “Heidi” Smith, 72, of Cross Plains passed away Saturday, March 14, 2015 at her home. She was born in Berlin, Germany on September 8, 1942 the daughter of Wilhelm and Frida Hedwig Morgenstern. She was married to Darrell Smith on August 24, 2000 and he survives. Other survivors include one daughter Marina Ibsch of Berlin; two sons Daniel (Tina) Trappman, and Jan (Claudia) Trappman bothof Kispie, Germany; step-children Carolyn (Peter) Lukes of Italy, and Belinda Smith, and Kevin Smith both of Berlin, Germany; 6 grandchildren; two sisters Jutta Flohr of Berlin, and Monika (Jan) Rochtus of Belgium; one half-brohter Uwe (Christal) Morgenstern of Berlin. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker and had worked for the Postal Service in Germany. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 17th at 12pm at the Bear Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Sherman Hughes officiating. Burial will be in the Akers Friendship Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 10am until time of services at the church. Memorials may be given to the Bear Creek Baptist Church in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.
Carter Everage, 93, of Milan passed away Thursday, March 12, 2015 at the Manderley Health Care Center in Osgood. He was born at Hindman in Knott County, Kentucky on July 13, 1921 the son of Aster and Polly Ann Morgan Everage and moved to a farm north of Versailles in 1937. He was married to Grace Waters on October 5, 1946 and his wife of 69 years survives. Other survivors include one son Jack (Robbie) Everage of Milan; three daughters Sandy Mills of The Villages, Florida, Sherry Kendall of Fruitland Park, Florida, and Joyce Bailey of Martinsville; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandson; one sister Elaine Kemker of Milan; sister-in-law Reva Everage also of Milan. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers John Paul Everage, and R. C. Everage. Mr. Everage was a 1939 graduate of Versailles High School and received his BS degree in agriculture from Purdue University in 1943. He was an Army veteran of WWII serving from 1943 to 1946.He served as a first lieutenant in Field Artillery and also served two years in the European Theatre of Operations as an intelligence officer attached to his artillery unit. He taught agriculture at Purdue to military personnel from 1946 to 1953, worked as a salesman for Agrico for several years, and was a farmer. Carter was a 60 year member of the Versailles Baptist Church, and was also a member of the Versailles American Legion. He had formerly served on the South Ripley School Board, served on the building committees for the new South Ripley High School in 1966 and the new South Ripley Elementary School in 1991, was former chairman of the Ripley County Extension Committee, and served on the Board of Supervisors for the Ripley County ASCS district. Mr. Everage was also a 65 year member of the Versailles Lions Club with 55 years of perfect attendance. In the local club he served as president, secretary, zone chairman, Pumpkin Show president, and served as master of ceremonies for the Versailles Pumpkin Show for several years. Also with Lions International he served as District 25-F Governor in 1964 and1965, Region 7 zone chairman, vice-district governor, Lions Club International Foundation, and was a past International Director, serving in 1973. Since going off the board he had remained active in district and international Lions affairs.His awards through the Lions included being named a Melvin Jones Fellow on four occasions, an award given by the Lions Club International Club Foundation for dedicated humanitarian services, received the Ambassador of Goodwill Award, nine presidential awards, international leadership award, Membership Key award for outstanding recruitment, and was one of the founders of Camp Woodsmoke. He also served as a multiple district leadership trainer and as the multi district promoter of the Lions-Quest program in Indiana. He spearheaded the effort to raise the necessary funds and obtain a state office building for the Lions of Indiana. He also helped found and served as the first president of the Lions of Indiana Trust Fund and the Lions of Indiana State Office Holding Corp. Carter was also named a Kentucky Colonel. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 20th at 10:30am at the Versailles Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Cantrell officiating. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery at Versailles with military graveside rites by the Versailles American Legion. 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 Versailles Baptist Church or the Versailles Lions Club in care of the funeral home.
Mary Delay Begenwald, 88, of Versailles passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Ross Manor in Dillsboro. She was born at Hazard in Perry County, Kentucky on September 13, 1926 the daughter of Eugene and Nellie Deaton Gray. She was married to Roy Delay on January 18, 1946 and he preceded her in death on January 14, 1971. She was later married to William “Bud” Begenwald and he also preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters Sue Ricketts of Louisville, Kentucky, and Linda (Mark) Chance of Dillsboro; three grandchildren Todd (Amber) Chance of Dillsboro, Traci (Ryan) Bruns of Milan, and Jason (Stacy) Ricketts of New Albany; 6 great-grandchildren; one brother Kenny (Elaine) Gray of Milan. She was also preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, and two sisters. Mrs. Begenwald was a 1946 graduate of Versailles High School. She was employed with the Delaney Wood Heel Factory in Versailles and retired from Conn Organ in Madison. She enjoyed traveling in her retirement years. Mary was a 60 year member of the Versailles Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 7th at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Mike Cantrell officiating. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles. Visitation will be Saturday from 10am until time of services and memorials may be given to the Versailles Baptist Church in care of the funeral home.
Bill Moore, Sr., 82, of Holton passed away Monday, March 2, 2015 at the Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. He was born in Hollow Number 5 in Breathitt County, Kentucky on August 18, 1932 the son of Frank and Laura Watkins Moore. He was married to Dorothy Jean Frieszell on July 1, 1955 and she preceded him in death on September 16, 1982. Survivors include three sons Bill (Janelle) Moore, Jr. of Versailles, Daniel “Boone” Moore of North Vernon, and Shawn (Krysta) Moore of Holton; ten daughters Laura (Ron) Prosser, Mary Sizemore, and Kimberly Hoover all of Versailles, Frances McRoberts and Crystal Gresham both of North Vernon, Sharon Roark of Cleveland, Tennessee, Jennifer (David) Pennycuff and Cherry (Wayne) Pyatt both of Butlerville, Sherry Lloyd of Connersville, and Chantal (Jamie) Aparicio Enriquez of Seymour; 42 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren; one brother George (Sydney) Moore, Sr. of West Virginia; one sister Phyllis Hardy of Seymour. He was also preceded in death by his parents, his son Frank Moore, daughter Becky White, his brothers Sewell, Robert, Johnny, Elmer, and Raymond Moore, and his sisters Sara Ann Sharp, Emma Cunningham, Frances Hollon, and Bertha Moore. Mr. Moore was a retired farmer and had also worked for Triad Steel in North Vernon. He also had owned and operated Moore’s Service Station in Holton. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 6th at 10:30am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Pastor Kenneth Johnson of the North Vernon Church of God officiating. Burial will be in the Grandview Memorial Garden near Madison. Visitation will be Thursday from 5pm to 8pm. Memorials may be given to the Greg Prosser Scholarship Fund in care of the funeral home.
Jackie Wiley, 68, of Holton passed away Monday, March 2, 2015 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born at Knightstown on January 8, 1947 the son of William Everett and Goldie Egan. Jackie was adopted and raised by Benjamin Wiley. He was married to Shelba Cullen on April 5, 1974 and she survives. Other survivors include one son Kevin (Tammy) Wiley of Holton; one daughter Amanda Wiley and companion Pam O’Neal of Indianapolis; one grandson Dominic Wiley. He was preceded in death by his parents, his aunt Cordia Lockridge, his sister Lucille Ryckman, and his brothers Don, Arthur, Gene, Paul, and William Egan. Mr. Wiley was a 1965 graduate of North Vernon High School. He was a 14 year Navy veteran and served three tours in Vietnam. While with the Navy he served on the USS Constellation, USS Forrestal, and while serving on the USS Kitty Hawk participated in picking up splashed down Apollo astronauts. One of his “war stories” included having Elvis walk on to the military base and participate in a touch football game with his unit. Jackie received the Good Conduct Medal and the Meritorious Unit Commendation. In civilian life Jackie was a self-employed metal smith fabricator. He had also been employed with Cummins and had worked at the Jefferson Proving Ground. He had taught welding at the Southeastern Career Center in Versailles and also at South Ripley High School. He had also been a Job Corp instructor at Camp Atterbury. A celebration of Jackie’s life will be held on Saturday, March 7th at 3pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Karen Reynolds officiating. Burial will follow at a later date at the Indiana Veterans Cemetery in Madison. Visitation will be Saturday from 1pm until time of services. Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice in care of the funeral home.
Violet R. Baker, 92, of Osgood passed away Saturday, February 28, 2015 at the Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. She was born in Cincinnati on September 21, 1922 the daughter of Irvin and Margaret Schmelling Keller. She was married to James Richard Baker on September 9, 1944 and he preceded her in death on March 2, 1986. Survivors include one daughter Barbara (Robert) Brown of Canaan; three granddaughters Laura (Darren) Cole of Batesville, Belinda (Robert) Cole of Versailles, and Rebecca (Richard) Scott of Batesville, and also 6 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Baker was a 1940 graduate of Western Hills High School in Cincinnati. She worked in customer service for Sears at the Florence Mall, retiring in 1985. In 1996 she moved to Buckeye Village in Osgood where she enjoyed her retirement and in particular the Meal Site activities. In 2011 she became a resident of the Manderley Health Care Center in Osgood. Violet was a long time member of the Versailles Church of Christ. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 4th at 10am at the Versailles Church of Christ with Dale Day officiating. Entombment will take place at 2:30 pm Wednesday at the Vine Street Hill Cemetery in Cincinnati. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 9am until time of services Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be given to the Versailles Church of Christ or the Activities Fund of the Manderley Health Care Center in care of the funeral home.
Ira J. Walker, 86, of North Vernon, formerly of Butlerville passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at the Lutheran Community Home in Seymour. He was born at Somerset in Pulaski County, Kentucky on September 4, 1928 the son of Byron and Lula Pittman Walker. Survivors include three daughters Lana Walker, Judy (Robert) Ertel, and Sherry (Bert) Shaw all of North Vernon; 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; one sister Gwen Morgan of North Vernon. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Faye Foster, and his brother Eugene Walker. Mr. Walker was a retired farmer and had worked for 32 years for Arvins in maintenance and tooling. In his younger years Ira was an accomplished baseball player and was called up by the Cincinnati Reds, but was unable to answer that call as he was drafted into the Army. He served during the Korean War from 1952 to 1954 and rose to the rank of sergeant. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 28th at 4pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Mike Cantrell of the Versailles Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Holton Cemetery with military graveside rites by the Versailles American Legion. Visitation will be Saturday from 2pm until time of services. Memorials may be given to the Hospice of Jennings County or the Holton Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
Leola S. “Lee” White, 84, of Versailles passed away Monday, February 23, 2015 at Ripley Crossing in Milan. She was born at Bear Branch on November 10, 1930 the daughter of Edgar and Sophia Torwelle Housemeyer. She was married to Robert S. White on December 16, 1950 and he preceded her in death on September 12, 2000. Survivors include two sons William R. (Elaine) White of Southold, New York, and Thomas White of Reno, Nevada; two daughters Linda Anderson of Dillsboro, and Debra (Rev. Steve) Allen of Sunman; 7 grandchildren, and great-grandson Camden James Anderson; one brother Edgar (Marilyn) Housemeyer of Ft. Myers, Florida; one sister Ruth Perry of Lawrenceburg. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and her son-in-law James Anderson. Mrs. White was a 1947 graduate of Dillsboro High School. She was a seamstress and owned and operated Lee’s Sewing Center in Versailles for several years. She was also an avid follower of the Cincinnati Reds and had a huge collection of nut crackers. Lee was a member of the Versailles Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 28th at 12pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Mike Cantrell officiating. Burial will be in the Grandview Memorial Garden near Madison. Visitation will be on Saturday from 10am until time of services. Memorials may be given to the Hospice of Margaret Mary Hospital or the Versailles Baptist Church in care of the funeral home.
Bruce Edward Filsell, 72, of Versailles passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015 at his home. He was born in Toronto, Canada on July 1, 1942 the son of Albert and Marjory Powell Filsell. Bruce became a citizen of the United States on September 17, 1965. He was married to Lauragene Cutter on September 22, 1984 and she survives. Other survivors include two daughters Laura (Paul) Freese of Batesville, and Laurene Wittmer of North Vernon; two grandsons Justin Wittmer and Levi Freese; two step-grandsons Eric Freese and Kyle Freese; one brother Edwin Filsell of North Carolina; one sister Eileen Hobbs of Delaware. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Filsell was a mill wright and had been employed with US Borax in California and was also a UAW electrician and had been employed with INTAT in Rushville. He served with the US Air Force from 1960 to 1968 as an airplane mechanic with the 6510th Air Base Group. He received the Air Force Good Conduct Medal. Bruce was a member of the Versailles Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 26th at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Burcham officiating. Burial will follow at a later date. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm. Memorials may be given to the Versailles American Legion in care of the funeral home.
Jo Bishop, 70, of Osgood passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at the Manderley Health Care Center in Osgood. She was born at Hot Spot in Breathitt County, Kentucky on January 14, 1945 the daughter of A. W. and Hattie Elam Hamilton. Survivors include two daughters Barbie Schmidt of Versailles, and Kathy Lovins of Greenwood; 6 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; one brother Johnny Hamilton of Holton; one sister Mildred (Harley) Roark of Holton. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers Donald Hamilton, Sr., and Danny Hamilton, Sr., and her nieces Lisa McConnell and Janet Roark. Ms. Bishop was a 1963 graduate of Milan High School. She had formerly worked as a C N A at the Milan Health Care Center and retired in 2010 after working 15 years as a cook at the Ripley County Jail. Jo enjoyed her grandchildren, doing good cooking, and listening to good music. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 21st at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Pastor Bob McCreary of the Holton Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in the Otter Creek Cemetery at Nebraska. Visitation will be Saturday from 9am until time of services. Memorials may be made to the Ripley County FOP’s Shop With a Cop program in care of the funeral home.
Jeffrey Scott Harris, 52, of Versailles passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at his home. He was born at Dayton in Kenton County, Kentucky on February 18, 1962 the son of Charles W. and Joyce Johnson Harris. Survivors include one son Gregory (Heather) Harris of Sydney, Ohio; two daughters Amanda (Marcus) Roll also of Sydney, and Shannon (Rob) Goddard of Versailles; step-children Darrell Brewer, Angela Neeley, Bobbie Jo Callen, and Dathan Brewer; 20 grandchildren; three brothers Cecil (Sharon) Mutter of Cleves, Ohio, Darrell (Sharon) Mutter of Cincinnati, and Charles (Lynette) Harris of Dry Ridge, Kentucky; one sister Jodi Overpeck of Erlanger, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Harris was a veteran of the US Army where he served as a Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic with the 24th Signal Battalion. He received the Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Driver and Mechanic Badge, Army Achievement Medal with four Oak Leave Clusters, Army Commendation Medal, and the Army Good Conduct Medal. In civilian life he was employed as a truck driver with Nickle’s Bakery in Cincinnati. Jeff was a member of the Norwood, Ohio Masonic Lodge. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 12th at 12 pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Doug Norman and Rev. Don Buck officiating. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery at Versailles with military graveside rites by the Versailles American Legion. Visitation will be Thursday from 10am until time of services. Memorials may be given to the Versailles American Legion in care of the funeral home.
Dorothy Eaton Bruce, 83, of Versailles passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital in Louisville. She was born at Milan on June 26, 1931 the daughter of Walter and Florence Peaslee Clarkson. She was married to Jerry Eaton on November 3, 1951 and he preceded her in death on February 10, 1965. She was then married to Virgil Bruce on March 16, 1972 and he preceded her in death on January 2, 1973. Survivors include two daughters Rowena Eaton of Indianapolis and Jackie Meadows of Letts; three sons Jim (Sue Ellen) Eaton of Madison, Frank (Becky) Eaton, and John Eaton both of Versailles; 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; one sister Violet Vanosdol of Benham. She was also preceded in death by her parents. Mrs. Bruce attended the Friendship and Cross Plains schools and was a 1951 graduate of Versailles High School. She was employed with the White Pine Restaurant in Versailles, Joseph Seagram in Lawrenceburg, Muscatatuck State Developmental Center at Butlerville, Reliance Electric in Madison, and retired in 1995 after 23 years with Delta Faucet in Greensburg. Dorothy was a member of the Bear Creek Baptist Church in Friendship. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home.
Ronald Lee Jarvis, 73, of Vevay passed away Saturday, January 24, 2015 at his residence. He was born at Batesville on January 30, 1941 the son of Wilbur and Dora Little Jarvis. Survivors include one son Keith (Susan) Jarvis of Toledo, Ohio; two daughters Kellie (Brian) Jarvis Compton of Indianapolis, and Becky Jarvis(Shannon) Ogle of Westport; 9 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter; one sister Faye Jarvis Bradfield of Indianapolis. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister Helen Fuehrer. Mr. Jarvis was a 1959 graduate of Versailles High School and had attended electronics training in Indianapolis. He worked for 32 years for IBM in Columbus as a service technician and field manager, retiring in 1992. Ron was an avid collector of Corvairs and participated in the Vevay Car Show. He also participated in a bowling league at Columbus, was an avid coin collector, enjoyed fishing, and his Honda motorcycle. A celebration of Ron’s life will be held on Friday, January 30th at 1pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Sister Shirley Gerth officiating. Visitation will be on Friday from 11am until time of services. Memorials may be given to the Switzerland County Humane Society or the Jefferson-Craig Fire Department in care of the funeral home.
Marcella G. Scudder, 91, of Versailles passed away Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Community South Hospital in Greenwood. She was born at Friendship on April 29, 1923 the daughter of George and Mayme Reamer Dresselhaus. She was married to Wilbur “Bud” Scudder on February 12, 1949 and he preceded her in death on April 28, 2004. Survivors include one son Steve (Julie) Scudder of Greenwood; two grandchildren Kevin and Maura Scudder of Greenwood; three sisters-in-law Joyce Dresselhaus of Cincinnati, Helen Scudder of Lawrenceburg, and Viola Dresselhaus of Friendship, along with several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and her brothers Howard, Dale, and Norman Dresselhaus. Mrs. Scudder grew up in Friendship, attended the Friendship School, and was a 1940 graduate of Cross Plains High School. In her younger years Marcella was employed as a nanny in Cincinnati. She retired in 1987 after 44 years with Joseph A. Seagram in Lawrenceburg where she worked as a sealer operator. Marcella was a member of the Bear Creek Baptist Church in Friendship. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 29th at 11am at the Bear Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Sherman Hughes officiating. Burial will be in St. Peters Cemetery at Olean. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5pm 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 Bear Creek Baptist Church in care of the funeral home.
Louis W.B. Sellers, 81, of Olean passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Ripley Crossing in Milan. He was born near Delaware on November 1, 1933 the son of Benjamin Harrison “Harry” and Mabel Cook Sellers. He was married to Ruth Tielking on July 1, 1961 and she survives. Other survivors include two sons Robert (Diane) Sellers of Lexington, and Keith (Lynn) Sellers of Cincinnati; two grandchildren Nicole Sellers and Austin Sellers; one brother Gerald (Norma) Sellers of Hanover. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister Doris Sellers. Mr. Sellers was a farmer, a former employee of the Ripley County Highway Department, and retired in 2003 after 18 years with the Halcomb Home Center in Versailles. Louis was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Olean where he served as bell ringer for 31 years. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 24th at 11am at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Olean with Pastor Curtis Black officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 5pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorials may be given to the St. Paul Improvement Fund, St. Paul Cemetery, or the Parkinson’s Foundation in care of the funeral home.
Robert R. “Soap” Sutherlin, 76, of Versailles passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015 at his home. He was born at Lebanon on October 5, 1938 the son of Roscoe and Josephine Byrd Sutherlin. Survivors include one son Brandon Palmer of Indianapolis; two daughters Leslie Palmer of Louisville, and Angel Palmer of Versailles; three grandchildren Chase Richards, Julia Puig, and Finley Josephine Palmer; one brother Larry (Sue) Sutherlin of Versailles; one sister Joyce (Jim) Samples of Versailles; nephews David (Leslie) Sutherlin of Milan, and Doug (Loreana) Sutherlin of Sellersburg; three nieces Nicole (Chris) Wiedeman of Cincinnati, Kerry (Mark) McConnell of Delaware, and Debbie (Andy) Holbrook of Ft. Wayne. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Sutherlin was a 1956 graduate of Versailles High School and received his BS degree in Civil Engineering from Purdue University in 1961. He served with the US Army as an engineer from 1962 to 1964 and with the US Army Reserves until 1968. In his civilian career Soap worked as an Area Construction Engineer with the Indiana State Highway Department Seymour District for 43 years, retiring in 2004. He was a life member of the Versailles American Legion where he had held all offices and was also past District Adjutant for the American Legion. He currently served as the bugler for all military funerals. Soap was an avid follower of Purdue basketball and had done league bowling at Pollard’s Bowl in Versailles for 43 years. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 22nd at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Mike Cantrell of the Versailles Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery with military graveside rites by the Versailles American Legion. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm. Memorials may be given to the Versailles American Legion in care of the funeral home.
Mary Jessie Rea, 67, of Rexville passed away Friday, January 16, 2015 at her home. She was born at Madison on June 17, 1947 the daughter of Lewis and Rosetta Turner Demaree. She was married to Lester Rea on October 3, 1970 and he survives. Other survivors include one son John (Kelly) Rea of Rexville; three granddaughters Hannah, Julia, and Elizabeth Rea. She was preceded in death by her parents. Mrs. Rea was a 1965 graduate of Madison High School and was her class salutatorian. She was also a delegate to Hoosier Girls State and was named the school’s DAR Good Citizen. She was employed with Conn Organ in Madison and had worked at the Jefferson Proving Ground as a teletypist in the Headquarters Building and was a secretary for weapons maintenance. Mary was also an accomplished artist. She was a member of the North Madison Christian Church and attended the Versailles Church of Christ. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 20th at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles. Burial will be in the Fairmont Cemetery in Madison. Visitation will be on Monday from 5pm to 7pm. Memorials may be given to the Versailles Church of Christ in care of the funeral home.
Robert C. Asche, 86, of Osgood passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at the Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. He was born near Delaware on March 29, 1928 the son of Charles and Esther Raney Asche. He was married to Dorothy Wood Pettit on February 14, 1996 and she survives. Other survivors include two sons Randall Asche of Greensburg and Kevin Asche of Columbus; one daughter Laura Jordan of Greensburg; step-daughter Helen McNeely of Norfolk, Virginia; 8 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren; three brothers Floyd (Christine) Asche of Delaware, Gene (Faye) Asche of Illinois, and Leroy Asche of Cameron, North Carolina; two sisters Clara Felix of Delaware, and Sylvia Spurr of Indianapolis. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Goldie Richter, his brothers Carl Asche, Herschel Asche, and Gerald Asche, step-son Bruce Pettit, and step-daughter Mary Campbell. Mr. Asche was a former employee of Bonn Aluminum in Greensburg, Delta Faucet in Greensburg, the Decatur County REMC, and the Southeastern Indiana REMC in Osgood. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 16th at 12pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Don Buck officiating. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 10am until time of services. Memorials may be given to the Cliff Hill Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
Anna Mae Bowers Hull, 84 of Milan passed away January 5, 2015 at Ripley Crossing in Milan. She was born January 17, 1930 in Rushville, Indiana to Lester and Floy (Mills) Bowers. She worked for over 30 years for Bovards Funeral Home. She was a member of Milan United Methodist Church, Milan United Methodist Women, and the Rebekah Lodge. Anna Mae will be remembered for her love for her family and friends. She enjoyed baking cakes and decorating them and making candy and cookies for all at Christmas time. Anna Mae is survived by her devoted husband Alvin Hull; children Duane Blessing of Indianapolis, Debbie (David) Trotter of Marysville, Tim Blessing of Indianapolis, and Dennis (Becky) Blessing of Plymouth, Michiagn; step children Marilyn (Dennis) Hadler of Greensburg, and Darrell (Gracie) Hull and Lloyd (Barb) Hull both of Columbus; grandchildren: Tyler, Dustin Blessing, Anna, Sarah Trotter, Mamie Blessing, step grandchildren: Stacey, Michelle, Christine, Jennifer, Cameron, great grandchildren Kaylee, Lucas, Emma and Jase and several step great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers Walter Bowers and Harold Bowers. Funeral services will be Friday, January 9th at 11 am at the Milan United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 4pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and on Friday from 10am until time of services at the church. Memorials may be given to the Milan United Methodist Women or the Alzheimer's Association in care of the funeral home.
Alberta Miller, 82, of Versailles passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at the Manderley Health Care Center in Osgood. She was born at Dayton, Ohio on November 10, 1932 the daughter of George and Virgie Schock Seals. She was married to Elmer Miller on February 16, 1952 and he preceded her in death on July 4, 1997. Survivors include one son Donald G. (Deborah) Miller of Knoxville, Tennessee; one daughter Brenda (John) Busek of Dillsboro; two grandchildren Tami Gordon of Osgood, and Elizabeth (Darren) Heppner of Sunman; three brothers Rev. Robert (Shirley) Seals of Portland, Oregon, Jerry (Dottie) Seals of Greensburg, and Bill (Carol) Seals of Versailles; two sisters Bernice Fisk of Benson, Arizona, and Janet (Fred) Peters of Batesville. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and her brother Buck Seals. Mrs. Miller was a 1950 graduate of Versailles High School. She was employed with US Shoe in Osgood for several years and taught cake decorating at the Southeastern Career Center. She enjoyed the fellowship of her family and friends and volunteering at local nursing homes. She had baked professionally, making several wedding and special occasion cakes. Alberta was known as a prayer warrior, and was a long time member of the Cedar Creek Community Church. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 10th at 11am at the Cedar Creek Community Church with Alberta’s brother Rev. Robert Seals officiating. Burial will be in the Washington Cemetery at Elrod. Visitation will be Friday from 5pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 10am until time of services Saturday at the church. Memorials may be given to the Cave Hill Christian Academy or the Bridge of Hope Building Fund in care of the funeral home.
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