The Shoals News
5 June 1953

Clara Elizabeth Allbright

Mrs. Clara Elizabeth Allbright, age 54 years, passed away at the Daviess County Hospital at 3:05 a.m. Thursday, May 28, after an illness of seven months.

Mrs. Allbright was born in Orange County, Indiana on August 17, 1898, the daughter of the late Martin Hendrixson and Mrs. Catherine Blagrave, of West Baden, Ind.  On October 14, 1916, she was united in marriage to Noble Allbright, who has preceded her in death.

Surviving, in addition to the mother, are the following children; Noble K. Allbright and Thomas M. Allbright of Indianapolis;  Mrs. Betty Crim and Mrs. Mary Lou Sorrells of Shoals, and six grandchildren.  Two sons are dead.

Other survivers are four brothers;  Harvey Hendrixson and William Hendrixson, of Vincennes, Ind., Marvin Hendrixson of Wheatland, Ind.,  Waldo Hendrixson and Noble Hendrixson, of West Baden, Ind., and three sisters;  Mrs. Isabell Hendrixson of Jasper, Ind., Mrs. Carrie Hendrixson, of Wheatland, Ind., and Mrs. Audrey McCutchoson, of West Baden, Ind.

Mrs. Allbright was a member of the Methodist Church.  She operated the Jug Rox Grill until illness forced her to retire.

Funeral services were conducted at the Queen Funeral Home, at 1:30 p.m. Sunday.  Bro. M.N. Wright was in charge of the rites.  Music was provided by Mrs. Robert Small, Mrs. Burton Kendall, Mrs. William Jones and Miss Phyllis Terry, with Mr. Wright as accompanist.

The pallbearers were Max L. Franklin, Roy Crim, Everett Sorrells, Lawrence Sorrells, Oscar Shipman and Ora C. Terry.

Burial was made in Spring Hill Cemetery.

Courtesy of Cathy Clark

 
 
The News-Sentinel
Fort Wayne, IN
April 6, 1991

Nathan E. Barnard

Nathan E. Barnard, 81, died yesterday in Lutheran Hospital.

The Washington County native lived in Fort Wayne since 1950. He retired in 1975 after 40 years as a barber. He was a World War II Army veteran. His wife, Jane, died in 1990.

Surviving are two sons, Everett of Mooresville and Terry of San Francisco; two daughters, Margarete Timm of Toledo, Ohio, and Reva Malone of Bloomington; and two sisters, Marie Simmons of Lafayette and Mandy Ellen Lee of Campbellsburg.

Graveside services are 1 p.m. today in Lindenwood Cemetery with arrangements by D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave.

Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Daily Journal
Monday, 5 December 2011

Clara L. Bartle

Greenwood

Clara L. Bartle, 75, of Green­wood, passed away Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011.

She was born Jan. 24, 1936, to the late Willie and Edna Mae Hendrixson.

She enjoyed sewing, baking, crafts and yard work.

Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Jack D. Bartle; two daughters, Darla Campbell and Marva Jeannine “Nene” Hustava; siblings, Don and Bill Hendrixson, Shelia Lee and Romilda “Joy” Oldefield; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by five brothers.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday at G.H. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home at the Gardens at Olive Branch, 1605 S. State Road 135 at Olive Branch Road. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery.

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The Evansville Courier - Press
April 9, 1996

Virgil Bledsoe

LOOGOOTEE, Ind. - Virgil L. Bledsoe, 82, died at 9:15 a.m. Monday at Loogootee Nursing Center.

He retired in 1976 after 23 years at National Gypsum.

He was a member of Loogootee Christian Church.

Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Agnes (Hitt); a daughter, Sue Faris of Loogootee; two sisters, Mable Shaw of Bedford and Ardella Bledsoe of Shoals; two granddaughters; and four great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Loogootee Christian Church, with burial in Goodwill Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Titzer Funeral Home.

Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Press-Enterprise
Sunday, 15 April 2012

Leslie Lewis Brittenback

Hemet, CA

LESLIE LEWIS BRITTENBACK Age 90, of Hemet, CA, for 10 years passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at his residence. Leslie was born January 2, 1922 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was the son of the late Leslie Andrew Brittenback and the late Helen (Hendrickson) Brittenback. Leslie owned a lumber company and worked in that profession most of his life. He enjoyed dancing, bowling and was an avid golfer.

He is survived by his one daughter: Dianna Smith, Portland, TN; one son: William Michael Brittenback, New York, NY; three sisters: Norma Wilson, Mountain Center, CA; Marie Brown, Visalia, CA, Judy Meeker, Palm Desert, CA; two grand children; five great-grandchildren; his companion Yvonne Tomes for 7 years.

Arrangements are being handled by Miller-Jones Mortuary & Crematory Hemet, 1501 W. Florida Avenue, Hemet, CA. Interment will be private, in Floral Park Cemetery in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Evansville Courier & Press
11 April 1996

Betty Crim

SHOALS, Ind. - Betty Crim, 72, died at 3:28 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Medical Center in Evansville.

She worked for the US Gypsum Co. in Shoals and retired from the Los Angeles County, Calif., Department of Social Services.

She was a member of Shoals Christian Church and Senior Citizens.

Surviving are two sons, John of Escondido, Calif., and Michael of Marysville, Wash.; a sister, Mary Lou Doty of Timonium, Md.; a brother, Noble Allbright of Fort Myers, Fla.; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Her husband, John Thomas Crim, died in 1992.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Queen-Lee Funeral Home, with burial in Springhill Cemetery at a later date.

Friends may call from noon to service time Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shoals Christian Church.

Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Evansville Courier - Press
20December 1994

Roxie Davis

SHOALS, Ind. - Roxie M. Davis, 79, died at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Loogootee Nursing Center in Loogootee.

She was a homemaker and a member of Poplar Grove Wesleyan Church.

Surviving are three daughters, Lois Tarr and Velma Bell, both of Shoals, and Faye Shelley of Pace, Fla.; three sons, Robert, Roscoe and Kenneth Davis, all of Shoals; four sisters, Helen Sullivan and Avis Hitt, both of Shoals, Agnes Bledsoe of Loogootee and Violet Survance of Albion, Ill.; a brother, Armond Hitt of Vincennes; nine grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 1 p.m. EST Wednesday at Queen-Lee Funeral Home, with burial in Poplar Grove Wesleyan Church Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the funeral home.

Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Bedford Daily Mail
9 March 1917

Marion Hall

Well Known Farmer Residing Near Williams,  Died This Morning At 8 O'clock

Death Due To Pneumonia

Marion Hall, a prominent farmer of near Williams died this morning at 8 o'clock his death being due to pneumonia.  He was 54 years of age.  Mrs. Hall, the widow, is also very low from the same disease.

Funeral arrangements had not been yet made.  Besides the stricken widow, he leaves two sons, three daughters, and his aged sisters, Mrs. Radcliff and Mrs. Phillips.

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The Mitchell Tribune
6 December 1934

George Sherman Hendricks

G.S. Hendricks Dies Sunday

Drinks Carbolic Acid With Explanation That He Was "Tired Of Living"

Funeral services were held at the Church of the Nazarene at 1:00 o'clock Tuesday for George Sherman Hendricks, 67, who died at 10:30 o'clock Sunday morning at his home on north Meridian road, about a half mile from Mitchell, from the result of carbolic acid which he drank a short time earlier.  The services were conducted by the Rev. C.L. Thornburg, pastor of the church.  Funeral arrangements were handled by Haverly mortuary.  Burial was in the Liberty Christian church cemetery, Orange county.

Mr. Hendricks, who was a native of DuBois county, moved here about 15 years ago from near French Lick, and had been regularly employed at the Lehigh lime plant.  No motive for his act in taking his own life is known, his only explanation being that he was "tired of living."

Shortly after 10 o'clock Sunday morning he asked his wife, Mrs. Maggie Hendricks, to go to the home of a neighbor and tell them he had seen the hard wind blow some shingles from the roof of their house.  As his wife returned and entered the door, Mr. Hendricks drank the acid.  The wife hurriedly summoned a grandson, Harold Martin and wife, who were nearby.  Physicians were also called, but Mr. Hendricks had passed away before their arrival.

Survivors are the wife, a son, Otto Hendricks of Mitchell, one daughter, Mrs. Margaret Bryan of

Indianapolis; three brothers,  William Hendricks of Bedford, Martin Hendricks of West Baden, and Cutler Hendricks of Washington Ind.,  one sister, Mrs. Sarah Hall of near Bryantsville; six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren, one of whom was born Sunday night.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Springs Valley Herald
6 December 1934

George Sherman Hendricks

George Sherman Hendricks, 67, native of Dubois county and for several years a resident of the Red Quarry neighborhood near French Lick, died at 10:30 o'clock Sunday morning at his home near Mitchell. Death resulted from carbolic acid, which Mr. Hendricks drank. Despondency is attributed as the cause of his act.
Mr. Hendricks was well known around French Lick. He moved to Mitchell about 15 years ago and since that time has been employed at the Lehigh lime plant.
Funeral services were held at one o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Church of the Nazarene, Mitchell, with the Rev. C. L. Thornburg in charge. Burial was made in the Liberty Christian Church cemetery, Orange County.
Survivors are the wife, two children, Otto Hendricks of Mitchell and Mrs. Margaret Bryan of Indianapolis; three brothers, William Hendricks of Bedford, Martin Hendricks of West Baden and Cutler Hendricks of Washington; one sister, Mrs. Sarah Hall of near Bryantsville; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Orleans Progress Examiner
30 March 1916

John Dewey Hendricks

Dewey Hendricks died last Tuesday morning at his sisters, Mrs. Minnie Stulting.  Burial at Ames Chapel took place Wednesday.

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The Jasper Herald
18 August 1948

Margaret Hendricks

Native Of Haysville Dies In Indianapolis

Mrs. Margaret Hendricks nee Hagen a native of Haysville, passed away at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Bryan of Indianapolis, at 4 A.M. last Thursday.

Deceased was born at Haysville on January 23, 1862, the daughter of the late John Hagen and Regina Himsel Hagen.  She attended the Hope school and was confirmed in the Lutheran church at Haysville.

She was married to Sherman Hendricks, who preceded her in death twelve years ago.

Besides the daughter, she is survived by a son, Otto, of Osceola, Ind.: six grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren.

Services were held at the Baptist Church in Mitchell.  Interment was in the nearby cemetery beside the grave of her husband.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Mitchell Tribune
22 December 1938

Front Page

William Henry Hendricks

Last Rites for W.H. Hendricks

Aged Man Passes After Several Weeks' Illness

Funeral services were held at the Haverly mortuary at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon for William H. Hendricks, 79, who died at 11:20 p.m. November 15 at the home of a nephew, Harold Martin, about two miles east of Mitchell, after an illness of several weeks with complications.

The services were conducted by the Rev. William McFarlin, pastor of the Pilgrim Holiness church here.  Burial was in the cemetery at Ames Chapel in Orange county.

Mr. Hendricks was born December 28, 1858 to John and Elizabeth Ballard Hendricks in Martin county.  In young manhood he was married to Miss Elizabeth Loveall of Martin county.  They moved to this county and for many years Mr. Hendricks was a Marion township farmer.  He also worked at the Lehigh plant here for sometime.

Survivors are five daughters, Mrs. Otto Stelting and Mrs. Frank Mousel of Chicago; Mrs. Lloyd Kirk of Bedford; Mrs. Leslie Brittenback of Indianapolis, and Mrs. James Rogers of Newman Grove, Neb;  a brother, Martin Hendricks of West Baden; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Vincennes Sun-Commercial
Thursday, 19 March 2009

Alice Marie Hendrickson

Alice Marie Hendrickson, 83, Vincennes, passed away Monday, March 16, 2009, at the Lodge of the Wabash.

She was born April 18, 1925, in Harrison Township to the late Grayson and Anna (Bottoms) Thompson and graduated from Monroe City High School in the class of 1943. Alice retired from Good Samaritan Hospital and was an accomplished poet. She loved nature and any outdoor activity.

Alice is survived by her daughter, Anna Ramsey of Vincennes; two grandsons, Cavin Ramsey of Vincennes and Brett Ramsey of Wheatland; three great-granddaughters, De'Ett, Aaron and Kayla Ramsey; and three great-grandsons, Matthew, Caleb and Jordan Ramsey.

Her husband, Oscar "Bud" Hendrickson, preceded her in death in 1984.

The funeral to celebrate Alice's home going will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in Gardner-Brockman Funeral Home, 505 Main St., with the Rev. Kenny Mitchell officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest next to her husband in Walnut Grove Cemetery.

Friends are invited to visit and share memories of Alice with the family on Thursday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Washington Times Herald
21 October 1993

Arthur Hendrickson

Wheatland - Arthur William Hendrickson, 79, died Wednesday at 1 a.m. at his home.

There will be no visiting or services.

Gardner Funeral Home of Vincennes is in charge of arrangements.

He was born Jan. 2, 1915 at Mott, N. Dak. to Louis and Carrie Hendrixson Hendrickson.  He married Hazel Davis May 24, 1940 and she survives.  He was a retired coal miner and was a licensed pilot.  He served in the U.S. Army during WWII.

Surviving are his wife and one daughter, Frances Kay Riker, Wheatland, four grandchildren,and two sisters, Catherine Hendrickson, Wheatland and Carrie Jane Strange, Washington.  Two brothers and one sister are deceased.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Washington Times Herald
28 December 1988

Carrie Hendrickson

Mrs. Carrie J. Hendrickson, 92, formerly of Wheatland, died Saturday at 8:08 p.m. at the Washington Nursing Center.

The funeral was at 11 a.m. today at the Gardner Funeral Home in Vincennes with the Rev. James Wheeler officiating.  Interment was in the Indiana Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

She was born Jan. 28, 1896 in Dubois County to Martin M. and Catherine Blagrave Hendrixson.  Her husband, Louis A. Hendrickson, died in 1974.  She was a member of the Indiana Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are one son and three daughters, Arthur Hendrickson and Catherine Hendrickson, both of Wheatland, Dorothy Brown, Vincennes, and Jane Strange, Washington, four grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren, and one brother, Noble Hendrixson, Holland.  Two sons, five brothers and three sisters are deceased.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Washington Times Herald
30 March 1998

Catherine Hendrickson

Catherine Hendrickson, 78, Washington, died at the Daviess County Hospital Sunday at 1 a.m.
The funeral service will be at the Gardner Chapel on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be at the Indiana Presbyterian Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Gardner Funeral Home, 505 Main St., Vincennes.
She was born on Jan. 19, 1920 in Knox County to Louis and Carrie (Hendrixson) Hendrickson.
Hendrickson was a member of the Presbyterian Church and a homemaker.
Surviving are a sister, Jane Strange, Washington. She was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Dubois County Daily Herald
3 August 1948

Lt. Clifford Hendrickson

Bodies Of Two War II Veterans Are Returned

The caskets bearing the bodies of two servicemen from this area who lost their lives in the European Theatre of war arrived in Huntingburg by train at 11:05 this morning.

Second Lt. Clifford Hendrickson, 27, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hendrickson, Route 1, Jasper, was killed when the bomber he was piloting home from Germany crashed  in England, ten miles from it's base, on December 23, 1944.

The other casualty returned to Huntingburg this morning is Pfc Alvin A. Vaal, son of Mr. and Mrs. August Vaal of St. Meinrad.  He was killed after taking part in the invasion of Southern France when struck by a small piece of shrapnel, which pierced his heart.

Lt. Cliff Hendrickson

Lt. Clifford Hendrickson was born at Vincennes on October 4, 1917.  The family later moved to Jasper when he was six, and here he attended the public schools and high school.  Following his graduation from J.H.S. in 1935, he went to work for the Hoosier Desk Co.  At 19 he enlisted in the Marines.

After serving for about a year in the Philippines he returned to Jasper and took a job at the Jasper Office Furniture Co.  At the same time, he took flying lessons at the Huntingburg Airport, receiving a flying license in January, 1940.

In the fall of 1941, convinced that America could not stay out of the war, he decided to join the British Royal Air Force.  He went to Canada, and on October 1, 1941, enlisted in the R.A.F.  On his birthday, Oct 4, he boarded a ship for England, where he was assigned to the Polish division of the R.A.F.

After America entered the war the following December, he applied for a transfer to the U.S. Air Forces.

The request was granted, and he returned to Canada where he was demobilized on May 13, 1942.  On the same day he went to Detroit and applied for enlistment as a cadet in the U.S. Army Corps and was accepted.  He then trained at about 17 bases in the U.S. and was commissioned a second lieutenant. In August 1944, he sailed for England.

It was while piloting a bomber home from Germany that Cliff Hendrickson was killed.  According to information provided his parents by the only surviving crew member, the plane was badly shot up while dropping aluminum foil over Berlin to interfere with the German radar.

The plane stopped at Brussels for five days for repairs, and according to the surviving crewman the altimeter was 500 feet off the correct reading when the plane resumed its flight.  The plane was flying through a dense fog at night when it crashed ten miles from its base, killing eight of the nine crew members.

Surviving Lt. Hendrickson are his parents  and two sisters, Mrs. Clarita Messmer and Mrs.Wm. Horney.

His body was taken to the chapel of the Becher & Son Mortuary.

Funeral services will be held in the chapel at 2 P.M. Thursday, with Rev. Cail E Kircher of the First Presbyterian church officiating.  Interment will be in Shiloh cemetery.  Graveside rites will be conducted by members of Post 147, American Legion.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Vincennes Sun Commercial
7 November 1974

Louis Albert Hendrickson

Wheatland - Louis Albert Hendrickson, 83, died at 11:10 p.m. Wednesday in Good Samaritan Hospital, Vincennes.

Hendrickson was born the son of Lewson and Barbara Ann Hagen Hendrickson March 7, 1891, in Dubois.  He was a retired coal miner.

He is survived by his wife, Carrie; two sons, Arthur and Richard both of Wheatland; three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Brown, Vincennes, Mrs Jane Strange, Washington, and Catherine Hendrickson, Wheatland; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.

Services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Donaldson-Richardson Funeral Home, Wheatland.  The Rev. Bill Overbay will officiate.  Burial will be in the Lower Indiana Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Loogootee Martin County Tribune
4 August 1921

Mrs. Mary J. Hendrickson, relict of the late William Hendrickson, died Monday evening at her home on East Second street in the seventy-eighth year of her age. Mrs. Hendrickson was stricken with paralysis a little more than a week before her death and her end was expected.  She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Edward Meehan, with whom she made her home.

Mrs. Hendrickson was a devout Catholic and funeral services were observed at the Church of the Immaculate Conception yesterday morning followed by interment at Spring Hill cemetery.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Shoals News
5 August 1921

Mrs. Mary Hendrickson Dies

Mrs. Mary J. Hendrickson, widow of the late William Hendrickson died Monday at her home in this city.  The deceased was born in this county, June 9, 1844 being aged 77 years, 1 month and 21 days at the time of her death.

She leaves surviving her two daughters - Miss Sarah Clements and Mrs. Edward Meehan of Shoals, one son George Hendrickson of Evansville, Indiana, and a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.  The funeral service conducted by Rev. Father Deery of Terre Haute was held at the Catholic church Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. Interment at the Catholic cemetery.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Sunday Commercial, Vincennes, Indiana
11 July 1926

Woodrow Wilson Hendrickson

TWO YEAR OLD CHILD DROWNS IN OPEN SPRING

Tot Playing With Other Children Tumbles Into Spring and Drowned Before the Mother Can Rescue Him

(Special to The Commercial)

Verne, Ind., July 10 - Tragedy entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hendrickson, living near Fritchton, on Friday evening at 7 o'clock when their two-year-old son, Woodrow Wilson Hendrickson, while playing in the yard with his brothers and sisters toppled over into an open spring near the house and was drowned.

The other children, all small tots, were too frightened when they saw Woodrow fall into the spring, to attempt to rescue him, but ran crying to the house to tell the mother of the little brother's sad plight.  Mrs. Hendrickson ran down to the spring and pulled the lifeless body from the water.  Frantic with grief she called for a physician hoping against hope that there might be a little spark of life still lingering to be fanned into a living flame, but the words of the doctor shattered all hope.  Woodrow was dead - had been dead when his body was pulled from the water.

Through some misunderstanding the coroner failed to arrive until 11 o'clock today.  The undertaker had not been here, waiting for the arrival of the coroner.  The little body was then prepared for burial.

Funeral services will be conducted from Lower Indiana church on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, in charge of the Rev. Caldwell.  Burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery.

Surviving besides the parents are two brothers, Arthur William and Oscar Richard Hendrickson, and three sisters, Dorothy Aileen, Catherine Eleanor and Carrie Jane Hendrickson.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Vincennes Sun-Commercial
Wednesday, 3 December 2014

Dave Hendrixson

Dave Hendrixson, 71, of Vincennes, passed away at 9:55 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 1, 2014, at the Good Samaritan Hospital with his family at his bedside.
He was born Sept. 7, 1943, in Vincennes, the son of Harvey and Mary D. (Mitchell) Hendrixson. He was a member of the Lincoln High School Class of 1962 and he owned and operated Hendrixson Concrete Contractors. He was a member of the Moose Lodge 1617, the National Rifle Association, and he formerly attended First Nazarene Church. He was a avid hunter, fisherman] and outdoorsman and enjoyed riding his Gold Wing Motorcycle with his wife and was a member of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association. He was hard worker and provided for his family through his endeavors. He married Fava Moore on Nov. 14, 1987, and they made their life together. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
He is survived by his wife, Fava Hendrixson; children, Sara Jane Cooper and her husband, Ted of Vincennes, Sandy Ruppel and her husband, Travis of Petersburg, Susan Boger and her husband, J.D. of Petersburg, Scott Hendrixson and his wife, Melissa of Petersburg, Mickie Lyles and her husband, Neil of Vincennes and Crystal Kerr and her husband, Matt of Bridgeport, Ill.; grandchildren Danielle Boren, Amanda Boyett, Alan Cooper, Nikki Keeton, Justin Martin, Meaghan Williams, Jake Boger, Keileigh Boger, Shelby Hendrixson, Erika Hendrixson, Emma Hendrixson, Melody Jones, Hayla Jones, Randy Jones III, Brenden Collins, AvaLeigh Johnson, Lilah Johnson and Wyatt Kerr; 14 great-grandchildren and his brother, Robert "Bob" Hendrixson of Vincennes.
He was preceded in death by his twin great-grandchildren, Madison and William Boren; his parents; and three brothers, Paul Hendrixson, Tom Hendrixson and Harvey Hendrixson Jr.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Duesterberg-Fredrick Funeral Home, 521 Vigo St., with Pastor Garret Sloan officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Good Samaritan Hospice through the funeral home.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Evansville Courier & Press
29 November 1995

Donald Hendrixson

VINCENNES, Ind. - Donald C. Hendrixson, 32, died at 9:40 a.m. Tuesday at Good Samaritan Hospital after a long illness.

He was a self-employed asphalt sealer.

Surviving are his wife, Chrisda (Koening); his parents, Sharron and Donald R. Hendrixson of Vincennes; grandparents, Bernadine and Ralph C. Miller, both of Vincennes; and a brother, John Darren Hendrixson of Rockford, Ill.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. EST Friday at Goodwin Funeral Home, with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Washington Times Herald
30 May 1991

Dorcas Hendrixson

Monroe City - Mrs. Dorcas Hendrixson, 77, died Wednesday at 12:29 p.m. at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Vincennes.

The funeral will be Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Harris Funeral Home in Monroe City with the Rev. Mark Nielson officiating.  Interment will be in Wheatland Cemetery.

Friends may call after 4 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

She was born July 31, 1913 at Mooresville to Charles and Lulubelle Utterback Mitchell.  Her husband, Marvin Hendrixson, died in 1970.  She was a retired cook from the South Knox School System.

Surviving are two sons, Jack Hendrixson, Rosedale, and Marvin L. Hendrixson, Valparaiso, seven grandchildren, and three great grandchildren, and two brothers and three sisters, Charles Mitchell, Indianapolis, Hubert Mitchell, Oklahoma City, Okla., Gertrude Petts and Mary Hendrixson, both of Vincennes, and Huberta Gussie, Michigan.

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The Vincennes Sun-Commercial
April 6, 2009

Frankie Ann Hendrixson

Frankie Ann Hendrixson, 75, Vincennes, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2009, at Good Samaritan Hospital.

Frankie was born on Jan. 30, 1934, the daughter of Samuel Clark and Flossie (McGuire) Hawkins. She married Harvey H. Hendrixson on Nov. 26, 1954, and he passed away on June 21, 2002.

She was a homemaker.

Survivors include her daughter, Deborah Sharpe of Vincennes; a son, Thomas Hendrixson and his wife, Trava, of Bicknell; a sister, Juanita Allen of Vincennes; brothers, Charles Hawkins of Decker, William Hawkins of Monroe City and Richard Blackmon of Pensacola, Fla. Also surviving are grandchildren, Penny Lanam and her husband, Russell; Tom Hendrixson, Amy Stewart and her husband, Tim; and great-grandchildren, Brooke, Serena, Hunter and Holly Lanam, and Cassie, Chasity and Christian Hendrixson.

She was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers.

A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Julian officiating.

Friends may call from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Goodwin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Vincennes Sun Commercial
4 December 1983

Harvey Hendrixson

Retired concrete contractor Harvey Hendrixson, 77, Rt. 5, died at 6:30 a.m. Saturday in Good Samaritan Hospital.

The owner of Hendrixson Concrete Co. and a 40 year member of Cement Masons Local 114, he was a World War II Army veteran and a member of the Christian church, American Legion Post 73 and a lifelong member of the National Rifle Association. 

He was born on July 1, 1906 in West Baden, son of Martin and Katherine Blagrave Hendrixson.  Survivors include his wife, the former Mary D. Mitchell; five sons, Harvey H., Paul, Robert, Thomas and David, all of Vincennes; two brothers, Noble of Yorktown and Willie of Vincennes; a sister, Carrie Hendrickson, Wheatland; 16 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.   A son, Walter, preceded him in death.

His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Brockman Funeral Home, the Rev. Sammy Taylor officiating.   Burial will be in Memorial Park, with graveside honors by the American Legion.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

The family requests that memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Evansville Courier & Press
23 June  2002

Harvey Hendrixson

VINCENNES -- Harvey H. Hendrixson, 73, died Friday, June 21, 2002, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes.

He worked as a cement mason, most recently for Montgomery Construction, and was a Korean War Navy veteran.

Surviving are his wife, Frankie; a daughter, Debbie Sharpe; a son, Tom Hendrixson; two brothers, Robert and David Hendrixson; and three grandchildren.

Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Memorial Park Cemetery in Vincennes.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. to service time at the cemetery.

Goodwin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Florida Times-Union
29 September 2010

Hilda Beck-Hendrixson

Mrs. Hilda Beck-Hendrixson, 67, of Orange Park, FL, went to be with the Lord on

September 26, 2010. She was born on June 13, 1943 in Dubois, IN to Joseph and Edna Beck. She had worked for Orange Park Medical Center for over 30 years. She was a kind, loving person as well as a hard worker. She was a member of Berean Baptist Church and loved helping others. She was a wonderful mother and will be missed dearly. She is preceded in death by her husband, Melvin. She is survived by her daughter, Janet Hendrixson; daughter, Jennifer and son-in-law, Kevin Wiley; two brothers, Edward and Robert Beck; one sister, Elisabeth Anderson; four grandsons, one granddaughter, and one great grandson. A memorial service will be held at 6:30 PM Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at Jacksonville Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 111 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, FL. Family and friends will gather prior at 5:00 PM.

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The Vincennes Sun-Commercial
13 March 2007

John Darren Hendrixson

John Darren Hendrixson, 41, 12358 Witheridge Drive, Tampa, Fla., died Sunday, March 11, 2007, in Florida.

Born Dec. 19, 1965, in Vincennes, he was the son of Donald and Sharron (Miller) Hendrixson.

John owned and operated the Computer Geek Company of Tampa. He loved working on computers and was a diehard Republican. He attended the Morningstar Church and loved the Lord and preached the Gospel wherever he went. John was a 1984 graduate of Gilford High School where he was on the cross country team.

Survivors include his wife, Linda (Hajek) Hendrixson of Tampa, whom he married May 19, 2000; a son, Shane Derrick Hendrixson of Rockford, Ill.; a daughter, Caitlyn Aerial Hendrixson of Rockford; two stepsons, Robert Sommerfield of Clearwater, Fla., and Doug Sommerfield of Illinois; a stepdaughter, Nikkie Sommerfield of Illinois; his parents,

Donald and Sharron (Miller) Hendrixson of Vincennes; and his maternal grandmother, Bernadine T. Miller of Vincennes.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Curtis Hendrixson.

The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at Goodwin Funeral Home, 524 Broadway St., by Pastor Tony Byrd. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

A brigade will be held in his honor Sunday in Florida.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Morningstar Church in his name.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Vincennes Sun-Commercial
13 July 2008

Maurice L. Hendrixson

GREENWOOD - Former Vincennes resident Maurice L. Hendrixson died Wednesday, July 3, 2008, at his home in Plainfield.

He was retired from Lawrence Township schools where he was the bus maintenance supervisor.

Survivors include his wife, Wanda Norris Hendrixson; two sons, Maurice E. Hendrixson and D. Scott Sedam of Plainfield; three daughters, Debra Young of Sun City, Ariz., Lisa Maupin and Cristy Smith both of Plainfield; three sisters, Louise Bartle of Greenwood, Sheila Lee of Indianapolis and Romilda Oldfield of Bloomington; and four brothers, Melvin Hendrixson of Middleburg, Fla., Waldo Hendrixson of Davenport, Fla., Don Hendrixson and William Hendrixson both of Vincennes.

The funeral was held at Forest Lawn Funeral Home.

His family requests memorial contributions be made in his honor to any Fraternal Order of Eagles.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The La Porte County Herald-Argus
Saturday, September 15, 2012

Michael L. Hendrixson

Michael L. Hendrixson, 35, of Wanatah, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2012,

at St. Joseph Hospital in South Bend, following injuries sustained in an automobile

accident.

Michael was born August 2, 1977 in Valparaiso to Marvin and Lela Hendrixson. Michael graduated in 1997 from Valparaiso High School and spent his life as a firefighter. He worked for Cass Clinton Volunteer Fire Department. Michael married Heather Garwood Hendrixson on August 30, 2004. He was a member of the SAL, Son's of the American Legion and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends.

Michael is survived by his loving wife of 8 years, Heather Hendrixson; their two daughters, Avery Hendrixson and Addison Hendrixson of Wanatah; His mother, Lela Hendrixson of Valparaiso; two sisters, Cheryl Daras (husband Mike) of Indianapolis and Debbie Givens (husband Ernie) of Valparaiso; mother-in-law, Tricia Wozniak of Wanatah; father-in-law, Bruce Garwood (wife Becky) of Michigan City; sister-in-law, Sarah Garwood of Wanatah; brother-in-law, Christopher Garwood (wife Leslie) of LaCrosse; seven nieces and nephews, Brandon Givens, Ernie Givens, Elisa Daras (fiancé Blaine), Katie Daras, Claire Garwood, Ben Garwood, and Zoey Garwood; several extended family members; and all of his firefighter brothers.

Michael was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Hendrixson; and a nephew, Zane Garwood.

A Catholic funeral Mass to celebrate Michael's life will be 11 a.m. Monday, September 17, 2012 at the Christian Church of Wanatah, 1100 W. U.S. 30, Wanatah, IN 46390, with Father Jerry Schweitzer officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso, IN.

Friends and family may gather to share and remember from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, September 16, 2012 at the Christian Church of Wanatah, with the Indiana Volunteer Fireman's Association to do Final Call Ceremony at 7 p.m. Friends may also gather one hour prior to services Monday, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Christian Church of Wanatah.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to the family in care of Heather Hendrixson, at 1505 Morthland Dr., Valparaiso, IN 46385.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Bedford Times - Mail
10 December 1999

Noble Hendrixson

HOLLAND Noble Hendrixson, 79, Holland, died Thursday in Pike County.

Born in Wheatland, he was the son of Martin and Catherine (Blagrave) Hendrixson. He married Carmen Hueston and she survives.

He was an Army veteran of World War II and worked as an auto mechanic in French Lick, West Baden and Muncie.

Surviving with his wife are six daughters: *Jean Nordhoff of Jasper, Nina Kay Burton of McMinville, Tenn., Jenny Hart of Ridgeville, Cathy Clark of Albany, Sheryl Millspaugh of Anderson, and Lisa Hendrixson of Holland; a son, Steven Hendrixson of Muncie;

13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home, French Lick, with Rev. Jack Wilson officiating. Burial will be in the Ames Chapel Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. until time of service Monday at the funeral home.

*Typed as written - Correction to obituary,  Joan Nordhoff.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Evansville Courier
Tuesday, 8 September 1992

Paul E. Hendrixson

Vincennes, Ind. - Paul E. Hendrixson, 55, died of a heart attack Sunday at Good Samaritan Hospital.

He was a self-empolyed contractor and had formerly served as business agent for Local 114 Cement Finishers.

He had been a former Democratic precinct committeman and had served as chief deputy under Sheriff Marion Youngstaffel from 1964 tp 1972.

He had been a Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts.

Surviving are a daughter, Jamie Lynn Hendrixson, at home; two sons, Paul H. Hendrixson and Matt Hendrixson of Vincennes; his mother, Mary D. Hendrixson of Vincennes; and four brothers, Harvey H. Hendrixson, Robert ,Tom and David Hendrixson, all of Vincennes.

Services will be at Duesterberg-Fredrick Funeral Home with burial in Memorial Park Cemeteryt.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Anderson Herald Bulletin
12 December 1999

Deaths

Noble Hendrixson

HOLLAND. Ind. - Noble Hendrixson, 79, Holland, died Dec. 9, 1999, in Pike County.

He was an auto mechanic who had worked in French Lick, West Baden and Muncie.

Survivors include his wife, Carmen Hueston Hendrixson; children, *Jean (Mrs. Bill) Nordhoff, Nina Kay (Mrs. David) Burton, Jenny (Mrs. Tom) Hart, Cathy (Mrs. Carey) Clark, Sheryl (Mrs. Randy) Millspaugh of Anderson, Steven and Barb Hendrixson and Lisa Hendrixson; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home, 8547 W. College St., French Lick, with the Rev. Jack Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Ames Chapel Cemetery.

Visitation will be 2:30 to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until time of service.

 *Typed as written - Correction to obituary,  Joan Nordhoff.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Vincennes Sun-Commercial
24 May 2011

Rita T. Hendrixson

Rita T. Hendrixson, 71, Vincennes, passed away at 2:06 p.m. Monday, May 23, 2011, at Good Samaritan Hospital.

Born Sept. 4, 1939, in Vincennes, she was the daughter of Henry and Teresa (Rinderle) Bauer.

Rita was a registered nurse and had worked for Good Samaritan Hospital, Dr. Jacqmain and Dosher Hospital in Southport, N.C. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She owned a gift shop in North Carolina, which featured her own hand-painted pecan figurines and many different types of Santa's.

Survivors include her sisters, Rose Anna Staley and Mary Tolliver, both of Vincennes; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her parents and a brother, Bob Bauer.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with the Rev. Jason Gries celebrating. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or the Bettye McCormick Senior Citizens Center.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Terre Haute Tribune
9 March 2012

Rodney Lee Hendrixson

Rodney Lee Hendrixson, husband, father, son and brother, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Terre Haute on Monday, March 5, 2012 at the age of 43.
Rod was born on March 23, 1968, the son of Jack R. and Glenda J. (Alsman) Hendrixson. He was united in marriage to Teresa Harrison in August of 1990. Rod was a 1986 graduate of Rosedale High School, and also graduated from Indiana State University in 1990.
Rod worked for over 20 years as a Press Operator at Bemis. He will always be remembered as a hardworking, loyal and dedicated person. Rod was a family man and an active father, who enjoyed being involved with his children’s sporting events. In addition to his love of sports, he enjoyed being outside, especially fishing and hunting with his boys. Rod’s great personality, and unwavering love towards his family and friends will live on for generations to come.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Teresa; children, Brayden and Brett; parents, Jack and Glenda Hendrixson of Terre Haute; grandparents, Fred and Onieda Alsman of Washington, Ind.; brothers, Mark and wife Regina Hendrixson of Universal and Steven and wife Mary Hendrixson of Clayton, N.C..; sister, Pamela Hendrixson and her husband, Richie Beat of Avon, Ind.; mother and father-in-law, Connie and Bill Harrison of Grand Island, Fla.; two nephews, Steven Paul Hendrixson of Clayton, and Justin and wife Jennifer Hendrixson of Avon and his niece, Anna Jo Hendrixson of Universal. Rod’s memory will live on in the hearts of his several relatives, friends, and all of those whose lives he touuched.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Marvin and Dorcas Hendrixson and his uncle, Lee Hendrixson.

Visitation will be on Friday, March 9, 2012 from 5 p.m. until the time of Rod’s memorial service at 8 p.m. at the Roselawn Funeral Home in Terre Haute. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Rod may be directed to the American Heart Association

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Vincennes Sun-Commercial
2 November  2008

Ruth Hendrixson

Ruth Hendrixson, 76, of 1574 S. Sixth St. Road, Vincennes, passed away at 3:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at her residence with her family at her bedside. She was born April 4, 1932, in Knox County to Ellis and Dora (Knott) Deckard. She married Robert 'Bob' Hendrixson on July 11, 1948, and he survives. Ruth was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law and friend. She enjoyed collecting dolls and was an avid reader. Her joy had been her great-grandchildren. Her ability to make friends easily and make people feel welcome and loved is her gift that will be missed. She will be deeply missed by her extended family and all who knew her. The love that her family has for her will never diminish, and the love she had for her family will never be forgotten. Ruth was a homemaker and a member of Reel Avenue Christian Church and later attended Franklin Heights Christian Church.

Survivors include her husband, Bob, of Vincennes; two daughters, Pamela Curry and her husband Brian of Sandborn and Linda Gail Webber and her husband Robert II of Vincennes; two sons, Robert 'Mike' Hendrixson and his wife April of Vincennes and Rodney Hendrixson of Vincennes; grandchildren Lori Lundy and her husband Bill of Washington, Robert Curry and his wife Shannon of Vincennes, James Curry and his wife Robin of Charleston, S.C., Jayson Young and his wife Michelle of Jasper, Ronda Young of Vincennes, Melissa Curry of Vincennes, Roger Curry of Lawrenceville, Ill., and Sean Hendrixson and his wife Lori of Sumter, S.C.; great-grandchildren Nathan Lundy, Kristen Lundy, Megan Lundy, Justin Young, Jared Young, Madison Curry, Payton Curry, Jackson Young and Kaly Hendrixson; one brother, Zelus 'Vern' Deckard of McKeesport, Pa.; and one sister, Lois Clark of Vincennes.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Ellis Deckard, Jr., Walter Lester Deckard and Rollie Deckard; one sister, Mary Ada Hitt; in-laws Harvey and Mary Hendrixson; and one great-grandson, Kennan Riley.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Goodwin Funeral Home with the Rev. Faye Bilskie and Rev. Michael Julian officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home, 524 Broadway St. Memorial donations may be made to Good Samaritan Hospital Hospice.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Muncie Star
20 April 1981

Ryan Clay Hendrixson

Hendrixson Infant

Ryan Clay Hendrixson, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Hendrixson, R.R.4, Muncie was stillborn at Ball Hospital Saturday evening.

Surviving besides his parents are a brother, Joshua, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Noble Hendrixson, Yorktown and Mr. and Mrs. Clay Huffman, R.R. 4, Muncie, great-grandparents,  Mrs. Isabell Kellams, Muncie, and Mr. and Mrs. Owen Hueston, West Baden.

Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m. Monday at Tomlinson Cemetery with Rev. Robert Kellams officiating.

Meeks Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

There are no calling hours.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Vincennes Sun Commercial
13 Apri 1936

Simon Cutler Hendrixson

Death Claims Aged Resident

Simon Cutler Dies Sunday Morning

Simon Cutler, 80, died Sunday morning at 8:45 at the home of his nephew, Harvey Hendrickson, 1010 North Fourteenth Street.

He is survived by two brothers, Martin M., of West Baden, and William, of Mitchell.  He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Sarah Hall, of Mitchell.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Stocker funeral home Tuesday afternoon at 2:30, the Rev. John Yundt officiating.  Burial in the family lot in Lower Indiana cemetery.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Vincennes Sun-Commercial
December 9, 2010

Waldo B. Hendrixson

DAVENPORT, Fla.  Waldo B. Hendrixson, Davenport, former Vincennes resident, passed away on Nov. 27, 2010, in Terrell, Texas.

He was born on July 22, 1938, in Salem, Ind., to Willie Franklin and Edna Mae (Chastain) Hendrixson.

He lived and worked as a truck driver in the Vincennes area until he moved to Florida.

He was a member of Living Word Faith Holiness Church in Davenport. He served as a private first class in the U.S. Army. He was a lifetime member of the VFW in Jacksonville.

He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Bettye Hendrixson of Davenport; his daughter, Carol Lockard of Groveland; stepchildren Helen Lepper of Davenport, David Carter of Winter Haven and Kenny Carter of Springfield, Tenn.; brothers Donald Hendrixson of Vincennes and William Hendrixson of Oaktown, Ind.; sisters Louise Bartle of Greenwood, Ind., Sheila Lee of Indianapolis and Romilda Oldfield of Bloomington, Ind.; seven grandchildren; 17.5 great-grandchildren; and his ex-wife, Aline Murphy Hendrixson.

A memorial service was held for Waldo on Dec. 7 at Oak Ridge Funeral Care in Haines City, with the Rev. Thearon LaDue Gavin and the Rev. Jimmy Ray Hughes officiating.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Vincennes Sun-Commercial
23 November 2005

Walter Earl "Wally" Hendrixson

ARCHER CITY, Texas - Former Vincennes, Ind., resident Walter Earl "Wally" Hendrixson, 62, Archer City, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, in Wichita Falls.

Survivors include his wife, Gay (Pate) Hendrixson of Archer City; one son, John Hendrixson of Burkburnett; three daughters, Joy Smith of Wichita Falls, Janel Hendrixson of Frisco, and Jeanna Hendrixson of Sachse; one stepson, Chip Goolsby of West Columbia; one stepdaughter, Lona Davis of Fort Worth; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; five brothers, Melvin Hendrixson, Maurice Hendrixson and Waldo Hendrixson, all of Florida, Don Hendrixson and Bill Hendrixson, both of Vincennes; and three sisters, Louise Bartle, Sheila Lee and Romilda Oldfield, all of Indiana.

A celebration of Wally's life was held Nov. 18 at the Archer County Activity Center.

The family suggests memorials be made to: Archer Service Center-Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 578, Archer City, TX 76351.

Arrangements were handled by Aulds Funeral Home in Archer City.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Vincennes Sun Commercial
12 March 1934

Walter Eugene Hendrixson

Infant Dies

Walter Eugene Hendrickson, one month old son of *Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hendrickson, died at 1 o'clock Monday morning at the home, 1010 North Fourteenth street.

Surviving are the parents, and two brothers, Harry and Robert.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 4 p.m. with interment at Greenlawn.

*Typed as written.  Walter Eugene was the son of Harvey and Mary Mitchell Hendrixson.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Mitchell Commercial
1 September 1910

Deaths

Cecil Clarence Hitt

The funeral of Cecil Clarence Hitt, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Merle Hitt, was conducted at the home in Coyle's addition, Sunday afternoon, by R. J. Bennett of the Christian church.  The child was born May 8, 1909, and died Aug. 26, 1910 -aged 1 year, 3 months and 26 days.  Burial in Bass cemetery.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Vincennes Sun-Commercial
August 18, 2010

Charles W. (Bill) Hitt

Charles W. (Bill) Hitt, 74, 156 E. New Albany St., passed away at 2:11 p.m., Monday,

Aug. 16, 2010, at Good Samaritan Hospital.

Charles was born Oct. 14, 1936, in Shoals to Charles Ormonde and Mary Ada (Decker) Hitt.

Charles retired from the Packaging Corporation of America after working there for 34 years. He was a member of the Indiana Presbyterian Church and the Bruceville Rod and Gun Club. He also lived for hunting and fishing.

Survivors include his companion of 32 years, Jeanette Oliver, of Vincennes; son, Charles R. Hitt and his wife, Michelle, of Wheatland; daughters, Malinda Crane-Pavitt and her husband, Bill, of Vincennes; Tammerria Merydith and her husband, Mike, of Monroe City; stepdaughter, Twyla McGavic and her husband, Tim, of Vincennes; stepson, John Oliver, of Lake City, Fla.; sisters, Delores Mayberry and her husband, Bob, of Hoopeston, Ill.; Jean Sanders, of Vincennes; brother, Jack Hitt and his wife, Sylvia, of Vincennes; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and one on the way.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Penny Hitt.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, at Goodwin Funeral Home, 524 Broadway St., with the Rev. Cheryl Thorne officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday at the funeral home.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Washington Times-Herald
12 February  2009

Donald E. Hitt

FERDINAND - Donald E. Hitt, 59, formerly of Huntingburg, died at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Scenic Hills Care Center in Ferdinand.

Born Oct. 6, 1949, in Martin County, he was the son of Avis I. Hitt.

A 1968 graduate of Shoals High School, he was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War. He worked at Jasper Wood Products for 33 years and Master Brand Cabinets in Huntingburg. He was a former member of the American Legion and V.F.W. in both Shoals and Huntingburg.

He is survived by his mother, Avis Hitt of Loogootee; four sons and daughters-in-law, James and Lisa Setser of North Vernon, Jason and Christine Hitt of Chrisney, Nathan Hitt of Jasper and Phillip Hitt of Bloomington; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and one sister and brother-in-law, Edith and Don Lee of Bicknell.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Queen-Lee Funeral Home, Shoals. Burial will be in Lloyd Cemetery.

Visitation is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Sunday Courier
Sunday, 22 October 1989

James Hitt

VINCENNES, Ind. - James Averal Hitt, 65, died Friday morning at Good Samaritan Hospital.

The Shoals native was retired from Hamilton Glass Co.

Thw World War II Army veteran was a member of American Legion Post 73.

Surviving are his wife, the former Martha Jane Leinbach; two daughters, Esther J. Hitt of Fennville, Mich., and Marilyn Sue Cullins of Bicknell; four sons, Jimmy L. of Oaktown, David L. of Coalwater, Mich., Roger D. of Pendleton and John W. of Vincennes; five sisters, Agnes Bledsoe of Loogootee, Violet Survance of Albion, Ill., and Avis Hitt, Roxie Davis, and Helen Sullivan, all of Shoals; a brother, Charles of Vincennes; 21 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Brockman & Son Funeral Home, with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Shoals News
30 May 1930

Matilda Hitt

Aged Woman Succumbs

Mrs. Matilda Hitt, aged seventy-five years, widow of the late Charles Hitt, died Wednesday morning at her home in south Center township, about three miles west of Shoals.  Death was caused by paralysis. The deceased woman is survived by two sons and two daughters.  They are Homer Hitt, of Florida; Merlin Hitt, of Center township;  Mrs. John Mitchell, of Jeffersonville; and Mrs. Harvey Copple, of Vincennes.  The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock with interment in the Hitt cemetery in Center township.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Vincennes Sun-Commercial
May 11, 2005

MARY ADA HITT

Obituaries - Wednesday, May 11, 2005

MARY ADA (DECKARD) HITT

Mary Ada (Deckard) Hitt, 90, 1006 Bridge Ave., passed away at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2005, with her family around her.

Mary was born Nov. 14, 1914, in Daviess County, the daughter of Elvie and Dora (Knott) Deckard. She married Charles Ormonde Hitt of Feb. 27, 1932. He preceded her in death.

Mary is survived by her two daughters, Delores and her husband, Robert Mayberry of Hoopston, Ill., and Norma Jean and the late Charles Sanders of Vincennes; two sons, Charles and his companion, Jeanette Oliver, and Jackie Lee and his wife, Sylvia Hitt of Vincennes. Surviving siblings are Lois Clark and Ruth Hendrixson of Vincennes and Vern Deckard of McKeesport, Penn. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; three adopted great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

One granddaughter; three grandsons; and one great-granddaughter preceded her in death. Deceased siblings are Paul, Junior, Rollie and Lester Deckard.

Mary was a homemaker and loved to be with her family. She was a quilter and made each of her family members a quilt. She also crocheted and loved to read. She was a member of Franklin Heights Christian Church.

Friends of Mary may attend the funeral at 2 p.m. Thursday and pay their respects to Mary and the family from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Gardner-Brockman Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be David Sanders, Ace Sanders, Jack Hitt, Chuck Hitt, Stan Snyder, and Jonathan Sanders.

The family requests memorial donations be made to Hospice.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Vincennes Sun Commercial
3 November 1975

Merlie Hitt

Merlie Hitt, 91, Shoals, died Saturday at the Wabash Nursing Center.

He was born in Orange County on July 25, 1884, the son of Charles and Matilda Hendrixson Hitt.  He was a member of the United Brethren Church, Shoals.  He was married to Nellie Head. She, two sons, a brother and three sisters preceded him in death.

Survivors include sons, Charles Ormonde, James Hitt, Vincennes; daughters, Mrs. Roxie Davis, Mrs. Avis Hitt and Mrs. Eugene (Helen) Sullivan, Shoals, Mrs. Virgil (Agnes) Bledsoe and Mrs. Violet Survance, Loogootee; brother, Homer Hitt, Dana, Fla.; sister Florence Fergusson, Vincennes; 29 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren.

Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Queen's Funeral Home, Shoals.  Burial will be in the Lloyd Cemetery.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Evansville Courier - Press
24 November 1997

Dennis Hopkins

LOOGOOTEE, Ind. -- Dennis C. Hopkins, 59, died Saturday morning at home of natural causes.

He retired from Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center.

He was a Navy and Air Force veteran and a member of Loogootee American Legion Post and Shoals Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and Eagles.

He was Martin County Service Officer in 1996.

Surviving are his wife, Helen (Wagner); two daughters, Judy Cundiff of Shoals and Janet Wigley of Mitchell; two sons, Gregory of Mission Viejo, Calif., and Richard of Loogootee; his mother, Helen Sullivan of Shoals; a half sister, Candy Stiles of Shoals; two brothers, Vance of Beaverton, Ore., and Melvin of Velpen; a half brother, Merle Sullivan of Shoals; and nine grandchildren.

Services will be at 1 p.m. EST Wednesday at Lee Funeral Home, with burial in Goodwill Cemetery, where the Loogootee American Legion Post will conduct military rites.

Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Evansville Courier - Press
7 February 1999

Melvin Hopkins

SHOALS, Ind. -- Melvin R. Hopkins, 54, died Friday at Jasper Memorial Hospital.

He retired from the Air Force.

Surviving are two daughters, Heather Riveria of Fort Polk, La., and Scarlette Tomasi of Pittsburg, Kan.; a son, Roger Stephen of Fort Hood, Texas; his mother, Helen Sullivan of Shoals; a half sister, Candy Stiles of Shoals; a brother, Vance Hopkins of Beaverton, Ore.; a half brother, Merle Sullivan of Shoals; and three grandchildren.

A daughter, Tina Beth Hopkins, preceded him in death.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Queen-Lee Funeral Home, with burial in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, with military rites.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Oregonian
10 October 10, 2007

Vance Owen Hopkins

A service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, in Willamette National Cemetery for Vance Owen Hopkins, who died Sept. 29 at age 67.

Vance Hopkins was born Jan. 8, 1940, in Shoals, Ind. He served in the Navy. He owned several

businesses, including a Texaco station in Lake Oswego and a carpet store in Oregon City. He had lived in Oregon City since about 1980.

Survivors include his daughters, Michelle Bretz and Rhonda Alger; stepsons, Timothy Wilson, Rodney Wilson, Trevor Wilson and Travis Wilson; and one grandchild.

Remembrances to Willamette Falls Hospice. Arrangements by Holman-Hankins-Bowker & Waud.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

 
The Evansville Courier - Press
30 April 1998

Ronald Horney

Ronald William Horney, 60, formerly of Evansville, died Tuesday at his home in Winston, N.M. He attended Mater Dei High School.

Surviving are his eight children; his mother, Thelma Kellett of Evansville; a sister, Marilou Rutledge of Evansville; and grandchildren.

Services and burial were in Winston.

Sierra Funeral Home in Winston handled arrangements.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Dubois County Daily Herald
20 October 1956

William J. Horney

Bill Horney Is Taken By Death In Evansville

William J. "Bill" Horney, a native of Dubois county, died this morning about five o'clock at his home in Evansville, apparently of a heart attack.  He was 44 years of age.

A former employee of the Jasper Office Furniture Co., he lived in Jasper prior to taking employment in Evansville during the war.  He made his home in Evansville since that time.

Surviving are his wife, the former Thelma Hendrickson of Jasper, one son in the Navy; a daughter at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Horney of Huntingburg and two brothers, Ray and Robert L., both of Jasper.

The body is at the Alexander funeral home in Evansville, but will be brought to the Schmutzler Funeral Home in Huntingburg.  Services will be held in St. Mary's church in Huntingburg, followed by burial in the church cemetery.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Dubois County Daily Herald
Thursday, 12 May 1949

Mabel Kapp

Mrs. Wm. Kapp Taken By Death This Morning

Mrs. Mabel Kapp, 64, wife of William Kapp, died at her home on Route 4, Jasper at 7:15 this morning as the result of heart trouble.  She had been bedfast for the past ten days

Mrs. Kapp was born near Kellerville on March 12, 1885, the daughter of Louis Hendrickson and Barbara Hagen Hendrickson.  She was married to William Kapp on November 22, 1904.  Since their marriage the couple have lived in Marion township, where Mr. Kapp is engaged in farming.

Surviving besides the husband are three sons, Othmar, Albert and Louis Kapp, all of Jasper; three brothers, Louis Hendrickson of Wheatland, Ind., Frank of Jasper and Charles of Crystal; and 10 grandchildren.

The body will be on view at the Becher & Son Mortuary at 2 o'clock this afternoon.  Funeral services will be held in St. Joseph Church at 10 A.M. Saturday, followed by burial in Fairview cemetery.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Dubois County Daily Herald
Friday, 3 October 1975

Othmar Kapp

Othmar Kapp, 69, Stroke Victim; Funeral Monday

Othmar Kapp, 69, of R. 4, Jasper, a retired tinner and carpenter, died at 9:20 a.m. today in Memorial Hospital, one day short of his 70th birthday anniversary.  He was admitted to the hospital Wednesday after suffering a stroke at his home.

Mr. Kapp was born in Jasper on Oct. 4, 1900, the son of William and Mabel (Hendricks) Kapp.

On June 10, 1932, he was married to Minnie Brames, who survives.  Also surviving are a son, Delmar, of Jasper; one daughter, Mrs. Robert Rickelman, of Bretzville; a brother, Louis, of Tell City; and four grandchildren.

One brother, Albert, is deceased.

Friends may call after 9:30 a.m. Sunday at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel where the men's Sodality of Holy Family Church and other members of the parish will hold a rosary service at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

The funeral service will be held in Holy Family Church at 9:30 a.m. Monday, followed by burial in Fairview Cemetery.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Jasper Herald
Wednesday, 13 June 1956

William Kapp

William Kapp, 71, Taken By Death Following Stroke

William Kapp, 71, a retired farmer of the Jasper community, died at 1:35 Tuesday afternoon in Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Kapp was removed to the hospital after suffering a stroke on Sunday morning.

He was born on Jan. 16, 1865 the son of Xavier and Agatha Kraft Kapp.  On Nov. 22, 1904,  he was married to Mabel Hendrickson.  She preceded him in death on May 12, 1949.

Surviving Mr. Kapp are three sons, Othmar, Albert and Louis of Jasper; a brother, Henry, of Bretzville; one sister, Mrs. Lawrence Mehringer of Jasper;  and ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A brother, Tony, and a sister Mrs. Anton Mehringer, are deceased.

Friends may pay their respects at the Becher and Son Mortuary.  Services will be held in Holy Family Church at 8 A.M. Friday.  Burial will be in Fairview cemetery.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Evansville Courier - Press
October 25, 2002

Thelma Horney Kellett

Thelma (Hendrickson) Horney Kellett, 86, of Evansville, died Wednesday, October 23, 2002, at 3:34 p.m., at Angel River Health and Rehabilitation.

Thelma graduated from Jasper High School.

She enjoyed walking, playing bingo and board games.

She was employed as a Medical Receptionist in Denver, Colo., and Evansville.

She was Catholic.

Thelma was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Horney of Huntingburg, Ind., in 1956
and husband, Gerald Kellett of Colorado in 1965. She was also preceded in death by her son, Ronald Horney of Winston, N.M., in 1998, brother, Clifford Hendrickson, who was shot down in Germany in 1944, a sister, Clarita Messmer, in 1997 and granddaughter, Ann Louise Rutledge, in 1965.

Thelma is survived by a daughter, Marilou (Horney) Rutledge, and her husband Carl, of Evansville; grandson, Mark Rutledge and his wife Julie; great-granddaughters, Mallory and Jourdan Rutledge; grandchildren, Susan, Sandy, Sally, Mike, Bill, Chris and Sean; several great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

Services will be on Saturday, October 26, 2002, at 10 a.m. at Alexander Memorial Park, officiated by Father David Nunning. Entombment will be in Alexander Memorial Park.

Friends may call Friday, October 25, 2002 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Alexander West Chapel, and Saturday, October 26, 2002 from 8 to 10 a.m. at Alexander Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Sacred Heart Catholic Church or Vista Care Hospice.

Arrangements are by Alexander West Chapel, 2100 W. Illinois Street.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Vincennes Sun-Commercial
April 8, 2011

Edith Ann Lee

RAGSDALE - Edith Ann (Hitt) Lee, 68, Bicknell, died Wednesday, April 6, 2011.

She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her mother, Avis Hitt; her husband, Donald Lee; one son, Trenton Michael Lee; and one daughter, Sandra June Vincent.

Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Asbury Chapel Cemetery, with the Rev. Georg Karl officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Bloomington Herald-Times
2 July, 2012

Reva Mae Malone

Reva Mae Malone, 82, of Bloomington passed away June 30, 2012 at I.U. Health Hospice

House surrounded by her family.

She was born December 10, 1929 in Knox County, Indiana to Nathan and Audra (Hendrixson) Barnard.

Reva graduated from West Baden High School in 1948.

Reva is survived by her husband Ronald Malone of fifty five years, two daughters, Lynn Fancher of Conroe, Texas, Leslie Richardson of Bloomington, IN, one son Robert Malone of Monrovia, IN, seven grandchildren, one step-grandchild, four great-grandchildren, one step great-grandchild, two brothers, and one sister.

A visitation will be held from 3-7pm on Wednesday July 4, 2012 at the Allen Funeral Home 4155 S. Old State Road 37 Bloomington, IN with a private family graveside scheduled at a later date.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to Sherwood Oaks Christian Church or the IU Health Hospice House.

Allen Funeral Home is handling arrangements. 

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

 
The Jasper Herald
16 April 1947

Albert Messmer

Heart Attack Is Fatal For Albert Messmer

Albert Messmer, 36, a machine adjuster at the General Electric plant in Huntingburg, died unexpectedly

of a heart attack shortly after noon Tuesday.

He suffered the heart attack while at work yesterday morning and was taken to his home at 11 A. M.  So far as the members of his family knew, he had never been afflicted with heart trouble.  His death occurred about 12:30 P.M.

Mr. Messmer was born in Huntingburg on February 15, 1911, the son of Mrs. Bertha Leonard Messmer and the late Ed Messmer.

He was graduated from the St. Mary's Schools and Huntingburg High School, and  later went to work in the Huntingburg Wagon Works.

During the war he was employed  for two years in the Republic Aircraft Corporation plant at Evansville, and for a little over a year had been working in the G.E. plant in Huntingburg.

He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Clarita Hendrickson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank

Hendrickson of Jasper; two sons, Danny, 8 and Tommy, 7 ; his mother, Mrs. Bertha Messmer; and one brother, Clem, all of Huntingburg.

The body will be at the residence on Eighth street in Huntingburg until Friday morning, when services will be  held in St. Mary's Church at 8 o'clock, followed by burial in the church cemetery.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Evansville Courier & Press
18 September 1997

Clarita Messmer

STENDAL, Ind. -- Clarita H. Messmer, 83, died Tuesday night at Huntingburg Convalescent Center.

She retired in 1976 from General Electric.

Surviving are two sons, Daniel and Thomas, both of Holland; a sister, Thelma Kellett of Evansville; and a granddaughter, Natalie Messmer.

Her husband, Albert "Mack," died in 1947.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg, with burial in Shiloh Cemetery near Ireland.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to service time Friday at the funeral home.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Shoals News
30 March 1917

Amanda Purcell

Mrs. John Purcell

Amanda, daughter of William and Mary J. Hendrickson was born in Martin county, Ind., April 24, 1867, died at Alton, Ill., March 21, 1917.  Being at the time of her death 49 years, 10 months and 27 days of age.

She was united in marriage, January 9, 1892 to John Purcell, son of William and Johanna Purcell, and to this union was born 8 children: Charlie, Mary, Leo, Daniel, Catherine, Augustine, Joseph and James.  All of whom are living except James who died two years ago last June.

The remains were brought to this city Friday on train No.2.  Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock at the Catholic church by Rev. Eiseman.  The remains were laid to rest in Spring Hill cemetery.

The Shoals News
31 July 1914

James Purcell

Little Boy Killed Under Steamroller

Lad Made No Outcry (The Shoals News)

James Purcell, the 6 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Purcell was fatally crushed at Sixth and Central avenue by being run over by a 5,000 pound steam roller, almost in front of the home of his parents on Sixth street. The child, though crushed from the feet to the waist, made no outcry. He died at St. Joseph's hospital, and to his parents, as he was dying, he kept trying to explain that "I couldn't get out of the way of the old thing." The lad was caught while trying to jump off in front of the roller, which was moving along at the rate of about one and one half miles an hour, according to the owner, Fred Gerdes. Gerdes had been using the steam roller to roll down a job of paving at St. Patrick's church, and was on his way home up Central avenue. He had gone just two blocks when the fatal accident occurred. Mr. Gerdes was driving the steam roller along and he says that he did not see the little boy who had leaped on the front part of the roller frame and was riding along. The lad jumped off and fell as he jumped. Bystanders who witnessed the accident said that he scrambled along in the path of the roller on hands and feet, trying to get out of the way. The machine was making such a racket as it progressed, Gerdes could not hear the shouts of warning, if any were uttered in time. It was only after the child had been caught, Gerdes said, he was warned by a little boy that the child was being crushed to death forward under his steam roller. He stopped the machine, backed it up, and the child was tenderly picked up and borne to the hospital two blocks away. Dr. J. N. Shaff said that although the child was crushed from the feet to the waistline under the roller, when the surgeon arrived there was not any visible evidence of the crushing in so far as there might be flattened flesh and muscles. The tenacious character of the child's bones and muscles was shown by the fact that they very soon resumed their normal shape. However, the child's internal organs had been fatally injured by the crushing process, and the lad succumbed to his injuries in the hospital one hour after he was hurt. He astonished everybody by retaining consciousness up to the last minute, and he talked to his parents up to the last.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Loogootee Sentinel
Tuesday, 28 July 1914

James Purcell

BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL

The remains of James Purcell, the six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Purcell, who met death by being run over by a steam street roller at Alton Illinois, was brought here Sunday afternoon and taken to the home of Mrs. Purcell's mother Mrs. William Hendrickson.  Funeral was held at the Catholic church Monday morning and interment made in Spring Hill cemetery.  The Purcells formerly lived here and have the sympathy of many friends in the loss of their little son.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Vincennes Sun-Commercial
Tuesday, 6 March 2007

Douglas Ray Ramsey

Douglas Ray Ramsey, 60, rural Vincennes, entered into eternal rest at 1 a.m. Monday, March 5, 2007, at his residence.

Doug was born Sept. 9, 1946, in Washington, Ind., was the son of Ishmael and Eva (Burris) Ramsey. His parents preceded him in death.

On Nov. 25, 1965, Doug married Anna Lou Hendrickson, who survives. Doug had been employed many years at Solar Sources Coal Mine and for the past few years had been employed at the Five Star Mine in Petersburg. Doug liked to camp at his cabin and deer hunt. He was a member of the Vincennes Boat Club and the National Rifle Association.

Survivors, besides his wife, include sons, Kevin and his wife, Tammy, of Vincennes, and Brett and his wife, Stacy, of Wheatland; and six grandchildren, Matthew, Levi, Kayla, Jordan, De'Ett, and Aaron Ramsey. Two brothers, Bob Ramsey of Arthur and Gene Ramsey of Jasper also survive.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Gardner-Brockman Funeral Home, 505 Main St., with Pastor John Clark officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery in rural Monroe City.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Greene County Daily World
Wednesday, 19 May 2004

Teddy Jay Rhodes

NEW ALBANY - Teddy Jay Rhodes, 47, of New Albany and formerly of Linton, passed away early Wednesday, May 12, 2004 unexpectedly at Clark Memorial Hospital, Jeffersonville.

Born Oct. 13, 1956 in Linton, he was the son of Vilas Delpha Rhodes and Rae Angelo Rhodes.

He attended the Linton-Stockton schools graduating with the class of 1974. He was also a graduate of Indiana State University and Southeastern Christian College. He was a member of the Summerville Church of Christ and was employed as a geographer at the United States Census Bureau.

Survivors are his wife Anita and their three daughters, Lisa, Amy and Rachel, all of New Albany; his parents of Dugger; and several other relatives and friends.

There was a memorial service Friday night at Cherry Street Church of Christ in New Albany where he was active in the work of the church.

Visitation was at Bryantsville Church of Christ near Bedford on Saturday with graveside services officiated by the Bro. Nick Marsh in the church cemetery.

Funeral arrangements were handled by Perry Mann Mortuary of Louisville, Ky.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Vincennes Sun-Commercial
3 February 2004

Ralph Logan Riker

Ralph Logan Riker, 66, of rural Wheatland, died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, at his home.

He was born Jan. 9, 1938, in Wheatland, the son of Carl Logan Riker and Mae (Johnson) Riker Lovellett.

Ralph was an Air Force Veteran, a member of the Wheatland Christian Church, and he retired from Professional Transport Inc. of Evansville in 2003. Ralph enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandkids. He was an avid NASCAR fan following his favorite driver, Jeff Gordon. He also enjoyed woodworking in his shop.

Ralph married Frances K. (Hendrickson) Riker on March 16, 1960, in Vincennes, and she survives him.

Three daughters, Elaine J. Riker of Indianapolis, Frances D. Riker of Monroe City, and Donna K. Cardoza of Wheatland; two sons, Mark Riker of Wheatland and Zachiery Allen Riker of Wheatland; three brothers, Warren Riker of Bicknell, Charles Riker of Washington and Jeff Riker of Washington; one sister, Carlotta Schlomer of Vincennes; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, survive Ralph.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Barbara Ellen Kays, and one brother, Basil Eugene Riker.

Private family services will be held at a later date. The body will be cremated.

Gardner-Brockman Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Washington Times Herald
29 September 2015

Carrie “Jane” Strange

March 26, 1926 - Sept. 28, 2015

Carrie “Jane” Strange, 89, of Washington, passed away Monday at 6:40 p.m. at Washington Nursing Center.

She was born March 26, 1926, to Louis A. and Carrie (Hendrickson) Hendrixson in Frichton.

She attended school in Wheatland. She was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church.

She is survived by a daughter, Patty (Larry) Mullen of Washington; two grandsons, Chris Mullen and Aaron (Becky) Mullen, both of Washington; and five grandchildren, Eli, Brylee, Kylee, Charlee Ann and KJ.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert S. Strange, whom she married Jan. 15, 1948, on March 22, 1999; three brothers, Arthur W. Hendrickson, Oscar R. Hendrickson and Woodrow W. Hendrickson; and two sisters, Dorothy A. Brown and Catherine E. Hendrickson.

Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Ed Lee Mortuary. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Washington Herald Times
24 March 1999

Robert S. Strange

Robert S. Strange, 75, 601 Front St., died at his residence Monday at 10:22 p.m.

He had been in failing health for several months and seriously ill for a month.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the St. Simon's Church. Fr. David Martin will officiate with interment in the St. John's Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 tonight at the Ed Lee Mortuary. There will be a wake service at

5:30.
He was born in Daviess County, on Dec. 22, 1923, to Frank S. and Elizabeth (Williams) Strange.

They preceded him in death. He married Jane Hendrickson on Jan. 15, 1948 and she survives.
Strange retired from McCord Mfg. and operated Bob's Saw Shop, where he repaired lawn mowers, chain saws, etc.
He was a lifetime community resident and attended St. Simon's School and Washington Catholic

High School. He was a St. Simon's Church member. He was also an 11th Airborne Glider Infantry veteran serving in World War II.
Surviving are: a daughter, Patricia J. Mullen, Washington; two grandsons; a sister, Dorothy Wade, Indianapolis and two brothers, Donald Strange, Plainville and Ed Strange, New Whiteland.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Anna Humbert and two brothers, Jack and Thomas Richard Strange.

 Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Times-Mail
Monday, 14 November  2005

Helen L. Sullivan

July 29, 1917 - Nov. 11, 2005

SHOALS - Helen L. Sullivan, 88, Shoals, died at 11 p.m. Friday at Hospitality House in Bedford.

She was a homemaker and a member of Fairview Community Church and the Martin County Humane Society.

Survivors include one daughter, Candy Stiles; two sons, Vance Hopkins, Oregon City, Oregon, and Merle Sullivan, Greenville, Miss.; two sisters, Agnes Bledsoe, Loogootee, and Avis Hitt, Shoals.Funeral services will at 1o'clock this afternoon at the Queen-Lee Funeral Home in Shoals. Burial will follow in Pleasant Valley Cemetery.

  Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Martin County Journal
8 January 2014

Norman "George" Survance

Norman D. "George" Survance died at 6 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2014.  A resident of Loogootee, he was 64.

He was born May 11, 1949 in Vincennes; the son of James Daniel and Violet (Hitt) Survamce. 

He is survived by one brother, Lonnie Survance of Loogootee; and two sisters, Deborah Survance of Jasper and Phyllis Jones of Benton, Illinois.

He was preceded in death by his parents; James Daniel and Violet (Hitt) Survance; and one brother, Marvin Survance.

The body of George Survance was cremated and there will be graveside services conducted at a later date.

Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee is in charge of arrangements. 

  Courtesy of Cathy Clark

The Times-Mail
Friday, March 16, 2001

Violet Marie Survance

Nov. 26, 1926- March 13, 2001

FAIRFIELD, ILL. Violet Marie Survance, 74, Fairfield, Ill., formerly of Loogootee, died Tuesday at Wayfield Nursing Home in Fairfield, Ill.

Survivors include three sons: Marvin Survance of Santa Domingo, Lonnie Survance of Loogootee and Norman Survance of Cannelburg; two daughters: Phyllis Jones of Albion, Ill. and Debbie Smith of Haysville; three sisters: Helen Sullivan and Avis Hitt, both of Shoals, and Agnes Bledsoe of Loogootee; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at Goodwill Cemetery in Loogootee. There will be no visitation.

Carmen Hendrixson, age 94, of Holland, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at The Waters of Huntingburg.

She was born on May 16, 1923 in West Baden, Indiana to Owen Hueston and Gladys (Emmons) Hueston. She was united in marriage to Noble Hendrixson on May 16, 1941 in Paoli, Indiana. She was a loving wife, mother and a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, crossword puzzles, writing, receiving letters and children, especially babies. She was preceded in death by her husband, Noble, on December 9, 1999; 2 brothers, William and George Heuston; a sister, Kathryn Grider.

She is survived by her 7 children, Joan Nordhoff of Jasper, Nina Burton of Clearwater, FL, Jenny Hart and Cathy Clark, both of Albany, IN, Steven Hendrixson of Muncie, IN, Susie Millspaugh of Anderson, IN and Lisa Hendrixson of Holland, IN; 13 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services for Carmen Hendrixson will be at 1:00 p.m., E.S.T., Saturday, November 11, 2017, at the Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg with burial to follow at the Ames Chapel Cemetery in French Lick, Indiana. Brother Jack Wilson will officiate the service.

Friends may call for visitation at the Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg from 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m., the time of the service on Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Riley Children’s Hospital, or a favorite charity.