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DAFFRON, Elizabeth C.Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 16 Mar 1920, page 5
Daffron.
Mrs. Elizabeth C. Daffron, aged 61 years and 10 days died at her home, 121 East Locust street, at 4 o’clock Monday morning. She was the wife of Greene B. Daffron. In addition to her husband she leaves six children, as follows, Mrs. Robert Kissic, William Daffron and Mrs. Seth Shiek, all of Vincennes, Mrs. Harry Kitchell and Clarence Daffron, of Elkhart, and Mrs. Russell Wendling, of Indianapolis. The funeral will be held at the Second Christian church at 2:30 o’clock Wednesday afternoon. The casket will not be opened at the church.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
DAFFRON, John Wesley
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born Jan. 7, 1846 died Dec 20, 1863
John was only 16 when he enrolled in the Union Army in Vincennes on Sept. 3, 1862, but he gave his age as 18 and mustered in as a private in Captain Lewis' 80th Reg't, Indiana Inf, Co. I. On the 8th of Sept. the Regiment moved to Indianapolis, where it was armed, and at once proceeded to Covington, KY, then threatened by the invading forces of the rebel General Kirby Smith. After remaining there a few days, the regiment was transported to Louisville, where it joined the army of General Buell, then being reorganized to march against Bragg. On the 1st of Oct., it moved from Louisville on this campaign. On the 8th it participated in the battle of Chaplin Hill, or Perryville. In this engagement, fought just one month after the 80th left its camp of rendezvous, the regiment bore a conspicuous part, losing, in killed and wounded, one hundred and fifty men and officers. During this battle, John lost his gun and equipment and was sick in Columbia. After Bragg had been driven out of Kentucky, the regiment remained in that state doing guard duty, and engaging in two expeditions against John Morgan's raiding cavalry. On Jan. 1, 1863, John was taken prisoner but later paroled, by John Morgan. In May of 1863, John rejoined his company. On the 18th of August, the 80th left Kentucky with General Burnside's army, and marched across the Cumberland Mountains into East Tennessee, occupying Kingston and Knoxville during the first week of Sept. and partook part in the engagement of Mossy Creek. On Nov. 10th John was taken to the hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he died of dropsy.
note: A story handed down relates that John went away to war and never came back.
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DAGLEY, Russell E.
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 14 Mar 1920, page 6
Dagley.
The sad news was received by relatives in this city Saturday, of the death at Pendleton, Ind., of Russell E. Dagley, formerly of this city, who passed away at 8:30 Friday night aftera [sic] brief illness of kidney trouble.
The deceased was aged twenty-nine years and was a stpson [sic] of Harve Oliphant of this city, also a half brother of Mrs. Bert Kingan, of Third and Hart streets, this city. The deceased was a member of the Shrine, of Indianapolis, also of the Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows, of this city. The funeral services will be conducted at Pendleton, Ind., Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
DALBY, Joseph
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 7 Apr 1920, page 1
CIVIL WAR VETERAN DIES
Joseph Dalby, a veteran of the Civil War, died at 7 o’clock Tuesday evening at his home, 724 South Eighth street. He would have been 84 years of age on April 10. Mr. Dalby is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Abner Horrall and Mrs. John Sayan, both of Vincennes, and one sister, Mrs. Joseph Carey, also of this city. Death was not altogether unexpected as the deceased had been bedfast for the last two years. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
DALBY, Joseph
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 8 Apr 1920, page 1
Dalby.
The funeral services over the remains of the late Joseph Dalby, the Civil War veteran, who passed away at his home, 724 South Eighth street, Tuesday evening, will be conducted this morning. The funeral cortege will leave the family residence at 9:30 o’clock, and funeral services will be conducted at the St. Thomas Catholic church, south of the city at 10 o’clock. The interment will be made in the St. Thomas cemetery.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
DALZIEL, Jennet
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 17 Feb 1920, page 5
FIVE DEATHS AT BICKNELL
Grim Reaper Visits Five Homes Between Saturday and Monday Evenings -- Three Children Left Motherless.
Bicknell, Ind., February 16 -- Death entered five Bicknell homes between Saturday evening and Monday evening.
Mrs. Sarah Gunip died February 15, 6:30 a. m., at the home of her sister, Mrs. Charles Lutz, aged 70 years, 4 months and 15 days. She had been a long, but patient sufferer. Two years and nine months ago she was stricken with paralysis and has since been combined to her bed.
She leaves one sister and two brothers. The sister, Mrs. Charles Lutz, and one brother, Charles Barr, of Bicknell, and the other brother, Thad Barr, of Terre Haute.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. Newlin at 6 p. m. Sunday evening at the home of the sister, Mrs. Charles Lutz, 609 Lawton street, in Maplewood.
The body was taken to Terre Haute on the 6:55 train Monday morning for burial at the Highland cemetery.
Mrs. Hattie Williams, age 38, wife of William H. Williams, died yesterday. Mr. Williams is the son of the man who bought the Ben Rizer store on Indiana street. Mrs. Williams left five children, the eldest thirteen. This child and one other are seriously ill today. Burial will be made this afternoon.
Burial is to be made this afternoon of infant Jennet Dalziel, daughter of David and Jessie Dalziel, of West Third street.
This morning Otis Tincher, aged 21, died at his rooming place at 611 Sixth street. He died of pneumonia. He was the son of Granwell Tincher, on R. R. 3, West Baden, Indiana.
Three children were left motherless today by the death of Effie Weathers, aged 25, wife of W. E. Weathers, who lives on the Wheatland road, south of the American No. 2 mine. He worked at the American No. 2. Two of the children are critically ill.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
DARE, Alena Marie
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Aleena Marie Dare, Vincennes, died at 11:45 p.m. on Oct. 8, 2010 at St.John¹s Hospital in Springfield, Ill.
She was born at 9:18 p.m. on Oct. 8, 2010 into the life of her loving parents, Brett and Rachelle (Love) Dare. Though her life was short, she touched the lives of many people.
She is survived by her parents; grandparents, Jeni Love and Jim Patrick, and Tim and Christina Love; paternal grandparents, Dan and Cathy Dare; maternalgreat-grandparents, Paula Sue Weger, Linda Overbeck and Vernon Helderbrand; paternal great-grandparents, David and Wanda Dare and Donald and Betty Lamberg; maternal great-great-grandmother, Geneva Nidey; aunt, Marrisa Dare; uncle, Joshua Love; step-uncles, Jody, Christopher, Isaiah and Carl; aunts,Darla, Elizabeth, Nancy and Heather; maternal cousin, Jesse Love; and step-cousins, Michael, Melody, Leanna, Jeremiah and Ezekiel.
There will be a private graveside service Saturday, with the Rev. Kenny Latel officiating. Burial will be in the Wheatland Cemetery.
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DARNOLD, William C.
Source: unknown, 16 Oct 2003
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ill. — William C. Darnold, 49, of Alexandria, Va., died Sept. 29, 2003, at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital in Virginia. He worked for Home Depot.
Survivors include a son, Tony Darnold of Vincennes; a daughter, Tonya Darnold of Vincennes; and a sister, Pary Smith of Alexandria.
A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Billett Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Emmons-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
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DAUGHERTY, Mary Macea (Russell)
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Mary Macea (Russell) Daugherty, 49, Vincennes, died at noon Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2006, at her residence.
She was born April 1, 1957, in Vincennes, to Jesse Lee and Marie (Schumacher) Russell.
Mary had previously been employed as a bookkeeper at Rose Printing in Tallahassee, Fla. She was of the Protestant faith.
Survivors include brothers, Denny Russell of Owensboro, Ky., Rick Russell of Vincennes, and Jim Russell of Vincennes; sisters, Kathy Todd and Dottie DeGraff, both of Vincennes. Also surviving are nieces and nephews, Tiffany Petts of Vincennes, Robyn Todd of Vincennes, Rob DeGraff of Indianapolis, Ian Russell of Coatsville, Chris Todd of Vincennes, Jessica Osborne of Vincennes, Dane Russell of Owensboro, Drew Russell of Yuma, Ariz, Amy Russell of Vincennes, Matt Russell of San Diego, Calif., and Michael Russell of Vincennes; and great-nieces and nephews, Grant Hunt, Tad Petts, Lucas Hunt, Nolan Petts and Braylynn Phillippe all of Vincennes.
Preceding her in death besides her parents is a brother, George.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Gardner-Brockman Funeral Home, 505 Main St. Interment will take place at a later date.
Friends may call from noon to service time Saturday at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to ingar@keystonegroup.com.
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DeBOER, Eugene Calvin
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Eugene Calvin DeBoer, 86, 1215 Oak St., died at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007, at Willow Manor Nursing Center.
Born Aug. 29, 1920, in Munster, he was the son of Luke and Cornelia (Kikkert) DeBoer.
Mr. DeBoer was a graduate of Hammond High School, Thornton Junior College and Vincennes University. He also attended University of Southern California and University of Illinois. He enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps Cadet Program in September 1941 and continued to serve in the United States Air Force for 38 years, retiring at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He was a fighter pilot, having piloted all fighter planes through the F-104 and several planes in other classes; although fighter planes were his favored aircraft. He served in New Guinea during World War II, flying the P39 in 102 combat missions and achieving double ace status. Among his special military rewards were the Silver Star, the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. He was stationed at many locations stateside and in Hawaii, retiring from the 181st Tactical Fighter Squadron Air National Guard in Terre Haute in 1979.
After military retirement he began a second career as a Knox County Sheriff Deputy Sheriff, going on to assistant and then Chief Probation Officer of Knox County.
He was a member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Vincennes where he served in numerous posts including elder, deacon and Sunday school teacher for high school students. Working with youth was a special interest, and he coached YMCA football and church league basketball.
Mr. DeBoer held life memberships in Masonic Lodge No. 1, Vincennes Chapter, Vincennes Knights Templar, and for many years Hadi Shrine. He was active in Vincennes University Alpha Alumni chapter. He was a life member of BPO Elks No. 291. An avid golfer, he could be seen on either the Elks course or Fox Ridge. He was also an avid basketball and football fan, backing the Lincoln High School Alices and Vincennes University Trailblazers in their respective boosters clubs and in the stands. He continued his lifelong interest in aviation and enjoyed flying his personal plane. He had a special interest in auto racing and often served on racing teams for Rollie Helmling.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Jean (Gregory) DeBoer, whom he married Jan. 23, 1944; his children, Karen DeBoer of Vincennes, J. David DeBoer of Indianapolis and Palmetto, Fla., and Steven E. DeBoer of Bagdad, Ky.; and grandchildren, C. Kevin Martin and Tina of St. Louis, Mo., and his family, Nikki Martin and son, Connor of Monroe City, and Justin Martin of Petersburg, Julie Beavin and son, Aaron, of Oak Ridge, Tenn., John D. DeBoer and Stephanie of Henryville; Brooks DeBoer and Vanessa of Shelbyville, Ky., Heather DeBoer and children, Katlyn and Clayton of Vincennes; Dustin DeBoer of Bagdad, Ky., Brandi DeBoer of Eden, N.C.; stepgrandchildren, Tim Gladding and Lori, and children, Bethany, Madison and Caleb of Roseburg, Ore., Amy Villella and sons, Jeremy, Joseph, Franco and Vincent of Dayton, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Luke and Cornelia (Kikkert) DeBoer; two granddaughters; and three sisters, Viola Regnier, Amanda Ruth DeBoer and Amanda Mae Kirk.
The funeral will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Goodwin Funeral Home, 524 Broadway St., with Dr. Burley Herrin officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to The DeBoer Non-traditional Student Scholarship through the Vincennes University Foundation or the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Vincennes.
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DECKARD, Dorothy Ethel
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 13 May 1920, page 1
INFANT DAUGHTER DIED WEDNESDAY FROM PNEUMONIA.
Dorothy Ethel Deckard, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvan Deckard who lives five miles south of the city, died at the home of her parents at 6 o’clock Wednesday morning. She was aged five months and nineteen days. Death was due to pneumonia. Funeral services will be conducted from the residence at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon and interment will be made in Fairview cemetery.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
DECKER, Kate
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 27 Feb 1920, page 1
MRS KATE DECKER PASSES AWAY
Mrs. Kate Decker, widow of the late Henry C. Decker, and one of the most prominent and highly respected ladies of the southern part of the county, died at 5 o’clock Thursday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rosa F. Frederick, in Decker, this county.
The deceased was a daughter of Isaac and Sarah Purcell, one of the prominent pioneer couples of this section, and was born November 15th, 1843. Her death was not unexpected, as her condition has been serious for some time past.
The deceased is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Rosa F. Frederick, two step-daughters, Mrs. Ida Austin, and Mrs. Lou Colvin, of Union, Indiana, one nephew, John Purcell, of Decker township, and a number of grand children.
The funeral services will be conducted this (Friday) afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the M. E. church in Decker.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
DEELEY, Robert J. “Bobby”
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Robert J."Bobby" Deeley, 57, of Vincennes, passed away Tuesday morning at his residence.
He was a lifelong resident of Vincennes and loved to attend the singles dance on Thursday night.
He is survived by his caregiver, Mary Kennedy, son, Jimmie Kennedy, five brothers, Frank Deeley, Earl Theriac, Bill Theriac, Ira Theriac and Grant Theriac; and three sisters, Bonnie Pigwig, Liz Davis and Flossie Moore.
Funeral services will be held on Thurssday at 2 p.m. in Gardner-Brockman Funeral Home 505 Main Street with Major Tim Wilson of the Salvation Army officiating.
Friends may visit with the family on Thursday from Noon until the service time at the funeral home
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DeLISLE, Elsie Howard
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 4 Feb 1920, page 5
Mrs. Elsie DeLisle, wife of Raymond DeLisle died about noon Tuesday at her home, 1114 Busseron street. She is survived by her husband and two children. The arrangements for the funeral services will be announced later.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
DeLISLE, Elsie Howard
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 5 Feb 1920, page 1
The funeral of Mrs. Elsie Howard DeLisle, aged 22 who died Tuesday afternoon, will be conducted from the Old Cathedral at 9 o’clock Thursday morning, Rev. Father Gregorie officiating. Burial will be made in Mt. Calvary cemetery. In addition to the husband, Raymond Delisle, two children survive.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
DeLISLE, Peter
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 2 May 1920, page 1
TWO DEATHS FROM LOCKJAW
Peter DeLisle, Aged 30, and Archie Sanders, Aged 10, Died Saturday Morning From Tetanus, Which Developed After Injuries.
Two deaths occurred Saturday from lockjaw within a few hours of each other. Peter DeLisle, aged 30, died at 7:30 o’clock yesterday morning at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Zach Ferguson, 1410 Busseron street. Archie Sanders, the ten year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sanders who live on the Reed nurseries, died at the home of his parents at 9 a. m.
Mr. DeLisle was employed at the Tougaw and Thomas soft drink and pool parlor and on April 21 while handling a keg of root beer crushed a finger on his left hand. Tetanus developed later and death occurred yesterday morning. Mr. DeLisle is survived by his mother, who lives at Emerson, Nebraska, one brother, Alfred, and four half-sisters. His mother arrived Saturday noon, after her son's death. He had not particularly noticed the wound until about four days ago. The funeral will be conducted at [illegible] o’clock Monday morning from the Old Cathedral. Burial will be made in Mt. Calvary cemetery.
Ran Nail in His Foot
Archie Sanders ran a nail in his foot about ten days ago near his parents home. Tetanus set in Friday morning and death occurred one day later. In addition to his parents he leaves two sisters. The remains were removed to the Stocker undertaking parlors and the funeral will be conducted from that place at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon. Burial will be made in Fairview cemetery.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
DeLISLE, Raymond
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 11 Feb 1920, page 5
FOURTH DEATH IN FAMILY
Raymond DeLisle Passed Away Tuesday at His Home On Busseron Street -- Word Received Here of Death of Miss Clara Honer -- Other Deaths.
For the fourth time in less than two weeks, the grim messenger, death, entered the DeLisle home shortly afternoon [sic] on Tuesday, when Raymond DeLisle, aged twenty-five years, of 1141 Busseron street, passed away after several weeks illness of influenza, followed by pneumonia.
The death of young DeLisle is especially sad, as just one week before, almost to the exact minute, his young wife, Mrs. Elsie DeLisle, passed away, and just a few days previous to the death of the mother, their infant child died. Just 18 hours previous to the death of Raymond DeLisle, his aged grand mother [sic], Mrs. Anna Messell died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John DeLisle.
Raymond DeLisle was taken with influenza about two weeks ago, and at the time of the death of his wife, he had contracted pneumonia and his life was despaired of. Later, however, it was thought that the crisis had passed and that he would recover, but he took a relapse, and continued to grow worse, until 12:14 p m Tuesday when he passed peacefully to rest.
The deceased was aged twentyfive-five [sic] years. He was a member of the local council of the Knights of Columbus and was a popular and energetic young man. For a number of years he was employed at the Frank Bratton grocery at Fifth and Main street, later taking a position as driver for the Churngold company.
He is survived by two children, Howard, aged four years and Adelia Marie, aged two years, also by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John E. DeLisle, of 1203 Broadway street, three brothers, Ollie DeLisle, the well known Main street haberdasher; Edward and Eugene, all of this city, and two sisters, Mrs. Marceline Lenahan, of this city, and Mrs. Florence Beal, of Kansas.
Arrangements for the funeral have not as yet been definitely made, but it is thought the funeral services will be conducted Thursday morning from the Old Cathedral, of which the deceased had been a lifelong member.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
DeLISLE, Raymond
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 12 Feb 1920, page 5
The funeral services over the remains of the late Raymond DeLisle, whose death occurred Tuesday noon, will be conducted this (Thursday) morning at 9 o’clock from the Cathedral, Rev. Gregoire, officiating. The remains will be laid to rest in the Mt. Calvary cemetery.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
DeMOSS, Catherine (Brothers) Wright
Source: unknown
BICKNELL — Catherine (Brothers) Wright DeMoss, 84, Bicknell, passed away at 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006, at the Washington Nursing Center.
She was born July 12, 1922, in Daviess County, Ind., the daughter of William Cletus and Helen (Way) Brothers.
She attended Washington High School and married Victor Wright. She and her husband owned and operated the Wright Insurance Agency in Bicknell for many years until they retired. On Oct. 8, 1993, her husband of 54 years preceded her in death. On May 6, 2000, she married Rex DeMoss who preceded her in death on Sept. 4, 2006. She was a devoted wife and mother and enjoyed dancing. She was a member of the Bicknell First Christian Church where she formerly served as treasurer, and she was formerly active in Democrat politics in Knox County. She served as a poll watcher and precinct committee member.
She is survived by her children, Vicki Wright Roach and her husband, Buck, of Marissa, Ill., Richard Wright and his wife, Bonnie, of Manitowoc, Wis., Alda Wright Burhke and her husband, Thomas, of Roswell, N.M., and Jeff Wright and his wife, Kerrie, of Bicknell; and her stepchildren, Paul DeMoss and his wife, Mary, of Bloomington, Dinah DeMoss and her husband, Bradley Skelcher, of Chestertown, Md., and Jean Curry of Amarillo, Texas. She was blessed with her grandchildren, Mindy Roach Ruckman, Richard Ruckman, Angela Mathis, Dawn Barnett, Dawn Wright, Nathan Wright, Anthony DeHosse, Andrew DeHosse, Sarah Kaiser, and Samantha Wright; and stepgrandchildren, Matt Curry, Mark Curry, Barbara Messer, Emily DeMoss and Elizabeth DeMoss; 12 great-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers, Leon J. Brothers of Washington, Ind., and Paul D. Brothers and his wife, Betty, of Apache Junction, Ariz.; and a sister, Sue Brothers Cleveland and her husband, Ronald, of Jasper.
Her husbands; her parents; and four brothers, Harry, Ernest, Le Roy, and Wilbur Brothers, preceded her in death.
The funeral will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Duesterberg-Fredrick Wampler Shaw Chapel in Bicknell with Ron Barnes officiating. She will be laid to rest next to her first husband, Victor Wright, in the Switz City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to the Bicknell First Christian Church.
- submitted by <unknown>
DeMOSS, Rex R.
Source: unknown
BICKNELL — Rex R. DeMoss, 84, formerly of Edwardsport, passed away at 10:11 p.m. Monday, Sept., 4, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes.
He was born in April 26, 1922, in Knox County, the son of John and Ethel Edith (McConnell) DeMoss.
He was a member of Bicknell Christian Church and formerly served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army. He received the Purple Heart during the Battle of the Bulge in Europe and he served as postmaster of the Edwardsport Post Office. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Edwardsport and formerly served as past master. He served for 35 years on the Knox County Housing Authority. He held membership in the American Legion. He was a graduate of Vincennes University and served as the student council president. He was also a graduate of Indiana University. He taught in his early years at Freelandville School having taught in the middle grades and high school. He taught math and science and he coached eighth grade basketball. He was married to Ada Potter and she preceded him in death in 1995.
He married Catherine Brothers Wright who survives him.
He is also survived by his children, Dinah DeMoss and her husband, Bradley Skelcher, of Chestertown, Md., Paul F. DeMoss and his wife, Mary, of Bloomington, and Jean Curry of Amarillo, Texas. He was blessed by his grandchildren, Matt Curry, Mark Curry, Barbara Messer, Elizabeth DeMoss and Emily DeMoss; and his great-grandchildren, Rachael and Tyler Curry. Four stepchildren, Vicki Roach of Marissa, Ill., Alda Burhke of Roswell, N.M., Richard Wright of Keil, Wis., and Jeff Wright of Bicknell, also survive.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Paul and Frank DeMoss; and a stepdaughter, Elizabeth “Beth” Robbins in January of this year.
The funeral will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Duesterberg-Fredrick Wampler Shaw chapel with the Rev. Ron Barnes officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Edwardsport I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home where a Masonic service will be conducted at 6:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to the Bicknell Christian Church, Vincennes University Foundation or the North Knox Social Ministries.
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DEVINE, Mary Ruth
Source: unknown
Mary Ruth Devine, 52, Vincennes, died Friday, April 15, 2005, at Good Samaritan Hospital.
Born Oct. 3, 1952, in Vincennes, she was the daughter of Eugene and Ruth M. (Cox) Williams.
Mary was a former Vincennes Community School Corporation employee where she was a special education teacher's aide.
She loved her family and planting flowers. Her hobbies were collecting angel and cat figurines and birdhouses.
Survivors include her husband, Mike Devine Sr. of Vincennes, whom she married Aug. 1, 1968; three sons and their spouses, Michael and Belinda Devine of Bruceville, Ronald Devine of Vincennes and Joseph and Shelly Devine of Vincennes; one daughter and her husband, Kristy and Steve Harting of Vincennes; two brothers, Danny Cox of Winslow and Isaac and his wife, and Lola Williams of Oaktown; two sisters, Dora King of Petersburg and Flora Shots of Vincennes; five grandchildren, Madison Hensley, Mason Devine, Stevie Devine, Caden Devine, Marydith Hensley and one grandchild on the way; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Ruth M. Williams.
The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Goodwin Family Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home..
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DeVOY, Mary
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 28 Feb 1920, page 1
DEATH DUE TO PARALYSIS
Miss Mary DeVoy Suddenly Stricken With Paralysis During Thursday Night, Passed Away Friday Evening.
Miss Mary DeVoy died at 7:30 o’clock Friday evening at her home, 911 North Second street death being due to paralysis with which she was suddenly stricken sometime Thursday night.
The deceased was making her home with her brother Chris DeVoy, and was in her usual good health when she retired Thursday evening. Friday morning when her brother went to her room and called her, he received no reply and after waiting a while, called her a second time. As he did not receive a reply on this occasion, he entered the room and found that she was unconscious. He hastily summoned several neighbors and a physician, and although everything possible was done for her, she never rallied, passing away at 7:30 last evening.
The deceased was aged fifty-four years and is survived by her brother, Chris DeVoy, with whom she has been making her home. The deceased for a number of years was employed at the Kohinoor Laundry. The deceased was a faithful member of the St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, and was an excellent lady, held in high esteem by all who knew her. The announcement of her sudden stroke and death comes as a shock to her many friends.
Arrangements for the funeral will be announced later.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
DeVOY, Mary
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 29 Feb 1920, page 5
Funeral services over the remains of the late Miss Mary DeVoy who died at her home, 911 North Second street Friday evening of paralysis, with which she was suddenly stricken sometime Thursday night, will be conducted Monday morning at 9 o’clock from the St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, of which the deceased was a lifelong and faithful member. The remains will be laid to rest in the Mt. Calvary cemetery.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
DIEKMEYER, Virginia Helderman
Source: unknown
OAKTOWN — A graveside memorial service for Virginia Helderman Diekmeyer of Clearwater, Fla., formerly of Oaktown, will be conducted at 11 a.m. July 26 in Oaktown Cemetery.
Sh was the daughter of N.E. and Annis Helderman.
Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Karl; brother, Max; and her mother and father.
Arrangements are handled by McClure-Utt Funeral Home, Oaktown chapel.
- submitted by <unknown>
DIENER, Mrs. Fred
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 13 Feb 1920, page 1
MRS. FRED DIENER DIES IN AKRON
The death of Mrs. Fred Diener, who for several years prior to last August was a resident of Vincennes, occurred at 1 o’clock Thursday morning at her home in Akron, Ohio, according to word received by Mr. and Mrs. George Lurtz. Death followed an illness of only a few days from pneumonia. Burial will be made at Akron. Mrs. Diener is survived by her husband, three daughters, Stella Marie, Catherine and Hazel, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John O’Niell, of Henryville, Ind., and two brothers and two sisters.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
DILLON, Howard E. "Oz"
Source: unknown
Howard “Oz” E. Dillon, 77, Vincennes, died at 3:54 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2006 at Good Samaritan Hospital.
He was born Jan. 18, 1929 in Vincennes to Fred G. and Nellie (Hundley) Dillon.
Howard worked for Packaging Corporation for 34 years. He was an Army veteran and was a member of the American Legion, V.F.W., D.A.V. and the Washington Boat Club. He earned the World War II Victory Medal, The Army Occupation Medal (Germany), Berlin Airlift Device Medal for humane acts.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Grove) Dillion of Vincennes. They were blessed with three sons, Howard Dillon II and his wife, Candy, of Oaktown, Robert Dillon of Avon and Larry Joe Dillion, who is deceased. Also surviving is a brother, Loren Dillon of Amo; grandchildren, Susan Combs, and her husband, Leroy, of Vincennes, Heather Dillon of Oaktown, Jordan Dillon of Indianapolis, Adryan Dillon of Evansville, and Bette Mackey and her husband, Paul, of Bicknell; great-grandchildren, Billy, Ryan and Sara Hillyard and Moriah, Isaiah, and Josiah Mackey.
Preceding him in death are his parents and brothers, Lloyd, Oscar, Earl, Tony and Samuel Dillon.
The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Goodwin Funeral Home, 524 Broadway St., Vincennes, with the Rev. Michael Taylor officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
- submitted by <unknown>
DILLON, Joseph W.
Source: Vincennes Sun-Commercial, 24 Jan 1975
Bicknell — Joseph W. DILLON, 95, 304 Vigo St, died at the Beverly Manor Nursing Home, Vincennes, after being seriously ill one month.
He was born in Knox County Sept 16, 1879, the son of Elias and Emoline DAWSON DILLON.
He was a life-long resident of the Bicknell area, and he was formerly a coal miner and a concrete finisher.
He was a member of the First Christian Church.
He married Mary SULLIVAN DILLON, Aug 15, 1900, and she preceded him in death March 20, 1923.
He is survived by one son, Chester DILLON, Bicknell; three daughters, Mrs. Steen (Edna) BROCKSMITH and Mrs. Raymond (Maggie) CROCK, both of Bicknell, and Mrs. Emoline McGAUGHY, Terre Haute.; two brothers, Robert DILLON, Bicknell and Clarence DILLON, Indianapolis; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Five sisters preceded him in death.
Services will be Monday at 2 p.m. at the Wampler-Shaw Chapel with burial in the Bicknell IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sun
- submitted by <unknown>
DONOVAN, Lillie
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 20 Apr 1920, page 1
MRS. DONOVAN DIED MONDAY
Mrs. Lillie Donovan, aged 51 years, died at 7 o’clock Monday morning at her home on Vincennes Route 4. She was the wife of Lyman Smith Donovan. Mrs. Donovan was born January 14, 1869, a daughter of James W. and Harriet Rodarnel. Funeral services will be held at Trinity church, on the Hart street road, at 2 o‘clock Wednesday afternoon. Burial will be made at the Indiana cemetery.Besides her husband the deceased is survived by seven children, as follows: Hariet, Maurice, Goldie, Lillian, Flossie, Ralph and Donald Donovan. Surviving also are the following ten brothers and sisters: Mrs. Fanny Farris, of Patoka, Marshall Rodarnel, of Vincennes, John Rodarnel, Mrs. Anna Smith, Mrs. Minnei McCormick, Mrs. Mary Westfall, Mrs. Dora Russell, Charles Rodarnel, Mrs. Lulu Sloo and Mrs. Hattie Williams.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
DONOVAN, Lillie
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 21 Apr 1920, page 5
Donovan.
The funeral of Mrs. Lillie Donovan who died Monday morning, will be held at 3 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at Trinity church, south of Vincennes on the Hart street road. Burial will be made in the Lower Indiana cemetery.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
DOWNEY, Martin A.
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 11 Apr 1920, page 9
MARTIN A. DOWNEY LAID TO REST
Martin A. Downey died April 3 at his home two miles south of Bruceville, east 58 years, six months and one day. A host of friends and relatives of the deceased were present to pay their last tribute of respect at the funeral which was conducted at Asbury Chapel, April 6, after which the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery adjoining the church. October 11, 1888 Mr. Downey was married to Sarah A. Hooper and to them were born eleven children, nine sons and two daughters, all of whom are living except one boy who preceded his father in death. Mr. Downey was a man who was honored and respected by all who knew him.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
DRAKE, Ora May Presnell
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 22 Jan 1920, page 1
BODY REACHES CITY TODAY
Remains of Mrs. Ora May Presnell Drake Arrive From Chicago This Morning -- Died Wednesday Morning.
The body of Mrs. Ora May Presnell Drake, who died at 6:30 o'clock Wednesday morning at her home in Chicago, will arrive in the city at 6 o'clock Thursday morning over the C & E L. The remains will be accompanied by her husband and her brother Harley E. Presnell, city editor of the Vincennes Capital, who left for Chicago Wednesday morning. She will be taken to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Presnell, 1219 Buntin street. Further funeral arrangements have not been announced.
The news of Mrs. Drake's death came as a distinct shock to her many friends in Vincennes, who did not know that she been [sic] ill. Her illness began last Monday following a period during which she nursed her husband. Mr. Drake is reported greatly improved.
Mrs. Drake was widely known and well liked by a host of friends in this city. She spent most of her life here. She was born Feb. 12, 1888. Graduating from the Vincennes high school in 1906 she taught in the local schools until Sept. 2, 1916, when she was married to Mr. Drake and since that time has lived in Chicago.
Mrs. Drake is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Presnell, one brother Harley E. Presnell, and two sisters, Miss Edith and Miss Mabel Presnell, all of this city.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
DRAKE, Ora May Presnell
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 23 Jan 1920, page 1
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. DRAKE FRIDAY
The funeral of Mrs. Ora Presnell Drake, who died at Chicago Tuesday morning, will be held at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon from the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Presnell, 1219 Buntin street. Rev. L. C. Howe pastor of the First Christian church will officiate. The order of Eastern Star will attend in a body. Interment will be made in Fairview cemetery.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
DRAKE, Ora May Presnell
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 24 Jan 1920, page 3
The funeral of Mrs. Ora Presnell Drake was held at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon from the home of her parents, 1219 Buntin street. Burial was made in Fairview cemetery. The pallbearers were as follows: Ray and Robert Cross, Elsie Clark, Charles Fordyce, Clifford Hand and O. F. Fidlar.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
DREIMAN, Amy
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 4 Feb 1920, page 1
Funeral Held Monday
The funeral of Mrs. Amy Dreiman, aged about 40 years, who died Sunday of influenza-pneumonia, was held Monday. Interment was made in Mt. Zion cemetery. The deceased was the wife of Julius Dreiman, a farmer living near Fritchton. Mrs. Dreiman leaves her husband and three children, John, Elsie and Lewis Summitt; a sister, Miss Marcie Summitt and a brother, Clarence Summitt.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
DREIMAN, Clara Marie
Source: unknown
Clara Marie Dreiman, 90, Monroe City, died at 6:27 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17, 2006, at Daviess Community Hospital in Washington.
Born July 30, 1915, in Knox County, she was the daughter of William H. and Laura (Rafiner) Dreiman.
Clara worked for Iglehart Elevator, Agriculture Stabilizing Conservation and then for the Federal Bureau of Mines for 38 years. She was a member of the Indiana Presbyterian Church and was a graduate of Monroe City High School. She was a lifelong quilter and volunteered as a gray lady at the hospital.
Survivors include two brothers, Lee Dreiman of Shelbyville and Max Dreiman of Monroe City; four nephews; eight nieces; several great-nieces and nephews; and two great-great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Austin Dreiman; and three sisters, Cecelia Dreiman, Ruth McCoy, and Pauline Dreiman.
A private family service will be held. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery in Monroe City.
Arrangements were handled by Goodwin Funeral Home, 524 Broadway St., Vincennes.
- submitted by <unknown>
DUNCAN, Charles Julius
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 9 Jan 1920, page 5
Charles Julius Duncan, aged 39, of Wheatland, died at 6:30 o’clock Thursday evening following an operation. Deceased was a coal miner by occupation. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Rose Duncan, and one son Randall. Funeral services will be held from the residence in Wheatland Sunday afternoon.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
DUPIRE, Frank "Junior," Jr.
Source: unknown
BICKNELL — Frank “Junior” Dupire Jr., 79, Bicknell, passed away at 7:45 p.m. Monday, May 22, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes.
He was born Nov. 23, 1926, in Bicknell, the son of Frank Sr. and Josephine (Wattaeu) Dupire.
He served his country in the U.S. Army with the occupation forces in Germany. He was united in marriage to Betty Jo Hill on Dec. 18, 1949, who survives him. He was a coal miner until the mines closed, a mechanic at the Downtown Marathon, formerly the Sinclair and ARCO Service Station. He worked for Jack Risley Furniture, Beachler Construction, and Wampler Shaw Funeral Home. He attended Bicknell Wesleyan Church and held membership in the Bicknell Sportsman’s Club. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Betty Jo Dupire of Bicknell; their children and spouses, Jean and Steve Sandefer of Bicknell and Donald L. and Debbie Dupire of Worthington. He was blessed with his grandchildren, Stephen Sandefer, Matthew Sandefer, Melissa Sue Hale, Miranda Dupire, Corey and Cody Mauder; and his great-grandchildren, Tanner and Caylee Sandefer. He will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Sue Hale in 1985; and a granddaughter, Melissa Sandefer in infancy.
The funeral will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Duesterberg-Fredrick Wampler Shaw Chapel, 118 Washington St. The Rev. Mark Reed and the Rev. Paul Shelton will officiate. He will be laid to rest in Bicknell Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Bicknell Wesleyan Church.
- submitted by <unknown>
DURBIN, Roger G.
Source: unknown
Roger G. Durbin, 58, of 111 Wabash, Oaktown, passed away on Sept. 25, at his home.
Roger was a professional truck driver, driving for Trailor Bridge Trucking in Florida, and then for Holscher Farms. His CB handle was shag nasty. He served in the Marines during the Vietnam War, and attended the First Church of the Nazarene.
Born March 15, 1952, in Dixon, KY, he was the son of James Dewey & Johnnie W. (Dixon) Durbin. They preceded him.
Surviving is his wife, Jean (Goble) Durbin; daughter Denise (& J.D.) Mandabach of Vincennes; son Dennis Lee Bybee, Jr. of Oaktown, IN; brother Sanuel Davis (& Pamela Jo) Durbin of Evansville; sisters Jannie L. (& Ron) Campbell of Mt. Carmel, IL & Nancy Lee (& Kevin) Seals of Bone Gap, IL; grandchildren Cameron Ice, Bethany Ice, Devin Ice, Chelsey Loudermilk, Kyrie Bybee, & Gabe Bybee; great-grandchildren Jaiden Dillion & Dreydon Dillion; and several nieces & nephews.
The family will receive friends on Monday, Sept. 27, from noon - 2 p.m. at Goodwin Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., with Rev. Michael Taylor officiating. Friends & family are invited to a meal at the First Church of the Nazarene following the funeral. There will be no public service at the cemetery.
- submitted by <unknown>
DUSTIN, Lillian
Source: unknown
Lillian Dustin, 88, 18 W. Reel Ave., Vincennes, died at 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, 2006, at GentleCare Nursing Home.
Born Oct. 19, 1917, in Shoals, she was the daughter of Levi Lee and Minnie Ann (McKnight) Melvin.
Lillian worked at the parachute factory in Washington, Ind., during World War II and also baby-sat for many children. She was a member of the Church of Christ at Third and St. Clair streets, to which donations may be made.
Her husband, Albert E. Dustin, whom she married Dec. 30, 1946, is deceased. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Levi Lee and Minnie Ann (McKnight) Melvin; two brothers, Joe Melvin and Alan Melvin; and a sister, Vivian Ruth Daugherty.
Survivors include three brothers, Kenny Melvin of Vincennes, James “Mack” Melvin of Vincennes and Hank Melvin of Vincennes; and five generations of nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Goodwin Funeral Home, 524 Broadway St., by Roger Wright. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
- submitted by <unknown>
DYER, Hardy
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 16 Jan 1920, page 1
DIED WHILE OUT DRIVING
(special to Vincennes Commerical)
Petersburg, Ind., January 15 -- When a horse driven by Hardy Dyer, age thirty-three, a farmer living hear Spurgeon, this county, came home last night without Dyer, the family became apprehensive, and a few minutes later a telephone message said that the body of Dyer had been found in the road near the Blackford church, fourteen miles south of this city.
Farmers near the Blackford church saw Dyer pass the church, and at the time his body was bent toward one side of the buggy. It is thought he was dead at the time, as the body was found only a short distance from the church. Dyer was the son of John Dyer, and is survived by a widow and two children.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
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