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FAIRHURST, Jacquelyn SuzanneSource: unknown
Jacquelyn Suzanne Fairhurst, 74, Vincennes, died at 10:40 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital.
She was born April 6, 1932, in Vincennes, to Louis and Esther (Brouillette) Linn.
She was married to Clarence E. Fairhurst, who preceded her in death April 10, 2000.
Jacquelyn was employed by Indiana Bell Telephone Company where she retired after 27 years. She had also previously owned Ceramic Center IN Wholesale and Retail Stores in Crawfordsville. She was last employed by NCNB National Bank.
Jacquelyn’s memberships included American Legion Auxiliary, Delta Theta Tau Sorority and several Ceramic Teather Associations. She was also a member of St. Leo Catholic Church in Bonita Springs, Fla., and St. John’s Catholic Church in Vincennes.
Preceding her in death besides her parents and husband were one daughter, Mary Ann Fairhurst; one brother; and one sister.
Survivors include sisters, Betty Mize of Vincennes, Billie Sinnott of Washington, Ind., and Bobbie Edwards of Winter Haven, Fla. Also surviving are sisters-in-law, Barbara Carie of Crawfordsville, Margie Bacher of Rockford, Ill., and Kay Linn of Vincennes. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. John’s Catholic Church in Vincennes with the Rev. Dave Fleck officiating. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Gardner-Brockman Funeral Home, 505 Main St.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or the charity of the donors choice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent at ingar@keystonegroup.com.
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FAITH, Lena Ellen
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 2 Jun 1920, page 1
POISON TAKES ITS VICTIM
Lena Faith Died Early Wednesday Morning After Taking Bichloride of Mercury Tablets With Suicidal Intent.
Lena Faith, the young woman who swallowed tablets containing bichloride of mercury with suicidal intent on Tuesday evening of last week, died at about 1 o’clock Wednesday morning at her home, 903 North Ninth Street. She was aged about 17 years. Death came almost exactly one week after she took the poison. She swallowed the tablets at about 7:30 in the evening and died not long after midnight at the close of the next Tuesday.
It is a property of bichloride of mercury that death does not follow until several days, usually characterized by intense suffering, and that a person who swallows it is never safe until after ten days have passed. It is seldom that a person can be saved who has taken this poison and it is understood that the Faith girl’s physician informed her several days ago that he could do nothing further for her. She became salavated and was subject to severe twitching until it was evident that she could not live long, although members of her family thought that she was somewhat improved Tuesday evening.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
FAITH, Lena Ellen
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 3 Jun 1920, page 4
Lena Faith’s Funeral.
The funeral of Lena Faith, the seventeen year old girl who died early Wednesday morning from the effects of taking bichloride of mercury tablets a week before, will be held at 3 o’clock Friday afternoon from the residence, 903 North Third Street. Burial will be made in Fairview cemetery.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
FAITH, Lena Ellen
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 6 Jun 1920, page 3
Lena Ellen Faith.
Funeral Services for Lena Ellen Faith were held Friday evening at 3 o’clock. Reverend Clausen preached and the Lutheran Methodist choir sang 3 beautiful songs. The funeral was largely attended and the beautiful flowers gave silent testimony of the many friends Lena had. The obituary which was read at the funeral was as follows.
Lena Ellen Faith, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Faith, was born January 24, 1903 and died June 2, 1920, making her age at the time of her death seventeen years, four months and eight days.
Lena was a bright and beautiful young girl and was loved by all who knew her. Her winning personality won her many warm friends. She leaves to mourn their loss, father, mother, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Faith, two brothers Randall and George, and a half brother, Arthur Starrett, of Edwardsport, Ind., The [sic] grandmothers and one grandfather, uncles and aunts and a host of loving friends. Six of Lena’s closest girl friends acted as pallbearers and were, Stella Crader, Nevada Sturgeon, Clara Wetstein, Elsie Redfern, Hallie Musgrove, Melissa Cardinal.
Dearest Lena thou has left us,
For the Heavenly home above.
Yet upon each morning dawning
O, how we’ll miss your tender love
No grief, no pain or anxious care,
Can reach our loved one over there
God knew best he caller [sic] her away
To that home so bright and fair
Yet when our earthly trials are ended
We’ll meet you “Over There.”
Her sister, Nellie Starrett.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
FANCHER, O. E.
Source: Terre Haute Tribune, 12 Nov 1920, page 2
Mrs. ROBERT FULTON FANCHER
Mrs. O.E. Pickering, who was recently called to Elk City, OK, by the illness of her youngest sister, Mrs. ROBERT FULTON FANCHER, returned home Tuesday. Mrs. Pickering's sister passed away November 4th and was brought to her former home, Vincennes, IN, for burial. Friends of Mrs. Pickering extend to her their deepest sympathy.
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FARRA, Mrs. W. M.
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 16 Jun 1920, page 5
Died in Ohio.
C. E. Farra of 1127 Broadway street received a telegram announcing the death of his mother, Mrs. W. M. Farra of McConnelville, O., after an illness of four weeks. Death was due to paralysis. Besides Mr. Farra of this city, she leaves a husband, two daughters -- Mrs. Charles Bowen and Mrs. John Croyer and other close relatives. Mr. Farra was in attendance at the funeral which occurred at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Bowen of McConnelville.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
FARRIS, Jean Marie
Source: unknown
Jean Marie Farris, 81, 228 Bentley Road, Vincennes, died at 9:05 a.m. Thursday, June 28, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes.
Born Nov. 26, 1924, in Decker, she was the daughter of John D. and Goldie Marie (McCord) Biddle.
Mrs. Farris was a member of Community United Methodist Church, National Association of Letter Carriers Auxiliary, and lifetime member of Lawrenceville Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. She was the owner of Jeanie's Beauty Shop for 40 years.
Her husband, J. Earl Farris, is deceased. She was also preceded in death by her parents, John D. and Goldie Marie (McCord) Biddle; one brother, John Biddle; and sisters, Sara Hankins and Ruby Hutchraft.
Survivors include two daughters, Ann M. Tabler and her husband, Dolan, of Vincennes, and Janet S. Mahrenholz of Lawrenceville, Ill.; one son, David Farris and his partner, Mike Altman, of Indianapolis; caregiver, Gus Garcia of Vincennes; one brother, Larry J. Biddle of Doyle, Calif.; two grandsons, Brad A. Mahrenholz and his fiance, Candy Hunsaker, of Lawrenceville, and Ryan F. Buss and his wife, Heather, of Nashville, Tenn.; one granddaughter, Amy Whitlock and her husband, David, of Kokomo; two great-grandsons, Dawson Buss of Nashville and Bradley Mahrenholz of Lawrenceville; and two great-granddaughters, Savannah Mann of Nashville and Eva S. Buss of Nashville.
The funeral will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Goodwin Funeral Home, 524 Broadway St., by the Rev. Ray Tromley and the Rev. Faye Bilskie. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Vincennes.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
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FAUGHT, Mrs. Roscoe
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 8 Jun 1920, page 8
Faught.
Ben R. Fisher of Allison Prairie, was called to Oblong, Illinois, Monday on account of the death of his niece, Mrs. Roscoe Faught, daughter of Ms. Andy Bradbury. Mrs. Fought’s father died about four weeks ago. Several years ago they lived near Russellville. The deceased was a cousin of William R. Fisher of this city. The funeral will be conducted this Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Oblong.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
FERGUSON, Wilma Dale
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 23 May 1920, page 5
Ferguson.
Wilma Dale Ferguson, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ferguson, 627 South Seventh street, died at 11:30 o’clock Saturday morning, aged three months and nine days. Death was caused by pneumonia. In addition to her parents she is survived by four brothers and sisters. Another child in the family is ill with the same sickness. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 o’clock Sunday afternoon from the residence after which the remains will be taken to West Salem for burial. The funeral will be private.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
FINKE, Ardath C.
Source: unknown
Ardath C. Finke, 87, 350 Felt King Road, Apt. 101, died Sunday, March 19, 2006, at BridgePointe Health Campus.
Born Oct. 1, 1918, in Beal, Ind., she was the daughter of Cyrus and Carrie (Deem) Hager.
She was a member of the Methodist Church, Moose Lodge, Eagles Lodge, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Her husband, Joy B. Finke, preceded her in death in 1996. She was also preceded in death by her parents; Phillip Woodall; and three brothers, Jim Hager,
John Hager and Charles Hager. Survivors include her children and their spouses, Wayne and Audrey Kirk of Vincennes, Marlene and Byron Page of Vincennes and
Kenneth Woodall of Savannah, Ga.; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Fredrick and Son
Funeral Home, 313 Church St., by the Rev. Ron Fellows. A private family burial will be held in Freelandville Christian Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m.
Tuesday at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent online at www.fredrickandson.com.
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FISHER, Charles R.
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 3 Jan 1920, page 2
FUNERAL OF C. R. FISHER TODAY
Services Will Be Conducted at Russellville M. E. Church at 2 O'clock Saturday Afternoon -- Rev. Nash Will Officiate.
Funeral services over the remains of the late Chrles R. Fisher, who died at his home, 113 West St. Clair street Thursday morning, will be conducted from the M. E. church at Russellville, Illinois, at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Rev. Nash of the North Vincennes M. E. church will have charge of the services.
The deceased was aged 63 years, 1 month and 19 days. The remains were taken yesterdayt afternoon to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles E. Miller, of near Russellville. He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Charles E. Miller, of near Russellville, Ill., one son, William R. Fisher, of this city, three brothers, John F., of Los Angeles, Cal., George M., of Chicago, Benjamin R., of Lawrence county, Ill., and one sister, Mrs. Andy Bradbury, of Oblong, Ill.
Burial will be made in the Russellville cemetery. The pallbearers will be the son, William R. Fisher, two brothers, Benjamin R., and George M. Fisher, two nephews, Charles and Bryan Fisher and a brother-in-law, Andy Bradbury.
Mr. Fisher was a retired farmer. He had lived in Vincennes for about 11 years, coming here from Allison Prairie, Ill. He had been in poor health for the past two years but was taken seriously ill Sunday night. He united with the Methodist church at the age of fifteen years at Wesley chapel, near Palestine, Illinois, and was a member of the First M. E. church of this city at the time of his death. His wife preceded him in death several years ago.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
FISHER, Clarence William "Fuzz"
Source: unknown
Clarence “Fuzz” William Fisher, 91, 1321 Willow St., Vincennes, died at 8:45 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2007, at Willow Manor Nursing Home.
Born May 2, 1915, in Washington, he was the son of John Lester and Sara Ella (Grubb) Fisher.
Fuzz was a self-employed contractor. He was a World War II Army veteran and a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Candice (Manning) Fisher; his parents, John Lester and Sara Ella (Grubb) Fisher; a son, Robert Fisher; three sisters; and one brother.
Survivors include his brothers, Theodore Fisher and William “Bill” Fisher both of Vincennes; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday at Goodwin Funeral Home, 524 Broadway St., with the Rev. Michael Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
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FISHER, Mrs. Melvin
Source: Sunday Commercial, 2 Dec 1917, page 3
Mrs. Melvin Fisher after weeks of intense suffering died at her home in Vincennes last Friday, Nov 30th. Her body was removed to Oaktown to the home of her aunt Mrs. Frank Shepard to await burial. She was 27 years old and besides her husband Melvin Fisher she leaves a child three years old. Funeral services will be held from the M. E. church at 2 pm Sunday Dec 2.
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FISHER, Robert Elden
Source: unknown
Robert Elden Fisher, 76, 2419 S. Sievers Road, formerly of Lebanon, Ohio, died at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007, at Good Samaritan Hospital.
Born April 7, 1930, in Denton, Md., he was the son of Cassius Clay and Emma (Bates) Fisher.
Mr. Fisher was a United Postal Carrier with the U.S. government for over 30 years before retiring. He was an Army veteran having served in the Korean War.
His first wife, Mary C. (Sage) Fisher, passed away March 21, 2001. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Cassius Clay and Emma (Bates) Fisher; and four brothers.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy (Siewers) Fisher of Vincennes; children, Mary T. Asher of Phoenix, Ariz., Robert B. Fisher and his wife, Dana, of Lebanon, Ohio, and Cathy J. Fisher of Dayton, Ohio; stepchildren, Vicki Boultinghouse and her husband, Ron, of Vincennes, Joseph H. Siewers of Vincennes, Mary Riley and her husband, David, of Indianapolis, William Siewers of Virginia Beach, Va., Carol Ellermann of Olney, Ill., Nick Siewers and his wife, Michelle, of Virginia Beach, Scott Siewers and his wife, Gayle, of Vincennes, and Cheryl Deane and her husband, Kevin, of Indianapolis; three grandchildren; 23 stepgrandchildren; six stepgreat-grandchildren; and a brother, Whitfield Fisher of Troy, Ohio.
A celebration of life service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at Fredrick and Son Funeral Home, 313 Church St., by the Rev. David Fleck.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
The funeral will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. EST Monday at Newcomer-Barclay Funeral Home, 3940 Kettering Blvd., Dayton, Ohio. Burial will be in Dayton National Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. EST Sunday at the funeral home in Dayton.
Condolences may be sent online at www.fredrickandson.com.
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FLEETWOOD, Lela C.
Source: unknown
Lela C. Fleetwood, 94, died at 11:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital.
Her husband, Garrish Fleetwood, is deceased.
She is survived by one daughter, Billie Lou Catt; a brother, Willard Pease; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, several stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren; and one stepgreat-great-grandchild.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Cresthaven Cemetery Mausoleum in Bedford.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Gardner-Brockman Funeral Home, 505 Main St.
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FOX, David W.
Source: unknown
David W. Fox, 57, 925 Shelby St., Vincennes, passed away at 3:54 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital.
He was born Dec. 4, 1948, in Vincennes, the son of David B. and Esther C. (Doll) Fox.
He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and was a graduate of Indiana University and he was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was a portfolio manager for the Small Business Administration, serving in the Indianapolis and St. Louis offices. He managed the portfolios of minority businesses ranging from start up companies to large minority concerns. He received awards from the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in St. Louis for his efforts and received the Minority Enterprise Development Award. He was cited by the Small Business Administration for the successes he helped develop with his efforts helping small to large business concerns reach their goals of success. He retired from SBA as a business operations specialist.
He is survived by his family, Carol Yochum and her husband, John of Vincennes, Annette Birk and her husband, Richard E., of Valparaiso, Kathleen Small and her husband, John, of Fort Branch; and a brother, Martin Fox and his wife, Cindy, of Columbus, Ohio. He was also blessed with 10 nieces and nephews and seven great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, David B. and Esther Fox; and a sister, Martha Jackson.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Kenneth Graehler officiating. He will be laid to rest in Mount Calvary Cemetery near his parents.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Duesterberg-Fredrick Funeral Home, 521 Vigo St.
Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to the Sacred Heart Building Fund or the donor’s charity of choice.
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FOX, Mrs. J. P.
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 4 Feb 1920, page 5
MRS. FOX DIES AT TERRE HAUTE
Wife of Rev. J. P. Fox, Presbyterian Minister, Passes Away Tuesday Noon -- Body Brought Here for Burial.
Word was received by Mrs. E. Whitson, of Eighth Street, that her sister, Mrs. J. P. Fox, of Terre Haute, passed away at 12:15 o’clock Tuesday, of Bright's disease.
The body of the deceased will arrive at 9 o’clock at the Union station in Vincennes, and the family and friends will proceed direct to the Upper Indiana church, where the funeral services will be in charge of Rev. J. B. Miller.
Mrs. Fox is the wife of the aged minister, Rev. J. P. Fox, who is known throughout Knox county, because of his labors in the Presbyterian church.
She was the daughter of David Wampler and Jane Byers Wampler, one of the pioneer families. Miss Rebecca Wampler, Mrs. T. J. McClure and Mrs E. Whitson survive and will attend the last rites. The three living brothers of Mrs. Fox will be unable to be present because of their homes being too far distant. One resides in Grand Junction, Colo., another in Wisdom, Montana, and still another in Portersville, California.
The children of Mr. and Mrs. Fox, Mrs. O. E. Mcmeans of Woodruff Place, Indianapolis, Harry Fox and John F. Fox of Terre Haute, will accompany the remains to its final resting place.
Mrs. Fox was born February 3, 1836, thus making her 84 years old yesterday. Rev. Fox is 87 years of age and in feeble health.
Every attention of a loving family has been bestowed upon the aged couple by their children. The sympathy of a wide circle of friends is extended to the family in this hour of bereavement.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
FRANKUM, Brenis
Source: Vincennes Sun-Commercial, 19 Mar 1999
Washington — Brenis FRANKUM, 90, Monroe City, died at 10:17 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, 1999, at the Washington Nursing Center.
Born Feb. 17, 1909, in Lake City, TN, she was the daughter of James Condy and Addie (WILSON) HAYES.
Educated in Tennessee, she was a homemaker and member of Wheatland Wesleyan Church.
Her husband, Rufus FRANKUM, whom she married Jan 5, 1924, died May 10, 1972. A daughter, three brothers and two sisters are also deceased.
Survivors include two sons, Carl FRANKUM of Monroe City and Donald FRANKUM of Washington; a daughter, Janice SCHWIBBE of Wheatland; a brother, Bart HAYES of Greenfield; 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Wheatland Wesleyan Church, with the Rev. John POWELL and the Rev. Tony FRANKUM officiating. Burial will be in Wheatland Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday and before the funeral Sunday at the Ed Lee Mortuary in Washington, then after 1 p.m. Sunday at the church in Wheatland.
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FRANKUM, Cecil
Source: Vincennes Sun-Commercial, 18 Jul 1989
Cecil FRANKUM, 67, Monroe City, died at 6:10 a.m. today at Good Samaritan Hospital.
A produce buyer and owner of the Cecil Frankum Trucking Company, he was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was a member and past master of the Monroe City Masonic Lodge and the Evansville Scottish Rite.
Surviving are his wife, the former Delores WILLIAMS, whom he married May 27, 1943; a daughter, Darlene SMALL of Vincennes; as son, Larry FRANKUM of Monroe City; two sisters, Olive WALTERS of Decker and Jessie EVANS of Vincennes; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A son, five brothers and two sisters are deceased.
His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Flummerfelt-Goodwin Funeral Home, where friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
A Masonic service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Wheatland Cemetery. The Rev. Herschel WILLIAMS will officiate.
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FRANKUM, Flora
Source: Vincennes Sun-Commercial, 1 Nov 1950, page 4
MRS. FRANKUM OF MONROE CITY TAKEN BY DEATH
Mrs. Flora FRANKUM, 70, wife of Charles FRANKUM, Sr, died at 5:35 p.m. Tuesday at her home in Monroe City.
She was born Aug 30, 1880, a daughter of Taylor and Laura POTTS, and was married to Mr. FRANKUM on Aug 7, 1898.
She is survived by the husband and nine children: Mrs. Edith CATES, Mrs. Jessie EVANS, Mrs. Delphia BOWMAN, Mrs. Olive WALTERS, Hubert FRANKUM, Rufus FRANKUM, Charles FRANKUM, Jr., James FRANKUM and Cecil FRANKUM. Another son, Lowell FRANKUM, is dead. Also surviving are 23 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Ola SMITH of Wheatland.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Wheatland Methodist Church, with the Rev. L. A. DONALDSON of Monroe City officiating. Burial will be at the Wheatland Cemetery. The body is at the residence in Monroe City, where friends may call
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FRANKUM, Hubert
Source: Vincennes Sun-Commerical, 1 Jun 1952
HUBERT FRANKUM FATALLY STRICKEN AT WHEATLAND
Wheatland — Hubert FRANKUM, 52, died Friday evening following a heart attack.
He was born July 18, 1899, in Knox county, the son of Charles and Flora POTTS FRANKUM.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary E. FRANKUM; a son, James Edward FRANKUM of Chicago; a daughter, Mrs. Melva WILSON of Vincennes; a stepdaughter, Carol; three grandchildren; and the following brothers and sisters: Charles, James, and Cecil FRANKUM of Monroe City; Rufus FRANKUM, Wheatland; Mrs. Jessie CATES, Vincennes; Mrs. Delphia BOWMAN, Vincennes; Mrs. Edith CATES, near Wheatland; and Mrs. Olive WALTERS, Washington.
The body is at the Donaldson-Richardson Funeral home here where it will remain until 1 p.m. Monday when it will be taken to the Methodist church to lie in state until the funeral services at 2 o'clock. Rev. John Sutch will officiate and burial will be in the Memorial Park cemetery at Vincennes.
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FRANKUM, Pearl
Source: Vincennes Sun-Commercial, 25 May 1989
Pearl FRANKUM, 86, 1602 Burnett Lane, died at 8:45 a.m. today at Good Samaritan Hospital.
A homemaker, she was a member of the First Baptist Church, Fortnightly Club and YMCA Auxiliary. For 14 years she was a hostess at Grouseland.
Born June 5, 1902, in Knox County, she was the daughter of James & Eliza (MICKLER) EVANS. She married Hubert FRANKUM, who is deceaed.
Survivors are a son, Edward of Manhasset, NY, a daughter, Melva WILKEY of Pensacola, FLA, six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Three sisters and six brothers are deceased.
Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Flummerfelt-Goodwin Funeral Home, where friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
- submitted by <unknown>
FRANKUM, Roger Lee
Source: Vincennes Sun-Commercial, 21 Dec 1962
MONROE CITY BOY KILLED IN CRASH
Roger Frankum was Player on Basketball Team--Driver of Car, Fred Jones, Reported in Fair Condition
MONROE CITY — Roger Lee FRANKUM, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil FRANKUM of Monroe City, was killed Friday morning when the car in which he was riding skidded on a patch of ice, plunged off a road, and struck a tree.
Injured was the driver of the car, Fred JONES, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph A. JONES of Vincennes, Rt. 3.
He was reported in fair condition at the Good Samaritan hospital Friday noon, with head injuries and shock. A hospital spokesman said his father, a trucker, had been contacted at Terre Haute to inform him that the boy's injuries were not critical.
The accident occurred soon after 8 a.m. at the Beecher hill on a blactop road two miles south of Monroe City. The boys were on their way to pick up a present for a gift exchange at the school.
Both were guards on the Monroe City basketball team, and Frankum had been a regular starter...(further details omitted).
Frankum was born Feb 19, 1946, and was a junior at Monroe City, as is Jones.
Survivors include his parents, a brother Larry, and a sister, Darlene, both at home. His grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Chester WILLIAMS of Monroe City Route 1.
The funeral will be conducted in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. Monday by the Rev. James W. Elder, with burial in the Wheatland cemetery.
Friends may call at the Donaldson & Richardson funeral home after 2 p.m. Saturday.
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FRANKUM, Rufus
Source: Vincennes Sun-Commercial, 11 May 1972
Monroe City — Rufus FRANKUM, 69, retired truck driver of Monroe City, died Wed at 9:10 p.m. in Good Samaritan Hospital.
He was born in Knox County, July 31, 1902, the son of Charles and Flora POTTS FRANKUM; was married to Brenia HAYES on Jan 5, 1924, and she survives. He was a member of the Wheatland Wesleyan Church.
Surviving besides the widow are four children, Mrs. Mary MATTINGLY, Washington, Mrs. Janice SCHWIBBE, Wheatland, Carl FRANKUM, Monroe City, Don FRANKUM, Washington. four sisters: Mrs. Edith CATES, Monroe City, Mrs. Jessie EVANS, and Mrs. Delphia BOWMAN, Vincennes, Mrs. Olive WALTERS, Decker, two brothers, Jimmie & Cecil FRANKUM, Monroe City; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Three brothers preceded him in death.
Funeral service will be at 2 p,m. Saturday, Wheatland Wesleyan Church, with the Rev. Ben WATTS officiating Burial will be in Whetland Cemetery. Friends may call at Donaldson Richardson Funeral Home, Monrroe City, after 10 a.m. Friday.
- submitted by <unknown>
FRANKUM, Wilma Henrietta
Source: Vincennes Sun-Commercial, 17 Sep 2003
Wilma Henrietta Frankum, 87, of Monroe City, died at 1:40 a.m., Tuesday, Sept 16, 2003, at Good Samaritan Hospital.
Born Marc 7, 1916, in KNox County, she was the daughter of William Evert and Grace Edna (BLACK) HARRISON.
She was a homemaker, and a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Monroe City, and the Order of the Eastern Star.
Her husband, James FRANKUM, whom she married May 18, 1935, died Nov 18, 1975. Her parents, two brothers, and a twin brother are also deceased.
Survivors include two daughters, Marlene CHAMBERS of Vincennes and Cheryl MARVEL of Monroe City; two sisters Gwendolyn HOFFMAN of Monroe City and Joan GREENWELL of Vincennes; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at Goodwin Funeral Home by the Revs. David PARMAN and Scott RASICO. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery in Monroe City.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
- submitted by <unknown>
FREEMAN, Samuel Lewis
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 28 Apr 1920, page 8
Freeman.
Samuel Lewis Freeman, aged 62 years, died at 205 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, at his home 516 South Second street, death being due to the effects o fa [sic] paralytic stroke. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Mary E. Freeman, a son, William Sanford Freeman, and a daughter, Miss Susie Freeman. Funeral services will be conducted from the St. Francis Xavier’s Cathedral at [illegible] o’clock Thursday morning. Burial will be made in Mt. Calvary cemetery.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
FREMDER, Marie
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 29 Jun 1920, page 1
MRS. MARIE FREMDER DIED SUNDAY -- FUNERAL TODAY
Mrs. Marie Fremder, wife of Carl Fremder, carpenter, passed away suddenly at an early hour Sunday morning at the home, 827 Eleventh street. Her death was caused by apoplexy.
Deceased is survived by her husband, two sons, Fred, a local mail carrier, Emil of Sioux City, Iowa, one daughter, Mrs. William Bubenzer of Vincennes, and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted from the house this afternoon at 2 o'clock, and from the Lutheran church at 2:30. The Rev. P. Clausen will officiate.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
FREMDER, Marie
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 30 Jun 1920, page 4
Fremder.
Funeral services of Mrs. Marie Fremder, 827 North Eleventh street were held in the St. John's Lutheran church Tuesday afternoon at 2[illegible] o'clock. Rev. Peter Clausen officiated. The pallbearers were E. H. Yunghans, H. J. Steffin, John Schultz, Fred Brockman, Julius Marone and August VonBehren.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
FREY, Ann Lee
Source: unknown
Ann Lee (Bouchie) Frey, 75, Vincennes, died Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006.
She was born in Knox County to Ulysses and Anna (Cardinal) Bouchie on Jan. 20, 1930.
She married Alfred Frey on Nov. 24, 1949 and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Ann graduated from the St. Rose Academy in 1948 and worked for IV Coach Co., Crook Wallace Wholesale and additionally, was the bookkeeper for the family farming business.
She volunteered as a Pink Lady at Good Samaritan Hospital for over 19 years with more than 1,500 hours of service.
She was a member of the St. John's Catholic Church.
She is survived by he husband of 56 years, Alfred Frey; daughter, Sharon (Frey) Milligan and her husband, David, of Evansville; two sons, Michael Frey and his wife, Cindy and Mark Frey and his fiancé', Sandra Osborn, of Vincennes; five granddaughters, Lori (Milligan) Tremblay and her husband, Jason, of Tallahassee, Fla., Melinda (Milligan) Harrington and her husband, Justin, of Nicholasville, Ky., Andrea Frey, Caroline Frey, and Kathleen Frey of Vincennes; grandson, Nathan Frey of Vincennes and one great-grandson, Liam Tremblay of Tallahassee, Fla.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Mildred Bouchie and Louella Kramer.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at St. John's Catholic Church, 803 Main St. with burial following in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday at the Fredrick & Son Funeral Home, 313 Church St.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association Hospice, 108 N. First Ave., Princeton, IN 47670 or to St. John's Catholic Church.
- submitted by <unknown>
FRIELS, Anna
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 4 Jan 1920, page 6
The remains of Mrs. Anna Friels, who died at South Bend, Ind., Friday night arrived in Vincennes from that city Saturday afternoon and were take to the Gardner Chapel. Deceased is the widow of the late Charles Friels and a daughter of Thonas, deceased, and Jane Dubois. She leaves one son, Harold Friels and one daughter, Mrs. Clara Housdorfer, both of South Bend; three brother, John, Robert and Harry Dubois and one sister, Lottie Dubois. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Cathedral and burial will be made in Mt. Calvary cemetery.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
FRIELS, Hannah
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 2 Jan 1920, page 5
The sad news was received by relatives in this city Thursday of the death at her home in South Bend of Mrs. Hannah Friels, formerly Miss Hannah Dubois, of this city. The deceased was a daughter of Mrs. Thomas Dubois an a sister of Miss Lottie Dubois and John and Tom Dubois, all of this city. The remains will be brought to this city for interments. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
FRISZ, Irene M.
Source: unknown
Irene M. Frisz, 80, 3119 S. Sixth St., died at 12:35 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006, at the Lodge of the Wabash.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, John Frisz, Vincennes; one daughter, Mary Joyce Perkins, Lakewood, Fla.; one step son, John Frisz Jr., Vincennes; two sisters, Lorene Sanneman, Vincennes, and Darlene Moran, Monroe City; one brother, Franklin Street, Monroe City; three grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
A private service was held today at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Arrangements were made by Goodwin Funeral Home, 524 Broadway St.
- submitted by <unknown>
FROESCHKE, Herman
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 10 Feb 1920, page 1
HERMAN FROESCHKE DIES AT AGE OF 78
Herman Froeschke, aged 76 years, died about 6 o’clock Sunday morning at his home on rural route 7. Death was caused by a complication of diseases. The funeral will be held at 9 o’clock Tuesday morning from the residence and at 10 o’clock from the Lutheran church of Johnson township. He is survived by a son, William Froeschke, with whom he made his home, and a brother, Robert Froeschke, of Linton.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
FRY, George J.
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 16 May 1920, page 1
WELL KNOWN FARMER PASSED AWAY SATURDAY
George J. Fry, a well known and highly respected farmer, died at 1 o’clock Saturday afternoon at his home, two and a half miles south of the city on the Cathlinet road, following an illness of several weeks. The deceased was aged sixty-five years. He is survived by his widow, one daughter, Mrs. Edward Oexman, of Loogootee, and four sisters, Mrs. Mary Kapps, Mrs. John McHale, Mrs. Kate Halter, and Mrs. Theresa Halter, the last named, of St. Louis; also one brother, Joseph Fry. The funeral service will be conducted from the St. Francis Xavier Cathedral Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock. The remains will be laid to rest in the Mt. Calvary cemetery.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
FUNK, Patricia A.
Source: unknown
Patricia A. Funk, 73, 212 Wilbur St., Vincennes, died at 7 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006, at her residence.
She was born Jan. 21, 1933, in Washington, to Henry Charles and Addie (Abel) Waltz.
Patricia was a member of the Sacred Heart Christian Church. She and her husband had operated Funk's Crispy Chicken and Henri's Treasures. She had also been an operator for Indiana Bell Telephone in Washington.
Survivors include her husband, Joe Funk of Vincennes, whom she married Aug. 18, 1956; son, Joseph Kevin Funk of Chatsworth, Ga.; daughter, Angela Cardinal of Vincennes; grandchild, Aaron Cardinal of Vincennes; brothers, Gerald Waltz of Washington and Paul Waltz of Washington; and sisters, Margaret Morrison of Washington and Virgene Clinkenbeard of Washington.
Preceding her in death are her parents, Henry Charles and Addie (Abel) Waltz; and a brother, Delmar Waltz.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Sacred Heart Christian Church with the Rev. Joseph Swartz officiating. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery in Washington.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday at Goodwin Funeral Home, 524 Broadway St.
Memorial contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice.
- submitted by <unknown>
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