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RECKER, Donald R.Source: unknown
Donald R. Recker, 80, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007, at the Good Samaritan Hospital.
He was born July 1, 1926, in Vincennes, the son of William and Agnes (Kroeger) Recker.
He was a World War II Army veteran having served in the pacific theater. He was wounded in the battle for Okinawa, Japan. He was awarded the Purple Heart for the wounds he sustained in battle. He was a heavy equipment operator for Recker Construction and held membership in the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 841 for over 62 years. He married Pauline Fleck on Aug. 23, 1947, upon his return from the war. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church in his latter years. He held memberships in the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 40et8, Eagles, Moose Lodge and the Knights of Columbus. His pastimes were carpentry, fishing and a big fan of NASCAR with his favorite driver being Dale Jarrett.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline (Fleck) Recker on May 15, 1991; two brothers, William “Bill” Recker and Walter Recker in infancy; six sisters, Catherine Hoffman, Irene Sandlin, Dorothy Spaulding, Helen Shouse and Ilma Holzmiller; and a sister, Pauline in infancy.
He is survived by three daughters, Janet Hess and her husband, Mike, of Flat Rock, Ill., Jane Gibson and her husband, Mark, of Vincennes and Julie Hackney and her husband, Darren, of Vincennes. He was blessed with eight grandchildren, Laura Fuller, Sara Rice, Ashley Gibson, Elizabeth Gibson, Donald Hackney, Lacey Hackney, Olivia Hackney and Brandy Hackney; and two great-granddaughters, Michaela Fuller and Alaina Rice. A sister, Marjorie “Margie” Kingery of Tampa Fla., also survives.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2004 N. Second St. The Rev. Joseph Swartz will officiate. He will be laid to rest next to his wife, Pauline, in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Military gravesite honors will be conducted by the All-weather Firing Squad.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Duesterberg-Fredrick Funeral Home where a vigil service will be conducted at 4 p.m.
Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to local veterans organizations.
- submitted by <unknown>
REDFERN, Morris N.
Source: unknown
Morris N. Redfern, 64, Vincennes, died at 6:35 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006, at Crestview Nursing Home.
He had retired from the Knox County Highway Department.
Survivors include one brother, Michael Redfern of rural Vincennes; three nieces; and one nephew.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Gardner-Brockman Funeral Home, 505 Main St. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
- submitted by <unknown>
REDMAN, Mary Ann
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 14 May 1920, page 8
OLD TIME RESIDENT DIES IN EVANSVILLE
Mary Ann Redman, aged 80 years, an old time resident of Vincennes, died Thursday at her home in Evansville. She was the widow of the late John Redman who many years ago was employed here by the old O. & M. railroad. The remains will arrive in this city some time Friday and will be taken to the Gardner chapel. Funeral services will be held at 9 o’clock Saturday morning from the St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. Burial will be made in Mt. Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Redman is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Theodore Ash, of Decatur, Ill.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
REDMAN, Mary Ann
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 16 May 1920, page 1
Mrs. Redman Laid to Rest.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Ann Redman, who died Thursday at Evansville, was held at 9 o’clock Saturday morning from the Cathedral. The pallbearers were Thomas Murphy, Thomas Kilfoil, Joe Hartigan, Dan Ryan, Patrick Ryan and John Harvey. Interment was made in Mt. Calvary cemetery.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
REEDY, Elnora
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BICKNELL — Elnora Reedy, 89, Freelandville, died at 3:05 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006, at Sullivan Health and Living.
Her husband, Lee L. Reedy, is deceased.
Surviving are two sons, Roger Reedy of Richardson, Texas, and Stuart Reedy of Freelandville; sister, Betty Bright of Nashville, Tenn.; brother, Don Detering of Freelandville; five grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Freelandville Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. Bill Cash officiating.
Arrangements were handled by McClure-Utt Funeral Home in Bicknell.
- submitted by <unknown>
REEL, Agnes Myers
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 11 Jan 1920, page 8
Mrs. Agnes Myers Reel died Thursday evening at her home near Monroe City. The funeral services will be held today (Sunday) at 10:30 at Mt. Zion church, near Monroe City, canducted [sic] by Rev. Deal.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
REEL, Ann
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 11 Feb 1920, page 5
Is Dead at Monroe City.
Mrs. Ann Reel, wife of Charles Reel, of Monroe City died at the family fesidence at midnight Monday night, aged sixty five years. The deceased had been in failing health for some time past, but had only been bedfast for [remainder not visible].
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
REIDER, Joseph A.
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 17 Jan 1920, page 5
WAS WITH AL G. FIELDS FOR TWENTY-ONE YEARS
Connersville, Ind., January 15 -- Joseph A. Rieder, age sixty-one, is dead of apoplexy at his home, in West Eighth street. He was secretary and treasurer for twenty-one years of the Al G. Gield minstrel organization. He later was proprietor of a laundry in this city. A widow, four brothers, including Charles Rieder, mayor, and two sisters survive.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
REITMEYER, Earl
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 28 Apr 1920, page 8
Reitmeyer.
Funderal [sic] services for Earl, the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reitmeyer, who died Monday morning, were conducted from the family residence at 2:30 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, Rev. P. Clausen officiating. Burial was made in Greenlawn cemetery. Pallbearers were Norman [illegible], Arthur [illegible], Ernest Brandenburg and Lewis [illegible].
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
RENTZ, William
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 1 Apr 1920, page 5
WILLIAM RENTZ FUNERAL FRIDAY
William Rentz died at 1 o’clock Wednesday morning at the Good Samaritan hospital, death being due to stomach trouble. Deceased was aged 61 years. The remains were taken to the Duesterberg undertaking parlors and will be held there until 9:15 o’clock Friday morning. The funeral will be conducted from the St. John's Catholic church at 9:30 a. m. Friday. Burial will be made in Mt. Calvary cemetery. Several years ago Mr Rentz was employed as a clerk for B. Kuhn and Company and for S. and R. Lyons. He is survived by one brother, Henry Rentz.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
RHODENHOUSE, Henry
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 25 Jan 1920, page 5
Henry Rhodenhouse, aged about 70 years, died Friday night at his home about three miles west of Monroe City. Mr. Rhodenhouse was one of the pioneers of Harrison township and was one of the first millers in Knox county. He operated a grist mill on the River Deschee, the dam of which is still standing.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
RICH, Icadore
Source: Vincennes Sun-Commercial, 18 Mar 1999
OBLONG, Ill. — Icadore Rich, 94, Willow Hill, died at 2:15 a.m. CST today, March 18, 1999, at Newton Rest Haven.
Born Feb. 26, 1905, in New Westin, Ohio, she was the daughter of Oscar Hudson and Claudia (Snyder) Rood.
Rich was a homemaker and affiliated with Willow Hill Methodist Church.
She married Willie Ray Rich on Nov. 26, 1920, and he died July 8, 1963. Three daughter, five sons and two great-grandchildren are also deceased.
Surviving are two sons, Robert L Rich of Robinson and John O. Rich of Willow Hill; a companion, Gleamon Clark of Willow Hill; 20 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. CST Saturday at pulliam Funeral Home in Oblong. Burial will be in Oblong Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 mo 7 p.m. CST Friday and until the hour of service Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Willow Hill Methodist Church,-with envelopes available at the funeral home.
- submitted by <unknown>
RICHARDSON, Rev. Jeff
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 11 Feb 1920, page 2
DIES AT THE AGE OF NINETY-ONE YEARS
Petersburg, Ind., February 10 -- The Rev. Jeff Richardson, age ninety-one said to be the oldest Baptist minister in southern Indiana, died at his home four miles west of Petersburg Saturday. He was the father of E. P. Richardson, former Democratic district chairman and member of the Indiana legislature, who lives in this city.
The Rev. Mr. Richardson was prominent in Democratic politics, having served as treasurer and as auditor of Pike county. He preached until a year ago, when he retired because of poor health.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
RICHARDVILLE, John
Source: unknown
John Richardville, 85, 332 S. 12th St., Vincennes, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes.
Born July 11, 1921, in Vincennes, he was the son of Joseph and Georgia (Dawson) Richardville.
John was a self-employed carpenter and was a World War II veteran.
He is survived by a sister, Betty Fields of Vincennes.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Georgia (Dawson) Richardville; and five brothers.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in Memorial Park Cemetery in Vincennes by Ron Barnes.
There will be no visitation.
Arrangements were handled by Goodwin Funeral Home, 524 Broadway St.
- submitted by <unknown>
RICHARDVILLE, Ronald B.
Source: unknown
Ronald B. Richardville, 67, Vincennes, passed away at 7:32 a.m. Saturday, July 22, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital with his family at his side.
He was born June 24, 1939, in Vincennes, the son of Paul W. and Frieda Mae (Ginther) Richardville.
He was a graduate of Lincoln High School and served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1956 to 1960. He worked in the food and beverage industry having been a manager and bartender at the Harmony and formerly the Elks Clubs. His memberships include the Harmony, Moose and formerly the Eagles and Elks. He was a member of St. John Catholic Church.
He is survived by his spouse, Wilma Stephan; a brother, William P. Richardville of Vincennes; and a sister, Judy Richardville Adams of Los Angeles, Calif. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the St. John Catholic Church with the Rev. David Fleck officiating. He will be laid to rest in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Duesterberg-Fredrick Funeral Home where a parish memorial service will be conducted at 4:30 p.m.
- submitted by <unknown>
RICHTER, Laura
Source: unknown
BICKNELL — Laura Richter, 85, died Saturday morning, Jan. 6, 2007, at Georgetown, Ky.
She was born April 27, 1921 to Henry and Frieda (Due) Richter near Edwardsport. She was the fourth of seven children.
She graduated from Edwardsport High School in 1939; she went to Indianapolis to Beautician School. She worked in Katie J’s Beauty Shop in Bicknell for several years. When World War II started and recruiters were enlisting girls for WAVES and WACS, Laura decided to serve as a nurse, so she went back to Indianapolis to Indiana University School for Nursing. The war ended and she stayed in Riley Children’s Hospital for several years. She also worked in the surgery department at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes.
In 1959 she went to Cincinnati to work in Christ Hospital. She became a Nursing Instructor and then Supervisor of the surgery department, which grew to five operating rooms. She was an excellent instructor and nurse and was dependable and highly respected. She was active in the Operating Room Association for Nurses and was President of the Greater Cincinnati Association of Operating Room nurses for several years. She attended and sang in the choir at Philippus UCC in Cincinnati.
After retiring from Christ Hospital in 1983 she moved into her new home in Freelandville. She was involved with the Freelandville Improvement Club, volunteered at the Freelandville Community Home, and sang in the choir at Bethel where she was a member.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Frieda Richter; four brothers, Reinhart Richter, Vernon Richter and his wife, Marie, Paul Richter and Donald Richter.
She is survived by sister-in-law, Ruth Richter of Carlisle, Ind.; two sisters, Irene and husband, Walter, Wolske of Edwardsville, Ill., and Shirley and her husband, Stanley Dean of Bixby, Okla.; 13 nieces and nephews, Carla and her husband, Ed, Woods, Beth and her husband, Tim, Craig, Joyce Richter, John Richter, Mark and his wife, Patsy, Richter, Sandra Richter, Gary Richter and his wife, Illona Lipovsky, David and his wife, Marcia, Wolske, Ken and his wife, Carol, Wolske, Susan and her husband, Jim, Staub, Paul and his wife, Loretta Wolske, Kevin and his wife, Kathy, Dean, Brad Dean, as well as great and great-great nieces and nephews.
Laura made a difference in the lives of those who know and loved her. She was a caring person, patient and willing to help where ever she could be of help.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Knox County Association for Retarded Citizens or Hospice of the Bluegrass, 1317 U.S. 62, Cynthiana, KY 41031.
Arrangements are pending at McClure-Utt Funeral Home.
- submitted by <unknown>
RIDGELY, Ellsworth Hubert
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 20 Feb 1920, page 1
Funeral of Infant Child
Funeral services for Ellsworth Hubert Ridgely, ten-days-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Ridgley, who died at 8:30 Wednesday evening at the family residence on rural route No. 7, will be held at 10 o’clock Friday morning. Interment will be made at the Trinity church cemetery.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
RIDGELY, George W.
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 19 May 1920, page 1
G. W. RIDGLEY TAKES LIFE
Local Man Committed Suicide Wednesday Night By Drinking Carbolic Acid -- Gave No Indication of His Intention.
George W. Ridgely, aged 37, committed suicide by drinking carbolic acid at his home, 1516 Prairie street, Wednesday night. He drank the poison sometime after 9 o’clock and died ten minutes before ten. Relatives and neighbors are unable to assign a definite reason for his action other than to presume it was probably caused by domestic troubles.
Ridgely formerly worked in the mines but for some time he had been on a trip to Indianapolis and Michigan. It is said that he was seeking a divorce from his wife and that he returned home last Sunday in that connection. He seemed to be in good spirits that day but for the following day seemed depressed and Wednesday he was very quiet. He gave no indication whatever that he was thinking of suicide and none of his family suspected he had this motive.
A neighbor is reported as saying last night that she saw one of his children knocked the bottle from his hand. He had already drank a sufficient quantity, however, to bring death within about thirty minutes and the physician who was called was unable to do anything for him.
His sister, Mrs. Dora Fisher, who is here planning to move from Sullivan, went out early in the evening to look for a house. She passed Ridgely on the porch but at that time nothing was said nor no expression given which caused her even to think that her brother was considering suicide. She was called home after he drank the poison but he had died before she reached there. His wife fainted and was carried away.
The deceased is survived by his wife and three children, the oldest about fifteen; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Ridgely, who live on the Cathlinette road; one sister, Mrs. Dora Fisher; two brothers, Harry and Earl Ridgely. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
RIDGLEY, George W.
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 21 May 1920, page 1
Ridgley Funeral Sunday.
Funeral services over the remains of George W. Ridgley, who died Wednesday night, will be held at 2:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon from Gardner’s chapel.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
RIDGLEY, George W.
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 23 May 1920, page 5
Ridgely.
Funeral services for George Ridgeley, who died Wednesday night, will be conducted at 2:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon from the Gardener Chapel.- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
RIDGLEY, Norman Clyde
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 23 May 1920, page 1
Dies at Sullivan.
Norman Clyde, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ridgely, died at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Fisher, at Sullivan Thursday. He was aged three weeks and five days.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
RILEY, Howard E.
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 8 Jun 1920, page 8
FUNERAL FOR BABY TUESDAY AFTERNOON
Howard E. Riley, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. George Riley, of 524 Manila street, died at 8 o’clock Sunday evening at the age of two months. Funeral services will be conducted from the residence at 1:30 o’clock Tuesday afternoon and interment will be made in Fairview cemetery. Rev. C. A. Alexander, pastor of the First Free Methodist church, will officiate. In addition to his parents the child is survived by two sisters, one brother and many other relatives.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
RILEY, James
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 18 May 1920, page 1
JAMES RILEY DIED HERE MONDAY MORNING.
James Riley, aged 63, died Monday morning at his home, 1215 North First street. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Margaret Riley and the following children: John R. Riley, of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Wolfe, of Russellville, Ill., Mrs. Fannie Dill, of this city, Mrs. Catherine Ennis, Alton, Ill., and Miss Ethel Riley of this city. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 9 o’clock Wednesday morning from the home, Rev. John Becker, pastor of the Sacred Heart Catholic church, officiating. Burial will be made in Mt. Calvary cemetery.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
RITCHIE, Fanny
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 11 Feb 1920, page 5
Death Due to Dropsy.
Fanny Ritchie (colored) aged thirty-eight years died at the family residence, 208 West New Albany street, Monday night of dropsy, after a lingering illness. Services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at the residence, and interment will be made in the cemetery at Monroe City.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
RITCHIE, Mary E.
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 19 Mar 1920, page 8
Richie.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary E. Ritchie colored, aged about 60 years, will be held Saturday morning at Wheatland. She died Wednesday night at her home, 208 West New Albany avenue.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
RITTER, Emma A.
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 7 Jan 1920, page 5
DIES AFTER SHORT ILLNESS
Mrs. Emma A. Ritter Passes Away at 11 O’clock Tuesday Morning Following Sickness of Less Than One Day.
Mrs. Emma A. Ritter, aged 70 years and 11 days, died at 11 o’clock Tuesday morning at her home, 1004 Sycamore street. Death was caused by hernious gangrene. Mrs. Ritter was taken sick only Monday afternoon and death came less than twenty four hours later.
Deceased had lived in Vincennes three years, coming here from Oaktown at that time. Her husband, John R. Ritter, preceded her in death two years ago next June. He was formerly deputy sheriff under J. L. Buckles and was well known in the county. Mrs. Ritter leaves one daughter, Lola E. Ritter with whom she made her home, and one son, Alev [sic] Charley, of Palestine, Ill.
Short services will be held at the home at 1:15 o’cock [sic] Thursday afternoon with Rev. L. C. Howe, of the First Christian church, officiating, after which the remains will be taken to Oaktown where Rev. Seifers, pastor of the Oaktown Christian church will be in charge. Burial will be made at Oaktown.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
RITTER, Emma Anna
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 10 Jan 1920, page 5
Fama Annis [sic] Charley, daughter of Samuel B. and Lovias J. Charley was born northeast of Corydon, Ind., Dec. 25, 1849.
She came to Knox county when about fifteen years of age. She resided at Oaktown most of the remaining years until September, 1916, when she took her residence in Vincennes.
She united with the Christian church at Mariah Creek when about eighteen years of age.
She was united in marriage with John R. Ritter March 11, 1877. To this union were born five children, found dying in infancy, the youngest Lola E., surviving. She is also survived by one brother, Alex Charley of Palestine, Ill., and four nephews. Her husband died June 18, 1917.She was a member of the Rebekah lodge since 1894, she moved her membership to Vincennes lodge in 1917.
About 1882 she moved her membership to the First Christian church, Oaktown, Ind., and then to the First Christian church, Vincennes on Easter Sunday, 1919.
She died January 6, 1920, aged 70 years and 11 days.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
RIVERA, George L.
Source: unknown
George L. Rivera, 71, of 1223 Ridgeway passed away at 5:10 p.m. on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at Washington Nursing Center in Washington, Indiana.
George was born on June 1, 1939 in Puerto Rico the son of Juan Perez & Rosa Rivera.
George retired from Essex Wire and was a member of the Moose and Eagles.
Survivors include his father, Juan Perez Rivera of Puerto Rico; daughter Rose Archer and her husband Danny of Vincennes, IN; son’s Luis Rivera and his fiancé Cara Murphy of Vincennes, IN; Steve Cook and his wife Karyn of Wheatland, IN; 2 sisters of Florida and 1 brother of Puerto Rico. Also surviving are 8 Grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, 1 brother and 1 granddaughter, Emily Archer.
Friends may visit with the family from noon until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 524 Broadway. There will be no funeral services.
- submitted by <unknown>
ROACH, Doris Maxine
Source: unknown
Doris Maxine Roach, 84, 129 E. Jefferson Ave., Vincennes, died at 6:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2006, at Willow Manor Nursing Home.
She was born April 27, 1922, in Vincennes, to Norman Charles and Susie Belle (Garner) Holt.
Doris worked as a housekeeper at the Holiday Inn. She was a member of the Bethlehem General Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Elmer Eugene Roach of Vincennes; daughter, Patricia Sue Sandefer and her husband, Joe, of Princeton; daughter, Donna Jean Carie and her husband, James, of Greenfield; grandchildren, Jamie Masopust, Travis Carie, Jason Carie, Nathan Carie, Jennifer Carie, Andy Sandefer, Mick Sandefer and Lori Keenan; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Norman Charles and Susie Belle (Garner) Holt; two brothers; and one great-grandchild.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Goodwin Funeral Home, 524 Broadway St. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation is from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
- submitted by <unknown>
ROBERTSON, Arthur James "Bub"
Source: unknown
Arthur James (Bub) Robertson, 43, Bicknell, died Friday, Oct. 15, 2010.
He was a self-employed carpenter and tree trimmer.
Survivors are his mother, Carolyn Payne; sons, James Robertson, Cody Robertson, Scott Robertson, Nathan Robertson, Matthew Robertson, Dillon Saucerman and Ian Dunn; sisters, Younda McCurry, Tina Beard, Pamela Bousley, Jennifer Canups and Michelle Leclere; a brother, Artie Fish; and three grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Fredrick and Son McClure-Utt Funeral Home, Bicknell Chapel, with the Rev. Glenn Archer officiating. Burial will be in Bicknell Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the service Monday.
- submitted by <unknown>
ROBERTSON, Bonnie
Source: unknown
Bonnie Robertson, 84, 1645 N. 11th St., previously of 125 W. Portland Ave., Vincennes, went to be with the Lord and her husband, George Robertson, at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, at her residence.
She was born Oct. 8, 1925, in Knox County, to Ivan and Rose Marie Messer.
Bonnie was a member of the Rebekah Lodge, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary and the Eagles. She had worked as a waitress and bartender at various locations in Vincennes and Illinois.
Surviving are two daughters, Bonnie Neighbors (David) of Vincennes and Linda Campbell (Jerry) of Colorado; 11 grandchildren, Teresa Neighbors, Lindsay Hawkins (Shaun), Troy Neighbors (Tammy), Vince Neighbors, Dave Neighbors, Joe Neighbors, Chad Neighbors, Lance Neighbors, Jerry Campbell Jr., Michelle Campbell and Kelly Anglemeyer. Also surviving are 12 great-grandchildren, Karly, Makayla, Janay, Deborah, Lexi, Brooke, Cameron Neighbors, and Bailey Hawkins, Emily Carpenter, Noah, Nathan, and Lily Anglemeyer; five stepgreat-grandchildren, Josh, Samantha, Tabitha, Dustin and Jess Junkin; and two sisters, Julia Crook of Vincennes and Betty Jo Eluere of South Carolina.
Preceding Bonnie in death were her parents; husband George Robertson; a granddaughter, Brooke Neighbors; two brothers, Ivan Messer and Jack Morgan; and a sister, Rosemary Messer.
A family graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday in Memorial Park Cemetery with Ron Barnes officiating.
Arrangements were handled by Goodwin Funeral Home, 524 Broadway St.
- submitted by <unknown>
ROBISON, Carl William
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 15 Apr 1920, page 5
YOUNG MAN PASSED AWAY
Carl William Robison, aged 20 years, two months and 22 days, died at the home of his parents, Edward and Nellie Robison of 1027 North Eleventh Street, at 1:05 o’clock Wednesday afternoon. Death was caused by brain fever, the deceased having taken ill with the disease last Thursday. He formerly worked in the mines but at the time of his death he was employed in the Raymond billiard hall which his father manages. The funeral will be held at 3 o’clock Friday afternoon at the Gardner chapel. Burial will be made in Fairview cemetery. In addition to his parents he is survived by one sister, Miss Frances Robison.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
ROBISON, Carl William
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 16 Apr 1920, page 3
Robison.
The funeral of Carl William Robison, who died Wednesday afternoon at the home of his parents, 1027 N Eleventh street, will be held at 3 o’clock Friday afternoon at Gardner’s chapel, Rev. Moore officiating.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
ROOT, Waldo
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 27 Jan 1920, page 8
The body of Waldo Root, who died at Akron, Ohio, Sunday morning, arrived in Vincennes at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon and was taken overland to the home of his mother, Mrs. Kate Root, near Wheatland. The funeral will be held from the residence at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning. Interment will be made in Fairview cemetery. The deceased was aged 29 years. Death followed an illness of about two weeks duration from pneumonia. Mr. Root was employed at a rubber works at Akron. In addition to his mother he leaves two brothers, Richard and Sylvan Rott, and three sisters, Mrs. George Riley of Caseyville, Ill., and Misses Hazel and Frances Root, living at home.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
ROOT, Waldo
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 29 Jan 1920, page 1
The funeral of Waldo Root was held at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning from the family residence. The pallbearers at the home were Ray McClure, Ray Elliott, Richard Cox, Richard Robinson, Grover Elliott and Herman Hardin.The pallbearers at the grave for the Masonic order were Leroy Badollet, Alfred Badollet, Perry Windman, Nolan Salyards, Stanley Thomas and Earl McClure. Rev. A. Kistler officiated, assisted by Rev. Martin of Monroe City.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
ROSE, Juanita M.
Source: unknown
Juanita M. Rose, 93, former Vincennes & Oakland City, IN resident, passed away at 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 10, 2010 at Sellersburg Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Sellersburg, Indiana.
Juanita was born on September 28, 1917 in Knox County the daughter of Charles & Effie (Berry) Miller. She married Warren Glenn Rose Jr. on May 23, 1936 and he preceded her in death on January 8, 2004.
Juanita graduated from Vincennes Lincoln High School and was a bookkeeper for Wilder & Son’s Oil Company in Oakland City, Indiana. She was a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church. Juanita was also a member of the Eastern Star where she had been the past Worthy Matron. She was also past guardian of Bethel 10 Job’s Daughter in Vincennes.
Survivors include daughter, Karen Rose Schalburg and her husband Bart of Greenwood, IN; son, Gerald Rose and his wife, Sue of Pekin, IN; son, Frederick Rose and his wife Lynda of Mishawaka, IN; grandchildren, Greg Isbell, Patrick Rose, Amanda Reynolds, Warren Rose, David Glenn Rose and Jonathan Rose and 10 great grandchildren. Juanita was preceded in death by her parents, 1 son Carl Glenn Rose and 1 brother, Gerald Miller.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 524 Broadway, with Rev. John DeSanto officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
- submitted by <unknown>
ROBINSON, Norma J.
Source: unknown
Norma J. Robinson, 81, of Bicknell, IN passed away at her home October 2, 2010 at 3:50 a.m. with her family at her bedside.
She was born December 31, 1928 in Bicknell the daughter of Albert L. & Laura Anna Harsha Payne. She was married to Marvin James Robinson who preceded her in death. She retired from Crestview Nursing Home and was a homemaker.
She is survived by her children, Georgetta Strong of Glendale, IN, Paulette Isabell of Terre Haute, IN, Dodie Stickford of New Palestine, IN and Ricky Robinson of Bicknell, IN. 11 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 5 Step great grandchildren and 8 Great -Great grandchildren. A sister, Shirley Oliver of Rushville, IN also survives.
Funeral services will be conducted at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Duesterberg-Fredrick Wampler Shaw Chapel, Bicknell, IN.
- submitted by <unknown>
ROBLING, Natalie F. (Siewert)
Source: unknown
Natalie F. (Siewert) Robling, 73, Vincennes, died at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, 2007, at Good Samaritan Hospital.
Born July 4, 1933 in Missouri, she was the daughter of Grant A. Siewert from Readfield, Wis. and Virginia (Forney) Siewert from Nevada, Mo.
Natalie was born in Nevada, Mo., in the upstairs bedroom of her grandparent’s home. Natalie made her confession and belief in Christ at the age of 12 on Easter Sunday.
She started her education in the early childhood days in Booneville, Miss., Nevada, Mo., and Rock Island, Ill. and her high school education in Shelbyville, Tenn. She received her Elementary Education degree from Middle Tennessee State College in 1955. After graduation she taught third grade at Arlington School, Lawrenceville, Ill. from 1955 to 1957. She then took the education position at Harrison Elementary School at Vincennes for the second grade from 1957 to 1958.
Music came easily to Natalie, having come from ancestors that played the organ, piano, violin and were members of the choir and sang solos. She played the clarinet in band for four years in high school and for four years in college. Natalie also played the piano and loved to sing in the choir until she lost her hearing in 1960. She became accomplished in all of her musical trials and loved each as an enjoyment in her life.
Natalie was a member of the First Christian Church and served the church in many ways. Some of her most memorable service was the outreach and handiwork with bulletin boards and banners, leading the outreach project in building a hospital in the Congo, starting the Chrismon Tree tradition, teaching young children about the Chrismons, teaching the High School Sunday school class as well as teaching some of the 20th Century class lessons.
The best part of her life (according to her) has been giving of herself to her children and enjoying her grandchildren. It was satisfying to find her ancestors on both sides of her family. In her spare time, she has researched, compiled and written two books on the Miley family. She has also researched, compiled and written material (close to being a published book) on the Robling family.
She was a member of the Gibson County Historical Society, the Pike County Historical Society, the Northwest Territory Genealogical Society, The Rowan County, NC Society, the Davidson County, NC Historical Society and for a year or two, a member helping restore pioneer cemeteries.
Survivors include her five children, Keith and Ruth Robling of the Woodlands, Texas, Brian and Karen Robling of Jasper, Scott Robling of Elberfield, Joy Robling of McDonough, Ga., and Jan Robling of Easton, Pa.; five grandchildren, Erik Robling of Jasper, Danielle Robling of Jasper, Andrew Robling of The Woodlands, Texas, Kyle Robling of Elberfield and Vivianna Robling of The Woodlands, Texas; her brother, Stewart and Ann Siewert of Knoxville, Tenn.; her aunt, Frances Dome of Portland, Ore.; her special friend, Sam Andis of Vincennes.
She was preceded in death by her husband, V. Dale Robling and her parents, Grant and Virginia Siewert of Shelbyville, Tenn.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Natalie Robling to: First Christian Church, 319 Broadway St., Vincennes, IN 47591.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Christian Church in Vincennes. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.
Visitation is from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Goodwin Funeral Home, 524 Broadway St.
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ROOT, Augustus A.
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 26 Feb 1920, page 1
AGED PALMYRA CITIZEN DIES
Augustus A. Root, who lived in Palmyra township, four miles distant from Wheatland, died at his home early Wednesday morning. Death was due to the effects of paralysis. He is survived by two sons and four daughters, as follows: William Root, Mrs. Lizzie Elliott, Mrs. Carie Niblack, Mrs. Sallie McClure and Mrs. Fannie Otten, all living in Knox county. Twenty1five [sic] grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren also survive. The deceased was aged 85 years. Funeral services will be held at 10 o’clock Friday morning at the residence. Burial will be made in the Langdon cemetery. Friends are requested to omit flowers.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
ROOT, Augustus A.
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 28 Feb 1920, page 1
Funeral of A. A. Root
Funeral services over the remains of Augustus A. Root, who died Wednesday afternoon at his home in Palmyra township, were held from the residence at 10 o’clock Friday morning. Burial was made in the Langdon cemetery. The pallbearers were Earl McClure, Hugh Harbin, Schuyler Elliott, Ernest Otten, Grover Elliot and Raymond McClure.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
ROSE, Charles L.
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 23 May 1920, page 5
Rose.
Charles L. Rose, the day old son of Charles L. and Audrey Roy Rose, of Allison Prairie, Ill., died Saturday at the home of his parents. Burial will be made at Allison Prairie Sunday.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
RUBLE, Charles Edward
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Charles Edward Ruble, 69, 6595 E. Palmyra Road, Vincennes, died Wednesday, March 22, 2006, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
Born Oct. 2, 1936, in Knox County, he was the son of Charles Elliott and Lelia May (Clark) Ruble.
Charles was a school bus driver for South Knox for 40 years and was still currently driving for them. He was a member of the Indiana Presbyterian Church. Charles served as a volunteer fireman for Palmyra Township for 24 years, since 1982, where he was a board member from 1982 to the present time. He enjoyed camping with his granddaughters and having his dog around. He also served in the National Guard.
His wife, Shirley (Mott) Ruble, died July 16, 2001. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Charles Elliott and Lelia May (Clark) Ruble.
Survivors include one daughter, Valerie Brothers and her husband, Shawn, of Vincennes; one brother, Nelson Ruble of Vincennes; one sister, Linda Candler of Vincennes; and two grandchildren, Noel Brothers and Lindsey Brothers.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Goodwin Funeral Home, 524 Broadway St., by the Rev. Cheryl Thorne and the Rev. Tony Ruble. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. An Indiana Volunteer Fire Department Associate ceremony will be conducted at 7 p.m., during which time he will receive the Bronze Medal Award.
Memorials may be made to the South Knox Education Foundation or the Palmyra Volunteer Fire Department.
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RUND, Albert
Source: Vincennes Sun-Commercial, 26 Apr 1959
ALBERT RUND, FORMER BICKNELL MERCHANT, DIES
BICKNELL — Albert RUND, 76, former merchant, died at his residence Saturday at 8:15 a.m. after an illness of three years.
A native of Lafayette, IL, he was born Jan. 17, 1883, the son of Henry and Virginia RUND. He married Grace HEDRICK Aug 19, 1923.
He came to Knox County in 1920 and was the owner of a meat market for a number of years.
Surviving are the widow; three children: Mrs. William (Opal) SCHMIDT, Bicknell; Albert RUND, Jr., Martinsville; Mrs. John (Bonnie) SMITH, of Indianapolis; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren; two brothers, Dr. Emmett RUND, St. Louis, MO, and George, St. Louis; two sisters, Mrs. Ada DIXON, Danville, IL, and Mrs. Stella BARNETT, St. Louis.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday from the Wampler funeral home, Fr. William McLAUGHLIN officiating. Burial will be in the IOOF cemetery. Friends may call at the Wampler funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Mr. Rund was a member of the Catholic Church at St. Louis
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RUND, Grace D.
Source: Vincennes Sun-Commercial, 29 May 1973
BICKNELL — Mrs. Grace D. RUND, 75, of 804 Durbin St. died at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Daviess Co. Hospital, Washington.
Born in Daviess County Oct. 15, 1897, she was the daughter of Levi and Virginia MOODY HEDRICK. She had lived in Bicknell for the past 50 years.
Her husband, Albert H. RUND, preceded her in death in 1959.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. William (Opal) SCHMIDT, Vincennes, and Mrs. Bonnie SMITH, Bicknell; one son, Albert L. RUND of Petersburg; one brother, Millard HEDRICK of Bicknell; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the First Church of the Nazarene with burial in the IOOF Cemetery, Edwardsport. The Rev. Ron FREELAND will officiate. Friends may call at Wampler-Shaw Funeral Home.
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RUPPEL, Bernice K.
Source: unknown
Bernice K. Ruppel, 88, Crestview nursing home, died at 7:37 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999, at Good Samaritan Hospital.
Born July 3, 1910, in Knox County? she was the daughter of Benjamin L. and Elizabeth (Bonhomme) Horsting.
Ruppel was a member of Old Cathedral Catholic Church and a lifetime member of St. Thomas Altar Society.
She married Clarence J. Ruppel Nov. 24, 1932, and he died Dec. 10, 1971. Two sons and two grandsons are also deceased.
Surviving are a son, Paul C. Ruppel of Vincennes; six daughters, Margaret H. Halter, Rita Doll, Janet Hess and Virginia L. Donaldson, all of VincenneS, Betty Hesher of Lawrenceville, II1., and Linda Roberts of New Market; a sister, Mary Jane Carie of Vincennes; 18 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p-m. Saturday at Old Cathedral Catholic Church by the Rev. John Schipp. Burial will be in St. Thomas Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Goodwin Funeral Home. The rosary will be said at 3:30 p.m. today.
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RUPPEL, Delores A.
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OAKLAND CITY — Delores A. Ruppel, 74, Stendal, died at 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006, at Memorial Hospital in Jasper.
She had worked at United Insurance Company and Brown Shoe Company.
Survivors include her husband of 56 and half years, Lawrence “Bill” Ruppel; two sons, John K. Ruppel, Bruceville, and Andy Ruppel, Huntingburg; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Wayne Strate, Vincennes.
The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel, 266 E. Washington St., with Dr. Douglas Low officiating. Burial will be at Montgomery Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday.
Family and friends may sign online guest register at www.lambbasham.com.
Arrangements were made by Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel.
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RUPPEL, Vera Nadine (Catt)
Source: unknown
Vera Nadine (Catt) Ruppel, 87, died at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2006, at her residence, 1629 Hart St.
Born Aug. 23, 1919, in Knox County, she was the daughter of Allen and Maggie (Cary) Catt.
Mrs. Ruppel was a bookkeeper for her son-in-law at R.W. Deal CPA and Vincennes Poultry. She was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church and Delta Iota. She was known as “pecan lady.” Mrs. Ruppel was co-founder of Vincennes Motorcycle Club and Ruppel’s Bait Shop.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Chris Ruppel; one son, Michael Ruppel; two brothers, Gail and Darwin Catt; and two sisters, Doris Obermeyer and an infant.
Survivors include her children, Robert Ruppel and his wife, Judy, of Evansville, Judith Cooper of Vincennes, and Barbara Deal and her husband, Bob, of Vincennes; nine grandchildren; one sister, Geneva Reitmeyer of Vincennes; and a brother, Paul Catt and his wife, Margaret, of Vincennes.
The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John’s Catholic Church, 803 Main St., by the Rev. David Fleck. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Music will be provided by Brenda Cates.
Pallbearers will be her grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Fredrick and Son Funeral Home, 313 Church St., where a vigil service will be conducted at 6:30 p.m.
Condolences may be sent online at www.fredrickandson.com.
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RYAN, John
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 23 May 1920, page 5
Ryan.
John Ryan, aged 69, formerly of Vincennes, died Saturday at his home in St. Louis. Mr. Ryan is survived by his widow and three daughters Mrs. Cassie Canole and Misses Josie and Mayme Ryan, three Brothers, Patrick Ryan, Daniel Ryan and Michael Ryan, and one sister, Miss Ellen Ryan. P. J. Ryan left for St. Louis yesterday. The remains will be brought to Vincennes for burial, probably arriving here Sunday night or Monday morning. Mr. Ryan lived here for many years and for a long time was baggage master at the Union Depot.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
RYAN, John
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 25 May 1920, page 5
Ryan.
Funeral services over the remains of John Ryan, who died in St. Louis Saturday will be conducted at 9 o’clock Tuesday Morning from the Sacred Heart church. Interment will be made in Mt. Calvary cemetery. The body arrived in this city Monday afternoon and was taken to the home of his brother, Patrick J. Ryan 222 East St. Clair street.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
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