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SALVATORE, WilliamSource: unknown
William Salvatore, 83, Vincennes, died at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2006, at his residence.
He was a machinist for many years in Los Angeles, Calif.
Survivors include his wife, JoAnne Salvatore; one daughter, Toni Boyle of Vincennes; one sister, Celia Siree of Cleveland, Ohio; and three grandsons.
At William’s request, there will be no visitation or service.
Arrangements are entrusted to Gardner-Brockman Funeral Home, 505 Main St.
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SAMMONS, Diana K. (Gillie)
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BICKNELL — Diana K. (Gillie) Sammons, 61, Bicknell, died at 4 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2006, at Freelandville Community Home in Freelandville.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Mark Sammons of Bicknell; one stepdaughter, Shawna Knepp of Montgomery; and six grandchildren.
There will be no services.
Arrangements were handled by McClure-Utt Funeral Home, 109 E. Sixth St.
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SANDERS, Archie
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
SANDERS, Margaret L.
Source: unknown
Margaret L. Sanders, 79, Vincennes, entered eternal rest at 3:10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007, at Good Samaritan Hospital.
She was born Sept. 30, 1927, in Sullivan County, to Elmer and Allie (Johnson) Fuller.
On March 1, 1946, she married Oliver Sanders, who preceded her in death Nov. 29, 1988.
Margaret had attended Wheatland Elementary School and had graduated from Lincoln High School in 1945. She was also a member of Vincennes First Christian Church. Margaret had been employed in food service at Vincennes University and Schmidt's Pool Room.
Preceding her in death besides her parents and husband are three brothers and one sister.
Survivors include daughters, Marcella Walter, Mary Turney and Patricia Fry all of Vincennes; a son, Charles Sanders of Vincennes; brothers, Roy Fuller of Vincennes and Robert Fuller of Beal; one sister, Marilyn Goodge of Chandler; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at Gardner-Brockman Funeral Home, 505 Main St., with Deacon Jay Howder officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
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SAYRE, Norma
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Norma Sayre, 81, Vincennes, died at 12:25 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, 2007, at Crestview Convalescent Center. Norma was surrounded by loving people in her final moments, smiling at her angel on earth and in heaven.
Norma was born Nov. 22, 1925, in Knox County, the daughter of Thomas R. and Edith Nora (Wilson) Henderson. She had lived most of her life in Vincennes. Norma married J. Bert Sayre June 24, 1942. He preceded her in death October of 1964. Norma was a loving wife and devoted mother to their children, Tom and Linda. She enjoyed being a homemaker while living on Indiana Avenue and Busseron Street during the 1950s and 1960s. Norma also enjoyed gardening, reading and family reunions. Norma was a member of the Reel Avenue Christian Church.
After the death of her husband, Bert, in 1964, she worked at the downtown Kresges and the 3D Department Store. Prior to living at Crestview, she lived for 20 years in Springhill, Fla.
Preceding her in death besides her parents and husband were an infant granddaughter, Deana; brothers, Samuel Leo and Thomas Robert Jr.; and sisters, Betty Jean Fox and Patty Ann Stewart.
Survivors include son, Thomas S. and his wife, Linda Sue (Cunningham) Sayre of Germantown, Ohio; one daughter, Linda Faye and her husband, Don Langdon, of Girard, Ill.; and four grandchildren, Thomas R. (Jennifer) Sayre of Miamisburg, Ohio, Angela L. (Jerry) House of Germantown, Dean (Janis) Langdon of Lincoln, Ill., Lisa Langdon (Will) Gunn of Raymond, Ill. Also surviving are seven great-grandchildren, Thomas J. Sayre, Nicholas W. Bryant, Katy Langdon, Kaitlynne Sayre House, Matthew Langdon, Liam Gunn and Graham Gunn.
The family would like to thank the Crestview staff, past and present, for years of excellent and devoted care.
The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Gardner-Brockman Funeral Home, 505 Main St., with Ron Barnes officiating. Norma will be laid to rest next to her husband in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
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SCHAEFER, Burton Paul
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Burton Paul Schaefer, 72, 3221 E. Douglas Drive, Vincennes, died at 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 19, 2007, at his home.
Born Feb. 15, 1935, in Bicknell, he was the son of Louis and Esther (Grabbe) Schaefer.
Burt was a 1953 graduate of Freelandville High School. He worked in retail at Saiter Morgan & Tresslar's, and was also with Equitable Life Insurance. In 1969, Burt started Schaefer Schwinn and operated it until 1995.
A member of the Bicknell Elks, he also coached in Colt League, and was one of the founders of the Chicago Park BMX track. His hobbies included fishing, golfing, woodworking, mushroom hunting, watching IU basketball, traveling, bowling, spending time with his family and friends, and playing cards.
Survivors include his wife, Reta (Summerville) Schaefer of Vincennes; a daughter, Cindy Allen and her husband, Dane, of Evansville; a son, Steve Schaefer and his wife, Agape, of Hawaii; two sisters, Margaret Bledsoe of Anderson and Rachel Brown of Raytown, Mo.; and 11 grandchildren, Dana (Gauger) Smith and her husband, Brad, of Indianapolis, Jessica (Cockerham) Rodgers and her husband, Lee, of Indianapolis, Josh Cockerham of Vincennes, Jay Cockerham of Vincennes, Shyla Allen of Evansville, Elias Schaefer of Hawaii, Rachy Schaefer of Hawaii, Khara Schaefer of Hawaii, Mosheh Schaefer of Hawaii, Rahel Schaefer of Hawaii and Brant Schaefer of Vincennes.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Esther (Grabbe) Schaefer; a brother, Carl Schaefer; a sister, Marie Schaefer; and a granddaughter, Elise Schaefer.
The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at Goodwin Funeral Home, 524 Broadway St., by Pastor Bill Burress. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to either Harbor House or Relay For Life.
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SCHEID, Louise
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 15 Jan 1920, page 5
DEATH COMES TO MRS. SCHEID
Mrs Louise Scheid, aged 63 years, died at her home 1403 North Second street, at 6:30 o'clock Wednesday evening following a lingering illness of more than four months. She was born August 17, 1856. Deceased is survived by her husband, E. D. Scheid; one son, Carl F. Scheid who conducts a furniture store at the corner of Seventh and Main streets; one sister, Mrs. John Klein, and one brother, Henry Nieman. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
SCHEID, Louise
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 16 Jan 1920, page 1
Short funeral services of the remains of Mrs. Louise Scheid, who died at her home, 1403 North Second street, Wednesday evening, will be held at the residence at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. At 2:30 services will be conducted at the St. John's Lutheran church, corner of Eighth and Scott street, Rev. Peter Clausen, pastor of the church, officiating. Burial will be made in Greenlawn cemetery.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
SCHEID, Louise
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 17 Jan 1920, page 5
Short funeral services for Mrs. Louise Scheid were held at the residence, 1403 North Second street, at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. At 2:30 services were conducted at the St. John's Lutheran church., Rev. Peter Clausen officiated. Interment was made in Greenlawn cemetery. Pallbearers were the nephews, as follows: Henry and Carl Neimann, Erwin Mix, Will Frigge, Edward Dreiman and Rudolph Thoke.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
SCHLEICHER, Margaret "Margie"
Source: unknown
Margaret “Margie” Schleicher, 65, died Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006, at her home with her family present.
She was born May 27, 1941, in Indianapolis, the daughter of James and Helen Craig. Her father preceded her in death.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Siegfried “Fred” Schleicher; her mother, Helen Craig of Indianapolis; two sons, Christopher Schleicher and his wife, Deidra, and Mark Schleicher and his wife, Cindy; four grandchildren, Adam, Erik, Chelsea Schleicher and Curt Parker, all of Vincennes; two sisters, Carolyn Craig of Indianapolis and Janet Masiuk and her husband, Herbert, of Noblesville; and one brother, Robert Craig and his wife, Liz, of Stevenson, Wash.
Margie was a partner and corporate secretary/treasurer for Henderson Transfer Company, Inc., and member of St. John’s Catholic Church. An accomplished artist of oil and watercolor paintings, Margie sold her work at an Indianapolis art and antique store. She studied under Jerry Baum and Joseph Fettingis. Hobbies included downhill skiing, stained glass window making, art and antique collecting and she was a passionate home decorator.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John’s Catholic Church, 803 Main St., by the Rev. Dave Fleck. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Fredrick and Son Funeral Home, 313 Church St.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Education Foundation or St. John’s Parish Improvement Fund.
Online condolences may be sent to www.fredrickandson.com.
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SCHLOMER, William J.
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 18 Jun 1920, page 1
WILLIAM SCHLOMER DIES AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS
William J. Schlomer died at 3 o’clock Thursday morning at his home 1022 Barnett street, following a brief illness. He was aged 55 years, 11 months and five days. The deceased was a faithful member of the St. John's Benevolent society. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Mary Wiley and one brother, Herman Schlomer. Funeral services will be conducted from St. John's Catholic church at 3:30 o’clock Saturday morning. Burial will be made in Mt. Calvary cemetery.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
SCHMIDT, Gerhardt
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 25 Jan 1920, page 5
The funeral services over the remains of the late Gerhardt Schmidt will be conducted Monday morning at 10 o'clock from the St. John's Catholic church. The remains will be laid to rest in the Mt. Calvary cemetery.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
SCHMIDT, John Gerhard
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 24 Jan 1920, page 3
John Gerhard Schmidt, aged 67 years, 2 months and 17 days, died at his home, 1429 Bayou street, at 6 o'clock Friday evening. Mr. Schmidt spent all his life in this community. He was born Nov. 6, 1852 only a few doors from the house in which he died. He operated a grocery store at 420 South Thirteenth street. No funeral arrangements have been made.
In addition to the widow his is survived by four sons, John, of Kokomo, and Frank, Edward and Lewis of this city; three daughters, Mrs. C. A. Joyce, Mrs. P. A. Dorey and Miss Cecilia Schmidt, all of Vincennes; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Halter and Mrs. Mary Duesterberg, of Vincennes, and Mrs. Riekoff, of Denver, Colorado.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
SCHMIDT, John Gerhardt
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 27 Jan 1920, page 8
Funeral services over the remains of John Gerhardt Schmidt were conducted at 10 o'clock Monday morning at St. Johns' [sic] Catholic church by Father Fleischmann at the church and Father Phillips at the grave. Burial was in Mt. Calvary cemetery. The pallbearers were Allie Arnold, Henry Memmering, Frank Kramer, Herman Thomas, Tony Halter and Casper Horsting.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
SCHMIDT, Opal
Source: Vincennes Sun-Commercial, 15 Nov 1974
Bicknell — Opal Schmidt, 59, 518 Lawton Street, died at 10:15 a.m., Thursday in a Vincennes Nursing home following a long illness.
She was born in Wheatland September 18, 1915, the daughter of Gloyse Hendrick (should be Hedrick) and Grace Rund. She married William Schmidt March 22, 1935.
Surviving besides the husband are a son, David Schmidt, Indianapolis; two daughters, Mrs. Walter (Donna) Sparks, Bicknell, and Darla Boyles, Indianapolis; one brother, Albert Rund, Petersburg; a sister, Mrs. Bonnie Smith, Bicknell; and five grandchildren.
She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene.
Services will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Nazarene Church with the Rev. Ron Freeloand officiating. Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery, Edwardsport. The body may be viewed at the church from 1:30 - 2:30 Sunday afternoon.
Friends may call at the Wampler-Shaw Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Saturday.
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SCHROYER, Daniel Reuel
Source: unknown
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ill. — Daniel Reuel Schroyer, 82, Olney, died at 5:15 p.m. CST Friday, April 2, 1999, at Lawrence County Community Healthcare in Bridgeport.
Born Aug. 25, 1916, in St. Francisville, he was the son of J.W. and Eva (Potts) Schroyer. Schroyer worked as an oil field worker, tool dresser and carpenter before retiring. He was affiliated with Calvary Baptist Church in Olney.
His wife, Mary Elizabeth Schroyer, died Nov. 16, 1993. A son, two brothers alld two sisters are also deceased.
Surviving are a daughter, Patricia Stahlman of Olney; a son, Wesley Schroyer of Bloomfield, Ind.; a sister, Versa Adams of Allendale; eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery in St. Francisville.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
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SCHUCKMAN, Carl M.
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BICKNELL — Carl M. Schuckman, 93, Freelandville, died at 2:57 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007, at the Freelandville Community Home.
Born July 31, 1913, in Freelandville, he was the son of William F. and Lydia (Meyer) Schuckman.
Carl was a farmer. He was confirmed at the Bethel Church in Freelandville.
Survivors include a brother, Alvin Schuckman and his wife, Beverly, of Freelandville; nephews, Brian Schuckman and his wife, Cindi, of Freelandville, and Steve Schuckman of Huntsville, Ala.; a niece, Mrs. Douglass (Rhonda) Winemiller of Freelandville; two great-nephews, Paul Schuckman and his wife, Sara, of Freelandville, and Josh Winemiller of Maryville, Tenn.; one great-niece, Mrs. Jason (Erin) McIntire of Freelandville; and two great-great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William F. and Lydia (Meyer) Schuckman; and two sisters, Florentine Schuckman and Lorene Schuckman.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at McClure-Utt Funeral Home, 109 E. Sixth St., by the Rev. Marvin Deerhake. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery.
Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Arrangements were handled by McClure-Utt Funeral Home, Bicknell chapel.
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SCHULTZ, Betty Lou
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 24 Jan 1920, page 3
Betty Lou Schultz, aged seventeen months, little daughter of Paul Schultz, died Friday at the home of her grandparent, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Schultz, 617 North First street. The little girl had been ill for some time. The funeral services will be at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the residence. Burial will be made in Fairview cemtery [sic].
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
SCHULTZ, Betty Lou
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 25 Jan 1920, page 5
The funeral of Betty Lou Schultz will be held at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Schultz, 617 North First street. Rev. L. H. Overbeck will officiate. Burial will be made in Fairview cemetery.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
SCHULTZ, Betty Lou
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 27 Jan 1920, page 8
The impressive funeral services of Betty Lou Schultz, the beautiful seventeen-months-old daughter of Paul C. Schultz, were held at the residence of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Schultz, with Rev. J. H. Overbeck officiating. Mrs. William Holt sang by request, "Somewhere A Voice Is Calling," and "A Lullaby," by Kate Vannah.
The pallbearers were Edward Steffin, Henry Heinze, O. W. Jones and William Brown.
Many exquisite floral tributes gave silent testimony of the sympathy of a host of friends of the family.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
SCHULZE, Wilhelmina
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 18 Jan 1920, page 1
MRS. SCHULZE DIED SATURDAY
Mrs. Wilhelmina Schulze, aged 69 died at her home, 1119 Seminary street, at 9:30 o'clock Saturday night after an illness of seven weeks. Deceased has been a resident of Vincennes for many years and was a member of the St. John's Evangelical church. Mrs. Schulze is survived by her husband, Christian A. Schulze, ten children, five daughters and five sons, as follows: Mrs. Conrad Ellerman, Mrs. Carl Courtright of Billets, Ill., Mrs. Dave Godare, Mrs. George Williams, Mrs. Albert Kirchoff, Ernest, Christina and Will Schulze, all of Vincennes, Fred Schulze of Evansville, and Henry Schulze of Princeton. Surviving also are thirty-nine grandchildren. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced but services will probably be held Thursday.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
SCHULZE, Wilhelmina
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 20 Jan 1920, page 5
Private funeral services over the remains of Wilhelmina Schulze, who died Saturday evening, will be held from the family residence, 1119 Seminary street, at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Services will be held at the St. John's Evangelical church at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. J. H. Overbeck will officiate. Burial will be made in Greenlawn cemetery.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
SCHUTTER, Ralph
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 24 Jun 1920, page 3
RALPH SCHUTTER DIED AT EVANSVILLE WEDNESDAY
Ralph Schutter died Wednesday at Evansville. He was taken there a few weeks ago. The body will be shipped to Vincennes for burial and will arrive here early Thursday morning where it will be taken to the Gardner chapel. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced. The deceased is survived by his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Schutter, of this city, two brothers, Edward, of Vincennes, and William, and one sister Mrs. Josephine Dyer of [illegible], Ill.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
SCHUTTER, Ralph
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 25 Jun 1920, page 2
Funeral of Ralph Schutter.
Funeral services over the remains of Ralph Schutter will be conducted at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon from Gardner’s Chapel. Interment will be made in Fairview cemetery. The body arrived in Vincennes at 6:18 Thursday evening from Evansville, where the deceased died Wednesday.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
SCHUTTER, Ralph
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 26 Jun 1920, page 1
FUNERAL SERVICES OF EDWARD SCHUTTE [sic] HELD FRIDAY
Funeral Services of Edward R. Schutte, who died at Evansville Wednesday morning and his body brought to Vincennes, were held from Gardner’s Chapel Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment was made in Fairview cemetery.
Rev. Father Comfort had charge of the services. The deceased was a Spanish-American War Veteran. World War veterans acted as pallbearers. They were: R. A. Atkins, Perry E. Martin, Ed Meyer, John E. Norman, James Oshangnewsey, and M. H. Dumitt.
Relatives who survive are: Elizabeth Schutte [sic], mother, Josephine Dyer, sister of Zenia [sic], Illinois, and two brothers Ralph and Will Schutte [sic].
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
SCOTT, James
Source: Vincennes Post, 4 Nov 1937
JAMES SCOTT RITES THIS AFTERNOON IN WHEATLAND
Funeral services will be held from the Donaldson and Richardson funeral home in Wheatland this afternoon at 2 o'clock, for James M. SCOTT, long-time resident of that community who died at 6:30 o'clock Tuesday. The Rev. W.B. Morris of Vincennes will officiate at the rites.
Mr. SCOTT, who was 71 years old, had been a resident of that community for the past 52 years. He was a barber for about 30 years.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Oscar McELROY, with whom he made his home, Mrs. Martha QUINT of Indianapolis, and Mrs. Mayme HEDRICK of Granite City, IL; one son, Walter SCOTT of Wheatland; a sister, Mrs. Mattie McCRACKEN of Mexico, and eleven grandchildren.
The wife of the deceased passed away 15 years ago.
Mr. SCOTT had been in failing health for the past three years, following an operation. He suffered a broken hip about two years ago and never recovered. Burial will be in Wheatland cemetery.
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SCOTT, Jane
Source: unknown
Jane Scott, 86, of Vincennes, passed away October 12, 2010 at BridgePointe Health Campus.
She was born December 24, 1924 in Jeffersonville, IN to Herbert & Anna Mae (Aeschbach) Jones.
A homemaker, she enjoyed playing bunco and was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Surviving is a son, Doug Scott of Kissimmee FL, a son in-law, Dave Parman of Monroe City, a brother, Don (Betty Ann) Jones of New Albany, two sisters, Mary (Maury) Vandecar of Lansing MI, Barbara Schnatter of Jeffersonville, and a loyal friend, Diane Bono. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Scott Isaac Parman, Douglas W. Scott II, Chad Scott, and Lauren Scott.
Preceding Jane in death was her husband, Philbert Scott, a daughter, Barbara Parman, and several brothers and sisters.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday October 15, 2010 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Jason Gries officiating. Burial will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may visit with the family from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Goodwin Funeral Home.
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SCOTT, Lois
Source: Vincennes Sun-Commercial, 28 Feb 1958, page 4
MRS. LOIS SCOTT, FORMER OAKTOWN RESIDENT, DIES
Oaktown — Mrs. Lois HEDRICK SCOTT, 46, of Owensboro, KY, and formerly of Wheatland & Oaktown, died in Daviess Co hospital at Owensboro, KY, at 6:50pm Thursday. She had been in ill health for months.
Mrs. Scott was a member of the Christian Church & of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was born July 22, 1911, in Wheatland, & graduated from Wheatland High School in 1929.
She is survived by the husband; her father, Charles HEDRICK of Wheatland; a son, Allen SCOTT of Oaktown; a dau, Miss Myra Lou SCOTT, now a nursing student at the Good Samaritan Hospital school; three brothers, Elvit & HEDRICK(sic)(should be Paul) of Wheatland, and William HEDRICK of Bicknell; a sister, Mrs. Thomas LEE of Miami, Fla.; & 2 grandchildren.
The body will be at the Schultz Funeral Home in Oaktown, where friends may Call after 2pm Saturday. Funeral services will be conducted at 2pm Sunday at the Oaktown Christian Church.
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SCOTT, Thelma
Source: unknown
BICKNELL — Thelma Scott, 98, Crawfordsville, died at 6:50 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2006, at Lane House Nursing Home in Crawfordsville.
Thelma was born on Jan. 7, 1908, in Newberry the daughter of Thomas Jefferson and Cynthia Jane (Scott) Rose. Both parents preceded her in death.
Thelma was a 1926 graduate of Bloomfield High School. She attended the Hillsboro Nazarene Church and the Word of Life Church in Bicknell.
Survivors include one son, Thomas R. Scott and his wife Muriel of Crawfordsville; one sister, Rose Cosher of Ojai, Calif.; one son-in-law, George Tomson of Cincinnati, Ohio; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Jane (Scott) Tomson; eight brothers, Ted Rose, Pete Rose, Herman Rose, Leo Rose, Frank Rose, Bill Rose, Earl Rose, and Chuck Rose; and her husband Thomas Scott.
A visitation and service will be held at Hillsboro Nazarene Church in Hillsboro. The visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A service will follow with Pastor Greg McDonald officiating.
Another visitation and service will be held at the Word of Life Church in Bicknell. The visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. A service will follow with Rev. John Moreland officiating. Burial will follow the Bicknell service at Asbury Chapel Cemetery in Ragsdale.
Hillsboro arrangements were handled by Hunt and Son Funeral Home. Bicknell arrangements were handled by Goodwin Funeral Home.
Condolences may be made online at www.huntandson.com
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SEED, Lydia
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 21 Mar 1920, page 1
“GRANDMA” SEED PASSES AWAY
Old Resident of Lawrence County Dies at Bridgeport -- Son and Daughter Live Here -- Funeral Services Sunday.
(Special to Vincennes Commercial)
Bridgeport, Ill., March 20. -- Lydia seed [sic] one of the oldest residents of Lawrence county, died at 2 o’clock Friday night Feb. [sic] 19, 1920, aged 89 years, 5 months and 13 days.Grandma Seed, as she was familiarly known by every one [sic], was in comparatively good health until the last few months, keeping her own house and doing her own work during the last few weeks of her life she suffered very little and was very happy and often sang some of the old hymns.
Lydia Seed was a daughter of James and Susan Vandermark. She was born in Luzerne county, Pa., October 6, 1830. She came to Illinois with her parents in 1841, the family driving through in a wagon. At that time Lawrence county was heavily wooded and in some places was a wilderness.
She was one of twelve children: seven brothers, simin, Cyrus, Alfred, [sic -- line repeated] seven brothers, Simon, Cyrus, Alfred, Vandermark, the last two named being twins. The four sisters were Mrs. Harriet Leighty, Mrs. Amanda Gray and Emeline and Margaret Vandermark, the last two dying in infancy.
She was the last one of the Vandermark brothers and sisters, five of them died in the last two years.
She was married October 12, 1848, to William M. Seed who died July 31, 1903. In the early forties she was converted and united with the M. E. church and was a faithful member of Zion church until her death.
The Seed home was noted for its hospitality and Grandma Seed was a great lover of home.
She moved to Bridgeport in 1894, having lived here ever since. She leaves the following children: James A. of Lawrenceville, John A. of Bridgeport, Simon J. of Billet, Charles E. of Vincennes and Mrs. Elizabeth J. Wharf of Vincennes. Her daughter Ellen Mary Gillespie and her son Willis H. and daughter Susan Jane having passed beyond. Susan Jane died when a small child.
Funeral services will be held at the M. E. church in Bridgeport at 2:30 p. m. Sunday, March 21, Rev. Porter officiating. The remains will be laid to rest in Zion cemetery, south east of Bridgeport.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
SEIBERT, Dan F.
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 7 Apr 1920, page 1
TO ATTEND FUNERAL OF DAN F. SEIBERT
Mr. and Mrs. William F. Calverly and Mr. and Mrs. John Wilhelm will go to Mt. Carmel, Ill., today, where they will attend the funeral service is over the remains of the late Dan F. Seibert, a brother-in-law of Mr. Calverly, who died suddenly at his home in Mt. Carmel Easter Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. Seibert had attended a family reunion at the home of James Calverly in Mt. Carmel, Sunday on the occasion of the 70th birthday anniversary of Mrs. Calverly, and returned home apparently in his usual good health when a few minutes later he was stricken with apoplexy, dying in a few minutes.
The deceased was quite well known in the city, where he had frequently visited relatives and friends. He was married to Nellie Calverly Nov. 11th, 1903. He was prominent in political and business life in Mt. Carmel, served one term as deputy circuit clerk and later as clerk of Wabash county, since which time he has been cashier of the Trust and Savings Bank, of Mt. Carmel. The funeral is to be held today at Mt. Carmel.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
SHAKE, John Curtis
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 10 Mar 1920, page 1
STRANGLED BABY WITH MEDICINE
Young Mother, Delerious [sic] With Influenza, Then Runs Out Into the Night and Travels Four Miles In Almost Zero Weather Before She Begged to Be Admitted to Farm House [sic] -- Feet are Frozen.
A piteous tale is told at Freelandville of how the influenza has shattered another home over there, between Carlisle and Pleasantville says the Bicknell News.
In the home of Alva Shake, he and his young wife and a six months old boy baby lie sick of influenza. All ill, but the baby and father were very, very seriously sick. Mrs. Shake’s father and mother are a Mr. Hildebrandt and his wife, and after recovering from the influenza themselves, they came to the Shake home to help care for their daughter and her family.
Last Saturday night at midnight, young Mrs. Shake arose from her bed and in her night clothes went to give the baby some medicine. Suddenly she returned screaming that the baby had strangled to death on the medicine. The husband was so ill and weak that he could not raise his head, but the grandfather and grandmother both ran to the baby's bed.
It was true; the baby was dead.
As they were weeping over the little body the husband called from his bed, asking where his wife was. She had run into the kitchen. The grandfather and grandmother looked into the kitchen, but the wife was not there. They searched the house, but she could not be found. They searched the yard and barn, and did not find her. Then a hue and cry was raised, and neighbors came and a wide search was made; but it was fruitless.
The reader will remember how bitterly cold it was Saturday night, growing colder each moment as the night waned.
At three o’clock in the morning, with the thermometer standing just above zero, a knock came at a door four miles from the home of the Shakes, and a voice outside cried, “Let me in, let me in. I'm freezing to death.”
Going to the door they found a distracted and half frozen woman. Somewhere she had gotten into water and her garments were frozen stiff to her waist. Her feet were frozen and her mind was a blank. Quickly they kindled a warm fire. Then failing to learn her name, or getting only part of it, they sent out the report that a young mother had been found. The report came to those searching, and she was taken home.
Arriving at the door of her home she shrieked her refusal to go back into the house where lay the baby she had strangled to death. It was all three men could do to carry her into the house.
Since that time the young woman has been under the influence of opiates. It appeared today that her mind was clearing some and that she might live through her terrible night’s exposure and experience without physical reaction despite having the influenza.
Without the presence of the father or knowledge of the mother, the little boy was buried yesterday. The condition of the father is very critical.
As though this were not enough to fill to overflowing the cup of grief of the parents, they received word yesterday that another daughter, formerly Miss Hildebrandt, but now Mrs. Sam French, was dying from double pneumonia. At childbirth about six weeks ago, Mrs. French lost her mind, and has since been in a hospital at Indianapolis. No hope is entertained for her recovery.
Such things as these teach others how light are the burdens of sorrows they bear.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
SHAW, Giles R.
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 8 Feb 1920, page 2
Giles R. Shaw, age 78 years and 18 days, died at 6:45 o’clock Saturday evening at his home in Palmyra township. The deceased was a retired farmer, a son of the late Plinney Shaw. He leaves four sons as follows: Edward E. Shaw of Worthington; J. C. Shaw and Charles C. Shaw, of Washington, and Frank Shaw of Wheatland. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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SHEILDS, Jesse David
Source: unknown
BICKNELL — Jesse David Sheilds, infant son of Terry and Emily (Gandy) Sheilds was called to God on March 21, 2007, at Good Samaritan Hospital.
He is survived by his parents, Terry and Emily; a brother, Jacob Shields; his maternal grandparents, Susan (Powers) Hedge and her husband, Bob, of Bicknell; Donald Gandy and his wife, Betty, of Bicknell; his maternal great-grandmothers, Kathleen Powers of Bicknell and Betty Gandy of Bicknell. Several uncles, aunts, and great-uncles and great-aunts also survive.
He was laid to rest March 24 with his grandfather, Robert Powers, in Asbury Chapel Cemetery.
His care was entrusted to the Duesterberg-Fredrick Wampler Shaw Chapel, Bicknell.
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SHEPHERD, Hazel Kathleen
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Hazel Kathleen Shepherd, 97, Vincennes, entered into eternal rest at 8:45 a.m. Thursday, May 18, 2006, at Bridgeport Health Care Campus in Vincennes. Hazel was born in Decker Chapel April 25, 1909, to Sanford and Pearl (McCallister) Walker. They preceded her in death. On Nov. 27, 1928, she married Cleo Shepherd who preceded her in death on Jan. 1, 1990.
Hazel was a sales clerk for 35 years having worked at Strashen Hasting and Hills Department Store, retiring in April of 1971.
Hazel was a former member of Decker Chapel United Methodist Church. She was a member of Rebecka Lodge of Vincennes, Business and Professional Women and the Vincennes American Legion Auxiliary.
Survivors include a sister, Mabel Nesbit of Columbus; a niece, Marilyn Opell of Vincennes; and a nephew, Roy Pheffer of Vincennes.
Preceding her in death besides her parents and husband are two sisters, Dorothy McGiffen and Betty Dunkin.
The funeral was held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Gardner-Brockman Funeral Home, 505 Main St. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery.
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SHERMAN, Dustin Wayne
Source: unknown
Dustin Wayne Sherman, 22, 112 New York St., Hazleton, died at 5 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2006.
Born Oct. 4, 1983, in Vincennes, he was the son of Russell and Rebecca (Beliles) Sherman.
Survivors include his parents, Russell and Rebecca (Beliles) Sherman of Hazleton; one daughter, Jada Nicole Sherman of Hazleton; his fiance, Tera Griffith of Hazleton; maternal grandmother, Martha Beliles of Vincennes; paternal great-grandmother, Ernestine Farrell of Decker; godparents, Chuck and Carol Farrell of Decker; and his brother, Brady Clark of Mishawaka.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Homer Beliles; and paternal grandparents, Barbara and Dallas Fredrick and Bud Sherman.
The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at Goodwin Funeral Home, 524 Broadway St., by Pastor Paul Huntsman. Burial will be in Hazleton Cemetery in Hazleton.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Riley Hospital, or the Indiana Organ Procurement Organization.
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SHORT, Thelma Mae
Source: Vincennes Sun-Commercial, 29 May 1994
Thelma Mae SHORT, 68, 624 Rousillion St., died at 7:40 p.m. Friday at Good Samaritan Hospital.
She was a member of Cornerstone Ministries.
Born April 3, 1926, in Knox County, she was the daughter of Robert and Jessie (FRANKUM) EVANS.
Survivors include her husband, Charles SHORT, whom she married July 18, 1945; a daughter, Charlene CULLIVAN of Vincennes; a son, Michael SHORT of Vincennes, two brothers, Dale EVANS of NC, and Donald EVANS of Vincennes, and four grandchildren.
A brother is deceased.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Goodwin Family Funeral Home, the Rev. Don SMITH officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
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SHOTS, Charles R., Sr.
Source: unknown
Charles R. Shots Sr., 61, 1607 N. 13th St., Vincennes, died at 3 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006, at his residence.
Born April 14, 1945, in Vincennes, he was the son of James H. and Fava Jane (Sorter) Shots.
Chuck was a sales representative for Davis Tire in Lawrenceville, Ill., and an avid fisherman. Chuck was a retired Pro Bass Fisherman. He had his own TV show called “Wondering Indiana’s Bass Country.” He was a member of the Wabash Valley Bass Club, American Legion, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He served in the Air Force in Vietnam. He loved baseball, basketball, and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. Survivors include his sweetheart of 15 years, Bonnie Sloan of Vincennes; two sons, Brian Shots and his wife, Kelly Nicole, of Vincennes and Charles Richard Shots; three brothers, Ronny Shots of Aurora, Ill., David Shots of Vincennes and Michael Shots of Vincennes; two sisters, Ellen Street of Vincennes and Patty Moore of Vincennes; and grandchildren, Gage, Jordan, Bailey and Madison Shots, and Tyler.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James H. and Fava Jane (Sorter) Shots.
The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at Goodwin Funeral Home, 524 Broadway St., by the Rev. Michael Taylor. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Wabash Valley Bass Club.
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SIEVERS, Raymond D.
Source: unknown
Raymond D. Sievers, 85, 2323 S. Sievers Road, died at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006, at his residence.
Born Jan. 9, 1921, in Vincennes, he was the son of Stanton H. and Louise (Bouchie) Sievers.
Raymond had worked at the U.S. Post Office. His memberships included St. Vincent’s Catholic Church, the Carriers Military Organization, All-weather Firing Squad, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, 40 et 8, Cooties and Disabled American Veterans. Raymond was an Army veteran having served in World War II under General George Patton. He served in the Korean War Records Division.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby (Evans) Sievers of Vincennes; his children, Barb Dutton of Vincennes, Marie Delisle of Vincennes, Raymond M. Sievers of Vincennes, Mark J. Sievers of Vincennes, Karl W. Sievers of Bruceville, and Patricia Nowaskie of Vincennes; 11 grandchildren; one stepgrandchild; a brother, Richard F. Sievers of Vincennes; and a sister, Edna M. Donnoe of Vincennes.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanton H. and Louise (Bouchie) Sievers; a brother, Clarence Sievers; two sisters, Mary Helen and Lillian; one grandson, Davin Nowaskie; and a stepgreat-grandson, Zachary Arnold.
The funeral will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Vincent’s Catholic Church. Clergyman will be the Rev. David Fleck. Burial will be held in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be his grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Fredrick and Son Funeral Home, 313 Church St., where a vigil service will be conducted at 4:30 p.m.
Condolences may be sent online at www.fredrickandson.com.
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SIMON, John Charles
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 27 Mar 1920, page 1
Infant Son Dies.
JohnCharles [sic], the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Simon, of Terre Haute, born Saturday, March 28, died Wednesday morning. Mrs. Simon was formerly Miss Silvia Hoffman, of North Second street, and both parents formerly lived here. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hoffman and Anna and Bertha Simon were in Terre Haute attending the funeral.
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SIMONS, R. Jean
Source: unknown
FLAT ROCK, Ill. — R. Jean Simons, 77, Robinson, died at 5:15 p.m. CST Friday, April 2, 1999, at Crawford Memorial Hospital's Emergency Room in Robinson.
Born Oct. 21, 1921, in Flat Rock, she was the daughter of Eugene and Penina (Norton) Hawkins.
Simons was a secretary for Indiana Public Service for more than 25 years, retiring in 1988. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star in Brownsburg, Ind., and Flat Rock United Methodist Church.
She married Noble Simons Jan. 22, 1944, and he died April 8, 1988. A brother and a sister are also deceased.
Surviving is a sister, Marjorie Hawkins of Flat Rock.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Flat Rock United Methodist Church, with the Revs. Randy Hout and Jeff Haley officiating.
Vistion will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today and until one hour preceding the service Monday at Goodwine Funeral Home in Flat Rock.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
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SINNETT, Charles R. "Bud"
Source: unknown
Charles R. “Bud” Sinnett, 80, Vincennes, died at 1:50 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3, 2006, at his residence in the loving embrace of his family. He was born May 7, 1926, in Vincennes, the son of Albert and Nellie Sinnett and was the beloved grandson of Lorena M. Steffy.
A proud veteran of World War II and the Korean War, he celebrated his patriotism by flying the Stars and Stripes every day. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion.
Bud proudly served as a firefighter and retired from the Vincennes Fire Department, as did his father before him.
Together with his wife, Ruth, he instilled in his daughters the drive to achieve higher education.
Survivors include his devoted wife of 57 years, Ruth E. (Weigt) Sinnett; three daughters, Theresia Shearer of Avon, Lorena Briel of Houston, Texas, Marcella Rogers of Melbourne, Fla.; three grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Betty Dobbs of Tucson, Ariz.; seven nieces and nephews; and three cousins.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Mac Sinnett.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Nov. 21 at Gardner-Brockman Funeral Home, 505 Main St. Interment will be in the Upper Indiana Presbyterian Church Cemetery in rural Vincennes.
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SISCEL, Shirley Ann
Source: unknown
BICKNELL — Shirley Ann Siscel, 67, Bicknell, passed away Friday morning, May 26, 2006, at her home with her family at her side.
She was born Dec. 31, 1938, in Princeton, the daughter of Jesse James and Mary Olive (Henry) Hoadley.
She was a member of the Bicknell United Methodist Church and she worked for many years with the Wabash Valley Human Services in the Social Services Department and Head Start. She was a member of the Knox County Child Protection Team, and North Knox Social Ministries where she served as president for several terms.
On Aug. 9, 1957, she was united in marriage to James Robert Siscel who survives her. She is also survived by their children and spouses, Mark and Cheryl A. Siscel of Clarksville, Ga., Beth Ann and Joseph Furman of Otwell, and Brian E. and Laura L. Siscel of Townsend, Ga. She was blessed with four grandchildren, Jessica B. Siscel, Michael J. Siscel, Anna N. Siscel and Emily Siscel. A brother, Gary Hoadley of Evansville; and a sister, Connie Rueger of Muskegon, Mich., also survive.
She was preceded in death by a son, Michael Siscel in 1961 in infancy.
The funeral will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bicknell United Methodist Church, 309 W. Third St. The Rev. Marianne Hawkins will officiate. She will be laid to rest in the Asbury Chapel Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Duesterberg-Fredrick Wampler Shaw chapel, 118 Washington St., and one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the church.
Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to North Knox Social Ministries.
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SKELTON, John
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 5 Feb 1920, page 1
J. J. SKELTON DIES ON TRAIN
Bicknell Man Taken Off Passenger Train at Danville, Ill. -- His Wife Was Killed By Train October 18th.
Bicknell, Ind., February 4 -- A long distance telephone call came shortly after six o’clock last night to Lawyer James A. Jones from an undertaker in Danville, Illinois, telling him that the body of John F. [sic] Skelton, Sr., had been taken from a passenger train at Danville.
Immediately after getting the call Mr. Jones started out in search of Mr. Skelton’s sons, John and Tommy. He found them and by 8 o’clock they were ready to take the night train for Vincennes to go after their father's body. After Mr. Jones notified the boys, they received a telegram through the railroad department informing them of their father's death. At the time of his death Mr. Skelton had with him valuable papers, liberty bonds and money.
Mr. Skelton was 66 years old, and was one of the men of the city who is held in high esteem by all. A recent severe shock and sorrow came to him in the tragic death of his wife, Mrs. Anna Skelton, who threw herself in the path of the night train on the night of October 18th, three months ago. Since that time he had been living with his nephew, Robert McEwin. A week ago Monday he went to Oskaloosa, Iowa, to visit a brother and it is believed that due to illness he was trying to get home. He had been suffering with asthma and bronchitis, and his sons believe that they were the cause of his sudden death on the train.
The body will be brought back to Bicknell first and later will be taken to Philipsburg, Pa., for burial.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
SLANKER, Frank E.
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 20 Jun 1920, page 1
FUNERAL OF FRANK SLANKER HELD AT PARIS SATURDAY
The body of engineer Frank E. Slanker, who was shot by J. M. Bunn two days ago was taken Saturday morning over the Big Four railroad to Paris, Ill. Short funeral services were held at the residence, at 127 East Second street, Thursday evening, conducted by Rev. Clarence Hightower. Members of the local Masonic lodge attended in a body.
On arrival in Paris the body was taken to the home of the deceased’s sister, Mrs. John Antrim. Funeral services were held from there at 2:30 o’clock Saturday afternoon, with Rev. Lord officiating, and burial was in the Edgar cemetery at Paris.
The Paris Masons attended the services in a body and had charge of the services at the grave.
The body was accompanied to Paris by a number of local people, as well as relatives of the deceased man. -- Mt. Carmel Daily Republican-Register.
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SLATER, Albert Wayne
Source: unknown
Albert Wayne Slater, 84, 1326 Parkinson St., Vincennes, died at 12:50 a.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital.
Born April 7, 1922, in Poseyville, he was the son of James and Edith (Creek) Slater.
Mr. Slater was a mechanic for Slater's Garage and a mechanic for Wilson Motors. He served in the Army during World War II.
His first wife, Ruby (Briner) Slater, and second wife, Shirley Slater, are deceased. He was also preceded in death by his parents, James and Edith Slater; and four brothers.
Survivors include one son and his wife, Ron and Jane Slater of Owensville; stepsons and their spouses, Michael and Karen Wright of Bloomington and David and Cindy Wright of Vincennes; a stepdaughter and her husband, Sandra and Stephen Liddle of Vincennes; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Gilbert Slater of Vincennes and Odell Slater of Bruceville; and one sister, Elsie Hedge of Vincennes.
The funeral will be conducted at noon Saturday at Fredrick and Son Funeral Home, 313 Church St., by the Rev. Betty Crowley. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Vincennes.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to: American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1131, Fairfax, VA 22038-1131.
Condolences may be sent online at www.fredrickandson.com.
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SLINKARD, Samuel A.
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 28 Mar 1920, page 1
GREENE COUNTY PIONEER DEAD
(Special to Vincennes Commercial)
Bloomfield, Ind., March 27. -- Samuel A. Slinkard, age eighty-two a pioneer resident of Greene county, and who was one of the largest landowners in this part of the state, died at his home in Newberry Friday. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and the Masonic lodge. A widow, two sons, T. E. Slinkard, of Lyons, and D. F. Slinkard, of Worthington, and two daughters, Mrs. P. S. May, of Wheatland, and Mrs. Oscar Dye, of Indianapolis, survive.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
SMITH, Bryan
Source: unknown, 21 May 2006
Bryan Paul Smith, 39, Vincennes, died at 7:05 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 2006, at GentleCare of Vincennes.
He was a resident of the Knox County Association for Retarded Citizens.
Born July 5, 1966, in Sullivan, he was the son of David E. Smith and Nancy Arfleck of Washington. They survive.
Other survivors include a sister, April Fanin; a brother, Doug Smith of Sullivan; and an uncle, Keith Hauger of Shelburn.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Harold Harris of Terre Haute.
A graveside service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the graveside.
Goodwin Funeral Home handled arrangements.
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SMITH, Cecil Leon
Source: Vincennes Sun-Commercial, 18 Mar 1999
ROBINSON, Ill. — Cecil Leon Smith, 71, Robinson, died at 5:49 p.m. CST Tuesday, March 16, 1999, at Crawford Memorial Hospital.
Born March 14, 1928, in Crawford County, he was the son of Clyde and Velda (Matheny) Smith.
Smith was a carpenter. He was a member of Robinson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4549 and the Lawrenceville Moose Lodge.
He married his first wife, Norma Matheny, in 1945, and she died in 1982. A son is also deceased.
Surviving are his Wife, Dorothy Decker Smith; Three sons, Roger Smith of Pinkstaff, and Ronald Smith Bobby Smith, both of Oblong; a daughter, Roxann Cole of St. Peters, Mo.; two stepdaughters, Dixie Scott and Wendy Devin, both of Robinson; three sisters, Kathryn Kendall of Robinson, and Nina Smith and Linda Smith, both of Kentucky; three brothers, Fred Smith of West York, Jerry Smith of Robinson and Donald Smith of Washington state; seven Grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. CST Friday at Goodwine Funeral Home in Robinson, with Ronnie Crawford officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in rural Palestine.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. CST today at the funeral home.
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SMITH, Daniel A.
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 4 May 1920, page 1
BODY BROUGHT TO THIS CITY
The remains of Daniel A. Smith, who was found dead in his bed at his home in Scottsville, Ky., Sunday morning, arrived in Vincennes at 6:19 Monday evening and were taken to the home of his son, Carl E. Smith, 19 East Portland avenue. Mr. Smith was aged 61 years. He was born in Monroe county, Indiana, and for fifteen years lived in Vincennes before going to Kentucky. Death was due to heart trouble. He retired in good health but was found dead in the morning. Funeral services will be held at the son’s residence Wednesday. Rev. Hunt, of Evansville, will officiate. Burial will be made in Fairview cemetery.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
SMITH, Frank
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 21 Mar 1920, page 3
Smith.
Frank Smith, aged 48 years, died at 8:05 o’clock Saturday evening at his home, 116 Nicholas street. Mr. Smith had been ailing for more than six months from stomach trouble. He is survived by his wife and also five brothers and sisters living in Indianapolis. He has been engaged in the restaurant business in Vincennes for a number of years. The last place he conducted was at the Farrell Department Store. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
SMITH, Jackie E.
Source: unknown
Jackie E. Smith Sr., 69, Vincennes, died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007, at Terre Haute Regional Hospital, Terre Haute.
Born July 26, 1937, in Knox County, he was the son of Ardith (Frederick) and Joe Smith.
Jackie owned and operated Smith's wrecker service and also was a truck driver. He attended the Calvary Apostolic Tabernacle Church in Lawrenceville, Ill. He was a member of the Indiana Wrecker Association. He enjoyed wood working and was especially fond of his grandchildren.
He is survived by his caregiver and friend, Vickie Smith of Vincennes; his sons, Jackie Smith Jr. and his wife Carla of Vincennes, Jeff Smith of Vincennes, Joe Smith of Vincennes, Troy Jones and his wife Cathy of Vincennes; a daughter, Barbara Smith; two brothers, Max “Buck” Smith of Vincennes and Jerry “Peanut” Smith of Decker; his grandchildren, Matthew Smith of Bloomington, Zach, Josh, Cory and Paige Jones, Kenzie Smith, Tracey Dobbyn, Aimee Wright, and Jennifer Harris; and his great-grandchildren, Kaitlin Ellerman, Julian Wright, Caelyn, Christian, Mason and Nathaniel Harris.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Smith; his mother, Ardith (Frederick) Smith; his sister, Lulabell Barmes; his brothers, Walter “Tubb,” Morris, Archie and Herschel Smith; and a grandchild, Jacob Woodrow Smith.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at Goodwin Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jason Donaldson officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Vincennes.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home, 524 Broadway St.
Memorials may be made to the Methodist Hospital Organ Transplant team or the John T. “Tom” Daugherty Memorial Scholarship Fund.
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SMITH, Joseph C.
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 4 May 1920, page 1
OLD CITIZEN DIES SUNDAY
Joseph C. Smith, aged 87 years, six months and 19 days, died at 11:30 o’clock Sunday night from a complication of ailments at his home, 114 East Minneapolis avenue. In addition to the widow he leaves three daughters, Mrs. Maggie Korby and Mrs. Laura Nickles, of Kokomo and Mrs. Inez Brothers, of Vincennes; two sons, Clarence W. Smith, of Wilmington, Del., and Edgar S. Smith, of Louisville, Ky.; one sister, Mrs. Julia Alton, of New Albany, Ind.; one brother, George Smith, living in Michigan, and many other relatives. The remains were taken on the 12:50 C. & E. L. train Tuesday morning to Taswell, Ind., and the funeral will be held from the home church at Mifflin at 10 o’clock Tuesday morning.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
SMITH, Malcolm Wayne
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 6 Mar 1920, page 8
Wheatland Baby Dies.
Malcolm Wayne Smith, the twenty months old child of George H. and Myrtle Smith, of Wheatland, died of pneumonia yesterday noon. Burial will be made Saturday at Wheatland.
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SMITH, William L.
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 24 Jan 1920, page 3
The funeral of William L. Smith, who died at 3 o'clock Friday morning from a paralytic stroke, will be held at his residence on Decker rural route No. 1 at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Interment will be made in the Wharf cemetery. Deceased was aged 66 years, 5 months and 29 days. He is survived by his widow, Nancy E. Smith, eleven children Earl, Lorraine, Blanche, Lloyd, Noble, Abner, all of that vicinity; Charles a teacher in the Vincennes public schools; Betty of Indianapolis; Mrs. J. R. Millner of New Albany, Ind.; Mrs. Nellie Edwards, of Helena, Ark.; and Mrs. D. W. Hoy, Patoka, Ind., two brothers G. W. Smith of Decker, and Ulysses Smith of Muskogee, Okla., and one sister Mrs. Anthis, Decker township.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
SMITH, William
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 25 Jan 1920, page 5
The funeral services over the remains of the late William Smith were conducted at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon from the family residence near Decker. The remains were laid to rest in the Wharf cemetery. The following friends of the deceased served as pallbearers: James L. Ellis, D. L. Decker, Rossman Miller, Reilly McAllister, Henry Emmons and T. H. Jacobus.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
SNAPP, Mrs. John W.
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 18 Jan 1920, page 4
MRS. JOHN W. SNAPP DIES AT LAWRENCEVILLE
Mrs. John W. Snapp died at her home in Lawrenceville about 6 o'clock Saturday evening. The funeral will be held from her residence at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. Deceased leaves her husband J. W. Snapp, who is employed by the A. L. Maxwell company, two daughters, Mrs. Edith Cowling and Mrs. Otton Wassman, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Leonard, of Russellville. A sister-in-law, Mrs. Julia Bible, resides in Vincennes.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
SNIDER, Von
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 13 May 1920, page 2
CRUSHED BY FARM TRACTOR
Machine Turned Backward Somersault Pinning Von Snider to Ground and Crushing Him to Death.
(Special to Vincennes Commercial.)
Huntington, Ind., May 12 -- Von Snider, aged twenty-seven, son of Lewis Snider, who lives south of this city, was killed Monday afternoon when a tractor he was driving turned a backward somersault.
It is thought the accident happened about 1 o’clock, since members of his family at the farm house [sic] did not hear the engine of the machine after that time. The young man had only three of four rounds to go to complete the field in which he was plowing, and had made only one round after the dinner hour.
Did Not Hear Tractor.
The body was found shortly after 3 o’clock by Porter Snider, who had gone into a woods nearby. He did not hear the tractor and decided to investigate. He found the front wheels of the machine in the air and the driver pinned between the steering wheel and the plow.
F. B. Morgan, coroner, was notified of the accident, and he gave permission for the body to be removed from the field before he arrived. Later he made an investigation, and reported that the steering wheel crushed the young man's chest.
Machine Sinks in Sand.
The tractor Snider was driving with a new one, of a powerful design. He had lifted the plows to cross some sand, which had washed down from a hill to the bank of a creek. The drive wheels sank in the sand the tracks show, and it is believed that he finally turned on full power in an effort to get out. As a result it is thought that the gears lifted the front end of the tractor, causing it to turn over backward. Snider was pinned between the steering wheel and the plow to which the tractor was hitched.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
SNOW, William E.
Source: unknown
William E. Snow, 80, of Vincennes, passed away Wednesday morning April 20, 2006 at Good Samaritan Hospital with his family at his side.
He was born November 10, 1925 in Vincennes the son of Howard Snow and Elva Wilson Jenkins. He was a Lincoln High School graduate and served his country during WWII in the U.S. Army in the South Pacific. He married Thelma Field on March 6, 1944 who survives him. He retired from the Packaging Corp. and her formerly owned Snow’s VHS Video Club. He was a member of the American Legion and the VFW.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Thelma Field Snow, their sons and wives, Steve and Bev Snow of Vincennes and Mike and Janice Snow of Vincennes. Their grandchildren and spouses, Tabby and Ray Cummins, Bobby and Jennifer Snow, Nathan and Jennifer Andrews, Mandy and Rob Frenchy and Aaron Snow. They were also blessed with six great grandchildren, Ryan Hutton, Brayton Cummins, Jenna Cummins, Carson Snow, Alyssa Snow and Brianna French. His brother, Dave Snow of Escondido, Calif., and sisters, Carolyn Walker of Cleveland, Tenn., and Vicki Ravellette of Vincennes also survives him. He was also loved by his several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two sons in infancy, Howard Elvis and William Benjamin Snow, and two sisters, Diane Snow and Francis Snow Dunn.
A funeral service will be celebrated Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at 10 a.m. at the Duesterberg-Fredrick Funeral Home with Roger Wright officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Memorial Park Cemetery. The All Weather Firing Squad will present military gravesite honors. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to the donors’ charity of choice.
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SOLLMAN, John Michael
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John Michael Sollman, 58, 303 N. Fourth St., Vincennes, beloved husband, father, and brother, died at 6:50 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Evansville, from an extended illness. Mr. Sollman was born Dec. 8, 1947, in Vanderburgh County, the son of John Frederick and Hilda (Schneider) Sollman of Evansville.
Mr. Sollman earned bachelor of science and master of arts degrees from Ball State University and served Indiana vocational education for over 30 years. He has served since 1994 as Director for the Blue River Career Programs in Shelbyville. Previously, Mr. Sollman was Dean of Technology Division at Vincennes University and, also, served as Applied Science and Technology Division Chair with Ivy Tech Community College. A decorated combat veteran, Mr. Sollman served from 1968-1970 as a Staff Sergeant with the 82nd Airborne and the 199th Light Infantry Brigade in Vietnam. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion.
Mr. Sollman was a member of the Indiana Career and Technical Education Association, National Association of Industrial Technology, the American Association of Community Colleges, and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. He was a past president of the Community College Division of NAIT and had served on the executive board of the Central Indiana Workforce Investment Board and the Central Indiana Task Force.
He is survived by his wife nearly 40 years, Carolyn (Keeton) Sollman of Vincennes; his daughter, Laura St. John and her husband, Marlon, of Chicago; his sons, Jason Sollman and his fiancee, Josie Kisner of Muncie, and Joshua Sollman of Vincennes; a granddaughter, Abigail Rose St. John of Chicago; a sister, Margaret Talley of Evansville; two nieces, Jennifer (Talley) McBride of Chicago and Christine (Talley) Frame of Chicago; two grand-nephews and a grand-niece.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Hilda Sollman of Evansville; and a niece, Heather Talley.
Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Goodwin Funeral Home, 524 Broadway St. A memorial service will start at 2 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to The John Michael Sollman Vocational Education Scholarship Fund. Please make donations payable to Close the Cracks Foundation and send to: 303 N. Fourth St., Vincennes, IN 47591-1316.
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SOLOMON, Lucy L.
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Lucy L. Solomon, 90, Vincennes, died Saturday, July 22, 2006, at Willow Manor Nursing Home.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include three daughters, Rose Hash and Ella Hinton, both of Vincennes, and Mary Hampton of Cincinnati, Ohio; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Gardner-Brockman Funeral Home, 505 Main St.
Friends may call from noon until 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
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SOMERS, Claude
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 10 Mar 1920, page 3
BOY SKATER IS KILLED
(Special to Vincennes Commercial)
Peru, Ind., Mar. 9 -- Claude Somers, age twelve, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Comers [sic], of Peru, was killed Saturday night when he was struck by an automobile driven by Sylvester Fonts, a farmer living east of this city.
The boy was on roller skates and had run into the street to grasp the handrail of a street car. The Fonts automobile struck him before he could return to the curb, although the driver stopped before the rear wheels [illegible] over his body.
The boy’s skull was fractured and he died an hour after the accident at a local hospital.
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SOUTER, Joseph F.
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Joseph F. Souter, 84, 1428 State St., Vincennes, died at 2:40 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2006, at Willow Manor Nursing Home.
Born March 10, 1922, in Bicknell, he was the son of George and Gertrude (Irvine) Souter.
Joseph was a machinist and an auto mechanic. He was an Army veteran and was a member of the American Legion and the Moose Lodge.
Survivors include his caregivers, Phil and Sue Thompson of Vincennes.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Gertrude (Irvine) Souter.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in Fairview Cemetery by Pastor James Williams.
There will be no visitation.
Arrangements were handled by Goodwin Funeral Home, 524 Broadway St.
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SOUTHERN, William Raymond
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 3 Feb 1920, page 8
The funeral of William Raymond Southern, two months old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Southern who died at 2:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon, will be held at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the family residence, 223 West Chicago avenue. Rev. Cooper will officiate. Burial will be made in Fairview cemetery.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
SNYDER, Louis
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 23 Mar 1920, page 1
Death Due To Scarlet Fever.
Louis Snyder, of Wheatland, died Sunday morning following an illness of six days from scarlet fever. He was aged 21 years, a graduate of the Wheatland high school and very popular in his home town. He is survived by his wife and one child, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Snyder, two sisters, all of Wheatland. The funeral will be held at 10 o’clock Wednesday morning from the residence. Burial will be made at Washington. Snyder was born in Daviess county.
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SPANGER, Walter C.
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FREELANDVILLE — Walter C. Spanger, 78, Freelandville, died at 2:21 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital.
He was born Dec. 11, 1927 in Freelandville, the son of Henry Spanger and Frieda Albrecht.
He was a self-employed farmer and trucker. He loved to listen to music and loved his family and friends including (The Bunch).
He also loved farming, The Bethel United Church of Christ, and watching IU basketball.
He was a former vice president of the Bethel United Church of Christ council and a member of the Christian Partners SS Class. He also served in the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy A. (Richter) Spanger; a son, John Spanger and his wife, Jan, of Westphalia; daughters, Brenda J. Roark and her husband, Dan, of Vincennes, and Debra Spanger Mitchell; sisters, Gertrude Rush of Tavares, Fla., Edna Berry of Linton, Elfrieda Hartsburg of Freelandville and Helen Lee of Attica; grandchildren, Lori and Chris Spanger of Vincennes, Abby and Ryan Hartwick of Vincennes, Brandon Spanger of Edwardsport and Jonathan and Benjamin Fowler of Bloomington.
Preceding him in death are two sisters, Dorthea Shake and Martha Ann Hammelman.
Arrangements have been entrusted to McClure-Utt Funeral Home, 109 E. Sixth St., Bicknell.
The funeral will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the Bethel United Church of Christ in Freelandville with the Rev. Jolly Moody and the Rev. Mike DeCoursey officiating. Burial will follow in Bethel Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Bethel Church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Bethel Church or the Parkinson Disease Foundation.
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SPARENBERG, Charles Edward
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Charles Edward Sparenberg, 66, 1167 State St., Vincennes, died Monday, March 13, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital.
Born July 9, 1939, in Vincennes, he was the son of Merle S. and Olive (Way) Sparenberg.
He was in appliance repair for many years in Vincennes. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his children, John Brett Sparenberg of Dallas, Texas, David Lee Sparenberg of San Diego, Calif., Mark Stephen Sparenberg of Hobbs, N.M.; Barbara Mae Maynard of Golden Valley, Ariz., and Katherine Ann Hanesberry of Henderson, Nev.; and two sisters, Sheila Fay Greemore of Vincennes and Shirley Kay Lakes of Shepherdsville, Ky. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Fredrick and Son Funeral Home, 313 Church St.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
A private family burial will be held at a later date.
Condolences may be sent online at www.fredrickandson.com.
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SPARROW, Brenda M.
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Berneda M. Sparrow, 83, formerly of 610 Barnett St., died at 4:18 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006, at BridgePointe Health Campus.
She was born May 20, 1923, to Charles F. and Cora Ella (McCammon) Gremore.
Mrs. Sparrow had worked at McCoy’s and Kahre Jewelry Store. She was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church, Fortnightly Club, and Business Professional Women’s Club. Mrs. Sparrow was active in the Pink Ladies, having served on the board and as an officer.
Her husband, Frank Sparrow Jr., died in 1987. She was also preceded in death by her parents; four brothers; and four sisters.
Survivors include her children, Beverly Johnson and her husband, Jim, of Vincennes, and Brady Sparrow and his wife, Kelley of Chandler, Ariz.; grandchildren, Jeff Johnson, Rick Johnson, Rusty Johnson, Andee Sparrow, Courtney Sparrow, Sydney Sparrow and Shelby Sparrow; and nine great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday at St. John’s Catholic Church, 803 Main St. Clergyman will be the Rev. David Fleck. Organist will be Gloria Kiefner. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Brady Sparrow, Jim Johnson, Jeff Johnson, Rick Johnson, Rusty Johnson, Richard Johnson, and Kenneth Gremore.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Fredrick and Son Funeral Home, 313 Church St.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or the Bettye J. McCormick Senior Center, 2009 Prospect Ave.
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SPAULDING, Mayme
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 10 Feb 1920, page 1
Dies in Akron
Mrs. James Spaulding, formerly Miss Mayme Sebriete, of Evansville, died at Akron, Ohio, death being due to influenza. The sad news was received by Mrs. Mary Duesterberg, of North Second street. The deceased was well known here.
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SPEERS, Fleet
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 8 Feb 1920, page 1
PLAN TO HOLD DOUBLE FUNERAL
Bicknell, Ind., February 7 -- Plans have been made to hold a double funeral next Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock over the bodies of Elvis Weaver and Fleet Spears [sic] chums and buddies in life their parents have decided that in death they shall not be separated.
The funeral will be held at the Christian church, Rev. Newlin and Rev. Miller officiating.
Among the pall bearers will be Everet Davis, Ernest Johnson, Rob Conrad, and a Meyers youth. Others are to be selected.
Fleet was tripriding on the car that Weaver was driving at the time of the accident.
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SPEERS, Fleet
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 11 Feb 1920, page 1
DOUBLE FUNERAL AT BICKNELL
Elvis Weaver and Fleet Speers, Victims of Mine Accident Laid to Rest With Impressive Ceremonies.
Bicknell, Ind., February 10 -- In one of the most impressive funeral services ever held in Bicknell, the city paid honor yesterday to the memory of the two youthful friends, Elvis Weaver and Fleet Speers, who were killed together last Friday in the accident at the American No. 1 mine. A double funeral service was held at the Christian church with Rev. Newlin, and Rev. Miller, of the Presbyterian church, officiating.
The two processions met at the corner of Third and Washington streets and went at once to the church where a great crowd waited. The caskets were placed together before the pulpit. Elvis Weaver to the Minister's right and Fleet Speers to the left. The members of the quartet which sang also stood part on one side and part on the other to carry out the idea of a double funeral.
After the services the caskets were placed in the hearses and the two processions passed side-by-side through the main streets of the city, two trains of automobiles following abreast of each other.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
SPEES, Edgar C.
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 8 Jun 1920, page 2
DEATH DUE TO PNEUMONIA
Word Received Here Monday of the Death at Washington, D. C. of Edgar C. Spees, Son of Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Spees, Formerly of This City.
According to a telegram received by friends in this city Monday, Edgar C. Spees, formerly of this city died at his home in Washington, D. C., Monday, death being due to pneumonia, with which he was ill ten days, following an attack of the flu.
The deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Spees, who formerly resided in this city and will be well remembered by many of our citizens. The deceased was an energetic and brilliant young man, who was makin [sic] good in Washington, D. C., and who had the promise of a brilliant future before him. The announcement of his death came as a shock and a surprise to his many friends in this city. According to the telegram received here the burial will be at Washington, D. C.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
SPIEGEL, Will G.
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 2 Jan 1920, page 1
WILL G. SPIEGEL DIES AT EVANSVILLE
Evansville, Ind., January 1. -- William G. Spiegel, age thirty-six, head of the Reitz-Spiegel company, a retail furniture house, died at a local hospital yesterday. He is survived by a widow, one son, his parents, three brothers and one sister.
The deceasel [sic] was a former resident of Vincennes.
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STANCZAK, John
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BICKNELL — John Stanczak, 90, formally of Bicknell, passed away at 2:20 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006, at Bridge Point Health Campus in Vincennes.
John was born April 27, 1916, the son of Wawzeniec and Frances (Zepetska) Stanczak in Linton.
He married Helen Ford on July, 6, 1962. She preceded him in death.
John was a shop teacher at Clark Jr. High School where he retired in 1974. He was a past mayor of Bicknell and a State Representative in 1962.
He was a Chief Warrant Officer in the Navy during WWII and a prisoner of war. He was a member of St. Phillip Catholic Church and a lifetime member of the Elks, the American Legion, V.F.W. and The Harmony Society.
Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Jill and Earl Jr. Martin, Edwardsport, and Pamela Stanczak, Edwardsport; one son and a daughter-in-law, James and JoAnn Arnold of Cape Coral, Fla.; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Other than his wife, John was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.
The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Phillip Catholic Church in Bicknell. Father Hiliary Viek and Tim Tenbarge will officiate. Burial will be at Bicknell Memorial Cemetery with military graveside rites by the All-weather Firing Squad.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at McClure-Utt Funeral Home, 109 E. Sixth St.
Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to the St. Phillip Catholic Church.
Arrangements were made by McClure-Utt Funeral Home.
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STANGLE, Roselyn Charlotte
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Roselyn Charlotte Stangle, 85, 1002 Bridge Avenue, Vincennes, died at 3:30 a.m. Monday, March 5, 2007, at her residence.
Born Feb. 10, 1922, in Vincennes, she was the daughter of Ed and Anna (Pearson) Clark.
Roselyn was a homemaker and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Stangle; her parents, Ed and Anna (Pearson) Clark; daughter, Lorena Cox; sons, Robert and Virgil Stangle; sister, Irma Higgins; brothers, Gene Pelham and Virgil McNeil; and one grandchild.
Survivors include daughters, Janet Stangle and her husband, Joe, of Vincennes, Madeline Fuller of Vincennes and Deloris Ice of Vincennes; a son, John Stangle and his wife, Shirley, of Vincennes; 18 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2004 N. Second St., by the Rev. Joseph Swartz. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Goodwin Funeral Home, 524 Broadway St.
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STARKEY, Helen Lorella
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 24 Mar 1920, page 4
HELEN LORELLA STARKEY DIED AT AUSTIN, IND.
Helen Lorella Starkey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Starkey, formerly of Vincennes, passed away at her home near Austin, Ind., March 18 of appendicitis. She is survived by her father, mother, two sisters, Phyllis and Georgia, and two brothers, Murl Thomas and Albert Daley.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
STEELMAN, Lydia “Della”
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Lydia “Della” Steelman, 86, of 333 W. New Albany passed away at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at the New Willow Manor.
Della was born on August 30, 1924 in Freelandville, IN the daughter of Charles Albert & Mamie Ann (Warner) Riggle.
Della was a factory worker at Hamilton Glass. She was also a member of Central Church of Christ and the American Legion Auxiliary.
Survivors include her longtime companion, Bill Vachet of Vincennes, IN; son, Ronald Phillips of Vincennes, IN; daughter, Bertha Ann Robinson and her husband Bill of Indianapolis, IN; 9 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren.
Della was preceded in death by her son, Byron Phillips; 1 great grandson, Jacob Shreve; 4 brothers; 2 sisters; former husbands, William “Wig” Phillips and Bob Steelman.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 524 Broadway with Pastor Cody Ramsay officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
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STEIMEL, John
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 4 Jan 1920, page 6
John Steimel, farmer aged 68 years, died at this home in Busseron township on Oaktown rural router No. 2, at 9 o'clock Friday night. The remains were brought to this city and the funeral will be held from the Sacred Heart Catholic church at 9:30 o'clock Monday morning. Interment will be made in Mt. Calvary cemetery. He leaves four sons, Peter, Tony, Will and George Steimel, three daughters, Mrs. Mary Thomas, Mrs. Emma Bland and Mrs. Inez Ditty; six grandchildren; two brothers, Joseph and Charles Steimel and one sister, Mrs. Mary Bilskie, of this city.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
STEIMEL, John
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 7 Jan 1920, page 5
The funeral of John Steimel, who died at his home on Oaktown Rural route 2, Friday evening, were held from the Sacred Heart church at 9 o’clock Tuesday morning. Rev. Father Becker officiated. Burial was made at Mt. Calvary.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
STEIMEL, Margie
Source: unknown
Margie Steimel, 58, Vincennes, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2006 at the Crestview Nursing Home.
She was born in Vincennes on April 18, 1948, the daughter of Leo L. and Agnes Mouzin Steimel.
She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and formerly worked at the Knox County Association of Retarded Citizens. She enjoyed being with her family at various functions and playing baseball and various games.
She is survived by her brothers, Robert Steimel of Bicknell, James Steimel of Washington, Bill Steimel of Vincennes, Jack Steimel of Vincennes and Sam Steimel of Graysville; her sisters, Marietta Early of Vincennes, and Patricia Clark of Bicknell. She will be missed by her many nieces and nephews.
Her parents; two brothers, Richard Steimel and Charles Steimel; two sisters, Betty Steimel and Norma J. Cary, preceded her in death.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Thursday with Fr. Joseph Swartz officiating. She will be laid to rest next to her parents in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Deusterberg-Fredrick Funeral Home where a rosary will be recited at 4 p.m.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Sacred Heart Building Fund or KCARC in her memory.
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STEPHENS, F. Henry
Source: unknown
F. Henry Stephens, 74, 831 W. Main St., Bruceville, died at 1:26 p.m. Saturday, Sept., 23, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes.
He was born June 8, 1932, in Knox County, the son of Floyd and Ruby (Harmon) Stephens.
Mr. Stephens formerly owned Midwest Fertilizer until 1983. He was a member of Christian Church in Bruceville, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Rod and Gun Club. Mr. Stephens also served in the Air Force.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Darlene (Sayre) Stephens; his children and their spouses, Sherry Platt, Diana Platt, Tina and John Buescher, Gregg and Susan Stephens, Jeff and Kathy Stephens, Jane and Bill Schultz, and Paula and Don Pesch; grandchildren, Amanda Platt, Stacy Platt, Branden Platt, Abby and Shannon Nieb, Eliza and Meaghan Buescher, Betsy Stephens, Magg, Tyler, Mackenzi, Anthony and Colton Stephens, Jessica and Kevin Jackson, Cole Sinders, David Pesch, Nathan Pesch and Joshua Pesch; and one great-granddaughter, Keylee Nieb.
He was preceded in death by three grandsons, Matthew Platt and Jeremiah and Jeffrey Stephens.
The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Fredrick and Son Funeral Home, 313 Church St., by Ron Barnes. Burial will be in Bruceville Cemetery. Pianist will be Joe Moreland and soloist will be Maggie Stephens.
Pallbearers will be Don Pesch, David Pesch, Kevin Jackson, Jeff Stephens, Gregg Stephens, and Donnie Dachuk. Honorary pallbearer will be John Buescher.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice or the Pediatric Foundation through Good Samaritan Hospital.
Condolences may be sent online at www.fredrickandson.com.
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STEVENS, Beatrice "Bea"
Source: unknown
Beatrice “Bea” Stevens, 87, formerly of 411 N. First St., passed away at 2:40 a.m. Sunday morning, Oct. 22, 2006, at the Lodge of the Wabash with her family at her bedside.
She was born March 12, 1919, in Vincennes, the daughter of Samuel and Marie Elizabeth (Dahms) Pipher. She married Robert R. Stevens who preceded her in death in June of 1967. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church, the Altar Society, Daughters of Isabella, Knights of Columbus Auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary. She retired after 28 years with Vincennes University having been a dormitory supervisor.
She is survived by her sons, Steve Stevens and his wife, Charlotte, of Jacksonville, N.C., Bill Stevens and his wife, Janet, of Vincennes, and Rick Stevens and his wife, Debbie, of Vincennes. She was blessed with seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Four brothers, Robert Pipher of Vincennes, Ralph Pipher and his wife, Idella, of Vincennes, William Pipher and his wife, Ruby, of Vincennes and Larry Pipher and his wife, Bibbianna, of Bloomington; and a sister, Helen Edwards of Bruceville also survive.
Her husband; a son, Robert, in infancy; and a sister, Dorothy Brasseur preceded her in death.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the St. John Catholic Church, 803 Main St., with the Rev. David Fleck officiating. She will be laid to rest next to her husband in the Mount Calvary Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Duesterberg-Fredrick Funeral Home where a parish vigil service will be conducted at 4 p.m.
Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to the Good Samaritan Hospital Breast Cancer Center Development Fund.
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STEVENS, John P.
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 6 Jan 1920, page 1
JOHN P. STEVENS DIES MONDAY AFTERNOON
John P. Stevens, aged 55 years, died at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Good Samaritan hospital. Death was due to a complication of diseases. He leaves two daughters, Lulu and Alice, who live in Illinois, seven broththers [sic], Thomas, Walter, George, Robert, Jim, Sam, and Ralph Stevens, and two siters, Mrs. VanBuren and Mrs. B. A. Garison, of St. Louis. The funeral will be held from the Gardner Chapel at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. Burial will be made in Fairview cemetery.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
STEVENS, John P.
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 7 Jan 1920, page 5
The funeral services of John P. Stevens, who died at the Good Samaritan hospital Monday, were held at 10 o’clock Tuesday morning from the Gardner Chapel. Interment was made in Fairview cemetery.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
STEVENS, Mary
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 12 Mar 1920, page 1
WOMAN AGED 71 YEARS IS FATALLY BURNED
(Special to Vincennes Commercial)
Mrs. Mary Stevens, aged 71, was fatally burned in Dugger yesterday.
She lives alone and it is not known in what manner her clothing caught fire, but when found by nieghbors her clothing was completely burned from her body and the body seared from head to foot.
Though all her clothing burned off her and several holes were burned in the floor where the body was found, the house did not burn down and the attention of neighbors was attracted by smoke issuing from the doors and windows.
Mrs. Stevens with a sister of Mrs. Aaron Page of this city. The funeral was held in Dugger this afternoon. -- Bicknell News
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
STEWART, Melinda Susan "Mindy"
Source: unknown
Melinda “Mindy” Susan Stewart, 1222 Audubon Road, Vincennes, passed away at 4 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2006, at her residence.
Mindy was born Nov. 22, 1970, in San Antonio, Texas, to Dr. Ralph and Pat (Ainsworth) Stewart.
She volunteered many places in the community and enjoyed most the people she met and befriended. Mindy was a giver and teacher of unconditional love. Her gift to us was her innocent trust. She taught us how precious this life is and about not taking things for granted. She taught us about forgetting our own needs, dreams, and desires to give to others first and foremost. But most of all she taught us hope and faith and to open our arms to all.
Surviving are her parents of Vincennes; two brothers, Mitchell Stewart of Vincennes and Michael Stewart and his wife, Julie, of Harrisburg, Ill.; a companion, Becky Evans; five nieces and nephews, Jessica, Jacob, Jordan, Jacelyn, and Joshua, and a large extended family.
A celebration of her life will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at Goodwin Funeral Home, 524 Broadway St.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Friends Group c/o ATTIC or the pediatric ward of Good Samaritan Hospital.
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STITES, Beulah R.
Source: unknown
BICKNELL — Beulah R. Stites, 92, Bicknell, formerly of Montrose, Ill., died at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006, at Britthaven of Bowling Green.
She was employed by Columbia Records for nine years.
Her husband, Kenneth Stites, is deceased.
Survivors include one daughter, Sue Ferguson of Bowling Green, Ky.; seven grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at McClure-Utt Funeral Home, 109 E. Sixth St., by Ron Barnes. Burial will be in Asbury Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be from noon to service time Saturday at the funeral home.
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STITT, Charles Lester
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 23 Mar 1920, page 1
INFANT SON DIED EARLY TUESDAY MORNING
Charles Lester Stitt, month old son of Frank A. and Edna L. Stitt, died at the home of his parents, 422 Broadway street, early Tuesday morning. The child was born February 13, 1920. Burial will be made at Palestine, Ill., Wednesday.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
STOCKER, Jacob Carl
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 3 Feb 1920, page 8
The body of J. C. Stocker, who died at Ontario, Cal., will arrive in Vincennes at 2:10 Tuesday afternoon and will be taken to the Gardner chapel. Funeral services will be held from that place at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon. Burial will be made in Fairview cemetery. The remains are accompanied by the wife, Mrs. Sarah Taylor Stocker. In addition to the widow the deceased leaves three children. Mr Stocker was a former resident of Vincennes but had lived in California for the last 6 years.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
STOCKER, Jacob Carl
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 4 Feb 1920, page 5
The funeral of J. C. Stocker will be held at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon from the Gardner chapel. Burial will be made in Fairview cemetery.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
STOCKER, Jacob Carl
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 5 Feb 1920, page 1
Funeral services over the remains of Jacob Carl Stocker, aged 39, who died at Upland, Cal., were held from the Gardner Chapel at 3 o’clock Wednesday afternoon. Interment was made in Fairview cemetery.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
STRANGE, Brooke Ellen
Source: unknown
Brooke Ellen Strange, 22, 3804 N. Camp Arthur Road, passed away at 10:25 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital.
Born July 22, 1984, in Vincennes, she was the daughter of J.D. and Marty (Guy) Strange.
She worked at Applebees Restaurant and attended Vincennes University. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Survivors include her parents, J.D. and Marty (Guy) Strange; two brothers, Ryan Strange and his wife, Laura, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Troy Strange of Vincennes; a nephew, Cameron; and a paternal grandmother, Thelma Strange of Washington.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Joseph and Jane Guy; and paternal grandfather, Gene Strange.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2004 N. Second St. Celebrant will be the Rev. Joseph Swartz. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Goodwin Funeral Home, 524 Broadway St.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Knox County Community Foundation Brooke Strange Fund.
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STREET, Judy Ann
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Judy Ann Street, 56, Vincennes, died at 10:04 p.m. Sunday, May 28, 2006 at Good Samaritan Hospital.
She was a seamstress and a school crossing guard for Washington Elementary School.
Her husband, Jerry Lee Street, survives.
Also surviving are five daughters, Lora Lee Fink of Prairieville, La., Vicky Cross of Franklinton, La., Tana Lynn Carnahan of Vincennes, Kelly Ann Colwell of Rowesville, SC, and Gerri Ann Boyer of Vincennes; three brothers, Gilbert Broughton III of Four Oaks, NC, James Earl Broughton of Smithfield, NC, and Charles Broughton of Monroe, NC; two sisters, Patricia Adams and Sue Mitchell, both of Selma, NC; and 17 grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at Brocksmith Funeral Home in Loogootee. Burial will follow in the Hindostan Church Cemetery south of Loogootee.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Brocksmith Funeral Home in Loogootee.
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STRICKLEN, Joe
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 28 Mar 1920, page 1
WELL KNOWN MINER DIES AT BICKNELL
After an illness and failing health covering a period of more than two years, death came yesterday afternoon to Joe Stricklen.
Mr. Stricklen was only fifty-one years old, having been born in 1868 in Lawrence County, Ohio. He leaves a wife and the following children: Amos, Charles, John, Joseph, William and Oscar, sons in Akron, Ohio; and Iddaway, Clifford, Gilbert, Melvin, Lauria, Charlotte, and Mary. Three children preceded him in death Henrietta, Garnet, and one that died as an infant.
Last June Mr. Stricklen underwent an operation at Vincennes, and last October he went to Chicago for radium treatments. On November 2nd he underwent an operation for rectum trouble in Indianapolis. He suffered a paralytic stroke yesterday morning at 6 o’clock and did not regain consciousness.
Mr. Strickland was one of the best known miners of the local field and his many friends will regret to learn that he has lost the long, hard fight against ailment.
The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at the Baptist church.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
STRODE, Anna Ethel
Source: Vincennes Morning Commercial, 13 Jul 1921
PASSED AWAY AT HOSPITAL
Mrs. Anna Ethel Strode, Wife of John Strode, Passed Away Tuesday Afternoon at Good Samaritan Hospital at 4:45 O'clock.
Mrs. Anna Ethel Strode, of Decker, aged 44 years, passed ay Tuesday, afternoon at the Good Samaritan Hospital at 4:45 o'clock; following an illness of four months.
The deceased was united in marriage to her husband, John Strode, who survives, in 1893, and to this union five children survive, Roscoe of Evansville, Bert of this city, Effet of Decker and Melissa and Geraldine, also of Decker, are the surviving children. A father, John Gray, two brothers, Otis and Otto of Evansville, and a sister, Mrs. Bert Grant of Decker, are the other relatives now living.
Until the time of her illness, Mrs. Strode was an active member of the Derek Ben Hur Lodge, and the M. E. church of that city. The remains will be shipped today and funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock, Thursday afternoon at the late residence. Interment will be made in the Beal cemetery of that city.
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STULTZ, James W.
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James W. Stultz, 78, Vincennes, died at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at the Willow Manor Nursing Home in Vincennes.
He was born March 27, 1928 in Carlisle to John William and Marie Cox Stultz.
James was a farmer and former Carlisle resident. He farmed in the Shaker Prairie area and was a member of St. John United Church of Christ. He was a Korean War Army veteran and a member of the Carlisle American Legion and the Sullivan Elks.
Surviving are his wife, Nancy (Kopp) Stultz of Vincennes; son, Andrew and wife, Victoria, Stultz of Venice, Fla.; daughters, Katherine and husband, William, Jones of Vincennes, Leah Stultz of Largo, Fla.; granddaughter, Andrea Stultz of Venice, Fla, and grandsons, Lukas and Ethan Jones of Vincennes.
Preceding him in death are is parents; a grandson, Anthony James Stultz; and one brother and one sister.
The funeral will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Goodwin Funeral Home, 524 Broadway St., Vincennes, with the Rev. George Varnes and the Rev. Kate Lambertson officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
- submitted by <unknown>
STUMP, Harold Joe
Source: unknown
Harold Joe Stump, 84, Vincennes, died at 8 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital.
He had previously been employed as a body shop manager in Tucson, Ariz.
His wife, Lorraine (Jillson) Stump, is deceased.
Survivors include two sons, Jerry Stump of Vincennes and Scott Stump of Upland, Calif.; one brother, Perry Stump Jr. of Laporte; one sister, Marceil Reed of Tucson; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday at Community United Methodist Church, 1548 S. Hart Street Road.
Friends may call from 2 p.m. until service time Friday at the church.
Arrangements were handled by Gardner-Brockman Funeral Home, 505 Main St.
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SUTTON, Stanley Lee
Source: unknown
Stanley Lee Sutton, 53, Fairbanks, Alaska, died Friday, April 8, 2005, at his home.
Stan was born Dec. 11, 1951, to Junior Sutton and the late Betty (Fletcher) Sutton of Wheatland.
He was a graduate of South Knox High School and had retired from Local 302 Operating Engineers of Fairbanks.
Survivors include one daughter, Betsy R. Johnsen; his father, Junior Sutton; one brother and his wife, Brad and Stacy Sutton of Conyers, Ga.; four sisters and their spouses, Sally Sutton of Washington, D.C., Lynn and Gene Rasner of Wheatland, Debbie and Bill Vieck of Vincennes, and Lisa and Billy Hales of Asheville, N.C.
A private graveside service will be conducted at a later date.
There will be no visitation.
Goodwin Family Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.
- submitted by <unknown>
SWINEHARDT, Ella
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 10 Jan 1920, page 5
Mrs. Ella Swinehardt, aged sixty-one years, died at 1:30 o'clock Friday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. E. Lawson, 308 North Third street. Death was due to cancer and was not unexpected as she had been bedfast for the past two months.
The deceased is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Lawson, one son, Roy E. Robinson, of this city, one sister, Mrs Addie McCoy, of near Shelbyville, Ind., the three brothers, John Weathers, of St. Louis, Sherman Weathers, of DeSota, Mo., and Samuel Weathers, of Indianapolis.
The funeral services will be condcuted Sunday morning at 9 o'clock from the Lawson residence. Rev. L. C. Howe, pastor of the First Christion [sic] church, officiating. The body will be taken overland to Martinsville, Ill., for interment.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
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