December 28, 2004

Adelia A. Hetz
Adelia A. Hetz, 97, of Cape Coral, Florida, passed away December 23, 2004. She was born April 10, 1907 in Milan.
Survivors include one son, Timothy J. Hetz, Sr. (Regina James) of Cape Coral, Florida; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two step great-grandchildren. Husband, James F. Hetz in 1966; her parents, Fred and Anna Winters; one sister, Ruth Wolferding; and two brothers preceded her in death, Clifford W. Winters and Stanley Winters.
Harvey-Engelhardt-Metz Funeral Home and Crematory, 1600 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, Fl has handled funeral arrangements.

Carolyn Ferry
Carolyn Ferry, 74, of Rising Sun, passed away at her home on December 24, 2004. She was born August 2, 1930 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of Homer and Frances Klein Wilson. She was married to David Ferry who preceded her in death in 1999.
She is survived by five sons, David Ferry (Vickie) of Cleves, Nick Ferry (Rosie) of Cincinnati, Vincent Ferry of Bennington, Rick Ferry (Dawn) of Rising Sun, Pat Ferrari (Roxanna) of Rising Sun; four daughters, Kathy Hodge (Ray) of Saylor Park, Jeanne Barrows (Terry) and Terri Fancher (Linus) both of Rising Sun, and Rita McAllister (Ronnie) of Napoleon; 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. One son, Ronald Mark Ferry, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Ferry was a homemaker.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 29, at St. Mary's Church in Aurora with burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Humphrey-Taylor Funeral Home, Rising Sun is in charge of the arrangements.

Mary Alice Cannon
Mary Alice Cannon, 80, of Versailles, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2004 at The Palms in Sebring, Florida. She was born in Jennings County on January 4, 1924 the daughter of Andrew and Thena Neilis Updike. She was married to Robert Cannon on July 14, 1942 and he survives.
Other survivors include one daughter, Jeanie Benham and husband Charles of Sellersburg; two grandchildren, Michelle Cannon of Indianapolis and Dusty Benham of Sellersburg; and her life long friend, Martha Lee Green of North Vernon. Her parents and one son, Michael Cannon preceded her in death.
Mrs. Cannon was a member of the First Christian Church of North Vernon and had worked as a librarian for the Tyson Library in Versailles.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 30 at 1 p.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. John Scudder officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Burial will be in the Vernon Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be made at skfuneralhome.com

Mary Bernice
(Brown) Magness
Mary Bernice (Brown) Magness, 79, of Vevay, died Wednesday, December 22, 2004 at King's Daughters' Hospital in Madison. She was born November 25, 1925 in Switzerland County the daughter of Clarence Brown and Bernice McKenzie Brown, both deceased. She married Glenn Magness in 1952 and he preceded her in death.
Survivors include one son, Terry Magness of Madison; four grandchildren, Edward Gavin Magness and wife Tonya, Jeremy Scott Magness and wife Jackie, Terry Justin Magness and fiancÈe Ashley, Brandon Russell Magness; four sisters, Janice Ramsey of Vevay, Betty Callahan of Westport, Sandy Lanham of Rexville, Loleta Bolden of Tallahassee, FL; five brothers, Clarence Brown of Tallahassee, FL, Jack Brown of Westport, Kenneth Brown of Columbus, Darrell Brown of Vevay, Keith Brown of Seattle, WA; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert L. "Bobby" Brown and Charles Everett Brown and one sister, Virginia Bladen Burton.
Mrs. Magness was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.
Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, December 28, 1:30 p.m. until time of services at the Grandview Chapel in Madison.
Funeral services will follow visitation at the chapel at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the Grandview Memorial Gardens in Madison.
Memorials may go to the St. Jude's Research or American Diabetes Association. Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, Vevay, is in charge of the arrangements.

Ruth H. Rork
Ruth H. Rork, 78, of Osgood, died December 23, 2004 at Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. She was born April 29, 1926 in Hutchinson, MN the daughter of Harry and Alice Tilton Kuntson, both deceased. She married Edward Wesley Rork on February 7, 1948 and he preceded her in death on March 15, 1987.
Survivors include three sons, Charles Rork of Batesville, David Rork of Gurely, AL, Michael Rork of Osgood; four daughters, Carol Hunter of Greensburg, Linda Hilton of Osgood, Faith Baughan of Osgood, Sandra Brown of Horseshoebend, AR; fourteen grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Elenora Elder.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 29, 12-2 p.m. at Neal's Funeral Home in Osgood.
Funeral services will follow visitation at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the Grandview Cemetery in Madison.
Memorials may go to the American Cancer Society.
Neal's Funeral Home, Osgood, is in charge of the arrangements.

December 21, 2004

Clyde Schwipps
Clyde Schwipps, 82, of Moores Hill, died Sunday, December 19, 2004 at Manderley Health Care at Osgood. He was born February 19, 1922 in Dearborn County the son of Charles and Hazel (Griener) Schwipps. He married Luella Puente Schwipps on May 3, 1941 and she survives.
Other survivors include three sons, Donald (Marilyn) Schwipps of Milan, Richard (Mary Lou) Schwipps of Milan, George (Jennifer) Schwipps of Milan; eight grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren. One grandchild, Jeffrey Schwipps, preceded him in death.
Mr. Schwipps was a retired farmer and truck driver and was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church at Stumpke's Corner. He served in the Army Air Corp in WWII and was a member of the Milan American Legion Post #235.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 22, 10-12 noon at Sibbett-Moore Funeral Home, Moores Hill. Funeral services will follow visitation, 12 noon at the funeral home with Rev. Richard Macky officiating. Burial will be in the Hogan Hill Cemetery, Moores Hill with military graveside services conducted by the Milan American Legion.
Memorials may be given to the Milan Food Pantry or Milan Legion Post #235.

December 14, 2004

Bernadine
James Stoeffler
Bernadine James Stoeffler, 100, of New Alsace, died Thursday, December 9, 2004 at the Waters of Batesville. She was born January 15, 1904 in Reading, OH the daughter of Charles and Anna Hagenschneider Sentker, both deceased. She married William G. James and then William H. Stoeffler and they both preceded her in death.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Dorothy James of New Alsace; one daughter-in-law, Virginia James of Glendale, OH; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, William T. James; one grandson, Roger James; seven sisters, Agnes, Tillie, Margaret, Eleanor, Mary, Rose and Ida; and one brother, Carl Sentker.
Mrs. Stoeffler was a homemaker. She entertained patrons at the Old Brick Tavern in Penntown for 16 years, was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in New Alsace and also belonged to the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW in Batesville.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 13, 11 a.m. at St. Paul Church in New Alsace with Rev. Harold Rightor officiating.
Burial was in the St. Paul Cemetery. Memorials may go to the Sunman Life Squad, Oldenburg Academy or the Masses.
Cook Funeral Home, Sunman, was in charge of the arrangements.

Charles "Abe" Abrams
Services are pending for Charles "Abe" Abrams, 66, of Napoleon at Neal's Funeral Home, Osgood.

Dallie Wells
Dallie Wells, 94, of Dillsboro, died Wednesday, December 8, 2004 at the Waters of Dillsboro Manor. She was born August 11, 1910 in Smithboro, Kentucky, the daughter of Samuel Franklin and Matilda Watts. She married Joe Wells and he preceded her in death.
Survivors include three daughters, Mildred "Midge" (Wells) Hylton of Dillsboro, Hilda (Wells) Brashears of Milan, Mary Jo (Wells) Disney of Sunman; three sons, Samuel John Wells of Lake Havasu City, AZ, Norman Allen Wells of Brewton, AL, Billy Ray Wells of Crab Orchard, TN; 21 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; and 44 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, Elizabeth (Franklin) Buchanan, Callie (Franklin) Gibson, Agnes (Franklin) Franklin; and two brothers, Lawrence Franklin, and Forrest Franklin.
Mrs. Wells was a homemaker, and a member of the Dillsboro Senior Citizens Club.
Funeral services were held Saturday, December 11, at 10:30 a.m. at the Ulrich-Filter Funeral Home, Dillsboro. Burial was in the Oakdale Cemetery, Dillsboro.

Della L. Heimsath
Della L. Heimsath, 90, of Holton, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2004 at the St. Vincent Jennings Hospital in North Vernon. She was born at Delaware on March 29, 1914 the daughter of William and Claudia Horton Ensinger. She was married to Marvin Heimsath on November 15, 1936 and he preceded her in death on January 14, 1965.
Mrs. Heimsath was a 1932 graduate of Holton High School and operated Holton Sundries in Holton from 1945 to 1995. She was a member of the Holton United Methodist Church.
Survivors include one sister, Viola Pickett of Holton along with several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Floyd and Lee Ensinger.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 14, 5-8 p.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 15, 11 a.m. at the Holton United Methodist Church with Rev. Dennis Hadler and Rev. John Scudder officiating.
Burial will be in the Holton Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the church in care of the funeral home. Online condolences available at www.skfuneralhome.com.

Denny F. Thomas
Denny F. Thomas, 58, died Sunday, December 5, 2004. He was born the son of Hollis and Maurine Thomas and they survive.
Other survivors include his wife Denise (Urk) Thomas; children, Denise (Scott) Bishop, Darren (Francine) Thomas, Daniel (Ashley) Thomas, Dustin Thomas; grandchildren, Emily, Gabrielle and Cole Thomas, Cory Bishop, Taylor, Paige and Maggi Bosse, and Orlon Hardin; brothers and sisters, Darrel (Crystal) Thomas, Karen (Tom English) Bauer; sister-in-law, JoAnn Keidotting, Rosemary (Robert) Bauer and Cindy Urk; aunt Maxine Butler; and many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Thomas was a 1965 graduate of Hughes High School. He was a coach for 32 years in Little League baseball, football and basketball for Delhi Township and Milan.
Funeral services were held Friday, December 10, 10 a.m. at the Vitt, Stermer & Anderson Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to Children's Hospital Juvenile Arthritis, Division of Rheumatology or to the Western Kentucky University, Army ROTC Ranger Company.

James T. Franklin
James T. Franklin, 85, of Osgood, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2004 at the Manderley Health Care Center in Osgood. He was born at Chicago on September 15, 1919 the son of Paul Victor and Laura Allen Franklin. He was married to Ida Lucille Volz on June 12, 1938 and she survives.
Other survivors include his daughter, Joyce Miller and husband Ralph of Osgood; five grandchildren, James Miller and wife Bonnie of Holton, Sheri Deaton of Vevay, Jon Miller and Sharon of Holton, Merri Price of Batesville, Teri Henry of Cincinnati, OH; thirteen great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marietta Hackman of Osgood, Joan Hammon of Orlando, FL; and one sister-in-law, Nellie Franklin of Marianna, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Paul Franklin Jr., Robert Franklin, Charles Franklin and Floyd Franklin.
Mr. Franklin was a 1938 graduate of Osgood High School and was an Army veteran of WWII where he served in the 119th Infantry Regiment and the 30th Infantry Division. He received the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in battle at Aladorf, Germany on November 26, 1944. Other military honors included three Bronze Stars, the Combat Infantry Badge, EAME Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.
Mr. Franklin retired from Seagrams in 1979. He was a member of the Osgood United Methodist Church, the Osgood American Legion, the Napoleon VFW, and was a former member of the Osgood Fire Department.
Funeral services will be held today, Tuesday, December 14 at 11 a.m. at the Osgood United Methodist Church with Rev. Rob Rixman officiating.
Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles with military graveside rites conducted by the Osgood American Legion.
Memorials may be given to the Hospice of Margaret Mary Hospital or the Osgood United Methodist Church in care of the funeral home.
Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home, Versailles is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences available at www.skfuneralhome.com.

Mary T. Bergeron
Mary T. Bergeron, 91, of Milan, died Wednesday, December 8, 2004 at the Waters Health Care in Batesville. She was born August 2, 1913 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Fred J. and Margaret (Hallahan) Schrei, both deceased. She married Herve A. Bergeron in 1938 and he preceded her in death in 1962.
Survivors include two sons, Herve Bergeron of Milan, Fred Bergeron of Vancouver, WA; three daughters, Mary Margaret Lynch of Batesville, Frances (Fran) Strength of Port Aransas, TX, Ellen Bergeron of San Francisco, CA; twenty-one grandchildren; and twenty-two great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Bergeron was a bookkeeper for Bennett Ford in Cincinnati for many years. She was also a member of St. Charles Catholic Church in Milan.
Memorial services were held Saturday, December 11, 1 p.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Milan with Fathers Frank Eckstein and Patrick Beidelman officiating.
Memorials may go to the Milan Rescue 30, Waters Health Care at Batesville or Margaret Mary Community Hospital.
Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, Milan, was in charge of the arrangements.

Zoey Lee
Banschbach-Russ
Zoey Lee Banschbach-Russ of Cincinnati, OH died Thursday, December 9, 2004. She was born Wednesday, December 17, 2003 in Cincinnati, OH the daughter of Daniel Lee Russ and Brittany Loren Banschbach and they survive in Cincinnati, OH.
Survivors include her maternal grandparents, Sharon and Jeff Banschbach of Lawrenceburg; paternal grandparents, Cameron and Mary Russ of Cincinnati, OH; two maternal great-grandparents, Tom and Peggy Largent of Aurora, Bob and Loretta Banschbach of Lawrenceburg; paternal great-grandmother, Delores Lambert of Cincinnati, OH; and paternal great-grandparents, Otis and Judy Duckworth of Patriot.
Zoey was a member of The Great Commission Church in Cincinnati, OH and the First Baptist Church in Aurora. She was also associated with the Families of SMA Organization.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 13, 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Aurora with Pastor Frank Forthman and Pastor Delayno R. Robinson officiating.
Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery in Aurora. Memorials may be made to the Baby Zoey Trust Fund. Fullman Hunger Denney Funeral Home, Aurora, was in charge of the arrangements.

December 7, 2004

Beverly Brooks
Beverly Brooks of Indianapolis died Sunday, December 5, 2004. She was a former Osgood resident.
Visitation will be held Thursday, December 9 from 9-11 a.m. and funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the Little Funeral Home in Beech Grove.

David E. Criswell
David E. Criswell, 66, of Butlerville, died Thursday, December 2, 2004 at his residence. He was born May 2, 1938 in Aurora the son of Calvert Criswell and Mary (Fawley) Criswell. He married Twilah (Tucker) Criswell and she survives in Butlerville.
Other survivors include five daughters, Melody Kay Boyd of Butlervile, Harmonie Lynn Rosenbalm of Columbus, April Dawn Plumlee of North Vernon, Angela Joy Redicker of Butlerville, Jewel Ann Yeager of North Vernon; two sisters, Henrietta Heilman and Paulann Criswell both of North Vernon; fifteen grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Mr. Criswell was a heavy equipment operator and also a truck driver. He served in the National Guard and graduated from North Vernon High School. He also worked at Cummins Engine Co. from 1965 to 1975.
Funeral services were held Sunday, December 5, 2 p.m. at Union Flat Rock Baptist Church with Rev. Jack Suit officiating.
Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials may go to the Hospice of Jennings County or the Southeast Baptist Youth Camp.
Pickett Funeral Home, North Vernon, was in charge of the arrangements.

Dorothy Y. Nunlist
Dorothy Y. Nunlist, 69, of Oldenburg, died Friday, December 3, 2004 at Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. She was born August 3, 1935 in Hamilton, OH the daughter of Roy Johnson and Sylvia Chandler Johnson, both deceased. She married Gerald Nunlist on December 1, 1951 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Oldenburg and he preceded her in death on October 12, 1995.
Survivors include two daughters, Jo Ann Peters of Metamora, Geralynn Goldsmith of Oldenburg; two sons, Michael Nunlist of Oldenburg, Roy Nunlist of Oldenburg; two brothers, Jack Johnson of Phoenix, AZ, Jerry Johnson of Chicago, IL; one sister, Jaunita Jackson of Phoenix, AZ; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by five sisters and one brother.
Mrs. Nunlist was a homemaker and a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Oldenburg.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 6, 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church with Rev. John Turnbull, O.F.M. officiating.
Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials may go to the Holy Family Religious Education Fund.
Weigel Funeral Home, Batesville, was in charge of the arrangements.

Glenn Richard Meyer
Glenn Richard Meyer, 86, of Napoleon, died Sunday, December 5, 2004 at Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. He was born November 8, 1918 in Batesville the son of William and Emma (Schappert) Meyer, both deceased. He married Pearl Woliung on June 28, 1947 in Sunman and she preceded him in death on December 13, 1998.
Survivors include one daughter, Judy (Paul) Long of Pleasant Plain, OH; six sons, Ronald Glenn (Linda) Meyer of Cross Plains, David Wayne Meyer of Batesville, William (Ella) Meyer of Batesville, Mark (Nancy) Meyer of Batesville, Ricky (Karen) Meyer of Purcellville, VA, Randy (Linda) Meyer of Milan; and thirteen grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Holly Meyer and two brothers, Ellsworth and Ray Meyer.
Mr. Meyer was employed at Union Furniture for 28 years and then sold Rawleigh products for 33 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII where he received a Bronze Star. He was also a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Batesville, the Napoleon VFW, was a church elder and past board president, past Sunday school teacher and superintendent of the Sunday school board and also the church men's brotherhood.
Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, December 7, 5-8 p.m. at Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 8, 11 a.m. at St. John United Church of Christ with Rev. David Johnston officiating.
Burial will be in the church cemetery with military graveside rites. Memorials may go to the St. John Church or the Napoleon VFW.

Joseph Harlan Linville
Joseph Harlan Linville, 78, of Shelbyville, died Sunday, December 5, 2004 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. He was born in Shelby County the son of Luther C. Linville and Nola M. Barnard, both deceased. He married Roberta Jean Cheatham on December 30, 1945 and she preceded him in death on June 21, 2001.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Dennis (Barbara A.) Hayes of Versailles; two daughters-in-law, Connie Linville of Mooresville, Christina Linville of Evansville; one brother, John Linville of Morristown; one sister, Wilma Miller of Indianapolis; two sons, Rev. Michael J. Linville of Mooresville, Rev. Melvin E. Linville of Evansville; three granddaughters; four grandsons; and two great-grandchildren.
Mr. Linville was employed with Sears for 20 years, was a custodian with Marion School systems for 21 years and was employed with Carmony-Ewing Funeral Homes for several years. He was a member of the Grace Wesleyan Church and also attended the Little Blue River Friends Church and First Nazarene.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 8, 4-8 p.m. at the Carmony-Ewing Broadway Funeral Home in Shelbyville.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 9, 10 a.m. at the Little Blue River Friends Church in Morristown with Rev. Jerri Cadwallader officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Kenneth E.
" Kenny" Cook
Kenneth E. "Kenny" Cook, 79, of Madison, died Sunday, December 5, 2004 at his residence. He was born September 17, 1925 in Deputy the son of Paul Cline Cook and Thelma Foster Gray Cook, both deceased. He married Ruth (Spencer) Neff on April 30, 2002 and she survives.
Other survivors include three daughters, Terry Lynn Armstrong and husband James of Manassas, VA, Jana Faye Morgan and husband Michael of Indianapolis, Lisa Leigh of Sacramento, CA; one step-daughter, Dr. Janet Renae Kail and husband John Gerald of Fairborn, OH; three step-sons, Dr. Jerry Edward Neff and wife Jan of Bloomington, Gary Lee Neff of Bloomington, James Dean Neff and wife Susan of Concord, NC; five grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Sharon Cook of Rushville, Robert and Nancy Cook of Madison, Lynn and Elaine Cox of Versailles; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Geneva Sams Cook; one infant son, Mark Kenneth Cook; and one brother, William Cook.
Mr. Cook was a 1943 graduate of Hanover High School. He was inducted into the U.S. Army serving as a Sergeant in the Calvary during World War II. He was retired from Cummins-Holset where he worked for 35 years as a tool and cutter grinder. He was also a farmer and a member of the Hanover United Methodist Church.
Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, December 7, 5-8 p.m. and also Wednesday, December 8, 9 a.m. until time of services at Morgan-Webster-Nay Funeral Home in Madison.
Funeral services will follow visitation on Wednesday, December 8, 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Vickie Perkins and Rev. Jim Schell officiating.
Burial will be in the Kent Cemetery in Kent with full military rites conducted by the Jefferson Post 9 of the American Legion. Memorials may go to the Hanover United Methodist Church, the Kent Cemetery Association or the Jefferson County Chapter, American Cancer Society.

Laverne Ilene Lepper
Laverne Ilene Lepper, 79, of Greenwood, died Friday, December 3, 2004. The daughter of George and Ethel (Gookings) Rohlfing, Mrs. Lepper was born January 11, 1925 in Napoleon. She was a sales associate for seven years in better apparel at Lazarus.
Survivors include children, Lyle (Judy) Lepper of Fairland, Robert (Carla) Lepper of New Palestine, Apryl (Greg) Barger of Shelbyville, Jennifer (Raymond) Brooks of New Palestine; one brother, Howard (Sidney) Rohlfing of Napoleon; eleven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond E. Lepper; a son, Richard A. Lepper; her parents, George and Ethel Rohlfing; two sisters, Dorothy Abplanalp and June Russell; three half brothers, Walter Schroder, Horace Schroder and Edward Schroder; and a half sister, Leah Wagner.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shelby County Hospice. Arrangements are entrusted with The Cremation Society of Indiana.

Marjorie
Elizabeth Moenter
Marjorie Elizabeth Moenter, 88, of Batesville, died Monday, December 6, 2004 at her daughter's residence in Terre Haute. She was born November 20, 1916 in Milhousen the daughter of George Washington and Catherine (Hamer) Young, both deceased. She married Edward Bernard Moenter and he preceded her in death.
Survivors include one daughter, Virginia French of Terre Haute and three grandchildren, Tina Wautelet, Sonya Fischmer and Edward French. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Nelson French; three sisters, Louise Reifel, Mildred Miller and Marie Rehberger; and one brother, Irvin Young.
Mrs. Moenter was a publicity chairman for the Fritz Turner Band. She was also a member of St. Louis Church and the past president of Eagles #1130, Batesville VFW and the Legion.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 8, 5-8 p.m. at Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville with a rosary service being held at 6:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday, December 9, 10 a.m. at St. Louis Church with Fr. Alan Hirt officiating.
Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may go to the Area 7 Council on Aging.

Martha
Elizabeth Hartman
Martha Elizabeth Hartman, 90, of Morris, died Sunday, December 5, 2004 at the Waters of Batesville. She was born February 22, 1914 in Morris the daughter of Francis Xaier and Elizabeth (Amberger) Weisenbach, both deceased. She married John H. Hartman at St. Anthony Church in Morris on November 20, 1937 and he preceded her in death on September 29, 2000.
Survivors include one daughter, Elizabeth Ann Stenger of Morris; one son, John A. Hartman of Morris; seven grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Patricia Hartman; one sister, Roumilda Burkhardt; and five brothers, Aloysius, Fr. Raphael O.F.M., Edward, Louis and Victor Weisenbach.
Mrs. Hartman was a former nurse's aid and also a homemaker. She was a member of St. Anthony Church, the Church Ladies Society and the Indiana Farm Bureau.
Visitation will be held Thursday, December 9, 5-8 p.m. at Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville.
Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday, December 10, 10 a.m. at St. Anthony Church with Msgr. Bernard Schmitz officiating.
Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may go to the St. Anthony Church Cemetery.

Mary C. Rennekamp
Mary C. Rennekamp, 89, of St. Mary's, died Sunday, December 5, 2004 at Hospitality Hall in Batesville. She was born December 26, 1914 in Batesville the daughter of John Moorman and Veronica Christ Moorman, both deceased. She married Alois Rennekamp on October 16, 1940 at St. Mary's of the Rock Church and he survives.
Other survivors include three daughters, Darlene Kohlesdorf of Brookville, Charlene Huffmeyer of Napoleon, Mary Lou Giesting of Batesville; six sons, John Rennekamp of Sunman, Donald Rennekamp of Enochsburg, Floyd "Bill" Rennekamp of Greensburg, Kenneth Rennekamp of Greensburg, Vernon "Scrub" Rennekamp of St. Mary's, Dave "Pooch" Rennekamp of St. Mary's; forty-two grandchildren and twenty-eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Emma Siefert; three brothers, Otto "Butch" Moorman, Sylvester "Dick" Moorman and Raymond "Dutch" Moorman; and one grandson.
Mrs. Rennekamp was a homemaker. She was also a member of St. Mary's of the Rock Church.
Visitation will be held Friday, December 10, 4-8 p.m. at Weigel Funeral Home in Batesville.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 11, 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's of the Rock Church with Fr. Harold Rightor officiating.
Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may go to the St. Mary's Church Window Fund.