November 29, 2005

Alvin H. Muckerheide
Alvin H. Muckerheide, 79, of Cincinnati, OH, died Wednesday, November 23, 2005 at his residence. He was born in Batesville June 22, 1926, the son of Leo Muckerheide, Sr. and Eleonora Jansing Muckerheide and they preceded him in death. He married Dorothy Stenger on July 10, 1948 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Oldenburg, and she preceded him in death.
Survivors include sons Lynn of Omaha, NE; Dan of Kansas City, MO; and Mike of Hebron, KY; sister Marian of Cincinnati, and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Helen and brother Leo, Jr.
Mr. Muckerheide was an Army veteran of WWII. He was a metal worker for Batesville Casket Co. for 40 years, retiring in 1988. He was a member of the American Legion Post #530 in Cincinnati.
Funeral services were Saturday, November 26 at the St. Louis Catholic Church, Oldenburg, with Rev. Daniel Mahan officiating. Burial was at the Holy Family Catholic Cemetery in Oldenburg.
The Weigel Funeral Home in Batesville was in charge of the arrangements.

Donald Keith
Hornberger
Donald Keith Hornberger, 49, of Sunman passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at his residence. He was born December 29, 1955 in Batesville, the son of Donald F. and Joy Cardinal Hornberger. He married Donna Clements on November 11, 1978 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Manchester and she survives.
Other survivors include mother, Joy Hornberger of Milan; daughter Mindy and her fiancÈe Rick Reilman of Milan; brothers Kevin and wife Rita of Brookville; Kendall and wife Diana of Milan; Kris and wife Valerie of Milan; three step-grandsons; one niece and six nephews; plus aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Mr. Hornberger was a farmer, and also worked as a mechanic at New Point Stone Co. He was a member of the St. Pius Catholic Church.
Funeral services were Saturday, November 26 at the St. Pius Catholic Church with Fr. Frank Eckstein officiating. Burial was in the St. Pius Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the St. Pius Church Cemetery, Sunman Life Squad or to Hospice of Margaret-Mary Community Hospital.

ErmaLinda S.
Romweber
ErmaLinda S. Romweber, 94, of Batesville, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. She was born December 14, 1910 in Morris, the daughter of George Francis and Petronella (Doll) Siefert and they preceded her in death. She married George H. Romweber on April 9, 1932 in Indianapolis and he also preceded her in death.
Survivors include sisters Martha Bedel of Morris and Alma Armstrong of Dayton, OH, numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by sisters Helen Bischoff, Roseanna Holtegel and Joan Tekulve; brothers Ralph, Dr. Paul and Richard Siefert.
Mrs. Romweber was a payroll and expense clerk at Romweber, Inc. before retiring. She was a charter and founding member of the Margaret Mary Community Hospital Guild, a member of St. Louis Church and its Ladies Society, Knights of St. John’s Ladies Auxiliary, Oldenburg Academy Alumni Associate and was a Red Cross Nurses Aid since 1942 at Margaret Mary Community Hospital.
Funeral services were Saturday, November 26 at the St. Louis Catholic Church in Batesville with Fr. Bill Farris, O.F.M. officiating. Burial was at the St. Louis Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the Gibault School. Weigel Funeral Home in Batesville was in charge of the arrangements.

John N. Lightfoot
John N. Lightfoot, 72, of Osgood, passed away Friday, November 25, 2005 at the Heritage House in Greensburg. He was born at McKenzie, Tennessee on December 4, 1932 the son of Noah and Imogene Spivey Lightfoot. He was married to Nadine Jones on September 11, 1954 and she survives.
Other survivors include one son Joel Lightfoot and his wife Laura of Brownsburg; three grandchildren Erica Stryczek and her husband Aaron, Brandon Lightfoot and Jerrica Faulkner.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter Lisa.
Mr. Lightfoot was a 1950 graduate of Indianapolis Washington High School and attended the Indiana Business College. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and had been employed with General Motors for 23 years. He was a member of the Washington Baptist Church and the Ripley County Gideon's.
Funeral services will be held today, November 29 at 12:00 p.m. at the Washington Baptist Church with Rev. Bruce Fitzsimmons officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be today from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church.
Memorials may be given to the Gideon’s. The Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles is in charge of the arrangements.

Mike “Woody” A. Heath
Mike “Woody” A. Heath, 56, of Seymour, passed away at his residence. He was born September 18, 1949, the son of Andrew and Katie (Marsh) Purcell of Batesville and they survive.
Survivors also include step-father Phillip Purcell; brother Jerry W. and wife Beverly of Vevay; sister Donna Sue (Lawrence) Dean of Batesville; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by sister, Patricia Mae “Patty” Heath.
Mr. Heath was a member of the Church of Christ and attended First Baptist Church.
Graveside funeral services were Sunday, November 27 at the Reddington Cemetery with Rev. Bruce Cochran officiating.
The Voss Funeral Home in was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be given to the Church of Christ or First Baptist Church.

Raymond W. Lauber
Raymond W. Lauber, 90, of Osgood, passed away Monday, November 28, 2005 at Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. He was born September 10, 1915 in Sunman, the son of August and Estella Ellis Lauber and they preceded him in death. He married Mabel Mary Huffmeyer on April 18, 1942 and she preceded him in death on November 14, 2003.
Survivors include sons Irvin and wife Brenda of Plant City, FL; David of Columbus; Bill and wife Amy of Osgood; daughters Linda and husband Roger Furlow of Osgood; Glenna and husband Gary Goforth of Dillsboro; sisters Myrtle Hixson of Cincinnati and Estella Fletcher of Milan; 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by brothers Harvey and Elmer; sisters Ilene Allen, Anna Marie Couch and Betty Segrest, and one great-grandchild.
Mr. Lauber was an Army veteran of WWII. He was a farmer and sold Rawleigh Products. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Napoleon, Wm A. Gilland American Legion Post #267 of Osgood and Keene Henneke VFW Post #9987 of Napoleon.
Visitation will be Wednesday, November 30, 4-7:00 p.m. at Neal’s Funeral Home, 306 S. Walnut Street, Osgood. He will lie in state at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Napoleon on Thursday, December 1 from 10-11:00 a.m. Funeral services will follow. Burial will be at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Napoleon with graveside military services will be conducted by Keene Henneke VFW of Napoleon and the Wm. A. Gilland American Legion Post Osgood.
Memorials may be given to St. John’s Church.

Rosemary Vanosdol
Rosemary Vanosdol, 68, of Versailles, formerly of Canaan, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2005 at the University Hospital in Cincinnati. She was born at Milan on September 30, 1938 the daughter of Elmer and Edna Pettit Poling. She was married to Albert Vanosdol and he preceded her in death on September 9, 2001.
Survivors include two daughters, Rhonda Thieman and her husband Randy of Cross Plains and Rita Vanosdol of Madison; one son Rick Vanosdol of Versailles; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild; two sisters, Sharon Sawyer of Elrod and Jean Sawyer of Hamilton, OH.
Mrs. Vanosdol was a 1955 graduate of Vevay High School and was a 48-year employee of US Shoe in Vevay. She was a member of the Cross Plains Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held Monday, November 28 at the Cross Plains Baptist Church with Rev. Troy Dean officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the donors’ choice. The Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles was in charge of arrangements.

Russell B. “Russ” Hamilton
Russell B. “Russ” Hamilton, 87, of Greendale, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2005 at Milan. He was born May 28, 1918 in Ghent, KY, the son of Otis and Pearl Furnish Hamilton and they preceded him in death. He married Mary Fulton Hamilton and she also preceded him in death.
Survivors include daughter Sharon Kay Craft of Murfreesboro, TN; sister Ruth Baylor of Milan; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson.
Mr. Hamilton was the owner and operator of a General Motors dealership. He was a member of Dillsboro American Legion Post 292, Hamline Chapel UMC, Fraternal Order of Masons, Scottish Rite-Murat Temple, Southeastern Shrine Club and a volunteer at the Dearborn County Hospital Auxiliary.
Visitation will be today, Tuesday, November 29 at the Fitch-Denney Funeral Home, 455 Ridge Avenue, Lawrenceburg. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, November 30 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hamline Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Sam Chizmar officiating. Burial will follow in the Greendale Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the Hamline Chapel United Methodist Church or donors’ choice.

Samuel Webster
Stickelman
Samuel Webster Stickelman, 77, of Holton, passed away Friday, November 25, 2005 at St. Vincent Jennings Hospital in North Vernon. He was born January 23, 1928 at New Lisbon, the son of Opha and Nellie Webster Stickelman and they preceded him in death. He married Velma Faye Beach on March 21, 1951 and she survives.
Survivors also include daughter Cynthia Ann Melton of Holton; brother Robert Stickelman of Richmond; sisters Clara Nell Caswell of Dupont and Mary Whitehouse of New Castle; and grandchildren Samuel Melton of Holton and Rachael Curl of Holton.
He was preceded in death by brothers Charles, Ronald, Harold, John and Horace Stickelman; and sisters Elsie Higginbothon, Dorothy Branham and Hilda Sheets.
Mr. Stickelman was a Korean War Army veteran and worked at Seagram’s for over 40 years, retiring in the 1980’s. He was a member of Napoleon Keene Henneke VFW Post, the Holton Christian Church and a 53-year member of the Holton Fire Department. He was precinct committeeman for Otter Creek One for over 50 years and a past member of the Holton Water Board.
Funeral services are today, Tuesday, November 29 at 11:00 a.m. at the Holton Christian Church. Burial will be at the Holton Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the Holton Fire Department or Holton Christian Church. Neal’s Funeral Home in Osgood was in charge of arrangements.

Sharon Loomis
Sharon Loomis, 59, of Sunman, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2005 at her residence. She was born September 22, 1946 in Harrison, OH, the daughter of Emil and Jean Smith Poye and they preceded her in death. She married James R. Loomis and he survives.
Survivors include daughters Nikko Rumgay of Batesville and Leah Lancaster of Osgood; sons Danny Patrick of Cleveland, OH and James Loomis of Batesville; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Loomis was a homemaker.
Funeral services were Monday, November 28 at the Little Memory Church of Old Regular Baptist of Jesus Christ. Burial was at the Little Memory Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the family toward expenses c/o Leah Lancaster, 430 W. Fairground Rd - Lot 5, Osgood IN 47037. Cook Funeral Home of Sunman assisted the family with arrangements.

Velena M. O’Connell Hassfurder
Velena M. O’Connell Hassfurder, 94, of Madison, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2005 at The Waters of Clifty Falls in Madison. She was born March 8, 1911 in Switzerland County, the daughter of Berkley and Nannie Claghorn O’Connell and they preceded her in death. She married Earl Hassfurder on February 7, 1927 and he also preceded her in death.
Survivors include sons Harold and wife Lucille Hassfurder of Madison and Norman of Madison; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
She was preceded in death by step-father Les Wiley; companion and friend Ed LaVelle; daughter Nancy Carolyn Hunt; daughter-in-law Fern Ackerman Hassfurder; sisters and brothers-in-law Elma and Bill Ross, and Corrine and Bill Northern; brother and sister-in-law Vernon and Mary O’Connell; niece Karolyn Flannery and nephew Vernon Berkley O’Connell.
Mrs. Hassfurder was a graduate of Vevay High School. She worked at the Little Kiddie Folk Shoppe in Madison for several years. She also worked for the Charlestown Ammunition Plant and at the Jefferson Proving Ground. She owned and operated the Red Top Cab service for several years. Hassfurder volunteered as a docent and was a member of Historic Madison, Inc. She participated in RSVP; Ladies of the Madison Moose Lodge, serving as a past officer; Ladies Auxiliary of Jefferson Post 9 of the American Legion; member of the former Madison Eagles Lodge and Madison Pilot Club, serving as a past officer. She attended the West Madison United Methodist Church and Faith Covenant Church.
Funeral services were Sunday, November 27 at the Morgan-Webster-Nay Funeral Home in Madison with Rev. David Leland and Rev. Judy Howard-Snell officiating. Burial was at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Madison.
Memorials may be given to Alzheimer’s Research, Moose Haven or the Madison Pilot Club. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.morganwebsternay. com.

November 22, 2005

Anita Steele
Anita Steele, 73, of Milan, died Thursday, November 17, 2005 at Margaret Mary Community Hospital, Batesville. She was born August 13, 1932 in Milan the daughter of Howard and Violett Marie (Loomis) Justice.
Survivors include one son, Jack Steele of Moores Hill; one brother, Leo Justice of Milan; four sisters, Nina Davies of Dillsboro, Elaina Gray of Milan, Bessie Lamkin of Aurora, Sherry Henson of Scottsburg; five grandchildren and several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Howard Steele; two sisters and one brother.
She was a self employed seamstress and babysitter. She was a member of the Milan Legion Auxiliary.
Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, November 21, from 9 a.m. until the time of funeral services at 11 a.m. at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, Milan with Pastor Lamar Brown officiating.
Memorials may be given to the family.

Luella V. Voegele
Luella V. Voegele, 86, of Dillsboro, died Thursday, November 17, 2005 at the Waters of Dillsboro. She was born August 9, 1919 in Reading, Ohio the daughter of William and Lillian (Kuntz) Pfenning, both deceased. She married Eugene E. Voegele on October 18, 1941 and he preceded her in death on July 19, 2000.
Survivors include five sons, Eugene of Vevay, Gerald of Reading, Ohio, Robert of Clearwater, Florida, Michael (Cathleen) of Batavia, Ohio, Brian (Carla) of West Chester, Ohio; three daughters, Carol (Bill) Greenwood of Cincinnat, Anita (Jim) Grehl of Dillsboro, Shelia (Steve) Lehrter of Reading, Ohio; one sister, Rita Meyer of Cincinnati; four brothers, Ken and Jim Pfening of Reading, Ohio, Paul Pfening of Roschester, NY, Bill Pfening of Cincinnati; 21 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by one son, Dennis Voegele, four brothers and one sister.
Mrs. Voegele was a homemaker and a member of the St. Charles Catholic Church in Milan and the St. Rose Auxiliary Ladies Society in Reading.
Funeral services were held Monday, November 21, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Charles Catholic Church, Milan with Father Frank Eckstein officiating. Burial was in the St. John’s Cemetery, Osgood.
Memorials may be made to the Parkinsons Wellness Center through Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, Milan.

Roberta Anne Schulz
Roberta Anne Schulz, 58, of Cincinnati, OH, died Sunday, November 20, 2005 at her residence. She was born June 6, 1948 in Cincinnati, OH, the daughter of Robert and Dolores (Vogelsang) Greiner.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Catholic Church.
Survivors include son Michael Schulz; two daughters Susan and Angela Schulz; granddaughter Kristen and, sister Gerrie Driggers of Dillsboro.
Visitation will be Friday, November 25 from 9-10:30 a.m. at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, South Main Street, Milan. Funeral mass will follow at the St. Charles Catholic Church in Milan with Fr. Frank Eckstein officiating. Burial will be in the St. Charles Catholic Cemetery, Milan.
Memorials may be given to the Milan Food Pantry or St. Charles Alter Renovation Fund.

Veronica June Holman
Veronica June Holman, 58, of Greensburg, died Thursday, November 17, 2005 at the Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Greensburg. She was born December 31, 1946 in Milan the daughter of John and Martha Marie (Effinger) Holman.
She is survived by one brother, David C. (Dolly) Holman of Greensburg; one sister, Patricia Ann Fife of Yorktown and several nieces and nephews. Her parents preceded her in death.
She was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 21 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greensburg with Msgr. Harold Knueven officiating. Interment was in the St. Magdalene Catholic Cemetery in Madison.
Memorials may be made to the Decatur County Hospice.
Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home, Greensburg was in charge of the arrangements..

November 15, 2005

Dennis Frank Jones
Dennis Frank Jones, 65, of Dillsboro, passed away Friday, November 11, 2005 at his residence. He was born July 2, 1940 in Walton, KY, the son of Raymond and Mildred (Chichester) Jones. His father preceded him in death. He married Theodora Graves and she also preceded him in death.
Survivors include mother Mildred (Chichester) Jones of Norwood, OH; daughter Gabrielle (Jones) Jones of Dillsboro and brother Tom Jones of Norwood, OH.
Mr. Jones was a truck driver. He was a member of the National Muzzleloaders & Rifles Association, the National Knife Collectors Association, a charter member of the Republican National Committee, assistant scoutmaster of the Boy Scouts of America, a greeter in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and high priest group leader.
Funeral Services will be today, Tuesday, November 15, at 8:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, 6168 Martha North Drive, Aurora. Burial will be at the New Bethel Cemetery in Verona, KY. Ulrich Filter Funeral Home, Dillsboro, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be given to the Dearborn County Cancer Fund.

Ferdinand
F. Abplanalp
Ferdinand F. Abplanalp, 90, of Batesville, died Thursday, November 10, 2005 at Hospitality Hall in Batesville. He was born August 14, 1915 in Napoleon the son of Peter and Cecelia Brunner Abplanalp, both deceased. He married Mary Bunyard Abplanalp on April 27, 1946 at St. Louis Church in Batesville and she survives.
Other survivors include four daughters, Sue Wissel of Batesville, Nancy Schuetz of Indianapolis, Barbara Nolting of Greensburg, Judy Luhring of Batesville; ten grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five sisters, Sophia Young, Theresa Goldschmidt, Elsie Fasbinder, Rosemarie Rennekamp and Celestine Enneking and three brothers, Ernest, Harry and Vincent Abplanalp.
Mr. Abplanalp was an electrician for Public Service of Indiana retiring in 1980. He was a WWII Navy veteran and a former member of the Batesville Volunteer Fire Department and the Batesville Termites semi-pro baseball team.
Funeral services were held Monday, November 14, 10 a.m. at St. Louis Church in Batesville with Rev. Gregory Bramlage officiating.
Burial was in the St. Louis Cemetery. Memorials may go to the Batesville Volunteer Fire Department or to St. Nicholas School.
Weigel Funeral Home, Batesville, was in charge of the arrangements.

George Stanley
George Stanley, 81, of Dillsboro, died Thursday, November 10, 2005 at Dearborn County Hospital in Lawrenceburg. He was born February 20, 1924 in Dillsboro the son of Tom Stanley and Marie McCulley, both deceased. He married Betty M. (Seifelt) Stanley and she survives. He was a septic tank service owner.
Other survivors include two sons, Kenneth “Kenny” Stanley of Rising Sun, Jerry Stanley of Dillsboro; two daughters, Laura (Stanley) Lyons of Aurora, Bonnie Walston of Dillsboro; one brother, Bill Stanley of W. Frankfort, IL; one sister, Nora (Stanley) Renn of W. Frankfort, IL; twelve grandchildren; and twenty great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Donald Stanley.
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 12, 10:30 a.m. at Ulrich Filter Funeral Home in Dillsboro.
Burial was in the Oakdale Cemetery in Dillsboro. Memorials may go to the Dillsboro Fire Department or the Dearborn County Cancer Fund.

Joseph G. Wanstrath
Joseph G. Wanstrath, 72, of Greensburg, died Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at Odd Fellows Home in Greensburg. He was born March 5, 1933 in Decatur County the son of Joseph Wanstrath and Josephine Thie Wanstrath, both deceased.
Survivors include one sister, Ariene Johnson of Chesapeake, VA; two nephews; and one niece.
Mr. Wanstrath was a self-employed logger before retiring. He was also an Army veteran of the Korean War.
Graveside funeral services were held Monday, November 14, 10:15 a.m. at St. John’s Cemetery in Enochsburg.
Weigel Funeral Home, Batesville, was in charge of the arrangements.

Loretta (Rita) Fields
Loretta (Rita) Fields, 57, of Moores Hill passed away Thursday, November 10, 2005 at Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. She was born July 15, 1948 in Cumberland, KY, the daughter of John and Louie (Fouts) Sturgill both deceased. She married Marshall “Red” Fields who preceded her in death in 1991.
Survivors include sons Victor and wife Jill Halpin of Cincinnati, OH; John and wife Pamela Halpin of Hamilton, OH; and Sean Tomka of Moores Hill; brother Clyde Sturgill of Canaan; sisters Anita McKinley of Moores Hill; Verda Smith of St. Augustine, FL; Barbara Smith of St. Augustine, FL; Delores Gail Strickland of Castlehayne, NC; and Linda Joyce Zeigler of St. Augustine, FL; and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by five brothers.
Mrs. Fields was employed at the Pine Knoll Assisted Living Center in Lawrenceburg.
Graveside services are today, Tuesday, November 15, at 2:00 p.m. at Huff Cemetery, Cumberland, KY.
Memorials may be given to the Moores Hill Senior Citizens Center.

Neva V. Rea
Neva V. Rea, 85, of Dabney, passed away Friday, November 11, 2005 at her residence. She was born April 6, 1920 near Versailles, the daughter of Marshall and Estelle Fox Jackson both deceased. She married Raymond Laswell on August 19, 1938, and he preceded her in death on January 7, 1943. She married Wilcie Rea on June 6, 1953 and he survives.
Survivors also include son Rev. Mearl Laswell and wife Beverly of Sunrise Beach, MO; daughters Marilynn Adams and husband Bob of Reynoldsburg, OH; Myrna Cox and husband Doug of Holton; brothers Willard Jackson of Versailles; Kenneth Jackson of Osgood; Hubert Jackson and wife Eva of Versailles; and Marion Jackson and wife Jaleh of Terre Haute; grandchildren Dana Naugle, Kara Ahrens, Kendra Eden, Katy Laswell, Chris Cox and Kassey Cox; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by sisters Ruth Carter and Margaret Jobst and grandson Doug Laswell.
Mrs. Rea was a homemaker and a member of the Dabney Baptist Church and the Riley Cheer Guild. She was a former employee of the Delaney Wood Heel Factory in Versailles.
Funeral services are today, Tuesday, November 15 at 10:30 a.m. at the Dabney Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Cole and Rev. Mearl Laswell officiating. Burial will be in the Holton Cemetery. Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be given to the Dabney Baptist Church Building Fund or the Hospice of the Margaret Mary Hospital.

Robert William “Bob” Starkey, Sr.
Robert William “Bob” Starkey, Sr., 93, of Butlerville passed away Sunday, November 6, 2005 at Manderley Healthcare Center in Osgood. He was born December 11, 1911 in Butlerville, the son of Mort and Edith Starkey, and they preceded him in death. Mr. Starkey married first wife Ruth Kiser in 1922 and she preceded him in death. He married Bernice Mills on February 7, 1948 in Scottsburg and she also preceded him in death.
Survivors include sons James A. of Butlerville and Robert William, Jr. of Atlanta, GA; daughter Barbara Shepherd of North Vernon; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Mr. Starkey was preceded in death by sister Opal Melson and one grandson.
Mr. Starkey graduated from Butlerville High School in 1929. He was in the U.S. Navy Seabees and served in WWII. Mr. Starkey was employed with Spector Trucking in Indianapolis for 23 years. He was a member of the Butlerville Masonic Lodge for 50 years.
Funeral services were Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at Dove-Sharp & Rudicel Funeral Home in North Vernon, with Gene Leeds from Matt Hester Post #2021 V.F.W. officiating. Burial was at the Butlerville Cemetery with military graveside honors conducted by the North Vernon Matt Hester Post #2021 V.F.W.
Memorials may be given to Hospice of Jennings County through Dove-Sharp & Rudicel Funeral Home. On-line condolences: www.dovesharprudicel.com.

Rosemary J. Papner
Rosemary J. Papner, 89, of Weisburg, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2005 at Dearborn County Hospital, Lawrenceburg. She was born August 15, 1916 in Cincinnati, OH, the daughter of Thomas and Margaret Auer Rupley both deceased. She married Edward W. Papner who preceded her in death on August 10, 1973.
Survivors include daughters Carol and Lois Papner of Hesperia, CA; and Elaine Johnson of Ft. Myers, FL; sons Ronnie of Sunman; Kenny of Cincinnati, OH; David of DeLand, IL; and Dennis of Ft. Myers, FL; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by several sisters and brothers.
Mrs. Papner was a homemaker.
Funeral services were Sunday, November 13 at the Sunman Community Church with Dan Steffen, pastor, officiating. Burial was at the St. Paul Cemetery, Sunman. Cook Funeral Home of Sunman was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be given to the Sunman Community Church.

Wayne Evans Brown
Wayne Evans Brown, 67, of Rising Sun, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2005 at Dearborn County Hospital, Lawrenceburg. He was born November 25, 1937 in Fairview, the son of William and Imogene (Clark) Brown both deceased. He married Carolyn (Jenkins) Brown on April 20, 1962 and she survives.
Survivors also include daughter Leigh Kern and husband Jim of Aurora; brother Terry and wife Gail Brown of Versailles; grandson Kevin Kern; granddaughters Kirsten and Chelsea Kern; and nephew Kenton Brown of Versailles.
He was preceded in death by niece Cheryl Hughes.
Mr. Brown graduated from Versailles High School in 1956. He was a U.S. Marine Corps and Army Reserves veteran. Mr. Brown was an electrician. He retired from Cincinnati Incorporated in 1998. Mr. Brown was a member of the Bethel Unity Church in Rising Sun, the Hartford Masonic Lodge #151, the Backwater Bass Club, and S.E. Indiana EMMAUS. He was on the Ohio County Emergency Unit for 15 years.
Visitation will be Wednesday, November 16 from 5-8:00 p.m. at the Markland Funeral Home, 327 North High Street, Rising Sun. Funeral Services will be Thursday, November 17 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Dr. Jeral Treus and Pastor Dan Hunt officiating. Burial will be at the Rising Sun New Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society, Bethel Unity Church or the donor’s choice.

November 8, 2005

Brent William
Sarringhaus
Brent William Sarringhaus, 38, of Sunman, died Wednesday, November 2, 2005 at University Hospital, Cincinnati, OH. He was born June 26, 1967 in Dearborn County, the son of Gayle and Lavonne Meyer Sarringhaus, and they survive. Mr. Sarringhaus married Ann Marie Laker on October 20, 1990 in St. Nicholas and she also survives.
Survivors also include daughter Brenna and son Kurt; maternal grandparents Clarence and Della Meyer of Sunman; paternal grandfather Howard Sarringhaus of Napoleon; sisters Rhonda Leek of Terre Haute; Danette Oswald of Lafayette; Lyndsey Wynn of Sunman; and Junelle Sarringhaus of Batesville; and brothers Jason of Greensburg; Elton of Oldenburg; Daren and Clint of Batesville.
He was preceded in death by paternal grandmother Edna Sarringhaus.
Mr. Sarringhaus was a farmer. He was a member of the St. Johns UCC and the Southeastern Indiana Independent Living Center.
Funeral services were Saturday, November 4 at the Cook Funeral Home in Sunman with Fr. Gregory Bramlage officiating. Burial was at the St. Nicholas Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to an education fund for the children.

Danny W. Dieckmann
Danny W. Dieckmann, 58, of the Napoleon area, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2005 at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg. He was born February 24, 1947 in Batesville, the son of Wilbur and Luella May Hoff Dieckmann, and they preceded him in death. He married Vera N. Reynolds on January 24, 1975 in Koshkonong, MO, and she survives.
Survivors also include sons Travis and wife Beth Dieckmann of Indianapolis; Tyler and Trent both of Greensburg; grandchild Wyatt of Indianapolis; brothers Steve and wife Carren of Osgood; and Bill and wife Becky of Greensburg.
Mr. Dieckmann was a 1966 graduate of Jac-Cen-Del High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a lifelong farmer, a salesman for Garst Seeds for 20 years, and enjoyed carpentry work. Mr. Dieckmann was a member of the Community Church of Greensburg, Gideon’s Society of Greensburg where he worked in the prison ministry, the Napoleon V.F.W., the 4-H Council, and the Decatur County Fair Board. He was a 4-H leader and Indiana State Star Farmer of the Year in 1966.
Visitation will be today, November 8, from 3-8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, November 9 at 9:00 a.m. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the Community Church of Greensburg, 1427 W. Vandalia Road, Greensburg with Pastor Jon Porter officiating. Burial will be at the St. Johns United Church of Christ Cemetery, Huntersville (Batesville) with graveside military rites by the Napoleon V.F.W.
Memorials may be given to the Gideons or for a fund at North Decatur High School in Mr. Dieckmann’s memory for the Ag Department. Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home in Greensburg was in charge of arrangements.

Helen Elizabeth
Douglas
Helen Elizabeth Douglas, 97, of Versailles, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2005 at Manderley Health Care Center in Osgood. She was born June 7, 1908 in Akron, OH, the daughter of William and Josephine Seiler Roussert, and they preceded her in death. She married John Ronald Douglas, and he also preceded her in death on January 9, 1970.
Survivors include son William Ronald Douglas of Lewes, DE; daughter Barbara Morris of Holton; sister Jeanette Jones of Painesville, OH; five grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Mrs. Douglas was preceded in death by brothers Fred and Edmond MacDonald; and Frank Roussert; sisters Geraldine and Grace MacDonald; and Florence Roussert; and one grandchild.
Funeral services will be Saturday, November 12, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Greenlawn Chapel, Akron, OH. Burial will be at the Greenlawn Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the Hopewell Church in care of the funeral home. Arrangements will be handled by Neal’s Funeral Home, Osgood.

Leado Lewis
Leado Lewis, 44, of Holton, died Friday, November 4, 2005 as the result of an auto accident. She was born June 29, 1961 in Batesville, the daughter of Floyd M. and Ruby (Short) Spurlock and they survive. She married Gary Eugene Lewis on January 3, 1981, and he survives.
Survivors also include son Gary Eugene Lewis, Jr.; daughter Amanda Nichole Lewis and husband James Huff of Osgood; brothers Curtiss Spurlock of Greensburg; Alex Spurlock of Osgood; Genevia Hoadland of Madison; Mary Dall of Versailles; Gracie Byrd of Milan; grandchild Cierra Lynne Huff and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Lewis was an employee of Delta Faucet in Greensburg.
Funeral services were today, November 8, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan. Burial was at the Little Memory Cemetery north of Sunman.
Memorials may be given to the family.

Raymond Doane
Raymond Doane passed away Monday, November 7, 2005 at his residence in Milan. Funeral arrangements are pending at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan.

November 1, 2005

Anna Mae Flodder
Anna Mae Flodder, 79, of Batesville, passed away Saturday, October 29, at Hospitality Hall in Batesville. She was born June 30, 1926 in Oldenburg, the daughter of Bernard and Barbara Herbert Paul, and they preceded her in death. She married Robert Flodder on February 26, 1949 at Holy Family Church in Oldenburg and he survives.
Survivors also include daughters Diana Belter of Sunman and Roberta Siebert of Batesville; sons Bernard, Terry, Timothy and George of Batesville; sisters Mary Stahley of Sunman; Helen Nunlist of Oldenburg; Virginia Hummell of Moores Hill; brother Melvin Paul of Oldenburg; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by sister Dorothy King and brothers Francis, Robert and Jerome.
Mrs. Flodder was a homemaker and a member of the St. Louis Church and St. Louis Ladies Society.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 2 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Louis Church in Batesville with Rev. Gregory Bramlage officiating. Burial will be at the St. Louis Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the family. Weigel Funeral Home in Batesville is in charge of arrangements.

Arthur E. Taul
Arthur E. Taul, 80, of Aurora, died Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at VA Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH. He was born December 2, 1924 in Farmers Retreat the son of Ernest Taul and Ida Fischvogt, both deceased.
Survivors include one daughter, Denise Ann (Taul) Taul of Ludlow, KY; two sons, Larry A. Taul of Aurora and Robert L. Taul of Aurora; fiancÈe, Lydia Amm of Aurora; one brother, Howard Taul of Mountain Home, AR; one sister, Mabel Hewitt of Versailles; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Taul.
Mr. Taul was a maintenance worker. He retired from Dearborn County Hospital and was an Army veteran of WWII.
Funeral services were held Saturday, October 29, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Farmers Retreat.
Burial was in the Oakdale Cemetery in Dillsboro. Memorials may go to the First Baptist Church of Dillsboro or the Lawrenceburg Life Squad.
Ulrich Filter Funeral Home, Dillsboro, was in charge of the arrangements.

Clyde E. Given
Clyde E. Given, 100, of Oldenburg, died Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at The Waters of Batesville. He was born July 31, 1905 in Florence the son of Frank Given and Flora (Knaus) Given, both deceased. He married Marion (Asher) Given on August 25, 1945 in Cincinnati, OH and she preceded him in death on January 27, 1983.
Survivors include one daughter, Sally Raver of Batesville and one granddaughter, Gina Niese of Kearney, NA. He was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Given.
Mr. Given was a factory worker for Seagram’s Distillery in Lawrenceburg for 35 years before retiring. He was a WWII Army veteran and a member of the Batesville Golden Citizens Club and the Seagram’s Retired Employees Association.
Funeral services were held Saturday, October 29 at 11 a.m. at Weigel Funeral Home in Batesville with Rev. Jeremy Russell officiating.
Burial was in the Vevay Cemetery with Rev. Ronald Sandidge officiating. Memorials may go to the Emanuel Lutheran Church in Lawrenceburg.

Gary R. “Gramps” Nobbe
Gary R. “Gramps” Nobbe, 49, died Saturday, October 29, 2005 at Margaret Mary Community Hospital, Batesville. He was born January 2, 1956 in Batesville, the son of Werner Nobbe who preceded him in death, and mother Mary Stolz Volz who survives. Survivors also include step-father, Harry Volz; sister Belinda Brown, Batesville; brothers Ken, Doug, Cliff, Tom and Bill, all of Oldenburg and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Nobbe was a warehouse attendant for Woodmizer Products in New Point for 22 years. He was a member of Eagle Fire Co. and the Knights of St. John Oldenburg Commandry.
Visitation is Wednesday, November 2 from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Weigel Funeral Home, 151 W. George Street in Batesville. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 2 at 3:00 p.m. at the Holy Family Church in Oldenburg with Rev. Humbert Moster, O.F.M. officiating.
Burial will be in the Holy Family Cemetery in Oldenburg. Memorials may be given to the Eagle Fire Co.

John P. Everage
John P. Everage, 76, of Louisville, KY, formerly of Versailles passed away Thursday, October 27, 2005 at the VA Medical Center in Louisville. He was born at Hindman in Knott County, Kentucky on July 13, 1929, the son of Aster and Polly Ann Morgan Everage. He was married to Eva Wilson on January 22, 1954 and she survives.
Survivors include three sons John C. Everage and his wife Krista of Santa Monica, CA; Brad and Susan of Simpsonville, KY; and Chad and Kelly of Louisville, KY; three daughters Wendy Neill of Cincinnati, OH; Michelle Crawford and her husband Gene of Louisville, KY; and Tracey Schutte and her husband Mike of Charlotte, NC; 12 grandchildren; two brothers Carter Everage and his wife Grace of Milan and R.C. Everage and his wife Reva of FL; and sister Elaine Kemker of Milan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister.
Mr. Everage was a 1947 graduate of Versailles High School and a 1951 graduate of Purdue University. He served as a fighter pilot in the Air Force during Korea and also taught basic and advanced pilot training. He received the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Air Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal.
Mr. Everage was a former high school teacher at Versailles and was a former office manager of the Production Credit Association office in Versailles. He served as vice-president of the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of Louisville for 16 years and with his wife had owned and operated the Court House Inn in Versailles. He was a member of the Versailles American Legion.
Funereal services were held Monday, October 31 at the Versailles Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Walker officiating. Burial was in the Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles with military graveside rites by the Versailles American Legion.
Memorials may be given to the Versailles American Legion or the Cliff Hill Cemetery in care of the funeral home. Stratton Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles was in charge of arrangements.

Thomas H. “Tom” Short
Thomas H. “Tom” Short, 34, of Louisville, KY, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2005 at his residence. He was the son of Richard H. Short who preceded him in death, and mother Carolyn who survives.
Mr. Short’s brother, Samuel H. Short also survives.
He was a native of Louisville, a chef at Masterson’s Restaurant and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 2 at 10:00 a.m. at the Highlands Family-Owned Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road in Louisville. There will be a graveside service on Wednesday, November 2 at approximately 1:30 p.m. at the Stringtown Cemetery on County Road 200 North, southwest of Milan.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Louisville Chapter of the National Alliance Mental Illness or to his church.