December 25, 2007

Diana F. Fisk
Diana F. Fisk, 56, of Versailles, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2007. Funeral services were held on Friday, Dec. 21 with burial in the Laughery Township Cemetery in Batesville. Memorials may be given to the family. Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville was in charge of arrangements.

December 18, 2007

Larry "Gene" Wood, Jr.
Larry "Gene" Wood, Jr. 37, of Milton, Kentucky, formerly of Hanover, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2007 at the Norton Hospital in Kentucky. He was born on September 5, 1970 at Jefferson County, the son of Larry G. Wood, Sr. and Agnes Smith Geisler.
Survivors include his parents, Bobby and Agnes Smith Geisler of Milton, Ky.; two sisters, Shannon Mefford and her husband Gary of Dupont, and Melissa Geisler of Milton, Ky.; his maternal grandmother, Myrtle Smith of Madison; his nieces, Dana and Miranda Mefford; several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his father, Larry G. Wood, Sr., who passed away in 1973; his brother, Shawn Eric Wood, who passed away in 1972; his maternal grandpa, Morgan Smith who passed away in 1987; his paternal grandparents, Stewart and Edith Wood of Vevay; his maternal grandparents, Alva and Faye Geisler.
Mr. Wood resided most all of his life in Jefferson County and was a 1988, graduate of Madison Consolidated High School. He attended Ivy Tech for engineering. He was baptized and was of the Baptist Faith. He was employed for the past six years with Armor Metal Group in Madison as a tool and die machinist. He had formerly worked for Madison Tool & Die and Clifty Engineering in Madison for several years. He was a member of the Madison Moose Lodge #765. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, playing Texas Holdem, collecting John Deere and telling jokes.
Funeral services are being held today, Tuesday, December 18 at 1 p.m. at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre in Madison, with Dan Corbin officiating, and burial in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery on hall’s Ridge near Canaan. Visitation will be today from 9 a.m. until time of services. Memorials may be given to the Larry "Gene" Wood, Jr. Memorial Fund, contribution cards are available at the funeral home. Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre in Madison is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family via the funeral home’s website at www.morgan-nay.com.

Robert Keith Mathews
Robert Keith Mathews, 75, of Cross Plains, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2007 at the Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, December 22 at 1 p.m. at the Cross Plains Methodist Cemetery. Military graveside rites by the Brown Township American Legion. The Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles is in charge of arrangements.

Olga Dorothea Kassens
Olga Dorothea Kassens, 89, of Sunman, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2007. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 20 from 4-8 p.m. at Cook Funeral Home in Sunman. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 21 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with burial in the Huntersville Cemetery in Batesville. Memorials may be given to the FFA Chapter of East Central High School or to the Huntersville Cemetery.

Walter S. Lowe
Walter S. Lowe, 81 of Osgood, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2007 at his home. He was born at Quercus Grove in Switzerland County on January 23, 1926, the son of William Hubert and Grace Wilson Lowe. He married Virginia Jahnigen on October 9, 1948, and she preceded him in death on November 27, 2001.
Survivors include a very dear friend, companion, and classmate, Josephine Westmeyer of Versailles; one son, Jerry Lowe and his wife Ellen of Versailles; one daughter Joyce Dwulet and her husband Francis of Greenwood; grandchildren, Christopher Dwulet of Greenwood, Darrin Lowe of Greenfield, and Kristen Lowe of Versailles; one sister Mildred (Betty) Lowe of Vevay.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother William Lowe.
Mr. Lowe was a 1943 graduate of Versailles High School. He enlisted in the US Navy in the fall of 1943 and served on Guam during WWII as a radioman where he sent encrypted messages from ship to shore. He spent 33 years with the Indiana State Police as a telecommunications officer and microwave technician, retiring in 1991.
Mr. Lowe was a 69-year member of the Tyson United Methodist Church where he served as a trustee and secretary. He was a 59-year member of the Versailles Masonic Lodge, serving as master and secretary. He was also a member of the Royal Arch Masons, Indianapolis Valley Scottish Rite, and a life member of the Versailles American Legion.
Funeral services were held on Monday, December 17 at the Tyson United Methodist Church in Versailles and Rev. Jim Byerly and Rev. Joe Bottorff officiated. Burial was in the Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles. Memorials may be given to the Tyson United Methodist Church Endowment Scholarship Fund in care of Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.

Earl Edwin Scudder
Earl Edwin Scudder, 84, of Dillsboro, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at the Waters of Dillsboro, Ross Manor. He was born September 5, 1923 in Switzerland County the son of Edwin Stoops Scudder and Olive Slack Scudder. He married Nora LeRichie in 1950 and she preceded him in death on August 19, 1994.
He is survived by his two sons, Jay Fred Scudder and his wife, Loretta, of Guilford, and Carroll Edwin Scudder and his wife, Shannon; six grandchildren, two great grandchildren; three brothers, Carroll and Mavis Scudder, Leland and Faye Scudder, and John Scudder; one sister, Bonnie and Ralph Niles.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Rennie Scudder, and one sister, Elizabeth Cheek.
He graduated from Patriot High School, and was employed at Seagrams and as a builder for a period of time. In 1942, he joined the US Coast Guard and served time in Greenland during WWII. In 1950 he was discharged from the Coast Guard, and came back home to the Dillsboro area.
For 37 years, Earl was employed at CG &E (Cincinnati Gas & Electric) as an operator. Earl loved Reds baseball, Notre Dame football, and Indiana basketball.
During his wife's illness, he was a wonderful help to her and took good care of her. Because of poor health, Earl has spent the last 14 years at the Waters of Dillsboro, Ross Manor.
Funeral services were held on Saturday at the Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro, with interment in New Liberty Cemetery, East Enterprise, with military rites under the direction of American Legion Post 262. Filter DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro was in charge of arrangements.

Arlene Coover
Arlene Coover, 71, of West Chester, Ohio and formerly of Milan, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2007 at Mercy Hospital in Fairfield, Ohio. She was born on September 5, 1936 at McCluskey, ND, the daughter of John and Mary (Jans) Grosz. She married Raymond W. Coover on June 14, 1959 and he survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Charles Coover and Jeffery Coover, both of Ohio; two daughters, Barbara Coover of Ohio and Rita Tank of Illinois; three brothers, Ervin and Elmer Grosz, both of Washington, and Reuben Grosz of North Dakota; four sisters, Norma Clemens of Washington, Ruth Stromme of North Dakota, Leona Fleming of Missouri, and Aldene Zakopyko of Arizona; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Thomas Coover in 1986 and one brother, John Grosz.
Mrs. Coover was a homemaker and a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church at Milan.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 20 at 11 a.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Milan with Pastor Richard Mackey officiating. Burial will be in the St. Paul Luther Cemetery, also in Milan. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 19 at the Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan, who is in charge of arrangements.

December 11, 2007

Donald J. Simon
Donald J. Simon, 68, of Osgood, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2007 at his home. He was born near Osgood on May 22, 1939 the son of Arthur and Eva Tunny Simon. He married Ola Vae Roark on August 13, 1958 and she preceded him in death on August 18, 2005.
Survivors include three sons: James (Cindy), Wayne (Brenda), and Vincent Simon all of Osgood; five daughters: Karen Carroll and Shirley England both of Osgood, Donna (Lonnie) Sparks of Holton, Barbie (Ryan) Bultman of Greensburg, and Dana (Mark) Montgomery of Aurora; 23 grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; four brothers, Arthur (Dolores), Charles (Lucille), and Gene (Patty) Simon all of Osgood and Dale (Mary Ann) of Bennington; four sisters, Mary (Donald) Gilland and Amelia (Lou) Wolter both of Osgood, Linda (Tim) Wissell of Greensburg and Rita (Jim) Bedel of Westport.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his granddaughter, Chelsea Simon.
Mr. Simon was a farmer and retired in 1990 after 25 years at BCA at Greensburg. He currently was operating Simon & Sons Farm Implements near Osgood. He enjoyed his family and spent much time restoring antique tractors. Mass of Christian burial was held on Monday, Dec. 10 at the St. John’s Catholic Church in Osgood. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Hospice of Margaret Mary Hospital in care of Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.

William "Bill" Buchanan
William "Bill" Buchanan, 44, of Holton, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2007 at his home. He was born in Madison on July 19, 1963, the son of William and Carol DeWire Buchanan.
Survivors include his mother, Carol Buchanan of Holton; grandmother, Edith DeWire of Holton; companion, Tammy Patrick of Vevay; two brothers, Mark (Connie) Buchanan and Ron (Roseanne) Buchanan both of Versailles; two sisters, Terri McMillan of Osgood and Sherri (Rick) Hardwick of North Vernon; five nephews; six nieces; one step niece and one step nephew. He was preceded in death by his father.
Mr. Buchanan was a self-employed truck driver. He enjoyed four-wheel ATV competition and had won numerous trophies.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 12, at 10:30 a.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Robert McCreary of the Holton Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in the Flat Rock Cemetery near Osgood. Visitation is being held today, Tuesday, from 5-8 p.m. Memorials may be given to the Flat Rock Cemetery, King’s Daughters’ Hospice, or the Cancer Treatment Centers of America in care of the funeral home.

Jane McHatton
Jane McHatton, 102, of Batesville, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2007. Visitation is being held today, Tuesday, at 9 a.m. with funeral services following at 10 a.m. at the Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville. Burial will be in the Dale Cemetery in Connersville. Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville was in charge of arrangements.

Lee Roy Holliday
Lee Roy Holliday, 77, formerly of Connersville, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2007. Funeral services will be held in Connersville on Friday, December 14 at 11 a.m. with burial in the Dale Cemetery. Memorials may be made at the funeral home or to Hospice of Citrus County. Showalter Blackwell Long Funeral Home in Connersville was in charge of arrangements.

June Carol Scott
June Carol Scott, 70, of Moores Hill, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2007. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. at Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro. Visitation will be from 12 noon until time of services. Burial will be in the Oakdale Cemetery in Dillsboro. Memorials may be given to the Activity Fund at Ross Manor or P.A.W.S. Filter-DeVries Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

December 4, 2007

Darlene Holman
Darlene Holman, 64, of New Marion, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2007 at the Hospice of South Central Indiana at Columbus. She was born at Knightstown on September 13, 1943, the daughter of Truman and Amelia Geisler Holman.
Survivors include one son, Mike Holman and his wife Becky of Versailles; daughter Tammy Holman and her companion Andy Shelton of New Marion; grandchildren, Jessilyn Pickett, Blaine and Anthony Holman; brothers, Harry and Bernadette Holman and Roy and Vickie Holman, both of Versailles, and Lester Holman of New Marion; sisters, Dina and Vernon Herbert and Brenda Holman, both of Milhousen, and Myrtie and Frank Franklin of Holton. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Ms. Holman was a 1962 graduate of New Marion High School and a 30-year employee of US Shoe. She was recently employed with Gecom at Greensburg. Ms. Holman was a member of the West Fork Baptist Church. She also enjoyed crocheting, quilting and fishing with her brother Lester.
Funeral services are being held today, Tuesday, December 4, at 11 a.m. at the West Fork Baptist Church with Rev. David Blazier officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of services at the church on Tuesday. Memorials may be given to the Decatur County Hospice or the West Fork Cemetery in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.

Anna Marie Redwine
Anna Marie Redwine, 90, of Dillsboro, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2007, at the Waters of Dillsboro. She was born on November 25, 1917 in Milan, the daughter of Joseph C. and Iza Fay (Johnson) Moehring. She married George Raymond Redwine on August 4, 1944 and he preceded her in death on September 1, 1985.
Survivors include two sons, Joseph Gordon (Donna Jean) Redwine of Lexington, Kentucky and David M. (Beth) Redwine of Milan; daughter, Celia Faye (Lloyd) Fletcher of Milan; sisters, Gladys Hiatt of Milan and Sondra Frey of Dillsboro; six grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers and three sisters.
Mrs. Redwine was a member of the Dillsboro Presbyterian Church where she was a Sunday school teacher for many years.
Funeral services are being held today, Tuesday, December 4, at 11 a.m. at the Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan with Pastor Harris Long officiating. Burial will be in the New Craven Cemetery in Milan. Memorials may be given to the Dillsboro or Milan Emergency Units.

Christine M. Rosfeld
Christine M. Rosfeld, 98, of St. Peters, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2007. Funeral services were held on Monday, December 3 with burial in the St. Peters Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Building Fund of St. Peters Church, Hospice of MMCH-Batesville or the Sunman Life Squad. Cook Funeral Home in Brookville was in charge of arrangements.

Wilber C. Comer
Wilber C. "Will" Comer, 80, of Saddle Drive, passed away unexpectedly at 6 p.m. on Friday, November 23, 2007, at his home. He was born in Osgood on February 24, 1927, the son of Charles Clarence and Bertha Mabel Myers Comer. He married Carolyn Ribbentrop on November 21, 1953 at Hammond and she preceded him in death on September 10, 2007.
Survivors include a daughter, Lisa Comer and a son, Kent Comer, both of Maui, Hawaii; sisters-in-law, Edith Comer of Osgood and Vernie Comer of New Salem; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.
Mr. Comer was a graduate of Osgood High School, Franklin College, Indiana University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration, and Butler University, where he earned a master’s degree in education.
He formerly worked for Marathon Oil Co. and later taught elementary grades at Flat Rock-Hawcreek Township and Columbus City schools, including Booth Setser, then taught social studies and language arts at Northside Elementary and Northside Junior High schools. He administered GED tests at McDowell Adults Education Center from 1979 to 1996.
Along with Jack Chestnut, he was co-founder and co-owner of Heritage Realty in 1970.
Mr. Comer was a member of Fairlawn Presbyterian Church and Golden K Kiwanis Club, where he was very active in the selection of scholarship recipients. He volunteered for Foundation for Youth, Book Buddies, Hospice of South Central Indiana, Meals on Wheels and Columbus Peace Fellowship. He was an avid basketball fan and loved horse racing and family gatherings.
He served with the U.S. Army during World War II and received the WWII Victory Medal.
Online condolences may be sent to the Comer family at www.mem.com.