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November 26, 2009

Eugene A. Hildebrand
Eugene A. Hildebrand, 83, of Indianapolis, passed away November 23, 2009.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Hildebrand; children, Paul Hildebrand, Pamela Hildebrand and Peggy Ezell; grandchildren, Lucas, Owen and Brandon; stepchildren, Diane Walton, LouAnna Fowler and Donna Alexander; five step-grandchildren and six step-great grandchildren; sister, Jane Snyder. Eugene was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Mary K. Hildebrand and 14 siblings.
Mr. Hildebrand served in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air Force, retiring in 1965 and also worked as a safety officer at the Crane Naval Ammunition Depot, retiring in 1988. He was a member of the Shadeland Baptist Church, Masonic Lodge #212 in St. Andreas, FL, American Legion Post #495, VFW Post #8589, YMCA and Moose Lodge #17.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, November 27 and from 10 a.m. until the time of the services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 28 at Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center at Washington Park East. Burial will be in Washington Park East Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ransburg YMCA or the Salvation Army. Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center in Indianapolis is in charge of arrangements.www.flannerbuchanan

November 19, 2009

Earl Kreinhop
Earl Kreinhop, 90, of Batesville, passed away Monday, November 16, 2009 at Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville. He was born June 12, 1919 in Napoleon, the son of Clara (nee: Selmeyer) and John Kreinhop. He married Irene Hackman in 1945 and she preceded him in death in 1960. He married Bertha Senft on November 16, 1963 at St. Anne’s Church in Hamburg and she survives.

Other survivors include daughter: Karen Frankl of Conway, South Carolina and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death be his sisters: Thelma Huth, Viola Bauer and brother Clarence Kreinhop.
Mr. Kreinhop served in the army including fighting in the Battle of the Bulge and D-Day and being injured shortly after the beginning of the Normandy invasion. He earned three Bronze Stars and a Bronze Arrowhead in addition to his Purple Heart. He was a member of the Batesville VFW Post #3183 and the Prell-Bland American Legion Post #271.
Earl was a furniture woodworker at the Union Furniture Company in Batesville for 43 years before retiring in 1981. He then spent seven years at Weigel Funeral Home in Batesville assisting with visitations and funerals. He was a member of the St. Louis Church and the Batesville Eagles Aerie #1130. He was a member of the Batesville Fire Department for 28 years and was the last remaining original crew member of the Batesville Life Squad.
Visitation will be held Friday, Nov. 20, from 4-8 p.m. at the Weigel Funeral Home with a rosary service at 6 p.m. led by Rev. Dennis Duvelius and a prayer service at 6:15 p.m. conducted by the Batesville Fire Department. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, at St. Louis Church with Rev. Duvelius officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military rites conducted by the Batesville VFW Post #3183 and the Prell-Bland American Legion Post #271.
Memorials may be given to the St. Louis Tuition Angel Program or the Batesville Fire Department. Weigel Funeral Home in Batesville is in charge of arrangements.

Esther A. Hankins
Esther A. Hankins, 89, of Dillsboro, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at the Waters of Dillsboro, Dillsboro Manor. She was born September 27, 1920 in Ohio County the daughter of William Thomas and Lena Nienhizer Thomas. On May 8, 1943 she married Mitchell F. Hankins, who preceded her in death in 1978.
Survivors include three daughters: Sandra (Tony) Simon of Osgood, Debbie (Otis) Holdcraft of Greendale, and Tammy (Wally) Bryant of Indianapolis; nine grandchildren, ten great grandchildren; and one great great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, one grandchild: Scott Singleton in 2001 and six sisters.
Mrs. Hankins was a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church in Dillsboro and the 50+ Club in Dillsboro. She was employed for 14 years at Gas Light Pantry in Versailles.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 21 at 1 p.m. at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Dillsboro. Visitation with the family will also be Saturday from 11 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in the Oakdale Cemetery in Dillsboro. Memorials may be given to the church in her memory. Arrangements are being handled by Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro.

November 12, 2009

Darlene Fay Moore
Darlene Fay Moore, 51, of Aurora, passed away Monday, November 9, 2009 at her residence. She was born January 9, 1956 in Versailles, the daughter of Jesse Moody and Virginia Piper Moody. On November 9, 1977 she married James Moore and he survives.
Other survivors include: one son, James W. Helton of Florida; two daughters, Vanessa Moore of Rising Sun, and Mildred "Millie" Moore of Florida; one brother, John Moody of Jeffersonville; four sisters, Betty Hudson of Dillsboro, Janet Draper of Lawrenceburg, Diana Bradley of Dillsboro, and Virginia McPeek of Moores Hill; and three grandchildren, Deserae, Cameron, and Hayden. Preceding her in death were her parents, nine brothers and sisters, and two grandchildren.
Mrs. Moore was employed several years at Grand Victoria/Argosy Casino as a housekeeper. She was a member of Hope Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be Saturday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m. at Hope Baptist Church on Hwy US 50 in Dillsboro, with Pastor Tom Holt officiating. Visitation with the family will be Friday, Nov. 13, from 5-8 p.m., also at the church. Donations in her memory may be made to the family. Arrangements are being made by Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro.

Leo Kenneth Justice
Leo Kenneth Justice, 74, of Dillsboro, formerly of Moores Hill, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2009 at Dearborn County Hospital. He was born July 31, 1935 in Milan, the son of Howard Justice and Violet Loomis Justice.
Surviving is one son, Chris Justice of Dillsboro; two daughters, Brandy (Mike) Hicks of Indianapolis, and Sharon Henson of Scottsburg; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two sisters, Nina Davies of Dillsboro, and Elaine Gray of Elrod. He was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother.
Mr. Justice was employed as a truck driver for several trucking companies prior to his retirement.
Private family services will be held. Arrangements are being made by Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro. Memorials may be given to the American Lung Cancer Society

Barbara Jane Good
Barbara Jane Good, 82, of Milan, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2009. Visitation is being held today, Thursday, from 12-2 p.m. at Cook Funeral Home in Sunman. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. with Rev. Frank Stewart officiating. Burial will be in the St. Paul Cemetery in Sunman. Memorials may be given to the Manchester Life Squad or the Sunman Life Squad. Cook Funeral Home in Sunman is in charge of arrangements.

November 5, 2009

Charles Raymond "Popeye" Long, Sr.
Charles Raymond "Popeye" Long, Sr., 89, of Madison, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2009. Funeral services will be held Friday, Nov. 6 at 11 a.m. at Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre in Madison with burial in Ryker’s Ridge New Cemetery near Madison. Visitation is being held today, Thursday, from 4-8 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home. Military honors conducted at gravesite. Memorials may be given to the Ryker’s Ridge Cemetery Association. Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre in Madison is in charge of arrangements.