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William D. Weigel, 47, Batesville

William D. Weigel, 47, Batesville, died Friday, Dec. 19, 2003 at his residence. Funeral service is Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Louis Church. Visitation is Monday from 9-10:30 a.m. at Weigel Funeral Home in Batesville.

John Robert Yorn, 42, Greensburg

John Robert Yorn, 42, Greensburg, died Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003 at his residence in Greensburg.

Born Oct. 2, 1961, he was the son of Lewis Yorn and Helen Priddy Spears, both of Greensburg. He married Edith Gould Yorn on Jan. 11, 1986. She survives.

Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife; two sons, John R. Yorn, Jr. and Brad Hobbs, both of Greens-burg; three daughters, Christina Hermann and Joni Jordan, both of Greensburg and Michelle Hobbs of Florida; five brothers, Butch Yorn, Bill Yorn, Jimmy Yorn,

Kelly Spears and Dennis Spears, all of Greensburg; a sister, Shirley Yorn of Greensburg and seven grandchildren.

Funeral service is at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home in Greensburg with Rev. Robert L. Browning officiating. Burial will follow in Sandcreek Cemetery in Greensburg. Visitation is from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the family.

Carol Ann Powers, 64, Batesville

Carol Ann Powers, 64, Batesville, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004. Funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville. Cremation will follow after service. Visitation will be from 12-3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Margaret Mary Community Hospital Hospice.

Edna M. Fightmaster, 86, Greensburg

Edna M. Fightmaster, 86, Greensburg, died at 9:50 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004 at Heritage House of Greensburg.

Born May 11, 1917 in Cincinnati, OH, she was the daughter of Edward Goldschmidt and Lillie Alexander Goldschmidt. She married Charles Fightmaster on May 10, 1942 in Greensburg and he preceded her in death on Dec. 9, 1998.

A Salesperson/Clerk for Hooks Drug Store in Greensburg for twenty years, she was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greensburg.

She is survived by a nephew, Larry Evans of Austin, TX; a niece, Linda Jackson of Columbus; a great-nephew, Duke Fightmaster of California and a friend, Bill Witkemper of Columbus.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Art Goldschmidt.

Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Msgr. Harold Knueven officiating. Burial will follow in South Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Friday at Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home.

Doris L. McCreary, 78, Ross, OH

Doris L. McCreary, 78, Ross, OH, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004 at her residence. She is survived by a son, Darrow (Nita) McCreary of Greensburg. Funeral service is at 1 p.m. Friday at Charles C. Young Funeral Home, Ross, Ohio. Burial will follow in Venice Cemetery in Ross. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Ross Township Life Squad or Fire Department.

George A. Beetz, 82, Morris

George A. Beetz, 82, Morris, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004 at his residence.

Born June 7, 1921 in Cincinnati, he was the son of George and Amanda Bachman Beetz. He married Ruth Ruwe Beetz. She preceded him in death on Sept. 4, 2002.

A retired farmer, he served in the Army from 1943-46 in the Pacific Theater. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Morris and a former member of the Morris Volunteer Fire Department.

He is survived by two daughters, Ruth Miller of Batesville and Rose Marie Foster of Westfield; five sons, Steven Beetz of Batesville, Donald Beetz of Sunman, Mark Beetz of Coral Springs, FL, Bill Beetz of Oldenburg and George Beetz of Enochsburg; two brothers, Ted Beetz of Harrison, OH and Ed Beetz of Miamitown, OH; 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, a brother, Andy Beetz and two grandsons.

Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Morris with Msr. Bernard Schmitz officiating. Burial will follow in St. Anthony’s Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Cook Funeral Home in Sunman, with a Rosary at 7 p.m.

Memorials may be made to the church.

Jean M. Jackson, 89, Greensburg

Jean M. Jackson, 89, Greensburg, died at 12:05 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 2004 at Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg. Born Nov. 9, 1914 in Shelby County, she was the daughter of Clyde C. Barnard [cut off]

Eugene Merida, 80, Batesville

Eugene Merida, 80, Batesville, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004 at the Veterans Home in West Lafayette. Funeral service is at 11 a.m. Thursday at Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville. Burial will follow in St. John Church Cemetery in Huntersville. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Mary Louise Zollinger, 95, South Bend

Mary Louise Zollinger, 95, South Bend, died at 11:10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004 at Sterling House.

Born May 29, 1908, she was the daughter of Frank and Bertha Goyert Hazen. She married Claude Zollinger on Aug. 18, 1930 in Indianapolis and he preceded her in death on Dec. 25, 1970.

She graduated from Greensburg High School in 1926 and in 1929, graduated from the St. Vincent’s Hospital School of Nursing. She was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Greensburg and Christ Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis where she put in many hours of volunteer work.

She is survived by a son, Jack (Vivian) Zollinger of Gosport; a daughter, Mary Jane Horning of South Bend; a brother-in-law, Richard Wickens of La; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and a cousin, Willa (Bill) Ford of Greensburg.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; a brother, Boyert Hazen; two sisters, Vera Mae Wickens and Bernice Ann Dillehay; a son-in-law, John H. Horning; a great-great-grandson and a great-great-granddaughter.

Funeral service is at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home in Greensburg. Burial will follow in South Park Cemetery in Greensburg. Visitation will be one hour prior to funeral service at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of St. Joseph County, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637-3437. Kaniewski Funeral home in South Bend is in charge of arrangements.

Sr. Angeline Hagemann, OSF, 100, Oldenburg

Sr. Angeline Hagemann, OSF, 100, Oldenburg, died on Friday, Jan. 2, 2004 at the infirmary at Srs. of St. Francis Convent.

Born Jan. 26, 1903 in Peoria, Ill., she was the daughter of Chris A. and Pauline Blum Hagemann.

A teacher, she entered the convent on Oct. 3, 1925 and made her final vows on July 2, 1931. She taught at St. Bonaventure’s, St. Bernard’s, Our Lady of Victory, St. Catherine’s and St. Barth-olomew’s, all in Cincinnati, St. Mary’s of Middletown, Ohio, St. Joseph’s in Princeton, St. Andrew’s in Richmond, St. Anthony’s in Morris and St. Anthony’s in Streator, Ill.

She is survived by five nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Bertha and Magdalen Hagemann and two brothers, Leo and Albert Hagemann.

Funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Monday at the Mother-house Chapel with Rev. Ray-mar Middendorf officiating. Burial will follow in St. Francis Cemetery in Olden-burg. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. Monday at the Sisters of St. Francis Mother-house Chapel in Oldenburg. Memorials may be made to Sisters of St. Francis Convent. Weigel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

John Dempster Keillor, 85, Indianapolis

John Dempster Keillor, 85, Indianapolis, died on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2003. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Moore & Kirk Irvington Chapel in Indianapolis followed by graveside services at 2 p.m. in South Park Cemetery in Greensburg. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Monday.

Della Frances Kewley, 101, Greensburg

Della Frances Kewley, 101, Greensburg, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2004 at Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg.

Born Oct. 4, 1902 in Chicago, Ill., she was the daughter of John I. and Della Beatrice (Curry) Driscoll. She married Joseph A. Kewley on June 21, 1929. He preceded her in death on March 15, 1973.

She moved to Greensburg from Danville, Ill. in 1968. Prior to her marriage, she was the secretary to the Vice President of the Illinois Railroad in Chicago. She was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, a lifetime member of the Daughters of Isabella, member of the Greensburg Senior Citizens and a former BPW member in Greensburg.

She is survived by a son, Joseph M. (Roberta) Kewley of Danville, Ill; a daughter, Marita (Dr. Arnold) Ducanes of Indianapolis; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; two brothers, John Clifford Driscoll and Matthew A. Driscoll and two sisters, Mary Stephens and Margaret Connors.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greensburg with Rev. Michael O’Mara officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home in Greensburg. A Rosary service will take place on Sunday at 7 p.m.

Charles D. Cook, 79, Madison, WV

Charles D. Cook, 79, Madison, WV, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2003 at Boone Memorial Hospital in Madison. He is survived by a daughter Barbara Lynn (Michael) Wolfe of Greensburg. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Handley Funeral Home, Danville. Burial will follow in Family Gardens in Madison, WV. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

James R. Edwards, 84, Rushville

James R. Edwards, 84, Rushville, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2003. Funeral service with military rites will be at 1:30 Monday at Little Blue River Cemetery in Rush County. Burial will follow. Visitation will be two hours prior to burial at Todd Funeral Home in Rushville. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the Boys & Girls Club.

Pamela Green, 9 months, Greensburg

Pamela Green, 9 months, Greensburg, died at 8:30 p.m. at Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday. Burial will follow in Hebron Cemetery in Adams. There will be no visitation. Glenn E. George Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Bobbie Lynn Purkhiser Maddux, 52, North Vernon

Bobbie Lynn Purkhiser Maddux, 52, North Vernon, died at 10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2003 at her residence.

Born Dec. 6, 1951 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Barbara (Klipper) and Harry Purkhiser. She married John Young on Jan. 31, 1970. He preceded her in death in 1987. She married Daryl Maddux on Sept. 14, 2001. He survives.

She was a 1969 graduate of Jennings County High School and a 1990 graduate of the IU School of Nursing. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. She worked for St. Vincent Jennings Hospital. She en-joyed quilting and traveling.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her mother; two sons, Robert Douglas Young and Cody Allen Young, both of North Vernon; a stepson, Cody Maddux; three daughters, Leah Ann Long of Monon, Christina Lynn Miller and Barbara Miller, both of Versailles; a step daughter, Lindsay Griffin of Westport; three sisters, Elanor Eaken and Tracy Eder, both of North Vernon and Phyllis Hunt of Ocheana, WV; eight grandchildren and six step grandchildren.

Besides her father, she was preceded in death by her first husband; and two grandchildren, Miriah Miller and Derek Long.

Nancy “Morgan” Murray, 64, Franklin

Nancy “Morgan” Murray, 64, Franklin, died at 3 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 2003 at St. Francis Hospital in Beech Grove.

Born Feb. 26, 1939 in Greensburg, she was the daughter of Theodore “Ted” Morgan and Marjorie Phillips. She married Mark Murray on Feb. 17, 1991 in Franklin and he survives.

A secretary, she worked for the State of Indiana in Indianapolis. She was a member of O.E.S. where she was past worthy matron and was a 1957 graduate of Greens-burg High school and a graduate of Indiana Business College.

Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons, Mike (Susan) Robbins of Franklin, Tony Robbins of Lebanon and Steven Robbins of Indianapolis; a daughter, Laura (Alex) Stemle of Greenwood; three brothers, J.P. Morgan of Greensburg, Paul Morgan of Monticello and Stephen R. Morgan of Rocky Mount, NC; two sisters, Peggy (Mrs. Max) Dickson of Batesville and Betty (Mrs. John)

Blackburn of Middletown and a grandson.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral service is at 3 p.m. Saturday at Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Richards officiating. Burial will follow in South Park Cemetery in Greensburg. Vis-itation will be from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service at 3 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Johnson County Humane Society or the American Can-cer Society.

Ervin C. Schorling, Jr., 70, Batesville

Ervin C. Schorling, Jr., 70, Batesville, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2003 at The Waters of Batesville. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville. Burial will follow in Adams Church Cemetery with military graveside rites. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Adams Church Cemetery.

Mary E. Scott, 85, Osgood

Mary E. Scott, 85, Osgood, died Monday, Dec. 29, 2003 at Manderly Health Care Center in Osgood. Funeral service is at 1 p.m. Friday at Neal’s Funeral Home in Osgood. Burial will follow in DuPoint Cemetery in DuPoint. Visitation will be from 11-1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Osgood Christian Church.

Laverne L. Dearinger, 91, Shelbyville

Laverne L. Dearinger, 91, Shelbyville, died at 3:20 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003 at Heritage House Convalescent Center in Shelbyville. No services or visitation will take place. Burial will follow in Lewis Creek Baptist Cemetery at a later date. Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Mildred M. Youart, 90, West Lafayette

Mildred M. Youart, 90, West Lafayette, died at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 25, 2003. The Funeral Mass was Sunday at Blessed Sacrament Church in West Lafayette. A committal service followed in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Sisters of St. Benedict Ferdinand. Hahn Funeral Homes in Lafayette handled arrangements.

Kristoffer Lee Green, 24, Laurel

Kristoffer Lee Green, 24, Laurel, formerly of Greensburg, died at 5:25 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004 at Wishard Hospital in Indianapolis. Born Aug. 22, 1979 in Greensburg, he was the son of Kirk Dole

Grace M. Amos, 94, Shelbyville

Grace M. Amos, 94, Shelbyville, died at 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004 at W.S. Major Hospital in Shelbyville. Funeral service is at 2 p.m. Friday at Murphy-Parks Funeral Home in Shelbyville.

Kay “Ray” Golden, 89, Adams

Kay “Ray” Golden, 89, Adams, died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004 at his residence in Adams. Born Aug. 9, 1914 in Thompsonville, KY, he was the son of Seephas and Daisy Ann (Abner) Golden. He married Marie E [cut off]

Richard E. Powers, 75, Greensburg

Richard E. Powers, 75, Greensburg, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2004 at Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg. Born Dec. 9, 1928 in Shelby County, he was the son of Harry A. Powers, Sr. and Mabel M. [cut off]

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