Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992
Jesse Blevins
April 4, 1918 – Sept. 4, 2008
Jesse Blevins, 90, of New Castle, died September 4 at his home.
He was born April 4, 1918, in Parnell, Ky., a son of the late James and Emily (Miller) Blevins.
Mr. Blevins retired from Indiana Gas & Water Co., in 1979 after 27 years of service. He enjoyed caring for and riding his horses. He and his late wife, Ruth, also enjoyed riding horses in area parades. Mr. Blevins was known as an outdoorsman who raised cattle. He enjoyed spending time with his family.
Survivors include six daughters, Betty (husband, Jay) Campbell of Mooreland, Joan (husband, Charles) Stigall of New Castle, Fay (husband, Allen) Owens of New Castle, Carol (husband, Kenny) Stockton of Cambridge City, Gail (husband, Danny) Morgan of New Castle and Genny (husband, Thomas) Weinert of Millville; two sons, Arlie Blevins and Hank Blevins, both of New Castle; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Marion (wife, Lois) Blevins of Spiceland; a sister, Eva Hollars of New Castle; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth (Coffey) Blevins; six grandchildren; six brothers; and two sisters.
Funeral services were September 8 at Main & Davis Funeral Home in New Castle with Pastor Tim Webb officiating. Burial followed at South Mound Cemetery in New Castle. Visitation was September 7 at the funeral home.
Steven Dale Heim
Dec. 8, 1954 – Sept. 2, 2008
Steven Dale Heim, 53, of Wilkinson, died Sept. 2 at Regency Place in Greenfield.
He was born Dec. 8, 1954, in Greenfield, a son of the late Dale Heim and Janet (Smith) Heim.
Mr. Heim, a 1973 Knightstown High School graduate, worked for Ag-One Co-op for 25 years and later retired from professional truck driving. He was a member of Wilkinson Church of Christ and a lifelong mechanic.
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie (Jones) Heim of Wilkinson; three daughters, Heather Heim of Brownsburg, Melissa Heim of Greenfield and Marcia Heim of Wilkinson; his mother, Janet Heim of Knightstown; four grandchildren, Nicholas Crossman, Keaton Guest, Brandie Barngrover and Brooklyn Barngrover; a brother, Mark Heim of Knightstown; three sisters, Kathleen Heim of New Castle, Brenda (husband, Victor) Bennett of Florida and Cindy Heim of Fishers; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Dale Heim.
Funeral services were Sept. 5 at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson with Russ Lutes and Ryan McCarty officiating. Burial will follow at a later date. Visitation was Sept. 5 at the funeral home.
Frank H. Jordon
Jan. 1, 1924 – Sept. 4, 2008
Frank H. Jordon, 84, of Greenfield, died September 4 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.
He was born Jan. 1, 1924, in Harris, Ky., a son of the late Lewis and Lone (Howard) Jordon.
Mr. Jordon served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Greenfield and was a retired carpenter. Mr. Jordon enjoyed fishing and fixing small engines. He also enjoyed spending time with his family.
Survivors include four daughters, Janice (husband, Tom) Barton of Knightstown, Cheryl (husband, Norbert) Kedrowicz of Lufkin, Tx., Gina (husband, Jeff) Colclazier of Greenfield and Debra (husband, James) Cavaletto of Fountaintown; five sons, Jerry (wife, Linda) Jordon of Shirley, Stephen Miller of Alpena, Mich., Bruce (wife, Debbie) Jordon of Ossineke, Mich., Timothy (wife, Pamela) Jordon of Winter Springs, Fla., and Randall (wife, Helen) Jordon of Oveido, Fla.; 19 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nila (Van Duyn) Jordon; two brothers, John Jordon and Birch Jordon; and two sisters, Judy Southard and Jewel Barnes.
Funeral services were September 9 at Stillinger Family Funeral Home, Pasco Chapel, in Greenfield with Dr. Glenn C. Riggs officiating. Military graveside rites, provided by Knightstown American Legion Post 152, accompanied burial at Park Cemetery in Greenfield. Visitation was September 8 at the funeral home.
Rebecca S. Lane
Jan. 17, 1958 – Sept. 25, 2008
Rebecca Lane photo Rebecca S. “Becky” Lane, 50, of New Castle, died September 25 at her home.
She was born Jan. 17, 1958, in Rush County, a daughter of the late Robert Eugene “Bob” Lane and Shirley Sue Luellen Crousore.
Ms. Lane was a 1976 Tri High School graduate. She was employed as a certified nursing assistant for several area nursing homes and she also did private care. Most recently she was employed at Glen Oaks Nursing Home in New Castle. She was also a beautician and a member of Spiceland Methodist Church. She also attended Spiceland Church of the Nazarene. Ms. Lane enjoyed baking and decorating cakes, sewing and embroidery. She moved to New Castle a year ago, but spent time in Spiceland and 20 years in Lewisville.
Survivors include her stepmother, Sandy Lane of Cambridge City; two sisters, Sharron Lane of Spiceland and Janine Lane of Cambridge City; a brother, Jeremiah “Bub” Lane of New Castle; two nephews, Tyler and Ryan Leeka; and several stepbrothers, stepsisters, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services were September 29 at Spiceland Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Allen Southerland officiating.
Gerald Alden Collier
Sept. 27, 1921 – Sept. 18, 2008
Gerald Alden Collier, 86, of Greenfield, died September 18 at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis.
He was born Sept. 27, 1921, a son of the late Orville and Ruby (Burkett) Collier.
Mr. Collier was a minister for 45 years, having pastored several Friends churches in the area. He was also an accountant for Chrysler Corporation. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Greenfield.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanne (Wright) Collier of Greenfield; two sons, Allen (wife, Teresa) Collier of Knightstown and Phillip (wife, Melinda) Collier of Tipton; two daughters, Rebecca (husband, Mike) Hopper of Morehead, Ky., and Tamara (husband, Gary) Litten of Greensburg; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Chester Collier, Forrest Collier and Gail Collier; a sister, Gladys Stickler; and a grandson, Kevin Hopper.
Funeral services were September 22 at Shirley United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Phil B. Collier and Rev. Allen Collier officiating. Burial followed at McCray Cemetery in Wilkinson. Visitation was September 21 at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith United Methodist Church in Greenfield.
Stephen Lynn Colclazier
July 27, 1972 – Sept. 20, 2008
Stephen Lynn Colclazier photo Stephen Lynn Colclazier, 36, of New Castle, died September 20 at Henry County Memorial Hospital in New Castle.
He was born July 27, 1972, in Greenfield, a son of Michael L. and Carol (Johnson) Colclazier of Knightstown.
Mr. Colclazier worked in construction most of his life. He was known as someone who enjoyed his work. He also enjoyed fishing, collecting model cars and spending time with his daughters.
Survivors include his parents, Michael and Carol Colclazier of Knightstown; a sister, Beth Stone of Knightstown; two daughters, Chasity Vaughn and Macy Colclazier, both of Greenfield; two nieces, Hannah Colclazier of Kennard and Kendra Stone of Knightstown; a great-niece, Toni Lee Ritchie of Kennard; maternal grandparents, Zelmar and Dorothy Johnson of Cleveland; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Leonard Ralph and Ruth Lorraine Colclazier; and a cousin, Christina Colclazier.
Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 24, at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in Knightstown with Rev. Early Hall officiating. Burial will follow at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation was September 23 at the funeral home.
Iva Lukens Chew
Sept. 4, 1911 – Sept. 20, 2008
Iva Lukens Chew, 97, of Knightstown, died September 20 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.
She was born Sept. 4, 1911, in Spiceland, a daughter of the late William and Lilly (Magee) Warrick.
Mrs. Chew worked at the Rushville Social Services Department caring for children. She attended Carthage Methodist Church for many years, where she served as a nursery teacher for 15 years. Most recently, she was a member of Knightstown United Methodist Church.
Survivors include seven children, Barbara (husband, Virgil) McKee of Columbus, Ohio, Jim (wife, Rita) Lukens of Knightstown, Gloria Thorpe of Eaton, Ohio, Mary Lou (husband, Sam) Gray of Carthage, Donna Kay (husband, John) Gaither of New Castle, Linda (husband, Ronald) Gatewood of Warrenton, Va., and Lori Chew of Kennard; a daughter-in-law, Charlotte Lukens of New Castle; 25 grandchildren; 11 stepgreat-grandchildren; 11 stepgreat-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Maurice Lukens; her second husband, George Chew; a daughter, Candi Lukens; a son, Phillip Lukens; two granddaughters, Marcie Lukens and Pam Thorpe Moore; two great-great-granddaughters, Cora Beth and Josie Danielle Cole; three sisters, Edna Shepherd, Jenny Ingram and Mary Baker; a brother, Melvin Warrick; and two sons-in-law, Jack Lynch and James Chew.
Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 25, at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in Knightstown with Pastors Roger Campbell and Kenneth Wells officiating. Burial will follow at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, September 24, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Knightstown United Methodist Church Building Fund or the American Diabetes Association.
