Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992
Donald L. Casey
Dec. 13, 1930 – March 12, 2008
Donald L. Casey, 77, of Shirley, died March 12 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born in Shirley on Dec. 13, 1939, a son of the late Bert and Ona (Thomas) Casey.
Mr. Casey was raised on a farm. He was a 1949 Kennard High School graduate, who served with the U.S. Marine Corps. in the Korean War. He retired from Delco-Remy in Anderson after 30 years of service. Mr. Casey was known as a proud man who lived life fully and on his own terms.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth Ann (Davisson) Casey; two sons, Jeffrey Casey of Knightstown and Benjamin Casey of Shirley; a daughter, Ginger Jones of Dunreith; five granddaughters; and two great-grandchildren.
There will be no funeral services or visitation. Marshall & Erlewein Funeral Home in Shirley is handling arrangements.
Lillian L. Rucker
March 7, 1934 – March 17, 2008
Lillian L. Rucker, 74, of Brownsburg, died March 17 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis.
She was born March 7, 1934, in Pontotoc, Miss., a daughter of the late Jessie Swain and Ora (Erby) Barnes.
Mrs. Rucker moved to Brownsburg area 10 years ago from the Spiceland and Dunreith area. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, William E. Rucker, Jr., of Jonesboro, Ark., and David C. (wife, Denise) Barnes of Brownsburg; a daughter, Evyonne D. Jones of Brownsburg; a brother, Dudley Swain of Waldron; a sister, Lucille Rose of Spiceland; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Rucker.
Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Friday, March 21, at Todd Funeral Home in Knightstown. Burial will follow in Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation is noon-2 p.m. Friday, March 21, at the funeral home.
Frederick Eugene Posey
April 8, 1920 – April 5, 2008
Frederick Eugene “Gene” Posey, 87, of Knightstown, died Saturday, April 5, at Kindred Hospital in Greenwood.
He was born April 8, 1920, in Rush County, a son of the late Fred and Ada (McConnell) Posey.
Mr. Posey worked at Delco-Remy for 21 years before retirement. He was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard, having served four years in Alaska. Mr. Posey was a 1938 Rushville High School graduate. He was a member of the track team there. He enjoyed dancing, sports and spending time with his family and friends. Mr. Posey was known as a friendly person who never met a stranger. He attended Knightstown Christian Church was a member of Knightstown American Legion Post 152.
Survivors include his wife, Hazel (Plank) Posey of Knightstown; four sons, Rick (wife, Mary) Sipes of Muncie, Mark Posey of Knightstown, Randy (wife, Jayana) Posey of Lewisville and Brett (wife, Cindy) Posey of Spiceland; a daughter, Terri Sipes of Knightstown; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in Knightstown with Rev. Richard Thayer officiating. Burial will follow at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation was April 8 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association with envelopes available at the funeral home.
Murray Lester West
March 16, 1926 – March 21, 2008
Murray Lester West, 82, of Florida, died March 21.
He was born March 16, 1926, in Battle Creek, Mich., a son of the late O. Ernest and Lela Alice (Stauble) West.
Mr. West lived in New Castle and Muncie before moving to Panama City, Fla., in 1959. He worked as a heavy equipment mechanic. He served in the United State Navy during World War II.
Survivors include two sons, Mitchell (wife, Maria) West of Lewisville and Ronald (wife, Stacey) West of Tool, Tex.; a daughter, Rebecca Shaw of Miami, Fla.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a brother, Ronald Everett West of Panama City, Fla.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Rosalie Ann West.
Funeral services were March 27 at St. Anne Catholic Church in New Castle with Sister Shirley Gerth officiating. Cremation followed at Eastern Indiana Crematory in Lewisville. Marshall & Erlewein Funeral Home in Lewisville handled arrangements.
Edyth S. Davis
Jan. 28, 1929 – March 24, 2008
Edyth S. Davis, 79, of New Castle, died March 24 at her home.
She was born Jan. 28, 1929, in Albany, Ky., a daughter of the late Odell Owens.
Mrs. Davis was a member of Hagerstown Church of the Nazarene. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, reading the bible and spending time with her grandchildren.
Survivors include a daughter, Mary Davis of Cambridge City; two sons, Merle (wife, Carol) Davis of Centerville and David (wife, Brenda) Davis of Milton; eight grandchildren, Merle Davis Jr., of Centerville, Tonya Davis of Centerville, Dennis Davis II of New Castle, Tina Howard of Richmond, Joseph Davis of New Castle, Natasha (husband, Derek) McNew of Dunreith, Natalie (husband, Rick) Weaver of Carthage and Lyle Davis of Milton; several great-grandchildren; a sister, Gladys (husband, J.T.) Forester of Albany, Ky.; a brother, Earl (wife, Doradean) Owens of New Castle; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ross E. Davis; a son, Dennis Davis; three sisters; and three brothers.
Funeral services were Mach 28 at Hagerstown Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Robert Fannin officiating. Burial followed at West Lawn Cemetery in Hagerstown. Visitation was March 27 at Main & Davis Funeral Home in New Castle.
Beverly “Jeannie” Irwin
Nov. 6, 1939 – March 26, 2008
Beverly “Jeannie” Irwin, 68, of New Castle, died March 26 at Henry County Memorial Hospital in New Castle.
She was born Nov. 6, 1939, in Indianapolis, a daughter of the late Merle and Wilma (Graham) Benge.
Mrs. Irwin was a 1957 Kennard High School graduate and an Ivy Tech graduate. She was a retired licensed professional nurse, who worked at Regency Place in Greenfield and Westminster Village in Oaklandon. An avid gardener, Mrs. Irwin also enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. She was known as a loving mother and grandmother.
Survivors include her husband, Joseph F. Irwin; a daughter, Cathy (husband, Tim) Kendall of Shirley; three sons, Joseph (wife, Gina) Irwin of Woodbridge, Va., David (wife, Paula) Irwin of New Castle and Walter (wife, Amanda) Irwin of Shelbyville; eight grandchildren, Darby, Seth, Mallory, Kendall, Patty, Shelby, Madison; Allie and Morgan Irwin; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Nellie (husband, Jake) Lynn of Acton, Norma Cooper and Linda K. Reeves, both of Indianapolis; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley King.
Funeral services were March 29 at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson with Pastor Russ Lutes officiating. Burial followed at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation was March 28 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to any emphysema association.
Mary L. Surface
April 4, 1927 – March 26, 2008
Mary L. Surface, 80, of rural Lewisville, died March 26 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.
She was born in Acton on April 4, 1927, a daughter of the late Jacob Gordon and Ruth Marie (Bills) Lowes.
Mrs. Surface was a 1945 Whiteland High School graduate. She enjoyed farming with her late husband, Bill. The couple farmed in the Greenwood (Johnson County) area for several years before moving to their farm in Lewisville in 1961. Mrs. Surface enjoyed all aspects of farming. She also enjoyed spending time with her granddaughter, fishing and rabbit hunting. She was a member of Honey Creek United Methodist Church in Greenwood.
Survivors include a daughter, Elaine Surface-Russell of Knightstown; a granddaughter, Bailey Surface-Russell; four half-sisters, JoAn (husband, Lowell) Nichols of Indianapolis, Carolyn (husband, Dan) Quinn of Fishers, Marilyn (husband, David) Brandt of Munster and Patricia Minnich of Indianapolis; a half-brother, Thomas Lowes of Florida; a stepbrother, William Lawrence Bright of Greenwood; and a stepsister, Betty (Hall) Hendricks of Fairland.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin A. Surface; an infant brother, Robert Lowes; a stepbrother, Samuel Wendell Bright; and a son-in-law, Dennis Russell.
Funeral services were March 29 at Marshall & Erlewein Funeral Home in Lewisville with Chaplain Russell Jarvis officiating. Graveside services and burial followed at Forest Lawn Memory Garden Cemetery in Greenwood with Rev. Wilma Allen officiating. Visitation was March 28 at the funeral home.
