Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992
Berlin C. Gross
July 24, 1930 – Jan. 24, 2008
Berlin C. Gross, 77, of Grant City, died January 24 at his home.
He was born July 24, 1930, in Cow Creek, Ky., a son of the late Clearence and Hattie (Anderson) Gross.
Mr. Gross retired in 1990 from Firestone Tire and Rubber in Noblesville after 38 years of service. He then worked at the New Castle Saw Mill until he retired in 2003. A member of Grant City Wesleyan Church, he taught Sunday school there for over 50 years and served on the church board for many years. Mr. Gross enjoyed hunting and working. He was known as a family man who enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Faye Darline Gross of Grant City; eight children, Larry (wife, Sandra) Gross of Grant City, Donnie (wife, Patty) Gross of Grant City, Lenville (wife, Leanna) Gross of rural Shirley, Lavonne Schuyler of Grant City, Ronnie (wife, Nancy) Gross of Knightstown, Kathy Gross of Grant City, Roger (wife, Janet) Gross of Grant City and Shelia Wagner of Grant City; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ronald (wife, Bonnie) Gross of New Castle, Lonnie (wife, Sandra) Reger of LaPorte; two sisters, Louise Smith of Knightstown and Connie (husband, Steve) Schuyler of Maxwell; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepdad, Gilbert Reger; two brothers, Jerry Reger and Raymond Gross; a sister, Marsha Joan Reger; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were January 28 at Grant City Wesleyan Church with Rev. James Ricker officiating. Burial followed in Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation was January 27 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in Knightstown and one hour prior to funeral services at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Grant City Wesleyan Church.
Julia Alice Sorrell
Feb. 24, 1912 – Jan. 29, 2008
Julia Alice Sorrell, 95, of Knightstown, died January 29 at Regency Place Nursing Home in Greenfield.
She was born Feb. 24, 1912, in Knightstown, a daughter of the late Charles and Julia (Allison) Risk.
Mrs. Sorrell was a 1929 Knightstown High School graduate. She played piano for silent movies at Knightstown’s Alhambra Theater. She was also a bookkeeper for First National Bank in Knightstown. She was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church and she married William Sorrell on May 19, 1934. Mrs. Sorrell was also a member of Tri Kappa sorority, Fortnightly Historical Club, Order of the Eastern Star #54 and the Priscilla Club.
Survivors include a son, C. Robert Sorrell of Naperville, Ill.; three daughters, Julia K. (husband, Robert) Stephens of Fort Myers, Fla., Patricia Nicholas of Knightstown and Mary Jo (husband, Dan) Purtee of Knightstown; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William; two brothers; and a sister.
Funeral services were February 2 at Todd Funeral Home in Knightstown with Rev. Peter Zinn officiating. Burial followed in Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation was February 1 at the funeral home.
Addie “Kay” Butler
Aug. 3, 1937 – Jan. 30, 2008
Addie “Kay” Butler, 70, died January 30 at Hearth at Prestwick in Avon.
She was born Aug. 3, 1937, in Dunreith, a daughter of the late Ike and Mildred (Sorrell) Smith.
Mrs. Butler married Leon Butler on June 8, 1955. She worked as a homemaker for many years. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Greenfield. Survivors include a son, Michael (wife, Amy) Butler of Danville; a daughter, Joyce Ann (husband, Peter) Bendslev of Houston, Texas; a brother, Freddie Smith of New Castle; two sisters, Connie Jean Faucett of Mooreland and Sharon Boyd of New Castle; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leon; and a brother, Donnie Smith.
Funeral services were February 4 at Erlewein Mortuary in Greenfield. Burial followed in Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation was February 3 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.
Frederic W. Brooks, Jr.
May 20, 1947 – Jan. 30, 2008
Frederic W. “Fred” Brooks Jr., 60, of Garrett, formerly of Greenfield, died January 30 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.
He was born May 20, 1947, in Littleton, N.H., a son of the late Frederic W. Brooks Sr. and Carol M. (Pearce) Galbol.
Mr. Brooks was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served in the Vietnam War from July 1965 to December 1968. He also worked as a manager for the U.S. Department of Defense. On Nov. 15, 1947, he married Sheryl “Sherry” Cecil.
Survivors include his wife, Sherry Cecil; a son, Van R. (wife, Shelley) Brooks of Spencerville; a daughter, Jean Ann (husband, Michael) Busche of Auburn; six grandchildren, Caitlynn Jo Carman, Michael D. Busche, Maddison D. Busche, Wyatt A. Brooks, Jacob D. Brooks and Morgan L. Brooks; one stepsister, Dr. Katherine Bolyard of Lafayette; his stepmother, Martha Ann Brooks of Knightstown; and his mother-in-law, Betty Cecil-Duhamell.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Becky Brooks and Linda Brooks.
Funeral services were February 4 at Feller & Clark Funeral Home in Auburn with Rev. Gordon Samra officiating. Burial followed in Woodlawn Cemetery in Auburn with military graveside rites conducted by the U.S. Air Force and the Garrett American Legion. Visitation was February 3 at the funeral home and February 4 prior to funeral services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne or the American Diabetes Association.
Travis Carter Sharrett
Dec. 5, 1989 – Feb. 1, 2008
Travis Carter Sharrett, 18, of Mt. Summit, died February 1.
He was born Dec. 5, 1989, in New Castle, a son of Todd Carter and Lisa Kay (Cunningham) Sharrett of Mt. Summit.
Mr. Sharrett was a senior at Blue River Valley High School. He attended Mooreland Friends Church. He was an avid golfer and text messager. Known to his friends as “T-Money,” he enjoyed being a big brother to his friends in Avon. Mr. Sharrett was known for his sense of humor and he enjoyed making people laugh.
Survivors include his parents; two brothers, Cory and Daniel Sharrett of Mt. Summit; maternal grandparents, Jack and Penny Cunningham of New Castle; great-grandparents, Violet Cunningham of New Castle and Leamon and Ruby Slaven of Florida; an uncle, Scott (wife, Kelly) Sharrett of Greenwood; two aunts, Lori (husband, Gary) Wallen of Wilkinson and Lonna (husband, Tom) Shelton of Avon; cousins, Stacie Shelton, Brooke Shelton, Becca Wallen, Austin Shelton and Caleb Wallen; and a special friend, Blaine Hammon of Mooreland.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Trevor Sharrett, Sharon Sharrett Shively and Allen Shively.
Funeral services are at 4 p.m. Thursday, February 7, at First Baptist Church in New Castle with Pastor Mark O’Brien and Pastor Carl Bennett officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Summit Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 6, at Mt. Summit Christian Church, and one hour prior to services at First Baptist Church in New Castle. Memorial contributions may be made to the Travis Sharrett Fund with envelopes available at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Main & Davis Funeral Home, Astor Main Blue River Chapel.
Marian L. Lansinger
June 19, 1928 – Feb. 2, 2008
Marian L. (Kelly) Lansinger, 79, of Raysville, died February 2 at her home.
She was born June 19, 1928, in Indianapolis, a daughter of the late Chester and Ruth (Stull) Kelly.
Mrs. Lansinger was a member of Psi Iota Xi sorority, Altrusa Club, book club and a knitting club. She was an avid bird watcher and she enjoyed watching wildlife. She was a 1948 graduate of St. Vincent School of Nursing. She worked at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield for 13 years. Mrs. Lansinger also worked at Twin Brook Nursing Home at Mt. Comfort and the VA hospital in Danville, Ill. After retirement, she was a volunteer at Lakeview Hospital in Danville, Ill.
Survivors include three daughters, Lynn Robertson of Greenwood, Gale (husband, Tim) Deckard of Billings, Mt., and Dawn Lansinger of Knightstown; two sons, Kent Lansinger of Roanoke, Va., and Jay (wife, Elaine) Lansinger of Whitingham, Vt.; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a brother, Richard Kelly of Florida. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James; and a sister, Margaret Kelly.
Funeral services are at 1 p.m. Friday, February 8, at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson. Visitation is 11 a.m. until time of services on Friday, February 8.
Mildred L. Ridlen
June 13, 1921 – Feb. 3, 2008
Mildred L. (Price) Ridlen, 86, died February 3 at Brandywine Health Care Center in Greenfield.
She was born June 13, 1921, in Wilkinson, a daughter of the late Oscar and Thelma (Whitlow) Price.
Mrs. Ridlen was a homemaker and a member of the Kennard and Wilkinson Brotherhood and Sisterhood. She was also a member of Shirley Order of the Eastern Star. Her first job out of high school was at Keith White Petroleum Company. She lived in Anderson, Shirley and Wilkinson. She was raised by her grandparents, Vern and Gretie Price.
Survivors include a special friend, Jack Delph of Wilkinson; a half-sister, Nancy Davison of Bloomington; two half-brothers, Robert Whitlow of Bloomington and Phillip Whitlow of rural Spencer; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 7, at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson with Rev. Jim Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in McCray Cemetery in Wilkinson. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, February 6, at the funeral home.
