Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992
Auderene Hamilton
June 20, 1918 - Jan. 1, 2001
Auderene Hamilton, 82, of Knightstown died Monday, January 1 at Select Specialty Care, Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, after a short illness brought on by an auto accident.
She was born in Olive Hill, KY on June 20, 1918, a daughter of the late Tom and Ida Duncan Richmond. She was a Knightstown resident for 60 years. She retired from RCA in 1973.
Survivors include two daughters, Janet Rhodes of Knightstown, Claudette “Bonnie” (husband, Bobby) Rhodes of Knightstown; a son, Gary L. Hamilton of Richmond; 14 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; eight great, great grandchildren; two brothers, Thomas J. Richmond and Gilbert Richmond, both of Richmond; two sisters, Lucille Withrow of Pedro, Ohio, Earline Porter of Marion; a daughter-in-law, Sally Hamilton of Knightstown; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude E. Hamilton in March 1988, a son, Cobern Hamilton in August 1998; two brothers, Noah and Webster Richmond, and a sister, Irene Crabtree.
Funeral services will be Thursday, January 4 at 2 p.m. at Greene’s Funeral Home in Knightstown with Reverend Randy Gross officiating. Burial will followed in Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation is Wednesday, January 3 from 2-8 p.m. at Greene’s Funeral Home in Knightstown. Marshall & Erlewein Funeral Home in Lewisville is handling arrangements.
Brook A. Smith
Sept. 27, 1968 - Dec. 25, 2000
Brook A. Smith, 32, of Charlottesville died Monday, December 25 at Hancock Memorial Hospital in Greenfield.
He was born September 27, 1968 in Greenfield, a son of John Smith and Vivian Powers Smith. He was married to Teresa L. Smalley on April 29, 1995 and she survives.
He worked at Daimler-Chrysler in New Castle as a line worker. He was a 1987 graduate of Eastern Hancock High School and a graduate of the University of Idaho. Mr. Smith was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of U.A.W. Local 371 and the Kennekuk Road Running Club.
Survivors include his wide, Teresa L. Smith of Charlottesville; his father, John Smith of Peru; mother, Vivian Powers Smith of Knightstown; brother, Burke Aaric Smith of New Castle.
Services were Thursday, December 28 at 10 a.m. at Todd Funeral Home in Knightstown with Reverend David Bonne officiating. Burial took place in Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation was Wednesday, December 27 from 4-8 p.m. at Todd Funeral Home.
Betty J. Vanausdall
Nov. 12, 1925 – Feb. 7, 2001
Betty J. Vanausdall, 75, a Shirley resident, died Wednesday, February 7 at Hancock Memorial Hospital in Greenfield.
She was born Nov. 12, 1925 in Wilkinson, a daughter of the late Willis “Shorty” and Bessie (Stanley) Whisler.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Wilkinson Church of Christ.
Survivors include two sons, Jan (wife, Diana) Relford of Fremont, MI, Mark (wife, Joanne) Relford of Brewer, Maine; three grandchildren; one step-son, John Vanausdall of Indianapolis; two sisters, Bertha Seely of Greenfield, Jeannie Richardson of Indianapolis; brother, Earl Whisler of Shirley; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Vanausdall in 1980. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Herschel Whisler, and two sisters, Velma Gordon and Gertrude Goudy.
Services were at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 10 at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson with Jon Day officiating. Burial followed in McCray Cemetery in Wilkinson. Visitation was from 3-8 p.m. Friday, February 9 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wilkinson Church of Christ.
Lois E. Weisheit
July 11, 1926 – Feb. 12, 2001
Lois E. Weisheit, 74, a resident of rural New Castle, died Monday, February 12 at her home.
She was born July 11, 1926 in Greenfield, a daughter of the late Rev. Arvin and Mary Blanche (Bradley) Taylor.
Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Russell “Bud” Weisheit of New Castle; two daughters, Judy Riley of Knightstown, Bonnie Gwaltney of Maxwell; two sons, Mike of Chicago, Ill., James of Kennard; a sister, Betty Thrawley of New Castle; 11 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph and Dick, and a grandson, Scott Beach.
Services will by at 10 a.m. Thursday February 15 at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson with Rev. Robert VanCise officiating. Visitation is Wednesday, February 14 from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Green Hills Memory Gardens in New Castle.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Henry County Memorial Hospital Hospice Fund.
C. Marlene Wilson
Aug. 2, 1935 – Feb. 11, 2001
C. Marlene Wilson, 65, a life long resident of Carthage, died Sunday, February 11 at her home.
She was born in Carthage on Aug. 2, 1935, the daughter of the late Howard E. and Ellen Marie (Whitfield) Zimmerman.
She was employed by RCA in Indianapolis as an assembly worker. She retired in 1995. She had attended Fletcher United Methodist Church in Carthage.
Survivors include two daughters, Cindy (husband, Ray) Lui, and Bonnie (husband, Bill) Davis, both of Carthage; two grandchildren, Lindsay Davis and Carolyn Davis; two step-grandchildren, Justin and Denise Lui.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Louis and Melvin Zimmerman.
Services will be Thursday, February 15 at 10 a.m. at Todd Funeral Home, Carthage Chapel, with Rev. Roger Campbell officiating from 4-8 p.m. Visitation is Wednesday, February 14 at Todd Funeral Home, Carthage Chapel, from 4-8 p.m. Burial will take place in Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown.
Patricia L. Wilkerson
Mar. 11, 1936 – Feb. 9, 2001
Patricia L. Wilkerson, 64, of Shirley, a former Rushville resident, died Friday, February 9 at Hancock Memorial Hospital in Greenfield.
She was born March 11, 1936 in Cadillac, MI, a daughter of the late Red and Martha (Jakeala) Biggs.
She was a homemaker and a former member of the Lutheran Church of Cadillac.
Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Chalen E. Wilkerson; two daughters, Tammi and Shannon Wilkerson, both of Shirley; one son, Robert Wilkerson of Indianapolis; three sisters, Alice Ball of Greensburg, Sally Morrow and Linda Irons, both of Rushville; one brother, George Biggs of Rushville; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one son, Charles Wilkerson, in December 1973.
Services were at 2 p.m. Monday, February 12 at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson. Burial followed in McCray Cemetery in Wilkinson. Visitation was Monday, February 12 from 10 a.m. until time of services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Fibromyalgia Foundation.
Mabel Elizabeth Boese
May 21, 1919 – Feb. 5, 2001
Mabel Elizabeth “Betty” Boese, 81, of Wilkinson died Monday, February 5 at her home.
She was born May 21, 1919 in Union City, Ohio, the daughter of the late Don O. and Hazel (Gettinger) Smith.
She was a homemaker and worked for Eastern Hancock schools initiating the bookstore when the new school was built. She was active in church and school accumulating a host of friends. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ and a member of the Wilkinson Church of Christ for the past 47 years.
Survivors include her husband, James Boese, whom she married on Sept. 17, 1939; one son, Lynn (wife, Cindy) Boese of Indianapolis; one daughter, Susan (husband, Doug) Orahood of Cicero; one grandson, Matthew (wife, Sara) Orahood of Sanford, FL; two granddaughters, Amanda and Megan Orahood of Cicero; one brother, Edward (wife, Maxine) Smith of Union City, Ind.
Services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 7 at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson with Joe Reeves officiating. Burial followed in McCray Cemetery in Wilkinson. Visitation was 3-8 p.m. Tuesday, February 6 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hancock Memorial Hospital Hospice Fund, 801 N. Main Street, Greenfield, IN 46140.
