Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992
Herschel T. Langley
Mar. 15, 1914 - May 13, 2003
Herschel T. Langley, 89, of Knightstown died Tuesday, May 13 at his residence. He was born March 15, 1914 in Indianapolis, a son of the late Henry Esaw and Mary Elizabeth (Lambert) Langley.
Mr. Langley had been employed as a deliveryman for Brosius Coal Co. in Knightstown and had been employed at the Spiceland Elevator. He attended the Knightstown Wesleyan Church.
Surviving is his wife of 54 years, Alice Wagner Langley whom he married Sept. 19, 1949 in Jeffersonville. Also surviving are four sons, Jackie Langley of Terre Haute, Monte (wife Kelly) Langley of Spiceland, Tony Langley of Knightstown, and Larry (wife Debbie) Langley of Greenfield; three daughters, Karen (husband Ronald) Ostermyer of Dunreith, Linda Langley of Rushville, and Mary Washburn of Brazil; eight grandchildren, Anthony, Jeanie and Michelle Ostermyer, Shaylynne Langley, Kory Washburn, Destynee Rucker, Chelsea Langley and Ceirra Langley; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, a brother, John Langley, four sisters, Cora Scheaffer, Ethel Short, Clara Van and Gladys Scheaffer, and an infant brother, Georgie, preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 16 at Marshall & Erlewein Funeral Home ~ Lewisville Chapel in Lewisville with Rev. George "Junior" Maloyed officiating. Burial was in Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown.
Visitation was held at the funeral home on Friday, May 16.
Phillip D. Arnett
June 19, 1936 - May 14, 2003
Phillip D. Arnett, 66, a resident of Kennard, died Wednesday, May 14 at Henry County Memorial Hospital in New Castle. He was born June 19, 1936 in Globe, Ky., a son of the late Gordon and Gladys (Miller) Arnett.
Mr. Arnett was a 1954 graduate of Kennard High School. He retired after 25 years of service from ABB in Muncie. He served in the 2nd and 3rd divisions where he was a mortar specialist of the U.S. Marine Corp. He attended the Quaker Church in Kennard for 26 years. He was a member of the Rose City Ringers Horseshoe Club in New Castle and an avid fisherman.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Phyllis Arnett of Kennard; a son, Steve (wife Paula) Arnett of New Castle; two grandchildren, Taylor and Kendall Arnett of New Castle; three sisters, Barbra (husband James) Doubman of Kennard, Rosemary (husband Marshall) Dewey of Arizona, and Judith (husband Darrell) Haines of Knightstown; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cathy Joann Arnett in 1976, father Gordon Arnett in 1974, and his mother, Gladys Arnett in 1977.
Funeral services were held at the Kennard Friends Church Saturday, May 17 with Rev. Emory Reece and Rev. Gerald Collier officiating. Burial was in McCray Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends was at the Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson Friday, May 16.
Ronald L. Bridges
Nov. 10, 1951 - May 13, 2003
Former Knightstown resident Ronald L. Bridges, 51, of Malad, Idaho, died unexpectedly on May 13. He was born November 10, 1951 in New Castle, a son of Lowell E. and JoAnn (Bullard) Bridges of Knightstown.
Mr. Bridges worked for several years for Eastman Kodak. He was a 1969 Knightstown High School graduate. The U.S. Air Force veteran was a member of the American Legion and was an avid hunter.
Survivors besides his parents are his children, Ronald T. Bridges, Staci (husband Doug) Emerson, both of Knightstown, Matthew L. Bridges Utah, and Crystal Bridges of Idaho; a brother Steve (wife Margie) Bridges of Knightstown; two sisters, Susie (husband Devin) Keefer, and Beth (husband Carlos) Rigdon, both of Knightstown; three grandsons, Sy, Seth and Wes Emerson; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Avery and Hazel Bridges and Paul and Kathleen Bullard.
Memorial services were held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 19 at Faith Chapel on Morgan St. in Knightstown.
Memorial contributions may be made to the NRA or to your favorite charity.
William E. Wasson
May 1, 1959 - May 17, 2003
William E. "Bill" Wasson, 44, of rural Middletown, died Saturday, May 17 at his home. He was born May 1, 1959 in New Castle, a son of Larry M. and Gail R. (Arthur) Wasson of New Castle.
Mr. Wasson was a lifelong resident of Henry County and a 1978 graduate of Knightstown High School. He had worked the past 20 years with the Indiana State Highway Dept. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge.
Survivors besides his parents include his wife, the former Vicki Horton; two daughters, Brittany and Carley Wasson, both of New Castle; one son, Alex Von Wasson of rural Middletown; two stepdaughters, Erica and Carissa Hooten, both of rural Middletown; one grandson, Mick David of New Castle; maternal grandmother, Ethel Arthur of New Castle; a sister, Jody Carole Wasson of Lewisville; a brother, Von (wife Emily) Wasson of New Castle; several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Elza Arthur.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. today (Wednesday, May 23) at Macer-Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Bobby Slagle officiating. Burial will be in Lewisville Cemetery. Visitation was Tuesday, May 20 at the funeral home.
Berdina M. Kindler
Aug. 24, 1939 - May 16, 2003
Berdina M. Kindler, 63, a resident of Knightstown, died at her residence Friday, May 16. She was born August 24, 1939 in Cincinnati, Ohio, a daughter of the late Melvin and Lois (Lacey) Eaton.
Mrs. Kindler had cleaned houses and businesses and took care of foster children. She was a member of Greenfield Faith Lutheran Church and had been involved in Scouting and 4-H.
Survivors include a daughter, Elaine Noble of Greenfield; two sons, Kris Kindler of Knightstown and Earl Kindler of Muncie, a foster son, George Leininger of Indianapolis, nine grandchildren and one great-grandson.
A daughter, Jeannine K. Riley, preceded her in death on January 10, 2002.
Graveside services will be held at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown at 11 a.m. on Thursday with Pastor David Koeneman officiating. Friends may call at the graveside from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. The Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson handled arrangements.
Joseph E. Walter
Nov. 11, 1914 - June 6, 2003
Joseph E. Walter, 89, of Dunreith died Friday, June 6 at The Waters of New Castle following an extended illness. He was born November 11, 1914 in Milroy, a son of the late George and Jessie Theodora (Brewer) Walter.
Mr. Walter was a 1933 graduate of Spiceland High School. He retired from Chrysler Corporation in 1969 and then worked at The Paddock in Knightstown until retiring in 2001. He was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Rushville, through which he did a lot of volunteer work in the ministry.
Survivors include three nieces, Lois Stanley of Spiceland, Sherry (husband Norman) Nicholas of Rushville, and Jane Hankla of Indianapolis; a nephew, Phil (wife Susan) Walter of Florida; and several great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Marie Walter on March 31, 2003, and a brother, Harold Walter.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, June 15 at Rushville Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses with Don Sparks officiating. Burial will be at Circle Grove Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be given to Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses or Watchtower Society. Arrangements were handled by Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service of New Castle.
Albert Gough Kinnaman
Sept. 28, 1908 - June 3, 2003
Albert Gough Kinnaman, 94, a resident of the Addison House in New Castle and a former resident of North Vernon, died Tuesday, June 3 in The Waters of New Castle. He was born September 28, 1908 in Puxico, Mo., a son of the late David Olie and Julia (Gough) Kinnaman.
Mr. Kinnaman was a self-employed farmer for over 60 years. He was a member of the North Vernon Senior Center and had attended the Tea Creek Baptist Church in North Vernon and the Grace Baptist Church in New Castle.
Surviving are two daughters, Betty (husband Warren) Hill of New Castle and Ruth (husband Ray) Pilarski of North Vernon; two sons, Russell (wife Joy) Kinnaman of New Castle and Leon "Al" (wife Joyce) Kinnaman of Knightstown; 15 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bernice Kinnaman in 1970 and his second wife, Johnque Kinnaman in 1986, three brothers and three sisters.
Funeral services were held Friday, June 6 in the Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson with Rev. Steve Brackney officiating. Burial was in Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation was held at the funeral home on Thursday, June 5. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice.
