Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992
Dorothy A. Adkins
Sept. 17, 1942 – Mar. 8, 2001
Services for Dorothy E. Adkins were held Thursday, March 8 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. Mrs. Adkins, 58, of Shirley died Monday, March 5 at her home following an extended illness.
The 1960 graduate of New Castle High School retired in 1994 after 14 years of service at Hancock Memorial Hospital in Greenfield.
She was formerly employed at Chrysler Corp. in New Castle and was a charter member of the East Robbins Baptist Church. She was born Sept. 17, 1942 in Robbins, Tenn., a daughter of Harold Virgil and Vera Barnett Robbins.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Kermit; a son, Paul (wife, Tammy) of Shirley; five sisters, Myrna (husband, Jack) Gibson of Sunbright, Tenn., Marion Wright of Oak Ridge, Tenn., Barbara (husband, Terry) Williams of Elgin, Tenn., Sherry Robbins and Etta Human, both of Robbins, Tenn.; a brother, Gerald (wife, Oma) Robbins of Robbins, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.
The Rev. Danny Douglas officiating at the service with burial in South Mound Cemetery. Visitation was Wednesday, March 7. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Helen M. Kirk
May 4, 1918 – May 2, 2001
Helen M. Starbuck Kirk, 82, of Anderson, died Wednesday at her home following an extended illness.
A homemaker, she was a member of First Friends Church and OES 154. She was born May 4, 1918 in Spiceland.
She is survived by husband, Fred W., whom she married in Shirley on Oct. 31, 1936; a daughter, Carla J. (husband Robert) Crowe of New Castle; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; a brother, Glen (wife Jean) Starbuck of Kennard, and nieces and nephews.
Services were held Friday, May 4 at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home in Anderson with the Rev. Angie Boss officiating. Burial was in Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown.
Visitation was Thursday, May 3 from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to First Friends Church.
Elmer Singleton
Jan. 27, 1914 – Apr. 30, 2001
Elmer Singleton, 87, of Freelandville died April 30 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. He was born Jan. 27, 1914 in Cincinnati, a son of the late Adam and Annette Peck.
He had been the owner of Weed Hardware and was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ, VFW and American Legion. He was a sergeant in the 129th Airborne Engineers, serving in WW II in the European Theater.
Survivors include his wife, Roseadella; two daughters, Jean (husband David) Weimer of Knightstown, and Jane Jorgensen of Tucson, AZ; two stepsons, Tom Toth of Maine and Steve Toth of Vincennes; and four grandchildren.
Services were held Friday, May 4 at Bethel United Church of Christ in Freelandville with Dr. Patrick Larracey officiating. Burial followed in Bethel United Church of Christ Cemetery in Freelandville. Visitation was Thursday, May 3 at the Goodwin Family Funeral Home in Vincennes.
Margaret Jean Smith
Mar. 15, 1922 – Apr. 30, 2001
Margaret Jean (Garvey) Smith, 79, of New Castle, died Monday, April 30 at New Castle Healthcare.
She was born on March 15, 1922 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Francis and Leona (Brown) Garvey. Mrs. Smith was a 1940 graduate of New Castle High School. On October 12, 1947, she married R. Merrill Smith who preceded her in death on August 26, 1990.
She was a homemaker and a member of St. Rose Catholic Church in Knightstown.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by a daughter, Rebecca Smith Stevens in 1983 and by one brother.
Survivors include one son, Tom Smith of Carthage; one daughter, Mary Elsworth, New Castle; one brother, John Garvey of Indianapolis; two sisters, Martha Bailey and Rosemary Brown, both of New Castle; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Rose Catholic Church in Knightstown Thursday, May 3 at 10 a.m. with Father John Luerman officiating.
Visitation will be Wednesday, May 2 from 4-8 p.m. at the Todd Funeral Home, Butcher Chapel in Knightstown.
Burial will be in Glen Cove Cemetery, Knightstown.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association with envelopes available at the funeral home.
Ellen M. Lane
Aug. 15, 1951 – Apr. 26, 2001
Ellen M. Lane, 49, of Pershing, died Thursday, April 26, at IU Medical Center in Indianapolis.
She was born Aug. 15, 1951 in New Castle, a daughter of Bernard L. and Mary Stevens Runyon.
Mrs. Lane taught school at Charles A. Beard Elementary School in Knightstown for 20 years. She was a 1969 graduate of Lincoln High School in Cambridge City. Ellen graduated in 1973 from Ball State University and received her masters there in 1975. An avid IU fan, she was a member of the Indiana University Alumni Association, a member of the Indiana State Teachers Association and Cambridge City Christian Church.
In addition to her parents of Cambridge City, she is survived by her husband, Daryl J. of Pershing. Services were Monday, April 30 at Cambridge City Christian Church with Tracy Wright officiating. Burial was in Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Pershing.
Visitation was from 3-7 p.m. Sunday, April 29 at Waskom Capitol Hill Chapel in Cambridge City. Memorial contributions may be made to Cambridge City.
Dayton Elsworth Springman
Aug. 25, 1925 – Apr. 30, 2001
Dayton Elsworth Springman, 75, of Greensburg, died Monday, April 30.
He was born in Cumberland, MD, on Aug. 25 1925, a son of Dayton Elsworth and Jessie Louise Paul Springman Sr.
He was a graduate of Arsenal Tech High School in Indianapolis and attended Texas A&M University. Mr. Springman served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.
Spring married Elizabeth Joyce Wood on Aug. 23, 1988 and she survives.
Springman was a fireman for the Rushville City Fire Dept. for 25 years serving as the fire chief from 1964-1980. He also was the Rushville City Street Commissioner under Mayors Delon and Bostic and was a painter for Carter Lanning for many years.
He was a member of the American Legion, Raleigh Community Dance Club, a lifetime member of the Eagles and a past member of the Elks.
Survivors besides his wife are three sons, Edward Springman of Portland, OR, Deven Springman of Rushville and Drew Springman of Metamora; three stepsons, Hugh Loudenback of Fountain Hills, AZ, William Metz and Bart Phillip Metz, both of Greensburg; one daughter, Donna West of Kellan, TX; two step-daughters, Deborah K. Smith of Greensburg, and Jacquilyn Loudenback of Flagstaff, AZ; two brothers, William Springman of Rushville, and John Springman of Carthage; two sisters, Mary Sparks of Rushville, and Erma Horan of North Carolina; six grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren, one great-grandchild and one step-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 4 at the Todd Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Edward Springman officiating.
A Fireman’s procession and burial will follow at the Kingston Cemetery in Decatur County with military graveside services.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 3 from 2-8 p.m. at the Todd Funeral Home in Rushville.
Memorial donations may be made to the Decatur County Hospice, 720 N. Lincoln St., Greensburg, IN 47240.
Elnora Jean Whitaker
July 13, 1924 – June 18, 2001
Elnora Jean Whitaker, 76, a former resident of Grant City who had resided in Pendleton for the past several years, died Monday, June 18 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Hospital in Carmel. She was born July 13, 1924 in Mt. Comfort, a daughter of the late Chandler and Crystal (Leonard) Heim.
Mrs. Whitaker, a graduate of Knightstown High School, had worked as a teller at the former First National Bank in Knightstown, and a homemaker. She was a member of the Fishersburg Wesleyan Church.
Survivors include her husband Calvin V. Whitaker who she married February 18, 1976; one son, Robert David (wife Pam) Elliott of Summerfield, FL; two daughters, Carol R. Smith of Shirley, and Linda Marie Elliott of Pendleton; seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Dale (wife Janet) Heim of Knightstown, and Richard (wife Marilyn) Heim of Knightstown; one sister, Ruth (husband Phillip) Kattau of Rockville.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Vernice Elliott; daughter, Martha Jean Elliott; and sisters, Evelyn Helms and Carol Heim.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 21 at Ronald L. Seals Funeral Home in Fortville with Rev. Raymond Hood and Rev. Donald McDowell officiating. Burial will be in Gravel Lawn Cemetery in Fortville.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. (today) Wednesday, June 20 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.
