Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992
William Long
August 13, 1943 - August 3, 2009
William Long, 65, of Knightstown, died August 3.
He was born Aug. 13, 1943, a son of the late George and Lucille Long.
Survivors include his wife, Ellen; two daughters, Cheryl Dickson and Lydia Long; two sons, William Long and Josh Long; a grandson; his twin brother, George Long; and two other brothers, Jeff and Gary Long.
Funeral services were August 7 at Bethel Baptist Church in Greenfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethel Baptist Church Youth Fund. Indiana Funeral Care is handling arrangements.
Charles C. Lockridge
April 25, 1918 - August 4, 2009
Charles C. Lockridge, 91, of Kennard, died August 4 at Henry County Memorial Hospital in New Castle. He was born April 25, 1918, in Henry County, a son of the late Ora and Lelia (Chadwick) Lockridge.
Mr. Lockridge retired from Chrysler in New Castle and was also a retired electrician. He and his wife, Ruth, owned and operated Lockridge Market in Kennard for 30 years. A World War II veteran, Mr. Lockridge served in the U.S. Air Corps. He enjoyed traveling and fishing in Canada, Alaska and Florida. A past member of the Kennard Volunteer Fire Department, he was also a member of the Kennard Lions Club, Knightstown American Legion Post 152 and New Castle Eagles #933.
Survivors include one daughter, Jan Lockridge of Kennard; two grandsons, Tim Hutson of Fishers and Brad Hutson of Muncie; and a granddaughter, Cheri Hutson of Detroit, Mich.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth; a daughter, Sue Hutson; and a brother, Sterle Lockridge.
Graveside services were August 8 at Miller Cemetery in Middletown with Rev. Marion McFarland officiating. Knightstown American Legion Post 152 conducted military graveside rites. Visitation was August 8 at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson. Memorial contributions may be made to Kennard Christian Church or Kennard Friends Church.
Wendell Marion Stoten
October 7, 1920 - August 6, 2009
Wendell Marion Stoten, 88, of New Castle, died August 6 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born Oct. 7, 1920, in Knightstown, a son of the late John M. and Ruby (Oldham) Stoten.
Mr. Stoten retired from Alleghany-Ludlum after 15 years of service. He was a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. A member of First United Methodist Church of New Castle, he was also a member of the Sulphur Springs Masonic lodge. Mr. Stoten was an avid farmer who loved gardening, woodworking, the outdoors and visiting with family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn (Edwards) Stoten of New Castle; two daughters, Sharon Stoten of Indianapolis and Marilyn (husband, Denis) Whitted of Springport; a grandson, David E. Whitted of Springport; and a great-granddaughter.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Lowell E. Stoten; and a sister, Barbara Stoten.
Funeral services were August 10 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Rev. Tom McGilliard officiating. Burial followed at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Military graveside rites were conducted by Knightstown American Legion Post 152. Visitation was August 9 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Edna Mae Alexander
December 20, 1939 - August 7, 2009
Edna Mae Alexander, 69, died August 7 at her home.
She was born Dec. 20, 1939, in Monticello, Ky., a daughter of the late Victoria (Jones) Lowe and Claude Lewis. She was raised by Jane (Jones) Gregory.
Survivors include a daughter, Sandra (Richardson) (husband, Richard) Trautmann of Knightstown; two grandchildren, Joshua and Diana Trautmann; two sisters, Anna (Carrender) Gann and Wanda (Lowe) Laney; and a brother, Tony Lowe.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Tommy Alexander; a brother, Bruce Jones; and a sister, Barbara Lewis.
Graveside funeral services are at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 13, at Elk Springs Cemetery in Monticello, Ky.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hancock Regional Hospice. Local arrangements are being handled by Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in Knightstown.
Eric Lee Clem
July 2, 1965 - Aug. 8, 2009
Eric Lee Clem, 44, of Markleville, died August 8 at St. John’s Hospital in Anderson.
He was born July 2, 1965, in Anderson, a son of Derek and Dixie (Cole) Clem.
Mr. Clem was a 1983 Pendleton Heights High School graduate and a 1992 Anderson University graduate. A lifelong Markleville resident, he enjoyed reading, collecting watches, knives, swords and ink pens. He enjoyed playing poker with his friends, perusing e-Bay, history and genealogy. Mr. Clem particularly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Survivors include his mother, Dixie Clem of Markleville; two brothers, Jason Clem of Anderson and Colby T. Clem of Markleville; an uncle, Thomas Cole of Markleville; two aunts, Kay (husband, Gene) Lester of Anderson and Diana (husband, Don) Moore of Markleville; a niece, Ciera Clem; two nephews, Mason and Jaden Clem; his paternal grandmother, Frances Clem of Markleville; and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father; his paternal grandfather, Alvan B. Clem; and his maternal grandparents, Paul and Lena Cole.
Funeral services are at 1 p.m. Friday, August 14, at 1 p.m. at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson with Pastor Trey Oldham officiating. Burial will follow at Mechanicsburg Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m. until time of services on August 14.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Joyce Harrelson
August 4, 1935 - August 14, 2009
Joyce Harrelson, 74, of Rushville, died August 14 at Flatrock River Lodge in Rushville.
She was born Aug. 4, 1935, in Rushville, a daughter of the late Phillip and Lula (Price) Hatfield.
Mrs. Harrelson was a 1953 Wabash High School graduate. She was a waitress at Stop 3 in Spiceland and worked at GasAmerica on State Road 109 for several years.
Survivors include a sister, Carole Crain, and a brother, Keth Hatfield, both of Rushville.
Graveside funeral services were August 18 at East Hill Cemetery in Rushville with Rev. Jay Noll officiating. Moster Mortuary in Rushville handled arrangements.
Ralph M. Glick
January 2, 1952 - August 15, 2009
Ralph M. Glick, 57, of rural Columbia City, died August 15 at Parkview Whitley Hospital.
He was born Jan. 2, 1952, in Tyler, Texas, a son of Irvin and June Louise (Roykowski) Glick, Jr.
At age three, Mr. Glick and his family moved to Sandusky, Ohio. They moved to Fort Wayne when he was a senior in high school, and he graduated from Snider High School in 1970. Mr. Glick married Paula S. Swincher of Knightstown and, after living here for a short time, they moved to Fort Wayne. The couple spent the last 15 years in Whitley County, near Columbia City. Mr. Glick worked at Brandeis Machinery & Supply for the past 18 years, serving as parts manager. He also worked for Scott’s Foods in Fort Wayne as a meat cutter for over 12 years.
Survivors include his wife, Paula; two children, Mercy (husband, Rick) Bowling of Big Lake and James Glick of Columbia City; six grandchildren; and a sister, Linda Glick of Maplewood, Minn.
Funeral services were August 18 at Smith & Sons Funeral Home in Columbia City with Cort Swincher officiating. Visitation was prior to services.
Memorial contributions may be made to Riley Hospital for Children.
