Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992
Mildred “Bitty” Moffitt Wilson
January 22, 1926 – January 30, 2009
Mildred “Bitty” Moffitt Wilson of Lakeland, Fla., died January 30.
She was born Jan. 22, 1926, in Ogden, a daughter of the late Griffin and Edith (Stigleman) Moffitt.
Mrs. Wilson was a 1944 Spiceland High School graduate and an active supporter of the Spiceland Alumni Association.
Survivors include her husband, Don; and a sister-in-law, Adrienne (Reddington) Moffitt of Anderson.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Rosemary Pitts; and two brothers, James Moffitt and Phillip Moffitt.
Burial took place in Lakeland, Fla. Lakeland Home Gardens and Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Everett E. Trees, Sr.
February 2, 1912 – February 18, 2009
Everett E. Trees, Sr., 97, of Greenfield, formerly of Warrington, died February 18 at Regency Place in Greenfield.
He was born in Warrington on Feb. 2, 1912, a son of the late Elmer E. and Laura (Keller) Trees.
Mr. Trees was a lifelong farmer. He was also a member and officer of Warrington Church of the Nazarene. He and his late wife, Ruth, owned and operated Trees’ Trailer Sales in Warrington for 25 years. Mr. Trees also served as a school bus driver for 16 years for Wilkinson schools. He also worked at McCray Cemetery for many years.
Survivors include a son, Everett (wife, Joni) Trees, Jr., of Wilkinson; two daughters, Linda (husband, Paul) Litten of Charlottesville and Holly (husband, Joel) Trees-Miller of Wilkinson; 12 grandchildren, Melitta, Jonathan, Eric, Christy, Paul R. II, Dennis, Pamela, Chad, Joel S., Jason, Zarah and Marilla; 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth (Dotson) Trees; a grandson, Jeffrey; two brothers, Russell and Forest; and two sisters, Eva Keesling and Cecille Harris.
Funeral services were February 24 at Warrington Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Todd Reynolds and Rev. Norwood Kreuzinger officiating. Burial follow at McCray Cemetery in Wilkinson. Visitation was February 23 at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson. Memorial contributions may be made to Warrington Church of the Nazarene.
Richard “Dick” Wolski
December 20, 1931 – March 17, 2009
Richard “Dick” Wolski, 77, of Shirley, died March 17 at Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis.
He was born Dec. 20, 1931, in Anderson, a son of the late Jacob and Audrey (Love) Wolski.
Mr. Wolski owned and operated Wolski Brothers Texaco in Shirley for several years. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was a member of Shirley Masonic Lodge #531 and Korean War Veterans. Mr. Wolski was an avid hunter, sportsman and auto racing enthusiast.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Wolski of Shirley; three daughters, Cindy (husband, Charlie) Roberts of Wilkinson, Brenda Wolski of Crown Point and Karen (husband, Jim) Rash of Wilkinson; a daughter-in-law, Kristi Wolski of Shirley; four grandchildren, Terri (husband, Dave) McCune, Jared Wolski, Evan Roberts and Danny Rash; three great-grandchildren, Joshua, Garrison and Madison McCune; four step-grandchildren, Andy (wife, Tara) Rash, Emily (husband, Joseph) Bounds, Amy (husband, Andy) Bennett and Lizzy (husband, Jacob) Wheatley; five step-great-grandchildren; a sister, Anna Kennedy of Shirley; two brothers, Robert Wolski of Shirley and Dale Wolski of Indianapolis; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Steve Wolski; a sister, Audrey Snider; and three brothers, Jacob, Donald and Walter Wolski.
Funeral services were March 20 at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson with Jim Jackson officiating. Burial will take place at a later date. Visitation was March 20 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shirley Volunteer Fire Department.
Anita Jean Goodwin
March 22, 1939 – March 15, 2009
Anita Jean Goodwin, 74, of Greenfield, died March 22 at her home.
She was born Dec. 30, 1934, in Hancock County, a daughter of the late Henry E. and Ethel L. (Lanigan) Pearson.
Mrs. Goodwin was a homemaker who also worked at Indiana Box Company in Greenfield. She also managed Shoe World.
Survivors include her husband, Richard L. Goodwin; two daughters, Kathy (husband, Jay) Evans and Barbara Craig; a grandson, Jim Goodwin; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother, Donald Pearson; two sisters, Patricia Luttrell and Loretta Foust; a half-brother, Bobby Pearson; three half-sisters, Mary Brady, Della Pearson and Vivian Pearson; and a stepsister, Ruth Brown.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Gladys Saunders and Dorothy Pearson; a brother, Frank Pearson; and a stepbrother, Larry Dilly.
Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 26, at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson. Burial will follow at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Carthage. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, at the funeral home.
Marjorie A. Bousman Saunders
January 4, 1947 – March 13, 2009
Marjorie A. Bousman Saunders, 62, of Indianapolis, died March 13 at Wishard Hospital in Indianapolis.
She was born Jan. 4, 1947, in Anderson, a daughter of the late Jesse E. Bousman and Carol (Lamb) Hepp.
Mrs. Bousman Saunders was a retired certified nursing assistant who worked for Hoosier Village Health Care. She was known as an avid sports fan.
Survivors include a daughter, Robin (husband, Curtis) Nunn of Greenwood; four sons, Jesse (wife, Tona) Golob of Memphis, Tenn., Larry (wife, Michelle) Golob of Portland, Tenn., Kerry (wife, Amanda) Golob of Portland, Tenn., and Scott Golob of Indianapolis; three brothers, Gary, Steve and Bob (wife, Shirley) Bousman; two sisters, Ellen Bousman and Terri Beckler; 22 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Danny K. Saunders; a son, Timothy; and a brother, Teddy Bousman.
Funeral services were March 16 at Todd Funeral Home in Knightstown with Pastor Bill Dodd officiating. Burial followed at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation was March 15 at the funeral home.
Gladys K. Jessup
August 22, 1910 – March 14, 2009
Gladys K. Jessup, 98, of Charlottesville, a former longtime Knightstown resident, died March 14 at Country Home Manor.
She was born Aug. 22, 1910, in Hancock County, a daughter of the late Ila and Hattie (Jamison) Collins.
Mrs. Jessup was a 1928 Charlottesville High School graduate who served as a secretary at Eli Lilly for 31 years, retiring in 1975. She was a member of Knightstown Friends Church and a member of the associate chapter of Tri Kappa.
Survivors include her godchildren, Caitlin, Emma and Sarah Contreraz.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Weldon Jessup; an infant son, Jack Weldon Jessup; and a sister, Stella Collins.
Funeral services were March 17 at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson with Fred Powers officiating. Burial followed at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation was prior to services. Memorial contributions may be made to Riley Children’s Hospital.
Maxine J. Carroll
November 19, 1923 – March 15, 2009
Maxine J. Carroll, 85, formerly of Greenfield and Carthage, died March 15.
She was born Nov. 19, 1923, a daughter of the late Edward and Minola Stephens.
Mrs. Carroll was a 1942 Knightstown High School graduate. She worked as a homemaker for many years and was a member of East Street Christian Church in Carthage.
Survivors include two sons, Jim Carroll of Austin, Texas, and Pat Carroll of Bloomington; a daughter, Deanna S. “Dee” Whitaker of Greenfield; a sister, Thelma Bundy of New Castle; and three grandchildren, Bill, Janet and Christine.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward P. Carroll.
Funeral services are at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, at Erlewein Mortuary in Greenfield with Pastor David Bonne officiating.. Burial followed at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation was March 18 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hancock Regional Hospice, 801 N. State St., Greenfield, IN 46140.
