Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992
Lois V. Snider
Aug. 2, 1915 – Oct. 23, 2008
Lois V. Snider, 93, of Shirley, died October 23 at Golden Living Center in Greenfield.
She was born Aug. 2, 1915, in Hancock County, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Margerite (Everett) Bolander.
Mrs. Snider worked for several years at Kraft Foods in Shirley. She was a mother and homemaker, and was a member of a senior citizens group in New Castle. Mrs. Snider enjoyed playing cards.
Survivors include three daughters, Sharon (husband, Ralph) Wales of Wilkinson, Charlotte (husband, Neal) Melton of New Castle and Bonnie (husband, Larry) Pritchard of Highland, Tex.; five sons, Floyd Snider of Aurora, Guy (wife, Maude) Snider of Shirley, Steve (wife, Cyndi) Snider of Shirley, Philip (wife, Deana) Snider of Shirley and Chris (wife, Diane) Snider of Allen, Texas; 19 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Oak Snider; a son, Ivan Snider; two brothers, Clarence and Ernest Bolander; two sisters, Ada Smith and Julia Catt; a granddaughter, Heather Snider; and a great-grandson, Cory Butcher.
Funeral services were October 27 at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson with Pastor Jim Jackson officiating. Burial followed at McCray Cemetery in Wilkinson. Visitation was October 26 at the funeral home.
Thelma Blake
April 13, 1930 – Oct. 19, 2008
Thelma Blake, 78, of New Castle, died October 19 at her home.
She was born April 13, 1930, in Monticello, Ky., a daughter of the late John Marion Kidd and Elizabeth (Dishman) Kidd.
Mrs. Blake lived in Lewisville for 56 years before moving to New Castle. She was a member of New Castle Church of the Nazarene and a homemaker.
Survivors include three daughters, Anna (husband, Joe) Higgins of New Castle, Carol Blake of Richmond and Susie (husband, Mike) Downey of Knightstown; a son, Robin Blake of New Castle; a stepdaughter, Mary Ann Orr of New Castle; two stepsons, Otis (wife, Diane) Blake of Lewisville and Robert (wife, Janice) Blake of Lewisville; two grandson; and numerous step-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Blake; three sons, Ronnie Blake, John Ray Blake and Roger Kidd; and two stepsons, Gene Carlos and Charles Wallace Blake.
Joseph T. Mueller
Feb. 8, 1948 – Oct. 27, 2008
Joseph T. Mueller, 60, died October 27 at Ellison House in Greenfield.
He was born Feb. 8, 1948, in Washington, Mo., a son of the late Herbert and Marion (Buskuski) Mueller.
Mr. Mueller was a 1966 Pacific High School (Missouri) graduate. He served in the U.S. Army from 1966-1968. Mr. Mueller was a member of Knightstown United Methodist Church and 40-year member of Knightstown American Legion Post 152. Employed by the Town of Knightstown for several years, he enjoyed gardening and spending time with his grandchildren. His hobbies included woodworking and barbecuing for charities.
Survivors include two sons, Joseph (wife, Michele) Mueller, Jr., of Wilkinson and James (wife, Holly) Mueller of Fishers; a daughter, Jacqueline Mueller of Rushville; five grandchildren, Sarah and Jacob Mueller of Wilkinson, Kayla and Emma Mueller of Fishers and Matthew Mueller of Rushville; a brother, Paul (wife, Roseanne) Mueller of Pacific, Mo.; two nieces, Rhonda Mueller and Theresa Mueller of Missouri; and a nephew, David Mueller of Missouri.
Funeral services were October 31 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in Knightstown with Rev. Kenneth Wells officiating. Burial followed at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown with full military graveside rites conducted by Knightstown American Legion Post 152. Visitation was October 30 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Knightstown United Methodist Church.
Alice R. Lee
April 23, 1930 – Oct. 29, 2008
Alice R. Lee, 78, of Knightstown, died October 29 at Regency Place in Greenfield.
She was born April 23, 1930, in Lenoir City, Tenn., a daughter of the late William Howard and Geneva (Wilburn) Lee.
Ms. Lee lived in Knightstown since 1997.
Survivors include three daughters, Alice Therea Hollada of Spiceland, Sandy Irene Stalvey of Deland, Fla., and Gigi R. (husband, Dave) Steinwachs of Knightstown; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and a brother, James M. Lee of Sarasota, Fla.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Robert E. Lee.
Cremation took place at Eastern Indiana Crematory in Lewisville. There were no public funeral services. Marshall & Erlewein Funeral Home in Lewisville handled arrangements.
Odra Nolen
April 11, 1928 – Nov. 1, 2008
Odra “Audrey” Nolen, 80, of Carthage, died November 1 at Brandywine Nursing Home in Greenfield.
She was born April 11, 1928, a daughter of the late Clarence and Anna (Gulley) Spence.
Mrs. Nolen owned and operated Midway Café in Charlottesville. She was an avid seamstress who loved to crochet and perform floral design for friends.
Survivors include four daughters, Joann Bray of Indianapolis, Patricia (husband, Larry) Hardeman of Carthage, Vivian (husband, Jim) Wayland of Flagstaff, Ariz., and Tamara Nolen of Carthage; a sister, Olive (husband, Tony) Riley of Shelbyvlle; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cledis Nolen; five brothers, Norman, Raymond, Ezra, Orville and Oran Spence; and three sisters, Helen Logan, Lola Jones and Opal Richmond.
Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 6, at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson with Rev. Paul Enyart and Youth Minister Shane Nasby officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Carthage. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, at the funeral home.
Phillip Denver Roy
Jan. 11, 1945 – Nov. 2, 2008
Phillip Denver Roy, 63, of New Castle, died November 2 at Henry County Memorial Hospital.
He was born Jan. 11, 1945, a son of the late Eddie Aaron Roy and Lola Margaret (Frye) Roy.
Mr. Roy enjoyed the outdoors and walking in the woods, squirrel hunting and living in the country. His favorite school was at Markleville.
Survivors include five sisters, Barbara Norfleet and Doris Steward of Carthage, Darlus Johnson of Anderson, Sharon (husband, Floyd) Steward of Anderson and Sue (husband, Ric) Moore of Indianapolis; three brothers, Ronnie Roy of Needles, Cal., Roy (wife, Patty) Roy of New Castle and Gary (wife, Jean) Roy of Knightstown; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Sherry Steward and Shelby Hall.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Roy; a brother-in-law, Dennie Norfleet; and a nephew, Roger Roy II.
Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 6, at Marcum Community Funeral Home with Rev. Nathan Brewington officiating. Burial will follow at Harlan Cemetery in Wilkinson. Visitation is 12-2 p.m. Thursday, November 6.
Sharon Smith Hansell
Nov. 23, 1927 – Oct. 30, 2008
Sharon Smith Hansell, 80, of Kokomo, formerly of Knightstown, died October 30 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
She was born Nov. 23, 1927, in Indianapolis, a daughter of the late Dudley A. and Miriam (Sprague) Smith.
Mrs. Hansell attended Indianapolis Public Schools, including Shortridge High School. She also attended Indiana University for three years. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Kokomo, Kokomo Country Club, Greek Club, Tri Kappa and Delta Gamma sororities. Mrs. Hansell also served as a volunteer at VNS Hospice, CAM Drop-In Center and St. Joseph Hospital, all in Kokomo.
Survivors include four daughters, Lisa (husband, Michael) Sandy of Zionsville, Laura Ann (husband, William) Ditty of Russiaville, Conni Jo Cozad and Laura Marie (husband, David) Johnson; two sons, Ralph Stephen (wife, Nancy) Vasse-Hansell of Cleveland and Frederick Michael (wife, Audrey) Odiet of Tomah, Wisc.; a sister, Rosemary P. Angelos of Centennial, Colo.; two brothers, Dr. Stephen (wife, Mary Lou) Smith of Escondido, Cal. (formerly of Knightstown) and Ben (wife, Lyn) Wright of Georgia; seven grandchildren, Jennifer Sandy, Laura Ann (husband, Matt) Elias, Colin Douglas Cole, Brant Steven (wife, Renee) Cole, Hunter Christian Vasse-Hansell, Erin Elizabeth (husband, Anderw) Habel and Michelle Rebecca Ditty; and three grandsons, Kaiden Christopher Cole, Maxwell William Habel and Lucas Andrew Habel.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Ralph E. Hansell, Jr.
Funeral services were November 2 at First Presbyterian Church in Kokomo with Rev. Joyce Harris officiating. Visitation was November 2 at Ellers Mortuary, Webster Street Chapel, in Kokomo. Burial was private.
