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Barbara M. Nelson
WATERFORD, N.Y. -- Barbara M. (Marine) Nelson, 79, of Van Schoonhoven Square, and formerly of Anderson, died March 30, 2002, at Northwoods of Troy, Troy, N.Y.
She was retired as a secretary at Metals Testing Co. in South Windsor, Conn.
Survivors include three daughters, Marjorie A. Nelson, Linda S. Wegener and Betty Jane Mermelstein; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the convenience of the family.
Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Northeastern Area, 440 New Karner Road, Albany, N.Y. 12205-3890 or to the American Cancer Society, 1450 Western Ave., Room 101, Albany, N.Y. 12203-3572.
Arrangements were handled by Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, Clifton Park, N.Y.
Robert C. Reese
ELWOOD -- Robert C. Reese, 55, died March 31, 2002, at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital, Elwood. Arrangements are pending at Copher & Fesler Funeral Home.
Frank Alte Jr.
Frank Alte Jr., 81, Anderson, died March 30, 2002, at ManorCare Health Services after an extended illness.
He was born June 22, 1920, in Elwood, and moved to Anderson 57 years ago from Elwood. He retired in 1987 from Delco Remy where he was a tool crib attendant for 45 years.
In the 1960s he sang with the General Motors Barber Shop Chorus and was its treasurer. He loved gospel music and enjoyed his many Gaither tapes. He liked woodworking and had a workshop in his basement. He made furniture for his home and gifts for his friends. He had many friends with whom he kept in touch and enjoyed spending time.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Ruby (Williams) Alte, whom he married March 24, 1944, in Muncie; son, Gary K. Alte of Indianapolis; sister-in-law, Naomi Alte of Indianapolis; nephew, Douglas Alte of Indianapolis; and former daughter-in-law, Rebecca Graham of Muncie.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Cecil M. (Lineberry) Alte Sr.; two brothers, Harry Alte and Richard Alte; and a nephew, Samuel Alte.
Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service with the Rev. Jerry Snyder of Lone Oak Wesleyan Church officiating. Burial will be in East Maplewood Cemetery.
Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Madison County Shrine Club Crippled Children's Fund.
Charles A. Bailey
Charles A. Bailey, 81, Anderson, passed away March 31, 2002, at St. John's Medical Center after an extended illness.
He was born July 9, 1920, in Scipio, and lived most of his life in Anderson. He retired from Guide Lamp Division of General Motors in 1982 after 42 1/2 years of employment. He was a past master of Lapel Masonic Lodge 625, past patron of Lapel Order of Eastern Star 457 and member of Anderson Elks Lodge 209.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife, Carmen Maxine (Mittendorf) Bailey of Anderson, whom he married June 8, 1946; brother, Abrum Leo (wife, Sue) Bailey of Gallatin, Tenn.; sisters, Betty Ruth (husband, Robert) Boaz of Indianapolis and Barbara (husband, Ed) Boaz of Yuma, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Nellie (McCallister) Bailey.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery
with the Rev. Byron K. Rose of East Lynn Christian Church in Anderson officiating.
There will be no visitation.
Arrangements are being handled by Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Esther J. Ebbert
PENDLETON -- Esther J. (Heath) Ebbert, 90, Pendleton, died March 31, 2002, at St. John's Medical Center in Anderson after an extended illness.
She was born Aug. 28, 1911, in Madison County, and was a lifelong Pendleton resident. She was a homemaker.
She was a graduate of Wishard Nursing School in Indianapolis.
Survivors include a daughter, Peggy Johnson; three grandchildren, John Johnson of Anderson, and Mark Johnson and Kevin Johnson, both of Pendleton; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cort Ebbert on Nov. 1, 1979; her parents, Robert and Etta (Myers) Heath; son-in-law, Herbert A. Johnson; four brothers; and a sister.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mendon Cemetery
in Pendleton with the Rev. Bradley Smith officiating.
Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today at Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel, Anderson.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Helen I. Hancher
ALEXANDRIA -- Former Elwood resident Helen I. Hancher, 93, Alexandria, died April 1, 2002, at Alexandria Care Center after an extended illness.
She was employed as a sales clerk at J.C. Murphy & Co. in Elwood for many years.
Survivors include two daughters, Karen Smith and Beverly Stephens; three sons, Kenneth M. Hancher, James E. Hancher and Donn E. Hancher; brother, Jean Cloud; 16 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren.
Her husband of 55 years, Ervin E. Hancher, died on June 25, 1984.
Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Copher & Fesler Funeral Home, Elwood, with the Rev. Greg Waggoner officiating. Burial will be in Elwood City Cemetery.
Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church directly or through the funeral home.
D. Jeanne Hogue
D. Jeanne Hogue, 70, Anderson, died April 1, 2002, at St. John's Medical Center after an extended illness.
Arrangements are pending at Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel.
Robert E. Hunter
MIDDLETOWN -- Robert E. Hunter, 77, lifelong resident of the Middletown and Mechanicsburg area, died March 30, 2002, at his residence after an extended illness.
He was born Oct. 9, 1925, in Elwood, the son of Milford and Mabel (Webb) Hunter. He attended Anderson High School. He was a past master of the Middletown Masonic Lodge, past worthy patron of the Middletown Order of the Eastern Star, Indianapolis Scottish Rite, Henry County Scottish Rite, past high priest of the York Rite, the National Rifle Association and the United Auto Workers Local 663.
He also served in the Navy during World War II and the
Korean War. He retired in 1975 from Guide Lamp after 31 years of employment as a pipe fitter.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia (Trissel) Hunter; two daughters, Janice (husband, Dan) Swart of Noblesville and Peggy (husband, Jerry) Stefandel of Middletown; four sisters, Ann (husband, Lawrence) Garrison of Upland, Betty (husband, Richard) Morgan of Indianapolis, Jean (husband, Merril) Strough of Fortville and Donna Simpson of Anderson; grandsons, Brian (wife, Alison) Swart of Noblesville, Brad (wife, Elizabeth) Swart of Silt, Colo., Brandon Swart and fiancee, Alyssa Wright of Noblesville, and Derik Stefandel of Middletown; granddaughter, Ginny (husband, Warren) Waggener of Middletown; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Ballard & Sons Funeral Home, Middletown Chapel. Burial will be in Green Hills Cemetery
in New Castle.
Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Eastern Star services will be held at 7 p.m. followed at 7:30 p.m. by a Masonic memorial service.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Hospice.
Elizabeth A. Johnson
INGALLS -- Elizabeth A. Johnson, 17, died April 1, 2002, at St. John's Medical Center. Arrangements are pending at Wilson St. Pierre Bright Chapel.
Maxine E. Mitchell
MIDDLETOWN -- Former longtime Kennard resident Maxine E. (Reedy) Ratliff Mitchell, 89, Middletown, died March 30, 2002, at St. John's Medical Center in Anderson.
Survivors include cousins.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Harlan Cemetery
in Wilkinson with Stan Shelton officiating.
Visitation will be 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Condo & Son Funeral Home, Wilkinson.
Robert C. Reese
ELWOOD -- Robert Charles Reese, 55, Elwood, died March 31, 2002, at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital after a brief illness.
He was an electrician at Chrysler Corp. in Kokomo for 10 years. He formerly worked at Airfoil Textron in Elwood for 26 years.
Survivors include his mother, Donna Mae (Reichart) Fry; wife, Caroline N. (Bear) Reese; two sons, Robert "Eric" Breese and Scot Adam Reese; and two brothers, Richard "Dick" Reese and John Thomas Reese.
Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Copher & Fesler Funeral Home with Sister Rosie Coughlin officiating. Burial will be in Elwood City Cemetery.
Visitation will be 2 to 8 p.m. today and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to "Locks of Love" Hair Donation Program.
James L. Arehart
March 18, 1934 -- Aug. 15, 2003
ELWOOD -- James L. Arehart, 69, Elwood, died Aug. 15, 2003, at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital.
He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was self-employed in construction.
Survivors include a daughter, Sheri Chapel; two brothers, Bill Arehart and Frank Arehart; three sisters, Darlene Arehart, Clarabelle Beeman and Annabelle Loudin; half sister, Betty Coffman; half brother, William Ritter; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Dunnichay Funeral Home with the Rev. Tom King officiating. Cremation will take place.
Visitation will be 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
