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Edith E. Hoilman Wesner
April 11, 1907 to February 12, 1993
Edith E. Hoilman Wesner, 85, R.l, Chalmers, died Friday, Feb. 12, at 5:45 a.m. in St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center, Delphi, where she had been a patient one day.
She was born April 11, 1907, to James and Alice Daggy Hoilman, in Prairie Township. She was married Nov. 12, 1930, to Harold Wesner, in Monticello, and he survives.
She graduated from Brookston High School in 1925.
She was a member of Brookston Federated Church, member and past president of Chi Chapter, Psi Iota Xi sorority, member with 50-year pin of the Crystal Chapter, Order of Eastern Star at Monticello, and past worthy matron of the Prairie Lodge, the Prairie Home Demonstration Club and the Brookston Mothers Club.
Surviving with her husband are a son, James, R.1, Chalmers; three grandsons, and seven great grand children.
The funeral was Monday at 11 a.m.. in Hartzler Funeral Home, Brookston, with Rev. Lelan McReynolds officiating.
Burial was in Brookston IOOF Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Brookston Federated Church.
Harold Wesner
May 16, 1909 to August 11, 1999
Harold Wesner, 90, of Chalmers, died Wednesday, August 11 at 8 a.m. in St. Anthony Healthcare in Lafayette.
He was born May 16, 1909 to Mansford and Eva Hardacre Wesner in Tippecanoe County. He was married Nov. 12, 1930 to Edith E. Hoilman in Monticello. She preceded him in death.
He attended Battle Ground schools and graduated from Hillsborough High School in Tampa, Florida in 1927.
He lived in Brookston from 1930-1949 and in Chalmers from 1949-1996.
He was a retired farmer and drove a Frontier School Corp. school bus for approximately 17 years.
He was a member of the former Liberty Chapel EUB Church, a member of the Libanus Masonic Lodge of Monticello and the former Brookston Masonic Lodge.
He was a past master of the Mt. Olive Masonic Lodge in Delphi and a past worthy patron for Grand Prairie OES in Brookston.
He is survived by son, James Wesner of Chalmers; grandsons, Barry Wesner of Chalmers, Bruce Wesner of Ft. Wayne and Bryan Wesner of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and seven great grandchildren.
Graveside service was Saturday at IOOF Cemetery
in Brookston, with the Rev. Bill Henderson officiating.
Hartzler Funeral Home, Brookston was in charge of service.
Memorials may be given to the Brookston Federated Church.
Infant Weston
September 3, 1988 to October 30, 1988
Kylie Anne Weston, 2-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary "Cordy" (Cheryl Morehouse) Weston Jr., of 3004 Fall Court, WL, died unexpectedly Sunday, Oct. 30, inTerre Haute. The Westons were visiting relatives and the infant was found dead in bed.
She was born Sept. 3 in Lafayette.
Surviving with her parents is a sister, Natasha, at home.
Also surviving are grandparents Jim Morehouse, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Weston Sr., Brookston; Mrs. Gary (Roxanna Gilliam) Brandenburg, Prairie Creek; great grandparents Mrs. Josephine Morehouse, Mrs. Nancy Kerr and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Sigman, Brookston; Mr. and Mrs. Dick Markwith, Kansas City, Mo.; great-great grandmother, Mrs. Anna Gilliam, Lafayette. Preceded by a grandmother, Mary Morehouse.
Graveside service was Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. in IOOF Cemetery, Brookston, with the Rev. Greg Hitchcock officiating.
The Hartzler Funeral Home in Brookston was charge of the service.
Constance D. Wheeldon
November 5, 1971 to October 4, 1998
Constance D. "Connie" Wheeldon, 26. Monticello, died at 5:45 p.m. Sunday, October 4, in a truck accident.
She was born Nov. 5, 1971, to Harold and Patty Adkins Cairn, in Dothan, Alabama.
She had attended North White Schools, where she was acitve in girls softball.
She had returned to the Monticello area two months ago, coming from McKinney, Texas.
She is survived by a son, Darrin Ricky of Buffalo; two daughters, Marissa Ricky of Buffalo and Kayla Renae Wheeldon, Burnettsville; her mother and stepfather, Patty and LeRoy Mertens, Buffalo; her father, Harold Conn, Langdon, Kansas; three brothers, Patrick A. Conn, Monon; Rodney J. Conn, Buffalo and Richard T. Conn, Langdon, Kansas; four stepbrothers, Craig Mertens. Nashville, Kansas; Rob Mertens and Steve Mertens, both of Kingman, Kansas and Curt Mertens, Wolcott; three stepsisters, Cindy Payne, Dallas, Kathy Slater, Sawyer, Kansas and Wendy Arnold, Wichita, Kansas.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home, Monticello, with Frank Hicks officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will be in the Buffalo Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to the children of Connie Wheeldon Fund at the Lakes Federal Credit Union, Monticello.
Thomas 0. Wheeldon
November 4, 1938 to January 5, 1999
Thomas 0. Wheeldon, 60, Rennselaer, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, in Home Hospital, Lafayette.
He was born Nov. 4, 1938, in White County, and was a long time resident of Jasper County and attended Rensselaer Schools.
He was married Nov. 5, 1960, to Marie Powell in Rennselaer and she survives.
Mr. Wheeldon had worked with the Jasper Co. Highway department the past 12 years. He formerly was a heavy equipment operator with Babcock Quarry for 28 years.
He attended Trinity United Methodist Church and was a member of Loyal Order of Moose 2272 and Eagles Lodge, Monon.
Surviving with his wife are two sons, Michael W. Wheeldon, Rennselaer and Brian E. Wheeldon, Remington; two brothers, Edward Wheeldon, Monon, and Ronald Wheeldon, Reynolds; and a sister. Mrs. Sam (Rosella) Broomes of Sarasota, Florida.
Services wcre in the Jackson Funeral Chapel, Friday, Jan. 9, with Pastor Bill Dunfee officiating.
Interment was in Milroy Cemetery, Rensselaer.
Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.
Francis E. White
March 5, 1921 to December 24, 1999
Francis E. White, 78, died Friday, Dec 24, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Lafayette.
He was born March 5, 1921, to Lowell and Mildred Corns White. in Brookston. He was married Nov. 17. 1945, to Wilma Waymire, in Brookston. She survives.
He graduated from Brookston High School in 1940. He retired in 1961 from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of serving He worked and then retired from CTS in 1981 after 18 years.
He was a Master Sgt. when he retired from the U.S. Air Force. His last assignment was with the 301st Bomb Wing, SAC and received the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, the American Theater Ribbon and the American Defense Service Medal with one bronze star.
He also was given the Korean Service medal; the national Defense Service medal; the Commendation Ribbon; the Good Conduct medal with five bronze loops and the U.S. Air Force Longevity Service Award with four bronze oak clusters.
He is survived by his wife; sons, Steven White, Brookston and Thomas White, Warrenburg, Mo.; sister, Marjorie Young, Earl Park; brother, Don White, Brookston and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death a son, William Lowell White in 1968; sisters, Martha and Wanetta and brother, Gene White.
A private funeral service was held today, (Tuesday) at Hartzler Funeral Home, Brookston, with the Rev. Jan Dimick officiating.
Burial was in IOOF Cemetery, Brookston.
Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.
James E. Whiteman
August 23, 1920 - May 8, 2003
James E. "Jim" Whiteman Sr., 82, of Monticello died Thursday, May 8, 2003, at White County Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Lockport in Carroll County on August 23, 1920, to Fred and Esther Hitchens Whiteman. He married Christine Harper at the old Christian Church in Monticello on December 17, 1944. She survives.
He lived in the Monticello community most of his life.
He was a custodian at the White County Courthouse and White County Building for 24 years.
He was a 58-year member of the Monticello Christian Church, and served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher for many years.
He was a member of the Monticello Eagles Lodge. He was also involved with the Boy Scouts, serving as a Scout Leader and supporter.
He loved entertaining and making children happy by p1aying a clown for several years. He loved gardening and selling pumpkin blossoms.
Other survivors include daughters Rebecca (Wayne) Hunt, Carlotta Sue (Dick) Norris, both of Monticello, and Ruth (Ron) Seidel of Buffalo; sons, James E. "Jimmy" (Huisuk) Whiteman, Jr., and Daniel "Danny" (Bobi) Whiteman both of Monticello; a brother Herbert (Zelma) Whiteman of Idaville; a sister, Nettie C. Criswell of Idaville; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Three grandchildren are deceased.
A private family burial was held on Monday, with Miller-Roscka Funeral Home in charge. Rev. Chris Dodson officiated.
Memorials may be made to the Monticello Christian Church Building Fund or the American Heart Association.
Infant Kelsey Whitener
January 25, 1989 to February 2, 1989
Infant Kelsey Erin Whitener, Chalmers, died Thursday, Feb. 2, at 1:30 am. in Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis.
She was born in Lafayette, Jan. 25. She had been a patient at the hospital since Jan. 26.
Survivors include her mother, Ann Whitener, her father, Tony Bennett, her maternal grandparents Jerry and Pam Whitener, all of Chalmers, and her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hirt, Reynolds.
Graveside rites were Saturday at Brookston IOOF Cemetery, with the Rev. Don Robinson officiating.
Hartzler Funeral Home, Brookston, was in charge of the service.
