4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 PAGE THE TRIBUNE, SEYMOUR, IND. MONDAY MAY 10, 1999 OBITUARIES Dorothy Nov. 15, 1917-May Dorothy Lewis, 81, Bicknell, died at 1:40 p.m. Friday, May 7, 1999, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Vincennes. Mrs.
Lewis retired from Packaging Corp. of America in Vincennes. She was a member of Asbury Chapel United Methodist Church and a member of Mount Olive Chapter 211 of the Order of Eastern Star. Born Nov. 15, 1917, in Freelandville, she was a daughter of Benjamin Morgan and Martha Riggle.
On June 23, 1934, she married William Lewis; he died in 1993. Survivors include two sons, Larry Lewis, Seymour, and Harry W. Harry W. Green, 67, Seymour, died at 12:17 p.m. Sunday, May 9, 1999, at his hon WEATHER Low in the middle 50s.
Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. sunny and warm. High 80 to 85. JACKSON COUNTY The high and low temperature readings, precipitation reports and level of the East Fork White River are provided by National Weather Service Observer Ruth Everhart of Rockford: High Sunday Low Sunday ..........54 Precipitation Precipitation this Precipitation this White River at 9 p.m. High level for (Flood stage is 12 feet) Sunset today p.m.
Sunrise Tuesday ..........5.35 a.m.. 7, 1999 Terry Lewis, Bicknell; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, a brother who died at birth, two sisters and a sister who died at birth. The Rev. Russ Abel and the Rev.
Jack Haskins will conduct funeral services at 11 a.m. Tuesday at McClure Funeral Home Bicknell. Burial will be in Bicknell Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
today at McClure Funeral Home, Bicknell. Lewis Green Arrangements are pending at Myers Funeral Service, Burkholder Chapel, Seymour. EXTENDED FORECAST clear. Lows in the 50s. cloudy and continued warm.
Highs in the 70s to mid 80s. Partly cloudy and warm. A chance of thunderstorms northwest. Lows 55 to 60. Highs in the 70s.
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. Highs in the 70s. INDIANA Temperature extremes for selected Hoosier cities and precipitation in past 24 hours ending at 7 a.m. City low precip Evansville ..............77 53.00 Fort Wayne ..........70 44.00 .00 Indianapolis ............72 54.00 .00 Bloomington .........74 49.00 .00 Eagle Creek ...........72 50.00 .00 NATION The Weather Las 64 cdy The Associated Press Milwaukee.
43 clr Sunday New 63 cdy Temperatures indicate previous New York 54 clr day's high and overnight low to 8:00 Oklahoma City ....81 59 cdy p.m. EDT. Pittsburgh 50 cir City Lo Otik San Francisco ....61 46 cdy Albuquerque ........81 55 cir Seattle ................53 38 cir .................82 57 cdy 79 61 clr Baltimore ............78 57 clr National Temperature Extremes Cheyenne ............74 42 cdy for Sunday Honolulu 75 cir High 102 at Presidio, Texas Houston 68 cdy Low 15 at Rome, Ore. Campaign Continued from Page 1A the campaign, according to a campaign report he filed on "I'm fiscally conservative April 30 with the Jackson myself. I think you got to County clerk's office.
Those have some very positive reports are required by state changes. I see some things law for any person seeking a that I think need to be full time elected government addressed and I don't think position. they have been. Things such "I prepared to whatas the downtown problems. It spend seems like we need a new ever it takes to win," Killey added.
direction." Killey. added that's why he The funds, which Killey thinks 35 percent of those reported as his own money, voting in Tuesday's primary were used to purchase billboards. were Republicans even though there were no GOP The Burkhart for Mayor races. organization had raised "I think that's a strong mes- $609.28. through April 30, sage that it may be time for a according to a report on file change," Killey said.
with the clerk's office. The "To win, we need to bring report also listed expenses of out the younger voter. Those $66.43 for postage. who haven't voted in the past "I hope it's not an expensive because they probably didn't campaign," Burkhart said. see a reason to vote.
I'm going "I'm personally of the opinto give them a reason to ion that you can't buy an elecvote," Killey added. tion. I believe you win elecKilley's already spent tions by integrity and ability $1,550 of his own money on to do the job." Schools Continued from Page 1A The panel consisted of Michael J. Bushong, Jennings County Schools superintendent, Billie Taylor, math teacher at Jennings County Middle School, and Elsner of the Jennings County Chamber of Commerce. "In Jackson County we used to have the Tampicos and other schools in small communities, but consolidation has ripped the heart out of these communities," Hill said.
"All this bigness is hurting us." Hill suggested reducing class sizes to help alleviate the situation. Alternative schooling was also discussed, and Hill suggested having some sort of -May 22, 1906-May Arthur S. Kaufman, 92, of Seymour died at 4:15 a.m. Saturday, May 8, 1999, at the Lutheran Community Home in Seymour. He graduated from High School and the University of Illinois, receiving a bachelor of arts degree in 1926.
He retired in 1983 as owner president of The Gold Mine after 56 years with the business. A recipient of the 1980 Greater Seymour Chamber of Commerce's Citizenship Award, he was active in civic and charitable projects. He was past president of the Seymour. Chamber of Commerce and past president of the Rotary Club. He was a member and past exalted ruler of the Seymour Elks Lodge 462 and 65-year member of the Jackson Masonic Lodge 146.
He was past president of Schneck Memorial Hospital Board. He helped organize Jackson County Schneck Memorial Hospital's fund drive and was instrumental in building the second addition on the hospital. He helped organize. the first Jackson County United Fund Drive. He was the past director of Seymour Jaycees and was instrumental in the development of Sunset Parkway and Westgate Manor in Seymour.
He helped initiate the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame and was a member emeritus of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. He was instrumental in Arthur S. Kaufman 8, 1999. starting the Boy's Club in Seymour and was named to the Council of Sagamores of the Wabash by Gov. Robert Orr.
He was currently Director Emeritus of Jackson I Kaufman County Bank and served on the board for 56 years. Born May 22, 1906, in Seymour, he was the son of Nathan and Bertie Schlolhauer Kaufman. On Aug. 2, 1940, he married Ida Florsheim, and she died June 9, 1980. On July 5, 1981, he married Joan Greenburg, and she survives in Hollywood, Fla.
Other survivors include a son, Bert S. Kaufman, Columbus; five grandchildren, Sarah Caudill and Laura Kaufman, both of Seymour, Amy Stidam and Ryan Wren, both of Columbus, and Christopher Wren, Southport; and three great-grandchildren, Hayden Kaufman Caudill, Olivia Mazie Caudill and Sierra Louise Stidam. A gathering of friends will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Myers Funeral Service, Burkholder Chapel, Seymour.
Cremation will follow. Memorials may be given to Boys and Girls Club of Sey: mour, Memorial Hospital Guild or the donor's choice. Pauline F. Isenhower Oct. 10, 1934-May 7, 1999 Pauline F.
Isenhower, 64, Crothersville, died at 12:51 p.m. Friday, May 7, 1999, at Columbus Regional Hospital, Columbus. Mrs. Isenhower was a homemaker and a member of Bethany Baptist Church. Born Oct.
10, 1934, in Scott County, she was a daughter of Alton and Carrie (Golden) Cutshall. On Dec. 4, 1954, she married Robert Dale Isenhower; he survives. Other survivors include three sons, Steve Isenhower, St. Louis, Jerry Isenhower, Fishers, and Eugene Isenhower, Crothersville; a daughter, Sharon Morris, Beech Grove; six grandchildren; and a sister, Wilma Stutsman, Scottsburg.
The Rev. Jerry Begley was to conduct funeral services at 11 a.m. today at Adams Funeral Home, Crothersville. Burial was to follow in Crothersville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Bethany Baptist Church.
Donald O. James Oct. 8, 1911-May 8, 1999 Donald O. James, 87, North Vernon, died at 3:10 a.m. Saturday, May 8, 1999, at Extenda Care Center, North Vernon.
Mr. James was retired in 1974 after 28 years at Jefferson Proving Ground. He was a veteran of U.S. Army Air Corps 8th AF during World War II and a 1930 graduate of Lovett High School. He was a member of Graham Presbyterian Church where he had been treasurer, Sunday school teacher and superintendent.
He was a member and past master of Dupont Masonic Lodge; North Vernon Veterans of, Foreign Wars and member of the Eastern Star. Born Oct. 8, 1911, in Jennings County, he was a son of Austin and Lock (Shephard) James. He married Ruth James; she survives in North Vernon. Other survivors include two sons, John James, Vernon, and Ronald James, North Vernon; six grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul James and Floyd James; and two sisters, Mildren Graham and an infant. sister. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Graham Presbyterian Church. Burial will be at Graham Presbyterian Cemetery.
Military graveside services will be conducted by members of the North Vernon Veteran of Foreign Wars. Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Pickett Funeral Home, North Vernon. A Masonic service will be held at 7 p.m.
today. Memorials may be made to Graham Presbyterian Cemetery Fund or the donor's choice. Edna A. Brown Dec. 14, 1911-May 6, 1999 Edna A.
Brown, 87, Columbus, died at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 6, 1999, at the home of her granddaughter, Janie Christina in Slidell, La. She had worked at Arvin Industries, where she was a factory line worker. She retired in 1970 from the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation; she had worked in the cafeteria. She was a member of East Columbus United Methodist Church and was a member of the Builder's Sunday School Class.
Born Dec. 14, 1911, in Brownstown, she was a daughter of Ray and Myrtle (Manuel) Anthony. On Dec. 1, 1934, in Brownstown, she married Faun E. Brown; he died Jan.
28, 1993. Survivors include a daughter, Delories Jane Brown Smith, Slidell, three grandchildren, Janie Christina, Slidell, Joe Smith, -Col- Edward March 18, Edward VonFange, 81, of Seymour died at 9 a.m. Sunday, May 9, 1999, at his home. He had been ill for three months. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Seymour.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was retired from Lear Siegler. Born March 18, 1918, in Seymour, he was the son of Edwin and Emma Knott VonFange. He married Berneice L. Stockhoff, and she died Oct.
13, 1987. Survivors include four daughters, Norma Voss, Cheryl Kieser, Carol Kieser and Patty Browning, all of Seymour; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Alvin D. VonFange, VonFange 1918-May 9, 1999 three brothers and a sister. The Rev.
Andrew Currao. will conduct services at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Voss and Sons Funeral Ser- VonFange vice, Voss Chapel, Sey- VonFange mour. Burial will follow at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Seymour. Friends may call from 4 4 p.m.
to 8 p.m. Tuesday and after 10 a.m. until time of service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to Hospice of Jackson County. Laura L.
Mays Grubbs Duggins Jan. 30, 1934-May 8, 1999 Laura L. Mays Grubbs Duggins, 65, of Seymour died at 12:50 p.m. Saturday, May 8, 1999, at Memorial Hospital, Seymour. She had been in failing health for one month.
She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Seymour, and she was a homemaker. Born Jan. 30, 1934, in Rapid City, S.D., she was the daughter of Henry and Marie Grauberger Sack. On July 13, 1985, in Seymour, she married James Duggins and he survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Kathy Mays Banks and Susie Mays Sciarra, both of Seymour; a stepson, James Duggins Seymour; a stepdaughter, Mrs.
Fred (Judith) Ryerse, Virginia; brother, Herman Grauberger, Delaware; two sisters, Charlotte Sack Davis, Springfield, and Ruth Ann Sack Gambrel, Seymour; two grandsons, Banks and Graham Sciarra, Seymour; two granddaughters, Laura Banks, Schererville, and Shelby Sciarra, Seymour; and five stepgrandchil- dren, Fred- I Duggins die, Matt, Treasa I Duggins and Jennifer Ryerse, all of Virginia. The Rev. Mark G. Press will conduct services at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Voss and Sons Funeral Service, Voss Chapel, Seymour.
Burial will follow in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Seymour. Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 11 a.m. until time of service on Wednesday.
Memorials may be given to Zion Lutheran Church Expan- Florence Miller Aug. 20, 1902-May 9, 1999 Florence "Pud" Miller, 96, a resident of the Hoosier Christian Village, Brownstown, died at 5:05 p.m. Sunday, May 9, 1999, at Hoosier Christian Village. Mrs. Miller was a homemaker.
She was a member of the Brownstown United Methodist Church; 50 year member of Brownstown Order of Eastern Star Lodge 264; and Brownstown Home Economics Club. Born Aug. 20, 1902, in Sparksville, she was a daughter of Oliver E. and Mary (Eversole) Gilbert. On March 25, 1928, in Brownstown, she married Noble.
Miller. He died June 29, 1976. Survivors include a sister, Lois Hartley, Urbana, and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. The Rev.
William Best will conduct funeral services at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Brownstown United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Brownstown. Friends may, call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday at Winklepleck-Weesner Funeral Home, Brownstown. Memorial may be made to Brownstown United Methodist Church. Luella C. Taylor Sept. 19, 1907-May 8, 1999 Luella C.
Taylor, 91, of Seymour, formerly of Columbus, died at 5:20 p.m. Saturday, May 8, 1999, at the Lutheran Community Home, Seymour. She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, the sewing circle at the church and the afternoon club. Born Sept.
19, 1907, in Brown County, she was the daughter of John and Emma Overweiser Schlehuser, On. Aug. 31, 1930, at Whitecreek, she married Arthur F. Taylor, and he died June 10, 1961. Survivors include two sons, B.L.
Taylor and B.D. Taylor, both of Columbus; six grandchildren, Michael, Monte and Jeffrey Taylor, Melanie Lovich, Melissa Hinckfoot and Christina DeBord; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by eight brothers, Henry, Frank, William, Earl, Edward, Walter, Oscar and Robert Schlehuser; and four sisters, Lydia, Knoke, Alma VonStrohe, Clara Zurbrugg and Gertrude Schlehuser. The Rev. Mark R.
Teike will conduct services at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Myers. Funeral Service, Hathaway-Myers Chapel, Pearl Street, Columbus. Burial will follow i in Garland Brook Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 p.m.
to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Find Us Faithful Fund or donor's choice of charities. alternative classrooms for troubled students to help them become more productive.
"(Alternative schooling) reaches out to those kids and helps them to become productive in society," he said. "It would also free up the regular classrooms so the 75 percent who are doing well won't be distracted by the 25 percent who aren't." Hill defined alternative schooling not as a separate school but as a separate classroom or series of classrooms. "One of the ways the federal government can help is to assist local communities in creating alternative schools by helping with funding," he said. orado, and Kevin Smith, Alabama; a sister, Evelyn Mousa, Columbus; a brother, William Anthony, Columbus; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three half brothers, Harley and Glen Anthony and Chester Thompson; and two half sisters, Helen Browning and Lena Goss.
The Rev. Leslie R. Bearden will conduct funeral services at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at East Columbus United Methodist Church. Entombment will be in Garland Brook Mausoleum in Columbus.
Friends may call from 4 p.m. to. 8 p.m. today at Myers Funeral Service at the Reed Jewell Chapel on 25th Street in Columbus and from 12:30 p.m. until time of services at the church on Tuesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Builder's Sunday School Class. Opal N. Fosbrink Opal N. Fosbrink, 88, of Indianapolis and formerly of Seymour, died at 12:44 p.m. Sunday, May 9, 1999, at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.
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