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Classmate News Items Gearlene Igleheart Evansville, Ind. Gearlene Igleheart, 77, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2015, at Woodbridge Nursing Home. She was born August 16, 1937, in Evansville, Ind., to the late Norman and Madeline (LeMon) Plump. Gearlene was a 1955 graduate of Reitz High School and was instrumental in planning the reunions for over 49 years. She attended Evansville College. She had been employed at the Bell Telephone Company. She was past President of Helfrich Park PTA and a member and past President of the PTA Association. Gearlene volunteered for the Heart Association, American Cancer Society, and was a neighborhood coordinator. She was a caregiver for both her parents and her aunt, Helen. She always put everyone first. Gearlene was a Reitz High School fanatic and an avid Cardinals fan. She loved dancing with Billy, being on the river, traveling, and playing slot machines. Gearlene is survived by her husband of 58 years, Billy, of Evansville; daughter, Kris Mindrup (Mark); son, Bob Igleheart (Michelle); grandchildren, Kayla Gengelbach (Kyle), Kasey Igleheart (Ashley), Madison Igleheart, and Paul Mindrup; brother, Wayne Plump (Ginny); and sister, Norma Jean Thomas. Funeral services will be 11 a.m.Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at Alexander West Chapel, officiated by Rev. Lynn Marino, with a private burial in Tupman Cemetery. Friends may visit Monday from 3 to 7 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. A special "thank you" to the good people on unit 200 at GLC Woodbridge, and Dr. Merral Lewis for their kind and loving care. Gayle Williams Obituary | Condolences Gayle Williams Obituary Gayle Elora (Slifer) Williams Evansville, Ind. Gayle Elora (Slifer) Williams, 77, of New Harmony, passed to the next life she so dearly treasured on Sunday, December 28, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Donald R. Williams; son Bryan J Williams, of Gulfport, FL; brother, Paul E. (Janice) Slifer Jr.; sisters, Patricia (Harold) Stovall, Sandra (Don) Hansen, of Atlanta, Ga., Janet (Glenn) Hotz, of Leesburg, Fla., and Amy (Larry) Mackey, of Fairfield, Ohio; grandchildren, Zoë (Hisham) Madi and Zane Williams, both of Wilmington, N.C.; three beautiful great-grandchildren, Esmè, Miette and Laszlo Madi; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Gayle was so very proud of her namesakes, Elora Amy Bowers and Miette Elora Madi. A Celebration Service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 18, 2015, at Simpson United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. John Adams, Rev. Dennis Adams, Rev. Paul Perry and Rev. Alvin McFadden. Those who wish may send memorials to the Rebecca G. Williams USI Library Fund, c/o the Posey County Community Foundation, or Simpson or Johnson United Methodist Churches in Evansville and New Harmony. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com. Published in Courier Press on Jan. 16, 2015 11/16/2013 Evelyn L. Buente Evansville, IN Evelyn L. Buente, age 76, of Evansville, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2013 at her home. Evelyn was a registered nurse and had worked at the Evansville State Hospital. She was a member of the Occupational Health Nurses Association and had held various state offices within the organization. She was also an active volunteer with the 4-H Club and a member of the American Business Women's Association. Evelyn bowled for 35 years in the Wednesday Night Pepsi Cola league. Surviving Evelyn are two brothers, Ervin Buente and Adolph Buente, Jr., both of Evansville and many nieces and nephews. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, Adolph and Elizabeth (Ungethum) Buente; a brother, Elmer Buente and six sisters, Irma Buente, Lucille Buente, Caroline Buente, Maida Winternheimer, Dorothy Esche and Viola Rathgeber. Funeral services for Evelyn will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Pierre Funeral Home, Pastor Janet Buente officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery on Marx Road. Friends may visit with the family from 3:00 until 7:00 P.M. on Friday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street. Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 7810 Marx Road, Evansville, IN 47712. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com. . Published in Courier Press on Nov. 21, 2013 . 02/28/2008 - I received an e-mail from Bill Williams informing me of the death of our classmate, Mary Klipsch Barriclow. Mary ‘Mickey’ Klipsch Puzey Barricklow Mary “Mickey” Klipsch Puzey Barricklow of Eagle River, Wis., died at 2:15 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at Howard Young Medical Center, Minocqua, Wis. Memorial services celebrating Mickey’s life will be held Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, at 11 a.m., at Our Savior Lutheran Church on Silver Lake Road in Eagle River. The family will welcome visitors beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the church until the time of service with a luncheon following the service. Mickey was born March 10, 1937, in Hope, Ind., the daughter of W. Vernal and Ruth Ann (Robbins) Klipsch. She graduated from Reitz High School, Evansville, Ind., in 1955, and graduated from Purdue University in 1959. She received her master’s degree in Education from Kent State University in 1968. Mickey was an educator all her life and truly loved teaching. She was also a professional seamstress, and continued to both teach and sew until her death. Mickey married F.M. “Bud” Barricklow on Nov. 3, 1979, in Ladue, Mo. Bud and Mickey began coming to Eagle River in 1980, eventually purchasing property and becoming full-time residents in 1990. As energetic retirees, they were active in many civic organizations. Mickey was very active in the Eagle River Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and served on the Wisconsin State Board of Hospital Auxiliaries. With Bud, they both worked to ensure quality health care in the Eagle River area and served as Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and Eagle River Snowmobile Derby hosts. Mickey was also on the board of the Northwoods Performing Arts Council and was a many year volunteer with Cranberry Fest. Mickey was honored as Eagle River Woman of the Year in 2005. A passionate card player and championship bridge player, Mickey was active in several bridge groups and enjoyed the game all her life. She loved to sew, create and cook for her family, and was famous for her entertaining and organizational skills. Mickey gave her children and grandchildren many treasured memories and experiences. Most of all, she enjoyed being with Bud. Four children survive Mickey: Sharon Barricklow of Shelbyville, Ill., Linda Puzey and husband, Ernest Luttrell, of Troy, Mich., Scott Barricklow of Manchester, Mo.. and Terry Puzey Rifkind of Brownsburg, Ind. She also has 14 grandchildren, Jennifer Redmon of Las Vegas, Nev., Christopher Mosley of Shelbyville; Seaman Peter Mosley of Great Lakes Naval Station, Ill., David Luttrell and Eric Luttrell of Troy; Colleen Angers of San Francisco, Calif., Scott Barricklow of New Orleans, La., Andrea Barricklow, Corey Barricklow and Justin Barricklow of St. Louis, Mo., Lindsay Rifkind, Daniel Rifkind, Bailey Rifkind and Chelsie Rifkind of Brownsburg. Also surviving are her brother, Richard W. Klipsch and wife, Marcia of Tucson, Ariz.; and six nieces and nephews. Her precious dog, Holly, also survives her. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bud. in 2009; and her parents. Memorials may be made to the Ministry Eagle River Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Foundation. 04/10/2010 - The following obituary was in the Evansville Courier on 4/10/2010 for Russell Kuhn our classmate. Russell Edward Kuhn Jr. EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Russell Edward Kuhn Jr., age 72, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at his home in Pensacola, Fla., surrounded his family. Mr. Kuhn was a native of Evansville, Ind., but has been a resident of Pensacola for the past 33 years. He was a member at Grace Lutheran Church. Mr. Kuhn was a retired schoolteacher with the Escambia and Santa Rosa County school system. He was a 1977 graduate of the University of West Florida. Mr. Kuhn was a retired chief petty officer with the U.S. Navy, serving aboard various aircraft carriers as an avionics electrician. He was a Vietnam veteran. Mr. Kuhn was heavily involved with sailboat racing. He served as commodore of The Navy Yacht Club. As the sailboat became too much work, he shifted to motorcycles. He and his wife made a cross-country trip of 11,000 miles and saw a lot of America. His final life was spent in his woodshop, making projects for his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Nancy Mae Kuhn; three daughters and sons-in-law, Rene Lynn Kuhn Mullen (Patrick), Martina Marie Kuhn Mason (Mal) and Kathryn Kay Kuhn; four grandchildren, Shawn, Chelsi, Niki and Alex; brother, Gerald Kuhn; sisters, Brenda Kay Murphy (John) and Alice Ann Kuhn Radamacher (John); numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to ARC or Grace Lutheran Church A memorial service was held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 16, 2010, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South, with Pastor Stephen Linck officiating. Intermentl followed at Barrancas National Cemetery. Faith Chapel Funeral Home, 100 Beverly Parkway, was in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be placed online at www.fcfhs.com. 02/28/2008 - I received an e-mail from Randall Crayner informing me of the death of our classmate, Jerry Strong. Jerry Oscar Strong, 72, of Newburgh, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2010, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. Jerry was a graduate of Reitz High School and the University of Evansville. He retired from County Government in Orange County, California. Jerry attended American Baptist East Church, was a member of the R-Mens Club and a volunteer at the Evansville Christian Life Center. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Jerilyn Marie Strong; sons, Bryan and Timothy Strong both of Brick, N.J., Jeffrey Strong and his wife, Carrie, of Evansville and Keith Strong and his wife, Harmony, of Rogue River, Ore.; sister, Cheryl Darlene Notemeyer of Logan, Utah; grandchildren, Aaryn, Austin, Morgan, Searra, Riley, Tyla and Mason Strong. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, February 6, 2010, at American Baptist East Church, 6300 Washington Ave., Evansville, IN 47715. Services 11 a.m. at the church with the Rev. Jeff Stratton officiating. Ziemer Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com. Published in Courier Press on February 3, 2010 02/28/2008 - I received the following e-mail from Sharon Crayner informing me of the death of our classmate, Barbara Jean Hobgood Dees. Bob this is to inform you of the death of our classmate Barbara Jean Hobgood Dees, 71, formerly of Evansville, died Feb 24,2008 in Albuquerque, NM. She had worked at Indiana Bell. Surving are husband Ralph, daughter, Cindy Dees, and son Brian, and sister, Louise Oberhausen. Services 10:00AM Thursday at Netherwood Park Church of Christ in Albuquerque, burial in Veterans Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM. French's Mortuary in Albuquerque is handling arrangements. Memorials may be made to National Ovarion Cancer Coalition Inc. in Boca Raton. Fla. Could you see that this information gets on the Web Site. This was in the Evansville paper yesterday. 11/16/2005 - I received the following e-mail from Cheryl Hart, daughter of Carolyn Lynn Hart. She would like to communicate with classmates who have memories of Carolyn that they would like to share with Cheryl. Bob Thanks for posting the info re: my mom, Carolyn Lynn. My mom's sister Brenda went to Reitz and was a few years behind her. The family moved to CA just after my mom graduated so my aunt didn't graduate from Reitz but has still kept in touch with mutual friends (Sharon King Scott and a few others) I contacted Sharon personally as I saw her post on the site and had heard my aunt speak of her friendship with my mom often. She is going to write a letter and share some memories of their time in school but as yet, no others have contacted me. As for the elementary school they attended, I will have to ask my aunt if she remembers. I know they were born in IL and moved to IN some time during childhood but don't know which state they were living in at that time. I have my mom's autograph book from 50-51 school year and I see many names in there that were in attendance at the recent reunion so I know she was in IN by that time. She was also good friends with Patsy Branham, Gayle Shifer and Linda Dowdle. I attached her grad photo to jog your memory and a photo of her with my father Ken in 1960. She passed away one month after the first (10 year) reunion. I was mistaken in my original note; my dad was 29, she was one month shy of her 28th birthday and died at 27. Thanks again for the post and for taking the time to drop me a note. Blessings, Cheryl 7/10/2005 - I received email from Rose Hollingsworth with the news that her mother, and our classmate, Barbara Moorhead Hollingsworth passed away on December 26, 2004 in Evansville. Her email follows: From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2005 1:14 PM Subject: Reitz-Barbara (Moorehead) Hollingsworth Hello Mr. Wallace: I received the 50th Reunion invitation in the mail for my mother, Barbara (Moorehead) Hollingsworth. My mother passed away December 26, 2004. I wish she would have been around to see the web page; she would have really enjoyed reading it! I have included her biography that was listed in the newspaper and at www.mem.com (no longer listed at this web site though). My father and I still live in my mother's family homestead, not far from where Barker School stood in Union Township. My mother graduated from Barker School, which was named after her great-great grandfather, William Rogers Barker. The homestead has been in the family since September 1832 and we have no intention of leaving. My mother was very proud of her family and heritage and her legacy will live on forever. If anyone wishes to contact me, you have my permission to give out my e-mail address or our address: 10141 Old Henderson Road, Evansville, IN 47712-8950. Thank you, Rose Hollingsworth 12/8/2004 - Jerry Strong has informed me that he has moved back to the Evansville area. He now lives in Newburgh. His email address is: [email protected]. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11/10/2004 - Bill Felker has informed me of Harold Halbrook's death in Indianapolis on Nov. 8, 2004. Here is the email I received from Bill.: Just heard about Harold's death on Indy TV news tonight. The following story is from the Indy Star: Halbrook, Harold G. November 10, 2004 Harold G. Halbrook, MD loving husband, father, grandfather; devoted physician died at his home November 8, 2004. He was born August 6, 1937 to the late Burt & Clara Crawford Halbrook in Corpus Christi, TX. Harold grew up in Evansville, IN and attended the University of Evansville, where he was a member of the Aces basketball team that won the national championship in 1959. He received a degree in electrical engineering. He later graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. He was a Captain in the US Army reserves. As a thoraciccardiovascular surgeon, he performed the first heart transplant in the state of Indiana in October 1982. He received a Sagamore of the Wabash in 1983 and was named Indianapolis Star Man of the Year in 1983. Dr. Halbrook was a member of American, Indiana State & Marion County Medical Societies, American College of Surgeons, American College of Cardiology, International Cardiac Transplant Society and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Funeral services will be Friday, November 12 at 10 a.m. at St. Lukes United Methodist Church, of which he was a member. Friends may call Thursday, November 11 from 4-8 p.m. in Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center-Broad Ripple. Burial will be in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. Harold is survived by his wife, Randi; children Geoff (Kari), Brett (Theresa), Kerri, Amy, Kyle, Ryan and Hayley; granddaughter Julia; brother Pete. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Michael. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. "He will be deeply missed by his family and friends."Obituary Print
Russell Edward Kuhn Jr.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Russell Edward Kuhn Jr., age 72, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at his home in Pensacola, Fla., surrounded his family. Mr. Kuhn was a native of Evansville, Ind., but has been a resident of Pensacola for the past 33 years. He was a member at Grace Lutheran Church. Mr. Kuhn was a retired schoolteacher with the Escambia and Santa Rosa County school system. He was a 1977 graduate of the University of West Florida. Mr. Kuhn was a retired chief petty officer with the U.S. Navy, serving aboard various aircraft carriers as an avionics electrician. He was a Vietnam veteran.
Mr. Kuhn was heavily involved with sailboat racing. He served as commodore of The Navy Yacht Club. As the sailboat became too much work, he shifted to motorcycles. He and his wife made a cross-country trip of 11,000 miles and saw a lot of America. His final life was spent in his woodshop, making projects for his family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Nancy Mae Kuhn; three daughters and sons-in-law, Rene Lynn Kuhn Mullen (Patrick), Martina Marie Kuhn Mason (Mal) and Kathryn Kay Kuhn; four grandchildren, Shawn, Chelsi, Niki and Alex; brother, Gerald Kuhn; sisters, Brenda Kay Murphy (John) and Alice Ann Kuhn Radamacher (John); numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to ARC or Grace Lutheran Church
A memorial service was held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 16, 2010, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South, with Pastor Stephen Linck officiating. Intermentl followed at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home, 100 Beverly Parkway, was in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be placed online at www.fcfhs.com.
Sandra M. (Hart) Moore, 72, of Evansville, passed away on Friday, March 12th, 2010, at the VNA Charlier Hospice Center. She was born on November 29th, 1937 in Evansville to Bertha "Irene" Wilson Hart and Elmer Theodore Hart.
"Sandy" was a kind, compassionate person and a loving mother and grandmother. She appreciated a good laugh and enjoyed reliving funny family stories. She graduated from Daniel Wertz grade school in 1951 and from Francis Joseph Reitz high school in 1955. Sandra worked at Mead Johnson which later became Bristol-Myers Squibb. She retired in 1993 after working over 24 years.
Sandra had many hobbies and interests. She was an avid book reader and would often read a book a week. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles. Completing hard crossword puzzles sometimes became family events. Through the years she also created many cross-stitching family heirlooms. Sandy liked sports games and followed numerous sports teams. She was always drawn to warm vacation locations and loved the beach. Sandra enjoyed playing slot machines and would never let it be known how much she won or lost through the years.
Sandra is survived by son, Michael E. Moore from Haubstadt, Ind.,; daughter, Julie L. Moore from St Louis, Mo.; son-in-law, Mark D. Schulte from St Louis, Mo.; granddaughter, Sara E. Nowlin from Bloomington, Ind.; granddaughter, Molly L. Moore from Patoka, Ind.; granddaughter, Rebecca L. Schulte from St. Louis, Mo.; granddaughter Megan T. Schulte from St. Louis, Mo.; and sister, Beverly Kitzinger from Evansville. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Friends may call for visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, March 15th, 2010 at Boone Funeral Home-East Chapel, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN and again from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 16, 2010.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 at the Boone Funeral Home-East Chapel. Burial will be at the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society , 6301 Old Boonville Hwy, Suite B, Evansville, Indiana 47715.
Mrs. Carol (Brown) Pelz, 73, of Evansville, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at Parkview Care Center.
Carol was employed at Koch Original for 21 years. She was a member of St. Matthew's UCC.
Carol is survived by her husband of 52 years, Roy; two daughters, Kriston Pelz of Oakland, Calif., and Karin Smith and her husband, Joe, of Newburgh; one son, Kurt A. Pelz and his wife, Brenda, of Newburgh; four grandchildren, Patrick A. Pelz, Amy N. Lentz, Lauryn N. and Meagan D. Smith; her brothers, John D. Brown and the late Ross "Tommy" Brown Jr.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Matthew's UCC with Pastor Art Christmas officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the National Alzheimer's Association or St. Matthew's UCC, 3007 First Ave., Evansville, IN 47710.
Pierre Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Family and friends may leave condolences online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.
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Jerry Oscar Strong, 72, of Newburgh, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2010, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital.
Jerry was a graduate of Reitz High School and the University of Evansville. He retired from County Government in Orange County, California. Jerry attended American Baptist East Church, was a member of the R-Mens Club and a volunteer at the Evansville Christian Life Center.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Jerilyn Marie Strong; sons, Bryan and Timothy Strong both of Brick, N.J., Jeffrey Strong and his wife, Carrie, of Evansville and Keith Strong and his wife, Harmony, of Rogue River, Ore.; sister, Cheryl Darlene Notemeyer of Logan, Utah; grandchildren, Aaryn, Austin, Morgan, Searra, Riley, Tyla and Mason Strong.
Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, February 6, 2010, at American Baptist East Church, 6300 Washington Ave., Evansville, IN 47715.
Services 11 a.m. at the church with the Rev. Jeff Stratton officiating. Ziemer Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.
Published in Courier Press on February 3, 2010
02/28/2008 - I received the following e-mail from Sharon Crayner informing me of the death of our classmate, Barbara Jean Hobgood Dees.
Bob this is to inform you of the death of our classmate Barbara Jean Hobgood Dees, 71, formerly of Evansville, died Feb 24,2008 in Albuquerque, NM. She had worked at Indiana Bell. Surving are husband Ralph, daughter, Cindy Dees, and son Brian, and sister, Louise Oberhausen. Services 10:00AM Thursday at Netherwood Park Church of Christ in Albuquerque, burial in Veterans Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM. French's Mortuary in Albuquerque is handling arrangements. Memorials may be made to National Ovarion Cancer Coalition Inc. in Boca Raton. Fla. Could you see that this information gets on the Web Site. This was in the Evansville paper yesterday.
Leo Wentzel passed away on December 17, 2008. His obituary follows:
Leo Ronald Wentzel, 71, of Evansville, died Dec. 17, 2008, at his home.
He worked for International Steel Corporation.
Surviving are his daughter, Lesley Crowe; parents, Mae and Charles Minnis Sr.; brothers, Charles Jr. and Guy; and a grandson.
Graveside services at 1 p.m. Friday in Oak Hill Cemetery. There will be no visitation at Titzer Family Funeral Homes, Miller & Miller Colonial Chapel.
June Hammers Winiger passed away on May 5, 2006. Her obituary follows:
Edith June Hammers Wininger
Edith June (Hammers) Wininger, 69, of Las Vegas, Nev., formerly of Evansville, died Friday, May 5, 2006, at her home, attended by her husband after a long illness.
She was a former member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Evansville and had been owner and operator of several beverage establishments in Orange County, Calif.
Surviving are her husband, Randall B. of Las Vegas, Nev.; sons, Jerry Wayne Niehaus of Evansville, Gary Niehaus of Santa Ana, Calif., Randall Niehaus of Riverside, Calif.; daughter, Katherine Niehaus Perry of Temecula, Calif.; brother, James H. Hammers of Evansville; sisters, Grace Dukes of Evansville, Evelyn Luchau of Anaheim, Calif.; two grandchildren, Brandon Niehaus of Evansville and Blake Perry of Temecula, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews.
"June" was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Lola Edwards Hammers; sisters, Mary Spells and Pauline Pentcost; brothers, Milton O., William E.,Vernon E., and Donald Ray Hammers; and an infant brother and sister.
Visitation was held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 12, 2006, at Fairhaven Memorial Chapel, with the funeral at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 13. Services were preformed by Deacon Jon Schlemmer of St. Cecilla Catholic Church, with the eulogy by Blake Perry. Interment followed at Fairhaven Memorial Park, Orange, Calif.
Memorial contributions should be made to the charity of your choice.
Browning Funeral Home handled local arrangements.
Daniel (Danny) Johns passed away on May 12, 2006. His obituary follows:
Daniel Ray Johns
Daniel Ray Johns, 68, of Evansville, Ind., passed away Friday, May 12, 2006, at VNA Charlier Hospice Care Center.
Daniel was a 1955 graduate of Reitz High School. Daniel was a salesman and throughout his career sold life insurance, real estate and beauty supplies.
He was an avid fisherman, and enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his grandchildren. Daniel was a member of Crossroads Christian Church.
He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Karen Johns of Evansville, Ind.; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Jeff Liberman of Evansville, Ind.; son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Beth Johns of Evansville, Ind.; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and John Devine of St. Philips, Ind.; daughter-in-law, Taryn Hartle, Newburgh, Ind.; son, Ian P. Johns of Evansville, Ind.; sister-in-law, Mary Jean Johns of Evansville, Ind.; brother and sister-in-law, Patrick and Paulette Johns of Darmstadt, Ind.; sister and brother-in-law, Josie and Adrian Ziepolt of Bloomington, Ind.; grandchildren, Lauren Liberman, John Liberman, Jessica Johns, Matthew Johns, Elizabeth Cook, Andy Cook, J.P. Devine, Hannah Devine; stepdaughter and her husband, Lisa and Steve Coulup of Newburgh, Ind.; stepdaughter and her husband, Amanda and Sukru Erisgen, St. Louis, Mo.; stepson and his wife, Brandon and Danielle Hayes, Evansville, Ind.; and nine stepgrandchildren.
Daniel is preceded in death by his son, William R. Johns; parents, Charles and Mary Jo (Hartman) Johns; and a brother, Dave Johns.
Funeral services are planned for 1 p.m. Tuesday May 16, 2006, at Browning Funeral Home, with Revs. Brad Hillier and Dan Hendricks officiating. Burial will be held at Salem Cemetery in Darmstadt. Friends may visit from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2006, at Browning Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Charlier Hospice Center, P.O. Box 3487, Evansville, IN 47734-9983, or the Evansville Rescue Mission, 300 S. Martin Luther King Blvd., Evansville, IN 47708.
April 21, 2006 - Obituary
James Ensle Pierce
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He spent his youth on the family's rural home site, and was a 1955 graduate of Reitz High. He graduated from Northrop University, and resided in Torrance and Redondo Beach (Calif.) for 42 years. In 1961, he went to work for Trans World Airlines, where he was employed for more than 40 years, earning many awards and honors in recognition of his outstanding service, and most recently was employed by American Airlines as a senior maintenance instructor.
Jim was a wonderful and beloved son, brother, father, grandfather and uncle.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Neil; and his parents, Neil V. Pierce, former principal of Reitz High School, and Jane Ensle Pierce.
Survivors include his daughter, Deborah J. (Anthony) Hulsey of Torrance; sister, Rebecca (Frank) Hill of Fort Wayne, Ind.; granddaughters, Nicole and Sheila Hulsey; and nephews, Scott and Brian Hill. He will live on in our hearts forever.
Jim was respected by many as a loyal and caring friend, always willing to lend a helping hand. He was a "Jack of all trades" and had a never-ending thirst for knowledge, but especially loved working on cars and for many years took care of his friends' autos. He also had a passion for auto racing, gardening, working out at the gym and was always a proud spectator at his granddaughters' softball games. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2006, at Green Hills Memorial Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.
In lieu of flowers, a donation in his memory may be made to a charity of your choice.
11/16/2005 - I received the following e-mail from Cheryl Hart, daughter of Carolyn Lynn Hart. She would like to communicate with classmates who have memories of Carolyn that they would like to share with Cheryl.Bob Thanks for posting the info re: my mom, Carolyn Lynn. My mom's sister Brenda went to Reitz and was a few years behind her. The family moved to CA just after my mom graduated so my aunt didn't graduate from Reitz but has still kept in touch with mutual friends (Sharon King Scott and a few others) I contacted Sharon personally as I saw her post on the site and had heard my aunt speak of her friendship with my mom often. She is going to write a letter and share some memories of their time in school but as yet, no others have contacted me. As for the elementary school they attended, I will have to ask my aunt if she remembers. I know they were born in IL and moved to IN some time during childhood but don't know which state they were living in at that time. I have my mom's autograph book from 50-51 school year and I see many names in there that were in attendance at the recent reunion so I know she was in IN by that time. She was also good friends with Patsy Branham, Gayle Shifer and Linda Dowdle. I attached her grad photo to jog your memory and a photo of her with my father Ken in 1960. She passed away one month after the first (10 year) reunion. I was mistaken in my original note; my dad was 29, she was one month shy of her 28th birthday and died at 27. Thanks again for the post and for taking the time to drop me a note. Blessings, Cheryl
7/10/2005 - I received email from Rose Hollingsworth with the news that her mother, and our classmate, Barbara Moorhead Hollingsworth passed away on December 26, 2004 in Evansville. Her email follows: From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2005 1:14 PM Subject: Reitz-Barbara (Moorehead) Hollingsworth Hello Mr. Wallace: I received the 50th Reunion invitation in the mail for my mother, Barbara (Moorehead) Hollingsworth. My mother passed away December 26, 2004. I wish she would have been around to see the web page; she would have really enjoyed reading it! I have included her biography that was listed in the newspaper and at www.mem.com (no longer listed at this web site though). My father and I still live in my mother's family homestead, not far from where Barker School stood in Union Township. My mother graduated from Barker School, which was named after her great-great grandfather, William Rogers Barker. The homestead has been in the family since September 1832 and we have no intention of leaving. My mother was very proud of her family and heritage and her legacy will live on forever. If anyone wishes to contact me, you have my permission to give out my e-mail address or our address: 10141 Old Henderson Road, Evansville, IN 47712-8950. Thank you, Rose Hollingsworth
11/10/2004 - Bill Felker has informed me of Harold Halbrook's death in Indianapolis on Nov. 8, 2004. Here is the email I received from Bill.:
Just heard about Harold's death on Indy TV news tonight. The following story is from the Indy Star:
Halbrook, Harold G.
November 10, 2004
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Harold G. Halbrook, MD loving husband, father, grandfather; devoted physician died at his home November 8, 2004. He was born August 6, 1937 to the late Burt & Clara Crawford Halbrook in Corpus Christi, TX. Harold grew up in Evansville, IN and attended the University of Evansville, where he was a member of the Aces basketball team that won the national championship in 1959. He received a degree in electrical engineering. He later graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. He was a Captain in the US Army reserves. As a thoraciccardiovascular surgeon, he performed the first heart transplant in the state of Indiana in October 1982. He received a Sagamore of the Wabash in 1983 and was named Indianapolis Star Man of the Year in 1983. Dr. Halbrook was a member of American, Indiana State & Marion County Medical Societies, American College of Surgeons, American College of Cardiology, International Cardiac Transplant Society and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Funeral services will be Friday, November 12 at 10 a.m. at St. Lukes United Methodist Church, of which he was a member. Friends may call Thursday, November 11 from 4-8 p.m. in Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center-Broad Ripple. Burial will be in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. Harold is survived by his wife, Randi; children Geoff (Kari), Brett (Theresa), Kerri, Amy, Kyle, Ryan and Hayley; granddaughter Julia; brother Pete. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Michael. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. "He will be deeply missed by his family and friends."
