Memorials

Nellie Mae Jester Eytchison

Nellie Mae Jester Eytchison

Nov 7, 1963

Nellie Jester was born into a Quaker family in Amo, Indiana and was raised as a Quaker. As a married adult she did not attend the church of her roots, but she was a Quaker lady all of her life. She was gentle and kind with a serenity that could only come from the soul. Even though she was widowed...

Margaret Julia Hasselberg Jarrett

Margaret Julia Hasselberg Jarrett

Nov 3, 1963

Daughter of Caroline Robbins and Henry Hasselberg, Julia lost her mother at age 13 to pleurisy, one of nine children, she married Clyde Jarrett August 7, 1915. After losing her 7-month-old daughter, Margaret May to Pneumonia then her 12-year-old daughter, Fanny Louise to appendicitis during the depression years, Julia became a Jehovah's Witness. Julia's faith helped her through her daughter...

William Herman Raters, Sr.

William Herman Raters, Sr.

Sep 28, 1963

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Family Tree: Spouse: Jeanette Rose Warner Married July 17, 1954 Children: Cathy Ann Raters Clegg Willian Herman Raters, Jr. Deborah Kay Raters Ratliff Paula Jean Raters Grandchildren: David Willian Clegg Stacy Ann Clegg York Stephanie Daina Ratliff Coleman Jacob Scott Ratliff Emily Jean Raters Great Grandchild: Danielle Nicole Clegg Parents:...

Earnest Grigsby

Earnest Grigsby

Aug 12, 1963

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Family Tree: Spouse: Dorothy V. French Bernice Children: June M. Grigsby Bruce G. Grigsby Wayne I Grigsby Earneta B. Grigsby Grandchildren: David W. Grigsby Andrea P. Grigsby George E. Bell Great Grandchildren Zackery Grigsby Matthew Grigsby Evan Grigsby Parents: Uriah Richard Grigsby and Amanda Eveline Harper Siblings: ...

Ruth C. Wells

Ruth C. Wells

Mar 5, 1963

Ruth was born August 26, 1903, in Butler, Indiana to Rilla and John Davidson. She married Everett Wells February 8, 1919 and resided in Indianapolis, Indiana. They had one daughter Alice Jean. Ruth was a devoted wife and mother. She had one sister, Alice and two brothers, Howard and Frank. She had three grandchildren, Steve, Susie and Kevin Brennan.

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James Richard Breedlove

James Richard Breedlove

Jan 19, 1963

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Family Tree: Spouse: Anna Elizabeth Flanary Children: Zella Lee Breedlove Bessie May Breedlove Myrtle Irene Breedlove Violet Mazel Breedlove Grandchildren: Carole Lamae Crain Wanda Sue Crain Anna Irene Westferield Edward Richard Westerfield William Joseph Westferield Ada Westerfield Violet Lee Westerfield Sharon Kay Westerfield Parents: None listed Siblings: ...

John W. Brown

John W. Brown

Dec 10, 1962

John was a warehouse foreman for Regal Wholesale Groceries for 35 years. He was born in Loogootee, Indiana. He liked to shoot pool and pich horseshoes. He loved the Vaudeville Barber Shop Quartet. His favorite songs, "That Old Gang of Mine" and "Oh, You Beautiful Doll". John had fond memories of his life in Loogootee with his grandparents, William A....

Gola Harold Emery

Gola Harold Emery

Nov 11, 1962

Gola Harold Emery was born on October 16, 1906, In Lyons, Indiana, in Greene County, to Walter Ellworth Emery and Lydia McGinnis Emery, who are buried in New Crown Cemetery, in Indianapolis. Walter was born on September 4, 1884. Lydia was born on March 28, 1884. She had somewhat of an interesting start in life. Her birth parents, John and...

Marie Mcleaster Robertson

Marie Mcleaster Robertson

Mar 25, 1962

Born April 25, 1900 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, Marie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother whose life was cut short by a massive heart attack in Van Wert, Ohio on March 25, 1962.

Family Tree: Spouse: John C. Higgs Harvey "Bud" Wolf Chester D. Robertson Children: Doris Mae Higgs Helen Marie Higgs Sela Francis Higgs John...

Thomas William Leeper

Thomas William Leeper

Feb 12, 1962

Dad was born in Cottage, IL. He was an avid sportsman with a passion for boxing. He became a boxer at a young age, and later a boxing trainer and successful fight promoter. Because of his outgoing personality, he was also a boxing announcer. We all remember him for his great sense of humor.

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Pauline Emma Gedig Nelson

Pauline Emma Gedig Nelson

Jan 24, 1962

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Family Tree: Spouse: Melvin Walter Children: Jerald Franklin Nelson Paula Kae Nelson Briner Grandchildren: Jerald Alan Nelson Jeffrey Lynn Nelson James Bradley Nelson Micah Earl Briner Mark Ethan Briner Jennifer Isaac Ashley Nicholle Kyle Bradley Brettney Stough Joshua Jon Thomas Scott James Hannah Diane Henry Joseph Parents: Joseph Gedig...

Henry Clarence Keith

Henry Clarence Keith

May 24, 1961

Henry Clarence Keith was born just outside of Danville, Indiana, September 24, 1877, but he was raised in Indianapolis. Clarence was a wonderful father and grandfather. His wife, Susie passed away when his youngest child had just turned five. He had to be both mother and father for his children. He did a great job with a little help from...

Ulysses Grant Axsom

Ulysses Grant Axsom

Feb 5, 1961

Grant Axsom was the second child in a farm family of 12 children - 10 of whom lived to maturity. The family farm of his father, William David Axsom, was on Axsom Branch in northwestern Brown County, Indiana. That farm is under Monroe Reservoir today. As a young man, he started a portrait photography business and traveled by horse and...

Henry S. Lampe

Henry S. Lampe

Dec 22, 1960

Henry was born in Rising Sun, Indiana. He became a high school teacher and coach until 1942. Later he accepted a store managers position at A & P Grocery until 1960.

Family Tree: Spouse: Mary Ruth Lampe Children: Mary L. Hornaday Grandchildren: None listed Parents: Stephen Lampe and Susan Lampe Siblings:...

Alma Louise Broadnax

Alma Louise Broadnax

Feb 4, 1960

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free;I'm following the path God laid for me.I took His hand when I heard Him call;I turned my back and left it all.I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work or play; Tasks left undone must stay that way; I found that place at the close of day.If my...

Charles Francis Mccarthy

Charles Francis Mccarthy

Sep 28, 1959

Charles Francis 'Fran' McCarthy, the youngest of 6 children, was born December 21, 1903 to Charles McCarthy and Ella Green McCarthy. The family lived in St. Joseph's Parish in Indianapolis. His two brothers were John and William, and his three sisters were, Louise, Marguerite (Hennessey and Mary. Fran graduated from Arsenal Technical High School 'Tech', in Indianapolis.On June 6, 1928,...

Nancy Lee Stratton

Nancy Lee Stratton

Aug 16, 1959

Nancy was a student at Monrovia Elementary School. She lived with her Grandmother during this time in Monrovia, Indiana.She and her sister, Phyllis were typical girls, they enjoyed playing with dolls as well as boating and fishing. They adored their little brother Donald as he was about five years younger.Nancy and her little sister Phyllis drowned together in the Wabash...

Phyllis Ann Stratton

Phyllis Ann Stratton

Aug 16, 1959

Phyllis was a student of Indianapolis Public School #9.Phyllis and her sister, Nancy were typical little girls. They liked to play with dolls and wear frilly dresses as well as going boating and fishing.They are sadly missed by their family.Their little lives were taken suddenly as they drowned together in the Wabash River during a family outing.

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Henry James Fillenwarth Sr.

Henry James Fillenwarth Sr.

Aug 13, 1959

Henry was born October 8, 1906 to Henry Frederick Fillenwarth and Mary Elizabeth Carey Fillenwarth. He was the oldest of 8 children. He grew up at 1540 English Avenue. Although his name was Henry he was called Harry or Lew by his family and friends.He attended St Patrick's grade school & Arsenal Technical High School. He attended Purdue for a...

Gerald E. Cole

Gerald E. Cole

Jun 21, 1959

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Family Tree: Spouse: None listed Children: None listed Grandchildren: None listed Parents: None listed Siblings: None listed Grandparents: None listed