Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992
Roger Eugene Kurz
May 5, 1963 – March 27, 2006
Roger Eugene Kurz, 42, of Indianapolis, died on March 27 in Indianapolis.
He was born May 5, 1963, in Indianapolis.
Mr. Kurz began working at Chanteclair Restaurant in Indianapolis at age 15. He went on to become one of that establishment’s top waiters. Recently, he managed a McDonald’s Restaurant in Indianapolis. He was a Ben Davis High School graduate who was a member of the Ben Davis H.S. Marching Band that performed in the Rose Bowl parade in California.
Survivors include his son, Nicholas E. Kurz of Indianapolis; his mother and step-father, Kathryn M. and James F. Faut of Knightstown; two brothers, David A. Kurz of Greenwood and Jon R. (wife, Mayumi) Kurz of Kailua, Ha.; a sister, Kelly S. (husband, Landon) Dean of Knightstown; twin grandsons, Zachary Lee and Hunter Eugene Kurz; four nieces, Sasha and Alysha Kurz and Ashley and Brittney Dean; and a nephew, Cameron Dean.
He was preceded in death by his step-father, John W. Aikman, III; a grandfather, Eugene F. Anderson; and a grandmother, Annette E. Anderson.
Funeral services were April 7 at Erlewein Mortuary in Greenfield with Pastor Jack Holliday officiating. Burial took place at Orchard Hill Cemetery in Wanamaker. Visitation was April 6 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Greater Midwest Affiliate, Memorial and Tributes Lockbox, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, Ill. 60674.
Catherine Holliday
July 5, 1927 – March 25, 2006
Catherine Holliday, 79, of Las Cruces, N.M., and formerly of Knightstown, died March 25.
She was born July 5, 1927, in Knightstown, a daughter of the late William and Mary Linch.
Mrs. Holliday moved to New Mexico in 1968. Known to her friends as Kate, she worked in the judicial system for many years, retiring in 1989.
Survivors include her son, Ted (wife, Mary); a granddaughter, Heather Thomas and her husband, Ted; two daughters, Chelsie and Rylie; a brother, Judgement (wife, Betty) Linch, of Knightstown; a niece; a nephew; and grandchildren and step-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Vernis; and two sons, Barry and Bruce.
Funeral services were handled by Getz Funeral Home in Las Cruces, N.M. Following cremation, a celebration of her life was held at an Elks Lodge in Las Cruces. Memorial contributions may be made to the Knightstown High School Alumni Association, P.O. Box 121, Knightstown, IN 46148.
Stephen E. Riggs
April 9, 1942 – April 14, 2006
Stephen E. Riggs, 64, formerly of Greenfield, died Friday, April 14, at Brookside Haven in Muncie.
He was born April 9, 1942, in Henry County, a son of the late Joseph and Doris (Goudy) Riggs.
Mr. Riggs had worked as a mechanic at Freightliner in Indianapolis
Survivors include two daughters, Lisa Stayshack and Whitney Riggs; five brothers, Gary Riggs of Greenfield, Bill Riggs of Grand Island, N.Y., Herman Riggs of New Castle, Ronald Riggs of New Castle, and Joe Riggs of New Castle; a sister, Anita Brown of Muncie; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Gerald and Gail Riggs.
Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson. Burial followed in Mechanicsburg Cemetery. Visitation was 11 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home on Tuesday.
Gerald D. Hughes
May 29, 1942 – April 17, 2006
Gerald D. Hughes, 63, of Knightstown, died Monday, April 17, at his home.
He was born May 29, 1942, in New Castle, a son of the late Fred and Opal (Allee) Hughes.
Mr. Hughes was a 1960 graduate of Knightstown High School and an avid fisherman and bowler. He served in the U.S. Army from 1960-63 and was stationed in Germany. On June 5, 1965, he married his wife, Ira. Mr. Hughes was a carpet layer and cabinet maker and also worked in the sporting goods department at Wal-Mart in New Castle.
Survivors include his mother; his wife, Ira Hughes of Knightstown; a son, Greg (wife, Mitzi) Hughes; a daughter, Lisa (husband, Jeff) Pullen of Richmond, Va.; four grandchildren, Noah and Adam Hughes of Greenfield and Brandie and Casie Pullen of Richmond, Va.; a sister, Judie (husband, Raymond) Wells of Greenfield; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Hughes.
Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 20, at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service, Knightstown Chapel, with Rev. Marvin Hughes officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society with envelopes available at the funeral home.
Janet S. Austin
May 31, 1942 – April 16, 2006
Janet S. Austin, 63, of Shirley, died Sunday, April 16, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.
She was born May 31, 1942, in Anderson, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Esther (Hedrick) Dowden.
Mrs. Austin was a lifelong homemaker and mother who enjoyed spending time with her family, camping and traveling.
Survivors include her husband of 13 years, Earl Austin of Shirley; four daughters, Carrie Crawford of Indianapolis, Holly Rose of Fortville, Robin Denger of Indianapolis and Amy (husband, David) Noel of Wilkinson; two sons, Tracy (wife, Linda) Denger of Markleville and Chad Denger of Shirley; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandson; two brothers, Sam Dowden of Ingalls and Ray Dowden of Anderson; three sisters, Burna Lou Young of Pendleton, Beverly Galloway of Greenfield and Phyllis Cruse of Mechanicsburg; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Jack and Art Dowden.
Funeral services are at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 19, at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson. Burial will follow at Menton Cemetery. Visitation was 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, at the funeral home.
Lloyd G. Derrick
Sept. 8, 1932 – April 7, 2006
Lloyd G. Derrick, 73, of Kennard, died Friday, April 7, at The Indiana Heart Center of Indiana in Indianapolis.
He was born Sept. 8, 1932, in Mohawk, a son of the late Clarence and Thelma (DeSong) Derrick
Mr. Derrick was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars, having served in the United States Army and Air Force. He was a farmer and a bindery worker and an avid fisherman.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Marie (Hadley) Derrick of Kennard; four sons, Danny Paul (wife, Joyce) Derrick of Indianapolis, David Glen Derrick of Redding, Cal.; Donald Lloyd (wife, Evelyn) Derrick of Corpus Christi, Tx., and Dwayne Joseph Derrick of Tampa Bay, Fla.; a daughter, Doreen Gale of Holyoke, Mass.; four grandsons; four children by marriage, Michael Hofmann, Richard Hoffman, Sherri Robertson and Ruth Ann Lohman.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Nolan, Ralph, William Paul and Bobby Derrick; and two sisters, Eva Fay Morris and Katherine “Dolly” Derrick.
Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson. Burial followed in Mendon Cemetery in Pendleton with military graveside services provided by Knightstown American Legion Post 152. Visitation was 4-8 p.m. on Monday, April 10, at the funeral home.
Sharon E. Dunlavy
May 6, 1942 – April 10, 2006
Sharon E. Dunlavy, 63, of Knightstown, died at Monday, April 10, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.
A daughter of the late Ralph and M. Josephine (Bouse) Mitchell, she was born May 6, 1942, in Beechwood Hospital in Tipton County.
Mrs. Dunlavy was a wife and homemaker, who previously served as a grade school teacher at Greenfield, Eden and Maxwell. She was a member of Knightstown United Methodist Church and the Red Hat Society.
Survivors include her husband, Daniel Dunlavy, of Knightstown; a daughter, Penny (husband, Bill) Oxley of Anderson; two grandsons, William Gavin Oxley and Daniel Benjamin Oxley; a sister, Kathleen (husband, Bill) Templeman of Arlington Heights, Ill.; and 10 nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Marilyn Mitchell and Theresa Sloan.
Funeral services are at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 13, at Knightstown United Methodist Church with Pastor Steve Brackney officiating. Burial will follow at Huntsville Cemetery. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson. Memorial contributions may be made to Knightstown United Methodist Church.
