Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992
Johnathan C. "Big John" Strong
Sept. 11, 1983 - Jan. 27, 2003
Johnathan C. "Big John" Strong, 19, of Spiceland, died Monday, January 27 from injuries sustained in an auto accident. He was born September 11, 1983 in Muncie, a son of John and Nancy (Hickman) Strong.
The 2003 graduate of Tri High School was a member of the National Honor Society for the New Castle Area Vocational Program, where he was in machine trades. He had played football four years and had lettered in track and baseball. A wrestler, he was a two-time county champion, super six champion heavyweight two times and had won the Tri High Invitational Championship. Johnathan had participated in FFA and was a member of ABD Truck Club of 2002. He was employed at De Bruhl Construction in Cadiz.
Survivors include his parents, John and Nancy Strong of Spiceland, a sister, Holly Strong of Spiceland; his fiancée, Nicole Palacios of New Castle; maternal grandmother, Ellen Hickman of Lewisville, aunts and uncles, John (wife Connie) Hickman of Spokane, Wash., Mike (wife Susie) Hickman of Healdsburg, Calif., Susan (husband Roger) Engle of Knightstown. Fred (wife Anne) Hickman of Rushville, Bruce (wife Margo) Hickman of Fortville, and Garry (wife Delores) Hickman of Rushville, and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, John and Jerry E. Strong, Sr. and his maternal grandfather, Fredrick Hickman, Jr.
Funeral services were held Friday, January 31 at the South Memorial Drive Church of God in New Castle with Fred Hickman and John Hickman officiating. Burial was in Circle Grove Cemetery in Spiceland.
Visitation was held Thursday, January 30 at South Memorial Church of God.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Johnathan C. Strong Scholarship Fund through the South Henry Dollars for Scholars. Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangement.
Pauline A. Poer
Aug. 27, 1908 - Jan. 31, 2003
Pauline A. Poer, 94, a resident of Charlottesville, died Friday, January 31 in Hickory Creek Nursing Home in New Castle. She was born August 27, 1908 in Green Township, a daughter of the late Oscar and Blanche (Addison) Adkins.
She retired in 1973 from Greenfield Banking Co. and had been employed with Leon Wilson Real Estate. She was a member of the Charlottesville United Methodist Church, Charlottesville United Methodist Women's Club, Nameless Creek Literary Club, and a former member of the Knightstown Order of Eastern Star.
Survivors include a daughter, Beverly (husband Fred) Muegge of Charlottesville; two grandchildren, Pamela Carr of Downs, Ill. and Doug Muegge of Kokomo; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Poer in 1972.
Funeral services were held Monday, February 3 in the Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson with Pastor Shirley Lukens officiating. Burial was in Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation was held at the funeral home from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday, February 2.
Pauline Edith Lacy
Apr. 27, 1915 - Jan. 27, 2003
Pauline Edith Lacy, 87, of Knightstown, died Monday, January 27 at Regency Place in Greenfield. She was born April 27, 1915 in Carlton County, Minnesota, a daughter of Swedish immigrants, Herman and Signe (Nelson) Carlson.
A longtime Henry County resident, she was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church in Knightstown. She retired from Modernfold, formerly New Castle Products, in 1985, after over 30 years of service. She was a member of the Raleigh Community Dance Club.
Survivors include three daughters, Colleen M. (husband LeRoy) Rich of Lewisville, Rita (husband Larry) Haler of New Castle, and Karen (husband Larry) Bennett of Knightstown; 10 grandchildren, Don Froderman, David M. Froderman, Charles D. Roberson, Larry K. Haler, Teena Seibel, Eric Haler, Jeffrey Tod Haler, Mark Alan Haler, Michele Lea Bowling and Jennifer Sue Ramey; 30 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Elsie Roland, Vera Davis and Millie Nelson; a brother, Lynn Carlson; and several cousins in Sweden.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Lacy in 1977; a son, Donald Paul Lacy; two brothers, Philip Carlson Hisgrove, Jr. and Carl Carlson; and five sisters, Gertrude Hamilton, Helen Bannister, Nannie Wright, Erma Smith and Anna Carlson.
Services were held Friday, January 31 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service with Rev. Eric Haler officiating. Burial was in Circle Grove Cemetery in Spiceland. Visitation was held Thursday, January 30 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Regency Place in Greenfield or to the Alzheimer's Association with envelopes available at the funeral home.
Virginia M. Underhill
Jan. 16, 1913 - Jan. 18, 2003
Virginia M. Underhill, 90, a former resident of Bass Lake, Knox, Ind., died Saturday, January 18 at Regency Place Nursing Home in Greenfield. She was born January 16, 1913 in Shanesville, Ohio, a daughter of the late James E. and Johannah (Frye) Jones.
Mrs. Underhill was a registered nurse, receiving her education and training at Patterson General Hospital in New Jersey. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Earl M. Underhill in 1996.
She is survived by two sons, Edward W. Underhill of Knightstown and Alan R. Underhill of Richmond, Ky.; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A private family funeral was held at Condo & Son Funeral Home followed by burial in McCray Cemetery near Wilkinson.
James Buster Fultz
Sept. 22, 1922 - Jan. 19, 2003
James Buster Fultz, 80, a resident of Kennard, died Sunday, January 19 at The Waters in New Castle. He was born September 22, 1922 in Rown County, Ky., a son of the late Frank and Eliza (Ham) Fultz.
Mr. Fultz was custodian at the Kennard Elementary School and had worked for Ingersol Steel and Chrysler Corp. He was a veteran of WW II, serving in the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Betty (Hill) Fultz of Kennard; three daughters, Annie (husband Steve) Jackson of Kennard, and twin daughters, Margaret and Margie Fultz of Kennard; four sons, Ralph (wife Bobby) of Kennard, Steve (wife Lynn) of Kennard, Dick (wife Linda) of Ft. Campbell, Ky., and Sam (wife Phyllis) of Kennard; 14 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by four sisters, Mary Conley, Carrie Thompson, Doll Erwin and Mae Davis; four brothers, Charlie, Everett, John and Sam Fultz; and one grandson, Michael Allen Fultz.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, January 22) at the Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson with Rev. Dilard Cole officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hills Memory Gardens Cemetery near New Castle with military services at the gravesite. Visitation was held at the funeral home Tuesday, January 21.
Marietta K. DeBolt
Nov. 9, 1910 - Jan. 17, 2003
Marietta K. DeBolt, 92, a former resident of Knightstown and Indianapolis, died Friday, January 17 at The Waters in New Castle. She was born November 9, 1910 in Knightstown, a daughter of the late Russell and Edith (Manford) Dalrymple.
Mrs. DeBolt retired in 1975 from the U.S. General Accounting Office in Indianapolis. She was a member of the Knightstown High School Alumni Association and a member of the Knightstown Friends Church. On May 29, 1942, she married Virgil DeBolt who died in 1960.
Survivors include two cousins, Carol Ann Shirley of Greenfield and Marilyn Runkle of Lafayette.
Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Beachler.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday, January 22) at Todd Funeral Home, Butcher Chapel in Knightstown with Rev. Chris Sitler officiating. Burial will be in Glen Cove Cemetery. Visitation was held at the funeral home Tuesday, January 21.
Virginia A. Gorman
June 10, 1947 - Jan. 16, 2003
Virginia A. Gorman, 81, a former Knightstown resident, died Thursday, January 16 at Morristown Manor Nursing Center in Morristown. She was born March 26, 1921 in Wisconsin, a daughter of the late Fred and Maude (Dunlap) Ayers.
On June 10, 1947, she married Lawrence Gorman who preceded her in death on March 12, 2002. Mrs. Gorman was a homemaker and attended Raysville Friends Church.
Surviving are three sons, Lawrence Gorman, Jr. of Punta Gorda, Fla., Duane (wife Kyong) Gorman of Knightstown, and Monte (wife Roxie) Gorman of Knightstown; three daughters, Ginger Loveall of Knightstown, Sandy Back of Greenfield and Susan Smith of Rushville; one sister, Marilyn Law of Indianapolis; 20 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Kathy Jones of Winchester, a step-daughter, Sarah (Peggy) Akers of Rushville, two brothers and two sisters.
A graveside service was held Tuesday, January 21 at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown, with Rev. Leonard Dice officiating. Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Association. Todd Funeral Home, Butcher Chapel in Knightstown handled the arrangements.
