Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992
Lillian M. Dickerhoff
November 3, 1915 - October 11, 2009
Lillian M. Dickerhoff, 93, formerly of Silver Lake, died Oct. 11 at her home in Munster.
She was born Nov. 3, 1915, in Crown Point, a daughter of the late Leo and Minnie (Homeier) Klemm Stiener.
Mrs. Dickerhoff was a farmer and homemaker who was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Wabash.
Survivors include a son, Ronald (wife, Carol) Dickerhoff of Munster; a daughter, Sharon (husband, Donald) Stoten of Carthage; a half-brother, Gilbert (wife, Gail) Stiener of Crown Point; a half sister, Kathryn (husband, Clarence) Dockweiler of College Station, Texas; a stepsister, Evelyn Froneck of Crown Point; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert V. Dickerhoff; her stepfather, Paul Stiener; four brothers; and one stepsister.
Funeral services were Oct. 17 at Oaklawn Cemetery in North Manchester with Pastor Manfred Fremder officiating. Arrangements were handled by McKee Mortuary in North Manchester.
Ruby Lucille Miller
June 25, 1912 - October 14, 2009
Ruby Lucille Miller, 97, formerly of Knightstown, died Oct. 14 at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis.
She was born June 25, 1912, in Salem, a daughter of the late Thomas and Elsa (Spaulding) Hinds.
A 1930 Salem High School graduate, Mrs. Miller worked as a medical secretary for the New Castle state hospital for 30 years.
Survivors include a son, Vaughn (wife, Betty) Miller of New Castle; a daughter, Sharon K. Goble of Shelbyville; five grandchildren, Debra (husband, James) Dick of New Castle, Bryan J. Miller of Greenwood, Brent Miller of New Castle, Shannon Goble of Shelbyville and Joe (wife, Anna) Goble of Lafayette; four great-grandsons, Bradley and Brandson Wolfe and Christopher and Jonathan Miller.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur J. Miller; a brother, Russell Hinds; a daughter-in-law, Linda Miller; a granddaughter, Teresa Miller; and a son-in-law, Don Goble.
Funeral services were Oct. 19 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in Knightstown with Capt. Shannon Benner officiating. Burial followed at South Mound Cemetery, West Lawn Addition, in New Castle. Visitation was Oct. 19 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Knightstown Public Library.
Robert F. Payne
August 12, 1929 - October 14, 2009
Robert F. Payne, 80, of Kennard, died Oct. 14 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.
He was born Aug. 12, 1929, in Kennard, a son of the late Walter M. and Ethel V. (Brookshire) Payne.
Mr. Payne retired in 1993 from Delco Remy in Anderson after 40 years of service. Mr. Payne served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, from 1948-1952. A member of Knightstown American Legion Post 152, he was also a member of UAW Local 662.
Survivors include his wife, Mitzi B. Payne; a son, Charles C. Sechrest of Kennard; a daughter, Cindy K. Rhodes of Kokomo; a sister, Nanette Porter of Kennard; a niece, Lisa Zent of Anderson; and three grandsons.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Keith Payne.
Funeral services were Oct. 19 at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson with Pastors Marion McFarland and Jeff Johnson officiating. Burial followed at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Military graveside rites were conducted by Knightstown American Legion Post 152. Visitation was Oct. 18 at the funeral home.
Beverly S. McDonald
September 17, 1930 - October 20, 2009
Beverly S. McDonald photo Beverly S. McDonald, 79, of Knightstown, died Oct. 20 at her home.
She was born Sept. 17, 1930, in Rushville, a daughter of the late Harold and Susan (Pope) Trump.
Mrs. McDonald was a Knightstown High School graduate. She was an editor at Mayhill Publications in Knightstown. An avid bowler and golfer, she enjoyed using the Internet. Mrs. McDonald also enjoyed researching her family’s genealogy. She was a member of First Christian Church in Dunreith.
Survivors include a son, Stephen Michael (wife, Carol) McDonald of Knightstown; a daughter, Susan (husband, Michael) Zeilinga; a brother, Jack (wife, Bonnie) Trump of Knightstown; six grandchildren, Valerie L. Al-Saedy, Amanda Leigh (husband, Brian) Davis, Sean Michael (wife, Cheryl) McDonald, Stephanie L. (husband, Chuck) Dodd and Michael Ryan Zeilinga; and 10 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Max McDonald and one brother.
Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Todd Funeral Home in Knightstown with William Roberts officiating. Burial will follow at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at the funeral home.
JoAnn Bridges
May 25, 1931 - November 1, 2009
She was born May 25, 1931, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Paul and Kathleen Bullard.
Mrs. Bridges was a lifelong member of Knightstown United Methodist Church. She was also a member of Knightstown American Legion Post 152 Auxiliary. She attended Knightstown High School and worked at Mayhill Publications for many years. Known as a loving and caring wife, grandmother and great-grandmother, Mrs. Bridges enjoyed her dogs, Muffy and Petey, family parties, shopping and traveling.
Survivors include her son, Steve (wife, Margie) Bridges; two daughters, Susie (husband, Devin) Keefer and Beth (husband, Carlos) Rigdon, all of Knightstown; two sisters, Winifred Williams and Patricia Applegate; 11 grandchildren, Staci (husband, Doug) Emerson, Monica Locker, Melanie Lingenfelter, Matt Bridges, Nikki Bridges, Zach Bridges, Crystal (husband, Jason) White, Molly Rigdon, Shawna Rigdon, Kyly (husband, Brandon) Moore and D.J. Keefer; six great-grandchildren, Sy, Seth, Wes, Dakota, Madison and Nichole; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell; a son, Ron Bridges; a grandson, Ty Bridges; a great-grandson, Andrew Bennett; and a brother, James Bullard.
Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in Knightstown. Burial will follow at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Autism Society of Indiana, the Parkinson's Awareness Association of Central Indiana or the Henry County Humane Society.
Mary Ruth Brinkman
May 3, 1922 - November 2, 2009
Mary Ruth Brinkman, 87, of Greenfield, died Nov. 2 at Regency Place in Greenfield.
She was born May 3, 1922, a daughter of the late Ray and Florence May (Collins) McMasters.
Mrs. Brinkman worked at Western Electric in Indianapolis, Kraft cheese factory in Shirley and the Shirley school cafeteria. A member of the Kennard and Straughn Brotherhood and Sisterhood, Mrs. Brinkman attended Brandywine Community Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Jane (husband, Robert) Sparks of New Castle and Phyllis (husband, Dwight) Addison of Greenfield; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George; a daughter, Janelle Coomer; a brother, William McMasters; and three sisters, Gladys Dudley, Martha Bussell and Joyce Donley.
Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson with Pastor Matt Wickham officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Springport. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Nov. 4 at the funeral home.
Scott Eric Hembree
June 24, 1968 - November 2, 2009
Scott Eric Hembree, 41, of Knightstown, died Nov. 2 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis.
He was born June 24, 1968, in New Castle, a son of Harold W. Hembree, Jr., of Anderson and Beverley (Thompson) McComiskey of Knightstown.
Mr. Hembree graduated with honors from ITT, where he earned an associate’s degree in applied science. He was employed at EMC, where he worked as a project manager for the company’s commercial Midwest division of the technology solutions group. Mr. Hembree coached boys and girls basketball at Tri High School. He also coached his daughter in softball. An avid music lover, he played guitar, drums and keyboards. He enjoyed riding four-wheelers and dirt bikes, golfing, fishing and spending time with his family, particularly while playing video games.
In addition to his parents, survivors include his wife, Robin Rene Hembree of Knightstown; two daughters, Brittney (husband, Travis) VanOsdol and Madison Hembree, all of Knightstown; a son, Grayson Hembree of Knightstown; a brother, Jeff (wife, Sheila) Hembree of Columbia, S.C.; a niece, Erica Hembree of Columbia, S.C.; a nephew, Tyler Smith of Kokomo; his mother and father-in-law, Reno and Delana Smith of Kokomo; two brothers-in-law, Derek and Chad Smith of Kokomo; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Kelly and Grace Thompson; and his paternal grandparents, Harold and Eunice Hembree.
Funeral services are at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in Knightstown with Revs. David Cornelius and Steve Branstutter officiating. Burial will follow at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Madison and Grayson Hembree Trust Fund.
