Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992
Patrick McCleese
August 30, 1935 – November 18, 2011
Patrick McCleese, 76, of Indianapolis, died Nov. 18 at his home.
He was born in Letcher County, Ky., on Aug. 30, 1935, a son of Herman F. and Esta Marie (Gilliam) McCleese.
Mr. McCleese graduated from Knightstown High School and served in the U.S. Army. He retired from Ford Motor Company in Indianapolis and was a member of UAW-Local 1111. He was a member of Shadeland Baptist Church and Masonic Lodge #16 of Knightstown. He was known as a loving family member and was an avid traveler.
Survivors include his wife, Esther McCleese; children Patricia Gayle McCleese-Rivers of Knightstown, Jesse (wife, Sandy) McCleese of Rush County and Beth Ann McCleese of Noblesville; five step-daughters, Susan Stadler (husband, Rick) Drew of East Hampton, N.Y., Joni Stadler (husband, Kevin) Downs of Indianapolis, Deanna (husband, Artist) Stadler of Los Angeles, Julie Smith of Indianapolis and Cindy (husband, John) Boncreger of Indianapolis; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Wanda Dee Addison-McCleese; his second wife, Mary Lou Smith-McCleese; and several brothers and sisters.
Visitation and funeral services were Nov. 23 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in Knightstown with Ronnie West and Pastor Larry Hurd officiating. Burial followed at Glen Cove Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hancock Regional Hospice Foundation, 801 N. State St., Greenfield, IN 46140.
Mildred Lucille Langseth
July 28, 1920 – April 17, 2011
Mildred Lucille Lutholtz Langseth, 90, of Port Angeles, Wash., died April 17.
She was born July 28, 1920, in Knightstown, the daughter of the late William and Mary Lutholtz, and graduated from Knightstown High School in 1938.
During World War II she served in the Women’s Army Corps. She lived in California and the Port Angeles, Wash., area. Her passion was stage acting. She continued to pursue acting as a hobby well into her 80s. She was known as someone who was independent, a positive thinker, and young at heart. She toured Europe at age 84 and saw Disneyland for the first time at age 85. She was known for her love of animals and children. Reading to children at the public library was one of her several volunteer activities.
Survivors include her son, Larry (wife, Georgina) Batson of Port Angeles, Wash.
Burial was at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown.
Donald Keith Windell
February 19, 1926 – November 20, 2011
Donald Keith Windell, 85, of Markleville, died Nov. 20 at Henry County Hospital in New Castle.
He was born Feb. 19, 1926, in Markleville, a son of the late Walter and Bessie (Ramer) Windell.
Mr. Windell graduated from Markleville High School in 1944 and lived in Markleville most of his life. He served with the U.S. Army from 1954-56 during the Korean War. He retired from Fisher Guide Corporation in Anderson after 26 years of service. He was a member of UAW #663. Mr. Windell enjoyed spending time with his family, being outdoors, farming, gardening, mowing the yard and dancing.
Survivors include his wife, Wilma (Ent) Windell; four daughters, Deborah (husband, Mike) Reding of Anderson, Donna Windell of Anderson, Pamela Windell of Markleville and Cheryl (husband, Patrick) Blanchard of Indianapolis; seven grandchildren, Rodney Belcher of Pendleton, Erica Hightower of Fishers, Chad Reding of Fort Wayne, Cortney Lepper of Indianapolis, and Zachariah, Luke and Jennifer Blanchard of Indianapolis, one sister, Gertrude Russell of Cape Coral, Fla.; five great-grandchildren; and many sisters-in law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation was Nov. 22 and funeral services were Nov. 23 at Condo and Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson with Robert Shaeffer officiating. Burial with military graveside services followed at McCray Cemetery in Wilkinson.
William E. Henderson
September 21, 1933 - November 29, 2011
William E. "Bill" Henderson, 78, of Carthage, died Nov. 29 in Rushville.
He was born Sept. 21, 1933, in Carthage, a son of the late Louis and Grace (Howard) Henderson.
Mr. Henderson attended Carthage High School and was a member of Hannegan Christian Church and the Corner Restaurant Coffee Club. A board member for East Hill Cemetery, he was also a member of Phoenix Masonic Lodge #62 F&AM in Rushville. Mr. Henderson retired from Dana Corporation after 29 years of service. He was a journeyman electrician who enjoyed boating, square dancing, wood working and making stained glass. He spent nearly his entire life around Carthage and Henderson.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby, of Carthage; three brothers, Raymond (wife, Sharon) Henderson of Brooksville, Fla., Dick (wife, Heidi) Henderson of Floyds Knob and Charlie (wife, Sandy) Henderson of Greenfield; two sisters, Josephine Graham of Indianapolis and Margaret Rose Leavitt of Pendleton; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Bud and Bob Henderson; two sisters, Lois Coldwell and Ruth Byrd Rawleigh; and two infant sisters, Carolyn and Beverly.
Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at Moster Mortuary in Rushville with Warren Engle officiating. Burial will follow at Rushville East Hill Cemetery. Visitation is noon until time of services on Dec. 1.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hannegan Christian Church, P.O. Box 268, Rushville, IN 46173.
Kathleen C. Collier
September 24, 1917 - November 26, 2011
Kathleen C. Collier, 94, of Beaver Creek, Ohio, died Nov. 26 at Lincoln Park Manor Nursing Home in Ohio.
She was born Sept. 25, 1917, in Shirley, a daughter of the late Ora and Lucy (Hicks) Cook. Mrs. Collier was a housewife, but later served as a secretary at Chrysler Corporation in New Castle for 16 years. After that, she served as a secretary and dental assistant for an additional three years. Prior to retirement she served as secretary at First Baptist Church in Richmond. A member of First Nighters Civic Theater in New Castle, she was also a teacher with Bible Study Fellowship.
Survivors include two sons, Dr. Gary (wife, Sharon) Collier of Beaver Creek and Bruce (wife, Dian) Collier of Titusville, Fla.; a sister, Madonna (husband, Gene) Addison of Greenfield; five grandchildren, Cynthia (husband, Jay) Richards of Centerville, Ohio, Suzanne Collier of Kettering, Ohio, Jeremy (wife, Jenny) Collier of Franklin, Ohio, Mary (husband, Cory) Kuntz of Centerville, Ohio, and Elaine (husband, Aaron) Hedman of Titusville, Fla.; and six great-grandchildren, Macy, Max, Ashley and Wyatt Richards of Centerville, Ohio, and Payton and Seth Hedman of Titusville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Max Collier.
Funeral services are at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson with Pastor Phil Hodgkins officiating. Burial will follow at Harlan Cemetery in Wilkinson. Visitation is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Dec. 1 at the funeral home.
Elbert More Tompkins
April 12, 1927 – November 23, 2011
Elbert More Tompkins, 84, of Knightstown, died Nov. 23.
He was born April 12, 1927, in Jabez, Ky., a son of the late Estust and Allie McGowan Tompkins.
Mr. Tompkins was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired truck driver. He attended the Church of the Nazarene. He was an avid bowler.
Survivors include his sons, Ronnie (wife, Sye) Tompkins of Knightstown and Johnny Tompkins of Springfield; three grandchildren; one sister, Renia Goben of Florida; one brother, Marshall (wife, Vera) Tompkins of Fortville; stepson Danny Baker of Knightstown; sister-in-law Dolly Tompkins of Kennard; two aunts, Sylvia Tompkins of Jabez, Ky. and Theria Tompkins of Indiana; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Tompkins; one sister, May Cash; and four brothers, Carlie, John, Rufus and Travis Tompkins.
Visitation and funeral services were Nov. 28 at Somerset Undertaking Co. & Crematory in Somerset, Ky. with Dan Jones officiating and military honors performed by American Legion Post #38. Burial followed at Mill Springs National Cemetery in Nancy, Ky.
Kathleen C. Collier
September 24, 1917 - November 26, 2011
Kathleen C. Collier, 94, of Beaver Creek, Ohio, died Nov. 26 at Lincoln Park Manor Nursing Home in Ohio.
She was born Sept. 25, 1917, in Shirley, a daughter of the late Ora and Lucy (Hicks) Cook. Mrs. Collier was a housewife, but later served as a secretary at Chrysler Corporation in New Castle for 16 years. After that, she served as a secretary and dental assistant for an additional three years. Prior to retirement she served as secretary at First Baptist Church in Richmond. A member of First Nighters Civic Theater in New Castle, she was also a teacher with Bible Study Fellowship.
Survivors include two sons, Dr. Gary (wife, Sharon) Collier of Beaver Creek and Bruce (wife, Dian) Collier of Titusville, Fla.; a sister, Madonna (husband, Gene) Addison of Greenfield; five grandchildren, Cynthia (husband, Jay) Richards of Centerville, Ohio, Suzanne Collier of Kettering, Ohio, Jeremy (wife, Jenny) Collier of Franklin, Ohio, Mary (husband, Cory) Kuntz of Centerville, Ohio, and Elaine (husband, Aaron) Hedman of Titusville, Fla.; and six great-grandchildren, Macy, Max, Ashley and Wyatt Richards of Centerville, Ohio, and Payton and Seth Hedman of Titusville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Max Collier.
Funeral services are at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson with Pastor Phil Hodgkins officiating. Burial will follow at Harlan Cemetery in Wilkinson. Visitation is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Dec. 1 at the funeral home.
