Richard Eugene Thompson Jr., 61
Richard Eugene Thompson Jr., 61, of Milan died Thursday, March 2, 2000, at Margaret Mary Community Hospital.
Thompson was born in Cincinnati to Richard E. Thompson Sr. and Virginia Laura (Akins) Thompson Dec. 11, 1938. He married Carole Ann (Klumpp) Thompson March 29, 1963, and she survives.
In addition to his wife, the retired store owner is survived by two sons: Richard E. Thompson III of Milan and Jeffrey Thompson of Cheyenne, Wyo.; four daughters: Tracey Ridner, Dawn Arthur, Shannan Fraasman and Heather McConnell of Milan; 19 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers: James and Donald Thompson.
Visitation was Saturday, March 2, at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, Milan. Funeral services immediately followed with the Rev. Harris Long officiating. Burial was in New Craven Cemetery, Milan. Memorials may be made to Rescue 30, the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.
Frances L. Meer, 98
Frances L. Meer, 98, of Cincinnati, formerly of Oldenburg, died Thursday, March 2, 2000, at Clovernook Care Center, North College Hill, Ohio.
She was born Jan. 30, 1902, in Oldenburg, the daughter of Bernard and Julie (Dierkes) Meer. They preceded her in death.
Meer was a retired seamstress from Brunswick/McGregor Sporting Goods Manufacturer.
Survivors include one brother: Joseph Meer of Brookville and nieces and nephews.
Visitation was Monday, March 6, at Holy Family Church, Oldenburg. Funeral Mass immediately followed. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. Rebold Funeral Home, Cincinnati, was in charge of the arrangements.
Milton Conner Hutson, 83
Milton Conner Hutson, 83, of Sunman died Thursday, March 2, 2000, at home.
The son of the late Conner and Rosa (Bultman) Hutson was born near Spades Feb. 21, 1917. He married Doris (Wiedeman) Hutson Aug. 25, 1951, at St. John's United Church of Christ, Penntown, and she survives.
Hutson was retired after 21 years of employment with Hillenbrand Industries, and was currently employed by Sunman IGA. The World War II Army veteran was a member of American Legion Post 337 of Sunman and was a lifetime member of St. John's United Church of Christ.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter: Jenny Barnhart of Sunman; one son: Jody Hutson of Dover; one sister: Ida Hutson of Hartford City; one brother: Cecil Hutson of Richmond; and four grandchildren: Ronnie and Rochelle Barnhart and Jared and Brett Hutson.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters.
Visitation was Sunday, March 5, at Cook Funeral Home. Funeral services were Monday, March 6, at St. John's United Church of Christ with the Rev. Judith P. Doll officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with graveside military honors by American Legion Post 337. Memorials may be made to St. John's Capital Building Fund or Hospice of Margaret Mary Community Hospital.
James W. Gordon, 37
James W. Gordon, 37, of Evansville, formerly of Metamora, died Thursday, March 2, 2000, at home.
Gordon was born Sept. 25, 1962, in Rushville, the son of Melba Jane Gordon. He married Paula (Dunning) Gordon, and she survives.
The 1981 graduate of Brookville High School served in the U.S. Marine Corps from Dec. 1981 through Jan. 1992. He was a semi tractor-trailer owner and operator.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his mother: Melba (Gordon) Truitt of Evansville; one daughter: Melanie Gordon of Ratcliff, Ky.; one sister: Jane (Gordon) Downard of Everton; two brothers: Thomas Truitt of Jacksonville, N.C. and Timothy Truitt of Evansville and two grandparents: William and Viola (Alter) Gordon of Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Metamora.
Visitation was Sunday, March 5, at Cook Funeral Home, Brookville. Following cremation, additional services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to a scholarship fund for Melanie Gordon or to the donor's choice.
Rheba Parmer, 90
Rheba Parmer, 90, of Greensburg died Saturday, March 4, 2000, at Decatur County Memorial Hospital.
She was born in New Salem, April 8, 1909, to James Kemper Sr. and Cella (Campbell) Kemper. She was married to Bertis Parmer Aug. 9, 1930, in Greenfield, and he preceded her in death Jan. 23, 2000.
The homemaker was a graduate of New Point High School and was a member of New Point Christian Church.
Survivors include two daughters: Janet Maple and Doris Ann Fields of Greensburg; one son: Richard Parmer of Edinburg; one brother: James Kemper Jr. of Fairland; 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers: Charles, Robert and Mervin Kemper and two sisters: Beulah Louden and Hilda Kleiman.
Visitation was Monday, March 6, at Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home, Greensburg. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, at the funeral home with the Revs. Mark Vice and Mike Fields officiating. Burial will be in Rossburg Cemetery. Memorials may be made to New Point Christian Church.
Doyle C. Gray
Porter resident Doyle C. Gray, 64, died Monday, May 27, 2002, at Porter Memorial Hospital.
He was born Feb. 4, 1938, in Middlesboro, Ky., the son of Dalas and Opsie (Richardson) Gray, who preceded him in death.
On Feb. 21, 1960, he married Dorothy F. Vance, who survives in Porter.
Also surviving are two sons, Eric (wife Sharon) Gray of Milan, Ohio, and Todd (wife Jamie) Gray of Taylorsville, Ky.; a brother, Donavon (wife Joan) Gray of Normal, Ill.; two sisters, Helen Burnside of Altamonte Springs, Fla., and Bobbie Althaus of Louisville, Ky.; and two grandchildren, Connor and Olivia Gray.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Douglas and Samuel Gray.
He was an area resident since 1978 and worked as a pipe fitter for Ford Motor Company until his retirement in 1998. He was a member of United Auto Workers Local 551 in Chicago and of the National Rifle Association.
Funeral services, the Rev. Edward Mitchell officiating, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, May 30, at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home, 517 Broadway in Chesterton. He will be interred at Chesterton Cemetery.
Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Edmonds & Evans.
Donna JoAnn Novak
Donna JoAnn Novak, of Westville, died Monday, May 27, 2002 at Porter Memorial Hospital, Valparaiso. She was 65.
She was the daughter of James and Gladys (Matherly) Huff, who preceded her in death.
On February 11, 1956, she married Leonard Novak, who preceded her in death on April 22, 1982.
She is survived by four daughters, Connie (Greg) Lachner of Otis, Donna (Stephen) Novak-Rodrick of Otis, Terri (John) Hynek of LaPorte, Lori (Charlie) Miller of Otis; two brothers, Jimmy Huff of Valparaiso, Johnny Huff, of Michigan City; Three sisters, Nancy Rush, Patsy Moore, both of Valparaiso and Cathy Culp of Westville; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She was an associate at Kmart in Michigan City for 22 years until it closed. She was also a member of St. Mary Church in Otis.
A mass of Christian burial, Fr. Dennis Blaney officiating, is scheduled at 10 a.m. Friday, May 31 at St. Mary Church in Otis. Interment will follow the service at St. Mary Cemetery.
Visitation is scheduled from 4-8 p.m., Thursday, with a wake service at 7 p.m. at Newhard Funeral Home, 58 West Walnut St., Westville.
