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Grover Francis Birge
NAME: Mr. Grover Francis Birge Age: 73 Married

City of Residence: Rockville, Indiana

Date of Death: Saturday, February 9, 2008, at 7:26 a.m.

Place of Death: at St. Vincent Clay Hospital in Brazil, Indiana

Cause of Death: Natural Causes following an extended illness

Mr. Birge was born in Thorntown, Indiana, on September 2, 1934, the son of the late Carlis Francis and Hazel Irene (Veach) Birge.

He lived in Thorntown, Bainbridge, and Westfield prior to entering the U. S. Army in 1953. He served in Germany until he was discharged in 1956.

He was formerly married to Joan C. Lyda. In Franklin, Indiana on July 20, 1965, he married Betty June (Patterson) Birge. Mrs. Birge survives.

He lived in Lebanon and worked in Zionsville at Pitman-Moore which became Dow Chemical. He retired in 1986. During retirement, he resided for a time in Winter Haven, Florida before the couple moved to Rockville in 1997.

He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother and enjoyed his family, motorcycles, and horses. Mr. Birge was formerly in the Masonic Lodge and American Legion.

No current Memberships

Officiating: David Woodard

Memorial Graveside Services will be held on Monday, February 18, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at Maple Lawn Cemetery, Thorntown, Indiana.

No Visitation will be held.

Myers Mortuary is entrusted with arrangements.

Interment will follow military rites at the cemetery.

Survivors:

Wife: Mrs. Betty J. Birge - Rockville, Indiana

Two Children:

Mrs. Deborah J. Birge-Bisping and husband, Terry - Lapel, Indiana

Mr. Glenn A. Birge and wife, Cheryl - Noblesville, Indiana

One Sister: Mrs. Mary Irene Dale and husband, Donald - Darlington, Indiana

Four Grandchildren:

Brad McDole and wife, Lori - Middletown, Indiana

Scott McDole and fiancée, Ashley Baxter - Middletown, Indiana

Carl Birge - Lapel, Indiana

Zachary Birge - Noblesville, Indiana

Four Great Grandchildren: Michael McDole

Cody McDole

Alex McDole

Elijah McDole

Two Nephews: Mr. Jerry Dale - Darlington, Indiana

Mr. Jeff Dale - Darlington, Indiana

Six Great Nephews and One Great Niece

Deceased: A great grandson, Everett McDole, is deceased

Memorials: Charity of the Donor’s Choice

Betty Louise Blackwell
NAME: Mrs. Betty Louise (Landis) Blackwell Age: 87 Widow
City of Residence: Lebanon, Indiana
Date of Death: Friday, November 16, 2007, at 4:51 a.m.
Place of Death: at St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana in Carmel, Indiana
Cause of Death: Natural Causes

Mrs. Blackwell was born in Chicago, Illinois, on February 28, 1920. She was the daughter of the late Clyde R. Landis, M.D. and Genevieve M. (Gabriel) Landis. Her step mother was Hazel M. Atmur Landis.

She was married in Austin, Texas, on January 21, 1945, to William Thomas Blackwell, Jr. Mr. Blackwell died on November 4, 2000.

Mrs. Blackwell attended Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin; she graduated from the University of Illinois with a B.S. in Music Education; Butler University M.M. Degree in Music Education; and the IUPUI Real Estate School. She resided in Lebanon since 1951.

For over thirty years she taught music in public schools and gave private lessons. At Dover High School she taught band and coral music nine years; in Lebanon she taught for twenty-one years. She secured a real estate license in 1976 and worked full time in Real Estate as a sales associate for Century 21 which became Carpenter Realtors.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker. Mrs. Blackwell enjoyed her family and grandchildren as well as their activities. In addition, she enjoyed teaching music to all of her students over the years.

Memberships: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Lebanon (Charter Member)

Alpha Chi Omega Sorority Boone County Alumni Association

Psi Iota Xi Sorority Auxiliary Chapter

National Association of Realtors

MIBOR

IAR

Daughter of the American Revolution, James Hill Chapter

Delta Kappa Gamma

Sigma Delta Pi

Boone County Retired Teachers Association

National Association of Retired Teachers

Indianapolis Museum of Art

Officiating: The Rt. Rev. Catherine Waynick
Funeral Services are to be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 19, 2007, at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 950 East Washington Street, in Lebanon, Indiana.
Visitation will be held at Myers Mortuary in Lebanon from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 18, 2007.
Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon, Indiana.

Survivors:
Three Daughters:

Mrs. Elizabeth Margaret “Betsy” Aiello and husband, John - Springfield, Illinois

Mrs. Barbara Anne “Barbie” Meyer and husband Rev. Bruce Meyer - Birmingham, MI

Mrs. Patricia Jane “Tricia” Motts - Ardmore, Tennessee
Six Grandchildren:

Sarah Aiello - St. Louis, Missouri

Tom French and wife, Jennifer - Imlay City, Michigan

Michael French and wife, Missy - Mason, Michigan

Todd Meyer and wife, Mary Frances - Lebanon, Indiana

Kristen Carruthers and husband, Jamie - Gurnee, Illinois

Kyle Motts - Ardmore, Tennessee
Seven Great Grandchildren: T. J. French - Imlay City, Michigan

Allison French - Imlay City, Michigan

Toby Meyer - Lebanon, Indiana

Tyler Meyer - Lebanon, Indiana

Billy Meyer - Lebanon, Indiana

Alex Carruthers - Gurnee, Illinois

Maggie Carruthers - Gurnee, Illinois

Memorials: In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church

MR. ROBERT E. BOLES

NAME: Mr. Robert Eugene Boles, Sr. Age: 68 Married

City of Residence: 728 Smiley Street, Lebanon, Indiana

Date of Death: Tuesday, September 7, 2004, at 8:37 a.m.

Place of Death: At St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana

Cause of Death: Natural Causes

Mr. Boles was born in Sullivan, Indiana, on May 23, 1936, the son of the late Raymond and Martha Elizabeth (Kelly) Boles.

Mr. Boles was reared and educated in Portland, Indiana where he was a 1954 graduate of Portland High School. He entered and served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Following his discharge, he moved to Indianapolis where he lived until the family moved to Lebanon.

He was married to Shirley Jean (Rogers) Boles in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 11, 1963. Mrs. Boles survives.

Mr. Boles worked for Detroit Diesel Allison Division of General Motors in Indianapolis until he retired in 1991. He had worked in the transmission and turbine divisions and last was assigned to Plant 8.

Mr. Boles was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. In addition to his family he enjoyed fishing, golf, and bowling.

In 1995 Mr. and Mrs. Boles moved to live in Englewood, Florida and returned to Lebanon in 2002.

Memberships: Masonic Lodge in Indianapolis

Indianapolis Scottish Rite

Indianapolis Murat Shrine

Boone County Shrine Club

Christian Church in Indianapolis

V.F.W. Post 910 - Lebanon

American Legion Post No 113 in Lebanon

Lebanon Moose Lodge #1269

Lebanon Eagles Lodge #2062

Lebanon Elks Lodge No. 635

Officiating: Rev. Ryan Glauber

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, September 9, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. at Myers Chapel of Memories, 1502 North Lebanon Street, Lebanon, Indiana.

Visitation is planned for Wednesday, September 8, 2004, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Chapel of Memories, 1502 North Lebanon Street, Lebanon, Indiana.

Interment will follow military rites at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon, Indiana

Masonic Services are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday evening at the mortuary.

Survivors:

Wife: Mrs. Shirley J. Boles - Lebanon, Indiana

Two Children:

Ms. Elizabeth A. Sanders - Darlington, Indiana

Mr. Robert E. Boles, Jr. - Lebanon, Indiana

Two Sisters: Ms. Susan Tyler - Lebanon, Indiana

Mrs. Judy Harper and husband, Don - Linton, Indiana

Five Grandchildren: Heather R. Sanders - Darlington, Indiana

Shawna T. Sanders - Darlington, Indiana

Summer M. Sanders - Darlington, Indiana

Dakota M. Boles - Lebanon, Indiana

Travis A. Boles - Lebanon, Indiana

Deceased: Two brothers, Charles Boles and Jerry Boles, are deceased.

Memorials:

American Cancer Society or to the American Lung Association

6030 West 62nd Street 9445 Delegates Row

Indianapolis, Indiana 46278 Indianapolis, Indiana 46240-3805

Morton Dale Bowen

NAME: Mr. Morton Dale Bowen Age: 54 Married

City of Residence: 816 Hamilton Street, Lebanon, Indiana

Date of Death: Sunday, May 18, 2008, at 10:30 p.m.

Place of Death: at Parkwood Health Care Center in Lebanon, Indiana

Cause of Death: Natural Causes following an extended illness

Mr. Bowen was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on April 8, 1954. He was the son of the late Morton and Lillian (Gayhart) Bowen.

He was formerly married to Teresa A. Cooper and then to Julie M. Maxwell. In Lebanon, Indiana on October 21, 2002, he was married to Cherl (Frick) Purkhiser Bowen. Mrs. Bowen survives.

He was reared and educated in Indianapolis where he attended Arsenal Technical High School. He moved to Lebanon in 1987 where he had since resided.

Mr. Bowen worked for a period driving a wrecker in Indianapolis For Interstate Wrecker Service and Bud’s Wrecker Service. He then became a service technician for Brewmaster where he worked until he retired due to his health in January 2008.

He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and employee. Mr. Bowen enjoyed his family and grandchildren as well as their activities. In addition, he was a handyman and took pride in helping other with projects in construction and remodeling. He also liked to work on cars. He was an enthusiast patriot when it came to the Fourth of July. He liked to celebrate and entertain family and friends with activities and fireworks displays.

Officiating: Rev. Mike Frazier

Funeral Services are to be held on Friday, May 23, 2008, at 10:30 a.m., at Myers Chapel of Memories, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana.

Visitation will be held at Myers Mortuary in Lebanon from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2008.

Interment will follow at Lincoln Memory Gardens in Boone County, Indiana.

Survivors:

Wife: Mrs. Cherl A. Bowen - Lebanon, Indiana

Three Children: Mrs. Angie D. Montgomery and husband, James - Indianapolis, Indiana

Ms. Tonya L. Bowen - Indianapolis, Indiana

Mr. Nathan A. Bowen - Indianapolis, Indiana

Two Step Children: Mrs. Misty A. Halford and husband, Brian - Lebanon, Indiana

Mr. Mr. T. J. Purkhiser - Lebanon, Indiana

One Sister: Ms. Louise Terrell - Indianapolis, Indiana

Eleven Grandchildren: Jimmy Montgomery

Colton Montgomery

Courtney Bowen

Kevin Knight

Gabby Bartley

Mackenzie Bowen

Cory Purkhiser

Braxton Purkhiser

Dakota Halford

Brody Halford

Talon Purkhiser

Eight Nieces and Nephews

Several Great Nieces and Great Nephews

Deceased: A brother, Ronald Bowen, and a sister, Sharon K. Quearry, are deceased.

Memorials: Charity of the Donor’s Choice

Patsy R. Bowen

1926-2003

Mrs. Bowen was born in Boone County near Elizaville, Indiana, on June 28, 1926. She was a daughter of the late Jacob Allen and Rebecca Mabel (Long) Newkirk.

Mrs. Bowen was a life-resident of Boone County. She was reared in the Elizaville community. She was a graduate of Lebanon High School in 1947.

She was married in Lebanon, Indiana, on March 15, 1949, to Byron O. Bowen. Mr. Bowen survives.

Her work included positions at Scott’s 5 & 10, Haag Drug Store, the Franklin Ice Cream Store, Stewart Warner Corporation, and four years at Stanworth Tool until she retired in 1970.

Mrs. Bowen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker. She enjoyed her family helping to care for her grandchildren.

Memberships: First Baptist Church in Lebanon

Life-member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary

Officiating: Rev. Fred Tanselle

Funeral Services are planned for Sunday, November 2, 2003, at 2:00 p.m. at Myers Chapel of Memories, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana.

Visitation will be on Saturday, November 1, 2003, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary in Lebanon, Indiana.

Interment will be at Pleasant View Cemetery west of Lebanon, Indiana.

Survivors:

Husband: Mr. Byron O. Bowen - Lebanon, Indiana

Four Children: Mrs. Daniel (Kathie M.) Ginn - Evansville, Indiana

Mr. James D. Bowen and wife, Denise - Indianapolis, Indiana

Mr. Steven A. Bowen - Lebanon, Indiana

Mr. William A. Bowen and wife, Phyllis - Lebanon, Indiana

Four Brothers: Mr. William Newkirk - Indianapolis, Indiana

Mr. Norman Newkirk - Lebanon, Indiana

Mr. Lloyd M. Newkirk - Carmel, Indiana

Mr. Floyd Newkirk - Lebanon, Indiana

Two Sisters: Mrs. Mary McDaniel - Indianapolis, Indiana

Mrs. Betty Green - Lebanon, Indiana

Four Grandchildren: Mr. Alan R. Ginn - Indianapolis, Indiana

Mrs. Kasey L. Rider - Richmond, Virginia

Mrs. Matt (Michelle R.) Hardin - Indianapolis, Indiana

Mrs. Jason (Shannon L.) Vickery - Dover, Indiana

Four Great Grandchildren: Kendra P. Rider

Cameron J. Rider

Cortney N. Vickery

Deven T. Vickery

Deceased: Four sisters, Martha Warburton, Elsie Keefer, Sarah Thompson, and Margaret Newkirk, and Five brothers, Paul Newkirk, James Newkirk, Gerald Newkirk, John Newkirk, and Marion Newkirk, are deceased.

Memorials: Charity of the Donor’s Choice

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