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Grover Francis Birge
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
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
Survivors:
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
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
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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