Joe E. Beasy
Residence:Monticello, Indiana Died: Saturday, April 29, 2006
Location:Monticello, Indiana Age:81
Date of Birth: Sunday, September 07, 1924
Birth place:Roud Grove Township, White County, IN
Branch: Army
Service: World War II
Father: Clarence J. Beasy
Mother: Dorothy G. Wolf
Marital Status: Married
Resided in: Monticello, Indiana area all of his life.
Funeral Date: Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Funeral Location: Cremation will be on Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at the Arrow Crematory in Lafayette, Indiana.
Burial will take place: Private Family Service
Visitation will be: 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.
Biographical Information: Joe had lived in the Monticello area all of his life. He was a charter member of the First Baptist Church here in Monticello, Indiana. He had also servied as a Sunday School Teacher. Joe had worked for the Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) fro 1947 - 1983. He had served as a garage mechanic and a lineman for several years. Joe was a Boy Scout Leader and a little league coach for several years. He loved working and spending time with his family. Joe enjoyed working on small engines after his retirement from NIPSCO, and was an avid sports fam. He was a United States Army Veteran, serving during World War II.
Memorial Information: Alzheimers Association or to the American Diabetes Association.
Marriage Information: On December 23, 1944 in Worcheshire, England, he married Joan Boswell. She survives.
Survivors include:
Daughter, Marsella "Marsy" (husband Ron) Powell of Monticello, Indiana;
Son, Garl L. (wife Nancy C.) Beasy of Goshen, Indiana;
Brother, Robert E. (wife Ann) Beasy of Kenosha, Wisconsin;
Sisters, Marsella Smith of Lafayette, Indiana,
Betty L. (husband Jerry) Cowan of Madisonville, Texas,
Louella (the Rev. Orland) Gibbon of Anderson, Indiana,
Norman (husband Leroy) Doyle, and
Mary Green, both of Monon, Indiana,
Saundra (husband Gene) Pearson of Monticello, Indiana;
Four (4) Grandchildren;
Five (5) Great Grandchildren;
Several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins.
Preceded in Death:
Son, Stephen Joe Beasy;
Brothers, John and Albert Beasy.
Arrangements by: Miller - Roscka Funeral Home
Charles Ronald (Ron) Brechbiel
Residence:Burnettsville, Indiana Died: Monday, May 01, 2006
Location:Burnettsville, Indiana Age:86
Date of Birth: Tuesday, July 08, 1919
Birth place:Ontario, Canada
Branch: Army
Service: WWII
Father: Charles Edward Brechbiel
Mother: Ethel T. Goucheueur
Marital Status: Married
Resided in: Burnettsville, Indiana Funeral Date: Friday, May 05, 2006
Funeral Location: Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, Monticello, Indiana at 10:00 a.m.
Clergy: Rev. Mike Williams, and Pastor Opal Reiff
Burial will take place: Davis Cemetery, Burnettsville, Indiana Visitation will be: 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 4, 2006 at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home in Monticello, Indiana.
Biographical Information: Ron had lived in the Burnettsville community most all of his life, and was a graduate of Burnettsville High School. He was a member of the Burnettsville Bpatist Church in Burnettsville, Indiana., and the VFW Post in Logansport, Indiana. Ron had worked at the old Monticello RCA Plant as a color patcher for several years. He was a United States Army Veteran, serving during Word War II. Ron loved the newsparer crossword puzzles, and was a die-hard Bobby Knight fan.
Special Services: Full military rites will be conducted at the Davis Cemetery in Burnettsville, Indiana.
Memorial Information: Memorials may be given to the Twin Lakes Village Nursing Home Activity Fund.
Marriage Information: On September 27, 1952 in Burnettsville, Indiana, he married Fraces H. Gardener. She survives.
Survivors include:
Wife, Frances J. Brechbiel of Burnettsville, Indiana;
Son, David (wife Sherry) Brechbiel of Monticello, Indiana;
Daughter, Rhonda (husband Michael) Booth of Pine Village, Indiana;
Sisters, Hilda Davidson of Monticello, Indiana, and
Ruby McLeland of Burnettsville, Indiana;
Grandson, Matthew (wife Nicole) Booth of Oxford, Indiana;
Granddaughters, Jennifer (husband Steve) Greeson of Attica, Indiana;
Great Granddaughters, Emma and Claire Booth of Oxford, Indiana, and
Allisa Booth of Attica, Indiana;
Great Grandson, Gage Booth of Attica, Indiana;
Sister-in-law, Louise McConnell of Lafayette, Indiana Several Nieces and Nephews.
Preceded in Death: 1 Sister; 1 Brother
Arrangements by: Miller - Roscka Funeral Home
Helen L. Woodcock
Residence:Monticello, Indiana Died: Sunday, April 30, 2006
Location:White County Memorial Hospital, Monticello, Indiana Age:60
Date of Birth: Monday, December 10, 1945
Birth place:Kentucky Father: Boyd Ewing
Mother: Virginia Seymour
Marital Status: Married
Resided in: Monticello community
Funeral Location: Private Family
Burial will take place: At a later date.
Visitation will be: Private Family
Biographical Information: Helen had been in failing health for the past four (4) years. She had lived in the Monticello area for the last half of her life coming here from Kentucky.
Special Services:
Memorial Information: Monticello Fire and Rescue Association
Marriage Information: She married Wilse Woodcock, he survives
Survivors include:
Husband: Wilse Woodcock - Monticello, IN
Mother: Virginia & Richard Murphy - Vine Grove, KY
Daughters:
Wendy L Woodcock - Monticello, IN
Dawn & Charles Foushi - Delphi, IN
Devon Beckefeld - Brigantine, NJ
Sister: Judith Hibbs - Vine Grove, KY
Arrangements by: Miller - Roscka Funeral Home
Rita Werderman
Residence:Monticello, Indiana Died: Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Location:St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Lafayette, Indiana Age:81
Date of Birth: Thursday, June 05, 1924
Birth place:Chicago, IL
Father: Klebba
Mother: Unknown
Marital Status: Widowed
Resided in: Monticello for the past 20 years
Funeral Date: Friday, May 12, 2006
Funeral Location: St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park, Illinois at 11:00 AM in the Cemetery's Chapel (Chicago time)
Clergy: Rev. Joseph Seitz
Burial will take place: St Mary Cemetery in Evergreen Park, Illinois at 11:00 AM (Chicago time)
Visitation will be: All Services will be conducted at the Cemetery in Evergreen Park, IL
Biographical Information: Rita had lived in the Monticello area for the past 20 yers coming here from Chicago, Illinois. She was one (1) of eleven (11) Children. Rita was a telephone operator for the Illinois Bell Telephone Compnay for over thiry (30) years.
Special Services: Graveside Services will be conducted at the Chapel at St. Mary Cemetery in Evergreen Park, Illinois Memorial Information: Poor Claire's of Kokomo, Indiana Marriage Information: On May 11, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois Rita married, Wesley W. Werderman. He died March 25, 2006.
Survivors include:
Daughters:
Kathleen & James Nolan - Chicago, IL
Lesley & Neal Kuhn - San Jose, CA
Grandchildren:
Walter & Josephine Wojack - Chicago, IL
Jake Nolan - Chicago, IL
Beth and Melissa Kuhn - San Jose, CA
4 Great-Grandchildren
Preceded in Death: 8 Sisters and 2 Brothers
Arrangements by: Miller - Roscka Funeral Home
Gladys B. Blackburn
Residence:Monticello, Indiana Died: Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Location:Monticello Assisted Living and Healthcare Center, Monticello, IN
Age:84
Date of Birth: Monday, December 26, 1921
Birth place:Spencer, IN
Father: Roy Hendershot
Mother: Faye Edwards
Marital Status: Widowed
Resided in: Monticello for the past 46 years
Funeral Date: Saturday, May 13, 2006
Funeral Location: Miller - Roscka Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m.
Clergy: Rev. Chris Dodson
Burial will take place: In the Hickory Grove Cemetery located in rural Delphi, Indiana May 13, 2006.
Visitation will be: 11:00 a.m. to the time of service at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2006.
Biographical Information: Gladys and her late huband Lowell had lived in the Monticello community since 1960, coming here from Lafayette, Indiana. As a child, Gladys had lived in Wolcott, Indiana, and was a 1939 graduate of Wolcott High School in Wolcott, Indiana. She was a member of the Monticello United Methodist Church here in Monticello, Indiana. Gladys had worked at the Old Bryan Mfg., Alloy Rod, and the RCA Plant, all of Monticello, Indiana.
Memorial Information: Alzheimer's Association
Marriage Information: On December 17, 1947 in Lafayette, Indiana, she married Lowell E. Blackburn. He died October 29, 2003.
Survivors include:
Daughter: Colleen Weida - Monticello, IN
Son: Jay and Debra Balckburn - Lafayette, IN
Granddaughters:
Michell Kidd - Lafayette, IN
Jennifer Blackburn - Lafayette, IN
Grandsons:
Colin and Sam Blackburn - Lafayette, IN
GreatGrandson:
Blaine Kidd - Lafayette, IN
Sisters:
Mary Jane & Robert Livingston - Spencer, IN
Elsie Mae Bosvert - Ocala, FL
Brothers:
Paul & Lola Hendershot - West Lafayette, IN
Robert & Sharon Hendershot - Lafayette, IN
Herschel H. Hendershot - Gosport, IN
Preceded in Death: Deborah Balckburn - Infant Daughter
Arrangements by: Miller - Roscka Funeral Home
Michael R. (Mike / Ogie) Ogle
Residence:Monticello, Indiana Died: Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Location:Monticello, Indiana Age:55
Date of Birth: Saturday, August 26, 1950
Birth place:Muncie, Indiana Branch: Marines
Service: World War II
Father: Bill Gene Ogle
Mother: Mary Margaret Brower
Marital Status: Married
Resided in: Monticello, Indiana since 1976.
Funeral Date: Saturday, May 20, 2006
Funeral Location: Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana at 10:30 a.m.
Clergy: Rev. Mearl Hodges
Burial will take place: Davis Cemetery, Burnettsville, Indiana.
Visitation will be: 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, Mary 19, 2006 at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.
Biographical Information: Mike had lived in the Monticello community most all of his life. He had worked at Wabash National in Lafayette, Indiana for several years. Mike was also a contractor, roofer, and a painter. He very much enjoyed pitching horse shoes, fishing, and especially hunting. Mike was a former member of the AMVETS Post of Monticello, Indiana. He also enjoyed his lottery tickets.
Special Services: Full military rites will be conducted at the Davis Cemetery in Bunrettsville, Indiana Memorial Information: Relay For Life, " Here's To You Team " Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Marriage Information: On uly 25, 1987 in Burnettsville, Indiana, he married Joyce C. Hudson. She survives.
Survivors include:
Wife, Joyce C. Ogle of Monticello, Indiana;
Mother, Mary Margaret Ogle of Muncie, Indiana;
Sons, Scott A. Ogle of Hardeeville, South Carolina, and
Mark A. (wife Tammy "Red") Ogle of Bunrettsville, Indiana;
Daughters, Tara R. (husband Ron) Brown, and
Tina M. (husband Tim) Marocco, both of Monticello, Indiana;
Sisters, Peggy Shaw of Las Vegas, Nevada, and
Gina James of Logansport, Indiana;
Brother, Billy Ogle of Logansport, Indiana'
Eight (8) Grandchildren;
Several Nieces, Nephews and Cousins.
Arrangements by: Miller - Roscka Funeral Home
Max E. Miller, Jr.
Residence:Monticello, Indiana Died: Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Location:Monticello, Indiana Age:46
Date of Birth: Wednesday, January 13, 1960
Birth place:Monticello, Indiana Father: Max Eugene Miller, Sr.
Mother: Linda M. Wert
Marital Status: Single
Resided in: Monticello, Indiana all of his life.
Funeral Date: Sunday, May 21, 2006
Funeral Location: Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana at 2:00 p.m.
Clergy: Rev. Howard Ness
Burial will take place: I.O.O.F. Riverview Cemetery of Monticello, Indiana.
Visitation will be: 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, May 20, 2006 at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.
Biographical Information: Max had lived in Monticello all of his life and was a 1978 graduate of Twin Lakes High School. He had worked at the McDonalds Restaurant in Monticello for twenty-six (26) years, retiring in 2005 due to ill health. Max was a member of the First Baptist Church in Monticello, Indiana.
Memorial Information: First Baptist Church of Monticello, Indiana.
Marriage Information: Never Married
Survivors include:
Mother, Linda M. Miller of Monticello, Indiana;
Sister, Debora Lyn (husband Neal P.) Krieger of Littlestown, Pennsylvania;
Niece, Lori Ann Krieger of Littlestown, Pennsylvania;
Nephew, Jeremy Alan Krieger of Littlestown, Pennsylvania;
Several Relatives.
Preceded in Death: Father, Max Eugene Miller, Sr.
Arrangements by: Miller - Roscka Funeral Home
Emma Mildred Nielsen
MEDARYVILLE - Services for Emma Mildred Nielsen, 85, Medaryville, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.
She died at 8:15 p.m. Monday, June 16, 2008, in Hickory Creek at Winamac in Winamac.
Pastor George Halsted will officiate at the services. Burial will be in St. Mark’s Cemetery, Medaryville.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Frain Mortuary, Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville, and one hour before services Friday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Medaryville.
Robert Lee Horn
Services for Robert Lee Horn, 80, Logansport, will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday in Fisher Funeral Chapel.
He died at 4:10 p.m. Monday, June 16, 2008, in Miller’s Merry Manor.
Born May 28, 1928, in Kokomo, he was the son of Ruby and Ida Lucille Hull Horn. He was married Nov. 6, 1948, in Young America, to Marilee J. Jones Horn. She preceded him in death March 7, 2005.
A very proud, independent man with a strong work ethic, Robert was a car detailer for the former Rudd-Hutchison dealership for many years. He had also worked at the former Mickey Johnson Ford service department.
Robert’s favorite pastime was fishing. He also enjoyed a good game of pool and hunting. He especially enjoyed being with family and friends. He attended the First Assembly of God in Logansport the past five years.
Surviving are son, Lindell Horn, Logansport; four daughters, Lynn Daniels, Lafayette, Glenda Andis, Logansport, Cheryl Weese, Avilla, and Sandra Kissinger, Logansport; brother, William Horn, Lake Havasu City, Ariz.; sister, Shirley Grantham, Logansport; 10 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters and one granddaughter.
The Rev. Andy Weil will officiate. Burial will be in the Crown Point Cemetery, Kokomo.
Friends will be received from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral chapel.
Contributions may be made to the Special Olympics and Peak Community Services.
James B. ‘Jim’ Rogers
Services for James B. “Jim” Rogers, 82, Logansport, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Yorktown Road Church of Christ.
He died at 3:20 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2008, in WoodBridge Health Campus.
Born Feb. 5, 1926, in Audia, Ky., he was the son of Nelson and Lillie Spencer Rogers. He was married June 22, 1946, in Stanton, Ky., to Elsie Hall Rogers, who survives.
A recipient of the Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars, Jim proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He served as a rifleman in Company F 222nd Infantry Regiment in the 42nd Rainbow Division Unit in Rhineland and Central Europe.
In 1983, he retired from NIPSCO where he had worked as a supervisor for 32 years.
He was a member of Yorktown Road Church of Christ, where he served as church deacon.
Surviving with his wife are three sons, James Larry (Marsha L.) Rogers, Logansport, Michael E. (Susan F.) Rogers of Lafayette, Tenn., and Mark Rogers, Logansport; daughter, Sherri (Greg) Wohlgemuth, Owasso, Okla.; two brothers, Leonard Rogers, Stanton, Ky., and Nelson Rogers Jr., Peru; two sisters, Shirley Rogers, of Stanton, Ky., and Linda Sue Farmer, Winchester, Ky.; three grandchildren, Sean P. Rogers, Westfield, Adam L. Rogers, Logansport, and Nathan M. Rogers, Lafayette, Tenn.; and two great-grandchildren, Alexis Rogers, Westfield, and Micah Rogers, Logansport.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond and Kenneth; and two sisters, Wilma and Maxine.
Pastor Rick Woodall will officiate. Burial, with full military rites, will follow in the Ever Rest Memorial Park, Cass County.
Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday in Fisher Funeral Chapel and one hour before the services Saturday in the church.
Contributions may be made to the Golden Agers group at Yorktown Road Church of Christ.
