Born: 5/24/1909
Died: 7/13/2003
Services will be held at: 1 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2003 at Fisher-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home, Monticello, with Rev. Chris Dodson officiating.
Visitation times are: From 11 a.m. Thursday, July 17th until the time of services at 1 p.m.
Mildred Louise Booher Cox, 94, died at 8:55 p.m. on July 13, 2003, at the Twin Lakes Village Nursing Home. She was born on May 24, 1909 in Tippecanoe County, to Joseph and Carrie Wettschurack Booher. She married Asher B. Cox on May 24, 1942, in Montmorenci. He was a civil engineer and developed and built Cox’s Beachwood Addition on Lake Shafer. He precedes her in death. She attended Round Grove Grade School and Montmorenci High School. She was a graduate of Ball State Teacher’s College. She taught Elementary School for over 40 years at Round Grove, Montmorenci, Idaville, Buffalo, and Monticello. She operated the first Bed and Breakfast on Lake Shafer, starting in 1942. She was a welcome wagon hostess for Gulf Lakes Estate Park in Bradenton, Fla. She was a member of Monticello Christian Church. She was in the Indiana Retired Teacher Association. She enjoyed attending the graduations of former students. She loved gardening and traveling. She and her husband traveled to many foreign countries, including a trip around the world in 1972. They wintered for many years in Bradenton, Fla. Survivors include a brother, Ralph J. Booher, of West Lafayette; a sister, Dorothy M. Lucas, of Bradenton, Fla.; 10 nieces and nephews; 22 great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Earl R. Booher. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursday, July 17, 2003, at Fisher-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home. Services will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, July 17, 2003, at the funeral home, with Rev. Chris Dodson officiating. Interment will be at Pond Grove Cemetery, in Otterbein. Although she did not have Alzheimers Disease, she preferred memorials be made to the Mutsy Mission to benefit Alzheimer Patients.
Geneva Agnes Griest
Born: 4/18/1914
Died: 7/27/2003
Services will be held at: 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 1, 2003, in Bethlehem U.M. Church, Twelve Mile, with Rev. Teri White and Rev. Michael Goodspeed officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem U.M. Cemetery.
Visitation times are: 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 31, 2003, in Fisher Funeral Chapel, Logansport, and one hour prior to the services Friday at the church.
Geneva A. Griest, 89, formerly of Twelve Mile, died at 8:10 p.m. Sunday, July 27, 2003, in Logansport Memorial Hospital. Born April 18, 1914, in Deer Creek Township, Cass County, she was the third child of eleven born to Otto and Clara Estella Plank Hinkle. A 1932 graduate of Onward High School, she was married in Bethlehem Township, Cass County, to Harold Alvin Griest on May 16, 1941. He preceded in death June 15, 1977. She was a member of the Bethlehem United Methodist Church where she had served in many offices and taught Sunday School for several years. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women and had been an officer for many years. A very active member of the Order of Eastern Star since 1944, she was a member of the Royal Center Chapter No. 375. She had served the former Twelve Mile Chapter as Worthy Matron four times and when that Chapter closed, she became active in the Fulton Chapter. She also served as the Grand Representative of the Delaware Grand Chapter in Indiana from 1993 to 1995. As she was growing up, she learned not only how to garden, cook, wash, iron and take care of younger siblings, but also how to drive the horses to help with the farming. As a teenager, she was hired out to neighbors to help do housework and to help mothers take care of new babies. Before her marriage, she had been employed by several families as a live-in housekeeper in both Cass County and Indianapolis. She had also worked at Kresge Dime Store in downtown Logansport. She was a stay-at-home mom while her children were young and had worked as a cook at Chase Center and Memorial Hospital for about ten years prior to her retirement in 1976. She was a recipient of the Pharos Tribune's Good Neighbor Award in 1991. This was a recognition of all the things she had done all of her life as she always put others ahead of herself, be it family, friends, neighbors, or anyone she knew was in need of something. A resident of Twelve Mile for more than 60 years, she was known as the "Biscuit Lady" for her terrific biscuits at the Community Breakfasts. She thoroughly enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening and canning, and then sharing the goodies with many of her friends and neighbors. Many of the Twelve Mile community looked forward to the gooseberry pies that she would furnish for the suppers at the church and the Christmas holiday season was never quite complete without the dozens and dozens of cookies that she made to be given away. Her main hobby was quilting and she normally was working on at least one quilt at home besides quilting with a group once a week. A stroke in April 2002 paralyzed her left side and she was unable to quilt after that. Her goal, until the time of her death, was to get enough use of her left arm and hand to be able to quilt again, as well as to make pies and biscuits. The stroke may have hindered her physically, but thankfully, it did not affect her mind. She would surprise many of her visitors by giving details of incidents that most people had forgotten. She continued to be concerned about her family and friends. Many times she would say that they needed to "take care of themselves." She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, and friend to all and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Marvin and Lois Griest, Logansport, and Larry and Marquita Griest, Indianapolis; two daughters and one son-in-law, Doris and Eldon Byers, Logansport, and Hilda Griest, Fort Wayne; two grandsons and one granddaughter-in-law, Roger and Sandra Knebel of Royal Center, and Robert Knebel of Wilmington, North Carolina; two granddaughters and two grandsons-in-law, Susan and Eric Von Tobel, Royal Center, and Cynthia and Scott Voegele of Oakland, California; six great-grandchildren, Austin Knebel, Chandra Mullins, Madison Von Tobel, Malori Von Tobel, Miles Von Tobel, and Lauren Voegele; one great-great-granddaughter, Bria Rae Mullins; three brothers and five sisters-in-law, Kenneth & Donnabelle Hinkle of Lucerne, Everett & Patricia Hinkle of Logansport, Keith and Carole Hinkle of Logansport, Phyllis Hinkle of Logansport, and Mary Griest of Lyons, Colorado; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three brothers, Harold Hinkle, Arthur Eugene Hinkle and Ray Hinkle; four sisters, Leona Patterson, Esteline Keplar, Donna Bell Harvey and Nancy Kunkle; one son-in-law, Arnold Knebel; and one daughter-in-law, Patricia Griest. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethlehem United Methodist Church, the Worthy Grand Matron's Project of the Indiana Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star or to a favorite charity.
Larry D. Wontor
Born: 6/19/1955
Died: 7/9/2003
Services will be held at: Services will be held at a later date. Fisher-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home, Monticello, is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation times are: none
Larry D. Wontor, 48, 6853N. Chalmers Ct., died at 2:38 p.m. on July 9, 2003, at White County Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 19, 1955, in Hammond to Louis and Joann Filas Wontor. He graduated from Washington High School in Chicago, Ill. He married Lenore Tillman on August 5, 1974, in Chicago, Ill. She survives. He was employed as a hearing aid salesman for Miracle Ear. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion, and the Mohawks in Hammond. Other survivors include mother, Joann Wontor, of Hammond; a son, Larry Wontor, of Lafayette; a daughter, Genny (Matt) Gorbaty, of Oklahoma; sisters Becky (Tom) Schroeder, of Valparaiso, and Beth (Noel) Steen, of South Dakota. Services will be at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Fisher-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home.
Loyd F. Hunt
Born: 7/14/1934
Died: 7/19/2003
Services will be held at: 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2003, in Fisher Funeral Chapel, Logansport with celebrant Carla Barker officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Visitation times are: From noon until the time of services. Eagle Memorial Services will be conducted.
Loyd F. Hunt, 69, Logansport, died at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 2003, in the Heart Center of Indiana, Indianapolis. Born July 14, 1934, in Kokomo, he was the son of Monroe and Nevada Berry Hunt. He was married to Anna Mae Hellyer, who survives. Mr. Hunt was a retired laborer who had worked at the Paper Shed in Lafayette. He attended the Riverview Wesleyan Church. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge No. 323. Surviving with his wife are three step-sons, Dale McGraw, Elkhart, Eddie Schoenradt, Colorado, and John Hellyer, Florida; two step-daughters, Ellen Snay, Logansport, and Ida Mae Ulery, Elkhart; thirteen step-grandchildren; and several brothers and sisters. He was preceded in death by one step-daughter, Margaret Ann McGraw, one brother and one sister. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Naomi J. Flora
Born: 9/17/1900
Died: 7/21/2003
Services will be held at: A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2003 at 1:00 PM at Fisher-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home. Burial will be held at Maple Lawn Cemetery in Flora, Indiana
Visitation times are: A Visitation will be held, Thursday, July 24, 2003 from 11 AM to 1 PM at Fisher-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home.
Mrs. Flora graduated from Flora High School in 1918. She spent one year at Robert Long Hospital in Indianapolis, where she studied Nursing. She lived in Monticello since 1935 after moving from Flora. She worked at Cripe and Bell Department Store, and then became a Homemaker shortly after her marriage to Floyd. She was a member of Monticello Christian Church and belonged to Love of the CWF. Memorials may be made to Monticello Christian Church. Survivors include: Son, Keith (Annas) Flora of Brookston, Daughter: Janice (Dickwin) Armstrong of Tavares, FL, Brother: Robert (Josephine) Voigt of Junction City. 4 Grandchildren, 3 Great Grandchildren, 3 Step Grandchildren, 3 Step Great Granchildren. Preceded in Death by Brother, Fred Voigt, Father Fred J. Voigt, Mother Ida Voigt and Husband Floyd R. Flora.
Thomas Wayne Anderson
Born: 3/17/1925
Died: 7/8/2003
Services will be held at: Funeral will be held on Friday, July 11, 2003 at 2:00 PM with Dr. James Elliott officiating.
Visitation times are: Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2003 from 4-8PM at Fisher-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home. An Eagle Service will be held at 7:00 PM.
He graduated from Burnettsville High School in 1943. He was in the U.S. Army. He drove an oil truck for Farm Bureau Coop and Shell Oil Company for 30 years. He attended Sitka Baptist Church in Monticello. He was an active member of the Eagles, where he enjoyed helping with Bingo. He enjoyed driving int he Country. Memorial Donations may be made to the Eagles Lodge in Monticello. Survivors include:Wife, Vera M. Anderson, Son: Steve Anderson, Daughter: Connie Crawley, Step Daughter: Judy Elliott, Brother: Dudley Gerald Anderson. 6 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Shirley A. Ulery
Born: 7/12/1946
Died: 7/11/2003
Services will be held at: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2003, in Fisher Funeral Chapel, Logansport, with Rev. Horace Smith officiating. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery.
Visitation times are: 4-8 p.m. Monday, July 14, 2003, in Fisher Funeral Chapel.
Shirley A. Ulery, 56, Logansport, died at 4:35 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2003, in Logansport Memorial Hospital. Born July 12, 1946, in Cass County, she was the daughter of Richard E. and Rosella Bean Ulery. Her mother survives in Logansport. A homemaker, Shirley had previously worked at T.M. Morris. She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary. Her hobbies included mushroom hunting, crocheting, and horseback riding. She collected chickens and loved the outdoors. Surviving are one son, Charles Russell Mullett, Logansport; five brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald & Mary Ulery, Logansport, Ronald & Carol Ulery, Rochester, Larry Jay & Mary Ulery, Peru, Richard & Clara Ulery, Rochester, and Robert & Laura Ulery, Logansport; one sister, Betty Evans, Logansport; one grandson, Charles Randall (Dewey) Mullett, Logansport; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her companion, Charles W. Mullett and one brother-in-law, Robert Evans. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society "Relay for Life."
Edward F. Pifer
Born: 5/14/1926
Died: 7/9/2003
Services will be held at: 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 14, 2003, in Fisher Funeral Chapel with Rev. Buddy Holder officiating. Burial, with military rites, will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Visitation times are: From noon until the time of services in Fisher Funeral Chapel, Logansport.
Edward F. Pifer, 77, Logansport, died at 6:25 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2003, in Logansport Memorial Hospital. Born May 14, 1926, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, he was the son of Ernest W. and Ethel May Everts Pifer. On April 29, 1974, he was married to Rosalea J. Hile, who survives. During WWII, Mr. Pifer served his country in the United States Navy. He was a retired carnival worker and had also worked part-time with Emmaus Mission Center. He was a member of the Bethel Temple and also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Rosemary Eller, Kalamazoo, Michigan; one stepdaughter, Pennie Marie Sivits, Logansport; three step-sons, Herbert Hildebrand, Lonnie E. Hildebrand, and Jeff Hildebrand, all of Logansport; ten grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
