Holly Ann Bruns
Age: 52
Westport, Indiana
Holly Ann Bruns, Age: 52, of Westport, formerly from Millhousen, Indiana, died Friday, October 31, 2008 as a result of a bicycle-car collision.
She was born on December 19, 1955 in Greensburg, Indiana. She was the daughter of Dale Edward and Teresa Caroline (Wickens) Bruns.
Survivors include her:
Mother - Teresa C. (Wickens) Bruns - Millhousen, Indiana
2 Sisters - Dr. Donna (Jerry) Bruns-Stockrahm - Rollag, Minnesota
Teresa “Tess” (John) Bruns-Boldrey - Columbus, Indiana
4 Brothers - Dr. Dale Anthony (Christina) Bruns - Dallas, Pennsylvania
Thomas Joseph Bruns - Batesville, Indiana
James Alfred (Christine) Bruns - Batesville, Indiana
Timothy Dale (Karen) Bruns - Batesville, Indiana
14 Nieces and Nephews
She was preceded in death by her father, Dale Edward Bruns, on July 27, 2007.
She attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School at Millhousen from 1962 to 1970. She attended the Immaculate Conception Academy (ICA) at Oldenburg, Indiana (currently named Oldenburg Academy) from 1970 to 1974. Holly finished ICA with 1 Athletic Letter in 3 sports. While at ICA, she was also a coach, official, and Coordinator for the Academy’s Intramural Programs. She attended Marian College in Indianapolis, (a continuation of her education by The Sisters of St. Francis) from 1974 to 1978 with a major in Biology and a minor in Physical Education along with a teaching degree. She lettered in volleyball and basketball for 4 years while at Marian. She had taught at South Decatur High School since 1978. She taught Physical Education, Health, Science and Biology.
She coached for 17 years at South Decatur in volleyball, basketball and softball. She was selected Conference Volleyball Coach of the Year 7 times as her teams won nine sectional titles. Her numerous awards in coaching and athletics are to numerous to mention individually. She was All American in Summer Softball, but most memorably, she was honored by ICA’s “Ammann - Brinkmoeller Award”. This award is in memory of 2 legendary contributors to ICA’s Women’s athletics, Pat Brinkmoeller and Sister Mary Ammann. The award signifies someone who has not only demonstrated dedication to the academy’s sports program and their development, but also to the growth of students to compete. Holly was active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and activities at The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Millhousen. She was an avid softball player and bicyclist, participating in competitive bicycle races for many years an avid recreational bicyclist in recent years. She has won numerous awards and medals in competitive bike racing including winning the White River Races. Holly also was very active in The Red Setter Field Trial Club with her father, Dale E. Bruns, where she competed with Red Setter Field Trial Dogs. Holly will be missed. Her love of family, church and sports was legendary. She has touched the lives of innumerable students either through teaching or coaching.
A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, November 7, 2008 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Millhousen.
Officiating will be Father Rob Hankee.
Burial will follow at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery.
A Rosary will be prayed by the family at 3:30 p.m.
Public visitation will take place on Thursday from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the South Decatur High School Gymnasium.
Bass & Gasper Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Holly Bruns Memorial Scholarship for South Decatur Students & Immaculate Conception Academy (aka Oldenburg Academy) Students or to The Immaculate Conceptions Catholic Church at Millhousen through the Bass & Gasper Funeral Home.
Henry Milton Bryant
January 5, 1923 - February 8, 2002
Age: 79
Greensburg, Indiana
Date of Death: Friday, February 08, 2002 at 12:30 p.m.
Place of Death: Heritage House Nursing Home at Shelbyville
Place of Birth: Columbia, Kentucky
Date of Funeral: Monday, February 11, 2002 at 1:00 p.m.
Visitation: Sunday from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Place of Burial: Westport Cemetery with military graveside services
Officiating: Rev. Jon Beck and Rev. Bryan Trotter
Parents: Henry Logan and Nancy Gertrude (Cravens) Bryant
History:
Residential: He was born and raised in Kentucky. He had been an Indiana resident since 1955. He was a former Westport resident.
Occupation: He was owner and operator of Bryant & Fisher Concrete Contracting.
Military Service: He had served with the US Army during WWII.
Memberships: He was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church at North Vernon. He was a former member and Deacon at the Burney Baptist Church
married to: Stella P. Curry
Place: Louisville, Kentucky
Date: September 29, 1942
SURVIVORS:
Wife - Stella P. Bryant - Greensburg, Indiana
1 Son - M. Brad Bryant - Columbus, Indiana
4 Daughters - Linda Fisher - Elizabethtown, Indiana
Shirley Howlett - Louisville, Kentucky
Elissa Keppel - Shelbyville, Indiana
Sandra Lee Westerfeld - Greensburg, Indiana
3 Sisters - Magdalene Montgomery - Campbellsville, Kentucky
Louise Corbin - Campbellsville, Kentucky
Alene Kinney - Campbellsville, Kentucky
1 Brother - Floyd L. Bryant - Campbellsville, Kentucky
8 Grandchildren
2 Step Grandchildren
9 Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by: Parents
1 Brother: Gilbert L. Bryant
1 Grandson: David Burch
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of South Central Indiana through the Bass & Gasper Funeral Home.
Martha S. Bryant
November 4, 1910 - June 20, 2001
Age: 90
Longmont, Colorado
Date of Death: Wednesday, June 20, 2001 at 11:30 p.m.
Place of Death: Life Care Center of Longmont, Colorado
Place of Birth: Westport, Indiana
Date of Funeral: Monday, June 25, 2001 at 10:00 a.m.
Visitation: Sunday from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m.
Place of Burial: Westport Cemetery Parents: Homer & May (Burrough) Simmons
Residential: Born & Raised at Westport. Lived in Florida from 1942 until 1983.
Former resident of Route 3, North Vernon.
History:
Occupation: Retired from Woolworth's Department Store
Memberships : Member of the Westport Baptist Church
Education: Attended the Westport High School
1st Marriage to: Clarence G. McKinney
2nd Marriage to: Clayton Knight - He preceded her in death in 1954
3rd Marriage to: Charlie Bryant - He preceded her in death in 1983
SURVIVORS:
2 Sons - Stanfill McKinney - Youngstown, Florida
Francis McKinney - Longmont, Colorado
1 Daughter - Jemi Ruth Waters - New Port, Tennessee
7 Grandchildren
11 Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by: Parents
2 Sons: James McKinney
Ernest Gene McKinney
2 Sisters: Ida Elizabeth Simmons
Elsie Kelley
5 Brothers: Harmon Simmons
George Simmons
Marion Simmons
Edward Simmons
John Simmons
Memorial contributions may be made to the New Bethel United Methodist Church through the Bass & Gasper Funeral Home.
Cameron Jacob Buchanan
October 11, 2005
Stillborn
Westport, Indiana
Date of Death: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at 9:45 p.m.
Place of Death: St. Vincent Women’s Hospital at Indianapolis
Date of Funeral: Private Services for the family will be held on Sunday, October 16, 2005.
Bass & Gasper Funeral Home at Westport are in charge of the arrangements.
Parents: Christopher Alan and Emelie Rose (Weil) Buchanan
SURVIVORS:
Parents - Christopher & Emelie Rose Buchanan - Westport, Indiana
1 Sister - Kelsey Buchanan - Westport, Indiana
Maternal Grandparents - Robert & Marilyn Weil - Milan, Indiana
Maternal Grandparents - Don & Brenda Forsythe - Lebanon, Tennessee
Maternal Grandmother -- Barbara Smith - Miami, Florida
Paternal Grandparents - Gerald & Carol Sue Buchanan - Westport, Indiana
Memorial contributions may be made to the Make a Wish Foundation through the funeral home.
Mary Lou Elliott Bueché
May 28, 1929 - September 15, 2005
Age: 76
Greensburg, Indiana
Date of Death: Thursday, September 15, 2005 at 1:25 a.m.
Place of Death: Morning Breeze Healthcare Center at Greensburg
Date of Birth: May 28, 1929
Place of Birth: Greenwood, Indiana
Date of Funeral: Sunday, September 18, 2005 at 2:00 p.m.
Place: Bass & Gasper Funeral Home
Visitation: Saturday from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Officiating: Pastor Rand Hooten
Final Resting Place: Mt. Aerie Cemetery Parents: Marshall I. and Edna (Erton) Taylor
HISTORY:
Residential: She was born and raised in Greenwood.
Education: She graduated from Sandcreek High School.
Memberships: Member of the Burney Baptist Church. Member of and past
Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star at Milford.
Hobbies: She was an avid shuffleboard player and was in the National and
the Florida Shuffleboard Hall of Fame.
1st Marriage to: Dale B. Elliott
Place: Corbin, Kentucky
Date: June 15, 1947
He preceded her in death on March 15, 1989.
2nd Marriage to: Richard M. Bueché
Place: Port Charlotte, Florida
Date: March 1, 1992
SURVIVORS:
Husband - Richard M. Bueché - Hendersonville, North Carolina
2 Sons - John Marshall Elliott - Greensburg, Indiana
Charles Dale Elliott - Westport, Indiana
1 Sister - Susan Owens - Westport, Indiana
1 Brother - John R. Taylor - Westport, Indiana
5 Grandchildren
4 Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by: Parents
Brother: Leroy Taylor
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Decatur County through the funeral home.
Chester D. Burton
November 12, 1943 - June 13, 2006
Age: 62
Greensburg, Indiana
Date of Death: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at 5:45 p.m.
Place of Death: Hospice Inpatient Facility at Columbus
Date of Birth: November 12, 1943
Place of Birth: Bethlehem, Indiana
Date of Funeral: Saturday, June 17, 2006 at 10:00 a.m.
Place: Bass & Gasper Funeral Home
Visitation: Friday from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Final Resting Place: Westport Cemetery with Military Graveside Rites
Parents: Glen E. and Leona Mae (Singer) Burton
HISTORY:
Residential: Westport resident for the majority of his life.
Education: Graduated from St. Paul High School in 1962.
Military Service: He was a Veteran of the US Army having served during the Vietnam Era.
Occupation: Worked at NTN-BCA for 26 years.
Memberships: Westport Baptist Church
Hobbies: Fishing, Hunting and Working on Small Motors
married to: Marilyn Reed
Place: Westport, Indiana
Date: January 11, 1969
SURVIVORS:
Wife - Marilyn Burton - Westport, Indiana
2 Daughters - Roxanna (Bart) Metz - Greensburg, Indiana
Merri (Bill) Fox - Columbus, Indiana
2 Sons - Doug Burton - Greensburg, Indiana
Mike (Connie) Hempstead - Greensburg, Indiana
1 Sister - Frances “Midge” Wilson - Greensburg, Indiana
4 Brothers - Don Burton - Greensburg, Indiana
Mark “Butch” Burton - Greensburg, Indiana
Terry Burton - Millhousen, Indiana
Danny Quiles - Iowa City, Iowa
17 Grandchildren
9 Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by: Parents
Brother - John Burton
Daughter - Deborah Hempstead
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of South Central Indiana through the Bass and Gasper Funeral Home.
