Reece A. Baldwin
March 9, 1957 - July 2, 2005
Age: 48
Westport, Indiana
Date of Death: Saturday, July 2, 2005 9:16 a.m.
Place of Death: His residence
Date of Birth: March 9, 1957
Place of Birth: Greensburg, Indiana
Date of Funeral: Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at 10:30 a.m.
Place: Bass & Gasper Funeral Home
Visitation: Tuesday from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Officiating: Rev. Mike Bartlett
Final Resting Place: Westport Cemetery Parents: Edward L. and Eileen (Voiles) Baldwin
HISTORY:
Residential: He was a lifelong resident of Westport.
Education: He graduated from South Decatur High School in 1975 & was a member of the football team.
Occupation: He was employed as a meat cutter at Columbus Wal-Mart. He had worked at Napa Auto Parts at Greensburg, Columbus & North Vernon.
Organizations: He was a former member of the Westport Boy Scout Troop.
Hobbies: He was an avid IU, Pacer & Colts fan and a proud Grandfather.
married to: Regena Hawkins
Place: Westport, Indiana
Date: May 3, 1980
SURVIVORS:
Wife - Regena Baldwin - Westport, Indiana
3 Daughters - Mychelle Dwenger - Westport, Indiana
Jessi Baldwin - Westport, Indiana
Angi Baldwin - Westport, Indiana
2 Sisters - Sandra Gatewood - Westport, Indiana
Janet Redford - Westport, Indiana
1 Brother - Edward L. “Mike” Baldwin - Columbus, Indiana
2 Granddaughters - Desteni Young - Westport, Indiana
Briana Dwenger - Westport, Indiana
Preceded in death by: Parents
1 Brother - Bennie Dale Baldwin
1 Sister - Karen Baldwin
Memorial contributions may be made to the family through the funeral home.
Winston Ball
September 14, 1920 - February 16, 2005
Age: 84
Indianapolis, Indiana
Date of Death: Wednesday, February 16, 2005
Place of Death: At his residence
Date of Birth: September 14, 1920
Place of Birth: Carroll County, Kentucky
Date of Funeral: Saturday, February 19, 2005 at 11:00 a.m.
Place: Bass & Gasper Funeral Home
Visitation: Friday 4:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Officiating: Rev. David Lee and Rev. Steve Malone
Final Resting Place: Westport Cemetery with Military Graveside Services.
Parents: Collins and Nellie (Banks) Ball
History:
Residential: He moved to Decatur County in 1940, and has been a resident of Indianapolis since 2003.
Military Service: He was a Veteran having served with the US Army during WW II with the 12th Armored Division in the 714th Tank Battalion in the European Theater
Occupation: He was owner and operator with his father of Ball and Son Welding. He retired in 2003 after 57 years.
Memberships: Odd Fellow Lodge # 681 at Westport since 1947; Charter member of the Kiwanis Club of Westport; American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars # 5584 at Greensburg; 12th Armored Division Association; Westport Volunteer Fire Department from 1946 until late 1990’s. He served the department as Fire Chief and on the board of directors. Former member of the Westport United Methodist Church; Indianapolis Christ United Methodist Church
married to: Pauline Gault
Place: Laurel, Indiana
Date: January 1, 1948
SURVIVORS:
Wife - Pauline Ball - Indianapolis, Indiana
2 Daughters - Barbara (James E.) Campbell - Indianapolis, Indiana
Rita (Michael) Hornbrook - Indianapolis, Indiana
5 Grandchildren - Carissa Clark
Carrah Campbell
John Winston Campbell
Bonnie Hornbrook
Daniel Hornbrook
1 Great Granddaughter - Campbell Clark
Preceded in death by: Parents
Memorial contributions may be made to the Westport United Methodist Church or the Westport American Legion through the Bass & Gasper Funeral Home.
Bert Baltus
November 3, 1935 - June 7, 2005
Age: 69
Greensburg Indiana
Date of Death: Tuesday, June 7, 2005 at 5:10 p.m.
Place of Death: At his residence
Date of Birth: November 3, 1935
Place of Birth: Madeira, Ohio
Date of Funeral: Friday, June 10, 2005 at 10:00 a.m.
Place: Bass & Gasper Funeral Home
Visitation: Thursday from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Officiating: Rev. David A. Scaggs
Final Resting Place: Mt. Aerie Cemetery Parents: Pieter Josef and Myrtle (Wilson) Baltus
HISTORY:
Residential: Moved to Decatur County in 1943.
Education: Graduated from Sandcreek High School in 1953.
Occupation: He was the owner of Baltus Electronics, Inc. Retired from Cummins Engine Company in 1969 after 17 years of service. He had farmed until 1960.
Memberships: Mt. Aerie Baptist Church; Decatur County Amateur Radio Association; Decatur County Emergency Management Agency; He has been associated with the Letts Volunteer Fire Department for many years. He received the Ray Bentley Fire Service award from the Decatur County Fireman’s Association in 1998.
Hobbies: Fishing, gardening, “Ham” radios and spending time with his family.
married to: Frances Irene Rubbe
Place: Greensburg, Indiana
Date: September 29, 1957
SURVIVORS:
Wife - Frances I. Baltus - Greensburg, Indiana
2 Sons - Byron (Wife - Pam) Baltus - Greensburg, Indiana
Rob (Wife - Tina) Baltus - Greensburg, Indiana
3 Grandchildren - Jason (Wife - Jenn) Baltus - Greensburg, Indiana
Kirsten Baltus - Greensburg, Indiana
Clarissa Baltus - Greensburg, Indiana
1 Great Granddaughter - Addison Baltus - Greensburg, Indiana
2 Sisters - Geneva Moffat - Plant City, Florida
Alice Silvers - Evansville, Indiana
3 Brothers - Joseph Frank (Wife - Janet) Baltus - Greensburg, Indiana
William R. (Wife - Mary B.) Baltus - Columbus, Indiana
Ronald (Wife - Cyndi) Grace - Monticello, Indiana
Preceded in death by: Parents
Memorial contributions may be made to the Letts Fire Department or to the Hospice of South Central Indiana through the funeral home.
G. David Banister
June 19, 1935 - October 4, 2001
Age: 66
Columbus, Indiana
Date of Death: Thursday, October 04, 2001 at 1:37 p.m.
Place of Death: Emergency Room at Columbus Regional Hospital
Place of Birth: Marion, Indiana
Date of Funeral: Monday, October 8, 2001 at 2:00 p.m.
Visitation: Sunday from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. with a Masonic Memorial Service conducted at 6:00 pm by the Hope Masonic Lodge.
Place of Burial: Westport Cemetery Officiating: Rev. Mark Jones
Parents: O. C. “Joe” and Edna (Ammerman) Banister
History:
Residential: He was raised in Columbus, Indiana.
Occupation: He retired from the Cummins Engine Company in 1981 after 27 years of service.
Education: He graduated from Columbus High School in 1953.
Memberships: Hope Masonic Lodge # 150 F. & A.M. and the former Alert Masonic Lodge # 395 F. & A.M. Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite - Valley of Indianapolis
married to: Mary E. Crabtree
Place: Nashville, Indiana
Date: March 7, 1958
SURVIVORS:
Wife - Mary E. Banister - Columbus, Indiana
1 Son - Robert Banister - Columbus, Indiana
1 Daughter - Michelle Marsh - Greensburg, Indiana
1 Sister - Linda Craine - Monroe, Michigan
1 Brother - Jack Banister - Hanover, Indiana
1 Step Sister - Rita Begeman - Indianapolis, Indiana
8 Grandchildren
2 Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by: Parents
1 Sister: Marian Lee Banister
Mary E. Banister
May 16, 1939 - July 28, 2002
Age: 63
Columbus, Indiana
Date of Death: Sunday, July 28, 2002 at 1:23 p.m.
Place of Death: Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Columbus
Place of Birth: Nashville, Indiana
Date of Funeral: Graveside Services on Tuesday, July 30, 2002 at 2:00 p.m.
Visitation: There will be no public visitation.
Place of Burial: Westport Cemetery Parents: L. R. and Beulah (Taggert) Crabtree
History:
Residential: She was born and raised in Nashville, Indiana. She has resided in Columbus since 1958.
Education: She graduated from Nashville High School in 1957.
Memberships: Nashville Christian Church
married to: G. David Banister
Place: Nashville, Indiana
Date: March 7, 1958
He preceded her in death on October 4, 2001
SURVIVORS:
1 Son - Robert Banister - Columbus, Indiana
1 Daughter - Michelle Marsh - Greensburg, Indiana
1 Brother - Rudy Crabtree - Nashville, Indiana
8 Grandchildren
2 Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by: Parents
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bartholomew County Volunteers in Medicine or to the Bartholomew County Hospice through the Bass & Gasper Funeral Home.
