Wayne County, Indiana Obituary Collection

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Ethel G. Williams
Ethel G. Williams, age 86, of Richmond, died Wednesday (December 3, 2003) at Reid Hospital. She was born in Richmond on January 10, 1917 to Nicholas and Mary Kolentus and had lived here all of her life. She was a retired employee of General Telephone and Electronics.
Survivors include: Sister – Anna Dudas of Richmond
Brother – Robert Kolentus of Indianapolis
Nephews – Stephen A. Dudas of Westport, Florida
Michael S. Dudas of Richmond
John J. Dudas of Richmond
Niece – Mary Catherine Meek of Indianapolis
Great Nieces & Great Nephews
Her parents, two brothers, John Kolentus and Nicholas Kolentus, Jr., and a sister, Mary Komlo, are also deceased.
Services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday (December 6, 2003) in Riggle – Waltermann Mortuary. Father Todd Riebe will officiate. Burial will be in Saint Andrew Cemetery. Friends may call on Saturday (December 6, 2003) from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the funeral home.

Betty Holliday Pope
Betty Holliday Pope, age 81, of Richmond, died Sunday (December 7, 2003) at Reid Hospital. She was born in Abington, Indiana on August 14, 1922 to William and Alice Woods Holliday and had lived in this area most of her life. She had worked at Hamburger King and JM Hutton Casket Company and was a retired employee of Reid Hospital where she had worked in the newborn nursery and also in material processing. She had also worked for Richmond Community Schools Food Service at Dennis Middle School. She attended First United Methodist Church. Her husband, Robert Pope, died in 1977.
Survivors include: Daughter – Rose Marie Reichter of Richmond
Son – Richard Pope of New Paris, Ohio
Brothers – William Holliday of Richmond
Cecil Holliday of Richmond
Sisters – Ella Roberts of Baltimore, Maryland
Dorothy Ancell of Baltimore, Maryland
Rita Carlin of Richmond
Janet McBride of Richmond
Norma Day of Winchester, Indiana
Grandsons – Tony (wife Kim) Pope of New Paris, Ohio
Joe Reichter II of Key West, Florida
Great Grandsons – Justin, Nathan and Ethan Pope of New Paris, Ohio
Nieces & Nephews
Two brothers, Earnest and Charles Holliday, and four sisters, Edna Davis, Juanita Wilmore, Thelma Nye and Mary Kelly are also deceased.
Services will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday (December 11, 2003) in Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary. Rev. Mark Wesler will officiate. Burial will be in Earlham Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday (December 10, 2003) from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 318 National Road West, Richmond, Indiana 47374

Erma Fontella Toney
Erma “Fontella” Toney, age 89, of Richmond, died Thursday morning (December 11, 2003) at Heritage House of Richmond. She was born in Fort Recovery, Ohio on May 16, 1914 to Simeon and Florence Andrews Bright and had lived in this area most of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of Holy Family Church. Her husband, Paul Vogelgesang, died in 1968.
Survivors include: Husband – William J. Toney (to whom she was married 25 years)
Sons – Ronnie Vogelgesang of Cambridge City, Indiana
Dannie Vogelgesang of Marion, Indiana
Daughters – Carrol Moak of Richmond
Virginia Fry of Richmond
Janice Ninde of Centerville, Indiana
Bonnie Barrett of Laurel, Indiana
Step-children – John Toney of Cambridge City, Indiana
Kay Jackson of Alabama
Joan Rose of Richmond
27 Grandchildren
41 Great Grandchildren
13 Great Great Grandchildren
Nieces & Nephews
A prayer service will be held at 9:30 am on Monday (December 15, 2003) in Riggle – Waltermann Mortuary followed by Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in Holy Family Church. Burial will be in Saint Andrew Cemetery. Friends may call on Sunday (December 14, 2003) from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Seton Schools, 240 South 6th Street, Richmond, Indiana 47374 or to the American Heart Association, Midwest Affiliate Memorials & Tributes Program, Dept. 77-3968, Chicago, Illinois 60678-3968.

Robert C. Muhl
Robert C, Muhl, age 85, of Richmond, died Tuesday (December 16, 2003) at Reid Hospital. He was born in Richmond on March 12, 1918 to Charles H. and Elizabeth Witte Muhl and had lived here all of his life. He was a retired employee of Natco and he was a member of First English Lutheran Church.
Survivors include – Wife – Betty Muhl to whom he was married 63 years
Daughters – Marilyn Kelley of Fort Wayne, Indiana
Becky Muhl of Richmond
Grandson – Chad Kelley of Fort Wayne, Indiana
4 Great Grandchildren
a sister is also deceased.
Private services will be held on Friday (December 19, 2003) in Riggle – Waltermann Mortuary. Pastor John Walker will officiate. Burial will be in Lutherania Cemetery. There will be no public calling. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity

Robert A. Brinker
Robert A. Brinker, age 86, of Richmond, died Wednesday morning (December 24, 2003) at Golden Rule – Beverly Healthcare. He was born in Richmond on August 24, 1917 to Matt and Irene Issen Brinker and had lived here all of his life. He had owned and operated Hackman-Eickemeyer Furniture Store for 37 years. He was a graduate of Morton High School and was a veteran of World War II where he served with the 80th Division. While in the Army, he served in campaigns in Northern France, Rhineland, Ardenees, and Central Eurpoe and was awarded the Bronze Star, the Presidential Unit Citation, and the Purple Heart. He was a member of Saint Mary Church, American Legion Post 65 and the 80th Division Association.
Survivors include – Wife – Mary Eickemeyer Brinker (whom he married February 12, 1943)
Daughters – Linda Matthews (husband Gary) of Indianapolis
Susan Elstro of Richmond
Son – James A. Brinker of Richmond
Brother – Fred Brinker of Richmond
Sisters – Angela Brinker of Richmond
Ruth Stearns of Richmond
Rose Morrison of Richmond
5 Grandchildren – Ann Nolte (husband Gaar) of Virginia
Scott Matthews (wife Sara) of Indianapolis
Jennifer Elstro of Indianapolis
Melissa Elstro of Richmond
Laura Elstro of Richmond
2 Great Grandchildren – John and Abby Nolte
Nieces & Nephews
A sister, Virginia Stolle, and three brothers, James, John and Paul Brinker are also deceased.
A prayer service will be held at 9:30 am on Saturday (December 27, 2003) in Riggle – Waltermann Mortuary followed by Litrugy of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in Saint Mary Church. Burial will be in Lutherania Cemetery. Friend may call on Friday (December 26, 2003) from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Seton Catholic High School, 240 S. 6th St. Richmond, IN 47374 or to the American Diabetes Association, 7363 East 21st St. Indianapolis, InN 46219, or to a favorite charity.

Karl J. Kolger
Karl J. Kolger, age 79, of Richmond, died Saturday (December 27, 2003) at his residence. He was born in Windber, Pennsylvania on January 9, 1924 to Louis and Hazel Blough Kolger and had lived in Richmond most of his life. He was a graduate of Richmond High School and of Earlham College and received his law degree from the Indiana University School of Law. He was an retired attorney and partner in the law firm of Knoll Kolger Sowers and Metzger. He was a US Army veteran of World War II and of the Korean War. He was a member of Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church and of the Indiana Bar Association and was a member and past president of the Wayne County Bar Association. He was also a member and Past Commander of Harry Ray Post 65 of the American Legion.
Survivors include: Wife – Nancy Kolger (whom he married on January 1, 1989)
Sons – Dave Kolger of Richmond
Joe Kolger of Crawfordsville, Indiana
Jon Kolger of Colleyville, Texas
Step-daughters – Tami Stevens of Richmond
Lora Routson of Richmond
Step-son – Rob Noble of Tampa, Florida
Brother – Louis Kolger of Cincinnati, Ohio
Sister – Hazel Kelly of Valparaiso, Florida
4 Grandchildren
8 Step-Grandchildren
1 Step-Great Grandchild
Nieces & Nephews
His first wife, Beverly Harris Kolger, died in 1988. A brother, William Kolger, and a sister, Elizabeth Washko, are also deceased.
Private services will be held on Wednesday (December 31, 2003) in Riggle – Waltermann Mortuary. Pastor Martin Gehring will officiate. Burial will be in Elkhorn Cemetery where military graveside services will be conducted by the Wayne County Veterans Council. There will be no public calling.

Ralph R. "Maverick" Abney
Ralph R. “Maverick” Abney, age 77, of Richmond, died Tuesday (December 9, 2003) at Reid Hospital. He was born in Covington, Kentucky on March 11, 1926 to John and Anna Robinson Abney and had lived in this area most of his life. He was a retired employee of Richmond Gear where he had worked at an inspector and as a machine operator. He was a US Army veteran of World War II where he had served with the 101st Airborne.
Survivors include: Wife – Jo Ellen Abney to whom he was married 34 years
Sons – Tim Abney of Richmond
Mark Abney of Richmond
Brothers – Howard (wife Pauline) Abney of Hamilton, Ohio
Hubert (wife Kathleen) Abney of Berea, Kentucky
Joe Abney of Berea, Kentucky
Sisters – Geneva (husband Orville) Jones of Richmond
Edna Cate of Richmond
Nieces & Nephews
A brother, Dick Abney, is also deceased.
Services will be held at 10:30 am on Friday (December 12, 2003) in Riggle – Waltermann Mortuary. Burial will be in Earlham Cemetery where military graveside services will be conducted by the Wayne County Veteran’s Council. Friends may call on Thursday (December 11, 2003) from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Abney Family in care of the funeral home.

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