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WWW.INDYSTAR.COM B6 THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2001 Obituaries Meyer P. Potamkin, 91, was banker who built American art collection By Wolfgang Saxon THE NEW YORK TIMES Meyer P. Potamkin, a Philadelphia banker and philanthropist who assembled one of the country's finest private collections of American art. died on July 8 at his home In Philadelphia. He was 91.

Potamkin, known as Pat. and his wife. Vivian, built their collection during five decades or so. It spans 150 years of American art, with special emphasis on masters such as Georgia O'Keeffe, Red Grooms, Winslow Homer, Mary Cassatt and John Sloan. Works from the collection have been lent to exhibitions across the country and were reproduced in scholarly texts.

A showing of American Art From the Collection of Vivian and Meyer P. Potamkin in 1989 became one of the top attractions in the history of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. The Potamkins donated paintings to many museums and galleries, including the National Gallery of Art in Washington. D.C., and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York.

They had designated an Important set of works by early 20th century artists, a group known as the Eight, for the Philadelphia Museum of Art after their deaths but instead sent the set to the museum more than a year ago. "We wanted to have the pleasure of seeing these things In the museum while we were still alive," Vivian Potamkin said at the time. They made another significant gift recently to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including Edward Hicks' William Perm and his Treaty With the Indians. probably from the 1840s. Prominent as civic leaders, the Potamkins also helped living artists carry on their work.

Among their many charities was the Potamkin Foundation for Breast Cancer Research, which gave an annual award to an outstanding person in that field. WILLIAM HARRISON "POP" STRODTMAN, 87, North Port. formerly of Indianapolis, died July 14. He was a route salesman 27 years for Rath Packing, retiring in 1978. Previously, he was a route salesman for Perfection Cake, Colonial Bakery and Omar Bakery and a sales agent for Prudential Insurance.

Memorial contributions may be made to Zion United Church of Christ, of which he was a member, financial secretary and councilman. Services: 11 a.m. July 19 in Stirling-Gerber Funeral Home, with calling from 1 to 8 p.m. July 18. Entombment: Washington Park East Cemetery.

Survivors: wife Dorothy Rollings Strodtman; children Timothy Strodtman, Marilyn VanSlyke, Judith Limbach, Billie Jane Steenbergen; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. REBECCA FALLOWS SUTTON, 91, Indianapolis, died July 16. She was a homemaker and a member of St. John Episcopal Church. Services: 1 p.m.

July 18 In Stevens Mortuary Chapel of the Flowers, with calling from 11 a.m. Burial: Floral Park Cemetery. She was the widow of Arthur Sutton. Survivors: grandchildren David, Mark Sutton, Joanne Cantrell; six great-grandchildren. ROCHELLA "CHELLA" ECHOLS WALLACE, 68, Indianapolis, died July 16.

She was a janitor 25 years for Environmental Building Services Corp. She was a member of Church of the Living God PG of T. Services: 1 p.m. July 20 in Indiana Baptist Church, 4160 Millers-ville Road, with calling there from 11 a.m. Burial: New Crown Cemetery.

She was the widow of Frank Wallace. Survivors: brothers Jermiah, Curtis, Islah Echols; sisters Ella Sims, Carrie Henry. Lizzie Jackson; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a great-greatgrandchild. Williams and Bluitt Funeral Home is handling arrangements. JODIE PAUL WEBB, 34, Indianapolis, died July 15.

He was a neighborhood resource unit officer 10 years for the Indianapolis Police Department. He was a member of Central Heights Church of Christ and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 86. He was a graduate of ITT Technical Institute. Memorial contributions may be made to the Children's Education Fund, in care of the IPD Credit Union. Services: 2 p.m.

July 18 In Washington Park East Funeral Center, with calling from 11 a.m. Survivors: wife Brooke E. Doughty Webb; sons Philip Demetrius Paul, Noah K. Webb; mother Dora Webb; brothers Johnny, Jason Webb; sister Kim Hardin. FLORENCE G.

MADEN WHITE, 86, Greenwood, died July 13. She was a homemaker. Memorial services: pending. Calling: none. She was the widow of Charles L.

White. Survivors: son David E. White; two grandsons; two greatgrandchildren. Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center is handling arrangements. NELLIE A.

MORRIS ALEXION WILLIAMS, 87, Greenfield, died July 14. She was an elevator operator 25 years at Indiana Bell Telephone retiring in 1963. She was a member of Psychic Science Spiritualist Church, Emie Pyle Veterans of Foreign Wars ladies auxiliary and Elks Lodge. Graveside services: 1 p.m. July 18 In Floral Park Cemetery.

Calling: 10 a.m. to noon July 18 In G.H. Herrmann South East Street Funeral Home. She was the widow of Alex Alexion and Howard Williams. Survivors: cousins Roberf, Benjamin Bonar, Arthur Delong, Jacqueline, Edith Stuck.

MAUDIE E. QUILLIAM McNEFF, 83, New Winchester, died July 15. She was a Junior high school and senior high school teacher for Nashville, Brownsburg and Danville schools, retiring In 1984. She was a member of the Grov-eland (Ind.) chapter of Order of the Eastern Star; North Marlon Club; Hendricks County Retired Teachers; and Alpha Delta sorority. She was a graduate of Indiana State Teachers College.

Services: 2 p.m. July 19 In Whitestone Christian Church, New Winchester, of which she was a member. Calling: 4 to 8 p.m. July 18 In Baker Funeral Home, Danville. Burial: New Winchester Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church building fund, 8045 W. U.S. 36. Coatesville, Ind. 46121.

Survivors: husband William McNeff; daughters Marjorie E. Coates, Martha J. Spesard, Mary E. Hightshue; sister Norma Jean Meyers; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. LARRY EUGENE MOSBURG 60, Venice, formerly of Bargersville and Indianapolis, died July 8.

He had been a parts manager for various car dealerships in Franklin, Indianapolis, Lafayette and Venice. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Services will be in Venice. Survivors: wife Barbara Murray Harp Mosburg; children Larry Eugene Mosburg, Tamara Archambault, Kolaya Home; father and stepmother Ralph and Carolyn Mosburg; brothers Michael, Jeffery Mosburg; sister Judith Waggoner; six grandchildren. Flinn and Maguire Funeral Home, Franklin, is handling local arrangements.

MARTHA M. McCLURE NEVITT, 96, Indianapolis, died July 15. She was a receptionist 12 years for The Children's Museum, retiring in 1970. Services: July 19 at 9:30 a.m. In Feeney-Hornak Keystone Mortuary and 10 a.m.

in Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, of which she was a member. Calling: 4 to 8 p.m. July 18 in the mortuary. Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery. She was the widow of Virgil C.

Nevitt. Survivor: daughter Doris J. Nevitt. T. STEPHEN NIELANDER, 62, Indianapolis, formerly of Kokomo, died July 14.

A 1963 graduate of General Motors Institute, he worked 33 years for Allison Gas Turbine Division of General Motors retiring In 1992 as an Industrial engineer. Services: 11 a.m. July 19 in Speedway United Methodist Church, of which he was a member. Calling: 4 to 8 p.m. July 18 in Flanner Buchanan Speedway Mortuary.

Entombment: Washington Park North Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the church. Survivors: wife Linda Carol Davis Nielander; children Greg, Brian Nielander, Mary Hargis; brothers David, Phil Nielander two grandchildren. ERIKA I. VEIT O'DAY, 76.

Indianapolis, died July 14. She was an insurance underwriter for American States Insurance retiring In 1983. Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Visiting Nurses Association. Memorial services: 10 a.m. July 18 in Christ Church Cathedral, with calling there from 9:30 a.m.

Survivors: children Norbert Dolores S. Wie-land; sisters Irmgard Mull, Liselotte Vogt, Elfriede Sedlmayr; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Jordan-Gray Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ALBERT J. PINKERTON, 72.

Zions-ville, died July 15. He worked In the photo fact division for Howard Sams Publishing retiring in 1990. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Zionsville American Legion Post. Services: 11 a.m. July 19 in Zionsville United Methodist Church, with calling there from 4 to 8 p.m.

July 18. Burial: Crown Hill Cemetery. Survivors: wife Hedi Heining Pinkerton; sisters Edie Allen, Marie Han-Ion. Flanner Buchanan Zionsville Mortuary is handling arrangements. JULIA RATZMAN, 2-month-old daughter of Dr.

David and Cheryl Ratz-man, Indianapolis, died July 16. Memorial contributions may be made to Congregation Beth-El Zedeck. Graveside services: 2 p.m. July 17 In Beth-El Zedeck Cemetery North. Other survivors: twin brother Adam Ratzman; sister Emma Ratzman.

Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Meridian Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements. JUANITA FOSTER STERLING, 60, Indianapolis, died July 15. She worked five years in the photo department of the Meijer store in Avon. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Graveside services: 2 p.m.

July 18 in Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson. Calling: none. She was the widow of Thomas Sterling. Survivors: son Thomas "Butch" Sterling II; mother Maxlne Barker; brothers Jim, Dan Barker; sisters Rosetta Fritz, Diane Ka-nell; two grandchildren. Family Funeral Care is handling arrangements.

ESTHER ANNA RUSCHHAUPT ASK-REN, 102, Indianapolis, died July 14. She had been a piano and organ teacher at the Indianapolis School of Music. She was a charter member and past president of the Indianapolis Piano Teachers Association and a member of the National Association of Music Teachers. She was a graduate of the Metropolitan School of Music. Services: 10:30 a.m.

July 19 in Old Bethel United Methodist Church, of which she was a member and to which memorial contributions may be made. Calling: 4 to 8 p.m. July 18 in Hendryx Mortuaries, East Washington Street Chapel, and from 10 a.m. July 19 in the church. Burial: New Palestine (Ind.) Cemetery.

She was the widow of Edward V. Askren. Survivors: nine great-nieces; a great-nephew. LILLYON HEINY BAKER, 95, Fortville, died July 15. She was a homemaker.

She was a member of Fortville Christian Chinch. Services: 2 p.m. July 18 in Ronald L. Seals Funeral Home, Fortville, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. July 17.

Burial: Gravel Lawn Cemetery, Fortville. Memorial contributions may be made to the family for mission services, in care of the funeral home. She was the widow of Claude L. Baker. Survivors: daughters Georgina, Kay Beyers; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; eight great-step-grandchildren: 15 great-great-grandchildren; seven great-great-stepgrand-children; a great-great-great-step-grandchild.

GEORGE E. BELL, 77. Greenwood, died July 14. He was a self-employed electrician 25 years, retiring in 1986. He was an Army veteran of World War II.

He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Memorial contributions may be made to the Happy Survivors Group in care of Mt. Zion General Baptist Church, of which he was a member. Graveside services: private. Calling: none.

Burial: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Greenwood. Survivors: wife Beatrice Jekel Bell; children Richard Bell, Nancy Lively, Connie McCain; stepsons Joseph, Randell Edward Jekel; several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Little Sons Funeral Home, Beech Grove, is handling arrangements. PHYLLIS L.

BYRNES BURTON, 54, Martinsville, died July 14. She was a welder for Mallinckrodt. Previously, she worked for Stewart-Wamer Corp. and Nic-Pak. Mooresville.

Services: 11 a.m. July 20 in Costin Funeral Chapel, Martinsville, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. July 19. Burial: Nebo Memorial Park, Martinsville. Survivors: husband Fran-kie E.

"Doc" Burton: sons Michael Brian D. Burton; brothers Max. the Rev. Donald. Raymond, James, Ernie, LeRoy.

the Rev. Lawrence, Tom Byrnes; sisters Jean Hinshaw, Dory Stokes, Hazel Irene Wellenstein; two grandchildren. MARJORIE ALICE KLOTZ COKINOS, 67. Cicero, died July 14. She was a registered nurse for Indiana University Medical Center, retiring in 1988.

A 1955 graduate of Methodist Hospital School of Nursing, she also had been a registered nurse there for several years and at St. Vincent Hospital. Memorial contributions may be made to the activity center at Robin Run Health Center. Services: private. Calling: none.

Survivors: children Vicki J. Wright. Christopher A. Cokinos; brothers George Kenneth E. Klotz; sister Elinor A.

Cokinos; two grandchildren. Hartley Funeral Homes, Cicero Chapel, is handling arrangements. JESSE J. "SHORT MAN" CRONEY 59, Indianapolis, died July 16. He was a cement finisher for Foster Cement.

Previously, he was an iron worker and a landscapes He was a member of International Association of Bridge, Structural Ornamental Ironworkers. Mr. Croney was a member and deacon of Second Samuel Missionary Baptist Church. Services: 1 p.m. July 18 in Williams and Bluitt Funeral Home, with calling from 11 a.m.

Burial: Crown Hill Cemetery. Survivors: children Jesse James Kim Minika Croney, Wayne Williams; brothers George Richard C. Croney, Duane Wilcoxson; sisters Ruby A. Richardson, Shirley Gibson; nine grandchildren. JUDITH P.

CROSS-HENLEY, 74, Indianapolis, died July 16. She was a member of the Society of Friends Church. Carthage. Calling and services: none. Survivors: two nieces and a nephew.

Cremation Society of Indiana is handling arrangements. ELIJAH ALEXANDER DITCHLEY, 3- month-old son of Rachael Dilchley and John Silva, Greenwood, died July 15. Services: 7 p.m. July 18 in G.H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home, with calling from 5 p.m.

Other survivors: grandparents Evelyn Ditchley, Bill Harrell John R. Ditchley, Penny DeWeese, Mary Silva; great-grandparents Dale and Marilyn Fields, Bud and Thelma Ditchley, Bonnie Harrell. STEPHEN L. FOSTER, 47. Indianapolis, died July 14.

He had been a carpenter 10 years for United Brotherhood of Carpenters Joiners of America Local 60. He was a member of the American Society of Composers. Authors and Publishers. Services: private. Calling: 4 to 8 p.m.

July 18 in Matthews Mortuary. Brownsburg. parents Walter and Kitty Sue Strickler Foster; companion Kelly Hughes Brown; stepson Jacob Brown; sister Laura Foster Giannini; brothers Lew, Alan Foster. EDNA B. EASTRIDGE, 77, Indianapolis, died July 14.

A 1968 graduate of the Indiana University School of Nursing, she was a registered nurse 32 years for Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center, retiring in 1983 as head nurse. She was a member of the American Business Women's Association and a life member of the IU Alumni Association. Memorial contributions may be made to the children's burn unit at Riley Hospital for Children. Services: 11 a.m. July 18 in Conkle Funeral Home, Speedway Chapel, with calling from 6 to 9 p.m.

July 17. Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery, Frankfort. Survivors: nephew Stephen Eastridge; cousins Arlene Schaflenberger, Fred Ker-ner, Carol Toth. RONALD W. FOX, 63, Greenwood, died July 15.

Before retiring, he was a truck driver 33 years for Yellow Freight Truck Lines. He was an Army veteran and served 12 years in the Indiana National Guard. Mr. Fox was a member of Greenwood Masonic Lodge, Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 390 and York Rite. Services: 10 a.m.

July 18 in Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service Crematory, Greenwood Chapel, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. July 17. Burial: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Greenwood. Survivors: wife Patricia Crouch Fox; sons Ronald Scott A.

Fox; mother Frances L. Friend Fox; sister Mabel Emberton; brother Bill Fox; three grandchildren. ROBERT E. FRANKLIN 40, Avon, died July 14. He was a self-employed carpenter and owner of Franklin Framing for 20 years.

Services: 1 p.m. July 19 in Jordan-Gray Funeral Home, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. July 18. Burial: Floral Park Cemetery. Survivors: daughters Shawna Tawny M.

Franklin; companion Leigh Wohl-schlaeger; parents Robert E. and Margaret Rady Franklin; brothers Bryan Herbert L. "Sonny" Franklin; grandparents Harry and Ruby Poynter Rady; a grandson. ROBERT W. GAMMON, 72, Indianapolis, died July 15.

He was a systems analyst 16 years for Rexnord retiring in 1993. He then continued to work as a self-employed consultant. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the Philatelist Club and Indianapolis Museum of Art. Services: 7 p.m.

July 19 in Flanner Buchanan Speedway Mortuary, with calling from 4 p.m. Inurnment: Charter Oaks Cemetery, Kirkland, 111. He was the widower of Marialyce Shyrock Gammon. Survivors: wife Ramona Dellacca Gammon; son Jeffrey L. Gammon; three grandchildren; a greatgrandchild.

MARY "DENA" CHANEY GILLETTE, 60. Mooresville, N.C.. formerly of Car-mel, died July 15. She was a teacher for Iredell-Statesville Schools. She was a member of Alpha Chi, Kappa Delta Pi and Gamma Beta Phi sororities.

She was a 1993 graduate of Appalachian State University Reich College of Education. Services: 6 p.m. July 22 in First Baptist Church, Mooresville, N.C., with calling afterward. Burial: pending in Bald Knob, Ark. Memorial contributions may be made to the church, 150 S.

Church Mooresville, N.C. 28115. Survivors: Dick Gillette; daughter Robin Appleby; stepdaughters Kimberly Moser, Wendy Burke; a stepson; sisters Lura Gorman, Ann Chaney; nine grandchildren. Calvin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, N.C, is handling arrangements. JOHN B.

GOFF, 79. Moreland, Ky formerly of Indianapolis, died July 13. He had been a railroad worker before retirement. Mr. Goff was an Army veteran of World War II.

He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Scottish Rite and North Park Masonic Lodge. Services were July 16 in W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home, Hustonville, Ky. Burial: Hustonville Cemetery. He was the widower of Virginia K.

Goode Goff. Survivors: wife Dorothy Baker Goff; children John Scott Goff, Jewell Dean Loper; six grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren. JOHN W. "BILL" GREEN, 81, Brazil, died July 14. He worked in auto body repair and auto painting in Indianapolis and Brazil before retiring in 1984 from Hughes Auto Sales.

He was an Army veteran of World War II. Services: 11 a.m. July 19 in Lawson Slack Funeral Home. Brazil, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. July 18.

Burial: Owen Cemetery. He was the widower of Doris Bond Green. Survivors: children Johna Lumsdom, Stephanie Peterson, Ellen, Wesley Green: sisters Madge Richardson, Mary Troth; brothers Wayne, Charles Green; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. JACK E. HENDRICKS, 73, Chesterfield, died July 15.

He did work for Hopewell Sheltered Workshop. Services: 2:30 p.m. July 18 in Harry W. Moore Castleton Chapel, with calling from 2 p.m. Burial: private.

R. ELLIOTT JOSE, 71, Holland, formerly of Indianapolis, died July 14. Before retiring, he worked for McCauley Office Supply. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Services: Aug.

4 in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Holland. Calling: none. Memorial contributions may be made to the church, 3390 112th Holland, Mich. Survivors: wife Joan Bayly Jose; children Jill Kindler, Sue Be-langer, Sally Mariuz, Andrew Jose; brother Victor Jose; eight grandchild ren; three great-grandchildren. Dykstra Funeral Home, Northwood Chapel, Holland, is handling arrangements.

MARION COUNTY Askren, Esther Ruschhaupt, 102 Croney, Jesse J. 59 Cross-Henley, Judith 74 Eastridge, Edna 77 Foster, Stephen 47 Gammon, Robert 72 Kesler, Patricia, 49 McCarty, Donald Patrick, 40 Nevitt, Martha M. McClure, 96 Nielander, T. Stephen, 62 O'Day, Erika 76 Ftatzman, Julia, 2 months Sterling, Juanita Foster, 60 Sutton, Rebecca Fallows, 91 Wallace, Rochella Echols, 68 Webb, Jodie Paul, 34 BOONE COUNTY Pinkerton, Albert 72 HAMILTON COUNTY Cokinos, Marjorie Klotz, 67 HANCOCK COUNTY Baker, Lillyon Heiny, 95 Williams, Nellie Morris, 87 HENDRICKS COUNTY Franklin, Robert E. 40 McNeff, Maudie E.

Quilliam, 83 JOHNSON COUNTY Bell, George 77 Fox, Ronald 63 Ditchley, Elijah Alexander, 3 months Modglin, Pollyanna Fox, 73 White, Florence G. Maden, 86 MADISON COUNTY Hendricks, Jack 73 Marsh, Freda Mae Lennen, 70 Williamson, Carolyn Crosley, 63 MORGAN COUNTY Burton, Phyllis L. Byrnes, 54 FORMER RESIDENTS Gillette, Mary Chaney, 60 Goff, John 79 Green, John 81 Jose, R. Elliott, 71 Leslie, Irene Lucille, 74 Lines, Keith 44 Mosburg, Larry Eugene 60 Strodtman, William Harrison, 87 Wilson, Mary Beth Thomas, 55 July 17, 2001 PATRICIA KESLER, 49, Indianapolis, died July 16. She was a medical assistant five years at Camp Atterbury.

Graveside services: 1 p.m. July 18 in New Crown Cemetery. Calling: noon to 1 p.m. July 18 in Flanner Buchanan Morris Street Mortuary. Survivors: sons Joseph, Shawn, Fred Kesler; sisters La Rea Kesler, Sandra Mitchell; three grandchildren.

IRENE LUCILLE LESLIE, 74, Modesto, formerly of Indianapolis, died July 14. She was a homemaker. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice, Modesto, Calif. Services: private at Allen Mortuary, Turlock, Calif. Calling: none.

Burial: private. Survivors: children Glenn R. Leslie, Cheryle Clark; brothers Robert, Ronald, Jimmy Banks; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. KEITH E. LINES, 44, Hudson, Fla formerly of Indianapolis, died July 11.

He was the owner of Automazing Sales and Services. Services: 11 a.m. July 18 in Marcum-Troxell Community Funeral Home, New Castle with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. July 17. Burial: Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Muncie.

Survivors: wife Rhonda Gates Lines; children Joseph, Karen, Ryan Lines; stepchildren Derick, Danyel, Dustin, Dakota Simpson; brother Mark Lines; sisters Sherry Huffman, Dianne Hea-ley, Rita Rhodes; grandmother Marguerite "Peggy" Thompson; stepfather Thomas L. O'Dell. FREDA MAE LENNEN MARSH, 70. Chesterfield, died July 14. She was a homemaker and a member of the Anderson (Ind.) Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity. Services: 10 a.m. July 19 in Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home, Anderson, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. July 18. Burial: Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery.

She was the widow of Kenneth Howard Marsh. Survivors: children Arlea Jo McDaniel, Kenneth Leon, Kirk Marsh; sister Virginia Carey; brother Leroy Lennen; five grandchildren; a great-grandchild. DONALD PATRICK McCARTY, 40, Indianapolis, died July 10. He was an Army veteran. Memorial contributions may be made to the Marion County Mental Health Association.

Services: private. Calling: none. Survivors: parents Robert and Joye McCarty; brothers Jason McCarty, Robin, Steven Alexander, Mike Patrick: sisters Sherry Patrick, Gail McCarty, Nancy Farr, Michelle Alexander. Family Funeral Care is handling arrangements. POLLYANNA FOX MODGLIN, 73, Nineveh, died July 15.

She was the office manager 15 years for Wells Flowers and Gifts, retiring in 1993. She was a 4-H Club leader. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Services and calling: none. Survivors: husband Bennie J.

Modglin; children Mit Padgett, Chris Perry, Melanie Roth, Belinda Cripe; stepdaughters Josie Owens, Laverne K. "Pete" Lucas, Rhonda Long; three brothers; a sister; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Alpha Funeral Service is handling arrangements. FUNERAL HOME AND FAMILY CHANGES ELSIE JEAN ROGERS McCLAIN: A sister, Janice Ross, was omitted from the obituary Julv 14. GERALD L.

"JERRY" FISH: He was not a member of United Auto Workers Local 18. He was a member of the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators. The membership information In the obituary July 16 was incorrect. CHARLES A. MORGAN: A son, Randy Morgan, was omitted from the obituary July 15.

CAROLYN ANN CROSLEY WILLIAMSON, 63, Anderson, died July 15. She was a homemaker and a wallpaper hanger and had worked for the WalL-paper House, Anderson. Memorial con; tributions may be made to St. John's Hospice. Anderson.

Services: 10 a.m.. July 19 in Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service, Anderson, with calling from 2 to 4 p.m. July 18. Burial: Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors: husband Jack Williamson; children Kim Johnson, Scott Williamson; sisters Marilyn Dashler, Debbie Johnson; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

MARY BETH THOMAS WILSON, 55. Payne, Ohio, formerly of Indianapolis, died July 15. She had worked for the Payne Library. Memorial contributions may be made to Paulding Area Visiting Hospice, 705 W. Wayne Paulding, Ohio 45879.

Graveside services: 3 p.m. July 19 in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Greenwood. Calling: after 4 p.m. July 17 in Slade Funeral Home, Payne. Survivors: husband John H.

Wilson; children John R. Mantle, John H. Wilson, Debra S. Scalf, Rebecca S. Gentry; sister Paula McDaniel; six grandchildren.

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Jacob A. Grau, 5241 N. New Jersey Jamie M. Harnson, Cicero. John C.

Halloran, 2601 Fox Harbour Drive; Amber R. Stanley. Greencastle Brian C. Hoagland, 3555 S. Meadow Drive, Megan Folzenlogel, 7122 Kensington Dnve.

Sean M. Hubbard and Kimberly D. Rosa, both of Greenwood, SC. Tracy James and Mildred E. Richards, both of 3850 N.

Emerson Ave. James E. Johnson II and Joannie Buell. both of 1129 Pleasant St. Chnstopher Kahl and Francina K.

Mambo. both of 4122 Mathews Ave. Shannon C. Kootz and Tammy L. Welsh, both of 3119 Carson Ave.

Chnstopher McDowell and Helen Nielsen, both of 209 W. Slop 11 Road. Carlos A. Mena and Tammi J. Nevarez.

both of 3030 English Ave. Alfredo Mercado II and Ann M. Herzberg, both of 7156 Kensington Drive. James R. Meyer Jr.

and Angelic A. George, both of 5525 Wagon Wheel Trail. Eric S. Morgan and Erica C. Scanland, 6227 Long River Lane.

Jasen L. Mosley and Sherrice M. Garnett, both of 2726 N. Caroline Ave. Michael B.

Myers and Ashley A. Thompson, both of 336 Bangor Drive Edward A Negovetich Jr. and Aimee J. Clark both ol 719 62nd St. Vincent Pnce Jr.

and Patricia L. Claywell, both of 3071 Colby Lane. Anthony Quarels. 4355 N. Norwaldo Ave Manama Sow, 5249 Crestview Ave.

John Remetta and Stephani Johnes. both of 4570 Kathi Dnve. David L. Robertson, 3036 Breakwater Dnve; Angela A Cooley, 2121 Dowitch Court. Corwin Rogers.

4126 Hollow Circle Drive; Diane Rodenberg. 2430 Spring Hill Court. James C. Sadler, 1224 N. Park Joanna R.

Richards Las Vegas. Brandon E. Schaler. Evansville; Jenny L. Bourguin, 5441 Washington Blvd.

Gregory J. Schiller, Oswego, Leslie M. Mallory Hamilton, Ohio. Steven J. Segerstrom and Teresa L.

Humphreys both of 6258 Glenhaven Court. James E. Soderberg, Fishers; Rachel E. Karnes, 8665 Alge- ciras Drive. Larry E.

Stidd and Dana L. Jones, both of 3528 Fredricks- -burg Dnve. Daniel A Swartz Lafayette; Carol L. Boring, 506 Winter-hawk Dnve. Kevin A Swarz and Kelsey J.

Horner, both of 5330 Calde Way. Michael V. Terry and Tina N. Newell, both of 6314 Brooklme Drive. Michael L.

Thompson 1236 W. 36th St: Jennifer A Mackey, 3316 N. Capitol Ave. Miles C. Wendell and Stacey M.

Bowling, both of 12467 Firethorn Dnve. Arthur E. Whaley and Sarah J. Smith, both of 1139 E. 91st John 0.

Ziglar Sr. and Brenda L. Robinson, both ot Baltimore, DIVORCE LAWSUITS FILED Baker. Wilbert, and Janice Baker Beedie, Nicholas, and Patricia Beedie Brown. Max and Debra A.

Brown Dachenhausen, Joan, and Ruben F. Villatoro Daws. Richard and Patricia L. Davis Eadens, Thomas P. Jr and Lisa Eadens Ekoma, James and Nicole N.

Booker Forth, Denise L. and John Forth Garrett. Tony and Kelli A. Garrett wore, iwannew and Gail b. Glore Hammond.

Erastus, and Ruthie I. Hammond Holman. Richard C. Jr and Laurie L. Holman Lee, Robert and Liesbeth C.

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Pickett Roberts, Terri, and Ralph Roberts Ward, Michael and Peggy Ward Winkle. Matthew and Angela Winkle Wise, Samuel G. and Gina Vise For the BIRTHS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL EAST Boys CASTILLO. Belinda, DeARMOND, Jimmie and Leah; PERNELL, Candice. Girts FRANCO, Nicholas and Sandra; HAWKINS, Jonathon and Rochelle: JONES, Tori; MANUBAY, Chris and Wendy; NAGEL, Donald and Nicole; STEELE, Russell and Kelley.

COMMUNITY HOSPITAL NORTH Boys BONAR. Richard and Theresa, BONILLA, Maria; HANKINS. Felicia; DENGMANIVANH. Viraboune and Michelle; KAY. Joshua and Cheri; STORER, Nick and Come Girls HUNTER.

Robert and Nikki: LOCKE. Jason and Patricia; RETTERER. Brett and Tiffany; RODRIGUEZ. Isidoro and Quenia: WOLFE, Brad and Kern. Twins boy and girt LARSON, Scott and Courtney.

COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SOUTH Boys CONNERS, Thomas and Lisa; PONZO, Lisa. METHODIST HOSPITAL Boys BOLTON, Terena; BUMP, Amanda; BUTLER, Brooke; ELLIS, Jason and Kori; FREEMAN, Mindy: HEINDRICKS, Jeff and Deborah; LEE, Lakisha; LYNCH, Scott and Donna; ROUSE, Nichole; SCHOUTEN, Christina; SHOWECKER, Shawna; WITTLER, Brian and Michelle. Girts BAKER, Erica: BICKEL, Michael and Melissa; BROWN, Nashimbe; BRYANT, James and Courtney; CHUPP, Terry and Deborah: GREGORY, Jacqueline; KINNETT, Bnen and Kristy; LOUIS, Herve and Tania; MARTIN, Pauline; NEWLIN, Brian and Jennifer. PLUNKETT, Tim and FISHER-PLUNKETT, Faith; ROBERTS, Larry and Kim; RODRIGUEZ, Patao. and VASQUEZ, Esmeralda, SCHUBERT, Dale and Knstina; WILSON, Maggie.

ST. VINCENT HOSPITAL Boys GRZESKOWIAK. Chnstopher Sr. and Melissa; HENDERSON, Michael and Sheri; HINES, Joseph and Michelle; HULETT, Stephanie: JENNINGS, Antonio and Helen; MALONE, Melissa; O'MALLEY Timothy and Helen; PARRISH. William II, and GASKINS, Michelle; PLATT.

David and Alberta; SALYERS, Philip and Michelle; SANFORD, Rosezalynn; TOLEOS, Steven and Brandy; WHEELER, Jeffrey and Holly, Girls BAUGHMAN, Keith and Susanne; BECK, Peter and Molly; BLACKWELL, Kraig and Julie; CONN, Randall and Jennifer; ECHEVERRIA, Patrick and Valerie; FALLON, Daniel and Susan; FARLEY, John and Jennifer, HARRISON, Brandon and Sara; HEIDINGSFELDER, Brie; HOLLAND, Jennifer; JAMISON, Elhshiona; LEE, James and Counney; PITTSLEY. Steven and Donna; THOMAS, Alisha; WANDREI, Jarrett and Heather. WISHARD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Boys AGUILAR. Fetatas: FLORES. Eleazar and Oralia; FUTRELL, Catherine; HAYES.

Monique, ROBERTS. Naomi; SCOTT, Antoinette; SHANE, Alison, SMITH, Deeda: SWEDISH. Moniqueka. Girls CONTRERAS. Maria; CRAFTON.

Kimberly; DEPP, David and Lenore; FISCHER. Reneissa; PARROTT, Simone; RADFORD. Derek and Kierre; WISLEY, Autumn; YOUNG. Teresa. WOMEN'S HOSPITAL OF INDIANAPOLIS Boys ANDREWS, Zachary and Laura; CUNNINGHAM, Jacob and Tonya; FOREMAN, Dewayne and Tameka; HURWITZ, Steven and Lainie; JOHNSON, Brian and Lisa; KELLER, Philip and Amanda.

Girls CLAUSS, John and Kimberty; MORRIS, Timothy and Mary; MORRISEY, Michael and Kns; PUGH, Douglas and Angela. MARRIAGE LICENSES Bright Alawuru, Manassas, Bridget T. Washington, 2128 Foxhill Drive Louay Alkhatib and Michelle R. Melton, both of Chicago. Dax Bastian and Maryam B.

All, both ot 531 Broken Bow Trail. James J. Bell and Anne E. Olson, both of 5520 Rosslyn Ave. Jonathan A Bowen and Stacy A.

Jordan, both of 6303 Kings Canyon Dnve Andre D. Carson. 2530 N. Park Mariama M. Shaeed, 3213 Dogwood Circle, Randall D.

Cloe and Kane A. Thomas, both of 5125 N. College Ave. Robert Coleman, 3829 Forest Grove Drive; Robin R. Marks, 3306 N.

Hovey St. Joseph D. Endsley and Karen L. Cargal, both of Pompano Beach, Fla. Robert L.

Estes Jr. and Andrea N. Craver, both of 1302 N. Emerson Ave. James A.

Ewig and Susan Maersch. both of Austin, INDIANA DEATHS Deaths reported from outside the Indianapolis area: Bedford Barbara L. McKinney Smith. 74, widow of John Smith Sr. (Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home).

Columbia barrel Marlman, 56 (Vernon Jewell-Nick Rittman Funeral Home). Connerswille Blanche Van Natta Parker. 85. wile of The Rev. John Parker; Dorothy A.

Perkins, 71 (Urban-Winkler Funeral Home). Florence Harold Eugene "Shorty" Moornead, 87. husband of Cecilia Broerman Moorhead (Haskell Morrison Funeral Home. Vevay). Frankfort Amanda G.

DePay Sutton, 75 (Goodwin Funeral Home). French Lick Esther Merrll Gilbert, 97, widow of Colgate Gilbert (Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home). Hammond Marietta Andrews Potesta. 78, widow of Ralph Potesta (Bocken Funeral Home). Madison Mildred H.

Martin Brown Hamblin, 90. widow of Wallace Brown and Isom Hamblin (Vail-Holt Funeral Home). Mitchell Paul L. "Churn" Carter, 79. husband of Lena Johnson Carter (Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home.

Bedford). North Vernon Ralph Murrell, 74, husband of Lena Mae Gibson Murrell (Pickett Funeral Home). Paoli Joyce F. Wells Patton, 78. widow of Joseph "Everett" Patton (McAdams Mortuary).

Peru Don Craig. 70. husband of Phyllis Goodall Craig (Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Service). Richmond Juanita Robinson Shaver, 71. widow of Jerry Boaz Shaver (Stegall-Berheide-Orr Funeral Home); Darrell A.

Hancock. 59 (Doan Mills Funeral Home). Roanoke Ronald Ellis Powers, 63, husband of Sandra Thomas Powers (Deal-Robbms Van Gilder Funeral Home). Salem M. Elizabeth Adams, 94 (Dawalt Funeral Homes).

Swltz City M. Kathryn Daubenspeck Frey, 85, widow ol Willard Frey (Welch Cornett Funeral Home, Linton). Versailles Georgia Marie Wainscott McDole, 59, wife ot James R. McDole Sr. (Bovard Funeral Home)..

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