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MNIBrd SP 1 06-25-2014 Obits A 6 2224 6A Wednesday, June 25, 2014 www.thestarpress.com OBI 1 UARIto Jessie L. Welch, 76 HARTFORD CITY An Angel on Earth has made her way to Heaven, Jessie L. Welch, 76, passed away at Frank M. Hurst 85 MUNCIE Frank Melvin Hurst 85, of Muncie, died Monday evening, June 23, 2014 at Golden Living Center Kenneth (Kenny) L. Fair, 64 INDIANAPOLIS Kenneth "Kenny" L.

Fair, 64, passed away Sunday morning, June 22, 2014 at the Indiana Uni- i 1VA i A i t- Clyde Lewis Dawson, 85 MUNCIE Clyde Lewis Dawson, 85, passed away Friday evening, June 13, 2014 at Signature Health Care of Muncie. He was born August 10, 1928 in Fort Wayne, the son of James William and Hazel E. (Trop) Dawson. Clyde graduated from Fort Wayne Central High School and served a short time in the U.S. Air Force.

He married Hester Max-ine Youse on October 7, Facial damage leads to repair Woman had radiation hole in cheek 1950 and they moved to Delaware County in 1973. Clyde worked over fifty years in the food business, having started in a corner grocery store in Fort Wayne. He was a thirty- six year veteran of Marsh Supermarkets, retiring the first time in No vember of 1994 and then again in November of I 1995. His early career was I spent mostly in retail meat departments in Indiana and Ohio, until 1955, when he and three others began operating the Zeimmer Packing Co. in Harlan, IN.

He joined Marsh in 1959 and managed meat departments in Indiana and Ohio, until he was promoted to store manager in February of 1964. Clyde held several corporate management positions including: Cash Auditor, Director of Research and Development, Director of Front End Systems Training and Information, Director of Special Projects and Trade Relations, Director of International Development and Vice President of International Development. In 1974, he directed Marsh's engineering test of the world's first UPC scanning system. He was a recognized expert of the Universal Product Code and for years was sought after for his views on information utilization and equipment installation. Clyde worked in India over a nineteen month period and was responsible for assisting and directing the opening of a modern supermarket chain that took place in 1993 in New Delhi.

In conjunction with the store's opening, a distribution center and corporate office was also place in operation. Clyde was a board member of the Indiana Retail Grocer's Association, serving as regional Vice Chairman and chairman of various other committees. In 1979, the IRGA bestowed the title "Ambassador at Large" for the retail grocers of Indiana, only the second time the award was given in the history of the Association. He was also a member of the Task Force of the Midwest Grocer's Trade Show, having served continuously for seventeen years. He was Trade Show Chairman in 1979 and had served as chairman of all committees at one time or another.

In 1986, while a drought was taking place in the southeastern U.S., he recruited and organized a group of volunteers (The Hoosier Hay Haulers) to locate and deliver hay to those in need. Later Lt. Governor John Mutz appointed him Honorary Commissioner of Agriculture for Indiana for his and the other volunteer's efforts. In July of 1987 Marsh was presented a Presidential Citation for its support of the Hoosier Hay Haulers. Clyde accepted the Citation on behalf of Marsh at a ceremony held at the White House.

Cornell University had presented him with two honor awards for his participation in the Food Business Home Study Courses. Clyde has served in various capacities in support of the Boy Scouts of America on both local and regional levels. He chaired the first "Scouting for Food" program in Indiana. His volunteer work has included The Red Cross, Junior Achievement and The United Way. He also served as Underwriter Chairman for the WIPB (PBS) Telesale and served two years as Senior Vice Chairman of Marion County Youth Partners 2000 Job Net (a summer placement program for under privileged youths).

Clyde was a member of Gethsemane United Methodist Church, where he served as a volunteer; Fort Wayne Home Lodge, A.M.; Fort Wayne Chapter, R.A.M.; Fort Wayne Council S.M.; and Fort Wayne Commandery, K.T. Survivors include one son, Clyde Dawson, II (wife, Beth); and several nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of sixty-three years, Hester Maxine Dawson on May 19, 2014; five brothers and two sisters. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 1201 W. McGalliard Road, with Reverend Vickie Perkins officiating.

A masonic service will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the church. Friends are invited to share in a celebration of Clyde's life. Memorial contributions may be directed to Animal Rescue Fund (ARF), 1209 Riggin Rd, Muncie, IN 47303. The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at in Muncie. He was born June 13, 1929 in Eaton, IN, and was the son: of the late Ora Robert and Lillian C. (Smith) Hurst. Frank was a great inspiration to others, and loved to share God's word with them. He was always there when needed, and brought joy to others.

Frank enjoyed fishing, playing games with his family, and Barber Shop Quartet Music. He worked as a sales supervisor in the bakery business for thirty-eight years. Frank was a member of University Christian Church of Muncie. Frank is survived by his loving wife, Bertha Imogene (Harney) Hurst of Muncie; four son's, Robert G. (Deborah) of Muncie, Frank M.

Jr. of Muncie, Martin D. (Annette) of NSB, FL, and Allen L. (Kim) of Muncie; three daughters, Zelopha Surgener of Muncie, Debra Jean (Rick) Raines of Dunkirk, and Beth (Fred) Myrick of Muncie; nineteen grandchildren, thirty-eight great-grandchildren, and twelve-great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four brothers, Paul Martin Ora and Fred A.

Hurst. Funeral services for Frank will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Garden View Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Huddleston officiating. Burial will be in Gardens of Memory Cemetery. Family and friends may call from 5-8 p.m.

Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions maybe made to Magic City Music Men or James Criss Music with envelopes provided at the funeral home. The family would like to thank Dr. Suer, Dr. Graham, the nursing staff at Golden Living Center, and Ball Memorial Hospital.

Online condolences may be made at www.gardenview-funeralhome.com. Kathryn L. Franklin, 98 SHELBYVILLE Kathryn L. Franklin, 98, of Shelbyville, a former resident of Muncie, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2014 at Major Hospital in aneiDyvme. She was born March 8, 1916, to Burley and Amy (Holder) Jordan, in Flat Rock.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Dale Mitchell (1944) and Herb Franklin (2003); sister, Prudence; and her daughter, Phyllis. Kathryn is survived by her children, Gayle Owens, Ron Mitchell and John Franklin and their families which include thirteen grandchildren; thirty-three great-grandchildren; and ten great-greatgrandchildren. She retired from Indiana Bell Telephone Company in 1971 after twenty-two years of service. Kathryn cherished her precious family and dear friends and enjoyed bridge and watching the Colts and Pacer ballgames. She was a member of and formerly attended College Avenue United Methodist Church in Muncie.

A celebration of her life will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 27, 2014 at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m.

to 2:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice of charity. Online condolences may be shared with the family at Velma D.

Jennings, 80 MUNCIE Velma D. Jennings, 80, passed away Tuesday morning, June 24, 2014. Graveside services are 3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Upchurch Cemetery, Pall-mall, TN. Calling is 2-3 p.m.

Saturday at the cemetery. Endia Bowden, 97 MUNCIE Endia Bowden, 97, died early Tuesday morning, June 24, 2014 at Woodland's Health Care. Arrangements are pending at Garden View Funeral Home. 5:20 a.m. Monday, June 23, 2014 at I.U.

Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born in I Montpelier, on December 22, 1937 to Paul Rogers and Minnie (Malott) Rogers. Both her parents precede her in death as does her stepmother that raised her, Agnus Rogers. Jessie married Richard O. Welch on January 16, 1958.

She was a member of St. John's the Evangelist Catholic Church. She was a very kind and generous woman and loved taking care of her grandchildren. She liked BINGO, rummage sales and liked to dance to the music. She loved flowers especially her rose bushes and her dogs.

Jessie retired from Overhead Door. She will be sadly missed by her daughters, Veronica J. (husband, Dennis) Clinger of Ohio, Mary Ann Corvin of Goshen, Tina Marie Skinner of Hartford City, Bobbie J. Willett of Hartford City; sons, Richard Paul Welch of Hartford City, Frederick "Freddie" C. (wife, Sherry) Welch of Hartford City; nineteen grandchildren; several greatgrandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Richard "Dick" (wife, Kay) Rogers of Portland, Clyde "Buster" F.

(wife, Barbara) Rogers of Pennville; sisters, Barbara Rogers of Las Vegas, Rosemary (husband, Lanny) Robertson of Muncie, Mae Pursley of Hartford City, Marjorie Gadbury of Muncie; several nieces and nephews. She is precedes in death by her parents, Paul, Minnie and Agnus; son, Worden "Willie" E. Welch; daughters, Ida Mae Alborg and Amy June Welch. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 27, 2014 at St.

John's the Evangelist Catholic Church, 209 S. Spring St. Hartford City with Father Sean Pogue officiating Burial will follow at Hartford City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Keplinger Funeral Home, 509 N. High St. Hartford City. Memorials may be made to Donor's Choice. Online condolences may be sent www.keplinglingerfu-neralhome.com.

Ruby F. Updike, 93 REDKEY Ruby F. Updike, 93, of Warsaw, IN, formerly of Redkey, IN, passed away at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 23, 2014 while in the company of family rf, memDers at Miller's Merry Manor Warsaw, IN. Ruby was born in Dunkirk, IN on March 18, 1921, a daughter of the late Edna (Pettyjohn) and Emmett Wise.

She was a member of Main Street UMC Redkey, IN and Gamma Nu Sorority. Ruby worked as a packer at Kerr Glass Armstrong Cork Dunkirk. She was the widow of Dwight E. Updike. Ruby is survived by a daughter, Linda wife of David Sommers, of Warsaw, IN; two sons, Ronnie, husband of LaDonna Hinshaw of Saratoga, IN; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a sister; brother, Charles, wife of Judy Wise of Florida She is preceded in death by son, DeVerl Updike; son, Kieth Hinshaw; sister, Violet Vorel, husband, Dwight E.

Updike. Funeral services are 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Mortuaries, Redkey Chapel, with Pastor Randy Davis officiating. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

at MJS Mortuaries Redkey Chapel. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory Muncie, IN. William T. Larry Ringo, 2 MUNCIE William Taketo Larry Ringo, 2, died unexpectedly Sunday, June 22, 2014 at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Garden View Funeral Home, www.gardenviewfune-ralhome.com.

Regina M. Jarrett, 97 UNION CITY, OH Regina M. Jarrett, 97, passed away Monday, June 23, 2014. Graveside services are 2:00 p.m. Friday at Fountain Park Cemetery, Winchester.

Calling is p.m. Friday at Reichard Funeral Home Inc. cm 1SI Hospital fol- lowing a mtjj UI1C1 LLL11CSS. He was born on April 16, 1950 in Muncie. 111V, JJLL JL Lester E.

and Vera Mae (Logan) Fair. Mr. Fair is a 1968 graduate of Muncie Central High School. He had been an assistant manager for McDonalds Restaurant in Muncie and a co-manager for McDonalds Restaurant in Monti-cello, Indiana. Most recently, he had been employed for over twenty years with the Burlington Coat Factory Outlet Store in Indianapolis, serving in the loading dock and distribution of store merchandise depts.

Kenneth was known to be a very caring person and would go out of his way to help anyone. Mr. Fair was a hard worker and very devoted to his job. He received a certificate for wonderful dependable service to the company after fifteen years of service. Kenneth had collected coins at one time as well.

Survivors include his three sisters, Lillie Hammel and Janet Calvert (husband, Robert both of Muncie and Diane Faussett, Indianapolis; one brother, Jerry Fair (wife, Edwina), Muncie; several nieces and nephews; several friends through work which were like family to him. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother-in-law, Ron Hammel. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 27, 2014 at the Parson Mortuary with Pastor Robert Fair officiating. Burial will follow at the Tom-linson Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army 1015 N. Wheeling, Muncie, Indiana 47302; to be used for their food pantry. Online condolences may be made to the family in care of www.parsonmortuary.com. Ernest (Dean) Cross, 67 MUNCIE Ernest "Dean" Cross, 67, went to be with our Lord May 31, 2014. He was born April 17, 1947, in Greenville, Ohio, the son of Carl Dean and Henrietta Speigle Cross, and at-tended schools in Ohio and Indiana.

Mr. Cross was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was formerly employed as a machinist at Anchor Glass, then Ball Glass, and retired from St. Gobain.

Dean was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and served the Lord by singing in the choir, working in the soup kitchen at the Morning Star Church, and many years on the Mexico Mission trips with the church. He enjoyed playing tennis, biking, and loved to travel. Surviving are his wife, Marci A. Hatfield Cross; three daughters, Deana Thompson, Jeana Cross and MeChele Back; two step-sons, Shane Pequignot, (wife, Amanda), and Sean Pequignot, (wife, Ju-lita); eight grandchildren, Kyle, Cody, Deven, Chloe, Taylor, Levi, Sofia and Juliana; his great-grandchild, Jay-den; two brothers, Michael Cross, (wife, Agnes), and Rusty Cross, (wife, Susie); his sister, Carmen Noonan; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Ricky Cross.

Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2801 W. Riverside, Muncie, 47304, with Dr. Gary R. Cox officiating.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the church. Memorials may be sent to the American Heart Association and the Westminster Presbyterian Church Mexico Mission. Parson Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to www.parsonmortu-ary.com. Memoriams To place a memoriam for your loved one, call The Star Press Classified Department at (765) 213-5777 or toll-free 1-800-883-0730, Monday thru Friday, to 5 p.m. By Bruce Schreiner Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. A Kentucky medical team has painstakingly repaired the disfiguring injuries to a woman's face, caused by radiation treatments for a cancer she never had, that made her an outcast in a former Soviet republic. Lessya Kotelev-skaya was recovering Tuesday after the 16-hour surgery the day before at University of Louisville Hospital.

Her surgeon, Dr. Jarrod Little, said the procedure to reconstruct her jawbone and cheek went according to plan. "Lessya cannot wait to get back to her normal life," her cousin, Oleg Sennik, told reporters. The 30-year-old's life spiraled into tragedy when she was diagnosed with terminal jaw cancer at age 19 in Kazakhstan after she was accidentally elbowed in the face at a basketball game and her jaw became swollen. The damage from radiation treatments made it difficult to eat and talk.

Sennik spent years searching for his younger cousin, and when he found her she was a mere 79 pounds and living in the shadows of life in Kazakhstan, where the Ukrainian native had lived since childhood. By the time she found out the cancer diagnosis was wrong, she had lost her husband and their clothing boutique. She scraped by for years with odd jobs at night so people wouldn't see her. At one point, she lived in the utility room of a car wash. "She was rejected everywhere she went before," her cousin said.

Sennik brought Ko-televskaya and her young son to live with him last year in Louisville, where they found medical care to turn around her life. The surgery included removing a leg bone that was formed into a new jawbone, with the skin becoming the new inside covering of her mouth. "It couldn't have gone any better," said Little, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon with University of Louisville Physicians. Before the procedure, Kotelevskaya could barely open her mouth and had to patch the hole in her right cheek to keep food and drink from seeping out. Now, she'll be able to open her jaw without a problem, Little said.

Kotelevskaya was not incurring expenses for the care. The surgery was described as a $l-million-plus procedure by a UofL Physicians spokeswoman. "She came with no money," said Little, who donated his time. "She didn't have anything. With this devastating problem her insurance status at that point is irrelevant to me.

She needs help, and we can help her." Kotelevskaya is expected to remain hospitalized for two to three weeks, Little said. She will likely need "touch up" procedures and can receive dental implants in six months. www.meeksmortuary.com. Sharon J. Wojcik, 83 MUNCIE Sharon J.

Butler Wojcik, 83, passed away on January 4, 2014 at Eaton County Health Rehabilitation Center in Charlotte, Michigan. Sharon was born on November 26, 1930 in Muncie, Indiana, the oldest of three daughters raised by Harry and Helen (Keesling) Butler. She worked for and retired from Georgia Pacific. She also enjoyed several years working for the Delaware County Children's Home. She enjoyed knitting and bowling, and loved boating and fishing.

Survivors include her daughter, Cindy Wojcik, and a niece, Cheryl Reed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Wojcik; her sisters, Betty Rose and Lois Butler, and her parents. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Elm Ridge Memorial Park. The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.meeksmortuary.com. OBITUARY POLICY The Star Press does not charge for standard obituaries, notices of pending funerals, or notices of services. An extended obituary is available for a charge. The Star Press reserves the right to republish all obituaries. Obituaries and photographs submitted to The Star Press may be published, distributed, repurposed and otherwise used in print, electronic and other media platforms.

Deadline for placing Obituaries for next day publication is 4:00 p.m. For information on placing an obituary please contact Amanda Reinke, 765-213-5776 Mary Madonna Hall, 81 HARTFORD CITY Mary Madonna Hall, 81, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014. Services are 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 27, 2014 at Waters Funeral Home, Hartford City. Calling is 11:00 a.m.

to 1:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Chester Wayne, 72 ANDERSON Chester Wayne, 72, passed away Friday, June 13, 2014. Services are 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Gholar Gholar Funeral Services.

Calling is 10-11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Gloria (Jean) Cain, 73 UPLAND Gloria "Jean" Cain, 73, passed away Sunday morning, June 22, 2014. Graveside services are 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 28, 2014 at Jefferson Cemetery, Upland.

www.jones-smithfuneral-home.com. Von E. Brown WARREN Von E. Brown passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at Heritage Pointe, Warren, IN. Arrangements are pending at the Glancy H.

Brown Son Funeral Home, Warren, IN. SERVICES TODAY BOWERS, Rosemary (McLeland), 2 p.m., Ballard Sons Funeral Home, Middletown. DAVIS, Suzanna "Susie" Mary, 2 p.m., Dove-Sharp Rudicel Funeral Home, North Vernon. MORGAN, Melvin, 11 a.m., Baird-Freeman Funeral Home, Portland. SCAIFE, Mattie Mae (Scott), 12 p.m., Antioch Baptist Church.

STEVENS, Timothy Allen, 1 p.m., Parson Mortuary. WEST, Sharon 2 p.m., Elm Ridge Funeral Home. THURSDAY HURST, Frank Melvin 1 p.m.. Garden View Funeral Home. MGGINNIS, Phillip Wayne, 11 a.m., Full Gospel Temple.

ROMINE, Daisy 2 p.m., Baird-Freeman Funeral Home, Portland. UPDIKE, Ruby 1 p.m., MJS Mortuaries, Redkey Chapel. WAYNE, Chester, 11 a.m., Gholar Gholar Funeral Service. WINNINGHAM -CLARK, Betty Jean, 1 p.m., Parson Mortuary..