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A32 FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2009 ist THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR INDYSTAR.COM Obituaries Janet M. Bressert 67, Versailles, passed away August 19, 2009. Services: 10:30 am, Aug. 22, at Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home, Versailles with visitation there from 5 8 pm, Aug. 21.

Burial: Grandview Memorial Gardens. To our readers Hie Indianapolis Star publishes basic and personalized obituaries for residents of Indiana, allowing families to commemorate their loved ones. The listing can be basic including the deceased's name, age, city of residence, and visitation details or it can be more personalized including a picture or emblem. A local funeral home can provide information including costs of obituary listings. Obituaries are coordinated by The Indianapolis Star's INDIANA DEATHS FRIDAY August 21, 2009 MARION COUNTY Alexander, Marion 94 Bellamy, Delores 74 Collins, Richard 81 Davis, Gregory 58 Gregory, Robert, 31 Hanner, Steven 60 Pope, Mary 85 Scott, Christine 59 Siegrist, Mary 69 Smith, Thomas, 70 Storms, Charles 88 Strong, William 66 Wells, 101 Wenstrom, Melinda, 65 Williams, Isabel, 65 Young, Johnetta, 95 BOONE COUNTY Goodwin, Ruby 62 HAMILTON COUNTY Cronin, John 65 Mundy, Bessie 92 HANCOCK COUNTY Garrity, Donna 92 Simms, Joseph 82 HENDRICKS COUNTY Berte, Helen 82 Shook, Raymond 60 Smith, Floyd 86 Thompson, Chet 23 MADISON COUNTY Walker, Thomas 84 MORGAN COUNTY Irvine, John 87 Nelson, Steven 58 Schmidt, Joseph 73 OTHER COUNTIES Bressert, Janet 67 Porter, Lawrence 92 Porter, Norman 89 Sarver, Donald 48 Taylor, Harold 86 FORMER RESIDENTS Graphman, Ellen 86 Rev.

Norman L. Porter 89, Frankfort, died Aug. 14, 2009. He retired as a United Methodist minister after 42 years with the New England Conference. Rev.

Porter held degrees from Taylor, Colby and Boston universities and was involved in many civic organizations. Memberships included the Preachers Aid Society. He was a two-time past master of the Masonic Lodge, where he was a 50-year member. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Pulsifer Norman; two daughters, Winona Adams (husband Rick) and Elaine Witherbee (husband Gary); two brothers, Maurice Porter and Glendon Porter; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, August 23rd at Amanda Reid Memorial Chapel at Wesley Manor Retirement Community, with calling from 11:30 a.m.

to 1 p.m. in Harmony Hall at Wesley Manor. Online condolences to: www.gendafuneralhome.com Donald L. "Donnie" Sarver 48, Madison, IN, died Aug. 19, 2009.

Services: 1:30 p.m. Sat. Aug. 22 at Vail-Holt Funeral Homes, Hilltop Chapel, with calling there from 11 a.m. until service and from 2-8 p.m.

Fri. Aug. 21. Joseph J. "Joe" Schmidt 73, Morgantown, died Aug.

19, 2009. Services: 10 a.m. Sat Aug. 22 at Meredith-Clark Funeral Home Cremation Personalization Center, Morgantown, with calling there from 4-8 p.m. Fri.

Aug 21. Burial: East Hill Cemetery, Morgantown. Christine Louise Scott Donna Evelyn Garrity 92, McCordsville, died August 19, 2009. Services: 11 am, Sat, Aug. 22 at Gravel Lawn Cemetery with visitation from 4-8 pm, Aug.

21 at Erlewein Mortuary, Fortville Ellen Ann Graphman Memorial services for Ellen Ann Graphman, 86, of Willis, Texas will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 9:00 A.M. in The Chapel at Conroe Funeral Directors. Mrs. Graphman was born on April 20, 1923 in Crawfordsville, Indiana and passed away on Monday, August 17, 2009 in Conroe, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W.

Graphman on May 5, 2009. Ellen is survived by her loving family: son, Robert E. "Butch" and wife, Wanda; sister, Martha Harris; grandsons, Robert C. "Craig" and wife, Clare, and Mark and wife, Wendy; great grandchildren, Melissa Bentley and husband, Michael, Robert Jr. "Bobby" and wife, Kristy, Aric and Ellie; and great-great grandson, Robert C.

Nanny will always be with us. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Shrin-ers Hospital for Children. Robert "Dirt" Gregory III jj 31 of Indi-anapolis, I Passed away on August 13, 2009 JhI Robert was Ip I an Indepen-Ih I dent Remodeling Agent. He attended Indianapolis Public Schools. Robert is survived by his wife, Crystal White Gregory; one son Dirk Von Gregory; one daughter, Tamera Patrom Overton; mother, Darlene Means; father Robert Lee Gregory II; grandmother, Mary Clifton; grandfather, Johnny Means; sisters, Janyhia I.

Gregory, Denesha M. Gregory and Angel Means; father in law; Johnny B. White, mother in law, Jane Rose; and a host of aunts, uncles relatives and friends. Services will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2009, 12 Noon at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, 2624 E. 25th Street Friends may call from 11 AM until time of service.

Burial: Crown Hill Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Williams Bluitt Funeral Home, wwwwilliamsandbluittcom. Steven E. Hanner 60, of Indianapolis, died Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at Wishard Memorial Hospital in Indianapolis. Mr.

Hanner is survived by his sister, Linda Hanner; his aunt, Beverly Moore (Gary); and his uncle, Wayne (Norma) Harmon. He was preceded in death by his mother, Florence Emogene Harmon on November 7, 2005. Visitation will be from 5-8 pm, Friday, August 21, 2009 at Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center, 105 W. Pine Zionsville. A service will be held 1 pm, Saturday, August 22, 2009 at the funeral center.

Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery on Moore Road in Indianapolis. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. John Edward Irvine, Sr. 87, Mooresville, died August 20, 2009. Arrangements are pending at: Carlisle Son Funeral Chapel, Richard D.

Collins 81, passed away August 16, 2009. Services: 1 pm, Sat, Aug. 22 at St. Paul AME Church with calling there from 11 am until service time. Final arrangements entrusted to: Stuart Mortuary, Inc.

Gregory L. Davis 58, Indianapolis, passed away. Memorial Service: 6 p.m. Mon. Aug.

24 at Peoples Funeral Home. Ruby Patricia "Trish" Goodwin 62, of Zi-onsville, Indiana, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 19, i aner Ik courageously living with ovarian cancer for more than two years. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Amie Peele Carter and C. Stuart Carter, her daughter and daughter-in-law, Mel-anie and Holly Martin-Peele, and two grandchildren, McLean Stuart Carter and Lily Frances Carter, as well as four siblings: Paul Lesley Goodwin, Deborah Lynn Goodwin Cashwell, Philip Douglas Goodwin, James Hunter Goodwin, and their families. Ms.

Goodwin was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on August 27, 1946. She graduated from Hobbton High School in 1964 and from Campbell College in 1968. An interior decorator for over 25 years, she most recendy worked at Fineline Furniture in Indianapolis before retiring earlier this summer. Ms. Goodwin was an active member of Christ Church Cathedral, Indianapolis, and Chapter DE of P.E.O.

She enjoyed being "Kiki" to her grandchildren, traveling, her book club, and British mysteries, particularly Agatha Christie's Her-cule Poirot She gave joy and hope to everyone she met, and will be deeply missed by her family and many friends. A visitation will be held on Friday from 4:30 7 pm at the home she shared with the Carters: 8770 Lily Court, Zionsville. To celebrate her life, a Eucharist of the Resurrection will be held on Saturday, August 22 at 11 a.m. at Christ Church Cathedral on Monument Circle. A light luncheon will follow.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made to Ovar'Coming Together. Donations are accepted online at www.ovarian-cancer.org, by telephone at 317-925-6643, or by sending a contribution to: Ovar'coming Together, 2625 North Meridian Suite 108, Indianapolis, IN 46208. Those who wish to share thoughts with the family and sign the on-line guest registry may do so by visiting: www.flannerbuchanan.com. Arrangements handled by: Planner and Buchanan, Zionsville. 3 Raymond E.

"Painter" "Shooky" Shook 60, Jamestown, IN, died Aug. 19, 2009. Graveside Service: 11 a.m. Sat. Aug.

22 at Lizton of Cemetery with calling from 5-8 p.m. Fri. Aug. 21 at Porter Funeral Home, Jamestown. Mary Louise Siegrist 69, Indianapolis, died Aug.

18, 2009. Memorial donations: American Cancer Society, 5635 W. 96th Indianapolis, IN 46278. Arrangements: Family Funeral Care. Floyd Eugene "Bud" Smith 86, of Camby, IN died on August 19, 2009.

Floyd was a Superintendent for Apartment Buildings for over 30 years in Brooklyn, NY retiring in 1979. He served in the U.S. Navy serving on the USS Franklin and was a recipient of the Purple Heart medal. He is survived by his wife, Delores, children, Walter Smith, Chyrl Hill, Janet Sebai, Carol Fiorianti, 11 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services will be today, Friday August 21 1 PM at Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center- Decatur Township with visitation there from 11 AM.

Burial will be at Hillsdale Cemetery in Martinsville, IN. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.flannerbuchanan.com Thomas "Blake" Smith 70, Indianapolis, died Aug. 19, 2009. Services: 12 p.m. Mon.

Aug 24 at Peoples Funeral Home with visitation there from 11 a.m. until service. Charles Robert Storms 88, Indianapolis, died Aug. 10, 2009. Services: 10:30 a.m.

Sat Aug. 22 at Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center- Washington Park North William E. "Bill" Strong 66, Indianapolis, passed away August 19, 2009. Services: 2 pm, Sat, Aug. 22 at Legacy Funeral Center at Memorial Park with visitation there from 12 Noon until service time.

Emtomb-ment: Memorial Park Cemetery. Harold Frederick Taylor 86, of Newburgh, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2009. He was a graduate of Butler, and was employed at Lindemann Indiana Naval Stores and Reliance Corporation. He sang in the choir at Tuxedo Park Baptist Church. He is survived by wife: Marilyn Taylor, son: Mark (Ann) Taylor all of Evans-ville IN; daughter: M.

J. Taylor, Bradenton Beach, FL, 7 grandchildren and 8 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife: Dorothy Taylor. Services: 2:00 pm, Aug. 24th, Washington Park Cemetery, East, Contributions may be made to: American Diabetes 3700 Bellemeade Avenue, Suite 107B, Evans-ville, IN 47714.

Browning Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made online at www.browningfuneral.com Chet Richard Thompson 23, Pittsboro, died Aug. 19,2009. He was a graduate of Tri-West High School and held an Associate Degree from Full Sail. He attended Connection Pointe Christian Church.

Chet is survived by his parents Kent and Sue Thompson; brother Chad Thompson; grandparents Betty Chapman and Richard and Clara Thompson; nephew Caden Thompson. Funeral services will be 10am Mon. Aug. 24 at Matthews Mortuary, Browns-burg, with visitation there from 2-5pm Sun. Aug.

23. Interment will be at Lizton of Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Connection Pointe Christian Church. Obituaries are also available online at IndyStar.com. Marion E.

Mills Alexander 94, Indianapolis, died August 19, 2009. She was born December 15, 1914 in Ingram, VA. Survivors include sons: Carlos (Dorothy) Alexander, Anthony Alexander, daughter: Marilyn M. Alexander; sisters: Mattie Jackson, Adell Banks; brother: Charles Mills; 6 grandchildren and 7 greatgrandchildren. Services will be held at St.

Francis Xavier, Washington, DC with calling. Arrangements entrusted to: Ellis Mortuary. Delores Brodie Bellamy 74, passed away August 16,2009. CU one was a Li r' JB' member of Mt. Olive Mis sionary Baptist Church.

She retired from Hooverwood Nursing Home in 1997. She is survived by sons: William and Robert Hill; daughters: Shantay Bellamy and Sylvia McLin; sister: Kathryn Golden. Calling will be on Friday, August 21, from 5:00 to 8:00 at Stuart Mortuary. Funeral services will be on Saturday, August 22 at 12 Noon at Mt Olive Missionary Baptist Church. Burial in Washington Park Cemetery North.

Helen V.Berte 82, of Plainfield, passed away August 19, 2009. She was born August 1, 1927 to the late Thomas and Eleanor (Stewart) Angel in Covington, KY. She was a home-maker and a member of the Plainfield United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Larry W. Berte; two sons, Larry E.

and Michael T. Berte; three brothers, Thomas, James, and Kenneth Angel; and 6 grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am Saturday August 22, 2009 in Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield, where friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 pm Friday August 21. Burial, Maple Hill Cemetery, Plainfield. Online condolences may be sent to the Berte family at www.hamptongentry.com John Michael Cronin 65, of Carmel, passed away August 18, 2009.

He was born January 13, 1944 in Indianapolis to Jack D. and Janice Stalker Cronin. He was a graduate of DePauw University in 1966 and Indiana University School of Law in 1969. He was an attorney in the Indianapolis area for 40 years. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, American Bar Association, and Indiana State Bar Association.

He was a volunteer at St Joan of Arc youth sports program, a volunteer at the Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis and he was an avid woodworker. John is preceded in death by his parents Jack D. Cronin and Janice Cronin Michael and his wife Jane Copeland Cronin. He is survived by his daughters Kelly C. Mosley and Heather A.

Cronin, sister Jennifer Beh-rens, granddaughters Lauren and Sophia Mosley. Funeral services will be Monday, August 24 at 10 AM at Feeney-Hornak Keystone Mortuary (71st and Keystone Ave). Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, August 23rd from 2-6 PM at the mortuary. Bessie Mozelle Beals Mundy 92, Westfield, died August 19, 2009.

Services: 1 pm, Sat, Aug. 22 at Kercheval Funeral Home, Sheridan with calling there from 11 am until service time. Interment: Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Fishers. Steven Russell Nelson 58, of Martinsville, Indiana passed away August 18, 2009. Steven was born on June 15, 1951 in Evanston, IL to Roy and Laura Nelson.

He was an avid out-doorsman who loved canoeing, hiking, and most importantly spelunking. Steven also had an amateur radio operator's license. Steven was preceded in death by his father: Roy Werner Nelson. He is survived by children: Ian (Stephanie) Nelson and Ashlee Nelson, grandchildren: Casin Nelson, Reidun Nelson and Nikolai Nelson; mother: Laura May Nelson; siblings: Leslie "Mirfi" (Albert) Nelson, Diana L. Nelson, Erik Werner (Donna) Nelson, and Richard A.

(Amy) Nelson; and lastly by his dog, Rocky. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 22, 2009 at 1 pm at Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center, Washington Park North www.flannerbuchanan.com Mary Roberta Collins Pope 85 of Indianapolis passed away August 18, 2009. She was born November 24, 1923 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Fred and Mary Collins. Mary retired from AMPI after 25 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband Homer Edmund Pope and her son Guy Pope.

Survivors include her daughter Roberta L. Wolk-off, sister Emma R. Greig, 3 grandchildren Marshall Wolkoff, Bradley Nicole Wolkoff, Blair Elyse Wolkoff, a niece, nephew and her best friend Little One. Service: 1:00 pm Saturday August 22, 2009 at Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center-Broad Ripple with calling 2 hours prior. Burial will be in Washington Park East Cemetery.

Lawrence E. Porter 92, Rush County, died August 19, 2009. Services: 10 am, Aug. 24 at Moster Mortuary, Rush-ville with visitation there after 2 pm on Aug. 23.

59, Indianapolis, passed away on, August 12, 2009. She was employed at the Army Finance Center at Ft. Benjamin Harrison as a transportation clerk for 30 years. She is survived by her mother, Connie H. Preston Scott White; father, Clifton Scott; sisters, Brenda Starks and Victoria Clardy; brothers, Clifton G.

Scott and Emmett F.Scott. On Saturday, August 22, 2009 visitation will be from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at Agape Apostolic Church, 6240 Georgetown Road with services at 12 noon. Interment will be at Washington Park North Cemetery. Arrangements: Stuart Mortuary, Inc. Joseph Ward Simms, Jr.

82, Greenfield, widower of Carol Jean (Kurtz) Simms, passed away on August 20, 2009, surrounded by his family. He was born in Clinton, IN, on February 6, 1927, to Joseph Ward and Lillian (Sykes) Simms. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II. In addition to employment at the Indianapolis Star and Amtrak, he owned and operated both Simms Bike Shop and Lakeview Mobile Home Park in Greenfield.

Joseph is survived by his daughters, Janet Simms Gulden, Judy (Russ) Thompson; son, Joseph Matthew (Kyle) Simms; grandsons, Jason (Cathy) Sipe, Andrew (Tracey) Gulden, Brent Thompson, Jason (Jennifer) Thompson; greatgrandchildren, Samantha and Hunter Gulden, Gabriel and Luke Thompson, and Taylor, Cole and Allie Thompson. Also surviving are four sisters, one brother, and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held Sunday, August 23 at 5:00 p.m. at Philadelphia United Methodist Church, 2265 West US. 40, Greenfield, IN.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. Arrangements: A.R.N. Cremation Services. Online condolences: www.arncremation.com -i Share and Remember Commemorate your friends and loved ones who have passed away with In Memory ads near the Obituaries in City State. To place an ad, or for information, e-mail classifiedsindystar.com or call 317.444.7276.

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