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B6 SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2009 5Bd THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR INDYSTAR.COM Obituaries What did he look like? Mummy will get a face Anna Marie Schneider 84, of Car- mel, Indiana, passed away I 2009. She Roy M. Spencer 93, Carmel, IN died Jan. 19, 2009. He was born in Martin County, IN on Dec.

31, 1915 the son of William and Zela (Kinder) Spencer. He retired as a crane operator with the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1978. Roy was a Jehovah Witness and loved trains and Legos. Survivors: Children, Susan (Mark) VanBriggle, Robert (Margaret) Spencer, Charles R. Spencer and Doris (Bob) Young; sister, Alene Myrick; daughter-in-law, Sondra Spencer; 19 grandchildren; many step grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Lee (Bennett) Spencer and a son, David Spencer. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 at Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center Washington Park East, 10722 E. Washington St.

The family will receive friends and family one hour prior to the service. Burial: Washington Park East Cemetery. More obituaries on the previous page James Oliver Somers 66, a resident of Belvidere, 1 JX, formerly of 1 Greenfield, (I passed away i Wednesday, A January 21, gjfc 2009 at St Anthony's Hospital, Rockford, IL. He was born October 17, 1942 in Pittsburgh, PA and was the son of the late Joseph P. and Pauline (Herzog) Somers.

James served his country in the United States Air force for four years, was employed with Chrysler as an auto assembler for 41 years; 23 of which he worked at the Shadeland Avenue plant in Indianapolis and the last 18 in Belvidere, IL. He is survived by his wife, Glenna Somers of Belvidere, IL whom he married February 22, 1963; daughter, Monti (Scott) Somers of Rockford, IL; sons, Joseph Somers of Belvidere, IL and Jason (Jessica) Somers of Roscoe, IL; grandson, Noah Dylan Somers of Lowell, AR; brothers, Herbert Somers and family, Danne Somers and family, Frank Somers and family; many nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Monday, January 26, 2009 at Stillinger Family Funeral Home, Pasco Chapel, Greenfield. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at a later date.

Online condolences may be submitted at: www.stillinger familyfuneralhome.com By Rachel E. Sheeley RICHMOND, Ind. The face of the Wayne County Historical Museum's mummy hasn't been seen for thousands of years, but soon area residents will be able to watch as a forensic artist reconstructs its features. Brenda Robertson Stewart, an Indianapolis painter, sculptor and forensic artist, specializes in reconstructing skulls for identification purposes, generally in crimes. She is donating her skills to the museum to bring to life the face of the museum's mummy.

"I'm very excited about it," Stewart said. "How many people get to work on somebody 3,000 years old?" Museum founder Julia Meek Gaar purchased the mummy during a 1929 visit to Cairo, Egypt. She was told the mummy had been on exhibition in a curio store for 40 years before the shop owner decided to sell it to her. In 2006 and 2007, museum volunteer Bonnie M. Sampsell used her Egyptology studies, her research and experience from her multiple trips to Egypt to uncover many of the mummy's long-held secrets.

Sampsell, a Richmond native now living in North Carolina, discovered that the mummy long thought to be a priestess was a man, likely age 30 to 35. He was probably mummified about 900 B.C. It's Stewart's project now to uncover another of the mummy's secrets: what he looked like. Some might think they already know, but the mask with which the mummy is displayed today is not a drawing of its face. Gaar purchased the mask separately.

On her first visit to the museum, Stewart perched the mummy's skull on a low pedestal and examined it carefully. She photographed the skull and measured several key points. The measurements and photos will help her build a replica of the skull that will serve as the base for the reconstruction of the face. She expects building that replica to take about a month. After that, Stewart will return to the museum to compare it with the real thing.

Once she is sure that the replica is correct, she will begin reconstructing the face. Museum Executive Director Jim Harlan is excited about the opportunity to give the mummy a face and to give the community a chance to watch the project. Stewart's efforts to make the mummy's face lifelike are being filmed by independent filmmaker Dan T. Hall, Indianapolis, who got Stewart involved in the project. Hall did some filming in the museum as ZACH DUNKIN The Star 2007 file photo ALMOST 3,000 YEARS OLD: An Indianapolis forensic artist will attempt to reconstruct the face of this mummy, now covered by a mask.

MUMMY'S HISTORY 1929 Wayne County Historical Museum founder Julia Meek Gaar purchases the mummy during a visit to Cairo, Egypt. She was told the mummy had been exhibited in the curio store there for 40 years before the owner decided to sell it to her. Egyptian officials unsuccessfully tried for months to halt its export. JANUARY 1930 The mummy arrives at Morton High School in Richmond with $350 in shipping charges due. 1974 Museum intern Mark Mil lis makes the mummy his project and arranges for it to travel to Reid Hospital for X-rays.

At the time, doctors interpreting the X-rays suggested the mummy was about 6 feet tall, its age was 20 to 50, and the skeleton might have been compacted to fit into the sarcophagus. 2000 After the mummy returns from a loan to a Michigan museum, it receives a CAT scan and a second set of X-rays at Reid Hospital. JUNE 2003 "The Mummy Road Show" visits the museum, does some research on the mummy and films a segment that airs later that year. 2006-07 Volunteer Bonnie M. Sampsell, who has a passion for Egyptology and has published work on the topic, catalogs the museum's Egyptian collection, refurbishes the mummy exhibit and writes a booklet about it.

Her research shows that the mummy is a male, age 30 to 35, from early in Dynasty 22, about 900 B.C. 2009 Forensic artist Brenda Robertson Stewart begins work to reconstruct the mummy's face, using its skull as a basis. was born in anapolis to Victor and Gertrude (Jennings) Schneider. Anna graduated from Arsenal Technical High School, where she sang in the choir. Upon graduation, she worked for an insurance publishing house and attended Butler University.

In 1946, Anna joined Eli Lilly and Company in the Production Planning Division. She held various positions including: Product Records Clerk, Government Contract Coordinator, Bulk and Industrial Sales Coordinator, Biological and Agri-Chemical Scheduler, and Production and Corporate Travel Reservations Coordinator. Working for two years designing and purchasing all corporate forms, and remaining in the Forms Design Department for her last fifteen years with the company, she retired in 1984. Anna was baptized and confirmed at St. Mark's Lutheran Church.

As a young adult, she transferred her membership to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, where she sang in the choir for twenty-four years and remained a member until her death. Surviving are nephews, William A. Schneider (Orono, MN), Richard L. Schneider (Carson City, NV), John Schneider (Cincinnati, OH); a niece, Ruth Anne Schneider (Bellbrook, OH); longtime companion, Edna Liljeblad (Carmel); four grand-nieces; and two grand-nephews. While teaching friends and family not to take themselves too seriously, "Annie" shared an exuberant gratitude for life with unforgettable laughter.

Memorial gifts may be given to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 526 E. 52nd Indianapolis, IN 46205 or to a charity of choice. A memorial service will be 7 p.m., Thursday, January 29, 2009 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 52nd Street and Central Indianapolis. Arrangements: Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center- Carmel. Wayne C.Stapf 84, of Martinsville died Jan.

23, 2009. Stapf worked 25 years at the Weir Cook Airport (Indianapolis International Airport) as a radar technician with the F.A.A. After retirement from the EAA. he accepted a career with the State of IndianaDepartment of Natural Resources in the engineering department. He remained with the state until the late 1990s.

Survivors include four daughters, Tina Meeks, Pat Stapf, Barb Balcerak Bowman and Becky Seastrom Stapf; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one brother and two sisters. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen. Family and friends may visit on Jan. 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

at Neal Summers Funeral and Cremation Center. Rick Clayton will conduct a celebration of life service at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 28th at the funeral center. Burial will follow in New South Park Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be sent in his memory to the Light the Gazebo Fund, co Brown County Health Living Community, 55 E. Willow, Nashville, IN 47448. Condolences maybe sent to the family at: www.nealandsummers.com part of his paranormal documentary "Ghost Stories 2: Unmasking the Dead." The film shows how Hall, with the help of a psychic and a team of paranormal investigators, made an attempt to communicate with the mummy. WFYI Drop in donations hit staffing, programming. From "This is something that's been iffy on more than one occasion," said Mike Mc-Daniel, a lobbyist with deep ing's term for "reruns." He said he expected new episodes "at some point, but no one has certainty when the economy will turn around." Also on hold are radio productions of Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra concerts.

The station's brief "Indy in the Spotlight" segments may be curbed. And in June, WFYI Radio will drop the nationally syndicated "Hearts of Space," a Sunday music program. The goal: to save $600,000 "in anticipation of loss of revenue" from nongovernment sources, Wright said. He said this was can Party and a panelist on the WFYI television show "Indiana Week in Review." Federal dollars for PBS aren't in jeopardy, at least at the moment. The Reagan administration cut federal dollars to PBS back in the 1980s.

But with a state revenue shortfall of more than $700 million, this year has been unprecedented in terms of dollars lost from public and private sources. A complete evaporation of state funds would cause the station to take steps "far beyond belt-tightening we're trying to maintain our clothes," Wright said. "We may not need a connections to the Repubh- Obituaries Shirley Dean Cleveland Williams Michael Szabo passed away Jan. 1, 2009 in Dallas, TX. She was the 58, of Pendleton, passed away on January 23, 2009.

Michael was born in Germany on July 31, 1950 in route to Amer orainator at Northwest High School. Li Joyce Ann Tielldng 72, Indianapolis died Jan. 23, 2009. She was born Sep. 27, 1936 in Indianapolis the daughter of Eldo and Edith (Malicoat) Troncin.

She had worked with Eisner for 15 years and retired from Krogers. Survivors include her children, Kimm Tielking, Rick Tielking and Patricia (David) Key and seven grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009 at Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center Washington Park East.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009 at the funeral center. Burial will be in Washington Park East Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.flannerbuchanan.com Mary Catherine Spearing Warholak 65, Indianapolis, died January 23, 2009.

She lived her entire life on the south side of Indianapolis. Mary Catherine was a graduate of Our Lady of Grace Academy and a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church. She spent her entire life working with people of all ages and collecting a variety of cookbooks. She is preceded in death by her husband, David Warholak. Survivors include her children; David M.

(Julie) Warholak, Jean-ette (Tald) Sawi, Catherine (Boo) and Laurie Warholak; grandchildren, Cody, Lauren, Reuben and Ryan. She was the sister of Joseph and Patrick Spearing, Julie Brinkmann, Jane Duselis and Margaret Wright and half-sister of Agnes Smith and Thomas Spearing. Calling will be from 2 to 8p.m. on Monday, January 26, in the Good Shepherd Catholic Church; 1109 E. Cameron St and on Tuesday, Jan.

27 one hour before the funeral Mass which will be at Noon in the Church. In lieu of flowers, family asks that donations be made to CYO Camp Rancho Framasa (by calling 317-632-9312) in Mary's name or to the pancreatic cancer research. Funeral arrangements by Lauck Funeral Home. Danny Ray Watkins 54, Indianapolis, died Jan. 19, 2009.

Services: 12 p.m. Tues. Jan. 27 at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church with visitation there from 10 a.m. Burial: Crown Hill Cemetery.

Arrangements: Lavenia, Smith Summers Home for Funerals. the hrst time in at least 20 years that WFYI has had layoffs. "Nobody's immune," said Jon Schwantes, the host of WFYI's "Indiana Lawmakers," who also is a panelist on "Indiana Week in Review." "NPR thought it was set when Joan Kroc left them her belt." Roger Rhodes, executive director of Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations, the umbrella organization for the state's public TV and radio stations, stopped short of suggesting the governor's plan would drive the stations under. But he predicted CEO Lloyd Wright said WFYI's "Across Indiana" will stay on in reruns. Lois I.

Goddard Silvers, age 85 of died Jaa 23, 2009. Lois was born Nov. 24, 1923 in Indianapolis to the late Raymond L. Goddard, Sr. and Mary Helen (Nelson) Goddard.

She attended Calvary Tabernacle and Faith Apostolic Church of Carmel, a member and past president of 20th Century Doll Club and was a past president of PTO for school 111. She and her husband were married 42 years before his death in 1989. She is survived by two sons, David B. (Dianna) Silvers and James E. (Diane) Silvers; seven grand-children, Barbara Silvers, Brian Silvers, Rebekah Fulmer (Tony), Keith (Erika), Katie Ruse(Bryan), Kevin Silvers (Tammy) and Robbie Silvers; five great grandchildren, Taitum, Jakob, Catawna Silvers, Dylan and Evan Ruse; a brother, Raymond (Miriam) Goddard.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Malcom E. Silvers; three sisters, Gretchen Scalf, Helen Johnson and Virginia Brown. Funeral services for Lois will be Wednesday at 11 am (Jan. 28, 2009) at Legacy Funeral Center at Memorial Park. Calling will be Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m.

(Jan. 27, 2009) and one hour prior to the funeral. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Central Indiana Cancer Centers or Vistacare Hospice. The family would like to thank Dr. Greenspan, his staff and others at the east side Cancer Treatment Center for their care, love and support.

legacyfuneralcenter.com ica. His mother dreamed of a better life for her children and brought her family to America in 1951. He is survived by his wife, Donna mother, Esther; daughter, Kristine; son-in-law, Bill; sisters, Avie and Margit; sisters-in-spirit, Bobbi, Mary, and Molly; brothers-in-law, Bill, Jim, Brad, Dennis, and George; father-in-law, George; sisters-in-law, Cindy and Marilyn; nieces, Gina, Julie, and Mackenzie; nephews, Eric, Mike, Kyle, Keith, Alben, Amos, Brian, Brandon and Monty; grandchildren, his namesake, Michael, Josh, Tony, Brian, Chad, Abbey, and Cassie; stepchildren, Jason, Jamie, Clarissa and Bill. Mike worked for Kroger stores for 40 years making loads of life long friends. He loved and worked with dogs.

He was devoted so much to loved ones that he put their lives before his own. As per his wish cremation will take place. In lieu of services it was Mike's wish for everyone to celebrate his life, love one another, hold on to each other, and be happy for him. Arrangements will be handled by Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service and Crematory, Lahm Chapel, Pendleton.

Online condolences at www.wilsonstpierre.com On Sunday, Feb. 8 a Mass of Special Intentions will be held in honor of her memory at Saint Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, 3922 E. 38th at 10 a.m. That evening a memorial celebration will be held at Maxine's, 132 N. East between the hours of 7-9 p.m.

Contributions for a scholarship fund can be forwarded to the Lane College Alumni Association, 4425 Brown Indianapolis, IN 46226. Elizabeth "Bunny" Wilson 97, Indianapolis passed away 21, 2009. A private Memorial Service is being held Indiana Funeral Care entrusted with arrangements. Genieve "Jenny" Utter Young 78, Napoleon, died Jan. 23, 2009.

Services: 11 a.m. Mon. Jan. 26 at Napoleon United Methodist Church. Calling Sun.

from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home. Burial: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery DEATH NOTICE: MORRIS, ANTHONY P.

age 51, Caucasian, Male, DOD 11809 in Kindred Hospital Indianapolis. Any info regarding Mr. Morris, please contact Kindred Hospital at (317)636-4400. money, but they've had layoffs, too," he said. Kroc, the widow of the founder of McDonald's, left about $200 million to National Public Radio in 2003.

In December, NPR laid off 7 percent of its work force and announced that in March, it would deep-six two of its news shows: "Day to Day" and "News Notes." So far, WFYI's news shows have escaped cuts. "News and information is more important now than ever before," Schwantes said. But even the news shows would be vulnerable if state funding "zeroes out," said Lori Plummer, a WFYI spokeswoman. "Up the pike," she said, "we may have to brace ourselves." At least for now, WFYI has no plans to beef up its pledge drives. The next one is due to start in March.

Star reporter Tim Evans contributed to this story. Call Star reporter Will Higgins at (317) 444-6043. a great diminution of services." In addition to its broadcasts, PBS affiliates sponsor outreach seminars for teachers, day-care workers and others, informational events with tie-ins to broadcasts. The proposed cuts being debated in the Statehouse wouldn't take effect until July 1, but state funding for public broadcasting in the current budget already has been cut by about 32 percent because of the moribund economy. In December, WFYI learned the state would renege on $100,000 it had earmarked for the station.

Private donations, which make up the bulk of the station's budget, also have waned, causing WFYI last week to lay off five staffers and cease production of several programs, including the popular "Across Indiana," a folksy, magazine-style show. Wright said the station will continue to air the program, relying on its "rich archive" public broadcast-.