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TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2005 1ST THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR WWW.INDYSTAR.COM Patty Bond was whiz on school financing By Diana Penner diana.penner@indystar.com Patty Bond could crunch numbers in her head big numbers, the ones behind Indiana's complex school funding formula. For more than two decades, she proved so fast and accurate with figures that eventually even the state's schools chief counted on her whenever the budget came up. As the director of the division of school finance at the Indiana State Department of Education, Bond brought energy and enthusiasm to her job. She also loved her children and grandchildren and chocolate. Monday, state workers mourned the death of Bond, 59, who died Saturday after a brief illness.

She leaves a legacy of nonpartisan dedication to the often mindnumbing chore of explaining financial formulas to lay people. Those who knew her said she was intent upon doing her job with clarity and good humor. "She was the word on school finance," said Suellen Reed, the state's superintendent of public instruction. When Reed was called upon to present or explain budget issues to elected officials or others, she said, she always had Bond with her. "Having Patty sitting behind me always gave me more confidence," Reed said.

Bond worked for the Education Department for 25 years, through Republican and Democratic administrations. She carefully applied a nonpartisan approach to her work, including through an informal discussion group on school finance that involved frank conversations. "That's why the group was productive," said Erik Gonzalez, fiscal analyst for the Democratic caucus of the House Ways and Means Committee. "She kept everyone talking just about the workings and mechanics of the formula." "The bottom line was: Schools need money," he said. "And she worked to make sure they got their money." Mary Tiede Wilhelmus, director of communications for the Education Department, said Bond's even-handed approach to her job earned her wide respect.

"She didn't let the static get in the way," Wilhelmus said, referring to political differences that can divert attention from budgeting. "Patty cut right to the problem-solving. Other people talked about political realities. She just wanted to get things done." Bond also approached life outside the office with energy and vigor and had just spent a week of vacation with her grandchildren, doing things like baking cookies and just hanging out at her home in Lebanon, Wilhelmus said. "She walked every night in the tunnels of the Indiana Government Center so she could eat chocolate," Wilhelmus said.

"She loved chocolate. But she was trim because she walked." Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Myers Chapel of Memories, Lebanon, with visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. today. Survivors include her band, David H.

Bond; son, Rick Bond; daughter, Trisha K. Whicker; her mother; two sisters; a brother; and five grandchildren. a Call Star reporter Diana Penner at (317) 444-6249. Other notable deaths Horst Tappe, whose portraits Mary Rhys-Jones, whose of literary and artistic luminar- daughter, Sophie, married lies included Pablo Picasso, Sal- Prince Edward in 1999, has died, vador Dali, Vladimir Nabokov Buckingham Palace said Monand Alfred Hitchcock, has died. day.

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Obituaries are coordinated by The Indianapolis Star's Classified Advertising Dept. Obituaries are also available online at indystar.com Owen Harold Amstutz Patty Bond Patty Bond 73, Noblesville, died Sunday, August 28, He was born November 8, 1931. He taught Vocational Agriculture and Biology at Noblesville High School for 35 years, retiring in 1992. He was a 4-H leader for 53 years and FFA advisor for 38 years. Mr.

Amstutz was a member of Radiant Christian Life Church, 161st and Carey, Westfield, IN. He and LaVonne had been married 51 years. He was a 1949 graduate of Angola High School, B.S. degree from Purdue in 1954, M.A. degree from Ball State in 1962, enjoyed singing in church choirs for 50 years and teaching Sunday School.

Memorial contributions may be made to Radiant Christian Life Church Missions or Hamilton County 4-H. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 3, 2005 in Radiant Christian Life Church. Calling will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, September 2, 2005 in Randall Roberts Funeral Home, Noblesville.

Survivors include wife LaVonne Amstutz; daughters Sherrelyn (husband Rick) Meyer, Laurikay Amstutz, Marlasue Amstutz; son Daniel Ray (wife Sherry) Amstutz; two brothers; one sister; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents Rev. Allen and Gertrude Amstutz. SHARE AND REMEMBER In Memoriam ads in The StarClassifieds. To place an ad, or for information, e-mail or call 317.444.7276.

Obituaries Charlotte A. Johnson Ashburn Age 49 of Mooresville, Indiana died August 28, 2005 in Mooresville, Indiana. She was born September 2, 1955 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Services are at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at Carlisle Son Funeral Chapel, Mooresville, Indiana.

Calling is from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday August 30, 2005 at Carlisle Son Funeral Chapel, Mooresville, Indiana. Burial is in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville, Indiana. She worked for the State of Indiana for 32 years. The majority of the time was spent working as a grant administrator for the Governor's Council on Impaired Dangerous Driving.

Survivors include father and step mother: Carl E. and Penny L. Johnson; step father and mother, John C. and Donna S. Littlejohn; sons: Branden M.

(Carrie) Ashburn, Michael D. Ashburn, Bradley M. Ashburn; brothers: Patrick R. Johnson, J. Michael Johnson, Jeremiah C.

Johnson; sisters: Dawn M. Horock; and grandmother: Della Johnson Lifford. Evelyn C. Osterman Ball Age 99, of Lafayette, died at 9:53 a.m., Sunday, August 28, 2005 in her residence. Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on May 26, 1906, Mrs.

Ball had been a Lafayette resident for most of her adult life. She married Attorney, Cable G. Ball on August 6, 1928 in Princeton, New Jersey. He preceded her in death on October 10, 1981. She was a member of St.

John's Episcopal Church, Ninth St. Hill Neighborhood Association, Colonial Dames, Tippecanoe, County Historical Association (Donor and Board Member, Emeritus), Drama Club, Parlor Club, Art Museum of Greater Lafayette, Thursday Club, Fulton County Historical Society, and the Indiana State Assembly Women's Club. She was an Outstanding Benefactor of the Citizen Band of the Potowatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, the first recipient of Lafayette Living Legend Award, honored as Sagamore of the Wabash, The Marquis of Lafayette and the Founder's Day Presentation Award. Surviving are a daughter, Annette Winter Bottum and a son, Remington Squier Ball. Friends may call from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.

in the Parrish Hall of St. John's Episcopal Church on Thursday, September 1, 2005. A memorial service will follow at 3:30 p.m. in St. John's Episcopal Church with Father Peter Bunder officiating.

Private burial to take place. She was preceded in death by her parents, Philip Campbell and Maude Evelyn Remington Osterman, a sister, Mildred Cook, and a great-grandchild, Abdul-Gaffar (Max) Musa. Surviving are six grandchildren, Cecily Schneider, MacKenzie Bottum, Jessica Hoagland, Joshua Bottum, Annette Bottum and Rebecca Bottum and nine great children. Memorials may be made to St. John's Episcopal Church, Ninth St.

Hill Neighborhood Association, The Art Museum of Greater Lafayette or the Tippecanoe County Historical Association. Hippensteel Funeral Home is entrusted with the care. Hortense Bennett 80, Indianapolis, died Aug. 15, 2005. Graveside services: 1 p.m.

Aug. 30 in New Crown Cemetery. Arrangements: Alpha Funeral Service. Sr. Margaret Grace Blain O.S.F.

Age 86 years, and a member of the Srs. of St. Francis Convent in Oldenburg, IN passed away. She is survived by sisters, Grace Callahan, Ruth Blain and brother, Robert Blain. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary (Nee: Millian) Blain; sisters, Dorothy Thompson, Rose Blain and brothers, George, Lawrence, John, Albert and Paul Blain.

Sr. Margaret Grace taught at schools in Ohio and Indiana for 48 years. Visitation is Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. Indiana time at the Motherhouse Chapel in Oldenburg. Funeral services follow at 3 p.m.

Indiana time at the funeral home. Wiegel Funeral Home, Batesville, IN is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Srs. of St. Francis Convent, P.

O. Box 100, Oldenburg, IN 47036. Ruby Bolin 79, Monrovia, died Aug. 28, 2005. Services: 10 a.m.

Sept. 2 in Jones Family Mortuary, Mooresville, with calling there from 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 31 and 2 to 8 p.m. Sept.

1. Arlie S. Bragg, Jr. 74, Beech Grove, died Aug. 28, 2005.

Services: 1 p.m. Aug. 31 in Little Sons Funeral Home, Beech Grove Chapel, with calling there from 11 a.m. Charley "Chuck" Brewer 50, North Vernon, died Aug. 28, 2005.

Arrangements: Dove, Sharp and Rudicel Funeral Home, North Vernon. C. Elmer Chandler 93, of Stilesville, passed away August 29, 2005. He was born August 9, 1912 in Plainfield to the late Alexander and Clara (Glendenning) Chandler. He was married to Margaritte V.M.

Clark on February 2, 1944. He was a lifelong farmer in Hendricks County. His memberships include the 1.0.0.F. McCarty Lodge Rebekah Lodge 115, Boy Scouts of America, Troop and the Stilesville Christian Church where a funeral service will be held Thursday September 1, at 10:00 a.m. Friends may call Wednesday August 31 from 4 to 8 p.m.

at Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Elmer was preceded in death by a son in law, Galen Summerlot. Survivors include his wife, Margaritte V.M. (Clark) Chandler; children, Jerry L.

(Vyanne), Russell E. (Cindy) Chandler and Sharon M. Summerlot; brother, Albert E. (Bud) Chandler; sister, Marie Hopkins; 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Contributions may be made to the churches handicap ramp.

Lawrence Alford "Chappy" Chapman 84, Noblesville, died Aug. 27, 2005. Services: 10 a.m. Aug. 31 at Randall Roberts Funeral Home, Noblesville, with calling 4 to 8 p.m.

Aug. 30. Douglas Eugene Cupp 75, of Shirley, IN, died August 28, 2005 at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis, IN. Born January 24, 1930 in Shirley, IN, the son of Wade and Versie (Irick) Cupp, he married Joan Collier on June 2, 1950 and she survives. Also surviving are a son Scott (Brenda) Cupp of Shirley, IN, a daughter Terri (Tim) Gilliland of Vermont IL, one sister, Rosemary Lewis of Mechanicsburg, seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cindy Swarts of four brothers, Leonard, Toby, Glen, and Gene Cupp and one sister, Helen Rozell. He was a 1948 graduate of Wilkinson High School. Doug was employed as a semi-truck driver for Dumford Trucking Company for 34 years and retired from TNT Holland Trucking Company in 1992. He was known as the "Cheerful Greeter" in his home church, the Wilkinson Church of Christ. He sang bass with the Cupp Brothers Quartet for several years.

In 1955, the quartet hosted in New Castle, IN, as well hour at radio station as traveling a three-state area presenting gospel concerts. A celebration life will be held at the Wilkinson Church of Christ, Wilkinson, IN September 1, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. with viewing 1 hour prior to the service. Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at the Condo Son Funeral Home, Wilkinson, IN.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wilkinson Church of Christ, P.O. Box 35, Wilkinson, IN 46186. Betty F. Blessing Delph 62, of Atlanta, died Monday, August 29, 2005. She was born June 21, 1942 in Somerset, Kentucky to the late William Robert and Vonnie Lee (Smith) Bullock.

She retired in 2003 from Indiana Farmers Insurance of Carmel, where she was employed for 40 years as an underwriter. She graduated in 1962 from Warren Central High School of Indianapolis. She was a member of Boxley United Methodist Church. She married Dale G. Delph on September 16, 1989.

Survivors include three step-sons, Douglas Delph of Carmel, Grant Delph of Sheridan and Matthew Ingmeier of New York; one step-daughter, Melissa Keiser of Carmel; five grandchildren; three brothers, Joe Bullock of Michigan, Louis Bullock of Vevay and Rob Bullock of New Hampshire; two sisters, Wanda Brunning of Greencastle and Beverly Harris of Huntington; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a step-son, Dennis Delph and one brother, Norman Bullock. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 2, 2005 at Kercheval Funeral Home, Sheridan. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m.

Thursday, September 1, 2005 at the funeral home. Interment is in Union Cemetery, U.S. 31 North and 296th St. Atlanta, IN. Memorial contributions may be sent to The American Cancer Society.

Previously published obituaries since 2003 can be found at IndyStar.com/obituaries Search by date or name to find complete listings from The Indianapolis Star. James F. "Wink" "Honey" Dickerson 63, Indianapolis, died August 28, 2005. He was born October 9, 1941. He worked for National Starch Chemical for 32 years.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the American Legion. He was known for having a great sense of humor. Services will be held at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at Stevens Mortuary, with calling there from 4 p.m. until the time of services. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of Indiana. He is survived by his daughters, Pamela Myers and Anna (Matt) Duckett; sisters, Tickey Dickens and Marvina; brothers, Randy and Gene Dickerson and Paul Cooper; and grandchildren, Jeff, Amanda, Brittney, Aldon and Cade. Betty J.

"Elizabeth" Flatter Age 82, Richmond, died Monday, August 29, 2005. Arrangements: Doan Mills Funeral Home, Richmond. Carolyn "Cecy" Crom Griffith 77, lifelong resident of Indianapolis, died peacefully on August 27, 2005. Mrs. Griffith was born on January 2, 1928 to the late Raymond Francis and Helen (Seeger) Crom.

She graduated from Tudor Hall in 1946 and from Briarcliff College in 1948. Mrs. Griffith also attended Northwestern University and was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. She married respected businessman, William Chenoweth Griffith, in 1952, and he preceded her in death in 1992. Mrs.

Griffith was very active in various philanthropic and social organizations in Indianapolis for many years. She was a longtime member of Trinity Episcopal Church and had served on the church's Arts Memorial Committee. She served on the Boards of Directors of Cathedral Arts, Inc. and Community Hospital Foundation. She was a founding member of the Indianapolis Zoological Society and was a Life Trustee at the Indianapolis Museum of Art.

In addition, Mrs. Griffith was associated with the Christamore Aid Society, the Indianapolis Garden Club, the Daughters of the American Revolution and had served on the Women's Committee of the Indiana State Symphony. As a longtime supporter of the Orchard School, Mrs. Griffith was a recipient of "The Distinguished Friend Award." Mrs. Griffith was a member of Crooked Stick Golf Club, Meridian Hills Country Club, and Woodstock Club.

She was also a member of Traders Point Hunt, Dramatic Club, and Lambs Club. Having enjoyed spending time on Lake Maxinkuckee and in Delray Beach, Florida, she was a memof the Maxinkuckee Country Club, Maxinkuckee Yacht Club, Country Club of Florida, Seagate Beach Club, and the Delray Beach Club. Survivors include her children, William Chenoweth Griffith, III (Gerry) and Ruthelen Griffith Burns (Andrew grandchildren, Andrew Griffith Burns, John Christopher Burns, and Grace Elizabeth Burns. Friends and family will gather on Wednesday from 12 to 2 p.m. in the Fortune Room at Trinity Episcopal Church.

Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. in the church with interment following at Crown Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christamore House, Indianapolis Zoo, St. Vincent Hospice or donor's favorite charity. Funeral arrangements by the Leppert Life Story Funeral Home, Nora Chapel.

Yvonne Louise Hammes 74, Anderson, died Aug. 27, 2005. Services: 10 a.m. Sept. 1 at St.

Ambrose Catholic Church, Anderson. Calling: 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 31 at Brown Butz Diedring Funeral Home, Anderson. Herbert Hochreiter 85, of Plainfield, passed away August 29, 2005.

He was born October 19, 1919 in Aflenz, Austria to the late John and Maria (Loidl) Hochreiter. He retired from Eli Lilly in 1981 after 35 years as a sales trainer. He also retired from the United States Navy in 1972 after 28 years of service where he served in WW II. Herb was a member of the Plainfield Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor (Maust) Hochreiter.

A funeral service will be held Friday September 2, at 10:30 a.m. in Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, where friends may call Thursday September 1 from 4 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Survivors include children, Herbert Keith, Kenneth Lee Hochreiter and Margaret Maria Szper; 5 grandchildren. Judi Kumkoski Hazelwood 70, Anderson, died Sunday, Au- gust 28, 2005.

Services: 10 a.m. Aug. 31 in St. Mary's Catholic Church with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. Aug.

30 at Brown-ButzDiedring Funeral Home. Billie Jean Hulley 67, Jamestown, died Aug. 28, 2005. Services: 10:30 a.m. Sep.

1 in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lebanon. Calling: 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 31 in Myers Mortuary, Lebanon.

Interment: St. Joseph Cemetery, Lebanon. Ruth M. Jones 82, Indianapolis, died August 28, 2005 at her residence. Mrs.

Jones was born on April 19, 1923 in Indianapolis to the late Ervin and Leah (Siemantel) Nickel. She was a bookbinder for Cornelius Printing Company, retiring in 1979. In addition, Mrs. Jones was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church.

She was widowed to Charles A. Jones who preceded her in death in 2004. Survivors include her sons, Charles T. Jones, Daniel P. Jones, Joseph K.

Jones; sister, Virginia McAlpin; twelve grandchildren; twenty-four great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren. Friends and family will gather on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Fr. Courtney Reception Room at St.

Luke Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m., followed by entombment at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. Funeral arrangements by the Leppert Life Story Funeral Home, Nora Chapel. Richard L.

Kinnett 74, of Fishers, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2005. He was born June 20, 1931 in Indianapolis to the late Clifford and Mary Blanchard Kinnett. Dick was an engineer at Ford Motor Company for 37 years, retiring in 1995. He was a member of East 91st Street Christian Church, Calvin Prather Masonic Lodge and Murat Shrine. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 31 at 11:00 a.m.

in East 91st Street Christian Church. Friends may call Tuesday, August 30 from 5-8 p.m. at Flanner Buchanan Funeral Center-Carmel. Burial will be in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. Survivors include his wife, Joanne P.

Hines Kinnett; daughter, Susan D. (Scott) Morgan; son, Steve N. Kinnett; grandchildren, Alex and Kelsey Morgan; brother, Robert Kinnett. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association or the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. www.flannerbuchanan.com Arthur F.

Kirsch INDIANA DEATHS I MARION COUNTY Bennett, Hortense, 80 Bragg, Arlie S. 74 Dickerson, James 63 Griffith, Carolyn 77 Jones, Ruth 82 Kirsch, Arthur 71 Mattingly, Terrence 50 McGlothlin, Dorothy 56 Morley, John E. Roark, Pearl, 66 Rollins, Joseph 50 Strong, Margie 56 Sutton, Laney Infant Tillotson, Faye, 70 Uhl, Ida 85 Williams, Helen 92 Woodruff, Ron, 64 BOONE COUNTY Hulley, Billie, 67 Medina, Polaco, 35 Shoemaker, Mary 90 Wisener, Mary 83 HAMILTON COUNTY Amstutz, Owen 73 Chapman, Lawrence 84 Delph, Betty 62 O'Brien, Juanita 64 Kinnett, Richard 74 Widows, Garland 84 HANCOCK COUNTY Cupp, Douglas 75 I HENDRICKS COUNTY Chandler, C. Elmer, 93 Hochreiter, Herbert, 85 Mutschler, Frances 97 JOHNSON COUNTY LaFever, Michael 65 Sturgeon, Cecil 0., 79 I MADISON COUNTY Hazelwood, Judi 70 Hammes, Yvonne 74 I MORGAN COUNTY Ashburn, Charlotte 49 Bolin, Ruby, 79 I SHELBY COUNTY LaBarbera, Pauline 97 OTHER INDIANA COUNTIES Ball, Evelyn 99 Blain, Sr. Margaret, O.S.F., 86 Brewer, Charley, 50 Flatter, Betty 82 Poske, Huber 83 Smith, Kenneth 61 Taylor, Jack 65 Thorpe, May, 80 Zabecki, Skylar Infant I FORMER RESIDENTS Moore, Maelene 76 Renegar, Donald 98 Winzenread, Robert 86 Age 71, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, of Beech Grove, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2005.

He was the son of the late Jacob and Lillian (Addington) Kirsch. Mr. Kirsch retired from Indianapolis Public schools, where he was a science teacher for over 35 years and was a member of the United Church of Christ. He married Clara G. (Illg) Kirsch in 1956.

He is survived by his wife, Clara; sons, Dr. William A. (Martha) Kirsch of Noblesville and Michael F. (Rebecca) Kirsch of Columbus; daughters, Pamela S. (Carl Thomas) Tomamichel of Beech Grove, Mary L.

(David) Melsheimer of Beech Grove; grandchildren Andy, Dan, Steve and Brian Tomamichel, Melissa, Erich, Karl and Kristin Kirsch, Sloane, Harrison and Gabriel Kirsch, David and Michael Melsheimer; three sisters, Vivian Goldman, Mary West and Bertha Warrick. Funeral Services for Mr. Kirsch will be Thursday, September 1 at 10 a.m. in Little Sons Funeral Home, Beech Grove Chapel, with burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday, August 31 from 4 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Altenheim Community. Michael LaFever, Sr. 65, Greenwood, died August 28, 2005. Mr. LaFever was born February 27, 1940 in Winchester to Herschel and Martha (Stewart) LaFever.

He retired as a Wire Chief from CSX Railroad in February 2002 following 36 years of service. Survivors include his sons Michael (Eileen) LaFever, Mark (Carrie) LaFever, Kelleenna "Grace" LaFever, grandchildren Lauren LaFever, Nathan LaFever. He was preceded in death by a twin sister, Marjorie Welch. Memberships include the Railroad Retirees. Services will be Thursday, September 1 in Legacy Funeral Alternatives at Memorial Park, where visitation will be two hours prior.

Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. More obituaries on the next page.