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Hazel I. Celmer
Hazel I. Celmer, 85, Alexandria, died Sunday, April 1, 2012 at Bethany Pointe Health Campus Anderson, following a brief illness.
She was born Jan. 24, 1927 in Edwardsville, Pa., the daughter of Evan and Hazel (Thomas) Bryant. Hazel had lived in Alexandria since 1968.
She had worked at Lerner’s Department Stores in Florida. She also was a Certified Nurses Aid, specializing in pediatrics.
Hazel was a former member of the Baptist churches in Edwardsville and Lancaster, Pa., where she sang in the church choirs.
She enjoyed cooking and gardening. She was an avid animal lover and supporter of the ASPCA. She enjoyed sports and was known for her special holiday decorating.
Survivors include three daughters, Gail Celmer of Chesterfield, Laurie (Jack) Bowman of Morristown and Jennifer (Randy) Simmons of Anderson; a sister, Sally Zeskie in Pennsylvania; special nephew, Eddie (Carol) Ball of The Villages, Fla., special niece, Evelyn (Marty) Sipper in Pennsylvania, and other nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 62 years, Frank Celmer in 2009; two sisters and a brother.
Funeral services will take place at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 5, 2012 at Owens Funeral Home, 412 North Harrison Street, Alexandria with Chaplain Benny Santiago officiating.
Friends may call after 1 p.m. Thursday, prior to the services, at the funeral home.
Cremation will follow.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Chaplaincy Program of the Madison County Police Department, through the funeral home.
Arnold Steaveson
Arnold “Rambo” Steave-son, 64, Alexandria, died Sunday, April 1, 2012 at St. John’s Health System Ander-son, following an extended illness.
He was born Oct. 15, 1947 in Nashville, Ark., the son of William and Opal (Stone) Steaveson.
He was a graduate of Alexandria-Monroe High School Class of 1966.
He served with the United States Army 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam and received the Vietnam Service medal with four bronze stars and the Bronze Star Medal for bravery.
He was a former member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church in Anderson.
Survivors include his wife Gail (Snodgrass) Steaveson, whom he married Oct. 3, 1969; son, Wiliam Steaveson of Alexandria; daughter, Jessica Steaveson of Alexandria; father William Steaveson of Alexandria; sister, Carol Savage of Alexandria; brother, Terry Steaveson of South Carolina; three grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
His mother preceded him in death.
Funeral services will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Owens Funeral Home in Alexandria. Pastor Chris Hubler will officiate.
Friends may call from 5 p.m. Wednesday, prior to the services. The United States Army and the Elwood VFW Post 5782 will perform military honors as part of the services.
Cremation will follow.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Owens Funeral Home to assist the family with final expenses.
Larry E. Shaffer
Larry E. Shaffer, 56, Frank-ton, died March 31, 2012 at Community Hospital in Anderson following a sudden illness.
He was born June 28, 1955 to James and Barbara (Robb) Shaffer in Kittery Point, Maine.
He married Theresa Blakeley April 5, 1996. She survives.
He was a member of the NRA.
Survivors include his wife, Theresa (Blakeley) Shaffer of Frankton; son, James Michael Shaffer of Charles-ton, S.C.; two sisters, Sue Casey of Arizona and Teresa Hoyle of New Bern, N.C.; step-son, Thomas Rigney of Frankton; two grandsons; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, James A. Shaffer; mother, Barbara (Robb) Shaffer, and a brother, Raymond Shaffer.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at Harper & Dunnichay Funeral Home in Frankton. Cremation will follow the visitation.
Memorials are suggested to the Epilepsy Foundation or American Cancer Society, through the funeral home.
Joseph Emeric Hannah
ROHRERSVILLE, Md. – Joseph Emeric Hannah, 95, Rohrersville, Md., died Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at his home.
Born Sept. 22, 1916, in Windfall, he was the son of the late Howard Harold Hannah and Ethel Louise (Davis) Hannah of Sharpsville, Ind.
He was retired from the U.S. Air Force and also a retired farmer.
He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Rohrersville. He also served as conference lay leader for the United Methodist Church and traveled the state of Maryland for four years.
He was a member of the Masonic Order, the Antietam Lodge 197 AF & AM and the Order of the Eastern Star Olive Branch 34.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Martha Josephine Hannah at home; three sons, Joseph Michael Hannah of Stephenville, Texas, Patrick Lynn Hannah of Rohrersville, and Timothy Allen Hannah of Rohrersville; two daughters, Sheron Ann (Hannah) Dinsmore of Rohrersville and Stephanie Sue Hannah of Rohrersville; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Viola Balser of Sharpsville and Evelyn Cage of Tipton and one grandson.
A memorial ceremony took place on March 30, 2012 at Bast-Stauffer Funeral Home, 7606 Old National Pike in Boonsboro.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Bethel United Methodist Church in Rohrersville, the Veterans organization of your choice, or the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.
Naomi Ruth Williamson
CICERO – Naomi Ruth Williamson, 85, Cicero, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at St. Vincent Hospital on Monday, April 30, 2012.
She was the youngest of six children born at home in Cicero to Otto and Luta (Swinford) Drake.
She was a graduate of Jackson Central High School with the Class of 1945. Naomi spent her entire life living in and giving back to her community.
She had a passion for politics and was fortunate to have been elected and to have served 20 years as the Jackson Township Assessor. She was a member of the Cicero Christian Church, Cicero American Legion Auxiliary, the Silver Notes Choral Club and had spent over 60 years participating in the home economics clubs of Hamilton County with most of those years with the Aromeg Club.
She married Arley V. Williamson on May 8, 1948 and they celebrated 51 years of marriage. He preceded her in death in 1999.
She was the mother of three children, Helen Hughes (Corky) Rollison of Phoenix, Ariz. and James K. (Nancy) Williamson of Arcadia. Grandchildren include Aaron Williamson, Andrew J. Williamson, David C. Williamson and Adam D. Cooper. Great-grandchildren include Sloan and Skylar Haywood, Miles Cooper, Lilly Williamson and Evan Williamson; and a daughter-in-law, Darlene Williamson.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, William J. Williamson; a grandson, Michael S. Williamson; and a granddaughter, Carmen Cooper.
Funeral services will be Friday, May 4, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Hartley Funeral Homes Cicero Chapel with Pastor Kim Drake officiating. Burial will follow at Cicero Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, prior to funeral services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Aromeg Extension Homemakers Club.
Joan Shafer
ALEXANDRIA – Joan Shafer, the 84-year-old beloved and cherished wife of Dr. Richard Shafer, the devoted and dearest mother of her four children, Sue, Louie, John and Sarah, the adored grandmother of Suzanne, Houston, Ryan, Christopher and Catherine, and great-grandmother of Bronson, died peacefully with her family on May Day, May 1, 2012 after a rich life and later a 14-year struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Joan and her twin brother, Jim were born in Neenah, Wis., to Lucille and Louis Hansen. Her father was in the dairy business which took his family to live in many different cities in the Midwest, requiring Joan and Jim to be resourceful. Joan’s natural ability as an athlete helped her make new friends. She graduated from Marion High School a tennis star and went on to nursing school. She graduated from St. John’s Hickey Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in 1948 with both a degree in nursing and a diamond from the wonderful Dr. Shafer.
Children and a house in the country followed. Joan was one of the original multi-taskers (or plate-spinners, if you’re old enough). She worked part-time at Doc Shafer’s office as a nurse and receptionist. She was active in St. Mary’s Church and helped found the St. Mary’s School Guild and was its president. She brought duplicate bridge to Monday evenings in Alexandria. She was a member and officer of the Riley Club and Tri Kappa. Meals on Wheels was another project. When her daughter Sarah went to Denmark as an exchange student, Joan brought the American Field Service to Madison County so that other students could enjoy that experience. She kept up her nursing and brought the Visiting Nurse Service to Alexandria, Elwood and Summitville, serving as president. She was elected to the Alexandria School Board, was a member of the board that built the high school and was also president. Service was an integral part of Joan’s life and she gave back generously to her community, family and friends.
Joan loved a good time and was a quick wit. Joanie made everything fun – whether it was playing gin rummy or just hanging out. She was a gourmet cook and a gracious hostess and knew how to throw a party on a minute’s notice. Everyone loved Joan. She was dearly loved by the staff at Summit Convalescent Center who treated her so tenderly during the last seven years of her life. She will be deeply missed by her husband, family and friends.
Joan is survived by her husband of 63 years, Dr. Richard Shafer; her children, Sue, Louie (Barbara), John (Linda Inman) and Sarah (Craig); her grandchildren, Suzanne, Houston and Ryan (Louie and Barb), Christopher (Sue) and Catherine Brady (Sarah), and great-grandson, Bronson (Suzanne).
She is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Mary Lee Hansen (Denver) and Helen Stallings (Croton, Ohio) and Jane Mack (Auburn, Ind.)
She is pre-deceased by her parents and her twin brother, Jim Hansen.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2012 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 820 W. Madison St., Alexandria, with the Rev. Fr. Alejandro Paternoster as Celebrant. Interment will follow in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Alexandria.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Noffze Funeral Home in Alexandria. A Rosary service will take place at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Summit Convalescent Center Resident’s Activity Fund or St. Mary’s Church Building Fund through the funeral home.
John W. Cox
John W. Cox, 49, Elwood, died Wednesday at St.Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Dunnichay Funeral Home.
Donald J. Etchison
ALEXANDRIA – Donald J. “Jerry” Etchison, 79, Alexandria, died today at his residence.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Owens Funeral Home.
Clarence E. Stiles Jr.
Clarence E. Stiles Jr., 84, of Anderson, and formerly of Elwood, died Wednesday at Meadowbrook Rehabilitation.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Dunnichay Funeral Home.
Virginia (Ginny) C. Cottrell
ARCADIA – Virginia (Ginny) C. Cottrell, 66, Arcadia, passed away at 5:35 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at Riverview Hospital, Noblesville.
She was born on Jan. 9, 1946 in Frankfort, the daughter of William and Dorothy (Branham) Eldridge. On Nov. 12, 1976, she married Clifford Cottrell. He preceded her in death on May 11, 1998.
She graduated from Frankfort Senior High School. She and Clifford owned the Midway Tavern in Frankfort from 1990 to 1996. She was a partner for Four Star Antique Store and was employed by Chester Fried Chicken and “Tobacco Road” as cashier and bookkeeper.
She is survived by her companion, Tommy Raquet of Arcadia; a daughter, Cindi Cottrell Thurman of Evansville; three stepchildren, Carla Hindsley of Frankfort, Brian Cottrell of Crawfordsville and Jeff Cottrell of Frankfort; four brothers, William Eldridge, Gary Wayne Eldridge and David Shaw, all of Frankfort, and Richard Myers Jr. of Huntsville, Ala.; two sisters, Ruby Crick and Phyllis McQueen, both of Frankfort; and eight grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Angela Davis and Tracey Yvonne Myers and a brother, Donald Keith Eldridge.
Services will be at 1 p.m. on Monday at Archer-Weston Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 501 E. Clinton St. in Frankfort.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Archer-Weston Funeral Home to assist with expenses.
Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
