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Karen Joyce (Pfaff) Loesch
Karen Joyce (Pfaff) Loesch, 56, of Bloomington, died Friday evening at Bloomington Hospital.
Born May 4, 1950 in Monroe County, she was the daughter of Delmar O. and Mary A. Pfaff.
She was a very loving mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed. She believed in Jesus Christ and prayer.
Survivors include her mother, Mary A. Pfaff of Bloomington; three daughters, Crystal Mace, Donna Evans and husband Rick, Bonnie Cordell and husband Roger “Peanut”, all of Bloomington; one brother, D. Glenn Pfaff and wife Linda of Martinsville; six sisters, Bonnie Austin and husband Hugh, of Jamestown, KY, Mary D. Sutton, Marcie Allen, and Martha Minnick, all of Bloomington, Thelma Myers of Tucson, AZ, and Angeline Bower of Pensacola, FL.
Also survived by six grandchildren, Harley Harding, Caleb Mobley, Hanna Evans and Scottie, Jade and Matthew Cordell, all of Bloomington, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father Delmar O. Pfaff and brother, Samuel E. Pfaff of California.
Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, at Friendship Separate Baptist Church, 2710 Leonard Springs Road, with Pastor Robert Clendening officiating. Burial will follow at Payne cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 12:00 p.m. until time of service.
Stanley B. Livingston
Stanley B. Livingston, 54, of Stinesville died Monday, May 16, 2011 in Bloomington.
He was born May 13, 1957 in Bloomington to Ralph and Lavonne (VanDevender) Livingston. Stan was a Navy veteran. He had worked at Black Lumber Company for 7 years. Stan also worked for Brad and Wayne Blackwell builders and excavating for 11 years as a backhoe operator. He loved being outdoors, fishing, camping and being with his grandkids. Stan was a 19 year member of the Ellettsville House of Prayer.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Livingston.
Stan is survived by and greatly missed by his wife of 28 years, Teresa (Sciscoe) Livingston; sons, Jad Livingston of Bloomington and Josh Livingston of CA; mother, Lavonne Livingston of Stinesville; sisters, Rhonda McGuire of Bloomington, Julie (John) Decker of Spencer, and Shannon (Doug) Neal of Stinesville; grandchildren, Hannah, Jada, Colton, and Gracie Livingston; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Sharon and Jerry Kemp of Ellettsville; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Kelly (Lee) Cooper of Bloomington and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Rusty (Marilyn) Sciscoe of Bloomington.
Funeral services will be held at the Ellettsville House of Prayer on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Larry Mitchell officiating. Interment is to follow at Springville Christian cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, May 20, 2011 from 5:00-8:00 at Chandler Funeral Home in Ellettsville and again on Saturday from noon-2:00 p.m. at the church.
Gary W. (Waldo) Walden
The family of Gary W. (Waldo) Walden mourns his passing. Born September 9, 1951 to Willie L. Walden and Mary Joe (Manley) Walden in Owen County, Indiana. Entered into rest June 18, 2006 at his residence.
His memory will be cherished by: Leah & Paul Strain; Jonathan & Rachel Barcus; Brady & Tammy Walden; Bob & Rita & Pam Miller; Tony & Kristi & Megan & Taylor & Ryan Walden.
Predeceased by both parents and infant sister Tina Marie Walden.
He was a hard worker with numerous jobs, and as he said, “I am a jack of all trades, and master of none!” They included Butcher, Pool Painter, Tower Climber, Factory Worker, Mechanic, Custodian, Coach, and Landscaper… This was his life.
Graveside funeral service will be conducted 3:30 p.m. Wednesday June 21, 2006 at Chambersville cemetery. Paul Strain will deliver the eulogy and lead the family in prayer.
Georgina Joshi
You now have sorrow, but I will see you again and your heart shall rejoice and no one shall take this joy from you. (Brahms' German Requiem)
Georgina Joshi died just before midnight on Thursday, April 20th, when the plane she was piloting crashed 1/4 mile south of the Monroe County Airport, Bloomington, Indiana. The tragic accident also claimed the lives of four of Georgina's friends, who were some of the most talented musicians from the IU Jacobs School of Music. It is a terrible loss for each family and for the world.
Georgina was a professional singer, an accomplished pilot and a loving daughter, sister and friend. She was born October 21, 1981, in Elkhart, Indiana, and embarked on a life filled with beautiful music. Georgina started singing at a very early age and studied violin from the age of three. Georgina's first stage appearance was in Canton, Ohio, where she appeared with Players Guild of Canton in a production of the musical, "Oliver." Her operatic debut was as Amahl in Indiana Opera North's production of "Amahl and the Night Visitors." Georgina graduated from John Adams High School, where she was a member of the 1999 State Champion Mock Trial Team. During high school, she was a member of the IUSB Philharmonic and the South Bend Chamber Singers, concertmistress of South Bend Youth Symphony and participated in summer music programs at Interlochen, Tanglewood Music Center and Aspen Music School. She received numerous awards including the YWCA Young Woman of the Year.
Georgina attended the Royal College of Music, London, England, where she studied with Eiddwen Harrhy, receiving a BMusic(Hons) degree in 2001. Since that time she has been a student at the IU Jacobs School of Music, where she studied with Alan Bennet. While at IU, Georgina appeared as a soloist in various concert works, including Haydn's Creation, Handel's Solomon, the B-Minor Mass of Bach, Britten's Hymn to St. Cecilia, Mendelssohn's Psalm 42, Schubert's Mass in A Flat Major, Mozart's Litenae Lauritenae K.195, the Mozart Requiem and the Brahms Deutsches Requiem. She also appeared with IU Opera Theatre as Clorinda in "Cenerentola" and Despina in "Cosi fan Tutte." She collaborated with other musicians such as the Catacoustic Consort and the Bath Street Studio and was a member of the Carmel Bach Festival Chorale. Outside the USA she appeared as a soloist in England, Wales, Romania and Greece.
Georgina loved flying and was a skilled and experienced pilot. She received her private pilot license in 2000 and went on to earn her twin engine and IFR ratings. She enjoyed skiing and sailing, was an avid reader and loved being with her family.
On Georgina's behalf, the family wishes to thank the many people who were so important in her life, her friends and teachers and in particular Alan Bennet, John Poole, William Jon Gray and the faculty and musicians of the IU Jacobs School of Music, Eidwenn Harrhy and the faculty and fellow students of the Royal College of Music, Virginia Morrow, and flying instructor Ron Burns.
Georgina is survived by her parents, Louise Addicott and Yatish Joshi and brothers Tenzing and Avatar of South Bend, Indiana; her grandparents Ray and Marjorie Addicott of Canton, Ohio, and Ramagauri Joshi of Mumbai, India; aunts and uncles Virginia and Bill Albanese, Akron, Ohio, Vivienne Moffat, Canton, Ohio, and Simon Addicott, Columbus, Ohio, Prakash and Anjali Joshi, Pragna Joshi and Harsha and Himanshu Bhatt, Mumbai, India; cousins in the USA, Peter and Alex Albanese and Sarah and Heydon Moffat and in India, Deepa, Jimish and Khushali Joshi and Meghana and Anish Bhatt. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, J.P. Joshi and uncle Dilip Joshi, both of Mumbai, India.
Contributions in her memory should be directed to either the IU Foundation (Georgina Joshi Memorial Fund to benefit the IU Jacobs School of Music), P.O. Box 500, Bloomington, IN 47402, or to the Georgina Joshi Memorial Fund at the Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, London SW7, England.
In lieu of a religious service, the family has asked friends to celebrate Georgina's life through concerts, one in Bloomington, Indiana, on April 30th, 7 p.m. at Auer Hall on the campus of Indiana University, and another at a later date in South Bend, Indiana. The family will be at home on Saturday, April 29th, from noon to 6 p.m. to receive visitors. Many thanks for all of the kindness and support we have received.
Georgina was kind and generous, talented yet humble, intelligent and beautiful - she was incredible. We will hold her in our hearts forever.
Merle E. Hardy
The family of Merle E. Hardy mourns his passing. Born October 2, 1926 in Bloomington, to Charles E. Hardy and Goldie (Lake) Hardy.
Entered into rest April 10, 2006, at his home in Worthington, Surrounded by family.
His memory will be cherished by his children, Kay Schrieber of Palm Springs, CA; Patrick Hardy of Worthington, IN; Star Hardy of Worthington, IN; and former wife and best friend, Rosie Neff, also of Worthington IN.
He was blessed with 3 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Merle was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served honorably overseas during World War II. He was a member of American Legion post 106 (Worthington) and a lifetime member of VFW post 1771 (Worthington.) He was one of only two surviving veterans from WWII at the post.
Services for the family will be private.
Wilma Ruth Crody
Wilma Ruth Crody, 77, of Linton, passed away March 2, 2006, at home surrounded by family.
Born Wilma Ruth Tribbey, January 31, 1929, to Sylvia Chipman Tribbey and Troy Tribbey in Highland Township, Greene County, Indiana.
Before retiring, she worked as a secretary at Purdue University, Calumet campus, Hammond, Indiana; and at the University of Houston, Clear Lake campus, Clear Lake, Texas.
Predeceased by brother, Marlon Tribbey; and son, Kenneth Lloyd Crody, killed in 1972 serving in Viet Nam.
Survived by her husband of 59 years, Guy W. Crody, Linton; daughter, Beverly O’Brien of Santa Fe, Texas; sons, David Crody of League City, Texas, and Kevin Crody of La Marque, Texas. Grandchildren, Kenneth and Jason O’Brien, and Krista Crody; great-grandchildren, Kayla O’Brien and Jason O’Brien Jr., Loretta and Gary Crody and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted graveside, 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 6, 2006, at the Walker cemetery, with Pastor Jerry Ross officiating.
Jean Ann Frazer Behney
Jean Ann Frazer Behney passed away Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006, at her home. She was born Nov. 30, 1957, to Robert D. and Bonnie Shaw Frazer in Indianapolis, IN. She was the beloved wife of Dr. Laurence Behney and loving mother to her children, Monica, Allison, and Nicholas Behney, all of Indianapolis. Other survivors include her siblings, Shawna Frazer-Klopfer (Tibor), Laura Peters (Brian), Jim Frazer (Kathy), and Sarah Sullivan (John); and their children, Ben, Jon, and Elizabeth Klopfer, Daniel and Erica Peters, Stephen, Erin, and Emily Frazer, and Daniel and Anna Sullivan; mother-in-law, Jewel Behney; brother-in-law, Bruce Behney (Joanna); sister-in-law, Lorraine (Ron) McDonald; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, her Aunt BJ, and infant son, Lucas. Her valiant struggle with breast cancer was an inspiration to all who knew her.
Jean Ann graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1976 and Indiana University in 1980. She was a teacher, a writer, and a caring friend to all who knew her. She treasured the years she spent living in Oklahoma and Texas, where she and Larry reared their children. She was very involved at the children's schools and the local Methodist church, teaching art and directing children's plays. She also wrote articles for the Spearman, Texas, Reporter-Statesman.
The Behneys moved to Bloomington, IN, in 1996, where Jean Ann fulfilled a multitude of roles: wife, mother, school volunteer, and teacher, and she also began studies as a graduate student at the IU School of Education. Over the next few years, Jean Ann taught many courses at the IU School of Education and received her Ed.D. degree in May '04. Jean Ann's professional life was dedicated to the teaching of adolescents and an abiding love of literature. In addition to being a middle and high school classroom teacher in several states, she took leadership roles in developing special literature projects for adolescents in juvenile detention programs and in rural settings. At Indiana University, she taught classes to prepare teachers to use Young Adult Literature, incorporate reading instruction into all high school classes, and to work with at-risk readers. Her doctoral research focused on ways to more effectively match students to books that could make a difference for them.
Jean Ann's Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, January 23, at 11:00 a.m. at the Broad Ripple United Methodist Church following a private burial. In lieu of flowers please send memorial contributions to the IU School of Education, Wendell W. Wright Education Bldg., Rm 2114, Bloomington, IN 47405 or Indy Reads Literacy Program, Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library, P.O. Box 211, Indianapolis, IN 46206. The family would like to thank Jean Ann's wonderful doctors and St. Francis Home Hospice for their friendship, support, and understanding.
Jeffery Allen Boram
The family of Jeffery Allen Boram mourns his passing. Born June 12, 1959 in Indianapolis to Edna C. Browne and Ernest W. Boram. Entered peacefully into rest January 12, 2006, at his residence in Jasonville, surrounded by family at the age of 46.
His memory will be cherished by his siblings: Lloyd Speas Jr. of Spencer, Debbie G. (Mike) Martin of Freedom, Dale W. (Jennifer) Browne of Sullivan, Larry J. (Patty) Browne of Linton, and Rhonda K. (Scotty) Stevenson of Linton.
Jeffery was blessed with 5 children: Tabitha J. Woods, Jeffery A. (Shea) Boram Jr., Brandon M. Boram, all of which reside in Jasonville, and Houston A. Boram of Lewis, and step-daughter Misty Dawn Eslinger of Jasonville. He was also blessed with 9 grandchildren.
There will be a visitation service on Monday, January 16, 2006, from 4-8 p.m. at the Lebanon Baptist Church, in Midland.
Funeral services will also be conducted at the Lebanon Baptist Church on Tuesday, January 17 at 11 a.m. Larry Watters and Brother Zimmerman will be officiating the services.
Memorial contributions may be made to Edna C. Brown.
Barbara Ellis
Barbara Ellis, formerly of Solsberry, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, January 5th, 2006, at the Baptist Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born to Charles and Opal Boyer on June 28, 1951, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Mike Boyer. She is survived by her husband, Steve Ellis, whom she married
June 6th, 1987. Also surviving is her Godmother, Isa Titus, and Nieces Heather, Amy and Carly.
Barbara graduated from Seymour High School, Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1969. She was one of the founding members of the Hoosier Hills Chrysalis Community, where she served as Community Lay Director and Emmaus Walk Lay Director. She also served on Music Teams, Kitchen Teams, Clown Ministry Team and in many other capacities. She and Steve were the Lay Directors of the first Chrysalis Flight at Camp Indi-Co-So in 1999. She was a Children's Leader for the Bible Study Fellowship Women's Evening Group in Bloomington for many years. Barbara passionately lived life serving her Lord as she was called. She taught English in the mission field of China for two summers.
Barbara attended Ivy Tech College in Bloomington for 2 years before being led to Johnson Bible College in Knoxville. She obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Bible and Counseling in May of 2005 and was presently working on her Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.
She and Steve lived and loved their life to the fullest. They enjoyed time in the mountains, time with their special dogs, Hannah and Shanna, and time back home in Indiana with family and friends.
A special Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 14, 2006, at 10:30 a.m. at Bond Chapel United Methodist Church, located 12 miles west of Orleans on Vincennes Road. A Celebration will also be held in Bloomington for the Emmaus Community at a later date. In lieu of flowers, you may send memorial contributions to Johnson Bible College, 7900 Johnson Drive, Knoxvile, Tennessee, 37998, designating gifts to the Barbara Ellis Scholarship Fund or the Barbara Ellis Medical Expense Fund.
James Edward Clemens
James Edward Clemens passed from this life peacefully, at home, under the care of Southern Care hospice on Monday, December 26, 2005.
Born June 26, 1926, in Bloomington, Indiana, he was the son of Obert and Edna Clemens.
James was a WWII Veteran of the Army’s 11th Cavalry Armored Division. He served honorably in the Battle of the Bulge, Invasion of Normandy, and at Omaha Beach. After 30 years of service to the City of Bloomington, he retired.
Predeceased by both parents; son Michael Edward Clemens; brother Obert “Red” Clemens.
He is survived by his sister Betty McGlothin of Bloomington; children Debbie (James) Dayhuff, Jimmy (Donna) Clemens, Pamela (Mike) Hale, and Katrina Clemens-Johnson all of Bloomington, and Teresa (Bill) Hodges of Ellettsville; 17 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 3 nephews; 1 niece; and a good friend Leslie Chapman.
Special thanks to caregiver and friends Annie and Dennis Watts, Pastor Karla Norton and the Southern Care staff.
A private memorial service for the family will be conducted. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in James’ name may be made to Southern Care Hospice.
Frank Korn
Frank J Korn, MD, of Bloomington, IN, passed away at his residence Tuesday morning (March 20) of complications due to pancreatic cancer. A retired GP physician, avid reader and poet, dog advocate, loyal friend and loving father, Frank touched many lives with his generous sense of humor, humility and passion for good food and travel. He was a youthful 67 years old.
His two surviving children - Ann Marie Korn of Parchment, Michigan and Derrick J Korn of Brooklyn, New York - request any contributions to be made to Bloomington Hospice (P.O. Box 1149, Bloomington, IN 47402) or the Canine Companions for Independence (www.caninecompanions.org or National HQ address: P.O. Box 446, Santa Rosa, CA 95402-0446).
A funeral service will be held to celebrate his life at his Bloomington residence on Tuesday, April 10, starting at 3pm. Please contact his son Derrick at derrickbrenner@yahoo.com for any additional information. Nathan Butler Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.
