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Daniel D. Bowman
Daniel D. Bowman, age 57, a former Ellettsville, Indiana resident who more recently lived in Ben Wheeler, Texas, passed away Monday, April 04, 2011 following a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born July 21, 1953 in Gosport, Indiana to Dernal and Veneta (Livingston) Bowman, and graduated from Edgewood High School in 1971. After graduating High School, he spent the next 20 years honorably serving his country in the United States Air Force before retiring with the rank of Master Sergeant. He returned to the Ellettsville community and worked with his brother Ben at Bowmans Garage until he moved to Texas to be close to his beloved Grandchildren.
Dan was a devoted Father and Papaw, and enjoyed cooking, reading, and spending time with his family. He worked as a millworker at Cassity & Jones until his battle with cancer made him too ill to continue working. Throughout his fight with cancer, he was lovingly cared for by his daughter-in-law and grandchildren, who were his heart and strength.
Dan is survived by his son, Daniel Bowman ll of Texas; daughter, Elizabeth Bowman of Georgia; daughter-in law, Erica Bowman of Texas; five grandchildren, Daniel Bowman lll, Thomas Bowman, Christina Bowman, Sydney Bass, and Jaylee Bass; three brothers; Ben Bowman of Ellettsville, Joe (Brenda) Bowman of Gosport, and Sam (Carrie) Bowman of Spencer; six sisters; Beverly (Denver) Wrightsman of Spencer, Lois (D.C.) Powell and Lydia (Bo) Mason of Bloomington, Leah (Gary) Leeman of Arcadia, Patty (Louis) Leeman of Morgantown, Susan (Scott) Addie of Gosport, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Sue (Mitchell) Bowman, daughter Christina Lynn Bowman, and brothers Loren and Jim Bowman.
Funeral services will be held at Chandler Funeral Home on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with Brother Gary Leeman and Brother Charles Townsend officiating. Burial is to follow at Liberty cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, April 8, 2011 from 4-8.
E.J. ‘John’ Lair
John Lair, 87, of Bloomington died Tuesday, August 28, 2007, at the Bloomington Hospital.
He was born on January 20, 1920, in Des Moines, Iowa, the only child of Charles E. and M. Deborah Miller Lair. He grew up in West Des Moines and was a 1938 graduate of Valley High School.
In April 1942, he was inducted into the Army, entering active service as a Tech 4 with the 77 Evac Hospital, remaining with that unit through the North African Campaign in Algeria, French Morocco and Tunisia and through the European Theater, which began with a landing on Utah Beach on D-Day, and progressed through Northern France, the Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. He was awarded a Purple Heart Medal and received his discharge in August 1945.
After the war, he joined relatives in Arizona, received his B.A. in Psychology from UCLA in 1954, and during the next few years added Masters Degrees in Psychology and Education to enhance his teaching career in high school science in San Diego, San Francisco and Phoenix, Arizona. Later he entered the doctoral program in English Literature at the University of Colorado, Boulder and completed the course requirements before accepting a teaching position in New York at New Rochelle High School. It was in New Rochelle, where he taught for several years, that he became convinced that high school students and literature formed a most agreeable classroom and career combination for him.
In 1962, while attending a summer program in Literature, at the University of London to update his teaching certification, he met his future wife, Nancy. A few years later, he moved to Indiana to begin a doctoral program in Folklore at Indiana University while substitute teaching at MCCSC. Nancy and John were married
at the First Presbyterian Church in Lexington, KY in 1966, moved to Brown County in 1970, and 10-year-old Jay joined the family in 1973. John taught at Smithville High School two years, transferred to BHSN when it opened in 1972, and remained there until his retirement in 1988.
He was a member of the Unitarian-Universalist Church of Bloomington.
Survivors include his wife Nancy Chambers Lair, of Bloomington; one son, Raymond Jay Lair, his wife Michelle McLain Lair, and her son William King, Solsberry; three grandchildren: Joshua Jay Lair, Bloomington; Sarah Elizabeth Lair, Solsberry; Rebekah Nalynn Lair, Freedom; and one great-grandson, Hayden Jay Lair, Bloomington.
At his request services will be private with Reverend Bill Breeden officiating.
The family will receive friends at the Lair home in Bloomington, Saturday, September 15th from 4-7 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the MCCSC Foundation or to WildCare, Inc. Bloomington, or to a charity of choice.
Raymond N. Seaman
Raymond N. Seaman, 84, died September 21, 2007 at Garden Villa in Bloomington. He was born on October 3, 1922 in Battlecreek, Michigan to Clifford H. and Theda (Leininger) Seaman. He grew up in Fort Wayne. Raymond served in the Navy during WWII and then attended Indiana University earning a B.S. in graphic arts and marketing. He was employed by Didier Printing in Fort Wayne and prior to retirement did election printing in five counties, including Allen. Raymond is survived by Martha (Cash) Seaman, his wife of 60 years; son R. Keith Seaman of Florida and his family; daughter Carol M. Seaman and her daughters Amelia Seaman Deibert and Marta Seaman Deibert; and great-granddaughter Monet Deibert. He was predeceased by his parents, his sister Kathryn, and brothers Norman and Robert.
A Memorial Service will be conducted by Pastor Lyle McKee at St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 3800 E. Third Street, Bloomington, on Sunday, September 23rd at 3 pm. Visitation will immediately follow at the Tree Suite Garden, on the mezzanine level of the Indiana University Memorial Union from 4 – 6 pm.
A second visitation will be held at the Trinity English Lutheran Church, Chapel Lounge, 405 W. Wayne St, Fort Wayne on October 6 from 10 am – 12 pm. A committal service will take place that afternoon at Lindenwood cemetery, Chapel of the Woods from 3 – 3:30 pm, followed by a private inurnment.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations payable to the Ft. Wayne Community School Foundation (1200 S. Clinton Street, Ft. Wayne Indiana 46802) in memory of Raymond N. Seaman, to be used towards an educational fund to benefit students of the arts at Northside High School.
Ruth Feiman Goldstein
Ruth Feiman Goldstein, born May 24, 1925 in Canton, Ohio to Joseph A. Feiman and Eva M. Rosenbaum, entered into rest September 18, 2007 at her Bloomington home surrounded by family.
Survived by husband of 60 years, Bob Goldstein; daughters, Barbara Bonchek and husband Steve Bonchek, Judie Goldstein and husband Tom Flynn; sister, Carol Jean Feinstein and husband Manley Feinstein; grandchildren, Fern Bonchek, Sasha Goldstein, Risa Flynn, Ella Flynn; sister-in-law, Gloria Abrams.
Predeceased by parents; sons, Richard and David Goldstein.
Ruth was a member of Congregation Beth Shalom since 1987, served as Vice Chair Precinct Committee Person, member of the Planning Committee Monroe County Democratic Women, past president of Hadassah chapter.
A memorial service will take place 1:00 p.m. Thursday September 20, 2007 at Congregation Beth Shalom, 3750 East Third Street, Bloomington, with Rabbi Mira Wasserman officiating.
Rosalyn M. Jones
Rosalyn M. Jones, 83, of Gosport, passed away at IU Health, Bloomington Hospital on Thursday, June 2, 2011.
She was born on September 2, 1927 in Bloomington to Lee Ike Young and Margarite (Taylor) Young. Rosalyns passion in life was caring for her family and playing piano. She gave piano lesions for 30 years at the Smith and Holden music store in Bloomington. In those years she transferred her love for music into her students. Years later she would receive a call or a card in the mail from a student to let her know what an impact her teaching made in their lives. She would make comment that the world would be a sad place without the arts.
Rosalyn is survived by her son, Phillip Jones of Gosport; daughter, Sheryl Jones of Martinsville; grandchildren, Angela and Theddy Bungcayao of Charlestown, IN, Jessica and Ronnie Little of Aurora, IL and Melissa Jones; seven grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son; and sister, Judy Rumple.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Chandler Funeral Home-Whitaker Chapel in Gosport with Brother Steve Baker officiating. Burial is to follow at Gosport cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday, June 6, 2011 from 5-9 at the funeral home.
Bradley Ray Pearman
To reference the largeness of my fathers’ life would be trite. Dad was merely a man and susceptible, as are we all, to the unfortunate condition of being a frail human.
Among the greatest gifts that our Maker has given us is expression of our own will. As we gather today, it is the alignment of freedom that we should embrace and not humanly grief. We should delight in the freedom of The Father, to create the man we know as Brad, and the Freedom of MY father to lead a life such that we are unified as a family today.
Dad had dedicated his time here to the betterment of me and of us. From music in the park, Christmas lights in the town triangle, and a refreshed library to an updated school system and active theater, dad has selflessly worked to attain a kinship with all who desire to better themselves and thereby better the neighborhood we all live in. In all of his endeavors, Dad needed much help with his greatest undertaking which was raising me. It truly does take a village to raise a child because it took everyone here to raise me. In an eerie sense, dad always knew his time here would be shorter than he liked, and now it is time for all of us to repay him. Just as it took all of you to embrace the good that dad brought to this community, it will take all of us to perpetuate his strength in me for his footprints are larger than I could ever hope to fill. I have always found my fortitude in the values that everyone here has imparted in me and I ask that you help me still to become a man of my father’s legacy.
Dad has a very unique relationship with his Maker - a relationship that is based in knowledge and intellect that many of us will never grasp. I only hope that we all may construct as peaceful a home as Dad’s natural connections have. Dad’s association with our Mother Earth and the people who pass through our lives is uncanny. He had an unassuming ability to level with people of great power and people working on an hourly wage with one goal…to unite us all as family. This extended sense of family and community has led many of you here today and I pray may lead you all to peace and fulfillment as we part. Though Dad did not exude piety, his actions were always of a grateful heart. I truly hope that we all can experience such a connection to our surroundings and that you all help me to realize the shadow that I am so honored to walk in.
It is necessary that we all grieve singularly, and in individual ways. But for dad’s life to fulfill a purpose, I hope that we all may grieve together and briefly. Dad surely is mad at all of us as he sees we are gathered and sad on his behalf. I have a great hope that as this family carries on after today we will remain close. But more than anything I hope that the life of my father will strike a chord in all of us that we may become a tighter knit family and more selfless community.
More at ease in boots and jeans than a tie, dad was willing to work for harmony in our community, but when needed would still get dirty in any boardroom in the county if it meant greater opportunity for any of us. Dad has reaped much pride from his friends and family because he would give his all for any of us. This characteristic is common amongst us because we are family and I hope that his peaceful passing can solidify our commitment to each other. The work that dad did for all of us will hopefully model the work we all do in our community and bring peace to our families.
I have had many experiences in the past few days that have solidified my belief that Dad’s connection to nature surpasses my understanding. From nighthawks pausing their migration at our home to the clouds parting as the hearse carted his body away, I have realized that not only is dad in every hummingbird on our porch, but so is the mystery which makes life such a wonder. The awe created by our surroundings is evidence of the doings of our Maker and the wonder of life. Dad concreted us all in the awe he perpetuated in this community both in physical structures and communal systems that benefit everyone who passes through this town. In dad’s world, we will never be gauged by the way we are, but rather by what we do. May all of our actions represent the love he felt for us and for everyone he met.
I will miss dad but I know I will see him frequently and so will you. In every flower and tree you pass in your garden or along the road, dad will be ever-present and shining on us all. I hope that all of you will rejoice with me in the presence that dad has left us and in the presence that will strike us from time to time in natural phenomenon. I want all of you, my family, to know that every migrating crane and shooting star will elicit from me the mantra “fly papa fly” because I know that now there is a family that needs his strength and commitment more than us.
George C. Gritton
George C. Gritton, 70, died at his home in Paoli, Indiana on Thursday July 12, 2007, after a lengthy illness. He was a graduate of Manuel High School, Indianapolis, and honorably served in the US Army during the Korean War.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Virginia L. (Geni) Gritton. Loving Step Father to Kimberlee J. (Ernie) Hofman of Evansville, IN; Terry J. (Frank) Peak of Indianapolis; Rex Butler of Alpine, Texas; Nancy L. (Rev. Galen) Judy of Bloomfield, IN; and Anastasia Carroll of Indianapolis, IN.
Loving Great-Grandfather to Gabriel E. Judy of San Antonio, Texas; Andrew and Paul Brannon of California. Loving brother to Dallas (Barbara) Gritton of Greenwood, IN; Brother-In-Law to Chet Coy and several nieces and nephews. His parents Aubrey and Elizabeth Gritton, and sister, Barbara A. Coy preceded him in death.
Graveside committal service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at ALL SAINTS ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH cemetery, 6004 Fairfax Rd (corner of Fairfax and Dillman Road) in Bloomington, IN.
Family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to ALL SAINTS ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH in Memory of George.
Bradley Ray Pearman
The family of Bradley Ray Pearman mourns his passing. Born March 22, 1947 at Clinton, Indiana to Ray Pearman and Mona Kaufman Pearman. Entered into rest Sunday September 9, 2007 at home surrounded by family.
His memory will be cherished by wife, Susan Hanger Pearman; son, Jordan and wife, Tory Pearman of Joliet Illinois; mother Mona Kaufman Pearman of Sullivan; siblings, Doris Pierce of Sullivan, Gary Pearman of Plainfield; the decades of students he taught at Hymera Junior High School.
He is reunited in the presence of our Heavenly Father with dad, Ray Pearman; all of his ancestors.
A celebration of his life will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 15, 2007 at the American Legion, Bashaw-Roth Post 106, Commercial Street Worthington. Interment will take place in a private service at Worthington cemetery.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to Worthington-Jefferson Township Public Library, 26 North Commercial Street, Worthington IN 47471 or Shawnee Theatre, PO Box 22, Bloomfield IN 47424.
Norman D. Beeks
The family of Norman D. Beeks mourns his passing. Born May 5, 1930 at Andrews, Indiana to Wilbur Beeks and Cleo Aldridge Beeks. Entered into rest September 26, 2007 at his Jasonville home surrounded by family.
His memory will be cherished by wife, Brenda Ann Beeks; children, Thomas Beeks, Pam Maples, Cindy (Eugene) McNeil, Pat (Jay) Auxier, Laura Knox, Dawn Beeks; sisters, Anna Osborn, Norma (Dorman) Blair, Bonnie (Wilbert) Sibold, Barbara (Darl) Collins.
His faith will be carried on by 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren.
He is reunited in the presence of our Heavenly Father with both parents; sons, Alan Beeks, Randy Beeks; all of his ancestors.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Friday September 28, 2007 at Jasonville Assembly of God, 339 West Main Street, Jasonville, Indiana.
A second visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Saturday September 29, 2007 at Gethsemane Ministries Church, 2239 Hartman Street, Huntington, Indiana.
Funeral service will be conducted 4:00 p.m. at the church with Pastor Worlie Newsome, Jr. officiating.
Burial will follow in the family plot of Riverside cemetery, Andrews Indiana, with military honors accorded by V.F.W. Post 2689.
Dr. Robert W. Linnemeier
Dr. Robert Linnemeier, 88 of Bloomington, died peacefully Friday, September 28th, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born July 16, 1919, in Goodland, IN, the oldest son of Rev. Oscar W. Linnemeier and Luellen (Boltemeier) Linnemeier. He served in the Army Air Corps during the Second World War. He received his B.S. from Indiana University, Bloomington, and his D.D.S. from the IU School of Dentistry in Indianapolis.
His dental office was on Kirkwood, and many will remember his daily strolls through the area while smoking his customary cigar, whereupon he was affectionately dubbed “The Mayor of Kirkwood”. He was a devoted family man and a kind-hearted friend to many. He was a fanatic golfer (rain and snow rarely deterred him). He loved large trees, well tailored suits, the music of Bach and the books of Thoreau.
He was actively involved in his community. At various times, he was President of many organizations, including the Bloomington Redevelopment Commission, the Monroe County Mental Health Association, the Boys Club, the United Fund, the IU Varsity Club, and the Bloomington Branch of the Indiana Dental Association. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club and the Bloomington Country Club, and served for many years as a bank director of Fifth Third Bank.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Linnemeier, and her sister, Lena Timerson; his sister, Margaret Copple (Bill); his children, John Linnemeier (Marcia), Dr. Allen Linnemeier (Kathy), Dr. Richard Linnemeier (Christine), Philip Linnemeier (Paula), Susanne Kindred, Anita Shade (Emily), and Lena Linnemeier; his grandchildren, Emily Sylvester (William), Meghan Linnemeier, Jacques Linnemeier, Thea Linnemeier, Micah Linnemeier, Claire Linnemeier, Joseph Linnemeier and Anna Kindred; and his great-grandchildren, Samuel Sylvester and Jackson Harris.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Jane Linnemeier; his brothers Norman and Donald; and his sisters Lois Carmichael and Helen Gade.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church Columbarium Fund or to Bloomington Hospice.
There will be a memorial service at 2 p.m. on October 9, at the First United Methodist Church.
A. Peter Fraenkel
A. Peter Fraenkel lost his lengthy struggle against Alzheimer’s disease on April 20 of this year. Today he is being moved from the Mausoleum Chapel at Valhalla Memory Gardens to his final resting place in an outdoor Private Estate at Valhalla.
Mr. Fraenkel first came to Indiana University Bloomington to pursue undergraduate studies in physics and mathematics at the personal invitation of I.U. President Herman B Wells.
He and President Wells had met in South America while Mr. Fraenkel was a senior in high school. President Wells was visiting several Latin American countries on behalf of the American Good Neighbor Policy. Mr. Fraenkel had been selected to serve as the bilingual interpreter during the high level government negotiations.
At Indiana University, Mr. Fraenkel was rewarded for his superior academic performance by election to membership in Phi Beta Kappa.
Only two and a half years after his arrival in Bloomington, he graduated in physics and mathematics with highest honors.
Because of his stellar academic achievements, he was offered full scholarships for graduate school by three universities that included Harvard, Princeton, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.). Mr. Fraenkel accepted the scholarship from Harvard University.
When President Wells was asked by General Lucius Clay to head the Education and Cultural Affairs Branch of the U.S. Occupation of Germany following World War II, Mr. Fraenkel, who had been born and raised in Berlin, joined President Wells as his assistant and adviser.
After the mission in Berlin had been completed, President Wells persuaded Mr. Fraenkel to return to Indiana University as his executive assistant in the President’s Office. One of the major highlights during these years at I.U. was a journey together with President of Notre Dame University, Theodore M. Hesburgh, to South America on behalf of U.S. President John F. Kennedy. The purpose of this assignment was to evaluate the quality and progress of U.S. Peace Corps initiatives.
Mr. Fraenkel remained at Indiana University until six months prior to President Wells’ retirement at which time he joined the executive staff of the Ford Foundation in New York City with the title of International Representative.
At the Ford Foundation, Mr. Fraenkel enjoyed a long and distinguished career. He established and directed Ford Foundation Offices and Programs, with residences in four South American countries as well as in Europe, with headquarters in Madrid, Spain. Between assignments abroad, he and his wife Karen resided in New York City.
After many productive years with the Ford Foundation dealing with international higher education government officials and administrators, Mr. Fraenkel returned to Indiana University Bloomington at the personal request of President John W. Ryan.
At I.U., he remained actively involved in U.S- Spanish relationships. Until and following his retirement, he was frequently summoned to lend his expertise and vision as Advisor to major foundations and banking institutions in both Latin America and Spain.
