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HARRISON COUNTY, INDIANA
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CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 03/29/2000
Maxwell E. Allen Jr., 60, Georgetown, died Monday, March 27, at Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services in New Albany. He was a former head bartender at the old Hasenour's Restaurant in Louisville, where he worked 25 years, Seelbach Hilton bartender emeritus in Louisville, an Air Force and Army veteran and a member of the Filson Club. Survivors include his wife, the former Dorothy G. Dethy; two sons, Maxwell E. Allen III and Kevin J. Kiesler; three daughters, Beverly G. Hack, Linda M. and Sister Dolores Ann Kiesler; and a grandchild. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 29, after 10 a.m. at Kraft Funeral Service in New Albany. The funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. The body will be cremated. The family suggests memorial gifts to the American Heart Association or Sisters of St. Benedict in Ferdinand.
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CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY - 08/08/2007
John J. Arnold Jr., 81, Elizabeth, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007, at Hospice of Louisville. Born May 26, 1926, in Louisville, he was the son of John J. and Emily Manning Arnold. He was a retired equipment operator for CSX Railroad, a farmer, a World War II veteran of the Marine Corps, and a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Elizabeth, VFW 3281 in New Albany, American Legion Hornickel Post in Elizabeth and Knights of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his wife, Tempie Long Arnold; two sons, John and Mark Arnold; and a brother, Don Arnold. Survivors include four daughters, Stephanie Faith of Laconia, Pam Wall of Indianapolis, and Melissa Steele and Cynthia Donat, both of Louisville; a brother, Gilbert Arnold of Louisville; two sisters, Mary Stark of Louisville and Evelyn Regan of Shawnee Mission, Kan.; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation: Thursday, Aug. 2, from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 3, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 4, after 8 a.m. at Gehlbach & Royse Funeral Home in Corydon. Rosary service: Friday, Aug. 3, at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral: Saturday, Aug. 4, at 10 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Elizabeth with burial in the church cemetery. Military honors: Performed at the grave site. Officiant: Father Dan Atkins. Pallbearers: Michael Miller, Derrick Arnold, Bradley Knear, Pat Regan, Gilbert Arnold and Greg Irwin. The family suggests memorial gifts to St. Peter's Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 03/14/1990
The body of Mark A. Arnold, 32, was found by friends Tuesday afternoon at his home at 1511 Dutch Street in Corydon. Harrison County Coroner Paul Cesar said Arnold died of a gunshot wound, and the case is being investigated. Cesar said Arnold apparently died between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. Monday. Cesar said there was no evidence of foul play. The body was taken to the Harrison County Morgue but no autopsy was performed. Arnold was a native of Elizabeth, an employee of Snyder Construction Co. and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include a son Derrick Arnold; a daughter, Angela N. Arnold; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Arnold of Elizabeth; a brother, Don J. Arnold of Elizabeth and four sisters: Stephanie Faith of Laconia, Pamela Wall of Indianapolis, Melissa McRae and Cynthia Arnold, both of Elizabeth. The body is at Gehlbach-Royse Funeral Home in Corydon. Visitation will be after 6 p.m. today. Funeral arrangements were incomplete this morning.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 03/21/1990
The funeral for Mark A. Arnold, 32, who died March 12, was Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Elizabeth. Father Harry Tully officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery, and pallbearers were: Greg and Lilburn Irwin III, James Bailey, Gilbert Arnold, Paul Starks and Kevin Tuell. Gehlbach & Royse Funeral Home in Corydon was in charge of the arrangements.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 11/14/1923
Mrs. Agnes Bachman, wife of Joseph Bachman, died Monday at her home near Lanesville, after a long illness of dropsy. The deceased was fifty-five years of age and besides her husband is survived by two sons, George and John Schueler by a former marriage. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at the Catholic church conducted by Father Baron and the burial was in the Catholic cemetery.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 11/29/1939
Mrs. Celeste Bachman, wife of Herman Bachman, died at their home at Lanesville about noon Monday, November 27, following a lingering illness. Several months ago, she submitted to a surgical operation and her condition gradually became worse. Mrs. Bachman was thirty-two years, eight months and sixteen days of age. She was the daughter of Mrs. Lorena Messin and the late Charles Messin and was born and reared in the community in which she died. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and a highly esteemed woman. Funeral services were held this (Wednesday) morning at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, conducted by the Rev. Clement Hunger. Interment was in the church cemetery. Besides her husband and her mother she leaves a son, Herman Bachman, Jr. and three daughters, Mary Louise, Melba Rose and Kathleen Bachman.

CORYDON REPUBLICAN OBITUARY – 03/17/1904
Resolution of Respect
Whereas, it has pleased God in his infinite wisdom, to remove from our midst our brother, Henry Bachman, who departed this life Monday, March 7, at the age of 72 years and two months. Whereas, by his death, “The Lanesville Mutual Aid Society” has lost a good and faithful member (a charter member) and the entire community a good citizen, and his wife and children a kind, loving and Christian husband and father; be it, therefore, Resolved, That we deeply deplore the loss of such a good member, of noble character and good qualities; and we extend our hearty sympathy to the bereft wife, children and relatives in their bereavement; while words may be of little good, may our true and brotherly love, fully show memories of our dearly departed brother, and aid, to his living wife and children. Resolved, that these resolutions be entered on our minute book; that a copy be sent to the bereft family, and to each of the county papers for publication, and that our charter be draped in mourning for thirty days.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 03/16/1904
Our beloved and esteemed friend, Henry Bachmann, who departed this life on Monday afternoon, March 7, 1904, was born January 7th, 1832, in the village of Bondorf, State of Baden, Germany. He immigrated with his parents to this country about 55 years ago. They landed in New Orleans, La., where he remained 2-1/2 years, working near the famous French Market, on his shoemaker trade. After that they moved to Louisville, Ky., where he got married to Miss Magdalena Tash. It’s now over 40 years since he lived near Louisville. Mr. Bachmann possessed, among his weak, many good qualities he was only too liberal and too good for his own good, was a true and faithful member of the Catholic Church, and a great benefactor and a great friend and admirer of religious literature. Deceased leaves a pious and devoted wife, four sons and three daughters, also three brothers. One of his brothers is a divine minister of the Gospel; is at present Chaplain at the celebrated St. Anthony Hospital, on Barrett Ave., in Louisville, Ky. It is Rev. Father Englebert M. Bachmann. At the funeral of his deceased brother (H. Bachmann), on Wednesday, March 9, he assisted Father A. Peckskamp, celebrated the solemn Requiem (High Mass), and Father Peckskamp delivered an able funeral sermon. The funeral was very largely attended by his many friends, and also by the members of the “Lanesville Mutual Aid Society,” of which benevolent order he was a charter and faithful member. Our sympathy to the bereaved family.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 05/14/1941
Herman J. Bachman hanged himself early last Saturday morning in the Harrison County Jail where he was being held on charges of issuing a fraudulent check. He was thirty-eight years of age. His body was found by Sheriff Ray LaHue when he went to his cell early Saturday morning. His feet were doubled under him and his neck was resting on a strand of wire. The piece of wire, used in the jail as a towel rack, had served as the noose for Mr. Bachman in his tragic action. It was thought that the death occurred between three and four o’clock a.m. Zerry Wallot, the only other occupant of the jail Friday night, said that Mr. Bachman had been alive and awake at three o’clock. Earlier in the evening he had been whistling and laughing and had conferred with Earl Rissler, who had been driving one of the two trucks that he had been operating at the Dupont powder plant construction projects in Charlestown. It was known however that he had been in financial difficulties, although he had been receiving a good income for some time. Funeral services were held Monday at 8:00 o’clock a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church at Lanesville conducted by Rev. Clement Hunger. Interment was in St. Mary Cemetery. He was born in Franklin Township November 12, 1902, the son of the late Severin Bachman and Matilda Bachman Himmelhaver. He worked with his father in road construction and other contracting work and for several years had operated a trucking business. He was united in marriage to Miss Celeste Messin, who preceded him in death two years ago. Mr. Bachman is survived by one son, Herman Jr. and three daughters, Mary, Melba and Kathleen. The children have been making their home with their grandmother, Mrs. Lorena Messin. He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Samuel Himmelhaver, two brothers, Joseph H. Bachman and Stephen Bachman, and two sisters, Mrs. Edward (Gertrude) Ehalt and Mrs. Wilford (Marie) Day, all of Franklin Township.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 04/03/1935
Joseph Bachman, a retired farmer of Franklin Township, passed away last Wednesday afternoon at three o’clock at the Little Sisters Home in Louisville, where he had been making his home for several months. Mr. Bachman was seventy-eight years of age. He was a member of the Catholic Church and Mutual Aid Society of Lanesville. He was caretaker of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and cemetery at Lanesville for a number of years. The body was brought to Gehlbach & Resch’s Funeral Home in Corydon where it was prepared for burial and rested until last Friday morning. Funeral services were held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at Lanesville conducted by the Rev. Clement Hunger. Burial was in the church cemetery. Surviving are one brother, Henry Bachman, of Franklin Township, three sisters, Mrs. George Unser, of Jeffersonville, Mrs. Vincent Stemle, of Celestine, Ind., and Sister Mary Placeda, of St. Bernard, Ohio, and two stepsons, John and Geo. Schueler of this county. The deceased was married twice, both wives preceding him in death.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 07/21/1909
Mrs. Magdalena Bachman, widow of the late Henry Bachman, died almost suddenly Saturday morning at 3 o’clock of violent hemorrhage, at the home of her son, Joseph F. Bachman, near Lanesville, at the age of 71 years, 9 months and 21 days. She has been ailing for several years but was up and about and worked hard most of the time. Her husband, who was well known in Harrison County, New Albany and Louisville, died over five years ago. The deceased was born in the Province Hanover, Prussia, Germany. She came to this county when a girl. She was a kind and loving wife and mother and a pious Catholic Christian and had many friends. Two sons and daughters and many relatives and friends mourn the loss of “Mother” Bachman. Her children are Joseph F., John M., and Severin Bachman, of Franklin Township, Henry J. Bachman, of New Albany, Mrs. George (Theresa) Unser, of Jeffersonville, Ven. Sister Placida, of Cincinnati and Miss Elizabeth Bachman, who lived with her mother. The funeral services were held at the Catholic Church and the remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery Sunday afternoon.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 11/23/1994
James L. Baker, 52, Starlight, died of natural causes on Sunday while on a hunting trip near Milltown. He was a native of New Albany and a driver for Riverside Petroleum Co. of New Albany. Survivors include his wife, the former Ann J. Smith; two sons, Michael J. and Samuel L. Baker, both of Palmyra; a daughter, Beth A. Kane of Georgetown; his mother, Martha Baker of Floyds Knobs; and two sisters, Jane Hoff of Mansfield, Ohio, and Donna Staser of Floyds Knobs. The funeral was yesterday at St. John Catholic Church in Starlight with burial in the church cemetery. Kraft Funeral Service in New Albany handled the arrangements.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 09/13/1995
Martha Baker, 83, Galena, died Sunday at Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services in New Albany. She was a native of New Albany, the former Martha Banet. She was a retired bookkeeper for Riverside Petroleum Co. in New Albany and a member of St. Ann Altar Society, New Albany Senior Citizens and St. Mary’s Navilleton Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters, M. Jane Hoff of Mansfield, Ohio, and Donna M. Staser of Floyds Knobs; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The funeral will be today (Wednesday) at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Navilleton Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. A prayer service was held yesterday at Kraft Funeral Service in New Albany.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 06/18/1986
Bertha A. Hanka Banet of Floyds Knobs died Monday at Humana Hospital University in Louisville. She was 87. Survivors include two sons; Elmer Banet of Paris, Ill., and Robert Banet of Lanesville; two daughters: Mrs. Hubert Book and Mrs. Marvin Gesenhues of Floyds Knobs; 24 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Kraft Funeral Home in New Albany was in charge of the arrangements.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 09/14/1994
Robert J. Banet Sr., 68, Lanesville, died yesterday at his home. He was a native of Floyds Knobs, a retired supervisor at Henry Vogt Machine Co. in Louisville, and former owner and operator of B & M in Lanesville. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lanesville and a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He served as Grand Knight and Faithful Navigator of the Harrison County Council Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife, the former Juanita Rochner; a son, Robert Banet Jr. of Lanesville; three daughters, Vickie Meredith and Deborah McDaniel, both of Lanesville, and Sheree Banet of Clarksville; a brother, Elmer Banet of Illinois; two sisters, Martha Gesenhues of Floyds Knobs and Ethel Book of New Albany; and two grandchildren. Visitation is at Gehlbach & Royse Funeral Home in Corydon after 6 p.m. today (Wednesday), from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. tomorrow, and after 8 a.m. Friday. The funeral is Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lanesville with burial in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 01/24/2007
Wilfred F. (Tommy) Banet, 80, Floyds Knobs, died Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007, at Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services in New Albany. A native of Floyds Knobs, he served as Floyd County assessor from 1977 until his retirement in 1994. He was a former employee of the old Hoosier Panel Co. in New Albany, served on the Floyd County ABC board, and was a member of the Redmen Club, New Albany Knights of Columbus, Floyds Knobs Community Club, Floyd County Conservation Club, American Legion Post in Floyds Knobs and St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by a brother, Benjamin (Dutch) Banet. Survivors include his children, Donald (Donnie) and David (Doozy) Banet, both of Floyds Knobs, Gerald (Moe) Banet of Indianapolis, Cheryl Banet Ducharme of Georgetown, Terry (Spud) Banet of Memphis, Robin Banet Seamon of New Albany; Maurice, Clarence (Joe) and Larry Banet, all of Floyds Knobs, and Merle Banet of New Albany; three sisters, Aileen Banet and Norma Andres, both of Floyds Knobs, and Martha Moore of Clarksville; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation: Saturday, Jan. 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 28, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Kraft Funeral Service in New Albany. Funeral: Monday, Jan. 29, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's of the Knobs Catholic Church with interment in the church cemetery.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 01/30/2002
Eldon W. Barksdale, 75, New Albany, died Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services in New Albany. He was a native of Crandall, a retired employee of the old Thoroughbred Container Corp. in Louisville after 27 years, a Navy veteran of World War II and a former coach for the New Albany High School girl's softball program. He was a member of St. Marks United Church of Christ in New Albany. Survivors include his wife, the former Betty L. Harmeling; two sons, David Barksdale of New Albany and Paul Barksdale of Cleveland; a daughter, Karen Barksdale of New Albany; and five grandchildren. Visitation will be today (Wednesday) from 1 to 8 p.m. and tomorrow after 9 a.m. at Kraft Funeral Service in New Albany. The funeral will be tomorrow at the funeral home with burial in Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park. The family suggests memorial gifts to St. Marks Radio and Hearing Impaired Ministry, American Diabetes Association or the Heart Fund.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 04/04/2001
Catherine M. Schmidt Baumann, 73, Floyds Knobs, died Saturday, March 31, at Norton Health Care Pavilion in Louisville. She was a native of Floyds Knobs; a bookkeeper for the Floyds Knobs Community Club; co-founder and past president of Christian Mothers; past member of St. Mary of the Knobs Parish Council; secretary at Mt. St. Francis; a member of Cursillo and St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church where she was also a Eucharistic minister. Survivors include her husband, Alvin E. Baumann; two sons, Greg Baumann of Georgetown and Doug Baumann of New Albany; three daughters, Donna Irmscher of Georgetown, and Diane Thomas and Phyllis Naville, both of Floyds Knobs; a brother, Raymond Schmidt of Floyds Knobs; three sisters, Bernice Banet and Dorothy Gettelfinger, both of Floyds Knobs, and Margaret Mann of New Albany; and 12 grandchildren. The funeral will be Wednesday, April 4, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. Kraft/-Royse Generations Funeral Home in New Albany is handling the arrangements. The family suggests memorial gifts to the Hospice of Southern Indiana or St. Mary of the Knobs School Fund.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 02/18/1981
Mrs. Mabel Helen Sprigler Baumann, 84, of New Albany, died on Friday at Green Valley Convalescent Center. Survivors are four sons, Melvin Baumann of Louisville and Richard, William P. and Alvin Baumann all of New Albany; four daughters, Mrs. Ruth Davis and Mrs. Patricia Haub, both of Palmyra, Mrs. Rita Haub of Corydon and Mrs. Mildred Barmore of New Albany; a brother, Raymond Sprigler of Floyds Knobs, Ind.; three sisters, Mrs. Flora Banet, Mrs. Irma Schindler, both of Floyds Knobs, and Mrs. Agnes Ledolf of Louisville; 22 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. The funeral was held on Monday at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery near Sellersburg, Ind. The body was at Kraft Funeral Home, New Albany.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 11/21/1990
Clara Beach, 93, Greenville, died Nov. 12 at Green Valley Convalescent Center in New Albany. She was the former Clara Kiesler. Survivors include four sons: Herman Beach of Pekin, Louis Beach of Washington, D. C., William Beach of Floyds Knobs and Robert Beach of New Albany; three daughters: Sister Mary Catherine Beach of Ferdinand, Julia Bierman of Floyds Knobs and Kathleen Kruer of Greenville; a sister, Mary Beach of New Albany; 21 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Friday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church in Bradford, with burial in the church cemetery. Love Funeral Home in Palmyra was in charge of arrangements.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 11/24/1982
Earl E. Beach, 83, of Greenville, Ind., died Saturday at Floyd County Memorial Hospital, New Albany. He was a retired farmer and a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Bradford. He was also a member of the Harrison County Council Knights of Columbus. Survivors are his wife, the former Mary Kiesler; a son, Ernest Beach of Lanesville; four daughters, Mrs. Virginia Schuck of Bradenton, Fla., Mrs. Eleanor Zurschmiede, Mrs. Margaret Hess and Mrs. Pauline Hess, all of New Albany; a sister, Mrs. Edna Kiesler of Greenville; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The funeral was Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Michael’s with burial in the church cemetery. The rosary was prayed Sunday evening at Love Funeral Home, Palmyra.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 05/05/1937
Mrs. Ella Beach passed away at her home in Greenville last Thursday following an illness. Funeral services were held last Saturday morning at nine o’clock at St. Michael’s Catholic Church at Bradford. Interment was in the church cemetery. Surviving are her husband, George Beach, two sons Covert and Earl Beach, and a daughter Mrs. Joseph Kiesler. She also leaves three brothers, Henry, Charles and Joseph Fetz. Mrs. Beach was seventy-four years of age.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 05/28/1941
George A. Beach, retired farmer of Floyd County, died last Thursday afternoon at two-thirty o’clock at his home near Greenville. Funeral services were held last Saturday afternoon at one-thirty o’clock at the home with burial in Greenville Cemetery. Surviving are two sons, Earl and Colbert Beach, a daughter Mrs. Joseph G. Kiesler, and two brothers, William A. and John Beach.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 03/04/1959
George Covert Beach, 66, former resident and retired Floyd County school teacher, died of a heart attack at 1 p.m. Sunday at Greenville. He had taught school 32 years. He was a former president of the Greenville School Board. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Holy Name Society, St. Michael Catholic Church at Bradford, and the Redmen’s Lodge at Greenville. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Clara Beach; four sons, Herman Beach, Pekin; Lewis Beach, Washington, D. C.; William Beach, Greenville, and Robert Beach, Minneapolis; three daughters, Sister Mary Catherine Beach, Huntingburg; Mrs. Arthur Bierman, Jr., Floyds Knobs, and Mrs. Roy Kruer, Greenville; a brother, Earl Beach, Greenville; a sister, Mrs. Joseph Kiesler, Greenville, and seven grandchildren. The funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. this (Wednesday) morning at St. Michael’s Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. The body rested at Love funeral Home in Palmyra where the Rosary was recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 08/23/1995
Mary M. Beach, 89, New Albany, died Friday at her home. She was the former Mary Kiesler, a native of Palmyra and a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Survivors include a son, Ernest Beach of Lanesville; four daughters, Virginia Schuck of Bradenton, Fla., Eleanor Zurschmiede, Margaret Hess and Pauline Hess, all of New Albany; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The funeral was Monday at St. Michael Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. Love Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 12/06/1995
Hilda V. Batliner Becht, 80, Floyds Knobs, died Friday at her home. She was a native of Floyds Knobs, a member of St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church, where she was secretary of the Senior Citizens. Survivors include a son, Stephen Becht of Floyds Knobs; four daughters, Juanita McCauley and Evelyn Heilig, both of New Salisbury, and Nina Schmidt and Virginia Gullett both of Floyds Knobs; a brother, Earl Batliner of Floyds Knobs; two sisters, Norma Striegel of New Albany and Georgia Striegel of Floyds Knobs; 16 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. A prayer service was held Sunday at Kraft Funeral Service in New Albany. The funeral was Monday at St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. The family suggests memorial gifts to WHAS Crusade for Children.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 01/11/1978
Richard C. Becht, 65, father of two Bradford residents, died at 11 p.m. Thursday at the Floyd Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Floyds Knobs and a retired employee at U. S. Steel. Mr. Becht was a member of St. Mary’s of the Knobs Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, the former Hilda Batliner; one son, Stephen Becht; four daughters, Mrs. Juanita McCauley and Mrs. Evelyn Heilig, both of Bradford and Mrs. Virginia Gullet and Mrs. Nina Schmidt, both of New Albany; also 16 grandchildren; two brothers, Francis and Aloysius Becht, both of Floyds Knobs and two sisters, Mrs. Olivia Atkins and Mrs. Leona Didat, Floyds Knobs. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the St. Mary’s of the Knobs Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 07/27/1966
Bernard A. Bezy, of 1128 Chartres, New Albany, died at noon Sunday in Hillcrest Nursing Home, Jeffersonville. He was a native of Floyd County and was 67 years of age. He was employed by the Ford Motor Co. for 43 years before his retirement in 1965. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, New Albany and of Barracks No. 6, World War I Veterans. The body rested at Kraft Funeral Home in New Albany. Funeral services were held today (Wednesday) at 9:00 a.m. in Holy Trinity Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. The rosary was recited at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday night at the funeral home. Survivors include four sons, Bernard W. Bezy, Gallup, N.M., and Raymond, Gilbert and Gustave Bezy, all of New Albany; four daughters, Mrs. Brian R. Boylan, New York; Mrs. Vincent Ott and Mrs. Deidra Parsons, both of Georgetown, and Mrs. Thomas Ulrich, Floyds Knobs; two brothers, William Bezy, Phoenix, Ariz., and Clarence Bezy, Georgetown; two sisters, Mrs. John Wismann, Georgetown, and Mrs. William Schmidt, New Albany; 30 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 02/09/1949
Mrs. Eva Bezy, 43, died at 1 p.m. last Saturday at her home in New Albany. She is survived by her husband, Bernard A. Bezy; four sons, Bernard W. Bezy, Milwaukee, and Raymond, Gustav and Gilbert Bezy, all of New Albany; three daughters, Mrs. Vincent Ott, Georgetown, and Misses Rita, Joan and Deidre Bezy, all of New Albany, and four grandchildren. The body rested at the Kraft Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at 8:45 a.m., Monday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial was in the church cemetery.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 06/14/1995
Frances A. Jackson Bickel, 88, Floyds Knobs, died Saturday at Green Valley Care Center in New Albany. She was a native of Floyds Knobs and a member of Floyd Knobs Christian Church. Survivors include a son, Charles E. Bickel; a daughter, Mary F. Beach of Greenville; a sister, Dorothy Secor of Clarksville; 11 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. The funeral was yesterday at Kraft Funeral Home in New Albany with burial in Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 11/22/2006
Julia C. Bierman, 74, Floyds Knobs, died Monday morning, Nov. 20, 2006, at Providence Retirement Home in New Albany. Born in Greenville, on March 17, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Covert and Clara Kiesler Beach. She was retired from PNC Bank, a lifelong member of St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church, and a member of Confraternity of Christian Mothers at St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Arthur A. Bierman Jr. Survivors include two daughters, Carol J. McLean and Annette M. Lipps, both of New Albany; two sons, Gregory A. Bierman of Mooresville and Gary J. Bierman Sr. of Floyds Knobs; four brothers, Herman, Louis, Robert and William Beach; two sisters, Sr. Catherine Beach and Kathleen Kruer; and 11 grandchildren. Visitation: Tuesday, Nov. 21, from 1 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday, Nov. 22, after 9 a.m. at Generations Funeral Home in New Albany. Funeral Mass: Wednesday, Nov. 22, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church followed by burial in the church cemetery. The family suggests memorial gifts to the American Cancer Society.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 10/16/1996 - GREENVILLE
Mildred E. Kiesler Bierman, 63, died Oct. 7 at her home. She was a native of Floyd County, a retired office manager at Kentuckiana Mack Truck Sales, a developer of Deerfield Farms Subdivision and a past president of Floyds Knobs Community Club. She was a member of Floyds Knobs Lions Club, Ladies Auxiliary Floyd County Post 3281, VFW of New Albany, Floyds Knobs Post American Legion and St. Mary’s Navilleton Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, David L. Bierman of New Albany, and Daniel A. Bierman of Greenville; three daughters, Margaret A. Brethauer of Brookfield, and Barbara K. Rainbolt and Sandra B. Hunt, both of Greenville; four brothers Henry Kiesler of Washington, Melvin Kiesler of Florida, Vernon Kiesler of Indiana, and Carl Kiesler of Greenville; two sisters, Bernice Paul of Chiefland, Fla., and Phyllis Huber of Jeffersonville; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. A prayer service was Thursday at Kraft Funeral Service in New Albany. The funeral was Thursday at St. Mary’s Navilleton Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. The family suggests memorial gifts to the Hospice of Southern Indiana.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 08/27/2003
Lloyd Blasdel, 67, New Albany, died Thursday afternoon, Aug. 21, 2003, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. A native of Fort Knox, Ky., born May 16, 1936, he was the son of the late Charles F. and Marion Liechty Blasdel. He was a retired mechanical engineer at International Harvester in Louisville, and a member of Edwardsville United Methodist Church and Georgetown Masonic Lodge. He was a scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 64 in Edwardsville and an Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, the former Bonnie Lockman; two sons, Michael C. Blasdel of Greenville and James C. Blasdel of Burlington, Ky.; two daughters, Debra Lynne Blasdel of Floyds Knobs and Cynthia Ann Roudenbush of New Salisbury; four sisters, Barbara Burk of Dayton, Ohio, Elinor Blasdel of Fairborn, Ohio, Betty Wylie of Georgetown and Leonette Tate of Virginia Beach, Va.; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The funeral was Monday at Edwardsville UMC with burial in Galena Cemetery. The Rev. Lennie Lawrence officiated. Gehlbach & Royse Funeral Home in Georgetown handled the arrangements. Pallbearers were Michael Blasdel, James Blasdel, Donald Roudenbush, Stanford Paulsen, Doug McCaffry, Kerry Hicks, Charles L. Lockman and Lloyd Carl Blasdel. The family suggests memorial gifts to his church’s youth building fund.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 09/11/1996
Grace I. Parsons Bomersbach, 86, Floyds Knobs, died Monday at Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services in New Albany. She was a native of Floyds Knobs and a member of the Senior Citizens and the Christian Mothers at St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church. Survivors include a son, Hoyte T. Bomersbach of New Albany; a daughter, Doris J. Buechler of Floyds Knobs; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation was yesterday and will be today (Wednesday) after 8 a.m. at Kraft Funeral Service in New Albany. The funeral will be today 10 a.m. at St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 06/08/1994
Nicholas L. Bomersbach, 84, Floyds Knobs, died May 31 at Floyd Memorial Hospital in New Albany. He was a native of New Albany, a retired employee of Jeffboat Inc. in Jeffersonville, a founding member of Lafayette Township Volunteer Fire Dept., and a member of Floyds Knobs Conservation Club. Survivors include his wife, the former Grace Parsons; a son, Hoyte T. Bomersbach of New Albany; a daughter, Doris J. Buechler of Floyds Knobs; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The funeral was June 2 at St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. Kraft Funeral Service handled the arrangements.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 02/18/1953
Joseph Book Sr., 88, died in his home at Starlight, at 2 p.m. last Saturday. Mr. Book was a retired farmer. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Book; seven sons, John, Leo and Louis Book, all of Starlight; Lawrence and Herman Book, of Louisville; Edward Book, Palmyra, and Ernest Book, of Jeffersonville. Another son, Cyril H. Book, of Floyd County, died last Wednesday night. Others surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Zina Neihoff, of Starlight; and Misses Mary and Hilda Book, of Indianapolis. The body rested at Kraft’s Funeral Home. Final rites were held in St. John’s Church, Starlight, at 10 a.m. Tuesday with burial in the church cemetery.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 11/23/2005
Jay Allen Branham, 61, Greenville, died at 12:55 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005, at Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services in New Albany. A native of Greenville, he retired as a mechanic from Philip Morris and was a member of Indian Creek Baptist Church. Survivors: His wife, the former Becky White; two sons, Jeffery and Scott Branham, both of Georgetown; his mother, Leila Branham of Greenville; a sister, Mary Ann Shrewsbury of Greenville, and three grandchildren. Visitation: Today (Wednesday) after 10 a.m. at Love Funeral Home in Palmyra. Funeral: Today at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial: Greenville Cemetery.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 05/30/2007
William V. (W4JEI) Brian, 88, Milltown, died Wednesday, May 23, 2007, at his home. A native of Colesburg, Ky., he was a retired employee of Alcoa Co. and an amateur radio operator. Survivors include four children, William E. Brian, Elizabeth L. (Betty) Fow, Janice Sweeney and Lynn McCoy; a sister, Beva Kapp; 16 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. Visitation: Friday, May 25, from 2 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 26, after 10 a.m. at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven Chapel in Louisville. Funeral: Saturday, May 26, at noon at the funeral home with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park. The family suggests memorial gifts to the WHAS Crusade for Children.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 08/01/1962
Joseph Brockman, 79, died in his home at Bradford last Friday. A retired farmer, he was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and Holy Name Society. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Brockman; two sons, Orville B. Brockman and Joseph Brockman, Jr., and four daughters, Mrs. Helen Sinkhorn, Mrs. Lorene McDonald and Mrs. Clifford Stewart, all of New Albany and Mrs. Violet Kochert. He also leaves a brother, Martin B. Brockman; three sisters, Mrs. Katherine Treacy, Indianapolis, Mrs. Pearl Kiesler, Palmyra, and Mrs. Lucille Ettel, Clarksville. The body was at the Love Funeral Home in Palmyra. The funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Michael’s Church, with burial in the church cemetery.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 03/17/1954
Mrs. Mahala Brockman, 86, widow of William Brockman, passed away last Saturday morning at 2:00 o’clock at her home in Bradford. Mrs. Brockman suffered a stroke of paralysis about a month ago. Mrs. Brockman was a daughter of the late Mordecia and Emily Smith Goss. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock at the Kahl Funeral Home at Palmyra, conducted by the Rev. E. I. Smith. Burial was in the cemetery at Palmyra. Surviving are two daughters and two sons: Martin Brockman of Bradford; Harry Lang of Anderson; Mrs. Charles (Pearl) Kiesler of Palmyra and Mrs. C. C. (Lucille) Ettel of Clarksville. She also leaves three grandchildren and a brother, Coy Goss, of Bradford.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 01/15/1986
Orville J. Brockman of Bradford died Sunday at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in New Albany. He was 74. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include a brother, Joseph Brockman Jr., and three sisters: Helen Sinkhorn, Lorine McDonald and Mildred Stewart, all of New Albany. The funeral was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Michael Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Love Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 12/09/1936
William Brockman, Sr., died Tuesday at his home in Morgan Township following a lingering illness. He was seventy-nine years of age. He was born in Louisville but moved to this county at an early age. He was the last of his family. His first marriage was to Miss Susan Ferber. She died about forty years ago. In 1900 he was married to Mrs. Haley Goss. Surviving children of his first marriage are Mrs. William (Clara) Timperman and Joseph Brockman of Bradford, Mrs. Joseph (Catherine) Tracy of Indianapolis and Fred Brockman of Kansas City, Mo. Surviving children of his second marriage are William Brockman, Martin Brockman and Mrs. Pearl Kiesler of Morgan Township and Mrs. Lucille Lawson of New Albany.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 09/06/2000
Flossie A. Brown, 87, Corydon, died at 7:45 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, at the Robert E. Lee Retirement Home in New Albany. A native of Big Clifty, Ky., born June 11, 1913, she was the daughter of the late John T. and Mary Ada Ringo Clark. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and the Alter Society. She was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Brown. Survivors include three daughters, Louise Carpenter of Batavia, Ohio, Loretta Combs of Dyersburg, Tenn., and Anne Hornback of Clarksville; a brother, Tom Miller of Louisville; 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. A rosary was prayed Monday at Gehlbach & Royse Funeral Home in Corydon. The funeral was yesterday at the church with burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Father Louis Manna officiated. Pallbearers were Joseph Combs, Joseph and Jerry Mehling, Michael Kinslow, Robbie Hornback and Jerry Hunley.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 04/16/1952
Henry H. Brown, 76, a native of Harrison County, died of a heart ailment at his home near Zoar Sunday at 8:30 a.m. He was a farmer in Franklin Township. He was a son of the late Isaac and Matilda Strother Brown. He is survived by his wife, Lily; and sons, Ray of Winchester, Mass.; Alva of Corydon, Stanley of New Albany daughters, Mrs. Gladys Crone, New Albany, Mrs. Goldie Amy, Elizabeth, and Mrs. Ruby Schmeltz, Corydon; brothers, Pinkney Brown and Arthur Brown of Corydon; sisters, Mrs. Elsie Ashley, Crandall and Mrs. Della Miller, Corydon. The body rested in the Gehlbach-Resch Funeral Home until services, which were held in the Zoar E. U. B. Church, Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. The Rev. W. E. Brett conducted the services.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 02/24/1993
John L. Brown, 78, Corydon, died Monday at his home. He was a native of Westport, Ky., a veteran of World War II, a retired driver for the Indiana State Highway Dept. and a member of the Harrison Post American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Old Capitol Post. Survivors include his wife, the former Flossie Clark; three daughters, Ann Pearson of Sellersburg, Louise Carpenter of Batavia, Ohio, and Loretta Combs of Dyersburg, Tenn.; a brother, George Brown of Jeffersonville; a sister, Amelia Horne of Jeffersonville; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be today (Wednesday) at 1:30 p.m. at Gehlbach & Royse Funeral Home with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Father Harold Ripperger will officiate. Pallbearers will include Joe and Jerry Mehling, Michael Kinslow and Eddie, Billy and Micky Clark.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 04/18/1962

Mrs. Lillie Brown, 76, widow of Henry Brown, died last Thursday afternoon at 3:50 o’clock at her home near Corydon. Mrs. Brown was a native of Louisville. She was a daughter of the late McClelland and Mary Scheler Wright. She was a member of the Zoar E.U.B. Church. Her remains were at the Gehlbach Resch Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock at the Zoar E.U.B. Church, conducted by the Rev. Robert Garrison, pastor. Music was furnished by the Rev. Garrison and Mrs. Garrison with Mrs. Maurice Snider as accompanist. Burial was in the church cemetery. The pallbearers were John Brown, Cornell Harbeson, Charles Litch, Gerald Brown, Jesse Cline and Dewey Heishman. Survivors include three sons and three daughters, Alva Brown and Mrs. Ruby Schmelz of Corydon, Stanley Brown of Galena, Ray Brown of Winchester, Mass., and Mrs. Gladys Crone and Mrs. Goldie Amy of New Albany. She also leaves twenty-two grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 10/26/1938
Andrew B. Buechler, retired farmer of Morgan Township, passed away last Saturday night about nine o’clock at the home of his son, John Buechler at Bradford, following an illness. Death was caused from infirmities of age. The deceased was eighty-three years of age. He was the son of the late Paul Buechler and was born and reared in the community in which he died. Funeral services were held yesterday morning at nine o’clock at St. Michael’s Catholic Church at Bradford conducted by the Rev. John B. Gorman. Interment was in the church cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Caroline Gettelfinger Buechler, one son John Buechler, and two daughters Mrs. Jacob Ems of this county and Mrs. Leo Book of St. John. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Charles Heuse of Wallace, Idaho and two brothers, Frank Buechler of New Salisbury and William Buechler of New Albany.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 09/13/1995
Andrew Buechler, 85, New Salisbury, died at 5:45 p.m. last Wednesday at Harrison County Hospital. He was a retired farmer and a member of Knights of Columbus 1808 and St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Bradford. Survivors include his wife, the former Lucille Kochert; four sons, David Buechler of Palmyra, Maurice Buechler of Mitchell, Melvin Buechler of Bedford and Richard Buechler of Orleans; a daughter, Diana Whitehouse of New Salisbury; two brothers, John C. Buechler of Bradford and Herman Buechler of Floyds Knobs; three sisters, Geneva Smith of Starlight, Juanita Smith of Floyds Knobs and Valeria Daus of Louisville; 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The funeral was Saturday at St. Michael’s Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. Love Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 12/15/1982
Mrs. Anna M. Kiesler Buechler, 95, of Bradford, died Sunday at Green Valley Convalescent Center, New Albany. Survivors are three sons, Andrew Buechler of New Salisbury, Herman Buechler of Floyds Knobs, Ind. and John C. Buechler of Bradford; four daughters, Geneva Smith of Starlight, Ind., Juanita Smith of Floyds Knobs, Valeria Daus of Louisville and Agatha Uhl of Bradford; two brothers, Charles Kiesler of Palmyra and Herman Kiesler of Louisville; two sisters, Mrs. Clara Beach and Mrs. Mary Beach, both of Greenville, Ind.; 35 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be today (Wednesday) at 11 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Bradford, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation was at Love Funeral Home, Palmyra.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 09/06/1939
Mrs. Caroline Buechler, 82, years old, widow of Andrew Buechler, died Tuesday of last week at the home of her son, John B. Buechler, of Bradford, with whom she had made her home, for the past several months. Besides the son, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Jacob Ems and Mrs. Leo Book, four brothers, Joseph, Daniel, Frank and John Gettelfinger, and two sisters, Mrs. Philip Jacobi and Mrs. Martin Bush of this county. Funeral services were conducted Friday morning at St. Michael’s Catholic Church at Bradford, with interment in the church cemetery.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 12/19/1979
Gilbert Buechler, 67, of Bradford, died Thursday at 1:30 a.m. at Harrison County Hospital. He was a farmer. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Anna Kiesler Buechler of Bradford; three brothers, Andrew Buechler of New Salisbury, John C. Buechler of Bradford and Herman Buechler of Floyds Knobs; four sisters, Mrs. Geneva Smith of Borden, Ind., Mrs. Juanita Smith of Floyds Knobs, Mrs. Valerie Daus of Louisville, and Mrs. Agatha Uhl, Bradford. The funeral was held Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Bradford with burial in the church cemetery. The rosary was conducted on Friday at 8 p.m. at Love Funeral Home, Palmyra.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 08/22/1945
John Buechler Former Morgan Trustee Dies
John D. Buechler, well known and highly esteemed citizen of Morgan Township, passed away quite suddenly in the examination room of Dr. L. D. Schmidt of Louisville last Saturday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock. Death was caused from a heart attack. Mr. Buechler was 65 years of age. He was a retired farmer. He served as trustee of Morgan Township from 1933 until 1937. The deceased was a son of the late Andrew and Caroline Gettelfinger Buechler, and was born and reared in Morgan Township. Mr. Buechler was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church near Bradford. Requiem mass was held Tuesday morning at nine o’clock at St. Michael’s Church. Interment was in the cemetery nearby. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Anna Buechler, four sons and four daughters, Andrew, Gilbert, Herman and John C. Buechler, Misses Juanita, Valeria and Agatha Buechler of Bradford, and Mrs. Callistus Smith of Borden. He also leaves five grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Jacob Ems of New Salisbury, and Mrs. Leo Book of Borden. A daughter Mrs. Anna Kiesler, and a brother Bernard Buechler preceded him in death. Mr. Buechler was an outstanding public-spirited citizen. He had suffered from diabetes and had been ill several years; amputation of a leg was necessary several years ago. He made many friends in the county during his active years as a farmer and public official.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 05/06/1998
Clarence W. Burgin Jr., 53, Greenville, died at 8:25 p.m. Thursday at his home. He was a native of Harrods Creek, Ky., a former electrician with Metzger Electric Co. in Clarksville and a member of Galena United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, the former Sandy C. Grether; two sons, Clarence W. III and Chris W. Burgin, both of Greenville; his mother, Faustine Hiatt of New Albany; a brother, Johnny Hiatt of New Albany; and four sisters, Pat Hale of Jeffersonville, Shirley Smith of Columbus, Donna Allen of Lanesville and Linda Hamm of New Salisbury. The funeral was Monday at Seabrook Dieckmann & Naville Market Street Funeral Home in New Albany with burial in Graceland Memorial Park. The family suggests memorial gifts to the Hospice of Southern Indiana.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 04/13/2005
Arthur P. Burns, 78, New Salisbury, died Thursday, April 7, 2005, at the home of his daughter, Karen Davis, in New Salisbury. A native of Georgetown, born Feb. 23, 1927, he was the son of the late Charles R. and Loretta Miller Burns. He retired from Falls City Machine Technologies in Louisville, was a former employee of Keller Manufacturing Co. in Corydon and an Army veteran of the Korean War. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two wives, the former Helen L. Brandenburg and Olive Marie Barnickle. Survivors besides his daughter include a son, Barry Burns of New Salisbury; three other daughters, Beverly Miller of Delaware, Ohio, and Charline Quick and Rosalie Bluebaugh, both of Greensboro, N.C.; his companion, Ruth Harrison of Greenville; four brothers, Robert Burns of New Albany, Ivan Rochner of Lanesville, Jay Rochner of New Albany and James Rochner of Leavenworth; four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Funeral: Sunday, April 10, at Beanblossom-Cesar Funeral Home in Corydon with burial in Central Cemetery. Officiant: Pastor Glenda Riggs. Pallbearers: Jeremy Burns, Austin Davis, Jeff Kiper, Derrill Barnickle, Keith Hertel, Kevin Sharrer, and Steve and Aaron Simpson.Honorary pallbearers: Andrew and Siera Burns. The family suggests memorial gifts to Hospice and Palliative Care of Southern Indiana.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 10/11/1995
Helen L. Burns, 65, New Salisbury, died Monday at Harrison County Hospital. She was a native of Harrison County, the former Helen L. Brandenburg, born Sept. 22, 1930, the daughter of the late Ollie and Lula Froman Brandenburg. She was a former employee of the Ideal Cafeteria in Corydon. Survivors include her husband, Arthur P. Burns; a son, Barry Burns, of Georgetown; four daughters, Beverly Miller of Delaware, Ohio, Karen Davis of New Salisbury, Charline Quick of New Albany and Rosalie Bluebaugh of Summerfield, N. C.; a brother, Melvin Brandenburg of Central; two sisters, Rosa Beanblossom and Mary Ellen Garmon, both of Central; and seven grandchildren. Visitation will be today (Wednesday) from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and after 8 a.m. tomorrow at Beanblossom-Cesar Funeral Home. The funeral will be tomorrow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with burial in Central Cemetery. The Rev. Ed Beedle will officiate. Beth Frank will be organist and Sharon Stiner will be vocalist. Pallbearers will be Dallas Garmon, Richard Garmon, Randy Orme, Jeremy Burns, Jonathan Nemeth and Charles Shireman.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 07/28/1965
Mrs. Olive M. Burns of New Salisbury died at 6:00 p.m. Saturday at Harrison County Hospital. She was 37 years of age. Mrs. Burns, a native of Harrison County, was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Barnickle, who survive. She was a member of the Corydon Nazarene Church and formerly employed by Sieg’s Chic-A-Lay Poultry Farm, Corydon. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Gehlbach-Resch Funeral Home and at 2:00 p.m. at the Corydon Nazarene Church. Rev. Paul Hoskins officiated. Music was furnished by Mrs. Josephine Bottles accompanied by Mrs. George Altemueller. Burial was in the Rehoboth Cemetery, near Laconia. Pallbearers were Charles Swartz, Paul Chinn, Ivan Rochner, Stanley Burns, Joseph Barnickle and Eddie Rosenbarger. Survivors besides her parents include her husband, Arthur Burns, a son, Barry Burns; two daughters, Charlene and Rosalee Burns, New Salisbury; four brothers, Earl, Wayne, Roger and David Barnickle, all of Corydon, and Larry Barnickle, New Middletown; and two sisters, Mrs. Marilyn Masters, Cincinnati and Mrs. Joyce DeWeese, Corydon.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 08/01/1990
Charles F. Bush, 57, New Albany, died Friday at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville. He was a native of Ramsey, a salesman, an Air Force veteran of the Korean War and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Floyd County Post 3281 and St. Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, the former Vicky J. Grisso; a daughter, Stacy Bush of McLean, Va.; a stepdaughter, Candace Trzaskowski of Indianapolis; his mother, Cora C. Riggle of New Albany; a brother, Herman J. Bush of New Albany; and a sister, Mary Helen Carpenter of Clarksville. The funeral was Monday at 1 p.m. at Seabrook Funeral Home, with burial in the church cemetery.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 10/07/1953
Mrs. Clara Bush, 77, near Ramsey, passed away Monday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock in St. Joseph’s Infirmary in Louisville where she had been a patient the past three weeks. Mrs. Bush had been ill for several months. A daughter of the late Frederick and Ersula Fessel Gettelfinger, she was born in this county. Mrs. Bush was a member of St. Bernard’s Church at Frenchtown. The body is at the Swarens and Adam Funeral Home in Ramsey where the Rosary will be recited by the members of the church Wednesday evening at 7:00 o’clock. Requiem mass will be held Thursday morning at 9:00 o’clock in St. Bernard’s Church at Frenchtown, conducted by the Rev. Earl Feltman. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Surviving are two daughters and four sons, Mrs. Margaret Schneid of New Albany, Mrs. Catherine Kirohn of San Diego, Calif., John and Francis Bush of Ramsey, Charles Bush of Miami, Fla., and Andrew Bush of Chanute Field, Ill. She also leaves fifteen grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Margaret Jacobi, of Palmyra, and two brothers, Frank Gettelfinger of Bradford and Joseph Gettelfinger of Ramsey.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 07/09/1997
Herman J. Bush, 57, New Albany, died Sunday afternoon, July 6, at Vencor Hospital in Louisville. A native of Ramsey, he was a retired production worker at the Pillsbury Co. and a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, the former Ruth Ann Quebbeman; three sons, Nicholas J. Bush of Champagne, Ill., and Thomas A. and Michael J. Bush both of New Albany; a daughter, Teresa A. Roberson of Georgetown; a sister, Mary Helen Carpenter of Clarksville; and a grandchild. Visitation is today (Wednesday) from noon to 9 p.m. at Seabrook-Dieckmann & Naville Market Street Chapel in New Albany. The funeral is tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with burial in Graceland Memorial Park in New Albany.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 02/13/1957
John F. Bush, 52, farmer, residing near Ramsey, died early this morning (Wednesday) in the Harrison County Hospital. He had been ill for several months. The deceased, born in the community in which he died, was a son of the late Martin and Clara Gettelfinger Bush. He was a member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church. The remains are at Swarens Funeral Home where the Rosary will be recited Thursday at 7:00 p.m. by the Holy Name Society and members of St. Bernard’s parish. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 9:00 at St. Bernard’s Church, conducted by Rev. Earl Feltman. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Surviving are three sons, and a daughter: Charles and Herman Bush, and Mrs. Mary Helen Carpenter of New Albany; and Paul Bush of the U.S. Air force in Arizona. He also leaves two brothers and two sisters, Charles Bush of Hollywood, Fla., Andrew Bush of Albany, Ga., Mrs. Margaret Schmeid of New Albany, and Mrs. Kathryn Kirohn of San Diego, Calif. He parents, and four brothers, Norman, George, Martin and Francis Bush preceded him in death.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 11/21/1951
Martin M. Bush, 75, retired farmer of Spencer Township, died Sunday morning at 8:30 o’clock at his home two miles southwest of Ramsey. Mr. Bush had been ill of a heart ailment for a week. A son of the late John F. and Sarah Goss Bush, he was born in this county. Mr. Bush was a member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church at Frenchtown. The remains rested at the Swarens and Adam Funeral Home in Ramsey. Requiem Mass was held Tuesday morning at 9:00 o’clock at St. Bernard’s Church, conducted by the Rev. Earl Feltman. Burial was in the church cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Clara Gettelfinger Bush, two daughters and four sons, John Bush and Francis Bush of Ramsey, Charles Bush of Clarksville, Andrew Bush with the U.S. Air Force in Springfield, Mass., Mrs. Margaret Schneid of New Albany and Mrs. Catherine Kirohn of San Diego, Calif. He also leaves sixteen grandchildren and two brothers, Norman and Charles Bush of Louisville. Three sons, Martin Bush, Norman Bush, George Bush and an infant daughter preceded him in death.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 11/28/1979
Paul J. Bush, 45, of Jeffersonville, died Monday at 7:30 a.m. at Clark County Hospital. He was a Ramsey native and served in the US Air Force for 16 years. He was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church. Survivors are his wife, the former Peggy Thornton; two sons, David P. Bush and Stephen A. Bush, both of Jeffersonville; two daughters, Mrs. Kathryn Hammond of New Albany and Mrs. Paula Wilson of Palmyra; his mother, Cora Riggle of New Albany; two brothers, Charles F. Bush of Tampa, Fla. And Herman J. Bush of New Albany; a sister, Helen Carpenter of Clarksville; four grandchildren. The funeral will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at Seabrook Funeral Home, New Albany, with military honors. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY - 01/23/2008
Randall Eugene Byers, 60, Georgetown, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008, at River View Village Health Care in Clarksville. A native of Louisville, he was a welder for Kentucky Trailer Manufacturing, a Marine Corps veteran, and a member of the Commanders Club and the Paralyzed Veterans of America. Survivors include a son, Erik Byers of Georgetown; a daughter, Mary Bowman of Pekin; and a brother, Terry Byers of Louisville. Cremation was chosen. There were no public services. Arrangements: Chapman Funeral Home in Clarksville.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 10/19/1938

. Mrs. Mary Ellen Byrne, wife of the late O. J. D. Byrne, died last Thursday evening at 10:20 o’clock at her home in Byrneville following an illness of two months. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at two o’clock at the Latter Day Saint Church. Interment was in the church cemetery. Surviving are a daughter and four sons, Mrs. Blanche Kiesler and Charles M. Byrne of Byrneville. Dr. Merle M. Byrne, of Georgetown, State Senator Herman B. Byrne of Kent, Ohio. She also leaves three sisters, Mrs. Lillie Lagle, Mrs. Ann Lagle and Mrs. Minnie Baker of Georgetown, twenty-four grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Mrs. Byrne was seventy-seven years of age.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 04/22/1931

. Ozra Jennison Dodge Byrne died quite suddenly at his home at Byrneville at 5:30 o’clock last Saturday morning following an hour’s illness of heart trouble. Funeral services were held at the Latter Day Saint Church at Byrneville at two o’clock last Monday afternoon. The services were conducted by the Rev. Frederick A. Smith, of Independence, Missouri, Patriarch of the Latter Day Saint Church, who was assisted by the Rev. Horace Souner, the M. E. pastor at Georgetown. Music was furnished by a male quartette from Georgetown, composed of Walter A. Oster, Earl E. Oster, Stanley Klethley and Jesse Teaford, accompanied on the piano by Mrs. H. K. Engleman. The Improved Order of Red Men, of Greenville, and members of the Masonic Lodges of Crandall and Corydon attended the funeral and conducted services at the grave, according to the rites of the two orders, respectively. Mr. Byrne was a member of both of said fraternal orders. He was also a beloved and devoted member of the Latter Day Saint Church at Byrneville. The burial was at Byrneville. The deceased came from one of Harrison County’s pioneer families. He was born at Byrneville March 12, 1858, the son of Temple C., and Sarah Belle Byrne and at his death he was aged seventy-three years, one month and six days. He spent his entire life at Byrneville, except for a short time the past few years, which he spent at Georgetown. For many years he was engaged in the mercantile business at Byrneville. And he was very popular with his business patrons. He leaves surviving him his wife, four sons and one daughter, Charles Monroe Byrne and Mrs. William E. (Blanche Beatrice) Kiesler, of this county, Prof. Herman Dewitt Byrne, and Basil Underwood Byrne, of Kent, Ohio, and Dr. Marie Mitchell Byrne, of New Albany. He also leaves twenty-two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Byrne was formerly Miss Mary Ellen Mitchell, daughter of William and Minerva Mitchell. She and Mr. Byrne were married on May 1, 1879. Seven children were born to this union, the five who survive, and one daughter, Icy Myrtle, and one son William Temple who preceded their father in death. Mr. Byrne was one of Harrison County’s best citizens. He was a gentleman always, and was kind and gentle in his manners. He was a devoted Christian, and lived a clean honorable life. He had many friends in Harrison and Floyd Counties who will sincerely mourn his departure from among us. We take the following from the obituary, which was read at the funeral by Mrs. Lena Keene, of Louisville. It very properly and correctly tells the story of Mr. Byrne’s character and life: “Ozra loved the community which bears the ancestral name and in which his entire life was spent. It’s deepest interests, sorrows and associations were his. He was a faithful adherent to the faith of the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints to which communion he was united in 1894. His affiliation with the Masonic Order and the improved Order of Red Men is a further expression of his fraternal and benevolent spirit. To all his associations he gave a true allegiance, holding his numerous friends and associates in closest comradeship. His business and social integrity, his affable and wholesome personality, his depth of human sympathy and sincere interest in the welfare of his fellow men endeared him to the hearts of all who knew him.”

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 04/23/1958
Rebecca Ann Byrne, 4-day-old daughter of James and Helen Rochner Byrne of Georgetown, died last Wednesday morning at the Harrison County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. last Thursday at the Swarens Funeral Home, Ramsey. Rev. John Kingsley, pastor of the Motts E.U.B. Church, officiated. Burial Bethlehem Cemetery.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY - 11/16/2005
Mary Cambron died Tuesday, November 08, 2005 Mary C. Cambron, 82, Hardinsburg, died Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2005, at Heritage House in Salem. She was a native of Loretto, Ky. Survivors include four sons, Larry and Eddie Cambron, both of Hardinsburg, Fred Cambron of Palmyra and Mike Cambron of Tell City; a brother, Bobby Yates of Louisville; 14 grandchildren, and 31 great-grandchildren. Funeral: Friday, Nov. 11, at Love Funeral Home in Palmyra with burial in Hardinsburg Cemetery.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 02/02/2005
Clark L. (Corky) Cooke, 70, Floyds Knobs, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2005, at Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services in New Albany. He was a retired pipe fitter and member of Pipe Fitters Local 522 in Louisville and New Beginnings Community Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Ola Cooke; two brothers, Colen and Donald Cooke, and a sister, Joyce Barnes. Survivors include his wife, the former Stella L. Linne; a daughter, Pamela Eveslage of Floyds Knobs; a stepson, Lanny Wells of Greenville; three stepdaughters, Debbie Parker of Georgetown, Vickie Kallembach of Louisville and Tammy Heisman of Sellersburg; three sisters, Coleen Day of New Albany, and Kate Maxey and Sandy McCampbell, both of Palmyra; 15 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Funeral: Monday, Jan. 31, at Seabrook Dieckmann & Naville Funeral Home in Louisville with burial in Galena Cemetery. The family suggests memorial gifts to the American Cancer Society.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 09/17/1986
Arthur M. Crawford of Edwardsville died at 2 p.m. Thursday at Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Louisville. He was 58. He was a native of Cedar Town, Ga., and was a television serviceman and bus driver for the Floyd County school system. He was a veteran of the Korean War; a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Albany and was past commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1693 in New Albany. Survivors include his wife, the former Edna Rouck; three sisters: Viola Haynes of Athens, Ga., Vera Blake of Rome, Ga., and Margaret Carter of Carrollton, Ga. The rosary was prayed at 7 p.m. Sunday at Gehlbach and Royse Georgetown Funeral Home. The funeral was held at 9 a.m. Monday at his church. Father Stanley Herbert officiated. Burial was in Holy Trinity Cemetery in New Albany. Military rites were held at the grave. Pallbearers were: William Faith, Kenneth Poe, Larry Clem, Doug Harritt, James Brodfehrer and William Medlock. Former VFW post commanders held a memorial service at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 01/17/1996
A Milltown man was killed Sunday in a traffic accident. Anthony Paul Dattilo, 44, was traveling east on Interstate 40 near Lexington, Tenn., when the tractor-trailer he was driving left the right side of the road. He was a driver for Safety Moving & Storage Co. of Indianapolis. According to Tennessee State Police, Dattilo overcorrected, causing the moving van to jackknife. He was thrown from the semi as it overturned in the median at about 5:25 a.m. Dattilo was a native of Louisville, born Jan. 12, 1952, the son of Anthony J. and Martha Luckert Dattilo of Louisville. Survivors besides his parents include a son, Richard P. Dattilo of Louisville; two daughters, Angela M. and Melinda Ann Dattilo, both of Louisville; and a sister, Judith Atherton of Louisville. The funeral will be today (Wednesday) at 10 a.m. at St. Stephen Martyr Catholic Church with interment in Evergreen Mausoleum in Louisville. The Rev. James J. Lichtefeld will officiate. Embry Bosse Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 03/28/1990
Anna Day, 95, Lanesville, died Sunday at 12:20 p.m. at Floyd Memorial Hospital. She was born in New Middletown on May 30, 1894, to the late Jacob and Ada Loew Fachinger. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and St. Anne’s Society. Survivors include a son, Melvin Day of Lanesville; two daughters, Mildred Himmelhaver of Lanesville and Rosemary Schueler of New Albany; two sisters: Margaret Adams of Chicago and Rose Henry of Sarasota, Fla.; 20 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be this morning at 11 at her church, with Father Harold Ripperger officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery, and pallbearers will be: Kevin, Vincent, Nick, Michael and Jeff Day, Matthew and Barry Schueler and Dan Himmelhaver. A prayer service was held at Gehlbach & Royse Funeral Home Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 11/30/1921
Mrs. Mary Louise Day, wife of Peter Day, died suddenly at her home in Lanesville Tuesday night, November 22, of paralysis. Mrs. Day had been up that morning doing her regular work but acted queer and was unable to talk due to a stroke of paralysis during the night before. Later when her husband came into the room she started towards him but fell. He caught her and laid her on the bed where she remained in an unconscious condition until her death that night. Mrs. Day was seventy years of age. She was born in New Albany the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hirt. After the death of her parents she made her home with her aunt, Mrs. Ursula Stoker, near Lanesville. She was married to Peter Day in 1869 to which union eight children were born. One son, Charles having died while at Camp Taylor. She is survived by a husband and the following children, Albert Day and Otto Day, of New Albany, Mrs. Henry Yeager, Mrs. Louise Ringley, Mrs. John Rochner, Gus Day and Oscar Day all of this county. She is also survived by thirty-three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held last Thursday afternoon at the Catholic Church in Lanesville conducted by Father Adam Baron and burial was in the adjoining cemetery.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 09/16/1964
Oscar “Doc” Day, a Lanesville painter, died Saturday night at Floyd Memorial Hospital in New Albany. He was 79 years old. Mr. Day was born in Harrison County, a son of the late Peter Day. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and of the Men’s Club. The rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Gehlbach-Resch Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Lanesville. Father Charles Knight officiated. Pallbearers were James and W. A. Day, Francis Rochner, Leonard Jaegers, Arvil Neideffer and James Ringle. Burial was in the church cemetery. Surviving are his widow, the former Anna Fachinger; two sons, Melvin J. Day, Lanesville, Robert Day, New Albany; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Himmelhaver, Mrs. Rosemary Schueler, New Albany; a sister, Mrs. Flora Rochner, Lanesville and 16 grandchildren.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 05/03/1922
Peter Day, one of the county’s oldest men and highly respected citizens, passed away at four o’clock last Sunday afternoon at his home in Lanesville. His death followed a six weeks’ illness. The deceased was seventy-six years, two months and twenty-two days old. He is survived by four sons and three daughters. They are – Albert and Otto, of New Albany, Oscar and August, Mrs. Amelia Jaegers, Mrs. Louise Ringle and Mrs. Flora Rochner, all of Lanesville. One son Charles was a soldier in the World War and died at Camp Taylor. Mrs. Day died about six months ago. Mr. Day was a soldier in the Civil War serving in the 144th Inf. Ind. He was also a charter member of the Lanesville Mutual Aid Society. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Father Adam Barron conducted the funeral obsequies.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 03/09/1960
Christopher Denhart, 73, former resident of Morgan Township, died last Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the Floyd County Memorial Hospital, following a week’s illness. Mr. Denhart lived many years at Palmyra before moving to New Albany. He was a member of the Main Street Methodist Church and a retired attendant of St. Edward’s Hospital. Funeral services were held last Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock at the Main Street Methodist Church. Burial was in the cemetery at Palmyra. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Daisy Martin Denhart, a son Lloyd Denhart and three daughters, Mrs. Marie Utz, Mrs. Gayle Holt and Mrs. Sharlene Donen all of New Albany. He also leaves nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a brother, Albert Denhart of Palmyra and three sisters, Mrs. Joe Zimmerman and Mrs. Nettie Conner both of New Albany and Mrs. Charles Dalton of Fredericksburg.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 06/22/1983
Gayle V. Denhart, 67, of Clarksville, died Friday at 6:15 a.m. at Jewish Hospital, Louisville. She was a Palmyra native and a retired employee of Sherman’s Drug Store in Louisville. Survivors are a son, Charles Roudenbush Jr. of New Albany; a daughter, Mrs. Patricia Grubbs of Louisville; a brother, Lloyd Denhart of New Albany; a sister, Mrs. Charlene Donan of New Albany; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The funeral was Monday at 10 a.m. at Kraft Funeral Home, New Albany, with burial in Graceland Memorial Park.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 02/08/1995
Robert L. Deputy, 81, Crandall, died Thursday at Southern Indiana Rehabilitation Hospital in New Albany. He was a native of Jennings County, born Jan. 21, 1914, the son of the late Vern and Edna Adam Deputy. He was a retired superintendent of the New Albany sub-district of the Indiana State Highway Dept. and a member of International Union of Operating Engineers Local 181 in Louisville, Crandall Town Board for 28 years, Crandall Masonic Lodge 591 and Crandall United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, the former Gayle Byerley; a daughter, Suzann Slayton of Clarksville; and a grandchild. Masonic rites were performed Saturday by Crandall Masonic Lodge 591 F. & A.M. at Swarens Funeral Home in Crandall The funeral was Sunday at the funeral home with burial in Bethlehem Cemetery. The Rev. Larry Platt officiated. H. Kay Finn was organist. Pallbearers were Duane Crews, Gary Gilley, Terry Smith and Norma Swarens.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 01/19/1994
Amelia Missi Dethy, 90, Floyds Knobs, died Jan. 11 at her home. She was a native of New Albany and a member of St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Charles Dethy; two sons, Cletus Dethy of Greenville and James Dethy of Borden; three daughters, Dorothy Allen of Georgetown, Rosalie Schenck of Bradford and Kay Hoehn of New Salisbury; two sisters, Elnora Yochum of Lanesville and Mary Thomas of New Albany; 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Friday at St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. Kraft Funeral Service in New Albany handled the arrangements.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 12/10/2003
Charles M. Dethy, 99, Floyds Knobs, died Friday, Dec. 5, 2003, at the home of his daughter, Rosalie Schenck of Bradford. A native of Floyds Knobs, he was a retired farmer and logger, a former Lafayette Township Trustee and a former acting postmaster in Floyds Knobs for four years. He was a member of St. Mary’s of the Knobs Catholic Church and St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Bradford. He was preceded in death by his wife, Amelia Dethy, and a daughter, Sister Elvira Dethy. Survivors besides his daughter include two other daughters, Dorothy Allen of Georgetown and Kay Hoehn of New Salisbury; two sons, Cletus Dethy of Greenville and Jim Dethy of Borden; 17 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. Prayer service: Monday, Dec. 8, at Kraft Funeral Service in New Albany. Funeral: Tuesday, Dec. 9, at St. Mary’s of the Knobs Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 07/14/1982
Ruth Real Dizney, 74, mother of Earl W. Dizney of Palmyra, died Saturday, July 3 in Highlands Baptist Hospital in Louisville after a long illness. She was a native of Crawford County, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Real. Mrs. Dizney was a member of Northside Christian Church in New Albany. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Earline Beck and Mrs. Betty Roudenbush, of New Albany; three sisters, Mrs. John Leuthart of Jeffersonville, Mrs. Harry Bailey of Palm City, Fla. and Mrs. Mable Bolin of Cannelton; two brothers, Roscoe Real of Dale and Edward Real of New Albany; also 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 6 at the Northside Christian Church. Burial was in Graceland Memorial Park.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 04/06/1938
Henry Elmer, farmer of Floyd County, died last Friday at his home near Georgetown following a lingering illness of a complication of diseases. Funeral services were held Monday morning at eight-thirty o’clock at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at Lanesville conducted by the Rev. Clement Hunger. Burial was in the church cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Elmer, two sons, Emil and George of Georgetown, and three daughters, Mrs. Bertha Knable of New Albany, Mrs. Gertrude Schmidt of Deer Park, Ohio and Mrs. Anna Ludwick of Cheviot, Ohio. The deceased was sixty-eight years of age.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY - 12/12/2007
Marie F. Elmer, 92, New Albany, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2007, in Jeffersonville. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in New Albany. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emil F. Elmer, and a daughter, Patricia Ann Brown. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Jane Elmer of New Albany and Paula Britt of Sellersburg; two sons, Paul Elmer of Indianapolis and Jerome Elmer of New Albany; a brother, Carl Ott of Lanesville; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Visitation: Wednesday, Dec. 12, from 2 to 8 p.m. at Kraft Funeral Services' Spring Street location in New Albany. Funeral: Thursday, Dec. 13, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in New Albany followed by burial in St. Mary's Cemetery.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 08/30/1978
Mrs. Mary Brockman Elmer, former resident of Lanesville, died at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, at her home in Cincinnati, Ohio at the age of 100 years. Mrs. Elmer was the widow of Henry Elmer. Survivors include two sons, Emil of New Albany and George of Floyds Knobs; two daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Schmidt of Cincinnati, and Mrs. Ann Ludwig of Bridgetown, Ohio; 21 grandchildren and 57 great-grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lanesville. Burial was in the church cemetery.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 04/23/1958
Jacob Ems, 82, retired farmer near New Salisbury passed away last Saturday night in St. Edwards Hospital in New Albany. Funeral services were held last Tuesday morning at 10:00 o’clock in St. Michael Catholic Church at Bradford. Burial was in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Ems; four sons, John Ems of Louisville; Andrew Ems, New York City; Oren Ems, New Salisbury, and Carl Ems, Borden, and two daughters, Mrs. Alma Fisher, Louisville and Mrs. Catherine Wisman, Pekin. He also leaves 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 07/02/1969
Mrs. Mary Louise Ems, 87, formerly of New Salisbury, died at 5:40 p.m. Saturday at Clark County Hospital, Jeffersonville. She had been living in Hillcrest Nursing Home, Jeffersonville. She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Bradford. Survivors include three sons, John W. Ems, Louisville, Owen Ems, New Salisbury and Carl F. Ems, Borden; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Fisher, Louisville and Mrs. Maurice Wisman, Pekin; a sister, Mrs. Leo Book, Floyds Knobs, 17 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He husband, Jacob Ems, preceded her in death. The body rested at Love Funeral Home, Palmyra. Funeral services were held at noon Tuesday at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Bradford. Her grandson, Rev. Donald Fisher of Louisville conducted the service. Burial was in the church cemetery.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY - 06/20/2007
Florence M. (PoGo) Gehrig England, 93, New Salisbury, died Friday, June 15, 2007, at Harrison Health and Rehabilitation Centre in Corydon. Born in Louisville, she was the daughter of the late George Washington and Amelia Shuman Arnold. She was a former machine operator at the old Indiana Army Ammunition Plant in Charlestown and a member of Hursttown United Methodist Church. In 2003, the Lanesville Heritage Committee paid tribute to her for being a dedicated worker at the Heritage Festival, where she parked cars in Walter Q. Gresham Park all three days of the festival for 25 years. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Edward Gehrig and Roy England, and three brothers, Frank, Lewis and Eugene Arnold. Survivors include a daughter, Dorothy Troncin of New Salisbury; three stepchildren, Carl England of Louisville, Jerry England of Corydon and Jesse England of Georgetown; three granddaughters; two step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation: Monday, June 18, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, June 19, after 8 a.m. at Swarens Funeral Home in Ramsey. Funeral: Tuesday, June 19, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with burial in Central Barren Cemetery. Pallbearers: Eric Birkle, Ed Troncin, Jim Brownell, Jason Baird, Charlie Hanson and Gary Wingler.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 08/16/2000
Melvin A. Engle, 69, Floyds Knobs, died Tuesday, Aug. 2, at Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services in New Albany. He was a native of Borden, a former employee of William B. Engle Construction Co., an Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of Hobart Beach Veterans of Foreign Wars, Knights of Columbus Council 8586, Redmen Club and St. John Starlight Catholic Church. Survivors include two brothers, Charles Engle of Borden and William Engle of Floyds Knobs; and three sisters, Helen Andres and Thelma Bierman, both of Floyds Knobs, and Virginia Kersten of Borden. The funeral was Friday, Aug. 4, at St. John Starlight Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. Kraft Funeral Service in New Albany handled the arrangements. The family suggests memorial gifts to St. Elizabeth's Home or Rauch Inc.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 10/19/2005
Pearl A. Kochert Engle, 89, New Albany, died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2005, at Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services in New Albany. She was a native of Lanesville, and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the church Alter Society in New Albany. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Edward Engle. Survivors include a son, Robert C. Engle of New Albany; two daughters, Betty Rose Stewart and Barbara Ann Martin, both of New Albany; a brother, James Kochert of New Albany; a sister, Ruth Quinkert of New Albany; four grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral: Saturday, Oct. 15, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. Arrangements: Kraft Funeral Service in New Albany. The family suggests memorial gifts to her church.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 08/02/1978
Bradford native Mrs. Rose Kiesler Engle, 82, of Borden, died Monday, 10:15 p.m. at Floyd County Memorial Hospital. She was the widow of Joseph P. Engle and a member of St. John’s Starlite Catholic Church. Surviving are sons, Charles and Melvin Engle, both of Starlite, Edward and William Engle, both of New Albany; three daughters, Mrs. Thelma Bierman, Mrs. Helen Andres, both of Floyds Knobs and Mrs. Virginia Kersten of Starlite; 32 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held at St. John’s with burial in the church cemetery. Prayer service is at 8:30 p.m. today (Wednesday).
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CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 07/14/1976
Frank Anthony Ernstberger, 79, Corydon, died Sunday, 2:05 p.m. at Harrison County Hospital. Born March 4, 1897 in Georgetown, he was a retired farmer and member of the Knights of Columbus. He was the son of George and Matilda Ott Ernstberger. Survivors are his wife, the former Mildred Kochert; four sons, Vernon Ernstberger, Tell City, Huston Ernstberger, Georgetown, Gilbert Ernstberger, Clarksville and Paul Ernstberger, New Albany; seven daughters, Mrs. Iona Miller, Elizabeth, Mrs. Jane Ponto, Fowler, Ind., Mrs. Ruth Shewmaker, Carmel, Ind., Mrs. Melva Gates, Indianapolis, Mrs. Annette Akers, Sellersburg, Mrs. Rita Drury, Jeffersonville and Mrs. Nancy Mathews, New Albany; 59 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Mary Hauswald, New Albany. The funeral was held Tuesday, 2 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Corydon, with Father Ernest Strahl officiating. The scripture reading was held Monday, 7:30 p.m. with the rosary by the K of C at 8:30 p.m. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Michael, Gregory, and Patrick Ernstberger, Terry Miller, Kevin Ponto and Donald Shewmaker. The family requested that expressions of sympathy take forms of contributions to the Heart Fund.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 09/14/2005
Huston F. Ernstberger, 74, of Edwardsville died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2005, at his home. A native of Corydon, born May 11, 1931, he was the son of Frank Anthony and Mildred Azelia Kochert Ernstberger. He owned and operated H. F. Ernstberger & Sons Body and Paint Shop in Corydon and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Albany and Pope John Paul II Knights of Columbus in Lanesville. He served in numerous roles in his parish and community. He attended both St. Meinrad and Corydon high schools and was a veteran of the Korean War, having served in the Army Corps of Engineers. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, the former Mary Ruth Gettelfinger; eight sons, Greg, Eric, Jerry, Hugh, Mark, David, Fred and Ted Ernstberger; three daughters, Mary Jo Purcell, Marcia Marie Ernstberger and Monica Lewis; three brothers, Vernon, Gilbert and Paul Ernstberger; seven sisters, Iona Miller, Jane Ponto, Ruth Shewmaker, Melva Gates, Annette Akers, Rita Drury and Nancy Matthews, and 33 grandchildren. Visitation: Wednesday, Sept. 7, from noon to 8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at Generations Funeral Home in New Albany. Funeral Mass: Thursday, Sept. 8, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Albany with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family suggests memorial gifts to Providence High School, Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center or Hospice & Palliative Care of Southern Indiana.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 11/05/1980
Graveside services for infant Luke S. Ernstberger were held on last Wednesday, Oct. 29 at St. Mary’s Cemetery in New Albany. Father Stanley Herber officiated. Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Ernstberger of Muncie, Ind.; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Huston Ernstberger of Georgetown and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kimmel of Jeffersonville; two great grandmothers, Mrs. Mildred Ernstberger of Rt. 1 Corydon and Mary Gettelfinger of Ramsey. The infant died on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at Riley Hospital in Indianapolis.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 04/18/2001
Mildred A. Ernstberger, 93, Corydon, died Tuesday, April 17, at her home. A native of Harrison County, born Aug. 3, 1907, she was the daughter of the late Frank A. and Orabelia Geis Kochert. She was a homemaker, a volunteer for the American Red Cross for several years and a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Corydon and it’s Alter Society. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Ernstberger. Survivors include four sons, Vernon and Gilbert Ernstberger, both of Clarksville, Huston Ernstberger of Georgetown and Paul Ernstberger of New Albany; seven daughters, Iona Miller of Elizabeth, Jane Ponto of Fowler, Ruth Shewmaker of Carmel, Melva Gates of Dallas, Annette Akers and Nancy Matthews, both of Valrico, Fla., and Rita Drury of Brandon, Fla.; four sisters, Beatrice Stilger of Lanesville, Jeanette Kiefer of Georgetown, and Virginia Lillpop and Imelda Zollman, both of Lanesville; 62 grandchildren, 112 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 18, from 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, April 19, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m., and Friday, April 20, after 8 a.m. at Gehlbach & Royse Funeral Home in Corydon. The funeral will be Friday, April 20, at 3 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. Bishop Gerald Gettelfinger will be the celebrant. The family suggests memorial gifts to the Father Todd Memorial Fund or to St. Joseph School.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 05/12/1965
Mrs. Olive Mott Evans, of 603 East Main Street in New Albany, died at 1:30 a.m. Monday at Methodist Hospital in Louisville. She was 77 years of age. Mrs. Evans was a native of Harrison County. She was a member of Park Christian Church. The body rested at the Paul V. Shrader Funeral Home in New Albany, where funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. today (Wednesday). Burial was in Graceland Memorial Park. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Floyd Riggle and Mrs. C. J. Lopp, both of New Albany, Mrs. Anthony Glotzbach, Charlestown and Mrs. George Geswein, Palmyra; one son, Evart Kiesler, Indianapolis, two brothers, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 10/14/1931
Albert Ferber, a well known citizen of Morgan Township, passed away at his home near Palmyra last Friday night about eight o’clock following several months’ illness of lung trouble. The deceased was about fifty-six years of age, and was born and reared in the county. He was a member of the Catholic Church at Bradford. Funeral services were held Monday morning at St. Michael Catholic Church at Bradford, conducted by the Rev. John B. Gorman. Burial was in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Katherine Ferber, and seven children, Mrs. Barbara Hooks, Mrs. Jessie Porter, Katherine and Frieda, John, Lawrence and Carol Ferber, all of this county. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Katherine Barksdale, of New Albany. A daughter Bertha preceded her father in death.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 11/04/1931
Albert Ferber, son of Joseph and Crescentia Ferber was born near Hancock Chapel, Ind., August 7, 1875 and departed this life October 9, 1931, age fifty-six years, two months and two days. He was a member of the St. Michael’s Catholic Church of Bradford. He was united in marriage to Mary Catherine Fessel, April 27, 1897. To this union eight children were born. One daughter, Bertha, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife and seven children, Mrs. Albert Hoehn, Mrs. Harry Porter, Johnnie, Kathryn, Freeda, Lawrence and Carl, all of New Salisbury. One sister, Catherine Barksdale, of New Albany, the last of a family of thirteen children survives him. Also seven grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. He was a kind husband and father and will be sadly missed by his family who tenderly cared for him until the end. Funeral services were held Monday morning, October 12, at Bradford, the Rev. John B. Gorman officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 10/15/1958
Mrs. Mary Fessel Ferber, 80, of Bradford, died Monday in St. Edward’s Hospital in New Albany. Mrs. Ferber fell a week ago and suffered a broken hip. Mrs. Ferber was the widow of Albert Ferber. Her remains were at the Kahl Funeral Home in Palmyra. Requiem mass was held this (Wednesday) morning at 9:00 o’clock at St. Michael’s Church in Bradford. Burial was in the church cemetery. Surviving are two sons, Lawrence Ferber, New Albany and Carl Ferber, Columbia; four daughters Mrs. Albert Hahn, New Salisbury, Mrs. Ralph Stucky and Mrs. George Packwood, both of New Albany and Mrs. Harry Porter, Orleans. She also leaves 35 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 12/09/1936
Anthony Fessel of Fredericksburg passed away last Saturday at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Louisville, following a surgical operation. Mr. Fessel was sixty-nine years of age and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fessel. For a number of years he lived in the vicinity of Bradford. The remains were taken to his home at Fredericksburg. Funeral services were held Monday morning at nine o’clock at St. Michael’s Catholic Church at Bradford. Interment was in the church cemetery. Surviving are his wife, two daughters and two sons, Mrs. Peter Stemm of Bradford, Miss Alma Fessel, Herbert and Willard Fessel of Fredericksburg and a sister, Mrs. Mary Baker of Bradford.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 12/16/1998
Clara Piers Fessel, 82, Palmyra, died at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, at Vencor Facility in Corydon. She was born Feb. 20, 1916, to the late Lester and Katherine Kiesler Piers. She was a retired schoolteacher and a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Bradford. Survivors include her husband, Willard Fessel of Palmyra; three daughters, Becky Meyer of Louisville, and Donna Fessel and Mary Gurtz, both of Milltown; a sister, Helen Browning of Macon, Ga.; and four grandchildren. The funeral was Monday, Dec. 14, at St. Michael's Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. Love Funeral Home in Palmyra handled the arrangements.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 01/09/1974
George H. Fessel, who owned and operated one of the fine farms north of New Salisbury near Central Barren many years, died Tuesday at 1:15 p.m. in Harrison County Hospital. He was 69 years of age. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10 o’clock in St. Michael’s Church. Burial will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery. The rosary will be recited Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Love Funeral Home at Palmyra. Mr. Fessel was a member of St. Michael Church at Bradford. He was a member of the St. Michael’s Men’s Club and Harrison County Council Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Theresa Timperman Fessel; four sons, Charles E. Fessel of New Salisbury; Jerome Fessel, of Corydon, Harold Fessel of Floyds Knobs and Philip M. Fessel of Louisville, three daughters, Mrs. Mary C. Schueler of Princeton, Ky., Mrs. Margaret Smith, New Salisbury and Mrs. Carolyn Schueler of Clarksville; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph (Leona) Kochert of New Albany and Mrs. Clifford (Marie) Schroeder of Bradford, and 22 grandchildren. A brother, Joseph Fessel died in 1940.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 03/17/2004
Harold J. Fessel, 69, Floyds Knobs, died Tuesday evening, March 9, 2004, at his home. He retired from General Electric Co. in Louisville after 38 years, and worked in facility maintenance at Robinson Nugent Inc. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, the former Martha J. Schindler; two sons, Harold J. (Joe) Jr. and Dennis G. Fessel, both of New Albany; two daughters, Mary Theresa Andis of Floyds Knobs and Joyce L. Mousty Grider of English; two brothers, Charles Fessel of New Salisbury and Jerome Fessel of Corydon; three sisters, Mary Catherine Schueler of Owensboro, Ky., Margaret Smith of New Salisbury and Carolyn Schueler of Lanesville; eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Rosary: Prayed Friday, March 12, at Generations Funeral Home in New Albany. Funeral Mass: Saturday, March 13, at Holy Family Catholic Church with burial in St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Cemetery. The family suggests memorial gifts to Hospice, Mass of the Air or the American Cancer Society.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 07/09/1975
Harrison County native Herbert L. Fessel, 69, New Albany, died Friday at Floyd County Memorial Hospital. He was a retired employee of Hoosier Panel Co. having worked there for 25 years. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Catherine Rochner Fessel. The funeral was held Monday, 9:15 a.m. at Holy Trinity. Burial was in St. Michael’s Cemetery at Bradford. The body rested at Kraft Funeral Home in New Albany where prayer services were held Sunday evening.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 03/06/1940
Joseph H. Fessel died last Friday night at 8:10 o’clock at his home at Central Barren following a three weeks illness of a complication of diseases. Mr. Fessel was thirty-two years of age. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip H. J. Fessel and was born and reared in the community in which he died. The deceased was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church at Bradford. He was a farmer and school bus driver of Morgan Township. Funeral services were held Monday morning at nine o’clock at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Katherine Ems Fessel, two sons, Robert and Wayne Fessel, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip H. J. Fessel, a brother, George Fessel of Central Barren, and two sisters, Misses Leona and Marie Fessel of Bradford.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 10/30/1963
Mrs. Margaret Fessel, 84, died Saturday at Floyd Memorial Hospital, New Albany. She was resident of Bradford and a member of St. Michael Catholic Church. Surviving is a son George Fessel, New Salisbury; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Leona) Kochert, New Albany and Mrs. Clifford (Marie) Schroeder, Bradford; a brother, George E. Kiesler, Bradford, 20 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. The body was taken to the Love Funeral Home where the rosary was recited Monday night. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Church, Bradford, with burial in the church cemetery.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 10/30/1968
Miss Mary Rose Fessel of 621 E. Market St., New Albany, died at 3:45 a.m. Friday in Floyd County Memorial Hospital. She was 31 years of age. Miss Fessel was a native of Fredericksburg, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Fessel who also reside in New Albany. She lived in the Palmyra area before moving to New Albany. She was employed as a seamstress at the M. Fine & Son Manufacturing Company in New Albany. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and its Altar Society and of the Legion of Mary. The body was at the Kraft Funeral Home where the rosary service was held at 8:00 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services were held at 9:00 a.m. Monday in Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial was in St. Michael’s Cemetery at Bradford.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 11/04/1914
Mrs. Mary U. Fessel, wife of Daniel Fessel, died at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mrs. and Mrs. Paul Bigler, in Blue River Township, Wednesday night, October 21, after an illness of several months of softening of the brain. Funeral services were held on Friday, October 23, at ten o’clock a.m. at the Catholic Church at Bradford, conducted by Father Bolin, the priest of the parish, and the burial was in the church cemetery nearby. Mrs. Fessel had suffered from brain and mental trouble for about five years during which time she had grown gradually worse. She was seventy-two years old and leaves surviving her aged husband and three children, Mrs. Paul Bigler, Mrs. Albert Ferber and Philip Fessel. She was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church and was a good, kind Christian woman. She had many friends who will regret to learn of her death.
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CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 01/22/1958
Michael Charles, two-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fessel, of New Salisbury died last Saturday afternoon in the Children’s Hospital in Louisville. The body was at the Swarens Funeral Home in Ramsey. Graveside services were held Monday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock in St. Michael’s Cemetery in Bradford. Besides the parents, the baby leaves his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Nolot of Depauw, Mr. and Mrs. George H. Fessel of New Salisbury, great-grandmother, Mrs. Margaret Fessel of Bradford and great-grandfather, Cort Engleman of Depauw.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 10/28/1953
Philip H. J. Fessel died Monday night at his home at Bradford. He was seventy-one years of age. The funeral mass will be Thursday morning at 9 o’clock at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Fessel was widely known throughout this county and adjoining counties. He owned and operated a good farm in Morgan Township. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Margaret Fessel, a son and two daughters, George Fessel, Mrs. Joseph Kochert and Mrs. Clifford Schroeder, all of Bradford; and two sisters, Mrs. Katherine Ferber of Orleans and Mrs. Anna Bigler of Bradford; seventeen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 04/24/1991
Phillip Melvin Fessel, 47, formerly of New Salisbury, died Saturday at Humana Hospital Audubon in Louisville. He was a native of Harrison County, a security guard for Johnson Middle School in Louisville, vice president of the Kentucky chapter of Midwestern Housing Association and president of the Colonial Square Co-op in Louisville. Survivors include his wife, the former Shirley Ray; two daughters, Johanna Bruner and Kimberly Fessel both of Louisville; two stepdaughters, Debbie Hatcher and Lisa Stewart, both of Louisville; two stepsons, Joseph A. and Christopher W. Fabel both of Louisville; three brothers, Jerome Fessel of Corydon, Harold Fessel of Floyds Knobs and Charles Fessel of New Salisbury; three sisters: Kay Schueler of Princeton, Ky., Carolyn Schueler of Lanesville, and Margaret Smith of New Salisbury, and six grandchildren. The funeral was this morning at 11 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Bradford, with burial in the church cemetery. Arch L. Heady Okolona Funeral Home in Louisville was in charge of arrangements. The family requests that expressions of sympathy be made in the form of memorial gifts to the American Heart Association.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 12/16/1987
Theresa E. Fessel, 81, New Salisbury, died Dec. 9 at Harrison County Hospital. She was a native of Harrison County. Survivors include four sons; Philip M. Fessel of Louisville, Harold Fessel of Floyds Knobs, Jerome Fessel of Corydon and Charles Fessel of New Salisbury; three daughters: Mary C. Schueler of Princeton, Ky., Carolyn Schueler of Lanesville and Margaret Smith of New Salisbury; three brothers: Charles Timperman of Louisville, Lawrence and James Timperman, both of Cincinnati; 28 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. The funeral was held Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church in Bradford, with burial in the church cemetery. Love Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 01/11/1984
Mrs. Jerome E. (Viola) Fessel, 47, died Wednesday evening in Harrison County Hospital in Corydon. She was the former Viola Smith and lived in Corydon. She was an employee of Thomas IGA Foodliner in Corydon and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was born in Harrison County on June 11, 1936, the daughter of the late Alva Smith and Lillian Lincoln Smith Simon. Survivors include her husband, Jerome E. Fessel; a son, Allen Fessel of Corydon; two daughters: Mrs. Deborah Arnold and Mrs. Judith Reed, both of Corydon; her mother, Mrs. Lillian Simon of Frenchtown; two brothers; Jerome Smith of New Salisbury and Marvin Smith of Floyds Knobs; three sisters: Mrs. Mardell Brooks of Charlestown, Mrs. Maxine Schwartz of Depauw and Mrs. Virginia Rosenbarger of Depauw; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Ernest Strahl officiated. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery, Corydon. The family requested memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society and New Albany Hospice Assoc.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 03/12/1958
Funeral services for Mrs. Virginia Baylor Fessel 83, widow of Anthony Fessel was held last Saturday morning in St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Bradford. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Fessel died last Wednesday at noon at her home in Fredericksburg. Surviving are two sons and two daughters, Mrs. Peter Stemm of New Albany, Herbert Fessel of Bradford, Willard Fessel and Miss Alma Fessel of Fredericksburg.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 06/30/1948
Emmett Frakes, 78, retired farmer died last Friday evening at five o’clock at his home northeast of Mauckport, following an illness of heart trouble. A son of the late John and Elizabeth Faith Frakes, he was born and reared in this county. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at two o’clock at Mt. Zion Church. Interment was in the church cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Minerva Frakes, two sons and four daughters, Carl Frakes of Los Angeles, Fred Frakes of Omaha, Neb., Mrs. Maude Simcox of New Albany, Miss Edith Frakes at home. Mrs. Bessie Engleman of Corydon, Mrs. Mildred Roudenbush of Georgetown. He also leaves 21 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, two brothers, Walter Frakes of Mauckport, George Frakes of New Albany and a sister, Mrs. Sid Fisher of Mauckport.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 05/22/1963
Mrs. Minerva C. Frakes, 89, died at 3:20 p.m. Monday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Maude Simcox in New Albany. She had been ill three years. A native of Harrison County, she was a daughter of Henry and Malinda Deweese Faith. She had lived in New Albany 14 years. Mrs. Frakes was a member of Mount Zion E.U.B. Church at Mauckport. She was the widow of Emmett Frakes. Survivors include two sons, Fred Frakes, Plainfield and Carl Frakes, Los Angeles; three other daughters, Miss Edith Frakes and Mrs. Mildred Roudenbush, New Albany, and Mrs. Bessie Engleman, Corydon. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Singleton and Mrs. Betty Love, Corydon; 23 grandchildren, 64 great-grandchildren, and four great great-grandchildren. The body is at Beanblossom-Steenbergen Funeral Home in Corydon where funeral services are planned for Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock conducted by the Rev. A. E. Struble of Clarksville. Interment will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. The pallbearers are Danny Emily, Terry Faith, Allen Frakes, Terry Gutknect, Michael Simcox and Ronnie Owens.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 01/23/1991
Floyd D. Froman, 78, New Albany, died Friday at Floyd Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Crawford County and a retired forklift operator at the old International Harvester in Louisville. Survivors include a son, Kenneth Froman of Georgetown; two daughters, Patricia Williams of Escondido, Calif., and Iola Sisson of New Albany; two brothers, Robert Froman of Anderson and Melvin Froman of West Virginia; a sister, Mabel Rinker of Phoenix, Arizona; 12 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Monday at 1 p.m. at Seabrook Funeral Home, with burial in Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park.

CORYDON REPUBLICAN OBITUARY – 03/22/1917
Christopher Goeswein, residing on a farm four miles southeast of Lanesville, was burned to death last Tuesday while burning a meadow. After eating his dinner he had gone to his work and some time later his cries for help were heard by his son who hurried to his relief and found his father in a badly burned condition when he reached him, the clothing being entirely burned from his body. He was taken to the house where he died within a few minutes. Mr. Goeswein lived in Floyd County near the Harrison County line and owned property in this county. His wife died ten years ago. He is survived by seven children, four daughters and three sons, all of whom live on farms near their father’s home. His daughters are Mrs. Josephine Bach, Mrs. Annie Eisert, Mrs. Theresa Hess and Miss Catharine Goeswein. His sons are Frank, Chris and Louis Goeswein. The funeral will be held at the Lanesville Catholic Church today and burial will be in the cemetery near that church. Father Peckscamp will conduct the services. The deceased was 68 years of age.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 05/06/1964
Retired Farmer Christie Geswein, Dies at Age 72
Christie Geswein, 72, died at 6:45 a.m. Friday in his home at Lanesville. A native of Floyd County, he was a son of the late Christian Geswein and Treasa Ringle. Mr. Geswein was a retired farmer and former employee of the Orwick Vault Company here. He was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church and a Charter Member of St. Austine Comandery 236 of Knights of St. John’s, which was organized about 49 years ago. Survivors include three sons, Chester, Alfred, and Willard Geswein, all of Lanesville; four daughters, Mrs. Mildred Gleason of Jeffersonville, Mrs. Alice Ott of Allen Park, Mich., Mrs. Ruth Harbison of New Albany, and Mrs. Joyce Schueler of Lanesville; a brother, Frank Geswein of Lanesville; three sisters, Mrs. Treasa Hess, and Mrs. Anna Eisert of Lanesville, and Mrs. Josephine Bach of Georgetown; and 21 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. The body was at Gehlbach & Resch Funeral Home where the Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services were conducted by Father Charles Knight at 10:00 a.m. Monday in St. Mary’s Catholic Church at Lanesville. Pallbearers were members of the Knights of St. Johns, Steve Walters, Francis Hess, Melvin Hess, Charles Richmer, John Walter, and Herb Schellenberger. Burial was in St. Mary’s Catholic Church Cemetery.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 10/10/1984
Frank J. Geswein, 90, died Tuesday morning in Westminster Health Care Center in Clarksville. He lived at Lanesville, was a retired farmer and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, the former Rose Glotzbach; four sons: Earl Geswein of Lanesville, George Geswein of Palmyra, Joseph Geswein of Clarksville and Francis Geswein of Starlight; two daughters: Mrs. Leonard (Louise) Stilger of Lanesville and Mrs. Raymond (Marie) Huth of Floyds Knobs; 27 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Lanesville. Father Bernard Gerdon will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. this evening in Gehlbach and Royse Georgetown Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Gary, Fred and Robert Geswein, John Huth, David and Michael Stilger.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY - 12/19/2007
George C. Geswein, 88, Palmyra, formerly of Lanesville, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007, at Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services in New Albany. He was an Army veteran who served as a staff sergeant in World War II and received four Bronze Stars in the Asian-Pacific Theatre. After the war, he worked at the Quarter Master Depot and then became a dairy farmer. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Bradford, Knights of Columbus in Corydon, VFW Post 1693 and American Legion Post 28, both in New Albany, and Moose Lodge 5 in Louisville. He was preceded in death by a brother, Earl. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Garnetta; four sons, Gary, Glenn, Greg and Gordon; two brothers, Joe and Francis; two sisters, Louise Stilger and Pat Huth; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass: Monday, Dec. 17, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Bradford. Arrangements: Love Funeral Home in Palmyra.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 02/28/1951
Mrs. Margaret Geswein, 55, wife of Christie Geswein died Sunday morning at three o’clock at her home near Lanesville. Mrs. Geswein had been ill of a heart ailment. Mrs. Geswein was a daughter of Albert and Anna Seipel Benson. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 8:30 o’clock at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, conducted by the Rev. Warren Womack. Burial was in the church cemetery. Besides her husband, Christie Geswein, she leaves three sons and four daughters, Chester, Alfred and Willard Geswein, Mrs. Ruth Harbeson and Miss Joyce Geswein, all of Lanesville; Mrs. Mildred Gleason of Jeffersonville and Mrs. Alice Ott of Detroit. She also leaves eight grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Herman Walter of Georgetown.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 07/23/1930
Mrs. Mary Theresa Geswein, wife of Frank Geswein, died Monday evening about seven o’clock at their home near Lanesville. She gave birth to twin sons recently, both dying a few days apart. It is thought she suffered a stroke of apoplexy about a week ago, and was unconscious from that time until the end. She was born August 9, 1897 and was thirty-two years, eleven months and twelve days of age. She was born near Lanesville and spent her life in that community. She was the daughter of the late George Pressler and Mrs. Rosa Shickel. The deceased was born the day of her father’s death. Funeral services will be held this (Wednesday) morning at eight thirty o’clock at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of which she was a member conducted by Rev. Smith, assistant priest of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, of Corydon. Burial was in the church cemetery. Besides her husband she leaves four sons, Earl, George, Joseph and Francis Geswein. She also leaves her mother, Mrs. Rosa Shickel, a half brother, Raymond Shickel, and a stepbrother, Herman Shickel, of Lanesville, and a stepsister, Mrs. Josephine Eve, of New Albany.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 07/06/1988
Rose Geswein, 83, Lanesville, died June 29 at 4:20 a.m. at Westminster Healthcare Center in Clarksville. She was the former Rose Glotzbach and a native of Harrison County. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and St. Anne’s Society. Survivors include four sons: George Geswein of Palmyra, Joseph Geswein of Jeffersonville, Francis Geswein of Floyds Knobs and Earl Geswein of Lanesville; two daughters: Marie Huth of Floyds Knobs and Louise Stilger of Lanesville; two sisters: Anna Schmidt of New Albany and Alma Day of Lanesville; 27 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren. The funeral was held Friday at 10 a.m. at St Mary Catholic Church. Fathers Albert Ajamie and Joseph Sheets officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were: Robert, Kenneth and John Huth, David, Donald and Michael Stilger. Gehlbach & Royse Georgetown Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. A wake service was held there Thursday at 8 p.m.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 09/26/1906
Mrs. Theresa Geswein, wife of Christian Geswein, of near Lanesville, died Sunday evening, Sept. 23. The deceased was a good, Christian woman and a faithful member of the Catholic Church. The funeral took place Tuesday from the Catholic Church in Lanesville, conducted by Father Peckskamp, and the remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery nearby. Mrs. Goeswein was 55 years old and had been a sufferer from rheumatism for several years. She leaves a husband and several children to mourn her demise.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 02/16/1972
Andrew Paul Gettelfinger, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Gettelfinger, died at 5:50 p.m. Saturday in the Harrison County Hospital. Besides the parents, the baby is survived by two sisters, Mary Catherine and Patricia Ann Gettelfinger; three brothers, Brian, Daniel and Kevin Gettelfinger all at home, grandparents, Mrs. Mary Gettelfinger, Ramsey and Mr. and Mrs. John Loew, Lanesville. Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday in Saint Bernard’s Cemetery, Frenchtown, by Rev. Donald Evrard, and Rev. Gerald Gettelfinger. Swarens Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 03/14/1956
Mrs. Anna Mary Ems Gettelfinger, 91, widow of David Gettelfinger, died at St. Joseph Infirmary in Louisville Monday morning at 11:00 o’clock. A daughter of Frederick and Angela Sears Ems, she was born near Central Barren. Mrs. Gettelfinger was a life long member of the Catholic Church. She was a member of St. Rita’s Altar Society of St. Bernard’s Church at Frenchtown. The Rosary was recited at Swarens Funeral Home, Ramsey, Tuesday evening. The body is being moved to the family residence Wednesday morning where the Rosary is being recited at 7:30 o’clock Wednesday evening. The Solemn Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday by the Rev. F. J. Gettelfinger, assisted by the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph D. Gettelfinger as deacon and Rev. Donald Fisher, a grand nephew as subdeacon. Rev. Earl Feltman, pastor of St. Bernard’s Church, will preach the funeral sermon. Gerald A. Gettelfinger, Jr., of the Major Seminary at St. Meinrad, a grandson, will be Master of Ceremonies. The Requiem Mass will be sung by the Priest’s Choir from Louisville under the direction of Rev. Joseph Emmerich. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Gettelfinger is survived by four sons, Rev. F. J. Gettelfinger, pastor of St. Catherine’s Church, New Haven, Ky., Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph D. Gettelfinger, pastor St. Augustine Church, Lebanon, Ky., Raymond P. and Gerald A. Gettelfinger; three daughters, Mrs. (Ursula) Shidler and Mrs. Edward G. (Agnes) Sieg, all of Ramsey and Mrs. Lorena Ebel of Louisville, Ky. Two children, Freddie and Nettie C., preceded her in death. She also leaves a brother, Jacob Ems, Sr., New Salisbury, 37 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 07/03/1935
Mrs. Anna Uhl Gettelfinger, wife of George Gettelfinger, passed away Sunday at her home near Bradford following a lingering illness of a complication of diseases. She has been confined to her home the past year. Mrs. Gettelfinger was born April 21, 1866 and was sixty-nine years, two months and nine days of age. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Frances Uhl, and was born and reared in the county. On February 1, 1886, she was united in marriage to George H. Gettelfinger and to this union eleven children were born, four of whom preceded her in death. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church at Bradford and was a highly esteemed woman of her community. Surviving are her husband, six sons and one daughter, Wm. A. Gettelfinger, Chas. A. Gettelfinger, Henry Gettelfinger, Edw. F. Gettelfinger, Bernard J. Gettelfinger, Mrs. Frank (Agnes) Kiesler of this county, and Herman G. Gettelfinger, of Louisville. She also leaves a brother and two sisters, George Uhl and Mrs. Elizabeth Nolot, of Bradford, and Mrs. Matilda Kemper, of Louisville, twenty-five grandchildren and one great-grandson. Requiem high mass was held yesterday morning at nine o’clock at St. Michael Catholic Church at Bradford, with the Rev. Andrew B. Gettelfinger as celebrant, assisted by the Rev. Joseph Gettelfinger, and the Rev. Fred Gettelfinger as deacon and subdeacon. All are nephews of the deceased. The Rev. John B. Gorman, resident pastor, conducted the burial ceremony. Music was furnished by the church choir. Interment was in the church cemetery, the six sons serving as pallbearers.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 09/03/1986
Anthony Gettelfinger Jr. of Ramsey, died Thursday at his home after an illness. He was 22. He was a native of Harrison County and a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Frenchtown. Surviving are his parents, Anthony Sr. and Judy Hiestand Gettelfinger, Ramsey; three sisters: Jean M. Jenkins, Louisville, Cheryl A. Gettelfinger and Tina L. Gettelfinger, Ramsey; his grandmother, Mary Gettelfinger, Ramsey; and step-grandmother, Pearl Hiestand, Lebanon, Ohio. The Rosary was prayed at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Swarens Funeral Home, Ramsey. The funeral was held at 10 a.m. Saturday at his church, with Father John Fink and Father Fred Denison officiating. Music was by church choir. Burial was in church cemetery. Pallbearers were Brian Gettelfinger, Pat and Greg Ernstberger, Michael Swank, Joe Batliner Jr. and Daniel Marquet.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 06/02/1999
B. J. Gettelfinger, 64, Palmyra, died Friday, May 28, at his home. A native of Palmyra, born March 21, 1935, he was the son of William and Zeta Bir Gettelfinger. He was a retired employee of Navastar International in Indianapolis, an Army veteran and a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Bradford. Survivors include his wife, the former Phyllis A. Senn; two sons, Jeff Gettelfinger of San Antonio, Texas, and Roger L. Gettelfinger of Ramsey; three daughters, Brenda Beach of Pekin, Jeanie Wagner of Ramsey and Judy Rae Waggoner of Greenville; two brothers, George W. Gettelfinger and Cletis H. Gettelfinger, both of Palmyra; five sisters, Rita Weiser of Hermann, Mo., Loretta Robertson of English, Sister Mary Andre of Ferdinand, Martha Oaks of Milltown and Margaret Baylor of Palmyra; and eight grandchildren. The funeral was Monday, May 31, at St. Michael’s Church with burial in the church cemetery. The Most Rev. Gerald A. Gettelfinger and Fr. Bonaventure Knaebel officiated. Organist was Kathleen Kruer. Honorary pallbearers were Frank X. Senn and George W. and Cletis H. Gettelfinger. Active pallbearers were Jim Wise, Jim Nally, Carl Wagner, Tony Phillips, Albert McCowley and Charles Underwood. Swarens Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 05/01/1946
Daniel Gettelfinger died Sunday morning at 11:00 o’clock following an illness of several weeks at his home two miles southeast of Ramsey. He was 87 years of age. Funeral services are being held at 8:45 Central Standard Time Wednesday morning, May 1, at the residence and at 9:30 a.m. Central Standard Time at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church at Frenchtown, conducted by the Rev. Father Donald Coakley, priest of the Parish. Mr. Gettelfinger was active in dairy cattle production and was an active member of the Harrison County Jersey Cattle Club. He was one of the county’s highly esteemed citizens. Mr. Gettelfinger was born at Greenville the son of Frederick and Ursula Fessel Gettelfinger. He spent his entire life in Floyd and Harrison counties. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Anna Mary Ems Gettelfinger, four sons and three daughters, Rev. Frederick J. Gettelfinger who is pastor of St. Catherine’s Catholic Church at New Haven, Ky., Rev. Joseph D. Gettelfinger, pastor of St. Augustine’s Catholic Church at Lebanon, Ky., Raymond P. Gettelfinger, Gerald Gettelfinger, Mrs. Earl (Ursula) Shidler and Mrs. Edward (Agnes) Sieg of near Ramsey, and Mrs. Joseph (Loretta) Ebel of St. Paul, Minn.; also by three brothers and two sisters, George H. and Frank J. Gettelfinger and Mrs. Philip (Margaret) Jacobi of Palmyra, Joseph A. Gettelfinger and Mrs. Martin (Clara) Bush of near Ramsey; also thirty-seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 04/14/1909
Frederick Gettelfinger died at his home in Spencer Township last Saturday, aged 77 years, after an illness of three months. The funeral took place from the Catholic Church at Frenchtown Monday morning, conducted by Rev. Bleuel and the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery of that church. The deceased was a German by birth, came to this country when seventeen years of age with his parents and two sisters and settled in Ohio. Twelve years later he moved to this county and settled in Jackson Township where he lived until about twenty years ago, when he removed into Spencer Township. The deceased leaves, besides his widow, four sons and two daughters, as follows: John, Daniel, Frank and George Gettelfinger, and Mrs. Philip Jacobi and Mrs. Martin Bush, all of this county. He leaves one sister, Mrs. Mary Meyer, of Michigan, his other sister, Mrs. Catherine Bauer, having preceded him to the beyond about fifteen months ago.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 04/09/1952
George H. Gettelfinger, Palmyra, passed away March 31, 1952 at 1:20 p.m., at St. Joseph Infirmary, Louisville. He was a son of Fredrick and Ursula (Fessel) Gettelfinger, and was born Aug. 2, 1861. He died at the age of 90 years, 7 months, 29 days. On February 1, 1887, he was united in marriage to Anna Uhl, who preceded him in death June 30, 1935. To this union eleven children were born, of which four preceded him in death. He was a life member of the Catholic church and enjoyed all of her last rites. A charter member of the Harrison County Council Knights of Columbus and a member of the Holy Name Society. The body rested at the residence until April 3, funeral was at St. Michael Church, Bradford, conducted by Rev. Bernard Thompson, who celebrated a Solemn High Requiem Mass, assisted by Rev. Fred Gettelfinger as Deacon and Rev. Earl Feltman as Sub Deacon. Monsignor Joseph Gettelfinger, was in attendance but physically unable to participate. Burial was in church cemetery. Pallbearers were his six sons. Honorary pallbearers were charter members of the Harrison County Council Knights of Columbus, George E. Brown, Frank Ordner, John L. Walter, Edward Wesbecker, John Kochert and Guy Kannapel. Surviving are the six sons, Henry, William, Charles, Herman, Edward and Bernard, all of Bradford, one daughter, Mrs. Frank (Agnes) Kiesler, of Scottsburg, and 32 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 06/30/1971
Gerald A. Gettelfinger, native and lifelong resident of R. R. 1, Ramsey, died at 11:35 a.m. Thursday in the Harrison County Hospital. He was 64 years of age and a son of the late Daniel and Mary Ems Gettelfinger. A retired farmer he was employed for 30 years in General Service Administration of the Census Bureau in Jeffersonville. Mr. Gettelfinger was a member of the St. Bernard’s Catholic Church at Frenchtown and it’s Holy Name Society. His son, Gerald A. Gettelfinger Jr. is superintendent of education of the Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Survivors besides Father Gettelfinger include his wife, the former Mary Kiesler; two other sons, Joseph F. Gettelfinger, New Salisbury and Anthony Gettelfinger, Ramsey; five daughters, Mrs. Mary Ruth Ernstberger, Georgetown, Mrs. Agnes Marie Ernstberger, Clarksville, Mrs. Joan Marquet, New Albany, Mrs. Jean Batliner, Floyds Knobs, and Mrs. Antoinette Swank, Sycamore, Ill.; three brothers, Father F. J. Gettelfinger, New Haven, Ky., Monsignor Joseph D. Gettelfinger, Lebanon, Ky. and Raymond Gettelfinger, R. 1, Ramsey; three sisters, Mrs. Ursula Shidler, and Mrs. Lorena Ebel, both of Louisville and Mrs. Agnes Sieg, Ramsey; 37 grandchildren. The body was at the Swarens Funeral Home where the Rosary was prayed at 8 p.m. Friday. The funeral Mass was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday in Saint Bernard’s Catholic Church, Frenchtown. The main celebrant was Father Gerald A. Gettelfinger, son of the deceased, assisted by Father Francis Tuohy, Father Donald Ackerman, Father Joseph Sheets, Father Joseph McGinley, Father F. J. Gettelfinger, Father Kenny Sweeney, Father Lawrence Richard, Father Richard Lawler, Father David Senefeld, Father Andrew Diezeman, Father Louis Marchino, Monsignor Joseph D. Gettelfinger, Monsignor Blockhold, Pastor of Saint Bernard’s Parish, father Donald Everard. Absolution Rite was conducted by Archbishop George J. Biskup, archbishop of Indianapolis. Casket bearers were Wilfred Sieg, John Gettelfinger, Eddie Ebel, Raymond Shidler, Drue Eaton and Lyle LaHue. Burial was in Saint Bernard’s Cemetery.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 08/30/1972
Herman Gettelfinger, 71, of Bradford, died at 12:40 a.m. Saturday at Floyd Memorial Hospital. He was a retired electrician and was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church at Bradford. Surviving are his wife, the former Olivia Weaver, one son, Ray Gettelfinger, of Floyds Knobs, one daughter, Mrs. Jude (Marcella) Kruer, of Floyds Knobs, two brothers, Charles and Edward Gettelfinger both of Palmyra, one sister, Mrs. Agnes Kiesler of Scottsburg and eight grandchildren. The rosary was recited at 8 p.m. Sunday at the Love Funeral Home in Palmyra. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Burial was in the church cemetery.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 04/13/1988
Mary Catherine Gettelfinger, 78, Ramsey, died Sunday at her home. A native of Bradford, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Orpha Gill Kiesler and member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Frenchtown. She was the widow of Gerald A. Gettelfinger. Survivors include three sons, Rev. Msgr. Gerald A. Gettelfinger, Indianapolis; Joseph F. Gettelfinger, New Salisbury; and Anthony Gettelfinger, Ramsey; five daughters: Mary Ruth Ernstberger of Georgetown, Agnes Marie Ernstberger of Clarksville, Joan Marguet of New Albany, Jean Ann Batliner of Floyds Knobs and Antoinette Swank of Lexington, Ky.; a brother, Andrew C. Kiesler of Palmyra; 38 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. Visitation is until 11:30 this morning at Swarens Funeral Home, Ramsey. The funeral will follow at noon at her church. Her son, the monsignor, and the Rev. Fred Denison will officiate. Music will be by the church choir. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Gregory L. and Patrick A. Ernstberger, Brian J. Gettelfinger, Daniel P. Marguet, Dr. Michael L. Swank and Joseph C. Batliner. Honorary pallbearers are: Mary Jo Ernstberger, Rose M. Turnbow, Mary C. Gettelfinger, Mary E. Marguet, Mary A. Batliner, Lisa M. Leonard and Jean M. Jenkins. The rosary was prayed at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Swarens Funeral Home, Ramsey.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 03/27/2002
Olivia C. (Weaver) Gettelfinger, 95, Floyds Knobs, died Tuesday, March 19, at a mini nursing home in Jeffersonville. A native of Louisville, she was a member of St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church and Floyds Knobs Senior Citizens Club. Survivors include a son, Raymond L. Gettelfinger of Floyds Knobs; a daughter, Marcella M. Kruer of Starlight; eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. A funeral Mass was Saturday, March 23, at St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church with burial in St. Michaels Cemetery in Bradford. Generations Funeral Home in New Albany handled the arrangements. The family suggests memorial gifts to Mass of the Air or St. Mary of the Knobs School Fund.

CORYDON REPUBLICAN OBITUARY – 11/18/1920
Mrs. Ursula Gettelfinger, widow of the late Frederick Gettelfinger, died at the home of her son, Joseph Gettelfinger, near Ramsey, in Spencer Township, last Saturday from the effects of a stroke of paralysis sustained by her on Tuesday before. She was born in Washington, D. C., April 15, 1833, and had been a resident of Harrison County for more than fifty years. She had been in declining health for several years and had been bedfast since last June. Her surviving children are Joseph, Daniel, George, John and Frank Gettelfinger, Mrs. Caroline Bigler, Mrs. Margaret Jacobi and Mrs. Clara Bush, all of this county. She leaves sixty-two grandchildren and twenty-five great-grandchildren. The funeral services were conducted last Monday at the Catholic church at Frenchtown by her grandson, Father Joseph Gettelfinger, at present pastor of the Catholic church at Paynesville, Ky., and Father Fellers, pastor of the Frenchtown church. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 06/28/1967
William A. Gettelfinger, native of Harrison County, died at 9:45 p.m. Sunday in the Floyd County Hospital, New Albany. He was 73 years of age and a retired farmer. Mr. Gettelfinger was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Survivors are three sons, George W. Gettelfinger, Palmyra, Cletus H. Gettelfinger, New Salisbury and Benedict Joseph Gettelfinger, Palmyra; seven daughters, Mrs. Marie Garrison, New Albany, Mrs. Magdalen Ruth Ollis, Greenville, Mrs. Rita Mae Weiser and Mrs. Loretta Robertson, both of Hermann, Mo., Sister Mary Andre, O.S.B., Ferdinand, Mrs. Martha Oakes, Louisville, and Mrs. Margaret Baylor, Palmyra; one sister, Mrs. Agnes Kiesler, Scottsburg; four brothers, Henry Gettelfinger, Charles Gettelfinger and Edward Gettelfinger, all of Palmyra, and Herman Gettelfinger, Georgetown; and 37 grandchildren. The body is at Swarens Funeral Home, Ramsey where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Michael’s Church, Bradford. Rev. David J. Senefeld will be the officiating clergyman. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 09/17/1958
Mrs. William (Zita Bir) Gettelfinger, 59, of Morgan Township, died last Friday night in St. Joseph Infirmary, Louisville, where she had been a patient. Mrs. Gettelfinger had been in failing health for 16 years. She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church at Bradford. The Rosary was recited Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at the Kahl Funeral Home at Palmyra. Funeral services were held Monday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Michael’s Church. Burial was in the Church cemetery. Survivors include her husband, three sons, George W. and Cletus H. of Morgan Township, and Benedict, who is in the Army in Texas; seven daughters, Sister Bernadette Andre of Evansville, Margaret and Magglen at home; Miss Martha Gettelfinger and Mrs. Marie Garrison of New Albany; Mrs. Rita Mae Meiser of Herman, Mo., and Mrs. Loretta Robinson of Jeffersonville; two brothers, Cletus Bir of New Albany and Vincent Bir of Cleveland, Ohio; and three sisters, Mrs. Clara Briard of Fremont, Nebr., and Mrs. Agnes Roache and Mrs. Margaret Didelot of New Albany; also 15 grandchildren.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 03/25/1942
Patrick H. Gill passed away Friday, March 13th, at his home near Bradford following an illness. Mr. Gill was eighty-five years of age. He was a former schoolteacher and member of the Gill Brothers Law Firm. The deceased was a graduate of Lebanon College at Lebanon, Ohio. He was instrumental in developing the Pekin school system and was director of the Washington County Historical Society. Funeral services were held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church at Bradford. Burial was in St. Patrick’s Cemetery at Salem. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lillie Martin Gill, son, Heber J. of Bloomington, and five daughters, Mrs. Orpha Kiesler, Mrs. Edward Piers, Mrs. Josephine Gettelfinger and Misses Eunice and Loretta Gill.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY - 09/27/2006
Donald A. Girts, 58, Laconia, died at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2006, at his home. Born Aug. 3, 1948, in Harrisburg, Pa., he was the son of the late William Henry and Harriett Elizabeth Wolfe Girts. He was a brick mason, a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of American Legion in Elizabeth. Survivors include four sons, Jason Girts of Shepherdsville, Ky., Gary Ford of Palmyra, Lee Hope of Texas, and Joshua Embry of New Albany; two daughters, Elizabeth Girts of New Albany and Deborah Ford of Palmyra; a brother, Glenn Girts of Pennsylvania; two sisters, Pearl and Sis, both of Pennsylvania; 14 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Memorial service: Thursday, Oct. 5, at Pyke-Calloway Funeral Service in New Albany. The family suggests memorial gifts to the American Legion in Elizabeth.

CORYDON REPUBLICAN OBITUARY – 12/08/1904
Agnes, the beloved and highly esteemed wife of William Glotzbach, of Jackson Township, died last Friday morning, of pneumonia fever, aged 64 years. The funeral took place Saturday just before noon from the Catholic Church here. Rev. Father A. Peckskamp read a solemn requiem and delivered the funeral sermon. He also officiated after services, the regular funeral ceremonies, at the Catholic cemetery where the remains of this good mother and wife found the last resting place. May she now rest in peace. Our sympathy to the beloved family. The so dearly deceased leaves a kind and well respected husband and nine living children; two or three children preceded her to the yonder better world. Mrs. Glotzbach was a Hoffman and her parents and some of her brothers reside in Crawford County. Her sons, who reside in Benton County, attended the funeral.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 10/27/1976
Mrs. Alice Wismann Glotzbach, 62, New Albany, died last Wednesday, 4 p.m. at Floyd County Memorial Hospital. Survivors include four sons, Robert Glotzbach, Macon, Ga., John Glotzbach, Louisville, Bill and Jerry Glotzbach, both of New Albany; three daughters, Mrs. Mary P. Bryant, Elizabeth, Mrs. Judy A. Parker, Scottsburg and Miss Eileen Glotzbach, New Albany; her father, John B. Wismann, New Albany. The funeral was held Saturday, 9 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church with burial in Trinity Cemetery. The body was at Kraft Funeral Home, New Albany.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 11/08/1944
Mrs. Ida K. Glotzbach, wife of Leopold Glotzbach, passed away at her home near Lanesville Sunday morning at 12:15 o’clock. Death was caused from a complication of diseases. Mrs. Glotzbach was born Dec. 16, 1882 and was 61 years, 10 months and 19 days of age. She was the daughter of the late Peter and Josephine Ringle Stilger and was born and reared in the county. She was a member of the Catholic Church. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 8:30 o’clock at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at Lanesville, conducted by the Rev. Clement Nunger. Interment was in the church cemetery. Surviving are her husband, Leopold Glotzbach, five sons and two daughters, Alphonse and Bernard Glotzbach of Edwardsville, Anthony and Celestine Glotzbach of New Albany, Edward Glotzbach of Georgetown, Mrs. Cecelia Wiseman of Louisville, Mrs. Rosella Wiseman of Virginia Beach, Va., one brother Leo Stilger of Georgetown, and four sisters, Mrs. Rosena Weisenberger of Fowler, Mrs. Louise Day of Corydon, Mrs. Margaret Schmelz and Sister Eustasia of Indianapolis.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 03/10/1948
Corydon, R. 8 – A retired Franklin Township farmer, Joseph H. Glotzbach, died at St. Edward’s Hospital Friday afternoon following a lingering illness. He was born in the county, a son of William and Agnes Glotzbach. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Josephine Glotzbach; three sons, Herman of Lanesville, Joseph Jr., of New Albany and August of Corydon; four daughters, Mrs. Rose Geswein of Lanesville, Mrs. Anna Schmidt and Mrs. Bertha Kruer, both of Floyds Knobs, and Miss Alma Glotzbach, at home; three brothers, George of Fowler, William of Earl Park and Leo Glotzbach of Georgetown, and two sisters Mrs. Margaret Schmeltz and Mrs. Agnes Schellenberger, both of Georgetown. Funeral services were conducted by Father Hunger Monday morning at St. Mary’s Church in Lanesville. Burial was in the church cemetery.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 05/07/1975
Joseph J. Glotzbach, father of Mrs. Mary Pat Bryant, Laconia, died at 10:30 p.m. Friday at his residence at 2116 State Street, New Albany. He was 62 years of age and a retired employee of the Hoosier Panel Company, New Albany. Mr. Glotzbach was a member of Holy Family Church, New Albany. Other survivors include his wife, Mrs. Alice Wismann Glotzbach; four sons, Robert Glotzbach, Clarksville; John Glotzbach, Shively, Ky., and Bill and Jerry Glotzbach, both of New Albany; two other daughters, Mrs. Judy Ann Parker, Scottsburg and Miss Eileen Glotzbach of New Albany; his mother, Mrs. Josephine Glotzbach, Louisville; one brother, August Glotzbach, Corydon; four sisters, Mrs. Rose Geswein, Louisville, Mrs. Ann Schmidt of New Albany, Mrs. Bertha Kruer, Floyds Knobs and Mrs. Alma Day of Lanesville. Funeral services were held at 9 a.m. Monday from Holy Family Church with burial in Holy Trinity Cemetery, New Albany.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 05/17/1978
Mrs. Josephine Glotzbach, 96, Lanesville, died Saturday, 4:20 a.m. at Floyd Memorial Hospital. She was the former Josephine Baunach and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and St. Anne’s Society. Survivors are her son, August G. Glotzbach of Corydon; four daughters, Mrs. Frank (Rose) Geswein, and Mrs. Kenneth (Alma) Day, both of Lanesville, Mrs. Pete (Anna) Schmidt, of New Albany and Mrs. Urban (Bertha) Kruer of Floyds Knobs; 33 grandchildren, 80 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. The funeral was held Monday, 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s with Father Joseph Sheets officiating. Assisting were Father Leo Schellenberger, and Father Donald Schneider. Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles E., Tony E. and John Glotzbach, William R. Schmidt, Tony Kruer and James Schmidt. The rosary service was held Sunday, 8 p.m. at Gehlbach-Royse Funeral Home, Corydon.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 12/18/1963
Leo Glotzbach, 80, died Monday morning in the Floyd County Memorial Hospital following an illness of six months. He was a Harrison County native and resided in Lanesville. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Knights of St. John’s. The deceased was a retired farmer. Survivors include five sons, Edmund of Georgetown; Alphonse and Bernard, of New Albany; Anthony of Charlestown and James, of Jeffersonville; two daughters, Cecilia Wiseman and Rosella Wiseman, both of Lanesville; one sister, Agnes Schellenberger, of Lanesville, and 35 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. The body was at the Mullineaux Funeral Home, New Albany, where the Rosary was recited Wednesday at 8. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10 a.m. by Father Charles Knight at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Lanesville with burial in the church cemetery. Members of the Knights of St. John will serve as pallbearers.

CORYDON REPUBLICAN OBITUARY – 03/13/1919
William Glotzbach died at his home in Jackson Township February 28 in the seventy-fourth year of his age. His surviving children are George, Valentine and William, now in Benton County, Joseph and Lee, of this county, Margaret, Smelz, Mary Schellenberger, Lizzie Richmer and Agnes Schellenberger, also of this county. Burial was in the catholic cemetery at Lanesville and the funeral services were conducted by Father Peckskamp.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 04/02/1980
Mrs. Mona Lou Goben, 48, of Rt. 3 Georgetown, died on Sunday at Clark County Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville. Survivors are her husband, Walter Goben; a son, Steve Goben of Georgetown; two daughters, Mrs. Lori Ott of Corydon and Mrs. Kathy Haug of Terre Haute, Ind.; her mother, Mrs. Alice H. Smith of New Albany; a sister, Mrs. Alma Jean Scruggs of Louisville; two brothers, Donald Hoffman of Georgetown and Richard Hoffman of New Albany. The body has been donated to the University of Louisville School of Medicine. A memorial service will be held today (Wednesday) at 10 a.m. at the Georgetown Christian Church. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 07/01/1981
Mrs. Arthur (Eleanora) Goodman, 81, of Georgetown, died on Wednesday, June 24 at 8:50 p.m. at Green Valley Convalescent Center, New Albany. She was a Harrison County native, the daughter of August and Mary Reising Rochner. She was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lanesville. Survivors are two sons, Carl and John Goodman, both of Georgetown; two daughters, Mrs. Anna Marie White and Mrs. Mary Jane Murphy, both of Lanesville; a brother Leo Rochner of Lanesville; two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Nelson of Corydon and Mrs. Anna Kleier of Louisville; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The funeral was held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s with Father Leo Schellenberger officiating. The rosary was prayed on Friday evening at Gehlbach-Royse Funeral Home at Georgetown with Father Joseph Sheets. Pallbearers were Lamoine and John Harbeson, Russell Lemmel, John E. Goodman, Robert Rochner and Eddie Hancock. Burial was in the church cemetery.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 09/21/2005
John Kenneth Goodman, 74, Georgetown, died Wednesday morning, Sept. 14, 2005, at Landmark Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Albany. A native of Harrison County, born Feb. 24, 1931, he was the son of the late Arthur and Eleanora C. Rochner Goodman. He retired from Liter's Rock Quarry and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lanesville. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Carl Joseph Goodman. Survivors include five sons, LeRoy and Kenneth (Joe) Goodman, both of Georgetown, Gary Goodman of New Albany, and Gordon and Doug Goodman, both of Jeffersonville; a daughter, Deborah Kaye Byers of Pekin; two sisters, Mary Jane Murphy and Anna Marie White, both of Lanesville, and six grandchildren. Funeral: Friday, Sept. 16, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Gehlbach & Royse Funeral Home in Georgetown handled the arrangements. Officiants: Father Harold Ripperger and the Rev. Wayne Turner.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 02/15/1939
John K. Grose, aged 69 years, died last Thursday morning at 12:20 o’clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charlotte Bill, in New Albany, following an illness of a complication of diseases. Funeral services were held last Saturday afternoon at two o’clock at Mullineaux Chapel with burial in Fairview Cemetery. Surviving are also five sons, John W., William D., Joseph R., Russell and George Eugene Grose, four other daughters, Mrs. Irene Young, Mrs. Martha Hardin, Mrs. Anna May Roudenbush, of New Albany and Mrs. Carrie Hahn of East St. Louis Ill., twenty-six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and two brothers, Edward and Albert Grose, both also of New Albany.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 03/03/1971
Frank C. Harbeson, 73, a native of Lanesville, died at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23 at Floyd Memorial Hospital. He resided at 622 East 8th St., New Albany. Mr. Harbeson was a retired employee of the Breece Plywood Company. Survivors include his wife, the former Marie Ott; and a sister, Mrs. Eva Hochstrasser. The body was at Kraft Funeral Home in New Albany. Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY - 03/05/2008
Gary Charles Harbeson, 48, Georgetown, died Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at his home. Born Aug. 16, 1959, in Floyd County, he was the son of Lamoine (Mick) and Mary Ann Rochner Harbeson of Georgetown. He was a 1978 graduate of Floyd Central High School, and earned an associate degree in culinary arts at Northwood Institute in West Baden, a bachelor's degree in education from Indiana University Southeast and a master's degree in education from the University of Louisville. He was a culinary arts teacher at Western High School in Louisville, was a board member of the Highlander Youth Recreation in Georgetown, an umpire and chief for District Five Little League, and a member of the Georgetown Optimist Club, where he sponsored the Junior World of Golf, and St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lanesville. Survivors besides his parents include his wife, Becky Falk of Clarksville; three brothers, John Harbeson of Sellersburg, Vincent Harbeson of Greenville and Eric Harbeson of Georgetown; and a sister, Jane Weber of Georgetown. Visitation: Wednesday, March 5, from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, March 6, from 1 to 8 p.m. and Friday, March 7, after 9 a.m. at Gehlbach & Royse Funeral Home in Georgetown. Prayer service: Thursday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Mass: Friday, March 7, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lanesville followed by burial in the church cemetery. Officiant: Father Harold Ripperger. The family suggests memorial gifts to the Georgetown Optimist Club or Kosair Charities, 982 Eastern Parkway, P.O. Box 37370, Louisville, KY 40233-7370.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 09/18/1940
James Oscar Harbeson was found dead in his car yesterday afternoon about four thirty o’clock in the garage at the home of his son Julius Harbeson on State Road 62 east of Corydon. Death was caused from a heart attack. Life had expired only a short time before he was found. Mr. Harbeson was seventy years of age. He was the son of the late James A. and Alice Pfrimmer Harbeson and was born and reared in the community in which he died. The deceased was a member of Pfrimmer’s Chapel. He was a highly respected citizen. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at two o’clock at Pfrimmer’s Chapel conducted by the Rev. C. H. Ivy pastor. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Surviving are two sons and two daughters, Julius Harbeson of this county, Frank Harbeson of New Albany, Mrs. Eva Hochstrasser of Elk Creek, Ky., and Mrs. Helen Ritter of LaPorte, Ind. He also leaves thirteen grandchildren and one sister Mrs. Henry Claude Day of Corydon.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 04/30/2003
Theresa Harbeson, 76, Georgetown, died Friday night, April 25, at Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services in New Albany. She was a retired secretary for the Corp of Engineers and for the Catholic Archdiocese, both in Louisville, and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lanesville. Survivors include her husband, Donald Harbeson; five sons, Donald Harbeson Jr. of Lexington, Ky., Neil Harbeson of Greenville, Roger Harbeson of Georgetown, Thomas Harbeson of Louisville and Kevin Harbeson of Elizabeth; a daughter, Mary Smith of Lanesville; a brother, Clarence Bezy of New Albany; three sisters, Dorothy Philpot of Corydon, Martha Bleau of Bend, Ore., and Cora Becht of New Albany; 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Wake: Monday, April 28, at Gehlbach & Royse Funeral Home in Georgetown. Funeral: Tuesday, April 29, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 03/13/1985
Nelson W. Hendrich, 60, of Route 4, Corydon, died Tuesday at Harrison County Hospital. He was a native of Harrison County, a member and former club manager for the Old Capitol Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, a former butcher for Wenning Packing Co., an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Central Barren United Methodist Church and Harrison American Legion Post. Survivors include his wife, the former Darlene Robson; three sons, David Hendrich of Depauw, and Martin and Paul Hendrich; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Sherry Reed; his mother, Mrs. Mattie Hendrich of Central Barren; a sister, Mrs. Virginia Seacat of Central Barren and six grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Gehlbach & Royse Funeral Home in Corydon. Rev. Marion Garrett will officiate. Burial will be in Central Barren Cemetery with full military rites. Visitation at Gehlbach & Royse Funeral Home will be after 6 p.m. today (Wednesday).

CORYDON DEMOCRATIC OBITUARY - 03/05/2008
Orman M. Hess, 65, New Albany, died Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services in New Albany. A native of Harrison County, he was the son of the late Sylvester (Bill) and Eulah Hess. He worked at the Double Seven Tire Service for more than 30 years, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus and St. Mary's Catholic Church. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, the former Pauline Beach; a daughter, Diann Hess; and a sister, Judy Wibbels. Survivors include three brothers, William Hess of New Albany, Jerry Hess of Corydon and Jay Hess of Palmyra, and a sister, Mary Ann Hess of Jeffersonville. Visitation: Thursday, March 6, from noon to 8 p.m. at the Oak Street Chapel of Seabrook Dieckmann & Naville Funeral Homes in New Albany. Funeral: Friday, March 7, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church followed by burial in the church cemetery. The family suggests memorial gifts to the American Cancer Society or St. Mary's Catholic Church.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 05/09/2007
Pauline P. Hess, 65, New Albany, died Saturday, May 5, 2007, at Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services in New Albany. A native of Floyd County, the former Pauline P. Beach, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Mary Kiesler Beach. She was a longtime member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of New Albany. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Diann Hess. Survivors include her husband, Orman M. Hess; a brother, Ernest Beach of Lanesville; and three sisters, Virginia Schuck of Bradenton, Fla., and Margaret Hess and Eleanor Zurschmiede, both of New Albany. Funeral: Wednesday, May 9, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church of New Albany followed by burial in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements: The Oak Street Chapel of Seabrook Dieckmann & Naville Funeral Home in New Albany. The family suggests memorial gifts to the American Cancer Society or LifeSpring Inc.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 03/08/1967
Sylvester A. (Bill) Hess, 52, died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Robert Long Hospital at Indianapolis. He was severely burned while trying to thaw water pipes on Jan. 18 at his home in Lanesville. He was a service station attendant. Mr. Hess was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Knights of St. John’s. He was born in Harrison County the son of Andrew and Addie Richmer Hess. Survivors include his widow, the former Eula Wolfe, four sons, William and Orman Hess both of New Albany, Jerry of Lanesville and Pfc. Dean Hess at Fort McCellan, Ala., two daughters, Miss Judy Hess and Miss Mary Ann Hess, both of Lanesville; two brothers, Harlan and Joseph Hess, both of Lanesville, and one sister, Mrs. Lucille Agnew of New Albany, and two grandchildren. The body was at Gehlbach & Resch Funeral Home in Corydon where the rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. Father Charles Knight officiated. The pallbearers were Dean, Jerry and Orman Hess, Maurice Kochert, Edward Agnew, and Virgil Day.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 09/29/1993
Margaret L. Cunningham Hopper, 79, Georgetown, died last Wednesday at Floyd Memorial Hospital in New Albany. She was a native of Louisville, a retired employee of Falls City Fence Co. and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Albany. Survivors include two sons, Don Hopper of Louisville and Sam Hopper of Georgetown; a daughter, Sharon R. Shirley of Georgetown; 18 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Saturday at Kraft Funeral Service in New Albany with burial in Holy Trinity Cemetery. The family suggests memorial gifts to the Mass of the Air or to her church.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 02/17/1993
Raymond D. Hopper, 79, Georgetown, died Thursday at his home. He was a native of Mitchell, retired co-owner of Falls City Fence Co. in Louisville and a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in New Albany and the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Survivors include his wife, the former Margaret Lee Cunningham; two sons, Don Hopper of Louisville and Sam Hopper of Georgetown; a daughter, Sharon R. Shirley of Georgetown; a brother, Paul Hopper of St. Petersburg, Fla.; a sister, Camille Crandall of Fairdale, Ky.; 18 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Monday at Kraft Funeral Home in New Albany with burial in Holy Trinity Cemetery. The family suggests memorial gifts to the Mass of the Air, his church or the donor’s favorite charity.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY - 03/12/2008
Edna H. Hottell, 96, Georgetown, died Saturday, March 8, 2008, at Providence Retirement Home in New Albany. Born March 17, 1911, in New Albany, she was the daughter of the late Augustus and Alice Rusk Rochner. She was a 1929 graduate of the old Georgetown High School, was a professional basketball player for Georgetown in 1929 and 1930, receiving $5 per game, was co-owner and operator with her husband in their dairy business, and was a lifetime member of Christ United Methodist Church, formerly the EUB. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kendall Augustus Hottell. Survivors include a son, Kendall L. Hottell of Indianapolis; a daughter, Darla Herthel of Georgetown; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation: Tuesday, March 11, from 4 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday, March 12, after 9 a.m. at Gehlbach & Royse Funeral Home in Georgetown. Funeral: Wednesday, March 12, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home followed by burial in Wolfe Cemetery in Georgetown. Officiant: The Rev. Marvin Sweet. The family suggests memorial gifts to Christ United Methodist Church.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 11/06/1940
George A. Hottell, well known and highly esteemed resident of Georgetown, passed away this (Wednesday) morning at nine o’clock. Death was caused from a complication of diseases. The deceased was seventy-eight years of age. He was a member of the United Brethren Church and active in the Prohibitionist Party. Funeral services are planned for Friday afternoon at two o’clock at the Georgetown United Brethren Church conducted by the Rev. A. D. Smith and the Rev. W. F. Brown. Burial will be in Wolfe Cemetery. Surviving are his wife Mrs. Jennie Maude Hottell, seven sons, George Mann, David C. and Herschel Hottell of Paoli, Francis M. of Pleasant Lake, Paul A. of New Albany, Augusta and Austin Hottell of Georgetown, four daughters, Mrs. Lula Mae Martin of Spring Creek, N. C., Miss Lucy E. Hottell, Mrs. Sarah E. Quinn and Mrs. Mary Davis, all of New Albany. He also leaves twenty-seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and four sisters, Mrs. Isabelle Martin of New Goshen, Mrs. Mary Overton, the Rev. Ida M. Hottell and Mrs. Katie Martin, all of Los Angeles, Cal.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 03/19/1958
Mrs. Jennie M. Hottell, 79, of Georgetown, widow of George A. Hottell passed away last Thursday morning at 1:45 o’clock in the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in New Albany where she was admitted two days before her death. She was a daughter of the late Francis M. and Mary E. Taylor Garriott. Mrs. Hottell was a member of the Georgetown E. U. B. Church for 53 years and taught a Sunday school class for 30 years. Mrs. Hottell was at the Swarens Funeral Home in Ramsey until noon Sunday when she was removed to the Georgetown E. U. B. Church. Funeral services were held at 2:00 o’clock, conducted by the Rev. A. L. Emmert, pastor and the Rev. C. F. Stanton of New Albany. Prentice Seacat accompanied by Mrs. H. K. Engleman sang. Burial was in Wolfe Cemetery. The pallbearers were Wilbur Seacat, Benny Hinton, Harry Miller, Gene Herthel, Paul Davis and Oren Sarles. Survivors include four sons, Francis M. Hottell of Butler, Paul A. Hottell of Clarksville, Kenneth A. and Kendall A. Hottell of Georgetown. She also leaves two stepsons, George M. and Davis C. Hottell of Paoli, four stepdaughters, Mrs. Harry (Lillie) Martin and Miss Lucy Hottell of Spring Creek, N. C., Mrs. David (Sarah) Quinn and Mrs. William (Mary) Davis of New Albany, 29 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and several step-great-grandchildren, 1 sister, Miss Mary Garriott and six brothers, Samuel L., Paul I., and Homer A. Garriott, of Scottsburg, Simeon F. Garriott of Brownstown, Delwin R. Garriott of Calgary, Alberta, Canada and Rev. Taylor A. Garriott, of Dunkirk.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 11/22/2000
Kendall A. Hottell, 90, Clarksville, formerly of Georgetown, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, at Westminster Healthcare Center in Clarksville. A native of Harrison County, born Dec. 14, 1909, he was the son of the late George and Maude Garriott Hottell. He was a retired dairy farmer and a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Georgetown. Survivors include his wife, the former Edna Rochner of Clarksville; a daughter, Darla Welsh of Georgetown; a son, Kendall L. Hottell of Southport; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. The funeral was Saturday at Gehlbach & Royse Funeral Home in Georgetown with burial in Wolfe Cemetery. The Rev. Judy Purvis officiated. The family suggests memorial gifts to his church.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 05/11/1966
Carl T. Huber, father of Miss Kathleen Jacobi of Palmyra, died at 4:00 p.m. Friday in St. Joseph’s Infirmary, Louisville. He was 57 years old and lived on R. R. 1, Borden, near Starlight, Ind. Mr. Huber was a farmer and a member of St. John’s Church at Starlight. The body was at Kraft Funeral Home in New Albany. The rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. John’s Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. Other survivors besides the daughter include his widow, the former Marcella Stumler; six sons John D., Gerald, Carl T. Jr. and Stephen Huber, all of Clark County; Kenneth Huber, Jeffersonville, Robert Huber, Chicago; another daughter, Miss Elaine Huber, at home; one brother, Joseph of Clark County; three sisters, Miss Rosalena Huber, New Albany; Mrs. John Book, Floyds Knobs, and Mrs. Herman Gettlefinger, Knoxville, Tenn., and 11 grandchildren.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY - 10/10/2007
Jan L. Hussung, 50, died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007, at Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services in New Albany. Born Nov. 2, 1956, in Harrison County, she was the daughter of Stanley and Audra Rochner Courtney of Lanesville. She was the daytime manager at the Lanesville Food Mart and a member of St. John's Lutheran Church near Lanesville. Survivors besides her parents include her husband, Donnie J. Hussung; two sons, Corey and Cody Hussung, both of Lanesville; a daughter, Erica Hussung of Lanesville; two brothers, Jeff Courtney of Lanesville and Bill Courtney of Georgetown; two sisters, Jami Rogers and Jackie McCulloch, both of Lanesville; and two grandchildren. Visitation: Monday, Oct. 8, from 6 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 9, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 10, after 9 a.m. at Beanblossom-Cesar Funeral Home in Corydon. Funeral: Wednesday, Oct. 10, at 11 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church followed by burial in the church cemetery. Officiant: Pastor Christopher Truelson. Pallbearers: Ryan, Devon and Collin McCulloch, Evan Hussung, and Dylan and Jeffrey Courtney. The family suggests memorial gifts to Southern Indiana Right to Life or her church.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 08/31/1994
Robert W. Irmscher, 79, of Louisville died Friday at Hillcreek Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. He was a retired employee of American Standard Co., where he worked for 37 years; a World War II veteran; and a member of United Church of Christ and Veteran of Foreign Wars Dixie Post 220. Survivors include his wife, the former Nell Cole; a son, Robert J. Irmscher of Greenville; two daughters, Debbie Harlow and Susie Tillman, both of Louisville; and three grandchildren. The funeral was Monday at Owen Funeral Home with burial in Louisville Memorial Gardens West.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 04/02/1924
Mrs. Catharine Jacobi died last Friday, March 28, at the home of her son, William Jacobi, of Morgan Township. Her death followed an attack of lobar pneumonia after ten days illness. The deceased was eighty years old and is survived by four children, William and Philip Jacobi, Mrs. John Gettelfinger, and Mrs. Frank Gettelfinger. A daughter, Mrs. Hilary Kiesler died a year ago. Mrs. J. was the widow of the late Philip Jacobi. She leaves twenty-five grandchildren and twenty-six great-grandchildren. She was a devout member of the Catholic church and funeral services were conducted by Father Gorman at the Bradford Catholic church, Monday morning.

CORYDON REPUBLICAN OBITUARY – 06/07/1900
Philip Jacobi, a well-known citizen residing in Morgan Township, two miles east of Palmyra, died last Saturday night. The deceased was a popular German citizen and had been a resident of the county for many years. He was 62 years old and had been ill for two years. His remains were interred at the Catholic cemetery, at Bradford, last Monday. The funeral was largely attended.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY - 04/10/2002
Regina B. Smith Jacobi, 75, Floyds Knobs, died Wednesday, April 3, at University of Louisville Hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Navilleton. Survivors include six sons, Albert (Bud) III, Michael, Mark and Russell Jacobi, all of Floyds Knobs, Terry Jacobi of Lanesville and Brian Jacobi of Borden; five daughters, Elaine Efkeman of Harrison, Ohio, Donna Banet, Susan Didat and Janice Coleman, all of Floyds Knobs, and Deena Drexler of Palmyra; four brothers, Julius Smith of New Albany, Louis (Bud) Smith of Borden, George Smith of St. Joe and Bob Smith of Floyds Knobs; three sisters, Edith Ems of Borden, Mary Geswein of New Albany and Rita Austin of Louisville; and 23 grandchildren. A funeral Mass was Saturday, April 5, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. The family suggests memorial gifts to National Multiple Sclerosis Society or Hospice & Palliative Care of Southern Indiana.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 05/26/1999
Etta Mae Jennings Kemp, 78, Jeffersonville, died Monday, May 17, at Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services in New Albany. A native of Burkesville, Ky., born Jan. 7, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Eliza A. Bennett Jennings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob A. Kemp, and a brother, James L. Jennings. Survivors include five sons, James H. Kemp of Sulphur, Harry O. Kemp of New Albany, Luther M. Kemp Sr. of New Albany, Kenneth W. Kemp of Arkansas, and Dennis L. Kemp of Beechwood; three daughters, Anna B. Thevenot of Palmyra, Mary E. Kemp of New Albany and Ruth A. Rochner of Harrison County; a brother, Henry C. Jennings of Jeffersonville; three sisters, Margaret I. Brown of Zion, Ill., Ruth McKinney of Jeffersonville and Betty J. Moody of Clarksville; 24 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Friday at Coots Funeral Home in Jeffersonville with burial in Eastern Cemetery. Pastor Mark Ruott officiated.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 11/18/1998
Jacob A. Kemp, 79, Jeffersonville, died Friday, Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m. at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville. A native of Alton, born Jan. 22, 1919, he was the son of the late Floyd W. and Mary Jordan Kemp. He was employed as a carpenter at Marble Hill and was a member of American Legion Post 35 in Jeffersonville and Local 795 Hod Carriers. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Marshie E. Wynn and Virginia L. Smith. Survivors include his wife, the former Etta M. Jennings; five sons, James H. Kemp of Sulphur, Harry O. Kemp of New Albany, Luther M. Kemp Sr. of Jeffersonville, Kenneth W. Kemp of Arkansas, and Dennis L. Kemp of Leavenworth; three daughters, Anna B. Thevenot of Palmyra, Mary E. Kemp of Jeffersonville and Ruth A. Rochner of Lanesville; a brother, Harry W. Kemp of New Albany; three half brothers, Virgil Harvey, and Charles R. and Walter Jordan, all of New Albany; three half sisters, Dorothy M. Todd, Ethel P. Cranny and F. Alberta Perkins; all of Arizona; 24 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Monday at Coots Funeral Home with burial in Eastern Cemetery in Jeffersonville. The Rev. Charles Kerberg officiated.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 04/14/1982
Mrs. Agnes E. Kiesler, 86, of Scottsburg, died Tuesday at St. Anthony Hospital in Louisville. Survivors include three sons, Dr. Anthony H. Kiesler of New Albany, Clement H. Kiesler of Clarksville and Francis G. Kiesler; two daughters, Mrs. Anne Cecil of Louisville and Mrs. Margaret Peterson, of Sellersburg; two brothers, Charles Gettelfinger of Cincinnati and Edward Gettelfinger of Palmyra; 22 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at American Martyrs Catholic Church with burial in St. Michael Cemetery in Bradford. Visitation at Collings Funeral Home at Scottsburg will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 05/16/2007
Alma Roberts Kiesler, 90, Bradford, a native of Hawesville, Ky., and formerly of New Salisbury, died Thursday evening, May 10, 2007, in Frankfort, Ky. She was preceded in death by her husband, William; two brothers, Walter and Raleigh Roberts; and a sister, Mary Ann Gibson. Survivors include two daughters, Vi Branham of Frankfort, Ky., and Naomi Hays of New Albany; three sons, James Kiesler of Lafayette, La., Robert Kiesler of Evansville and Donald Kiesler of Naples, Fla.; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation: Sunday, May 13, from 2 to 8 p.m. at Love Funeral Home in Palmyra. Funeral: Monday, May 14, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Bradford with burial in the church cemetery.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 10/14/1998
Andrew C. Kiesler, 80, Palmyra, died Friday, Oct. 9, at the Rolling Hills Health Care Center in New Albany. He was a native of Bradford, born July 23, 1918, to Andrew P. and Orpha Gill Kiesler. He was an Army veteran of World War II, a retired truck driver and member of the Teamsters Union, the VFW Post 1693 in New Albany, the Moose Lodge in Florida and St. Michael's Catholic Church in Bradford. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary E. Bucher of Palmyra, one granddaughter and one great-grandchild. The Rosary was recited Sunday, Oct. 11, at Love Funeral Home in Palmyra. The funeral was Monday, Oct. 12, at his church with burial in the church cemetery.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 10/19/1966
Andrew P. Kiesler died at 12:30 a.m. Friday in the Williams Nursing Home at Salem. He was 80 years of age and a retired farmer. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church of Bradford. Funeral services were held at 9:00 a.m. Monday at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. Love Funeral Home at Palmyra was in charge of arrangements where the rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 04/13/1932
Mrs. Anna Kiesler, wife of George E. Kiesler, of Bradford, passed away quite suddenly and unexpectedly last Wednesday morning, following a heart attack. She was about forty-four years of age and was born and reared in Morgan Township. She was the daughter of Andrew and Caroline Buechler. She was a member of the Catholic church. Funeral services were held last Friday morning at St. Michael’s Catholic Church at Bradford, conducted by the Rev. John B. Gorman. Burial was in the cemetery nearby. Besides her husband she leaves two sons, William and Clarence. She also leaves one brother, John B. Buechler, and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Ems, of this county, and Mrs. Laura Book, of Borden.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 02/26/1969
Mrs. Barbara Ann Kiesler, 38, died at 2:55 p.m. Tuesday in Floyd County Memorial Hospital. She lived near Edwardsville. Mrs. Kiesler, a native of Cleveland, held a degree in nursing education from Ohio State University. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in New Albany. Survivors include her husband, Dr. Anthony F. Kiesler; two sons, Frankie and Thomas Kiesler; three daughters, Connie, Gerilyn and Regina, all at home, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wolcott, Columbus, Ohio. The body is at Gehlbach-Royse Funeral Home in Georgetown, where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Thursday. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Holy Trinity Catholic Church in New Albany. Father Bernard Gerdon will officiate. Burial will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Bradford. Pallbearers will be Clement, Francis, Kenneth Kiesler, John Peterson, James Cecil Jr., and James Cecil III.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 04/27/1983
Blanche Byrne Kiesler, 97, of Georgetown, died Sunday at Green Valley Convalescent Center, New Albany. She was a native of Byrneville. Survivors are nieces and nephews. The funeral will be today (Wednesday) at 1 p.m. at Kraft Funeral Home, New Albany, with burial in Wolfe’s Cemetery, Georgetown.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 05/04/1983
Blanche Kiesler, 97, Georgetown, died April 24, 1983, at Green Valley Convalescent Center, New Albany. She was the former Blanche Byrne, a native of Harrison County. Survivors are six grandchildren, Rev. Charles Dooley, Mrs. Mary Joyce Hallford, Michael Dooley, Mrs. Barbara Perea, Mrs. Patsy Johnson and Ernest Dooley. She is also survived by 16 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 11/22/1922
Mrs. Belle Kiesler, the esteemed wife of Hilary Kiesler, of Morgan Township, died suddenly Monday morning, November 13 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Otto Voyles in New Albany. She went there Sunday to visit for a few days and was in her usual health. She was heard walking in her room by Mr. and Mrs. Voyles that morning and Mr. Voyles had left home to go to his work. Mrs. Kiesler went into the bathroom and was evidently attacked by heart disease to which she was subject and died there. Mrs. Kiesler was fifty-six years old and is survived by her husband, four sons and four daughters. Her maiden name was Jacobi. She leaves two brothers and two sisters. The body was taken to the family home near Palmyra, Monday afternoon and funeral services were held Wednesday morning, November 15 at 9 o’clock at St. Michael’s Catholic Church at Bradford of which the deceased was a member.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 01/27/1926
Charles Kiesler, son of Geo. Kiesler, of Morgan Township, died in Mexico, last Wednesday of tuberculosis, aged thirty years. The remains arrived here Sunday and the funeral took place from the Catholic church Bradford, on Monday. Deceased leaves a wife and one child. He was a soldier in the World War, and was “gassed” and was never well afterward. He went to Mexico to try and regain his health but failed. He was a good man.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 01/15/1992
C. Randall Kiesler, 48, Lanesville, died last Wednesday at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. He was a native of New Albany and a computer specialist with Mini Max Information Systems Inc. in Louisville. He is survived by his wife, the former Deborah J. Bryan; a daughter, Amy S. Kiesler of Clarksville; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kiesler of Palmyra. The funeral was Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church in New Albany. Seabrook Funeral Home handled arrangements. The family suggests memorial gifts to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 01/30/1985
Charles Kiesler, 85, of Palmyra, died Monday at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in New Albany. He was a retired dairy farmer. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and Holy Name Society. Survivors include his wife, the former Pearl Brockman; three sons: Paul Kiesler of Borden, Dale Kiesler of Jeffersonville and Marvin Kiesler of Palmyra; four daughters: Mrs. Frances Eveslage and Mrs. Martha Froman, both of Floyds Knobs, Mrs. Wilma Ott and Mrs. Jean Dethy, both of Georgetown; a brother, Herman Kiesler of Louisville; two sisters: Mrs. Mary Beach and Mrs. Clara Beach, both of New Albany; 25 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Michael Catholic Church in Bradford. The rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. tonight (Wednesday). Burial will be in the church cemetery. Love Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 04/08/1992
Clara Kiesler, 72, Palmyra, died Sunday at her home. Survivors include a daughter, Veronica Ayres of Palmyra; two sisters, Hazle Thompson of Hamilton, Ohio, and Muriel Leffler of Palmyra; two grandchildren and two-great-grandchildren. The funeral is today at 10 a.m. at St. Michael’s Church with burial in Palmyra Cemetery.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 10/09/2002
Clarence Kiesler, 82, New Salisbury, died at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at Indian Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center in Corydon. He was a native of New Salisbury, a retired factory worker in Marion, a veteran of World War II and a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Bradford. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Funeral: Saturday, Oct. 5, at St. Michael's Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. Arrangements: Love Funeral Home in Palmyra.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 03/21/1956
Colette Patricia Kiesler, nine-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew C. Kiesler, of Palmyra, died Sunday, following a rare pancreatic malady. Although ill for several years, she continued her school studies at St. Michael School at Bradford until February. She was an honor student. Her body was removed to the Swarens Funeral Home and later to the family residence where the rosary was recited Monday night at eight o’clock. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at St. Michael’s Catholic Church at Bradford. Burial was in the church cemetery. Besides her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Andrew C. Kiesler, she leaves a brother, a sister, Jewell Ann Kiesler, and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Kiesler, of Palmyra.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 01/12/1994
Edna Kiesler, 96, Greenville, died Friday at Floyd Memorial Hospital in New Albany. Survivors include four sons, Henry Kiesler of Washington, Melvin Kiesler of New Albany, Vernon Kiesler of Inverness, Fla., and Carl Kiesler of Greenville; three daughters, Bernice Paul of Chiefland, Fla., Mildred Bierman of Galena and Phyllis Huber of Jeffersonville; 24 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Monday at St. Michael Catholic Church in Bradford with burial in the church cemetery. The family suggests memorial gifts to the church.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 11/25/1914
Edward Kiesler, a highly respected citizen of Morgan Township died on the 12th after an illness of over two months. The funeral was held from the Bradford Catholic Church on the 14th conducted by Rev. Gorman, priest of that parish. Deceased is survived by a widow, three daughters and one son. Mrs. Joseph Brockman, Misses Bertha and Rosa and William Kiesler. Deceased was about fifty-seven years of age and had been a resident of that township a long time. He was a brick mason by trade and for a time conducted a blacksmith shop at Palmyra.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 09/14/1988
Edward P. Kiesler, 78, English, died Sunday at his home. He was a native of Harrison County and a retired employee of Western Electric. Survivors include his wife, the former Norma Wiseman; three daughters: Shirley Baker of Indianapolis, Helen Siltz of Jeffersonville and Mary Byerley of New Albany; three sons: Don and Earl Kiesler, both of Indianapolis, and Joseph Kiesler of New Albany; four sisters: Cora Riggle and Margaret Lopp, both of New Albany, Nancy Glotzbach of Charlestown and Garnett Geswein of Palmyra; 16 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The funeral was yesterday at 10 a.m. at Denbo Funeral Home in English, with entombment in Washington Park East Mausoleum in Indianapolis.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 08/14/1963
Frank W. Kiesler, 69, died Monday in the St. Joseph Infirmary at Louisville. He was a retired farmer and mill operator in this county. He had lived at Scottsburg in recent years. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church at Bradford. He was a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He formerly served as a director of the Falls City Co-op and the Harrison County Bank at Palmyra. The funeral will be Thursday at 9 a.m. in the American Martyrs Catholic Church at Scottsburg. Burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery at Bradford. The rosary was recited Wednesday at Gene H. Vest Funeral Home in Scottsburg. Survivors are his wife, the former Agnes Gettelfinger; three sons, Clement Kiesler, Jeffersonville, Dr. Anthony H. Kiesler, Kirkwood, Ill. and Francis Kiesler, Scottsburg; two daughters, Mrs. James C. Cecil, Anchorage, Ky., and Mrs. John S. Peterson, Sellersburg; a brother, George Kiesler, New Salisbury; a sister, Mrs. Margaret Fessel, Bradford, and 16 grandchildren.

CORYDON DEMOCRAT OBITUARY – 08/04/1976
George E. Kiesler, 90, New Salisbury, died last Wednesday, 4 a.m. at his home. A Harrison County native, he was a retired farmer and member of the Corydon chapter of the Knights of Columbus. Survivors are two sons, Clarence Kiesler, Marion, Ind., and Will