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THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1995 Obituaries MARION COUNTY Marie S. Wcox taught for 50 years mathematics brifi elL'Marle S. Wilcox, 92. Largo, 11 i tjj iareurcu muianapoiis mainemat-Jics teacher, died Sept. 29.

She was a high school and university mathematics teacher 50 lyears, Beginning in 1927. iShe also wrote or tollaborated ronnine "jnatics text-jbooks. rrf Mrs. Wilcox taught at -George Washington and Thomas Carr Htfwe high schools until Mrs. Wilcox 1969.

From 1969 to 1977, she D7 THELMA FAVORS SMITH, 79, Eaton, formerly of Indianapolis, died Oct. 4. She retired from McQuay-Norrls Corp. after 25 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Eaton United Methodist Church or Eaton America Legion Auxiliary.

Services: 11:30 a.m. Oct. 7 in Pitman-Rlchman Funeral Home, Eaton, with calling from 2 to p.m. Oct. 6 and from 8 a.m.

Oct. 7. Burial: Black Cemetery, Albany. Survivors: son Jerry Favors; brother Dale Baker: sister Helen House; three grandchildren. OPAL HAYES SPASOFF, 64.

Danville, died Oct. 4. She was a nurse for 15 years at Methodist Hospital, retiring in 1979. She was the widow tf Thomas Spasoff. Memorial services: p.m.

Oct. 7 In First Baptist Church. Danville. There will be no calling. Survivors: son Daniel Ceders: daughters Becky Williamson.

Dorothy Robison, Cheryl Gibson; 13 grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Conkle Funeral Homes is handling arrangements, MARVIN STOBAUGH, 81. Indianapolis, died Oct. 4. He was a press operator for Jenn-Alr 41 years, retiring in 1982.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Services: 1 p.m. Oct. 9 fi Shirley Brothers Irving Hill Chapel, with calling from 3 to 9 p.m. Oct.

Entombment: Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. He was the widower pf Frances Niggl Stobaugh. Survivoii: sisters Beulah Knight, Btllie Burrlck, Iral Hubernack; brother Charles Stobaugh. WILLIAM M. SUITERS 64.

Indianapolis, died Oct. 5. He was a truck driver for 16 years and a volunteer at Wheeler Mission. Services: 2 p.m. Oq.

9 at Wilson St. Pierre Chapel of the Chimes, with calling from 5 to 9 p.rrj. Oct. 8. Burial: Floral Park Cemetery.

Survivors: wife Clomae F. Hollowejl Suiters; sons William Harry Srj, Donald Paul, Phil, Kenneth Supers; sisters Mary Ann Miller, Edith Mitcham, Elsie Mae Pierce, Lula Bell Perry: 24 grandchildren: six greatgrandchildren. I JOHN EDWARD VOELKER, 71. Indianapolis, died Oct. 4.

He was a mechanical engineer and the owner anji operator of Voelker Co. for 42 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of West Washington Street United Methodist Church. Services: 11:30 a.m. Oct.

9 in Conkle Funeral Home, Speedway Chapel, witji calling from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 8. Entombment: Floral Park Mausoleurf Survivors: wife Mary C. Scroggirfs Edward Lowe bettered the lives ibf cat owners with Kitty Litter GLEN BYRON PIERCE.

88, Alexandria, died Oct. 4. He was a farmer and member of First Christian Church of Alexandria. Services: 10 a.m. Oct.

7 in Owens Funeral Home, Alexandria, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 6. Burial: Park View Cemetery, Alexandria. Survivors: wife Mildred Frazier Pierce: daughter Carol Ann Pierce; sister Sarah Katherlne Shinabarger.

PATRICIA ROSE RALSTON, 62. Indianapolis, died Oct. 3. A pediatric physical therapist for 40 years, she worked for Lifelines Rehabilitation Services, Noble Centers, Pediatric Nursing Specialists and Crossroads Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of All Souls Unitarian Church.

The first woman to graduate from a four-year program at Springfield (Mass.) College, she was also a graduate of the Medical College of Virginia's School of Physical Therapy. Memorial contributions may be made to the Noble Foundation. Memorial services: 3:30 p.m. Oct. 8 in All Souls Unitarian Church.

There will be no calling. Survivors: son Curtis W. Ross; daughter Leslie C. Page; sister Lucetta Helsler; four grandchildren. Flanner Buchanan Broad Ripple Mortuary Is handling arrangements.

ALBERT E. REED, 93. Indianapolis, died Oct. 2. He was the owner of Reed's Grill and Bar many years, retiring in the 1970s.

He attended Augusta Christian Church. Graveside services: 2 p.m. Oct. 6 at Crown Hill Cemetery. Crown Hill Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Survivor: cousin Edward Fairringer. LEAH HESTER ROSE. 55. Sheridan, died Oct. 4.

She was a nurse's aide 23 years at Riverview Hospital, Noblesville. She was a member of the Cicero Order of the Eastern Star. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Services: 11 a.m. Oct.

7 in Hartley Funeral Homes, Cicero Chapel, with calling from 3 to 8 p.m. Oct. 6. Burial: Crown View Cemetery, Sheridan. Survivors: husband John C.

Rose: sons Jeffery John Michael Rose; daughter Leah Melinda Acord; brother J. R. Cowan; sisters Nell Burwlck, Juanita Burton, Betty Woodrum, Nonla Jack; five grandchildren. RALPH L. ROSS, 78, Greenwood, died Oct.

4. He was a self-employed construction worker 40 years, retiring irf 1982. He was the widower of Dorothy A. Bauer Ross and Hazel Kruger Ross. Memorial contributions may be made to Indianapolis Visiting Nurse Services or Garfield Park Baptist Church.

Services: 10 a.m. Oct. 7 in Forest Lawn Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Home, Greenwood West, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct.

6. Burial: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Greenwood. Survivors: sons Thomas Larry Jeffrey D. Ross: daughter Judith A. Dyer; stepdaughter Hattie Hunt; 17 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.

Sister ROSE MARGARET ROSS, 85. Terre Haute, formerly of Indianapolis, died Oct. 1. She was a member of St. Mary-of-the-Woods and a music teacher for 65 years.

She had taught at St. Bridget Catholic School, Indianapolis. Services were Oct. 4 in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Terre Haute. Burial: Sisters of Providence Cemetery at St.

Mary-of-the Woods, Terre Haute. Survivors: sisters Jane Ross, Jo Ellen Remenyik, Lois Dunn. Callahan Funeral Home, Terre Haute, handled arrangements. BARBARA L. BURCHFIELD SIMPSON, 58, Indianapolis, died Oct.

4. She was a homemaker. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Services: 1:30 p.m. Oct.

7 In Little Sons Colonial Chapel. Stop 11 Road, with calling from 2 to 9 p.m. Oct. 6. Burial: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Greenwood.

She was the widow of James D. Simpson. Survivors: sons Jeff David Dar-ryl James J. Simpson: daughter Jonl L. Morgan: brothers Mike, Chris Burchfield; 10 grandchildren.

JAMES 0. SIMPSON, 62. Indianapolis, died Oct. 4. He owned and operated Simpson Plumbing 30 years.

He was an Army veteran of World War il. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Services: 1:30 p.m. Oct. 7 in Little Sons Colonial Chapel, Stop 11 Road, with calling from 2 to 9 p.m.

Oct. 6. Burial: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Greenwood. He was the widower of Barbara L. Burchfield Simpson.

Survivors: sons Jeff David Darryl James J. Simpson; daughter Joni L. Morgan: brothers Joe, John, Bob Simpson: sisters Marcella Choban, Mildred Avalos; 10 grandchildren. INDIANA Deaths reported from outside the Indianapolis area Connersville Thomas O. Baughner, 77, husband of Mary M.

Martin Baughner (Urban-Winkler Funeral Home). Fort Wayne Robert A. Dillon, 35, husband of Cheryl Fischer Dillon (Covington Memorial Funeral Home). Frankfort Meredith Schutz Crum, 67, widow of Donald Crum (Goodwin Funeral Home). Green sburg Gertrude M.

O'Leary Koors, KENNETH HAHN, 65. Spencer, for-merly of Indianapolis, died Oct. 5. He was a manager for Bill's Unclaimed Freight 16 years, retiring in 1987. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War.

Mr. Hahn Was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Services: 2 p.m. Oct.

7 in Flanner Buchanan Morris Street Mortuary, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 6. Burial: Floral Park Cemetery. Survivors: companion Bernice R.

Marvel; sons Bobby. Tommy Hahn; daughters Peggy Hahn, Terry Trlvette, Cheryl Duncan; stepsons Brad, Brady Marvel; stepdaughter Beth Ann Lewis; brothers Karl, James, Bill, Frank Hahn. JOHN H. HENLEY, 48. Derry.

N.H.. formerly of Indianapolis and Sheridan, died Sept. 30. He worked at Western Electric Co. for 29 years.

17 years at the Indianapolis facility and 12 years at a plant in North Andover. Mass. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Memorial services: 2 p.m.

Oct. 14 In Christ Presbyterian Church. Burial: Washington Park Cemetery East. Survivors: wife Cheryl Campbell-Henley; son Scott Henley; daughter Shawna Henley: sister Sue Sturdevant; brothers Jack, Wayne and Don Henley. MORGAN HILTON, 76, Hot Springs.

formerly of Indianapolis, died Oct. 4. He spent much of his life in the lumber business, and he owned Hilton Forrest Products retiring In 1988. He was a Marine veteran of World War II and a member of the Presbyterian Church. Graveside services: 11 a.m.

Oct. 6 at Oakland Cemetery, Warren. Ark. Calling: 10 a.m. until time of services at Frazer's Funeral Home, Warren.

Ark. Memorial contributions may be made to the Warren YMCA, 207 N. Main Warren. 71671. Survivors: wife Jeanne Herring Hilton: daughters Lucretia Parrott, Mary Morgan Foster; two grandchildren.

CYNTHIA LYN HONEYCUTT, 36. Indianapolis, died Oct. 2. She was a nursing assistant for Dr. Steven Atkins for 12 years, retiring in 1993.

Services will be private. There will be no calling. Survivors: son Dylan M. Vance; parents Leo and Mary K. Carroll Honeycutt; brother Leo F.

Honey-cutt. G.H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ANTHONY HENRY COLEMAN JOHNSON, 21, Indianapolis, died Oct. 4.

He was a cook for Wendy's and a stock clerk for Kroger. He was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church. Services: 11 a.m. Oct. 7 In Stuart Mortuary, with calling from 5 to 9 p.m.

Oct. 6. Burial: Crown Hill Cemetery. Survivors: son Cameron A. McCant; parents Gary, Judy Johnson; brothers Michael Gary Damon Benjamin, Alonzo Johnson; sisters Synetra A.

Taylor, Gail L. Johnson; grandmothers Patsy L. Thomas, Myrtle A. Rush. JUNIOR T.

"JIGGS" JOHNSON, 74, Lebanon, died Oct. 4. He worked for Lebanon Utilities for 34 years, retiring In 1986. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Services: 2 p.m.

Oct. 7 in Myers Mortuary Chapel of Memories, Lebanon, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 6. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Lebanon.

Survivors: wife Helen M. Quick Johnson; sons Dennis Bruce A. Johnson; stepson Jerry Warburton; sister Elsie Grahek; four grandchildren. MARY KAY THOMAS JOHNSON, 62. Greenwood, formerly of Franklin, died Oct.

4. She was a homemaker and a floral designer for Madison Avenue Flower Shop and Heldenrelch Florists. Mrs. Johnson was a past president of the Johnson County Art League. Services: 2 p.m.

Oct. 8 in Christ United Methodist Church, of which she was a member. Graveside services: 10 a.m. Oct. 9 at Glen Cove Cemetery, Knlghtstown.

Calling: 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 7 in Forest Lawn Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Home, Greenwood West, and from 1:30 p.m. Oct.

8 in the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the library fund of the church. Survivors: husband Richard L. Johnson; son Andrew T. Johnson; daughter Klmberly C.

Holmes: sister Carolyn T. Wooden; five grandchildren. JUDITH B. KENT, 49, Indianapolis, died Oct. 3.

She was a homemaker and a member of West United Pentecostal Apostolic Church. Services: 10 a.m. Oct. 7 in Harry W. Moore Peace Chapel at Woodruff Place, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m.

Oct. 6. Burial: Lincoln Memory Gardens. Survivors: husband Lester Kent; mother and stepfather Dora and Harvey Ridge: father and stepmother Welby and Sandra Long; son Ernest Hession: stepsons Donald, Dean, Steve. Jake, Doug, Jeffery Kent: stepdaughters Donna Bruce, Marcella Kent, Debbie Moore; sisters Ann Black'.

Charlotte Wert. Marsha Bishop; stepsisters Karen Rubied, Starrla South: stepbrothers Joey Ridge, Kenneth Loy; half-brother William Hoss Long: 24 grandchildren. EDGAR A. KERR, 72. Indianapolis, died Oct.

4. He was a baker for Kroger Go. about 30 years, retiring in 1990. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was the widower of Arline Marsh Kerr.

Services: 1 p.m. Oct. 7 at Shirley Brothers Irving HIU Chapel, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 6.

Burial: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Greenwood. Survivors: daughter Ann Pena; sons James, William, Thomas, John, Kevin, Pat Kerr; 12 grandchildren: two great-grandchildren. KARL M. KYLE, 76. Alexandria, died Wednesday.

He and his wife operated the Karl M. Kyle Funeral Home from 1957 to 1978. He had started working there In 1946 when it was Gipe Funeral Home. Mr. Kyle was a member of county, state and national funeral director associations.

He helped develop the Yule Estates subdivision and Yule Golf Club south of Alexandria. He was a pilot and a member of the Flying Farmers of America. Mr. Kyle was an Army veteran of World War II. He had been president of the Kiwanls Club and Chamber of Commerce in Alexandria.

He was a member of First Christian Church. Alexandria. Graveside services: 1 p.m. Oct. 7 In I.O.O.F.

Cemetery, Alexandria. There will be no calling. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pregnancy Plus Program of Community Hospital, in care of Owens Funeral Home, Alexandria, which is handling arrangements. Survivors: wife Sue Bills Kyle; daughter Karla Hester, sons Mike, Rick Kyle; nine grandchildren. Allen, Lorraine 71 Barnett, Frederick "Shorty," 72 Bayt, Mariana Sims, 77 Core, Ruth Black, 78 Craig, Mary Lurene Kruwell, 87 Eckert, Ruth M.

Mlsere, 98 Evans, William Flynn, Gregory E. "Rudy," 42 Hasbrook, Thomas, 75 (Pg. B1) Honeycutt, Cynthia Lyn, 36 Johnson, Anthony H.C., 21 Kent, Judith 49 Kerr, Edgar 72 Klaus, Norma Smith, 84 Long, Charles 67 Miller, Charles R. "Randy," 52 Ralston, Patricia Rose, 62 Reed, Albert Simpson, Barbara 58 Simpson, James 62 Stobaugh, Marvin, 81 Suiters, William M. 64 Voelker, John Edward, 71 Wegman, Kenneth David, 36 BOONE COUNTY Johnson, Junior T.

"Jiggs," 74 Townsend, Louise Owens, 53 HAMILTON COUNTY Miller, Irene 0. Post, 76 Morris, William 61 Rose, Leah Hester, 55 HENDRICKS COUNTY Bennett, Martha Ellen Ward, 84 Gatewood, Gladys Ramsey, 88 Spasoff, Opal Hayes, 64 JOHNSON COUNTY Clark, Thelma Ruth, 75 Johnson, Mary Kay Thomas, 62 Ross, Ralph 78 MADISON COUNTY Dwiggins, Robert 77 Hahn, Charles 76 Kyle, Karl 76 Perkins, Eugene Vernon, 45 Pierce, Glen Byron, 88 Wilson, Catharine Dunham, 75 FORMER RESIDENTS Bell, Henry 94 Cunningham, George 0., 55 Hahn, Kenneth, 65 Henley, John 48 Hilton, Morgan, 76 Ross, Sister Rose Margaret, 85 Smith, Thelma Favors, 79 Wilcox, Marie 92 Oct. 8, 1995 NORMA SMITH KLAUS, 84. Indianapolis, died Oct. 3.

She was a home-maker. Graveside services: 3 p.m. Oct. 6 at Parkview Cemetery, Alexandria, Va. There will be no calling.

Survivors: daughters Rosemary Cole. Kath-erlne Beebe; sons James, Timothy Klaus: sisters Enid Goodrich, Phyllis Raymond: 11 grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren. Flanner Buchanan Broad Ripple Mortuary is handling arrangements. CHARLES M. LONG.

67, Indian- apolis, died Oct. 5. He worked as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service 22 years, retiring in 1989. He was a Navy veteran, retiring In 1967 as a chief metalsmlth.

He was a member of University Heights Christian Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Services: 3 p.m. Oct. 8 in Forest Lawn Wilson St.

Pierre Funeral Home, Greenwood West, with calling from 4 to 9 p.m. Oct. 7 and 1 p.m. until services Oct. 8.

Burial: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Survivors: wife Emma F. McConnell Long; son Charles W. Long; daughter Victoria K. Long; brothers Kenneth, Cecil Long: sisters Marg Bay, Peg McCauley: two grandchildren.

CHARLES RANDALL "RANDY" MILLER, 52, Indianapolis, died Oct. 3. He worked for Ford Motor Co. 20 years, retiring in 1985. He was a member of Greater Guiding Light Missionary Baptist Church.

Services: 1 p.m. Oct. 7 in Little Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, with calling from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 6.

Burial: Washington Park North Cemetery. Survivors: sons Charles R. Kevin, Cody Miller; daughters Mary Elaine Solomon, Jennifer Miller: mother Lucille Dunkerson Miller: brothers Bill, Gerald Stephen Miller; sisters Suzanne Thompson, Judi Nelson; four grandchildren. IRENE 0. POST MILLER, 76.

Nobles-ville, died Oct. 5. She was an artist and member of the Hamilton County Artist Association. Services: 2 p.m. Oct.

7 in Randall Roberts Logan Street Chapel, Noblesville, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 6. Burial: Crown-land Cemetery, Noblesville. She was the widow of Gilbert "Jack" Miller.

Survivors: daughters Karen Doty, Terry Handel; sister Alice Robinson: three grandchildren. WILLIAM D. MORRIS, 61. Carmel. died Oct.

4. He was district manager for Sherwln Williams Co. for 42 years. He was an Indiana National Guard veteran of the Korean War. Memorial contributions may be made to St.

Vincent Hospice. Services: 1 p.m. Oct. 7 In Flanner Buchanan Carmel Mortuary, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct.

6. Graveside services: 1 p.m. Oct. 8 at Hillcrest Cemetery, Centralia, 111. Survivors: wife Phyllis Jean Bates Morris; daughter Vanessa Anne Ferra-ra; sons Jeffrey William F.

Morris; brothers Phillip, George Morris; a granddaughter. EUGENE VERNON PERKINS, 45. Pendleton, died Oct. 4. He was a journeyman welder for General Motors Corp.

at Marion for 18 years. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He had been a committeeman for United Auto Workers Local 676. Memorial contributions may be made to Parents Project for Muscular Dystrophy Research in care of Bank One, P.O. Box 5324, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45201.

Services: 10 a.m. Oct. 7 In St. Matthew Catholic Church. Calling: 4 to 9 p.m.

Oct. 6 in Flanner Buchanan Broad Ripple Mortuary. Burial: Memorial Gardens, Anderson. Survivors: wife Athena Perkins: daughters Stacy Renee, Sara Kylle Perkins; brothers Michael, Ben, Pat, Chris, Nick, Matt Perkins; sisters Ann Payne, Sheila Poole, Brenda Bly. taught at Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis.

For 15 summers, she was the director of the Institute for Teachers of Mathematics at Indiana University. She was past president of the National Council of Mathematics Teachers, the Panhellenic Association at IU. the Women's Club of Indianapolis and past district president of Phi Mu fraternity. Mrs. Wilcox received her bachelor's and master's degrees at IU.

Arrangements were handled by Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo, Fla. Survivors: husband William Wilcox; sister Vera Flandorf. favor for a family friend. He later added Tidy Cat to his lineup and appeared in print and TV advertisements for his products. Last year he published Hail a guide to small-business survival skills, and earlier wrote The Man Who Discovered The Golden Cat, an autobiography.

Lowe is survived by his wife, Dar-lene, a son, three daughters and three stepchildren. GEORGE 0. CUNNINGHAM, 55, Groveland, formerly of Alexandria, died Oct. 3. He was head custodian at Mascotte (Fla.) Elementary School for 11 years.

Memorial contributions may be made to the building fund of First Baptist Church of Grove-land or the Hospice Program of Central Lake County, Tavares, Fla. Graveside services: 11 a.m. Oct. 7 at Park View Cemetery, Alexandria. There will be no calling.

Survivors: wife Barbara Plake Cunningham; sons James Douglas George E. Cunningham; parents Robert L. and Dorothy A. Wood Cunningham; stepsister Debora A. Hueston.

Noffze Funeral Home, Alexandria, is handling arrangements. ROBERT L. "BOB" DWIGGINS, 77. Orestes, died Oct. 3.

He retired in 1980 from Cerden and Son in Frank-ton. He was a member of the Bethany Baptist Church in Anderson. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Services: 10 a.m. Oct.

6 in Owens Funeral Home, Alexandria. Burial: Moonsville Cemetery, Richland Township. Survivors: wife Evelyn Dwiggins; sons Stephen, Curtis Dwiggins; brothers Garland, Jack Dwiggins; sister Belle DeVore; six grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. RUTH M. MISERE ECKERT, 98.

Indianapolis, died Oct. 4. Mrs. Eckert was a homemaker and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron, Ohio, where she formerly lived. Memorial contributions can be made to the Salvation Army or the church.

50 N. Prospect, Akron, Ohio. Services: 2 p.m. Oct. 9 In the chapel at Green Lawn Cemetery in Akron.

Burial: Green Lawn Cemetery. She was the widow of Homer Oiin Eckert. Survivors: daughters Lucille Garman, Betty Culbertson: son Richard Eckert; 21 grandchildren: 32 great-grandchildren. Flanner Buchanan Broad Ripple Mortuary Is handling arrangements. WILLIAM W.

EVANS, 77, Indianapolis, died Oct. 5. He had worked for Buckeye Pipeline Co. for 14 years and was an inspector at Allison Engine Co. for 22 years.

He was a member of the Speedway Masonic Lodge and Speedway Christian Church for 50 years. Graveside services: 10 a.m. Oct. 7 at Crown Hill Cemetery. Calling: 6 to 8 p.m.

Oct. 6 in Conkle Funeral Home, Speedway Chapel. Survivors: wife Edna Ottaway Evans: daughters Carol E. Smith, Kay F. Oliver; four grandchildren.

GREGORY E. "RUDY" FLYNN, 42. Indianapolis, died Oct. 2. He was a substitute teacher for Indianapolis Public Schools.

Services: 11 a.m. Oct. 7 in Boatrlght Funeral Home, with calling from 9:30 a.m. Burial: New Crown Cemetery. Survivors: parents Edwin and Mildred Bunnell Flynn; brothers Edwin Elmo, Erroll.

Eric, Roger, Dale Flynn; sisters Kathy, Linda Flynn, Berona Capps. GLADYS V. RAMSEY GATEWOOD, 88. Danville, died Oct. 4.

She was a member of Hazelwood Baptist Church. Graveside services: 10 a.m. Oct. 7 in Center Valley Cemetery, Clayton. There will be no calling.

She was the widow of Riley J. Gatewood. Survivors: daughters Elmerree Martin, Viola Terrell; sister Ruthie Mae Perry: seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plalnfleld, Is handling arrangements. CHARLES E.

HAHN, 76, Alexandria, died Oct. 4. He worked at Delco Remy Division of General Motors Anderson, for 38 years, retiring in 1980. He was a member of Alexandria Elks Lodge, Alexandria Eagles Lodge and the Moose Lodge of Muncle. Memorial contributions may be made to the ambulance fund of the Alexandria Fire Department.

Services: 2 p.m. Oct. 7 in Owens Funeral Home, Alexandria, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 6.

Burial: Park View Cemetery, Alexandria. Survivors: wife Mary Hahn; sons Phillip, Jim, David Hahn; brothers Floyd, Gall, William Hahn; sisters Marjorie Eliker. Elizabeth Carter, Carolyn Hodgin: eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Voelker; sons John David, Frank Thomas Voelker: daughter Karen Guthrie; sister Charlotte Morgan; fivje grandchildren. i KENNETH DAVID WEGMAN.

36. IA-, dianapolls, died Oct. 4. He was a coa-' crete finisher. Services: 1 p.m.

Oct. 17 in Shirley Brothers Washington Mt- mortal Chapel, with calling from 4 to j9 p.m. Oct. 6. Burial: Washington Cemetery East.

Survivors: daughtefs Stephanie Mary G. Wegman; sop i Kenneth D. Wegman II; companiop Sharon Kay Wegman; father and stepmother Adam D. and Beulah Wegman; mother and stepfather Dorothy and John Vaughn; brother Dennis R. Wegman; sisters Sheila Wamsley, Yvonne Weasenforth, Donna J.

Powers, Karen i L. Tharp; grandparents Mr. and Mrs. i Howard Wegman; a granddaughter. CATHARINE DUNHAM WILSON, 75.

1 Chesterfield, died Oct. 5. She worked 30 years at Guide Division of General Motors retiring in 1980. Services: 1 p.m. Oct.

7 In the Robert D. Loose Funeral Home, Anderson, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 6. Burial: Memorial Park Cemetery, Anderson.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Survivors: husband, Tifton F. Wilson; sister. Mary Elizabeth Bunce. LOUISE OWENS TOWNSEND, 53.

Zionsvllle, died Oct. 4. She had been managing editor for Quilters Newsletter, Denver, and an editor for a quilting book for Publishing, Martinez, before retiring this year. She also had been a historical re- searcher for legislatures In Maryland and Kansas. She was a graduate of Eastern College in Pennsylvania and earned a master's degree at Middle- bury College In Vermont.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wellness Community, 350 N. Wlget Lane 100, Walnut Creek, Calif. 94598. Services will be private. There will be no calling.

Survivors: mother Lucy Owens; sisters Laura Bakey, Lucy Zimmerman. Associated Press i SARASOTA, Fla. Edward Lowe, who nearly 50 years ago improved the lives of cat owners by inventing Kitty Litter, died Wednesday at age 75. who spilt his time between tomes in Arcadia, and Cassopo-'lis', died in a Sarasota hospital. inventor and entrepreneur, Jibwe created a clay-based cat box filler he called Kitty Litter in 1947 as a LORRAINE C.

ALLEN, 71. Indianapolis, died Oct. 3. She was a home-maker. She had worked as a surgeon's assistant at Marlon County General Hospital.

Services: 1 p.m. Oct. 7 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, of which she was a member, with calling from 11 She was the widow of James William Allen. Survivors: sons Fred tyilliam, James Thomas Allen: daughters Patricia Hudson, Kathreen L. Covington.

Cheryl A. Ray, Vickie Lynn Winston: sister Rosetta Jones; brother Robert Brown; 27 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. Lavenla's Home for Funerals is handling arrangements. 'FREDERICK DOUGLAS "SHORTY" 72, Indianapolis, died Oct. 4.

"He was a truck driver for 45 years, retiring In 1988. He was a member of St. John's Missionary Baptist Church. Services: 12:30 p.m. Oct.

7 in the church, with calling there from 11 a.m. Burial: Crown Hill Cemetery. Sur-. vivors: brothers Willie. James Barnett.

Boatrlght Funeral Home Is handling arrangements. MARIANA SIMS BAYT, 77, Indianapolis, died Oct. 4. She was a home-maker. She was a member of St.

Monica Catholic Church. Services: Oct. 7, 9:15 a.m. at Stevens Mortuary Chapel of the Flowers and 10 a.m. at St.

Anthony Catholic Church. Calling: 1 to" 8 p.m. Oct. 6 at the mortuary. Burial: Floral Park Cemetery.

Survi-vqrs: husband Sylvester M. Bayt; daughters Mary Ellen Blue, Nancy J. McCarthy, Susan L. GIU; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. MARTHA ELLEN WARD BENNETT, 847 Pittsboro, died Oct.

3. She was assistant manager of the linen room at Methodist Hospital for 25 years, retlr-tng in 1976. Mrs. Bennett was a member of Pittsboro Christian Church. Services: 10 a.m.

Oct. 6 in Matthews Mortuary. Brownsburg. Calling was Oct. 5.

Burial: Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Lizton. She was the widow of Rbbert A. Bennett. Survivors: son George R. Bennett; daughter Ida Jane Guernsey; brother Herman Ward; four grandchildren; 8X great-grandchildren.

HENRY L. BELL, 94, Bowling Green, formerly of Indianapolis, died Oct. 2. He was a truck driver for Pittman Coal Co. 45 years.

He also worked in the housekeeping department of Allstate Insurance Co. 15 years, retiring in. 1970. Services: 2 p.m. Oct.

7 in Boatrlght Funeral Home, with calling from 1 p.m. Burial: Crown Hill Cemetery. He was the widower of Bessie L. Martin Bell. Survivors: son John O.

Apple; daughter Brenda S. Apple; three grandchildren. THELMA RUTH CLARK, 75. formerly of Martinsville, died Oct. was a cook at North wood Elementary School, Franklin, for eight years, retiring in 1972.

She was a member of Franklin Church of Christ. Services: 11 a.m. Oct. 7 in Vandlvier-Tudor Funeral Home, Franklin, with calling from 2 to 8 p.m. Oct.

6. Burial: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Greenwood. She was the widow of Arnold E. Clark. Survivors: daughters Joanne Carol Helton, Kathy L.

Smith, Donna L. Hann; sons Gerald Carl Wayne, Randall "Randy" Charles Clark; sisters Dorothy Mildred Syartz; brothers Don, Ralph, Omer, Charles, William Slsson; 15 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. RUTH BLACK CORE, 78, Indianapolis, died Oct. 3. She was a teacher for Greenbriar County School District, W.Va..

for 12 years, retiring in 1965. Services: 2 p.m. Oct. 7 in First Baptist Church, White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.. with calling from noon.

She was the widow of Robert M. Core. Snrviunrs- rtauuhters Janette. Annette Henderson: brothers Robert. Harry Black: sisters Hortense Casey, uerai-dipe Yarborough; five grandchildren.

Summers Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. MARY LURENE KRUWELL CRAIG, 87. Indianapolis, died Oct. 4. She was a homemaker and a member of American Legion Auxiliary.

She was the widow of Harlin L. Craig. Services: 11:30 a.m. Oct. 7 In G.H.

Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home, with calling from 10 a.m. Survivor: brother DEATHS 84, widow of Clem B. Koors (Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home); Esther E. Stewart, 89 (Gilliland Howe Funeral Home). North Vernon Vernon Floyd Wrightman, 78 (Dove-Sharp Rudicel Funeral Home).

Richmond William Scott Blunk, 36 (Doan Mills Funeral Home); Pinie Mae Ellis Moore, 78, wife of Linville Moore (Stegall-Berheide-Orr Funeral Home). Tipton James Carl Graf, 88, husband of Margaret Bryan Graf (Young-Nichols Funeral Home). MY ANSWER T- Lto you have I 'S anv plans to re turn to Russia? I know you have been there several times, but I haven't heard much recently about what is hap- Rillu penmg over mere in the area of rell-Graham glon. Is Chrlstlan- ity growing? B.C. A.

Yes, I have received many reports that are very encouraging about the growth of Christianity in the former Soviet Union. Our association. In fact, has been supporting the work of an evangelist who holds citywide campaigns all across Russia, and his reports tell of great spiritual hunger and openness to the Gospel on the part of many people. We certainly sensed this during each of our visits. More than 70 years of atheistic communism left many Russians with a deep sense LULL of spiritual emptiness, for we were created for fellowship with and without Him our hearts are empty.

Whenever God is at work, however, you can be sure that Satan, the enemy of souls, will also be at work and that is true in the former Soviet Union. I often think of Paul's words: a great door for effective work has opened and there are many who oppose (1 Corinthians We must never forget that we are In a spiritual battle whenever we challenge Satan's attempts to rule over the hearts of people. I hope you will be praying for the Christians of Russia, that they may be faithful in their witness as they seek to reach their nation for Christ. If God leads us to return to that part of the world we certainly will do so, although we rejoice that the door is now open for others to proclaim the Gospel, And may you also be faithful in your witness for Christ where you live. Tribune Media Services i I HarrvKruwell.

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