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THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR INDYSTAR.COM 1st WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2011 B5 Obituaries Victor R. Malone Beatrice "Betty" Jean Webb i 83, Moores- ville, died Apr. Sheldon L. "Kooch" Jones 67, Indianapolis, died Apr. 11, 2011.

A gathering of friends will be from 12-2 p.m. Thur. Apr. 14 at Alpha Funeral Service. Jeffrey D.

Moore 49, Mooresville, died on April 9, 2011. Services: 2 p.m., April 15, 2011 at Jones Crossing Banquet Center, next to Jones Family Mortuary, with visitation there from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on April 14, 2011. Barbara Ann Poling died Apr.

10, 2011. Services: 2 p.m. Sat Apr. 16 at Kercheval Funeral Home, Sheridan, with calling there from 11 a.m. Burial: Summitt Lawn Cemetery, Westfield, IN.

Bennie Presswood Charles McCormack 76, of Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2011. He was born November 27, 1934 in Velpen to the late Blythe and Esta McCormack. Charles was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and retired from Chrysler. He was a member of Acton United Methodist Church and of the Englewood Masonic Lodge.

Charles is survived by his wife, Barbara (Claridge) McCormack; sons, Michael and Steven (Robin) McCormack; daughter, Robin Austin; brother, Bob (Doris) McCormack; sisters, Delores Wessel, Virginia Winters and Roseanna Abercrom-bie; brother-in-law, Gene Bauer; and grandchildren, Brooke, Jaida and Caitlyn. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Ruth, Anita, Betty and Jessie. Memorial Services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 17, 2011 at Acton United Methodist Church. Arrangements are entrusted to Wilson St.

Pierre Funeral Service Crematory, Stirling-Gerber Chapel. wwwwilsonstpierre.com Oscar G. Morris 85, Decatur Township, died April 12, 2011. Mr. Morris was a warehouseman for General Cable for more than 20 years.

He later worked for Budget Rent-A-Car for ten years. In addition, he was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles 3899. Mr. Morris proudly served in the Merchant Marines during World War II and was a member of the Mooresville American Legion Post 103. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Lee (Miles) Morris; a son, Thomas Morris and seven siblings.

Survivors include his sons, Pat Morris (Krista) and Bill Morris (Girlie); daughter, Denise Williams (George); sisters, Gladys Heady and Frances Pierson; daughter in law, Julie Morris; 9 grandchildren; 3 step grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren. The funeral service will begin at 7 p.m, Thursday, April 14, 2011, in the Carlisle Son Funeral Chapel, Mooresville, with calling there from 4 p.m. The committal service and burial will be on Friday, April 15, 2011, 10 a.m., Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Greenwood. Visit www.carlis-leandson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry. Joan Pichon 80, passed away at home surrounded by her family Saturday, April 9, 2011.

Born in Indianapolis, IN, to Clay and Helen (Brown) Gustin, she attended Ben Davis High School and Indiana University receiving her Masters in Education. She was a member of the Jobe's Daughters and Alpha Phi. Surviving are her husband, John N. Pichon; daughter, Emily (Brad Finkel) Pichon, both of Fort Wayne, IN and daughter, Laura Pichon of Chicago, IL; and grandson, Benjamin Finkel. A Memorial Service is 4:00 p.m., Friday April 15, 2011 at D.O.

McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road. Calling is Friday, April 15, 2011 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Private family interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Nature Conservancy, and their work preserving one of her favorite places, Jack's Bay, St Croix, USVL Their address is 620 E.

Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202 To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com 43, Indianapolis, died Apr. 10, 2011. Services: 12 p.m. Fri. Apr.

15 at First Samuel Missionary Baptist Church with calling there from 10 a.m. Interment: Crown Hill Cemetery. Arrangements: Stuart Mortuary. Barbara J. Schleiter McGloskey 92, passed 1 away April 11, 2011.

She was born on Janu i ary 12, 1919, in Indianapolis, A Cora (Dietz) and Henry L. Schleiter. Barbara graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in 1936. In 1938, she married Rowland Palmer McCloskey, who preceded her in death. They were married for 50 years and had one daughter, Cynthia.

Barbara worked as a bookkeeper, lab technician, and office manager and retired with her husband from their business, Finishing Systems Corporation, in 1974. Barbara was a life-long member of Geth-semane Lutheran Church where she served as a Sunday School Teacher, Council Member, member of the Women's Missionary Society and Ladies Aid Society and the Gethsemane Retirees. She enjoyed meeting all the new members of the church and welcoming all the regular members each Sunday during coffee hour. Barbara was a member of the Lutheran Child and Family Services Guild, Community Hospital Guild, and the ISO Women's Auxiliary, East Group. She served as an officer in the PTAs at both IPS School 58 and Thomas Carr Howe High School.

Barbara enjoyed traveling and spending time with her grandchildren. She was an avid letter-writer, card player, and pie baker and a devoted neighbor and friend. Barbara never met a stranger and found good in every person. Also preceding Barbara in death were her grandson, Gary Stephen Deeter; brother, John Schleiter; cousins, Richard Dietz and John "Jack" Dietz; and her beloved aunt, Bernice Dietz. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Gary Deeter; granddaughters, Linda Chase, Susan Evans, Elizabeth Smith (Bret), and Jennifer Deeter; nine greatgrandchildren; and her sister, Frances Whalin.

She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and cherished friends. Visitation will be Wednesday, today, April 13, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Irving Hill Chapel, 5377 E. Washington St.

and Thursday from 12:00 noon until the time of services at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 6810 E. 10th St, Indianapolis, 46219. Memorial contributions may be made to Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Barbara's memory. Patricia Lorraine McCombs of Indianapolis, died April 7, 2011 at her daughter Natalie's home in Maricopa, Arizona after a long, courageous battle against cancer. Born on February 8, 1947 in Luton, England, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Rubena Currant Surviving are daughters, Lorraine Raschiatore of Odenton, Maryland; Rae Clark of Soldotna, Alaska; and Natalie Guarnery of Maricopa, Arizona; also grandchildren, Haley and Haydn of Odenton and Jack and Patrick of Maricopa; and brothers, Wally and Fred Currant of England.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made on her behalf to the American Cancer Society of Indiana at 5635 W. 96th St Suite 100 Indianapolis IN 46278. 317-344-7800 or 800-227-2345. Shandra Wallace Skipper 41, died on Monday, April 11, 2011. Shandra had a very loving heart and will be missed by many friends and family.

Survivors include her children, Sara and Riley Pfister; father, Charles Wallace (Joy); mother, Gale Barr (Chris); sister, Shonsie Santellana; and nephew, Emilio Santellana. Her services will be Thursday evening, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the W. G. Hardy Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 10907 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY 40272.

Visitation will be on Thur-day, April 14 from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Winnie B. Lemmon Smith 90, passed away at the Indiana Masonic Home on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 where she had been a resident the past five years. She is survived by two sons, John I.

Lemmon of Franklin, IN and Jerry (Janice) Lemmon of Columbus, IN. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Burdette Lemmon and Gerald L. Smith. Funeral services will be at Urban Winkler Funeral Home, Connersville, IN, on Friday, April 15, 2011 at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Thursday evening from 4 p.m to 7 p.m. with the Order of Eastern Star service at 7 p.m. Memorial contribution may be made at the funeral home to the Indiana Masonic Home or to the charity of your choice. www.urbanwinkler funeralhome.com Kim D. Stone 48, Indianapolis, died Apr.

10, 2011. Graveside Service: 11 a.m. Thur. Apr. 14 at New Crown Cemetery.

Arrangements: Usher Funeral Home. Robert Joseph Walford, Sr. 84, Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away April 12, 2011. Mr. Walford was born September 15, 1926 in Indianapolis to the late Edward and Rosina Kerlin Walford.

He was a 1944 graduate of Arsenal Technical High School and faithfully served in the United States Navy during World War II. Robert retired as a supervisor in 1989 from Indianapolis Power Light after 42 years of service. He was a member of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church in Parrish, Florida, a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, and Past President of the Colony Cove 3 I Club in Ellenton, Florida. Mr.

Walford is survived by his wife, Rita Marie Eckman Walford; his children, Deborah Brough, Robert Jr. (Linda), Gregory, and Jeffrey; his brothers, Edward T. Walford and John Salmon; his grandchildren, Natalie, Whitney, Colin, and Jordan. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, April 14, 2011 at Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center- Zionsville with a Rosary service beginning at 7:30 p.m.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 15, 2011 at St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church, 1870 W. Oak Zionsville, IN 46077. Online codolences may be made at www.flannerbuchanan.com Charles F.Welch 60, of Martinsville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 10, 2011.

He is survived by his wife, Sally Ann Welch; and a daughter, Maren Elizabeth Welch of Martinsville, Indiana. Five brothers and sisters also survive. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial is pending at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church or to The Gathering Together, 147 N.

Center St, Plainfield, Indiana 46168. Arrangements entrusted to the Oakley-Hammond Funeral Home, Moore Kirk Irvington Chapel. --jfEi 11, 2011. Ser vices: 1 p.m. Thur.

Apr. 14 at Carlisle Son Funeral Chapel, Mooresville, with calling there from 4-8 p.m. Wed. Apr. 13.

Burial: Mooresville Cemetery. Lillie F. Johnson Wilkins 93, New Palestine, died Apr. 11, 2011. Services: 11 am Sat Apr.

16 at Erlewein Mortuary, Greenfield, with calling there from 4-8 p.m. Fri. Apr. 15. Burial: New Palestine Cemetery.

Charles Lloyd Wilson 56, was born November 2, 1954 and went to Glory on April 8, 2011. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 16 at 3 p.m. with visitation on Friday, April 15 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.

to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 16 at Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church, 261 West 25th Street He is survived by many family and friends that loved him, including his wife, Ruth Wilson; his mother, Pat Wilson; aunt, Helen Crenshaw Henderson; uncle, Thurman Henderson; and the Stoepker family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Nexgeneracers, P.O. Box 88372, Indianapolis, IN 46208. Personal tributes and condolences may be made at legacy.comcharleslwilson.

Arrangements by Craig Funeral Home. 7 Wtf''f To our readers Commemorate your Mends and loved ones who have passed amy with a memoriam in this section. To place your tribute, or for more information, e-mail classifieds indystar.com or call 444-7286. BOOTHBY In Loving Memory of MarkW.Boothby April. 13, 1952-March 30, 2009 Happy Birthday.

We love you dearly miss you. Mother and Family CARTWRIGHT In Loving Memory of John T. Cartwright 1926 2008 We know that you're in peace in Heaven. Love Wife Betty. Children Grandchildren JAMES In Loving It Memory of Jj William R.

james Nov. 30, 1926-Apr. 13, 2003 I could never forget. Tell itch I said hi. Love, Bonny QUEISSER In Loving Memory of Michael J.

Queisser Nov. 16, 1971-Apr. 13, 2005 They say time heals all sorrow and helps us to forget, but time so far has only proved how much we miss you yet. God gave us strength to face the grief and courage to stand the blow. But what it meant to lose you, no one will ever know.

Your Loving Family THOMAS In Loving Memory of WillardE. Thomas, Sr. Apr. 13, 1923-July 5, 2007 Happy Birthday! Wife, Georgia, Children, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren i Dr. Paul B.

Kernel 80, of Indianapolis and Naples, FL died on Sunday, April 10, 2011. He was born on May 28, 1930 in Indianapolis to the late Dr. Paul and Agnes Kernel. Dr. Kernel was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years Mary Joan Frigge Kernel.

Dr. Kernel grew up in Irvington and was a graduate of Cathedral High School. He received his doctorate of Optometry from the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis after studying at Notre Dame, Butler, Indiana and Purdue Universities. He was a member of the National Honor Society of Optometry and a member of the Indiana State Board of Optometry. He also participated in the Knights of Columbus.

He was a friend to many, a faithful Catholic, and a member of St. Finbarr Church in Naples, Florida. Dr. Kernel was also preceded in death by his brother, Karl Kernel; and sister, Maureen Matthews. Survivors include Dorothy Zehner, devoted companion and care giver; six children, Paul V.

Kernel (Maura Murphy), New Albany, Mary C. Kernel (Linda Meadows), Bellingham, WA, Kathy O'Neill (Pat), Collins-ville, IL Kevin Kernel (Judy), Carmel, Anne Gibbons (Joe), and Susan Thompson (Jim). Nobles-ville, IN; and 7 grandchildren Todd Jaekel, Kristine Prose, Darren Wethington, Gus and Ben Gibbons, Kate and RJ Thompson. Visitation will be held in Indianapolis at the Peace Chapel in Crown Hill, 700 W. 38th Street, on Thursday, April 14 from 4:00 p.m.

to 8:00 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Pius Catholic Church, 7200 Sarto on Friday, April 15 at 10:00 a.m. with burial following at Crown Hill Cemetery. Dr.

Kernel has asked that any donations in his name be made to The John and Betty Charlier Hospice Center, 610 E. Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47734, wwwwnaplus.org or to The Friends of Bill A.A. World Services, P.O. Box 459, New York, NY 10163, www.aa.org. Paul William Kinser 60, Indianapolis, passed away April 11, 2011.

Paul was a machine repairman for International Harvester for 10 years and with the Ford Motor Co. for 23 years, retiring in 2011. He was a member of the UAW Local 1111. Paul is survived by his loving wife, Jeanine Kinser; children, Russell Kinser, Richard "Rick" Kinser, Jennifer Taylor and Natasha Danforth; ten grandchildren; brother, Thomas Kinser and sister, Sharon Lang. Services for Paul will be at 3 p.m.

on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center-Washington Park East, with visitation from 2 p.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Burial will be in Washington Park East Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Central Indiana Cancer Center. www.flannerbuchanan.com James A.

Lee 81, Greenwood, died Apr. 11, 2011. Memorial contributions: Johnson County Humane Society. Arrangements: G.H. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home at the Gardens of Olive Branch.

92, of Indianapolis, IN formerly of Chicago, IL passed away on April 7, 2011. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 15, 2011 at Stuart Mortuary Chapel with visitation there at 10 a.m. Interment: Sutherland Park Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at: http: BenniePresswood92.

Angelnre.com and www.stuartmortuary.com Sherman L. Reeves 76, of Indianapolis, passed away April 8, 2011. He was born July 22, 1934, in Green-castle, Indiana, to the late Walter Raymond Jr. and Elsie (Culley) Reeves. An avid wood-worker and quilter, he retired from Eli Lilly after working as a Lab Technician for 35 years.

Sherman brought joy to the lives of many children by being a professional clown. He also worked at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for 44 years. An active member at Zion Evangelical, he served as a board and choir member at the church. He also taught Sunday school and both he and his wife, Charlene, were Youth Sponsors. Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Charlene A.

(Smock) Reeves; children, Chuck (Debbie) Reeves and Emily Reeves; two granddaughters, Heather and Kelly Reeves; brother, Jim Reeves; sister, Jane McCullough; and many well-loved nieces, nephews, and cousins. His sisters, Dorothy Hall and Nancy Sutherlin, preceded him in death. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 16, 2011, at Zion Evangelical United Church of Christ, located at the corner of North and New Jersey Streets, where friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Sherman will be laid to rest in Brick Chapel Cemetery, Greencastle.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Zion Sanctuary Choir at 416 East North Street, Indianapolis 46202; The Ronald McDonald House; or the donor's favorite charity. Arrangements have been entrusted to G.H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home. Online condolences maybe shared with the family at: www.ghherrmann.com Thomas I. Shaffer 83, Avon passed away on April 11, 2011.

No Services. Arrangements handled by Conkle Funeral Home. Burial: Washington Park North. John W. Shoemaker 71, Lebanon, died Apr.

11, 2011. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Thur. Apr. 14 at Myers Chapel of Memories, Lebanon, with calling there from 4-8 p.m.

Wed. Apr. 13. Remember Share and Commemorate your friends and loved ones who have passed away with In Memory ads near the Obituaries in City State. To place an ad, or for information, e-mail classifiedsindystar.com or call 317.444.7286..