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Rebecca Louise Hilton
Rebecca Louise Hilton, 52, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020. She was born on September 19, 1967 in New Albany, Indiana. Rebecca was a faithful member of Grace Lutheran Church in New Albany.
She is preceded in death by her brother, Doug Hilton.
Rebecca is survived by her children, Shanyn (Russell) Carnes, Olivia (Carter) Reimers and Brandon Otto; father, Richard Hilton; mother, Ruth Hilton, grandchildren, Carter Hilton and Mariah Hilton.
Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany). She will be laid to rest at New Chapel UMC Cemetery in Jeffersonville.
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Obituary for Michael “Mike” Wayne Yates
Michael “Mike” Wayne Yates, 63, of Sellersburg, IN, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020.
Mike was born to the late Cecil and Lillian Yates in Louisville, KY. He was the owner of Industrial Belting and Transmission and was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in New Albany.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Wanda Thurmond.
Left to cherish Mike’s memory are his sons, David Yates and Dwayne Yates (Danielle DuBois); grandson, Roy Michael Yates; and brother-in-law, Ralph Thurmond.
Memorial Service for Mike will be at 3 PM on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home, 3800 Bardstown Road. Memorial Visitation will be from 12-3 PM on Sunday at the funeral home.
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Robert Junior Kischnick, 90, of Vassar died early Wednesday morning, July 1, 2020 at Covenant Glen in Frankenmuth. He was born July 13, 1929 in Saginaw, son of the late Robert F. and Mildred (Ruff) Kischnick. Bob served his country as a Medic with the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1951-1953. On May 20, 1951 he married the former Verna M. Mossner in the St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Richville. She predeceased him February 1, 2016. He was a lifelong member of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church and served the church on various church boards. Bob was a member of the Richville Conservation Club and served on the Board of Directors and also as its President for many years. He also was a member of the Alvin F. Miller American Legion Post #400 in Richville. Hunting was Bob’s passion, but he also enjoyed playing euchre, and listening to polka music.
Surviving are his children, Reverend Bruce Kischnick and his wife Rebecca of New Albany, Indiana; Larry Kischnick of Vassar; Alan Kischnick and his wife Judy of Vassar; and Sally Sahr and her husband Michael of Reese; ten grandchildren, and seventeen great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Bob was predeceased by his son, Kurt Kischnick, December 4, 2018, his brother, Earl Kischnick and his sister, Loraine Kischnick
Funeral Services will take place at 12 Noon Monday, July 6, 2020 from St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Richville. Reverend Wesley Gillaspie will officiate with Committal Services to follow in the St. Michael’s Cemetery. Military Honors will be presented by the U.S. Army Honor Guard and the Alvin Miller American Legion Post #400. Mr. Kischnick’s family will receive friends at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the services.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider St. Michael’s Lutheran Church.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Directors, 9940 Saginaw St. Reese, Michigan 48757
Visitation
Monday, July 06, 2020
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
St. Michael’s Lutheran Church
3455 S Van Buren Rd
Richville, MI 48758
Service
Monday, July 06, 2020
12:00PM
St. Michael’s Lutheran Church
3455 S Van Buren Rd
Richville, MI 48758
Final Resting Place
St. Michael’s Lutheran Cemetery
3455 S Van Buren Rd
Reese, MI 48640
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Memorial Contributions
St. Michael’s Lutheran Church
3455 S Van Buren Rd, Richville, MI 48758
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OBITUARY
Betty Jean (Greene) Freeberg
March 7, 1930 – February 28, 2020
Betty Jean (Greene) Freeberg, 89, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020. She was a member of the Eagles Club and Grace Lutheran Church in New Albany.
She was born on March 7, 1930, in Lebanon, Indiana, to the late Carl and Ida (Honaker) Greene. Betty was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Freeberg; and sons, Donald “Skip” and Daniel Pennington.
Betty is survived by her children, Cynthia Robinson (Rick), Carol Richardson (Butch), Kerry Freeberg, Kevin Freeberg (Karen), and Linda Stockdale (Tony); daughter-in-law, Debbie Pennington; siblings, Becky, Danny Ray, and Dottie; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany) with her funeral service taking place at 1:00 p.m. Private burial will take place at a later date at Mount Tabor Cemetery in New Albany.
Contributions in Betty’s memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation Fund (11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852).
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BAPTISM
Kellen Patrick Byrne
Received into the family of God through Holy Baptism at the 5:00 p.m. worship service on Saturday, February 15, 2020.
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BAPTISM
Callie Elle Paulin
Received into the family of God through Holy Baptism on
Saturday, January 25 during the Saturday worship service.
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OBITUARY
Frank L. Appleby
NOVEMBER 27, 1929 – JANUARY 12, 2020
Frank L. Appleby, 90 years of age passed away Sunday January 12, 2020. He was born November 27, 1929 in New Albany, IN to the late George and Mirtle Appleby. Frank retired from Lang Auto Service in New Albany after 44 years of employment and then went on to work at Grace Lutheran Church in New Albany for nearly 20 years. He was a longtime member of Grace Lutheran Church and was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years Joyce in 2011.
He is survived by his grandson, Michael Noe, sisters-in-law, Shirley Appleby, and Wilma Brooner, daughter-in-law, Judy Keller, and his church family. Visitation will be from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Thursday at Grace Lutheran Church, 1787 Klerner Ln., New Albany, IN. His Funeral Service will be held 12:00 pm Thursday at Grace Lutheran Church with burial to follow at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park in New Albany, IN. Memorial contributions can be made to Grace Lutheran Church.
Online condolences may be made to: www.kraftfs.com
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OBITUARY
Everett Elwood Reisert Sr.
Everett Elwood Reisert Sr., passed away Monday November 4, 2019 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital. He was born in Greenville, Indiana and retired from the New Albany Street Department after more than 50 years of service where he served as the Assistant Street Commissioner. He was a member of the Coon Hunter’s Club, the Democratic Party and Grace Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by his wife: Elnora Ruth “Pat” Reisert.
Survivors include:
His son: E. J. Reisert,
His daughter: Deborah “Debbie” Beck,
His sister: Evelyn Eurton,
3 Grandchildren: Justan and Joshua Reisert and Paeton Zephyr Taylor, and 3 Great Grandchildren: Marissya, MacKenzye and Makendra Reisert.
A Celebration of Elwood’s life will be held at 10:30 AM Friday November 8, 2019 at Grace Lutheran Church (1787 Klerner Ln.) with burial in SCI-Graceland Memorial Park. Visitation will be at the Oak Street Chapel of Naville & Seabrook Funeral Homes(1846 E. Oak St.) from 3 – 7 PM Thursday.
Memorial Contributions may be given to Grace Lutheran Church.
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Thomas Michael Kummer
OCTOBER 12, 1991 – OCTOBER 25, 2019
Thomas Michael Kummer, 28, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019. He was born in Midland, Texas and moved to Indiana in 1996. He was a 2010 graduate of Floyd Central High School, attended Indiana University Southeast and graduated from Indiana University Bloomington in 2015 with a degree in geology. Post college jobs included Paraklese Technologies in Georgetown IN, supervisor at UPS in Louisville KY, mud logger at MCWL in Oklahoma, and well site geologist at Excellence Logging in Ohio. His hobbies included fishing in North Dakota, shooting sports, mechanics, motorcycling, and Nixie tube clocks. He placed 3rd in the Grand American National Trap Shooting Championship in 2003.
Survivors include his parents, Michael and Sandra Kummer; sister, Sarah Kummer; grandfather, Harry Oster; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Visitation will be 4:00 pm ~ 8:00 pm Tuesday at Kraft Funeral Service, 708 E. Spring Street, New Albany, Indiana. His Funeral Service will be 11:00 am Wednesday at Grace Lutheran Church, 1787 Klerner Lane, New Albany, Indiana.
Online condolences may be made to www.kraftfuneralservice.net.
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OBITUARY
Lynne Viola Boone
March 21, 1937 – OCTOBER 22, 2019
Lynne Viola Boone, 82, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. She attended Valparaiso University and graduated from Iowa State University. Lynn was instrumental in the success of their family’s business, Ridgeview Animal Clinic, in New Albany. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, the “10” Homemakers Club, as well as the Indiana State Veterinary Auxiliary, where she served as an officer on many committees at both the district and state levels.
She was born on March 21, 1937 in Chicago Heights, Illinois. Lynne was preceded in death by her parents, Viola and George Wiechen.
Lynne is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Roger Boone, DVM; daughters, Nancy, Joyce Karrfalt (Eric); son, David Boone; and grandchildren, Nathan and Nicholas.
Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 28, 2019 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany) and on Tuesday after 10:00 a.m. at her church. Her funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, at Grace Lutheran Church (1787 Klerner Lane, New Albany) with burial to follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Corydon, Indiana.
Contributions in Lynne’s memory may be made to Grace Lutheran Church Pre-School.