WHEN CHURCH IS PROVIDING AN ONLINE VIEWING OF THE FUNERAL SERVICE CHECK THE FOLLOWING LINKS:
https://glcna.online.church
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Vn4JFP_IQP8JQ3f8QwADQ
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Victoria Lynn “Vickie” Shafer
September 19, 1952 – January 17, 2021
Victoria Lynn “Vickie” Shafer, 68, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021. She was a retired nurse from Jewish Hospital after 40 plus years of service. Vickie was a life-long member of Grace Lutheran Church in New Albany and held a special place in her heart for the many pre-school children she cared for within the church’s pre-school program. She will be remembered by her nieces and nephews as that special aunt who had a whimsical way of making stories and stuffed animals come to life.
She was born on September 19, 1952 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Ralph, Sr. and Blanche “Irene” (Allen) Shafer. Along with her parents, Vickie is preceded in death by her siblings, Alyce Shafer-Erdman and Ralph H. Shafer, Jr.
She is survived by her siblings, Richard (Theresa) Shafer and Cynthia “Colleen” (David) Garber; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Grace Lutheran Church, (1787 Klerner Lane). Her Funeral Service will be at 1:00 pm on Saturday, at the church with cremation to follow according to her wishes.
The family requests that contributions in Vickie’s memory be made to the American Diabetes Association (P.O. Box 7023 Merrifield, VA 22116-7023), the Moving Forward program with the Amputee Coalition (900 East Hill Avenue, Suite 390, Knoxville, TN 37915), or the Grace Lutheran Pre-School (1787 Klerner Ln New Albany, IN 47150).
To leave a special message for the family, https://www.newcomerkentuckiana.com/Obituary/194694/Victoria-Shafer/Louisville-KY
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Betty Jo (Scrogham) Mayfield
JULY 22, 1938 – JANUARY 16, 2021
Betty J. (Scrogham) Mayfield, 82 years of age passed away on January 16, 2021. She was born on July 22. 1938 in Green County, Kentucky to the late Arvie J. and Elizabeth B. Scrogham. Betty worked at H.A. Seinsheimers as a seamstress and later for LifeSpan Resources in patient care. She was a longtime member of Grace Lutheran Church and loved spending time with her family. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Orville Mayfield; daughters, Barbara Mayfield and Angela Kay Graham (Mike); brother, Jim Scrogham; sisters, Becky Jacobs and Pat Danielson.
She is survived by her son, Ed Mayfield (Carolyn); brother, Lloyd Scrogham; Lynn Faith, Jan Kennedy (Tonie); grandchildren, Brad (Melanie), Heidi (Ricky), Joshua, Amelia; great grandchildren, Sophie, Maddie, Amelia, Tristin, Heavaya; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Wednesday at Grace Lutheran Church, 1787 Klerner Lane, New Albany, Indiana. Her funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday at church with burial to follow at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park in New Albany, Indiana. The family request expressions of sympathy to Grace Lutheran Church, 1787 Klerner Lane, New Albany, Indiana.
Online condolences may be made to www.kraftfs.com
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OBITUARY
Bruce Hall Mater
We are having a “Drive Through” Visitation on Wednesday, January 13th, 12:30 -1:30 at Grace Lutheran Church, 1787 Klerner Lane, New Albany. We will stream the Funeral Service @ 2:30 on Wednesday and will post the link here on Monday. Unfortunately the in person funeral will be for our small immediate family only because of Covid concerns, but we hope to see you at “Drive Through” visitation from 12:30-1:30 on Wednesday!
Thank you for all the sweet condolences. It means so much to us all! Take a glimpse of this amazing man’s life…
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Bruce Hall Mater, 1929 – 2021
Bruce Hall Mater, 91, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Bruce was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in New Albany and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. Bruce was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who loved his family and church. He enjoyed fishing and camping with his family. Bruce worked as a furniture buyer and salesman. He enjoyed many years traveling with Sharon visiting customers, many of whom were like family. He also served as a Scout Leader for many years. He always enjoyed volunteering at the Token Club, in Jeffersonville. Bruce met Bill W. in 1981 and they remained friends until the day he went home. Bruce never met a stranger and was a friend to everyone he met.
He was born on Christmas Day, 1929 in Joliet, Illinois to the late Joseph and Doris (Reece) Mater. Along with his parents, Bruce is preceded in death by his siblings, Bonnie Geary and Howard Mater and his great-granddaughter Gwynn Brewer.
Bruce is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Sharon (Owens) Mater; children, Bruce Alan (Betty) Mater, Lea Lynn (William) Orberson, Susan Mater (Stephen) Reed, and Amy Mater Rutledge; grandchildren, Benjamin (Lindsey) Mater, Katherine (Scott) Brewer, Madeline (Chris) Morris, Allison Orberson, Samuel (Rachael) Rutledge, Nicholas (Abby) Reed, and Kelsi Reed; great-grandchildren, David, Noel, and Danielle Rutledge, Gabriel, Raphael, and Michael Brewer, and Henley Mater; Sister, Babs (Charles) Ailes; and all the wonderful nieces and nephews of Holland, Michigan and Pikeville, Kentucky.
Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, the visitation will be a “drive-through” on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, from 12:30 – 1:30 pm at Grace Lutheran Church in New Albany. A private service will follow, and Bruce will be laid to rest with military honors at Abundant Life Memorial Gardens in New Albany.
The family requests that any expressions of sympathy in Bruce’s memory be made to Grace Lutheran Church or to Southern Care Hospice.
The family requests that any expressions of sympathy in Bruce’s memory be made to Grace Lutheran Church or to Southern Care Hospice, 3602 Northgate Court, Suite 27, New Albany, In 47150.
Please consider sharing a memory of Bruce or leaving a special message for his family using the “Share Memories” section below.
Bruce Mater Funeral Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URDjmies4sw
PRINTABLE PDF: BRUCEM.PDF
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Ewald Grieb
MAY 10, 1936 – JANUARY 5, 2021
Ewald Grieb, 84, of Georgetown, Indiana passed from this life January 5, 2021 at Baptist Health Floyd. He was born in Bessarabia, Romania on May 10, 1936, to Jacob Grieb and Magdalene Wallentin Grieb and moved to Germany in 1944 with his family. Ewald immigrated to the United States in 1952 with his parents and brothers. They settled in an area outside Louisville, Kentucky. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in New Albany and was active in the church until poor health prevented him from doing so any longer. He was a retired employee of General Electric. Ewald was a member of the German-American Club in Louisville, Kentucky and enjoyed participating in so many events sponsored by the club. He enjoyed working outdoors especially in planting and caring for the grass and shrubs at his home. Besides his well-groomed yard, he will forever be known for his immaculately clean and spotless vehicles. Ewald also loved kids and he always had a peppermint in his pocket to pass out when “Mr. Ewald” was asked for candy. There was a glorious reunion when Ewald was reunited with his furry best friend, Dandy.
Ewald was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Erhard Grieb; and a sister-in-law, Clara Kopp Grieb.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Patricia Charlene Blair Grieb; a son and daughter-in-law, Larry Dale Grieb and Pamela Pierson Grieb, of Sellersburg, Indiana; a grandson, Cameron Scott Grieb of New Albany, Indiana; a brother and sister-in-law, Werner Grieb and Madeline Grieb of Louisville, Kentucky; eight nieces; two nephews and many surviving cousins in the United States and Germany.
Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Grace Lutheran Church, 1787 Klerner Lane, New Albany, Indiana 47150 with burial to follow in Cave Hill Cemetery, 701 Baxter Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky 40204.
CHURCH IS PROVIDING AN ONLINE VIEWING OF THE FUNERAL SERVICE CHECK THE FOLLOWING LINK:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPBR7AiGNDU
Expressions of sympathy are suggested to Grace Lutheran Church.
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Angie Kay (Mayfield) Graham
NOVEMBER 4, 1959 – JANUARY 2, 2021
Angie Kay (Mayfield) Graham, 61 years of age, passed away on January 2, 2021. She was born on November 4, 1959, in New Albany, Indiana. Angie Kay was a customer service representative for Startek in Jeffersonville, Indiana and was a lifelong member of Grace Lutheran Church in New Albany, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her father, Orville Mayfield, Jr. and sister, Barbara Mayfield.
She is survived by her husband, Mike Graham; daughter, Heidi Graham (Richard); mother, Betty Mayfield; brother, Edward Mayfield (Carolyn); grandchildren, Tristin and Heavaya; nephews, Brad (Melanie), Joshua, Jadden, Chaysen, and Khalan; and nieces, Jessica (Chris), Amelia, Sophie, Amelia, Maddie, Susan, Destany, and Seylah.
Visitation will be 11:00 am to 4:30 pm Thursday at Grace Lutheran Church, 1787 Klerner Lane, New Albany, Indiana. Her funeral service will be 4:30 pm Thursday at church with a private graveside service to be held Friday at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park in New Albany, Indiana.
The family request expressions of sympathy to Grace Lutheran Church, 1787 Klerner Lane, New Albany, Indiana.
Messages for the family may be left at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/pulaski-tn/caryl-mayfield-9983374/add-memory
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BAPTISM
Amelia Jane Wenning
Amelia Jane Wenning, daughter of Eric and Emily, was received into the family of God through Holy Baptism at the late service on Sunday, January 3rd.
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Ronald Dee Belden
March 9, 1956 — Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Ronald D. Belden was born on March 9, 1956 in Canby, MN and passed away on November 25, 2020.
Ron Belden’s funeral visitation from 3:00-7:00 pm today (Monday) at Kraft on Charlestown Rd, New Albany.
Funeral at Grace Lutheran at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday (visitation 9:00-10:00).
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/new-albany-in/ronald-belden-9919944
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Dennis Ray Allen
February 6, 1953 — Tuesday, November 24, 2020
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ADULT BAPTISM
Linda Rose (Freeberg) Stockdale
Baptized October 16, 2020
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Craig Michael Miller
September 28, 1983 – Friday, October 30, 2020
Craig Michael Miller, age 37, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020. Craig was born September 28, 1983 in Corydon, IN. He was a warehouse laborer and attended Grace Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by a sister, Angel Vanoy. Surviving are a daughter, Shyanne Miller of New Albany, IN; mother, Brenda Hansel Waldridge-Miller, New Albany, IN; father, Kirby Miller; brother, David Waldridge (Christina) of Corydon, IN; sister, Judith Hope Miller of New Albany, IN
Private graveside funeral was held at Woods Chapel Cemetery, Ramsey, IN. Swarens Funeral Home, Ramsey, IN was in charge of his arrangements.
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BAPTISM
Tyler Jack Henderson
Tyler Jack Henderson, son of Jason & Michele Henderson, is being received into the family of God through Holy Baptism on Saturday, October 24, 2020 during the 5:00 pm worship service.
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Grayson Jay Berry
Grayson Jay Berry, son of Ronnie Jay Berry Jr. and Elizabeth Nichole Warren was received into the family of God through Holy Baptism on Sunday, September 27, 2020 in a private ceremony.
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Dottie K. Allen
August 6, 1957 – September 22, 2020
Dottie K. Allen, 63 years of age passed away on September 22, 2020. She was a retired custodian with the University of Louisville Belknap Campus and a member of Grace Lutheran Church in New Albany, Indiana. Dottie was preceded in death by her father, Leo Polen, and brother, David Polen.
She is survived by her husband, Dennis Allen; mother, Wilma Polen; brother, Sam Polen (Sarah); sister-in-law, Myong Polen.
Visitation will be from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Friday at Kraft Funeral Service, 2776 Charlestown Road, New Albany, Indiana 47150. Her funeral service will be 2:00 pm Friday at the funeral home chapel with burial to follow at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park in New Albany, Indiana.
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James E. Robinson
April 23, 1959 – July 29, 2020
James (Jim) E. Robinson, 61, Elizabeth, IN, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday in Pioche, NV. He was born in New Albany, IN, to James W. Robinson (deceased) and Patricia Busby. He graduated from Floyd Central HS in 1977 and went on to graduate from Purdue University in 1981 with a BA in Aeronautical Engineering. He was an entrepreneur in Aviation and a Visionary Man and a World Traveler. Along with operating several companies as Owner, President and Chief Pilot, he also had several ongoing cutting-edge projects. One thing he frequently quoted was, “You can be a pioneer or a settler and I choose to be a pioneer” and he certainly was.
Survivors, his sons, Joe Robinson and Sean Robinson; daughter, Jenny Laios (Chris) along with six grandchildren, Owen, Kelliann, Wyatt, Maggie, Daxon and Shelby.
Also survived by his mother, Patricia Busby (Arthur) and step-mother, Phyllis Robinson; four sisters and five brothers, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Monday August 10, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Market Street Chapel of Naville & Seabrook Funeral home at 1119 East Market St, New Albany IN.
Funeral service will be Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. with visitation prior to service. Service to be held at Grace Lutheran Church in New Albany, IN with burial to follow at Kraft-Graceland in New Albany, IN.
Expressions of sympathy in honor of Jim to Challenge Air at challengeair.org. With over 17000 hours of flight time in the air he never lost his passion to pass on his love of aviation to the next generation.
THE CHURCH IS PROVIDING AN ONLINE VIEWING OF THE SERVICE AT 11:30 AM ON THE FOLLOWING LINKS:
https://glcna.online.church
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Vn4JFP_IQP8JQ3f8QwADQ
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Carly Grace Landis
Carly Grace Landis, daughter of Josh & Shelby (Garber) Landis was received into the family of God through Holy Baptism on Saturday, August 8 in a private ceremony.
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Dennis Hawkins
VISITATION AND MEMORIAL SERVICE
Our friend and brother, Dennis Hawkins, died on August 4. His body was willed to U of L’s medical school, but a memorial service is planned for this Sunday, August 9, at 4:00 pm. Visitation will precede the service at Grace Lutheran from 1:00 until 4:00.
Dennis was the long-time football coach at Clarksville High School. We will keep his wife, Pam, and his daughter, Wendy Foster, and his son, Jason, and their families in our prayers.
THE CHURCH IS PROVIDING AN ONLINE VIEWING OF THE SERVICE AT 4 PM ON THE FOLLOWING LINKS:
https://glcna.online.church
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Vn4JFP_IQP8JQ3f8QwADQ
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Ruth Hilton
October 7, 1940 ~ July 28, 2020 (age 79)
Passed away Tuesday at U of L Hospital. She worked as a sales clerk at Dillard’s and Bacon’s and was a stay at home mother. She was also a longtime member of Grace Lutheran Church.
Ruth is survived by her grandchildren – Shanyn Carnes (Russell), Olivia Reimers (Carter) and Brandon Otto; great-grandchildren – Carter Hilton and Mariah Hilton and ex-husband – Richard Hilton.
She is preceded in death by her parents – Robert and Goldie Schamel, son – Douglas Hilton and daughter – Rebecca Hilton.
Visitation will be at Grace Lutheran Church (1787 Klerner Lane, New Albany, Indiana 47150) on Friday from 10:00 am -1:00 pm with service to follow at 1:00 pm. Interment will be at SCI Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park. Masks are required.
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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
Get Directions
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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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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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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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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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.