Obituaries Western Wayne News, January 31, 2012    
Helen M. Setser
Richmond, IN – Helen M. Setser, age 93, of Richmond, died Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at Golden Living Center/Golden Rule.
Born November 15, 1918, in Richmond to Jasper M. and Sallie Turner Collier, she was a life-long resident of this community. Helen was a QMA at Jenkins Hall for 20 years. She was a member of Milton Christian Church. Helen enjoyed playing cards, IU Basketball, traveling, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Survivors include her daughters, Judy Watson of Weatherford, Texas, Penny Youngs of Greenfield, Ind., and Sally Mullins of Richmond; sons, Jerry Setser of Decatur, Ind., Richard Setser of Cambridge City, and Timothy Black of Fayetteville, Ga.; 15 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sister, Ann Hunt of Cambridge City; cousins; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Setser; her parents; and three sisters.
Visitation for Helen M. Setser will be from 12 to 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 3, 2012, at Mills Funeral Home, 405 East Main St., Centerville. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 3, 2012, at Mills Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Setser officiating. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: American Heart Association/Stroke Association, Midwest Affiliate, Memorial & Tributes Lockbox, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674.
Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at
www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com
Howard J. Bowman
Greens Fork, IN - Howard J. Bowman, 72, of Greens Fork passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2012
at Ball Hospital in Muncie.
He was born on September 15, 1939 in Wayne County to Howard A. and Esther Okel Bowman and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1958.
Howard worked for 28 years at Natco Corp. in Richmond during which time he farmed for 12 years. After Natco closed he became a truck driver. He was a member of First United Methodist of Cambridge City where he was very active serving as maintenance man, usher or helping any way he could. He and his wife were foster parents to many children from 1975 til 1985.
Survivors include his wife Marilyn J. (Vallandingham) Bowman, whom he married on Sept. 30, 1960; a son Alan D. (Lyn) Bowman of Cambridge City; four grandchildren Amanda K. Hensley, Travis Jump, and Chelsey and Jacob Bowman; a brother Wilbur Hunt of Cambridge City; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter Barbara Jean Bowman in 2005; sister Mary Lou Hayes; brothers Malcolm and Don Bowman and Victor Hunt.
Friends may call at the First United Methodist Church from 11:00 AM until the start of services at 1:00 PM on Wednesday,, February 1, 2012. Pastor Adriane Curtis will be officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery.
Online condolences to www.waskoms.com
Sharon Springer Summers
Fountain City, IN – Sharon Springer Summers, age 64, of Fountain City, died Saturday, January 28, 2012, at Indiana University Health Hospital.
Born September 5, 1947, in Carlisle, Illinois, to Luther and Hazel Baxter Evans, Sharon lived most of her life in Texas and had lived in this area for the last five years. Sharon always had something funny to say and was loved by anyone that knew her. She was a good mother, sister, and grandma.
Survivors include her daughter, Lisa Phillips and her husband Tony of Heartland, Texas; son, Bart Springer of Palestine, Texas; five grandchildren, Cody and Kaylin Phillips and Dustyn, Seth, and Alyssa Springer; four sisters, Linda Miller of Fountain City, Donna Lynch of Richmond, Wanda Kauffman of Tennessee, and Sue Tully of St. Paris, Ohio; brother, Ronald Morton of Straughn, Indiana; two cousins, Jerry McNutt and Judy Rudd; several special nieces and nephews, including Julie Martin, Angela Barrett, Kevin Miller, and Tim Miller; and Sandra Smith and Bethany Adams, who she loved as her own children.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 22 years, Larry Springer, who died in 1988; parents; and brother, James Morton.
There will be no public visitation. A private memorial service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are being handled by Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Fair Haven Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 6396, Fishers, IN 46038.
Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.
Verne M. Schwab
Richmond, IN – Verne M. Schwab, age 77, of Richmond, died peacefully Thursday, January 26, 2012, at his home.
Born February 9, 1934, in Richmond to Charles A. and Elizabeth Rodefer Schwab, he was a life-long resident of Richmond. Verne worked in construction with the Labor Union. He attended the Centerville Church of the Nazarene and was a member of the American Legion and the Druids Lodge. Verne enjoyed hunting, especially turtle hunting, and trapping.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Carolyn Alvey Schwab; son, Mike (Lori) Schwab of Fountain City; daughter, Christine (Bruce) Walters of Richmond; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Betty Weilenman of Cambridge City and Cleo Durham of Richmond; and brother, Conley Schwab of Lynn.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Timothy R. Schwab; and brother, William E. Schwab.
Visitation for Verne M. Schwab will be from 9 to 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 30, 2012, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 30, 2012, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home with Rev. Ray McCrary officiating. Burial will be in Elkhorn Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at
www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com
Kayden A. Marcum
Dublin- Infant, Kayden Arnold Marcum, was stillborn on Tuesday morning January 24, 2012 at the Community Hospital East in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Survivors include his parents, Jeremy Arnold Marcum and Jessica AnnMarie Sprankle of Indianapolis; 3 sisters, Brooklyn Radford, Jayla and Kayla Marcum; maternal grandparents, Bonnie (Jeff) Snider of Attica and Edward Sprankle of Indianapolis; paternal grandparents, George Arnold (Rhonda Denney-Lakes) Marcum of Connersville and Lisa (Jay Radford) Smith of Greenfield; 1 uncle Brandon Sprankle; 3 aunts, Megan Marcum of Hamilton, OH, Sara Marcum of Avon and Breana Garner of Indianapolis; several cousins.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday January 28, 2012 at the Faith United Baptist Church, State Road 38 & Brick Church Road / Hagerstown, IN 47346. Rev. Eldon Denney will officiate. Burial will follow at the South Lawn Cemetery in Dublin. The Marshall & Erlewein Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.marshallanderleweinfuneralhome.com
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