Leonard Merle Miller
Leonard Merle Miller, 75, of Lafayette, Ind, died November 6, 2011 at his residence.
Surviving along with his wife Bonnie J Miller are his children Mark A. Miller wife Prudence, Brian D Hardy, Staci J Rooze husband Jeffrey, Bryce M Strader wife Angela, brother Larry E Miller wife Linda, all of Lafayette and sister Kathy L Smith husband Dave, Howell,MI.
Visitation will be 2 hour priors to a 7:00 PM service Wednesday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Richard L Roudebush VA Medical Center or American Cancer Society. Leave condolences at www.soller-baker.com
Ruth D. Dirlam
Ruth D. Dirlam, Mooresville, Ind. passed away on October 29, 2011 at Select Hospital in Indianapolis. Ruth was born June 13, 1929 in Patricksburg, Indiana to the late Eb and Nora Hauser. She was preceded in death by her brother Richard Hauser. Ruth is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Jasper, their two sons John (Carol) of Mooresville and Mark of Indianapolis, her two grandchildren Lindsay and Matt, her brother Bill Hauser, her brother-in-law Dr. James Dirlam, sister-in-law Norma Dirlam, sister-in-law Peggy Hauser and 8 nieces and nephews.
Ruth graduated from Patricksburg High School in 1947 and attended Indiana State Teachers College. Ruth married her classmate, Jasper, in 1950, and they moved to Mooresville later that year. She worked at Stuart Warner before she and Jasper left for Camp Roberts in California. While in California, she worked at the Chaplin’s Office until Jasper was transferred to Fort Benning, Georgia for Air Borne training. She then worked for Burnham’s Van Service until Jasper’s discharge date. Upon returning to Mooresville, Ruth’s primary mission was to take care of Jasper and her children. She spent 20 years volunteering for the blood drive, as an election worker, and at Miller’s Merry Manor. Over the years, she worked part-time as a substitute teacher at Monroe-Gregg Elementary and Madison Elementary, at Diamond Chain, and at Public Service Indiana Energy.
Ruth helped Jasper care for their beloved Shropshire sheep flock and border collies and assisted during lambing season for many cold winters. She travelled to sheep shows across the country with Jasper during his tenure on the Board of Directors of the American Shropshire Registry Association.
More recently, Ruth was heavily involved in her grandchildren’s lives. She never missed any event they were involved in; track meets, basketball games, Little League, and 4-H sheep shows at the county and states fairs.
Calling will be Tuesday, November 1 from 4-8pm at Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory in Mooresville, and the funeral will be held Wednesday, November 2 at 10am at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Plainfield with a burial to follow at Worthington Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Ruth’s Circle at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, 1001 Concord Rd., Plainfield, IN 46168. www.carlislebranson.com
Steven Samuel Maddox
Steven Samuel Maddox of rural Sidell died unexpectedly at 8:08 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at Carle Hospital. He had visited his doctor earlier in the day after not feeling well and was sent to the emergency room for more tests. He suffered a series of cardiac arrests a short time later.
Steven was born May 18, 1952, the son of Boyd W. and Wilinore Ann (Moreman) Maddox of rural Fairmount and lived his entire life within two miles of his birthplace in Jamaica Township. He attended Jamaica High School, Class of 1970, Danville Junior College and Eastern Illinois University. He married Rinda Mae Todd on Aug. 25, 1974 in Ridge Farm. They have one daughter, Amanda (Jon-Michael) Rull of rural Fairmount. They survive.
Survivors also include his brother, David (Nancy) Maddox of Warm Springs, Ga.; his older sister, Marcia Gillis of Georgetown; nephews Doug (Cathy) Maddox of Warm Springs, Ga., Gavin Maddox of Champaign, Jimmy (Johna) Bolton of Potomac, Greg (Kim) Bolton of Danville, Lonnie Bolton of Westville, Garrett Pierce of Danville; nieces Lynne Ellen (Stanley) Jones of LaGrange, Ga., Annette (Tim) Tingley of Chrisman and Jessica (Wayne) O’Brien of Cayuga, Ind.; several great- and great-great nieces and nephews; and his father-in-law, Arthur Todd of Ridge Farm.
Preceeding Steven in death were his parents and sister, Anita Lynn.
Steven worked 27 years at Trisler Seed Farms until a battle with diabetes forced him to retire. He then became a very valuable part of his wife’s newspaper, The Sidell Reporter, taking on the job of ad sales and seeing that the papers were in the mail and newsstands every Wednesday. He also sold advertising nationwide for three livestock associations’ magazines that they publish.
Steven raised purebred Shropshire sheep his entire life. The highlight of that hobby was when he and his father raised the 1984 National Champion Ram at the International Livestock Show in Louisville, Kentucky during the 100th Anniversary show of the American Shropshire Association.
Steven was a member of the Sidell First Baptist Church where he had been the high school Sunday School teacher and a deacon for many years. He was an active member of the Sidell Community Historical Society. He loved to reminisce about his years at Jamaica High School where he was noted for his talents on the track team, especially the 100 yard dash.
Steven was a quiet man with a big sense of humor that only those that knew him well witnessed. He had deep affection for his three house cats that were part of his family over the years. Two have predeceased him and one who will be looking for him every night at his chair.
Steven loved his Baptist upbringing and walked a personal pathway with the Lord his entire life. He faced physical cruelty from the diabetes but was an inspiration to many who knew the battles he was challenged by every day.
Funeral service and visitation were Saturday, April 30, 2011 at the First Baptist Church of Sidell with Reverend Ralph Deming of Ottawa officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery, Sidell.
Memorials can be made to the Sidell Historical Society. Robison Chapel handled the arrangements. Online condolences at www.robisonchapel.com.
Peter L. Harris
Peter L. Harris, 63, of Lyons St. Ludlow died peacefully in the care and comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family on Friday April 1 after a valiant three year battle with Glioblastoma. Special thanks for excellent care given by Dr. Wilson Mertens and Hospice Nurse Margaret.
Born in Ludlow, MA June 12, 1947 he was a lifelong resident, educated in local schools, and a graduate of Ludlow High School and Springfield Technical Community College. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam Era, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant in the Army of the Unites States. Decorated for his service he received the Bronze Star, Air Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge 1St Award, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon with Device, Expert Badge & Rifle Bar, and the Sharpshooter Badge and Rifle Bar. He was Assistant Chief Engineer at ABC 40 WGGB TV for 40 years. Pete especially loved being in charge of maintenance for the TV transmitter facility atop of Holyoke's Mount Tom. Special thanks go to John Gormally, owner of TV 40 for being such a compassionate person. The family has been deeply touched by all you have done for Pete.
A long time member of the First Church in Ludlow, so many church and community folks have helped and offered their love and support. Pete was happiest when he was farming. He raised his first sheep at the age of 9 belonging to Tom & Elsie Hiersche's 4-H Sheep Club.
In their sheep club he met his future wife Judy. Married in 1970 they shared 41 years together, and built a sheep farm of prize winning Shropshire, Tunis and Cheviot Sheep. He was active in New England and national sheep organizations, served as president and on the executive board of many, including the National Tunis Sheep Association, Northeast Tunis Association, Northeast Shropshire Association, the Pioneer Valley Shepherds, and was the current leader of the Pioneer Valley Young Shepherd's. Pete won many top honors at major fairs, the Big E, the National Sheep Exposition in Louisville, KY and many fairs throughout New England, New York, Illinois and Ohio. He has passed his passion for raising and showing sheep to his grandsons. He was also an accomplished sheep shearer, and in his prime sheared over 1000 sheep in a year.
Part of farming is haying, a task Pete loved and shared with his best friend and shadow for 14 years, his special grandson Dillon Harris. Following in Gramp's footsteps, Dillon was able to do all the haying these past few summers as his illness progressed with help from his Dad, Tim. Dillon also took over the daily sheep farm chores when Gramp was getting tired. Dillon is now raising his Gramp's cherished Shropshire sheep. Special thanks to brother in-law Marco, he came to the farm every night for three years to help Dillon feed and tend to the flock. Whatever the weather, Marco was there; Peter knew his flock was in good care and that was a comfort. When they could, Marco and Dillon brought Gramp out to watch as the farm chores were done. Before Marco left each night he would come into the house and say "You're all set Pete." Cousins Tom Haluch and Cal Chunglo were also there when needed, making sure things were done the way Pete would do them.
He is survived by his loving family, his wife Judy (Hiersche) Harris, son Jeff Harris and his wife Cyndi of Palmer, daughter Amy Priest and her husband Tim of Ludlow, his caring mother in law Elsie Hiersche, who has been by his side since he was 9, 6 grandsons to cherish his memory, Dillon Harris, Tyler, Connor, his name sake little Peter Priest, Kyle Harris and Cody Ward. They all loved to farm with Gramp. His wonderful sister in-laws and their families Janet and George Hartley, Nancy and Jeremy Kavka, Susan and Eric Vinton, Peggy Kovitch, and Bonnie and Marco Louvitakis. Also survived by aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family members and friends.
Funeral services celebrating his life were April 6 at the First Church in Ludlow 859 Center St. Rt. 21, Ludlow. Rites of Committal with Military Honors were at Island Pond Cemetery. It was Pete's wish that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Harris Family Sheep Farm to keep his love of raising sheep in operation for his grandsons, in care of Judy Harris 819 Lyons St. Ludlow, MA 01056.
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Douglas W. "Doug" Chambers
Douglas W. "Doug" Chambers, 91, died Tuesday. He was born in Salem, attended Salem High School and graduated from Oregon State College, where he was student body president.
In 1941, he married Vivian Aspinwall, of Salem. During WWII he served as an armored artillery officer in Patton's 3rd army in Europe. On his return to Salem he was head livestock buyer and later President of Cascade Meats, Inc., and from 1962 to 1980, owned and operated Chambers Stockyards.
From 1947 to 1992, he was a purebred sheep breeder, judging and exhibiting at county, state and national shows and exhibitions. He authored many articles for livestock publications, as well as a history of the Roberts community. He was active in many industry organizations, was one of the founders and first president of the Oregon Sheep Commission and president of two national breed societies.
He served as a director of the Salem YMCA, trustee of the Oregon State University Foundation, OSU Valley Library Steering Committee and President of the Salem Public Library Foundation during the library expansion, for which he received the 1990 Salem Special Citizen Award. In 1996, he was inducted into the OSU College of Agriculture Diamond Pioneer Registry. He was President of the Capital Manor Foundation in 2006 to 2007.
He and his wife travelled extensively, he was an avid reader and enjoyed studying and collecting art.
Survivors include wife, Vivian of Salem; sons, Dave (Jean) of Sonoma, CA, Steve (Ellen) of Salem, Craig (Julie) of Portland; 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held on Monday, Dec. 20th at 2:00 at Capitol Manor.
Capitol Manor
1955 Dallas Hwy NW
Salem, OR 9+7304
503-362-4104
www.capitolmanor.com
Friends may make memorial contributions in his name to the Capital Manor Foundation, 1955 Dallas Highway, Salem OR 97304, or the Oregon State University Foundation, 850 S.W. 35th St., Corvallis, OR 97333. Arrangements by Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service.
Published in Statesman-Journal on December 8, 2010
Roger G. Snyder
Roger G. Snyder, 68 of rural Monmouth, IL died at 7:49 P.M. Saturday, October 4, 2008 at the Great River Medical center in Burlington, IA.
He was born August 12, 1940 in Quincy, IL. the son of Arthur and Imo (Ryan) Snyder. He was raised and educated in New Windsor, IL, graduating from Winola High School in 1958.
Roger married Vicki Dellitt in Aledo in December 1968. He later married Claudia Laborde in Longview, TX on June 9, 1978 and she survives.
Roger was a lifelong livestock farmer, raising and showing Shropshire Sheep. He was a professional showman and a nationally recognized sheep judge. Roger competitively showed champions at several State Fairs across the US and major national sheep shows including the Chicago International, North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, KY and the Kansas City Royal. Even with all his professional accomplishments his main joy was spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed playing golf.
He was a member and served on the board of the National Shropshire Sheep Assoc., a member of the Illinois Land of Lincoln Breeders Assoc., and he was a board member of the National Columbia Sheep Assoc. He was a Sheep Superintendent at the Henry County Fair, assisted in getting several sheep shows started across the nation along with volunteering in judging and assisting kids at Jr. Sheep Shows. He served as a mentor and advisor on sheep issues throughout the United States.
Surviving is his wife, 6 children, Kimberly (Kirk) Hare of Macomb, Kathleen (Chad) Eisele of Galesburg, Kristine (Jeff) Moffitt of Milan, Travis (Amy Taylor) Snyder of Monmouth, Diane Snyder of Monmouth and Cameron Snyder of Monmouth; 8 grandchildren, Sydni Hare and Jordyn Hare of Macomb, Micayla Eisele, Jacob Eisele and Jackson Eisele of Galesburg, Seth Moffitt of Milan, Blake Smith and Trevor Snyder of Monmouth; 2 brothers, Melvin Snyder of Galesburg and Merle Snyder of Atlantic, IA; 1 sister, Idella Rose Anderson of Moline; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter, Hope Moffitt.
Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday, October 9, 2008 at Immaculate Conception Church, Monmouth. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Galesburg. Friends may call Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at Hoover-Hall Memorial Chapel, Monmouth where his family will be present from 5:00-8:00 P.M. A memorial fund has been established to be designated later.
Online condolences may left at hooverhall.com.
Horace Augustus "Gus" King
Horace Augustus “Gus” King, 77, of Indianapolis, died Sept. 2, 2008. He was born May 12, 1931 in Shelby County to Vern and Dorothy Wilkins King, who preceded him in death. Gus was a graduate of Moral Township High School in 1949. Gus had been involved with Registered Shropshire Sheep since 1951 when he married Patricia J. (Cunningham) Kin. He was very involved in the family herd. Gus and Pat had five children who showed Shropshire Sheep at several county fairs along with showing at the Indiana State Fair. The children also participated at the North American Show. His grandchildren have been involved in showing some of the family flock in recent years and have really enjoyed the opportunity. Gus also enjoyed coon hunting, farming and spending time with his family.
Gus worked for Wanamaker Bank, the Pleasant View branch and was a member of the Franklin Township School Board from 1970-1982.
Gus is survived by his wife, Patricia J. (Cunningham) King, sons Kevin King and James (Chris) King, daughters Cheryll Smith, Deborah Kramer and Judy Thayer, sister Elizabeth Parrott, and ten grandchildren.
