Chemistry

BRAIL, Indiana. (Special) William H. James, 46 of RR16, a chemistry teacher at Terre Haute North Vigo High School, died at 2:55 a.m. Monday, September 15, 1975 in Clay County Hospital.

Survivors are the widow, Teri; two sons, David M. and Steven M., both at home, and three sisters, Mrs. Lucille Leachman, Mrs. Thelma Campbell, both of Brazil, and Mrs. Margaret Heben Streit, Indianapolis.

James was a graduate of Indiana State University and had formerly taught at Clinton, Glenn, and Gerstmeyer High Schools. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a life-time member of Brazil First United Methodist Church. He was also a member of American Chemistry Society, National Science Teachers Association and Local No. 734 American Federation of Teachers.

Services were held at Miller and Sons Funeral Home, burial was in Clearview Cemetery.

Business

Charlotte Siegelin Jones, 82, of Riley, Indiana, died at 12:15 p.m. in Gulf Coast Hospital in Fort Myers, Florida. She taught history and business from 1936 to 1977, when she retired from North Vigo High School.

She was born August 30, 1915, in Clay County, Indiana to Melvin Siegelin and Hattie Modesitt Siegelin. Her husband, Paul Jones died August 8, 1975.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Diana C. and Bud Probasco of Fort Myers, Florida; one son and daughter-in-law, Melvin P. and Loretta Jones of Riley, Indiana; one sister, Jean Beach of El Cajon, California; grandchildren, Tammy Smith, Angela Jones, and Jennifer Probasco, all of Terre Haute, Laura Fagin and Nathan Jones, both of Riley, and Jessica Probasco of Fort Myers; great-grandchildren, Dakota Smith of Terre Haute and Alexa Jones of Riley; and several nieces andnephews.

She had taught history and business at Riley High School and the former Garfield High School. She was a member of Vigo County Retired Teachers Association, Oak Hill United Methodist Church, Rebecca Lodge in Riley, Indiana Farmers Union, and Riley Alumni Association.

Services were held in Mattox-Fox Riley Chapel. Burial was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to Oak Hill United Methodist Church.

Music (Band)

Ray Earl Keller, 58, of Sarasota, Fla., and formerly of Terre Haute, died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002. He was a company supervisor for Sarasota Builders and Remodelers Inc.

He was born July 13, 1944, in Portland, to Earnest L. Keller and F. Deloris Strauss Keller.

Survivors include his wife, Sue Ellen Stoltz Keller; his parents of Fort Wayne; one daughter, Paige Keller Patterson of Boonville; four sons, Bradley Keller of Endicott, N.Y., Brian A. Keller of Redmond, Wash., Daniel R. Keller and Andrew D. Keller, both of Sarasota; two sisters, Rhea L. Keller Fox of Gibson Island, Md., and Ramona J. Keller Rariden of Fort Wayne; three grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Rosemary Sitzman of Newburgh; and other in-laws of Evansville.

He received his Bachelor of Science degree in music education in 1965, and his Master of Science degree in music education in 1966, both from Indiana State University. He was a music instructor at Gerstmeyer High School, Garfield High School and Terre Haute North Vigo High School, and was a bassoonist with the Terre Haute Symphony. He also was a new car sales manager for Sycamore Chevrolet. He was of the Methodist faith.

Memorial services were held in Turtle Beach, Florida Sarasota Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory assisted with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of Gulfcoast, Florida, 2201 Cantu Court, Sarasota, FL 34232; or, to the American Cancer Society, 1750 17th St., Suite A, Sarasota, FL 34234.

Home Economics

Lela Rector Lemmon, 83, of Terre Haute, Indiana died at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2005, in Davis Gardens Health Care Center. She was a retired home economics teacher and had worked for Vigo County School Corp. for 36 years.

She was born July 20, 1921, in Vigo County to Russell Rector and Gertrude Hein Rector. Her husband, Robert E. Lemmon, whom she married May 5, 1943, preceded her in death July 27, 1989.

Survivors include two daughters, Carolyn Smith of Fort Wayne, and Janet Cline of Kiawah Island, S.C.; two sons, Bruce Lemmon of Terre Haute, and Mark A. Lemmon of Winchester, Va.; one sister, Helen Kempf of Terre Haute; two brothers, Robert Rector of Riley, and Marvin Rector of Avon; three sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She also was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Noble Rector, who died in 1992.

She was a 1941 graduate of Indiana State University. She was a member of Vigo County Retired Teachers Association Indiana Retired Teachers Association, and AARP.

Funeral services were held in Callahan Funeral Home, 2425 Wabash Ave., with the Rev. Roy Carpenter officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Park, Terre Haute, Indiana. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the Robert and Lela Lemmon Scholarship Fund, in care of the ISU Foundation.

Physical Education

Florida L. Lowry, 77, of Terre Haute died at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 4, 2006 in her residence. She was a schoolteacher with the Vigo County School Corp.

She was born April 25, 1929 in Vermillion County to Edgar Lowry and Cora Miller.

Survivors include one brother, Billy Lowry and his wife Judy; nieces, Patricia Gavin, Debra Sims, Carman Kivlin, Lynn Kivlin, Brenda Christian, Diana Ludwig, Darleen Rose and Sharon Nigro; and nephews, Charles Kivlin, William C. Lowen and Robert Lowry. She was preceded in death by one brother, Glenn Lowry; and sisters, Lucille Kivlin and Martha Fetter.

She graduated from Fontanet in 1947 and Indiana State University in 1951. She also earned a master’s degree from the University of Iowa. During the course of her career, she taught at West Vigo High School from 1960 to 1962, Gerstmeyer from 1962 to 1971, and Terre Haute North Vigo High School from 1971 to 1989. She received the Eleanor St. John Distinguished Alumni Award 1981, National Federation of Business and Professional Woman’s Conference Outstanding Woman of the Community 1981, and was named Southern Indiana Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in 1975, 1977 and 1980. She was a member of several professional organizations, groups and professional Girl Scout director.

Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday in Mattox-Wood Funeral Home. Burial is in Sugar Grove Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m. until services Tuesday in the funeral home.

Choir

Rex L. Magner, 69, of Terre Haute died Monday morning, Sept. 26, 2005, in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was retired from the Terre Haute North High School Choral Department, where he was department chairman and was named Teacher of the Year in 1990.

He was born Oct. 9, 1935, in Orleans to John Magner and Blanche M. Russell Magner.

Survivors include one sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Robert Burgess of Crawfordsville; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

He was a 1958 graduate of Indiana State University, with a bachelor of arts and a master of arts degree in music education. He was a member and past lieutenant governor of Terre Haute Kiwanis, member of Community Theatre of Terre Haute, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Music Fraternity, Terre Haute Parks and Recreation Summer Theater Program and Vigo County Historical Society, was organist and choir director of the former Westminster Presbyterian Church, now known as Unity Presbyterian Church, member of Vigo County Retired Teachers Association, and life member of Phi Delta Kappa, NEA and ISTA. He also had been awarded the Arts Illiana Lifetime Achievement Award.

Following cremation, graveside services will be in Fairview Cemetery in Orleans, with the Rev. Linda Jo Peters officiating. There will be memorial services at a later date. DeBaun Funeral Homes assisted with arrangements.

If friends so desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Rex Magner Scholarship Fund, in care of the ISU Music Department, Terre Haute, IN 47809.

Journalism & Yearbook Sponsor

Mary Ella Tranbarger Malola, 77, of Terre Haute died at 4:25 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2000, in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She taught English and journalism for the Vigo County School Corporation.

She was born May 25, 1923, in Evansville to John Mason Work and Irene Heinlin Work. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John C. Tranbarger; and her second husband, Mousa Asaaf Malola.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Ann Irene and Jim Phillips of Morgan County; two grandsons, Andy Phillips of Peru and Nick Phillips, a university student in Lincoln, Neb.; two sisters, Ruth Iodice of Kensington, Calif., and Grace Clayton of Evansville; and one brother, Bill Work of Evansville. She also was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers, Kay Work, Stanley Work and Dale Work.

She received her bachelor's degree in English in 1945, her master's degree in English in 1959, and her sixth year in English in 1968, all from Indiana State University, and received an honorary doctorate in literature from the World University in 1985. She taught English and journalism at Gerstmeyer High School from 1959 to 1972, taught English and journalism at Terre Haute North Vigo High School from 1972 to 1980, and taught English and was yearbook sponsor at Terre Haute South Vigo High School from 1980 to 1989. She also was employed as classified advertising supervisor with the Tribune-Star from 1945 to 1958.

She was a life member and very active in the National Education Association and Indiana State Teachers Association, serving as a delegate to several conferences and served on several committees. She was a member of Vigo County Teachers Association where she served as executive vice-president, public relations chairperson and on the executive council. She was a member of Indiana High School Press Association, Wabash Valley Press Association, was a member of Quill & Scroll International Honor Society and founded the first chapter in Terre Haute. She was a member of American Association of University Women, serving as president of the Terre Haute branch and also as secretary and on the board of directors; was named Woman of the Year in 1985, served on the Civitan board of directors, was secretary and legislative chair person of Vigo County Retired Teachers Association, was a member of University Wives Club of ISU and Delta Kappa Gamma. She was published in National Poetry Anthology for 11 years and taught English to students of various ethnic backgrounds. She was listed in Who's Who of American Women, International Who's Who of Intellectuals, International Who's Who in Community Service, International Dictionary of Distinguished Leadership, Who's Who in American Education, as well as several other listings. She was a volunteer at Terre Haute Regional Hospital, where she amassed approximately 9,800 hours of community service. She also was a member of St. George Orthodox Church, where she served as Ladies Society president and secretary, Sunday School superintendent, Sunday School teacher, Society of St. George treasurer and Parish Council secretary.

Services were at St. George Orthodox Church. Burial was in Highland Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Indiana. Visitation was at Mattox-Ryan South Seventh Street Chapel, with Trisagion prayer services. Memorial contributions may be made to either Terre Haute Regional Hospital Volunteer Department or to St. George Orthodox Church.

Social Studies, U.S. History, Humanities
Sponsored Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Bible Club.

BRAZIL — Shelly L. Morgan, 81, of Camby, Ind., formerly of Terre Haute and Brazil, passed away May 2, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born April 22, 1932, in Ponca City, Okla., the son of Dr. Louis Schubert Morgan, M.D. and Billye Benefiel Morgan.

Shelly graduated from Central Bible College in Springfield, Mo., in 1957 and was ordained in the Assemblies of God Denomination. Shelly later received a bachelor’s degree in education from Indiana University and his master’s degree in education from Indiana State University. Shelly taught first at Sarah Scott Junior High School, then Garfield High School, and in 1972 Terre Haute North High School, and Mr. Morgan taught English, Social Studies, Economics and U.S. History during his career. Mr. Morgan also sponsored Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Bible Club. He retired from teaching in 1995.

Shelly was also known as the Rev. Shelly Morgan holding positions in Spencer First Assembly of God Church for four years and then later at Assembly of God Church on N. 13th Street in Terre Haute. There he was the music director and the assistant minister. Shelly taught at the Federal Prison and in his later years he was active in Bible Study and ministry at the House of Hope in Clay County. Shelly always supported youth programs, especially Youth for Christ.

On Dec. 21, 1957, Shelly was united in marriage to Hilda Shields Morgan. Together they raised their family in a house filled with faith, love and music. Shelly found joy in his many friends and also in nature. He loved feeding the birds, tending to his flowers and gardening.

Survivors include his dear wife, Hilda of Camby; their sons, Rob Morgan of Tampa, Fla., and Rick Morgan and wife Terrie of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Preston Morgan, Gentry Morgan, Ethan Morgan, and Paige Morgan; a half brother, Dr. Louis Morgan of Bartlesville, Okla.; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jayme and Larry Hamilton of Fishers; many nieces and nephews; and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Louis Morgan; his mother, Billye Visek and stepfather, Dr. August Visek; two brothers, Maurice Morgan and Gene Morgan.

Services were held Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. at French Funeral Home, 421 E. National Ave., in Brazil, with Pastors Tim Russell and Johnny Garrison officiating; Honorary Officiant, the Rev. D. Leroy Sanders. Burial followed at Maple Grove Cemetery. Visitation was from 11 a.m. until service time at 1:30 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial contributions may be directed to House of Hope, 5525 W. U.S. Highway 40, Brazil, IN 47834. Pallbearers will include grandchildren and special friends, Tim Thacker, Wade Thacker and Gail Siler.

Communications (Speech)

James G. Sisson, 86, of Terre Haute died at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, January. 1, 2000, in Glenburn Nursing Home in Linton. He was a retired school teacher, having taught for the Vigo County School Corp., at both Gerstmeyer High School and Terre Haute North Vigo High School.

He was born Aug. 10, 1913, in Robinson, Ill., to Alva Sisson and Mamie E. Hussey Sisson.

Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Brown Sisson; one daughter and son-in-law, Judy Heady and Ed Heady of Pimento; one brother, Robert A. Sisson of Orlando, Fla.; and two grandchildren, Chad Heady of Lafayette and Amy Heady of Pimento.

He was a graduate of Indiana State University, where he received both his bachelors' and masters' degrees, and was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of Terre Haute Masonic Lodge 19 Free & Accepted Masons, Vigo County Retired Teachers Association, Indiana State Retired Teachers Association and Fort Harrison American Legion Post 40. He was a former member of Eighth Avenue Baptist Church, Kerman Grotto and Terre Haute Elks Lodge 86.

Services were in Callahan & Hughes Funeral Home. Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Park, Terre Haute, Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 9135 N. Meridian St., Suite B-4, Indianapolis, IN 46209-7109

Industrial Technology

Cecil J. Smith, 77, of Terre Haute, died at 7 p.m. Sunday, August 3, 2003, at home. He was a retired teacher and vocational director and had taught at Gerstmeyer High School and Terre Haute North Vigo High School.

He was born Aug. 7, 1925 in Galton, Illinois, to Orville Cecil Smith and Flora Helena Anderson Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Bobby Lee Smith and William R. Smith.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Nancy Johnson Smith of Terre Haute; four daughters, Peggy C. Pfrank and her husband, John, of Terre Haute, Kimberly A. Johnson and her husband, Douglas, of Evansville, Janet E. Smith of Terre Haute and Patricia G. Minglin and her husband, Daniel, of Aurora, Ill.; two sisters, Betty Kania of Chicago and Thelma Cline and her husband, Kenneth, of Centerville; seven grandchildren, Sarah Thomas and husband, Rob, Abby Pfrank, Megan Pfrank, Jake Johnson, Katherine Johnson, Hanna Minglin and Nathan Minglin; several nieces and nephews; and a sister-in-law, Jerry Smith.

He was a sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II and Korea. He earned a Master's Degreee in science from Indiana State University. He was a member of Unity Presbyterian Church, where he was a deacon, trustee and elder; past master, treasurer and trustee at Humbolt Lodge No. 42 F&AM; Scottish Rite Valley of Terre Haute, where he was awarded meritorious service award and was past sovereign prince council; Kerman Grotto; American Legion Post 104; and Zorah Shrine.

Services were held at Callahan Funeral Home. Masonic services and burial were in Roselawn Memorial Park, Terre Haute, Indiana, with military graveside services by American Legion Post 104. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Wabash Valley or Unity Presbyterian Church.

Business

John Fredrick Spence, 83, of Terre Haute, Indiana died Saturday, December 17, 1994, in Vermillion Convalescent Center. He retired in 1977 after teaching in the Vigo County School Corporation for 40 years.

He was born November 9, 1911, at Tere Haute to John Spence and Stella Epperson Spence.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Mary E. Sowers Spence; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Kay and Larry Miller of Indianapolis, Indiana, Judy Goss, Jan and Buzz Page, and Jill and Brad Crow, all of Terre Haute; one sister, Genevieve Boyd of Tulsa, Oklahoma; seven grandchildren, Scott, Rod, and Brad Miiler, Tray and Troy Page, Amanda and Bradley Crow; and two great-granddaughters, Alison and Meredith Miller.

He was a member of Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks at Terre Haute, Terre Haute Senior Golf League, and Indiana State University I-Men's Club.

Private services were held at Roselawn Funneral Home. Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Park, Terre Haute, Indiana. There was no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Disease research.

Industrial Technology (Printing)

Hugh Emmitt Titus, 77, of Terre Haute died Monday afternoon, January. 29, 2001, in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was a teacher, retiring from the vocational printing department at Terre Haute North Vigo High School.

He was born May 31, 1923, in Terre Haute to Hugh A. Titus and Bernice Deal Titus.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Jean Taber Titus; two daughters, Jeanne Long and her husband Jim of Sullivan and Nancy Martin and her husband B.J. of Terre Haute; one brother, Paul A. Titus and his wife Barbara J. of Knoxville, Tenn.; one sister, Dorothy Eccles and her husband Don of Jasonville; one sister-in-law, Pat Titus of Orange Park, Calif.; five grandchildren, Michael Burt, Robert Burt, Michelle Criss, Shayna Neese and Brandon King; seven great-grandchildren, Justin and Cody Burt, Kaylee and Alyssa Criss, Adam Neese, Kendall and Grace Burt; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Don Titus.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in Luxemburg, Germany, where he received a Purple Heart and Silver Star. He received his master's degree in industrial education from Indiana State Teachers College and began teaching in Vigo County schools. He is a past master of Terre Haute Masonic Lodge 19, a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 972, Kerman Grotto, and a member of Disabled American Veterans.

Services with Masonic services were in The Callahan Funeral Home. Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Park, Terre Haute, Indiana with military rites by VFW Post 972 and the American Legion.

English

Domenic Valentine Varda, 86, of Terre Haute, passed away Dec. 12, 2010, at Union Hospital. Born Feb. 14, 1924, in Klondyke, Indiana, he was the son of James Varda and Maria (Cortezi) Varda. He married Inez DaPieve and she survives.

Domenic was a school teacher and taught at North Vigo High School, and also at Gerstmeyer High School. He also was an electrician working for International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for 60 years. He served in the U.S. Army as an Army medic during World War II. He was a member in Indiana of American Legion Post 104, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 972, the Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge, and visited the Marine Corps League frequently. He also belonged to these organizations in Florida as well. He loved traveling and reading and spent many winters as a part time resident in Cape Coral, Florida

Survivors in addition to his wife include five daughters, Sandra Ritchardson of Clinton, Regina Varda and significant other Jim of New Albany, Marion Bacon and husband John of Terre Haute, Vickie Hilderbrand and husband Don of Cape Coral, and Debbie Rogers and husband Ron of Terre Haute; 10 grandchildren, Kim Milan, Robb Ritchardson, Richard Bulauski, Robert Bulauski, Jon Bacon, Elizabeth Sullivan, Julie Drew, John Livesay, Traci Leburg and Sam Dillingham; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Frances Bukovack of Terre Haute; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, James, John and Renatto Varda; and a grandson, Troy Ritchardson.

Visitation was Wednesday, December 15 from 4 to 8 p.m., and also on Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m., at Roselawn Funeral Home, 7500 N. Clinton St. Services were Thursday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with Regina Varda officiating. Burial was at Roselawn Memorial Park. American Legion Post 104 will perform military rites at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Vigo County Public Library, or to the charity of choice.

Library Sciences and English

Charlotte W. ErxLeben Walker, 83, of Terre haute died Thursday, July 16, 1998, in Sarasota, Florida Memorial Hospital, while staying in her winter residence in Arcadia, Florida. She was a librarian and an English teacher with Terre Haute North Vigo High School.

She was born July 15, 1915, in Terre Haute, Indiana to Frank G. ErxLeben and Elsie Ethel Perrill ErxLeben.

Survivors include her husband, Max F. Walker; one daughter, Phyllis Ann Bedwell of Monterey, Mexico; two sisters, Mary Spence of Hobart, Indiana, and Frances Fox of Terre Haute, Indiana; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was proceeded in death by her parents.

She was a graduate of Indiana State University and a member of First United Methodist Church.

Services were held in Thomas Funeral Home, with burial in Highland Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Indiana.

English

INDIANAPOLIS – Waldola E. Wasson, 77, of Indianapolis, Indiana died August 11, 1991 in St. Francis Hospital in Beech Grove, Indiana.

She was born November 1, 1913.

She was survived by a daughter, Gail Kolmann.

She taught English at the former Garfield High School, and at Terre Haute North Vigo.

She was buried in Washington Park East Cemetery in Indianapolis.

Art

Richard A. Werneke, 90, passed away Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was a Vigo County School Teacher for nearly 40 years.

He was born on Aug. 18, 1917, in Terre Haute to Vigo County Prosecutor Richard A. “Dick” Werneke and Nina Wynn Werneke.

His parents and his fiancee preceded him in death.

He is survived by his first cousin, Hubert English “Budd” Werneke and his wife Carrie, Suzy Werneke Anderson and her husband Rob, R.J. Forbes of Indianapolis, Gennifer Werneke Marrs currently of London, England, Christopher Werneke Anderson, Jane Roots and her husband Kelvin, and Christine Roots and Karl Roots.

He attended grade school and St. Benedict Catholic Church where he served as an altar boy, and graduated from Laboratory High School. He attended Indiana University in Bloomington, where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity and graduated with bachelor of arts and master’s degrees from Indiana State University.

He was an educator in Vigo County schools for nearly 40 years, teaching English and art at Gerstmeyer High School, Terre Haute North High School and Indiana State University, retiring in 1979. He served on state committees and worked to acquire benefits for teachers. He was an award winning artist and philanthropist.

He was the owner of Werneke Farms in Paris, Illinois.

He was the first to purchase an apartment in Westminster Village, where he lived independently for 25 years. He enjoyed reading, art, nature, walking a daily mile, dining with his friend Wilma Coleman, visiting with family, and driving to his farms in Paris. He was honored by family and friends with a luncheon and celebration on the occasion of his 90th birthday on Aug. 14, 2007. He was a gracious and elegant gentleman, and a Christian soul who was dearly loved and will be sadly missed.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Callahan and Hughes Funeral Home, 605 S. 25th Street, Terre Haute, Indiana with Father Rick Ginther officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Vigo County, Terre Haute, Indiana. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until time of services on Friday.

English and Humanities

MARSHALL, ILLINOIS -- Agnes Marie Welsh, 71, of Marshall, Illinois died at 2 a.m. Friday, November 24, 1995 in Burnsides Nursing Home. She taught at Terre Haute North Vigo High School from 1971 until her retirement in 1990.

She was born June 26, 1924, in Clinton, Indiana, to Ben S. Sharp and Mary Czomak Sharp.

Survivors include her husband, Arthur Welsh, whom she married October 16, 1948, in Holy Rosary Church in Seelyville, Indiana; one daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Richard Conley of Terre Haute, Indiana; one son and daughter-in-law, Randall J. and Georgann Welsh of Dennison, Illinois; four grandsons, Timothy and Kevin Conley, and Matthew and Marc Welsh; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marshall, the Altar Society of the church, Wabash Home Extension, Marshall Women's Club, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary of Marshall, a life member of Clark County Optimist Club, the Vigo County Retired Teachers Association, Clark County Porkettes and was a volunteer for the Partnership in Adult Literacy. She was a 1942 graduate of Glenn High School in Terre Haute and received her Bachelor's Degree from Indiana State University in 1964 and her Master's Degree in 1965. She taught at Otter Creek Jr. High School in Terre Haute from 1965-1966, and Garfield High School in Terre Haute from 1966-1971.

Mass of the Christian Burial was in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marshall, Illinois, with liturgical Wake on Sunday at Pearce Funeral Home. Burial was in Marshall Cemetery, Marshall, Illinois.
(Mrs. Welsh was a victim of breast cancer.)

English and Speech

Wanda L. Williams, 64, of Terre Haute, died at 7 p.m. Monday, December 14, 1998, in St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was retired from the Vigo County School Corporation.

She was born October 16, 1934, in Muncie, Indiana to Robert M. Kelly and Violet E. Newby Kelly.

Survivors include her husband, Norman L. Williams; one son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Tina Williams of Cypress, Texas; two brothers-in-law, Robert and Anita Williams and his wife, of Monticello, Kentucky; Thomas and Janice Williams of Terre Haute; one sister-in-law, Joanne Peterson of Terre Haute; and several cousins. Her father died early in her life, and her mother and her step-father who raised her, Edward E. Kimmel, both died later.

She dedicated her life to teaching and was honored with several distinguished teaching awards before retiring in 1997, after 41 years of teaching. She was a graduate of Gerstmeyer High School and received her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from Indiana State University. She taught English and Speech at the former Garfield High School and Terre Haute North Vigo High School. She was a member of Delta Theta Tau Sorority and the Sycamore Country Club.

Services were held in Callahan & Hughes Funeral Home, 605 S. 25th Street, Terre Haute, Indiana. Musical selections were performed by Nancee South Falber. Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Park, Terre Haute, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delta Theta Tau Sorority, 7466 S. Ellenwood Street, Terre Haute, Indiana 47802.

Science

TERRE HAUTE — Harry Frederick Wunker Jr., 85, of Springfield, IL, and formerly of Terre Haute died Sunday morning, July 22, 2012, in his residence.

He was a school teacher and former Chairman of the Science Department at Terre Haute North Vigo High School. Harry was born July 6, 1927, in Terre Haute, to Harry Frederick Wunker, Sr. and Sue Anna Bollinger Wunker. His wife of 51 years, Milna Taylor Wunker, preceded him in death on August 10, 2005.

Survivors include his son, Dr. Frederick Wunker of Chicago, IL; a brother-in-law, Thomas Taylor of Rockville, IN; two sisters-in law, Mary Geiger of Palm Coast, FL and Margaret Taylor of Lebanon, IN; and several nieces and nephews.

Harry was a 1945 graduate of Wiley High School and received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Indiana State University. He also studied advanced graduate work in Science Supervision and Administration at Indiana University and Florida State University. Harry served in the Army of Occupation in Germany in 1947, as well as three years in the Indiana National Guard and six years in the Active Army Reserve.

He began his teaching career in 1950 in Lagrange County, Ind., and returned to Vigo County in 1952 teaching at Glenn High School and McLean Junior High School. In 1957 he was named Chairman of the Science Department at Garfield High School and remained in that position until its’ closing in 1972. He then was named Chairman of the Science Department at Terre Haute North Vigo High School and served in that position until his retirement in 1992. Harry also taught at the Terre Haute Federal Penitentiary and in his later years continued working by teaching homebound students.

During his career, Harry was Director of the West Central Regional Science Fair from 1980 - 1993, and in 1997 he was co-director of the Hoosier State Science Fair. Additionally, he served a three year term on the Advisory Council of the International Science and Engineering Fair. Harry was honored as a member of Phi Delta Kappa in 1958; Terre Haute’s Outstanding Young Man in 1961; State of Indiana Outstanding Biology Teacher in 1965; and Legion of Honor, Order of DeMolay in 1966. He was a member of Terre Haute Lodge #86 F & AM, Scottish Rite Valley of Terre Haute, Zorah Shrine, Vigo County Retired Teacher’s Association and Wayne Newton American Legion Post #346.

Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 27, 2012 in Callahan & Hughes Funeral Home, 605 South 25th Street, with Reverend Steve Moore officiating. Burial was in Highland Lawn Cemetery with Military Honors provided by American Legion Post #346. Visitation was scheduled for Thursday, July 26th from 5:00-7:00 P.M. with a Masonic Memorial Service took place at 7:00 P.M. in the funeral home.

Driver Education

George W. Yeager, 85, of Terre Haute died at 10:40 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, 1996, in his residence. He was a teacher with the Vigo County School Corporation retiring in June 1977.

He was born November 20, 1910, in Brazil, Indiana to John H. Yeager and Bertha LeMasters Yeager.

Survivors include his wife, Lera Miller Yeager; one son and daughter-in-law, James George and Linda Yeager of Fort Meyers, Florida; one daughter and son-in-law, Joanne and Michael Wood of Honolulu, Hawaii; one brother and sister-in-law, Luther L. and Mary Louise Yeager of Houston, Texas; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

He was a graduate of Brazil High School and received his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from Indiana State University. He was a veteran of World War II, retiring as a lieutenant commander in 1964. He helped establish the local Armory and was responsible for its security. He was a member of Maple Avenue United Methodist Church, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge 86, Ernie Pyle Chapter of Retired Officers Association and the Indiana State Teachers Retirement Association. He taught at Garfield High School for more than 30 years and at Terre Haute North High School for seven years.

Services were held in Thomas Funeral Home, burial was in Roselawn Memorial Park, Terre Haute, Indiana. Pallbearers were Paul Bose, Jack Dwyer, Charles Ferguson, Donald Jennings, Robert Kehrt, and Thurman Miller. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Wabash Valley, 686 Wabash Avenue, Terre Haute, Indiana 47807.