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C-8 Wednesday, July 4, 2018 The Press-Dispatch OBITUARIES Submit obituaries: Call: 812-354-8500 Email: obits@pressdispatch.net or bring in a hard copy: 820 E. Poplar Street, Petersburg Deadline: 5 p.m. on Monday THE DEADLINE FOR ALL REAL ESTATE ADS IS 5 P.M. EVERY MONDAY OBITUARY DEADLINE 5 p.m. Every Monday MOMENTS Continued from page 4 • Easy to Maintain Flip-Up Deck • Heavy-Duty Fabricated Frame • 48" Cut with Automated Deck Height Adjustment • Exclusive SmoothTrack ® Steering • Kohler Engine Memmer's Mon-Fri 7AM - 6PM Saturday 7AM - 5PM Sunday 10AM - 4PM Hwy. 41 N. at Lyles Station Rd Princeton • 812-385-2641 $ 4,899 CUT YARD WORK DOWN TO SIZE PEACE of MIND Let our 130 years of experience aid you in your selection of a meaningful memorial. SCHUM MONUMENTS, INC. Dale, Indiana www.SchumMonuments.com 812-937-4921 Local Representative RONALD WOODS 812-789-2009 Social media constantly changes, so it takes some effort to be up-to-date on the popular sites and apps. Occasionally checking in with your teen about what is being posted is tricky but necessary. Some par- ents demand passwords to their teen's accounts, and other parents don't know anything about the latest apps. Non-judgmental, open-ended questions can be asked, such as "What did you think of Susie's tweet about her breakup? " This promotes discussion about what is appropriate to post. It is also a good idea to educate teenagers about their digital footprint, helping them understand that once it's "out there" future employers and col- leges can make decisions about them based on what has been posted, even if it was in the distant past. Remember that not all social media is bad and all discussion surrounding social media doesn't have to be serious. In fact it can promote bonding, as lots of laughs can be shared over watching "You Tube" videos with your teen. Here are some guide- lines for making the most of these discussions with your teen: • Be clear and firm about your expectations. • Try to be non-judg- mental when your teen- ager is expressing their views. • Lighten up, and use humor when possible. • Take a closer look if you have reason to be con- cerned about your child's safety. • Keep it brief. A mes- sage can be conveyed in a small amount of time. Any conversation that lingers loses effectiveness, as it tends to turn into a lec- ture. This column is contrib- uted by Tiffany Harper, LCSW, school social work- er for Youth First, Inc., a local nonprofit dedicated to strengthening youth and families. Youth First pro- vides 39 Master's level so- cial workers to 58 schools in seven southwestern Indi- ana counties. Over 60,000 youth and families per year are served by Youth First's school social work and af- ter-school programs that prevent substance abuse, promote healthy behaviors, and maximize student suc- cess. ADOLPH DUANE CORN Adolph Duane Corn, "A. Duane" as he liked to be called, 93, of Newburgh, passed away quietly Friday, June 29, 2018. He was born in the unin- corporated Town of Velpen on June 22, 1925, and was the last surviving child of the late Wilford (b1878) and Minnie (b1884) Corn. A member of "the great- est generation," he served in the 63rd Infantry Divi- sion, 563rd Signal Com- pany, of the U.S. 7th Army during W WII in France and Germany, December 1944 through April 1946. A fter VE day, he was assigned to work in "Ike's" headquarters in Germany and was honor- ably discharged stateside in May 1946. He was fortunate to attend Purdue Universi- ty on the GI bill, where he received his degree in Me- chanical Engineering and went on to careers with Whirlpool in Evansville, and St. Joseph, Mich. Al- though he and his wife of 47 years, Lavaun "Bonnie" (Clark) Corn, loved living along Lake Michigan near St. Joseph, they returned to Evansville soon after his re- tirement from Whirlpool in 1992. He is survived by his daughter, Cheryl Corn Als- man, of Evansville; son, Clark David Corn, of Garden Grove, Calif.; grandchildren, Grant Alsman, Blake Als- man, Brooke Alsman Norris, Kayla Corn, Brandon Corn and Austin Corn; and eight great-grandchildren living in Indiana, Illinois and Cal- ifornia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie; siblings, Mabel Copeland Barnes, Sibyl Greene, Willford Earl, Lois, Ramond Arthur, Law- rence Henry and Dorothy Evelyn Survant. Visitation will be from 9:30 -11:30 a.m. on Thurs- day, July 5, 2018, at Alexan- der East Chapel. A private family entombment service will follow at Alexander Me- morial Park. In lieu of flowers, contri- butions may be made to The Salvation Army or Tri-State Food Bank in his memory. ELAINE WOOD DAUBENSPECK Elaine Wood Dauben- speck, 70, passed away in the early hours of June 19, 2018. She was born in Oakland City, on April 14, 1948, to Lu- cille Easter Soderling and John Lester Wood, and lived her early years in Winslow before moving with her par- ents to Liberty, Ind., where she graduated from high school in 1966. She earned a bachelor's degree in English from Oak- land City College in 1970, and later completed her master's degree at Indiana State University. She followed in her moth- er's footsteps by selecting a career in education. She be- gan teaching at Dale High School in 1970, and after consolidation, continued her career at Heritage Hills High School in Lincoln City, Ind. During her 35 year ten- ure as an educator, she led many extracurricular groups, including drama, ac- ademic bowl, spell bowl and cheerleader sponsor. She al- so taught composition class- es through Vincennes Uni- versity. A fter retirement from teaching in 2004, Elaine served as a school board member in the North Spen- cer School Corporation. Throughout her 48 -year commitment to education, both in the classroom and as a board member, she impact- ed the lives of thousands of students, colleagues, and families. She was a member of the singing group Bel Canto, as well as the Santa Claus Methodist Church choir di- rector for many years. She performed at weddings, fu- nerals and other events. A lifelong learner, she enjoyed reading, traveling, and the arts. Those who knew her admired her wit, dedica- tion and kindness. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband, Alan, to whom she was married for 47 years; a sister, Barbara Benjamin; many cousins, nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be at 4:15 p.m. on July 7, 2018, at the Heritage Hills High School auditorium, with visitation from noon until 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the fam- ily asks that a donation be made to the Spencer Coun- ty Community Foundation Elaine Daubenspeck Me- morial Scholarship Fund. Donations may be made online at www.communi- tyfoundationalliance.org/ spencer or sent to Spencer County Community Founda- tion, 2792 US -231, P.O. Box 3, Rockport, IN 47635. Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand is in charge of services. NOR A ALINE COOPER KETCHUM HAVERSTOCK Nora Aline Cooper Ketchum Haverstock, 97, of Oakland City, formerly of El- nora, entered rest on Mon- day, June 25, 2018, at Good Samaritan Home in Oakland City. She was born on Jan. 27, 1921, in Knox County, to Ivol and Lura( Wilson) Cooper. She graduated from Fritchton High School and was a hairdresser for many years in the Vincennes ar- ea. She loved to play cards and sew, and was a mem- ber of card and homemak- er's clubs. Also, she was a member of Elnora Chris- tian Church. She is survived by her sis- ter, Carmen Leffler, of Oak- land City; nephews, Dale and Bob Leffler, of Oak- land City; step-son, Roger Haverstock, of Elnora; four step-granddaughters and several step-great-grand- children. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Walter Ketchum in 1973; second husband, Kenneth Haverstock in 1996; son, Steven Alan Ketchum in 1950 ; sister, Lucille Daugh- tery; and two brothers, Sam- uel and Elden Cooper. Services were at 1 p.m. CDT on Friday June 29, 2018, at the Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Richard Smith officiating. Burial followed in Walnut Hill Cemetery in Odon. Visitation was from 11 a.m. until services at the chapel on Friday. In lieu of flowers, the family asks memorial contributions be given to Elnora Christian Church. Family and friends may send messages of com- fort to www.lambbasham. com. by her parents; husband, James Mason in 1998; son, Dale Mason in 2011; son-in- law, Art Richardson in 2014; brother, Earl Fisher; and a sister, Velma Dearing. Graveside services were at 11 a.m. Friday, June 29, 2018, at Decker Cemetery near Patoka. Colvin Funer- al Home in Princeton has been entrusted with ar- rangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gibson County Animal Services, P.O. Box 474, Princeton, IN 47670. You may leave a mes- sage of sympathy or light a memorial candle at www. colvinfuneralhome.com. GAIL LYNNE HESS HUFFMAN Gail Lynne Hess Huff- man, 57, of Washington, passed away at 9:30 p.m. June 17, 2018, at Southwood Healthcare Center in Terre Haute. She was born Oct. 7, 1960, in Clinton, Ind., the daugh- ter of Dale Hess and the late Marjorie ( Yeager) Hess. She married Larry Huff- man on March 26, 1988, in Chrisman, Ill. He preceded her in death July 1, 2006. She enjoyed playing card games and reading. She loved picking out greeting cards and mailing them to her family and friends, and will be remembered for never forgetting anyone on special occasions. Above all else, she loved spending time with her family and her Chihuahua. She had previ- ously worked as a special education teacher for Pike Central Middle and High School in Petersburg. Survivors include her fa- ther, Dale Hess, of Chris- man; a brother, James Hess, of Clinton; a sister, Jane ( Jim) Baker, of Neoga, Ill.; as well as several nieces and nephews. A graveside memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at Sugarland Memo- ry Gardens in Washington. Templeton Funeral Home in Paris assisted with arrange- ments. Additional information and online condolences available at www.Temple- tonFuneralHome.com. MARVIN BERT "SHORTY" CLARK Marvin Bert "Shorty" Clark, 97, passed away peacefully at his Monroe City home on Saturday, June 23, 2018. He and his twin brother, Maurice, were born on Jan- uary 26, 1921, to A. Bert and Irene (Myers) Clark. He graduated from Mon- roe City High School in 1939, joined the United States Navy and served our country in the Pacific Ocean during W WII as a Machin- ist's Mate, Third Class. On September 1, 1953, he mar- ried his sweetheart Irene (Shake) Clark. They raised their two children on their family farm. He was a quiet, gentle farmer with a huge heart. His family and friends will miss him greatly, but will cherish the years of memo- ries they share. He is survived by his lov- ing wife, Irene, of near- ly 65 years; his daughter, Suzanne (Paul) Sievers; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael W. Clark; a great-grandson; parents, Bert and Irene Clark; broth- er, Maurice Clark; and his sister, Maxine Clark. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 28, 2018, at Goodwin Funeral Home, with Rev. Mark Niel- son officiating. Burial fol- lowed in the Walnut Grove Cemetery. Visitation was from noon until service time on Thurs- day at the funeral home. Me- morial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice or the Blue Jean Center. 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Everett Fox, whom she mar- ried on November 23, 1949; her infant son, Gerald Fox; and her brothers and sisters, Robert Rice, David Rice, Mary Ellen Atkins, Kath- rine Hoss, Caroline Gaines, John Rice, and Harvey Rice. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Friday, June 29, 2018, at Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home in Washington. Buri- al followed in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation was from 11 a.m. until the service on Friday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.goodwinfam- ilyfh.com. VESPER "VEP" DEGENHART Vesper "Vep" Degenhart, 97, of Hazleton, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at The Waters of Princeton. He was born May 22, 1921, in Hazleton, to the late Bar- ney R. and Myrtle (Thomp- son) Degenhart and lived in Hazleton his entire lifetime. He was a graduate of Ha- zleton High School and worked as a welder in the shipyards during W WII. He retired in 1996 as the own- er/operator of Vep's Pool Room in Hazleton. He loved all the local sporting events, and he was a champion pool and Euchre player. He is survived by many nieces and nephews; several great- and great-great-niec- es and nephews; and a sis- ter-in-law, Milly Degenhart. He was preceded in death by his parents; and four sib- lings, Mary M. Williams, Harry, Dallas and Charles Degenhart. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton, with Pastor Stew- art Armstrong officiating. Burial followed at Shiloh Cemetery near Hazleton. Visitation was from noon until service time on Satur- day at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memo- rial contributions may be made to the Hazleton Vol- unteer Fire Department. Ex- pressions of sympathy may be made or a memorial can- dle may be lit at www.colvin- funeralhome.com. ELLA "MA XINE" MASON Ella "Maxine" Mason, 89, of Princeton, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at the Gibson General Hos- pital Skilled Nursing Unit in Princeton. She was born March 17, 1929, in Evansville, to George and Ollie (Small) Fisher. She retired from Hansen's Corporation after 26 years and was a member of the Church of Christ in Princ- eton. She was a sweet soul that would help anyone in need. She loved nature and animals, and cared for both with enthusiasm and awe. She is survived by her daughter, Marsha (David) Richardson DeSchamp, of Princeton; daughter-in- law, Susie Mason, of Princ- eton; four grandchildren; two great-grand; three step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and four step-great-great- grandsons. She is preceded in death VERNA PAULINE FOX Verna Pauline Fox, 89, formerly of Washington, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018, in West Lafayette, Ind. She was born December 7, 1928, in Bone Gap, Ill., to Alan Lincoln and Catherine (Milam) Rice. Verna worked as a Regis- tered Nurse at Daviess Com- munity Hospital for over 30 years. A graduate of Plain- ville High School, she was a member of the Washing- ton Free Methodist Church, where she partook in the cutting of bandages. Some of her favorite activities in- cluded quilting, knitting and crocheting. Surviving are her chil- dren, Toni ( Joe) Auberry, of West Lafayette, Dan (Char- lotte) Fox, of Joelton, Tenn., Edward (Sharon) Fox, of Pe- tersburg, and Andrew (Mo- na) Fox, of Conyers, Ga.; seven grandchildren; and