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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, August 28, 2019 C-7 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 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 Now Being Accepted for the Little Company of Mary Sisters - USA Purpose: This award is a tangible recognition of an outstanding individual, couple, or organization whose civic / professional / community / life / purpose parallels the humanitarian concerns of the Little Company of Mary Sisters - USA and its founder, Venerable Mary Potter. This award honors individuals or a program that makes a visible and positive difference, and makes a contribution to humanity by the nature of good works, deeds, examples, being, and should continue to inspire those impacted. ow Being Accepte Nia To Nominate: Please send a letter of nomination to Sr. Renée Cunningham, LCM, 800 W. 9th Street, Jasper, IN 47546. Nomination deadline is September 13, 2019. For additional guideline information, please visit www.mhhcc.org and click on "Foundation". ALLEN STEVE POT TER Allen Steve Potter, 77, of Oakland City, entered rest on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at Good Samaritan Home in Oakland City. He was born on June 9, 1942, in Maryville, to John Raymond and Luetta (Allen) Potter. He retired from Whirlpool Corporation after 39 years. He was a member of Lo- cal # 808 and of N.R.A. and Southern Indiana Gun Col- lectors. He is survived by his of 59 years, Jeannine (Barr) Potter; son, Stephen Pot- ter, of Winslow; daughters, Beth Ann Lee, of Peters- burg, Susan Hornby, of Oak- land City, and Amy Smith, of Bloomington; sisters, Syl- via Stone, of Oakland City, and Vera Hurst, of Prince- ton; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 25, 2019, at Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Brad Keenan and Colton Potter officiating. Burial followed in Blackfoot Cem- etery. Visitation was from 5 -8 p.m. on Saturday and from 1 p.m. until services on Sun- day at the chapel. Family and friends may send messages of comfort to www.lambbahsm.com. BRET T HILSMEYER Brett Hilsmeyer, 53, of Evansville, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. He was born in Hunting- burg to Diane (Hilsmeyer) Leon. He graduated from Jasper High School in 1983. He at- tended Ball State Universi- ty before transferring and graduating from Indiana University in 1987. He was a member of Salem United Methodist Church and a for- mer member of Zoar United Methodist Church in Hol- land. He served his country in the United States Army and was a member of the Hol- land American Legion Post 343 and Boonville American Legion Post 200. He was a 16 -year veteran of the Evans- ville Police Department. He was employed as a security officer at Deaconess Gate- way and The Women's Hos- pital. He loved spending time outdoors and was an avid hunter. He is survived by his mother, Diane Leon; loving wife, Tracie (Bell) Hilsmey- er; son, Chase (Malin Pir- nay) Hilsmeyer; stepdaugh- ter, Kacie (Sam) Jones; stepsons, Justin ( Jessi- ca) Hagenseiker and Jacob ( Jessica) Fink; siblings, Bri- an (Kaci) Leon and Kristi- na (Scott) Reed; best friend, Tom Benner and his daugh- ter, Delaney Benner; and nieces, Veronica and Sloane. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Dr. Mario Leon. Funeral services were on Saturday, August 24, 2019, at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel in Evansville, with Darren Sroufe officiating. Burial was private. In lieu of flowers, memo- rial contributions may be made to: Evansville Frater- nal Order of Police Lodge 73 at 801 Court Street, Evans- ville, IN 47708. Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net. VIVIAN IRENE K AYS Vivian Irene ( Walts) Kays, 96, of Evansville, passed away on Sunday, Au- gust 25, 2019. She was born May 20, 1923, in Pike County, to Howard A. Walts and Opal (Sumner) Walts Western. She was a 1941 graduate of Hazelton High School and a graduate of Lockyear's Business College. She was a member of St. Johns East United Church of Christ. She worked as a secretary at Servel, as a court reporter in Pike County Circuit Court for Judge Lester Nixon and as a secretary for the Evans- ville Vanderburgh School Corporation at Dexter Ele- mentary School for 42 years. She enjoyed cooking, gar- dening, growing beautiful flowers, playing Bunco and Bridge, sewing and quilting. She is survived by her daughters, Jane (Dennis) LaMar, of Indianapolis, and Kathryn (Andy) Stew- art, of Evansville; daugh- ter-in-law, Joan Adler Kays, of Haubstadt; six grandchil- dren; and two great-grand- children. She was preceded in death by her parents; be- loved husband of 24 years, Virgil Kays, who passed away in 1972; son, Dr. How- ard W. Kays (1951-1996); and daughter, Barbara Kays McCarty (1954-2016). Funeral Services will be at noon on Thursday, Au- gust 29, 2019, at Boone Fu- neral Home East Chapel – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Av- enue, Evansville, with Pas- tor Kris Holzmeyer officiat- ing. Burial will be in Walnut Hills Cemetery in Peters- burg. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to your fa- vorite charity. Condolenc- es may be made to the fam- ily online at boonefuneral- home.net. CHARLES ROBERT ROBLING Charles Robert Robling, 68, of Hazleton, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at his home. He was born July 14, 1951, to parents Byron Robling and Wilma (Bateman) Robling. He served in the United States Army in Germany during the Vietnam War. He was self-employed as a car- penter for many years. He enjoyed working and keep- ing busy. He enjoyed camp- ing with his family and play- ing with his dog, Bandit. He is survived by his wife, Nila Robling; two step- daughters, Stephanie (Don- nie) Bishop and Tracy Nel- son; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and one on the way; several nieces and nephews; broth- er, Dave (Brenda); and sis- ter-in-law, Myra. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Larry and Jeff; and one in- fant brother, Byron. A funeral service was at 2 p.m. CDT Monday, August 26, 2019, at Colvin Funer- al Home in Princeton, with Pastor Andrew Johnson of- ficiating. Interment followed at Mount Olive Cemetery in Mount Olympus, with a mil- itary service by retired mil- itary veterans. Visitation was from noon until service time on Mon- day at the funeral home. For those who wish, me- morial contributions may be given to the American Heart Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. You may leave a mes- sage of sympathy or light a memorial candle for Charlie online at www.colvinfuner- alhome.com. Colvin Funer- al Home is honored to serve the Robling family. GEORGE EDWARD HANNAH George Edward Hannah, 90, of Francisco, entered rest on Monday August 26, 2019, at RiverOaks Health Campus in Princeton. He was born on March 24, 1929, in Francisco to Jeff and Estell (Smith) Hannah. He served as the town marshal in Francisco for 25 years. He is survived by his children, Shiela Hannah, of Francisco, Von Hannah of Ft. Branch, Rita (Mike) Crumbacher, of Poseyville, Peggy (Hannah) Hunt, of Princeton and Gary Han- nah, of Francisco; 15 grand- children; 20 great-grand- children; and several niec- es and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; 12 brothers and sisters; daughter, The- resa Hannah; and son, Mark Hannah. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2019, at Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Matt Malin officiating. Buri- al will take place in Francis- co Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4- 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. until service time on Thursday at the chapel. Family and friends may send messages of comfort to www.lambbasham.com. RONALD G. MILLER Ronald G. Miller, 76, of Shoals, passed away at his residence on August 25, 2019. He was born July 5, 1943, in Velpen, to Ovle Gene and Alice ( Young) Miller. He married Rita Hulsey on May 10, 1975. He served as a Naval Avia- tor during the Vietnam War, was a retired heavy equip- ment operator and attended The River Church. He is survived by his wife; his mother, Alice Miller, of Newburgh; three sons, T.J. Miller, of Shoals, Kyle (Ka- ti) Miller, of Glenrock, Wyo., and Tyler (Kelsey), of Shoals; three daughters, Pamela Miller, of Wewahi- tchka, Fla., Robin List, of Indianapolis, and Jessica (Denny) Stanton, of Sell- ersburg; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Marc Miller, of Newburgh; one sister, Tracy Vosler, of Columbus, Ohio; and a special son, B.J. (Ruth) Whaley, of Shoals. He is preceded in death by his father; a son, Heath Kalb; a daughter, Sandy Kalb; two grandsons, Logan Heath Whaley and Kenneth Michael Sprecher. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Friday, August 30, 2019, at the Queen-Lee Chapel in Shoals, with Pas- tor Ed Farhar officiating. Burial will be in the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Velpen on September 7, 2019. Visitation will be 2 p.m. until service time on Friday at the chapel. The Queen-Lee Chapel of the Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes is in charge of the arrangements. PRIVATE MEDICAID ROOMS AVAILABLE SOON Call for information 812-354-8833 Enhancing Lives Innovative Healthcare From recovery care and wellness long-term health conditions, Golden Petersburg offers a full spectrum and services, provided by compassionate, staff. These include 24-hour skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, private rehab to "Home Suites" and provides both inpatient and outpatient therapy services. For a tour or more information, please contact us. 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