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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, October 23, 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 Obituary Deadline 5 p.m. Every Monday a moment and focus on the people operating the light. With the kids confidently telling me that they have their respective skeerchin and wizitch costumes cov- ered with the clothing ar- ticles they already possess (please, Lord, let these outfits consist of more than biker shorts on their heads and helmets on their bottoms), the attention on parent dress-up time was in full swing. My husband began sending me links. "How about Jim and Pam from 'The Office'? " Not dressed up enough. "Joker and Harley Quinn? " More dressed up than we have the time for. "How about Julia Child and beef bourguignon? " Not sexy enough. "How about Sexy Mr. Rogers (yes, this is a real costume) and Lady Elaine Fairchilde? " How dare you? The costumes were too expensive, too boring, too scary for the kids or too labor-intensive. If we were being honest, the costume issue didn't so much spring from a short- age of ideas as it did from a shortage of time to consid- er good ideas. We weren't able to get to a Halloween store together, so we were relegated to the internet. Links to costumes became overwhelming, as each site boasted thousands of cos- tumes. When we settled on Fred and Wilma Flint- stone, the company prom- ised the costumes would arrive before Christmas. When we settled on as- tronauts, we couldn't fig- ure out the sizing chart. When we settled on being Bob Ross and his happy little tree, we discovered that the costume wouldn't come with a wig. No wig? Bob Ross was his hair. My son observed that it didn't look as if we were having very much fun on our couple's costume search. "Perhaps we can try again next year," I agreed. "We don't have to dress up." "Yes, you do," my son said. "Everyone knows that the blue bear gave birth to the world's skeer- chins and wizitches." "Umm, really? " "Yes! And skeerchins and wizitches would still be locked up today if their inmate friend didn't set them free." "Oh, of course. So, wait. You're saying that if we dress like we always have, we'll be dressed as a fami- ly? " I asked my son. "Duh. We are a family." Halloween achieved! Like Katiedid Langro- ck on Facebook, at http:// www.facebook.com/katie- didhumor. COSTUME Continued from page 4 PAT TY TREDWAY On Saturday, November 2, the family of Patty Tredway, who left this earth on Sep- tember 13, 2019, will host a Celebration of Her Life from 2-5 p.m. at the Otwell Community Center. Light refreshments, drinks, and good memories of Patty will be shared with and by her family members and friends. This Celebration of Life will follow a small service for close family members and friends at The Contend- ers of Faith Church in Ot- well at 1 p.m. ADEN MICHAEL STEPHENS Aden Michael Stephens, 6, of Petersburg, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019, at his home. He was born January 11, 2013, in Jasper, to Aaron and Lydia (Gentry) Stephens. He loved superheroes and running around outside. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his sis- ter, Sofia. He is survived by his fa- ther, Aaron Stephens, of Pe- tersburg; his mother, Lyd- ia Stephens, of Gentryville; his sister, Sofia Stephens, of Petersburg; paternal grand- parents, Van and Deann Ste- phens, of Otwell; maternal grandparents, Mike and Paula Gentry, of Lamar; and uncles, Jordan Gentry, of Rockport, and Morgan Stephens, of Jasper. He was preceded in death by his uncle, Dillon Gentry. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2019, at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand. Buri- al followed in St. Nicholas Church Cemetery in Santa Claus. Visitation was from 11 a.m. until service time on Thursday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at www.be- cherfuneralhome.com. moving to Owensboro to be near her son. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Key; son, David ( Vicky) Key; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several cousins. Funeral services were at 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 13, 2019, at Glenn Funer- al Home and Crematory in Owensboro. Burial followed in Rosehill Cemetery. Visitation was from noon until service time on Sunday at the funeral home. Memo- rial contributions may take the form of donations to Bel- levue Baptist Church, 4950 Highway 56, Owensboro, K Y 42301; or the Daviess County Humane Society, 3101 W 2nd Street, Owens- boro, K Y 42301. 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 DONALD L. GLADISH Donald L. Gladish, 68, of Petersburg, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at his home. He was born in Daviess County on June 10, 1951, to Leland and Eleanor Gladish. He graduated from Pe- tersburg High School in 1969 and received the Na- tional Merit Scholarship. He graduated from the Uni- versity of Evansville in 1974. He was a biology and physi- cal education teacher, truck driver, farmer, carpenter and dozer operator for So- lar Sources for 40 years. He retired in September 2019. He continued working part- time as a dozer operator. He was an avid reader of litera- ture and tractor pulling for many years, winning ma- ny awards. He was a life- time sports enthusiast and co-captain of PHS football team. He received the most valuable player in the PAC conference in 1969. He very much enjoyed giving quiz- zes and puzzles to his fami- ly and friends, and caring for his beloved animals. Surviving are his wife, Tonya (Aldridge) Gladish, of 20 years; one son, Bri- an Gladish; one daughter, Brandi Gladish; five grand- children, Jade Gladish, Mal- aki Gladish, Julianna Glad- ish, Alivia Gladish and Ash- lynn Kirk; one great-grand- daughter, Braelyn Gladish; his mother, Eleanor Glad- ish; and two sisters, Karen (Chuck) Eubank, of Evans- ville, and Judith ( Jimmy) Morris, of Louisville, Ky; three stepsons, Jason Clark, Jeremy Clark and Kyle Smith; and two step-grand- children. He was preceded in death by his father, Leland Glad- ish; brother, Joseph Glad- ish; grandparents, Foster and Alta Gladish, and O.F. and Phoebe Potts. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 20, 2019, at Harris Funeral Home in Petersburg. Buri- al followed at Walnut Hills Cemetery in Petersburg. Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday at the fu- neral home. Memorial con- tributions my be made to P.A.W.S. at P.O. Box 63, Pe- tersburg, IN 47567. SHELLY RENEE (ROBERTSON) FREELAND Shelly Renee Freeland, 51, passed away at her home on Sunday, October 20, 2019. She was born in Law- renceburg, Ind., on August 29, 1968, to William and Donna (Tschaenn) Robert- son. She married Larry Free- land on October 19, 1985, and worked at PCARC as a direct care staff member for 14 years. She is survived by her hus- band, Larry Freeland; two daughters, Tasha Nichole Freeland, of Winslow, and Shannon (Michael) Eman- uele, of Petersburg; a son, Jesse (Cierrah) Freeland, of Petersburg; three grandchil- dren, Amelia Dawn Free- land, Michael Joseph Eman- uele II and Legend William Emanuele; a brother, Billy Robertson, of Lexington, Ky.; a sister, Becky Bene- fiel, of Washington; and her mother, Donna Robertson, of Petersburg. She was preceded in death by her father, William Robertson. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Octo- ber 23, 2019, at Harris Fu- neral Home in Petersburg, with Pastor Joseph Collins officiating. Burial will follow at Walnut Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time on Wednesday at the funeral home. Harris Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Shelly. Visit www. odharrisfuneralhome.com to make online condolences. STEPHEN R. MILEY Stephen R. "Steve" Miley, 67, of Jasper, passed away at 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Oc- tober 16, 2019, at Memori- al Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper. He was born in Peters- burg on November 7, 1951, to Claude, Sr. and Ruth (Brad- field) Miley. He married Mildred M. Beckman on November 7, 1976, in St. Celestine Catho- lic Church. He was a U.S. Army Veter- an and worked for Jasper En- gines in Jasper. He had also worked for B&G Tire in Jas- per for many years. He was a member of the Ce- lestine Community Club and enjoyed mushroom hunting, fishing, and spending time with his friends and family. Surviving are his wife, Mil- dred Miley, of Jasper; one daughter, Stephanie Miley, of Jasper; one son, Pat Miley (Kim), of Jasper; two grand- daughters, Anna and Cora Miley, of Jasper; three sis- ters, Donna (Kenny) Meece, of Oakland City, Reva ( John) Cockerham, of Monroe City, and Jane (Don) Southwood, of Petersburg; and one broth- er, Henry (Loretta) Miley, of Petersburg. Preceding him in death were his parents; one sis- ter, Beulah Howes; and one brother, Claude Miley, Jr. A Celebration of Life and Military Rites were at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2019, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jas- per,. The American Legion Post #147 conducted mili- tary rites. Visitation was from 10 a.m. until service time on Satur- day at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity. Online condolences may be made at www.becher- kluesner.com. VIRGINIA BYRNS Virginia "Jenny" Byrns, 87, passed away October 11, 2019, at Wabash Chris- tian Village in Carmi, Ill., due to pneumonia. She was born October 27, 1931, in Wheeling, the daughter of George and Dol- lie (Kirkland) Eads. She was a 1949 gradu- ate of Mt. Olympus High School. She married the love of her life, Robert "Bob" By- rns on March 15, 1952. She was an Avon representative for 25 years. She is survived by daugh- ter, Sherry (David) Wright, of Norris City, Ill. Burial will be in Atkinson Chapel Cemetery in Oats- ville. There will be no fu- neral per her wishes. Family has entrusted Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel for personal assis- tance. Family and friends may send messages of com- fort to www.lambbasham. com. ELIZABETH H. KEY Elizabeth H. Key, 92, of Owensboro, Ky., and former Petersburg resident, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born July 11, 1927, in Furth, Germany, to the late Heinrich and Anna Hohlein. She was a believer in Je- sus Christ and a member of Bellevue Baptist Church. She met her husband, James Key, while she was working as a nurse at the American Army Hospital in Nurem- berg, Germany, after World War II. She was a devoted wife to him for 60 years, be- fore he passed away in 2007. She was a hard-worker s. She was a nurse in Peters- burg for several years before