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A-8 Wednesday, September 1, 2021 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 AREA HAPPENINGS Celebrate Recovery–Will meet every Monday at 6 p.m. at the River of Life Church, 342 E. CR 300 N., Petersburg. For more information, contact Pastor Jim at 812-354-8800. Pike County History Center—Will meet the fourth Monday of each month at the History Center, 1104 Main Street, Petersburg at 6:30 p.m. New members welcome. History Center hours Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until further notice. DAR—Local chapter of the Daughters of the Ameri- can Revolution meet the second Monday of each month September through June at 6 p.m. at the History Center in Petersburg. Free Clothing Bank–Oak Grove Church in Oakland City offers a free clothing bank each Tuesday 9 -11 a.m. (Oakland City time) for everyone. They carry new and used clothing. Location is on Morton Street, just past Chuckles. Come to the gymnasium door located at the back of the church. Winslow Alcoholics Anonymous – will meet every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Call 812-789 -8535 for location of the meeting. Odd Fellows IOOF Pacific Lodge #175 meeting–the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. All area members are encouraged to attend. Otwell Ruritan–will have its monthly meetings the sec- ond Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Pike Lodge #121 F&AM regular stated meeting–the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. All area Masons are invited to attend. Jefferson Township Community Center of Otwell– will have its monthly meetings the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. All members are urged to attend. Perinatal Loss Support – Expectant parents who sud- denly lose their child often experience a wide range of emo- tions and grief. Memorial Hospital and Health Care Cen- ter offers support to assist those who have experienced the loss of a child (conception to one month of age) through the grieving process, and provide an atmosphere of confiden- tiality and comfort. For more information about Perinatal Loss Support, con- tact Theresa O'Bryan, Pastoral Care, at 812-996 -0219 or to- bryan@mhhcc.org. Grief Support Series-The death of a loved one, a child leaving home, overwhelming changes in one's personal life – each can cause profound grief and suffering. To offer reas- surance and comfort, Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center has developed a free support program called "Grief Support Series." In this program, participants will learn that grief is nor- mal, examine the various emotions of grief, be encouraged to face the pain, and find ways to make a healthy emotional withdrawal from the loss. Conducting the sessions will be Theresa O'Bryan, Hospital Chaplain, and Tom Holsworth, a clinical psychologist who has served as a co-facilitator of this program since its inception in 1991. Call for the next five-week program. Programs will be at 6:30 p.m. in Memorial Hospital and Health Care Centers Chapel. This program is free and space is limited. Pre-reg- istration is necessary, please call 812-996 -0219. Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Caregiver Sup- port Group- Meeting dates have changed to the first Tues- day of every month. The next meeting is Tuesday, Septem- ber 7, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Medical Arts Confer- ence Center, located in the lower level of the Medical Arts Building at 721 W. 13th St. in Jasper. This support group al- lows caregivers to come together to share knowledge and experiences in caring for loved ones who are affected by these illnesses. For more information, visit Memorial Hospital's website at www.mhhcc.org and click on "Classes & Events." If you are not comfortable attending due to COVID-19, but would like more information on dementia and being a caregiver, call 812-996 -0218. Pre-registration is not necessary. Note: You must wear a mask and temperature checks will be administered. We will follow CDC guidelines for safe attendance; however, if you are part of the at-risk population for COVID-19, use dis- cretion when deciding to attend. Living with COPD–If you or if someone you care for is living with COPD, join us for an educational meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 14, from noon-1:30 p.m. in the Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center Mary Potter Meeting Room, located inside the hospital at 800 W. 9th St., Jasper. For more information about "Living with COPD," visit Memorial Hospital's website at www.mhhcc.org and click on "Classes & Events," or call 812-996 -5232 or 812-996 - 1528. Pre-registration is not necessary, and there is no cost to attend. Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group- Stroke care doesn't end when you leave the hospital. Many stroke survivors and their caregivers experience a range of emotions as they adjust back to normal daily activities. Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center, in conjunc- tion with University of Louisville Health, is offering a new, free support group where stroke survivors and their fami- ly/caregivers can talk openly with others who share sim- ilar experiences. The first support group will be on Tuesday, September 28, from 1-3 p.m. in the Medical Arts Building Confer- ence Center, located at 721 W. 13th Street in Jasper. The support group will be monthly. Pre-registration is not re- quired to attend. For more information about the Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group, call Mary Jo Eaton Calhoun, BSN, RN, Telemedicine Services, at 812-996 -6364, or Brandie Beck, RN, Neuroscience Nurse Coordinator, at 812-996 -5912 or. You can also e-mail questions or com- ments to strokesupport@mhhcc.org. "Your Health and Diabetes" Education–Discovering the diagnosis of diabetes can be overwhelming. Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center wants to support you in this transition of lifestyle, and sponsors a continuing ed- ucation group for persons with diabetes, pre-diabetes or anyone who is interested in learning about the disease. The topic for the September class is "Osteoporosis and Diabetes." This support group is the third Monday of each month and provides knowledge to help you feel more se- cure, manage problems and avoid hospitalization for dia- betes-related issues. The next meeting will be Monday, September 20, from 5:45 – 6:45 p.m. in Memorial Hospi- tal's Board Conference Room B/C in the lower level at 800 West 9th Street in Jasper. For more information, contact Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center's Diabetes Management and Preven- tion Services at 812-996 -0521. SOMETHING NEWSWORTHY? CALL 812-354-8500 Obituary Deadline Every Monday at 5 p.m. 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 Funeral 816 E. Main St., Petersburg 812-789-3046 Mon.–Sat. 9:30am-5pm or by appointment Designers: Angie Carter, Jane Reed, Sandy Tichenor PLUS, GIFTS FOR Bereavement & Special Occasions arrangements TERRY BURGER Terry Burger, 70, of Ferdi- nand, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021, at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Cen- ter in Jasper. He was born July 2, 1951, in Ferdinand, to Robert Sr. and Virlee (Schreiner) Burger. He married Marla Swain on October 18, 1997, in Pe- tersburg. He enjoyed watching Andy Griffith, NASCAR and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. He is survived by his wife, Marla, of Ferdinand; one daughter, Heather (Robert) Benedict, of Portage, Mich.; his father, Robert Burger, Sr., of Ferdinand; two sisters, Con- nie (Tom) Lueken and Don- na Trafton, all of Ferdinand; two granddaughters, Jenni- fer (Derek) Nestell, of Tren- ton, Ga., and Taylor Benedict, of Portage, Mich. He was preceded in death by his mother, Virlee Burg- er; a brother, Robert Burger Jr.; and a brother in-law, Gary Trafton. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 3, 2021, at St. Ferdinand Cath- olic Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday and again from 7-9:30 a.m. on Friday at Becher Funeral Home in Fer- dinand. Online condolences may be shared at www.becher- funeralhome.com. BARBAR A SUE SCHMIT T Barbara Sue Schmitt, 78, of Oakland City, entered rest on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at her home. She was born on January 26, 1943, in Princeton, to Verner and Norma (Shepherd) Mc- Gillem. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a true Christian lady who had a great love for Jesus Christ. Over her lifetime, she loved traveling to church and revivals. She is survived by sons, Ter- ry Schmitt, of Oakland City, and Kevin (Kama) Schmitt, of Mackey; brother, Tim McGil- lem, of Ft. Branch; five grand- children; and one great-grand- daughter, whom she loved very much. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Jim McGillem; a sister, Brenda Richardson; and her husband, Paul Schmitt, in May 2021. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. CDT on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, at Blackfoot Cemetery near Coe, with Bro. Roger Tabb officiating. Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel is honored to assist Barbara's family. Family and friends may send messages of comfort to www.lambbasham.com. KENNETH H. GROSE Kenneth H. Grose, 87, of Oakland City, entered rest on Monday, August 23, 2021, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh. He was born on December 29, 1933, in Richwood, W.Va., to Elzie Clark and Chessie Lee (Hickman) Grose. He was a carpenter and had worked for several construc- tion companies in the area over the years. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sisters; children, Billy, John and Caroline Grose; and wife, Frances Louise (Allen) Grose. He is survived by his daugh- ter, Judith E. Singh, of Shenan- doah, Texas; four grandchil- dren; and two great-grand- children. Private burial will take place at Blackfoot Cemetery. Lamb-Basham memorial Chapel is honored to assist Kenneth's family. Family and friends may send messages of comfort to www.lambbasham.com. ROBERT KEITH McMILLEN Robert "Bob" Keith McMil- len, of Indianapolis, passed away August 27, 2021. He was born in Vincennes to Jim and Madge (Horn- brook) McMillen on Decem- ber 7, 1951. He graduated from Peters- burg High School in 1969. He was a kind, gentle and patient man, who spent most his time smiling and laugh- ing or shaking his head in- credulously (aka the McMil- len Headshake) at all the big and small things in life, most things amused him. There was nothing he loved more than his family, friends and dogs. He had a hilariously dry wit. And boy, could he cook. The finest restaurant couldn't hold a flame to his lasagna, al- though he was so humble, he would never agree (at least aloud) to that statement. He was a season ticket mem- ber of the Indianapolis Colts and enjoyed attending the games, and anything at the Indianapolis Motor Speed- way. He liked good music, spending time with his wife at their camper and taking in the scenery on his Harley Da- vidson. He was known by ma- ny as "Beer Man Bob" due to his desire to save a buck and to share that with everyone around him. As quiet as he was, he did not leave one of us with wonder or regret at how he felt about us. It was always simple for him. He loved us all. If you're reading this, he loved you too. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Helming) McMil- len; children, Crystal (Clint) Cunningham, David McMil- len and Sarah (Richard) Fer- guson; four grandchildren, Austin, Ava, Ella and Max; three siblings, Sharon Kleys- teuber, Mary (Don) Boles, and James ( Wilma) McMillen. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 3, 2021, at Flanner Buchan- an–Speedway, 2950 N. High School Road, Indianapolis. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday at the fu- neral home. JAMES LARRY NELSON James Larry Nelson, 71, of Jasper, and formerly of Peters- burg, passed away on August 29, 2021. He was born November 6, 1949, in Oakland City, to the late Cecil and Donna (Akridge) Nelson. He attended Boonville High School and served in the Unit- ed States Army. He married his wife of 48 years, Pame- la Nelson, on December 23, 1972. He was an active mem- ber of the Petersburg First United Methodist Church, a volunteer for the Pike Coun- ty Christian Assistance and an avid golfer. He is survived by his son, Jeffrey (Mendy) Nelson, of Petersburg; grandsons, No- lan and Sam Nelson, of Pe- tersburg; and his sister, Ce- cilia Kay Nelson, of Boonville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pamela Ayn Nel- son; and his parents. A private family service will take place. In lieu of flowers, the fami- ly requests donations be made to the Petersburg First United Methodist Church, 801 E. Wal- nut St., Petersburg, IN 47567. Harris Funeral Home is en- trusted with his care. Services were at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 13, 2021, at Koehler Funeral Home in Boonville, with Pastor Paul Gates and Richard Comer of- ficiating. Burial followed at at Owensville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Boonville Church of the Nazarene or to Heart to Heart Hospice. CLAR A JANE WALLACE Clara Jane Wallace, 84, of Newburgh, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. She was born in Winslow on November 30, 1936, to the late William and Anna (Hat- field) Hall. She is survived by her chil- dren, Orman L. (Christy) Bro- shears, Kevin (Kelly) D. Bro- shears, Marvin D. Broshears, Jerry R. (Michele) Wallace, Kimberly S. Seibert and Kelly L. ( John) Avery; 19 grandchil- dren; several great-grandchil- dren; siblings, Robert Hall, Kenneth (Hope) Hall, Charles (Kay) Hall, Daniel Hall, Ethel (Richard) Comer; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ishmael Bro- shears; husband, Harold Wal- lace; son, Brian Broshears; daughter, Debbie Smith; son, Harold E. Wallace Jr; one granddaughter; and broth- ers, Samuel (Lee) Hall and Earl (Emma) Hall. LINDA F. DENT Linda F. Dent, 65, of Peters- burg, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021, at Golden Living Center in Petersburg. She was born January 10, 1956, in Gibson County to Ro- land and Ada (Hilborn) Mills. She had lived in Pike Coun- ty most of her life. She was a homemaker, and enjoyed sit- ting outside and watching peo- ple pass by her home. She is survived by her daughters, Kathy Dent, of Vin- cennes, and Stephanie Dent, of Jasper; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Alberta Hume and Doris Nev- ill, both of Oakland City, Betty Llamas, of Texas, and Brenda Abell, of Francisco; and broth- ers, Russell Henson and Ray- mond Mills, both of Peters- burg. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Sta- cey McGavock; five brothers; and one sister. A graveside service will be at 10 :30 a.m. CDT on Sat- urday, September 4, 2021, at Twin Oaks Cemetery in Pe- tersburg. There will be no public vis- itation. Corn-Colvin Funer- al Home in Oakland City has been entrusted with the ar- rangements. You may leave a message of sympathy or light a candle in memory of Linda at www. corncolvinfuneralhome.com. Corn-Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve Linda's family.