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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, December 15, 2021 A-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 SOMETHING NEWSWORTHY? CALL 812-354-8500 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. Stendal Community Create and Craft Night-The first Tuesday of each month, anytime between 6 -9 p.m. at St. Pe- ters Lutheran Church fellowship hall. Bring a craft, sewing, yarn or unfinished projects. Create and finish projects, and learn new ones while having fun. For more information, call Sherry Meyer at 812-457-9842. Indiana 15 Regional Planning Commission-Decem- ber 28 meeting of the Executive Board has been cancelled. Advance notice will be sent for the next scheduled meeting. Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Caregiver Sup- port Group– Memorial Hospital's Caring Hands Senior Services sponsors an Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Caregiver Support Group. Meeting dates have changed to the first Tuesday of every month. The next meeting is Tues- day, January 4, 2022, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Medical Arts Conference Center, located in the lower level of the Medical Arts Building at 721 W. 13th St. in Jasper. This support group allows 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 and 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. We will follow CDC guidelines for safe attendance; however, if you are part of the at-risk popu- lation for COVID-19, use discretion when deciding to attend. SANDR A (GULLEY) GENDREN Sandra (Gulley) Gendren, 57, of Francisco, went to her heavenly home on December 10, 2021, at Deaconess Gate- way Hospital, after a long bat- tle with COVID-19. She was born on October 21, 1964, in Princeton, to Jack Gulley and Gail Ash. She worked for her father for many years, and later, was a homemaker and caregiver for her grandmother and her mother. She was kindhearted and would help anyone if she could. She enjoyed watch- ing her great-nephews every chance she could. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. She is survived by her son, Jesse Ray Gendren, who she loved with all her heart and soul; her brother, Danny (Ti- na) Stone; her nieces and nephews, Amy McClellan, Ja- mie Gentry, Kimberly Dages, John Gulley, Tyler Gross and Sarah Sherwood; two step- children, Julisa Gendren and Donald Gendren; three step- brothers, Jerry ( Jonalyn) Ash, of Boonville, Kerry (Shannon) Ash, of Heilman, and Barry Ash, of Hatfield; and many great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Gulley; mother, Gail Ash; and broth- er, John Gulley. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Decem- ber 15, 2021, at Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Matt Mullen officiating. Buri- al will follow at Williams Cem- etery in Pike County. Private family visitation will be at 10 a.m., with public vis- itation from 11 a.m. until ser- vice time on Wednesday at the chapel. Friends and family may send messages of comfort to www.lambbasham.com. CAROL (ALPINE) FICKEL Carol (Alpine) Fickel, 92, of Oakland City, passed away De- cember 5, 2021. She was born on Dec. 25, 1928, in Evansville, to Russell and Marie Alpine. She had a passion for music and attended the Butler Uni- versity Jordan Conservato- ry of Music while staying in the upstairs quarters of the Benjamin Harrison home in Indianapolis. She taught pia- no and vocal lessons for ma- ny years, and had an operat- ic voice, having sung in many cantatas at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church and First General Baptist Church in Oakland City. She devot- ed her life to her only daugh- ter, Lisa, and caring for her parents. Her name was given in celebration to her by her parents with a birthdate on Christmas Day. Survivors include her daughter, Lisa Fickel; son- in-law, Glenn Leitzell; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Marie Alpine; and a brother, Harvey Alpine. No services will take place at this time. Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel is honored to assist Carol's family. Family and friends may send messages of comfort to www.lambbasham.com. GORDON R AY WELLS Gordon Ray Wells, 79, of Oakland City, entered rest on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, at his home. He was born on Oct. 14, 1942, in Gibson County, to Bill and LaVerne ( VanMeter) Wells. He was a lifelong member of Clark's Chapel Church. He was a retired farm implement salesman, as well as a Vietnam veteran serving in the Army. He was a lifetime member of the Somerville American Legion Post and DAV, also a member of Lynnville Masonic Lodge #396, and Scottish Rite Valley of Evansville. He loved taking golf cart rides with his dog. He will missed by numer- ous friends. He is survived by his daugh- ter, Sally (Fred) Smith, of Whiteland; five grandchil- dren; five great-grandchil- dren; and a brother, Marlin ( June) Wells, of Somerville. He was welcomed into heaven by his parents; infant daughter, Tamara; infant sis- ter, Sherlyn; and great-grand- children, Kain, Lucus and Hope. Services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, at Clark's Chapel Church, with Rev. Jeffrey Bryant officiat- ing. Burial will follow in Prov- idence Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time on Sat- urday at the church. Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel is honored to assist Gordon's family. Family and friends may send messages of comfort to www.lambbasham.com. LOREN R AY SA ALMAN Loren Ray Saalman, 80, passed away on December 7, 2021. He was born in St. Croix on December 30, 1940, son of John D. and Lillian E. (Keil- man) Saalman. He was a 1959 graduate of Oil Township High School. He had worked for Tell City Chair for over 34 years. He was self-employed with "Peel To Save" Fundraising for 10 years and had also worked se- curity at French Lick Hotel at the Dome. He had been a member of Evangelical United Church of Christ and had been attending Branchville United Church of Christ. He enjoyed playing golf, eu- chre and watching I.U. basket- ball, St. Louis Cardinals and Green Bay Packers. He always looked forward to spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his chil- dren, Beth Saalman, of Winslow, and Dwaine Ray (Denise) Saalman, of Fris- co, Texas; and one grandson, Jackson Ray Saalman. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Dolores Kel- lams and Dorothy Lynch; and a brother, Arlin "Bud" Saal- man. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. CST on Friday, Decem- ber 10, 2021, at Huber Funer- al Home, Tell Chapel, with Pastor Josh Harris officiat- ing. Burial followed in Walker Cemetery in Branchville. Visitation was from 10 a.m. until service time on Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Walker Cem- etery. Messages of condolence may be sent to www.huberfu- neralhome.net. On July 22, 1950, she mar- ried Ray Kamplain in Wash- ington. She worked at Uniroy- al and Nasco Industries in Washington before her retire- ment. A fter retirement, she worked at the Snack Shack in Washington. She was a beloved moth- er, great-grandmother, great- great-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, wife and friend during her 89 years of life. She had an unwavering devo- tion to her family; a stubborn, strong-willed and independent personality; and a love for gar- dening, cooking, sewing and raising of chickens. She is survived by her three children, Donna F. Gaines, of Washington, Kevin ( Jenni- fer) Kamplain, of Washing- ton, Paul (Kim) Kamplain, of Flat Rock, Ill.; six grand- children; 16 great-grandchil- dren; one great-great-grand- daughter; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray; her par- ents; her son-in-law, Mike Gaines; daughter-in-law, Jan- et Kamplain; grandson, David Kamplain; and all eight of her siblings. A funeral service was at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 10, 2021, at Goodwin Sievers Fu- neral Home in Washington, with Pastor Brent Cramer of- ficiating. Visitation was from 11 a.m. until service time on Friday at the funeral home. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial con- tributions be made direct- ly to the Gibson Family Cen- ter for Hospice Care, 400 8th Ave. Terre Haute, IN 47804 or to the Wheatland Christian Church, 330 IN-550 Wheat- land, IN 47597. Online condolences may be shared with the family at goodwinsievers.com. Good- win Sievers Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care of Rose and her fam- ily. SHERYL L. RISLEY Sheryl L. Risley, 65, of Winslow, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021, in Evans- ville. She was born to Billy Joe and Clarice (Masters) Wis- caver on March 15, 1956, in Jasper. She was a member of the Winslow High School Class of 1974. She loved animals and music. She put everything she had into raising her two sons and was always willing to help others. She loved nature and never missed a chance to at- tend a concert or go hiking, even up until her death. She grew up riding horses and competing in barrel races. She was a country girl who climbed the outside of water towers and whatever the guys could do, she could do better. She loved spending as much as she could with her boys and never left the house without her dogs. She carried a good energy about her and a smile wherever she went. She was a selfless woman who made a good impression on everyone she met. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her two sons, Adam (Leanna) Risley and Jesse Risley; three grand- children; great-grandchil- dren; sisters, Michelle and Sonya; mother, Clarice (Mas- ters) Wiscaver; and brother, Danny Wiscaver. She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Joe Wiscav- er; and brother, Bryan Wiscav- er. A Celebration of Life will be at a later date. Sympathy wishes may be made to the family at www. titzerfuneralhomes.com Ar- rangements are in the care of Titzer Family Funeral Homes. Thank You The family of Lisa Robling Miller would like to thank everyone who came to the visitation. Lamb-Basham funeral directors for all their kindness. Rev. Gene Burkhart for doing the funeral and all the prayers for her. The Glezen General Baptist Church for allowing us to use their fellowship hall for the dinner. All those who made and brought food. Thank you to the ladies who served at the dinner and cleaned up afterwards. Steve Miller and family, Jon Robling, Tricia Lamar and family, and Debbie Coleman and family PEACE of MIND Let our 130 years of experience aid you in your selection of a meaningful memorial. SCHUM MONUMENTS, INC. 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