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South Gibson Star-Times Front Tuesday, Feburar y 1, 2022 A-3 Something Newsworthy? Email editor@ sgstartimes.com PLUNGE Continued from page 1 Obituaries NORMA MARIE CALLIS Norma Marie (Allmon) Callis, 73, of Fort Branch, lost her battle with pancreatic can- cer at Good Samaritan Home and Rehabilitation Center on Thursday evening, January 20, 2022, and went to be with her parents and other family in Heaven. She was born July 7, 1948, to Paul "Junior" James and Wil- ma Ruth (Hensley) Allmon at Princeton Hospital. She graduated from Fort Branch High School in 1966. She attended Lockyear Col- lege before finally obtaining her BS in business, with a concentration in accounting, from Oakland City University on May 3, 1997. She was a faithful Christian and member of Enon General Baptist Church. She loved to help people and did mission trips to Honduras to assist in any capacity she was able. As was her father, she was a charter member of the Opti- mist International Club of Fort Branch, helping to serve in the community. She was also an environmental activist. She enjoyed travel, art, reading, knitting and crochet- ing (which she did as gifts for members of the church with new births, children and oth- ers), and gardening to men- tion some. She was loved and adored tremendously and will be missed a great deal. She is at peace with the Lord, without anymore pain and suffering. She is survived by her daughter, Dana Diane (Ritchie) Julian Gore; a son, Glenn Callis; grandchildren, Kayley (Zach) Sherman Dis- ney, and Alyssa (Danny) Sher- man Robbins; great-grandchil- dren, Lane and Micah Rob- bins, Makenna Gore; sister, Carolyn Callis; a nephew, Mat- thew Callis; and other dear family members. A Celebration of Life will be at 3 p.m. on February 5, 2022, at Enon General Bap- tist Church in Princeton. Donations in her honor should be directed to Enon General Baptist Church. Fort Branch, with Dr. Kath- ryn Webb officiating. Burial was at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Fort Branch. Visitation was from 10 a.m. until service time on Friday at the funeral home. Donations in his honor can be made to Gideons Interna- tional. Expressions of sympa- thy can be made at stodghill- funeralhome.com. HAROLD L. COLEMAN Harold L. Coleman, 88, of Haubstadt, passed away Jan- uary 20, 2022. He was born in Gibson County, July 22, 1933 to Paul D. and Ermadall (Callis) Cole- man. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from April 7, 1954 — April 6, 1956. He returned from ser- vice to marry the love of his life, Sharon Coleman, on Feb. 16, 1957. He was a member of New Liberty Church, the Ma- sonic Lodge and a proud Ken- tucky Colonel. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Coleman; daughters, Tonja (Paul) Beuligmann and Tamara Cox; brother, Don- nie (Doris) Coleman; sister- in-law, Betty Coleman; five grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Richard Coleman. A military graveside ser- vice was in the afternoon on Monday, Jan. 24, at Owens- ville Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to New Liberty Church, mail to PO Box 518 Owens- ville, IN 47665. MICHAEL J. FRENCH Michael J. French, of Fort Branch, passed away Satur- day morning, Jan. 22, 2022, at Premier Healthcare in New Harmony. He was the son of the late Doyle French, of Fort Branch. He was a life member of the Fort Branch VFW Post 2714 Auxiliary and the NR A. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Joan (Utley) French; his mother, Irene (Taylor) French, of St. Petersburg, Fla.; sister, Marilyn (Tom) Shay, of Dardanelle, Ark.; a niece; four nephews; a God- child; brother-in-law, Gary (Connie) Utley, of Evansville; sister-in-law, Donna (Paul) Stone, of Auburn, Ga.; and three cousins. The funeral was Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022. Graveside ser- vices were at 11:30 a.m., at Walnut Hill Cemetery, Fort Branch. Fellowship and lunch followed afterwards at VFW Post 2714, 7164 US -41 South, in Fort Branch. In lieu of flowers, dona- tions to the Maumee Baptist Church, of Johnson, is pre- ferred. Expressions of sympa- thy can be made at stodghill- funeralhome.com. Independent Insurance Agent 812-483-4670 • Haubstadt • bill.yarbor@twc.com CALL: Bill Yarbor Are You Adequately Covered? A new year means changes to Medicare premiums, deductibles, copays and benefi ts! Bill Yarbor, experienced insurance agent can help you make sure you are adequately covered. Medicare Supplement Insurance, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part-D prescription drug plans. LOUIE CAMPBELL Sales Professional lcampbell@sfaulknerauto.com CALL OR TEXT 812-899-6267 @LouieYourCarGuy HWY. 64 W. PRINCETON Looking for a Great Deal On Your Next Vehicle? Karan Thacker Owner 704 E. Haub Street Haubstadt, IN 47639 THACKER TAX SERVICE 906 Blackfoot Drive Fort Branch, IN 47648 812-615-0071 (office) 812-789-3852 (cell) kthacker01@gmail.com camper for 10 years," he said. "It changed my personality. When I first came here I was an angry, upset kid. Camp re- ally helped me get out of that, to be more positive, and look at the good things in life." "The scholarships subsi- dize camps for military fam- ilies and three lower rates, so that families can pay what they can afford," said Engage- ment and Development Di- rector Heather Pierce, who added, "this was the largest plunge to date, and this year's top fundraiser Roger Green- walt raised $2,000. "Big picture, we try to help kids be more independent, more confident, make more friends. They take home things that will stay with them throughout their life," said Pierce. Jordan Sexstone, of Ohio, called it an important cause. "Camp is great. It's an awe- some experience, and the ability to give kids a chance to do that is priceless." JOHN W. DIERLAM John W. Dierlam, 79, of Fort Branch, passed away surrounded by family at Dea- coness Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. He was born to the late Rus- sell and Mae Pauline (McIl- ree) Dierlam on Oct. 1, 1942, in Princeton. He graduated from Fort Branch High School in 1961. On Feb. 27, 1965, he mar- ried Judith Graham, of Fort Branch. He was a member of the Francisco General Baptist Church and filled the pulpit there many times as a supply pastor. He was a member of the Gideons International for many years and served sev- eral offices including distrib- uting bibles throughout Gib- son County. He truly enjoyed watching Mount Carmel Ac- es sporting events, includ- ing, his grandson playing foot- ball and his granddaughter's cheer-leading. He also liked to travel to St. Louis, where he would watch performanc- es at the Muny Theatre. He is survived by his lov- ing wife of 56 years, Judy; son, Gregory, of St. Charles, Mo.; daughter, Shelly (Shaun) Har- ris, of Mount Carmel, Ill.; three grandchildren; broth- er, James ( Jeanie) Dierlam, of Francisco; aunt, Aline Huey, of Kenai, Alaska; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were at 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, at Stodghill Funeral Home in Bobby Racey, Katie Healy, Iain Schoular and Kenny Eddmenson do a tip off into the lake, in a Space-Jam- themed plunge Saturday. Sarah Hooper, Stephanie Peddie and Mallory Webb wave to the crowd before diving into the frozen lake, at YMCA Camp Carson Saturday. Kristy Hamilton, Alex Lewis, Andrea Sutton and Megan Davids Polar Plunged as a group, Saturday at YMCA Camp Carson. Steve Witting, Rodgers Greenawalt and Jim Sexstone meet firefighters at the edge of the ice, during their Po- lar Plunge, to benefit Camp Carson, Saturday. JOHN W. DIERLAM John W. Dierlam, 79, of Fort Branch, died at Deacon- ess Gateway Hospital, in New- burgh, Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. He was born Oct. 1, 1942, in Princeton, to Russell and Mae Pauline (McIlree) Dierlam. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Judy; son, Grego- ry, of St. Charles, Mo.; daugh- ter, Shelly (Shaun) Harris, of Mount Carmel, Ill.; grandchil- dren; brother, James ( Jean- ie) Dierlam, of Francisco; ex- tended family and friends. Funeral service was at 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 28, at Stodghill Funeral Home, in Fort Branch. Burial followed at Walnut Hill Cemetery, in Fort Branch. Visitation was from 10 a.m. to service hour, at the funer- al home. Expressions of sympathy can be made at stodghillfu- neralhome.com.