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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, March 16, 2022 B-3 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 Every Monday at 5 p.m. Thank You Love, Love, Don Burkhart, Don Burkhart, Chris, Anisia and Jackson Burkhart, Chris, Anisia and Jackson Burkhart, Brad, Michelle and Max Burkhart, Brad, Michelle and Max Burkhart, and Nick, Sara and Chloe Willis and Nick, Sara and Chloe Willis The family of Vicky Sue Burkhart would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers, and love shown to us during the passing of our mother. We appreciate the cards, flowers, keepsakes, and food provided. We would like to send a special thank you to Memorial Hospital and health Care Center, Dr. Mark Luff, and Dr. Brian Woebkenberg for the great care and time given to our mother during her health battles, Pike County EMS, Harris Funeral Home for the arrangements and service, First Church of God for the meal after the service, and Pastor Don Fausnaugh for the support and eulogy. Lastly, to anyone who loved our mother like their own. She was truly touched by your friendship and love. We Thank you all so much! Vicky Sue Burkhart Vicky Sue Burkhart 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 JOHNNY E. MITCHELL Johnny E. Mitchell, 58, of Jasper, passed away March 8, 2022, in Jasper. He was born July 20, 1963 to Robert and Roberta (Mon- hollen) Mitchell, in Williams- burg, Ky. He had worked many years for Masterbrand Decora in Jasper. He was a proud mem- ber of the American Legion, Dubois County Conservation Council, and the Huntingburg Conservation Club. He is survived by Dawn Mitchell; daughters, Aman- da (David) Mathias, Saman- tha (Nick) Henson, Jessica ( Josh) Miller, Sara Mitchell, and Elizabeth Mitchell; sever- al grandchildren; step daugh- ters, Adrienne McGhee and Breanne Gudorf; and broth- er-in-law, Mike (Chad Brian) Voegerl. He is preceded in death by his parents. Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. EST on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at the Huntingburg Conservation Club, located at 8728 S. 100 W. Ferdinand, IN 47532. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until service time, at the Huntingburg Conservation Club. For those sending flowers or gifts please use Gelhausen Flowers and Gifts located in Huntingburg. Harris Funer- al Home in Petersburg, is en- trusted his with care. JEROME BOWLING Jerome "Jerry" Michael Bowling, 76, passed away at his Montgomery residence on March 12, 2022. He was born in Washing- ton on September 29, 1945, to Joseph Ivan and Nellie Es- telle (Swann) Bowling. On March 20, 1971, he married Jane (Nolley) Bowling and she survives. He served his country hon- orably in the United States Air Force and was a Viet Nam vet- eran. He also served in the In- diana National Guard. He was retired from Crane where he was an electronics technician. He also drove a truck for Tom- my Evans. A man of various in- terests, he enjoyed his gun col- lection, playing video games, and collecting eagles. He was a member of the Washing- ton Conservation Club, a past commander of the Washing- ton American Legion, and a member of the Washington VFW. Those who now cherish his memory include his wife, Jane; sons, Robert Eugene "Ge- no" Bowling, of Vincennes, Karl Shawn ( Johanna Ward) Bowling, of Washington, and Shane Anthony (Holly) Bowl- ing, of Heltonville; five grand- children; four step-grandchil- dren; one great-grandchild; one step-great-grandchild; his siblings: Edward Bowling, of Petersburg and Margaret Ann Bowman, of Washington; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his broth- er, Karl Francis Bowling. Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at the Ed L. Lee Mor- tuary, North Chapel North Chapel, 620 East Viola Ave- nue, Washington, Pastor Tim Baxter will officiate. Wash- ington American Legion and Washington VFW will accord military rites. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, at the Ed L. Lee Mortuary. Burial will be at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to either the Disabled American Veterans at 25 NW 11th Street, Washington, IN 47501, or the Washington Con- servation Club at 350 West 150 South, Washington, IN 47501. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.edl- eemortuary.com ELEANOR LOUISE BELLAMY Eleanor 'Boots' Louise Bel- lamy, 89, of Ayrshire commu- nity, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 12, 2022. She was born November 6, 1932, to George and Lottie (Crow) Blacketer in Winslow. A 1949 Winslow High School graduate, she attended and was a member of Ayrshire Valley General Baptist Church for 89 years. She was a mem- ber of the church's Ladies Mis- sionary Society and was a pi- anist for the church for many years. She also taught Sunday School and enjoyed singing. Her personal relation- ship with Jesus Christ was expressed to others by her words and acts of generosity and kindness. She was a member of the Jefferson Twp. (Otwell) Com- munity Center. She was employed at The Press-Dispatch for more than 40 years, prior to retiring in 2017. She is survived by her daughters, Suzanne ( Wayne) Cooper, of St. Louis, Mo. and Angela ( John) Heuring, of Petersburg; son, John Alan, of Ayrshire community; grandchildren, Jennifer ( Jason) Teemer, Amanda(Chris) Becker and Jonathan Cooper, all of St. Louis; and four great- grandchildren, Lelaina, Elias and Blakely Becker and Weston Teemer, all of St. Louis. She was preceded in death by her parents, one half-sister, and her husband, John W. Bel- lamy. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 17 at 3 p.m. EST with visitation from noon to 3 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home in Petersburg, with Rev. Frank Coleman officiating. In- ternment will be at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. AREA HAPPENINGS Petersburg Senior Citizen Will be Offering Senior a Lunch Menu–Petersburg Senior Citizen will be offer- ing seniors lunch on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to ? At the Petersburg court house basement, 801 Main Street. March 16: Meat Loaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Salad and Hummingbird Cake. March 23: Chili Soup, Cheese and Crackers and Cherry Cheese Dessert. March 30 : Beef Roast, Potatoes and Carrots, Slaw and Dessert. The Executive Board of Indiana 15 Regional Plan - ning Commission—Will meet in-person on Tuesday, March 22, at 6:00 pm (local time). The Executive Board will meet in executive session at 5:30 p.m. the same night to discuss staff planning. For additional information, please call Indiana 15 RPC at 812-367-8455. 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, CLOSED–Oak Grove Clothing Bank in Oakland City is now closed. No other free clothing bank location available in Oakland City. Winslow Alcoholics Anonymous–will meet every Tues- day at 7:30 p.m. Call 812-789 -8535 for location of the meet- ing. 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. Marine and FMF Corpsmen Breakfast–have break- fast at 9 a.m. every Friday morning at Dot's Cafe in Vin- cennes. Dots is located at 101 Busseron St. which is one block north of the west end of Main St. All Marines and FMF Corpsmen welcome. For more information, contact Robert Campbell at 812-743-2812. 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. For more information about Perina- tal Loss Support, contact Theresa O'Bryan, Pastoral Care, at 812-996 -0219 or tobryan@mhhcc.org. Stendal Community Create and Craft Night–The first Tuesday of each month, anytime between 6 -9 p.m., at St. Peters Lutheran Church fellowship hall. Bring a craft, sew- ing, 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. 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." Call for the next five-week program. Pro- grams will be at 6:30 p.m. in Memorial Hospital and Health Care Centers Chapel. This program is free and space is limited. Pre-registration is necessary, call 812-996 -0219. Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Caregiver Sup- port Group–Memorial Hospital's Caring Hands Senior Ser- vices sponsors an Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care- giver Support Group. Meeting dates have changed to the first Tuesday of every month, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Medical Arts Conference Center, located in the lower lev- el of the Medical Arts Building at 721 W. 13th St. in Jasper. For more information, visit Memorial Hospital's website at www.mhhcc.org and click on "Classes and Events." If you would like more information on dementia and being a care- giver, call 812-996 -0218. Pre-registration is not necessary. Living with COPD–If you or if someone you care for is living with COPD, join us for an educational meeting on the second Tuesday of each month, from noon-1:30 p.m. in the Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center Mary Pot- ter Meeting Room, located inside the hospital at 800 W 9th St., Jasper, IN. For more information, visit Memorial Hospi- tal's website atwww.mhhcc.org and click on "Classes and Events," or call 812-996 -5232 or 812-996 -1528. Pre-registra- tion is not necessary, and there is no cost to attend. COURTNEY I. TOLER Courtney Ilene Toler, 27, passed away at her home in Pe- tersburg, March 14, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born in Terre Haute on December 3, 1994, to Boyd and Tonja (Edrington) Toler. She enjoyed drawing, espe- cially butterflies and flowers. She was an avid collector of Ty Beanie Boos with a collection of over 200. She was a faithful member of the Otwell Bible Baptist Church. She never missed a service unless she was physi- cally unable to attend. She was known for her strong faith in God which gave her a fierce de- termination to face any adversi- ty that came her way. Possess- ing a sweet disposition, she was loved by all who knew her. Those who now mourn Courtney's passing include her parents, Boyd and Tonja Toler, of Petersburg; her broth- er, Caleb Toler and his fiancée, Kristen Keelan, both of Mur- freesboro, Tennessee; grand- parents, John and Betty Tol- er, of Petersburg, and Joy and Frank Richard, of Washington; and great-grandmother, Stella Toler, of Petersburg. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Edward Boyd Edrington. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2022, at the Otwell Bible Bap- tist Church, 4995 North Coun- ty Road 850 East, Otwell, In- diana 47564, with Pastor Scott Fulcher officiating. Visitation for will be 11 a.m. until time of service, at the church. Her Interment will be in the McClure Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Courtney's memory to the Otwell Bible Baptist Church at PO Box 154, Otwell, Indi- ana 47564. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.edl- eemortuary.com The staff of the Ed Lee Mor- tuary is honored to have been entrusted with her arrange- ments. The Experts Are More Affordable Than You Might Think. Whether you're looking for a quick replacement or the benefits of an advanced, high-efficiency system, Carrier has the solution to fit your budget and comfort needs. ©Carrier Corporation 12/2016. HIGH EFFICIENCY COMFORT YOUR WAY 812-743-2382 303 Breckinridge Rd, Monroe City Email: perryshvac@gmail.com Craig Perry Vance Perry Chase Perry HEATING & AIR-CONDITIONING Perry ' s LLC Serving the area since 1950. Perry ' s Perry ' s Alpha Delta Chapter March meeting The Alpha Delta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Soci- ety International met March 8, in Washington. The host- esses were Janet Eaton, Ala- na Thompson, Carol Olsen, and the Washington teachers and retirees. Twenty members were in attendance. President Joan Weathers opened the meeting by reading an old Irish blessing. The hostesses were thanked for their work in planning the meeting. The Collect was read in unison be- fore the delicious meal. Preceding the business meeting, Ruthanne Bur- khart presented a Ceremo- ny of Remembrance for Ed- na Ruth Jackman. She was a loyal member of DKG for 60 years, and she will be greatly missed. The ceremony ended with a choral reading of "She Taught Me" and the reading of a thank you letter from Ruth's daughter. A fter the business meeting, Janet Eaton told members sev- eral stories on the origin of the Blarney Stone, and that kiss- ing it will give a person the gift of gab. Then each member had a "piece of the Blarney Stone" with her name on it to pass right and left, while Alana Thompson read about St. Pat- rick. Carol Olsen passed out a list of questions about the col- or "green." Rhonda York got the most answers correct and was awarded the door prize. The next meeting will be on May 3, at the home of Joan Weathers with North Daviess teachers and retirees as host- esses. Pike County Farm Bureau offering $1,000 Scholarship The Pike County Farm Bu- reau is offering a $1,000 Schol- arship. Applications are due to the Pike County Farm Bu- reau office on or before April 15, 2022. Applicants should mail the application to 201 E. Main Street, Petersburg, IN 47567 or hand delivered to the Petersburg Farm Bureau office. If you choose to deliv- er the application, hand it di- rectly to Denise Ballard or an- other Farm Bureau represen- tative inside the office. Do not email the application or try to submit online. For more infor- mation, call 812-354-8488.