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Obituaries Ron A. Traylor Ron A. "Buster" Traylor, 54, of Jasper, passed away at 4:01 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013, in Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper. Ron has been a resident of the Providence Home in Jasper for the past 10 years after suffering a stroke. He was born in Jasper Oct. 1, 1959, to Ron and Eula (Craney) Traylor. Ron attended Pike Central High School and had worked in construction for several years. Buster enjoyed the outdoors, riding horses, camping, fishing and hunting, and friends. Surviving are a son, Trevor Owen Traylor, of Velpen; parents, Ron and Eula Traylor, of Jasper; companion, Lela Traylor, of Velpen; one sister, Jacque (Michael) Kemp, of Jasper; several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death was one son, Lance. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013, at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper, with Rev. Darrell Land officiating. Burial will follow in St. Martin's Cemetery, Whitfield, Ind. Visitation was from 28 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013, at Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper. Sara J. Siever Sara J. Siever, 88, of Washington, Ill., died at 11:55 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013, at Rosewood Care Center in Peoria, Ill. She was born on June 3, 1925, in Tamalco Township, Ill. to George H. and Florence Ulmet Thomason. She married Warren Henry Siever on Jan. 30, 1943, in St. Louis, Mo. He preceded her in death on Jan. 20, 2005, in Peoria. Also preceding her in death were her parents; two brothers, Raymond and June; one sister, Lorraine; and one infant son, Lloyd Earl Siever. Sara is survived by three daughters; Beverly (James) Shoup, of Washington, Ind., Judy (Rick) Jarvis, of Peoria Heights, Ill., and Susan (Paul) Randle, of Normal, Ill.; four sons, Dennis Siever and Michael Siever, both of Peoria, Ill., Brad (Romau) Siever and Norman Siever, PEACE of MIND Let our 125 years of experience aid you in your selection of a meaningful memorial. SCHUM MONUMENTS, INC. Dale, Indiana www.SchumMonuments.com 937-4921 Local Representative RONALD WOODS 789-2009 both of Washington. Ill.; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Sara was a loving mother who devoted her time to raising her children. She loved cooking and baking, especially apple and pumpkin pies. She also enjoyed gardening. She was a member of the Washington Garden Club. She was also a member of Washington Christian Church. Funeral services were Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013, at 10 a.m. at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington, Ill., with Pastor Jeff Browning officiating. Visitation was from 5-7 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Burial was in Hillcrest Memory Gardens in Morton, Ill. Memorial contributions may be made to Washington Christian Church, Washington, Ill. Sara's memorial website may be found at www.deitersfuneralhome.com where condolences may be sent to the family. Jerry Ray Besing Jerry Ray Besing, 77, of Oakland City, entered rest on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh. He was born on Jan. 16, 1936, in Buckskin, to Norman and Thelma (Grimwood) Besing. Jerry was married to Ramona Marlene Besing for 50 years and she preceded him in death, along with his parents; brother, Donald Besing; and sister, Norma Lee Wallace. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and retired as a construction worker and laborer from Laborer's Union local # 561. He also had a lawn mowing business with the help of his sons and grandsons. After retirement he enjoyed helping others and attending his grandson's ball games. He was a lifelong member of St. John's Church of Buckskin. Surviving are sons, Michael E. (Becky) Lenart, of Powell, Wyo. and Jeffrey S. Besing, of Palestine, Ill., Victor G. and Kelly J. Besing, of Oakland City; brothers, Larry Paul (Judy) Besing, of Elberfeld, and Jimmy (Beverly) Besing, of Evansville; sister, Doris Jean Campbell, of Oakland City; six grandchildren, Kristina R. Naney, Gavin S., Christopher J., Trenton J., Koleton J. and Dylan R. Besing; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Nov. 13, A-3 Wednesday, November 13, 2013 2013, at 1 p.m. at St. John's Church in Buckskin, with Rev. Jason Ford officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation was from 58 p.m. Tuesday at LambBasham Memorial Chapel, and from noon until services on Wednesday at the church. Family and friends may send messages of comfort to www.lambbasham.com Esther Elizabeth Jacobs Esther Elizabeth Jacobs, 95, a former New Castle resident, died Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013, at Forum at The Crossing in Indianapolis. She was born Aug. 8, 1918, in Winslow to Luther and Ethel Hale, and graduated from Winslow High School in 1935, Indiana University in 1939 and married Leque Jacobs in 1940. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leque G. Jacobs; her parents, Luther and Ethel Hale; siblings, Ruth Hale Garrison, Velma Hale Pancake, Mary Hale Richardson, Dr. Harry Hale and Margaret Hale Williams. Surviving are her children, Anne Lowder, Susan Clemons, John Jacobs and Richard Jacobs; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Forum at the Crossing Memory Care staff for their standard of care during the past two years for Esther, and Seasons Hospice for helping the family through this difficult process. A very special thank you to Megan Greeley, who tirelessly provided loving care for Esther during her long illness and became a special friend to the family. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle, with Rev. Ken Williamson officiating. Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery. Friends may call from noon until the time of service on Saturday. Condo- lences may be expressed or share a memory of Esther at www.hinsey-brown. com. James L. Brown James L. Brown, 88, formerly of Haines City, Fla., died at 7;15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013, at his daughter's residence in Otwell. Born in Vincennes, April 4, 1925, he was the son of Roy E. and Alvina C. (Tiemer) Brown. Brown, a World War II veteran, was a former truck broker. Surviving are a son, Michael L. Brown; two daughters, Judy McLain and Debra K. Walk; a stepson, Bob Mims; a stepdaughter, Rosemary Dean; one grandchild; two stepchildren; one great-grandchild; and two stepgrandchildren. Burial will be at a later date. Harris Funeral Home in Petersburg will be in charge of arrangements. charles a. garris Charles A. Garris, 81, of Otwell, died at 2:41 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Evansville. He was born in Pike County Feb. 25, 1932, the son of Chester and Alice M. (Johnson) Garris. He married Iris M. Smith and she preceded him in death in 1979. He was formerly employed as an operator for Natural Gas Corp. He was a member of Algiers United Methodist Church Surviving are his companion, Betty Fulcher; a son, Rev. Wes Garris; a sister, Kathryn Huebner; five grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Three brothers, Don, Bill and James Garris; two sisters, Wilma Wheeler and Helen Ruth Garris, and one great-grandchild, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. EST, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, at Harris Funeral Home in Petersburg, with Rev. Mike Atkins officiating. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Algiers United Methodist Church. Jeffrey L. Slunder Jeffrey L. Slunder, 55, of Decatur, IIl., was welcomed by his Heavenly Father on Nov. 4, 2013. He had fought the good fight nearly 10 years. He was born Aug. 12, 1958, to James Elmo and Lena (Beadles) Slunder, formerly of Arthur, Ind. He was the grandson of Miniard and Mabel Beadles, and Guy and Amanda Slunder, all of Stendal, Ind. His parents and grandparents preceded him in death. He married Michele Moody on Aug. 1, 1987, and she survives. He recently retired from Caterpillar Tractor Company where he worked as an Engineering Manager. Other survivors include a son, James Evan and a daughter, Vanessa Slunder, both of Decatur, Ill.; and a sister, Patty Gregg and her husband Larry, of Cisco, Ill. A service to celebrate Jeff's life was Friday, Nov. 8, 2013, at the Lampstand Presbyterian Church, with Pastor Jack Pitzer officiating. Visitation was Thursday evening at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home at Mt. Zion and he was laid to rest in the Mt. Zion Township Cemetery. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com. Dorothy "Maxine" Postin Maxine Postin, 92, of Boonville, died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013. She was born in Pike County Jan. 26, 1921, the daughter of Print and Stella (Bellamy) Roberts. She was a lifelong member of the Hatfield Bethel Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 78 years, Lester Postin; three children, Trudy Woods and David Postin, both of Boonville, and Hibbitt Postin, of Linton; and granddaughters, Robin Postin and Emily Jones. Surviving are four sons, Shelby, Jim, George and Eddie Postin, all of Boonville; four daughters, Dana Carter, of Petersburg, Marlene Meredith, of Reed, Ky., Carol Fulkerson, of Boonville, and Karla Fetter, of Newburgh; and a sister, Noralea (Bud) Fitzgerald, of Washington. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013, at Bradley's Colonial Chapel in Boonville. Visitation was Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013, from 4-8 p.m. and will be one hour prior to service. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials contributions may be made to Hatfield Bethel Church or Pet Therapy Department at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital. 2001 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260. Condolences to the family can be sent online to www.bradleyscc.com ROGER ROMINE Roger Romine, 68, of Petersburg died at 9:35 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11 at Memorial Hospital in Jasper. He was born March 6, 1945 in Anderson to Keith and Doris (Wheeler) Romine. Roger was a retired truck driver. He is survived by a son, Brian of Stendal; a daughter, Patsy of Oskaloosa, IA; two sisters, Penny Barkley of Huntingburg and Rita of Indiana; three brothers, Donovan of Benson, AZ; Rodney of Anderson and Kevin Nalley of Duff, and one grandson. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15 at Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg. Visitation will be noon to 2 p.m. Friday at Nass & Son Chapel. Interment will follow two weeks later at Sunset Cemetery in Winslow. 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