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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, May 24, 2017 D-9 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 SEE THE IN LOVING MEMORY PAGE on the next page ALLEEN WIGGS SCANLON Alleen Wiggs Scanlon entered into her heavenly home on Saturday, May 20, 2017. She was born July 21, 1924, at Littles, Ind., five miles from Petersburg. At the age of 13, she and her parents moved to Muncie, where she attended Muncie Central High School and graduated in 1941 at age 17. A fter graduation, she and her parents moved to New Albany. In 1943, she met Thomas E. Scanlon and they were married in 1944. Alleen's first employment in New Albany was with Judge D. Kirke Hedden. Later, she became secretary for John A. Cody, Jr. (this was home of Justice Sherman Minton) for 7 years. Years later, she became secretary for two Methodist District Superin- tendents for 12 years, Rev. Kenneth Forbes and Rev. Merlin Schwein. She was a 70 -plus year member of Cen- tenary United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school for many years and was president of United Methodist Women for eight years. She greatly enjoyed chil- dren's Bible School held at Centenary for many years. Alleen was Past Regent of Pi- ankeshaw Chapter of DAR and 70 -plus year member of Beta Sigma Phi. She was also a member of the Cote- rie Club of New Albany. Al- leen was the author of sev- eral published books of po- etry and was nominated for Poet Laureate of Indiana. These endeavors gave her great joy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Earl Scanlon; and grandson, Drew Thomas Miller. Survivors include her daughter, Susan Rebec- ca ( John) Dedman; grand- daughter, Carrie Eliza- beth (Tony) Dunham; two great-granddaugh- ters, Elizabeth Brooke ( John) Sparks and MaKay- la Rebecca Ritchey; and one great-grandson, Cody Thomas Ritchey. It was her wish to have a funeral service at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 24, 2017, in the Kraft Spring Street Chapel, with private burial in Fairview Cemetery, New Albany. Contributions in remem- brance of Alleen should be given to Centenary United Methodist Church, 309 E. Spring Street, New Albany. Online condolences may be made to www.kraftfuner- alservice.net. JEAN M. WILLIS Jean M. Willis, 88, of In- dianapolis, entered rest on Sunday, May 14, 2017, at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis. She was born on March 31, 1929, in Winslow to Pren- tis and Nellie Selby. She is survived by her husband, Burtis Willis, of Indianapolis; son, Eugene (Ginger) Willis, of Indianap- olis; daughters, Sandra Nulf and Peggy (Ronald) Marks, both of Springhill, Fla.; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Private graveside ser- vices were Thursday, May 18,2017, at Williams Ceme- tery near Oakland City. Lamb-Basham Memorial is assisting the family with services. Family and friends may send messages of com- fort to www.lambbasham. com. ARTHUR DALE BECK Arthur "Art" Dale Beck, 93, of Washington, passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side. He was born December 30, 1923, in Petersburg, to Walter and Ethel (Gross) Beck. He was a lifelong mem- ber of the American Legion, VFW and Moose Lodge. Arthur was married to Mildred L. (Mahan) Beck for 32 years; she passed away May 15, 2013. He was also preceded in death by brothers, William, Harold and Walter Beck, Jr.; and sister, Hilda Harrell. He is survived by his chil- dren, Barry (Tina) Beck, of Cape Coral, Fla., Antho- ny (Susan) Beck, Suzanne Shipley and Dawn Beck, all of Indianapolis; sev- en grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Services were at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2017, at Harris Funeral Home in Pe- tersburg, with Rev. Ronald Ficklin officiating. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cem- etery in Washington. Visi- tation was from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Harris Fu- neral Home. CLETUS R AY KOELLING Cletus Ray Koelling, 69, of Somerville, entered rest on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at Deaconess Gateway Hospi- tal in Newburgh. He was born on Sept. 3, 1947, in Evansville to Carl and Myrl (Tharp) Koelling. Cletus had worked sever- al years at Elberfeld Block Company, and retired from A zteca Milling in Evans- ville. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Brenda (Bell) Koelling; daughter, Lori (Randy) Hollander, of Mack- ey; brother, Carl Delbert (Patty) Koelling, of Somer- ville; sister Mary (Robert) Frye, of Patoka; two grand- children; one great-grand- child and several nieces and nephews. Services were at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2017, at Lamb-Basham Me- morial Chapel, with burial in Somerville Cemetery. Rev. Kirk Horstmeyer officiated. Visitation was from 10 a.m. until services on Saturday at the Chapel. Family and friends may send messages of comfort to www.lambbasham.com. ARLENE M. HARKER Arlene M. Harker, 83, of Washington, went to her Heavenly Home while sur- Augusta Cemetery Annual Business Meeting MONDAY, MAY 29 Immediately following ceremony All contributions for the cemetery upkeep will be gratefully appreciated. ANNUAL COOK-OUT Board of Trustees: Jerry Barrett, Allen Aust and Bill Ross To the friends and families of Barrett Bethel Cemetery, the Board of Trustees will have our EVERYONE WELCOME. Hamburgers and drinks furnished. Bring your own lawn chairs and a covered dish. Monday, May 29 (Memorial Day) The cook-out will be at the cemetery and will start after the Veterans ceremony. Donations for the care and upkeep of our cemetery are needed. Please send your donation to: Connie Reed 6332 N. 850 E. Otwell, IN 47564 For more information, contact: Connie Reed 812-259-1277 OR Dorothy Traylor 812-354-2548 Ivy public cemetery Martin Cemetery Donations may be sent to: Sue Houchin P.O. Box 132, Monroe City, IN 47557 or call 812-890-3208 Checks payable to: Martin Cemetery I want to thank everyone who donated to the cemetery fund in the past, but we are in need of your donations again this year to keep the cemetery looking nice. It costs a lot to pay someone to mow the cemetery and I know we all like to see it looking nice where our loved ones are laid to rest. We appreciate anything you can give! NEW LIBERTY CEMETERY COE Donations needed for the upkeep and mowing of the cemetery. Donations may be sent to: Dave Nalley 2594 E. County Road 800 S. Oakland City, IN 47660 Make checks payable to: New Liberty Cemetery For more info, call 812-215-9592. Spurgeon Cemetery We need your donations to keep our loved ones' place of rest in good condition. e Trustees will be at the cemetery on Friday, May 26 through Memorial Day, May 29. You can also mail your donations to: Spurgeon Cemetery at Ivan Mason 7050 S. State Rd. 61, Winslow, IN 47598 Trustees David Yager, David Williams, and Ivan Mason ank you for your continued support, SUNSET CEMETERY If anyone is interested in making donations to Sunset Cemetery, you may send them to: Patti Barnett 1585 N. County Road. 500 E. Winslow, IN 47598 We will also be collecting during Memorial Day weekend at the cemetery. All donations are greatly appreciated. We would like to thank Julian's Mowing Service and others for always keeping the cemetery looking beautiful. You may contact Greg Poehlein at 812-789-5405 for more information pertaining to the purchase of plots. needs funds for the upkeep of the cemetery. Donations would be very much appreciated. Walnut Hills Cemetery, c/o Forest Radcliff, 1108 N. Vincennes Ave., Petersburg, IN 47567 Trustees: Forest Radcliff & Dickey Carey IOOF Walnut Hills Cemetery SEND DONATIONS TO: Williams Cemetery West Highway 56, Bowman, IN Carol Moore 2614 W. St. Rd. 56 Petersburg, IN 47567 812-354-6634 Jerry Johnson 3728 W. St. Rd. 56 Petersburg, IN 47567 812-354-6779 Ronnie Brown 2710 W. St.Rd. 56 Petersburg, IN 47567 812-354-8321 Donations may be sent to: We have started mowing. Some things are blooming – dandelions are out. If you watch the cemetery, you can see it's very pretty all year long because you care and support its upkeep. Please help again. 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 rounded by family on May 12, 2017, while at Eastgate Manor. She was born on Septem- ber 12, 1933, to the late El- den and Hazel Evans in Winslow. She graduated high school from Winslow in 1952. She is preceded in death by Harley Killion Jr. and Floyd Harker; sister, Helena Cooper; and brother, Frank Evans. Arlene is survived by her children, Debbie (Dennis) Sidebottom and Denny Kil- lion; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and three great-great grand- children. The service for Arlene took place on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at 2 p.m. at Gill Funeral Home in Wash- ington, with Pastor Adam Conder officiating. Visita- tion was on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, from 5 -8 p.m. and on Wednesday prior to the service from 1-2 p.m. Inter- ment followed the service at Veale Creek Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.gillsince1872. com. OBITUARY DEADLINE 5 p.m. Every Monday