3509. Ivan Ray Christmas-675
[WHT: Received from Dick Tevault on Dec. 20, 2006.]
Ivan Ray Christmas, 73, of Evansville, died Monday, December 18, 2006, at VNA Charlier Hospice Center.
Ivan was of the Protestant faith and former member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Darmstadt, Ind.
He worked at International Harvester, Vandeveer Incorp., Burrough's Corp., and then was the owner of Tri-State Systems (a TAB Products Company) for 33 plus years, specializing in records management.
Ivan had been a past sergeant in the National Guard. He was a member of Eagle Valley Men's Club, Clear Crest Pines Men's Club, American Legion Eugene Pate Post, and the Kennel Club. Ivan enjoyed working, playing golf, traveling, and spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. In his early years, Ivan enjoyed hunting.
Ivan was preceded in death by his wife of 20 years, Karen Christmas, in 2001, and his parents, Arvel Ivan and Anna Marie (Lutz) Christmas. He is survived by his daughter, Cathy Butler and husband, Rhett of Parker, Colo.; daughter, Shelley Wargel and husband, Bob of Evansville; stepson, Robby Elikofer and wife, Sheryl of Evansville; stepdaughter, Kim Reason and husband, Ray of Evansville; grandsons, Heath and Garrett Butler of Parker, Colo., Jason Elikofer and fiancée, Amanda Osbourne, Justin Elikofer, and Brandon Bergner; granddaughters, Ashley and Chelsea Wargel of Evansville, and Makenzie Livingston; and a devoted cousin, Nancy Decker.
Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, December 22, 2006, at Alexander North Chapel, officiated by Leroy Dilger, Hospice Chaplain, with burial in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may visit 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to service time at Alexander North Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Charlier Hospice Center, P.O. Box 3487 Evansville, IN 47734.
[WHT: Family information from Charles Browning web site - <http://browning.evcpl.lib.in.us/>] Deceased Name: Christmas, Karen Address: Evansville, Indiana Date of Death: Thursday, January 04, 2001 Cause of Death: heart surgery Place of Death: Deaconess Hospital Age: 63 Minister: Rev Rick Van Hoose Church: Cemetery: Sunset Memorial Park, Evansville Funeral Home: Alexander North Veteran: Occupation: Activities: graduate of Bosse High School, 1955. Business 41 Improvement Assn, treasurer Comments:Relative Type Location Comments Christmas, Ivan Husband married 20 years Livingston, Kim Daughter Evansville, Indiana Wargel, Shelly Stepdaughter Evansville , Indiana Butler, Cathy Stepdaughter Topeka, Kansas Elikofer, Robby Son Evansville, Indiana Bergner, Brandon Grandson Livingston, Makenzie Granddaughter Elikofer, Jason Grandson Elikofer, Justin Grandson Wargel, Ashley Granddaughter Wargel, Chelsea Granddaughter Butler, Heath Grandson Butler, Garrett Grandson nieces and nephews
[WHT: Published on May 23, 2009 in the Courier Press, Evansville, IN.]
It is with great sorrow we, as a family, share the death of M. Alice (Allie) Meinert on May 21, 2009, at her home on Sciota Court, Newburgh, Ind.Known to many as Allie, she was the widow of R.W. "Bill" Meinert. She was a very thoughtful and giving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. We are so thankful to have known and loved her and fortunate that God let our paths cross in this life.
She was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star.
Allie is survived by her children, Russ (Lin) Meinert of Dallas, Texas, and Cheryl Meinert Hill of Moyock, N.C.; her grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Other survivors include her sisters, Mrs. Beulah (Prentice) West, Mrs. Opal (Hershel) Soloman and Mrs. Doris (Bob) Davis of Clarksville, Ind.; brother-in-law Ray (Betty) Meinert; and sister-in-law, Mrs. Lovee (Ike) McGlothin; and her nieces and nephews.
Allie was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; her parents, Walter and Mattie Grimm; her infant granddaughter, Shelly Ann Meinert; her sister, Mrs. Marie (Ralph) Christmas; and brother, Ralph Grimm.
Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at Koehler Funeral Home Boonville Chapel with burial in Mount Olive Cemetery in rural Lynnville, Ind.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. until service time Tuesday at Koehler Funeral Home Boonville Chapel.
Longtime family friend the Rev. Terry Flowers will be officiating.
3517. Darl Gene Christmas-1354
Mary J. C. Wooten has viewed his headstone, and first name is Darl; I had Carl.
2315. Loral Estes Christmas-1095
[WHT: His World War I Draft Registration Card, 1917-1918, dated June 5, 1917, shows middle name to be Estes, and he signed as that, DOB, farm labor, works for father, single, lives and was born in Elberfeld, IN. He is described as tall, medium build, with brown eyes and brown hair.]1930 Census, Vanderburgh Co., IN; Evansville, Dwelling 405; ED: 42, p. 17B list Loral, age 34 & second wife, Berdie M., 33. They are living in the household of Rawly & Alma Crowder, ages 61 & 59.
2332. Otis Buler Christmas-1008
[WHT: The World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, signed June 5, 1917 shows his name as Otis Buler Christmas, DOB, farmer, living in Booneville, IN; medium height, slender build with gray eyes and light hair.]1930 Census, Warrick Co., IN; Boon; Dwelling 156; ED: 87-8, p. 7B list Buler Christmas, age 37, farmer & wife, Bessie, 26.
2335. Lillian Ruth Christmas-1102
[WHT: Received Christmas List, Jan. 26, 2003:]
message to Bill Christmas from Debbie Schuh: My grandmother was Lillian Ruth Christmas her father was Willard C and Minnie they are from Warwick Co. Ind There was one brother Beeler Otis, Lora S, Gladys Marie and Alice G. Willard was born Oct 17,1867 in Warrick Co In and Minnie House was born on Apr 29,1891 In Warrick Co, In. That is all that I found out so far . My grandmother married a Joel Bacon and they eventually moved to Wi and that is the last that we know of any relative my grandmother died in South Milwaukee. Plus they also had 4 children my mother Gladys, Joann, Richard and Robert Bacon Thank you Debbie[WHT: In the 1910 census, Warrick Co., IN, Boone township. there is a Joel Bacon, age 9, parents Asa Bacon, age 55 & Nancy, 47 .]
1930 Census, Warrick Co., IN; Booneville; Dwelling 137, family 157 list John W. Bacon (Joel in 1910 census) age 29, assemblyman in auto factory; wife, Ruth, 25 & 3 children: Richard, 3; Gladys, 1 & 11 mo. & Joann Ellen, 3 mo. [In same dwelling, family 156 is Asa Bacon, age 74 & wife, Fannie, 67. Census taken on April 5, 1930.
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Osa W Bacon
[Asa W Bacon]
Age in 1910: 55
Estimated birth year: abt 1855
Birthplace: Indiana
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Indiana
Mother's Birth Place: Indiana
Spouse's name: Nancy E
Home in 1910: Boon, Warrick, Indiana
Marital Status: Married
Household Members:
Name Age
Osa W Bacon 55
Nancy E Bacon 47
Joal Bacon 9
Elizabeth Bacon 61930 United States Federal Census
Name: John W Bacon
Home in 1930: Boonville, Warrick, Indiana
Age: 28
Estimated birth year: abt 1902
Birthplace: Indiana
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Ruth
Race: White
Household Members:
Name Age
John W Bacon 28
Ruth Bacon 25
Richard Bacon 3
Gladys Bacon 1 11/12
Jean Ellen Bacon 3/12
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