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Obituaries
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JUDITH DIANNE COLLINS, 81, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 at her home. She was born on May 11, 1940 in Muncie, Ind. to Leonard and Dorothy Allen. She resided in Pittsboro, Ind. where she raised her four children. Judy loved the Lord Jesus Christ, her Family and friends. She is survived by her children, Ellen (Scott) Herald of Pittsboro; Shannon (Gerald) Lee Gibson of Indianapolis; Michael Moody of Martinsville; Lora (Jim) Myers of Danville; eight grandchildren, Amber (Travis) Taylor; Austin Lee; Trevor (Alyssa) Gibson; Melissa (John) Harpold; Kristie (Derek) Rector; Brittany (Brandon) Moore; Ashley (Mike) Reed; Megan (Kyle) Heddon; fifteen great grandchildren, Ashlyn; Emma; Eli; Jaevid; Baby Gibson; Austin; Sarah; Kayden; Emmarie; Abby; Ellowyn; Everett; Holden; Pearl and Baby Heddon; two brothers, Dr. Larry (Renee) Allen of Anderson; David (Cathy) Allen of Calif. She is preceded in death by her parents, her sister Nancy (Roger) Fancher; grandson, Matthew Herald; great grandson, Beckett Eugene Moore. A private funeral service was held for the family. She was laid to rest at Valhalla Memory Gardens. Allen Funeral Home and Crematory of Bloomington, Indiana were entrusted with arrangements. ________________________ RUTH ANN (Long) CONGER, 89, of Plainfield, passed away on August 21, 2021. She was born on October 27, 1931 to the late Thomas and Sarah (Abbott) Long in Beech Grove, Ind. Ruth was a 1949 graduate of Avon High School. She was a charter member of the Plainfield Church of Christ. Ruth worked for the Indiana Department of Corrections and retired in 1996. She was awarded one of Indiana’s highest honors, The Sagamore of the Wabash. Ruth enjoyed feeding people as often as she could and that includes the local stray cats around the neighborhood. She loved spending time with her family most of all. Ruth was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, James George Conger; two sons, Bruce and Bennie Conger; a daughter, Jean Conger; siblings, Clancy Long, Clarice Pickett, Jack Long, Noble Long, Betty Dickey, Cecile Thweatt and Richard Long. Funeral services took place Wednesday, August 24, in Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield. Burial followed in Maple Hill Cemetery. Survivors include a son, James C. (Nancy) Conger; two daughters, Julie (Edward) Goforth and Amy (Kenny) Flajs; grandchildren, Ben (Lyndsey) and Aaron (Heidi) Conger, Jenna (Donny) Burchett, Lucas (Katy) Goforth, Megan (Quentin) Gummer-Clark, Lindsey (Christopher) Stevenson and Abby (Thomas) Hostetler; 13 great grandchildren and 2 more on the way! In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to your local food bank. ________________________
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MRS. BETTY JANE VOLPP, the matriarch of the Volpp family from Danville, Ind., left this realm on the night of Monday, July 26, 2021. And she loved 50-cent words like ‘realm’, and ‘matriarch’, and phrases such as ‘shuffling off this mortal coil’. She died of natural causes at the age of 97½ years, in Muncie, Indiana. Mrs. Volpp was a smart, funny, beautiful lady of many creative and artistic talents. She was a voracious reader and avid follower of world events, as well as a curious and fascinated participant in the beauties and miracles of Mother Nature. The night skies full of the stars, planets, and the moon kept her up many hours every week. Her favorite constellation, as pointed out to all the grandkids and great-grandkids, was the Big Dipper. And yes, she was a night owl, always. Betty Jane was born in Mooresville, Ind. on January 18, 1924, the second child of Ralph Lee Cook and Jesse Clyda Thompson Cook. Her siblings were John Thomas Cook and Ralph Daniel Cook, both now deceased. She also lived at the Thompson family farm in Hazelwood, Ind. from approximately 1931 to 1943, then returned to the Mooresville home. Betty graduated from Clayton High School, class of ‘41 (serving as Drum Major with the marching band as a Senior). After high school, she commuted to her employment in Indianapolis for the duration of World War II. She married her wartime sweetheart, Russell F. Volpp, on August 31,1945 in Indianapolis, where they resided for 13 years with their family of three children - Mike, Ted, and Kit. In 1959, they moved to the farm property on the southwestern outskirts of Danville, which remained in the family until the end of 2020. Mr. Volpp died in August 2005, just shy of a 60th wedding anniversary. Betty Jane loved returning to the country life’s space and possibilities, right down to helping neighbors recapture the inevitable escaped farm animal. She reveled in the richness of all things outdoors - like the scent of newly turned field soil during spring planting season; and the music of spring peepers after dark. She loved the excitement of thunderstorms, the shapes of clouds, and the masses of evening lightning bugs in the summer; the varieties of trees and birds and flowers; the sounds of the creek flow, the colors of sunsets and autumn leaves, and being first to build a snowman in new snowfall. She loved life very much. In the early 60’s, Betty began her longtime membership in the Hendricks County Home Extension’s Mill Creek Homemakers Club. She earned many top award ribbons for her yearly exhibits at the County Fair with her extraordinary sewing and quilting skills and stuffed animal creations. She also belonged to a local quilting bee of many years’ duration. And she was a great cook and baker, too. Betty was a dedicated poll worker in most Hendricks County elections for many, many years. She was also very proud of her Hendricks County early settler heritage through her Thompson ancestors, and loved and supported the annual Thompson Family Reunion gathering which existed through its many descendants from 1912 to 2012. Betty Jane was a truly gifted Mother Hen to her family members: son Mike Volpp (Louise) of Muncie, Ind.; son Ted Volpp, Chicago, Ill.; and daughter Katherine Volpp Huggler (Gary), also in Muncie. Grandchildren are: Jeff (Shelli) parents of great grandchildren Emma, Mason, Jillian, & Courtney; Brett (Lauren) parents of great grandchildren Ramona & Jasper; Michele Volpp (Sam), parents of great grandchildren Milania & Soleil; Norah Volpp; Abby Huggler Gibson (Ryan), and Laura Huggler. A Celebration of Life gathering is planned for October, at Mill Creek Church, Danville, 1823 S County Road 250 W. Date and time will be announced later. Her chosen charity for any donation in her name is: Anatomical Education Program, Indiana University School of Medicine, 635 Barnhill Drive, Room MS 5035, Indianapolis, IN 46202 P.S. This bio has been slow in being published, in Betty’s dear honor. She was an accomplished late-aholic herself, and it is apparently a recessive gene. ___________________________________________________ JAMES ROBERT WARREN, 74, Brownsburg, passed away on August 20, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was a steelworker at Electric Steel for 37 years. James was a proud US Army veteran and a member of the Brownsburg American Legion. He was a 1964 graduate of Brownsburg High School and a lifelong resident. He was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Opal Warren and his two brothers Don and Bill Warren. Survivors include his loving wif of 40 years, Deborah Warren; children Buddy (Rebekah) Warren, Scott (Brooke) Warren, David Warren, Christy (Mark) Muncy, Daniel Warren, and Jamie Warren; sisters Janet Edwards and Berdetta Duncan; 14 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Memorial service with military honors will be held at the Brownsburg American Legion 636 E. Main Street Brownsburg, on, Friday, August 27, at 6 p.m., with a reception to follow. ________________________
LILLIANANN PRITCHETT, age 87, Ratoul, Ill., passed away Friday evening, August 20, 2021. She was born in Indianapolis, Ind. on July 15, 1934. She married Raymond E. Pritchett on June 30, 1954 and he preceded her on October 20, 1990. She had been a homemaker. She is survived by her daughters, Joy Marie McGahuey and Tina Dawn Candler. She was preceded by her parents, husband, and sons. Raymond E. Pritchett, Jr. and Joseph E. Pritchett. Graveside services took place Wednesday, August 25, at the Coatesville Cemetery. Arrangements: Bousley Funeral Home, Coatesville. ________________________
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GEORGE ALLEN KLEIN, 84, Pittsboro, passed away on August 21, 2021. He was a US Army veteran. George received a degree from Bowling Green State University. Throughout his life he had worked in data processing for several companies. George was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Nancy Ann Klein. Survivors include sons, William Scott Klein and Michael Allen Klein (Cathryn) and three grandchildren Allison, Erin, and Timothy. Services will be private. Arrangements: Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg. ________________________ WILLIAM L “BILL” WORNHOFF, 79, passed away August 5, 2021. Bill was born to Walter & Maxine (Miller) Wornhoff March, 14, 1942. He is survived by one brother. He leaves behind Laurie Luckiewicz, whom he married on June 18, 1966; children, W Eric Wornhoff, Lebanon, Ind., Erin Smith and the late Adrian Smith Danville, Ind.; two grandsons, Riley(Mariana) Smith Carbondale, Ill. and Graham Smith, Danville. He graduated Crown Point High School in 1960, Manchester College in 1965 with a Masters degree and an illustrious football and track career. He started his profession in teaching History and Coaching at Lowell Senior High School, later became Athletic Director followed by Dean of Students. Later in life, he transitioned to selling Insurance in Northwest Indiana. Bill was very active in both the Lowell and Rensselaer communities by holding offices in several organizations for community and youth activities. He truly loved family and all the activities that came about over the years with his children and grandsons. He was active in the Catholic faith and was a member of the Knights of Columbus at St Augustine Catholic church in Rensselaer, Ind. Services will be Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Northview Christian Church, 623 North State Rd 39, Danville, at 11 a.m.; enter on the East side, door #8 due to construction. There will be a short service, then followed by visitation and fellowship with family and friends. In leu of flowers, please give to: “Open the Door One fund” you can find more information by going to: northviewchristian.org/ give. ________________________ ROBERT J. HANNA, 89, of Carlsbad, California, formerly of Plainfield, Ind., passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Tri City Medical in San Diego, California. Robert was born on March 27, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan to Preston and Emily (Bissett) Hanna. He married Mary (Musselman) on April 13, 1957. Robert was a US Air Force Korean War veteran. He worked as an Insurance Broker for many years and was a member of the Plainfield Masonic Lodge #653, F. & A.M., Indianapolis Valley of Scottish Rite, Murat Shrine of Indianapolis and Past President Vista Valley Country Club, Vista, Calif. Family left to cherish the memory of Robert include: his wife, Mary Hanna; son, Scott R. Hanna of Carlsbad, Calif.; daughters, Penny Hanna of Whidbey, Wash., Robin Hanna of Carlsbad, Calif.; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Donald Hanna and sister, Claire Lohman. Funeral services were Wednesday, August 25, at the Newberry United Methodist Church with Rev. Bob Bruner officiating. Robert was laid to rest in Newberry Cemetery in Newberry, Ind., followed military rites by the Odon VFW Post #9627. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at www.andersonpoindexter.com. ________________________
Volunteer for SHIP
A rewarding volunteer program at Hendricks County Senior Services is looking for volunteers for SHIP, the State Health Insurance Program. This program is a free health insurance counseling service for people with Medicare. This is provided by the Indiana Sate Department of insurance and funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. “Our SHIP counselors provide free impartial information to assist consumers in making decisions regarding their Medicare choices and questions” states Deanne Sanders-Below, coordinator of In-Home Services at Hendricks County Senior Services. “Ship is not affiliated with any insurance company or agency and does not sell insurance. They are staffed by a crew of volunteer counselors who have completed intensive training to offer objective assistance in complete confidence,” states Below. SHIP is driven by volunteers who are committed to helping people with Medicare determine the best healthcare choices for their individual situations and to be good consumers of Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medigap, Part D Drug Coverage, Long Term Care Financing and Low-Income Assistance Programs. To become a SHIP counselor, you must complete a 30hour training, either virtually or in-person; complete volunteer shadowing, additional training in the spring and fall and have a desire to help Medicare Beneficiaries in your community. If you are interested in an important and rewarding volunteer opportunity, please contact Deanne Sanders-Below at 317-910-5367 or the State’s SHIP office at 1-800-4524800. You can also visit www.medicare.in.gov and click the “Become a SHIP Volunteer” link for more information. ______________________________________________
Humane Society Services
While the Hendricks County Humane Society’s building is closed to public traffic during COVID-19 restrictions, its other programs are continuing: Pet Food Pantry – Hendricks County residents needing pet food should call the Humane Society (317-745-3338) and leave a message clearly stating their name, phone #, type and number of pets and any special needs. Pet Food Pantry is available on Wednesday for porch pick up 1-6 pm. Please call 48 hours in advance with your request. Pet Adoptions – You can view our adoptable pets here: www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_IN102&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added Currently, only pre-approved adopters may schedule a meet & greet with one of our adoptables. Sunday adoption events are suspended but we encourage you to visit Facebook pages of Creekside Animal Rescue, other rescues and Hendricks County Animal Shelter for pets needing homes. This may be an ideal time to introduce a pet to your family and infuse what is a very difficult time with some joy and purpose. Chip & Clip Clinic is held the 2nd Sunday of the month by appointment only. Please call our office at 317745-3338 to schedule an appointment or if you have questions. You may call and leave a voice message at 317-7453338 or send an e-mail to info@hendrickshumane.org. Staff will respond to messages and emails on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. For more information, or to download adoption or assistance forms, visit HendricksHumane.org. As a reminder, the Humane Society does not operate the Hendricks County Animal Shelter and Animal Control located at 250 E. Campus Blvd, Danville. Reports of suspected animal abuse or endangerment should always be directed to Hendricks County Animal Shelter & Control 317-745-9250. Emergency animal surrender needs should be directed to Hendricks County Animal Shelter & Control. And lastly, if you don’t already have one, please create an emergency plan for your pet. Make sure pets are wearing identification and have crates, extra supplies and food. Also, identify a caregiver who can help take care of your pet in case you become ill. ______________________________________________
