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CATHERINE S. HAYNES, 85, Brownsburg, passed away Oct. 18, 2020. She was born in Terre Haute, Ind. on August 24, 1935. Her life-long career was devoted to education. After graduating from Staunton High School, she received her Bachelor and Masters degrees from Indiana State University and completed all but her dissertation toward a doctorate. Her professional educational accomplishments included teaching one year of secondary language arts and variety of elementary grades at Brownsburg, Cicero, and Sanders and Maplewood Elementary in Wayne Township. She was Director of Early Childhood for the Indiana Department of Education, Director of an Early Childhood Center in Indianapolis, and was a professor at Depauw University. Catherine also was responsible for several published articles and mixed media presentations, as well as appearing on local tv programs regarding early childhood concerns. While at ISU, she became a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. Catherine was active in the community as a Charter Member and first president of Delta Kappa Gamma, Beta Phi Chapter and served as a state officer for two years. She was a member of Hendricks County Retired Teachers Association and Indiana Retired Teachers Association. She was a member and local or state officer of several professional educational org1anizations. She served as an Associate Council member of Job’s Daughters, Bethel #107, Brownsburg, was a Past Bethel Guardian of Bethel #99, Plainfield and served as Grand Librarian, on the state level. She, also, was a member of Brownsburg Chaper #266, OES. Catherine served on the Hearing Improvement Kids Endowment Board (HIKE) for Job’s Daughters International. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Letha Scheid and her husband, Hubert R. Haynes. Survivors are daughter Miranda Edelstein; grandsons Ross, Cole, and Drew Edelstein. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, October 17, 2021 at 1 :30pm at Martha’s Orchard, 6578 S County Rd. 400 E, Clayton, IN 46118. Due to COVID - Masks are Required Contributions may be made to HIKE Inc. at www.thehikefund.org ___________________________________________________ ANNA ELIZABETH ANDRICK, beloved infant daughter of Austin and Jennifer, Andrick entered into heaven October 6, 2021. Infant Anna was also loved by grandparents Connie and David Searcy, Jennifer and Ed Richards, and Kenneth Andrick; great grandparents Pudge and Rita Richards and Mildred Copeland. Graveside service and burial took place Monday, October 11, at Brownsburg Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital at www. stjude.org Arrangements: Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg. ________________________ WILLIAM B. MARSH, 57, of Plainfield, passed away October 10, 2021. He was born January 25, 1964 in Indianapolis, to the late Woodrow and Mary (Grayer) Marsh. He was a member of the Mooresville Masonic Lodge #669. He was a deputy for the Hendricks County Sheriffs Department from 1997 until 2020. Bill is survived by his wife, Rhonda Kay (Sparks) Marsh; a son, Jacob William Marsh; two daughters, Rachel Kay Marsh and Sarah Elizabeth Marsh; and a brother, Steve (Linda) Marsh. He enjoyed camping, fishing, basketball, football, and racing. He treasured time with family and friends. Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm on Thursday, October 14, 2021 in the Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield, where friends may call on Thursday from 11:00 am until service time at 1:00 pm. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery, Plainfield. ________________________ LUCIAN A. COOKSEY, 83 of Pittsboro (formerly Brownsburg), passed away peacefully in his home, with his loving family at his side, October 10, 2021. Funeral Services took place Wednesday, October 13, 2021 in the Eric MD Bell Funeral Home, Pittsboro. The family suggests memorial gifts be made to the American Cancer Society or the Pittsboro Christian Church. ________________________
KAREN ANN RUDICIL GRAY, 71, Brownsburg, passed away October 5, 2021. Born April 28, 1950, `Karen was a 1968 graduate of Pike High School and worked in accounting for Indianapolis Life Insurance and Micro-Poise, before starting her own business of Karen’s Appliqued Sweats. She enjoyed her book club, sewing club and the Tea Ladies Club. She was preceded in death by her parents Troy and Janiece Rudicil. She is survived by her loving husband Douglas Gray and her son Colin Gray. Memorial services took place Tuesday, October 12 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg. ________________________ ROBERT CHARLES “BOB” MONROE, 71, of Danville, passed away October 7, 2021. He was born July 13, 1950 in Indianapolis the son of Theodore Roosevelt Charles Monroe and Pauline May (Workman) Monroe. Robert served our country in the United States Navy as a Signalman retiring after 20 years. He also was a member of the Plainfield Lions Club. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Pam Monroe, and sons, Jeffrey and Justin Monroe. He is also survived by two sisters, Patty and Evelyn, three brothers Mike, Tommy, and Roger Monroe, along with numerous cousins and family members. The family would like to thank VA Medical Center of Indianapolis ALS Multi disciplinary team and staff for their wonderful care and compassion for Robert and their family during his time with them. The family would also like to thank Kindred Hospice for their loving care and assistance. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday October 15, 2021 at Conkle Funeral Home, Avon Chapel. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in Danville South Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Association Indiana Chapter or Leader Dogs through the Lions Club at www.leaderdog. org. ________________________
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Thursday, October 14, 2021
After 67 Years, National Guard Armory Still Serves
A telephone caller to The Republican office asked where to take donations for the Afghanistan refugees at Camp Atterbury. “I think it was the Legion,” they said. We replied that it was the Armory. “Where’s that?” For 67 years, the National Guard Amory at Danville has serve the Nation in time of need and provided a space for many community activities. In 1950, it was announced that appropriations had been approved for the construction of six armories in Indiana. Captain Sam Eggers of the local National Guard reported that Hendricks County had a good chance of scoring one of the buildings. The Hendricks County Commissioners agreed that if chosen, they would donate 4.76 acres to the State of Indi-ana as a site for the armory. In 1953, stakes were set for the building located east of where the new Hendricks County Jail is currently being built. The proposed cost was around $190,000, with 25% coming from the State of Indiana and 75% contributed by the federal government. The 14,000 sq ft. building would be modeled after the one located in Greencastle. It would be faced with brick and include a 60 x 40 ft. auditorium. The building would contain offices, lockers, showers, kitchen, and storage areas. It would be available for public use except on drill nights or other military uses. In June, 1953, a benefit, “On Stage America” for the National Guard was organized and held at the Danville Park. It featured a amateur talent contest and Tiny Tot Popularity Contest. Brucie Baker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rawley Baker, was crowned King and Candy Wellman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Wellman, Jr. was voted Queen of the Tots. A total of $391 was raised. The Amory was dedicated on November 9, 1954. John Hughes, prominent Indianapolis attorney was the principal speaker. On November 27, the new building was the site for “You Can’t Beat Fun,” a comedy directed Elizabeth Osborne, featuring a cast of local “celebrities” including Fr. Anthony McLaughlin, Marion Sanders, Hugh Weaver, El-mer Davission, Chuck Cummins, Bill Piel, Charles McCo-llum, Hugh Miller and Marvin Cassity, and Lloyd Hadley. The show was sponsored by the Danville National Guard, Co. H, 151st Infantry Regiment, to benefit recreational fa-cilities for the Armory. Over the next half-century, the building served by the National Guard and the community. When the 4-H Fairgrounds were established on the land adjoining to the west, exhibitions were housed there. In 1968, the Hendricks County Medical Society sponsored a massive measles immunization clinic. The auditorium made a perfect setting for auction sales for many years. In the 1990’s, the Danville Tri Kappa hosted its annual Kappa Kloset there. The Hendricks County Humane Society hosted its Dogtona event there for several years before moving to the present fairgrounds. Blood drives were often held inside the Armory. Also basketball games and wrestling tournaments, In 2008, Members of the 38th Military Police occupied the Armory as they prepared for deployment to Iraq. A visit by a reporter for The Republican “found some of the young men and women, clad in desert camouflage, tossing footballs back and forth during a break in the training exercises.” While those fairly new to Danville might pass it by without notice, many recognize it as an important part of Hendricks county history as it continues its role in National Guard.
The Armory’s dedication plaque in the building’s lobby. ___________________________________________________
National Guard members prepared for deployment at the Ar-mory in 2008. Left to right: Brian Clevenger, Cayse Madden, and Derick Gentry. ____________________________________________________
Dogs and their owners enjoyed a day of games and treats when Dogtona took place in the Armory. ____________________________________________________
