Obituary - Dirk Eugene Wheat

WATERLOO - Dirk Eugene Wheat, 64, of Waterloo, died Saturday, Oct. 21, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, of leukemia.

He was born Aug. 3, 1936, in Iowa City, and was adopted by Wilbur Clark and Cozette Angel Waltz Wheat. He married Lillian Arlene Hickman on May 31, 1958, in rural Eldora.

Mr. Wheat worked at Smitty's Tire and Appliance, Cedar Falls, for 25 years, and was a partner for the past 10 years. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving in Bordeaux, France, and was director of the Waterloo Bowling Association.

Survived by: his wife, Lillian A.; a son, Tracy Eugene of New Hartford; three daughters, Kathryn Stafford of Lenoir, N.C., Marnae Tucker of Sharpsburg, Ga., and Karyn Salmon of Cedar Falls; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Loretta Standard of Horseshoe Bend, Ark.; three half brothers, Charlie Owens of Waterloo, Mark Wheat of Sun Prairie, Wis., and Dean Wheat of Marion; a half sister, Dorothy Warren of Lady Lake, Fla.; two stepbrothers, Norman Hickman of Conrad and Larry Hickman of Waterloo; and his adopted mother, Cozette Ramey of Grand Junction, Colo.

Preceded in death by: an infant son, Ted Allen; and three sisters, Betty Jacobs, Jeanette Young and Joan Crippen.

Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hammond Avenue Brethren Church, Waterloo, with burial in Berlin Cemetery, Owasa. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Pence Funeral Home, Newton, is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials: may be directed to the church.

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Obituary - Susan Jane Cahill

Susan Jane Jarvis
(December 23, 1942 – August 25, 2024)

Susan Jane Jarvis, 81, of Bondurant, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was born December 23, 1942, in Oelwein, IA, daughter of Clyde and Fern (Bruil) Cahill. She graduated from Upper Iowa University with a degree in Elementary Education in 1965.

Susan married Joseph Jarvis on July 3, 1965, in Oelwein. She worked as an Elementary School teacher for 25 years while raising two children. She retired in 2004 largely due to her diagnosis with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) years before. She fought this disease until the day she passed with grace and dignity and continued to put her family first each and every day through her battle.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Clinton where she was active with the women’s groups and church activities. She was devoted to reading her Bible every morning as part of her personal spirituality.

Susan loved playing Scrabble, Yahtzee, doing puzzles, and word finds. In her spare time, she loved spending time with her 5 grandkids and watching Wheel of Fortune. She had a passion for many different charities including The Salvation Army, Feed the Children, Angel Tree, St. Jude’s, and the Animal Rescue League. Over the years, she adored her cats Sally, Charlie, Mojo and Smokey and had a deep love for animals in general.

Over the last 3 years Susan was a resident of The Bridges Nursing Home where she was extremely loved and cared for by the nurses and staff. At The Bridges she regularly attended church to continue her journey in her faith. She also loved playing bingo and enjoyed racking up “Bingo Bucks” to get goodies for her grandkids.

Susan is survived by her husband, Joseph Jarvis of Bondurant, her son, Matthew Jarvis of Phoenix, AZ, her daughter, Annie (Brant) Reyerson of Ankeny, her grandchildren Hadyn (23) and Ian (22) Jarvis, and Emmitt (17), Madden (15) and Breck (11) Reyerson.

She was preceded in death by her brother Michael in infancy, and her only sister and best friend, Linda Hickman who passed away just one day prior to her own passing.

In lieu of Memorials, donations can be made on Susan’s behalf to https://www.nationalmssociety.org to further help the research in finding a cure for this disease. An Open House - Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 19th, 2024, at Federated Church of Bondurant from 1:00-4:00pm.,103 2nd St SW, Bondurant, IA 50035. Online condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com.

Learn more about Susan on the Pence Family History website:
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Obituary - Linda Louise Cahill

Linda Louise Hickman, 85, of Waterloo, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 24, 2024, at UnityPoint Allen Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was born April 1, 1939, in Oelwein, daughter of Clyde and Fern (Bruil) Cahill. She graduated from Oelwein High School in 1957.

Linda married Larry Hickman on August 21, 1966, in Oelwein. She worked as a secretary in downtown Waterloo until her children were born, when she became a stay-at-home mom. She was active with PTA and activities at her children's schools.

She was an active member of Waterloo First United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school and volunteered on many committees over the years. She had a strong faith which she passed on to her children and grandchild.

Linda was an excellent cook. Her greatest joy came from caring for and being with her family. She loved playing Scrabble, Wordle, and Yahtzee. She was up for any board game and her Pictionary drawings are legendary. She was the world's best wife, mom, and Nana. Linda was always positive. In her final days she encouraged her family to keep smiling and to be happy, another example of her always putting her family first.

Linda is survived by her husband, Larry Hickman of Waterloo, her daughter, Pamela Hickman of Waterloo, her son Tom (Mary) Hickman of Topeka, KS, her granddaughter Emma Kate Hickman of Waterloo; and brother-in-law, Joseph Jarvis. Linda's beloved sister, Susan Jarvis died one day after Linda passed.

She was preceded in death by her son Timothy James Hickman, and brother in infancy Michael Cahill.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 PM Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Locke at Tower Park, 4140 Kimball Ave. Funeral service will take place at 11:00 AM Thursday, August 29, 2024 at First United Methodist Church-Waterloo, 614 Randolph St. Burial will be in Waterloo Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to First United Methodist Church Waterloo, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Condolences may be left at www.LockeFuneralServices.com

Learn more about Linda on the Pence Family History website: https://sites.google.com/site/pencefamilyhistory/families/cahill/linda-louise-cahill

Obituary - Thomas Lynn Bent

Thomas (Tom) Lynn Bent, 61, of Matthews, N.C. and formerly of Roanoke, Va., passed away at home on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Roanoke, Va. and has lived in the Charlotte area since 1971. He was a graduate of Patrick Henry High School and Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke and Pfeiffer University of Charlotte. He was an accountant in the Charlotte area for 35 years. Prior to his own accounting firm and his association with Broniec Associates and Vitex, Inc. of Mooresville, N.C., he worked at Belk Stores Services, Inc. for 26 years.

He was a member of Siler Presbyterian Church, an ordained Deacon and Elder in the Presbyterian Church, and served as Church Treasurer and a member of the Visitation Committee of East Presbyterian Church, Charlotte. He was also a volunteer with Junior Achievement and Friendship Trays.

He will be remembered for his enthusiasm of all sporting events, his pride in having a spotless car and his love for his family.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Elsie Ellis Bent; a daughter, Karen Bent Conklin and her husband, Jason, of Waxhaw; a granddaughter, Caroline Grace Conklin (Fifi) of Waxhaw; brother, Stephen Neil Bent and his wife, Holly, of Greensboro, N.C.; aunt, Evelyn Spencer of Cincinnati, Ohio; father-in-law, Manley Ellis and his wife, Eloise, of Monroe, N.C.; sisters-in-law, Helen Sims and her husband, Donald, and Janice McPherson and her husband, Dwight, both of Lancaster, S.C.; and a very special friend of the family, Dawn Martin Thacker and her husband, Andrew, of Roanoke, Va. Also, he enjoyed the special times that he had with his friends, Cliff Cornelius, Charles Jacobus, Gary Griffin, and Mike Stout of Charlotte, Steve Kling of Roanoke, Va. and Amos Irwin of Simpsonville, S.C. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ibra and Marie Morris Bent; a brother, Gordon Lee Bent; his mother-in-law, Annie Grace Ellis; and special friends, George Martin of Roanoke, Va. and Cliff Caldwell of Charlotte.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 20, 2007 at Siler Presbyterian Church with visitation from 1 to 3 p.m. in the fellowship hall prior to the service. Memorials can be directed to the Building Fund of Siler Presbyterian Church, 6301 Weddington-Monroe Road, Wesley Chapel, N.C. 28104. Gaskin Services, Matthews, N.C. is serving the Bent Family.

Learn more about Thomas on the Pence Family History website:

https://sites.google.com/site/pencefamilyhistory/families/bent/thomas-lynn-bent.

Obituary - Howard Edgar Pearson

Howard Edgar Pearson, 78, of Oak Hill, WV, died on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at his home. Born September 3, 1937 at Georgetown, IL, he was the son of the late Dean and Irene Jackson Pearson.

Howard was a CPA. He was retired as assistant secretary/treasurer for New River Company and had been a regional manager for the North Carolina ABC. He was instrumental in the development of the Fayetteville Little League.

A sister, Esther Hires preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Constance A. Canterbury Pearson; one daughter, Kelly Elaine Pearson of Oak Hill; son, Kyle Dwaine Pearson of Glenwood; two stepchildren, Steven Humphrey of Capon Bridge and Barbara Humphrey of Staunton, VA; one sister, Phyllis Taylor of Springfield, IL; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Tyree Funeral Home in Mount Hope, with Rev. Mitch "Skee" Barley officiating. Burial will be at Humphrey Cemetery, School House Hill Road in Pax. Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral home. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Mount Hope.

Learn more about Howard on the Pence Family History website:

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Obituary - Constance Ann Canterbury

Obituary for Constance Canterbury Pearson

Constance Ann Canterbury Pearson, 87, of Oak Hill, WV passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020, at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV.

Born May 20, 1932, at Pax, WV, she was the daughter of the late Aubrey and Barbara Ann Humphrey Canterbury.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Edgar Pearson (March 6, 2016); daughter, Barbara Humphrey Simmons; and sisters, Janice Meredith and Mitizi Cimino.

Surviving are her children, Kelly Pearson, Kyle Pearson and Steven Humphrey; sisters, Judy Barley and Pat Shaffer; brother, George Canterbury; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Constance was cremated. There will be no visitation or service. Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, WV.

Learn more about Constance on the Pence Family History website:

https://sites.google.com/site/pencefamilyhistory/families/canterbury/constance-ann-canterbury.

Obituary - Bennie Lee Neiswinger

Bennie Lee Neiswinger, 88, of Indianapolis passed away on August 19, 2020 at his residence. Bennie was born on June 28, 1932 in Clay City, IN to Samuel C. and Bessie I. (Smith) Neiswinger. He was a graduate of Patricksburg High School, and married Anna Jane Oberholtzer.

Bennie was a chemist for Chrysler for over thirty years. After his retirement, he began driving a school bus: first for Wayne Township Schools and then the Perry Townships Schools. Also in his retirement, Bennie found the time to begin the J.B. Vending Company. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, the Masonic Lodge No. and Murat Shrine. Bennie loved bowling and watching IU basketball.

Bennie is survived by his daughters: Karen Maines, Wanda Edwards and Julia (Leonard) Bailey; grandchildren: Anna Lee Murphy and Emily Kay Dugger; two great grandchildren; sister, Rosemary Cunningham. Bennie was preceded in death by his parents, beloved wife and siblings: Gene, Keith, James and Romaine.

Funeral services for Bennie will be held on Tuesday August 25, 2020 at 1:00 PM in Newcomer Cremations, Funerals and Receptions 925 East Hanna Avenue Indianapolis. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 8:00 pm Monday at the funeral home, and one hour prior to the services Tuesday.

https://www.newcomerindianapolis.com/Obituary/188260/Bennie-Neiswinger/Indianapolis-IN

Obituary - Samuel Clayton Neiswinger

Samuel C. Neiswinger

CLAY CITY, Ind. (Special) - Samuel C. Neiswinger, 81, 258 Beem St., Spencer, Ind., formerly of Clay City, died at 7 p.m. Saturday in Hendricks County Hospital, Danville, Ind.

Surviving are the widow, Bessie I.; two daughters, Mrs. Rosemary Cunningham and Miss Romaine Neiswinger, both of Indianapolis; four sons, Gene, Orlando, Fla.; Keith, Terre Haute; James and Bennie, both of Indianapolis; five sisters, Mrs. Dora Leohr, Mrs. Mary White and Mrs. Florence Schlegle, all of Clay City; Mrs. Ellen Young, Patricksburg, Ind., and Mrs. Irene Persinger, Saline City, Ind., a brother, Edward, Clay City; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Schoppenhorst Funeral Home, with the Rev. David Arthur officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday.

-The Terre Haute Tribune, 17 January 1972, p. 2.

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Obituary - Sandra Sue Geiger

Indianapolis - Sandra Sue Geiger, 75, passed away Friday, June 8, 2018.

Ms. Geiger was born Tuesday, October, 20 1942, in Kokomo, IN to the late Paul and Elizabeth Rentschler. On 16 April 1957, she married Marion James Geiger. Ms. Geiger was a very hard worker and over the course of her life, she served in multiple capacities. She served in leasing management for Retirement Housing Foundation. She was previously employed by Walt Disney World. She also served as switchboard operator and as a caregiver for both children and adults as a nurses’ aide.

Ms. Geiger was an avid reader. She loved her front porch and waving at her neighbors. She was a member of the Assembly of God church and loved visiting people and sharing her faith. She also enjoyed exploring and hiking in national forests and parks.

Ms. Geiger was preceded in death by her husband, Marion James Geiger; brother, Rev. Loren Emerson Rentschler; sister, Enola Jean Gardner Crist; and nephews, Ron E. Maddox and Anthony W. Maddox. She is survived by her only child, Dee Victoria "Vicki" Geiger; step-sons, Eric and Bart; brother, Don Richard Rentschler and his wife, Peggy; sisters, Velera L. Hanna and Carol L. Moore; sister-in-law, Diane Rentschler; and grandsons, DiAngilo and Mark Bryant.

Ms. Geiger's family will receive friends Wednesday, June 13, 2018, from 11 am - 12 pm at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals and Receptions, 925 East Hanna Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46227. A celebration of her life will follow at 12 pm. A committal service will be conducted at 2 pm at Maplewood Cemetery, 200 College Drive, Anderson, IN 46012.

Obituary - Betty May Hostetler Trinkle

Betty M. Trinkle, 101, of Linton, IN, entered Heaven’s gate on Saturday, June 22, 2019. She was born on May 27, 1918, in Clay City, IN, to James R. and Mary A. (Smith) Hostetler. On April 16, 1938, Betty married Orlan A. Trinkle, who preceded in death October 15, 1966.

Betty was a homemaker for many years and, also, worked in the cafeteria at the school and the hospital. She was a member of the Linton First Baptist Church and the Linton Ladies Civitan Club. Betty enjoyed traveling, painting, and working puzzles in her leisure time. Family members were her pride and joy.

Family left to cherish Betty’s memory includes: a daughter, Mira (Daniel) Bowersock of Linton; a daughter-in-law, Judi Trinkle of Linton; Grandchildren: Hannah Mackenzie, Kathy (Morgan) Buck, Sarah (Darren) Denham, Kristy (William) Angleton, Amy (Ricky) Templeton; Great-Grandchildren: Lennie Wheeler, Eddie Mullis, Willow and Vivian Angleton, Abby and Tanner Denham, Bria Stewart, and Parker, Trevor, and Tucker John Templeton; and 7 Great-Great-Grandchildren.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Orlan Trinkle, one son, Johnie Trinkle, an infant son, Larry Trinkle, and an infant grandson, Bret Joseph Trinkle.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at the Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel in Linton with Rev. Kenneth Adams officiating. Betty will be laid to rest in the Linton Fairview Cemetery.

Family and friends may call from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, and from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM on Wednesday.

Memorial donations may be made to Gideon Bibles in Betty’s name. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. The Trinkle family has entrusted the Meng Family Funeral Homes, Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel in Linton, IN, with these arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonpoindexter.com.

Learn more about Betty on the Pence Family History website:

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