The Greentown Historical Society has a new exhibit highlighting the pioneer's progress in farming practices of Eastern Howard County. Included in the current exhibit are antique farm tools, aerial pictures of farmsteads, plat maps, agriculture business histories and miniature farmstead models.
The exhibit, 'Agriculture Through the Years' will run through June 24, 2012 at the History Center, 103 E. Main St., Greentown, IN. Hours are Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Appointments during holidays can be arranged by calling 628-3565. Schools and Home School visits are welcome. Call 628-3800 for arrangements for school visits.
Program on Agriculture in China
On Sunday, March 18 at 2:00 p.m. local farmer and businessman, Denny Maple, will present a program at the Historical Society Annex, 101 E. Main St., Greentown, concerning his recent Agriculture Tour to China.
Included will be pictures and information concerning China's farming customs and progress in adapting modern technology. The group he toured with visited 5 provinces and 4,500 miles, meeting each day with leading Chinese agricultural leaders. They traveled through the forested area and observed the modern architecture of the cities with time spent at a street fair. The public is invited to attend this informative presentation. The facility is handicap accessible.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
obituary - Jenkins
Feb. 2, 1937 - Mar. 3, 2012
Frederick Howard Jenkins, 75, Greentown, left his earthly home for an eternal one at 2:15 p.m., Saturday, March 3, 2012, at Century Villa Health Care in Greentown.
He was born February 2, 1937, in Delphi, Indiana, the son of Howard G. and Irene (Golden) Jenkins. He married Rachel Louisa Jordan on January 29, 1961, in Meridian Street Christian Church, Greentown.
He was a 1955 graduate of Eastern High School and
attended Purdue University. He was employed for a time by Continental Steel and the Marion-Chronicle Tribune.
Beginning 1964, he was a professional photographer, co-owning Jenkins Studio with his wife. He was President of the Professional Photographers of Indiana 1975-76. He obtained the degree of Master Photographer, awarded by the Professional Photographers of America. He had formerly been a member of the Greentown Lions Club. He was a member of South Side Christian Church in Kokomo and appreciated the beliefs and practices of many religions. In lieu of military service, he served his country as a Conscientious Objector 1960-62, working in Home Hospital in Lafayette.
He enjoyed his milk goats and sharing cheese made from their milk. He learned several heritage crafts, including black-smithing, wood working, spinning and weaving. In all things, he willingly shared his knowledge and leaves behind many people who learned to spin or weave from him.
Fred is survived by his wife, Rachel; son Mark Jenkins and
wife Lisa of Goldsmith; daughter Sarah Cotton of Greentown; daughter Heather Jenkins and husband Rick Mouser of Tipton, and son-in-
law, Michael Altman. He is also survived by granddaughter Abby Altman and grandson Eric Altman and step-grandchildren, Kim Reecer, Courtney Reecer, Rick Mouser and wife Brandi, Micah Mouser and wife Rayna, and Nicholas Mouser and wife Stephanie, and seven step-great grandchildren. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, 3 brothers-in-law, 4 sisters-in-law, and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Richard Jenkins.
Memorial contributions in Fred’s name may be made to Heifer International, P.O. Box 1692, Merrifield, VA 22116-1692 or online at www.heifer.org. or Greentown Historical Society, P.O. Box 313, Greentown, IN 46936.
Visitation for the family was held March 11. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Messages of condolence may be left online at www.hasler-stout.com
obituary - Hensley
Feb. 18, 1933 - Mar. 7, 2012
Betty Jean (Swanson) Hensley, 79, Greentown, left this earthly home to be welcomed into her Heavenly home at 4:34 p.m. Wednesday March 7, 2012 at St. Joseph’s hospital surrounded by her family both in spirit and in person. Betty was born on February 18, 1933 in St. Andrews Bay, Florida to Clayton Louise Craft. She was raised by her Grandparents, Len and Leta Hudson.
Betty attended the Bay County (FL) school systems. She car-hopped during her summer breaks and after school in the Panama City Florida area. It was during this time that she stole the heart of a certain young Air Force boy from Greentown, Indiana. Lawrence Hensley. They were married on May 24, 1954 in Panama City. They returned to Greentown following Lawrence’s discharge from the Air Force. Lawrence passed away in December of 2009.
Betty became a farmer’s wife, a daughter-in-law and a mother, grandmother and finally a great grandmother and fantastic cook, all of which she loved being known as up until she drew her final breath. She worked briefly out of the house for the cafeterias at Howard Community Hospital and also Szabos cafeteria at Chrysler. She retired from working outside the house in 1980.She was always the “scalloped potato supplier” to any dinners that Lawrence and his co-workers decided to have at work at Chrysler.
She was a member of the Christian Church. She had just finished her goal of re-reading her Bible from Genesis to The Revelation before her 79th birthday.
Betty is survived by her children, Leta Gayle Hensley of Kokomo and Edgar Lawrence Hensley of Tomball, Texas, grandchildren Anthony (Debbie) Emery of Greentown and Jennifer Nicole Hensley of Kokomo. She is also survived by three great granddaughters, and a great grandson. Also surviving are Hubert “Pete” (Annette) Jansenius, South Carolina, who she helped to raise and Arthur (Annette) Jansenius of Florida and a sister Annette Montain also of Florida, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother, two uncles and a brother, Raymond Jansenius, a sister Martha Collins and her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Edgar and Zella Hensley.
Funeral services were at Jerome Christian Church 9535 E 100 S Greentown Monday, March 12 with burial following in Greenlawn Cemetery, Greentown. Hasler & Stout Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.haslerstout.com
obituary - Kirkpatrick
Nov. 14, 1928 - Feb. 29, 2012
Wilda K. Kirkpatrick, 83, Greentown, died at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012, at Century Villa Healthcare in Greentown. She was born Nov. 14, 1928, in Howard County to Von and Verna (Swan) Gentis. On Feb. 25, 1948, in Indianapolis, she married Robert Kirkpatrick and he preceded her in death on Aug. 17, 2008
Mrs. Kirkpatrick had been a homemaker and farm wife. She graduated from Union Township High School, and was a member of the former Antioch Christian Church. She attended First United Methodist Church, and was a member of the Swayzee Order of the Eastern Star, Willing Workers Antique Society and she was a member of the Red Hat Society of Braden Castle in Braden, Fla. She enjoyed cooking.
Survivors include a son, Bryan (Susan) Kirkpatrick, Greentown; a daughter, Janet (Stan) Middlesworth, Greentown; five grandchildren, Rev. Laura Kirkpatrick McMasters (Daniel), Pulsiki, Tenn., Andrea Kirkpatrick, Remington, Jenna Kirkpatrick, Ann Arbor, Mich., Father Kevin Middlesworth (Karen), Wheaton, Ill., and Brooke Middlesworth and fiance Josh Chapman, Muncie; four great-grandchildren, Sophie McMasster, Phinehas Middlesworth, Julian Middlesworth and Oliver Middlesworth; a sister in law, Maxine Gentis, Marion; aunts Joan Spurgeon and Esther Shelley; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one brother, Rex Gentis; and three grandchildren, Shawna Middlesworth, Amber Middlesworth and Matthew J. Kirkpatrick.
Funeral services were Monday, March 5, at First United Methodist Church, 127 S. Meridian St., Greentown, with Rev. Michael Goodspeed officiating. Burial followed in Greenlawn Cemetery, Greentown.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Greentown First United Methodist Church Building Fund and/or Gideons International. Arrangements were handled by Hasler-Stout Funeral Home Greentown. Online Condolences can be made at www.hasler-stout.com
obituary - Stahl
Aug. 18, 1929 - March 1, 2012
Philip H. Stahl, 82, Greentown, died at 8:46 p.m. Thursday, March 1, 2012, at Century Villa Health Care in Greentown. He was born Aug. 18, 1929, in Howard County, the son of Francis F. “Dutch” and Violet (Lamb) Stahl.
Philip was a 1947 graduate of Greentown High School, and a 1951 graduate of St. Joseph College, Rensselaer. He was a retired revenue officer for the Internal Revenue Service. He was a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus, and past grand knight from 1989 to 1990 in Bradenton, Fla. He was also a member of the American Legion, Moose Lodge, and the Elks Lodge. He served his country as corporal in the U.S. Army.
Philip is survived by his son, Michael F. Stahl and his wife, Lisa; his daughter, Toni L. Jones and her husband, Bill; a sister, Helen Hickman; four grandchildren, Ryan Jones, Amanda Stairs and her husband, Nathan, Taylor O’Connell and her husband, Daniel, and Brittney Stahl; one great-grandchild, Marshall O’Connell.
A Mass of Christian burial was held Monday, March 5, at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 3155 S. 200 West, Kokomo, with the Rev. Fr. Joshua Bennett officiating. Burial followed in Greenlawn Cemetery in Greentown with military honors provided by the American Legion.
Memorial contributions in Philip’s name may be made to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Online condolences may be left at www.hasler- stout.com. Hasler & Stout Funeral Home in Greentown assisted the family with arrangements.
obituary - Stahl
Philip H. Stahl
Aug. 18, 1929 - March 1, 2012
Philip H. Stahl, 82, Greentown, died at 8:46 p.m. Thursday, March 1, 2012, at Century Villa Health Care in Greentown. He was born Aug. 18, 1929, in Howard County, the son of Francis F. “Dutch” and Violet (Lamb) Stahl.
Philip was a 1947 graduate of Greentown High School, and a 1951 graduate of St. Joseph College, Rensselaer. He was a retired revenue officer for the Internal Revenue Service. He was a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus, and past grand knight from 1989 to 1990 in Bradenton, Fla. He was also a member of the American Legion, Moose Lodge, and the Elks Lodge. He served his country as corporal in the U.S. Army.
Philip is survived by his son, Michael F. Stahl and his wife, Lisa; his daughter, Toni L. Jones and her husband, Bill; a sister, Helen Hickman; four grandchildren, Ryan Jones, Amanda Stairs and her husband, Nathan, Taylor O’Connell and her husband, Daniel, and Brittney Stahl; one great-grandchild, Marshall O’Connell.
A Mass of Christian burial was held Monday, March 5, at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 3155 S. 200 West, Kokomo, with the Rev. Fr. Joshua Bennett officiating. Burial followed in Greenlawn Cemetery in Greentown with military honors provided by the American Legion.
Memorial contributions in Philip’s name may be made to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Online condolences may be left at www.hasler- stout.com. Hasler & Stout Funeral Home in Greentown assisted the family with arrangements.
Aug. 18, 1929 - March 1, 2012
Philip H. Stahl, 82, Greentown, died at 8:46 p.m. Thursday, March 1, 2012, at Century Villa Health Care in Greentown. He was born Aug. 18, 1929, in Howard County, the son of Francis F. “Dutch” and Violet (Lamb) Stahl.
Philip was a 1947 graduate of Greentown High School, and a 1951 graduate of St. Joseph College, Rensselaer. He was a retired revenue officer for the Internal Revenue Service. He was a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus, and past grand knight from 1989 to 1990 in Bradenton, Fla. He was also a member of the American Legion, Moose Lodge, and the Elks Lodge. He served his country as corporal in the U.S. Army.
Philip is survived by his son, Michael F. Stahl and his wife, Lisa; his daughter, Toni L. Jones and her husband, Bill; a sister, Helen Hickman; four grandchildren, Ryan Jones, Amanda Stairs and her husband, Nathan, Taylor O’Connell and her husband, Daniel, and Brittney Stahl; one great-grandchild, Marshall O’Connell.
A Mass of Christian burial was held Monday, March 5, at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 3155 S. 200 West, Kokomo, with the Rev. Fr. Joshua Bennett officiating. Burial followed in Greenlawn Cemetery in Greentown with military honors provided by the American Legion.
Memorial contributions in Philip’s name may be made to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Online condolences may be left at www.hasler- stout.com. Hasler & Stout Funeral Home in Greentown assisted the family with arrangements.
obituary - Julius
Mar. 14, 1948 - Mar. 3, 2012
Conni Sue (Click) Julius, 63, Greentown, passed away at 11:24 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2012, at St. Joseph Hospital and Healthcare. She was born March 14, 1948, in Frankfort, to James Earl Click and Jean (Turner) Click. On Aug. 28, 1993, in Kempton, she married Ronald L. “Ron” Julius, and he survives.
Conni graduated from Clinton Central High School in 1966 and then attended Vincennes University. She had worked at Delco-Delphi and retired in 2001 after 30 years of service. Conni loved volleyball and enjoyed Las Vegas, playing the slots, traveling and camping in their RV. She loved her grandkids and spending time with them.
Survivors are husband Ronald “Ron” Julius, Greentown; daughter, Tamara (Jason) Shepard, Kokomo; son, Michael (Hannah) Julius, en route to Jakarta, Indonesia; grandchildren, Zachary and Alexis Shepard; brother, James (Virginia) Click, Scircleville; sister, Debbie (Author) Faulkner, Scircleville; brother, Jeff Click, Kokomo; father and mother-in-law, William “Bill” and Mary Lou Julius, Greentown; niece and nephews, Erick Click, Joshua Click, Gabe Faulkner, Austin Faulkner, Jesse Click, Cara Click; and several special aunts, uncles, great-nieces and great-nephews and many dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services were Wednesday, March 7, at Hasler & Stout Funeral Home, 112 E. Main St., Greentown, with Pastor Michael Goodspeed officiating. Burial followed in Greenlawn Cemetery, Greentown.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences can be made at www.hasler-stout.com
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