Psi Iota Xi

April

2024

Newsletter

A Message from National President

Rhonda McNall-Crisenbery

Women Who Inspire

I have highlighted many women over the past several month. Women who have paved the road in which we have benefited. We all know Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Rosa Parks, Amelia Earhart but what about the other lesser-known notable women in history. I would like to highlight a few that continue to inspire and make the world a better place for those less fortunate. 

Tammy Duckworth

Mrs. Duckworth is a senator from the state of Illinois and a retired National Guard lieutenant colonel. She has an impressive list of firsts for women:

• She’s the first Congress member to be born in Thailand.
• The first to give birth while in office.
• The first woman with a disability to be elected to Congress. Unfortunately, in 2004 she lost both of her legs when the Black Hawk helicopter she was riding in was struck by a rocket-propelled grenade fired by Iraqi insurgents in the Iraq War. 
• Duckworth secured funding for the CHIL (Covenant House Illinois) facility to expand services for Chicago youth experiencing homelessness. The financial support will also support the transitional housing program for youth and other important initiatives that works to break the cycle of homelessness. 

Katharine Graham (1917-2001)

Mrs. Graham was a well-known publisher & Chairman of the Washington Post for over 25 years. Her impressive firsts were:

• One of the first female publishers of a U.S. newspaper
• The first woman CEO of a Fortune 500 Company
• She oversaw the publishing of the Pentagon Papers and the Watergate scandal.
• The first woman elected to the board of the Associated Press.
• Significant contributor of “Send a Kid to Camp” for disadvantaged children.

Florence Griffith Joyner (1959-1998)

Ms. Griffith Joyner was born in Los Angeles, California in 1959, and was a world-class track & field athletic, known for her 6” fingernails and eye catching running suits. Her accomplishments were:

• She won a silver medal in the 200-metre race at the 1984 Olympics
• Griffith Joyner set world records in the 100 meters (10.49 seconds) and 200 meters (21.34 seconds).
• Griffith Joyner established a foundation for underprivileged children and from 1993 to 1995 served as the co-chair of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness.

The Women of Psi Iota Xi Sorority



Psi Iota Xi Sorority was founded in 1897 in Muncie, IN. For the fiscal sorority year 2022-2023 the ladies of Psi Iota Xi’s financial accomplishments were:

• Total by Chapters $720,440.14
• Total by State Associations $10,643.00
• Total by National Project Funds $25,000.00
• Total by Past National Presidents $1,839.50
• Total by Endowments $6,172.80
• GRAND TOTAL OF ALL PHILANTHROPIC CONTRIBUTIONS $778,095.44

Psi Iota Xi women are strong, resilient and goal driven just as Tammy, Katherine & Florence. We know the many hours of mixing cheeseballs, selling flowers, preparing for a community event or volunteering our time and effort for our neighborhoods. We are setting an example for women in our towns, for our daughters and granddaughters. 

I am looking forward to seeing many of you at the Indiana State Meeting on April 13^th in Crawfordsville, IN.



 “Fight for the things that you care about but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” – Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Information sources:

https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/g26513857/women-who-changed-the-world/

Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Convention Center, is open for all to make reservations for the 2024 National Convention, hosted by the Theta Theta chapter.

Hilton Fort Wayne

1020 South Calhoun Street

Fort Wayne, IN 46802

260-420-1100



If telephoning, please request the Psi Iota Xi block.

(click the link)

Hilton Grand Wayne Hotel

Indiana Association of Psi Iota Xi

The Indiana State meeting - April 13, 2024, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, hosted by Gamma Xi.

 National Council Information

Spring mailing, Project Proposals, Psi Otes of the Year (POOTY) and Button Awards information were sent out. If you did not receive this information, please contact:

• Your District Officer
• POOTY, National Conductress, Valerie Helms-Mejia, valeriehelmsmejia@psiiotaxi.org
• Button Awards, Senior District Officer, Jane Patton, at janepatton@psiiotaxi.org

 Theta Theta

National Convention Information

·      The 2024 National Convention packets were sent out via US Postal Service. 

·      Past National Presidents, you should have received your packet via postal service.

Registration Form/Payment Due May 15, 2024 to Connie Frederick

Memorial Service Form          Due May 15, 2024 to Theresa Brady

Sales Room                                Due May 15, 2024 to Claudia Rhineholz

Nat'l Memorial Donation       Due May 31, 2024 to Sara Overway, PNP

Raffle Items                               Due May 31, 2024 to Dee Burkhalter

If you did not receive your convention information, please email Rhonda at rhondamcnallcrisenbery@psiiotaxi.org

The Theta Theta chapter is seeking raffle items for National Convention. If your chapter would be moved to assist, please bring your items to the Indiana State meeting or contact deeburkhalter@frontier.com for more information.



We want to personally “Thank” those who have already donated. We are truly grateful! 

The Psi Iota Xi and Hear Indiana Scholarship is our current Long-Term Project. This scholarship began in July of 2021 and is to encourage first year graduate students to commit to working with deaf and hard of hearing children. Our shared goal is to increase the number of qualified professionals in our states. The scholarship will be open to audiology and speech-language pathology in all our states and was written for an endowment gift of $100,000.00.

I am grateful to the chapters and individuals that have donated money so far! Has your chapter contributed this year to the LTP? If you haven’t, there is still time to contribute.

I will be at the Indiana State meeting if any chapter would like to bring their donation to the meeting or you may send your donations to:

Mona Knight, National Project Chair

24484 North 500 East Road

Armstrong, IL 61812

This year we are using an online submission form. By clicking the link below or scanning the QR code with your phone or tablet, you will automatically be taken to the Button Award submission form. Once you have completed the form, just hit submit and you are finished.

The deadline for Button Award submissions is May 10, 2024.

Link to online form: https://forms.office.com/r/7C9nXPzdjA

Happy April! It is that time of the year and I am going to put my District Officer hard hat on as we prepare for convention this June! As your treasurers close their books for the year, I want to stress how important all the information is that is entered on your Pre-Convention Report (PCR). The basis for all the reports that you will receive at convention starts at the chapter level. If your chapter uses the software that is provided by National Council to keep the books, you should have everything you need to make this process go smoothly. 

Please check and double check the information for each member, their status, and their email. These sheets are forwarded directly to the National Conductress to make sure we have an actual accounting of our membership. It might be a good idea to have someone else check that sheet to make sure names are spelled correctly and the email addresses are accurate.

You will be receiving a handy money flow chart if you are still unsure what you can transfer back and forth between your General Fund and Project Fund. It will help you if you have any transfers between the two funds that you need to make prior to closing your books for the year.

Also don’t forget if you do transfer money between accounts, you will debit one account and then show it as a deposit in the other account. I know it sounds very simple but we have had several chapters that have made this mistake and they find it confusing when things don’t balance.

You will also find that each balance sheet gives you clues if anything is wrong. There are fields that the PCR tells you must match. Please make sure they do. If they don’t match, we will send them back to your chapter to correct. If you need help, please ask prior to submitting your PCR to your district officer. Past treasurers will also be a big help to consult with. One common mistake is not telling us what any large sums of money carried over are for. If you have a speech and hearing clinic that isn’t held until a little bit later, let us know that.

Please know if you have not found a treasurer for the upcoming year and you leave that field blank on the Officers for the Coming Year page, we “need” that information as soon as you identify that individual. If we don’t have a name as we begin our 2024-2025 year, the information will be sent to the chapter president. Our presidents are usually very busy throughout the year and don’t have time to be a treasurer too!

Your District Officers are here to assist you so please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need any help at all.

Beth Vipond

East Central District Officer

Gamma Tau, Marion, IN

Written by Jane Patton, Southwest District Officer

I attended my first Kentucky Sate Association Meeting recently. Being from Indiana, and having never attended the KSA meeting, I was excited to meet my sisters from another state. In true National Council fashion, we carpooled. I met my driver, Mickie Hansen (National Vice President), her co-pilot, Rhonda McNall-Crisenbery (National President), and navigator, Valerie Helms-Mejia (National Conductress) bright and early on a gloomy Saturday morning. These car rides never disappoint and are a great time to catch up with each other.

The members of the Kentucky State Association met at Kids Haven by Sandy in LaGrange, KY for the 2024 KSA Spring Meeting on Saturday, March 9th. The weather outside was dull and dreary but the energy inside Kids Haven was light and fun as attendees celebrated “Blooming with Our Sisters Since 1897”.

Ashley Darnell, KSA President, kicked off the annual event by welcoming everyone and introducing National Council members and Past National Presidents in attendance.

Mary Emma Johnson, Iota Chi, LaGrange, Donna Carrithers, Theta Nu, Lexington, and Tania Miles, Zeta Iota, Lousiville, gave reports on their respective chapters. What’s a state association meeting without official business? Approval of meeting minutes and the treasurer’s report as well as reminding everyone of the upcoming Indiana Association meeting and National Convention occurred during the morning session.



Lunch was a relaxed time for socializing and networking. Mary Emma even baked homemade chocolate chip cookies that were divine. The obligatory chapter group photos were taken, although Carolyn Hagan from Zeta Iota tried her best to get out of the photos. Of course, a state meeting isn’t really a state meeting without a basket raffle. Many tickets were purchased by the group. I had my eye on and tickets in the basket for the Prada handbag.

Guest Speaker, Laura Tapp, Executive Director of Crossroads Pregnancy Resource Center, spoke about some of her experiences working in the pregnancy resource field. She shared that her organization supports not only the expecting mother but also the father and the entire family unit. Her stories touched the hearts of the entire room.

More official business was completed in the afternoon including the presentation and discussion of two proposed state projects. The afternoon ended with the basket raffle drawing. I didn’t win the Prada bag, or any other prizes for that matter, but my friend Mickie took the Prada bag home with her. Maybe I can borrow it?

Thank you, Iota Chi, LaGrange, Kentucky for hosting this wonderful day of sisterhood. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with my sisters and am looking forward to seeing you again soon.

The countdown is officially started!! 

I don’t know about you but I’m so excited for this year’s State Meeting. The ladies of Gamma Xi are working hard to make sure you have a great day of fun, fellowship, and a sprinkle of business.

As most of you remember from last year, we voted to increase the State membership fees to help assist with funding more projects as well as the growing cost of living. I am proud to say that because of this increase we will be able to contribute a total of $10,000 in funds to the proposed projects. The $10,000 does NOT include the $3,000 for the rotating grant winners. WOW!!! So proud to be a Psi Ote!

Thank you all for your contributions not only to the organization but to the communities you serve. You are an important piece of the puzzle. I am looking forward to seeing the pieces come together to reveal the bigger picture.

On Friday, April 12, from 7:00 – 9:00 PM (EST), there will be a Welcome Party at Athens of Indiana Arts Gallery located at 216 East Main Street in Crawfordsville. We invite you to join us to socialize while enjoying desserts, piecing together puzzles, and making art.

Things to remember for April 13^th:

• Sales room set up start time will be 8 am.
• Registration, raffle, sales room, and project displays will be open at 8:45 am.
• Delegates will need to be seated by 9:50 am. Meeting will start at 10 am.
• Lots of raffle items so make sure to bring your money. There will be a Coach bag worth $300, some Vera Bradley items, cold hard cash, chocolates, wine and lots of miscellaneous.

If you have any questions about the State Meeting, please do not hesitate to reach out to Tonya Michael, Pam Karle, or me.

Jennifer Hunter, President

Indiana Association of Psi Iota Xi

 (765) 366-6092 Jennifer82429@hotmail.com

Tonya Michael

Committee Chair

(765) 230-0760 tmichael@cville.k12.in.us

Pam Karle

Committee Treasurer

(765) 230-0122 karlepam@yahoo.com

Here is a quote I came across the other day and I think it fits us all. I was not able to locate who the author is to give credit where credit is due, but I hope you enjoy. It makes me think of all the good things we accomplish when we finally connect the pieces.

“Sometimes it’s hard to find all the pieces to the puzzle, but when you finally connect all the pieces, you realize the reason you worked so hard to find their place in part of the big picture.” – Unknown

Piecing PIX Together

Saturday, April 13, 2024

Crawfordsville, Indiana

Iota Xi, Winamac, IN, new member Liz Johns

If you have a chapter fundraiser or something special to share about your chapter or a Psi Ote, please go to the Psi Iota Xi~Group Facebook page to post. Link below:

Psi Iota Xi~Group | Facebook

This is one of two Facebook pages, the other is more project and news related at the National level. We are working to get it revamped. More to come on it.

Iota Sigma, St Joseph, IL

Pre order and pick up at the IN State meeting or at National Convention.

Convention Charm Order Form (link)

Many chapters are selling spring flowers. These are big profit makers and also making our communities beautiful.

Alpha Eta. Bluffton, IN purse bingo, April 8th.

Beta Lambda, Bedford, IN

The Art Department at Bedford North Lawrence High School was presented with a check from the local philanthropic sorority, PSI IOTA XI, Beta Lambda chapter. The reoccurring grant will provided funds to give monetary awards to selected student artists during the Art Shows for the next 4 years.

Alpha Rho, Garrett, IN

Members enjoyed lunch at Trolley Bar and a tour of DeBand's.

Gamma Theta, Speedway, IN

Celebrating St. Patrick's Day.

Zeta Mu, Jasper, IN

Congratulations to Erica Frank of Southridge High School, the recipient of the Psi Iota Xi Senior Art Award! Erica was presented with her $500 award at the "First Thursdays in the Galleries" event at the Jasper Community Arts Commission on March 7. All of the Youth Art Month pieces will be on display there throughout March. 

Bonnie Hall

Bonnie L. Hall, 74, of Huntington, passed away peacefully at 9:48 am Sunday, March 17, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Bonnie was born on November 4, 1949, in Huntington, IN, the daughter of James Hamer and Darlene (Churchill) Hamer. She graduated from Huntington High School; class of 1967 and furthered her education at Ball State. Bonnie married her one true love David W. Hall on October 17, 1981, in Columbus, IN. She worked for the Herald Press of Huntington as a Circulation Manager and retired after 16 years of service. Bonnie was a faithful member of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church of Huntington and a member of the Moose Lodge #837 of Huntington.

Bonnie was a wonderful cook, enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, and decorating. She loved watching sports and never missed cheering on her favorite teams, IU and Purdue. Bonnie’s devotion to her family was endless and loved spending time with them. She above all else was a faithful servant of the Lord.

Survivors include her loving husband of 42 years, David W. Hall of Huntington, IN; three children; son, Kristopher (Amanda) Myers of Ft. Wayne, IN. daughter, Sunshine (Jeffrey) Teusch of Huntington IN. son, Levi (Christina) Hall of West Chester, OH. eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren; three brothers, Lonny (Norma) Ripplinger of Warren, IN., Rhett (Marsha) Ripplinger of VA, Roy (Barb) Hamer; sister-in-law Sandra L. Guffey of Fort Wayne, IN; and several nephews and nieces. She is preceded in death by her father, James William Hamer; mother, Darlene Lucille Hamer; sister Barbara L. Bowers and beloved son, Dustin W. Schmalzried.

Visitation will be from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Monday, March 25, 2024, at Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, March 25, 2024, at Bailey-Love Mortuary with Chaplin Randall Myers Jr. officiating. Burial will take place in Gardens of Memory.

Cheryl Fogleman

Cheryl Ann (Sink) Fogleman, 76 of Gosport, gained eternal rest at 9:09 pm on Tuesday, December 12th, 2023, at the IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born in Martinsville, Indiana, onn in Martinsville, Indiana, on Monday, July 28th, 1947.

Cheryl was a member of the graduating class of 1965 from Martinsville High School and had attended Indiana University in Bloomington. In 1972, she began working as a cashier at Kroger in Martinsville, where she dedicated the following thirty years of her life and eventually retiring as a Front-End Manager in 2002.

She was a lifetime member of the Psi Iota Xi Sorority, as well as a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary and First Christian Church in Martinsville. She treasured her family and friends and looked forward to her monthly luncheons with high school classmates.

She was known to be extremely compassionate, thoughtful and sensitive, even with animals. A natural 'people person', Cheryl had a knack for making others feel loved while bringing joy and laughter to everyone in her company. She loved gardening, cooking, baking, sewing, crafting, crocheting, cross-stitching and above all, spending time with her family.

Her unexpected and sudden passing has left her family and friends heartbroken and clinging to their precious memories. Her legacy of love will be remembered and celebrated by her loving family including her husband, Donald R. "Don" Fogleman of Gosport; whom she married on January 29th, 1977; daughters, Tami (husband, Andy) Dittemore of Martinsville and Sharol Gault of Bloomington; sister, Anita (husband, Vincent) Blundell of Martinsville; brother, Gary Walker; six grandchildren, Holly (husband, Jason) Roach, Lori Dittemore, Christopher (wife, Emily) Dittemore, Stephen Dittemore, Vincent Richard and Cross Roy; and six great grandchildren, Ethan Roach, Eli Roach, Jayde Brill, Korbin Ray, Jocee Dittemore and Colman Dittemore.

Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents, Franklin and Ruth Evelyn (Anderson) White.

Family and friends are invited to visit on Sunday, December 17th, 2023, from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm and one hour prior to the funeral service on Monday at Neal & Summers Funeral and Cremation Center in Martinsville. Pastor Doug Burns will conduct a service celebrating Cheryl's life and legacy on Monday, December 18th, 2023, beginning at 11:00 am at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest in Nebo Memorial Park Cemetery in Martinsville following the funeral service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Christmas with Cops, c/o Fraternal Order of Police, PO Box #1263, Martinsville, IN 46151.

Diana Roe

Diana J. Roe, 90, of Angola, Indiana, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at her home.

Diana was born on Dec. 27, 1933, in Angola, Indiana, to Glen Spencer and Mary Jane (McElgunn) Beatty.

She graduated from Angola High School in 1952, received her Bachelor of Arts in Education from Albion College in Albion, Michigan, then completed her Master's Degree in Education from the University of St Francis in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She married the love of her life, Donald L. Roe, on June 16, 1956, in Angola, Indiana.

Diana loved the Lord and was a member of Angola United Methodist Church, Angola Garden Club, Psi Iota Xi and the Angola Garden Club. She was past president of the Carnegie Public Library Board of Directors and was a member of the Angola Tree Board of Directors. She also was a member of the Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Auxiliary.

Diana and Donald enjoyed sailing and took many sailing vacations with their friends. She enjoyed making memories at their summer home on Lake James. Most of all she loved spending time with her family.

Surviving is her loving husband of 67 years, Donald L. Roe of Angola, Indiana; her son, Philip (Tara) Roe, of Fremont, Indiana; four beloved grandchildren, Ellen Roe, Kennedy (Dylan) Recht, Karragen Roe and Taegan Roe; and her two great-grandchildren, whom she adored, Aviva Recht and Atlas Recht. Also surviving is her sister, Pamela (Steven) Wolverton, of Simpsonville, South Carolina.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Stephen Beatty Roe; and grandson, Matthew Philip Roe.

Following Diana's wishes, there will be no services.

Memorial donations may be made in Diana's memory to the Carnegie Public Library of Steuben County, 322 S. Wayne St., Angola, IN 46703.



Condolences may be expressed online at www.weichtfh.com.

Local arrangements handled by Weicht Funeral Home, Angola, Indiana.

Donna Gass

Donna Lee (France) Gass, 77, of Huntington, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2024. She was born January 19, 1947, in Plymouth, Indiana to Don and Lucille France. Donna married John J Gass in June of 1968 and moved to Huntington, Indiana. 

She graduated from Plymouth High School in 1965. She was a teacher at Huntington County Community Schools for over 25 years. She was a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Huntington. 

She is survived by her husband, three children, Bryan (Lori) Gass, Kevin (Stacie) Gass, Sara (Mike) Minor, seven beautiful grandchildren, her sister Judy Easterling and brother, Don France. 

A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 860 Cherry Street, Huntington, IN, with Fr. Tony Steinacker presiding. 

A private burial will be at a later date.



In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Huntington Catholic School in care of McElhaney Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson Street, Huntington, IN 46750. 

Jane Schenkel

Jane A. Schenkel, 80 of Huntington passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a 1961 graduate of Lancaster Township High School and received her education degree in 1975 from Huntington College. She later received her master’s degree from IPFW.

Jane had taught elementary education, mainly second grade. Most of her time was at Lancaster Elementary, retiring after 17 years. She was a lifetime member of the Salamonie Church of the Brethren and most recently attended Emmanuel Community Church. Jane was on the board of The Forks of the Wabash and was a long time HU Trustee Board member and Huntington County Retired Teachers Association. She was a member of PEO Sisterhood Chapter AZ. Jane was an awesome grandma, supporting her grandchildren in all of their activities. She loved working in her flower garden and landscaping. Jane was a warrior, battling multiple Myeloma since 2015.

Jane was born on May 22, 1943 in Huntington, a daughter of the late Paul A. and Frances (Rench) Weaver, Sr.

She was united in marriage to Thomas T. Schenkel on October 28, 1961 in Lancaster, Indiana. Thomas preceded her in death on March 5, 2018.

Survivors include two daughters: Jody (Garrett) Davenport of Andrews, Sarah (Ted) Trout of Huntington; a son: Mark (Cindy) Schenkel of Hudsonville, MI; a sister: Martha Stephen of Huntington; two brothers: Jim (Carolyn) Weaver of Lena, IL, Joe (Carolyn) Weaver of Fairfield, IA; eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a granddaughter: Rebekah Trout Chapel; two brothers: John Weaver, Paul Weaver, Jr.; two sisters: Joyce Truitt and Carolyn Flaugher.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel, 2901 Guilford St., Huntington, Indiana.

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2024 following visitation at 4:00 pm.

Interment will take place at a later date at the Lancaster Cemetery in Huntington County.



Memorial donations can be made out to Heartland Hospice or Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation both can be sent in care of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford St., Huntington, Indiana.

Janice Burkett

Janice Burkett, 86, of Rushville, passed away on March 6, 2024. She was born August 24, 1937 in Randolph County, IN to the late Francis and Kathryn (Love) Dean. She was a 1955 graduate of McKinley High School and a 10 year member of Randolph County 4-H and a Junior Leader. Janice married Tom Burkett on May 8, 1955, and he survives.

Janice was a licensed cosmetologist, hair stylist and Mary Kay consultant as well as a devoted homemaker for her family throughout her life. She was a talented artist and seamstress, creating award-winning paintings and keepsake hand-sewn clothing as her hobbies. She also loved to read, arrange flowers and spend time at the cabin in Canada. Janice was member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and Psi Iota Xi sorority in Rushville.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Karla (Tim) Billman of New Milford, CT; sons, Kevin (Julie) Burkett of Orlando, FL and Kip (Debbie) Burkett of Rushville, IN; and sister, Connie Croyle of Franklin, IN. She was extremely proud of her grandchildren, Matt (Adriane) Burkett, Emily (John) Sanderson, Ben (Hallie) Burkett, Mary Grace Burkett, Brent (Erin) Burkett, Brad (Kelsey) Burkett, Bryant (Audrie) Burkett, Morgan (Eric) McCoy, Blaire (John) Speaker, Tyler Billman (companion, Kelsey Wing) and 18 great-grandchildren.

Janice is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Kay Uhl.

Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Noon in St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Rushville, IN, with Pastor Lonny Goen presiding. Friends are welcome to visit the family from 10:30 AM until the time of the service in the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Rushville's Iota chapter of Psi Iota Xi's community support of art, literature and music, or St. Paul's United Methodist Church in memory of Janice.

Marguerite Strass

Marguerite (Sue) Strass, age 87, of Huntington, IN, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.                              

Sue was born to the late George and Josephine (Owens) Leming on August 18, 1936, in Huntington, IN. She married Ivan Strass on February 16, 1957, and he preceded her in death on February 16, 2008. 

Sue was a 1954 graduate of Huntington Catholic High School. She had worked for the city as Deputy Clerk Treasurer and worked at the Huntington Library for 17 years before her retirement. She was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Sue was very proud of her Native American lineage being the great-great granddaughter of Chief Francis LaFontaine.

Sue is survived by two sons, Kirk (Patti) Strass, Erik (Melissa) Strass, both of Huntington, IN; two daughters, Angela Strass, Fort Wayne, IN, Katrina (William Floyd) Mitten, Huntington, IN; 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Along with her parents and husband she was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Leming.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 860 Cherry Street, Huntington, IN, followed by the 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial, with Father Thomas Zehr presiding.

The burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Huntington, IN.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cancer Services of Huntington County in care of McElhaney Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson Street, Huntington, IN 46750.

Mary Secrest

Mary Alice Secrest, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away, Sunday, February 25, 2024 in HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital in Port Charlotte Florida.

She was born December 6, 1931 in Columbus, IN to Gerald and Pearl Truitt.

She married Gene Secrest on January 13, 1952, and he preceded her in death in 2008.

Mary moved to Shelbyville in January of 1963 where she lived in the same house until moving with her daughter to Port Charlotte, Florida in December of 2023.

She worked as Deputy County Auditor of Shelby County until her retirement in 1989.

Mary was a member of Psi Iota Xi Sorority, Eastern Star, REBS red hat group, BIG investment club, and Indiana Federation of Business & Professional Women, where she served as state secretary.

She enjoyed reading, knitting, and needlework. Mary loved her dachshunds that she had for many years. She also enjoyed playing bridge with her bridge clubs.

Mary made needlework Christmas ornaments for her bridge club members for over 30 years. A Christmas tree was decorated with these ornaments at Grover Museum, in her honor.

Mary is survived by her daughter, LeAnne Secrest and her daughter-in-law, Shauna Smith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her sisters, Wanda Henderson and Valura Truitt both of Columbus.

Nancy Kirlin

Nancy Jane Kirlin, age 84, passed away on Friday afternoon, March 15, 2024, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana surrounded by her loving family. Born July 6,1939, she was the daughter of Herbert Muckridge and Mary (Butler) Muckridge of Wayne County, Indiana.

In 1957, Nancy graduated from Cambridge City High School. On March 9, 1958, Nancy married the love of her life, Charles Austin Kirlin. Nancy and Charles recently celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary. Nancy was a proud mother of three daughters and served in the capacity of secretary/treasurer for Kirlin Farms, Inc. in Milton, Indiana.

Nancy was a founding member of the In and Around Home Ec Club and member of the Psi Iota Xi - Beta Pi Sorority. She was a lifelong member of the Milton Christian Church serving as a Sunday School Teacher, Deaconess, and Church Secretary. After 52 years, Nancy and Charles retired from farming and moved to Columbus, Indiana, where she attended the Westside Community Church and was a faithful member of Ruby Tuesday’s Women’s Fellowship Group.

In addition to her duties as a wife, mother, and grandmother, Nancy was an active volunteer in both Wayne and Bartholomew Counties supporting charitable endeavors, such as, Meals on Wheels and Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

Nancy’s passion in life was her family. She made sure that all holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, and other milestones were celebrated as a family. One of her favorite places to make family memories was in Hilton Head, South Carolina. It was truly a special place for her surrounded by her daughters and son-in-laws, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Nancy is survived by her loving and faithful husband of 66 years, Charles Austin Kirlin and their three daughters: Deborah (Brad) Howell of West Harrison, Indiana; Susan (TIm) Larken of Columbus, Indiana; and Julie (Brad) Davis of Columbus, Indiana. Her ten grandchildren: Chase (Andrea) Howell, Lawrenceburg, Indiana; Chelsea (Mike) Berkery, Bargersville, Indiana; Ali Patberg, Bloomington, Indiana; Hannah (Jimmy) Atterholt, Pasadena, California; Daniel Larken, Weehawken, New Jersey; Abigail (Joshua) Flout, Freetown, Indiana; Makenzie Patberg, Indianapolis, Indiana; Gracie Davis, Lafayette, Indiana; Samuel Larken, Cincinnati, Ohio; and Isabelle Larken, New York City, New York. And four great grandchildren: Berkley and Britain Howell and Colton and Charlotte Berkery. And one sister: Carol (David) Cotton of Wallingford, Connecticut, as well as a niece and nephews.

Nancy is preceded in death by her brother, Don (Irene) Muckridge of Cambridge City, Indiana.

Nancy’s family would like to extend their sincerest thanks to the healthcare professionals at the IU Health Simon Cancer Center, Columbus Regional Hospital, Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, and her caregiver, Perpetua Mupandawana.

Visitation for Nancy Jane Kirlin will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Waskom Capitol Hill Chapel, 1010 East Main Street, Cambridge City, Indiana. On Friday, March 22, 2024 a visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Milton Christian Church, 307 S. Central Ave., Milton, Indiana, followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Dennis Aud officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Cambridge City, Indiana.



In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to the Milton Christian Church or Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

Sally Manes

Sally A. Manes, 87, of Huntington, passed away peacefully at 7:40 am Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne, IN.

Sally was born on March 1, 1936, in Huntington, IN, the daughter of the late Ralph “Bill” Hosler and Lucille (Gentry) Hosler. After her parents passed away, Sally was blessed to be raised by her Great Aunt Edna and Great Uncle Glenn Jordan. She graduated from Huntington High School with the class of 1954 and later continued her education at Huntington College where she received a bachelor’s degree in education. Years later she earned a master’s degree in education from St. Francis College in Fort Wayne. Sally married the love of her life Kenneth W. Manes on December 10, 1955, in Huntington. They shared 53 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on March 24, 2009. Sally worked for Indiana Bell Telephone Company before starting her career in teaching. While employed through Huntington County School Corporation for many years, she taught at Northwest, Central, and Andrews elementaries. After retirement she volunteered at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Sally was a faithful member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church of Huntington. She also was a member of Psi lota Xi sorority, Book Club, LaFontaine Arts Council, Huntington Women’s Club, Retired Teachers Club and served on the board for FOL.

Sally, more than anything, wanted to make a difference in the world and that is why she became a teacher. Sally wanted to inspire young people while teaching from her heart. Although teaching was her passion and a large part of her life, she also felt it was very important to give back to the community. Her outgoing personality and encouragement to others made her a vital part of Huntington County. Sally was an avid reader and a little bit of a social butterfly. She loved visiting the beaches in North Carolina with her husband and having a glass of wine with friends. Sally was a wonderful mother, devoted wife, and a great protective big sister to her brother Scott. She adored her grandchildren and always loved spending time with them.

Sally is survived by her loving family, Son, Tony S. Manes of Littleton, CO; Daughter, Julie A. Crain of Huntington, IN; Brother, Scott (Madonna) Hosler of Huntington, IN; Five Grandchildren, Cassandra, Michael (Sarah), JD (Hannah), Megan (Nathaniel), Colleen (Adam); and Four Great Grandchildren, Ethan, Maddy, Parker, Chloe. She is preceded in death by her Father, Ralph “Bill” Hosler, Mother, Lucille Hosler, Great Aunt, Edna Jordan, Great Uncle, Glenn Jordan, Husband, Kenneth Wayne Manes, Granddaughter, Emma Kocher and Son-in-law, Charles “Charlie” Crain.

Visitation will be from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN. Funeral services will follow at 6:00 pm Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Bailey-Love Mortuary with Father Tony Steinacker officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Mt. Hope Cemetery Huntington, IN.

Preferred memorials can be made to the Cancer Services of Huntington or Boy's and Girl's Club of Huntington County, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN, 46750.

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