OBITUARIES

Updated: March 10, 2010       


Dorothy Kovach
Age 83
Lakeside Drive

Died on Sunday, March 7th, at the Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility in Columbus.  She was a teacher's aide for the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation for 20 years before retirement.  She was a member and volunteer at the Bartholomew County Senior Center in Columbus, an avid reader, and enjoyed sewing and needlepoint crafts.

She is survived by 2 sons: Michael & James Kovach; a daughter: Karin France; a granddaughter: Katelin Kovach; a sister: Irene Chamberlain; 4 nieces: Katharine & Patricia Chamberlain, Susan Sobieski, and Nancy Frantz; and a nephew: John Sobieski.  She was preceded in death by her husband: Casper Kovach.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 10th, from 5:00 PM until service time at the Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home on 25th Street in Columbus.  The funeral service will follow at 7:00 PM at the funeral home.  Inurnment will be at Garland Brook Mausoleum in Columbus.  Memorials may go to either the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or the Hospice of South Central Indiana.  You may view a video tribute after 4:00 PM Wednesday, light a virtual candle, and send condolences at www.jewellrittman.com.


Howard L. Temperly
Age 67
Taylor Road

Died on Wednesday, March 3rd, at his home.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He worked at the Lytle Funeral Home in Madison, the Community Savings Bank in North Palm Beach, FL, and was associated with Columbus Gold and Diamond Jewelry Store.  He was a member of the Moose Lodge No. 398.

He is survived by his brother and best friend: Howard Burton; a daughter: Marlena Olson; and a sister: Dana Proffet Fichlie.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 10th, from 4:00 - 8:00 PM and Thursday from noon until service time at the Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home on 25th Street in Columbus.  The funeral service will be on Thursday, March 11th, at 1:00 PM at the funeral home.  Burial will be at 3:00 PM Thursday at Kent Cemetery in Madison.  Memorials may go to the Bartholomew County Humane Society.  You may light a virtual candle and send condolences at www.jewellrittman.com.


Hervey Leon Born
Age 98
North Vernon

Died on Monday, March 8th, at the Schneck Medical Center in Seymour.  Survivors include 2 daughters: Norma Stoner and Donna Randall; 6 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his wife: Twylah Mars Born.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 10th, from 4:00 - 7:00 PM and Thursday from 10:00 AM until service time at the Sawyer-Pickett Funeral Home in North Vernon.  The funeral service will be on Thursday, March 11th, at 11:00 AM at the funeral home.  Burial will follow at the Vernon Cemetery.  Memorials may go to the Hoosier Christian Village through the funeral home.   

  
Sherry G. Mathews
Age 58
Sycamore Street

Died on Sunday, March 7th, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  She volunteered at Columbus Regional Hospital, helped handicapped people in Tell City, she was a part of the Columbus Accessibility Task Force, and an Advocate for Disabilities in Columbus.  She enjoyed bingo and crafts, especially making dream catchers.  She was affiliated with the Garden City Church of Christ. 

She is survived by her husband: Oliver "J.R." Mathews; 2 daughters: Candy Fivecoat and Sandy Mathews; a grandchild: Dallas Fivecoat; a brother: Larry Dale Tutterrow; a sister: Diane Zouble; and a best friend: Tyra Cataline.  She was preceded in death by her parents: Raymond and Osie Whittington Tutterrow.

Visitation will be on Friday, March 12th, from 11:00 AM until service time at the Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home on 25th Street in Columbus.  The funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM at the funeral home.  Burial will follow at Garland Brook Cemetery in Columbus.  Memorials may go to the Sherry G. Mathews Memorial Fund through the funeral home.  You may view a video tribute after 11:00 AM Friday, light a virtual candle, and send condolences at www.jewellrittman.com


Roland Comstock, Jr.
Age 84
North Vernon

Died on Monday, March 8th, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  Survivors include his wife: Charlene B. Comstock; a sister: Barbara Gruver; a son: Greg Comstock; a step-grandson; and 3 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by a daughter.   

Visitation will be on Friday, March 12th, from 4:00 - 8:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM until service time at Dove-Sharp & Rudicel Funeral Home in North Vernon.  The funeral service will be on Saturday, March 13th, at 11:00 AM at the funeral home.  Burial will follow at the Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville.  Memorials may go to either the Charlene B. Comstock Band directors Award Fund or the donor's choice of charities.


James Tolbert
Age 89
Cincinnati, OH
(Formerly of North Vernon)

Died on Tuesday, March 9th, at his daughter's home in Cincinnati.  Arrangements are pending at the Dove-Sharp & Rudicel Funeral Home in North Vernon.


Laurie Austin-Kiefer
Age 28
Columbus

Died on Monday, March 8th, at Columbus Regional Hospital.  She is survived by her husband: George H. Kiefer.  Arrangements are pending at the Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home in Columbus. 


Jerald L Manthei
Age 75
Butlerville

Died on Tuesday, March 9th, at the St. Vincent Jennings Hospital in North Vernon.  Arrangements are pending at the Sawyer-Pickett Funeral Home in North Vernon.
   

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