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2006 Birthday Party Photographs (contributed by John Malik)
More bad news! June Hammers Winiger passed away on May 5, 2006. Her obituary follows:
Edith June Hammers Wininger
Edith June (Hammers) Wininger, 69, of Las Vegas, Nev., formerly of Evansville, died Friday, May 5, 2006, at her home, attended by her husband after a long illness.
She was a former member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Evansville and had been owner and operator of several beverage establishments in Orange County, Calif.
Surviving are her husband, Randall B. of Las Vegas, Nev.; sons, Jerry Wayne Niehaus of Evansville, Gary Niehaus of Santa Ana, Calif., Randall Niehaus of Riverside, Calif.; daughter, Katherine Niehaus Perry of Temecula, Calif.; brother, James H. Hammers of Evansville; sisters, Grace Dukes of Evansville, Evelyn Luchau of Anaheim, Calif.; two grandchildren, Brandon Niehaus of Evansville and Blake Perry of Temecula, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews.
"June" was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Lola Edwards Hammers; sisters, Mary Spells and Pauline Pentcost; brothers, Milton O., William E.,Vernon E., and Donald Ray Hammers; and an infant brother and sister.
Visitation was held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 12, 2006, at Fairhaven Memorial Chapel, with the funeral at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 13. Services were preformed by Deacon Jon Schlemmer of St. Cecilla Catholic Church, with the eulogy by Blake Perry. Interment followed at Fairhaven Memorial Park, Orange, Calif.
Memorial contributions should be made to the charity of your choice.
Browning Funeral Home handled local arrangements.
More bad news! Daniel (Danny) Johns passed away on May 12, 2006. His obituary follows:
Daniel Ray Johns
Daniel Ray Johns, 68, of Evansville, Ind., passed away Friday, May 12, 2006, at VNA Charlier Hospice Care Center.
Daniel was a 1955 graduate of Reitz High School. Daniel was a salesman and throughout his career sold life insurance, real estate and beauty supplies.
He was an avid fisherman, and enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his grandchildren. Daniel was a member of Crossroads Christian Church.
He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Karen Johns of Evansville, Ind.; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Jeff Liberman of Evansville, Ind.; son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Beth Johns of Evansville, Ind.; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and John Devine of St. Philips, Ind.; daughter-in-law, Taryn Hartle, Newburgh, Ind.; son, Ian P. Johns of Evansville, Ind.; sister-in-law, Mary Jean Johns of Evansville, Ind.; brother and sister-in-law, Patrick and Paulette Johns of Darmstadt, Ind.; sister and brother-in-law, Josie and Adrian Ziepolt of Bloomington, Ind.; grandchildren, Lauren Liberman, John Liberman, Jessica Johns, Matthew Johns, Elizabeth Cook, Andy Cook, J.P. Devine, Hannah Devine; stepdaughter and her husband, Lisa and Steve Coulup of Newburgh, Ind.; stepdaughter and her husband, Amanda and Sukru Erisgen, St. Louis, Mo.; stepson and his wife, Brandon and Danielle Hayes, Evansville, Ind.; and nine stepgrandchildren.
Daniel is preceded in death by his son, William R. Johns; parents, Charles and Mary Jo (Hartman) Johns; and a brother, Dave Johns.
Funeral services are planned for 1 p.m. Tuesday May 16, 2006, at Browning Funeral Home, with Revs. Brad Hillier and Dan Hendricks officiating. Burial will be held at Salem Cemetery in Darmstadt. Friends may visit from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2006, at Browning Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Charlier Hospice Center, P.O. Box 3487, Evansville, IN 47734-9983, or the Evansville Rescue Mission, 300 S. Martin Luther King Blvd., Evansville, IN 47708.
April 19, 2006 - I was informed last night by Nancy Sander Cox that Jim Pierce has died. Apparently he had a cerebral hemmorage. More details will be posted as available.
April 21, 2006 - Obituary
James Ensle Pierce
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He spent his youth on the family's rural home site, and was a 1955 graduate of Reitz High. He graduated from Northrop University, and resided in Torrance and Redondo Beach (Calif.) for 42 years. In 1961, he went to work for Trans World Airlines, where he was employed for more than 40 years, earning many awards and honors in recognition of his outstanding service, and most recently was employed by American Airlines as a senior maintenance instructor.
Jim was a wonderful and beloved son, brother, father, grandfather and uncle.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Neil; and his parents, Neil V. Pierce, former principal of Reitz High School, and Jane Ensle Pierce.
Survivors include his daughter, Deborah J. (Anthony) Hulsey of Torrance; sister, Rebecca (Frank) Hill of Fort Wayne, Ind.; granddaughters, Nicole and Sheila Hulsey; and nephews, Scott and Brian Hill. He will live on in our hearts forever.
Jim was respected by many as a loyal and caring friend, always willing to lend a helping hand. He was a "Jack of all trades" and had a never-ending thirst for knowledge, but especially loved working on cars and for many years took care of his friends' autos. He also had a passion for auto racing, gardening, working out at the gym and was always a proud spectator at his granddaughters' softball games. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2006, at Green Hills Memorial Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.
In lieu of flowers, a donation in his memory may be made to a charity of your choice.
1987 Birthday Party Photographs (contributed by JoAnn Coleman Koonce)
Check the Guest Book page. Carolyn Lynn Hart's daughter would like to communicate with Carolyn's friends from her school days at Reitz. Carolyn died at the age of 27 and her daughter would like to hear from any who knew her well. Also, Cheryl sent in 2 photos of Carolyn. They may be viewed on the Photos From The Past page under Memories Cheryl's e-mail can be viewed on the Classmate News page under News & Misc.
