Kraft Funeral Service

White hair and beard, western hat and boots - Friar Maurice Hayes could be mistaken for Santa Claus or a retired cowboy. But as a Franciscan, he devoted himself to the Gospel Life, ministering quietly and humbly, always finding new ways to spread the message of God's love to the people he served. Friar Maurice Hayes OFM Conv. died on July 14, 2021, in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born Charles Conrad Hayes on February 12, 1943, in Sunfish, Kentucky, to Thomas Millard and Ruth Ann (French) Hayes. He was predeceased by his parents and by his brothers Thomas Melvin, James Anthony, Pius, Marion Patrick, and Paul Howard Hayes, and by his sisters Ethel Justice, Mary Charlene Olivastro, Lucy Ellen...

FRIAR EDMUND GOLDBACH OFM CONV., Friar Edmund Goldbach OFM Conv. lived with a quiet, peaceful certainty that God would guide him to where he was needed, where God wanted him to be. A profound prayer life reinforced his faith and trust that God would always provide. Friar Edmund passed away on March 14, 2021, in Edina, Minnesota. He was born Clarence George Goldbach, Jr. to Clarence and Mary Regina (Clinton) Goldbach in Cleveland, Ohio, on August 29, 1938. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother Dennis, and is survived by his sisters Nancy Jean Engle (+Don) and Barbara Ann Lesniak (+Don), 10 nieces and nephews, and nearly 40 great-nieces and -nephews. After graduating from the...

Mary Patricia Dunlap, 80, of Branchville, Indiana passed away January 7, 2021 at Norton Healthcare. She was born on February 27, 1940 in Edwardsville, Indiana to the late Jack and Marie Smith. She was retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons and a member of Lilly Dale Church of Christ. Mary loved traveling, spending time with her animals on the farm, and loved taking care of others especially her family. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Sheldon Howard Dunlap; a daughter, Laura Foe; and two sisters, Jacqueline Schmidt and Nina Ballard. Mary is survived by a son, Charles (Angie) Foe; two granddaughters, Hallie (Zac Lewis) Foe and Kimberly (Joey) Powers;...

Carol Lee Mawod, 80, of Orosi, California passed away December 22, 2020 at Treyton Oak Towers in Louisville, Kentucky. She was born on February 13, 1940 in Visalia, California to the late Wentworth W. and Thelma D. Jordan. Carol taught school, had an extensive aviary, was an animal lover and worked alongside of her late husband managing World Wide Citrus. She spent the last 4 years with her son, Michael in Louisville, Kentucky. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert G. Mawod. Carol is survived by a son, Michael (Stephen Zocklein) Mawood of Louisville, Kentucky; a daughter, Julie Mawod of Guerneville, California; and a granddaughter, Emma of...

Roberta Jane Tewalt Breece, September 4, 1927-November 9, 2020. Jane was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey. She spent many weekends and parts of summers along the Delaware River in a cabin located in the berg of Masthope, Pennsylvania. She had early memories of the Forest Hill Field Club in Newark and graduated from Prospect Hill Country Day School. In the mid-forties she worked in New York City as a reservationist at United airlines and also in the trust department at Chase Manhattan Bank. She loved to reminisce about attending a dinner where Tom Harmon received the Heisman Trophy at the Downtown Athletic club where her father, Robert F. Tewalt, was a long-time member. Jane went on...

Elizabeth R. Bartelt, 96, passed away September 2, 2020, at Baptist Health Floyd. Bette was born in April 1924 in Huntingburg, Indiana to the late Florentine J. and Pauline Woerter Mundy. As a polio survivor, she volunteered to teach students who had polio with the American Polio Association. She was retired from the Greater Clark County School System with over 25 years of service as a Educator. Bette was a member of St. Mark's United Church of Christ and the Kentuckiana Round Dance Council. She volunteered to play piano at soup kitchens around Kentuckiana. She is survived by son, Phillip; two grandchildren, John and Meg; four great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she is...

L. Bryce Whitson, Jr., 38, of Charlotte, North Carolina, formerly of New Albany, Indiana passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 after a three year battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Bryce was born on February 16, 1982 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late L. Bryce and Sharon Hartman Whitson. He received his Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue in 2009, and was a former employee of Naval Surface Warfare Center until he started his dream job with Hendrick Motorsports. His hobbies include running triathlons where he completed both Ironman 70.3 and Ironman 140.6 in Louisville, Kentucky and the Mag 7 Series in Bloomington, Indiana. He...

Alma Schaffner, 95, of New Albany, passed away May 11, 2020 at Diversicare-Providence. She was born on December 25, 1924 in New Braunfels, Texas to the late Harry and Hulda Pantermuehl Sr. She was a retired seamstress for Amalgamated and was a devote Catholic. She was a member of St. Mary of the Annunciation Church in New Albany where she was a member of the Alter Society. She volunteered spent many hours helping others at the old St. Edwards Hospital and Providence Healthcare. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in by her husband, Louis E. Schaffner, Sr.; siblings, Wayne Pantermuehl, Rosie Schultze, Audrey Robertson, Harry "Rock" Pantermuehl Jr., Leroy Pantermuehl, Althea...

Marilyn Joyce Peyton, 90, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on May 3, 2020, from Covid pneumonia. Marilyn was born on April 8, 1930, in Danville Indiana, to Carol and Charles Ralph Walter. Her childhood in Danville was filled with music. She played the accordion in a family band, The Walter Sisters, with Jill on the organ and Shirley on the marimba. Marilyn spent 4 years at Earlham College where she made life-long friends and graduated in 1952. She married her high school sweetheart, George Mitchell, (deceased 1977), and embarked on an adventurous life, living in many places while raising her children, Gregg and Cheryl. Throughout her life she was a teacher: formally as a high school...

Mr. Randy Lee Hotmer, of Sellersburg, IN, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 at the age of 71. Randy was born to parents Robert and Patricia Hotmer on August 3, 1948 in Pemberville, OH. He was the eldest of two sons and attended Eastwood High School. In 1970, he married his wife, Connie Ingram who survives him in addition to his three children: Heather Hotmer, Aimee Ryan (Drew), and Kirt Hotmer (Tania). nine loving grandchildren, one brother Ryan Hotmer (Patti) and two nephews. Randy served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1970. He served honorably in the Old Guard stationed in Arlington VA, achieving the rank of Specialist 4. Randy's experience in the Old Guard played a very...

Joanne Green LaFollette Hale, 90, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on February 23, 2020 while surrounded in love by her family and friends. Born on February 10, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Lot and Mary Green, she dedicated her life to the service of others. Joanne graduated from Butler University where she was a member of the Tri Delta Sorority and obtained her BS in Zoology. She went on to earn her AA in Nursing from Indiana University Southeast and a BSN from the University of Louisville. After college, Joanne had a long and successful career in nursing as an RN on Norton's Gynecology Floor, served as Adjunct Professor at IUS, and was a pioneer in infant stimulation as a small...

Charlene A. (Wesley) James, 87 years of age, died Wednesday December 25th, 2019. She was born August 8, 1932 in Liberty, Kentucky to the late Preston and Vasca (Patterson) Wesley and was the widow of Earl J. James Sr. who died in 1999. Charlene was the mother of nine children and was a wonderful homemaker, wife, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, five siblings and four grandchildren. Survivors include nine children; Bonnie Key (Larry), Marilyn Belden (Steve), Elmer James (Debbie), Earl James Jr. (Shelley), Helen Howson(Todd), Susan Jackson(Jay), Julie Sprigler(Jeff), Donna James, and John James. 19 Grandchildren, 12 Great-grandchildren, and one Great-great...

Berdie J. Senn, 85, of Rushville, Indiana formerly of English, Indiana, passed away December 11, 2019 at Rushville-Miller Merry Manor. She was born on February 28, 1934 in Branchville, Indiana to the late Melvin Earl and Alice Minerva Baker. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in New Albany. She was retired from Wal Mart after 17 years of service and formerly worked for Wellman/General Electric both in Shelbyville. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Senn; a brother, Travis E. Baker; a sister, Norma J. Senn. She is survived by three children, Ann Huntington, Jon McMahel and Alijene Miller; five grandchildren;...

Mary Therese Chidester O'Connell, 92, passed away on December 1, 2019 in Salem, Indiana. Mary is survived by six of her seven children, Margaret Mary Tuma, Daniel Joseph (Cindy) O'Connell, Maureen Ann (Don) Walker , Eileen Marie (Anthony) Unitas, Patrick Joseph O'Connell and Catherine Marie (Paul) Duke; 18 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 2-4 on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Kraft Funeral Service, 708 East Spring Street, New Albany Indiana, 47150 followed by a funeral service at 4:00 pm. Burial will be on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at 10:00 am at Woodlawn Cemetery in West Palm Beach, Florida. Expressions of sympathy are suggested to St. Jude Children's...

Robert Joseph "Bob" "RJ" Watkins, 82, of Louisville, died November 20, 2019 at Baptist Hospital East following a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born on November 8, 1937 in Anderson, Indiana. He achieved a Masters in Arts in Mathematics from Ball State University followed by additional Graduate Studies at both Purdue and NYU.He served nearly 6 years active duty for the U.S. Air Force as weather forecaster, staff weather officer and commander of weather flight in various locations including Cape Canaveral. This was followed by 17 years in the National Guard. R.J. was Internal Consultant / Senior Applied Statistician / Operations Research Specialist and Senior Applied...

Br. Angelo Catania OFM Conv. died on November 13, 2019, in Libertyville IL. He was born Carmen Joseph Catania on March 22, 1942, to Frank and Lillian Rosalia (Russo) Catania in Oak Park IL. He was predeceased by his parents, and is survived by his brothers Guy and Frank, along with a number of cousins, nieces, and nephews. He professed Simple Vows as a Conventual Franciscan on July 15, 1963, and Solemn Vows on July 15, 1966. Most of his decades of Franciscan service were spent in southern Indiana at the Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, or in Carey OH at the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation. Through those years he worked in several different areas: cook,...

Thomas L. Ulrich, 84, of Floyds Knobs, passed away November 3, 2019 at Diversicare of Providence. He was born on April 30, 1935 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Paul and Virginia Ulrich. Tom was a Mason and an Honorable Kentucky Colonel. He was an entrepreneur with the most recent being Skyline Lakes and Kentucky Colonel Gas/Car Wash. He served as a volunteer Floyd County Deputy Sherriff. Tom enjoyed two way radio club, quick draw gun clubs, golf, bowling, tennis, square dancing and was very competitive. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Joan T. Ulrich. He is survived by companion, Peggy Sayre; five children, Paul D. (Donna) Ulrich,...