Special Weather Statement issued December 18 at 4:07AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Southerly winds will increase today ahead of an approaching cold front. Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph can be expected with gusts of 35 to 45 mph at times this afternoon. Be sure to secure outdoor objects.
Today 51° Today 51° 18° 18° chance Tomorrow 25° Tomorrow 25° slight chance 23° 23°
Saturday, December 1st, 2007
Kenneth Heckathorn
Kenneth Dean Heckathorn, 91, Monticello Health Care, formerly of Fulton, Ind., died at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 30, 2007, at White County Memorial Hospital, Monticello.
He was born Sept. 30, 1916 in Fulton County to Henry & Cora Hartman Heckathorn. On Sept. 10, 1934, he married Mary Jane Greenwald, who died Oct. 17, 2001.
Surviving are two sons, Freddie K. (Merlee), Celina, and Jerry D. (Rhonda), Rochester, Ind.; a daughter, Penny (Dave) Yeakley- Scott, Monon, Ind.; six grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and a great great grandson.
Deceased are brothers Kirtch and Lester; three sisters, Alta Omstead, Edna Pratt, and Golda Briggs; three grandchildren; and a great grandson.
He was a salesman for Wilson Freed and Grain, the owner and operator of the Marathon Gas Station, Rochester, and a grain farmer. He was a member of Good Sam's Club and the Moose Lodge of Rochester.
Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, Ind., the Rev. Ross Terry officiating. Burial is at Rochester IOOF Cemetery.
Calling is 4-8 p.m. Monday and 1-2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials can be made to Fulton County United Ministry.
Condolences can be made to the family at goodfamily@rtcol.com
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