Lawrenceville, Indiana
1920 - 2004
John R. Ebert, Jr., age 84, formerly of Elwood and currently of Lawrenceville, IL, died October 5, 2004 at the United Methodist Village in Lawrenceville after an extended illness. He was born July 6, 1920 in Elwood, Indiana. He retired August 1, 1982 as a Utility Man at Delco Remy in Anderson after 36 years of service. He married Bessie Smith on December 25, 1946. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was formerly affiliated with the Main Street Wesleyan Church in Elwood and was a member of the U.A.W. #662 in Anderson. After his military service, he obtained his private pilots license and loved flying. He also enjoyed fishing.
Survivors include - Wife: Bessie (Smith) Ebert of Lawrenceville. Daughter: Johna and husband Jack Jeffries of Robinson, IL. Son: Kevin and wife Carolyn Ebert of Anderson. He was preceded in death by - Parents: John R. and Bertha J. (Bush) Ebert. 4 Brothers: Jessie Ebert, Avrid Ebert, George Ebert, and Cliff Ebert. 4 Sisters: Juanita Goins, Ruby Hinds, Martha Priest, and Mildred Humphries. Son: Robert Ray Ebert who died at birth.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Saturday, October 9, 2004 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood with Rev. Joe Coffin officiating. Burial will be in the Elwood City Cemetery in Elwood where the Elwood V.F.W. post 5782 will conduct military graveside rites. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 4 to 8 PM Friday, October 8, 2004 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society through the funeral home. Online condolences to the Ebert family can be made at: copherfeslermay.com.
To the family of John Ebert, Jr:
Please accept my condolences!
I think John's brother George was married to my Aunt Martha, and they had 2 children: Georgie, and Birdie Jane. We lost touch when my dad Harold Mountcastle, (brother to Aunt Martha) passed away in 1972.
My prayers are with the Ebert family.
Sincerely,
Louise (Mountcastle) Romine
October 11, 2004 | Elwood, IN
DEAR BESSIE, JOHNNA, RUTH,& KEVIN,
I AM TERRIBLY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF JOHN. THERE IS NO DOUBT IN MY MIND THAT HE'S SMILING DOWN ON YOU FROM HEAVEN. HE WAS ALWAYS A WONDERFUL FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR OF MINE ON NORTH B STREET, WHEN I WAS A KID GROWING UP. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY, YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS. LOVE, EVELYN BENNET-KELLY
EVELYN BENNETT-KELLY
October 09, 2004 | INDPLS, IN
We offer our deepest condolences during this difficult time
The Staff of Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home
October 07, 2004 | Elwood, IN
