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Clarke Gholson Obituary

Clarke G. Gholson Carmel, IN Clarke G. Gholson, age 59, of Carmel, IN, formerly of Highland, passed away suddenly at home on Monday, October 24, 2005. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Gail (nee Sweeney); three sons: Matt Gholson of Highland, Adam (Kristy) Gholson of Highland and Jason (Sarah) Payne of Griffith; three daughters: Jennifer Van Horssen of Carmel, IN, Julie Payne of Schererville and Jessica Payne of Hammond; three grandchildren: Cherylynn Gholson, Joey and Jonathan Van Horssen; one brother, Mark (Vicki) Gholson of Granger, IN; uncle and aunt: Elwood and Ruth Gholson of Colorado Springs, CO. Preceded in death by his beloved first wife, Cheryl; parents: Otis and Lois Gholson and granddaughter, Samantha Van Horssen. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 28, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 9009 Kennedy Avenue, Highland, with Rev. Arthur Burkman, officiating. Burial at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville. Friends may call at the Fagen-Miller Funeral Home, 2828 Highway Avenue, Highland on Thursday from 2 to 8 p.m. Mr. Gholson was formerly employed at NIPSCO for 31 years and presently employed at MISO in Carmel, IN. He was a former member of the Highland Volunteer Fire Department for 13 years. Memorials to the Redeemer Lutheran Church would be appreciated.
Published by The Times from Oct. 26 to Oct. 27, 2005.

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Angie Noojin

October 27, 2005

Gail,

I am so sorry for your loss. Clarke was such a wonderful man. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Take care. Love you, Angie Noojin and Family

Tim McKenna

October 27, 2005

Clarke was one of those clients who I truly looked forward to meeting with. He will be missed, my life was richer for having known him. My prayers are with Gail and his family.

marilyn eberle

October 27, 2005

please except our sympathy I truly understand. marilyn eberle,patty,pambuckley,kelsey and erin

Bud & Barb Coker

October 26, 2005

Our deepest sympathy at your loss. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Gary and Kathy Grant

October 26, 2005

Please accept our sincerest condolences. We are very sorry for your loss. Clarke was full of life. We know he will be greatly missed.

Marvin Boetcher

October 26, 2005

Gail and Family

I am sorry to hear about Clark, my deepest condolences to you and your family.

I am going to be out of town and will not be able to make the service and wake. But I will be think of you and the family

Marv Boetcher

Tonya Voigt

October 26, 2005

Gail and Family,

I'm sorry to hear for your loss.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

God Bless.

Linda and Rick Bates

October 26, 2005

Our condolences to the Gholson family.

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