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     His Social Security Number was 307-30-5430.¹¹ Raymond Leroy Pilant and Norma Jean Miller were divorced.⁴ Raymond Leroy Pilant was born on May 22, 1929 at Pierson, Vigo Co., Indiana.^11,3,4,5 He married Norma Jean Miller on September 20, 1954 at Indiana.⁵ Raymond Leroy Pilant married Mona M. Kittle on April 20, 1979 at Hammond, Lake Co., Indiana.^2,12,13 Raymond Leroy Pilant died on September 14, 2011 at Merrillville, Lake Co., Indiana, at age 82.^11,2,4 He Raymond L. Pilant, age 82 of Crown Point passed away September 14, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Mona; two stepsons: Philip (Holly) Hough of Cedar Lake and Marvin (Melissa) Hough of Lowell; four step grandchildren: Michelle Lahnen of Indianapolis, Amber Bator of Crown Point, Corey Hough of Cedar Lake, and Megan Dillman of Lowell; one sister, Betty Lambermont; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by three brothers: John, David, and Wayne. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 17, 2011 at 2:00 PM at the Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 8178 Cline Ave., Schererville; IN (1/2 mile south of Rt 30) with Pastor Steve Jones officiating. Cremation to follow. Friends may visit with the family on Saturday from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. (time of services) at the funeral home. Raymond was a member of American Legion Post 66 and VFW 9982, veteran of the Korean war 1951-1954, received the purple heart and two bronze stars. He worked at Inland Steel for 36 years in the 1014 Mill as a machinist. Ray loved to fish, hunt, and bowl. He loved to share his vegetables from his garden. Special thanks to the Geertsema family, and Dice and Roxie. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Legion Post 66 or VFW 9982. on September 16, 2011.²

     Maurice Targett was buried at Friendly Grove Cemetery, Lewis, Clay Co., Indiana.^5,6,7 He Maurice Targett, R. R. 1, Lewis, died at 9:50 p.m. Wednesday at the Greene County General Hospital. He was born March 4, 1894, in Brazil, the son of Thomas and Georgeanna Brown Targett. His wife, Etha Mae, died in April of this year. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are a son, Everett, Greenfield; two brothers, James and John, both of Brazil; three sisters, Mrs. Alfreda Decker, Mrs. Georgeanna Shobe and Mrs. Louise Barrett. all of Brazil, and two grandchildren. Burila was in the Friendly Grove Cemetery.⁷ His Social Security Number was 314-01-3483.⁸ He was born on March 4, 1894 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.^8,2,3,5,6,7 He married Etha Mae Pilant, daughter of David Milton Pilant and Martha J. Butts, on March 26, 1929 at Indiana.^9,4,5,10 Maurice Targett died on September 24, 1975 at Linton, Greene Co., Indiana, at age 81.^8,5,6,7

     His Social Security Number was 311-03-7512.⁶ Howard Emory Fox was buried at Friendly Grove Cemetery, Lewis, Clay Co., Indiana.^2,3,5 He was born on September 6, 1906 at Sullivan Co., Indiana.^1,2,4,5,6 He married Effie Lillian Pilant, daughter of David Milton Pilant and Martha J. Butts, on March 28, 1942 at Indiana.¹ Howard Emory Fox died on June 21, 1964 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 57.^2,5 He Howard (Hup) Fox, 57, a resident of near Coalmont, died at 6:20 p.m. Sunday at the St. Anthony hospital in Terre Haute. He was born Sept. 6, 1906 in Sullivan County, the son of James and Sarah Baskeen Fox. For the past several years, he had been a maintenance foreman at Shakamak State Park near Jasonviile. Surviving are the wife, Effie, one brother, Jess Fox of Farmersburg; two sisters, Mrs. Eathel Arthur of Indianapolis; Mrs. Emma Raines of Terre Haute. Burial will be in the Friendly Grove cemetery. on June 22, 1964.²

     Betty Jean Pilant was buried at Clinton Falls Cemetery, Clinton Falls, Putnam Co., Indiana.² She Betty Jean (Pilant) Lambermont, 88, of rural Greencastle passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at her home in Clinton Township. She was born in Vigo County on September 27, 1932 to John B. and Myrtle Marie Pilant. The family moved to Coalmont area when she was about 6 years old and she attended school there. She was the only sister, with four older brothers, and Betty frequently mentioned that her dad called her “Tom”, as she loved being out helping him with the animals and farm chores. On May 1, 1949, she married Robert Wayne Lambermont of Jasonville and soon after they made Putnam County their home. Betty had worked in the cafeteria at Clinton Center School and as a nurses’ aide at the Putnam County Hospital. She continued her love of living on the farm and was always Bob’s helper, whether caring for animals, doing farm chores, or helping with construction work and repair work on various projects. She much preferred being outside working with him than being in the house. When the grandchildren were young, they lovingly called them “Grandpa Farm and Grandma Farm”, and that name is still used by them today, as well as by extended family and friends. They spent several winters in southern Texas, but always returned home in time for her to go mushroom hunting! She also enjoyed hunting ginseng in the fall, but more than anything else, being with her family was her favorite way to spend time. Her husband preceded her in death in 2008. She was also preceded by her granddaughter Tiffany Dawn (Lambermont) Mauk, great-grandson Robert Cade Mauk, great-granddaughter Dani Harris, and her four brothers and their wives, John “Junior” Pilant (Dorothy), David Pilant (Julia), Wayne Pilant (Carrie), and Raymond Pilant (Mona). Survivors include her daughter, Shirley Dodds (Mike) of Carlisle, sons Don Lambermont (Connie) of rural Greencastle, Ron Lambermont (Sheri) of Marshall, and Jim Lambermont (Robin) of St. Louis; grandchildren, Dustin Dodds (Traci), Erin Dodds, Staci Parent (Doug), Travis Lambermont (April), Amy Friddle (Peter), Dylan Lambermont (Renee), Colton Lambermont (Alisha), Holiday Rose (Matt), Natalie Langham (Jay), and Chasta Uptegrove (Bobby Harris); several great-grandchildren and their spouses; seven great-great grandchildren, and one due to arrive in June. She is also survived by brothers-in-law Bill (Jean) Lambermont of Brazil and Max (Linda) Lambermont of Jasonville, and several nieces, nephews, and their families. Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 10, 2021, at Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Matthews officiating. Burial will follow in Clinton Falls Cemetery.² She was born on September 27, 1932 at Vigo Co., Indiana.² As of May 1, 1949,her married name was Lambermont.¹ She married Robert Wayne Lambermont on May 1, 1949.^1,2,7 Betty Jean Pilant died on May 7, 2021 at Clinton Township, Putnam Co., Indiana, at age 88.²

     Dorothy L. Mullens was buried at Walker Cemetery, Worthington, Greene Co., Indiana.¹ She was born on January 28, 1926 at Clay Co., Indiana.^1,2 As of May 23, 1945,her married name was Pilant.² She married John Leverl Pilant Jr., son of John B. Pilant and Myrtle Marie Downes, on May 23, 1945 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^3,1,2 Dorothy L. Mullens died on January 6, 2018 at Jasonville, Greene Co., Indiana, at age 91.¹ She Dorothy L. Pilant 91, of Jasonville, Indiana passed away at 4:15 a.m. Saturday, January 6, 2018 in Shakamak Good Samaritan in Jasonville. She was born January 28, 1926 to Otis Mullens and Leora Mullens (Snellenberger). Dorothy married Junior Pilant who passed away on December 19, 1999. Survivors include her children, Judy Lang (Bob) of Jasonville, Jerry Pilant and friend (Bobbie Miller) of Worthington, Lee Pilant (Janice) of Jasonville; grandchildren, Robin Jones (Jon), Candi Hamilton (Brian), Brian Pilant (Karen), Laura Wadhwan (Kuldip), Christopher Pilant, Shannon Pilant; 14 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; siblings, Norma Bemis of Coalmont, IN; numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 brothers, Floyd Mullens and Cecil Mullens; 5 sisters, Nell Crist, Louise Kittle, Ressa Raley, Anna Muriel Shew, Carrie Pilant. Dorothy graduated from Coalmont High School. She was homemaker and a member of the OES Lodge in Sullivan. Interment will be at Walker Cemetery in Greene County. on January 6, 2018.¹

     His Social Security Number was 313-28-8571.⁵ Robert Wayne Lambermont was buried at Clinton Falls Cemetery, Clinton Falls, Putnam Co., Indiana.^1,4 He was born on November 23, 1930 at Jasonville, Greene Co., Indiana.^5,1,3,4 He married Betty Jean Pilant, daughter of John B. Pilant and Myrtle Marie Downes, on May 1, 1949.^1,2,4 Robert Wayne Lambermont died on August 4, 2008 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 77.^5,1,4 He Robert Wayne Lambermont, 77, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, Aug. 4, 2008 at Methodist Hospital, following an accident at home. He was born on Nov. 23, 1930 in Greene County, Ind. to Louis and Dovie White Lambermont. Bob was a lifelong farmer and retired from the Indianapolis Chevrolet Plant in 1981 with 30 years of service as the carpenter. His parents, a granddaughter, Tiffany Mauk and a great-grandson, Robert Cade Mauk preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Betty Jean Pilant Lambermont, whom he married on May 1, 1949; his children, Shirley Dodds and husband, Mike of Carlisle, Don Lambermont and wife, Connie of Greencastle, Ron Lambermont and wife, Sheri of Marshall, Jim Lambermont and wife, Robin of Troy, Missouri; brothers, Charles Lambermont of Jasonville, Bill Lambermont and wife, Jean of Brazil, Max Lambermont and wife, Linda of Jasonville, Sisters, Delores Flater and husband, Jim of Linton, Carol Zimmerman of Terre Haute; grandchildren, Dustin Dodds and wife, Traci, Erin Dodds, Staci Parent and husband, Doug, Travis Lambermont and wife, April, Amy Lister and husband, Jimmy, Dylan Lambermont and wife, Renee, Colten and Holiday Lambermont, Natalie Langham and husband, Jay, Chasta Uptegrove and husband, Billy; 17 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. at Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home, with Rev. Tim Matthews officiating. Interment will follow at Clinton Falls Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m at the funeral home. Memorials in Bob's name may be made to the Clinton Township Scholarship Fund. on August 6, 2008.¹

     Carrie Lee Mullens was buried at Friendly Grove Cemetery, Lewis, Clay Co., Indiana.^3,6,5 She was born on June 7, 1923 at Jasonville, Greene Co., Indiana.^7,3,6,4,5 As of January 26, 1947,her married name was Pilant.¹ She married Donald Wayne Pilant, son of John B. Pilant and Myrtle Marie Downes, on January 26, 1947 at Indiana.^1,2,3,6,5 Carrie Lee Mullens died on December 3, 2007 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 84.^1,7,3,6,5 She Carrie Lee Pilant, 84, of Lewis died 5:34 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born June 7, 1923, the daughter of Otis Mullens and Leora Snellenburger Mullens. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Donald Wayne Pilant, whom she married Jan. 26, 1947; a daughter and son-in-law, Rita and Jeff Sisk of Lewis; son and daughter-in-law, Virgil and Yvonne Pilant of Lewis; daughter-in-law, Patty Pilant of Farmersburg; two sisters, Dorothy Pilant of Jasonville and Norma Bemis of Coalmont; nine grandchildren, Michelle and Brian Curry, Marci and Jeff Holley, Brad Pilant, Jennifer Richardson, Cindy Pilant, Greg and Dara Pilant, Jessica Keller, Amy and Cameron Dickson, and Jason Mills; 22 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents; one son, Walter Pilant; great-grandson, Chance Hadley; four sisters, Louise Kittle, Nellamae Criss, Ressa Raley and Anna Muriel Shew; two brothers, Cecil Mullens and Floyd Mullens. She was a member of Friendly Grove Baptist Church, active in ladies missionary circle, graduated from Coalmont High School in 1942. She loved to play cards and enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services are 1 p.m. Thursday in McClanahan-Lee Funeral Home, 631 E. Main St., Jasonville, with the Rev. David Smith officiating. on December 4, 2007.³

     Julia Ethel Boes was buried at Friendly Grove Cemetery, Lewis, Clay Co., Indiana.¹ She was born on December 23, 1925 at Edgar Co., Illinois.^1,2 As of October 21, 1944,her married name was Pilant.¹ She married David Arthur Pilant, son of John B. Pilant and Myrtle Marie Downes, on October 21, 1944 at Indiana.^1,3 Julia Ethel Boes died on December 23, 2016 at Linton, Greene Co., Indiana, at age 91.¹ She Julia (Boes) Pilant, 91, of Jasonville, passed away at 3:09 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, at Glenburn Nursing Home in Linton. She was born Dec. 23, 1925, in Edgar County, Ill., to William J. "Bill" and Martha (Jordan) Boes. Julia married David Pilant on Oct. 21, 1944, who passed away in November 1994. Survivors include daughter, Donna Rose (Street) Weinbrecht of Coalmont; sons and daughters-in-law, Norman and Brenda Pilant of Jasonville and John W. "Bill" and Robin Pilant of Lewis; grandchildren, Lisa Kirk, Kimberly and Bruce Kates, Gwen and Ronnie Edmonson, Arthur and Brandy Pilant, John Michael and Tammy Street, David Weinbrecht and Inge, John William Pilant Jr. and Lora, Sarah and Jason Cullisan, David and Cathy Pilant; 27 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Beulah "Janie" Clingerman of Fort Myers, Fla. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Pilant; brothers, Reanis Boes, Howard Boes, Cecil Boes, Russell Boes, Richard Boes and Donald Boes; sister, Bernice Hayden; grandsons, Eric Street and Troy Street; great-granddaughter, Alyssa Street; and son-in-law, Larry Weinbrecht. Julia was a hairdresser for 50 years. She was a member of Jasonville United Methodist Church and was very active for over 60 years. She loved quilting, crocheting and enjoyed keeping busy. Interment will be at Friendly Grove Cemetery in Lewis. on December 24, 2016.¹

     Walter Leon Pilant was buried at Friendly Grove Cemetery, Lewis, Clay Co., Indiana.^2,3,5,6 His Social Security Number was 314-54-2558.⁸ He was born on May 18, 1948 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^8,2,3,5,6 He married Patty Jo Taylor on September 14, 1968 at Linton, Greene Co., Indiana.^2,4 Walter Leon Pilant died on February 10, 2006 at Farmersburg, Sullivan Co., Indiana, at age 57.^8,2,3,5,6 He FARMERSBURG -- Walter Leon Pilant, 57, of Farmersburg, passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2006. Born May 18, 1948 in Terre Haute, he was the son of Donald Wayne and Carrie Mullins Pilant. He was retired from Sears. At one time, he lived and worked in Linton. He was a member of the American Legion, the Shelburn First Baptist Church, the Thunderbird Fire Department, and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors include: his parents Donald and Carrie Pilant; his wife Patty Taylor Pilant of Farmersburg; two daughters, Michelle and her husband Brian Curry of Greencastle and Marci and her husband Jeff Holley of Bartlesville, Okla; a son Bradley Pilant of Farmersburg; a brother Virgil Pilant; and a sister Rita Sisk. Funeral service will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Shelburn First Baptist Church in Shelburn with the Rev. Michael Nave officiating. Burial will be in Friendly Grove Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 4-9 p.m. at Mattox-Fidler Funeral Home in Farmersburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Thunderbird Fire Department. on February 13, 2006.²

     Mona M. Kittle was buried at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, 8178 Cline Avenue, Schererville, Lake Co., Indiana.² She was born on December 31, 1933 at Indiana.³ As of April 20, 1979,her married name was Pilant.⁴ She married Raymond Leroy Pilant, son of John B. Pilant and Myrtle Marie Downes, on April 20, 1979 at Hammond, Lake Co., Indiana.^5,2,4 Mona M. Kittle died on July 7, 2019 at Indiana at age 85.² She CROWN POINT, IN - Mona M. Pilant, age 85, of Crown Point passed away July 7, 2019. She is survived by her sons, Philip (Holly) Hough and Marvin Hough; grandchildren, Michelle Wicks, Amber (Dustin) Bator, Corey (Shannon) Hough and Megan Dillman; great-grandchildren, Addison, Rylee, Spencer, Austin, Scarlett, Timothy and Gabriel. Mona was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Pilant. Interment to follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. Mona briefly worked for Inland Steel out of high school, but spent most of her life tending to her home and family. She enjoyed traveling and spending winters as a snowbird near Frostbite, FL. on July 10, 2019.²