DICKMAN, Katherine - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

Veedersburg - Miss Katherine Dickman, 73, died at the home of her nephew, James Darwactor here Sunday morning. She had made her home with her nephew for the past several years and was well known in this community. Miss Dickman was born in the house where she died on March 4, 1870, the daughter of Lewis and Lucinda Butts Dickman. She is survived by one brother, Calvin Dickman, Crawfordsville and by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. Charles Howard officiating. Burial was at the Rockfield Cemetery.

Lavina Katherine Dickman, daughter of Lewis and Lucinda Butt Dickman was born March 4, 1870. She departed this life May 30, 1943, on the farm south of Veedersburg where she was born and had always lived. She was one of a family of 8 children. One brother and two sisters died in infancy. In later years, two half brothers, John and Henry and one sister, Druzilla Alice, preceded her in death. The survivors are one brother, Calvin of Crawfordsville, and James Darwacter at whose home she died. As a young girl, Katherine became a member of the Christian Church. In later years she attended Prairie Creek Baptist and Centennial Churches. On Feb 28, 1909 her sister, Druzilla passed away leaving one child, James Darwactor, 14 years old. Katherine took this nephew into her home and bestowed upon him her love and devotion. Jim continued living with her even after his marriage. She so successfully took his mother's place that his children, Charles and Mildred have always called her Grandmother. Katherine was a good neighbor. She enjoyed exchanging visits and work with her neighbors. Only when her health did not permit did she give up this pleasure. She was a great lover of flowers and spent much time in their care and cultivation. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Fishero & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Howard in charge.