I found my grandfather's obituary online, so I figured I'd post it. I know it's been almost a year, but I've never seen a copy of it. Last Saturday they had his estate sale, which has had me thinking of him constantly. I know that it was just things that he collected, but it feels like another piece of him is gone forever. Things that held memories, are gone forever. I was unable to attend the auction because it was in Indiana and I'm preparing for finals. A few of my siblings attended, and they said there were stories all over the place being told of Grandpa, and their memories with him. Everyone of his guns were sold to his friends. One gun sold for almost 2k because everyone wanted something to remember him by. It was a horrible day as far as the weather was concerned, but that didn't hault the attendance. There were over 700 people there, and 400 registered bidders. When my sister was walking up to the house, she heard someone behind her say to his friend "I never knew this man, but everyone says he was a great man, and well loved." My sister then turned around and said "he was more than a great man, he was a legend". That he was! Loved by so many people! I know he is probably doing all those same things in heaven carrying on like always. I take great comfort in the gospel of Jesus Christ that affords me so much relief in these times. God be with him until we meet at Jesus feet.
John F. Kash, 71, of Milan, passed away at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at his home.He was born on October 23, 1937 to Caleb and Maud (Sebastian) Kash at their home in Sunman, Ind.He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Lawrence; sister-in-law, Patricia; and his niece, Pamela.He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Dorine; one sister, Lena Czimbal (Larry) of Muncie, Ind; two brothers, Leonard (Beverly) Kash and James (Eula) Kash of Milan; stepchildren, Linda (Larry) Weaver of Batesville, Donna (Frank) Ingram of Rockport, Ind., Brenda (Jerry) Johnson of Milan, Mark (Luann) Konradi of Milan, Randy Konradi of Dover, and Lisa (Steve) Williamson of Sunman; grandchildren, Chris (Linda) Campbell, Craig Campbell, Lori Campbell-Kennedy, Rusty (Christin) Weaver, Lydia Weaver of Florida, Adam Weaver of Batesville, Tonya Ingram of Indianapolis, Ronda (Cliff) Kennedy of Rockport, Ind., Tracy Johnson-Mullikin of Osgood, Liz (Paul) Roell of Milan, Nicholas (Angela) Johnson, of Milan, Danielle Konradi of Osgood, Chad and Brandon Konradi of Milan, and Abby Williamson of Sunman; seven nieces, four nephews, and 15 great-grandchildren.John was an active member of the Army Reserves before going to work at Philco in Connersville for 1 1/2 years, working with sheet metal. He worked for Benefit Company while he lived with his sister, Lena, for 8 years in Cincinnati. Next he traveled with Armco Steel for 1 1/2 years to different towns across the country. Once he finished with Armco, he worked in cement finishing for 26 years. He worked for Henry Rose Well Drilling for 10 years. John finished his career working in cement finishing for Force Construction until he retired due to throat cancer in 1990. He married his wife Dorine, on June 26, 1983.John has been an active Milan Legion Post 235 member for 42 years. John loved flying, hunting, his hunting dogs, fishing, going to auctions, flea markets, teaching his young neighbors many things and tinkering with what others may think of as junk, but to him they were treasures. John was proud to be a Registered Democrat, and wanted everyone to know it! The funeral service was held July 3 at the funeral home. Rev. Harris Long, pastor of First Baptist Church of Milan, officiated. Burial was in Craven Cemetery in Milan. Pallbearers were members of the Milan American Legion, Post #235.Memorial donations may be directed to Dearborn County Hospice or Milan Rescue 30. Please visit www.cookfuneral.com to leave online condolences for the family.
John F. Kash, 71, of Milan, passed away at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at his home.He was born on October 23, 1937 to Caleb and Maud (Sebastian) Kash at their home in Sunman, Ind.He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Lawrence; sister-in-law, Patricia; and his niece, Pamela.He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Dorine; one sister, Lena Czimbal (Larry) of Muncie, Ind; two brothers, Leonard (Beverly) Kash and James (Eula) Kash of Milan; stepchildren, Linda (Larry) Weaver of Batesville, Donna (Frank) Ingram of Rockport, Ind., Brenda (Jerry) Johnson of Milan, Mark (Luann) Konradi of Milan, Randy Konradi of Dover, and Lisa (Steve) Williamson of Sunman; grandchildren, Chris (Linda) Campbell, Craig Campbell, Lori Campbell-Kennedy, Rusty (Christin) Weaver, Lydia Weaver of Florida, Adam Weaver of Batesville, Tonya Ingram of Indianapolis, Ronda (Cliff) Kennedy of Rockport, Ind., Tracy Johnson-Mullikin of Osgood, Liz (Paul) Roell of Milan, Nicholas (Angela) Johnson, of Milan, Danielle Konradi of Osgood, Chad and Brandon Konradi of Milan, and Abby Williamson of Sunman; seven nieces, four nephews, and 15 great-grandchildren.John was an active member of the Army Reserves before going to work at Philco in Connersville for 1 1/2 years, working with sheet metal. He worked for Benefit Company while he lived with his sister, Lena, for 8 years in Cincinnati. Next he traveled with Armco Steel for 1 1/2 years to different towns across the country. Once he finished with Armco, he worked in cement finishing for 26 years. He worked for Henry Rose Well Drilling for 10 years. John finished his career working in cement finishing for Force Construction until he retired due to throat cancer in 1990. He married his wife Dorine, on June 26, 1983.John has been an active Milan Legion Post 235 member for 42 years. John loved flying, hunting, his hunting dogs, fishing, going to auctions, flea markets, teaching his young neighbors many things and tinkering with what others may think of as junk, but to him they were treasures. John was proud to be a Registered Democrat, and wanted everyone to know it! The funeral service was held July 3 at the funeral home. Rev. Harris Long, pastor of First Baptist Church of Milan, officiated. Burial was in Craven Cemetery in Milan. Pallbearers were members of the Milan American Legion, Post #235.Memorial donations may be directed to Dearborn County Hospice or Milan Rescue 30. Please visit www.cookfuneral.com to leave online condolences for the family.
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