James Alvia Bickett was born April 10, 1877, in Paxton, Ford Co., IL, and died November 22, 1942, at Mt. Carmel Mercy Hospital, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, at age 65. Buried in Grand Lawn Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. He is the son of John Henry Bickett of Cedarville, Greene Co., OH, and Isabella Jane "Isabelle" Jackson of London, County Middlesex, England.

Emmeline Louisa "Emma" Fuller was born September 25, 1879, in the Village of Loda, Loda Twp., Iroquois Co., IL, and died January 11, 1941, at Mt. Carmel Mercy Hospital, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, at age 61. Buried in Grand Lawn Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.

James Alvia Bickett and Emmeline Louisa "Emma" Fuller were married October 10, 1900, in the Village of Loda, Loda Twp., Iroquois Co., IL.

James Alvia Bickett and Emmeline Louisa "Emma" (Fuller) Bickett had two children:

Emmeline Louisa "Emma" Fuller was born September 25, 1879, in the Village of Loda, Loda Twp., Iroquois Co., IL

John Henry Bickett (age 27) and Isabella Gale "Isabelle/Ida" Jackson (age 26) were married October 16, 1873, in Ford Co., IL.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 7, 1880, shows John H. Bickett (age 33) born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents is a Farmer living outside Paxton in Patton Twp., Ford Co., IL. Living with him is his wife, Isabell Bickett (age 31) born in England to English-born parents, who Keeps House. Also living there is his son, James A. Bickett (age 3) born in Illinois to Ohio and England-born parents. James and Jane Jackson of England were farmers living in the same township.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 1, 1900, shows John H. Bicket (age 54) born February 1854 in Ohio to Ohio-born parents is a Lumber Teamster owning his own home with a mortgage and living on Chestnut Street in the City of Paxton, Patton Twp., Ford Co., IL. Living with him is his wife, Issabulle Bicket (age 53) born April 1847 in England to English-born parents. Also living there are his unmarried children, all born in Illinois to Ohio and England-born parents: son Alviea J. Bicket (age 23) born April 1877, a Cigar Maker; daughter Alice G. Bicket (age 17) born January 1883; and son George H. Bicket (age 15) born July 1884, a Dry Goods Clerk.

James Alvia Bickett and Emmeline Louisa "Emma" Fuller were married October 10, 1900, in the Village of Loda, Loda Twp., Iroquois Co., IL.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 16, 1910, shows Isabella J. Bickett (age 64) born in Illinois to Illinois and English-born parents and having immigrated in 1851 is a Widow married for 47 years with 3 of the 4 children born to her still alive who has her Own Income and rents her home at 209 West Chestnut Street in the City of Paxton, Patton Twp., Ford Co., IL. Living with her is her unmarried daughter, Ollie G. Bickett (age 26) born in Illinois to English-born parents, who is a Bookkeeper at a Broom Factory.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 11, 1910, shows George Bickette (age 26) born in Illinois to Ohio and English-born parents is a Hardware Plumber who is renting his home and is living at 129 Piatt Street, Village of Bement, Piatt Co., IL. Living with him is his wife of 4 years, Ona Bickette (age 26) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents, with both children born to her still alive. Also living there are his two children, both born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents: Vernon Bickette (age 3); and his daughter, Vetta Bickette (age 1-6/12).

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 23, 1910, shows Jas. Bickett (age 33) born in Illinois to Ohio and England-born parents, and in his 1st marriage, is a married Cigar Maker in a Cigar Factory, and who is rents his house, and is living at 417 Carrol Street, 1st Ward, Paris City, Paris Twp., Edgar Co., IL. Living with him are: his wife of 9 years, Emma Bickett (age 30) born in Illinois to New York and England-born parents, and in her 1st marriage, and with both children born to her still alive; his son, Geo. Bickett (age 7) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents; and his daughter, Alice Bickett (age 3) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents.

Isabella Jane (Jackson) Bickett died May 20, 1916, in Lafayette, Fairfield Twp., Tippecanoe Co., IN, at age 68. Buried in Glen Cemetery, City of Paxton, Patton Twp., Ford Co., IL.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 8, 1920, shows George Bickett (age 35) born in Illinois to Ohio and English-born parents is a Plumber of his Own Account Shop who is renting his home and is living at 19 Church Street, 2nd Ward, Gibson City, Drummer Twp., Ford Co., IL. Living with him is his wife, Ona Bickett (age 35) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents, who is a Housekeeper at Home. Also living there are: his widowed father-in-law, John Evelsizer (age 65) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents; his son, Vernon Evelsizer (age 13) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents; and his daughter, Vita Evelsizer (age 11) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents. Barbara Jean Bickett????

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 3, 1920, shows James A. Bickett (age 41) born in Illinois to Ohio and England-born parents, is a married Cigar Maker in a Factory, and who is rents his house, and is living at 138 South Main Street, 2nd Ward, Paris City, Paris Twp., Edgar Co., IL. Living with him are: his wife, Emma L. Bickett (age 40) born in Illinois to New York and England-born parents, a Saleslady in a Store; his unmarried son, George A. Bickett (age 17) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents, a Salesman in a Store; and his daughter, Alas M. Bickett (age 12) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents.

Vernon Evelsizer died August 25, 1920, in Normal, McLean Co., IL. Age 13. Buried in Normal, IL.

George Henry Bickett died February 19, 1925, in Danville, Vermilion Co., IL, at age 40. Buried in Glen Cemetery, City of Paxton, Patton Twp., Ford Co., IL.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 22, 1930, shows Helmer J. Carlson (age 40) born in Illinois to Swedish-born parents and first married at age 26 is a Railroad Train Master owning his home worth $5,000 and is living at 1715 Evert Street, 6th Ward, City of Lafayette, Fairfield Twp., Tippecanoe Co., IN. Living with him is his wife, Allie G. Carlson (age 36) born in Illinois to Ohio and English-born parents and first married at age 21. Also living there are his two daughters, both born in Indiana to Illinois-born parents: Ruth G. Carlson (age 8-9/12); and Constance Carlson (age 7-3/12).

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 11, 1930, shows Roy Mooney (age 45) born in Iowa to Irish and English-born parents and first married at age 30 is a General Farm Farmer owning his farm with a mortgage and is living in Douglas Twp., Sac Co., IA.. Living with him is his wife, Ona L. Mooney (age 45) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents and first married at age 42. Also living there is his adopted daughter, Barbara J. Bicket (age 8) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 12, 1930, shows James A. Bickett (age 53) born in Illinois to Ohio and English-born parents and first married at age 23 is a married Foreman at an Auto Factory who rents his home for $40/month, and is living at 158 Military North, 16th Ward, City of Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. Living with him is his wife, Emma Bickett (age 51) born in Illinois to New York and English-born parents and first married at age 21. Also living there are: his married daughter, Alice Mitchell (age 23) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents and first married at age 21; his married son-in-law, Bryan Mitchell (age 23) born in Illinois to United States and English Canadian-born parents and first married at age 21, a Laborer at a Meat Packing Company; his grandson, Donald Mitchell (age 1-4/12) born in Michigan to Illinois-born parents; and his unmarried nephew, Robert Bradshaw (age 26) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents, an Inspector at an Auto Factory.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 11, 1940, shows Helmar Carlson (age 54) born in Illinois, and 5 years was living in the Same Place, and with 8 years of School, is a married Chief Dispatcher for a Railroad who owns his home worth $4,500 and is living at 501 Rex Street, 4th Ward, City of Muncie, Center Twp., Delaware Co., IN. Living with him are: his wife, Allie Carlson (age 51) born in Illinois, and 5 years was living in the Same Place, and with 4 years of High School; his unmarried daughter, Ruth Gale Carlson (age 18) born in Indiana, and 5 years was living in the Same Place, and with 3 years of High School; and his unmarried daughter, Constance Carlson (age 17) born in Indiana, and 5 years was living in the Same Place, and with 3 years of High School.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 9, 1940, shows Roy Mooney (age 55) born in Iowa, and 5 years was living in the Same House, and with 8 years of School, is a married Farmer of a Farm who owns his farm worth $800 and is living in Delaware Twp., Sac Co., IA. Living with him are: his wife, Ona Mooney (age 56) born in Illinois, and 5 years was living in the Same House, and with 1 year of High School; and his unmarried step-daughter, Barbra Bickett (age 18) (age 18) born in Illinois, and 5 years was living in the Same House, and with 4 years of High School, a Stenographer in an R. E. A. Office, who is absent.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 3, 1940, shows James A. Bickett (age 62) born in Illinois, and 5 years was living in the Same House, and with 7 years of School, is a married Chrome Plater at an Auto Parts Factory, and who rents his house for $35/month, and is living at 728 Cavalry Avenue, 16th Ward, City of Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. Living with him are: his wife, Emma Bickett (age 61) born in Illinois, and 5 years was living in the Same House, and with 3 years of High School; his divorced daughter, Alice Mitchell (age 33) born in Illinois, and 5 years was living in the Same House, and with 4 years of High School, a Saleswoman at a Retail Department Store; his grandson, Donald Mitchell (age 11) born in Michigan, and 5 years was living in the Same House, and with 6 years of School; his granddaughter, Norma Mitchell (age 8) born in Michigan, and 5 years was living in the Same House, and with 2 years of School; and his unmarried nephew, Donald Bradshaw (age 36) born in Illinois, and 5 years was living in the Same House, and with 8 years of School, a Laborer at a Bearing Works.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 3, 1940, shows George A. Bickett (age 37) born in Illinois, parents, and 5 years was living in the Same House, and with 4 years of High School, is a married Production Foreman at an Auto Parts Factory, and who rents his house for $35/month, and is living at 737 Cavalry Avenue, 16th Ward, Detroit City, Wayne Co., MI. Living with him are: his wife, Anna Bickett (age 38) born in Pennsylvania, and 5 years was living in the Same House, and with 7 years of School; his son, Robert Bickett (age 13) born in Michigan, and 5 years was living in the Same House, and with 7 years of School; his daughter, Helen Bickett (age 11) born in Michigan, and 5 years was living in the Same House, and with 5 years of School; his daughter, Virginia Bickett (age 8) born in Michigan, and 5 years was living in the Same House, and with 2 years of School; his daughter, Gerldine Bickett (age 4) born in Michigan, and with 0 years of School; and his unmarried brother-in-law, George Powell Bickett (age 25) born in Pennsylvania, and 5 years was living in Scranton, Lackawanna Co., PA, and with 7 years of School, a New Worker.

Emmeline Louisa "Emma" (Fuller) Bickett died January 11, 1941, at Mt. Carmel Mercy Hospital, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, at age 61. Buried in Grand Lawn Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.

James Alvia Bickett died November 22, 1942, at Mt. Carmel Mercy Hospital, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, at age 65. Buried in Grand Lawn Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.

Helmar John "Carl" Carlson died June 1, 1951, at 501 Rex Street, Muncie, Delaware Co., IN, at age 65. Buried in Black Cemetery, Delaware Twp., Delaware Co., IN.

Helmar John "Carl" Carlson

Helmar J. "Carl" Carlson, 65, chief train dispatcher for the Nickel Plate Railroad, died early yesterday morning at the family home, 501 Rex street, after an extended illness. He was born in Ford County, near Paxton, Ill., and came to Muncie about 19 years ago when the offices of the Nickel Plate were consolidated. Mr. Carlson had been chief dispatcher of the railroad for more than 40 years. He was a member of the Central Presbyterian Church, the Masonic Lodge and Knights Templar, all of Lafayette, Indiana. Surviving are the widow, Ninnie; two daughters, Mrs. Fred Burt of Winchester, and Miss Ruth Carlson, at home; two brothers, Nelse Carlson of Clarence, Ill., and Charles Carlson of Rankin, Ill.; two sisters, Mrs. Gus Lyons of Hamilton, Ind., and Mrs. William Mulcshey of Indianapolis, and two grandsons, Stephen Burt and Stanton Carlson Burt. Funeral services will be conducted at the Meeks mortuary at 1:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, the Rev. Lewis W. Gishler in charge. Burial will be in Black Cemetery, near Albany. Friends may call at the mortuary from 3 until 5 o'clock and from 7 until 9 o'clock Saturday or prior to the services on Sunday.

Alice Gale "Allie/Ninnie" (Bickett) Carlson died August 17, 1958, at Ball Hospital, Muncie, Delaware Co., IN, at age 75. Buried in Black Cemetery, Delaware Twp., Delaware Co., IN.

Alice Gale Bickett Carlson

Mrs. Alice Gale Carlson, 75, widow of Helman John Carlson, 1218 N. Walnut St., died at Ball Hospital Sunday, after illness of several months. Born in Paxton, Ill., Mrs. Carlson came to Muncie from Lafayette in 1932. Her husband died in June, 1951. He was the former chief train dispatcher for the Nickel Plate Railroad. Mrs. Carlson was a member of the Eastern Star and the Presbyterian Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Constance C. Burt, RR 3, Muncie, and Miss Ruth Gale Carlson, at home, and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Meeks Mortuary with Rev. E. O. Norquist officiating. Burial will be in Black Cemetery, northeast of Muncie. Friends may call at the mortuary after 4 p.m. Monday or before the services Tuesday.

Veta Gale Bickett: Born 15 Sep 1908 in Edinburg, Christian Co., IL "Veta Gale (Bickett) Armstrong" 1 Aug 1983, Contra Costa Co, CA

The Muncie Star Press, Muncie, Delaware Co., IN, Thursday, June 28, 2012

MUNCIE - Constance Carlson Burt, 89, beloved by her family, passed away Sunday morning, June 24, 2012 at Morrison Woods Health Campus. Connie was born in Lafayette on January 27, 1923, the daughter of Alice (Bickett) and Helmar John Carlson. The family moved to Muncie in 1933 and she graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1941. Connie then attended Ball State College where she was introduced to her future husband, Frederick W. Burt. She traveled by train to Boston, Massachusetts where she married Fred on May 23, 1944 before her left to serve overseas in the Navy during World War II. They were wed for 62 years until his death in 2006. Fred and Connie were devoted to each other and set an example of love and faithfulness for their children and grandchildren. Connie was a charter member of the Royerton Homemakers Club, the RSL Club and, in the past, served on the Tuberculosis Association Board of Directors. In her life, she attended Eaton First Church of God and Eden Church. She found great strength and comfort in her faith. A favorite Bible verse was Isaiah 41:10. She had two sisters who preceded in her death, Catherine, an infant, and Ruth Gale Carlson. Survivors include her four children and spouses, Steve (Jan) Burt of Greenfield, Stan (Colleen) Burt of Carmel, Terri (Brad) Camp of North Manchester, and Stacey (Linda) Burt of Eaton. Also surviving are ten grandchildren, Chris and Craig (Emily) Burt, Andy, Rachel, Justin and Emily Burt, Ryan and Steven Camp, Jordan (Daniel) Vaughn and Jared Burt, and three great-grandchildren, Kale Burt, and Tanner and Ainsley Vaughn. Connie's greatest joy and pleasure came from the time she spent with her family. She loved to cook and care for her children and grandchildren. She found her purpose, not in being the center of attention, but in taking care of others. Her family is her legacy. We wish to thank Dee Reynolds and Jeannie Kirkwood who allowed her to remain independent and in her home. We also wish to express our appreciation to the loving and caring staff at Morrison Woods who helped us to fulfill our desire to care for our mother since February. Services will be 12:00 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Eden Church, 11205 N. St. Rd. 3, Muncie. Burial will follow in Black Cemetery of Albany. Family and friends may call from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. prior to the service at the church. The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

George Henry Bickett: Born July 4, 1884, in Paxton, Ford Co., IL; Died February 19, 1925, in Danville, Vermilion Co., IL (age 40). Buried in Glen Cemetery, City of Paxton, Patton Twp., Ford Co., IL. Married December 25, 1905, in Loda, Iroquois Co., IL, to Ona Myrtle Evelsizer: Born October 16, 1884, in Deer Creek, Loda, Iroquois Co., IL; Died 1960 in Normal, McLean Co., IL (about age 76). Ona Myrtle (Evelsizer) Bickett then married August 22, 1927, in Tippecanoe Co., IN, to John Leroy "Roy" Mooney: Born August 31, 1885, in Sac Co., IA; Died February 23, 1954, in Storm Lake, Buena Vista Co., IA (age 68). George was a Tinner and Plumber, and was living in Hoopeston, Vermilion Co., IL, at the time of his death.

MUNCIE--Constance Carlson Burt, 89, beloved by her family, passed away Sunday morning, June 24, 2012 at Morrison Woods Health Campus.

Connie was born in Lafayette on January 27, 1923, the daughter of Alice (Bickett) and Helmar John Carlson. The family moved to Muncie in 1933 and she graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1941. Connie then attended Ball State College where she was introduced to her future husband, Frederick W. Burt. She traveled by train to Boston, Massachusetts where she married Fred on May 23, 1944 before her left to serve overseas in the Navy during World War II. They were wed for 62 years until his death in 2006. Fred and Connie were devoted to each other and set an example of love and faithfulness for their children and grandchildren.

Connie was a charter member of the Royerton Homemakers Club, the RSL Club and, in the past, served on the Tuberculosis Association Board of Directors. In her life, she attended Eaton First Church of God and Eden Church. She found great strength and comfort in her faith. A favorite Bible verse was Isaiah 41:10.

She had two sisters who preceded in her death, Catherine, an infant, and Ruth Gale Carlson.

Survivors include her four children and spouses, Steve (Jan) Burt of Greenfield, Stan (Colleen) Burt of Carmel, Terri (Brad) Camp of North Manchester, and Stacey (Linda) Burt of Eaton. Also surviving are ten grandchildren, Chris and Craig (Emily) Burt, Andy, Rachel, Justin and Emily Burt, Ryan and Steven Camp, Jordan (Daniel) Vaughn and Jared Burt, and three great-grandchildren, Kale Burt, and Tanner and Ainsley Vaughn.

Connie's greatest joy and pleasure came from the time she spent with her family. She loved to cook and care for her children and grandchildren. She found her purpose, not in being the center of attention, but in taking care of others. Her family is her legacy. We wish to thank Dee Reynolds and Jeannie Kirkwood who allowed her to remain independent and in her home. We also wish to express our appreciation to the loving and caring staff at Morrison Woods who helped us to fulfill our desire to care for our mother since February.

Services will be 12:00 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Eden Church, 11205 N. St. Rd. 3, Muncie. Burial will follow in Black Cemetery of Albany. Family and friends may call from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Des Moines, Iowa

Ona Mrytle Evelsizer, daughter of John and Mary Mitchel Evelsizer marries George Henry Bicket Dec 25, 1905, IL.

George is the son of John Henry Bickett and Isabella Jane Jackson, Ill.

Isabella is the daughter of James and Jane Jackson from England, living in Illinois.

George Bickey dies in 1925 in Illinios.

Ona marries John Leroy Mooney 22 Aug 1927 in Tippecanoe, Indiana.

Ona father John is born in this area.

John Mooney adopts Ona Bickett 3 childern and they live in Sac City, Iowa

John Mooney is the son of William John Mooney and Isabella Jackson, who lived in the Sac City, Iowa area.

Isabella Jackson is the daughter of Thomas England Jackson (my great great grandfather) and Anna Fawcett from England, lived in the Sac City, Iowa area.

(James Jackson and Thomas Jackson are brothers from England who came to America in the 1850's and were both raising fancy

vegetables for high end restaurants in the Cincinnati, Ohio area in 1860. They were both master gardeners....

Kind of like high end organic venders for famers markets today.)

Ona Evelsizer married two sons, of two Isabella Jacksons, who were first cousins to each other.

Cool...

John Jackson

Iowa

12 Sep 2011

John LeRoy Mooney (age 30, single, born 1885 in Sac Co., IA, to Wm. John Mooney and Isabelle Jackson) was married December 23, 1915, in Sac City, Sac Co., IA, to Anna Viola Borecky (age 27, single, born 1888 in Sac Co., IA, to John Borecky and Josephine Norsten).

Roy Mooney's 2nd Marriage. Ona's first husband, George Bickett was the son of Isabella Jackson (daughter of James Jackson) and John Bickett. John Mooney's mother was also Isabella Jackson (daughter of Thomas Jackson). James and Thomas Jackson were brothers.

NEMAHA - John LeRoy Mooney, 68, passed away Tuesday morning at the Shepard Nursing Home following a long illness. Son of the late Wm. J. and Isabelle Mooney, he was born August 1st, 1885 on a farm northeast of Sac City where he grew to manhood and where he attended rural school at number 5, Douglas township.

He was married to Mrs. George Bickett of Hoopeston, Illinois, on August 22nd, 1927. They resided on the home place farming with his father until 1931 when they bought a farm three miles north of Nemaha. Failing health caused him to leave the farm when they moved to Storm Lake where he resided until his death. He had been a patient at the Shepard Nursing home for the past 1 1/2 years.

Mr. Mooney is survived by his wife, two step-daughters, Veta Gale Armstrong of Detroit, Michigan, and Barbara Jean Summers of Fair Child, Washington, a brother, A. B. Mooney of Sac City, three nephews, Kenneth and Harold Mooney of Nemaha and Robert Mooney of Long Beach, California, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his passing.

He became a member of the Christian church in Sac City at an early age. On moving to Nemaha he became affiliated with the Methodist church there. He was a faithful attendant as long as his health permitted.

Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. C.R. Buckwalter officiating. Mrs. Virginia Madsen was soloist. Internment was in Buena Vista Memorial cemetery. Bearers were Sidney Jeckell, Charles Girardin, Harold Lundberg, John Andrews, Gordon Jeckell and Wilbur Patton. Relatives and friends extend their sympathy to Mrs. Mooney and family in their bereavement.

Relatives and friends from the Nemaha community attending the services were Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Mooney, Katherine Mooney, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Mooney, C. W. Hicks, Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Wise, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Jeckell, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Mooney, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mooney, Mrs. Carrie McIlwaine and Mrs. Viola Deppe besides relatives and friends from Sac City, Storm Lake, Odebolt, Aurelia, Alta and Fort Dodge.

The Star Press, Muncie, IN, Frederick Wingate Burt, 83

MUNCIE - Frederick Wingate Burt, 83, loving husband, father and grandfather, Muncie, passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 30, 2006 at Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born in Muncie, August 22, 1922, the son of Martha (Wingate) Burt and David Frederick Burt. Fred grew up in Muncie and was graduated from Royerton High School. He married Constance Carlson on May 23rd, 1944 in Boston, Massachusetts and they recently celebrated 62 years of marriage. He received his Bachelors Degree in 1947 and his Masters Degree in 1958 from Ball State Teacher's College. Mr. Burt began his teaching career as an industrial arts teacher in Winamac, Indiana. In 1953 he joined the staff at Wilson Middle School and later taught at the Muncie Trade School. Mr. Burt served as Supervisor and Coordinator of Industrial Education and worked as the Consultant for Federal Programs until 1971 when he became Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent. He retired in 1985. Mr. Burt was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving in WW II as a Naval Gunnery Officer in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. He received the American Theater Ribbon; the Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon with three Stars and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two Stars. He gave to his community in many ways. He served on the Delaware Community School Board during the time of consolidation. For his Lord, he taught Sunday School for many years and served on multiple church boards. His memberships include the Eaton First Church of God; the ICVA; AVA; IVA; AASA; past State President of IAPSAE; was Program Presenter, Project 21, on the Governor's Conference on Occupational Education; Charter Member of the Indiana Community Education Association; a member of Epsilon Pi Tau and Phi Delta Kappa honorary fraternities and was involved in many civic groups. Survivors include his wife, Constance (Carlson) Burt, Muncie; four children, Stephen Burt (Janet), Greenfield; Stanton Burt (Colleen), Carmel; Terri Camp (Brad), North Manchester and Stacey Burt (Linda), Eaton; one brother, Joseph Burt (Helen), Florida; one sister, Dona Graham, Florida; a sister-in-law, Jane Burt, Muncie; ten grandchildren, Chris Burt; Andrew Burt; Craig Burt; Rachel Burt; Jordan Burt; Justin Burt; Ryan Camp; Jared Burt; Emily Burt and Steven Camp and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Burt and Max Burt and three sisters, Samantha Darst; Wahneta Kovash and Isabel Hazzard. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Eaton First Church of God, Eaton, Indiana with Pastor Steve DeLisle officiating. Burial will follow in the Black Cemetery. Friends may call at The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Muncie, Indiana, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Friday or after 9:00 a.m. Saturday at the church. Memorials may be directed to a charity of donor's choice. Online condolences to the family may be directed to www.meeksmortuary.com

The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, Sunday, February 28, 2016

BICKETT ROBERT February 24, 2016. Age 89 of Allen Park. Robert was preceded in death by his parents George and Anna Bickett and his siblings Helen Farrar, Virginia Langert, and Geraldine Chandonnet. Also survived by six nieces, one nephew, and one great-niece. Robert will be deeply missed by family and friends and his three caregivers. Visitation Sunday, February 28, 2016 from 2 - 8 p.m. at the Allen Park Chapel of Voran Funeral Home, 5900 Allen Rd. (313) 928-2300. Prayers, Monday 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with a 11:30 a.m. Mass of the Resurrection to follow at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 9000 Laurence, Allen Park. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations may be made to the University of Michigan Ann Arbor. Visit our online guestbook and share memories at www.voranfuneralhome.com