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February 12, 2012

Carolyn Hess

76; of North Vernon

Funeral services for Carolyn Hess, 76, of North Vernon will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service, North Vernon with Rev. Anthony Sweeney officiating. She died Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 at Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility.

Born July 29, 1935, in Jackson County, Mrs. Hess was the daughter of Harley and Esther Biddle Gruber. She married Wilbur Hess, who preceded her in death on Jan. 17, 2003.

Mrs. Hess was a member of First Christian Church in North Vernon. She was formerly a member of Reddington Christian Church. She worked for Muscatatuck State Development Center for 10 years. She enjoyed baking, cooking and church activities.

Carolyn is survived by three children, Ralph Hess of Henryville, Carl Hess of North Vernon and Teresa Robison of Seymour; and four grandchildren, Benjamin and Hannah Hess, Carla Richards and Brandy Engelking.

Mrs. Hess was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Paul Gruber and four sisters, Jean Hall, Betty Montgomery, Joan Lacy and Mary Taylor.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Vernon Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Jennings County.

Friends and family are invited to light a candle or sign the online guestbook in Mrs. Hess’s memory at www.sawyerfuneralservice.com.

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