Springville Ralph N. Hearth, 61, of Springville, IN, died at 7:30 am on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at his residence after a lengthy illness.

Born May 15, 1943 in Monroe Co., he was the son of Vernon and Grace (Allen) Hearth. He married Glenda Sue Coursey on March 20, 1969 and she survives. He retired from NWSC CRANE and worked at Bloomington Transit. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and a member of the Army National Guard.

Surviving with his wife, Glenda are three sons, Bryon Hearth and his wife, Debbie and Rick Hearth and his wife, Heather all of Bedford; Bill Hearth and his wife, Liese of Aurora, IL; two grandsons, Jeremy and Jesse Hearth both of Bedford; two granddaughters, Kristen and Kelsi Hearth both of Bedford; two brothers, Liebert Hearth of Bedford and Ronnie Hearth of Heltonville; two sisters, Nora Sipes of Bloomington and Bonnie Fountain of Heltonville and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Kay Stogdill and one grandson, Jason Hearth. Funeral Information

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 30th from the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Larry Hawkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Springville. Friends may call from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, April 29th and from 10:00 am until the hour of service on Saturday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.Miltary rites will be accorded at the graveside by members of Gillen Post #33 American Legion. Pallbearers are Eric Allen, Trent King, Troy Fountain, Nick Allgood, Tyson Coursey and Travis Mathews.

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