Julianne Fletcher

Alexandria - Julianne Palman Fletcher, 57, Alexandria, died October 17, 2003 at Community Hospital, Anderson. She was born April 11, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, and resided in Alexandria. She was a resident of this area for 38 years. She was presently working at the YMCA in Anderson as the Executive Secretary for 5 1/2 years. She was the owner and editor of the Alexandrian from 1983 to 1987 during which time she received 2 Hoosier State Press Awards. She was a freelance writer for the Indianapolis News. She was a graduate of Knox High School. She attended Ball State University. She was a member of The Lutheran Church of Our Blessed Savior. She helped to establish the E.R.F. Food Pantry in Alexandria. She planned the donation and construction of the Veteran's Memorial Plaza in Beulah Park in Alexandria. She planned and organized Harrison Square Park in Alexandria. She was a member of the Alexandria City Park Board for 3 years, the Chamber of Commerce in Alexandria and was deacon and chairperson of the Property Committee and the Centenial Celebration Committee for the church. She helped to establish the Church Elevator Fund. She was also a member of the Lutheran Ladies Aid. She made many of the banners that hang in the church using her skills as an accomplished seamstress. She organized and planned the Annual Potato Feast Fundraiser. She was the 1985 Alexandria Business and Professional Woman of the Year and was listed in the Who's Who in American Women. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Robert ''Bob'' Fletcher Jr.; two daughters, Susan Fletcher of Bloomington and Stephanie Fletcher & fiance Noel Salazar of Alexandria;a brother, John & wife Patty Palman of LaPorte; a sister, Georgeanne & husband John Ricci of Indianapolis; an aunt, Mary Palman of Paris, Illinois and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded by her parents, John Stephen & Alice Jones Palman; an uncle, Stephen Palman and her mother & father-in-law, Bruce & Sally Fletcher. Services will be Monday, October 20, 2003 at 11:00 AM, at Our Blessed Savior Lutheran Church in Alexandria, with Rev. Fred Hubert and Rev. George Silavs officiating. Burial will be in I.O.O.F. Cemetery-Alexandria. Visitation will be from 2-6:00 PM on Sunday, October 19, 2003 at North Chapel and 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Blessed Savior Lutheran Church, elevator fund; 309 W. Washington Street, Alexandria, IN 46001. www.LooseFuneralHomes.com

Julianne Fletcher

April 11, 1946 - October 17, 2003