FULTON COUNTY INDIANA
OBITUARIES
1999
Rochester Sentinel
Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh
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The Sentinel
1999
Saturday, January 2, 1999
Kathryn E. Carr
Kathryn E. (Katy) CARR died Wednesday at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort
Wayne.
She was born in Rochester. A teacher, she retired from the Maconaquah School
Corp. in 1974.
She married Robert M. Carr, Peru, in 1937 in Chicago. He survives.
She was a member of the Church of the Covenant United Methodist Church, United
Methodist Women, Beta Sigma Phi sorority, the Newcomer and Encore clubs and the
Altrusa Club in Peru. She was a former member of the Main Street United
Methodist Church in Peru.
Other survivors include a son, B. Daniel CARR, Fort Wayne; five grandchildren;
and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Robert M. CARR, Jr., Huntington.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Church of the Covenant, 10001 Coldwater
Road, Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. Graveside services will be at
2:30 p.m. Monday at the IOOF Cemetery, Rochester. Friends may call from 2-5 and
7-9 p.m. Sunday at D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Funeral Home, 1320 E. DuPont
Road, Fort Wayne.
Memorials may be made to the Church of the Covenant United Methodist.
Gladys D. Gilliland
June 18, 1903 - Jan 1, 1999
Gladys D. GILLILAND, 95, 318 W. Fourth St., Rochester, died at 9:30 a.m. Friday
at ExtendaCare Nursing Home, Rochester.
She was born June 18, 1903, in Marion to Adolphus and Minnie GOSS WELCH. She
spent most of her life in Rochester, where she was a homemaker.
She married Edward K. GILLILAND on Sept 16, 1920, in St. Joseph, Mich. He
preceded her in death on April 19, 1972.
She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church and its Senior Bible
Class.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Doris (Robert) SIXBEY, Rochester; a son,
James (Betty) GILLILAND, Rochester; four grandchildren, Roger SIXBEY, Orlando,
Fla., Michael SIXBEY, Rochester, Jim GILLILAND, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Joyce
(David) WOODCOX, Rochester; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Mary
PACKARD, Riverside, Calif.
Also preceding in death were three sisters, Mae ARVEN, Emma BOWERS and Leona
MARTIN; and three brothers, Vern [WELCH], Ray [WELCH] and Dee [WELCH].
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester,
with the Rev. Don W. BRENNEMAN officiating. Burial will be at the IOOF Cemetery,
Rochester.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m.
until services Monday.
Memorials may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church, the Salvation Army
or the Manitou Training Center.
Monday, January 4, 1999
LEITERS SHOOTING FATAL
William F. Schmidt
A man was shot and killed early Sunday while running from the home of Ryan
LAMUNION, 24, 4330 N. Fulton County Road 750 West.
Dead is William F. SCHMIDT, 19, whose last known address was 110-1/2 S. Center
St., Bremen.
Few details were being released this morning.
Indiana State Police said Schmidt was one of five men wearing ski masks who
broke in to Lamunion's home just south of Leiters Ford. They beat him and
ransacked the home. As they fled, police said, Lamunion got his rifle and fired
one shot at Schmidt, striking him in the back and killing him. The other four
escaped.
Sgt. Bob LAND said the break-in happened about midnight. Lamunion was beaten
about the face and head by one man. His live-in girlfriend, Doris FRY, 25, was
held in a different room by another man as the other three ransacked the home.
Lamunion was taken to Woodlawn Hospital and treated for apparently minor
injuries from the beating mostly bruises and cuts, Land said. He was not jailed.
Land said police have not determined why the men broke into the Lamunion home.
"We're treating it as a home invasion at this point," Land said.
"As far as we can determine, there were five suspects total. As to race,
four white, one black," he said.
Nobody saw a vehicle, Land said, and any transportation the suspects used was
parked away from the home. A county snow plow cleaned the way for police and
emergency vehicles as they went to the scene.
Land said police weren't immediately able to tell if anything was stolen during
the incident.
State police ask anyone with information about the shooting to call them. - - -
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Russell Wilson
Jan 6, 1915-Jan 2, 1999
Russell WILSON, 83, 1241 W. Sixth St., Rochester. died at 4:25 p.m. Saturday at
Woodlawn Hospital.
Born in Monterey to Glenn and Lera OVERMYER WILSON, he lived his adult life in
Rochester. He married Lois M. GAUMER on Oct. 2, 1937 in Plymouth. She died May
8, 1995.
Mr. Wilson owned and operated Wilson Fertilizer and Grain and Wilson Corn
Products. He was instrumental in the founding of Manitou Center. He was a member
of Elks Lodge 2120 and a charter member of the Rochester Odd Fellows Lodge.
Survivors include one daughter Terry and husband Joe MOORE, Rochester; two sons
Tom and wife Nedra [WILSON], Rochester, and Robert [WILSON], at the home; six
grandchildren Rusty and wife Sandy MOORE, Rochester, Chris MOORE, Rochester,
Mindy MOORE, N. Manchester, Wendy and husband Jeff ZENT, Rochester, Andi and
husband Chris LEE, Rochester and Michelle WILSON, Rochester; seven
great-grandchildren; one sister Glenda and husband Don SHOWLEY, Rochester, and
several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home,
Rochester. with the Rev. David MILLS officiating. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m.
Tuesday and for an hour before services at the funeral home. Burial is in the
Rochester IOOF cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Manitou Training Center.
Rose Ann O'Dell
Jan. 10. 1941 - Jan 2, 1999
Rose Ann O'DELL, 57, 9573 E. 16th Road, Argos, died at her home Saturday.
Born in Plymouth to John R. and Nadine FRANCE SNYDER, she lived her entire life
in the Argos area.
She married D. Darrell O'DELL Aug. 1. 1959 in Argos. He survives. A homemaker,
she assisted in the operation of her parents' Grandma's Restaurant, Argos, for
many years. She attended Argos United Methodist Church.
Surviving with her husband, at home, are two daughters Debbie and husband Tom
FRIAR, Plymouth, and Stephany [O'DELL], Argos; four sons Bill and wife Kathy
[O'DELL], Don and wife Kim [O'DELL], John and wife Janice [O'DELL] and Jeff and
wife Bobbie [O'DELL], all of Argos; 13 grandchildren Kristin [FRIAR], Michael
[FRIAR] and Matthew FRIAR, all of Plymouth, Ryan [O'DELL], Paige [O'DELL],
Peyton [O'DELL], Dustin [O'DELL], Amberly [O'DELL], Brandon [O'DELL], Jonathan
[O'DELL], Hannah [O'DELL], Staci [O'DELL] and Jordan O'DELL, all of Argos; one
sister Sharon POWELL, Argos, four brothers Don and wife Marlis SNYDER, and
Eugene and wife Gladys SNYDER, both of Argos, and Bill and wife Sharon [SNYDER]
and John and wife Linda [SNYDER], both of Plymouth, and several nieces and
nephews.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Argos United Methodist Church with the
Rev. James PIPPENGER officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos.
Friends may call at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and
from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and for for an hour before services Tuesday at the
church.
Memorials may be made to the Argos United Methodist Church, Marshall County
Hospice or the Old Gold Club.
Jason E. Hawkins
March 27,1979 - Jan. 1, 1999
Jason E. HAWKINS, 338, W. 13th St., Peru died Friday of iiauries sustained in a
Miami County auto accident.
Born in Wabash to Elijah C. "Barney" HAWKINS and Susan CZERWIN
HAWKINS, he lived in Peru all his life. He worked at his father's Hawk's Tire
and Alignment. He was a member of the Main Street United Methodist Church and a
1998 graduate of Peru High School.
Survivors include four sisters Tonya Sue PHILPOT, Betty Jean HALL and Cheryl
Lynn MOULDER. all of Peru, and Carla Jo YOUNG, New Carlisle, Ohio.
Services are from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Main Street United Methodist Church, Peru,
with the Rev. Dean FAGER officiating. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday a
the Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru. Burial is in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorials
may be made to the Peru-Miami County YMCA.
Lucie M. See
Funeral services for Lucie M. SEE have been again postponed by weather. They
will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the McClain Funeral Home, U.S. 31 and Indiana
16.
Bessie E. Kirk
Calling hours for Bessie E. KIRK, Kewanna, who died Wednesday, were from 5-9
p.m. Thursday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton.
Verne Weiger
Services for Verne WEIGER will be at 2 p.m Tbesday at the King Memorial
Home. Mentone. Friends may call from noon until services begin.
Tuesday, January 5, 1999
Forrest E. Wilson
Feb. 16, 1914 - Jan. 3, 1999
Forrest E. WILSON, 84, Logansport, died 2:54 p.m, Sunday at Memorial Hospital,
Logansport.
Born in Fulton County to Roy T. and Helen BURTON WILSON, he married Edith T.
WEAVER in Kewanna on June 24, 1939. She survives. He was a 1933 Lucerne High
School graduate.
Mr. Wilson was a retired Conrail dispatcher and worked at RBM. He was a member
of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Lucerne, Logansport Eagles and Knights of
Columbus, Venice., Fla., Elks, and Rochester Moose Lodge. He liked to fish, play
golf and attend monthly railroad retirement breakfasts.
Survivors include two brothers, Ralph E. WILSON, Logansport, and Harold D.
WILSON, Lucerne. He was preceded in death by two sisters.
Services are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Lucerne with
Rev. Donald R. GROSS officiating. Entombment will be at Ever Rest Memorial Park,
Logansport. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral
Home, Royal Center. A Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral
home.
Gordon Mills
Oct. 28, 1937 - Jan. 2, 1999
Gordon MILLS, 61, Macy, died 10:53 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital,
Rochester.
Born in Cass County to Pearl Edward and Vera Pauline SCOTT MILLS, he married
Barbara MARCH on May 5, 1968 in Logansport. She survives.
Mr. Mills was employed by the Coca-Cola Bottling Plant, Kokomo.
Survivors include two daughters, Patty MILLS and Lisa WALLACE, both of Macy; two
brothers, Merrill D. MILLS, Brookville, Fla., and Donovan L. MILLS, Logansport;
four sisters, Helen I. PURCELL, Indianapolis, Vivian Y. BERKSHIRE, Royal Center,
Virginia M. BURRIS, Campbell, Texas, and Naomi M. FROGGE, Greenville, Texas; one
granddaughter, Lexi WALLACE, Macy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and two brothers.
Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Fisher Funeral Chapel, Logansport with Rev. Bryan
CLEMENS of Metea Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Metea Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Wednesday, January 6, 1999
Gladys H. Fernbaugh
Jan 21, 1908 - Jan 1, 1999
Gladys H. FERNBAUGH, 90, 983 S. Prairiewood Drive, died 10:15 a.m. Friday at
Life Care Center, Rochester.
Born in Plymouth to Lee and Julia MARTIN DIETL, she married Elmer FERNBAUGH on
Aug 28, k1933. He died April 9, 1969.
Mrs. Fernbaugh was a homemaker and lived in Marshall and Fulton counties all her
life.
Survivors include one daughter, Elma and husband Devon KITCH, Rochester; one
granddaughter; one great-grandson.
Services were held 2 p.m. Tuesday at Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth, with
Rev. Steven J. RESNER of Calvary Lutheran Church officiating. Burial was in
Swedish Cemetery, Donaldson. No visitation was scheduled. Memorials may be made
to Marshall County Humane Society.
Thursday, January 7, 1999
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Friday, January 8, 1999
Howard Sherbondy
Dec 24, 1919 - Dec 17, 1998
Howard S. SHERBONDY, 78, Marion, Ind., died 7:05 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 17 at
Colonial Oaks Health Care Center, Marion.
Born in Rochester to Otto and Ada SOUTHARD SHERBONDY, he married Norabelle
"Bette" McCALL on July 29 1945. She died Aug 30, 1995.
Mr. Sherbondy was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, serving in Hawaii and
surviving extensive combat at Guadalcanal He retired from Essex Wire and Cable
and was a member of the First Baptist Church, Marion.
Survivors include one son, David and wife Vicki SHERBONDY, Marion; one daughter
Debbie and husband Mike GOODSPEED, Marion; four grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren.
Services were held Dec. 19 at Needham-Storey Funeral Home, Marion. Burial was in
the Estates of Serenity Cemetery, Marion with military rites conducted.
Robert Wheatley
April 9, 1919 - Jan 6, 1999
Robert W. WHEATLEY, 79, Monterey, died in his sleep Wednesday at his home.
Born in Chicago, Ill., to William R. and Dollie Ruth HICK, he lived most of his
life in the Monterey area. He was a farmer and raised livestock.
Survivors include two sisters, Genevieve St. Clair, Middlebury, and Martha and
husband Arnold MURRAY, Rochester; one brother, Earl and wife Bernice WHEATLEY,
Seattle, Wash.; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his
parents and two sisters.
Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester
with Rev. Chris DODSON officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F.
Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
Saturday, January 9, 1999
George E. Burrous
Jan 1, 1916 - Jan 8, 1999
George E. BURROUS, 83, Millers Merry Manor, died at 2:50 p.m. Friday at Dukes
Memorial Hospital, Peru.
He was born in Cass County to Delbert Owen and Grace May SEWARD BURROUS On Nov
10, 1937 at the Mexico Church of the Brethren he married Wilda M. STOFER. He was
an insurance agent and farmer owner of Burrous Insurance Agency, Mexico. He was
a member of the Mexico Church of the Brethren, the Mexico Masonic Lodge and the
Scottish Rite of Indianapolis Valley.
Surviving are one daughter, Rosalie Ann LEADY, Dover; one son, Edwin [BURROUS],
Rochester; one sister Pauline SCHMIDT, Peru; two brothers, Walter [BURROUS],
Wabash and John [BURROUS], California; seven grandchildren and 10
great-grandchildren. Preceding in death, with his wife were four brothers,
Harold [BURROUS], Robert [BURROUS] Thomas [BURROUS] and Art [BURROUS]
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Pastor
Tim DEARDORFF officiating. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday.
Monday, January 11, 1999
June Lowry
June 13, 1923 - Jan. 9, 1999
June LOWRY, 75, Carriage Manor Nursing Home, Goshen, died 3:10 p.m. Saturday at
Goshen General Hospital, Goshen.
Born in Palestine, Ind. to Charles and Beatrice UPLINGER BAKER, she married
Harold R. "Pat" LOWRY on Oct. 17, 1948. He died Nov. 20, 1979.
Mrs. Lowry was a homemaker.
Survivors include six daughters Darlene MOORE, Columbus, Ohio, Wilma RITTER,
Akron, Sandra and husband Earl SNELL, Winona Lake, Judy HAPNER, Warsaw, Karen
and husband Roy LEWIS, Pierceton, Patricia and husband Bobby STAMBAUGH,
Pierceton; four sons, Charles COLE, Allen [LOWRY] and David LOWRY, all of
Warsaw, Rick LOWRY, Goshen; one sister, Maxine and husband Gene
"Cricket" KAMMERER, Leesburg; 19 grandchildren; 32
great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, two brothers and one great-grandchild.
Services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone with Rev. Don HORN
officiating. Burial will be in Palestine Cemetery. Friends may call from noon to
2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to
the American Diabetes Association.
Tuesday, January 12, 1999
Donald R. Starkey
Feb 7, 1930 - Jan 10, 1999
Donald R. STARKEY, 68, Bremen, formerly of Grovertown, died 9 p.m. Sunday in
Bremen Hospital.
Born in Hamlet to Jerome and Bernice BRANT STARKEY, he married Leona SENSIBAUGH
on Aug 11, 1951 in Knox. She died March 10, 1996.
Mr. Starkey was retired from Ford Motor Company, East Chicago. He was a past
member of Hamlet American Legion Post 356, United Auto Workers Local 588, and
was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean conflict.
Survivors include three daughters, Donna CRUM, Argos, Debra SPENNER, Nappanee,
and Cheryl ISOM, Rochester; two sons, Michael [STARKEY], Mentone, and Jeff
[STARKEY], Argos; two sisters, Helen BECKER and Betty SINN, both of Hamlet;
eight grandchildren.
Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel. Rev.
Robert GALLOWAY will officiate. Burial and military graveside services conducted
by the Hamlet American Legion Post 356 will be in Fletcher Cemetery, Hamlet.
Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to the hour of services on
Thursday at the funeral home.
Donald G. Kline
March 29, 1930 - Jan 9, 1999
Donald Glen KLINE, 68, Denver, died 6:37 a.m. Saturday at Dukes Memorial
Hospital, Peru.
Born in Rochester to Robert S. and Orma Halene DUKES KLINE, he married Patsy A.
WYRICK on March 17, 1956 at Denver. She survives.
Mr. Kline was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean conflict. He was a retired
machinist from Ford Meter Box, Wabash, and owner of Dukes Hardware, Denver. He
was a member of Denver United Methodist Church.
Survivors include one son, Phillip E. KLINE, Rochester; one daughter, Rhonda K.
BRANHAM, Plymouth; one brother, Charles KLINE, Green Valley, Ariz.; two
grandchildren, Timothy Robert [KLINE] and Kristin Nicole KLINE, both of
Rochester.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at MaClain Funeral Home, Denver. Rev. William
SHEWMAN will officiate. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery, Denver. Friends may
call from 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Cecil F. Stangle
March 20, 1910 - Jan 10, 1999
Cecil F. STANGLE, 88, Kewanna, died 4:50 p.m. Sunday at Pulaski Health Care
Center, Winamac.
Born in White County to Albert and Nellie KISTLER STANGLE, he married Dorothy
WATSON on June 28, 1931 in Cass County. She survives.
Mr. Stangle was a retired farmer and a member of Helm Street Church of God,
Logansport. He attended Church of the Nazarene, Winamac. He was a 1928 graduate
of Royal Center High School. Survivors include two sons, Edwin STANGLE,
Monticello, and David STANGLE, Kewanna; one daughter, Joan PIERCY, Apache
Junction, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one sister, Calesey
SHAW, Monticello; two brothers, Raymond [STANGLE] and Leroy STANGLE, both of
Monticello.
He was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Harrison-Metzger, Royal Center Chapel. Rev.
Gary JORDAN will officiate. Burial will be in Bell Center Cemetery, Idaville.
Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. to the hour of services on
Thursday. Memorials may be made to Alzheimers Association and Helm Street Church
of God Building Fund.
Wednesday, January 13, 1999
Dorothy C. Miller
Oct 28, 1904 - Jan 12, 1999
Dorothy C. MILLER, 94, 1705 Madison St., Rochester, died at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at
ExtendaCare, Rochester.
Born in Spiceland to Richard and Etta MENDENHALL WILSON, she married Harry B.
MILLER on Oct. 4, 1935 in Mishawaka. He died in 1949.
A retired accounts receivable clerk for the U.S. Rubber Co., of Mishawaka, she
belonged to the First United Methodist Church, Mishawaka and a 60-year choir
member. She was active in South Bend-Mishawaka Meals on Wheels, and the Bashore
Home Auxiliary and belonged to the Rochester Trinity United Methodist Church and
Morning Glory Circle.
Survivors include one daughter, Marjorie and husband Dick BOUNSALL, Rochester;
two grandsons, Phillip A. and wife Judi BOUNSALL, Carmel, Jeffrey D. BOUNSALL,
Terre Haute; and one great-granddaughter, Lauren E. BOUNSALL.
She was preceded in death by five sisters and four brothers.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev.
Donald BRENNEMAN will officiate. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday. Burial
will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park Cemetery,
Mishawaka.
Memorials should be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church.
Devoris M. Richeson
Sept 11, 1909 - Jan 11, 1999
Devoris M. "Dee" RICHESON, 89, 417 Nursery St., Plymouth, died at
10:20 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.
Born in Rochester to Leslie "Ray" and Nellie McHENRY PRILL, she
attended Rochester schools. She married William J. RICHESON in Logansport on
July 7, 1935. He is deceased.
She worked as a seamstress for more than 30 years with the F.W. Bosworth apparel
store, retiring in 1988. She was a homemaker who enjoyed travel and Plymouth
High School athletics.
She was a 60-year member of the Plymouth First United Methodist Church, the Tyre
Constance Ladies Guild, Friendly Thirty Home-Ec Club and Ladies of the Farm
Bureau.
Survivors include her daughter, Sue Kay SMITH and husbnd William H. SMITH,
Plymouth; two grandsons, Brian E. SMITH, Plymouth, and Bruce W. SMITH with
children Brittany [SMITH], Paige [SMITH] and Alex [SMITH], Kokomo; and one
sister, Zola F. COLLINS and husband William [COLLINS], Lake Placid, Fla.
Preceding in death with her husband are her parents, four brothers and three
sisters.
Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth. Rev.
Al KUNDENREICH will officiate. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. today at the
funeral home and one hour prior to services Thursday. Burial will follow in the
New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.
Memorial contributions should be made to the First United Methodist Church.
Thuesday, January 14, 1999
Martha B. Lange
Nov 23, 1900 Jan 13, 1999
Martha B. LANGE, 98, Life Care Center, Rochester, died 2 p.m. Wednesday at the
center.
Born in Westgate, Iowa to John and Josephine VELIO REUCKERT, she married John
LANGE on Stpt 3, 1919 in Westgate, Iowa. He died Nov 11, 1956.
Mrs. Lange was a child care provider for many years. She was a member of St.
John Lutheran Church, Lutheran Women's Missionary League, and past longtime
member of the Manitou Garden Club.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Elverna WILKES, Rochester, and Mrs. Don
(Elaine) ADAMS, Indianapolis; one son, Don LANGE, Phoenix, Ariz.; 11
grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; many
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Arthur [LANGE] and Wilbert LANGE, two
sisters and four brothers.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Lutheran Church, Rochester. Rev. James
KREFT will officiate. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may
call from 4-7 p.m. Friday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Memorials
may be made to St. John Lutheran Church.
Jonathan L. Bailey
May 13, 1977 - Jan 11, 1999
Jonathan L. BAILEY, 21, Culver, died 6 p.m. Monday after falling from a tower he
was working on in Washington Township, Pa.
Born in Chicago, Ill. to the late Frances A. JOSEK WEAVER, he lived in the
Culver area for the past 10 years. He was a graduate of Culver Community High
School and was employed as a fabricator. He was a member of Culver Bible Church.
Survivors include his stepfather Robert E. WEAVER, Culver; grandmother, Helen
JOSEK, Wheeling, Ill.; two stepbrothers, Gary R. [WEAVER] and Thomas E. WEAVER,
both of Monterey; one stepsister, Amanda S. WEAVER, Plymouth; one uncle,
Christopher JOSEK, Wheeling, Ill.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver. Rev. Daniel HUHN
will officiate. Burial will be in Culver Masonic Cemetery. Friends may call from
2-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Friday, January 15, 1999
Samuel G. Blocher
May 20,1944 -Jan.13,1999
Samuel G. BLOCHER, 54, Winamac, died 2:29 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Regional
Medical Center, South Bend.
Born in Wabash to John and Evelyn RUSH BLOCHER, he was a U.S. Army veteran and a
welder employed by ET&T Frames, Elkhart
Survivors include his mother, Evelyn NICKELSON, Kewanna; three daughters, Pat
SAYERS, Winamae, Debbie GANN, Azle, Tex., and Darlene SMITH, Mishawaka: two
sons, Mike BLOCHER, South Bend and Christopher BLOCHER, Mishawaka; two sisters,
Diane BROWDER, Arlington, Tex., and Debbie DeTIEGE, Glendale, Ariz.; five
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father and one brother.
Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Harrison-MeLzger Funeral Home Kewanna Chapel.
Rev. Todd WILSON will officiate. Burial Is in Athens Cemetery. Friends may call
from 4-8 p.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to Amerimn Cancer Society.
Thelma E. Barnett
Aug. 19, 1906 -Jan. 14, 1999
Thelma E. BARNETT, 92, Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake. formerly
of Akron, died 10:20 a.m. Thursday at her residence.
Born in Akron to Cornelius and Opal SHOWALTER WAECHTER, she married Ben F.
BARNETT in Oct. 1927 in Akron. He died Sept. 11, 1980.
Mrs. Barnett was retired from Gatke Corp., Warsaw. She was a member of the Akron
United Methodist Church and had been in the Order of Eastern Star.
.Survivors include two daughters, Polly and husband Gene BURR, Warsaw, and Anita
and husband John McMILLAN, Cincinnati, Ohio; one son, Max and wife Joan BARNETT,
Indianapolis; three sisters, Elizbeth MILLER, Treasure Island, Fla., Jane LANTZ,
Fort Wayne, and Laura MINELLI, Elkhart; one brother, Max WAECHTER, Treasure
Island, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Walter [WAECHTER] and Telford
WAECHTER.
A memorial service will be at a later date. There will be no visitation. The
Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be
made to Grace Village Retirement Community, P.O. Box 337, Wooster Road. Winona
Lake, IN 46590.
Merrill L. Grable
Jan.24,1927 -Jan.14,1999
Merrill L. GRABLE, 71, Twelve Mile, died 1:10 p.m. Thursday at Saint Vincent
Hospital, Indianapolis.
Born in Twelve Mile to Ora W. "Pat" and Gertrude HOPKINS GRABLE, he
married Jean BEECHER on June 20, 1948 in Twelve Mile. She survives.
Mr. Grable was a U.S. Army World War II veteran. He was co-ovmer of Grable
Chevrolet, Twelve Mile from 1928-1981 and retired from Mike Anderson Pontiac in
1992. He was a member of Corinth Brethren Church, Twelve Mile.
Survivors include one son, Dennis E. and wife Pam GRABLE, Dayton, Ohio; one
daughter, Jennifer M. and husband Rex RUDICEL, Twelve Mile; five grandchildren,
Brian D. GRABLE, Beverly, Mass., Jill D. GRABLE, Bowling Green, Ohio, Chad
William RUDICEL, Craig Douglas RUDICEL and Jaime Lynn RUDICEL, all of Twelve
Mile; two great-grandchildren, Scott [RUDICEL] and Lucas RUDICEL, Twelve Mile;
one sister. Phyllis WRAY, Twelve Mile; one half-brother, Gary GRABLE, Twelve
Mile.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Ned T. GRABLE.
Services are 10 a.m. Monday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver. Rev. Rod SCHULER
and Rev. Mark BRITTON will offictate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery,
Mexico. Friends may call 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Saint Vincent Cardiac Unit.
Anna M. Bauman
Anna Marie BAUMAN, 73, Chase Center Nursing Home, Logansport, formerly of
Star City died today.
Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel.
Doris A. Deamer
Doris ADAMSON DEAMER, 85, Life Care Center, Rochester, formerly of Mt. Zion,
near Rochester, died 11:15 a.m. Thursday at the center.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.
Clara M. Bridenbaugh
July 25,1921 - Jan. 14,1999
Clara M. BRIDENBAUGH, 78, Logansport, died 12:55 p.m. Tbursday at Chase Center
Nursing Home, Logansport.
Born in Logansport to Merle and Effie SPROWL GALLAWAY, she married J. Robert
BRIDENBAUGH on Dec. 23, 1978 in Logansport. He survives.
Mrs. Bridenbaugh retired in 1981 after 38 years of employment at the RBM
Factory, Logansport. She was a member of the Baptist Temple, the Logansport
Elkettes and Gamma Nu Sorority.
Survivors include one daughter, Cathy SARVER, Rochester; one grandson, Erick
SARVER, Rochester; one granddaughter, Tammy SARVER, Rochester; one brother,
Richard and wife Angie GALLAWAY, Logansport; eight sisters, Roselia MAYHILL,
Logansport, Eleanor and husband Guido SCAGNOLI, Logansport, Norma Jean and Don
HINES, Logansport, Virginia and husband Nicholas RICCI, Logansport, Joan and
husband Bob HOPPER, Logansport, Marjorie and husband John DONATO, Logansport,
Carol ABSTON, Frankfort, Judy and husband Max DRUMMOND, Tampa, Fla.; several
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Donald GALLAWAY.
Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Kroeger Funeral Home, Logansport. Rev. Charles
SIKLER will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Friends may call
from 6-8 p.m. Saturday and 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be
made to Alzheimers Association, 9135 N. Meridian St., Suite B-4, Indianapolis,
IN 46209.
Saturday, January 16, 1999
Anna Marie Bauman
Sept 6, 1925 - Jan 15, 1999
Anna Marie BAUMAN, 73, Chase Manor Nursing Home, Logansport, formerly of Star
City, died 5 a.m. Friday at the home.
She was born in Winamac to William and Lorena WANK BAUMAN. She graduated from
Star City High School and attended St. Ann Catholic Church, Kewanna.
Survivors include two brothers, Paul E. BAUMAN, Kewanna, and Carl W. BAUMAN,
Winamac; seven nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and nephews.
Services are at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church, Kewanna with Rev.
Alan COX officiating. Burial will be in St. Peters Catholic Cemetery, Winamac.
Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna
Chapel. There will be a Scripture Service at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Jocelyn Schlosser
Jocelyn SCHLOSSER, 13, 414 Pontiac St., Rochester, was killed in an
automobile accident near Plymouth Friday.
Arrangements are pending at Foster and Good Funeral Home.
Monday, January 18, 1999
Keith E. DuBois
Keith E. DuBOIS, 85, Sun City Center, Fla., died Saturday In South Bay
Hospital, Sun City Center.
Arrangements are pending at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Doris W. Deamer
Oct. 25, 1912 - Jan. 14, 1999
Doris Winona DEAMER, 86, Life Care Center, Rochester, formerly of Mt. Zion near
Rochester, died 11:15 a.m. Thursday at the center.
Born near Talma to Leroy and Ethel MEREDITH ADAMSON, she married George DEAMER
Jr. on June 6, 1936 in her parents home near Talma. He died July 23, 1979.
Mrs. Dcamer was a lifetime resident of the Fulton County area and was raised on
the family farm near Talma and Mentone. She was a graduate of Talma High School.
The winner of a Latin contest, she received a scholarship enabling her to attend
Indiana University from 1930-1932. She received her degree and teaching
certificate in Education and taught first grade in Delong and Mentone schools.
She also attended Manchester College. After the death of her father-in-law,
George W. DEAMER in 1940 she became actively involved in the Dearner &
Deamer business in Rochester. For all their working lives, she and her husband
operated the Deamer & Deamer business from various locations in downtown
Rochester. She managed the abstracting office until 1979. After the death of her
husband she continued to participate in the operations of the family business
until she retired in 1994. She was a member of the Church of Christ, Mentone and
Rochester.
Survivors include two sons, Robert Glen and wife Eleny K. DEAMER, South Bend,
and Phillip T. and wife Jennifer DEAMER, Louisville, Ky.; one grandson, Eric
Klimeck DEAMER, Chicago, Ill.; one sister, Virginia and husband Glen LAW,
Rochester; one niece, Janet and husband Michael WEBER, Rochester,, one nephew,
Gail D. and wife Cynthia LAW, Mcntone.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Services are 2 p.m. today at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev.
Jim DILLINGER will officiate. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. through the hour of services today. Memorials may
be made to the Northern Indiana Alzheimers Association, South Bend, or the
Rochester Church of Christ.
Jocelyn H. Schlosser
Aug. 5, 1985 - Jan 15, 1999
Jocelyn Hilary SCHLOSSER, 13, 414 Pontiac St., Rochester, died 6:55 p.m. Friday
in an automobile accident at U.S. 31 and South Michigan Road, Plymouth.
Born In Plymouth to Jacob C. and Julee L. SAMUELS SCHLOSSER, she lived her
entire life in the Rochester area.
Miss Schlosser was a member of the First United Church of Christ, Plymouth. She
was a seventh grade student at Rochester Middle School. She was a member of the
RMS student council, the volleyball team, manager for the ladies seventh grade
basketball team, Fulton County soccer team, Indiana Lawrence senior girls
softball. batton twirler with Daffney's Dolls, Plymouth.
Survivors include her mother, Julee [MUFFLEY], at home; her father, Jacob C.
SCHLOSSER, Plymouth; her stepfather, Carl MUFFLEY, Rochester; two sisters,
Jesseca J. [SCHLOSSER] and Jordan K. SCHLOSSER, both at home; one brother, Jay
J. SCHLOSSER, at home; maternal grandparents, James and Pat KRUYER, Plymouth;
paternal grandmother, Lucy SCHLOSSER, Plymouth; maternal great-grandparents,
Louis and Dorothy SCHUSTER, Plymouth; step-grandparents, Frank and Mary MUFFLEY,
Plymouth; one niece, Madysen WAGONER, Rochester.
Services are 10:30 Wednesday at First Church of Christ, Plymouth. James T.
LIEBNOW will officiate. Burial will be in New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.
Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home,
Rochester, and 9:30 a.m. to the hour of service Wednesday at the church.
Ethel M. Goss
May 3, 1913 - Jan. 16, 1999
Ethel Marie GOSS, 85, 2021 Westside Road, Rochester, died 6:50 a.m. Saturday at
Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Born in Monterey to Plake and Effie WENTZEL SLONAKER, she married Howard Joseph
GOSS on March 20, 1932 in Rochester. He survives at home.
Mrs. Goss was a retired chef from Plymouth Country Club, Plymouth, Elks Lodge
and Sportsmans Inn, both of Rochester. She was a member of Grace United
Methodist Church, Rochester.
. Survivors include one daughter, Joyce and husband Ron BAILLIEUL, Rochester;
two sons, Robert J. and wife Vecita GOSS and David W. and wife Gaylo GOSS, all
of Rochester; eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and one brother.
Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.
Rev. C. David HOGSETT will officiate. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F.
Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8. p.m. today or after 9 a.m. Tuesday to the
hour of services at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Kappa Delta
Phi Sorority.
Ressie Godbee
June 15, 1916 -Jan. 17, 199
Ressie GODBEE, 82, 1100 Park Road No. 9. Rochester, died 12:31 a.m. Sunday at
Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Born in Floyd County, Ky. to Whitten and Eva WRIGHT REFFETT, she married Frank
W. GODBEE on June 28, 1946 in Kentucky. He died in 1992.
Mrs. Godbee was a nurses aide at Life Care Center for over 20 years. She was a
member of the Prill School Association, the one room school house that was
located on Fort Wayne Road.
Survivors include one daughter, Deborah and husband Jerry BAKER, Fulton; one
grandson Scott and wife Lisa RENTSCHLER, Rochester; one granddaughter, Kathryn
Alicia RENTSCHLER, Lucerne; two great-granddaughters, Tierney [RENTSCHLER] and
Tori RENTSCHLER, both of Rochester; four brothers Henry REFFETT, Langley, Ky.,
Whit
REFFETT Jr., Springwater, N.Y., Paul REFFETT, LaGrange, and Shannon REFFETT, San
Bernardino, Calif.; four sisters, Jennie CASE, Hamden, Ohio, Vada QUACKENBUSH.
Rochester, Lottie KOTTERMAN, Kokomo, and Kelsa CARR, Rochester; one sister-
in-law, Emmagene REFFETT, Fulton.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Jim [REFFETT] and George REFFETT and
one sister, Josie PATTON.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev.
George HAPNER will officiate. Burial will be in Fulton Cemetery. Friends may
call 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Prill School
Association.
Barbara I. E. Smith
April 29, 1918 - Jan. 16, 1999
. Barbara Isabell ENYART SMITH, 80, Goshen, died 7 p.m. Saturday at Greencroft
Terraces Health Care, Goshen.
Born in Mesick, Mich. to Benjamin and Thursia NEWTON ENYART, she married Russell
C. SMITH on March 20, 1937. They divorced Sept. 30, 1955.
Mrs. Smith was a homemaker. She attended the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church,
Goshen. She enjoyed flowers, needlepoint and sewing.
Survivors include four daughters, Betty and husband Paul CULP, Macy, Janet and
husband Larry SHEETZ, Kewanna, Katherine and husband Joe TINSTMAN, Fulton, and
Linda WOODS, Belleview, Fla.; three sisters, Juanita ALEXANDRIA, Lakeland, Fla.,
Helen MANNS, Rochester, and Bernice CRISPEN, Macy; four brothers Dan ENYART,
Mountain View, Mo., Gilbert ENYART, Rochester, Thomas ENYART, Guntersville,
Ala., and Russell ENYART, Glen Rose, Texas; 13 grandchildren; 25
great-grandchildren.
.She was preceded in death by one sisster and two brothers.
Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home,
Logansport. Rev. Phil PRATT will officiate. Burial will be in Fulton Cemetery,
Fulton. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may
be made to one's favorite charity.
Marie L. Davies
March 25, 1917 - Jan. 17, 1999
Marie L. DAVIES, 81, Chicago, Ill., died 2:32 a.m. Sunday at Porter Memorial
Hospital, Valparaiso.
Born in Chicago, Ill. to John and Estelle McHENRY MURPHY, she married Torrence
C. DAVIES in Nov. 1935 in Chicago. He died July 15, 1974.
Mrs. Davies was a retired cashier at Hillman's in Chicago. She was a member of
St. Jane deChantel Catholic Church, Chicago, the Senior Citizens group, Altar
and Rosary Society and Woman's Guild of St. Jane deChantel Catholic Church, and
Ladies Auxilary American Legion, Chicago. She was a 1935 graduate of Parker High
School.
Survivors include five sons, John DAVIES, Colorado Springs, Colo., James DAVIES,
Manawa, Wisc., Torrence DAVIES, Clearwater, Fla., Thomas [DAVIES] and William
DAVIES, both of Kewanna; two daughters, Patricia ZOLOTAR, Longmont, Colo. and
Maribeth WRIGHT, Boling Brook, Ill.; one sister, Laverne RICKMAN, Downers Grove,
Ill.; 17 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one grandson, one brother and one sister.
Services are 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Ann Catholic Church, Kewanna. Rev. Alan
COX will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lake Bruce.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. to the time of services on Wednesday at
Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home,.Kewanna Chapel. Memorials may be made to one's
favorite charity.
Merlene Dawson
March 17, 1933-Jan. 15, 1999
Merlene DAWSON, 65, Rochester died 9:15 p.m. Friday at Methodist Hospital,
Indianapolis.
She was born to Ervin and Eva WRIGHT BRADLEY in Rensselaer.
She worked as a waitress at the Paradise Plaza Truck Stop, Rochester; the
Holiday Inn, The Fireside, Harvey's, and Louis' Diner and Miller's Merry Manor
Nursing Home, all of Logansport.
She was a member of the Manitou Moose Lodge 1107 Rochester.
Survivors include two daughters, Dianna PLUMMER, Logansport, Tammy DAWSON,
Logansport; two sons, Nick D. DAWSON and wife Alissia DAWSON, Austin, Texas, Jim
E. DAWSON, Bryan, Texas; three grandchildren, Jacob DAWSON, Austin, Texas,
Milton PLUMMER and Brandon DAWSON. both of Logansport; one, sister, Zola SMITH,
Butler; and two brothers, Rev. Henry and wife Hilda BRADLEY, Rochester, and
Harold BRADLEY, Rochester.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy KRISHER and Sylvia ILLIFF, and
three brothers, Whitten [BRADLEY], Luther [BRADLEY] and Spearl Edward BRADLEY.
Services are noon Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev.
Frank WHITAKER will officiate. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today and from 11
a.m. until time of service Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at
Sycamore Cemetery, Mentone.
Tuesday, January 19, 1999
George M. Schwenk
Nov 27, 1928 - Jan 18, 1999
George M. SCHWENK, 70, 2750 E. 700 N., Tiosa, died 4:30 p.m. Monday at St.
Joseph Hospital of Marshall County, Plymouth.
Born in Starke County to Rudolph and Fern SCHERTZ SCHWENK, he married Liale
WOLFORD on Aug 20, 1949 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester. She survives.
Mr. Schwenk was a farmer, served as Richland Township trustee for 24 years, and
served on the Rochester School Board for 24 years. He was a member of St. Joseph
Catholic Church, Rochester, and Knights of Columbus of same. He loved fishing
and nature.
Survivors include two daughters, Debra and husband Jim CHASE, Milford, Mich.,
and Lori and husband Tim PRICE, Plymouth; two sons, George and Evelyn SCHWENK,
Ferdinand, and Tom and wife Charlee SCHWENK, Rochester; seven grandchildren,
Kellee [SCHWENK], George [SCHWENK], Brock [SCHWENK] and Abby SCHWENK, Eric
[CHASE] and Scott CHASE, and Sarah PRICE; one sister, Sister Gertrude Deloris,
South Bend; one brother, Gene and wife Carol SCHWENK, Evansville.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Gerald [SCHWENK],
Gilbert [SCHWENK], Garland [SCHWENK] and Glenn SCHWENK.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester
with Rev. Alan COX officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home
where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. There also will be visitation at
the funeral home Thursday from 9 a.m. until time to depart to the church. In
lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Cancer Institute of St. Joseph
Regional Medical Center, Plymouth Campus.
Keith E. DuBois
Oct 3, 1913 - Jan 16, 1999
Keith E. DuBOIS, 85, Sun City Center, Fla., died Saturday at South Bay Hospital,
Sun City Center, Fla.
Born in Rochester to Briggs DuBOIS and Maude BACON DuBOIS, he married Charlotte
MILLER on July 28, 1935 in Rochester. She survives.
Mr. DuBois was a retired Sarasota school teacher. He was a past member of the
Grace Baptist Church, Sarasota, and a member of the Trinity Baptist Church, Sun
City Center. He was a missionary to Africa and a teacher and house parent at the
Bingham Academy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Survivors include one daughter, Dianne and husband John TURNIDGE, Fort Collins,
Colo.; two sons, Fred and wife E.J. [DuBOIS], Bradenton, Fla., and Jim and wife
Brenda [DuBOIS], Sarasota, Fla.; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one
sister, Jeanne PADGETT, Fort Wayne.
He was preceded in death by one great-grandson, Christopher DuBOIS in 1998, one
brother, William R. [DuBOIS] in 1990, and two sisters, Zetta CWIKLO in 1997 and
Dorcas SMITH in 1998
Services are at 11 a.m. Thursday at Mud Creek Chapel Church, near Speck's Corner
on old U.S. 31 with Rev. John TURNIDGE officiating. Burial will be in Mud Creek
Chapel Cemetery near Speck's Corner south of Rochester. No visitation is
scheduled. Memorials may be made to the Gideon Society. Zimmerman Family Funeral
Home, Rochester is in charge of arrangements.
Harold D. Watson
Jan 15, 1932 - Jan 16, 1999
Harold DeLee WATSON, 67, Live Oak, Fla., died 12:45 p.m. Saturday at Naples
Hospital, Fla.
Born in Logansport to James "Ike" and Helen WATSON, he married Heidie
in 1986 in Live Oak, Fla.
Mr. Watson was a retired computer programmer for the state of Florida and a
deacon of the Melody Christian Church, Live Oak, Fla.
Survivors include his mother, Rochester; one son, Dennis and wife Linda WATSON,
Florida; one daughter, Diann WATSON, Florida; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildrn;
one brother, James I. and wife Barbara WATSON, Fort Wayne; two sisters, Donna
and husband Richard PARRISH, Cecil, Ohio, and Doris and husband Raymond LEWIS,
Rochester.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Services are at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Melody Christian Church, Live Oak. Burial
will be in Live Oak Christian Cemetery. Friends may call from 10 a.ml to the
time of service Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be made to Melody
Christian Church, Live Oak.
Wednesday, January 20, 1999
Chester C. Smith
Dec. 2, 1917 - Jan 19, 1999
Chester C. SMITH, 81, 211 E. High St., Mentone, died at 7:40 p.m. Tuesday at
home of cancer.
He was born Dec 2, 1917, to Ora A. and Pearl MORGAN SMITH in Franklin Township,
Kosciusko County. He married Eula R. SMITH on Sept. 2, 1955 in Tippecanoe. She
survives.
He was a lifelong Mentone community resident. A 1936 graduate of Beaver Dam High
School, he was an auto mechanic for 60 years, 40 years as owner of Chet Smith
Garage. He had a 22-year military career in the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army and as
a reservist, serving in World War II and the Korean War. He was Mentone Church
of Christ deacon and Sunday school teacher. He was a 57-year member of the Free
and Accepted Masons, Mentone Lodge No. 576, the Kosciusko County Shrine, Mizpah
Temple, Fort Wayne and Scottish Rite, Fort Wayne Valley, the American Legion,
and a volunteer firefighter. He also worked for U.S. Postal Service.
Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Melva and husband Charles STAMBERGER,
Rochester, Betty SMITH, Nashville, Tenn.; a son, Jim [SMITH], Rochester; a
sister Blanche SMITH; and five grandchildren, Jeremy [SMITH] and Jason SMITH and
Melinda [STAMBERGER], Michael [STAMBERGER] and Timothy STAMBERGER. Five
brothers, Morgan [SMITH], Ray [SMITH], Max [SMITH], Paul [SMITH] and Ollie
[SMITH], preceded in death.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Friday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Rev.
Billy STEELE officiating. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral
home with Masonic rites at 8 p.m. Burial will be at Mentone Cemetery with
military rites by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Memorials
may be made to Bell Buseum, Mentone.
Ralph E. Meyer
Oct 23, 1912 - Jan 18, 1999
Ralph E. MEYER, 86, 4424 Lower Huntington Road, Fort Wayne, died at 3:55 p.m.
Monday at Lutheran Hospital.
He was born Oct 23, 1912, in Fulton County to Henry Edward and Bertha Irene
BAILEY MEYER. He married Florence C. KOENEMANN on Aug 16, 1947. She died March
14, 1975.
He served three terms as Wayne Township, Allen County assessor, from Jan 1, 1979
to Dec 31, 1990. He was associated with Waddell & Reed as a stock broker for
15 years and was a Fort Wayne real estate agent from 1972 through 1978.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Force in the Middle East and Pacific theaters
during WWII. He had attended DePauw University. He was a member of Trinity
English Lutheran Church, Senior Club of the church, Fort Wayne Elks Lodge No.
155; and American Legion Post No. 296, Fort Wayne.
Survivors include his companion, Virginia FUNK, Fort Wayne; a step-son-in-law,
Charles HILL, Fort Wayne; two nieces, Laverne ALLMAN, Lebanon, Ohio, and Wanda
KINGSTON, Naples, Fla.; Three step-grandchildren and eight
step-great-grandchildren. A brother, Lawrence MEYER, preceded in death.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Trinity English Lutheran Church, Krauss
Chapel, 405 W. Wayne St., Fort Wayne, with Rev. C. James CRESS officiating.
Visitation is from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday at D.O. McCOMB & Sons' Foster Park
Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Ave., Fort Wayne and one hour prior to services at
the church. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to
Emily Flinn Home, Marion.
Thursday, January 21, 1999
Marvin E. Whetstone
June 2, 1938 - Jan 21, 1999
Marvin Everett WHETSTONE, 60, Akron, died 5 a.m. today at his home.
Born in Mishawaka to Everett and Arvilla PASSWATER WHETSTONE, he married Lou Ann
NICODEMUS on Aug 30, 1971 in Jellico, Tenn. She survives.
Mr. Whetstone was a past employee of Nor Central Co-Op, Bourbon.
Survivors include two daughters, Jeanne GRAHAM and Kim and husband Chris
SMALLEY; three sons, Steven [WHETSTONE] Charles [WHETSTONE] and companion Patty,
and Robert WHETSTONE; eight grandchildren; one step-granddaughter; his mother,
Sebring, Fla.; three sisters, Joan and husband Mike EISER, Mentone, Jewel and
husband Dale WOOD, Tippecanoe, and Joyce SHONK, Sebring, Fla.; two brothers,
Cecil and wife Marge WHETSTONE, St. Cloud, Fla., and Daniel and wife Barb
WHETSTONE, Goshen; several nieces and nephews.
Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron. Burial
will be in Tippecanoe Cemetery, Tippecanoe. Friends may call from 2-6 p.m.
Sunday and one hour prior to services on Monday at the funeral home.
Friday, January 22, 1999
Sylvia S. Smith
Aug. 11, 1913 - Jan. 21, 1999
Sylvia STAYTON SMITH, 85, Plymouth, died 11:20 Thursday at the Pilgrim Manor
Nursing Home, Plymouth.
Born in Tyner to William and Viola CUDNEY JONES, she married Lowell STAYTON on
Dec. 31, 1932, in Argos. He died Feb. 15, 1940. On Oct. 17, 1954, she married
John LEINENBACH In Argos. He died January 1956. On Jan. 6, 1962, she married Leo
RUFFING in Argos. He died Aug. 5, 1972. She then married Donald SMITH on Nov.
27, 1982, in Plymouth. He died Dec. 4. 1998.
Mrs. Smith was a homemaker and a member of the New Vision Community Church of
the Nazarene. Plymouth.
Survivors include one daughter, Doris HOOKER, Plymouth: one son, David and wife
Norma STAYTON, Plymouth; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; seven
stepchildren; one brother, Ed and wife Juanita WILCOX, Plymouth.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Ruby BAKER and Ruth MAIN,
and a brother, Francis JONES.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. Rev. Drennon
STRINGER will officiate. Burial will be in Jordan Cemetery, southwest of Argos.
Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to the hour of services on
Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials May be made to the Alzheimer's
Association.
John M. Chaney
Feb.1,1936 -Jan.21,1999
John Mullin CHANEY, 62, 3214 Barrett Road, died 5:20 p.m. Thursday at Memorial
Hospital, South Bend.
Born in Connersville to Clyde Otto and Emily GERMAN MULLIN, he.marred Jane
BUCHER on May I 1, 1990 in Rochester. She survives at home. After his parents'
death, he was adopted by Merle Dempsey "Demp" and Hazel CASE CHANEY.
They both preceded in death.
Mr. Chancy was retired from Torin Corporation, Rochester, where he had been
production supervisor. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Free
and Accepted Masons Lodge 79, American Legion Post 36, Fraternal Order of Eagles
652, Indiana Sheriffs Association, National Rifle Association and the Lakc
Manitou Veterans of Foreign Wars, all of Rochester, Scottish Rite, South Bend,
and Mizpah Temple, Fort Wayne.
Survivors include two daughters, Elizabeth Ann and husband Neil DOMINICK,
Houston, Texas, Barbara Sue and husband Terry HELSIN, Phoenix, Ariz.; one
granddaughter, Brianna DOMINICK, Houston, Texas; one grandson, Malcom HELSIN,
Phoenix, Ariz.; two stepsons, Shannon [PUGH] and Travis PUGH, both of Rochester;
two step grandsons, Alston [PUGH] and Taylor PUGH, both of Rochester; two
brothers, Don and wife Jo MULLIN, San Marcos, Calif, Charles and wife Maureen
MULLIN, Laughin, Nev.; one sister-in-law, Betty MULLIN., Logansport.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, John Phillip CHANEY and a
brother, Bill MULLIN.
Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev.
Bob WRACHFORD will officiate. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Friends may call 2-6 p.m. Sunday or noon through the hour of services on Monday.
F&AM Lodge 79 will conduct a memorial service at 5:30 p.m. Sunday in the
funeral home.
Hazel B. Winterrowd
Hazel B. WINTERROWD, 87, Mentone, formerly of Rochester, died at 1:35 a.m.
today at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.
Arrangements are pending at Fostef & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.
Saturday, January 23, 1999
Jennifer K. Overmyer
Sept.25, 1954 - Jan. 20, 1999
Jennifer Kingery OVERMYER, 44, 1576 Marborough Lane, Indianapolis, died
Wednesday at her home.
Born in Rochester to Jack K. and Margery HODSON OVERMYER, she owned and operated
Publications +, a home-based desktop publishing company.
She graduated from Rochester Community High School in 1973 and from Indiana
University. She had lived in Indianapolis for almost 20 years, with a few years
spent in Mechanicsburg.
She was a high school cheer leader and a life-long swimming enthusiast who was a
lifeguard and swimming instructor at the Rochester City Pool in the 1970s. She
pnjoyed music, water sports, reading and her cats.
She is survived by her parents; three sisters, Laura O. NELSON, LaGrange,
Elizabeth and husband Gary MADLEM and Sarah O. and husband W.S. WILSON, of
Rochester, two nephews, Jack A. OLDROYD, Elkhart, and Luke WILSON, Rochester: a
niece, Hannah WILSON, Rochester; a step-grandmother, Vivian OVERMYER, Rochester;
aunts June BRINKROEGER, Scottsdale Ariz.; Jean H. HARPER, Naples Fla., Joann and
husband Milton MEIGS, Lake Bluff, Ill.; and numerous cousins. Preceding in death
were paternal grandparents Edyth and Charles OVERMYER, Rochester: maternal
grandparents Florence and Milo HODSON, South Bend; an uncle William BRINKROEGER
in 1981, and a nephew, Robert Michael NELSON in 1989.
Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements. There
will be no calling hours. Private family services are planned. Burial will be in
IOOF Cemetery, Rochester. Public memorial service will set at a later date.
Hazel B. Winterrowd
Feb. 20, 1911 - Jan. 22, 1999
Hazel B. WINTERROWD 87, 307 East Main St. Mentone, and formerly of 4340 East
Indiana 14, Rochester, died at 1:35 a.m Friday at Kosciusko Community Hospital,
Warsaw.
She was born in Argos to Harley and Ocie SWIHART GARNER. On Oct. 22, 1932, in
Winamac, she married George G. WINTERROWD who died Jan. 24, 1987.
She was a homemaker and former Hart, Schaffner & Marx Corp. employee. She
moved to Rochester from South Bend in 1945 and lived here until moving to
Mentone a year ago.
Surviving are one daughter, Jacksie REIKEN and her husband James, Mentone; four
sons. Robert K. and his wife Karen [WINTERROWD], Rochester; Ronald J. and his
wife Martha [WINTERROWD], Rochester; Garry J. [WINTERROWD], Fort Wayne, and
Robin L. [WINTERROWD], Warsaw; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Preceding in death arc one sister, Mabel IRWIN and two brothers, Merritt
[GARNER] and Jack GARNER.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Foster and Good Funeral Home. with the
Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.
Friend may call from 3-8 p.m. Monday and two housr before the services Tuesday.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Florence Wireman
Florence WIREMAN. 67, 305 South Franklin St., Mentone, died at her residence
at 11:30 a.m. Friday.
Services are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.
Harry Kotterman
Harry KOTTERMAN, 88, formerly of Route 1, Box 1, Macy, died at 5:45 p.m.
Friday at Life Care Center, Rochester.
Arrangements are pending at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester.
Monday, January 25, 1999
Hazel L. Campbell
Hazel L. CAMPBELL, 66. 4467 W. Olsen Road, died 1:51 a.m. Sunday at St.
Joseph Med Center, South Bend.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home Rochester.
Bernice L. Falconer
July 29, 1909 - Jan. 23, 1999
Bernice LAMB FALCONER, 89, died 7:20 a.m. Saturday at ExtendaCare, Rochester.
Born in Rossville, Ill. to Samuel J. and Minnie POTTS LAMB, she married John
Edgar FALCONER on Aug. 15, 1936 in Danville, Ill. He died Oct. 21, 1970.
Mrs. Falconer was a retired grocery store clerk and homemaker. She was a member
of the Antioch Church of Christ, Hoopeston, Ill. She was a graduate of Kewanna
High School and enjoyed crocheting, knitting, crafts and country-western music.
Survivors include three half sisters, Dorothy CHIZUM, Isabell BROCKEY and Lois
DOUD, all of Rochester; one sister-in-law, Mathilda "Tillie" LAMB,
Kewanna, with whom she lived; 10 nieces and nephews; 10 great nieces and
nephews, eight great-great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, two brothers, one nephew, one
great-nephew, and one great niece.
Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home Kewanna Chapel
with Rev. Cliff GANO officiating. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery,
Rossville, Ill. Friends may call 3-8 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. until the hour
of services on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the
American Heart Fund.
Joan S. Brechbiel
June 10, 1928 - Jan. 23, 1999
Joan S. BRECHBIEL, 70, formerly of Peru, died 8:45 p. n. Saturday at Life Care
Center, Rochester.
Born in Peru to John and Hettie FOGELMAN MACK, she married Kenneth A. BRCCHBIEL
in Mexico, Ind. on May 5, 1945. He survives.
Mrs. Brechbief retired from her Peru Utilities dispatcher job in 1990. She
graduated Peru High, School.
Survivors include one son, Terry and wife Yvonne BRECHBIEL, Swayzee; one
daughter, Becky and husband Donnie MULLETT, Peru; five grandchildren, Brenna [BRECHBIEL],
Stace [BRECHBIEL], Terri Ann [BRECHBIEL], April [BRECHBIEL], Chris [BRECHBIEL],
four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded In death by her parents, one brother, John MACK and one sister,
Frances FUQUA.
Services are at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 W. Main
St., Peru, with Rev. Bob BROWN officiating. Burial will be in Reyburn Cemetery,
Peru. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Florence Wireman
May 1, 1931 - Jan. 22, 1999
Florence WIREMAN, 67. Mentone, died 11:30 a.m. Friday at her home.
Born in Brethett County, Ky. to Ausben and Fannie BACK MARSHALL, she lived in
Mentone for over 30 years.
Ms. Wireman was retired from Kralis Foods, Mentone.
Survivors include one son, Clarence WIREMAN, Richmond; one daughter, Virginia
WIREMAN, Fort Wayne; one sister, Georgetta KOONTZ, Columbia, S.C.; two brothers,
Herbert MARSHALL, North Judson, and Darl MARSHALL, LaPorte; three grandchildren;
one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by one sister and four brothers.
Graveside services are 10:30 a.m. today at Mentone Cemetery with Rev. Richard
KOONTZ officiating. There will be no visitation. King Memorial Home, Mentone, is
in charge of arrangements.
Harry L. Kotterman
Sept. 17, 1910 - Jan. 22, 1 999
Harry L. KOTTERMAN, 88, Macy, died 5:30 p.m. Friday at Life Care Center,
Rochester.
Born in Perry Township, Miami County to William Christine FISHLEY KOTTERMAN
married Velma RUNKLE on April 5, 1930 in Denver. She died July 25, 1971. He
later married Flossie MUSSELMAN RUSH on Nov. 14, 1973 in Macy. She survives.
Mr. Kotterman was a farmer, He retired from Torin-Brookside in 1972. He was a
member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Akron.
Survivors include three daughters, Donna and husband Lessel HALTERMAN, Macy,
Wilda and husband Richard SLISHER, Roann, and Lois and husband Michael LYONS,
Rochester: one son, Harold and wife Donna KOTTERMAN, Reynoldsville, Pa.; one
brother, George and wife Jane KOTTERMAN, Rochester; one stepdaughter, Gladys
WARREN, Argos; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one
great-great-granddaughter; four step- grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two daughters, Doris [KOTTERMAN], 1, and Sharon
KOTTERMAN, 3, two granddaughters, Kimberly HALTERMAN and Marsha KOTTERMAN; one
great-grandson, Michael BARNES, and one brother, Clarence KOTTERMAN.
Services ate at 1 p.,m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester
with Rev. David WELSH officiating. Burial will be in Plainview Cemetery, Macy.
Friends may call 4-8 p.m. today and one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the
funeral home. Memorials may be made to Macy Christian Church Fellowship Hall
Fund or Roann Church of the Brethren.
Grant E. Shenefield
Nov. 25, 1917 - Jan. 22, 1999
Grant E. SHENEFIELD, 81, Argos, died 6:52 p.m. Fr
Roudebush Veterans Administration Hospital, Indianapolis.
Born in Bremen to Charles and Minnie HATFIELD SHENEFLELD, he married Alice V.
PARKHURST on Feb. 17, 1942 in Lawrence, N.J. She died March 16, 1997.
Mr. Shenefield was a mechanic for the Gates Chevrolet, Argos and later worked at
R.J.R. Foods, Plymouth., He taught auto mechanics and was a matntenance worker
at Argos High School for many years. He was active in the Argos United Methodist
Church, Marshall County Civil Defense, and the Argos Fire Department. He was
Walnut Township Trustee, a member of the Argos American Legion, Marshall County
Red Cross, the Red Cross Disaster Team, Argos Police Reserves, Argos Boy Scouts
of America, AARP. the Mako 4x4 Club and an Argos Little League coach. A U.S.
Army veteran of World War II, he was a prisoner of war in Germany and received a
Purple Heart. He was a 1937 graduate of Bremen High School. . Survivors include
one daughter, Mary and husband Tim Wharton, Argos; one son, Gary and wife Linda
SHENEFLELD, South Bend; four grandchildren, Staci and husband Bob LYON, Argos,
Sara and husband David ATKINSON, Bristol, and Allison [SHENEFIELD] and Michael
SHENEFIELD, both of South Bend; one great-grandson, Tyler LYON, Argos; one
sister, Gladys MANGUN, Plymouth.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Veatrice [SHENEFIELD] and
Hazel [SHENEFIELD], and one brother, Ivo [SHENEFIELD].
Services are 3 p.m. Tuesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos with Rev. Tony
SCHNEIDERS and Rev. Robin SMITH. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Plymouth,
with military services being conducted by the American Legion and Vetierans of
Foreign Wars. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday or 1 p.m. until
services Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Marshall County
Hospice, Argos Fire Department, Marshall County Red Cross or Argos United
Methodist Church.
Robert M. Hoover
Aug. 23,1906-Jan.23,1999
Robert M. HOOVER, 92 Rochester, died 11:55 p.m. Saturday at Life Care Center
Rochester.
Born in Union Township, Miami County to Sidney and Cora HAMILTON HOOVER, he
married Ruby Jeanette WHITE on Sept. 12, 1936 in Marion. She died Nov. 9. 1993.
Mr. Hoover was retired from public service. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World
War II, a member of Mexico Masonic Lodge 347, and the Pentecostal Church of God,
Silver Lake.
Survivors include one brother Glenn HOOVER, Rochester; one niece, Ethel WOOD,
Akron; one nephew, Sidney HOOVER, St. Joseph, Mo.; several great and great-great
nieces.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Ethel DANALD, two brothers, Lyle
[HOOVER] and Leslie HOOVER. and one nephew, Allen David HOOVER.
Graveside services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Cass County
with Rev. Frank WHITAKER officiating. No visitation is planned.
Arrangements are being handled by McClain Funeral Home, Denver.
Francis W. Parker Jr., M.D.
April 23, 1912 - Jan. 23, 1999
Dr. Francis W. PARKER, died 9 a.m. Saturday at his home, Logansport.
Born in Pawnee City, Neb. to Francis W. and Mamie CALHOUN PARKER, he married Dr.
Camille KILLIAN on Dec. 7, 1958 in Logansport. She survives.
Dr. Parker graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1933 and Northwestern
University Medical School in 1939. He worked at Cook County Hospital, Chicago
before doing internship at Minneapolis General from 1940-41. He was certifted
for ear, nose and throat specialty in 1941 and Eye in 1942 at Northwestern. He
was a U.S. Army veteran doctor from 1942-1945, serving in North Africa and
Italy. He returned to Rockford, Ill. in 1945 to open a practice which he worked
until 1958. He became an associate professor at Northwestern in 1945 and Board
Certified by the American Academy of' opthalmology in 1947. In 1959 he opened
his practice in Logansport and he retired in 1988.
Dr. Parker and his wife were instrumental in getting Logansport Memorial
Hospital accredited and establishing its intensive care unit. They travelled
world-wide in international medical exchange programs. He enjoyed reading,
especially poetry and spending his weekends relaxing in Culver. He was a
president of the Rotary Club in 1966. He was a member of the Logansport Elks
Lodge, Logansport, the Masonic Temple, Rockford,Ill., Scottish Rite 32,
Freeport, Ill., and Teballa Temple Shrine, Rockford. Ill.
Survivors include four sons, Francis W. PARKER III "Bill" and wife
Peggy, Van Nuys. Calif., David John and wife Lori PARKER, Logansport, Clyde B.
and wife Sharon KILLIAN, Dubuque, Iowa, and Paul W. and wife Joelle KILLIAN,
Washington, D.C.; one daughter, Patricia A. and husband Ted, San Leandro,
Calif.; grandchildren, Lauren [PARKER] and Allison PARKER, Parker STRICKLAND,
Michael [KILLIAN], Alanna [KILLIAN], Paul [KILLIAN], Philip [KILLIAN] and
Eleanor KILLIAN.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Dale [PARKER], Theron [PARKER], Wick
[PARKER], and Clayton PARKER and one sister, Miriam STROUP.
Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Calvary Presbyterian Church, Logansport. Burial
will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Logansport, with full military honors. Friends
may call from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to
Indiana State Library for the Blind, Attention: Talking Books, 140 N. Senate
Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. 46204. Kroeger Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
Tuesday, January 26, 1999
Ruby J. Day
April 13, 1923 - Jan 25, 1999
Ruby Jane DAY, 75, Fort Wayne, formerly of Peru, died 7:15 a.m. Monday at
Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne.
Born to Roy and Nora DAY BEMENDERFER, she married Donald A. DAY on April 6,
1946. He died in 1952.
Mrs. Day was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Dallas and wife Sharon DAY and David and wife Andrea
DAY, all of Ft. Wayne, five grandchildren, Beth [DAY], Sarah [DAY], Heather
[DAY], Adam [DAY] and Kevin DAY; one great-grandchild, Damon DAY.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru. Burial will be
in Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to the hour of services on
Thursday at the funeral home.
Hazel L. Campbell
Dec 9, 1933 - Jan 24, 1999
Hazel L. CAMPBELL, 66, 4467 W. Olson Road, died 1:51 a.m. Sunday at St. Joseph
Medical Center, South Bend.
Born in Culver to Raymond and Triss HUNTER THOMPSON, she married Joe WOLF. He
preceded her in death. She later married Joseph CAMPBELL on July 4, 1964 in
Richland Center, Wisc. He survives at home.
Mrs. Campbell was a homemaker and a member of Gospel Lighthouse Church, Delong.
Survivors include three daughters, Jean CUBN, Decatur, Frances WOLF, Plymouth,
and Judy GOODWIN, Butler; three sons, Allen WOLF, at home, Joe WOLF, Kewanna,
and Roger WOLF, Portland; one brother, Paul and wife Jackie THOMPSON, Rochester.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Don WOLF in 1996.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.
Rev. Floyd ALLEN and Rev. Rod RUBERG will officiate. Burial will be in Leiters
Ford Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the
funeral home.
Verna I. Fear
Verna I. FEAR, 87, Argos, died 12:45 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital,
Rochester.
Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Wednesday, January 27, 1999
Verna I. Fear
Jan 5, 1912 - Jan 25, 1999
Verna I. FEAR, 87, Argos, died 12:51 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital,
Rochester.
Born in Marshall County to Harry and Ellen VANBLARICON KIMBLE, she married
Clifford "Sam" FEAR on March 30, 1929 in Plymouth. He died Dec 7,
1990.
Mrs. Fear was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church, Argos.
Survivors include two daughters, Ruth J. MERCER, Rochester, and Sharon A.
THOMPSON, Warsaw; one son, Bill L. and wife Phyllis FEAR, Bay Springs, Miss.;
one daughter-in-law, Beverly FEAR, Bourbon; 16 grandchildren; several
great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Robert D. [FEAR] and an
infant Marvin [FEAR] one sister, Blanche MARKLEY and two brothers, Ray [KIMBLE]
and George KIMBLE.
Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. Rev. Robert MACE
will officiate. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call
from 4-8 p.m. today and one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Memorials may
be made to First Baptist Church, Argos.
Thursday, January 28, 1999
Harold R. Utter
Harold "Hap" R. UTTER, 86, Mentone, died 5 a.m. today at Kosciusko
Community Hospital, Warsaw.
Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.
Friday, January 29, 1999
Harold R. Utter
April 5, 1912 - Jan. 28, 1999
Harold "Hap" R. UTTER. 86, Mentone, died at 5 a. m. Thursday at
Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.
Born in Akron to Harley R. and Gertrude JOHNSON UTTER, he married Mary A. LOWRY
on Aug. 14, 1937 in Kalamazoo, Mich. She died Dec. 7, 1998.
Mr. Utter owned and operated Utter's Service Station and a delivery route for 39
years in Mentone. He drove a Huckster and bread route during the depression. He
was a member of the Mentone United Methodist Church, the Mentone Fire
Department, Mentorie Chamber of Commerce, Mentone Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite
of Fort Wayne, Kosciusko County Shrine and former member of the Mentone Town
Board.
Survivors include one son, Tim and wife JoAnn UTTER, Mentone; one
daughter-in-law, Ann UTTER, Mentone; one brother, Wilbert and wife Lavera UTTER,
Athens; one sister, Josephine and husband Jay SANDERS, Rochester; six
grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, Terry L. UTTER, July 9, 1998, three
brothers, Dean [UTTER], George [UTTER] and Doty UTTER, and two infant sisters.
Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Mentone United Methodist Church, Mentone. Rev.
Jack THOMPSON and Rev. Will LAWSON Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Mentone
Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-7 p.m. Sunday at King Memorial Home, Mentone.
Memortals may be made to Mentone United Methodist Church or Mentone EMS.
Robert E. Foltz
Robert E. FOLTZ, 73, 1049 E. Fulton County Road 450 North, Rochester, died
at 5:30 a.m. today in his home.
Arrangements arepending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Norman E. Watson
Oct. 18, 1923 -Jan. 29, 1999
Norman E. "Norm" WATSON, 75, 1312 Park Road, Rochester, died at 5:40
a.m. today in Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Born in Shelby County to Arlie and Edna McNEELY WATSON, he married Geraldine
"Jerry" SMITH on Dec. 12, 1970 in Akron. She survives at home.
Mr. Watson retired as vice president of the Rochester Telephone Company in 1986
with 20 years of service. Previous to that he was employed by General Telephone
Company for 18 1/2 years. He was a World War II veteran and a member of American
Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Eagles and Elks Lodge, all of Rochester; past
commander of the North Manchester American Legion, past director of the Indiana
Wildlife Federation, Indiana Lakes Management Society, member and past president
of the Lake Manitou Association. He was a Purdue basketball fan.
Survivors include two sons, Steve and wife Becky WATSON, Warsaw, and Bruce and
wife Paula WATSON, Columbus, four grandchildren, Nicole [WATSON] and Curt
[WATSON], Warsaw, and Josie [WATSON] and Gabriel [WATSON], Columbus; one sister,
Wilma WILLIAMS, Shelbyville; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Kenneth [WATSON].
Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev.
Junior BOSE will offlciate. Burial will be in Rochester Cemetery. American
Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services. Friends may call 2-6
p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to services on Monday at the funeral home.
Saturday, January 30, 1999
Norman E. Watson
18, 1923 - Jan. 29, 1999
Services for Norman E. WATSON are 10 a.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral
Home, Rochester, with Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Burial and military
graveside services will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from
2-6 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to services on Monday at the funeral home. In
lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Fulton
County Unit.
Florence McMillen
Sept. 1, 1916 - Jan. 29,1999
Florence E. McMILLEN, 82, 3770 East 400 South, died at 9:15 a.m. Friday at her
rcsidence.
She was born in Peru to Cloyed E. & Lottie BRUCK GRUWELL. On Nov. 10, 1934
she married Gerald D. McMILLEN who died May 30, 1967. She later married Jack
BRUBAKER who died July 17, 1975. She was a homemaker and member of the Green Oak
Community Club.
Surviving are two sons, Gary L. [McMILLEN], Evart, Mich., and Bill D. [McMILLEN],
Rochester; eight grandchildren, Brad McMILLEN, San Diego, Mrs. Jason (Colleen)
WOOD, Indianapolis, Sheila McMILLEN, Rochester; Greg McMILLEN, Rochester; Mrs.
Joe (Jazanne) SCHEUNAMANN, Bozeman, Mont.; Cheryl McMiLLEN, Washington D.C.,
Mitchell McMILLEN, New Milford, Conn., and Jon McMILLEN, Cincinnati, Ohio; a
niece, Janet ROCK; six great-grandchildren, five step great-grandchildren; 11
step great-grandchildren and one sister, Mildred PFLUEGER, Phoenix, Ariz.
Preceding in death were one step granddaughter, one sister and three brothers.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home with the Rev.
Chris DODSON officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Friends may call from 3-6 p.m. Sunday and after noon Monday. Memorials may be
made to the Heart Fund.
Robert E. Foltz
Nov. 11, 1925 - Jan. 29,1999
Robert E. FOLTZ. 73, 1049 East 450 North, died at 5:30 a.m. Friday as his
residence.
He was born in Fort Wayne to Eugene and Susie Mae WOODCOX FOLTZ. On April 2,
1960 at Lake Bruce he married Wilma MOW, who survives. He served in the Army
during World War II and was a retired general laborer.
Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Carol GRIGSBY, Walcottville, one
stepdaughter, Mrs. Lyn (Carole) VEESER, Powers, Mich.: one stepson, Larry
BURNETT, Argos: two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, five step
grandchildren, Clayton L. BURNETT, Fort Wayne; Brian BURNETT, Fort Wayne;
Heather STUTZMAN, Rochester and Ryan [VEESER] and Christopher VEESER, Powers,
Mich, and seven step great- grandchildren.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home with the
Rev. Brian SEWELL offlciating. Burial will be In the Rochester Citizens
Cemetery. Friends may call after 12:30 p.m. Sunday.
Maurice Dunnuck
Maurice DUNNUCK, 92, formerly of Etna Green, died at 7:10 p.m. Friday at
Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake.
Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.
Robert O. Butt
Robert O. BUTT, 81, formerly of 629 East 13th St., died at 6:10 p.m. Friday
at ExtendaCare Nursing Home, Winamac.
Arrangements are pending at Foster and Good Funeral Home.
Monday, February 1, 1999
Mary Jane Van Duyne
April 18, 1911 - Jan. 31, 1999
Mary Jane VanDUYNE, 87, 4646 S. Wabash Road, hester, died 11:15 a.m. Sunday at
Life Care Center, Rochester.
Born in Rochester to Howard and Minnie ZIMMERMAN HOOD, she married Robert R.
VanDUYNE on June 19, 1948 in Rochester. He died July 11, 1991.
Mrs. Van Duyne was a retired school teacher and past Fulton County probation
officer. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, the Presbyteri-Anns,
Order of Eastern Star, Elks Lodge, all of Rochester, and a graduate of
Manchester College.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Martha Roynon, Chicago; one nephew, C.
Richard OREN, Rochester; one grand-niece, Elizabeth OREN, Greensburg.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Hannah OREN and Inez
HOOD.
Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester with
Rev. Robert CRYTZER officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Friends may call 4-6 p.m. Tuesday and from noon to the hour of services on
Wednesday at the funeral home. Merhorials may be made to Alzheimer's Foundation.
Robert O. Butt
Nov. 12, 1917 - Jan 29, 1999
Robert O. BUTT, 81, North Manchester, formerly of 629 E. 13th St., Rochester,
died 6:10 p.m. Friday at ExtendaCare Nursing Home, Winamac.
Born in Rochester to Ira E. and Coral FENIMORE BUTT, he married Valma L.
NEWCOMER on May 7, 1938 in Rochester. She died July 7, 1987.
Mr. Butt was a retired union carpenter of Carpenters and Jointers Union Local
413, South Bend. He was a member of Rochester First Christian Church and I.O.O.F.
Lodge 47, Rochester, where he was a member for over 50 years.
Survivors include one daughter, Linda and husband Lloyd WALTERS, Rochester; one
son, Richard and wife Patsy BUTT, Vivian, La.; seven grandchildren, Brenda
DOWNS, Rochester, Natalie NEGREROS, Akron, Perry WALTERS, Stroh, Becky HARNESS,
Keller, Texas; Elizabeth MABRY, Dallas, Texas, Cindy CHADWICK, Shreveport, La.,
David
BUTT, Vivian, La.: 15 great-grandchildren; one sister, Bernice JEFFERIES, Fort
Wayne; one brother, Orville BUTT, Salvisa, Ky.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Oren [BUTT] and Harold
BUTT.
Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeiral Home, Rochester
with Rev. Chris DODSON officiating. Burial will be in Rochester IOOF Cemetery.
Friends may call 4-8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to the hour of service on Tuesday at
the funeral home. The Rochester IOOF Lodge 47 will conduct a memorial service at
7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to First Christian
Church, Rochester.
Samuel W. Westerhouse
Samuel W. WESTERHOUSE, 86, Kokomo, formerly of Beaver Dam Lake and of South
Bend, died 6:55 p.m. Sunday at Columbia Gulf Coast Hospital, Fort Meyers, Fla.
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
William Goodman
William "Bill" GOODMAN, 77, formerly of 1622 Bessmore Park Road,
Rochester, died 12:46 p.m. Sunday at St. Mary's Medical Center, Hobart.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.
Guadalupe V. Arce
Dec-24,1922 - Jan.29,1999
Guadalupe V. PITA ARCE, 76, Plymouth, died 9:50 p.m. Friday at Memorial
Hospital, South Bend.
Born in Edinburg, Texas to Manuel Villegas and Elvira RODRIGUES, she married
Jose Lubin ARCE on Oct. 4, 1942 in Mission, Texas. He died Dec. 25, 1982.
Mrs . Arce retired as a sewer from Hart Schaffner & Marx, Rochester, in
1993. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Plymouth.
Survivors include two sons, Jose ARCE jr., Plymouth, Carlos and wife Monica ARCE,
Walkerton; six grandchildren; two sisters, Julia PENA, San Antonio, Texas, Sara
LOPEZ, Plymouth; two brothers, Roberto VILLEGAS, Detroit, Mich., Manuel
VILLEGAS, San Antonio, Texas;
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Plymouth with
Rev. Anthony GILLESPIE officiating. Burial will be in New Oak Hill Cemetery,
Plymouth. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. today at Van Gilder Funeral Home, 300
W. Madison St., Plymouth. The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at the
funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Michael's Mission 2000.
Maurice E. Dunnuck
July 22,1906 - Jan. 29,1999
Maurice E. DUNNUCK, 92, Etna Green, formerly of Mentone, died 7:10 p.m. Friday
at Grace Village Health Care. Winona Lake.
Born in Warsaw to Joseph E. and Alice E. WHEELER DUNNUCK, he married Cathern B.
BLUE on June 29, 1929 in Bourbon. She died June 2, 1993.
Mr. Dunnuck was a lifetime area resident and a farmer. He was a member of
Harrison Center Church. Etna Green.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Elaine FUGATE and husband R.J. HILL,
Mentone, two sons, Kenneth and wife June Eva DUNNUCK, Jackson, Mich., and Forst
and wife Louise DUNNUCK, Etna Green; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Marilyn DUNNUCK, one sister, Marie
COLEMAN and one brother, Donald DUNNUCK.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone with Rev. Larry
GOSS officiating. Burial will be in Harrison Center Cemetery, Etna Green.
Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made
to Gideons International of Harrison Center Church.
Tuesday, February 2, 1999
Ethel B. Jordan
Feb 3, 1915 - Jan. 30, 1999
Ethel B. JORDAN, 83, Hobart, formerly of Rochester, died Saturday.
Born in Hobart to Edward and Emma ROHWEDDER, she was a retired assembler for
Chamberlain Manufacturing, Akron.
Mrs. Jordan is survived by two sons, Robert and wife Bonnie JORDAN, Hobart,
Donald and wife Kay JORDAN, Olathe, Kansas; two grandchildren;
great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Services are at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Rees Funeral Home, 600 W. Old Ridge Road,
Hobart with Rev. Frederic LAMS officiating. Burial will be in Crown Hill
Cemetery. Friends may call 4-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be
made to Grace Lutheran Church.
William Goodman
Aug.27,1921 - Jan.31,1999
William "Bill" GOODMAN, 77, Hobart, formerly of 1622 Bessmore Park
Road, Rochester, died 12:46 p.m. Sunday at St. Mary's Medical Center, Hobart.
Born in Fulton County near Leiters Ford to Vernard and Ruby SALTE GOODMAN, he
married Betty J. SLONAKER on Feb. 27, 1943 in Leiters Ford. She died on July 6,
1992.
Mr. Goodman retired from Monarch Oil Company, Hobart, and was a member of United
Teamster Union Local 142. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church,
Rochester.
A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was awarded five Bronze Stars, Bronze
Service Arrowhead, Distinguished Unit Citation and a Purple Heart.
He was Fulton County Veterans Service Officer for three years and active in the
Veterans of Foreign Wars for 35 years. He was quartermaster and past commander
of Bushemi VFW Post 6921, Gary, VFW state commander, national safety chairman,
and first district commander, and district chairman of Voice of Democracy of
Indiana. He was a member of LeRoy Shelton American Legion Post 36, Fraternal
Order of Eagles 652, both of Rochester, and a life member of the Lake Station
VFW Post 9323. Gubernatorially appointed to the Board of Directors of Indiana
State Soldiers Home for the VFW, he was awarded the state's highest honor,
"Sons of Sagamore of the Wabash" for his VFW work.
Survivors include two daughters; Sandra and husband Robert HIGGIN, and Debra
GOODMAN. all of Hobart; three sons, William Dean and wife Catherine GOODMAN,
Hobart, Bruce and wife Dina GOODMAN, Indianapolis, and Joseph and wife Debbie
GOODMAN, Rochester; nine grandchildren, James and Diane GOODMAN, Oaklawn, Ill.,
Deanna GOODMAN, Robert HIGGINS Jr., Adam GOODMAN and Garrett GAULT all of
Hobart, Brian [GOODMAN], Ryan [GOODMAN] and Christopher GOODMAN, all of
Rochester, and Zachary GOODMAN, Indianapolis,, two sisters, Jeanne WATSON, and
Ruth and husband Harold SOUTH, both of Plymouth, two brothers, Robert and wife
Jean GOODMAN, Rochester, and Richard and wife Betty GOODMAN Fort Wayne.
He was preceded in death by his parents..
Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester with
Rev. C. David HOGSETT officiating. Burial will be in Rochester IOOF Cemetery
where graveside military services will be conducted by the VFW and the American
Legion. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. today and Wednesday at the funeral home where
the Indiana State VFW will conduct a memorial ser0ce at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Dorothy I. Hyndman
Dorothy Ircne HYNDMAN, 61, Culver. died 2:22 a.m. today at Woodlawn
Hospital. Rochester.
Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Kenneth Sweares
May 11, 1936 - Feb. 1, 1999
Kenneth M. SWEARES, 62, Peru, died Monday at his home.
He was barn in Wabash to Claude and Trella SHRIVER SWEARES.
Mr. Swtares served in the U.S. Army and was a past employee of Chrysler Corp.,
Kokomo. He was a member of Literary Aid.
Survivors include four daughters, Lucinda BRUNDAGE, Sheny SWEARES, both of Peru,
Lisa HUGHES, Burrows, and Brenda KLUDY, Hastings, Mich.: one son, Kenneth
SWEARES, Utah; 13 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter and one grandchild.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Mr. Sweares was cremated and
his ashes will be buried at Rochester I.O;O.F. Cemetery. Arrangements are being
handled by Flowers-Leecly Funeral Home, Peru.
Wednesday, February 3, 1999
Lillian D. Haupert
June 15, 1926 - Jan 30, 1999
Lillian Dawn HAUPERT, 72, Roann, died 9:15 a.m. Saturday at Wabash County
Hospital.
Born in Miami County to Claude Lyndel and Marie TRACY BURNS, she married Delbert
E. HAUPERT on Jan 16, 1946 in Miami County. He survives.
Mrs. Haupert worked at the G. C. Murphy store in North Manchester for 16 years
and on the family farm. She retired from Heckman Bindery, North Manchester in
1992 after 16 years. She was a member of the Laketon United Methodist Church,
United Methodist Women, and served as chairperson of the Pastor-parish and
trustee committees of the church. She was the Women's leader of the Wabash
County Farm Bureau from 1996 to 1998, secretary of the Pleasant Township Farm
Bureau, a member of the Laketon Pleasant Township Association, past zone
chairperson of the Laketon Lions Club, and past secretary of the Indiana Corn
Huskers Association. She was a 1944 graduate of Gilead High School.
Survivors include four daughters, Janet and husband Jay CLEVENGER, Roann, Diane
and husband Alan BINKERD, North Manchester, Kathy Sue KLINE, Warsaw, and Shirley
and husband Thomas SMITH, New Carlisle; a sister, Marjorie and husband Robert
IHNEN, North Manchester; a brother, Dean and wife Christine BURNS, Macy; eight
grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; one great-grandson; five
step-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Max Edward HAUPERT.
Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, 207 W. Main
St., North Manchester with Rev. Randall WEBB officiating. Burial will be in
Roann Community Cemetery. Friends called from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral
home. Memorial contributions may be made to Laketon United Methodist Church or
Laketon Lions Club.
Omer L. King
April 24, 1901 - Jan 29, 1999
Omer Lucius KING, 97, Meadow Vista, Calif., formerly of Rochester, died Friday
at The Guardian Nursing Home, Auburn, Calif.
Born to Josiah Ross and Carrie Alberta HENDERSON KING, he married Della SILVA.
She died Jan 1, 1979.
Mr. King graduated from Rochester High School in 1919 and moved to Tracy,
Calif., where he worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad. He later worked as a
clerk at Navy Air Station, Alameda, Calif., working his way to being the first
Chief Clerk in the Disbursing office. Over the next 24 years he held several
positions serving longest as Civilian Employment Superintendent. He was also a
"Plank Owner" at NAS Alameda.
King was raised to Master Mason in June 1923 at Mt. Oso Masons Lodge 460, Tracy,
Calif., and later was affiliated with Eureka Lodge 16, Auburn, Calif., where he
was tresurer from 1968-84. He was presiding officer of three York Rite bodies of
the Masonic Lodge in Auburn, where he received his 75-year pin last July. He was
a member of the Ben Ali Shrine Temple, Sacramento, Calif., and was active in Boy
Scouts.
Survivors include two sons, Omer [KING], Jr., Reno, Nev., and John [KING],
Portland, Ore.; two granddaughters and four great-grandchildren.
Masonic services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Chapel of Hills Mortuary,
Auburn, Calif. Friends may call from noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday at the mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Northern California Shriner's
Hospitals for Children, 2425 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, Calif. 95817.
Dorothy I. Hyndman
Nov 29, 1937 - Feb 2, 1999
Dorothy Irene HYNDMAN, 61, Culver, died 2:20 a.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital,
Rochester.
Born in Walkerton to Harold and Irene DRIEBELBIS BELL, she married Neil Ray
HYNDMAN on May 20, 1956 in Tyner. He died Feb 13, 1995.
Mrs. Hyndman retired from Hooks Pharmacy, Culver, after 20 years. She attended
numerous meetings near Argos.
Survivors include two daughters, Neala HECKATHORN and Lisa KEMPLE, both of
Culver, one son, Jeff and wife Pam HYNDMAN, Culver; 10 grandchildren; one
great-grandson; her mother, Walterton; two sisters, Jean MAGNUSON, Etna Green,
and Theda and husband Fred CASTEEL, Walkerton; four brothers, Alan and wife Jane
BELL, Harold Jr. and wife Sandy BELL, Michael and wife Kelly BELL, and Kent and
wife Katrina BELL, all of Walkerton; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father and a brother, Lee BELL.
Services are at 2 p.m. Thursday at Grossman Funeral Home, Arogs with Rev. Rod
RUBERG officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Friends may
call from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to services on Thursday.
Thursday, February 4, 1999
Samuel W. Westerhouse
June 30, 1912 - Jan 31, 1999
Samuel W. WESTERHOUSE, 86, Kokomo, formerly of Beaver Dam Lake near Akron, died
at 6:55 p.m. Sunday at Columbia Gulf Coast Hospital, Fort Meyers, Fla.
Born in Reynolds to George and Ella FOREMAN WESTERHOUSE, he married Mary L.
POWELL on Dec 24, 1935 in Wolcott. She survives in Kokomo.
Mr. Westerhouse owned and operated Nu Way Feed & Seed, South Bend, and was a
member of Beaver Dam United Methodist Church and the Tourist Club, Edinburg,
Texas.
Survivors include one daughter, Carol STECHEON, Woodbury, Minn; two sons, Wayne
and wife Emily WESTERHOUSE and Paul WESTERHOUSE, all of Kokomo; 15
grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; three sisters.
He was preceded in death by two brothers.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Beaver Dam United Methodist Church. Rev. L.
Robert NELSON and Rev. Robert JARBOE will officiate. Graveside services will be
at 12:15 p.m. Saturday at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola. Friends may
call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Friday, February 5, 1999
Lola G. Parker
Dec 8, 1905 - Feb 4, 1999
Lola G. PARKER, 93, Mentone, died at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at her home.
Born in Franklin Township, Kosciusko County, to Owen F. and Mariah L. CREAKBAUM
MILLER, she married Walter OVERHOLT in February 1928. He died in 1972. She
married George PARKER in 1963. He died in November 1985.
Mrs. Parker was a homemaker and did housework for other people. She was a member
of Burket United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Violet OVERHOLT and Wilma and husband Robert
NORRIS, all of Mentone; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four
step-grandchildren; 15 step-great-grandchildren; 33
step-great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Everett and wife Lois MILLER,
Plymouth.
She was preceded in death by nine brothers and three sisters.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Burket United Methodist Church. Rev. Mark
INGLE and Rev. Don POYSER will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery,
Warsaw. Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at King Memorial Home, Mentone.
Elizabeth A. Downham
Nov 17, 1914 - Feb 4, 1999
Elizabeth Ann PETER DOWNHAM, 84, Logansport, formerly of Lake Bruce, died at
10:45 p.m. Thursday at Miller's Merry Manor, Logansport.
Born in Deer Creek Township, Cass County, to Orton R. and Nora Blanch FOUTS
PETER, she married John T. DOWNHAM on April 21, 1935 in Deer Creek. He died Feb
8, 1996.
Mrs. Downham was a homemaker and a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Logansport.
She was a 4-H leader, a church worker and a Rebekah Lodge member.
Survivors include four daughters, Patricia Ann and husband Richard SMITH and
Jane Ellen and husband Gary PENN, all of Camden, Carolyn "Sue" SHRIVER
and Lois "Irene" GIBBS, both of Logansport; one son, David Ray and
wife Dawn DOWNHAM, Logansport; 10 grandchildren, Thomas [SMITH] and James SMITH,
Deer Creek, Robert SMITH, Rural Deer Creek, Mary Beth MILLER, Walton, Daniel
SHRIVER, Kokomo, Roselea GONZALEZ, Indianapolis, Elizabeth Jane GIBBS, Maryland,
Cassandra STURGEON, Melissa DOWNHAM and David Glen DOWNHAM, all of Logansport;
seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one infant daughter and one sister, Rebecca Peter
TRENT.
Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church, Logansport. Rev. Tom
McSHANNOCH and Rev. Sandy HUTCHENS will officiate. Burial will be in Rock Creek
Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum
Funeral Home, Logansport, and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church and/or Center United Methodist
Church, Logansport.
Richard Miller
June 16, 1962 - Feb 4, 1999
Richard MILLER, 36, 1430 Monroe St., Rochester, died at 4:35 p.m. Thursday at
Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.
He was born in Hicksville, Ohio to Shelby and Frances MILLER KINCAID. They
survive in Rochester.
Mr. Miller worked at Biomet Corp., Warsaw and Macrotek, Claypool.
Survivors include three sons, Jason [MILLER] and Matthew MILLER, Tippecanoe, and
Austin MILLER, Bourbon; one sister, Tammy FOX, Rochester; three brothers,
Kenneth and wife Dawn KINCAID, Tampa, Fla., Marc KINCAID, Rochester, Brian
BEATTY, Middlesboro, Ky.; numerous cousins, aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Richard and Gayle ELLER.
Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home,Rochester. Rev. Dan
MUNDT will officiate. Burial will be in Rochester Citizens Cemetery. Friends may
call from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the
American Cancer Society.
Saturday, February 6, 1999
Delta Whetstone
Delta WHETSTONE, 88, Warsaw, died Friday at her home.
Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.
M. Catherine Lewis
M. Catherine LEWIS, 81, 1737 East 700 North, near Tiosa, died at 6:48 p.m.
Friday at her residence.
Arrangements are pending at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester.
Monday, February 8, 1999
Delta G. Whetstone
Sept 24, 1910 - Feb 5, 1999
Delta G. WHETSTONE, 88, Warsaw, died Friday at her home.
Born in Mentone to Clyde and Alice EMMONS BRUGH, she married Philip WHETSTONE.
He preceded in death.
Mrs. Whetstone owned and operated Palestine Slaughter House. She was a member of
Otterbein United Methodist Church, Atwood.
Survivors include one daughter Donna Jean and husband Aldon SCOTT, Warsaw; two
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Clarabell
BURTON, Pierceton.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two infant daughters, Dorothy
[WHETSTONE] and Evelyn [WHETSTONE]
Graveside services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Palestine Cemetery. Rev. Michael MALONE
will officiate. Friends may call from noon-1:45 p.m. at King Memorial Home,
Mentone. Memorials may be made to Otterbein United Methodist Church.
M. Catherine Lewis
Feb 25, 1917 - Feb 5, 1999
M. Catherine LEWIS, 81, 1737 East 700 North, near Tiosa, died at 6:48 p.m.
Friday at her home.
Born north of Richland Center to Henry and Edna MECHLING OSBORN, she married
Robert E. LEWIS on Feb 23, 1936. He died July 18, 1983.
Mrs. Lewis and her late husband operated a maple syrup farm near Tiosa for over
40 years. She was a member of Tiosa Brethren Church where she served as a
deaconess and Sunday school teacher for many years. She was a member of the
former What Not Home Economics Club.
Survivors include two sons, James R. and wife Jean LEWIS and William W. and wife
Joyce LEWIS, all of Rochester; three grandsons, Bryan W. [LEWIS], Chas. S.
[LEWIS] and Ty J. LEWIS, all of Rochester; one granddaughter, Tera C. LEWIS,
Indianapolis; three great-grandsons, Greg [LEWIS], Ryley [LEWIS] and Tyce LEWIS;
two great-granddaughters, Brieanne [LEWIS] and Madalyn LEWIS.
She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant brother, two grandsons and
one great-grandson.
Services are 3 p.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev.
Amos COMBS will officiate. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Friends may call 4-8 p.m. today and 1 p.m. to the hour of services Tuesday at
the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Tiosa Brethren Church or Alzheimer's
Association.
Tuesday, February 9, 1999
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Wednesday, February 10, 1999
Howard S. Koons
Jan 4, 1920 - Feb 10, 1999
Howard S. KOONS, 79, Logansport, died 12:35 a.m. Wednesday at Chase Center,
Logansport.
Born in Cass County to Arthur and Ivie MOHLER KOONS, he married Dorothy WILSON
YOUNKIN on Sept 3, 1976 in Logansport. She survives.
Mr. Koons was a retired metal plater for Midwest Plating Co and a member of the
Logansport Moose Lodge.
Survivors include three daughters, Jane Ann KOBEL, Sunland, Calif., Teresa RUHE,
Cincinnati, Ohio, and Barbara MURRAY, Logansport; one brother, Carl KOONS,
Rochester; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; several nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.
Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kroeger Funeral Home, Logansport, with Rev. Art
MALONEY officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Logansport. Friends
may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Thursday, February 11, 1999
Virgil Roberts
Oct 31, 1938 - Feb 10, 1999
Virgil ROBERTS, 60, Tippecanoe, died 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at his home.
Born in Jackson, Ky. to A. J. and Cora MULLINS ROBERTS, he married Bonnie
RICHARDS on Aug 28, 1985 in Rochester. She survives.
Mr. Roberts lived in Tippecanoe for 14 years, having moved from Argos. He was a
retired maintenance United Technologies maintenance worker.
Survivors include three sons, Stanley [ROBERTS] and Randy ROBERTS and Michael
and wife Charlene ROBERTS, all of Nappanee; one stepson, David and wife Nikki
SMITH, Mishawaka; two grandchildren, Kevin [ROBERTS] and Ashley ROBERTS; one
step-granddaughter, Alexandria TYLER; one sister, Virgie MARSHALL, Clayhole,
Ky.; two brothers, Tom ROBERTS, DeWitt, Ill. and Ballard ROBERTS, North Judson.
He was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters.
Services are at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Palmer Funeral Home, 314 S. Michigan St.,
Lakeville. Graveside services and burial will be in Fair Cemetery, North
Liberty. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials
may be made to Hospice of St. Joseph/Marshall County, 111 Sunnybrook Court,
South Bend, Ind. 46637 or the American Cancer Society, 404 Columbia, South Bend,
Ind 46601.
Lois S. Humphrey
Oct 8, 1927 - Feb 10, 1999
Lois SAMPSON HUMPHREY, 71, Florissant, Mo., died 1:15 a.m. Wednesday at St.
Joseph's Hospital, St. Charles, Mo.
Born in Wabash to Willard Brooks and Mazie Ann HUDDLESTON SAMPSON, she married
Eugene Channing HUMPHREY. He survives.
Mrs. Humphrey graduated from St. Louis Community College with academic honors in
advertising design and commercial art.
Survivors include two daughters, Beth Ann [HUMPHREY] and Mary Sue HUMPHREY, both
of Kansas City, Kan.; one son, David Channing HUMPHREY, Murietta, Calif.; five
grandchildren; two sisters, Phyllis SAMPSON VROOMAN, Fort Myers, Fla. and
Shirley SAMPSON KULDAU, Sun City Center, Fla.; one brother James Willard
SAMPSON, Indianapolis.
Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Wabash Friends Church with Rev. David PHILLIPS
officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call from
2-6 p.m. Saturday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Main Street Chapel, Wabash. Memorials
may be made to American Cancer Society or Wabash Friends Church.
Friday, February 12, 1999
James S. Roe Sr.
Nov 13, 1946 - Feb 11, 1999
James Stephen ROE Sr., 52, 3152 Old U.S. 31 North, died 11:25 p.m. Thursday at
his home.
Born in Rochester to Rolland ROE and Donnabelle HARVEY ROE ROGERS, he lived his
entire life in the Rochester community.
Mr. Roe was station manager for Lowe Oil Company, Rochester. He attended Church
of Jesus Christ, Argos. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was a member of LeRoy
Shelton American Legion Post 36, Rochester.
Survivors include two daughters, Dinalee HOWARD, Plymouth, and Jamie MILLER,
Rochester; one son, James S. Jr. and wife Tami ROE, Argos; five grandchildren,
Nicholas [ROE], Chelsea [ROE], Corey [ROE], Tyler [ROE] and Tristan [ROE]; his
mother, Donnabelle ROGERS, Rochester; one sister, Sharon and husband Daniel
RHOADS, Canton, Ohio; three brothers, Dick and wife Janice ROE, Delphi, Gary and
wife Anna ROE, Rochester, and Kenneth and wife Judy ROE, Macy.
He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Timothy ROE in 1970.
Services are at 2 p.m. Sunday at Church of Jesus Christ, Argos, with Rev. Lloyd
HOWARD officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may
call from 2-6 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, or one
hour prior to services on Sunday at the church.
Dale W. Clark
Jan 24, 1936 - Feb 11, 1999
Dale Walker CLARK, 63, Culver, died 3:25 a.m. at Miller's Merry Manor, Culver.
Born to George Walker and Evelyn PAULEY CLARK, he married Doris M. ENGEL on Feb
7, 1965 in Culver. She survives.
Mr. Clark was owner and operator of Millikan Sport Shop, Highland. He attended
Delong Gospel Lighthouse Church.
Survivors include one son, Brian Walker and wife Veronica CLARK, Griffith; one
daughter, Christy and husband Tim GRAY, Michigan City; two granddaughters, Emily
GRAY, Michigan City, and Ailey CLARK, Griffith; two brothers, Kenneth CLARK,
Hammond, and Terry CLARK, South Bend; two sisters, Georgia KISOPOLIS, southern
Indiana, and Judy CLARK, Valparaiso.
Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver, with Rev. Floyd G.
ALLEN officiating. Burial will be in Culver Masonic Cemetery. Friends may call
from 2-8 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. to time of service on Sunday at the
funeral home.
James "Glen" Love
March 20, 1932 - Feb 10, 1999
James "Glen" LOVE, Denver, died 6:47 p.m. Wednesday at Dukes Memorial
Hospital, Peru.
Born in Smithville, Tenn. to William J. and Martha PACK LOVE, he married Martha
C. WEIDEMAN on Oct 15, 1955 in Peru. She survives.
Mr. Love was a 1951 graduate of Chili High School. He served in the U.S. Army
during the Korean War. He was a member of Gilead Masonic Lodge and Ruth Chapter
of Eastern Star, Peru.
Survivors include on daughter, Patricia Darlene and husband Kim CRIPPEN, Denver;
one son, Troy and wife Stacie LOVE, Logansport; three grandchildren, April
GOSNELL, Christena and Jennings CRIPPEN; one brother, William "Landon"
LOVE, Mexico; five sisters, Violet MOSELEY, Peru, Evelyn HOSTETLER and Edna
LINN, both of Mexico, Ruth CONNER, Marke, and Geraldine BROWER, Macy.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru, with Rev.
Richard FOX officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Friends
may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. A Masonic service will be
conducted at 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made through
the funeral home to the American Heart Association and/or Paw Paw United
Methodist Church.
Saturday, February 13, 1999
Russell J. Glaser
Russell J. GLASER, 1201 Main St., Rochester, died Friday.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Monday, February 15, 1999
Russell J. Glaser
Feb 27, 1922 - Feb 12, 1999
Russell J. GLASER, 76, 1201 Main St., Rochester, formerly of South Bend and Fort
Wayne, died 6:45 p.m. Friday at his home.
Born in South Bend to George and Ida KURZHAL GLASER, he married Betty REED on
Sept 28, 1946 in South Bend. She died June 7, 1997.
Mr. Glaser was a retired steamfitter with International Harvester and Studebaker
Corp. He attended Akron Church of God and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War
II.
Survivors include two daughters, Sondra DeJARNETT Fort Wayne, and Ida GLASER,
Indianapolis; one son, Russell G. GLASER, Albion; five grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; one sister, Leona BURKE, Belvidere, Ill.; close friend,
Betty MAHONEY, Rochester.
He was preceded in death by one grandson and one stepsister, Lucille KISH, South
Bend
Services are at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Akron Church of God with Rev. Terry McGARRITY
officiating. Rochester's American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts will
conduct graveside services at Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from
3-7 p.m. today at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, and from noon until
services at the church on Tuesday. Memorials may be made to Hope Hospice.
Betty B. Tombaugh
Feb 15, 1918 - Feb 12, 1999
Betty B. TOMBAUGH, 80, Warsaw, formerly of Beaver Dam Lake, Claypool, died 6:50
p.m. Friday at Miller's Merry Manor, Warsaw.
Born in Akron to Roy and Loa HALDEMAN MORRIS, she married Robert L. TOMBAUGH on
Aug 5, 1943 in Indianapolis. He died July 19, 1992.
Mrs. Tombaugh was a teller at Akron Exchange Bank.
Survivors include two nieces, Melissa ALEXANDER, Silver Lake, and Jenny GAST,
Akron; two nephews, Mark GAST, Claypool, and Matt GAST, Rochester; two
brothers-in-law, Wayne TOMBAUGH, Mentone, and Albert JENNENS, Rochester.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Suzanne GAST and Kathleen JENNENS, one
brother, Jack MORRIS, and one niece, Becky HILL.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. L.
Robert NELSON officiating. Burial will be in Akron Cemetery. Friends may call
6-8 p.m. today at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Memorials may be made to
American Cancer Society or Hospice of Kosciusko County.
Mary K. Harper
Oct 25, 1925 - Feb 13, 1999
Mary K. HARPER, 73, Kewanna, died 12:22 p.m. Saturday at her home.
Born to Charles and Harriet May GRAVES CORSAUT in Kewanna, she married Elmer R.
HARPER on Nov 6, 1945 in South Bend. He died Sept 23, 1986.
Mrs. Harper was a homemaker and a 1938 graduate of Kewanna High School. She
attended the First Baptist Church of Kewanna for 60 years. She was a member of
the Kewanna Town Council for nine years.
Survivors include one daughter, Vicki HINES, Kewanna; three sons, Richard
HARPER, Cohasset, Minn., Charles HARPER, Boca Raton, Fla., and John HARPER,
Monon; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two daughters, Linda HARPER and Judy St. CLAIR,
three brothers and two sisters.
Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home Kewanna Chapel
with Rev. Doug BLANC officiating. Burial will be in Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery,
Kewanna. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to the time of services
on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Jane R. Wells
Oct 21, 1924 - Feb 12, 1999
Jane ROWE WELLS, 74, Syracuse, died 11:48 p.m. Friday at Kosciusko Community
Hospital, Warsaw.
Born in Akron to Ralph D. and Catherine PERSONETTE ROWE, she married Charles
WELLS Jr. He died in 1984.
Mrs. Wells was a homemaker and an area resident since 1985. She was a volunteer
at Goshen General Hospital and an avid golfer.
Survivors include three sons, Richard Montraville WELLS and Charles Rowe WELLS,
both of Denver, colo., and Andrew George WELLS, Hood River, Ore.; two sisters,
Nancy DENTON, San Bernardino, Calif., and Charlotte JOHNSON, Elmhurst, Ill.
Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Eastlund Funeral Homes Harris Chapel with Rev.
Dan HEINCKER officiating. Cremation will take place following the service.
Friends may call 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
John R. Thompson
John Richard THOMPSON, 77, Plymouth, died 4:55 a.m. today at St. Joseph
Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.
Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Herman G. DeTurk
Nov 20, 1922 - Feb 14, 1999
Herman Glenn DeTURK, 76, Akron, died 8:20 p.m. Sunday at Life Care Center,
Rochester.
Born in Fort Wayne to Walter M. and Terzah ALHOUSE DeTURK, he lived in Fulton
County area since 1940.
Mr. DeTurk was a punch press operator for 22 years at Safeway Steel Corp.,
Rochester, until he retired in 1988. He was a member of Lake Manitou Moose Lodge
1107 and North American Hunting Club. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Survivors include two daughters, Connie and husband Randy MILLER, Claypool, and
Darlene DeTURK, Alabama; one son, Byron David DeTURK, Tampa, Fla; 12
grandchildren; one sister, Hazel REED, Wabash; five brothers, Clarence and wife
Bernice DeTURK, Mission, Texas, Richard "Dick" and wife Rosie DeTURK,
North Manchester; Guy and wife Martha DeTURK, Rochester, Ralph and wife Marjorie
"Jean" DeTURK, Wabash, and Lewis and wife Lilly DeTURK, Peru; several
nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron.
Burial will be in Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.ml Tuesday and one
hour prior to services on Wednesday. Memorials may be made to American Heart
Association and/or Leukemia Foundation.
Tuesday, February 16, 1999
Clarence Bretzinger Jr.
Nov 3, 1952 - Feb 12, 1999
Clarence BRETZINGER Jr., 46, LaPorte, died 12:01 a.m. Friday at LaPorte
Hospital.
Born in Rensselaer to Clarence and Annabelle DOWNS BRETZINGER Sr., he married
Lori CADY on May 8, 1982 in LaPorte. She survives
Mr. Bretzinger worked as a desk clerk at LaPorte Family YMCA. He was a member of
Countryside Christian Church and participated in Tuesday Night Bible Study.
Survivors include two daughters, Jill Ann [BRETZINGER] and Melanie Rose [BRETZINGER],
both at home; his father and step-mother, Beulah [BRETZINGER], Rensselaer; three
brothers, James [BRETZINGER] and Jerry [BRETZINGER], both of Rochester, and
Richard [BRETZINGER], Remington.
He was preceded in death by his mother in 1979.
A memorial service will be 7 p.m. Friday at Countryside Christian Church with
Rev. Rick CASS officiating. Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Memorial Gardens,
Rensselaer. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to The Clarence
Bretzinger Memorial Fund in care of Cutler Funeral Home.
Arrangements are being handled by Cutler Funeral Home, LaPorte.
John Thompson
Feb 18, 1921 - Feb 15, 1999
John "Richard" THOMPSON, 77, Plymouth, died 4:15 a.m. Monday at St.
Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.
Born in Des Moines, Iowa to John "Stephen" and Edith ROSS THOMPSON, he
married Mary Ruth HARTMAN on June 12, 1955 in Argos. She survives.
Mr. Thompson was a dry cleaner having worked at Culver Military Academy Dry
Cleaning Shop, Culver, and operated the family farm in Marshall County. He was a
member of First Baptist Church, Argos.
Survivors include one daughter, Susan and husband David STAYTON, Argos; one
granddaughter, Danielle STAYTON, Argos; one grandson, David STAYTON, Argos.
He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant daughter, Becky Ruth
THOMPSON in 1970.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Rev. Robert
SIEGRIST officiating. Burial is in Argos Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Friends
may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday or 9 a.m. through the hour of services on
Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist
Church, Argos.
Wednesday, February 17, 1999
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Thursday, February 18, 1999
Iola E. Smiley
Iola E. SMILEY, 89, formerly of Argos, died at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Lake
Wales Medical Center, Lake Wales, Fla.
Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Friday, February 19, 1999
Iola E. Stahl Smiley
Feb 23, 1909 - Feb 17, 1999
Mrs. Iola E. [DAVIS] STAHL SMILEY, 89, Lot 83 Whiddens Mobile Home Park,
Frostproof, Fla., formerly of Argos, died at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Lake Wales,
Fla.
She was born to Isaac and Augusta DAVIS on Feb 23, 1909, in Dubois, Pa. She
first married Harry STAHL, who preceded in death. She then married Hugh M.
SMILEY on Dec 27, 1959 in Valparaiso. He died Sept 30, 1995.
She moved to Frostproof 25 years ago from Argos. She was a homemaker and
attended Argos United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a son, Earl STAHL, with wife Alice, Calumet City, Ill; eight
grandchildren, one of which is Allen STAHL, with wife Kathleen, Evergreen Park,
Ill; three step-daughters, Pauline D. SMILEY and Nancy J. KOELLER, with husband
Oscar, of Brookeville, Ohio, and Cheryl BROOKS, with husband Jerry, Salem, Wisc;
two stepsons, Hugh M. SMILEY Jr., with wife Debbie, and Tommy SMILEY, of Lady
Lake, Fla; two sisters, Minnie KETE, Chicago, and Linda PAWN, New Jersey; one
brother Herbert DAVIS, Lansing, Ill. She was preceded by two daughters, Betty
STAHL and Virginia McARTHUR and two sons Warren [STAHL] and Harry STAHL.
Services are 10:30 ;a.m. Saturday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. Visitation is
one hour prior to the funeral service. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery,
Argos.
Joann Stallcup-Kingery
June 4, 1942 - Feb 13, 1999
Joann STALLCUP-KINGERY, 56, Las Vegas, died Feb 13 at Shadow Mountain, Nev.
She moved to Las Vegas from Indiana in 1972. She was born in Fulton and
graduated from Fulton High School. She had lived in Rochester. She was a
wardrobe attendant at MGM.
Survivors include her mother, Lena KINGERY; a daughter, Ronda FAIRCHILD; three
brothers, John [STALLCUP], Bill [STALLCUP] and Phillip [STALLCUP]; two sisters,
Dolly [STALLCUP] and Dorothy [STALLCUP] and three grandchildren.
Memorial services were today at Desert Memorial Chapel in Las Vegas.
Vivvian H. Otto
Vivvian H. OTTO, 73, 2951 Parkland Drive, Orlando, Fla., land formerly of
Fulton County, died at 8:55 a.m. Friday at her home. Arrangements are pending at
Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton.
Saturday, February 20, 1999
Versia Lee Iserman
May dp, 1933 - Feb 18, 1999
Versia Lee ISERMAN, 65, of 505 1/2 Humboldt St., Watertown, Wisc., died Thursday
at her home.
Born in Tompkinsville, Ky., lto Elmer and Clonia SPEARS CAPPS, she had been
employed at Brandt's, Roger's TV and Appliance and was a seamstress for Fischers
Department Store, all in Watertown.
She was an avid bowler and gardener. She was a member of VFW Auxiliary No. 7852
in Watertown.
Survivors include her mother, Clonia CAPPS, Greencastle; Three daughtters, Debra
KELMAN and husband Jerry and Susan KLEBA, of Watertown, and Vicki BRUCE, with
husband Tom, of Rochester; three sons, Brian ISERMAN and wife Sharie, Watertown,
Terry ISERMAN and wife Michelle, Freeport, Ill., and Randy VOORHEES with wife
Cheryl, Evansville; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; six sisters,
Ersie "Jane" LIGHTING and husband Estel, Veedersburg, Martha DAVIS,
Sherman, Miss; Judy BEAMAN, Anna BERRY, Vennie "Fanny" Rea DAWSON and
Ruth Ann WILLIAMS, all of Greencastle; and six brothers, Elvin CAPPS, John
CAPPS, Gilbert "Dale" CAPPS, Robert CAPPS, Edward CAPPS and Raymond
CAPPS, all of Greencastle.
She was preceded in death by her father and one brother, Junior Ray CAPPS.
Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Hafemeister Funeral Home, 611 E. Main St.,
Watertown. Rev. Gail BRODERSEN-HEINS, Immanuel Lutheran Church, will officiate.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today and Sunday until time of service at the funeral
home. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Watertown.
Vivvian H. Otto
June 6, 1925 - Feb 19, 1999
Vivvian H. OTTO, 73, 2951 Parkland Drive, Orlando, Fla., formerly of Fulton
County, died at 8:55 a.m. Friday at her home.
Born to Merrit and Katy SMALL GAULT in Midland County, Mich., she lived in
Florida since Nov, 1998. She had also lived in LaGrange, Cicero and the
Fletcher's Lake area in Indiana, and in Illinois, Nebrasks, Missouri and
Michigan.
She was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
Survivors include three sons, Larry and wife Sandra OTTO, Omaha, Neb; Jack and
wife Margaret OTTO, Orlando, Fla; Lenn Kevin and wife Judy OTTO, Collegedale,
Tenn; six grandchildren, Marcella and husband Randy HANSON, Aitkin, Minn; Doreen
and husband Steven PESTER, Montrose, Colo; Andria and husband Bobby CHEEVER,
Apopka, Fla; Janelle and husband John WEEDEN, Orlando, Fla; Rachel OTTO and
Jonathan OTTO, Collegedale, Tenn; four great-grandchildren, Calvin JAMES,
Aitkin, Minn; Jessica CHEEVER, Apopka, Fla; Kara WEEDEN and Jay WEEDEN, Orlando,
Fla; two brothers, Elium and wife Donna GAULT, Hazelet, N.J.; Earl and wife Ruth
GAULT, Deedsville; three sisters, Essie SIDERS, Kewanna; Donna and husband Paul
REFFETT, LaGrange; and Nellie and husband Bob McGREW, Fulton.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Anna CHAMP and Bessie E. KIRK, and by
four brothers, two infants, Lloyd [GAULT] and George GAULT.
Graveside services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Fletchers Lake Cemetery. Rev. Bela
KOBOR will officiate. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Monday at Zimmerman Family
Funeral Home, Fulton. Memorials should be made to the American Cancer Society.
Monday, February 22, 1999
Rev. Clifton J. Wilkins
Jan 25, 1944 - Feb 20, 1999
Rev. Clifton John WILKINS, 55, 1794 Bachelor Lane, Rochester, died 8:25 a.m.
Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Born in Scranton, Pa. to Rev. Clifton E. and Rev. Johanna KRONBERG WILKINS, he
married Linda D. HILLARD on July 17, 1965 in Milesburg, Pa. She survives.
Rev. Wilkins was pastor of the Assembly of God Church, Rochester from 1982 to
1995. He came to this area from Crestview, Pa. He was a member of Faith Outreach
Center, Rochester. He graduated from Central Bible College, Springfield, Mo. in
1973, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam conflict.
Survivors include two daughters, Patricia J. WILKINS and Christina L. GRAHAM,
both of Rochester; one son, Clifton John WILKINS, Jr., Nyona Lake; six
grandchildren; two sisters, Bonnie J. and husband Gordon GOOD, Rochester, and
Sandra M. and husband Kenneth ARMENTROUT, The Colony, Texas; one brother, Rev.
Michael N. and wife Karen WILKINS, Rochester; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester
with Rev. Daniel MUNDT officiating. Burial will be in Citizens Cemetery,
Rochester. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to the hour of
services on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Faith
Outreach Center, Rochester.
Tuesday, February 23, 1999
Henrietta L. Carpenter
Henrietta L. CARPENTER, 83, formerly of Mexico, died 7:40 p.m. Monday at
Miller's Merry Manor, Peru.
Arrangement s are pending at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.
Joseph G. Wahlig
Joseph G. WAHLIG, 89, formerly of Athens, died 8 p.m. Monday at Lutheran
Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Wednesday, February 24, 1999
Joseph G. Wahlig
Nov 9, 1909 - Feb 22, 1999
Former Athens resident Joseph G. WAHLIG, 89, died 8 p.m. Monday at Lutheran
Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne.
Born in Miami County to Charles and Ruth FLENNER WAHLIG, he married Ruth Louise
CLEMANS on Dec 4, k1937 in Fulton County.
Mr. Wahlig was a farmer and a member of the Gilead United Methodist Church.
Survivors include one son, Larry and wife Donna WAHLIG, Fort Wayne; two
daughters, Andrea and husband David DAY, and Audrey and husband Jerry BUEHAN,
all of Fort Wayne; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one brother,
Robert and wife Cleo WAHLIG, Angola.
He was preceded in death by one son, Lowell WAHLIG, one sister, Ersie WAHLIG,
and one brother, Francis WAHLIG.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron with Rev. George
HAPNER officiating. Burial will be in Athens Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8
p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Jessie J. Crabill
April 4, 1934 - Feb 17, 1999
Jessie Jean CRABILL, 64, Akron, formerly of Wellman, died Wednesday in Lakeland
Regional Medical Center, Lakeland, Fla.
Born in Cincinnati, Iowa to Ray Roy and Bessie Leota VanBLARICOME MILFORD, she
married Ermal "Bud" CRABILL on Dec 17, 1988 in Rochester. He survives.
Mrs. Crabill graduated from Lavonia High School and lived in the Centerville,
Wellman and Kalona, Iowa areas before moving to Indiana in 1980.
Henrietta L. Carpenter
Jan 28, 1915 - Feb 22, 1999
Former Mexico resident Henrietta Lee CARPENTER, 84, died 7:40 p.m. Monday at
Miller's Merry Manor, Peru.
Born in Mexico to Charles L. and Ruth E. MARTIN McGUIRE, she married Fred
Clifton CARPENTER on July 6, 1933 in Peru. He preceded in death.
Mrs. Carpenter was a clerk at Montgomery Ward and Senger Dry Goods Store, Peru.
She was a member of Mexico Baptist Church, Peru Women of the Moose Auxiliary,
Loomers Club, Peru, Amaranth Court 4, Logansport, and a 50-year member of Macy
Chapter 124 Order of Eastern Star.
Survivors include one daughter Marcia Jean and husband Robert APPLETON, Peru;
one son Fred L. and wife Zell CARPENTER, Peru; seven grandchildren, Diana HARMON
and Stephanie SMITH, both of Peru, Robert L. APPLETON, Greentown, Becky LATTA,
Decatur, Peter CARPENTER, Orange Park, Fla, Stacy RINGEISEN, Amboy, and Fred
CARPENTER, Kokomo; eight grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; two sisters,
Betty Jane LANDES, Peru, and Peggy BOLINGER, Wheaton, Ill.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Charles William McGUIRE, and eight
half-brothers and sisters.
Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver with Rev. Mardy
Von HARTEN and Rev. Steve FLECK officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn
Cemetery, Mexico. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Deloris M. Roberts
Jan 6, 1935 - Feb 23, 1999
Deloris M. ROBERTS, 64, Warsaw, died 6:41 a.m. Tuesday at Kosciusko Community
Hospital, Warsaw.
Born in Rochester to Charles W. and Reathal THOMAS CLINGER, she married James E.
ROBERTS on Feb 24, 1956. He survives.
Mrs. Roberts was a processor at Kralis Brothers, Mentone, for 10 years, retiring
in 1992.
Survivors include two sons, Charles ROBERTS, Pierceton, and Dale ROBERTS, Silver
Lake; one daughter, Rita ROBERTS, Warsaw; eight grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers.
Services are 12:30 p.m. Friday at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw with Rev. Chad
BURKHART officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Friends may
call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Thursday, February 25, 1999
Annabelle Newton-Synnes
Sept 3, 1921 - Feb 24, 1999
Annabelle NEWTON-SYNNES, 77, Macy, died 12:01 a.m. Wednesday at Riverview
Hospital, Noblesville.
Born in Henry County to Walter and Mamie E. PIERCE BESS, she married Harry G.
NEWTON on Jan 23, 1946 in Indianapolis. He died May 4, 1981.
Mrs. Newton-Synnes was a homemaker and a member of Macy Christian Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Beth NEWTON-CHAPEL and husband Don CHAPEL,
Macy, and Cathy Sue and husband Greg MARTIN, Fishers; one brother, Harold WANTZ,
New Castle; one sister, Lorene PAUL, Knightstown; one grandson.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Carl R. [BESS] and Cecil BESS, and
two sisters, Lillian GORDON and Lucille SMITH.
Services are 10 a.m. Friday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Pastor David
WELSH officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Lawn Cemetery, Schererville. Friends
may call from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to
Macy Christian Church.
Raymond Pickens
Nov 14, 1920 - Feb 23, 1999
Raymond PICKENS, 78, Lucerne, died 7:41 p.m. Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Medical
Center, Lafayette.
Born in Fulton County to Frank E. and Blanche M. MORRIS PICKENS, he married Vera
F. HUBENTHAL on May 2, 1943 in Lucerne. She survives.
Mr. Pickens was a retired farmer and Standard Oil Co. deliveryman, and a Metea
and Caston school bus driver. He was a member of Metea Baptist Church and was
active in helping transport handicapped children to special events.
Survivors include three daughters, Patricia and husband Robert COSNER, Powhatan,
Va., Judy and husband Dave HOWARD, Logansport, and Vicki and husband Dr. James
AYERS, Lucerne; one son, Richard and wife Candi PICKENS, Clio, Mich.; a twin
brother, Ralph PICKENS, Lucerne; three brothers, Clifford [PICKENS], Lucerne,
Clyde [PICKENS], Logansport and Frank [PICKENS], Jr., Kokomo; one sister, Esther
BOOKS, Rochester; step-mother, Hazel PICKENS, Logansport; eight grandchildren;
two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by four sisters, two brothers and one granddaughter.
Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at Metea Baptist Church with Bryan CLEMENS
officiating. Burial will be in Metea Cemetery, Lucerne. Friends may call from
2-8 p.m. Friday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home and one hour prior to
services at the church. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association
or Metea Baptist Church.
Friday, February 26, 1999
Margaret R. Greer
Margaret Ruby GREER, 88, Twelve Mile, died 10:45 p.m. Thursday at Memorial
Hospital, Logansport.
Arrangements are pending at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.
Donald L. Crabill
Sept 18, 1940 - Feb 25, 1999
Donald LeRoy CRABILL, 58, Wabash, died 4:25 a.m. Thursday at his home.
Born in Rochester to Calvin and Marjorie GARNER CRABILL, he married Esther
LANTIS on June 5, 1965 in Goshen. She survives.
Mr. Crabill was a pastor and a member of the Northern Indiana Conference of the
United Methodist Church for 33 years. He served at Mount Zion/Pleasant Lake,
Angola 1967-69, at Kokomo Zion 1969-75, at Lydick, South Bend 1975-81, at Berne
Trinity from 1981-89, at Ligonier from 1989-93, and 1993 to the present at
Christ United Methodist Church, Wabash. He was a member of the North Indiana
United Methodist Board of Global Ministries and active in the Wabash Area
Ministerial Association.
Survivors include his mother, Marjorie and husband Lester ZELLER, Rochester; two
sons, Chris CRABILL, Boulder, Colo., and Mike CRABILL, Deerfield, Ill.; one
daughter, Suzanne and husband Tom HIMKA, LaCenter, Wash.; three sisters, Carol
and husband Ray HUPF, San Jose, Calif., Sharon and husband Doug HARRIED,
Trenton, Ill., and Judy and husband Jerry LEWIS, Rochester; three
granddaughters.
Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Christ United Methodist Church, 477 N. Wabash St.,
Wabash, with Rev. Bill MOON, Bishop Woodie WHITE, and Rev. Cynthia REYNOLDS
officiating. Cremation will take place. Friends may call 2-8 p.m. Saturday at
Grandstaff-Hentgen Manchester Avenue Chapel, Wabash and one hour prior to
services on Sunday at the church. Memorials may be made to Garrett Evangelical
Theological Seminary Scholarship Fund or Operation Classroom.
Robert W. Keim
July 13, 1901 - Feb 25, 1999
Robert W. KEIM, 97, EstendaCare, Rochester, formerly of 2530 E. 400 S., Green
Oak Community, died 8:50 p.m. Thursday at EstendaCare.
Born in Fulton County to William Ira and Nellie NEWELL KEIM, he married Myrtle
F. JEWELL on Aug 16, 1921 in Rochester. She died Nov 11, 1972.
A retired farmer, he was a member and past master of Lincoln Masonic Lodge,
Macy, Order of Eastern Star, Macy, Mizpah Shrine, Indianapolis, South Bend
Scottish Rite, and Murat Temple, Indianapolis.
Survivors include one son, Fred B. KEIM, Rochester; one grandson, Keith KEIM,
Rochester; one granddaughter, Jane and husband Chad CRIPE, Philadelphia, Pa.;
five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one infant son and one sister, Myra LOWE.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester with
Rev. Don BRENNEMAN officiating. Burial will be in Rochester Odd Fellows
Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to services on Saturday at the funeral
home. Memorials may be made to Lincoln Masonic Lodge.
Margaret Greer
April 30, 1910 - Feb 25, 1999
Margart Ruby GREER, 88, Twelve Mile, died at 10:45 p.m. Thursday at Memorial
Hospital, Logansport.
Born in Cass County to Edward and Emma MYERS PINDER, she married Ora P. GREER on
April 6, 1929 in Kewanna. He died April 28, 1995.
She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Corinth Brethren Church, Twelve
Mile.
Survivors include one daughter, Mary WILSON, Muncie, three grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren.
Preceding in death with her husband were two sisters, Eileen GUY and Thelma
BABBE, and three brothers, Robert PINDER, Harold PINDER and John PINDER.
Services are 11 a.m. Monday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver. Visitation is from
4-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery,
Mexico.
Michele L. Graf
Sept 30, 1966 - Feb 23, 1999
Michele L. GRAF, 32, 930 Pontiac St., died at 4 p.m. Tuesday in Rochester.
She was born in Newport News, Va. to Edward E. JOHNSON, now of Springfield,
Mass., and Dr. Helen H. GRANT now of Coldwater, Mo. She lived in this area for 3
1/2 years and worked for Home Health Care, Rochester, and had worked at various
doctors' offices.
Surviving are her ex-husband Charles AULT, Rochester; her parents; two sons
Zachariah R. SPAULDING, Massachusetts, and Noah D. AULT, Rochester; two sisters,
Carolyn A. DeGARZA, Santa Fe, N.M. and Rebecca D. GRANT, Coldwater, Mo., and
Jamison K. COIN, Yankton, S.D.; one half-sister, Daren JOHNSON, Springfield, lMo.,
and maternal grandparents Everett C. and Marion HURDIS, Denton, Texas. Preceding
in death were her paternal grandparents.
Private services will be at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert
CRYTZER officiating. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the
American Cancer Society.
Kenneth D. Reed
May 16, 1926 - Feb 26, 1999
Kenneth Devon REED, 72, Roann, died at 3:45 p.m. Friday at Parkview Hospital,
Fort Wayne, where he had been a patient since Wednesday.
He was born in North Manchester to John and Elizabeth FLOOR REED. He was a
lifetime resident of the Roann and Macy areas. On Oct 22, 1949 in Rochester he
married Ann Marie REED, who survives. He worked at North Manchester Foundry
before retiring in 1989 and was a member of St. Roberts Catholic Church, North
Manchester.
Surviving with his wife are three sons, Michael J. and his wife Maureen [REED],
Naples, Fla.; David A. and his wife Pam [REED]], Noblesville, and Daniel W.
[REED], North Manchester; seven grandchildren, one great-granddaughter; three
sisters, Carol FIKE and her husband John, North Manchester; Rosea CAMPBELL and
her husband Hugh, Wabash, and Imogene ROCK, Larwill, and four brothers, Harold
and his wife Lucille [REED], North Manchester; Donald [REED] North Manchester;
Delbert [REED], North Manchester, and Glen and his wife Bonnie REED, Wabash.
Preceding in death with his parents are one son, Kenneth [REED], one sister,
Ruth [REED] and one brother, Howard [REED].
Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Robert's Catholic Church, North
Manchester with Father Ronald RAMENADEN officiating. Burial will be at Plainview
Cemetery, Macy. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Monday at Foster and Good Funeral
Home, Rochester, where a prayer vigil will be held at 6:45 p.m.
Monday, March 1, 1999
Joseph O. Collins
June 8, 1929 - Feb. 27, 1999
Joseph O. COLLINS, 69, Kewanna, died 5 p.m. Saturday at Hines Veterans Hospital,
Hines. Ill. Borin in Fulton County to Clyde S. and Clara H. OLSEN COLLINS, he
married Loma Lou WARFIELD on June 18, 1950 in Kewanna. She survives.
Mr. Collins retired from the U.S. Marines due to a service-related disability.
He was a member of United Methodist Church, Cherry Point, N.C., Disabled
Veterans of America, Paralyzed Veterans of America, and a life member of James
F. Talbott VFW Post 1121, Kewanna.
Survivors include two sons, Gregory J. and wife Judy COLLINS. and Doran L. and
wife Martie COLLINS, all of Kewanra; one brother, James COLLINS, Navarre, Fla.;
three grandsons, Justin and wife Nicki COLLINS, Twelve Mile, Brandon and wife
Tracey COLLINS, Lafayette, and Troy COLLINS; one granddaughter, Dana Jo and
husband Ron SMITH Jr., Lafayette.
He was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home Kewanna Chapel
with Rev. Todd WILSON officiating. Burial and graveside military services will
be in Citizens IOOF Cemetery, Kewanna. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday
and after 8 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to one's
favorite charity.
Robert W. Keim
July 13,1901 - Feb. 25,1999
The following information was inadvertently omitted from the Robert W. KEIM
obituary.
Mr. Keim was a former Rochester Township Trustee and past member of the
Rochester Community School Board of Trustees.
Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home,
Rochester.
Bessie O. Fetters
Oct. 22, 1903 - Feb. 28, 1999
Bessie Oleta FETTERS, 95, Peru, died 8:20 a.m. Sunday at Dukes Memorial
Hospital, Peru.
Born in Miami County to Charles and Nora DAVIS BEETS, she married John FETTERS
on March 29, 1924 in Miami County. He died Sept. 23, 1989.
Mrs. Fetters was a 1922 graduate of Kokomo High School. She attended Bennetts
Switch United Methodist Church and Paw Paw United Methodist Church, both in
Miami County. She and her husband operated the Curve In Filling Station south of
Peru for many years. In recent years, she was known as the "Shell
Lady" from shells she collected in Florida and made into crafts sold at
Heritage Days, Peru and other street fairs in the area.
Survivors include two daughters, Ellnora and husband Joe BISSNETT, Sebring,
Fla., and Rev. Connie and husband Jerry PAYNE, Peru; two sisters, Nellie SCOTT,
Franklin, and Juanita ASCENZIA, Waterford, N.Y.; four granddaughters, Mary Ann
BISSNETT HART, Pine Bluff, Ark., Barbara BISSNETT TAYLOR, St. Petersburg, Fla.,
Carmen PAYNE KUHN, Peru, and Jennifer PAYNE,, Kokomo; three grandsons, Joe
BISSNETT, Nashville, Tenn., Eric and Shawn PAYNE, both of Peru; 10
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded In death by her parents, one sister and one brother.
Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Roann Chapel, 335 S.
Chippewa Road, Wabash with Rev. Richard K. FOX officiating. Purial will be in
Rankin Cemetery, Bunker Hill. Friends may call 12-2 p.m. Wednesday at the
funeral home. Following the funeral the family also receive friends at the home
of Connie and Jerry PAYNE, Route 2, Peru after 5 p.m. Mcmorials can be made to
Bennetts Switch United Methodist Church or Paw Paw United Methodist Church.
Geneva J. Shively
Jan. 19,1913 - Feb. 28,1999
Mrs. Geneva Jane SHIVELY, 86, 3216 18B Road, Tippecanoe, died at 5:20 a.m.
Sunday at home.
She'was born Jan. 19, 1913 in Twelve Mile to Vernon and Laura Belle HUFFMAN
BAER. She married Claude Russell SHIVELY on June 1, 1933. He died Jan. 18, 1988.
She graduated from Tippecanoe School in 1930 and lived most of her life in
Tippecanoe. She was a homemaker and worked at Tippecanoe School. She was a
member of Old Foster Chapel Church north of Bourbon.
Survivors include: Three daughters and their husbands, Sally and Ernest HEIGHWAY,
Richmond, Eleanor and Glen DEATON, Columbus, and Nancy and Larry McPHERRON,
Plymouth; two sons and their wives, Dale and Doris [SHIVELY], Nappanee, and Joe
and Linda [SHIVELY], Jacksonville, Fla.; 15 grandchildren and 28
great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary "Dee Dee" HOLSTON, South Bend,
and Daisy MARKLEY. with husband Richard, Bonita Springs, Fla.; two brothers and
their wives, Donald and Maebelle BAER, Mishawaka and Richard and Ramona BAER,
Tippecanoe. Also preceding her in death were three sisters and three brothers.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Deaton Funeral Home, 115 S.
Main St., Bourbon, with Pastor Mark HUTCHINSON of Sunrise Chapel officiating.
Burial will be in Stoney Point Cemetery north of Etna Green. Visitation is from
4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Marshall
County Hospice or Gideons International.
Ernest R. Van Meter
June 6, 1923 - Feb. 28, 1999
Earnest R. Van METER, 75, 3568 E. 850 North, Lucerne, died at 1:16 p.m. Sunday
at Logansport Memorial Hospital.
He was born to George F. and Lovie Ann FIEDLER Van METER on June 6, 1923, in
Bethlehem Tov,rnship, Cass County.
A lifetime resident of the Metea .Community, he graduated from Metea High School
in 1941. He was a semi-retired farmer and member of Metea Baptist Church.
Survivors include: one sister, Betty (Mrs. Louis) ZIMMER, Royal Center; two
brothers, George W. [VanMETER], Lucerne, and Donald W. [VanMETER], Woodstock,
Ga.;and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Martha
STUDEBAKER and Mildred RANS, and two brothers, Daniel [VanMETER] and Walter [VanMETER].
Services are at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Metea Baptist Church with Rev. Bryan
CLEMANS officiating. Burial is at Zion Cemetery at Lease's Corner. Visitation is
from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home in Fulton and one hour
prior to services at the church. Memorials may be made to Metea Baptist Church.
Lucille P. DuBois
Lucille P. DuBOIS, 83, formerly of 817 Madison St., Rochester, died at 1:50
a.m. Saturday at Life Care Center, Rochester.
Services are tentatively set for Sunday. Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
William A. Russell
Oct. 16, 1913 - March 1, 1999
William A. RUSSELL, 85, Winarnac, died 9:15 a.m. Monday at his home.
Born in Winamac to E. John and Glenna SWAYZE RUSSELL, he married Olga KOPKEY on
Sept. 15, 1940 in Winamac. She survives.
Mr. Russell was a partner with other family members in Russell's Trading Post
for 50 years, retiring in 1979. He was a deacon and trustee of First Christian
Church, Winamac, past president of Winamac Kiwanis Club, Kiwanian of the Year in
1983-84, and had perfect attendance for 32 years. He was a 50-year member and
past master of Winamac Masonic lodge 262 Free and Accepted Masons, the South
Bend Scottish Rite, ORAK Shrine Temple-Michigan City, and a hospital unit member
of ORAK Temple Division of Shrine Hospitals organizing and coordinating the
first free screening clinic for crippled and burned children at Pulaski Memorial
Hospital. He was past worthy patron of Tippecanoe chapter Order of Eastern Star
96, Winamac, member and past vice president of Pulaski-Starke Shrine Club,
member of Pulaski-Starke Shrine Jeep Patrol, and Pulaski County Shrine Club. He
was a charter member of the Eagle's Lodge 2580, Winamac, the Pulaski County
Historical Society, Pulaski County Arts Association and past treasurer for
Pulaski County chapter of American Red Cross. A member of Winamae High School
Alumni Association, he served as chairman of the Advisory Board. A member of the
Winamae Investment Club and Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce, he received the
chamber's Harold J. Halleck Community Service Award in 1989.
Survivors include one daughter, Carol Sue and husband Martin TORGERSON,
Rochester; one grandson, Bill and wife Kate TORGERSON, Macy; two grandughters,
Anne TORGERSON, Indianapolis, and Aspen GUNDY, Muncie.
He was preceded in death by daughter, Judy GUNDY, four brothers, Fred [RUSSELL],
Joe [RUSSELL], Dick [RUSSELL], and Jack [RUSSELL], and four sisters, Pat BOHM,
Betty CRATER, Virginia RUSSELL, and Mary Jane RUSSELL.
Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at First Christian Church, Winamac with Rev. Tony
ALONZO officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens, Winamac.
Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 8 a.m. Thursday at Frain
Mortuary, 305 E. Main St., Winamae, and after noon Thursday at the church.
Kiwanis memorial services will be 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Shrine Crippled Children's Hospital, First
Christian Church, or a charity of one's choice.
Emil R. Siekmann
March 8, 1918 - March 1, 1999
Emil Robert SIEKMANN, 80. 1421 Pontiac St., Apt. 1, died 4:50 p.m. Monday at his
residence.
Born in Staten Island, N.Y. to Emil and Emma BLUM SIEKMANN, he married Marie
Gladys FITCH on April 8, 1951 in St. Augustine, Fla. She survives.
Mr. Siekmann was an inspector and tool and die maker for Singer Sewing Machine,
Elizabeth Port, N.J., where he retired in 1973. He was a member of Sacred Heart
Catholic Church, Jacksonville, Fla. He moved from Denville, N.J. to Florida in
1973. Although stricken with polio at the age of seven, he earned a private
pilot's license, participated in amateur auto racing, played saxophone with his
own band during the 1940's and was an artist. He was best known for building
miniature detailed houses and was featured in hobbyist publications and local
newspaper feature articles.
Survivors include two daughters, Lisa SIEKMANN, Rochester, and Karen SIEKMANN,
Delhi, N.Y.; one son, Mark and wife Kim SIEKMANN, Pompano Beach, Fla.; one
sister, Kathryn BRIDGES, S.C.; one brother, Frank SIEKMANN, Kutztown, Pa.; one
godchild, Kathy POVELAITIS, South Carolina; five grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Emma MARKUSSEN.
Private services will be held in Jacksonville, Fla. Foster & Good Funeral
Home, Rochester, is handling local arrangements.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or March of Dimes.
Ernest R. Van Meter
June 6, 1923 - Feb. 28, 1999
Inadvertantly omitted from Earnest Van METER's obituary was the fact that he was
an avid antique farm equipment enthusiast who exhibited and participated in all
area antique farm equipment shows.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Wednesday in Metea Baptist Church.
Wednesday, March 3, 1999
Lucille P. DuBois
Oct 22, 1915 - Feb 27, 1999
Lucille P. DuBOIS, 83, Life Care Center, formerly of 817 Madison St., died 1:50
a.m. Saturday at Life Care Center, Rochester.
Born in Oconto, Wisc. to Fred and Emeline BOURSCIER SMITH, she married Robert O.
DuBOIS on Jan 5, 1935 in Plymouth. He died on April 17, 1973.
Mrs. Dubois, with her husband and son Howard, co-owned B.F. Fretz Abstract
Company, Rochester. She was active in Rochester First Christian Church, serving
as chairwoman of the Mission Committee, and teaching Sunday School and Junior
Church. She was director of senior activities at Rochester Civic Center,
Secretary of the Fulton County AARP and member of Fulton County Council on
Aging, United Ministries, and Prill School Museum.
She received the Rochester and Lake Manitou Rochester Chamber of Commerce
Community Service Award in 1983.
Founder and leader of the senior citizens Golden Agers musical and comedy group,
she was prominent local entertainer and piano player for Pam & Louise Dance
Studio, at Maggie's Restaurant and area nursing homes.
Survivors include one daughter, Patricia Ellen BIDDINGER, Ho Chi Minn City,
Vietnam; two sons, Howard Allen and wife Anita DuBOIS, Rochester, and Marvin
James and wife Cindy DuBOIS, Plano, Texas; nine grandchildren; 12
great-grandchildren; son-in-law, James Z. BAKER, Logansport; one sister Monica
"Mona" BARLOW, Raymond, Ohio; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Colette BAKER in 1993 and by three
half brothers.
Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Rochester First Christian Church with Rev. Chris
DODSON officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may
call 3-8 p.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. The family
will receive friends for an hour prior to services at the church. Memorials may
be given in memory of Lucille DuBois and her daughter, Colette Baker, to the
American Cancer Society.
David F. Sanders
April 7, 1909 - March 1, 1999
David Franklin SANDERS, 89, Elkhart, died 9 p.m. Monday at Eastlake Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center, Elkhart.
Born in Vienna, Ill. to Franklin David and Augusta McCUAN SANDERS, he married
Mildred H. BOST on Sept 12, 1931 in Belknap, Ill. She survives.
A farmer and machinist, he worked for the Illinois State Highway Department for
eight years, and for Moore's Time Saving and E1uipment Inc., Elkhart, before
retiring in 1975.
Survivors include three daughters, Helen and husband William Everett FORD,
Elkhart, Marcella S. PHILLIPS, Tippecanoe, and Lillian and husband J.A. STEELE,
Paris, Tenn; five sons, James F. [SANDERS], Elkhart, Thomas G. [SANDERS],
Granger, Lowell L. [SANDERS], Reading, Mich., David G. [SANDERS], Goshen, and
Alan D. [SANDERS], Granger; 21 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 12
step-great-grandchildren 19 ste-great-grandchildren; one brother, James L.
SANDERS, Vienna, Ill.
He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, one sister and one brother.
Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home, Elkhart
with Rev. Terry ZEHR of Sunnyside Mennonite Church officiating. Graveside
service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Vienna Fraternal Cemetery, Vienna, Ill.
Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may
be made to the American Lung Association.
Thursday, March 4, 1999
Opal Flint
Dec 14, 1920 - March 4, 1999
Opal FLINT, 78, Clinton, Mich., died today at Beach Nursing Home, Monroe, Mich.
Born in Salyersville, Ky., to George and Maude BAILEY COLLINSWORTH, she married
Virgil FLINT on May 8, 1937 in Salyersville, Ky. He died Aug 4, 1988.
Mrs. Flint lived in Clinton more than 60 years. She worked for Clinton Woolen
Mills and was a school crossing guard. She was a member of the Clinton
Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Susie HILTON, Rochester, and Phyllis and
husband William LINDENMANN, Ann Arbor, Mich.; two sons, Douglas FLINT, Clinton,
and Tony FLINT, Ann Arbor; four grandchildren, Wanda and husband Terry FORSHEE,
Petersburg, Mich, Eric CLICK, Rapid City, S.D., William GRIFFITH, Warsaw, and
James GRIFFITH, Rochester; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Olga COX,
Manchester, Mich.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Heather PROVOST, in
1994, a grandson, Stephen GRIFFITH, two brothers and one sister.
Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, Mich. Burial will be
in Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh. Friends may call from noon to time
of services on Friday at the funeral home.
Mary A. Powers
May 26, 1920 - March 3, 1999
Mary A. POWERS, 78, 932 Park St., died 2:45 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital,
Rochester. Born in Northampton, Mass. to William and Effie BOWERS McDONALD, she
married Roger POWERS on May 8, 1948 in Northampton, Mass. He died Jan 22, 1994.
Mrs. Powers was a homemaker and a member of North American Family Campers
Association, and Orange Chapter of Feeding Hills, Mass.
Survivors include three sons, Ronald [POWERS] and Mark [POWERS], both of
Rochester, and Kevin and wife Cora [POWERS], Tippecanoe; six grandchildren; one
brother, John McDONALD, Ware, Mass. She was preceded by one sister, Lillian
McDONALD.
Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester with
Brother Paul CECRLE officiating. Burial will be in Spring Grove Cemetery,
Florence, Mass. Friends may call one hour prior to funeral services on Friday at
the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Westside Apostolic Church.
Friday, March 5, 1999
William J. Soles
Aug 20, 1941 - Feb 18, 1999
Word has been received that William J. "Bill" SOLES died Feb 18 at
Veterans Administration Puget Sound Hospital, Tacoma, Wash.
He was born in Mount Vernon, N.Y. to Herbert G. and Virginia STOUT SOLES.
Soles lived in Rochester from 1968 until 1979 when he moved to Oregon. He served
in the U.S. Navy from 1960-64. He went on an around-the-world tour on the USS
Hissen and received the Antarctica Service Medal. He was a member of the
Fraternal Order of Eagles 1737, Belfair, Wash.
Survivors include his father and stepmother, Herbert and Alice SOLES, Helena,
Mont.; one son, William H. SOLES, Portland, Ore.; one daughter, Dawn M. SOLES,
Lincoln City, Ore.; one brother, James SOLES, Buckhannon, W.Va.; two sisters,
Corine SMITH, Saratoga Springs, N.Y. and Monica ROTTACH, Montauk, N.Y.
Cremation took place and private services were held.
Beatrice F. Lynn
Sept 9, 1912 - March 4, 1999
Beatrice F. LYNN, 86, Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, formerly
of Akron and Peru, died 11:15 a.m. Thursday at her residence.
She was born in Fulton County to Roscoe and Nora Frances SNYDER DAVIS.
Lynn was a homemaker and was retired from Kuepper Favor Company, Peru.
Survivors include four grandsons, Gary [HARSHMAN], Chris [HARSHMAN] and Todd
HARSHMAN, all of Akron, and Kevin HARSHMAN, St. Cloud, Fla.; one granddaughter,
Julie WHITMAN, St. Cloud, Fla.; 11 great-grandchildren; three
great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Robert DAVIS, Wabash, and Joe DAVIS,
Dinuva, Calif.; one sister, Dorothy KINNEY, Milford.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Eloise, and one great-granddaughter.
Graveside services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Nichols Cemetery, north of Akron,
with Rev. Steve FLECK officiating. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. today at Hartzler
Funeral Home, Akron.
Geneva Hunneshagen
July 5, 1902 - March 4, 1999
Geneva HUNNESHAGEN, 96, EstendaCare, Rochester, formerly of 2410 E. Indiana 14,
died 10:30 p.m. Thursday at ExtendaCare.
Born in Fulton County to Walter and Nellie CARITHERS BROOKER, she married Hugh
Vincent HUNNESHAGEN on July 1, 1922 in Rochester. He died Sept 18, 1963.
Hunneshagen worked at Mishawaka Woolen Mills while attending the South Bend
Business College. She later worked as secretary at Culver Military Academy. She
served as deputy treasurer for the Fulton County Treasurer's Office with her
late husband, who was treasurer at the time. She graduated from Rochester High
School in 1920, was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Rochester, and
Manitou Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Survivors include three daughters, Roberta and husband Randall FRIEDLAND,
Portage, Marilyn and husband Dillard HENDERSON, Royal Oak, Mich., and Marcia and
husband Dennis TAYLOR, Rochester; Seven grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Josephine TALBOTT, a son Hugh HUNNESHAGEN,
and a step-grandson, Douglas R. KELLER HUNNESHAGEN.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.
Saturday, March 6, 1999
Geneva Hunneshagen
July 5, 1902 - March 4, 1999
Geneva HUNNESHAGEN, 96, ExtendaCare, Rochester, formerly of 2410 E. Indiana 14,
died 10:30 p.m. Thursday at her residence.
Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Rev. C. David HOGSETT officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F.
Cemetery. Friends may call from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Ethel Gladys "Ginger" Miller
Ethel Gladys "Ginger" HENDERSON MILLER, 55, 1144 West Ninth St.,
died Friday evening at her home.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home.
Monday, March 8, 1999
Ethel Gladys "Ginger" Miller
March 28, l1943 - March 5, 1999
Ginger MILLER, 55, Rochester, died 9 p.m. Friday at her home following a battle
with cancer.
Born in Sanford, Fla., to James Leslie and Ethel ROOT HENDERSON, she lived in
the Rochester community for the past 35 years coming from West Springfield,
Mass.
Ms. Miller graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and
attended Piedmont College, Demorest, Ga. She earned a bachelor of arts in
English and Sociology in 1965, was crowned Miss Habersham County in 1963, and
was a contestant in the Miss Georgia beauty pageant. In 1994, she earned a
master of science degree in Management from Indiana Wesleyan University, Kokomo.
From 1967-72 she served Fulton County as director of the Welfare Department;
1972-85 co-owned and was assistant to the administrator of the former Canterbury
Manor Nursing Home, presently known as Life Care Center, Rochester; 1987-97, she
served Woodlawn Hospital as director of Social Services, Volunteer Services and
Discharge Planning. In 1991, she established Diversified Consulting, being owner
and Chief Executive Officer. In addition to her consulting business, in 1998 she
was appointed director of the Fulton County Wellness Center.
Ms. Miller served on the Board of Directors for the Single Parent Progarm, Big
Brothers/Big Sisters, Woodlawn Hospital Auxiliary, the Community Resource
Center, Community Service Welfare Board, Step Ahead, Fulton County AIDS
Taskforce, Fulton County Cancer Society, and Ancilla College, Donaldson. She
served as President of Fulton County Community Foundation and Fulton County
Corrections Board, and was recently serving as vice-president of the Northern
Indiana Community Foundation. She was an alumnus member of Eta Mu Chapter of Psi
Iota Xi Sorority. Through grant writing, she instituted the Social Service Block
Grant for Single Mothers. She enjoyed reading, swimming, scuba diving,
landscaping and maintaining a collection of seven exotic birds, parrots, a macau,
a mullucan cockatoo, cockatiels, an African Grey, a Blue-fronted Amazon and a
Lilac-crowned Amazon.
Survivors include one daughter, Leslie Michelle MILLER, Rochester; one son, Carl
William and wife Andy MILLER, Rochester; one grandson, Isaac Alexander MILLER,
Rochester; her mother, Ethel HENDERSON KUMPH and husband Allen, Johns Island,
S.C.; one sister, Patricial J. and husband George FULLER, Grovertown, Georgia;
one brother, James Leslie Jr. and wife Carmen HENDERSON, Rome Georgia; several
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father and a sister Sharon LaVonne CRABBS.
Services were 10 a.m. today at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester with
Rev. James KREFT officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Hartsville,
S.C., where a graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday. In lieu of
flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Ginger Miller Higher
Education Fund, c/o Fulton County Community Foundation or the Big Brothers/Big
Sisters Organization.
Evelyn C. DeMien
Jan 23, 1924 - March 5, 1999
Evelyn C. DeMIEN, 75, Lot 69, Four Seasons Mobile Estates, died approximately 4
p.m. Friday at her home. Born in Rochester to Rex and Nancy E. MOW ROUCH, she
lived her lifetime in Rochester.
Ms. DeMien was a finisher for Torin Corporation, formerly of Rochester, retiring
in 1986. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and American Legion
Post 36 and a charter member of Women of the Moose Lodge 1107, Ladies Auxiliary
of the F.O.E. Lodge 652, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Lake Manitou Post, all of
Rochester.
Survivors include one daughter, Sue DAINE and companion Bill GEARHART, Akron;
one niece, Mrs. Gloria ANDREWS, Rochester; two nephews, Todd and wife Candi
ZARTMAN, North Manchester, and Roger and wife Selena ROUCH, Fulton. She was
preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Verla ZARTMAN, and a brother,
Wilbert ROUCH.
Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Rev. C. David HOGSETT officiating. Burial will be in Citizens Cemetery,
Rochester. Friends may call 9 a.m. through the hour of services on Tuesday in
the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Woodlawn Home Health Care or American
Lung Association.
E. Allen Tanner
May 2, 1919 - March 7, 1999
E. Allen TANNER, 79, Monterey, died 8:45 a.m. Sunday at Miller's Merry Manor,
Plymouth.
Born in Rensselaer to Paul and Velma TANNER, he married Eileen A. HAZLETT on
July 27, 1940 in Rochester. She survives.
Mr. Tanner was a maintenance technician retired from Culver Academy, Culver. He
was a member of First Baptist Church, Knox.
Survivors include three sons, Ronald TANNER, Plymouth, George and wife Janice
TANNER, Phoenix, Ariz., and Jerry TANNER, Warsaw; five daughters, Diana and
husband Harold FRITTER, Plymouth, Donna and husband Byron WALTERS, Ora, Eloise
and husband Jeff ROSE, Minerva, Ohio, Carolyn and husband Douglas CRADDOCK,
Warsaw, and Jana BLACKBURN, Tippecanoe; one brother, Duane TANNER, Monterey; two
sisters, Pauline HALL, Monterey, and Emma ENYEART, Largo, Fla.; 21
grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by son, Roger TANNER, four great-grandchildren, and one
sister.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bonine Funeral Home with Rev. Duane CHAMPION
officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Memorial Cemetery, Monterey. Friends
may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Tuesday, March 9, 1999
Joseph A. Stokes
Feb 21, 1917 - March 7, 1999
Joseph Arthur STOKES, 82, 10704 N. 775 West, Elwood, died Sunday at St. Vincent
Mercy Hospital, Elwood.
He was born in Elwood on Feb. 21, 1917, to Joseph and Luna McCARTY STOKES. He
married Rosanne EVANS on July 14, 1939. She survives. He was a lifelong resident
of Madison County.
He retired from Delco Remy, General Motors, in Anderson, where he served as
general foreman of Plant No. 16. He was a member of Free and Accepted Masons
Quincy Lodge No. 230, Elwood Chapter No. 109 R.AM., Council No. 93 Cryptic
Masons, of which he was a member 57 years, Elwood Order of the Eastern Star No.
71, where he served as worthy patron in 1952 and 1978. He was a member and
inactive elder of the First Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Suellen STOKES, Anderson, and LeAnn LINSMEYER
and husband Greg, Elwood; a son, William J. STOKES and wife Sue, Rochester; five
grandchildren, Cara S. LINSMEYER and Gregory LINSMEYER, Jr., Elwood, Christopher
[STOKES] Richard [STOKES] and Stephen STOKES, Rochester; and five
great-grandchildren, Jennifer S, [STOKES], Zachary [STOKES], Shelby K. [STOKES],
Philip J. [STOKES] and Owen J. STOKES.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandchild, Jennifer Sue STOKES.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Dunnichay Funeral Home, Elwood, with the Revs.
Carl and Julia CHRISTENSEN officiating. Visitation is from 3-8 p.m. today at the
funeral home. A Masonic service will be at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Elwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be to the
First Presbyterian Church.
Wednesday, March 10, 1999
Eileen Knauff
Eileen KNAUFF, 81, 1314 Washington St., died 3:20 a.am. Tuesday at St.
Elizabeth and Seton Hospital, Carmel.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.
Thursday, March 11, 1999
Lorraine E. Miller
Dec 10, 1912 - March 9, 1999
Mr. Lorraine E. MILLER, 86, formerly of Denver, died 10:37 p.m. Tuesday at Dukes
Memorial Hospital, Peru.
Born to Elmer and Nora DAWALT MILLER, he married Bernece K. REAM in August, 1936
at Denver Baptist Church, Denver. She survives in Bellevue, Neb.
Mr. Miller was a teacher for 44 years, 1936-1980. He taught at Grant, Central
and Ridgeview Elementary Schools, Peru, and was principal of Ridgeview
Elementary School for man years. He graduated from Chili High School in 1932,
Manchester College in 1936 with a bachelor of science in education, and Butler
University with a masters degree in education. He was a member of the Indiana
Retired Teachers Association and a retired farmer. A member of Denver Baptist
Churcy, he taught Sunday School for 20 years.
Survivors include one daughter, Gloria Kay WILSON, Macy; one son Michael K.
MILLER, Bellevue, Neb.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one
brother, Elmer MILLER, Denver; one sister Eileen STEPHENS, Defiance, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Betty BERGER.
Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev. Steve
BATE officiating. Burial will be in Chili Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8
p.m. Fridayat the funeral home.
Eileen Knauff
May 14, 1917 - March 9, 1999
Eileen KNAUFF, 81, 1314 Washington St., died 4:21 a.m. Tuesday at St. Elizabeth
Ann Seton Hospital, Carmel.
Born in Denver to Carl C. and Marie DONALDSON FISHER, she married Glen L. KNAUFF
on Jan 23, 1943 in Sharon. He died June 20, 1989.
Mrs. Knauff lived in Rocheste area since 1946, having come from Mexico. She
graduated from Jefferson Township High School, Miami County, and earned her
teaching certificate from Ashland College, Ashland, Ohio. She taught for 25
years in Miami and Fulton counties, and at Riddle and Columbia Elementary
Schools, Rochester. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Rochester,
since 1947.
Survivors include one daughter, Glenda DEHM, Georgetown, Texas; one son, Stan
and wife B. J. KNAUFF, McCordsville; one grandson, Brett DEHM, Georgetown,
Texas; two brothers, Don and wife, Dorothy FISHER, and Clint and wife Betty
FISHER, all of Peru; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Services are 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Rochester, with Rev. Junior
BOSE officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, MExico. Friends may call
from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, and from 10
a.m. until services Friday at the church. Memorials may be made to the
Alzheimer's Association or March of Dimes.
John Sennett
John SENNETT, 61, North Kansas City, Mo., a Macy native, died 3:30 a.am.
Thursday at North Kansas City Hospital.
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Friday, March 12, 1999
John K. Sennett
Aug 23, 1937 - March 11, 1999
Macy native John K. SENNETT, 61, North Kansas City, Mo., died 3:30 a.m. Thursday
at North Kansas City Hospital.
Born in Peru to Dr. William K. and Gladys E. BAXTER SENNETT, he graduated from
Manchester College in 1959. We was an accountant with Haldex-Midland Services,
Kansas City, Mo.
Survivors include one brother, Robert W. SENNETT, Warsaw; several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, with Rev. David
WELSH officiating. Burial will be in Plainview Cemetery, Macy. Friends may call
4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hope Hospice.
Saturday, March 13, 1999
Bernice L. Mow Cummins
Oct 16, 1909 - March 12, 1999
Bernice L. (WALTERS) MOW CUMMINS, 89, 314 Pontiac St., died at 7;30 a.m. Friday
at her home.
Born in Fulton County to Charles and Medie HOLLOWAY WALTERS. She married
Herschel Bill MOW on May 9, 1936, in Rochester. He preceded her in death Sept
14, 1957. She married James W. CUMMINS on Dec 24, 1965. He died Nov 15, 1978.
She was a homemaker. She was formerly a member of Sand Hill United Methodist
Church, north of Rocheter. She was a 60-year member of Rebekah Lodge No. 859,
Richland Center.
Survivors include a son, Randall [MOW], Rochester; three grandchildren,
Christine MOW KNEIFEL and her husband Ken, Greg MOW and Gary MOW and his wife
Becky, all of Rochester; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Edith OVERMYER
and Ann WINTRODE, Rochester; two brothers, Ernest "Bud" WALTERS and
his wife Dorothy, Rochester, and Elmer WALTERS and his wife Jerry, Fort Wayne;
Several nieces and nephews. She also was preceded in death by her brother,
Harold WALTERS, in 1971.
Services are 1:30 p.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Sunday or one hour
prior to service on Monday at the funeral home. Rebakah Lodge will conduct a
memorial service at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in
Richland Center I.O.O.F. Cemetery northwest of Rochester. Memorials may be made
to Hope Hospice.
Lucy Lucille Smith
Oct 22, 1914 - March 12, 1999
Lucy Lucille SMITH, 84, 215 W. Ninth St., Rochester, died at 10:25 a.m. Friday
at Woodlawn Hospital.
She was born to Clyde Okey and Elizabeth M. FRAKER VIGAR in Ohio. She was a
Rochester Sentinel newspaper carrier for 23 years and a Gold Star Mother of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Survivors include a daughter, Kay BECK, Rochester; four grandchildren, Rudy
LEWIS, Churubusco, Eric LEWIS, Tullahoma, Tenn., Tim SMITH and Kim BECK TROYER,
Rochester; four great-grandchildren, Dale, Shelby, Bryan and Simmona; a brother,
Harley VIGAR, Tippecanoe; a sister, Mildred TOWNSEND, Roann. She was preceded in
death by four sons, Johnny, Jack, Larry and Dale, one daughter, Linda, three
brothers and a sister, and one grandson, Ronnie.
Services are 2:30 p.m. Monday at Flowers Leedy Funeral Home, 105 W. Third St.,
Peru. Visitation is from 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at
Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peru.
Lester L. Ledbetter
Oct 22, 1926 - March 12, 1999
Lester L. LEDBETTER, 72, 801 17th St., Logansport, died at 8:46 p.m. Thursday at
Memorial Hospital in Logansport.
He was born to Luther and Elizabeth FRISBY LEDBETTER in Edwood, Ill. He married
Arnedia T. CLARK Aug 12, 1995, in Rochester. She survives at home.
He retired in 1985 from Rochester Metal Products, where he worked 12 years. He
also worked in construction. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving
in Japan. He was a member of the Rochester Moose and Fulton County Historical
Society.
Survivors include a stepdaughter, Anglia HARRIS and husband Ryan, Leesville,
La.; six stepsons, Jay LEDBETTER, St. Petersburg, Fla., Rodney STOVALL,
Indianapolis; Anthony STOVALL and wife Janetta, and Larry STOVALL and friend
Jodie JACKSON, Logansport; Derrick STOVALL and wife Sally, Indianapolis, Michael
STOVALL and wife Lisa, Chandler, Ariz.; a sister, Kathleen WERNER and husband
George, Wanatah; three brothers, Donald [LEDBETTER] and friend Judy, Wanatah;
Jake and wife Linda [LEDBETTER], Hillsdale, Mich., Arthur and wife Mary
[LEDBETTER], Midland, Mich.; 13 step-grandchildren; and several
step-great-grandchildren. A brother, Luther A. LEDBETTER Jr., preceded him in
death.
Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home,
Logansport, with Rev. Alex PATERNOSTER officiating. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m.
Saturday and one hour before service at the funeral home. Burial, with full
military rites, will be in Veteran Circle Mt. Hope Cemetery, Logansport.
John K. Sennett
Aug 23, 1937 - March 11, 1999
The time of services has been changed to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Family
Funeral Home, with Rev. David WELSH officiating. Burial will be in Plainview
Cemetery, Macy. Friends may call 4-7 p.m. Monday and one hour prior to services
on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hope Hospice.
Monday, March 15, 1999
Thelma M. Rohdy Jeroski
Nov 24, 1923 - March 12, 1999
Thelma M. [SMITH] RHODY JEROSKI, 75, Logansport, died 4:45 p.m. Friday at
Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Born in RoyalCenter to Phil and Viola HOOVER SMITH, she graduated from Royal
Center High School. She was a retired McKinley Realtors agent, a member of
Baptist-Christian Church, Royal Center, and attended Pleasant Hill United
Methodist Church, Lake Bruce.
Survivors include one son, James D. RHODY, New York City, N.Y.; one sister,
Juanita DRAKE, Chicago, Ill.; one stepson, Ed JEROSKI, Logansport; several
nieces and nephews.
Services are 2 p.m. today at Harrison-Metzgber Royal Cent er Chapel with Rev.
Todd WILSON officiating. Burial will be in Royal Center Cemetery. Friends called
from 4-8 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to the hour of services today at the funeral
home.
George B. Migonis
Dec 8, 1913 - March 12, 1999
George B. MIGONIS, 85, 2490 North 600 West, died 10 p.m. Friday at his home.
Born in Calumet City, Ill., to Sam and Agnes MIGONIS, he married Josephine
ROUDEN on April 15, 1940 in Chicago, Ill. She died Oct. 15, 1982.
Mr. Migonis moved to Rochester in 1972. He was a retired Sears, Roebuck &
Co. photo finisher and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester.
Survivors include three sons, Thomas and wife Sandy MIGONIS and Richard and wife
Linda MIGONIS, all of Rochester, and Harry MIGONIS, Chicago, Ill.; nine
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Tony [MIGONIS] and
Pete [MIGONIS].
Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester with
Rev. Alan COX officiating. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery, Kewanna.
Friends may call 9-11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Tuesday, March 16, 1999
Gregorio G. Basug
Gregorio George BASUG, 90, died at Life Care Center, Rochester, at 4:40 a.m.
today.
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Eileen Murphy
Feb 5, 1917 - March 14, 1999
Eileen MURPHY, 82, Denver, died 10:50 p.m. Sunday at Timbercrest of the Brethren
Home Inc., North Manchester.
Born to Lewis and Ruth E. WRAY GEARHART in Mexico, she was raised by Earl MURPHY
and her mother, Ruth GEARHART MURPHY. She married Gordon C. MURPHY on April 9,
1939 in Denver. He died Dec 31, 1961.
Mrs. Murphy was a bank teller at the Wabash Valley Bank and Trust Company,
Denver. She retired in 1979. She was a 60-year member of the Chili United
Methodist Church and of United Methodist Women. She graduated from Chili High
School in 1935.
Survivors include two sons, Chad and wife Rita MURPHY and Lewis and wife Cindy
MURPHY, all of Denver; one grandson, Scott MURPHY, Denver; four granddaughters,
Karri and husband Darren BROWN, Chili, Sara and Lindsey MURPHY and Chelsea
PECKHAM, all of Muncie; two great-grandsons, Dalton and Dylan BROWN, both of
Chili; two brothers, Lyman "Bud" MURPHY and Raymond MURPHY, both of
Denver; one nephew, Marshall PLATTER, Houston, Texas; one sister, Loraine MOORE,
Louisiana.
Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver with Rev. James
NEWTON officiating. Burial will be in Chili Cemetery. Friends may call 3-8 p.m.
Wednesday at the funeral home.
Wednesday, March 17, 1999
Eldred "Bud" Paulus
Oct 27, 1922 - March 16, 1999
Eldred "Bud" PAULUS, 76, 2349 N. Old U.S. 31, a winter resident of
Avon Park, Fla., died 12:15 p.m. Tuesday at Highlands Regional Medical Center,
Sebring Fla.
Born to Cloice and Blanche TIMBERMAN PAULUS in Claypool, he married Juanita M.
NELLANS on Feb 9, 1945 in Larwill. She survives.
Mr. Paulus retired from Burton Mechanical Contractors, Rochester in 1994. A U.S.
Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of the American Legion and
Veterans of Foreign Wars, both of Rochester. He was also a member of Grace
United Methodist Church, Manitou Shrine, Rochester, Free and Accepted Masons
Lodge 576, Mentone, Scottish Rite, South Bend, and Mizpah Shrine Temple, Fort
Wayne.
Survivors include one daughter, Rita and husband Hugh FUNK, Rochester; one son,
Brent and wife Mary PAULUS, Caledonia, Ill., three grandchildren, Daniel [FUNK]
and Brian FUNK and Amanda PAULUS, one sister, Louise KINSEY, Mentone.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Valador PAULUS, two
brothers, Corlyss [PAULUS] and Corlyle PAULUS.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester with
Revs. David C. HOGSETT, Jeff TAYLOR and Heather HOFFMAN officiating. Burial will
be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and for
an hour before services Saturday at the funeral home. There will be a Masonic
service 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Grace United
Methodist Church or American Cancer Society.
Gregorio J. Basug
May 9, 1908 - March 16, 1999
Gregorio "George" J. BASUG, 90, Life Care Center, formerly of Akron,
died 4:40 a.m. Tuesday at the center.
He was born to Ramon and Beguigna BASUG in the Philippines, and married
Geraldine GEHRT on July 25, 1946. She survives.
Mr. Basug was an accountant. He was a member and minister of the Rochester
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Survivors include two daughters, Terre WEINZ and Patricia and husband Kenneth
PLUMLEE, all of Rochester; one granddaughter, Melissa and husband Michael TACY,
Elkhart; and three great-grandchildren.
Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Rochester Kingdom Hall. No visitation is
planned. Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, is in charge of arrangements.
Chance R. Amones
Sept 5, 1990 - March 16, 1999
Chance Ryan AMONES, 8, Plymouth, died 3:30 a.m. Tuesday on the Indiana Toll Road
in an automobile accident.
Born to Greg Allen AMONES and Carla Susanna LAMBERT, he lived in the Plymouth
area most of his life.
A second grader at Menominee Elementary School, Plymouth, he enjoyed bowling,
baseball and animals. He was particularly fond of his pet hedgehog
"Sonic."
Survivors include his mother, Carla Susanne CONRAD and fiancee Matt McKEE,
Argos; his father, Plymouth; two sisters, Jamie AMONES, Nappanee, and Krystal
CONRAD, Argos; four brothers, Noble [AMONES] and Troy AMONES, both of Plymouth,
Greg AMONES, Jr., Nappanee, and Shane CONRAD, Argos; maternal grandparents, Carl
and Pat LAMBERT, St. Louisville, Ohio; paternal step-grandfather, Clyde VANCE,
Kingsford Heights, maternal great-grandmothers, Garnet RICE, Lafayette, and
Gladys LAMBERT, Seneca, W. Va.; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Rev. R.D.
HUMPHREY officiating. Burial will be in New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends
may call 4-8 p.m. Thursday or after 9 a.m. Friday at the funeral home
Lois E. Shepherd
June 16, 1939 - March 16, 1999
Lois E. Shepherd, 59, Burket died 10:50 a.m. Tuesday at Wodlawn Hospital,
Rochester.
Born to Earl and Julia PERKINS STEWART in Alphoutta, Ky. she married Carl E.
SHEPHERD on Oct 8, 1955 at Emma, Ky. He survives.
Mrs. Shepherd was a homemaker and lived in the area for many years.
Survivors include three daughters, Sherry STERNES, Warsaw, Darla and husband
Danny FIFER, Warsaw, and Ruby and husband Adam SNYDER, Winona Lake; two sons,
Carl E. Jr. and wife Carol SHEPHERD, Silver Lake, and Tom SHEPHERD, Akron; her
mother, Julia OSBORNE, Warsaw; four sisters, Ruby and husband Garnet NEWSOME,
Lynn and husband Joe OUSLEY, Sybil and husband Phil GATES, and Wanda OSBORNE,
all of Warsaw; three brothers, James and wife Joyce MUSIC, Warsaw, Wayne
STEWART, Ohio, and Keith STEWART, Florida; 12 grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at King Memorial Home, Mentone with Rev. Thomas
CRAIG officiating. Burial is in Palestine Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.m.
Thursday at the funeral home.
Thursday, March 17, 1999
Beatrice M. Cripe
Jan 16, 1917 - March 17, 1999
Beatrice Marie CRIPE, 82, 452 South 300 West, died 7:10 p.m. Wednesday at the
Rochester home of her daughter, Patricia FAIRCHILD.
Born in St. Johns, Mich. to Joseph and Goldie STRONG DUFF, she married Frank S.
CRIPE on May 18, 1936 in Goshen. He died Jan 12, 1994.
Mrs. Cripe was a homemaker and a member of the Reiter Club. She graduated from
South Whitley High School in 1935.
Survivors include two daughters, Patricia and husband William FAIRCHILD and
Charlene and husband Wayne YEAZEL, all of Rochester; two sons, Larry and wife
Reva CRIPE and Lonnie and wife Nancy CRIPE, all of Rochestr; 13 grandchildren,
Michael [FAIRCHILD] and Randy FAIRCHILD, Julie MELTON, Heather YEAZEL, Rob CRIPE,
Kristina ROBISON and Amanda CRIPE, all of Rochester, Nancy FAIRCHILD, North
Carolina, Larry CRIPE, Macy, Linda LOWRY, Talme, Marcia CHILDERS, Converse, Bob
[BEATTIE] and Allen BEATTIE, both of Idaho; 12 great-grandchildren; one brother,
George DUFF, Warsaw; her stepmother, Norma DUFF, Lansing, Mich.; one
half-sister, Sandy SILLS, Lansing, Mich; three half-brothers, Gordon DUFF,
Washington, Bruce DUFF, Lansing, Mich., and Dennis DUFF, Frankfort, Mich.;
several cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Carolyn FAIRCHILD, one sister,
Evelyn HOLLOWAY, one brother, Harold DUFF, one half-brother, Richard DUFF and
one half-sister, Connie DUFF.
Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester with
Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery, southeast of
Rochester. Friends may call 2-8 p.m. Saturday and noon to the time of services
on Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hope Hospice, Fulton
County Cancer Society, American Heart Association.
Friday, March 19, 1999
Ruby P. Baldwin
Oct 3, 1916 - March 18, 1999
Ruby P. BALDWIN, 82, Life Care Center, Rochester, formerly of Kewanna, died 9:20
a.m. Thursday at the center.
Born in South Bend to Bert and Clara SMITH HENDERSON, she married Charles A.
BALDWIN on Jan 3, 1936 in Rochester. He died July 2, 1993.
Mrs. Baldwin was co-owner of Baldwin Fruit Market near Lake Bruce, retiring
after 35 years. She was a graduate of Rochester High School and a member of
Church of Christ, Kewanna.
Survivors include one daughter, Betty Jo and husband Mike DOTY, Kewanna; two
grandsons; four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother and one half-sister.
Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home Kewanna Chapel.
Rev. Todd WILSON will officiate. Burial will be in Bruce Lake Cemetery, Kewanna.
Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. to the hour of services Monday at
the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Dustin G. Lowman
Sept 19, 1923 - Jan 31, 1999
Word has been received that Dustin G. LOWMAN, 75, Rimrock, Ariz., formerly of
Rochester, died in January at Cottonwood Hospital, Ariz.
He was born to Donald and Dorothy HOHMAN LOWMAN in Claypool.
Mr. Lowman worked for Warsaw Furniture and Endicott Furniture while living in
Claypool. He graduated from Rochester High School. He later lived in Rimrock and
Sedona, Ariz. where he was a member of the American Legion and Mason's Lodge. He
was a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include two sons, Don R. LOWMAN, Tucson, Ariz., and Dustin G. Jr. and
wife Connie LOWMAN, both of Arizona; three grandsons; cousins in Claypool,
Warsaw and Rochester; aunts and stepmother Dortha LOWMAN, Rochester.
He was preceded in death by one son, Gene LOWMAN. Cremation took place. Services
and burial were March 14 at Rimrock Ranch, Rimrock, Ariz.
Saturday, March 20, 1999
Thomas Andrews
Thomas A. ANDREWS, 86, formerly of Argos, died at 6:20 p.m. Friday, March
19, at Miller's Merry Manor.
Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Monday, March 22, 1999
Trudy L. Jones
Dec 23, 1953 - March 21, 1999
Trudy [BURTON] LYNN JONES, 45, Winamac, died 1 a.m. Sunday at Indiana 10 and
Thorn Road, Culver.
Born in Lafayette to Robert and Joan FRANTZ BURTON, she lived most of her life
in Winamac.
Mrs. Jones worked as a cook and waitress at Lynn's Restaurant, Kewanna, and for
Luke's Auction House, Kewanna. She was a member of First United Methodies
Church, Winamac.
Survivors include one son, Jeremy "Tracie" JONES, Winamac; one
daughter, Bobi JONES, Lakeville; one granddaughter, Taylor JONES, Winamac; her
father, Hattiesburg, Miss.; three sisters, twin Judy L. HUNTER, Chattanooga,
Tenn., Lisa M. TUTTLE, South Bend, and Sandra McGRATH, Garfield Heights, Ohio;
five brothers, Alan D. BURTON, Winamac, Garry BURTON, Logansport, Garry D.
GRADY, Ocean Springs, Miss., Larry BRADY, Francesville, and James E. BRADY,
Battleground.
She was preceded in death by her stepmother, Jackie BURTON.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Frain Mortuary, Winamac with Rev. William
MATHYS officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery. Friends may call 2-5 and
7-9 p.m. Tuesday and after 8 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may
be made to the Diabetes Association.
Thomas A. Andrews
June 21, 1912 - March 19, 1999
Thomas A. ANDREWS, 86, Miller's Merry Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth, formerly of
Argos, died 6:20 p.m. Friday at the home.
Born in Culver to George and Minnie RUSH ANDREWS, he married Martha L. BYERS on
July 5, 1931 in Culver. She died July 7, 1997.
Mr. Andrews was a brick mason and carpenter. He was a member of Allied Craftsman
Local 18, South Bend.
Survivors include four daughters, Mary and husband Bruce CORRELL, Linda and
husband Charles HOWARD, Shirley and husband Herbert STEVENS, all of Argos, and
Leila and husband Carl DENNY, South Bend; four sons, Jerry and wife Janice
ANDREWS, Larry and wife Patricia ANDREWS, both of Rochester, Michael and wife
Patsy ANDREWS, Delong, Douglas ANDREWS, Argos; one daughter-in-law, Dena
ANDREWS, New Mexico; 28 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; six
great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Lefa HEETER, Culver.
He was preceded in death by one son, Thomas Leroy ANDREWS, four grandsons, two
granddaughters, two sisters, Edna GRAHAM and Maxine BENNETT and one brother,
Enoch ANDREWS.
Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos with Rev. Calvin
PENNINGTON officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Friends
may call 4-8 p.m. Monday and one hour prior to services Tuesday at the funeral
home. Memorials may be made to Marshall County Cancer Fund.
Howard J. Goss
March 20, 1910 - March 20, 1999
Howard J. GOSS, 89, Rochester, died 9:30 a.m. Saturday at ExtendaCare Nursing
Home, Rochester.
Born in Rochester to Obert and Margaret GOSS, he married Ethel Marie SLONAKER on
March 20, 1932 in Rochester. She died Jan. 16, 1999.
Mr. Goss was a farmer and owned and operated the O. S. Goss Gravel Pit,
Plymouth. Locally, he managed the bar at Elks Lodge 2120, and assisted his wife
and son in operating the Sportsmans Inn, both of Rochester. He was a member of
the First Presbyterian Church, Rochester. A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II,
he was a past member of the LeRoy Shelton American Legion and Lake Manitou
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, both of Rochester.
Survivors include one daughter, Joyce and husband Ron BAILLIEUL, Rochester; two
sons, Robert J. and wife Vecita GOSS, and David W. and wife Gaylo GOSS, all of
Rochester; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Edna WILSON, and three
brothers, Byron [GOSS], Raymond [GOSS] and Virgil GOSS.
Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester with
Rev. Rob CRYTZER officiating. Military graveside services conducted by the
American Legion and V.F.W. will be at Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may
call 5-8 p.m. today or one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the funeral
home. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Frances L. Drabenstott
Frances L. DRABENSTOTT, 83, 300 E. Fourth St., Apt 5H, Rochester, died 10
p.m. Sunday at her home.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.
Tuesday, March 23, 1999
Mary E. Wilhelm
Jan 18, 1918 - March 21, 1999
Mary E. WILHELM, 81, Peru, died 4:10 p.m. Sunday at Dukes Continuing Care
Center, Peru.
Born in Miami County to Paul R. and Olive Mae SMALLEY BOWMAN, she married Walter
D. WILHELM on Aug 11, 1940. He died Nov 3, 1985.
Mrs. Wilhelm was a homemaker and a member of Parkview United Methodist Church,
Peru, Ruth Chapter 120 Order of Eastern Star, and Order of the Amaranth.
Survivors include five sons, David and wife Marlene WILHELM, Frankfort, Michael
and wife Patsy WILHELM, Macy, Mark WILHELM, Perrysburg, Chris WILHELM, Peru, and
James WILHELM, Roanoke, Texas; one daughter, Linda and husband George SHULTZ,
Macy; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Paul [BOWMAN] and
Edward BOWMAN, both of Peru; three sisters, Bernice JOHNSON, Kokomo, Ernstine
GANGLOFF, Point Blank, Texas, and Wilma EINSELEN, Peru.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Paul [WILHELM] and Patrick WILHELM, two
sisters and one brother.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Parkview United Methodist Church, Peru, with
Rev. Nancy SCHOFF and Rev J. Robert CLARK officiating. Burial will be in Mt.
Hope Cemetery, Peru. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Eikenberry-Eddy
Funeral Home, 84 W. Main St., Peru, and one hour prior to services at the
church. There will be an Eastern Star service 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral
home
Wednesday, March 24, 1999
Thelma F. Culp
Thelma Fay CULP, 87, Fulton, died 4:35 p.m. Tuesday at Miller's Merry Manor,
Plymouth.
Arrangements are pending at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport.
Thursday, March 25, 1999
Thelma Fay Culp
Nov 19, 1911 - March 23, 1999
Thelma Fay CULP, 87, Fulton, died at 4:35 p.m. Tuesday at Miller's Merry Manor,
Plymouth.
Born in Cass County to Elmer and Frances MALOTT SKINNER, she married Harry Paul
CULP on Feb 4, 1931 in Logansport. He died May 17, 1985.
She was the owner and operator of a forzen custard store in Fulton. She worked
in Wards Department Store, and Olsons Department Store, and she was a district
manager for Studio Girl cosmetics. Her interests included flowers, gardening,
reading, traveling and camping.
Survivors include one son, Paul and wife Betty CULP, Macy; three daughters,
Wanda J. and husband Wally DINSMORE, Plymouth; Marilyn R. and husband Bill
BLACKETOR, South Bend; Joyce F. JOHNSON, Fulton; one sister, Ruby BEAN, Lebanon;
11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and
several nieces and nephews.
Preceding were one son, one grandson, two sisters and three brothers.
Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home,
Logansport. Rev. George HAPNER will officiate. Visitation is from 3-7 p.m.
Saturday and one hour before services Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be
in the Spring Creek Cemetery, Logansport.
Manuel C. Arriaga
June 28, 1945 - March 22, 1999
Manuel Cantero ARRIAGA, 53, 208 W. Walnut St., Akron, died at 11:59 p.m. Monday
at his home.
Born in Santiago Capitiro, Mexico, to Rafael Cantero and Elvira ARRIAGE, he
married Rosa Elvira ARRIAGA on April 1, 1970 in Santiago Capitiro, Mexico. She
survives.
He was a construction worker, and he had worked at the North Manchester Foundry.
Survivors include his wife and two sons, Manuel CANTERO and Gustavo CANTERO,
both of Akron.
Services were Tuesday evening at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. He will have
another service at Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico. He will be buried at Santiago
Capitiro Cemeterio, Santiago Capitiro, Guanajuato, Mexico.
Isabelle C. Byrd Pugh
March 24, 1999
Isabelle C. BYRD PUGH, 78, Rochester, died at 10:55 a.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn
Hospital.
Born in Francesville to Dr. E. H. and Valera SHIRTS BYRD, she married John T.
PUGH in Francesville. He survives.
She was a homemaker and a pianist. During World War II, she served as a guard at
Kingsbury Ordinance Plant while her husband was in the service.
She was a member of the First Christian Church, Rochester.
Surviving with her husband are three sons, George PUGH, John William PUGH, and
Philip PUGH; one brother, Dr. S. C. BYRD, Peru; and eight grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev.
Chris DODSON will officiate. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Friday and one hur
prior to services at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Rochester
Oddfellows Cemetery. Memorials should be made to Hope Hospice.
Frances Drabenstott
Nov 22, 1917 - March 21, 1999
Frances L. DRABENSTOTT, 81, 300 E. Fourth St., Apt. 5H, Rochester, died at 10
p.m. Sunday at her home.
She was born in Macy to H. Glen and Sarah E. SMITH CHAPIN. She moved to
Rochester from Claypool. She was a homemaker and a member of the Warsaw Eagles
Lodge, Warsaw.
Survivors include one son, Francis "Pete" Leon KELLEY, Warsaw; two
sisters, Mrs. Omer (Edna Mae) BEDFORD, Rochester; Mrs. Murrell (Rosalee) SUTTON,
Rochester; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one daught er, Cecil Louis MILLER,
1984; and one sister, Mrs. Ruth HUMMEL, 1978.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Rev.
David WELSH will officiate. Burial will be at the Plainview Cemetery, Macy, at a
later date. Visitation is from 9-11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Macy Christian Church.
D. Mignon Bahney
Jan 25, 1897 - March 24, 1999
D. Mignon BAHNEY, 102, Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, died at
12:47 p.m. at the Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester.
Born in Wabash County to Charles William and Amanda NICCUM ANDERSON, she married
Guy BAHNEY on April 1, 1951. He died Sept 9, 1971.
She attended Iowa State University and graduated from Manchester College. She
taught home economics at Culver and later served as Dean of Girls at Anderson
High School until her marriage.
They spent their winters in Florida and summers on Lake Manitou, and also
maintained an apartment in Akron when Mr. Bahney and his son Joe [BAHNEY]
operated Bahney Chevrolet Sales.
A resident of Peabody Retirement Community since 1981, she was a member of the
Akron United Methodist Church and the Rochester Garden Club.
Survivors include a step-daughter-in-law, Maxine BAHNEY, North Manchester; a
sister-in-law, Dorothy ANDERSON, Fort Wayne; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one step-son, three brothers and three sisters.
Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at the Peabody Chapel, North Manchester. Rev.
Stevan HALFLICH will officiate. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery,
North Manchester. Visitation is from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Peabody
Chapel, North Manchester.
Friday, March 26, 1999
Donald L. Keele
Donald L. KEELE, 66, 701 E. 10th St., Rochester, formerly of Argos, died
12:50 p.m. Thursday at his home.
Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
L. Mark Zartman
April 28, 1944 - March 25, 1999
L. Mark ZARTMAN, 54, rural Logansport, died at 4:32 p.m. Thursday at Logansport
Memorial Hospital.
Born in Fulton to Wayne and Ruth STANLEY ZARTMAN, He married Margaret E. HAPNER
on Aug. 18, 1963 in Roann. She survives.
Mr. Zartman was a retired farmer and mechanic.
Survivors include two daughters, Martha and husband Jerry STRAYER, and Wendy and
husband David WARD, all of Logansport; two sons, Wayne ZARTMAN, Fulton, and
Marcus ZARTMAN, Logansport; four grandchildren, Tiffany STRAYER, Destrae WARD,
Jesse [ZARTMAN] and Matthew ZARTMAN; his mother and stepfather, Ruth and Hugh
SMITH, Fulton; one aunt, Caroline McCROSKEY, Fulton.
He was preceded in death by his father on Jan. 25, 1954 and sister, Joan K.
KNIGHT, July 18, 1996.
Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton with Rev.
George HAPNER officiating. Burial will be in Fulton Cemetery. Friends may call
4-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Heart
Association.
Saturday, March 27, 1999
Donald L. Keele
June 13, 1932 - March 25, 1999
Donald Lee KEELE, 66, 701 E. 10th St., Rochester, formerly of Argos, died 12:50
p.m. Thursday at his home.
Born to Ralph and Mary HENSON KEELE in Litchfield, Ill., he married Betty Lou
LANGWOLF. They divorced in 1963. He later married Mary Louise SMITH HITTLE. She
died Jan 1, 1995, He married Joan M. CLAWSON on Aug 5, 1995 in Argos. She
survives.
Mr. Keele was a machinist for Midwest Spring Company, Mentone for 34 years until
retiring in 1998. He was a member of Argos Bible Church, where he was a trustee,
treasurer of his Sunday School class, head usher and chairman of the Missionary
committee. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean conflict aboard the aircraft
carrier USS Essex.
Survivors include one daughter, Catherine Susan and husband Ed McMICHAEL, Argos;
one son, David Allen and wife Susan KEELE, Kansas city, Kan; two stepdaughters,
Linda and husband David MARSHALL, Argos, and Melody and husband Mark GENTRY,
Rochester; two stepsons, Gary L. and wife Barb HITTLE, Argos, Charles E. CLAWSON
and fiance Dedra HERSHBERGER, North Manchester; five grandchildren; six
step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Nancy and
husband Carl HOWARD, Macy, Marilyn and husband Carl WILLIAMS, Logansport, and
Esther LIPE, Nokomis, Ill.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Roy [KEELE], Ralph [KEELE],
"Jr.", Warren [KEELE] and Charles [KEELE].
Services are 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Argos Bible Church with Rev. Mark FISHBURN
officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Brethren Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call
4-8 p.m. Saturday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, or one hour prior to services
on Sunday at the church. Memorials may be made to Marshall County Cancer Fund.
Monday, March 29, 1999
Joe W. Slone
May 19, 1927 - March 28, 1999
Joe W. SLONE, 71, Burket, died 2:15 a.m. Sunday at Kosciusko Community Hospital,
Warsaw.
Born to John and Judy POE SLONE in Prestonburg, Ky., he married Suellen SHEPLER
BUSENBURG on Nov. 10, 1961 in Silver Lake. She died July 28, 1987.
Mr. Slone was a machine operator retired from Gatke Corporation, Warsaw.
Survivors include three daughters, Peggy and husband Jim SMITH, Penny A. SLONE,
Burket, Debbie and husband Joe WHYBREW, Silver Lake. one son, Jason E. SLONE,
Burket; mother-In-law, Mary Jane JONES, Burket; one sister, Virginia SLONE,
Warsaw; one half sister, Daisy SLONE, Burket two half brothers, Clifford and
Isom SLONE.
He was preceded in death one sister, five brothers, and his stepmother, Ella
SLONE.
Graveside services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mentone Cemetery with Rev. Donald
POYSER officiating. There wffl be no visitation.
Jerry L. Knight
Jerry Lee KNIGHT, 56. 5011 E. 650 N., Rochester, died 8:15 p.m. Sunday at
Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Alice K Foust
Sept. 2,1911 - March 26,1999
Alice K. FOUST, 87, Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac, formerly of Kewanna,
died 8:30 p.m. Friday at the center.
Born to James and Emma MATHIAS DISINGER in Winamac, she married Norman W. FOUST
on April 21, 1928 in Winamac. He died June 12, 1988.
Mrs. Foust was a retired seamstress from Harris Manufacturing Company, Winamac.
She was a member of First Baptist Church, Tucson, Ariz., and she enjoyed
reading.
Survivors include three sons, David FOUST, Lake Bruce, Harold FOUST, Leiters
Ford. and Marion FOUST, Port Richey, Fla.; 13 grandchildren; 34
great-grandchildren; seven great- great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, one great-grandson, three brothers, and
two sisters.
Services were 10 a.m. today at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home Kewanna Chapel with
Rev. Cliff GANO offlciating. Burial will be in Bruce Lake Cemetery, Kewanna.
Friends called 4-8 p.m. Sunday and after 8 a.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Pulaski Health Care Center.
Mary A. Allman
Feb. 3, 1948 - March 27, 1999
Mary A. ALLMAN, 51, Winamac, died 5:03 a.m. Saturday at Pulaski Memorial
Hospital, Winamac.
Born to Eugene and Cora M. PLOTHOW CLARK, she married Eric L. ALLMAN on Sept. 9,
15, 1972 in Bunker Hill. He survives.
Mrs. Allman was house manager for Pulaski County Developmental Services. She was
a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Lake Bruce. She enjoyed
watching her family race at the Shady Hill Speedway, fishing and crocheting. She
was a 1966 graduate of Maconaquah High School.
Survivors include her father; four daughters, Michelle MILLER, Indianapolis,
Meane WOLFE, Lebanon, Erica DAY and Ruth ALLMAN, both of Winamac; three sons,
Mike ALLMAN, Rochester, Mark ALLMAN, Indianapolis, and John ALLMAN. Winamac; I0
grandchildren: two brothers, Edward CLARK, Peru, and Robert CLARK, Graham,
Texas; one sister, Kay ELLARS, Bunker Hill. She was preceded in death by her
mother.
Services are 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home Kewanna Chapel
with Rev. Bob DIXON officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lake
Bruce. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. today and after 8 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral
home. Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Foundation.
Catherine V. Porter
Oct. 22, 1930 - March 28, 1999
Catherine Victoria PORTER, 68, Mulberry Lutheran Home, Mulberry, formerly of
Rochester and Kokomo, died 5:31 a.m. Sunday at the home.
Bom to Victor J. and Anna Catherine MURPHY BECHELLI in Columbus, she married
Robert R. PORTER on May 13, 1950 in Kokomo. He died April 18, 1996.
Mrs. Porter was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester.
Survivors include one son, William J. PORTER, Rochester-, one daughter, Tina and
husband Stan LITTLE, Mulberry: two grandchildren, Brianne and Kenton LITTLE, two
brothers, Norman W. and wife Margaret BECHELLI, Elizabeth TOWN, and Frederick J.
"Fritz" and wife Betty BECHELLI, Muncie. two sisters, Mildred PELLEY,
Columbus, and Mary Ann HULS, Carmel.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother.
Services are 5 p.m. Wednesday at Fenn & Shirley Mortuary, Colonial Chapel,
1315 W. Lincoln Road, Kokomo, with Rev. Francis I. KILCLINE officiating. Private
burial will be Thursday at Albright Cemetery, Kokomo. Friends may call 2 p.m. to
time of services on Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer
Society, Howard County Unit, 1150 S. Dixon Road, Kokomo, Ind.46902.
Tuesday, March 30, 1999
Bruce L. Heyde
Aug. 17, 1958 - March 20, 1999
Bruce Leckrone HEYDE, 40, Greenwood, formerly of Warsaw, died 2:15 a.m. Sunday
at Regency Place Nursing Home, Greenwood. He died of cancer following a 10 month
illness.
Born to Dr. Russell L. and Patricia LECKRONE HEYDE in Warsaw. he married Cristi
L. HANSEN on Nov. 28, 1981 In Kokomo. She survives.
Mr. Heyde was manager of 84 Lumber Company, Greenwood. He was employed at the
company since 1982 and had worked at stores in Richmond, Ky., and Radcliff, Ky.
He was a 1977 graduate of Warsaw High School and a 1981 graduate of Indiana
University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in business. He was a member of
the Camp Knox Masonic Lodge, Radcliff, Ky.
Survivors include one son, Brad A. HEYDE, Lexington, Ky.: two daughters, Lauren
A. HEYDE and Ashley B. HEYDE, both at home; his parents, Warsaw; a brother, Lee
L. HEYDE, Warsaw, three sisters, Rebecca A. HEYDE SCHAEFER, Fort Wgiyne, Dr.
Jane L. HEYDE COPLEN, Warsaw, and Ann M. HEYDE HARMAN, Claypool. Services are
10:30 a.m. Thursday at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Burial will be in
Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Friends may call from 4-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the
funeral home, followed by a Masonic service at 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be made
to the Bruce L. Heyde Memorial Children's Educational Trust, c/o Heyde Law
Offices. PC. Trustee, 1822 E. Center St., Warsaw, Ind. 46580.
Elmer L. Ledger
May 18, 1927 - March 29, 1999
Elmer Lee LEDGER, 71, 514 N. Paradise Drive, Rochester, died 1:42 p.m. Monday at
his home.
Born to Elmer Ross and Ethel RICHEY LEDGER in Borger, Texas, he married Thelma
J. PUTMAN on May 19, 1979 in Tyler, Texas. She survives.
Mr. Ledger was a U.S. Army veteran retiring March 31, 1971 with 20 years of
service. He earned the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device, the
Bronze Star Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, the
Army Commendation Medal and the Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Clusters,
and a Good Conduct Medal Clasp with three and four loops.
He was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars and a
lifetime mcmber of the Disabled American Veterans.
Survivors include one son, Ross LEDGER, El Paso, Texas; four step-sons, Henry
and wife Virginia STOCK, Merrillville, Jon and Wife Shelia STOCK, Indianapolis,
Charles and wife Laurie STOCK, Homer, Alaska, and David and wife Karen STOCK,
Portage; one stepdaughter, Judy and husband Larry UNDERWOOD, Hebron; 11
grandchildren; 11 great- grandchldren.
He was preceded in death by one brother, William Franklin LEDGER in 1994, one
stepson, Richard STOCK in 1986 and one stepbrother, John NOBLITT in 1986.
Burial and full military rites will be conducted by the U.S. Army at 11 a.m.
Thursday at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, El Paso, Texas. Friends may call 4-8
p.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Memorials may be made
to D.A.V., American Leglon or V.F.W.
Jerry L. Knigbt Sr.
May 17, 1942 - March 28, 1999
Jerry Lee KNIGHT Sr., 56, 5011 East 650 North, died 8:15 p.m. Sunday at Woodlawn
Hospital, Rochester.
Born to Charles E. and Thelma McGOWEN KNIGHT in Rochester, he married Barbara E.
SHIREMAN on Nov. 30, 1963 in Rochester. She survives.
Mr. Knight was a welder at SafeWay Steel, Rochester and was a self employed
truck driver.
Survivors include his mother, Thelma EWEN, Rochester; two daughters, Tammy Lynn
MATHIAS, Rochester, and Pamela and husband Frank FUGATE, Rochester; one son,
Jerry and wife Angie KNIGHT Jr., Rochester; six grand-children; two sisters,
Linda and husband Allen GROVER, Rochester, Cindy and husband Carol PRICE, Dover,
Tenn.; one brother, Charles S. KNIGHT, Kewanna.
Graveside services are at noon Thursday at Citizens Cemetexy Rochester, with
Rev. Rod RUBERG officiating. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Hartzler
Funeral Home, Akron.
Gary E. McIntire
Feb. 5. 1954 - March 30, 1999
Gary E. McINTIRE, 45, Logansport. died 12:25 a.m. today at his home.
He was born to Leo Jr. and Lora MURPHY McINTIRE in Logansport.
Mr. McIntire was a distributor for Tri-Star Distributors Logansport. He was a
member of National Modified Midget Association.
Survivors include three sons Eric A. McINTIRE, Monticello, Brandon M. McINTIRE,
Terre Haute and Shannon M. McINTIRE, West Lafayette; one brother, R. Dwayne
McINTIRE, Logansport: two uncles Phillip and wife Mary Ann McINTIRE, Logansport,
and Wayne McINTIRE, New Port Richey, Fla.; one aunt, Ellis ROSE, New Port
Richey, Fla.; several other aunts and uncles.
Services are 7 p.m. Friday McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport,
with Rev. Michael L. WILLIAMS officiating. There will be a private burial.
Friends may call 3-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to
Cass County Cancer Society.
Wednesday, March 31, 1999
Evadean M. Deardorff
Evadean M. DEARDORFF, 90, 1213 Lakeshore Drive, Rochester, died 7:45 p.ml
Tuesday at her home.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.
Irene E. Benedict
Irene E. BENEDICT, 86, Denver, died 8:28 p.m. Tuesday at Dukes Memorial
Hospital, Peru.
Arrangements are pending at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.
John D. Boone
Nov. 4, 1934 - March 31, 1999
John D. BOONE, 64, Pierceton, died 2:40 a.m. today at his home.
Born to John E. and Eunice RICHARDSON BOONE in Anderson, he married Wanda
COLLINS on Feb 25, 1990 in Anderson. She survives.
Mr. Boone was a tool and die maker at Fisher-Guide, Anderson, for 34 years. He
retired in 1991. He was a member of United Auto Workers Union 663, Anderson,
Elks Lodge 802, Warsaw, and Indiana Air National Guard for five years.
Survivors include five daughters, Tambi and husband Bill JONES, Goshen, Teresa
and husband Robert LOCKHART, Franton, Tracy and husband Rick SMITH, Elwood,
Beverly and husband Mike JAMESON, Alexandria, and Leslie BOONE, Elwood; one son,
Eric and wife Pam BOONE, Elwood; one stepdaughter, Annette RUFF, Anderson; one
stepson, Michael and wife Linda BAKER, Chesterfield; 10 grandchildren; two
step-grandsons; two brothers, David and wife Rhonda BOONE, Houston, Texas,
Michael BOONE, Bloomington.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Elizabeth [BOONE] and one granddaughter.
Services at a later date will be private at Silver Creek Cemetery, Silver Lake.
Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, and 4-8
p.m. Friday at Robert D. Loose funeral Home North Chapel, Alexandria.
Bernice Hively
Dec 14, 1915 - March 30, 1999
Bernice HIVELY, 83, North Manchester, died 6 a.m. Tuesday at her home.
Born to Edward and Ethel L. CRIPE RAUTENKRANZ in Silver Lake, she married George
Lawrence HIVELY on July 16, 1971. He survives.
Mrs. Hively was a second grade teacher at Chippewa and Metro Schools retiring
after 20 years of service. She graduated from Laketon High School in 1933 and
from Manchester College. She was a member of the Wabash County Retired Teachers
Association, the Wabash County Cancer Survivors Club, and West Manchester Church
of the Brethren.
Survivors include one daughter, Janis and husband Tom LECKRONE, North
Manchester; two stepsons, Larry HIVELY, Roann, and Kenneth HIVELY, Wabash; one
stepdaughter, Joann and husband Paul ZINTSMASTER, Roann; four grandchildren;
eight step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; 17 step-great-grandchildren;
one brother, Donald RAUTENKRANZ, Richland Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother.
Services are 10 a.m. Friday at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester
Chapel with Rev. Joan DEETER and Rev. David ROGERS officiating. Burial will be
in Pleasant Hkll Cemetery, North Manchester. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Wabash County Cancer Society.
Thursday, April 1, 1999
Evadean M. Deardorff
Jan. 2, 1909 - March 30, 1999
Evadean M. DEARDORFF, 90, 1213 Lakeshore Drive, Rochester, died 7:47 p.m. at her
home.
Born to George LeRoy and Jane Elizabeth BECK HALTERMAN in Richland Township, she
married Harold M. DEARDORFF on May 28, 1938 in South Bend. He died Sept. 29,
1972
Mrs. Deardorff was a teacher for 41 years in Fulton and Wabash Counties. She was
a graduate of Richland Center High School and Manchester College, a member of
Trinity United Methodist Church, Rochester, Indiana Retired Teachers Association
and the National Education Association.
Survivors include one sister, Margaret E. NEWMAN, Rochester; one brother, Otis
and wife Adlene HALTERMAN, Rochester; two sisters-in-law, Eileen PETERSON,
Rochester, and Mary HALTERMAN, South Bend, several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, four brothers and one nephew.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester,
with Rev. Don BRENNEMAN officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F.
Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may
be made to the charity of one's choice.
Irene E. Benedict
Jan. 30, 1913 - March 30, 1999
Irene E. BENEDICT, 86, Denver, died 8:28 p.m. Tuesday at Dukes Memorial
Hospital, Peru.
Born to Clarence S. and Lanta V. WOLFE BRANDT in Willshire, Ohio, she married
William A. BENEDICT. He preceded in death.
Mrs. Benedict was a homemaker and a member of Denver Baptist Church. For many
years she was a waitress at the Patio Restaurant, Peru, and a home healthcare
provicer. She graduated from Rockford High School, Rockford, Ohio in 1931 and
Fort Wayne Business College, Fort Wayne.
Survivors include her daughters, Carole Jean and husband Wally TOWNSEND, Twelve
Mile, Janet S. and husband Fred OGLE, Akron, Judith A. and husband Gean
KOWALSKI, Riverside, Calif., Diana R. and husband John LIVENGOOD, Denver, land
Cheryl E. and husband Dan KRAUS, Valrico, Fla; One son, David R. BENEDICT,
Denver; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one half-brother, Elihu M.
DAVISON, St. Petersburg, Fla.; four step-great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandsons.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul E. [BRANDT] and Waldo B. BRANDT,
two half-brothers, Lewis G. [DAVISON] and Gale DAVISON.
Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver with Rev. Judy
ADAMS officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery, Denver. Friends may call
2-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Louise Mikesell
Louise MIKESELL, 89, Miller's Merry Manor, Peru, formerly of Rochester, died
9:25 a.m. today at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester
Gene Hammond
Gene HAMMOND, 74, Akron, died 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Bronson Hospital,
Kalamazoo, Mich., after a flying accident.
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Robert M. Scott
Robert M. SCOTT, 79, Lake Bruce, died Wednesday at Valley Hospital, Las
Vegas, Nev.
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler-Metzger Funeral Homes, Inc., Kewanna
Chapel.
Paulette Detwiler
Paulette DETWILER, 84, Argos, died 2:05 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital,
Rochester.
Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Friday, April 2, 1999
Willard Roberts
Oct. 10, 1927 - April 1, 1999
Willard ROBERTS, 71, Peru, died 1.05 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Hospital,
Kokomo.
Born to Claude and Bessie AUSTIN ROBERTS in Silver Point, Tenn., he married
Shirley DOAN on April 2, 1946. She died Oct. 25, 1996.
Mr. Roberts worked at Peru Foundry for 34 years until retirement.
Survivors include one son, Jack and wife Katherine ROBERTS, Peru; one daughter,
Susan and husband Lloyd RICH, Rochester, four grandsons, Ron and wife Andi
ROBERTS, Chris CORRELL, David RICH, Michael RICH, all of Rochester; two
granddaughters, Corrina and husband Chris MALOTT and Carrie CORRELL, all of
Rochester; three great-grandchildren, Ross [MALOTT], Tyler [MALOTT] and Braxton
MALOTT, all of Rochester: two sisters, Ruth DOBBS, Sterling Heights, Mich., and
Rubye HERD, Silver Point, Tenn.; 29 nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, C.D. [ROBERTS] and Fletcher
[ROBERTS] and an infant brother, and one sister, Imogene [ROBERTS], and two
nephews.
Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru with Rev.
Cannus SPARKS officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Friends
may call 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Paulette Detwiler
Feb. 4, 1945 - March 31, 1999
Paulette DETWILER, 54, Argos, died 2:05 p.m. March 31, 1999 at Woodlawn
Hospital, Rochester.
Born to Arthur G. and Allie KELSO McGEE, she married Robert "Bob" E.
DETWILER on June 2, 1967 in Nappanee. He survives.
Mrs. Detwiler was a school bus driver for Argos Community Schools for 23 years.
She raised AKC boxer pups and enjoyed working on the family farm. She was a
member of Rochester Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Rochester.
Survivors include one daughter, Connie and husband Dana GUNTER, Tippecanoe; two
sons, Brent and wife Rebecca DETWILER, Corning, N.Y., and Timothy and wife Sarah
DETWILER, Tippecanoe; four grandchildren, Kendra [GUNTER] and Ryan GUNTER,
Jessica [DETWILER] and Cody DETWILER; five sisters, Patricia and husband Jerry
REDDING, Alma, Ark., Garnett and husband Ed ORMAN, Mountain View, Ark., Lucille
MORGAN, Colt, Ark., Dorothy and husband Sonny MORRIS, Greenwood, Ark., and
Elizabeth SHATWELL, Ozark, Ark.; three brothers, Gary and wife Faye McGEE,
Argos, Jimmy and wife Martha SMITH, Colt, Ark., and Leon and wife Hazel McGEE,
Gasville, Ark.; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Arthur SMITH in 1988.
There will be a memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's
Witnesses, Rochester with speakers Bruce ORMAN and Lenon HARRIS. A private
burial service will be at Argos Maple Grove Cemetery at a later date. There is
no visitation. Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, is in charge of arrangements.
Gene L. Hammond
April 27, 1924 - March 31, 1999
Gene L. HAMMOND, 74, Akron, and part time resident of Barbee Lake, died 5:30
p.m. Wednesday at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, Mich., as a result of a
flying accident in Elkhart County.
Born to John and Nellie BRADWAY HAMMOND in Fulton County, he married Norma L.
SWIHART on Aug. 10, 1971 in Ohio. She survives.
Mr. Hammond was retired from GTE. He was a realtor with Tri Oaks Realty, North
Manchester, and most recently worked at Rozella Ford Golf Course, Warsaw. A
World War II veteran, he was a member of the American Legion, and Masonic Lodge,
both in Rochester, and the Scottish Rite, Fort Wayne. He was a member of Zion
Lutheran Church, North Manchester. and the Experimental Aviation Association,
Nappanee.
Survivors include one daughter, Monica and husband Stacey COLLINGS, Nappanee,
two sons, Brent and wife Cheryl HAMMOND, Maryland, and Terry and wife Rachel
HAMMOND, Fort Wayne: five grandchildren; two brothers, Merle HAMMOND, Arkansas,
and Bill and wife Deloris HAMMOND, Angola; one sister, Helen FERGUSON, South
Carolina.
He was preceded in death by one daughter and one brother.
Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Jeff
HAWKINS officiating. Burial will be in Akron Cemetery where the American Legion
will conduct graveside services. Friends may call 2-8 p.m. Saturday at the
funeral home.
Louise A. Mikesell
Nov. 28, 1909 - April 1, 1999
Louise Anna MIKESELL, 89, Miller's Merry Manor, Peru, formerly of Rochester,
died 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.
Born to Louis and Mary E. TRIBBETT ZIMMERMAN in Carroll County, she married
Oliver R. MIKESELL on Oct. 22, 1927 in Logansport. He died Feb. 17, 1981.
Mrs. Mikesell was a member of Liberty Neighbors Club and Friendship Club, and .
formerly attended Kewanna Baptist Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Lou Ann and husband Norman BRITT, Elkhart,
Esther and husband Kenneth BLEDSOE, Russiaville, and Frances and husband Anton
BOUNDS, Houston, Texas; four. sons, David [MIKESELL] of Marion, Marvin [MIKESELL]
of Kewanna, and Clifford [MIKESELL] and Lawrence [MIKESELL], both of Rochester:
24 grandchildren: 31 great-grandchildren: three great-great-grandchildren; two
sisters, Betty MURRAY, Bowling Green, Fla., and Mary Alice CORRAL, Peru: four
brothers, Robert ZIMMERMAN, Peru, Raymond [ZIMMERMAN], Stockton, Calif., Earl
[ZIMMERMAN], Arcadia, and William [ZIMMERMAN], Bowling Green, Fla.; one half
sister, Mrs. Frances GABRIEL, Key West, Fla.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, Irvin [ZIMMERMAN], Warren [ZIMMERMN],
Joseph [ZIMMERMAN] and Louis [ZIMMERMAN], one sister, Eva HEDGE, and two infant
daughters.
Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Rev. Brian SEWELL officiating. Burial will be in IOOF Cemetery, Rockfield.
Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to services on Saturday at
the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund.
William "Art" Smith
May 6, 1948 - April 1, 1999
William "Art" SMITH, 50, Kewanna, died at 4:10 p.m. Thursday at his
home.
Born to William C. and Margie DREUX SMITH in Chicago, Ill., he married Mary Ann
JOSETTI on March 27, 1971 in Chicago, Ill. She survives.
Mr. Smith was a U.S. Mail carier at Irving Park Post Office, Chicago, Ill. A
U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, he was a member of Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post 2978, Chicago, Ill. He graduated from Lakeview High School,
Chicago, and was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, Kewanna.
Survivors include one son, Charles and wife Janine SMITH, Kewanna; one daughter,
Amy Marie SMITH, Chicago, Ill.; one brother, Joseph SMITH, Linderhurst. Ill.,;
one sister, Cindy WARD, Chicago, Ill., one granddaughter, Taylor Marie SMITH;
one grandson, Michael SMITH; his mother, Chicago, Ill.; several nieces and
nephews
He was preceded in death by one son, his father and father-in-law.
Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic Church, Kewanna with Rev. Alan
COX officiating. Burial and graveside military service will be in Rochester IOOF
Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Monday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home
Kewanna Chapel. There will be a Scripture Service 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral
home. Memorials may be made to Pulaski County Hospice. Family message:
"Gone fishing."
Caden D. Stouder
Nov. 11, 1997 - March 31, 1999
Caden Dallas STOUDER, 16 1/2 months, Warsaw, died unexpectedly at 3:15 p.m.
Wednesday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
He was born to Jeff and Rene RICH STOUDER in Warsaw. They survive.
Survivors include two brothers, Derek [STOUDER] and Matthew Eby [STOUDER], both
at home; maternal grandparents, Lloyd and Eunice RICH, Rochester; paternal
grandparents. Dallas and Mary STOUDER, Tippecanoe; several aunts and uncles.
Services are at noon Saturday at Etna Green Church of Christ with Rev. Del
STILES and Rev. Steve HENTON officiating. Burial will follow in Etna Green
Cemetery. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to the time of services on Saturday at
the church. Memorials may be made to March of Dimes.
Robert M. Scott
Sept. 23, 1919 - March 31, 1999
Robert Mills SCOTT, 79, Lake Bruce, died Wednesday at Valley Hospital, Las
Vegas, Nev.
Born to Frank S. and Georgi MILLS SCOTT in Kewanna, he married Arlene BILLERBECK
on March 31, 1943 at Camp Davis, Wilmington, N.C. She survives.
Mr. Scott lived in Kewanna and Lake Bruce, spending his winters in Las Vegas,
Nev. He owned and operated Scotts Toggery for more than 30 years, following in
the family business from the early 1900's. He started Bo's Marine in 1958, which
continues to operate today as one of the oldest Evinrude dealers in the U.S. He
was a licensed real estate agent for over 20 years, and opened Rob Scott Realty
with his son in Las Vegas. He graduated from Kewanna High School in 1937 and was
a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity at Indiana University, Blgomington. He
was a U.S. Army and Air Force veteran of World War II. He was a member of
Rochester Lodge 75, Free and Accepted Masons, Order of Eastern Star, 32nd Degree
Scottish Rite of South Bend, Zelzah Temple in Las Vegas, American Legion, Moose
Lodge, Indiana Sheriff's Association, chartered member of the Elks, sponsor of
both Ducks and Turkeys Unlimited, and a member of the United Methodist Church.
Survivors include one son, Robert "Bo" and wife Sally SCOTT; one
grandson, Shane SCOTT and fiance Liza MAEBARA: one brotherin-law, Herbert and
wife Sheri BILLERBECK, all of Las Vegas, Nev.; nieces, Gail HIGGINS, Elettsville,
Candy ORNDORFF, Melbourne, Fla.; nephews, Hal BILLERBECK, Orlando, Fla., Chad
BILLERBECK, Trent BILLERBECK, Ryan BUTLER, all of Las Vegas, and Berry WALDEN,
Everett, Wash.; two great-nephews and three great-nieces of Indiana and Florida.
Services are 1:30 p.m. Monday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home Kewanna Chapel
with Rev. Bob STORY and Rev. Jerry GIBSON officiating. Burial and military
graveside services will be at Citizens IOOF Cemetery, Kewanna. Friends may call
4-8 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to time of services on Monday at the funeral
home. A Masonic Memorial Service will be 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to the Shrine Children's Burn Unit, the
Cancer Society, or the charity of one's choice.
Gladys L. Patton
June 29, 1915 - March 31, 1999
Gladys L. PATTON, 83, Peru, formerly of Kokomo, died 11 p.m. Wednesday at Chase
Center, Logansport.
Born to William Emmett and Tressa KINZIE BUSKIRK in Cass County, she married
John O. PATTON on Dec. 15, 1935 in Hoover. He died Dec. 9, 1987.
Mrs. Patton was a homemaker, an Avon dealer for 13 years, and secretary and
member of Kokomo Church of the Brethren.
Survivors include two sons, Larry L. PATTON, Peru, Joseph E. PATTON, Mesa,
Ariz.; two daughters, Susan Diane WATSON, Apache Junction, Ariz., and Dawnita K.
NUTTER, Kokomo; 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marjorie ROBBINS, Logansport. and Wilda
CRIPPEN, Fort Wayne: one brother, Gerald BUSKIRK, Logansport.
She was preceded in death by one sister Donna M. CRULL.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev. Robin
Wentworth MAYER officiating. Burial will be in Corinth Cemetery, Twelve Mile.
Friends may call 3-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Saturday, April 3, 1999
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Monday, April 5, 1999
Ruth A. Madsen
Ruth A. MADSEN, 92, Winamac, died 9:35 p.m. Sunday at Pulaski Health Care
Center, Winamac.
Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home Kewanna Chapel.
Florence E. Hagenbush
July 8, 1927 - April 5, 1999
Florence Elizabeth HAGENBUSH, 71, South Bend, formerly of Argos, died 8 a.m.
today at her home.
Born to Eric and Agnes JOHNSON CARLSON in Minneapolis, Minn., she married Robert
LeRoy HAGENBUSH on March 19, 1949 in Minneapolis. He died May 29, 1997.
Mrs. Hagenbush, a homemaker, retired from Kroger's Ireland Road store in 1966.
She was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Plymouth. Her hobbies included
reading, puzzles and flower gardens.
Survivors include one daughter, Cheryl HAGENBUSH, South Bend; one son, Richard
HAGENBUSH, South Bend, and his fiance Amy HEYBOER, Knox; one granddaughter,
Karen and husband Thomas EDWARDS, Mentone; one great-grandshon, Colton EDWARDS,
Mentone; one sister, Edith CARLSON, and one brother, Evert CARLSON, both of
Minneapolis.
She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant daughter, Christy [HAGENBUSH],
and a son, Robert [HAGENBUSH] in 1987.
Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Rev. Peter
WARDLOW officiating. Burial will be in Argos Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may
call 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and one hour before services Thursday at the funeral
home. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.
Tuesday, April 6, 1999
Charles A. Long
Charles A. LONG, 79, 1215 Pontiac St., Rochester, died 6:20 a.m. today at
ExtendaCare, Rochester.
Arrangements are pending with Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Ruth A. Madson
Funeral services for Ruth A. MADSEN, 92, are 1 p.m. Thursday at the Kewanna
Church of Christ.
Rev. Ron PRILLIMAN, Heritage Christian Church, Mooresville, will officiate
assisted by Rev. Cliff GANO, Kewanna Church of Christ. Burial will be in
Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Kewanna. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and one
hour prior to services on Thursday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna.
Pall bearers will include three great-nephews, Brian E. Van DUYNE, Logansport,
Shane E. Van DUYNE, Fort Wayne, Michael G. PASCHEN, Rochester, personal friends
Larry STOUT and Terrell HOOVER of Winamac and Dr. Glenn D. BUELL, Kansas City.
Memorials may be made to Kewanna Church of Christ.
Born to William B. and Tina B. MEYERS WHARTON in DaKalb County, Ill., she
married Rev. Henry F. BULGER on July 24, 1930. He died July 4, 1959. On Dec. 29,
1965, she married Rev. Meyer A. MADSEN. He died March 1, 1988.
Mrs. Madsen was manager of the Kewanna Garment Factory, and after 13 years at
the Rice Corp., Winamac, she retired in 1968. Until 1998, a seamstress, she
considered alterations her profession and tie-making her hobby. Mrs. Madsen and
her husbands served in 25 area Christian churches.
Survivors include two sisters, Esther A. LAKE, North Judson, and Elsie E.
TURNER, Rochester; five nieces; one nephew; and many great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Marion M. WHARTON on Feb 25, 1949 and
Harlan A. WHARTON on March 26, 1999.
Wednesday, April 7, 1999
Betty R. Long
May 31, 1918 - April 6, 1999
Betty Ross LONG, 80, Logansport, died 4:45 a.m. Tuesday at Miller's Merry Manor,
Logansport.
Born to William Clinton and Marvel JACMAN OSBORNE in Logansport, she married
Keith Marshal LONG on June 22, 1940 in Logansport. He died Dec 17, 1970.
Mrs. Long was employed by Hildebrandt Corporation.
Survivors include two daughters, Susie and husband Jerry BALDINI, Logansport,
and Tamara and husband Hal BROOKS, Rochester; six grandchildren, Jayme [BROOKS]
and Kyle BROOKS, Jennifer CURRAN Tony [BALDINI], Angie [BALDINI] and Brad
BALDINI; four great-grandchildren, Garrett [BALDINI] and Madison BALDINI, Jacob
[CURRAN], and Joseph CURRAN; several nieces and nephews survive.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Mildred PULLEN.
Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Kroeger Funeral Home, Logansport with Rev. Donald
RUHL officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Logansport. Friends may
call from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to
Miller's Merry Manor Activity Fund.
Elmer E. Griffin
Oct 4, 1914 - April 5, 1999
Elmer "Grif" E. GRIFFIN, 84, Cape Coral, Fla., formerly of Culver,
died 5:30 a.m. Monday at Coral Trace Nursing Home, Cape Coral, Fla.
Born to Dale and Susan KARR GRIFFIN in Flat River, Mo., he married Sally A.
KELLER. She survives in Cape Coral.
Mr. Griffin was a teacher at Port Charlotte High school for 10 years, and
resided in Cape Coral for 13 years. He graduated Creighton University in 1938
and joined the Army that year.
He retired from the U.S. Army in 1959 and earned a masters degree at Purdue
University. He was a member of the American Legion.
Graveside services are at 11 a.m. Friday at Riverside Memorial Cemetery,
Monterey, where military rites will be conducted. There will be no visitation.
Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of choice. The Bonine Funeral Home
of Culver is in charge of arrangements.
Charles A. Long
Dec 21, 1919 - April 6, 1999
Charles A. LONG, 79, 1215 Pontiac St., Rochester, died 6:20 a.m. Tuesday at
ExtendaCare, Rochester.
Born to Orville J. and Mary PETERSON LONG in Talma, he married Elsie J. BISH on
Aug 4, 1945 in Fulton. She survives.
Mr. Long was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired as a supervisor from Sonoco
Products, Akron, after 30 years. He was a trustee and deacon at First Baptist
Church.
Survivors include two sons, Donald R. and wife Teryl LONG, Peru, and Thomas J.
and wife Laurie LONG, Rochester; five grandsons, Jason [LONG], Joshua [LONG],
Daniel [LONG], Nathaniel [LONG] and Jordan LONG, all of Rochester; four
brothers, Orville and wife Myrella LONG, Bradenton, Fla., Merle and wife Nora
LONG, Jeffersonville, Harold and wife Mona LONG, Canton, Mich., Donald and wife
Donna LONG, Perrysburg, Ohio; three sisters, Clara and husband Alvin FINNEY,
Rochester, Erma COPELAND, Rochester and Carol and husband Wendel AZBELL, North
Vernon; several nieces and nephews.
Services are at 11 a.m. Friday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester with
Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to services on Friday at
the funeral home. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Elevator Fund.
Thursday, April 8, 1999
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Friday, April 9, 1999
Jennifer K. Overmyer
Memorial services for Jennifer K. OVERMYER will be conducted at 2 p.m.
Tuesday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home. Ms Overmyer, 44, died at her home
in Indianapolis on Jan 20, 1999.
The Rev. Junior BOSE will officiate at the rites, following which members of the
family will receive friends. Family members, with the Rev. Bose, will hold
private committal services at the I.O.O.F. cemetery Tuesday morning.
The Jennifer Kingery Overmyer Memorial Fund has been established by her parents
to benefit the libraries of the Rochester Community School Corporation.
Donations should be made to the Northern Indiana Community Foundation,
identified for her fund and mailed to the Foundation at P.O. Box 441,
Logansport, IN 46947.
The daughter of Jack K. and Margery H. OVERMYER, Jenny was born in Rochester on
Sept 25, 1954. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1973 and from Indiana
University.
At the time of her death she owned and operated Publications Plus, a home-based
desktop publishing company. Before forming that business, she was employed six
years by the Indianapolis public ralations firm of Burnison and Martello. She
had lived in Indianapolis for most of the past 20 years except for a few years
in Mechanicsburg.
She was a varsity cheerleader while an RHS student and was a lifelong swimming
enthusiast who was a lifeguard and swimming instructor at the Rochester City
Pool in the 1970s. She enjoyed music, water sports, reading and her two cats.
Besides her parents, she is survived by three sisters, Laura O. NELSON, Howe;
Elizabeth and husband Gary MADLEM and Sarah O. and husband W. S. WILSON, of
Rochester; two nephews, Jack A. OLDROYD, Elkhart, and Luke R. WILSON, Rochester;
a niece, Hannah J. O. WILSON, Rochester; a step-grandmother, Vivian OVERMYER,
Rochester; three aunts, June BRINKROEGER, Scottsdale, Ariz.; Jean H. HARPER,
Naples, Fla., and Joann and husband Milton MEIGS, Lake Bluff, Ill., and eight
cousins.
Preceding in death were her paternal grandparents, Charles and Edyth OVERMYER,
Rochester; maternal grandparents, Milo and Florence HODSON, South Bend; two
uncles, Richard HODSON in 1977 and William BRINKROEGER in 1981, and a nephew,
Robert Michael NELSON, in 1989.
Saturday, April 10, 1999
N. Helen Terrell
Dec 22, 1914 - April 8, 1999
N. Helen (CRAWFORD) TERRELL, 84, Anderson, died Thursday at Countryside Manor
Healthcare, Anderson.
Born in Westport, she lived in Akron for 30 years before moving to Anderson. She
was a homemaker.
She graduated from high school in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. She was a member of the
South Anderson United Methodist Church, the Eastern Star Chapter 69, North
Manchester, White Shrine, Palomino Horse Breeders of America, Prayer Line of
South Anderson UMC, Busy Seniors and United Methodist Women.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, James and Patty MOORE, Jr.,
Anderson; two daughters and sons-in-law, Paula and Don ADAMS, Elkhart; Nancy and
Larry BROADY, Carthage; one sister, Phyllis WRIGHT, Thermal, Calif.; three
grandchildren, Pamela ANDERSON, Anderson; Jama JAMESON, Anderson; Jeffrey ADAMS,
Elkhart; one great-grandson, Derek ADAMS, Elkhart; one aunt, Irene BEMISH,
Anderson; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar "Red" TERRELL in 1986;
one granddaughter, Beth Ann ADAMS; and one sister, Madonna BURROWS.
Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home, Anderson. Rev.
Tim WILBUR will officiate. Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral
home. Burial will be at Anderson Memorial Park. Memorial contributions can be
made to the Ronald McDonald House or to South Anderson UMC building fund.
Monday, April 12, 1999
Edith M. Brady
July 9, 1923 - April 9, 1999
Edith Mae BRADY, 75, Kewanna, died Friday at ExtendaCare, Winamac.
Born to Joseph and Rose HOWARD DENNY in Monterey, she married Joseph F. BRADY on
Feb 21, 1940. He died Jan 19, 1998.
Mrs. Brady was a homemaker and a member of Kewanna Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles.
Survivors include one daughter, Martie and husband Doran COLLINS, Kewanna; two
sons, Walter [BRADY], Rochester, and Leslie [BRADY], Kewanna; seven
grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one brother, George DENNY, Peru; two
half-sisters, Jo Ann CLINGER, Leiters Ford , and Carol MORNINGSTAR, Tippecanoe;
two half-brothers, Jim [DENNY] and Carl DENNY.
She was preceded in death by one brother.
Private services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home Kewanna
Chapel with Rev. Todd WILSON officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill
Cemetery, Lake Bruce. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to ExtendaCare, Winamac.
Howard C. Paxton
June 17, 1926 - April 11, 1999
Howard Clair PAXTON, 72, 1607 Idlewild Drive, Rochester, died 12:35 p.m. Sunday
at his home.
Born to Harmon and Lidia CURWIN PAXTON in Coldwater, Mich., he married Peggy
Joan HOUSTON on March 19, 1956 in Wabash. She survives at home.
Mr. Paxton retired in 1987 from Young Door, Plymouth, after 25 years of service
and had worked at B. Walters Company, Wabash. He attended the Trinity United
Methodist Church in Rochester.
Survivors include two daughters, Shirley and husband Paul SHOEMAKER, Wabash, and
Sandra and husband Bay PHAN, Wabash; one son Don and wife Tammy PAXTON,
Rochester; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary
LYONS, Rochester; one sister-in-law, Ellen PAXTON, Wabash.
Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Rev. Don MEYER of Rochester Church of the Nazarene officiating. Burial will be
in Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. today or two hours prior to
services on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Melvin R. Myers Sr.
Aug 9, 1909 - April 11, 1999
Melvin R. "Jack" MYERS Sr., 89, Noblesville, died Sunday at
Noblesville Healthcare.
Born to William G. and Mary E. HARRIS MYERS in Medora, he married Ethel M.
MARTIN. She died in 1967. He later married Martha NEFF MYERS in Noblesville. She
survives.
Mr. Myers retired in 1970 from Continental Steel, Kokomo, after 46 years of
service, and was a retired farmer. He was past master and 52-year member of
Greentown Masonic Lodge 341 of Free and Accepted Masons and a member of the
Scottish Rite. He attended New Salem Friends Church, Greentown and first Baptist
Church, Rochester.
Survivors include two sons, Melvin R. Jr. and wife Lorene MYERS, Rochester, and
Paul E. and wife Norma MYERS, Belton, Mo.; two daughters, Marilyn M. and husband
Richard BAILEY, Noblesville, and Deloris K. and husband Max BROWN, Kokomo; and
one stepson Stephen D. NEFF, Goshen; one stepdaughter, Linda Sue ELLIOTT,
Naples, Fla.; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Dan [MYERS] and Joe [MYERS], three
sisters, Iva [MYERS], Lola [MYERS] and Wilma [MYERS], and one grandchild.
Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at New Salem Friends Church, Greentown, with Rev.
Will CARTER officiating. Burial will be in Greentown Cemetery. Friends may call
6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home or 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday at the church. A Masonic Lodge Service will be conducted at 8 p.m.
Tuesday at the funeral home.
Lewis K. Landis
Nov 3, 1937 - Nov 23, 1998
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m.Wednesday at Akron Cemetery for Lewis
Kay LANDIS, 61, Fort Worth, Texas, who died in November in John Peter Smith
Hospital, Fort Worth. Rev. Chris DODSON will officiate. Hartzler Funeral Home,
Akron, is in Charge of the Memorial Service.
Born in Akron to Howard and Irene LANDIS, he married Kathleen MILLER on Sept 27,
1987. She survives.
Mr. Landis worked for H.J.G. Trucking in Fort Worth until he retired in 1996.
Survivors include two sons, Richard [LANDIS], Euless, Texas, and David [LANDIS],
Garland, Texas; two stepsons, Ron DITTMAN, Akron, and Lee DITTMAN, Rockport,
Texas; one stepdaughter, Sandra DIXON, Fort Worth, Texas; one brother, Eugene
LANDIS, Grand Bay, Ala., and Tom LANDIS, Rochester; 14 grandchildren.
Tuesday, April 13, 1999
Daniel J. Nordman Jr.
March 3, 1962 - April 11, 1999
Daniel J. NORDMAN Jr., 37, Silver Lake, died 4:57 a.m. Sunday at Indiana 114 and
Wabash County Road 500 South, North Manchester.
He was born to Daniel J., Sr. and Carrol MOOK NORDMAN in Kellogg, Idaho.
Mr. Nordman was a construction laborer and a member of Olive Branch Church of
God, Roann. He was a 1980 graduate of North Miami High School.
Survivors include his mother, Winamac; one brother, David NORDMAN, Rochester;
three sisters, Candy MILEY, Wabash, Catrina CORN, Winamac, Cindy DELK,
Burnettsville; maternal grandmother, Ellen MOOK, Cataldo, Idaho.
He was preceded in death by his father, paternal grandparents and maternal
grandfather.
Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home Kewanna Chapel
with Rev. Todd WILSON officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery,
Lake Bruce. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may
be made to the Diabetes Foundation.
Melvin R. Myers Sr.
Aug 9, 1909 - April 11, 1999
Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at New Salem Friends Church, Greentown with Rev.
Will CARTER officiating. Burial will be in Greentown Cemetery. Friends may call
6-8 p.m. today at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, Noblesville, and 11-2 p.m.
Wednesday at the church. A Masonic Lodge Service will be conducted 8 p.m. today
at the funeral home.
Charles V. Wilburn
Charles V. WILBURN, 83, Peru, died 7:25 p.m. Monday at Dukes Memorial
Hospital, Peru.
McClain Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Wednesday, April 14, 1999
Charles V. Wilburn
May 30, 1915 - April 12, 1999
Charles V. WILBURN, 83, Peru, died 7:25 p.m. Monday at Dukes Memorial Hospital,
Peru.
Born to Henry and Lettie AMBURGY WILBURN in Patsy, Ky., he married Rachel P.
HANKS on Sept 5, 1961 in Wabash. She survives in Peru.
Mr. Wilburn was a past employee of Peru Foundry and retired as a roofer from
John B. Holland Roofing, Peru in 1977. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, Peru.
Survivors include two daughters, Denise Y. RABE, Peru, and Yvonne V.
"Bonnie" WILSON, Coatsville, Pa.; three sons, Charles H. WILBURN,
Peru, Charles WILBURN Jr., Logansport, and Jerry Lee WILBURN,, Kokomo; 15
grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; three step-children, Linda Lee WHITNEY,
Kokomo, Brenda Jane DEPOY, Peru, and Mary E. CORRELL, Macy; two sisters, Sylvia
COOK, Peru, and Maxine FORSHEE, Big Springs, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Dorothy BAILEY, Lula
MUSHALL, and Jean MUSHALL, and four brothers, Wiley S. [WILBURN], John William
[WILBURN], Sidney [WILBURN] and Henry WILBURN.
Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev. Steve
FLECK officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Friends may
call 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Lester Holloway
Oct 17, 1913 - April 13, 1999
Lester "Dee" HOLLOWAY, 85, 311 E. Sixth St., died 11:40 a.m. Tuesday
at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Born to LeRoy "Lee" and Lillie MIKESELL HOLLOWAY in Mentone, he
married Marjorie A. DAVIS on June 26, 1939 in Rochester. She survives.
Mr. Holloway was a retired security guard for Pan American Airlines, Cape
Canaveral, Fla. He was a Fulton County Deputy Sheriff during the Lawrence Norris
administration and a Rochester city policeman. He was a member of the Fraternal
Order of Eagles, Rochester.
Survivors include one daughter, Betty Ann and husband Max BURGESS, Palm Desert,
Calif.; three sons, Warren HOLLOWAY, Titusville, Fla., Jerry and wife Linda
HOLLOWAY, Temple Hills, Md., and Robert E. HOLLOWAY, Midvale, Utah; 12
grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; five sisters, Donna and husband Robert
ANGLIN, Wabash, Maxine MOLLENCUPP, Lois and husband Clayr STONES, Jean DUZAN,
Barbara and husband Glen BRADLEY, and one brother Robert and wife Vera HOLLOWAY,
all of Rochester.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Minnie CLAY, Pauline
BLANCHARD, Betty HOLLOWAY, and two brothers, Leonard [HOLLOWAY] and Larry
HOLLOWAY.
Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Rev. C. David HOGSETT officiating. Burial will be in Fulton Cemetery. Friends
may call 4-8 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. through the hour of services Friday at the
funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or
American Kidney Foundation.
Robert W. Fleming
June 30, 1956 - April 12, 1999
Robert Wayne FLEMING, 42, Royal Center, died 11:34 a.m. Monday at Logansport
Memorial Hospital Emergency Room.
He was born to Willie E. and Jessie M. JUDKINS FLEMING in Plymouth.
Survivors include his fiance, Mary TOWE, Royal Center; two daughters, Bobbie
Darlene FLEMING and Jessie K. HOWELL, both of Royal Center; his parents, Royal
Center; three sisters, Lisa M. FLEMING, Logansport, Brenda FLEMING LILLEY,
Lafayette, and E. Jane CRANE, Burnettsville; one brother, Jess E. FLEMING,
Medina, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Daniel F. FLEMING.
Services are 2 p.m. today at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home,
Logansport, with Rev. Larry COOK officiating. There will be a private burial.
Friends may call from noon to time of services at the funeral home. Memorials
may be made to Cass County Cancer Society.
Edna E. Shoemaker
May 20, 1912 - April 12, 1999
Edna E. SHOEMAKER, 86, Wabash, formerly of Silver Lake, died 12:20 p.m. Monday
at Community Care Center, Wabash.
Born to Gayle Monroe and Sara HARRIS ELKINS in Wolf County, Ky., she married
Lexie E. SHOEMAKER on Feb 25, 1931 in Lincoln County, Ky. He died July 30, 1987.
Mrs. Shoemaker was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Hayse SHOEMAKER, Wabash, and Elmer SHOEMAKER,
Grantsville, utah; two daughters, Pauline BOOSEL, Las Vegas, and Sandra FARIS,
Rochester; 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Molly GREEN,Walton Ky., Nanny PITMAN,
Salem, and Elizabeth TODD, Sellersburg; two brothers, Waldon ELKINS, Kingford
Heights, and Arthur ELKINS, LaCross.
She was preceded in death by one brother.
Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Manchester Avenue Chapel,
Wabash, with Rev. Jim BLACK officiating. Burial will be in Mississinewa
Cemetery, Somerset. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Gideons International.
Thursday, April 15, 1999
Florence Norris
July 17, 1898 - April 13, 1999
Florence NORRIS, 100, formerly of Fulton County, died Tuesday in Phoenix, Ariz.
Mrs. Norris and husband Dewey [NORRIS] moved to Arizone in 1947.
Survivors include one daughter-in-law, Betty NORRIS; one granddaughter, Mary Kay
[NORRIS], and three great-grandsons.
She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, Dewey [NORRIS], II, three
sisters and one brother.
Friends may call at the Messinger Mortuary, Scottsdale, Ariz. on Saturday.
Private burial services will be held Monday.
Mary A. Lackey
Mary Ann LACKEY, 84, Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake,
formerly of Claypool and Burket died 6:40 a.m. today at Kosciusko Community
Hospital, Warsaw.
Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.
Friday, April 16, 1999
Mary A. Lackey
March 30, 1915 - April 15, 1999
Mary Ann LACKEY, 84, Winona Lake, died 6:40 a.m.Thursday at Kosciusko Community
Hospital, Warsaw.
Born to Grover and Myrtle SHIREMAN HUFFMAN in Wabash, she married James W.
LACKEY on May 13, 1933 in Pierceton. He survives.
Mrs. Lackey was a homemaker and a member of Palestine Bible Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Marilyn and husband Fred McSHERRY, Burket,
Sandra and husband Clayton CRADDOCK, Zephyrhills, Fla., and Nancy and husband
Jerry LEEDY, Warsaw; one son, James L. and wife Sandra LACKEY, Columbia City; 14
grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Irene and husband Paul
GRISSO, Sidney, and Eleanor STEVERS, Pierceton; one brother, Joe and wife Helen
HUFFMAN, Columbia City.
She was preceded in death by one son, Richard L. LACKEY on March 27, 1996, three
brothers and one sister.
Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at King Memorial Home, Mentone with Rev. David
CALLIGHAN officiating. Burial will be in Palestine Cemetery. Friends may call
4-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home..
Gerald E. Dempsey
April 23, 1926 - April 15, 1999
Gerald "Jerry" E. DEMPSEY, 72, Royal Center, died 5:13 p.m. Thursday
at Logansport Memorial Hospital.
Born to Raymond and Mary Lew DEMPSEY in Logansport, he married June DIVELEY on
Dec 20, 1947 in Fulton. She survives.
Mr. Dempsey was a maintanance supervisor retired from Hamilton-Standard,
Logansport. He earned two Bronze Stars in WWII. He graduated in 1944 from Royal
Center High School.
He is a member of Royal Center United Methodist Church, Royal Center Free and
Accepted Masons Lodge 585, and former secretary and lifetime member of
Logansport Veterans of Foreign Wars. He enjoyed gardening and woodcraft.
Survivors include two daughters, Sandy and husband Francis BELL, Royal Center,
and Deb and husband Chuck NEEDHAM, Winamac; one son, Mike and wife Marlene
DEMPSEY, Noblesville; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters,
Doris GREEN, Punta Gorda, Fla., and Joan DECKER, Logansport; three brothers,
George DEMPSEY, Logansport, Jack DEMPSEY, Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Richard
DEMPSEY, Virginia Beach, Va.; one half-brother, Don DEMPSEY.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Connie [DEMPSEY].
Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Royal Center, with
Rev. Ed FRITZ officiating. Burial and graveside military services will be at
Grass Creek Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to time
of services on Monday at the funeral home. A Masonic Memorial Service will be
conducted at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to American Lung
Association.
Kaleb T. Wagoner
Feb 15, 1999 - April 15, 1999
Kaleb Thomas WAGONER, 2 months, Indianapolis, died 5:30 p.m. Thursday at
Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, after a sudden illness.
Born to Richard and Shelly McGLOTHIN WAGONER in Indianapolis, he attended West
Lake Community Church of God, Indianapolis.
Survivors include his parents, at home; one sister, Krysten Diane WAGONER, at
home; maternal grandparents, Sheila SMALL and Fred McGLOTHIN, both of Rochester;
paternal grandparents Richard and Colleen WAGONER, Rochester; Maternal
great-grandparents, Fred and Rosemary McGLOTHIN, Rochester; paternal
great-grandparents, Thomas and Marjorie RHODES and Mary KLINE, all of Rochester.
He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandmother, Willa KELLY and
paternal great-grandfather, Robert WAGONER.
Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Rev. Brian TAMMANY officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Friends may call one hour prior to services on Saturday at the funeral home.
Saturday, April 17, 1999
Kaleb T. Wagoner
Feb 8, 1999 - April 15, 1999
Kaleb Thomas WAGONER, 2 months, Indianapolis, died 5:30 p.m. Thursday at
Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis after a sudden illness.
Born to Richard and Shelly McGLOTHIN WAGONER in Indianapolis, he attended West
Lake Community Church of God, Indianapolis.
Survivors include his parents, at home; one sister, Krysten Diane WAGONER, at
home; maternal grandparents, Shelia SMALL and Fred McGLOTHIN, both of Rochester;
paternal grandparents Richard and Colleen WAGONER, Rochester; maternal
great-grandparents, Fred and Rosemary McGlothin, Rochester; paternal
great-grandparents, Thomas and Marjorie RHODES and Mary KLINE, all of Rochester.
He was preceded in deaty by his maternal great-grandmother, Willa KELLY and
paternal great-grandfather, Robert WAGONER.
Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Rev. Brian TAMMANY officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Friends may call one hour prior to services on Saturday at the funeral home.
Monday, April 19, 1999
George W. Dague
George W. DAGUE, 85, 1210 Park Road, died 4:30 p.m. Sunday at his home.
Arrangements are pending with Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Tuesday, April 20, 1999
George W. Dague
June 20, 1913 - April 18, 1999
George W. DAGUE, 85, 1210B Park Road, died 4:30 p.m. Sunday at his home.
Born to Oda and Elsie TOWNSEND DAGUE in Muskegon, Mich., he married Betty WILSON
on Jan 3, 1942 in Detroit, Mich. She survives.
Mr. Dague lived in Rochester since November, 1998, when he moved from Tucson,
Ariz., where he and his wife lived for 27 years. They lived in Galveston, Ind.
for 11 years, Traverse City, Mich., for 10 years, and Lake, Mich., for six
years. He spent his life in the lumber and hardware business. He managed
Galveston Lumber, Galveston, owned Lake Hardware, Lake, Mich., and worked for
Arizona Sash and Door, Tucson, Ariz. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II,
and a charter member of the Galveston Lions Club. He was a member of the
Methodist Church.
Survivors include one son, David and wife Paulette DAGUE, Bellaire, Mich., one
grandson, Brian DAGUE, New Jersey; two sisters, Helen BROWN, Rochester, and
Marjorie MORTON, Warsaw; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Susan DAGUE in 1969.
No services are planned. Arrangements are being handled by Zimmerman Family
Funeral Home, Rochester.
Mabel A. Osby
Nov 7, 1906 - April 17, 1999
Mabel A. BERDINE OSBY, 92, formerly of Hebron, died 10:55 p.m. Saturday at
Valparaiso Care & Rehab Center, Valparaiso.
Born to Roy and Rachael DONAHUE BERDINE in Lake, she married Luther OSBY on Feb
15, 1934 in Lowell. He died in 1975.
Mrs. Osby was a 1922 graduate of Hebron High School. She was a switchboard
operator, a farmer, a gas station operator and worked at Child's Grocery.
Survivors include one nephew, Cedric and wife Barbara BERDINE, Rochester; one
step-grandson, Earl OSBY Jr., Hebron; five great-nephews, John and wife Beverly
BERDINE, Scott BERDINE, Michael and wife Lonnie POGUE, David and wife Brenda
POGUE and Charles POGUE; one great-niece, Aline and husband Doug HEIDLER; nine
great-great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Charles BERDINE, one niece, Shirley
POGUE and one sister-in-law, Ida BERDINE.
Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Family Service Funeral Home, Miller Hebron
Chapel, Hebron, with Rev. Mark EASTWAY officiating. Burial will be in Hebron
Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may
be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Wednesday, April 21, 1999
Lester L. Cannedy
Feb 23, 1915 - April 20, 1999
Lester L. CANNEDY, 84, 330 W. 12th St., Rochester, died 2:10 a.m. Tuesday at St.
Joseph Hospital, Kokomo.
Born to James L. and Ava COOKSEY CANNEDY in Carterville, Ill., he married Nellie
M. WHITE on Feb. 24, 1935 in Goreville, Ill. She survives at home.
Mr. Cannedy was a farmer and retired from Sealed Power Corp., Rochester, in 1978
with 27 years of service. He was a member of First Church of God, Rochester.
Survivors include one daughter, Vicki L. and husband Gerald COOLEY, Knox; three
sons, R. Samuel and wife Marilyn CANNEDY, Rochester, Gene and wife Donna CANNEDY,
Lansing, Ill., and G. Wayne and wife Sharlene CANNEDY, Citrus Heights, Calif.;
12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services are 10 a.m. Friday at First Church of God, Rochester, with Rev. Leonard
JACKSON and Rev. David DITTMAN officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F.
Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home,
Rochester, or one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. Memorials may
be made to First Church of God, Rochester.
Thursday, April 22, 1999
Amelia L. Royer
Aug 2, 1908 - April 22, 1999
Amelia L. ROYER, 90, Akron, died 2:15 a.m. today at Kosciusko Community
Hospital, Warsaw.
Born to C.E. and Elizabeth KRUCKEBERG in Fort Wayne, she married Benjamin
Franklin "Frank" ROYER on Nov 25, 1944 in Fort Wayne. He died Feb 22,
1991.
Mrs. Royer was a homemaker and assisted her husband on the family farm near
Akron. She was a member os St. John's Lutheran Church, Rochester.
Survivors include one son, Jim L. and wife Linda ROYER, Akron; three
grandchildren, Jennifer RYAN, Indianapolis, Amanda Sue ROYER, Akron and Megan
Elizabeth ROYER, Akron.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, with
Rev. James KREFT officiating. Burial will be in Silver Creek Cemetery, Silver
Lake. Friends may call 2-4 and 5-8 p.m. Friday or 9 a.m. to time of services on
Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the "Luther
Ann's" at St. John's Lutheran Church, Rochester.
Arnold N. Sellers
Jan 15, 1925 - April 21, 1999
Arnold N. SELLERS, 74, Bourbon, died Wednesday at his home.
Born to Raleigh and Ina Mae HOFFER SELLERS in Tippecanoe Township, he married
Thelma JACKSON on Nov 20, 1948 in Gravelton. She survives.
Mr. Sellers was retired from Allied Signal, Bendix, in 1988 after 36 years of
employment. He was a member of the Methodist Church. He was a U.S. Navy veteran
of World War II.
Survivors include two daughters, Barbara and husband Alan NEIDLINGER, Plymouth,
and Patricia and Jon Van Der WHEELE, Argos; two sons, Larry and wife Nancy
SELLERS, Valparaiso, and Allen and wife Pamela SELLERS, Etna Green; six
grandchildren, Megan [NEIDLINGER] and Daniel NEIDLINGER, Plymouth, Andrew
[SELLERS] and Courtney SELLERS, Etna Green, and Kyla [Van Der WHEELE] and Karlee
Van Der WHEELE, Argos; one brother, Lorain and wife Rosemary SELLERS, Dewart
Lake; one sister, Sylvia SCHOLL, Rochester; two sisters-in-law, June GEYER,
Nappanee and Virginia and husband Amos SHEETS, Nappanee. He was preceded in
death by his parents and an infant daughter, Sharon [SELLERS].
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Deaton Funeral Home, 115 S. Main St., Bourbon.
Burial will be in Etna Green Cemetery. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday
at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to
Marshall County Hospice.
Bertha Parks
Bertha Mae "Peggy" PARKS, 93, Life Care Center, Rochester,
formerly of 727 E. Ninth St., died 8 a.m. today at the center.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.
Friday, April 23, 1999
Avanelle G. Cowen
June 7, 1904 - April 20, 1999
Avenelle G. COWEN, 94, South Bend, died 9:50 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paul's
Retirement Community, South Bend.
Born to Frank and Emma KURTZ in Leiters Ford, she married Clifford R. COWEN on
June 2, 1928 in Leiters Ford. He died March 27, 1995.
Mrs. Cowen retired from the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation in 1965 after
34 years of service as a school teacher. She was a member of the First United
Methodist Church, Mishawaka, the Eastern Star, Indiana Teachers Association and
a charter member of the Grandmothers Club of Kissimmee, Fla.
Survivors include one son, Richard L. COWEN, Vandalia, Mich.; seven
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Carolyn Sue McCOY in 1997.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Bubb Funeral Chapel North, 3910 N.
Main St., Mishawaka. Entombment will be at Riverview Cemetery, South Bend.
Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Bertha Parks
Feb. 26, 1906 - April 22, 1999
Bertha Mae "Peggy" PARKS, 93, Life Care Center, Rochester, formerly of
727 E. Ninth St., died 8 a.m. Thursday at the center.
Born to Thomas and Ethel Mae KISER LAYTON in Burlington, Kan., she married
Arthur OWENS in 1921 in Burlington, Kan. He died in 1964.
Mrs. Parks was a homemaker and a former "Grey-Lady" at Woodlawn
Hospital, Rochester, for many years. She was a member of First Assembly of God
Church, Paola, Kan.
Survivors include three daughters, Virginia Rose KEETON, Paola, Kan., Maxine and
husband Neal HARDY, Jet, Okla., Edith and husband Walter KRONBERG, Rochester;
two sons, Arthur "Bud" OWENS, Jr., Clinton, Mo., Dale Glen and wife
Faye PARKS, Jet, Okla.; 64 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Leroy Gene PARKS, one sister, Edith MOULDS
and a brother, Ernie COX.
Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Rev. David McLANE officiating. Burial will be in Citizens Cemetery, Rochester.
Friends may call 9 a.m. to the hour of services on Monday at the funeral home.
Dorothy M. Nordman
Feb. 4, 1904 - April 22, 1999
Dorothy M. GAERTE NORDMAN, 95, Rolling Meadows Health Care, LaFontaine, died
6:22 p.m. Thursday at the care center.
Born to Levi and Lucy YEARIAN GAERTE in Miami County, she was a private duty
caregiver and a member of Disko United Methodist Church.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one child.
Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Roann Chapel, Roann. Burial
will be in Gaerte Cemetery, Miami County. Friends may call two hours prior to
services on Saturday at the funeral home.
Saturday, April 24, 1999
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Monday, April 26, 1999
Lura L. Morgan
Lura L. WARNER MORGAN, 82, 5578 North 100 West, Rochester, died 2:34 a.m.
today at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home,
Rochester. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
David P. Nix
David Patrick NIX, 56, Indianapolis, died 8:20 a.m. today at Clarian Health
Partners Methodist Campus, Indianapolis.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.
Dorothy J. Kerlin
Nov 19, 1927 - April 25, 1999
Dorothy J. KERLIN, 71, 314 W. 11th St., formerly of Beaver Dam area, died 12:45
a.m. Sunday at Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana, Fort Wayne.
Born to Hulan and Pauline TISDEL LANE in Wickliffe, Ky., she married Dean KERLIN
in June 1968. He died in 1988.
Mrs. Kerlin was a homemaker and a member of the Women's Golf Association.
Survivors include two daughters, Bobbi FISHER MARSHALL, Medina, Ohio, and Terry
FISHER and husband Michael GEARHART, Rochester; one son, Ronnie D. and wife
Suyon MARSHALL, St. Louis, Mo.; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter;
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester,
with Rev. Frank KILCLINE officiating. Burial will be in Silver Lake Cemetery.
Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday or from 9 a.m. to time of services at the
funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Visiting Nurse Service and Hospice, 3015 S. Wayne St.,
Fort Wayne, Ind. 46807.
Arthur W. Turner
Oct. 16, 1934 - April 23, 1999
Arthur W. TURNER, 64, Shelburn, formerly of Indianapolis, died Friday in
Indianapolis.
Born to Syriel and Dorothy TURNER in Tell City, he married Barbara SCOTT. She
died in 1993.
Mr. Turner was Administrator with Moose Lodge 17 for 35 years. A U.S. Army
veteran, he earned the Pilgrim Degree of Merit in 1971, Kentucky Colonel
appointment Aug 9, 1990, received Honorary Lieutenant Colonel of Alabama
appointment Dec 3, 1986, and had Art Turner Day declared Nov 4, 1978 by Mayor
William H. Hudnut of Indianapolis. He was executive secretary of the Warsaw
Moose for two and one-half years and Huntington Moose for seven and one-half
years, and a member of the Eagles, Rochester.
Survivors include one son, Patrick W. TURNER, one daughter, Lori Ann WILSON;
three grandchildren; two brothers, Jerry [TURNER] and John TURNER; one sister,
Brenda WHITAKER.
Services are at noon at Flanner and Buchanan Lawrence Funeral Home, 5215 N.
Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. at Citizens
I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Kewanna. Friends may call 2-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Lois I. Kumler
July 10, 1916 - April 24, 1999
Lois I. KUMLER, 82, Kewanna, died 11:05 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital,
Rochester.
Born to Robert R. and Lelia Mae LEASURE TOMLINSON in Kewanna, she married Loren
Dean KUMLER on Feb. 14, 1935 in Kewanna. He died March 1, 1982.
Mrs. Kumler was a retired postal employee. She was a member of United Methodist
Church, Kewanna, where she was pianist for 40 years and a church trustee. She
was a member of Kewanna Order of Eastern Star, now the Rochester Chapter, where
she was a 50 year member and served as pianist for 32 years. She was a Kewanna
Library Board member and a 1934 graduate of Kewanna High School.
Survivors include one daughter, Patricia and husband George HOOVER, Rochester;
two sons, Robert and wife Darla KUMLER, Rochester, and Richard KUMLER,
LaFontaine; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mildred
McCOLLEY, Ruth Ann ANDERSON, and Elizabeth WELLER, all of Kewanna.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one daughter-in-law.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Kewanna United Methodist Church with Rev.
Todd WILSON and Rev. Steve TUFTS officiating. Burial will be in Citizens I.O.O.F.
Cemetery, Kewanna. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Monday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral
Home Kewanna Chapel and one hour prior to services at the church. OES Memorial
Service will be held 7:30 p.m. tonight at the funeral home. Memorials may be
made to American Cancer Society or Kewanna United Methodist Church.
Tuesday, April 27, 1999
Lura L. Morgan
June 10, 1916 - April 26, 1999
Lura Louise WARNER MORGAN, 82, 5578 N. Fulton County Road 100 West, died 2:34
a.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Born to Herbert and Marie TRIMBLE WARNER in Marshall County, she married Charles
MORGAN on Oct 26, 1932 in Valparaiso. He survives at home.
Mrs. Morgan was a homemaker and assisted on the family farm in Richland
Township. She was a 78-year member of Richland Center United Methodist Church,
past president of United Methodist Women, member of Richland Township 31 Club,
past 4-H leader for Richland Center Clodhoppers Never-Give-Up Club.
Survivors include one son, Fritz and wife Joyce MORGAN, Goreville, Ill; three
daughters, Sonja and husband Phillip MOW, Middletown, Del., Pat and husband Gary
HUPPERT and Lori and husband Bobby SCHOEN all of Rochester; nine grandchildren,
Kim and husband Mike GOLDEN, Richmond, Ill., Mike and wife Mary Beth MORGAN,
Murray, Ky., Leslie and husband Stephen OSUCHA, Newark, Del., Lisa and husband
Richard JOHNSON, Nashville, Tenn., Stacy HUPPERT, St. Louis, Mo.; Kari HUPPERT,
San Mateo, Calif.; Melisa HUPPERT, Brody [SCHOEN] and Zac SCHOEN, all of
Rochester; four great-grandchildren, Luke [GOLDEN] and Megan GOLDEN, Richmond,
Ill. and Phillip [JOHNSON] and Morgan JOHNSON, both of Nashville, Tenn; one
brother, Keith and wife Barbara WARNER, Rochester; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Rhea [WARNER].
Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester,
with Rev. Jill WRIGHT and Rev. David MILLS officiating. Burial will be in
Richland Center I.O.O.F. Cemetery, northwest of Rochester. Friends may call 4-8
p.m. Wednesday or 9 a.m. through the hour of services on Thursday at the funeral
home. Memorials may be made to Richland Center United Methodist Church.
Wesnesday, April 28, 1999
Arden H. Holloway
July 11, 1918 - April 14, 1999
Arden H. "Greek" HOLLOWAY, 80, Springville, died 5:15 p.m. Wednesday
at his home.
Born to Mace and Ida Pearl MATTHEWS HOLLOWAY in Burket, he married Ruth COULTER on March 9, 1948. She survives.
Mr. Holloway retired from Nickel Plate Railroad, was a quarry worker for Indiana
Limestone Co. and a 36-year member of Quarry Workers Local 741. He was of the
United Brethren faith and a past member of the Eagles Lodge, Warsaw.
Survivors include two brothers, Nelson [HOLLOWAY] and Charles HOLLOWAY, both of
Burket; three sisters, Marilyn Ann HALL, Rochester, Mary PHILLIPS, Warsaw, and
Geraldine HALLEY, Claypool.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.
Services were held at Day & Carter Mortuary, Bedford, and burial was in
Beech Grove Cemetery.
David P. Nix
Oct 22, 1942 - April 26, 1999
David Patrick NIX, 55, Indianapolis, formerly of Houston, Texas and Rochester
areas, died 8:20 a.m. Monday at Clarian Health Partners Methodist Campus,
Indianapolis.
Born to J.W. and Betty MOORE KIZER NIX in Rochester, he married Francine BAKER
in 1983 in Houston, Texas. She died in 1992.
Mr. Nix was a paralegal for a number of years in Houston. He graduated in 1960
from Rochester High School and in 1965 from Indiana University, Bloomington,
where he majored in English. He was a member of First Church of God, Rochester.
Survivors include one sister, Linda PERDUE, Indianapolis, one niece, Kari and
husband Mike BLACKLEY, Indianapolis; one nephew, Phillip and wife Melissa [BLACKLEY],
Richmond, Va.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery, with
Rev. Steve FLECK officiating.
Frank A. Hay
April 23, 1919 - Apil 26, 1999
Frank A. HAY, 80, Fontana, Calif., formerly of Talma, died 6 p.m. Monday at
Redland Community Hospital, Redland, Calif.
Born to Leo and Mildred HAY WORKING in Peru, he married Virginia DORAN on April
2, 1943 in Tampa, Fla. She survives.
Mr. Hay was a retired real estate salesman. During World War II he flew 83
missions over Europe in a B-26 bomber. He was a member of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post in Fontana, Calif.
Survivors include two daughters, Marlene NICHOLS, San Bernadino, Calif., and
Dixie RAMIREZ, Fontana, Calif.; three grandchildren, Richard RAMIREZ, Fontana,
Thrisa JAMES, Huntington Beach, Calif., and Scott NICHOLS, San Bernadino; three
great-granddaughters, Jordan JAMES, Huntington Beach, Madeline [NICHOLS] and
Abigail NICHOLS, both of San Bernadino; four brothers, Richard WORKING,
Centerville, Ohio, Russell WORKING, Bloomington, Raymond WORKING, Manchester,
Tenn., and Jerry WORKING, Roanoke. He was preceded in death by one grandson,
Bryan NICHOLS.
Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev. Don
RITCHEY officiating. Military graveside rites will be in Greenlawn Cemetery,
Mexico. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be
made to American Cancer Society.
Thursday, April 29, 1999
Retha E. Pearson
Retha E. PEARSON, 82, Rchester, died 1:04 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital,
Rochester.
Arrangements are pending at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.
Friday, April 30, 1999
Retha E Pearson
Jan 5, 1917 - April 28, 1999
Retha Elaine PEARSON, 82, Rochester, died 1:04 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn
Hospital, Rochester.
Born to James W. and Iva HUTTON LYTLE, she married Harry Paul PEARSON on Feb 21,
1940 in Bourbon. He died Aug 12, 1994.
Mrs. Pearson was a homemaker and farmer. She and her husband enjoyed square
dancing and farming.
Survivors include one brother, William and wife Wilma LYTLE, Logansport; several
nieces and nephews.
Services are 11 a.m. Monday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev. Bruce
RUSSELL officiating. Burial will be in Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Logansport.
Friends may call 3-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to
the American Cancer Society.
Saturday, May 1, 1999
[no obits]
Monday, May 3, 1999
Doris A. Osborn
May 22, 1911 - May 2, 1999
Doris ARTER OSBORN, 88, Jackson, Mich., formerly of Akron, died Sunday at Vista
Grand Nursing Home, Jackson, Mich.
Born to Edward S. and Mary A. THOMPSON ARTER in Akron, she married Robert E.
OSBORN on May 22, 1938 in Akron. He died April 14, 1989.
Mrs. Osborn was a homemaker and a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church,
Ithaca, N.Y. and belonged to the Engineering Wives of Cornell University,
Ithaca, N.Y.
Survivors include one daughter, Judith and husband John DAVIS, Glenview, Ill.;
one son, John D. and wife Janet OSBORN, Jackson, Mich.; six grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Glen [ARTER] in 1959.
Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday in Akron Cemetery with Rev. Stevan
HALFLICH officiating. No public viewing or visitation are planned.
Chester C. Hartman
July 11, 1924 - April 30, 1999
Chester C. HARTMAN, 74, Macy, died 11:30 Friday at Life Care Center, Rochester.
He was born to Harry and Gertrude Lillian MILLER HARTMAN in Piltwood, Ill.
Mr. Hartman was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. A member of the 222nd
Ambulance Medical Company, he was awarded the Purple Heart. He was a truck
driver and worked for Canteen Corp. for 15 years. He was a member of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars in Camden, the Disabled American Veterans, and
Logansport Eagles Aerie 323.
Survivors include two daughters, Mildred and husband Wilbur McVEY, Royal Center,
and Carla Jo HARTMAN, Benton, Tenn.; one sister, Margaret PETTIT, Delphi; one
half-sister, Carol BRUCE, Rochester; four stepbrothers, Merle GRAY, Camden,
Harold GRAY, Delphi, Earl GRAY, Mount Dora, Fla., and Leo GRAY, San Diego,
Calif.; two stepsisters, Alice CLEAR, Cleveland, Tenn., Eva VANDENBERG, Salt
Lake City, Utah; four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; several nieces
and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one son, four brothers, and one sister.
Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Fisher Funeral Chapel, Logansport. Burial will
be with military rites at Mount Hope Cemetery Legion Circle, Logansport. Friends
may call 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to American
Heart Association.
Dorothy A. Wentzel-Listenberger
Feb 7, 1933 - May 1, 1999
Dorothy A. WENTZEL-LISTENBERGER, 66, South Bend, died 9:30 a.m. Saturday in her
home.
Born to Charles and Stella DECKER WENTZEL in Rochester, she married George A.
LISTENBERGER on Nov. 16, 1951 in Monterey.
Mrs. Listenberger helped her husband operate the Listenberger Funeral Home in
Peru and was a member of St. Matthew Cathedral and Altar Rosary Society.
Survivors include four daughters, Kathleen GLOVER, Cherry Hill, N.J., Christeena
LISTENBERGER and JaNeen DIETL, both of South Bend, and Charleen BLACK,
Brooksville, Fla.; one son, John LISTENBERGER, South Bend; six grandchildren, H.
Burke GLOVER, Ill., Dorothy Ann GLOVER, Christianne LISTENBERGER, Kristopher
BLACK, Kayleen DIETL and Taylor DIETL; five sisters, Frances HEWITT, Bradenton,
Fla., Mildred BRUGH, Rochester, Katherine STURDEVANT, Belleview, Fla., Mary
Alice FRY, Edwardsburg, Mich., and Patricia COSGRAY, Crystal Lake, Ill.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Arthur WENTZEL, lduring World War II.
Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Matthew Cathedral 1701 Miami St., South
Bend. Burial will follow at Culver Masonic Cemetery. Friends may call 2-5 and
6-8 p.m. today at Palmer Funeral Home, South Bend. A rosary will be held at 7
p.m. Memorials may be made to Hospice of St. Joseph County or St. Matthew
Cathedral.
Thelma F. Richard
Thelma Fern RICHARD, 95, Lake Como, Fla., formerly of Rochester, died 6 a.m.
today at North Florida Regional Medical Center, Gainesville, Fla.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.
Kenneth W. Conrad
Oct 1, 1919 - May 2, 1999
Kenneth W. CONRAD, 79, Kewanna, died 1:42 a.m. Sunday at Pulaski Memorial
Hospital, Winamac.
He was born to Sidney and Ruth STINSON CONRAD in Chalmers.
Mr. Conrad was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran and a retired salesman. He
worked at Monsanto Fertilizer, Kewanna, and Crop Fertility Specialists, Winamac.
Survivors include three daughters, Markeeta KLINEFELTER, Kewanna, Carla ALLEN,
Monterey, Nancy DITTFIELD, Nyona Lake; six grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one sister and one brother.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with Rev. Todd WILSON
officiating. Burial and military rites performed by Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 1728 and American Legion Post 71 will be in Winamac Cemetery. Friends may
call 5-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 8 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Paul J. Rainey
March 23, 1943 - April 24, 1999
Paul J. RAINEY, 56, Oak Lawn, Ill., died April 24 at his home.
Born to Dorsie and Mattie RAINEY in Rochester, he was married to Helen RAINEY.
She survives.
Mr. Rainey was a truck ldriver.
Survivors include two sons, Dale [RAINEY] and Lyle RAINEY, both of Oak Lawn,
Ill; one daughter, Ellen LEE, Bee Springs, Ark.; four grandchildren; one
brother, Bruce RAINEY, Amarillo, Texas; two sisters, Mary FOX, Mitchell, and
Carol JOHNSON, Fort Wayne.
Cremation took place at Zimmerman & Sandman Funeral Home, Oak Lawn, Ill.,
with Rev. David YOUNT officiating.
Tuesday, May 4, 1999
Thelma F. Richard
April 22, 1904 - May 3, 1999
Thelma Fern RICHARD, 95, Lake Como, Fla., died 6 a.m. Monday in Gainesville,
Fla.
Born to William and Eunice EASTERDAY MILLER in Fulton County, she married Rex
RICHARD on April 18, 1936 in Rochester. He preceded her in death.
Mrs. Richard was a homemaker and a member of the United Methodist Church, Lake
Como, Fla.
Survivors include one sister, Opal GRAVES, Roseland; two nephews and one niece.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Albert MILLER, and one
sister, Ruth ZENTZ.
Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Rev. Donald BRENNEMAN officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F.
Cemetery. Friends may call from noon to the hour of services on Thursday at the
funeral home. Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church, Lake Como,
Fla.
Ernest R. Layer
March 29, 1937 - May 2, 1999
Ernest "Ernie" R. LAYER, 62, Royal Cent er, died 8:33 p.m. Sunday at
Memorial Hospital, Logansport.
Born to Grover H. and Beulah I. DeWITT LAYER in Cass County, he married Joyce
SWANK on Nov 17 1957 in Lucerne. She survives in Royal Center.
Mr. Layer was co-owner with his wife of the Royal Center Locker Plant. In 1997
Mr. and Mrs. Layer were inducted into the Indiana Meat Packers Hall of Fame.
Their business was the winner of many state and national meat processing awards.
He was director of the American Meat Processors Association. A 1955 graduate of
Royal Center High School he was a member of the Baptist-Christian Church, Royal
Center, member and past president of Royal Center Lions Club, member and past
master of Royal Center Masonic Lodge 585 Free and Accepted Masons, Fort Wayne
Scottish Rite, Murat Temple, Indianapolis, Logansport Shrine Club, member and
past president and executive secretary of Indiana Meat Packers and Processors
Association, Logansport Elks.
Survivors include his parents, Royal Center; three sons, Steve and wife Sheryl
LAYER, Logansport, Gary and wife Patti LAYER, Argos, and Mark and wife Jennifer
LAYER, Royal Center; two brothers Lee LAYER, Seffner, Fla., and Everett LAYER,
Royal Center; one sister, Ellen SELL, Royal Center; 13 grandchildren, Jacob
[LAYER], Joshua [LAYER], Micaela [LAYER], Ryan [LAYER], Jennifer [LAYER],
Benjamin [LAYER], Kenneth [LAYER], Jessica [LAYER], Christopher [LAYER], Sarah
LAYER, Tony [PATTERSON], Tara [PATTERSON] and Jami PATTERSON.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Baptist-Christian Church, Royal Center, with
Rev. Steve ROBINSON officiating. Burial will be in Kistler Cemetery, Royal
Center. Friends may call 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home,
Royal Center and one hour prior to services in the church. Memorials may be made
to Baptist-Christian Church or Logansport Shrine Club Transportation Fund to
Shriners Hospital.
Wednesday, May 5, 1999
Margaret A. Kilian
Feb 19, 1925 - May 4, 1999
Former Peru resident Margaret Ann KILIAN died at 3:35 Tuesday at ExtendaCare,
Rochester.
Born to Earl and Martha DONAT HOLLAND in Peru, she married Charles E. KILIAN on
June 16, 1947. He died May 16, 1997.
Mrs. Kilian was a homemaker and a member of St. Charles Catholic Church, Peru,
Peru Elkeetees and Women of the Moose.
Survivors include two daughters, Patricia and husband David WESTCOTT, Peru, and
Alicia and husband Dennis CONKLIN, Peru; one granddaughter, Shannon CONKLIN,
Peru; one grandson, Blake CONKLIN, Peru; one brother, Dan HOLLAND, Peru; two
sisters, Martha OPPLE and Adleine CLARK, both of Peru.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and one sister.
Private graveside services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Mount Hope Cemetery, Peru,
with Rev. Virgil BARKER officiating. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by
Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru.
Thursday, May 6, 1999
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Friday, May 7, 1999
Alice M. Tullis
Alice M. TULLIS, 85, Warsaw, formerly of Akron, died at 11:40 p.m. Thursday at
Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Saturday, May 8, 1999
Laurie Jane Good
Nov 4, 1965 - May 7, 1999
Laurie Jane GOOD, 33, Argos, died at 5 a.m. Friday at her home.
Born to William and Sandy BERAN WYMAN in Janesville, Wisc., she married Doug
GOOD on Aug 11, 1989, in Plymouth. He survives.
Mrs. Good was a homemaker and an employee of Midwest Lumber, Bremen.
Surviving with her husband include one son, Adam WHITE, Knox; one daughter,
Nicole WHITE, Knox; two step-sons, Travis GOOD, Matt GOOD, both of Argos; her
mother, Sandy WYMAN, Culver; one brother, Dan WYMAN, Plymouth, Mich.; three
step-brothers and three step-sisters.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday at the Argos Maple Grove Cemetery, Rev.
Robin SMITH will officiate. No visitation is planned. Memorials may be made to
the Argos Fire Department or the Argos Emergency Medical Services.
Alice M. Tullis
Jan 22, 1914 - May 6, 1999
Alice M. TULLIS, 85, Warsaw, formerly of Akron, died at 11:40 p.m. Thursday at
Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Born to John MURPHY and Catherine HURLOCK in Kokomo, she married Wilfred J.
GAGNON on Feb 11, 1933 in Akron. He died Aut 1, 1960. She then married Cyrus C.
"Short" TULLIS on Nov 14, 1964 in Fulton County. He died Aug 22, 1992.
Mrs. Tullis was a homemaker. She was a member of the Mill Creek Missionary
Church, Rochester.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Max (Rozella) VanCLEAVE, Mrs. Robert
(Joyce) SHAFER, both of Warsaw; Mrs. Gene (Carolyn) MILLER, Akron; Mrs. Rodney
(Pat) WEAVER, Goshen; one son, William and wife Sue Ellen GAGNON, Silver Lake;
two step-sons, Cleasta and wife Si TULLIS, Akron; Bud TULLIS, Rochester; five
sisters, Mrs. Grover (Mildred) BROWN, Wabash; Mrs. Marvin (Delores) LAWSON,
Wabash; Mrs. Ethel BISHOP, Warsaw; Mary PENN, Warsaw; Mrs. Chester (Bondaline)
TRAVER, Warsaw; two brothers, James and wife Jerry MURPHY, Logansport; John Jr.
and wife Judy MURPHY, North Manchester; several grandchildren and several
great-grandchildren.
Preceding in death were four brothers, William [MURPHY], Charles [MURPHY],
Lawrence [MURPHY] and Lee [MURPHY]; and one sister, Dorothy SOPHER.
Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. The Rev. Len
MORRIS and the Rev. Dale WALTERHOUSE will officiate. Burial will be in the
Silver Creek Cemetery. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Monday, May 10, 1999
Effie Reames
Effie "Peggy" REAMES, 83, formerly of Fulton, died today in the
Mayflowers Nursing Home, Plymouth.
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton.
Alma Haupert
May 16, 1914 - May 9, 1999
Alma HAUPERT, 84, Akron, died 1:30 a.m. Sunday at her home.
Born to Fred and Blanche RILEY DIXON in Fulton County, she married Thomas E.
HAUPERT on April 18, 1953 in Akron. He died March 27, 1992
Mrs. Haupert was a homemaker and a member of Akron United Methodist Church. She
and her husband owned and operated Haupert Funeral Home, Akron until retirement.
Survivors include one nephew, Terry L. DIXON, Akron; one niece, Victoria L.
JASPER, Lombard, Ill.; two great-nephews, Justin C. [JASPER] and Eric C. JASPER,
both of Lombard, Ill.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Irene BABER and one brother, Harry
DIXON.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, with Rev. Aaron
GROSS and Rev. Steven Hay FLICK officiating. Burial will be in Akron Cemetery.
Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home
Mildred P. Meredith
Sept 13, 1916 - May 8, 1999
Mildred P. MEREDITH, 82, Mexico, formerly of North Manchester, died 1:18 p.m.
Saturday at St. Joseph's Hospital, Kokomo.
Born to Guy Vernon and Stella M. KESTER in North Manchester, she married Charles
I. MEREDITH on April 1, 1944. He died Jan 1, 1994.
Mrs. Meredith was retired from Heckman Bindery, North Manchester. She graduated
Lagro High School in 1934.
Survivors include one son, Kenneth MEREDITH, Mexico; two grandchildren, one
great-grandchild; two brothers, Fred KESTER, Wabash, and Lewis KESTER, Fort
Wayne; one sister, Edith STEPHENSON, Lagro.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Charles Michael MEREDITH in
1969, one daughter, one brother and one sister.
Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at LeLaughter-McKee Mortuary North Manchester
Chapel, with Rev. Marlin McCANN officiating. Burial will be in Fairview
Cemetery, Servia. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Loe E. Henderson
Sept 27, 1904 - May 8, 1999
Loe Elizabeth GILES HENDERSON, 94, West Lafayette, died 11:39 p.m. Saturday at
her home.
Born in White County, she married Lowell D. HENDERSON on April 14, 1926 in
Delphi. He died June 17, 1988.
Mrs. Henderson was a homemaker.
Survivors include one daughter, Elizabeth and husband Hayden KING, Knightstown;
two sons, Joseph N. HENDERSON, West Lafayette, and Ivan D. HENDERSON, Rochester;
eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one grandson, one great-grandson, two brothers and
two sisters.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Hippensteel Funeral Home Chapel, 822 N.
9th St., Lafayette, with Rev. John MARTZ officiating. Interment will be at
Tippecanoe Memory Gardens. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral
home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Heart Fund.
Kenneth W. Conrad
Oct 1, 1919 - May 2, 1999
Additional information was received regarding Kenneth W. CONRAD, 79, Kewanna,
who died 1:42 a.m. May 2, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
Born to Sidney and Ruth STINSON CONRAD in Chalmers, he was a U.S. Navy veteran
having served at Pearl Harbor aboard the USS West Virginia which was sunk during
the attack. He was a retired salesman of Monsanto Fertilizer, Kewanna, and Crop
Fertility Specialists Inc., Winamac.
Survivors include three daughters, Markeeta KLINEFELTER, Kewanna, Carla ALLEN,
Monterey, and Nancy DITTFIELD, Nyona Lake; six grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; former wife, Marilyn CONRAD, Kewanna; stepmother, Edna
CONRAD, Monticello; two half-brothers, Jim [CONRAD] and Max CONRAD.
He was preceded in death by one sister and one brother.
Services were held 11 a.m. May 5 at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with burial in
Winamac Cemetery.
Tuesday, May 11, 1999
Peggy Reames
Oct 8, 1915 - May 10, 1999
Peggy "Effie" REAMES, 83, Plymouth, formerly of Fulton and Logansport,
died 9 a.m. Monday at Mayflower Care Center, Plymouth.
Born to David and Mary AUSTIN GOFF in Frankfort, she married Charles Edgar
REAMES in 1964 in Elkhart. He died Jan 18, 1976.
Survivors include one daughter, Sherry and husband John MYERS, Plymouth; two
sons, Dan and wife Jackie BROWN, and David "Mick" BROWN, all of Carson
City, Nev.; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Shirley BROWN, Fulton; nine grandchildren;
11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Jim G. BROWN on Aug 18, 1997, one
grandson, Timmy BROWN, and two brothers, Terry [GOFF] and Aaron F. GOFF.
Services are noon Thursday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, lwith Rev.
George HAPNER officiating. Burial will be in Davis Cemetery, near Burnettsville.
Friends may call 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be
made to Marshall County Humane Society.
Wednesday May 12, 1999
A. Lucile Surface
A. Lucile SURFACE, 80, Miller's Merry Manor, Warsaw, formerly of Mentone, died 1
a.m. today at her residence.
Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.
Gary L. Poole
May 31, 1940 - May 11, 1999
Gary Lee POOLE, 58, Wabash, died 10:32 p.m. Tuesday at his home.
Born to Gerald and Icle Virginia CLARK POOLE in Wabash, he married Janet S.
DISCOLL on Sept. 26, 1959 in Wabash. She survives.
Mr. Poole graduated from Wabash High School in 1958 and was president of Poole
Foods, Inc., Wabash since 1978. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church,
Wabash, the Wabash Moose Lodge, Knights of Columbus, and a member and past
exalted ruler of Wabash Elks. A member of the National Street Rod Association,
he enjoyed car shows and buying and selling trucks.
Survivors include his mother, Icle Virginia SINGLETON, Wabash; four sons, Keith
POOLE, Peru, Kim POOLE, Wabash, Scott and wife Amy POOLE, Lagro, and Brian and
wife Erin POOLE, Wabash; four grandchildren; one sister, Jacqueline and husband
Everett TISDALE, Wabash; two brothers Jerry Joe and wife Phyllis POOLE, Wabash,
and Sherman K. POOLE, Plymouth; one half-sister, Cathy HERRELL, Logansport;
stepfather, Ruskin SINGLETON, Wabash.
He was preceded in death by his stepmother and two half-brothers.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 188 W. Sinclair
St., Wabash, with Rev. Tim WROZEK, officiating. Burial will be in Falls
Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Friday and 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday at
Grandstaff-Hentgen Main Street Chapel, 86 E. Main, Wabash. Memorials may be made
to Hope Foundation and the Oncology Department at Wabash County Hospital.
Thursday, May 13, 1999
A. Lucile Surface
Sept 13, 1918 - May 12, 1999
A. Lucile SURFACE, 80, Miller's Merry Manor, Warsaw, formerly of Mentone, died 1
a.m. Wednesday.
Born to John Philip and Ruth WHEELER STARNER in Warsaw, she married Markwood I.
SURFACE on May 2, 1936. He died Nov 13, 1983.
Mrs. Surface retired from Kimble Glass after 30 years. She was a member of
Mentone United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years.
Survivors include two sons, Phillip and wife Beverly SURFACE, Mentone, and Paul
and wife Alice Faye SURFACE, Akron; three daughters, Alice and husband Hubert
KEIRN, Mentone, Linda and husband Larry SIMS, Fort Davis, Texas, and Markee
ADAMS, Anaheim, Calif.; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two sisters,
Jessie STICKLER, Warsaw, and June LOZIER, Peru.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Robert STARNER, and one
great-grandchild.
Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at King Memorial Home, Mentone with Rev. Will LAWSON, Sr., and Rev. Jack L. THOMPSON officiating. Burial will be in
Harrison Center Cemetery, Etna Green. Friends may call 3-8 p.m. Saturday at the
funeral home. Memorials may be made to Mentone United Methodist Church.
Calvin G. Miller
April 2, 1914 - Jan. 27, 1999
Calvin George MILLER, 84, Lawrence, Kan., formerly of Kewanna, died 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 27 in Lawrence.
Born to Charles and Glenn MILLER in Retah, Mont., he married Loretta HENDRICKSON
on May 29, 1942 at Brooks Field, Texas. She died Oct. 12, 1995.
Mr. Miller was a retired sales engineer and a member of the Lions club and the
U.S. Army Reserves. He was a graduate of Purdue University.
Survivors include two daughters, Nancy J. REITZ, Eudora, Kan., and Sandra L.
ROESNER, Mahtomedi, Minn.; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Robert [MILLER] and one
sister, Edith [MILLER].
Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Harrison-Metzger, Kewanna Chapel.
Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Kewanna.
Friday, May 14, 1999
Billie R. Thomason
Oct 6, 1927 - May 13, 1999
Billie Ray THOMASON, 71, Rochester, died Thursday morning at his home.
Born to Gilbert Lee and Elsie Louise HUBBLE THOMASON in Jasonville, he married
Bulah Louise THOMASON. She died May 1987. He married Bessie ROSS PIOTTER on June
18, 1988 in Peru. She survives in Rochester.
Mr. Thomason was retired from the U.S. Navy. He served in World War II, Korea,
and Vietnam. He was retired head maintenance manager at Community Hospital,
Ventura, Calif., and a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Rochester and
American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars of Jasonville.
Survivors include one daughter, Michelle Dawn DEARDORFF, Ventura, Calif; two
grandchildren; two stepsons, Jerry PIOTTER and Glen PIOTTER, both of Macy; one
stepdaughter, Sharon DILLMAN, Macy; eight step-grandchildren; seven
step-great-grandchildren; one sister, Norma Lee WILSON, Jasonville; two
brothers, Wilbur John THOMASON, Anderson, and Merrell Leon THOMASON, Terre
Haute; two half-sisters, Susie HAMILTON and Linda HEMPHILL, both of
Indianapolis; one half-brother, Richard THOMASON, Indianapolis.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Gilbert Lee THOMASON, and one sister,
Mildred Maria HOWARD.
Services are 1 p.m. Monday at St. John Lutheran Church, Rochester, with Rev.
James W. KREFT officiating. Burial will be in Ever-Rest Memorial Park,
Logansport. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Sunday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.
Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church and American Cancer Society.
Carl J. Scott
Oct 12, 1920 - May 13, 1999
Carl J. SCOTT, 78, Logansport, died 9 a.m. Thursday at his home.
Born to Carl M. and Ethel KINZIE SCOTT in Cass County, he married Beatrice W.
ANGLE on April 5, 1950 in Rossville. She survives.
Mr. Scott was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II where he served on the USS
Mississippi. He was in the farming industry for 49 years and a member of Corinth
Brethren Church, Twelve Mile.
Survivors include three daughters, Cyrena and husband Ray STALLER, Logansport,
Jill and husband Dana ZARTMAN, Rochester, and Julie and husband David FRED,
Kewanna; two sons, Kevin and wife Cindy SCOTT and Dana and wife Vicky SCOTT, all
of Logansport; 13 grandchildren, India [STAKKER], Tai [STALLER], and Cara
STALLER; Stephanie [SCOTT], Wesley [SCOTT], Duane [SCOTT] and Cody SCOTT; Adam
[SCOTT] and Ashley SCOTT; Silas [ZARTMAN] and Erica ZARTMAN, and James [FRED]
and Eli FRED.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Delmar [SCOTT] and
William SCOTT.
Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Corinth Brethren Church, Twelve Mile, with Rev.
Rod SCHULER officiating. Burial will be in Corinth Cemetery, Twelve Mile.
Friends may call 2-8 p.m. Saturday at the McClain Funeral Home, Denver, and one
hour prior to services on Sunday at the church.
Alice M. Slaybaugh
July 1, 1923 - May 14, 1999
Alice Mae SLAYBAUGH, 75, Mentone, formerly of Rochester, died 5 a.m. today at
ExtendaCare Nursing Home, Rochester.
Born to Frederick and Elva SIPLE NETTE in Argos, she married Joseph Gilbert
SLAYBAUGH on May 12, 1945 in Edinburg. He died April 4, l1966.
Mrs. Slaybaugh worked at Rochester Metal Products.
Survivors include two daughters, Sherry Lynn and husband Joseph Van DALSEN,
Macy, and Miss Sue Kay STANDIFORD, Rochester; five sons, John F. and wife
Barbara SLAYBAUGH, Etna Green, Donald L. and wife Alice SLAYBAUGH, Rochester,
Ronald W. SLAYBAUGH, Florida, Richard L. and wife Nellie SLAYBAUGH, Mentone and
Edwin E. SLAYBAUGH, Earl Park; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren;
two sisters, Harriett OWENS, Rochester, and Wilma McGEE, Kewanna; one brother,
Frederick J. NETTE, Logansport; two sisters-in-law, Olive STANDIFORD and Phyliss
NETTE, both of Rochester; one b rother-in-law, Howard REX, Albion.
Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday at Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery with
Brother James TREBER officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to services on
Monday at the funeral home.
Saturday, May 15, 1999
Gustave E. Contat
June 19, 1921 - May 14, 1999
Gustave Edward "Bum" CONTAT, 78, South Bend, died 12:30 a.m. Friday at
his home.
Born to Gustave N. and Anna CONTAT in Mishawaka, he married Odessa RICE GRAVES
on Dec. 18, 1948 in Goshen. She survives.
Mr. Contat was a retired self-employed upholsterer. Prior to becoming
self-employed, he worked as a millwright at Uniroyal in Mishawaka. A World War
II U.S. Army veteran, he was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He was
a member of the Ireland Road Church of God, Mishawaka.
Survivors include four daughters, Beverly and husband Bill WOODRUFF, Opal
BUFFORD and Carol and husband Dave SKWARCAN, all of Mishawaka, and Edna and
husband Jim ANSPAUGH, South Bend; two sons, Minor L. GRAVES and Lawrence E.
CONTAT, both of South Bend; one daughter-in-law, Barbara L. GRAVES, Mishawaka;
14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Ruth CARRICO,
Rochester, Laura BURTNER and Mary Jane BETHE, both of Mishawaka; two brothers,
Charles CONTAT, Elkhart and Mike CONTAT, Belin, N.M.; several nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by one son, lJames D. GRAVES in May 1998.
Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Bubb Funeral Chapel North, Mishawaka, with Rev.
Mark MUNCY officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery where Mishawaka VFW
Post 360 will donduct military graveside rites. Friends may call 2-4 p.m. and
6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Thomas O. Pugh
Thomas O. PUGH, 66, 1105 Elm St., died Thursday at his residence.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.
Alice M. Slaybaugh
July 1, 1923 - May 14, 1999
Alice Mae SLAYBAUGH, 75, Mentone, formerly of Rochester, died 5 a.m. Friday at
ExxtendaCare Nursing Home, Rochester.
Born to Frederick and Elva SIPLE NETTE in Argos, she married Joseph Gilbert
SLAYBAUGH on May 12, 1945 in Edinburg. He died April 4, 1966.
Mrs. Slaybaugh worked at Rochester Metal Products.
Survivors include two daughters, Sherry Lynn and husband Joseph Van DALSEN,
Macy, and Miss Sue Kay STANDIFORD, Rochester; five sons, John F. and wife
Barbara SLAYBAUGH, Etna Green, Donald L. and wife Alice SLAYBAUGH, Rochester,
Ronald W. SLAYBAUGH, Florida, Richard L. and wife Nellie SLAYBAUGH, Mentone, and
Edwin E. SLAYBAUGH, Earl Park; Grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two
sisters, Harriett OWENS, Rochester, and Wilma McGEE, Kewanna; one brother,
Frederick J. NETTE, Logansport; two sisters-in-law, Olive STANDIFORD and Phyliss
NETTE, both of Rochester; one brother-in-law, Howard REX, Albion. Preceding in
death with her parents and husband were one daughter, Tami Lou [SLAYBAUGH], one
granddaughter, Rhonda SLAYBAUGH and one brother Rollin NETTE.
Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday at Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery with
Brother James TREBER officiating. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Monday at
Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester.
Lillian E. Ness
Oct. 31, 1912 - May 14, 1999
Lillian E. NESS, 86, Rochester, died at 4:10 p.m. Friday at Life Care Center,
Rochester.
Born in Royal Center to Schuyler and Lilly VanMETER BUTTON, she married Roy Earl
NESS in 1932 in Rochester. He died Aug. 3, 1954. She was a homemaker and member
of Westside Apostolic Church, Rochester.
Surviving are four daughters Lorraine and husband Merle GRAY, Camden; Irma and
husband Robert JOHNSON, Akron; Betty Lou and husband James SMITH, Tulsa, Okla.;
Wilma Jean and husband Weldon HARVEY, Athens, and four sons, Chester L. [NESS],
St. Francisville, Ill.; Thomas E. and wife Carolyn [NESS], Rochester; Leonard D.
and wife Virginia [NESS], Long Beach, Calif., and Sherril L. [NESS], Rochester.
Preceding in death with her husband were one son, Vernal R. [NESS], who died in
1998 and one grandchild.
Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with
the Rev. Paul CECRLE officiating. Burial will be in the Winamac Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday. Memorials may be made to the American
Heart Association.
Monday, May 17, 1999
Jerry H. Hudkins
Jerry H. HUDKINS, Carthage, Mo., formerly of Rochester, died unexpectedly on May
15.
Arrangements are pending at Ulmer Funeral Home, Carthage.
Ralph Ward
Ralph WARD, 86, Mentone, died 6:15 p.m. Sunday at Wabash Health Care, Wabash.
Robert D. Norris
Robert D. NORRIS, 71, Mentone, died 9:30 p.m. Sunday at his home.
Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.
Lillian E. Ness
Oct 31, 1912 - May 14, 1999
Additional information has been received on Lillian E. NESS, 86, Rochester, who
died 4:10 p.m. Friday at Life Care Center, Rochester.
Born to Schuyler and Lilly Van METER BUTTON in Royal Center, she married Roy
Earl NESS in 1932 in Rochester. He died Aug. 3, 1954.
Mrs. Ness was a homemaker and a member of Westside Apostolic Church, Rochester.
Services include four daughters, Lorraine and husband Merle GRAY, Camden, Irma
and husband Robert JOHNSON, Akron, Betty Lou and husband James SMITH, Tulsa,
Okla., and Wilma Jean and husband Weldon HARVEY, Athens; four sons, Chester
LeRoy NESS, St. Francisville, Ill., Thomas Earl and wife Carolyn NESS,
Rochester, Leonard Dale and wife Virginia NESS, Long Beach, Calif., and Sherril
Lee NESS, Rochester; 20 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three btothers, four sisters, one son, Vernal
Robert NESS in 1998, and one grandchild.
Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester with
Rev. Paul M. CECRLE officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery. Friends may
call 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to American Heart
Association.
Thomas O. Pugh
Jan 8, 1933 - May 15, 1999
Thomas O. PUGH, 86, 1105 Elm St., died 11:30 p.m. Thursday at his home.
Born to Cameron and Ruby L. CONFER PUGH near Mexico, he married Louanna PIERATT
on Oct. 13, 1950 in Miami County. She survices at home.
Mr. Pugh was a maintenance man for Honeywell Corp., Wabash, Chamberlains
Products, formerly of Akron, Squart "D" Corporation, Peru, Daulton
Foundry, Warsaw, and Modern Materials, Rochester. He served in the Indiana
National Guard.
Survivors include three daughters, Anita and husband Ronald WHYBREW, Amboy,
Karen and husband Timothy RUFF, Akron, and Sandra and husband John THOMAS,
Rochester; six grandchildren, Ronald WHYEBREW, Jr., Amboy, Thomas RUFF, Akron,
Tina AGNEW, Terra RUFF, Derek [THOMAS] and Jessica THOMAS, all of Rochester; his
mother, Rochester; four sisters, Linda FISHER, Macy, Zala and husband Larry
WORKING, Moyock, N.C., Connie and husband Dwight HUMERICKROUSE, Nyona Lake, and
Brenda and husband, Mark GUNDRUM, Fulton; one brother, James and wife Becky
PUGH, Lucerne.
He was preceded in death by his father on Dec. 24, 1954, four brothers, Danny
[PUGH], Lowell [PUGH], Stanley [PUGH] and Ward [PUGH], and one
great-granddaughter, Elaine JOYCE.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester,
with Rev. Larry PYEATT officiating. Burial and graveside military services
conducted by LeRoy Shelton American Letion Post and Lake Manitou Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call 2-8
p.m. Tuesday or one hour prior to services on Wednesday ath the funeral home.
Hugh A. Hudkins
April 1, 1933 - May 14, 1999
Hugh A. HUDKINS, 66, Lake Bruce, Kewanna, died 8:07 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn
Hospital, Rochester.
Born to Byron E. and Dora M. STEVENS HUDKINS in Knox, he married Kum Soon Janie
HAN on March 11, 1960 in Paris, France. She survives.
Mr. Hudkins graduated from Hammond High School in 1951. He was a retired Foreign
Service Officer with the U. S. Department of State. His career consisted of
assignments in Seoul, Korea; Maris, France; Baghdad, Iraq ; Bangkok, Thailand;
Tokyo, Japan; Monrovia, Liberia; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; Sanai Field
Mission; Seoul, Korea; Beijing, China; and Tokyo, Japan. He served with the U.S.
Air Force 6910th Security Group.
He was a member of the Acme Lodge 83 Free and Accepted Masons, Michigan City,
Scottish Rite Valley of Tokyo, Japan, and American Legion China Post 1 of
Shanghi, China, which he helped to establish. He was a life member of Kewanna
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1121, and the Moose and Elks Lodges, Rochester.
Survivors include one son, Byron Leo HUDKINS, American Embassy, Tokyo, Japan;
one daughter, Felicia and husband Delbert CARPENTER, Kewanna; two
granddaughters, Nicole [HUDKINS] and Taylor [HUDKINS].
Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home Kewanna Chapel,
with Rev. Cliff GANO officiating. Friends may call 3-8 p.ml today and from 8
a.m. to the time of services on Tuesday at the funeral home. There will be a
Masonic Memorial Service at 8 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to the Masonic
Lodge or Riley Children's Hospital.
Tuesday, May 18, 1999
Marie Savage
Oct. 25, 1903 - May 17, 1999
Marie SAVAGE, 95, Macy, died 9:20 p.m. Monday at her home.
She was born to John A. and Belle LaRUE SAVAGE in Akron.
Ms.Savage was a retired postal clerk. She worked in the Macy Post Office from
1936-1973. She graduated from Macy High School in 1922, attended Indiana
University, and taught school in a one-room school in Miami County.
Survivors include neighbors, friends and distant relatives.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Plainview Cemetery, Macy, with
Rev. David WELSH officiating.
Robert D. Norris
June 19, 1927 - May 16, 1999
Robert D. NORRIS, 71, Mentone, died 9:30 p.m. Sunday at his home.
Born to Samuel and Dora BOYER NORRIS in Kosciusko County, he married Wilma
OVERHOLT on May 24, 1951 in Warsaw. She survives.
Mr. Norris worked at BNW Industries, Mentone, and was a farmer. He was World War
II U.S. Army veteran and a member of Kosciusko County Soil and Water
Conservation since 1957, RC and D. Conservation, and Kosciusko County Sheep
Association.
Survivors include one daughter, Joyce and husband Ralph MARLEY, Russiabille; one
son, Dennis NORRIS, Mentone; two grandchildren, Jennifer [MARLEY] and Michael
MARLEY, Russiaville; one brother, Lee and wife Norene NORRIS, Mentone; one
sister, Mrs. Everett "Lillie" ROOKSTOOL, Oswego.
Services are 10:30 a.ml Thursday at Knig Memorial Home, Mentone, with Rev. Joe
OLSON officiating. Burial will be in Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.m.
Wednesday at the funeral home.
Ralph C. Ward
Oct. 25, 1912 - May 16, 1999
Ralph C. WARD, 86, Ment one, died 6:15 p.m. Sunday at Wabash Health Care,
Wabash.
Born to Clyde and Cora FLORY in Tippecanoe, he married Vadis ELICK on Aug. 15,
1934 in Fort Wayne. She survices.
Mr. Ward owned Ward's Paint & Wallpaper Store, Mentone, a decorating
contract business. A World War II U.S. Navy veteran, he was a member of the
American Legion, Warsaw.
Survivors include one daughter, Jacqueline and husband Rodney GIBBLE, Mentone;
two sons, Ted L. and wife Pamela WARD, Warsaw, and Ronald D. WARD, Valparaiso;
10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one
sister, Ruth and husband Delbert BOWLES, Eagle River, Wisc. He was preceded in death by three brothers, three sisters and one
great-granddaughter, Ashley BRUNER.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Rev. Will
LAWSON, Sr., officiating. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the
American Legion at Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.ml today at the
funeral home.
John R. Burkholder
John R. BURKHOLDER, 81, Logansport, died 2:54 a.m. today at Manorcare Health
Services, Kokomo.
Arrangements are pending at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.
Wednesday, May 19, 1999
Jerry H. Hudkins
Jan. 16, 1936 - May 15, 1999
Jerry H. HUDKINS, 63, Carthage, Mo., died 3:08 a.m. Saturday at Grove General
Hospital, Grove, Okla.
Born to William J. and Mildred I. BROOKER HUDKINS in Kewanna, he married Joan
THOMPSON on June 19, 1954 in Rochester. She survives.
Mr. Hudkins was president of the wire group at Leggett-Platt Corp., Carthage,
and a member of the Board of Directors. He was a member of First United
Methodist Church, Carthage.
Survivors include three sons, Vincent K. [HUDKINS], Diamond, Mo., Jerry M. [HUDKINS],
Houston, Texas, and Bruce E. [HUDKINS], Tulsa, Okla.; three grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; five brothers, Richard [HUDKINS], Rochester, Donald [HUDKINS],
Sebastian, Fla., George [HUDKINS], North Little Rock, Ark., John [HUDKINS],
Warsaw, and Virgil [HUDKINS], Rochester; one sister, Mary Ellen GEORGE,
Kimberling, City, Mo.
Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church, Carthage, with
Rev. Russell MAGGARD officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Carthage.
Friends may call 7-8 p.m. Wednesday at Ulmer Funeral Home, Carthage. Memorials
may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the First United Methodist
Church, Carthage.
John R. Burkholder
Feb. 19, 1918 - May 18, 1999
John Robert BURKHOLDER, 81, Logansport, died 2:54 a.m. Tuesday at Manorcare
Health Services, Kokomo.
Born to John and Helen BORNEMAN BURKHOLDER in Miami County, he married Mary
Maxine ANGLE on May 17, 1937. She died May 18, 1975. He married Elsie CARTER
BURROUGH on Nov. 26, 1975 in Logansport. She survives.
Mr. Burkholder was a retired truck driver and was a Kemple Glassware collector.
He was co-author of a book, "Kemple Glassware, 1945-1970." He attended
Calvary Presbyterian Church, Logansport.
Survivors include three daughters, Carol JUSTICE, Logansport, Marianne and
husband Steve JONES, Jerri and husband Jeff STAFFORD, all of Galveston; one son
John Robert BURKHOLDER III, San Diego, Calif.; one stepson, Ivor Dale and wife
Diana BURROUGH, Marion; nine grandchildren, Leeann and husband Roger CHILCUT,
Brian and wife Brandi JUSTICE, Tom [JUSTICE] and Mark JUSTICE, Eric and wife
Michelle JONES, Cory JONES, Andrea MANNING, Kyra and husband Tim MILLER, Marc and wife Kelli
BURROUGH; seven great-grandchildren; one stepsister, Lena WILSON; two
stepbrothers, Dale DILLMAN, Logansport, and Verl DILLMAN, Peru.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Alice MANSFORD, one grandchild, and one
stepbrother, Lynn DILLMAN.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev.
Douglas MANKELL officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico.
Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to service on Friday
at the funeral home.
Thursday, May 20, 1999
James E. Wright
James E. WRIGHT, 56, Denver, died 10:42 p.m. Wednesday at St. Vincent Hospital,
Indianapolis.
Arrangements are pending at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.
Friday, May 21, 1999
James E. Wright
Oct 11, 1942 - May 19, 1999
James Edward WRIGHT, 56, Denver, died 10:42 p.m. Wednesday at St. Vincent
Hospital, Indianapolis.
Born to Richard Vaughn and Mary A. OGLE WRIGHT in Rochester, he married Charlene
SPARKS on June 26, 1964 in Fulton County. She survives.
Mr. Wright worked for Square D Company, Peru and was a member of Chapel Hill
Alliance Church, Peru.
Survivors include one son, Mike WRIGHT, Columbia City; one daughter, Deanna
MILLER, Akron; one granddaughter, Britney Nichole MILLER, Akron; two brothers,
Richard L. WRIGHT, Lafayette, and Jerry L. WRIGHT, North Manchester; one sister
Connie R. JUDY, Peru; one stepsister, Mae BALDWIN, Peru.
He was preceded in death by his parents and stepfather, Leslie Frank KINTNER.
Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Chapel Hill Alliance Church, Peru, with Rev. Bob
BROWN officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery, Denver. Friends may call
2-8 p.m. Saturday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, and one hour before the
service on Sunday at the church. Memorials may be made to Chapel Hill Alliance
Church.
Saturday, May 22, 1999
Luke T.B. Fritter
May 19, 1999 - May 19, 1999
Infant Luke "Tristan" Brunner FRITTER was stillborn on Wednesday at
St. Joseph Hospital of Marshall County, Plymouth Campus, Plymouth.
Servivors include his parents, Rebecca FRITTER, Argos, and Luke A. BRUNNER,
Palestine; maternal grandfather, Leland R. FRITTER, Argos; paternal grandmother,
Fay BRUNNER, Palestine; Maternal great-grandparents, Samuel and Audrey WRIGHT,
Argos, and Mildred FRITTER, Plymouth; aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by a maternal grandmother, Lorena FRITTER, May 21, 1998
and a paternal grandfather, John E. BRUNNER, Sept. 1, 1993.
Private family graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday at Maple Grove Cemetery,
Argos, with Rev. Lloyd HOWARD officiating. No visitation is scheduled. Grossman
Funeral Home, Argos, is in charge of arrangements.
Catherine Brower
Catherine Mary BROWER, 91, formerly of Logansport, died Friday night at St.
Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Arrangements are pending at McClain Funeral Home.
Esther Dunnuck
Esther DUNNUCK, 87, Backus, Minn., formerly of DEnver, died at 6:25 p.m. Friday
at St. Joseph Hospital, Brainerd, Minn.
Monday, May 24, 1999
Bruce D. Floyd Sr.
Dec 13, 1941 - May 22, 1999
Bruce D. FLOYD Sr. 57, Akron, died 5:40 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital,
Rochester.
Born to Merle and Helen METHENY FLOYD in Ironton, Ohio, he married Shirley A.
JOPLIN on Jan. 3, 1966 in Norfolk, Va. She survives.
Mr. Floyd was a truck driver and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran.
Survivors include two daughters, Anita and husband Gary WEBB, South Point, Ohio,
and Crystal FLOYD, Akron; one son, Bruce D. Jr. and wife Theresa FLOYD, Akron;
five grandchildren, Cody [FLOYD], Gary [FLOYD], Christina [FLOYD], Christy F.
[FLOYD], and Samantha [FLOYD]; four sisters, Patty and husband Harold WALDEN,
South Point, Ohio, Jenny and husband Jack DAVIDSON and Judy FLOYD, all of
Lexington, K., and Jackie Sue and husband Ed MILLER, Moral, Ohio; one brother,
Dale and wife Sue FLOYD, South Point, Ohio.
Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Akron Cemetery with Rev. Nelson ISETON
officiating. No visitation is scheduled. Hartzler Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
Charles G. Evans
Sept. 17, 1933 - May 22, 1999
Charles Glen EVANS, 65, 917 Jefferson St., died 8:20 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn
Hospital, Rochester.
Born to W. F. and Lorena CARTER EVANS in Fort Cobb, Okla., he married Sharon
BALLINGER on April 14, 1988 in Indianapolis. She survives at home.
Mr. Evans was a warehouse clerk for Edmonton Manufacturing, formerly Topps
Manufacturing, Rochester. Prior to that he was a career sailor in the U.S. Navy
for 20 years where he served aboard the USS Rowe, USS Sarasota, USS Forrestal
and was stationed at the U.S. Naval Reserve Manpower Center, Bainbridge, Md. A
radio repairman, he received five Good Conduct Medals, the Navy Occupation
Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.
Survivors include one daughter, Michelle HOWARD, Rochester; two sons, Craig
[EVANS] and Charles EVANS Jr., both of Danville, Pa.; three grandchildren,
Rachel Carrie [EVANS], Rochester, Marcia Ann [EVANS] and Charles Gene EVANS III, both of
Danville; three brothers, William EVANS Jr., Oklahoma, and Earl [EVANS] and
Jerry W. EVANS, both of Washington; one half-brother, Donald EVANS; one
half-sister, Jewel EVANS; his mother-in-law, Erma MARTIN, Rochester.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Ernie EVANS, and his
father-in-law, Robert MARTIN.
Graveside military services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at Marion National
Cemetery. Friends may call 10-11 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral
Home, Rochester.
Esther Dunnuck
Sept 27, 1911 - May 21, 1999
Esther DUNNUCK, 87, Backus, Minn., formerly of Denver, died 6:25 p.m. Friday in
Brainerd, Minn.
Born to John and Martha ELLIS COPELAND in Kokomo, she married Willis DUNNUCK on
Nov. 3, 1930 in Peru. He survives.
Mrs. Dunnuck was a 50-year member of the Macy chapter of Order of Eastern Star
and a past matron, and a member of Trainman Auxiliary.
Survivors include two sons, Joe DUNNUCK, Backus, Minn., and Jim DUNNUCK, Peru;
two daughters, Jane TAYLOR, Irving, Texas, and Linda STECKERD, Manitowac, Wisc.;
13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Warren Lee [DUNNUCK] and Phillip DUNNUCK,
one sister, Edna SIMPSON and two brothers, William [COPELAND] and Kenneth
COPELAND.
Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev. George
McCARTY officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Peru. Friends may
call 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. An Eastern Star memorial service will
be held 8 p.m. Monday.
Dorothy L. Kochenderfer
Aug. 9, 1912 - May 22, 1999
Dorothy Louise KOCHENDERFER, 86, Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester,
formerly of 705 E. Fourth St., died 6:03 p.m. Saturday at her residence.
Born to Peter A. and Mary L. GRASS HORN near Burket in Kosciusko Co., she
married Von KOCHENDERFER on March 4, 1933 in Elkhart. He died Feb. 5, 1993.
Mrs. Kochenderfer was a caterer in California and had worked as a sales clerk
for Rochester's Taylor Shoe Store. She was a member of First Baptist Church,
Rochester and its missionary group. She was a past member of the Pleasant Valley
Community Club.
Survivors include two nieces, Millie and husband Allen SHIVELY, Goshen, and
Bonnie and husband George MACHLMANN, Pompano Beach, Fla.; two nephews, Ronald
HORN, San Francisco, Calif., and Keith and wife Virginia HORN, Warsaw and Plant
City, Fla.; several great-nieces and nephews.
Services are 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester,
with Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Burial will be in Mentone Cemetery. Friends
may call 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Margaret M. Leydet
Margaret M. LEYDET, 62, 1326 1/2 Madison St., died 7:10 a.m. Saturday at
ExtendaCare Center.
Arrangements are pending at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Tuesday, May 24, 1999
Dorothy L. Kochenderfer
Aug 9, 1912 - May 22, 1999
Services for Dorothy Louise KOCHENDERFER, 86, North Manchester, formerly of 705
E. Fourth St., who died 6:03 p.m. Saturday at her residence, have been changed
to graveside services at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Mentone Cemetery with Rev. Junior
BOSE officiating.
Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home,
Rochester.
Theadore M. Ness
Dec. 10, 1934 - May 23, 1999
Theadore M. NESS, 64, Kewanna, died 11:02 p.m. Sunday in Woodlawn Hospital,
Rochester.
He was born to Charles Clinton and Arlene S. ZELLERS NESS near Grass Creek.
He was a salvage contractor and a member of Kewanna Veterans of Foreign Wars. He
served as a radar specialist in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He
graduated from Kewanna High School in 1952.
Survivors include his mother who lives in Kewanna; one son, Clinton Monroe NESS,
Kewanna; and one brother, Karl Dean NESS, Huntsville, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his father.
There are no funeral services or visitation planned. Harrison-Metzger Funeral
Homes, Inc., Kewanna, is in charge of arrangements.
Margaret M. Leydet
Jan. 18, 1937 - May 22, 1999
Margaret M. LEYDET, 69, 1326 1/2 Madison St., died 7:10 a.m. Saturday at
ExtendaCare, Rochester.
Born to Noah and Lucinda HEDGECOTH GUNTER in Crossville, Tenn., she married
George R. BROWN on May 19, 1959 in Crossville. He died in 1975. She later
married Richard LEYDET. He survives.
Mrs. Leydet was a former EstendaCare employee.
Survivors include four sons, Fred [BROWN], Tim [BROWN], Jerry W. BROWN, all of
Rochester, and Bobby HANKINS, Crossville; two grandchildren; two sisters,
Christine NEALON and Wilma DURHAM, both of Crossville; three brothers, Powell
GUNTER and Leon BARNES, Crossville, and Bob BARNES, Rochester.
Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Citizens Cemetery, Rochester, with Rev.
Don BRENNEMAN officiating. No visitation is planned. Zimmerman Family Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ruth L. Wahlig
Ruth Louise WAHLIG, 81, Fort Wayne, formerly of Athens, died 7:25 p.m. Monday at
Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Wednesday, May 26, 1999
Macy Teenager Dies
An off-road vehicle accident claimed the life of a Macy teenager Tuesday
evening.
Steven Bruce MATTICE, 14, died at 12:12 a.m. today of a fractured neck.
Police say Mattice and a passenger, Jonathan SHOCK, 15, Macy, were traveling
north on County Road 200 East south of County Road 600 South at about 6:35 p.m.
when their four-wheeler left the east side of the road and hit a utility pole.
The victim was air lifted to Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, where he later died.
Shock received only minor injuries and was treated and released at Woodlawn
Hospital.
Steven B. Mattice
Steven Bruce MATTICE, 14, Macy, died 12:10 a.m. today in Parkview Hospital, Fort
Wayne, from injuries sustained in an off-road vehicle accident approximately
6:30 p.m.Tuesday.
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Ruth L. Wahlig
April 24, 1919 - May 24, 1999
Ruth Louise WAHLIG, 80, Fort Wayne, formerly of Athens, died 7:25 p.m. Monday at
Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne.
Born to Samuel and Ethel M. BERGER CLEMANS in Fulton County, she married Joseph
G. WAHLIG on Dec. 4, 1937 in Fulton County. He died Feb. 22, 1999.
A homemaker, Mrs. Wahlig attended the Athens United Methodist Church, the Gilead
United Methodist Church.
Survivors include one son, Larry and wife Donna WAHLIG, Fort Wayne; two
daughters, Andrea and husband David DAY and Audrey and husband Jerry BUCHAN, all
of Fort Wayne; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Lowell WAHLIG, and two sisters, Virginia
KEIM and Charlene FITZPATRICK.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. George
HAPNER officiating. Burial will be in Athens Cemetery. Friends may call 5-8 p.m.
Thursday at the funeral home.
Thursday, May 27, 1999
Steven B. Mattice
June 21, 1984 - May 26, 1999
Steven Bruce MATTICE, 14, Macy, died 12:10 a.m. Wednesday at Parkview Hospital,
Fort Wayne, as a result of an accident.
Born to Bruce E. and Sara J. SHIREMAN MATTICE in South Bend, he came to Macy in
Jan. 1999 from Muncie.
An eighth grade student at Caston Jr/Sr High School, he was elected to be the
freshman Student Council Representative for next year. He participated in
baseball and basketball. While attending Muncie Northside Middle School he was
involved in soccer, baseball, basketball and football. An avid golfer, he also
enjoyed fishing, horseback riding and rollerblading and was a member of the
Young Life organizastion in Muncie.
Survivors include his parents, Macy; one sister, Marcy M. MATTICE, Indianapolis;
maternal grandmother, Kathryn SHIREMAN, Rochester; several aunts, uncles and
cousins.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather and paternal grandparents.
Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Rev. David DOUGLASS officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Friends may call 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be
made to Indiana Organ Procurement Organization or Caston Scholarship Memorial
Fund.
Barbara J. Knauff
March 16, 1958 - May 26, 1999
Barbara J. Van METER KNAUFF, 41, Dansville, Mich., died 11:42 a.m. Wednesday at
Ingram Medical Center, Lansing, Mich. due to cancer.
Born to Harold and Lois BURTON Van METER in Rochester, she married Tim KNAUFF on
July 10, 1993 in Dansville, Mich. He survives.
Mrs. Knauff was employed by Dart Container Company, Mason, Mich.
Survivors include three children, Ron [KNAUFF], Carrie [KNAUFF] and Ashley [KNAUFF];
her parents, Jackson, Mich.; one sister, Brenda and husband Rich HICKS, Flint,
Mich.; one brother, David and wife Barbara Van METER, Ravenna, Ohio; two nieces
and one nephew.
Funeral services are friday in Mason, Mich. Graveside services are 11 a.m.
Saturday in Metea Cemetery,with Rev. George HAPNER officiating. Friends may call
9-10:30 a.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton. Memorials may be
made to the Knauff children through the funeral home.
Friday, May 28, 1999
Driver Dies in Wreck
A rural Rochester man was killed in a one-vehicle accident at 10:10 p.m.
Thursday.
According to a report from the Indiana State Police, David A. KRULL, 36, 1483 W.
Indiana 14, was westbound on Indiana 14 - approximately one-half mile west of
Fulton County Road 1000 East - when he lost control and left the north side of
the highway at a curve.
The vehicle, a 1995 Kenworth tractor-trailer, struck two utility poles, crossing
the highway and leaving the south side of the road before overturning, ejecting
the victim. Krull was not wearing a seatbelt which could have prevented fatal
injuries.
Krull was pronounced dead at the scene by Fulton County coroner, Jon Good.
Indiana 14 was closed for several hours during the accident investigation.
Assisting at the scene were the Fulton County Sheriff's Department, Akron Police
Department, Fulton County EMS, Henry Township Fire and Rescue, Fulton County EMA,
Fulton County Croner's Office, Indiana State Highway Department and the
Rochester Fire Department.
Jack Ringle
Dec. 17, 1924 - May 24, 1999
Jack RINGLE, 74, Marion, formerly of Akron, died 9:38 a.m. Monday at Marion
General Hospital.
Born to Earl and Blanch RINGLE in South Bend, he married his wife Geneva
"Jeanne" [RINGLE] on Dec. 24, 1961. She survives.
Mr. Ringle worked as a machinist for the Chronicle Tribune until 1968, worked
for American Stationary Company from 1968-74, and Rytex, Indianapolis, for eight
years before retiring in 1982. He was a member of the American Legion Post 10
and Moose Lodge, both in Marion, and a 50-year member of Samaritan Lodge 105 and
Free and Accepted Masons. He graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1942 and
learned the printing trade at the Akron News.
Survivors include one daughter, Cathy CARR, Burnsville, Minn.; one son, Terry
and wife Carol MALOTT, Marion; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several
nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son.
Services were 10 a.m. Wednesday at Raven Funeral Home, Marion, and burial was in
Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Huntington County.
Saturday, May 29, 1999
David A. Krull
Feb. 5, 1963 - May 27, 1999
David Allen KRULL, 36, 1483 West Indiana 14, Rochester, died at 10:12 p.m.
Thursday as the result of injuries sustained in a tractor-trailer accident.
Born in Indianapolis to Richard A. and Joy FILSON KRULL he lived in the
Rochester area for five years. On June 3, 1989 in Plymouth he married Rose Marie
TUTTLE, who survives. He was a tractor trailer operator for Dean Foods Company,
Rochester, and member of the Fulton Wesleyan Church. He graduated from Culver
High School in 1982.
Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Amy M. [KRULL] and Dustee R. [KRULL],
one son, Benjamin D. [KRULL], all living at home; his mother, Joy [KRULL],
Argos; father, Richard and stepmother Shirley KRULL, Plymouth; one sister, Bar
WILLIAMS and husband Kevin, Argos, and nieces and nephews. Preceding in death
were his grandparents.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. Burial
will be in Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the Shop with a Cop
program administered by the Fraternal Order of Police.
Audean S. Metheny
July 30, 1936 - May 27, 1999
Audean S. METHENY, 62, 499 East 13th St., Winamac, died at 7:06 a.m. Thursday at
St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Lafayette.
Born in Hudsonville, Ill., to Alfie and Bernice POOR METHENY he was a former
employee of Winamac Coul Spring, Kewanna, Midwest Spring Co., Logansport, and a
former foreman at Muelhausen Spring Co., Logansport.
Surviving are eight cousins, Betty STUMP, Judy SEMEN, Montie JORDAN, Jim PLOT,
Joan JORDAN, Alan JOHNSON and Susan SZWED and a friend, Lydia WHITE.
Graveside services will be 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Winamac Cemetery with the Rev.
Joe JOHNSON officiating. No visitation is planned. Frain Mortuary, Winamac, is
in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund and Diabetes
Foundation.
Monday, May 31, 1999
[no paper - holiday]
Tuesday, June 1, 1999
Accident Claims 2
A leiters Ford man was one of two killed in a traffic accident on Indiana 110 at
9:05 p.m. Monday.
The Indiana State Police Bremen Post reported that Robert E. HAWK, 65, of
P.O.Box 146, Leiters Ford, was killed when a car driven by Jeff D. NEACE, 34,
Argos, lost control while traveling eastbound on Indiana 110, crossed the center
line and collided with Hawk's van. Neace was also killed in the accident, five
miles south and two miles west of Argos.
A passenger in Hawk's vehicle, wife Emma HAWK, 68, 4622 North Bowen, Leiters
Ford, was admitted to Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne, with leg injuries.
She was listed in critical condition today. Also injured was Hawk's brother,
Donald HAWK, Cape Coral, Fla., listed in serious condition with leg and arm
fractures at Parkview Memorial.
Assisting at the scene were the Marshall County Sheriff's Department, the Fulton
County Sheriff's Department, Argos Police Department, and Fulton County
firefighters.
Donald E. Shultz
Aug. 9, 1943 - May 28, 1999
Donald E. SHULTZ, 55, North Manchester, formerly of Fort Wayne and Rochester,
died Friday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Mr. Shultz was born to James and Hazel RICE SHULTZ in Richmond.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran, and a social worker employed by Equal Opportunity
Council at Allen County from 1967-1970. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church,
North Manchester, and a past member of the Elks and Moose, Rochester. He earned
degrees in sociology and psychology from Manchester College, and began work on
his master's degree at Ball State University.
Survivors include one daughter, Stephanie SHULTZ, LaPorte; one brother, Todd
SHULTZ, Illinois; and one sister, Jody McCLAIN, Newport Beach, Calif.
A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church, North
Manchester. Memorials may be made to Shutlz Family Memorial Fund, 2400 Andrew
Ave., Apt. 618, LaPorte, IN 46350.
Bernice Fenstermacher
Feb. 5, 1916 - May 31, 1999
Bernice FENSTERMACHER, 83, 1408 Washington St., died 9:33 a.m. Monday at Life
Care Center, Rochester.
Born to Estil and Bessie CLEMANS KINDIG in Akron, she married Raymond
FENSTERMACHER on Feb. 5, 1938 in Akron. He died May 1, 1998.
A homemaker, she is survived by one daughter, Maxine HAMM, Rochester; one son, Norman FENSTERMACHER, Milton, Fla.; one sister, Parenthea JOHNSON, Mentone;
two brothers, Lester KINDIG, Mentone, and Leon KINDIG, Winona Lake; 10
grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Fred E. FENSTERMACHER in 1978, one sister,
Fay OLSON, and one brother, Lawrence KINDIG.
Services are 10 .m. Thursday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Rev. Rob CRYTZER officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Athens.
Friends may call 5-730 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to services on Thursday
at the funeral home. Mmorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association.
Kay A. Kindig
Aug 10, 1935 - May 31, 1999
Kay A. KINDIG, 63, Mentone, died 4:40 p.m. Monday at Parkview Memorial Hospital,
Fort Wayne.
Born to Albert and Isabell BLANTON HATFIELD in Logansport, she married Richard
L. "Dick" KINDIG on Oct 16, 1953, in Mentone. He survives.
Mrs. Kindig worked in the Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. office for 32 years.
She was a member of the Mentone United Methodist Church, a 20-year member of
Indiana Association of Office Personnel, and a 1953 graduate of Mentone High
School.
Survivors include her mother, Mentone; one son, Daniel and wife Jackie KINDIG,
Bourbon; one daughter, Teresa and husband Raymond HANSEN, Francesville; four
grandchildren, Wesley [HANSEN] and Shannon HANSEN and Mathew [KINDIG] and Kayla
KINDIG; one brother, Larry and wife Becky HATFIELD, Carmel.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Rev.
Jack THOMPSON officiating. Burial will be in Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call
from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks
that memorials be made to the Kay A. Kindig Scholarship Fund.
Jeffrey Neace
Jeffrey NEACE, 34, Argos, died 9:20 p.m. Monday from injuries sustained in an
automobile accident at Indiana 110, 1/4 mile west of U.S. 31.
Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Robert Hawk
Robert HAWK, 65, Leiters Ford, died 9:05 p.m. Monday from injuries sustained in
an automobile accident at Indiana 110, 1/4 mile west of U.S. 31.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.
Wednesday, June 2, 1999
Jeffrey D. Neace
Dec. 4, 1964 - May 31, 1999
Jeffrey Dean NEACE, 34, Argos, died 9:20 p.m. Monday of injuries sustained in a
traffic accidet on Indiana 110.
Born to Olen and Bonnie FIELDS NEACE in Chicago, Ill., he married Debbie A.
SARBER on Feb. 27, 1993 in Plymouth. She survives at home.
Mr. Neace was a press operator for Oxford Automotive, Argos, and a member of
United Auto Workers Union 2088. He was a 1983 graduate of LaVille High School.
Survivors include one son, Justin A. NEACE; one stepdaughter, Michelle L. SARBER,
at home; one stepson, David A. SARBER, at home; his parents, Plymouth; two
sisters, a twin, Jeanne RANDALL, Plymouth, and Ann FLETCHER and her fiance,
David GOENS, Argos; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Rev. Larry
FERGUSON of Christ's Church, Plymouth, officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill
Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior
to services on Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Marshall
County Humane Societ.
Robert E. Hawk
Jan. 5, 1934 - May 31, 1999
Robert Eugene HAWK, 65, Leiters Ford, died 9:20 p.m. Monday of injuries
sustained in a traffic accident on Indiana 110.
Born to Edward L. and Leona Mae GIBSON HAWK in Fulton County, he married Esther
Jean WALTZ on Feb. 10, 1953 in Rochester. She died July 11, 1979. He married
Emma ANDERSON on Nov. 13, 1981 in Rochester. She survives at home.
Mr. Hawk owned and operated Hawk's Garage, Leiters Ford, since 1959 with his
son, Randy. He and wife Emma owned and operated Lazer Measuring System, a
distance measuring device used at tractor and truck pulls throughout the
country. He was a member of Mt. Hope United Methodist Church. A. U.S. Navy
veteran, he was involved with Indiana Pullers, Inc., National Tractor Pullers
Association, Bi-County Classic Tractor and Truck Pull, and Richland Center
I.O.O.F. Lodge 435.
He was active in Leiters Ford through his involvement with the Fire Department,
the Strawberry Festival, Community Mosquito Control Group, Leiters Ford
Improvement Association, and the Merchants Association. He also was involved
with "Prairie Gold Rush," a magazine about Classic Mineapolis Moline
Tractors and the Minneapolis Moline Collectors Club.
Survivors include one daughter, Becky Sue and husband Steven BEATTY, Rochester;
one son, Randy Eugene and wife Janice HAWK, Rochester; 24 grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren; his mother, Rochester; one sister, Terry and husband
Michael PARTRIDGE, Allen, Texas; one brother, Donald E. and wife Mary HAWK, Cape
Coral, Fla.; three stepdaughters, Kylene and husband, Dale CHAMBERLIN, Ronda and
husband Rodney COLE, and Lovie COOK, all from Norfolk, Neb.; two stepsons, Kyle
Gene and wife Chae DELP, Colorado, and Gerald and wife Tim DELP, Terrel, Texas;
several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, a daughter, Linda Kay HAWK, a stepson,
Dennis DELP, and a sister, Carol HAWK.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Rev. Robert METZGER officiating. Burial and military graveside services
conducted by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars will be in Leiters
Ford Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Friday or after 9 a.m. until services
Saturday at the funeral home.
Thursday, June 3, 1999
Helen M. McKinley
Helen M. McKINLEY, 64, Logansport, died 3:43 p.m. Wednesday at Parkview
Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Arrangements are pending at McClainFuneral Home, Denver.
Dean F. Fulk
Oct. 19, 1945 - June 1, 1999
Dean F. FULK, 53, Bourbon, died at 8:18 p.m.Tuesday at St. Joseph's Regional
Medical Center, Plymouth.
Born to Jay F. and Ilene I. FREEMAN FULK in Garrett, he married Linda FAYLOR on
Oct. 22, 1970 in Churubusco. She survives.
Mr. Fulk was a truck driver for Yellow Freight Lines, Fort Wayne. He graduated
from Huntertown High School in 1964, was a U.S. Navy veteral of Vietnam, a
27-year member of Teamster Local 414, American Legion Post 424, a 4-H leader in
Marshall and Fulton Counties, and a John Purdue Club member.
Survivors include two sons, Gary and wife Heather FULK, Lowell, and Chad FULK,
Bourbon; one daughter, Barbara FULK, Bourbon; two stepchildren, Daniel [BEISWANGER]
and wife Stacy BEISWANGER, South Whitley and Rhonda BEISWANGER, Woodland Hills,
Calif.; five grandchildren; his father, Fort Wayne, one sister, Sherry Sue and
husband Wayne BRINGMAN, Colfax.
He was preceded in death by his mother and one daughter Courtney FULK.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco, with Rev.
Larry SMITH officiating. Burial will be in Eel River Cemetery. Friends may call
5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the charity of
one's choice.
Eric L. Moore
June 3, 1999 - June 3, 1999
Eric Lee MOORE, 608 Madison St., was stillborn at 2:10 a.m. today at Woodlawn
Hospital, Rochester.
Survivors include his parents Matthew Edward and Melissa K. WILLIAMS MOORE,
Rochester, Maternal grandparents Debbie WILSON, Fulton, and Steve WILLIAMS,
Monticello, paternal grandparents Sharon SMITH, Rochester, and Edward MOORE,
Logansport; maternal great-grandmother Marilyn WILLIAMS, Logansport; and
paternal great-grandparents Houston and Ruby WHITEHEAD, Logansport.
Services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Mount Hope Cemetery Chapel, Logansport, with
Rev. Jim SPARKS and Rev. Larry PYEATT officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope
Cemetery. No visitation is planned.
Friday, June 4, 1999
Margaret St. Clair
July 19, 1914 - May 30, 1999
Margaret St. CLAIR, 84, Kewanna, died 3:10 a.m. Sunday at Howard Community
Hospital, Kokomo.
Born to John and Lydia REED RANS in Fulton County, she married George A. St. CLAIR on Aug. 10, 1930 in Logansport. He died May 30, 1982.
Mrs. St. Clair was a homemaker and farm wife. She was a member of Grass Creek
United Methodist Church.
Survivors include one son, Bill and wife Jean St. CLAIR, Kewanna; three
grandchildren, Marilyn WOOD, West Lafayette, Mark and wife Lauren St. CLAIR,
Cincinnati, Ohio, and Marty and wife Cindy STRONG St. CLAIR, Mount Vernon, Iowa;
six great-grandchildren.
Services were held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Harrison-Metzger Kewanna Chapel with
Rev. Don REED officiating. Burial was in Grass Creek Cemetery. Memorials may be
made to the Scleroderma Foundation.
Donald E. Long
Dec 26, 1928 - June 3, 1999
Donald E. LONG, 70, Perrysburg, Ohio, died Thursday in St. Luke's Hospital,
Maumee.
Born to Orville J. and Mary PETERSON LONG in Rochester, he married Donna J.
BRYANT on Oct. 1, 1950 in Rochester. She survives in Perrysburg.
Mr. Long was a decorated Korean War veteran. He was the founder of Don Long
Trucking and a co-owner of G&K Hauling. He retired in 1994. He was a car
enthusiast and enjoyed being with his grandchildren.
Survivors include two daughters, Debra S. and husband Bruce COCHRAN, Findlay,
Ohio, and Jennifer A. and husband Tom COOK, Brooklyn, N.Y.; three grandchildren,
Christopher P. GUTMANN, Findlay, Benjamin K. COOK and Ellie Lee COOK, both of
Brooklyn; three sisters, Clara and husband Alvin FINNEY, and Erma COPLEN, all of
Rochester, and Carol and husband Wendell AZBELL, North Vernon; three brothers
Orville and wife Marylla LONG, Bradenton, Fla., Merle and wife Nora LONG,
Jeffersonville, and Harold and wife Mona LONG, Canton, Mich.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Charles LONG.
Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Wizler-Shank Funeral Home, Perrysburg. Private
burial will be in Fort Meigs Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 pm. Saturday, 1-4
p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be
made to the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association and
the American Cancer Society.
Helen M. McKinley
Dec. 25, 1934 - June 2, 1999
Helen Mae McKINLEY, 64, Logansport, died 3:43 p.m. Wednesday at Parkview
Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Born to William Howard and Mary E. HANCE PIERCE in Howard County, she married
James E. McKINLEY on Jan. 1, 1955 at the home of the late Rev. Harley FISHER
west of Mexico. He survives.
A homemaker, she is survived by two daughters, Becky Sue and husband Dennis
PETER, Logansport, and Jill Ann and husband Kevin PATTERSON, Kokomo; one son,
Michael J. and wife Deloris McKINLEY, Logansport; six granddaughters, Jennifer
L. GUILLORY, Amanda [PETER] and Trista PETER, Sara PATTERSON and Michelle [McKINLEY]
and Paige McKINLEY; one sister, Sue Ann and husband Robert HENDRIX, Kokomo; two
half-sisters, Cindy HODSON, Kokomo, and Mary Jo HIDSON, Galveston; one
stepsister, Betty Jo and husband Robert LEE, Galveston; three stepbrothers,
Harold and wife Marcia HODSON, Jim and wife Betty HODSON, all of Galveston, and
George and wife Jayne SWING, Illinois.
She was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather, Joe HODSON, one
half-brother, John HODSON, one stepbrother, Everett HODSON, and two stepsisters,
Margaret PHILLIPS and Doris SWITZER.
Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Ever Rest Memorial Park, Logansport.
No visitation is planned. Memorials may be made to Twelve Mile First Responders.
Saturday, June 5, 1999
Fred Layne
Dec. 15, 1915 - June 4, 1999
Fred Irvin LAYNE, 83, 949 Park St., died at 5:42 p.m. Friday at LifeCare Center,
Rochester.
Born to George and Betty PERRY LAYNE in Prestonburg, Ky., he married Ida
MARSILLETT in Paintsville, Ky., on Dec. 14, 1944. She survives.
Layne retired from Rochester Metal Products in 1980. He was also a former coal
miner in Kentucky. He was a World War II veteran serving in the South Pacific.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Mary) YOUNG, Rochester; Jo Ann
LAYNE, Nashville, Tenn.; five grandsons, Adam HOWARD, Rochester; Shane K.
JANEKSELA, Nashville, Tenn.; Mike LAYNE, Peru; and Mark [LAYNE] and Freddie
LAYNE, both of Wabash; one brother, Russell LAYNE, Prestonburg, Ky.; and three
great-grandchildren.
Preceding in death were two sons, Freddie LAYNE and Ray LAYNE; swo sisters and
three brothers.
Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester.
Rev. Kenneth CASTLEMAN will officiate. Burial will be at Citizens Cemetery,
Rochester. Friends may call from 4-8 .m. Monday at the funeral home.
Monday, June 7, 1999
Linda L. Carman
March 31, 1946 - June 6, 1999
Linda Lou McKENZIE CARMAN, 53, Warsaw, died 6 a.m. Sunday in Indianapolis.
Born to Robert L. and Marian A. McWILLIAMS McKENZIE, she lived in the Kosciusko
County area most of her life.
Ms. Carman was a licensed beautician and worked in various area beauty shops.
Survivors include companion of six years, James L. SUMMERS, Warsaw; two sons,
Jeff and wife Jacki JOHNSON, and Chris JOHNSON, all of Rochester; six
grandchildren; four sisters, Kathleen and husband Lee CLIFFMAN, Kalamazoo,
Mich.; Suzie and husband Ronald RIFE, Celina, Ohio; Debbie and husband Joseph
GORDON, Fairmont and Pat and husband Dale CARMAN, Rochester; one brother, James
Robert and wife Rachael McKENZIE, Dallas, Ga.; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews
and cousins.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, with
Rev. Steve FLECK officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake.
Friends may call 10-11 am. Wednesday in the funeral home.
Tuesday, June 8, 1999 to Wednesday, June 9, 1999
[no obits]
Thursday, June 10, 1999
Dorothann Beecher
Dorothann BEECHER, 75, Denver, died at 11:15 p.m. Wednesday at her home.
Arrangements are pending at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.
Friday, June 11, 1999
Bruce W. Butler
Feb 22, 1942 - June 9, 1999
Bruce W. BUTLER, 57, Hartsel, Colo., died Wednesday in Rose Medical Cent er,
Denver, Colo.
Born to Eldon and Retha BUTLER in Rochester, he married Linda CAUDILL on May 27,
1963 in Silver Lake. She survives.
Mr. Butler was employed by Werner Trucking, Denver, Colo., for the last several
years and drove a truck going nationwide most of his life. He attended Rochester
High School, land moved to Colorado about 1976 with his family.
Survivors include two sons, Raymond and wife Susan [BUTLER], Hartsel, Colo., and
Michael and wife Karry [BUTLER], Saratoga, Wyo.; two grandchildren, Chrisy
[BUTLER] and Aaron [BUTLER], Hartsel; his mother, Rochester; three sisters,
Marilyn and husband Alan CRAIG, Kokomo, Evelyn and husband Bruce WESTLAKE,
Kinnear, Wyo., and Joann HAMMER, Rochester.
He was preceded in death by his father in 1981.
Services will be held in Hartsel, Colo.
Dorothann Beecher
March 2, 1924 - June 9, 1999
Dorothann BEECHER, 75, Denver, died 11:15 p.m. Wednesday at her home.
Born to Russell C. "Pat" and Mary E. JONES ROCKEY in Macy, she married
Carr E. BEECHER on July 24, 1942 at Corinth Brethren Church, Twelve Mile.
Mrs. Beecher was a homemaker and a member of Denver Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Patricia "Patty" Ann WILTSHIRE, Great
Falls, Mont., and Jane ROBINS, Denver; Four grandchildren, Paula KASPERICK,
Butte, Mont., Nichole SCALLA, Bozeman, Mont., Kim SIMMERMAN, Longmont, Colo.,
Jeff ROGINS, Denver; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Marijean BROWN, Ocala,
Fla.; two brothers, Robert LEATHERS, Anderson, and Jack ROCKEY, Georgetown, S.C.
Services are at 2 p.m. Sunday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev. Steve
BATE officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery, Denver. Friends may call
408 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Denver Baptist
Church or Hospice.
Mary Riggs Quick
Jan. 14, 1916 - June 4, 1999
Mary (MILLER) RIGGS QUICK, 83, former longtime Rochester resident, died at 9:30
a.m. Friday, June 4, at the Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine. She
had been admitted that morning after suffering a massive stroke at 6 a.m. at the
assisted living center in Bangor, where she had resided for three years, moving
from Villa Park, Ill.
Memorial services were held Monday in Brewer, Maine. Cremains will be interred
later at the I.O.O.F. cemetery here. Friends may make memorial contributions to
the First Christian Church of Rochester.
She was born Jan. 14, 1916, at Retah, Montana, the daughter of Charles G. and
Leah Glenn CALVIN MILLER who then were homesteading there. She graduted from
Kewanna high school as class valedictorian and for two years attended the dress
design school of the Chicago Art Institute.
Her first marriage was at Kewanna on Oct. 9, 1937, to Rex RIGGS, who died Nov.
10, 1964. Her second marriage was March 17, 1979, to Riley QUICK, who died in
February, 1999.
Once owner of the Miniature Dress Shop here, later for 12 years she operated the
family's Duo-Tint Bulb and Battery Company of Des Plaines, Ill., following her
husband's death.
An active member of the First Christian Church while in Rochester, she also was
president of a Parent Teacher Association chapter and a member of Tri Kappa
sorority and Fulton County Players.
Surviving are a son, Cary RIGGS and wife Janet, Rochester Hills, Mich.; two
daughters, Owen DEWITT and husband James, Ellsworth, Maine, and Mary Ann PERRY
and husband Peter, Holden, Maine; one sister, Corean DIESKE, South Bend; one
brother, Edward MILLER, Franklin; seven grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were two brothers, Calvin [MILLER] and
Robert MILLER, and one sister, Edith BECKWITH.
Saturday, June 12, 1999
[no obits]
Monday, June 14, 1999
Ronald A. Campbell
May 22, 1933 - June 12, 1999
Ronald Arthur CAMPBELL, 66, W. Riverwood Acres, died 5:15 a.m.. Saturday at his
home.
Born to William and Olive DRAKE CAMPBELL in Chesterton, he married Donna Mae
LIPKE on Jan. 24, 1959 in Leroy. She survives at home.
Mr. Campbell was a switchman for the E.J. & E. Railroad, at Gary Millyard
for over 30 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean conflict, and
attended the Mill Creek Missionary Church, Rochester.
Survivors include two daughters, LaLonnie and husband Michael POGUE, Winamac,
and Linda CAMPBELL, Rochester; four sons, Russell CAMPBELL, Randal and wife
Melissa CAMPBELL, and Rodney CAMPBELL, all of Rochester; and Daniel and wife
Tara CAMPBELL, Merrillville; 12 grandchildren; three sisters, Pat SCHLITZ, Lakc
Station, Donna SCHLITZ and Carol SCHABEY, both of South Dakota; two brothers, Robert
CAMPBELL and Richard SCHABEY, both of Hobart; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, William CAMPBELL.
No services are scheduled. Burial will be held at a later date. Memorials may be
made to the family of Ronald A. Campbell.
Rev. George D. Frye
Jan. 9,1908 - June 11, 1999
Rev. George D. FRYE, 91, Battle Creek, Mich., died Friday in Mercy Pavilion,
Battle Creek, Mich.
Born to Earl and Celia BRYANT FRYE in Peru, he married Crystal R. HUME on April
5, 1936 in Marion. She died Sept. 29, 1987.
Rev. Frye attended Anderson College in Anderson, and was the minister at the
Capital Avenue Church of God, Battle Creek from 1950 to 1966. He served as the
senior resident council president at Mercy Pavilion and was a supply pastor in
Connerville, Noblesville, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Topeka, Indiana and Albion,
Mich. He worked at Wilcox-Rich Manufacturing, Eaton Valve and Aircraft Division,
Battle Creek, drove a school bus for Battle Creek public schools, was a
maintenance engineer working at Franklin and McKinley schools until his
retirement in 1970. He was a member of AARP and the Michigan School Employees
Retirement Association.
Survivors include two sons, Richard D. FRYE, Battle Creek, and Terry M. FRYE,
Northville; daughters, E. Marlene WILBUR, Savanah, Ga., and Earlene NELSON,
Battle Creek; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four
step-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary BRILES,
Rochester.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Lester FRYE.
Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Minges Hills Church of God, Battle Creek, with
Rev. Tim KUMFER officiating. Burial will be in Floral Lavrn Memorial Gardens,
Battle Creek. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Monday at Shaw Funeral Home, 2838
Capital Ave., S.W., Battle Creek, Mich. Memorials may be made to Minges Hills
Church of God Memorial Fund or Mercy Pavilion.
Mary J. Zechiel
Mary Jane ZECHIEL, 82, Canton, Mich., formerly of Culver, died 5:40 a.m.
Saturday at St. Mary's Hospital, Livonia, Mich.
Arrangements are being handled by Bonine Funeral Home, Culver.
LaVern Schrader
Sept. 15, 1927 - June 12, 1999
LaVern SCHRADER, 71, Columbia Township, Whitley County, died 12:48 a.m. Saturday
at his home.
Born to Verlin and Edna CRAWFORD SCHRADER in Whitley County, he married Bernice
E. WORRICK on Feb. 1, 1948 at their home on Raber Road. She survives.
Mr. Schrader completed his education at Coesse High School, Columbia Township.
In addition to farming and auctioneering, he owned and operated the Schrader
Stockyards since 1943.
He was A member of Oak Grove Church of God, Columbia City, Free and Accepted
Masons 189., Whitley County Shrine Club Mizpah Shrine and the first chief of
Columbia Township Volunteer Fire Department.
Survivors include four sons and their wives, Doug and Sheryl SCHRADER, Arden and
Lisa SCHRADER, and Brent SCHRADER, all of Columbia City, and Craig and Brenda
SCHRADER, Tekonsha, Mich.; six grandchildren, Scott [SCHRADER], Seth [SCHRADER],
Sarah [SCHRADER], Kyle [SCHRADER], Kitrick [SCHRADER] and Kohl SCHRADER.
He was preceded in death by parents, one brother, Denzil SCHRADER and one
sister, Glois MOORE.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Smith and Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City
with Rev. Hubert MILLER and Rev. Robert EATHERTON officiating. Burial will be in
Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday and 2-5 p.m. and 6-9
p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Whitley Home Health Care and Hospice.
Lenzie Conley
July 30, 1924 - May 16, 1999
Word has been received that Lenzie CONLEY, 74, Griffith, died May 16.
Born to Izania and Henry CONLEY in Kentucky, he married Angeline PEDROZA.
Mr. Conley was a past employee of Ortman Miller Machine Shop, Nicholas
Engineering, and Keen Cast Foundry. He was a member of St. Marys Church, an
associate member of Veterans o Foreign Wars, and a 25-year member of the Izaak
Walton League, all in Griffith.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years; four sons, Stephen and wife Dianne
CONLEY, Rolling Prairie, John CONLEY and Karen MILKA, Cedar Lake, James and wife
Nancy CONLEY and Jessie CONLEY, all of Griffith; one daughter, Catherine and
husband Donald FECH, Highland; 11 grandchildren, Kelly [CONLEY], Chris [CONLEY],
Mike [CONLEY], Jennifer [CONLEY], Bryan [CONLEY], Julie [CONLEY] and James Jr.
CONLEY, Nick [FECH], Marissa [FECH], Tony [FECH], Maxberry [FECH] and Kimberly
FECH; one great-grandchild, Christy CONLEY; three sisters, Zelphia COSSEY,
California, Cloria COLLINS, Plymouth, and Fannie and husband Edward WIREMAN,
Michigan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and one sister.
Services were held May 21 at Kulper Funeral Home. Burial was at Chapel Lawn
Cemetery, Schergiville.
Willis I. Green
April 29,1912 - June 10, 1999
Willis "Willie" Irvin GREEN, 87, Phoenix, Ariz., died Thursday.
Born to James Earnest and Bertha THOMPSON GREEN in Fulton, he married Naomi R.
HENRICKS. She survives. He later married Madge L. MENTZER. She preceded him in
death.
Mr. Green was a retired heating and plumbing specialist and a retired
firefighters. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose.
Survivors include James W. and wife Judy K. GREEN, Minot, N.D., and John D.
GREEN, Rochester; one stepdaughter, Sondra POROCAI, Dupuyer, Mont.; one stepson,
Lee SMITH, Grove City, Ohio; four grandchildren, Shoda D. BUHLER and Stefanie
SHAFER, both of Indiana, and Michael A. GREEN and David J. GREEN, both of North
Dakota; six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Esther TANNER and Lois WAGONER, and one brother, Charles GREEN.
Services are 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary Chapel, 719 N.
27th Ave.. Phoenix, Ariz. 85009. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. today at the mortuary
chapel.
Tuesday, June 15, 1999
Mary J. Zechiel
Jan. 9, 1917 - June 12, 1999
Mary Jane ZECHIEL, 82, Canton, Mich., died 5:40 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's
Hospital, Livonia, Mich.
Born to Martin and Eva DeMOSS VOGEL in Monterey, she married Zina George ZECHIEL
on Oct. 1, 1939 in Culver. He died Oct. 25, 1977. She was a homemaker and a
member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Culver.
Survivors include one son, Wayne ZECHIEL, Canton, Mich.; one daughter, June
Ellen ZECHIEL, Canal Fulton, Ohio; two grandsons, Scott [ZECHIEL] and Steven
ZECHIEL, both of Canton, Mich.
She was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Culver, with
Rev. James IRWIN officiating. Burial will be in Culver Masonic Cemetezy. Friends
may call from 2-8 p.m. today at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver.
Marcella L. Barnett
May 4, 1949 -June 13, 1999
Marcella Louise FARRELL BARNETT, 50, Vevay, died 3:25 p.m. Sunday at Swiss Villa
Living Center, Vevay.
Born to Ernest A. and Ruth J. HARRIS FARRELL in Madison she grew up in
Brooksburg.
Mrs. Barnett was a homemaker and a member of the Assembly of God Church,
Rochester. She resided in Rochester until she moved to Vevay in 1993.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, 208 Ferry
St., Vevay, with Rev. Howard WADE officiating.
Burial will be in Vevay Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. today at the
funeral home. Memorials may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.
Clyde L. Seeley
Dec. 2, 1940 - June 13, 1999
Clyde L. SEELEY 58, Wakarusa died 2:40 a.m. Sunday at Elkhart General Hospital,
Elkhart.
Born to Audrey L. and Mabel FRAZIER SEELEY in Marion, he was a retired truck
driver.
Survivors included two brothers, Frank SEELEY, Wakarusa, and Melvin and wife
Linda SEELEY, Marion.
Private family services were held at King Memorial Home, Mentone. Burial was in
Mentone Cemetery. No visitation was held.
Anna L. Greene
Dec. 21, 1915 - June 14, 1999
Anna Louise GREENE, 83, formerly of North Sharpsville, died at 1:50 a.m. Monday
at Manor Care Health Services, Kokomo,
Born to Harley and Gladys KNIGHT HAUBER in Marion, she married Dan F. GREENE on
Sept. 22, 1934. He died Sept. 7, 1994.
Mrs. Greene was a housewife and a secretary for Howard County Lumber Co. She was
a member of Isaac Waltorl League, Logansport. She enjoyed sewing and making
quilts.
Survivors include three sons, Harley and wife Sue GREENE, Roann, Robert and wife
Patricia GREENE, Kokomo, and Larry and wife Cathy GREENE, Sharpsville; one
daughter, Donnis EADES, Walton; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren: two
step great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son-in-law, one grandson, two
sisters, Rowena HAUBER and Mary GILBERT.
Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home, 2097 W. Alto
Road, Kokomo, with Rev. Lowell BURRIS and Rev. Charles FRENCH officiating.
Entombment will be in Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery Mausoleum. Friends may call
4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to American Cancer
Society.
Kirch G. Heckathorn
May 2, 1902 -June 14, 1999
Kirch G. HECKATHORN, 97, Nyona Lake, died 5:35 p.m. Monday at ExtendaCare,
Rochester.
Born to Henry and Cora HARTMAN HECKATHORN in Fulton County, he married Aletha
ROSS. He later married Ethel LUND. Both preceded in death. On Sept. 14, 1984 he
married Gloria J. FOUST KRISE. She survives.
Mr. Heckathorn retired from Sealed Power, Rochester in 1966, operated an auto
garage in Fulton for many years, and ran a lawn mower shop at his residence
after retirement. He was a lifetime member of Rochester Eagles Lodge, a member
of Rochester Moose Lodge, and auxillary member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. He
attended Fulton United Methodist Church in Fulton.
Survivors include two sons, Bill and wife Linda HECKATHORN, Marysville, Tenn.,
and Robert HECKATHORN and friend Cindy McCLURE, Buchanan, Mich.; one sister,
Goldie BRIGGS, Rochester; one brother, Kenneth and wife Mary Jane HECKATHORN,
Monon; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several stepchildren,
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, Wensil HECKATHORN, two sisters, Alta
OLMSTEAD and Edna PRATT, and one brother, Lester HECKATHORN.
Services are at 10 a.m. Thursday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, with
Rev. George HAPNER officiating. Burial will be in Fulton Cemetery. Friends may
call 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and one prior to services Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Fulton United Methodist Church or American Lung
Association.
Ethel G. Davis
July 22, 1931 - June 15, 1999
Ethel G. FEAR DAVIS, 67, Plymouth. died 4 a.m. today at Miller's Merry Manor,
Plymouth.
Born to John and Lesta SPENCER FEAR, she married James F. DAVIS on Jan. 12, 1957
in Hamburg, Pa. He died Oct. 26, 1990.
Mrs. Davis was a meat cutter at Park'N Shop, Culver and at Prices Abattoir,
Plymouth. She operated a vending and restaurant business in Marshall County.
Survivors include one half-sister, Juanita and husband Dick BOGANWRIGHT,
Claypool; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two half-sisters and two
half-brothers.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Richland Center IOOF Cemetery,
southwest of Argos, with Rev. Mark FISHBURN officiating. No viewing or
visitation is planned. Memorials may be made to Argos Kiwanis Club.
Joann Hurford
March 16, 1942 - June 14, 1999
Joann HURFORD, 57, Argos, died 11:45 p.m. Monday at her home.
Born to Hershel and Ruth HARRIS HANNAH, she married Bob HURFORD on March 16,
1969 in Plymouth. He survives at home.
Mrs. Hurford was a nurses aide having worked in area nursing homes and as a home
health care representative. She attended New Vision Church of the Nazarene,
Plymouth.
Survivors include two sons, Quentin BRADLEY, Argos and Rob and wife Jen HURFORD,
Plymouth; one stepson; three stepdaughters; one grandson; nine
step-grandchildren; three sisters, Fern and husband Harold BRADLEY, Knox, Karen
NETHERCUTT, Lapaz, and Mary and husband Walt WEEDLING, Plymouth; two brothers,
Larry and wife Pearl HANNAH and Hershel and wife Linda HANNAH, all of Plymouth.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two daughters, Elizabeth Ann [HURFORD]
and Lonnie Jo [HURFORD], and a step-granddaughter.
Graveside services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Argos Maple Grove Cemetery with Rev.
Drennon STRINGER officiating. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Wednesday in the
Grossman Funeral Home, Argo-a.
Sue Ann Mitchell
Sue Ann BURT MITCHELL, 68, Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Lake Manitou, died 2
p.m. Monday at Manatee Memorial Hospital, Bradenton, Fla.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.
Wednesday, June 16, 1999
Sue A. Mitchell
Dec. 2, 1930 -June 14, 1999
Sue Ann MITCHELL, 68, Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Lake Manttou, died 2 p.m.
Monday at Manatee Memorial Hospital, Bradenton, Fla.
Born to Carl "Hap" and Isabelle WRIGHT BURT in Bourbon, she maried
Frederick Pence MITCHELL on March 16, 1952 in Bourbon. He survives at home.
Mrs. Mitchell was a beautician at Wile's Beauty Salon, Rochester for several
years. A 1948 graduate of Bourbon High School, she attended First Baptist Church.
Rochester and was active in Tri Kappa Sorority and Bridge-a-rama.
Survivors include two daughters, Marilyn and husband Allen WADE, Rochester, and
Jane and husband Bill RAINEY, Panama City Beach, Fla.,, one son, William Fred
and wife Jane MITCHELL, Carmel; 10 grandchildren, Jennifer SHAFER, Greg [WADE[
and Cara WADE, Jasen [JONES] and Heidi JONES, Britany GARRETT, Dana [MITCHELL]
and Avery MITCHELL, Jason [RAMEY] and Julie RAMEY; two great-grandchildren,
Jessica [SHAFER] and Josh SHAFER; one sister, RoseMary and husband Bud
CARTWRIGHT, North Vernon; one-brother, Carl "Buck" and wife Wilda
BURT, Plymouth.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, David MITCHELL.
Services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Foster Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial
will be in Rochester IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30
p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to American Heart
Association or Parkinson Foundation.
Thursday, June 17, 1999
Carl D. Davis
Carl DeWitt DAVIS, 93, Life Care Center, Rochester, formerly of Talma, died 8
p.m. Wednesday at his residence.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.
Dan Byers
Dan BYERS, 36, Twelve Mile, died 6:39 p.m. Wednesday at Logansport Memorial
Hospital.
Arrangements are pending at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.
Emma F. Hawk
May 11, 1931 -June 16,1999
Emma F. "Flossie" HAWK, 68, Lciters Ford, died Wednesday at 10:26 a.m.
at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne, as a result of an automobile accident
on Indiana 110, which also took the life of her husband.
Bom to Herman and Flossie BEBEE ANDERSON in Pierce County, Neb., she married
Kyle I. DELP in August 1947. They divorced. She married the late Robert E. HAWK
on Nov. 13, 1981 in South Bend.
Mrs. Hawk and her late husband owned and operated Lazer Measuring Systems, a
distance measuring device used at truck and tractor pulls throughout the
country. She assisted in the operation of Hawk's Garage in Leiters Ford with her
husband and son, and ran an herbal business. She was a member of Mt. Hope United
Methodist Church near Leiters Ford. She along with her husband were involved
with the Indiana Pullers Inc.. National Tractor Pullers Association, the
Bi-County Truck & Tractor Pull, Letters Ford Fire Department, Leiters Ford
Strawberry Festival, Community Mosquito Control Group, Leiters Ford Improvement
Association and the Merchants Association. They were active in the Prairie Gold
Rush. a magazine about Classic Minneapolis Moline Tractors and the Minneapolis
Moline Collectors Club.
Survivors include one son, Kyle E. DELP, Colorado Springs, Colo.; two daughters,
Kylene K. CHAMBERLIN and husband Dale, Norfolk, Neb., Rhonda R. COLE and husband
Rod, Omaha, Neb., and twins Lovie L. COOK and fiancee Terry EVANS, Omaha,
Neb.. and Gerald D. DELP and wife Tina, Terrel, Texas; 24 grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren; two sisters. Bertha MARSH, Winamac, and Selma PINS and
husband Wayne, Naples, Fla.; a stepson, Randy.Eugene HAWK and wife Janice; one
stepdaughter, Becky Sue BEATTY and husband Steven, all of Rochester; several
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents. one son, Dennis DELP, two brothers,
Virgil [ANDERSON] and Robert [ANDERSON], and two sisters, Viloa [ANDERSON] and
Elsie [ANDERSON].
Memorial services are tentatively set for 3 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good
Funeral Home, Rochester, with Robert METZGER officiating. Burial will be in
Leiters Ford Cemetery, Letters Ford. No visitation is planned.
Dona J. Scott
Feb. 20, 1929 - June 17, 1999
Dona Jean SCOTT, 70, Warsaw, died 6:30 a.m. today at her home.
Born to Philip and Delta BRUGH WHETSTONE in Kosciusko County, she married Aldon
B. SCOTT on Feb. 18. 1950 in Warsaw. He survives.
Mrs. Scott was a homemaker.
Survivors include two daughters, Peggy and husband Dean TIMBERS, Pierceton, and
Karen VANOVER, North Webster; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters.
Services are 3 p.m. Friday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Rev. Ronnie SAMS
officiating. Burial will be in Palestine Cemetery. Friends may call 1-3 p.m.
Friday at the funeral home.
Friday, June 18, 1999
Emma F. Hawk
May 11, 1931 - June 16, 1999
There will be a memorial service at 3 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral
Home, Rochester, for Emma F. "Flossie" HAWK, who died 10:26 a.m.
Wednesday at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Donelda I. Wilder
Donelda I. WILDER, 76, 3122 Barrett Road, died approximately 3 a.m. today at her
home.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.
DALE C. DRUDGE
March 8, 1928 - June 17, 1999
Dale C. DRUDGE, 71, 1323 Jackson Blvd., died 4:52 p.m. Thursday at his home.
He was born to Clarence and Chloe BARNHART DRUDGE in Rochester. They preceded in
death.
Mr. Drudge was a retired operating engineer and a member of the International
Union of Operating Engineers. A former U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant, he was
a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, a member of the American Legion,
Manitou Moose, Elks and Eagles Lodges, all of Rochester.
Survivors include one daughter, Michelle SECOR, Indianapolis; one son, Tom
and wife Suzanne DRUDGE, Jacksonville, Fla.; three grandchildren, Troy DRUDGE,
Tommy SECOR and Lauren DRUDGE; four stepchildren, Julie FERRELL, Whiteland,
David WRAY, Indianapolis, Robert WRAY, California and Thomas WRAY, Florida; two
sisters, Beulah DEATRICK, Anderson, and Ruth KILMER, South Bend; two brothers,
Robert [DRUDGE], Tucson, Ariz., and Richard DRUDGE, Akron; companion, Georgia
Ann DELP, Rochester; several stepgrandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Cleo MEINERT, and one brother, Dean
DRUDGE.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home,, Rochester, with
Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Burial will be in IOOF Cemetery, .Rochester.
Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Rochester American Legion and
VFW Posts. No visitation is planned.
Dannie J. Byers
Oct. 8, 1962 - June 16, 1999
. Dannie Joe BYERS, 36, Twelve Mile, died 6:39 p.m. Wednesday at Logansport
Memorial Hospital.
Born to Charles T. and Joan PARKMAN BYERS in Logansport, he married Karmen K.
HOPKINS on Feb. 17, 1989 at Metea Baptist Church. She survives. Mr. Byers was
employed by Indiana Packers, Delphi. He was a member of House of Faith, Mexico,
and Cass County Farm Bureau.
Survivors include his parents; three daughters, Sheena Marie [BYERS], Kayla Rena
[BYERS] and Erica Michelle [BYERS], all at home; one son, Joshua David [BYERS],
at home; three brothers, Sparky [BYERS], Shawn [BYERS] and Steven BYERS, all of
T\velve Mile; two sisters, Cindy BENEVIDES, Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Ivy
McCAULEY, Greentown.
Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev. Larry COOK
and Rev. Bryan CLEMENS officiating. Burial will be in Metea Cemetery. Friends
may call 2-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the
Byers Children's Trust Fund.
John P. Anderson Jr.
John Patrick ANDERSON Jr., 25, Twelve Mile, died at 11:39 p.m. T'hursday at
Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Arrangements are pending at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.
Carl D. Davis
Apdl 12, 1906 - June 16, 1999
Former Talma resident Carl DeWitt DAVIS, 93, died 8 p.m. Wednesday at Life Care
Center, Rochester.
Born to Rhea Earl and Alberta Blanche HOOVER DAVIS in Mechanicsville, Iowa. he
married Ruth, L. FOSTER on Oct. 8, 1928 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She survives in
Rochester.
Mr. Davis was a large construction company superintendent. Some of his projects
include veteran hospitals including Fort Wayne, Pittsburgh, Pa. and Iowa City,
Iowa. He helped with the construction of barracks at Camp Atterbury, Cabrini
Green Housing Project, Chicago, Ill., Continental Motor Plant, Muskegon, Mich., and the Studebaker
Aviation Plant, South Bend. He was general manager for the Charles Aulm
Construction Company, South Bend and operated his farm in St. Joseph County.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester, a 50-year member and
past president of Carpenters and Joiners of America Union Local 413, South Bend,
lifetime member of Fulton County Friends of the Library, a member of Fulton
County Historical Society and a charter member of Talma Lions Club.
Survivors include four daughters, Mary Ann and husband George VLASEK, Ingram,
Texas, Shirley Jean and husband John McALPINE, Granite Bay, Calif., Therese
Margaret and husband Darrell WADE, Fishers, and Annette HOWARD, Dallas, Texas:
three sons, John V. DAVIS, Nashville, Ray F. and wife Vivian DAVIS, Vero Beach,
Fla., and Robert Carl DAVIS, Mishawaka; one daughter-in-law, Debbie DAVIS,
Albuquerque, N.M.; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one sister, Wynema
HOFFMAN. Springville, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Richard DAVIS and one sister,
Nadine DAVIS.
Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester, with Rev.
John ZAHN officiating. Burial will be in Rochester IOOF Cemetery, Rochester.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home,
Pocheater, with a 7 p.m. prayer vigil service followed by the family reciting
the Rosary.
Saturday, June 19, 1999
Donelda I. Wilder
June 1, 1924 - June 18, 1999
Donelda I. WILDER, 75, 3122 Barrett Road, died 3 a.m.Friday at her home.
Born to Merlyn and Pearl KELLER SPENCER in Morenci, Mich., she married Cloyd
William WILDER on July 26, 1943 in Morenci, Mich. He died Dec. 16, 1991.
Mrs. Wilder was a homemaker and a past member of Winamac United Methodist
Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Judith Irene LANGE and husband Carroll, Winamac;
one son, Bill WILDER, Rochester; Eight grandchildren, Kathi [LANGE] and Chris
LANGE, Deb LANGE-DOEING, Sabrina [WILDER] and Paul WILDER, Marsha FAGAN, Sheri
TUNIS and Wanda COFFIN; 10 1/2 great-grandchildren; one sister, Bernice
BERRYHILL and husband Ken, Florida; one brother, Merlyn "Bud" SPENCER,
Jr., and wife Sue, Michigan.
She was preceded in death by one grandson, John WILDER and one sister, Caroline
SCHOONOVER.
Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Rev. Paul COMMONS officiating. Burial will be in Citizens Cemetery, Rochester.
Friends may call 2-6 p.m. Sunday or one hour prior to services on Monday at the
funeral home.
Gladys L. Harmon
Aug. 30, 1912 - June 18, 1999
Gladys L. HARMON, 86, Peru, died 5 a.m. Friday at Miller's Merry Manor, Peru.
Born to M.L. and Viola HARTMAN SPURLOCK in Fulton, she married Lowell L. HARMON
on Aug. 30, 1931. He survives.
Mrs. Harmon was matron at the Miami County Jail when her husband was Miami
County Sheriff. She was formerly employed at Senge and was a homemaker.
Survivors include one son, Mel and wife Barbara HARMON, Peru; one daughter,
Nedra and husband Bufford GROSS, Peru; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren;
one sister, Nina McGOWEN, Rochester.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and two sisters.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru, with Rev.
Tony WINTER and Rev. Ron SHANER officiating. Burial will be in Ever Rest
Memorial Park Cemetery, Logansport. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the
funeral home
John Anderson, Jr.
June 3, 1974 - June 17, 1999
John Patrick ANDERSON, Jr., 25, Twelve Mile, died at 11:34 p.m. Thursday at
Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Born to John Patrick ANDERSON, Sr., Twelve Mile, and Patty Jo WELLER, Bunker
Hill, in Kokomo, he was employed by Innovative Composites Limited, Rochester.
Anderson was an avid fisherman.
Surviving with his parents are one sister, Laura Rae ANDERSON, Twelve Mile; two
half-brothers, Eric AVERY, Twelve Mile, Ben TAYLOR, Bunker Hill; and
grandparents Mary WELLER, Twelve Mile, and Eugene and Jane ANDERSON, Twelve
Mile.
Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver. Tom WHEELER will
officiate. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will
be at the Corinth Cemetery, Twelve Mile.
Monday, June 21, 1999
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Tuesday, June 22, 1999
Vera R. Warmbrod
Vera R. WARMBROD, 68, Reno, Nev., died June 16 at Pyramid Lake, Nev.
Ms. Warmbrod was the sister of Carl and Kenneth WARMBROD, Rochester, and Mrs.
Velma BLACKBURN, Lafayette.
Local arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Ralph J. France
Jan. 24, 1934 - June 20, 1999
Ralph J. FRANCE, 65, Wabash, died 6:54 a.m. Sunday at his home.
Born to Roy E. and Lola M. BUNDY FRANCE in Wabash, he married Priscilla Jean
MARKS in 1974. She died Dec. 11, 1992.
Mr. France was a self-employed builder and a member of ABATE motorcucle club,
Wabash.
Survivors include five sons, Richard FRANCE, Wilsher, Ohio, Randy and wife
Carolyn FRANCE, Servie, Rodney and wife Carolyn FRANCE, Laketon, Rocky and wife
Charlotte FRANCE, Wabash, and Russell and wife Kim FRANCE, Lagro; two daughters,
Lola M. FRANCE, Wabash, and Robin and husband Garn CORN, North Manchester; five
stepsons, Jimmy and wife Virginia CONLIFF and Dickey CONLIFF, all of Akron,
Dennis [CONLIFF], Randy [CONLIFF] and Mickey [CONLIFF] and wife Cindy CONLIFF,
all of Wabash; 58 grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren; many
great-great-grandchildren; five brothers, Jack and wife Phyllis FRANCE and Howard FRANCE, all of Wabash, Rex
and wife Aileen FRANCE, Urbana, Roger and wife Laura FRANCE, Roann, and Ronnie
and wife Ester FRANCE, North Manchester; two sisters, Juanita GAINES and Sharon
K. FRANCE, both of Wabash.
He was preceded in death by two sons and one brother.
Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at McDonald Funeral Home Eddingfield Chapel, 231
Falls Avenue, Wabash, with Rev. WAP and Rev. SHING officiating. Burial will be
in Frances Slocum Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 2-9 p.m. today at the
funeral home.
Barbara D. Ralstin
Nov. 17, 1926 - June 18, 1999
Barbara D. RALSTIN, 72, Albuquerque, N.M., formerly of Rochester, died
approximately 9 p.m. Friday at her residence, Karrington Assisted Living,
Albuquerque.
Born to Raymond and Elsa MILLION JAMES in Miami County, she lived in Rochester
for 50 years before moving to Albuquerque in December 1998.
A retired bookkeeper and a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Rochester,
she enjoyed traveling.
She is survived by one daughter, Stormy RALSTIN and husband Brian DESIND,
Albuquerque.
A memorial service will be arranged at a later date at Grace United Methodist
Church, Rochester. Arrangements are by Direct Services of Albuquerque.
Wednesday, June 23, 1999
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Thursday, June 24, 1999
Vera R. Warmbrod
Sept. 8, 1930 - June 16, 1999
Vera R. WARMBROD, 68, Reno, Nev., formerly of Rochester, died June 16 in Reno,
Nev.
She was born to John and Lela TILLOTSON in Winamac.
A 1948 graduate of Grass Creek High School, she retired after 39 years as a
financial analyst for an advertising firm in San Francisco, Calif.
Survivors include two brothers and their wives, Kenneth and Dorothy WARMBROD and
Carl and Carol WARMBROD, all of Rochester; one sister, Velma and husband Floyd
BLACKBURN, Lafayette; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
No services will take place. There will be a private burial in Nevada.
Friday, June 25, 1999
Lawrence C. Carmin
Lawrence C. CARMIN, 77, Logansport, died 1:52 a.m. today at Memorial Hospital,
Logansport.
Arrangements are pending at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport.
Alyssa M. Neff
June 25, 1999
Alyssa Michelle NEFF, the infant daughter of Joseph W. and Marsha SMITH NEFF,
Route 2, Macy, was stillborn at 3:03 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospital.
Surviving with her parents are one sister, Catherine E. [NEFF]; one brother,
Jonathan M. [NEFF]; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary Lou NEFF, Macy; Maternal
grandparents, William R. and Esther SMITH, Galveston, and aunts and uncles.
Preceding in death was her paternal grandfather, Richard NEFF, who died in 1995.
Private family graveside services will be at Five Corners Cemetery, southwest of
Macy, with the Rev. Lowell BURRUS officiating. Zimmerman Family Funeral Homes,
Rochester, is in charge of arrangements.
Raymond A. Schori
Oct 23, 1916 - June 25, 1999
Raymond A. SCHORI, 82, 2052 Meadow Lane, Plymouth, died 7:18 a.m. Friday at
Select Specialty Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Born in Iowa to Gottfried and Sophia REIMAN SCHORI, he moved to Marshall County
in 1952 from Kosciusko County. He was formerly married to Leota REINHOLTZ and
was a line foreman for Brock Mfg., Milford for over 25 years until he retired in
1983. He was a World War II Army Veteran of the European Theater where he was
involved with the invasion of Normandy Beach. He attended the United Pentecostal
Church, Bourbon.
Surviving are one daughter, Christine HAMMOND and her husband Gary, Argos; three
sons, Kenneth D. and his wife Sandy [SCHORI], Tippecanoe; Kurtis J. and his wife
Rosemary [SCHORI], Wyatt; and Kyle E. and his wife Carolyn [SCHORI], Mishawaka;
ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Marie COX and her
husband Jim, Plymouth; and one brother, Lester and his wife Marjorie [SCHORI],
Nappanee. Preceding in death with his parents are two brothers, Fred [SCHORI]
and Bob [SCHORI].
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Argos Church of Jesus Christ with the
Rev. Lloyd HOWARD officiating. Burial will be in the Milford Cemetery. Friends
may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and one hour
before services at the church. The American Legion and V.F.W. will be in charge
of military graveside services. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Marshall
County.
Monday, June 28, 1999
Cornelius N. Thornton
Jan. 31, 1914 - June 25, 1999
Cornelius N. THORNTON, 85, 9139 West 525 North, Rochdster, died Friday at St.
Joseph Regional Medical Center Plymouth Campus.
Born to Hayes THORNTON, Sr., and Alma SMITH THORNTON in Point Peter, Ga., he
married Olivia GIBSON on Dec. 2, 1952 in Chicago, Ill. She survives.
Mr. Thornton was a retired concrete mason.
Survivors include one brother, Hayes THORNTON Jr., Sun City, Ariz.; one sister,
Alma BRAGGS, Peoria, Ariz.
Memorial services are 6 p.m. July 7 at the family residence with Rev. Andrew
MURDOCK officiating. Burial will be private. Friends may call 5-6 p.m. July 7 at
the family residence. Bonine Funeral Home, Culver, is in charge of arrangements.
Raymond L. Brown
July 17 1918 - June 26, 1999
Raymond L. BROWN, 80, Rochester, died 11:10 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital,
Rochester.
Born to Arthur L. BROWN nd Florence Mae RICKEL BROWN in Miami County, he married
Dorothy McCARTER on Nov. 28, 1942 in Fulton. She survives.
Mr. Brown was an orchard caretaker, retired from Tate Orchard, Mexico. He was a
member of Deedsville United Methodist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Beverly Jo BROWN, Rochester; one brother, Marvin
and wife Lois BROWN, New Mexico; three granddaughters, Rachel R. [ZEIGER],
Martha M. [ZEIGER] and Melanie M. ZEIGER, all of Rochester.
Services are at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev.
William SHEWMAN officiating. Burial will be in Plainview Cemetery, Macy. Friends
may call 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Tuesday, June 29, 1999
[no obits]
Wednesday, June 30, 1999
Mary F. Marquis
Mary Frances MARQUIS, 82, Miller's Merry Manor, Warsaw, died Tuesday at
Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Blanche F. Duzan
Jan. 25, 1911 - June 29, 1999
Blanche F. DUZAN, 88, Life Care Center of Rochester, formerly of Talma, died
4:30 p.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Born to Omer and Olive ROY RABY in Carson Lake, Minn., she married Joseph
Charles DUZAN on March 28, 1931 in Crown Point. He survives.
Mrs. Duzan was a homemaker and past employee of The Rochester Sentinel. She
graduated from Thoronton Fractional School 1930, Carson Lake, Minn. and attended
Gary Business College, Gary. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star
Chapter 70, Rochester.
Survivors include two daughters, Dixie and husband Gene CURTIS, Cedar Lake, and
Sue and husband Larry HENRY, Saylorsburg, Pa.; two sons, Jerry and wife Marge
DUZAN, St. Augustine, Fla., and Ray and wife Michele DUZAN, Talma; one
daughter-in-law, Jean DUZAN, Rochester; 24 grandchildren, numerous
great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Robert H. DUZAN on June 19, 1988, one
grandson, Lt. Robert DUZAN II in 1987, one grandson, Patrick PARMAN, one sister,
Mae REGESKI, and one brother, Wilfred RABY.
Services are at 10 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester,
with Rev. Jean McCAN officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Thursday or after 9 a.m.Friday at the funeral home.
Thursday, August 1, 1999
Monica B. Gundrum
Jan. 31, 1906 - June 30, 1999
Monica B. GUNDRUM, 93, formerly of 1213 Wabash Ave., died 6:35 p.m. Wednesday at
ExtendaCare, Rochester.
Born to George and Mary EINIG GERLACH in White County, she manied Otto F.
"Jim" GUNDRUM on Dec. 24, 1927 in Pulaski. He died Feb. 24, 1967.
Mrs. Gundrum was a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and
Leroy C. Shelton Post 36 American Legion Auxiliary.
Survivors include four sons and their wives, James A. "Al" and Bette
GUNDRUM, Bernard W. and Jean GUNDRUM, and Ronald F. and Lois GUNDRUM, all of
Fulton, Thomas D. and Beverly GUNDRUM, Logansport, four grandsons and wives,
Richard and Karyn GUNDRUM, Logansport, Jim and Terri GUNDRUM, Rochester, Mark
and Brenda GUNDRUM and Randy and Kay GUNDRUM, all of Fulton; four granddaughters
and husbands, Sandra and Charles WARPENBURG, Twelve Mile, Linda and Barry
BALDWIN and Beth and Gary WILLIAMS, all of Fulton, and Tonya and Chris SMITH,
Logansport; five great-granddaughters, Chris and husband Jim BURTON, LaPorte
City, Iowa, Emma GUNDRUM, Logansport, Nicole and Mandy WILLIAMS, both of Fulton,
Ashley GUNDRUM, Rochester; eight great-grandsons, Kyle and Kevin SMITH,
Logansport, Adam GUNDRUM, Fulton, Bryce BALDWIN, Ryan [WILLIAMS] and Riley
WILLIAMS, and Uriah and wife Stacy HORP, all of Fulton, Chuck WARPENBURG, Twelve
Mile; two great-great-grandsons, Gage [HORN] and Garrett HORN, Fulton: one
great-great-granddaughtcr, Monica BURTON, LaPorte City, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Marcia GUNDRUM, one grandson,
William J. GUNDRUM, one daughter-in-law, Wanda Mae GUNDRUM, six sisters and two
brothers.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester, with
Rev. John ZAHN officiating. Burial will be in Fulton Cemetery. Friends may call
3-8 p.m. Friday at McCloskcy-Harnilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, 1603 E. Broadway
St., Logansport where a Rosary Service will be held at 7 p.m. Memorials may be
made to Fulton Cemetery Association,
George H. Klein
Nov. 24, 1912 - June 30, 1999
George H. KLEIN, 86, former resident of rural Gilead, died at 6:55 p.m.
Wednesday at Life Care Center, Rochester.
Born to Jacob and Anna HUNSBERGER KLEIN, he married Mildred B. MORRIS on April
8. 1934 in Akron. She survives.
Mr. Klein was a farmer and a member of Akron Church of God.
Survivors include one daughter, Nila and husband Theodore KENNEY, Goshen; one
son, Jerry and wife Connie KLEIN, Gilead; four granddaughters, Beth, Debra,
Linda and Diane; four great-grandchildren, David, Magen, Jill and Johnny.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Ellis KLEIN.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester
St., Akron, with Rev. Lawrence SEE officiating. Burial will be in Akron
Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to
Yellow Creek Campground, Akron.
Mary F. Marquis
June 6, 1917 - June 29, 1999
Mary Frances MARQUIS, 82, Miller's Merry Manor, Warsaw, formerly of Spring Hill,
Fla., died 11:03 p.m. Tuesday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.
Born to Strawther E. and Lela BIDGOOD MITCHELL in Howard county, she married
George S. MARQUIS on April 6, 1947 in Peru. He died June 8, 1975.
Mrs. Marquis was a retired licensed practical nurse in Spring Hill, Fla. She was
a Kokomo High School graduate and a member of the Lutheran Church, Clearwater,
Fla., and Ladies Elks, Dunedin, Fla.
Survivors include one daughter, Carol and husband Marvin BAHNEY, Akron; four
sons and their wives, Raymond and Eileen CROUSORE, Batavia, Ohio, Paul and Sandi
CROUSORE, Warsaw, George S. MARQUIS II and Linda, Brookville, Fla., and Michael
and Becky MARQUIS, Fort Wayne, 36 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Graveside services are 11 a.m. Friday at Parklawn Memory Gardens, Dunedin, Fla.
No visitation is planned. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kosciusko
County Hospice, 2101 E. Dubois Drive, Warsaw. Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, and
Moss-Feaster Chapel, Dunedin, Fla., are in charge of arrangements.
Friday, July 2, 1999
Harold E. Hawkey
Nov. 12, 1935 - June 30, 1999
Harold Eugene HAWKEY, 63, Kewanna, died approximately 8 a.m. Wednesday at his
home.
Born to John and Josephine WINTER HAWKEY in Star City, he lived in Kewanna four
years, having come from Winamac.
Mr. Hawkey was a retired maintenance man from the Pulaski County Court House,
Winamac.
Survivors include one daughter, Maria and husband Kim BONNELL, Winamac; four
sons, Bernard [HAWKEY], Rodney [HAWKEY], David [HAWKEY] and Tim and wife Linda
HAWKEY, all of Kewanna; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Rosemary and husband
William WATTS, Winamac, Pat and husband Tom FULLER, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.;
one brother, Leo and wife Carol HAWKEY, Curtiss, Wisc.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
No services are planned. Private burial will be at a later date.
Maxine Kistler
July 26, 1919 - July 1, 1999
Maxine KISTLER, 79, Fulton, died 12:15 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Medical
Center, South Bend.
Born to Charles W. and Ethel L. FRY RANS in Liberty Township, she married Robert
Merl KISTLER on Feb. 26, 1938 in Fulton. He died Sept. 30, 1967.
Mrs. Kistler attended Fulton United Methodist Church and was a member of Fulton
Senior Citizens Club.
Survivors include one daughter, Jean and husband Ed BEGLEY, Logansport; two
sons, Howard E. and wife Alice KISTLER, Peru, and Joe and wife Sandy KISTLER,
Camden; 19 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Ralph D. RANS on Jan. 11, 1985.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home, Fulton, with
Rev. George HAPNER officiating. Burial will be in Fulton Cemetery. Friends may
call 6-8 p.m. Friday or after 9 a.m. Saturday.
Mary A. Grund
Oct. 17, 1913 - June 26, 1999
Mary Alice VERNON GRUND, 85, Long Beach, Calif., died at St. Mary's Hospital,
Long Beach.
Born to Benjamin R. and Nora WRIGHT VERNON in Ohio, she married Herbert F. GRUND
on June 21, 1941 in Rochester. He preceded her in death.
Survivors include two sisters, Dorothy RICHARD, Long Beach, and Betty Jo RAY,
Bloomington; three nieces, Judy VERNON ZENT, Vicki VERNON BOBO and Kathrine RAY
HUFFMAN; two nephews, David RAY and Michael RAY; great-nieces and nephews
including Jeff ZENT, Rochester.
Memorial services were held July 1 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Long Beach.
Burial will be in Chicago July 29.
Saturday, July 3, 1999
Dylan J.L. Stough
July 1, 1999 - July 1, 1999
Infant Dylan James Lowery STOUGH, 411 W. 11th St., was stillborn at 10:46 a.m.
Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Survivors include his parents, Tracey L. SMITH and Richard James STOUGH Jr., at
home; maternal grandfather, Robert SMITH Sr., Rochester; paternal grandparents,
Don and Carolyn FLANAGAN, Bradenton, Fla.; maternal Great-grandmother, Erma
SCOTT, Bradenton, Fla.
Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at Citizens Cemetery, Rochester.
No visitation is planned. Arrangements are being handled by Foster & Good
Funeral Home, Rochester.
Monday, July 5, 1999
[no paper - holiday]
Tuesday, July 6, 1999
Russell M. Patterson
Russell M. PATTERSON, 78, Denver, died 2:15 p.m. Monday at his home.
Arrangements are pending at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.
Jene R. Lindsey
June 12, 1923 - July 2 1999
Jene R. LINDSEY, 76, Etna Green, died 11:25 a.m. Friday at Elkhart General
Hospital, Elkhart.
Born to Clyde and Carrie CHAPDU LINDSEY in Cincinnati, Ohio, he married Anna
Florence MASON on Nov. 13, 1948. She died April 15, 1996.
Mr. Lindsey retired from Etna Green Bank after 35 years. He was a member of the
Etna Green Church of Christ, Masonic Lodge and American Legion Post 424, both in
Bourbon, Scottish Rites and Confederate Air Force. He was a 1949 graduate of
Kenyon College, Gambler, Ohio. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed rock
hunting.
Survivors include two daughters, Ruth and husband Kevin BOYER, Bourbon, and
Melissa and husband Clint BESSINGER, Tippecanoe; two sons, Lewis and wife
Marcile LINDSEY, Bourbon, and Sanford and wife Peggy LINDSEY, Mount Pleasant,
Tenn.; 14 grandchildren; one sister, Ruth GRIFFITH, Kenova, West Virginia; one
brother, Sanford LINDSEY, Cincinnati, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by one grandson, Rollie BESSINGER.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Etna Green Church of Christ with Rev.
Eugene NEYHART and Rev. Steve HINTON officiating. Burial will follow in Etna
Green Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Bourbon
American Legion. Friends may call 3-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today at Deaton Funeral
Home, 115 S. Main St., Bourbon. Memorials may be made to Little Lambs Pre-school
or Etna Green Church of Christ.
Gerald D. Gearhart
March 2, 1915 - July 3, 1999
Gerald D. GEARHART, 81, Akron, died 6:30 a.m. Saturday at his home.
Born to Charles and Esther YARIAN GEARHART in Fulton County, he married Arlene
S. HOLLOWAY on April 7, 1950 in Akron. She survives.
Mr. Gearhart was a dairy farmer, a member of Akron Church of the Brethren and a
U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include one daughter, Sandra GEARHART, Akron; two sons and their
wives, Dennis and Trillia GEARHART, Akron, and Timothy and Diane GEARHART, Macy;
three sisters, Freda BEIGH, Claypool, Gertrude WALKER, Chili, and Glendora
HAMILTON, Silver Lake; two brothers, Lee and wife Betty GEARHART, and Robert
GEARHART, all of Akron; eight grandchildren, Amy, Wesley, Lisa, Rebecca, Mark,
Ashley, Cory and Emily.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Akron Church of the Brethren, with Rev.
Clark SHEARER and Rev. Steve FLECK officiating. Burial will be in Silver Creek
Cemetery, Silver Lake. Friends may call 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today at Hartzler
Funeral Home, Akron, and one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.
Memorials may be made to Akron Church of the Brethren.
Mary Alice Grund
Oct. 17, 1913 - June 26, 1999
Mary Alice VERNON GRUND, 85, Long Beach, Calif., died at St. Mary's Hospital,
Long Beach.
Born to Benjamin R. and Nora WRIGHT VERNON in Ohio, she married Herbert F. GRUND
on June 21, 1941 in Rochester. He preceded her in death.
Mrs. Grund moved to Rochester in 1920 and attended Rochester High School
where she was an honor student. Survivors include two sisters, Dorothy RICHARD,
Long Beach, and Betty Jo RAY, Bloomington; four stepsisters, Juanita KING,
Roberta EVANS, and Carlene SNIPES, all of Rochester, and Mary Jo GOSS, Columbia
City; one stepbrother, Bob THOMPSON, Mishawaka; three nieces, Judy VERNON ZENT,
Vicki VERNON BOBO and Kethrine RAY HUFFMAN; two nephews, David [RAY] and Michael
RAY; great-nieces and nephews including Jeff ZENT, Rochester.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, John R. VERNON.
Memorial services were held July 1 in Long Beach. Burial will be in Chicago on
July 29.
Wednesday, July 7, 1999
Russell M. Patterson
Feb. 16, 1921 - July 5, 1999
Russell M. PATTERSON, 78, Denver, died 2:15 p.m. Monday at his home.
Born to Norman L. and Carrie Belle LEFFEL PATTERSON in Mexico, he married
Geraldine A. FISHER on Feb. 20, 1954 at the home of the late Rev. C. F. GOLDEN
near Denver. She survives.
Mr. Patterson retired from dairy farming in 1982. He was a World War II U.S.
Army veteran and a deacon, usher and trustee of the Denver Baptist Church. He
was a 50-year member of the Mexico Masonic Lodge 347.
Survivors include one daughter, Elaine S. SEE, Macy; three sons, Ron W.
PATTERSON, Logansport, Ray A. PATTERSON, Argos, and Danny D. PATTERSON,
Monticello; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Willadean [PATTERSON].
A public graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Westlawn Cemetery,
Denver, with Rev. Steve BATE officiating. Memorials may be made to Denver
Baptist Church or a hospice.
Thursday, July 8, 1999
Phyllis J. Fear
Oct 5, 1936 - July 6, 1999
Phyllis J. FEAR, 62, Bay Springs, Miss., formerly of Argos, died 4 p.m. Tuesday
in her home.
Born to Loyd and Florence VANCE FISH in Marshall County, she married Darwin L.
"Bill" FEAR on Oct. 26, 1951. He survives.
Mrs. Fear was a computer medical claims worker.
Survivors include one daughter, Karen FEAR, Peoria, Ariz.; two sons, Lloyd
"Toad" [FEAR] and Teri FEAR, Walkerton, and Michael "Mike"
and Cristina FEAR, Glendale, Ariz.; five grandchildren; one sister, Mary
SOBIERALSKI, Glendale, Ariz.; two brothers, Leonard [FISH] and Donald FISH, both
of Plymouth; one half-brother, Donald PARRISH, Bremen.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Deaton Funeral Home, 115 S. Main St.,
Bourbon. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call 6-8
p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Esther R. Brookhart
Sept. 15, 1905 - July 6, 1999
Esther REASONER BROOKHART, 93, Bakersville, N.C., lformerly of Wakakaneto,Ohio,
died at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday at the Spruce Pines Nursing Home.
Survivors include one son, John and wife Barbara REASONER, Rochester; two
daughters Jeannine STINSON, Fort Wayne, and Barbara and husband Ray PEMBERTON,
Bakersville, lN.C.; 11 grandchildren including Ryan and wife Teresa REASONER and
Nancy REASONER STARKEY, Rochester, and Terrie REASONER LANDFELD and husband Pat,
Geneva, Ill.
Services will be Saturday at Keplinger Funeral Home, Hartford City. Burial will
be at the Garden of Memories, Muncie.
Friday, July 9, 1999
Frances L. McLean
April 15, 1911 - July 6, 1999
Frances L. BURKETT McLEAN, 88, Bourbon, died 10:15 p.m. Tuesday at Parkview
Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Born to John and Julia Estella GRUBS RHOADS in Argos, she married Ralph BURKETT
on Nov. 26, 1930. He died Dec. 6, 1963. She later married Archie McLEAN on Nov.
24, 1965. He died Feb. 5, 1978.
Mrs. McLean was a homemaker and a farm wife. She moved to Bourbon in 1980 and
was a member of First United Church of Christ. She enjoyed her activities at
R.E.A.L. services.
Survivors include one daughter, Mary Anne and husband James MAURER, Bourbon;
three granddaughters, Julia SAUER, Karen MASURER and Lora BEESON, all of
Bourbon; two great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, John Robert in 1941, three sisters and two
brothers.
Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Deaton Funeral Home, Bourbon, with Rev. Richard
LEWKE officiating. Burial will follow in Richland Center Cemetery. Friends may
call 3-6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Bourbon
E.M.S.
Donald G. Shriver
Feb. 17, 1916 - July 9, 1999
Donald G. "Donnie" SHRIVER, 83, 2321 S. Old 31, died 6:45 a.m. today
at his home.
Born to Jesse and Dora LOUGHMAN SHRIVER in Kosciusko County, he married Mary
Corrine THARP on Feb. 27, 1937 in Rochester. She died March 26, 1994.
Mr. Shriver operated a family owned farm with his sons. He was a member of First
Baptist Church, International Order of Odd Fellows Post 147, both of Rochester,
and the Fulton County Farm Bureau.
Survivors include three sons, Larry G. SHRIVER, Ronald G. and wife Carol SHRIVER,
and Stephen R. and wife Jane SHRIVER, all of Rochester; eight grandchildren,
Tina FORD, Anderson, Jeff [SHRIVER], Troy [SHRIVER], Dan [SHRIVER] Don [SHRIVER]
and David SHRIVER and Teresa HARSH, all of Rochester, Beth SMITH, Kewanna; five
great-grandchildren, Ben [SHRIVER]and Stephanie P. SHRIVER, Shelby [FORD] and
Abby FORD, Caleb SMITH; one brother, Glenn D. and wife Pat SHRIVER, Rochester;
one sister, Vera and husband Robert HOLLOWAY, Rochester.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one great-grandson, Stephen SHRIVER,
one sister and two brothers.
Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Rev. Mark SPENCER and Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Burial will be in Rochester
I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Elevator Fund or Hope Hospice.
Saturday, July 10, 1999
Thomas Groninger Jr.
June 14, 1951 - July 9, 1999
Thomas Glen GRONINGER Jr., 48, Logansport, died 3 a.m. Friday at Miller's Merry
Manor, Logansport.
He was born to Thomas G. Sr. and Helen HORSEMAN GRONINGER in Bermuda.
Mr. Groninger was a truck driver for Buttice Fruit and Vegetable Company. He
enjoyed flying, riding his Harley-Davidson and playing with Fred, his cat.
Survivors include his mother, Logansport; one sister, Barbara and husband Larry
RENTSCHLER, Rochester; one nephew, Patrick RENTSCHLER, Rochester; one niece,
Lacey RENTSCHLER, Rochester.
Services are 10 a.m. Monday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home,
Logansport, with Rev. Donald L. RUHL officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope
Cemetery, Logansport. Friends may call 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Miller's Merry Manor Activities Fund.
Jean E. Paulus
Dec. 6, 1920 - July 8, 1999
Jean Eleanor BURNS PAULUS, l78, Timbercrest Retirement Community, North
Manchester, died 1:18 p.m. Thursday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Born to Furel Robert and Edna Eleanor TAYLOR BURNS in Walkerton, she married
Corlyle R. PAULUS on Aug. 19, 1944 in Wilmington, Del. He died Nov. 28, 1995.
Mrs. Paulus was a 1938 graduate of Mentone High School and received her
bachelor's degree i public school music in 1942 from Indiana University. She
worked for LaPaz schools teaching music and math for two years. Later she worked
with her husband who owned Safety Moving and Storage, Elmhurst, Ill., land then
for several other moving and storage companies as an office administrator until
her retirement in 1988.
She was a member of the Christ Church of Oakbrook, Ill. the Order of the Eastern
Star in Elmhurst, Ill, past member of the United Methodist churches of North
Manchester and Elmhurst, Ill. For 50 years she served the Girl Scouts of America
in various capacities and was a member of the Elmhurst Evening Women's Club. She
was a 50-year member and past regent of the Dr. Manasseh Cutler Chapter of the
National Services of Daughters of the American Revolution, was past president of
the American Legion Auxilary 286, past member of the Fine Arts Club and Order of
Eastern Star, Tri Kappa Sorority, all of North Manchester, and past guardian of
Job's Daughters.
Survivors include one son, Jay Edward PAULUS, Roseville, Calif.; one daughter,
Carolyn Kay PAULUS WOODMAN, Stamford, Conn.; four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son.
Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, 207 W. Main
St., North Manchester, with Rev. Helen BEERY officiating. Friends may call 4-8
p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. There will be an Eastern Star Service at 7:30
p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Shrine Hospital
for Crippled Children, Tamassee D.A.R. School, Inc. and the Timbercrest
Treeunification Project.
Monday, July 12, 1999
Donald D. DePoy
Oct. 30, 1915 - July 8, 1999
Donald D. DePOY, 83, Royal Center, died 11:25 p.m. Thursday in Anaheim, Calif.
Born to Harry A. and Etta SHELHART DePOY in Pulaski County, he married Ruth B.
SCHELL on Feb. 6, 1938 in Richey, Mont. She survives.
Mr. DePoy was a forklift operator at General Tire Rubber Co., Logansport, and a
Jefferson Township farmer. He was a member of Center Presbyterian Church and
Royal Center Lions Club, and a past member of Western Beagle Club. He enjoyed
his family and growing flowers.
Survivors include two sons, Everett DePOY, Roanoke, Texas, and Herbert DePOY,
Royal Center; three daughters, Violet TRIBBETT, Kingman, Ariz., Sally DePOY,
Yorba Linda, Calif., and Donna FAWCETT, Logansport; 13 grandchildren; 10
great-grandchildren; one brother, Ralph DePOY, Fulton; one sister, Mary Jane
FOLEY, Rochester.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Charles [DePOY] and Thomas [DePOY], two
sisters and eight brothers.
Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Harrison-Metzger Royal Center Chapel, with
Rev. Dale MAGEE officiating. Burial will be in Ever Rest Memorial Park,
Logansport. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may
be made to Gideons International, Royal Center Lions Club or the American Cancer
Society.
Pearl I. Gluck
Sept 14, 1913 - July 10, 1999
Pearl Ida GLUCK, 85, 1305 Rochester Blvd., ldied 1:30 a.m. Saturday at Kingston
Care Center, Fort Wayne.
Born to John and Ida HOMBERT ENGRISCH in Osceola, Wis., she married Frank Julius
GLUCK on June 26, 1937 in Chicago, Ill. He died Dec. 23, 1994.
Mrs. Gluck was a homemaker and attended Grace United Methodist Church,
Rochester.
Survivors include two daughters, Marilyn KIRBY, Rochester, and Joyce BASCOM,
Tamarac, Fla.; five grandchildren, Kathy and husband Mark HISEY, Fort Wayne, H.
E. KIRBY, Jr., Rochester, Barbara and husband Paul LUHMAN, Abiquiu, N.M., Julia
LaSHURE, Tamarac, Fla., and Randall and Kelley BASCOM, St Petersburg, Fla.;
seven great-grandchildren, Matthew [HISEY] and Lauren HISEY, Fort Wayne, Gilliam
[LUHMAN], Pauline [LUHMAN] and Gloria LUHMAN Abiquiu, N.M., Dylan LaSHURE,
Tamarac, Fla., and Andrew BASCOM, St. Petersburg, Fla.; two sisters, Maybelle
HOWDEN, New Rome, Wis., and Frances PRIBYL, Maple Lake, Minn.
She was precded in death by her parents, three brothers, Benjamin [ENGRISCH],
John [ENGRISCH] and Robert [ENGRISCH], and one sister, Molly [ENGRISCH].
Services will be private. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Foster
& Good Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Lottie M. Minthorn
March 23, 1906 - July 9, 1999
Lottie May MINTHORN, 93, Lucerne, died 3:55 p.m. Friday at Memorial Hospital,
Logansport.
Born to Harry and Daisy HOUSER HUFFORD in White County, she married Ivan Wilbur
MINTHORN on May 10, 1924 in St. Joseph, Mich. He died Nov. 24, 1997.
Mrs. Minthorn was a homemaker.
Survivors include one son, James H. and wife Elsie MINTHORN, Twelve Mile; four
grandsons, Joseph MINTHORN and Richard HARMON, both of Logansport, Jeffery
HARMON, Indianapolis, and Mark HARMON, Macy; several great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two daughters and one grandson, one great-grandson,
two sisters and three brothers.
Services are 1 p.m. today at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home,
Logansport, with Rev. William Art MALONEY officiating. Burial will be in Metea
Cemetery. Visitation was 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be
made to Cass County Heart Fund.
Dorothy F. Metz
Sept. 23, 1913 - July 11, 1999
Dorothy F. METZ, 85, Warsaw, died 6 p.m. Sunday at Mason's Health Care, Warsaw.
Born to John J. and Eva F. KAUFFMAN VERDON in St. Paul, Minn., she married
Andrew METZ on Sept. 14, 1940. He died in September 1986.
Mrs. Metz was a nurses aide and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Auxiaiary, Elkhart.
Survivors include two daughters, Mary Stella ROMANO, South Bend, and Geraldine
SWIHART, Palestine; one son, John J. METZ, Orlando, Fla.; five grandchildren.
Graveside services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Palestine Cemetery, with Rev. Terry
FISHER officiating. No visitation is planned. King Memorial Home Mentone, is in
charge of arrangements.
David Black
David BLACK, 58, Peru, formerly of Rochester, died 8:45 a.m.today at Parkview
Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.
Tuesday, July 13, 1999
Mary Riggs Quick
Jan. 14, 1916 - June 4, 1999
Graveside services for Mary RIGGS QUICK, who died in Maine in early June, will
be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery with Rev. Chris DODSON
officiating.
Opal P. Kelly
Aug 22, 1924 - July 10, 1999
Opal P. KELLY, 74, Rochester, died 5:24 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital.
Born to Roy A. and Elizabeth HUDSON PERRY in Hammond, she married Floyd KELLY. He survives.
Mrs. Kelly was a homemaker and attended First Christian Church of Rochester.
Survivors include two sons, Tom and wife Barbara KELLY, Rochester, and Ronald
and wife Barbara KELLY, Minooka, Ill.; one daughter, Patricia and husband Jim
MALLOY, Cincinnati, Ohio; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by one brother, William PERRY.
Services are 7 p.m. Tuesday at Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman Road,
Highland, IN 46322, with Rev. Chris DODSON officiating. Burial will be in
Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond. Friends may call 3-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral
home.
Lewis H. Cleland
April 9, 1914 - July 10, 1999
Lewis H. CLELAND, 85, Leesburg, Fla., formerly of Mishawaka, died at 2 p.m.
Saturday at his residence.
Born to Lewis and Readah BALDWIN CLELAND in Fulton County, he married Eldora
NELSON on May 23, 1937 in Peru. She survives.
Mr. Cleland retired in 1974 from Bendix Corp. He lived most of his life in
Fulton County.
Survivors include one daughter, Peggy COWEN, Vandalia, Mich.; one son, Ronald
CLELAND, Elkhart; four grandchildren, Steven [COWEN] and Brad COWEN, Stacia
ANDRIANO, and Tim CLELAND; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Belva LARGE,
Leesburg, Barbara CLEVENGER, Lake Haversol, Ariz., and Virginia TIPPY, Columbia
City; two brothers, Joe CLELAND, Leesburg, and Glen CLELAND, Rochester.
Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Bubb Funeral Chapel North, 3910 N. Main St.,
Mishawaka, With Rev. Daniel MOTTO officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview
Cemetery, Mishawaka. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral
home.
Fonza Owens
May 26, 1924 - June 23, 1999
Fonza OWENS, 75, Yakima, Wash., formerly of Rochester, died at Methodist
Hospital, Yakima.
Born to Robert S. and Telitha E. HOOVER in Wolf River, Tenn., she married Floyd
OWENS. He preceded her in death.
Mrs. Owens was a retired Hart Schaffner & Marx seamstress and lived in
Rochester for 25 years prior to moving to Yakima. She was a member of Grace
United Methodist Church, Order of the Eastern Star and Green Oak Quilting Club,
all of Rochester. Her hobbies were gardening, cooking southern foods, listening
to Blue Grass music, sewing and crafts.
Survivors include two daughters and their spouses, Rita and Dan SEVERNS,
Rochester, and Nancy and Ray TEMPLE, Yakima; one son, Dan OWENS, Bloomington;
three grandsons, Brian and wife Amy SEVERNS, Rochester, Morgan OWENS, Colorado,
and Jordan OWENS, Bloomington; one granddaughter, Cyndi and husband Mark
WITHERBY, Rochelle, Ill.; one great-granddaughter, Kaley WITHERBY, Rochelle,
Ill.; three sisters, Alta SMITH, Yakima, Ina CRAWFORD, Lebanon, Tenn., and Toni
BLEVINS, Jamestown, Tenn.; one brother, Alvin LOWE, Mentone.
She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Elmer [HOOVER],
Lonzie [HOOVER] and Albert [HOOVER].
Services and burial took place on June 27 in Yakima.
Carl D. Black
March 10, 1941 - July 12, 1999
Carl David BLACK, 58, Peru, formerly of Rochester, died 8:45 a.m. Monday at
Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Born to Norman and Roselyn BLACK in Peru, he married Sharon Bernice LONG on
April 29, 1996 in Reno, Nev. She survives at home.
Mr. Black was a retired funeral director. He was a member of the Funeral
Directors Association of California, Knights of Columbus and the Moose Lodge,
both in Peru, and attended St. Charles Catholic Church, Peru. He and his wife
were affiliated with the Fuzzy Pig Bar, Peru.
Survivors include two sons, Rod BLACK, Sacramento, Calif., and Bryan BLACK, San
Jose, Calif.; two stepsons, Kenneth CHATOFF, Sacramento, and Richard CHATOFF,
Campbell, Calif.; four grandchildren, Nadine BLACK, Lorraine HALEY and Jack
CHATOFF; one brother, Joe and wife Paula BLACK, Lakeland, Fla.; half-brothers
and sisters; three aunts, Harriet, Kate and Betty and numerous cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Norman BLACK.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral
Home, Rochester, with Rev. John ZAHN officiating. Burial will be in St. Charles
Cemetery, Peru. Friends may call one hour prior to the sefvice. Memorials may be
made to Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Robert Clifton
Nov. 1, 1903 - July 3, 1999
Robert CLIFTON, 95, died in Thousand Oaks, Calif.
Born in Rochester, he married Florence G. "Susie" McCHESNEY of Los
Angeles in 1933. She survives.
He was a Los Angeles Superior Court Judge. He graduated from the Detroit School
of Law in 1923. In 1924 he moved to Los Angeles.
A longtime Democratic Party activist, he became a Los Angeles Municipal Court
Judge in 1943. He specialized in treatment and adjudication in alcohol related
cases, and later focused on improving the process for civil commitment of the
mentally ill.
He was appointed to the Los Angeles Superior Court in 1962. Upon retiring in
1967, he and his wife joined the Peace Corps, training judges in Micronesia. Ten
years later at 74, they joined the Peace Corps again and taught law in Liberia.
He enjoyed exploring the national parks of America, swimming, and reading. He
leanred to play the piano in his late 80's.
Survivors include five children, Carol CADY, Laguna Hills, Calif., Susan
ANTRIASIAN, Thousand Oaks, Robert M. CLIFTON, Bellingham, Wash., Helen CLIFTON,
Richmond, Calif., and Thomas CLIFTON, Oakland, Calif.; 16 grandchildren; 16
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.
A private family gathering will take place in Laguna Beach on July 18. In lieu
of flowers, the family suggest donations to local rescue missions, homeless
shelters or the outreach charity of one's choice.
[NOTE: Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Indiana Births 1882-1920 : Robert
Clifton, born Nov. 1, 1903 to Albert CLIFTON and Bertha (LACKEY) CLIFTON, MR
C-6, p. 34.]
Wednesday, July 14, 1999
Floyd McCray
April 9, 1932 - July 8, 1999
Floyd McCRAY, 67, died Thursday inTucson,Ariz.
He was born to Earl and Alta KIMBLE McCRAY in Cissna Park, Ill.
Survivors include his wife Jill McCRAY, Tucson; one daughter, Kimberly McCRAY,
Michigan; one son, Troy McCRAY, Oregon; one sister, Avis [McCRAY], Cissna Park;
one brother, Glenn McCRAY, Madison, Wis., and a twin brother, Lloyd McCRAY,
Rochester.
A memorial service is planned for a later date in the Rock Island, Ill. area.
Thursday, July 15, 1999
Kenneth R. Shoemaker
June 8, 1922 - July 14, 1999
Kenneth R. SHOEMAKER, 77, Mentone, died 8:44 p.m. Wednesday at Miller's Merry
Manor, Warsaw.
Born to Sheldon and Ruth JONES SHOEMAKER in Burket, he married Patricia A.
SHINN. She died May 23, 1994.
Mr. Shoemaker was a maintenance man at Kralis Brothers Foods, Mentone. He was a
World War II U.S. Army veteran and a member of Mentone United Methodist Church.
Survivors include three sons and their spouses, Ted and Mary SHOEMAKER, North
Webster, Jeff and Carolyn SHOEMAKER, Sebring, Fla., and Andy and Pattie
SHOEMAKER, Mentone; 14 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers and
their spouses, Charles and Pauline SHOEMAKER, Burket, and Howard and Berniece
SHOEMAKER, Roann.
He was preceded in death by one brother, James SHOEMAKER.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at King Memorial Home, Mentone with Rev. Peter
ALBERTSON and Rev. Jack THOMPSON officiating. Burial will be in Palestine
Cemetery. Friends may call 6-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Friday, July 16, 1999
Margaret A. Bair
Nov. 13, 1927 - July 14, 1999
Margaret Annabell BAIR, 71, 502 W. Third St., died 5:23 p.m. Wednesday at
Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Born to Joseph and Attie OVERMEYER GRINDLE on Nov. 13, 1927 in Monterey, she
married Ervin BAIR on April 19, 1950 in Monterey. He survives at home.
Mrs. Bair retired from Torx Camcar Textron, Rochester, after 30 years as a
salesperson. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester, and a
45-year member of Kappa Delta Phi Sorority, Rochester.
Survivors include one daughter, Kathy and husband John JAMROZ, Knox; one son,
Robert M. and wife Dori BAIR, Rockford, Ill.; two grandchildren, Lucas [BAIR]
and Stephen BAIR, Rockford, Ill.; one sister, Mildred WINTER, Winamac; and
several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Clara BAILEY McCALLY.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester, with
Revs. John ZAHN and Harold WELLER officiating. Burial will be in Rochester
I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral
Home, Rochester, where a prayer vigil will be held at 7 p.m.
Sonja J. Gerig
Jan. 2, 1938 - July 16, 1999
Sonja Jan GERIG, 61, Whitehall, Mich., formerly of Akron, died 6:50 a.m. today
at the home of her brother, Dr. Dean A. GERIG.
Born to Harley Wynn and Bertha PRILAMAN, she was adopted by John Joseph and E.
Selena UTTER GERIG.
Miss Gerig was a member of the Akron Church of God, Akron, and active in various
church groups.
Survivors include five brothers, Dr. Dean A. and wife Panzegna GERIG, Whitehall,
Mich., Clide and wife May ZEIDER, Fort Wayne, Marvin and wife Nyla SNYDER,
Argos, Richard and wife Jerilyn PETERSON, Rochester, and Eugene and wife Chris
PRILAMAN, Logansport; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her birth parents, her adopted parents and one
brother, Donnie PRILAMAN.
Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Akron Church of God, Akron, with Rev. Terry
McGARRITY officiating. Burial will be in Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from
2-4 p.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, or one hour prior to
services Monday at the church.
Saturday, July 17, 1999
Sonja J. Gerig
Services for Sonja J. GERIG, 61, Whitehall, Mich., formerly of Akron, are 10
a.m. Monday at Akron Church of God.
Rev. Terry McGARRITY will officiate. Burial will be at the Akron Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, or one
hour prior to services Monday at the church. Memorials may be made to Akron
Church of God Youth Ministries.
Harold Holloway
June 16, 1925 - July 16, 1999
Harold HOLLOWAY, 74, Hemingway, S.C., died Friday in Hemingway.
He was born to Hobart E. and Mildred TUCKER HOLLOWAY in Burket.
Survivors include one son, Michael HOLLOWAY, Minneapolis, Minn.; three sisters,
Mary Belle FERREL, Sturgis, Mich., Mrs. Carlton Donnis Irene HASTY, Columbia
City, and Mrs. Harold Eva Maxine BRANDT, New Buffalo, Mich.
Private services are scheduled. King Memorial Home, Mentone, is in charge of the
arrangements. No visitation will be scheduled. Burial will be at the Palestine
Cemetery.
Monday, July 19, 1999
Andrew D. Dotson
Dec. 6, 1975 - July 17, 1999
Andrew Dewayne DOTSON, 23, Akron, died 11:36 p.m. Saturday at Kosciusko
Community Hospital, Warsaw, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born to Charlene DOTSON and later adopted by Andrew T. and Ida ROBINSON DOTSON
in Warsaw, he married Jennifer Ann SHEPHERD on July 3, 1998 in Claypool. She
survives.
Mr. Dotson was a general laborer for Rochester Homes, Inc., Rochester.
Survivors include three daughters Amber YOHE, South Whitley, Darian [DOTSON] and
Hannah DOTSON, both at home; his birth mother, Charlene and husband Garry SLONE,
Claypool; his mother, Ida DOTSON, Akron; three half-sisters, Tiffany [ROBINSON]
and Kesha ROBINSON, Prestonsburg, Ky., and Shawna SLONE, Claypool; one
half-brother, Dustin SLONE, Claypool; his maternal grandmother, Evelyn BENDER,
Tippecanoe; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his adoptive father, Andrew T. Dotson and his
maternal grandparents, Henry and Mary ROBINSON.
Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Gospel Hill Pentecostal Church of God, Silver
Lake, with Rev. Ralph DOTSON and Rev. Frank WHITAKER officiating. Burial will be
in Graceland Cemetery, Claypool. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Foster
& Good Funeral Home, Akron, or one hour prior to services on Thursday at the
church.
Ruth Cook
Oct. 28, 1917 - July 16, 1999
Ruth COOK, 81, Warsaw, died 9:22 p.m. Friday in Warsaw.
Born to Clayton and Sarah O'BLENIS MOW in Rochester, she married Elmer C. COOK
on Feb. 22, 1936 in Rochester. He survives at home.
Mrs. Cook was retired from Sears, Roebuck & Co., South Bend, where she
worked from 1964-79. She was a member of Otterbein United Methodist Church,
Atwood, where she was organist and pianist for many years. She wintered for over
15 years in Punta Gorda, Fla.
Survivors include two daughters, Elaine E. and husband Dr. John KLEIN,
Indianapolis, and Sandra K. COOK, Seattle, Wash.; three sons, Richard D. COOK,
Fort Wayne, Keith C. and wife Penny COOK, Warsaw, and Brent M. and wife Sandy
COOK, LaPorte; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Eloise
and husband Eldrith COOK, Rochester, and Wilma FOLTZ, Rochester.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one grandson, Jason SIMONTON in 1994,
and one foster grandson, Gary Allen BROWN.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester,
with Rev. Gene ANSELL officiating. Burial will be in Richland Center I.O.O.F.
Cemetery, northwest of Rochester. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Tuesday or one hour
prior to serrvices on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to
the Kosciusko Homecare and Hospice.
Tuesday, July 20, 1999
Jean S. Stuckey
Jean SHANTEAU STUCKEY, 73, Indianapolis, died 12:23 p.m. Monday at St. Vincent's
Hospital, Indianapolis.
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home, Fulton.
Ruth E. Gillam
Jan. 8, 1909 - July 18, 1999
Ruth E. GILLAM, 90, 521 W. Fourth St., died 12:41 p.m. Sunday at Saint Joseph's
Regional Medical Center, South Bend.
Born to Ernest E. PARKER and Elva M. HUNT in Burlington, she married Elmer S.
"Doc" GILLAM, D.C.. He died on March 24, 1986.
Mrs. Gillam was receptionist at her husband's practice, Dixie Way Chiropractic
Clinic, Niles. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Chapter 332 of the
Order of the Eastern Star, and helped establish the O.E.S. chapter in Rochester.
She graduated from Ball State University, Muncie, and taught in the Talma
School. She was trained in nursing at Memorial Hospital, St. Joseph, Mich. She
enjoyed gardening and spent winters in Florida.
Survivors include three sisters, Mary BRUMLEY, Otisco, Betty KASNOW, Seminole,
Fla., and JoAnn GERALD, Rockingham, N.C; two nieces, Donna YODER, Rochester, who
provided her care, and Betty L. PARKER, D.C., Niles, Mich.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy KUHN and Virginia THORNTON,
and five brothers, Charles [PARKER], Ray [PARKER], Virgil [PARKER], James
[PARKER] and D.E. PARKER.
Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Halbritter Funeral Home, 615 E. Main St.,
Niles, Mich., with Rev. R. Allan POAGE, of Bethel Baptist Church officiating.
Entombment will be at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles. Friends may call one hour
prior to services at the funeral home.
Rollie E. Isaacs
Dec. 4, 1921 - July 7, 1999
Rollie Edgar ISAACS, 77, Broaddus, Texas, died at Colonial Pines Nursing Center,
San Augustine, Texas.
Born to William and Lillian DOWNEY ISAACS in Rockfield, he married Merle MacLAIN
on Oct. 27, 1974. She survies in Broaddus.
Mr. Isaccs was a retired railroad engineer and a World War II U.S. Army veteran.
He was a member of First Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge, both in Broaddus,
Shriners and Scottish Rite Fulton Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star Chapter
376, the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Survivors include two daughters, Roxie SHAW and Julie KIGER, both of Logansport;
one son, Gregory ISAACS, Logansport; three stepdaughters, Jennie CULP,
Logansport, Lelia WALTZ, Rochester, and Pamela FRY LEEVER, Fort Myers, Fla.; one
stepson, David FRY, Fulton; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one
sister, Dorena SLEDGE, Delphi. He was preceded in death by one son, Michael
ISAACS and three brothers.
Memorial services were held July 9 at First Baptist Church, Broaddus, with Rev.
Wayne BARTH of Broaddus First Baptist Church officiating. Cremation took place
in Kilgore, Texas. Memorials may be made to Order of the Eastern Star and
Veteran Memorial Services.
Wednesday, July 21, 1999
Jean J. Stuckey
Dec. 4, 1925 - July 19, 1999
Jean JOHNSON STUCKEY, 73, Indianapolis, formerly of Fulton County, died 12:23
p.m. Monday at St. Vincent's Hospital, Indianapolis.
Born to Alfred D. and Muriel M. SHOEMAKER JOHNSON in Indianapolis, she married
John STUCKEY in January 1975 in Indianapolis. He survives.
Mrs. Stuckey was a retired interior decorator.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Susan LEWIS, Indianapolis, and Cherie and
husband Steve GARBER, Argos; one son, Dr. Craig SHANTEAU, Logansport; nine
grandchildren, Steve [GARBER], Scott [GARBER] and Sean GARBER, Colin [SHANTEAU],
Chloe [SHANTEAU] and Noah SHANTEAU, Janine [GILLETTE], Chris [GILLETTE] and
Jessica GILLETTE; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Alfred D.
"Buck" JOHNSON, Jr., Lincoln, Neb.; two sisters, Kathern and husband
Les FEECE, Argos, and Mrs. Ellen Rose CAPLETTE, Southbridge, Mass.
She was preceded in death by one brother, James M. JOHNSON on Jan. 8, 1995 and
one infant daughter, Marsha Lane SHANTEAU.
Memorial services are 1 p.m. Friday at Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home,
Rochester, with Rev. Leo HAIGERTY officiating.
Burial will be in Fulton Cemetery. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Riley Children's Hospital,
Indianapolis.
Maxine G.S. Conrad
Jan. 16, 1914 - July 20, 1999
Maxine G. SMITH CONRAD, 85, North Manchester, formerly of Akron died 7:15 p.m.
Tuesday at her residence.
Born to Ray and Mary SWANEY WHITCRAFT in Wabash County, she married Albert SMITH
on Nov. 10, 1944 in WEabash County. He died Oct. 1, 1963. She later married Oren
B. CONRAD on March 25, 1970 in Akron. He died Dec. 19, 1974.
Mrs. Conrad was a homemaker and had been employed by Hart Schaffner & Marx,
Rochester. She was a member of Akron Church of God, the former Friendship Circle
at the church, and Hart Schaffner & Marx Retirees Organization. She
volunteered at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, where she worked as a Gray Lady.
Survivors include two daughters and their spouses, Norma and Jack SHRIVER,
Silver Lake, and Jan and Cary SLOAN, Atwood; two stepdaughters and their
spouses, Helen and Clyde BICK, Plymouth, and Bonnie and Ross FEAR, Akron; one
stepdaughter-in-law, Lois CONRAD, Rochester; three grandchildren and their
spouses, Michael and Karen SHRIVER, Akron, Brenda and Kelly FIELDS, Warsaw, and
Rodney and Willa SHRIVER, Silver Lake; seven great-grandchildren; one
great-great-grandson; nine step-grandchildren; 13 step-great-grandchildren;
three brothers and their spouses, Robert and Helen WHITCRAFT, Wabash, James and
Hazel WHITCRAFT Marion, and Charles and Theresa WHITCRAFT, Fort Myers, Fla.;
several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one son Ronald Eugene SMITH in infancy, two
sisters, Marian STEPHENS and Wilma WHITCRAFT, one stepson, Howard CONRAD, and
one step-granddaughter, Jean BRYANT.
Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Akron Church of God, with Rev. Terry McGARRITY officiating. Burial will be in Roann Cemetery. Friends may call 2-4 p.m. and
6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, or one hour
prior to services on Friday at the church.
Thursday, July 22, 1999
Maxine G. S. Conrad
Jan. 16, 1914 - July 20, 1999
Maxine G. SMITH CONRAD, 85, Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester,
formerly of Akron, died 7:15 p.m. Tuesday at Wabash County Hospital, Wabash.
Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Akron Church of God, with Rev. Terry McGARRITY
officiating. Burial will be in Roann Cemetery. Friends may call 2-4 p.m. and 6-8
p.m. Thursday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, or one hour prior to
services on Friday at the church.
Leroy G. Coplen
Oct. 8, 1902 - July 21, 1999
Leroy G. COPLEN, 96, Grace Village, Winona Lake, formerly of Plymouth, died 7:20
a.m. Wednesday at his residence.
Born to Harvey and Bessie MIDDLETON COPLEN near Walnut in Marshall County, lhe
married Glenn L. ROHRER on June 17, 1923 near Richland Center. She survives.
Mr. Coplen attended Argos High School and was a farmer. He worked for Artificial
Insemenation of Marshall County Breeding Service and was an Edward J. Funk Seed
Corn representative. He worked at American Breeders Service for five years in
Carmel and was a member of the Argos Bible Church, formerly known as Argos
Congregational Christian Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Kathryn Jean and husband Morris STEWART,
Syracuse; one son, Carl and wife Betty COPLEN, Plymouth; nine grandchildren; 17
great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Walter Wayne
and wife Ethel COPLEN, Argos.
He was preceded in death by one son, Everett Lowell COPLEN, two sisters, Vivian
COPLEN and Irma CLAYBAUGH, and two brothers Nile [COPLEN] and Oris COPLEN.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Rev. Glenn
BYERS officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Brethren Cemetery, southeast of
Argos. Friends may call 9-11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be
made to Grace Village Health Care Memorial Fund.
Friday, July 23, 1999
Veryl E. Oldham
April 10, 1924 - July 21, 1999
Veryl E. OLDHAM 75, Nyona Lake, Macy, died 8:25 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial
Hosptal, South Bend.
Born to Edwin and Bessie OLDHAM, he married Donnetta STEWART on March 10, 1946
in Indianapolis. She preceded him in death.
Mr. Oldham was retired from Woodlawn Hospital, GM-Kokomo and Rochester Homes. He
was a member of Leroy Shelton American Legion Post 36, Rochester.
Survivors include four sons, Ronald J. OLDHAM, Tampa, Fla., Edwin W. OLDHAM,
Nyona Lake, Galen M. and wife Gloria OLDHAM, Denver, Colo., and Stewart A.
OLDHAM, Denver, Colo.; six grandchildren, Andrew [OLDHAM], Daniel [OLDHAM] and
David OLDHAM, all of Denver, Ladda FERGUSON, Lannie [OLDHAM] and Theresa OLDHAM,
all of Bradenton, Fla.; four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in deaty by his parents and one sister, Margaret [OLDHAM].
Services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester,
with Rev. Steve FLECK officiating. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memory
Gardens, Kokomo. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to services
on Saturday at the funeral home.
Saturday, July 24, 1999
[no obits]
Monday, July 26, 1999
Burl E. Eber
Feb. 20, 1920 - July 23, 1999
Burl E. EBER, 79, Nokomis, Fla., formerly of Rochester, died 10 p.m. Friday at
Ben Secours Hospital, Venice, Fla.
Born to Clarence and Leitha PLATT EBER in Miami County near Akron, he married
Dona L. KESTLE on Aug. 2, 1943 in Kewanna. She survives.
Mr. Eber retired from farming in 1983. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force from
1942-46.
Survivors include one daughter, Lora J. EBER, Nokomis, Fla.; one son, Lary A.
and wife Nancy EBER, Kewanna, three grandsons, Mark A. EBER, Winamac, Scot A.
EBER, Indianapolis, and Ramay SALEH, Nokomis, Fla.; one great-grandson, Mason
EBER; one sister, Treva and husband Rev. Leonard STEININGER, Battle Creek, Mich.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one granddaughter, Renae Sue EBER on
May 18, 1986 and two sisters, Juanita WALLACE and Glee MATHIAS.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester,
with Rev. William F. MATHYS officiating.
Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery where the American Legion and
Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct military rites. Friends may call 4-8 p.m.
Tuesday and one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Foundation.
Tuesday, July 27, 1999
Phyllis L. Rupert
Oct. 11, 1918 - July 25, 1999
Phyllis L. MORRISON RUPERT, 80, Plymouth, died 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Parkview
Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Born to Ora E. and Myrtle M. REPLOGLE BARNEY in Kingsbury, she married L. Doyle
MORRISON in 1935 in Logansport. He died in October, 1949. She married J. Rolland
RUPERT on Nov. 7, 1965 in Plymouth. He died Feb. 2, 1992.
Mrs. Rupert was a clerk in J.C. Penney's, Buchtel's Hardware and Big Blue and
was a cook for Mundy's Restaurant. A homemaker, she enjoyed time with her
great-grandchildren, sewing, gardening, and playing Euchre. She graduated from
Kingsbury High School, was a member of Walerton Presbyterian Church and attended
the Plymouth Bible Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Nancy KERSEY and Jean and husband Vern COBY,
all of Culver; two sons, Lawrence and wife Felicia MORRISON, Duarte, Calif., and
Don and wife Eileen MORRISON, Plymouth; two stepdaughters, Barbara and husband
Harry HARNESS, Grovertown, and Pat and husband Lester PITKIN, Bradley,W.Va.; one
stepson, James R. and wife Joyce RUPERT, Scottsberg, Mich.; 14 grandchildren; 10
great-grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Rosalie MORRISON, Tyner.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Roy MORRISON.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N.
Michigan St., Plymouth, with Rev. Floyd ALLEN of Delong Gospel Lighthouse
officiating. Burial will be in Eastlawn Cemetery, North Liberty. Friends may
call 3-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Marshall
County Cancer Fund.
Burl E. Eber
Feb. 14, 1920 - July 23, 1999
Burl E. EBER, 79, Nokomis, Fla., formerly of Rochester, died 10 p.m. Friday at
Bon Secours Hospital, Venice, Fla.
Born to Clarence and Leitha PLATT EBER in Miami County near Akron, he married
Dona L. KESTLE on Aug. 2, 1943 in Kewanna. She survives.
Mr. Eber retired from farming in 1983. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from
1942-46.
Survivors include one daughter, Lora J. SALEH, Nokomis, Fla.; one son, Lary A.
and wife Nancy EBER, Kewanna; three grandsons, Mark A. EBER, Winamac, Scot A.
EBER, Indianapolis, and Ramy SALEH, Nokomis, Fla.; one great-grandson, Mason
EBER; one sister, Treva and husband Rev. Leonard STEININGER, Battle Creek, Mich.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one granddaughter, Renae Sue EBER on
May 16, 1986 and two sisters, Juanita WALLACE and Glee MATHIAS.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester,
with Rev. William F. MATHYS officiating.
Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery where the American Legion and
Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct military rites. Friends may call 4-8 p.m.
Tuesday and one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Foundation.
Wednesday, July 28, 1999
John P. Dillon
June 5, 1934 - July 17, 1999
John Patrick DILLON, 65, South Mud Lake, Macy, died 8 p.m. Saturday at his home.
He was born to Michael and Lila EVANS DILLON in New Philadelphia, Pa.
Mr. Dillon graduated from Penn State University with a bachelor of arts degree
in business administration in 1960. He retired as a Captain from the U.S. Air
Force after 25 years of service. He received two Purple Hearts during two tours
of duty in Vietnam and was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. He
attended St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester, and was a member of the Wal-mart Coffee Club.
Survivors include one sister, Mary and husband Vincent LURWICK, Pottsville, Pa.;
two nieces and two nephews.
Services will be held at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Pa., with
full military graveside honors. Arrangements were handled by Foster & Good
Funeral Home, Rochester.
Thursday, July 29, 1999
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Friday, July 30, 1999
Mabel Brucker
April 10, 1903 - July 28, 1999
Marbel BRUCKER, 96, Miller's Merry Manor,Culver, died 6:55 p.m. Wednesday at the
nursing home.
Born to Edward and Anna OVERMYER LEWIS in Monterey, she married Harold L.
BRUCKER on June 16, 1930 in Monterey. He died in 1969.
Mrs. Brucker was a retired Monterey public school teacher from Monterey Public
Schools and a member of the Indiana state and national teacher associations. She
was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church and the Rosary Sodality.
Survivors include one son, Larry and wife Donna BRUCKER, Fruitport, Mich.; one
daughter, Catherine and husband Daniel URBANSKI, New Carlisle; four
grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister, Venis REINHOLT.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anne's Catholic Church of Monterey, with
Rev. Dominic YOUNG officiating. Burial will be in St. Anne's Cemetery, Monterey.
Friends may call 2-8 p.m. Friday at Bonine Funeral Home, 104 Lakeshore Drive,
Culver. The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to St. Anne's School, Monterey.
Phillip D. Waltz
Sept. 19, 1934 - July 29, 1999
Phillip D. WALTZ, 64, 1107 Monroe St., died 2:45 p.m. Thursday at Woodlawn
Hospital.
Born to Robert B. and Doris ANDREWS MILLS WALTZ in Grass Creek, he married Linda
K. HEDGES on Sept. 19, 1981 in Rochester. She survives.
Mr. Waltz was a retired electrician, a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War, he
was a member of Rochester Eagles, American Legion and Grace United Methodist
Church.
Survivors include five daughters and their spouses, Teresa and Larry McCORMICK,
Pleasant Grove, Utah, Tina and Phil ANDERSON, Brunswick, Maine, Michelle and
Dennis ROGERS, Monticello, and Pam PRATHAFTAKIS and Patti ZRUBEK, both of
Rochester; 16 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Edward A.
WALTZ, Sr., Rochester; one sister, Barbara and husband James ROCK, Rochester;
two stepdaughters, Lois LANGDON, Muncie and Cindy BOROFF, Argos; his stepfather,
Wayne MILLS, Rochester; one stepson, Louis BOROFF, Carlisle; nine stepbrothers
and stepsisters.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two stepsisters and one stepbrother.
Services will be y p.m. Sunday at Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home, Rochester,
with Rev. Rick TAYLOR officiating. Following cremation, burial will be at sea.
Military services will be conducted by the American Legion and Veterans of
Foreign Wars Posts of Rochester following the funeral service. Friends may call
2-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to American Heart
Association or American Lung Association.
Dorothy Edna Hunter
Dec. 19, 1914 - July 30, 1999
Dorothy Edna HUNTER, 84, Denver, died at 4:30 a.m. Friday at her home.
Born to William and Reba WORDEN SHACKELFORD in Tipton, she married Justus G.
HUNTER in Biloxi, Miss., on July 5, 1945. He preceded her in death on Jan. 17,
1970.
She served as a WAC in World War II, and was a retired press operator. She also
worked for the General Tire Corp., Wabash.
Survivors include one daughter, Cindy ADKINS, Denver; two grandchildren, Jeff
KING, Denver, Lee Ann LITTON, Denver; five great-grandchildren, Ariel KING,
Nichole STEVENS, Dakota LASHAY LITTON, Scott Michael LITTON and Nathan KING.
She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, Daniel Brent HUNTER; three
sisters, Stella MOON, Ethel BARLEY and Marie DEARDORFF; and brothers Ora
[SHACKELFORD], James [SHACKELFORD], Leslie Fay [SHACKELFORD] and Everett
SHACKELFORD.
Military graveside services are 3:30 p.m. Monday at the Russiaville Cemetery.
Rev. Steve FLECK will officiate. Visitation is from 1-2 p.m. Monday at McClain
Funeral Home, Denver.
George S. New
George S. NEW, 75, Palestine Lake near Claypool, died at 4:45 p.m. Friday at
Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.
Monday, August 2, 1999
Dale Ray Gibbons
Jan. 26, 1951 - July 31, 1999
Dale Ray GIBBONS, 48, 8136 South 75 East, died 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph
Regional Medical Center, South Bend.
Born to Francis Dale and Lenora WENNERSTROM GIBBONS, he married Sandra Sue
JOHNSTON on Sept. 5, 1970 in Marshall County near Argos. She survives.
Mr. Gibbons was security man and stocker at Wal-Mart, Rochester. He was a member
of Santa Anna United Methodist Church, Maxinkuckee I.O.O.F. Lodge, and Fulton
County 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator.
Survivors include two daughters, Stefanie Renee and husband Jeff DILLINGHAM,
Rochester, and Stacy Raye GIBBONS, Elyria, Ohio; one grandson, Cole Riley
DILLINGHAM, Rochester; his mother, Rochester; one sister, Gale HOEFLE, South
Bend; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, one sister, Frances Ann BROWN, and one
brother
John Gordon GIBBONS.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Rev.
Richard DEAN officiating. Burial will be in Maxinkuckee I.O.O.F. Cemetery,
formerly the Poplar Grove Cemetery west of Argos. Friends may call 12-2 p.m. and
4-7 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the funeral
home. The Maxinkuckee I.O.O.F. will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m. Tuesday
in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Riley Children's Hospital,
Indianapolis.
George S. New
April 21, 1924 - July 30, 1999
George S. NEW, Palestine Lake, Claypool, died 4:45 p.m. Friday at Lutheran
Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne.
Born to Paul and Marie SHANKS NEW in Hillisburg, he married Hester Anna NEW on
Oct. 27, 1946. She died April 29, 1988. He married Jane WADDLE on May 5, 1990.
She survives.
Mr. New retired from Delco-Remy in 1981 after 21 years. He was a school bus
driver in Anderson and most recently a truck driver for Eaton Farms. He was a
U.S. Navy veteran, past Master of the Alexandria Lodge 235, and attended
Innisdale United Brethren in Christ Church.
Survivors include one son, Dan S. NEW, Claypool; five stepdaughters, Alma CRIPPS,
Bourbon, Laura NORTON and Ginger MOORE, Claypool, Robin FOREMAN, Warsaw, Callie
BEETER Pierceton; three stepsons, Randy WADDLE, Mentone, Scott WADDLE, Pierceton
and Phillip WADDLE, Warsaw; 20 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two
brothers, Clyde NEW, Alexandria, and Glennis NEW, Michigan.
He was preceded in death by one stepbrother, Tom RIDDLE.
Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Rev. Marvin
LOWMAN officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw with graveside
military rites conducted by the American Legion Post 49. Friends may call 4-8
p.m. tonight at the funeral home where the Masonic Lodge service will be at 7:30
p.m. Memorials may be made to Riley Hospital, Indianapolis.
Betty J. Seiler
Dec. 22, 1925 - July 31, 1999
Betty J. SEILER, 73, 1918 Boulevard St., died 4:30 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn
Hospital, Rochester.
Born to Carl and Marie HUTCHINSON BRITTAIN in Peru, she married Toby SEILER, Jr.
on Dec. 24, 1943. She was a teacher's aid at Elmwood Elementary School, Peru, a
member of First Christian Church, Rochester, and Psi Iota Xi Sorority.
Survivors include two daughters, Sindy and husband David ZIRKLE, Bloomfield, and
Joanie and Jeff SACKETT, Lewisville, Texas; three sons, Kenneth and wife Carolyn
SEILER, Peru, Jay and wife Mary Ann SEILER, Kokomo, and Toby J. and wife
Christina SEILER, Rochester; one sister Pauline and husband Paul PRIBLE,
Rochester; 11 [sic] grandchildren, Jerry [SEILER], Jonathon [SEILER], Catherine
[SEILER] and Alison SEILER, Janette ADAMS, Bradley [ZIRKLE] and Amy ZIRKLE,
Timothy SOMMERS, Elizabeth CAITLIN and Merris SACKETT.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one granddaughter, Jeanne Anne
SEILER.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 W. Main,
Peru, with Rev. Chris DODSON officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery,
Peru. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made through
the funeral home to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Elma R. Raber
Elma Ruth RABER, 98, Perrysburg, died 1:20 a.m. Sunday at Miller's Merry Manor,
Peru.
Services are 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Perrysburg Baptist Church. Burial will be in
Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at McClain
Funeral Home, Denver.
Harold Crowel
Nov. 26, 1908 - July 31, 1999
Harold CROWEL, Scotts, Mich., diedSaturday in Portage, Mich.
Born to Joseph and Myrtle Belle HISEY CROWEL in Miami County, he married Mary
KING on June 16, 1931 in Miami County. She preceded him in death.
Mr. Crowel was a dairy farmer. He graduated from Deedsville High School as a
basketball star in 1926. He worked at Wedel's Garden Center, Vicksburg, for 18
years and served on the school board in his community. He enjoyed gardening,
fishing and watching the Chicago White Sox, Notre Dame, and Indiana University
Basketball and was an official for high school basketball games. He and his wife
were involved in the famous Akron Jonah Club. He was a Sunday School teacher and
superintendent at the Methodist church near Gilead.
Survivors include three daughters, Muriel and husband Jack VOGT, East Chicago,
Janet and husband Darrel GRAFFIS, and Pat and husband Robert FELTON, all of
Scotts; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Rupert, Durham, Marshall & Gren
Funeral Homes, Vicksburg Chapel. Interment will follow in Mount Ever Rest
Cemetery.
Friends may call 6-8 p.m. tonight at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to
the youth fund at Lakeland Reformed Church.
Tuesday, August 3, 1999
Mildred L. Goodman
May 8, 1903 - July 28, 1999
Former Mentone resident Mildred L. GOODMAN, 96, died 8:45 a.m. Wednesday at
Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community, Quarryville, Pa.
Born to Rudy and Ida ROGERS BYBEE in Denver, Colo., she married Chauncey W.
GOODMAN on Dec. 26, 1929. He died in November 1951.
Mrs. Goodman was a teacher, a homemaker, and a member of First Baptist Church,
Mentone.
Survivors include two daughters, Marilyn and husband Bruce MILLER, Homestead,
Fla, and Nancy and husband Dr. Russell EBERSOLE, Shamong, N.J.; 18
grandchildren; several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Shirley WOLF, two sons, Roger
[GOODMAN] and William Edward GOODMAN, and one sister, Elma ZENT.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Mentone, with Rev. Joe
OLSON officiating. Burial will be in Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call one
hour prior to the service at the church.
Roy H. Shoemaker
Feb. 21, 1910 - Aug. 2, 1999
Roy Herbert SHOEMAKER, 89, Argos, died 12:17 p.m. Monday at Pilgrim Manor
Nursing Home, Plymouth.
Born to Clifford and Nettie CHAPMAN SHOEMAKER in Kosciusko County, he married
Hazel Irene SNYDER on Nov. 14, 1931 in Plymouth. She died July 4, 1990.
Mr. Shoemaker was a farmer and a member of First Baptist Church, Mentone.
Survivors include one daughter, Marilyn and husband Charles WINTER, Sunnyside,
Wash.; five sons and their spounses, Gerald and Doris [SHOEMAKER] and George and
Carol SHOEMAKER, all of Argos, Harold and Sandra SHOEMAKER, Uniontown, Pa.,
Russell and Launa SHOEMAKER, Midland City, Ala., and Stephen and Shirley
SHOEMAKER, Booneville; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one
great-great-granddaughter, one brother, Carl SHOEMAKER, California.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Fern SWIHART, and six
brothers, Lee [SHOEMAKER], Raymond [SHOEMAKER], Claude [SHOEMAKER], Howard
[SHOEMAKER], Donald [SHOEMAKER] and Ralph [SHOEMAKER].
Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. Burial will be in
Walnut Brethren Cemetery, southeast of Argos. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Thursday
or an hour before services on Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made
to the Alzheimers Association.
Wednesday, August 4, 1999
Benjamin Cannon
A Gary Man drowned Saturday night in King's Lake, Delong.
Benjamin CANNON, 48, Gary, and his son-in-law, James F. HURT, Jr., 34, Gary,
were on King's Lake when the overloaded boat started to take in water and
capsized.
Hurt was able to make it to shore using a gas can as a floating device. Cannon,
who was unable to swim, drowned dspite rescue efforts by Delong resident Orlando
HUNTER.
The Fulton County Sheriff's Department received the call of accidental death at
6:05 p.m. There were no flotation devices on the boat.
Also assisting at the scene was the Department of Natural Resources,
Aubbeenaubbee Township Fire Department, Kewanna and Rochester EMS units.
Argus Hood
Word has been received that Argus HOOD, 80, Mt. Hermon, Ky., died July 24.
He was the husband of Marjorie HOOD and the father of Dottie KISTLER, wife of
Sock KISTLER, formerly of Rochester.
Helen A. Working
Dec. 1, 1916 - Aug. 1, 1999
Helen Arlene WORKING, 82, 300 E. Fourth St., Apt. 2C, died 10:51 p.m. Sunday at
Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.
Born to Deo H. and Anna TACOMA FOUTS in Denver, she married Kenneth Lawrence WORKING on Feb. 20, 1935 in Fort Wayne. He died Oct. 19, 1997.
Mrs. Working was a homemaker. She was a member of Deedsville United Methodist
Church, the D.Doers Home Extension Club, and a 50-year member of Macy Chapter
Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include one daughter, Marcia Ann FOX, Macy; one
son, Lawrence Deo WORKING, Moyock, N.C.; four grandsons; four
great-grandchildren; one step-treat-granddaughter; one sister, Doris I. AUTH,
Kokomo.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Herbert E. FOUTS.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Deedsville United Methodist Church with Rev.
Rick STONE officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Friends
may call 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 2-8 p.m. Sunday at McClain Funeral Home, Junction
of U.S. 31 and Indiana 16, Denver.
Lawrence E. Camp
Oct. 20, 1943 - Aug 3, 1999
Lawrence E. CAMP, 55, 529 1/2 E. 11th St., formerly of Fletcher's Lake and
Logansport, died 10:45 p.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
He was born to Donald H. and Florence SLAUGH CAMP in Logansport.
Mr. Camp worked at NAPA Auto Parts, Rochester. He was a U.S. Air Force Vietnam
veteran.
Survivors include three daughters, Kim [[CAMP], South Carolina, Carolyn [CAMP],
Colorado, and Becky [CAMP], Alabama; eight grandchildren; three sisters, Carolyn
HUFFMAN, Newcomerstown, Ohio, Rita SUTTON, Fulton, and Patricia ROZZIE,
Logansport; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, George CAMP.
Graveside services are 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Fulton Cemetery with Brother Jack
LANSFORD Jr. officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Fulton County
Mental Health Association. Zimmerman Family Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
Thursday, August 5, 1999
Edward L. Stout
April 18, 1920 - Aug. 3, 1999
Edward L. STOUT, 79, Peru, died 4:40 p.m. Tuesday at St. Vincent Hospital,
Indianapolis.
Born to Earl A. and Grace STOUT in Magnolia, Ark., he married Helen M. CURTIS in
1945. She survives.
Mr. Stout retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel with a Silve
Star after 23 years of service. He was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church,
Maennerchor, Moose Lodge, Elks, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Eagles and Knights of
Columbus, all in Peru.
Survivors include one daughter, Martha STOUT KIRBA, Russiaville; one son, Col.
Edward L. STOUT, Indianapolis; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two
step-great-grandchildren.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Charles Catholic Church, Peru, with Rev.
Philip HALING officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Peru, with a
Military Committal service by Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Honor Guard.
Friends may call 5-7 p.m. Friday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 W. Third
St., Peru. Memorials may be made through the funeral home to Hope Lodge,
Indianapolis or St. Charles Catholic Church.
Friday, August 6, 1999
Lester W. Meredith
Sept. 22, 1923 - Aug. 4, 1999
Lester Welch MEREDITH, 75, Plymouth, formerly of Akron, died 10:30 p.m.
Wednesday at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend.
Born to Samuel Welch and Nanny MEREDITH in Advance, he married Charlotte FARLEY.
He later married Mildred FOULKE in October, 1990. She survives at Wabash
Healthcare Center.
Mr. Meredith was a factory production worker in the automotive industry and for
a milk delivery service.
Survivors include five sons, Anthony R. [MEREDITH], Thomas S. [MEREDITH], Terry
D. [MEREDITH] and Patrick K. MEREDITH, all of Wabash, and Chris A. MEREDITH,
Marietta; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Helen WOOD,
Indianapolis.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Melinda L. MEREDITH, and
one brother, Charles MEREDITH.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday at Johnson-Danielson Funeral
Home, 1100 N. Michigan, Plymouth. Burial will be in South Whitley Cemetery,
South Whitley. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral
home.
Kenneth E. Jones
Kenneth E. JONES, 61, Quincy, Mich., formerly of Akron, died today at Burgess
Hospital, Kalamazoo, Mich.
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Saturday, August 7, 1999
Reba Isley
Oct. 8, 1911 - Aug. 7, 1999
Reba ISLEY, 87, Akron, died 6 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Regional Medical
Center, South Bend.
Born to Olin and Goldie EMMONS WAGONER near Talma, she married Doyle CLEMANS on
July 17, 1929 in Young America. He died Jan. 19, 1940. She later married Noble
ISLEY on Dec. 5, 1942 in Rochester. He died June 20, 1989.
Mrs. Isley worked at Topps Manufacturing for 12 years. She later worked for
Miller's Nursing Home and Canterbury Manor Nursing Home until she retired. She
was a member of the Talma Christian Church and a past member of Veterans of
Foreign Wars Women's Auxiliary.
Survivors include eight daughters, Nancy HOFFMAN, Rochester, Mary and husband
Sidney SIVITS and Sue and husband John MILLER, all of Peru, Norma and husband
Delbert BOLEN and Cindy POAGE, all of Claypool, Barbara REESE, Bourbon, Juanita
UTTER, Argos, Loretta MILLER, Lakeville, Mass.; four sons, Carlton and wife
Marcele CLEMANS, Lancaster, Calif., Larry and wife Edith ISLEY, Logansport,
Kenneth and wife Glinda ISLEY, Mentone, and Max and wife Eileen ISLEY, Akron; 50
grandchildren; 82 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Billy Dale ISLEY in 1978, four
grandchildren and one sister, Trella KENNEDY.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron.
Burial will be in Athens Cemetery. Friends may call 2-8 p.m. Tuesday or one hour
prior to services on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Kenneth E. Jones
Jan. 4, 1938 - Aug. 6, 1999
Kenneth E. JONES, 61, Quincy, Mich., died 9:30 a.m. Friday at Borgess Hospital,
Kalamazoo, Mich.
Born to Raymond and Arvada BARNES JONES in Rochester, he married Janice SEABOLT
FISHER on July 10, 1987 in Toledo, Ohio. She survives in Quincy, Mich.
Mr. Jones was a supervisor at Armour-Swift-Eckrich, Quincy, Mich., and most
recently retired from Perfection Bakery, Coldwater, Mich.
He graduated from Akron High School in 1956 where he played basketball.
Survivors include his mother, Akron; one son, Rick and wife Teri JONES, North
Port, Fla.; one daughter, Kathy and husband Rick LOWER, Mackinaw City, Mich.;
three stepsons, Douglas and wife Joanie MORGAN, Ossco, Mich., Trevor MORGAN,
Pontiac, Mich., and Brandon FISHER, Quincy, Mich.; 10 grandchildren; four
brothers, Jim and wife TheoAnn JONES, Rensselaer, Jack and wife Chris JONES,
Fort Wayne, Ronald and wife Mary JONES, Bremen, and Donald and wife Dora JONES,
Akron.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Services are 10:30 a.m. today at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Stevan
HAIFLICH officiating. Burial will be in Akron Cemetery.
Friends called 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Hospitality House of Kalamazoo Hospitals.
Tuesday, August 10, 1999
Barbara Ralstin
Nov. 17, 1926 - June 18, 1999
A memorial service for Barbara RALSTIN, who died June 18 in Albuquerque, New
Mexico, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Grace Methodist Church with Rev. Rick
TAYLOR officiating.
Leroy F. Ammerman
Aug. 3, 1984 - Aug. 8, 1999
Leroy F. AMMERMAN, 15, Peru, died 7 p.m. Sunday at Dukes Memorial Hospital,
Peru.
Born to Fred E. Jr. and Juel A. MONGOSA AMMERMAN in Peru, he was an eighth grade
student at North Miami School.
A member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Peru, he enjoyed fishing, camping, deer
hunting, turtle trapping and boating and was a member of the youth teen bowling
league. He participated in the Miami County Demolition Derby and won his heat.
Survivors include his parents, Peru; two sisters, Shawna A. AMMERMAN, Roann, and
Lisa G. AMMERMAN, Peru; maternal grandparents, Lyman and Juel MONGOSA, Denver;
paternal grandparents, Fred Sr. and Sue AMMERMAN, Denver; three nephews and one
niece; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at St. John's Lutheran Church with Rev. Philip KRUPSKI officiating. Burial will be Westlawn Cemetery, Denver. Friends may
call 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 @. Third St.,
Peru. Memorials may be made to Riley Children's Hospital through the funeral
Home.
Robert M. Winterrowd
Feb. 4, 1920 - Aug. 9, 1999
Robert Max WINTERROWD, 79, Plymouth, formerly of Rochester, died 1:20 a.m.
Monday at St. Joseph's Medical Center, South Bend.
Born in Tippecanoe to J.S. and Nellie MAZE WINTERROWD, he married Hulda Ruth
KELLY on Feb. 9, 1957 in Athens. She survives.
Mr. Winterrowd worked at the Kingsbury Ordinance Plant during World War II and
at Rochester Metal Products for 28 years until he retired in 1985. He enjoyed
all spectator sports and was a Chicago Cubs fan for over 60 years.
Survivors include one daughter, Darlene E. WINTERROWD, Plymouth; three sons,
Dennis A. [WINTERROWD], South Bend, Michael L. and wife Vicky [WINTERROWD],
Lakeville, and David M. and wife Janet [WINTERROWD], Mishawaka; one
step-daughter, Carol J. and husband, David JENSEN, Plymouth; two stepsons, John
D. and wife Karen ODEN, Plymouth, and Edward L. and wife Linda HARTMANN,
Altamonte Springs, Fla.; 18 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister,
Wauneta ELLIOTT, Plymouth.
He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter, Roberta M.
WINTERROWD in 1957, two brothers, George [WINTERROWD] and Wayne WINTERROWD, and
three sisters, Alta BEST, Alma FANNING and Delta SCHROME.
There will be no public visitation. Family and friends are invited to a
graveside service at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Citizens Cemetery, Rochester, with Rev.
Junior BOSE of Rochester First Baptist Church officiating. Memorials may be made
to the American Cancer Society. Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth, is in
charge of arrangements.
Loren Gross
Loran GROSS, 66, Etna Green, died 4:16 a.m. today at Kosciusko Community
Hospital, Warsaw.
Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.
Wednesday, August 11, 1999
Loren D. Gross
Aug. 7, 1932 - Aug. 10, 1999
Loren D. GROSS, 67, Etna Green, died 4:16 a.m. Tuesday at Kosciusko Community
Hospital, Warsaw.
Born to Howard and Oca Ola ROMINE GROSS in Kosciusko County, he married Patricia
R. HUDSON on Oct 7, 1962. She survives in Etna Green.
Mr. Gross was a gas serviceman for NIPSCO for 35 years. He was a U.S. Army
veteran of the Korean War, and a member of the American Legion Post 49, Warsaw,
and the Mentone United Methodist Church.
Survivors include one son, Gary and wife Denise GROSS, Etna Green; one brother,
Richard GROSS, Mentone.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Howard [GROSS], and one
sister, Catherine [GROSS].
Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Rev. Jack
THOMPSON officiating. Burial will be in Harrison Center Cemetery, Etna Green.
Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to
American Lung Association, 319 S. Main St., South Bend, IN 46601.
Richard L. Teel
May 7, 1931 - Aug. 10, 1999
Richard Lee TEEL, 68, Sun City Center, Fla., died 5:55 a.m. Tuesday at South Bay
Hospital, Sun City Center, Fla.
Born to Melvin and Martha TOWNSEND TEEL in Peru, he married Grace Louella MILLER
on Aug. 6, 1950 in Roann. She survives in Sun City Center, Fla.
Mr. Teel worked as a loan officer until his retirement in 1989. He was a member
of the Elks Lodge, Peru, and the Oak Grove Church of God, Tampa, Fla.
Survivors include three sons, Richard Edwin [TEEL], Jacksonville, Fla., James
Robert [TEEL], Tampa, Fla., and John Lee [TEEL], Ocala, Fla.; one brother, Jerry
TEEL, New Orleans, La.; four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one sister.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Roann Chapel, Roann. A
private burial will be at a later date. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Friday at the
chapel. Memorials may be made to Sun City Center Emergency Squad, Sun City
Center, Fla.
Thursday, August 12, 1999
Herbert L. Crabb
Nov. 10, 1920 - Aug. 11, 1999
Herbert L. CRABB, 78 Culver, died 2:25 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph's Regional
Medical Center, South Bend.
Born to George and Effa EDWARDS CRABB, he married Evelyn May WYSONG on Feb. 23,
1947 in Rochester. She survives at home.
Mr. Crabb was a mechanic and machinist for Bendix Corporation, South Bend
retiring in 1986. He was a member of United Auto Workers Union Local 9, South
Bend and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include two daughters, Donnabelle and husband Lester STATLER,
Valparaiso, and Diana CRABB, West Dundee, Ill.; three sons, David L. and wife
Susan CRABB and Dale I. CRABB, all of Culver, and Donald A. CRABB, Osceola; four
grandchildren; one great-grandson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Dorothy SEDAN and Nancy
JOHNSTON, and four brothers, Cecil [CRABB], Stephan [CRABB], Nelson [CRABB] and
James Francis CRABB.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Arbos, with Rev. Rob MACE
officiating. Burial and graveside Military Rites will be conducted by the
American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars at Washington Cemetery, Culver.
Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, or one
hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to
First Baptist Church, Argos.
Adran Cole
Dec. 18, 1934 - Aug. 11, 1999
Adran COLE, 64, Lake Alfred, Fla., died Wednesday at his residence.
Born to Lewis and Cynthia COLE in Bushcreek, Ky., he married Garnetta SPARKS.
She survives.
Mr. Cole was a supervisor for Wal-Mart in Haines City, Fla. for 12 years. He was
a member of the Lake Alfred Church of God.
Survivors include two daughters, Sue KING, Elkhart, and Jeannine DIMALINE, San
Antonio, Texas; one son, Johnny COLE, Avon Park, Fla.; five brothers, Raymond
COLE, Hazard, Ky., Aaron COLE, Harvest, Ala., Owen COLE, Lake Wales, Fla., Bill
COLE, Waterville, Mich., and Belve COLE, Wabash; two sisters, Evelyn TURNER,
Lexington, Ky., Mary FELTHOFF, Rochester; seven grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Rosie HOOKS.
Services are 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Gospel Hill Pentecostal Church of God,
Silver Lake, with Rev. Frank WHITAKER officiating. Burial will be in Athens
Cemetery. Friends may call 11 a.m. to the time of service on Saturday at the
church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Life Path Hospice,
Tampa, Fla. Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, is in charge of arrangements.
Friday, August 13, 1999
Florence M. Cunningham
Florence M. CUNNINGHAM, 94, Grass Creek, died 1:10 p.m. Thursday at Carondelete
Manor Nursing Home, Kansas City, Mo.
Arrangements are being handled by Harrison-Metzger Funeral Homes Kewanna Chapel.
Maxine C. Verrier
Oct. 12, 1917 - Aug. 12, 1999
Maxine C. VERRIER, 81, Logansport, formerly of Tucson, Ariz., died 3:15 p.m.
Thursday at Memorial Hospital, Logansport.
Born to Albert and Belle RESSLER COX in Fulton County, she married Charles
VERRIER. He died in March 1998.
Mrs. Verrier managed the Red Coach Restaurant in Peru and had been employed at
the Peru Elks. During World War II she owned and operated Maxine's Steak House
in Logansport.
Survivors include one brother, Ted COX, Akron, two sisters, Monell KLOTZ,
Logansport, and Jeannie JONES, Rochester; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Octava PAUL.
A memorial service will be held in Tucson, Ariz. at a later date. Burial will be
in Tucson. Memorials may be made to All Saints Catholic School, 111 E. Market
St., Logansport, IN 46947. Kroeger Funeral Home, Logansport, is in charge of
arrangements.
Saturday, August 14, 1999
Merritt Whybrew
April 2, 1928 - Aug. 13, 1999
Merritt Leon WHYBREW, Peru, 71, died at 4:42 a.m. Friday at St. Vincent
Hospital, Indianapolis.
Born in Fulton County to James O. and Mable S. FENTOR WHYBREW, he married
Catherine "Kitty" SOMMERS WHYBREW on May 18, 1951. She survives.
Whybrew was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bunker Hill, and he was a
4-H leader in Miami County for 30 years. He was the Miami County Swine
Superintendent for 14 years. He was a former oil driver from Farm Bureau Co-op.
He worked for 28 years with the Miami-Cass County REMC, and he worked at Big R
for five years.
Surviving with his wife are two sons, Richard WHYBREW, Peru, Scott WHYBREW,
Ortonville, Mich.; three daughters, Cynthia LORENZ, Peru, Ruth Ellen WINKLER,
Peru, Tania DeHAVEN, Peru; three sisters, Doris STANLEY, Converse, Juanita LAKE,
Rochester, Suzie WYLIE, Terre Haute; one brother, Frank WHYBREW, Peru; one
brother-in-law, James MOFFITT, kokomo; one sister-in-law, Louise WHYBREW, bunker
hill; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
His parents, two brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Allen Funeral Home, Bunker Hill. Rev. Bill
SHEWMAN and Rev. Charles LAYNE will officiate. Visitation is from 2-6 p.m.
Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Ever-Rest Memorial Park
Cemetery, Cass County. Memorials can be made to the American Heart Association.
Arlon R. Ault
Arlon R. AULT, Tippecanoe, 65, died at 5:25 p.m. Friday at Community Hospital of
Bremen.
Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Monday, August 16, 1999
Margaret F. Mullins
Sept. 9, 1926 - Aug. 14, 1999
Margaret Frances "Peggy" MULLINS, 72, Miller's Merry Manor Nursing
Home, Plymouth, formerly of Rochester, died 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph
Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.
Born to Everett and Edith WINKLER LINDLEY in Rochester, she lived in Plymouth
about four years, moving there from Rochester.
Mrs. Mullins was a homemaker and attended Liberty Baptist Church, Rochester, and
Church of Jesus Christ, Argos.
Survivors include two daughters, Judy and husband Darrell ROBERTS, Etna Green,
and Joyce and husband Harold WRIGHT, Argos; one son, Jerry and wife Nancy
MULLINS, Weatherford, Texas; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two
sisters, Eleanor CASTLEMAN, Rochester, and Mary Jane HINKLE, Athens, Tenn.; two
brothers, Russell and wife Evelyn WILLIAMS, Walhalla, Mich., and Franklin and
wife Nancy LINDLEY, Anderson.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Edward [LINDLEY].
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Church Jesus Christ, Argos, with Rev. Lloyd
HOWARD officiating. Burial will be in Rochester IOOF Cemetery, Rochester.
Friends may call one hour prior to services Wednesday at the church. Memorials
may be made to American Heart Association.
Ellen L. Caplette
June 15, 1928 - Aug. 13, 1999
Ellen L. JOHNSON CAPLETTE, Southbridge, Mass., died 5 a.m. Friday at Harrington
Memorial Hospital, Southbridge, Mass.
Borri to Alfred D. and Muriel SHOEMAKER JOHNSON Sr. in Logansport, she married
Vincent A. CAPLETTE on April 5. 1948 in Southbridge. He died Jan. 14, 1968.
Mrs. Caplette was retired from New England Telephone Company and was a member of
Notre Dame Catholic Church of Southbridge.
Survivors include one daughter, Suzanna CHAMPEAU, Oceano, Calif.; one son,
Michael V. CAPLETTE, Sturbridge, Mass.; four grandchildren; one
great-grandchild; one sister, Kathern and husband Lester FEECE, Argos; one
brother, Alfred D. "Buck" JOHNSON Jr., Lincoln, Neb.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Jean STUCKEY on July 19,
1999 and one brother, James M. JOHNSON, Jan. 8, 1995.
A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home,
Rochester with Rev. Leo HAIGERTY officiating. Graveside services and burial will
follow in Fulton Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association.
Josephine M. Nowak
Nov. 17, 1922 -Aug. 15, 1999
Josephine Mary NOWAK, 76, Winamae, died 11:49 a.m. Sunday at 2296 Sycamore
Drive, her daughter's home.
Born to Joseph Stanley and Mary Agnus LISA KOPYSTECKI in Phoenix, Ill., she
married William John NOWAK on Oct. 28, 1939 in Winamac. He survives.
Mrs. Nowak was a retired seamstress.
Survivors include two sons, Robert John and wife Dixie, NOWAK, Winamac, and
William John Jr. and wife Pat NOWAK, Hoffman Estates, Ill.: one daughter, Mary
Ann and husband Steve HOYT, Rochester; eight grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; two sisters, Rose BLANK, Orland Park, Ill., and Stella
KAMINSKI, Winamac.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church,
Winamac, with Rev. Mark MAZZA officiating. Burial will be in St. Peters
Cemetery, Winamac. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Tuesday with a 7 p.m. Rosary
service at O'Donnell Funeral Home, Winamac. Memorials may be made to American
Heart Association or American Cancer Society.
Mamie E. Winstead
May 25, 1913 - Aug. 14, 1999
Mamie E. WINSTEAD, 86, 719 E. 14th St., died 2:55 p.m. Saturday at her
residence.
Born to Charles and Lula BAUGHER THORNBURG in Valentine, she married Robert L.
WINSTEAD on Dec. 24, 1935. He died Jan. 1, 1973.
Mrs. Winstead was a retired factory worker at Polygon, Walkerton. She was a
member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Walkerton.
Survivors include one daughter, Tammy CHRISTLIEB, Somerset, Ky., one son,
Robert [WINSTEAD], Rochester, three sisters, Gladys KILLIAN, North Liberty, Mae
DIPERT, Walkerton, and Nelta DIPERT, Plymouth; seven grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Helen SWART.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel with
Rev. Ronald HUMPHREY officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery, North
Liberty. Friends may call 2-8 p.m. Tuesday or from 9 a.m. to the time of
services on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hope
Hospice, Rochester.
Leon L. Hinkle
Dec. 3, 1921 - Aug. 13, 1999
Leon. L. HINKLE, 77, Marion, died Friday at Bradner Village Health Care Center.
Born to Howard K. and Thurza HAMP HINKLE in Cass County, he married his wife
Maridean [HINKLE]. She survives.
Mr. Hinkle worked as a purchasing agent at Dana Corporation, Marion, for 35
years retiring in 1987. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of
Masonic Lodge 737, T'he Crusaders Class, and a member and deacon of the First
Christian Disciples of Christ Church, Marion. He enjoyed working with wood
building his own home and remodeling and repairing, several homes in Marion.
Survivors include one son, Stanley and wife Barbara HINKLE Greenwood; three
daughters, Marlene and husband Lawrence LUX, Carmel, Nancy HINKLE and Carol and
husband Robert STIMAC, all of Indianapolis; eight grandchildren; numerous nieces
and nephews.
Services were 11 a.m. today at First Christian Disciples of Christ Church, with
Rev. Jeff SMITH officiating. Burial followed in Grant Memorial Park, Marion. In
lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House and First
Christian Church Building Fund.
Arlon R. Ault
Nov. 27, 1933 - Aug. 13, 1999
Arlon R. AULT, 65, Tippecanoe, died 5:25 p.m. Friday at Community Hospital of
Bremen.
Born to Ralph and Ruth WRIGHT AULT in South Whitley, he married Beverly BERON on
May 1, 1965 in Plymouth. She survives.
Mr. Ault was a past employee of Akron Concrete Products, Inc., Akron. He was a
member of Tippecanoe Community Church and served in the U.S. Army.
Survivors include three sisters, Ethel WROCKLAGE, Convoy, Ohio, Alice and
husband Bernard DILLARD, Wabash, and Nancy STILES, Mentone, one brother, Calvin
and wife Mae RINGLE, Rochester; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one son, Tony [AULT], in 1989, four sisters, Jean
ZARTMAN, Kate BROFFORD, Mildred BRADLEY and Virginia EADS.
Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Tippecanoe Community Church with Rev. Kenneth
TODD and Rev. Rod SCHULER officiating. Burial will be in Culver Masonic
Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. today at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, or
one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be made to
Tippecanoe Community Church or the Gideons International.
Florence M. Cunningham
March 27, 1905 - Aug. 12, 1999
Florence M. CUNNINGHAM, 94, Grass Creek, died 1:10 p.m. Thursday at Carondelet
Manor Nursing Home, Kansas City, Mo.
Born to Matthew E. and Ida Mae HIZER JONES in Grass Creek, she married Everett
CUNNINGHAM in 1927 in Grass Creek. He died Dec. 21, 1966.
Mrs. Cunningham was, an elementary school teacher, retiring after teaching for
38 years. She taught at Fletcher's Lake, Grass Creek and Caston schools. She was
a member of the United Methodist Church, Grass Creek, and Delta Kappa Gamma
sorority. She graduated from Grass Creek High School in 1923 and attended
Indiana Central College, Manchester College, and Ball State University receiving
her masters degree in 1962.
Survivors include two sons, James E. CUNNINGHAM, Kansas City, Mo., and John
Robert CUNNINGHAM, Grass Creek; one daughter, Julia MOORE, Albuquerque, NM; five
grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one sister and one brother.
Services are 1:30 p.m. today at Grass Creek United Methodist Church. Burial will
be in Grass Creek Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to the service today
at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home Kewanna Chapel.
Tuesday, August 17, 1999
Josephine M. Nowak
Nov. 17, 1922 - Aug. 15, 1999
Josephine Mary NOWAK, 76, Winamac, died 11:49 a.m. Sunday at 2296 Sycamore
Drive, at her daughter's home.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church,
North Judson, with Rev. Mark MAZZA officiating. Burial will be in St. Peters
Cemetery, Winamac. Friends may call 4-6 p.m. Tuesday with a 7 p.m. Rosary
service at O'Donnell Funeral Home, l302 Lane St., North Judson. Memorials may be
made to American Heart Association or American Cancer Society.
Annetta M. Besse
May 18, 1926 - Aug. 16, 1999
Annetta M. BESSE, 73, Logansport, died 12:54 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Hospital,
Kokomo.
Born to Chester D. and Violet G. NUTT SMITH in Kewanna, she married David Eugene
BESSE on Nov. 20, 1947 at St. Ann's Church, Kewanna. He survives.
Mrs. Besse was a beauty operator. She worked for Chamberlain Products in Akron
for over 20 years. She was a member of the 4-H Homemakers Club and Veterans of
Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 1121 and enjyed raising cockatiels and crocheting.
Survivors include two daughters, Debbie D. and husband Roy McGEE, Kewanna, and
Claudia WINEGARDNER, Logansport; one son, David D. BESSE, Kewanna; four
granddaughters, Christina HICKMAN, Jane E. KLIMES and Anna WINEGARDNER,
Logansport, and Felicia BESSE, Rochester; two grandsons, Roy A. McGEE, Kewanna,
and Jeremiah BESSE, New York; one step-granddaughter, Miriam WINEGARDNER,
Pulaski; two great-grandchildren, Derek Scott KLIMES and Makenzie HICKMAN,
Logansport; two step-great-grandchildren, Patricia [WINEGARDNER] and Jacob
WINEGARDNER, Pulaski.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth D. SMITH, one son-in-law,
Samuel Allen WINEGARDNER, and one grandson-in-law, Jason Lee KLIMES.
Private services will be at Fisher Funeral Chapel, Logansport. Memorials may be
made to David E. Besse family.
Wednesday, August 18, 1999
Tim J. Robertson
Tim J. ROBERTSON, 52, Bourbon, died at 9:12 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Regional
Medical Center, Plymouth.
Arrangements are pending in Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home, Rochester.
Thelma E. Thomas
May 8, 1917 - August 16, 1999
Thelma E. DUDLEY THOMAS, 82, Plymouth, died at 9 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph's
Regional Medical Center, Plymouth Campus.
Born to Arthur and Lillie TRUEX WOOLLEY, in Logansport, she married Charles
Edward DUDLEY on Sept. 13, 1936 in Niles, Mich. He died May 12, 1975. She later
married Gerald J. THOMAS on April 14, 1979 in Plymouth. He survives.
Mrs. Thomas was a partner in a dress shop in California. In Plymouth she worked
at the Boston Store, Montgomery Wards, Essex Wire and at the snack bar at
Plymouth Wal-Mart. She attended school in Logansport. She enjoyed sewing crafts
and cake decorating and was a member of Plymouth Wesleyan Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Janet and husband Cecil DAVENPORT, Bourbon;
three stepsons and their spouses, Ron and Pam THOMAS, James P. and Margaret
THOMAS, all of Plymouth and James and Barb DUDLEY, Grand Junction, Mich.; three
granddaughters, Debra WILSON and Joy DONAHUE, LaPaz, and Gaylene and husband
Jeff PARKS, Plymouth; one step-granddaughter, Rhonda and husband Chris FRANK,
Muncie; two step-grandsons, Aaron Stephen THOMAS and Michael Linn THOMAS, both
of Plymouth; several great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; four
sisters, Alma WATKINS, caregiver, Lafayette, Helen and husband Carl SWANSON,
Rochester, Irma WIGER, Culver, and Delorus ROWLAND, West Lafayette; five
brothers and their spouses, Walter and Dorothy WOOLLEY, Plymouth, Delbert and
Cleo WOOLLEY and Kenneth WOOLLEY, all of California, Willard and Mary WOOLLEY,
Florida, Donald and Alma WOOLLEY, Arizona.
She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant great-granddaughter, Amy
GOODRICH, a sister, Hazel WOOLLEY, and a brother, Robert WOOLLEY.
Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Plymouth Wesleyan Church with Rev. Robert
VARDAMAN, pastor of Plymouth Wesleyan Church, and Rev. Paul LODER, pastor of
Faith Baptist Church, Plymouth, officiating. Interment will be in New Oakhill
Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call 2-8 p.m. Thursday at the Johnson-Danielson
Funeral Home, 11 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, and one hour prior to services at
the church. Memorials may be made to Wesleyan Church, Faith Baptist Church or
Marshall County Hospice
Thursday, August 19, 1999
Tim J. Robertson
June 21, 1947 - Aug. 17, 1999
Tim J. ROBERTSON, 52, Bourbon, formerly of Rochester, died at 9:12 p.m. Tuesday
at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.
Born to Robert S. and Betty Ann MEADER ROBERTSON in Rawlins, Wylo., he married
Sharon K. HOLLOWAY on May 25, 1969, in Rochester.
Mr. Robertson was an employee of Fairmont Homes, Nappanee. He served with the
U.S. Army and was a member of Bourbon American Legion.
Survivors include one son, Timothy A. ROBERTSON, Bourbon, his mother, Rochester;
one sister, Rebecca A. PARTRIDGE, Springfield, Ill.; two nieces, Jill and
husband Christopher HEIDORF, Bartlett, Tenn., and Amanda PARTRIDGE, Laguna
Niguel, Calif.
He was preceded in death by one nephew, Brian PARTRIDGE.
Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Rev. Robert CRYTZER officiating. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to services at the funeral
home. Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund.
Brandon M. Guerin
Aug. 17, 1999 - Aug. 17, 1999
Brandon Marshall GUERIN, Macy, was stillborn 4:11 a.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn
Hospital, Rochester.
Survivors include his parents, Keith and Mary A. EISCHENS GUERIN, Macy; one
sister, Angel GUERIN, at home; one brother, Nathaniel GUERIN, at home; maternal
grandparents, Merlin and Jean EISCHENS, Tacoma, Wash.; paternal grandmother,
Blanche GUERIN, South Whitley.
Graveside services will be 9 a.m. Saturday at Enterprise Cemetery, Roann, with
Rev. Lowell BURRUS officiating. No visitation is scheduled. Hartzler Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements.
Friday, August 20, 1999 to Saturday, August 21, 1999
[no obits]
Monday, August 23, 1999
B. Bertha White
April 27, 1909 - Aug. 21, 1999
B. Bertha WHITE, 90, Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, formerly of
Akron, died 12:40 a.m. Saturday at the community.
Born in Illinois to Everett and Bauken SLOTER OVERLANDER, she married Claude L.
WHITE on Feb. 3, 1947 in North Manchester. He died Jan. 24, 1990.
Mrs. White was a homemaker and a member of Akron Church of God, Goldeniers of
the church and the Missionary Society.
Survivors include one brother, Jake OVERLANDER, Rochester; several nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Gertrude HARMS and Hattie BETTEN, and
five brothers, Hiram [OVERLANDER], John [OVERLANDER], Edward [OVERLANDER], Martin
[OVERLANDER] and Theodore OVERLANDER.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Terry
McGARRITY officiating. Burial will be in Nichols Cemetery, Akron. Friends may
call 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Bobby D. Hurley
Bobby D. HURLEY, 57, Tippecanoe, died 3:45 a.m. Sunday as a result of an
automobile accident on Sunday.
Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.
Harold E. Arick
Nov. 21, 1918 - Aug. 20, 1999
Harold E. ARICK, 80, North Liberty, died 3 p.m. Friday inSt. Joseph Regional
Medical Center, South Bend.
Born in Ashton, Idaho to Clifton and Carrie PENCE ARICK, he married B. Margaret
LONGSTRETH on July 5, 1941. She died Aug. 9, 1994.
Mr. Arick retired from United Beverage Company after 35 years of service. A
member of LydickUnited Methodist Church, he was in the choir and served on many
committees in the church. He was an usher at the University of Notre Dame
Basketball Arena for 10 years, and was a member of Lydick Lions Club. He served
during World War II in Army Company M 152 Infantry Division and wasa awarded the
Purple Heart for wounds received in action.
Survivors include three daughters, sandy and husband Gordon PETERSON, Diana
MAYLE and Pamela and husband James GROMSKI, South Bend; one son, William and
wife Jan ARICK, Columbia City; 11 grandchildren and spouses, Jeff and Susan
PETERSON, Kevin [PETERSON], Shelley [PETERSON] and Shawn PETERSON, Doug and
Melody MAYLE, Deborah and John WATKINS, Matthew and Jenny ARICK, Christopher
ARICK, Jennifer STEELE, Jason [GROMSKI] and Mark GROMSKI; four
great-grandchildren, Stephanie, Anthony,Chelsie and Danyell; one sister,
Marjorie RICH, Argos.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, Dorothy KECK, Fay ARICK,
Mildred GRIM, Ruth BROWN and a brother Donald ARICK.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Lydick United Methodist Church with Rev. Kevin
BUCKLEY officiating. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. in Maple Grove
Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Tuesday in Welsheimer Funeral Home,
521 N. William St., South Bend. Memorials may be made to Lydick United Methodist
Church or Lydick Lions Club.
Tuesday, August 24, 1999
Bobby D. Hurley
Marcy 7, 1942 - Aug 22, 1999
Bobby D. HURLEY, 57, Tippecanoe, died 3:45 a.m. Sunday in an aubomobile accident
at Marsahll County Road 331 and Blackford Drive, Tippecanoe.
Born in Phelps, Ky. to Lloyd and Lena BLANKENSHIP HURLEY, he married Jewell
CARPENTER MINIX on May 14, 1998 in Grundy, Va. She survives.
Survivors include four daughters, Beverly [HURLEY] and Brenda HURLEY, Walkerton,
Tina [HURLEY] and Peggy HURLEY, Knox; one son, Ronnie HURLEY, Argos; nine grandchildren; three brothers, Junior HURLEY, Etna Green, James HURLEY, Forks,
Wash., Eddie HURLEY, Dayton, Ohio; four sisters, Reba HURLEY, Mentone, Sue
BLANKENSHIP, Va., Ruby HURLEY, Mentone, Randell KEYSER, Plymouth; one
half-sister, Opal PHILLIPS, Dayton, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Graveside services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mentone Cemetery. Friends may
call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone.
Kenneth R. Schnitz Sr.
Nov. 3, 1931 - Aug 28, 1999
Kenneth R. SCHNITZ Sr., 68, Huntington, formerly of Rochester, died 9:05 p.m.
Saturday at Veterans Hospital, Fort Wayne.
He was born in Huntington to Clifford and Augusta SANDS SCHNITZ. They preceded
him in death.
Mr. Schnitz was an auto service man and worked at the former Enyarts Auto Sales
and Enyarts True Value of Rochester. A U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War, he
was Post Commander of Chapter 692 Order of the Purple Heart for two years. He
was a past member of Rochester and Huntington Eagles Lodges, Huntington American
Legion Post 85 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2689.
Survivors include six sons, Kenneth [SCHNITZ], Jr., Pendleton, Rodney [SCHNITZ]
and Michael [SCHNITZ], Anaheim, Calif., Tim [SCHNITZ] and Mike [SCHNITZ],
Arlington, Texas, and David [SCHNITZ], Dolton, Ga.; two daughters, Tina Von
TOTHA, Anaheim, Calif., and Teresa SCHNITZ, Arlington, Texas; one brother,
Richard SCHNITZ, Huntington; one sister, Maxine MYERS, Bowling Green, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by two daughters, Kimberly [SCHNITZ] and Augusta
SCHNITZ, two half-brothers, two brothers and three sisters.
Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Deal-Robbins & Van Gilder Huntington
Chapel, 338 E. Washington, Huntington, with Chaplin Syd PORIS officiating.
Burial will be in Veteran National Cemetery, Marion. Friends may call 10 a.m. to
the hour of services on Wednesday at the chapel. Military services by VFW Post
2689 will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel. Memorials may be made
to the Schnitz Family through the funeral home.
Bertha A. Johnson
Feb 17, 1923 - Aug 23, 1999
Bertha A. McGOWEN JOHNSON, 76, 6312 East 775 North, died 8 p.m. Monday at Life
Care Center of Rochester.
Born near Talma to Thomas Melbern and Pearl May PFUND McGOWEN, she married Lewis
E. JOHNSON on Aug. 9, 1943 in Rochester. He died Nov. 11, 1984.
Mrs. Johnson was a homemaker, a local beautician and assisted her husband in the
operation of the family farm near Talma. She was a member of Talma United
Methodist Churcy, the Fulton County Extension Homemakers since 1954, won the
"Jane Award" in 1989, and was a member of the Talma United Methodist
Women.
Survivors include one daughter, Barbara E. and husband Williem BINKLEY,
Plymouth; two sons, James L. JOHNSON, Arizona, and Stanley H. and wife Carolyn
JOHNSON, Rochester; six grandchildren, Nate JOHNSON, Nicole becker, Austin
[JOHNSON] and Adam JOHNSON, and Ashley [BINKLEY] and Angela BINKLEY; one
great-grandson, Cody BECKER; one sister, Tressa EILER, Frankfort; one brother,
Merle and wife Betty McGOWEN, Rochester.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Ignota VANDERGRIFT, three
brothers, Kenneth [McGOWEN] in infancy, John [McGOWEN] and Howard McGOWEN.
Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with
Rev. Will LAWSON officiating. Burial will be in Hamlett Cemetery near Talma.
Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to services on Friday at
the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Talma United Methodist Church.
Wednesday, August 25, 1999
Robert A. Wentzel
July 27, 1918 - Aug. 11, 1999
Robert A. WENTZEL, 81, Sierra Vista, Ariz., formerly of Leiters Ford/Monterey
area, died 6 a.m. Aug. 11.
He was born to Charles and Mabel WENTZEL and married Marjorie BURTON. She
survives.
Survivors include one sister, Marjorie CARTER, Culver, and many nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Orville [WENTZEL] and
Donald [WENTZEL].
Cremation took place. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bruce Lake
Cemetery.
Thursday, August 26, 1999
Ethel M. Fry
March 10, 1908 - Aug. , 1999
Ethel Marie FRY, 91, formerly of South Bend, died 1:05 a.m.Wednesday at Golden
Place, St. Joseph, Mich.
Born in Middlebury to Axel and Hilda JOHNSON HEKTOR, she married Alton FRY on
Aug. 25, 1929 in Kewanna. He died July 3, 1991.
Mrs. Fry retired in 1973 as a seamstress from H.D. Lee, South Bend, after 25
years. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Granger.
Survivors include one daughter, Mariethel and husband Anthony TENERELLI, Benton
Harbor, Mich; one son, Alton Gene FRY, Dixon, Tenn.; one granddaughter, Lisa and
husband Buck SMITH; one great-grandson, Carter Anthony SMITH.
Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at Bubb Funeral Chapel North, 3910 N. Main St.,
Mishawaka with Rev. Neil HAMPTON officiating. Burial will follow in Chapel Hill
Memorial Gardens, Osceola. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at
the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Golden Place, 3507 Hollywood Road,
St. Joseph, MI 49085.
Dorney Willard
June 26, 1930 - Aug. 24, 1999
Dorney WILLARD, 69, Fort Worth, Texas, died Tuesday in Fort Worth.
Born in Rochester to Danie Woods and Ethel Mae EASTWOOD WILLARD, he married Jan
RENWICK. She survives.
Mr. Willard was a public transportation driver and a member of Bethesda Church,
Fort Worth.
Survivors include one son, Jeff and wife Sheila WILLARD, Hurst, Texas; one
daughter, Debbie and husband, Mark HILTON, Atlanta, Ga.; two granddaughters,
Jayme HILTON MEHNERT and husband Brian and Sandy HILTON SHARP and husband James,
all of Heidelberg, Germany; two step-grandchildren, Brittany and Jared; one
great-grandchild, Kristine Hilton MAHNERT; one brother, Jim and wife Fritzie
WILLARD, Studio City, Calif.; two sisters, Wanda WILLARD BOLD, Richmond, Va.,
and Kathern WILLARD ADAMS, Rochester.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Graveside services and burial will be 11 a.m. Friday at Greenwood Memorial Park,
Fort Worth. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Greenwood Funeral Home, Fort
Worth.
Laura L. Schrock-Overmyer
July 24, 1922 - Aug. 26, 1999
Laura (LOTZ) SCHROCK-OVERMYER, 77, Shipshewana, died 3:20 a.m. today in her
home.
Born in Disko, Wabash County to William and Clarice YOUNG LOTZ, she married
Tobias T. SCHROCK on May 1, 1971. He died April 21, 1995. She married Cleon D.
OVERMYER on Dec. 31, 1998 in Shipshewana. He survives.
Mrs. Ovdrmyer was a homemaker and a member of Shore Mennonite Church and Eastern
Star.
Survivors include one stepdaughter, Maxine MILLER, Goshen; one stepson, Walter
SCHROCK, Shipshewana; one foster son, Terry WEED, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; seven
grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Silver Creek Cemetery, Silver Lake, and
a 3:30 p.m. memorial service on Sunday at Shore Mennonite Church, Shipshewana
with Rev. Carl HORNER and Brent EASH officiating. Friends may call from 2-4 and
6-8 p.m. Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to Shore Mennonite Church
or LaGrange County Cancer Society.
Friday, August 27, 1999 to Saturday, August 28, 1999
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