FULTON COUNTY INDIANA

OBITUARIES

2003

Rochester Sentinel

Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh

TOMBAUGH HOUSE

700 Pontiac Street

Rochester, Indiana 46975-1538

2004

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The Rochester Sentinel

2003

Thursday, January 2, 2003

Charles A. Burns

Nov. 14, 1931 – Dec. 31, 2002

Charles A. BURNS, 71, 6542 S. Old U.S. 31, Macy, died at 1:45 a.m. Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Hospital, Carmel.

Born in Peru to Charles R. and Rosemary HAWKINS BURNS, he married Marjorie GILL Nov. 9, 1951, in Logansport. She survives.

Mr. Burns was a 1950 graduate of Peru High School and attended Indiana State Technical School, Kokomo. He and his brother, Dan, founded Burns Construction Co., Macy, in 1969. He retired in 1996. He was a member of Elks Lodge 2120, Manitou Moose Lodge 1107, both of Rochester, Daytona Beach, Fla., Bridge Club, and the Delco Dance Club, Kokomo. He participated in the Indiana Auto Auction, Fort Wayne, and was a member of Subway Alumni Association of Notre Dame University, South Bend, and the Elks Golf Team, Rochester.

Surviving with his wife, at home, are four daughters, Charlene HARRISON and husband Terry, Denver, Vickey HECKERT, Virginia Beach, Virg., Valerie FLENAR and husband Brett, Akron, and Annie HENDRIX and husband David, Port Orange, Fla.; one son, Charles E. [BURNS], Daytona Beach, Fla.; 12 grandchildren, Laura and Kelli HARRISON, Daniel RICHARDS, Mandy CORTESE, Faith and Christian HECKERT, Melanie HELTON, Brian, Matthew and Jessica FLEBAR and Taylor and Tessa HENDRIX; 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Dan [BURNS] and wife Marilyn, Denver, and Larry [BURNS], Denver.

Preceding in death were his parents.

Services are at 2 p.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Dan MUNDT officiating. Burial will be at Mud Lake Chapel Cemetery, Macy. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge, 1795 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260.

Larry T. Wilson

Feb. 6, 1936 – Jan. 1, 2003

Larry Thomas WILSON, 66, Peru, died at 12:05 a.m. Wednesday at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.

Born in Kokomo to Floyd Clarence and Eva Pauline BROWN WILSON, he married Martha Lorraine BRADLEY Feb. 14, 1960, in Kokomo. She died May 28, 2002.

Mr. Wilson served in the U.S. Army. He retired from Chrysler Corp. in 1993 and was a member of Peru Moose Lodge and United Auto Workers Union 685, Kokomo.

Survivors include three sons, Grant Thomas [WILSON] and wife Teresa, Rochester, Bradley

Thomas [WILSON] and wife Carman, Peru, James Patrick [WILSON] and wife Kari, Denver; one daughter, Marie Eileen SELDERS and husband Bob, Memphis, Tenn.; six grandchildren, Sarah STILLWELL, and Ashley, Brooke, Connor, Shea and Skyler WILSON; five brothers, Bob, Gary and Dave WILSON, all of Kokomo, and Clyde and Mark [WILSON], both of California; four sisters, Maureen COMWELL, Sue MASSEY, Nancy SLOAN and Carol STREEBIN, all of Kokomo.

Preceding in death with his wife were his parents, two brothers, Jim and Junior WILSON, and one sister, Mary COURAN.

Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev. Jeff GRAHAM officiating. Burial will be at Westlawn Cemetery, Denver. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Floyd C. Gearhart

Floyd C. GEARHART, 88, formerly of 420 Central St., Akron, died at 12:48 a.m. today at St. Frances Hospital, Beach Grove.

Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron.

Robert R. Mitchell

Robert R. MITCHELL, 63, 602 Northgate Circle, died at 5 a.m. Wednesday at Howard Community Hospital, Kokomo.

Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Friday, January 3, 2003

Dr. Robert L. Burton

Nov. 27, 1944 – Jan. 2, 2003

Dr. Robert L. BURTON, 58, died at 1:55 a.m. Thursday at his Goodland residence.

Born in Logansport to Lincoln E. and Lucille ZUCK BURTON, he married Delores McKINLEY Feb. 9, 1969. She survives.

Dr. Burton was a graduate of Purdue University Veterinary Program and the University of Minnesota. He worked in the U.S. Army Veterinary Corp. from 1968 to 1980 and served in the Indiana National Guard from 1980 to 1996. He owned and operated a veterinary practice in Remington and Kentland from 1980 to 2002. He was a member of Remington United Methodist Church, the American Veterinary Medical Association, Indiana Veterinary Association, Jasper County Board of Health, City Farmers and Tri-County Future Farmers of America Advisory Board.

Surviving with his wife, at home, are his mother, Lucille ZUCK BURTON, Rochester; two sons, Dr. Lance BURTON and wife Belinda, Auburn, Scott BURTON and wife Jeanne, Monticello; three grandchildren, Reid, Marie and Nicholas BURTON; one brother, Wendell [BURTON] and wife Beth, Rochester; and one sister, Luella HILL and husband John, Falls Church, Va.

Preceding in death was his father.

Services are at 11 a.m. Monday at Remington United Methodist Church with Rev. Jacqueline FOLEY officiating. Burial will be at Goodland Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday at Stitz Funeral Home, 9 North St., Remington. Memorials may be made to United Methodist Church Camp Scholarships Fund.

Anna V. Hartman

May 19, 1918 – Dec. 31, 2002

Anna V. HARTMAN, 84, Indianapolis, formerly of Rochester, died Tuesday at Brandywine Nursing Home, Greenfield.

Born in Rochester to Virgil and Fleetie CRIPPEN KING, she married Richard J. HARTMAN. He preceded her in death.

Mrs. Hartman was a homemaker and a teacher in Fulton County. She graduated from Ball State University in 1938.

Survivors include three daughters, Judy McEVOY, Indianapolis, Sue DUNLEVY and Lette JONES, both of Greenfield; seven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Luella EMERY and Alice FRIEDRICH, both of Rochester; and one brother, Lyman KING, Rochester.

Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center, 10722 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, with Rev. Hubert NOLEN officiating. Burial will be at Washington Park East Cemetery, Indianapolis. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Crisis Pregnancy Center of Hancock County.

Floyd C. Gearhart

May 6, 1914 – Jan. 2, 2003

Floyd C. GEARHART, 88, Village Oaks Assisted Living, Indianapolis, formerly of 420 Central St., Akron, died at 12:48 a.m. Thursday at St. Frances Hospital, Beach Grove.

Born in Disko to Frank and Edna McPEAK GEARHART, he married Dorothy Marie KAMERER Nov. 12, 1942, in Springfield, Mo. She died in 1992.

Mr. Gearhart moved to Indianapolis after living most of his life in Fulton and Wabash counties. He was a manager at Treaty Elevator, Treaty, Ind. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, where he served in New Guinea and the Philippines.

Survivors include one daughter, Rebecca Ann MASON and husband James, Indianapolis; one son, James Arthur [GEARHART] and wife Barbara, Freemont, Mich.; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; five sisters, Opal L. GEARHART, Akron, Ruth MILLER and husband Charles and Dorothy ALGER and husband Ogden, all of North Manchester, Sharon MEENEN, Macy, and Joan HARRIS and husband Tom, Fulton; five brothers, Harold [GEARHART] and wife Bonnie, Indianapolis, Bill [GEARHART] and companion Sue DAINE, Athens, Roger [GEARHART] and wife Janet, Akron, Larry [GEARHART] and wife Donna, Fulton, and Dick [GEARHART] and wife Helen “Mickie,” Winamac.

Preceding in death with his wife were his parents, infant twin sisters and five brothers, Ray, Leonard, Donald, Leo and Max GEARHART.

Services are at 2 p.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Steve FLECK officiating. Burial will be at Akron Cemetery. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct military graveside rites. Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home and one hour prior to services.

Saturday, January 4, 2003

Robert R. Mitchell

April 3, 1939 – Jan. 1, 2003

Robert R. MITCHELL, 63, 602 Northgate Circle, died at 5 a.m. Wednesday at Howard Community Hospital, Kokomo.

Born in Kokomo, to Robert E. and Gwen MITCHELL, he came to Rochester from Kokomo in 1970.

Mr. Mitchell retired from the maintenance department at Rochester Metal Products in 1996 after 20 years. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge 852, Rochester, and was a Kokomo High School graduate.

Survivors include one daughter, Valerie L. CARTER and husband Christopher, Martinez, Ga.; one son, Jonathon D. MITCHELL and wife LaDonna, Rochester; three grandchildren, Jasmine M. HUGHES, Georgia, and Joshua and Lindsay MITCHELL, both of Rochester.

Preceding in death were his parents, one sister, Kaye WILEY, and one brother, Michael MITCHELL.

Services are at 10 a.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Burial will be at Rochester IOOF Cemetery.

Monday, January 6, 2003

Alice M. Danner

Feb. 21, 1918 – Jan. 5, 2003

Alice May DANNER, 84, 301 S. Main St., Bourbon, died at 4:09 a.m. Sunday at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.

Born in Mentone to Lot D. and Sarah JOHNSON ELLSWORTH, she married Glenn SECRIST in 1936. He died in 1968. She married William SCOTT in 1973. He died in 1982. She married Glenn DANNER July 20, 1985. He died in November, 1998.

Mrs. Danner moved to Bourbon from Mentone in 1973. She was a homemaker and worked at Cooper’s Dime Store, Mentone. She was a member of Bourbon First United Methodist Church, Bourbon American Legion Auxiliary and the Town and Country Home Economics Club.

Survivors include three daughters, Glenda McFARLAND, Ellen ELLIOTT and Serita WORKMAN, all of Bourbon; four sons, Jerry SECRIST and wife Mary and Ronald SECRIST and wife Dixie, all of Mentone, Larry SECRIST and wife Jean, Syracuse, and Steven SECRIST and wife Donita, Livingston, Texas; 17 grandchildren; 11 stepgrandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.

Preceding in death with her husbands were her parents, four sisters, Marie WORKMAN, Mary SARBER, Leota REINHOLTZ and Betty FLORY, and one brother, John ELLSWORTH.

Services are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Deaton Funeral Home, 115 S. Main St., Bourbon, with Rev. Robert RASCHKA officiating. Burial will be at Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Bourbon Emergency Medical Services.

Tuesday, January 7, 2003

Virginia A. Butt

Virginia A. BUTT, 82, died at 12:30 p.m. Monday at Life Care Center, Rochester.

Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Marcia Newcomb Smith

Sept. 17, 1932 - Jan. 1, 2003

Marcia NEWCOMB SMITH, 70, of rural Eureka, Ill., died at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, at her home.

Born in Rochester to Carl B. and Alice LOWE NEWCOMB, she married Roger W. SMITH on May 15, 1957, in Culver. He died Dec. 30, 1993.

Mrs. Smith was a graduate of Rochester High School and Purdue University’s School of Pharmacy. She was owner and president for 42 years of W.R. Smith Drug Stores and Smith Surgical Supply, both of Peoria, Ill. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Peoria, Ill.

Surviving are four daughters, Cindi WEBB and husband Joe, Deer Creek, Ill., Lynne SEILER and husband T.J., Peg SMITH, and Kathryn CONNER and husband Bill, all of Peoria; one sister, Joanne NEWCOMB BENDALL, Rochester; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Services were Jan. 4 in Peoria. Burial was in Resurrection Cemetery, Peoria.

Memorials may be made to Methodist Hospice, 535 NE Glen Oak, Peoria, IL 61606.

Lawrence J. Ray

April 2, 1930 – Jan. 6, 2003

Lawrence Joseph RAY, 72, 309 W. South St., Argos, died at 8:50 a.m. Monday at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth.

Born in Hamden, Ohio, to Earl and Myrtle BRADLEY RAY, he married Sally ROBINSON Feb. 28, 1959, in Crown Point. She survives.

Mr. Ray was a union millwright for 48 years, retiring in 1992. He attended Gospel Hill Pentecostal Church, Silver Lake. He was a sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

Surviving with his wife, at home, are three daughters, Debbie SPOOR and husband Randy, Plymouth, Donna STILES and husband Jamie, Goose Creek, S.C., and Cheri HUNT and husband Don, Argos; three sons, Steve and John [RAY], both of Argos, and Tim [RAY], Plymouth; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two nieces and one nephew.

Preceding in death were his parents and one brother, Robert C. RAY.

Services are at 1 p.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Revs. Frank WHITTAKER and Robi WHITTAKER officiating. Burial will be at New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct military graveside rites. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home or from noon until time of service.
Russell ‘Rusty’ Jackson Jr.

March 21, 1969 – Jan. 4, 2003

Russell “Rusty” JACKSON Jr., 33, Rogerville, Ala., formerly of Palestine, died Saturday at Parkway Medical Center, Decatur, Ala.

Born in Columbus, Ohio, to Russell and Bertha LAYTON JACKSON, he spent most of his life with his grandmother, Mertle DAMRON, prior to moving to Alabama. He was a member of Kosciusko County 4-H.

Survivors include his father, Russell JACKSON and wife Lisa, West Virginia; his mother, Bertha FRAME and husband John, Zanesville, Ohio; seven brothers, George [JACKSON] and wife Karen, Burket, David [JACKSON] and wife Jesse, Mentone, Donald [JACKSON] and wife Bo, West Virginia, Tim FRAME, Warsaw, Johnny FRAME, Zanesville, Ohio, Gary MOODY, Warsaw, and Brian MOODY, Zanesville, Ohio; four sisters, Serritha PETERSON and husband Pete, Zanesville, Ohio, Diana COLLIER and husband David, Virginia, Amy MOODY, Zanesville, Ohio, and Joyce JACKSON, West Virginia.

Services are at 10 a.m. Friday at Victory Christian Fellowship Church, 112 W. Main St., North Manchester, with Rev. Tim MORBITZER officiating. Burial will be at Palestine Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the church.

Helen I. Benedict

Oct. 1, 1916 – Jan. 5, 2003

Helen I. BENEDICT, 86, Kokomo, formerly of Denver, died at 10:30 p.m. Sunday at Sycamore Village Healthcare Center, Kokomo.

Born in Fulton County, to Ralph Hugo and Emma May KUHN WALTERS, she married Lloyd W. BENEDICT March 25, 1936, in Peru. He died April 2, 1989.

Survivors include one son, DeWayne C. [BENEDICT] and wife Betty, Kokomo; three grandsons, Troy R., Brian L. and Scott A. BENEDICT; one granddaughter, Shawn R. BENEDICT; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Harold WALTERS, Lebanon; one sister, Thelma WARLICK, Elkhart.

Preceding in death with her husband were one son, Craig Lee [BENEDICT], one grandson, Mason D. BENEDICT, two sisters, Ruth YOUNT and Maxine KINLEY, and three brothers, Lester, Robert and Edward WALTERS.

Services are at 2 p.m. Wednesday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver with Rev. George HAPNER officiating. Burial will be at Westlawn Cemetery, Denver. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

A. Reed Collins

Oct. 7, 1942 – Dec. 31, 2002

A. Reed COLLINS, 60, died at 12:06 a.m. Dec. 31 at his residence in Indian Mound, Tenn.

Born in Indian Mound, Tenn., to Ruth HARDIN, he married Dorina PLOCH Sept. 24, 1962, in Shawnie Town, Ill. He married Peggy EADES June 23, 1986, in Springfield, Tenn. She survives.

Mr. Collins was an automobile salesman. He was a member of Victory Tabernacle, Indian Mound, Tenn., and he enjoyed fishing and NASCAR.

Surviving with his wife, at home, are four daughters, Vita SHAMBARGER and husband Randy, Debbie FERNANDEZ and husband Hector, all of Rochester, Teresa COLLINS, Las Vegas, Nev., and Sandy COLLINS, Fort Hood, Texas; one son, Tony COLLINS and wife Trish, Rochester; his mother, of Hebron; two stepdaughters, Kim AUSTIN and husband Barry, Indian

Mound, Tenn., and Tammy MOORE and husband Todd, Clarksville, Tenn.; 13 grandchildren; five brothers, Gerald HARDIN Jr. and Dan HARDIN, both of Crown Point, Mike HARDIN, Demotte, John HARDIN, Valparaiso, and Deon HARDIN, Indiana; five sisters, Mary KANDLESTOFER and Wilma McLAUCHLAN, both of Wanatah, Diane NEUMANN, Valparaiso, Janice PARDUHN, Hebron, and Betty CORNWELL, Lowell; one uncle, R.E. COLLINS, Clarksville, Tenn.; 26 nieces and nephews and 18 great-nieces and great-nephews.

Preceding in death was his stepfather, Gerald HARDIN, in September, 1990, and his maternal grandparents, Ed and Mary T. COLLINS.

Services and burial were Jan. 2 in Tennessee. Anglin Funeral Home, Dover, Tenn., was in charge of arrangements.

Wednesday, January 8, 2003

Virginia A. Butt

April 29, 1920 – Jan. 6, 2003

Virginia A. BUTT, 82, died Monday at Life Care Center, Rochester.

Born in Richmond, Calif., to Roy MADEEN and Vina GEHRKE MADEEN MEYER, she was raised by her stepfather Ernest MEYER. She married O.C. BUTT March 25, 1947, in Lomita, Calif. He died June 26, 1971.

Mrs. Butt was a nursing assistant at several nursing homes in the Dundee, Ill., area. She came to Rochester from South Bend in 2001.

Survivors include one daughter, Nancy BRASSEUR and husband Albert, South Bend; two sons, Alan [BUTT] and wife Lisa, Granger, and William [BUTT], Syracuse; three grandchildren, Julie and A.J. BRASSEUR, both of South Bend, and Kyle BUTT, Haskell, Okla.

Preceding in death with her husband were her parents and her stepfather.

Private services will be held Saturday in Dundee, Ill. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Feed the Children Fund, c/o Granger Community Church, 630 E. University Drive, Granger, IN 46530. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of local arrangements.

Gwendol K. Bennett

Oct. 8, 1932 – Jan. 7, 2003

Gwendol K. BENNETT, 70, died at 2:40 p.m. Tuesday at his Warsaw residence.

Born in Kosciusko County to Leroy and Ruth GOODMAN BENNETT, he married Phyllis BOYER Aug. 25, 1956. She survives.

Mr. Bennett was a carpenter. He graduated from Burket High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion, both of Warsaw.

Surviving with his wife, at home, are one daughter, Debra HERBERT and husband Brent, Bright; one grandson, Lucas HERBERT, Bright; two brothers, Eugene and Donald BENNETT, both of Etna Green; one sister, Edna Marie MOCK, Syracuse.

Preceding in death was one brother.

Graveside services are at 10 a.m. Thursday at Mentone Cemetery with Rev. Thomas E. EVERETT officiating. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, both of Warsaw, will conduct military rites. No visitation is planned. King Memorial Home, Mentone, is in charge of arrangements.

Christina M. Sherman

Sept. 1, 1969 – Jan. 6, 2003

Christina M. SHERMAN, 33, 2375 N. Cass County Road 275 East, Logansport, died at 6:34 p.m. Monday at Logansport Memorial Hospital.

Born in Logansport to Paul E. and Shirley Ann WARRAN SHERMAN, she was a home care worker and a member of Macy Christian Church.

Survivors include her parents, Paul E. and Shirley SHERMAN, Logansport; maternal grandmother, Margaret WARRAN, of Parr; three brothers, Stephen SHERMAN and wife Lowella, Macy, Shawn P. SHERMAN and Earl R. SHERMAN II and wife Lorinell, all of Logansport; one sister, Mary Margaret SHERMAN, Logansport; six nieces and nephews, Justin, Nicholas, Megan, Amanda and Jessica SHERMAN and Anne HIRSCHLER.

Services are at 2 p.m. Friday at Fisher Funeral Chapel, 1801 Chase Road, Logansport, with Rev. David WELSH officiating. Burial will be at Bethel Cemetery, Logansport. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Macy Christian Church.

Ervin Pratt

April 2, 1931 – Jan. 7, 2003

Ervin PRATT, 71, died at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday at his Boswell residence.

Born in Boswell to Lonnie and Florence BROWN PRATT, he married Frances SMITH in 1956 in Lafayette. She survives.

Mr. Pratt attended Boswell and Lafayette Jefferson high schools. He worked at Moews Seed Corn, Boswell, and Peerless Wire, Lafayette. He was a member and past commander of Boswell American Legion Post 476, Fowler American Legion Post 57, Fowler Veterans of Foreign Wars and Lafayette VFW, where he was in the Combat Infantrymen’s Association, and the 40 & 8 Club 755, Fowler. He served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War.

Surviving with his wife, at home, are three daughters, Gwen MUSE and husband Ralph, Rochester, Linda CRISWELL and husband Ron, Lafayette, Bonnie STURGEON, Boswell; one son, Bob [PRATT] and wife Pam, Fowler; five grandchildren, Tony MUSE, Angela STURGEON, Kelsey and Kyra PRATT, Diane ANDERSON and Darren CRISWELL; three great-grandchildren, Michael MUSE and Mathew and Roy ANDERSON; and one sister, Edith Kay RATLIFF and husband Jerry, Martinsville.

Services are at 11 a.m. Friday at Yuill-Shoemaker Funeral Home, Boswell, with Rev. Ronald LINDER officiating. Burial will be at Boswell Cemetery. The Boswell and Fowler American Legions will conduct military graveside rites. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.\

Lowell D. Safford

June 2, 1947 – Jan. 6, 2003

Lowell D. SAFFORD, 55, Goshen, formerly of the Rochester area, died at 2:22 p.m. Monday at Elkhart General Hospital.

Survivors include his wife, Susan ZENT SAFFORD, at home; two daughters, Alisha and Angelia SAFFORD, both of Elkhart; one stepson, Jacob HARTMAN, Goshen; one stepdaughter, Jessica DeROO, Elkhart; adopted son, Joshua HARTMAN Jr., Goshen; his father, Walter SAFFORD, Goshen; in-laws, Roy and Wanda ZENTZ, Bremen; and six grandchildren.

Preceding in death were one stepson, Joshua HARTMAN, and one daughter, Victoria SAFFORD and his mother Thelma SANDERS SAFFORD.

Services are at 1 p.m. Thursday at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, Osceola, with Rev. Scott

TILLEY officiating. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Thursday, January 9, 2003

Glen Bradley

March 15, 1931 – Jan. 8, 2003

Glen BRADLEY, 72, died at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday at his residence at 530 E. 18th St.

Born in Newland, Jasper County, to John and June WHITAKER BRADLEY, he married Barbara Ellen HOLLOWAY June 6, 1954, in Rochester. She survives.

Mr. Bradley lived in Rochester most of his life. He owned and operated Bradley Plumbing and Heating, Rochester, until selling the business to his son, Dale, in 1998. He was a member of First Church of God, Rochester, where he was in the Men’s Prayer Breakfast Group and served as a trustee. He served in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War.

Surviving with his wife, at home, are two daughters, Cynthia BRADLEY, Rochester, and Cheryl McCULLOUGH, Kissimmee, Fla.; two sons, Glen A. “Jake” [BRADLEY] and wife Jennie and Dale BRADLEY, all of Rochester; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Jean GOODMAN and husband Robert, Rochester; one niece and two nephews.

Preceding in death were his parents.

Services are at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. David DITTMAN officiating. Burial will be at Citizens Cemetery, Rochester. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct military graveside rites. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home and one hour prior to services. Memorials may be made to First Church of God, Rochester.

Lyda Crocker

Sept. 17, 1912 – Jan. 8, 2003

Lyda CROCKER, 90, 1204 Jefferson St., formerly of Manteno, Ill., died at 11 a.m. Wednesday at her residence.

Born in Glasford, Ill., she married Ferris CROCKER June 21, 1941. He survives.

Mrs. Crocker was a homemaker.

Surviving with her husband, at home, is one daughter, Carol STUMP and husband Cary, Rochester.

Services are Friday at Brown Funeral Home in Manteno, Ill.

Violet M. Herrin

Violet M. HARRIS, 99, formerly of Argos, died at 5:10 a.m. today at her residence at Miller’s Merry Manor, Peru.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Friday, January 10, 2003

Sheryl D. Cox

July 20, 1955 – Jan. 9, 2003

Sheryl D. COX, 47, died at 2:35 p.m. Thursday at her residence at 2763 Big Hills Drive.

Born in Valparaiso to Lee E. RISNER and Joyce CULP RISNER MOORE, she married Ted J. COX Sept. 21, 1979, in Wheatfield. He survives.

Mrs. Cox was a homemaker and member of First Assembly of God Church, Rochester.

Surviving with her husband, at home, are one daughter, Lesley A. [COX], at home; one son, Ashton J. [COX] and wife Heather, Rochester; one granddaughter, Abigail B. COX; her mother, Joyce MOORE, Lafayette; her father Lee E. RISNER and wife Loretta, St. Petersburg, Fla.; paternal grandmother, Sadie RISNER, DeMotte; one brother, Mark K. RISNER, Vero Beach, Fla.; one stepbrother, Scott DICKINSON, St. Petersburg, Fla.; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ted and Mary Ann COX, Rochester.

Services are at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at First Assembly of God Church, Rochester, with Rev. Robert GEORGE officiating. Burial will be at Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, and one hour prior to services at the church. Memorials may be made to Hope Rescue Mission, South Bend, through the funeral home.

Lyda E. Crocker

Sept. 17, 1912 – Jan. 8, 2003

Lyda E. CROCKER, 90, died at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at her Rochester residence.

Born in Glasford, Ill., to Lewis R. and Margaret FARMER SCARCLIFF, she married Ferris S. CROCKER June 21, 1941, in Peotone, Ill. He survives.

Mrs. Crocker, a homemaker, was former president of Manteno Senior Citizens Society, Kankakee County Senior Citizens. She was a member of Peotone United Methodist Church, where she was in the choir and bell choir, several church committees and past president of the Ladies’ Aid Society.

Surviving with her husband, at home, are one daughter, Carol STUMP and husband Cary, Rochester; one daughter-in-law, Susan CROCKER, Grant Park, Ill.; three sisters-in-law, Mary Helen RAPER, Peoria, Ariz., Evelyn CROCKER Peotone, Ill., and Donna Jean BEDORE, Thornton, Ill.; several nieces and nephews.

Preceding in death were one son, James CROCKER, two sisters, Verna BAKER and Gayle STADFELD, and one brother, Roy SCARCLIFF.

Services were today at Brown Funeral Home, Manteno, Ill. Burial was at Elmwood Cemetery, Manteno, Ill. Memorials may be made to Peotone United Methodist Church.

Violet M. Herrin

May 3, 1903 – Jan. 9, 2003

Violet Marie HERRIN, 99, formerly of Argos, died at 5:10 a.m. Thursday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Peru.

Born in Mishawaka to Octave I. and Ida A. McWILLIAMS ARCHAMBEAULT, she married Iley J. HERRIN Oct. 8, 1930, in Crown Point. He died June 25, 1950.

Mrs. Herrin and her husband owned and operated Herrin & Fox Tavern, Argos.

Survivors include two daughters, Ila WARNER, Delton, Mich., Mary Jo STEPHENSON, Peru; one son, James [HERRIN], Argos; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one sister, Virginia ROMINE, Bourbon; several nieces and nephews.

Preceding in death with her husband were her parents, two sisters, Lillian CHAPIN and Margaret HIGGINBOTHAM, and four brothers, Melvin, Jack, Clarence and Russell ARCHAMBEAULT.

Graveside services are at 3 p.m. Monday at Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call from 1 to 2:45 p.m. Monday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Dale C. Wicoff

Dale C. WICOFF, 85, died Thursday at his 1099 W. Sixth St. residence.

Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Saturday, January 11, 2003

Martha G. Ellsworth

Feb. 22, 1917 – Jan. 10, 2003

Martha G. ELLSWORTH, 85, 420 East Center Street, Parkview Apartments, Bourbon, died 1:08 p.m. Friday at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw.

Born in Bourbon to John H. REICHERT and Maude L. HERSHBERGER, she married John E. ELLSWORTH on April 17, 1938. He died May 17, 1996.

A graduate of Burbon High School, Mrs. Ellsworth was a homemaker and had worked for several years at Teel’s Restaurant, Mentone. She was also a member of the Mentone United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir and the Jolly James. She was also in the WSCS of the Church.

Surviving are one daughter, Cynthia LEEPER and husband Dennis, Bremen, one granddaughter, Monica LEEPER, Brownsburg, and two sisters, Margaret FAWLEY, Burbon, and Mary LYONS, Waynesboro, Virginia.

Preceding in death are one grandson, Michael LEEPER, one sister, Frances ZILLMER, and one brother, Carl REICHERT.

Services are at 3:00 p.m. Sunday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Rev. Doris SMITH officiating. Friends may call from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Burbon EMS or the Mentone United Methodist Church.

Monday, January 13, 2003

Mary E. Luckenbill

Jan. 15, 1911 – Jan. 12, 2003

Mary E. LUCKENBILL, 91, 1241 S. County Road 875 East, Akron, died at 7:10 a.m. Sunday at Hickory Creek of Rochester.

Born in Akron to Jesse and Susan Lavina LANDIS ROYER, she married Kenneth H. LUCKENBILL Oct. 23, 1931, in Denver. He died Jan. 19, 1974.

Mrs. Luckenbill was a homemaker and retired Hart Schaffner & Marx worker. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star, Fulton County Republican Women’s Club and the Moose Lodge Ladies Auxiliary.

Survivors include three daughters, Nancy LUCKENBILL and Shirley ADAMSON and husband Richard, all of Akron, Judy GRINDLE and husband Bruce, Syracuse; five grandchildren, Kathryn PRATER and husband Norman, Akron, Patrick LUCKENBILL of Kentucky, Michael LUCKENBILL and wife Karen, Royal Center, Daniel GRINDLE and wife Sherri, Goshen, and

Jeffery GRINDLE, Fort Wayne; five great-grandchildren; Eric, Gregory and Austin PRATER, Michael LUCKENBILL Jr. and Sarah Anne GRINDLE.

Preceding in death with her husband were her parents, one son, Gary [LUCENBILL], Sept. 9, 1995, and two brothers, James and Frank ROYER.

Services are at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Carl SATRE officiating. Burial will be at Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hickory Creek of Rochester.

Timothy Shepherd

Timothy SHEPHERD, 40, 5858 Kingfisher Drive, Mentone, died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Dale C. Wicoff

June 4, 1917 – Jan. 9, 2003

Dale C. WICOFF, 85, died Thursday morning at his residence at 1099 W. Sixth St.

Born in Steuben County to Charles Bruce and Mary WILKINSON HOLDRICH READ WICOFF, he married Lucile LEFFEL Dec. 25, 1942, in North Manchester. She survives.

Mr. Wicoff retired from teaching at Ivy Tech State College, Indianapolis. He worked at M & W Gear and John Deere. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Rochester, and Concord Free & Accepted Masons Lodge 556. He graduated in 1935 from Angola High School and earned a master’s degree from Purdue University.

Surviving with his wife, at home, are one daughter, Anne WRIGHT and husband Dave, Brownsburg; one son, John [WICOFF] and wife Lyndal, Mishawaka; several nieces and nephews.

Preceding in death were his parents, two sisters, Helen WICOFF and Lucile CARROLL, and four brothers, Harold, John, Milton and Arthur WICOFF.

Private services were held Sunday. Rev. Junior BOSE officiated. Burial was at Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, was in charge of arrangements.

Tuesday, January 14, 2003

Claudia I. Hunneshagen

Dec. 8, 1938 – Jan. 11, 2003

Claudia I. HUNNESHAGEN, 64, 7051 Cross St., Monterey, died at 7:41 p.m. Saturday at Porter Memorial Hospital, Valparaiso.

Born in Monterey to Walter M. and Wilma A. MASTER KELSEY, she married Robert R. HUNNESHAGEN Sept. 6, 1958, at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Monterey. He survives.

Mrs. Hunneshagen drove school buses for Culver Community Schools and the Culver Academies. A lifetime Monterey resident, she was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Monterey, and wintered in Avon Park, Fla.

Surviving with her husband, at home, are one daughter, Colleen KLAUSING and husband Doug, Monterey; two sons, Timothy [HUNNESHAGEN], Fort Wayne, and Jeffrey [HUNNESHAGEN] and wife Sheri, Columbus, Ohio; nine grandchildren; and one brother, Edward KELSEY and wife Bertha, South Bend.

Preceding in death were her parents, one son, Stanley [HUNNESHAGEN], and one

granddaughter, Lydia HUNNESHAGEN.

Services are at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Monterey, with Rev. Bert WOOLSON officiating. Burial will be at St. Anne’s Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday and after 8 a.m. Friday at Frain Mortuary, Monterey. The Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Anne’s Catholic Church or the American Diabetes Association.

Timothy Shepherd

July 28, 1962 – Jan. 12, 2003

Timothy SHEPHERD, 40, 5858 Kingfisher Drive, Mentone, died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

Born in McDowell, Ky., to Douglas and Betty Lou STAMBAUGH SHEPHERD, he lived most of his life in the Mentone area.

Mr. Shepherd was an orthopedic polisher.

Survivors include his mother, Betty Lou SHEPHERD, Burket; one niece, Mandy YEAGER, Mentone; and one nephew, Chris YATES, Kentucky.

Preceding in death was his father and one sister, Beverly WRIGHT.

Services are at 7 p.m. today at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Rev. Daniel COX officiating. Private burial will be at Palestine Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 p.m. today until time of service at the funeral home.

Wednesday, January 15, 2003

Charles Evans Sr.

April 9, 1923 – Jan. 13, 2003

Charles R. EVANS Sr., 79, Kewanna, died at 3:20 p.m. Monday at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

He was born in Kewanna to Jacob and Mae CLARK EVANS.

Mr. Evans was a retired carpenter. He served in the Pacific Theater with the U.S. Navy in World War II and received the Purple Heart. He was a member of James Talbott Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1121, Kewanna, Herbert Kuhn American Legion Post 253, North Webster, the National Rifle Association and the U.S. Navy Memorial.

Survivors include five daughters, Dici MILLER, LaPorte, Texas, Dixi EVANS, Belevue, Neb., Fonscene CRAFT, Rochester, Michelle BROWN, Kewanna, and Tammy HECKT, Mentone; one son, Charles R. [EVANS] Jr., Junction City, Kan.; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

Preceding in death were his parents and one brother.

No services are planned. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery Columbariam, Arlington, Va. Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, is in charge of arrangements.

Thursday, January 16, 2003

Wanda E. Bixler

Sept. 20, 1922 – Jan. 14, 2003

Wanda Eileen BIXLER, 80, Monticello, died at 5:50 p.m. Tuesday at White County Memorial Hospital, Monticello.

Born in Burnettsville to Elmer B. and Lillie M. HENDERSON LUCY, she married Floyd Ray BIXLER Dec. 23, 1939, in Burnettsville. He died Oct. 23, 1978.

Mrs. Bixler moved to Monticello in 1962. She had lived in Rochester, Warsaw and Burnettsville. She worked at Byran Manufacturing and was a member of First Baptist Church, Monticello, White County Historical Society and Daughters of the American Revolution.

Survivors include two sons, Richard D. [BIXLER] and wife Mary, Rochester; Ray [BIXLER], Idaville; one daughter, Sue ONEAL and husband Terry, Itasca, Texas; nine grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.

Preceding in death with her husband were her parents, six brothers and three sisters.

Services are at 11 a.m. Friday at Davis Cemetery, Burnettsville, with Rev. Mark PITTMAN officiating. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at Fisher-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home, 202 S. Illinois St., Monticello. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Monticello, or White County Council on Aging.

Jacob E. Overlander

Jacob E. OVERLANDER, 87, died at 8:30 a.m. today at his 1576 N. Old U.S. 31 residence.

Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Friday, January 17, 2003

Jacob E. Overlander

March 19, 1915 – Jan. 16, 2003

Jacob E. OVERLANDER, 87, died at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at his 1576 N. Old U.S. 31 residence.

Born in Golden, Ill., to Everett and Baukea SLOTER OVERLANDER, he married Alice Marie BACON April 21, 1939, in Akron. She died July 20, 1980.

Mr. Overlander retired in 1981 from Culligan Soft Water Service, Rochester, after 31 years. He was a member of the Famous Akron Jonah Club.

Survivors include two daughters, Pat ZEYEN and husband Al, Rochester, Janet SIMPSON and husband David, Silver Lake; one son, Donald [OVERLANDER] and wife Joyce, North Manchester; 11 grandchildren, including Tami HOLLOWAY and husband Tom and Rick THOMPSON, all of Rochester; 32 great-grandchildren, including Jessica, Brittlyn and Candace HOLLOWAY and Courtney and Parker THOMPSON, all of Rochester; seven great-great-grandchildren; special friends, Helen YOUNG and Kenneth and Judy TAYLOR, all of Rochester; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding in death with his wife were his parents, three sisters, five brothers and one great-grandson, Gregory Lee THOMPSON.

Services are at 11 a.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Phil PRATT officiating. Burial will be at Hoover Cemetery, Athens. Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home and one hour prior to services. Memorials may be made to Woodlawn Hospital Home Health Care.

Saturday, January 18, 2003

Jacob E. Overlander

March 19, 1915 – Jan. 16, 2003

Jacob E. OVERLANDER, 87, died at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at his 1576 N. Old U.S. 31 residence.

Born in Golden, Ill. to Everett and Baukea SLOTER OVERLANDER, he married Alice Marie BACON April 21, 1939, in Akron. She died July 20, 1980.

Mr. Overlander retired in 1981 from Culligan Soft Water Service, Rochester, after 31 years. He was a member of the Famous Akron Jonah Club.

Survivors include two daughters, Pat ZEYEN and husband Al, Rochester, Janet SIMPSON and husband David, Silver Lake; one son, Donald [OVERLANDER] and wife Joyce, North Manchester; 11 grandchildren, including Tami HOLLOWAY and husband Tom and Rick THOMPSON, all of Rochester; 32 great-grandchildren, including Jessica, Brittlyn and Candace HOLLOWAY and Courtney and Parker THOMPSON, all of Rochester; seven great-great-grandchildren; special friends, Helen YOUNG and Kenneth and Judy TAYLOR, all of Rochester; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding in death with his wife were his parents, three sisters, five brothers and one grandson, Gregory Lee Thompson.

Services are at 11 a.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Phil PRATT officiating. Burial will be at Hoover Cemetery, Athens. Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home and one hour prior to services. Memorials may be made to Woodlawn Hospital Home Health Care.

Monday, January 20, 2003

William E. Iseton

June 27, 1965 – Jan. 17, 2003

William Edmund “Willie” ISETON, 37, 127 N. Crappie Road, Silver Lake, died at 1:06 p.m. Friday at 108 W. Main St., Silver Lake.

Born in Grand Rapids, Mich. to Edmund and Marla PROTHERO ISETON, he married Charity ALLISON Nov. 5, 1984, in Ottawa, Ill. She survives.

Mr. Iseton was a carpenter and a member of the Akron Church of God.

Surviving with his wife, at home, are his parents, of Silver Lake; two daughters, Heather Shawnette Mae and Kathleen Deon Lee ISETON, both of Silver Lake; one son, Leroy William Dallas ISETON, Silver Lake; paternal grandmother, Jane ISETON, Silver Lake; two brothers, James [ISETON], Charlotte, N.C., and Peter [ISETON], Silver Lake; three sisters, Carol NORTHERN and Deon ALLISON, both of Altoona, Penn., and Kristina HOFFMEYER, North Manchester.

Preceding in death was one sister, Rebecca KETON.

Services are at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Home, 207 W. Main St., North Manchester, with Rev. Steve FLECK officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until time of service Tuesday at the funeral home.

Tuesday, January 21, 2003

Ruth Ann Price

Sept. 9, 1915 – Jan. 20, 2003

Ruth Ann PRICE, 87, 400 W. Fourth St., died at 11:10 a.m. Monday at her home.

Born in Wayne County to Earl and Opal HARTUP FUDGE, she married Denzel PRICE on Sept. 10, 1933 in Lynn. He survives. They moved from Sharpsville to Rochester in 1972.

She retired in 1984 from Woodlawn Hospital’s food services. She was a member of Sharpsville United Methodist Church, Republican Women’s Club, Retired Senior Volunteer Program and AARP. She played the violin, saxaphone and piano and enjoyed crafts, cooking and working with plastic canvas.

Surviving with her husband is one son, Dennis [PRICE], and wife Junette, Rochester; two granddaughters, Gail PRICE, and Lesley KRISHER and husband Chad, Rochester; one grandson, Jason PRICE, Rochester; and one great-grandson, Joshua N. PRICE, Rochester. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Calvin and Kenneth FUDGE.

Funeral service is 10 a.m. Thursday at Foster and Good Funeral Home with Rev. Jim WASMUTH officiating. Burial will be in Willow Grove Cemetery, Fountain City. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and one hour before service on Thursday. Memorials may be made to Hope Hospice or St. John Lutheran Church.

Kenneth G. Castleman

May 22, 1935 – Jan. 19, 2003

Rev. Kenneth Grayson CASTLEMAN, 67, 100 Kenilworth Road, Argos, died at 2:52 p.m. Sunday at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend.

Born in Corinth, Ky., to Kenneth Ray and Bessie Mae PAGE CASTLEMAN, he married Barbara Frances BALDWIN March 17, 1957, in Rising Sun. She survives. Rev. Castleman was a Baptist minister and was fleet service manager for Navistar International Transportation Corp., Fort Wayne. He was a 1953 graduate of Dry Ridge High School, Dry Ridge, Ky., and received an associate’s degree from Boyce Bible School in 1995. He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church, Homestead, Fla., and the Navistar Retirement Group.

Surviving with his wife, at home, are one son, Aaron [CASTLEMAN] and wife Rev. Joyce, Greenwood; one daughter, Esther CASTLEMAN and husband Ted HERRMANN, Coral Gables, Fla.; one granddaughter, Elizabeth CASTLEMAN, Greenwood; two stepgrandchildren, Teddy and Lucia HERRMANN, Coral Gables, Fla.; one sister, Anita SMITH, Hernando, Fla.; one brother, Russell CASTLEMAN and wife Peggy, Dry Ridge, Ky.

Preceding in death were his parents.

Services are at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Revs. John KNOPES and Joyce CASTLEMAN officiating. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery, Dry Ridge, Ky. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home and through 9 p.m. following service. A service and visitation will be held in Dry Ridge, Ky., Friday. Memorials may be made to Gideons International, Eastside Baptist Church, Homestead, Fla., Bible Baptist Church, Plymouth, or the American Cancer Society.

Wednesday, January 22, 2003

H. June Cook

June 28, 1910 - Jan. 19, 2003

H. June COOK, 13381 Magnolia Ave., Corona, Calif., died Sunday at her residence.

Born in Rochester to A. Ray and Nelle WAGONER BABCOCK, she married Raymond L. COOK on June 1, 1936, in Fulton. He survives.

A retired teacher, she taught in Fulton and LaPorte for 23 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Corona, Calif., American Association University of Women and Indiana State Teachers Association. She attended Manchester and Bethel Colleges in Indiana.

Surviving with her husband is one daughter, Dianne COOK, Corona, Calif.; one son, James [COOK], and wife Shelia, Jefferson City, Missouri; one granddaughter. She was preceded in death by parents, one sister, Jean [BABCOCK]; and one brother, James A. [BABCOCK].

Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Rochester IOOF Cemetery with Dr. Mark SPENCER officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to First Baptist Church, Corona, Calif.

Foster and Good Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Franklin G. Loudermilk

Franklin G. LOUDERMILK, 52, 2099 N. Old U.S. 31, died at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.

Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Thursday, January 23, 2003

Robert Andre Eriks

Sept. 29, 1936 - Jan. 22, 2003

Robert Andre ERIKS, 66, 610 W. 375 North, Rochester, died at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Hospital, Carmel. He had been in failing health for the past six years.

Born in DeMotte to Andrew and Winifred KATS ERIKS, he married Patricia J. WRIGHT Sept. 28, 1957, at Lansing Bible Church, Lansing. Ill. She survives.

He lived in the Fulton County area since 1972, coming from Lowell. He was reared in Lansing, Ill.

He had owned and operated dairy farms in the Rochester and Akron areas and was a heavy equipment operator for the Operator and Engineers Union Local 150. He served in the U.S. Army from 1955-1957. He was a member of the Leroy Shelton American Legion Post 36, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Lake Manitou Post and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles 852, all of Rochester.

Surviving with his wife, at home, are five daughters, Jackie L. POWLEN and husband Jay, Kewanna, Gwen LEE and companion Gilbert LEE, Deborah L. KUCHEL and husband Brett, Teri L. UTTER and husband Rick, all of Rochester, Jennifer W. ERIKS and companion Michael KIMBLE, Kewanna; two sons, Robert A. ERIKS and wife Rose, Larry A. ERIKS and wife Kathy, all of Rochester; 16 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Winette JOHNSON and husband Jim, Rochester; a brother, Larry D. ERIKS, Crown Point.

He was preceded by his parents, an infant brother and infant granddaughter, Gwyn ERIKS in 1991.

Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Saturday and one hour prior to services at the funeral home Sunday. The American

Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services. Burial will be at IOOF Cemetery, Rochester.

Memorials may be made to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Hospital or the American Lung Foundation.

Franklin G. Loudermilk

April 27, 1950 – Jan. 21, 2003

Franklin G. LOUDERMILK, 52, 2099 N. Old U.S. 31, died at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday at Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru.

Born in Beckley, W. Va., to Emory G. and Wanda L. BRAGG LOUDERMILK, he married Sonja R. ZOPPE Nov. 25, 1978, in Rochester.

He was a correctional officer at the Miami Correctional Facility and worked at Dean Foods Co. 18 years.

Survivors include his wife and mother; one son, John F. LOUDERMILK, Rochester; three sisters, Linda WOOD, Akron, Ohio; Sondra K. LOUDERMILK, Rochester; Rhonda CALHOUN COSBY, Raleigh, N.C.; one brother, Denvil LOUDERMILK, Akron, Ohio; two nieces, Loren and Leslie WOOD, Akron, Ohio; and one nephew, Robert CALHOUN, Rochester. He was preceded in death by his father on Feb. 7, 1974.

Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home with Pastor Larry PYEATT officiating. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Visitation is 2 to 8 p.m. Friday or one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Donald E. Myers

July 15, 1911 – Jan. 22, 2003

Donald E. MYERS, 91, 525 S. Michigan St., Plymouth, died at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home.

Born in Culver to William J. and Daisy OYLER MYERS, he married Sylvia Irene POLLEY on Sept. 17, 1931 in Culver.

He moved from Rochester in 1938. He attended Rutland School and additional studies in the field of electronics. He first worked at Black and Bailey Hardware, Rochester, then Montgomery Ward, Plymouth, and John Meck Industries and Bendix Corp., South Bend, where he invented and improved production parts. He most recently worked at Hammel Motors.

He operated Myers Appliance Sales and Service, Plymouth, and enjoyed electronics and vintage radios. He was a member of the Indiana Historical Radio Society and Marshall and Fulton counties historical societies. He attended Rochester First Church of God and Plymouth Wesleyan Church.

Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Joyce E. PARSONS and husband Max Wayne, North Liberty; Janet L. BIXEL, Argos, and Judith A. BROWN and husband George, Punta Gorda, Fla.; 11 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Betty Jean MYERS, a sister, Edna PAQUETTE, and two brothers, Clarence and Milburn MYERS.

Funeral service is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Plymouth Wesleyan Church, 11203 S. Michigan St., with Rev. Robert BARDSMAN and Pastor Les KEPHART officiating. Burial will be in New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Memorials may be made to Plymouth Wesleyan Church.

Friday, January 24, 2003

Lois V. Crane

Aug. 28, 1917 – Jan. 23, 2003

Lois V. CRANE, 85, formerly of Waterhaven Apartments, Rochester, died at 8:05 p.m. Thursday at Life Care Center, Rochester.

Born in Clinton to Charles and May TEANY FENDER, she came to Rochester in 1992 from South Bend.

She was a secretary at Freeman & Speicer Auto Agency, South Bend, and a member and past president of American Legion Auxiliary Post 284, South Bend. She was a volunteer with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Rochester.

Survivors include one daughter, Judie HILDEBRAND and husband Dallas, LaBelle, Fla.; 14 grandchildren, including Vickie HEWLIN, South Bend, Janet COX, Rochester, Joyce GINTHER, Akron, Paul DAWSON Jr., Mishawaka, Tim DAWSON, Elkhart, and Jay HILDEBRAND, Kalamazoo, Mich.; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Preceding in death were her parents and special friend Harry KALAMJA.

Services are at 2 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Friends may call from noon until services at the funeral home.

Mary C. Lawson

Jan. 11, 1911 – Jan. 22, 2003

Mary C. LAWSON, 92, Mexico, died at 4:10 p.m. Wednesday at Howard Community Hospital, Kokomo.

Born in Naples, Italy to Michael and Ann ANDOLFI CESARANO, she married William F. LAWSON Sr. June 28, 1930, in Chicago, Ill. He died Feb. 14, 1981.

Mrs. Lawson worked at National Biscuit Co., Chicago, Ill., and retired from Torin, Rochester. She was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church, Peru, where she was in the Altar and Rosary Society and Daughters of Isabella.

Survivors include one son, William W. [LAWSON] Jr. and wife Roxanne, Kokomo; two daughters, Linda SPEAR and husband Melvin, Mexico, Ann Marie REED, Naples, Fla.; eight grandchildren, Michael, David and Danny REED, Anthony and Justin SPEAR, Terry and Kerrie LAWSON and Nichole MOORE; two stepgrandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother, Tony CESARANO, Los Angeles, Calif.; one sister, Ann BIELAWSKI, McHenry, Ill.

Preceding in death with her husband were her parents, one brother and five sisters.

Burial mass is at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Charles Catholic Church, Peru, with Rev. Francis I. KILCLINE III officiating. Burial will be at Plainview Cemetery, Macy. Friends may call from 4-6 p.m. today at Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, Peru. There will be a Rosary service at 5:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Charles Catholic School or Caring Hands Health Care Center.

Franklin G. Loudermilk

The following updated information has been received about Franklin G. LOUDERMILK, 52, 2099 N. Old U.S. 31, who died at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.

Survivors include Ronda CALHOUN COSBY, Raleigh, N.C.; three nieces, Lauren and Leslie WOOD, both of Akron, Ohio, and Corey CALHOUN, Raleigh, N.C.; and one brother-in-law, Dennis CALHOUN, Rochester.

He was preceded in death by his father on Feb. 7, 1994.

Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home. Visitation is 2 to 8 p.m. today or one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Gracie Belle Pierce

Gracie Belle PIERCE, 97, 2020 Main St., died at 9:10 p.m. Thursday at Hickory Creek of Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Saturday, January 25, 2003

Gracie Belle Pierce

April 23, 1905 – Jan. 23, 2003

Gracie Belle PIERCE, 97, 2020 S. Main St., died at 9:10 p.m. Thursday at Hickory Creek of Rochester.

Born in Hawkins County, Tenn. to James Floyd and Henrietta JONES COOK, she married James Francis PIERCE Sept. 12, 1926, in Rochester. He died Feb. 14, 1971.

Mrs. Pierce came to Rochester from Tennessee in 1920. She was a homemaker and member of First Baptist Church of Rochester.

Survivors include one daughter, Lola RIDDLE and husband Charles, Argos; 13 grandchildren, including Ron, Doug and Duane RIDDLE, Denise WILLIAMS, Lori CRAFT, Jon HILL and Christina HILL, all of the Rochester area; several great-grandchildren; one brother, Herman C. COOK, South Bend,; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding in death with her husband were her parents, one daughter, Carol HILL in 1985, and one son, Gene PIERCE in 1974.

Services are at 11 a.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Burial will be at Rochester IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home and one hour prior to services. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Historical Society or First Baptist Church, Rochester.

Monday, January 27, 2003

Beverly Davis

Beverly DAVIS, 70, died at 4:45 a.m. today at her 4108 N. Fulton County Road 100 West residence. Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Donald Joe Hendrickson

Former Rochester resident Donald Joe HENDRICKSON, 98, died Jan. 20 at his home in Leesburg, Fla.

He was the son of former residents Reuben B. and Vesta Ann HENDRICKSON.

Mr. Hendrickson graduated from Rochester High School in 1923 and earned a bachelor of science degree and a master of science degree in engineering from Purdue University.

Survivors include two daughters, Beverly STERLING, Birmingham, Ala., and Maisie

MEREDITH, Kerrville, Texas; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Preceding in death was his wife, also a former Fulton County resident, Frances BUNN HENDRICKSON.

Memorial services were held in Leesburg and burial will be at Richland Center Community Cemetery, Fulton County.

Velma I. Holloway

Jan. 15, 1922 – Jan. 25, 2003

Velma I. HOLLOWAY, 81, 202 S. Maple St., Akron, died at 2:40 a.m. Saturday at Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana, Fort Wayne.

Born in South Bend to Samuel O. and Lura M. SENFF, she married Wade L. HOLLOWAY Nov. 23, 1941, in Akron. He died March 4, 1996.

Mrs. Holloway worked at Topps Safety Apparel, Rochester, and was a seamstress. She was a member of Akron Church of the Brethren.

Survivors include two daughters, Patricia JONES and husband Ronald, Silver Lake, Debra TURNER and husband Jeffrey, Goshen; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother, Rex DAVIS, Elkhart.

Preceding in death with her husband were her parents, one sister and one brother.

Services are at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Akron Church of the Brethren with Rev. Erin HUIRAS officiating. Burial will be at Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Memorials may be made to Akron Church of the Brethren or Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana, 5910 Homestead, Ft. Wayne, IN 46814.

Dyann Phipps

Dyann BYERLINE PHIPPS, 62, Cadiz, Ky., formerly of Richland Center, died Sunday.

She is the mother of Jodi MILLER, Rochester. There will be a family gathering at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home, Hopkinsville, Ky.

Mary E. Rans

Sept. 14, 1920 – Jan. 24, 2003

Mary Ellen YOUNG RANS, 80, Lucerne, died at 7:40 p.m. Friday at Life Care Center, Rochester. Born in Kokomo to Seth and Cora M. ALEXANDER LOVE, she married Virgil Neil YOUNG May 10, 1943, in Indianapolis. He died Feb. 25, 1967. She married Ralph Dean RANS Dec. 2, 1967, in Mexico. He died Jan. 11, 1985.

Mrs. Rans retired from Redman’s Basket Factory, Peru. She was co-owner of Dinner Bell Market, Perrysburg.

Survivors include three stepsons, Jim RANS and wife Donna, Rochester, Richard RANS and wife Rose, Lucerne, Andrew J. YOUNG, Florida; three stepdaughters, Mary Jo TROYER, Decatur, Ill., Sara Pio, Kokomo, Wynema BREIDENBACK, Chula Vista, Calif.; several stepgrandchildren, stepgreat-grandchildren and stepgreat-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Clarence LOVE and wife Ann and Frances LOVE and wife Judy, all of Kokomo; one sister, Betty GLENDENNING, Kokomo; special friend, Jim MICHAEL, Lucerne; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews.

Preceeding in death with her husbands were two sisters.

Services were today at Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport. Rev. Mike CANTRELL officiated. Burial was at Crown Point Cemetery, Kokomo. Memorials may be made to Metea Baptist Church.

Bobby G. Rhodes

Jan. 22, 1931 – Jan. 25, 2003

Bobby Gene RHODES, 72, Star City, died at 9:58 a.m. Saturday at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis.

Born in Fulton County to John Porter and Luvilla BALLENGER RHODES, he married Nelda Mae LINES July 15, 1951, in Chesterton. She survives.

Mr. Rhodes attended Akron High School. He was a supervisor at the LaPorte district of the Indiana State Highway Department for 16 years, retiring in 1993. He owned and operated Bob’s Sonoco Service Station, East Gary, for 17 years.

Surviving with his wife, at home, are two daughters, Kathy M. MUSALL and husband Dennis, Walton, Vicky L. ROPP and husband Brian, Logansport; one son, Rick G. [RHODES] and wife Becky, Star City; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Nina CHAPMAN, Irene MILLER and Lorene SPICE and husband Don, all of Rochester; one brother, Dale [RHODES] and wife Vernice, Rochester; one sister-in-law, Marjorie RHODES, Rochester; one brother-in-law, Bill GILLESPIE, Silver Lake.

Preceding in death were his parents, infant daughter Rhonda Kaye [RHODES], two sisters, Emalene KINDIG and Selena GILLESPIE, and two brothers, Tommy and Porter RHODES.

No services or visitation are planned. Burial will be at Athens Cemetery.

Barbara J. Schwier

Sept. 30, 1930 – Jan. 25, 2003

Barbara Jean SCHWIER, 72, died at 8 a.m. Saturday at her 6180 E. Indiana 14 residence.

Born in Lafayette to Raymond and Pearl QUAINTANCE PONTIUS, she lived most of her life in Fulton County, coming from Lafayette.

Ms. Schwier was a quality control agent at Chamberlin Products, Akron, for 25 years and at Federal Mogul, Leiters Ford, for nine years. She was an organizer for Teamsters Union Local 414, Fort Wayne, and was a member of American Legion Auxiliary Post 36, Rochester, and the Women’s Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Culver. She was active with the Fulton County Democratic Women.

Survivors include a half foster sister, Frances “Faye” MELTON, at home; two daughters, Diana SHOEMAKER and husband Jerry, Akron, Sheryl “Sheri” WOODS, Rochester; five grandchildren; one great-grandaughter; one sister, Sharon J. PONTIUS, Rochester; one brother, Jerry D. PONTIUS, Lafayette.

Preceding in death were her parents.

Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Steve FLECK officiating. Burial will be at Athens Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hope Hospice.

Helen L. Annen Weller

Helen L. ANNEN WELLER, 87, 300 E. Fourth St., Waterhaven Apt. 3G, died at 6:08 p.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Tuesday, January 28, 2003

Beverly Davis

Aug. 12, 1932 – Jan. 27, 2003

Beverly Jean Sophia OGLE DAVIS, 70, died at 4:50 a.m. Monday at her residence at 4108 N. Fulton County Road 100 West.

Born in Hanna to Arthur William and Helen Ellen HAZEN HUNDT, she married Paul Lloyd OGLE Jan. 21, 1950, in Plymouth. They later divorced.

Mrs. Davis retired in 1993 from General Tire Corp., Wabash, after 35 years. She came to Rochester from Bremen in 1953. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, where she was in the Luther Ann’s, Women of the Moose Lodge 1107 and president of Rochester chapter of Parents Without Partners for 20 years.

Survivors include one daughter, Vicky RICHARD and husband Hugh, Rochester; two sons, Paul Douglas OGLE Sr., Rochester, and Jeffery Mark OGLE and wife Judy, Leesburg, Fla.; 10 grandchildren, Hugh D., Kristy, Adam and Toshia RICHARD, all of Rochester, Brian OGLE, Anderson, Paul Douglas OGLE Jr., Topeka, Erin OGLE, Louisville Ky., Jeffery M. OGLE Jr. and Mark OGLE, both of Rochester; five great-grandchildren; nine sisters, Delores OGLE, Rochester, Luella POWELL, Plymouth, Judy LOHAGEN and husband Dick, Pottstown, Penn., Carolyn COLBURN and husband David, Newark, Ohio, Barbara HARRINGTON and husband Steven and Tynna WALENGA and husband Mike, all of Bremen, Catherine GARZA and companion Mike, Lila HARMON and husband Bill, New Hope, Ky., Patricia IGELSKI and husband Raymond, Wabash; six brothers, Robert HUNDT, Richard HUNDT and wife Loretta and Paul HUNDT and wife Chris, all of Plymouth, William F. HUNDT and wife Donna, Bremen, George HUNDT, Illinois, and Francis HUNDT and wife Robbin, LaGrange.

Preceding in death were her parents, one son, Robert Lee OGLE in 1954, and one brother, Arthur HUNDT Jr.

Services are at 10 a.m. Friday at St. John Lutheran Church, 404 Jefferson St., with Rev. Jim WASMUTH officiating. Burial will be at Rochester IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, and one hour prior to services at the church. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association.

Steve Meier Sr.

Steve MEIER Sr., 52, Macy, died Monday at Woodlawn Hospital. Arrangements are pending at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.

Kenneth A. Norman

Jan. 17, 1926 – Jan. 26, 2003

Kenneth A. NORMAN, 77, died at 2:10 p.m. Sunday at his residence at 1950 E. Indiana 24, Wabash.

Born in Miami County to Jesse F. and Judel ALSPACH NORMAN, he married Frances L. STRANGE May 30, 1952, at Lagro United Methodist Church. She survives.

Mr. Norman taught high school math and business for 38 years at Lagro, Southwood and Northfield schools. He attended Calvary Chapel Worship Center, Wabash, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.

Surviving with his wife, at home, are five sons, Randy R.[NORMAN] and wife Linda, of Wilkinson, Gary [NORMAN] and wife Kristie, Wabash, Steve [NORMAN] and wife Brenda,

Brighton, Mich., Ed A. [NORMAN], Indianapolis, and Brian J. [NORMAN], Wabash; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four sisters, Martha WAGONER, Talma, Ruth BYRER, Mentone, Audra FOUTS, Sebring, Fla., Irene POWELL, Carpentersville, Ill.; three brothers, David [NORMAN], Macy, Roy [NORMAN] Warsaw, and Oran [NORMAN], Akron.

Preceding in death were his parents, four brothers and two sisters.

Services are at 10 a.m. Thursday at Calvary Chapel Worship Center, 619 N. Indiana 13, Wabash, with Rev. Stephen ECKART officiating. Burial will be at Lagro Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Home, Manchester Avenue Chapel, Wabash.

Wednesday, January 29, 2003

Carrie M. Arthur

Jan. 24, 1926 – Jan. 27, 2003

Carrie Mae ARTHUR, 77, Kokomo, died at 10:10 a.m. Monday at Waterford Place Health Campus, Kokomo.

Born in New London to Rev. J. Franklin and Hazel SHOOK ARTHUR, she graduated from Fulton High School in 1945 and Bob Jones University, Greenville, S.C., in 1955.

Miss Arthur was an apprentice pharmacist at Community Hospital, Indianapolis, and a member of First Baptist Church, Russiaville.

Survivors include three sisters, Betty COLEMAN and husband Paul, Zapata, Texas, Charlotte DIAL, Indianapolis, and Mary LOVELACE and husband Joseph, Russiaville; one aunt, Eva BUZZARD, Kokomo; 10 nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews.

Preceding in death were her parents.

Services are at 2 p.m. Sunday at Stout & Son Funeral Home, 200 E. Main St., Russiaville, with Rev. Ron DeGRAFF officiating. Burial will be at Barnett Cemetery, Kokomo. Friends may call from 3-7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Russiaville, Russiaville Ambulance Service or Bona Vista of Kokomo.

Pauline Meier

Pauline MEIER, 82, died at 11:50 p.m. Tuesday at Hickory Creek of Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Steven C. Meier Sr.

Nov. 15, 1950 – Jan. 27, 2003

Steven Craig MEIER Sr., 52, Macy, died at 5:20 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital.

Born in Sterling, Ill. to Milo James and Lavern Edith BOLLER MEIER, he married Vicki L. GULLETT Feb. 17, 1974, in Indianapolis. She survives.

Mr. Meier worked at Kokomo Grain, Amboy, and Norfolk & Western, Norfolk & Southern and Central Railroads. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.

Surviving with his wife, at home, are three sons, Steven Craig [MEIER] Jr., Joseph Arthur and Rickey Allen MEIER, all of Macy; three grandchildren, Kayla and Amber FRY and Stevie Nichole MEIER; one sister, Sandy BOWEN, Citra, Fla.; one brother, Carlton COVER, Macy.

Preceding in death were his father, Milo MEIER, his mother, Lavern MEIER COVER, and stepfather, Sunny COVER.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev. David

WELSH officiating. Burial will be at Westlawn Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

James E. Rose

James E. ROSE, 62, 3700 17th Road, Tippecanoe, died at 1:27 a.m. today at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Thursday, January 30, 2003

Ula Bradley

June 11, 1902 – Jan. 28, 2003

Ula BRADLEY, 100, died at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.

Born in Floyd County, Ky., to James and Reel FLANNERY TUSSEY, she married Green BRADLEY Feb. 15, 1919. He died Jan. 23, 1981.

Mrs. Bradley was a homemaker.

Survivors include two daughters, Barbara MILLER and husband Richard, Winona Lake, Sandy GROSSNICKLE and husband Roger, North Manchester; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 30 great-great-grandchildren.

Preceding in death with her husband were her parents, three sons, three daughters, one brother and two sisters.

Services were today at Delaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel. Rev. J.P. FREEMAN officiated. Burial was at South Whitley Cemetery.

Marjorie L. Fee

Aug. 25, 1932 – Jan. 28, 2003

Marjorie L. FEE, 70, died at 10:10 a.m. Tuesday at her Kokomo residence.

Born in Wayne Township to Richard Lester and Wilma Irene JOHNSTON ROUCH, she married Glenn Ray FEE March 31, 1956, in Grass Creek. He died Oct. 8, 1972.

A homemaker, she was a member of Family Worship Center, Kokomo, Howard County Extension Homemakers Choraliers, Fulton County Historical Society, Grass Creek United Methodist Church, 20th Century Extension Homemakers Club and Fulton County Extension Homemaker Chorus. She was a 1950 graduate of Grass Creek High School and a 1955 graduate of Purdue University.

Survivors include one daughter, Narda MOCK and husband Roger, Kokomo; two granddaughters, Heather MOCK, Kokomo, and Sarah MOCK, Terre Haute; three sisters, Wilma THOMAS and Janece HERROLD, both of Kewanna, Carita BROWN, Rochester; and one brother, Gerald ROUCH, Atlanta.

Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna chapel, with Rev. Pat BOUSUM officiating. Burial will be at Grass Creek Cemetery. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until time of service. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Historical Society or Family Worship Center, Kokomo.

Elaine Fugate Hill

Elaine FUGATE HILL, 67, Mentone, died at 12:15 a.m. today at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

James E. Rose

Nov. 25, 1940 – Jan. 29, 2003

James E. ROSE, 62, 3700 17B Road., Tippecanoe, died at 1:27 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.

Born in Hazard, Ky., to Ellis and Margaret ROBINSON ROSE, he married Beatrice HENSLEY July 6, 1990, in Argos. She survives.

Mr. Rose worked at Franklin Coach, Nappanee, and Travel Craft, Elkhart, for 30 years, and at Mid West Cable, Argos. He was a member of Church of Jesus Christ, Argos, and was an avid fisherman and gun collector.

Surviving with his wife, at home, are one daughter, Angela Marie ROSE, Bremen; one son, Rodney Charles ROSE, Bremen; three stepchildren, Sheila WAGERS and husband Enoch, Jackson, Ky., Wayne WRIGHT, Tippecanoe, Roger WRIGHT, South Bend; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Naomi MILES and husband Robert, Toledo, Ohio, Reatha TUCKER, Bristol; seven brothers, John [ROSE] and wife Wanda, New Mexico, Jerry [ROSE] and wife Bonnie, Crockett, Texas, Thomas [ROSE] and wife Wanda, Lovelady, Texas, William [ROSE] and wife Venda, Maynard and Frank [ROSE], all of Benton Harbor, Mich., and Carl [ROSE] and wife Christy, Bridgeman, Mich.

Preceding in death were his parents and one brother, Bobby Ray ROSE.

Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ, Argos, with Revs. Lloyd HOWARD and Ron HENSLEY officiating. Burial will be at Tippecanoe Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and one hour prior to services at the church. Memorials may be made to the church.

Friday, January 31, 2003

Florence E. ‘Betty’ Hoffman

Florence E. “Betty” HOFFMAN, 86, Winamac, died at 7:36 p.m. Thursday at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac. Arrangements are pending at Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Pauline Meier

Dec. 24, 1921 – Jan. 28, 2003

Pauline MEIER, 82 formerly of 4031 E. Fulton County Road 300 South, died at 11:50 p.m. Tuesday at Hickory Creek of Rochester.

Born in Matteson, Ill., to Paul and Stella SWINGENDORF MEIER, she came to Rochester in 1945 from Matteson. She was a homemaker and raised dogs.

Survivors include one niece, Nancy DUNNING, Lakewood, Colo.; three nephews, Norm MEIER, Newark, Ill., Paul MEIER, Munster, and Thomas MEIER, Christopher, Ill.

Preceding in death were her parents and one brother, Wilford MEIER in 1983.

No services are planned. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, handled arrangements.

Elaine Fugate Hill

Nov. 5, 1935 – Jan. 30, 2003

Elaine FUGATE HILL, 67, 105 E. Jackson St., Mentone, died at 12:15 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.

Born in Kosciusko County to Maurice E. and Cathern B. BLUE DUNNUCK, she married Thomas M. FUGATE in August 1961 in Mentone. He died April 22, 1984. She married Robert J. HILL July 17, 1992. He survives.

Mrs. Hill, a homemaker and an elementary school teacher, retired in 1997. She was a member of Mentone United Methodist Church and Daughters of the American Revolution. She was recording secretary at Bell Museum, Mentone, where she was a trustee and served on the founding committee. She was a 1953 Mentone High School graduate and a 1957 Manchester College graduate.

Surviving with her husband, at home, are one daughter, Beth PARE and husband Paul, Culver; one son, Mark FUGATE and wife Sarah, Carmel; five grandchildren, Elise, Arielle and Nicole PARE and Graham and Lydia FUGATE; two brothers, Kenneth DUNNUCK and wife June Eva, Jackson, Mich., Forst DUNNUCK and wife Louise, Etna Green.

Preceding in death with her first husband were her parents and one sister, Marilyn Jean DUNNUCK.

Services are at 10:30 a.m. Monday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Rev. Will LAWSON Sr. officiating. Burial will be at Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Mentone United Methodist Church, Bell Museum or Hope Hospice of Kosciusko County.

Saturday, February 1, 2003

[no obits]

Monday, February 3, 2003

Linda K. Hogan Federer

Sept. 10, 1954 – Jan. 23, 2003

Former Kewanna resident Linda K. HOGAN FEDERER, 48, Wolcott, died Jan. 23 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Lafayette.

Born in Hammond to Jack and Flo HOGAN, she married Joseph FEDERER. He survives.

Mrs. Federer farmed with her family. She grew up in Kewanna and attended school there.

Surviving with her husband, at home, are her parents, of Kewanna; one son, Jason, [FEDERER] Wolcott; one daughter, Kristen [FEDERER], Wolcott; one brother, Michael HOGAN, Kewanna; four sisters, Kathleen DEES, California, Wendy KELLY, West Lafayette, Alice WHITE, Winamac, and Janice GRAHAM, Kewanna.

Services were in Monon.

Florence E. ‘Betty’ Hoffman

July 15, 1916 – Jan. 30, 2003

Florence E. “Betty” HOFFMAN, 86, 422 S. Burson St., Winamac, died at 7:36 p.m. Thursday at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

Survivors include two daughters, Betty REINHOLD and Marge CONN, both of Winamac; four sons, Arthur and Dan [HOFFMAN], both of Winamac, Howard [HOFFMAN], Rochester, Tom [HOFFMAN], Ashboro, N.C.

Services were today at Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Gertrude M. Jacobs

Sept. 5, 1913 – Feb. 2, 2003

Gertrude M. JACOBS, 89, formerly of 2746 S. Wabash Road., died at 2 a.m. Sunday at Life Care Center, Rochester. Born in Norris, Tenn., to Calvin N. and Tennessee “Tennie” ADKINS MELTON, she married Carl JACOBS Sept. 30, 1937, in Wabash. He died March 8, 1975.

Mrs. Jacobs came to Fulton County in 1960 from Norris, Tenn. She was a homemaker and a licensed practical nurse. She attended Riverview Community Church, near Talma.

Survivors include one daughter, Willodean “Dean” McCALL and husband Jay, Rochester; one son, Jack JACOBS and wife Vickie, Rochester; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Albert MELTON, Anderson, Tenn.

Preceding in death with her husband were her parents, one great-grandson, Austin McCALL, one sister, Jessie MELTON, and infant brother, Ralph [MELTON], two half brothers, Bruce MELTON and Mack CARDEN.

Private graveside services will be held at Rochester IOOF Cemetery with Rev. Larry PYEATT officiating. No visitation is planned. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society, 1819 E. Indiana 14, Rochester, IN 46975.

Barbara M. Riemenschneider

March 19, 1928 – Jan. 30, 2003

Barbara M. RIEMENSCHNEIDER, 74, Lakeland, Fla., formerly of Logansport, died at 8:35 a.m. Thursday at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Lakeland, Fla.

Born in Royal Center to Clarence W. and Margaret FICKLE GOOD, she married William RIEMENSCHNEIDER in 1949. He died Jan. 3, 1969.

Mrs. Riemenschneider, retired in 1993 as a teacher for Logansport Community Schools. She taught at Fairview Elementary and Columbia Elementary schools. While a resident of Lakeland, Fla., she enjoyed the beach and ocean and remained a fervent Indiana University basketball fan. She was a graduate of Indiana University.

Survivors include daughters, Trish and Rick BEAULIEU and Julie and Jeffrey GREEN, all of Rochester, Randi STRONG, Lakeland, Fla.; four grandchildren, Bill RIEMENSCHNEIDER and wife Kelly, Indianapolis, Brittin BEAULIEU, Chesterfield, Mo., Erin BEAULIEU, Lakeland, Fla., and Chelsey RIEMENSCHNEIDER, Logansport; a great-granddaughter, Alexa RIEMENSCHNEIDER.

Preceding in death with her husband was one son, Mark [RIEMENSCHNEIDER].

Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at Kroeger Funeral Home, 711 E. Market St., Logansport, with Rev. Donald RUHL officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until time of service. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, American Heart Fund or the Humane Society.

Mildred L. Shippy

Sept. 6, 1910 – Feb. 1, 2003

Mildred L. SHIPPY, 92, Rochester, died at 6 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital. She had been ill two weeks.

Born in Boonville to John M. and Margaret BENNIE JOHNSON, she married Emmitt D. SHIPPY April 7, 1932, in Ligonier. He died March 28, 1984.

Mrs. Shippy, a homemaker, came to Rochester in 1984 from Kendallville, where she resided since 1975. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Rochester.

Survivors include one son, Stuart [SHIPPY] and wife Janet, Rochester; four daughters, Janis SWANK and husband Don, Kendallville, Betty CHAPMAN and husband Jerry, New Carlisle, Patricia WOLFF and husband Dorman, Elkhart, and Susan Kay WALTERS and husband Edward, South Bend; 16 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; one brother, Thomas M. JOHNSON, Kendallville.

Preceding in death was one sister, Lula Mae MILLARD.

Services are at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville, with Rev. David HOGSETT officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Grace United Methodist Church music department.

R. Wayne Smith

Feb. 22, 1922 – Jan. 31, 2003

Insurance man, civic leader Smith dies

Wayne SMITH, prominent civic leader and patriarch of Smith Sawyer Smith Insurance, died at his Lake Manitou home Friday.

Smith, 80, joined the Haskett and Jones Insurance Agency in 1949, and built it into one of the area’s leaders. It is now Smith Sawyer and Smith, where two of his three sons, Mart and Ron, [SMITH] his son-in-law, Jack SAWYER, and two grandchildren work.

Smith was involved in various community service and athletic organizations.

He was a past Rochester Chamber of Commerce president, past president and district director of Lions International and former 4-H Fair Board member. He helped form and charter the Fulton County United Way.

He was a 33rd Degree Mason and longtime Republican Party supporter.

He coached yourh baseball and basketball and was a high school and college basketball official throughout the north past of the state.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Afterwards, he attended Manchester College, an institution he was to support for the rest of his life. He and his wife, Virginia [SMITH], established a college scholarship fund for Fulton County students attending the college.

Manchester College recognized his gifts by naming the entrance gate to its outdoor athletic facilities for him.

Smith billed himself a poor farm boy from Macy when accepting the 1991 Community Service Award from the Rochester and Lake Manitou Chamber of Commerce.

“My utmost hope is to be able to, as a family and person, give back to the community the fulfillment and enjoyment I’ve had as part of the community,” he said during that awards ceremony. “I think this community is just the berries of a place to live.”

His son, Ron, received the Chamber service award last month. His son, Mart, has been president of the Rochester School Board for more than a decade. His daughter, Sandy [SAWYER], is a past president of the Fulton County Library board of trustees. His son, Terry [SMITH], built Rock Hollow Golf Course near Peru and is active in community affairs there.

R. Wayne SMITH, 80, died at 8:30 p.m. Friday at his 2009 Bessmore Park Road residence.

Born in Miami County to Benjamin and Emma WARD SMITH, he married Virginia V. BRYANT in January 1940. She survives.

Mr. Smith, a 1949 Manchester College graduate, joined Haskett and Jones Insurance Agency, now Smith, Sawyer & Smith Insurance in 1949 and moved to Rochester in 1953. Active in civic affairs throughout his career, he was president and district director of Lions International, president of Rochester Chamber of Commerce, received the Community Service Award in 1991, coached American Legion baseball, Buttermilk Bob’s basketball team and officiated high school and college basketball throughout northern Indiana 20 years. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Elks, Moose and Eagles lodges and the American Legion, all of Rochester, Lincoln Masonic Lodge, Macy, Orak and Mizpah Shrine and was a 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason. He was a Manchester College trustee and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He enjoyed Masonic work, raising horses, golf, bridge and St. Louis Cardinals baseball.

Surviving with his wife, at home, are one daughter, Sandra SAWYER and husband Jack, Rochester; three sons, Terry [SMITH] and wife Rebecca, Peru, Ron [SMITH] and wife Maureen and Mart [SMITH], all of Rochester; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one sister, Marjorie MILLER, Richmond; one brother, Harold [SMITH], Warsaw.

Preceding in death were his parents and one brother, Benjamin.

Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Grace United Methodist Church, Rochester, with Rev. Rick TAYLOR officiating. Burial will be at IOOF Cemetery, Rochester. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. today at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, where a Masonic service will be at 8 p.m., and one hour prior to services at the church. Memorials may be made to Hope Hospice of Fulton County.

Mary E. Troutman

March 19, 1910 – Jan. 31, 2003

Mary Elizabeth TROUTMAN, 92, Twin Falls, Idaho, died at 5 a.m. Friday at Sunbridge Care Center, Twin Falls.

Born in Kewanna to Hal P. and Elizabeth BARNETT TROUTMAN, she was a 1928 Kewanna High School graduate and attended business college in Chicago.

She was a clerk, agent and underwriter, among other jobs, at All State Insurance, which was in business only two years when she began. As promotions came and the company grew, she moved from Chicago to Philadelphia, to New York and back to Indianapolis for 15 years before retiring in 1975. She attended Catholic church.

Survivors include one brother, Charlie and wife Betty, MURTAUGH, Idaho; adopted sister, Ruthie SHAFFER, Rochester; four nieces, Nancy WERNER, Carmel, Barbara PELL and Merle, Lapel, Marigene STONE and husband Stephen, Monroe, Mich., Trudy HANEY, Akron; two nephews, Terry TROUTMAN and wife Darlene, Kewanna, Tim TROUTMAN, Leiters Ford; 13 great-nieces and nephews; several great-great-nieces and nephews.

Preceding in death were three brothers, Dennis, Omer and Joe TROUTMAN.

Services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with Rev. Stephen STONE officiating. Burial will be at Barnett Cemetery, Kewanna. Friends may call from noon until time of service. Memorials may be made to Barnett Cemetery.

Norma J. Vance

Oct. 26, 1914 – Feb. 1, 2003

Norma Jean VANCE, 88, 521 W. Fourth St., died Saturday at Life Care Center, Rochester. She had been in failing health two years.

Born in Chicago, Ill., to Kenneth and Marguerite DENVER HOGLE, she married Glenn VANCE July 16, 1942, in South Dakota. He died in 1963.

Mrs. Vance came to Rochester in the summer of 1996 from Winston-Salem, N.C. She retired in 1971 as chief executive officer of Perfection Mica Corp., Bensenville, Ill., and was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester, Women’s Auxiliary of the Eagles Lodge 852 and was a lover of animals, a sports car enthusiast and was actively involved with political issues.

Survivors include two daughters, Bobbee VANCE, Rochester, Joyce Ann VANCE, Fort Wayne; one son, Rick [VANCE] and wife Debbie, Rochester; six grandchildren, Bethany MONAHAN, Brooke CYGNAR, Edward Vance VICTOR, Kelley CASEY, Derrick and Courtney VANCE; two great-grandchildren, Gage and Hunter CYGNAR.

Services are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester, with Father Joseph JACOB officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Evanston, Ill. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Humane Society or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Tuesday, February 4, 2003

Cody N. Erickson

Aug. 19, 1994 – Feb. 2, 2003

Cody N. ERICKSON, 8, 10772 King Rd., Plymouth, died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Born in South Bend to Gregg and Kelly HIATT ERICKSON, he was a first grader at Washington Elementary School, Plymouth, and a member of Sunrise Chapel.

Surviving with his parents are one sister, Danielle [ERICKSON] and one brother, Gregory II [ERICKSON], both at home; paternal grandparents Bernard Jr. and Jan ERICKSON, Bremen; great-grandmother, Florence ERICKSON, Walkerton; maternal great-grandparents Phillip and Shirley HIATT, Plymouth.

Preceding in death was his grandmother, Lois ERICKSON.

Services are at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Sunrise Chapel, Plymouth, with Rev. Rustin KRAPTL officiating. Burial will be at Morris Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Van Gilder Funeral Home, 300 W. Madison St., Plymouth, and one hour prior to services at the church. Memorials may be made to Washington Elementary School, 1500 Lake Ave., Plymouth, IN 46563.

Franklin Gross

Franklin GROSS, 55, 4330 N. Fulton County Road 750 West, died at 8:20 p.m. Monday at Hickory Creek of Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna.

Dorothy M. Kirk

Dorothy M. KIRK, 57, Culver, died at 10:42 a.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna.

Wednesday, February 5, 2003

Franklin Gross Sr.

Aug. 18, 1947 – Feb. 3, 2003

Franklin GROSS Sr., 55, 9880 W. Erie Dr., died at 8:20 p.m. Monday at Hickory Creek of Rochester.

Born in Plymouth to Lewis and Viola SNYDER GROSS, he married Karen MEFFORD April 9, 2001, in Rochester. She survives.

Mr. Gross was a fiberglass worker at Maax Midwest, Bremen.

Surviving with his wife, at home, are three sons, Franklin [GROSS] Jr., Rochester, Marc [GROSS], Inwood, and Shane [GROSS] South Bend; five daughters, Autie GRAHAM, North Liberty, Dawn KUNTZ, Plymouth, Crystal RAMIREZ, South Bend, Marie GROSS, Kentucky, and Loretta GROSS, Rochester; 20 grandchildren; his mother, South Bend; three brothers, Lee Roy [GROSS], Walkerton, David [GROSS], Leiters Ford, Dale [GROSS], Kentucky; five sisters, Shirley BEAN, Mishawaka, Mary KRICK and Barbara FISHER, both of Plymouth, Janet BOYER, South Bend, and Linda JOHNSON, Arizona.

Preceding in death were two brothers.

Services are at 2 p.m. Thursday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel, with Rev. Todd WILSON officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

D. Marie Kirk

Dec. 27, 1945 – Feb. 3, 2003

D. Marie KIRK, 57, Culver, died at 10:42 a.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital.

Survivors include husband Robert W. [KIRK], at home; six daughters, Kathy NAVARRETTE, Midland, Texas, Glenda KIRK, Hawesville, Ky., Sharon SCHLEMMER, Warsaw, Cindy CLINGLER, W. College Corner, Candy WEAVER, Monterey, and Bobbie Kaye EDMONSON, Kewanna; two sons, Tom CHUMLEY, Houston, Texas, and Jim CHUMLEY, Winamac; three sisters, Maxine ROBBINS, Knox, Rosie NICHOLS, Biloxi, Miss., and Linda RUSSELL, Wheatfield.

Services are at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

James G. Schipper

May 17, 1936 – Feb. 3, 2003

James G. SCHIPPER, 66, 486 N. Comstock St., Wabash, died at 1:50 p.m. Monday at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne.

Born in Akron to Albert and Hazel BEHNEY SCHIPPER, he married Patricia SNOW July 27, 1956, in North Manchester. She survives.

Mr. Schipper retired in 1999 from E&B Paving, Rochester, where he was a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of Wabash Hanna Masonic Lodge and International Union of Operating Engineers 103, Kokomo. He was owner and operator of Schipper Asphalt Sealing, Wabash, and worked for McMahon O’Connor Construction, Rochester. He was involved in construction more than 40 years.

Surviving with his wife, at home, are two daughters, Monica COON and husband Kevin and Stacy JAMERSON, all of Wabash; five grandchildren, Jamie and Joshua COON, Dustin SCHIPPER, Blake and Matthew JAMERSON, all of Wabash; one great-grandson, Trey COON, Wabash; one brother, Leon [SCHIPPER] and wife Betty, Akron; two sisters, Betty

KOTTERMAN, Phoenix, Ariz., and Mary SHOCK, Tempe, Ariz.

Preceding in death were his parents, three brothers and one sister.

Services are at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Manchester Avenue Chapel, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Rev. Danny BOONE officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Jerry L. Shelton

April 6, 1951 – Jan. 4, 2003

Jerry Lee SHELTON, 51, 300 Rodgers St., Gaffney, S.C., died Tuesday at Upstate Carolina Medical Center.

Born in Peru to Lonnie SHELTON and Jean Williams CHIVINGTON, he married Margaret CHARVONNEAU. She survives.

Mr. Shelton was a retired machinist.

Surviving with his wife, at home, are his father and stepmother, Lonnie and Judy SHELTON, Rochester; his mother, Jean CHIVINGTON, Mesa, Ariz.; two sons, David [SHELTON], Berlin, Germany, and Garrett [SHELTON] and wife Maria, Gaffney, S.C.; one brother, T.J. [SHELTON] and wife Chris, Rochester; one sister, Kathy KAISER, Apache Junction, Ariz.; two grandsons, Brandon SHELTON, Berlin, Germany, and David SHELTON, Gaffney, S.C.

Services are at 11 a.m. Friday at Shuford-Hatcher Funeral Home, Gaffney, S.C. A memorial service will be held in Rochester at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Foundation through Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, 1101 Jefferson St., Rochester, IN 46975.

Thursday, February 6, 2003

Jazmin R. King

Jan. 10, 2003 - Feb. 4, 2003

Jazmin Renee KING, 25 days, died at 3:25 p.m. Tuesday at Riley Children’s Hospital, Indianapolis.

Survivors include her parents, Cherri RIALE and Travis KING, Monterey; maternal grandparents, Andrew and Charlotte RIALE, Argos; paternal grandparents Lonnie and Debbie KING, Monterey; great-grandparents, Iley and Evelyn RILEY, Plymouth, Halton and Lula FORTSON, Columbus, Ga., Juanita JACKSON, Gary, and Bonnie and Don WHITESELL, Bradenton, Fla.; great-great-grandparent Ore WATSON, Magnolia, Ark. one brother, Kia RIALE and one sister, Victoria RIALE, both at home.

Services are at 2 p.m. Sunday at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver. Burial will be at Riverside Memorial Cemetery, Monterey. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the family.

Dorothy M. Mitchell

April 4, 1924 - Feb. 5, 2003

Dorothy M. MITCHELL, 78, 433 E. 18th St., died at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday at Hickory Creek of Rochester.

Born in Walkerton to Frank P. and Marjorie ROSS ULLERY, she married Howard E. MITCHELL Sept. 20, 1942, in Hammond. He survives.

Mrs. Mitchell was a Plymouth, Tyner and Rochester resident all of her life. She attended Tyner and Teegarden schools and graduated from Lincoln High School, Plymouth, with the class of 1942. She worked at Morris Dime Store 10 years and in Lord’s Dress Shop for four years, both businesses in Plymouth.

She enjoyed playing the guitar, organ and piano. She was a member of Blissful Church of the Brethren. She will be remembered for her devotion and love for her family. Her family was everything to her. She loved being with them and always wanted her grandchildren around her.

Surviving with her husband of 60 years are two daughters, Connie Lou MITCHELL, Rochester, and Sharon K. WILLYERD and husband Ed, Lakeland, Fla.; one son, Monte D. MITCHELL, Rochester; nine grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and one sister, Lelah L. HENDRY, North Manchester.

Preceding in death were her parents and two brothers, Lester and Raymond ULLERY.

Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, with Rev. Glen MITCHELL officiating. Burial will be at New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or American Lung Association.

Ed Powlen

May 28, 1953 - Feb. 4, 2003

Ed POWLEN, 49, 570 Juniper Rd., Bremen, died at 10:20 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, after battling cancer.

Born in Logansport to Robert and Joyce RENTSCHLER POWLEN, he married Lori JOHANSON July 15, 1994. She survives.

Mr. Powlen moved to the Bremen area in 1992. A 1972 Caston High School graduate, he worked at Hop Cap, Bremen, for 15 years and currently at Covermaster, Elkhart. He was co-owner of Trans Truk, Inc.

Surviving with his wife, at home, are his mother, Kewanna; three sons, Aaron [POWLEN], South Bend, Ryan [POWLEN], Mishawaka, and Brad [POWLEN], Star City; one step-daughter, Liza JACKSON, Rochester; one step=-son, Joshua LOVELACE, Mishawaka; two sisters, Sue WALTERS, Carmel, LuAn CONNOR, Kewanna; two brothers, Jay and Phil [POWLEN], both of Kewanna; three step-grandchildren.

Precedig in death was his father on Dec. 22, 2002.

Services are at 11 a.m. Friday at Mishler Funeral Home, Bremen, with Rev. George HAPNER officiating. Burial will be at Bremen Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Friday, February 7, 2003

Bruce Reed

Aug. 22, 1949 – Feb. 6, 2003

Bruce REED, 53, 661 S. County Road 900 East, Akron, died at 4:35 a.m. Thursday at Hickory Creek of Rochester.

Survivors include two brothers, Clyde and George [REED], both of Akron.

Services will be private and there is no visitation. Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, is in charge of arrangements.

Saturday, February 8, 2003

Helen U. Federer

May 26, 1923 - Feb. 6, 2003

Helen U. FEDERER, 79, Wolcott, died at 1:30 a.m. Thursday at the Monticello Assisted Living and Healthcare Center, Monticello. Survivors include one daughter, Janice BROOKS, Wolcott, two sons, John FEDERER and Ed FEDERER, both of Wolcott, three sisters, Rita CHAPMAN, Winamac, Wilma KOEBCKE, Rensselaer, and Anna FLOHR, Ft. Wayne, and seven grandchildren. Services are at 11 a.m. Monday at the Sacrd Heart Catholic Church, Remington. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday.

John Hollar

John HOLLAR, 89, 8232 E. 16th Road, Argos, died Friday at 4:15 p.m. at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Monday, February 10, 2003

Gloria A. Edwards

Nov. 7, 1948 – Feb. 8, 2003

Gloria A. EDWARDS, 54, 11548 W. South Park Rd., Kewanna (Lake Bruce), formerly of Gary, died at 8 p.m. Saturday at her residence.

Born in Gary to Audley and Maxine HINES SKINNER, she married Daniel K. EDWARDS Nov. 17, 1984, in Gary. He survives.

Mrs. Edwards retired from R & L Department Store, Gary, where she was a seamstress. She was a member of Kewanna First Baptist Church and the Calumet High School Class of 1967.

Surviving with her husband, at home, are one brother, Aaron SKINNER, Gary; and one sister, Jany FLUD, Gary.

Preceding in death were her parents.

Services are at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel, with Rev. John COCHRAN officiating. Friends may call from 3 p.m. until time of service Tuesday at the funeral home.

John K. Hollar

Aug. 29, 1913 – Feb. 7, 2003

John K. HOLLAR, 89, 8232 E. 16th Rd., Argos, died at 4:15 p.m. Friday at Pilgrim Manor, Plymouth.

Survivors include one daughter, Melba HAMMAN, Argos; six sons, Richard, Lowell, William, James and Carl [HOLLAR], all of Argos, and Harvey [HOLLAR], Mishawaka; and one brother, LaVern [HOLLAR], Etna Green.

Services are at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Bruce LENZ officiating. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home and one hour prior to services. Memorials may be made to Marshall County Hospice.

Frances M. Morris

Feb. 13, 1909 – Feb. 8, 2003

Frances M. MORRIS, 93, 374 Madison Ave., Peru, died at 9:15 a.m. Saturday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Peru.

Survivors include one son, Stanley SISK, Peru; and one daughter, Jackquine MADISON, Tennessee.

No services are planned. Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru, is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Phend

Robert PHEND, 74, died at 8:45 p.m. Sunday at his residence at 10013 16th Rd., Argos.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Cheryl Grossman Tew

Jan. 13, 1952 – Feb. 8, 2003

Cheryl GROSSMAN TEW, 51, 17092 Old U.S. 31, Argos, died at 12:45 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. She had suffered from Lupus disease for three and one-half years.

Born in Rochester to Dale and Delores MILLER GROSSMAN, she married Wayne TEW June 24, 1973, at Tippecanoe Community Church. He survives.

Mrs. Tew returned to Argos in 2002, after living in Alvarado, Texas, for 17 years. A 1970 Argos High School graduate, she was a secretary at Alcon Laboratories, Fort Worth, Texas, for four years, at Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, Ill., for five years, at General Dynamics, Fort Worth, Texas, for seven years, and she was a homemaker. She was a member of Thompson Baptist Church, Alvarado, Texas.

Surviving with her husband, at home, are her parents, of Argos; one son, Mark W. [TEW], Irving, Texas, four sisters, Kandi S. DUNHAM and husband Kevin, Argos, Pamela K. BUESKING and husband Paul, Kokomo, Robin L. REICHARD and husband David, Warsaw, and Jodi A. GROSSMAN, Elwood; two brothers, Bruce A. GROSSMAN and wife Joanne, New Ross, and Roger D. GROSSMAN and wife Holly, Winona Lake; seven nieces and three nephews.

Services are at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Tippecanoe Community Church with Rev. Ken TODD officiating. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and one hour prior to services at the church. Memorials may be made to the Baptist Children’s Home, Valparaiso.

Paul N. Shaffer

April 27, 1935 – Feb. 8, 2003

Paul N. SHAFFER, 67, 580 E. Second St., Peru, died Saturday at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.

Survivors include his wife, Edith LESLIE SHAFFER, at home; one daughter, Julie WALKER, Peru; three sons, Kenneth [SHAFFER], Peru, Michael [SHAFFER], Amboy, and Nick [SHAFFER], Osceola; one brother, Robert [SHAFFER], Mexico; one sister, Nancy NOONAN, Rochester.

Services are at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru, with Rev. Steve FLECK officiating. Burial will be at Marion National Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Tuesday, February 11, 2003

Lillian A. Cunningham

Jan. 28, 1908 – Feb. 10, 2003

Lillian A. CUNNINGHAM, 95, 1429 College Ave., died at 12:20 p.m. Monday at Hickory Creek of Rochester, where she had been a patient. She was in failing health one month.

Born in Union County, Tenn., to Richard J. and Rose Ann COLVIN GRAVES, she married Walter A. CUNNINGHAM in February 1949 at Burton United Methodist Church. He died in June, 1976.

Mrs. Cunningham, a homemaker, was a member of Burton United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women, both of Rochester, and she and her late husband had been very active in the former Akron Jonah Club, where she was a member more than 20 years. She was a Rochester resident for 70 years, coming from Kokomo.

Survivors include three daughters, Velma SMITH and husband Donald, LaPorte, Mary R. HILL and husband Bill, Peru, Martha A. SLAYBAUGH and fiancee Dean EAKRIGHT, Rochester; one son, William E. DAGUE and wife Dorothy, Kokomo; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; two half brothers, Lyle and Larry BROCK, both of Florida.

Preceding in death with her husband were her parents, one daughter, Juanita DAGUE, one son, Richard DAGUE, one sister, Juanita McKEE, and two brothers, Troy FRANKLIN and Leroy GRAVES.

Services are at 11 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Will LAWSON officiating. Burial will be at Citizens Cemetery, Rochester. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Burton United Methodist Church.

Robert “Bill” Phend

May 28, 1928 – Feb. 9, 2003

Robert “Bill” PHEND, 74, died at 8:45 p.m. Sunday at his residence at 10013 16th Rd., Argos.

Survivors include his wife, Harriet Irene EPPERT PHEND, Goshen; four daughters, Brenda G. VAUGHAN, Middlebury, Vicky L. SNYDER, Bourbon, Cynthia J. BRAUNEKER, Beaver Dam Lake, Pamela K. PHEND, Maurrice, Mich.; two sons, Robert W. [PFEND] Jr., Waco, Texas, and Jim A. [PFEND] Plymouth; and two sisters, Betty STROUDER and Marilyn J. FETTERS, both of Nappanee.

There will be a gathering at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Jim Phend residence, 7300 Queen Rd., Plymouth. Burial at sea will be held at a later date. Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, is in charge of arrangements.

Wednesday, February 12, 2003

Delores M. Ogle

March 12, 1934 – Feb. 12, 2003

Delores Mae OGLE, 68, died at 12:21 a.m. Wednesday at her 1601 Monroe St. residence following a short illness.

Born in Hanna to Arthur William and Helen Ellen HAZEN HUNDT, she married John C. OGLE Jan. 21, 1950, in Plymouth. He died July 28, 1984.

Mrs. Ogle was a Fulton County resident for 52 years, coming here from the Bremen area in Marshall County. She retired in 1986 after 22 years at General Tire Corp., Wabash. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rochester, where she was active in the Luther Ann’s. She was also a member of the Women of the Moose Lodge 1107, Rochester, and the United Steelworkers Union Local 626, Wabash.

Survivors include one son, Donald J. [OGLE] and wife Jean, Rochester; five daughters, Carole L. DALE and Doris Jean JACKSON, Gloria D’AMICO and husband Donald and Julie LEHMAN and husband Shane, all of Rochester, and Sandra Kay BAHNEY and husband Dennis, Sharpsville; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; eight sisters, Louella POWELL, Plymouth, Judy LOHAGEN and husband Dick, Pottstown, Penn., Carolyn COLBURN and husband David, Newark, Ohio, Barbara HARRINGTON and husband Steve, Bremen, Tynna WALENGA and husband Mike, Bremen, Catherine GARZA and companion Mike, Plymouth, Lila HARMON and husband Bill, New Hope, Ky., and Patricia IGELSKI and husband Raymond, Wabash; six brothers, Robert HUNDT, Richard HUNDT and wife Loretta, all of Plymouth, William F. HUNDT and wife Donna, Bremen, George HUNDT, of Illinois, Paul HUNDT and wife Chris, Plymouth, and Francis HUNDT and wife Robbin, LaGrange.

Preceding in death with her husband were her parents, one sister, Beverly Jean DAVIS, Jan. 27, 2003, and one brother, Arthur HUNDT Jr.

Services are at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rochester, with Rev. Jim WASMUTH officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Zion Cemetery, southeast of Rochester. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, or one hour prior to services at the church. The family requests memorials be made to Hope Hospice of Fulton County or the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Thursday, February 13, 2003

Olive L. Shidler

Olive L. SHIDLER, 88, formerly of Kewanna, died at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at her daughter’s Chicago, Ill., residence.

Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna.

Shirley A. Yakym

Oct. 6, 1934 – Feb. 11, 2003

Shirley A. YAKYM, 68, of York Rd., South Bend, died Tuesday at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend.

Survivors include her husband, Rudy YAKYM Sr., at home, five sons, Rudy [YAKYM] Jr., South Bend, Chuck and Steve [YAKYM], both of Mishawaka, Frank [YAKYM], South Bend, and James [YAKYM] Sr., Honolulu, Hawaii; one daughter, Victoria J. ALEXY, South Bend; one brother, Leonard KLINE, San Ramon, Calif.; three sisters, Carol CARTER, Elkhart, Delores ROUNDS and Marlene GRUDZINSKI, both of Mishawaka.

Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at New Life Baptist Church. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Highway, Osceola.

Sharon K. “Kathy” Pritchett-Giles

Jan. 29, 1956 – Feb. 11, 2003

Sharon Kathleen “Kathy” PRITCHETT-GILES, 47, 308 Apple St., Argos, died at 5:22 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth, as a result of chronic heart problems.

Born in Plymouth to Arnold M. Sr. and Dorothy R. REYNOLDS RHOADS, she graduated from Plymouth High School in 1975.

She was a cook at the highly regarded Grandma’s Kitchen, Argos, for approximately two years. Previously, she had worked for more than 10 years at Ristance, Argos. She was a dedicated mother and enjoyed baking, making many goodies for her family and friends. Her specialties were cinnamon rolls and crescent rolls, hot out of the oven. She liked watching movies and spending as much time as possible with her children, playing games and having good times.

She was a long-time member of Tiosa Brethren Church. In Plymouth she attended

Plymouth Baptist Church.

She is survived by one daughter, Ashley PRITCHETT, Roch-ester, and one son, Christopher GILES, Argos; two brothers, Arnold M. RHOADS and wife Pat, Plymouth, and Dennis A. RHOADS and wife Amy, South Bend; one sister, Mary Ellen ROBERTSON, Wellsley, Mass.; one aunt, Winnie POWELL, Naples, Fla.; and seven nieces and nephews and two cousins.

Preceding in death were her parents and one brother, Paul Lee RHOADS.

Services are at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home. 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, with Rev. Richard GRILLEY, assistant pastor of Plymouth Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be at New Oakhill Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Pregnancy Care Center or to a trust fund established for her children.

Friday, February 14, 2003

Alma L. Schell

Aug. 20, 1914 – Feb. 13, 2003

Alma Lou SCHELL, 88, Wynnfield Crossing, formerly of 2298 E. 300 North, Rochester, died at 12:55 p.m. Thursday at Hickory Creek of Rochester.

Born in Logansport to Gerry and Elizabeth KETTERING KNOWLTON, she married Vernon SCHELL June 1, 1937, in Logansport. He died June 8, 2001.

Mrs. Schell was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and Order of the Eastern Star, both of Rochester. She was a former secretary for Rochester attorney James O. Wells.

Survivors include two sisters, Lois ZECH, Grand Rapids, Mich., and Alice WHITE and husband Jack, Cedar Springs, Mich.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceding in death with her husband were her parents and one brother, Robert KNOWLTON.

Services are at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. John Lutheran Church with Rev. Jim WASMUTH officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Logansport. Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, and one hour prior to services at the church. Memorials may be made to St. John Lutheran Church.

Olive L. Shidler

Feb. 14, 1914 – Feb. 12, 2003

Olive L. SHIDLER, 88, formerly of Kewanna, died at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday at her daughter’s Chicago, Ill., residence.

Born in White County to George and Leona GOSS COCHRAN, she married Darl E. SHIDLER May 9, 1933, in Crown Point. He died Dec. 20, 1996.

Mrs. Shidler, a homemaker, was a member of Kewanna Baptist Church. She liked working in her garden.

Survivors include one daughter, Darlene BIRD, Chicago, Ill.; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mable GEISLER, Kewanna, Edna CONRAD, Monticello, and Myrtle FITZ, Peru.

Preceding in death with her husband were one brother and two sons.

Services are at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel, with Rev. John COCHRAN officiating. Burial will be at Rochester IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home and from 10 a.m. Sunday until time of service. Memorials may be made to Kewanna Baptist Church.

Saturday, February 15, 2003

Alma L. Schell

Aug. 20, 1914 - Feb. 13, 2003

An Eastern Star Service will be held for Alma L. SCHELL, 88, Wynnfield Crossing, formerly of 2298 E. 300 North, Rochester, who died at 12:55 p.m. Thursday at Hickory Creek of Rochester, at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Services are at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. John Lutheran Church with Rev. Jim WASMUTH officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Logansport. Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home and one hour prior to services at the church. Memorials may be made to St. John Lutheran Church.

Monday, February 17, 2003

Dale A. “Steve” Milliser

Aug. 15, 1921 – Feb. 16, 2003

Dale A. “Steve” MILLISER, 81, 2354 Westside Dr., died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday at Life Care Center, Rochester.

Born in Fulton County to Surph and Cora BRUCE MILLISER, he married Madge CARR on Jan. 31, 1947, at St. John Lutheran Church, Rochester. She survives.

Mr. Milliser worked for Nickel Plate Railroad and was a carpenter. He was a U.S. Marine Corp. veteran of World War II, having served in the South Pacific Theater as a gunner aboard a B-24. He was a member of Odd Fellows Lodge, Eagles Lodge, Manitou Moose Lodge and American Legion, all of Rochester.

Surviving with his wife, at home, are one son, John [MILLISER] and wife Linda, Rochester; two granddaughters, Amy MILLER and husband Gavin, Goshen, and Andrea MILLISER, Rochester.

Preceding in death were his parents, one brother and two sisters.

Services are at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Joseph JACOB officiating. Burial will be at Rochester IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home and one hour prior to services. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, both Rochester posts. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Mental Health Association.

Tuesday, Febriary 18, 2003

Juanita V. Fox

Nov. 2, 1912 – Feb. 16, 2003

Juanita V. FOX, 90, Plymouth, died at 12:50 p.m. Sunday at Our Lady of Peace, South Bend.

No services are planned. Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, is in charge of arrangements.

Norma M. Wagoner

Aug. 8, 1936 – Feb. 17, 2003

Norma Marie WAGONER, 66, 16925 W. Lincoln Highway, Plymouth, died at 3:50 a.m. Monday at Walnut Creek Nursing Home, Plymouth.

Survivors include her husband, Cleon A. [WAGONER], at home; five daughters, Vonda OLSON, Marie PRICE and Londa BACA, all of Plymouth, Ronda MILLER, Goshen, and Rinda NETTROUER, Argos; one son, Cleon A. [WAGONER], Culver; her mother, Marie ROBBINS, Plymouth; one sister, Lena “Toge” NEWMAN, Florida; two brothers, Norman and Joe ROBBINS, both of Plymouth.

Services are at 10 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Herb HIATT officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home and one hour prior to services.

Wednesday, February 19, 2003

Betty L. Utter Francis

Nov. 27, 1935 – Feb. 16, 2003

Betty Lorraine UTTER FRANCIS, 67, 116 W. Center St., Burket, died at 11:30 p.m. Sunday at Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis.

Survivors include husband, John W. [FRANCIS], at home; two daughters, Pam SHERWOOD, North Manchester, Sandy ADAMS, Salem, Ohio; three sons, Robert and Shawn [FRANCIS], both of Rochester, and Bill [FRANCIS], Syracuse; one stepson, Bryon [FRANCIS], North Manchester.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Cook’s Chapel, Warsaw. No visitation is planned.

Thursday, February 20, 2003

Richard Pontius

July 19, 1930 – Feb. 14, 2003

Richard PONTIUS, 72, died at approximately 10:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at his residence at 12495 N. Kosciusko County Road 700 West, Lot 2, Silver Lake.

Survivors include five brothers, Lawrence [PONTIUS], Sturgis, Mich., Omar [PONTIUS], Wabash, Robert and Russell [PONTIUS], both of Warsaw, and Paul [PONTIUS], Silver Lake.

Services will be conducted at a later date. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements,

Betty Roberson

March 24, 1921 – Feb. 19, 2003\

Betty [ROBERSON], 81, 2 Chase Park, Logansport, died at 6:32 a.m. Wednesday at Logansport Memorial Hospital.

Survivors include two sons, James W. [ROBERSON], Logansport, Gary D., [ROBERSON] Mishawaka; one daughter, Linda L. DYSON, North Manchester; one half brother, Oliver WADE, Delphi; stepbrother, Joseph LANE, Fountaintown; five stepsisters, Dorothy SHULY, of Indiana, May BROWN, Logansport, Mary Jane PETERSON, Rensselaer, Olive WADE, Carmel, and Nancy BERRY, Royal Center.

Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at Fisher Funeral Chapel, 1801 Chase Rd., Logansport. Friends may call one hour prior to services.

Friday, February 21, 2003

Bernard J. Peters

Bernard J. PETERS, 85, 158 S. Kosciusko County Road 800 West, Warsaw, died at 1:10 a.m. today at Peabody Retirement Community.

Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Saturday, February 22, 2003

Bernard J. Peters

Jan. 25, 1918 - Feb. 21, 2003

Bernard J. PETERS, 85, 158 S. Kosciusko County Road 800 West, Warsaw, died at 1:10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2003, at Peavody Retirement Community, North Manchester.

Born Jan. 25, 1918, to Anthony and Aleda LUCASSEN PETERS in Didam, Netherlands, he married Johanna R. MENTING, on April 27, 1949 at Keynbord, Netherlands. She survives at home.

He moved to this area in 1949 from the Netherlands. He was a dairy farmer. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Warsaw, and the Moose Lodge. He was with the Dutch Cavalry. He became a United States citizen in 1954.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Ted (Mary) SHOEMAKER, North Webster; Mrs. Rich (Eileen) BRADFORD, North Manchester, and Mrs. Fritz (Diana) MILLER, Madison, Wisconsin; four sons, Anthony G. PETERS, Chester, W Va., Gary PETERS, Indianapolis, Darryl and wife Deb PETERS, Warsaw, Ronald J. PETERS, Warsaw; fifteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Ann CORNELESEN, Didam, Netherlands; two brothers, Gerrit and Antoon PETERS, both of Didam, Netherlands. He was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers.

An 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, Feb. 24, 2003, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Warsaw with Monsignor James J. WOLF officiating. Visitation is 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at King Memorial Home, Mentone. A Rosary service follows at 5 p.m. Burial will be in Harrison Center Cemetery, Etna Green.

Donald G. Myers

March 1, 1915 - Feb. 21, 2003

Donald G. MYERS, 87, Chili, died at 3:14 a.m. Friday at Millers Merry Manor, Peru. Survivors include his wife, Helen Louise MYERS, six daughters, Donna LIPP, Fishers, Darlene RICHESON, Colorado, Diana SUNDAY, Perryasburg, Denella BROWNING, Peru, Dawn MYERS and Dara YORK, both of Indianapolis; two sons, Donald MYERS and Daniel MYERS, both of Peru; one brother, Walter MYERS, and two sisters, Jean HORTH and Joan ALFORD. Services are at 3 p.m. Monday at McCain Funeral Home, Denver, Ind. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday and from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday.

Monday, February 24, 2003

Thomas V. Buskirk

Dec. 3, 1933 – Feb. 22, 2003

Thomas V. BUSKIRK, 69, 100 W. Tyner Dr., Warsaw, died at 12:10 a.m. Saturday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.

Born in Warsaw to Thomas B. and Hilda Irene JAMES BUSKIRK, he married Patricia OLSON ROGERS July 13, 1999, in Warsaw. She survives.

Mr. Buskirk, a lifetime Warsaw resident, was a real estate investor, broker and auctioneer. He was a member of Leesburg United Methodist Church. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958.

Surviving with his wife, at home, are two stepdaughters, Debra NIELSON and husband Len, Winona Lake, Denise Lynn ROGERS, Arcadia; one stepson, David Michael ROGERS, Leesburg; one sister, Becki DAVIS and husband Stephen, Leesburg; three stepgrandchildren.

Services are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Home, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw, with Rev. Bob BROWN officiating. Burial will be at Leesburg Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Our Father’s House or Combined Community Services.

Pauline G. “Polly” Holland

Sept. 27, 1917 – Feb. 21, 2003

Pauline G. “Polly” Vayett HOLLAND, 85, formerly of Macy, died at 6:40 p.m. Friday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Peru.

Born in Richmond to Warren and Ella Mae OWENS VAYETT, she married Albert W. HOLLAND July 25, 1933, in Logansport. He preceded her in death.

Mrs. Holland was a Macy resident for 46 years, moving to Deedsville for 17 years and then to Peru. She was a member of Macy United Methodist Church and New Life Praise and Worship Center, Peru. She worked at Essex Wire, Peru, and retired from Chamberlin’s, Akron, in 1979. She was also a care giver.

Survivors include two daughters, Mary MYERS, Logansport, Waynetta DOUGLASS and husband Melvin, Walton; three sons, Paul [HOLLAND] and wife Li