OBITUARIES
2008
COMPILED BY
Phyllis M. McGurk
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Donna Jean Bowyer
Dec.
22, 1936 – Dec. 31, 2007
Donna Jean BOWYER, 71, New Carlisle, formerly of
Donna was born on Dec. 22, 1036, in
She was previously employed with
American Rubber in LaPorte,
In 1956, in
Friends may call from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time today in the Kaniewski Funeral Home,
George Edington
George EDINGTON, 79, of
Glenn E. Hendrick Sr.
Glenn E. HEDRICK Sr., 75, of
2241 E. 450 North,
Survivors include two daughters, Mary
Senters,
A private family service will be
conducted. Good Family Funeral Home,
Barbara L. Miller
Barbara L. MILLER, 80, of
Arrangements are pending at
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Charles William ‘Bill’ Donathen
Feb.
1, 1926 – Dec. 30, 2007
Services for Charles W. “Bill” DONATHEN, 81, Kewanna, will be at Kewanna Church of Christ,
Bill passed away in the company of
loved ones Sunday at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.
Born Feb. 1, 1926, in
Bill was a United States Navy veteran
serving in World War II. He was employed
with Bendix in
Bill was a member and elder of Kewanna
Church of Christ. He was a 1944
Bill and Eileen spent 17 winters in
Vacations were important to Bill and
his family. He was an avid fisherman and
enjoyed camping with friends. Bill and
Eileen enjoyed many travels with Dream Tours.
Family was the most important thing to
Bill as a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved family gatherings and was devoted to
proudly attending the various activities of his children and grandchildren.
Bill is survived by one daughter,
Susan and her husband, Kenneth, Hamman, Winamac; two sons, Larry Donathen and
his wife, Joyce, Franklin, and Jon Donathen and his wife, Diana, Grass Creek;
five grandchildren, Amy and Douglas Smith, Amanda Donathen, Alexander and
Matthew Donathen; two great-grandchildren, Andriana Smith and Aidan Smith; one
brother Robert Engle and his wife, Barbara; sister-in-law, Violet Troutman; and
several nieces and nephews. Preceding
him in death are two sisters, JoAnn and Sally; his mother, father and
stepfather.
Pastors Scott Meneely and William Moon
will officiate at the services. Burial
will be in
Calling will be from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
today at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna, with a Masonic
service at 7:30 p.m. Friends may also
call one hour before the service at the church on Thursday.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Kewanna Church of Christ,
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Donna Jean Bowyer
Dec.
22, 1936 – Dec. 31, 2007
Donna Jean BOWYER, 71, New
Carlisle, formerly of
Donna was born on Dec. 22, 1936, in
She was previously employed with
American Rubber in LaPorte,
In 1956, in
Visitation at Kaniewski Funeral Home,
Iva Irene Brower
Oct.
8, 1918 – Jan. 2, 2008
Iva Irene BROWER, 89, of
She was born on Oct. 8, 1918, in
Marion, the daughter of Clarence and Lulu (Bates) Rook. She married Everett Brower on May 24, 1941,
in
Mrs. Brower worked for the Kroger Milk
Plant, The Radio and Shoe Factory in Marion, Akron Cafe and Arter Drugstore in
Survivors include her son, Daniel A.
and wife Wanda Brower, Rochester; six grandchildren, Roger and wife Pam Brower,
Akron, Steve Brower, Akron, Dan and wife Sarah Brower, Fort Wayne, Christine
and husband Ken Kneifel, Rochester, Greg Mow, Rochester, Gary and wife Becky Mow,
Rochester; 18 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; sisters,
Glendora Titus, Marion, LaVonne Mauller, Marion, Pat Huegal, South Bend;
sister-in-law, Mary Rook, Marion; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents;
brothers, Clarence Rook Jr., Wallace Rook; and sisters, Betty Rix and Neidra
Nelson.
Her funeral service will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Burial
will be in the
George W. Edington
Sept.
17, 1928 – Jan. 2, 2008
Beloved father, brother, uncle and
friend, George W. EDINGTON, 79, of
He was born on Sept. 17, 1928, in
After retirement from Burns
Construction in 1989, George enjoyed helping out at Webb’s Pharmacy. He spent a great deal of time uptown because
it made him happy to be around others and making friends. George always looked forward to his trips to
Survivors include his daughter, Donna
and husband Donald Gonzales,
His funeral service will be at 3 p.m.
Friday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Barbara Lou Miller
Barbara Lou MILLER, 80, of 501
Pennsylvania Ave., Apt. G-1,
Survivors include her husband, Robert
C. Miller; a son, John Miller,
Her funeral service is at 6 p.m.
Friday at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Jack E. Pickens
Dec.
27, 1927 – Jan. 2, 2008
Jack E. PICKENS, 80, of
He was born on Dec. 27, 1927, in
He was a U.S Marine Corps veteran who
served during the Korean War.
Mr. Pickens was a construction supervisor
for McMahan-O’Connor Construction and retired after 37 years of service. He attended
Survivors include his wife, Frances E.
Pickens,
Michelle
Pickens,
Graveside services and committal will
be at a later date at
Friday, January 4, 2008
Jane S. New
Jane S. NEW, 72, of
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Jane S. Waddle New
Jane S. Waddle NEW, 72, of
Survivors include five daughters, Alma
Neiding, Bourbon, Laura Norton, Claypool (Palestine Lake), Robin Foreman,
Warsaw, Ginger White, Claypool (Palestine Lake), Callie Deeter, Pierceton; four
sons, Rusty Waddle, Tippecanoe, Scott Waddle, Mentone, Phillip Waddle, Akron,
and Jason Waddle, Warsaw; and two brothers, Jim Groves, Fort Wayne, and Pat
Groves, Auburn.
Her funeral service will be at 10:30
a.m. Monday at King Memorial Home, Mentone.
Visitation is from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Monday, January 7, 2008
Kay Patterson Clay
June
8, 1936 – Dec. 31, 2007
Kay Francis CLAY 71,
She was born in Rochester to Cecil and
Fances M. Patterson and is survived by her husband, Dale Clay, and two
children, Tracy Clay Robinson, and Jnani Clay; four grandchildren; one brother,
Neil Patterson; two sisters, Gail Patterson and LuAnn Bickel.
She graduated from
She was an art teacher at
A memorial service will be held
later.
Lois
Kathren Bowers
Lois
Kathren BOWERS, 81, of
Arrangements
are pending at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Florence GABLE, 94, of
Survivors include a daughter, Maureen
Haab,
Her funeral service will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday at Good Family Funeral Home,
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler
Funeral Home,
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Lois
K. Bowers
Nov.
9, 1926-Jan. 7, 2008
Lois K. BOWERS, 81, of
She was born on Nov. 9, 1926, in
Mrs. Bowers worked as a secretary in
Mrs. Bowers is survived by her
children, daughters, Linda Bowers, Laura Bowers and Cathy Bowers, all of
Rochester, and sons, Ronald P. Bowers, Rochester, and Michael Bowers, North
Webster; a sister, Ruth and husband Andrew Morton, Richmond, Va.; and several
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers,
Robert, Harry and Charles F. Gordon.
Her funeral service will be at 10:30
a.m. Thursday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
April
9, 1913-Jan. 6, 2008
Born in
On May 2, 1946, in
She was the oldest member of
Survivors include a daughter, Maureen
Haab, Milford; two sons, Carl Gable, New York City, N.Y., and Brian Gable and
wife Susan, Rochester; five grandchildren, Jason Haab and wife Amber, Kayla
Connett and husband Robert, Jenna Haab, Lucy Gable and Kevin Gable; four
great-grandchildren, Wyatt Haab, Libby Haab, Lane Connett and Ava Connett. She
was also preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter, Sheila Gable; a
sister, Sadie McGreevy; and two brothers, Lawrence Lord and James Lord.
Her funeral service will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday at Good Family Funeral Home,
Dec.
25, 1925-Jan. 6, 2008
Vernon Marks "Bud" WAYMIRE, 82, of
Born in
On Aug. 7, 1948, in Bad Nuheim,
He was a carpenter for Miller and
Sons,
A standout bowler, he enjoyed hunting
and cheering for the Yankees. He also coached Little League.
Survivors include his wife, Martha
Waymire; three sons, Kurt and wife Brenda Waymire, Max and wife Patsy Waymire,
all of Akron, and Kerry and wife Deb Waymire, Glendale, Ariz.; two brothers,
Tom and wife Betti Waymire, Ohio, and Don and wife Jeri Waymire, Virginia; four
sisters, Virginia Buuck, Fort Wayne, Janet Hammond, Wabash, Judy and husband
Richard Losher, Richvalley, and Karen and husband Scott Cooper, Wabash; two
sisters-in-law, Jean Waymire, Urbana, and Gayle Waymire, Texas; and four
grandchildren, Zachariah, Lauren, Taylor and Nathan Waymire. He was preceded in
death by a son, Michael Waymire; a grandson, Elijah Waymire; and two brothers,
Hugh Waymire and Bob Waymire.
His funeral service will be at 11 a.m.
Thursday at Hartzler Funeral Home,
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
George W. Geller
George W. GELLER, 67, of
Freda L. Graham
Freda L. GRAHAM, 96, Wynnfield
Crossing, 1729 Wabash Ave.,
Her funeral service will be at 10:30
a.m. Saturday at Hartzler Funeral Home,
Mattie Shay Leininger
Ashlee (Pruitt) Leininger
Mattie Shay LEININGER, 5, and Ashlee
(Pruitt) LEININGER, 2, died Tuesday
due to a road flooding accident on Fulton County Road 600 North.
They are the children of Greg and
Megihann Leininger, rural
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler
Funeral Home,
Thursday, January 10, 2008
George Wesley Geller
Sept.
17, 1940-Jan. 9, 2008
George Wesley GELLER, 67, of
Born in
On Sept. 30, 1989, in
A U.S. Army veteran, he was a member
of the Manitou VFW No. 1343 and LeRoy Shelton American Legion No. 36, as well
as Moose Lodge No. 1107 and Eagles Lodge No. 852, all of Rochester.
George was a true American sportsman -
he enjoyed hunting rabbit and squirrel. He felt at home and enjoyed relaxing on
his pontoon on the sparkling waters of
George was delighted to hang out with
the guys at the old Main Street Tavern and the Dug Out. He would meet his
buddies and stay abreast of the latest news. His greatest joy was the spirited
games of euchre - George had no mercy for his opponents.
When George made friends, he was a
friend for life. He was loyal and devoted to his fellow ironworkers and the
special friends he'd made over the years.
Survivors include his wife, Beverly
Geller, Rochester; four daughters, Yvonne White and husband Raymond, Rochester,
Alissia Geller, Austin, Texas, Selena Johnston and husband Scott, Rochester,
and Shan Jolley and husband Larry, Rochester; three sons, Gib Lee, Rochester,
Bud Geller and wife Bonnie, Rochester, Charlie Geller and companion Tracey
Hines, South Carolina; his mother, Reba Honkomp, Macy; two stepdaughters, Pam
Bell and husband Greg, Grissom, and Eva Harper and husband Charles, Elkhart; a
stepson, J.D. Nolen, Elkhart; 24 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren;
numerous nieces and nephews; three sisters, Nancy Dell and husband Bob,
Rochester, Linda Haeck, Leesburg, Fla., and Reba Derryberry and husband Dennis,
Akron; six brothers, Bernard Honkomp and wife Reba, Peru, Richard Geller and
wife Paulette, Monterey, Pete Geller and friend Laura, Monterey, John Honkomp
and wife Becky, Rochester, Bill Geller and wife Lori, Knox, and Raymond Norris
and wife Sherry, Nyona Lake; and special family members, Joey, Bobby, Wink and
Tammy Arnett. He was preceded in death by his father and stepfather, Bernard
"Ben" Honkomp, and a brother, Robert "Moke" Honkomp.
A celebration of life service will be
at 10 a.m. Friday at Good Family Funeral Home,
Freda
L. Smoker Graham
Feb.
25, 1911-Jan. 8, 2008
Freda L. Smoker GRAHAM, 96, Wynnfield
Crossing, 1729 Wabash Ave.,
Born in
On March 3, 1940, she married Fred M.
Graham at
A homemaker and farmer's wife, she was
a member of Akron Church of God. She was very active in the church. She taught
Sunday School for many years and worked at Yellow Creek camp meetings for the
church and youth. She was active on the prayer chain and prayer group and was
part of the Goldenaires.
At age 70, she started working in the
Culver school system with Wanda Howard as a volunteer teacher's aide.
She enjoyed family get-togethers,
gardening, cooking, reading and traveling, especially her trip to
Survivors include her sister, Opal
Laughman, Rochester; two brothers, Ernest and wife Esther Smoker, North
Manchester, and Wayne and wife Chaume Smoker, Louisiana, Mo.; seven nephews,
Ernie and wife GeNelle Smoker, Ed and wife Lottie Smoker, Dick and wife Janice
Smoker, Jim and wife Joanie Smoker, Dennis Smoker, Matt Smoker and Mike Smoker;
and four nieces, Shelby and husband Cliff Wogomon, Phyllis and husband Emory
Smith, Susan and husband Larry Beachamp and Patricia Trower. She was also
preceded in death by a brother, Harold Smoker, and a nephew, Terry Smoker.
Her funeral service will be at 10:30
a.m. Saturday at Hartzler Funeral Home,
Velma
E. Stichler
Jan.
26, 1916-Jan. 9, 2008
Velma E. STICHLER, 91, of 2383 N.
Old
Born in Richland Township of Fulton
County, she was the daughter of Harvey and Grace Overmyer Berkheiser. She lived
most of her life in Marshall and Fulton counties.
In 1933, she graduated from
A homemaker, she enjoyed counted
cross-stitch, crossword puzzles and reading all types of books.
Survivors include a son, Charles
Buford Stichler,
Her funeral service will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday at Good Family Funeral Home,
Friday, January 11, 2008
Mattie
Shay Leininger and Ashlee A. (Leininger) Pruitt
Aug.
15, 2002-Jan. 8, 2008
Dec.
21, 2005-Jan. 8, 2008
Mattie Shay LEININGER, 5, and Ashlee
A. (Leininger) PRUITT, 2, of 6126 N.
825 East, Mentone, died Tuesday as a result of an automobile accident. Ashlee
died at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at Kosciusko County Road 600 South west of
Born in
They are survived by their parents,
Greg and Megihann Kinney Leininger, Mentone; a sister, Mariah; four brothers,
Aaron, Seth, Michael and Canari (Gavin); grandparents, Kathi Tridle Kinney,
Mentone, and David and Sally Leininger, Akron; great-grandmother, Vivian
Overmyer, Akron; and aunts and uncles, Rebecca and husband Brandon Spitler,
Jenny and husband David Bornmann and girls, and Gary and wife Heidi Leininger
and girls.
A funeral service for Mattie Shay
Leininger and Ashlee A. (Leininger) Pruitt will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at
Hartzler Funeral Home,
Marjorie L. Rynearson
Marjorie L. RYNEARSON, 82
George
Robert Coughlin
George Robert "Bob" COUGHLIN, 82,
Survivors include his wife, Maxine
(Petrie) Kistler Coughlin; a sister, Margaret Ann Willison,
His funeral service will be at 10 a.m.
Monday at All Saints Catholic Church,
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Marjorie
L. Rynearson
March
5, 1925-Jan. 9, 2008
Marjorie L. RYNEARSON, 82,
She was born on March 5, 1925, in
Marjorie was a resident of
Survivors include her daughter, Sharon
S. Ward,
Her funeral service will be at 11 a.m.
Tuesday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Monday, January 14, 2008
Serenity
Rae Ann Frush
Serenity Rae Ann FRUSH was stillborn
Sunday at
Survivors include her mother, Tara
Frush, two brothers, Landon and Barre, and a sister, Madison, all of
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7
p.m. Friday at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel,
Annice
P. Sears
Annice P. SEARS, 72, of 6988 W.
1400 North,
Arrangements are pending at Earl-Love
Funeral Home,
Betty
J. Wilson Zehner
Betty J. Wilson ZEHNER, 73, of 6123 N.
200 East,
Survivors include daughters, Tina
Race,
Her funeral service will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday at St. Anne's Catholic Church,
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
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25, 2007-Jan. 13, 2008
Griffin Scott HUFFMAN, 3 months,
Born at
Also surviving are maternal
grandmother, Marilyn Townsend, Rochester; maternal grandparents, Paul Townsend
and his wife Melba, Roann; maternal great-grandparents, Robert and Bonnie
Townsend, Rochester; paternal grandmother, Luella Huffman, Frankton; paternal
great-grandmother, Charlotte Turner, Anderson; aunts and uncles, Amy and K. J.
Blackburn, Rochester, and Julie Hughes, Murfreesboro, Tenn.; cousins, Grant,
Annie and Carlee Blackburn; and a number of great-aunts, great-uncles and
cousins. He was preceded in death by maternal great-grandparents, Fay and
Mildred Bathrick; paternal grandfather, Randall Scott Huffman; and paternal
great-grandparents, Robert and Birtie Porter.
His funeral service will be at 11 a.m.
Friday at Logansport First Assembly of God,
Annice
P. Sears
Annice P. SEARS, 72, of 6988 W.
1400 North,
Survivors include her husband,
Clifford E. Sears; a son, Joe Sears,
Her funeral service will be at 1 p.m.
Thursday at Earl-Love Funeral Home,
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Marvin
E. Ringle
Marvin E. RINGLE, 89,
Survivors include three daughters,
Janeal Youngman, Frankton, Sandra Bornes,
His funeral service will be at 3 p.m.
Thursday at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home,
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Lois
Emery Brown
Aug.
2, 1918-Dec. 29, 2007
Lois Emery BROWN, age 89, passed
away Dec. 29, 2007, at
The daughter of Cretie Jane (Ausman)
and Carl C. Emery, Lois resided in
She graduated from
Lois was an active member of
Her father, mother and sister, Opal
Champ, preceded her in death.
Lois is survived by two daughters,
Pauline Nipper and husband Tom of Locust Grove, Ga., and Charlotte Campbell and
husband Jarret, Mesa, Ariz.; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Dale Emery and wife Judy, Byron Center,
Mich., Doyne Emery and wife Luella, Macy; and a sister, Maxine Scutt,
Coldwater, Mich.
Her funeral service was Jan. 3, 2008,
in
John R. Harris
John R. HARRIS, 45, of
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Edward
Heckman
Edward HECKMAN, 50, of
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler
Funeral Home,
Ardith
Joan Rager
Ardith Joan RAGER, 79, of 508
Brentwood,
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home,
David
Schrader
David SCHRADER, 67, formerly of
Arrangements are pending at King
Memorial Home, Mentone.
Friday, January 18, 2008
John
Robert Harris
John Robert HARRIS, 45, of
Survivors include four sisters, Kathy
Burke, Everett, Wash., Ginny Lecatsas, Bloomsburg, Pa., Cindy Edel, Bourbon,
Kim Braasch, Monterey; two brothers, Michael Harris, Charlotte, N.C., and James
Harris, Oceanside, Calif.
His funeral service will be at 5:30
p.m. Monday at Good Family Funeral Home,
Edward
S. Heckman
Feb.
11, 1957-Jan. 16, 2008
Edward S. HECKMAN, 50, of 106 E.
North St.,
Born in
He worked at KABS (
Survivors include his wife, Robin C.
Heckman, Akron; four daughters, Janiece Sheppard, Patti and husband Tommy Miner
and Bonnie Heckman of California and Katherine Heckman, Akron; three sons,
Eddie and wife Re-Ann Heckman of Texas, Gavin Hucks and Nathaniel Heckman of
Akron; three grandchildren, Cheyenne Sheppard, Morgan and TJ Miner; his father,
Deleo Heckman, Riverside, Calif.; a brother, Steven Heckman of California; his
mother-in-law, Carol and husband George Graham, Akron; and his father-in-law,
Vern Hucks, Kokomo. He was preceded in death by his mother and stepmother.
His funeral service will be at 4 p.m.
Sunday at Hartzler Funeral Home,
Florence L. HUNTER, 79, formerly of
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Ardith
Joan Rager
Jan.
17, 1928-Jan. 16, 2008
Ardith Joan RAGER, 79, of 508
Brentwood,
She was born on Jan. 17, 1928, in
Larwill, the daughter of W. Arthur and Helen (Oliver) Buntain. She was a 1946
graduate of
Ardith had worked as a secretary in
the medical field for many years and was a homemaker. She attended
Survivors include her son, Delmar
Rager, Lake Wales, Fla.; daughters, Pamela and husband Michael McFarland,
Akron, Rene' Rozen-Rager and husband Shauli Rozen, Hemet, Calif.;
grandchildren, Chelsea Rager, Lake Wales, Fla., Austin Rager, Lake Wales, Fla.,
Ryan McFarland, Akron, Bethany and husband Michael How, Rugby, England;
sisters, Doris Todd, Warsaw, Vera and husband Karen Clark, Crystal Lake, Louise
and husband Phil Dacey, Columbus, Ohio, Alice Brumfield, Claypool; a brother,
Wendell and wife Helen Buntain, Las Cruces, N.M.; and several nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Judith Rager, and
sister, Gertrude Maggert.
No funeral services or visitation will
be observed. Per Ardith's wishes, her remains have been bequeathed to the Saint
Louis University School of Medicine,
David
Robert Schrader
April
10, 1940-Jan. 17, 2008
David Robert SCHRADER, 67, Northwood
Healthcare, 2233 W. Jefferson St.,
Born in
On Dec. 17, 1960, he married Mary Jane
Byers. She died Feb. 26, 1986. He had worked in all kinds of sales and was a
U.S. Navy veteran.
Survivors include three daughters,
Melissa and husband Craig Armstrong,
His funeral service will be at 2 p.m.
Saturday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Pastor David Welsh officiating.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at
Saturday, January 19, 2008
June
19, 1928-Jan. 18, 2008
Florence Louise HUNTER, 79, Hickory
Creek,
Born in
She retired as an aide at Canterbury
Manor and was a member of First Church of God,
She collected Santa Claus figurines
and enjoyed flower gardening. She liked to cook, especially on Sundays and
holidays. She was an avid euchre player and loved garage sales and DQ dilly
bars. She spoiled her grandchildren with pancakes and hot chocolate and cared
about others before herself.
She is survived by two daughters,
Carol Goodman of
Her funeral service will be at 11 a.m.
Monday at Good Family Funeral Home,
Monday, January 21, 2008
Haskell
Eugene Rumple
Oct.
9, 1921-Jan. 19, 2008
Haskell Eugene RUMPLE, 86, of
He was born on Oct. 9, 1921, in Van
Buren, the son of William and
Mr. Rumple retired from State Farm
Insurance as a claims representative after 27 years. He was a member of St.
Joseph Catholic Church,
Survivors include his daughter,
Patricia Border, Rochester; son, Michael E. and wife Jeannie Rumple, Elburn,
Ill.; grandchildren, Jessica Border, Rochester, Kathleen and husband Antonio
Davis, Rochester; great-grandchildren, Trey Davis, Kendal Davis, A.J. Davis and
Eian Haywood, all of Rochester; brother, Walter and wife Irene Rumple,
Scottsburg. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mayme Rumple, and brothers,
Robert, Glenn, George and Vern Rumple.
A mass of Christian burial will be at
10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church,
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Lauramay
Koebcke
Sept.
24, 1918-Jan. 19, 2008
Lauramay KOEBCKE, 89, of 7082 W.
100 South, Kewanna, died at 4:20 p.m. Saturday at
Born in Redkey, she was the daughter
of Lewis C. and Sylvia Berrier Wandrey.
She married Russell Edward Koebcke on
Dec. 17, 1938, in
A homemaker, Lauramay was a member of
St. Luke Lutheran Church, Winamac, and a member of the women's guild and the
altar guild of the church. She enjoyed playing cards, reading and crocheting.
Lauramay enjoyed spending time with
her family, especially her grandchildren.
She is survived by a daughter, Colleen
M. (Delbert) May,
Her funeral service will be at 11 a.m.
Thursday at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Winamac, with Pastor Carl Fitchett
officiating. Burial will be in
Billy A. McKee
Retired USAF Lt. Col. Billy A. McKEE 87, Peabody Retirement
Community, North Manchester, and formerly of
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home,
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Billy
A. McKee
May
29, 1920-Jan. 21, 2008
Retired USAF Lt. Col. Billy A. McKEE 87, Peabody Retirement
Community, North Manchester, and 1223 Jackson Blvd.,
He was born on May 29, 1920, in
Mr. McKee was a retired Lieutenant
Colonel from the United States Air Force and retired from Camcar Torx Division
in
Survivors include his wife, Elsie
McKee, North Manchester; sons, George and wife Kyoko McKee,
His funeral service will be at 1:30
p.m. Friday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Robert
M. Moore
Robert M. MOORE, 78,
He is survived by his wife, Bobbie
Moore,
His funeral will be at noon Saturday
at Bonine-Odom Funeral Home, Culver, with visitation one hour prior to the
service.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
No
Obituaries
Friday, January 25, 2008
Ruth B. Reed
Ruth B. REED, 94,
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Ruth B. Reed
Ruth B. REED, 94, formerly of
Survivors include three daughters,
Marjorie Dunham,
Her funeral service will be at 2 p.m.
Sunday at
Monday, January 28, 2008
Carl
Wilson
Feb.
15, 1915-Jan. 25, 2008
Former Onward resident Carl WILSON of
Born Feb. 15, 1915, in
Carl was a graduate of
A lifelong farmer, Carl farmed in the
Onward area before retiring to
He was a lifelong member of the Onward
Christian Church and also attended the First Christian Church in
He dearly loved his community. To that
respect, he and his wife started a college scholarship fund for students at
Lewis Cass and
Carl enjoyed traveling and had
traveled all over the world. He also loved fishing.
Surviving are his nieces and nephews,
Carolyn Quinn, Englewood, Fla., Rick (Carol) Wilson, Athens, Sandy (Dick)
Adams, Mexico, Dennis (Rhoda) Barkman, Kokomo, Janis Diehm, Sinking Springs,
Penn., David (Karen) Barkman, Fayetteville, N.C., and Karen (Jean-Pierre) Kane,
Wabash; two sisters-in-law, Marie Wilson, Peru, and Mabel Blacketor, Rochester;
and several great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by one
sister, Alma Wilson-Quinn; two brothers, Paul and Fred Wilson; one nephew,
Keith C. "Sonny" Wilson; and two nieces, Shirley McLaughlin and
Elizabeth (Libby) Cavanaugh.
A memorial service, with military
rites and flag presentation, will be held at a later date at the Onward
Christian Church. Private interment will be in
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Daniel
Roy Barrett
Oct.
27, 1982-Jan. 27, 2008
Trooper Daniel Roy BARRETT age 25, Logansport, passed away
at 10:42 p.m. Sunday on U.S. 31, south of
Born Oct. 27, 1982, in
Daniel Barrett joined the Indiana
State Police in 2007. Becoming a state trooper was his long-time goal. His
fluency in Spanish allowed him to assist in several situations during his short
career. Dan was enthusiastic about all aspects of his new job.
Prior to joining the state police, Dan
was employed as a correctional officer for the State of
Daniel also enjoyed hunting, fishing,
riding four-wheelers and all outside activities. Described by friends and
family as charitable and good-hearted, he enjoyed creative writing, arts and
crafts and woodworking. He enjoyed cooking and baking, making apple pies and
pie crusts. In 2003, Daniel was a contestant on the "Hoosier
Millionaire" show.
He was eagerly looking forward to the
birth of his first nephew, Nicholas "Daniel" Barrett.
Also surviving are his maternal
grandmother, Jane Hanna, Logansport; brothers and sister-in-law, Matthew D. and
Shannon O. Barrett, Logansport, and Patrick J. Barrett, Logansport; sister,
Laura J. Barrett, Carmel; aunts and uncles, John and Sharon Barrett, Charles
Barrett, Mary Ann and Mark Penz, Herbert and Joyce Hanna and Allen and Janet
Hanna, all of Logansport; great-aunts and a great-uncle, Frances Isabelle
"Aunt Izzy" Roberson, Kokomo, John F. and Carolyn Appleton,
Logansport; and several cousins as well as good friends, Justin Bault and Bob
German. He was preceded in death by an uncle, William Barrett, and an aunt,
Mary Louise Hanna.
His funeral service will be at 11 a.m.
Friday at First Assembly of God, 831 Burlington Avenue, Logansport, with Rev.
Tim McKaig, Indiana State Police Superintendent Dr. Paul Whitesell and Indiana
State Police Chaplain Rev. Daniel Coffey officiating. Burial will be in a local
cemetery to be determined. Friends may call from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at
First Assembly of God. Memorial contributions may be made to "Cops for Kids"
c/o Indiana State Police Alliance,
LuEdith
M. Severns
March
22, 1922-Jan. 28, 2008
LuEdith M. SEVERNS, 85, of 3269 E.
300 South,
She was born on March 22, 1922, in
Mrs. Severns was a homemaker. She also
owned and operated Severns Floral Shop. She was a member of the Homefront Club,
Green Oak Club, Quilting Club, Mental Health Association, 4-H leader for many
years, and enjoyed making flower arrangements for items at cemeteries, weddings
and other family events.
Survivors include her sons, Daniel and
wife Rita Severns, Akron, Terrance "Terry" and wife Lorraine Severns,
Rochester, Gary and wife Janet Severns, Rochester; daughter, Linda and husband
Ned Heighway, Akron; brothers, Waldo and wife Alta Baker, LaPorte, Paul and
wife Jane Baker, Elkhart, Ira Everett Baker, Churubusco; brother-in-law, Ben
and wife Betty Severns, Athens; sister-in-law, Pat Baker, Osceola; 13
grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was
preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Ethel Ruth Johnson; brother,
Frederick Baker; and sister-in-law, Eleanor Severns.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m.
Friday at
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Anne
Clifford Cooper
Anne Clifford COOPER, 87,
Noblesville, died Monday at
Survivors include her husband Earl
Long Cooper; three children, Judy Williams, Noblesville, Susan Cooper,
A memorial service will be at noon
Saturday at First Christian Church, Noblesville, with visitation from 10 a.m.
until the service. Hersberger Funeral Home, Lapel, is handling arrangements.
Kayleigh Ann Parker
Kayleigh Ann PARKER, 14, 0f
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Kayleigh
Ann Parker
Kayleigh Ann PARKER, 14, of
Survivors include her parents, Thomas
and Patricia Parker, at home; a brother, Scottie Whittenberger, Atwood; and a
sister, Angela Parker,
Her funeral service will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday at Good Family Funeral Home,
Nelson
Ray Voorhees
Nelson Ray VOORHEES, 47, of
Survivors include his wife, Donna
Voorhees, at home; three daughters, Julie Yanke, Riceville, Wis., Kristy Sears
of Rochester, Amanda Sears, Larwill; two sons, Justin Ray Voorhees and Derrick
Wayne Voorhees of Rochester; three sisters, Vicki Rudd, Galveston, Krista Rae
Pearson, Colorado Springs, Colo., Ramona Rae Anderson, Lehi, Utah; a brother,
Randy Lee Voorhees, Evansville; and his mother, Maria Fries, Colorado Springs,
Colo.
His funeral service will be at 3 p.m.
Saturday at Good Family Funeral Home,
Friday, February 1, 2008
Mildred
Irene Barts
Mildred Irene BARTS, 96, of 6241 W.
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
M.
Ann Good
M. Ann GOOD, 66, Grass
Creek, died Wednesday at her residence.
Arrangements are pending at
Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna.
Kayleigh
Ann Parker
Sept.
2, 1993-Jan. 29, 2008
Kayleigh Ann PARKER, 14, of
Born in
Kayleigh was gifted as an author,
expressing herself with the poetry she wrote. One of her poems was published.
As a teenager, she greatly enjoyed texting, photography and being on the
computer on MySpace.com. Watching television, especially scary movies, and
meeting friends for bowling each week at Quick's Lanes' Rock City Bowling were
activities she always looked forward to as hobbies.
Kayleigh treasured the time she spent
hanging out with her Mom, Dad and friends. She also leaves behind her lifelong
feline companion, "Knightfall," who was born the same week in
September 1993. Kayleigh leaves her family and friends to cherish her memory.
She is survived by her parents, Thomas
and Patricia Parker, at home; a brother, Scottie Whittenberger, Atwood; a
sister, Angela Parker, Burbank, Calif.; her maternal grandmother, Nancy Dell
and husband Bob, Rochester; her paternal grandmother, Sharon Viedma-Aguilar,
Los Angeles, Calif.; her maternal great-grandmother, Reba Honkomp, Nyona Lake;
uncle John C. Ely and wife Angie, Spring, Texas, aunt Bridgette Wheadon and
husband Ron, Rochester, aunt Cindy Pike and husband Mark, Rochester, aunt
Frankie Ritter, Gilead; great-aunt Pearl McPhearson, Kewanna; numerous cousins;
several great-aunts and great-uncles; and many loved and cherished friends. She
was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather David Geller in 1997 and
great-grandmother Golda Carter Bailey in 1992.
A celebration of the life of Miss
Kayleigh Ann Parker will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Good Family Funeral Home,
with Pastor Bruce Russell officiating. Friends may visit with her family from 9
a.m. until her service. A private family burial will be at a later date.
Memorials may be made in Kayleigh's memory to her family. Electronic
expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at goodfamily@rtcol.com.
Nelson
Ray Voorhees
Feb.
10, 1960-Jan. 30, 2008
Nelson Ray VOORHEES, 47, of
Born in
Nelson was a 1978 graduate of
Nelson owned and operated the Blue
Ribbon Construction Company of
As a gourmet cook, Nelson was in
command of the kitchen. Interested in trying new recipes and inventing some of
his own, he felt more at peace in the kitchen than anywhere else. He is
remembered for roasting hogs, catering business affairs and weddings for
friends and family. His culinary talents weren't limited to the kitchen as he
grilled hamburgers, steaks and chicken and delicious barbecued ribs. Chef
Nelson created delectable soups - chicken noodle and chili were among his
favorites. He also deep fried incredible mushrooms. Many times Nelson would
share his culinary creations with his best friends and family. At one time, he
and his wife, Donna, flirted with the idea of opening a restaurant.
Nelson enjoyed the company of many
friends he had cultivated over the years. Among the friends he treasured most
were his buddies he met for coffee every afternoon, straight up at 4:00 at the
Paradise Truck Stop. It was over the cups of coffee that the guys created a
close bond, gathering each day and discussing the day's events and solving many
of the world's problems. He will be remembered by his friends for his positive
outlook and wonderful sense of humor.
Nelson's memberships included the
Lincoln Masonic Lodge No. 523. He enjoyed the camaraderie with his fellow
Masons. Nelson attended The Old Crossroad Baptist Church in
He is survived by his wife, Donna
Voorhees, formerly Donna Lynn Ruff Sears, whom he married Jan. 29, 2005, in
A celebration of the life of Nelson
Ray Voorhees will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Good Family Funeral Home, with the
Rev. Thad Stewart officiating. His family will receive friends today from 4
p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday one hour prior to the service. A Masonic service
will be at 7:30 p.m. today. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to Hope
Hospice. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at
goodfamily@rtcol.com.
Carolyn
Young
Carolyn M. YOUNG, 76, of
Survivors include her husband, Ronnie
Young, at home; three sons, Jerry Bunn, Fulton, Danny Bunn,
Her funeral service will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday at Good Family Funeral Home,
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Carolyn Marie Young
April
4, 1931-Jan. 31, 2008
Carolyn Marie YOUNG, 76, of
Born in
She was a homemaker and worked at the
former Chamberlain’s of
Survivors include her husband, Ronnie
Young, at home; three sons, Jerry Bunn and wife Gayle, Fulton, Danny Bunn and
wife Julie, Poway, Calif.; grandchildren, Michelle Gribble and husband Stefan,
Rebecca Baldwin and husband Scott, Laura Parsons, Danielle Sommers and husband
Chris, Chelsey Young and Griffin Young; 10 great-grandchildren; a sister, Janet
Coplen and husband Francis, Argos; a brother-in-law, Emerson Overmyer, Fulton;
and several nieces and nephews. Also
surviving is her beloved poodle, Elvis.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Rosanna Overmyer;
two brothers, John Zartman and Glen Dean Zartman.
Her funeral service will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday at Good Family Funeral Home,
Mary Jan Herendeen
March
17, 1916-Feb. 1, 2008
Mary Jane HERENDEEN, 91,
She was born on March 17, 1916 in
Macy. The daughter of Charles W. and
Edith M. (Secor) Zartman. On April 9, 1939
in
Mrs. Herendeen retired as a deputy
with the Marion County, Florida, sheriff’s dept. She attended the First Christian Church,
Survivors include her nieces, Linda
and husband Rich Migonis; Karen and husband Richard Waltz, both of Rochester;
nephew, Howard “Hank” Summers, Akron; step-sons, Howard Herendeen and Gary
Herendeen, both of Cleveland, Ohio, several great nieces and nephews and
several great-great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Bonnie Summers.
Funeral services will be conducted at
2 p.m. Monday, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
M. Ann Good
Nov.
20, 1941-Jan. 30, 2008
M. Ann GOOD, 66, of Grass
Creek passed away Jan. 30 at her residence.
Born Nov. 20, 1941 in Kewanna, she was the daughter of the late Donald
and Helen (Oliver) Hizer.
She was a 1959 graduate of
Ann was a special education teacher
for Logansport Joint Services. She taught
at
She was a member of the Retired
Teachers Association and also volunteered at Rochester Community Schools. Ann enjoyed cooking, gardening, reading and
spending time with her grandchildren.
Surviving are one son, Brad R. Good
(Kathy), Rochester; one daughter, Kris K. Good, Indianapolis; one brother, Joe
Hizer (Carol), Kewanna; one sister, Jane Hizer, Rochester; four grandchildren,
Cory, Casey, Maggie, and Libby Good, all of Rochester; several nieces and
nephews.
Memorial services will be private.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m.
Monday, at Harrison Metzger & Rans Funeral Home,
In lieu of flowers, contributions may
be sent to the M. Ann Good Memorial Fund, c/o Northern Indiana Community
Foundation,
Online condolences may be made to the
family at www.harrisonmetzer.com.
Monday, February 4, 2008
Marjorie Elizabeth Garland
Marjorie Elizabeth GARLAND, 84, of 212 W. Walnut St.,
Survivors include her husband, Kenneth
A. Garland,
Her funeral service will be at 1 p.m.
Wednesday at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Carl M. Paseka
Nov.
20, 1949—Feb. 2, 2008
Carl M. PASEKA, 58, of 394 S.
900 West, Etna Green, died at 10:47 p.m. Saturday in the Kosciusko Community
Hospital emergency room, Warsaw. He was
in failing health.
Born in
On June 28, 1970, at
He was a maintenance superintendent
for more than 20 years at Lear Corporation and also at WireKraft, both of
Bourbon.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman
and loved the outdoors. He enjoyed
spending time with his grandchildren and family.
Survivors include his wife, Gloria Paseka,
Etna Green; two daughters, Stephanie and husband Samuel Dixon, Mentone, and
Heather Paseka, Etna Green; a son, Andrew Paseka and wife Meagan, Warsaw; five
grandchildren, Kylee and Cory Walton, Michael Paseka, Jacob Dixon and Ethan
Paseka; two sisters, Leona Izumi, Stockton, Calif., and Kathy Ulshafer, South
Whitley; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and two brothers,
Philip and Peter Paseka.
His funeral service will be at 10:30
a.m. Wednesday at
Mildred Irene Barts
Mildred Irene BARTS, 96, of 6241 W.
Survivors include a daughter, Sarah A.
Betten,
Her funeral service will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday at Good Family Funeral Home,
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Mildred Irene Barts
Oct.
17, 1911—Feb. 1, 2008
Mildred Irene BARTS, 96, of
Born in
A homemaker, she was employed by Olin
Signal Corp.,
A diehard Cubs fan, she was also an
avid card player and enjoyed listening to country music, especially
Survivors include a daughter, Sarah A.
Betten, Rochester, a son, Ralph Richard “Dick” Barts and wife Caroline,
Huntington; four grandchildren, Michael Betten and wife Cheryl, New Castle,
Karen Sue Vititoe, Rochester, Jeffrey Richard Barts and wife Carol, Ardmore,
Ala., and Lydia Susan Cartwright and husband Jeffrey, Huntington; 10
great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; two half sisters, Lois
Adams, Moorehaven, Fla., and Wilma Welker, South Carolina; and several nieces
and nephews. She was also preceded in
death by her parents and several half brothers and sisters.
Her funeral service will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday at Good Family Funeral Home,
Geneva MILLER, 92, Peabody Retirement
Community, North Manchester, formerly of
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler
Funeral Home,
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
March
5, 1915 – Feb. 5, 2008
Geneva MILLER, 92, Peabody Retirement
Community, North Manchester, and formerly of
Born in
A homemaker and member of Silver Creek
Church of God, she loved the Lord and lived her life to serve Him. She was a wonderful Wife and Mother.
She is survived by two daughters, Janice
and husband Bill Yeager,
Her funeral service will be at 11:30
a.m. Saturday at Silver Creek Church of God, 6504 W. 1300 South,
Jesse Calvert
Jesse CALVERT, 89,
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Eldon F. Cowen
Eldon F. COWEN, 86, of
Arrangements are pending at
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Jesse J. ‘Bill’ Calvert
Nov.
27, 1919 – Feb. 6, 2008
Jesse J. “Bill” CALVERT, 89, formerly of
Born in
On Aug. 31, 1942, in
He worked as a U.S. Postal Service
mail carrier and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He was a member of
He enjoyed playing euchre, gardening
and church activities. He especially
enjoyed time with his family.
He is survived by a son, Marc Calvert
and wife Julie, Rochester; five grandchildren, Lyndee Calvert of Wabash, Corey
Calvert and wife Amy of Rochester, Chad Calvert and fiancée Jodi Dell of North
Manchester, Jason Calvert and wife Christine of Rochester and Kyle Calvert and
wife Laura of Rochester; 10 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mary Rock of
Tippecanoe, Carol Saenz of Mishawaka, Helen Enyart and husband Richard of
Rochester and Barb Tullis and husband Bud of Rochester; numerous nieces and
nephews; and a daughter-in-law, Shirley Calvert of Rochester. He was preceded in death by his parents; a
son, Alan Calvert, on Sept. 29, 2006; a sister, Clara Reeser; and four
brothers, Ralph, Jim, Pete and Robert Calvert.
His funeral service will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday at Good Family Funeral Home,
Eldon Frank Cowen
Eldon Frank COWEN, 86, of
Survivors include his wife, Betty J.
Cowen,
His funeral service will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday at
Ethel L. Hayden
Ethel L. HAYDEN, age 78,
Demotte, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008.
She is survived by three daughters,
Cindi (Cliff) Robinson of Demotte, Carolyn (Lee) Piske of Lowell and Roberta
(Howard) Crepeau of White Lake, Mich.; four grandchildren; three
stepgrandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Robert Reed of
Lowell; two sisters-in-law, Barbara Clifford of Arkansas and Marcia Roy of Rochester;
and numerous nieces and nephews. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Robert; a sister, Janet Kay Reed; a brother,
Cleo Roy.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Central time Friday at Sheets Funeral Home,
Ethel was a cosmetologist instructor
for Merrillville Beauty College/John Amico.
She was a member of the Christian faith and a volunteer for Hope Hospice
in
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Lowell Health Care Rehabilitation Center.
Friday, February 8, 2008
No
Obituaries
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Weldon ‘Wod’ Baker
April
4, 1935 – Feb. 8, 2008
Weldon “Wod” BAKER, 72, of 5290 E. 575 North,
Born in
In 2003, he retired from Maple Leaf
Farms after working there for 20 years.
A U.S. Army veteran, he served in
He loved to work in his garden and be
outdoors. He also enjoyed tinkering on
small engines in the garage.
Survivors include two daughters,
Laurie Blankenship, Tippecanoe, and Julie Baker, Akron; a son, Andy Baker
Tippecanoe; four grandchildren, Loren Lowe Jr., Tasha Martin, Monica Vick,
LeeAnna Vick; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Hazel Conwell, Rochester,
and Betty Alderfer, California; and two brothers, Kenneth Baker Rochester, and
Eugene “Curly” Baker, Rochester. He was
also preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, William; two brothers,
Leonard and Harry “Bud” Baker; and a companion, Lona Estep.
His funeral service will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday at Good Family Funeral Home,
Billie W. Eaton
Billie W. EATON, 81, of
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler
Funeral Home,
Charlotte E. Warner
Charlotte E. WARNER, 86, formerly of
17560 Maple Road, Argos, died at 10:23 a.m. Friday at Mason Health Care Center,
Arrangements are pending at
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Juanita L. Gibbs Johnson
Juanita L. Gibbs JOHNSON, 85,
Funeral services will be held at 1:30
p.m., Monday, in Fisher Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Doug Mankell
officiating. Burial will be in
Friends may call from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, in Fisher Funeral Chapel.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Billie W. Eaton
April
7, 1927 – Feb. 8, 2008
Billie W. EATON, 80, of
Born in Burket in Kosciusko county, he
was the son of Harry T. and Zora Summe Eaton.
On Nov. 20, 1950, he married Gloria A. “Dolly” Pontius, and she survives
at home.
A maintenance man, he worked at Sonoco
Products Co.,
He was a fan of NASCAR and especially
of Jeff Gordon.
In addition to his wife, Gloria A.
“Dolly” Eaton, he is survived by a daughter, Sherry Eaton, Rochester; a son,
Larry Eaton, Rochester; four grandchildren, Rachelle Raines and Ryan, Kyle and
Ashley Eaton; three great-grandchildren, Bryce and Emily Raines and David Wayne
Andrews III; and a sister, Betty and husband Lee Gearhart, Akron. He was preceded in death by three brothers,
Emmett, Charles and Stewart Eaton.
There will be no funeral service. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer
Society. Hartzler Funeral Home,
Gale Foley
Oct.
7, 1927 – Feb. 9, 2008
Gale FOLEY, 80, of 3549 E.
400 North,
Born in
On Oct. 29, 1944, in
He was employed at General Tire &
Rubber Company for 34 years and was also a grain and livestock farmer. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and took pride
in his vegetable garden, sharing the bounty with friends and neighbors. He adored his granddaughter and his
great-grandsons.
Survivors include a daughter, Nancy
Hurley,
His funeral service will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday at Good Family Funeral Home,
Erma Jean Graham
Erma Jean GRAHAM, 82, of
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Frieda Maxine Moon
Frieda Maxine MOON, 86, Twelve
Mile, died Saturday at Miller’s Merry Manor,
Survivors include two sons, Everett
Allen Moon and Jerry Lee Moon of Twelve Mile; a daughter, Carmen Sue Carter,
Russiaville; and a sister, Frances V. Beckley, Twelve Mile.
Her funeral service will be at 11 a.m.
Tuesday at McClain Funeral Home,
Gerald
J. Rouse
Gerald J. ROUSE, 65,
He is survived by his children, Robin
Rouse, Christopher Rouse, Jamie Rouse; two brothers, Dennis Rouse and Anthony Rouse;
and two sisters, Delois Rouse and Zina Mae.
There are no services. The Cremation
Society of Ohio is handling arrangements.
Oct.
16, 1916-Feb. 8, 2008
Born in
A homemaker, she was involved in
various 4-H and Farm Bureau activities. She also volunteered with the Red Cross
Bloodmobile.
Survivors include a daughter, Merlee
and husband Fred Heckathorn,
Her funeral service will be at 10:30
a.m. Wednesday at Hartzler Funeral Home,
Charlotte
E. Warner
Charlotte E. WARNER, 86, of 3762 W.
Old
Survivors include her husband, Glenn
B. Warner,
Her funeral service will be at 1 p.m.
today at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Mary
Alice Watrous
Mary Alice WATROUS, 89, formerly of
Survivors include two daughters, Carol
Shrader, Kewanna, and Kay Harris, Huntington, and a son, Emory Watrous,
Her funeral service will be at 10 a.m.
Thursday at Good Family Funeral Home,
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Erma
Jean Graham
April
21, 1925-Feb. 9, 2008
Erma Jean GRAHAM, 82, of
Born in Leiters Ford, she was the
daughter of Alpha M. and Ruth Newcomb Overmyer. In 1947, she married Robert
Graham. He preceded her in death in 1989.
A homemaker, she volunteered at the
hospital. She greatly enjoyed gardening, especially her flowers. She was an
avid board game player, always waiting to challenge her family and friends.
Survivors include a daughter, Sandra
Lyons and husband Ed, Titusville, Fla.; a son, Michael Graham, Walkerton; a
grandson, Ed Lyons, Titusville, Fla.; a brother, Jim Overmyer, Mishawaka;
cousins, Gerald Overmyer, Oxnard, Calif., and Cleon Overmyer, Silver Lake; and
nieces, Julia Ecenbarger, Fort Wayne, and Janet Farias, Mishawaka. She was also
preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Jackie Overmyer.
Private visitation and funeral
services will be at Good Family Funeral Home,
Gerald
J. Rouse
Gerald J. ROUSE, 65,
Born in
He is preceded in death by his
parents, John and Zina, and wife, Carole. He is survived by his sons, Robin
(Susan), Christopher and Jamie (Mindy); brothers, Dennis (Delores) and Anthony
(Carol); sisters, Delois and Zina Mae; and grandchildren Nicolaus, Erika, Evan,
Lauren and Jacob. The family wishes to express their thanks for all friends and
family for their prayers and encouragement. (ADAMS-MASON, 330-535-9186)
Omer
J. Torrence
June
4, 1926-Feb. 12, 2008
Omer J. TORRENCE, 81, of
He was born on June 4, 1926, in
Mr. Torrence owned and operated
Torrence Plumbing and Heating in
Survivors include his daughter, Carol
and husband Robert Loebig, Rochester; son, Nick E. Torrence, North Hollywood,
Calif.; grandchildren, Christy Stinson, Rochester, David Perdue and fiancee
Jordon Schlosser, Rochester; and stepgrandchildren, Kim and husband Norm
Benzing, Rochester, Robert Loebig II and wife Allison, Texas. He was preceded
in death by his parents and sister, Dorothy Clifford.
Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Mary
Alice Watrous
Jan.
30, 1919-Feb. 9, 2008
Mary Alice WATROUS, 89, formerly of
Born in
On July 26, 1941, in
Mary Alice was co-owner of the former
Watrous Paint Store,
Mary Alice enjoyed a variety of
crafting projects while residing in
Important in Mary Alice's life was the
First Christian Church,
Mary Alice will be remembered as a
devoted Mother and tender and loving Grandmother, always there to support her
grandchildren and great-grandchildren in all of their aspirations and
endeavors. She also leaves behind many friends and her acquired family at
She is survived by two daughters,
Carol Shrader and husband Ron, Kewanna, and Kay Harris and husband Butch, Huntington;
a son, Emory Watrous and wife Betty, Belleview, Fla.; five grandchildren, Troy
Shriver and wife Janelle, Teresa Harsh and husband Michael, all of Rochester,
Brian Kinley and wife Teresa, Brenda Kinley, all of Huntington, and Vicki Mudra
and husband Mike, Cary, Ill.; and 10 great-grandchildren. Also preceding her in
death were her parents; a grandchild; two brothers; and her son-in-law, Ronnie
Shriver, in October 2003.
A celebration of the life of Mary
Alice Watrous will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Good Family Funeral Home, with the
Rev. Chris Dodson officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 4 p.m. to
8 p.m. Wednesday and one hour before the service. Burial will be at
Elizabeth Warner Young
Elizabeth Warner YOUNG, 87,
Arrangements are pending at McClain
Funeral Home,
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Lyle E. Disney
Lyle E. DISNEY, 79,
His funeral service will be at 3 p.m.
Friday at Callahan & Hughes Funeral Home,
Thursday, February 14, 2008
No
Obituaries
Friday, February 15, 2008
Bud
W. Krohn Sr.
Jan.
27, 1927-Feb. 13, 2008
Bud W. KROHN Sr., 81, of
4640 E. 50 South, Winamac, died at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday at
Born in
He served on the ASCS board as a
township committeeman for many years, was a member of Winamac Masonic Lodge No.
262, and on Fulton County REMC board of directors for 12 years. He was
He enjoyed attending
Survivors include a daughter, Marilyn
(Ed) Newman, Star City; two sons, Bud (Cindra) Krohn Jr. and Robert E.
(Theresa) Krohn of Winamac; grandchildren, Brian (Erin) Krohn, Brownsburg, Amy
(Jacob) Koepkey, Sheridan, Rebecca (Brennen) Johnson, Lafayette, Lisa (John)
Schaaf, Westfield, Valerie (Patrick) Ruth, Fishers, Erin (Erik) Howe,
Jacksonville, Fla., Joshua (Sheila) Krohn, Lamesa, Texas, Cristy (David)
Sinclair, Cloverdale, Meghan Newman, Eric Newman, Star City;
great-grandchildren, Shaefer Krohn and Brynn Krohn of Brownsburg, Logan, Griffin
and Madelyn Koepkey of Sheridan, Carter and Lauren Johnson of Lafayette, Reid
Schaaf, Westfield, and Gavin Sinclair, Cloverdale; a sister, Evelyn Leslin, a
brother, William (Libby) Krohn, a sister, Clara Mae "Babe" (Bill)
Locke, and a brother-in-law, Frank Eiler, all of Winamac. He was preceded in
death by his parents; a great-granddaughter, Addison Krohn; and two sisters,
Florence Klampe and Dorothy Eiler.
His funeral service will be at 1 p.m.
Sunday at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with the Rev. Edward Clark officiating.
Burial will be at
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Delores
Snavley
Delores SNAVLEY, 85, Idaville,
died Friday at home.
Survivors include two daughters, Sue
Ann Shaw, Winamac, and Sandi Kay Swetnam,
Her funeral service will be at 10:30
a.m. Monday at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home,
Lois Lemler
Lois LEMLER, 101, Mentone,
passed away at Miller’s Merry Manor,
Arrangements are pending at King
Memorial Home, Mentone.
Charlotte Sue Holden
Charlotte Sue HOLDEN, 46,
Survivors include her husband, Greg
Holden; a son, Shane Gregory Holden, at home; her parents Bill and Margaret
Leffel,
Funeral services will be held at 11
a.m. Tuesday at McClain Funeral Home,
Friends may call from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
on Monday at the funeral home.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Sharon K. Gilbert
Sharon K. GILBERT, 69, of 8027 W.
900 South,
Arrangements are pending at King
Memorial Home, Mentone.
Lois
Lemler
Jan.
21, 1907-Feb. 15, 2008
Mrs. Lois LEMLER, 101, formerly
of Mentone, died at 4:57 p.m. Friday at Miller's Merry Manor,
Precious in the sight of the Lord is
the death of his saints. Psalm 116:15
Born in Newville, she was the daughter
of Silas M. and Cora Belle Cauffman Hill.
On Sept. 2, 1923, in Bourbon, she and
Fred D. Lemler were married by her father, Rev. S. M. Hill.
She moved to Mentone from Nappanee in
1926. She and her husband owned and operated L&B Foods in Mentone for 43
years. Her husband preceded her in death on Jan. 24, 1979.
Mrs. Lemler was a member of
Survivors include two daughters,
Phyllis (and the late Wayne) Bowser, Mentone, and Leah Nell and husband Stan
Yeiter, Atwood; a half sister, Mrs. John (Marjorie) Knecht, North Manchester;
seven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 21 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her stepmother, Gertrude Johnson Hill; a brother,
Ellis Hill; and two sisters, Cloe Whitman and Mildred Krider.
Her funeral service will be at 10:30
a.m. Wednesday at
Charlotte Jean Stratton
Charlotte Jean STRATTON, 75, of
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home,
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Sharon
K. Gilbert
Aug.
29, 1938-Feb. 17, 2008
Sharon Kay GILBERT, 69, of 8027 W.
900 South,
Born on Aug. 29, 1938, in
Surviving are three daughters, Leslie
and husband Roger Morrow, Beaver Dam Lake, (Akron), Rhonda and husband Waleed
Sharbini, Aurora, Colo., and Jennifer Senff, Marshall, Ill.; five grandsons and
five granddaughters; two great-grandsons, three great-granddaughters and a
stepgreat-granddaughter; four sisters, Joyce and husband John Sexton, Mentone,
Nancy Owens, Warsaw, Dawn and husband Charles Walton, Avon Park, Fla., and
Sharlene and husband Jerry Ross, Mentone. She was preceded in death by her
parents, a son and a great-granddaughter.
Her funeral service will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday with visitation 30 minutes before the service at King Memorial Home,
Lee
T. Howe
April
23, 1963-Feb. 4, 2008
Lee T. HOWE, 44, of 10382
Tiburon Drive, Florence, Ky., formerly of Winamac, died at 4:30 p.m. Monday,
Feb. 4, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center Hospice,
Born in Winamac, he was the son of
Jerry and Mary Ash Howe. He graduated from
A controller for Duke Energy,
He was a member and treasurer of
He lived in
Survivors include his wife, Julie
Johnson Howe, Florence, Ky.; a daughter, Ashlee Howe, and son, Andrew Howe,
both of Florence, Ky.; his father and stepmother, Jerry (JoAnn) Howe, Winamac;
a twin brother, Don (Sue) Howe, Winamac, and two brothers, Rob (Connie) Howe,
Winamac, and Mike (Sherri) Howe, Rockmart, Ga.; a stepsister, Julie (Dan)
Middleton, Silver Lake; and a stepbrother, Jeff (Starr) Hoffman, Kewanna. He
was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ash Howe.
A memorial service will be at 4 p.m.
Saturday at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Friends may call from 2 p.m. until the
service. Memorials may be made to ALS Research c/o
Charlotte
Jean Stratton
March
12, 1932-Feb. 18, 2008
Charlotte Jean STRATTON, 75, of 604 N.
Sycamore St., North
She was born on March 12, 1932, in
Macy, the daughter of William W. and Florence Ruth (Harding) Ballenger. On
April 8, 1949, in
Mrs. Stratton worked for the U.S.
Postal Service for more than 25 years, working as Postmaster for the
Survivors include her daughters,
Charlene K. and husband Kevin Young, North Manchester, Barbara and husband
Norman Fuchs, Angola; son, Walter and wife Betty Stratton, Guam; 10
grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was
preceded in death by her sister, Helen Jones; brother, Charles Robert
Ballenger; and her parents.
Her funeral service will be at 10:30
a.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
No
Obituaries
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Ruby
Mae (
Oct.
6, 1935-Feb. 19, 2008
Ruby Mae (Rhodes) BEARSS, 72, Berne, died
at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday at
Born in
A teacher and a homemaker, she enjoyed
painting, reading, knitting and gardening. She was a member of First Missionary
Church of Berne. She served as a volunteer advocate/counselor for 19 years at A
Hope Center,
In addition to her husband, she is
survived by three daughters, Laura Gene (Jim) Umpleby of Elkhart, Kristi Diane
Bearss of Spring Hill, Tenn., and Barbara Elaine Bearss of Chicago; five
grandchildren, Timothy, Tyler, Kyrsten and Karis Umpleby and Malachi Reid; two
brothers, Donald Rhodes, Grass Valley, Calif., and David Rhodes, Mishawaka; and
two sisters, Mildred Steely, South Bend, and Etta Marie Obringer, Goshen.
Her funeral service will be at 10 a.m.
Friday at
George C. Feidner
George C. FEIDNER, 77,
Medaryville, died Wednesday at
Gary Richardson
Gary RICHARDSON, 55 of
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Florence E. SMALL, 95,
Survivors include a son, David H.
Schroder,
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday at
Friday, February 22, 2008
Charles
A. Crippen
Aug.
17, 1926-Feb. 21, 2008
Charles A. CRIPPEN, 81, of 2779 N.
600 East,
Born in
He was a dairy farmer until becoming
owner of Athens Oliver Implement Dealership in 1957. He was a longtime member
of
In addition to his wife, Corabelle
Crippen, at home, he is survived by two daughters, Kathleen and husband Bob
Sutton, Rochester, and Lorie and husband David Hurst, Rochester; five
grandchildren, Kenneth Hurst, William and wife Kimberly Hurst, Terry Hurst, Rob
and wife Laura Sutton and Amy Sutton; and two great-grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by a son, Charles Leon Crippen, and two brothers, Leroy and
Leon Crippen.
His funeral service will be at 10:30
a.m. Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home,
George
C. Feidner
George C. FEIDNER, 77,
Medaryville, died Wednesday at
Survivors include his wife, Betty J.
Feidner, Medaryville; a daughter, Debbie S. Beyers,
His funeral service will be at 2 p.m.
Saturday at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home,
Phyllis
A. Nette
Phyllis A. NETTE, 75, Life Care
Center of Rochester, formerly of 11219 E. 50 North,
Survivors include three daughters,
Patti Swihart, Gilead, Lori Cox, Akron, and Dianna Powell, Plymouth; two sons,
Robert Nette, Akron, and Jeffrey Nette, Milford; a sister, Barbara Rudo, Akron;
and four brothers, Bernard Holloway, Palestine, Dean Holloway, Rochester, Don
Holloway and Rodney Holloway of Warsaw.
Her funeral service will be at 1 p.m.
Sunday at Hartzler Funeral Home,
Gary
Richardson
Feb.
3, 1953-Feb. 20, 2008
Gary RICHARDSON, 55, of
Born in
He was a paper carrier for The
Rochester Sentinel and The South Bend Tribune for a number of years.
He loved gardening, especially
flowers. Roses were his favorite. He also enjoyed cookouts, family gatherings
and watching scary movies.
Survivors include his mother, Phyllis
Barrett,
Private family services will take
place. Arrangements are by Good Family Funeral Home,
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Lillian
R. Hutchins
Lillian R. HUTCHINS, formerly of the
Talma area, died Saturday, Feb. 16 at the home of her son, Richard Newman Jr.,
She is also survived by a brother,
Paul R. Ridenour,
Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home,
Quentin
Brower
Aug. 6, 1920 - Feb. 22, 2008
Quentin BROWER, 87, formerly of
rural Macy, died at 6:15 a.m. Friday at
Born in
He graduated from
In addition to his wife Dorothy Jean
Mang, he is survived by a daughter, Penny Mae and husband Bobby Clemons of
Macy; three grandchildren, Darrel and wife Ruby Clemons, Keller, Texas; Don
Clemons, South Bend and Linnea and husband Robert Myers, Jr., Twelve Mile; and
four great-grandchildren, Justin, Kristin, Joshua and Alexis; one brother,
Larry and wife Geraldine Bower, Macy; two sisters, Lela and husband Lyle Deeds,
Macy, Vera and husband Martin Green, Converse. He was preceded in death by his
parents, a brother, Berl Bower and a sister Mabel Patty.
His funeral services will be at 11
a.m. Monday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home,
T.
Lucile Meredith
Dec.
21, 1922 - Feb. 22, 2008
T. Lucile MEREDITH, 96, formerly of
Born in
She had worked in the
She taught Sunday school at the
Survivors include a daughter, Mary Ann
and husband Robert Gardner,
She was preceded in death by her
husband, parents and half-brother, Garland Kline.
Her funeral services will be held at
11 a.m. Monday at Hartzler Funeral Home,
Friends may visit from 4 p.m. to 6
p.m. Sunday at Hartzler Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to
Bethany Pointe Health Campus Anderson, or
On-line condolences may be made at
www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com
Monday, February 25, 2008
Mildred
Gropp
Mildred "Millie" GROPP, 79,
Survivors include two daughters, Catherine
Gropp,
Her funeral service will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday at St. Mary's of the Angels Catholic Church, rural Hudson. Visitation
will be from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Frurip-May Funeral Home, LaGrange.
Marie
Miller
Marie MILLER, 85, Life Care
Center of Rochester, died at 11:20 p.m. Saturday at
Tricia
Marie Simpson Russell
Dec.
18, 1961-Feb. 23, 2008
Tricia Marie Simpson RUSSELL, 46,
Tricia was born on Dec. 18, 1961, in
A 1980 graduate of
She is survived by sons, Joseph, 12,
and Thomas, 8, of Valparaiso; a sister, Pamela (Dan) Hood of Valparaiso;
brothers, Michael (Sharon) Simpson of Valparaiso and Lt. Col. Daniel (Alicia)
Simpson, M.D., of Silver Spring, Md.; a nephew, Cpl. Alexander Hood, USMC,
Iraq; and nieces, Kathryn Hood of West Lafayette, Maria, Louisa, Sophia and
Gabriella Simpson of Silver Spring, Md.; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins
and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents and a nephew,
Benjamin Hood.
Following prayer at 10:30 a.m.,
Central time, Wednesday at Dykes Funeral Home, 2305 N. Campbell St.,
Valparaiso, a funeral procession will travel to St. Paul Catholic Church, 1855
Harrison Blvd., Valparaiso, for an 11 a.m. funeral mass with Msgr. John J.
Charlebois officiating. Interment will be at
Lily
B. Sult
May
25, 1918-Feb. 23, 2008
Lily B. SULT, 89, of 4787
School St., Leiters Ford, died at 6:53 a.m. Saturday at Miller's Merry Manor,
Culver.
Born in
On Dec. 9, 1966, she married Harry L.
Sult in
A homemaker, she was a former member
of
Lily expressed herself through the
poetry she wrote and by painting on canvas.
She is survived by two daughters, Mary
Ellen Ryon and husband Dave,
A celebration of the life of Mrs. Lily
B. Sult will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at
Good Family Funeral Home has been
entrusted with her services. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to
the family at goodfamily@rtcol.com.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Marilyn
J. Kirby
Nov. 8, 1938-Feb. 21, 2008
Marilyn
J. KIRBY, 69,
Born
in
She
is survived by a daughter, Kathy (Mark) Hisey, Fort Wayne; a son, Harold E.
Kirby Jr., Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Matthew and Lauren Hisey; a sister, Joyce
Bascom, Tampa, Fla.; nieces, Barbara (Paul) Luhman and children, Abiquiu, N.M.,
and Julia LaShure and Dylan, Tamarac, Fla.; and a nephew, Randall Bascom and
son, Tampa, Fla. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Pearl
Gluck.
She
was a dedicated Mother, Grandmother and dog lover.
Preferred
memorials may be made to Anthony Wayne Services.
There
will be no services. Arrangements are by Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home,
Marie
Miller
Marie MILLER, 85,
Survivors include one son, Jerry
Miller, Cambridge, Ohio; one daughter, Sandra Sheppard, Plymouth; and three
sisters, Mildred Nutter, Spencer, W.Va., Cloris Metz and Della Wise, both of
Barberton, Ohio; and one brother, John W. Hall Jr., Weston, W.Va.
Her funeral service will be at 1 p.m.
Thursday at Addy Funeral Home,
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Lillian
R. Ridenour Hutchins
April
22, 1929-Feb. 16, 2008
Lillian R. (Ridenour) HUTCHINS, formerly of
She was born Lillian Rose Ridenour
April 22, 1929, in
She lived in
She is survived by her son, Richard C.
Newman, II, and wife Christine, of
Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home
assisted with the arrangements.
Rev. Maurice E. Kessler
Rev. Maurice E. KESSLER 93, Timbercrest
Retirement Community, North Manchester, formerly of
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler
Funeral Home,
Mary J. Knight
Mary J. KNIGHT, 81, of 5961 E.
350 South,
Arrangements are pending at Good Family
Funeral Home,
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Diana
R. DeWitt
Diana R. DeWITT, 73,
Survivors include two sons, Kevin M.
and Kirk D. Swartzell of Logansport and two daughters, Lisa C. Smith,
There is no visitation. Services are
private. Marocco Funeral Chapel,
Rev.
Maurice E. Kessler
Oct.
12, 1914-Feb. 27, 2008
The Rev. Maurice E. KESSLER 93, Timbercrest
Senior Living Community, North Manchester, formerly of
Born in
On Sept. 5, 1938, in
He graduated from the Boston
University School of Theology in 1941 and served United Methodist Churches in
the Northern Indiana Conference and retired in 1980 after serving for 44 years.
He served these churches: Bethel United Methodist Church, Anderson; Carmel
United Methodist Church; Warren United Methodist Church; Upland United
Methodist Church; Bunker Hill United Methodist Church; Akron United Methodist
Church; Elwood Grace United Methodist Church; Muncie High Street United
Methodist Church; Frankton United Methodist Church; Culver Emmanuel United
Methodist Church; Roanoke United Methodist Church. After retirement, he was the
Pastor Emeritus at the
He was a member of the Akron Lions
Club and the Astronomical Club in
He had the highest license in the
federal government as an amateur ham radio operator. In 1991, he received his
60-year pin. His call letters were NM9K.
Survivors include two daughters, Alona
and husband Randall Leininger,
His funeral service will be at 10:30
a.m. Saturday at
Mary
J. Knight
Mary J. KNIGHT, 81, of 5961 E.
350 South,
Survivors include a daughter, Frances
Eltzroth, Wabash; a son, Ernest Knight Jr.,
Her funeral service will be at 11 a.m.
Friday at Good Family Funeral Home,
Paul E. White
Paul E. WHITE, 101, of
Arrangements are pending at King
Memorial Home, Mentone.
Carl D. Zolman
Carl D. ZOLMAN, 90, Mentone,
died at 4:30 a.m. today at Miller’s Merry Manor,
Arrangements are pending at King
Memorial Home, Mentone.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Nov.
9, 1938-Feb. 27, 2008
Lawrence "Larry" INGLEHEARN, 69,
A retired carpenter, he was born in
He served in the U.S. Army from 1957
to 1960.
Survivors include his companion,
Colette Sidwell; three sons, Curtis Inglehearn and wife Jude, Eric Inglehearn
and wife Cheryl of Peru, and Michael Inglehearn and wife Sandy of Rochester; a
daughter, Theresa Tibbits and husband Mike of Nevada; six grandchildren,
Preston, Angelea, Michael, William, Cameron and Ethan; a brother, Jack
Inglehearn of New Jersey; and three sisters, Marie Pilkowski of Peru, Carol
Burns and Lora Mickles of Pennsylvania. His parents preceded him in death.
There will be a celebration of Larry's
life at 1 p.m. Saturday at the home of his son, Eric,
Paul
E. White
Dec.
23, 1906-Feb. 28, 2008
Paul E. WHITE, 101, of
Born on Dec. 23, 1906, in
On May 8, 1923, in Noblesville, he married
Iris Huber. She passed away on Dec. 25, 1978. He later married Florence McBroom
and she passed away on Sept. 18, 1987. He married Margaret Eber and she passed
away on May 5, 1997.
He was a U.S. Army veteran who served
in World War II. He was a member of Leroy Shelton American Legion Post No. 36
and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1343 of
He attended Akron Church of God, where
he had been an active driver in the bus ministry.
He belonged to the Akron Lions Club,
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge in
Survivors include a daughter, Corita
and husband John Belyea, Grand Bay-Westfield, New Brunswick, Canada, and
Riverview, Fla.; a son, Karl White, Akron; seven grandchildren; 13
great-grandchildren; 23 great-great-grandchildren; a stepdaughter, Mary Lou and
husband Charles Staton, Akron; a stepson, Phillip and wife Carolyn Eber,
Ossian. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Kay Marie and Alwilda; two
sons, Phillip and George; three brothers and six sisters.
His funeral service will be at 10 a.m.
Monday at Hartzler Funeral Home,
Earl
L. Smith
June
25, 1932-Feb. 27, 2008
Earl L. SMITH, 75, rural Macy,
died at 2:18 p.m. Wednesday at
A retired farmer, he lived in
On Oct. 9, 1957, he married Doris
Hunt, and she survives.
He was a member of
He loved mushroom hunting, fishing and
playing cards at the maennerchor. He liked antique tractors and collected 1/16
scale Allis Chalmers tractors.
Survivors also include a son, William
E. Smith and wife Lynette, Chili; two daughters, Anne Hart and husband Paul,
Macy, and Becky White, Chili; 11 grandchildren, Alicia Hart and fiance Paul Pe
of Logansport, Zach Hart and wife Stacia of Silver Lake, Samuel Hart of Macy,
Thomas and Rylie White, Carrie Anne Smith, Lee and Donnie Hall and Mary Werner
and husband Adam of Chili; a brother, Roy Smith and wife Iris, rural Macy; and
a sister, Joann Denny, Converse. He was preceded in death by his parents; two
sons, Mark David Smith and Robert Gene Smith; three brothers and eight sisters.
His funeral service will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home,
Carl
D. Zolman
April
28, 1917-Feb. 28, 2008
Carl D. ZOLMAN, 90, of
Born in
He was married to Emma W. Kepler on
May 2, 1942, in Mentone. She preceded him in death on Feb. 14, 1997.
He enjoyed the outdoors and adored his
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed keeping a perfect yard.
Survivors include two sons, John and
wife Sue Zolman and Jerry and wife Connie Zolman of Mentone; seven
grandchildren,
His funeral service will be at 10:30
a.m. Tuesday at King Memorial Home,
Saturday, March 1, 2008
No
Obituaries
Monday, March 3, 2008
LeRoy
Jay Conklin
LeRoy Jay CONKLIN, 84,
Arrangements
are pending at Good Family Funeral Home,
Janet
L. Loveless
Janet L. LOVELESS, 53,
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Martha
'
July
12, 1920-March 1, 2008
Martha "Alice" MILLS, 87,
She was born in
She married Fredrick "Paul"
Mills on March 24, 1962. He preceded her in death on Sept. 10, 1985.
She retired from the Meat Mart, Fifth
and
Survivors include a son, Charles
Binkerd and wife Marjorie, Mexico; a daughter, Shirley Haffner and husband
John, Denver; six grandchildren, Chuck Binkerd and wife Becca of Marion, Becky
Aspinwall and husband Joe of Denver, Mike Binkerd and wife Lorraine of Fort
Wayne, Don Haffner and wife Linda of Springfield, Mo., Dianne Hayes and husband
Wayne of Logansport, and Rhonda Hunter and husband Tom, Denver;
great-grandchildren, Joe Binkerd of Maitland, Fla., Nicole Binkerd of Orlando,
Fla. Celeste and Victoria Binkerd of Fort Wayne, Steven and Alex Aspinwall of
Denver, Melissa and Joe Haffner of Springfield, Mo., Ben Bond of Bunker Hill,
Brian Bond, Iraq, Shawn and Kristy Haffner of Denver and Taralynn of Peru; one
great-great-granddaughter; and a sister, Charlene Chajkowski, New Cumberland,
Pa. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Charles H. Knee;
and two great-great-grandchildren.
Her funeral service will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home,
Zeno
William Schultz
Sept.
7, 1923-Feb. 29, 2008
Zeno William SCHULTZ, 84, of 1853 S.
Indiana 19,
Born in
He married Patricia Lou Alger on Aug.
22, 1954, in Springville, and she survives. He farmed and hauled livestock. He
attended Akron Church of God.
In addition to his wife, Patty
Schultz, Akron, he is survived by three daughters, Charlotte and husband Duane
Hammond, Akron, Mary Jo and husband John Riffle, Macy, and Jo Ellen Dunn and
companion Scott Seagrave, Columbia City; eight grandchildren, Arissa Hammond,
Vanessa Hammond, Trevor Hammond, Andrea Riffle, Jessica and husband Brad
Farrell, Tyler Schultz, John Henry Riffle, Holly Dunn; two great-grandchildren,
Luna and Devan Chandler; a sister, Mary Jareque, Midland, Texas; and several
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Olive Harshbarger.
His funeral service will be at 10:30
a.m. Wednesday at Akron Church of God,
Paul
G. Thiry
March
26, 1922-March 2, 2008
Paul G. THIRY, 85,
The son of Aimalle and Philippina
(Debring) Thiry, he was born in
He married Mildred Carlin on Nov. 12,
1971, and she died Nov. 8, 1993.
He retired from Square D. Company,
Survivors include three sons, Paul W.
Thiry and wife Irma, Denver, Quinton D. Thiry and Robert J. Thiry of Rochester;
three daughters, Brenda Herbruck and husband Herb, Massillon, Ohio, Ethel Thiry,
Louisville, Ohio, and Midge Hendershot and husband Jeff, Canton, Ohio; a
stepdaughter, Sally Brown, Peru, and a stepson, Richard Burwell and wife June,
Peru; 20 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in
death by his parents and two brothers.
His funeral service will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home,
Linda
(Jasiewicz) Wiedlocher
Linda (Jasiewicz) WIEDLOCHER, 57,
Survivors include her husband, Carl;
daughters, Jessica Allen and Leslie Wiedlocher; sisters, Chris Parman,
La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home,
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
LeRoy
Jay Conklin
Sept.
30, 1923-March 3, 2008
LeRoy Jay CONKLIN, 84,
Born in
He married Dorothy Riffe in 1945, in
A carpenter, he retired in 1985 from
Steinberger Construction Inc. LeRoy was a United States Marine Corps veteran of
World War II and was a member of American Legion Post No. 418. He belonged to
Logansport Eagles Lodge No. 323 and was a member and former governor of Moose
Lodge No. 232.
In addition to his wife, Ocelia
Conklin, Rochester, he is survived by a daughter, Cheryl Whittenburger and
husband Gene, Mexico; three sons, Ronald LeRoy Conklin and wife Sandra, Dennis
Conklin and wife Alisha, and Greg Conklin and wife Dixie, all of Peru; a
sister, Nina James, Logansport; Ocelia's nephew, Rick Lindgren, Rochester; and
several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by
a sister, Bessie Sterrett, and a brother, Lloyd Conklin.
His funeral service will be at 10:30
a.m. Thursday at Gundrum Funeral Home,
Ted
G. Eller
Ted G. ELLER, 54,
A Rochester High School graduate with
the Class of 1972, he is survived by his wife, June Eller; daughter, Sarah June
Eller; mother, Emily Joan Eller, and sisters, Toni Soloperto, Stuart, Fla.,
Nikki Eller of Carmel, Kay Garrett and Sue Cash of Rochester.
Arrangements are being handled by Alexander
East Chapel,
James
J. ‘Jamie’ Hill II
James
J. “Jamie” HILL II, 32, of 4631 E. Indiana 14,
Arrangements
are pending at Good Family Funeral Home,
Roy
M. Jones
Roy M. JONES, 88,
Survivors include his wife, Helen,
His funeral service will be at 11 a.m.
Thursday at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home,
Janet
L. Loveless
Janet L. LOVELESS, 53, of 8590 S.
350 West, Kewanna, died Sunday at
Survivors include a son, Aaron J.
Loveless, Marion; her mother, Dolly Rife, Fulton; a sister, Carol Rife, Fulton;
and two brothers, Bud Rife, Mitchell, and Jerry Rife, Fulton.
Services will be at a later date. Good
Family Funeral Home,
Margaret
J. Seedorf
Margaret "Maggie" J. SEEDORF, 79,
Survivors include a son, Kenny J.
Seedorf, Otterbein; four sisters, Flossy Ektall, Houston, Texas, Hilda Kemp,
Delphi, JoAnne Howard, Wabash, Donna Woods, Kewanna; and a brother, Roscoe
"Sunny" Malott, Rochester.
Her funeral service will be at 1 p.m.
Thursday at Soller-Baker West Lafayette Chapel, with visitation from 5 p.m. to
8 p.m. Wednesday.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Ruby
L. Mawbey
Nov.
13, 1917-March 3, 2008
Ruby L. MAWBEY, 90,
Born to George and Hazel (Maus)
Brubaker in
She was a
She was also an avid and faithful
follower of her son's basketball teams for more than 40 years and enjoyed
spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include her son, Basil L.
Mawbey and wife Eileen, Rochester; three granddaughters, Leah Haak and husband
Tim of Zionsville, Dawn Hein and husband Andy of Highland, and Christine
Farrell and husband Jim, Lake Forest, Ill.; a grandson, Cary Mawbey and wife
Nicole, Kokomo; nine great-grandchildren, Christian, James, Luke, Charlie,
Jacob, Gabriella, Maeve, George, Sam, and another one very soon.
Her funeral service will be at 11 a.m.
Friday at
Oct. 22, 1912-March 4, 2008
Zella
I. Bowman BAIN, 95, Hickory Creek of Rochester, died at 8:25
a.m. Tuesday at the nursing home.
Born
in
On
March 29, 1929, she married Frank H. Bowman. He passed away on Aug. 27, 1982.
She later married William Bain, who also preceded her in death.
A
homemaker, she worked at stores in the area. In 1949, she became a member of
the Church of the Nazarene. She was an organist and pianist and loved to sing.
Survivors
include two daughters, Betty and husband Rev. Byron Conrad,
Her
funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Church of the Nazarene, 1987
Southway 31,
Ted
G. Eller
Ted G. ELLER, 54,
Survivors include his wife, June
Eller; a daughter, Sarah June Eller; his mother, Emily Joan Eller,
His funeral service will be at 5 p.m.,
Central time, Thursday at Alexander East Chapel,
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Oct.
22, 1912-March 4, 2008
Zella I. Bowman BAIN, 95, Hickory Creek of Rochester, died at 8:25 a.m.
Tuesday at the nursing home.
Born in
On March 29, 1929, she married Frank
H. Bowman. He passed away on Aug. 27, 1982. She later married William Bain, who
also preceded her in death.
A homemaker, she worked at stores in
the area. In 1949, she became a member of the Church of the Nazarene. She was
an organist and pianist and loved to sing.
Survivors include two daughters, Betty
and husband Rev. Byron Conrad,
Her funeral service will be at 11 a.m.
Friday at the Church of the Nazarene, 1987 Southway 31,
Gertrude
L. Vangundy
Gertrude L. VANGUNDY, 78,
Survivors include two daughters,
Judith Melman, Huntley, and Janet Crunelle, Camarillo, Calif.; two sons, Carl
Vangundy, Elgin, Ill., and Richard P. Vangundy, Crete, Ill.; three brothers,
Gerhard Oberle, Revere, Mass., Frank Oberle, Everett, Mass., George Oberley,
Bloomingdale, Ill.; and three sisters, Louise Read of Bloomingdale, Ill.,
Hildegarde Druckamiller, Corsicana, Texas, and Geraldine Stangeby, Penn Valley,
Calif.
Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at
Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center, with visitation from 5
p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to the service.
Christian
Lee Chandler
Christian Lee CHANDLER, 7 weeks old,
Survivors include his parents, Ben and
Crystal McElheny Chandler of
His funeral service will be at 4 p.m.
Saturday at
Ted
G. Eller
Nov.
19, 1953-March 3, 2008
Ted G. ELLER, 54,
He was born on Nov. 19, 1953, in
Ted graduated from
He was preceded in death by his
father, Bernard G. Eller.
Ted is survived by his wife of 34
years, June Eller; a daughter, Sarah June Eller; a grandson, Isaiah Lowe; his
mother, Emily Joan Eller, Rochester; four sisters, Toni Soloperto and husband,
John, Stuart, Fla., Nikki Eller, Carmel, Kay Garrett and husband John,
Rochester, and Sue Cash and husband John, Rochester.
Services will be at 5 p.m. Central
time today at Alexander East Chapel,
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Fulton County Community Foundation for the Rochester High School Memorial
Scholarship Fund,
Gerald Rouse
A memorial service for Gerald ROUSE of
Friday, March 7, 2008
No
Obituaries
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Richard
C. "Rick" Rish
Richard C. "Rick" RISH, 53, of
Survivors include his wife, Corinnia
Rish; mother Rosemary Beard, Claypool; father, Richard E. Rish, Beaver Creek; a
sister, Ramara Hendrix, Claypool; a brother, Steven Rish, Denver Co.; a
daughter, Kristie Wolf, Marion; a son,
Private family services were held on
Friday at Hartzler Funeral Home,
Monday, March 10, 2008
James
Joseph 'Jamie' Hill II
Survivors include a son, Gavin Reese
Hill, Silver Lake; his mother, Rita L. Hill, Rochester; his father, James J.
Hill, Rochester; four sisters, Tami Cox, Akron, Debi Shidler, Rochester, Katina
"Katryna" Powell, Rochester, and Kira Shotts, Rochester; two
brothers, Art Shidler, Rochester, and William "Bill" Adams,
Massachusetts.
His funeral service will be at 10 a.m.
Thursday at Good Family Funeral Home,
Roberta
Beth Karn, R.N.
April
26, 1920-March 9, 2008
Surrounded by her loving family, Beth KARN, 87, of
Born in rural
Beth accepted her first nursing
assignment at
On Sept. 4, 1945, Beth was united in
marriage with local businessman and entrepreneur Harold Arthur Karn, owner of
the Karn's Coffee Shop and Hotel. Shortly thereafter, she began raising her
family and moved to the present-day residence on
Beth continued nursing as a
private-duty nurse and as the office nurse for Dr. E.V. Herendeen for several
years until her children were older. She was relied on as the neighborhood
nurse assisting injured and sick children and young families.
In 1972, she was appointed to the
position of Director of Nursing at
Always aspiring to provide our
community with the best healthcare, Mrs. Karn recognized the needs of home
health care and was instrumental with encouraging her good friends, the Rev.
Ron Purkey and his wife Sarah, also an R.N., to create a system of caring for
those ill patients with a preference on being cared for at home. The Purkeys
masterfully acted on and created Hope Hospice.
With boundless energy, Beth was active
in our community, serving at many capacities.
An active member of the Republican
Women's Club, Beth worked as a poll worker for Precinct 2 for numerous
primaries and general elections. In May 1985, the Rochester Chamber of Commerce
bestowed her with the Distinguished Citizen Award at her retirement reception
for her dedication and service to our community.
In addition to her dedication to her
many patients over the years of her nursing career, she cherished the moments
spent with her family and friends. Her outgoing personality, beautiful warm
smile, joyous laughter and words of encouragement were a blessing to all she
met. She loved Christ the Lord and her church family.
As an avid angler, Beth embraced
nature on the pristine waters of
Beth is survived by her three
children, a son, Richard Karn of Silver Lake, and twins, Jean Halfast and
husband Greg of Rochester and Pastor John A. Karn and wife Sharon of
Greenville, Ill.; three grandchildren, Eric Halfast and wife Jamie Howton,
Alicia Halfast Scorsone and husband Michael, and Gretchen Lynne Jennings and
husband Will; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Gladys Tully and husband
Eugene, Fort Wayne. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Harold,
who died May 16, 1971; two sisters, Mabel Bouse and Mary Waite; and two
brothers, Rex Carr and Robert Carr.
A celebration of the life of Roberta
Beth Karn will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at
Dolly
E. Rife
Aug.
6, 1926-March 8, 2008
Dolly E. RIFE, 81, of 8590 S. 350 West, Kewanna, passed away at
11:24 p.m. Saturday at her residence.
She was born on Aug. 6, 1926, in
Mrs. Rife retired from Marshall
Electric in 1991. She enjoyed working puzzles, crocheting and quilting.
Survivors include her sons, Manford C.
and wife Ellen Rife, Mitchell, Jerry Rife, Kewanna; a daughter, Carol Rife,
Kewanna; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy and
husband Maurice Mason, Brooklyn; brothers, John Kingery, Las Vegas, Nev., Bill
and wife Pat Kingery, Fulton; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in
death by her daughter, Janet Loveless; granddaughter, Tender Lea Rife; three
brothers; and two sisters.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday at
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
James
Joseph 'Jamie' Hill II
Dec.
22, 1975-March 2, 2008
Born on Dec. 22, 1975, in
With great pride, Jamie graduated from
Jamie took pleasure in the title
bestowed on him by his family - "Mr. Fix-It." He was talented and
able to complete a variety of household repairs, including carpentry, plumbing
and some electrical too. He also enjoyed tinkering with big equipment,
especially the dozers and backhoes. Jamie, a gifted welder, was employed by
Dragon Co. in that trade.
An American sportsman, Jamie embraced
nature; his experiences were varied and vast. He enjoyed adventures in the
woods, hunting deer with bow or shotgun. The fresh waters of the ponds near his
home often beckoned him, and there he relaxed, fishing for bluegill, catfish
and crappie. He most recently enjoyed competing with his coon dog in field
trials around the
He is survived by a son, Gavin Reese
Hill, Silver Lake; his mother, Rita L. Hill, Rochester; his father, James J.
Hill, Rochester; four sisters, Tami Cox, Akron, Debi Shidler, Rochester, Katina
"Katryna" Powell and husband Scott, Rochester, Kira Shotts and
husband Andy, Rochester; two brothers, Art Shidler and wife Jamie, Rochester,
and William "Bill" Adams, Massachusetts; his companion, Brenda Wilson
and her children, Brielle, Braxtin and Brilee Wilson, all of Rochester; his
uncle, Mike Hill; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant
sister, Scarlet Hill, in 1970, and a brother, Trevor Hill, in 1982.
A celebration of the life of James
Joseph "Jamie" Hill II will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Good Family
Funeral Home,
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Robert W. Pinder
Robert W. PINDER, 66,
Arrangements are pending at
Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Robert
W. Pinder
Feb.
3, 1942-March 8, 2008
A celebration of life for beloved
father and husband, Robert W. PINDER, 66, of
Born Feb. 3, 1942, in
He worked at Sealed Power in
He is survived by and will be greatly
missed by his wife, Gail, of Trinidad, Texas; his mother, Fay of Kewanna; a
son, Robert R. Pinder of Fort Wayne; two daughters, Lisa and her husband Kevin
Kersey of Plymouth, and Mary and her husband Danny Chew of Kewanna; four
brothers, Ed Pinder and his wife Lora Ann of Culver, Dick Pinder and his wife
June of Fulton, Jerry Pinder and his wife Beverly of Plymouth, and David Pinder
of South Bend; six grandchildren, Sarah, Jason and Phil Kersey, Jeanann Hewitt,
Darin Chew and Dylan Pinder; a great-granddaughter, Kathirine Kersey; and
several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his dad,
Harold, in 1982.
Online condolences may be made to the
Pinder family at www.harrisonmetzger.com.
Friday, March 14, 2008
No
Obituaries
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Irma Dailey
Irma DAILEY, 96, 6406 South State Road 19, Mentone, died Friday
at 5:15 p.m. at
Monday, March 17, 2008
Irma
P. Dailey
Irma P. DAILEY, 96, of 6406 S. Indiana 19, Mentone, died Friday at
Survivors include a son, John A.
Dailey, Claypool.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday
at
Danny
Ray Ehlinger Sr.
Nov.
28, 1950-March 15, 2008
Danny Ray EHLINGER Sr., age 57,
Knox, formerly of Leiters Ford, passed away Saturday at
Danny was born in
He was married Dec. 14, 1968, to
Sharon Thomas in Culver at the
He is survived by his wife, Sharon
Ehlinger, Knox; two sons, Eddie Ehlinger, Manistee, Mich., and Danny (Nora
Howard) Ehlinger Jr., Constantine, Mich.; a daughter, Shannon Shepherd, Culver;
his mother, Peggy (Hunter) Ehlinger, Rochester; a brother, Donnie (Betty)
Ehlinger, Knox; and five grandchildren, Dustin, Hanna and Devin Ehlinger of
Knox, Emmalee Shepherd of Culver and Landen Howard of Constantine. He was
preceded in death by his father, Harland "Bud" Ehlinger; two grandsons,
Nathaniel Shepherd and Ethan Shepherd; and his in-laws, Richard and Bernice
Thomas.
Visitation with the family will be
Tuesday at Bonine-Odom Funeral Home, Culver, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Rev. Ron
Lewellen will officiate services at noon Wednesday with visitation also one
hour before the service. Interment will follow at
William Huddleston
William “Bill” HUDDLESTON, 92, of 6416 W. 500 North,
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Tressie
Myers
Feb. 14, 1913-March 14, 2008
Tressie MYERS, age 95, of
She was born in
Mrs. Myers was a member of
She was preceded in death by her
parents and her husband, Kenneth Myers, on April 3, 1990.
She is survived by her loving family,
a daughter, Marilyn Miller, Three Rivers; a son, Paul (Verna) Myers, of Tulsa,
Okla.; a sister, Elnora Lackey, of Conway, S.C.; one very special
sister-in-law, Ruth Grossman, of Rochester; two grandchildren, Mickey Miller
and Pamela Myers; five great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8
p.m. Tuesday at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, 208 N.
Gerald
'
Dec.
1, 1936-March 15, 2008
Gerald "
He was born in
He married Sharlene Ware on June 28,
1958, at
Gerald worked as a machinist at
Midwest Spring for 45 years before his retirement. He also owned, and was a
handyman for, Ross and Sons. He served in the U.S. Air Force, was a Scout
leader and loved the outdoors.
His funeral service will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Doris Smith
officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8
p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at
Margaret N. Stumpff
Margaret N. STUMPFF, 56,
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home,
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
E.
Wayne Hoffman
E
Wayne HOFFMAN, 89, of
Arrangements
are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home,
Arthur
L. McFatridge Sr.
March 22, 1928-March 16, 2008
Arthur
L. McFATRIDGE Sr., 79,
Born
in
On
Sept. 2, 1967, in
He
retired from Delco Electronics in 1990 after 25 years of service.
He
was a member of
Survivors
include his wife, Oneta L. McFatridge, Logansport; four sons, Wayne McFatridge
and wife Gina, Logansport, Steve McFatridge and wife Sally, California, Arthur
McFatridge Jr. and wife Marie, Alabama, and Mitch McFatridge and wife Cathy,
Illinois; two daughters, Vicky Doll, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Janice Moser and
husband Tom, Arkansas; a brother, Charles McFatridge and wife Roseanne, Camden;
a sister, Vera Larimore and husband Junior, Galveston; 14 grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death
by a son, Kevin Ira McFatridge, and four brothers, Virgil, Tom, Robert and
William McFatridge.
His
funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Gundrum Funeral Home,
William
Emanuel Huddleston
July
10, 1915-March 15, 2008
William "Bill" Emanuel HUDDLESTON, 92, of 6416 W. 500 North,
Born in
On Aug. 30, 1954, in
He moved to
He was employed at Indiana Metal
Products and did custom concrete flatwork for Dunlap Construction,
He raised beagles and enjoyed time
with his grandchildren.
Survivors include a son, Billy
Huddleston and wife Penney, Rochester; grandchildren, Page and Clayton
Huddleston, both of Rochester; his beagle, Hank, at home; a brother-in-law,
Tommy Dean Lytle and wife Patricia, Indianapolis; a sister-in-law, Angie
Nichols and husband John, Rochester; five nieces, Janet Lytle and husband
Frank, Lori Dunse and husband David, Misty Cripe and husband Rob, Shaley Cripe and
Erin Dunse; and three nephews, Jake Lytle, Sawyer Cripe and Ethan Dunse. He was
preceded in death by his parents; wife; a sister, Lucille Sheets; a grandson,
John Huddleston; a son, James Huddleston; and two brothers-in-law, Max Lytle
and Walter Sheets.
Memorial services will be held at a
later date. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at
goodfamily@rtcol.com. Arrangements are by Good Family Funeral Home,
Naomi Shirk
Naomi SHIRK, 34, of 749 W. 650 North,
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Margaret
N. 'Peggy' Stumpff
Jan.
10, 1952-March 16, 2008
Margaret N. "Peggy" STUMPFF, 56,
She was born on Jan. 10, 1952, in
Survivors include her father, Gilbert
H. "Bert" Stumpff, Rochester; sisters, Diane Marie and husband
Kenneth Lang, Pensacola, Fla., and Patricia Stumpff, Fort Wayne; a brother,
Thomas J. and wife Patricia Stumpff, Rochester; nephews, Joe and wife Rebecca
Lang, John and wife Christi Lang, and niece, Bailey Stumpff. She was preceded
in death by her mother, Irene J. Stumpff.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m.
Wednesday at Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery,
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Artena Hedington
Artena HEDINGTON, 96, Miller’s Merry Manor,
Arrangements are pending at Kink
Memorial Home, Mentone.
E.
Wayne Hoffman
Sept.
25, 1918-March 18, 2008
E. Wayne HOFFMAN, 89, of
Born in
On April 13, 1942, in Nappanee, he
married Donabelle Sheets. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II.
In 1981, he retired from Sonoco
Products Co.,
A loyal fan of
He is survived by his wife, Donabelle
Hoffman, Akron; two daughters, Sharon and husband Hugh Hartz, Culver, and
Connie and husband Dennis Helvey, South Whitley; six grandchildren, Jeff and
Troy Hartz, Todd Helvey, Talisha Herendeen, Trina Semler and Trista Brubaker; 12
great-grandchildren; a sister, Emogene Daine, Akron; and two brothers, Earl and
wife Genelle Hoffman, Akron, and Edward and wife Martha Hoffman, Claypool. He
was preceded in death by his brother, Elvin Hoffman.
His funeral service will be at 10:30
a.m. Friday at Silver Creek Church of God,
Naomi
R. Shirk
Naomi R. SHIRK, 34, of 749 W. 650 North,
Survivors include her parents, Harry
and Miriam Weaver, Argos; her husband, Titus Shirk, at home; a son, Harlan
Shirk; five daughters, Delores, Minerva, Ruthann, Kathleen and Anita Shirk;
five sisters, Martha Martin and Rachel Martin of Rochester, Eunice Ramer of
Wakarusa, Rhoda Weaver and Joanna Weaver of Argos; and four brothers, Jonathan
Weaver of Tippecanoe, Nathan Weaver, Mathew Weaver and Andrew Weaver of Argos.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday
at the
Thursday, March 20, 2008
John
'Oscar' Allen
Sept.
8, 1940-March 16, 2008
John "Oscar" ALLEN, age 67, formerly of Winamac, died Sunday, March 16, at
Born on Sept. 8, 1940, in
Mr. Allen was the owner of Allen's
He was a member of the Knights of
Columbus and St. Peter's Catholic Church, both in Winamac. Mr. Allen was also
an avid sports enthusiast who loved horses, fishing and chocolate cakes.
Surviving him are his children, John
"Bob" Allen of Indianapolis, Connie Bair of Winamac, Lisa Foy of
Atlanta, Ga., and Lucille Ann Allen of Indianapolis; stepchildren, William
Harvey Funk II of Union City, Eric Dean Funk of Union City, Jacqueline Fay Funk
of Indianapolis, and Ceresa Marie Boals of Indianapolis; siblings, Linda L.
Bridegroom of Kewanna, Michael G. Allen of Coldsprings, N.Y., Sandy Roth of
Winamac, and Becky Allen of Star City; the mothers of his children, Nancy
Freeman of Winamac and Deana Fay "Cookie" Allen of Williamsburg, Ky.;
three grandchildren and seven stepgrandchildren. Preceding him in death were
his parents; brother, Raymond Allen; and granddaughter, Casandra.
Visitation was Wednesday, March 19,
from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary in
Artena
B. Hedington
Oct.
3, 1911-March 18, 2008
Artena B. HEDINGTON, 96, died at 12:19 p.m. Tuesday at Miller's Merry
Manor,
Born Oct. 3, 1911, in Tippecanoe to
Delbert and M. Leona Ritter Ralston, she married Noel L. Hedington on April 11,
1931, in
She worked at Atwood school as a
custodian for 10 years. She also worked at Kralis Brothers Foods for 15 years
before retiring in 1973. She was a homemaker who enjoyed her family, flowers
and gardening. She particularly loved hollyhocks.
Survivors include two daughters, Mary
Sparks, Etna Green, and Retha and husband Russell Hart, Mentone; three sons,
Delbert and wife Candace Hedington, Etna Green, Donald and wife Betty
Hedington,
Her funeral service will be at 10:30
a.m. Saturday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Rev. Dale Hart officiating.
Burial will be at
Visitation is 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday
at King Memorial Home,
Esther
Melba Zink
Esther Melba ZINK, 93,
There is no visitation. Graveside
funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at
Marilynn L. Hewitt
Marilynn L. HEWITT, 70, formerly of 5570 E. 150 South,
Funeral arrangements are pending at
Good Family Funeral Home.
Mervin Groves
Mervin GROVES, 64, of 5123 E. 350 South,
Funeral arrangements are pending at
Good Family Funeral Home.
William
Emanuel Huddleston
July
10, 1915-March 15, 2008
William "Bill" Emanuel HUDDLESTON, 92, of 6416 W. 500 North,
Born in
On Aug. 30, 1954, in
He moved to
He was employed at Indiana Metal
Products and did custom concrete flatwork for Dunlap Construction,
He raised beagles and enjoyed time
with his grandchildren.
Survivors include a son, Billy
Huddleston and wife Penney, Rochester; grandchildren, Page and Clayton
Huddleston, both of Rochester; his beagle, Hank, at home; a brother-in-law,
Tommy Dean Lytle and wife Patricia, Indianapolis; a sister-in-law, Angie
Nichols and husband John, Rochester; five nieces, Janet Lytle and husband
Frank, Lori Dunse and husband David, Misty Cripe and husband Rob, Shaley Cripe
and Erin Dunse; and three nephews, Jake Lytle, Sawyer Cripe and Ethan Dunse. He
was preceded in death by his parents; wife; a sister, Lucille Sheets; a
grandson, John Huddleston; a son, James Huddleston; and two brothers-in-law,
Max Lytle and Walter Sheets.
Memorial services will be held at a
later date. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at
goodfamily@rtcol.com. Arrangements are by Good Family Funeral Home,
Friday, March 21, 2008
Mervin
Paul Groves
March
18, 1944-March 20, 2008
Mervin Paul GROVES, 64, went to be with his Savior, surrounded by his
loving family, at 2:20 a.m. Thursday at his residence, 5123 E. 350 South, in
Mervin was born the son of Raymond and
As a Chief Mess Specialist (SW), he
retired after 28 years of active duty with the U.S. Navy. He then became a
self-employed truck driver for 19 years, retiring for health reasons.
The Groves have lived in the
He is survived by his wife, Mary
"Toni" Groves, at home; a daughter, Pattie Faye Parshall and husband
Marvin, Richmondville, N.Y.; a son, Raymond Paul Groves and wife Jennifer, Chesapeake,
Va.; four grandchildren, Brandon and Ryan Parshall of Richmondville, and
Raymond Jr. and Hunter Groves of Chesapeake. Also surviving is a sister,
Virginia Smally of Greenfield, and two brothers, Earl Groves of Greenfield, and
Raymond F. Groves and wife Marlene of St. George, Utah, and many special family
members including in-laws, nieces and nephews.
Merlin is also survived by special
Navy friends: Tom Pullen of
A celebration of Mervin's life will be
at 11 a.m. Monday in the Church of the Nazarene, 1987 Southway 31,
Marilynn
Lou Hewitt
Oct.
7, 1937-March 20, 2008
Marilynn Lou HEWITT, 70, formerly of 5570 E. 150 South,
Born in
She worked at American Geometric
Plastics, and at Stage in
She is survived by two sons, William
Lee Hewitt and wife Cheryl, Peru, and Steven R. Hewitt and wife Marisa,
Logansport; three grandchildren, Mandie Suthers, Olympia, Wash., Joshua Hewitt,
Bunker Hill, and Amy Million, Peru; three great-grandchildren, Kellyn Suthers,
Olympia, Wash., Faith Hewitt and Kendall Hewitt of Bunker Hill; and a sister,
Ellen Wright and husband John, Indianapolis. She was preceded in death by her
parents.
A memorial service will be at 3 p.m.
Monday at Good Family Funeral Home,
Roy SANER, 76, of 7701 W. Camabraw Lane,
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler
Funeral Home,
Ivan
J. Klobucher
Ivan J. KLOBUCHER, 63, of
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home,
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Mervin
Paul Groves
March
18, 1944-March 20, 2008
Mervin Paul GROVES, 64, went to be with his Savior, surrounded by his
loving family, at 2:20 a.m. Thursday at his residence, 5123 E. 350 South, in
Mervin was born the son of Raymond and
As a Chief Mess Specialist (SW), he
retired after 28 years of active duty with the U.S. Navy. He then became a
self-employed truck driver for 19 years, retiring for health reasons.
The Groves have lived in the
He is survived by his wife, Mary
"Toni" Groves, at home; a daughter, Pattie Faye Parshall and husband
Marvin, Richmondville, N.Y.; a son, Raymond Paul Groves and wife Jennifer,
Chesapeake, Va.; four grandchildren, Brandon and Ryan Parshall of
Richmondville, and Raymond Jr. and Hunter Groves of Chesapeake. Also surviving
is a sister, Virginia Smally of Greenfield, and two brothers, Earl Groves of
Greenfield, and Raymond F. Groves and wife Marlene of St. George, Utah, and
many special family members including in-laws, nieces and nephews.
Mervin is also survived by special
Navy friends: Tom Pullen of
A celebration of Mervin’s life will be
at 11 a.m. Monday in the Church of the Nazarene, 1987 Southway 31,
Ivan
J. Klobucher
May 22, 1944-March 21, 2008
Ivan J. KLOBUCHER, 63, of
He was born on May 22, 1944 in
Ivan had retired from the Prudential
Insurance Agency. He was an U.S. Air
Force veteran of the Vietnam War, a member of the
He enjoyed playing golf, sports of all
kinds, especially
Survivors include his wife, Judy L.
Klobucher, Rochester; daughter, Kristin and husband Paul Carpenter, Rochester;
mother Elsie Klobucher, Rochester; grandchildren, Alex Carpenter, Lukas
Carpenter and Lindsay Carpenter, all of Rochester; sister-in-law, Jaren
Gentile, Rochester; nephews, Kevin Gentile, Denver, Colo. And Ron Gentile,
He was preceded in death by his father,
father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ron and Lova Powell.
Private services will be conducted at
Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Erman J. Dotson
Erman J. DOTSON, 8764 S. 425 W. Silver Lake, died Friday at 6:02 p.m.
at
Arrangements are pending at Earl-Love
Funeral Home,
Roy Lee Saner
November
13, 1921-March 21, 2008
Roy Lee SANER, 76, 7701 West Camabraw Park Lane, Rock Lake (Akron),
died Friday at 6:30 a.m. at Woodlawn Hospital Emergency Room,
Born on Nov. 13, 1931 in
He married Marilyn A. Lockridge on
June 13, 1952 in Claypool and she survives.
He had owned and operated a well
drilling business for 42 years.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn
Saner, Akron; two daughters, Melanie and husband Ray Hollett, Warsaw, and
Marilee and husband Terrence Wires, Nappanee; three sons, Jim and wife Jane
Saner, Mike and wife Mary Saner, and Mark Saner, all of Akron; 13
grandchildren, Missy, Kristen, Jayme, Amy, David, Rachel, Daniel, Nathaniel,
Brooke, Megan, Brandt, Marcus and Leigh’
seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Fred and wife Willodene Saner,
Warsaw and Charles and wife Lily Saner, Warren; two sisters-in-law, Kay Saner, Indianapolis
and Doris Saner, Akron.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; two brothers, Loyd an dob Saner; a sister-in-law, Faye Saner and a
grandson-in-law, Nicholas Patterson.
His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions can be made to
the family. Envelopes will be available
at the funeral home. On-line condolences
may be made at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Nov.
13, 1931-March 21, 2008
Roy Lee SANER, 76, of 7701 West Camabraw Park Lane, Rock Lake
(Akron), died Friday at 6:30 a.m. at the
Born on Nov. 13, 1931, in
He married Marilyn A. Lockridge on
June 13, 1952, in Claypool and she survives.
He owned and operated a well drilling
business for 42 years.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn
Saner, Akron; two daughters, Melanie and husband Ray Hollett, Warsaw, and
Marilee and husband Terrence Wires, Nappanee; three sons, Jim and wife Jan
Saner, Mike and wife Mary Saner, and Mark Saner, all of Akron; 13
grandchildren, Missy, Kristen, Jayme, Amy, David, Rachael, Daniel, Nathaniel,
Brooke, Megan, Brandt, Marcus and Leigh; seven great-grandchildren; two
brothers, Fred and wife Willodene Saner, Warsaw, and Charles and wife Lily
Saner, Warren; two sisters-in-law, Kay Saner, Indianapolis, and Doris Saner,
Akron. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Loyd and Bob
Saner; a sister-in-law, Faye Saner; and a grandson-in-law, Nicholas Patterson.
His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home,
Erman
J. Dotson
Erman J. DOTSON, 90, of 8764 S. 425 West,
Survivors include his wife, Arizona
Dotson,
His funeral service will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday at Earl-Love Funeral Home,
Maxine
Sayger
Maxine SAYGER, 86, of 4425
Irene Workman
Irene WORKMAN, 89, Heritage Pointe Healthcare, Warren, formerly of
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler
Funeral Home,
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Irene
C. Workman
Oct.
30, 1919-March 24, 2008
Irene C. WORKMAN, 88, Heritage Pointe, Warren, formerly of
Born in Fairmount, she was the
daughter of Verlie and Lora Jones Couch. She graduated from
She married George D. Workman on Oct.
30, 1948, in Mathews. He passed away June 7, 2007.
She was a secretary at
She is survived by her sister, Mildred
and husband Clarence Wagoner,
Her funeral service will be at 7 p.m.
Wednesday at Hartzler Funeral Home,
Nona Maxine Sayger
Nona Maxine “Short” SAYGER, 86, of 4425
Survivors include two sons, Larry
Sayger,
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday
at Good Family Funeral Home,
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Nona Maxine Sayger
July 20, 1921-March 23, 2008
Nona Maxine "Short" SAYGER, 86, of 4425
Born in Etna Green, she was the daughter of Edward and
Bessie Bybee Lowe. She lived in the
In July of 1945, it was Maxine's desire to serve our
country with the Women's Army Corps. To meet the requirements with her petite
stature of 4 foot, 7 1/2 inches, it was essential that Maxine restyle her hair,
adding the extra inches necessary and managing to hit the mark. It was with
great pride that Private 1st Class WAC-TC Lowe answered the roll call at
Later the same year, on Oct. 27, at
She worked at Hart Schaffner & Marx and Topps
Manufacturing in
Maxine was an active member of local clubs. She belonged to
the American Legion LeRoy Shelton Post No. 36 for more than 63 years. She also
served in various capacities at the Moose Family Lodge No. 1107. In 1975, as a
charter member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Women's Auxiliary, Maxine
was a driving force. She served in positions for Zone No. 2, District No. 7 and
as secretary at the state level. Through the years, she and Harry recruited
members and helped build the lodge to the prominence as it is known and
appreciated today. Locally, Maxine served as secretary for more than 50 years.
She was also a server, waiting tables and making new friends. Maxine was a
solid supporter of the many Eagles charities for kids. Whether it was Shop with
a Cop, scholarships or summer camps, Maxine could be counted on to be in the
thick of things with all of her heart and soul.
A devoted member of the Fulton County RSVP, Maxine would
annually crochet more than 200 sets of hats, scarves and mittens for seniors
and friends in local nursing homes. She will be remembered at Christmas for the
mountain of rolled oats canisters she collected for RSVP over the year to
create the Santa decorations they made as a group project.
During her younger years, Maxine and Harry enjoyed dancing
the night away at the Moose, Eagles or American Legion. Friends will recall
this marvelous lady with the heart of the Energizer Bunny, insisting on cooking
a delectable breakfast in the early morning hours prior to retiring for the
night.
A baker, her creations of pineapple upside down cakes and
chocolate fudge were unparalleled and highly sought after at the charity
auctions. She found great joy in cooking and sharing her tasty treats with
everyone.
Whether it was fishing on shimmering waters of
With a twinkle in her eye, Maxine is remembered as a
prankster. Practical jokes and one-liners were among the most frequently used
in her repertoire.
A lover of dogs, Maxine bred and raised Pekingese. Her
current canine companion, Precious, could be seen sharing her chair as she read
or crocheted.
She enjoyed reading; mysteries and love stories were among
her favorites. She crocheted custom-made afghans for family and close friends,
once again illustrating her thoughtfulness for all of the lives she touched. In
recent years, Maxine became accomplished on the computer. Her forte was playing
games, especially euchre, slots and solitaire.
Maxine leaves her loving family and loyal friends to
cherish her memory.
She is survived by two sons, Larry Sayger, Rochester, and
Michael Sayger and wife Barbara, Thurmont, Md.; two sisters, Melva Sanders,
Rochester, and Betty Glentzer and husband Roy, Rochester; her canine companion,
Precious the Pekingese; three grandchildren, Pamela Jean Breckenridge, Dean
Winslow Sayger and Lincoln Edward Sayger; eight great-grandchildren; a
sister-in-law Nancy Baker; brother-in-law Jack Sayger and wife Elenora; and
special friends, Jimmy and Betty Tyler, Rochester. She was also preceded in
death by her parents and 13 sisters and brothers.
A celebration of the life of Mrs. Nona Maxine
"Short" Sayger will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Good Family Funeral
Home,
Robert S. Stone
July 22, 1913-March 22, 2008
Robert S. STONER, age 94, of
Born on July 22, 1913, in
Surviving is one daughter, Bobbette Pickell of
He was the founder of The Streamliner Restaurant in
Cremation rites have been accorded and a graveside service
will be April 12 at Greenwood Cemetery near Greenwood, Ill. Arrangements are by
Richard S. Wilton, funeral director, through Cumerford-Hurd Funeral Home, 428
W. McClure Avenue, Peoria, Ill. Memorials may be made to the church or a
charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be submitted through
www.cumerford.com.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Viola
Miller
Viola
MILLER, 74, of
Arrangements
are pending at Good Family Funeral Home,
George
E. Wagner
March 5, 1923-March 26, 2008
George
E. WAGNER, 85, Hickory Creek of
Rochester, formerly of rural
Born
in
On
June 11, 1944, in Macy, he married Normalene (Fites) Wagner. She passed away
Oct. 21, 1997.
He
was a farmer and also sold school buses for Kerlin Motors,
He
attended
He
belonged to Lincoln Lodge No. 523, Macy; Knights of Pythias,
He
loved to do woodworking and to fish.
Survivors
include a daughter, Martha and husband David Roberts,
His
funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at
Friday, March 28, 2008
Viola
'Jean' Miller
Viola "Jean" MILLER, 74, of
Survivors include six daughters, Nina
Hodges, Bald Knob, Ark., Susan Miller, Yorba Linda, Calif., Mary Conley, Argos,
Brenda Rowe, Hemet, Calif., Melissa Littlejohn, Nucla, Colo., and Rebecca
Miller, Argos; three sons, James Morack, Nucla, Colo., Roger Miller, New
Richmond, and John Miller, Nucla, Colo.; four sisters, Dolly Shireman,
Loudenville, Ohio, Lorraine Balentine, Mojave, Calif., Laura Anderson,
Carrington, Minn., and Clarice Gilchrest, Anaheim, Calif.; and a brother, John
Alloway.
Private family services will be at
Good Family Funeral Home,
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Homer
Miller
Homer MILLER, 56, Grovertown, died Thursday at
Survivors include his wife, Pam; a
sister, Rita Mullins, Grovertown; and four brothers, Arnie Miller and Richard
Miller of Grovertown, Raymond Miller of Salyersville, Ky., and Lee Miller,
Bremen.
His funeral service will be at 11 a.m.
Monday at
Viola
'Jean' Miller
Jan. 16, 1934-March 26, 2008
Viola "Jean" MILLER, 74, of
Born in
A homemaker, she enjoyed many crafts,
needlepoint, quilting and doing puzzles.
She was an avid backyard bird watcher and also liked parakeets. She cherished the time she spent with her
grandchildren.
Survivors include six daughters, Nina
Hodges and husband Joe, Bald Knob, Ark., Susan Miller, Yorba Linda, Calif.,
Mary Conley and husband Danny, Argos, Brenda Rowe and husband David, Hemet,
Calif., Melissa Littlejohn and husband Duane, Nucla, Colo., and Rebecca Miller,
Argos; three sons, James Morack, Nucla, Colo., Roger Miller and wife Annie, New
Richmond, and John Miller, Nucla, Colo.; four sisters, Dolly Shireman and
husband Glen, Loudenville, Ohio, Lorraine Balentine, Mojave, Calif., Laura
Anderson and husband Richard, Carrington, Minn., and Clarice Gilchrest and
husband Don, Anaheim, Calif.; a brother, John Alloway; 24 grandchildren; 37
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Private family services will be at
Good Family Funeral Home,
Monday, March 31, 2008
Marjorie
Rose Nixon
March
25, 1920-March 29, 2008
Marjorie Rose NIXON, 88, of
She was born on March 25, 1920, in
Mrs. Nixon worked at the former
Birkway Supermarket and retired from Hart Schaffner & Marx. She was a
member of the
Survivors include her daughter,
Marianne Nixon, Rochester; son, Michael J. and wife Dottie Nixon, South
Whitley; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law,
Dorothy Clay, Phoenix, Ariz., Mabel Daulton, Rochester; and several nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, James Nixon; grandson,
Patrick M. Walters; and brother, Herbert W. Clay.
Her funeral services will be at 1:30
p.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Cara
Lynn Tucker
Cara Lynn TUCKER, 69, of 7348 S. Indiana 19, Mentone, died at 9:30
p.m. Sunday at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana,
Arrangements are pending at King
Memorial Home, Mentone
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Jordon
'Jo' Blumenthal
May
25, 1928-March 26, 2008
Jordon "Jo" BLUMENTHAL, 79, whose family operated a Main Street business here for 45 years,
passed away in Aventura Hospital, North Miami Beach, Fla., at 10:35 p.m.
Wednesday, March 26. He had been hospitalized the past three weeks for
treatment of cancer.
He was born in Chicago on May 25,
1928, the only child of Max L. and Sadie Cohen Blumenthal. A 1945 graduate of
His parents came to
Jordon was a student at
Blumenthal's sales personnel became
well known to its customers. Two with the longest service as managers and in
sales survive: Cora Bowers, 30 years, and Evelyn Miller, 28 years. Sadie once
managed a national dress store chain and was Blumenthal's buyer and manager
until succeeded by her son. Max spent much of his time in later years
overseeing his dairy farm on
Jordon is survived by an uncle, Dr.
Irving Blumenthal,
Memorials may be made to the Fulton
County Cancer Fund, Mrs. Parke Baxter,
Kenneth D. Draper Sr.
Dec. 15, 1935-March 30, 2008
Kenneth D. DRAPER Sr., 72,
Born on Dec.
15, 1935, in Idaville, he was the son of Leo and Felicia (Coppock) Draper.
Kenneth attended
On Dec. 17,
1960, he married Ruth A. House in
Mr. Draper
was a retired self-employed farmer. Prior to farming, he worked in the sheet
metal shop at
He enjoyed
collecting memorabilia.
Survivors
include his wife, Ruth A. Draper, McLean; two daughters, Cynthia Martin (Rusty)
and Kimberly Dowell (Shannon) of Attica; two sons, Kenneth Duane Draper Jr.,
Fowler, and Van Draper, Danville; three brothers, Dean Draper (Arzella) and Don
Draper (Dorothy) of Delphi and Wayne Draper (Betty) of Rochester; two sisters, Beth
Ordiway (Gene), Monticello, and Jolinda Kerr (Kerly) Akron; four grandchildren;
and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents.
His funeral
service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Davidson Funeral Home,
Cara Lyn Tucker
Cara Lyn TUCKER, 69, of 7348
S. Indiana 19, Mentone, died Sunday at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana,
Survivors include two sons, Chad M.
Tucker and Chan O. Tucker of Mentone, and a daughter, Cheri Mikesell,
Zionsville.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday,
April 7, at
Wednesday,
April 2, 2008
Lyman Jones
Lyman JONES,
88, of
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Thursday,
April 3, 2008
Ruby Mae Abraham
Jan. 30, 1937-March
29, 2008
Ruby Mae ABRAHAM, 71, died
Saturday at
She lived in
She was born on Jan. 30, 1937, in
Winamac, to Charles and Martha (Zimpleman) McCrackin. She graduated from
On March 19, 1961, she married David
M. Abraham in
She retired from Zimmer Inc.,
An avid crafter, she enjoyed giving
her handmade items to friends and family. She also spent a great deal of time
caring for elderly relatives and friends.
She is survived by a son, Donald
(Julie) Abraham, Berwyn, Ill.; two grandchildren, Lillian Abraham and Sophia
Abraham, Berwyn; a sister-in-law, Doreen McCrackin, Richmond, Texas; nieces and
nephews, Terry (Belinda) McCrackin, Craig McCrackin, Jan McCrackin, Bill
(Debbie) Elliott, Kelly McCrackin, Terri (Philipp) Krauss, Steve (Wilmel)
Elliott; 13 grandnieces and grandnephews; and five great-grandnieces and
great-grandnephews. She is also survived by many other family and friends;
especially dear were Fred and Kathrin Stewart and their children, Elliot and
Madeline, as Fred was like a second son to her. Her companion and pet dog,
Molly, also survives her.
She was also preceded in death by her
brother, William McCrackin, and great-nephew, Christopher McCrackin.
Her funeral service will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, with the Rev. J.P. Freeman of the
Congregational Christian Church of North Manchester officiating. Visitation
will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at
Lyman Everett Jones
Sept. 15, 1919-April
2, 2008
Lyman Everett JONES, 88, of
Born in
On his 20th birthday, Sept. 19, 1939,
Lyman took the hand of his beautiful bride Daisy Christine Wray. Their marriage
spanned 68 1/2 years and yielded many wonderful memories and three sons, James,
Donald and Jerry. Over the years, the family tree expanded, as the Joneses were
blessed with the addition of seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and
one great-great-grandchild.
A man with a remarkable work ethic,
Lyman worked with the road construction companies McMahan O'Connor, now known
as E & B Paving Inc. Over the years, he developed many close relationships
with the crews on which he was a member. Lyman, forever young, retired at age
86 in 2006 as a quality control manager for the asphalt division.
An active member of the
He enjoyed hitting the links at the
Rochester Elks and Mill Creek golf courses. An angler, Lyman fished the
sparkling waters of
Accomplished as a ham radio operator,
Lyman's call number was N9PVP.
He is survived by his wife, Daisy
Jones, at home; three sons, James E. Jones, Sanford, N.C., Donald M. Jones and
wife Geneva, Jackson, Ky., and Jerry L. Jones and wife Tani, Riverton, Utah;
seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a
brother, Vern Jones and wife Bonnie, Logansport; a sister, Juanita Johnson,
Flora; and a special friend, Doug Blackburn, South Bend. He was preceded in
death by his parents and a brother, Kenneth Jones.
A celebration of the life of Mr. Lyman
Everett Jones will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Good Family Funeral Home with Pastor
Buck Padilla officiating. Interment will follow at
Joy G. Krull
Joy G. KRULL, 66, of
Arrangements are pending at
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Donald D. Mann
Nov. 25, 1938-April
2, 2008
Services for Staff Sgt. Donald D. MANN, 69,
He passed away at 2:54 a.m. Wednesday
at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.
Born Nov. 25, 1938, in
Donald was a retired U.S. Army Staff
Sergeant and
He enjoyed spending time with family
and was an avid baseball fan.
Survivors include his wife, Janice M.
(Lisenko) Mann, Rochester; two daughters, Donna and Christine of California;
stepson, Harry A. Batson and wife Karen, Rochester; stepdaughters, Robyn M.
Kidder and husband Jason, Rochester, and Michelle A. Kocherderfer, Ohio;
brother, Michael Bruce Mann; 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Calling will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday at Marocco Funeral Chapel. Burial with full military rites will be
conducted at
Cara Lyn Tucker
Jan. 5, 1939-March
30, 2008
Cara Lyn TUCKER, 69, of 7348
S. Indiana 19, Mentone, died at 9:30 p.m. Sunday at Lutheran Hospital of
Indiana,
A lifetime area resident, she was born
in
On June 5, 1960, she married Charles
M. Tucker at Etna Green. He preceded her in death on May 6, 2001.
A homemaker, she was a member of
She is survived by two sons, Chad M.
and wife Lisa Tucker and Chan O. and wife Nicole Tucker of Mentone; a daughter,
Cheri and husband Andy Mikesell, Zionsville; seven grandchildren, Charles,
Bethany, Karis, Sarah and Luke Tucker and Logan and Brenden Mikesell; her
mother-in-law, Mary Tucker Bucher, Mentone; and a sister-in-law, JoAnn and
husband Michael Williams, Atwood. She also was preceded in death by her parents
and stepfather, Ped Koenig.
Her funeral service will be at 10:30
a.m. Monday at
Friday,
April 4, 2008
Philip B. Hurst
June 13, 1927-April
3, 2008
Philip B. HURST, 80, Macy,
passed away at 1 a.m. Thursday, April 3, 2008, at his residence.
Born June 13, 1927, in
Phil was a farmer and a member of
Survivors include two sons, David P.
Hurst and wife Liane, and Andrew B. Hurst, all of Macy; three daughters, LuAnn
E. Hurst, Pierceton, Libby E. Working and husband Jeff, Macy, and Sarah E.
Bonesteel and husband Bob, Greentown; grandchildren, Anna, Seth, Brandon,
Brittany, Kirstie and Shania Hurst, Wesley, Jeremy, Diane and Bobby Lantz, and
Addison, Jacob, Ryley and Maggie Working, and Sariya and Elijah Bonesteel, and
several great-grandchildren; and one sister, Jane Bell, Bryan, Ohio.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Tuesday at
Joy G. Krull
Joy G. KRULL, 66, of
Survivors include a daughter, Barbara
Williams,
Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at
Charles Robert 'Bob'
Simonson
Charles Robert
"Bob" SIMONSON, 77, of
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home,
Juanita M. Wagoner
Juanita
M. WAGONER, 79,
Arrangements are pending at Van Gilder
Funeral Home,
Saturday,
April 5, 2008
Joy G. Krull
Joy G. KRULL, 66, of
Survivors include a
daughter, Barbara Williams,
Services will be at 3 p.m.
Sunday at
Linda Lou Rich
Linda Lou RICH, 70, of
Survivors include a son,
Robert Rich, Culver, and a daughter, Kimberly Larson,
Services will be at 11
a.m. Tuesday at
Charles Robert ‘Bob’
Simonson
July 24, 1930-April 4, 2008
Charles Robert “Bob” SIMONSON 77, of 129 E. 14th St.,
He was born on July 24,
1930 in
Mr. Simonson was manager
at Empire Gas,
Survivors include, his
wife Christine Simonson,
Private services will be
observed. Burial will be in the
Monday, April 7, 2008
Jane E. Kitterman
Ashley
Feb. 21, 1923-April
4, 2008
Jane E. Kitterman ASHLEY, 85, departed
this life Friday, April 4, 2008.
She was born on Feb. 21, 1923, in
She worked at Frank's and Stillman's
Department Stores in downtown
She was a 50-year member of the Order
of the Eastern Star, 4-H member for 10 years, and volunteer leader for several
years. She was an accomplished seamstress and had a passion for patchwork and
quilting. She enjoyed sewing for her daughters, and grandchildren.
She attended
She is survived by three daughters,
Penny (
Her service is 10 a.m. Wednesday at
D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home,
Betty Jane Ritter
Jan. 25, 1925-April
4, 2008
Betty Jane RITTER, 83, of
She was born on Jan. 25, 1925, in
Mrs. Ritter retired from Hart,
Schaffner & Marx and worked as a cook for Pizza Hut after her retirement.
She delivered papers for The Rochester Sentinel and worked for Blue Bell in
Nappanee.
Prior to coming to
Her hobbies included sewing, baking,
cooking and gardening. She will be remembered for her generosity in putting on
church dinners, preparing food and clothes to be sent overseas to less
fortunate people, and always sending cards of encouragement to family and
friends. The Ritter family is grateful to the
Survivors include her children, sons,
Bishop Richard Ritter Sr. and wife Annetta Ritter, Rochester, Pastor Robert and
wife Carol Ritter Sr., Rochester, daughters, Ruth and husband Donald Bean,
Argos, Carole Jones, Rochester, Martha and husband Rufus Buckner, Rochester;
several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild;
sisters, Virginia Spencer, Plymouth, and Lula Wallace, Argos. She was preceded
in death by her parents, brother, three sisters, grandson, and a
great-grandson.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m.
Wednesday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Juanita M. Wagoner
Juanita M. WAGONER, 79, of
Survivors include sons, Gregory
Wagoner of Indianapolis, Mark Wagoner of Greensboro, N.C., Philip Wagoner of
Greenwood, and Todd Wagoner of Taylorville, Illinois; and her sister, Claudine,
of Plymouth.
Funeral services will be at noon
Friday at Van Gilder Funeral Home,
April 3, 1949-April
5, 2008
Victoria Bell McGlothin RUSSELL returned peacefully to her Heavenly Father on
Saturday, April 5, 2008, at 9:56 p.m., surrounded by family at home after
fighting a yearlong illness.
She was born on April 3, 1949, to
Wilma and Woodie McGlothin. She married William Everett "Bill"
Russell on Sept. 20, 1969, in Leiters Ford and was sealed at the
Bill and Vicky opened their home and
hearts to many. Extended children and grandchildren include Kristina Risner,
children Ashley and Richard, Richard Ganshow, Karla and husband Mitch Rutledge,
children Linda and Andres, all of
Besides her family, Vicky leaves
behind sisters Pat Plothow, Leiters Ford, and Bettie and husband Ron, Kewanna,
a brother-in-law Norman with wife Lane Wagoner, Sheridan, with several nieces
and nephews.
Preceding her in death: parents, Wilma
and Woodie McGlothin; in-laws, Everett and Pauline Russell; brother-in-law,
Fritz Plothow; and sisters-in-law, Barbara Wagoner and Rebecca Nelson.
For the past 29 years, Vicky worked at
Culver Academies, where she was known by many as "Mother Russell."
Work was much more than a job for her. Vicky was involved with a mentoring
program, "teen talk," and involved with many students, getting them
into the college of their choice and much more. She was an active and energetic
member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where she fulfilled
many callings, and she enjoyed the social activity of the Red Hatters of Fulton
County.
A celebration of the life of
Phyllis Anita Short
Aug. 13, 1936-April
6, 2008
Phyllis Anita SHORT, 71, of
Born in
A homemaker, she enjoyed writing,
keeping in contact with her pen pals and working jigsaw puzzles. The time she
spent with her grandchildren was cherished.
Survivors include two daughters,
Angela McIntosh and husband Paul and Jacqueline Gross and husband Franklin of
Rochester; a son, Andrew Jackson Short II of Indianapolis; six grandchildren,
Shelby, Drake and Daulton Gross, Chelsea and Zachary Short and Sarah McIntosh;
and a brother, Paul Wideman and wife Barbara of Mississippi. She also was
preceded in death by her parents.
Her funeral service will be at 11 a.m.
Tuesday at Good Family Funeral Home,
Tuesday,
April 8, 2008
Marie V. Benner
Marie V. BENNER, 83, died at 6:52 a.m. today at Miller’s Merry
Manor,
Arrangements are pending
at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
Rea Steen Dubuisson
Rea Steen DUBUISSON died Friday, March 28, 2008, at St.
Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital, Jackson, Miss. She was 87.
Mrs. Dubuisson was the daughter of the
late Plezant L. and Cleo Mae Stifle Steen. She and her husband, Robert, lived
in
She was a visual tech for Adema Vision
Clinic for 20 years. She was a member of
Rea was also preceded in death by her
parents; one sister, Fay Jacks; and one brother, William Steen.
She is survived by three daughters,
Deborah (Steve) Culbertson of Vicksburg, Robin (Michael) Wild of Diamond Head,
La., and Alisa (Robert) Redweik of Tomball, Texas; two brothers, Leo Steen and
Gene Steen, both of Vicksburg; three sisters, Betty Gillis of Vicksburg, D.D.
Stalling of Baton Rouge, La., and Jane Kennedy of Boswell, Pa.; eight
grandchildren, Shay Michelle Culbertson, Courtney Renee Culbertson Harrington,
Hayley Allison Redweik, Madison Taylor Redweik, Kirsten Renee Redweik, Lanier
Michelle Redweik, Shelby Renee Wild and Nikki Marie Wild; one
great-granddaughter, Ava Rea Harrington.
Services were at 2 p.m. Monday, March
31, at Frank J. Fisher Funeral Home, with Dr. Russell McIntyre officiating.
Burial followed in
Pallbearers were Kelly Kavanaugh,
David Gillis, Chris Gillis, Mike Gillis, Mark Steen, Glen Fournet, Allen Booth
and Bill Stalling.
Condolences may be sent to Robert and
Alisa Redweik & Family, 20624 Hufsmith-Kohsville,
Memorials may be made to the American
Heart Association, Gideons International or your favorite charity.
Wednesday,
April 9, 2008
Juanita M. Wagoner
Oct. 1, 1928-April 4,
2008
Juanita M. WAGONER, age 79, of
Juanita was born on Oct. 1, 1928, in
Juanita and Robert raised their four
sons together. They were residents of the
Juanita is survived by her sons,
Gregory Wagoner of Indianapolis, Mark and Cindy Wagoner of Greensboro, N.C.,
Philip and Terri Wagoner of Greenwood, and Todd Wagoner of Taylorville, Ill.;
her grandchildren, Cyle (Chris) Wagoner, Cory Wagoner, Paige Wagoner, Ty
Wagoner, Eric Wagoner, Patrick Wagoner, Kaitlyn Wagoner and Alyssa Wagoner; one
great-grandchild, Evan; and her sister, Claudine, of Plymouth. She was preceded
in death by her husband, Robert D. Wagoner, and two infant sons.
Funeral services for Juanita will be
at noon on Friday, April 11, at Van Gilder Funeral Home,
Lloyd M. Weaver
Lloyd
M. WEAVER, 80, of 4024
W. 1550 North, Macy, died at 6 a.m. today at
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral
Home,
Ida Shafer
Ida SHAFER,
103, Wynnfield Crossing,
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Marie Vera Benner
(Pesak)
Feb. 3, 1925-April 8,
2008
Marie V. BENNER (Pesak), 83, formerly of
Marie was a resident of Fulton,
Marshall and Starke counties for more than 50 years. Previously, she resided in
Born to Andrew and Madga Kock in the
Survivors include seven loving and
devoted children, Maria Mangun and husband Donald of Milford, Ind.; Robert
Pesak and wife Kathy of Hermitage, Tenn.; Karl Pesak Jr. and wife Jenean of
Mishawaka, Ind.; Tony Pesak and wife Deborah of Charleston, S.C.; Marcella Boener
and husband John of Plymouth, Ind.; Milton Pesak and wife Kathryn of Rochester,
Ind.; and Andrew Pesak of Chicago, Ill. A surviving sister, Magda Vasak,
resides in
Marie was a long-time member of the
Visitation and graveside services will
be held privately for family members with burial at the IOOF Cemetery of Rochester.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 601 W. Edison,
Thursday,
April 10, 2008
Ida Carol Gordon
Shafer
May 24, 1904-April 9,
2008
Ida Carol Gordon SHAFER, 103,
formerly of 5556 N. Indiana 25,
She was born in
She married Verl C. Shafer on Dec. 8,
1923, in
Ida enjoyed being a homemaker. She was
an excellent seamstress, sewing for five generations. For many summers, her
garden yielded produce she canned and froze for her family. One of her greatest
joys was the flower gardens in her yard that many admired.
An avid reader, Ida looked forward to
reading stories about our county's past authored by Mr. Jack K. Overmyer in The
Rochester Sentinel. Amish books and novels were among her favorite books.
She was a member of
Survivors include a daughter, Betty
Rouch and husband Marvin,
Her funeral service will be at 10:30
a.m. Saturday at Good Family Funeral Home,
Lloyd M. Weaver
June 18, 1927-April
9, 2008
Lloyd M. WEAVER, 80, formerly
of 4024 W. 1550 North, Macy, and a resident of Hickory Creek of Rochester for
more than three years, passed away at 6 a.m. Wednesday at
Born in
On Dec. 11, 1954, he married Glova M.
Poisel in
He was a grain and dairy farmer in
He belonged to
Survivors include his wife, Glova M.
Weaver, Macy; a daughter, Sharon and husband Kent Mills, Denver; two sons, John
Pope, Middlebury, and Larry and wife Brenda Weaver, Yoder; four grandchildren,
Chrystal Smith, Nathan Vandermark, Travis and Michael Weaver; five
great-grandchildren; four sisters, Bonnietta Carter, Monticello, Irene Lawson,
Royal Center, Alberta and husband Leonard Grable, Star City, and Leota Green,
Bend, Ore.; and three brothers, David and wife Lois Weaver, Idaville, Franklin
and wife Nancy Weaver, Royal Center, and Donald and wife Elsie Weaver,
Rochester. He was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Weaver, and a sister,
Dot Veach.
His funeral service will be at 10:30
a.m. Saturday at Hartzler Funeral Home,
Friday,
April 11, 2008
Stephen A. Farner
April 23, 1939-April
9, 2008
Stephen A. FARNER, 68, of
Born on April 23, 1939, in
On June 21, 1958, in
He worked for Depuy and Sofamor Danek,
where he was director of manufacturing until 1994. From 1994 to 2003, he was
the owner of Macrotek,
He was a craftsman, loved cars and was
an auto racing enthusiast.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn
Farner, Warsaw; two daughters, Stephanie and husband Randy Schmucker, Warsaw,
and Angela and husband Robert Hansen, Johnsburg, Ill.; a son, James Farner and
wife Debbie, Tuscumbia, Ala.; two brothers, Donald G. Farner, Butler, Ohio, and
Timothy H. Farner, Columbus, Ohio; his mother, Betty Jane Farner, Columbus,
Ohio; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by his father and grandparents, Ream V. and Ruth Hart.
His funeral service will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel,
Saturday,
April 12, 2008
Samuel Edward Carlton
April 6, 1921-April
10, 2008
The. Rev. Samuel Edward CARLTON, 87, passed
away at Garden Villa Nursing Home in
He was born in
As a First United Methodist minister,
he pastored at churches in
He was also a member of the Brazil
Rotary Club, member of the board of directors for the Methodist Nursing Home in
He was preceded in death by his
parents; sister, Alberta Carlton; and brother, Robert Carlton.
Survivors include his wife, Louise;
children, Jim and Nedra Carlton, Jan and Doug Anderson, Joan Zimmerman and
Dennis Burch; grandchildren, Dianna Carlton, Jana Johnson, Melissa Osner, Mark
Anderson, Bradley Zimmerman, Meredith Anderson, Mathew Zimmerman, Molly
Chasteen; great-grandchildren, Nathanial and Zion Osner, Grant Johnson, Marah
Osner, Elsa Anderson, Silas Chasteen; and a brother, Don Carlton; as well as
many friends, parishioners and extended family members.
Services will be at the First United
Methodist Church, Brazil, Wednesday at 10 a.m. with Bishop Michael Coyner, Dr.
Douglas T. Anderson and Pastor Tony Alstott officiating. Burial will follow at
John A. Gorcki
John A. GORECKI, 91,
(Wynnfield Crossing) 1729 Wabash Avenue, Rochester, passed away at 11:30 P.M.
Thursday April 10, 2008 at his residence.
He was born on November 23, 1916 in
Survivors include his wife, Cecil
Gorecki,
Services will be conducted at 10 a.m.
Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church,
Local arrangements by Zimmerman Bros.,
Funeral Home,
Monday,
April 14, 2008
Bernita ‘Ann’ Crispen Miller
Bernita
“Ann” Crispen MILLER, 69, of 3660
S. 500 East,
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Clarence A. Tignor
Sept. 3, 1934-April
11, 2008
Clarence A. TIGNOR, 73, of 515
Northgate,
He was born on Sept. 3, 1934, in
Mr. Tignor worked for Pike Lumber
Company,
Survivors include his wife, Betty
Tignor, Rochester; son, Johnny and wife Angela Tignor, Winona Lake; grandchild,
Deondre Adkins, Winona Lake; mother, Kelly Elizabeth Tignor, Big Stone Gap,
Va.; stepchildren, Randy and wife Chris Sutton, Rochester, Rick Sutton,
Rochester, Jeff and wife Elaine Sutton, Fulton; stepgrandchildren, Jarrett
Sutton, Rochester, Kylee Sutton, Fulton, Levi Sutton, Fulton, Shelly Isley,
Warsaw; and sisters, Martha and husband Dellis Boggs, Lebanon, and Mae Jeanette
Higer of Big Stone Gap, Va. He was preceded in death by his father and brother,
Joe Tignor.
His funeral service will be at 10:30
a.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Tuesday,
April 15, 2008
Samuel Edward Carlton
April 6, 1921-April
10, 2008
The. Rev. Samuel Edward CARLTON, 87, passed
away at Garden Villa Nursing Home in
He was born in
As a First United Methodist minister,
he pastored at churches in
He was also a member of the Brazil
Rotary Club, member of the board of directors for the Methodist Nursing Home in
He was preceded in death by his
parents; sister, Alberta Carlton; and brother, Robert Carlton.
Survivors include his wife, Louise;
children, Jim and Nedra Carlton, Jan and Doug Anderson, Joan Zimmerman and
Dennis Burch; grandchildren, Dianna Carlton, Jana Johnson, Melissa Osner, Mark
Anderson, Bradley Zimmerman, Meredith Anderson, Mathew Zimmerman, Molly
Chasteen; great-grandchildren, Nathanial and Zion Osner, Grant Johnson, Marah
Osner, Elsa Anderson, Silas Chasteen; and a brother, Don Carlton; as well as
many friends, parishioners and extended family members.
Services will be at the First United
Methodist Church, Brazil, Wednesday at 10 a.m. with Bishop Michael Coyner, Dr.
Douglas T. Anderson and Pastor Tony Alstott officiating. Burial will follow at
William Frushour
William
“Bill” FRUSHOUR, 86,
Lucerene, died at 4:45 a.m. today at the
Arrangements are pending at
Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home,
Bernita 'Ann' Crispen
Miller
Bernita “Ann” Crispen MILLER, 69, of 3660
S. 500 East,
Survivors include her husband, George
Miller, at home; three daughters,
Deborah Mills, Rochester, Carin Ringle, Fort Campbell, Ky., Ellen Felts,
Rochester, a son, Kevin Crispen, Rochester; a sister, Marjorie DeWitt,
Logansport; and two brothers, Lewis “Bob” Shambarger, Plymouth, and Herbert
Shambarger, Laketon.
Her funeral service will be at 10 a.m.
Thursday at Good Family Funeral Home,
Wednesday,
April 16, 2008
Elizabeth Rossman
Amsler
May 24, 1912-April
14, 2008
Born May 24, 1912, in
At the age of 16, Mrs. Amsler
graduated from the
Prior to her marriage, she was a
governess to the children of Dr. Thompson in
Later, as a meticulous housewife, she
provided a warm, loving environment in which she and her husband raised their
three daughters.
Mrs. Amsler's life revolved around the
Grace Evangelical Congregational Church in Ninevah, of which she was a lifelong
member. She served as organist, pianist and choir member. She also taught the
ladies Bible class, served as Bible school superintendent and held membership
in the ladies aide and Women's Missionary Society. For many years, she planned
and supervised preparation of meals for varied church functions. She also had
been president of Ashland High School PTA.
Mrs. Amsler enjoyed sewing, quilting
and gardening.
On Nov. 19, 1935, she married Jay A.
Amsler and he preceded her in death on March 19, 2008.
Mrs. Amsler is survived by three
daughters, Nola Kline and husband James of Huntington, Sharon Beverly and
husband Larry of Crystal Beach, Ontario, Canada, and Kathy Cole and husband
Richard of Rochester. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, four
great-grandchildren and one stepgreat-grandchild. In addition to her husband
and parents, Mrs. Amsler was preceded in death by four sisters, Mildred Curtis,
Gertrude Dreibelbis, Anita Fisher and Loretta Rossman.
The family will receive friends from 2
p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the David C. McEntire Funeral
Home,
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Friday at the church with the Rev. Rick Osberg, pastor, officiating. Interment
will follow in the
William V. Frushour
William V. FRUSHOUR, 86,
Survivors include his wife, Josephine,
at home, and two daughters, Wilma K. Bowers,
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday
at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home,
Ray A. Kline
March 14, 1925-April
12, 2008
Ray A. KLINE, 83, Laketon,
died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at
He was born in
A farmer and self-employed
construction worker, he married Bertha B. Betten on Sept. 2, 1945. She died
Aug. 13, 1998.
He is survived by his companion, Katie
Ihnen; sons, Allen (Marea) Kline, Laketon, Roger (Patty) Kline and Steven
(Sandy) Kline, North Manchester; daughters, Sandra (Randy) Buss, Laketon, Susan
(William) Fisher, Munford, Tenn., Sara (Rick) Greer, Akron, and Sally (Mark)
Dyson, Roann; a daughter-in-law, Mary Kline, Laketon; brothers, Henry
"Hank" (Ruth) Kline, Brooksville, Fla., Ben (Priscilla) Kline,
Andrews, Ken (Ethel Mae) Kline, Milton, Ky., Paul (Ruth) Kline, Roann, and Ed
(Louise) Kline, North Manchester; sisters, Ruby Utter, Peru, Violet Kline, Fort
Wayne, Dorothy (Wayne) Leighen, Madison, Va., Mary (Glen) Blow and Martha (Bob)
Kranzman, North Bangor, N.Y., and Pearl (Jerry) Davis, Russellville, Ark.; 25
grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.
One son, Ronald Kline, died in 2005.
Also preceding him in death were a daughter, two brothers, two sisters, five
grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
His funeral service will be at 11:30
a.m. Saturday at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary,
Bernita 'Ann' Crispen
Miller
June 28, 1938-April
12, 2008
Surrounded by her loving family, Ann was embraced by the angels as she went to be
with our Lord at 5:50 p.m. on April 12, 2008.
Ann, 69, of 3660 S. 500 East,
A lifetime resident of Fulton and
She married Francis Lee Crispen on March
10, 1956, in Mentone. He preceded her in death on July 20, 1985. She married
George Miller on Oct. 7, 1987, and he survives.
She was employed at Torin Corp.,
A member of the Church of the
Nazarene, she also belonged to the Green Oak Club and
Ann enjoyed gardening - both flowers
and vegetables. Following the garden harvest, she would can and freeze the
fruits of her labor. She enjoyed the challenge of word puzzles and relaxed by
reading novels, the Bible and other spiritual passages. As an avid I.U.
basketball fan, Ann cheered for the cream and crimson. Ann loved her family
deeply and adored her grandchildren. She was passionate about the special times
they spent together.
Survivors include her husband, George Miller, at home; three
daughters, Deborah Mills and husband Tom, Rochester, Carin Ringle and husband
CW04 Michael, Fort Campbell, Ky., Ellen Felts and husband Neil, Rochester; a
son, Kevin Crispen and wife Susan, Rochester; 11 grandchildren, Levi and Lucas
Mills, Jenna, Joshua and wife Shanna, Jonas and Jason Crispen, Justin and
Nicholas Ringle, Ashly, Casandra and Zachary Felts; a great-grandson, Gunnar
Crispen; three stepgrandchildren, Hope, Gracie and Chelsea Manns; a sister,
Marjorie DeWitt, Logansport; her mother-in-law, Burnice Crispen; two brothers,
Lewis "Bob" Shambarger and wife Jan, Plymouth, Herbert Shambarger and
wife Doris, Laketon; her faithful canine companion, Jazzy, an American Eskimo
dog; nieces, nephews and cousins.
She also was preceded in death by her
parents; grandchildren, Landon Felts and Lacey Mills; three sisters, Marilyn
Nicodemus, Sue Long and Nancy Brinell; and two brothers, Mark and Charles
Shambarger.
A celebration of the life of Bernita
"Ann" Crispen Miller will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Good Family
Funeral Home. Rev. Don Meyer and Rev. Lowell Burrus will officiate. She will be
laid to rest at the
Thursday,
April 17, 2008
Donna Fenimore Beavers
Donna Fenimore BEAVERS, an Akron native who once had a
dance studio in downtown Akron before becoming an artist who taught in England
and at Swarthmore College, died April 6 in Hendersonville, N.C., where she had
lived for nearly 40 years.
The youngest
and last member of Forrest and Audrey Fenimore's family, she attended
She is
survived by 10 nieces and nephews, including Marilyn Kruger,
Betty Lee Newcomer
June 30, 1922-April
15, 2008
Betty Lee NEWCOMER, 85, of
She was born June 30, 1922, to Ora
Bussert and Gertrude DuBois Bussert in Macy.
She married Carl Philip Newcomer on
June 6, 1945, in
He preceded her in death May 24, 1972.
She was also preceded in death by both parents, sister Virginia, and brother
Luther.
She loved her flower garden. Her
hobbies were needlepoint, decorating and her daily walk in the Farrington's
Grove area.
She was a member of Macy Church of
Christ and attended South Side Church of Christ in
Survivors include her son, Phillip Lee
Newcomer of
Funeral services will be conducted at
1 p.m. Friday, April 18, 2008, in
A special Thank You to Tammy of
Intrepid Health Care for her care and compassion.
Linda Rusie
Aug. 26, 1931-April
16, 2008
Linda (Malinda) Miller RUSIE,
Born on Aug. 26, 1931, to Amish
parents, Steven and Anna Miller in
She was preceded in death by her
husband and two granddaughters, Leanna Friend and Ashley Rusie, one
great-granddaughter, Lincoln Sutton, and five sisters and four brothers.
Survivors include children: Ann (Bill)
Friend, Macy; John H. (Dana) Rusie, Logansport; Mary Beth (Byron) Fites, Macy;
Mark (Lori) Rusie, Mexico; Teresa (Randy) Pier, Peru; Florence (Robert)
McKinley, Peru; 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Surviving siblings
include two brothers, Peter of Elkhart and Dan of Arthur,
Linda was a member and lifetime
deaconess of
Services will be at 11 a.m. at
Memorial contributions may be made to
the
June 22, 1931-April 15, 2008
He retired from the U.S. Air Force and
owned and operated Williams Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
He was born in
A former deacon of
Milton is also survived by a son,
Antoine Williams and wife Katie and children, Peru; four daughters, Astrid
Williams, Peru, Nancy Forcier and husband Ray, O'Fallon, Ill., Delphinie Peltes
and husband Pat, Saint Charles, Mo., and Diana Williams, Peru; grandchildren,
Bradley Milton Williams, Jamie David Williams, Ginette Marie Williams, Noelle
Marie Forcier, Philip William Peltes, Alexandra, Aurelia, Jerome, Laurie;
stepgrandchildren, Patricia Ferouelle and husband Bruno, Andre´e Sam Emeterio
and husband Tetere´; great-grandchildren, Damien and Riley Williams; two
brothers, Otha Williams, Chicago, Ill., and Waddel Williams, Kilmichael, Miss.;
a sister-in-law, Joella Williams, Chicago, Ill.; and numerous nieces, nephews,
cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; a brother, Mason Williams; a sister, Marie Powell.
His funeral service will be at 1 p.m.
Saturday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home,
Friday,
April 18, 2008
Clem H. Miller Jr.
Clem
H. MILLER Jr., 81, of 1844 E. 300 South,
Survivors include his wife, Jean I.
Miller, at home, a daughter, Eileen Fellers,
Services will be private. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday at Good Family Funeral Home,
Saturday,
April 19, 2008
Clem H.
Miller Jr.
June 25, 1926-April 17, 2008
Clem
H. MILLER Jr., 81, of 1844 E. 300 South,
Born
in
On
Nov. 27, 1947, he married Jean I. Neidlinger at
As
a family man who loved the land, Clem and his wife Jean's dream came true with
the acquisition of their farm ground south of
Many
produce lovers will recall seeing Clem and grandson Greg at the Miller Fresh
Sweet Corn Stand situated on
From
the late '80s till the late '90s those who enjoyed strawberries will remember
the same location where Clem and his family harvested and sold strawberries.
During early spring, when temperatures would drop, Clem would stay up late at
night to oversee the irrigation system protecting the tender plants from frost.
This
year was no exception on the farm as Clem assisted with preparations for the
planting season. Just last week he was pulling fence line with his Bobcat. With
great pride this dedicated farmer enjoyed observing the harvest, riding high in
the combine and planting the crops on his shiny red Case-International
Harvester.
Clem
and Jean enjoyed trips to
As
the patriarch of the family, Clem was loved and respected by his children,
grandchildren and great-granddaughter. He instilled a love for the land, and
work ethic for the family to follow with a special love only shared by Grandpa.
He
is survived by his wife, Jean I. Miller, at home; a daughter, Eileen Fellers,
Rochester; two sons, Tom Miller and Charlie Miller and wife Katie, Rochester; a
brother, Richard L. Miller and wife Barbara, Argos; six grandchildren, Brad
Fellers and wife Kimi, Rochester, Cory Fellers, Beaverton, Ore., Lori Fellers,
Rochester, Joe Miller and wife Brianne, Rochester, Sarah Miller, Indianapolis,
and Greg Miller, Rochester; and a great-granddaughter, Courtney Fellers. He was
preceded in death by his parents; a son-in-law, Steve Fellers; a sister, Cleta
Nelson; and a brother, Herman Miller.
Private
family services will be held with Dr. Mark Spencer officiating. Burial will be
at
JoAnn M.(Petrie)
Morrison
Nov. 13, 1941-April
5, 2008
JoAnn M. MORRISON, 66, of Port
Charlotte, Fla., and
She was born Nov. 13, 1941, in
Mrs. Morrison retired from First
Federal Savings Bank,
She is survived by her loving family,
her husband, Harold A. Morrison of Port Charlotte, Fla., and Denver; a
daughter, Tammy A. (Alec) Breden of Granger; two sons, Michael B. (Marianne)
DePoy of Plymouth, and Terry J. (Susan) DePoy of Denver; two stepdaughters,
Lori S. Carpenter of Leesburg and Betty J. (Gary) Gibbons of Plymouth; stepmother,
Margaret Petrie of Granger: two sisters, Vesta (James) Principe of Port
Charlotte, Fla., and Chrissy McKenzie of South Bend; and nine grandchildren,
Michael, Mathew, Makayla, Morgan, Shannon, Jared, Kyalan, Cody and Kevin.
A memorial service will be held at 11
a.m. April 26 at Rochester Church of Christ,
Monday,
April 21, 2008
Chavez Earline
Weathersby
Chavez Earline
WEATHERSBY, 43, formerly
of Culver, died March 26.
Survivors include her daughter, Janai
Springfield, and her mother, Alyce Weathersby.
Arrangements were handled by Carter
Funeral Chapels,
Tuesday,
April 22, 2008
Elizabeth Ann
Reynolds
March 26, 1960-April
19, 2008
Elizabeth Ann (Zehner) REYNOLDS passed away unexpectedly Saturday at
Beth was born March 26, 1960, in
Beth graduated from
Survivors include her husband of 23
years, Jacob Linn Reynolds; her children, Heather, Erik, Tiffany and Bryce; her
parents, Don and Ruth (Keller) Zehner; mother-in-law, Betty Reynolds of
Rochester; brothers, Don Zehner (Pam) of Logansport, Greg Zehner (Mary) of
Monterey, August Zehner (Kathy) of Anderson; and her sister, Sharon (Larry)
Yelaska of Channahon, Ill. Also surviving are her brothers-in-law, Mark
Reynolds of
Services will be at St. Anne's
Catholic Church in
Arrangements are pending at Rannells
Funeral Home, Hamlet.
Wednesday,
April 23, 2008
Mary K. Fraser
Mary
K. FRASER, 93, Towne
House Health Center, Fort Wayne, a longtime Rochester resident, died at 8:28
p.m. Tuesday at her residence.
Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman
Bros. Funeral Home,
Survivors include five daughters,
Louise Stevens, Plymouth, Barbara Feltner and Patsy Zeiger of Rochester, Glenda
Greer, Plymouth, and Freida Adams, Knox; three sisters, Juanita Stevens,
Morehead, Ky., Bobby Lu Johnson, Ingalls, and Martha Jessie,
Services will be at 1 p.m. Central
time Saturday at Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet, with visitation from 10 a.m.
until the service.
R. Kevin McCarty
R.
Kevin McCARTY, 45, of
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler
Funeral Home,
Thursday,
April 24, 2008
Mary K. Fraser
Mary K. FRASER, 93, a
longtime
Survivors include two sons, Robert
Fraser of
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at
Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Robert
"Kevin" McCarty
Robert
"Kevin" McCARTY,
45, of 7639 W. Swick Road,
Survivors include his parents, Robert
and Roslyn McCarty,
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at
St. Mary's Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church,
JoAnn M. Morrison
A
memorial service for JoAnn M. MORRISON, 66,
Friday,
April 25, 2008
Thelma Harris Boetsma
Dec. 16, 1923-April
19, 2008
Thelma Harris BOETSMA, 84, beloved
mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, stepped into eternity to be home
with the Lord Saturday, April 19. She lived
with her son and daughter-in-law in
She was born Dec., 16, 1923, in
She is survived by sister, Rena
Follmer; children, Larry (Anita) Boetsma, Debra (Allen) Mechling and Cynthia
(Timothy) Decker. She is also survived
by nine grandchildren, Steven Boetsma and Erica Partin, Daniel, Stephanie and
Isaac Michling, and Caleb, Kyle, Kirsten and Colson Decker, and five
great-grandchildren, Harry and Austin Partin, Sierra and Michael Boetsma, and
Gavin Mechling.
Thelma worked in the family
re-upholstery and then new furniture business in Culver. She and her husband of 67 years moved to
Arrangements are entrusted to
Bonine-Odom Funeral Home in Culver.
Visitation will be Sunday, April 27, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Monday,
April 28, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Her
funeral service is at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Hospice of the
Valley,
Eunice M. Rex Hunt Carter
Eunice M. Rex Hunt CARTER, 77,
Arrangements are pending at
Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home,
Merle D. Grossman
Merle
D. GROSSMAN, 73, of
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Carolyn Miller
Carolyn
MILLER, 72,
Claypool, died Thursday at home.
Survivors include sons, Nathaniel
Miller of Claypool, Timothy Miller of
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel,
Saturday,
April 26, 2008
Mary Ann Gillespie
Jan. 17, 1939-April
24, 2008
Mary Ann GILLESPIE, 69,
She was born Jan 17, 1939 and married
her husband of 39 years on Sept. 7, 1968.
She is survived by her husband, Jay M. Gillespie; their daughter, Mrs.
Jeff (Ginger R.) Dwyer, Claypool; two grand-daughters, Heather and Sara Dwyer;
one brother and three sisters. One
sister is deceased.
Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to
American Cancer Society,
Edna Elizabeth Nellans
Edna
Elizabeth NELLANS, 95, of
Masons Health Care,
Arrangements are pending at King
Memorial Home, Mentone.
Merle D. Grossman
Merle
D. GROSSMAN, 73, of 20302
Ironwood Road, Argos, went into the arms of his Lord Thursday at 3:55 p.m.,
after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.
He was one of 11 children born to Lott
and Corene Hagenbush Grossman in
Merle took Dorthie Miller as his bride
on July 3, 1956 in
He was a dairy farmer for most of his
life and had also worked at Standard Motors, formerly Ristance, of
He will be greatly missed by his wife,
Dorthie, at home; two daughters, Loretta Caudill and husband Thomas, of Culver,
Diana Grossman, of Argos; five sons, Ronald Grossman and wife Patti, Akron,
Donald Grossman, of Argos, Joey Grossman, of Plymouth, Jan Grossman and wife
Cindy of Grant, Mich., Edward Grossman and wife Teresa of Bourbon; and by his
14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are two sisters; Leona Young, of
He was preceded in death by his parents,
two sister, Martha Longstreth and Virginia Bollhoefer; and five brothers;
Gerald, Dwight, Leroy, George and Richard (Dick) Grossman.
A celebration of Merle’s life will be
at 10 a.m. Monday in the Good Family Funeral Home,
Memorials may be made to the Lymphoma
Organization or The Center for Hope Hospice and Palliative Care. Envelopes are available at the funeral
home. Electronic expressions of sympathy
may be made to the family at goodfamily@rtcol.com.
Monday,
April 28, 2008
Repeated April 23
Obituaries
Tuesday,
April 29, 2008
Eunice M. Carter
Eunice M.
(Rex) Hunt CARTER, 77,
Services
will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home,
Patricia M. Fieser
Oct. 23, 1929-April
27, 2008
Patricia M. FIESER, 78, of
She was born on Oct. 23, 1929, in
Mrs. Fieser worked at the Washington
Square Restaurant in
Survivors include her husband, David
Fieser, Rochester; son, John Fieser, Naperville, Ill.; grandchildren, Jessica
Lynn Fieser, Milford, Conn., and Kurt James Fieser, Sycamore, Ill.; her sister,
Marjorie Carson, Chicago, Ill.; and her brother, Robert and wife Terri Morris,
Niles, Ill. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Richard
Morris.
No services or visitation will be
observed. Burial will be at a later date at the
Edna Elizabeth
Nellans
Edna Elizabeth
(Pittman) NELLANS, 95, formerly
of
Survivors include three daughters,
Mardene Kay Mellott, Bourbon, Madonna Sue Creighton and Nanette Clark, both of
A memorial service will be at 4 p.m.
Thursday at
Frances Cora Nicodemus
Nov. 2, 1921-April
27, 2008
Frances Cora NICODEMUS, 86, of 7567
E. 150 South,
Born in
With patriotism and pride,
On March 11, 1947, she married the
love of her life, Peter A. Nicodemus in
She enjoyed crocheting baby blankets,
afghans, mittens and scarves for family and friends. She also embroidered and
created counted cross-stitch. Her family remembers the delightful cookies,
cakes and pies she baked.
Through the years,
Her favorite pastimes included
watching television - Joyce Meyer, "Let's Make a Deal" and other
traditional game shows. She once saw Alan Jackson in concert and enjoyed
listening to his albums.
She is survived by a daughter,
Charlotte Givens,
A celebration of the life of Frances
Cora Nicodemus will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Good Family Funeral Home,
Wayne D. Hissong
Wayne
D. HISSONG, 87,
Arrangements are pending at
Bonine-Odom Funeral Home, Culver.
Wednesday,
April 30, 2008
Wayne D. Hissong
Wayne D. HISSONG, 87, Leiters
Ford, died at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth on Monday morning,
April 28, 2008.
Wayne was born in Argos, to Lawrence
and Carrie Hissong. His parents preceded him in death as did his brother, Loren
Hissong.
On Oct. 21, 1956, he married Barbara
Reinholt, who also preceded him in death. They were married 39 years and
together had three children who survive, Valerie (Kevin) Staples of South Bend,
Vince (Becky) Hissong of Leiters Ford and Van (Theresa) Hissong of Culver. His
son from a previous marriage, Paul (Vicky) Sudlow, lives in Billings, Mont.
Wayne has eight grandchildren: Isaac Hissong, Alexandra and Patrick Staples,
and Madeline, Morgan, Sam, Gabriel and Savannah Hissong.
Wayne graduated from Argos High School
and worked in construction until his retirement. He was a proud World War II
veteran, who served 4 1/2 years in the 2nd Armored Divison and the 712th Tank
Battalion. He was awarded the Purple Heart, a silver battle star and several
other ribbons and medals. Wayne maintained close friendships with his comrades
in the years since the war. He traveled each fall to the 712th Tank Battalion
reunions to renew friendships and recount stories.
For Wayne, there was no baseball team
but the Chicago Cubs. He also enjoyed golf, fishing and time with family and
friends. He was a member of the Collins-Tasch American Legion Post 399 in
Monterey, the Finney-Shilling VFW Post 6919 of Culver and the Maxinkuckee
Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Culver. Wayne was a loving husband, father
and grandfather and will be missed by his family and friends.
Viewing will be at the Bonine-Odom
Funeral Home in Culver on Thursday, May 1, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral
services will be at the funeral home on Friday, May 2, at 11 a.m. In lieu of
flowers, memorials may be given to the Finney-Shilling VFW Post 6919 of Culver
or to the Collins-Tasch American Legion Post 399 of Monterey. Condolences may
be sent via the obituary page at www.bonineodom.com.
Jerry D. Maple
Jerry
D. MAPLE, 53, of 10850
E. Indiana 14, Akron, died at 9:40 p.m. Monday at Parkview Hospital, Four
Wayne.
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler
Funeral Home, Akron.
Thursday,
May 1, 2008
Evieanna 'Wendy'
Kinne
Evieanna
"Wendy" KINNE, 56,
Plymouth, died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.
Survivors include her husband, John
Kinne, Plymouth; two daughters, Michelle Yoder, Milford, and Robin Luce,
Rochester; a sister, Colleen Sexton, Lexington, Mich.; and a brother, Robert
Sexton, Lexington, Mich.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at
Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth, with visitation from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday and after 7 a.m. Monday.
Charles 'Chuck'
Walter Miller
April
1, 1913-April 30, 2008
Charles "Chuck" Walter MILLER, 95, of 3534
S. Palestine Lane,
In
Charles retired from Bendix Mobile
Homes of Bourbon in 1978. He continued to farm just outside Mentone until a few
years ago. Charles was delighted with fishing for bass and blue gill, relaxing
at the pond on the family's farm. Until three years ago, Charles could be seen
in the neighborhood riding his bicycle - a feat for any 92-year-old, a
gentleman with remarkable determination, balance, athleticism and pride!
It was in
A lifelong, die-hard Cub fan, Chuck
and Mabel's 70th wedding anniversary was noted at the game, during the seventh
inning stretch. A sports enthusiast, he enjoyed watching golf, tennis, football
and college basketball in addition to his beloved Cubbies!
A talented craftsman, Chuck was a
woodworker. He built custom whirlygigs, and a variety of birdhouses, including
martin and bluebirds houses. Mabel would compliment the nature creations with
her special painting and creative touches.
Survivors include: one daughter, Karen
Fleck and husband John of San Diego, Calif.; one son, Dennis Miller and wife
Teresa of Warsaw; five grandchildren, Paul Fleck and wife Teri, San Diego,
Calif., Melinda Lynn and husband Patrick of San Jose, Calif., Michelle Clifton
and husband Jeffrey, San Jose, Calif., David Miller of Miami, Fla., Darcy
Julian and husband Michael, Akron; and 13 great-grandchildren, Tiffany and
Tabitha Fleck, Jonathon, Joshua, Sarah, Benjamin, Katie and Rebekah Lynn,
Alexander and Elyse Clifton, Aaron, Brittney and Jeremy Julian. Numerous
cousins, nieces and nephews survive. Also preceding him in death were one
brother and three sisters. Charles will be missed. He leaves his family and
friends to cherish his memory.
A celebration of the life of Mr.
Charles "Chuck" Miller will be at 1 p.m. Friday, at the Good Family
Funeral Home,
Dorothy L. Poundstone
July 23, 1919-April
28, 2008
Dorothy L. POUNDSTONE, age 88,
passed away on Monday, April 28, 2008.
Dorothy was born on July 23, 1919, in
Dorothy was preceded in death by her
husband Arthur Poundstone in 1971 and brother Lester Leman. She is survived by
several nieces and nephews.
Her funeral service will be at 2 p.m.
Central time today, May 1, 2008, at Rees Funeral Home,
Friday,
May 2, 2008
Gerald W. Fish
Gerald W. FISH, 90, of
Arrangements are pending at
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
William M. Blackburn
April 4, 1919-May 1,
2008
William M. BLACKBURN, 89,
Born in
Mr. Blackburn was employed at the
Chrysler casting plant in
He is survived by his son and
daughter-in-law, Phillip and Sue Blackburn, Logansport; his daughter and
son-in-law, Beverly Sue "Susie" and John Musselman, Logansport; his
brother, Robert Blackburn, Wabash; his sister, Betty Clevenger, Warsaw; two
sisters-in-law, Tish Blackburn, Rochester, and Anne Blackburn, Indianapolis;
his grandchildren, Joanie Rans and her husband Jeff, Tammy Baumgardner and her
husband Gary, and Daniel Musselman, all of Logansport; great-grandchildren,
Mickayla, Matthew and Michael Rans, Tyler and Trever Baumgardner and Paxton
Musselman, all of Logansport; stepgrandchildren, Melinda Young and her husband
Kent, Hugh Gibson and his wife Cindy and Melissa Buck, all of Greentown;
stepgreat-grandchildren, Zachary, Trevor and Conner Young, Wryan, Caleb and
Braden Gibson and Dylan and Austin Buck, all of Greentown; and several nieces
and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Kenneth and John
Blackburn, and his sister, Elizabeth Ann "Sally" Zeller.
His funeral service will be at 4 p.m.
Sunday at Kroeger Funeral Home,
Evieanna Kinne
April 8, 1952-April
29, 2008
Evieanna "Wendy" KINNE, 56,
Wendy was born in
On March 17, 1995, in
A homemaker, she enjoyed fishing,
gardening and cooking. She liked to look at catalogs and spend time with her
family, especially her grandchildren.
Wendy is survived by John, her
husband, and by two daughters, Michelle (Hugh) Yoder,
Friends are invited to share memories
of Wendy with her family from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday at Johnson-Danielson
Funeral Home,
Saturday,
May 3, 2008
Nathan Lee Ameigh
Nathan Lee AMEIGH, 25, of Avon,
lived in Rochester for 18 years then moved to Denver, Colo., where he lived for
five years. He has lived in
He loved snow skiing, snowboarding,
water skiing and camping. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather,
Donald Stevens,
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, May
5, 2008, at Flanner and
www.flannerbuchanan.com.
Monday,
May 5, 2008
Gerald W. Fish
Rev. Gerald W.
FISH, 90,
Survivors include his wife, Burnette
C. Fish,
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at
John W. Frasa
John
W. FRASA, 49,
Arrangements are pending at
Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna.
Carol Kelly
Carol KELLY, 65, died
Friday at her
Survivors include her husband, Ed
Kelly; two daughters; and her father, Eugene Kelley of
A burial service in
Richard E. Landis
Richard E. LANDIS, 80,
Survivors include his wife, Joan E.
Landis, and their sons, Steve, Richard and Roger Landis.
Services were Saturday at
Tuesday,
May 6, 2008
Lois Hauser
Lois HAUSER, 87, formerly of
Arrangements are pending
at Good Family Funeral Home,
Firth A. Shelpman
Feb. 22, 1937-May 3,
2008
Firth A. SHELPMAN, 71, of
He was born near
He was married to Karla Naegele on
Nov. 26, 1971, and she survives.
Other survivors include one son, Fred
(Ann) Shelpman of Cross Plains, one daughter, Dawndalyn (Robert) St. Michel of
Mr. Shelpman was a 1956 graduate of
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday at Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in
Wednesday,
May 7, 2008
Lois Hauser
Dec. 3, 1920-May 5,
2008
Lois Ruth HAUSER, 87, of
Born in
On Jan. 3, 1942, she married Charles
Edward Hauser in
She retired from Controls of North
Manchester in 1985, after 25 years. She was a member of Akron Church of God,
the Goldenaires and the Order of Eastern Star of Akron.
She enjoyed her flower garden, crafts
and knitting projects. She especially liked to prepare Sunday dinner for her
family. She was a true fan of Krispie Kremes.
She is survived by a daughter, Susie
McGuire, Avon; five grandchildren, Lynelle Wittmaack and husband Rob, Jamie
Carter and husband Brian, Amy Tinney and husband James, Mark Leedy and Daryle
Leedy; four great-grandchildren, Jacob Wittmaack, Thayne, Taylor and Tristan
Tinney; and two brothers, Paul Miller and wife Nada, Jeffersonville, and Don
Miller and wife Patsy, Frostbite, Fla. She also was preceded in death by her
parents; a daughter, Betty Leedy, on March 3, 1996; and a son-in-law, Richard
Leedy.
Her funeral service will be at 10 a.m.
Friday at Good Family Funeral Home,
John W. Frasa
Dec. 15, 1958-May 5,
2008
Memorial services for John W. FRASA, 49, of
Suffolk, Va., formerly of Kewanna, will be at Harrison-Metzger & Rans
Funeral Homes, Kewanna Chapel, Friday at 10 a.m.
He died at 2 a.m. Monday at
Born Dec. 15, 1958, in
He was a 1977
John was a former truck driver and
airline mechanic and most recently owned and operated a Thomas Kinkaid art and
John Deere toy store in
He is survived by his mother, Dorothy
J. Frasa of Kewanna; four sisters, Nancy L. Carlson and husband Timothy, Teresa
A. Sailors and husband Jon, Susan L. Hilton and husband Edward and Bonnie J.
Frasa, all of Kewanna; a brother, Jerry L. Frasa and wife Jessica of Winamac;
and an aunt, Lois Ulerick of Rochester. He is also survived by several nieces
and nephews. John was preceded in death by his father, Norman J. Frasa Sr., and
brother Norman J. Frasa Jr.
Father Bert Woolson will officiate at
the services. Burial will be in
Online condolences may be made to the
Frasa family at www.harrisonmetzger.com.
Thursday,
May 8, 2008
Shirley Ann Knezevich
Shirley Ann KNEZEVICH, 72, of
Arrangements are pending at
Earl-Grossman Funeral Home,
John P. Plante Jr.
John P. PLANTE Jr., 76, of
Survivors include his wife, Joyce E.
Plante, Culver, and a son, Wayne Michael Plante,
His funeral service will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday at Culver Academies Memorial Chapel with visitation from 2 p.m. to 8
p.m. Monday at Bonine-Odom Funeral Home, Culver.
Robert Riewoldt
Robert R. RIEWOLDT, 77, of 2696
N. Old
Survivors include two daughters,
Melissa Hulvey, Texas City, Texas, and Beverly K. Reynolds, Logansport; five
sons, James Matthew Riewoldt, Etna Green, Robert C. Riewoldt, Warsaw, Patric T.
Riewoldt, Bourbon, Jon Riewoldt, Warsaw, and David L. Ginther, Rochester; and a
sister, Judy, Greencastle.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday
at Good Family Funeral Home,
Friday,
May 9, 2008
Shirley Ann Knezevich
Shirley Ann KNEZEVICH, 72, of
Survivors include a son, Michael
Knezevich Jr., Argos; two daughters, Sherry Strahla and Mary Marjorie
Knezevich-Kimsey, both of Argos; two brothers, James Moriarty, Argos, and Terry
Moriarty, Plymouth; and two sisters, Marilyn Smiley and Linda Fuller of
Wakarusa.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at
Robert R. Riewoldt
Feb. 15, 1931-May 7,
2008
Robert R. RIEWOLDT, 77, of 2696
N. Old
He was born in
He first married Beverly Jane Witham
on Nov. 5, 1953, in
Robert was a tool and die maker for
Midwest Spring, Mentone. He retired in 1996.
A woodworking craftsman, Robert was
delighted to create custom gifts for family and special friends. These
beautiful presents included lamps, cabinets, rocking horses, wind mills and
birdhouses, which were among his most appreciated. He also built model vintage
airplanes from balsa wood, ships and carved miniature statues including a
miniature-scale model of himself.
An avid walker, Robert strode along
the Woodlawn trail with his loving wife, Barbara, or his wonderful canine companion,
"Happy" the Walker Hound. Whenever Robert exclaimed, "Let's take
a drive in the buggy," his family headed for the car. He will always be
remembered for his spicy vernacular and superb sense of humor.
Prior to Barb's passing on Oct. 27,
2006, she and Robert were like two peas in a pod, inseparable - friends and
family rarely saw one without the other. A prominent dessert connoisseur, his
favorite delectable delights were peanut butter pie and fudgecicles. He was
noted as a meticulous record keeper and authored his personal tool and die
reference guide.
Bringing Robert great satisfaction was
helping others. Many times he would complete residential wiring for friends. An
avid NASCAR fan, he cheered for Dale Earnhardt Jr. Television provided an
enjoyable pastime - there wasn't a week without watching "Law &
Order."
Survivors include two daughters,
Melissa Hulvey, Texas City, Texas, and Beverly K. Reynolds and husband Jerry,
Logansport; five sons, James Matthew Riewoldt and wife Janet of Etna Green,
Robert C. Riewoldt, Warsaw, Patric T. Riewoldt and wife Lisa, Bourbon, Jon
Riewoldt, Warsaw, and David L. Ginther and wife Cathy, Rochester; 17
grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a sister, Judy Bunch and husband Herb,
Greencastle; and his canine companion, Happy. He was also preceded in death by
his parents and an infant grandson, James Riewoldt.
A celebration of the life of Mr.
Robert R. Riewoldt will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Good Family Funeral Home,
Sara Thomas
Sara
THOMAS, 73, of
Arrangements are pending at Good
Family Funeral Home,
Kathleen S. Walsh
Kathleen S. WALSH, 92, died
Tuesday, May 6, 2008. She was a resident of
Born in Grass Creek, she graduated
from St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in 1936. She worked at General
Electric before becoming an office nurse for Dr. Joseph Baltes.
She was a member of Allen County Board
of Public Welfare from 1963 until 1985, an original member of St. John the
Baptist Catholic Church and later attended
She is survived by nephews, James
Walsh of
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at
Saturday,
May 10, 2008
Sara Louise Thomas
January 9, 1935 - May
8, 2008
Sara Louise THOMAS, 73, of
She was born in
For nearly two decades she is
remembered by many locals as a shoe saleslady working with three families who
owned one of Main Street's shoe stores - the Truitt's, Stephenson's and the
Lahman's. She also worked in clothing stores. Sara was a member of the First
Baptist Church of Rochester and collected guardian angels.
Blossoming later in life, Sara
discovered an artistic talent she revealed to family and close friends. It was
the beautiful landscapes she painted with acrylics as the medium of expression.
Her technique was self-taught by reading books authored by the renowned Bob
Ross. This art form also served as therapy for her as she recovered from
Guillain-Barre syndrome.
Survivors include two daughters, Lisa
M. Butt and husband Alan, Edwardsburg, Mich., and Brenda S. Urbin and husband
Larry, Kewanna; two sons, Bradley Thomas and wife Lori, Rochester, and Chad M.
Thomas and wife Cheri, Rochester; seven grandchildren, Kyle Butt and wife
Carrie, James Clark, Heather Clark and fiance, Josh Overmyer, Morgan, Mallory,
Madison and Ava Thomas; three great-granddaughters, Alayna and Larissa Overmyer
and Kylie Butt. Several nieces & nephews also survive.
She was preceded in death by her
parents and husband; a sister, Wanda Wireman; and three brothers, Reed, James
and Neil Finger.
A celebration of the life of Sara
Louise Thomas will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday at the Good Family Funeral
Home,
Monday,
May 12, 2008
M. Madeline Myers Bryant
Jan.
23, 1922-May 11, 2008
Margaret Madeline Myers BRYANT, 86,
She was born on Jan. 23, 1922, in
Mrs. Bryant retired from Delco
Electronics in
Survivors include her daughter,
Patricia (Pier) and husband Paul Grube, Rochester; grandsons, Jeff Grube,
Rochester, Gary Grube, Rochester, and Shawn and wife Brooke Grube, West
Lafayette; great-grandchildren, Brad Grube and Ashlin Grube of Rochester,
Sophie Grube, Kelsey Grube and Ian Grube, all of West Lafayette; sister-in-law,
Marquitta McLochlin; and lots of cool cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and
brother, Eldon “Pat” McLochlin.
Her funeral service will take place at
10 a.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home,
Harold D. Clemans
Harold D. CLEMANS, 86,
formerly of Rochester, died at 2:30 p.m. Friday at his residence,
Arrangements
are pending at Good Family Funeral Home,
Jerry D. Maple
Dec. 1, 1954-April
28, 2008
Jerry D. MAPLE, 53, of 10850
East Indiana 14, Akron, died at 9:40 p.m. Monday, April 28, at
Born in
He was a truck driver.