FULTON COUNTY INDIANA

 

OBITUARIES

 

1993

 

The Rochester Sentinel

 

Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh

 

 

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1993

 

 

 

Saturday, January 2, 1993

 

Walter G. Wickamp

June 5, 1902 - Jan. 2, 1993

Walter G. WICKAMP, 90, formerly of Mishawaka, died at 4:40 a.m. today at Life Care Center, Rochester.  He had been ill for 10 years.

He was born in Mishawaka to Joseph H. and Lena WICKAMP.  He was a retired civil engineer, a member of the John Purdue Club and former city engineer in Mishawaka.

Surviving with his wife, a resident of the Monticello Community Health Care Center in Monticello, are two nephews, Jeff SMITHBURN, Rochester, and Eric SMITHBURN, South Bend.

Private memorial service will be at Monticello Community Health Care Center.  Following cremation, burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery in Mishawaka with Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, in charge of arrangements.

 

Johnny Easter

Services are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, for Johnny EASTER, a former Rochester resident, who died at 6:22 a.m. Thursday in his home in Punta Gorda, Fla.

 

Monday, January 4, 1993

 

Virginia L. Cook

June 28, 1917 - Jan. 3, 1993

Virginia Lee COOK, 75, of 927 Stanley St., Logansport, died at 5:08 p.m. Sunday in St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis.

She was born in Vanderburgh County to Tubey and Iva JENKINS TOOLEY.  She had worked at Kraft General Foods in Kendallville as a line worker.  On Jan. 17, 1934 in Terre Haute she married Robert Glen COOK, who died June 7, 1979.

Surviving is a son, Robert Lee COOK, Twelve Mile.

Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. William BRADY officiating.  Private burial will be Wednesday in the Sweet Cemetery in Albion.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday.

Helen L. Crocker

Oct. 3, 1905 - Jan. 1, 1993

Helen L. CROCKER, 87, of 501 Pennsylvania Ave., Plymouth, died at 11:15 a.m Friday at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital in Plymouth.

She was born in Rocheter to John W. and Ida MOORE MATHIAS.  She moved to Plymouth in 1928.  On Aug. 25, 1928 she married Charles CROCKER, who died in 1970.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Plymouth and the 20th Century Club.

Surviving are three daughters, Lucille WRIGHT, Messick, Mich.; Joyce MENSER, Plymouth, and Janet McQUEEN, Mesa, Ariz.; two sons, Bill [CROCKER], Plymouth, and Ben [CROCKER], Morton, Ill.; a step-daugher, Phyllis STACHAWSKI, South Bend; eighteen grandchildren; thirty-four great-gradchildren; two great-great-grandchildren, and a sister, Donna BAUER, Rockford, Ill.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth, with the Rev. Wes BROOKSHIRE officiating.  Burial will be in the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth.  Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday.  Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church.

 

Johnny A. Easter

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, for former Rochester resident Johnny A. EASTER, Punta Gorda, Fla.

The Rev. Bruce APPLEGATE will officiate and burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery, with military graveside rites by the Rochester American Legion and VFW.  Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 10 a.m. Wednesday.  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Mr. Easter died at 6:22 a.m. Thursday at his home.  He was born in Aberdeen, Miss., to James Edwin and Lilliebelle CAIN EASTER.  He moved from Rochester to Punta Gorda 12 years ago.  On Sept. 27, 1947 in Rochester he married Pauline DARR, who survives.  He was a former real property officer at Grissom Air Force Base.  He was also a retired Realtor and tax accountant.  He was a member of the Punta Gorda First Christian Church and the Punta Gorda Elks Lodge.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Marilyn) KIESLING, Punta Gorda, and Marquitta McLOCHLIN, Rochester; four grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; a sister, Mrs. Harry (Joyce) LEE, Paris, Tenn., and three brothers, Roy [EASTER], Louisville, Ky.; James [EASTER], Columbus, Miss., and Garland [EASTER], Indianapolis.  Preceding in death were a grandson and a brother.

Norma J. Evans

Aug. 8, 1930 - Jan. 2, 1993

Norma Jean EVANS, 62, of 1429 Monroe St., Rochester, died at 10:25 p.m. Saturday in Memorial Hospital in South Bend.  She had been in failing health for two years.

She was born in Winamac to Charles and Bertha SHIDAKER BITTERLING.  She lived most of her life in Fulton County.  On July 11, 1948 in Rochester she married Robert W. EVANS, who survives.  She had worked for 26 years at the former Baxter Drugs.  She attended the First Christian Church, and she bowled in the Hoosierette League and the Friday Night Mixed League for a number of years.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Russ (Sherry Lee) ROGERS and Christina Jean EVANS, both of Rochester; her mother, Bertha BITTERLING, Rochester; two sisters, Frances WERNER, Rochester, and Annabelle SPARKS, Winamac, and a brother, Kenneth L. BITTERLING, Rochester.  Preceding in death were her father, in 1971, and a brother, Harold [BITTERLING].

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Bruce APPLEGATE officiating.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday.  Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Cancer Fund.

 

Tuesday, January 5, 1993

 

Frances E. Booker

March 30, 1904 - Jan. 5, 1993

Frances E. BOOKER, 88, of 222 Parkview, Plymouth, died at 1:57 a.m. today in Pilgrim Manor Nurtsing Home, Plymouth.

She was born in Bremen to Charles and Alma FRANGER FETTERS.  She moved to Plymouth in 1940.  On Nov. 25, 1922 in Bremen she married Claude BOOKER, who died Jan. 10, 1962.

Surviving are two daughers, Claudine BOTTORFF, Plymouth, and Juanita WAGONER, Rochester; ten grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death was a son, who died at birth.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Johnson Funeral Home, Plymouth.  Burial will be in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Bourbon.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday.  Memorials may be made to the Grace Baptist Church in Plymouth.

 

Larry G. Flenar

Larry G. FLENAR, 60, of 5403 East 650 North, Rochester (formerly of Mentone), died unexpectedly at 8:30 p.m. Monday in Woodlawn Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Wednesday, January 6, 1993

 

Larry G. Flenar

Jan. 26, 1932 - Jan. 4, 1993

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, for Larry G. FLENAR, 60, of 5403 East 650 North, Rochester.  The Rev. Don POYSER will officiate, and burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery.  Friends may call after 3 p.m. today.

Mr. Flenar died unexpectedly at 8 p.m. Monday in Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born to Seth and Mildred ROBBINS FLENAR in Mentone, where he lived most of his life.  He retired from the U.S. Air Force after 21 years (1950-1971) and also was retired from Biomet, where he worked in quality control.  On Sept. 25, 1960 in Mentone he married Carol PETERSON, who survives.  He was a member of the VFW at Nappanee and the American Legion at Warsaw.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. James (Pamela) JACK, Leesburg, and Donna FLENAR, Rochester; four sons, Troy L. [FLENAR], Fort Recovery, Ohio; Larry D. [FLENAR], Idaho Springs, Colo.; Rick [FLENAR], Oswego, and Seth [FLENAR], Bourbon; twelve grandchildren; his mother, Mildred FLENAR CARPENTER; a sister, Mrs. Leslie (Doris) GRUBBS, Bourbon, and four brothers, Robert FLENAR and Don FLENAR, both of Mentone, and Max FLENAR and Kay FLENAR, both of Etna Green.  Preceding in death was his father.

 

James F. Engle

July 17, 1913 - Jan. 4, 1993

James F. ENGLE, 79, KenMar Trailor Court, Kewanna, died at 4 p.m. Monday at his home.

He was born in Harrison Township of Pulaski County to Frank J. and Evelyn BRUCE ENGLE.  On Feb.20, 1937 in Rochester he married Eula J. EDLIN, who died Oct. 1, 1978.  He was a retired painter.

Surviving are four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and a sister, Grace CALDWELL, Bunker Hill.  Preceding in death was a son.

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

 

Albert Miller

Word has been received of the Dec. 24 death of Albert “Bill” MILLER, 85, in Fort Myers, Fla.

He was born and reared in Richland Township of Fulton County  He was a former sales representative for Hoover Sweepers and served in the Navy during World War ((.  After the war, he became a manufacturer’s representative for tools and gauges.  He was retired from A.D. Miller Toos and Gauges in Muncie.  In 1970 he moved to Fort Myers.  He was a member of the Muncie Elks Lodge and the Fort Myers Moose Lodge.

Surviving are his wife, Ann Marie MILLER; two sisters, Thelma RICHARD, Lake Como, Fa., and Opal GRAVES, South Bend; two nieces, and four nephews.  Preceding in death was a sister, Ruth ZENTZ.

Services were Dec. 30 in the Chapel of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens, 1589 Colonial Drive, Fort Myers, Fla.

Thursday, January 7, 1993

 

Augustine Burnett

Augustine BURNETT, 71, Rt. 1, Monterey, died at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac following an illness.

The Bonine Funeral Home in Culver is in charge of arrangements.

 

Roy L. Brown

July 24, 1920 - Jan. 6, 1993

Roy L. BROWN, 72, Rt. 1, Box 163, Burnettsville, died at 10:35 a.m. Wednesday in Mamorial Hospital in Logansport.

He was born in Salem to Charles and Bertha VOYLES BROWN.  On June 15, 1940 in Louisville, Ky., he married Edith COPELAND, who survives.  He was a retired farmer and a real estate broker, operating the former Roy L. Brown Realty Company of Logansport and Monticello.  He was a member of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Kokomo.

Surviving with his wife are four daughters, Linda L. APPLETON, Logansport; Patsy A. DECKER and Jo Ellen CARNES, both of St. Peters, Mo., and Janis F. ALBRIGHT, Warsaw; eleven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Fisher Funeral Chapel, 303 W. Market St., Logansport, with the Rev. William A. MALONEY officiating.  Burial will be in the New London Cemetery.  Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Friday.

 

James F. Engle

July 17, 1913 - Jan. 4, 1993

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, for James F. ENGLE, 79, KenMar Trailer Court, Kewanna.

The Rev. Richard WYGANT will officiate and burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lake Bruce.  Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Thursday.  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Mr. Engle died at 4 p.m. Monday in his home.  He was born in Harrison Township of Pulaski County to Frank J. and Evelyn BRUCE ENGLE.  On Feb. 20, 1937 in Rochester he married Eula J. EDLIN, who died Oct. 1, 1978.  He was a retired painter.

Surviving are four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, and a sister, Grace CALDWELL, Bunker Hill.  Preceding in death was a son.

 

Friday, January 8, 1993

 

Mary R. Crump

Mary R. CRUMP, 89, a resident of Rochester Nursing Home since October and formerly of Rt. 1, Kewanna, died at 3:55 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

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

Augustine Burnett

Feb. 14, 1921 - Jan. 6, 1993

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Bonine Funeral Home, Culver, for Augustine BURNETT, 71, Rt. 1, Monterey.

The Rev. Lee J. JACKSON will officiate and burial will be in the Monterey I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Monday.

Mrs. Burnett died at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac following an illness.  She was born in McGhee, Ark., to Joseph and Ella COWEN JOHNSON.  She moved from Chicago to Monterey in 1968.  She was a member of the Kingsford Heights Baptist Church.

Surviving are a son, Galvester SANDERS, Chicago; a granddaughter; five sisters, Alice RUTH, Pine Bluff, Ark.; Ruby GILDER, Chicago; Pearl WILLIAMS, Arkansas; Reva JOHNSON, Rockford, Ill., and Esther FLOWERS, Wrightville, Ark., and two brothers, George JOHNSON, Monterey, and Fred JOHNSON, Little Rock, Ark.

 

Saturday, January 9, 1993

 

Mary R. Crump

Oct. 28, 1903 - Jan. 8, 1993

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Mary R. CRUMP, 89, a resident of Rochester Nursing Home since Oct. 16 and formerly of Rt. 1, Kewanna.

The Rev. Jack HARTMAN will officiate and burial will be in the McKinley Memorial Gardens, Winamac.  Friends may call from 4-6 p.m. Sunday.

Mary died at 3:55 a.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospital.  She was born in Pulaski County to Bryson E. and Daisy HAZEN CRUMP.  She had lived her life in Fulton and Pulaski counties.  Her husband, Vern HOLLAND, died 18 years ago

Surviving are a step-son, James F. HOLLAND, Miami, Fla., ad three nephews, John CRUMP, Greenwood, and Jimmy CRUMP and Leonard CRUMP, both of Indianapolis.  Preceding in death were two brothers, Martin CRUMP and John CRUMP.

 

Monday, January 11, 1993

 

Margory P. Gordon

June 28, 1907 - Jan. 9, 1993

Margory P. GORDON, 85, Rt. 4, Rochester, died at 8:03 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital in Plymouth.

She was born in Monticello, Ill., to Robert and Fannie STRINGER SUMNER.  She moved from Highland to Aubbeenaubbee Township in 1952.  On Feb. 6, 1937 at St. Joseph, Mich., she married Cecil G. GORDON, who died Jan. 20, 1990.

Surviving are three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four nieces, and two nephews.  Preceding in death was a daughter, June NAPOLS.

There will be no services or visitation.  Burial will be in the Arlington (Va.) National Cemetery.  The Bonine Funeral Home in Culver is in charge of arrangements.

 

Harold E. Maddux

Harold Eugene MADDUX, 75, Rt. 2, Rochester, died at 3:30 a.m. Saturday at Lake Placid (Fla.) Medical Center.

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

Addie M. Staley

Jan. 15, 1929 - Jan. 10, 1993

Addie M. STALEY, 63, of 356 E. Barner St., Frankfort, died at 9 a.m. Sunday in the Clinton County Hospital following several years’ illness.

She was born in Clinton County to Kenneth E. and Helen L. BRUNSWIG SMITH.  On Nov. 28, 1946 she married Robert L. STALEY, who survives.  Mr. Staley was born and reared in Fulton County.  She was a retired opthalmologist’s assistant for Dr. Raymond McDonald in Frankfort and Dr. Enz in Lafayette.  She was a member of the East Side Christian Church and its Willing Workers Sunday School Class.  She graduated from Frankfort High School in 1947 and took opthalmology training in Indianapolis.

Surviving with her husband are a son, Wayne [STALEY], Frankfort; two grandchildren; her mother, of Willard, Ohio; three sisters, Betty GRIFFIS, Frankfort; Mary Lou LEWIS, Fairmount, and Myrna DILLMAN, Willard, Ohio, and a brother, Kenneth SMITH, Cottonwood, Ariz.  Preceding in death was a son, Harold D. [STALEY], in 1964.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Goodwin Funeral Home, Frankfort, with the Rev. Andy MASON officiating.  Burial will be in the Bunnell Cemetery.  Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday.  Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

 

Tuesday, January 12, 1993

 

Sanford G. Boyer

March 27, 1907 - Jan. 11, 1993

Sanford G. BOYER, 86, Syracuse, died at 8:25 a.m. Monday at his home following an extended illness.

He was born in Silver Lake to Aaron and Effie NEAL BOYER.  On Sept. 8, 1934 he married Mildred BENGE, who survives.  He moved from Macy to Syracuse in 1966.  He retired in 1972 from the Vega Corporation.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Alberta JONES, Macy; two sons, Marshall BOYER and Douglas IHNEN, both of Syracuse; nine grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild, and two step-great-great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Eastlund-Harris Funeral Home in Syracuse with the Rev. Harlan STEFFEN officiating.  Burial will be in the Ulery Memorial Cemetery near Silver Lake.  Friends may call from 5-8 .m. Wednesday.  Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.

Harold E. Maddux

Sept. 21, 1917 - Jan. 9, 1993

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Harold Eugene MADDUX, 75, Rt. 2, Rochester.

The Rev. Irvin BEHM will officiate and burial will be in the Athens Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday.

Mr. Maddux died at 3:30 a.m. Saturday in Lake Placid (Fla.) Medical Center.  He had been in failing health for four years.  He was born north of Athens to Dee and Edith McINTIRE MADDUX.  He spent his winters in Lake Placid.  On Feb. 4, 1939 in Akron he married Marjorie L. TOWNE, who survives.  He was a retired farmer and attended the Athens Church.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Roy (Betty) SWICK, Akron; a son, Joe E. [MADDUX], Taipei, Taiwan; five grandchildren, Mrs. Jack (Debra) BLACKSTEN and Doug SWICK, both of Warsaw; Denise WEBB, Athens, and Jason MADDUX and Jessica MADDUX, both of Taipei; a great-granddaughter, and five step-grandchildren.  Preceding in death was an infant sister.

 

Wednesday, January 13, 1993

 

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Thursday, January 14, 1993

 

Betty L. Drerup Miller

Nov. 26, 1919 - Jan. 13, 1993

Betty L. DRERUP MILLER, 73, of 1516 Long Beach Drive, died at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday in Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Wabash to Harry and Alma DeARMOND.  She moved to Rochester 20 years ago from Bloomington.  She had also lived in Logansport.  On Oct. 19, 1972 in Bloomington she married Thomas O. MILLER, who survives.

Surviving with her husband are five daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Deborah A.) SMITH, Logansport; Mrs. Leo (Patricia) SCHERSCHAL, Indianaplis; Mrs. Maynard (Pamela) THOMPSON, Cadillac, Mich.; Mary Beth MILLER, Seattle, Wash., and Carolyn MILLER, Alexandria,Va.; five sons, Edward H. DRERUP III, Logansport; Fred MILLER, Chatham, Mass.; Scott MILLER, New Providence, N.J.; Jeffrey MILLER, Lincoln University, Pa., and Mark MILLER, Crawfordsville; eleven grandchildren; a great-grandson, and a brother, James L. DeARMOND, Wabash.  Preceding in death was a sister.

Arranements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Douglas B. Kindig

July 30, 1914 - Jan. 13, 1993

Douglas B. KINDIG, 78, Rt. 1, Bunker Hill, died at 6:08 p.m. Wednesday in Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.

He was born in Miami County to Rudolph and Effie CHAPIN KINDIG.  On June 12, 1948 he married Mickey HARDEN, who died March 12, 1969.  As a member of the Seabees during World War II, he received three campaign ribbons with oak leaf clusters for participating in the invasions of Bouganville, the Solomon Islands and Guadalcanal.  He also received the World War II Victory Medal.  He was a retired building contractor, a member and past-commander of the Bunker Hill VFW and a charter member of American Legion Post 14.

Surviving are two sons, Rick KINDIG and Randy KINDIG, both of Bunker Hill; a step-son, Ronald BEHNY, Denver; six grandchildren, and a sister, Roberta DICE, Peru.  Preceding in death were two brothers and a sister.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, Peru, with Dr. R. Larry SMITH officiating.  Burial will be in the Springdale Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Friday.  Military graveside services will be conducted by the Bunker Hill VFW.

 

Friday, January 15, 1993

 

Betty L. Drerup Miller

Nov. 26, 1919 - Jan. 13, 1993

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, for Betty L. DRERUP MILLER, 72, of 1516 Long Beach Drive.

The Rev. James MILLER will officiate and burial will be in the Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Logansport.  Friends may call from 2-4 and from 6-8 p.m. Saturday and after noon Sunday.  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Lung Association.

Mrs. Miller died at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday in Woodlawn Hospital.

 

Saturday, January 16, 1993

 

Kiersten Anne Maclin

Jan. 13, 1993 - Jan. 13, 1993

Kiersten Anne MACLIN, newborn daughter of Maxwell and Rebecca STAYTON MACLIN of Kokomo, died Wednesday in Howard Community Hospital, Kokomo.

Surviving with her parents are a brother, Clinton [MACLIN], at home the maternal grandparents, Ralph and Linda STAYTON, Leiters Ford; the paternal grandparents, Theodore and Bernice MACLIN, Maywood, Ill, and the maternal step-grandmother, Ilene TABLER, Logansport.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Highland Park Church, Kokomo, with the Rev. Edwin VASICEK officiating.  Priate burial services will be in the Leiters Ford Cemetery.  Friends may call after noon today at the church.  France-Wilson Colonial Mortuary in Kokomo is in charge of arrangements.

Lowell L. Dant

March 24, 1927 - Jan. 12, 1993

Lowell Lester DANT, 65, of 2076 E. Sycamore Drive, died at 3:45 a.m. Tuesday in South Bend Memorial Hospital.  He was vice president of AdVance Magnetics Co., Rochester.

Mr. Dant was born in Indianapolis, and moved to Rochester from Goodland 13 years ago.  He was married March 24, 1951 in Indianapolis to Ramona AMICK, who survives.  He was a Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War and was a member of the VFW, the Elks and Eagles lodges, the American Legion and the International Electrical Engineers Association.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Les Ann DENT, Norman, Okla., and a son, Lester [DANT], of Mishawaka.

Private memorial services were conducted.  Alford’s Mortuary, South Bend, was in charge of arrangements.

 

Richard L. Clary

Richard L. CLARY, 67, Rt. 1, Rochester, died at 5:14 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospital.

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

 

Ray D. Burroughs

March 22, 1901 - Jan. 15, 1993

Ray D. BURROUGHS, 91, of 333 W. Walnut St., Argos, died at 1:50 p.m. Friday at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth, where he had been a patient for six weeks.  He had been in failing health for two years.

He was born in North Dakota to David and Susie MARKLEY BURROUGHS. On Oct. 26, 1927 in Niles, Mich., he married Evelyn G. WHISMAN, who survives.  He was associated with the Burroughs Insurance Agency of Argos for 35 years before retiring in 1965.  Following his retirement, he was office manager for Colonial Mobile Home Court, Argos, for a number of years.  He was a deacon at the Walnut Church of the Brethren and a charter member and past president of the Argos Lions Club.  He lived most of his life in the Argos area.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Herbert (Connie) LOWE, Hollywood, Fla.; Mrs. Loren (Susanna) CARSWELL, Culver, and Mrs. Richard (Mary) RICHEY, Westminster,Calif.; a son, Willis [BURROUGHS], Argos; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren, and a brother, Otto [BURROUGHS], New Port Richey, Fla.  Preceding in death were a sister and four brothers.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Walnut Church of the Brethren, Argos, with the Revs. Wilbur FISCHER and Ammon WENGER officiating.  Burial will be at the church cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and at the church Tuesday for an hour before services.  Memorials may be made to the church or charity.

Monday, January 18, 1993

 

Richard L. Clary

March 30, 1925 - Jan. 15, 1933

Richard L. CLARY, 67, Rt. 1, Rochester, died at 5:14 p.m. Friday in Woodlawn Hospital following a short illness.

He was born to Harvey and Elva Grace LOWE CLARY Sr. in Fulton County, where he lived his entire life.  On June 27, 1947 in Rochester he married Patricia “Pat” HOFFMAN, who survives.  He was the owner and manager of Modern Graphics in Peru, and previously had owned The Shopper in Miami County for 24 years.  He was a member of the First Christian Church, where he served as a trustee and elder.  He was also a member of the Rochester Masonic, I.O.O.F., Manitou Moose and Elks lodges, Phi Delta Kappa of Peru, CPS Community Papers of Indiana, and the IFPA Independent Free Papers Association.

Surviving with his wife are a son, James [CLARY], Peru; a grandson, Erick CLARY, Peru; three nieces whom he reared, Mrs. LaVern (Patti) HIBNER, Kissimmee,Fla.; Janet HOFFMAN, Zionsville, and Mrs. Denis (Susan) Van LAKE, Kewanna; a nephew, and a brother, Harvey CLARY Jr., Rochester.  Preceding in death was a daughter, Jane Ann [CLARY], on Jan. 6, 1953.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Christian Church with the Rev. Al HAZEN officiating.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, and after 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church.  Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church, the American Heart Association or the Cancer Fund.

 

Edythe M. Flohr

Aug. 7, 1899 - Jan. 17, 1993

Edythe May FLOHR, 93, Peabody Retirement Home, North Manchester, died at 8:11 a.m. Sunday in Wabash County Hospital in Wabash.  She was formerly of Disko.

She was born in Wabash County to Tilden F. and Ruth A. COPPOCK ENGELMAN.  On June 28, 1917 in Gilead she married Ivan Albert FLOHR, who died May 26, 1964.  She had been a member of the former Disko United Methodist Church and its Women’s Mission Society.

Surviving are a son, James E. [FLOHR], Boring, Ore.; two grandchildren, the Rev. Kerry L. FLOHR, Eagle Creek, Ore., and Kim M. FLOHR, Billings, Mont.; four great-grandchildren, and a sister, Bernice L. ENGELMAN, North Manchester.  Preceding in death was a sister, Mary Ellen ENGELMAN.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Dr. James E. FLOHR officiating.  Burial will be in the Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday.

 

Henry L. Tilden

Henry L. “Hank” TILDEN, 87, formerly of Rt. 1, Macy, died at 9:28 p.m. Sunday at Miller’s Merry Manor in Peru, where he lived.

Hartzler Funeral Home in Akron is in charge of arrangements.

Charles E. Sohl

Oct. 6, 1910 - Jan. 17, 1993

Charles Edwards SOHL, 82, of 1726 Colonial Road, Colonial Bay Condominiums, died at 5:05 a.m. Sunday in Woodlawn Hospital following a short illness.  He was formerly of Noblesville.

He was born in Noblesville to Walter E and Emma EDWARDS SOHL.  On July 6, 1936 in Indianapolis he married Esther HOHLT, who survives.  He retird in 1972 from Wainwright Bank and Trust Company.  He was a 1928 graduate of Noblesville High School.  He attended Butler University, where he was the captain of the softball team in 1932.  He was a member of the Moose Lodge, VFW and American Legion, all of Rochester, the Phi Deta Theta Fraternity and the Eagles in Noblesville.  He served with the 99th Naval Seabee Construction Battalion during World War II.

Surviving with his wife are a sister, Virginia SOHL BURKHARDT, Palmetto, Fla.; three nephews, and a niece.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Randall and Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan St., Noblesville, with the Dr. James A. CARPENTER officiating.  Burial will be in the Crownland Cemetery, Noblesville.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester, and after 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Randall and Robert Funeral Home.  Memorials may be made to the Aerican Cancer Society.  Arrangements are by Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester.

 

Wayne McManus

Feb. 15, 1918 - Jan. 17, 1993

Wayne McMANUS, 74, of 719 E. Market St., Logansport, died at 12:30 a.m. Sunday at Chase Convalescent Center in Logansport.

He was born in Cass County to Dennis and Goldie STEWART McMANUS.  He retired after 30 years’ service from Apha Industries in Logansport. He was an Army veteran of World War II, receiving an Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with a star, a Philipping Liberation Ribbon, a Good Conduct Medal and a Victory Medal.

Surviving are four sisters, Marie MITTICA, Rt. 4, Logansport; Rebecca REICHARD and Merl REICHARD, both of Rochester; two brothers, Rayburn McMANUS, Logansport, and Dennis McMANUS, Rochester, andf several nieces and nephews.  Preceding in death were a sister and two brothers.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kroeger Funeral Home, Logansport, with the Rev. Art MALONEY officiating.  Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Logansport, with military honors.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today.  Memorials may be made to Woodlawn Center in Logansport.

Thelma K. Smith

July 26, 1917 - Jan. 15, 1993

Services were at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church, north of Akron, for Thelma K. SMITH, 75, Claypool (Beaver Dam Lake).  She was formerly of Alexandria.

The Rev. Ersel POTTS officiated.  The Rev. Jerry YANCEY will officiate a second service at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Owens Funeral Home, Alexandria, where friends may call from 4-7 p.m. today.  Burial will be in the Alexandria I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Smith died at 5:50 p.m. Friday in Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw following a brief illness.  She was born in Plymouth to the Rev. W. Ray and Mrs. R. Edna CRAMER KUHN.  On Dec. 10, 1937 in Anderson she married Kenneth A. SMITH, who died Fevb. 21, 1973.  She was a member of the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church.

Surviving are a daughter, Joyce A. MORGAN, Alexandria; two sons, Dennis R. [SMITH], Bourbon, and Stephen C. [SMITH], Elwood eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Howard (Miriam) OLSEN and Carol F. KUHN, both of South Bend.

 

Tuesday, January 19, 1993

 

Henry L. Tilden

March 29, 1904 - Jan. 17, 1993

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, for Henry L. “Hank” TILDEN, 88, Rt. 2, Macy.

The Rev. Donald RITCHEY will officiate ad burial will be in the Enterprise [Tombaugh] Cemetery at Roann.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today.

Mr. Tilden died at 9:28 p.m. Sunday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Peru, where he was a resident.  He was born in Miami County to Herman A. and Tresa LANDIS TILDEN.  On July 19, 1930 in Rochester he married Edith HARTZLER, who lives at their Macy home.  He had worked as a farmer, a truck driver and at a sawmill.  He attended the Ebenezer United Methodist Church, north of Denver.

Surviving with his wife are a son, Dennis [TILDEN], Macy; a grandson, Jeffrey TILDEN, Blissfield, Mich.; a sister, Mary WRIGHT, Rochester, and a brother, Russell “Chub” TILDEN, Logansport.  Preceding in death was a son, Ronald [TILDEN], in July 1971, and a brother,Zenthon TILDEN.

Miriam P. Zartman

June 3, 1906 - Oct. 18, 1992

Word has been received of the Oct. 18 death of Miriam P. ZARTMAN, 84, of Richardson, Texas.

A memorial service was conducted Nov. 2 in the First United Methodist Church, 511 Public Ave., Beloit, Wis. 53511, to which memorials may be made.  Restland Funeral Home in Dallas,Texas, was in charge of arrangements.

She was born in Macy to Elbert and Mary Elba POWELL.  On June 22, 1929 in Macy she married Myron ZARTMAN, who died July 29, 1971.  She was a retired schoolteacher, having taught 30 years at Merrell and Morgan in Beloit school and also at Macy.  She was a graduate of the Universit of Wisconsin-Whitewater.  She was a member of the Beloit Area and the National Retired Teachers associations, Wisconsin Educators Association, Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority and the Eastern Star.  She was a co-writer of the social studies guide used by Beloit schools, which named her teacher of the month in November, 1960.

Surviving are two daughters, Barbara K. VIA, Richardson, and Mary ARCHER, Maryland Heights, Mo.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary WEAR, LaGrange, and two nieces, Carol HURTS, Mentone, and Anita POWELL, Rochester.  Preceding in death was a brother, Ellis POWELL, Macy.

 

Jo Ellen Reinig

May 24, 1953 - Jan. 11, 1993

Services were at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church of Fort Wayne for Jo Ellen CASTLEMAN REINIG, 39, Fort Wayne.

The Rev. Martin HUNCKLER officiated and burial was in the Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne.  D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home was in charge of arrantements.  Memorials may be made to the Fort Wayne Wildlife Society or the Argos Dollars for Scholars of Argos Community Schools.

Mrs. Reinig died at 10:15 p.m. Jan. 11, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  She was born in Argos to Rex and Betty COWEN CASTLEMAN.  She was employed as an office supervisor for Project Design and Piping in Fort Wayne, where she had lived for 20 years.

Surviving are her husband, Albert REINIG; three daughters, Danielle Lynn [REINIG], Tamara Jo [REINIG] and Cassandra Nicole HULL, all at home a step-daughter, Heidi REINIG, at home; two step-sons, Jeff REINIG, Fort Wayne, and Ryan REINIG, at home; her parents, Rex and Betty COWEN, Argos; two brothers, John CASTLEMAN, Daytona Beach, Fla., and Andrew CASTLEMAN, Indianapolis, and aunts, uncles and cousins.  Preceding in death was a brother, Brent [CASTLEMAN].

E. Faye Banks

Nov. 5, 1928 - Jan. 17, 1993

E. Faye BANKS, 64, of Fort Wayne, died at 11:08 a.m. Sunday in the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

She was born in Rochester to Edward W. and Annabelle DRISCOLL SWANGO.  She moved to Fort Wayne in 1937.  She was married to Bobbie HERRICK, who died in 1963.  She then married Jeff BANKS, who died in 1961.  She retired in 1985 as a surgical technician of Fort Wayne Lutheran Hospital after 22 years’ service.  She was a member of the Bible Baptist Church, was on the board of directors of the Allen County League for the Blind and was a volunteer for the Area III Council on Aging.

Surviving are three daughters, Judy A. PEREZ, Connis S. HERRICK-EASLEY and Judith H. HERRICK, all of Fort Wayne; two sons, Michael E. HERRICK and David L. HERRICK, both of Fort Wayne two step-daughters, Karen WYSONG, Connecticut, and Brenda BOTTERON, Grabill; two step-sons, Jeffery BANKS, Connecticut, and Donald BANKS, Angola; twenty-four grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy SHEETS, Fort Wayne, and two brothers, Joe SWANGO, Rochester, and Edward SWANGO, Florida.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, with the Revs. James McCARTY and Jack SORLIE officiating.  Burial will be in the Prairie Grove Cemetery, Fort Wayne.  Friends may call from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday.

 

Wednesday, January 20, 1993

 

Esther Wolf

Esther WOLF, 98, died at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Peabody Memorial Home, North Manchester, where she had lived for several years.  Prior to moving to the home, she had resided all her life in Fulton County.

Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

 

Theo C. Turner

Theo Charles “Ted” TURNER, 65, Rt. 1, Box 414, Claypool (Beaver Dam Lake), died at 12:17 p.m. Tuesday in Kosciusko County Hospital in Warsaw.

Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Thursday, January 21, 1993

 

Theo C. Turner

Feb. 27, 1927 - Jan. 19, 1993

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, for Theo Charles “Ted” TURNER, 65, of 9804 South 750 West, Beaver Dam Lake, Claypool.

The Rev. Ersel POTTS will officiate and burial will be in the Akron Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday.  Mr. Turner died at 12:17 p.m. Tuesday in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, following a short illness.

He was born in Grant County to Lawrence and Laura MILLER TURNER.  He had lived in Kokomo.  On Sept. 22, 1982 in Van Buren he married Shirley CONNER, who survives.  He retired in 1988 from Chrysler Corporation of Kokomo as a tool and die maker.  He was the owner and operator of Beaver Dam Bait and Cafe.  He was an Army Air Force Veteran of World War II, a member of the North Manchester Moose Lodge and the United Auto Workers and was a graduate of Van Buren High School.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. David (Deena) KOLLIN, Claypool, and Mrs. Pat (Melanie) TREECE, Weston, Ohio; three sons, Charles and Kyle [TURNER], both of Claypool, and Gerald [TURNER], San Bernardino, Calif.; two step-daughters, Mrs. Herb (Linda) HILDEBRAND and Mrs. Bill (Sherry) MOHLER, both of Logansport; ten grandchildren; his mother Laura RINGER, Claypool, and nine step-sisters and eight step-brothers.

 

Esther Wolf

Sept. 29, 1894 - Jan. 19, 1993

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, for Esther WOLF, 98, of Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester.

The Rev. Carl RICKS will officiate and burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call after 10 a.m. Friday.

Miss Wolf died at 7:25 p.m. Tuesday at Peabody.  The daughter of Abraham and Hannah FLATTER WOLF, she lived most of her life in Fulton County.  She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Rochester.

Surviving are a nephew, Robert BLACKETOR, Medford, Ore.; three nieces, Deloris McGREW, Fulton; Bonnie DAVIS, Aurora, and Bertha COOK, North Manchester, and several grand-nieces and grand-nephews.  Preceding in death were two sisters and three brothers.

Friday, January 22, 1993

 

John K. Frushour

May 15, 1934 - Jan. 21, 1993

John Kelly FRUSHOUR, 58, Rt. 1, Logansport, died at 10:22 p.m. Thursday in his home.

He was born in Burnettsville to John and Clara KELLY FRUSHOUR.  On April 7, 1956 in Lucerne he married Sharon “Susie” COX, who survives. He was the prime meat shop manager at Marsh Supermarket in Logansport and he also farmed in Noble Township of Cass County.  He was an Army veteran and was a member of St. Elizabeth’s Church in Lucerne and the Eagles Lodge.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Beth BEHNY, Kokomo; a son, Michael [FRUSHOUR], Kewanna; a grandson; two sisters, Loretta STREU and Helen COLEMAN, both of Logansport, and nieces and nephews.  Preceding in death was a brother.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the All Saints Cathokc Church in Logansport with Father Donald GROSS officiating.  Burial will be in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Logansport.  Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at Kroeger Funeral Home, Logansport, where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society-Cass County Unit or the Memorial Hospital Hospice Program.

 

Eugene L. Davidson

Nov. 3, 1926 - Jan. 21, 1993

Eugene L. DAVIDSON, 66,  of 1131 E. Ewing Ave., South Bend, died at 8 a.m. Thursday in his home.

He was born in Rochester to Samuel and Louise ADAMSON DAVIDSON.  He moved from Plymouth to South Bend in 1951.  On Jan. 23, 1989 inSouth Bend he married Frieda GEE, who survives.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the Moose Lodge, VFW and Teamstrs Union, all of South Bend.  He was formerly a dock worker at the Tucker Frieight Lines in South Bend.

Surviving with his wife are a son, Harold [DAVIDSON], South Bend; three step-daughters, Karen HAWBLITZEL, Warsaw, and Barbara WISE, Lakeville; a grandchild; seven step-grandchildren; a step-great-grandson; two sisters, Donnabell SHERLAND, Walkerton, and Patricia BARTLEY, Riverview, Fla., and two brothers, Herbert DAVIDSON and Russell DAVIDSON, both of Rochester.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Guisinger Colonial Chapel, 3718 S. Michigan St., South Bend, with the Rev. Bonnie LIEBER officiating.  Burial will be in the New Oak Hill Cemetery in Plymouth.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday.   Memorials may be made to the Faith United Methodist Church.

Saturday, January 23, 1993

 

K. Mae Miller

April 12, 1907 - Jan. 22, 1993

K. Mae MILLER, 85, Roann, died at 10:50 a.m. Friday at Wabash County Hospital in Wabash.

She was born in Roann to Jasper and Rose Etta NEAL MILAM.  Her first marriage was to Frank SHAVER, who preceded in death.  On July 23, 1978 she married Lloyd MILLER, who survives.  She was a member of the Roann First Brethren Church and the Gideon Auxiliary.  She worked at CTS in Elkhart for 47 years as a production worker for the telephone supply company.  She was a literacy tutor for 12 years.

Surviving with her husband are a son, Terry MILLER, Rochester; two grandchildren; three sisters, Ruby SEITNER, Winona Lake; Mary RHODES, Berne, and Maxine SMITH, Cincinnati, Ohio, and a brother, Paul MILAM, Beaver Dam.  Preceding in death were three brothers and a sister.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Roann Chapel Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Home.  Friends may call from 2-7 p.m. Sunday.  Memorials may be made to the Wabash County Cancer Society.

 

Monday, January 25, 1993

 

Helen B. Shoemaker

Jan. 3, 1909 - Jan. 23, 1993

Helen Beatrice SHOEMAKER, 84, of 2211 Hillcrest Drive, Plymouth, died at 6:30 p.m. Saturday in Holy Cross Parkview Hospital in Plymouth following a two-week illness.

She was born in Paulding County, Ohio to Earl M. and Fay H. MURPHY SHIMER.  She was formerly of Argos.  On Aug. 31, 1929 in Chicago she married Ralph SHOEMAKER, who died Nov. 18, 1975.  She retired 20 years ago as a doctor’s receptionist.  She was a member of the Argos United Methodist Church and the Christian Women’s Association.

Surviving are a son, Robert [SHOEMAKER], Knoxville, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Mrs. Ben (Cathy) CLOUGH, Plymouth; Michael SHOEMAKER, Knoxville, and Mrs. William (Karen) WOODRUFF, Huntersville, N.C., and two great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death was a brother.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Jack RHOADES and Dr. Donald C. LACY officiating.  Burial will be in the Walnut Church of the Brethren Cemetery.  Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday.  Memorials may be made to the Argos United Methodist Church or the Visiting Nurse Association.

 

Tuesday, January 26, 1993

 

J. Richard Newell

J. Richard “Dick” NEWELL, 68, of 816 Fulton Ave., died early today in South Bend Memorial Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Dovie F. Weida

Aug. 6, 1921 - Jan. 25, 1903

Dovie F. WEIDA, 71, of 225 W. North St., Akron, died at 10:23 a.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital following three years of failing health.

She was born in Tippecanoe County to Obie and Ethel (BELL) BELL.  On Sept. 30, 1945 in Monticello she married Beecher L. WEIDA, who survives.  She attended the Akron Church of God, where she had taught Sunday School for many years where she was a former member of the Marionettes Missionary Society.  She had also been a member of the former Akron Women’s Club.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Mrs. Wayne (Jo Ann) HANSEN,Wabash; a son, John [WEIDA], Akron; four grandchildren, Dennis SHOEMAKER, Lagro; Denise SHOEMAKER, Wabash; Johna KASER, Columbia City, and Jena WEIDA, Akron; four great-grandchildren, and three sisters, Dorthea STEELE, Lafayette; Mrs. Boyd (Margaret) MARTIN, Royal Center, and Mrs. Art (Ruth) CARNAHAN, Monticello.  Preceding in death were a sister and two brothers.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Akron Church of God with Pastor James MALBONE officiating.  Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery.  Friends may call from 3-5 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Hartzler Funeral Home in Akron, and after 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the church.  Memorials may be made to the Akron Church of God or the Akron Emergency Medical Services.

 

Misha D. Nies

Aug. 17, 1951 - Jan. 26, 1903

Misha D. NIES, 41, Rt. 2, Box 57, Royal Center, died at 6:35 a.m. Today in Logansport Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Logansport to Robert E. and Irene L. SWAYZEE PICKENS.  On June 5, 1971 in Logansport she married Edward L. NIES, who survives.  She was a 1969 graduate of Caston High school and a member of the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Lucerne.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Jennifer D. NIES, West Lafayette, and Megan D. NIES, at home; two sons, Robert K. NIES, Vincennes, and Joseph E. NIES, at home; her mother, Irene PICKENS, Lucerne; a brother, Michael PICKENS, Lucerne, and nieces and nephews.  Preceding in deth was her father.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church with Father Gordon WAGNER officiating.  Burial will be in the Metea Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport.  Memorials may be made to the Altar and Rosary Society of the church.

Wednesday, January 27, 1993

 

J. Richard Newell

Sept. 11, 1924 - Jan. 26, 1993

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the First Christian Church for J. Richard “Dick” NEWELL, 68, of 816 Fulton Ave., the building commisioner for the City of Rocheter.

The Rev. C. Allan HAZEN will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Bruce APPLEGATE.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Zimmerman Fanily Funeral Home, Rochesteer, where the Lions Club will conduct an 8 p.m. memorial service.  The American Legion and VFW posts will conduct graveside military rites.  Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church or the Lions Club.

Mr. Newell died at 12:15 a.m. Tuesday at South Bend Memorial Hospital.  He was born to Manford and Lucille PASCHALL NEWELL in Fulton County, where he lived most of his life.  On Aug. 29, 1947 in Rochester he married Ellen L. BUNNELL, who survives.  He was a retired carpenter and building contractor, and had been the Rochester building commissioner for a number of years.

He was a trustee and elder of the First Christian Church, a member of the Rochester Lions Club, American Legion and Rochester Bowling Association, and was active in the Fulton County United Ministries.  He was an Army veteran of World War II, having served in the European Theater.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Al (Peggy) FISHBURN, Fort Wayne; Mrs. Jerry (Sue) WEST, Traverse City, Mich., and Diana PERDUE, Rochester; two grandchildren, Mark and Patrick WEST, Traverse City; two sisters, Barbara WYNN, Rochester, and Nancy DUZENBERY, Akron, and nieces and nephews.

 

Mary R. Brower

Word has been received of the Dec. 8 death of Mary Ruth BROWER, 75, of Naples, Fla.

Memorial services were Dec. 11 in the Lely Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Harold B. BROWN Jr. officiating.  Pittman Chapel, 3080 E. Tamiami Trail, Naples, was in charge of arrangements.  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Mrs. Brower moved from Anderson to Naples in 1978.  She was a member of the Lely Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are her husband, Fred L. BROWER (a 1934 graduate of Rochester High School); a daughter, Carolyn HARRISON; two grandchildren; a sister, Dolly GAINS, Anderson, and two brothers, George BLOOMER, Anderson, and Wayne BLOOMER, Deerfield, Tenn.

Elmer L. Dickey

Dec. 26, 1899 - Jan. 25, 1993

Elmer L. DICKEY, 93, formerly of Rt. 2, Akron, died at 11:18 p.m. Monday at Miller’s Merry Mnor in Warsaw, where he had lived for seven years.

He was born in Franklin Township of Kosciusko County to J. Frank and Alta ENGLE DICKEY.  On Dec. 26, 1926 he married Banche Marie MILLER, who died Oct. 27, 1983.  He was a retired farmer and had raised registered Hampshire hogs and Hereford cattle.  He was a member of the Akron Church of God and the Farmers Union.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Vernon (Marcella) MEREDITH, Burket, and Mrs. Stan (Carol Ann) SHEWMAN, Akron; two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were two sisters. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Akron Church of God with Pastor James MALBONE officiating.  Burial will be in the Nichols Cemetery, north of Akron.  Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, and after 10 a.m. Friday at the church.

 

Thomas J. Griffin

Dec. 25, 1928 - Jan. 25, 1993

Thomas James “Tim” GRIFFIN, 64, Lafayette, died at 9:30 p.m. Monday in St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center, where he was admitted that afternoon.

He had attended Kewanna Elementary School for one or two years.  In 1975 he formed the 42nd Royal Highlanders Band of pipes, fifes and drums which performed at the Fulton County Historical Society’s Trail of Courage a number of times.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the Central Presbyterian Church of Lafayette.  Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Kewanna I.O.O.F. Cemetery, where the Royal Highlanders will conduct a memorial service.  Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel.  Memorials may be made to the 42nd Royal Highlanders, 2043 S. Ninth St., Lafayette 47905.

 

Thursday, January 28, 1993

 

Wilber J. Rude

Aug. 14, 1917 - Jan. 27, 1993

Wilber J. RUDE, 75, Kewanna, died at 10:56 p.m. Wednesday in Woodlawn Hospital.  He was born in Winamac to Newton and Geneva DePOY RUDE.  On Sept. 8, 1940 in Winamac he married Esther JUMP, who survives.  A retired farmer, he drove a Union Township School Corporation bus for 33 years.  He was a member of the Kewanna Church of Christ, where he served as trustee and on the church board.  He was trustee of the Kewanna Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery and a member of the Kewanna Saddle Club and the Union Township Pinhook Grange.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Stephen [RUDE], Rochestera, and Robert J. [RUDE], Kewanna; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Arlene STIENMAN, Logansport, and Leona GOOD and Delores HOLLER, both of Argos, and two brothers, Lawrence RUDE, Logansport, and Newton RUDE Jr., Sheridan.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Kewanna Church of Christ with the Rev. Clifford GANO officiating.  Burial will be in the Kewanna I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call after 4 p.m.Friday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, and after 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the church.  Memorials may be made to the church.

Ben S. Konieczny

April 12, 1907 - Jan. 26, 1993

Ben S. KONIECZNY, 85, LaPorte, died at 8:55 p.m. Tuesday in LaPorte Hospital following a lengthy illness.

He was born in Michigan City to Thomas and Helen SNIEKOWSKI KONIECZNY.  He lived most of his life in LaPorte.  On April 25, 1931 in LaPorte he married Rochester native Annabell NEWCOMER, who survives.  He was retired from Allis Chalmers Manufacturing Corporation.  He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a former member of the Polish Falcons of American.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Leona URYGA, Michigan City, and Sharon MURRAY, LaPorte; a son, James [KONIECZNY], Tulsa, Okla; seven grandchildren; a great-grandson; two sisters, Natalie SUPANIK, Port Charlotte, Fla., and Jeanette KONIECZNY, LaPorte; a brother, Matthew KONIECZNY, Hudson Lake, and several nieces and nephews.  Preceding in death were a daughtter, a son and two brothers.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Sacred heart Catholic Church, 128 Bach St., Porte, with the Rev. John J. STREBIG officiating.  Burial will be in the Patton Cemetery in LaPorte.  Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Friday and from 7-9:30 p.m. Saturday in the Easling Funeral Home, 1117 Indiana Ave., LaPorte.  The Rosary will be recited at      7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.

 

Friday, January 29, 1993

 

Dorothy B. Bach

Nov. 11, 1923 - Jan. 28, 1993

Dorothy B. BACH, 69, Mentone, died at 2 a.m. Thursday at Kosciusko Community Hospital

She was born in Rochester to Ernest H. and Cloie BIDDINGER LEWIS, and had resided most of her life in Kosciusko County.  On June 26, 1948 she married Edwin BACH, who died Feb. 25, 1978.  She had assisted her husband with well drilling and excavating.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mentone and its missionary Society.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Janice) McPECK and Mrs. Dan (Jane) WYATT, both of Warsaw; a son, James [BACH], Warsaw; three grandchildren; her parents, Ernest and Cloie LEWIS, Palestine, and a brother, Raymond LEWIS, Mentone.  Preceding in death were two brothers.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sherland St., Warsaw, with the Rev. Paul JAMES officiating.  Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. today.  Memorials may be made to the Kosciusko County Diabetes Association.

 

Saturday, January 30, 1993

 

Evelyn Singrey

Evelyn SINGREY, 79, of 13211 Juniper Road, Argos, died at 6:30 a.m. Friday at Heart of Flowers Hospital in Haines City, Fla.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home in Argos.

William E. Belcher

Sept. 23, 1909 - Jan. 29, 1993

William Eugene BELCHER, 83, Rt. 4, Box 48, Rochester, died at 12:50 p.m. Friday in Life Care Center following an illness.

He was born in Benton, Ill., to Claude and Florence BELCHER.  He moved from Kewanna to Rochester in 1931.  On March 15, 1931 in Gary he married Margart M. JUMP, who died May 31, 1992.  He retired from farming 18 years ago.  He was a member of Grace Unirted Methodist Church and the Gideons.

Surviving are two sons, Richard E. [BELCHER], and Mickey E. [BELCHER], both of Rochester; six grandchildren, Dr. Daniel BELCHER, Terry BELCHER and Nancy BELCHER, all of Indianapolis; Cynthia BELCHER, Bloomington, and Andrea BELCHER and Debra BELCHER, both of Rochester, and a sister, Muriel JONES, Danville, Ill.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Grace United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jack HARTMAN officiating.  Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, and after 10 a.m. Monday at the church.  Memorials may be made to the Gideons or the American Cancer Society.

 

Monday, February 1, 1993

 

Darrell Burden Sr.

Sept. 27, 1946 - Jan. 30, 1993

Darrell E.. BURDEN Sr., 46, of 4510 State St., Delong, died at 10:15 a.m. Saturday at South Bend Memorial Hospital following an illness.

He was born in Central City, Ky., to Shirley and Nancy JOHNSON BURDEN.  On July 21, 1966 at Central City he married Jacqueline DURALL who survives.  He moved from Chicato to Aubbeenaubbee Township three years ago.  He was a self-employed general contractor.

Surviving with his wife are four sons, Darrell [BURDEN] and Darrell Joe [BURDEN], both of Delong, Michael [BURDEN], Chicago, and Tony [BURDEN], Boston, Mass.; four grandchildren; his father, Shirley BURDEN, Louisville, Ky.; a sister, Leara HAYES, Louisville, and four brothers, Charles BURDEN, Hawesville, Ky.; Paul BURDEN, Powderly, Ky.; Carlton BURDEN, Louisville, and James BURDEN, Chicago.  Preceding in death was his mother.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Leiters Ford I.O.O.F. Cemetery with the Rev. Floyd ALLEN officiating.  There will be no visitation.  The Bonine Funeral Home, Culver, is in charge of arrangements.

Elsie L. Sternberg

Jan 25, 1891 - Jan. 31, 1993

Elsie Loma STERNBERG, 102, Chicago Ridge Nursing Home, Chicago, Ill., died at 8 a.m. Sunday in Christ Community Hospital in Chicago.

She was born in Iowa.  She lived inArgos for 20 years until moving back to Chicago 12 years ago.  On May 15, 1910 in chicago she married Harry W. STERNBERG, who died in 1951.  She was a member of the Nazarene Church in Chicago.

Surviving are three grandchildren, Mrs. Jerry (Bette) HOME, Palos Hills, Ill.; Genn A. STERNBERG, Bemidjim, Minn., and Donald L. STERNBERG, Gary, and a great-granddaughter.  A son, Genn Evan STERNBERG, died in 1986.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Argos Maple Grove Cemetery.  Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, is in charge of arrangements.  There will be no visitation.

 

Ruby Gottschalk

May 14, 1913 - Jan. 29, 1993

Services were to be at 2 p.m. today at Fisher Funeral Chapel, Logansport, for Ruby GOTTSCHALK, 79, Miller’s Merry Manor, Logansport.

The Rev. Robert H. MILLER Jr., was to officiate and burial was to be in the Mount Hope Cemetery, Logansport.  The VFW Auxiliary conducted a memorial service on Sunday.

Mrs. Gottschalk died at 9:35 p.m. Friday in Logansport Memorial Hospital.  She was born in Fulton County to Fred and Alice May ABBOTT FISHER.  On Sept. 18, 1931 in Logansport she married John Edward GOTTSCHALK, who died Oct. 10, 1966.  She was a former member of the American Legion Auxiliary and was a member of the Auxiliaries of the VFW and the Disabled American Veterans.

Surviving are a son, John “Eddie” GOTTSCHAK, Stockerll; a granddaughrter; a great-grandchild; seven step-grandchildren; twelve step-great-grandchildren; a sister, Beverly LAMPKINS, Plymouth; two brothers, Bill FISHER, Kewanna, and Doyle FISHER, Knox.  Preceding in death were a daughter, two sisters and two brothers.

 

Marvin G. Brewer

Jan. 25, 1904 - Jan. 29, 1903

Services were to be at 1:30 p.m. today at McCloskey Hamilton Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, for Marvin G. BREWER, 89, of 3123 Fairview Ave., Logansport.

The Rev. William Art MALONEY was to officiate and burial was to be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Logansport.

Mr. Brewer died at 1:47 p.m. Friday at Memorial Hospital, Logansport.  He was born in Brook to Mann and Winona SNYDER BREWER.  On Oct 10, 1931 in Rochester he married Ida Mae CRISPEN, who survives.  He retired in 1969 from Kain’s Motor Service, Logansport.  He attended the First United Methodist Church, Logansport.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Bonnie HENDERSON, Gas City; a son, William [BREWER], Spokane, Wash.; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two nieces; two nephews, and four cousins.  Preceding in death were a son, a sister and three brothers.

Evelyn Singrey

Dec. 9, 1913 - Jan. 29, 1993

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, for Evelyn SINGREY, 79, of 13211 Juniper Road, Argos.

The Rev. Mark COTRILL will officiate and burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Tuesday.  Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation.

Mrs. Singrey died at 6:30 a.m. Friday in Heart of Flowers Hospital in Haines City, Fla., where she had been a patient since Jan.20.  She had been ill for five years.

She was born in Bourbon to John and Sylvia WOODCOCK FAULKNER.  She had lived in Argos for 75 years, having spent the past 20 winters in Haines City.  On Feb. 27, 1937 in Bourbon she married Arnold H. SINGREY, who survives.  She was a member of Pentecostal Church in Bourbon.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Norman (Phyllis) McGUIRE, Warsaw, and Mrs. Stephen (Margie) SNYDER, South Bend; three sons, Allen [SINGREY], Argos; Lowell [SINGREY], Greentown, and R. Lee [SINGREY], Inwood; eleven gradchildren, and a brother, Max FAULKNER, Bourbon.  Preceding in death was a brother, Carl [FAULKNER].

 

Tuesday, February 2, 1993

 

Garnet R. Allen

Feb. 10, 1912 - Jan. 31, 1993

Garnet R. ALLEN, 80, of 302 E. Streeter Ave., Muncie, died early Sunday morning at her home following a brief illness.

She was born in Warsaw, moved to Muncie as a child and graduated from Muncie Central High School.  As s self-employed seamstress, she attended the Yorktown Church of God.

Surviving are six daughters, Patriaia ALLEN, Muncie; Mrs. Burnis (Janice) WHITTENBURG, League City, Texas; Mrs. Jim (Mary) HAYES, Middletown; Mrs. David P. (Marjorie) HERSHEY, Yorktown; Mrs. Charles (Judy) SCROGGS, Bristow, Okla., and Mrs. Roger (Nancy) MILLER, Muncie; nineteen grandchildren; twenty great-gradchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Orville (Dessie) RENFRO, Macy, and Mrs. Ron (Nilah) BABER, Rochester; two brothers, Harold EDWARDS, Warsaw, and Kenneth EDWARDS, Macy, and nieces and nephews.  Her husband, Carl H. ALLEN, died in October 1991.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Meeks Mortuary Chapel, 415 E. Washington St., Muncie, with the Revs. David P. HERSHEY and Charles SCROGGS officiating.  Burial will be in the Elm Ridge Cemetery, Muncie.  Friends may call from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday.  Memorials may be made to the Yorktown Church of God, 140 Andrews Road, Horktown, IN 47306.

Leonard M. Baker

Dec. 23, 1915 - Jan. 14, 1993

Word has been received of the Jan. 14 death of Leonard Marion BAKER, 77, Gardena, Calif., at Memorial Hospital of Gardena.  Cremation was in Los Angeles.

Mr. Baker was born in Mentone and spent the early part of his life in that area.  A machinist and boatwright for many years in the Los Angeles area, he was well known for inventions in both fields.  In the 1950s he producted a motion picture called, “You and the Chinchilla,” which is still used as a source of information in the Chinchilla industry.

Surviving are two sons, Richard Dean and William Doyle [BAKER], both of Rochester; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ann VLIET, Fairfax, Va., and Ruth GUSTAFSON, Arlington, Va.  Preceding in death were a son, David Everett [BAKER]; two brothers, Doyle BAKER and Dale BAKER, and two sisters, Margaret BAKER and Rosemary BAKER COLDRON.

 

Bessie Nolan

Sept. 20, 1924 - Jan. 29, 1993

Bessie “Jerry” NOLAN, 68, Galveston, Texas, died Friday in UTMB Hospital in Galveston.

She was born in Mishawaka to Nolan and Mildred LOWE LEWIS.

Surviving are a daughter, Loretta T. CHELLEMI; two sons, Danny B. SMITH, Houston, Texas, and John M. SMITH, Cincinnati, Ohio; seven grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. George (Vera) HARPER, Rochester; Bonnie WILLIAMS, Spokane, Wash., and Kathy DINWIDDIE, Stehekin, Wash.; three brothers, Nolan LEWIS, Hillsboro, Ore., and Paul LEWIS and Bob KRAMER, both of Rochester.  Preceding in death were a son, Paul SMITH, and two brothers, Leonard LEWIS and John LEWIS.

Memorial services were conducted Sunday at the UTMB Chapel.  The body was donated to medical science.

 

Wednesday, February 3, 1993

 

Donavon E. Overmyer

June 16, 1924 - Feb. 2, 1993

Donavon E. OVERMYER, 68, of 303 White St., Culver, died at 11:08 a.m. Tuesday in the St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend.

He was born in Culver to Dewey and Mabel MILLS OVERMYER and was a lifetime resident of Culver.  He was married Oct. 1, 1948 in Culver to Julia McKEE, who survives.  He was a retired superintendent of the town’s street department, a 34-year member of the Culver-Union Township Fire Department of which he was chief for 14 years, a member of the Burr Oak Church of God, and attended the Culver Grace United Church of Christ.

Surviving with the wife are five sons, Courtland [OVERMYER], Battle Creek, Mich.; Thomas [OVERMYER], Culver; Ned [OVERMYER], Rochester; Brett [OVERMYER], Arcadia, and Brian [OVERMYER], Argos; nine grandechildren, ad a brother, William L. OVERMYER.  A sister, Margaret FEECE, preceded in death.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Culver Grace United Church of Christ with Donald WAGNER officiating.  Burial will be in the Culver Masonic Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Thursday at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver.  Memorials may be made to the Donavon E. Overmyer Memorial Fund.

Thursday, February 4, 1993

 

Walter D. Smith

Oct. 22, 1926 - Feb. 3, 1993

Walter D. “Don” SMITH, 66, of 2206 Marina Drive, died at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday at Rochester Nursing Home.

He was born in Rochester to Admiral and Inez BALL SMITH.  He was a lifetime resident of Rochester, a retired employee of Smitty’s Lakeside Service, Rochester and a former conservation officer.  He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps serving in the South Pacific.  He was a member of the Manitou Moose Lodge, Rochester American Legion and Rochester Eagles  Lodge.

Surviving are a brother, William [SMITH], Rochester; an aunt, Mrs. Harold (Madelyn) YOUNG, Rochester; a niece, Mrs. Diane WHEADON, Rochester, and a friend, Pam PARMALEE, Rochester.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester with the Rev. C. Allan HAZEN officiating.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to service Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home.  Graveside military rites will be performed by the Rochester American Legion and VFW posts.

 

Robert L. Ginther

Sept. 3, 1926 - Feb. 3, 1993

Robert L. GINTHER, 66, of Rochester Nursing Home, died at 11:43 p.m. Wednesday at South Bend Memorial Hospital.  He had been in failing health for a number of years.

He was born in Goshen to Harry and Effie SLAYBAUGH GINTHER.  On June 13, 1970 in Rochester he married Patricia A. VIETH, who surives.  He was a lifetime resident of Fulton County and lived the last 12 years at South Mud Lake.  He retired from the Fulton County Highway Department, a U.S. Army vetera of World War II serving in the Pacific theatre and a member of the Rochester VFW.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Beverly ULLERY, Fulton; a son, David [GINTHER], Rochester; a step-daughter, Gail McGUFFY, Santa Rosa, Calif.; a step-son, Greg McGUFFEY, Whiteland; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Richard (Beatrice) LANDON, Mooresville, Mrs. Junior (Deliris) FORD, Mentone and Pat DENNY, Rochester; three brothers, Harry [GINTHER] Jr., Virl and Alton [GINTHER], all of Rochester.  Preceding in death was a brother, Richard [GINTHER].

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester with the Rev. Cliff WILKINS officiating.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to services Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home.  The Rochester American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Friday, February 5, 1993

 

Von Kochenderfer

Von KOCHENDERFER, 88, Four Seasons, died at 10:45 a.m. today at Life Care Center.  Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

 

Saturday, February 6, 1993

 

Von Kochenderfer

Aug. 30, 1910 - Feb. 5, 1993

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Von KOCHENDERFER, 88, Four Seasons.  The Revs. Sam WRIGHT and Junior BOSE will officiate, and burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery.

Friends may call today from 2 to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon until time of services.  Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Rochester.

Mr. Kochenderfer died at 10:45 a.m. Friday at Life Care Center.  He was born in Rochester to Joseph and Ethel SLUSSER KOCHENDERFER and lived here all his life except for 15 years in Palo Alto, Calif.  He was married March 4, 1933 in Elkhart to Dorothy L. HORN, who survives.  He was retired from Varian Associates, Palo Alto.  He was a member of the First VBaptist Church, the Lions Club and the Masonic Lodge, all of Rochester.

Suriving with his wife are two nephews, Richard DUZENBERY, Akron, and Donald DUZENBERY, Bonita Springs, Fla., and a niece, Mrs. John (Barbara) HUNTER, Roann.  A sister, Marjorie DUZENBERY, preceded in death.

 

Monday, February 8, 1993

 

Richard L. Evers

May 8, 1961 - Feb. 7, 1993

Richard L. EVERS, 31, 7249 W. SR 14 (Rt. 4, Rochester), died at 7:07 p.m. Sunday in the Woodlawn Hospital emergency room after being injured in a farm accident.

He was born in Rochester to Leonard and Nancy Jo WHITESIDE EVERS.  He was married on July 13, 1989 in Las Vegas to Lisa CISSNA, who survives.  He was a farmer and a gauge technician at Torx Products in Rochester.  He was a 1979 graduate of Kewanna High School, where he played basketball for four years, ran cross country, and was vice president of his senior class.

Surviving with his wife are his parents, of Rochester; a daughter, Kristen EVERS, and a step-son, Daniel ESTES, both at home; two sisters, Janet YOCUM, Macy, and Diane KREAMER, Indianapolis; six brothers, Gary [EVERS], Hammond; Robert [EVERS], Mesa, Ariz.; John [EVERS], Colorado Springs, Colo.; Brian [EVERS], Rochester, and David and William [EVERS], both of Kewanna, and aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with the Rev. Clifford GANO officiating.  Burial will be in the Kewanna Citizens-I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, and from 8 a.m. until time of services Thursday.  Memorials may be made to charity.

Ralph Tucker

March 17, 1905 - Feb. 7, 1993

Ralph “Tuck” TUCKER, 87, formerly of East Rochester Street, Akron, died at 3:07 p.m. Sunday in Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw, where he had resided for five months.

Known as “The Candy Man” for having given out hundreds of pounds of candy over the years, Mr. Tucker co-owned and operated the Tucker and Ogle Service Station in Akron from 1919 to 1954, and was a janitor at the Akron School from 1964-1969.  He also had worked in road construction and in electrical/plumbing, and for more than 50 years had assisted at area funeral homes.

A 1925 graduate of Beaver Dam High School, he was one of only two persons ever named to the Kosciusko County All-County high school basketball team four years in a row.  After high wchool, he worked as an Indiana High School Athletic Association basketball official for 20 years.

Mr. Tucker was born in Kosciusko County to Ora G. and Nora SARBER TUCKER.  He was married Nov. 17, 1928 in Warsaw to Imo LEININGER, who resides at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw.  He was one of the founders of the Famous Akron Jonah Club, nd was a member of the Gilead Masonic Lodge and the Modern Woodmen of America.  For 30 years had been head usher at the Akron Church of God which he attended.

Surviving with his wife are a son, Dr. Thomas (Janet) TUCKER, Mentone; two grandchildren, Christopher and Julianne TUCKER; two sisters, Winnifred SMITH and Lilly TUCKER, both of Mentone, and a brother, Albert TUCKER, Warsaw.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m.  Wednesday at the Akron Church of God with Pastor James MALBONE officiating.  Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.  Memorials may be made to the Akron Church of God.

 

Tuesday, February 9, 1993

 

Oren H. Newman

Nov. 11, 1911 - Feb. 8, 1963

Oren H. NEWMAN, 81, of 300 East Fourth St. (Waterhaven Apartments), died early Monday morning in his home.

He was born in Fulton County to George H. and Ethel D. COOK NEWMAN.  He was a retired farmer and a lifelong resident of Fulton County.

Surviving are four nieces, Mrs. Jim (Sherry) CALHOUN, Mrs. Tom (Marjorie) RHODES and Mrs. Jeff (Kay) BRUBAKER, all of Rochester, and Mrs. Gary (Cindy) FRANK, Fenton, Mich., and a nephew, Ernie Russ NEWMAN, Pontiac, Mich.  Preceding in death were three brothers, Maurice, Donald and Ernest [NEWMAN].

Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery with the Rev. Sam WRIGHT officiating.  There will be no visitation.  Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arranements.  Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church.

Hildreth N. Beckley

March 26, 1902 - Feb. 8, 1993

Hildreth N. BECKLEY, 90, formerly of Indianapolis, died at 8:25 p.m. Monday at Chase Center, Fulton House, Logansport.

She was born in Lucerne to George T. and Myrtle BATTY BACKUS.  On Sept. 25, 1925 in Royal Centr she married Dwight E. BECKLEY, who died on March 6, 1963.  She was retired from Sears at Logansport after 19 years as a salesperson.  She was a member of the Indian Creek Christian Church at Lucerne and its Christian Women’s Fellowship.  She was a graduate of Lucerne High School.

Surviving are three daughters, Jean TODD, Logansport, and Joan SHEPARD and Nancy ANDERSON, both of Indianapolis; a son, Tom [BECKLEY], Royal Center; a sister, Esther NEWMAN, Logansport; ten grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death was a sister.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Royal Center with Bob CREE officiating.  Burial will be in the Indian Creek Christian Cemetery near Lucerne.  Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. until services Thursday.

 

Wednesday, February 10, 1993

 

Willie Randolph

Willie RANDOLPH, 73, Rt. 4, Rochester (Old Indiana 17), died at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac after an illness.

Arrangements are pending at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver.

 

Marjorie A. Mitchell

Oct. 31, 1922 - Feb. 9, 1993

Marjorie A. MITCHELL, 70, Warrenville, S.C., formerly of Winamac, died at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday at University Hospital, Augusta, Ga.

She was born in Pulaski County to Leo M. and Marie KREUSCH WEISENBURGER.  On June 3, 1943 she married Tom W. MITCHELL, who died Feb. 3, 1959.  She was a retired beauty shop operator and machine operator at Eaton Co., Winamac.  She was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Kewanna.  She graduated from Winamac High School in 1941 and from Wedekind Beauty College, Logansport.

Surviving are two sons, Tommy [MITCHELL], Atken, S.C., and William [MITCHELL), Warrenville, S.C.; her mother, Marie WEISENBURGER, Winamac; four sisters, Jean MOORE, Plymouth; Donna WHITE, Mishawaka, and Dorothy CALLAHAN and Betty L. COLGROVE, both of Winamac; a brother, Arden “Bud” WEISENBURGER, Springfield, Va., and three granddaughters.  Preceding in death were a sister and two brothers.

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

 

Thursday, February 11, 1993

 

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Friday, February 12, 1993

 

Marjorie A. Mitchell

Oct. 31, 1922 - Feb. 9, 1993

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Winamac, for Marjorie A. MITCHELL, 70, Warrenville, S.C., formerly of Winamac.

Father Bill SULLIVAN will officiate.  Burial will be in the St. Peter’s Catholic Church Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. today at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna.  There will be a scripture service at the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. today.

Mrs. Mitchell died at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday at University Hospital, Augusta, Ga.

 

Pauline Jones

April 2, 1923 - Feb. 11, 1993

Pauline JONES, 69, of 813 Pontiac St., died at 8:35 a.m. Thursday at Rochester Nursing Home.

She was born infulton to Frank and Hazel EASTERDAY BUCKINGHAM and was a lifetime resident of Fulton County.  On May 11, 1946 in Hammond, she married Robert O. JONES, who died on Aug. 2, 1987.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Ken (Terry) HEIT, Rochester; a grandson, Justin HEIT; a sister, Ann LITTLE, Kokomp; a brother, Gene BUCKINGHAM, Rochester, and nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Carl RICKS officiating.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and for an hour before services Saturday.  Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, Rochester.

 

Willie Randolph Jr.

March 11, 1919 - Feb. 9, 1993

Services will be at noon Saturday at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver, for Willie RANDOLPH Jr., Rt. 4, Rochester (Old Indiana 17).

The Rev. Floyd G. ALLEN will officiate, and burial will be in the Leiters Ford I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today.

Mr. Randolph died at 10:10 a.m. Tuesday at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.  He was born in Lake Providence, La., to Willie ad Clara RANDOLPH Sr.  On Dec. 29, 1953 in Chicago, Ill., he married Barbara J. WILKES, who survives.  He was retired after 35 years as a laborer for Inland Steel, Alsip, Ill.  He was a member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Chicago.  He had lived in Fulton County for 15 years.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Linda ISLEY, and a son, Darrel HUDSON, both of Chicago, and two brothers, Steven [RANDOLPH], New Orleans, La., and Jack [RANDOLPH], Chicago.  Preceding in death was a sister.

 

Michael E. Keller

Michael E. KELLER, 17, of 413 Railroad St., Argos, died of an illness at 10:01 p.m. Thursday at South Bend Memorial Hospital.

He was a junior at Argos High School.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Saturday, February 13, 1993

 

Michael E. Keller

Jan. 16, 1976 - Feb. 11, 1993

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Plymouth for Michael E. KELLER, 17, of 413 Railroad St., Argos.

Father Kieran McPARTLAN will officiate, and burial will be in the Argos Maple Grove Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, where the Rosary will be recited at 5:50 p.m. Sunday.

Michael, a junior at Argos High School, died of an illness at 10:01 p.m. Thursday in South Bend Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for three weeks.

He was born in Plymouth to Eugene and Pamela STIDHAM KELLER and was a lifetime resident of the Argos area.  He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Plymouth, and was active in soccer and basketball in high school.

Surviving with his parents are a sister, Jennifer KELLER, at home; a brother, Adam KELLER, at home; the maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Eunice STIDHAM, Monterey; the paternal grandparents, Eugene and Geraldine KELLER, Plymouth, and aunts, uncles and cousins.

 

Roscoe M. Williams

July 31, 1922 - Feb. 12, 1993

Roscoe M. “Toad” WILLIAMS, 70, of 3072 Blackford Drive, Tippecanoe, died at 3:10 p.m. Friday at his home.

He was born in DesArc, Ark., to Martin F. and Mary L. BRIMER WILLIAMS.  On March 11, 1950 he married Mildred R. HARTBARGER who survives.  He owned and operated Toad’s Bait Shop in Tippecanoe and was a carpenter.  He was a member of the Bourbon American Legion, Rochester VFW and Carpenters Local 413.  He was in the Army during World War II.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Tim (Betty) HOWARD, Rochester, and Mrs. Mark (Karen) SCOTT and Mrs. Carl G. (Rita) GREENS, both of Tippecanoe; four grandchildren; a great-grandchild, and two sistrs, Edith FISHER and Norma J. COPELAND, both of DesArc, Ark.  Preceding in death were a sister and three brothers.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Deaton Funeral Home, Bourbon, with the Rev. Peter ALBERTON officiating.  Burial will be in the Tippecanoe Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday.

 

Keith C. Mathias

  Keith C. MATHIAS, 61, Rt. 2, Akron, died at 11:34 p.m. Friday, shortly after being admitted to Woodlawn Hospital.

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

Aline H. Friedrich

Aug. 13, 1918 - Feb. 12, 1993

Aline H. FRIEDRICH, 74, Fulton, died late Friday evening at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, where she had been a patient since last Fall.

She was born in Liberty Township to Claude and Blanche MARTIN FRED.  On Feb. 14, 1937 in Fulton she married Ralph E. FRIEDRICH, who died on May 1, 1973.  She farmed and was a clerk at Kroger’s in Rochester for many years.  She was a lifetime resident of Fulton County and a memvber of the Fulton United Methodist Church.

Surviving are a brother, Lavon H. FRED, Fulton, and nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, with the Rev. Dorothy JONES officiating.  Burial will be in the Fulton Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday.  Memorials may be made to the Fulton United Methodist Church.

 

Katherine Jean Shafer

March 22, 1924 - Feb. 11, 1993

Katherine Jean SHAFER, 68, died at 11 p.m. Thursday at the home of her son, David SHAFER, 5460 N. State Road 5, Larwill, with whom she lived.

‘ She was born in Fulton County to Ray and Helen BRUGH OVERMYER.  She was married April 29, 1942 in Indianapolis to Carl W. SHAFER, who died Dec. 25, 1990.  She was retired from Hart Schaffner & Marx at Rochester.

Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, David and Darcey SHAFER, Larwill; two grandchildren, Darton and Destiny SHAFER; a sister, Dora M. DOUR, Plymouth, and a brother, Robert D. OVERMYER, Rochester.  A sister, Collene [OVERMYER], preceded in death.

Services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth.  Burial will be in the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth.  Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday.  Memorials may be made to the Whitley County Home Care.

 

Monday, February 15, 1993

 

Lester G. Leffert

July 16, 1928 - Feb. 14, 1993

Lester G. LEFFERT, 63, of 13284 West 6C Road, Plymouth, died at 9:45 p.m. Sunday at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital, Plymouth, of an apparent heart attack.

He was born in Crown Point to Andrew and Nellie RIDDLE LEFFERT.  On March 27, 1949 in Plymouth he married Barbara A. POMEROY, who survives.  He was a lifetime resident of Plymouth and Argos and worked as parts manager for Wier Truck Service.  He also worked for Contractors Equipment, Price Nursery and Miller’s Landscaping.  He retired in 1991.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Pamela A. DAVIS, Argos; a granddaughter, Shawnda L. LLOYD, Plymouth; a sister, Marie RINGLE, Bokeelia, Fla., and two brothers, Austin [LEFFERT], Plymouth, and Harry [LEFFERT], Argos.  A daughter, Linda S. PALBYKIN, died in 1975.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Johnson Funeral Home, Plymouth.  Burial will be in the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth.  Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Howard G. King

April 1, 1893 - Feb. 4, 1993

Howard G. KING, 99, formerly of Rt. 1, Rochester (Mt. Zion area), died at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Life Care Center following an illness of a year.

He was born in the Mt. Zion aea to William H. and Rosa MILLER KING, and had lived for 87 years in the house where he was born.  He was married Nov.1, 1912 in the Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church to Carrie May CONRAD, who died March 4, 1973.  He had been a farmer, and had attended the First Presbyterian Church in Rochester.

Surviving are two sons, William W. ad Robert L. [KING], and a foster-daughter, Janet KING, all of Rochester; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild, and a brother, Harold KING, Fort Wayne.  Preceding in death were a son, Donald KING, on Oct. 19, 1992; two brothers, Lester KING and Robert KING, and a sister, Myrtle DICE.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. John RAMSEY officiating.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 12:30 to time of services on Wednesday.

 

Keith C. Mathias

Dec. 12, 1931 - Feb. 12, 1993

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron for Keith C. MATHIAS, 61, Rt. 2, Akron.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

The Rev. Junior BOSE will officiate.  Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. today, and from 9 a.m. until time of services on Tuesday.  Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association and the Akron School Library Fund.

Mr. Mathias died unexpectedly at 11:34 p.m. Friday in Woodlawn Hospital, shortly after admission.  He was born in Rochester to Lloyd E. and Helen BURNETT MATHIAS, and had resided all his life in Fulton County.  He retired in 1990 after teaching school for 30 years in Kewanna and Akron; he substituted in Argos for two years following retirement.  He also had been a farmer.  A 1950 graduate of Rochester High School, he held a bachelor of science degree from Manchester College and a master’s degree in secondary education from Ball State University.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and was a member of the Rochester American Legion, the Manitou Moose Lodge, the Indiana State Teachers Association and the National Education Association.

Surviving are three daughters, Susan FULTON and Mrs. Donald (Beth) RAMSEY, Akron, and Mrs. Michael (Mary) YATES, Rochester; two sons, David K. [MATHIAS], Akron, and Joel R. [MATHIAS], South Bend; two grandsons, Adam and Andrew FULTON, Akron; two step-grandchildren, Amanda and Travis RAMSEY, Rochester, and sister, Mrs. Robert (Elsie Mae) [MATHIAS], of Anderson.  His parents and a brother, Ralph [MATHIAS], preceded in death.

Elzie Zartman

Sept. 24, 1902 - Feb. 13, 1993

Elzie ZARTMAN, 90, formerly of Rt. 1, Macy, died at 5:25 p.m. Saturday in the Rochester Nursing Home following an illness of three years.

She was born in Miami County to George J. and Eva HARTMAN SOUTHERTON, and had resided all her life in the Fulton and Macy areas.  She was married in Macy on July 13, 1921 to Ray “Peany” ZARTMAN, who died Jan. 16, 1972.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. LeRoy (Margaret) MILLS Sr., Rt. 2, Macy; a son, Forest “Bud” ZARTMAN, Rt. 1, Macy; ten grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Cecil FROBISH, Onargo, Ill., and a brother, Lee SOUTHERTON, Rt. 1, Akron.  Preceding in death were a son, Philip ZARTMAN, on June 23, 1974; a sister, Mrs. Carrie JENKINS, and two brothers, Cliff SOUTHERTON and Roy SOUTHERTON.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, with the Rev. Lu LASHER-MILEY officiating.  Burial will be in the Fulton Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, and for an hour before services on Wednesday.

 

Russell P. Hamilton

June 20, 1920 - Feb. 14, 1993

Russell Paul HAMILTON, 72, Rt. 2, Macy, died at 7 a.m. Sunday at his home.

He was born in Kosciusko County to James and Elizabeth MEYERS HAMILTON and had resided in the Macy area most of his life.  He was married June 12, 1953 in Akron to Lavone SHOEMAKER, who died June 21, 1987.  He was a farmer and a member of the Macy Christian Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Paula HAMILTON, Rt. 2, Macy, and Debbie ALLEN, West Palm, Fla.; four grandchildren, April, Johnny and Brandy BOWYER and Kyle MENSEEN; two sisters, Annie GAGNON, South Whitley, and Hazel M. COAHRAN, Macy, and a brother, Don HAMILTON, Warsaw.  Preceding in death were four sisters, Isabelle CLEMONS, Ivy TAYLOR, Violet GAGNON and Ruth SHAFER.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the MaClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. David WELSH officiating.  Burial will be in the Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Logansport.  Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Claude L. Rhodes

Sept. 24, 1907 - Feb. 13, 1993

Claude L. RHODES, 85, of 2753 18B Road, Tippecanoe, died at 3:40 p.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital where he had been a patient for six days.

He was born in Tippecanoe to Arthur and Renta PONTIUS RHODES.  On June 20, 1936 in Argos he married Mildred L. LOWRY, who died in 1962.  He worked in quality control for Bellows Valve-Air, formerly of Warsaw and later relocated in Arkansas, where he lived for 14 years.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran and lived most of his life in Tippecanoe.

Surviving are four daughters, Linda “Susie” RHODES and Judy CORMICAN, both of Tippecanoe; Mrs. Jack (Ann) SWIHART, Roann, and Mrs. Charles (Janet) LOOMIS, Russell, Kan; two sons, Thomas [RHODES], Pueblo, Colo., and Larry [RHODES], Osawatomie, Kan.; nineteen grandchildren, and a brother, John [RHODES], Tippecanoe.  Preceding in death were a daughter, Sandra Joyce [RHODES]; two great-grandsons, and a brother, Lloyd [RHODES].

Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Tippecanoe Cemetery with the Rev. Rod SCHULER officiating.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.  Memorials may be made to Woodlawn Hospital.

 

J. Edgar St. Clair

Jan. 23, 1910 - Feb. 14, 1993

J. Edgar St. CLAIR, 83, of 6755 West 900 South, Kewana, died at 11 p.m. Sunday in the St. Joseph Hospital emergency room at Kokomo.

He was born in Bethlehem Township of Cass County to J. Arthur and Flora J. FOY St. CLAIR.  On Sept. 20, 1936 in Winamac he married Mary E. MORPHET, who survives.  He was a retired farmer.  He was a member of the Grass Creek United Methodist Church and a 1929 graduate of Metea Hich School.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Edith SELL and Carolyn BAKER, both of Logansport, and Phyllis HAUSER, Rochester; a son, Joe [St. CLAIR], Kewanna; two brothers, Orren  [St. CLAIR], Kewanna, ad Glen  [St. CLAIR], Galveston; two sisters, Doris PITTMAN, Crawfordsville, and Nellie HOFFMAN, Monon; nine grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were three brothers and two sisters.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Grass Creek United Methodist Church with the Rev. Don REED officiating.  Burial will be in the Grass Creek Cemetery.  Friends may call after 4 p.m. Tuesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, and one hour before services Wednesday at the church.  Memorials may be made to the Grass Creek United Methodist Church.

 

Tuesday, February 16, 1993 to Wednesday, February 17, 1993

 

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Thursday, February 18, 1993

 

Margaret M. White

May 27, 1919 - Feb. 17, 1993

Margaret M. WHITE, 73, of 9762 W. 550 South, Kewanna, died at 6:33 p.m. Wednesday at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis.

She was born May 27, 1919 in Logansport to Edwin and Mazzine GALAGER MEDLAND.  She married James T. WHITE on Jan. 25, 1947 in Logansport.  He survives.

She graduated from Mt. Mary’s College, Milwaukee in 1937 with a degree in social work.  Prior to her marriage, she was a social services employee for the welfare department in Illinois and worked for the Red Cross in Logansport.  She was a member of St. Ann’e Catholic Church, Kewanna.

Besides her husband, survivors include two sons, Robert M. [WHITE] of Monterey and Edwin J. [WHITE] of Kewanna; two daughters, Linda A. MENKHAUS of Laramie, Wyo., and Kathleen M. BOBBITT of Laramie; a brother, Thomas MEDLAND of Logansport, and eleven grandchildren.  Preceding in death were two brothers and one granddaughter.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Kewanna with Father Frank KILCLINE officiating.  Burial will be in St. Ann’s Cemetery, Kewanna.

Friends may call at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna after 4:30 p.m. Friday and after 8 a.m. Saturday.  A scripture service is scheduled at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Friday.

 

Friday, February 19, 1993

 

Larry D. Zentz

Dec. 18, 1938 - Feb. 19, 1993

Larry Dean ZENTZ, 54, of 541 N. Michigan St., Argos, died at 3:30 a.m. today at his home.

He was born near Argos to Claude and Eva KELSEY ZENTZ, and was a lifetime resident of the Argos community.  He had been employed at Delco Electronic Corp., in Kokomo from 1965-92.  He was a member of the Argos First Baptist Church and of UAW Local Union 292, Kokomo.

Surviving are his mother, with whom he lived; five brothers, Richard [ZENZ], Plymouth; Raymond [ZENTZ], Bremen; Russel and James [ZENTZ], oth of Argos, and Donald [ZENTZ], Kokomo; nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.  His father died on Nov. 17, 1961.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Robert MACY Jr., officiating.  Burial will be in the Argos Maple Grove Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday, and on Monday for an hour before services.

Maurice G. Rock

Oct. 5, 1931 - Feb. 10, 1993

Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Zion Cemetery southwest of Culver for Maurice Glen ROCK, 60, of 26713 Rialto, Madison Heights, Mich.

Mr. Rock died at his home on Feb. 10.  He was born in Monterey to Howard and Nellie SMITH ROCK, and moved to Madison Heighs 30 years ago from Wabash.  He retired in 1988 after 25 years as an engineer with the Ford Motor Co.  He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

Surviving are a son, Glen [ROCK], who lives in England, and cousins.  A son preceded in death.

Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, is in charge of arrangemens.

 

Anna L. Bishop

July 15, 1906 - Feb. 18, 1993

Anna Leah BISHOP, 86, Star City, died at 2:40 p.m. Thursday in Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.  She had been in failing health.

She was born in Star City to Bert and Cassie MOYER COSGRAY and had lived in Star City most of her life.  She was married in Star City on May 27, 1926 to Ralph Edgar BISHOP, who survives.  She was a former co-owner o the Bishop Appliance Store in Star City, was a third and fourth grade teacher at Thornhope School in 1925-26, and had been a bus-driver for Star City Schools for 17 years.

She was a member of the Star City United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, the Pulaski County Farm Bureau, the Star City American Legion Auxiliary, and the World War I Veterans Auxiliary.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Lois Ann HEATER, Star City; three grandsons, and eight great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were a son, Ralph Earnest BISHOP, and a brother, Earnest COSGRAY.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday in the Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with the Revs. Donna L. SPRINGER and David BROAD officiating.  Burial will be in the Star City I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, and after    8 a.m. on Sunday.

Saturday, February 20, 1993

 

Lloyd L. Beehler

July 31, 1911 - Feb. 19, 1993

Lloyd Louis BEEHLER, 81, of 710 W. Nith St., died at 11 a.m. Friday in the Rochester Nursing Home, where he had been a patient for four days.  He had been ill for six months.

He was born in Richland Township to Louis J. and Louella HASSENPLUG BEEHLER and was a lifetime resident of Fulton County.  He was married Aug. 17, 1940 at Koont Lake to Florence Margaret OVERMYER, who survives.  He retired in 1973 after having taught Grades 5 and 6 at Richland Center for 35 years, and at Rochester Middle School for six years.

He attended Indiana State University, and received his degree from Manchester College.  He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, was a 50-year member of the Richland Center I.O.O.F. Lodge, and belonged to the National and State teacher associations and the Indiana Retired Teachers Association.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Beverly TRANTUM, Wabash, and Jane Ann SCOVILLE, Lisle, Ill.; four grandchildren, Lori TRANTUM, Naples, Fla.; Brent TRANTUM, Indianapolis; Lisa SCOVILLE, Iowa City, Iowa, and Ryan SCOVILLE, Champaign, Ill., and nieces and nephews.  Preceding in death erre two sisters, Clara OVERMYER and infant Adie BEEHLER, and two brothers, Otto and Lester [BEEHLER].

Services wil be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Carl RICKS officiating.  Burial will be in the Richland Center I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, and on Monday for an hour before services.  The Richland Center I.O.O.F. Lodge will conduct a memorial service at 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church or the Cancer Society.

 

Monday, February 22, 1993

 

Clarence E. Shaffer

June 6, 1910 - Feb. 20, 1993

Clarence E. SHAFFER, 82, of 128 Lemler Lane, Plymouth, died at 7 a.m. Saturday at his home.

He was born in Walnut Township of Marshall County to Joseph R. and Minie CASEY SHAFFER.  In 1937 in Middlebury he married Bonnie FLORA, who died on Nov. 23, 1986.  In 1974 he retired as principal of Jefferson School in Plymouth after a career in education that began in 1936.  He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Plymouth, the Retired Teachers Association and the Masonic Lodge.  He had lived most of his life in Marshall ad Fulton counties.

Surviving are a daughter, Rose E. JONES, Culver; a son, Richard [SHAFFER], Stevensville, Mich.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and a brother, Ernest [SHAFFER], Plymouth.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth, with the Rev. Dexter GARMAN officiating.  Burial will be in the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today.  Memorials may be made to the scholarship fund of Trinity United Methodist Church, Plymouth.

Juanita E. Williams

Nov. 3, 1937 - Feb. 21, 1933

Juanita E. WILLIAMS, 55, Rt. 1, Medaryville, died at 1:20 a.m. Sunday at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Lafayette, following a four-year illness.

She was born inDisko to Elmer H. and Ethel R. BROWN MALOTT.  On Sept. 12, 1964 in Crown Point she married Kenneth R. WILLIAMS, who survives.  She had lived in Medaryville for the last 18 years, and previously had lived in Merrillville and Wabash.  She was a waitress.

Surviving with her husband are a daugher, Mrs. Russell (Deorah “Debbie”) ALEXANDER, Medaryville; a son, Raymond [WILLIAMS], Medaryville; a step-daughter, Mrs. Trena SHAFFER, Canton, Ohio; four grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; her mother, Ethel, of Rochester; a brother, Roscoe MALOTT, Rochester; five sisters, Mrs. Flossie EKDAHL, Valparaiso; Mrs. Kenneth (Margaret) SEEDORF, Otterbein; Mrs. Herman (Hilda) KEMPT, Delphi; Joan A. HOWARD, Wabash, and Mrs. David (Donna) WOODS Jr., Rochester, and nieces and nephews.  Preceding in death was an infant brother, Elmer [MALOTT] Jr.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. David FLOWERS officiating.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday and for an hour before services Wednesday.  Memorials may be made to the Raymond Williams Trust Fund or the Cancer Fund.

 

Ralph A. Mollenhour

Nov. 29, 1910 - Feb. 21, 1993

Ralph A. MOLLENHOUR, 82, of 7769 N. Tippecanoe Shores, Tippecanoe, died at 11 p.m. Sunday at his home after a lengthy illness.

He was born in Peru to Clark and Cleo LESSEL MOLLENHOUR.  On June 20, 1931 in Valparaiso he married Alice PERKINS, who survives.  He was retired after 37 years as a supervisor at Frank Manufacturing Co.  He was a member of the Mentone Masonic Lodge, Mentone United Methodist Church and Scottish Rite of Fort Wayne.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, James [MOLLENHOUR], Jacksonville, Fla., and Roger [MOLLENHOUR], Hoffman Estates,Eill.; eight grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death was a brother.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Revs. Will LAWSON and Cathy JOHNS officiating.  Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery.  Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday.  Masonic services will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Darlene I. Smythe

May 15, 1925 - Feb. 21, 1993

Darlene Irene SMYTHE, 67, of 5662 W. Palestine Second St., Mentone, died at 1:55 a.m. Sunday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, after a 2 1/2-year illness.

She was born in Warsaw to Darius D. and Dorothy B. FINTON LEE.  On Aug. 20, 1943 she married Walter SMYTHE, who survives.  She was retired after 16 years at Da-Lite Screen, Warsaw.  She lived all her married life in Mentone and attended the Burket United Methodist Church.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Linda WOLFE, Palestine, and Connie RUSSELL, Topeka, Kan.;  two sons, Daniel [SMYTHE], Monticello, Ark.; Rodney [SMYTHE], Palestine; a brother, Lee FINTON, Niles, Mich.; a sister, Shirley COOK, Warsaw; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were two sisters and a brother.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Danny PITZER officiating.  Burial will be in the Palestine Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today.

 

Florence G. Riemenschneider

May 16, 1900 - Feb. 20, 1993

Florence G. RIEMENSCHNEIDER, 92, of 503 N. Main St., Bourbon, died at 10:15 p.m. Saturday at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth.

She was born in Green Township near Argos to Eeward and Mary BICKLE PERSONETT.  On Feb. 16, 1921 in Plymouth she married William RIEMENSCHNEIDER, who died in March 1973.  She had lived most of her life in Marshall County.  She was a member of the Bourbon Bible Church.

Surviving are three sons, William [RIEMENSCHNEIDER], Hilliard, Fla.; Robert [RIEMENSCHNEIDER], Homewood, Ill., and James [RIEMENSCHNEIDER], Bourbon; seven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were three sisters, Goldie STAYTON, Catherine LEMON and Ethel HUGHES, and two brothers, Norman and Homer [PERSONETT].

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Jim BROWN officiating.  Burial will be in the Jordan Cemetery near Argos.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday and for an hour before services Wednesday.

 

Margaret M. Ault

Jan. 15, 1913 - Feb. 22, 1993

Margaret May AULT, 80, of Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, died at 4:35 a.m. today at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

She was born in Lawton, Mich., to Harvey  and Nellie GEER.  On May 9, 1931 in Rochester she married Milo Oscar AULT, who died on Jan. 1, 1976.  She was retired from Peabody, North Manchester, and was a member of the Disko United Methodist Church.  She lived most of her life in the Rochester and Akron areas, and previously lived in Michigan.

Surviving are a daugher, Mrs. Miloa J. DRUDGE, Crocker, Mo.; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; two brothers, John GEER, Bretheran, Mich., and Bill GEER, Portland, Ore.  Preceding in death was a son, Harley “Bud” AULT Sr.

Graveside services will be at noon Wednesday at the Akron Cemetery.  Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron.

Anna L. Ringle

March 16, 1901 - Feb. 20, 1993

Anna Louise RINGLE, 91, of 103 Crest Drive, Logansport, formerly of 1911 George St., died at 7:15 p.m. Saturday at Chase Convalescent Center, Logansport.

She was born in Fulton County to William E. and Almeda DOWNS BLACKBURN.  On June 4, 1931 in Fulton she married John Melvin RINGLE, who died on Sept. 12, 1989.  She worked for 11 years at The Rochester Sentinel, five years at the Cass County auditor’s office and in the Eel Township assessor’s and recorder’s offices.  She was a member of the Ninth Street Christian Church.

Surviving are three grandchildren, Susan WARD and John RINGLE, both of Indianola, Iowa, and Bill RINGLE, Des Moines, Iowa, and nieces and nephews.  Preceding in death were two sisters and two sons.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, with the Rev. Jim BEAUMONT officiating.  Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today.  Memorials may be made to the Ninth Street Christian Church.

 

Tuesday, February 23, 1993

 

Elva V. Longbrake

Aug. 7, 1910 - Feb. 22, 1993

Elva V. LONGBRAKE, 82, Rt. 1, Claypool, died at 8:42 a.m. Monday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, after a two-week illness.

She was orn in Tippecanoe to Ora and Maud SHAW KLECKNER.  On Sept. 8, 1929 in Tippecanoe she married C. Raymond LONGBRAKE, who died Sept. 20, 1992.  She was a member of the Seward Home Extension Club and attended the Burket United Methodist Church.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Barbara SECRIST, Warsaw; three sisters, Mrs. Donald (Ellen) ZECHIEL, South Bend; Mrs. Estil (Mary) GEIER, Rochester, and Mrs. Arden (Edna) ELLIOTT, Plymouth; a brother, Samuel [KLECKNER], Mishawaka; three grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were two sisters.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Douglas JOHNS officiating.  Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery.  Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday.

 

Wednesday, February 24, 1993

 

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Thursday, February 25, 1993

 

Roy McGriff

March 25, 1919 - Feb. 24, 1993

Roy McGRIFF, 73, of 1401 Washington St., died at 8:57 p.m. Wednesday at Naples Community Hospital, Naples, Fla., where he had been a patient since Feb. 20.

He was born near Argos to Albert and Ethel NEWCOMB McGRIFF.  On Oct. 30, 1945 in Rochester he married Helen MOW, who survives.  He was employed for 32 1/2 years at Gen Corp. formerly General Tire, Wabash.  He was a [veteran of the Army Air Force, serving during World War II in Iceland.]

[Surviving with his wife are a grandson, Randy [McGRIFF], of Torrence, Calif.; three sisters, Leone ABBOTT, Rochester; Mrs. Charles (Mildred) GOHEEN, Argos, and Mrs. Everett (Florence) GIBBONS, Plymouth.  Preceding in death was a son, John [McGRIFF]; a brother, Orville [McGRIFF], and a twin brother, Ray [McGRIFF].]

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday a Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Jack HARTMAN officiating.  Burial will be in the Richland Center I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday.  Memorials may be made to Friends of the Library.

 

Maurice L. Corbett

Dec. 25, 1922 - Feb. 24, 1993

Maurice L. CORBETT, 70, Box 212 Kewanna, died at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Logansport.

He was born in Mishawaka to Gilbert and Marie LUNSFORD CORBETT.  On May 2, 1942 in Winamac he married Mary Lu MOODY, who died on May 13, 1992.  He was a retired carpenter and member of the Kewanna Church of Christ.  He was a lifetime member of the James F. Talbott VFW Post 1121 Father’s Auxiliary, Kewanna.  He lived in Kewanna most of his life.

Surviving are three daughters, Sharon CARLSON and Michele CORBETT, both of Kewanna, and Nancy WANNER, Abilene, Texas; two sons, Danny [CORBETT], Terre Haute, and Master Sgt. Greg CORBETT, Eiclson Air Force Base, Fairbanks, Alaska; twelve grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with the Rev. Tim ROHRBACHER officiating.  Burial will be in the Moon Cemetery, Kewanna.  Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Friday and after 8 a.m. Saturday.  Memorials may be made to the Kewanna Church of Christ or Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home, Logansport.

Friday, February 26, 1993

 

Charles H. Cannon

Feb. 3, 1920 - Feb. 25, 1993

Charles H. CANNON, 73, Delong, died at 10:55 a.m. Thursday at his home.  He had been in failing health for three years.

He was born in Kouts to Harry Ward and Rose FUNK CANNON.  In May 23, 1939 in Winamac he married Dorothy Jane COOPER, who survives.  He was a self-employed carpenter in Marshall and Fulton counties and a member of the U.S. Army Civilian Conservation Corps.  He moved to Delong in 1940 from Monterey.

Survivng with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. A.J. (Betty) KULCHAR, Hammond; Mrs. Marshall (Laraine) FRY, Rochester, and Janet [DIETL], Jacksonville, Fla.; a son, Charles David [CANNON], Leiters Ford; nine grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Raymond (Evelyn) WEAVER, winamac.  Preceding in death was a granddaughter, Jean Ann KIRBY.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Floyd ALLEN officiating.  Burial will be in the Leiters Ford I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today and after noon on Saturday.

 

Walter R. Miller

Oct. 3, 1933 - Feb. 26, 1993

Walter R. “Bus” MILLER, 59, Rt. 2, Lucerne, died at 1 a.m. today at St. Joseph Hospital, Kokomo.

He was born in Boone Township, Cass County, to Edwin G. “Ted” and Hazel I. SHAW MILLER.  On Sept. 4, 1955 in Grass Creek he married Norma Jean COHAGAN, who survives. He was the manager of Sohigo/Terra Fertilizer Plant, Lucerne, for 25 years, and received numerous awards for achievement, including being named top manager for three years.  He also had been a dairy farmer.  He was a member of the Manitou Moose Lodge and the Fulton County Farm Bureau.  He graduated from Grass Creek High School in 1951, and served with the U.S. Army in Germany.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Pamela J. JONES, Star City, and Susan K. DAVIS, Lucerne; seven grandchildren; a sister, Judy DePOY, Rochester, and two brothers, Gene [MILLER], Kewanna, and Tom [MILLER], Plymourh. preceding in death were a sister and a brother.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Royal Center, with the Rev. Bob CREE officiating.  Burial will be in the Grass Creek Cemetery.  Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday and after  a.m. Monday.  There will be a graveside military service.  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society and the America Lung Association.

 

Saturday, February 27, 1993

 

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Monday, March 1, 1993

 

Villa L. Richter

Aug. 22, 1908 - Feb. 27, 1993

Villa L. RICHTER, 84, Rt. 1, Macy, died at 6:29 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Hospital, Kokomo.

She was born in Peru to Frederick C. and Anna MARSHALL STRECHER.  On Feb. 24, 1940 she married Richard B. RICHTER, who survives.  She was a member of the Peru First Baptist Church.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Mary Ann PATTERSON, Bloomington; two grandchildren, and a brother, Frederick STRECHER, Anderson.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, Peru, with the Rev. Ronald L. KERR officiating.  Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday.

 

Willen R. Funk

Willen R. “Dick” FUNK, 84, formerly of Rt. 2, Royal Center, died at 2:35 p.m. Friday at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

He was born in Wayne Township to Lawrence F. “Mike” and Elizabeth Ellen BATTY FUNK.  On Oct. 16, 1926 in Pulaski County he married Beulah I. BROWN, who died Aug. 30, 1987.  He was a retired farmer and member of the United Methodist Church.

Surviving are four sons, Merlin [FUNK], Royal Center; Clive [FUNK], Lucerne, and Elvin and Willen L. [FUNK], both of Rochester; nine grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; a sister Neva MIKESELL, Rochester, and three brothers, Delmer [FUNK], Ridge Manor, Fla.; Andrew [FUNK], Lafayette, and Glen [FUNK], Kewanna.  Preceding in death were two brothers.

Services were to be at 3:30 p.m. today at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Royal Center, with Pastor John DREXLER and David SOMMERS officiating.  Burial was to be in the Kistler Cemetery, Royal Center.  Memorials may be made to the Trinity and Lucerne Zion Methodist churches.

 

Bertha M. Davis

April 4, 1920 - Feb. 28, 1993

Bertha M. DAVIS, 72, of 1325 Wabash Ave., died at 1:50 a.m. Sunday at Rochester Nursing Home.  She had been in failing health for six months.

She was born in Fulton County to Artie and Ella ENGLE WALTERS.  On Nov. 13, 1939 in Rochester she married Herbert C. DAVIS, who survives.

Surviving with her husband are a son, John [DAVIS], Rochester; two granddaughters, Penny WENTZEL, Rochester, and Lana KOCHER, Shelbyville; a great-grandson, John D. WENTZEL, and two sisters, Pearl KEPLINGER, Pierceton, and Donna MARTIN, Wabash.  preceding in death were a sister, Mary BOWERS, and two brothers, Donald and Howard WALTERS.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Rodney RUBERG officiating.  Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery.  Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Tuesday.

Wendell J. Warner

Aug. 20, 1930 - Feb. 28, 1993

Wendell J. WARNER, 62, of 223 W. Williams, Argos, died at 1:35 p.m. Sunday at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital, Plymouth.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

 

Ruth A. Fultz

Ruth A. FULTZ, 91, formerly of Rochester, died at 6 p.m. Sunday at Medco Center, South Bend.

Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

 

Tuesday, March 2, 1993

 

Ruth A. Fultz

Dec. 2, 1901 - Feb. 28, 1993

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, for Ruth A. FULTZ, 91, formerly of 117 East 10th St.

Dr. Samuel WRIGHT will officiate, and burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday.  Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church.

Mrs. Fultz died at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Medco Center, South Bend.  She had lived in South Bend for five years.  She was born in Rochester to George and Viola FENSTERMAKER FUNK.  On Oct. 12, 1924 in Rochester she married Dea FULTZ, who died March 3, 1986.  She had been employed at the former Boston Store and the former Blumenthal’s Clothing Store, both in Rochester.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Onawa Club and FDI Club.

Surviving are a son, John R. [FULTZ], South Bend; a grandson, Stephen Dea [FULTZ], Indianapolis, and two great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were a sister, Jessie ALLWINE, and a brother, Donald FUNK.

 

Velma I. Jones

Jan. 31, 1903 - March 1, 1993

Velma Irene JONES, 90, of 1008 South Hadley Road, Fort Wayne, died at 4:40 p.m. Monday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

She was born in Indiana to Alfred and Stella May GRANDSTAFF KRISHER.  On Feb. 23, 1923 in Denver, she married Kenneth Roland JONES, who preceded in death.

Surviving are a daughter, Maxine MOULTON, Fort Wayne, and a brother, Kenneth KRISHER, Peru.  Preceding in death besides her hyusband were a son, Clason Ray [JONES]; a sister, Vernice CONNER, and two brothers, Orville and Melvin [KRISHER].

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. J. Kenneth THIEN officiating.  Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico.  Friends may call from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday.

Chris V. Kiefer

Feb. 17, 1911 - Feb. 28, 1993

Chris V. KIEFER, 82, Rt. 1, Culver, died at 2 p.m. Sunday at Sheridan.

He was born in Gridley, Ill., to William and Alice JONES KIEFER.  On Oct. 8, 1948 in Crown Point he married Harriet F. KRESS, who died June 16, 1991.  He was a retired automobile salesman and a member of St. Mary’s of the Lake Catholic Church.  Finney=Shilling VFW Post and the Plymouth American Legion.  He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.  He had lived in Culver for 31 years.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Theresa (William) HUNNESHAGEN, Rochester; a son, Christopher [KIEFER], Sheridan; four grandchildren, and two sisters, Bertha HEISTERBERG and Mary FRICKE, both of Crown Point.  Preceding in death was a brother, John [KIEFER].

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary’s of the Lake Catholic Church.  Burial will be in the Culver Masonic Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver, where a scriptural wake will be conducted at 8 p.m.   Memorials may be made to the Starke County Humane Society.

 

Wendell J. Warner

Aug. 20, 1930 - Feb. 28, 1993

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Argos United Methodist Church for Wendell Jean WARNER, 62, of 223 West Williams St., Argos.

The Rev. Richard LEWKE will officiate.  Burial will be in the Argos Maple Grove Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and for an hour before services Wednesday at the church.  Memorials may be made to the Marshall County Cancer Fund.

Mr. Warner died at 1:35 p.m. Sunday at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital, Plymouth, following a year-long illness.  He was born in Argos to Vaughn and Neva IRWIN WARNER.  On May 28, 1954 in Argos he married Joyce Elaine ELLIOTT, who survives.  He had been employed at the Argos post office for 12 years and at the former Bendix, Allied Signal, South Bend, for 30 years.  He was a lifetime resident of Argos and a member of the Argos United Methodist Church, American Legion, Izaak Walton League and the UAW.  He was a past-member of the Argos Town Board, and he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

Surviving with his wife are three sons, Randy [WARNER], and wife Nancy, Hendersonville, N.C.; Douglas [WARNER], wife Pam, Shelbyville, and Dennis [WARNER], wife Denise, Argos; seven grandchildren, Jason and Michelle [WARNER], both of Hendersonville, N.C.; Becky, Hayley and Audrey [WARNER], all of Shelyville, and Brandon and Brittany [WARNER], Argos; a sister, Mrs. Jerry (Evelyn) ROSCHE, Stevensville, Mich., and two brothers, Stanley [WARNER], wife Rena, Thornton, and Bernard [WARNER], wife Rachael, Rochester.

Amelia Marie Horban

Feb. 27, 1993 - Feb. 27, 1993

Amelia Marie HORBAN, 2677 Arabian Court, South Bend, was stillborn at 10:53 p.m. Saturday at Indiana University Hospital, Indianapolis.

She was the daughter of Giles Robert and Suzanne KOWALSKI HORBAN.

Surviving with her parents are the maternal grandparents, Alex and Alice KOWALSKI, South Bend; the paternal grandparents, Robert and Catherine HORBAN, Rochester; the maternal great-grandmother, Mary ZELASKO, South Bend, and aunts and uncles.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery with Father Edward NARCOWICZ officiating.  Foster & Good Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

Jobie Ousley

April 3, 1949 - Feb. 28, 1993

Jobie OUSLEY, 43, Pierceton, died early Sunday morning at his residence.

He was born in Prestonsburg, Ky., to Ellis and Mary Alice JUSTIN OUSLEY.  On July 16, 1969 he married Bonnie WILSON, who died Feb. 28, 1993.  He was an assistant pressman at R.R. Donnelly’s in Warsaw and had lived most of his life in Pierceton.  He was a U.S. Army veteran.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. John (Angie) ELLERBE and Mrs. Roger (Tammy) HALE, both of Warsaw; a son Greg [OUSLEY], Pierceton; a grandson; two brothers, Eddie and Steve [OUSLEY], both of Prestonsburg, Ky., and two sisters, Sharon COLEMAN, New Albany, and Karen [OUSLEY], Prestonsburg, Ky.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, with the Rev. Wayne WHITAKER officiating.  Burial will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton.  Friends may call from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. today.

 

Bonnie Ousley

Nov. 4, 1949 - Feb. 28, 1993

Bonnie OUSLEY, 43, Pierceton, died early Sunday morning in her home.

She was born in Floyd County, Ky., to George and Ann Lee BOOTH WILSON.  On July 16, 1969 she married Jobie OUSLEY, who died Feb. 28, 1993.  She was a packer at Kimble Glass and lived most of her life in Pierceton.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. John (Angie) ELLERBE and Mrs. Roger (Tammy) HALE, both of Warsaw; a son Greg [OUSLEY], Pierceton; a grandson and a sister, Mrs. Elmer (Linda) OUSLEY Jr., Pierceton.  Preceding in death was a brother.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, with the Rev. Wayne WHITAKER officiating.  Burial will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton.  Friends may call from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. today.

 

Wednesday, March 3, 1993 to Thursday, March 4, 1993

 

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Friday, March 5, 1993

 

Vernon L. Towne

Dec. 25, 1915 - March 2, 1993

Vernon L. TOWNE, 77, Zionsville, died Tuesday at Village Christian Park, N.H.

He was born in Fulton County to Clyde and Bessie HARTMAN TOWNE.  He was a farmer who lived in Rochester until 1971 when he moved to Zionsville.  He lived most of his life in Indiana.  He was a member of the New Life Fellowship Church, Indianapolis, and the Rochester Assembly of God Church.

Surviving are three step-daughters, Beverly STEWART, Indianapolis; Madelyne MARTIN, Ekhart, and Eileen EARL, Syracuse; a step-son, Donald STYCK, Leesburg, Ga.; four sisters, Evelyn SCHULTZ, South Bend; Marjorie MADDOX, Catherine CRALL and Norma STARR, all of Rochester; two brothers, Clyde [TOWNE], Jr., Rochester, and Jack [TOWNE], Marseilles, Ill., and several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were his wife, Elma Pauline STYCK TOWNE, and several brothers and sisters.

Graveside services were to be at 2 p.m. today at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery with the Rev. Jack A. STEWART officiating.  Flanner and Buchanan High School Road Mortuary, Speedway, was in charge of arrangements.

 

Eva M. Eherenman

May 10, 1899 - March 4, 1993

Eva M. EHERENMAN, 93, Burket, died at 7:40 p.m. Thursday at Mason Health Care, Warsaw, after a two-year illness.

She was born in Sevastapol to Joseph E. and Lillie Mae MESSERSMITH BURKET.  On Dec. 30, 1922 she married Clifford F. EHERENMAN, who died Oct. 8, 1978.  In 1969 she retired as Burket postmaster.  She was a member of the Burket United Methodist Church, the Sarah Missionary Circle, Kosciusko County Red Cross, Kosciusko County Hospital Auxiliary, Seward Township Home Economics Club, Kosciusko County Historical Society, and the Burket Prayer and Share Group.  She was a 50-year member of the Warsaw Eastern Star and had been a Sunday School teacher for many years.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Herschel (Joan) SHOEMAKER, Warsaw; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Carl (Edith) FRIEDMAN, Mishawaka.  Preceding in death besides her husband was a son, Carl [EHERENMAN].

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Burket United Methodist Church with the Revs. Doug JOHNS and Wayne JOHNSON officiating.  Burial will be in Palestine.  Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Saturday, March 6, 1993

 

John H. Wendt

July 7, 1918 - March 5, 1993

John H. WENDT, 74, of 15 S. Garfield, Peru, died at 2:25 p.m. Friday in Wabash County Hospital, Wabash.  He was born in Peru to Herman F. and Ethel KEENER WENDT.  He was married Sept. 29, 1940 to Doris LINE, who survives.  The founder of John Wendt and Sons, he was a member of the masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, Mizpah Temple, Wabash Shrine Club, Circus City Shrine Club and the Eastern Star.

Surviving with his wife are four sons, Jere A. [WENDT], Wabash; John D. and Randy J. [WENDT], Lagro, and Michael L. [WENDT], Wabash, and seven agrandchildren.  Preceding in death were his parents and a sister, Mary Helen BURTON.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, Peru, with Dr. Larry SMITH and the Rev. Jeff JONES officiating.  Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery at Peru.  Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday.  Masonic services will be at   8 p.m. Sunday.

 

Vorhes E. Gordon

Jan. 17, 1915 - Feb. 17, 1993

Word has been received of the death of Vorhes Earl GORDON, 77, Poteau, Okla.  He died Feb. 17 at the Heavener Nursing Home, Heavener, Okla.

He was born in Fulton County to Eugene and Maud ROBBINS GORDON.  In 1937, he moved to McAlister, Okla.  On Oct. 23, 1940 he married Helen THOMPSON of Ozark, Ark.  She is deceased.  He attended the Episcopal Church in Poteau.

Surviving are a daughter, Nancie [GORDON], Poteau; four brothers, Paul and Frank [GORDON], Rochester; Robert [GORDON], Walton, and Russel [GORDON], New Waverly, and a sister, Donna WILLIAMS, Rochester.  Preceding in death were a son, Robin [GORDON]; a brother, Ralph Emerson [GORDON], and a sister, Marjorie [GORDON].

Services were conducted at Poteau.

 

Monday, March 8, 1993

 

Ellis H. Yoder

May 19, 1917 - March 6, 1993

Ellis H. YODER, 75, Rt. 2, Macy, died at 7:25 p.m. Saturday at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Marion.  He was born in Denver to Benjamin F. and Hattie YIKE YODER.  On May 29, 1953 in Denver he married Lois COVER, who survives.  He was retired from Sonoco Paper Products, Akron.  He was a farmer and member of the Peru American Legion, Peru Moose Lodge and the Oakdale Baptist Church.  He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Signal Corps.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Carol YODER and Linda YODER, both of Macy; a son, Carl [YODER], Macy; nieces and nephews; a sister, Goldie PRIOR, Peru, and a brother, Kenneth [YODER], Akron.  Preceding in death were three sisters, Alma LOWE, Dora BUTT, and Chole YODER, and four brothers, Homer, Julius, Truman and Harry [YODER]  Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. David WELSH officiating.  Burial will be in the Westlawn Cemetery, Denver, with military rites.  Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday.

Tuesday, March 9, 1993

 

Marion O. Smith Jr.

Feb. 4, 1926 - March 8, 1993

Marion O. “Red” SMITH Jr., 67, of 20669 Ironwood Road, Argos, died at 1:40 p.m. Monday atWoodlawn Hospital.  He had been in failing health for three months.

He was born in North Bloomfield, Ohio to Marion and Margaret CONSLA SMITH Sr., and had lived in Argos since 1973.  He also had resided in Reynolds, Ind., and Bristolville, Ohio.  He was married Nov. 9, 1943 in Ripley, N.Y., to Mary M. PATCHIN, who survives.  He was a sawmill logger and was a member of the Buckeye Horse Pulling Association, the Michigan Horse Pulling Association, and the Northern Indiana Horse and Mule Association.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. James (Rosie) SVOBODA, West Farmington, Ohio; Mrs. Michael (Sally) SEITNER, Argos, and Mrs. Steve (Judy) COTTRELL, Marion; a son, Terry [SMITH], Exeter, N.H.; six grandchildren; a great-grandson; his mother, Margaret CHRISTNER, Warren, Ohio, and two sisters, Virginia KNOSKE, Warren, Ohio, and Betty WALTERS, Ravenna, Ohio.  Preceding in death were his father, in 1971, and two brothers, Albert and Ronnie [SMITH].

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Trask Funeral Home in West Farmington, Ohio, and burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery at West Farmington.  Friends may call at the Grossman Funeral Home in Argos from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and at the Trask Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday.

 

Wednesday, March 10, 1993

 

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Thursday, March 11, 1993

 

Lillian M. Beach

Jan. 19, 1918 - Feb. 10, 1993

Lillian M. BEACH, 75, Valparaiso, died at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony Medial Center, Crown Point.

She was born in Peoria, Ill., to Darret and Eliza VICKERY ERWIN.  On Sept. 28, 1938 in Winamac she married Clarence BEACH, who survives.  She was a member of the Valparaiso First Baptist Church and lived in Valparaiso most of her life.

Surviving with her hsuband are two daughters, Carolyn BEACH, Valparaiso, and Mrs. Dale (Mildred) SMITH, Rochester; a son, Clifford [BEACH], Valparaiso; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildre; a sister, Mrs. Helen HECK, Michigan City, and a brother, Daniel ERWIN, Westville.  Preceding in death was a brother and a great-grandson.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Kosanke Funeral Home, Kouts, with the Revs. Michael HARTWIG and Robert LEIB officiating.  Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso.  Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Friday.  Memorials may be made to the Valparaiso First Baptist Church.

Friday, March 12, 1993

 

Ruby Garver

Dec. 12, 1914 - March 11, 1993

Ruby GARVER, 78, of 307 Hope Blvd., Bremen, died at 8 a.m. Thursday at Community Hospital, Bremen.

She was born in Jamestown, Tenn., to Dailey and Nancy BROOKS HOOVER.  On June 19, 1957 in Gary she married J.V. GARVER, who died Aug. 1985.  She moved to Bremen in 1987 from Deming, N.M.  She was a member of the Bremen Church of God.

Surviving are a daughter, Betty SAHLHOFF, Bremen; three sons, Roy L. NORMAN, Rochester; James NORMAN, Akron, and Arnold NORMAN Jr., Warsaw; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marge NYE, Piedmont, Mo., and Linda SMITH, Deming, N.M., and a brother Phil HOOVER, Piedmont, Mo.  Preceding in death were a son, John NORMAN; a sister, and two brothers.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mishler Funeral Home, Bremen, with the Rev. Thomas E. BROWN officiating.  Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth.  Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. today.  Memorials may be made to the Bremen Church of God.

 

Harold F. Schrader

Harold F. SCHRADER, 76, Rt. 3, Peru, died at 5:42 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Hospital, Logansport.

Arrangemens are pendig at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.

 

Catherine Funk

March 12, 1914 - March 11, 1993

Catherine BICKEL FUNK, 78, of 9450 South 1100 West, Kewanna, died at 5:10 p.m. Thursday at Chase Convalescent Center, Logansport.

She was born in Logansport to Gerald B. and Mary RIMMER BICKEL.  On Jan. 14, 1948 in Rochester she married Glen D. FUNK, who survives.  She was a member of All Saints Catholic Church, Logansport.

Surviving with her husband are a sister, Josephine MOLIQUE, Logansport; a brother, Richard BICKEL, Indianapolis; two nieces, and a nephew.  Preceding in death was a brother.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at All Saints Catholic Church, Logansport, with Fathers Donald GROSS and Leo HAIGERTY officiating.  Burial will be in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Logansport.  Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Sunday at Kroeger Funeral Home, Logansport, where a scripture service will be held at 7:30 p.m.

 

Saturday, March 13, 1993

 

Lucile Funk

Lucile FUNK, 84, Fulton, died at 9:41 p.m. Friday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home.

Monday, March 15, 1993

 

Lucile C. Funk

Aug. 5, 1908 - March 12, 1993

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home for Lucile C. FUNK, 84, Fulton.

The Rev. Jack HARTMAN will officiate.  Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today, and on Tuesday for an hour before services.

Mrs. Funk died at 9:41 p.m. Friday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.  She had been in failing health.  She was born in Fulton County to Martin N. and Elma J. GREGORY KING.  On Sept. 1, 1926 in Fulton County she married Cary H. FUNK, who died June 23, 1953.  She was a seamstress who had worked for Topps Manufacturing and Green Thumb Home Care.  She was a member of the Antioch Evangelical United Brethren Church and lived all of her life in Fulton County.

Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Elma L. SWIHART, Silver Lake; Mrs. Wayne (Isabelle) KAMP, Akron; Mrs. William (Martha) SCHULTZ and Mrs. Randall (Rosie) HABEGGER, both of Marble Falls; Mrs. Rafnel (Sue) QUINTANILA, Wabash, and Mrs. Mitchell (Judith) HOWARD, Twelve Mile; four sons, James [FUNK], wife Nancy, and Hugh [FUNK], wife, Rita, both of Rochester; Arthur [FUNK], Fulton, and Robert [FUNK], wife Marilou, Van Buren; thirty-six grandchildren; fifty great-grandchildren, and a great-great-granddaughter.  Preceding in death were a daughter, Elizabeth [FUNK], and a son, George [FUNK]; two sisters, and two brothers.

 

Harold F. Schrader

Jan. 25, 1917 - March 10, 1993

Services were to be at 11 a.m. today at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, for Harold Fredrick SCHRADER, Rt. 3, Peru.

The Rev. Gerald KREH was to officiate.  Burial was to be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico.

Mr. Schrader died at 5:42 p.m. Wednesday at Logansport Memorial Hospital.  He was born in Chili to Bert and Alvena KERSCHNER SCHRADER.  On May 3, 1937 near Chili he married Florence Gail RABER, who survives.  He was a retired railroad engineer for the Norfolk and Western railroad and a member of the Peru Moose Lodge and Logansport Eagles Lodge.

Surviving with his wife are his mother, Alvena; a daughter, Pat COONEY, Berryville, Calif., and two sons, Wayne [SCHRADER], Albuquerque, N.M., and Allen [SCHRADER], Conneaut, Ohio; seven grandchildren, and a great-grandson.  Preceding in death was a son, Richard [SCHRADER], and a brother, Lester [SCHRADER].

 

Tuesday, March 16, 1993

 

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Wednesday, March 17, 1993

 

Thomas Gates

Oct. 19, 1922 - March 16, 1993

Thomas GATES, 70, Rochester Mobile Home Court, died at 5 a.m. Tuesday at his home.

He was born in Royal Center to Dennis and Carmen HUFFMAN GATES.  On Dec. 8, 1945 in Royal Center he married Marcia R. DILLMAN, who died Jan. 2, 1970.  On Aug. 18, 1972 in Wabash he married Judy SKARBEK, who survives.

He was a self-employed milk hauler who transported to Dean Foods.  He served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theater during World War II.   He was a member of the Moose Lodge, American Legion and VFW and was a 1941 graduate of Lucerne High School.

Surviving with his wife are his mother, Carmen, Logansport; three daughters, Viki BARTLETT, Terry GATES and Jennie BRADLEY, all of Rochester; a son, Ernest [GATES], Rochester; two step-sons, Trevor and Tracy SKARBEK, both of Rochester; eleven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were a son and a brother.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Royal Center, with Bob CREE and W. Max JONES officiating.  Burial will be in the Royal Center Cemetery with military services.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and after 8 a.m. Thursday.

 

Thursday, March 18, 1993

 

Neil E. Hart

Sept. 19, 1921 - March 17, 1993

Neil E. HART, 71, Deedsville, died at 9:50 p.m. Wednesday at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born in Deedsville to Odie and Anna KARN HART.  On Aug. 17, 1946 in Noblesville he married Loha Joan BUSSARD who died July 2, 1979.  He was a retired carpenter, World War II Army veteran and member of the Faith Christian Center, Peru.

Surviving are two daughters, Rita Ann BELL, Peru, and Reba J. HOLLAND, Deedsville; two sons, Larry L. [HART], Utah, and Ellis E. “”Gene” [HART], Cheyenne, Wyo.; six grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death was a sister Enid KINDIG and a brother Niel [HART].

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver with Pastor Larry ZUMWALT officiating.  Burial will be in the Deedsville I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday.  Memorials may be made to the Miami County Heart Fund.

 

Friday, March 19, 1993

 

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Saturday, March 20, 1993

 

Grace M. Shapley

Sept. 28, 1905 - March 13, 1993

Services for Grace M. SHAPLEY, 87, Watseka, Ill., were conducted March 18 at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka, with the Rev. Hubert LYTLE officiating.  She died March 13.

Mrs. Shapley was born in Donovan, Ill., to Oscar and Kattie KARR SAMUELSON.  On June 12, 1932 in Watseka she married Harry C. SHAPLEY, who died in December 1960.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Watseka, and was a former member of the Grace United Methodist Church, Rochester.  The Shapleys were Rochester residents from 1934 to 1941 while he was manager of the former Armour Creameries.

Surviving are a son, Dr. Robert SHAPLEY, Phoenixville, Pa., two grandchildren, Scott and Cynthia [SHAPLEY]; four sisters, Marjory WEAKLEY, Ottawa, Ill.; Lyal RHOADES, Wartseka; Frances HAINES, Milford, Ill., and Jean WILKINSON, Sheldon, Ill.; a brother, Stanley SAMUELSON, Rochester, and an aunt, Grace JOHNSON, Watseka.  Preceding in death were three brothers.

 

Monday, March 22, 1993

 

Todd F. Bryant

Feb. 13, 1965 - March 20, 1993

Todd F. BRYANT, 28, Marshall-Starke Group Home, Knox, died at 8:53 a.m. Saturday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, after an illness.

He was born in Rochester to Ron D. and Marge A. SHERER BRYANT.  He worked for the Marshall-Starke Development Center, Plymouth, and was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Reynolds.  He was a graduate of Twin Lakes High School, where he participated in Special Olympics.

Surviving are his mother and step-father, Marge and Dennis BUSCHMAN, Reynolds; his father and step-mother, Ron and Shawn BRYANT, Rochester; a half-sister, Maria M. BUSCHMAN, Reynolds; four half-brothers, Dennis C. BUSCHMAN, Joseph J. BUSCHMAN and Tommy W. BUSCHMAN, all of Reynolds, and Andy L. BUSCHMAN, Monon; two step-sisters, Jennifer OGAN and Cherie OGAN, Rochester; the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth BRYANT, Rochester, and Mr. and Mrs. Herman FAULKNER, Argos; two great-grandmothers, Alta BIR, Monticello, and Mildred McINTIRE, Charleston, Ill., and aunts, uncles and cousins.  Preceding in death was a half-brother, Bradley BUSCHMAN.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Reynolds.  Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home, Monticello, where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.  Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of local arrangements.  Memorials may be made to the Marshall-Starke Development Center, Plymouth, or the Manitou Training Center, Rochester.

 

Vivian S. Dudley

Vivian S. DUDLEY, 87, died at 11:45 a.m. Sunday at Life Care Center.  Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Roberta Trusty

May 9, 1926 - March 20, 1993

Roberta TRUSTY, 66, LaPorte, died at 3:03 a.m. Saturday at LaPorte Hospital after a lengthy illness.

She was born in Leesburg, Ohio, to Edgar and Clara JONES SEAMAN.  On Aug. 30, 1951, in Ironton, Ohio, she married Johnie TRUSTY, who died Nov. 13, 1985.  She moved to LaPorte nine years ago from Knox.  She was a member of the Blue Sea United Baptist Church, North Judson.

Surviving are two daughters, Mary MASTERSON, LaPorte, and Martha BRANSCOM, Rochester; seven sons, Donald and James [TRUSTY], both of Laporte; David and Dennis [TRUSTY], both of Knox; Tony [TRUSTY], Delong; Ronnie [TRUSTY], North Judson, and Richard [TRUSTY], Plymouth; thirty grandchildren, and two brothers, Tom and Terry SEAMAN, both of Florida.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Blue Sea United Baptist Church, North Judson, with the Revs. Charles BEGLEY and Enos HOWARD officiating.  Burial will be in the Fletcher Cemetey, Hamlet.  Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. today at Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet, and for an hour before services Tuesday at the church.

 

Tuesday, March 23, 1993

 

Vivian S. Dudley

Jan. 29, 1906 - March 21, 1993

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, for Vivian S. DUDLEY, 87, formerly of Rt. 1, Akron.  Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery.  The Rev. Irvin BEHM will officiate.

Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. today.  Memorials may be made to the Athens United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Dudley died at 11:45 a.m. Sunday at Life Care Center.  She was born in Elwood to Ben and Sarah Jane HOPKINS THOMAS.  On June 2, 1926 in Elwood she married William O. DUDLEY, who died July 5, 1990.  She was retired after 20 years of employment with Sears Roebuck and Company, Gary.  She was a member of the Athens United Methodist Church and Tri Kappa Sorority.  She moved to Akron from Gary.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Frederick (Sarah Alice) GROHSMEYER, Richmond, and Mrs. Manuk (Mary) ERYMAN, Akron; five grandchildren, William ERYMAN, Naperville, Ill.; Stephen ERYMAN, Fort Myers, Fla.; Mrs. David (Susan) WEBER, Akron; Peg JUDSON, Goshen, and Erik GROHSMEYER, Cincinnati, Ohio, and nine great-grandchildren.

 

Faye L. Smith

Faye L. SMITH, 97, formerly of Akron, died at 3:47 a.m. today at Peabody Retirement Home, North Manchester.

Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

 

Leora Brewer

:Leora BREWER, 84, of 29081 U.S. 19 North, Clearwater, Fla., died at 12:21 p.m. Monday at Country Side Hospital, Safety Harbor, Fla.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Paul E. Spencer

Nov. 15, 1911 - March 21, 1993

Paul E. SPENCER, 81, Fort Myers, Fla., died at 10:10 p.m. Sunday at his residence after a lengthy illness.

He was born in southern Indiana.  On Aug. 6, 1932 in Indianapolis he married Helen WHITE, who survives.  He was a Rochester resident in the late 1960s and early 1970s.  He retired from Shell Oil Company after several years of employment in Indianapolis and the surrounding area.  He was a member of the Elks and Moose lodges.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, John [SPENCER], Cicero, and Lynn [SPENCER], Alpharetta, Ga.; thirteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, and a brother Harold [SPENCER], Carlisle.  Preceding in death was a great-granddaughter.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Flora Cemetery, near Logansport.  Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements.

 

James E. Fenstermaker

James E. FENSTERMAKER, 73, of 10629 Toledo Road, Osceola, died at his home Sunday.

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

 

Charles J. Nolen

Charles J. NOLEN, 77, Rt. 2, Rochester, died at 9:55 a.m. today at Life Care Center.

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

 

Wednesday, March 24, 1993

 

Jacqueline S. Thome

March 1, 1961 - March 22, 1993

Jacqueline S. POWERS THOME, 32, of 1866 Scarlet Maple Lane, Elkhart, died at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Elkhart General Hospital.

She was born in South Bend to James L. and Marilyn POWERS, now of 29053 Danielson Drive, Elkhart, 46514, and lived in Rocheter when her father was the basketball coach at Rochester High School.  She was a 1979 graduate of Elkhart Memorial High School and was a student at Southwestern Michigan College School of Nursing.

Surviving with her parents are two sons, Justin J. and Damon R. [THOME], both of Elkhart; three brothers, James L. [POWERS], Elkhart; Jeffrey R. [POWERS], Indianapolis, and Christopher [POWERS], Columbus, Ohio, and a grandmother, Hilda P. POWERS, South Bend.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Elkhart with the Rev. James STOYLE officiating.  Cremation will follow, with interment in Rice Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Hartzler-Gutermuth Funeral Home, Elkhart.  Memorials may be made to Southwestern Michigan College School of Nursing.

Dorothy M. Musick

June 16, 1907 - March 22, 1993

Dorothy M. MUSICK, 85, of 6309 Indiana 17, Plymouth, died at 9:45 p.m. Monday at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth.

She was born in Richland Township to Andrew and Mary BRINEY BABCOCK.  On Dec. 8, 1928 in Marion she married Omer W. MUSICK, who died in 1961.  She was a Rochester resident for most of her life.

Surviving are a daughter, Joan V. BUFFINGTON, Flagler Beach, Fa.; three grandchildren, Brenda K. MONTGOMERY, Lynda B. BURBRINK and Michael BUFFINGTON, all of Plymouth, and seven great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were a son, William [MUSICK], and two sisters, Grace and Bernice ABBOTT.

Services for the immediate family will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Oakhill Cemetery Chapel.  Memorials may be made to the Patient Care Fund of Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home.

 

Leora L. Brewer

April 19, 1908 - March 22, 1993

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, for Leora Lee BREWER, 84, of 29081 U.S. 19 North, Clearwater, Fla.

The Rev. Keith SMITLEY will officiate.  Burial will be in the Fletchers Cemetery, Hamlet.  Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday and for an hour before services.

Mrs. Brewer died at 12:21 p.m. Monday at Country Side Hospital, Safety Harbor, Fla., after a month-long illness.  She was born in Hamlet to Melvin and Menerva FLEMING FANCHER.  On Dec. 24, 1926 in South Bend she married Kenneth R. BREWER who died Nov. 27, 1979.  She was a retired seamstress and pianist.  She played in bands in Indiana and Michigan.  She was a 1926 graduate of Hamlet High School.  She had lived in Florida since 1972, moving there from Fort Wayne.  She also had lived in South Bend.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Warren (Virginia) KNIGHT, and a son, Kenneth [BREWER], both of Clearwater, Fla., and two sisters, Grace BURCH, Hamlet, and Julia KING, Argos.

 

Faye L. Smith

Nov. 23, 1895 - March 23, 1993

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, for Faye L. SMITH, 97, Peaody Retirement Home, North Manchester.

The Rev. Harold L. LEININGER will officiate.  Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-6 p.m. Friday.  Memorials may be made to the Akron United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Smith, formerly of Akron, died at 3:47 a.m. Tuesday at Peabody Retirement Home, where she had been a resident for 10 years.  She was born in Akron to Daniel and Mary Angeline HARTUNE LEININGER.  On March 19, 1914 in Akron she married Cleotus G. SMITH, who died Oct. 26, 1969.  She was a lifelong member of the Akron United Methodist Church.

Surviving are a son, David SMITH and wife Corrine, Mishawaka; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Violet SMITH, London, England; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild.  Preceding in death were a son, Daniel [SMITH], who died in 1984, a sister and six brothers.

Charles J. Nolen

May 23, 1915 - March 23, 1993

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Charles J. NOLEN, 77, 1203 South 400 East, Rochester.

The Rev. Jack HARTMAN will officiate.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. thursday and after 9 a.m. Friday.

Mr. Nolen died at 9:55 a.m. Tuesday at Life Care Center.  He had been in failing health for 15 years.  He was born in Attica to Charles and Hannah Dell WILLIAMSON NOLEN.  In 1935 he married Eva Belle Ruth COOPER, who died June 25, 1966.  On June 30, 1974 he married Mildred A. MERLEY, who died Feb. 25, 1991.  In 1976 he retired as superintendent of Rochester Metal Products after working there for 45 years.  He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during World War II in the European Theater.  He was a member of the American Eagle Single Side Band C.B. Club, in which he was known as Lamp Liter.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. William (Sharon) SLONAKER, Chili; two sons, Jack [NOLEN], Rochester, and Jerry [NOLEN], Elkhart; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-nine great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Betty SCOTT, Las Vegas, Nev.; Clara Belle PETRUSKA, Joliet, Ill., and Mrs. Sylvester (Della June) FRANKENBERGER, Elkhart, and a brother, Rudy [NOLEN], Bellingham, Wash.  Preceding in death were a sister, Margaett GANS, and three brothers, Herschel, Clyde and Kenneth [NOLEN].

 

Thursday, March 25, 1993

 

Cletus R. Artist

July 14, 1927 - March 24, 1993

Cletus R. ARTIST, 65, of 433 East 18th St., died at 6 a.m. Wednesday at Rochester Nursing Home.

He was born in Fulton County to Charley and Dorothy IMEL ARTIST.  On Jan. 29, 1949 in Fulton County he married Velda F. LATTA who survives.  He was a retired steel worker for Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company, East Chicago.  A member of the Rochester and Winamac Masonic Lodges, he was a 32nd Degree Mason, lifetime member of the South Bend Scottish Rite, York Rite Temple, Fort Wayne, Rochester Order of Eastern Star and Orak Temple, Michigan City.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. James (Virginia) COLLINGS, Rochester, and Mrs. Thomas (Jeannette) HUNTER, Hubert Heights, Ohio; three sons, Charles W. [ARTIST] Sr., Whiting; James [ARTIST], Kewanna, and Master Sgt. Robert [ARTIST], Plattsburg, N.Y.; fifteen grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Opal COLEMAN, Rochester, and Mrs. Delcia DeGROFF, South Bend.  Preceding in death was a daughter and two grandsons.

There will be no funeral services or visitation.  Mr. Artist’s remains have been bequeathed to the Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa.  Zimmerman Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy O. Kent

April 8, 1920 - March 24, 1993

Dorothy O. KENT, 72, of 18186 Cedar Road, Tippecanoe, died at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital, Plymouth, where she had been a patient since March 16.

She was born in Roachdale.  On Nov. 19, 1934 she married Rev. Maurice B. KENT who died Feb. 28, 1991.

Surviving are a daugher, Mrs. Rick (Donna Jane) HONECUTT, Silver Lake; a son, Stephen J. [KENT], Tippecanoe; three grandchildren; nine great-gradchildren; a sister, Ethel WOLTERS, Mesa, Ariz., and two brothers, Reid MYERS, Mesa, Ariz., and Al MYERS, Indianapolis.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. Richard THOMPSON officiating.  Burial will be in the Tippecanoe Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and one hour prior to services at the church.

 

James F. Ranstead

July 19, 1912 - March 24, 1993

James F. RANSTEAD, 80, of 734 West Fortna Drive, died at 9 p.m. Wednesday at his home.  He had been ill for a year.

He was born in Lakeville to Don and Retta Shidler BIRK RANSTEAD.  On Dec. 18, 1935 in North Liberty he married Flossie I. McENDARFER who survives.  In 1981 he retired from Norwesco Manufacturing, Plymouth.,  He was a farmer and machinist and worked for Bendix Corporation, Logan machine, Logansport, and Dodge Manufacturing, Mishawaka.  He was a member of the Christian Church, Lakeville.  He lived in Rochester for 40 years.

Surviving with his wife are four daughters, Mrs. Dale (Carolyn) FOOR, South Bendf; Marilyn MYERS, Tulsa, Okla.; Arlene SANDERS, Sebring, Fla., and Jane HAUCH, Logansport; two sons, Gene [RANSTEAD], Lemon Grove, Calif., and Richard [RANSTEAD], Argos; sixteen grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; three sisters, Sybil HAAS, Plymouth; Mrs. Welcome (Lois) NORRIS, Plymouth, and Mrs. Ernie (Helen) WEBER, South Bend, and a brother Orville BIRK, Mishawaka.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry McENDARFER officiating.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saturday.

 

James E. Fenstermaker

Nov. 17, 1919 - March 22, 1993

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, for James Edward FENSTERMAKER, 73, OF 10829 Toledo Road, Osceola.

Friends may call one hour prior to services Friday.

Mr. Fenstermaker died Monday at his home.  He was born in Rochester to Albert “A.B.” and Anna M. TOWNE FENSTERMAKER.  He was married to Helen FENSTERMAKER.  He was a truck driver for Ball Band, Mishawaka, and a U.S. Air Borce veteran of World War II.

Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. J.R. (Marjorie Ann) ATWOOD, Mundelien, Ill., and Mrs. Donald (Georgia E.) McKEONE, Carlsbad, Calif.  Preceding in death was a sister, Betty [FENSTERMAKER], and a brother, Jackie [FENSTERMAKER].

William W. Fox

Word has been received that one of the victims of the winter storm that battred the South and the East Coast of the nation Saturday, March 13, was a former Rochester resident.

William Wesley FOX, nine-year-old son of Donna FOX of Eloise, Fla., and Vernon FOX of Morehead City, N.C., was killed in a mobile home in Moorehead City where he lived with his father.

The boy and his two brothers - Brenten Lee [FOX], now 11, and Vernon [FOX] Jr., now 15 - attended Rocheter elementary schools during the 1989-90 term while living with a great-aunt, Ann S. THOMPSON, 506 W. Ninth St.  Another brother, Shane [FOX], is three years old now.  William attended Liberty Baptist Church in Rochester.

William was in the front bedroom of the mobile home when a 60-foot pine tree snapped and fell onto the dwelling, hitting the boy.

Surviving with the parents, the great-aunt and the three brothers are grandparents and great-grandparents.

 

Friday, March 26, 1993

 

Leora L. Brewer

April 19, 1908 - March 22, 1993

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saurday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, for Leora Lee BREWER, 84, of 29081 U.S. 19 North, Clearwater, Fla.

The Rev. Keith SMITLEY will officiate.  Burial will be in the Fletchers Cemetery, Hamlet.  Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. today and for an hour before services.

Mrs. Brewer died at 12:21 p.m. Monday at Country Side Hospital, Safety Harbor, Fla., after a month-long illness.  She was born in Hamlet to Melvin and Menerva FLEMING FANCHER.  On Dec. 24, 1926 in South Bend she married Kenneth R. BREWER, who died Nov. l27, 1979.  She was a retired seamstress and pianist.  She played in bands in Indiana and Michigan.  She was a 1926 graduate of Hamlet High School.  She had lived in Florida since 1972, moving there from Fort Wayne.  She also had lived in South Bend.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Warren (Virginia) KNIGHT, and a son, Kenneth [BREWER], both of Clearwater, Fla., and two sisters, Grace BURCH, Hamlet, and Julia KING, Argos.

 

Billy Causey Jr.

July 15, 1965 - March 25, 1993

Bily CAUSEY Jr., 27, of 4817 South Wabash Road, died at 11:30 p.m. Thursday at his home.

Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home.

Saturday, March 27, 1993

 

Billy Causey Jr.

July 15, 1965 - March 25, 1993

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Billy J. CAUSEY Jr., 27, of 4817 South Wabash Road, Rochester.

The Rev. Olin CORBITT will officiate, and burial will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today and for an hour before services on Sunday.

Mr. Causey was born in Peru to Billy and Lolitta M. DAY CAUSEY Sr., and moved to Rochesrter 5 1/2 years ago from the Detroit area.  He owned the Billy Causey Associates public relations firm.  He was a graduate of Wayne State University at Detroit with two bachelor’s degrees.  He was a student pilot.

Surviving are his mother, at home, a brother, Byron CAUSEY, New Boston, Mich.; the paternal grandmother, Polly WILLIAMS, Big Rock, Ky.; two nephews, Byron CAUSEY and Bradley CAUSEY, New Boston, Mich., and aunts and uncles.  His father died on Oct. 5, 1992.

 

Monday, March 29, 1993

 

Bertie E. Riggle

March 11, 1907 - March 22, 1993

Bertie E. RIGGLE, 86, Peru, died at 10:25 a.m. Monday, March 22, at Dukes Continuing Care Center.

She was born in Fultz, Ky., to William A. and Mattie B. CLEVENGER.  On Aug 6, 1925 she married Charles B. RIGGLE, who died Aug. 15, 1987.  She was retired from Dukes Memorial Hospital as a nurse’s aide.  She was a member of the Peru First Baptist church and the Fulton Eastern Star.

Surviving are a daughter, Betty L. POAGE, Littleton, Colo.; a son, Charles B. [RIGGLE], Fulton; six grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren, and a sister, Olga RENFROE, Lexington, Ky.  Preceding in death were three sisters, four brothers and three step-brothers.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, Peru, with the Rev. Ronald L. KERR officiating.  Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery.  Friends may call from 3-8:30 p.m. today.  Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church.

Tuesday, March 30, 1993

 

Robert E. Murphy

Feb. 17, 1921 - March 29, 1993

Robert Earl MURPHY, 72, of 1235 Lakeshore Drive, died at 7:40 p.m. Monday at Veteran’s Hospital, Fort Wayne, after a year-long illness.

He was born in Logansport to Earl and Edna GEER MURPHY.  On Aug. 31, 1970 in Valparaiso he married Edna Dawn LAW SEEBAUER, who survives.  He was a real estate broker and insurance salesman.  From 1974-1979 he owned and operated Murphy’s Times Theatre in Rochester.  He was co-owner of White Mortgage, Portage.  He was a member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Plymouth; the Elks Lodge, Fort Wayne, and the Masonic Lodge and Rotary Club in Valparaiso.  He was a 1939 graduate of Plymouth High School and was an Air Force veteran of World War II.  He had lived in Rochester since 1974, moving here from Valparaiso and Portage.

Surviving with his wife are a daugher, Mrs. Stan (Julie Lynn) HOPKINS, Lafayette; three step-daughters, Mrs. Jim (Rebecca) THOMAS, Lohman, Mo.; Mrs. Jim (Joyce) NEDOFF, Kannapolis, N.C., and Mrs. Tim (Janet) WAGONER, Rochester; two step-sons, Richard, wife Gina, SEEBAUER, Palm Beach, Fla., and Mike, wife Cindy, SEEBAUER, Madison; fourteen grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; his step-mother, Rosie MURPHY, Kokomo; a sister, Marie WHITTAKER, Rochester, and two brothers, Joe [MURPHY], Conway, Ark., and Dan [MURPHY], Orange, Calif.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and for an hour before services Thursday.

 

Paul Overmyer

July 18, 1905 - March 29, 1993

Paul OVERMYER, 87, of 10283 West County Road 1200 South, Westport, died at 4:35 a.m. Monday at Columbus Regional Hospital.

He was born in Kewanna to Schuyler C. and Florence ALLISON OVERMYER. On Sept. 2, 1941 in Huntington he married Mabel E. AGNEW, who died June 29, 1973.  He was a retired school teacher who taught in Indiana for 32 years.  He was a member of the Sardinia Baptist Church and the Indiana State Teachers Association.  He graduated from Kewanna High School and the former Indiana State Teachers College (now Indiana State University), Terre Haute.  He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army.

Surviving are two sons, Don [OVERMYER], wife Karis, Perrysburg, Ohio, and Jon [OVERMYER], wife Elaine, Westport; two grandchildren, Joni GIBBS, Columbus, Ohio, and Jason OVERMYER, Westport.  Preceding in death were a sister, Dessie WOLFE, and three brothers, Fred, Hobert and Charley [OVERMYER].

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Sardinia Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert WOODYARD officiating.  Burial will be in the Westport Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Bass and Gasper Funeral Home, Westport.  Memorials may be made to the Sardinia Baptist Church.

Julia A. Cochran

March 10, 1926 - March 29, 1993

Julia A. COCHRAN, 67, of 713 N. Walnut St., Plymouth, died at 5:50 p.m. Monday at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth.

She was born in Plymouth to Wilber and Amanda CRAIG COCHRAN and had lived in Plymouth all her life.  She was employed by American Optical-DelMonte Corp., and was a member of the First Christian Church, Plymouth.

Surviving are three sisters, Joan ELLINGER and Mary Jane BISHOP, both of Plymouth, and Zenobia SCOTT, Bourbon; two brothers, Leotis COCHRAN, South Bend, and Donavon COCHRAN, Monticello, and nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the VanGilder Funeral Home, Plymouth, with the Rev. Wallace JONES officiating.  Burial will be in the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth.  Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.

 

Wednesday, March 31, 1993

 

John J. Waggoner

April 13, 1913 - March 29, 1993

John Jacob WAGGONER, 79, of 206 East Adams St. and Records Autumn Care, Franklin, died of congestive heart failure Monday at Johnson Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Johnson County to Rev. William Ingle WAGGONER Sr. and Clara Jane JOHNSON WAGGONER.  On May 15, 1938 he married Gladys FROST, who survives.  In 1931 he graduated from Alva Neal High School, Franklin.  He worked at Canteen Vending Serice before serving in the U.S. Army in the European Theater during World War II.  He was a prisoner of war and received two Purple Heart medals.  He operated a Standard Oil service station in Franklin and held positions with Culligan Water conditioning and Clark Oil Company before retiring in 1976 from Amoco Oil Company.  He was a member of the Tabernacle Christian Church, Franklin, and the Masonic Lodge.  In 1956 he was the Republican candidate for mayor of Franklin.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Jayne Ann WAGGONER LYNCH, Manchester, N.H.; three sons, John Keith [WAGGONER], Franklin; Charles [WAGGONER], Warsaw, and Ted [WAGGONER], Rochester; nine grandchildren; a niece, Mary FARR KAMM, Mount Pleasant, Iowa; a nephew, George FARR, Long Beach, Calif.; a sister, Mary PORCARO, West Hollywood, Calif., and a brother, James [WAGGONER], Hutchinson, Kansas.  Preceding in death were a sister, Virginia Louise FARR, and two brothers, William Ingle WAGGONER Jr. and George Cunningham WAGGONER.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Flinn and Maguire Funeral Home, Franlin, with the Rev. Robert SHAW officiating.  Friends may call from 4-8:30 p.m. today.

Florence G. Schrader

March 16, 1919 - March 30, 1993

Florence Gail SCHRADER, 74, Rt. 3, Peru, died at 2:15 a.m. Tuesday at Dukes Continuing Care, Peru.

She was born in Miami County to Clarence and Levoski TRACY RABER.  On May 13, 1937 near Chili she married Harold F. SCHRADER, who died March 10, 1993. She was a member of the Denver Baptist Church.

Surviving are a daughter, Pat COONEY, Berryville, Calif.; two sons, Wayne D. [SCHRADER], Albuquerque, N.M., and Allen [SCHRADER], Conneaut, Ohio; seven grandchildren; a great-grandson; her mother-in-law, Alvena SCHRADER, Peru; a sister, Linda J. HOLLAND, Denver, and a brother, Max RABER, Lecanto, Fla.  Preceding in death were a son, Richard [SCHRADER], and two brothers, Richard C. and Robert C. RABER.

Services will e at 2 p.m. Friday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Gerald KREH officiating.  Burial will e in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico.  Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Thursday.

 

Annette J. Houston Reed

Word has been received that Annette J. HOUSTON REED, 52, Indianapolis, died at 10:15 p.m. Sunday, March 21, in her home.

She was married to Harold D. REED, formerly of Fulton, who survives.  She was a member of the Asuty United Methodist Church

Surviving with her husband are two daughers, Tamara Lynn KIRBY, Fulton, and Teresa Lane REED; a son, Terry Lee [REED]; his mother, Geneva WATTERSON; his step-father, Paul WATTERSON; a sister, Marilyn BOZE; a brother, Ronald HOUSTON; a step-sister, Rosalea WATTERSON; a step-brother, James WATTERSON, and seven grandchildren.

Memorials may ve made to the Indianapolis Humane Society.

 

Helen L. Cole

Sept. 18, 1915 - March 29, 1993

Helen Lucille WILEY COLE, 77, Lake Placid, Fla., died Monday at her residence.

She was born in Bourbon to Edson and Dorothy WILTROUT WILEY.  She was married to Charles S. COLE, who survives.  She was a member of the Episcopal faith and lived in Lake Placid for the last four years, moving from Fort Myers, Fla.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Sandra VandenBOSSCHE, Rochester, and Susie REINHOLT, Plymouth; four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

No funeral services are scheduled.  Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Bourbon.  Scott Funeral Home, Lake Placid, Fla., is in charge of arrangements.

Conrad L. Turnpaugh

Aug. 17, 1931 - March 30, 1993

Conrad L. TURNPAUGH, 61, Rt. 1, Macy, died at 6:25 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Hospital and Health Center.

He was born in Logansport to Marice and Vera SPOHN TURNPAUGH and raised by Marice and Margaret TUCKER TURNPAUGH.  On Aug. 8, 1953 he married Shirley DYBALSKI, who survives.  He was a veteran of the Korean War.  In 1983 he retired from Delco Electronics.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Philip (Deborah) TUCKER, Hemlock, and Mrs. Victor (Cheryl) ATWELL, Sharpsville; three granddauhters, Danielle and Jaime TURNPAUGH, Hemlock, and Erin ATWELL, Sharpsville; two grandsons, Bradley and Dustin ATWELL, Sharpsville; three sisters, Merry Kay DUCHATEAU, Greentown; Carla LOVELAND, Bedford, and Norma Jean WHITE, Bloomington, and five brothers, Weldon [TURNPAUGH], Macy; Dick [TURNPAUGH], Belton, Texas; Tom [TURNPAUGH], Michian City; Ronnie [TURNPAUGH], Kokomo, and Maurice [TURNPAUGH] Jr., Drain, Ore.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church with Fathers David E. HEILMANN and Frank KILCLINE officiating.  Burial will be in the Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery, Kokomo, with military services.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at France Wilson Colonial Mortuary, Kokomo, where a scripture service will be read at 6 p.m.  Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association or the American Heart Association.

 

Thursday, April 1, 1993 to Saturday, April 3, 1993

 

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Monday, April 5, 1993

 

Harold A. Gates

Oct. 3, 1915 - April 4, 1993

Harold A. GATES, 77, of 904 South Lake St. estended, Warsaw, died at 1 a.m. Sunday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, after a three-day illness.

He was born in Pierceton to Horace and Edith Grace HAY GATES.  On June 8, 1940 in Warsaw he married Thelma McCLONE, who survives.  He retired from Clausings.  He had lived in Warsaw for the last 21 years, moving there from the Mentone area.

Surviving with his wife are three sons, Ronald A. and Larry L. [GATES], both of Warsaw, and Harold D. [GATES], Bourbon; six grandchildren; a sister, Claudia MATHYS, and a brother, Howard [GATES], both of Pierceton.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Don POYSER officiating.  Burial will be in the Harrison Center Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday.

Lucille Crull

August 19, 1913 - April 3, 1993

Lucille CRULL, 79, Rt. 1, Lake Bruce, Kewanna, died at 9 p.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital, Plymouth.

She was born in Ohio to Frank and Mary QUINN MILLS.  On Jan. 20, 1934 in Monticello she married Kenneth CRULL Sr., who died May 11, 1988.  She was a retired seamstress from Gossard Co., Logansport, and worked at Bryan’s Manufacturing, Monticello.  She was active with the Kewanna Senior Citizens and attended the Baptist Church, Kewanna.  She graduated from Reynolds High School.

Surviving are a daughter, Frieda Mae CRULL, Kewanna; two sons, Willard Dale [CRULL], Mack’s Creek, Mo., and Kenneth [CRULL] Jr., Monticello; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lydia Frances ROGERS, and Kristina GAGE, both of Michigan, and a brother, Andrew MILLS, Michigan.  Preceding in death were eight brothers and sisters.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with the Rev. Ron PURKEY officiating.  Burial will be in the Bruce Lake Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday.  Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund.

 

Reynald R. Danti

Sept. 4, 1914 - April 3, 1993

Reynald R. DANTI, 78, Rt. 1, Monterey, died at 10:33 p.m. Saturday at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born in Macon, Mo., to Louis and Clamenta CERRETTI DANTI.  On Feb. 6, 1940 in Monterey he married Madeline BRUCKER, who survives.  He was a retired farmer and member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Monterey.  He had lived in Pulaski County since 1938.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Lydia McCLINTOCK, Boulder, Col.; Carol J. McKEE, Anderson, and Reynanna RICE, Missoula, Mont.; two sons, Paul [DANTI], Remington, and Paul BRUCKER, Rochester, and eight grandchildren.  Preceding in death were two sisters and three brothers.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Monterey, with the Revs. Edward MATUSZAK and Dominic G. YOUNG officiating.  Burial will be in the St. Anne’s Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. today at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. and after 8 a.m. Tuesday.

Tuesday, April 6, 1993

 

Eugene Treglia

Jan. 17, 1928 - March 15, 1993

Word has been received of the death of Eugene TREGLIA, 65, Haverstraw, Ohio, who was a former plant manager and vice president of Rochester Metal Products.

Mr. Treglia died at Tri-County Extended Health Care Center in Fairfield, Ohio.  His cremated remains were buried in Mount Repose Cemetery in Haverstraw following a memorial Mass in St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church.  Arrangements were by George M. Holt Funeral Home, 50 New Main St., Haverstraw.

Mr. Treglia was born and reared in Haverstraw, and served in the U.S. military during World War II before becoming an engineer specializing in foundry management.  He worked for Otis Elevators, American Brake Shoe and Apex Engineering in addition to Rochester Metal Products before returning to Haverstraw in 1987.  He served on the Haverstraw Board of Trustees from 1989 until March 1992; a stroke prevented him from seeking re-election.

Surviving are his wife, Kathryn [TREGLIA]; four sons, Michael [TREGLIA], Oxford, Ohio; David and Anthony [TREGLIA], both of Fairfield, and Stephen [TREGLIA], State College, Pa.; two sisters; a brother, and two grandchildren.

 

Colette Baker

Feb. 5, 1936 - April 5, 1993

Colette BAKER, 57, of 3201 Perrysburg Road, Logansport, died at 11:53 p.m. Monday in Logansport Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Rochester to Robert O. and Lucille Paricia SMITH DuBOIS.  She was married in Rochester on Nov. 29, 1958 to James Z. BAKER, who survives.  She was secretary at Kroeger Funeral Home, Logansport, and before joining Kroeger was a legal secretary for 10 years.  She was a member of Tri Kappa Sorority and All Saints Catholic Church.

Surviving with her husband are a son, James T. “Ted” BAKER, Knoxville, Tenn.; two daughters, Kelly Ann GORDON and Patricia Colette WEAVER, both of Logansport; her mother, of Rochester, two brothers, Howard A. DuBOIS, Rochester, and Marvin J. DuBOIS, Plano, Texas; a sister, Patricia E. BIDDINGER, Bloomington; four grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.  Her father preceded in death.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Kroeger Funeral Home with Fathers Leo HAIGERTY and Donald GROSS officiating.  Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Logansport.  Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.  Contributions may e made to the American Cancer Society.

Alvie P. Moose

Jan. 11, 1909 - April 5, 1993

Alvie P. MOOSE, 84, of 15800 Muckshaw Road, Argos, died at 9:10 p.m. Monday at his home.

He was born in Denham to Fred and Etta WALKER MOOSE, and moved to Argos from Pulaski County in 1949.  He was a former employee of the Studebaker Corp.  He was married March 14, 1936 in Winamac to Dorothy SMITH, who survives.

Also surviving are six daughers, Bonnie GOLDEN, Carol DULANEY, Mary Ann BAKER and Betty BLACKMAN, all of Plymouth; Janet MOOSE, Lakeville, and Sharon KLINGE, Bremen; two sons, John [MOOSE[, Lake Station, and David [MOOSE], of Canada; eight grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.  A son, Larry [MOOSE], and a brother, Bill [MOOSE], preceded in death.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Frain Mortuary at Winamac, and burial will be in the Winamac Cemetery.  Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, and after 8 a.m. Thursday.

 

Wednesday, April 7, 1993

 

[no obits]

 

Thursday, April 8, 1993

 

Ivan M. Dague

Ivan Monroe DAGUE died at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital after a brief illness.

Services, with the Rev. David SOMMERS officiating, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home, Fulton.  Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday and for two hours before services Saturday.

 

Friday, April 9, 1993

 

George Koger

Word has been received that George KOGER, 83, formerly of Tippecanoe, died March 2 at Chateau Healthcare Center, Muncie, after a long illness.

Mr. Koger was born in Overton County, Tenn., and moved to Indiana in 1947.  He had lived in Knightstown, and Tippecanoe where he owned a meat processing plant.  He was a state meat inspector for eight years.  His wife, Willa Mae RAMSEY KOGER, died in 1987.

Surviving are three daughters, Lucille MARTIN, Walton; Elizabeth ROWE, Fishers, and Kathryn COTTRELL, Ocracoke, N.C.; three grandchildren; two sisters, Callie LEE, Ringold, Ga., and Edith TYREE, New Castle; a brother, Ralph [KOGER], Cambridge City, and nieces and nephews.

Ivan M. Dague

May 18, 1914 - April 8, 1993

Ivan M. “Ike” DAGUE, 78, Rt. 2, Kewanna, died at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital after a brief illness.

He was born in Fulton County to Samuel M. and Trella M. NICKELS DAGUE.  On March 17, 1960 in Cass County he married Thelma HAMMON, who survives.  He was a retired farmer and a lifetime resident of Fulton County.  He was a member of the Fletchers Lake United Methodist Church and the National Farmers Union, and was a 20-year charter member of the Grass Creek Lions Club, of which he was a past-president and had 20 years of perfect attendance.  A member of the Logansport VFW, he served with the U.S. Army 24th Evacuation Hospital Corps in Europe and participated in the D-Day landing in France in World War II.

Surviving with his wife are a sister, Mrs. Dorothy COYNER, Richmond; a brother, Joseph [DAGUE], Kewanna, and nieces and nephews.  A brother, Robert [DAGUE], was killed during World War II.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, with the Rev. David SOMMERS officiating.  Burial will be in the Metea Cemetery, with military rites.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Saturday.  Memorials may be made to the Grass Creek Lions Club.

 

Eva V. Spohn Ault

Jan. 16, 1905 - April 9, 1993

Eva Virginia SPOHN AULT, 88, Plymouth Garden Court West, died at 12:20 a.m. today at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth, where she had been a resident for one year.

She was born in Star City to William and Minnie SMITH, and was one of a family of 11 children.  She was married to Fremont SPOHN, who died in 1951, and lived most of her life in Marshall County.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Charles (Lorene) WELDY, Bremen; Doris HAINES, Plymouth, and Miss Sandra SPOHN, Niles, Mich.; a son, Sidney [SPOHN], Argos; twenty grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaugher, and a brother, Deveral SMITH, South Bend.  Preceding in death were a daughter, Babe CORLE, a son, Alvin [SPOHN], and a grandson, Michael COPLEN.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Donald C. LACY officiating.  Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos.  Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Sunday and after 9 a.m. Monday.

 

Saturday, April 10, 1993

 

[no obits]

Monday, April 12, 1993

 

Amy J. Louderback

July 28, 1967 - April 10, 1993

Amy Jane LOUDERBACK, 25, of 2712 Country Club Drive South, was killed Saturday in an automobile accident at Flagstaff, Ariz.

She was born in Rochester to Tad H. and Lana COX LOUDERBACK, who surive at Lake Manitou.  She graduated in 1986 from Rochester High School, where she was president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes during her senior year.  She also was a member of the band and the track ad swimming teams at RHS.  After graduating from Indiana University in 1991, she began her teaching career last fall at Black Mesa Community School, Ariz., where she was a second grade teacher to the Navajo Indians.  She was a member of Psi Iota Xi Sorority and Grace United Methodist Church.

Surviving with her parents are two sisters, Karen L. [LOUDERBACK], Indianapolis, and Laura [LOUDERBACK], a student at Ball State University; her grandmother, Helen COX, Peru; an aunt, Linda DAMAS, Rochester, and cousins.  Preceding in death was an infant brother.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Grace United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jack HARTMAN officiating.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and 9-11 a.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.  Memorials may be made to the Black Mesa School.

 

Elnora J. Leininger

June 30, 1910 - April 10, 1993

Elnora J. LEININGER, 82, Rt. 2, Akron, died at 3:07 p.m. Saturday in the emergency room at Woodlawn Hospital.  She had been in failing health.

She was born in Marshall County to George H. and Ruth BRYAN KELLEY.  On March 31, 1931 in Deer Creek, she married Omar H. LEININGER, who died Dec. 23, 1991.  She and her husband lived on a farm near Akron and later moved to Rochester.  After he died, she moved back to Akron.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Howard (Sara) BUNCH, Edwardsburg, Mich.; Mrs. Donald (Dora) JONES, Akron, and Kathleen LEACH, Niceville, Fla.; two sons, David [LEININGER], Akron, and Terry [LEININGER], Rochester; twelve grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Max (Margaret) McCOLLOUGH, Plymouth, and Mrs. William (Phyllis) MUELLER, Phoenix, Ariz.  Preceding in death were a sister, Evaline DAVIES; two brothers, Robert and Monroe KELLEY, and a grandson, Daniel.

Mart C. Patton

Jan. 25, 1920 - April 10, 1993

Mart C. PATTON, 73, of 19766 Kenilworth Road, Argos, died unexpectedly at 12:45 p.m. Saturday in the emergency room at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Martin, Ky., to Jeff and Gracie FLANNERY PATTON.  On Aug. 5, 1942 in Hazard, Ky., he married Janet NESMITH, who survives.  He was self-employed and worked as a sawman in the mobile home industry.  He was a U.S. Army vetran of World War II, serving in the European Theater from 1942-1945.  He had lived in Argos since 1946.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Barbara CARLSON and Mrs. John (Linda) HOUIN, both of Plymouth; four sons, Jerry, David, Jeff and Mark [PATTON], all of Argos; eleven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Charles (Rebecca) GARRISON, Ky.; Mrs. Charles (Jan) RUDD Jr., Rochester; Mrs. Harry (Virgie) GREGORY, Argos, and Mrs. Robert (Nell) KUNCEL, Sarasota, Fla.  Preceding in death were two sons, Darrell [PATTON], who died in infancy, and Randy [PATTON], who died in 1972, and a grandson, James Stewart CARLSON Jr.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Charles GARRISON officiating.  Burial will be in he Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos, where military services will be conducted.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today.

 

Lodema F. Shidaker Johnson

March 8, 1911 - April 10, 1993

Lodema F. SHIDAKER JOHNSON, 82, Leiters Ford, died at 9:20 a.m. Saturday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth, where she had been a resident for two years.  She was born in Argos to John and Lila ULRICH ALDERFER.  She lived most of her life in Argos and South Bend.  She was married o Elmer L. SHIDAKER, who preceded in death and later married Mr. JOHNSON.  She worked as a food service employee at Kroger, South Bend.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Bill (Anne) MILLER, Elkhart; two sons, James E. SHIDAKER, Three Rivers, Mich., and William John SHIDAKER, Leiters Ford; three grandchildren, and a sister Mrs. Henry (Ruth) KENDALL, Argos.  Preceding in death were a son, George [SHIDAKER]; three sisters, and four brothers.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Dr. Donald C. LACY officiating.  Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today.

 

Robert L. Sarver

May 29, 1937 - April 10, 1993

Robert L. SARVER, 55, of 514 East 12th St., died at 7:36 p.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Union Township to Edger L. and Sarah G. LEWELLEN SARVER.  On April 17, 1971 in Logansport he married Cathy Lou GILL, who survives.  He lived in Macy until last year when he moved to Rocheter.  He worked for Kralis Brothers Foods, Mentone, and was a member of the Deedsville United Methodist Church.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Tamara L. [SARVER], and a son, Erick [SARVER], both of Rochester, and a brother Joseph W. [SARVER], Mac.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Robert LOUGHEED officiating.  Burial will be in the Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Logansport.  Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday.

John H. Oatney

Jan. 6, 1916 - April 11, 1993

John H. OATNEY, 77, of 117 West 12th St., died at 4:15 p.m. Sunday at Life Care Center, Rochester, where he had been a patient for one day.  He had been ill for nine months.

He was born in Colfax, Ohio, to Franklin P. and Rachel A. GIBBONY OATNEY.  On March 23, 1938 in Rushville, Ohio, he married Roberta A. BONTRAGER, who survives.  He had lived in Rochester since 1958.  He was a field representative for Dean Foods for 23 years before retiring in 1981.  He attended the Rushcreek Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Moose Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police and the Sheriff’s Association.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Karl H. [OATNEY], wife Laura, Wilmette, Ill., and Ronald [OATNEY], wife Kathryn, Colorado Springs, Colo.; a granddaughter, Elizabeth Anne [OATNEY]; two grandsons, Steven and Michael [OATNEY], Colorado Springs, Colo., and a sister, Doris UPP, Lancaster, Ohio.  Preceding in death were a sister, Florence HAMPSON, and two brothers, Harold and Bernard [OATNEY].

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Halteman-Fett and Dyer Funeral Home, Lancaster, Ohio, with the Rev. Kenneth WILKINSON officiating.  Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Lancaster, Ohio.  Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday [at Foster & Good Funeral Home and after 1 p.m. Wednesday at Halteman-Fett and Dyer Funeral Home, Lancaster, Ohio].

 

Howard Bibler

Feb. 3, 1904 - April 11, 1993

Howard BIBLER, 89, Rt. 1, mentone, died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, after a two-month illness.

He was born in Kosciusko County to William J. and Cora M. SPAW BIBLER.  On Dec. 9, 1929 he married Mabel E. SCHREIBER, who died April 23, 1990.  He was a retired farmer and factory worker.  He had worked at Playtime and Kimble Glass, both of Warsaw.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Mentone, and attended Mentone Nutrition Site activities.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Lee (Norene) NORRIS, Mentone, and Mrs. Tom (Betty) CRANSTON, Fremont; a son, Larry D. [BIBLER], Argos; twelve grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Minnie HANES, Wisconsin, and Ruby KEHLER, Palestine.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Joe OLSON officiating.  Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday.
Ardis D. Zellers

July 1, 1924 - April 11, 1993

Ardis D. “Art” ZELLERS, 68, Rt. 1, Rossville, died at 5:20 p.m. Sunday at his home.

He was born in Kewanna to Howard M. and Etta V. HORNBECK ZELLERS.  On March 3, 1936 i Levenworth, Kan., he married Mary Ann REINLANDER, who survives.  In 1985 he retired after 35 years as a control tower operator for the Pennsylvanie Railroad-ConRail Railroad.  He was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran, serving in Levenworth, Kan., and a member of the World Wide Chuch of God, Crawfordsville.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Erwin (Sandra) HENNING, Swayzee, and Mrs. Gary (Jannice) HEATER, Frankfort; son, Norman R. [ZELLERS], Kentland; twelve grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Bernice) SIMSHAUER, Winamac; Mrs. Izola LEWELLEN, Pekin, and Mrs. Helen ORTMAN, Logansport, and a brother, Arnold [ZELLERS], Rochester.  Preceding in death were a daughter and two sons.

Services will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bodine-Brown Funeral Home, Rossville, with the Rev. Arthur DOCKEN officiating.  Burial will be in the Bruce Lake Cemetery, with graveside services at noon Wednesday.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday.

 

Tuesday, April 13, 1993

 

Donald E. Lake

April 30, 1933 - April 12, 1993

Donald Eugene LAKE, 59, of 1721 Colonial Drive, died at 5:10 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Hospital and Health Care in Kokomo.

He was born in Cass County to A. Glen and Nellie WIDNER LAKE.  He was married to Juanita WYBREW, who survives.  He was a senior development engineer at Delco Electronics and member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church of Miami County, Kokomo Engineering Society, International Society or Hybrid Microelectronics and the Elks Lodge.  He was a graduate of GMI with a bachelor’s degree and received a master’s degree from Purdue Universit.  He was a U.S. Army veteran.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Deborah K. [LAKE], Falls Church, Va.; a son, Alex E. [LAKE], Kewanna; a granddaugher, Kaci Lea LAKE, N.C., and three sisters, Marjorie WEBB and Donna E POLK, both of Kokomo, and Mary E. HOSIER, Fort Myers, Fla.  Preceding in death was a son, Eric D. [LAKE].

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Alto United Methodist Church with the Revs. Stan WEISS and Robert GALLOWAY officiating.  Entombment will be in the Sunset Memory Gardens, Kokomo.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at Hoffman-Murray Funeral Home, Kokomo.  Memorials may be made to Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Rochester.

Wednesday, April 14, 1993

 

Paul J. DeVault

Former Kewanna resident Paul J. DeVAULT, 85, Indianapolis, died Sunday.

Before retiring in 1990, he had been a senior partner with the law firm of Krieg DeVault Alexander and Capehart.  He was instrumental in redrafting financial institution laws during the early years of the Great Depression.  He was admitted to the Indiana Bar in 1930 after rceiving his undergraduate degree from Indiana University.  In 1932 he graduated from the Indiana Universiy School of Law.  He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Naval Reserve, and participated in the Normandy Invasion on D-Day.  He had been chairman of the Indianapolis Area Chapter of the American Red Cross, a member of the President’s Council of Brebeuf Preparatory School and of the advisory board of St. Vincent Hospital, and worked for the Endowment Fund Committee of the Indianapolis Museum of Art.

Surviving are his wife, Patricia Anne CLARKE; a sister, Mary Ruth BROWN, and a step-son, Anthony J. BYRNE.

Services were to have been at 11 a.m. today at St. Luke Catholic church in Indianapolis, of which he was a member.  Memorials may be made to the church building fund or Holy Family Shelter.

 

William L. Maynard

Dec. 27, 1930 - April 13, 1993

William L. MAYNARD, 62, of 7136 West 100 North, Rochester, died at 9:10 a.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Taplin, W.Va., to Wayne and Margaret STAPLETON MAYNARD.  On March 28, 1959 in Chicago, he married Mary CHAPMAN, who survives.  He was a reired electric furnace operator at Wells Manufacturing Co., Skokie, Ill.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Sandra MAYNARD, Rochester; a brother, Wayne [MAYNARD] Jr., Chicago, and two sisters, Lillian HURLEY, Bastin, Va., and Delphia ADKINS, Huntington, W.Va.  Preceding in death were his parents, a grandson and a sister.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with the Rev. Ron PURKEY officiating.  Burial will be in the Bruce Lake Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today.  Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association

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Thursday, April 15, 1993

 

William E. Pontious

April 3, 1927 - April 14, 1993

William E. PONTIOUS, 66, Rt. 2, Macy, died at 11:18 a.m. Wednesday at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, where he had been hospitalized since Jan. 29.

He was born in Rochester to Clair W. and Bernice WINES PONTIOUS.  On Nov. 20, 1953 in Roann he married Ardith “Dolly” GAFF, who survives.  He was a machinery operator at Pike Lumber Company, Akron, before retiring in 1991.  He was a Korean War Army veteran and was a prisoner of war from 1951 to 1953.  He was a member of the Hoosier Cardinals Camping Club.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Darrell “Cheri” LEWIS, Wabash, and Patti EADS, North Manchester; two sons, Steve [PONTIOUS], Monroe, Mich., and Eric [PONTIOUS], Akron; ten grandchildren, Amy, Kendra, Patrick, Cassey and Erica PONTIOUS; Jason and Amber LEWIS, and Melissa, Brandi and Ashlee FARMER; two sisters, Mrs. Don (Sue) ROBERTSON, Macy, and Evalene WOOD, LasCruces, N.M., and an aunt, Marjorie KESTER, Akron.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Richard FOX officiating.  Burial will be in the Roann Community Cemetery where military rites will be conducted.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Friday.  Memorials may be made to P..O.W./M.I.A. and the American Heart Association.

 

Friday, April 16, 1993

 

Brenda Kite

Sept. 13, 1963 - April 15, 1993

Brenda KITE, 29, of 1907 Erie Ave., Logansport, died at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis.

She was born in Logansport to William T. and Sharon L. SURFACE KITE.  She was a member of the Immanuel Missionary Church, Logansport.

Surviving are a brother, Claude [KITE], Rt. 2, Rochester; the maternal grandparents, Robert J. and Mamie SURFACE, Logansport, and the paternal grandmother, Pauline KITE, Logansport.  Preceding in death were her parents, a brother and her paternal grandfather.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Kroeger Funeral Home, Logansport, with Pastor Milford SMITH officiating.  Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Logansport.  Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.  Memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation

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Saturday, April 17, 1993

 

E. Stanley Hennon

March 6, 1900 - April 16, 1993

E. Stanley HENNON, 93, of 201 N. Thayer St., Bourbon, died at 1 p.m. Friday at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth.  He had been ill for the past year.

He was born in Roachdale.  On April 18, 1925 he married Mary E. SNYDER, who died Feb. 29, 1988.  On April 2, 1989 he married Marilyn RAY, who survives.  He had been a manager of the Bourbon Lumber Co. and operated his own roofing and coal business.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Bourbon, was a charter member of the Bourbon Lions Club, a former Town Board member, and a member of the Bourbon Masonic Lodge.  For 25 years he was on the Board of Directors of the First State Bank of Bourbon.  In 1942 he built the Bourbon Library.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Reed (Barbara) HENNON, Roachdale; a son, Kent [HENNON], Arlington Heights, Ill.; two step-daughters, Mrs. Jared (Melody) SANDERS, Warsaw, and Mrs. Paul (Michelle) CURRY, Rhinelander, Wis.; a step-son, Michael RAY, Bourbon; a grandson; five step-grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were three sisters, Wilma, Myrtle and Flora [HENNON], and three brothers, Harry, Ray and Forrest [HENNON].

Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Deaton Funeral Home, Bourbon, with Pastor Steven KAEHR officiating.  Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bourbon.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday and after 9 a.m. Monday.  Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church.

 

Monday, April 19, 1993

 

Lulu M. Horn

Feb. 19, 1901 - April 17, 1993

Lulu Marie HORN, 92, of 440 Garfield St., Huntington, died at 8:45 a.m. Saturday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Huntington, where she had lived since April 12.  She had resided in Rochester.

She was born in Rochester to Clarence and Evaline CLEMANS ESHELMAN.  On July 3, 1920 she married Robert M. HORN, who died in January 1962.  She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, Huntington.

Surviving are a foster-daughter, Mrs. Roy (Margaret “Peg”) BROWN, Huntington; two foster-great-grandsons; a foster-great-great-grandson, and a sister, Hattie M. CARL, Huntington.  Preceding in death were two brothers, Albert and Estel J. [HORN].

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Hart Funeral Home, Huntington, with the Rev. Chris KUTIN officiating.  Burial will be in the Akron I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today.  Memorials may be made to the Bethel United Methodist Church.

Paul E. Frantz

Feb. 10, 1919 - April 18, 1993

Paul E. FRANTZ, 74, of 2808 Manitou Park Drive, died at 6:20 p.m. Sunday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, where he had been a patient since Wednesday.

He was born in North Manchester to Jacob and Ethel RENICKER FRANTZ.  On Oct. 25, 1937 in Ft. Wayne, he married Lucille BERG.  On Dec. 20, 1947, in Fort Wayne he married Estella DANKS, who died April 2, 1985.  He retired in 1976 after 40 years with General Electric, where he was in management.  He lived in Rochester for the last six years.  He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, the Elks Lodge and the Broadway Rod and Gun Club, of which he was secretary-treasurer for many years.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.

Surviving are companion Evelyn MILLER, Rochester; two daughters, Mrs. John (Mary Ann) HIBBERT, Huntington, and Mrs. Leslie (Janet) JOHNSON, Ft. Wayne; thirteen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Chester (Helen) FINGERLE, North Manchester, and two brothers, Robert and Leon [FRANTZ], both of North Manchester.  Preceding in death was a great-grandchild.

‘ Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Elzey-Haggard Funeral Home, Ft. Wayne, with the Rev. Carl RICKS and Donald BRUBAKER officiating.  Burial will be in the Prairie Grove Cemetery, Ft. Wayne.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, and from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Elzey-Haggard Funeral Home.

 

Russell C. Shoemaker

March 5, 1906 - April 18, 1993

Russell C. SHOEMAKER, 87, formerly of Rt. 1, Akron, and the Rochester Nursing Home, died at 1:10 p.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital.  He had been in failing health for several years.

He was born in Wabash County to George and Mary RUNKLE SHOEMAKER.  On Aug. 10, 1926 in Fulton County he married Nancy BOWEN, who died Jan. 18, 1964.  He was a retired farmer who spent most of his life in the Akron area.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Beulah) CONNER, Macy, and Kathleen RACER, Rochester; three sons, Robert [SHOEMAKER], Decatur, and Jack and Jerry [SHOEMAKER], both of Akron; nine grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren, and nieces, Debbie and Paula.  Preceding in death were a sister, Lavonne [SHOEMAKER], and a grandson, Russell.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron.  Burial will be in the Omega Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday and after     9 a.m. Wednesday.
Ethel M. Brown

March 24, 1901 - April 18, 1993

Ethel May BROWN, 92, Hartford City, died after a long illness at 10:20 a.m. Sunday at the United Methodist Home in Warren, where she had lived for two years.

She was born in Wells County to William and Minnie BERRIER BANTER.  In Oct. 16, 1921 in Hartford Ciy she married Shirley E. BROWN Sr., who died June 19, 1983.  She was a member of the Purity Chapter of the Eastern Star and of Grace United Methodist Church, Hartford City.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Max (Maxine) WAGNER, Hartford City; a son, Shirley E. BROWN], wife Gloria A. BROWN, Rochester; seven grandchildren, Claudia GOODNIGHT, David M. WAGNER, Cheri BROWN MEISER, Debbie BROWN GOTTSCHALK, Kevin BROWN, Greg BROWN and Christopher BROWN; thirteen great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren, and a sister, Violet SLUSHER, Bluffton.  Preceding in death were three brothers, Dean, Ray and Jay [BANTER], and a sister, Alma DOLLAR.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesda at Keplinger Funeral Home, Hartford City, with the Rev. Lloyd HALL officiating.  Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday and after     8 a.m. Wednesday.  Memorials may be made to the Grace United Methodist Church, Hartford City.

 

Tuesday, April 20, 1993

 

Amy L. Conwell

Oct. 18, 1954 - April 19, 1993

Amy Lou CONWELL, 38, of 16 Central Ave., Macy, died at 10:19 a.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital following a one-year illness.

She was born in Rochester to Raymond L. and Virginia Lee TURNIPSEED STAHL, who survive.  She had lived most of her life in the Macy area.  She was a former registered nurse at Woodlawn Hospital and worked for Fulton County Home Health Care.  She was a 1986 graduate of Indiana University School of Nursing, Kokomo, and was a member of the Macy United Methodist Church.

Surviving with her parents are a daughter, Melinda CONWELL, Macy, and two brothers, Gary L. STAHL, Kokomo, and Jeffrey A. STAHL, Kansas City, Mo.

Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeff JONES officiating.  Burial will be in the Plainview Cemetery, Macy.  There will be no visitation.  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

 

Ruby E. Johnston

April 21, 1919 - April 18, 1993

Ruby E. JOHNSTON, 72, Rt. 4, Rochester, died at 2:07 p.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Trimble, Tenn., and was married to Donald JOHNSTON, who survives.  She was a member of the Argos First Baptist Church.

Surviving with her husband are two sons, James DOWDY, Merrillville, and Donald DOWDY, Shipshewanna.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Geise Funeral Home, Merrillville,  Friends may call from 3-9 p.m. Wednesday.  Burial will be in the Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville.  Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements.

Willabeth Uhles

Jan. 11, 1924 - April 17, 1993

Willabeth UHLES, 69, Rt. 1, Rochester, formerly of Akron, died at 1:05 p.m. Saturday at Life Care Center.  She had been in failing health for four years.

She was the daughter of Joseph Harrison and Effie HARRIS WHITE, and was married to Clint W. UHLES, who died in 1972.  She was a bartender at the Eagles and VFW, Rochester.  She was a member of the auxiliaries of the Eagles, American Legion and VFW.

Surviving are a daughter, Dorothy HARTMAN, Akron; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren nieces and nephews, and a brother, Floyd WHITE, California.  Preceding in death were three sistes and two brothers.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Bruce Lake Cemetery with Gloria FELLERS officiating.  There will be no visitation.  Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochster, is in charge of arrangements.

 

Clark F. Miller

Jan. 26, 1918 - April 19, 1993

Clark F. MILLER, 75, of 114 West 12th St., died at 6:58 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital where he had been a patient for one week.

He was born near Akron to Irvin and Susie LONG MILLER.  On Dec. 29, 1935 in Argos he married Lillian E. WALTZ, who died Oct. 27, 1988.  He was retired from International Telephone and Telegraph.  He was a member o the Macy Christian Church, and was a 50-year member of the Macy Masonic Lodge.

Surviving are a niece, Gladys CUTSHAW, Tucson, Ariz.; three nephews, Irvin, wife Marlene, PRATT, Middlebury, and Melvin, wife Iva, PRATT, and Phillip, wife Janice, PRATT, both of Rochester; an aunt, Mrs. Thomas (Pearl) LONG, Macy, and several cousins.  Preceding in death were two sisters, Orpha MILLER and Ethel PRATT, and two brothers, Ross and Don [MILLER].

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. David WELSH officiating.  Burial will be in the Rocheter I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 8 a.m. Thursday.  Masonic services will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

 

Paul A. Brown

July 5, 1927 - April 19, 1993

Paul Allen BROWN, 65, of 1420 Jefferson St., died at 7:12 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital.  He was born in Riceville, Ky., to Tom and Hetty PATRICK BROWN.  In 1990 he retired after 33 years at Sealed Power Corporation.  He was a member of the UAW, Manitou Eagles Lodge and Rochester American Legion Post.  He moved here in 1951 from Oil Springs, Ky.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. John (Judy) SWANK, Rochester, and Mrs. James (Pricilla) BALLEE, Wabash; seven grandchildren; three sisters, Ival MARTIN, Forest Hills, Md.; Trixie BLANTON, Raleigh, N.C., and Vertrice CARROLL, Paintsville, Ky., and a brother, Dee [BROWN], Baltimore, Mc.  Preceding in death were two sisters and a brother. Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Larry PIERAT officiating.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and an hour before services Thursday. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Dorothea G. Smith

Aug. 10, 1912 - April 19, 1993

Dorothea G. SMITH, 80, Rt. 3, Peru, died at 7 p.m. Monday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Peru.

She was born in Miami County to Charles E. and Edith NEWMAN CRESS.  On May 5, 1934 in Kokomo she married Paul Solomon SMITH, who died Aug. 18, 1964.  She was a life long member of Skinner Christian Church, Telve Mile, where she was the pianist for many years.  She was a member of the Ladies Aide.

Surviving are two daughters, Ethel WOUSTER and Loretta PHILLIPS, both of Mexico; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; three step-grandchkldren; four step-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary W. WOODHOUSE, Greentown, and Kathryn RABER, Mexico.  Preceding in death were two sisters, Edna RIMPLER and Hazel FLORA, and a brother, Frank E. CRESS.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Skinner Christian Church with the Rev. David CORRELL officiating.  Burial will be in the Skinner Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, and one hour before services at the church.

 

Wednesday, April 21, 1993

 

Glenn E. Hollenback

April 18, 1930 - April 20, 1993

Glenn Earl HOLLENBACK, 63, Rt. 2, Sharpsville, died at 12:53 a.m. Tuesday at Howard Community Hospital, Kokomo.

He was born in Bunker Hill to Oscar and Grace HOWARD HOLLENBACK.  On May 20, 1956 near Macy he married Margaret MATHIAS, who survives.  In 1992 he retired ater 27 yeas as a cutter and grinder at Chrysler Corp.  He was in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, stationed on the USS Juneau.  He was a member of the Oakford Baptist Church, Bunker Hill VFW and the United Auto Workers.

Surviving with his wife are a son, Ronald, wife Marianne, HOLLENBACK, Kokomo; three step-grandchildren; Rick PENROD, Oakland City; Tim PENROD, Bloomington, and Jennefer SLOAN, Kokomo; two step-great-grandchildren, Jessica and Eric SLOAN, both of Kokomo, and a sister, Marjorie D. STEWART, Tipton.  Preceding in death were three sisters and four brothers.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Ellers Mortuary Webster Street Chapel, Kokomo.  Burial will be at noon Thursday in the Akron Cemetery.  Friends may call from   2-8 p.m. today.  Memorials may be made to the Oakford Baptist Church building fund.

Thelma C. Warren

Sept. 24, 1913 - April 18, 1993

Thelma C. WARREN, 79, of Blue Springs, Mo., died at 8:;58 a.m. Sunday at St. Mary’s Hospital, Blue Springs.

She was born in Shelbyville, Ill., to Amos C. and Ida Mae WHITE KESTER.  She was married to Norris WARREN, who survives.  She was a Rochester High School graduate and a sales representative for 53 years for Stanley Home Producs.  She was a sales representative for Royal Nutrition for 10 years.  She was a member, past-president and past-governor of LaSertoma, Kansas City, Mo.  She was a member of the Hilltop Spinners Square Dance Club.

Surviving with her husband are four daughters, Rochelle BERTOLINI, Decatur, Ga.; Nancy HAYWARD, Oak Park, Ill.; Lynn RUDD, Independence, Mo., and Val LAKE, Parkville, Mo.; a son, Terry [WARREN], Colorado Springs, Colo., and nine grandchildren.

Services will be Thursday afternoon at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Blue Springs Chapel, Blue Springs, Mo.  Burial will be in the Blue Spring Cemetery.  Friends may call from       7-8:30 p.m. today.

 

Richard J. Davis

The Sentinel has received word that Chief Master Sergeant Richard James DAVIS, 44, Albuquerque, N.M., died April 2 at Albuqueraue.

He was in the United States Air Force for 25 years.  He was stationed in the Pacific, in Madrid, Spain, and had repaired planes at European bases before service for four years in England.  While in the United States he had been assigned to Air Force One and to planes of other dignitaries, and had served at bases in Texas and New Mexico.

Surviving are his wife, Deborah Ann Madrid DAVIS, Albuquerque; two daughters, Tina Marie and Michelle [DAVIS]; a son, Richard A. [DAVIS]; his parents, Carl D. and Ruth L. , Rochester [formerly of Granger]; four sisters, Mrs. George (Mary Ann) VLASEK, Ingram, Texas; Mrs. John (Shirley) McALPINE, West Bloomfield, Mich.; Mrs. Darrel (Theressa) WADE, Fishers, and Annette HOWARD, Dallas, Texas; three brothers, John V. [DAVIS], and wife Janet, Nashville; Ray F. [DAVIS], wife Vivian, Vero Beach, Fla., and Robert C. [DAVIS], Mishawaka; twelve nieces and nephews; eleven great-nieces and great-nephews, and cousins.

Services were Monday, April 5, at St. B ernadette Catholic Church, Albuquerque.  Burial was at the National Cemetery, Santa Fe., N.M., with military honors by Kirkland Air Force Base.

 

Thursday, April 22, 1993

 

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Friday, April 23, 1993

 

Norma Jean Swango

March 23, 1931 - April 22, 1993

Norma Jean SWANGO, 62, of 300 East Fourth St., died at 4:43 p.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital. She was born in Hibbard to Charles E. and Lillie M. BROWN BISHOP.  On Dec. 3, 1947 in Hibbard she married Melvin Earl SWANGO, who survives.  She had lived in Rocheser for 46 years, moving here from Plymouth.  She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church.

Surviving with her husband are four sons, Melvin L. and David E. [SWANGO], both of Rochester; Randy E. [SWANGO], Plymouth, and Steven E. [SWANGO], Peru; twelve grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Phyllis CHAMPION, Coldwater, Mich.; Iris CUDNEY, Plymouth, and Wilma DIXON, Griffith, and two brothers, Wayne [BISHOP[, Culver, and Russ [BISHOP], Crawordsville.  Preceding in death were two brothers.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Tim TRANBARGER officiating.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Saturday and after 11 a.m. Sunday.  Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund or American Cancer Society.

 

Opal P. Fouts

March 4, 1915 - April 22, 1993

Opal Pauline FOUTS, 78, of 527D, Bryan Ave., Wabash, died at 8:00 a.m. Thursday at Wabash County Hospital, Wabash.  She was born in Miami County to John and Elba MORRIS KREIG.  On June 28, 1941 at Akron she married Victor FOUTS, who died Jan. 14, 1964.  She was a member of the Denver Baptist Church.

Surviving are three daughters, Linda Sue IMEL, Portland; Sharon WILBURN, Boscobell, Wis., and Dianna FRANCE, Wabash; a son, Ronald [FOUTS], Logansport; fifteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren, and two step-grandsons, [and a brother Phillip KREIG, Rocheter].  Preceding in death was an infant brother.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at MaClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Revs. Bob MONROE and Lynn SCHUCHARDT officiating.  Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico.  Friends may call from 2-8:30 p.m. Sunday.

 

Saturday, April 24, 1993

 

Ira D. Anderson

Sept. 8, 1907 - Jan. 25, 1993

Memorial servces were to be at 2 p.m. today at King Memorial Home in Mentone for Ira D. ANDERSON, 85, Perrysburg, Ohio.  Brother Billy STEELE will officiate.  The cremains will be interred at Sycamore Cemetery.

Mr. Anderson was born in Mentone to Dr. Emra and Lenna COPLEN ANDERSON.  He was a professor of marketing and dean of the Undergraduate Business School at Northwestern University.  He was married to Virginia McCARTY, who died in 1984.

Surviving are two sons, Dennis [ANDERSON], Toledo, Ohio, and Michael [ANDERSON], Kinnelon, N.J.,; a brother, Robert [ANDERSON], Sunny Vale, Calif.; two sisters, Mildred ANDERSON, Flint, Mich., and Kathleen CAMPLEJOHN, Denver, Colo., and three grandchildren.

Monday, April 26, 1993

 

Mable R. Palmer

Mable R. PALMER, 88, Rt. 5, Rochester (Tiosa), died at 7:21 a.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital, where she hads b een a patient for two days.

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

 

Tuesday, April 27, 1993

 

Justin L. Weatherby

Dec. 22, 1989 - April 24, 1993

Jacqueline F. Weatherby

Feb. 10, 1991 - April 24, 1993

Justin L. WEATHERSBY, 3, and Jacqueline F. WEATHERSBY, 2, died in a fire at their home at Rt. 1, Culver (Fulton County Road 800 North), at 9:30 a.m. Saturday.

They were the children of Wendell SPRINGFIELD and Chaver E. WEATHERSBY.

Surviving with the parents are a sister, Janet SPRINGFIELD; maternal grandmther, Alyce WEATHERSBY, Chicago, Ill.; maternal grandfather, Walter STEELE, Robbins, Ill.; maternal great-grandmother, Earline BUTLER, Rochester, and paternal grandparents, John H. and Sadie SPRINGFIELD, Gary.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist church, Kings Lake, with the Rev. Lee J. JACKSON officiating.  There will be no visitation.  Interment arrangements are pending at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver.

 

Mable R. Palmer

Aug. 10, 1904 - April 25, 1993

Mable R. PALMER, 88, of 6870 N. Walnut, Tiosa, died at 7:21 a.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in St. Joseph County to Alfred Roy and Bertha SMITH SHELLEY.  On Dec. 6, 1920 in St. Joseph, Mich., she married Oswald O. PALMER, who died Nov. 5, 1981.  She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Tom (Norene) BILLISITZ, Marshall, N.C.; Mrs. Robert (Lois) BURNS, Marion; Mrs. Dale (Esther) WALSH, Rochester; two sons, Norman [PALMER], Nevada, and Floyd D. [PALMER], Argos; eighteen grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a half-sister, Kathleen MOORE, Plant City, Fla.  Preceding in death was a son, James [PALMER], who died Nov. 13, 1951.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Jack HARTMAN officiating.  Burial will be at the Richland Center I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday.

 

Ruth Wynn

Ruth WYNN, 89, formerly of Argos and Culver, died at 8:50 a.m. today at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Wednesday, April 28, 1993

 

Anne E. Carmichael

Aug. 31, 1906 - April 27, 1993

Anne Elizabeth JOHNSTONE CARMICHAEL, 86, of 537 Cedar Rd., Windsor, S.C., died Tuesday at the Aiken Regional Medical Center.

A former Rochester resident, had belonged to the Burton Methodist Church.  She had moved to Windsor three years ago from Elgin, S.C.  She was a member of the Mt. Buelah Baptist Church and the Log Cabin Art Guild.

Surviving are a daughter, Frances BUSH, Windsor, S.C.; a son, Charles A. [CARMICHAEL], Lakeland, Fl.; a sister Glenda JOLLY, Columbia, S.C.; ten grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.  Her husband Charles [CARMICHAEL] preceded her in death.

Services will be Friday, April 30, at the Mt. Buelah Baptist Church, with the Rev. Bill HARRISON officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.  Friends may call at the residence and from 7-9 p.m. Thursday at George Funeral Home, Aiken, S.C.

 

Mary E. Miller

Aug. 29, 1907 - April 28, 1993

Mary E. MILLER, 85, Rt. 1, Kewanna, died at 5:06 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Kewanna to Daniel and Cora SCHIRM SHERIDAN.  She graduated from Kewanna High School in 1925.  On June 21, 1929 in Rochester she married Daniel R. MILLER who died June 26, 1984.  She retired from Miller’s Nursing Home, Rochester, where she worked for 25 years as a nurse’s aid.  She was a member of the Burton United Methodist Church.

Surviving is a son, Daniel E. [MILLER], Rt. 1, Kewanna.  Preceding in death was a brother.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna.  Burial will be in the I.O.O.F.-Citizens Cemetery.  Friends may call after 12:30 p.m. Friday.  Memorials may be made to the Burton United Methodist Church.

 

Thora B. Messerly

March 13, 1910 - April 28, 1993

Thora B. MESSERLY, 83, 1202 Jackson Blvd., died at 5:30 a.m. today.

She was born in Cass County to Hiram and Lura E. VERNON HARVEY.  She was a 1927 graduate of Royal Center High School.  On July 11, 1931 in Logansport she married Charles K. MESSERLY, who died July 10, 1969.  She worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., Muncie.  She was a member of the Women of the Moose, Rochester, and the Trinity United Methodist Church, Royal Center.

Surviving are two sisters, Mary HENRY and Marge GOLTRY, both of Royal Center; a brother, Clyde HARVEY, Rochester, and nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Royal Center, with the Rev. Ed FRITZ officiating.  Friends may call after 4 p.m. Friday.  Memorials may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church.

Ruth E. Wynn

June 10, 1903 - April 27, 1993

Ruth Elizabeth WYNN, 89, formerly of Culver and Argos, died at 8:50 a.m. Tuesday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.

Born in Chicago, Ill., to Axel and Hilda C. JOHNSON HEKTOR RANDALL, she lived most of her life in Marshall County.  On Sept. 4, 1926 in Rochester she married William J. WYNN who died May 13, 1951.  She was a member of the Poplar Grove Methodist Church.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Frank (Alice) HARDESTY, Mentone; a son, Don [WYNN], Goshen; a son-in-law, Richard HAGAN, Argos; ten grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Ethel FRY, South Bend, and a brother, Edwin [HEKTOR], Arkansas.  Preceding in death were a daughter, Carolyn Ruth HAGAN, and three brothers.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Keith SMITLEY officiating.  Burial will be in the Richland Center I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, and after 9 a.m. Friday.  Memorials may be made to the Poplar Grove Church.

 

Earl D. Davis

Feb. 12, 1923 - April 27, 1993

Earl Dale DAVIS, 70, R5. 1, Box 175, Denver, died at 8:51 a.m. Tuesday at St. Vincents Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born in Miami County to William T. and Lugusta WILDER DAVIS.  On May 8, 1948 he married Mary Roberta BEAN, who died Sept. 27, 1953.  On April 17, 1955 he married Alice Mariam BENDER, who died May 7, 1956.  On Nov. 24, 1956 he married Thelme M. STONE, who died Sept. 24, 1973.  On Sept. 29, 1974 he married Mary Louise MILLER ALSPACH, who survives.  He was a 1943 graduate of Metea High School.  On Dec. 31, 1988 he retired from Davis Auto Body Shop, which he had owned and operated for 44 years.  He was a member of the Olive Branch Church of God, Roann.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Alan . [DAVIS], Macy; Lyle Dean [DAVIS], Denver;, two step-sons, Ray ALSPACH, Denver; Steven L. ALSPACH, Roann; two step-daughters, Elaine HART, Cheyenne, Wyo.; Debra MURPHY, Ft. Wayne; two brothers, William E. [DAVIS], Topeka, Kan., and Clarence “Gene” [DAVIS], Kokomo, and fifteen grandchildren.  Preceding in death were two brothers and one sister.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev. Lowell BURRUS officiating.  Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Friday.  Memorials may be made to the Olive Branch Church of god building fund.

 

Charles Albright

Charles ALBRIGHT, 54, of 108 S. Third St., Plymouth, died at 9:45 a.m. today at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital, Plymouth.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Thursday, April 29, 1993

 

Charles D. Albright

Sept. 9, 1938 - April 28, 1993

Charles Douglas “Doug” ALBRIGHT, 54, 108 S. 3rd St., Plymouth, died at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital, Plymouth.  He had been ill since September.

He was born in Shoals to Marvin and Daisy VOGEL ALBRIGHT.  He lived most of his life in Marshall County.  On Dec. 1, 1982 in Plymouth he married Patricia Ann CORWIN, who survives.  He was a memberr of the U.S. Marine Corps and worked as a journeyman pressman machinist.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Michael Todd (Deidre Ann) COOKSEY, Akron; a son, Steve [ALBRIGHT], Plymouth; a sister, Suzanne ALBRIGHT, Valparaiso; two brothers, Mark [ALBRIGHT], Plymouth, and Greg [ALBRIGHT], Cincinnati, Ohio; a step-mother, Mary Jane ALBRIGHT, Plymouth; two nieces; two nephews; a great-niece, and a great-nephew.

Memorial services will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at Grossman Funeral Home, Plymouth, with Pastor Jeff NIXA officiating.  Friends may call from 5-9  p.m. Thursday.  Memorials may be made to the Marshall County Cancer Fund.

 

Margie Dell

Oct. 12, 1900 - April 28, 1993

Margie DELL, 92, died at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Millers Merry Manor, Peru.

She was born in Coffeyville, Kan., to William Jefferson and Mary Ellen FIELDING MIKAL.  On March 5, 1921 she married Richard David JONES, who died in 1947.  On June 4, 1950 she married Ira DELL, who died in 1981.  She was a member of the Nazarene Church.

Surviving are two step-sons, Robert [DELL], Rochester, and Leo [DELL], Marion; a step-daughter, Ruth NELSON, Fresno, Calif.; nieces and nephews; seven step-grandchildren and sisteen step-great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were three sisters.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Nazarene Church with Pastor Ron SHANER officiating.  Burial will be in the Westlawn Cemetery, Denver.  Friends may call after 9 a.m. Friday.  Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru, is in charge of arrangements.

 

Friday, April 30, 1993

 

Barbara A. Winenger

[Barbara A. WINENGER], 50, of 326 Weidner Ave., Argos, died at 7 a.m. today at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Harold J. Smith

June 13, 1916 - April 28, 1993

Harold J. SMITH, 76, 201 Prairie Ave., Mishawaka, died at 7:12 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Hospital.

He was born in Rochester to Jesse and Harriet McCLURE SMITH.  On July 5, 1941, in Bourbon, he married Virginia M. FUNK, who survives.  He worked as an automotive electrician and was a member of the National Rifle Association.

There is no service or visitation scheduled.  Burial will be in the Riverview Crematory, South Bend.

 

Gayle L. Donaldson

April 21, 1915 - April 29, 1993

Gayle L. DONALDSON, 78, Rt. 3, Peru, died at 5:12 p.m. Thursday at Dukes Hospital.

She was born in Miami County to Grover M. and Jessie ALSPACH DEWALD.  On April 29, 1939 at the First Brethren Church, Mexico, she married James L. DONALDSON who died Feb. 20, 1990.  She was a member of the House of Faith.

Surviving are two sons, Daniel J. [DONALDSON], Denver; John D. [DONALDSON], Peru; a daughter, Lana S. LINDE, Hamberg, Germany; and five grandchildren.  Linde will arrive Saturday.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Pastor Larry COOK officiating.  Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday.

 

Saturday, May 1, 1993

 

Barbara A. Winenger

April 24, 1942 - April 30, 1993

Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Argos United Methodist Church for Barbara Ann WINENGER, 51, of 326 Weidner Ave.,Argos.

The Revs. Richard LEUKE and Robert RICE and Pastor Jeff NIXA will officiate  Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and one hour prior to services Sunday.  Memorials may be made to the Marshall County Hospice.

Mrs. Winenger died of cancer at 6:45 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend.  She had been ill since July 1991.  She was born in Tippecanoe to Lloyd and Beulah RUFF HOOVER.  On June 28, 1959 in Argos she married James A. WINENGER, who survives.  She was a secretary for her husband at the office of Marshall Farmers Mutual Insurance Company for the last 14 years.  She was an organist for the Argos United Methodist Church where she was a member and a singer and piano player with the Marshall County Men of Music.  She was a former member of the Walnut Church of the Brethren.  She was a lifetime resident of Marshall County.

Surviving with her husband are three sons, John Alan [WINENGER], Anderson; David James [WINENGER], South Bend, and Robert Michael [WINENGER], Indianapolis; two grandchildren, Matt and Eric [WINENGER], both of South Bend; a sister, Mrs. Lloyd (Norma) WEAVER, Rochester, and nieces and nephews.  Preceding in death were her parents and a sister Phyllis Jean NEWCOMB.

Robert L. Parker

Nov. 24, 1921 - April 30, 1993

Robert L. PARKER, 71, Warsaw, died at 8:15 a.m. Friday following a two car accident at Indiana 13 and Old U.S. 31.

He was born in Claypool to Albert A. and Jessie SHOEMAKER PARKER.  On Sept. 10,1939 near Warsaw he married Clara L. SCHOOLEY, who survives.  He had lived in Warsaw for the last four years moving there from Carmel.  He was a salesman for J.R. Hahn Fastening Systems.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Patricia SMITH, Bremen, and Betty PRICE, Sarasota, Fla.; two sons, Jon [PARKER], Mentone, and Steve [PARKER], Indianapolis ten grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death was a daughter, Dixie BAILEY, a brother and a sister.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m Monday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Doug JOHNS officiating.  Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bourbon.  Friends may call from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday.  Memorials may be made to the Rozella Ford Golf Club.

 

Roy M. Baker

Feb. 12, 1916 - April 30, 1993

Roy M. BAKER, 77, of 610 Obispo St., Culver, died at 6 p.m. Friday at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital.

He was born in Pulaski County to Cecil and Mildred WARFIELD BAKER.  On Nov. 16, 1951 in Kewanna he married Loma F URBAN, who survives.  He was a retired machine operator at Bendix, South Bend.

Surviving with his wife are a son, Kenneth [BAKER], Rochester; two brothers, John [BAKER], Culver; Dean [BAKER], Phoenix, Ariz.; a sister, Hazel [BAKER], Elkhart, and two grandchildren.  A brother preceded in death.

Services were at 1 p.m. today at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with Rev. Keith SMITLEY officiating.  Burial was in Kewanna Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

 

Ruth L. Eads

Jan. 18, 1915 - May 1, 1993

Ruth L. EADS, 78, of 5161 W. 475 N., Rochestr, died at 8:22 a.m. Saturday at Logansport Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Howard County to Samuel and Eva ZIMMERMAN NEWTON.  On Feb. 24, 1934 in Kokomo she married William D. EADS.  In 1978 she retired from Hart Schaffner and Marx.  She was a member of Jordan Baptist Church, Argos.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Barbara BRYANT, Rochester; Mrs. William (Jane Ann) EMMERT, Noblesville; two sons, William J. [EADS], Rochester; Richard “Rick” [EADS], Nyona Lake, seven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren and two sisters, Betty THURSTON and Emma Jean ATKINSON, both of Kokomo.  Preceding in death were three brothers, Bob, Everett and Joseph [NEWTON]; five half-brothers; one half-sister and one grandchild.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester with the Rev. Arley MITCHUM officiating.  Burial will be in the Richland Center Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 Monday and after 9 a.m. Tuesday.  Memorials may be made to the Jordan Baptist Church.

Dr. Steven A. Musselman

Dr. Steven A. MUSSELMAN, 44, Rt. 1, Twelve Mile, died at 10:14 p.m. Sunday at Logansport Memorial Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.

 

Tuesday, May 4, 1993

 

Dr. Steven A. Musselman

May 2, 1949 - May 2, 1993

Dr. Steven A. MUSSELMAN, 44, of Rt. 1, Twelve Mile, died at 10:14 p.m. Sunday at Logansport Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Logansport to Firman H. and Esther PEARSON MUSSELMAN.  In 1967 he graduated from South Caston High School and earned his medical degree from Indiana University Medical School in Indianapolis.  He practiced medicine at the Francesville Medical Center.  He was a member of the Yorktown Road Church of Christ in Logansport and the National Rifle Association.

Surviving are his mother, Esther [MUSSELMAN]; one aunt; three uncles and several cousins.  preceding in death was his father.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Chad BROCK officiating.  Burial will be in the Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Logansport.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday.

 

Lewis M. Chalkley

April 23, 1924 - May 3, 1993

Lewis M. CHALKLEY, 69, 5 Golden Hills, Peru, died at 2:50 a.m. Monday at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.

He was born in Peru to Lewis B. and Nellie PLEASANT CHALKLEY.  On April 7, 1948 he married Patricia A. BUTT who survives.  He was a 1950 graduate of Indiana University, a member of the I.U. Alumni Association, and a member of Beta Gamma Sigma fraternity.  He was a World War II Army veteran.  He was the stage manager of the Peru Circus City Festival from 1974-1990.  He retired as president of The American Trust Federal Savings Bank and its board of directors in 1990.  He served on the board of trustees of Dukes Memorial Hospital from 1963=1979.  He was a past president of Peru Rotary Club; a member of Peru-Miami Lodge #67 F&AM; treasurer of the Baptist Churches of Indiana; treasurer of the First Baptist Church of Peru; treasurer of the International Circus Hall of Fame; past director of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis; member of the Miami County YMCA Board of Directors; member of the Board of Directors of the Peru Chamber of Commerce from 1968-1971; and an active member of the United Way.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Gregory J. [CHALKLEY], Dallas, Texas; Roger S. [CHALKLEY], Plainfield, Ind.; two daughters, Curryanne HOSTETLER, LaGrange, Ill.; Jan COLIP, Downers Grove, Ill.; a sister, Marian BRAUNELLER, Peru and six grandchildren.  Preceding in death were a son, Jeff [CHALKLEY] in 1959 and two sisters.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church, Peru, with Dr. James HARDIN and the Rev. Ronald L. KERR presiding.  Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery.  Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, Peru.  Memorials may be made to the International Circus Hall of Fame and the Art Collection Advisory Board of Peru High School.

Wednesday, May 5, 1993

 

Elizabeth E. Fitzsimons

Nov. 8, 1912 - May 4, 1993

Elizabeth Ellen FITZSIMONS, 80, of Twelve Mile died at 10:03 p.m. Tuesday at Dukes Continuing Care Center.

She was born in Greencastle to Edgar C. and Sarah S. DAVIS BLAYDES.  On Sept. 30, 1933 in Danville, she married Glen FITZSIMONS, who died on Nov. 28, 1976.  She retired from Sherrill Corp., Mexico.  She was a member of Corinth Brethren Church, Twelve Mile.

Surviving are a brother, Kenneth L. BLAYDES, Bainbridge; and two sisters, Alice McFARLAND, Roachdale, and Mary QUINETTE, Greencastle.  Preceding in death were a brother, Richard [BLAYDES], and a sister, Rebecca ALTMAN.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the MaClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Bill BRADY officiating and at 3:30 p.m. Friday at the Roachdale Christian Church, Roachdale, with the Rev. Glen McFARLAND officiating.  Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Thursday at the McClain Funeral Home and from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday at the Roachdale Christian Church.  Burial will be in the Roachdale Cemetery.

 

Sarah J. Oden

Dec. 30, 1948 - May 5, 1993

Sarah J. ODEN, 44, Rt. 5, Box 248 (Tiosa), Rochester, died at 2 a.m. today at her residence.  She had been ill for a year.

She was born in Pulaski County to Harvey and Edith CAPPIS BAUGH.  She lived most of her life in Fulton County.  On Feb. 6, 1965 in Rochester she married Fred A. ODEN Sr., who survives.  She worked as a mobile home escort with Fairmont Homes for 17 years and with Patriot Homes for the past three years.  She was a member of the Indiana Blacksmith’s Association.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Mrs. Allen (Kimberly) BENDER, Rochester; a son, Fred A. ODEN, Jr., Peru; five grandchildren; her mother, Edith BAUGH, Waldron, Ark.; five brothers, Vaughn BAUGH, Talma; Donald BAUGH, Winamac; Harvey Dean BAUGH, North Judson; John BAUGH, Oklahoma; Sylvester BAUGH, Arkansas; two half-sisters, Mrs. Helen MARTIN,Waldron, Ark.; Miss Dollie CLARK, Illinois; and three half-brothers, Henry CLARK, Delevan, Wis.; Frank CLARK, Marble Falls, Texas; and Billy DORCH, Chicago.  Preceding in death were her father and a granddaughter, Destiny DUFF.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Rod RUBERG officiating.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and after noon on Friday.  Burial will be in the Citizens Cemetery, Rochester.

Joseph A. Reith

Mar. 1, 1900 - May 5, 1993

Joseph A. REITH, 93, of 1701 Madison St., died at 7:10 a.m. today at the Rochester Health Care Center.

He was born in Washington, D.C. to William F. and Margaret BERNADETTE REITH.  On June 6, 1974 in Sebring, Fla., he married Ethel W. BROUYETTE, who survives.  He resided in Rochester for the past three years.  He was a member of the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union, Local No. 5 for 50 years.  He worked in the White House during the Truman administration.

Surviving with his wife are two step-daughters, Nancy and Earl VANCE, Rochester; Sallie and DeWayne BROACH, Hamburg, Ark.; two step-sons, Paul “Sonny” and Kay BROUYETTE, Akron; Fred and Sally BROUYETTE, Rochester; fifteen step-grandchildren and nine step-great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were a brother, William F. REITH; one step-grandchild, Jay VANCE; and one step-daughter, Susan BREWER.

There will be no services or visitation.  He has been cremated.  Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements.

 

Thursday, May 6, 1993

 

Mary Jane Sweares

Jan. 19, 1910 - May 4, 1993

Mary Jane SWEARES, 83, 515 Bryan Ave., Wabash, died at 11:15 p.m. Tuesday at Wabash County Hospital.

The last of 16 children, she was born in Wabash to Richard and Mary Ann          Van DYNE FRENCH.  She was a member of Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church, Wabash, and attended the St. Matthews United Church of Christ, Wabash.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. David (Shirley) GACKENHEIMER, Rochester; Mrs. Ronald (Sandra) PICKLE, Wabash; Mrs. Billy (Sharon) BOWLING, Wabash; eleven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Manchester Avenue Chapel with the Rev. Ken SEIFFERT officiating.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Home, 1177 Manchester Ave., Wabash.  Burial will be in the Friend Cemetery, Wabash.

 

Verna M. Ford

May 13, 1920 - May 5, 1993

Verna M. FORD, 72, Rt. 5, Box 352, Rochester, died at 4:10 p.m. Wednesday in her home.  She had been ill for several years.

She was born in Kokomo to Ortis and Frances PAYNE COOK.  On Oct. 13, 1952 in Jonesboro, Ark. she married Burl FORD who survives.  She moved from Kokomo to Rochester in 1970.  She worked at Kokomo Lithograph until 1975.

Surviving with her husband are two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy HIBBS, Poplar Bluff, Mo., and Rebecca ROBINSON, Kokomo.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Citizens Cemetery, Rochester.  Friends may call after 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Richard G. Tullis

Aug. 28, 1924 - May 6, 1993

Richard Gene TULLIS, 68, Columbia and Main (P.O. Box 4), Macy, died at 4:28 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.  He had been a patient since May 1.

He was born in Battle Creek, Mich. to V.C. and Martha SHEDD TULLIS.  He lived in Rochester for two years prior to living in Macy where he resided 18 years.  On Dec. 21, 1944 in Rochester he married Wilma Jean WILLARD who survives.  At age 62 he retired from Caston School, where he had been a custodian.  He was a World War II Sea Bee in Alaska.  He was a member of the Baptist Church in Peru

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mary Nadine TULLIS, Albany, New York; a son, Bernard Eugene TULLIS, Calif.; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one sister, Maredene KASSNER, Whitehall, Mich.; and one brother, Clifford Neal TULLIS, Whitehall, Mich.  Preceding in death was a brother, Charles D. [TULLIS].

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. John B. MURDOCH officiating.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saurday.  Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

 

Friday, May 7, 1993 to Saturday, May 8, 1993

 

[no obits]

 

Monday, May 10, 1993

 

Cecelia Schuetzenhofer

June 16, 1921 - May 8, 1993

Cecilia SCHUETZENHOFER, 71, of Rt. 2, 650 E. 548 N.. (Athens Road), Rochester, died at 5:27 p.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital.  She had been in failing health for several months.

She was born in Yogoslavia to Frank and Mary SCHERMAUL SACHER.  On Feb. 5, 1939 in Yugoslavia she married Joseph SCHUETZENHOFER who survives.  She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Surviving with her husband are two sisters, Teresa CMALAK, Toronto, Canada; Mrs. Joseph (Anna) ZALKE, Milwaukee, Wis.; two brothers, Tony SACHER, Milwaukee, Wis.; Frank SACHER, Europe and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Frank KILCLINE officiating.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Monday at Hartzler Funeral home.  A prayer service will follow visitation at 8 p.m.  Memorials may be made to the church or Masses.

Tuesday, May 11, 1993

 

Clio W. Kidwell

June 19, 1930 - May 9, 1993

Clio W. KIDWELL, 62, Rt. 1, Macy, died at 7:38 p.m. Sunday in his home.

He was born in Tompkinsville, Ky., to Benton M. and Nora H. HAGAN KIDWELL.  On Dec. 9, 1988 he married Linda FRY, who survives.  He retired in 1986 from Cabot as an inspector.  He was a member of the House of Faith, in Mexico.

Surviving with his wife are a son, Stephen [KIDWELL], Cutler; two daughters, Pamela ISAAC, Kokomo; Cindy DUNMOYER, Kokomo; a brother, Kenny [KIDWELL], Russiaville; a sister, Beulah M. GRAVES, Tompkinsville, Ky.; five grandchildren, Derek and Kris KIDWELL, Cutler, Banjamin and Ashleigh ISAAC, Kokomo; Angie DUNMOYER, Muncie; and one great-grandson, Jeffery DUNMOYER, Muncie.  Preceding in death were two brothers, Buford and Bedford [KIDWELL].

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at France-Wilson Colonial Mortuary, Kokomo, with the Revs. Pat KLINE and Larry COOK officiating.  Burial will be in the Albright Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday.

 

Lawrence E. Kindig

Jan. 15, 1906 - May 10, 1993

Lawrence E. KINDIG, 87, 1738 South County Road 550 West, Warsaw, died at  9:45 p.m. Monday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.  He had been in failing health for two years.

He was born in Akron to Estil L. and Bessie CLEMONS KINDIG.  On Nov. 29, 1929 he married Bernice M. SLAGLE, who died in 1986.  He retired from the Kosciusko County Highway Department.  He was a past member of the Conservation Club and Eagles Lodge.

Surviving are two daughers, Mrs. Everett (Betty) YOUNG, Warsaw; Mrs. Dale (Colleen) SENSIBAUGH, Culver; two sons, Dick [KINDIG], Mentone, Bill [KINDIG], Marion; two sisters, Bernice FENSTERMACHER, Rochester; Prentha JOHNSON, Mentone; two brothers, Leon [KINDIG], Akron; Lester [KINDIG], Mentone; ten grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were a son, a sister and two great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Marvin LOWMAN officiating.  Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday.

William T. Brown

Mar. 29, 1928 - May 10, 1993

William T. “Bill” BROWN, 65, 181 N. Elkhart Ave., Elkhart, died at 11:15 p.m. Monday at the Veterans Medical Center, Fort Wayne following an extended illness.

He was born in Bristol to Thomas T. and Mabel WEAVER BROWN.  His former wife, Marian (SUES) RHEINHEIMER, survives.  He was a taxi driver for 10 years with Ace Cab Lines.  He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Merchant Marine.  He was a social member of the Knighs of Columbus and a member of the Elkhart Disabled American Veterans.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Cynthia) LEWIN, Portsmouth, Va.; Mrs. Troy (Connie) WILLIAMS, Topeka, Kan.; a son, Patrick [BROWN], Ligonier; seven grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Lloyd ADLEY, Rochester and a brother, Owen [BROWN], Aurora, Ill.  Preceding in death were three brothers.

There will be no visitation or services.  He has been cremated.  Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Homes, Elkhart, is in charge of arrangements.  Memorials may be made to a charity of ones choice.

 

Wednesday, May 12,1993

 

E. Lee Bazini

Mar. 28, 1937 - May 12, 1993

E. Lee BAZINI, 56, 104 Harvard St., Mentone, died unexpectedly on Tuesday at his lake home, 12005 Ogden Point Rd., Syracuse.

He was born in Zacapa, Guatemala to Edward and Elena ZEA BAZINI.  On June 6, 1959 in Plymouth he married Rosemary STONE, who survives.  He moved to the Mentone area in 1962.  He was affiliated with the Pierceton Masonic Lodge, Kosciusko County Shrine and Minibikers Patrol, Fort Wayne Scottish Rite, Mentone United Methodist Church, Mentone Lions Club, Indiana Bar Associationa and Kosciusko County Bar Association.  He was a graduate of Bethel College, Mishawaka.  He received his M.A. from St. Francis, Fort Wayne, and his law degree from Valparaiso University.  He taught school for nine years in Kosciusko County, two years at North Webster and seven years at Tippecanoe Valley.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. David (Christine) SANDS, Biggsville, Ill.; Mrs. Thomas (Teresa) BREADING, Warsaw; a son, Jim BAZINI, Plymouth; four granddaughters; three sisters, Argelia ALPANA, Celia OLIVA, Raquel DeLEON, all of Guatemala; and two brothers, Dr. Solomon BAZINI, Northville, Mich. and Moises BAZINI, Guatemala.  Preceding in death were his parents.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Mentone United Methodist Church with the Rev. Cathy JOHNS officiating.  A private interment will be in the Mentone Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Thursday at the King Memorial Home, Mentone.  Memorials may be made to the Shrine Hospital of Chicago.  Envelopes are available at the King Memorial Home.

 

Lela B. Sanford

Lela Beatrice SANFORD, 92, formerly of Denver and Mexico, died Tuesday at the Crestview Nursing Home, Crestview, Fla.

Arrangements are pending with McClain Funeral Home, Denver.

Pauline Garver

Feb. 13, 1905 - May 11, 1993

Pauline GARVER, 88, formerly 1514 Madison St., Rochester, died Tuesday at Chase=Center Nursing Home, Logansport. She was born in Pulaski County to John and Ella WATTS BAGWELL.  On Feb. 20, 1924 in Winamac she married Clarence J. GARVER who died May 28, 1983.

Surviving are two sons, Ralph [GARVER], Logansport; Paul [GARVER], Custer, Mont.; ten grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were two sons, a grandson, a great-grandson, two sisters and three brothers.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church with the Rev. Keith SMITLEY and Ralph GARVER officiating.  Burial will be in the Bruce Lake Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna and after 1 p.m. Friday at the church.

 

Thursday, May 13, 1993

 

Lela B. Sanford

July 25, 1900 - May 11, 1993

Lela Beatrice SANFORD, 92, formerly of Denver and Mexico died at 10:50 p.m. Tuesday at the Crestview Nursing Home, Crestview, Fla.

She was born in Kokomo to Daniel J. and Mary F. SMITH.  She married Daniel R. SMITH who died in 1938.  In 1946 she married Jesse J. SANFORD, who died in 1954.  She was a homemaker and retired farmer.  She was a member of the Mexico United Methodist Church.

Surviving are a daughter, Barbara Ellen McCRACKEN, Crestview, Fla.; twelve grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were two sons, Thurman Charles SMITH and Richard Lee SMITH; a sister, Gladys M. SMITH and a brother, William B. SMITH.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Revs. David OVERMYER and Russell DAWSON officiating.  Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Saturday.

 

Willie L. Tripaldi

Sept. 12, 1944 - May 12, 1993

Willie Lee TRIPALDI, 48, 4731 West Boicourt, Rt. 4, Rochester, died at 7:11 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Rochester to William P. and H. Irene HERRELL TRIPALDI.  He worked at Rochester Homes for 19 years.

Surviving are his mother, Rochester; his fiancee and her two sons, Kathy, Lloyd and Tom HERRELL, Rochester; two sisters, Paula TRIPALDI, Rochester; Mrs. Pat (Cathy) DiBENEDETTO, Yonkers, N.Y.; one niece and two nephews.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester with the Rev. Douglas H. BARBER officiating.  Burial will be in the Leiters Ford I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday.

Friday, May 14, 1993

 

C. Vernon Mathias

Nov. 27, 1922 - May 14, 1993

C. Vernon MATHIAS, 70, Rt. 1, Box 269, Co. Rd. 1500 North, Akron, died at 12:43 a.m. today at St. Joseph Hospital, Kokomo. He had been ill for 1 1/2 years and a patient at St. Joseph since March.

He was born in Miami County to John and Belva LOCKWOOD MATHIAS.  He lived most of his life in Miami County.  He was a 1941 graduate of Deedsville High School and a World War II veteran of the European Theater.  On Oct. 17, 1954 in Macy he married Lovie A. BOWEN, who survives.  A retired farmer, he had driven a North Miami school bus for 27 years.  He was a member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church.

Surviving with his wife are a sister, Mrs. Berne (Mildred) JONES, Akron; and two brothers, J.E. “Bud” [MATHIAS], Peru and Dean M. [MATHIAS], Roann.  Preceding in death was a sister, Cleo DePUE.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron with the Rev. Stanley WEISS officiating.  Burial will be in the Omega Cemetery, Akron.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Saturday and after noon Sunday.  Memorials may be made to the Omega Cemetery Association.

 

Saturday, May 15, 1993

 

Kent W. Boyd

June 19, 1949 - May 14, 1993

Kent W. BOYD, 43, of 516 East 11th St., died unexpectedly of natural causes at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Woodlawn Hospital Emergency room.

He was born in Plymouth to Orin K. and Betty ALTHEIDE BOYD.  He lived his entire life in Fulton County.  On June 30, 1969 in Rochester he married Lorna L. LOWERY.  On June 27, 1987 in Rochester he married Patricia WHITE, who survives.  For the last 26 years he was an employee at Dean Foods.  He was a member of the LeRoy Shelton American Legion Post, Fraternal Order of Eages and the National Rifle Association.  He was a volunteer fireman with the Rochester Fire Department for many years.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Mike (Della) MONTEL, Akron; a son Alex ad Alex’s wife Deborah [BOYD], Warsaw; two step-daughters, Mrs. Earl (Rhonda) MILLER and Cathy HOGE, both of Rochester; two step-sons, Bruce MAYHEW, Rochester, ands Michael HERRELL, wife Kim, Kewanna; two grandchildren, Kristin BOYD, Warsaw, and Brittany A. HERRELL, Kewanna; three brothers, Kenneth and Keith [BOYD], both of Rochester, and Karl [BOYD], Lakeville; and nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Brian SEWELL officiating.  Burial will be in the Richland Center Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday and after 9 a.m. Tuesday.

Monday, May 17, 1993

 

Arlene Miller

Arlene MILLER, 84, OF 514 N. Michigan died at 7:25 p.m. Saturday at the Life Care Center, Rochester.

Services are tentatively at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

 

Mary M. McPheron

Jan. 7, 1902 - May 16, 1993

Mary Marie McPHERON, 91, formerly of Akron, Macy, and 410 North St., Rockford, Ohio, died at 6:40 p.m. Sunday at Van Crest Nursing Home, Van Wert, Ohio.

She was born near Deedsville to Arthur and Laura MURPHY WARD.  She lived in the Pleasant Hill community for 45 years.  She taught school in the one-room Pleasant Hill School.  She was a residet of Rockford, Ohio for 24 years.  She spent winters in Bradenton, Florida.  On March 4, 1922 she married Ross FLOYD who died in 1952.  On Jan. 26, 1953 she married George W. BOOKS who died in 1968.  On March 22, 1969 she married John E. McPHERON who died Sept. 1, 1986.  She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Rockford, Ohio.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Marcella) LATTA, peru; Mrs. Gerald (Barbara) DePOY, Rochester; a son, Glen FLOYD, DeBary, Fla.; several step-children; eight grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Ruth MILLS, Fort Wayne; two half-brothers, Robert E. WARD, Raleigh, N.C., and Albert J. WARD, Banning, Calif.  Preceding in death were two brothers, her infant twin, Merle [WARD];  Dr. James WARD; and a half-brother, Walter WARD.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron with Evangelist Lyn SHUCHARDT officiating.  Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery.  Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 2 p.m Wednesday.  Memorials may be made to the Akron Cemetery or the Heart Fund.

 

Edith K. Berger

April 29, 1911 - May 16, 1993

Edith Kathryn BERGER, 82, of 8708 18th B Rd. Argos, died at 1:08 p.m. Sunday at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital, Plymouth.

She was born in LaGrange County to Eli and Etta PLANK YODER.  On  Sept. 18, 1937 in Mishawaka she married Griffin “Jack” BERGER who died Nov. 18, 1986.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Sam (Carol) MADONNA, Plymouth; Mrs. Richard (Joyce) KOLAR, Argos; Mrs. Esther SHEEKS, Rochester; Mrs. Arthur (Jean) ESKRIDGE, ADdison, Ill.; a son David BERGER, Argos; eleven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were a grandson, five sisters and three brothers.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday with Elder Robert RETTINGER officiating.  Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Marvin K. Emmons

Oct. 29, 1923 - May 13, 1993

Marvin Keith EMMONS, 69, of Rt. 3, State Road 23, Walkerton died at 4:50 p.m. Thursday at Countyside Place Nursing Home, Knox.  He had een ill for the past two months.

He was born in Leiters Ford to William and Grace RIESH EMMONS.  He lived in Walkerton for 43 years.  On May 28, 1950 at Koontz Lake he married Kathryn AWALD who survives.  He was an Army veteran of World War II, member of Walkerton Masonic Lodge 619, Scottish Rite Valley of South Bend, and Plymouth Loyal Order of Moose.

Surviving with his wife are a son, Kenneth [EMMONS], Walkerton; a granddaugher and a sister, Medrith SNYDER, South Bend.

Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday at Rannells Funeral Home Hamet Chapel with the Rev. Gerald ALLEN officiating.  Burial was in the Grovertown Cemetery.  Masonic services were at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Rannels Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel.

 

Steven S. Martin

Oct. 17, 1957 - May 14, 1993

Steven Scott MARTIN, 35, of 5434 Foxway, Indianapolis, died at 4:15 p.m. Friday at Greenbriar Nursing Home, Indianapolis.

He was born in Kokomo to Robert and Wilma SMITH MARTIN who both survive.  He was formerly employed by Dan Young Chevrolet and Lockhart Cadillac in Indianapolis.  He was a 1976 graduate of Haworth High School.  He was a member of Cadillac Crest Club.

Surviving with his parents are a sister, Teresa SONGER, Sarasota, Fla., and two brothers, Gary [MARTIN], Logansport, and Ronald L. [MARTIN] of Indianapolis.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Ellers Mortuary Main Street Chapel, Kokomo.  Burial will be in the Albright Cemetery.  Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. at Ellers Mortuary Main Street Chapel, Kokomo.  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

 

Joe D. Heckathorn

July 11, 1903 - May 15, 1993

Joe D. HECKATHORN, 89, of Rt. 1, Denver, died at 12:52 p.m. Saturday at Dukes Hospital, Peru.

He was born in Fulton County to Milton and Josephine YIKE HECKATHORN.  On June 19, 1930 at Mexico he married Mabel BLACK who survives.  He was a retired farmer and livestock hauler.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Judy DRISCOLL, Rt. 3, Peru, a son, Don [HECKATHORN], Rt. 1, Denver, and three sisters, Ida IDDINGS, Peru, Clarabelle TOWNSEND, Peru, and Eileen COLLINS, Roswell, New Mexico, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were three sisters and two brothers.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at McClain Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim NAFF officiating.  Burial will be in the Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Logansport.  Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Monday.

Tuesday, May 18, 1993

 

Arline L. Miller

July 27, 1908 - May 15, 1993

Arline Luella MILLER, 84, 514 N. Michigan St., Argos, died at 7:25 p.m. Saturday at Life Care Center of Rochester.

Born in Culver to Harley T. and Clara KROUSE DAWSON, she was a lifetime resident of Argos and a 1926 graduate of Argos High School.  On Aug. 31, 1929 she married Dr. Robert Bliss MILLER who died April 30, 1945.  She received her bachelors degree in education from Manchester College in 1949 and a masters degree in education from Ball State University in 1964.  She taught in the Green Township schools, and for 24 years in the Argos schools.  She was a member of Argos United Methodist Church, Marshall County Retired Teachers Association, Indiana State Retired Teachers Association, National Retired Teachers Association, and a former member of the Argos Order of the Eastern Star and Argos Progress Club.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Barbara K.) BARRIX, Covington,  La.; a son, Thomas R. [MILLER], Salisbury, N.C.; five grandsons and three great-grandchildren; and a brother, Clifford DAWSON, Whispering Pines, N.C.

Services wil be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Dr. Donald C. LACY officiating.  Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos.  Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday.

 

Kathleen C. Schall

July 17, 1922 - May 7, 1993

Kathleen C. SCHALL, 70, died May 7 at her home in Arlington, Va.

She was a 1940 graduate of Rochester High School.  She was involved in the fine arts for many years in the Arlington and Washington, D.C. area.  She served in the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II.

Services were delayed until May 15 to await the arrival of her daughter, Janet RENO from Bulgaria, and her son, Mark SCHALL from Cambodia.  Other relatives present were her father, Lowell CANN, Rochester; granddaughter and husband, Rachael and Robert TROSKY; an uncle, Wesley ANDERSON of Toledo, Ohio; cousins, Jack, Elva and Claudia Jean of Miami, Fla.

Graveside services were conducted by the U.S. Marine Corps.  Janet and Ray RENO and Mark SCHALL delivered eulogies.  Following the services, friends and relatives were invited to the residence for a celeratio of her life

Wednesday, May 19, 1993

 

Elvin C. Gropp

May 10, 1920 - May 14, 1993

Elvin C. “Al” GROPP, 73, founder of Gropp’s Famous Fish restaurants, died Friday in his Hudson home after a long illness.

He was born in Mishawaka to John and Lydia BROWN GROPP.  He became a pilot at age 16 and flew a B24 Liberator for the U.S. Army during World War II, earning the Distinguished Flying Cross and several other air medals.

He remained an avid aviator all his life.  He owned a Stinson and a Navion aircraft and was a colonel in the Confederate Air Force.  He was one of the original investors in the Kendallvile crop-dusting company, Sky-Tractors.  He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, LaGrance, Elks Lodge of Kendallville, and the LaGrange American Legion Post 215.

On April 14, 1948 in Walkerton he married Mildred “Millie” HATH who survives.  She developed the Gropps fish recipe.  Today there are several Gropp’s restaurants in Indiana.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Catherine GROPP, Rochester, Mrs. David (Ruth) SINGLETON, Wolcottville, a son, Mark GROPP, Angola; eight grandchildren; three sisters, Ruth WOLFORD, South Bend, Ilene BRESSLER, Edwardsville, Mich., Vera Fay [GROPP], Mishawaka; three brothers, Wesley and Roger [GROPP], Mishawaka, and Bernard [GROPP], Osceola.

Services were Monday in St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church in Hudson, with the Rev. Conrad SCHWEIBOLD officiating.  Graveside military services and burial were in Wright Cemetery, Stroh.  Memorials may be made in the form of Masses to St. Josep Church, Rochester.

 

Robert D. Warner

May 10, 1933 - May 18, 1993

Robert Dewey WARNER, 60, 4917 Boicourt Dr., Rochester, died at 9:54 p.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital.  He had been in failing health for three years.

He was born in Claypool to Lawrence and Alice CUNNINGHAM WARNER.  He lived most of his life in Claypool except the last three years he lived in Rochester.  On Aug. 25, 1951 in Claypool he married Loretta E. RAMSEY who survives.  He was a supervisor for Country Fiberglass and the LaSuer Co., both of Claypool.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Lewis (Debra) CANBY, Claypool, Mrs. Tommy (Roberta) HATFIELD, Akron, Mrs. David (Katherine) RAILSBACK, Akron; two sons, Jerry H. [WARNER], Warsaw, Robert D. [WARNER], Pierceton; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Marie STARKE, Silver Lake, Mrs. Roger (Betty) BUYER, Silver Lake; and two brothers, John [WARNER], Anderson, and Eugene [WARNER], Claypool.

Private family services are being arranged with Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron.

Thursday, May 20, 1993

 

Norman W. Foley

Oct. 21, 1942 - May 19, 1993

Norman W. FOLEY, 50, died at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday at his home at Box 3233, 550 West, Warsaw.

He was born in German, Ky. to Lemuel E. and Cora MUSIC FOLEY.  On Sept. 10, 1962 in Prestonsburg, Ky., he married Julie ADAMS who survives.  He had worked at the Dalton Foundry.

Surviving with his wife are a step-mother, Osie FOLEY, Prestonsburg, Ky.; four daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Crystal) KUNCE, Warsaw, Mrs. Rick (Sharon) JACKSON, Rochester, Mrs. Jeffery (Karen) KUHN, Burket, Mrs. Juanita DURIK, Warsaw; three grandchildren; six sisters, Ellen KUHN, Warsaw, Dorothy CRUM, White Lake, Mich., Willa Dean FOLEY and Phyllis CRIDER, both of Prestonsburg, Ky., Lula Jane BURKET, Pierceton, Rose Carol BIES, Ypsilanti, Mich.; five half-sisters, Wilma FOLEY, Brenda HARRIS, and Glenda FOLEY, all of Prestonsburg, Kyl., Judy BLAIR and Mary PICKLESIMES, both of Atlanta, Ga.

Services will be at 11:30 a.m.  Saturday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Marvin LOWMAN officiating.  Burial will be in Palestine.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday.

 

Oren K. Ringle

Nov. 25, 1903 - May 19, 1993

Oren K. “O.K.” RINGLE, 89, 14139 18th B. Road, Argos, died Wednesday of injuries susffered in an automobile-train accident at the railroad crossing on Muckshaw Road near Indiana 10.

He was born in Bremen to Henry and Josephine WILLIAMS RINGLE and was a lifetime resident of Marshall County.  On Aug. 23, 1927 in [North Liberty], he married Inez N. BARE, who survives.  He was a retired farmer and a member of rhe Poplar Grove United Methodist Church.

Surviving with his wife are a son, Gary O. [RINGLE], Argos; five grandchildren, Ron and John KLINE, Argos, Kevin KLINE, Columbia City, Karen DECKER, Rochester, John RINGLE, Rochester; eleven great-grandchildren; a sister, Leona McCLUNE, Argos; a brother, Cleo RINGLE, Culver, and a son-in-law, Trenson KLINE, Argos.  Preceding in death was a daughter, Mary Louise KLINE, Jan. 5, 1991.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Keith SMITLEY officiating.  Burial will be in the Poplar Grove Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saturday.

Dorothy L. Coons

Sept. 30, 1908 - May 19, 1993

Dorothy L. COONS, 84, 501 Penn. Ave., Plymouth, died at 12:40 a.m. Wednesday at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth.

She was born in Wawaka to Frank and Ocie FRANK McCLOSKEY.  On June 12, 1926 she marrid George Clyde COOK who died mar. l23, 1961.  On May 26, 1973 she married Ralph P. COONS, who survives.  She was a member of the First United Church of Christ.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Joyce ROSEBERRY, Walkerton; three sons, Dick [COONS], Plymouth, Fred [COONS], Grovertown, Donald [COONS], Rochester; three step-children, Linda KULKYNSKI, Angola, Brenda FULLER, Pennsylvania, Greg COONS, Elkhart; twenty-five grandchildren and thirty-one great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were a daughter, Helen LANE and a son, G. Edward COOK.

A private family service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Van Gilder Funeral Home with the Rev. Ron LIECHTY officiating.  Burial will be in the Memorial Gardens Cemetery.  There is no visitation.  Memorials may be made to the First Church of Christ.

 

Friday, May 21, 1993

 

Joann E. Miller

Jan. 23, 1937 - May 20, 1993

Joann E. MILLER, 56, Rt. 2, Macy, died at 3:54 p.m. Thursday at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.

She was born in Atco, N.J., to Elmer L. and Bertha E. RANKIN FALLSTICK.  A 1955 graduate of Deedsville High School, she worked at Standard Fusee Corp., Peru, and was a member of the Macy United Methodist Church and the Rochester chapter of Women of the Moose.

Surviving are two brothers, Charles H. FALLSTICK, Peru, and Kenneth J. FALLSTICK, Freeland, Mich.

There will be no service or visitation.  Burial will be in the Deedsville I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Arrangements have been made by McClain Funeral Home in Denver.  Memorials may be made to the Miami County Heart Association.

 

Saturday, May 22, 1993

 

[no obits]

Monday, May 24, 1993

 

Fannie Burns

Fannie BURNS, 62, 414 W. Second St., Rochesrter, died at 5:45 p.m. Saturday at Rochester Health Care Center.

She was born in Prestonsburg, Ky., to Ben and Rennie CONLEY ROSE.  In 1945 in Prestonsburg, she married Warren OUSLEY, who died in 1978.  On Dec. 6, 1955, in Mexico, she married Ivan R. “Junior” BURNS, who died Sept. 26, 1989.  She lived in Rochester 30 years, coming from Willard, Ohio.  She had worked at Rochester Metal Products and Rochester Nursing Home.  She was a member of the Baptist Church, Packerton.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Steven L. (Renee) COX, Summitville; six sons, Warren OUSLEY Jr., Bennie R OUSLEY, Jessie G. OUSLEY, Timothy OUSLEY, all of Rochester, Jimmie D OUSLEY, Indianapolis, Jeffery L. BURNS, Rochester; three step-children, Mrs. Eddie (Judy) HARTUP, Pierceton, Miss Carol BURNS, North Webster, Jim BURNS, Mentone; twenty-four grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; a sister, Molly WRIGHT, Packerton; a brother, Bennie ROSE, Prestonsburg, Ky.  Preceding in death was a son, Tom OUSLEY.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.  Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Tuesday.

 

Charles W. Lynch

Feb. 2, 1912 - May 22, 1993

Charles Wayne LYNCH, 81, 1819 Hepler Dr., Warsaw, died at 1:15 p.m. Saturday at Mason Health Care Center, Warsaw.

He was born in Bourbon to Lloyd and Carrie MAGGART LYNCH.  He lived most of his life in the Claypool and Burket areas.  He lived in Warsaw for the past five years.  On Feb. 13, 1937 he married Mary E. IDLE, who survives.  He was a retired farmer and retired as a machinist at Clausings, Warsaw, after 28 years.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. John (Janice) FELDMAN and Mrs. David (Judy) FELDMAN, both of Akron; two sons, Terry [LYNCH], Leesburg, Richard [LYNCH], Claypool; one sister, Mary WEIR, Warsaw; two brothers, Paul [LYNCH], Florida, Kenneth [LYNCH], Wisconsin; eleven grandchildren and six great-grandchidren.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at DeLaugher-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, with Pastor Doug JOHNS officiating.  Burial will be in the Ulery Memorial Cemetery, Kosciusko County.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at the mortuary.  Memorials may be made to the Burket United Methodist Church.

Tuesday, May 25, 1993

 

Nelson L. Marks

Oct. 3, 1947 - May 24, 1993

Nelson L. MARKS, 45, 300 W. South St., Argos, died at 9:50 a.m. Monday at South Bend Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Battle Creek, Mich., to Glen A. and Dorothy BARRETT MARKS of Bremen.  They survive.  He was an army veteran of Vietnam, member of Plymouth VFW Post 1162, Argos American Legion Post, Marshall County Disabled American Veterans Chapter 42, Plymouth Moose Lodge No. 741 and of the Argos Izaak Walton League.  He did construction work for many years.

Surviving with his parents are two daughters, Laurie A. MARKS, Etna Green, Shannon J. MARKS, Argos; two sons, Rodney L. [MARKS], Rochester, Anthoni C. [MARKS], Rochester; one granddaughter; one sister, Marie S. HOLDERMAN, Bremen; and two brothers, Dale A. [MARKS], Bremen, and Lyle D. [MARKS], South Bend.  Preceding in death was a daughter, Kari M. [MARKS].

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Johnson Funeral Home, Plymouth with the Rev. Marlin DEBBAN officiating.  VFW Post 1162 will conduct graveside military rites.  Burial will be in the Plymouth Oak Hill Cemetery.  Friends may call at Johnson Funeral Home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday.  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

 

Wednesday, May 26, 1993

 

Luella Fifer

Nov. 11, 1905 - May 25, 1993

Luella FIFER, 87, died at 2:20 a.m. Tuesday at Lafayette Health Care Center after a three-year illness.

Born in Tippecanoe County near Romney to Alba and Emily MADDEN SUMMERS, she was a graduate of Romney High School and Lafayette Business College.  She was a secretary at Smith Hall at Purdue University prior to her marriage.  On Nov. 28, 1926 at Lafayette she married Walter J. FIFER, who died in 1976.  He was a retired farmer.  She was a member of St. Mary Cathedral, Lafayette, and the Randolf Homemaking Club.

Surviving are two daughters, Carol KERKHOFF, Romney, Barbara SWANK, Rochester, a son, Gordon [FIFER], Chatham, Ill., sixteen grandchildren, forty great-grandchildren, one great-reat-grandchild, two sisters, Evelyn WAPLES, Lafayette, Mabel VIRGIN, Linden, a brother, Bill SUMMERS, Melburne, Fla.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Mary Cathedra, Lafayette, with the Rev. Dwayne CRAYCRAFT officiating.  Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery.  Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. today at the Hahn Funeral Home, Lafayette.

 

Thursday, May 27, 1993

 

Alfred O. Johnson, Sr.

Alfred O. JOHNSON Sr., 74, 330 E. 12th St. died at 10:50 p.m. Wednesday at Life Care Center.

Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Homes, Inc., Rochester.

Bertha I. Jana

June 4, 1901 - May 27, 1993

Bertha Irene JANA, 91, Box 53, Kewanna, died at 1:35 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.  She had been in failing health for several years.

She was born in Darke County, Ohio to Phillip and Eliza SILVERS FEARE.  On Sept. 17, 1919 in North Judson she married Albert P. JANA who died in 1971.  She was a member of the Baptist Church, Winamac.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Pauline COWLES, Rochester, a son, Virgil JANA, Rochester, six grandchildren and ten great-gandchildren.  Preceding in death were a sister and two brothers.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester with the Rev. Carl RICKS officiating.  Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

 

Friday, May 28, 1993

 

Alfred O. Johnson, Sr.

Dec. 17, 1918 - May 26, 1993

Alfred O. JOHNSON Sr., 74, 330 E. 12th St. died at 10:50 p.m. Wednesday at Life Care Center.

He was born in Tyro, Kansas to Elmer B. and Edith GALLOP JOHNSON.  He moved here from Wichita Falls, Texas in 1992.  On July 1, 1944 in Chandler, Okla. he married Martha M. JONES, who survives.  He was retired from Times Publishing Co., Wichita Falls.  He was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church, Wichita Falls, and active in Inter-faith Missions.  He was a former Boy Scout leader and Little League coach.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Jean LYONS, Abilene, Texas, Mrs. B.J. MAYBEN, Abilene, Texas, a son, Alfred O. JOHNSON Jr., Rochester, six grandchildren, and four sisters, Mrs. Frances LUALLEN, Pomona, Calif., Mrs. Josephine PORTER, Owasso, Okla., Mrs. Fay GOODWIN, Cushing, Okla., and Mrs. Agnes McCASLIN, Enid, Okla.  One sister preceded in death.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at he Elliot-Hamil Funeral Home in Abilene, Texas.  Burial will be in the Elmwood Memorial Park, Abilene.  Memorials may be made to the Food Pantry of Fulton County or to Inter-Faith Missions.

 

Saturday, May 29, 1993

 

[no obits]

 

Monday, May 31, 1993

 

[no paper - holiday]

Tuesday, June 1, 1993

 

Madelon Nichols

Nov. 10, 1903 - May 29, 1993

Madelon NICHOLS, 89, Rt. 2, Rochestr, died at 7:20 p.m. Saturday at the Life Care Center.  She had been ill for several months.

She was born in Flint, Mich. to Floyd and Myrtle PANKS CARNS.  She moved to Rochester in 1933.  On May 17, 1926 in Ferndale, Mich. she married Donn J. NICHOLS who died June 10, 1987.  She was a former employee of Wiles in Rochester and a member of the Better Homes Club.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Lavon (Betty) CRISSINGER, Rochester; a son, Donn J. NICHOLS Jr., Fort Wayne, eleven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Muriel KEECH, Alpena, Mich., and Mrs. Vivian WALTER, Sarasota, Fla.  Preceding in death were a daughter, Mrs. Nancy ALT, Oct. 1992, a granddaugher, two sisters and one brother.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesdaty at Zimmerman Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. C.J. MOWRER and the Rev. Sam BENNETT officiating.  Burial will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery, Athens.  Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday.  Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund.

 

Wednesday, June 2, 1993

 

Rev. Charles O. Masten

Mar. 31, 1914 - May 31, 1993

Rev. Charles Oakley MASTEN, 79, 5924 Lookout Dr., West Lafayette, died at 5:15 p.m. Monday at Dukes Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Kilbourn, Ill. to Adam W. and Laneta BLUNT MASTEN.  On June 1, 1941 in Shelbyville, Mo. he married Gayella M. COREY who survives.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Lafayette.  He was a member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge, Vermont, Ill. and a World War II Army veteran.  He became a minister on his birthday in 1954 and was ordained in 1961.  He served at Baptist churches in Pleasant Mills, Kendallville, Wolcottville, Rome City, Denver, Wolcott, and Goodland before retiring from the American Baptist Convention in 1981.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Oakley [MASTEN] Jr., Hoffman Estates, Ill., Robert G. [MASTON], Peru, two sisters, Catherine EBERLE, Macomb, Ill., Jona SMITH, Herington, Kan., three brothers, Gains MASTEN, Quincy, Ill., Rev. Clyde MASTEN, Hammond, Ill., and three grandchildren.  Preceding in death was a sister.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church, Peru with the Rev. Dr. Bob HAMMOND and the Rev. Dr. Bill HELM officiating.  Burial will be in the Westlawn Cemetery, Denver.  Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 10 a.m. Thursday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.

Taylor Allen Ellinger

May 31, 1993 - May 31, 1993

Taylor Allen ELLINGER was stillborn at 4:31 Monday at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital, Plymouth.  His parents are Todd A. and Amy PERDIEU ELLINGER, Colonial Courts, Six B, Argos.

Surviving with his parents are maternal grandparents, Delbert and Cindy McCLAIN PERDIEU, Argos; maternal great-grandparents, Lynn and Delores McCLAIN, Amboy, and Delbert and Dorothy PERDIEU, Converse; paternal grandparents, Dennis A. and Rebecca J. ALLMAN ELLINGER, Plymouth; paternal great-grandparents, Royer P. and Ann ALLMAN, Lapaz, and Dale and Deloris BLACKFORD, Tippecanoe; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel with the Rev. Benjamin SWOPES officiating.  There will be no visitation.  Arrangements are by Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

 

Thursday, June 3, 1993

 

Cathern B. Dunnuck

May 21, 1905 - June 2, 1993

Cathern B. DUNNUCK, 88, of 8580 West Indiana 25 South, Etna Green, died at     9 a.m. Wednesday in her home.  She had been ill for 2 1/2 years.

She was born in Mentone to William Jefferson and Anna SARBER BLUE.  She was a 1927 graduate of Indiana University.  She taught school for several years.  On June 29, 1929 she married Maurice E. DUNNUCK who survives.  She was a member of the Harrison Center Church.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Elaine FUGATE HILL, Mentone; two sons, Kenneth DUNNUCK, Bloomington, and Forst DUNNUCK, Etna Green; a sister, Helen Van DORN, Indianapolis; fourteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were a daughter, two sisters and a brother.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Don FOWLER officiating.  Burial will be in the Harrison Center Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Friday.  Memorials may be made to the Gidwons or the Harrison Center Church.

 

Harold D. Fisher

Harold D. FISHER, 77, Kindig Lake Shore Court, died at 9:30 a.m. today at the Rochester Health Care Center.

Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Funeral Home, Rochester.

Georgetta Burns

May 26, 1916 - June 1, 1993

Georgetta CLEMANS BURNS, 77, Anderson, died Tuesday at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, aftr an extended illness.

She was born in Akron and lived most of her life in this area.  She married Lester L. BURNS who died in 1990.  She retireed from Heiney’s Frozen Food Locker Service and attended the Mounds Baptist Church.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Joyce) BROWN, Anderson; two sons, Emerson and Lewis BURNS, Anderson; three granddaughers, Theresa STRANGEWAY, Gaston, Krista CORN, New Castle, Desiree KERSHNER, Tupelo, Miss.; three grandsons, Derek BROWN, Middletown, Michael BURNS, New Richmond, Wisc., Brian BURNS, Pompano Beach, Fla., eight great=grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Robert D. Loose Funeral Home, Anderson, with the Rev. Steve WILKINSON officiating.  Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery.  Friends may call after noon Friday.

 

Friday, June 4, 1993

 

Harold D. Fisher

July 12, 1919 - June 3, 1993

Funeral services for Harold D. FISHER, 73, Kindig Lakeshore Court, will be at      1 p.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

The Revs. Carl RICKS and Curtis JOHNSON will officiate.  Burial will be in the South Park Cemetery, Columbia City, with full American Legion military rites.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and after noon Saturday.

Mr. Fisher died at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Rochester Health Care Center after having been ill for several months.  He was born in Whitley County to Ira K. and Bessie M. GLASS FISHER.  On nov. 11, 1939 in Columbia City he married Jean A. SMITH who survives.  He was a retired operating engineer and had worked for Knapp Construction Co., Rochester.  He was a member of American Legion Post 98, Columbia City and Rochester VFW Post 1243.  He served with the U.S. Army in Europe in World War II.

Surviving with his wife are a sister, Mrs. James (Lois) WOLFE, a brother, A. Dale FISHER, both of Columbia City, and several nieces and nephews.  Preceding in death were two brothers, Paul and Frances FISHER.

Saturday, June 5, 1993

 

Uneta M. Ogden

Sep. 6, 1903 - June 4, 1993

Uneta Marie OGDEN, 89, Bryan Apartments, Roann, died at 2:10 p.m. Friday at her home.

She was born in Pleasant Township, Wabash County, to Lew and Frances Ann SIBERTS MARSHALL.  On April 2, 1921 she married John H. YARIAN, who died March 22, 1963.  On April 9, 1966 she married Elwood OGDEN, who died Sept. 18, 1984.  She attended Roann First Brethren Church where she was a member of the Womens Missionary Society.  She was a member of the Pleasant Township Home Economics Club and the Stitch and Chatter Club.

Surviving are three daughters, Maxine DYSON, Roann; Betty SHIREMAN, Akron, and Rosella DYSON, Wabash; three step-daughters, Jeannette JOHNSON, Bringhurst, Marguerite ROCKY, Peru, and Mary Jane BAKER, Roann; two step-sons, Maurice OGDEN, Roann, and Joe OGDEN, Bluffton; forty-five great-grandchildren; thirty great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Irene HIVELY, Roann, and a brother, Orlo MARSHALL, Laketon.  Preceding in death were two brothers, two grandchildren, a great-grandchild and a great-great-grandchild.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Roann First Brethren Church with the Rev. Phil MEDSGER officiating.  Burial will be in the Roann Community Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Home, Roann.  Memorials may be made to the Wabash County Cancer Society.

 

Reba E. Henry

April 22, 1917 - June 3, 1993

Reba Eva HENRY, 76, died at 10:40 p.m. Thursday at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.

She was born in Shannondale to Willard and Ollie CUNNINGHAM STOCKTON.  On Aug. 16, 1947 in Crawfordsville she married Norris W. AUGUST, who survives.  She worked in the steel industry for nine years and in 1979 retired after six years of working at the Mointgomery County courthouse.  She was a member of the Baptist Church.

Surviving with her husband are three daughters, Mary BRANDENBURG, Rochester, and Kathy CARVER and Bonnie MOFFIT, both of Crawfordsville; two sons, John ENGLISH, Columbus, and Roy ENGLISH, Des Moines, Iowa; twenty-one grandchildren; great-grandchildren, and a sister Rudy GRATER, Lafayette.

Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Hunt and Son Funeral Home, Crawfordsville, with the Rev. Daniel ALDRICH officiating.  Burial will be in the Shannondale Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. Sunday.

Monday, June 7, 1993

 

Dessie G. Renfroe

Nov. 20, 1909 - June 6, 1993

Dessie G. RENFROE, 83, 35 Columbia St., Macy, died at 10 a.m. Sunday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Coventry Place, Indianapolis.  She had b een ill for several months.

She was born in Miami County to Lawrence and Georgia BRYANT EDWARDS.  On Dec. 16, 1931 in Muncie she married Orville E. RENFROE who survives.  She was a member of the Macy United Methodist Church.

Surviving with her husband are three daughters, Mrs. Don (Marsha) KOONS, Muncie, Mrs. Harold (Georgia) TOWNSEND, Indianapolis, Mrs. Richard (Cora) REESE, Denver; ten grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Ronald (Nilah) BABER, Rochester; and two brothers, Kenneth EDWARDS, Macy, and Harold EDWARDS, Warsaw.  Preceding in death was a sister, Mrs. Carl (Garnet Ruth) ALLEN, who died Jan. 31, 1993.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester with the Rev. Jeff JONES, assisted by the Rev. David WELSH, officiating.  Burial will be in the Ever-Rest Memorial Park inCass County.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday.  Memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Society.

 

Mary T. Mittica Lauretti

Nov. 13, 1899 - June 6, 1993

Mary T. MITTICA LAURETTI, 93, formerly of 1532 Woodlawn Ave., Logansport, died at 11:43 a.m. Sunday at Chase Center, N.H.

She was born in Reggio Calabria, Italy to Rocco Coluccio and Josephine Lo PRESTI.  On Aug. 25, 1921 she married Rocco MITTICA who died Feb. 6, 1936.  On June 17, 1946, in Logansport, she married Gregory LAURETTI who died Sept. 23, 1968.  She was a member of the All Saints Catholic Church in Logansport.

Surviving are two daughters, Angeline A. “Angie” SCHRODER, 2024 Spear St., Logansport, Mary M. MELTON, Rt. 1, Rochester; two sons, Frank R. [MITTICA], Kokomo, Dominic J. [MITTICA], Rt. 4, Logansport; nineteen grandchildren; thirty-three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  Preceding in death were a daughter and two sons.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the All Saints Catholic Church, Logansport with Father Donald CROSS officiating.  Burial will be in the St. Vincent’s Cemetery, Logansport.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Kroeger Funeral Home, Logansport.  A Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Tuesday.  Memorials may be mae to the All Saints Catholic School.

 

Tuesday, June 8, 1993

 

Terry M. Stevens

Terry M. STEVENS, 37, 930 Ashland, Houston, Texas, died at 7:55 p.m. Monday in Casa Hospital, Houston, Texas.

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

Doris M. Wiard

Doris Madelyn WIARD, 83, Albuquerque, N.M., died Saturday in Albuquerque, N.M.

She had lived in Albuquerque for 22 years.  Her husband, Forrest [WIARD], died in 1992.

Surviving are a step-daughter, Mrs. Clifford (Carmen) WESTERLUND, Rockford, Ill.; a son, Patrick LIVINGSTON, Boulder, Colo.; four grandchildren and a sister, Freda HARRISON, Lennon, Mich.

Cremation has taken place.  Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association of New Mexico, 216 Truman NE, Albuquerque, N.M. 87108.

 

Wednesday, June 9, 1993

 

Eugene Sanders

July 24, 1911 - June 6, 1993

Eugene SANDERS, 81, 730 School St., Culver, died at 8:08 p.m. Sunday at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital, Plymouth.

He was born in Crawford, Ark. to Alfred and Bertha AGNEW SANDERS.  In 1967 he married Melissie HINDS, who survives.  He was a retired heat-treat worker for Torx Products, Rochester.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Margaret THORN, Rochester, Patricia WASHINGTON, Chicago numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a brother, Leo SANDERS, Muskoigee, Okla.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Culver Masonic Cemetery with the Rev. Lenon HARRIS officiating.  There will be no visitation.  Bonine Funeral Home, Culver, is in charge of arrangements.

 

Terry M. Stevens

May 19, 1956 - June 7, 1993

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Terry M. STEVENS, 37, Houston, Texas.

The Rev. Robert COLLINS will officiate.  Burial will be in the Leiters Ford I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday and after 9 a.m. Friday.

The former Delong resident died at 7:55 p.m. Monday in Houston, Texas, after a six-month illness.  He was born in Hays Crossing, Ky., to Stanley and Brenda Sue COLLINGS STEVENS, who survive.  He had lived in Houston for the last 11 years.  He was a surgical nursing and clinical educator at St. Lukes Episcopal Hospital, Houston, and a member of the American Association of Operating Room Nurses.  He was a graduate of Moorehead State University, Moorehead, Ky.

Surviving with his parents ara a sister, Mrs. William (Jody) SCROGGS, Delong; and five brothers, Mark and Chris [STEVENS], Delong, Ryan and Timmy [STEVENS], Monterey, and Phillip [STEVENS], Rochester.  Preceding in death was life companion, John Lloyd PENLAND.

John R. Snyder Jr.

May 24, 1913 - June 8, 1993

John Riley SNYDER Jr., 80, 9587 16th Rd., Argos, died at 10:45 p.m. Tuesday in his home.  He had been in failing health for a year.

He was born in Argos to John Riley Sr. and Rose Ann ANDERS SNYDER.  He was a lifetime resident of the Argos and Plymouth commnities.  On Dec. 25, 1934, in Plymouth, he married Nadine Rose FRANCE, who died June 24, 1987.  In 1973 he retired from Bendix Corp.  He owned and operated Grandma’s Kitchen, Argos, for 14 years.  He attended the Plymouth Church of God, Argos Lions Club, and the Argos Chamber of Commerce.  He was an avid golfer and member of the Fountain Head Golf Course.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Darrell (Rose Ann) O‘DELL, Argos, Mrs. Sharon POWELL, Argos, four sons, Donnie P. and Eugene L. [SNYDER], Argos, William E. “Bill” and John Riley III [SNYDER], Plymouth; nineteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Adine  PEREGRINE, Plymouth, and severa nieces and nephews.  Preceding in death were five sisters and five brothers.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Argos United Methodist Church with Dr. Donald C. LACY and the Rev. Earl LIGHTFOOT officiating.  Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos.  Friends may call at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, from      2-8 p.m. Thursday and after 1 p.m. Friday.  Memorials may be made to the Marshall County Cancer Society or the Marshall County Hospice.

 

Dorothy M. Conrad

July 12, 1918 - June 8, 1993

Dorothy Mae CONRAD, 74, Rt. 1, Twelve Mile died at 8:52 p.m. Tuesday at Logansport Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Cass County to Harry and Marmel SNELL CAMPBELL.  On April 4, 1943 in the home of her parents, she married  Oscar CONRAD who died Mar. 3, 1990.  In 1986 she retired from Sherrill Corp., Mexico.  She was a member of the Corinth Brethren Church, Twelve Mile, and the Ladies Missionary Society.

Surviving are a son, Keith Allen [CONRAD], and daughter-in-law, Jane [CONRAD], Rt. 1, Walton; a grandson, Kevin Andrew [CONRAD] ; and a sister, Doris HUTCHINSON, Acton.  Preceding in death was a sister, Thelma CLARK.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Revs. Bill BRADY and G. Bright HANNAH officiating.  Burial will be in the Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Logansport.  Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the Corinth Brethren Church or the American Diabetes Association.

Thursday, June 10, 1993

 

Elsa Hoffmann Glaubke

Sep. 22, 1899 - June 6, 1993

Elsa HOFFMANN GLAUBKE, 93, died Sunday in her daugher Suzanne RUZICKA’s home in Downers Grove, Ill.

She was born in Hamburg, Germany.  In 1926 in Chicago, she married Karl GLAUBKE who died Jan. 29, 1991.

Surviving are three daughters, Suzanne RUZICKA, Downers Grove, Ill.; Peggy NORTON, Denton, Texas; Phyllis MERCHANT, Rocheser; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Cremation is planned and private services will be in the next two weeks.

 

Friday, Jule 11, 1993

 

Lonnie R. Easton

Sept. 28, 1928 - June 10, 1993

Lonnie Ray EASTON, 64, 103 Colonial St., Kempton, died at 12:18 p.m. Thursday in Methodist Hospial, Indianapolis.

He was born in Rector, Ark. to Charles Logan and Hannah Louise TYLER EASTON.  On May 8, 1950 in Peru he married Elsie Mae ARMSTRONG who surives.  He was an automobile transmission specialist.  He owned and operated and was employed at agencies in Kokomo, Kempton, Bunker Hill, Tipton, and the junction of US 31 and Ind. 28 in Tipton County.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Linda MORRIS, Kempton; Edna BOLIN, Windfall; two sons, Bob and Larry [EASTON], Kempton; two sisters, Mildred ELLIOT, Kokomo; Cleta BELL, Amboy; two brothers, Charles [EASTON], Rochester; Gene [EASTON], Kempton; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death was a son, Roger Dale [EASTON].

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. at the Allen Funeral Home, Bunker Hill with the Rev. Wallace JEFFS officiating.  Burial will be in the Springdale Cemetery, Bunker Hill.  Friends may call from 3-6 p.m. Saturday at McMullan Funeral Home, Kempton, and from 3-6 p.m. Sunday at Allen Funeral Home.

 

Saturday, June 12, 1993

 

Bernice A. Zolman

Mrs. Harley (Bernice A.) ZOLMAN, 89, formerly of Rochester, died at 4 a.m. today in Clearwater, Fla.

Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home.

Dortha F. Martin

Dec. 20, 1901 - June 10, 1993

Dortha F. MARTIN, 91, 1322 N. Tuxedo Dr., Indianapolis, died at 12:30 Thursday.  She had been ill for several months.

She was born in Fulton to William and Emma WILLIAMS COOPER.  She was married to Lester E. MARTIN, who died in 1981.  She was a member of Coalbush United Methodist Church, Mishawaka.

Surviving are two sons, Robert D. MARTIN, South Bend, and Rev. Donald G. MARTIN, Indianapolis; four grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were two brothers.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester with the Rev. Donald G. MARTIN officiating.  Burial will be in the Fulton Cemetery, Fulton.  Friends may call after noon Saturday.

 

Monday, June 14, 1993

 

Bernice A. Zolman

Apr. 5, 1904 - June 12, 1993

Services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, for Bernice A. ZOLMAN, 89, 306 Meteor St., Clearwater, Fla.

The Rev. John RAMSEY will officiate.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday.  Memorials may be made to the heart fund.

Mrs. Zolman, formerly of Rochester, died at 4 a.m. Saturday in the East Bay Nursing Center, Clearwater, Fla.  She was born in Rochester to Ora and Myrtle HORN.  On Aug. 18, 1923 in St. Joseph, Mich., she married Harley E. ZOLMAN, who died Oct. 23, 1957.  She was a retired bookkeeper.  She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Rochester and the Rochester American Legion Auxiliary.  She moved to Florida in 1978.

Surviving are two daughters, Donna MEEKS, Cearwater, Fla.; Anne Van DALSEN, Punta Gorda, Fla.; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.  Preceding in death were an infant grandchild, a sister and a brother.

 

Larry D. Keel

Dec. 21, 1950 - June 10, 1993

Larry D. KEEL, 42, Scottsdale, Ariz, died Thursday night at the Community General Hospital of Sullivan County, Roscoe, N.Y.

He was born in Rocheter to Clarence D. and K. Willo DEAN MORLAN,  He was a 1868 graduate of Rochester High School and a 1972 graduate of Purdue University.  He was a member of Theta Xi fraternity.  He worked for Exceller Programs as a professional golf instructor.  He formerly taught school in Lowell and Frankfort, Ind., Aurora, Md., Tulsa, Okla, and Monte Vista, Colo.

Surviving are two sisters, Linda ESPICH, Plymouth, Marsha LIVELY, Mishawaka; a brother, Jerry [KEEL], Dearborn, Mich., a niece and a nephew.

Cremation has taken place.  Memorial services will be at 2 p.m Tuesday at the    Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth.  Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

J. H. Carlile

Oct. 15, 1906 - June 14, 1993

J. H. CARLILE, 86, 1230 Washington St., died at 5:40 a.m. today at Life Care Center.

He was born in Hartford Ciy to Woodford Nelson and Catherine Ellen HOWELL CARLILE.  On Dec. 16, 1933 in Bedford, he married Setta FIELDS, who survives.  He retired from farming in 1975. He was an Elder in the Church of Christ.  He was a member of  the Famous Akron Jonah Club, Chairman of the Advisory Board for the Newcastle Township Trustee, a member of the Purdue Dairy Herd Improvement Association, a supervisor of the Fulton County Dairy Herd Improvement Association and a 4-H advisor.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Wendell (Barbara) MEYER, Midland, Mich., Mrs. W. G. “Bill” (Phyllis) HALL, Findley, Ohio; a son, A. Ershel CARLILE, Rochester; four grandchildren, Steve MEYER, Baton Rouge, La., Jennifer MEYER, Midland, Mich., Grady HALL, Chicago, Marty HALL, Princeton, N.J.; three step-grandchildren; and a sister, Gladys DURR, Boswell. Preceding in death were an infant son, and five brothers.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Rochester Church of Christ, Rochester,  with the Rev. Jim DAVISON officiating.  Burial will be in the Sycamore Cemetery northeast of Rochester.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and after noon on Wednesday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home

 

Tuesday, June 15, 1993

 

Jesse A. Brown

March 13, 1917 - June 17, 1993

Jesse A. BROWN, 76, longtime Rochester attorney and civic leader, died this morning at 9:30 o’clock at his residence south of the city following an illness of several months.

Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Thursday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home in Rochester.  Private family rites will be held Friday, conducted by the Rev. John RAMSEY.  Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.  Memorials may be made to Home Health Care of Woodlawn Hospital or to the church or charity of choice.

Mr. Brown had practiced law in Rochester for 55 years, all the while taking prominent roles in many community service activities.

A lifelong Rochester resident, he was the son, brother, father and uncle of attorneys-at-law.  After gaduation from Rochester High School he earned his law degree at Indiana University in 1938 and returned here to join his father, Selden BROWN, in practice.  A brother, Lawrence [BROWN], later joined the family firm, which after Selden’s death, became Brown, Brown and Rakestraw.

In 1981 Jesse joined his son, Rick [BROWN], to form a separate practice known as Brown and Brown where he remained active until shortly before his death.

Mr. Brown’s civic activities embraced a wide range of service.  He was elected as prosecuting attorney early in his career, also serving as attorney for the county, for the Woodlawn Hospital board of trustees at its original location, for the hospital building association in construction of its new building, and as Rochester Township attorney during its consolidation of schools with the city.

He was a charter member of First Federal Savings Bank’s board of directors in 1966, retiring after 22 years in 1988.  He also served the Fulton County Library Board as a trustee


from 1969-80, and retired in 1989 after 25 years as a director of the Rochester Telephone Company.

Born March 13, 1917 in Rochester, he was the son of Selden J. and Grace MIDDLETON BROWN.  His marriage was March 20, 1938, in Indianapolis to Helen I. DAGUE, who survives.

Mr. Brown was a member of the First Presbygterian Church, the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors and the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association.  He belonged to the American, Indiana and Fulton County Bar Associations and had been a member of the Elks Lodge, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.  In World War II, he served as a bomber tail gunner wih the Naval Air Force in the Southwest Pacific theater.

Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. David (Joyce) MILLS, North Manchester; Mrs. David (Carol) WARNER and Mrs. Elizabeth (Beth) MIKESELL, both of Warsaw; two sons, Richard A. [BROWN], Rochester, and Walter J. [BROWN], Brownsburg; thirteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lawrence M. [BROWN], Rochester, and Water J. [BROWN], Georgetown, S.C.; three sisters, Mrs. Clayton (Edith) NICHOLSON, Bayshore, N.Y.; Mrs. Conde (Ellamae) HOLLOWAY, Rochester, and Mrs. Robert (Grace) STOJANOVIC, Morgan Hill, Cal.

 

Dorothy L. Utter

Jan. 7, 1922 - June 14, 1993

Dorothy L. UTTER, 71, 5255 N. 150 W., Leesburg, died at 6:20 p.m. Monday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

She was born in Rochester to George and Hazel Marie HARSH BIGGS.  On Nov. 16, 1940 in Valparaiso, she married Arbie UTTER who died in 1969.  She was member of the First Christian Church of Rochester, the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Logansport and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Columbia City.

Surviving are a daughter, Julia Ann HITE, Warsaw; five sons, James [UTTER], Denton, Txas; Richard [UTTER], Peru; Mark [UTTER], Logansport; Steven [UTTER], Leesburg; Joseph [UTTER], Warsaw; fifteen grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were two daughters, a son, and a half-brother.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Harrison-Metsger Funeral Home, Kewanna with the Rev. C. Allan HAZEN officiating.  Burial will be in the Kewanna Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call after 4 p.m. Wednesday.  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

 

Bernice A. Zolman

Apr. 5, 1904 - June 12, 1993

Services for Bernice A. ZOLMAN will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. John RAMSEY officiating.  Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday.  Burial wil be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Kathleen G. Rearick

Jan 17, 1953 - June 14, 1993

Kathleen G. (SMITH) REARICK, 40, 2011 High St., Logansport, died at        10:45 a.m. Monday at the Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis.

She was born in Rochester to Donald L. SMITH and Frances V. BEARSS who survive.  She was a 1971 graduate of Caston High School and a member of the Hebron Fellowship Church in Logansport.  She retired from the State Hospital in Logansport.

Surviving with her parents are a daughter, Michelle THOMAS, Grass Creek; a son, Andy HUNT, Logansport; a sister, Denise [SMITH], Logansport; and two brothers, Randy [SMITH], Frankfort, and Ron [SMITH], Logansport.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, with the Rev. Fred K. DRYE officiating.  Burial wil be in the Ever-Rest Cemetery, Logansport.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday.  Memorials may be made to the Cass County Kidney Patient Fund.

 

Wednesday, June 16, 1993

 

[no obits]

 

Thursday, June 17, 1993

 

Helen W. (Downs) Smith

Helen W. (DOWNS) SMITH, 77, 2916 Country Club Drive South, died at 3 a.m. today in St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend.  She had been ill since January.

She was born in Chicago to the Rev. S.B. and Myrtle COOK STOOKEY and had lived in the Rochester area since 1938.  On Feb. 1, 1938 in Warsaw she married E. Morton DOWNS.  Her second marriage was on July 5, 1974 in Rochester to Clay SMITH.  He died Oct. 24, 1974.  She was a retired real estate broker and had owned offices in Rochester and Warsaw.  She was a member of the Kosciusko and Fulton County Board of Realtors, past president of Indiana State Women’s Council of Realtors, member of the Indiana State Realtors Association, First Baptist Church, Elks Ladies Golf Association, Women of the Moose, and the Culver VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

Surviving are a daughter, Penny MOTLEY, Liberty, Mo.; two sons, James M. and Stephen B. [DOWNS], Rochester; seven grandchildren.  Preceding in death was a daughter, Diane [DOWNS].

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home with the Rev. Junior BOSE officiating.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saturday.  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Friday, June 18, 1993

 

Dorotha E. Woodcox

May 21, 1913 - June 18, 1993

Dorotha E. WOODCOX, 80, Indiana 14 East, Athens, died at 4:12 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.  She had been in failing health for the past two years.

She was born in Fulton County to Sidney and Winnie LAKE BIXLER.  On Dec. 23, 1931 in Rochester, she married Banjamin A. WOODCOX, who died in Nov. 1959.  She was a former employee of Chamberlain Products (formerly Wen Products), Akron.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Stanley (Edith) PRZESTWOR, South Bend, Mrs. Jim (Martha) MELVIN, Columbia City; three sons, Connie, Melvin, David [WOODCOX], all of Rochester; twenty-five grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; a sister, Estell WARD, Athens; two brothers, Maurice BIXLER, Farmland, Minn., and George BIXLER, Athens.  Preceding in death were two sons, Arthur and Ulrich [WOODCOX]; a grandson, Tim WOODCOX, 1990; three brothers, Floyd, Chester and Robert BIXLER.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Chad BURKHART officiating.  Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Saturday and after noon on Sunday.

 

Saturday, June 19, 1993

 

[no obits]

 

Monday, June 21, 1993

 

Lars Alan King

Sept. 4, 1960 - June 20, 1993

Lars Alan KING, 32, 343 East 375 North, Rochester, died at 1 p.m. Sunday in his home.  He had been ill for 2 1/2 years [with an AIDS-related illness].

Born in Rochester to Alan W. and Margaretha GUSTAFSSON KING and lived most of his life in Rochester.  He worked in the hotel business in Florida and Arizona and did some modeling in Naples, Florida.  He was a 1979 graduate of Rochester High School.

Surviving are his parents, Margaretha KING, Rochester, Alan W. KING, Anchorage, Alaska; two sisters, Mrs. Steve (Britt) MACKEY, Carthage, and Inger KING, Birmingham, Ala.; a niece, Kina MACKEY; maternal grandmother, Martha GUSTAFFSON, Falun, Sweden; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. KING, Fort Wayne.  Preceding in death was a maternal grandfather, Sven GUSTAFSSON.

Private memorial services are planned with Father Henry BYEKWASO officiating.   Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, P.O. Box 17160, Los Angeles, Calif., 90017.

Austin D. Overmyer

Aug. 19, 1992 - June 18, 1993

Austin D. OVERMYER, 10 months, 1216 W. LaPorte St., Plymouth, died at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Riley Childrens Hospital, Indianapolis.  He had been ill since birth.

He was the son of Michael and Lori HUMES OVERMYER, Plymouth.

Surviving with his parents are a sister, Carmen [OVERMYER]; maternal great-grandfather Jesse CUDNEY, South Bend; paternal grandmother, Gladys KUHN, Plymouth; paternal grandfather, Michael J. OVERMYER, Plymouth; paternal great-grandmother, Mary HUFFER, Argos; and paternal great-grandmother, Zona STEININGER, Rochester.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Johnson Funeral Home, Plymouth, with the Rev. David TERHUNE officiating.  Burial will vbe in the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.  Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday.

 

Edna H. Carey

Sept. 19, 1889 - June 19, 1993

Edna H. CAREY, 103, formerly of 920 Wabash Ave., died at 9 p.m. Saturday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.

She was born in Newcastle Township to Obe H. and Norabelle PERSCHBACHER HAIMBAUGH.  She was married to Merrill C. CAREY who died in 1941.  She was a 1907 graduate of Talma High School.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Warsaw, Anthony Nigo Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Warsaw Order of Eastern Star, Fulton County Historical Society and Pleasant Valley Community Club.

Surviving are a step-son, Robert C. CAREY of Brooklyn, New York, five nieces and nephews including Mrs. Charlene HARTMAN, Mrs. Mary Marjorie McCOY and Robert KESLER, all of Warsaw. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home with the Rev. Junior BOSE officiating.  Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery.  Friends may call after noon Tuesday.

 

Tuesday, June 22, 1993

 

Marquise Freese

Dec. 12, 1911 - June 18, 1993

Marquise FREESE, 81, Los Angeles, Calif., died Friday at Cedar Sinai Hospital, Los Angeles.

She was born in Fulton County to Frank and Alnora WAGONER FREESE.  She grew up in the Leiters Ford and Culver areas and spent 45 years in the area.  She was a clerk in the Aerospace industry for 33 years.

Surviving are a sister, Gladys DAVIS, South Bend, and several nieces and nephews.  Preceding in death were a twin sister, Annabell KLINE, four other sisters, Florence Elaine BURNS, Hazel WALSH, Cleo FERNBAUGH, Mary JOCHIM; and three brothers, Guy, Francis, and infant Eldon [FREESE[.

Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Leiters Ford I.O.O.F. Cemetery with the Rev. Don WAGNER officiating.  There will be no visitation.  Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements.

Forest Meredith

Dec. 28, 1899 - June 20, 1993

Forest “Hoy” MEREDITH, 93, formerly of Etna Green, died at 10:18 p.m. Sunday at Mason Health Care, Warsaw.

He was born in Fulton County to Henry and Anna HORN MEREDITH and lived all of his life in this area.  On Sept. 4, 1919 in Etna Green, he married Gladys LASH, who died May 14, 1992.  They were married for 72 years.  He worked as a lumber buyer for Pike Lumber Co., Eley Lumber, Miner Lumber Co., and Mitchell Veneer Co., Greensburg.  He was a member of the Harrison Center Church.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Gerald (Alice) BROWNE, Carmel; a son, Forrest MEREDITH, Lavernia, Texas; a sister, Wilma KUNCE, Elkhart; nine grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Cathy JOHS officiating.  Burial will be in the Harrison Center Cemetery.  Friends may call from 5-8 p.m.  Tuesday.  Memorials may be made to the Harrison Center Cemetery.  Envelopes are available at King Memorial Home.

 

Wednesday, June 23, 1993

 

George M. Altman

Jan. 9, 1926 - June 22, 1993

George M. ALTMAN, 67, Rt. 2, Peru, died at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday at his home.

He was born in Miami County to Omar and Mary FRIEDERSDORF ALTMAN.  He married Esther EASTERDAY, who survives.  An Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of Logansport VFW Post 3790 and American Legion Post 60 of Loansport.  He was a retired electrician and had worked as a lineman for many years with Logansport utilities.

Surviving with his wife are his mother, Mary ALTMAN; four daughters, Mary DENNIS, Peru, Cathy MIDDLESWORTH, Swayzee, Ellen Marie ALTMAN and Margie Ruth ALTMAN, both of Cadillac, Mich.; two step-daughters, Marilyn WHITE, Indianapolis, Roseanna KELLEY, Kokomo; a son, Meredith ALTMAN, Peru; two step-sons, Robert BRIGGS, Shelby, N.C., James BRIGGS, Richmond, Va.; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild and eleven step-grandchildren.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, Peru with the Rev. Irvin BEHM officiating.  Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peru.  Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Thursday.  Memorials may be made through the funeral home to the American Lung Association.

Thursday, June 24, 1993

 

Mary Anne Lybarger

March 17, 1934 - June 23, 1993

Mary Anne LYBARGER, 59, 928 Jefferson St., died at 10:20 a.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital.  She had been in failing health for about six months.

She was born in Adams County, Indiana, to Harold D. and Erma B. GAGE OWENS.  On July 3, 1954, in Decatur, she married G. Jack LYBARGER, who survives.  She moved to Rochester in 1966 from Cheyenne, Wyo.

An artist, craftsman, school teacher and homemaker, she was well-known in the area for her handmade Christmas ornaments and decorations.  She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church and its Blue Apple womens group, Tri Kappa, the Fulton County Historical Society, a founding member of the Fulton County Round Barn Festival, Friends of the Fulton County Public Library and Fulton County Humane Society.  She was a member of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).  She was a graduate of Decatur High School and attended St. Francis College, Fort Wayne.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Lori LYBARGER and Shaunn LYBARGER, both at home; three sisters, Carolyn BAUMGARTNER, Donna OWENS and Mrs. Michael (Linda) DRAKE, all of Monmouth.  Her parents preceded in death.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Grace United Methodist Church with Rev. Jeff TAYLOR officiating.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral home, Rochester and at the church one hour prior to services.

Memorial conriburtions may be made to the Grace United Methodist Church, American Cancer Society and American Diabetes Association.

 

Lois K. Sanders Overmyer

Nov. 11, 1905 - June 23, 1993

Lois K. SANDERS OVERMYER, 87, died at 10:20 p.m. Wednesday at the Park Forest Healthcare Center, Kokomo, where she had been a patient for three years.  She was a former Rochester resident and had lived in South Bend and Logansport.

She was born in Delphi to Peter and Grace MILLER CAMPBELL.  Her husband, Clifford OVERMYER, died in 1987.

She was a homemaker and a member of the First Christian Church.

She is survived by two sons, Richard SANDERS, San Carlos, Fla., and Michael BEATTIE, Santa Anna, Calif.; a daughter, Sue NOWAK, Kokomo; six grandchidlren, nine great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.  One brother preceded in death.

Private graveside services will be Monday at he Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery with Rev. C. Allan HAZEN officiating.  No visitation is scheduled.  Zimmerman Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the heart fund.

Andrew J. Brenner

July 15, 1920 - June 24, 1993

Andrew J. “Bud” BRENNER, 72, 101 Mall Road, Logansport, died at 7:33 a.m. today at the Logansport Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Logansport to Joseph J. and Della McCLAREN BRENNER.  On Jan. 23, 1946, he married Marjorie L. PHILLIPS, who died Aug. 29, 1990.

He was retired as owner of Brenner’s Tavern.  He was a member of the All Saints Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Logansport Eagles, VFW and American Legion.

Survivors include two sons, Joseph [BRENNER], Logansport, and Andrew “Jim” [BRENNER], Milwaukee; two daughters, Della JACKSON, Rochester, Diane RADERSTORF, Logansport; three sisters, Mary Louise BRENNER and Deloris BENDER, both of Logansport, and Shirley KASPER, Madison; thirteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildre; a number of nieces and nephews.  Two sons preceded in death.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the All Saints Catholic Church with Father Donald GROSS and Father Leo HAIGERTY officiating.  Burial will be in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery with military rites.  Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Friday at Kroeger Funeral Home, 711 E. Market St., Logansport.  A Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Friday.

 

Friday, June 25, 1993

 

Vera L. Bruce

Dec. 22, 1913 - June 24, 1993

Vera L. BRUCE, 79, 610 Fulton Ave., Peru, formerly of Fulton, died at 7:20 p.m. Thursday at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis.

She was born in Carroll County to James E. and Emma BARNHARDT  SANDERS.  On Dec. 31, 1933 in Rockfield she married Lewis W. BRUCE who died Dec. 12, 1981.  She was a member of the Mexico Baptist Church.

Surviving are a daughter, Karen S. BYERS, 4521  High Street, Logansport; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Doris SIFERD, Monticello, Mary L. McLELAND, Burnettsville, Faye BLAISDELL, South Bay, Florida, and Velma McLOCHLIN, Lake Placid, Florida.  Preceding in death ere a daughter, a great-grandchild, two sisters and a brother.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, with the Rev. Bobby DAVIS officiating.  Burial will be in the Ever-Rest Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saturday.

 

Dorothy V. Nelson

Sept. 1, 1910 - June 25, 1993

Dorothy V. NELSON, 82, 363 West Olson Road, died at 5 a.m. today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert (Ethel) HAYDEN.  She had lived in Rochester for the past three years.

Arranements are being made by Sheets Funeral Home in Lowell.  Local arrangements were by Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Saturday, June 26, 1993

 

Clifford Vanata

May 18, 1909 - June 25, 1993

Clifford VANATA, 84, Rochester Mobile Home Park, died at 10:31 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospital emergency room.

He was born in Fulton County to Arnett and Catherine SOUTHARD VANATA.  He came to Rochester from Fulton and lived here for the last two years.  On April 9, 1932 in South Bend he married Josephine SANDERS, who died on April 8, 1992.  He was a retired farmer and employee of Nelson Screw Products, Logansport. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Randy (Kay) LEWIS, Rochester; and Mrs. Rick (Judy) RUSK, Lucerne; a son, Robert VANATA, Rochester; fourteen grandchildren eight great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.  Preceding in death were a sister and a brother.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. George TROYER officiating.  Burial will be in the Salem Cemetery, northwest of Fulton.  Friends  may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday and after 9 a.m. Monday.

 

Monday, June 28, 1993

 

John J. Howard

Oct. 23, 1924 - June 26, 1993

John J. HOWARD, 68, 7390 East 11th Road, Inwood, died at 5:20 p.m. Saturday at South Bend Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Plymouth to James and Julia ANDERSON HOWARD.  In Plymouth, he married Avis COOLEY who survives.  He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, who worked at Bourvon Lumber Co. for 38 years.  He was a lifetime resident of Marshall County.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, JoAnn MARTIN, Bourbon, Rush SICKMILLER, Tippecanoe; three sons, Jack HOWARD, Inwood; Dan COOLEY, Bourbon; Joe COOLEY, Rochester; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Evelina BARCUS, Fannie KLINGERMAN, and Ollie HOWARD, all of Plymouth.  Preceding in death were a daughter, Debbie [HOWARD], and a son, Robert COOLEY; four sistes and two brothers.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Johnson Funeral Home, Plymouth, with the Rev. Robert MARTIN officiating.  Burial will be in the Eagle Creek Cemetery in Starke County near Knox.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday.  Military rites will be performed at the graveside by VFW Post 1162.

A. Diane Warren

Dec. 5, 1936 - June 27, 1993

A. Diane WARREN, 56, 521 Scott Ave., Findlay, Ohio, died at 10:15 a.m. Sunday at the Heritage House.

She was born in Francesville to Harry J. and Mable G. COOLEY HALL.  On June 26, 1960, she married Philip O. WARREN who survives.

Surviving with her husband is a brother, Howard HALL, South Bend.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Coldren-Crates Funeral Home, Findley, Ohio with the Rev. Marvin HELSEL officiating.  Burial will be in the Memory Gardens.  Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Monday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday.

 

Muriel E. Billman

July 1, 1927 - June 26, 1993

Muriel E. BILLMAN, 65, 200 East Roselawn Dr., Logansport, died at 9:40 p.m. Saturday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Logansport.

She was born in Fulton County to Earl and Goldie COLLINS [MATHIAS].  On Nov. 6, 1954, in Rochester, she married Lionel BILLMAN who survives.  A Ball State University graduate, she taught home economics in Mishawaka and was retired from the Logansport Community School system, where she worked as the high school librarian.  She was a member of rhe Cass County Retired Teachers Association, the Tourist Club and the First United Methodist Church.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Barbara GILZEAN, Yorktown, Va.; two sons, Eric BILMAN, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Craig BILLMAN, Palo Alto, Calif.; two grandsons, Andrew GILZEAN and Luke GILZEAN, both of Yorktown, Va.; a sister, June GROVE, Unionville, Iowa; and two brothers, Robert MATHIAS, Booneville, Calif., and Joe MATHIAS, Kokomo.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Fisher Funeral Chapel, Logansport, with the Rev. Robert H. MILLER Jr. officiating.  Burial will be in the Mout Hope Cemetery, Logansport.  Friends may call from 6:30-8 p.m. Monday.  Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Missionary Fund.

 

Vesta B. Creakbaum

Mar. 10, 1909 - June 27, 1993

Vesta B. CREAKBAUM, 84, 244 Spring Court, Indianapolis, formerly of Claypool, died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the Lakeview Nursing Home where she had lived for 1 1/2 years.

She was born in Jimtown, Elkhart Couny, to William Delbert and Martha HOLDEMAN COOK.  On January 25, 1932, she married Edward I. CREAKBAUM who died Oct. 10, 1979.  She retired as an egg grader at Manwaring Leghorn Farms, Mentone.  She was a member of the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church.

Surviving are a son, Larry D. CREAKBAUM, Indianapolis; two sisters, Grace SLOAT, Elkhart; and Mrs. Richard (Lois) SHIGLEY, Jimtown; and three grandchildren.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ersel POTTS officiating.  Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery.  Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday.

Esther Billings

Nov. 1, 1908 - June 28, 1993

Esther HANN BILLINGS, 84, formerly of Akron, died at 6:20 p.m. Monday in the Parke County Nursing Home, Rockville.

She was born in Montezuma to George W. and Carrie FARNER HANN.  On May 26, 1938 she married Claude BILLINGS, who died in Oct., 1985.  They bought the Akron News in 1932 and ran it for 30 years.  She played the organ at the Akron United Methodist Church for many years.

Suviving are four cousins, Tommy FARNER, Rockville; Dale FARNER, Villa Grove, Ill.; Helen HANN and Lelane LIGHTY, both of Crawfordsville.

There will be no services.  She will be cremated.  Brown Funeral Home, Montezuma is in charge of arrangements.  Burial will be in the Oakland Cemetery, Montezuma.  Memorials may be made to the Clark Billings Memorial Scholarship Fund, Indiana State University Foundation, Terre Haute, 47802.

 

Wednesday, June 30, 1993

 

LeRoy Merley

LeRoy “Cass” MERLEY, 83, 2025 Boulevard St., Lake Manitou, Rochester, died at 4:35 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

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

 

Shirley A. Lester

Mar. 12, 1933 - June 29, 1993

Shirley A. LESTER, 60, Route E, Peru, died at 7:10 a.m  Tuesday in her home.

She was born in Akron to Morris B. and Lehr Elizabeth LANDIS LAUTZENHISER.  On May 11, 1956 in Urbana she married William H. “Bill” LESTER, who survives.  She was a member of the Mexico United Methodist Church and sang in the church choir.  She was also a member of he United Methodist Women.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Carol Jean KOCHER, Indianapolis; two sons, Mark Benton LESTER, Austin, Texas; Joesph Roy “Joe” LESTER, at home; seven grandchildren; three sisters, Mary KOONS, LaGrange; Edna WERTENBERGER, Wolcottville; Elizabeth EMANS, Peru; and two brothers, George LAUTZENHISER, LaFontaine; and Bill LAUTZENHISER, Madison, Wis.  Preceding in death were two sisters, Pearl BAILEY and Jean YENTES, and a brother, John LAUTZENHISER.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the McClain Funeral Home, Denver with the Rev. David OVERMYER officiating.  Burial will be in the Speicher Cemetery, Urbana.  Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Thursday.  Memorials may be made to the Children’s Wish Foundation  or the Miami County Cancer Society.

Thursday, July 1, 1993

 

Carl Stubbs

Feb. 18, 1904 - June 30, 1993

Carl STUBBS, 89, 18198 17th Road, Culver, died at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital, Plymouth.

He was born in Fulton County to Leslie and DoraBelle WOOLF STUBBS.  On June 18, 1927, in Knox, he married Laura A. SHAW, who died Jan. 21, 1974.  He retired as a maintenance engineer at Culver Academies after 42 years of service.  He was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church and the Maxinkuckee I.O.O.F. Lodge.

Surviving are a daughter, Marlene R. (Richard) SHODDY, Culver; a son, Donald M. STUBBS, Culver; three grandsons; a step-granddaughter; five grart-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Glendolyn DeMONT, Bremen; Mattie BARTH, Mishawaka; Loretta BRADWAY, Rochester, and a brother, Ivan STUBBS, Culver.  Preceding in death were a son, William L. [STUBBS], three sisters and two brothers.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Wesley United Methodist Church, Culver, with the Rev. Daniel J. BERGER officiating.  Burial will be in the Culver Masonic Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Friday at the Bonine Funeral Home and after      10 a.m. Saturday at the church.  I.O.O.F.  Memorial services will be conducted by the Maxinkuckee I.O.O.F. Lodge at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the Wesley United Methodist Church or to the Culver-Union Township Fire Department.

 

LeRoy Merley

Oct. 29, 1909 - June 30, 1993

LeRoy “Cass” MERLEY, 83, 2025 Boulevard St., Lake Manitou, Rochester, died at 4:35 a.m. WEdnesday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Akron to Charles and Sarah SNIDER MERLEY.  He was a life-time resident of Fulton County and spent his winters in St. Petersburg, Fla.  On June 25, 1982, in Rocheter, he married Elizabeth M. COOK RINARD, who died April 25, 1989.  In 1988 he retired from Elks Lodge 2120 after 14 years of service.  He was a member of the Manitou Moose Lodge 1107 and Elks Lodge 2120.

Surviving are a step-daughter, Mrs. J. Lewis (Carol) MYLAR, San Antonio, Texas; two step-sons, Robert RINARD, Argos; Jeff RINARD, South Bend; five step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  Preceding in death were a sister, Hazel PLOTNER and two brothers, Dewey and Adolph [MERLEY].

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Dennis SHOCK officiating.  Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday.  Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Cancer Fund or the heart fund.

Friday, July 2, 1993

 

Sylvia G. Tharp Hardy

July 12, 1899 - July 2, 1993

Sylvia G. THARP HARDY, 93, 1209 Madison St., died at 2:45 a.m. today at Life Care Center where she had been a patient for two weeks.

Born in Liberty Township to George A. and Florence HECKATHORN BLACK, she lived most of her life in Fulton County.  She was married to Claude L. THARP and later to Floyd HARDY.  Both preceded in death.  She was a nurse’s aide at Logansport State Hospital for 15 years and a member of the United Brethren Church in Fulton.

Surviving are a son, Robert THARP, Rochester; two grandchildren, Cathy LOWE, Rochester; Peggy HOWARD, Akron; four great-grandchildren, Dani and Buddy LOWE, Rochester; Ty and Clint HOWARD, Akron; a brother, Eugene BLACK, Kokomo; a step-daughter, Ruth LOWDER, Knightstown; and two step-sons, Paul HARDY, Kokomo, and Gene HARDY, Logansport.  Preceding in death were a son, Albert THARP; three brothers, Frank, Gale, Albert BLACK; a step-daughter, and two step-sons.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. C.J. MOWRER officiating.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday and after 9 a.m. Monday.

 

Saturday, July 3, 1993

 

Dwight A. Green

Dec. 6, 1898 - July 2, 1993

Dwight A. GREEN, 94, Ossian, died at 9:10 a.m. Friday at Ossian Health Care.

He was born in Rochester to Bert and Laura BUTLER GREEN and was married to Fern E. GREEN, who died in 1982.  From 1936 to 1992 he owned his own shoe store.  He was a charter member of the Christ United Methodist Church and a U.S. Army veteran of World War I.

Surviving are a daughter, Kathleen WILKINSON, Fort Wayne; four grandchildren; six great-randchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Services wil be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at D.O. McComb and Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, with the Rev. Kenneth FENSLER officiating.  Burial will be in the Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne.  Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Monday.  Memorials may be made to the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo or the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Russell Tilden

Feb. 25, 1907 - July 2, 1993

Russell “Chub” TILDEN, 85, formerly of Akron, died at 10 p.m. Friday at Chase Convalescent Home, Logansport, where he had lived since October 1991.

He was born in Deedsville to Herman and Tressie LANDIS TILDEN.  He was married to Joy M. GEIGER, who died in 1985.  He was a timber buyer and cutter for D.A. Pike Lumber Co., Akron and had worked for Miner Lumber Co., Warsaw.  he was a Sea Bee during World War II serving in the Pacific Theater.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Nellene) RENTSCHLER, Rochester, and Sue JONES, Silver Lake; a son Richard [TILDEN], Akron, ten grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.  Preceding in death was a brother Henry Zenthen [TILDEN].

Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Akron.  Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery.  Military graveside services will be provided by the American Legion and VFW.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today.

 

Carrie J. Unger

June 15, 1908 - July 4, 1993

Carrie J. UNGER, 85, Lucerne, died at 4 a.m. Sunday at St. Joseph Medical Center, Kokomo.  She had been ill for several weeks.

She was born in Cass County to William and Mary HORN LEMMON.  On July 10, 1935 in Cass County she married Walter R. UNGER, who died April 13, 1991.  She was the organist at the Fulton United Methodist Church for 25 years.  She was a 50-year member of Bethlehem Township Home Extension Club.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Yvonne) PARKER, Elkhart; Mrs. Harold (Mary) HIGGENBOTHAM, Peru; Mrs. Stephen (Lois) RANS, Rochester; a son, James Edward UNGER, Lucerne; ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were a grandson, two sisters and a brother.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, with the Rev. Edward OWENS and the Rev. Dorothy JONES officiating.  Burial will be in the Metea Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday.  Memorials may be made to the Fulton United Methodist Church.

 

Sarah Ruth King Porter

Sarah Ruth KING PORTER, 86, 7784 Camabraw Park, Rock Lake, died at        9:45 p.m. Sunday at her home.

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

Ruth Ellison

May 30, 1918 - July 5, 1993

Ruth ELLISON, 75, 526 W. Fourth St., died at 5:15 a.m. today at Orchard Ridge Nursing Center, New Port Richey, Florida.  She had been ill for four months.

She was born in Etna Green to Raymond and Zelda BLUE LASH.  On June 18, 1955 in Mentone she married Clarence Fulton ELLISON, who survives.  She retired from teaching [in 1982 after 39 years in the Rochester School system, of which 21 years were spent at the Rochester Middle School.]  She received a bachelor of arts degree from Indiana University and a masters degree from St. Francis College in Fort Wayne.  She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Order of Eastern Star, Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority, Rochester Classroom Teachers Association and Indiana State Teachers Association.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Mrs. Jon (Janice A. “Jan”) HANIFORD, New Port Richey, Fla.; two grandchildren, Luke and Nicholas HANIFORD, New Port Richey; and a brother, Philip LASH, Mentone.  Preceding in death was a sister, Elanor CHAMBERLIN, Mentone.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Jack HARTMAN officiating.  [The Order of Eastern Star will conduct a memorial service at the funeral home at 7 p.m. Thursday.] Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday.  Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Cancer Fund or Grace United Methodist Church.

 

Tuesday, July 6, 1993

 

Frances L. Warren

June 29, 1915 - July 5, 1993

Frances L. WARREN, 78, 303 S. Oak St., Mentone, died at 12:20 p.m. Monday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.  She had been ill for a week.

She was born in Warsaw to Everett and Lulu McCLOUGHAN BROWN.  She lived all her life in Burket and Mentone.  She was a member of Eagles Lodge, Burket Fireman’s Auxiliary, and the Seward Township Home Economics Club.  She attended Burket United Methodist Church.  On Oct. 29, 1932 in Warsaw she married Everett A. WARREN who died Feb. 24, 1973.  She retired from Maple Leaf Farms and Dalite.

Surviving are a daughter, Carolyn Sue HARTMAN, Warsaw; a son, Everett “Butch” WARREN, Mentone; a sister, Mrs. Bill (Mary) NEFF, Ohio; a brother, Eugene BROWN, Warsaw; five grandchildren and six greatk-grandchildren.  Preceding in death was a sister.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at King Memorial Home with the Rev. Don POYSER officiating.  Burial will be in the Palestine Cemetery.  Friends may call from       2-9 p.m. Wednesday.  Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.  Envelopes are at the funeral home.

Abraham Huff

Aug. 18, 1905 - July 5, 1993

Abraham HUFF, 87, formerly of Macy, died at 1:55 p.m. Monday at Millers Merry Manor, Peru.

He was born in Bryant, Wis. to William Thomas and Nannie CRABTREE HUFF.  He had lived in this area for 45 years.  He was married to Nancy PIERATT who preceded in death.  On Dec. 17, 1955 in Denver he married Bertha Mae STAHL who survives.  He was a United States Army veteran.  He retired from B. Walter Co. in Wabash.

Surviving with his wife are three sons, Leonard [HUFF], Plymouth; Roger [HUFF], Logansport; Daniel [HUFF], Rochester; five grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a sister, Ida PIERATT, Rochester; and several nieces and nephews.  Preceding in death were a daughter, five sisters and six brothers.

Graveside services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at Plainview Cemetery, Macy, with the Rev. David WELSH officiating.  Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

 

Sarah Ruth Porter

May 9, 1907 - July 4, 1993

Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Sarah Ruth KING PORTER, 86, 7784 Camabraw Park Lake, Rock Lake.

The Rev. George TROYER will officiate.  Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery.  Visitation for family and friends will be at the funeral home following memorial services.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Manitou Training Center, Rochester.

Mrs. Porter died at 9:45 p.m. Sunday in her home.  She was born in Wabash to Marshall and Clara GARRISON KING.  On Dec. 23, 1925 in Wabash she married Lee PORTER, who died in Feb. 1979.  She was retired from Manitou Training Center where she served on the board of directors until 1988.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. David (Patricia) DAVIS, Wabash; Mrs. Robert M. (Anna) PODELL Sr., Winamac; Mrs. J.C. (Betty) CARL, Goshen; three sons, William [PORTER], Agonquin, Ill.; Michael [PORTER], Hanover Park, Ill.; Robert [PORTER], at home; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren and a sister, Mary Jane PELL, Wabash.

 

Harry L. Sult

Harry L. SULT, 72, P.O. Box 303, Leiters Ford, died at 2:30 a.m. Monday, at his home.

Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home.

 

Wednesday, July 7, 1993

 

Edith Walls

Apr. 17, 1910 - July 6, 1993

Edith WALLS, 83, 301 E. 14th St., died at 2:25 p.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital.  She was born in Williams to William Everett and Onada INMAN SULLIVAN.  She was a 1928 graduate of Williams High School.  On May 9, 1929 in Bloomington she married Dencil WALLS who died Aug. 25, 1992.  She was a retired dietary employee at Woodlawn Hospital.  She was a member of the Rochester Church of Christ and the Omega Home Exonomics Club, Akron, and she liked to work in her flower garden.

Surviving are three daughters, Marjorie Jean DeTURK, Wabash, Doris E. WOOLINGTON, Kewanna; Connie HARTMAN, Fulton; a son, Donald WALLS, Argos; eleven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and a brother, Ward SULLIVAN, South Bend.  Preceding in death were two brothers.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Rochester Church of Christ with Gary MacDONALD officiating.  Burial will be in the Kewanna Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call after 4 p.m. Thursday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Homes, Inc., Kewanna and after 11 a.m. Friday at the church.  Memorials may be made to the Rochester Church of Christ.

 

Agnes Hathaway

Jan. 22, 1894 - July 3, 1993

Agnes (HOFFMAN) HATHAWAY, 99, formerly of Winamac, died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday in Life Care Center, Rochester.

She was born in Winamac, where on Jan. 5, 1914 she married Morrow Q. HATHAWAY.  He died in 1973.  She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church and Christian Mothers and Daughters of Isabella.  She was a former cashier for Isis Theatre.

Surviving are two daughters, Elsie Louise DILL, Vallejo, Calif.; Nancy M. FINLEY, St. Petersburg, Fla.; eight grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death was a son, Richard M. [HATHAWAY].

Services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Peter’s Catholic Church.  Burial was in St. Peter’s Cemetery.  Frain Mortuary, Winamac, handled the arrangements.

 

Harry L. Sult

Feb. 8, 1921 - July 6, 1993

Harry L. SULT, 72, Leitters Ford, died at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday at his home.

He was born in Richland Township to David E. and Ella M. ZECHIEL SULT.  He lived most of his life in Leiters Ford.  On Dec. 9, 1966 in Rochester he marrid Lily B. McGOWEN who survives.  He was a self-employed carpenter.  He was a member of the Leiters Ford United Methodist Church.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mary Ella RYON, Dayton, Ohio Mrs. David (Joan B.) HODSON, Peru; a son, John SULT, Tracy, Calif.; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and a sister, Ollie FRY, Seminole, Fla.  Preceding in death was a brother, Clifford [SULT], in 1973.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Leiters Ford United Methodist church with the Rev. Douglas BARBER officiating.  Burial will be in the Leiters Ford I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester and after 9 a.m. Saturday at the church.  Memorials may be made to the Leiters Ford United Methodist Church.

 

Thursday, July 8, 1993

 

Paul Cox

Oct. 22, 1903 - July 7, 1993

Paul COX, 89, 9846 East 100 North, Akron, died at 2:07 p.m. Wednesday in Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Howard County to William and Rosella CARSON COX.  On Oct. 27, 1923 in Rochester he married Aletha May CLINKER, who died July 16, 1988.  He was a retired well driller and farmer.  He was a member of Olive Bethel Church of God, Akron.  He was a former member of the Modern Woodsmen of American.

Surviving are nine daughters, Mrs. Larry (Mary Etta) BASHAM, Mishawaka; Helen COX, Pauline CLAXTON, and Mrs. James (Patsy) CARPENTER, all of Akron; Mrs. Tom (Genivee) SNAVELY, Wabash; Mrs. John (Gail) GRABLE, Albion; Mrs. James (Willowdean) ZOLMAN, Van Buren, Ark.; Mrs. Stephen (Jean) KERBY, Galveston; Mrs. Bill (Jane) KRATZER, Macy; three sons, Milton and Floyd [COX], Akron; Dale [COX], Rochester; thirty-six grandchildren; sixty-three great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and seven step-grandchildren and ten step-great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were a daughter, Juanita [COX]; three sons, Earl, Harold and William [COX]; two great-grandchildren, Rita Diane and Mickey; six sisters and three brothers.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Akron Church of God with the Rev. Lynne JESSUP officiating.  Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery.  Friends may call from   2-9 p.m. Friday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

 

Friday, July 9, 1993 to Saturday, July 10, 1993

 

[no obits]

 

Monday, July 12, 1993

 

Chancey E. Clark

April 22, 1900 - July 10, 1993

Chancey Everett “Red” CLARK, 93, formerly of Akron, died at 5:15 p.m. Saturday at Rochester Health Care Center.

He was born in Kosciusko County to Delbert and Lulu JEFFERIES CLARK.  He had been a carpenter and fence builder.  He also had worked for Wilsons Coal and Grain, Rochester in the 1950s.  For several years he lived at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, where he tended race horses.

Surviving are a foster-son, Wayne KAMP, Akron; five foster-grandchildren, Dennis, Steve, Frank, Andy KAMP, and Becky POWELL; nineteen foster-great-grandchildren; one foster-great-great-granddaughter several nieces and nephews; and a brother, George CLARK, Rochester.  Preceding in death were two sisters, Ollie MILLER and Pauline SHOEMAKER; and two brothers, Melvin and Rurel CLARK.

Services wil be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Lowell BURRUS officiating.  Burial will be in he Athens Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday.

Howard E. Darr

April 29, 1901 - July 10, 1993

Howard E. DARR, 92, formerly of Bremen, died at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Medco Center, South Bend. He was born in Rochester to Charles N. and Echo Elizabeth TIPTON DARR.  He was a lifelong area resident.  On Mar. 31, 1921 in Rochester he married Linnie L. FOOR who died Aug. 16, 1991.  He retired from Studebaker Corp. in 1966. He was a member of Peoples Church of South Bend.

Surviving are sevral nieces and nephews, including Martha A. THOMPSON, 11439 Sunny Lane, Plymouth; and three sisters, Evelyn HODGE and Pauline EASTER, both of Rochester, and Barbara STEWART, Decatur.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Palmer Funeral Home, Lakeville, with the Rev. Robert BURKHARDT officiating.  Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today.   Memorials may be made to the Peoples Church of South Bend.

 

Tuesday, July 13, 1993

 

Margaret Brennan

May 29, 1898 - July 12, 1993

Margaret BRENNAN, 95, formerly of Kewanna, died at 5:15 a.m. Monday at Meridian-Cardinal Nursing Home.

She was born in Logansport to John F. and Anastasia CARROLL BRENNAN.  She operated the Brennan Insurance Agency for 50 years until her retirement in 1976.  She was a correspondent for The Rochester Sentinel and Our Sunday Visitor.

Surviving is a brother, John R. BRENNAN, South Bend.  Preceding in death was a niece, Florence Alice BRENNAN and a nephew, Edward BRENNAN.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Cross Catholic Church, South Bend, with the Rev. Don DILG officiating.  Burial will be in the St. Vincent Cemetery, Logansport.  Friends may call after 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, at the church.  Hickey Funeral Homes, South Bend, handled the arrangements.

 

Howard Meenen

Mar. 16, 1920 - July 12, 1993

Howard “Bud” MEENEN, 73, Route 2, Macy, died at 7:30 p.m. Monday, while at home working in his garden. He was born near Macy to Delbert and Gretchen SHAW MEENEN.  He was a lifetime resident of the Macy area and a farmer.  On July 24, 1976 in Indianapolis he married Sharon GEARHART, who survives.  He was a member of Lake Manitou Moose Lodge.  He served with the Navy in World War II in the Pacific Theater.

Surviving with his wife are three step-daughters, Mrs. Howard (Debbie) BABCOCK, Culver; Mrs. Ed (Cheryl) CULLOUGH, Akron; Mrs. Frank (Linda) KAMP, Akron; two step-sons, Rev. Steve FLECK, Winchester, Ky., Tim FLECK, Akron; and fourteen step-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Steve FLECK and the Rev. Lawrence SEE officiating.  Graveside military services will be by the American Legion and VFW in the Ebenezer Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday.  Memorials may be made to the Ebenezer Church near Macy.

Wednesday, July 14, 1993

 

Frederick Lechler

Aug. 4, 1944 - July 12, 1993

Frederick LECHLER, 48, Homosassa, Florida, died Monday evening of an asthma attack.

Born in Rochester to Eugene and Carol BIDDINGER LECHLER, he was a teacher at Inverness High School. He had lived at Lake Manitou until 1960 when his family moved to Floriea.

Surviving with his parents are two daughters, Laura and Deborah [LECHLER], both of Homosassa, two aunts, Vera BIDDINGER, Warsaw, and Allene BIDDINGER, Rochester.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

 

Irene M. Moldovan

May 1, 1916 - July 13, 1993

Irene M. MOLDOVAN, 75, 200 E. 15th St., died at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Rochester Health Care Center.  She had been ill for six months.

She was born in Terre Haute to Ralph P. and Alice M. HINTON LaMAR.  She spent her childhood in Danville, Ill., and moved here in 1979.  On July 21, 1941 in Crown Point she married Julius M. MOLDOVAN, who survives.  She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Surviving with her husband are a brother, Harold P. LaMAR, Montrose, Colo.; an aunt, Lydia LaMAR, Danville, Ill.; a niece, a nephew, and cousins.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Frank KILCLINE officiating.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and from noon-1:30 p.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home.  The Rosary will be said at 4 p.m. Wednesday and a prayer vigil will be at     8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral Home.

 

Joseph G. Arnold

Jan. 5, 1908 - July 13, 1993

Joseph G. ARNOLD, 85, 1814 North St., Logansport, died at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis.  He had been in an automobile accident on July 6.

He was born in Rochester to Samuel and Alda GREGSON ARNOLD.  He was a 1926 graduate of Rochester High School.  On June 13, 1936 in Rushville he married Janet E. SNYDER who died Feb. 16, 1983.  He retired as a conductor after 31 years with the Penn-Central Railroad.  He was a member of the Logansport chapter 323 Fraternal Order of Eagles and an Indiana University sports fan.

Surviving are a daugher, Susan MAYFIELD, Carmel; two sons, Jerry J. [ARNOLD], 2130 Usher St., Logansport; David S. [ARNOLD], Route 3, Logansport; and two grandchildren, Kris MAYFIELD and Jason ARNOLD.  Preceding in death was a brother.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport with the Rev. William Art MALONEY officiating.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Thursday and after 8 a.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to the Lions Club Eye Bank and Leader Dog funds.

Thursday, July 15, 1993

 

Harry C. Kinzie

May 20, 1916 - July 14, 1993

Harry C. KINZIE, 77, Route 5, Logansport, died at 7:40 p.m. Wednesday at Chase Center, Logansport.

He was born in Cass County to Roy Alden and Bessie E. DILLON KINZIE.  On April 17, 1952 he married Jessie B. FRYE YEARGEAN who died April 17, 1992.  He was a welder retired from Freeman Loader, Peru.

Surviving are a step-son, John YEARGEAN; seven step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; a step-daugher-in-law, Barbara YEARGEAN; and a sister, Helen MORPHET, Logansport.  Preceding in death were two brothers, Don and Lloyd [KINZIE].

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Bill BRADY officiating.  Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico.  Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday.

 

Susan E. Allen

June 4, 1890 - June 30, 1993

Susan Ellen ALLEN, 103, died at Washakie Memorial Hospital, Worland, Wyo.

She was born in Chamois, Mo. to William S. and Maria Belle BOYER AYERS.  On Aug. 23, 1911 in Alliance, Neb., she married Guy V. ALLEN.  She was a 70-year member of the First Baptist Church in Greybull, Wyo.

Surviving are nieces, Dona MILLER, Rochester; Charlotte TALBOTT, Plymouth; Olive WATKINS and Guyla CUNNINGHAM, Kewanna; and a nephew, William WILLOUGHBY, Kewanna.  Preceding in death were her husband and a son, Bernard [ALLEN].

Graveside services took place July 2 at the Hillside Cemetery, Greybull.  The Atwood Family Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

 

Jewell R. Johnston

Nov. 30, 1900 - July 13, 1993

Jewell Ruth JOHNSTON, 92, formerly of Rochester, died at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Helix View Healthcare Center, El Cajon, Calif.

She was born in Milford, Ill., to Milton and Annis SMILEY.  She attended Indiana University and taught school in the Rochester area.  In May 1925 she married Ernest Franklin JOHNSTON.  She had lived in Rochester and Belle Center, Ohio.

Surviving are three sons, Robert Smiley JOHNSTON, Los Angeles, Calif.; David Lee JOHNSTON, San Diego, Calif.; Ernest Franklin JOHNSTON Jr., Rochester; twelve grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren.

Arrangements are pending at Feathergill Mortuary, San Diego, Calif.  Memorials may be made to the Presbyterian Church.

Friday, July 16, 1993

 

Arthur Hall

July 5, 1931 - July 8, 1993

Arthur “Ed” HALL, 62, Bay St. Louis, Miss., died on Thursday, July 8, at his home.

He was born in Crix, Rowan County, Ky., to Oliver and Vesta PETTIT HALL.  He served in the Air Force during the Korean War.  He retired from NASA Space Center, Pearl River, Miss.  He was a member of the Church of God.

Surviving are his wife, Katherine “Kay” HALL; four daughters, Sharon GABA, Mobile, Ala.; Krista SIGNORELLI, Pass Christian, Miss.; Beth DALEY and Gloria FREY, both of Bay St. Louis; two sons, Carl [HALL], Chalmette, La.; Ronald [HALL], Metairie, La.; seventeen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, and a brother, Earl C. HALL, Rochester.

Services were July 12 at Edmond-Fahey Funeral Chapel with graveside services at noon in the National Cemetery, Beloit, Miss.

 

Morean South

Oct. 20, 1900 - July 16, 1993

Morean SOUTH, 92, formerly of Argos, died at 6:50 a.m. at Hospice Greenbrier Nursing Home, Miami, Fla.  She had been a patient for 13 days.

She was born in Argos to Charles A. and Ola BECK STEVENSON.  On Jan. 13, 1924, in Argos she married Frank L. SOUTH who died in 1931.  She lived in Miami, Fla. for 33 years.

Surviving are a daughter, Doris ENGLING, Miami; a son, Robert L. SOUTH, Port St. Lucie, Fla.; nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were three sisters, Fern RAY, Beulah IRWIN, and Lula LAKE.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Donald C. LACY officiating.  Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos.  Friends may call from 4-8 Sunday and after 9 a.m. Monday.

 

Saturday, July 17, 1993

 

[no obits]

 

Monday, July 19, 1993

 

William A. Bardsley

William Alan BARDSLEY, 41, Valparaiso, died at 5:30 a.m. today in Porter County from injuries sustained in a semi-trailer accident.

He is the son of Paul and Maxine BARDSLEY, Route 3, Rochester.

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

Joanne E. Herbert

Mar. 30, 1916 - July 17, 1993

Joanne E. HERBERT, 77, Scottsdale, Az., died Satuerday at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Rochester and moved to Arizona in 1978 from Lorain, Ohio.

Surviving are a daughrter, Jennifer E. HERBERT, San Francisco; a son, James H. HERBERT II, San Francisco; three grandchildren, Deirdre, Alexandra, and James H. HERBERT III; and a sister, Frances MOORE TILMAN, Clearwater, Fla.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Road, Scottsdale.  Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 7038, Phoenix, Az. 85011.

 

Bessie I. Echelman

Dec. 27, 1907 - July 17, 1993

Bessie I. ECHELMAN, 85, 400 W. Washington St., Plymouth, died at 11:25 a.m. Saturday, July 17, at the Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home.

She was born in Fulton County to Samuel and Margaret MAHAFFEY KAMP.  She was a resident of Plymouth for most of her life.  On April 18, 1926 in Rochester, she married Estle J. ESHELMAN who died May 24, 1983.  She was a member of the Women of the Moose.  She attended Sunrise Chapel.

Surviving are two daughters, Clarice SPINDLER, Plymouth; Jean MITCHELL, Culver; eleven grandchildren; and several great and great-great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were a daughter, Mary DUNCAN; a grandson, Larry SPINDLER; and nine sisters.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Johnson Funeral Home, Plymouth with the Rev. Mark HUTCHINSON officiating.  Burial will be in the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.  Memorials may be made to the Marshall County Heart Association.

 

Ruth Felty

June 22, 1907 - July 17, 1993

Ruth FELTY, 86, Life Care Center, died at 8:10 p.m. Saturday at Life Care Center.

She had been a resident of Life Care Center since 1974.

Surviving are a son and a niece.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call after 9 a.m. Tuesday.

Tuesday, July 20, 1993

 

Cecil M. Patterson

Sept. 17, 1912 - July 20, 1993

Cecil Murphy PATTERSON, 80, 519 Madison St., died at 3 a.m. today at Life Care Center of Rochester.  He had been ill for a year.

He was born in Purcell, Okla. to David S. and Lulu MURPHY PATTERSON and lived here for 50 years.  On Aug. 19, 1932, in Rochester, he married Frances DePUGLIA who survives.  He was a graduate of Oklahoma State University.  He retired as a superintendent after 35 years with Public Service Indiana.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church.  He was a member of F&AM #79, Rochester Rotary Club, Scottish Rite and Mizpah Shrine Temple of South Bend.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Dale (Kay) CLAY, Indianapolis; Mrs. Robert (Gail) NORRIS, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Mrs. Allen (LuAnn) BICKLE, Pueblo, Colo.; a son, Neil PATTERSON, Boerne, Texas; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Marie WIRT, Los Angeles.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Junior BOSE officiating.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday.  F&AM will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m.  Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church.

 

James E. Bussard

July 28, 1959 - July 19, 1993

James E. BUSSARD, 33, 1010 Hartzell St., New Haven, formerly of Akron, died at 4:30 p.m. Monday at Courtland Health and Rehabilitation Center, Fort Wayne, of injuries sustained in a traffic accident April 26.

He was born in Rochester to Joe and Jean ARTHUR BUSSARD.  He had done construction work.

Surviving are his mother, Jean BUSSARD, Akron; two daughters, Jennifer and Jessica BUSSARD, New Haven three sisters, Sue BUSSARD, Mrs. John (Bernice) STRONG, both of Akron; Mrs. Perry (Jane Ann) CLARK, New Haven; six brothers, John [BUSSARD], Hudson; Rex [BUSSARD], Fort Wayne; Bob [BUSSARD], North Liberty; Greg [BUSSARD], Warsaw, David and Chuck [BUSSARD], both of Akron; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Akron Cemetery, with the Rev. Larry ZUMWALT officiating.  Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Gordon L. Clark

Dec. 16, 1925 - July 18, 1993

Gordon L. CLARK, 67, Woodspoint #30, North Manchester, died at 11:55 a.m. Sunday at Marion General Hospital.

Born in Wabash County to Roy and Faye BAKER CLARK, he was a lifetime resident of Wabash County.  On May 1, 1948, in North Manchester, he married Arlene HOOVER who survives.  He served with the Navy in World War II.  In 1992 he retired after 20 years with the Manchester Community School system.  He was a member of the First Brethren Church and the Lions Club.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs.Tad (Teresa) McFARLAND, Elkhart; a son, Jack K. CLARK, Arlington Heights, Ill.; a grandchild; three sisters, Mrs. Gordon (Mary Louise) GRONINGER, Akron; Mrs. Robert (Donnabelle) HOFFMAN, Wabash; and Mrs. Sandra HEASTON, Huntington.  Preceding in death were three sisters and two brothers.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Peaody Chapel with the Rev. Marlin McCANN and Rev. Robert SCHMEISER officiating.  Burial will be in the Oaklawn Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Bender Chapel, Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, North Manchester and after 9 a.m. Thursday at the Peabody Chapel.  Memorials may be made to the First Brethren Church or the Peabody Home Foundation (Caring Circle).

 

Wednesday, July 21, 1993

 

William A. Bardsley

Apr. 29, 1952 - July 19, 1993

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Ave., Portage, for William Alan BARDSLEY, 41, Valparaiso.

He died at 5:30 a.m. Monday in Porter County from injuries sustained in a semi-trailer accident.  He was born in Valparaiso to Paul and Maxine BARDSLEY of Rochester.  He had lived in Valparaiso for the past 10 years.  He worked at Costas Foods Supermarkets, Valparaiso and was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church of South Haven, Cass Clinton Fire Dept., American Legion Post 403 of Wanatah, Civil War Round Table and Sons of the Union Veterans.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran.

Surviving with his parents are three sons, Charles Michael [BARDSLEY], Lake Station; Jason Corbett and William Travis [BARDSLEY], both of  Portage; a sister, Lynn SERLES, Valparaiso; a grandmother, Marie LARKIN, Rochester; and a nephew, William Kristopher SERLES, Valparaiso.  Preceding in death was a brother, Charles Michael [BARDSLEY].

The Rev. John C. ALLEN will officiate.  Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Portage.  Friends may call from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday.

Thursday, July 22, 1993

 

Marie L. Maskell

Aug. 15, 1915 - July 21, 1993

Marie L. MASKELL, 77, 340 E. Fourth St., died at 10:43 a.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Alburg, Vt. and moved here from Grand Isle, Vt., nine years ago.  She retired from Brattleboro (Vt.) Hospital.  She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fulton County RSVP and Rochester Eagles Lodge Auxiliary.

Surviving are a daughter, Patricia MILLER, Rochester; and three granddaughters, Pavo KENT, Rochester, and Grace Marie KENT and Donald M. KENT, both of Burlington, Vt.  Preceding in death were two husbands, Alfred NORRIS and Russell E. MASKELL, and twelve sisters and brothers.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery with Father Dominic YOUNG officiating.  Friends may call after 10 a.m. Friday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home.

 

Sherman Jones

Sep. 6, 1946 - July 21, 1993

Sherman JONES, 46, 421 15th St., Logansport, died at 9:36 a.m. Wednesday at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born in Floyd County (Ky.) to Earl and Armina STUMBO JONES.  On March 27, 1968, in Clintwood, Va., he married Marcia ROWAN who survives.  He worked for General Transfer of Rochester since 1987 as a truck driver.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Patricia E. SANCHEZ, 1510 Spear St., Logansport, and Angela M. JONES, at home; two sons, Ryan S. JONES and Michael M. JONES, at home; a granddaughter; two sisters, Glenda DONAHUE, Fredricksburg, Va., and Rhonda DeWOLFE, Fort Wayne; four brothers, Edsal JONES and Gene JONES, Fredricksburg, Va., and Herman and Donnie JONES, Tram, Ky.  Preceding in death was a sister.

Services will be at 8:30 p.m. Friday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, with the Rev. Fred DRYE officiating.  Burial will be private.  Friends may call from 4 p.m. Friday until services.

 

Kathryn L. Lumm

Kathryn L. BARNES LUMM, 85, 547 Bryan Ave., Wabash, formerly of Akron, died at 6:05 p.m. Wednesday at Miller’s Merry Manor West, Wabash.

Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Friday, July 23, 1993

 

Kathryn L. Lumm

Feb. 18, 1908 - July 21, 1993

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, for Kathryn L. BARNES LUMM, 85, 547 Bryan Ave., Wabash.  She had been in failing health for several years.

The Rev. Terry L. CANFIELD will officiate.  Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-5 and 6-8 p.m. Friday.  Memorials may be made to Gideons International.

Mrs. Lumm, formerly of Akron, died at 6:05 p.m. Wednesday at Miller’s Merry Manor West, Wabash.  She was born in Dowagiac, Mich., to Albert E. and Ethel Alvina PHILLIPS BARNES.  On June 18, 1972 in Wabash she married Arthur LUMM who died June 22, 1983.  She worked for General Telephone Company in Akron for 13 years and in Wabash for 18 1/2 years.  She was a member of the First Church of God, Wabash, and Gideons International.

Surviving are a step-son, David P. LUMM, Mahwah, N.J.; and five sisters, Arvada JONES, Doloris GRAICHEN and Mrs. Ronald (Jeanette) FENIMORE, all of Akron, and Lenora EATON and Mrs. Harry (Margart) WATKINS, both of Warsaw.  Preceding in death was a brother, Fred BARNES.

 

Rhea L. Thompson

Aug. 24, 1897 - July 23, 1993

Rhea L. THOMPSON, 95, 819 Jefferson St., died at 7 a.m. today at Peabody Retirement Home, North Manchester.

She was born in Fulton County to John and Lulu GREGSON FULTZ.  She was a lifetime resident of Fulton County.  On Jan. 1, 1917, in Rochester she married Kenneth W. THOMPSON who died April 1, 1971.  She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Rochester.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. George (Josephine) KROM II, Rochester a son, Gene THOMPSON, Rochester; eight grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home with the Rev. Junior BOSE officiating.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from [10:30 a.m. until the service begins at 2 p.m.] Sunday.  Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Rochester.

 

Saturday, July 24, 1993

 

Leonard E. Barrett

Leonard Earl BARRETT, 68, of 341 Indiana Ave., died at 6:20 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospital.

Arrangemens are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester, with viewing tentatively set to begin after 2 p.m. Monday and the funeral on Tuesday.

Monday, July 26, 1993

 

Leonard E. Barrett

Leonard Earl “Honey” BARRETT, 68, 341 Indiana Ave., died at 6:10 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospital.  He had been in failing health for several years.

He was born in Navoo, Ala., to John and Nellie RINER BARRETT.  On Nov. 27, 1958, in Little Rock, Ark., he married Phyllis SMITH who survives.  He retired in 1975 from Rochester Metal Products after 18 years of service.  He was a veteran of WW II and a member of Rochester VFW.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Gail SEE, Rochester; Mrs. Rick (Annette) WHITE, Akron; two step-daughters, Mrs. Joe (Kathryn) MOUNTS and Cindy Sue SCHAFFNER, both of Rochester; two step-sons, Charles A. RICHARDSON, Kewanna, and Gary W. RICHARDSON, Rochester; eight grandchildren; two sisters, Cecil KENNEDY and Stella KING, both of Jasper, Ala.; three brothers, William L. and James B. BARRETT, both of Florida, and Wesley BARRETT, Arkansas.  Preceding in death were four sisters and a brother.

Graveside services, with military rites, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery with the Rev. Cliff WILKINS officiating.  Military rites will be conducted by the VFW and the American Legion.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today and after 1 p.m. Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home.

 

Floyd H. Hintz

Mar. 30, 1912 - July 24, 1993

Floyd Henry HINTZ, 81, Rochester, died at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Life Care Center of Rochester.

He was born in Pulaski County to Henry F. and Dessie FISHER HINTZ.  He lived in Hanging Grove Township in Jasper County and was a lifetime farmer.  On Jan. 14, 1935, he married Mabel A. GARLING who died Sept. 6, 1963.  On Dec. 19, 1966, in Wolcott, he married Helen Elizabeth GREENBURG who died Nov. 9, 1974.  He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church of Francesville, Prairie Lodge 125, F&AM, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Indianapolis and the Loyal Order of Moose 2272.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Gary (Theresa) HALL and Mrs. James (Carolyn) ENYART, both of Kewanna; eleven grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were his parents, a daughter, a son, a sister and a brother.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Jackson Funeral Home, Rensselaer, with Pastor PETERSON officiating.  Burial will be in the Osborne Cemetery, Rensselaer.  Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. today.  Masonic services will be at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 27, 1993

 

Harry J. Bauman

July 21, 1902 - July 26, 1993

Harry J. BAUMAN, 91, of 9211 West 100 North, Kewanna, died at 7:05 a.m. Monday at the home of his daughter.

He was born in Pulaski County to Benjamin and Anna Kathryn SCHEUER BAUMAN.  At age 6 he learned to dance a jig while his brother played the piano and continued to enjoy dancing until he was 90.  He was a graduate of Star City Schools.  On Nov. 5, 1938, in Kewanna, he married Sophia BARKEY who died June 28, 1960.  He farmed in Pulaski and Fulton counties using horses, steam power and gasoline tractors.  Betewen 1915 and 1920 he was involved in the construcrtion of roads in VanBuren Township.  He was a member of the St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Kewanna, Fulton County Farm Bureau (charter member), Pinhook Grange and VFW Fathers Auxiliary.

Surviving are a daughter, Mary Ann NEHRING, Kewanna; fourteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Ben [BAUMAN], Zionsville; Dan [BAUMAN], Stockton,N.Y., and John [BAUMAN], Wappingers Falls, N.Y.  Preceding in death were a grandson, a great-grandson, five sisters and five brothers.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the St. Ann’s Catholic Church with Father Frank KILCLINE officiating.  Burial will be in the St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, Winamac.  Friends may call after 4 p.m. Wednesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna.  A Rosary will be said at 5 p.m. and a scripture service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

 

Wednesday, July 28, 1983

 

Marie E. Mathias

May 25, 1911 - July 27, 1993

Marie E. MATHIAS, 82, died at 11:10 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Hospital and Health Center, Kokomo.

She was born in Miami County to Lawrence and Eva KRANING RUSH.  On July 21, 1956 in Logansport she married Oliver MATHIAS, who died Oct. 11, 1959.  She was a member of the Mexico Church of the Brethren.

Surviving are a step-daughter, Dessie SANDERS, Marion; a step-son, John MATHIAS, Jonesboro; several grandchildren and three nieces.  Preceding in death were two step-daughtters, Cleo HUFFMAN and Bertha EAKINS and a brother.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Mexico Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Timothy DEARDORFF officiating.  Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico.  Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver and one hour before services at the church.

Samuel L. Dawald

Jan. 31, 1900 - July 18, 1993

Samuel Lyman DAWALD, 91 [?], 1610 East 700 South, Macy, died at 4 a.m. today at his home.  He had been ill for several months.

He was born in Fulton County to Samuel and Sarah ZARTMAN DAWALD.  He was a lifetime resident of Fulton County.  On Sept. 18, 1936 in Twelve Mile he married Evelyn Marie WORKING who survives.  He was a member of the Fulton Baptist Church and the Prill School Association.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Emmagene REFFETT, Fulton, Donna Lee McKETTRICK, Fort Wayne; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were three sisters and two brothers.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, with the Rev. James THURSTON officiating.  Burial will be in the Fulton Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saturday.  Memorials may be made to the Pril School Museum.

 

Harry J. Bauman

July 21, 1902 - July 26, 1993

Harry J. BAUMAN, 91, 9211 West 100 North, Kewanna, died at 7:05 a.m. Monday at his daughter’s home.

He was born in Pulaski County to Benjamin and Anna Kathryn SCHEUER BAUMAN.  An avid dancer, he was a graduate of Star City schools.  On Nov. 5, 1928 in Kewanna he married Sophia BARKEY who died June 28, 1960.  He retired from farming in Fulton and Pulaski counties using horses, steam power and gasoline tractors.  Between 1915 and 1920 he was involved in the construction of roads on VanBuren Township.  He was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Kewanna, Fulton County Farm Bureau (charter member), Pinhook Grange and VFW Fathers Auxiliary.

Surviving are a daughter, Mary Ann NEHRING, Kewanna; three sons, Ben [BAUMAN], Zionsville; Dan [BAUMAN], Stockton, N.Y.; John [BAUMAN], Wappingers Falls, N.Y.; fourteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were a grandson, a great-grandson, five sistes and five brothers.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Ann’s Catholic Church with Father Frank KILCLINE officiating.  Burial will be in the St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, Winamac.  Friends may call after 4 p.m. today at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna.  A Rosary will be said at 5 p.m. and scripture service at 7:30 p.m. today.

 

Thursday, July 29, 1993

 

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Friday, July 30, 1993

 

Frank M. Savage

Dec. 30, 1937 - July 30, 1993

Frank M. SAVAGE, 55, 4465 E. Wabash Road, died at 1 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital, where he had been a patient for five days.

He was born in Macy to Kenneth and Opal MUSSELMAN SAVAGE, who survive.  On June 21, 1959 in Peru he married Mitzie S. MEREDITH, who survives.  He farmed and worked at Rochester Metal Products for 10 years.  He was a member of Macy Christian Church, Lincoln Lodge 523, Fraternal Order of Police 852 and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.

Surviving with his wife and parents are two daughters, Mrs. Greg (Lisa) McMILLEN, Rochester; Mrs. David (Susie) SAVAGE, Macy; a son, Klise SAVAGE, Kewanna; four grandchildren, Melea and Garrett McMILLEN, Rochester; T.J. STEVENS and Lance STEVENS, Kewanna; a sister, Mrs. Dick (Ann) KAIN, Lexington, S.C.; two brothers, Bill SAVAGE, Toledo, Ohio; and Steve SAVAGE, Macy.  Preceding in death were a grandson, Blaine McMILLEN, and a sister, Lois McCLURE.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. C. Allan HAZEN officiating.  Masonic services will be at 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.  Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 and  6-8 p.m. Saturday and after 12:30 p.m. Sunday.

 

Saturday, July 31, 1893

 

William J. Lyons

Oct. 27, 1925 - July 29, 1993

William J. LYONS, 67, 123 Railroad St., Etna Green, died at 10:55 p.m. Thursday at Life Care Center of Rochester.

He was born in Etna Green to Otto and Eva COX LYONS.  He was a lifetime resident of Etna Green.  On Aug. 7, 1946 he married Phyllis RINGLE who died July 14, 1984.  He worked as a painter and retired in 1983.  He served with the Navy in World War II and was a member of American Legion Post 49 in Warsaw.

Surviving are his mother, Eva LYONS, Plymouth; two daughters, Sally JOHNSON, Rochester Connie FOREMAN, Warren; a son, John LYONS, Etna Green, three grandchildren; and a brother, Frank LYONS, Argos.  Preceding in death were a daughter, Shirley [LYONS]; an infant son, Steven [LYONS]; and a brother, James [LYONS].

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Deaton Funeral Home, Bourbon.  Burial will be in the Pleasant Hil Cemetery, Bourbon.  Friends may call after 9 a.m. Monday.  Memorials may be made to the William Lyons family.

Monday, August 2, 1993

 

Martin L. Olinger

May 24, 1954 - July 31, 1993

Police are still investigating a fatal accident which occurred at 10:28 p.m. Saturday on County Roads 825 East and 100 North.

Police say Martin L. OLINGER, 39, Rochester, was killed when the pickup he was driving collided with a van driven by Angela BRYANT, age unknown, Rensselaer.  Bryant was taken to Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, where she is listed in fair condition today.  A passenger in the van, Wilma BRYANT, Akron, was admitted to Woodlawn Hospital where she is listed in fair condition.

This is the county’s first fatal traffic accident this year.

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Martin Lee OLINGER, 39, Old U.S. 31 North, Rochester, died at 10:28 p.m. Saturday from injuries sustained in an accident at 100 North and 825 East, Rochester.

Born in Rocheser to Merrell and Mary KOONS OLINGER, he was a lifetime resident of Rochester.  He was a truck driver for Niff-Corr, Inc., Mentone, an Air Force veteran, and a member of the American Legion, the National Rifle Association, and ABATE.

Surviving are his mother and step-father, Howard and Mary BARNETT, Winamac; a daughter, Amy Lee OLINGER, Rochester; a step-son, Steve WILKINSON, Rochester; two brothers, Mark and Jeff OLINGER, both of Rochester; three step-sisters, Mrs. Jerry (Tammy) BARNES, Kokomo; Vickie LANE, Lowell, Mass.; Julie EDENS, Raleigh, N.C.; maternal grandfather, Carl KOONS, Rochester and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncled.  Preceding in death was his fiance, Robbie CONN, 1992.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester with the Rev. C. Allan HAZEN officiating.  Burial will be in the Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Logansport.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday.  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

 

Christina Rouch

Aug. 24, 1900 - July 31, 1993

Christina ROUCH, 92, Wright St., Fulton, died at 12:15 p.m. Saturday, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Peru.

She was born in Hoover to Charles and Lillie M. GRIEST AZBELL.  She lived most of her life in the Fulton area.  On Oct. 3, 1924 in Twelve Mile she married Vuel C. ROUCH who died Aut. 16, 1963.  She was a 50-year member of the Fulton Order of Eastern Star.  She was a member of the Fulton Baptist Church.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Don (Linda) CLOUSE, Fulton; six grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Lehman (Ida) WALLACE, Logansport; Mrs. Letty BERRYMAN, Peru; and a brother, Henry M. AZBELL, Tucson, Ariz.  Preceding in death were a son, Bob ROUCH; three sisters; and five brothers.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, with the Rev. Lonnie PETERS officiating.  Burial will be in the Salem Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday and after 9 a.m. Tuesday.  Eastern Star services will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday.  Memorials may be made to the Fulton Baptist Church.

Arthur W. Hoffman

July 17, 1911 - July 30, 1993

Arthur W. HOFFMAN, 82, 422 South Burson St., Winamac, died at 9:50 p.m. Friday at St. Margaret’s Mercy South Hospital, Dyer.

He was born in Ora to August and Stella SHAFER HOFFMAN.  He lived most of his life in Winamac.  On Nov. 4, 1932 in LaPorte he married Florence E. “Betty” HANSON who survives.  He was a member of Masonic Lodge 262 and Order of Eastern Star 96.  In 1928 he worked for Rumley Co., LaPorte.  During World War II he worked as a foreman in the Kingsbury Ordnance Plant.  He had been a farmer and retired as superintendant of Pulaski County Highway Dept.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Betty REINHOLD and Marge CONN, both of Winamac; four sons, Arthur S. HOFFMAN, Winamac; Howard HOFFMAN, Rochester; Tom HOFFMAN, Seagrove, N.C.; Dan HOFFMAN, Winamac; fourteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mae FENZAU, South Bend.  Preceding in death were a son, John [HOFFMAN], three sisters and two brothers.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with William MATHYS officiating.  Burial will be in the McKinley Memorial Gsardens, Winamac.  Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Monday and after 8 a.m. Tuesday.

 

Tuesday, August 3, 1993

 

Neva B. Carper

Mar. 10, 1902 - Aug. 2, 1993

Neva B. CARPER, 91, Columbia City, formerly of Mentone, died at 9 a.m. Monday at The Oaks.

She was born in Whitley County to William H. and Flora HANAUER LEPLEY and lived in Mentone from 1928-1981.  On June 20, 1936 she married Russell “Adam” CARPER, who died Feb. 11, 1972.  She was a homemaker and had worked in Carper and Carper Hardware, Mentone.  She was a member of the Mentone United Methodist Church.

Surviving are two sisters, Mae KING, Columbia City; Esther RUPLEY, South Whitley; and a brother, Charles LEPLEY, South Whitley.  Preceding in death was a son, Lyle K. CARPER.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at King Memorial Home, Mentone with Pastor Cathy JOHNS officiating.  Burial will be in the South Whitley Cemetery.  Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday.

Verlin E. Klinefelter Sr.

Mar. 29, 1916 - Aug. 2, 1993

Verlin E. KLINEFELTER, Sr., 77, Smith and Park Streets, Kewanna, died at     9:15 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph’s Medical Center, South Bend.

He was born in Versailles, Ill., to Merle and Loreeta MILLER KLINEFELTER.  On May 8, 1940 in Qincy, Ill. he married Esther STONE who survives.  He moved to Kewanna in 1958.  He was the retired owner of Kewanna Plumbing and Heating and a member of the Fathers Auxiliary, Kewanna VFW.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. William (Linda J.) GOTTSCHALK, Kokomo; two sons, Nick and Verlin E. [KLINEFELTER], Jr., both of Kewanna; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; a great-grandson and two step-great-grandchildren.

Private services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Homes, Inc., Kewanna with Max M. METZGER officiating.  Burial will be in the Kewanna Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday.

 

Edgar R. Bruce

April 17, 1914 - July 18, 1993

Word has been received that Edgar R. BRUCE, 79, Union City, Tenn., formerly of Rochester, died July 18, after being hospitalized for a week.  Services were conducted July 21.

He was born in Tyler, Mo., to Ernest and Dona BRUCE MONTGOMERY.  On Dec. 25, 1938 in Samburg, Tenn., he married Mary Avella WALLACE, who survives.  For 50 years he served congregations of the Church of Christ in Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee.  He was the guest preacher at churches in Missouri, California, Colorado, New York, and Oklahoma.  He was the minister for the Rochester Church of Christ from 1973-1976.  He and his wife were foster parents to 39 children.  He served as a counselor at Michigan Christian Youth Camp, Lapeer, Mich., for several summers, and was a supporter of Michigan Christian College, Rochester, Mich.  He was the fundraiser for Reelfoot Youth Camp, Hornbeak, Tenn.

Surviving with his wife are six children; fourteen grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and two brothers.  Preceding in death were a sister and a brother.

Memorials may be made to the Reelfoot Youth Camp, Debt Retirement, P.O. Box 736, Union City, Tenn. 38261.

Thursday, August 5, 1993

 

Bertha A. Bitterling

May 15, 1900 - Aug. 4, 1992

Bertha Anna BITTERLING, 93, 1601 Monroe St., died at 7:50 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital.  She had been a patient for three days.

She was born in Leiters Ford to Mathias M. and Ellen CARROTHERS SHIDAKER.  On Jan. 22, 1919, in Rochester, she married Charles Richard BITTERLING, who died Nov. 3, 1972.  She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rochester.

Surviving are two daughters, Frances WERNER, Rochester, and Annabelle SPARKS, Winamac; a son, Kenneth L. BITTERLING, Rochester; fourteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ola MOLTER, Goodland.  Preceding in death were a daughter, Norma EVANS; a son, Harold BITTERLING; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters and six brothers.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. James KREFT officiating.  Burial will be in the Bruce Lake Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saturday.  Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

 

Victor M. Lantz

Nov. 11, 1927 - Aug. 4, 1993

Victor M. LANTZ, 65, 212 N. Morgan St., Mentone, died at 2:37 p.m. Wednesday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

He was born in Fort Wayne to Calvin R. and Isabella MARKS LANTZ.  He lived most of his life in Mentone.  On Feb. 17, 1956 in Mentone he married Velma COPLEN who survives.  He was a World War II Army veteran who served in Japan.  He worked at Midwest Spring Manufacturing from 1948-1990 and was a member of the First Baptist Church.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Victor (Marty) LANTZ of Richmond, Va.; Van M. LANTZ, Mentone; six grandchildren; a sister, Ellandra YAZEL, Mentone; and a brother Quentin LANTZ, Warsaw.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Joe OLSEN officiating.  Burial will be in Mentone.  Friends may call after 2 p.m. Friday.

 

Friday, August 6, 1993

 

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Saturday, August 7, 1993

 

Elizabeth J. Smith

Elizabeth J. “Betty” ZELLERS SMITH, 71, Macy, died at 3:15 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital, where she had been a patient for a month.

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

Richard F. Newsom

July 15, 1919 - Aug. 5, 1993

Richard F. NEWSOM, 74, Hicksville, Ohio, died at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Fort Wayne Veterans Administration Medical Center.

He was born in Hicksville to Kenneth and Bernice NEWSOM.  A lifetime resident of the Hicksville area, he retired from Schwerman Trucking Company and was a World War II Army veteran.

Surviving are two daughters, Patricia MULLINS and Helen MILLER, both of Rochester; four sons, Arthur NEWSOM, Warsaw; Clinton NEWSOM, Fort Wayne; Paul and Allen NEWSOM, both of Hicksville; fourteen granechidren and seven great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the United Pentacostal Church of Hicksville.  Burial will be in the Fountain Grove Cemetery.  The Hicksville VFW will perform military graveside rites.

 

Monday, August 9, 1993

 

Elizabeth J. Smith

Sep. 16, 1921 - Aug. 7, 1993

Elizabeth J. “Betty” SMITH, 71, P.O. Box 67, Walnut St., Macy, died at 3:15 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital, where she had been a patient for a month.

She was born near Kewanna to Murl and Louise GORSELINE ZELLERS and lived most of her life in Macy and Rochester.  She was married to Harvey N. “Speck” SMITH, who preceded in death.  She was a homemaker and worked at Sunshine Cleaners.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Kenny (Anita L.) MILLER, Warsaw; two sons, Neil SMITH, Rochester James R. SMITH, Macy; three granddaughters, Kimberly McINTYRE, Rochester Mrs. Jeff (Lisa M.) HAWLEY, Claypool; Lori MILLER, Warsaw; a sister, Mrs. John (Evelyn) CLARK, Greenville, S.C.; and three brothers, Fred ZELLERS, Rochester; Louis ZELLERS, Glendora, Calif.; and Phillip ZELLERS, Manassas, Va.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Plainview Cemetery, Macy, with the Rev. David WELSH officiating.  There will be no visitation.  Foster & Good Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Memorials may be made to the Lions Leader Dog program.

 

Robert V. Brubaker

Robert V. BRUBAKER, 76, 421 Ledgeville, Oroville, Calif., formerly of Rochester, died at 2:15 a.m. Monday in the Oroville Hospital.  He was the father of Mrs. Keith (Caroline) BATHRICK.

Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Frances E. Mattix

Feb. 22, 1916 - Aug. 8, 1993

Frances E. MATTIX, 77, 102 Westview Court, Argos, died at 1:55 p.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital.  She had been a patient since Wednesday.

She was born near Argos to Charles and Gertrude OLINGER PFEIFER.  She was a lifetime resident of the Argos commnity.  On June 27, 1937 in Argos she married Earl W. MATTIX who survives.  She was a cashier and receptionist for many years at State Exchange Bank.  She and her huasband clerked at auction sales for about 40 years.  She was a member of the Argos United Methodist Church.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Maury (Darle E.) HAGAN, Auburn; Mrs. Terry (Beverly K.) THOMPSON, Argos; four grandchildren, Jody MILLER, Auburn; Laurie BOOHER, Camby; Kimberly UMBAUGH, Danville, Ill.; Timothy THOMPSON, Argos; five great-grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Ray (Norma) WARSTLER, Argos and Mrs. Dale (Lois) THOMPSON, Argos.  Preceding in death were three sistes and a brother.

Services will be at 10:30 Wednesday at the Argos United Methodist Church with Dr. Donald C. LACY and the Rev. Jack RHODES officiating.  Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Grossman Funeral Home and after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church.  Memorials may be made to the Argos United Methodist Church or the Marshall County Cancer Fund.

 

Tuesday, August 10, 1993

 

Loyd M. Mitchell

Feb. 28, 1909 - Aug. 9, 1993

Loyd Morris MITCHELL, 84, formerly of Rochester, died Monday at his home in Franklin.

He was born in Johnson County to Frank J. and Estelle E. WHITE MITCHELL.  On May 24, 1931 he married Carrie M. GRAVES, who died Feb. 12, 1982.  He was a retired minister of the Christian Pilgrim Church in Rochester from 1949-1980.  He was also a driver for Roselyn Bakeries, Omar Baking Co., Stewart Bakery and Home Juice Co.  He farmed in Greenwood, Argos and Rochester.  He was a member of the Faith Evangelical Methodist Church, Franklin.

Surviving are four daughters, Ruth Estelle ANDERSON, Grafton, N.D.; Shirley Dean BANARD, Zephyrhills, Fla.; Judith Ann FRETTINGER, Rochester; Elizabeth Gayle GUERRIERI; three sons, David G. MITCHELL, Whiteland; Roland Loyd MITCHELL, Pearson, Ga.; Charles M. MITCHELL, Franklin; twenty-three grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Lucille PICKEREL, Indianapolis; Forence BURGETT, Indianapolis; Reba WHITE, Edinburgh; and five brothers, Carl H. MITCHELL, Edinburgh; William MITCHELL, Franklin; Charles MITCHELL, Edinburgh; Joe MITCHELL, Shelbyville; and Oran MITCHELL, Whiteland.  Preceding in death was a brother, Gerald MITCHELL in 1991.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Faith Evangelical Methodist Church, Franklin with the Rev. Ralph STOCKLIN officiating.  Burial will be in the First Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Franklin.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Vandivier-Tudor Funeral Home.  Memorials may be made to the Faith Evangelical Methodist Church, 401 E. Madison St., Franklin, IN 46131.

Anna W. Briney

June 28, 1911 - Aug. 8, 1983

Anna W. BRINEY, 82, 390 Boulevard, Peru, died at 11:16 p.m. Sunday at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru. She was born in Fulton County’s Richland Township, to Melvidore and Vina WELLER BRINEY. Surviving are several nieces and nephews.  Preceding in death were three sisters and a brother.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Jordan Cemetery, Marshall County, with the Rev. Junior BOSE officiating.  There is no visitation.  Arrangements by Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru.

 

Angela Bryant

Dec. 16, 1966 - Aug. 8, 1993

Angela FOKIANOS BRYANT, 26, Renssalaer, died Sunday at Park View Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born in Gary to Stamatis and Virginia ANDERSON FOKIANOS.  She had been a Rensselaer resident for five years.  She was a 1984 graduate of Lake Station Edison High School and a 1988 graduate of Manchester College.  On July 30, 1988 in Merrillville she married John William BRYANT who survives.  She worked as an elementary teacher for the Kankakee Valley School Corp.  She previously worked as an assistant to Dr. Stephen HECKLER at the Lake Station Animal Clinic.  She was a member of the St. Iakavos Greek Orthodox Church, Valparaiso, the I.S.T.A. and N.E.A., and was the treasurer elect of Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority, Rensselaer.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Marine Christine [BRYANT], Rensselaer; her parents; a sister, LuAnn (Steven) MARSH, South Haven; a brother, Emmanuel FOKIANOS, Portage; and two nieces, Charity and Jamie MARSH, South Haven.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Iakavos Greek Orthodix Church, 602 Monroe St., Valparaiso, with Fr. Evagoras CONSTANTINIDES of St. Constantine and Helen officiating.  Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetry, Portage.  Friends may call from    2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Engle Funeral Home, 2700 Willowcreek Road, Portage.

 

Wednesday, August 11, 1993

 

Albert H. Rhoades

Oct. 18, 1920 - Aug. 11, 1993

Albert H. RHOADES, 72, 1820 Teasdale Lane, Kokomo, formerly of Kewanna, died at 1:08 a.m. today at Howard Community Hospital, Kokomo.

He was born in Cass County to Herbert and Mary Eva VERNON RHOADES and graduated fom Walton High School in 1938.  He was a retired Tucker Truck Lines driver.  He served with the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II.  He was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Walton Lodge 423 F&AM, Walton, and American Legion Post 36, Rochester.

Surviving are a daughter, Sharon Lea CRIPE, Kokomo; two sons, Larry A. RHOADES, Kokomo; Gary H. RHOADS, Baltimore, Md.; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were two sisters and a brother.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with the Rev. Denise DAVAULT officiating.  Burial will be in the Crooked Creek Cemetery, Royal Center.  Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Thursday.  A Masonic memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.  Military rites will be performed at the graveside.

Robert V. Brubaker

Sep. 16, 1916 - Aug. 9, 1993

Robert V. BRUBAKER, 76, 421 Ledgeview, Oroville, Calif., formerly of Rochester, died at 2:15 a.m. Monday at Oroville Hospital.

He was born in Rochester to Purl F. and Emma J. WALTZ BRUBAKER.  He lived in Rochester until June 1990.  On Oct. 19, 1935 in Rochester he married Dorothy L. SHOBE, who survives.  He owned Germany Bridge Campsite from 1965-1972 and was retired from Safway Steel Products.  During World War II he served with the Navy.  He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, the Christian Business Men’s American Legion and the Penn Valley, Calif. Community Church.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. James L. (Phyllis) CROUSSORE, Crestview, Fla.; Mrs. Keith D. (Carolyn) BATHRICK, Rochester; a son, Robert L. BRUBAKER, Oroville, Calif; four grandchildren, Pamela PEMBERTON, Rochester; James KNEE, Warsaw; Teresa MERRY, El Segundo, Calif.; James “Jay” CROUSSORE, Crestview, Fla.; a step-granddaughter, Brenda BATHRICK, Indianapolis; and eight great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death was a half-sister, Maleta KESLER.

Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home with the Rev. Olin CORBITT officiating.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call after 10 a.m. Thursday.  Memorials may be made to the Hillcrest Baptist Church or the American Cancer Society.\

 

Thursday, August 12, 1993

 

Cloie E. Lewis

May 26, 1899 - Aug. 12, 1993

Cloie E. LEWIS, 94, 7425 20 B Road, Argos, died at 5:15 a.m. today at Preirie View Nursing Home, Warsaw.

She was born in Joliet, Ill. to Daniel and Minnie UMBAUGH BIDDINGER.  She lived most of her life in the Argos community.  On June 3, 1920 in Hicksville, Ohio she married Ernest H. LEWIS who survives.  She was a school teacher at the former Walnut School near Argos and a member of the former Walnut Gospel Church.

Surviving with her husband are a son, Raymond LEWIS, Mentone; twelve grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and two great-great- grandchildren.  Preceding in death were a daughter, Dorothy BACH, two sons, Richard and Dean [BIDDINGER], and a sister.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Dale DORON officiating.  Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico.  Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Saturday and after noon Sunday.

Carol X. Lechler

Dec. 25, 1906 - Aug. 12, 1993

Carol X. BIDDINGER LECHLER, 86, Homosassa, Fla., former area resident, died today at her home.

She was born in Leiters Ford to Cleave and Margaret DURR BIDDINGER.  On April 27, 1941 she married Eugene LECHLER, who survives.  She was a graduate oif North Manchester College and taught school locally until moving to Florida where she was principal of the Homosassa Elementary School.  [She was a member of the First Christian Church of Homosassa and the Women of the Moose in Crystal River, Fla.]

Surviving with her husband are two granddaughters, Laura COLEMAN, Clanton, Ala.; Deborah LECHLER, Homosassa, Fla.; and two sisters-in-law, Vera BIDDINGER, Warsaw; and Allene BIDDINGER, Rochester.  Preceding in death were a son, Freddie LECHLER who died July 12, 1993; and two brothers, Kermit and Robert BIDDINGER.

Arrangements are pending at Wilder-Fountains Funeral Home, Momosassa, Fla.

 

J. Clyde Johnson

June 22, 1903 - Aug. 11, 1993

J. Clyde JOHNSON, 90, 4570 South 1000 West, Mentone, died at 2:10 p.m. Wednesday at Life Care Center of Rochester.  He had been ill for nine months.

Born in Kosciusko County to Joseph T. and Mary Jane GRACE JOHNSON, he was a lifetime resident of the Mentone area.  On Feb. 5, 1931 in Rochester he married Parentha KINDIG.  He was a farmer, livestock hauler and lumberman.

Surviving are a son, Gael C. JOHNSON, Mentone; eight grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death was a daughter, Carolyn ENYART, and a sister.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at King Memorial Home, Mentone with the Rev. Don FOWLER officiating.  Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 Friday.

 

Max Blumenthal

Max BLUMENTHAL, longtime Rochester merchant, died July 16 at North Miami Beach, Florida, where he had resided the past six years.  Death followed an extended illness.  He was 89 years old.

Born Oct. 28, 1903, in Chicago, he came to this city in 1939 and operated a Main Street store for 45 years.  First known as The Trading Post it later became Blumenthal’s, specializing in women’s apparel.  The business was closed in 1984.

His wife, Sadie [BLUMENTHAL], and son, Jordan [BLUMENTHAL], survive.  Both had assisted in the operation of the business.  The family resides at 2851 Northeast 183rd St., Apr. 717, North Miami Beach, FL 33160.  Also surviving are three brothers, Edward BLUMENTHAL, Rensselaer, and Dr. Irving BLUMENTHAL and Seymour BUMENTHAL, both of Oak Park, Ill., and one sister, Ann SOGOLOW, Nashville, Tenn.

Funeral rites and burial were tin North Miami Beach.

Friday, August 13, 1993

 

Mary E. Oden

Feb. 18, 1919 - Aug. 13, 1993

Mary Ellen ODEN, 74, 6776 N. Main St., Tiosa, died at 2:51 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Fulton County to Fred and June FEAR WARREN, and lived all her life here.  On Feb. 6, 1937 in Goshen she married Earl Richard ODEN who died Feb. 29, 1972.  She was a former employee of Chamberlain Products of Akron and retired from Switches, Inc. in Leiters Ford.  She was a member of the Talma United Methodist Church.

Surviving are three sons, James [ODEN], Mentone; Fred [ODEN], Tiosa; Jack [ODEN], Colorado Springs, Colo.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were a great-granddaughter; a sister, Donna BILTZ; and a brother, William WARREN.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.  Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Athens.  Friends may call from 4-8 Sunday and after 9 a.m. Monday.  Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Crippled Children and Adult Society.

 

Nancy K. McClain

Dec. 18, 1948 - Aug. 12, 1993

Nancy Kay McCLAIN, 44, Route 1, Denver, died at 7:45 p.m. Thursday at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.

She was co-owner of McClain Funeral Home, Denver.  She was born in Riley Township, Vigo County, to Amos Ralphford and Iva Edna Kizziah WILSON FULK.  In 1966 she graduated from Gerstmeyer High School in Terre Haute.  She earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Indiana State University in 1970, a master’s degree from DePauw University in 1974 and a pre-school endorsement from Butler University in 1980.  On Oct. 11, 1980 in Kokomo she married Hal Wayne McCLAIN, who survives.  She formerly taught at Monroe-Gregg Elementary School, Monrovia and third grade at St. Charles School, Peru.  She was a member of the Mexico Church of the Brethren.

Surviving with her husband are her mother, Iva FULK, Terre Haute (Riley); two sons, Ryan Allen McCLAIN, Peru; Bradley Andrew McCLAIN, at home; a grandson, Tyler Phillip McCLAIN; two sisters, Virginia Joan FULK, Denver; Edna Ruth FULK, Muncie; and three brothers, Ralphford Leroy FULK, William Allen “Bill” FULK, and Joe Ray FULK, all of Terre Haute.  Preceding in death was her father, Amos Ralphford FULK.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Mexico Church of the Brethren with the Revs. Tim DEARDORFF, Edward STONE, Ray PROBASCO officiating.  Burial will be in the Westlawn Cemetery, Denver.  Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Sunday and after 10 a.m. Monday.  Arrangements were made by McClain Funeral Home, Denver.

Elias L. Miller

Apr. 7, 1906 - Aug. 12, 1993

Elias L. MILLER, 87, 1227 Lakeshore Dr., died at 9:24 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend.

He was born in Kewanna to William C. and Alice HUBER MILLER.  He lived most of his life in Fulton County and had resided in Rochester since 1950.  On April 23, 1927 in Kewanna he married Dona B. WAGNER who survives.  He retired from farming in 1950 and worked in custruction and was school custodian for the Lakeshore district, Berrien, Mich.  He was the past commander of military branch of I.O.O.F. Lodge for the state of Indiana, and past Grand Master of I.O.O.F. Lodge for the state of Indiana and past Major General Patriarch Militan of I.O.O.F. for the state of Indiana.  He was a member of I.O.O.F. Lodge 47; Manitou Moose Lodge 1107; past Prellate of Manitou Moose Lodge; member of F&AM 79; A.A.R.P., Rocheter; and Eagles Lodge 323, Logansport.

Surviving with his wife are three sons, Charles Blaine MILLER, Plymouth; Ralph Wayne MILLER, Schoorl, Holland; Alan Merrill MILLER, Royal Center; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Robert MILLER, Kewanna.  Preceding in death were a sister, Rayne SNYDER, and three brothers, Huber, Donald, and in infancy Charles [MILLER].

Memorial services will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday, conducted by the I.O.O.F. Lodge.  Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Kewanna.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.  Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Historical Society.

 

Zelma L. McCloughan

Zelma L. McCLOUGHAN, Warsaw, formerly of Route 1, Akron, died at 7:47 a.m. today at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw.

Arrangements are pending with Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

 

Saturday, August 14, 1993

 

Barbara Swain

Jan. 22, 1903 - Aug. 12, 1993

Barbara SWAIN, 90, 100 Center High Rise, Mishawaka, died at 9:45 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend.

She was born in Rochester to Charles and Lucy SHAFFER DAULTON.  On July 3, 1940 in South Bend she married Charles SWAIN who died in 1968.

Surviving are a sister, Thelma VIGUS, Gardina, Calif.; and a brother, Wayne DAULTON, Rochester.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Bavo Catholic Church, Mishawaka with Father James SHAFER officiating.  Burial will be in Southlawn Cemetery following cremation.  Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. Sunday at Thallemer-Goethals Funeral Home, Mishawaka.  Memorials may be made to the church or the donor’s choice.

Zelma L. McCloughan

Aug. 21, 1922 - Aug. 13, 1993

Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, for Zelma L. McCLOUGHAN, 70.  Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, formerly of Route 1, Akron.

The Rev. Rodney RUBERG will officiate.  Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday.  Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation.

Mrs. McCloughan died at 7:47 a.m. Friday at Miller’s Merry Manor.  She was born in Kosciusko County to Cyrus Cleusta “Short” and Opal MEREDITH TULLIS.  On Mar. 29, 1941 in Kosciusko County she married Benjamin F. McCLOUGHAN, who died April 22, 1975.  She was a member of the Silver Creek Church of God.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Sandra) STREIT, Goshen; Mrs. David (Sheila) BUSENBURG, Mentone a son, Ted McCLOUGHAN, Sarasota, Fla.; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and two brothers, Si TULLIS, Route 2, Akron and Bud TULLIS, Rochester.  Preceding in death were two sisters, Zelda and Melba [TULLIS].

 

Margaret Sadowsky

Margaret SADOWSKY, 89, formerly of 521 Pontiac St., died today at Peabody Retirement Home, North Manchester.

Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

 

Monday, August 16, 1993

 

Margaret L. Sadowsky

July 22, 1904 - Aug. 14, 1993

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church for Margaret L. SADOWSKY, 89, Peabody Retirement Home, North Manchester.

The Rev. John RAMSEY will officiate.  Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home and after 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church.  An Eastern Star service will be at 7:30 p.m. today.

Mrs. Sadowsky, formerly of 521 Pontiac St., died at 8 a.m. Saturday at Peabody Retirement Home.  She was born in Rochester to Harry and Artella SHORE WILSON and was a lifetime resident of Rochester.  On Oct. 13, 1923 in Waukegan, Ill., she married Maurice J. SADOWSKY, Sr. who survives.  They operated the former Lake Manitou Resort for many years.  She taught at the McKinley School in Fulton County.  She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Fulton County Historical Society, Fulton County Republican Women’s Club, Beta Mu and Alpha Associates of Tri-Kappa, and past worthy matron of Rochester Order of Eastern Star.  She attended the Winona Normal College of Warsaw.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Mrs. Roger (Mary Margaret) NEFF, Rochester; two sons, Maurice J. [SADOWSKY], Jr., Chicago; Wilson [SADOWSKY], Madison; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Dorothy CRAMER, Dalton, Ill.  Preceding in death was a sister, Marjorie WILSON.

Bessie Nolan

A memorial service for Bessie “Jerry” NOLAN was scheduled for 11:15 today at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  She died Jan. 29, 1993.  She donated her body to science and the cremated remains will be interred today.

 

Alma T. Gast

Apr. 30, 1898 - Aug. 15, 1993

Alma T. GAST, 95, Route 1, Akron, died at 3:20 p.m. Sunday at her home. She was born in Churubusco to William Dexter and Lavisa CARR KNOWLTON.  On Jan. 17, 1920 in Logansport she married Whitney K. GAST who died Nov. 18, 1990.  She was a former member of the Akron Order of Eastern Star.

Surviving are a daughter, Karen DUEMLING, Fort Wayne; two sons, Richard GAST, Maryville, Tenn.; Kenton GAST, Cincinnati, Ohio; ten grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were four sisters, Gertrude, Jean, Nana Mae, and Gladys [KNOWLTON]; and a brother, Bub [KNOWLTON].

Services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron with the Rev. Dennis SHOCK officiating.  Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery.  Friends may call after    2 p.m. Thursday.

 

Tuesday, August 17, 1993

 

Edward Maglecic

Apr. 9, 1915 - Aug. 16, 1993

Edward MAGLECIC, 77, 1302 Hill St., died at 8:30 p.m. Monday at Rochesrter Health Care Center.

He was born in Chicago to Bill and Edna MLINKO MAGLECIC.  He lived most of his life here.  On Feb. 8, 1958 in Akron he married Marjorie R. KERCHER who died in 1992.  After retiring from the former Armour [Creamery], he worked as a security guard for Hart Schaffner and Marx and as a crossing guard for the Rochester Community School System.  He was a member of the Church of God.

Surviving are three sisters, Anna FORD, Rochester; Mrs. Kenneth (Helen) MATTISON, San Antonio, Texas; and Mrs. Lester (Margaret) GORDON, Rochester.  Preceding in death were two brothers, John and Arthur MAGLECIC.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral home, Rochester, with the Rev. C.J. MOWRER officiating.  Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday.

Wednesday, August 18, 1993

 

Delmer Hall

Jan. 6, 1896 - Aug. 18, 1993

Delmer HALL, 97, 12041 U.S. 6, Plymouth, died at 4 a.m. today at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.

He was born in Bad Axe, Mich., to Harvey and Kazaih HALL.  He was married Nov. 9, 1979, to Ruth E. INSLEY ABBOTT, who survives.  An Army veteran of World War I, he retired in 1954 from Ford Motor Co., in Detroit.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Bill (Donna) KOZADD, of Bradenton, Fla.; a brother, Leonard HALL of Burton, Mich.; three step-daughters, Margie MUCKENFUSS of Logansport; Mrs. Eldon (Betty) LEEDY of Snow Lake, and Mrs. Tom (Nora) FAULKNER of Warsaw; five step-sons, Lawrence CRAIN of Williford, Ark.; Bob CRAIN of Haworth, Okla.; Bob and Bill ABBOTT, both of Rochester; and Don ABBOTT of Plymouth; three grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home in Rochester.  Burial will be in the Fulton Cemetery.  Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, and one hour prior to services on Friday.

 

Darrell Ironmonger

April 21, 1938 - August 18, 1993

Darrell IRONMONGER, 55, Miami, died 2:15 a.m. today at the St. Joseph Hospital and Health Center in Kokomo.

He was born in Howard County to Floyd and Mildred HORNER IRONMONGER and had lived in Miami for one year.  He was a former Macy resident.  On Oct. 8, 1965 in Hemlock, he married Beverly A. SHERRILL, who survives.  He retired in 1988 from Chrysler Transmission, Kokomo, where he worked for 30 years.  He was a member of UAW Local 685.

Surviving with his wife are a son, Dennis [IRONMONGER], daughter, Denise [IRONMONGER], both at home; three brothers, Robert E. [IRONMONGER] of Kokomo; Larry R. [IRONMONGER] of Newnan, Ga.; Danny L. [IRONMONGER], of Galen, Mich.; and five sisters, Mrs. Russell (Joann) DROLL of Kokomo; Mrs. Joseph (Carolyn) HERD of Kokomo; Mrs. David (Nancy) MARTIN of Winterhaven, Fla.; Mrs. Dwight (Darlene) BRANSCUM of Delterra, Ariz.; and Sharon NELSON of Tucson, Ariz.  Preceding in death were his parents, and a brother, Gordon [IRONMONGER].

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Allen Funeral Home in Bunker Hill, with the Rev. Martin LAMB officiating.  Burial will be in the Fulton Cemetery.  Friends may call from 9 a.m. until the time of services Saturday at the funeral home.

John E. Beck

June 29, 1920 - Aug. 12, 1993

John Eli BECK, 73, Glendale, Ariz., died at home Thursday.

He was born in Rochester and moved to Arizona in 1953.  He retired from Germain’s Seeds, Inc. in 1982.

Among the survivors are a daughter, Terry QUICK, Rochester; two grandchildren, Natalie QUICK, Fisher and two great-grandchildren, Tyler QUICK, Indianapolis, and Bailey QUICK, Fisher.

Graveside services were at 9 a.m. Monday at Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale, with the Rev. Victor KANEUBBE officiating.

 

Thursday, Aug. 19, 1993

 

Colleen Herrick

July 31, 1933 - Aug. 18, 1993

Colleen HERRICK, 60, 60 EMS B 40 Lane, Leesburg, died at 4:11 a.m. Wednesday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, from complications arising from open heart surgery.

She was born in Nappanee to Harold T. and Helen M. GRANT BARTMAN.  On June 30, 1951 in Etna she married Bill HERRICK who survives.  She previously lived in California and managed a catering service.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Dave (Nancy) HOUSOUER, Silver Lake; Sue ROHDY, Nappanee; a son, Ken HERRICK, North Webster; six grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Leroy (Betty) CHOKEY, Leesburg; Shirley ELLIS, Nappanee; Mrs. Jack (Ruth) FILLEY, Akron; Mrs. Raymond (Carmen) HARDY, South Bend; and two brothers, Harold BARTMAN, Jr. and James BARTMAN, both of Syracuse.  Preceding in death was a brother, Donald BARTMAN.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Brethren Church, Nappanee with the Rev. Ken HUNN officiating.  Burial will be in the South Union Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at Thompson and Yoder Funeral Home and after 9 a.m. Saturday at the church.  Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the First Brethren Church, Nappanee.

 

Friday, August 20, 1993 to Saturday, August 21, 1993

 

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Monday, August 23, 1993

 

Betty L. Shambarger Wolff

Aug. 5, 1926 - Aug. 22, 1993

Betty Lou SHAMBARGER WOLFF, 67, 423 W. Third St., died at 12:50 a.m. Sunday at the Barrett Road home of her sister, Pauline HENRICK.  She had been in failing health for 2 1/2 months.

Born in Rochester to Fay and Theresa BICKEL RUSSELL, she was a lifetime resident of this community.  On Sept. 22, 1984 in Rochester she married Gerald Wayne WOLFF, who died March 1, 1988.  She retired from Marshall Electric in 1991.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church.

Surviving are a daugter, Judy SWEANY, Rochester a son, Steven SHAMBARGER, Rochester; three grandchildren, Theresa JACKSON, Craig SHAMBARGER, Brian SWEANY all of Rochester two great-grandchildren, Jayme and Kyle JACKSON, Rochester; a sister, Pauline HENRICKS and several nieces and nephews.  Preceding in death was a sister, Mildred McCONKEY.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home with Dr. Sam WRIGHT officiating.  Burial wil be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday and after 9 a.m. Tuesday.  Memorials may be made to the Hearthstone Community Hospice.

 

Herman J. Pattee

Oct. 28, 1911 - Aug. 21, 1993

Herman John PATTEE, 81, 519 Northgate Apartments, died at 10:28 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital shortly after admission to the emergency room.  He had been ill for two weeks.

He was born near Kewanna to Mr. and Mrs. David PATTEE.  On May 21, 1959 in Rochester he married Dorothy Mae KINDIG, who survives.  He retired as a sales representative from Morman Feed Co. in 1973.  He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church.  He was past president and past Deputy District Governor and a 25-year member of the Rochester Lions Club.  He spent his summers in Lake Placid, Fla., where he made birds and flowers for a Girl Scout troop.

Surviving with his wife are three sons, Richard PATTEE, South Bend; Larry J. PATTEE, Centerville, Ohio David Edward PATTEE, New Castle; a step-daughter, Mrs. Tony (Donnetta) HOBBS, Gilead; a step=son, W. Lee CHAPMAN, Fort Wayne seventeen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lois COHAGAN and Ruth MARSHALL, both of Logansport; a brother, Roy PATTEE, Logansport; and several nieces and nephews.  Preceding in death were a step-daughter, Jeanette CHAPMAN and a brother, Maurice PATTEE.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity United Methodist Church with the Rev. Carl RICKS officiating.  Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday and after 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.  The Rochester Lions Club will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m. Monday.  Memorials may be made to the Rochester Lions Club.

Tuesday, August 24, 1993

 

Orville Cook

Nov. 11, 1921 - Aug. 21, 1993

Orville “Art” COOK, 71, Atlanta, Texas, died Saturday at his home.

He was born in Kewanna to Zella COOK, Rochester, and the larte Walter T. COOK.  He was a retired Senior Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force and a cabinet maker.  He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the VFW.  He was a member of the Tanglewood Missionary Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife Virginia R. ZELLERS COOK, Atlanta; a daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Jan) WHITEHORN, Atlanta; a son, Ronald D. [COOK] and wife Janice, Omaha, Neb.; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; seven sisters, Estella EADS, Huntington; Betty COLDREN, Pierceton; Barbara HUDSON, Claypool, Phyllis RAUTENKRANZ, North Manchester; Annette GEORG, O’Fallon, Mo.; Ann GOINGS, South Whitley; Jane CHAMP, Fulton; and four brothers, A.J. COOK, Rochester; Dean COOK, Rochester; James Forrest COOK, Kimmel; and George COOK, New Haven.

Services will be at 10 a.m. today at Hanner Funeral Home, Atlanta, with the Rev. R.C. BURT officiating.  Burial will be in the Pine Crest Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

 

Jack D. Fenner

May 19, 1911 - Aug. 22, 1993

Jack D. FENNER, 82, 807 E. Walnut, Akron, died at 1 p.m. Sunday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wabash.

He was born in South Bend to John and Ellen SCHEAR FENNER.  In 1934 in South Bend he married Helen B. PENRY who preceded in death.  In 1991 in Akron he married Irene W. SHAFER who survives.  He was a self-employed mechanic most of his life.  He retired in 1976 from the former South Bend American Distributing Co.  He was a member of the Siver Creek Church of God.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Jacqueline THOMAS, Mishawaka; a son, Charles R. FENNER, Phoenix, Ariz.; a step-daughter, Betty Marie HESS, Columbia City; a step-son, Robert L. SHAFER, Akron; four grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; fourteen step-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Blanche WASOSKI, Niles; and Margaret McGRARY, Largo, Fla.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Hollis-Orvis-Palmer Funeral Homes, South Bend, with the Rev. Roy WOLFE officiating.  Burial will be in the St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday.  Memorials may be made to the Silver Creek Church of God or the Cancer Society.

Jack L. Hill

Apr. 14, 1940 - Aug. 24, 1993

Jack Lee HILL, 53, 150 W. Third St., died at 2 a.m. today at Life Care Center of Rochester where he had been a patient for two weeks.

He was born in Fulton to Roy E. and Lucille J. REDD HILL.  He was married to Carol PIERCE who preceded in death.  He was a former Rochester City policeman.  He worked at Wal-Mart as a department manager for the last four years.  He was a Marine Corps veteran and member of the VFW, Eagles Lodge 852 and FOP, all of Rochester.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Barry (Lori) THOMPSON and Christina HILL; a son, Jon HILL; six grandchildren, Michelle and Emma Lee HILL; Cody, Chayse, Travis, and Jayci THOMPSON, all of Rochester; a sister, Linda SITTLE, Reno, Nev.; a brother, Robert J. HILL, Mentone; and a mother-in-law, Gracie PIERCE, Rochester.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home with the Rev. Martin MASITTO officiating.  Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday.

 

Myrtle Conley

Feb. 26, 1917 - Aug. 23, 1993

Myrtle CONLEY, 76, 12870 North 500 East, North Manchester, died at 7 p.m. Monday at the Wabash Health Care Center.  She had been ill for 2 1/2 years.

She was born in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Harrison and Bell MANNS MILLER.  On Feb. 22, 1932 in Kentucky she married Fred CONLEY who died in 1991.  She was a member of the Sweet Water Assembly of God Church.

Surviving are eight daughters, Mrs. John (Zefie) JACKSON, Akron; Mrs. Don (Gracie) JACKSON, Roann; Mrs. Ray (Martha) HANCOCK, North Manchester; Mrs. Bill (Christene) CORNELL, Akron; Opal CONLEY, Warsaw; Mrs. Jerry (Lorene) MILLER, Goshen; Mrs. Bruce (Izinia) THORINGTON, Peru; Mrs. Jerry (Nancy) PENNINGTON, North Manchester; four sons, the Rev. Amos CONLEY, Alabama; Norman CONLEY, Tennessee; Alfred CONLEY, Macy; Jerry CONLEY, Silver Lake; thirty-six grandchildren; thirty-six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary SPEARS, York, Ky.; Martha ISON, Lucasville, Ohio; and three brothers, Kerney MILLER, South Point, Ohio; Joe MILLER and John Ed MILLER, both of Ohio.  Preceding in death were a sister, Alice HORNER and four brothers, Ellis, Carl, Alfred and Ben [MILLER].

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at her home with the Rev. David DELP officiating.  Friends may call from 2-7 p.m. Wednesday at the residence.  Burial will be in the Gaerte Cemetery.  Arrangements are by Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Wednesday, August 25, 1993

 

M. Malee Johnson

Sept. 21, 1919 - Aug. 24, 1993

Margaret Malee JOHNSON, 73, formerly of Rochester, died at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday at Regency Place Healthcare Center, Indianapolis.

She was born in Coldwater, Kansas to Alfred and Bessie MORNING HARDING.  In 1937 she married Harlan BURKHART who died in 1946.  On Dec. 19, 1952 in Chicago she married A.C. JOHNSON who died in 1975.  In the 1920s and 30s she performed with the Cole Bros. and Hagenback-Wallace Circuses.  She and A.C. owned and operated the Modern Dairy Bar and the Streamliner restaurants here for many years.  She was a member of Tri Kappa and the Elks Ladies Golf Association.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. William (Dixie) BLAIR BROWNING, Indianapois, and two granddaughters, Christine Leeann BLAIR and Amy Diane BLAIR, both of Indianapolis.  Preceding in death were a son, Curt Cole BURKHART, April 21, 1975; a granddaughter, Peggy Kathleen BLAIR, Mrch 19, 1992 and a sister, Darlene LASATER.

Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester with the Rev. Jack HARTMAN officiating.  Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call after 10 a.m. Saturday.  Memorials may be made to Tri-Kappa or the Fulton County Library.

 

Louise S. James

Aug. 8, 1908 - Aug. 24, 1993

Louise S. JAMES, 85, 3019 Rue Marceau, South Bend, died at 1:25 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph’s Medical Center, South Bend.

She was born near Culver to Asa and Daisy HISSONG SOUTH.  On Aug. 4, 1951 in Washington, D.C. she married Lt.Col. L.N. JAMES, who died Dec. 13, 1972.  She moved from Winter Park, Fla. to South Bend in 1973.  She served as a WAVE with the Navy in World War II.  She was a member of American Legion 4, Lakeland, Fla.; and the U.S. Navy Cryptologic Veterans Association.

Surviving are two sisters, Florence HERSHBERGER and Ellen SELTER, both of South Bend; a brother, Kenneth SOUTH, Lakeville, and several nieces and nephews.  Preceding in death were a sister, Irene BAKER, and a brother Frank SOUTH.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend.  There will be no visitation.  Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, is in charge of arrangements.

 

Thursday, August 26, 1993

 

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Friday, August 27, 1993

 

William R. Harris

William R. HARRIS, 52, 906 Lakeshore Dr., Culver, died at 10:55 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend.

Arrangements are pending at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver.

Anna J. Barfield

Aug. 6, 1902 - Aug. 26, 1993

Anna J. BARFIELD, 91, Rt. 1, Tippecanoe, died at 11 a.m. Thursday at Life Care Center of Rochester.

She was born in DeKalb County, Ga., to Lace and Viola JONES.  She moved here in 1989 from Fairburn, Ga.  She was married to Garland James ADAMS who died in 1945.  In 1947 she married Ernest E. BARFIELD who died in 1984.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. David (Shirley) BURKETT, Talma; six grandchildren; eight great-greandhildren; a sister, Mrs. T.C. (Gena) DODSON, Lawrenceville, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews.  Preceding in death were a son, Robert ADAMS, 1975; a sister, Velma HOUSTON; and a brother, Vanus JONES.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Athens Cemetery, Athens, wih the Rev. Rod RUBERG officiating.  Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, is in charge of arrangements.

 

Saturday, August 28, 1993

 

William R. Harris

Oct. 3, 1940 - Aug. 26, 1993

William R. HARRIS, 52, 906 Lakeshore Dr., Culver, died at 10:55 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend.

He was born in Kewanna to Harry and Ada Mae ADAMS HARRIS.  He was a graduate of Kewanna High School and received his bachelor of science degree in 1962 from Ball State University and in 1972 he received his principal’s license.  On Aug. 26, 1962, in Elkhart he married Tonia Jo NELSON who survives.  He was the principal of Culver Elementary School and had lived in Culver for the past 17 years.  He was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Ronald W. HARRIS, Madison, Wis.; Christopher S. HARRIS, Carbondale, Ill.; his mother, Ada Mae GAMBOE, Culver; and a sister, Carole NAMMAN, Kewanna.

Services will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Wesley United Methodist Church with the Rev. Daniel J. BERGER officiating.  Burial will be in the Burr Oak Cemetery, Culver.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Saturday at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver.  Memorials may be made to the Wesley United Methodist Church.

 

Monday, August 30, 1993

 

Zella McCay

Zella McCAY, 87, 19349 Ironwood Rd., Argos, died at 9 a.m.today at Woodlawn Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

H. Dean Meyer

Oct. 9, 1922 - Aug. 28, 1993

H. Dean MEYER, 70, 201 N. Broadway, Box 351, Mentone, died at 11 a.m. Saturday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

He was born in Fulton to Alvin Ralph and Ollie Marie RUSH MEYER.  He lived in the area for 35 years. On Oct. 8,1942 in Farmington, Mich. he married Helen A. CHAPMAN, who survives.  He retired from Midwest Spring Manufacturing, Mentone.  He was a member of the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church.  He was a former Mentone volunteer fireman and an Army veteran of World War II.

Surviving with his wife are a son, Dennis D. MEYER, Florence, Ky., three grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter; and a brother, Howard E. MEYER, Bonita Springs, Fla.  Preceding in death was a daughter, Linda MEYER, in 1965.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Ersel POTTS and the Rev. Wayne JOHNSON.  Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Monday.

 

Brittnay M. Bryant

Apr. 10, 1992 - Aug. 27, 1993

Brittnay M. BRYANT, 16 mos., 1153 Boughton St., Watertown, Wisc., died Friday evening at Watertown Memorial Hospital as the result of an apartment fire.

She was born in Milwaukee, Wisc. to Stephanie BRYANT.

Surviving with her mother are maternal grandmother, Vickie (Thomas) BRUCE, Rochester; great-grandparents, Versa (Steve) PEREZ, Watertown; and Lois and Hubert BRUCE, Rochester; an aunt, an uncle and cousins.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Hafemeister Funeral Home, Watertown with the Rev. Gail BRODERSEN-HEINS officiating.  Burial will be in the Oakhill Cemetery, Watertown.  Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Monday and after 8 a.m. Tuesday until time of service.

 

Tuesday, August 31, 1993

 

Emerson K. Elkins

July 13, 1918 - Aug. 27, 1993

Emerson Keller ELKINS, 75, died Friday at the home of his nephew in Covina, Calif.

He was born in Fulton County to LaMont and Ruth GREEN GILBERT and later lived in Miami County with his aunt and uncle, James and Etta ELKINS.  He was a 1936 graduate of Peru High School and a 1947 graduate of Indiana University School of Law.  He served with the Air Force in World War II and later retired as a Major.  He then worked in Washington, D.C. with the Federal Trade Commission.  While living in Peru, he worked at Blue Drug Store.

Surviving are a brother, Cleon GILBERT, Pensacola, Fla.; a half-sister, JoAnne BURROW and a step-mother, Evelyn GILBERT, both of Peru; two nieces; four nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews.  Preceding in death were his parents and a sister.

There were no services.  He was cremated.

Zella M. McCay

Apr. 12, 1906 - Aug. 30, 1993

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, for Zella Marie McCAY, 87, 19349 Ironwood Road, Argos.

The Rev. Ammon WINGER and the Rev. Will FISCHER will officiate.  Burial wil be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos, Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday.  Memorials may be made to the Walnut Church of the Brethren.

Mrs. McCay died at 8:42 a.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital.  She had been a patient since Saturday.  She was born near Argos to George and Nona CARPENTER MYERS and was a lifetime resident of the Argos area.  On May 20, 1928 she married Earl B. McCAY, who died Aug. 6, 1991.  She was a homemaker and former employee of Harvey’s Cafe, Argos.  She also worked in the operation of the family farm.  She was a member of the Walnut Church of the Brethren, Whippoorwill Ladies Aid, Walnut Township Homemakers Club, and the Marshall County Farm Bureau.

Surviving are a daughter, Sharon STICHLER, Anderson; a son, George E. McCAY, Argos; five grandchildren, Brent McCAY, Tippecanoe; Mike McCAY, Argos; Theodore STICHLER, Anderson; Douglas STICHLER, Indianapolis; David STICHLER, Anderson; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Ruth GROSSMAN, Argos; and a brother, Robert MYERS, San Clemente, Calif.  Preceding in death were three sisters, Eva BURKETT, Edna BURKETT, Clara GARNER, and three brothers, Harry, Kenneth, and Charles MYERS.

 

Wednesday, September 1, 1993

 

Reva Wills

Sept. 24, 1914 - Aug. 31, 1993

Reva WILLS, 78, Route 2, Grass Creek, died at 8:25 p.m.Tuesday at Life Care Center of Rochester.

She was born in Kewanna to David and Arabelle RUSH NICKELS.  She was a 1932 graduate of Grass Creek High School.  On Apr. 24, 1934 in Twelve Mile she married Morris Paul WILLS who died Oct. 19, 1989.  She retired from Hart Schaffner and Marx, Rochester.

Surviving are two daughters, Janet HORN, Rochester; Lou Anne TOWNSEND, Kewanna; two sons, Dean WILLS, Belen, N.M.; Allen WILLS, Altoona, Iowa; eleven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Marilyn A. TIMMONS, Logansport.  Preceding in death were a great-granddaughter, four sisters, and five brothers.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna.  Burial will be in the Grass Creek Cemetery, Grass Creek.  Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Thursday and after 8 a.m. Friday.

 

John E. Brunner

John E. BRUNNER, 55, formerly of Mentone, died at 4:30 a.m. today at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Thursday, September 2, 1993

 

Roy Masterson

Aug. 1, 1904 - Sept. 1, 1993

Roy MASTERSON, 89, formerly of Route 6, Rochester, died at 10:10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Hospital, Kokomo.

He was born in Fulton to Cassel and Ella FISSEL MASTERSON.  On June 18, 1927 in Rochester he married Ruth EYTCHESON, who died Sept. 9, 1968.  He was retired from Baker Vault Company of Fulton.  He was a member of the Fulton United Methodist Church and the Fulton Masonic Lodge 665.

Surviving are a daughter, Betty Jo ZIMPLEMAN, 814 Wildwood Dr., Kokomo; a son, Don MASTERSON, 7643 Indiana 213, Lafayette; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death was a sister.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, with the Rev. Dorothy JONES officiating.  Burial will be in the Fulton Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday.  Memorials may be made to the Fulton United Methodist Church.

 

Mott O. Bryan

July 17, 1911 - Sept. 1, 1993

Mott O. BRYAN, 82, 600 N. Colfax, Apt. 133, Warsaw, died at 1 p.m. Wednesday enroute to Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

He was born in Athens, Ohio, to Millard Orison and Mary CRAWFORD BRYAN.  He was a graduate of Plains High School and Ohio State University with a degree in agriculture.  On Sept. 22, 1934 in Athens, Ohio, he married Mildred “Millie” JOHNSON, who survives.  He was a poultry farmer, hatchery owner and member of Mentone United Methodist Church.

Surviving with hiw wife are three daughrers, Mrs. Elson (Mary Ellen) WILSON, Warsaw; Mrs. Steven (Sherry) MURRAY, Carmel; Jennie L. BRYAN, Winona Lake; a son, James M. BRYAN, Warsaw; ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were three sisters and a brother.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Mentone United Methodist Church with the Rev. Glen CAMPTON and the Rev. Cathy JOHNS officiating.  Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery.  Friends may call from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at King Memorial Home, Mentone.  Memorials may be made to the Mentone United Methodist Church.

John E. Brunner

Apr. 10, 1938 - Sept. 1, 1993

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, for John E. BRUNNER, 55, 3859 South Indiana 26, Mentone.

The Rev. Lloyd HOWARD will officiate.  Burial will be in Palestine.  Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Thursday.

Mr. Brunner died at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.  He had been ill for severa days.  He was born in Columbia City to John W. and Helen RAMSEY BRUNNER.  He lived in the Mentone area for 11 years.  On June 28, 1962 in Silver Lake he married Fay TACKETT, who survives.  He was the custodian at Warsaw School and attended the Church of Jesus Christ in Argos.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Legliasa BRUNNER, Palestine; Alina BABB, Warsaw; four sons, John T. BRUNNER, Warsaw; Matthew BRUNNER, Rochester; Mark BRUNNER, Warsaw; Luke BRUNNER, Palestine; five grandchidren; three sisters, Pansy SHADY, Fort Wayne; Wanda WORLEY, Larwill; Lucinda SCHLARB, Millersburg, and one brother, Robert BRUNNER, Columbia City.

 

Mary J. Alspach

Sept. 7, 1900 - Sept. 1, 1993

Mary Jenness ALSPACH, 92, formerly of South Bend, died at 1 a.m. Wednesday at Brandewyne Convalescent Centeer, Winter Haven, Fla.

She was born in Macy to Thomas J. and Etna BERKHEISER EWER.  She was a resident of South Bend for over 50 years and retired to Winter Haven, Fla. in 1984.  She was a piano teacher for over 50 years.  She taught privately and was on the faculty of The Northern Indiana Conservatory of Liberal Arts.  She studied with artist/teacher, Leo Podolsky and Mary E. Wilhite.  She was a past president of the Indiana Music Teachers Association and a member of the International Piano Teachers Association.  She was a member of the Inman Park Church of Christ, Winter Haven, Fla.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Robert J. (Bonny Lee) WEAVER, Winter Haven; Dr. and Mrs. E.L. (Mary Maxine) PARKER, Mesa, Ariz.; and a granddaughter, Cynthia Lynn EVANS, Norcross, Ga.  Preceding in death was an infant son, Allen ALSPACH.

Graveside services will be at 2:15 p.m. Saturday at Mud Creek Chapel Cemetery, near Rochester, with Evangelist Kenneth D. SILS officiating.  There will be no visitation.

Friday, September 3, 1993

 

John A. Miller

May 11, 1907 - Sept. 2, 1993

A Rochester man is dead and his wife hospitalized in stable condition today after an accident at Ninth Street and Rochester Boulevard Thursday afternoon.

John A. MILLER, 86, 910 Jackson Blvd., was pronounced dead at 5 p.m.  Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital.  He died of internal injuries.  His wife Margie [MILLER], 78, was admitted at Woodlawn Hospital with injuries including broken ribs and pelvis and a lacerated heart.

Police say the accident occurred at 4:41 p.m. when Mr. Miller pulled into the path of a semi-trailer driven by Thomas M. BOWEN, 40, Walkerton.  Bowen was turning on to Ninth Street from Rochester Boulevard.  His truck struck the driver’s side door of the Miller car.  Bowen was not injured.  He was not wearing a seat belt.

Police do not know if the Millers were wesring seat belts.  Officers believe seat belts would not have prevented the injuries.

The city’s last fatal accident occurred in 1990 just blocks from the scene of Thursday’s accident.  Timothy WOODCOX was killed on Sept. 14 in front of Woodlawn Hospital on Ninth Street when the car he was driving was rear-ended by a truck.

This is the second fatal accident in Fulton County this year.

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John A. MILLER, 86, 910 Jackson Blvd., died at 5 p.m. Thursday of injuries sustained in a traffic accident on East Ninth Street.

He was born in Claytonville, Ill. to John W. and Emma SCHEY MILLER.  He has lived here since 1961 except for two years in Oregon.  On July 16, 1932 in Watseka, Ill., he married Hazel HOLT, who survives.  In Feb. 1993 in Rochester he married Marjorie MOORE, who survives.  He was the former owner of Miller Well Drilling Service in Cissna Park, Ill. and a former milk transporter for Dean Foods of Rochester.  He was an active pilot for over 40 years and a member of the former Rochester Flying Club.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. William (Jill) COPLEN, Rochester; Mrs. Rick (Joy) JOHNSON, Laguna Niguel, Calif.; a son, James W. MILLER, Roseburg, Ore.; and five grandchildren.  Preceding in death were two brothers.

Services will be at noon Sunday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Johanna WILKINS officiating and at 3:30 p.m. Sunday there will be graveside services at Cissna Park Cemetery, Cissna Park, Ill.  Friends may call after 10 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Blanche I. Flora

June 11, 1917 - Sept. 2, 1993

Blanche I. FLORA, 76, Route 2, Peru, died at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Peru.

She was born in Grass Creek to Virgil and Minnie A. BULLISH GRAFFIS.  In 1937 she married Noble D. MATHIAS who died in 1944.  In 1953 she married Everett FLORA, who survives.  She was a member of the Erie United Methodist Church and its women’s organization.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Nelda NEWBURN, Fort Wayne; a son, Jeff FLORA and a granddaughter, Kelsey FLORA, both of Tulsa, Okla.; a sister, Doris CHAMBERLAIN, Knox, and a brother, George GRAFFIS, Stockton, Calif.

Services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at Fowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru, with the Rev. Warrell LAW officiating.  Friends may call after 1 p.m. Saturday until services.  Memorials may be made to the Erie United Methodist Church through the Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home.

 

Mildred M. Livengood

July 24, 1915 - Aug. 31, 1993

Mildred M. LIVENGOOD, 78, 33 KC Dr., Bastrop, Texas, formerly of Kewanna, died at 6:52 p.m. Tuesday in Brackenridge Hospital, Austin, Texas.

She was born in Carroll County to Mr. and Mrs. William MEDLEY.  On Feb. 17, 1934 in Peoria, Ill. she married Howard LIVENGOOD, who died July 1, 1986.  She was a 1933 graduate of Delphi High School, a homemaker and an avid reader.

Surviving are a daughter, Carol L. McCLELLAN, Kewanna; three sons, Howard W. and Terrell L. [LIVENGOOD], both of Bastrop, Texas; Thomas E. [LIVENGOOD], Hamlet; twelve grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Nellie HENSHAW, Monticello; Emmaline LEEMAN, Logansport; Helena BYERS, Westpoint; and a brother, Robert MEDLEY, Clarks Hill.  Preceding in death were a grandson, a sister, and four brothers.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with the Rev. Cliff GANO officiating.  Burial wil be in the Moon Cemetery, Kewanna.  Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Saturday and from noon until time of service Sunday.

 

Saturday, September 4, 1993

 

Sue Anne Quick

Mar. 20, 1944 - Sept. 3, 1993

Sue Anne QUICK, 49, Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Rochester, died Friday.

She was born in Rochester to Robert C. and Betty HAYDEN QUICK II, of Fort Myers, who both survive.  She was a 12-year member of Fulton County 4-H and belonged to Tri Kappa sorority and the First Christian Church of Rochester.  A 1962 graduate of Rochester High School, she attended Purdue University from 1962-1965, where she wrote for the Purdue Exponent newspaper and belonged to the Pi Phi sorority.  She was a model in Chicago and New York for the Wilhemina Modeling Agency of New York and was an advertising representative for independent film producers and television producers in Chicago.  She atteneed the Chicago Art Institute.

Surviving with her parents are a sister, Mrs. Larry (Marcia) GARD, Speedway; two brothers, Robert C. QUICK III, Medford, N.J.; Dr. John QUICK, Morgan Hill, Calif.; three nieces and four nephews.

Services are pending with Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Monday, September 6, 1993

 

[no paper - holiday]

 

Tuesday, September 7, 1993

 

Minnie C. Engle

May 1, 1917 - Sept. 5, 1993

Minnie C. ENGLE, 76, 9474 South 825 West, Akron, died at 1:40 p.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Niles, Mich. to B.F. and Emma SECOR McCLOUGHAN.  On June 2, 1936 in Warsaw she married Amos F. ENGLE, who died Oct. 28, 1981.

Surviving are a son, Charles R. ENGLE, Akron; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Irene SHAFER FENNER, Akron; and Elsie ROBBINS, Big Rapids, Mich.  Preceding in death were a daughter, Patty Sue RANSBOTTOM and five brothers, Albert, Maynard, Ben, Alvah, and John McCLOUGHAN.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Roy W. WOLFE officiating.  Burial will be in the Nichols Cemetery north of Akron.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today.

 

Eathel F. Mongosa

Nov. 19, 1912 - Sept. 4, 1993

Eathel F. MONGOSA, 80, Route 1, Denver, died at 2:05 a.m. Saturday at Dukes Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Fulton County to Harvey and Ida ACKEY WALKER.  On Jan. 9, 1932 she married Lyman V. “Chief” MONGOSA, who died April 2, 1986.  She was a lifetime member of Denver Saddle Club and Coon Hunters Auxiliary.  She was a member of the Paw Paw United Methodist Church.

Surviving are four daugters, Eclista BRINER, Peru; Doris HARSHMAN, Kokomo; Carolyn KNAUFF, Denver; Helen ALEXANDER, Denver; four sons, Delmar MONGOSA, Macy; Lyman “Rud” MONGOSA, Denver; T. Joe MONGOSA, Macy; Henry MONGOSA, Macy; twenty-six grandchildren; forty-seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Gladys DEEDS, Rochester; Mary K. CAMPBELL, Akron; Bernice ARTHUR, Akron; and six brothers, Clifford WALKER, Peru; Donald WALKER, Peru; Eugene WALKER, Denver; Robert WALKER, Denver; Kenny WALKER, Wabash; and Melvin WALKER, Wabash.  Preceding in death were a daughrter, a grandchild, a great-grandchild, a sister and four brothers.

Services were at 10 a.m. today at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru with the Rev. Richard FOX officiating.  Burial was in the Godfroy Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the Diabetes Association.

 

Sue Anne Quick

Services will be at 1 p.m. Sept. 26 at the First Christian Church for Sue Anne QUICK, 49, Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Rochester.

The Rev. C. Allan HAZEN will officiate.  Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church, 1101 Madison St. or through the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Charles E. McCoige

Jan. 25, 1939 - Sept. 5, 1993

Charles Edward McCOIGE, 54, 11422 W. 18th B. Road, Argos, died at 5:50 p.m. Sunday at Life Care Center of Rochester.

He was born in Plymouth to John and Edith WILHELM McCOIGE, and lived most of his life in the Argos area.  On June 11, 1961 in Black River, N.Y., he married Marilyn A. HARDY who survives.  He was a carpenter with Burkholder Corp., Nappanee, for 25 years.  He served with the Army during the Koirean War.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Stephen (Deb) JUNG, Plymouth; a son, Rick L. McCOIGE, Nashville, Tenn.; two granddaughters, Angelina Gabrielle and Caitlin Nicole JUNG, both of Plymouth; his mother, Edith McCOIGE, Culver; a sister, Helen FISHBURN, Culver; and a brother, Lloyd McCOIGE, Lakeville.  Preceding in death were his father and a brother, George [McCOIGE].

Services will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.  Private graveside services will be conducted later at the Poplar Grove Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday.  Memorials may be made to the Argos Emergency Medical Service or the Marshall County Make a Wish Foundation.

 

Thelma M. Snyder Kindig

Nov. 12, 1908 - Sept. 4, 1993

Thelma Marie SNYDER KINDIG, 84, Ligonier, died at 2:52 a.m. Saturday at Goshen General Hospital.

She was born in DeKalb County to William and Carrie POTTS SHROYER.  On Feb. 10, 1928 in Centerville, Mich., she married Gerald SNYDER, who died in 1983.  In 1984 in Bradenton, Fla. she married Byron KINDIG who survives.  She worked at Yoder’s Department Store in Topeka and was a member of the Church of God.  She lived in Topeka until 1977, then lived in this area and in Florida.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, SaDonna FOUGHT, Ligonier; a son, Gerald “Jerry” SNYDER, Fort Worth, Texas; two step-sons; eiht grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.  Preceding in death were a son, Billy Ray [SNYDER]; three sisters, and four brothers.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Ligonier Evangelical Church, with Hubert HARRIMAN, Harold GINGERICH and Jim PARKER officiating.  Burial will be in the Eden Cemetery, Topeka.  Friends may call from 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at the Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier.  Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Wednesday, September 8, 1993

 

Earline C. Moss

Jan. 13, 1918 - Sept. 7, 1993

Earline C. MOSS, 75, Route 4, Logansport, died at 3:05 a.m. Tuesday at Memorial Hospital, Logansport.

She was born in Silver Point, Tenn. to Roscoe and Annabelle HEFLIN CLEMONS.  On Feb. 26, 1935 in Smithville, Tenn., she married Kenneth D. MOSS, who survives.  She was a member of the Church of Christ, Thornhope.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Patricia WADE, Logansport a son, Bob [MOSS], Logansport; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Hester FOSTER, Eagleville, Tenn.; Tavie Marie WILDMAN, Star City; and three brothers, Loyd CLEMONS, Macy; Everett CLEMONS, Star City; and Pete CLEMONS, Rochester.  Preceding in death were a son, a grandson and two brothers.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Royal Center.  Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Star City.  Friends may call after 2 p.m. Thursday.

 

Thomas R. DePoy

July 26, 1958 - Sept. 5, 1993

Thomas Roy DePOY, 35, 3401 Wilton, No. 102, Long Beach, Calif., died at 9:15 a.m. Sunday at Long Beach Memorial Hospital, Long Beach, Calif.

He was born in Logansport to Donald D. and Ruth B. SCHELL DePOY.  He was a 1976 graduate of Pioneer High School, where he was the school photographer.  A supervisor with Pac-Tel Cellular Co., he had managed Gould’s Music Store, Pasadena, Calif. and worked at Thompson’s Music House, Logansport.  He played the organ.  He was a former member of The Order of DeMolay, Logansport.  He was a member of the Center Presbyterian Church.

Suriving are his parents, Donald and Ruth DePOY, Royal Centr three sisters, Violet TRIBBETT, Kingman, Ariz.; Sally DePOY, Yorba Linda, Calif.; Donna FAWCETT, Logansport; two brothers, Everett [DePOY], Roanoke, Texas; Herbert [DePOY], Galveston, Texas.

Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Homes, Royal Center.

 

Thursday, September 9, 1993

 

Thomas R. DePoy

July 26, 1958 - Sept. 5, 1993

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Royal Center, for Thomas Roy DePOY, 35, 3401 Wilton, No. 102, Long Beach, Calif.

Dale MAGEE and the Rev. Allen SAGER will officiate.  Burial will be in the Ever-Rest Memorial Park Cemetery, Logansport.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and after 10 a.m. Saturday.

Doris Madlem

June 18, 1920 - Sept. 8, 1993

Doris MADLEM, 73, 129 W. Sixth St., died at 12:55 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital after a long illness.

She was born in Rochester to Fred J. and Glenn V. SHEETS NEWBY and lived most of her life in the Rochester area.  On Dec. 17, 1941 in Akron she married John E. MADLEM, who survives.  She retired in 1980 after 20 years with Torin Manufacturing Corp.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Order of Eastern Star and the Evergreen Rebekah Lodge, all of Rochester.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Dan (Janet) FYOCK, Huntington; Judy MADLEM, Fort Waynel a son, Gary MADLEM, Rochester, and four grandchildren, Chris SNYDER, New Orleans; Rob SNYDER, Chicago, and Paige and Rachel MADLEM, Elkhart.  Preceding in death was a brother and a step-father, Dell DAGGY.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Sam WRIGHT officiating.  Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Friday.  Evergreen Rebekah Lodge will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m. and Easter Star will conduct a memorial service at 8 p.m. Friday.  Memorials may be made to the Arthritis or Diabetes Foundations.

 

Friday, September 10, 1993

 

Ralph E. Weissinger

Aug. 12, 1944 - Sept. 10, 1993

Ralph Emerson WEISSINGER, 49, 1506 Arrowhead Dr., died at 12:23 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.  He had been in failing health three years.

He was born in Lima, Ohio to Ralph E. and Sarah MILLER WEISSINGER Sr.  He was a 1962 graduate of Wapakoneta High School, Wapakoneta, Ohio, and earned a bachelor of science degree from Ohio State Universiy in 1967.  On June 9, 1968 in Wapakoneta he married Linda S. TABLER, who survives.  He was a science teacher at Big Walnut Community Schools, Sunbury, Ohio, from 1967-1969, Saint Mary’s Community Schools, Saint Mary’s Ohio, from 1969-1970; Pierre Moran Junior High, Elkhart, from 1970-1976, and Rochester High School from 1976-1992.  He was chairman of the RHS science department.  He coached football, track and wrestling.  He received study grants from the National Science Foundation for work at Syracuse University, New York, Minot State College, North Dakota, and the Ohio State Geologic Field Station at Snow College, Ephraim, Utah.  He completed his masters degree in biology education in 1972 at Saint Frances College, Fort Wayne.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Rochester, Indiana State eachers Association, Rochester High School Teachers Association, Indiana Football Coaches Association and the Rochester Rotary Club.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Jenny WEISSINGER, Indiana University, Bloomington; Betsy WEISSINGER, Rochester; two sons, William WEISSINGER, Purdue University, Lafayette; Sam WEISSINGER, Rocheter; step-father and mother, Mrs. Reuben (Sarah) THIESING, New Bremen, Ohio; three sisters, Mrs. Brian (Lois) McGARVEY, St. Catherine’s Ontario, Canada; Mrs. Bob (Darla) LYON, Casselberry, Fla.; and Mrs. Ron (Angie) BEZOUSKA, Lancaster, Ohio.  Preceding in death were his father and step-father, John KLOPFENSTEIN.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at the First Baptist Church, Rochester, with Rev. Sam WRIGHT officiating.  Burial will be in Rochester.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m.


Saturday and 9-11 a.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, and from noon until services Sunday at the church.  Memorials may be made to the Rochester High School Scholarship Foundation, Fulton County Library or Hearthstone Community Hospice.

 

Ryan J. Hubenthal

Ryan J. HUBENTHAL, 17, Lucerne, died today from injuries sustained in a traffic accident Saturday.

Arranements ar pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton.

 

Saturday, September 11, 1993

 

Ryan J. Hubenthal

April 6, 1976 - Sept. 10, 1993

Services will be at 5 p.m. Monday in the Caston High School gymnasium for Ryan J. HUBENTHAL, 17, Rt. 1, Lucerne.  Private family services will be held Tuesday.

Dr. Bryan CLEMANS will officiate.  Burial will be in the Metea Cemetery.  Friends may call from 3-5 p.m., Monday at the Caston High School gymnasium.  Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, is in charge of arrangements.  The family requests that flowers not e sent, and donations made to the Caston Athletic Fund in care of the funera home.

Ryan died at 10:10 a.m. Friday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, from injuries received during an auto accident on Sept. 4 on Indiana 25 south of Fulton.  He was born in Logansport to J.T. and Tina SLUSHER HUBENTHAL, who survive.  He was a lifetime resident of Cass County and a junior at Caston High School, where he was a three-year varsity running back and linebacker.  He was an avid weight lifter and played freshman basketball.  He was a member of the Art Club, Science Club and the Caston Chargers Youth Football championship team.

Surviving with his parents are two sisters, Casey and Dusty [HUBENTHAL], both of Lucerne; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Meredith SLUSHER, Walton; paternal grandfather, Frank M. HUBENTHAL, Lucerne; three aunts, Connie HUBENTHAL, Terre Haute; Norma FOSTER, Bradenton, Fla., and Sharon MILLION, Walton, and one uncle, Ronnie FOSTER, Logansport.  Preceding in death was paternal grandmother Helen HUBENTHAl, who died in 1990, and an uncle, Larry HUBENTHAL.

 

Monday, September 12, 1993

 

Amber Ann Myers

Amber Ann MYERS, Pierceton, was stillborn at 12:35 p.m. Saturday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

Surviving with her parents, Alan F. and Traci NORMAN MYERS, Pierceton, are two brothers, Travis L. and Trever L. [MYERS], Pierceton; maternal grandparents, Edith GLASSFORD, Rochester; Larry NORMAN, Akron, step-grandmother, Lorraine NORMAN,; paternal grandmother, Carol MYERS, Rochester; maternal great-grandmother, Marie LONG, Akron, and maternal step-great-grandparents, Glenn and Blanche NORMAN, Akron.  Preceding in death was maternal great-grandmother, Ina NORMAN, in 1969.

Private family graveside services will be at the Akron Cemetery.  Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, is handling the arrangements.

Michael L. Kuhn

Mar. 26, 1947 - Sept. 11, 1993

Michael Lee KUHN, 46, Route 5, Box 324, 4754 Camp Shohola Dr., died at 1:10 p.m. Saturday at his home after a long illness.

He was born in Rochester to John and Dorothy PARKER KUHN.  He lived most of his life in this area.  On June 2, 1990 in Fulton he married Judy A. GLAZE who survives.  He was a truck driver for SNS Express, Defiance, Ohio, for three years and had worked at Rochester City Dray for two years.  Prior to that he was an independent hauler.  He was a member of the Rochester Church of God.

Surviving with his wife are three sons, James KUHN, Rochester; Brian KUHN, a U.S. Marine in California; Jeffery KUHN, Rochester; a step-daughter, Trina HART, Rochester; three step-sons, Larry HART, Mentone; William POWELL, Kewanna Ed POWELL, Fulton; two grandchildren, Ashley and Eric TEEL, Rochester; eight step-grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Eli (Donna) VODER, Rochester Ruth E. McLAUGHLIN, Kalamazoo, Mich.; Ella May YOUNG, Lapel; Rose KUHN, Peru; Wilma CREAGER, North Manchester; a brother, Jerry KUHN, Macy and a half-brother, Frank KUHN, Fla.  Preceding in death were his parents and a brother, Larry [KUHN].

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Sam L. BENNETT officiating.  Burial will be in the Citizens Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Tuesday.

 

Mary D. Severs

Mary D. SEVERS, 89, formerly of 510 W. MainSt., Mentone, died at 2:15 p.m. Sunday at Prairie View Nursing Home, Warsaw.

She was born in Warsaw to William Sherman and Alice May SLOUGH DEERWESTER.  She was a lifetime resident of this area.  On Dec. 28, 1920 she married Dale D. WALLACE.  On Aug. 31, 1947 she married Wilbur SEVERS, who died Oct. 4, 1981.  She was a beautician and a member of the Warsaw American Legion Auxiliary.

Surviving are a daughter, Eleanor M. VANATOR, Pierceton; a son, Dale J. “Cornie” WALLACE, Mentone; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were six sisters and five brothers.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Mentone Cemetery with the Rev. Cathy JOHNS officiating.  There will be no visitation.  Memorials may be made to Bell Memorial Library, Mentone.  King Memorial Home, Mentone, is handling the arrangements.

Gene E. Smythe

June 25, 1931 - Sept. 12, 1993

Gene E. SMYTHE, 62, 1455 South 460 West, Warsaw, died at 11:37 a.m. Sunday at Kosciusko Community Hospital after a long illness.

He was born in Warsaw to Harold and Josie HERROD SMYTHE and lived most of his life in this area.  On Nov. 19, 1950 in Warsaw he married Ardith HELVEY who survives.  He was a truck driver and mechanic.  He was a Korean War Army veteran.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Debra DEUTSCH, Valparaiso Cynthia ADAMS, Warsaw; two sons, Randy and Mark SMYTHE, both of Warsaw; three grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Cedric (Betty) UTTER, Rochester; and two brothers, Harry [SMYTHE], Mentone, and Walter [SMYTHE], Palestine.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at King Memorial Funeral Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Marvin LOWMAN officiating.  Burial will be in the Palestine Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Tuesday.

 

Tuesday, September 14, 1993

 

Howard D. Shelburne

Mar. 5, 1926 - Sept. 13, 1993

Howard Dale SHELBURNE, 67, 1136 W. Ninth St., died at 1:37 p.m. Monday at St. Vincents Hospital, Indianapolis, following a six-month illness.

He was born in Zionsville to Ira and Goldie POLLARD SHELBURNE and had been a Rochester resident for the past 23 years.  On Aug. 31, 1946 in Noblesville he married Rebecca Jacquelyne “Jackie” WIRE, who ssurvives.  He was a graduate of Indiana Business College.  He was an Army veteran of WWII and a member of the Rochester American Legion and Moose Lodge.  In 1970 he was named the first Father of the Year by the Carmel Topics, Carmel.  He retired from Commonwealth Engineers, Inc. in 1991.  He attended the Rochester Church of the Nazarene.

Surviving with his wife are four daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Tammy} SEE, Rochester; Mrs. John (Betsy{ KING, South Bend; Mrs. Timothy (Misty) DEPOY, Macy; Mrs. Hector (Mindy) NAVARRO, Humacao, Puerto Rico; seven sons, Gary SHELBURNE, Ardmore, Okla; Jeffery SHELBURNE, Noblesville; Scotty SHELBURNE, Brownsburg; Rusty SHELBURNE, Kalamazoo, Mich.; Rodney SHELBURNE, Fulton; Randy SHELBURNE, Rochester; Barney SHELBURNE, Rochester; seventeen grandchildren and a brother, Clayton SHELBURNE, Zionsville.  Preceding in death were his parents, a granddaughter, Rebecca Jo SHELBURNE and twin grandsons, Jeremy and Jamey SEE.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Rochester Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. Richard THOMPSON and the Rev. Ed WILSBERG officiating.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, and after 10 a.m. Thursday at the church.  Memorials may be made to the Rochester Church of the Nazarene.

Wednesday, September 15, 1993

 

Paul D. Robb

Paul D. ROBB, 30, Monterey, was killed about 6:20 a.m. today in a car-train accicdent.

He was crossing train tracks on Muckshaw Road in Marshall County, just south of Indiana 10, when the train hit his car.

A passing motorist pulled him from the vehicle.  An emergency crew took Robb to Holy Cross Parkview Hospital in Plymouth, where he died from massive head injuries.  He was wearing a seat belt.

The crossing, marked by a wooden sign, does not have bells, lights or gates.  It was the site of another fatality May 19. “I don’t think there’s anything flawed about the crossing,” saids Marshall County Sheriff Ed CRISWELL.  “People just don’t expect a train to be coming.”

Robb was on his way to work at the Pilot-News in Plymouth, where he worked as the assistant editor.  He had worked at the paper for approximately five years.  He worked as a reporter for The Sentinel from June to August of 1988, and also had worked for the Rensselaer Republican.  He was a native of Marion and a Ball State graduate.

Robb’s wife, Michelle (ZEHNER) ROBB, is a former employee of the Fulton County Library in Rochester.  Arrangements are pending.

 

Marjorie Lane

Jan. 1, 1908 - Sept. 12, 1993

Marjorie LANE, 85, Pittsburgh, Pa., died Sunday at Forvbes Regional Health Center, Pittsbuergh.

She was born in Mentone to Henry and Eunice JEFFERIES BRADWAY.  She was married o Victor LANE who died Dec. 1975.  She had been a secretary for Travel Publications and was a member of the First Church of Christian Scientists, West Lafayette.

Surviving are a daughter, Lana COBB, Penn Hills, Pa.; a son, Brad LANE, Calif.; and two grandsons.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Mentone Cemetery.  Friends may call from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at King Memorial Home, Mentone.  Memorials may be made to the Bell Memorial Library, Mentone.

Thursday, September 16, 1993

 

Paul D. Robb

Feb. 2, 1963 - Sept. 15, 1993

Paul D. ROBB, 30, Monterey, died at 8:33 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital, Plymouth, of injuries sustained in a car-train accident.

He was born in Marion to Kenneth C. and Eloise BROWN ROBB.  On June 9, 1990 in Monterey he married Michele A. ZEHNER, who survives.  He lived in Monterey for four years.  A member of the Society of Professional Journalists, he was assistant editor of the Plymouth Pilot News.  He attended St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Monterey.

Surviving with his wife are his parents, Kenneth and Eloise ROBB; three sisters, Mrs. Jerry (Anne) VICK, Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Ken (Carole) WENDLING, Greenwood; Mrs. Robert (Linda) SNYDER Jr., Marion; and a brother, Joseph ROBB, Columbus.  Preceding in death was a brother, Charles ROBB.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Monterey with the Revs. Dominick YOUNG and Michael McKINNEY officiating.  Burial will be in the St. Ann’s Cemetery, Monterey.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Bonine Funeral Home, Culver.  There will be a wake service at 7 p.m. Friday.

 

Friday, September 17, 1993

 

Norman H. Barbour

Mar. 14, 1916 - Sept. 15, 1993

Norman H. BARBOUR, 77, 1318 Rochester Blvd., died at 5:35 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in South Bend to Howard and Frances BARBOUR.  On Dec. 12, 1972 he married Mary A. GRAHAM who survives.  He retired in 1985 from the Chrysler Corp. Casting Plant in Kokomo where he was a tool and die maker.  He later worked at Fulton Industries, Rochester.  He served with the U.S. Army in World War II.  He was a member of the Methodist Church and the Lincoln Masonic Lodge 523, Macy.

Surviving with his wife are three sons, Thomas BARBOUR, Vestal, N.Y.; Scotty BARBOUR, Logansport Jimmy BARBOUR, Argos; a step-daughter, Diana BOYD, Union Town, Ohio a step-son, Robert M. GRAHAM, Jr., Greentown; four step-grancchildren, Chelsey and Sean GRAHAM, and Angela and Jason BOYD, and one brother, Ray BARBOUR, Bowden, Ga.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Fenn Funeral Home, 416 S. Union St., Kokomo, with the Rev. Harold WILLIAMS officiating.  Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery with full military honors by VFW Post 1152 of Kokomo.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday.  A Masonic service by the Howard Masonic Lodge 93 of Kokomo will be at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

 

Saturday, September 18, 1993

 

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Monday, September 20, 1993

 

Tina A. Shull

Nov. 28, 1972 - Sept. 17, 1993

Tina A. SHULL, 20, 6521 South Beaver Dam Road, Claypool, died at 10:21 p.m. Friday in Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio from injuries received in a car accident Friday evening.

She was born in Warsaw to Ted A. and Carolyn BYRER SHULL.  She was a 1992 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School and was attending Northwestern College, Lima, Ohio.

Surviving are her mother and step-father, Ronald and Carolyn SWICK, Claypool; a sister, Mrs. Gene (Robin) FOSNAUGH, Warsaw; two brothers, Troy and Tracy SHULL, both of Rochester; and step-grandparents, Claude and Fern SWICK, Claypool.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Peter ALBERTSON officiating.  Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery.  Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. Monday.

 

Rosemary Sliter

July 16, 1959 - Sept. 18, 1993

Rosemary SLITER, 34, 12104 1B Road, Lapaz, died at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at her home of gunshot injuries.

She was born in Plymouth to Lloyd and Evelyn GARDNER SUMMERLOT.  She worked at Glenmark Industries, Plymouth.

Surviving are a daughter, Mindy SLITER, Lapaz; a son, Jeffery YAKIMIEKI, Plymouth; her parents, Lloyd and Evelyn SUMMERLOT, Argos; three sisters, Mrs. Bill (Diana) ANDREWS, Plymouth; Myra SUMMERLOT, Plymouth; Mrs. Kenneth (Rhonda) WAGNER, Bristol; two brothers, Joe SUMMERLOT, Argos;  U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael SUMMERLOT, Albuquerque, N.M.; and aunts, uncles and cousins.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. David TERHUNE officiating.  Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday.

 

C. Fred McKee

Sept. 30, 1900 - Sept. 19, 1993

C. Fred McKEE, 92, 1231 College Ave., died Sunday at home.

He was born in South Bend to Frank and Rosa DAVIS McKEE.  He had been an area resident since 1931.  He was married to Mary L. CLAWSON who died May 1, 1990.  He was a retired sheet metal worker who had worked for Jones Implement Co. and Ad-Vance Magnetics.  He was a member of the Eagles Lodge, Rocheter Men’s Bowling Association, and a 75-year member of the American Bowling Congress.  He was a current member of the Eagles bowling team at Quick’s Lanes.

Two brothers, Robert and Ruh McKEE preceded in death.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Lonnie PETERS officiating.  Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday.  Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Historical Society or the Eagles Lodge.

Tuesday, September 21, 1993

 

Fern D. Lyons

Nov. 16, 1908 - Sept. 20, 1993

Fern D. LYONS, 84, 510 S. Ohio St., Culver, died at 9:45 a.m. Monday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth, where she had been a patient for two months.

She was born in Plymouth to George J. and Nancy J. HERRELL YEAZEL.  She lived most of her life in Marshall County and spent the last 35 years in Culver.  On June 14, 1929 in Plymouth she married Gerald B. LYONS, who died Nov. 14, 1984.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. James (Nancy J.) CRAIG, Culver; Mrs. John (Vicki) .) CRUM, Culver; five grandchildren, Penny KERSEY, Culver Kim DeWITT, Culver; Jolene WOLVERTON, Plymouth; Ty CRUM, Knox; Jeff CRUM, Culver; two sisters, Cora DENNEY, Argos; Flossie DENNEY, Argos; and a brother, Victor YEAZEL, Argos.  Preceding in death were a daughter, Iris Fern LYONS, 1941, and a sister, Joy YEAZEL, 1992.

Services at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Arley MITCHUM officiating.  Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetry, Plymouth.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday.  Memorials may be made to the Jordan Baptist Church.

 

Dr. Robert S. Bahney

Dec. 1, 1922 - Sept. 19, 1992

Dr. Robert S. BAHNEY, 70, Wheeling, W.Va., died Sunday in Wheeling Hospital.

He was born in Peru to Paul Victor and Daisy PLEASANT BAHNEY.  He was a retired history professor and director of the West Liberty State College Social Science Department.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.

He had taught at Gunnery Prep School, the Howe Military School of Indiana, Indiana Tech, and Jasper and Frankfort high schools.  He received his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan.  He was a past executive secretary of the National Phi Psi Fraternity.

Surviving are a sister, Mildred “Millie” ANNESS, Rochester, and a nephew, Paul King ANNESS, Katlua, Hawaii.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Kepner Funeral Home, National Road, at Bethany Pike, Wheeling, with the Rev. Charles H. ELLWOOD officiating.  Friends may call after 1 p.m. Thursday.  Memorials may be made to the Wheeling Soup Kitchen, care of the Y.W.C.A., 1100 Chapline St., Wheeling,W.Va., 26003, or to the Senior Citizens Center, care of Triadelphis Community Center, Box 2AA, Triadelphis, W.Va., 26059.

 

Wednesday, September 22, 1993

 

Joseph W. Singleton Sr.

Joseph W. SINGLETON Sr., 67, 4721 North 900 West, Rochester, died at 7:10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend.

Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral home, Rochester.

Pearl C. Funk

June 6, 1909 - Sept. 21, 1993

Pearl C. FUNK, 84, 8479 East Dvision Road, Akron, died at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday at Michiana Community Hospital, South Bend, following a three-year illness.

She was born in Spokane, Wash., to William and Bertha WAGNER HOENER.  In 1945 in Chicago she married Ralph E. FUNK who survives.  She was a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses and attended the Kingdom Hall in Rochester.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Maurine FUNK, Akron; two sons, Richard FUNK, Valatie, N.Y.; Lee FUNK, Pikesville, Ky.; six grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Mabel HOENER, Chattoroy, Wash.; and nieces and nephews.  Preceding in death were a sister and two brothers.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Satrday at the Rochester Kingdom Hall.  No visitation is planned.  Hartzler Fneral Home, Rochester, is handling arrangements.

 

Thursday, September 23, 1993

 

Joseph W. Singleton Sr.

Aug. 21, 1926 - Sept. 22, 1993

Joseph W. SINGLETON, Sr., 67, 4721 North 900 West, Rochester, died at 7:10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend.

He was born on Aug. 21, 1926 in Chicago to Ira W. and Lillian FAGAN SINGLETON.  He moved to Fulton County from Starke County in 1968.  On Nov. 23, 1946 in Knox he married Betty RIGGLEMAN, who survives.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.  He was a retired dairy farmer and member of American Milk Producers, Inc.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Charlotte ARNDT, Rochester; a son, Joseph W. SINGLETON, Jr., Elkhart; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Beverly CALMUS, Lakeville; Arlowa JACHIM, Chesterfield; and four brothers, Darwyn [SINGLETON], Culver; Carwyn [SINGLETON], Diamond Bar, Calif.; Charles L. [SINGLETON], Lakeville; and Arthur [SINGLETON], Calif.  Preceding in death was a brother.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home with Father Frank KILCLINE officiating.  Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-5 and 6-8 p.m. Friday and after 10 a.m. Saturday.  There will be a prayer service at 8 p.m. Friday and military rites conducted by the Rochester American Legion and VFW at the cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the American Heart Assocition.

Friday, September 24, 1993

 

Irene R. Neuman

Sept. 24, 1916 - Sept. 22, 1993

Irene R. NEUMAN, 76, 500 W. 16th St., Rushville, died at 5:20 p.m.Wednesday at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.

She was born in Brookville to William Henry and Emma HARVEY OSBORN.  On July 17, 1937 she married John J. NEUMAN, who died in 1957.  She retired in 1990 after 33 years as a legal secretary for Vance WAGGONER.  She was a member of the Main Street Christian church, past matron of the Order of Eastern Star Martha Poe Chapter 143, past president of Kappa Kappa Sigma, and secretary of the Elks Widows Association.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Cedric (Barbara) BERDINE, Rochester; a son, Fred Jay NEUMAN, Spring, Texas; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were two sisters and a brother.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Todd Funeral Home, Rushville, with the Revs. Hank ANDERSON and Deann ANDERSON officiating.  Intombment will be in the East Hill Shrine Mausoleum, rushville.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today.

 

Maurice L. Sadowsky, Sr.

Apr. 4, 1903 - Sept. 23, 1993

Maurice L. SADOWSKY, Sr., 90, formerly of 521 Pontiac St., died at 12:40 p.m. Thursday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver.

He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., to M.J. and Esther MARSHALL SADOWSKY.  On Oct. 13, 1923 in Waukegan, Ill., he married Margaret L. WILSON who died Aug. 14, 1993.  He attended Carnegie Technical College and graduated from Tri-State University in 1923 with a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering.  He and his wife owned and operated the Lake Manitou Resort for many years.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Roger (Mary Margaret) NEFF, Rochester; two sons, Maurice J. SADOWSKY, Jr., Chicago; Wilson SADOWSKY, Madison; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; four sisters, Jessee McKIBBEN, Fay ALBERT, Betty SADOWSKY, all of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Rose SPIVAK, Redlands, Calif.; and a brother, Ira SADOWSKY, Pittsburgh, Pa.  Preceding in death were a sister, and three brothers.

Graveside services will be at 11:15 a.m. Saturday at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester, with Elmer ZIMMERMAN officiating.  Friends may call from 9-11 a.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.  Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Sue Anne Quick

Mar. 20, 1944 - Sept. 3, 1993

Memorial services for Sue Anne QUICK, 49, Fort Myers, Fla., will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Rochester First Christian Church with the Rev. C. Allan HAZEN officiating.

There will be a committal service at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery following the memorial service.  There is no visitation; cremation and interment have taken place.

She died Friday, Sept. 3, in Fort Myers.

She was born in Rochester to Robert C. and Bette HAYDEN QUICK II, Fort Myers, who survive.  She lived in Fort Myers for three years.  She was a 1962 graduate of Rochester High School and attended Purdue University from 1962-1965, where she was a feature writer for the Purdue Exponent Newspaper and a member of Pi Phi Sorority.  She had worked as a model in Chicago and New York for the Wilhelmina Modeling Agency of New York and had been an advertising representative for film and television producers in Chicago.  She attended the Chicago Art Institute.  She was a member of Tri-Kappa Sorority, 12-year member of Fulton County 4-H, and the First Christian Church.

Surviving with her parents are a sister, Mrs. Larry (Marcia) GARD, Speedway; two brothers, Robert C. QUICK III, Medford, N.J.; Dr. John QUICK, Morgan Hill, Calif.; three nieces and four nephews.

Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, handled the arrangements.  Memorials may be made to the Rochester First Christian Church.

 

Saturday, September 25, 1993

 

Clifton R. Howard

June 7, 1930 - Sept. 23, 1993

Clifton Ray HOWARD, 63, Route 4, Knox, died at 10:23 p.m. Thursday at his home.

He was born at Salyersville, Ky., to Homer and Edna ALLEN HOWARD.  He was married to Janice STACY HOWARD who survives.  He retired as a laborer at former Rockwell Standard Co., Knox and was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, Knox.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Melanie KOEPKEY, Winamac; Margaret GUDAS, Rochester; two sons, Terry HOWARD, North Judson; Gregory HOWARD, Knox; five grandchildren; and five sisters, Joyce SALLEE, Knox; Jean MINIX, Knox; Fafalene JENKINS, Winamac; Carolyn MINIX, Culver; and Sharon MINIX, LaPorte.  Preceding in death were a son, Clifton R. HOWARD Jr., Dec. 18, 1955; two grandsons, Daniel KOEPKEY and Austin HOWARD; and two brothers, Fred HOWARD, Bourbon; and Roger HOWARD, Michigan City.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Fred MILLER officiating.  Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery, North Judson.  Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Saturday at Braman and Son Memorial Chapel, Knox.

James Marti

Word has been received of the death of James MARTI, Rome City, Fla., formerly of Kendallville and Rochester.

He was born in Kendallville to Howard F. and Viola R. MARTI.  He served in the armed services from 1954-1956.

Surviving are his mother, Viola MARTI, Muncie; a daughter, Stacia M. HAVELICK, Orlando, Fla.; two sons, Mark R. MARTI and Bradley J. NEWPORT, both of Kendallville; three grandchildren, Cort James NEWPORT, Brianna Michelle NEWPORT, Drew Clare HAVELICK; and two brothers, Keith A. MARTI, Muncie; and Jack L. MARTI, Saline, Mo.  Preceding in death were his father and a sister.

Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, in the Rome City Baptist Church.  Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Kissimmee, Fla.

 

Monday, September 27, 1993

 

Maye E. Ogle

May 24, 1904 - Sept. 25, 1993

Maye Elizabeth OGLE, 89, formerly of Route 2 Box 28, Rochester, died at 3:15 p.m. Saturday at Rochester Health Care Center, where she had been a resident since 1990.

She was born in Monon to John and Ida M. BOWSHER NICEWANDER and moved here from Williamsport in 1941.  On Aug. 7, 1926 she married Charles Arthur OGLE, who died in 1983.  She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and the Fulton County Historical Society.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Bill (Shirley) WILLARD, Rochester; two sons, Paul OGLE and Richard OGLE, both of Rochester; seventeen grandchildren; thirty-two great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Pearl HAYNES, Chicago Shores, Ill.; and Grace OGLE, St. Clair Shores, Mich.  Preceding in death were a son, John [OGLE], 1983 and four sisters.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. James W. KREFT officiating.  Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Rochester.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and 9-11 a.m. Wednesday.  Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Historical Society.

 

Travis D. Miller

Jan. 29, 1976 - Sept. 26, 1993

Travis Dean MILLER, 17, 11292 West 17B Road, Argos, died at 9 p.m. Sunday at his home.

He is the son of Orla and Wilma MILLER.  Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Esther Heyde

July 21, 1904 - Sept. 25, 1993

Esther HEYDE, 89, formerly of 2817 Barrett Road, Rochester, died at 11:10 p.m. Saturday at Grace Village Retirement Community, Warsaw, where she had been a resident for 2 1/2 years.

She was born in Woodsfield, Ohio to William Lee and Grace TRUAX KNOX.  On June 6, 1928 in Nappanee she married Forest Russell HEYDE who died Feb. 14, 1991.  She moved here from Bremen in 1936.  She was a homemaker and former sales clerk for Ready to Wear of Elkhart.  She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, past Grand Worthy Matron and past Grand Representative of the State of Colorado for the Order of the Eastern Star 70, Evergreen Rebekkah Lodge, Woodlawn Hospital Auxiliary, and Rochester Women’s Club.  She helped to establish the former Teen Canteen.

Surviving are three sons, Dr. Russell L. HEYDE, Warsaw, Jay A. HEYDE and James W. HEYDE, both of Rochester; twelve grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Helen WILKINSON, South Bend; Edith WOODWORTH, LaGrange; and Ruth Ann HAAK, Fon Du Lac, Wisc.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Trinity United Methodist Church with the Revs. Carl RICKS, William SIMPSON and Kenneth FOULKE officiating.  Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home and after 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church.  Memorials may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church.

 

Nancy M. Hunt

July 21, 1927 - Sept. 26, 1993

Nancy Mae HUNT, 66, of Mexico, died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday at Chase Center, Logansport.

She was born in Somerset, Ky. to Walter E. and Otha Bell HAWK BURTON.  On June 1, 1957 in Miami County she married James Preston HUNT who died Nov. 29, 1992.  She was a homemaker and member of the Mexico Baptist Church.

Surviving are a son, Richard Preston ARNOLD, Mexico; six sisters, Mary Ann DENHAM, Mexico; Myrtle CORRELL, Logansport; Betty GEBHARDT, Logansport; Geraldine CORRELL, Logansport; Linda WAYMIRE, Peru; Jane A. RUSIE, Peru; and three brothers, Walter J. BURTON, Peru; George Kenneth BURTON, Peru and David Lee BURTON, Warsaw.  Preceding in death were her parents,  husband and a brother, Gene BURTON, who died in action in World War II while serving in the Navy.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Bobby DAVIS officiating.  Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico.  Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday.

Richard B. Lease

Mar. 20, 1925 - Sept. 25, 1993

Richard B. LEASE, 68, Lucerne, died at 11:56 a.m. Saturday at Chase Center, Logansport.

He was born in Lucerne to Harry H. and Faye BURTON LEASE.  He and his two brothers were raised by their grandparents, Ora and Minnie BURTON.  He was a 1945 graduate of Lucerne High School.  On Nov. 27, 1968 in Rochester, he married Ruth MUTCHLER, who survives.  He retired as a driver from Garrisons Trucking, Delphi.  He was a member of the Lucerne Christian Church, American Legion, Eagles Lodge, and National Rifle Association.  He was a U.S. Air Force veteran.

Surviving with his wife are a step-daughter, Robyn ROBERTSON, Lucerne; three grandchildren; and two brothers, Robert [LEASE], Royal Center; and Bud [LEASE], Lucerne.  Preceding in death was a granddaughter.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Royal Center, with David STACY officiating.  Burial will be in the Ever-Rest Memorial Park Cemetery, Logansport.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday.  Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund.

 

Tuesday, September 28, 1993

 

Clifton R. Howard

June 7, 1930 - Sept. 23, 1993

Clifton Ray HOWARD, 63, Route 4, Knox, died at 10:23 p.m. Thursday at his home.

He was born in Salyersville, Ky. to Homer and Edna ALLEN HOWARD.  On June 4, 1949 in Lafayette he married Janice STACY, who survives.  He retired as a laborer at the former Rockwell Standard Co., Knox and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Knox.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Melanie KOEPKEY, Winamac; Margaret GUDAS, Rochester; two sons, Terry HOWARD, North Judson; Gregory HOWARD, Knox; five grandchildren; five sisters, Joyce SALLEE, Knox; Jean MINIX, Knox; Fafalene JENKINS, Winamac; Carolyn MINIX, Culver; Sharon MARTIN, LaPorte; and two brothers, Fred HOWARD, Bourbon; and Roger HOWARD, Michigan City.  Preceding in death were a son, Clifton R. HOWARD Jr., Dec. 18, 1955 and two grandsons, Daniel KOEPKEY and Austin HOWARD.

Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday and burial was in the Highland Cemetery, North Judson.  Arrangements were by Braman and Son Memorial Chapel, Knox.  Memorials may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church.

 

Clarence D. Boggess

Oct. 6, 1923 - Sept. 27, 1993

Clarence Dean BOGGESS, 69, formerly of Barrett Road, Rochester, died at 11 p.m. Monday at Life Care Center of Rochester, where he lived since 1987.

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

Travis D. Miller

Jan. 29, 1976 - Sept. 26, 1993

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Church of Jesus Christ, Argos, for Travis Dean MILLER, 17, 11292 17B. Road, Argos.

The Rev. Lloyd HOWARD and Stan HULLAH will officiate.  Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and 9-11 a.m. Wednesday at Grossman Funeral Home and after noon Wednesday at the church.

He died at 9 p.m. Sunday at his home.  He was born in South Bend to Orla and Wilma KEMP MILLER who survive.  He was a senior honor roll student at Argos High School and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ, Argos.  He was manager of the school basketball team and member of the Argos baseball team and church basebal team.

Surviving with his parents are a sister, Heidi MILLER, at home; maternal grandparents, Daniel and Clara MILLER KEMP, Nappanee; paternal grandfather and step-grandmother, Toba and Emma MILLER, LaGrange; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.  Preceding in death were an infant brother, Iva Eugene MILLER, 1972 and a grandmother, Mary E. MILLER, 1990.

 

Norman R. Heeter

Oct. 1, 1916 - Sept. 26, 1993

Norman R. HEETER, 76, 104 N. Railroad St., Annville, Pa., died Sunday in his home.

He was born in Delong to William and Della EDGINGTON HEETER.  He was a graduate of Leiters Ford High School.  He married Della EDGINGTON, who survives.  He formerly worked for Lincoln Knitting Mills, Pottstown, Pa.; was a forman for over 20 years at Keystone Knitting Mills, Annville, Pa.; and retired from Bethlehem Steel Corp., Lebanon, Pa.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II with the 96th Infantry Division and was 1st Sgt. of the 728th Amphibious Tractor Battalion.  He served in the invasion of the Philippines and Okinawa.  He was a 46-year member of the Christ United Church of Christ, Annville, Mt. Olivet Lodge 704 F&AM, the Harrisburg Consistory, Zembo Shrine Temple, Annville American Legion Post 559, Annville VFW Post 80-23, and the Union Hose Fire Co., Annville.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Skip (Norma J.) GRISSOM, Seabrook, Texas; Mrs. Dwight E. (Karen R.) ENSMINGER, Telford, Pa.; four grandchildren, Robert M. O’DONEL; Eric O’DONEL; Matthew ENSMINGER; Amy ENSMINGER; three sisters, Mrs. William (Lois) BALDWIN, Rochester; Gertrude PARKER, Culver; Wilma HOLLOPETER, Fort Wayne; a brother, Howard HEETER, Annville; and several nieces and nephews.  Preceding in death were two sisters, Ethel FLORA and Gadys RECTOR.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Kreamer Funeral Home, Annville.  Burial will be in the Gand View Memorial Park, North Annville Township.  Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday.  There will be Masonic services at 8 p.m. Wednesday by the Mt. Olivet Lodge 704 F&AM.  Memorials may be made to the Christ United Church of Christ, 200 S. White Oak St., Annville, Pa. 17003 or the Hospice of Lebanon County, Fourth and Walnut streets, Lebanon, Pa. 17042.

Clara Gibbons

June 25, 1899 - Sept. 27, 1993

Clara GIBBONS, 94, formerly of Route 3, Rochester, died at 6 p.m. Monday at Millers Merry Manor, Culver, where she lived for nine years.

She was born in Marshall County to Frank M. and Lilly May WILSON GIBBONS.  She was a lifetime resident of Marshall County.  She was a housekeeper and member of the Santa Anna United Methodist Church.

Surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Keith SMITLEY officiating.  Burial will be in the Poplar Grove Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday.  Memorials may be made to the Santa Anna United Methodist Church.

 

Wednesday, September 29, 1993

 

Clarence D. Boggess

Oct. 6, 1923 - Sept. 27, 1993

Services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Clarence Dean BOGGESS, 69, formerly of Barrett Road, Rochester.

Burial will be in the Citizens Cemetery.  Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday.

He died at 11 p.m. Monday at Life Care Center of Rochester where he had lived since 1987.  He was born in Rochester to Willard M. and Rosa TRUE BOGGESS.  He was a lifetime resident of the Rochester community.  He was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served four years in the South Pacific.  He worked for 23 years with the Department of Highways and the Rochester City Street Department.

Preceding in death were his wife, Jessie YAZEL, his parents, a half-sister, Mable McINTIRE and a nephew, John McINTIRE.

 

William C. Thompson

Sept. 26, 1921 - Sept. 17, 1993

William Charles “Bill” THOMPSON, 71, Fairfield Glade, Tenn., died Friday, Sept. 17, at Cookeville General Hospital, Cookeville, Tenn.

He was born in Hammond to William M. and Elizabeth J. COX THOMPSON.  He was an industrial engineer for Chrysler Corporation and a member of the Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church.  He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II and was a member of the Masonic Lodge.

Surviving are his wife, Jane THOMPSON, Fairfield Glade, Tenn.; a daughter, Kathy DENISON, Plano, Texas; a son, Vard W. THOMPSON, Melvin, Mich.; three grandchildren; and a sister, Gloria WERNER, Rochester.  Preceding in death was a sister, Camille MEISER.

Services were Sept. 19, at the Burris Funeral Home Chapel in Tenn. with the Rev. Wayne BENSON officiating.  A memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 2, at the First Presbyterian Church, Rochester, with the Rev. John RAMSEY officiating.  Cremation has taken place and the remains will be buried in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester, following the memorial service.

[NOTE:  William Charles THOMPSON m. Jane E. SISSON, Aug. 17, 1946. - Jean C. & Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Indiana Marriages, 1836-1983.]

Thursday, September 30, 1993

 

Elizabeth Moriarty

Oct. 22, 1924 - Sept. 29, 1993

Elizabeth MORIARTY, 68, 18632 Indiana 331, Tippecanoe, died at 10 a.m. Wednesday afrom injuries sustained in an accident at U.S. 31 and 18th Road, Marshall County.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

 

Friday October 1, 1993

 

Lorraine Moriarty

Oct. 22, 1924 - Sept. 29, 1993

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, for Lorraine MORIARTY, 68, 18632 Indiana 331, Tippecanoe.

Father Frank KILCLINE will officiate.  Burial will be in the Tippecanoe Cemetery, Tippecanoe.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday.  A prayer vigil will be at 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Moriarty died at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday due to injuries sustained in an accident at U.S. 31 and 18th Road.  She was born in Missouri to Harvey F. and Elizabeth HANEBERRY KEENE.  On Sept. 29, 1945 near Argos she married William J. MORIARTY, who survives.  They owned and operated Moriarty’s Grocery Store, Tippecanoe, for 29 years, retiring in Decemer 1986.  She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester.

Surviving with her husband are three daughters, Mrs. James (Janet) MORGAN M.D., Akron; Mrs. Barry (Karen) HOLLOWAY, Stow, Ohio; Michelle HASTY, Warsaw; a son, Richard MORIARTY, Warsaw; seven grandchildre; a sister, Mrs. George (Elaine) WEIMER, Osceola; and a brother, Harold KEENE, South Bend.  Preceding in death was a brother, Franklin Glen KEENE, on Oct. 7, 1990.

 

Fred M. Graffis

March 12, 1910 - Oct. 1, 1993

Fred Moyer GRAFFIS, 83, Toner and Phillips streets, Kewanna, died at 1 a.m. today at Life Care Center of Rochester.

He was born near Star City to Thomas E. and Pearl MOYER GRAFFIS.  He was a 1928 graduate of Kewanna High School.  On Nov. 1, 1939 in Kewanna he married Eldonna NAFE, who survives.  He was a retired farmer, substitute mail carrier for Kewanna rural routes and a member of the Church of Christ, Kewanna.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Joan BOYER and Betty BRANDENBERGER, both of Fort Wayne; nine grandchildren , and a son, Dr. Richard R. GRAFFIS, Indianapolis.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Church of Christ, Kewana with the Rev. Cliff GANO officiating.  Burial will be in the Kewanna Citizens-I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 3-9 p.m. Saturday and after 9 a.m. Sunday at Harrison=Metzger Funeral Homes, Inc., Kewanna, and after 1 p.m. Sunday at the church.

George F. Martin

George F. MARTIN, 68, 347 W. Olson Road, died at 10 a.m. today at Life Care Center of Rochester.

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

 

Saturday, October 2, 1993

 

George F. Martin

May 6, 1925 - Oct. 1, 1993

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend, for George Frank “Buzz” MARTIN, 68, 347 West Olson Road, Rochester.

The Rev. Denise A. RYDER will officiate.  There will be no visitation.  Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Public Library.  Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Martin died at 9:45 a.m. Friday at Life Care Center, Rochester, where he had lived for the last six weeks.  He was born in South Bend to Thomas and Ruth KEEBLER MARTIN.  On July 31, 1948 in South Bend he married Elizabeth B. FARKAS, who survives.  In 1980 he retired after 30 years with the South Bend Post Office.  He was a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers.  He was a Navy veteran of World War II and served 33 months in the African-European Theatre.  He was a life member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, both of South Bend.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Barbara A. MARTIN, West Palm Beach, Fla.; one son, James F. [MARTIN], South Bend; three brothers, Thomas [MARTIN], Elkhart, Jack [MARTIN], Texas, ands Gerald [MARTIN], Mishawaka, and nieces and nephews.

 

Vida L. Nichols

Sept. 30, 1900 - Oct. 1, 1993

Vida Leota NICHOLS, 92, of 1317 Madison St., Rochester, died at 1:15 p.m. Friday at Rochester Healthcare Center.

She was born near Rochester to David and Louie MEANS CARY.  She was a lifetime resident of Rochester.  On May 14, 1924 in Fulton County she married Max NICHOLS, who preceded her in death.  In 1962 she retired from Kroger where she was a head chashier.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Rochester Garden Club.

Surviving are two nephews, David DAULTON, and Phillip DAULTON, both of Rochester; niece, Betty CRISSINGER, Rochester, and cousins.  Preceding in death was a sister Vera PENDLETON who died June 2, 1988.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Dr. Sam WRIGHT officiating.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. today and one hour before services Sunday.

Monday, October 4, 1993

 

Larry W. Givens

Nov. 23, 1940 - Oct. 3, 1993

Larry Wayne GIVENS, 52, 13332 East 225 South, Akron, died at 6:15 p.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, shortly after admission.

He was born in Amboy to James Robert and Irene BONE GIVENS.  On Dec. 22, 1972 in Akron he married Charlotte Kay NICODEMUS, who survives.  He was a former truck driver for Metger Trucking, Silver Lake and a carpenter with Larry Norman Construction, Akron at the time of his death.  He attended the Akron Church of God.  He was a member of the American Draft Horse Association and a U.S. Army veteran who served in Germany.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Charlene Ranne GIVENS, at home; his father, James Robert GIVENS, Anderson; four brothers, Donald GIVENS, Sand Springs, Okla.; Paul GIVENS, Kokomo; Bill GIVENS, Wabash; John GIVENS, Visalia, Calif. and several nieces and nephews.  Preceding in death were a daugher, Larissa Kaye GIVENS, 1989, his mother, Irene GIVENS, 1991; a sister, Margaret [GIVENS], 1992, and a brother, Robert [GIVENS], 1988.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. James MALBONE officiating.  Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. WEdnesday.

 

Albert W. Davidson

Sept. 12, 1909 - Oct. 2, 1993

Albert W. DAVIDSON, 84, 317 Blair Pike, Per, died at 4:25 p.m. Saturday at Millers Merry Manor, Peru.

He was born in Miami County to Howard and Cassandra WEEKS DAVIDSON.  On Nov. 9, 1935 he married Vera Kelly DAVIDSON, who died March 19, 1989.  He retired from United Technologies, Wabash.  He was a member Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity, the Main Street United Methodist Church and a life member of the Peru Elks Lodge.

Surviving are two sons, Jack DAVIDSON, Nyona Lake; Craig DAVIDSON, Copper Mountain, Colo.; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a sister, Betty McCARTHY, Peru; and a brother, John H. DAVIDSON, Peru.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, Peru, with the Rev. R. Larry SMITH officiating.  Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peru.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday.

 

Aminah Shabazz

Mrs. Aminah SHABAZZ, 77, Route 1, Monterey, died at 8:40 p.m. Sunday at Pulaski Memorial Hospitl, Winamac.

Arrangements are pending at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver.

Cedric D. Utter

Apr. 25, 1922 - Oct. 3, 1993

Cedric D. UTTER, 71, 7180 East 100 North, Rochester, died at 5 p.m. Sunday at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne.  He had been in failing health for two years.

He was born in Fulton County to Robert and Bina SWARTZLANDER UTTER.  On Mar. 17, 1942 in Rochester he married Betty SMYTHE, who survives.  He retired from Morry’s Ready Mix, Athens, in 1989.  He was a graduate of Akron High School, a World War II Army veteran and a member of the Akron United Methodist Church.

Surviving with his wife are his mother, Bina UTTER, Rochester; a daughter, Mrs. Michael (Peggy) WALTERS, Rochester; a son, Rex UTTER, Rochester; four grandchildren, Wendy and Amy UTTER and Troy and Kelly WALTERS; a sister, Mrs. Leonard (Marguerita) SWICK, Akron; and two brothers, Morse UTTER Sr., Rochester, and Jack Dean UTTER, Rochester.  Preceding in death was his father.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hartzler Funeral home, Rochester with the Rev. Bryan TON officiating.  Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Tuesday.   Graveside military rites will be performed by the VFW and American Legion, both of Rochester.

 

Ethel P. Kirkpatrick

Mar. 4, 1901 - Oct. 3, 1993

Ethel Pearl KIRKPATRICK, 92, 4735 West Olson Road, Rochester, died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at her home after a long illness.

She was born in Tiosa to William and Margaret DUDGEON FOSTER.  She lived most of her life in this area.  On Jan. 29, 1921 in St. Joseph County she married Leroy V. KIRKPATRICK who died in 1956.  She was a graduate of Butler University, Indianapolis and a retired elementary school teacher.  She taught in the Fulton, Plymouth, and Burton communities and in the South Bend Orphanage.  She attended Trinity United Methodist Church, Royal Center.  Her memberships include the United Methodist Women, Burton Church, Indiana State Teachers Association, and the Retired Teachers Association.  She was active in 4-H Club.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. George (Catherine “Mick”) BARNETT, Rochester; nine grandchildren, Mike BARNETT and Pat BARNETT, both of Rochester; Mrs. Jon (Teresa) HAMMEL, Rochester; Mrs. Max (Tammera) HARRAH, Indianapolis, Mrs. Rick (Sheila) BANUSH, Rochester; Cathy MINCE, Kokomo; Ernie BRIDGE and Harry BRIDGE, both of Royal Center; Barbara ZEIDER, Royal Center; nineteen great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mabel DREW, Margaret KISTLER, Kathryn MOORE, all of Rochester; Mrs. Roger (Jean) KENT, Fulton; and several nieces and nephews.  Preceding in death were a daughter, Carol Sue BRIDGE, Feb. 21, 1968; a sister, Ruth BRANSTRATER; and five brothers, Charles, Ora, Herbert, Louie, and George FOSTER.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester with the Rev. David MILLS officiating.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday and after noon Wednesday.  Memorials may be made to the Burton United Methodist Church.

Tuesday, October 5, 1993

 

Aminah Shabazz

June 20, 1916 - Oct. 3, 1993

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver, for Aminah SHABAZZ, 77, Starke County Road 1100 East, Monterey.

Imam Charles ABDULA will officiate. Burial will be in the Riverside Memorial Cemetery, Monterey.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Fune.

Mrs. Shabazz died at 8:40 p.m. Monday at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.  She was born in Marvel, Ark. to Henry and Caroline BAILEY.  On June 3, 1952 in Chicago she married Rafah SHABAZZ who survives.  She lived in Monterey for 30 years and was a member of the Gary Moslem Center.

Surviving with her husband are three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren, and a sister, Maewatha WILLIAMS, Chicago.  Preceding in death was a daughter, Arlene H. WILLIAMS.

 

Robert H. Riewoldt

Aug. 5, 1910 - Oct. 4, 1993

Robert H. RIEWOLDT, 83, Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver, died at 7:45 a.m. Monday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver.

He was born in Chicago to Richard E. and Alma KRAPPE RIEWOLDT.  He lived in Culver since 1955, having come from Mentone.  On Oct. 3, 1955 in Spencer he married Sarah Q. REINHOLDT, who died Nov. 23, 1987.  He was a member of the Plymouth Kilwinning Lodge 149 F&AM, South Bend Scottish Rite and Fort Wayne Shrine.  He retired from Midwest Spring Manufacturing Company, Mentone.

Surviving are a son, Robert R. RIEWOLDT, Rochester; a step-daughter, Mrs. Herbert (Judy) BUNCH, Newcastle; five grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; numerous step-great-grandchildren; a sister, Lillian SHANKLE, Puryear, Tenn.; and a brother, Richard F. RIEWOLDT, Logansport.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver with the Rev. Daniel J. BERGER officiating.  Burial will be in the Richland Center I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Rochester.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m Wednesday.

Wednesday, October 6, 1993

 

Raymond H. Craig

Jan. 3, 1921 - Oct. 6, 1993

Raymond Harold CRAIG, 72, 5268 E. Indiana 114, Rochester, died at 6:05 a.m. today at Woodlawn hospital.  He had been ill for four months.

He was born near Roann to Wilbur W. and Pearl OPPLE CRAIG.  He was a lifeime resident of the Rochester community.  He was married to Josephine GROGG.  On Aug. 27, 1977 in Rochester he married Lorna F. KEYSER who survives.  In 1983 he retired after 30 years with Sealed Power.  He was a Navy veteran who served in the Pacific theater during World War II.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Delmor (Judith) SHEPHERD, Warsaw; Mrs. Mike (Susan) McFARLAND, Rochester; three step-daughters, Nancy DuBOIS, St Louis, Mo.; Mrs. Edward (Beverly) FANSLER, Rochester; Vicki JACOBS, Rochester; a step-son, Larry KEYSER, Colorado Springs, Colo.; thirteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchidren; four sisters, Mrs. Merrel (Mildred) WAGONER, Mrs. Russell (Mable) WAGONER, Mrs. Albert Esther) BOWEN, Mrs.Dale (Vernice) RHOADES, all of Rochester, and a brother, Lloyd CRAIG, Rochester.  Preceding in death was a brother, Devon CRAIG.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Rochester Church of God with the Rev. Sam BENNETT officiating.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Military graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion and VFW, both of Rochester.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and after 9 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

 

Gerald Ross Jr.

Aug. 21, 1923 - Oct. 5, 1993

Gerald ROSS Jr., 70, 6663 West 500 South, Mentone, died at 12:04 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph’s Parkview Hospital, Plymouth.

He was born in Fulton County to Gerald F. and Martha BUTT ROSS.  He came to Mentone in April 1992 from Okeechobee, Fla.; from 1988-1992 and previously in Tippecanoe.  On Oct. 14, 1944 in Peru he married Helen M. THOMAS, who died May 22, 1992.  He retired from Fiberfill in Warsaw.  He was a member of the Mentone Church of Christ and a Navy veteran of World War II.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Michael (Alice Renee) BLACKBURN, Johnston, R.I.; a grandson, Chad Duane GATES, Johnston, R.I.; a sister, Phyllis ENGLAND, Pierceton, and a brother, Dale ROSS, North Webster.

Services will be at 8 p.m. Thursday at King Memorial Home, Mentone with R.T. JONES officiating.  Burial wil be in the Horton Cemetery, Macy.  Friends may call from     4-8 p.m. Thursday.

Thursday, October 7, 1993

 

Dale D. Halterman

Dec. 15, 1919 - Sept. 28, 1993

Dale Devon HALTERMAN, 73, 28 Tina Lane, Naples, Fla., died at 11:45 a.m. Sept. 28 in the Community Hospital, Naples, Fla.

He was born in Rochester.  On Oct. 25, 1941 in Mishawaka he married Eunice R. BIGGS, who survives.  In 1980 he retired after 40 years with Dodge-Reliance Corporation of Mishawaka.  He lived in Florida for the last 10 years.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a member of VFW Post 1172, Naples, Fla.  He was a mamber of the Dodge Quarter Century Club.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Gail A. VanTUYLE, Dowagiac, Mich.; a son, Butch HALTERMAN, Mishawaka; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild, and three sisters, Edna DEITCHLEY, Mishawaka; Edith VanLUE, Indianapolis; and Helen THOMPSON, Fort Myers, Fla.

Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Bubb Funeral Chapel North, Mishawaka, with the Rev. Ervin MIZE officiating.  There is no visitation.  Place of interment is pending.

 

Raymond H. Craig

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Church of God, Rochester, for Raymond Harold CRAIG, 72, 5268 E. Indiana 14, Rochester.

The Rev. Sam BENNETT will officiate.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, and after 9 a.m. Friday at the church.  Military graveside rites will be performed by the American Legion and VFW, both of Rochester.

 

Friday, October 8, 1993

 

James E. Butler

Sept. 9, 1940 - Oct. 7, 1993

James Edward BUTLER, 53, Route 3, Peru, died at 8:10 p.m. Thursday at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru; the result of injuries from an electrical shock received Sept. 23, while working on the Peru High School baseball diamond.

He was born in Elkhart to Harold C. and Lillian Agnes SNYDER BUTLER. He was a 1958 graduate of Plymouth Lincoln High School.  On Jan. 23, 1960 in the Denver Baptist Church he married Miriam “Mert” FISHER who survives.  He worked in the Maintenance department of the Peru Community Schools and was a member of the Denver Baptist Church.  He was a member and past master of Peru Masonic lodge 67, member and past patron of Ruth Chapter 120, Order of the Eastern Star, and member and past High Priest of York Rite, Peru.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Deanna BUTLER, Peru; two sons, Scott Edward BUTLER and Mark Alan BUTLER, both at home; a sister, Jane KOLACZ, Plymouth; and a brother, Jerry BUTLER, Lakeville.  Preceding in death were his parents and two brothers, Harold R. BUTLER and John C. BUTLER.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at McClain Funeral Home,Denver, with the Rev. Stephen BATE officiating.  Burial will be in the Westlawn Cemetery, Denver.  Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Sunday.  There will be a Masonic graveside service.

Harlin L. Showley

Harlin L. SHOWLEY, 81, 1326 Washington St., died at 9:10 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Homes, Rochester.

 

Saturday, October 9, 1993

 

Christy D. Burdsall

An Indianapolis woman died and four were hurt in a two-car crash at the intersection of Indiana 14 and U.S. 31 Friday evening.

Christy D. BURDSALL, 19, 157 East Valley Hill Drive, Indianapolis, died at the scene of massive head and internal injuries, Indiana State Police report.  Eastbound on Indiana 14, at 6:35 p.m., she stopped her 1980 Toyota at the intersection and then continued into the path of a 1978 Ford station wagon south-bound on U.S. 31 with Wanda J. WHITLOCK, 39, 17145 Church St., Marcellus, Mich., at the wheel

Whitlock was taken to Woodlawn Hospital complaining of pain to her entire body.  Also treated and released at Woodlawn - all for head injuries - were her passengers, James C. WHITLOCK, 16, Robert CLARK, 35, and Tyler ELLISON, Marcellus, Mich, 5 months.

State police credited a seat belt with preventing more serious injuries to Wanda Whitlock.

A dozen people now have died of injuries suffered at the intersection, dubbed “Junkyard Junction” for the high number of collisions there.

Although plans are not final, the Indiana Department of Transportation has scheduled a bid letting for September, 1995 for an overpass to carry Indiana 14 over U.S. 31.

State officials say that the availability of federal money and state money could delay the project.

 

Harlin L. Showley

Mar. 25, 1912 - Oct. 8, 1933

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Homes, Rochester, for Harlin L. SHOWLEY, 81, 1326 Washington St.

The Rev. Sam OVERMYER will officiate.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday and after 9 a.m. Tuesday.  Memorials may be made to the local Council on Aging.

Mr. Showley died at 9:10 a.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospital.  He was born in Fulton County to Arthur D. and Bertha KERSEY SHOWLEY.  On April 10, 1936 in South Bend he married Lois O. ZEGAFUSE, who survives.  He was retired from farming.  He was a member of the Prairie Grove Church, charter member of the Rochester Elks Lodge, member of the Rochester Masonic Lodge and past governor and lifetime member of the Manitou Moose Lodge.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Jo Ann BOWMAN, Fort Wayne; Mrs. Richard (Carolyn) BARTS, Huntington; Mrs. Glen (Patricia L.) FAIRCLOTH, Goldsboro, N.C.; a son, Jim SHOWLEY, Rochester; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Letha LAYMON, Onward; Elnora SHURTE, Phoenix, AriZ.; and a brother, Ralph SHOWLEY, Kewanna.

Monday, October 11, 1993

 

Jamin L. Zimmerman

Oct. 8, 1993 - Oct. 9, 1993

Jamin Lynn ZIMMERMAN, one day, 1223 West 800 South, Akron, died at 10:15 a.m. Saturday at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

He was born in Warsaw to Harlan L. and Elaine S. WEAVER ZIMMERMAN who both survive.

Surviving with his parents are two brothers, Kenlyn Gene and Kervin Ray [ZIMMERMAN], at home; maternal grandparents, Lowell and Doris MARTIN WEAVER, Goshen; paternal grandparents, Norman and Emma BRUBACHER ZIMMERMAN, Goshen; maternal great-grandfather, Elias WEAVER, Goshen; and paternal great-grandmothers, Esther ZIMMERMAN, Foraker, and Annie BRUBACHER, Wakaraus.  Preceding in death was an infant sister, Anita Joann [ZIMMERMAN], Aug. 17, 1989.

Grveside services were at 2:30 Sunday at Yellow Creek Frame Cemetery, Elkhart.  Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen, was in charge of arrangements.

 

Doyle E. Hisey

Oct. 16, 1916 - Oct. 11, 1993

Doyle E. HISEY, 76, 200 East 700 North, Rochester, died at 2:40 a.m. today at Life Care Center of Rochester where he had been a patient since Thursday.

He was born in Fulton County to Wilfred and Sadie YOUNG HISEY.  He lived most of his life in this community.  On May 21, 1938 in Rochester he married Thelma Mae MURPHY who died Oct. 28, 1986.  He farmed and retired from the Fulton County Highway Deartment in 1986.  He was a member of the Richland Center I.O.O.F. Lodge and the Grand Encampment of the Lodge; the Talma Lions Club; and the Richland Center Fish and Game Club.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Catherine) GRASS, Logansport; Mrs. Ernest (Beverly) FANNING, Taylors, S.C.; three sons, Larry HISEY, Robert HISEY, and Gary HISEY, all of Rochester; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Gerald HISEY, Macy; Keith HISEY and Lowell HISEY, both of Rochester.  Preceding  in death were a sister, Chloe HISEY and two brothers, Dale and Glen [HISEY].

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Sam OVERMYER officiating.  Friends may call from 2-4 and      6-8 p.m. Tuesday.  The I.O.O.F. Lodge will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Cancer Fund.

 

Danny R. Cook, Sr.

Danny Ray COOK, Sr., 39, Nashville, Tenn., died today from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

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

Beverly J. Snipes

July 19, 1943 - Oct. 10, 1993

Beverly Jean KOCHENDERFER SNIPES, 50, 510 W. Prairie St., Warsaw, died at  2 a.m. Sunday at her home. She was born in Plymouth to Wayne and Ruth BROWN KOCHENDERFER.  On April 13, 1962 she married Thomas Albert SNIPES who survives.  She was a homemaker and member of Fellowship Baptist Church, Warsaw.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Mark (Nancy) OEFFNER, Highland, Mich., Mrs. Perry (Patty) LENON, Warsaw; four grandsons; her parents, Wayne and Ruth KOCHENDERFER, Rochester; and two brothers, Wayne KOCHENDERFER, Jr., Calif., and Don KOCHENDERFER, Kokomo.

Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, with the Rev. Richard DAHLQUIST officiating.  Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday.  Memorials may be made to the American heart Association.

 

Tuesday, October 12, 1993

 

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Wednesday, October 13, 1993

 

Danny R. Cook, Sr.

Jan. 7, 1955 - Oct. 11, 1993

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Danny Ray COOK, Sr., Route 3, Box 89E, East Rock Island, Tenn.

The Rev. Richard THOMPSON will officiate.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and from noon until the time of services Thursday.

Mr. Cook, 38, formerly of Rochester, died at 5:06 a.m. Monday at General Hospital, Nashville, Tenn. from inuuries sustained in an automobile accident in Nashville.  He was born in Rochester to A.J. and Marie MEEK COOK.  He lived in Tennessee for the past two years where he was a mechanic with Midway Garage, East Rock Island, Tenn.

Surviving are two daughrters, Maryann LYONS, Florida; Stacy COOK, Rochester; a son, Danny Ray COOK, Jr., East Rock Island, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Deoate LYONS, Florida; Joseph GAMBLE, Jr., Rochester; his parents, A.J. and Marie COOK, Rochester; [two sisters, Elaine ANTHONY, Warsaw; Carolyn COOK, Argos]; patrnal grandmother, Zella COOK, Rochester, and two nieces and a nephew.

 

Glenn Haas

Glenn HAAS, 83, 6486 17th Road, Argos, died at 12:30 a.m. today at his home.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

 

Raymond Judy

Raymond JUDY, 89, Route 1, Macy, died at 5:30 a.m. today at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.  Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Thursday.

Glenn M. Haas

Oct. 18, 1909 - Oct. 12, 1993

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Walnut Church of the Brethren, 19480 Gumwood Road, near Argos, for Glenn M. HAAS, 83, 6496 17th Road, Argos.

The Rev. Wilbur FISCHER will officiate.  Burial will be in the Bremen Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and one hour before services at the church, Saturday.  Memorials may be made to the Walnut Church of the Brethren.

Mr. Haas was born in Bremen to Joseph and Ardella HODGES HAAS.  He lived most of his life in St. Joseph and Marshall counties.  On July 5, 1931 in Niles, Mich. he married Wilma L. HUFF who survives.  He farmed and at age 65, retired fom Wickes Lumber in Argos.  He was a member of the Walnut Church of the Brethren.

Surviving with his wife are five daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Marjorie) MILLIKEN, Niles, Mich.; Mrs. Donald (Dorothy) CLINE, Mishawaka; Mrs. Clifford (Evelyn) LEITER, Bourbon; Mrs. Ronald (Kay) RUSSELL, Navajo, N.M.; Mrs. Michael (Nancy) LAMBERT, Fort Wayne; four sons, Theadore “Ted” HAAS, Bremen; Fred HAAS, Plymouth; Ralph HASS, Sacramento, Calif.; Arthur HAAS, Warsaw; twenty-five grandchildren; thirty-three great-grandchildren; a sister, Helen YOST, South Bend; and a brother, Herman HAAS, Lakeville.  Preceding in death were a sister, Marguerite RUFF and a brother, Homer HAAS.

 

Raymond Judy

May 26, 1904 - Oct. 18, 1993

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, for Raymond JUDY, 89, Route 1, Macy.

The Rev. Avery MILEY will officiate.  Burial will be in the Westlawn Cemetery, Denver.  Fridnds may call from 2-9 p.m. Thursday.

Mr. Judy died at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.  He was born in Wabash County to Frank and Bessie KNIGHT JUDY.  On July 4, 1925 in Miami County he married Rowena F. ROBERTSON who died May 31, 1968.  On Dec. 16, 1974 in South Bend he married Luella Hilda SETTY JUDY who survives.  He retired from farming in 1973 and was a member of the First Christian Church, Peru.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Phyllis MOORE, Route 1, Macy; Deloras PUGH, Route 4, Peru; Janet SEE, Route 3, Peru; two sons, Robert D. JUDY, Route 1, Denver; Jerry Lee JUDY, Route 1, Denver; a step-daughter, Martha SCHMIDT, Route 4, Peru; a step-son, Herman F. BOETTJER, Peru; twenty-one grandchildren; thirty-one great-grandchildren; and six great-great-granchildren.  Preceding in death were his parents, his first wife, a daughter, Aneise HOLLAND; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Florence WOLFE, Lavonne WEAVER, and Hazel BLACK.

Frances E. Coble

Jan. 10, 1909 - Oct. 13, 1993

Frances E. COBLE, 84, 300 Cass Plaza, Apt. 216, Logansport, died at 5 a.m. Wednesday at her home.

She was born in Logansport to Mr. and Mrs. James F. LIMING.  On June 6, 1928 in Logansport she married Frank A. COBLE who died Aug. 29, 1967.

Surviving are a daughter, Phyllis J. LOGAN, 3131 George St., Logansport; a son, Frank A. COBLE, Rochester; two grandchidren; and four sisters and six brothers.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, with the Rev. David SAILER officiating.  Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Logansport.  Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday.

 

Friday, October 15, 1993

 

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Saturday, October 16, 1993

 

Rev. Harold W. Turpin

The Rev. Harold Willard “Ben” TURPIN, 88, died Sept. 12 at the home of his son, Thomas TURPIN, 115 Audubon Dr., Paducah, Ky. 42001.  Mr. Turpin, who was minister of the First Presbterian Church in Rochester from 1930-36, had not been ill and his death was unexpected.

He had resided at his son’s address for the past 14 years.  Mrs. Turpin, the former Louella EMPEY, died in 1980.

From Rochester, Mr. Turpin filled pastorates at Indianapolis, Columbus and Hammond in Indiana and then returned to his home city of Brush, Colo., for five years until his retirement.  In succeeding years he served in interim posts in Florida and Kentucky.

He was a graduate of Hastings (Neb.) College, Princeton Seminary and McCormick Seminary, and took special graduate work at Yale.

Surviving are two sons, Thomas E. and Harold Keith [TURPIN], the latter of Mankato, Minn.; one daughter, Margaret Helen BOTLO, Colorado Springs, Colo.; eight grandchidren and seven great-grandchildren.

Following cremation, a memorial service was held in Paducah.  A second memorial service will be conducted in the spring before burial at Brush, Colo.

Monday, October 18, 1993

 

John Bradley

Mar. 27, 1906 - Oct. 14, 1993

John BRADLEY, 87, Health Care Center of Rochester, formerly of 610 W. Ninth St., died at 8:20 p.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Prestonsburg, Ky.  He came here 30 years ago from Cedar Lake.  On June 30, 1945 in New Albany he married Bernice WENDELL who died Sept. 18, 1986.  He was a retired carpenter and a member of the Hillcrest Baptist Church, Fulton County R.S.V.P. and a lifetime member of the Eagles Lodge.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Jean) GOODMAN, Rochester; a son, Glen BRADLEY, Rochester; two step-daughters, Mrs. David (Jan) STRIGGLE, Rochester; Mrs. Max (Joyce) CLAY, Rochester; a step-son, Jack BOX, Margate, Fla.; ten grandchildren, and twenty-three great-grandchidren.  Preceding in death were a sister and four brothers.

Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Saturday at Rochester Citizens Cemetery with the Rev. Olin CORBITT officiating.  Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, was in charge of arrangements.

 

Dorothy F. Fugate

Oct. 21, 1901 - Oct. 16, 1993

Dorothy F. FUGATE, 91, Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, died at 2 p.m. Saturday at Grace Village Retirement Community.

She was born in Fountain County to Ed and Adah BURNWOOD DREHER.  She came to the Winona Lake area 11 years ago from Attica.  On June 26, 1926 she married       J. Ralph FUGATE who died Nov. 5, 1983.  She had worked as a bookkeeper of a furniture store and as a secretary for an attorney.  She was a member of the Attica United Methodist Church, Order of the Eastern Star of Attica and the Royal Neighbors.

Surviving are a daughter-in-law, Elaine FUGATE HILL, Mentone; two grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Max (Martha) HAWORTH, Rochester; and four nephews.  Preceding in death was a son, Thomas M. FUGATE in 1984.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Maus Funeral Home, Attica, with the Rev. George WEISTER officiating.  Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery, Attica.  Friends may call from 3-7 p.m. Monday at King Memorial Home, Mentone and from          3-5 p.m. and 7.9 p.m. Tuesday at Maus Funeral Home.

William J. Chapman

Feb. 17, 1911 - Oct. 16, 1993

William J. CHAPMAN, 82, 20170 S. Elm Road, Tippecanoe, died at 9:50 a.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth where he had been a patient since last Monday.

He was born in Tippecanoe to John and Mary RICK CHAPMAN.  He was a lifetime resident of Tippecanoe and a retired farmer.  On Dec. 28, 1935 near Inwood he married Beatrice A. STEPHENSON who died Jan. 18, 1992.  He was a member of the Walnut Church of the Brethren.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Larry (Ruth E.) SWIHART, Tippecanoe; two sons, Lowell E. CHAPMAN, Nappanee; Harold D. CHAPMAN, Houston, Texas; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and a brother, George CHAPMAN, Elkhart.  Preceding in death were a grandson, Keith, Aug. 29, 1988; a sister, Lavona BURROUGHS; and a brother, John CHAPMAN.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Walnut Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Ammon WENGER officiating.  Burial will be in the Walnut Church of the Brethren Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Monday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and one hour prior to services, Tuesday, at the church.  Memorials may be made to the Walnut Church of the Brethren.

 

James E. Nafe

May 17, 1903 - Oct. 16, 1993

James Emerson NAFE, 90, South Bend, died at 7 p.m. Saturday in South Bend.

He was born in Rochester to Eugene P. and Sue MILLER NAFE.  On July 2, 1932 in South Bend he married June Elizabeth FISHER who survives.  He was a retired salesman, having worked at Heritage Cablevision.  He was a member of the Grace Brethren Church in Mishawaka.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Janice WEBB, South Bend, Judy FISHER, Schaumburg, Ill.; Joan HILL, Plymouth; eleven grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lucille FERGUSON, Bloomington.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Leiters Ford Cemetery with the Rev. Scott WEAVER officiating.  There will be no visitation.  There will be a memorial service at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Grace Brthren Church, 15250 Day Road, Mishawaka.

Arrangements were made through the Palmer Funeral Home, South Bend.

 

Tuesday, October 19, 1993

 

Beatrice O. Oneal

Beatrice Ovanda ONEAL, 78, 19988 S. Hickory Road, Argos, died at 8:07 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Wednesday, October 20, 1993

 

Beatrice O. Oneal

Apr. 6, 1915 - Oct. 18, 1993

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Walnut Church of the Brethren, SE of Argos, for Beatrice O. ONEAL, 78, 19988 S. Hickory Road, Argos. The Rev. Ammon WENGER and Rev. Wilbur FISCHER will officiate.  Burial will be in the Walnut Church of the Brethren Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.  Memorials may be made to the Walnut Church of the Brethren.

Mrs. Oneal died at 8:07 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital.  She was born in Harrison Township, Kosciusko County to Lloyd and Emma DECKER SHOEMAKER.  She lived most of her life in the Mentone and Argos communities.  On Oct. 27, 1934 in Valparaiso she married Robert A. ONEAL, who survives.  In 1974, she retired after 19 years with White Metals.  She was a member of the Walnut Church of the Brethren and the Home Economoics Club.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Mrs. Curtis (Violet) RICHARDSON, Argos; a son, Terry ONEAL, Itasca, Texas; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marie KELLEY, Plymouth; Mrs. George (Betty) TAUBLER, South Bend; and a brother, William SHOEMAKER.  Preceding in death were a great-grandson, Michael RICHARDSON; a sister, Eva HIVELY; three brothers, Joseph, Lloyd, and Harold SHOEMAKER.

 

Thursday, October 21, 1993

 

Walter E. Zimmerman

Walter E. “Brownie” ZIMMERMAN, 101, formerly of Route 1, Akron, died at    8:50 a.m. today at Life Care Center of Rochester. 

Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Friday, Oct. 22, 1993

 

Walter E. Zimmerman

July 16, 1892 - Oct. 21, 1993

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, for Walter E. “Brownie” ZIMMERMAN, 101, Life Care Center of Rochester.

The Rev. Wayne JOHNSON will officiate.  Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Saturday.  Memorials may be made to the Athens United Methodist Church or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Mr. Zimmerman, formerly of Route 1, Akron, died at 8:50  a.m. Thursday at Life Care Center of Rochester.  He lived at Life Care Center of Rochester since April 1981.  He was born in Miami County to Elmer and Mary BERGER ZIMMERMAN.  On Jan. 20, 1944 he married Hazel MURPHY CLEMANS who died Oct. 30, 1976.  He was a retired farmer and had driven a school bus for many years.  He was a member of the Athens United Methodist Church, Fulton County Farm Bureau, and a former member of the Famous Akron Jonah Club.

Surviving are a step=daughter, Clara HAND, Overland Park, Kan.; a step-son, Dwight CLEMANS, Palm Beach Garden, Fla.; and two step=grandchildren, Debbie CARBIA and Susan HAND.  Preceding in death were a son, Earl [ZIMMERMAN] in 1938; two sisters, Cora COPLEN and Pearl MILLER; and a brother, Charlie ZIMMERMAN.

 

Saturday, October 23, 1993

 

MaryLue Cottrell

Feb. 3, 1940 - Oct. 22, 1993

MaryLue COTTRELL, 53, of 5979 East 380 North, Van Buren, died at 10:30 a.m. Friday at her home.

She was born in Calhoun County, W.Va., to Hobert MACE and Levinia Jane WEARS.  She was married to Shirley O. COTTRELL, who survives.  She moved to Indiana in 1965 and had lived in the Marion area since 1976.  She was a homemaker and before 1983 owned restaurants in Bunker Hill and Macy.  She worked at Slaven’s Market, Landess, and had part-time jobs in the Marion area.  She attended the Lord’s Fellowship of Peru and Christy St. United Methodist Church, Marion.  She organized the First Macy Festival, which continues today.

Surviving with her husband are three daughters, Christy ENGLE, Peru; Shirley “Pinky” MOORE, Chili, and Sandra BUCKLES, Marion; two sons, Roger [COTTRELL], Peru, and Robin [COTTRELL], Gas City; thirteen grandchildren; two sisters, Kay COTTRELL, Orma, W.Va., and Doris Hope MOORE, Sweetzer, and three brothers, Charles MACE, Clarksville; Butch MACE, Gas City, and John SAMPSON, Marion.  Preceding in death was a grandson.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Needham-Storey North Chapel, Marion, with the Rev. Kenneth SANDEFUR officiating.  Burial will be in the Plainview Cemetery, Macy, where a committal service will be held at 12:30 p.m.  Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. Sunday.

Roumania Bower

Roumanie BOWER, 90, formerly of 303 First St., Argos, died at 1:45 p.m. Friday at Grace Village Retirement Center, Warsaw.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

 

Monday, October 25, 1993

 

Roumania V. Bower

Feb. 20, 1904 - Oct. 22, 1993

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, for Roumania V. BOWER, 89, Grace Village Health Care Center, Warsaw.

The Rev. Earl LIGHTFOOT will officiate.  Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today.  Memorials may be made to the Argos Bible Church.

Mrs. Bower, formerly of 303 North First St., Argos, died at 1:40 p.m. Friday at Grace Village Health Care Center, Warsaw.  She had been a patient at Grace Village for 10 years and had lived there since April.  She was born in Danville, Ill. to Glover and Mattie VanDIVIER Van ARSDALE.  On Sept. 5, 1936 in South Bend she married Franklin L. BOWER who died Jan. 29, 1992.  She moved to Argos from South Bend in 1974.  She was a homemaker and member of the Argos Bible Church, and the Order of Eastern Star 2, South Bend.

Surviving are a niece, Linda Van ARSDALE, Goshen; and two nephews, Phillip and Ronald Van ARSDALE, both of Goshen.  Preceding in death were two brothers, Ray and Curtis Van ARSDALE.

 

Ethel A. Paul

Ethel A. PAUL, 80, Route 1, Roann, died at 10:16 p.m. Sunday at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.

Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

 

Tuesday, October 26, 1993

 

Cleta M. Peppers

May 27, 1905 - Oct. 25, 1993

Cleta Mildred PEPPERS, 88, Denver, died at 12:30 p.m. Monday at Miller’s Merry Manor in Peru.

She was born in Union Township, to Peter Edgar and Etna May EAHL SARVER.  On Sept. 15, 1926 in Erie Township, Miami County, she married Fray Howard PEPPERS who died April 18, 1969.  She was a homemaker and member of the Denver Baptist Church.

Surviving are a daughter, Margaret MOULTON, Denver; a son, William L. PEPPERS, Denver; six grandchildren; eeven great-grandchildren; and a brother, James M. SARVER, Logansport.  Preceding in death were four brothers, Ralph, Edgar, John and William Kenneth SARVER.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Stephen BAIR officiating.  burial will be in the Westlawn Cemetery, Denver.  Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday.

George L. Townsend

June 1, 1921 - Oct. 25, 1993

George Lowell TOWNSEND, 72, Route 1, Twelve Mile, died at 12:23 p.m. Monday at Logansport Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Howard County to George C. and Minnie June LOWE TOWNSEND.  On March 11, 1950 in Logansport he married Gertrude MUSSELMAN who survives.  During World War II, he served with the Army Air Force.  He worked as a die setter at General Tire in Logansport.  He was a member of the Logansport American Legion, former member of the Twelve Mile Lions Club, past president of the Twelve Mile Community Board, president for 20 years of the Twelve Mile Community Housing, and a lifetime member of the Logansport VFW.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Wanda MOSS, Route 1, Twelve Mile; three sons, Dennis George [TOWNSEND], Twelve Mile; Robert Jay [TOWNSEND], Twelve Mile; Randy Lee [TOWNSEND], Twelve Mile; four grandchildren; and three sisters, Bette GUNDRUM, Kewanna; Jean FINCHER, Rochester; and Wilma FINKS, Liabelle, Fla.  Preceding in death were two brothers, John William [TOWNSEND] and Robert Franklin TOWNSEND.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Noel REED officiating.  Graveside military rites and burial will be at the Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Twelve Mile.  Friends may call from 4-9 o.m. today.  Memorials may be made to the Cass County Hospice, 1101 Michigan Ave. Logansport.

 

Mae Burke

Mar. 10, 1903 - Oct. 22, 1993

Mae BURKE, 90, formerly of Fulton County, died at 8:30 p.m. Friday in West Palm Beach, Fla.  She was born in Bruce Lake to Eli M. and Ida ZABST BARKER.  In 1974 she moved to Fulton County from Fletchers Lake.  She was married to William BURKE, who died July 13, 1951.  She and her husband operated the Fletchers Lake Store and had rental cottages for many years.

Surviving are a daughter, Helen WOOD, West Palm Beach, Fla.; a granddaughter, Mrs. Robert (Jody) TRICHLER, Jupiter, Fla.; a grandson, Patrick WOOD, West Palm Beach, Fla.; a great-grandson, Joel GENSBUGEL, Jupiter, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.  Preceding in death were a sister, Essie GRISWOLD and a brother, V.L. BARKER.

Graveside services will be announced at a later date.  Zimmerman Funeral Homes, Fulton, is in charge of arrangements.

 

Ethel A. Paul

Mar. 12, 1913 - Oct. 24, 1993

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, for Ethel A. PAUL, 80, Route 1, Roann.  The Rev. Robert LOUGHEED will officiate.  Burial will be in the Gilead Cemetery, Gilead.  No visitation is planned.

Mrs. Paul died at 10:16 p.m. Sunday at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.  She was born in Peru to Alfred and Mary Agnes DURBIN WOODHOUSE.  She was married to Charles Edison PAUL who survives.

Surviving with her husband are two sons, Daniel PAUL, Charleston, W.Va.; Terry PAUL, Waterbury, Conn.; a step-son, Verdon PAUL, Macy; eight grandchildren; and a sister, Hulda JENNINGS, Piqua, Ohio.  preceding in death were twelve brothers and sisters.

Wednesday, October 27, 1993

 

Violet R. Overmyer

July 21, 1910 - Oct. 16, 1993

Violet R. OVERMYER, 83, 17327 Seven Pines, Spring, Texas, formerly of Kewanna, died at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 16, at her home.

She was born in South Bend to Albert and Orpha WILSON WORL.  On Feb. 29, 1942 in Kewanna she married Ralph J. OVERMYER who died Aug. 21, 1989.  She was a homemaker and member of the Kewanna Church of Christ.

Surviving are a daughter, Delores FORSCH, Spring, Texas; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death was a son.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lake Bruce.  Cliff GANO will officiate.  There will be no visitation.  Memorials may be made to the Kewanna Church of Christ.  Harrison-Metzger Funeral Homes, Inc., Kewanna, is in charge of arrangements.

 

Casper D. Stout

July 9, 1937 - Oct. 26, 1993

Casper D. STOUT, 56, 519 Indiana Ave., died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.  He had been a patient for two weeks.

He was born in Buffalo Valley, Tenn., to Ira and Mary Jane STAFFORD STOUT.  On May 24, 1963 in Warsaw he married Rosetta CAREY APPLEGATE, who survives.  They came here from Warsaw in 1967.  He owned and operated the Texaso service station in Warsaw for years and was a truck driver.  He was a retired musician from the Country Gentleman band in Winamac.  He was an Army veteran and member of VFW Post 3790 in Logansport.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Ilah APPLEGATE, Warsaw; three sons, Richard APPLEGATE, Warsaw, Wayne STOUT, Warsaw; two grandchildren, Josh and Zachary APPLEGATE, Warsaw; and three sisters, Mrs. M.D. (Nola) BRYANT, Cooksville, and Mrs. Marvin (Bea) HUDSON, Lebanon,  Tenn.  Preceding in death were his parents and a brother, Irvin STOUT.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Danny HONEYCUTT officiating.  Burial will be in the Citizens Cemetery, Rochester.  The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside rites.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to time of services Saturday.  Memorials may be made to the Heart or Cancer Fund.

Ruth E. Mohler

July 26, 1907 - Oct. 26, 1993

Ruth E. MOHLER, 86, Miller’s Merry Manor, Peru, formerly of Mexico, died at 6:10 p.m. Tuesday at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.

She was born in Indianapolis to Alvin and May WALTZ DOUD.  On Sept. 16, 1926 in Grand Rapids, Mich., she married Earl Eugene MOHLER, who died Jan. 16, 1976.  She was a retired special delivery carrier for the Peru Post Office and a member of the Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren.

Surviving are Earl E. MOHLER, Jr., 5760 U.S. 31 South, Peru; Ben MOHLER, 276 Adams Ave., Peru; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were a granddaughter and a brother, Everett DOUD.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday art McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Paul H. BARTHOLOMEW officiating.  Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday.

 

Thursday, October 28, 1993

 

Artella Teter

Nov. 7, 1904 - Oct. 26, 1993

Artella KESLER TETER, 88, Virginia Beach, Va., died Tuesday in the Virginia Beach local hospital.

She was born in Tiosa to Edward L. and Nora PERSCHBACHER KESLER.  She was a graduate of Indiana University and taught school for many yeas in Indiana.  She married Noah TETER who preceded in death.  She was a member of the Business and Professional Women’s Club and the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Surviving are a son, Robert TETER, Virginia Beach,Va.; and three grandsons, Kenneth, Bruce and Marc TETER.  Preceding in death was a son, Kesler TETER.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Mentone Cemetery with the Rev. Douglas JOHNS officiating.  There is no visitation.  King Memorial Home, Mentone is in charge of arrangements.

 

Faudelene L. Hill

Oct. 10, 1904 - Oct. 27, 1993

Faudelene L. HILL, 89, 516 Indiana Ave., died at 6:35 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital where she had been a patient for five days. She was born in Kosciusko County to Charly and Nellie GOOD GEIGER.  She came here from Akron in 1953.  She was married in Wabash County to Guy HILL, Sr., who died Nov. 28, 1966.  She was a homemaker and a member of the First Church of God, Rochester and the Mt. Zion Club.

Surviving are two daughters, Geraldine WORL, Indianapolis; Betty MAHONEY, Rochester; three sons, Guy HILL, Jr., Rochester; Dick HILL, Rochester; Bill HILL, Peru; seventeen grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; and six step-grandchildren. [sic] Preceding in death were a son, Arden [HILL]; six sisters and four brothers.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Church of God, Rochester, with the Rev. Sam BENNETT and the Rev. C.J. MOWRER officiating.  Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral home, Rochester, and one hour prior to services, Saturday, at the church.  Memorials may be made to the First Church of God.

Verna O. Shipley

Oct. 23, 1895 - Oct. 27, 1993

Verna O. SHIPLEY, 98, formerly of Athens, died at 10:34 a.m. Wednesday at Peabody Retirement Home, North Manchester.

She was born in Wabash County to Peter and Lucinda ARNOLD FIGERT.  On Nov. 27, 1915 in St. Joe. Mich. she married Russell L. SHIPLEY who died June 26, 1980.  She was a store keeper sand homemaker.  She was a member of the Athens United Methodist Church for more than 70 years, where she taught Sunday School and was a member of the Athens United Methodist Church Missionary Society.  She was a 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star 70 in Rochester.

Surviving are a son, Billy D. SHIPLEY, Rochester; four grandsons, Michael, Eric, Kent and Edwin SHIPLEY; thirteen great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchidlren.  Preceding in death were a son, Dale SHIPLEY, Aug. 26, 1990; two sisters; and six brothers.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron with the Rev. Maurice WERTENBERGER officiating.  Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Friday.  Memorials may be made to the Athens United Methodist Church and the Peabody Retirement Home, North Manchester.

 

Friday, October 29, 1993

 

Nancy J. Hoffman

Dec. 10, 1924 - Oct 28, 1993

Nancy J. HOFFMAN, 68, 12435 W. 11th Road, Plymouth, died at 5:15 p.m. Thursday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.

She was born in Bremen to Grover and Mae COYLE RENSBERGER.  She was a lifetime resident of Marshall County.  On July 5, 1963 in Walkerton she married Billy HOFFMAN who survives.  She was retired from Hart Schaffner and Marx in Rochester.

Surviving with her husband are three daughters, Patricia HIBNER, Kissimmee, Fla.; Janet HOFFMAN, Zionsville; Susan VanLAKE, Kewanna; a son, Michael HOFFMAN, Plymouth; four grandchildren; five sisters, Vera SHAFFER, Martha WILCOX, Clara HERSHBERGER, all of Plymouth; Bessie SNYDER, Marianna, Fla.; Mary HOSTETLER, Moline, Ill.; and two brothers, Amos RENSBERGER and Henry RENSBERGER, both of Plymouth.  Preceding in death were a sister, Dorothy AYERS and two brothers, Carl and Roy RENSBERGER.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Johnson Funeral Home, Plymouth, with the Rev. Robert MARTIN officiating.  Burial will be in the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.  Friends may ca from 2-8 p.m. Sunday.  Memorials may be made to the Marshall County Cancer Association.

 

Evelyn E. Eiler

Evelyn E. EILER, 87, 317 E. 14th St., died at 6:35 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home.

Saturday, October 30, 1993

 

Evelyn E. Eiler

Nov. 19, 1905 - Oct. 29, 1993

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Fulton Wesleyan Church for Evelyn E. EILER, 87, 317 E. 14th St.

The Rev. George TROYER will officiate.  Burial will be in the Kewanna I.O.O.F.-Citizent Cemetery.  Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church.  Memorials may be made to the Fulton Wesleyan Church.  Zimmerman Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Eiler was born in Rochester to John W.F. and Caroline GUISE SHONK.  In Nov. 1958 in Fulton she married James Quinter EILER who died April 11, 1959.  She was a retired nurse’s aide from Woodlawn Hospital.  She taught school in the former Burton School in Fulton County and taught piano.  She attended Manchester College and Frankfort Pilgrim College.  She was a charter member of the Trinity United Methodist Church of Rochester and had been an organist, pianist, Sunday school teacher and cradle roll superintendent at the Fulton Wesleyan Church.  For many years she was the secretary-greasurer of the Guise family reunion.

Surviving are three step-daughters, Nedra COLE, Four Acre, Ky.; Vera SHANLEY, Logansport; Elnora SHIDLER, Shipshewanna six step-sons, James [EILER], Larwill; Glen [EILER], Columbia, Miss. Harley [EILER], Elwood; Earl [EILER], Galveston; Carl [EILER], Argos; Floyd [EILER], Dunwoodie, Ga.; forty-six step-grandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren and step-great-great-grandchildren; two half-sisters, Beulah BURKETT and Mary Alice WAGONER, both of Rochester three nieces, Judy SHONK and Mary SMITH, both of Rochester June CAVENDER, Fort Wayne; and two nephews, John SHONK, Lafayette; and Robert LACKEY, Calif.  Preceding in death were a step-daughter, a step-son, a sister and a brother.

 

Charles A. Stavedahl

May 25, 1903 - Oct. 29, 1993

Charles A. STAVEDAHL, 90, 523 N. Franklin St., Mentone, died at 9 a.m. Friday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wane.

He was born in Brodhead, Wisc. to Sever and Julia KEESEY STAVEDAHL.  On April 4, 1931 in Mishawaka he married Eva Mae BLEW who died Dec. 28, 1982.  He was a retired farmer and process engineer from Bendix Aviation, South Bend.  He attended the Riverview Church, Talma.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs.John (Alice) VINING, Glen Ellyn, Ill.; three sons, Richard G. [STAVEDAHL], Mentone; Larry L. [STAVEDAHL], Mentone; and Ted O. [STAVEDAHL], Redding, Calif.; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.  Preceding in death were a sister, a granddaughrter and two great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Rodney RUBERG officiating.  Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery.  Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday.

Monday, November 1, 1993

 

Sharron C. Peyla

May 11, 1938 - Oct. 16, 1993

Sharron C. PEYLA, 55, Calhoun St., Mishawaka, died at 1:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, at Pawating Hospital, Niles, Mich., from injuries sstained in a car accident on U.S. 12, west of Niles.

She was born in Rochester to Dean and Mabel ALDERFER ARMEY.  She lived most of her life i Mishawaka.  On Sept. 14, 1957 in Mishawaka she married Jack L. PEYLA who survives.  She worked as a traffic clerk at Lend Lease Trucks, Inc., South Bend.  She was preeviously emplyed at Wheelabrator-Frye and Whiteford Truck Lines, South Bend.

Surviving with her husband are her father, Dean ARMEY, South Bend; a daughter, Mrs. Ron (Elizabeth “Lisa”) FRANTZ, South Bend; a son, Anthony J. “Tony” PEYLA, Mishawaka; three grandchildren, Patrick and Daniel RANACHAERT, Austin PEYLA; a brother, Terry ARMEY, Hillsdale,, Mich.; and two aunts, Edith CLEVENGER, Rochester; and Mrs. Lester (Erma) ALDERFER, Rochester.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hahn Funeral Home, Mishawaka.  Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery Mausoleum, Mishawaka.  Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today.  Memorials may be made to the organ donor program at Riley Hospitl for Children,  Indianapolis.  Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of local arrangements.

 

Elma L. Gunn

Oct. 7, 1907 - Oct. 13, 1993

Elma Louise GUNN, 86, Majestic Towers Retirement Center, St. Petersburg, Fla., died Wednesday, Oct. 13, following an illness.

She was born in Newcastle Township to William Bertram and Alts Belle COPLEN MYERS.  She was a graduate of Rochester High School and trained as a nurse at St. Luke’s Hospital, Chicago, class of 1931.  She worked in Chicago until she and her husband retired and moved to Florida.  She was married to Campbell GUNN who died Feb. 22, 1988.

Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Pere V. (Catherine E.) COULTON, Toronto, Canada; a brother, Arthur L. MYERS and wife, Matilda G. MYERS, Frederick, Md.; a sister-in-law, Ercel M. MYERS, Rochester; and several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

 

Tuesday, November 2, 1993

 

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Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1993

 

Howard J. Henderson

Oct. 8, 1913 - Oct. 31, 1993

Howard James HENDERSON, 80, 550 Linlawn Dr., Wabash, died at 12:39 a.m. Sunday at Wabash County Hospital.

He was born in Rochester to Elmer E. and Eldora M. SHONTZ HENDERSON.  He retired from Public Service Indiana and was an Army veteran of Word War II.  He was a member of the Wabash American Legion Post 15 and the Rochester I.O.O.F. Lodge.  He lived in Wabash for the past 35 years.

There are no immediate survivors.  Preceding in death was a sister.

Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery with Dr. James WALKER officiating.  Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the Main Street Chapel, Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Home.

 

Harold Roberts

Harold “Max” ROBERTS, 68, 619 E. Walnut St., Box 324, Akron, died at 11:53 a.m. Tuesday in the Woodlawn Hospital Emergency room.

He was born in Silver Lake to Harold and Wilma TRUMP ROBERTS.  On Sept. 10, 1949 in Athens he married Regina SPURLOCK, who survives.  He was a diesel mechanic for Hartzler Trucking Company, a World War II Army veteran and a member of the Rochester Moose Lodge.

Surviving with his wife are his mother, Wilma ROBERTS, Warsaw; two daughters, Mrs. Joe (Sara) FRENCH, Warsaw; Mrs. Larry (Joyce) FEAR, Rochester; four granddaughters; a great-grandson; two sisters and three brothers.  Preceding in death was his father, Harold ROBERTS.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Junior BOSE officiating.  Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery.  Friends may call one hour prior to services.  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Thursday, November 4, 1993

 

Harry R. McFarland

Nov. 7, 1924 - Oct 25, 1993

Harry R. McFARLAND, 68, 444 S. Ohio St., Culver, died at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25, at his home.

He was born in South Bend to Russell and Esther ZARTMAN McFARLAND.  He was a 1938 graduate of Culver High School and a lifetime resident of the Culver community.  He served with the Army Air Corps during World War II.  On April 21, 1946 in Melrose Park, Ill., he married Leona H. HARTMANN who survives.  A veteran newspaperman, he worked on both the Culver Citizen and the Marshall County Life.  Previously he worked as a make-up person and pressman at the Warsaw Times-Union, the Starke County Leader, Town and Country Press and Fairchild Printing, among others.

Surviving with his wife are his mother, Esther McFARLAND, Plymouth; two daughters, Betty KELLY, Jenison, Mich.; Jane NEIL, Etna Green; four sons, Robert L. McFARLAND, Monroe, Conn.; James A. McFARLAND, Culver; Timothy R. McFARLAND, Greeley, Colo.; Jon A. McFARLAND, Knox; fourteen grandchildren; one great-grandson; three step-grandchildren; and a sister, Virginia WAKEFIELD, Culver.  Preceding in death were a grandson and a brother, Francis McFARLAND.

Services were Saturday, Oct. 30, at the Bonine Funeral Home, Culver, with graveside military rites at the Poplar Grove Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the Culver-Union Township Emergency Medical Service.

 

Friday, Novemer 5, 1993

 

William Haworth

July 23, 1911 - Nov. 5, 1993

William “Max” HAWORTH, 82, of 787 W. Eighth St., died early this morning at his home.  He had been in failing health.

He was born in Attica to Wallace and Lessie SMITH HAWORTH.  He married Martha E. DREHER on Oct. 13, 1934, in Rochester.  She survives.

He lived in Rochester 58 years.  He was a retired buillding contractor and was owner of the former Rochester Lumber Co.  He was a charter member of Rochester Lions Club [a 50-year member of the I.O.O.F. lodge], and a member of Rochester Masonic Lodge, Grace United Methodist Church and Scottish Rite.

He had been a member of the Rochester Board of Water Works and Rochester School Board.  He had been active in Rochester Kiwanis Club, Eagles Lodge, Elks and Manitou Moose lodges and had been a voluneer member of Rochester Fire Department.

He served as host for the first Rochester High School foreign exchange student, Francois MESSIN of Paris, France from 1960 to 1961.   He attended Purdue University.

Besides his wife, survivors include four sons, William E. [HAWORTH], of Oak Park, Ill., Robert M. [HAWORTH] of Rochester; Thomas L. [HAWORTH], of Lafayette and John W. [HAWORTH], of Rochester; six grandchildren; [three great-grandchildren], one sister, Mrs. James (Grace) CARR of Rochester.  A son, Richard L. [HAWORTH], preceded in death in 1946.

Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Foundation.

Pauline Gross

June 6, 1911 - Nov. 4, 1993

Pauline GROSS, 82, 3965 North 100 East, Warsaw, died at 3 a.m. Thursday at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne.

She was born in Peru to Emmett and Minnie MILLER.  On Oct. 6, 1929 she married Rollin GROSS who died Mar. 27, 1977.  She was a member of the Warsaw Wesleyan Church, Warsaw Senior Citizens Club, Best Years Fellowship and charter member since 1975 of the Kosciusko Community Hospital Auxiliary.

Surviving are two daughters, Donna SKINNER, Marion; Mrs. Ron (Susan) BRUCE, Warsaw; seventeen grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and a sister, Helen MOLLENHOUR, Fort Wayne.  Preceding in death were a daughter, Marilyn SMITH in 1977; a son, John GROSS in 1991; and two brothers.

Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Warsaw Wesleyan Church with the Rev. Scott OLSON officiating.  Burial will be Monday at 10 a.m. at the Oakwood Cemetery.  Those wishing to attend may meet at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.  Friends may call from  3-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

 

Sue C. Eden

Mar. 30, 1938 - Nov. 3, 1993

Sue C. EDEN, 55, 318 Koselke, Wanatah, died at 2:50 p.m. Wednesday at LaPorte Hospital.

She was born in Princeton, Ill. to Verle and Verna DALTON PIPER.  On July 10, 1969 in Princeton she married John R. EDEN who survives.  She worked for the Morgan Township High School in Porter County and previously worked at the Rochester High School for five years.

Surviving with her husband are her mother, Verna PIPER, Princeton; a daughter, Mrs. John (Jill) WILSON, Westchesteer, Ill.; a grandson, Zachary WILSON, Westchester, Ill.; two brothers, Merrill PIPER, Princeton, Ill.; Lee PIPER, Ontarioville, Ill.; and aunts, uncles and cousins.  Preceding in death were her father, Verle, and her first husband, Jack WRIGHT, Sept. 27, 1964.

Private family services will be today at the Oakland Cemetery, Princeton, Ill. with the Rev. Jon OLINGER officiating.  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.  Norberg Memorial Home, Princeton, handled the arrangements.

 

Hazel Lockridge

Oct. 23, 1914 - Oct. 19, 1993

Hazel GUISE LOCKRIDGE, 78, 1515 S. Keaton St., Knox, died Tuesday, Oct. 19, in her home.  She was born at Lake Bruce to Frank and Ida DECKER GUISE.  She lived in Knox for 60 years.  She was a graduate of Leiters Ford High School.  On Feb. 4, 1939 she married John J. LOCKRIDGE who died Sept. 1, 1966.

Surviving are six daughters, Pat OWENS, Knox; Donna THOMAS, Knox; Connie JORDAN, North Judson; Ellen HUNTINGTON, Texas; Linda DAUGHERTY, Florida; Ester LOCKRIDGE, Florida; a son, Charles LOCKRIEDGE; Colorado; twelve grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and cousins, Beulah MILLISER, Betty STRONG, June LARGE and Buena BUCKINGHAM, all of Rochester.

Services were Saturday, Oct. 23, at the Braman and Son Memorial Chapel, Knox.  Burial was in the Eagle Creek Cemetery.

Saturday, November 6, 1993

 

Lester H. Horn

Dec. 31, 1937 - Nov. 4, 1993

Lester Howard HORN, 55, of 117 North Condcochengue St., Williamsport, Md., died Thursday at Washington, D.C. Hospital, Hagerstown, Mc.  he has been ill for several years.

He was born in Rochester to Howard GRANVILLE and Pearl DAVIS HORN.  He worked for General Motors for 18 years and later owned and operated Ace Printing Co., Martinsburg, W.Va.  He was a member of the Church of Christ, Elks and Moose lodges at Hagerstown, Md. and the Goodwill Athletic Club.

Surviving with his wife Janet [HORN], are a daughter, Nancy [HORN], Williamsport; two sons, James and Daniel [HORN], both of Williamsport; a step-daughter, April FRESHMAN, Hagerstown, Md., one grandchild and a sister Mrs. Mike (Marilyn) COLBERT, Fort Wayne.  Preceding in death was a sister, Jody HORN.

Private graveside services will be held Tuesday with Brother T.R. JONES, former pastor of the Mentone Church of Christ, officiating.  Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Monday at the King Memorial Home, Mentone.

 

Monday, November 8, 1993

 

Doris M. Sievers

May 16, 1916 - Nov. 5, 1993

Doris M. SIEVERS, 77, 525 15th St., Logansport, died at 10:31 p.m. Friday at her home.

She was born in Carroll County to John and Jessie WOLFE DUDDLESTON.  On July 12, 1933 in Logansport she married William M. SIEVERS, who survives.  She was a member of the Logansport Church of the Brethren and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.

Surviving with her husband are three daughters, Marcie BREWER, Rochester; Pat WALTER, Logansport; Jeanetta WARNER, Victoville, Calif.; a son, David L. SIEVERS, Logansport; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; a sister, Jeanetta WERGERT, Adams, Wis.; and several nieces and nephews.  Preceding in death was a daughter.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at the Logansport Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Terry VAUGHT officiating.  Burial will be in the Musselman Cemetery, Carroll County.  Friends may call after 1 p.m. today.  Memorials may be made to the Memorial Hospital Hospice, American Cancer Society, and the Cass County Heart Fund.

Roy L. Masterson

May 4, 1939 - Nov. 5, 1993

Roy L. MASTERSON, 54, 13818 W. 5th C. Road, Plymouth, died at 10:50 p.m. Friday at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth.

He was born in Warsaw to Elwood and Etta KIRKHAM MASTERSON.  On Aug. 20, 1971 in Plymouth he married Carol WAGNER who survives.  He was a manager at Hunts Auto Parts Store and a member of the House of the Lord, Plymouth.

Surviving with his wife are his mother, Etta MASTERSON, Akron; a daughter, Ray Lynn MANNS, Tucson, Ariz.; a son, David MASTERSON, Plymouth; two granddaughters; six sisters, Leana CUNNINGHAM, Grovertown; Mary SHAFER, Fort Worth, Texas; Gertrude MILLISER, Fort Worth, Texas; Leona WILLIAMS, Culver; Jennie MICHAEL, Akron; Nancy GILBERT, Akron; and five brothers, William MASTERSON, Fort Worth, Texas; Robert MASTERSON, Leiters Ford; Paul MASTERSON, Bourbon; Delbert MASTERSON, Rochester; and Charles MASTERSON, Fort Worth, Texas.  Preceding in death were three sisters.

Services will be at 1 p.m. today at the Braman and Son Memorial Chapel, Knox, with the Rev. Steven PATRICK officiating.  Burial will be in the Crown Hill Cemetery, Knox.

 

Mary M. Hartle

Dec. 23, 1911 - Nov. 7, 1993

Mary M. HARTLE, 81, 4304 East 200 South, LaPorte, died at 2:17 a.m. Sunday at LaPorte Hospital.

She was born in Rochester to Anson and Selma DOWNS DAVIS.  On April 16, 1932 in South Bend she married O.C. HARTLE who died March 17, 1987.  She was a retired sales clerk at Harvey’s Dime Store and a member of the Rose Rebekah Lodge 408 of LaPorte.  She lived in the LaPorte area for 34 years after coming from Leiters Ford.

Surviving are three daughers, Jean FAIN, LaPorte; Beverly OSBORN, Plymouth; Connie DUNLAP, Walkerton; a son, Gerald “Bud” HARTLE, Salisbury, N.C. fourteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lela ZIMMERMAN, Rochester.  Preceding in death were her parents, a grandson, Mark, and two brothers.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Haverstock Funeral Home, LaPorte, with the Rev. John NEWTON officiating.  Burial will follow a 2 p.m. graveside service at the Leiters Ford Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Tuesday and until the time of service Wednesday.  A memorial service by the Rose Rebekah Lodge will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the Emergency Medical Service or the Visiting Nurse Association.

Anton Knoll

Anton KNOLL, 89, of Des Plaines, Ill., died Sunday at Oakton Pavilion Nursing Home, Des Plaines, Ill.

He was married to Barbara KNOLL, who survives.  he was a farmer and land developer around Nyona Lake for 35 years.  he was one of the founders and former president of the Nyona Lake Fish and Game Club and donated the land to the clubhouse.

Surviving with his wife, Barbara, are a daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Theresa) ZAHN, Niles, Ill.; three grandchildren; seven reat-grandchildren, and eight brothers and sistes.

Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Simkins Funera Home, 6251 Dempster St., Morton Grove, Ill.  Memorials may be made to the St. Joseph parish.

 

Tuesday, November 9, 1993

 

Ruby J. Hoover

July 19, 1902 - Nov. 9, 1993

Ruby Jeanette HOOVER, 91, 1729 Bancroft St., Apr. 2B, formerly of Denver, died at 1 a.m. today at her home.

She was born in Wabash County to David Aaron and Marybelle RILEY WHITE.  On Sept. 12, 1936 in Marion she married Robert M. HOOVER who survives. She worked as a seamstress for 12 years at the former McLaughlin Company in Peru.  She was a member of the Pentacostal Church of God in Silver Lake.

Surviving with husband are three nephews.  Preceding in death were a sister, Agnes GLASSBURN and a brother, Howard WHITE.

Services willl be at 11 a.m. Thursday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Frank WHITAKER officiating.  Burial will be in the Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Logansport.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday.

 

Clurel T. Hunter

Mar. 9, 1916 - Nov. 9, 1993

Clurel Travis HUNTER, 77, 1028 E. Olson Road, formerly of Peru, died today at his home.

He was born in Monterey to David W. and Lillie GOOD HUNTER.

He had been a resident of Miami County and he lived in North Webster for two years.  On June 25, 1939 in Columbia City he married Jeanette MUTCHLER.  They divorced and he later married Christine GARNER who preceded in death.  He was a retired farmer and retired maintenance manager with United Technologies, Peru, after 23 years service.  He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, Wabash; F&AM 665, Fulton; North Manchester Chapter R.A.M.; and the Peru Meanner Chor. Inc.

Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Howard (Sara) HOFFMAN, Rochester; Mrs. Steve (Donna) RUDE, Rochester; Mrs. Jim (Diane) SMITH, Plymouth; Mrs. Larry (Cynthia) BIGGS, Logansport; Mrs. Robert (Nedra) HURLEY, Indianapolis; a son, Phillip HUNTER, Crawfordsville; twenty-two grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were an infant daughter and four brothers, William, Chester, Clarion and Melvin HUNTER.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Curtis BROUWER officiating.  Place of burial is undetermined.  Frienss may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Wednesday, November 10, 1993

 

Barbara J. Turner

Nov. 13, 1934 - Nov. 9, 1993

Barbara J. TURNER, 58, Indianapolis, died Tuesday at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.

She was born in Rochester to Arthur F. and Freda Mae BRUCE SCOTT.  She married Art TURNER who survives.  She worked 32 years as the office secretary at Moose Lodge 17 and was a member of the Women of the Moose Lodge 11.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Lori Ann WILSON; a son, Patrick W. TURNER; four grandchidlren; three sisters, Gladys GALLOWAY; Connie TERPSTRA; Sandra WISENBERG; and three brothers, George SCOTT; Butch SCOTT; and Harold McCALLA.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Home, Shadeland Branch, Indianapolis.  Burial will be in the Kewanna I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from noon-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

 

Arthur Dale Walsh

Arthur Dale WALSH, 66, 2594 S. Southway 31, Rochester, died at 4:55 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

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

 

Clurel Travis Hunter

A memorial service for Clurel Travis HUNTER will be conducted by the Fulton Masonic Lodge 665 at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.  Burial will be in the Citizens Cemetery, Rochester.

 

Thursday, November 11, 1993

 

Arthur Swick

Arthur SWICK, 87, Fountainview Terrace, LaPorte, formerly of Akron, died at        3 p.m. Wednesday at his home.

Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

 

Russell L. Gunter

Russell L. GUNTER, 72, 418 E. 10th St., died at 8:48 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Donald O. Castleman

Feb. 3, 1974 - Nov. 10, 1993

The shooting death of a 19-year-old local man on Main Street Wednesday was quickly determined to be a suicide, authorities report.

Police say Donald CASTLEMAN, 19, 117 East 14th., was pronounced dead at Woodlawn Hospital at 11:50 a.m. Wednesday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest.

Rochester Chief of Police Dick ROE said police received a call at 10:55 a.m. reporting an unknown incident on Main Street south of Ninth Street.  When police arrived at 906 Main St., they found the victim lying beside his car.

A 12-gauge shotgun and a note were near the body.  Police say the gun was borrowed.

Police say Casteman’s mother and girlfriend reported that he had been despondent for a couple of days.

Castleman’s girlfriend lives in the home on Main Street.  Police say he had been talking to her before the shooting.

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Donald Oren “Donny” CASTLEMAN, 19, 117 E. 14th St., died at 11:50 a.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Denver, Colo. to Dale and Carol TOWNSEND CASTLEMAN.  He lived most of his life in the Rochester community.  He was a 1992 graduate of Rochester High School and a member of the First Baptist Church.

Surviving with his mother and step-father, Robert and Carol BRADWAY, Rochester, are a sister, Mrs. David W. (Debra) TUTTLE, Rochester; a brother, Dennis CASTLEMAN, Rochester a niece, Daylene TUTTLE, Rochester; five step-sisters, Mrs. Dean (Barbara) STOCKBERGER, Rochester; Dianne HERLOVICH, Fort Myers, Fla.; Mrs. David (Mary Ann) JOHNSON, Fort Myers, Fla; Janice DURDICK, Fort Myers, Fla.; Cathy LEB, Raleigh, N.C.; a step-brother, Michael BRADWAY, Searrle, Wash. and aunts, uncles and cousins.  Preceding in death was his father, Dale CASTLEMAN, Nov. 18, 1974, and a brother, Lance Cpl. David W. CASTLEMAN, June 9, 1991.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Dr. Sam WRIGHT officiating.  Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Rochester.

Mary Van Doren Duke

Aug. 21, 1904 - Nov. 10, 1993

Mary Van DOREN DUKE, 89, 1888 North 1000 East, Akron, formerly of Warsaw, died at 10 a.m. Wednesday at her home.  She had been in failing health for four years.

She was born in Akron to Ora and Delilah ZOLMAN LEECH.  On Nov. 16, 1926 in Warsaw she married Harold Van DOREN who died on May 16, 1965.  On June 3, 1971 she married the Rev. Albert DUKE who died July 3, 1973.  She was a seamstress, homemaker and a Kosciusko Community Hospital Auxiliary volunteer with over 1,800 hours.  She was a member of the Olive Bethel Church of God in Akron.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Dick (Iva) NELSON, Silver Lake; a son, Byron     Van DOREN, Akron; two step-sons, Bill Van DOREN, Harlingen, Texas; Gene DUKE, Santa Barbara, Calif; a grandson, Harold Van DOREN, Akron; six step-grandchildren; and several step-great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were a sister and a brother.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Junior BOSE officiating.  Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

 

Arthur Dale Walsh

Jan. 27, 1927 - Nov. 10, 1993

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home Rochester, for Arthur Dale WALSH, 66, 2574 S. Southway 31, Rochester.

The Rev. Jack HARTMAN will officiate.  Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester.  Friends may call one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Mr. Walsh died at 4:55 a.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital where he had been a patient for four days.  He was born in Chicago to Arthur and Frances Ellen BRUGH WALSH.  He was a lifetime resident of Fulton County.  On May 28, 1949 in Rochester he married Esther R. PALMER who survives.  He retired in 1990 after 39 years as an electrical contractor and owner of Walsh Eectric.  A World War II Army Air Corps veteran, he served in the European Theater from 1945-1947.  He was a member of I.O.O.F. Lodge 47, F&AM 79, Rochester; Scottish Rite Lodge, South Bend, and the Mizpah Shrine Temple, Fort Wayne.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Elizabeth “Liz” BICKLE, Rochester; Mrs. Gary (Sue) COOK, Rochester; two sons, Bill WALSH, Rochester; Michael WALSH, Ventura, Calif. and six grandchildren.  Preceding in death was a half-sister, Eve MITCHELL, 1991.

 

Friday, November 12, 1993

 

Arthur Dale Walsh

The F&AM 79 and I.O.O.F. Lodge 47 will conduct a memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochesterm [for Arthur Dale WAKSG].  The Rev. Jack Hartman will also officiate services at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.  Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester.  Friends may call one hour prior to services Saturday.

Arthur L. Swick

June 10, 1906 - Nov. 10, 1993

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, for Arthur L. SWICK, 87, 1900 Andrew Ave., LaPorte.

The Rev. James MALBONE will officiate.  Burial will be in the Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake.  Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the Akron Church of God.

Mr. Swick, formerly of Akron, died at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Fountainview Terrace where he had been a resident for many years.  He was born in Kosciusko County to Herman and Mary Rebecca WINDBIGLER SWICK.  He was a member of the Akron Church of God and had been a laborer at Uniroyal Rubber Company, Mishawaka.

Surviving are a sister, Fanny “Ann” DOUGLAS, Bradenton, Fla.; and two brothers, Charles E. SWICK, Akron, and Willis M. SWICK, Lake Placid, Fla.

 

Russell L. Gunter

May 10, 1921 - Nov. 11, 1993

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Fanily Funeral Home, Rochester, for Russell L. GUNTER, 72, 418 E. 10th St.

The Rev. Larry PYEATT will officiate.  Burial will be in the Grass Creek Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and after 10 a.m. Saturday.  Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Rochester American Legion and VFW.  Memorials may be made to the Indiana Heart Fune.

Mr. Gunter died at 8:48 a.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital.  He was born in Pulaski County to Cecil and Ruth FORD GUNTER.  On Aug. 28, 1948 in Grass Creek he married Sarah E. SUITER who survives.  He retired from Torx Products of Rochester.  He was a World War II Army veteran who served in the European Theater.  He attended the Rochester Church of God.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. David J. (Myra) COVER, Logansport; Mrs. Donald (Anna) ROWAN, Fulton; Mrs. Terry (Sue) AMOR Kewanna; a son, Russell G. GUNTER, Star City; fifteen grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Ralph (Mildred) MULLINS, Rochester; Marjorie EASTERDAY, Rochester, and four brothers, Ralph L. [GUNTER], Argos; George R. [GUNTER], Colo.; Harold Ray [GUNTER], Fulton; and Tom [GUNTER], Mays Landing, Maine.  Preceding in death were two brothers.

 

Elsie K. McGee

Jan. 3, 1915 - Nov. 11, 1993

Elsie K. McGEE, 78, 305 W. Third St., North Manchester, died at 2:58 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born in Akron to Fred and Sophia FLOHR TOWNSEND.  On Aug. 11, 1938 she married Floyd McGEE who died Aug. 8, 1961.  She retired in 1985 from Zimmer, Inc., of Warsaw.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. David (Janice) NOE, Urbana, Ohio; Mrs. Ed (Edna) TAIT, Wabash; two sons, Merl McGEE, Whiteland; Donald McGEE, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; and six grandchildren.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at DeLaughrter-McGee Mortuary, North Manchester, with the Rev. David PHILLIPS officiating.  Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the Wabash County Cancer Society.

Saturday, November 13, 1993

 

William Doty

Oct. 9, 1918 - Nov. 11, 1993

William DOTY, 75, 716 North Plymouth Road, Winamac, died at 7:20 p.m. Thursday at Life Care Center of Rochester.  He had been in failing health for two years.

He was born in Winamac to Walter and Katherine FREIDEL DOTY.  On Jan. 27, 1940 in Winamac he married Ruth Eileen HUNTER who survives.  He was a lifetime resident of Winamac.  He was a former heavy equipment operator for Leo and Markley Excavation Company and was a janitor at Winamac Steel Products.  He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles 323 in Logansport.

Surviving with his wife are a daughrter, Nancy ALLEN, Sparks, Nev.; two sons, Michael DOTY, Kewanna; David DOTY, Monterey; twelve grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Florence PERKINS, Lafayette; and a brother, Frank DOTY, Winamac.  Preceding in death were a son, Dennis DOTY, four sisters and two brothers.

Private family services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Frain Mortuary, Inc., Winamac.  Burial will be in the Winamac Cemetery.  Friends may call from 3-7 p.m. Sunday and         8-10:30 a.m. Monday.  Eagles services will be at 6:30 p.m. Sunday.

 

Loyd D. Herrell, Jr.

Loyd Delbert HERRELL, Jr., 66, 2835 North 200 West, Rochester, died at 5 p.m. Friday at his home.

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

 

Monday, November 15, 1993

 

Loyd D. Herrell, Jr.

Nov. 27, 1926 - Nov. 12, 1993

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Loyd Delbert HERRELL, Jr., 66, 2835 North 200 West, Rochester.

The Rev. James PFUELB and the Rev. Paul MARTIN will officiate.  Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester.  Friends may call from 4-8 today and one hour prior to services on Tuesday.  The Rochester American Legion and Manitou VFW will conduct graveside services.

Mr. Herrell died at 5 p.m. Friday at his home.  He had been in failing health.  He lived most of his life in Fulton County.  He was born northeast of Rochester to Loyd Delbert and Katie FRAKES HERRELL.  He retired from farming and from Hart Schaffner and Marx, where he worked in maintenance.  He served with the Army in World War II in the Pacific Theater.  He was a lifetime member of Manitou Post VFW and the LeRoy Shelton American Legion Post 36.

Surviving are four sons, Ronald HERRELL, Kokomo; James HERRELL, Kokomo; Steve HERRELL, Rochester; Scott HERRELL, Rochester; six grandchildren, and two sisters, Esther BOWERS, Kokomo; and Irene TRIPALDI, Leiters Ford.  He was one of a famiy of 10 children.

James E. Abbott

July 19, 1935 - Nov. 10, 1993

James E. ABBOTT, 58, Route 5, Rochester, died Wednesday at his home.  He had been in failing health for the past 18 months.

He was born in Fulton to William J. and Ruth E. INSLEY ABBOTT.  He was a lifetime resident of the Fulton and Rochester communities.  He worked for Reynolds Aluminum Corp., Bourbon and was a U.S. Navy veteran.  He was a lifetime member of Manitou VFW Post 3582, the American Legion, and Fraternal Order of Eagles, 852.

Surviving are his mother, Ruth E. HALL, Plymouthy; five sisters, Mrs. Tom (Norma) FAULKNER, Warsaw; Mrs. Eldon (Betty) LEEDY, Snowlake; Margie MUCKENFUSS, Logansport; Orpha OVERMYER, Warsaw; Opal CUTLER, Coldwater, Mich., and four brothers, Bill ABBOTT, Rochester; Don ABBOTT, Plymouth; Alvin ABBOTT, Warsaw; Lawrence CRAIN, Willifor, Ark.; and Bob CRAIN, Haworth, Okla.  Preceding in death were a sister, Wilma [ABBOTT] and three brothers, Wilbur, Eldon and Oscar [ABBOTT].

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Dave McGEE officiating.  Burial will be in the Fulton Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.  The Rochester American Legion and Manitou VFW will conduct graveside services.

 

Tuesday, November 16, 1993

 

Mildred M. Zimmerman

July 16, 1899 - Nov. 15, 1993

Mildred M. ZIMMERMAN, 94, Miller’s Merry Manor, Peru, died at 10:30 p.m. Monday.

She was born in Miami County to Harry and Elizabeth COFFING WELLER.  On Nov. 24, 1920 in Peru she married Clarence Russell ZIMMERMAN who died Jan. 7, 1957.  She was a homemaker and member of the Macy Christian Church.

Surviving are a son, Ellis ZIMMERMAN, Peru; three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Lorren NICKELS, Rochester; and a brother, Robert WELLER, Elyria, Ohio.  Preceding in death were a daughter, Naomi EGE; a son, Glen Russell ZIMMERMAN; four sisters, May, Ruth, Bernice, and Helen [WELLER], and a brother, Harry WELLER, Jr.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. David A. WELSH officiating.  Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico.  Friends may call from 1-2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.  The family asks that flowers be omitted.  Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Wednesday, November 17, 1993

 

Herbert Leckrone

Jan. 12, 1910 - Nov. 16, 1993

Herbert LECKRONE, 83, Rochester Health Care Center, died at 9:10 p.m. Tuesday at Rochester Health Care Center.

He was born in Kosciusko County to David and Elizabeth SNEP LECHRONE.  On Sept. 13, 1931 he married Juanita Ruth NORRIS who died Sept. 26, 1977.  He was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church in Wabash County.  He formerly worked at Miller and Son Lumber Co., Silver Lake.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Gene (Joann) BURCH, Rochester; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were a son, a great-granddaughter and three brothers.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at DeLaugher-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, with the Rev. C. Allan HAZEN officiating.  Burial will be in the Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary.

 

Charles R. Cover

Aug. 11, 1915 - Nov. 16, 1993

Charles Robert “Peanut” COVER, 78, Denver, died at 10:35 p.m. Tuesday at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.

He was born in Denver to Fred O. and Mary Catherine PONTIUS COVER.  On Jan. 31, 1943 in Denver he married Joan Louise COVER who survives.  He was the Denver Town Marshall for 41 years.  He retired in 1975 from General Tire of Wabash after 35 years service and he retired on Jan. 19, 1993 from Hagan’s Store in Denver.  He was currently employed at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, where he worked for 50 years.  He had been the treasurer of the Westlwan Cemetery Board for many years and was a member of the Denver Baptist Church.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Ellen COVER, Huntsville, Ala.; Nancy COVER, Peru; two sons, Jack COVER, Bellemeade, N.J.; Sid COVER, Denver; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and four brothers, Wayne COVER, Peru; Lyman COVER, Peru; Don COVER, Denver; and Fred COVER, Jr., Swayzee.  Preceding in death were a daugher, Betty Joan COVER; a sister, Fern SEE; and two brothers, Harley and Lewis COVER.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver with the Rev. Stephen BATE officiating.  Burial will be in the Westlawn Cemetery, Denver.  Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.  Memorials may e made to the Westlawn Cemetery Pavilion Fund.

 

Thursday, November 18, 1993

 

Velma Mae Fisher

Velma Mae FISHER, 88, Route 6, Peru, died at 7 p.m. Wednesday at her home.

Arrangements are pending at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.

Corinne Swartz

Sept. 24, 1908 - Nov. 17, 1993

Corrine SWARTZ, 85, 1535 Monroe St., died at 1:43 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital.  She had been in failing health for several months.

She was born in Miami County to Clyde L. and Martha GOODWIN PIKE.  She had lived in Bourbon in the late 1950s and early 1960s.  She was a homemaker.

Surviving are a daughter, Madonna TRESSLER, Bunker Hill; a son, Larry A. SWARTZ, Rochester; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a brother, William PIKE, Miami.  Preceding in death were a daughter, Janice BALSLEY; a sister and a brother.

Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Athens Cemetery with the Rev. Allan HAZEN officiating.  Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday and after 10 a.m. Saturday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester.

 

Charles L. Rudd, Sr.

April 29, 1905 - Nov. 17, 1993

Charles L. RUDD, Sr., 88, Brown St., Fulton, died at 3:33 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital.  He had been in failing health for several years.

He was born in Hagger, Ky., to Leander and Eliza TAULEE RUDD.  He lived in the Rochester area since 1943, coming from North Liberty and the Bass Lake area.  On April 16, 1924 in Cannel City, Ky., he married Ethel M. HURT who died Jan. 21, 1975.  On July 12, 1989 in Talma he married Ada Pitt MARTIN who survives.  He retired as an assembler in a boat factory in Bremen.  He attended Calvary Baptist Church, North Judson, and was a member of F&AM 79, Rochester.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs Dean (Verda) PERKINS, Hayward, Calif; three sons, Charles L. RUDD, Jr., Rochester; James G. RUDD, Rochester; Dale RUDD, Sequim, Wash.; twelve grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; two step-daughters, Mrs. Gene (Helen) KOAH, Louisville, Ohio; Brenda J. MARTIN, Tampa, Fla.; three step-sons, James P. MARTIN, Minerva, Ohio; Charles D. MARTIN, Robertsville, Ohio; Roderick D MARTIN, Minerva, Ohio; fifteen step-grandchildren; eleven step-great-grandchidren; and a brother, James RUDD, Cincinnati, Ohio.  Preceding in death were a daughter, Verna [RUDD[; two sons, Nelson and Cecil [RUDD]; a grandson, Eddie KUNEL; two sisters and three brothers.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Lonnie PETERS officiating.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and from noon to time of services Saturday.  F&AM 79, Rochester, will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

 

Friday, November 19, 1993

 

Harriet R. Marley

Harriet R. MARLEY, 69, 1119 Hil St., died at 11:30 a.m. today at Life Care Center of Rochester.

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

Velma M. Fisher

Aug. 31, 1905 - Nov. 17, 1993

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, for Velma Mae FISHER, 88, Route 6, Peru.

The Rev. Tim DEARDORFF and the Rev. Eugene FRYE will officiate.  Burial will be in he Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Fisher died at 7 p.m. Wednesday at her home.  She was born in Canon, Ill., to Henry P. and Farrie Mae LEHMAN CLANNIN.  On June 1, 1927 in Decatur, Ill., she married Paul H. FISHER who survives.  She attended Manchester College and was a member of the Hoover Community Church where she taught children Sunday School for 50 years.

Surviving with her husband are a daugher, Frances HIERS, Bunker Hill, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were her parents and a daughter, Bonnie BESETT.

 

John J. Johnston

July 21, 1930 - Nov. 17, 1993

John Jackson JOHNSTON, 63, 129 N. Berkley Road, Kokomo and 1191 N. Main St., Lake Bruce, died at 2:15 a.m. Wednesday at San Francisco General Hospital, San Francisco, Calif.

He was born in Kokomo to Kenneth Adam and Cecilia ENOS JOHNSTON.  He was married to Marilyn FEE who survives.  He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester; a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Kokomo; the VFW, Kewanna; American Legion, Monterey; Moose Lodge, Rochester; president of the Lake Bruce Associatio, Inc.; Direcor of the Indiana Lakes Management Society; a member of the Indiana Water Quality Coalition; and a member of the State and National Water and Environmental Association.  He served in the Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict.  He worked for the city of Kokomo until his retirement in 1989.

Surviving with his wife are a daugher, Mrs. Brian (Jacqueline) MAGGART, Kokomo; a son and daughter0-in-law, Phillip K. and Dawnetta JOHNSTON, Kokomo; four grandchildren, Justin P. JOHNSTON; Courtney D JOHNSTON; Matthew MAGGART; Lindsey MAGGART; four sisters, Mrs. Lyle A. (Bette) WATTS, Sacramento, Calif.; Mrs. David A. (DeLories), MELLO, Coarsegold, Calif.; Marjorie RAPOSE, Ashabula, Ohio; Georganna I. JOHNSTON, Walnut Creek, Calif; a brother, Kenneth A. [JOHNSTON]; a sister-in-law Betty JOHNSTON, five nieces, Deborah JONES, Linda BERRY, Marcia DYE, Claudia HUGHES, Vanessa A. MELLO; a nephew, D. Phillip TROUT; seven grand-nieces and nephews; and a former wife, Exie ALLEN JOHNSTON.  Preceding in death were his parents, a brother-in-law, Charlie RAPOSE, and a nephew, David A. MELLO, Jr.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 900 S. Purdum St., Kokomo, with the Rev. Frank I. KILCLINE officiating.  Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Kokomo with full military honors by VFW Post 1152, Kokomo.  Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Sunday at Fenn Funeral Home, 416 S. Union St., Kokomo.  A scripture service will be at 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the St. Joan of Arc School Building Fund.

Saturday, November 20, 1993

 

Harriet R Marley

July 27, 1924 - Nov. 19, 1993

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Harriet R. MARLEY, 69, of 1119 Hill St., Rochester.

The Rev. Carl RICKS will officiate.  Burial will be in the Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, where graveside services will be conducted at noon Tuesday.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday.  Memorials may be made to Woodlawn Hospital, Life Care Center, Rochester, and Hearthstone Community Hospice.

Mrs. Marley died at 11:30 a.m. Friday at Life Care Center where she had lived since Nov. 11.  She had been in failing heath for the last 18 months.  She was born in Indianapolis to Colonel and Margaret DYER SCOTT.  On Dec. 25, 1946 in Elwood she married Robert L. MARLEY who died March 5, 1989.  She had lived in Rochester since 1956 moving here from Kokomo.  She was a member of the Ladies of the Moose.

Surviving are a son, Steven L. [MARLEY], and grandchildren, Trina and Jason MARLEY, all of Florence, Ky.

 

Sarah Coplen Bannerson

Sarah RYNEARSON COPLEN BANNERSON, 83, died Friday at Mesa General Hospital, Mesa, Ariz., following a brief illness.

Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with services tentatively planned for Wednesday and visitation on Tuesday.

 

Monday, November 22, 1993

 

Sarah Coplen Bannerson

Sept. 26, 1910 - Nov. 19, 1993

Sarah RYNEARSON COPLEN, 83, 7930 E. Third St., Mesa, Ariz., died at 6 p.m. Friday at Mesa General Hospital.

She was born in Lycoming, Pa., to Lowe and Bernice HALL RYNEARSON.  On July 10, 1935 in Rochester she married Eugene “Gene” COPLEN, who died Sept. 20, 1958.  Eugene Coplen had been a pharmacist and partner with Dawson and Coplen and later with Coplen and Shafer in Rochester.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church, the Order of the Eastern Star, and Kappa Delta Phi Sorority, all of Rochester.

Surviving are a son, Edward Alan COPLEN, Yorba Linda, Calif.; three grandchildren, Jeffery, Phillip and Kristen, COPLEN; a sister, Marjorie COX, Mesa, Ariz.; and a brother, Joseph RYNEARSON, Osceola.  Preceding in death were three step-sons, James, Maurice, Lewis [COPLEN]; a sister, Helen RYNEARSON; and four brothers, Reuben, Woodrow, Ellis ands Earl [RYNEARSON]

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Samuel L. WRIGHT officiating.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the Indiana Heart Association.

Mabel F. Drew

Aug. 24, 1905 - Nov. 21, 1993

Mabel F. DREW, 88, 1214 Jackson Blvd., died at 4:55 a.m. Sunday at Rochester Health Care Center, where she had been a patient for two weeks.

She was born in Tiosa to William and Margaret DUDGEON FOSTER.  She lived in Rochester for seven years, having come from Deerfied Beach, Fla.  She was married to John E DREW, who died Nov. 25, 1985.  She was a homemaker and member of the Burton United Methodist Church.

Surviving are two grandsons, Timothy J. MORISSEY, Merrillville; John Patrick MORRISSEY, Rochester; a great-granddaughtr, Shawn Renee MORRISSEY, California; and three sisters, Margaret KISTLER, Rochester; Kathryn MOORE, Rochester, and Mrs. Roger (Jean) KENT, Fulton.  Preceding in death were a daughter, Helen Louise MORRISSEY, two sisters, Ruth BRANSTRATER, Ethel KIRKPATRICK; and five brothers, Charles, Ora, Herbert, Louie and George FOSTER.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. David MILLS officiating.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to services on Wednesday.

 

Lena D. McCrosky

Feb. 20, 1905 - Nov. 20, 1993

Lena D. McCROSKY, 88, Merriam, Kan., died Saturday at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Shawnee, Kan.

She was born in Alton, Mo.  She was married to Harley McCROSKY, who died in 1984.  She was a hairdresser and member of the First Baptist Church in Shawnee.  She was a former residet of Pittsburg, Kan., and Rochester.

Surviving are two sisters, Lily YOUNG, Grandview, Mo. Amy HODGDON, Merriam, Kan.; two nieces and seven nephews.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Amos Family Funeral Home, Shawnee, Kan.  Burial will be in the Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens.  Friends may call from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday.  Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Shawnee, Kans.

 

F. Thurl Piper

Jan. 5, 1910 -- Nov. 20, 1993

F. Thurl PIPER, 83, 1813 Wabash Road, died at 9 p.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital. He was born in Rochester to Charles and Lulu HALL PIPER.  He was a lifetime resident of Fulton County.  On Jan. 17, 1937 in Gaveston he married Dorothea J. CAREY, who died Feb. 7, 1992.  He was a retired farmer and member of the First Baptist Church of Rochester.  He was a volunteer with the Meals on Wheels Program for several years.

Surviving are a daughter, Janet BEDORE, Kankakee, Ill.; a son, Richard L. PIPER, Rochester; four grandchildren, Eric PIPER, Jennifer GREEN, Todd and Michele BEDORE; two great-grandchildren, Sydney PIPER and Mallory GREEN; and a sister, Manna Ruth TERRY, Plymouth.

The family invites all relatives and friends to attend graveside services at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Mount Zion Cemetery.  The Rev. Samuel WRIGHT and the Rev. Junior BOSE will officiate.  Zimmeerman Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Rochester.

Louise L. Crist

Jan. 14, 1915 - Nov. 22, 1993

Louise Leona CRIST, 78, 810 1/2 Main St., died at 4:37 a.m. today at United Memorial Hospital, Greenville, Mich.

She was born in Hendricks County to Lon and Lillie DENNY CUNNINGHAM.  She lived most of her life in the Rochester area.  She was married to Ray CRIST who died in 1968.  She was a private care practical nurse.  She was a member of the First Christian Church, Rochester, Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles, VFW and American Legion.

Surviving are nieces and nephews, and a foster-daughter, Mrs. Joe (Connie) FORTE, Belding, Mich.  Preceding in death were a sister and two brothers.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Allan HAZEN officiating.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

 

Allen Bud Owens

Nov. 20, 1925 - Nov. 22, 1993

Allen Bud OWENS, 68, formerly of Argos, Route 4, Box 4490, Knox, died at        3 a.m. today at his home.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

 

Tuesday, November 23, 1993

 

Allen Bud Owens

Nov. 20, 1925 - Nov. 22, 1993

Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, for Allen Bud OWENS, 68, Route 4, Box 449 D, Knox.

The Rev. Donald C. LACY will officiate.  Burial will e in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 a.m. Wednesday to the time of service. Memorials may be made to the Marshall County Red Cross.

Mr. Owens, formerly of Argos, died at 3 a.m. Monday at his home. He had been in failing health for the past four years.  He was born in Swampton, Ky. to Elzie and Eda ALLEN OWENS who survive.  He lived in the Argos and Knox communities since 1948.  He was a World War II Army veteran and the recipient of a Good Conduct Citation Medal, a Purple Heart, European, African, and Middle East Theater medals with two Bronze Stars.  He was a former member of the American Legion and VFW.

Surviving are a daughter, Janet OWENS, Knox; a son, David R. OWENS, Warsaw; parens Elzie and Eda OWENS, Argos; four grandchildren, Jennifer and Jessica OWENS, Hopkinsville, Ky.; and Rick and Shane OWENS, Knox; and a brother, Lawrence OWENS, Rochester.  Preceding in death were a daughter, Debbie [OWENS], 1982 and a brother, Ray [OWENS].

Fred A. Deutschman

June 17, 1918 - Nov. 21, 1993

Fred A. DEUTSCHMAN, 75, 11335 W. Lake Shore Dr., Kewanna, died at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at his home.

He was born in Ameek, Mich., to John and Catherine SAGER DEUTSCHMAN.  On April 19, 1953 in Winamac he married Louanna STEPHENS who survives.  He retired as part-owner of Deutschman and Cowles Sand and Gravel Processing Inc., Kewanna, which he co-founded in 1946, with the late Alvin “Sonny” COWLES.  They owned and leased several gravel pits in the area.  He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Monterey American Legion, and a life member of he Kewanna VFW.  He was an avid fisherman and hunter.  During World War II he served in the Navy as a crane operator on ABSD 4, a floating dry dock in the South Pacific.

Surviving with his wife are three sisters, Marion TEEGARDEN, Hammond; Ann SMACK, Hammond; Genevieve ROEST, Muskegon, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews.  Preceding in death were a sister and a brother.

Memorial services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at the Rochester Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Sue BURTON officiating.  Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. Friday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna.  Memorials may be made to the Lake Bruce Association or a charity of choice.

 

Kenneth L. Bitterling

Jan. 16, 1928 - Nov. 22, 1993

Kenneth L. BITTERLING, 65, 1601 Monroe St., died at 2:41 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital.  He had been ill since June.

He was born in Pulaski County to Charles and Bertha SHIDAKER BITTERLING.  He lived most of his life in Fulton County.  He farmed and retired in 1990 after 21 years with the Indiana Department of Transportation (state highway department).

Surviving are three daugters, Mrs. Richard (Ginny) DANNING, Streamwood, Ill.; Mrs. Tony (Joy) BRAUN, Rochester; Mrs. Walter (Jill) WALLACE, Warsaw; three sons, Mike BITTERLING, Kewanna; Jeff BITTERLING and Greg BITTERLING, Rochester; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Frances WERNER, Rochester; Annabelle SPARKS, Winamac; several nieces and nephews; and friend Deloris OGLE, Rochester.  Preceding in death were his father, 1972; his mother, April 4, 1993; a sister, Norma EVANS; and a brother, Harold BITTERLING.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. James KREFT officiating.  Burial will be in the Bruce Lake Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to services on Saturday.  Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

 

Blanche L. Siple

Blanche L. SIPLE, 99, Glendale, Ariz., died Nov. 16, in Glendale.

She was married to Ross SIPLE who died Feb. 5, 1970.

Surviving are a son, Rev. Clair SIPLE, Glendale, Ariz.

Services will be at a later date.  Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos.  Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, is in charge of local arrangements.

Kenneth D. Grass

Nov. 27, 1936 - Nov. 23, 1993

Kenneth D. GRASS, 56, Route 4, Box 49A, Logansport, died at 1:30 a.m. today at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born in Fulton County to Joseph and Blanch COPLEN GRASS.  He was a 1955 graduate of Talma High School.  On July 1, 1962 in Rochester he married Catherine L. HISEY who survives.  He was self employed in vending sales.  He attended the First United Methodist Church, Logansport and was a member of Logansport VFW Post 3790, and the National Guard, Plymouth.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Athena R. ELSAN, Logansport; Kendra S. HALL, Logansport; three grandchildren; and three brothers, Kermit GRASS (twin), Rochester; Wendell GRASS, Rochster; and Emil GRASS, Mishawaka.  Preceding in death was a brother.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, with the Rev. Robert H. MILLER, Jr., officiating.  Burial will be in the Ever-Rest Memorial Park Cemetery, Logansport.  Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Tursday at the funeral home.

 

Donald E. Moore

Oct. 10, 1919 - Nov. 22, 1993

Donald E. MOORE, 74, 711 E. Ninth St., died at 12:15 p.m. Monday at Life Care Center of Rochester where he had been a patient for three weeks.

He was born west of Lapaz in Marshall County to Judd and Grace VOREIS MOORE.  He lived in Rochester since 1965.  On Oct. 11, 1959 in Plymouth he married Kathleen Joan HILL who died May 13, 1967.  He was a World War II veteran who served with the Army in the European Theater.  He was a member of the American Legion and VFW.

Surviving are a step-daughter, Shirley Ann MOORE, Fort Wayne; a sister, Evelyn RASH FRY, Lapaz; and two nieces and four nephews.  Preceding in death were a sister, Dorothea MOORE, 1933 and a brother, Robert MOORE, 1993.

Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. John CAMPBELL officiating.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 10 a.m. Wednesday through the hour of services.  The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside rites.

 

Wednesday, November 24, 1993

 

Mildred M. Freeland

Mildred MITCHELL FREELAND, 91, formerly of Rochester, died at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Longwood, Fla.

Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Roichester.

Elaine R. Oldt

May 3, 1925 - Nov. 24, 1993

[From The Rochester Sentinel, Thursday, September 18, 1997]

A graveside service for Elaine R. OLDT, who died Nov. 24, 1993, in New Lenox,

Ill., at the age of 68, has been scheduled for noon Saturday at Bruce Lake Cemetery with Father John ZAHN officiating.

The daughter of James A. and Xavier BENTON FLAHERTY' she was born May 3, 1925, in Hartwick, Iowa.  She marded Ralph OLDT in Chicago.  He preceded in death.

She was a homemaker and accountant.  She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church, AARP and Citizens Utility Board.

Survivors include one daughter, Sandra OLDT, New Lenox; one son, Ralph OLDT, New Lenox; one sister, Doris WENTZEL, Kewanna, and one brother, James FLAHERTY, Churubusco.

 

Laurence D. McIntyre

May 1, 1898 - Nov. 22, 1993

Laurence Devaun “Bucky” McINTYRE, 95, Route 3, Box 185A, Ripley, W.Va., died at 5:30 p.m. Monday at Jackson General Hospital, Ripley, following a heart attack.

He was born in Tippecanoe to Elijah and Lillian A. NEWELL McINTYRE.  He lived in Tippecanoe until August 1993 when he moved to West Virginia with his son.  He was a painter, decorator, trapper and outdoorsman.

Surviving are a son, Don S. McINTYRE, Ripley, W.Va.; eight grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were a son, Gerald [McINTYRE], a grandson, Thomas A. BURCHAM, a great-grandson, Zachary VAUGHN, three sisters, Opal, Henrietta, Tressia [McINTYRE], and four brothers, Russell, Elliott, Adolph, and Condi [McINTYRE].

 

Earl Bolinger

Mar. 1, 1899 - Nov. 23, 1993

Earl BOLINGER, 94, 4201 N. Michigan Road, Plymouth, formerly of Argos, died at noon Tuesday at South Bend Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Wabash County to Henry and Flora CRUMRINE BOLINGER.  He lived in the Argos community since 1936.  On June 21, 1921 in Wabash he married Lois OYLER who died April 24, 1970.  On Nov. 20, 1971 in Wabash he married Catherine A. ALBER who survives.  He retired in 1957 after 37 years with the  U.S. Government Railway Mail Service.  He was a  Deacon and member for 52 years of the Walnut Church of the Brethren.  He was an Army veteran of World War I and served on the Marshall County Fair Board.  He was on the Walnut Township ADvisory Board where he was superintendent for a number of years.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Roy (Esther) REED, Plymouth; Mrs. Robert (Doris) KINGSAFER, South Bend; a son, Edward BOLINGER, Wheaton, Ill.; ten grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were a son, Ora [BOLINGER], and a grandson, Philip REED.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Walnut Church of the Brethren, Argos, with the Rev. Paul E. McBRIDE, officiating.  Burial will be in the Walnut Church of the Brethren Cemetery.  Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Thursday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and one hour prior to services at the church Friday.  Memorials may be made to the Walnut Church of the Brethren.

Dorothy P. Fansler

Aug. 19, 1906 - Nov. 23, 1993

Dorothy [Pereppa] FANSLER, 87, 1100 Hill St., died at 12:10 p.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital.  She had been in failing health for two years.

She was born in the Mt. Zion community to Charles Clinton and Olive May KEELIN AUGHINBAUGH,  She was a real estate broker and worked with her late husband, who fonded Fansler Lumber Company, Inc., in 1940.  They sold the lumber company in 1964.  They also owned Fansler Development Company, Inc., of Rochester. She was the last of a family of 13 children.

Surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. C.J. MOWRER officiating.  Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to services Saturday.

 

Josephine Coulter

Sept. 11, 1909 - Nov. 23, 1993

Josephine COULTER, 84, Route 1, Alexandria, formerly of Elwood, died at 4 p.m. Tuesday at her home.

She was born in Medora to Michall David and Maude Emma HUBBARD WEDDELL.  On June 2, 1926 she married Lester COULTER who died Dec. 11, 1970.  She was the owner and operator of Coulter’s Superette, Elwood, from 1948-1965.  She was a member of the East Main Street Christian Church, Elwood, and currently atended the Alexandria First Christian Church.

Surviving are three daughers, Carolyn CUNNINGHAM, Alexandria; Joyce DAUENHAUER, Rochester; Jeannine JONES, Fairmount; two sons, Ronald Dean COULTER, Elkhart; Richard COULTER, Bloomington; nineteen grandchildren and thirty-eight great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Copher and Fesler Funeral Home, Elwood, with the Rev. Mark POINDEXTER officiating.  Burial will be in the Elwood City Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

 

Thursday, November 25, 1993

 

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Friday, November 26, 1993

 

Ancil Beall

Ancil BEALL, 84, 1102 Jackson Blvd., died at 12:20 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

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

Mildred M. Freeland

April 21, 1902 - Nov. 23, 1993

Mildred MITCHELL FREELAND, 91, 509 Spoonbill Court, Winter Springs, Fla., formerly of Rochester, died at 3:55 p.m. Tuesday at South Seminole Hospital, Longwood, Fla.

She was born in Eaton to Elva A. and Forrest BOSMAN ROBERTS.  She lived in Rochester from 1931 to 1980 and in Fort Wayne from 1980 to 1993.  On June 24, 1928 she married E.L. MITCHELL, who died Jan. 1, 1977.  On Dec. 7, 1980 in Fort Wayne she married Rev. Fred J. FREELAND, who died Nov. 3, 1992.  She was a retired school teacher and author of educational materials.  She received a bachelor’s degree from Ball State and a master’s degree in elementary  education from Butler University.  She had 35 years elementary school teaching experience in Indianapolis, Eaton, Muncie and Rochester’s Columbia Eementary School.  She was Indiana Teacher of the Year in 1963.  At Butler University she taught teaching methods.  She also developed workbook materials in the Indianapolis school system.  She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, past president of Tri Kappa, field director for Girl Scouts, and a hospital volunteer.  She participated in children’s story hour at the public library, recorded stories for the blind, wrote and producted puppet productions with her daugher, Carol, and was voted Mrs. Senior Citizen Queen of Northeast Indiana.

Surviving are three daughers, Mrs. Carl B. (Carol) BENNETT, Fort Wayne; Mrs. William (Elaine M.) Van LUE, Winter Springs, Fla.; Marguerite M. FROST, Mundelein, Ill.; a son, Robert W. MITCHELL, Dytone Beach, Fla.; thirtee grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two brothers, James ROBERTS, Eaton, and Hershel ROBERTS, Anaheim, Calif.  Preceding in death were two daughters, Maxine LEMLER and Phyllis MITCHELL.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochestr, with the Rev. Jack HARTMAN officiating.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 1-3 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to Columbia Elementary School Library, Rochester.

 

Glen S. Epler

Sept. 14, 1928 - Nov. 24, 1993

Glen S. EPLER, 65, 4305 S. Lakeshore Dr., Mentone, died at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at his home after a long illness.

He was born in St. Joe to Emmet and Imo SCHOLES EPLER.  He lived in the Mentone area for 14 years.  On April 5, 1947 in New Castle he married Opal YOUNG, who survives.  He retired in 1983 after 38 years with Celotex in Lagro.  He was an Army veteran and a member of Cook’s Chapel.

Surviving with his wife is a brother, Emmet “Jack” EPLER, Claypool.

Private family services wil be at the Palestine Cemetery at a later date.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at King Memorial Home, Mentone.  The family asks that flowers be omitted.  Memorials may be made to the Kosciusko County Hospice.

Virginia M. Wise

April 2, 1923 - Nov. 24, 1993

Virginia M. WISE, 70, 7927 East 100 North, Rochester, died at 11:15 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend after a long illness.

She was born in El Dorado, Kan. to Robert A. and Sarah MERLEY CURRIE.  On May 16, 1942 in South Bend she married Lonus B. WISE, who survives.  She was a homemaker and member of the Akron Church of god and the Akron Order of the Eastern Star.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Christine FULTZ, Akron; Mrs. Dale (Nedra) WILCOXSON, Pierceton; a son, Micheal L. WISE, Rochester; four grandchildren, Brent and Brian FULTZ; Lori and Julie MESSMORE, and a brother, Lyle CURRIE, Robinson, Ill.  Preceding in death were a sister and two brothers.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Akron Church of God with the Rev. James MALBONE officiating.  Brial will be in the Akron Cemetery.  Friends may call from          2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.  Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Foundation.

 

Mary E. Overmyer

June 3, 1925 - Nov. 25, 1993

Mary E. OVERMYER, 68, Rochester Health Care Center, died at 10:05 a.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital after a long illness.

She was born in Fulton County to Lamont and Ruth WELLER GUYER.  She was a lifetime resident of the Richland Center and Rochester commnities.  On April 1, 1945 near Leiters Ford she married Harry OVERMYER Jr., who died March 31, 1991.  She was the former deputy treasurer of Fulton County.  She attended the Rochester Church of Christ and was a member of the Woodlawn Hospital Ladies Auxiliary.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Terry (Sherry) LEININGER, Rochester; two grandchildren, Mrs. William (Mishay) HOUCHINS, Elkhart; Tony J. LEININGER, Rochester; a great-grandson, Taylor HOUCHINS, Elkhart; three sisters, Florence PARTRIDGE, Rochester; Mrs. John (Marjorie) KISTLER, Indianapolis; Mrs. Rex (Norma Lee) REYNOLDS, Indianapolis, and two brothers, Harvey GUYER, Elkhart; and Adelbert GUYER, Mexa, Ariz.  Preceding in death were her husbnd, an infant daugter, Karen [OVERMYER], and an infant sister.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester with the Rev. Dan BUNDT officiating.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saturday and one hour prior to services on Sunday.

Darl Harsh

Dec. 5, 1906 - Nov. 24, 1993

Former Akron resident Darl HARSH, 86, died at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday at Life Care Center, Rochester, where he had lived since Sept. 1992.

He was born in Akron to Henry and Florence ANDERSON HARSH.  On April 23, 1932 in Fort Wayne he married Evelyn COX, who died Feb. 18, 1987.  He was a retired farmer.  He attended the Akron Nutrition Site.

Surviving are a son, James HARSH and daughter-in-law Carol, Akron; three grandchildren, Mrs. Doug “Angela” MILLER, Michael HARSH and Matthew HARSH.  Preceding in death was a brother, Gail HARSH.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Allan HAZEN officiating.  Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery.  Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

 

Saturday, November 27, 1993

 

Ancil Roy Beall

March 2, 1909 - Nov. 26, 1993

Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Ancil Roy BEALL, 84, of 1102 Jackson lvd.

The Rev. Carl RICKS will officiate.  The place of burial is undecided and no visitation is planned. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Mr. Beall died at 12:20 a.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospital.  He had been in failing health for three and a half weeks.  He was born in Stillwell to Roy C and Adah (JACK) BEALL.  On May 24, 1933, in LaPorte, he married Olga Ida RESCHKE, who survives.  He was associated with his father in U.S Royal and Firestone tire dealerships in LaPorte, Benton Harbor, Mich., and Michigan City before moving to Rochester in 1938.  He owned and operated Beall Tire Shop, Rochester, from 1938 until 1989.  He was acrtive in Boy Scoutng and in 1953 received the Silver Beaver Award for his work in the Three Rivers Council.  He was a past Master Mason of the F&AM Lakeshore Lodge 298, St. Joseph, Mich.  He was a life member of the Elks Lodge, Benton Harbor, Mich.  He was also a member and past president of the Rochester Lions Club and a member of the Rochester Chamber of Commerce, Fulton County 4-H Fair Board and Fulton County Red Cross.

Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Mrs. Edward (Ruth N.) HEINIG, Kalamazoo, Mich.; one son, Robert R. [BEALL], Lafayette; two grandchildren, Kendall L. BEALL, Troy, Ohio, and Angela L. BEALL, Lafayette; nieces and nephews and one sister, Mrs. Ray (Miriam) WILLIAMS, Whittier, Calif.  Preceding in death were three brothers, Rayon, Thayne and Jack [BEALL], and two step-brothers, Ken and Harold FORD.

Hattie Beckton

Aug. 8, 1899 - Nov. 24, 1993

Hattie BECKTON, 94, of Rt. 1, Pulaski County Road 790 North, Culver, died at 8:25 p.m. Thursday at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born in Dublin, Ga., to Washington and Lilla STANLEY.  She was married to William BECKTON, who died in 1973.  She lived in Tippecanoe Township, Pulaski County for the last 30 years moving there from Chicago, Ill.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church of King’s Lake and the Monterey Senior Citizens.

Surviving are a grandson, Lester HAYES, Sr., and a great-grandson, Lester [HAYES], Jr., both of Culver.  Preceding in death was a daugher, Annie L. HAYES.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church of King’s Lake with the Rev. Lee J. JACKSON officiating.  Burial will be in the Riverside Memorial Cemetery, Monterey.  Friends may call from 10 a.m. until noon Monday at Bonine Funeral Home, 104 Lakeshore Drive, Culver, and from 1-2 p.m. at the church.

 

John J. Wagoner

Oct. 26, 1909 - Nov. 26, 1993

John J. WAGONER, 84, of Indiana 25, Fulton, died at 5 p.m. Friday at his home.

He was born at Wagoner Station to John W. and Pearl COFFING WAGONER.  He was a lifetime resident of Fulton and Miami counties.  He was a retired sheep shearer and farmer and a World War II veteran serving with the U.S. Army in India.

Surviving are five sisters, Thelma SLISHER, Michigan City; Wilma FOUTS, Avon Park, Fa.; Madge BRONSON, Sisters, Ore. Ada DOREY, Lawndale, Calif. and Evelyn WAGONER, San Francisco, Calif. one brother, Phillip [WAGONER], Port Arthur, Texas, and nieces and nephews.  Preceding in death were four sisters, Sarah SMITH, Ida DuBOIS, Ella SHARP and Mary WAGONER; and two brothers, Claude O. and Ernest [WAGONER].

Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Funeral Home, Rochester.

 

Monday, November 29, 1993

 

John J. Wagoner

Oct. 26, 1909 - Nov. 26, 1993

Services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, for John J. WAGONER, 84, Fulton.

The Rev. Dorothy JONES will officiate.  Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.  The Rochester American Legion and VFW Post will conduct military graveside rites.

Carl D. Scott

Oct. 6, 1909 - Nov. 26, 1993

Carl D. “Scotty” SCOTT, 84, Twelve Mile, died at 10:31 p.m. Friday at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born in Jefferson Township, Miami County, to Otto and Nellie BEARD SCOTT.  On June 28, 1947 in North Manchester he married Martha DARLEY, who survives.  He served with the U.S. Army in World War II and was an elevator manager at Indiana Farm Bureau Co-op in Cass and Carroll counties.  He graduated from Fort Wayne Business College, worked at the Mexico Flour Mill, and was a salesman for Standard Brands.  He was a member of the Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Twelve Mile.  He was a charter member of the Twelve Mile Lions Club and a member of the Twelve Mile Volunteer Fire Department, Royal Center Masonic Lodge, and Adams Township Advisory Board.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Marie HUNT, Elkhart; Carol A. THOMPSON, Indianapolis; three grandchildren; and a half-sister, Adelene FLENNER, Macy.  Preceding in death were a brother, Ellis SCOTT, and three step-sisters, Hattie BERNARD, Alma MEEKS, and Edna GRISWOLD.

Services were at 11 a.m. today at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Dorothy JONES officiating.  Burial was in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico.  Memorials may be made to the Bethlehem United Methodist Church or the Twelve Mile First Responders.

 

Bessie M. Voorhees

Jan. 25, 1903 - Nov. 27, 1993

Bessie M. VOORHEES, 90, Milford, formerly of 1104 Wabash, died at 8:02 p.m. Saturday at Lakeland Loving Care Nursing Home, Milford, where she had lived since 1989.

She was born in Rocheser to William and Emma WALTERS BALDWIN.  She lived on a farm in the Burton area from 1910 to 1940 before moving to Rochester.  A graduate of South Bend Business College, she was a former secretary of the Brown and Brown law firm, and for 25 years worked as a clerk in the former Wiles Department Store.  She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.

Surviving are a daughter, Peggy SKIRVIN, Warsaw; a son, Lynn VOORHEES, Fort Wayne; six grandchidren, Diana WOOLLEY, Syracuse; Gene Alan SKIRVIN, Knox; Lisa ZOLLINGER, Goshen; Christy, Michelle, and Ryan VOORHEES, Fort Wayne; three great-grandsons; a sister, Bernice HENDERSON, Avon Park, Fla.; a brother, William J. BALDWIN, Sr., Rochester and several nieces and nephews.  Preceding in death was a sister, Ethel WILLIAMS.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Carl RICKS officiating.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and one hour before services Tuesday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Historical Society for the restoration of the William Poke house.

William H. Kendall

Oct. 27, 1922 - Nov. 27, 1993

William Henry “Hank” KENDALL, 71, 210 North Maple St., Argos, died at 12:49 p.m. Saturday at Bremen Community Hospital.

He was born in Rensselaer to Joseph and Bessie GOWLAND KENDALL.  He lived most of his life in the Argos community.  On Dec. 1, 1951 in Argos he maried Ruth R. ALDERFER, who survives.  He worked at Whie Farm, formerly Oliver Corp., South Bend.  He attended the Argos United Methodist Church and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.  He was a member of the Argos American Legion Post 68.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. James N. (Sheri) REEVE, Pierceton; two sons, Stanley A. KENDALL, McAllen, Texas; Larry E KENDALL, Argos; two granddaughters, Ashley KENDALL, Argos; Ashton KENDALL, Argos; three step-grandsons, Michael, Scott and Brian REEVE, Pierceton; and a sister, Josephine WALLACE.  Preceding in death were his parents and a brother, Robert KENDALL.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Donald LACY officiating.  Burial will be in the Argos Maple Grove Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. until services on Tuesday.  Memorials may be made to the Marshall County Heart Fund.

 

Elmer G. Peters

Oct. 27, 1930 - Nov. 26, 1993

Elmer G. “Sonny” PETERS, 63, 118 W. Main St., Kewanna, died at 5:50 p.m. Friday at his home.

He was born in Winamac to Elmer L. and Lucy BEAUCHAMP PETERS.  He attended Star City High School.  On Nov. 4, 1951 in Kewanna he married Evelyn Sue BROWN, who survives.  He was the Fulton County Highway Superintendent.  He was a member of the Indiana County Highway Supervisors Association, Rochester Moose Lodge, Elks Lodge, American Legion, lifetime member of Kewanna VFW, and former member of the Kewanna I.O.O.F. and Lions Club.  He served with the U.S. Army in the Korean War.

Suriving with his wife are two sisters, Betty HINDERLIDER, Kewanna; Pauline SHIDLER, Star City; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were at 10 a.m. today at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna.  Burial was in the Kewanna Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Kewanna United Methodist Church.

 

David R. Caddy

Nov. 11, 1993 - Nov. 11, 1993

David Robert CADDY was stillborn at 2:15 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Hospital, Plymouth.

Surviving with his parents, David A. and Sharon S. (REFFITT) CADDY, 129 W. Fourth St., are four sisters, Terria REFFITT; Mary, Ann and Lisa CADDY, all of Rochester; maternal grandmother, Barbara MIKESELL, Rochester; maternal great-grandmother, Allie CLEMANS, Macy; paternal grandfather, William CADDY, Rochester; and several aunts and uncles.  Preceding in death was an infant sister.

Graveside services will be a 10 a.m. Wednesday at [Moon] Cemetery, northwest of Rochester; with the Rev. Frank KILCLINE officiating.  Zimmerman Fanily Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements.

Daniel J. Nordman

May 22, 1940 - Nov. 26, 1993

Daniel J. NORDMAN, 53, Route 1, Winamac, died at 7:05 a.m. Friday at Blackford County Hospital, Hartford City.

He was born in North Manchester to Raymond and Louise WOOD NORDMAN.  He was a graduate of North Manchester High School.  On Sept. 4, 1961 in Fort Lewis, Wash., he married Carrol MOOK, who survives.  He was a driver for Walsh Relay Company, delivering the Chicago Tribune and the Wall Street Journal.  He was a member of the First Missionary Church, Peru, and served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1969 as a supply sargeant.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Candy MILEY, Wabash; Catrina CORN, Kewanna; Cindy TOWNSEND, Winamac; two sons, Daniel J. NORDMAN, Jr., Akron; David L. NORDMAN, Winamac; six grandchildren; his father, Raymond NORDMAN, Norh Manchster; and two sisters, Connie KLINE, North Manchester; Pat MUSIC, Laketon.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with the Rev. Theo L. BARBER officiating.  Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lake Bruce.  Friends may call after 4 p.m. today at the funeral home.  There will be miliary graveside services.

 

Lawrence Lester

Sept. 7, 1920 - Nov. 27, 1993

Lawrence LESTER, 73, 602 W. Second St., North Manchester, died at 2:04 p.m. Saturday at Wabash County Hospital.

He was born in Grundy, Va., to Hannibal and Katherine JUSTUS LESTER.  On Oct. 5, 1940 he married Okie BAILEY who surives.  He was retired from Peabody Seating Co. and Manchester Foundry.  He attended Litle Dove Old Regular Baptist Church, Sidney.

Surviving with his wife are five daughers, Mrs. Ron (Patsy) LAMBERT, Akron; Mrs. Max (Pauline) CORDILL, North Mancheser; Mrs. Jim (Janie) COMBS, North Manchester; Nadine PENN, North Manchester; Mrs. Jack (Cathy) RULEY, North Manchester; four sons, Jerry LESTER, North Manchester; Ray LESTER, Bremen; Andrew LESTER, Lafayette; Randy LESTER, North Manchester; twenty-two grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and eight sisters, Mrs. Roscoe (Mary) LESTER, Va.; Mrs. Ermal (Edith) JUSTUS, Va.; Pearl JUSTUS, Va. Mrs. Glan (Becky) DOTSON, Akron; Mrs. Jerry (Naomi) MAPLE, Akron; Okie JUSTUS, Mentone; Clemie BAILEY, Akron; and Retha ADAMS, Akron.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.  Burial will be in the Oaklawn Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. today at the mortuary.  Memorials may be made to the Little Dove Old Regular Baptist Church, Sidney.

Eugene Booth

Mar. 19, 1935 - Nov. 28, 1993

Eugene BOOTH, 58, Route 3, Peru, died at 3:03 a.m. Sunday at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.

He was born in Kentucky to Frank and Martha WHITAKER BOOTH.  On June 21, 1952 he married Lucy L. MULLINS who survives.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Barbara E. GROSS, Logansport; Shirley D. ALDERFER, Rochester; Debora F. BOYD, Peu; three sons, Gerald D. BOOTH, Oklahoma City, Okla.; Raymond E. BOOTH, Shavertown, Pa.; Geare L. BOOTH, Peru; twenty-four grandchidlren; three great-grandchildren; five sisters, Mary WEBB, Nannie WEBB, Ida Mae THOMAS, Bethel BOWLAN, Florence LeMASTER, all of Wabash; and three brothers, James, Paul and Ellis BOOTH, all of Wabash.  Preceding in death were a sister and two brothers.

Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Friends Cemetery, Wabash, with the Rev. Tom ROBBINS officiating.  There is no visitaion.  Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru, is in charge of arrangements.

 

Julia C. Nelson

Aug. 27, 1929 - Nov. 27, 1993

Julia C. NELSON, 64, 1925 W. Mishawaka Road, Elkhart, died at 7:53 a.m. Saturday at Elkhart General Hospital after a long illness.

She was born in Fulton County to Alfred A. and Iva J. PERRY.  She lived in Elkhart for 15 years having previously lived in the Warsaw area.  She was a bookkeeper.  She was a member of the United Methodist Church and a graduate of Mentone High School.

Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Freddie (Isabelle) FLOOR, Elkhart; three brothers, Paul NELSON, Elkhart; Dick NELSON, Silver Lake; Oliver NELSON, Ekhart; and many nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Jack RHOADES officiating.  Burial will be in the Silver Creek Cemetery, Silver Lake.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at King Memorial Home.  Memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

 

Tuesday, Novemer 30, 1993

 

Elaine R. Oldt

May 3, 1925 - Nov. 25, 1993

Elaine R. OLDT, 68, New Lenox, Ill., died Thursday, Nov . 25.

She was born in Hartwick, Iowa to James A. and Xavie C. FLAHERTY.  She was co-founder of REO Packaging.

Surviving are a daughter, Sandra LEE, Chicago; a son, Ralph E. OLDT, New Lenox; a sister, Mrs. Robert (Doris) WENTZEL, Kewanna a brother, James FALHERTY, Churubusco; and several nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place and burial will be at a later date in the Bruce Lake Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Wednesday, December 1, 1993

 

William V. Walters

William V. WALTERS, 80, 3313 18B Road, Tippecanoe, died at 5 a.m. today at St. Joseph Hospital, Plymouth where he had been a patient for five days.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

 

Thursday, December 2, 1993

 

William V. Walters

Jan. 10, 1913 - Dec. 1, 1993

William V. WALTERS, 80, 3313 18B Road, Tippecanoe, died at 5:15 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph’s Hospital of Marshall County.  He had been in failing health for two months. He was born in Geneseao, Ill. to William A. and Nellie PAUL WALTERS.  On Nov. 1-, 1934 in Rochester he married Goldie B. DICUS who survives.  He retired in 1972 from Bendix Corp., Mishawaka, and also was a retired farmer.  He was a member of the Tippecanoe Community Church.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Wayne (Verna) CARLIN, Warsaw, two sons, Duane W. WALTERS, Tippecanoe; Hershel E. WALTERS, Bourbon; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  Preceding in death were his parents and two brothers, Merrill and Francis [WALTERS].

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Tippecanoe Community Church with the Rev. Rodney SCHULER officiating.  Burial will be in the Tippecanoe Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Friday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and at the church one hour prior to services on Saturday.  Memorials may be made to the Tippecanoe Emergency Medical Service.

 

Ethel Maude Dawson

Jan. 23, 1914 - Dec. 1, 1993

Ethel Maude DAWSON, 79, 419 W. Fourth St., died at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Hospital, Kokomo, where she had been a patient since Oct. 11. She was born in Fulton County to Chester and Bessie LOWE WHYBREW.  She was a lifetime resident of Fulton County.  On July 6, 1934 in Rochester she married Lloyd O. DAWSON who died Dec. 2, 1979.  She was a homemaker and member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Naomi Rebekah Lodge 859 and Richland Center United Methodist Women.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. David (Marcia) SMITH, Rochester; Mrs. William H. (Darlene) ROBERTS, Arlington, Tenn.; Mrs. Norman (Carolyn) HUXMAN, Cherokee Village, Ark.; Mrs. Ken (Marolyn) STEMM, South Bend; a son, Richard D. DAWSON, Loudon, Tenn.; twenty-six grandchildren; thirty-six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and a sister, Mary DAWSON, Port Charlotte, Fla.  Preceding in death were a sister, Martha WALTZ  and a brother, Robert WHYBREW.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Carl RICKS and the Rev. Sam OVERMYER officiating.  Burial will be in the Richland Center I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to services on Saturday.  The Rebekah Lodge will conduct a memorial services at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the Richland Center United Methodist Church.

Marbeth Schrader

Marbeth SCHRADER, 76, 200 W. Fifth St., died at 9:20 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

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

 

Earl Beck

Feb. 2, 1929 - Dec. 2, 1993

Earl “Neuney” BECK, 64, formerly of Rochester, died early today in Graham, Texas.

Arranements are pending in Texas.

 

Friday, December 3, 1993

 

Earl I. Beck

Feb. 2, 1929 - Dec. 2, 1993

Services will be Sunday at McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home, Graham, Texass, for Earl Isaac “Neuney” BECK, 64, 174 Hampton Dr., Graham, Texas.

Burial will be in the Mountain Home Cemetery, Graham, Texas.  Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester is in charge of local arrangements.

Mr. Beck, formerly of Rochester, died at 2 a.m. Thursday at the Garden Oaks Nursing Home.  He was born in Rochester to Earl Frederick and Georgia THOMPSON BECK.  He lived most of his life in the Rochester and Peru area before moving to Texas.  In 1973 he married Esther Barbara PARKER, who survives.  He retired from the Maintenance department of Delco Electronics, Kokomo, after 25 years service.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran and former member of the American Legion, VFW, Elks Lodge in Kokomo, and the Moose Lodge in Peru.  He was a member of the Faith Center Assembly of God Church.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Jack Lee BECK, Rochster; Earl Allen BECK, Beattie, Idaho; his mother, Georgia LIMING, Rochester; his father, Earl F. BECK, Mooresville, a sister, Nancy HOFFMAN, Rochester three step-daughters, Sharon SWOBODA, Bryan, Texas; Carol Lee KANE, Arlington, Texas; Billie Jo EVANS, Senate, Texas; six grandchildren; ten step-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

 

Marbeth C. Schrader

Dec. 30, 1916 - Dec. 2, 1993

Services will be at noon Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester, for Marbeth C. SCHRADER, 76, 200 W. Fifth St.

The Rev. Frank KILCLINE will officiate.  Burial will be in the Tippecanoe Cemetery.  Friends may call from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Mrs. Schrader died at 9:20 a.m Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital where she had been a patient for two days.  She was born in Clinton, Iowa to Joseph and Catherine NENSEN WHALEN.  She moved here from South Bend 10 years ago.  She had worked for the former Webers Bread Company and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester.

Surviving are two sons, David SCHRADER, Rochester; Robert SCHRADER, Syracuse; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, and a brother, Robert WHALEN, Clinton, Iowa.  Preceding in death were a sister, Rosemary [WHALEN], and four brothers, John, William, James and Joseph [WHALEN].

Saturday, December 4, 1993

 

William G. Green, Jr.

Nov. 17, 1928 - Dec. 3, 1993

William Grafton GREEN, Jr., 65, 2306 Naruba /dr,m dued at 11:25 a.m. Friday t South Bend Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Knox to William B. and Edna A. BURKETT GREEN, Sr.  On June 13, 1953 in in Rochester he married Ruth M. AZBELL, who survives.  In January he retired from Ad Vance Magnetics.  He was also employed at Wal-Mart of Rochester.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and a past president of Eagles Lodge 852.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Sheryll GREEN and Misty GREEN; two sons, William B. GREEN and Mickey D. GREEN; three grandsons, Mitchell, Chaz and Larry GREEN; his mother, Edna GREEN, all of Rochester; two sisters, Orla JOSCHKO, Minnesota, Millie ZIMMERMAN, LaPorte; two brothers, Bryan H. GREEN and Larry GREEN, both of Rochester; a foster-brother, Dean SMITH, Rochester; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 1 p.m.  Monday at Foster & Good Funera Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Allan HAZEN officiating.  Burial wil be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to services on Monday.

 

Verna M. Bammerlin

Verna M. BAMMERLIN, 84, formerly of Akron, died at 5:55 p.m. Friday at Millers Merry Manor, Peru.

Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

 

Monday, December 6, 1993

 

Verna M. Bammerlin

Aug. 3, 1909 - Dec. 3, 1993

Services will be at 10:30 a.m.Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, for Verna M. BAMMERLIN, 84, Millers Merry Manor, Peru.

The Rev. Lowell BURRUS will officiate.  Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mrs. Bammerlin, formerly of Akron, died at 5:55 p.m. Friday at Millers Merry Manor, Peru.  She was born in Owensville, Ky., to William and Laura WORKMAN SHROUT.  On Sept. 29, 1928 in Akron she married Robert BAMMERLIN who died Dec. 14, 1984.  She was a member of the Akron Church of ?God and the church’s Missionary Circle.

Surviving are two sons, Dean BAMMERLIN, Roann; Dale BAMMERLIN, Peru; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; a sister, Christeen McFARLAND WATKINS, California, and three brothers, Emerson SHROUT, Jonesboro; Adrian SHROUT, California; William SHROUT, Portland, Ore.  Preceding in death were two brothers, Forrest and Irvin SHROUT.

Richard C. McClure

April 22, 1931 - Dec. 4, 1993

Richard C. McCLURE, 62, 3008 Country Club Dr., died at 12:10 p.m. Saturday at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis.  He had been ill for three weeks.

He was born in Winamac to Ray E. and Madesta METZ McCLURE.  He moved to Rochester from Culver in 1962.  On July 25, 1952 in Macy he married Lois SAVAGE, who died March 16, 1979.  He owned and operated Ford Auto Agency, Culver, and later the McClure Ford Agency in Rocheser.  He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Elks Lodge 2120, and Moose Lodge 1107.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Bill (Jodi) NEWTON, Rochester; Mrs. Tony (Jeri) ALTUM, Carmel; a son, Richard R. McCLURE, Rochesteer; five grandchildren, Blake and Billy NEWTON, Rochester Matthew McCLURE, Rochester; Abby and Brad ALTUM, Carmel; and his companion, Florence PARTRIDGE, Rochester.

Private family services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester; with the Rev. Jeff TAYLOR officiating.  Burial will be in the Winamac Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and from 11 a.m.-1 p.m Tuesday.  Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Cancer Society or the charity of one’s choice.

 

Arthur L. Myers

Dec. 6, 1903 - Dec. 3, 1993

Arthur Lee MYERS, 89, Frederick, Md., died Friday at the Meridian Nursing Center, Frederick, Md.

He was born to William Bertram and Alta Belle COPLEN MYERS.  On Oct. 11, 1930 he married Matilda FIROR who survives.  He lived for many years in Randallstown, Md., where he had a truck farm and nursery.  He was a past member of the Maryland Nurserymen’s Association and the Baltimore City Garden Club.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Allen (Bessie “Betsy”) BRANT, Frederick, Md.; a granddaughter, Aileen BRYANT BLACK; Myersville, Md.; a grandson, Darrell Lee BRYANT, Cary, N.C.; five great-grandchildren, Michael BLACK, Jason BLACK, Nancy BLACK, Myersville, Md.; Samantha BRYANT and Benjamin BRYANT, Cary, N.C. a sister, Mrs. Pere COULTON, Toronto, Canada; a sister-in-law, Ercel POWELL MYERS, Rochester; and several nieces and nephews.  Preceding in death were two sisters, Clairabel OWEN and Elma GUNN.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Frederick Funeral Home, 1201 North Market St., Frederick, Md., with the Rev. Robert WALTY officiating.  Burial will be in the Blue Ridge Cemetery, Thurmont, Md.  Memorials may vbe made to the Memorial Fund of Grace Trinity United Church of Christ, 9501 Old Baltimore Road, Frederick, Md. 21701.

Pauline Staley

July 2, 1908 - Dec. 4, 1993

Pauline STALEY, 86, formerly of Mentone, Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw, died at 5:20 p.m. Saturday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

She was born in Miami County to Wallace and Ina D. BOHN YORK.  On Aug. 26, 1945 she married Leon L. STALEY, who died May 10, 1992.  She lived at Millers Merry Manor since 1988.  She was formerly a legal secretary to the Attorney General of Indiana and chairman of the Public Service Commission of Indiana.  She was a legal secretary for A.M. RHODES, Peru, for 25 years.  She was a member of the United Methodist Church.

Surviving are a nephew, Richard YORK, Peru and several great-nieces and great-nephews.  Preceding in death were two brothers.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Rankin Cemetery, Peru, with the Rev. Steve BATE officiating.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

 

Hattie G. Betten

April 18, 1901 - Dec. 5, 1993

Hattie G. BETTEN, 92, Timbercrest Church of the Brethren Home, North Manchester, died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Timbercrest Church of the Brethren Health Care Center, North Manchester.

She was born in Secor, Ill. to Evert and Batika SLOTER OBERLANDER.  She moved from Akron to North Manchester in 1923.  On Oct. 31, 1923 in Peru she married Andrew BETTEN who died Dec. 24, 1978.

Surviving are four daughers, Mrs. Ray (Bertha) KLINE, Laketon; Marie BETTEN, North Manchester; Mrs. Herbert (Dora) MOYER, North Manchester; Mrs. Frank (Evelyn) CLARK, North Mancheser; two sons, Clifford G. BETTEN, North Manchester; Clarence A. BETTEN, Laketon; twenty-five grandchildren; thirty-three great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Bertha WHITE, Akron; and a brother, Jacob OBERLANDER, Rochester.  Preceding in death were a son, a sister, and five brothers.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, North Manchester, with the Rev. Bruce HOSTETLER officiating.  Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Servia.  Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

 

Tuesday, December 7, 1993

 

Ray D. Tate

Ray D. TATE, 52, 1109 E. Ninth St., Apartment 12, died early Monday at his home.

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

Wednesday, December 8, 1993

 

Maxine E. Wagner

June 16, 1922 - Dec. 7, 1993

Maxine E. WAGNER, 71, 701 N. Cherry St., Harfford City, died Tuesday morning at her home.

She was born to Shirley E. BROWN Sr., and Ethel May BANTER BROWN.  She was a 1940 graduate of the Hartford City High School.  On June 15, 1941 in Kokomo she married Max W. WAGNER who survives.  From Sept. 1952 until she retired in Feb. 1983, she worked at the Indiana Michigan Power Company in Hartford City.  At the time of her retirement she was the office supervisor.  She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, Hartford City, a lifetime member of Omega Nu Tau Sorority, and a member of Purity Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, 126 and twice Past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Claudia) GOODNIGHT, Indianapolis; a son, David M. WAGNER, Hartford City; five grandchildren, Michelle SCHMIDT, Grant D. GOODNIGHT, Lisa C. LANGDON, Ronald V. WAGNER, Cla D. HILL; three great-grandchildren, Andy LANGDON, Ryan LANGDON, and Meaghan WAGNER; a brother, Shirley E. BROWN, Jr., Rochester; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Keplinger Funeral Home, 509 N. High St., Hartford City, with the Rev. John Paul JONES officiating.  Burial will be in the Hartford City Cemetery.  Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to services Thursday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to Blackford County Heart Association, 419 N. High St., Hartford City, In. 47348.

 

Thursday, Decemer 9, 1993

 

Ruth B. Kindig

Jan. 14, 1907 - Dec. 7, 1993

Ruth B. KINDIG, 86, Markesan, Wisc., formerly of Miami County, died Tuesday, at Sunnyview Village Nursing Home, Princeton, Wisc.

She was born in Peru to Perry and Elsie WOLFE SPANGLER.  In 1925 in Indiana she married Albert Earl KINDIG who died in 1976.  She was a homemaker and member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Markesan, Wisc.  She was a Markesan area resident for 20 years.

Surviving are a daughter-in-law, Janet KINDIG, Florida; four grandchildren, Mrs. Greg (Sandi) GARRO, Princeton, Wisc.; Mrs. Joesph (Sheri) FULKERSON, Indiana; J.J. (Laura) GIGSTEAD, Menomonie, Wisc.; Mrs. Rick (Melissa) KELBE, New York; eight great-grandchildren, Jason, Jacobe, Kyle, Kristina, Lee, David Robert, Lindsey; and a sister, Mrs. Edward (Helen) KNIGHT, Denver.  Preceding in death were her husband, parents, a son and two brothers.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Markesan, Wisc., with the Rev. Dennis MEIER officiating.  Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Wacholz Funeral Home, Markesa, Wisc.  Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Saurday at the Deedsville I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Deedsville, Ind.

Merrel D. Wagoner

March 23, 1908 - Dec. 8, 1993

Merrel Dean WAGONER, 85, 878 North 200 West, Rochester, died at 12:55 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital where he had been a patient for a week.

He was born in Fulton County to Fred and Amanda OVERMYER WAGONER.  He was a lifetime resident of the Reiter community.  On Sept. 6, 1932 in Plymouth he married Mildred CRAIG who survives.  He was a retired farmer, 55-year member of I.O.O.F. Lodge 47 and a member of the Reiter Conservation Club.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Richard (Betty Ann) HASSENPLUG, Rochester; Mrs. Larry (Janice) ZELLERS, LaFontwine; Patricia EGBERT, Fort Wayne; a son, David WAGONER, Rochester; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; a sister, Margaret MINGLIN, Blue Springs, Mo.; and a brother, Frederick WAGONER, Rochester.  Preceding in death were a great-grandson, Christopher ZELLERS; five sisters, Esther WAGONER, Ruth TURNER, Ettie WESTWOOD, Nettie WAGONER, Cleo WAGONER; and five brothers, Raymond, Donald, Clifford, Robert, and Russell WAGONER.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Rod RUBERG officiating.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.  The I.O.O.F. Lodge will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m. Thursday.  Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund or Cancer Society.

 

Hannelore M. Migonis

Sept. 1, 1935 - Dec. 8, 1993

Hannelore Margot “Lorie” MIGONIS, 58, 1954 North 600 West, Rochester, died at 12:44 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital where she had been a patient for two days.

She was born in Stuttgart, Germany to Wilhelm and Emilie FLESS.  On July 13, 1964 in Heilbraun, Germany she married Thomas MIGONIS who survives.  She came to the United States in 1964 and became a citizen on June 25, 1973 in Boston, Mass.  She worked in food service at the Rochester American Legion.

Surviving with her husband are three daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Christine) KREIGHBAUM, Rochester; Toni MIGONIS, Winamac; Kimberly MIGONIS, Rochester; and two gradchildren, Jacob KREIGHBAUM, Rochester and Taylor MIGONIS, Winamac.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Jeff TAYLOR officiating.  Burial site is undetermined. Friends may call from        4-6 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to services on Friday.

 

Merrill Tackett

Dec. 1, 1919 - Dec. 8, 1993

Merrill “Gene” TACKETT, 74, 650 E. Indiana 14, Athens, died at 5:05 p.m. Wednesday at South Bend Memorial Hospital.

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

 

Howard W. Landis

Howard W. LANDIS, 81, 524 Clayton St., died at 3:35 a.m. today at Rochester Health Care Center.

Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester.

Friday, December 10, 1993

 

Howard W. Landis

May 20, 1912 - Dec. 9, 1993

Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester, for Howard W. LANDIS, 81, 524 Clayton St.

The Rev. Allan HAZEN will officiate.  Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Saturday.

Mr. Landis died at 3:35 a.m. Thursday at Rochester Health Care Center.  He had  been in failing health for over three months.  He was born in Akron to Wilbur and Alberta SHAFFER LANDIS.  On April 9, 1966 in Goshen he married Eva SECOR DOWNING who survives.  He was a retired truck driver for Burton Mechanical Contractors and a member of the Rochester VFW and American Legion.  He was a member of the Warsaw Eagles Lodge.

Surviving with his wife are three sons, Earl E. LANDIS, Grand Bays, Ala.; Lewis K. LANDIS, Fort Worth, Texas; Tom LANDIS, Rochester; seven grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; a step-daughter, Barbara Ann RILLIANDT, Warsaw; a step-son, Robert DOWNING, Warsaw; [four sisters, Esther SMITH, Akron; Vera GRANT, Lexington, Ky.; Mrs. Dean (Helen) COPLEN, Naples, Fla.; Mrs. Norman (Norma) WHEELER, Warsaw]; and four brothers, Arthur “Bud” LANDIS, Leesburg; Dick LANDIS, Tucson, Ariz.; Robert LANDIS, Naperville, Ill.; and Donald LANDIS, Tucson, Ariz.  Preceding in death was a brother, Willis LANDIS.

 

Merrill Tackett

Dec. 1, 1919 - Dec. 8, 1993

Merrill “Gene” TACKETT, 74, 650 East and Indiana 14, Athens, died at 5:05 p.m. Wednesday at South Bend Memorial Hospital.  He had been in failing health for a month.

He was born in Martinsville to Frank and Mary STOTT TACKETT.  He had been an Athens resident for 15 years.  On July 12, 1984 in Rochester he married Barbara Ann CAMPBELL PRATHAFTAKIS who survives.

During World War II, he served with the Army Air Force in Europe.  In 1977 he retired as an engineer at Chrysler Corporation’s plant in New Castle.  He was also a driver for the Manitou Training Center, Rochester.  He attended the First Baptist Church in Rochester.  His memberships include the United Autoworkers Union, VFW, Eagles, FOP and Moose Lodge in New Castle and the American legion Post in Rochester.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Phillip TACKETT, Mobile, Ala.; Raymond TACKETT, Florida; nine grandchildren; three step-daughters, Becky ZEPF, Danbury, Conn.; Mrs. Donnie (Tina) TURNIPSEED, Bluffton, S.C.; Mrs. John (Cathy) ULRICH, Athens, Ga.; three step-sons, Michael, Phillip, and John PRATHAFTAKIS, all of Rochester; and a sister, Mrs. Charles (Louise) JOHNSON, New Castle.  Preceding in death was a brother.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Sam WRIGHT officiating.  Burial will be in the Jordan Cemetery, southwest of Argos.  Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday and from 11 a.m. Saturday through the hour of service.  Memorials may be made to the United Ministries Food Pantry or the First Baptist Church General Fund.

Saturday, December 11, 1993

 

Harvey Turner

Harvey TURNER, 79, of 306 North 500 West, Rochester, died at 12:45 p.m. Friday at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

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

 

Betty L. Meredith

Mar. 20, 1926 - Dec. 10, 1993

Betty L. MEREDITH, 67, of 836 South Indiana 19 North, Akron, died at 9 a.m. Friday at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne.  She had been ill for two months.

She was born in Nappanee to Fred J. and Vern STAHLY HOLLOWAY.  On May 15, 1946 in Dutchtown she married Richard E. MEREDITH, who survives.  She was a cook at the Akron School for several years, a homemaker and member of the Akron Church of the Brethren.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Kay) BROUYETTE, Akron, and Mrs. Rick (Jill) PARKER, Claypool; six grandchildren, Chad and Craig BROUYETTE and Ryan, Jason, Julie and Jeffrey PARKER; three sisters, Mrs. Gerald (Arlene) GEARHART, Akron; Mrs. Kenneth (Pauline) RYMAN, Warsaw, and Mrs. Norman (Rozella) TINKEY, Akron; two brothers, Wade HOLLOWAY, Akron, and Carlyle HOLLOWAY, Eustis, Fla., and one foster-brother, Terry WEED, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Akron Church of the Brethren with the Rev Richard KNARR officiating.  Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery.  Friends may call from 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, and one hour before services Monday at the church.  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

 

Roxie L. Hott

Sept. 8m 1788 - Dec. 10, 1993

Roxie L. HOTT, 94, Leiters Ford, died at 9:10 a.m. Friday at Rensselaer Care Center, Rensselaer.

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

 

Monday, December 13, 1993

 

Orpha Adkins

Orpha ADKINS, 86, Route 6, Peru, died at 5:33 p.m. Sunday at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.

Arrangements are pending at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.

Harvey E. Turner

Apr. 23, 1914 - Dec. 10, 1993

Harvey E. TURNER, 79, 306 North 500 West, Rochester, died at 12:45 p.m. Friday at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born in Fulton County to Joseph and Mae STONE TURNER.  His mother died at his birth and he was raised by his aunt and uncle, William and Dora STONE.  On Oct. 28, 1939 in Fulton County he married Elsie E. WHARTON who survives.  He was a retired dairy farmer and sawmill operator.  He was a woodworker and an avid fisherman.  He was a member of the Kewanna Church of Christ and the Pinhook Grange 2412 in Kewanna.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Susan Elaine TURNER, Logansport; Sandra Mae STEVENS, Lake San Marcos, Calif.; three grandsons, Brian E. VanDUYNE, Logansport; Shane E. VanDUYNE, Fort Wayne; Michael G. PASCHEN, Lafayette; a great-granddaughter, Shalyn Ann VanDUYNE, Fort Wayne; and a half-sister, Jonell WEBER, Owensboro, Ky.  Preceding in death were [his aunt and uncle,]  and two half-brothers.

Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Kewanna Church of Christ with the Revs. Cliff GANO and Ron PRILLIMAN officiating.  Burial will be in the Kewanna Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call after 4 p.m. today at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, and one hour prior to services Tuesday at the church.  Memorials may be made to the Kewanna Church of Christ.

 

Roxie L. Hott

Sept. 6, 1899 - Dec. 10, 1993

Roxie L. HOTT, 94, School Street, Leiters Ford, died at 9:10 a.m. Friday at Rensselaer Care Center, Rensselaer.

She was born in Fulton County to George and Myrtle CLAYBURN PRATT.  On Feb. 13, 1918 she married Omer O. HOTT who died Feb. 23, 1963.  They owned grocery stores in Lucerne and Leiters Ford and she retired as a cook at the Mar-Lo Restaurant in Kewanna.  She was a member of the Leiters Ford United Methodist Church and an honorary member and past Grand Noble of the Richland Center Rebekah Lodge.

Surviving are a daughter, Alma MEISER, Rensselaer; five grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren and fifteen great-great-gandchildren; a sister, Meda HOOVER, Rochester; and a brother, Russell PRATT, Rochester.  Preceding in death were three sons, a sister, and a brother.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with the Rev. Douglas H. BARBER officiating.  Burial will be in the Kewanna Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Richard L. Howkinson

Aug. 19, 1906 - Dec. 13, 1993

Richard L. HOWKINSON, 87, 522 S. Main St., Monticello, died at 6:30 a.m. today at Monticello Health Care Center.  He had been in failing health for five years.

He was born in Cedar Lake to J. Harry and Anna Margaret HERLITZ HOWKINSON.  On April 5, 1939 in Flora he married Mary Louise FINNEY, who survives.  He was a graduate of Lowell High School and a 1929 graduate of Purdue University.  He lived in Monticello since 1932 after having lived in Idaville.  He taught school in Idaveille and Burnettsville before teaching at Twin Lakes for 39 years.  From 1932-1935 he was the White County Extension Agent.  He was a member of the Monticello United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the chancel choir since 1932.  He belonged to the Indiana State Teachers Association and the Apha Chi Rho fraternity at Purdue.  He was a charter member of the Monticello Kiwanis Club and had been a member of Libanus Masonic Lodge 154 since 1936.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. John (Jan Louise) ARNOTT, Monticello; two sons, James B. HOWKINSON, Indianapolis; John W. HOWKINSON, Rochester; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Alice Margaret DeMIK, Schererville.  Preceding in death were a daughter, Jill Ann HOWKINSON, a sister and two brothers.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home, Monticello, with the Rev. Michael BROWN and the Rev. James R. COPELAND officiating.  Burial will be in the Maple Lawn Cemetery, Flora.  Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

 

Louise L. Morrill

July 28, 1932 - Dec. 10, 1993

Louise L. MORRILL, 61, 919 Marleton Road, Logansport, died at 8:30 p.m. Friday at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.

She was born in Fulton to Herschel and Helen MESSINGER GOSS.  She was a 1950 graduate of Fulton High School.  She was a bookkeeper for Ed Burns and Sons Trucking, Denver.  She also worked for J.C. Penney Company, Logansport, and El-Tip-Wa Adult Education Center, Rochester.  She was a member of the Home and Hobbie Extension Homemakers Club and the Third Mothers Study Club.

Surviving are a daughter, Carla CESARSKI, Cary, N.C.; a son, Brian J. MORRILL, Logansport; two grandchidren; and two sisters, Dorothy GOSS, Stillwater, Okla.; and Barbara WILLIAMS, Rochester.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, with the Rev. John RANDALL officiating.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the Cass County Heart Fund or a charity of choice.

Tuesday, December 14, 1993

 

Orpha R. Adkins

April 2, 1907 - Dec. 12, 1993

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Perrysburg Baptist Church for Orpha Rebecca ADKINS, 86, Route 6, Peru.

The Rev. Lu LASHER-MILEY will officiate  Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico.  Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. today at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.  Memorials may be made to the Perrysburg Baptist Church, Cancer Society or Alzheimer’s Foundation.

Mrs. Adkins died at 5:33 p.m. Sunday at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.  She was born in Union Township in Miami County to Truman George and Clora Edith BROWN KNAUFF.  On Dec. 24, 1925 at the home of the late C.F. GOLDEN, near Chili, she married Oren Chester ADKINS who died Aug. 20, 1990.  She was a homemaker and a seamstress for J.C. Penney Company and Senger Dry Goods in Peru.  She was a member of the Perrysburg Baptist Church, the former Jefferson Township Homebuilders Home Extension Club and the Miami County Farm Bureau.

Surviving are four daughters, Bobette MILLER, Macy; Bernita ADKINS, Portage; Belva CULL, Modesto, Calif.; Barbara LONG, Carmel; a sister, Orma June RICH, Fort Wayne; a brother Myron KNAUFF, Valparaiso; nine grandchildren; eleven great-grandchidren; and a great-great-grandchild.  Preceding in death were two brothers, Glen and Gerald KNAUFF.

 

Maurice H. Bixler

Feb. 17, 1911 - Dec. 12, 1993

Maurice H. BIXLER, 82, 2233 W. Jefferson St., Kokomo, died at 7:03 p.m. Sunday at St. Joseph Hospital and Health Center.

He was born in Fulton County to Sidney and Winifred LAKE BIXLER.  On Sept. 30, 1946 he married Lela STUDY who survives.  He was a retired farmer and also worked at the Studebaker Facory in South Bend.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Richard (Joan) BENNETT, Kokomo Mrs. Henry (Carole) REYES, Aurora, Ill.; Mrs. David (Susan) NEUTZ, Woodbury, Minn.; a son, Frank RICHARDSON, Peru; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; a sister, Estella WARD, Athens; and a brother, George BIXLER, Athens.  Preceding in death were a sister and three brothers.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Kewanna I.O.O.F. Cemetery with the Rev. William HEMMIG officiating.  Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Stout and Son Funeral Home, Russiaville.

Wednesday, December 15, 1993

 

Gladys C. Dunnuck

Aug. 13, 1905 - Dec. 14, 1993

Gladys Catherine DUNNUCK, 88, formerly of Bourbon, died at 9 p.m. Tuesday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth, where she had been a resident since 1982.

She was born near Bourbon to Charles and Clara GASKILL SNYDER.  She lived most of her life in the Bourbon community except for three years she spent in South Dakota as a missionary on an Indian reservation.  On Oct. 16, 1926 in Bourbon she married Donald L. DUNNUCK who died March 23, 1984.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Argos Wesleyan Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Dale (Deloris) BLACKFORD, Tippecanoe; Mrs. Richard (Geneal) ECKER, Plymouth; two sons, Devon DUNNUCK, Claypool; Charles DUNNUCK, Bourbon; twenty-five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death were a daughter, Evelyn SECHRIST of Etna Green, three grandsons, one great-grandson, two sisters, and two brothers.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. James CARDER officiating.  Burial will be in the Summit Chapel Cemetery near Bourbon.  Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saturday through the hour of service.  Memorials may be made to the Argos Wesleyan Church.

 

Thursday, December 16, 1993

 

Lois A. Thompson

June 26, 1929 - Dec. 15, 1993

Lois A. THOMPSON, 64, 403 E. Walnut St., Argos, died at 12:32 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Hospital of Marshall County.  She had been ill for two weeks.

She was born in Argos to Charles and Gertrude OLINGER PFEIFFER.  On June 22, 1947 in Argos she married Dale V. THOMPSON who survives.  She was a lifetime resident of the Argos community.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Mrs. Michael (Kaye) WALLEN, Warsaw; three sons, Robert Kirk THOMPSON, Plymouth; Dan A. THOMPSON, Nappanee; John C. THOMPSON, Dallas, Ore.; eleven grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Ray (Norma) WARSTLER, Argos.  Preceding in death were a son, Greg THOMPSON, in 1979; four sisters, Fern HARLEY, Frances MATTIX, Edna SELTENRIGHT, Bernice PFEIFFER; and a brother, Carl PFEIFFER.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Walnut Church of the Brethren, near Argos.  Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos.  Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.  Memorials may be made to the Marshall Hearthstone Community Hospice program.

Arthur W. Bibler

April 7, 1901 - Dec. 16, 1993

Arthur W. BIBLER, 92, formerly of Plymouth, died at 1 a.m. today at Lakeland Loving Care Center, Milford.

He was born in Rochester.  He lived in Milford sicne 1988.  On Nov. 22, 1924 in Plymouth he married Helen L. NELSON who died in 1980.  He was retired from the Pilot-News where he worked for over 50 years.

Surviving are a son, Richard A. BIBLER, Milford; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the New Oakhill Cemetery Chapel, Plymouth.  Burial will be in the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.  Friends may call at the chapel after 10:30 a.m. Satueday.  Johnson Funeral Home, Plymouth, is in charge of arrangements.  Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.

 

Friday, December 17, 1993

 

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Saturday, December 18, 1993

 

Brooke Elizabeth Sanders

Dec. 16, 1993 - Dec. 16, 1993

Brooke Elizabeth SANDERS, 1639 Indiana 10, Bourbon, was stillborn at 10:41 a.m.Thursday at South Bend Memorial Hospital.

Surviving with her parents, Brett and Dr. Debra FURR SANDERS, are two brothers, Steven and Scott SANDERS, at home; maternal grandparents, Franklin and Delores FURR, Winamac; paternal grandparents, William and Gloria SANDERS, Monterey; maternal great-grandmother, Ruth FURR, Olney, Texas; and paternal great-grandparents, Hannah ROCK, Knox; Vernita SANDERS, Monterey.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac, with the Rev. Robin SMITH officiating.  There is no visitation.  Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, is in charge of arrangements.  Memorials may be made to the Argos United Methodist Church.

Monday, December 20, 1993

 

Lloyd Henry Adley

Oct. 7, 1924 - Dec. 19, 1993

Lloyd Henry ADLEY, 69, 1420 Jefferson St., died at 4:25 p.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital after a long illness.

He was born in Philadelphia, Pa. to Lloyd Carl and Sarah TAYLOR ADLEY.  On June 22, 1946 in Elkhart he married Julia Mae BROWN, who surives.  He came to Rochester from Mooresille in 1951.  He retired from Edmonton Manufacturing Company as a vice president with 35 years service on Dec. 31, 1987.  He served with the U.S. Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater and also with the U.S. Air Force.  He was a graduae of Indiana State University.  He had been a past president and member of the Rochester Lions Club, Manitou Moose Lodge 1107 and a member of the Gideon Society.  He served on the Rocheser City Council for nine years.

Surviving with his wife are his step-mother, Betty ADLEY, Scranton, Pa.; two daughters, Mrs. John (Marsha) ROBERTS and Mrs. Mark (Mary Anne) HEISHMAN, both of Rochester a son, Lloyd Carl ADLEY, Rochester; eight grandchildren, Jennie and Melanie ROBERTS Stacey and Amy HEISHMAN, Ty ADLEY, all of Rochester; Arron, Shawn and Megan, Etna Green; and a sister, Mrs. James (Jean) ROSENGRANT, Lake Ariel, Pa.  Preceding in death was a granddaughter, Tracey Anne HEISHMAN.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Carl RICKS officiating.  Burial wil be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. through the hour of service on Tuesday.  The American Legion and VFW Post will conduct military graveside rites.  The Rocheser Lions Club will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the Gideons, Trinity United Methodist Church and the Lions Club.

 

Kurt L. Swartzell

May 13, 1969 - Dec. 19, 1993

Kurt L. SWARTZELL, 24, Route 1, Box 117, Winamac, died at 6:10 a.m. Sunday at Life Care Center of Rochester.  He had been ill for four weeks.

He was born in Winamac to John M. and Nancy E. GOHRING SWARTZELL, who survive.  A lifetime resident of Winamac, he graduated from Winamac Community High School in 1987 and was active in the Harrison Township 4-H Club.  He worked at Kralis Brothes in Mentone as a mechanic.

Suriving with his parents are two sisters, Lisa CORDERO and Sherry KESTLE, both of Winamac; maternal grandparents, Helen PHILLIPS, Logansport; J.V. PHILLIPS, Kimberly, Ala.; paternal grandparents, Robert ad Bonnie SWARTZELL, Winamac.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with the Rev. David ALLATHIN officiating.  Burial will be in the McKinley Memorial Gardens, Winamac.  Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Tuesday and after 8 a.m. Wednesday.

Chloe L. Ware

March 30, 1911 - Dec. 18, 1993

Chloe L. WARE, 82, Rochester, died at 1:50 a.m. Saturday at Life Care Center of Rochester.

She was born in Marion to Roy and Lara DILLMAN.  She was married to Guy WARE.  She was a seamstress with Patterson and Fletcher Company, Fort Wayne.

Surviving are two sisters, Ruth LaRUE, Akron; Charlotte SLOVER, Kentucky; and a half-sister, Hilda HAVER, Wisconsin.

Services were at 10 a.m. today with the Rev. David DELP officiating.  Burial was in the Akron Cemetery.  DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, handled the arrangements.

 

John G. Carithers

Aug. 31, 1907 - Dec. 17, 1993

John G. CARITHERS, 86, Village Christian Parke, Zionsville, formerly of Logansport, died at 1:15 a.m. Friday in Zionsville.

He was born in Fulton County to Charles Henry and Cora Bell POWNELL CARITHERS.  On Nov. 30, 1941 in Delphi he married Dorothy M. BRENEMAN who died July 3, 1993.  From 1940-1955 he owned and operated the Theatre Tavern in Logansport.  From 1955-1964 he was the PGA Golf Pro at Dykeman Golf Course, Logansport.  He retired in 1974 as owner and operator of Ricci’s Liquor Store, Logansport.  He had been an elder and a deacon at the Ninth Street Christian Church and a member of the Elks, BPOE 66, Logansport.

Surviving are a daughter, Jill KNAUER, Indianapolis; a son, John S. CARITHERS, Logansport; five grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; a sister, Helen BARKMAN, Rochester; a brother, Edwin CARITHERS, Rochester; and severa nieces and nephews.  Preceding in death were a sister and two brothers.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kroeger Funeral Home, Logansport, with the Rev. Jim BEAUMONT officiating.  Burial wil be in the Clymers Cemetery, Cass County.  Friends may call from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.

 

Tuesday, December 21, 1993

 

Allen H. Stevenson

Nov. 19, 1907 - Dec. 20, 1993

Allen H. STEVENSON, 86, 16th Road, Apt. 10, Argos, died at 9:39 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Medical Center South Bend. He was born in Bourbon to Frank and Nettie HALER STEVENSON.  He lived most of his life in the Argos community. He had worked for the Indiana State Highway Department, the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department and the Indiana Excise Department.  He served in the U.S. Army in World War II.

Surviving are two nieces, Mary HOOKER, Argos; Velma ROBERTS, Bourbon; and two nephews, Arthur and Kenneth OVERMYER, Argos.  Preceding in death weree two sisters, Hazel LUTY and Ethel OVERMYER.

There will be no services.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.  Burial will follow in the Argos Maple Grove Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Coon Hunters Association.

Wednesday, December 22, 1993

 

Helen F. Lucas

Jan. 16, 1905 - Dec. 20, 1993

Helen F. LUCAS, 88, Kimberling, Mo., formerly of Rochester, died Monday at Skaggs Hospital, Branson, Mo.

She was born in Hammond to William S. and Florence HAMLET PARKER.  In 1948, she married Theodore LUCAS who preceded in death.  She was a retired antique dealer and member of the Kimerling, Mo., Catholic Church and the D.A.V. Auxiliary.

Surviving are two sons, William E. GUNTHER, Oak Grove, Ark.; twelve grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren and a nephew, Russell PARKER, Rochester.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery with the Rev. Frank KILCLINE officiating.  There will be no visitation.  Zimmerman Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

Thursday, December 23, 1993

 

William H. Evans

June 18, 1922 - Dec. 22, 1993

William H. EVANS, 71, Route 4, Rochester, died at 6:37 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary’s Hospital, Hobart.

He was born in Saline County, Ill., to Roy and Della MITCHELL EVANS.  On April 28, 1958 in Chicago he married Madeline SMITH who died Aug. 24, 1991.  He was a retired dock hand and truck driver with Arkansas Best Trucking,  He was a member of the Rochester Eagles Lodge and the Teamsters Local 710, Chicago.

Surviving are a daughter, Judy SMITH, Lake Station; two grandsons; a sister, Lela JOHNSON, Cadiz, Ky.; and two brothers, Donald EVANS, Carterville, Ill.; and Pat EVANS, Joliet, Ill.  Preceding in death were three sisters and four brothers.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with the Rev. Cliff GANO officiating.  Burial will be in the Moon Cemetery, Kewanna.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today ad after 9 a.m. Friday until time of service.

 

Nelson G. Hunter

Nelson G. HUNTER, 83, 315 W. 13th St., died at 1:50 a.m. today at Life Care Center of Rochester.

Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester.

 

Friday, December 24, 1993

 

Nelson G. Hunter

Dec. 22, 1910 - Dec. 23, 1993

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester, for Nelson G. HUNTER, 83, 315 West 13th Street.

The Rev. Sam BENNETT will officiate.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday.  Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Society.

Mr. Hunter died at 1:50 a.m. Thursday at Life Care Center.  He had been in failing health for several years.  He was born in Fulton County to Rinaldo and Elenor LATCHAW HUNTER.  On Aug. 5, 1944 in Hibbard he married Rosellen “Dixie” DICKSON, who survives.  He retired from Safway Steel Products in 1973.  He worked at Studebaker and Bendix Corporations and for the city of Rochester for a number of years.  He was a member of the Fulton County Campers Association, the Indiana State Campers Association and the First Christian Church, Rochester.

Surviving with his wife are four daughters, Mrs. Ted (Lynda) McCLOUGHAN, Sarasota, Fla.; Mrs. Richard (Wanda) WILHELM and Mrs. Harry (Patsy) VanDALSEN, both of Macy, and Mrs. Robert (Kay) EILER, Rochester one son, Larry E. [HUNTER], Syracuse; twenty-six grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; four sisters, Edith WAGONER, Florence BOGGESS and Clarabelle ZENT, all of Rochester, and Annabelle COTNER, Kendallville.  Preceding in death were two grandchildren, Lori and Gary HUNTER; one son, Nelson D. [HUNTER], and one sister, Goldie HINDEL.

 

Howard F. Gordon

Dec. 2, 1907 - Dec. 23, 1993

Howard F. GORDON, 86, of 101 North Indiana Ave., died at 3:20 p.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Rochester to Frank and Sophie TETZLAF GORDON.  On Feb. 25, 1929 he married Cozette B. FENIMORE who died Jan. 21, 1987.  He was a retired State Farm Insurance agent and member of the Salem Christian Church.  He had lived in Rochester for six years, having moved here from Peru.

Surviving are a daughter, Sue HAWKINS, Peru; three gradchildren, Jeff HAWKINS, Tim HAWKINS and Bobbie Sue FINICLE, all of Peru; six great-grandchildren; three brothers, Arthur and Lester [GORDON], both of Rochester, and Carl [GORDON], South Bend; four sisters, Pauline CRANMER and Mable UMBAUGH, both of South Bend, and Josephine WARNER and Ida SHAFER, both of Rochester.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third St., Peru, with the Rev. William SHEWMAN officiating.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday.

William T. Snipes

April 18, 1909 - Dec. 23, 1993

William T. “Buddy” SNIPES, 84, of 6693 East 650 North, Talma, died at 2 p.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital where he had been a patient for four days.  He had been in failing health for three years.

He was born in Floyd County, Ky., to James T. and Elizabeth LEEK SNIPES.  He was one of a family of nine children.  On March 1, 1928 in Prestonsburg, Ky., he married Cosby Jane OSBORN who died Mar. 19, 1960.  On Oct. 28, 1960 in Troy, Ohio, he married Alma DOTSON who survives.  He was a retired farmer and had lived in Fulton County since 1943, when he moved from Tippecanoe.  He attended the United Baptist Church near Silver Lake.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Jim (Bernice) KLINE, Marathon, Fla.; Mrs. John (Catherine) KEELE, Hamilton Township, N.J., and Mrs. William (Joyce) LEWIS, Rochester; four sons, Donald and Arnold [SNIPES], both of Rochester; Ivory [SNIPES], Fort Wayne, and Albert [SNIPES], Warsaw; seventeen grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; one sister, Junie FAIRCHILD, Christiansburg, Ohio, and two brothers, [Albert SNIPES, Homer, Mich.]; Elbert [SNIPES], Floyd County, Ky.  Preceding in death was a daughter Alice [SNIPES], who was a triplet sister to Bernice and Catherine [SNIPES], and two step-sons.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Rodney RUBERG officiting.  Burial will be in the Tippecanoe Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday and after 9 a.m. Monday.  Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

 

Saturday, December 25, 1993

 

[no paper - holiday]

 

Monday, December 27, 1993

 

Forrest J. Geiselman

Oct. 22, 1923 - Dec. 26, 1993

Forrest J. GEISELMAN, 70, 18938 Tamarack Road, Culver, died at 3:33 a.m. Sunday at St. Joseph’s Hospital of Marshall County.

He was born in Kewanna to Forrest I. and Pearl SICKMAN GEISELMAN.  On Oct. 10, 1953, he married Jeanette ESHELMAN, who survives.  He was a World War II veteran of the Navy, and was a retired repairman, having worked for the Bendix Corporation in South Bend.  He belonged to the Calvary Temple, South Bend, and the Finney Shilling VFW Post 6919.  He was a Culver resident for 68 years.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Lisa GEISELMAN, South Bend; two sons, Donald GEISELMAN, Arlington, Texas, and Michael GEISELMAN, El Paso, Texas; two grandchildren; a sister, Opal HELM, North Manchester; and [two brothers], Ralph GEISELMAN, Culver, [and Doyle GEISELMAN, Munster].  He was preceded in death by a brother, Wilbur GEISELMAN.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Bonine Funeral Home in Culver, with the Rev. Paul MURRAY officiating.  Burial will be in the Culver Masonic Cemetery.  The VFW Post will conduct v eteran graveside rites.

Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Leroy W. Beam

May 6, 1926 - Dec. 23, 1993

Leroy W. BEAM, 67, Kokomo, died at 9:50 p.m. Thursday at Howard Community Hospital in Kokomo.

He was born in Elkhart County to Willard A. and Pansy Lenora MILLER BEAM.  On Aug. 25, 1946 he married Treva E. WOLFORD, who preceded him in death on June 7, 1991.  On Jan. 11, 1992, he married Maxine EAST WILMOTH, who survives.  He was retired from Gen Corp of Marion, and a member of the Family of Worship Center of Kokomo.  He was an Army veteran of World War II, and a life member of the Kokomo Chapter of the Full Gospel Businessmen’s Club.

Surviving with his wife are five daughers, Treva TUCKER, Huntington; Carol MULLIKIN, Lebanon; Maureen DALRYMPLE, Swayzee; Mary NIELANDER, Marion; and Louise WOHLFORD, Cincinnati, Ohio a son, Duane L. BEAM, Denver; step-daughters Joyce Kay COOP, Umatilla, Fla.; Judy MORRIS, Kokomo; Lynn HENDRIX, Ocala, Fla; and Mary WARD, Kokomo; thirty-eight grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; two sisters, Elizabeth EMIG, Knob Noster, Mo.; and Eleanor GARCIA, Chula Vista, Calif.; and two brothers, Maurice BEAM, St. Louis, Mo.; and J. Eldo BEAM, Flora.

Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Family Worship Center, 1149 East 300 South, Kokomo, with the Rev. James BRADLEY officiating.  Burial wil be at Grant Memorial Park in Marion.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Family Worship Center.  Memorial donations may be made to the Family Worship Center or the American Cancer Society.

 

Gladys M. Shultz

June 13, 1900 - Dec. 24, 1993

Gladys M. SHULTZ, 93, of the Life Care Center, Rochester, died at 8:15 p.m. Friday at the Life Care Center.

She was born in Benton County to Albert and May Van DERIPE BOYER.  She was married Feb. 3, 1923, to Clarence SHULTZ, who preceded her in death on Nov. 30, 1976.  A resident of Rochester for 65 years, she was a bookkeeper and a homemaker.  She belonged to the Trinity United Methodist Church and the War Mothers Club of Rochester.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Carl (Phyllis J.) PERRY, Easton Rapids, Mich.; a son, Max SHULTZ, Rochester; a sister, Edith BOYER, South Whitley; six grandchildren, Dennis PERRY, Mottille, Mich.; Steve QUINN, Stockbridge, Mich.; Michael PERRY, Eaton Rapids, Mich.; Jennifer Ann SHULTZ, Kankakee, Ill.; Julie Ann KOTTERMAN and Kevin W. SHULTZ, both of Rochester; ten great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.  A son, Eldon [SHULTZ], preceded in death in 1946.

Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home in Rochester, with the Rev. Carl RICKS officiating.  Burial will be at the South Whitley Cemetery, South Whitley.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday, and from 9 a.m. Tuesday through the hour of service.  Memorials may be made to the Rochester Lions Club.

Martha Zink

Nov. 10, 1936 - Dec. 25, 1993

Martha ZINK, 57, Orlando, Fla., died at 2:45 a.m. Saturday at the Princeton Hospital in Orlando.

She was born in Argos to Rome and Evelyn BOWELL ZINK.  She had moved from Argos to Orlando, where she lived the past five yers.  She worked in the food service department of the Orange County Schools.  She belonged to the Faith Lutheran Church in Orlando.

Surviving are a sister, Mary DUSEK of Orlando, Fla.; brother Harry ZINK of Derry, N.H.; four nieces and a nephew.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m Tuesday at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Argos, with the Rev. Robin SMITH officiating.  There will be no visitation.

Memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 5000 Silver Star Road, Orlando, FL. 32808.  Grossman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

Tuesday, December 28, 1993

 

Donn J. Nichols, II

Aug. 29, 1926 - Dec. 25, 1993

Donn J. NICHOLS, II, 67, 3016 E. Maple Grove Ave., Fort Wayne, died Saturday at St. Joseph Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

He was born in Flint, Mich. to Donn J. and Madelon D. NICHOLS.  He was a retired clerk wih he U.S. Postal Service.  On Dec. 31, 1950 he maried Donna Jo ZOLMAN.  On March 23, 1986 he married Olivia PEREZ who survives.  He was a mamber of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Kimberly CARPENTER, Fort Wayne; a son, Donn J. NICHOLS, III, Fort Wayne; a step-daughter, Elizaeth STRICKER, New York; two step-sons, Clayton ROSIE, Fort Wayne; Dean ROSIE, Indianapolis; two grandchildren; a sister, Betty CRISSINGER, Rochester; and several nieces and nephews.  Preceding in death was a sister, Nancy ALT.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Klaehn, Fahl and Melton Chapel, Winchester Road, Fort Wayne, with the Rev. Tom STRICKER officiating.  Burial will be in the Greenlawn Memorial Park.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

 

Robert Ripperger

Robert RIPPERGER, 71, Route 1, Culver, died at 11:30 p.m. Sunday at his home.

Bonine Funeral Home, Culver, is in charge of arrangements.

Cloyd F. Robeson

Nov. 21, 1913 - Dec. 24, 1993

Cloyd F. “Robey” ROBESON, 80, Delong, died at 6:41 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Camden to Glenn B. and Evelyn CASE ROBESON.  On Dec. 27, 1935 he married Dorthea Elizabeth DAVIS ROBESON who survives.  He retired June 15, 1957 as a detective for the Logansport Police Department.  He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police.

Survving with his wife are his step-mother, Lydia ROBESON, Winston-Salem, N.C.; a half-sister, Kathryn HOLT, Winston-Salem, N.C..; two half-brothers, Royce ROBESON, San Antonio, exas; Robert ROBESON, Durham, N.C.; and several nieces.  Preceding in death was a half-brother.

Services wil be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Kroeger Funeral Home, Loansport.  Burial wil be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Logansport.  Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. today.  Memorials may be made to the Fraternal Order of Police, Riley Children’s Hospital, or a charity of choice.

 

Wednesday, December 29, 1993

 

Raymond Cumberland

Jan. 6, 1920 - Dec. 28, 1993

Raymond H. CUMBERLAND, 73, died at 2:34 p.m. Tuesday at Wabash County Hospital.

He was born in Chili to Thomas and Jessie SNYDER CUMBERLAND.  On Jan. 18, 1941, he married Lucille DENTON, who survives.  He was retired from Sonoco Products in Akron, and also was a retired farmer.  He belonged to the Missionary Church in North Manchester.

Surviving with his wife are seven daughers, Mrs. Joe (Sharon) CLEMONS, Silver Lake; Nancy AREVALO, Fort Collins,Colo.; Mrs. Michael (Connie) PRICE, Waash; Mrs. Carl (Bonnie) CLEMONS, Akron; Mrs. Roger (Shirley) PRICE, Marion; Mrs. Leon (Linda) HOOVER, Amblin, Ohio; and Mrs. Greg (Debbie) BISHOP, North Manchester; a son, Raymond CUMBERLAND, Jr.; a brother, Norman CUMBERLAND, Rochester; a sister, Elizabeth EISENMAN, Rochester; twenty-one grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren, and five step-great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.

Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at the DeLaugher-McKee Mortuary, with the Rev. Barry DRUDGE officiating.  Burial will be at Oaklawn Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary.  Memorials may be made to Gideon Inernational.

Robert Ripperger

Oct. 31, 1922 - Dec. 26, 1993

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver, for Robert RIPPERGER, 71, Route 1, Culver.

The Rev. Dominick YOUNG will officiate.  Burial will be in St. Anne’s Cemetery, Monterey.  Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Cancer Association.

Mr. Ripperger died at 11:30 p.m. Sunday at his home.  He was born in Elwood to Joseph and Orpha NOBLE RIPPERGER.  On May 10, 1941 in Elwood he married Mary DWIGGERS who died Dec. 28, 1988.  He moved from Elwood to Aubbeenaubbee Township in 1960.  He was a retired self-employed painter and a member of the Culver Eagles Lodge.

Surviving are two sons, Ronald RIPPERGER, Ossian; Robert RIPPERGER, Jr., Indianapolis; three grandchildren; and a brother, Raymond RIPPERGER, Elwood.

 

John R. Day

Feb. 21, 1924 - Dec. 29, 1993

John Rex DAY, 69, 12636 E. Indiana 114, Akron, died at 3:12 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.  He had been in failing health for several years.

He was born in Akron to Ralph and Esta ENGLE DAY.  On Aug. 15, 1961 in Silver Lake, he married Dorothy Maelene DEAN who survives.  He was a farmer and a collecables dealer in Akron.  He attended the Olive Branch Church of God in Roann.

Surviving with his wife are a son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Lorri DAY, Akron; two gradchildren, Keisha and Kendra DAY, Akron and a sister, VeVille DAY, Rochester.  Preceding in death were two sisters, Joanna STOUT and Phyllis HIPP, and two brothers, Bower “Sie” DAY and Howard DAY.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Eugene CORELLE officiating.  Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and after 9 a.m. Friday through the hour of services.

 

Thursday, December 30, 1993

 

Stephen Dwayne Gibson

Stephen Dwayne GIBSON, 31 Shields Ave., Peru, formerly of Rochester, died at     6 p.m. Wednesday at University Hospital, Indianapolis.  He had been in failing health for four years.

He was born in Richwood, W.Va. to Lawrence E. and Cleo SPARKS GIBSON.  He was a 1977 graduate of Valparaiso High School.  He came to Peru four years ago from Phoenix, Ariz.  He worked at Woodcrest Manufacturing Corp. in Peru.

Suriving are his mother, Cleo PRESKEWITZ, Peru; two brothers, Richard GIBSON, Springfield, Mo.; Phillip GIBSON, Phoenix, Ariz.; maternal grandmother, Margie MOORE MILLER, Rochester; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles GIBSON, Portage; three nieces; a nephew, and several aunts and uncles.  Preceding in death were his father in Vietnam in 1968 and his grandfather, Estel MOORE.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Mildred SCHLAGEL officiating.  Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Friends may call from 10 a.m. through the time of service on Friday.

Donald L. Davisson

Aug. 1, 1917 - Dec. 29, 1993

Donald L. DAVISSON, 76, of Louisville, Ky., died at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Baptist Hospital East in Louisville.

He was born in Bunker Hill to Davie Leslie and Ressie HERRELL DAVISSON.  He married Mary Frances GORDON who survives.  He formerly owned Johnson and Davisson, Inc. of Indiana, Michigan and Kentucky.  He was a 50-year Mason, a member of York Rite and the Murat Shrine Temple in Indianapolis.  He was also a former member of Woodland Country Club in Carmel, Whiskey Creek Country Club in Fort Myers, Fla., Hunting Creek Country Club in Louisville, Northminster Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis and Covenant Presbyterian Church in Fort Myers.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Susan BENDER, Indianapolis; a son David L. DAVISSON, Louisville; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a brother, John H. DAVISSON, Rochester.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the Chapel of Harvey Browne Memorial Presbyterian Church in Louisville.  Private burial will be in the Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville.  There is no visitation.  Memorials may be made to the memorial fund of Harvey Browne Memorial Presbyterian Church.  Pearson Funeral Home, Louisville, is in charge of arrangements.

 

Charles C. Pearson

Charles C. PEARSON, 78, Life Care Center of Rocheser, died at 9:15 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

Arrangements are peding at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

 

Friday, December 31, 1993

 

Charles C. Pearson

Dec. 9, 1915 - Dec. 30, 1993

Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, for Charles C. PEARSON, 78, Life Care Center of Rochester.

The Rev. James MALBONE will officiate.  Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery.  Friends may call from 1-3 p.m. Sunday.

Mr. Pearson formerly of Akron, died at 9:45 a.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital.  He was born in Fulton County to Clifford and Goldy BARBER PEARSON.  On Aug. 14, 1959 in Akron he married Alice BODGEN REED who died June 8, 1975.  He was a World War II Army veteran and member of the Rochester VFW and American Legion.  He retired from Pike Lumber Company in Akron.

Surviving are three sons, Clyde REED, George REED and Bruce REED, all of Akron; seven step-granchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  Preceding in death were a sister, Nondus EIKENBERRY and a brother, Teleford PEARSON.

Dorothea I. Mills

June 28, 1917 - Dec. 30, 1993

Dorothea I. MILLS, 76, Millers Merry Manor, Peru, died at 4 p.m. Thursday at Millers Merry Manor.

She was born in Peru to Wilmot and Nora COLEMAN GREPKE.  On June 28, 1935 she married Walter MILLS who died Aug. 6, 1974.  She was a member of the Oakdale Baptist Church, the Senior Citizens Club and the YMCA Flapperettes.  She was a former Miami County Senior Citizens Queen.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Judy) SMITH, Akron; two sons, Steven MILLS, Batesville; William MILLS, Lompoc, Calif; ten grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.  Preceding in death was a daughter, Shirley [MILLS].

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru, with the Rev. David SMITH officiating.  Burial will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery, Peru.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday.  Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Association.

 

William O. Wamego

William O. WAMEGO, 72, Tulsa, Okla., died at 1:30 a.m. today in Tulsa following surgery.

He was born in 1919 in Sacred Heart, Okla.  He was an active participant in the Trail of Courage Living History Festival for many years.  He traveled with both Trail of Death caravans in 1988 and 1993 and helped dedicate memorials along the way.  His ancestor was Chief WAMEGO whose tribe lived near Grass Creek.  The tribe was forced West on the Trail of Death march in 1838.

Funeral arrangements are pending in Oklahoma.