FULTON COUNTY INDIANA

OBITUARIES

1992

The Rochester Sentinel

Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh

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The Rochester Sentinel

1992

Thursday, January 2, 1992

Calvin A. Kistler

Nov. 10, 1925 - Jan. 1, 1992

Calvin A. KISTLER, 66, Ellettsville, died at 3:55 a.m. Wednesday at his home.

He was born November 10, 1925 in Royal Center to Elvin and Florence SMITH KISTLER. He was formerly of Bradenton, Fla. On July 7, 1946 in South Bend he married Wilma L. McKEE, who survives. He retired in 1981 as a guidance counselor at Western High School in Howard County. He had taught at Kokomo Middle School, and had been a teacher and coach at Royal Center High School and also at Eastern High School, where he started football in 1955. He was a member of the Indiana Retired Teachers Association, the Arlington United Methodist Church in Bloomington and was an affiliate and charter member of the Braden River United Methodist Church in Bradenton. He was a 1943 graduate of Grass Creek High School, a 1949 graduate of Indiana Central and a 1954 graduate of Indiana University. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.

Surviving with his wife are a son, Andrew [KISTLER], Bloomington; a grandson; two sisters, Freda COLBY, Danville, Il., and Corabelle CRIPPEN, Rt. 2, Rochester, and two brothers, Manford [KISTLER], Auburndale, Fla., and Delbert [KISTLER], Kokomo.

Services wil be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Royal Center, with the Rev. Scott MOSS and David L. SOMMER officiating. Burial will be in the Grass Creek Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Saturday and after 9 a.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to the Braden River United Methodist Church.

Russell D. Langley

March 4, 1947 - Jan. 1, 1992

Russell Dean LANGLEY, 44, of 263 Main St., died at 11:14 p.m. Wednesday, shortly after arrival at Woodlawn Hospital. He had been ill for six months.

He was born March 4, 1947 in California to Marion and Doris DAVIS LANGLEY. In 1975 he moved from Logansport to Rochester. On Feb. 16, 1973 in Huntington he married Nicki L. GLASSON, who survives. He had been a truck driver for Hardware Transport Corporation, Fort Wayne. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of the Manitou Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mandie LANGLEY, and a son, Wade LANGLEY, both at home; a brother, Gary [LANGLEY], Spencer; an aunt, Opal COPUS, Bloomington, and an uncle, James DAVIS, Ellettsville. Preceding in death were a son, William C. [LANGLEY], on Aug. 9, 1984; his father, Marion LANGLEY, in February 1985, and his mother, Doris LANGLEY, in November 1985.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. John RAMSEY officiating. Burial will be in the Bruce Lake Cemetery, where the American Legion and VFW wil conduct military graveside services. Friendss may call at Foster & Good Funeral Home from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Friday, January 3, 1992

Daniel L. Flora

May 23, 1956 - Dec. 31, 1990

Daniel Lee FLORA, 35, Chicago, died at 3 a.m. Tuesday at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago.

He was born in Cass County. In March, 1958 he moved to Peru.

Surviving with his parents, Everett and Blanche FLORA, Peru, are a sister, Nelda J. NEWBURN, Fort Wayne; a brother, Jeff FLORA, Tulsa, Okla, and a niece.

Memorial services will be conducted March 17 at the Erie United Methodist Church with the Rev. Irvin BEHM Jr. officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Erie United Methodist Church. Rowlonda Home For Funerals, Chicago, is in charge of arrangements.

Joseph W. Bidwell

Joseph W. BIDWELL, 94, Akron, died at 7:21 p.m. Thursday at Community Care Center, Wabash.

Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Saturday, January 4, 1992

Sally Hoover

Memorial services were held today in Phoenix, Ariz., for Mrs. Sally HOOVER, 79, former Rochester resident who died Wednesday at the Beatitudes Care Life Center in Phoenix, where she has resided the past year.

Mrs. Hoover and her husband, the late Charles E. HOOVER, lived here from 1939-42 when he was general manager of The Rochester Sentinel. They resided in Indianapolis until 1945, when they moved to Phoenix. Mr. Hoover was advertising manager for Phoenix newspapers and also served in the same capacity for Oklahoma City newspapers until his death.

Whila a Phoenix resident, Mrs. Hoover was active in civic and charitable affairs and was chosen as Phoenix Woman of the Year for her work in these endeavors.

She is survived by three children, Mrs. Gretchen BATHGATE and Thomas HOOVER, both of Phoenix, and David HOOVER, California, and three grandchildren.

Leora A. Downs

Jan. 18, 1908 - Jan. 3, 1992

Leora A. “Betty” DOWNS, 83, 330 Jackson Heights Road, Apt. 43, Plymoutgh, and previously of Nappanee, died at 5:10 p.m. Friday at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital, Plymouth. She had been in failing health for two years. She was born in Rochester on Jan. 18, 1908 to Lawrence and Maude EAGLEKRAUT CRABBS. On Oct. 10, 1931 she married John Emerson DOWNS in Kokomo. Mrs. Downs was a member of the Central Church of Christ, Plymouth.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Cynthia EICHORST, Plymouth; Mrs. Beverly MORRISON, Nappanee, and Mrs. Susan RUNNELLS, Tippecanoe; eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Her husband, a sister and a brother preceded in death.

The Rev. Byron HENBEST will officiate the funeral services, and burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Other arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Foundation or the Heart Fund.

Joseph A. Bidwell

Nov. 3, 1897 - Jan. 2, 1992

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, for Joseph W. BIDWELL, 94, of 202 Walnut St., Akron. The Rev. Merlyn COX will officiate. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery, where the American Legion and VFW will conduct graveside rites. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday and after 9 a.m. Monday. Memorials may be made to the Akron EMS, the Akron United Methodist Church or the Fulton County Historical Society.

Mr. Bidwell died at 7:21 p.m. Thursday at Community Care Center in Wabash. He was born in Wabash County to Joseph W. and Sarah Katherine WAY BIDWELL. On Feb. 12, 1921 in Lagro he married Mary Marie CRIST, who died Nov. 3, 1980. He was the owner of grocery stores in Roann from 1923-33 and in Akron from 1933-45. He also owned and operated two mobile home parks in Akron and owned a mobile home sales company. He was a partner in the Merchants Protective Association. He was a World War I veteran, serving in the Veterinarians Corps. He was a member of the American Letion Post and Masonic Lodge, both of Rochester, the Akron Chamber of Commerce and the Akron United Methodist Church.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Julia Ann) DAY, Akron; a son, Leon M. [BIDWELL], Estero, Fla.; six grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were a son, three sisters and five brothers.

Donald E. Priest

May 30, 1909 - Jan. 3, 1992

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, for Donald E. PRIEST, 82, 304 Race St.

The Rev. Carl RICKS will officiate, and burial will be in the Burr Oak Cemetery. Fritnds may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday and after 9 a.m. Monday. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Trinity United Methodist Church.

Mr. Priest died at 11:45 p.m. Friday at Life Care Center, Rochester. He was born may 30, 1909 in Rochester to Arnold and Minnie PONTIUS PRIEST, and had lived most of his life in the Rochester and Culver areas. On Feb. 11, 1941 he married Jessie M. WHITING in South Bend. She died in 1985. On April 19, 1986 he married Garnett HUPP SNIDER in Rochester. She survives. Mr. Priest formerly owned and operated the Don-Marie Restuarant in Burr Oak. He was a member of the South Bend Masonic Lodge, the South Bend Scottish Rite and the Indiana FOP.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Lester Lee SNIDER, South Bend, and Max. O. SNIDER, Palo Alto, Calif; two step-daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Shirley) ROCKHILL, Fortville, and Mrs. Richard (Mary Ann) SOBIERALSKI, South Bend; eleven step-grandchildren, and eleven step-great-grandchildren. A sister, Annabelle MILLS, and a brother, Robert [PRIEST], preceded in death.

Monday, January 6, 1992

Devane Felts

June 30, 1902 - Jan. 4, 1992

Devane “Baba” FELTS, 89, Rt. 2, Rochester, died at 6:52 p.m. Saturday at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. He had been ill for several months.

He was born in Rochester to Charles L. and Catherine VanMETER FELTS. He was a lifetime area resident until moving to the retirement community on Aug. 12. On Nov. 24, 1927 in Rochester he married Wilma L. KOCHENDERFER, who survives. He was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Odd Fellows Lodge, the First Presbygterian Church and was a past patron of the Eastern Star, all of Rochester; the Scottish Rite of South Bend, and the Mizpah Shrine of Fort Wayne.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Susan A. WILLIAMS, San Diego, Calif.; a son, H. Kenneth [FELTS], San Daigo; five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were two brothers, Howard [FELTS] in 1972 and Dave [FELTS], in 1974.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at 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 2-8 p.m. Tuessday. Masonic services will be at 7 p.m. and Odd Fellows services will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church.

Hyburnis E. Jentzen

Hyburnis Elizabeth FUNK JENTZEN, 88, died at 4:21 a.m. today at Alden Lakeland Nursing Center, Chicago. She was formerly of Akron.

Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Irene Latimer

Oct. 10, 1909 - Jan. 5, 1992

Irene LATIMER, 82, Life Care Center, died at 6 p.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Armstrong, Ill., to Rhinhart and Eliza May MOFFETT WERNIGK. She was formerly of Logansport and Twelve Mile. On May 7, 1961 at Piggot, Ark., she married William LATIMER, who died Aug. 7, 1984. She attended Whippoorwill Community Church.

Surviving is a sister, Margaret WERNIGK. Preceding in death were three brothers, Milton, Edward and Charles WERNIGK.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at McCain Funeral Home, Denver, with Pastor John ANDREWS officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Logansport. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday.

Irene M. Boganwright

Jan. 28, 1910 - Jan. 3, 1992

Services were to be at 1 p.m. today at King Memorial Home, Mentone, for Irene M. BOGANWRIGHT, 81, Warsaw.

The Rev. James SLUSS was to officiate and burial was to be in the Mentone Cemetery.

Mrs. Boganwright died at 11:18 p.m. Friday at Goshen General Hospital. She was born in Tippecanoe to Velorus and Almyra HARDING FISHER. She moved from Mentone to Warsaw about 20 years ago. In 1938 in Bourbon she married John D. BOGANWRIGHT, who died Dec. 25, 1981. She formerly owned and operated the Broadway Tavern in Mentone.

Surviving are a daughter, Betty BROUWER, Fort Wayne; a son, Dale THOMPSON, North Webster; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Annabelle RICHARDSON, Rochester, and nieces and nephews.

William H. Greer

Aug. 28, 1928 - Jan. 5, 1992

William H. “Billy” GREER, 63, Plymouth, died at 2 a.m. Sunday at his home following a brief illness.

He was born in Rochester to Bert and Charlotte HATTERY GREER. He moved to Plymouth in 941. He was a foundry worker.

Surviving are three sisters, Mabel GOOD, Rochester; Margaret CARR, Culver, and Georgia KERN, Upland; two brothers, Robert GREER and Marvin MOORE, both of Plymouth, and an aunt. Preceding in death were a sister, Rosemary GREER, and four brothers, Fredrick GREER, Edward GREER, Byron GREER and John MOORE.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Johnson Funeral Home, Plymouth, with the Rev. Richard GEORGE officiating. Burial will be in the Hoover Cemetery, Athens. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday.

Leora A. Downs

Jan. 18, 1908 - Jan. 3, 1992

Services were to be at 3 p.m. today at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, for Leora A. “Betty” DOWNS, 83, Plymouth.

Pastor Byron HENBEST was to officiate and burial was to be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Mrs. Downs died at 5:10 p.m. Friday at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital, Plymouth. She had been in failing health for two years.

William A. Ault

State police told The Sentinel this morning they believe that “motives other than the occult” are involved in the “satanic ritual” death of a Rochester man.

The dismembered body of the victim, William Anthony “Tony” AULT, 21, whose home address is in the 1200 block of Elm Street, was found in a DeKalb County farm field Dec. 13.

Police have established that he was murdered on Sept. 26, said Officer Rick DINEHART of the information office of the state police post in Fort Wayne.

A tip led officers to the scene, Dinehart said.

On Fridaty, DeKalb Circuit Court in Auburn unsealed court papers that were filed on Dec. 30 in which two men were charged in connection with the death.

The papers had been held secret while police tried to find other suspects in the case, Dinehart said.

DeKalb County Prosecutor, Monte BROWN, said he would seek the death penalty against Jimmie Lee PENICK, 24, Shelbyville. Also charged, with conspiracy to commit murder, was Mark Edward GOODWIN, 20, Indianapolis.

Penick is held without bond.

State police said that Penick, Goodwin, Ault and several other persons were in Auburn working for an amusement company at the DeKalb County Fall Free Fair when the murder took place.

The suspects took Ault to the farm field and “killed him as part of a satanic ritual,” police said. However, officers said this morning that further investigation has led them to believe that the motives for killing Ault were “other than the occult.”

Police said they learned of the murdern when Mark Edward GOODWIN’s father, William GOODWIN, told them by telephone on Dec. 12 that his son had witnessed the murder of a man in DeKalb County as part of a satanic sacrifice.

Dinehart said that police believe the other suspects no longer are in northeastern Indiana.

Auburn is about 27 miles north of Fort Wayne, just off Interstate 69.

Tuesday, January 7, 1992

Hyburnis E. Jentzen

April 10, 1903 = Jan. 6, 1992

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, for Hyburnis Elizabeth FUNK JENTZEN, 88, Chicago.

The Rev. Robert LOUGHEED will officiate and burial will be in the Athens Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday.

Mrs. Jentzen died at 4:21 a.m. Monday at Lakeland Nursing Center, Chicago. She was born in Fulton County to Cary H. and Bessie E. DALTON FUNK, and moved to Chicago from Akron about 60 years ago. She was married to Edward C. JENTZEN, who died Nov. 24, 1955.

Surviving are her step-mother, Lucile FUNK, Fulton; six half-sisters, Elma SWIHART and Isabelle KAMP, both of Akron; Martha SCHULTZ and Rose HABBAGER, both of Texas; Helen Sue QUINTANILLA, Wabash, and Judith Ann SHOCKEY, Twelve Mile, and four half-brothers, Arthur W. FUNK, Fulton, and James H. FUNK, Robert E. FUNK and Hugh M. FUNK, all of Rochester.

Devane Felts

June 30, 1902 - Jan. 4, 1992

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, for Devane “Babe” FELTS, 89, Rt. 2, Rochester.

The Rev. John RAMSEY will officiate and burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today. Masonic ervices will be at 7 p.m. and Odd Fellows services will be at 7:30 p.m. tonight. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church.

Mr. Felts died at 6:52 p.m. Saturday at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. He had been ill for several months. He was born in Rochester to Charles L. and Catherine VanMETER FELTS. He was a lifetime area resident until moving to the retirement community on Aug. 12. On Nov. 24, 1927 in Rochester he married Wilma L. KOCHENDERFER, who surives. He was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Odd Fellows Lodge, the First Presbyterian Church and was a past patron of the Eastern Star, all of Rochester; the Scottish Rite of South Bend, and the Mizpah Shrine of Fort Wayne.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Susan A. WILLIAMS, San Diego, Calif.; a son, H. Kenneth [FELTS], San Diego; five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were two brothers, Howard [FELTS], in 1972, and Dale [FELTS], in 1974.

Wednesday, January 8, 1992

Charles W. Reser

Nov. 22, 1923 - Jan. 7, 1992

Charles W. RESER, 68, of 228 Pontiac St., died at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Veteran’s Hospital, Fort Wayne. He had been ill for one year.

He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., to James W. and Marie THORNTON RESER. He moved from Laurelton, N.Y., to Rochesrter in June 1951. On Dec. 1, 1946 in Elkton, Mc., he married Frances M. HOLZ, who survives. He was retired from and was the former owner of Reser Concrete Inc. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served in the European Theater. He was a member and past commander of the Rochester American Legion.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Gene (Janet) NOWICKI, South Bend; two sons, Brian [RESER], South Bend, and Kevin [RESER], Mishawaka; eleven grandchildren, and two sisters, Laurice WAGNER, Oceanside, N.Y., and Carol RESER, Long Island, N.Y. Preceding in death were a daughter, Diane CHAFFART, in 1983, and a brother, James [RESER].

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with Pastor James KREFT officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery with military rites and graveside services by the American legion. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and after 9 a.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Cancer Fund or Home Health Care.

Gretchen L. Leininger

Gretchen L. LEININGER, 91, a resident of the Indiana Masonic Home in Franklin who formerly lived in Akron, died at 12:30 a.m. today at Johnson Memorial Hospital, Franklin.

Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Rose B. Sheane

Aug. 8, 1905 - Jan. 7, 1992

Rose B. SHEANE, 86, who lived the past year with her daughter, Alice PLANTZ, Rt. 1, Kewanna, died at 11 p.m. Tuesday at the Rochester Nursing Home, where she had been a resident since Dec. 21. She was formerly of 1416 Jefferson St.

She was born near Monterey to Elwood and Mary TAYLOR COPELAND, and moved here from Chicago 25 years ago. On Jan. 21, 1925 in Crown Point she married Frederick H. SHEANE, who died Oct. 12, 1970. She had been employed by the Continental Bank in Chicago and also was a practical nurse. She was a member of the Rochester Trinity United Methodist Church, the Morning Glory Circle of the church and AARP.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Alice) PLANTZ, Rt. 1, Kewanna, and Mrs. Richard (Muriel) VERHAEGHE, Ellenton, Fla.; seven grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Emma NORMAN, Monterey, and Madeline GILCHRIST, Winamac. Preceding in death were seven sisters and three brothers.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Fuster & Good Funeral home, Rochester, with the Rev. Carl RICKS officiating. Burial will be in the Lake Bruce Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and after 1 p.m. Friday.

Thursday, January 9, 1992

Gretchen L. Leininger

Nov. 18, 1900 - Jan. 8, 1992

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, for Gretchen L. LEININGER, 91, Indiana Masonic Home, Franklin.

The Rev. Merlyn COX will officiate and burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-5 and 6-8 p.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund.

Mrs. Leininger died at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday in Johnson Memorial Hospital, Franklin. She was formerly of Akron. She was born in Winamac to Carl and Elma WINES PASCHALL. On Nov. 23, 1922 in Rochester she married Ralph LEININGER, who died Feb. 24, 1974. She was a member of the Akron United Methodist Church and the Eastern Star.

Surviving are a son, Byron [LEININGER], Akron; four grandchildren, Ann DIETRICH, Mary Beth WALLACE, Todd LEININGER and Greg LEININGER, and two great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were a son, Robert [LEININGER], and a grandson, Scott [LEININGER].

Corey A. Smith

May 29, 1970 - Jan. 7, 1992

Corey A. SMITH, 21, Rt. 1, Box 144, Mentone, (Palestine), died unexpectedly of natural causes at 6:29 p.m. Tuesday in the emergency room at Kosciusko Community Hospital.

He was born in Rochester and was a lifetime area resident. His parents are Dave and Diane McCLONE O’BRIEN. He worked for Lawnrangers of Warsaw. He was a 1989 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School, where he played on the football team.

Surviving are his parents, Dave and Diane O’BRIEN, Rt. 1, Mentone; a brother, Kegan O’BRIEN, at home; two sisters, Lindsay and Ashley O’BRIEN, both at home; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob McCLONE, Mentone, and Mary Belle SELLERS, Palestine, and the paternal grandfather, James O’BRIEN, Silver Lake.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Revs. Don POYSER and Doug JOHNS officiating. Burial wil be in the Palestine Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Friday.

Neva L. Stackhouse

Feb. 5, 1919 - Jan. 9, 1992

Neva Lorene STACKHOUSE, 72, Hoffman Lake, Warsaw, died at 8:32 p.m. Wednesday at her home, following a lengthy illness.

She was born in Fulton County to Russell and Jesse LANDIS PAXTON. She had lived at Hoffman Lake for 12 years. On Nov. 11, 1939 she married Wilbur J. STACKHOUSE, who survives. She was a member of the Country Church of Bourbon and was especialy interested in missions.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Marie) LEMLER, Bourvbon, and Joy CHENOWETH, Columbia City; a son, James [STACKHOUSE], Peru; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Fred (Charlotte) KEESEY and Mrs. Ralph (Edna) CURTIS, both of Rochester; Mrs. Gail (Freda) GEIGER, Greenwood, and Bonnie GERBER, North Manchester, and four brothers, James PAXTON, Silver Lake, and Edward PAXTON, Earl “Bud” PAXTON, and Larry PAXTON, all of Rochester. Preceding in death was a brother, Harold [PAXTON].

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Country Church of Bourbon with the Revs. David GOULD and Robert KLATT officiating. Burial will be in the Stony Point Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Friday at the Deaton Funeral Home, Bourbon, and after 10 a.m. Saurday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Country Church Missions Programs.

Neva M. Sink

Jan. 8, 1896 - Jan. 9, 1992

Neva Marie SINK, 96, formerly of Galveston, died at 8:20 a.m. today at Chase Convalescent Center.

She was born in Young America to Charley M. and Catherine F. SPRINKLE HYMAN. She was a former Fulton resident. On Sept. 10, 1913 in Young America she married Wayne BECK, who preceded in death. In 1953 she married Lee ASHBY, who preceded in death. In 1971 she married Russell SINK, who preceded in death. She was a member of the Center United Methodist Church, the Deer Creek Township E.H. Club and the Young America Pythian Sisters.

Surviving are three daughters, Jeanne GARDNER, Camden; Phyllis SIMPSON, Galveston, and Jane Marie BELL, Logansport; a son, Clive Hyman BECK, Camden; two step-sons, Robert ASHBY, Bringhurst and William ASHBY, Logansport; twelve grandchildren; twenty-eight great-grandchildren; four great-reat-grandchildren, and several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were a daugher, a great-grandson, two brothers and a step-daughter.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Center United Methodist Church with the Rev. David L. ABEL officiating. Burial will be in the EUB Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Friday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, and after 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Center United Methodist Church.

Friday, January 10, 1992

Robert C. Overmyer

Aug. 15, 1916 - Jan. 9, 1992

Robert C. OVERMYER, 75, Lucas St., died at 8 a.m. Thursday at his home following a lengthy ilness.

He was born in Rochester to Charles C. and Ruby E LOUGH OVERMYER. On Oct. 19, 1941 in Fort Wayne he married Katherine RILEY, who survives. He was self-employed and had formerly owned and operated Overmyer Produce Company in Rochester, from which he trtired in 1960. He was a member of the Rochester I.O.O.F. Lodge and the Trinity United Methodist Church.

Surviving with his wife are three sisters, Mrs. Lloyd (Florence) BEEHLER, Rochester; Henrietta GARVEY, South Bend, and Mrs. Herschel (Harriett) ROBERTS, Anaheim, Calif., and a brother, James B. OVERMYER, Punta Gorda, Fla.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Carl RICKS officiating. Burial wil be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Saturday; the Odd Fellows will conduct a 7:30 p.m. service. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Trinity United Methodist Church.

Catherine L. VanLue

Jan. 10, 1903 - Jan. 10, 1992

Catherine L. VanLUE, 89, of 1100 Jackson Blvd, died at 3:35 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Saturday, January 11, 1992

Catherine L. VanLue

Jan. 10, 1903 - Jan. 10, 1992

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, for Catherine L. VanLUE, 91, of 1100 Jackson Blvd.

The Rev. C. Allan HAZEN will officiate and burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Athens. Friends may call after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Mrs. VanLue died at 3:35 a.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospital following several months of illness.

She was born in Miami County to Ulysses and Rosalee GINN PERSONETT. She was a lifetime Fulton County resident. On Feb. 25, 1922 she married Ralph D. ROWE, who died Aug. 23, 1937. In 1938 she married Mark VanLUE, who died in 1963. She was a member of the Rocheter First Christian Church.

Surviving are three daghters, Jane WELLS, Syracuse; Mrs. Charles (Nancy) DENTON, San Bernardino, Calif., and Mrs. Don (Charlotte) JOHNSON, Elmhurst; fourteen grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were a daughter, Sandra WALGAMUTH, in April 1987; a son, George ROWE, in June 1933, and two brothers, Kenneth PERSONETT and Mur PERSONETT.

Monday, January 13, 1992

Maude Buckmaster

April 5, 1905 - Jan. 11, 1992

Maude BUCKMASTER, 86, of 1108 Madison St., died at 10:30 p.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital, where she had been a patient for 11 days.

She was born in Rochester to William and Elizabeth MANNING SANDERS, and had resided most of her life in this community. In 1922 she married Wayne H. COOK, who preceded in death. On Dec. 8, 1958 she married Willard BUCKMASTER, who died June 30, 1968. She was a former employee of the Torx Corporation and of the Rochester Nursing Home.

Surviving are a son, Joe W. [BUCKMASTER], San Jose, Calif.; three granddaughters, Cynthia GIBSON and Amanda MUSCOLO, both of San Jose, and Marcia BRONSON, Salem, Ore., and a great-grandson, Matthew MUSCOLO, San Jose. Preceding in death were two sisters, Bess ZIMMERMAN and Ruth BRYANT, and four brothers, Del, Vern, John and Marion [SANDERS].

Services will ve at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rocheter, with the Rev. C. Allan HAZEN officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Tuesday.

Roy W. Kestner

April 19, 1898 - Jan. 13, 1992

Former Rochester resident Roy W. KESTNER, 93, Sarasota, Fla., died at 4:10 a.m. today in Sarasota.

Services are tentatively set dor Satuday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Geraldine L. Prater

Feb. 2, 1940 - Jan. 10, 1992

Geraldine L. PRATER, 51, of 118 Main St., died at 9 p.m. Friday at Life Care Center.

She was born in Whitley County to Estel and Beulah SHRIVER ENGLE. She moved from Mentone to Rochester three years ago. She had formerly worked at Kralis Brothers in Mentone. She was a member of the Packerton Freewill Baptist Church.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Jessie (Theresa) OUSLEY, Akron; Juanita K. PRATER, Rochester; a son, Willard “Bucky” PRATER, Yellow Creek Lake; six grandchildren; her mother, Beulah ENGLE, Akron, and two sisters, Mrs. Ben (Louise) MEADE, Palestine, and Mrs. Kenneth (Shirley) GOBLE, Silver Lake. Preceding in death were a son and three grandchidren.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Chad BURKHART officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. today.

Tuesday, January 14, 1992

Janet S. Simmons

Nov. 7, 1934 - Jan. 13, 1992

Janet Sue SIMMONS, 57, of 2803 Barrett Road, died at 7:50 a.m. today at Life Care Center.

She was born in Hartford City to Herbert S. and Helen C. BRECOUNT FRAHM. On June 27, 1953 in Hartford City she married Kenneth L. SIMMONS, who survives. She moved from Blackford County to Rochester in 1989. She was a former member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Hartford City and the Grace Lutheran Church in Gas City.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Tricia) TATE, Indianapolis, and Mrs. Eric (Cristy) VanHORN, Hartford City; a son, Kevin L. [SIMMONS], Chicago; three grandchildren; three sisters, Jean FRAHM, North Manchester; Joyce MUSSELMAN, Hartford City, and Billie WALTON, Salenis, Calif., and a brother, Charles FRAHM, Tucson, Ariz. Preceding in death were three brothers, Dick, Robert and Herbert FRAHM.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Keplinger Funeral Home, 500 N. High St., Hartford City, with the Rev. Paul BORG officiating. Burial will be in the Hartford Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-5 and 6-9 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1458 North 100 E, Hartford City, IN 47348. Local arrangements are handled by Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Billie Barlow

Billie BARLOW, 72, Winamac, died at 12:37 a.m. today at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

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

Wednesday, January 15, 1992

Benjamin P. Faught

July 17, 1975 - Jan. 14, 1992

A 16-year-old Akron youth died Tuesday afternoon in an automobile-truck accident on Indiana 14.

Police said Benjamin FAUGHT, 16, Akron, died as a result of injuries sustained in the accident, which was reported to police at 4:37 p.m. Tuesday. They said the westbound Faught was passing another vehicle on Indiana 14, about 3 1/2 miles west of Akron, when he lost control and was struck broadside by an oncoming semi-truck. Faught was thrown out of the vehicle, police reported.

Fulton County deputy coroner Ed WENRICK said Faught died immediately from massive internal injuries.

The driver o the semi, Robert FLEISCHER, 45, Huntertown, was not injured.

Faught was Fulton County’s first traffic fatality of 1992.

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Benjamin P. FAUGHT, 16, of 408 E. Walnut St., Akron, was dead on arrival at 4:55 p.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital of injuries sustained in a traffic accident on Indiana 14 at County Road 800 East.

He was born in Logansport to Richard L. and Candace CONVERSE FAUGHT. He moved from Rochester to Akron 15 years ago. He worked at the Streamliner Junction Rstaurant and was a sophomore at Tippecanoe Valley High School. He was a member of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of North Manchester and its youth group.

Surviving are his parents, Richard and Candace FAUGHT, Akron; two sisters, Mrs. Kevin (Cathryn) OGLE, Rochester, and Becky FAUGHT, at home the paternal grandparents, Leon ands Madelyn FAUGHT, Akron, and aunts, uncles, nieces, cousins, and his extended family. Preceding in death were the maternal grandparents, Albert and Mary CONVERSE.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, with Pastor Paul BORG officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday and after 9 a.m. Friday.

Mary K. Bower

May 21, 1925 - Jan. 14, 1992

Mary K. BOWER, 66, Warsaw, died at 12:20 a.m. Tuesday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

She was born in Fulton County to Artie and Emma WALTERS. She lived most of her life in Warsaw. On Jan. 26, 1945 she married Lawrence BOWER.

Surviving are two sons, Keith [BOWER], Columbia City, and Charles [BOWER], Dunlap; two granddaughters, three sisters, Pearl KEPLINGER, Pierceton; Mrs. Hubert (Bertha) DAVIS, Rochester, and Donna Jean MARTIN, address unknown. Preceding in death were a daughter, Penny [BOWER], and two brothers.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, with the Rev. Lester YOUNG officiating. Burial will be in the Nichols Cemetery, Mentone. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m today.

Roy Kestner

April 19, 1898 - Jan. 13, 1992

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, for Roy W. KESTNER, 93, Sarasota, Fla.

The Rev. Jack HARTMAN will officiate and burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Saturday.

Mr. Kestner died at 4:10 a.m. Monday in Sarasota. He was born in Fulton County to Albertus and Ida THOMPSON KESTNER. On March 4, 1924 in St. Joseph, Mich., he married Florence Lenore MULLICAN, who died Dec. 7, 1968. He was retired as an electrician for the Studebaker Corporation in South Bend. He was a member of the United Auto Workers.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Rosemary) KAUFFMAN, Sarasota, and Mrs. Earl (Genevieve) THURSTON, Warsaw; two sons, Malcolm [KESTNER], Englewood, Fla., and Charles [KESTNER], Lake Worth, Fla.; ten grandchildren, and seventeen great-grandchildren.

Billie J. Barlow

Dec. 25, 1919 - Jan. 14, 1992

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, for Bilie J. BARLOW, 72, Rt. 1, Winamac.

The Rev. Danny HONEYCUTT will officiate and burial will be in the Winamac Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-7 p.m. today.

Mr. Barlow died at 12:37 a.m. Tuesday in Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac. He was born in McElroy, Tenn., to Dewitt C. and Ollie SPARKS BARLOW. On April 12, 1974 he married Betty A. HILT NAPIER, who survives. He was a retired cab driver for the City Cab Company of the House of Preyer Church in Akron.

Surviving with his wife are two daughrers, Emma SMITH, Winamac, and Thelma LOCKRIDGE, Kewanna; two sons, Floyd LOCKRIDGE, Rochester, and Charles LOCKRIDGE,Vincennes; seven grandchildren; a sister, Fannie DENTON, Doyle, Tenn., and two brothers, James and George BARLOW, both of Doyle Preceding in death were a grandchild and a brother.

Robert V. Teeter

Nov. 18, 1922 - Jan. 14, 1992

Robert V. TEETER, 69, of 2323 Water View Drive, died at 10:35 a.m. Tuesday at Community Hospital, Indianaolis. He had been in failing health for a year.

He was born in Fulton County to Vincent and Anna Fern SIBERT TEETER. On Nov. 15, 1942 at Silver Lake he married Lois M. GEARHART, who died Oct. 26, 1991. He was retired from Inland Steel, East Chicago, and also had worked as a guard for Reese Security. He was a member of the Scottish Rite of South Bend, the Eastern Star and the Rochester Masonic Lodge, of which he had served as secretary.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Walter (Donna) KOEBCKE, and Mrs. Gregory (Judy) COLLINS, both of Kewanna; two sons, William [TEETER], Madison, Wis., and James [TEETER], Bluffton; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Kenneth (Dorothy) SCHERER, Coloma, Mich., and Mrs. Loy (Ruth) FISHER, Hartford, Mich. Preceding in death was a brother, Raymond [TEETER].

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester, with Pastor Lowell BURRUS officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Thursday. Masonic services will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Lloyd W. Clevenger

May 13, 1909 - Jan. 15, 1992

Lloyd W. CLEVENGER, 82, of 1205 Jackson Blvd., (formerly of Schoolview Addition) died at 1:06 a.m. today shortly after arrival at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Arthur, Ill., to Fannie SOMMERS. He moved here from Howard County in 1953. On Jan. 10, 1931 in Greentown he married Neva B. McQUISTON, who survives. He was a retired farmer.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Roger (Janet Sue) GRAHAM, Westfield, and Mrs. Ed (Wanita Carol) SRIVER, Rochester; a son, James [CLEVENGER], Rochester ten grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Russell (Okla) KAUFMAN, Urbana, and three brothers, Clyde SOMMERS, McGrawsville; Everett SOMMERS, Lagro, and Ernest SOMMERS, Kokomo. Preceding in death was a grandson.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, with the Rev. Brian TAMMANY officiating. Burial wil be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday and after 9 a.m. Friday.

Thursday, January 16, 1992

[no obits]

Friday, January 17, 1992

Erma M. O’Dell

Nov. 10, 1915 - Jan. 15, 1992

Erma Mae O’DELL, 76, Four Seasons Mobile Home Estates, died at 3:52 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital, Plymouth, where she had been a patient for three days.

She was born in Fulton County to Clayton and Luella ALDERFER FLETCHER. She lived in Fulton County most of her life, except for 14 years in Mishawaka. On Jan. 6, 1934 near Culver she married Donald “Butch” O’DELL, who died Jan. 5, 1971. She retired in 1975 from Hart Schaffner & Marx. She was a graduate of the former Richland Center High School, and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, the Ladies of the Moose, and the American Legion Auxiliary.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Gene (Patty) ROWE, Argos; three sons, Darrell and Wade [O’DELL], both of Argos, and Gary [O’DELL], Mishawaka fifteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Edward (June) POLLEY, Rochester. Preceding in death were three grown sisters, Ruth DURKES, Evadeen DAVIS and Lucille REDINGER, and an infant sister.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at 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 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today and after 10 a.m. Saturday.

Julia H. Fagan

May 29, 1904 - Jan. 16, 1992

Julia H. FAGAN, 87, Star City, died at 4:25 a.m. Thursday at Life Care Center.

She was born in Star City to John C and Bertha REED PHILLIPS. She lived all her life in Pulasi County. On Jan. 2, 1948 in Logansport she married William S. FAGAN, who died May 7, 1983. She was a retired school teacher, having taught in Star City, Headlee, and for the Winamac School Corporation. She was a member of the Star City United Methodist Church, Pulaski County Teachers Association, Indiana Retired Teachers Association, Beta Club, Book Club, DAR, Colonial Dames, American Legion Auxiliary and Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She was a former part-owner of the Star City Elevator. She was a graduate of the Blakers School and attended Columbia and Ball State universities.

Surviving are nieces and nephews including Maurine SMITH of Rochester. Preceding in death were three sisters and five brothers.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Star City United Methodist Church with Pastor Scott MOSS officiating. Burial will be in the Star City I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call after noon Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Pulaski County Library or to the church.

Mark D. Mitchell Jr.

April 25, 1917 - Jan. 15, 1992

Mark Dee MITCHELL Jr., 74, Atwood, a winter resident of Ft. Pierce, Fla., died Wednesday of a massive heart attack in Ft. Pierce.

He was a native of Huntington. He retired in 1979 as president of the First National Bank of Wabash. He was a Navy veteran of World War I, and a member of the Otterbein United Methodist Church and the American Legion, VFW, Masonic Lodge, Shrine Club and Scottish Rite, all of Wabash.

Surviving are his wife, Mary Louise RUYLE MITCHELL; two sons, Richard A. [MITCHELL], Rochester, and Bill L. [MITCHELL], Peru; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and a brother, Henry MITCHELL, Leesvburg.

Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at the Otterbein United Methodist Church, Atwood, with Pastor Doug DAVIES officiating. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the First United Methodist Church in Wabash. The Haisley-Hobbs Funeral Home, Ft. Pierce, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may e made to the American Heart Association or a church of one’s choice through Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Saturday, January 18, 1992

Beatrice Chapman

Mrs. William (Beatrice) CHAPMAN, 75, of 20170 S. Elm Road, Argos, died at 3:55 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Fred A. Westwood

Jan. 15, 1903 - Jan. 18, 1992

Longtime Rochester barber Fred A. WESTWOOD, 88, of 408 Ohio St., died at 3:25 a.m. today at Life Care Center, Rochester, where he had been a patient since Dec. 27.

He was born Jan. 15, 1903 in Fulton County to James and Tressa BLOOM WESTWOOD, and had lived all his life in this community. On June 30, 1926 he married Ruth S. SHUMAN in Rochester. She died May 26, 1990. Mr. Westwood had owned and operated the Westwood Barber Shop at 112 E. Eighth St., since 1923. He was a member of the Rochester I.O.O.F., the Izaak Walton League of Rochester and the Fulton County Coonhunters Association.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Karen) WINTERROWD, Rochester; a son, Randall WESTWOOD, Lakeland, Fla.; six grandchildren, Mrs. Richard (Julie) CAUDLE, Mrs. Andrew (Jennifer) ADAMS, Ms. Jody WINTERROWD and Jeff WINTERROWD, all of Rochester; Mrs. Lyle (Susan) FRANZEN, Tampa, Fla., and Mrs. Rich (Jill) SOWDER, Carmel; five great-grandchildren, and three great-great-granchildren. He was preceded in death by five sisters, Flora MADARY, Edith YARTER, Nellie WAGONER, Mollie COLEMAN and Ruth WOOD, and four brothers, Benjamin, Thomas, John and Robert [WESTWOOD].

Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Carl RICKS officiating. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Sunday and after 9 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church.

Robert W. Troutman

Aug. 9, 1919 - Jan. 17, 1992

Robert W. TROUTMAN, 72, Rt. 2, Kewanna, died Friday at Memorial Hospital, Logansport.

He was born Aug. 9, 1919 in Kewanna to Olvyn and Mabel GARMAN TROUTMAN. On Aug. 22, 1943 he married Irene M. BOTHWELL in Kewanna. She survives. Mr. Troutman was a 1937 graduate of Kewanna High School and a graduate of Purdue University. He was a retired farmer, and was a member of the Kewanna Church of Christ and the Logansport Iron Horseman Barber Shop Chorus, was the chairman of the Mill Creek Conservancy District of Fulton County, commander of the Kewanna American Legion, chairman of the Kewanna I.O.O.F.-Citizens Cemetery Association and a veteran of the World War II Army Air Corps.

Surviving with his wife are four sons, Kenneth [TROUTMAN], Logansport; Keith [TROUTMAN], Cicero; Gary [TROUTMAN], Kewanna, and Philip [TROUTMAN], Quinton, Va.; a brother, Donald W. [TROUTMAN], Kewanna; a sister, Phylis BUSKIRK, Logansport, and nine grandchildren.

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

Jeanne M. Bird

Feb. 27, 1901 - Jan. 17, 1992

Jeanne M. BIRD, 90, Leiters Ford, died at 8:35 a.m. Friday at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, winamac.

She was born in Fulton County to John and Millie PHILLIPS FALL. A former Royal Center resident, she married John M. BIRD on March 21, 1934; he died Feb. 15, 1964. She was a retired attendant at Logansport State Hospital. She was a member of the Royal Center Crooked Creek Christian Church and the Logansport VFW Auxiliary.

Surviving are two daughters, Eileen ROBBINS, Valparaiso, and Faithe CRULL, Leiters Ford; two sons, Ralph MOYER, Royal Center, and Dale MOYER, Logansport; twelve grandchildren, and several great grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were a sister and two brothers.

Services will be at 1 p.m. today at the Royal Center Cemetery. The Rev. Doug BARBER will officiate. There is no visitation. Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, was in charge of arrangements.

Richard G. Secor

June 25, 1916 - Jan. 16, 1992

Richard Glenwood SECOR, 75, Warsaw, died at 5:47 p.m. Thursday at Kosciusko Community Hospital.

He was born in Burket to Samuel D. and Treva M. TUCKER SECOR, and resided all his life in the Burket and Warsaw areas. On June 10, 1977 he married Lillian HARRIS. He was retired after 41 years as a heavy equipment operator for the Kosciusko County Highway Department.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Glenda) AUSBAUGH, Mays, and Mrs. Joseph (Barbara) WHITE, Warsaw; a son, Gary [SECOR], Lewisville; six grandchildren; four sisters, Margaret BABCOCK, Warsaw; Mrs. Howard (Maxine) YOUNG, Tucson, Ariz.; Doris COX, Warsaw, and Mrs. Gordon (Jacie) BENDER, Goshen, and three brothers, David [SECOR], Cascade, Md.; Charles [SECOR], Waynesboro, Pa., ad Gordon [SECOR], Leesburg.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Don POYSER officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery, Andrews. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday.

Monday, January 20, 1992

Robert W. Troutman

Aug. 9, 1919 - Jan. 17, 1992

Services were to be at 1:30 p.m. today in the Kewanna Church of Christ for Robert W. TROUTMAN, 72, Rt. 2, Kewanna.

The Revs. Tim ROHRBACHER and Ron PRILLIMAN were to officiate, and burial was to be in the Kewanna I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Mr. Troutman died at 9 p.m. Friday in Memorial Hospital, Logansport.

Brittany Ann Walsh

Dec. 22, 1990 - Jan. 17, 1992

Brittany Ann WALSH, 13 months, died at 11:45 a.m. Friday at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

Born in Rochester, she was the daughter of Thomas R. and Kristy K. CUNNINGHAM WALSH, Rt. 2, Kewanna.

Surviving with her parents, are a brother, Brian [WALSH], and a sister, Tabetha [WALSH], both at home; the maternal grandparents, Glen L. CUNNINGHAM Sr., Tampa, Fla., and Rebecca A. CUNNINGHAM, Leiters Ford; the paternal grandmother, Louise STEVENS, Hamlet; the maternal great-grandfather, John L. CUNNINGHAM Sr., Logansport, and the paternal great-grandmother, Lydia STIGAL, Hamlet.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with Father Frank KILCLINE officiating. Burial will be in St. Ann’s Cemetery, Kewanna. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. today.

Ralph W. Conaway

Nov. 8, 1910 - Jan. 18, 1992

Ralph W. CONAWAY, 81, Michigan City, died at 10:15 p.m. Saturday at his home.

He was born in Rochester to George E. and Hazel McCLURE CONAWAY. On April 24, 1938 in Rochester he married Dola TAYLOR, who surives. He retired after 40 years as a clerk for the Norfolk & Western Railroad. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, where he had been an usher and trustee. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite of South Bend, the Orak Shrine Temple, the Orak Oriental Band and the Elks Lodge. He was a former advisor of the Rainbow Girls and was active in church youth groups.

Surviving are a daughter, Kay HINSHAW, Indianapolis; a son, Phillip [CONAWAY], LaPorte, and five grandchildren. Preceding in death was a brother, Joseph [CONAWAY].

Services will be at 11 a.m. CST Wednesday (noon EST) at the First United Methodist church, seventh and Pine streets, Michigan City, with the Rev. Phil EMERSON officiating. Burial will be in the Chapel of Chimes Mausoleum, Swan Lake Memorial Gardens, Michigan City. Friends may call from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. CST (3-6 and -8-10 p.m. EST) Tuesday at the Root Funeral Home, 312 E. Seventh St, Michigan City, and after 10 a.m CST (11 a.m. EST) Wednesday at the church. There will be a Masonic Memorial service at 7:30 p.m. CST (8:30 p.m. EST) Tuesday in the Root Chapel. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, the Shriner’s Crippled Childrens Hospital or the Visiting Nurses Association of LaPorte County.

Beatrice A. Chapman

May 2, 1916 - Jan. 18, 1982

Beatrice A. CHAPMAN, 75, of 20170 S. Elm Road, Tippecanoe, died at 2:30 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital, where she had been a patient for two weeks.

She was born near Inwood in Marshall County to William and Cora PARKS STEPHENSON. On Dec. 28, 1935 near Inwood she married William J. CHAPMAN, who survives. She was a member of the Walnut Church of the Brethren.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Mrs. Larry (Ruth E.) SWIHART, Tippecanoe; two sons, Lowell E. [CHAPMAN], Nappanee, and Harold D. [CHAPMAN], Huston, Texas; six grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; a brother, Paul STEPHENSON, Argos, and nieces and nephews. Perceding in death were a grandson, Keith SWIHART, in 1988, and a brother, Arthur [STEPHENSON].

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Walnut Church of the Brethren with Pastor Wilbur FISCHER and the Rev. Ammon WENGER officiating. Burial will be in the Walnut Church of the Brethren Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Tippecanoe or Argos EMS.

Elizabeth Stephenson

Nov. 17, 1903 - Jan. 18, 1992

Elizabeth STEPHENSON, 88, of 106 S. Maple St., Argos, died at 6:15 p.m. Saturday at her home. She had been in failing health for three months.

She was born in Argos to John W. and Harriett STEVENS DRAKE. She lived most of her life in the Argos community. She spent the last 22 winters in Lehigh Acres, Fla. On June 28, 1928 in Argos she married Madison F. STEPHENSON, who survives. She was a retired Latin and English teacher and had taught in the Culver and Argos schools. She was a member of the Argos United Methodist Church. She graduated from Argos High School in 1921 and from Indiana University in 1925. She was a member of the Indiana State Teachers Association, the DAR, the Eastern Star, the Argos Progress Club, the American Association of University Women and the Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Betty) KNOTH, San Diego, Calif.; a son, John M. [STEPHENSON], Granger; seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Donald LACEY officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 1 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the Argos United Methodist Church.

D. Hugh Wildermuth

June 6, 1912 - Jan. 18, 1992

Former Akron resident D. Hugh WILDERMUTH, 79, Rt. 1, Mulberry, died at 7:45 p.m. Saturday at Home Hospital, Lafayette, following six weeks of illness.

He was born in Fulton County to Solomon Ray and Iona Rae BLACKETOR WILDERMUTH. He moved from Akron to Mulberry in 1990. On May 20, 1936 in Akron he married Annetta MARSH, who survives. He had been a farmer and had worked through Purdue University for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. He had also been a tax preparer for 15 years. He had been a member of the Akron Church of God and the Akron Lions Club, and was a member of the Mulberry Trinity United Church of Christ and the Mulberry Community Club. A 1930 graduate of Akron High School, he had attended Taylor and Purdue Universities.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mr. Keith (Wanda) SMITH, Frankfort; Anne McKIMMY, Portage, Mich., and Mrs. Charles (Virginia) BATES, Franklin, W Va.; seven grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a sister, Mrs. William (Edith) DRISCOLL, Dublin, Ohio, and a brother, Joseph WILDERMUTH, Akron. Preceding in death were a son and a brother.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Akron Church of God with Dr. Charles JENNINGS and pastors James MALBONE and Matthew WILLIAMS officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, and after 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Akron Church of God or the Mulberry Trinity United Church of Christ.

Mabel Cook

Dec. 19, 1907 - Jan. 19, 1992

Mabel COOK, 84, formerly of Twelve Mile, died at 9 a.m. Sunday at Miller’s Marry Manor, Peru.

She was born in Adams Township of Miami County to Joseph R. and Mirttie WOODHOUSE MURDEN. On Sept. 23, 1944 she married Chauncie COOK, who died Aug. 17, 1958. She retired in 1968 from the Olin Corporation, Peru. She was a member of the Twelve Mile United Methodist Church.

Surviving are three daughters, Icel HULTZER, Logansport, and Ines NICODEMUS and Nine GLOVER, both of International Falls, Minn., and two nieces, Alta STUBER, Michigan City, and Lois HATHAWAY, Tampa, Fla. Preceding in death were a step-son, a step-daughter, and three brothers, Marion, Lyman and Ralph MURDEN.

Services will be at 2 p.m Wednesday at McCain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Mark METZ officiating. Burial will be in the Bethlehem Cemetery, Twelve Mile. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday.

Catherine M. Carr

Word has been received of the Jan. 11 death of Catherine M. CARR, 72, Burbank, Calif.

Services were Jan. 14, at Eckerman-Heisman Funeral Service Chapel, Burbank. Burial was in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, Calif.

Mrs. Carr was born in Rochester, and had lived the past 34 years in Burbank. She was married to George W. CARR, who survives. She was a past-president of the Women’s Auxiliary of South Bend, and a member of the Michiana Garrison of the Army-Navy Union of South Bend and the First United Methodist Church of Burbank.

Surviving with her husband are four daughters, Shirley LETTENMAIER, Ontario, Calif.; Ginger DORMAN, Bakersfield, Calif.; Teyrl WOOLEY, Lancaster, Calif., and Pamela BAMMEL, Pleasanton, Calif.; fourteen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; her mother, Clara KEESEY, Burbank; two brothers, Charles KEESEY, Paramount, Calif., and Deverl KEESEY, LaHabra Heights, Calif.

Carl M. Herrold

Sept. 6, 1909 - Jan. 20, 1992

Carl M. HERROLD, 82, Rt. 2, Kewanna, died at 5:55 a.m. today at Miller’s Merry Manor, Logansport.

He was born in Grass Creek to John W. and Pearl F. MILLER HERROLD. On Sept. 7, 1930 he married Olive APT, who survives. He had been a life-long dairy farmer in Grass Creek before his retirement. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Grass Creek, a 50-year member of the Rochester Masonic Lodge, was a past-master of the former Kewanna Lodge, a charter member of the Grass Creek Lions Club, and a member of the South Bend and Fort Wayne Scottish Rites. He was a former Wayne Township trustee and Fulton County commissioner and a former Grass Creek Cemetery trustee. He attended the first agriculture winter course at Purdue University. He was a 1927 graduate of Grass Creek High School.

Surviving with the wife are two sons, Bob and J.C. [HERROLD], both of Rt. 2, Kewanna; seven grandchildren, and eighteen great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 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 from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, where there will be a 7 p.m. Masonic service, and after 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation.

Tuesday, January 21, 1992

[no obits]

Wednesday, January 22, 1992

Elmer I. Davis

Nov. 22, 1911 - Jan. 21, 1992

Elmer I. DAVIS, 80, of 5093 Bullard St., North Court, Fla., died at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at his home. He moved from the Nyona Lake area to Florida 15 years ago.

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

Thursday, January 23, 1992

Phillip J. Ellis

Warsaw, Ind. (AP) - A man accused of shooting a woman three times at her home near Warsaw has died of a self-inflicted wound, authorities said.

Phillip Joe ELLIS, 29, of Akron, Ind., died at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday at Parkview Memorial Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Rose M. COTTON, 22, was in serious condition at Parkview with a bullet wound to her right temple and two to her neck.

Ellis was a friend whom Cotton had met while both worked in Rochester, said Kosciusko County Sheriff C. Alan ROVENSTINE.

“He probably had an obscession. I can’t say it was reciprocated,” Rovenstine said.

Ellis fled Cotton’s home Tuesday after shooting her and later led police on a chase in Fulton County before driving into a ditch and shooting himself in the temple, officials said.

Allen County Coroner Phillip E. O’SHAUGHNESSY ruled Ellis’ death a suicide.

Carmen P. Colbert

May 29, 1907 - Jan. 21, 1992

Carmen P. COLBERT, 84, Roann, died at 8:48 p.m. Tuesday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, following a short illness.

She was born in Roann to Charles and Edith WEBER POTTENGER and lived all her life there. In 1941 in Boston, Mass., she married William R. COLBERT, who died May 18, 1970. She was the owner/operator of Carmen Colbert Antiques in Roann and a dealer in art glass and fine art antiques. She was a member of the Roann First Brethren Church.

Surviving are a son, Charles KRISHER, Roann, and seven grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Home, Roann, with the Rev. Paul HOREIN officiating. Burial will be in the Roann Community Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday.

Cleo L. Eber

Dec. 3, 1902 - Jan. 23, 1992

Cleo L. EBER, 89, of 304 Westwood Lane, died at 1:20 a.m. this morning at Chase Center, Logansport. She had been seriously ill since Jan. 4.

She was born in Liberty Township to Alfred and Sadie SPOT SHOWLEY. She was a lifetime resident of Fulton County. On March 9, 1921 in Rochestr she married Vern G. EBER, who died Dec. 25, 1979. She was a member of the Fulton United Methodist Church, the Church Missionary group and the Mt. Olive Community Club.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ralph (Pauline) DePOY, Rt. 6, Rochester, and Mrs. Devon (Mary) ENGLE, Rochester; six grandchildren twelve great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Eldonna WILSON, Fulton, and a brother, Harold SHOWLEY, San Diego, Calif. Preceding in death were a grandchild, three sisters and three brothers.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, with the Rev. James THURSTON officiating. Burial will be in the Salem Cemetery, northwest of Fulton. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m Saturday. Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund.

Fabian Susits Jr.

Jan. 2, 1916 - Jan. 22, 1992

Fabian SUSITS Jr., 76, of 15156 14th Road, Argos, died at 12:16 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend, where he had been a patient for seven days.

He was born in South Bend to Fabian and Mary RADICH SUSITS Sr. He moved from South Bend to Argos in 1934. On Aug. 31, 1940 in South Bend he married Kathleen LYVERS, who survives. He retired in 1976 as a machinist for Dodge Manufacturing Corporation, Mishawaka. He was a member of the St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Plymouth.

Surviving are a daughter, Kathleen J. SUSITS, at home; two sons, William L. SUSITS, Robertsdale, Ala., and Fabian SUSITS III, Plymouth; three granddaughters, Deanne and Ashley A. SUSITS, Robertsdale, and Jennifer NULL, Elkhart, and two sisters, Agnes MICINSKI, Mishawaka, and Helen LOVEJOY, Grafton, Wis. Preceding in death was a sister, Mary VanDURMEN.

Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Plymouth, with Father VOOR officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetey, Argos. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, where the Rosary will be recitd at 4 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Marshall County Cancer Fund.

Rose E. Denny Snethen

April 14, 1903 - Jan. 22, 1992

Rose Ellen SNETHEN, 88, Rochester Nursing Home, died at 6:05 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital. She moved from her home at 1125 Franklin St. into the nursing home on Oct. 4, 1985.

She was born near Royal Center in Cass County. She moved from Logansport to Fulton County in 1939. Her first marriage was to Joseph DENNY, who died in 1964. Her second marriage was to Elmer SNETHEN, who died in 1969. She was a member of the VFW and American Legion ladies auxiliaries.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Edith) BRADY, Kewanna; a son, George M. DENNY, Peru; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, and a sister, Florene REMINSNIEDER, Logansport. Preceding in death were a son, Walter DENNY, and several sisters and brothers.

Private family services will be Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday.

Fred O. Tarter

Fred O. TARTER, 64, Rt. 1, Roann, died at 12:45 a.m. today at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis.

Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Friday, January 24, 1992

Zanna Cowan

Oct. 18, 1930 - Jan. 22, 1992

Zanna REDINGER COWAN, 61, Colorado Springs, Colo., died Wednesday in her home.

She was born in Rochester to Charles A. and Florence MATTHEWS REDINGER.

She is survived by her husband, Harlon COWAN, Colorado Springs; two sons, Marc MADARY, San Francisto and Monty MADARY, Grand Junction, Colo.; two sisters, Hilda McGOWAN and Gladys THOMAS, both of Rochester; two brothers, Wayne REDINGER and Lloyd REDINGER, both of Rochester, and nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were two sisters, Annabelle UTTER and Evedean AULT.

Services will be Monday at Evergreen Funeral Home, 1830 E. Fountain Blvd., Colorado Springs.

Fred Tarter

Jan. 26, 1927 - Jan. 23, 1992

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, for Fred O. TARTER, 64, Rt. 1, Roann. The American Legion and VFW will provide military rites at the home followig the service.

The Rev. Stan WEISS will officiate. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund.

Mr. Tarter died at 12:43 a.m. Thursday at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis, following a year of illness. He was born in Fall Bush, Ky., to Melvin and Lola TARTER. On Oct. 5, 1948 in Greenfield he married Francis “Pat” LEHMAN, who survives. He was a retired farmer and he also retired in June 1990 from Eaton Controls, North Manchester. He was a veteran of World War II.

Surviving with his wife are four daughters, Mrs. Randy (Sheila) RUNKLE, Macy; Sherry TARTER, Roann; Sandy SHIDLER, Macy, and Mrs. Richard (Shelly) FRY, Rochester; two sons, Fred C. [TARTER], Akron, and Edward [TARTER[, Macy; eleven grandchildren, and four sisters, Mrs. Ralph (Nina) PRETORIOUS, Logansport; Mrs. Russell (Jewell) HALL, Warrensburg, Mo.; Mrs. Clarence (Lorene) GARST, Somerset, and Mrs. Jim (Kathleen) RILEY, Greentown. Preceding in death were two brothers, Raymond and Eugene [TARTER].

Elmer I. Davis

Nov. 22, 1911 - Jan. 21, 1992

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for former Rochester resident Elmer I. DAVIS, 80, North Port, Fla.

The Rev. Jack HARTMAN will officiate and burial will be in the Plainview Cemetery, Macy. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and after noon Saturday.

Mr. Davis died at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at his home following an illness. He was born in Boswell to Doyil and Mary E. CAFFIS DAVIS. He moved from the Nyona Lake area to Florida fifteen years ago. On Nov. 2, 1944 in lafayette he married Lora DEATON, who survives. He was retired from farming and from Safway Steel Products. He was a member of the North Port Elks Lodge and the Peru Eagles Lodge.

Surviving with his wife, are two brothers-in-law, Earl DEATON, Macy, and Wally DEATON, Rochester, and nieces and nephews.

Fabian Susits Jr.

Jan. 2, 1916 - Jan. 22, 1992

Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Plymouth, for Fabian SUSITS Jr., 76, of 15156 14th Road, Argos.

Father VOOR will officiate and burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. today at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. Memorials may be made to the Marshal County Cancer Fund.

Mr. Susits died at 12:16 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend, where he had been a patient for seven days.

He was born in South Bend to Fabian and Mary RADICH SUSITS Sr. He moved from South Bend to Argos in 1934. On Aug. 31, 1940 in South Bend he married Kathleen LYVERS, who survives. He retired in 1976 as a machinist for Dodge Manufacturing Corporation, Mishawaka. He was a member of the St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Plymouth.

Surviving are a daughter, Kathleen J. SUSITS, at home; two sons, William L. SUSITS, Robertsdale, Ala., and Fabian SUSITS III, Plymouth; three granddaughters, Deanne and Ashley A. SUSITS, Robertsdale, and Jennifer NULL, Elkhart; two sisters, Agnes MICINSKI, Mishawaka, and Helen LOVEJOY, Grafton, Wis., and a brother, John SUSITS Sr., Argos. Preceding in death was a sister, Mary VanDURMEN.

Saturday, January 25, 1992

Clifford F. Daily

April 27, 1915 - Jan. 23, 1992

Clifford F. DAILY, Burbank, Ill., died at 8 p.m. Thursday in Christ Hospital, Oakland, Ill.

He was born in Peoria, Ill. He was a summer resident of Rt. 1, Claypool (Beaver Dam Lake). He was a self-employed contractor.

Surviving are his wife, June WOOD DAILY; four daughters, Jeanne BISH, Dixie KOHLER, Linda NOVAK and Carol JOHNSON, all of Illinois; three sons, Danny DWYER, Ronald DWYER and Dennis DAILY, all of Illinois; several grandchildren; a great-grandson; a sister, Elizabeth SEALY, Illinois; three brothers, Everett DAILY, George DAILY and Donald DAILY, all of Illinois, and nieces and nephews.

The body will be cremated. A memorial service will be conducted. Blake and Lamb Funeral Home, Cicero Ave., Oaklawn, Ill., is in charge of arrangements.

James Lord

Jan. 6, 1916 - Jan. 25, 1992

James LORD, 76, Bangor, Northern Ireland, died at 4 a.m. today in Bangor.

He was born Jan. 6, 1916 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, to John and Agnes LORD.

Surviving with his wife, Ann [LORD], are a daughter, Tracy LORD, Bangor; a sister, Flo GABLE, Rochester, and a brother, Lawrence LORD, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Preceding in death was a sister, Sadie McKIMM.

Monday, January 27, 1992

Irene Sayger

Sept. 13, 1913 - Jan. 26, 1992

Irene SAYGER, 78, Rt. 1, Akron (Athens), died at 5:10 a.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital. She had been seriously ill for three months.

She was born in Athens to Vernon and Versa OVERMYER MILLER. She resided all her life in this area. On June 12, 1943 in Anniston, Ala., she married Maurice SAYGER, who survives. She worked for many years as an aide in the office of Drs. Dean and Dick STINSON. During the mid-1930s she was a secretary in the Indiana State House. She was a graduate of Akron High School.

Surviving with her husband are a daughtter, Judith SAYGER, Akron; a son, Dr. Thomas SAYGER, Madison, Wis., and a sister, Irma ZOLMAN, Warsaw. Preceding in death were a son, Richard Lee SAYGER, in 1989; a sister, Esther NICODEMUS, and two infant brothers.

Services wil be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Jack HARTMAN officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m Tuesday and after 10 a.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to Home Health Care or American Cancer Society.

Nondus Eikenberry

Sept. 6, 1903 - Jan. 26, 1992

Nondus EIKENBERRY, 88, Rt. 3, Peru, died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Peru. She was born in Kosciusko County to Clifford G. and Goldie M. BARBER PEARSON. On April 28, 1934 she married Vernon G EIKENBERRY, who died May 12, 1961. She was an elementary school teacher, and had taught first grade at Fulton and in Kosciusko and Miami counties. She retired in 1973 from Macy school in Miami County. She was a member of the Mexico Church of the Brethren and the National, Indiana and Miami County Retired Teachers Associations.

Surviving are two daughters, Helen UNDERWOOD, North Manchester, and Jane DOEBEL, Niles, Mich.; a son, Stanley [EIKENBERRY], Peru; ten grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and a brother, Charles PEARSON, Rochester. Preceding in death was a brother.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Mexico Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Donald RITCHEY officiating. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery at Mexico. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at Eikenberry Funeral Home, Peru. Memorials may be made to the Mexico Church of the Brethren.

Phillip J. Ellis

Dec. 7, 1962 - Jan. 22, 1992

Private graveside services were conducted Saturday in the Nichols Cemetery, north of Akron, for Phillip Joseph ELLIS, 29, of 405 N. Center St., Akron. For memorial information, call Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, which was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Ellis died at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday in Parview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born in Rochester to Leroy M. and Donna Jean BRYANT ELLIS. He was an employee of Wal-Mart and a former employee of Big Wheel, both in Rocheser. He was a graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School.

Survivng are his mother, Donna ELLIS, Akron; two brothers, Steve [ELLIS, Kokomo, and Daniel [ELLIS], Carmel, and nieces and nephews. A brother, Tom [ELLIS] died in 1975.

Rev. George C. Brown

Jan. 15, 1930 - Jan. 25, 1992

The Rev. George C. BROWN, 62, Rt. 5, Rochester (Tiosa), died at 5:46 p.m. Saturday, shortly after arrival at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Perrysburg to Delbert and Evelyn BUNNELL BROWN. He moved from Peru to Tiosa three years ago. On Aug. 7, 1948 in Kokomo he married Susannah P. MITCHELL, who survives. He retired Jan. 1, 1989 from the Peru Postal Department after 30 years’ service as a letter carrier. For the past three years he was pastor of the First Brethren Church of Tiosa. In November 1977 he was ordained at the First Brethren Church in Denver, where he had been the pastor for two years. He had also served as interim pastor at the Milford First Church of the Brethren. For 10 years he was chaplain at the Miami County Jail. He graduated from Peru High School in 1948. He was a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Michael A. [BROWN], Kissimmee, Fla., and Jeffrey L. [BROWN], Peru; six grandchildren, Jeffrey S. BROWN and Teresa BROWN, both of Kissimmee; Kevin BROWN, Norfolk, Va.; Daniel BROWN, Pusan, South Korea, and David BROWN and Becky BROWN, both of Peru; two great-granddaughters, Teri BROWN, Norfolk, Va., and Michael BROWN, Kissimmee. Preceding in death were an infant daughter and two infant sons.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Tiosa First Brethren Church with the Revs. Phil MEDSGER and Jim THOMAS officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peru. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home and after noon Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the American Health Association.

C. Edward Hauser

June 25, 1916 - Jan. 27, 1992

Former Akron town marshal Charles Edward “Ed” HAUSER, 75, of 502 E. Rochester St., Akron, died at 3 p.m. today at his home following a brief illness.

He was born in Pulaski County to John H. and Mary Elizabeth TRAPP HAUSER. He moved from Fletchers Lake in Fulton County to Akron 45 years ago. On Jan. 3, 1942 in Logansport he married Lois Ruth MILLER, who survives. In 1982 he retired after 22 years as the Akron town marshal. He was also a retired farmer. He was a charter member of the Fulton County Fraternal Order of Police and a member of the Gilead Masonic Lodge. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II.

Survivig with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Betty Jo) LEEDY, Deedsville, and Anna Sue McGUIRE, Zionsville; five grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy HENDERSON, Fletchers Lake, and two brothers, Omer HAUSER, Fulton, and Francis HAUSER, Metea. Preceding in death were a sister, Mary [HAUSER], and a brother, Walter [HAUSER].

Services will e at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Lowell BURRIS officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday. The Gilead Masonic Lodge will conduct a memorial service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Cancer Fund.

Orville H. Aldridge

Nov. 18, 1898 - Jan. 26, 1992

Orville H. ALDRIDGE, 93, Rt. 4, Rochester, died at 8:30- a.m. Sunday at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital, Plymouth. He had een in failig health for six months.

He was born near Lexington, Ky., and had lived most of his life in Union and Aubbeenaubbee townships of Fulton County. His first marriage was to Elsie SHOWLEY, who preceded in death. On Aug. 16, 1959 in Kewanna he married Margaret SNELL NICHOLS, who surives. He was a retired farmer.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Robert [ALDRIDGE], Bushnell, Fla., and James [ALDRIDGE[, Ontario, Calif.; three step-daughters, Mrs. Frank (Shari) JACKSON, Wonder Lake, Ill; Mrs. Mike (Gloria) HARTZ, Valparaiso, and Mrs. Russell (Peggy) PARKER, Rutherfordton, N.C.; a step-son, Clayton NICHOLS, Eaton; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren, and a sister, Ada Mae GAMBOE, Brooklyn, Mich. Preceding in death were two step-granddaughers, a brother, Arnold ADAMS, and a step-sister, Retha BERRYMAN.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial will be in the Salem Cemetery, southwest of Rochester. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and after 2 p.m. Wednesday.

Albert D. Nickels

Sept. 26, 1919 - Jan. 26, 1992

Albert D. “Dee Dee” NICKELS, 72, Rt. 2, Kewanna (Marshtown), died at 4:05 p.m. Sunday in Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Fulton County to George Washington and Florence Belle HENDERSON NICKELS. On Aug. 13, 1941 in Logansport he married Georgia M. HITE, who survives. He was a retired truck driver for Kain’s of Logansport. He was a member of the Fulton Baptist Church, the Indiana Sheriff’s Association, the American Legion, the Fraternal Order of Police and the National Rifle Association.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Carole NICKELS and Barbara ANDREWS, both of Rt. 2, Kewanna; two sons, George D. and David [NICKELS], both of Rt. 2, Kewanna; four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were a sister, a half-sister and a half-brother.

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

Norma A. Kuhn

March 21, 1929 - Jan. 25, 1992

Norma Ann KUHN, 62, Warsaw, died at 11:32 p.m. Saturday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

She was born in Claypool to Harold B. and Anna SMITH WILLIAMSON. She had lived her entire life at the Beaver Dam, Burket and Warsaw areas. She was a payroll clerk at Dalite Screen, Warsaw. She was a member of the Burket United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Beaver Dam High School.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Darrell (Pam) MILLER, Mentone; two sons, David [KUHN], Peru, and Gary [KUHN], Etna Green; eight grandchildren; her mother, Anna WILLIAMSON, Warsaw, and an uncle, Bill SMITH, Peru.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Burket United Methodist Church with the Rev. Douglas JOHNS officiating. Burial will be in the Palestine Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. today at the King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Tuesday, January 28, 1992

Albert D. Nickels

Sept. 26, 1919 - Jan. 26, 1992

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, for Albert D. “Dee Dee” NICKELS, 72, Rt. 2, Kewanna (Marshtown).

The Rev. Don REED will officiate and burial will be in the Fletchers Lake Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund.

Mr. Nickels died at 4:05 p.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital.

Rev. George C. Brown

Jan. 15, 1930 - Jan. 26, 1992

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Tiosa First Brethren Church for the Rev. George C. BROWN, 62, Rt. 5, Rochester (Tiosa).

The Revs. Phil MEDSGER and Jim THOMAS will officiate and burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peru. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, and after noon Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Mr. Brown died at 5:46 p.m. Saturday, shortly after arrival at Woodlawn Hospital. He was born in Perrysburg to Delbert and Evelyn BUNNELL BROWN. He moved from Peru to Tiosa three years ago. On Aug. 7, 1948 in Kokomo he married Susannah P. MITCHELL, who survives. He retired Jan. 1, 1989 from the Peru Postal Department after 30 years’ service as a letter carrier. For the past three years he was pastor of the First Brethren Church of Tiosa. In November 1977 he was ordained at the First Brethren Church in Denver, where he had been the pastor for two years. He had also served as interim pastor at the Milford First Church of the Brethren. For 10 years he was chaplain at the Miami County Jail. He graduated from Peru High School in 1948. He was a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Michael A. [BROWN], Kissimmee, Fla., and Jeffrey L. [BROWN], Peru; six grandchildren, Jeffrey S. BROWN and Teresa BROWN, both of Kissimmee; Kevin BROWN, Norfolk, Va.; Daniel BROWN, Pusan, South Korea, and David BROWN and Becky BROWN, both of Peru; two great-granddaughters, Teri BROWN, Norfolk, Va., and Michael BROWN, Kissimmee. Preceding in death were an infant daugher and two infant sons.

Wednesday, January 29, 1992

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Thursday, January 30, 1992

Anna M. Nolen

March 18, 1911 - Jan. 25, 1992

Services were Wednesday at the Elkhart Chapel of Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home for Anna M. NOLEN, 80, of 23647 U.S. 33E, Elkhart.

Burial was in the St. Vincent’s Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the St. Vincent’s DePaul Catholic Church.

Mrs. Nolen died at 7:05 p.m. Saturday in Rosewood Terrace. She was born in Davis County. On June 24, 1935 in Washington, Ind., she married Clyde M. NOLEN, who survives. She was a member of St. Vincent’s DePaul Catholic Church.

Surviving with her husband are three sons, Ralph J., John T. and William [NOLEN], all of Elkhart; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Lucille BAILEY, Indianapolis, and Betty DOLAN, Beech Grove.

Franklin Bower

Jan. 25, 1903 - Jan. 29, 1992

Franklin J. BOWER, 89, of 303 N. First St., Argos, died at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth.

He was born in Huntington to William and Martha HAWK BOWER. He moved from South Bend to Argos in 1974. On Sept. 5, 1936 in South Bend he married Roumania VanARSDALE, who survives. He worked for 40 years in the engineering department of the Studebaker Corporation in South Bend. He retired in 1963. He was a member of the Argos Bible Church, the St. Joseph Masonic Lodge and the South Bend Scottish Rite.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Earl LIGHTFOOT officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, where the Masonic Lodge will perform a 7 p.m. service; and also after 10 a.m. Saturday. Memorials may be made to the Argos Bible Church.

Robert C. Dunlap

June 12, 1914 - Jan. 29, 1992

Robert C. DUNLAP, 77, Rt. 1, Macy, died at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Dukes Continuing Care Center, Peru. He was born in Chicora, Penn to Earl and Earla ROPP DUNLAP. His first marriage was to Mary SMITH, who died Jan. 6, 1982. On Jan. 31, 1985 he married Claudie LAWSON, who survives. He lived in the Nyona Lake area for the past 15 years. He was a retired NIPSCO employee and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.

Surviving with his wife are eight daughters, Janet BORDEN, Portge; Dolores HEPLER, Bedford, Texas; Delphine BARRETT, Charlene NORVELL and June SUTTON, all of Fort Wayne; Helen WILLIAMS, Peru, and Sheila TREADWAY, Cumberland Gap, Tenn., and Debra KOCH, Lawrenceburg; six sons, Robert DUNLAP, Chicora; Marshall BROWN and Jerry BROWN, both of Columbia City; Benito BROWNING, Ted BROWN and Carl BROWN, all of Fort Wayne; forty-two grandchildren; forty-eight reat-grandchildren; a sister, Mildred HAYS, Burton, Mich., and two brothers, Victor DUNLAP, Bruin, Penn., and Elmer DUNLAP, Goose Creek, S.C.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, Peru, with the Rev. Carl LENNA officiating. Burial will be in the Peoria Cemetery, Miami County. Friends may call from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Friday.

Friday, January 31, 1992 to Saturday, February 1, 1992

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Monday, February 3, 1992

Clyde M. Nolen

July 15, 1912 - Jan. 30, 1992

Services were to be today at the Elkhart Chapel of Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, for Clyde M. NOLEN, 79, of 23647 U.S. 33E, Elkhart.

Burial was to be in St. Vincent Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.

Mr. Nolen died at 5:45 p.m. Thursday at Rosewood Terrace Healthcare Center. He was born in West Union. On June 24, 1935 in Washington, Ind., he married Anna M. TUELL, who died Jan. 25, 1992. He was retired from Strawsine Movbile Home Suppliers and was a former employee of Excel Corporation. He was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and the former Civilian Conservation Corps.

Surviving are three sons, Ralph J., John T. and William C. [NOLEN], all of Elkhart; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Betty SCOTT, Las Vegas; Clara B. PETRUSKA, Joliet, Ill., and Cella J. FRANKENBERGER, Elkhart, and two brothers, Rudolph [NOLEN], Bellingham, Wash., and Charles [NOLEN], Rochester.

Harold C. Hoover

Feb. 3, 1915 - Jan. 2, 1992

Harold C. HOOVER, 76, of 204 S. Market St., North Manchester, died at 6:15 a.m. Sunday at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

He was born Feb. 3, 1915 in Pleasant Township, Wabash County, to Clayton C. and Maude M. DORAN HOOVER. On Feb. 3, 1940 he married Opal Marie MALOTT, who survives. He had been an agent for the former Erie Railroad for 38 years. He attended the Faith Baptist Church, North Manchester, and was a member of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, a charter member of the Monterey Lions Club, a past-president of the Monterey PTA, and a member of the Pulaski County Civil Defense during World War II. He had attended the Buzzard Glory, Laketon and Manchester schools, held a private pilot’s license, and receivd a patent on a rod and reel fishing system.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Ralph (Harolaine) KISTLER, Ligonier, and Mrs. Richard (Karla) BORROR, Liberty Center; two sons, H. Terry and Leon C. [HOOVER], both of Columbus; thirteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Albert (Florence) SIMS, North Manchester. Preceding in death were a brother, Lester [HOOVER], and two sisters, Martha GLUTZ and Pauline GOSHERT.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the DeLaughter Mortuary, North Manchester, with Pastor Andrew GATHANY officiating. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery, North Manchester. Memorials may be made to the Wabash County Cancer Society or the Gideons.

George J. Wilson

Nov. 11, 1930 - Feb. 2, 1902

George Junior WILSON, 61, of 53081 Crestview, South Bend, died at 2:20 p.m. Sunday in South Bend Memorial Hospital following a short illness.

Born in Kewanna, he moved from Rochester to South Bend 35 years ago. On Aug. 25, 1950 in Macy he married Adella M. FLOYD, who survives. He retired in 1983 after 30 years as an agent and manager for Prudential Insurance Company. He was a member of the Rochester Masonic Lodge and the South Bend Scottish Rite.

Surviving with his wife are a granddaughter, Betsy MAREK, South Bend; a great-great-grandson; two sisters, Sally CRIPPEN, Fulton, and Laura HOLLOWAY, Talma, and a brother, Hugh D. [WILSON], Kewanna. A son, George Edward WILSON, died in 1978.

Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Bubb Funeral Chapel North, 3910 N. Main St., Mishawaka, with the Retired Rev. Ervin MIZE officiating. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the diabetes Foundation or the American Heart Association.

Tuesday, February 4, 1992

Dean F. Swank

Feb. 25, 1930 - Feb. 3, 1992

Dean F. SWANK, 61, of 415 W. Third St., died at 10:07 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital. He had been in failing health for six years.

He was born in Lafayette to Gilbert and Esther JOHNSON SWANK. He moved from Romney to Rochester in 1960. On Sept. 10, 1949 in Lafayette he married Barbara E. FIFER, who survives. He retired in 1986 after 32 years as a driver for Dean Foods Company. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Manitou Moose Lodge.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Roy (Vicki) STARKWEATHER, North Manchester; Mrs. Michael (Linda) HURD, Galveston, and Mrs. John (JoAnn) BOWERS, Rochester; three sons, Jim and John [SWANK], both of Rochester, and Michael [SWANK], Bay Village, Ohio; nineteen grandchildren; two sisters, Ida DAVIS, Romney, and Mrs. Walter (Margeret) GALLEY, Akron, Ohio; three brothers, Phillip, William and Clifford SWANK, all of Romney, and an aunt, Viola SWANK, Lafayette.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Frank KILCLINE officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester, where a prayer vigil will be conducted at 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.

Wednesday, February 5, 1992

Opal L. Sherrard

Sept. 6, 1898 - Feb. 4, 1992

Opal L. SHERRARD, 93, Rt. 2, Rochester, died at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday at Life Care Center.

She was born in Tippecanoe to Amos T. and Anna Belle DONLEY DURBIN and moved to Fulton County in 1925. On Aug. 21, 1919 in Logansport she married Henry Weldon SHERRARD Sr., who died Oct. 23, 1979. She was the last surviving charter member and a past president of the Green Oak Community Club, a past president of the Home Circle Club, a 64-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary, a 63-year member and past worthy matron of the Rochester Eastern Star, a past worthy high priestess and past deputy of the White Shrine, a past president of the Rochester Woman’s Club and a member of the Rochester First Baptist Church.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. L.D. (Betty) THOUSAND, Rt. 2, Rochester; a son, H. Weldon SHERRARD Jr., six grandchildren, Mrs. Dale (Janice) PUGH, Lowell D. THOUSAND Jr., Mrs. John (Nancy) PRATT, and Mrs. James (Deborah) ARNETT, all of Rochester; Ms. Maryanna THOUSAND, Grass Creek, and Mrs. Don (Victoria) ZINSMASTER, Logansport; thirteen great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Paul (Anna Belle) KNEPP, South Bend, and a brother, Thomas I. DURBIN, Casa Grande, Ariz. Preceding in death were an infant son, an infant daugher and three brothers, Merle, Faye and Cyrus DURBIN.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester with Dr. Samuel WRIGHT officiating. Burial will be in the Corinth Cemetery, near Twelve Mile. Friends may call from 2-8 Thursday and after 9 a.m. Friday. The Eastern Star will conduct services at 7 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church or the Eastern Star.

Ruby F. Schroll

Jan. 18, 1943 - Feb. 4, 1992

Ruby F. SCHROLL, 49, Peru, died at 4:15 a.m. Tuesday at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne.

She was born at Whitewood, Va., to Ervin J. and Marjorie Jane FERRELL SPARKS. In 1965 she married Walter SCHROLL, who survives. She was formerly employed at Olin Corporation in Peru.

Surviving are a daughter, Dawn COOPER, Peru; a son, Christopher [SCHROLL], Peru; a grandchild; her mother, Marjorie Jane FERRELL MOORE, Rochester; five sisters, Ruth LOWE and Carol POCOCK, both of Rochester; Darlene DRUDGE, Akron Gaynell FRY and Cleo PRESKEWITZ, both of Peru, and two brothers, Jack SPARKS, Fort Smith, Ark., and Dana SPARKS, Marion.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru, with the Rev. George McCARTY officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peru. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today.

Martha Oliver

Feb. 27, 1933 - Jan. 31, 1992

Services were Tuesday at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, for Martha OLIVER, 58, Westerville, formerly of Arcanum.

The Rev. Tom GAISER officiated and burial was in the Greenville Cemetery.

Mrs Oliver died at 3:25 p.m. Friday at Whetstone Care Center, Columbus. She was born in Union City to Robert B. and Vesta M. CAIN KREIDER. On July 30, 1955 she married Jack OLIVER, who survives. She taught art and English in the Arcanum and Franklin Monroe schools. She was a 1955 graduate of Ball State University and had been homecoming and yearbook queen at ball State. She was a member of the New albany United Methodist Church and the Columbus Northend Aglow Chapter.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Amy OLIVER, Paris, France, and a son, Matt [OLIVER], Orlando, Fla.

Thursday, February 6, 1992

Opal Sherrard

Sept. 6, 1898 - Feb. 4, 1992

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, for Opal L. SHERRARD, 93, Rt. 2. Rochester.

Dr. Samuel WRIGHT will officiate and burial will be in the Corinth Cemetery, near Twelve Mile. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. tonight and after 9 a.m. Friday. The Eastern Star will conduct services at 7 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church or the Eastern Star.

Mrs. Sherrard died at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday at Life Care Center. She was born in Tippecanoe County to Amos T. and Anna Belle DONLEY DURBIN and moved to Fulton County in 1925. On Aug. 21, 1919 in Fulton she married Henry Weldon SHERRARD Sr., who died Oct. 23, 1979. She was the last surviving charter member and a past president of the Green Oak Community Club, a past president of the Home Circle Club, a 64-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary, a 63-year member and past worthy matron of the Rochester Eastern Star, a past worthy high priestess and past deputy of the White Shrine, a past president of the Rochester Woman’s Club and a member of the Rochester First Baptist Church.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. L.D. (Betty) THOUSAND, Rt. 2, Rochester; a son, H. Weldon SHERRARD Jr., Rt 2, Rochester; six grandchildren, Mrs. Dale (Janice) PUGH, Lowell D. THOUSAND Jr., Mrs. John (Nancy) PRATT, and Mrs. James (Debora) ARNETT, all of Rochester; Ms. Maryanna THOUSAND, Grass Creek, and Mrs. Don (Victoria) ZINSMASTER, Logansport; thirteen great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Paul (Anna Belle) KNEPP, South Bend, and a brother, Thomas I. DURBIN, Casa Grande, Ariz. Preceding in death were an infant son, an infant daughter and three brothers, Merle, Faye and Cyrus DURBIN.

Martha Oliver

Feb. 27, 1933 - Jan. 31, 1992

Services were Tuesday at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, for Martha OLIVER, 58, of 6475 Jessamine Court, Westerville, Ohio 43081. She was formerly of Arcanum, Ohio.

The Rev. Tom GAISER officiatd and burial was in the Greenville Cemetery.

Mrs. Oliver died at 3:25 p.m. Friday at Whetstone Care Center, Columbus, Ohio. She was born in Union City, Ohio, to Robert B. and Vesta M. CAIN KREIDER. On July 30, 1955 she married Jack OLIVER, who survives. She taught art and English in the Arcanum and Franklin Monroe schools. She was a 1955 graduate of Ball State University and had been homecoming and yearbook queen at Ball State. She was a member of the New Albany United Methodist Church and the Columbus Northend Algow Chapter.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Amy OLIVER, Paris, France, a son, Matt [OLIVER], Orlando, Fla., and her mother-in-law, Lorene OLIVER, Rocheter.

Ruth I. Harris

Aug. 29, 1921 - Jan. 23, 1992

Graveside services were conducted Tuesday in the Hillcrest Memorial Park, Bakersfield, Calif., for Ruth Irene HARRIS, 70, Bakersfield. Hillcrest Mortuary, Bakersfield, was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Harris died Jan. 23, 1992 in Bakersfield. She was born Aug. 29, 1921 in Miami, Ind., and had lived in the Kern County area of California for the past 25 years. She was married to Virgil R. HARRIS, who preceded in death.

Surviving are six daughters, Deanna Kay TONELLA and Chi1uita A. SANTOS, both of San Jose, Calif.; Pat Ruth LANG, Arizona; Laura M. PATRICK, Kim M. HARDIN and Phyllis L. DUNCAN, all of Bakersfield; six sons, Virgil H. [HARRIS], Oregon; John R. [HARRIS], Napa, Calif.; Richard A. [HARRIS], Texas; Joe F., Cecil H. and Timothy R. [HARRIS], all of Bakersfield; twenty-five grandchildren seventeen great-grandchildren, and a brother, Cecil E. HERRELL, Peru. Preceding in death were three children.

Friday, February 7, 1992

Dorothea J. Piper

Oct. 24, 1916 - Feb. 7, 1992

Dorothea J. PIPER, 75, Rt. 2, Rochester, died at 5:45 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital. She had been ill since Jan. 17.

She was born in Cass County to Charles and Grace NOEL CAREY, and had resided most of her life in Fulton County. On Jan. 17, 1937 in Galveston she married Frederick Thurl PIPER, who survives. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and its Fellowship Circle, the Mt. Zion Club, and the Fulton County RSVP.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Ms. Janet BEDORE, Kankakee, Ill.; a son, Richard L. [PIPER], Rt. 2., Rochester; four grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. Preceding in death was a brother, Leon CAREY.

Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Chester S. Kaley

Sept. 4, 1908 - Feb. 6, 1992

Chester S. KALEY, 83, Elkhart, died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Meridian Nursing Center-Eastlake, where he had lived since April 1991.

He was born in Delong to Simon and Cora LANG KALEY. On Feb. 28, 1929 in Plymouth he married Goldie Fern PATESEL, who survives. He was a retired carpenter and a member of the Elkhart Grace Lutheran Church and the South Bend Carpenters Union.

Surviving with his wife are five daughters, Mrs. John (Laurel E.) CLARK and Mrs. Roy (Peggy J.) CLARK, both of North Liberty; Mrs. Jack (Luanne) ROOT, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Robert (Mary Ruth) NEWCOMER and Mrs. Joseph (Carol L.) TARNECY, both of Elkhart; a son, Dale L. [KALEY], South Bend; twenty grandchildren; twenty-nine great-grandchildren, and a great-great-granddaughter. Preceding in death were a son, Edward E. [KALEY], in 1978; a granddaughter, Gail TUTTLE; two great-grandsons, Robert and Roderick MORGAN, and a brother, Alfred KALEY.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Grace Lutheran Church, 831 W. Marion St., Elkhart, with the Rev. Gene HOLLINGSWORTH officiating. Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery, South Bend. Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. Sunday at Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home, 700 Jackson Blvd., Elkhart, and after 9 a.m. Monday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Grace Lutheran Church.

Alma C. Worsham

Dec. 3, 1909 - Feb. 7, 1992

Alma C. WORSHAM, 82, of 3120 17B Road, Tippecanoe, died at 1:30 a.m. today at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital, Plymouth.

She was born in Glenwood, Minn., to Albert and Lena PEMBERTON BERG. She moved from Chicago to Tippecanoe in 1944. In 1959 she married Taunt WORSHAM, who preceded in death. She had worked for Sears in Chicago.

Surviving are a twin sister, Myrtle B. KELLER, Leamington, Ontario, Canada, and several nieces. Preceding in death was a sister, Hilma MILLSAP, and a brother, Alvin BERG.

Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, with the Rev. Lloyd HOWARD officiating. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Clark Alspach

Sept. 16, 1931 - Feb. 4, 1992

Former area resident Clark ALSPACH, 60, Greeley, Colo., died at 8:10 p.m. Tuesday at Northern Colorado Medical Center in Greeley. He was born in Peru to Lowell and Phyllis GEIGER ALSPACH. He was a retired boat mechanic. He was a member of the Deedsville I.O.O.F. Lodge and the Grand Encampment, Rochester.

Surviving are two daughters, Susan Elaine HART, Cheyenne, Wy., and Debra Ann MURPHY, Churubusco; two sons, Lowell R. [ALSPACH], Denver, and Steven L. [ALSPACH], Roann; seven grandchildren; his step-mother, Mildred ALSPACH, Indianapolis; two sisters, Kay GOODE, Indianapolis, and Pat TIPPY, Mishawaka, and a brother, Sherill ALSPACH, Greenwood.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at McCain Funeral Home, Denver, with Pastor Kurt SNYDER officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Monday. An I.O.O.F. service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Saturday, February 8, 1992

Dorothea J. Piper

Oct. 24, 1916 - Feb. 7, 1992

Committal services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Mt. Zion Cemetery for Dorothea J. PIPER, 75, Rt. 2, Rochester. Dr. Sam WRIGHT will officiate.

Mrs. Piper died at 5:45 a.m. Friday in Woodlawn Hospital following an illness of several months.

Monday, February 10, 1992

Daniel J. Hines

May 29, 1975 - Feb. 9, 1992

Fulton County Police are investigating Sunday’s fatal shooting of Daniel J. HINES, 16, Mary.

Hines died at 6:01 p.m. Sunday at Woodlwan Hospital. He was shot once in the chest with a handgun, apparently around 5 p.m., at the Nyona Lake residence of Crystal ELLIOTT. She is the ex-wife of Robert ELLIOTT, 29, Kokomo, who is being held at the Fulton County Jail on a preliminary charge of murder.

An autopsy was scheduled for today in South Bend.

Other than to characterize the shooting as being linked to a domestic dispute concerning the Elliotts’ children, local authorities have declined further comment, including a description of the murder weapon or particulars of the shooting.

Bail has not been set.

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Daniel HINES, 16, son of Kenneth and Beverly HINES, Rt. 1, Macy, died Friday.

Arrangements are pending at Fisher Funeral Home, Logansport.

Trella H. Borton

March 24, 1906 - Feb. 8, 1992

Trella H. BORTON, 85, of 412 N. Maple St., Akron, died at 9:10 p.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital, where she had been a patient for 2 1/2 weeks.

She was born in Marshall County to John and Ora FEAR MARTIN. She moved from Logansport to Akron in September 1984. On Jan. 12, 1947 she married Ralph BORTON, who died Sept. 12, 1979. She retired in 1969 after 31 years as a psychiatric aide at Logansport State Hospital. She formerly had been active at the Akron Nutrition Site.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Arlo (Freida) LEWELLEN, Burnettsville; six grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren, and a sister, Flossie DRUDGE, Akron. Preceding in death were a son, Virgil E. [BORTON]; a sister, Ola [MARTIN], and a brother, Virgil R. [MARTIN].

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Pastor James MALBONE officiating. Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today.

Freda I. Friedrich

Sept. 20, 1903 - Feb. 8, 1992

Freda I. FRIEDRICH, 88, Rt. 1, Star City, died at 5:50 p.m. Saturday in Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born in Fulton County to George and Myrtle CLAYBURN PRATT. On Sept. 10, 1934 in Fulton County she married Clyde H. FRIEDRICH, who died Jan. 22, 1980.

Surviving are two sisters, her twin, Meda I. HOOVER, Kewanna, and Roxie HOTT, Leiters Ford, and a brother, Russell PRATT, Rochester. Preceding in death were two sons and a brother.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with the Rev. Bryan TON officiating. Burial will be in the Kewanna I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Tuesday.

Robert E. Pickens

April 12, 1924 - Feb. 9, 1992

Robert E PICKENS, 67, Rt. 1, Box 35, Lucerne, died at 9:48 p.m. Sunday in Memorial Hospital, Logansport.

He was born in Fulton County to Frank E. and Blanche M. MORRIS PICKENS. On Feb. 5, 1949 at Royal Center he married Irene L. SWAYZEE, who survives. He was a farmer. In 1988 he retired from Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Kokomo. He was a member of the Metea Baptist Church.

Surviving are a daughter, Misha NIES, Royal Center; a son, Michael [PICKENS], Lucerne; seven grandchildren; a sister, Esther BOOKS, Rochester; five brothers, Ralph, Raymond and Clifford [PICKENS], all of Lucerne; Clyde [PICKENS], Logansport, and Frank [PICKENS] Jr., Kokomo, and his step-mother, Hazel PICKENS, Logansport. Preceding in death were four sisters and a brother.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport with Dr. Bryan CLEMENS officiating. Burial will be in the Metea Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Darren Jones Fund at Farmers and Merchants Bank, Walton, to help with medical expenses.

Arnold A. Hietanen

June 28, 1905 - Feb. 7, 1992

Services were to be at 2 p.m. today at the Emmanuel Evangelical Church in Donaldson for Arnold A. HIETANEN, 86, Rt. 4, Walkerton.

The Rev. Walter STITTS was to officiate and burial was to be in the Lutheran Cemetery. Nusbaum-Elkin Funeral Home, Walkerton, was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Heitanen died at 4:25 a.m. Friday at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital, Plymouth. He was born in June 28, 1905 in Finland. He moved from Rochester to Walkerton 20 years ago. In September 1951 he married Lilly B. OBERG, who died Sept. 25, 1971. He retired as a cook after 30 years on an ore boat in the Great Lakes.

Surviving are a step-daughter, Helga TRAGO, Koontz Lake; two step-sons, Emil OBERG, Macy, and David OBERG, Bena, Va.; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren, and a nephew, Clarence CUSHMAN, Ashtabula, Ohio. Preceding in death were a sister and three brothers.

Raymond K. Hinderlider

May 26, 1907 - Feb. 10, 1992

Raymond K. HINDERLIDER, 84, Kewanna, died at 3 a.m. today at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

He was born in Vallonia of Washington County to John M. and Myra E. SINGER HINDERLIDER. On Sept. 29, 1928 in Salem he married Agnes E. HARRIS, who survives. He was a retired farmer and had been the Union Township trustee for three four-year terms. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Kewanna, where he was a former deacon and Sunday School teacher. He was a former board member of the El-Tip-Way Vocational School in Logansport, the Fulton County REMC and the Harding Elementary (Ill.) School. He was a graduate of Clear Springs High School in Owen County.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Sandra C. ESTES, Rt. 1, Kewanna; a son, Kenneth A. [HINDERLIDER], Kewanna; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Alma KASTEN, Winamac, and Pearl DOMBROWSKI, South Bend, and a brother, Paul [HINDERLIDER], Winamac. Preceding in death were four brothers and a sister.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with the Rev. Ron PURKEY officiating. Burial will be in the Moon Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Foundation.

Tuesday, February 11, 1992

D. Ellen Dainko

April 28, 1910 - Feb. 10, 1992

D. Ellen DAINKO, 81, Macy, died at 8 a.m. Monday in Albany, Ky.

She was born in Deedsville to Elgin L. and Stella Mae ABBOTT HAN. On June 22, 1939 in Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago, she married Dr Alfred J. DAINKO, who survives. She had managed Rickett’s Restaurant in Chicago for 15 years and Vogle’s Restaurant in Whiting for five years. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Surviving with her husband are a brother, Harry HAN, Kokomo, and several cousins. Preceding in death was a sister, Clara A. GRIMME.

Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Frank KILCLINE officiating. Graveside services will be at 12:30 p.m. at the Plainview Cemetery in Macy. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at McCain Funeral Home, Denver, where a scripture service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday.

Russell D. Walker

Oct. 21, 1919 - Feb. 11, 1992

Russell D. WALKER, 72, Rt. 6, Rochester, died unexpectedly at 8 a.m. today in Mission, Texas, where he was spending the winter.

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

Joe E. Tucker

Aug. 2, 1926 - Feb. 11, 1992

Joe Eugene TUCKER, 65, Etna Green, died at 12:40 a.m. today at his home.

He was born in Mentone to Royse and Opal BEESON TUCKER and lived his entire life in the area. On April 18, 1947 he married Ruth M. LONG, who survives. He was retired from NIPSCO. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Fort Wayne Scottish Rite. He attended the Mentone United Methodist Church and was treasurer of Harrison Center Cemetery. He was a veteran of World War II.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Carl (Gloria) PASEKA, Etna Green, and Cathy TUCKER, Indianapolis; two sons, Steve and Kerry [TUCKER], both of Etna Green; six grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Will LAWSON officiating. Burial will be in the Harrison Center Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m Wednesday; a Masonic service will be conducted at the funeral home at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to Hospice through the funeral home.

Karen A. Cormican

July 11, 1944 - Feb. 10, 1992

Karen A. CORMICAN, 47, of 18633 Indiana 331, Tippecanoe, died of an illness at 3:30 p.m. Monday in the Argos Medical Clinic, where she had gone for treatment of her illness.

She was born in Tippecanoe to Charles and Mary BLACKFORD LOZIER, and had resided all her life in Tippecanoe. She married Danny L. CORMICAN. She was retired from Biomet Corporation, Warsaw, and was a member of the Tippecanoe Community Church.

Surviving are a son, Drew [CORMICAN], Tippecanoe; her mother, Mary LOZIER, Tippecanoe; two sisters, Mrs. Devone (Patricia) DUNNUCK, Claypool, and Mrs. Sunny (Elizabeth) CARPENTER, Bourgon; a brother, Ray D. [LOZIER], Baraga, Mich.; her grandmother, Sarah BLACKFORD, Plymouth, and nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were an infant daughter; a brother, Charles [LOZIER], and her father.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Revs. Steve ROGERS and Rod SCHULER officiating. Burial will be in the Summit Chapel Cemetery, near Bourbon. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday.

Wednesday, February 12, 1992

Daniel J. Hines

May 29, 1975 - Feb. 9, 1992

Daniel J. “Dan” HINES, 16, Rt. 1, Macy, died at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Nyona Lake.

He was born in Cass County to Kenneth James and Beverly Ann SADLER HINES. He had attended Caston School and was a member of the House of Faith in Mexico.

Surviving are his parents, of Macy; two sisters, Terri BOYER, Walton, and Peggy ROUCH, Fort Wayne; a brother, Michael K. (HINES], Peru, and the maternal grandparents, Edward and Dorothy SADLER, Logansport. Preeceding in death was a sister, Rita DeSCHENE.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Fisher Funeral Chapel, Logansport, with Richard KISER and the Rev. Larry COOK officiating. Burial will be in the Kewanna I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to the Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis.

John W. Albertson

Aug. 31, 1922 - Feb. 10, 1992

John William ALBERTSON, 68, Rt. 2, Macy (Nyona Lake), died Monday in his home following an illness of several months.

Born in Indianapolis to Artie and Lettie ALBERTSON, he moved to Macy six years ago. He was retired from the Indianapolis Stockyard as a handler. He was a member of the Indianapolis Moose Lodge and American Legion, and was an Army veteran of World War II.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Paul (Judith) JARED, Rt. 6, Rochester. Mrs. Steven (Johanna) CURTIS, Rt. 2, Macy, and Shirley MORGAN, Argos; a son, John M. [ALBERTSON], Indianapolis; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mildred WRAY, Indianapolis.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton. Burial will be in the Fulton Citizens Cemetery. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to the Hearth and Home Christian Academy.

Russell D. Walker

Oct. 21, 1919 - Feb. 11, 1992

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Grace United Methodist Church for Russell Duncan WALKER, 72, Rt. 6, Box 71, Rochester.

The Rev. Jack HARTMAN will officiate. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery, where the American Legion and VFW will conduct military itites. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, and after 1 p.m. Saturday at the church.

Mr. Walker died at 8 a.m. Tuesday at his winter home in Mission, Texas. He was born in Burnside, Ill., to James Blaine and Della BOYD WALKER. He moved from Dowagiac, Mich., to Rochester in 1966. On April 7, 1946 in Warsaw he married Evelyn L. CARLILE, who survives. He retired in February 1985 from AT&T after 43 years. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and the Rochester Telephone Pioneers and he was active with the Boy Scouts. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, David and Douglas [WALKER], both of Hebron; four grandchildren, and two brothers, O.P. WALKER, Norfolk, Va., and E.S. WALKER, Livonia, Ga.

Thursday, February 13, 1992

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Friday, February 14, 1992

Charles Rice

April 16, 1912 - Feb. 13, 1992

Charles RICE, 79, Rt. 4, Rochester, died at 3 p.m. Thursday at his home. Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Saturday, February 15, 1992

Charles Rice

April 16, 1912 - Feb. 13, 1992

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Charles RICE, 79, Rt. 4, Rochester. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military rites at the Leiters Ford I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, and after 9 a.m. Tuesday.

Mr. Rice died at 3 p.m. Thursday at his home. He was born in Pott, Miss., to George and Mariah SMITH RICE. On Aug. 26, 1973 in Chicago, Ill., he married Nola M. THOMAS, who survives. He retired in 1975 from McNulty Construction, Chicago, where he was an equipment operator. He was a veteran of World War II.

Surviving with his wife are a sister, Mrs. Ellis (Rosie) WORLEY, Chicago, and a brother, Josh [RICE], Little Rock, Ark. Preceding in death were two sisters and two brothers.

Monday, February 17, 1992

Dorothy L. Richter

Oct. 26, 1905 - Feb. 15, 1992

Dorothy Lucille RICHTER, 86, formerly of 231 E. Eighth St., died at 8:05 p.m. Saturday at Life Care Center. She had been in failing health for six years.

She was born Oct. 26, 1905 in Fulton County to Lovell and Gertrue COLLINS MILLER, and had resided all her life in the Rochester community. She first married Spike HOOKER, who preceded in death. In July 1943 she married Rex MOORE, who died March 29, 1969. In 1971 she married Merle RICHTER, who died Sept. 2, 1980. She was a public auctions clerk for many years, and was a former member of the Fish and Game Club and the Manitou Moose Lodge Ladies Auxiliary.

Surviving are two step-daughters, Mrs. Laurence (Mary) CULLIVAN, Rochester, and Mrs. Pat (Lorraine) PARKHURST, Lake Placid, Fla.; a step-son, Robert D. MOORE, South Bend; seven step-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren, and a step-great-great-grandchild. Preceding in death were a daughter, Patty Jane HOOKER, in August, 1970; a brother, Fred MILLER, and a step-grandson, Tom PARKHURST.

Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. There will be no funeral services. Graveside services will be at the Athens Cemetery with the Rev. Harry MULLINS officiating. Memorials may be made to the Manitou Training Center.

Willis L. Bradway

Jan. 11, 1918 - Feb. 15, 1992

Willis L. BRADWAY, 74, of 2002 S. Carlisle St., South Bend, died at 7 p.m. Saturday at his home.

He was born near Athens to Chester and Mary CLEVENGER BRADWAY and had lived in South Bend for 50 years. On May 13, 1944 in South Bend he married Violet SULOK, who survives.

Surviving with his wife are two sisters, Mrs. A. Ray (Trella) COPLEN, Rochester, and Mrs. Robert (Pauline) YEAKLEY, South Bend; four brothers, Robert [BRADWAY], Rochester; Ray [BRADWAY[ , Kokomo; Dale [BRADWAY], Warsaw, and Richard [BRADWAY[, Auburndale, Fla. Preceding in death was a brother, David [BRADWAY].

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Jahoran Funeral Home, 1826 S. Kimble St., South Bend. Burial will be in South Bend. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. today.

William T. Ault

July 2, 1970 - Sept. 26, 1991

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for William Tony DAVISON AULT, 21, of 1209 Elm St.

The Rev. Harry MULLINS will officiate, and burial will be in the Rochestr I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday.

Mr. Ault died Sept. 26, 1991 near Auburn in Dekalb County. He was born July 2, 1970 in Wenatchee, Wash., to Gerald and Shirley SANDERS DAVISON. He had lived the past 18 years in the Tippecanoe and Rochester communities. He had worked for Poor John’s Carnival and had attended Rochester High School.

Surviving are his other, Shirley AULT, Rochester; his father Gerald DAVISON, Wenatchee, Wash.; his step-father, Robert AULT, Tippecanoe; a sister, Angela AULT, Rochester; a brother, Charles AULT, Rochester; the maternal grandmother, Maxine SANDERS, Lamar, Mo., and the paternal grandmother, Ethel DAVISON, Porterville, Calif.

Betty Long

Dec. 11, 1915 - Feb. 15, 1992

Betty LONG, 76, Miller’s Merry Manor, Logansport, died there at 1 a.m. Saturday.

She was born in Hamilton County to Clarence and Ethel NEWCOMER WALKER. On Nov. 11, 1936 she married Ralph A LONG, who died Aug. 6, 1982. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Kokomo. She and her husband owned and operated the Long Funeral Home, Kokomo, and she also was a former employee of St. Joseph Hospital and health Center, Kokomo. She was a past president of Chapter C, PEO Sorority.

Surviving are a daughter, Kathy LONG, Columbia, S.C.; two sons, Steven A. [LONG], Kokomo, and David [LONG], Yorba Linda, Calif.; three grandchildren, and a brother, Richard WALKER, Washington, D.C. Preceding in death were a sister and two brothers.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Fenn Funeral Home, Kokomo, with the Rev. Charles JOHNSON officiating. Burial will be in Crown Point Cemetery, Kokomo. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Monday. Memorials may be made to the Kokomo Grace United Methodist Church.

Tuesday, February 18, 1992

Eileen E. Mellady

July 29, 1920 - Feb. 18, 1992

Eileen E. MELLADY, 71, Indiana 17 South, Kewanna, died at 1:49 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Tippecanoe County to Leo and Elizabeth TYRRELL MELLADY. She was a former housekeeper for Father Cornelius KELLY and a secretary of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Kewanna. She was a member o the St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Kewanna. She was a member of the St. Ann’s Catholic Church and its Rosary Society. She was a 1938 graduate of Round Grove High School.

Surviving are a sister, Regina MELLADY, Darlington, and nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were two brothers.

Services will be Thursday at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Lafayette. Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery, Lafayette. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Kewanna, where a mass will be said at 7 p.m. Wednesday with Father Frank KILCLINE officiating. Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, is in charge of arrangements.

Wednesday, February 19, 1992

Laura M. Dawalt

Sept. 15, 1892 - Feb. 17, 1992

Laura M. DAWALT, 99, who lived for several years with her daughter in Tucson, Ariz., died Monday at the Tucson Medical Center.

She was born in Miami County to John W. and Cynthia ANGLEMEYER KERSCHNER. She had lived on a farm near Argos most of her life. On March 9, 1909 she married Albert DAWALT, who died Dec. 12, 1967. She was a member of the First Brethren Church in Tucson and was a former member of the Walnut Church of the Brethern in Marshall County.

Surviving are her daughter, Marie FANNING, Tucson; two sons, Murl [DAWALT], Etna Green, and Donald [DAWALT], Randleman, N.C.; twelve grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren, and eight reat-great-grandchildren.

Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at the Walnut Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Clarance KERSCHNER officiating. Burial will be in the Walnut Church of the Brethren Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and after 1 p.m. Friday at the church.

Helen V. Bacon

Helen V. BACON, 83, Four Seasons, died at 4:20 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital shortly after admission.

Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester

Elsie M. Robison

Elsie M. ROBISON, 84, Gilead, died at 3:30 a.m. today at Life Care Center, where she was a patient.

Arrangements are pending at HartZler Funeral Home, Akron.

Thursday, February 20, 1992

Helen V. Bacon

May 24, 1908 - Feb. 19, 1992

Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Athens Cemetery for Helen V. BACON, 83, Four Seasons Estates.

The Rev. Irvin BEHM will officiate. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester.

Mrs. Bacon died at 4:20 a.m. Wednesday shortly after admission to Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Fulton County to Audra and Dollie SMITH PUTMAN. She moved from Phoenix, Ariz., to Rochester in 1983. On July 20, 1929 in Peru she married Russel BACON, who survives. She had worked for six years at the former Chamberlin Products in Akron.

Surviving with her husband are three sons, Phillip [BACON], Scottsdale, Ariz.; Paul [BACON], Leo, Ind., and Larry [BACON], San Juan Capistrano, Calif.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Paul (Mary) FRIDDLE, Rochester. Preceding in death were a sister, Marjorie HAROLD, on Sept. 4, 1990, and a brother, David PUTMAN.

Elsie M. Robison

Aug. 4, 1907 - Feb. 19, 1992

Elsie M. ROBISON, 84, Gilead, died at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday at Life Care Center, where she was a resident.

She was born in Wabash County to Harvey and Daisie SMITH. On May 1, 1927 in Wabash County she married Isam ROBISON, who survives. She was a member of the Gilead United Methodist Church.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Don (Lois Ann) HUDSON, Roann, and Mrs. Frank (Lorene) HILL, LaPorte; a son, Lester [ROBISON], Peru; twelve grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren, and a brother, Allen SMITH, Roann. Preceding in death was a sister, May SHEAK.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Lowell BURRUS officiating. Burial wil be in the Gilead Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday.

Sally J. Smiley

July 18, 1957 - Feb. 18, 1992

Sally Jo TIMBS SMILEY, 34, of 100 N. Sixth St., West Terre Haute, died at 9:09 p.m. Tuesday at Union Hospital, Terre Haute.

She was born in Terre Haute to Herman and Ladema TIMBS. She was a substitute teacher for Vigo County School Corporation in Terre Haute. She was a graduate of Indiana State University, where she had been a member of the Sycamore Drill Team. She was a member of the Alpha Omega Phi Sorority and the Bethany United Church of Christ.

Surviving are two daughters, Jennifer and Kristen SMILEY, at home; her parents, Herman and Ladonna TIMBS, West Terre Haute; a sister, Susan COSTA, West Terre Hauge, and aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Mattox-Bendino West Funeral Home, Terre Haute, with the Rev. Robert BELLIN officiating. Burial wil be in the Bethesda Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today.

Cecil E. Enyeart

Feb. 28, 1914 - Feb. 19, 1992

Cecil E. ENYEART, 77, Box 211, Kewanna, died at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday at Chase Center in Logansport following two months of illness.

He was born in Winamac to George and Ethel Mae ARTIST ENYEART. He lived most of his life in Kewanna. His first marriage was to Deloris RANS. His second marriage was to Alice Mae SEDAM. His third marriage was to Melva Geneva WILLIAMS, who survives. He was a member of the Kewanna Baptist Church. He was a retired farmer and former employee of the Logansport School Corporation and Pepsi-Cola Company.

Surviving are three daughters, Phyllis J. BOWLING, Antwerp, Ohio; Janice COE, Logansport; Estellee ENYEART, Lafayette; a son, Edwin W. [ENYEART], Logansport; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Beulah SUTTON, Kewanna, and Velma TATMAN, Royal Center, and a brother, George [ENYEART], Kewanna. Preceding in death were a brother and a sister.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial will be in the Fulton Cemetery. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Saturday.

Friday, February 21, 1992

Robert L. Nicodemus

April 21, 1909 - Feb. 21, 1992

Robert Lee NICODEMUS, 82, Rt. 1, Akron, died at 12:40 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital, where he had been a patient since Sunday. He had been in failing health for two weeks.

He was born near Athens to Samuel and Stella FEECE NICODEMUS. He had lived all his life in the Athens and Akron communities. On July 3, 1932 he married Esther MILLER, who died Oct. 28, 1972. He had owned and operated Nicodemus Saw Mill, near Akron, and was also a self-employed buildig mover.

Surviving are two daughers, Carol Lee MYERS and Mrs. Marvin (Luann) WHETSTONE, both of Akron; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three sisters, Lucille LEWIS and Louise NICODEMUS, both of Akron, and Mrs. Lafe (Grace) EDGAR, Atlanta, Mich., and a brother, Peter “Pete” NICODEMUS, Akron. Preceding in death were two brothers, Ralph and Max [NICODEMUS].

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Richard THOMPSON 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 noon Sunday.

Saturday, February 22, 1992

Add Howard

Add HOWARD, 74, of 809 E. 12th St., died at 7:30 a.m. today, shortly after admission to Woodlawn Hospital.

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

Floyd Crow

Floyd CROW, Indiana 10, Culver, died early today at his home.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Nathan Lee

Barbara Lee

Private graveside services will be Monday for the families of Nathan Andrew LEE and Barbara LEE, infant children of Arik and Debra ZIMMERMAN LEE, 1803 Oakwood Drive. The Rev. Jack HARTMAN wil officiate. Zimmerman Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to a charity or a church.

The babies and their brother, Tanner Jacob LEE, were orn Feb. 15 at Indiana University Hospital, Indianapolis. Nathan died at 1:03 a.m. Monday and Barbara died at 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Riley Children’s Hospital.

Surviving with their parents and brother are the maternal grandparents, John and Marvus ZIMMERMAN, Akron; the paternal grandparents, Jerry and Barbara LEE, Rochester; the great-grandparents, Lauretta LEE, Frances WERNER and Sherman HIVELY, all of Rochester, and Josephine MERLEY, Akron, and the great-great-grandmother, Bertha BITTERLING, Rochester.

Claude E. Quinn

Claude E. QUINN, 83, of 1618 Wallace Ave., died at 9:20 p.m. Friday at his hoime. He had been in failing health for six years.

He was born Aug. 1, 1908 in Akron to Robert and Agnes ANGELMYER QUINN. He lived most of his life in Fulton County. On April 16, 1932 in Rochester he married Bernice CROUSSORE, who survives. He worked for the Bendix Corporation in South Bend for a number of years. In 1976 he retired as a machinist from Magnetic Shield in Rochester.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Margaret) RITTER and Donna SHELTON, both of Rochester; three grandsons, Richard and Greg RITTER, Bristol, and Walker CONLEY, Rocester; four great-granddaughters, and two step-great-granddaughters. Preceding in death was a sister, Fern RUSSELL.

Private services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Pastor Olin CORBITT officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Sunday.

Monday, February 24, 1992

Glen Saltsgiver

Glen SALTSGIVER, 76, of 1220 Wabash Ave., died at 9:45 p.m. Sunday at his home.

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

Add Howard

March 21, 1917 - Feb. 22, 1992

Services were to be at 1 p.m. today at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester for Add HOWARD, 74, of 809 E. 12th St. The Rev. Henry BRADLEY was to officiate, and burial was to be in the Citizens Cemetery, Rochester. Mr. Howard died at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, shortly after admission to Woodlawn Hospital. He had been in failing health for several years.

He was born in Brainard, Ky., to Alex and Caroline PRATER HOWARD, and moved from Brainard to Rochester in 1943. On Feb. 24, 1940 in Bonanza, Ky., he married Lina ADAMS, who survives. He retired in 1979 after 33 years with the North Manchester Foundry.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Calvin (Vernelee) REFFETT, Rt. 4, Rochester; five grandchildren, Shawn and Shane REFFETT, Adam and Angie HOWARD and Chris THOMPSON, all of Rochester; a great-grandson; three sisters, Savannah FRALEY, Prestonsburg, Ky.; Rosie OWENS, Silver Lake, and Gladys SPARKS, Pedro, Ohio; two brothers, Sam and Warnie HOWARD, both of Rochester, and nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were two sons, Edsel [HOWARD] on May 19, 1971, and Delmar [HOWARD] on May 15, 1985; three sisters, and a brother.

Floyd Crow

Jan. 20, 1915 - Feb. 22, 1992

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Sana Ana United Methodist Church for Floyd CROW, 77, of 20703 Indiana 10, Culver. The Rev. Keith SMITLEY will officiate, and burial will be in the Argos Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and after 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church. The I.O.O.F. Lodge will conduct a memorial service at 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Santa Ana United Methodist Church.

Mr. Crow died at 3 a.m. Saturday at his home. He had been in failing health for six months.

He was born near Argos to William and Lenora LOCKWOOD CROW, and moved from Argos to the Culver area 34 years ago. On July 12, 1942 in Elwood he married Audrey Grace QUIMBY, who survives. He was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Santa Ana United Methodist Church and the Maxinkuckee Lodge for over 50 years.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Bryan (Shirley) BRADFIELD and Mrs. Brent (Janet) GOCHENOUR, both of Argos, and Mrs. Jim (Barbara) IRWIN, Culver; two sons, Robert F. [CROW], Taylors, S.C., and Dan W. [CROW], Richmond; nineteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Olive QUIMBY, Argos, and a brother, Wayne CROW, Argos. Preceding in death were three sisters and a brother.

M. Marie Hagerman

May 19, 1901 - Feb. 22, 1992

Mary Marie HAGERMAN, 90, Leiters Ford, died at 10:57 a.m.Saturday at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth, where she had lived for two years.

She was born in Terre Hauts to Edward ad Bessie GUESS SWEANY, and had lived most of her life in Fulton County. On Feb. 15, 1961 in Leiters Ford she married Percy HAGERMAN, who died in Septemvber 1982. She formerly was employed at Geneva Center, Rochester Metal Products and the former Rochester Laundry. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Logansport.

Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Walter (Helen) EASTERDAY, Okeechobee, Fla., and Mrs. John (Betty) HALL, Leesburg, Fla.; two brothers, Douglas SWEANY, Rochester, and Melvin SWEANY, Fort Myers, Fla.; a nephew, Woody McGLOTHIN, Leiters Ford, and three great-nieces, Pat PLOTHOW, Seymour, and Vicky RUSSELL and Bettie GROSS, both of Leiters Ford. Preceding in death were three sisters, Agnes GATES, Violet REDINGER and Lucille DEEDS, and a niece, Wilma McGLOTHIN.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. 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 10 a.m. Tuesday.

Todd R. Welling

Dec. 30, 1960 - Feb. 21, 1992

Todd Robert WELLING, 31, of 217 W. Wiliams St, Argos, died about 6 p.m Friday in South Bend.

He was born Dec. 30, 1960 in Rochester to Leon and June KLINE WELLING. He moved from Leiters Ford to Argos 10 years ago. On Sept. 4, 1982 in Leiters Ford he married Debra S. JUSTIS, who survives. He had been a mechanic for the Culver Marina for the past four years. He attended the Walnut Church of the Brethren. He was a member of the Argos Lions Club.

Surviving with his wife are a daugher, Whitney M. WELLING, at home; his mother, June WELLING, Leiters Ford; a brother, Craig B. WELLING, Elkhart, and nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. His father died June 20, 1988.

Services wil be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Walnut Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Russell PAYNE officiating. Burial wil be in the Leiters Ford I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call after 1:30 Tuesday at the church. Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Whitney M. Welling Scholarship Fund.

Nathan Andrew Lee

Feb. 15, 1992 - Feb. 20, 1992

Darin Lee

Feb. 14, 1992 - Feb. 17, 1992

Private graveside services were to be today for the families of Nathan Andrew LEE and Darin LEE, infant children of Arik and Debra ZIMMERMAN LEE, 1803 Oakwood Drive. The Rev. Jack HARTMAN was to officiate. Zimmerman Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to a charity or a church.

The babies and their brother, Tanner Jacob LEE, were bor Feb. 15 at Indiana University Hospital, Indianapolis. Darin died at 1:10 a.m. Feb. 17 and Nathan died at 10 p.m. Feb. 20 in Riley Children’s Hospital, Indianapolis.

Surviving with their parents and brother are the maternal grandparents, John and Marvus ZIMMERMAN, Akron; the paternal grandparents, Jerry and Barbara LEE, Rochester; the great-grandparents, Lauretta LEE, Frances WERNER and Sherman HIVELY, all of Rochester, and Josephine MERLEY, Akron, and the great-great-grandmother, Bertha BITTERLING, Rochester.

Tuesday, February 25, 1992

Glen R. Saltsgiver

Aug. 22, 1915 - Feb. 23, 1992

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the First Christian Church for Glen R. SALTSGIVER, 76, of 1220 Wabash Ave.

The Rev. C. Allan HAZEN will officiate and burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good funeral Home, Rochester, and after 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the church. Masonic services will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Cancer Fund or the First Christian Church.

Mr. Saltsgiver died at 9:45 p.m. Sunday at his home. He was born in Mishawaka to Sidney and Elsa WOLFE SALTSGIVER and moved from Monticello to Rochester in 1951. On May 22, 1937 in Wheeling, W.Va., he married Thelma Fern SCHLEMMER, who died Dec. 9, 1976. On Aug. 8, 1977 in Rochester he married Ida CLINTON, who survives. He was retired after 20 years with Sonoco Products in Akron. He was a World War II veteran, served with the Sea-Bees (Construction Battalion) in the Pacific Theater. He was a member of the First Christian Church, the Rocheter Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite of South Bend, the Mizpah Temple in Fort Wayne and the Manitou Shrine Club.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, JoAnn DEAN, Bloomington; three sons, James P. [SALTSGIVER], Indianapolis; Keith A. [SALTSGIVER], Fort Worth, Texas, and Gary R. [SALTSGIVER], Hershey, Pa., nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a step-son, Russ CLINTON, Noblesville; a step-daughter, Carol SUNDHEIMER, Warsaw; five step-grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Maxine SCHIEBER, North Liberty, and Myrtle RUFF, El Cajon, Calif. Preceding in death were a sister, Margaret [SALTSGIVER], and a brother, Vernon [SALTSGIVER].

Oliver Staner

Oct. 22, 1915 - Feb. 24, 1992

Oliver “Ollie” STANER, 76, of 18725 Linden Road, Argos, died at 3 p.m. Monday at his home. He had been in failing health for several years.

He was born Oct. 22, 1915 in Argos to Charles and Nora MYERS STANER. He lived most of his life in the Argos community, and also had lived in Logansport and Fort Wayne. On March 31, 1941 in Logansport he married Hazel L. BENNINGHOFF, who survives. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Jordan Baptist Church.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Ken (Sharon) CRUM, Walkerton, and Judy STANER, Argos; a son, Larry [STANER], Bremen; eight grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren, and two brothers, Richard [STANER] Windsor, Pa., and Bob [STANER], South Bend. Preceding in death were two brothers, Billy and Lowell [STANER].

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at he Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Arley MITCHUM officiating. Burial will be in the Argos Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday.

Vernerd D. Goodman

Jan. 19, 1899 - Feb. 24, 1992

Vernerd D. GOODMAN, 93, Besamore Park Road, Lake Manitou, died at 11:38 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital, where he had been a patient since Friday. He was born in Fulton County to George and Nora HAY GOODMAN. He lived most of his life in Fulton and Marshall counties. On Feb. 8, 1920 in West Lebanon he married Ruby M. SALTA, who died Oct. 8, 1950. He was a retired farmer and a member of Whippoorwill Community Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Jeanne WATSON and Mrs. Harold (Ruth) SOUTH, both of Plymouth; three sons, William and Bob [GOODMAN], both of Rochester, and Richard [GOODMAN], New Haven; twenty-one grandchildren; thirty-one great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death was a brother, Everett GOODMAN.

Services will be 3 p.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. John ANDREWS officiating. Burial will be in the Leiters Ford I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 2 p.m. Thursday.

Wednesday, February 26, 1992

Dorothy Vanlue

Nov. 29, 1902 - Feb. 25, 1992

Dorothy Lucretia VANLUE, 89, Osceola, died at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Miller’s Merry Manor of Wakarusa, where she had lived for 5 1/2 years. She had been in failing health for eight years. She was born in Bedford, Pa., to Jake and Mary CLARK RITCHEY. On June 5, 1933 in South Bend she married Harry VANLUE, who died April 23, 1972. She was a member of the Apostolic Temple of South Bend.

Surviving are four sons, Jack [VANLUE], Wakarusa, Daniel [VANLUE], Cadiz, Ky.; Dave [VANLUE], Kansas City, Mo., and Fred [VANLUE], St. Louis, Mo. twenty-three grandchildren, and twenty-six great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were a daughter, Sally WIEDEKOFER, ten sisters and fourbrothers.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Reith Rohrer Ehret Lienhart Funeral Home, Wakarusa, with Pastor Peter ROWE officiating. Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday.

Thursday, February 27, 1992

Betty J. Zartman

Feb. 13, 1927 - Feb. 27, 1992

Betty J. ZARTMAN, 65, Toner St., Kewanna, died at 5:30 a.m. Thursday at her home.

She was born in Clinton County to Emmertt L. and Dessie VANDERVENTER WARREN. On Dec. 20, 1961 in Mentone she married Lawrence T. ZARTMAN, who survives.

Surviving with her husband are three daughters, Marylin TAVIS, Lowell, Mich.; Linda SARTIN, Greentown, and Glenda ROYCE, Phoenix, Ariz.; three step-daughters, Violet L. JOHNSON, Clearwater, Fla., and Bonnie L. DOTSON and Susan LAWHORN, both of Hudson, Fla.; three step-sons, Larry E. ZARTMAN and Richard L. ZARTMAN, both of Flint, Mich., and Dennis R. ZARTMAN, Warsaw; thirty-one grandchildren; several great-grandchildren, and four brothers, Fred WARREN, Frankfort; Russell WARREN, Kokomo; David WARREN, West Virginia, and Don WARREN, Bloomington. Preceding in death were a son, three brothers and a sister.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with Pastor Martin MASTIN officiating. Burial will be in the Kewanna I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m Saturday and after 9 a.m. Sunday.

Friday, February 28, 1992

Blanche Strauche

March 6, 1897 - Feb. 27, 1992

Blanche STRAUCHE, 94, of 15620 Old U.S. 31, Argos, died at 7:45 p.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital, where she had been admitted earlier that day.

She was born at English Lake to Edward and Minda WELSH RIGGLE. She moved from Griffith to Argos seven years ago. She was married to William H. STRAUCHE, who preceded in death. She was an elementary school teacher for 47 years, having taught in Calumet Township, the Griffith School System and the Hosford Park School System, Gary. She attended Valparaiso and Indiana universities. She was a member of the Indiana State Teachers Association and a life member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She attended the Argos United Methodist Church.

Surviving are a son, Billy E. STRAUCH; three grandchildren, Susan and Alan [STRAUCHE], Pontiac, Ill., and David [STRAUCHE], Houston, Texas, and two great-grandchildren. Preceding in death was a brother.

Private services will be at Ridge Lawn Cemetery in Griffith. Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, is in charge of arrengements. There will be no visitation.

Saturday, February 29, 1992

Walter L. Ward

April 28, 1931 - Feb. 28, 1992

Walter L. WARD, 60, of 1225 Lakeshore Dricve, died at 5:10 p.m. Friday at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne. He had been hospitalized since Feb. 20 after a fall.

He was born in Miami County to Arther and Golda CONFER WARD. On June 29, 1952 in Akron he married Mary Janet PARKER, who survives. He was retired from Allied-Bendix, South end, after 36 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Germany, and was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Manitou Moose Lodge.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Debora) HUFFMAN, Copley, Ohio; two sons, Jeffery [WARD], Casterland, N.Y., and Michael [WARD], Rochester; two granddaughters, Ashlee and Amie; a grandson, Parker Phillip HUFFMAN, and two brothers, Robert [WARD], Wilmington, N.C., and Albert [WARD], of California.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Merlyn COX officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday.

Albert I. Quivey

May 21, 1905 - Feb. 28, 1992

Albert I. QUIVEY, 86, of 7650 Indiana 234 West, Crawfordsville, formerly of Marshall County, died unexpectedly at 2:30 p.m. Friday at his residence.

He was born in Fulton County to Clarence and Nellie IRWIN QUIVEY. He moved from Lowell to Crawfordsville in 1969. In 1926 in Marshall County he married Margaret ADAMSON, who survives. He was a long-time farmer and outdoorsman. He graduated in 1922 from Argos High School, and attended Manchester College. He taught school at the former Green Township School in Marshall County. He was a member and past president of the Lake County Cattle Feeders Association and the Lake County Sheep Breeders Association, a member and past master of the Indiana Trail Grange in Lowell, and a member and past secretary of the Northern Indiana Fox Hunters Association. He was a member of the New Market United Methodist Church, near Crawfordsville.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs Leslie (Jane) BOYER, Marion, Ill.; two sons, James [QUIVEY], Charleston, Ill., and Jack [QUIVEY], Culver; eleven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Mary Alice LANNON, Clifton Springs, N.Y.; four brothers, Ronald [QUIVEY], Culver, and Virgil, Glen and Hugh [QUIVEY], all of Plymouth. Preceding in death were a daughter, Marylee MOODY, and an infant granddaughter.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Michael GORE officiating. Burial will be in the Poplar Grove Cemetery, Culver. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon Monday.

Monday, March 2, 1992

Christian L. Estrich

March 9, 1896 - Feb. 28, 1992

Christian Louis “C.L.” ESTRICH, 95, of 600 N. Sycamore St., North Manchester, died at 11:08 p.m. Friday at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born in Hutchison, Minn., to William E. and Anna NASS ESTRICH. On Nov. 8, 1931 he married Lela WAGONER, who survives. He retired from service and sales for the Protection Equipment Company in Minneapolis, Minn. He served in the Navy during World War I. He was member of the United Methodist Church in North Manchester and the Fort Wayne American Legion.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. James (Marilyn) FRITTS, Rochester, and Mrs. Harold (Judith Ann) FREDINE, Odon; a son, David L. [ESTRICH], Orinda, Calif.; eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were a son, a daughter, a brother, and three sisters.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the United Methodist Church, North Manchester with the Rev. Paul STEELE and Rev. George BRUNNER officiating. Burial will be in the Roanoke I.O.O.F. Cemetery Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. today at the DeLaughter Mortuary, North Manchester, and after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association.

Tuesday, March 3, 1992

Albert Brown

Dec. 4, 1906 - March 2, 1992

Albert BROWN, 85, Fort Wayne, died at 9:45 a.m. Monday at St. Anne Home, Fort Wayne.

He was born in Peoria, Ill., to Abe and Rose SOLOMAN BROWN. On Dec. 18, 1975 in Rochester he married Juanita BROWN, who survives. He had lived in Fort Wayne since 1988. He retired in 1969 after 18 years with U.S. Steel. He also had been self-employed as a radio and television repairman.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Patricia R. BEISNER, Anaheim, Calif., and Carol A. KASPER, St. John; eight step-daughters, Virginia SCOTT, Corpus Christi, Texas; Helen DILLON, Morgan Hill, Calif.; Mary FULTZ, Ashey; Janet MEYERS, Sarasota, Fla., Nancy HUNTER, Florida, and Betty JURY, Dorothy BRUICK and Nancy FALLS, all of Fort Wayne; three step-sons, Guy BOOKOUT and Daniel FULTZ, both of Fort Wayne, and Edward FULTZ, Ashley; forty-four grandchildren, and a sister, Ruth WEISS, Calumet City.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, with the Rev. Tom SMITH officiating. Burial will be in the New Haven I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the Fort Wayne Crippled Children and Adults Society.

Arvillia I. Daugherty

July 26, 1924 - March 3, 1992

Arvillia I. DAUGHERTY, 87, Winamac Nursing Home, formerly of Star City, died at 5:01 a.m. today in Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac. She was born July 26, 1924 in Harrison Township of Pulaski County to Asa and Archie DAVIS BONNELL. In 1941 she marrid Joe KOUGH, who died in 1942. She was a former postal employee in Arlington, Va. She was a member of the Kewanna Church of Christ and the Winamac VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

Surviving are a son, William J. KOUGH Sr., Star City; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, and a sister, Ferald KING, Winamac. Preceding in death were two sisters and a brother.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with the Rev. Herb HIATT officiating. Burial will be in the Kewana I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and after 8 a.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.

Wednesday, March 4, 1992

Velma C. Hagan

June 25, 1905 - March 3, 1992

Velma Charlotte HAGAN, 86, formerly of 304 E. Walnut St., Argos, died at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth.

She was born in Marshall County to Ira and Georgia WICKIZER GROSSMAN, and had lived most of her life in the Argos community. On Nov. 23, 1927 in South Bend she married Clarence HAGAN, who died in October 1978. She was a member of the Argos Bible Church.

Surviving are four daughters, Joyce KESLER, Scottsdale, Ariz.; Carolyn SHERWOOD, Argos; Mrs. Leo (Beverly) EICH, Tempe, Ariz., and Mrs. David (Susanne) HARGRAVE, Darwin, Australia; four sons, Richard [HAGAN], Argos; Max [HAGAN], San Diego, Calif.; Jarrel [HAGAN], Dayton, Ohio, and Maurice [HAGAN], Auburn; twenty-seven grandchildren; thirty-six great-grandchildren, and a brother, Darold GROSSMAN, Knightstown. Preceding in death was an infant daughter, Julia Ann [HAGAN].

Services will be at 10:30 a.m Friday at the Argos Bible Church with the Rev. Earl LIGHTFOOT officiating. Burial will be in the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and after 9:30 a.m. Friday at the church.

Marie Drochner

Aug. 24, 1907 - March 3, 1992

Marie DROCHNER, 84, of 1520 19th Road, Tippecanoe, died at 9:58 p.m. Tuesday, shortly after arrival at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Lithuania to Martin and Marie LORENZ. She moved from Chicago to Tippecanoe in 1962. On Nov. 24, 1932 in Lithuania she married Emil DROCHNER, who survives. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rochester.

Surviving with her husband are three daughters, Mrs. Ed (Herta) MULELLER, Des Plaines, Ill.; Mrs. Frank (Edith) ALBERS, Oak Lawn, Ill., and Mrs. Jim (Erika) NAPIER, Los Angeles, Calif; three sons, Edwin [DROCHNER], Tippecanoe; Harry [DROCHNER], Chicago, and Erich [DROCHNER], Peoria, Ill.; twelve grandchildren. Preceding in death were two brothers.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Berneice Jones

April 18, 1909 - March 3, 1992

Berneice JONES, 82, 110 E. Main St., Mentone, died at 10 p.m. Tuesday at the home of her son, Ken JONES, of Claypool.

She was born in Marion to Clarence and Mary WYATT SINE. On June 29, 1941 at Mentone she married Mervin D “Porky” JONES, who died Sept. 16, 1975. She lived most of her married life in Mentone. She was the owner/operator of the Berneice Beauty Shop. She was a member of the Mentone United Methodist Church, the American Legion Auxiliary, the Mentone Eastern Star and the Psi Iota Xi Sorority.

Surviving with her son are six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Preceding in death was a sister.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the Mentone Cemetery with the Rev. Will LAWSON officiating. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Thursday at King Memorial Home in Mentone.

Thursday, March 5, 1992

Marie Drochner

Aug. 24, 1907 - March 3, 1992

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Rochester for Marie DROCHNER, 84, of 1520 19th Road, Tippecanoe.

Pastor James KREFT will officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery, North Judson. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Friday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and after 9 a.m. Saturday at the church. Memorials may vbe made to the St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Mrs. Drochner died at 9:58 p.m. Tuesday, shortly after arrival at Woodlawn Hospital. She was born in Lithuania to Martin and Marie LORENZ. She moved from Chicago to Tippecanoe in 1962. On Nov. 24, 1931 in Lithuania she married Emil DROCHNER, who survives. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Surviving with her husband are three daughters, Mrs. Ed (Herta) MUELLER, Des Plaines, Ill.; Mrs. Frank (Edith) ALBERS, Oak Law, Ill.; and Mrs. Jim (Erika) NAPIER, Mission Viejo, Calif.; three sons, Edwin [DROCHNER], Tippecanoe; Harry [DROCHNER], Chicago, and Erich [DROCHNER], Peoria, Ill.; twelve grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were two brothers.

Friday, March 6, 1992 to Saturday, March 7, 1992

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Monday, March 9, 1992

Elsie M. Tyler

May 28, 1898 - March 7, 1992

Elsie M. TYLER, 93, a former Burton community resident, died at 11:55 a.m. Saturday at the residece of her son, Bob [TYLER], in Montgomery, W. Va., with whom she lived. She had been in failing health for 18 months.

She was born in Roselawn to H.H. and Helen LANG NELSON. She moved from Rochester to West Virginia two years ago. Prior to that, she had lived in Lowell. Her husband, Joshua TYLER, died in 1970.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Terry (Karen) SULLIVAN, Monticello; three sons, Kenneth [TYLER], Kewana; Myron [TYLER], Valparaiso, and Robert [TYLER], Montgomery; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mable BURKE, Lafayette. Preceding in death was a brother, Harvey [NELSON].

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, where friends may call from 6-8 p.m Tuesday and after 10 a.m. Wednesday. Pastor Joey WATT will officiate. The body will be removed to the Sheets Funeral Home in Lowell where friends may call from 6-8 p.m. CST (7 to 9 p.m. EST) Wednesday. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. CST (noon EST) Thursday in the Lowell Memorial Cemetery.

Rex E. Tibbets

Oct. 4, 1925 - March 8, 1992

Rex E. TIBBETS, 66, of 1100 S. Park Road (Rochester Mobile Home Court), died at 2:10 p.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Converse to Reno E. and Bernice ZOOK TIBBETS, and moved from Converse to Fulton County in 1975. On March 8, 1947 in New Castle he married Mary HARGER, who survives. He was retired from Wilburn Construction Company. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theater. He was a member of the Rochester VFW and American Legion.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Alice Rexene) WILSON, Rochester, and Mrs. K.C. (Doris Ellen) JONES, Colorado Springs, Colo.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Tony (Wilmadean) PANDISCO, Rindge, N.H., and Mrs.. William (Shirley) HELTON, Greentown, and two brothers, Merrill TIBBETS, Convrse, and Max TIBBETS, Sweetser. Preceding in death were a son, John David [TIBBETS], in 1975, and a brother.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Jack HARTMAN officiating. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. in the Converse Cemetery, where the Rochester American Legion and VFW will conduct military rites. Memorials may be made to the VFW building fund.

Tuesday, March 10, 1992

Rex E. Tibbets

Oct. 4, 1925 - March 8, 1992

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rocheser, for Rex E. TIBBETS, 66, of 1100 Park Road (Rochester Mobile Home Court).

The Rev. Jack HARTMAN will officiate. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m in the Converse Cemetery, where the Rochester American Legion and VFW will conduct military rites. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. tonight and after 10 a.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the VFW building fund.

Mr. Tibbets died at 2:10 p.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital. He was born in Converse to Reno E. and Bernice ZOOK TIBBETS, and moved from Converse to Fulton County in 1975. On March 8, 1947 in New Castle he married Mary HARGER, who survives. He was retired from Wilburn Construction Company. He served wih the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theater. He was a member of the Rochester VFW and American Legion.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Alice Rexene) WILSON, Rochester, and Mrs. K.C. (Doris Ellen) JONES, Colorado Springs, Colo.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Tony (Wilmadean) PANDISCO, Rindge, N.H., and Mrs. William (Shirley) HELTON, Greentown, and two brothers, Merrill TIBBETS, Converse, and Max TIBBETS, Sweetser. Preceding in death were a son, John David [TIBBETS], in 1975, and a brother.

Charley Jones

Jan. 19, 1918 - March 8, 1992

Charley JONES, 74, of 254 E. Sixth St., died at 2:55 p.m. Sunday at his daughter’s home in Middletown, Ohio.

He was born in Miami County to Harry and Lizzie BLACKBURN JONES. He was first married to Marybelle SIPE, who preceded in death. He then married Ethel OLINGER, who preceded in death. He was retired from Bryan Steam Corporation. He was a member of the Moose Lodge.

Surviving are three daughters, Charlette THORNSBURG, Middletown, Ohio, Barbara CREPEAU, Lowell, and Oma JOY, Dallas,Texas; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchidren; a sister, Norb GUTBROD, Peru, and two brothers, William JONES and Tom JONES, both of Peru Preceding in death were a sister and four brothers.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru, with the Rev. Ron SHANER officiating. Burial will be in the Ever-Rest Memorial Park of Cass County. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Cleo Drudge

Sept. 29, 1901 - March 9, 1992

Cleo DRUDGE, 90, of 1227 Wabash Ave., died at 4:30 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital. He had been in failing health for two years.

He was born in Newcastle Township to Amos and Margaret TOLEN DRUDGE, and had lived all his life in Fulton County. On Jan. 17, 1922 in St. Joseph, Mich., he married Louise CARR, who survives. He retired in 1962 from farming. He was a member of the Grace Unitd Methodist Church.

Surviving with his wife are three daughtrs, Mrs. Earl (Betty) VanBAALEN, Peru; Jean BRANDT, Punta Gorda, Fla., and Mrs. Joseph (Carol Sue) BARTS, Rochester; six grandchildren ten great-grandchildren four great-grat-grandchildren, and a sister, Lorene OLIVER, Rochester. Precedig in death was a sistr, Sena TROUT.

Private family graveside services will be Friday at the Athens Cemetery with the Rev. Jack HARTMAN officiating. There will be no visitation. Memorials may e made to the Manitou Training Center. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements.

Wednesday, March 11, 1992

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Thursday, March 12, 1992

Elizabeth G. Orpurt

Nov. 6, 1892 - March 11, 1992

Elizabeth G. ORPURT, 99, North Manchester, died at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday in Timbercrest Brethren Home, North Manchester.

She was born in Miami County to James P. and Rebecca Belle YANT NICODEMUS. She was married to William C. ORPURT, who died Oct. 24, 1972. She was a member of the Peru Church of the Brethren.

Surviving are four sons, William [ORPURT], Lima, Ohio; Philip [ORPURT], North Manchester, and Edward and Kenneth [ORPURT], Peru; seventeen grandchildren; thirty-five great-grandchildren; twelve great-great-grandchildren, and two brothers, Verro NICODEMUS, South Bend, and Lloyd NICODEMUS, Hemet, Calif. Preceding in death were four brothers.

Services will be at 2 p.m Saturday at the Peru Church of the Brethren with the Revs. John BARTHOLOMEW and John MISHLER officiating. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Fricay at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru. Contributions may be made to the Peru Church of the Brethren or Timbercrest Church of the Brethren Home.

Vickie R. Shoemaker

Aug. 14, 1947 - March 10, 1992

Vickie R. SHOEMAKER, 44, Edgerton, Ohio, died at 10:38 p.m. Tuesday at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne, from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle accident Tuesday near Grabill.

She was born in Wabash to Dean and Betty MORRISON FORD. On Sept. 29, 1984 in Warsaw she married Jay D. SHOEMAKER, who survives. She had served two terms as Kosciusko County Treasurer.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Lisa) HAY and Lori METZGER, both of Warsaw; two step-sons, Kevin SHOEMAKER, South Whitley,a nd Kip SHOEMAKER, Pierceton; two grandchildren; her parents, Dean and Betty FORD, Claypool; a sister, Mrs. Stuart (Julie) WATKINS, Claypool, and a brother, Jim FORD, Mansfield, Ohio.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Chamness-Tucker Funeral Home, Claypool, with the Rev. Wayne JOHNSON officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Claypool. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Friday.

Charles A. Besse Sr.

Aug. 16, 1916 - March 4, 1992

Word has been received of the death of Charles Arthur BESSE Sr., 75, Louisville, Ky. He died March 4 in his home.

Services were Monday at St. Rita Catholic Church, Louisville. Burial was in the Zachary Taylor National Cemetery in Louisville.

Mr. Besse was born in Fowler to Arthur and Catherine SILVER BESSE. On Oct. 4, 1947 he married Anna Margaret STOLTZ, who died in July 1955. On Feb. 4, 1956 he married Mary Louise ABBING, who survives. He retired after 23 years as a mechanic for International Truck Sales and Service. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the American Veterans, Knights of Colmbus Assumption Council, St. Anthamosius Booster Club and the St. Rita Catholic Church.

Surviving with his wife are five daughters, Margaret A. GEIGER, Fort Worth, Texas; Mary J. PINKSTON, Mount Washington, Ky.; Ida A. TOWNE, Remingrton; Catherine ELZY and Deloris WOOLDRIDGE, both of Louisville; six sons, Charles A. [BESSE] Jr., Owensboro, Ky.; Michael J. [BESSE], Hanover; Jerome [BESSE], Lebanon Junction, Ky.; Louis E. [BESSE], Lexington, S.C; Barnard and John R. [BESSE], both of Louisville; sixteen grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two brothers, Leo J. [BESSE], Indianapolis, and David E. [BESSE], Kewanna; four sisters, Delores FOERG, Star City; Patricia KOONS, Logansport; Mathilda LAMB, Kewanna, and Josephine ILLINGSWORTH, Fowler, and forty-two nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were a brother and a sister.

Friday, March 13, 1992

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Saturday, March 14, 1992

Daniel L. Flora

May 23, 1956 - Dec. 31, 1991

Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday for Daniel Lee FLORA, 35, Chicago, in the Erie United Methodist Church, Peru. The church is off U.S. 24 bypass on Paw Paw Pike.

Mr. Flora died Dec. 31 in Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago. He was the son of Everette and Blanche FLORA, Peru.

Monday, March 16, 1992

R. Edward Polley

Dec. 6, 1909 - March 15, 1992

R. Edward POLLEY, 82, Four Seasons Mobile Home Estates, died at 1:11 a.m. Sunday at Life Care Center, where he had been a patient for a week. He had been in failing health for several years.

He was born in Rochester to Lewis and Esther RHINESMITH POLLEY. He had lived in the Rochester and Macy areas all his life. On Noc. 25, 1930 near Culver he married June FLETCHER, who survives. He was retired from farming and from the maintenance department at North Miami Schools. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Rochester, the Rochester I.O.O.F., the Manitou Moose Lodge and the Macy Masonic Lodge.

Surviving with his wife are a son, Larry POLLEY, Lafayette; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and a brother, Richard POLLEY, Mishawaka. A son, D. Ward POLLEY, died Feb. 28, 1977.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday 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. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist church or Macy United Methodist Church.

Harry H. Williams

Oct. 1, 1914 - March 15, 1992

Harry H. WILLIAMS, 77, Rt. 1, Twelve Mile, died at 1:05 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Hospital in Logansport.

He was born in Jackson Township of Cass County to Emuel H. and Juney M. CONKLIN WILLIAMS. In January 1942 he married Genevieve V. MOORE, who survives. He was a retired grinder supervisor for Myers Spring Company in Logansport. He attended the Metea Baptist Church. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving as a machine gunner in Germany during the Battle of the Bulge. He was a graduate of Logansport High School.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Linda M. STOVER, Rt. 1, Twelve Mile; two grandchildren; a sister, Verna GRASSMYER, Riverton, Ill., and two brothers, Owen B. [WILLIAMS], Logansport, and Lester R. [WILLIAMS], Walton.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Metea Baptist Church with Dr. Bryan CLEMENS officiating. Burial will be in the Metea Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Royal Center, and after 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Minni Toebe

Nov. 6, 1898 - March 16, 1992

Minni TOEBE, 93, of 10013 W. 16th Road, Argos, died at 7 a.m. today at her home following a lengthy illness.

She was born in Chicago to Charles and Pauline SEILBACH CORDT. She moved from Chicago to Argos in 1968. On April 23, 1968 in Chicago she married Otto Richard TOEBE, who died Nov. 9, 1977. She was retired from Acme Steel Corporation in Chicago.

Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Grossman Funeral Home,Argos, with the Rev. Earl LIGHTFOOT officiating. Burial will be in the Argos Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may call after 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the Marshall County Humane Society.

Tuesday, March 17, 1992

Vern T. West

Oct. 9, 1984 - March 16, 1992

Vern T. WEST, 7, died Monday in Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Mich., from injuries sustained Sunday when he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle near his home.

He was born in Traverse City to Larry and Rhonda WILSON WEST of Cedar, Mich., who survive with a sister, Stacey, at home; the maternal grandparents, Garland and Barbara WILSON, Rochester; the paternal grandparents, Keith and Veta WEST, Rochester, and aunts and uncles.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Bayview Wesleyan Church in Traverse City with the Rev. James W. MARTIN officiating. The place of burial has not been determined. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Traverse City Covell Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Wesleyan Church of Traverse City.

Wednesday, March 18, 1992

Russell Milliser

Feb. 13, 1915 - March 17, 1992

Russell H. MILLISER, 77, Plymouth, died at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital in Plymouth.

He was born in Rochester to John H. and Maude M. HENDERSON MILLISER, and had lived most of his life in Plymouth. On June 27, 1936 in Plymouth he married Evelyn M. HURFORD, who survives. He retired in 1980 from Allied Products Corporation of South Bend.

Surviving with his wife are three sons, John A. [MILLISER], Bremen; Robert L. [MILLISER], South Bend, and Roger L. [MILLISER], Middleton, Ohio; six grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Lois GOODRICH, Plymouth, and Arlene BALTES, West Point, Ga. Preceding in death were three brothers, Harry, Earl and Luther [MILLISER].

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Johnson Funeral Home, Plymouth, with the Rev. David OVERMYER officiating. Burial will be in the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday.

Thursday, March 19, 1992

Carl R. Zartman

Carl R. ZARTMAN, 79, of 1080 Lakeview Drive, Deland, Fla., died Tuesday in Deland Convalescent Center. He was born in Gilead. He moved from Beloit, Wis., to Florida in 1958. He was a retired truck driver from Zartman Trucking Company.

Surviving with his wife, Evelyn [ZARTMAN], are three daughters, Connie HOPKINS and Sue MASTEN, both of Deland,and Linda ZARTMAN COOPER, Quinton, Okla.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Mildred KREUTZER, Springfield, Ill., and a brother, Richard ZARTMAN, Longwood, Fla.

Arrangements are pending with Lankford Funeral Home, Deland.

Frances M. Nix

Oct. 31, 1939 - Feb. 2, 1982

Word has been received of the Feb. 2, death of Frances Marie “Francine” NIX, 52, Houston, Texas.

Mrs. Nix died of cancer after a two-year illness. She was the wife of the former Rochester resident David NIX, who survives. She had lived most of her life in Houston, and also had lived two years in New York. She was a model and actress in the Houston area, had appeared in the movies, “Bad News Bears Breaking Training,” “Terms of Endearment” and “Urban Cowboy.”

Surviving with her husband is a brother, Judge Jim BARKLEY.

Following cremation, services were conducted Feb. 7 at St. Vincent’s Catholic Church in Housston.

Vern T. West

Oct. 9, 1964 - March 16, 1992

A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at the First Church of God in Rochester for Vern T. WEST, 7, Cedar, Mich. The Rev. Harry MULLINS will officiate.

Vern, son of Larry and Rhonda WILSON WEST, died Monday in Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Mich., from injuries sustained Sunday when he was struck by a vehicle while rieing his bicycle near his home.

Dorothy C. Murphy

Dorothy C. MURPHY, 72, Rt. 2, Akron, died at 4:23 a.m. today at St. Joseph Hospital, Kokomo.

Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Elizabeth Woods

Elizabeth WOODS, 75, Rt. 1, Box 139, Kewanna, died this morning at Pulaski health Care Center in Winamac.

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

Friday, March 20, 1992

Dorothy C. Murphy

March 23, 1920 - March 19, 1992

Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Haartzler Funeral Home, Akron, for Dorothy C. MURPHY, 71, Rt. 2, Akron.

The Rev. Roy WOLFE will officiate, and burial will be in the Silver Creek Cemetery, east of Akron. Friends may call from 4-8 Friday. Memorials may be made to the Kokomo St. Joseph Hospital Intensive Care Unit.

Mrs. Murphy died at 4:23 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Hospital, Kokomo. She was born in Gas City to Mack and Lela ADAMS SMITH. On April 10, 1940 in Fairmount she married James E. MURPHY, who survives.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Mrs. Max (Alice) HELVEY, Concord, N.C.; two sons, Bill MURPHY, Akron, and James E. MURPHY Jr., Maiden, N.C.; thirteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Daisy McCALL, Burns, Ore., and two brothers, William SMITH, Hartford City, and Fred [SMITH]. Preceding in death were two sons, Mack L. MURPHY and Ben A. MURPHY.

Bessie Griewant

Bessie GRIEWANT, 92, Rt. 1, Tippecanoe, died at 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Holy Croas Parkview Hospital, Plymouth.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Jack J. Shuey

March 9, 1945 - March 19, 1992

Jack J. SHUEY, 47, Rt. 1, Kewanna, died at 11:59 p.m. Thursday in Pulaski County Memorial Hospital, Winamac, where he had been a patient since Tuesday. He had been in failing health since November.

He was born in Logansport to Samuel W and Esther Marie ARMANTROUT SHUEY. He lived most of his life in this area. On July 20, 1968 in Rochester he married Jeannie POTTHOFF, who survives. He was an employee of Galbreath Inc., Winamac, and was a former deputy marshal for Kewanna. He was a member of the Kewanna Church of Christ and the Kewanna Lions Club, and was a Little League coach for the Kewanna-Fulton Youth League and a coach for the Fulton All-Stars baseball team.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Heather SHUEY, at home; two sons, J.J. SHUEY and Robert [SHUEY], both at home; five sisters, Mrs. Robert (Carolyn) GRIFFIS, Bourbon; Sandra K. GUTHRIE, Owensboro, Ky.; Mrs. Javier (Melody Ann) PEREZ, Fort Worth, Texas; Pequitti MONTELONGO, Rochester; Mrs. John (Robin L.) KELLY, Talma; five brothers, Martin L. SHUEY, Rensselaer; Gary L. SHUEY, Rochester; Rex SHUEY, Italy; Charles SHUEY, Denver, Colo., and John MOOY Jr., Logansport. Preceding in death were two sisters and his parents.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial will be in the Rochester Citizens Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday and after 9 a.m. Monday.

John H. Miller

June 17, 1902 - March 19, 1992

John H. MILLER, 89, Rt. 2, Royal Center, formerly of Akron, died at 8:30 p.m. Thursday in Memorial Hospital, Logansport.

He was born in Peru to Bert and Edna MILLER. On Sept. 3, 1923 in Chicago he married Annie NEWMAN, who survives. He was a retired master machinist with U.S. Steel of Chicago. He was also retired from farming and as a janitor for Akron High School. He was a pilot, and taught U.S. Army Air Corps pilots at Chicago and in Oklahoma. He was a member of the Christian Scientist Church, North Manchester; the Royal Center Lodge (50 years); the Harbor Lodge (past-master), Chicago; the Eastern Star, Royal Center; the Scottish Rite and Mizpah Shrine, Fort Wayne, and the Logansport Shrine Club.

Surviving with his wife are a son, Paul W. [MILLER], Royal Center; three grandchildren; a great-grandson, and two sisters, Florence RITENOUR, Tijunga, Calif., and Jean HUNT, Fairmont. Preceding in death were five sisters.

Services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Royal Center, with the Rev. Mike ANDERSON officiating. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Saturday. A Masonic memorial service will follow the funeral service. Memorials may be made to the Mark Miller fund.

Elizabeth D. Woods

Aug. 21, 1916 - March 19, 1992

Elizabeth Dorothy WOODS, 75, Rt.1, Box 139, Kewanna, died at 9:45 a.m. Thursday in Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

She was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., to James S. and Frances MOORE SHAW. She moved from Gary to Kewanna in 1972. On Dec. 24, 1938 in Farmersburgh of Sullivan County she married David Edwin WOODS Sr., who survives. She was a member of the Nazarene Church in Gary.

Surviving with her husband are three daughters, Mrs. Mark (Elizabeth) GRANT, Chesterton; Mrs. James (June) DYER, West Bloomfield, Mich., and Mrs. Mark (Mary) CLARK, Severn, Md.; four sons, David E. [WOODS] Jr., Rochester; James S. [WOODS], Kewanna; Denton S. [WOODS], Thermopolis, Wy., and Thomas W. [WOODS], Scherrerville; fourteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, the Rev. James S. SHAW, Stockton, Calif., and nieces and nephews. Preceding in death was a sister, Sara HOBACK.

Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Pastor Lloyd SIMPSON officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetry. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saturday.

Saturday, March 21, 1992

Bessie E. Griewank

April 30, 1900 - March 19, 1992

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, for Bessie E. GRIEWANK, 91, Rt. 1, Box 181, Tippecanoe.

The Rev. Keith SMITLEY will officiate and burial will be in the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday.

Mrs. Griewank died at 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital, Plymouth, where she had been a patient for three days. She had been in failing health for two months.

She was born in Villa Grove, Ill., to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene SIMINTON. She moved from Argos to Tippecanoe 15 years ago. In 1917 in Hanna she married Roy A. GRIEWANK, who died Sept. 26, 1975. She was a member of the Poplar Grove United Methodist Church and the Whippoorwill Ladies Aid.

Surviving are two daughters, Kathern AEGERTER, Green Valley, Ariz., and Mrs. Verne (Ilean) WEIGER, Tippecanoe; two sons, Albert “Bud” [GRIEWANK], Argos, and John “Jack” [GRIEWANK], LaGrange; ten grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; ten great-great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were a daughter, Jeanie [GRIEWANK], in 1964; a sister, and three brothers.

Sylvia S. Miller

Oct. 17, 1921 - March 20, 1992

Sylvia S. MILLER, 70, died at 6:40 p.m. Friday at Life Care Center, where she resided.

She was born in Arthur, Ill., to Stephen S. and Anna YUTZY MILLER. She moved from Goshen to Rochester eight years ago. She was retired from Crown International Corporation, Elkhart, and was a member of the Baptist Church at Mexico.

Surviving are a sister, Mrs. John (Linda) RUSIE, Rochester; three brothers, Dan S. [MILLER], of Arthur; Enos [MILLER], of Milmont, Pa., and Pete [MILLER], of Elkhart, and nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were four sisters, Savannah MILLER, Amelia LAMB, Mary YODER and Clara YODER, and three brothers, Robert, Andrew and Marx [MILLER].

Services will be at 1 p.m. CST Monday (2 p.m. EST) at the Menonite Church in Arthur, where friends may call after 10 a.m. CST (11 a.m. EST) until services. Friends may call at Foster & Good Funeral Home in Rochester from 4-8 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to the Rochester Senior Citizens Center. Burial will be in the Otto Cemetery, south of Arthur.

Monday, March 23, 1992

Charles Mow

Charles MOW, 72, Elkhart, died at 6:14 p.m. Sunday at Americana Health Care Center in Elkhart, where he had been a patient since June.

Arrangements are pending at Hartzler-Gutermuth Funeral Home, Elkhart.

Charles H. Brucker

Dec. 31, 1916 - March 20, 1992

Charles H. BRUCKER, 75, Rt. 1, Monterey, died at 5:10 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend.

He was born in Monterey to Charles G. and Susan ROHMAN BRUCKER. On Sept. 30, 1945 in Monterey he married Lillian G. OVERMYER, who survives. A lifetime resident of Monterey, he was a dairy farmer and a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church. He was trustee of Tippecanoe Township from 1966-1982 and was a past-member of the Culver Community School Board. He had served on the Pulaski County 4-H Fair Board for 38 years.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Leroy (Barbara) WHITE, Winamac, and Mrs. Richard (Charlotte) RYMPH, Monterey.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver, with the Revs. Douglas BARBER and Gerald BORAWSKI officiating. Burial will be in the Monterey I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Tuesday.

Iva C. Murphy

Aug. 20, 1902 - March 22, 1992

Iva Constance MURPHY, 89, Plymouth, died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth.

She was born in Green Township of Marshall County to William and Alice HENDRICKS HITTLE. She had lived most of her life in Marshall and Fulton counties. She lived in Avon Park, Fla., from 1976-1984. On Feb. 6, 1928 in Argos she married Merrill R. MURPHY, who died in September 1977. She was a member of the Jordan Baptist Church, Argos.

Surviving are two sons, Bill A. [MURPHY], Plymouth, and Harold L. [MURPHY], Phoenix, Ariz.; fifteen grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. A son, Robert [MURPHY], died on April 10, 1990. She was the last member of a family of thirteen children.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Jordan Baptist Church with the Revs. Arley 2-5 and 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. [Sic] Memorials may be made to the Jordan Baptist Church or the Baptist Children’s Home, Valparaiso.

June A. Damron

June 19, 1943 - March 22, 1992

June Alice DAMRON, 48, Rt. 1, Macy (Nyona Lake), died at 12:22 a.m. Sunday, shortly after admission to Woodlawn Hospital. She had been in failing health for five years.

She was born in Bristol, Tenn., to Les and Gay BREWER HOCKETT. She moved to this area 14 years ago. On June 30, 1979 in Rochester she married Dewey DAMRON, who survives. She was a seamstress and a member of the Rochestr Church of God.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, five sons, eight grandchildren; her mother, two sisters, Mrs. Gary (Ann) FISH, St. Peters, Mo., and Betty MORRELL, Kokomo, and a brother, Larry HOCKETT, Bristol. preceding in death were her father, two sisters and a brother.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Henry BRADLEY officiating. Burial will be in the Citizens Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today and after 10 a.m. Tuesday.

Scott C. Raker

Services were to be at 11 a.m. today in Center Grove Presbyterian Church for former Rochester resident Scott C. RAKER, 34, Greenwood, who died Friday following a lengthy illness.

Surviving are his parents, Arvine and Geneva RAKER, Greenwood; two sisters, Susan WISEMAN and Amy VAUGHN, and a brother, Steve [RAKER].

Arrangements were with G.H. Herrmann Funeral Home, Indianapolis.

Tuesday, March 24, 1992

Howard L. Carr

Jan. 1, 1905 - March 22, 1992

Howard L. CARR, 87, Purcell, Okla., died Sunday following a lengthy illness.

He was born near Rochester to Harley L. and Clara CARR.

Surviving are a sister, Bernice HOFFMAN; a brother, R. Dean CARR, Kewanna, and nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceding in death were three brothers, Robert, Weldon and Byron [CARR].

Arrangements are pending.

Katelyn Lee Hudson

Feb. 26, 1992 - March 23, 1992

Katelyn Lee HUDSON, infant daughter of Roger and Phyllis DAVENPORT CARTWRIGHT, 208 E. Harrison St., Claypool, died at 7:13 a.m. Monday in Riley Memorial Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born in Warsaw.

Surviving with her parents are three half-sisters, Jaimie HUDSON, Pierceton, and Sheila and Jennifer CARTWRIGHT, both of Claypool; three half-brothers, Heath HUDSON, Pierceton, and Stephen and David CARTWRIGHT, both of Claypool; the paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Barbara HUDSON, Claypool; the maternal grandparent, Marion DAVENPORT, Greencastle, and the paternal great-grandmothers, Olive HUDSON, Mentone, and Zella COOK, Rochester.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Chamness-Tucker Funeral Home, Claypool, with the Rev. Chad BURKHART officiating. Burial will be in the Harrison Center Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday.

Wednesday, March 25, 1992

Charles M. Mow

May 1, 1919 - March 22, 1992

Services were to be at 1 p.m. today in the Hartzler-Gutermuth Funeral Home, Elkhart, for Charles M. MOW, 72, Elkhart.

The Rev. Stephen KOLDERUP was to officiate, and burial was to be in Rice Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army.

Mr. Mow died at 6:15 p.m. Sunday in the Americana Healthcare Center, Elkhart, where he had been a patient since June. He was born in Fulton County. On Aug. 18, 1946 in Grandville, Ohio, he married Mary J. THOMPSON, who survives.

He held bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Indiana University. He also attended Manchester College and the University of Notre Dame. He taught school a short time in Fulton County before entering the Army Air Corps during World War II and serving in the China-Burma Theater of war. He then taught in the Elkhart school system, starting with Lincoln School where he later was principal. Afterwards, he joined the Midwest Commerce Banking Company and became manager of its Travel Unlimited Edition, retiring in 1980. He was a member of the Elkhart Exchange Club, the I.U. Alumni Association and the First Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are two sons, Mark T. [MOW], Elkhart, and Joe W. [MOW], Middlebury; six grandchildren, and a sister, Jane BARTS, Rochester. Preceding in death was a brother, William [MOW].

Florence S. Northrop

Sept. 1, 1908 - March 23, 1992

Florence S. NORTHROP, 83, of 201 N. Michigan St., Argos, died at 4:22 p.m. Monday at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne. She had been in failing health since March 11.

She was born in Clinton to Willis A. and Jessie Mae FOLTZ SATTERLEE. She moved from Rolling Prairie to Argos in 1973. On Jan. 10, 1928 in Indianapolis she married the Rev. Albert H. NORTHROP, a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel; he died Nov. 29, 1978. She was a graduate of Clinton High School and an alumnus of DePauw University. She was a member of the Argos United Methodist Church, the China Painting Club and the Rolling Prairie Eastern Star.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. John (Florence) MONTE, Tucson, Ariz.; Mrs. George (Virginia) INKOFF, Indianapolis, and Eleanor HAIL, Glenview, Ill.; two sons, Albert W. [NORTHROP], Croom, Md., and Joseph S. [NORTHROP], Huntington; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mr. Don (Louise) HAY, Illinois; Mrs. Clifford (Emma Jane) KOERNEL, Jeffersonville, and Mary Ellen WELLMAN, Clinton, and a brother, William SATTERLEE, California.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Dr. Donald C. LACY officiating. Burial is tentatively set for 10 a.m. Monday in Arlington (Va.) National Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday.

Thursday, March 26, 1992

Florence S. Northrop

Sept. 1, 1908 - March 23, 1992

Services were to be at 1 p.m. today at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, for Florence S. NORTHROP, 83, of 201 N. Michigan St., Argos.

Dr. Donald C. LACY was to officiate. Burial is tentatively set or 10 a.m. Monday in Arlington (Va.) National Cemetery.

Mrs. Northrop died at 4:22 p.m. Monday at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne. She had been in failing health since March 11. She was born in Clinton to Willis A. and Jessie Mae FOLTZ SATTERLEE. She moved from Rolling Prairie to Argos in 1973. On Jan. 10, 1928 in Indianapolis she married the Rev. Albert H. NORTHROP, a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel; he died Nov. 29, 1978. She was a graduate of Clinton High School and an alumnus of DePauw University. She was a member of the Argos United Methodist Church, the China Painting Club and the Rolling Prairie Eastern Star.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. John (Florence) MOTE, Tucson, Ariz.; Mrs. George (Virginia) INKOFF, Indianapolis, and Eleanor HALL, Glenview, Ill.; two sons, Albert W. [NORTHROP], Croom, Md., and Joseph S. [NORTHROP], Huntington; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Don (Louise) HAY, Illinois; Mrs. Clifford (Emma Jane) KOERNEL, Jeffersonville, and Mary Ellen WELLMAN, Clinton, and a brother, William SATTERLEE, California.

Friday, March 27, 1992

Thomas E. Haupert

Thomas E. HAUPERT, 74, OF 214 N. Mishawaka St., Akron, died at 1:14 a.m. today at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Saturday, March 28, 1992

Thomas E. Haupert

July 24, 1917 - March 27, 1992

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, for Thomas E. HAUPERT, 74, of 214 N. Mishawaka St., Akron.

The Rev. Merlyn COX will officiate, and burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday.

Mr Haupert died at 1:14 a.m. Friday at Parkview hospital, Fort Wayne, following surgery. He was born in Wabash County to Joseph and Helena WENDEL HAUPERT. On April 18, 1953 in Akron he married Alma DIXON, who survives. He was a retired funeral director, having graduated from the Indiana School of Mortuary Science at Indianapolis in 1946. He was a veteran of World War II, and a member of the Akron United Methodist Church.

Preceding in death was a sister, Josephine MOYER, and a brother, Myron HAUPERT.

Owen O. Jones

May 18, 1911 - March 27, 1992

Owen O. JONES, 80, Rt. 4, Peru, died at 11:45 p.m. Friday at his home after a lengthy illness.

He was born in, and was a lifelong resident of, Miami County. On Oct. 6, 1935 he married Clara E. ANGLE, who survives. He was a retired farmer and a member of he Old German Baptist Brethren Church, Twelve Mile.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Nancy E. JONES and Mrs. Charles (Marhjorie) BINKERD, both of Peru; three sons, Larry JONES, Logansport; Jim JONES, Walton, and Daniel JONES, Peru; four granddaughters five grandsons; a great-grandson, and nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at McCain Funeral Home, Denver. Burial will be in the Old German Baptist Brethren Church Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Sunday and from 2-8 p.m. Monday. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Monday, March 30, 1992

Cecile Carruthers

June 16, 1902 - March 30, 1992

Cecile CARRUTHERS, 89, Grace Village, Winona Lake, died at 7:30 a.m. today at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born in Rossville, Ill., to Dan and Mary MAURY KELLEY. She lived most of her life in Rochesrer before moving to Grace Village in 1983. On June 10, 1925 in Rochester she married Harold H. “Hurd” CARRUTHERS, who died Aug. 10, 1972. She had been a Fulton County probation officer during the 1960s, and also had been employed by the Purdue Farm Extension Services. She servd with the Peace Corps from 1974-76 in Costa Rica and Jamaica. She was a member of and former Sunday School teacher at the Rochester First Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Rochester Eastern Star, Manitou Garden Club, Child Study Club and Mt. Zion Club.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Hugh (Catherine) RESSLER, Warsaw; three grandchildren, Mrs. Curt (Nancy) BROWN, Warsaw; David RESSLER, Huston, Texas, and Terry RESSLER, Indianapolis; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruth ROCKEY, Rochester, and nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were a son, James E. [CARRUTHERS], on Jan. 26, 1947, and a sister, Mable GAUMER.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery with Dr. Samuel WRIGHT officiating. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and from 11 a.m.-1 p.m Wednesday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

David M. Roepke

Word has been received of the death of David ROEPKE, 26, Sunday at the home of his parents in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

Roepke was manager of the Farm Progress Show when it came to Rochester in 1989, and he developed many friends during the year he spent here working on the show. He had enrolled in Loyola University, but his studies were inerrupted by leukemia.

Arranements are pending at Garland VanArbal Funeral Home, Oskaloosa.

Gerald McIntyre

May 20, 1932 - March 27, 1992

Gerald D. “Mac” McINTYRE, 59, of 403 Beechwood Ave., Bourbon, died at 3:10 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend, following a lengthy illness.

He was born in Pulaski County to Lawrence D. and Norma E. WOOD McINTYRE, and had lived most of his life in Bourbon. On March 15, 1969 he married Mary PARSONS, who survives. He was a veteran of the Korean War and he worked as a truck driver for Fairmont Homes. He attended the Bourbon First United Methodist Church and was a member of the Bourbon American Legion.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Dean (Tammy) SAUER, Bourbon; Mrs. Tom (Beverly) PAUL, Elkhart, and Mrs. Phil (Julie) MILLISER Jr., Plymouth; three sons, Tim McINTYRE, Lake of the Woods; Todd McINTYRE, Bourbon, and Tom BURCHAM, Union Mills; seventeen grandchildren; his father, L.D. “Bucky” McINTYRE, Tippecanoe; his mother, Norma KOSMALSKI, South Bend, and a brother, Don McINTYRE, Fort Wayne. Preceding in death was a grandson, Zachary.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church of Bourbon with Pastor James TOOLE officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-9 p.m. today and until noon Tuesday at the Deaton Funeral Home, Bourbon, and after 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services. Memorials may be made to the Bourbon EMS.

Tuesday, March 31, 1992

David M. Roepke

July 18, 1965 - March 29, 1992

Services will be Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Oskaloosa, Iowa, for David Martin ROEPKE, 26, Oskaloosa. Dr. Peter FRIBLEY will officiate, and burial will be in the Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa.

Memorial donations may be sent to the Garland-VanArkel-Langkamp Funeral Chapel, 2116 N. Third St., Oskaloosa, IA., 52577.

Mr. Roepke died Sunday at the Mahaska County Hospital, Oskaloosa. He was born in Ames, Iowa to Dr. Martin and Sue BURD ROEPKE. On Nov. 10, 1990 in Des Moines, Iowa, he married Noelle Marie BISSELL, who survives. He graduated in 1983 from Oskaloosa High School and in 1987 from the College of Agriculture at Iowa State University in Ames. He was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho, Phi Eta Sigma, Alpha Zeta and Block and Bridle. Upon Graduation, he managed Larsen Beef in Harlan, Iowa. In 1988 he joined Farm Progress Companies as an assistant manager of the annual Farm Progress Show. In 1989 he was named manager, and he managed shows in Rochester in 1989; Amana, Iowa, in 1990, and Dalton City, Ill., in 1991. In March 1992 he was accepted into the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University.

Survivng with his wife are his parents, of Oskaloosa; a sister, Ann E. ROEPKE, Orlando, Fla.; his grandfather, Paul ROEPKE, Washta, Iowa, and his parents-in-law, Richard and Connie BISSELL, Elkhart, Iowa.

Wednesday April 1, 1992

Clifford M. Conley

Rochester authorities are investigating an apparent suicide Monday night at the Comfort Inn.

Police were called to the scene at 1:23 p.m. Tuesday after a maid found the body in a room. The victim, Clifford M. CONLEY, 42, Lapaz, checked into the motel at about 8 p.m. Monday and hadn’t left by the 11 a.m. checkout time. Police said the maid knocked on the door to clean the room. When no one answered she opened the door and found Conley on the bed.

Police say Conley worked for South Bend Lathe as a traveling machine repairman. He repaired lathes sold by the company and was apparently traveling to another job.

Police believe that Conley shot himself with a 12-gauge shotgun found in the room.

Jon D. GOOD, Fulton County deputy coroner, pronounced Conley dead at 2 p.m. in the motel room. Good said Conley died of a single shotgun blast to the chest between 10 and 11 p.m. Monday. Good said today that his investigation is nearly completed. No autopsy is planned.

Paresh PATEL, manager of the Comfort Inn, said today 16 of the 60 rooms were occupied Monday night. Patel said he was the only employee there at the time and heard nothing suspicious.

Investigation continues.

Thursday, April 2, 1992

Grace E. Leiby Rupert

July 19, 1902 - April 1, 1992

Grace E. LEIBY RUPERT, 89, Costa Mesa, Calif., formerly of Mexico, died at 2:55 a.m. Wednesday at the Country Villa Plaza Nursing Home in Costa Mesa.

She was born in Columbia County of Pennsylvania to Lloyd and Sara E. RAUP GEORGE. She married Millard N. “Mick” LEIBY on Aug. 17, 1923 at Danville, Pa. He died Dec. 1, 1976. She married Idus RUPERT on July 16, 1977 in Mexico. He died Jan. 30, 1981. She was a member of the Mexico United Methodist Church and the United Mexico Women. She was a past matron of the former Vashti Chapter of Easter Star in Mexico.

Surviving are a daugher, Polly E. ARWOOD, Mishawaka; a son, Hugh LEIBY, Costa Mesa; a step-daughter, Kathryn HECKMAN, Casselberry, Fla.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, and a sister, Viola FEGLEY, Bloomsburg, Pa. Preceding in death were four sisters and four brothers.

Services wil be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Mexico United Methodist Church with the Rev. Donna SPRINGER officiating. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Friends may call from 3-6 p.m. Sunday at McCain Funeral Home, Denver, and after 1 p.m. Monday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Mexico United Methodist Church.

Victor E. Slanac

Victor Eugene SLANAC, 50, Kingman, Ariz., died at 6:30 p.m. Sunday near Kingman of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

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

Friday, April 3, 1992

H. Doyne Kistler

Dec. 28, 1902 - April 2, 1992

H. Doyne KISTLER, 89, Kokomo, formerly of Royal Center, died at 5:28 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Hospital, Kokomo.

He was born in Royal Center to Leslie A. and Dellsena BONNELL KISTLER. In 1937 in Abion he married Dorothy M. APPLEMAN, who survives. He was a retired meat cutter and a member of the United Methodist church in Leiters Ford. He was a former postmaster at Royal Center and had attended Indiana University, Terre Haute.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Ronald D. [KISTLER], Kokomo, and Larry [KISTLER], Atlanta, Ga. two grandchildren; a half-sister, Jeannie BOYD, Coral Gables, Fla, and a step-sister, Arletta DAILY, Coral Gables. Preceding in death were a son, three brothers and a half-brother.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Royal Center. Burial will be in the Kistler Cemetery, Royal Center. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saturday and after 10 a.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Francis E. Sanders

July 19, 1926 - April 2, 1992

Francis E. SANDERS, 65, of 1110 Franklin Ave., died about noon Thursday at his home. He had been in failing health for a month.

He was born to Vern F. and Annabelle V. DAVIS SANDERS. He lived his entire life in Rochester. He was retired as a vice president of the Kewanna Branch of the Farmers and Merchants Bank, and he had been manager of the former A&P Grocery Store in Rochester. He was a member of the Olive Bethel Church of God, the Cheerful Gardner-Terrell Jacobs Tent 107 of the Circus Fans oif America, and had served as music director at Olive Bethel Church of God as well as other area churches. For many years, he had worked on the Easter Seals Campaign for Crippled Children and directed the former Kewanna Harvest Festval. He was a 1944 graduate of Rochester High School.

Surviving are a brother, Wendell D. [SANDERS], Rochester; two nieces, Mrs. Reza (Holly) NAJAFLARAB, Francesville, and Heather LONG, Chicago; a nephew, Birch LONG, Rochester; three great-nephews, and a brother-in-law, Franklin LONG, Rochester. Preceding in death was a sister, Virginia LONG on April 10, 1984.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Mitchell RIPLEY officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saturday and after noon Sunday.

Victor E. Slanac

March 19, 1942 - March 29, 1992

Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, for Victor Eugene SLANAC, 50, Kingman, Ariz.

Burial will be in the Silver Creek Cemetery, northeast of Akron. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Sunday.

Mr. Slanac died at 6:30 p.m. Sunday near Kingman of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born in Chicago to Victor and Frances FLOOR STANAC, and moved from Indiana to Kingman two years ago. He was a lab technician for Union Carbide and was a U.S. Air Force veteran.

Surviving with his wife, Melva SLANAC, are two daughters, Michelle SLANAC, Texas, and Alicia A. SLANAC, Griffith; a son, Jeffrey A. SLANAC, Omaha, Neb.; a grandson; his step-mother, Irene SLANAC, Muncie; two sisters, Barbara ENTSMINGER, Muncie, and Mildred L. McEVOY, Mt. Summit, and a brother, Paul ENTSMINGER, Lincoln, Neb.

Saturday, April 4, 1992

[no obits]

Monday, April 6, 1992

Archie L. Leckrone

June 1, 1938 - April 4, 1992

Archie L. LECKRONE, 53, Rt. 1, Mentone, died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in the Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, after an illness.

He was born June 1, 1938 in Warsaw to A. Lowell and Catherine ALEXANDER LECKRONE and had lived all his life in the Beaver Dam-Mentone ara. He was a livestock buyer for Ballenger Livestock, Rt. 1, Claypool. He was a member of the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church and was a 1956 graduate of Beaver Dam High School. He was married Oct. 27, 1957 in Beaver Dam to Sandra BALLENGER, who survives.

Also surviving are his parents, of Claypool; two sons, Jeff [LECKRONE], Columbus, Ohio, and Todd [LECKRONE], of Deal, N.J., and three sisters, Mrs. Gerald (Patricia) JOHNSON, Bloomington; Mrs. Randy (Barbara) DICKEY, Claypool, and Mrs. Beverly ZOLMAN, Warsaw.

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

Tuesday, April 7, 1992

Paul A. Eiler

Paul A. EILER, 80, of 732 Jefferson St., Mt. Morris, Michigan, died at 12:20 a.m. today at Mt. Morris. He was formerly of Rochester.

Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester.

F. L. Moore

Dec. 15, 1919 - April 6, 1992

F. L. “Bud” MOORE, 72, of 1111 Jackson Blvd., died at 9:25 p.m. Monday in Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne, where he had been a patient since Jan. 9. He had been in failing health for six months.

He was born in Logansport to Frank J. and Caroline QUINN MOORE. He moved from Logansport to Rochester 40 years ago. On Feb. 15, 1947 in Reynolds he married Mary L. HOLCOMB, who survives. He owned and operated the Moore Shoe Shop on Ninth Street in Rochester for 31 years before retiring in 1982. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the European Theater. He was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans, Logansport, and a mamber of the St. Joseph Catholic church, the National Woodcarvers Association and the Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers Association, Mission, Texas.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Sharon MOORE, Rochester; a son, Steve A. [MOORE], Rochester; three grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Edwin (Mildred) CRUMP, Logansport, and a brother, James MOORE, Logansport.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Frank KILCLINE officiating. Burial wil be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, where a prayer vigil will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside rites. Memorials may be made to the Rochester Little League, Rochester Girls Softball League or the Fulton County Youth Football League.

Neil Finger

May 9, 1938 - April 7, 1992

Neil FINGER, 53, of 17 W. Miami St., Logansport, died at 4:40 a.m. today at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born in Logansport to Robert L. and Ethel KISTLER FINGER. He had been a maintenance employee for the past 21 years at Sears in Logansport.

Surviving are two sisters, Wanda L. WIREMAN, Rt. 1, Royal Center, and Sara L. THOMAS, Rochester, and nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were two brothers.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Royal Center, with the Rev. Cecil KIRKMAN officiating. Burial will be in the Royal Center Cemetery. Friends may call after 5 p.m. Wednesday and after 8 a.m. Thursday.

Wednesday, April 8, 1992

Katherine A. Leiter

Feb. 24, 1912 - April 7, 1992

Katherine A. LEITER, 80, 3 Bedford Place, Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., died unexpectedly at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Humana Hospital in Ft. Walton Beach.

She was born in Rochester to Frank and Annie GREGSON McCARTER and resided most of her life here. On June 14, 1936 in Rochester she married Stuart Burdell LEITER, who died Dec. 18, 1989. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Retired Senior Volunteers Program, Presbyterian Women’s Association and had been a director of the former First National Bank of Rochester, now First Bank.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Michael (Sharon) SWARTZ, Indianapolis, and Mrs. Robert (Beth) HECKMAN, Ft. Walton Beach, Fla.; eight grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. John RAMSEY officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and for an hour before services.

Paul A. Eiler

June 25, 1911 - April 7, 1992

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester, for Paul A. EILER, 80, 732 Jefferson St., Mr. Morris, Mich.

The Rev. Olin J. CORBITT will officiate, and burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-5 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to the Gideon Association.

A former Rochester resident, Mr. Eiler died at 12:20 a.m. Tuesday at his home after several years’ illness. He was born in Deeering, N.D., to William H. and Myrtle HAYNES EILER. In 1933 in Culver he married Nina J. SUTTON, who died in April 1980. On Dec. 12, 1981 he married Elizabeth ROSS BECKER, who survives. He had owned the former Eiler Furniture and Appliance Store and the Eiler Insurance Agency in Rochester. He was a charter member of the Indiana Gideons and a member of the Calvary Bible Church, Mt. Morris, Mich. He was a former member of the Hillcrest Baptist Church, Rochester.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Leta) HALLATT, Glendale, Calif., and Mrs. John (Elsie) E. FULLER, Alexandria; a son, Robert [EILER], Rochester; five grandchildren, Robert A. EILER, the Rev. Rodney EILER, Kathy PRESSEL, Randy FULLER and Bonnie WILHAM; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruthann RUFFER and Mae FETHER, both of Archbold, Ohio; two brothers, Ora [EILER], Goshen, and Dale [EILER], Indianapolis; two step-children, John ENGLE, Coronado ,Calif., and Ruth SISSON, Mt. Morris, Mich.; seven step-grandchildren, and a step-great-grandchild. Preceding in death were two brothers, Galen and Ralph [EILER].

Evelyn I. Foster

Oct. 2, 1913 - April 7, 1992

Evelyn I. FOSTER, 78, 1231 Franklin St., died at 8:20 p.m. Tuesday at her home. She had been in failing health for a number of years.

She was born in Goshen to Frank and Mary METZGER McKEE, and had lived most of her life in Rochesrter. On Jan. 28, 1939 in Twelve Mile she married Joseph W. FOSTER, who died in 1954. She was a past president of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Eagles Auxiliary, and was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Friends of the Library and the Fulton County Democratic Women’s Club.

Surviving are a friend, Wally DEATON, Rochester; two daughters, Mrs. Nikki BAILEY, Indianapolis, and Mrs. James (Shari) HARTZLER, Rochester; five grandchildren, Mrs. Michelle QUICK and Joseph A FOSTER, both of Bloomington; Mrs Leslee MYERS and Jaymi HARTZLER, both of Rochester, and Jonathan A. FOSTER, Indianapolis; two great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Edward (Jean) ACKERET, Milwaukee, Wis. Preceding in death were a son Joseph [FOSTER], and three brothers.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, 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. Thursday and for an hour before services Friday. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Cancer Fund or the Fulton County Library.

Vera G. Holloway

March 8, 1898 - April 7, 1992

Vera G HOLLOWAY, 94, Rt. 2, Akron, died at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She had been a resident of Mason Health Care Facility, Warsaw.

She was born in Nappanee to David and Alice PETERS STAHLY. On April 7, 1917 in Nappanee she married Fred J. HOLLOWAY, who died March 19, 1974. She was a member of the Akron Church of the Brethren, where she had been a Sunday School teacher for many years.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Arlene) GEARHART, Mrs. Richard (Betty) MEREDITH and Mrs. Norman (Rozella) TINKEY, all of Akron, and Mrs. Kenneth (Pauline) RYMAN, Warsaw; two sons, Carlyle [HOLLOWAY], Eustis, Fla., and Wade [HOLLOWAY], Akron; a foster-son, Terry WEED, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandcildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Bernetha MATTER, and a brother, Lloyd STAHLY, both of Nappanee. Preceding in death were two sisters, three brothers and a grandchild.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Akron Church of the Brethren with the Rev. John MISHLER officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Memorials may be made to the church organ fund.

F. L. Moore

Dec. 15, 1919 - April 6, 1992

F. L. “Bud” MOORE, 72, of 1111 Jackson Blvd., died at 9:25 p.m. Monday in Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne, where he had been a patient since Jan. 9. He had been in failing health for six months.

He was born in Logansport to Frank J. and Caroline QUINN MOORE. He moved from Logansport to Rocheser 40 years ago. On Feb. 15, 1947 in Reynolds he married Mary L. HOLCOMB, who survives. He owned and operated the Moore Shoe Shop on Ninth Street in Rochester for 31 years before retiring in 1982. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the European Theater. He was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans, Logansport, and a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, the National Woodcarvers Association and the Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers Association, Mission, Texas.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Sharon MOORE, Rochester a son, Steve A. MOORE, Rochester; three grandchildren, Tiffany, Natalie and Brody [MOORE], all of Rochester; a sister, Mrs. Edwin (Mildred) CRUMP, Logansport, and a brother, James MOORE, Logansport

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday 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 2-8 p.m. Thurday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, where a prayer vigil will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside rites. Memorials may be made to the Rochester Little League, Rochester Girls Softball League or the Fulton County Youth Football League.

Thursday, April 9, 1992

Elmer R. Hoffman

Sept. 11, 1899 - April 8, 1992

Elmer R. HOFFMAN, 92, Rt. 1, Claypool, died at 9:08 a.m. Wednesday at Grace Village, Winona Lake.

He was born in Seward Township of Kosciusko county to William and Ollie WARREN HOFFMAN. A lifetime area resident, he was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Mentone Lions Club and the Kosciusko County Farm Bureau. He attended the Beaver Dam Church and was on the Nichols Cemetery Board. In April 1919 he married Othello IGO, who died in 1979.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Joe (Phyllis) YEITER, Clunette; two sons, Robert [HOFFMAN], Claypool, and Donald [HOFFMAN], Leesburg; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; four great-great-gandchildren, and a brother, Howard HOFFMAN, Silver Lake.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Nichols Cemetery, near Akron, with the Rev. Wayne JOHNSON officiaing There will be no visitation.

Leonard O. Hewitt

April 15, 1911 - March 8, 1992

Leonard O. HEWITT, 80, of 421 Westcreek Drive, Warsaw, died at 2:10 p.m. Wednesday at the Prairie View Nursing Home, Warsaw. He had been in failing health for several years.

He was born April 15, 1911 in Delaware County to Marion and Sarah DRISCOLL HEWITT. In August 1936 he married Wilma Jane RUSSELL, who survives. He was a member of the Bourbon Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite. His 29-year education career included stints as teacher, coach and administrator. He served as superintendent of the Triton School System from 1962-68. He retired as a teacher in 1977 from the Jefferson Center School Corporation. He also farmed. He was a graduate of Center High School in Delaware County. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Ball State University. He served as a Marshall County Councilman for four years.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Charles (Eleanor) LEAP, Lansing, Mich.; Mrs. Paul (Janet) VAUGHN, Chester, Va.; Mrs. Jay (Teresa) BERWICK, Dabneys, Va.; Mrs. Kamran (Jo) AKHAVAN, Zionsville; five sons, Arthur L. [HEWITT], Camden, Dela.; Robert O. [HEWITT], Venice, Fla.; James M. [HEWITT], Chester, Va.; Kent E. [HEWITT], Plano, Ill.; William A. [HEWITT], Bristol, Ill.; twenty-six grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Rudy (Annamary) JEFFERS, West Pam Beach, Fla., and Mrs. Fred (Guyneth) LEFAVOUR, Muncie, and two brothers, Charles [HEWITT], Connersville, and Joseph [HEWITT], Muncie. Preceding in death were a daughter, Linda [HEWITT], a son, Lyle [HEWITT], and a brother.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Gardens of Memory Cemetery chapel, Muncie; Burial will follow in the cemetery. The Rev. Glen BARTH will officiate Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the King Memorial Home. Memorials may be made to the United Church of Christ or the Parkinson’s Disease Association.

Josephine P. Vanata

Nov. 5, 1911 - April 8, 1992

Josephine P. VANATA, 80, of 311 Westwood Lane, died at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Hospital in Logansport. She had been in failing health for several months.

She was born in Camden to James and Erma SANDERS. She moved from Fulton to Rochester seven months ago. On April 9, 1932 in South Bend she married Clifford VANATA, who survives.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Randy (Kay) LEWIS, Rochester, and Mrs. Rick (Judy) RUSK, Lucerne; a son, Robert [VANATA], Lakeland, Fla.; fourteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; five sisters, Doris SIFER, Monticello; Mary McLELAND, Idaville, Vera BRUCE, Peru; Faye BLAISDELL, Saddle Bag, Fla., and Velma McLOCHLIN, Lake Placid, Fla. Preceding in death was a brother, Fred SANDERS.

Services will be at 10 a.m Friday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, with Pastor George TROYER officiating. Burial will be in the Salem Cemetry in Liberty Township following cremation. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to the heart fund.

Marjorie E Brewer

Aug. 5, 1897 - April 7, 1992

Marjorie E BREWER, 95, died at 1:25 p.m. Tuesday at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth, where she had lived since Aug. 13, 1985. She was formerly of 314 W. Walnut St., Argos.

She was born in Argos to Edwin and Hattie PICKERL TURNER. She lived most of her life in Argos. On June 6, 1917 in Argos she married Franc BREWER, who died April 6, 1985. She had taught piano for many years. After graduating from Argos High School, she studied at the South Bend Conservatory for two years. She then went on to play background music at the Princess Theatre in the days of silent movies. She was a member of the Argos United Methodist Church, the Progress and Home Economics clubs and the American Legion Auxiliary.

Surviving are a daughter, Harriet GELLAR HOLMGREN, Winnetka, Ill.; two grandchildren, Elizabeth GELLAR GOLDEN, Northbrook, Ill., and Jim GELLAR, Wilmette, Ill., and five great-grandchildren. Preceding in death was a son, John [BREWER].

Graveside services will e at noon Friday with Dr. Donald C. LACEY officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Dollars for Scholars.

Rev. J. Franklin Arthur

Feb. 27, 1899 - April 7, 1992

The Rev. J. Franklin ARTHUR, 93, of Russiaville, died at 10 a.m. Tuesday in his home.

He was born in Ervin Township to Wilson and Lula BOGGS ARTHUR. On April 30, 1922 he married Hazel I. SHOOK, who died March 10, 1882. He was a retired minister and school teacher. He attended Ervin Township grade school and graduated in 1917 from New London High School. He attended Franklin (Ind.) College, Marion Norman School, Winona Lake School of Theology and he also took extension courses from Indiana University, Bloomington. He taught school in Howard, Cass, Fulton and Carroll counties. He taught a total of 26 years in public schools and two years at Kokomo Bible Institute evening school. He had been a minister for 60 years, having conducted services at Scircleville Baptist Church, Miami Baptist Church, Judson Baptist Church, Liberty Baptist Church, Fulton Baptist Church, First Baptist Church of Tipton, First Baptist Church of Delphi, Community Baptist Church of Winamac, Prairieville Christian Church in Tipton County and Mt. Zion Community Church in West Middleton. He was a member of the Russiaville First Baptist Church, Howard County Retired Teachers Association, Indiana Association of Retired Teachers and National Association of Retired Teachers. He had served as president of Barnett Cemetery Association of Ervin Township for 48 years.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Paul (Betty) COLEMAN, Hendersonville, Tenn.; Carrie ARTHUR, Kokomo; Mrs. Joseph E. (Mary) LOVELACE, Russiaville; Mrs. Gail (Charlotte) DIAL, Southport; ten grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild, and a sister, Eva BUZZARD, Logansport. Preceding in death were two brothers and three sisters.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Stout & Son Funeral Home, 200 E. Main St., Russiaville, with the Rev. Ron DEGRAAFF officiating. Burial will follow in the Barnett Cemetery, near Kokomo. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Saturday. Memorials may be made to the Russiaville Baptist Church.

Friday, April 10, 1992

Martha V. Wappenstein

Sept. 5, 1915 - April 9, 1992

Martha V. WAPPENSTEIN, 76, Mishawaka, died at 11:40 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph’s Medical Center, South Bend. She was born in South Bend to Albert and Victoria JONES WILSON. On Jan. 1, 1937 in Argos she married Francis X. WAPPENSTEIN, who died in 1972. She was a member of Willow Creek United Methodist Church in Mishawaka.

Surviving are two sons, Francis [WAPPENSTEIN] Jr., Mishawaka, and Dick [WAPPENSTEIN], Rochester; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Frances LEIN, Mishawaka, and Mary OSHINSKI, Worthington, Ohio, and a brother, Clifford WILSON, Mishawaka. Preceding in death were a daughter, Sue Marie WAPPENSTEIN, in 1977, and a sister,Violet HOOVER.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Hollis Orvis Palmer Funeral Home, 2528 Mishawaka Ave., South Bend, with the Rev. Bob CHURCH officiating. Burial will be in the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to the church or the Heart Association.

Saturday, April 11, 1992

Robert E. Coleman

Robert E. COLEMAN, 60, 197 Pontiac St., died at 9:07 p.m. Friday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

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

Gerald McNichol

Gerald “Nick” McNICHOL, 57, Rt. 5, Rochester, died at 12:45 a.m. today at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend.

Arranements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Monday, April 13, 1992

Robert E. Coleman

March 11, 1932 - April 10, 1992

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Robert E. COLEMAN, 60, of 197 Pontiac St.

The Rev. Jack HARTMAN will officiate, and burial will be in Moon Cemetery, northwest of Rochester. Frinds may call from 4-8 p.m. tonight and after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Mr.Coleman died at 9:07 p.m. Friday at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He had been in failing health for 18 months.

He was born in Rochester to John and Louise GREER COLEMAN. He had lived in the Claypool and Warsaw communities before returning to Rochestr 13 years ago after retiring from Whimet Inc., Warsaw.

Surviving are three daughters, Penny WILBURN, Rochester, Dorothy ALEXANDER, Michigan City, and Cindy GROEREN, Hobart; a son, Robert A. [COLEMAN], Lake Station; seven grandchildren; his mother, of Rochesteer; a sister, Julia ALDERFER, Laketon a brother, John COLEMAN Jr., Fort Pierce, Fla., and nieces and nephews.

Gerald McNichol

Oct. 4, 1934 - April 11, 1992

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, for Gerald “Nick” McNICHOL, 57, Rt. 5, Box 107B, Rochester. Brother Lenon HARRIS will officiate. The place of burial has not been determined. Friends may call after 12:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Mr. McNichol died at 12:45 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Mecical Center, South Bend. He had been ill for six years.

He was born at Crystal Lake, Ill., to John J. and Catherine HALFORD McNICHOL. He moved from Tipton to Rochester 16 years ago. On Nov. 8, 1975 in Kokomo he married Judith M. SEAMSTER, who survives. He was retired from the U.S. Navy as an aircraft mechanic. He was a member of the Rochester Kingdom Hall.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Elizabeth RICHERT, Arcadia, and Marlis RAY and Patricia McKAY, both of Kokomo; a son, Gerald [McNICOL], Anaheim, Calif; a step-daughter, Dawn HART, Farmington, Mo.; two step-sons, Daniel SEAMSTER and Mark SEAMSTER, both of Kokomo; ten grandchildren, and a sister, Susan PETERSEN, Waukegan, Ill.

Irene V. Moore

Dec. 6, 1911 - April 10, 1992

Irene V. MOORE, 80, Hamlet, died at 1:15 p.m. Driday at LaPorte Hospital.

She was born in Kisciusko County to Henry and Bessie SWIHART SHEPHERD, and moved from Akron to Hamlet 40 years ago. On April 4, 1932 in Liberty Mills she married Alfred K. MOORE, who died Feb. 12, 1991. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women.

Surviving are two daughters, Nellie ARNDT, Union Mills, and Janet SMEAL, Phoenix, Arix.; two sons, Gene [MOORE], Sanford, N.C., and Ronald [MOORE], Michigan City; thirteen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; a sister, Lucille KORBESMEYER, St. Louis, Mo., and three brothers, Kenneth SHEPHERD, LaFontaine; Donald SHEPHERD, Fort Wayne, and Henry SHEPHERD Jr., Stroh.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Tracy United Methodist Church with Pastor John SHORTLE officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. today at Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel, 102 W. Davis St., Hamlet, and after 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Tracy United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to the Tracy United Methodist Memorial Fund or the Heart Fund.

Tuesday, April 14, 1992 to Thursday, April 16, 1992

[no obits]

Friday, April 17, 1992

Gerry A. Guinn

June 10, 1930 - April 16, 1992

Gerry A. GUINN, 62, Denver, died at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru. He was born in Denver to Floyd D. and Claudia WRIGHT GUINN. On Nov. 14, 1954 he marrid Margaret E. ROBBINS, who died April 16, 1982. On Oct. 7, 1984 in Muncie he married Carol HARVEY, who survives.

He had worked 30 years as a truck driver for Husske Harlan of Peru and was currently employed with the Charles Levy Transportation Company. He was a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War and was a member of the Peru Moose Lodge.

Surviving are a step-daughter, Tami WINE, Syracuse; a step-son, Michael CADWALLDER, Peru, and three step-granddaughters. Preceding in death was a brother, Richard GUINN, and a sister, Agnes JARRETT.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at McCain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Chuck COX officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery, Denver. Friends may call from 3-9 p.m. Sunday.

Saturday, April 18, 1992

Jessie B. Kinzie

Jessie B. KINZIE, 78, Rt. 5, Logansport, died at 1:35 p.m. Friday at Memorial Hospital, Logansport.

Arrangements are pending with McCain Funeral Home, Denver.

Fannie Sturgeon

Fannie STURGEON, 92, Rt. 6, Rochester, died at 3:53 a.m. today at her home.

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

Monday, April 20, 1992

Jessie B. Kinzie

Aug. 30, 1913 - April 17, 1992

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at McCain Funeral Home, Denver, for Jessie B. KINZIE, 78, Rt. 5, Logansport. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today.

Gary KINSEY and Phil FRYE will officiate and burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetry, Mexico. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. today.

Mrs. Kinzie died at 1:35 p.m. Friday at Memorial Hospital in Logansport. She was born in Carroll County to Walter and Susie NICOLL FRYE. On April 17, 1954 at Logansport she married Harry C KINZIE, who survives She retired in 1981 from Chase Center at Logansport. She was a member of the Logansport Rebekah Lodge.

Surviving are a daughter, Carol FLYNN, Chalmers; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Barbara YEARGEAN, Denver, and a sister, Mary Frances LOGAN, Logansport. Preceding in death were a son, John YEARGEAN, and a sister, Lillian E SLAYBAUGH.

Cornelius H. Sterk

April 19, 1904 - April 18, 1992

Cornelius H. “Casey” STERK, 87, Rt. 2, Akron, died at 8:15 p.m. Saturday at his home.

He was born in Leerdam, Holland, to John and Carrie DeKOSTER STERK and came to the United States in 1908. In 1948 he moved from Chicago to Akron. On May 28, 1925 in Chicago he married Winnie KELDERHOUSE, who died Nov. 21, 1977. He retired from Indiana Metal (Torx) after 21 years. He attended Hillcrest Baptist Church.

Surviving are seven daughters, Mrs. Gail (Nellie) MOSHER, Bernice KUHN, and Nancy STERK, all of Akron; Mrs. Cornelius (Carrie) KOSTER and Mrs. Nelson (Margaret) TROMP, both of South Holland, Ill.; and Mrs. Norman (Connie) MOORE, Rochester; and Wilma BELSAN, Brookfirld, Ill.; five sons, Herman and Bert [STERK], Warsaw; Charles [STERK], Akron; Robert [STERK], Macon, Ga., and Lee [STERK], Rochester; thirty-four grandchildren; forty-eight great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild. Preceding in death were two sons, a daughter, a grandson and three brothers.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Hillcrest Baptist Church with the Revs. Olin CORBITT and Merlyn COX officiating Burial wil be i the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rocheter, and after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

Fannie Sturgeon

Sept. 3, 1899 - April 18, 1992

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Fannie “Fancy” STURGEON, 92, Rt. 6, Box 89, Rochester.

The Rev. Carl RICKS will officiate and burial will be in the Richland Center I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. today and after 1 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Council on Aging.

Mrs. Sturgeon died at 3:53 a.m. Saturday at her home. She was born in Fulton County near Green Oak to David and Lilly Van DUYNE KRATHWOHL. She lived her entire life in Fulton County. On May 28, 1920 in Rochester she married Orland STURGEON, who died May 1, 1958. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, the Richland Center Rebekah Lodge and the Fulton County Chrous.

Surviving are two daughters, Jane STUREON, Rochester, and Mary OVERMYER, Oxnard, Calif.; a grandson, Gary OVERMYER, Calif; two great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mable BURCH, Wabash. Preceding in death were two sisters, Pearl GRAHAM and Ruth TEEMS, and a brother, Robert KRATHWOHL.

Grady W. Chilcutt

Grady W. CHILCUTT, 63, of 839 W. Main St., Peru, died at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.

Arrangements are pending at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru.

Tuesday, April 21, 1992

Grady W. Chilcutt

Feb. 23, 1929 - April 19, 1992

Grady W. CHILCUTT, 63, of 839 W. Main St., Peru, died at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born in Henry County, Tenn., to Clarence and Patti BAINE CHILCUTT. He was retired from Chrysler Corporation of Kokomo and was an Army veteran of the Korean War.

Surviving are two daughters, Debra MOORE and Teresa CHILCUTT, both of Akron; four sons, Richard A. [CHILCUTT], Mishawaka, David M. and Donald E. [CHILCUTT], both of Akron; and Randal L. [CHILCUTT], Peru; fifteen grandchildren; three sisters, Mary ARWOOD, Peru; Elaine BRAKE, McEwen, Tenn., and Betty Jean JACKSON, Humboldt, Tenn., and two brothers, Robert CHILCUTT, Peru, and Foster CHILCUTT, Royal Oak, Mich. Preceding in death were a grandchild and four brothers.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru, with Pastor Ron SHANER officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peru. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services. Memorials may be made to the Miami County Cancer Society.

Glen T. Lewis

Glen T. LEWIS, 94, Twelve Mile, died at 9:30 p.m. Monday at Chase Center, Logansport.

Arranements are pending at McCain Funeral Home, Denver.

Wednesday, April 22, 1992

Glen T. Lewis

Nov. 12, 1896 - April 20, 1992

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at McCain Funeral Home, Denver, for Glen T. LEWIS, 95, Twelve Mile.

The Rev. Mark METZ will officiate and burial will be in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Twelve Mile. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. today and after noon Thursday.

Mrs. Lewis died at 9:30 p.m. Monday at Chase Center, Logansport. She was born in Peru to U.B. and Diantha HERENDEEN SAUSAMAN. On Dec. 18, 1915 at Logansport she married Clark LEWIS, who died Jan. 7, 1976. She was a member of the Twelve Mile United Methodist Church.

Surviving are four daughers, Dorothy OWIN, marshall, Mich.; Helen ABSHIRE, Logansport; Bernice BURNS, Denver, and Margaret ZARTMAN, Twelve Mile; eleven grandchildren; twenty-eight great-grandchildren, and twenty-two great-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were a great-grandchild; three great-great-grandchildren, and two sisters, her twin Gladys SOWERS and Hazel LEWIS.

Omer G. Smith

Jan. 11, 1930 - April 21, 1992

Omer G. SMITH, 62, Rt. 1, Denver, died Tuesday morning of injuries sustained in a farm accident on the Miami County farm where he was born to G. Russell and Helen May MARTINDALE SMITH.

On Feb. 12, 1940 at the United Methodist parsonage in Bunker Hil he married Patty L. CAIN, who survive. He was a farmer and a member of the Chili United Methodist Church, the Gilead Masonic Lodge and the board of directors of the Miami-Cass County REMC on which he had served the past 13 years. He was a past-member of the Miami County 4-H Fair Board.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. John (Merry) GAERTE, Macy, and Mrs. Stan (Jeann) HUDSON, Roann; a son, Jeffery G. [SMITH], Denver; seven grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Phil (Ann) DAILEY, Lagro, and three brothers, Carl E. SMITH, Fort Wayne; George A. SMITH, Denver, and Ralph W. STOUT, Lagro.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at MaCain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Chuck COX officiating. Burial will be in the Chili Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Friday.

Russell W. Shoemaker

March 24, 1908 - April 9, 1992

Word has been received of the death of former Rochester resident Russell W. SHOEMAKER, 79, who lived with his son in San Antonio for one month. He died of a massive coronary attack at Fort Sam Houston Hospital in San Antonio.

Military services were April 14 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio.

He was born in Mishawaka to Joseph C. and Elizabeth CASTLEMAN SHOEMAKER. He moved from Ohio to the Rochester and Talma communities 10 years ago. In 1960, in Phoenix, Ariz., he married Helen C. ZAHN, who died in 1975. On March 12, 1977, in Talma, he married Mildred KRAMER, who died Sept. 12, 1984. He retired from the Army in 1959 and worked at the Cleveland Railroad for 10 1/2 years, retiring March 31, 1973. He served in the European and Pacific Theaters during World War II and with the military occupation forces in Europe and Japan following the war. He served during the Korean War and received the Good Conduct Medal and the Bronze Star Medal with clusters. He was a 1928 graduate of Culver High School. He was a member of the Roseville, Ohio, Masonic Lodge, the Zanesville, Ohio, Episcopal Church, the Plymouth American Legion, the Culver VFW and the Disabled American Veterans Association.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Douglas (Elizabeth) BRADLEY, Las Vegas, Nev.; a son, Joseph W. [SHOEMAKER], San Antonio, Tcxas; three grandchildren; two great-grandsons, and a brother, Dean MAXWELL, Rushville. Preceding in death were a sister, Wilma Van DUYNE; a half-sister, Fern HAYDANEK and a styep-brother, Oliver COWAN.

Donald D. Blue

Donald Deverl BLUE, 74, Peoria, Ill., formerly of Elkhart, died at 4:30 a.m. today at Highland Regional Hospital, Sebring, Fla.

Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Dr. Wendell C. Anderson

Nov. 29, 1910 - Aug. 4, 1991

Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, for Dr. Wendell C. ANDERSON, 80, Indianapolis, who died Aug. 4, 1991 at the Indiana Soldiers Home in lafayette. Interment of cremains will be in the Sycamore Cemetery, southwest of Mentone.

Dr. Anderson was born in Mentone to Dr. Emra and Lena COPLEN ANDERSON. He was with the Indiana State Board of Health from 1938 until his retirement in 1967. He was a graduate of Mentone High School, Indiana University, Indiana University School of Medicine and the University of Michigan with a master’s degree in public health. He served in the Army Medical Corps from 1940-1944.

Surviving are two sisters, Mildred ANDERSON, Flint, Mich., and Kathleen CAMPLEJOHN, Denver, Colo., and two brothers, Ira ANDERSON, Ohio, and Robert ANDERSON, Sunnyside, Calif.

Thursday, April 23, 1992

Donald D. Blue

July 9, 1917 - April 22, 1992

Donald Deverl BLUE, 74, Peoria, Ill., died at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday at Highland Regional Hospital in Sebring, Fla.

He was born in Mentone to Peter and Mary Lena BUSENBURG BLUE. He moved from Elkhart to Illinois about a year ago. On Jan. 12, 1945, in Mentone, he married Else LIEDIGK, who survives. He was a purchasing agent for 17 years for Bock Industries in Elkhart. He was a member of the Albright United Methodist Church of Elkhart and the Dunlap Lions Club. He was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II.

Surviving with his wife are a son, Kenneth L. [BLUE], Peiria, Ill.; two grandchildren; three sisters, Jeanette BAKER, Bourbon, and Phyllis SECHRIST and Jeannine NELLANS, both of Mentone, and a brother, the Rev. Royal BLUE, Redding, Calif. Preceding in death were a son and a brother.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at King Memorial Home, Mentone. The Rev. Royal BLUE will officiate and burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday.

Dale H. Hoff

March 28, 1906 - April 23, 1992

Dale H. HOFF, 86, Rt. 2, Kewanna, died at 3:43 a.m. today in Pulaski Memorial Hospital. He was born in Kewanna to Joseph W. and Martha GRAHAM HOFF. On March 25, 1936, at Rochester, he married Donnabelle MOON, who survives. He was a retired farmer and a former employee of Thomas Hardware and Implement in Grass Creek. He was a member of the former Pinhook Grange and attended Whippoorwill Community Church. He was a 1925 graduate of Kewanna High School.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Shirley HOFF, Greenwood; a son, Robert D. [HOFF], Saugertics, N.Y., and two grandchidren. Preceding in death were a sister and three brothers.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with Pastor John ANDREWS officiating. Burial will be in the Kewanna I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saturday.

James B. Hozey

Dec. 14, 1923 - April 22, 1992

James Barrow HOZEY, 68, Kokomo, died Wednesday at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born in Atlanta, Ga., to Valentine V. and Nora Belle DUMAS HOZEY. He retired in 1973 as an industrial chemist from the Sanitation Department of Kokomo. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church, Kokomo. He was the founder and a past-president of Local Union 2185 for City Employees. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War, and he was the first chef employed when the King’s Crown Inn opened in Kokomo.

Surviving are his wife, Irene JORDAN HOZEY; four daughters, Susan I. DECKARD, Baltimore, Md.,; Mrs. Craig (Connie) PORTER, Royal Center; Mrs. Raymond (Jerry Christene) HAMILTON, Kokomo, and Mrs. James (Nora L.) DOTTERER, Sharpesville; seven sons, William G. [HOZEY], Greentown; John Q.R. and Jessie B. [HOZEY], both of Safford, Ariz.; James V. [HOZEY], Kokomo; Sammy A. [HOZEY], Macy; Joseph T. [HOZEY], Rochester, and Vernon V. [HOZEY], Royal Center; thirty-four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Geraldine K. WALLACE, Atlanta, Ga., and a brother, Vernon V. HOZEY, Hueytown, Ala. Preceding in death were three brothers and two sisters.

Serives will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Hoffman-Murray Funeral Home, 414 W. Jefferson St., Kokomo, with the Rev. Michael HOLLOWAY officiating. Burial will be in the Crown Point Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday.

Moiselle Maus

June 10, 1919 - April 22, 1992

Moiselle MAUS, 72, Rt. 1, Denver, died at 10:29 a.m. Wednesday at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.

She was born in Miami County to Rolla E. and Sedalia GERHART TRENT. On June 7, 1940 at Bunker Hill she married Rolland M. MAUS, who survives. She was a member of the Mexico United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women and the Peru Anacreon Club. She was a past-president of the Miami County Feceration of Clubs and served in several offices in the 11th District Federation of Clubs. She was appointed in 1975 by Gov. Otis Bowen to the Indiana Civil Defense Council.

Surviving with her hsband are a son, Dr. Ronald T. MAUS, Kokomo; three grandchildren; her twin sister, Ardell BRUMIT, Dumfries, Va., and a brother, Leo TRENT, Peru. Preceding in death were two daughters, Joy E. PUNTER and Penelope J. MAUS, and a brother, Robert TRENT.

Serives will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Mexico United ethodist church with the Rev. Donna SPRINGER officiating. Burial will be in the Springdale Cemetery, Bunker Hill. Friends may call from 3-9 p.m. Saturday at McDain Funeral Home, Denver, and after 1 p.m. Sunday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Mexico United Methodist Church.

Friday, April 24, 1992

Harold D. Shaffer

March 15, 1939 - April 22, 1992

Harold D. SHAFFER, 53, Mishawaka, died at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Hospital, Mishawaka, following a length illness. He was born in Griffith. He moved to Mishawaka from Rochester in 1967. On March 12, 1960 in Rochester, he married Wilma Jean SMITH, who survives. He had worked for 11 years at Mishawaka Steel Fabricating.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Debbie BUNNELL and Dawn SHAFFER, and two sons, David and Donald [SHAFFER], all of Mishawaka; eight grandchildren; his mother, Sophia M. SHAFFER, Rochester; a sister, Nancy NOONAN, Rochester, and two brothers, Paul SHAFFER, Peru, and Robert SHAFFER, Mexico.

Cremation will take place and private services will be set for a later date. There will be no visitation. Bubb Funeral Chapel North, Mishawaka, is in charge of arrangements.

Vivian M. Enyart

Oct. 6, 1926 - April 24, 1992

Vivian Marjorie ENYART, 65, of 213 W. 13th St., died at 2:20 a.m. today at Life Care Center following a six-month illness.

She was born in Fulton County to Jack and Bessie COOK OLINGER She lived all her life in this area. She was married to Merle KELLEY, who preceded in death.

Surviving are two daughers, Cinda KELLEY and Lavanna YEAZEL, both of Rochester; four sons, David, Richard and Alan [KELLEY], all of Rochester, and John [KELLEY], Plymouth; five grandchildren, and two brothers, Bethal OLINGER, Rocheser, and Dale OLINGER, Logansport. Preceding in death was a brother.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rocheser, with Pastor Olin CORBITT officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester Citizens Cemetey. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Saturday.

Saturday, April 25, 1992

Rev. Martha J. Tucker

Oct. 9, 1916 - April 24, 1992

The Rev. Martha Jane TUCKER, 75, Rt. 1, Denver, died at 11:56 a.m. Friday at Dukes Continuing Care Center, Peru. She was born in Bunker Hill to Vincent Irving and Maude Ellen ARMY KINTNER and lived most of her life in Miami County. She married Herbert GALBRAITH in 1937; he died in 1971. On Sept. 1, 1978 she married Marvin TUCKER, who survives. She was the pastor of God’s Place of Praise and Prayer at Chili. She had been a manager of the Burger Dairy Store in Fort Wayne from 1968-1973.

Surviving with her hsband are a daugter, Beverly Ann (GALBRAITH) ENYART, Peru; a son, Jerry Dean GALBRAITH, Fort Wayne; two step-daughters, Kim JOHNSON, Durham, N.C., and Michelle WALLICK, Peru; fourteen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren, and a sister, Hattie MARSH, Marion. Preceding in death were a son, two grandchildren, four brothers and four sisters.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at McCain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Fred L. SNOW officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peru. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Sunday.

Monday, April 27, 1992

Mildred I. Daniels

Sept. 24, 1913 - April 27, 1992

Mildred I. DANIELS, 78, Logansport, died at 3:30 a.m. today at Memorial Hospital, Logansport.

She was born in Pittsburg, Ind., to Isaac and Ethel ANDREW CAIN. On Dec. 16, 1938 in Carroll County she married Theodore E. DANIELS Sr., who died Aug. 12, 1991.

Suriving are a daughter, Nancy J. RAY, Logansport; two sons, William D. DANIELS and Theodore “Ted” DANIELS Jr., both of Logansport; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, and a sister, Nellie MULLENDORE, Delphi. Preceding in death were a daughter, Mrs. Steve (Martha) RANS of Rochester; a son, and two brothers.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at McCloskey Hamilton Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, with the Rev. William Art MALONEY officiating. Burial will be in the Davis Cemetery in Burnettsville. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Cass County Heart or Cancer funds.

Marvin D. Anderson

Sept. 19, 1922 - April 25, 1992

Marvin D. ANDERSON, 69, Rt. 2, Rochester, died at 8:30 p.m. Saturday at his home following several months of illness.

He was born in Delong to D.C. and Opal FISHER ANDERSON. On Feb. 13, 1953 in Crown Point he married Teresa A. “Terry” SCHUCK, who survives.

A retired Air Force master sereant, he was flight engineer of a B-17 bomber that participated in the first daylight raid over Berlin during World War II. His plane was one of three which were shot down. He was captured and was a prisoner of war for 14 months. He served 24 years with the Strategic Air Command of the Air Force, and received a Purple Heart Medal and several Bronze Star Medals.

Following the war, he was a civilian military representative with McDonnell-Douglas Aircraft Corporation in St. Louis. He was a member of the First Presbterian Church, the Masonic Lodge and the South Bend Scottish Rite.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Kathy Lee ANDERSON, Rochester; Dolores ANDERSON, Ottawa, Kan., and Mrs. Jon (Terri Jo) ASHLINE, St. Louis, Mo.; four grandchildren; his father, D.C. ANDERSON, Peabody Retirement Center of North Manchester; a sister, Mrs. C.E. (Coleen) VAUGHN, Houston, Mo.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Chrch with the Rev. Jonn RAMSEY officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, where Masonic rites will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. The Rochester American Legion and VFW wil conduct military graveside rites. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Fulton County Library.

Tuesday, April 28, 1992

Marvin D. Anderson

Sept. 19, 1922 - April 25, 1992

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church for Marvin D. ANDERSON, 69, Rt. 2, Rochester.

The Rev. John RAMSEY will officiate, and burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery with military rites by the Rochester American Legion and VFW.

Friends may call from 3-5 and 6-8 p.m. today at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, where Masonic rites will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Fulton County Library.

Mr. Anderson died at 8:30 p.m. Saturday at his home following severa months of illness. He was born in Delong to D.C. and Opal FISHER ANDERSON. On Feb. 13, 1953 in Crown Point he married Teresa A. “Terry” SCHUCK, who survives.

A reired Air Force master sergeant, he was flight engineer of a B-17 bomber that participated in the first daylight raid over Berlin during World War II. His plane was one of three which were shot down. He was captured and was a prisoner of war for 14 months. He served 24 years with the Strategic Air Command of the Air Force, and received a Purple Heart Medal and several Bronze Star Medals.

Following the war, he was a civilian military representative with McDonnell-Douglas Aircraft Corporation in St. Louis. He was a member of the First Presbterian Church, the Masonic Lodge and the South Bend Scottish Rite.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Kathy Lee ANDERSON, Rochester; Dolores ANDERSON, Ottawa, Kan., and Mrs. Jon (Terri Jo) ASHLINE, St. Louis, Mo.; four grandchildren; his father, D.C. ANDERSON, Peabody Retirement Center of North Manchester, and a sister, Mrs. C.E. (Coleen) VAUGHN, Houston, Mo. Preceding in death were his mother and a son, Dennis [ANDERSON]

Angeline Hisey.

Aug. 1, 1900 - April 27, 1992

Angeline HUTCHISON HISEY, 91, of 15607 Michigan Road, Argos, died at 11:15 a.m. Monday at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home in Plymouth, where she had lived since 1986. She had been ill since Sunday.

She was a lifelong resident of Argos, where she was born to Charles and Kathryn DINASKEY HUTCHISON. She was married to Eugene M. HISEY, who died in 1972. She retired in 1965 from McCord’s Radiator Corporation in Plymouth. She had also been a telephone operator. She was a member of the Argos Methodist Church, the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, the White Shrine and a 50-year member of the Eastern Star.

Surviving are a son, Eugene [HISEY], Argos; two step-grandchildren, and two step-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos, with Dr. Donald C. LACY officiating. There wil be no visitation.

Lee A. Perez

Marine Lance Cpl. Lee Andrew PEREZ, 21, a former Tippecanoe resident stationed at Camp LeJeune, N.C., died Saturday of injuries sustained in a vehicle accident during a training exercise at Fort Knox, Ky. Two other servicemen also died.

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

Orval B. Ritter

Aug. 30, 1907 - April 27, 1992

Orval Bernard RITTER, 84, Pleasant Lake, died at 5 a.m. Monday in Elkhart following an extended illness.

He was born in Noble County to Charles F. and Lucy Jane PIPPENGER RITTER. He spent his summers at his Pleasant Lake home and his winters in Florida. On June 21, 1962 at Pleasant Lake he married Mildred HEARN CLAY, who died Aug.6, 1981. He retired in 1969 as senior partner (with his son) from Ritter’s Surge Dairy Equipment of LaGrange, Noble, Steuben and DeKalb counties. He then worked part-time for the State Highway Department in Rochester. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Pleasant Lake-Ashley.

Surviving are two daughters, Betty Lou GREEN, Howe, and Ellenjane MILLER, Kendallville; a son, Fred F. [RITTER], Pleasant Lake; eight grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mildred RIDER, Columbia City, and Marris SCHMUCK, Hartford City, and a brother, Everett R. RITTER, Elkhart. Preceding in death were a sister, LaFern [RITTER], and two brothers, Lawrence and Don [RITTER].

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, 222 S. State St., Kendallville, with the Rev. David WILSON officiating. Burial will be in the Lake View Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Kendallville.

Wednesday, April 29, 1992

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Thursday, April 30, 1992

Lee A. Perez

Feb. 6, 1971 - April 25, 1992

Lance Cpl. Lee Andrew PEREZ, 21, Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base, N.C., died Saturday at Fort Knox, Ky., from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident during a training exercise. Two other servicemen also perished.

He was born in Plymouth to Paul Lee and Mary L. WEIDNER PEREZ. He lived nine years in Tippecanoe before moving to Tucson, Ariz. He entered the Marine Corps Feb. 18, 1990 in San Diego, Calif.

Surviving with his parents, Paul and Mary PEREZ, Tucson, are a sister, Charlette E. PEREZ, Tucson; a brother, Andrew J. MUIR, Tucson, his maternal grandmother, Opal WEIDNER, Rochester; his paternal grandparents, Mr and Mrs. Robert FRENCH, Sunset, Utah; a nephew, Cory PEREZ, Tucson, and aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceding in death were his maternal grandfather, Harley O. WEIDNER, on Sept. 18, 1987, and his paternal grandfather, Ross PEREZ.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Sgt. ASHBOLT, Marine Corps Chaplain, officiating. Burial will be in the Reichter Cemetery, northeast of Rocheser. The Marine Corps Honor Guard will conduct full military graveside honors. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday.

Friday, May 1, 1992

Lewis A. Conner

April 8, 1927 - April 30, 1992

Lewis A. CONNER, 65, Rt. 2, LaFontaine, formerly of Twelve Mile, died at 8:04 p.m. Thursday at the Logansport home of his daughter, Linda HILDEBRAND.

He was born in Chili to Ira O. and Vernice Fern KRISHER CONNER. On Jan. 29, 1985 he married Geraldine JACOBS, who died Dec. 17, 1986. He was retired from Denver Equipment Company as a truck driver. He was a member of the Corinth Brethren Church, Twelve Mile.

Surviving are two daughters, Linda J. HILDEBRAND and Sherry L. MOHLER, both of Logansport; two step-daughters, Marla REED, LaFontaine, and Karen KNIGHT, Warren; a step-son, Wesley JACOBS, Arizona; four grandchildren; five step-grandchildren, and a brother, Ross CONNER, Markle. Preceding in death were a daughter, Barbara Jo CONNER, and a sister, Shirley RABER.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at McCain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. G. Bright HANNA officiating. Burial will be in the Chili Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Saturday.

Mary E. Sensibaugh

Mary E. SENSIBAUGH, 83, Argos, died at 8:11 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Lura E. White

Lura E. WHITE, 94, Rt. 1, Denver, died this morning at Dukes Continuing Care Center, Peru. Arranements are pending at McCain Funeral Home, Denver.

Saturday, May 2, 1992

Kenneth Blackburn

Kenneth BLACKBURN, 55, Rt. 6, Rochester, owner-operator of Blackburn Tire in Rochester, died at 11:30 p.m. Friday of injuries sustained in an accident at his shop on Monticello Road.

Mr. Blackburn was hit in the head and chest by metal fragments when a farm tractor wheel broke into pieces about 2:45 p.m. Friday.

He was taken to Woodlawn Hospital, and less than an hour later to South Bend St. Joseph’s Medical Center where he died.

Mr. Blackburn’s son, Doug [BLACKBURN], said that his father had mounted a 15-inch tire on the wheel and was inflating the tire when the wheel exploded. “Pieces of metal were found 50 feet away,” he said.

The son said the wheel is from an old John Deere tractor and that it was all of one piece of cast steel. He said no one knows why it broke apart.

Doug Blackburn, who works at the shop, was on a service call in the Akron area when the accident occurred. He said he had turned off the air compressor he was using and heard on his two-way radio connection with the shop that his father had been hurt.

Doug’s brother, K.J. [BLACKBURN], also works at the shop. He was about 10 feet away from his father when the wheel exploded but was not hurt, Doug said.

Mr. Blackburn and his wife Tish [BLACKBURN], started Blackburn Tire in 1958 and had operated it continuously with the only interruption being when the Monticello Road building was destroyed by the April 3, 1974 tornado. The present building took its place.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Grace United Methodist Church. Friends may call at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday, and from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, and at the church for one hour before services.

William G. Mow

April 14, 1925 - May 1, 1992

William G. “Bill” MOW, 67, of 2105 Boulevard St., died Friday at his home. He had been in failing health for several year.

He was born in Marshall County to Leo C. and Esther BURKETT MOW. He was a lifetime resident of Fulton County. He was an Army veteran of World War II having served in the European Theater. He was a life member of the American Legion and a member of the VFW, Fraternal Order of Eagles and Moose Lodge, all of Rochester.

Surviving are a twin brother, Robert M. [MOW], Fort Myers, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Roy (Helen) McGRIFF, Rochester, and nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Jack HARTMAN officiating. Burial will be in the Richland Center Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday and after 9 a.m. Monday. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside rites. Memorials may be made to the Knightstown Children’s Home c/o the American Legion or the Voice of Democracy Program c/o the VFW.

Lura E. White

Jan. 26, 1898 - May 1, 1992

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at McCain Funeral Home, Denver, for Lura Evelene WHITE, 94, Rt. 1, Denver.

The Rev. David CORRELL and Don RITCHIE will officiate and burial will be in the Metea Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Monday, where the Eastern Star will conduct a 7:30 p.m. memorial service.

Mrs. White died at 8:05 a.m. Friday at Dukes Continuing Care Center, Peru. She was born in Franklin County of Virginia to Daniel Rufus and Rhoda Frances SINK LAYMAN. On April 26, 1921 at Logansport she married Zollos Lee Roy WHITE, who died Dec. 9, 1968. She was a member of the Skinner Christian Church and Ladies Aid at Twelve Mile. She taught Sunday School for 41 years. She was a member of the Peru Anacreon Club, the Macy Eastern Star and a past-matron of Mexico Vashti Chapter of Eastern Star. She was a 1917 graduate of Logansport High School and a graduate of Valparaiso University. She taught school in the Stone School, Baal’s Temple and Osage Schools, all in Cass County, and in the Black - - - - School of Hill County, Montana, all of which were one-room schools.

Surviving are four grandsons, Bradley A. McCLAIN, Ryan A. McCLAIN, Jeffrey A. TOMSON and Brian D. TOMSON, all of Rt. 1, Denver; a sister, Hazel PICKENS, Logansport, and two brothers, Samuel Parker LAYMAN, Walton, and Ralph D. LAYMAN, Bourbon. Preceding in death were four sisters, Lydia LAYMAN; Mamie O. GARDNER, Flora M. HAFF and Mary I. RINGER, and five brothers, John W. LAYMAN, Jessie R. LAYMAN, Albert B. LAYMAN, Clifford R. LAYMAN and Miles E. LAYMAN.

Mary E. Sensibaugh

June 2, 1908 - May 1, 1992

Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, for Mary Elizabeth SENSIBAUGH, 83, of 180838 Maple Road, Argos.

The Rev. Arley MITCHUM will officiate and burial wil be in the Poplar Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday and after noon Monday. Memorials may be made to the Michiana Oncology of South Bend.

Mrs. Sensibaugh died at 8:11 a.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospital, where she had been a patient for a night. She had been in failing health for four years. She was born in Porter County to Otto and Mary Ann PECK SCHULTZ. On Nov. 28, 1927 in Deep River she married Lester C. SENSIBAUGH, who died Sept. 4, 1966. She attended the Jordan Baptist Church.

Surviving are eight daughters, Mrs. Louis (Alice) BANKS, Culver; Mrs. John (Martha) HOTT, and Mrs. James (Wanda) FOX, both of Rochester; Mrs. Donald (Frances) MARK and Mrs. Tom (Doris) VERMILLION, both of Plymouth; Mrs. Donald (Leona) STARKEY, Argos; Mrs. Vernon (Phyllis) BARNES, Vancouver, Wash., and Mrs. Dennis (Thelma) NELSON, Goose Creek, S.C.; three sons, Dale [SENSIBAUGH], Culver, and Lester E. and Donald W. [SENSIBAUGH], both of Argos; fifty-nine grandchildren; ninety-five great-grandchildren, and two brothers, Henry SCHULTZ, Valparaiso, and August SCHULTZ, LaCrosse. Preceding in death were two sisters, Florene BERNELT and Louella [SCHULTZ], and two grandchildren, Melody Sue HOTT and Kenneth Dale SENSIBAUGH.

Monday, May 4, 1992

Lewis E. Stratton

Dec. 10, 1919 - May 3, 1992

Lewis E. “Lou” STRATTON, 72, Rt. 1, Akron, died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday in South Bend Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for theee weeks.

He was born in Manchester, Conn., to Walter E. and Laura May BARBRICK STRATTON. On July 4, 1948 at Silver Lake he married Bonnie HOLLENBACK, who survives. He owned Lou’s Bait and Tackle Shop, east of Akron, and was retired from Controls Company of North Manchester. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the North Manchester VFW.

Surviving with his wife are three sons who live in Connecticut; two sisters, Alice ALLEY, Florida, and Jean CHADWICK, Manchester, Conn., and a brother, Wayne STRATTON, Florida. Preceding in death were a daughter, Lisa [STRATTON], and a brother, Kenneth [STRATTON].

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Lowell BURRUS officiating. Burial wil be in the Silver Creek Cemetery, east of Akron, where the Rochester VFW and American Legion will conduct military rites. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Kenneth L. Blackburn

June 21, 1936 - May 1, 1992

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Grace United Methodist Church for Kenneth . BLACKBURN, 55, Rt. 6 (Prairie Wood Drive), Rochester.

The Rev. Jack HARTMAN will officiate, and burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. today and from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home of Rochester, and after noon Tuesday at the church.

Mr. Blackburn died at 11:30 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Medical Center in South Bend of injuries sustained in an accident at his business, Blackburn Tire of Rochester.

He was born in Rochester to Elzie C. and Myra P. MOON BLACKBURN, and had lived most of his life in Rochester, except for two years in Wabash. On June 2, 1957 in Rochester he married Patricia Ann “Tish” SWANSON, who survives. He had owned and operated Blackburn Tire Shop for 34 years, opening it in 1958. He and his wife were co-owners of the former Caywood-Foreman ERA Agency in Rochester until earlier this year. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and the Manitou Moose Lodge and was a charter member of the Rochester Jaycees. He was a 1955 graduate of Rochester High School, was Rochester Township trustee from 1979-1987, and had served on the Rochester Park Board and the Rochester School Board.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Marc (Julie Lynn) CALVERT, Rochester two sons, Douglas Lee “Doug” and Kenney Jay “K.J.” [BLACKBURN], both of Rochester six grandchildren, Corey and Chad CALVERT, Brandi, Brittany and Breeanna BLACKBURN and Grant BLACKBURN, all of Rochester; two sisters, Mrs. James (Elizabeth) ZELLER, Rochester, and Bette CLEVENGER, Beaver Dam Lake, and three brothers, William “Bill” BLACKBURN, Logansport; Robert “Bob” BLACKBURN, Wabash, and John BLACKBURN, Indianapolis. Preceding in death were his parents and a nephew.

Cecelia R. Lowe

May 7, 1906 - May 2, 1992

Cecelia R. LOWE, 85, Rt. 2, Macy, died at 6:49 p.m. Saturday at Life Care Center, where she had been a patient since 1983. She had been in failing health for a number of years.

She was born in Fulton County to James H. and Kitty Belle RAYE DICE. She had lived most of her life in Rochester, and had lived in Miami County for 12 years before moving to Life Care Center. On May 19, 1923 in St. Joseph, Mich., she married Isaac C. LOWE, who died Aug. 5, 1983. She had worked at the Mexico Ordnance Plant and at Karn’s Coffee Shop in Rochester for 25 years. She was a member of the Fulton Baptist Temple.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Joe (Dorothy) HERRELL, Kokomo, and Pat SCHMIDT, Rochester; a son, Carl J. [LOWE], Macy; eleven grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandson. Preceding in death were a grandson, Terry LOWE; a son, Voris “Buss” LOWE, on Aug. 28, 1989; a sister, Marie RENTSCHLER, and two brothers, Glen and Chauncey DICE.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home with the Rev. Everett PAFFORD officiating. Burial will be in the Fulton Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Fulton Baptist Temple.

Robert W. Ross

Nov. 5, 1927 - May 4, 1992

Robert W. ROSS, 64, of 828 20th Road, Tippecanoe, died at 1:30 a.m. today at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born in Cass County to Fay and Martha BUTT ROSS, and moved from the Peru area to Tippecanoe in 1955. On Oct. 3, 1948 at Macy he married Doris BAKER, who survives. He retired in 1985 from U.S. Bulk at Bourbon. He was a member of the Mentone Church of Christ.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Susan ROSS, Tippecanoe; three sons, Gregory [ROSS], Indianapolis, David [ROSS], Bourbon, and Alan [ROSS], Bremen; six grandchildren a sister, Mrs. Amos (Phyllis) ENGLAND, Pierceton, and two brothers, Gerald [ROSS], Okeechobee, Fla., and Dale [ROSS], Little Barbee Lake, Warsaw.

Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone. Cremation will follow, and the family will have private services. Burial will be in the Horton Cemetery near Macy. Memorials may be made to the Marshal County Heart Association, Marshall County Cancer Society, Mentone Church of Christ or the Four-Way Ambulance Service.

Tuesday, May 5, 1992

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Wednesday, May 6, 1992

Lee Howard

March 3, 1929 - May 5, 1992

Lee HOWARD, 63, of 10013 W. 16th Road, Argos, died at 12:35 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital in Plymouth following an extended illness.

He was born in Floyd County, Ky., to Wiley and Minnie MANNS HOWARD. He was formerly of Ligonier. On April 12, 1991 he married Becky MURPHY, who survives. He had worked in foundry construction.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Sue CLEMONS, Argos, and Stephanie HOWARD, at home; four sons, Lee HOWARD Jr., Wabash; Kenneth HOWARD, Akron; Les HOWARD, Etna Green, and Paul HOWARD, Argos; two step-sons, Adam and Shane MURPHY, at home; ten grandchildren; a sister, Nellie HOWARD, Selmer, Tenn.; five brothers, Alf HOWARD, LaGrange; Charlie and Arie HOWARD, Ohio; Jimmy HOWARD, Tennessee, and Carl HOWARD, Florida. Preceding in death were a grandson and several brothers and sisters.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Billy FIELDS officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday.

Thursday, May 7, 1992

Rev. Ora Myers

Feb. 27, 1915 - May 6, 1992

The Rev. Ora E. MYERS, 77, Amboy, died at 11 a.m. Wednesday at his home.

He was born in Miami County to Jacob L. and Anna METZLER MYERS. On Aug. 23, 1936 he married Louise LOSER, who survives. A Methodist minister, he served as pastor at United Methodist churches in Lincoln, Otterbein, Radnor and Prymont as well as the Pleasant Hill Church in North Miami County. He served as chaplin for Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home in Peru and a member of Chaplin Service at Dukes Memorial Hospital, where he conducted Sunday services for the Continuing Care Unit. A 1934 graduate of Amboy High School, he attended Garrett Theological Semnary in Evanston, Ill. He was a member oof the Amboy United Methodist Church and the South Miami and North Miami county ministerial associations.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Ralph [MYERS], Kokomo, and Kenneth [MYERS], Amboy; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Barbara HANN, Plymouth, and two brothers, Irven and Clyde [MYERS], both of Amboy. Preceding in death were eight brothers and four sisters.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Amboy United Methodist Church with the Revs. Kevin MARSH and Richard MARTENS officiating. Burial will be in the Park Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Friday at Laird Funeral Home, Amboy. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Amboy United Methodist Church.

Friday, May 8, 1992

Sylvia Swanson

Sylvia SWANSON, 84, Twelve Mile, died at 5:20 a.m. today at Miller’s Merry Manor, Logansport.

Arrangements are pending at McCain Funeral Home, Denver.

Ardee Wilson

March 15, 1918 - May 7, 1992

Ardee WILSON, 74, of 1933 Lynwood Driver, Kokomo, died 11:50 a.m. Thursday at his home. He was a part-time summer resident of Lake Manitou.

He was born in Howard County to Gale and Grace KURTZ WILSON. On Aug. 8, 1946 he married Bonnie DOLLENS, who survives. He retired in 1974 as a supervisor for Chrysler Corporation in Kokomo, and he had been a meat cutter for Standard & National Grocery. He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II, and was a member of the Greentown American Legion Post, the Moose Lodge, the UTC and the Beamer United Methodist Church, all of Kokomo. He started the Lafayette Park Little League 30 years ago.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mona HARRISON, Becky BITNER and Mary REED, all of Kokomo; a son, Kent WILSON, Rochester; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, and a sister, Avonelle SHROCK, Greentown. Preceding in death was a sister.

Services wil be at 10 a.m. Monday at France-Wilson Colonial Mortuary, Kokomo, with the Rev. Frank BEARD officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park, Kokomo. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to the diabetes or heart associations.

Marvin G. Hartman

April 22, 1925 - May 8, 1902

Marvin G. HARTMAN, 67, of 537 N. Michigan St., Argos, died at 2:30 a.m. today at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth, where he had been a patient since March 25. He had been in failing health for a year. He was born in Thomson, Ill., to George and Helen TRIPP HARTMAN. He moved from Lanark, Ill., where he had lived most of his life, to Argos in June 1980. On Jan. 17, 1947 in Fulton, Ill., he married LaVerta HAMMOND, who survives. He retired in 1988 as a truck driver for Rinker Transport, Hamlet. He was a member of the Argos Wesleyan Church.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Mike (Julie) CAMPBELL, Argos; a son, Darrel HARTMAN, Melbourne, Fla.; two grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Robert (Ruth) MORTLAND, Andulsia, Ill., and Mrs. Edward (Violet) SWANGER, Milledgeville, Ill., and a brother, Paul HARTMAN, Morrison, Ill. Preceding in death was his twin brother, Melvin [HARTMAN], in 1960. Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

R. Ben Geib

R. Ben GEIB, 71, Sun City, Ariz., formerly of Rochester, died at 12:05 a.m. Thursday at his home. He was born in Marathon, Iowa, and lived in Monticello until moving to Arizona in 1981. He was retired as president of Domex, Inc., a petroleum marketing company. He was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II and he was retired from the Indiana National Guard, having served 23 years. He was a past president of the Kiwanis Club and the Union Hills Country Club. He was a member of the Indianapolis Scottish Rite and Murat Temple, the Sun City Scottish Rite and the Willowbrook United Methodist Church, Sun City.

surviving with his wife, Frances [GEIB], are two daughters, Lorena SMITH, Muncie, and Darlene GILLILAND, Rochester; a son, Ronald [GEIB] Jr., Athens; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty FAIRMAN and Verdabelle HUSMAN, both of Lafayette, and a brother, Mark [GEIB], SeSmet, S.D.

Memorial services will be Saturday at the Willowbrook United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to the Willowbrook United Methodist Church, the American Cancer Sociaty or the Sun Health Hospice through Sunland Memorial Park and Mortuary, 15826 Del Webb Blvd., Sun City AZ 85351.

Saturday, May 9, 1992

Sylvia Swanson

Sept. 21, 1907 - May 8, 1992

Sylvia SWANSON, 84, Twelve Mile, died at 5:20 a.m. Friday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Logansport.

She was born in Twelve Mile to August and Mary ANDERSON SWANSON and lived most of her life there. In January 1972, she retired after 43 years as the Twelve Mile postmaster. She was a member and past-matron of the Fulton Eastern Star, and was a member of the Twelve Mile United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women.

Surviving is a sister, Clarice SWANK, and a brother, Clarence SWANSON, both of Twelve Mile, and nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were a sister, Effie BROWN, and three brothers, Edwin, Harold and Carl [SWANSON].

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at McCain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Mark METZ officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Twelve Mile. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to the Twelve Mile United Methodist Church.

Marvin G. Hartman

April 22, 1925 - May 8, 1992

Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Argos Wesleyan Church, Argos, for Marvin G. HARTMAN, 67, 537 N. Michigan St., Argos. The Rev. James CARDER will officiate. Burial will be in the Chadwick Cemetery, Chadwich, Ill.

Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and on Monday at the church for an hour before services. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. Monday at the Chadwick Cemetery.

Mr. Hartman died at 2:30 a.m. Friday at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth.

Monday, May 11, 1992

L. Leon Staley

Jan. 28, 1901 - May 10, 1992

L. Leon STALEY, 91, Rt. 1, Mentone (Palestine), died at 12:55 a.m. Sunday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.

He was born in Noblesville to Edwin and Myrtle BESSIRE STALEY. On Aug. 26, 1945 at Peru he married Pauline YORK, who survives. He was retired from the C&O Railroad at Peru after 22 years, and wss a member of the United Methodist Church.

Surviving with his wife is a nephew, Richard YORK, Peru.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Rankin Cemetery, Peru, with the Rev. Steve BATE officiating Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the King Memorial Home, Mentons.

Frances Carter

Jan. 13, 1899 - May 10, 1992

Frances CLARK CARTER, 93, formerly of Mentone, died at 11:45 a.m. Sunday at the Golden Years Homestead in Fort Wayne.

She was born in Mentone to William F. and Broda CRAMER CLARK. She was married to Bose CARTER, who died in 1959. She was a member of the Mentone United Methodist Church. She had taught business courses at the New Paris, Etna Green, Mentone, Lapaz, Bourbon, Plymouth and Knightstown high schools.

Surviving are two step-sons, Charles and Jennings CARTER, Florida, and two nephews, Richard CLARK, New Haven, and William CLARK, Harlan.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Will LAWSON officiating. Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday.

Frank E. Smith

Jan. 21, 1917 - May 9, 1992

Former Rochester resident Frank [Ellsworth] SMITH [Jr.], 75, of 3425 Longview Drive, Bloomington, died Saturday morning in his sleep at Calhoun, Ga, while enroute home from Florida with his wife, Freda [SMITH].

He was [born January 21, 1917], the son of [Frank Ellsworth] and Ada [Dell] WILSON SMITH. He was a 1934 graduate of Rochester High School and a retired professor at Indiana University-Bloomington.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Carol MYERS, Indianapolis, and Julie HATCHER, Bloomington; two sons, Dennis [SMITH], Bloomington, and David [SMITH], Medinah, Ill., and seven grandchildren. Preceding in death were a brother, James [SMITH], in 1968, and a sister, [Mrs. Kyle] Thelma THOMPSON, in 1950.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Allen Funeral Home, 3000 E. Third St.,Bloomington, IN 47401. Burial will be in the Valhalla Memorial Gardens, Bloomington. Memorials may be made through the funeral home to the Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Hilltop Educational Fund, both of Bloomington.

George D. VanMeter

June 2, 1899 - May 10, 1992

George D. VanMETER, 92, Indiana 17 South, Kewanna, died at 10:30 p.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Fulton County to Hugh and Rose DOWNS VanMETER. On Jan. 25, 1924 in Rochester he married Goldie F. ROUCH, who died Dec. 30, 1974. On Oct. 7, 1976 at Kewanna he married Robbie JONES BURNS, who survives. He was a retired farmer and former owner of the Kewanna Elevator and the International Harvester dealership in Kewanna.

Surviving with his wife are a niece, Sue STRONG, Miami, Fa., and a nephew, Charles VanMETER, Georgia. Preceding in death were two brothers and a sister.

Private graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Fulton Cemetery with the Rev. Bryan TON officiating. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund. Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, is in charge of arrangements.

Donald W. Morgan

Nov. 9, 1909 - May 11, 1992

Donald William MORGAN, 82, Rt. 5, Rochester (Tiosa), died at 7:29 a.m. today at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital in Plymouth, where he had been a patient for two weeks.

He was born in Fulton County to Hiram and Lottie HOLLOWAY MORGAN. On June 1, 1940 in Rochester he married Lorine BRINEY, who survives. He was a lifelong resident of Fulton County. He retired in 1975 from Brookside Group Torin Division, Rochester. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was baptised into the Tiosa First Brethren Church Nov. 1, 1991.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Karen GREEN, Rt. 5, Rochester, and Mrs. Michael (Marcia) LAHMAN, Rt. 1, Rochester five grandchidren; a brother, Charles MORGAN, Rt. 3, Rochester, and nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were a son, Gary [MORGAN]; a sister, Pauline O’DELL, and a brother, Otis “Doc” MORGAN.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial wil be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Cancer Fund.

Tuesday, May 12, 1992

Robert Simmons Jr.

Oct. 1, 1933 - April 24, 1992

Word has been received of the death of Robert SIMMONS Jr., 58, Cinton, Iowa.

He died April 24 at Samaritan North Hospital in Clinton following an extended illness. Snell-Zornig Funeral Home, Clinton, was in charge of arrangements. Burial was in the Clinton Oakland Cemetery.

Mr. Simmons was born in Hayden to Robert and Violet HONICUTT SIMMONS Sr. He was a 1955 graduate of Purdue University with a degree in animal husbandry. He had been an outside salesman for DeKalb Feeds Inc., out of Rock Falls, Ill., for 27 years. He also served on the board of directors of DeKalb Feeds. Prior to workig for DeKalb Feeds, he had been active in farm management in Ilinois and Wisconsin. He served in the Army and was an active member of the Purdue Alumni Association. He was a member and deacon of the First Congregational Church of Clinton. He was a member of the Clinton Masonic Lodge and was in the American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists.

Surviving are two daughters, Pamela TUELER, West Point, Utah, and Janette SIMMONS, San Diego, Calif.; two sons, Stanley [SIMMONS], Temecula, Calif., and Bradley [SIMMONS], Norfolk, Va.; eight grandchildren; a great-granddaughter his parents, of Brodhead, Wis., and two sisters, Robert EVANS, Madison, Wis., and Ruby REED, Kewanna.

Mary M. Harmon

Mary M. HARMON, 62, Rt. 6, Rochester, died at 2:53 a.m. today at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis.

Arrangements are pending at McCloskey Hamilton Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport.

William H. Osborn

April 21, 1915 - May 12, 1992

William H. OSBORN, 77, Kewanna, died at 1 a.m. today at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.

He was born in Winamac to Oszro and Nellie PFOST OSBORN. On July 15, 1961 at Logansport he married Clara McCREARY MANNIES, who survives. He was a retired inspector for McGraw-Edison Company in Phoenix, Ariz. He was a member of the Rochester American Legion and the Kewanna First Baptist Church and VFW. He was an Army veteran of World War II, having served in Europe.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Rose THRELKELD, Denver, Colo; two step-daughters, Carol WILLIAMS, Kaukauna, Wis., and Marilyn HOFF, of Kewanna; five grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two step-granddaughters; a sister, Leota ROWE, New Carlisle; a brother, Lewis OSBORN, and nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were six sisters and three brothers.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna. Burial and military graveside services will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peru. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 8 a.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Wednesday May 13, 1992

Mary Harmon

April 1, 1930 - May 12, 1992

Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at McCloskey Hamilton Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, for Mary M. HARMON, 62, Rt. 6, Box 279, Rochester.

The Rev. William A. MALONEY will officiate and burial will be in the Metea Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorias may be made to the Cass County Cancer Fund.

Mrs. Harmon died at 2:53 a.m. Tuesday at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born in Burnettsville to Ivan W and Lottie M. HUFFORD MINTHORN. On April 5, 1947 in Delphi she married Frederick W. “Fritz” HARMON, who survives. She was employed by Logansport State Hospital and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Manitou Moose Lodge, Rochester.

Surviving with her husband are three sons, Richard G. [HARMON], Lucerne; Jeffery . [HARMON], Indianapolis, and Mark E. [HARMON], Macy; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; her parents, Ivan W. and Lottie M. MINTHORN, Lucerne, and a brother, James H. MINTHORN, Twelve Mile. Preceding in death were a sister and a grandson.

Robert T. Kingery

Jan. 28, 1922 - May 12, 1992

Robert T. KINGERY, 60, Rt. 5, Logansport, died at 11:12 p.m. Tuesday at the home of his son, Steven Allen KINGERY, in Lima, Ohio.

He was born at Twelve Mile to James E. and Anna N. BELL KINGERY. On April 20, 1942 in Cass County he married Margaret Louise ANGLE, who died Aug. 19, 1984. He was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Logansport. He retired in 1989 after 47 years as a process engineer for the Logansport Machine Company. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II.

Surviving are a daughter, Marcia Lee FINGERLE, Laketon; two sons, James E [KINGERY], Logansport, and Steven A [KINGERY], Lima; ten grandchildren, and three sisters, Mildred DIVELY, Converse; Phyllis SKATES, Casper, Wyo., and Roberta HOCKMAN, Springfield, Ohio.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the McCain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Dennis INGLE officiating. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Friday.

Mabel Parker

Sept. 10, 1915 - May 12, 1992

Mabel PARKER, 78, a three-year resident of Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, died at 9:50 p.m. Tuesday at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne following a week-long illness.

She was born Near Bourbon to George and Hattie CARPER TRUMP and lived most of her life in Bourbon and Atwood. In August 1938 at Warsaw she married Leroy PARKER, who died in 1964.

Surviving are six grandchildren, Mrs. Kim (Vickie) PRINCE, Rome City; Mrs. Rick (Janet) AHR, Indianapolis; Mrs. Gary (Sherry) BOCKOVER, Kokomo; Mrs. Dan (Linda) WEBSTER, Payne, Ohio; Gary PARKER, Antwerp, Ohio, and David PARKER, New haven; seven great-grandchildren; her daughrter-in-law, Shirley PARKER, New Haven; a sister, Wilma ROBERTS, Warsaw, and a brother, Donald TRUMP, Tippecanoe. Preceding in death were a son, Donald [PARKER], in January 1991 a sister, Zella METHENY, and a brother, Golen TRUMP.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Rod SCHULER officiating. Burial will be in the Tippecanoe Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. Thursday.

Thursday, May 14, 1992

Gladys Meredith

Feb. 13, 1893 - May 14, 1992

Gladys Freda MEREDITH, 99, Rt. 1, Etna Green, died at 2:14 a.m. today at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.

She was born in Etna Green, where she lived her entire life, to Edmund and Emma ECKERT LASH. On Sept. 4, 1919 at Etna Green she married Forest “Hoy” MEREDITH, who survives. She was a member of the Harrison Center Church.

Surviving with her husband, Hoy, Miller’s Merry Manor, are a daughter, Mrs. Gerald (Alice) BROWNE, Carmel; a son, Forrest [MEREDITH], LaVern, Texas; nine grandchildren, and eighteen great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Will LAWSON officiating. Burial will be in the Harrison Center Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-5 and 6-8 p.m. Friday.

Mary Lu Corbett

Dec. 12, 1922 - May 13, 1992

Mary Lu CORBETT, 69, Kewanna, died at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at Memorial Hospital in Logansport.

She was born in Winamac to William Clifford and Josephine Amy MURPHEY MOODY. On May 2, 1942 in Winamac she married Maurice L. CORBETT, who survives. She moved from Winamac to Kewanna in 1954. She was a member of the Kewanna Church of Christ and was a 1941 graduate of Winamac High School.

Surviving with her hsband are three daughters, Sharon CARLSON and Michele CORBETT, both of Kewanna, and Nancy WARNER, Abilene, Texas; two sons, Danny CORBETT, Terre Haute, and Tech Sgt. Greg CORBETT, Eielson Air Force Base, Fairbanks, Alaska; twelve grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; four sisters, Delores FARRIS and Sandy FREEMAN, both of New Whiteland; Martha Jane DePoy, Lafayette, and Beth WEBSTER, Franklin, and a brother, Larry MOODY, Shepherd, Mich. Preceding in death was a brother, Doodly MOODY.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday 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. Thursday and after 8 a.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to the Kewanna Church of Christ or the Memorial Hospital Hospice Program.

Everett E. Swick

March 27, 1904 - Feb. 5, 1992

Memorial services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Akron Church of God for Everett E. SWICK, 87, Bisbee, Ariz.

The Rev. James MALBONE will officiate. Memorials may be made to the Gideon Memorial Bible Fund. Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Swick died Feb. 5, 1992 at the Copper Queen Hospital, Bisbee, due to an illness. His ashes were returned for burial in the Akron Cemetery.

Born in Silver Lake, he lived in Bisbee for 16 years. He graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1922. In 1927 he married Helen WHITTENBERGER. He was a retired farmer in the Burket area before moving to Arizona in 1971. He was a member of the Anderson Church of God and attended the Bisbee Church of the Nazarene since 1976.

Surviving wih his wife are a daughter, Frances LESTER, Bisbee; two sons, Donald [SWICK], Claypool, and Frank [SWICK], Herford, Ariz.; two sisters, Ocia PERRY, Traverse City, Mich.; Annabelle ANGLIN, Leesburg; three brothers, Dowe SWICK, Rosedale; Jay SWICK, Akron, and Ralph Dale SWICK, Bloomongton; eighteen grandchildren; thirty-five great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were a son, Merrill Wesley SWICK; a granddaughter, Cindy Lynn SWICK, and three sisters, Faye CARTE, Dorthy WHITE and Lena KUHN.

Friday, May 15, 1992

[no obits]

Saturday, May 16, 1992

Clarence J. Keim

Oct. 11, 1900 - May 15, 1992

Clarence J. KEIM, 91, Rt. 2, Macy (Gilead), died at 12:20 p.m. Friday at Dukes Memorial Hospital Continuing Care Center in Peru.

He was born in Roann to Daniel T. and Sarah BERGER KEIM. He was retired from farming and Bendix Aviation of South Bend, where he worked as a machinist for aircraft parts.

Surviving are a brother, Charles T. [KEIM], LaPorte; three nieces, four nephews; a great-niece and a great-nephew. Preceding in death were a sister, Mary E HOFFMAN and a brother, Carl R. KEIM.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with the Revs. Lowell BURRUS and Lawrence SEE officiating. Burial will be in the Gilead Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday.

Monday, May 18, 1992

Edward D. Stair

June 19, 1927 - May 16, 1992

Edward D. STAIR, 64, Rt. 3, Logansport, died at 11:35 a.m. Saturday at Logansport Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Summerset to Teddy A. and Opal H. RENNAKER STAIR. On Aug. 5, 1945 in Marion he married Fanchion Mildred SHOCKEY, who died Oct. 6, 1976. He was a retired self-employed mechanic and was an Army veteran of World War II. He attended the Salvation Army Church in Logansport. He was an adult leader with the 4-H Boys Club in Cass County and a member of he Citizens Band Radio Club, Logansport.

Surviving are five daughters, Beverly BARNETT, Vivian BAUMAN and Patricia STAIR, all of Kewanna; Melissa STAIR, Logansport, and Sherry STAIR, Marion; three sons, David M., Donald and Chester W. [STAIR], all of Logansport; ten grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and two brothers, Denver A. STAIR, Granger, and Ronald STAIR, Marion. Preceding in death were two brothers.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Murray Funeral Home’s Walton Chapel with Major Tom SILLANPO officiating. Burial and military graveside services will be in the Walton I.O.O.F. Cemetry. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today.

Ada T. Duff Kring

Jan. 25, 1908 - May 16, 1902

Ada Thressa DUFF KRING, 84, Plymouth, died at 7:28 p.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital, Plymouth, where she had been a patient for a week. She had been ill for two weeks.

She was born in Marshall County near Argos to Isaac and Bertha WICKIZER THOMPSON, and had resided all her life in the Marshall County area. On Oct. 27, 1928 in Marshall County she married George DUFF, who preceded in death. On Oct. 2, 1971 in Santa Anna, she married Floyd KRING, who survives. She retired in 1970 as a practical nurse of Parkview Hospital. She had also worked at Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester. She was a member of the First United Church of Christ in Plymouth, the Green Township Home Economics Club and the Marshall County Farm Bureau Co-op.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Mrs. Lewis (Janis E.) SHAMBARGER, Plymouth; two sons, Gary C. DUFF, Wilmington, N.C., and James H. DUFF, Walkerton; six grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, and seven step-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were three sisters, Blonda MARTIN, Carrie CARPENTER and Ethyl MYERS; two brothers, Alva and Ernest THOMPSON; a step-daughter, Phyllis GARRISON, and a step-son, Richard KRING.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Dr. Ronald W. LIECHTY officiating. Burial will be in the Poplar Grove Cemetery, near Culver. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 10 a.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the First United Church of Christ.

Shirley M. Brewbaker

Aug. 19, 1933 - May 16, 1992

Shirley M. BREWBAKER, 58, of Laketon, died at 6:22 p.m. Saturday at the Wabash Skilled Care Center following a lengthy illness.

She was born in Aurora, Mo., to Paul D and Virginia THURMAN RUCKMAN. She was a member of the First Church of God in Wabash.

Surviving are a son, Patrick BREWBAKER, Fort Wayne; her mother, of Laketon; a sister, Marlene BERRY, Salem, Ill., and three brothers, Walter RUCKMAN, Schererville; Michael RUCKMAN, Roann, and Howard RUCKMAN, Rochester

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the First Church of God, Wabash, with the Rev. Phillip CRUBAUGH officiating. Burial will be in the Laketon Cemetery. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the church. DeLaughter Mortuary, North Manchester, is in charge of arrangements.

Charlene Nance

April 26, 1937 - May 17, 1992

Charlene NANCE, 55, Laketon, died at 11:16 a.m. Sunday at Fort Wayne Lutheran Hospital following a two-year ilness.

She was born in Kansas City, Mo., to Hugo and Emma Marie HAFFORD HARDEN. On Jan. 19, 1956 in Omaha, Neb., she married Thomas O. NANCE, who died Oct. 5, 1989. She was a member of the Women of the Moose and attended the Christian Fellowship Church, both in North Manchester. She was a 10-year employee of Eaton Controls, North Manchester.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. James (Tamara) HARE, Laketon, and Teresa FARMER, North Manchester; two sons, Tim and Ted [NANCE], Laketon; fourteen grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were two sisters and a brother.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the DeLaughter Mortuary, North Manchester, with Pastor Glen HOWENSTINE officiating. Burial will be in the Covington Memorial Gardens in Fort Wayne. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the mortuary. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.

Tuesday, May 19, 1992

Ada T. Duff Kring

Jan. 25, 1908 - May 16, 1992

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, for Ada Thressa DUFF KRING, 84, Plymouth.

Dr. Ronald W. LIECHTY will officiate and burial wi be in the Poplar Grove Cemetery, near Culver. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m today and after 10 a.m Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the First United Church of Christ.

Mrs. Kring died at 7:28 p.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital, Plymouth, where she had been a patient for a week. She had been ill for two weeks. She was born in Marshall County near Argos to Isaac and Bertha WICKIZER THOMPSON, and had resided all her life in the Marshall County area. On Oct. 27, 1928 in Marshall County she married George DUFF, who preceded in death. On Oct. 2, 1971 in Santa Anna, she married Floyd KRING, who survives. She retired in 1970 as a practical nurse at Parkview Hospital. She had also worked at Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester. She was a member of the First United Church of Christ in Plymouth, the Green Township Home Economics Club and the Marshall County Farm Bureau Co-op.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Mrs Lewis (Janie E) SHAMBARGER, Plymouth; two sons, Gary C. DUFF, Wilmington, N.C., and James H. DUFF, Walkerton; a step-daughter, Phyllis GARRISON; a step-son, Richard KRING; six grandchidren; five step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, and seven step-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were three sisters, Blonda MARTIN, Carrie CARPENTER and Ethel MYERS, and two brothers, Alva and Ernest THOMPSON.

Wednesday, May 20, 1992

Gary D. Hays

May 24, 1949 - May 19, 1992

Gary Dean HAYS, 42, of 1221 College Ave., Rochester, died at 11:47 a.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital. He had been in failing health for two years.

He was born in Rochester to Marvin and Madeline THOMPSON HAYS and resided here all his life. On July 9, 1068 in Birmingham, Ala., he married Phyllis J. CROUSSORE, who survives. He was a machinist with Zimmer’s in Warsaw before retiring in 1991 due to ill health. He was an Army veteran, having served from 1968-70 in the Vietnam War.

Surviving with his wife are two daughtrs, Wendy HAYS and Vicki HAYS, both of Rochesrter; his father, Marvin HAYS, Rochester; three sisters, Mrs. Doug (Vicki) WORKING, South Bend, and Mrs. Tim (Tonya) BUELL and Tracy HAYS, both of Rochester, and a brother, Marvin N. [HAYS], South Bend. Preceding in death were his mother and an infant sister.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Foster & Food Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Donald MILLER officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester Citizens Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside rites.

Dr. Harold E. Rendel

Sept. 26, 1917 - May 20, 1992

Dr. Harold E. RENDEL, 74, Rt. 3, Peru, died at 6:30 a.m. today at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.

He was born in Mexico to Dr. C.F. and Ruby A. LASH RENDEL. On March 22, 1942 at Monticello he married Betty J. DILLING, who survives. He retired from medical practice Jan. 1, 1988. He was a 1935 graduate of Jefferson Township High School at Mexico and a 1942 graduate of I.U. Medical School. He was a World War II Army Meical Corps officer. He was a member of the Mexico United Methodist Church, Miami County Amateur Radio Club, Peru Maennerchor and the Mexico Masonic Lodge.

Surviving with his wife are four sons, William L. [RENDEL], Speedway; Dr. Jeffry C. [RENDEL], Jasper; David A. [RENDEL], Chicago, and Michael H. [RENDEL], Mexico, and four grandchildren. Preceding in death was a brother, Walter RENDEL.

Memorial services wil be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Mexico United Methodist Church with the Rev. Donne SPRINGER officiating. Interment will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. Friday at McCain Funeral Home, Denver. Memorials may be made to the Mexico United methodist church or the Miami County Cancer Society.

Thursday, May 21, 1992

Kermit H. Callaway, Lt. Col. Ret.

Retired Army Lt. Col. Kermit H. CALLAWAY, 85, of 2009 Mariwalla Circle, Fort Myers, Fla., died at 10:56 p.m. Wednesday at the Regional Medical Center, Southwest, Fla. He was formerly of Fulton County.

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

Bernice I. Burns

Feb. 1, 1909 - May 19, 1992

Bernice I. BURNS, 83, Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester, died at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Wabash County Hospital.

She was born in LaJunta, Colo., to Benjiman and Jesus RIZO BELASQUEZ. She moved from Rochester to Peavody in November 1986. She was a member of the Rochester First Presbyterian Church and Golden Agers.

Preceding her in death were her husband, John C. BURNS, a son and a daughter.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the Ridgelawn Cemetery in Gary with the Rev. John RAMSEY officiating. There will be no visitation. Memorial services will be Saturday, June 6, at the Peavod Chapel. Bender Funeral Home, North Manchester, is in charge of arrangements.

Helen B. Baldwin

May 21, 1909 - May 21, 1992

Helen B. BALDWIN, 83, Smith St., Kewanna, died at 5:18 a.m today at Winamac Health Care Center. She was born in Kewanna to Jesse and Cora EVANS WELLER In Fulton County she married to Homer C. BALDWIN, who preceded in death. She retired after 15 years as a housekeeper for Woodlawn Hospital.

Surviving are her daughter-in-law, Florence BALDWIN, Kewanna; five grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren, and a brother, Raymond WELLER, Kewanna. Preceding in death was a son.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with the Rev. Tim ROHRBACHER officiating. Burial will be in the Kewanna I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. today and after 8 a.m. Friday.

Friday, May 20, 1992

Kermit H. Callaway, Lt. Col., Ret..

Feb. 16, 1907 - May 20, 1992

Retired Army Lt. Col Kermit H. CALLAWAY, 85, of 2009 Martwalla Circle, Fort Myers, Fla., ldied at 10:56 p.m. Wednesday at the Southwest Forida Regional Medical Center, Fort Myers.

He was born in Perrysburg to Howard M. and Sulphrona RHODES CALLAWAY. He moved from Fulton County to Florida 32 years ago. On Oct. 31, 1957 in Arlington, Va., he married Violet BROWN, who died May 14, 1986. He retired in 1959 from the Army, having served in the Judge Advocate’s office during the Korean War and later in the Inspector-General’s office. He graduated from Indiana Universit with a law degree; later, he received a master’s degree in business administration.

Surviving is a son, Kermit CALLAWAY Jr., Cincinnati, Ohio.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Jack HARTMAN officiating. Burial wil be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. tonight.

Saturday, May 23, 1992

Pearl Dorsett

Pearl DORSETT, 81, Waterhaven Apartments, died at 5:55 a.m. today in Fountainview Nursing Home, Mishawaka. Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Helen M. Ross

Oct. 10, 1926 - May 22, 1992

Helen M. ROSS, 65, of Okeechobee, Fla., died at 7:14 a.m. Friday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born in Atwood to Claude Thomas and F. Ada HARLEY, and had resided most of her life in the Tippecanoe-Etna Green area. On Oct. 14, 1944 in Peru she married Gerald ROSS Jr., who survives. She moved to Florida in October 1988. She was a former member of the Mentone Church of Christ and was a member of the Okeechobee Church of Christ.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Mrs. Michael (Alice Renee) BLACKBURN, Johnstown, R.I.; a grandson, Chad D. GATES, Rhode Island; five sisters, Mrs. James (Dorothy) HEPLER, Bremen; Mrs. Forrest (Gladys) CLINE, Argos; Mrs. Erich (Viola) LISDAT, Warsaw; Mrs. Ethel DOSSEN, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Roger (Kathryn) GREENAWALT, Nappanee; four brothers, Russell [HARLEY], Etna Green; Glen [HARLEY], Atwood, and Galen and Robert [HARLEY], both of Warsaw. The body will be cremated. Services will be at 8 p.m. Monday at the King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Brother T.R. JONES officiating. Interment wil be in the Horton Cemetery, Rochester. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday.

Monday, May 25, 1992

[no paper - holiday]

Tuesday, May 26, 1992

Marie Messman

Sept. 13, 1897 - May 26, 1992

Marie MESSMAN, 94, formerly of 114 W. 13th St., died at 6 a.m. today at the Rochester Nursing Home. She was born Sept. 13, 1897 near Kewanna to Charles C. and Mary E. CALVIN WISELEY and was a lifetime resident of Fulton County. She was married Nov. 6, 1923 in Rensselaer to Joseph W. MESSMAN, who died Oct. 6, 1974. She was a registered nurse, retiring in 1969. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Chuch and the Altar and Rosary Society of the church. She was a 1919 graduate of the South Bend Memorial School of Nursing, and was a former president and treasurer of the District 15 Indiana Nurses Association.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Harley (Iolene Jo) DENTON, Rochester; three granddaughters, Terry BIBLE, Indianapolis; Tammy DENTON, Rochester, and Tracey MURRAY, Fort Wayne; two grandsons, Ted [DENTON], Rochester, and Tom [DENTON], Spring Crove, Pa., and four great-grandchildren. Seven sisters and two brothers preceded in death.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Frank KILCLINE officiating, and burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. The Rosary will be receited at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, and a vigil service will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Laura P. Dorsett

March 20, 1911 - May 23, 1992

Services for Laura Pearl DORSETT, 81, Waterhaven Apartments, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. The Rev. Carl RICKS will officiate, and burial will be in Citizens Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, and for an hour before services Thursday. Memorials may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church, the First Christian Church or the American Lung Association.

Mrs. Dorsett died at 5:55 a.m. Saturday at Fountainview Place, where she had been a patient since May 11. She had been ill for two years.

She was born March 20, 1911 at Richland Center to J.P. and Kizzie COOPER O’CONNELL, and had resided in this area most of her life. She also had lived in Baltimore, Md., for eight years and in Culver for 10 years. She was married in Rochester on Sept. 25, 1937 to Paul C. DORSETT, who died May 18, 1958. She was a member of the ladies auxiliaries of the American Legion, VFW and Eagles Lodge.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Carl (Patricia) ENYART, South Bend; a granddaughter, Mrs. Randy (Susan Elaine) WRIGHT, Bloomington; two grandsons, Michael K. ENYART, Austin, Texas, and Kent ENYART, South Bend, and five great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were three sisters, Ina KUNTZ, Rhoda PRICE and Dolly ROTTMAN, and three brothers, Charles, Clarence and Carl [O’CONNELL].

Wednesday, May 27, 1992

Marie Messman

Sept. 13, 1897 - May 26, 1992

Marie MESSMAN, 94, formerly of 114 W. 13th St., died at 6 a.m. Tuesday at the Rochester Nursing Home.

She was born Sept. 13, 1897 near Kewanna to Charles C. and Mary E. CALVIN WISELEY and was a lifetime resident of Fulton County. She was married Nov. 6, 1923 in Rensselaer to Joseph W. MESSMAN, who died Oct. 6, 1974. She was a registered nurse, retiring in 1969. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Altar and Rosary Society of the church. She was a 1919 graduate of the South Bend Memorial School of Nursing, and was a former president and treasurer of the District 15 Indiana Nurses Association.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Harley (Iolene Jo) DENTON, Rochester; three granddaughters, Terry BIBLE, Indianapolis; Tammy DENTON, Rochester, and Tracey MURRAY, Fort Wayne two grandsons, Ted [DENTON], Rochester, and Tom [DENTON], Spring Grove, Pa., and four great-grandchildren. Seven sisters and two brothers preceded in death.

Services wil be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Frank KILCLINE officiating, and burial wil be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. The Rosary will be receited at 5:30 p.m. today at the funeral home, and a vigil service will be at 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Manitou Training Center or RSVP.

Thursday, May 28, 1992

Garlen C. Smith

March 13, 1912 - May 27, 1992

Garlen C. SMITH, 80, of 112 S. Morgan St., Mentone, died at 12:20 p.m. Wednesday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

He was born to Alpheus and Myrtle BROWN SMITH in Mentone, where he lived his entire life. On March 13, 1937 at Warsaw he married Frances M. THOMPSON, who died June 5, 1988. He was retired from farming and the Winona Railroad.

Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Orville (Edna) CHRISENBERRY, Atwood, and Donnis FISHER and Delta SMELSER, both of Mentone, and five brothers, George [SMITH], Fish Lake, and Este, Frank, Marion and Leonard [SMITH], all of Mentone. Preceding in death were two brothers.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Glen CAMPTON officiating. Burial wil be in the Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday.

Paul R. Friddle

July 19, 1913 - May 28, 1992

Paul R. FRIDDLE, 78, 1121 Washington St., died at 9:15 a.m. today at his home.

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

Friday, May 29, 1992

Paul R. Friddle

July 19, 1913 - May 28, 1992

Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Athens Cemetery for Paul R. FRIDDLE, 78, of 1121 Washington St.

The Rev. Irvin BEHM will officite. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Mr. Friddle died at 9:10 a.m. Thursday at his home following an extended illness. He was born in Wilkinson, Hancock County, to Herbert N. and Louisa RIGNEY FRIDDLE. He moved from Anderson to Rochester 20 years ago. On June 2, 1951 in Shirley, Ind., he married Mary I. PUTMAN, who survives. He retired in October 1971 after 33 years with General Motors-Delco Remy Division, Anderson. He attended the Athens United Methodist Church, and was a member of the Kill Buck Retirees Club, Wilkinson Brotherhood and Sisterhood, Marklevelle Brotherhood and Sisterhood, UAW Local 662 and the Delco Remy in Anderson.

Surviving with his wife are three sons, Wade [FRIDDLE], Indianapolis, Wayne [FRIDDLE], Anderson, and Paul [FRIDDLE] Jr, Anderson. Preceding in death were two sisters and a brother.

Edna M. Griswold

Dec. 28, 1906 - May 28, 1992

Edna M. GRISWOLD, 86, Mexico, died at 9:22 a.m. Thursday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Peru.

She was born in Peru to Thomas and Esther ERLENBAUGH HESSMAN. On July 26, 1924 she married Clay GRISWOLD, who died in 1963.

Surviving are a sister, Adelene FLENNER, Macy, and a brother, Carl S. [HESSMAN], Twelve Mile. Preceding in death were two sisters.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at McCain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Don RITCHEY officiating. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday.

Patty L. Schmidt

Aug. 13, 1938 - May 29, 1992

Patty Lou “Pat” SCHMIDT, 53, Rt. 7, Rochester, died at 5:31 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital, shortly after admission. She had been in failing health for seven years.

She was born near Culver in Marshall County to Isaac C. and Cecelia R. DICE LOWE, and lived most of her life in the Rochester community. She was a beautician for 32 years and owned the former Vogue Beauty Salon in Rochester. She was a 1957 graduate of Rochester High School and a 1958 graduate of Logansport Beauty College. She attended the First Christian Church and was a member of the Fulton County Hairdressers Association, the National Hairdressers Association and the Moose and Eagles ladies auxiliaries.

Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Joe (Dorothy) HERRELL, Kokomo; a brother, Carl LOWE, Macy, and nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were a brother, Viris “Buss” LOWE, on Aug. 28, 1989; her father, on Aug. 5, 1983, and her mother, on May 2, 1992.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Lonnie PETERS officiating. Burial will be in the Fulton Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday and after 9 a.m. Monday. Memorials may be made to Life Care Center.

Saturday, May 30, 1992

Ruth Fiedler

Jan. 24, 1900 - May 29, 1992

Ruth V. FIEDLER, 92, of 1018 Jackson Blvd., died at 1 p.m. Friday at her home.

She was born in Tipton County to John and Mary SMITH GRINSTEAD. She moved to Rochester from Ridgeville in 1950. On Jan. 20, 1920 near Sheridan she married Daniel S. FIEDLER, who died July 5, 1961. She was retired from The Rochester Sentinel. She was a past worthy matron of the Rochester Eastern Star and a past mother advisor of the Rainbow Girls. She was a former volunteer for Woodlawn Hospital and the RSVP.

Surviving are a son, Victor D. [FIEDLER], Grand Junction, Colo.; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and two brothers, Dr. C.W. GRINSTEAD, Indianapolis, and Ross GRINSTEAD, Lakeland, Fla. Preceding in death were two sons, Dalen and Bernard [FIEDLER]; three sisters, and a brother.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Burial will be in the Rock Creek Cemetery, south of Logansport. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Sunday and after 9 a.m. Monday. The Eastern Star will conduct a 7:30 p.m. Sunday service at the funeral home.

Monday, June 1, 1992

Glenn E. Hoover

Nov. 12, 1912 - May 31, 1992

Glenn E HOOVER, 79, of 223 W. 11th St., died at 10:48 p.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born to Frank E. and Ota SOWERS HOOVER in Fulton County, where he resided all his life. On Dec. 1, 1934 at Rochester he married Bessie N. THOMPSON, who died July 20, 1981. He had worked in Rochester for the former Armour Corporation and the former Crystal Dairy in maintenance.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Max (Marilyn) SHULTZ, Rochester, and Barbara FREEMAN, Huntsville, Ark.; two sons, Denny and Kenton J. [HOOVER], both of Naples, Fla. eleven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were two sisters, Sylvia FLOHR and Miriam SMITH, and three brothers, Paul, Victor and Doyne [HOOVER].

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday 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 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday.

Mildred L. Harrison

Aug. 17, 1914 - May 30, 1992

Mildred L. HARRISON, 77, formerly of 17th Street and College Avenue, died at 9:15 p.m. Saturday in the Rochester Nursing Home, where she had lived since 1982. She had been in failing health for six months.

She was born in Cass County to John H. and India B BOONE ANGLEK, and moved from Cass County to Rochester in 1955. On July 29, 1933 in Lafayette she married Samuel M. HARRISON, who died June 24, 1977.

Surviving are two sons, John [HARRISON], Rochester, and Charles [HARRISON], Auburndale, Fla.; twelve grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; seven sisters, Vernie CARNEY and Mrs. Carl (Beatrice) SCOTT, both of Logansport; Mrs. Ralph (Ruby) SULLIVAN, Peru; Mrs. Robert (Esther) MORRIS, Palm Cit, Fla.; Addie MILLER, Rives Junction, Mich.; Clara JONES, Peru, and Mrs. Al (Jane) HANSEN, Kokomo, and nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were four sons, infant twins, Robert and Donald [HARRISON]; two sisters, and two brothers.

Services will e at 10 a.m. Wedesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Olin CORBITT officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Twelve Mile. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday.

Belva C. Miller

Belva C. MILLER, 88, of 1316 Franklin St., Rochester, died at 4:45 a.m. today at Life Care Center, Rochester.

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

Lucille L. Drudge

Dec. 9, 1903 - May 31, 1992

Lucille Leona DRUDGE, 88, Medco Center, Fort Wayne, died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne, where she had been a patient for two days.

She was born in Fulton County to Bert and Leona MILLER CRAIG. She lived most of her life northeast of Rochester until moving to the Medco Center Oct. 2, 1990. On May 11, 1935 in Rochester she married Wilson Lee DRUDGE, who died July 17, 1969. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church of Rochester and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

Surviving are a granddaughter, Marcie COLE, Los Angeles; a grandson, Michael E COLE, Bellevue, Wash.; two sisters, Mildred McINTIRE, Charleston, Ill., and Opal SPARKS, Mishawaka. Preceding in death were two sons, Vivian and Julian [DRUDGE]; a sister, Amanda COCHRAN, Plymouth, and two brothers, Merle and Herbert CRAIG.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Jack HARTMAN 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.

Margaret M. Belcher

Dec. 9, 1911 - May 31, 1992

Margaret M. BELCHER, 80, Rt. 4, Rochester, died at 7:40 p.m. Sunday at Life Care Center, where she had been a patient for 10 days. She had been in failing health for two months.

She was born in Star City to William G. ad Elizabeth TIMMONS JUMP. She moved fron Gary to the Rocheser area in 1931. On March 15, 1931 in Gary she married William E. BELCHER, who surives. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women, and was a longtime member of the Burton United Methodist Church. She had taught Sunday School for a number of years.

Surviving with her husband are two sons, Richard E. and Mickey E [BELCHER], both of Rochester, and six grandchildren, Terry, Andrew, Debra, Daniel, Cynthia and Nancy [BELCHER].

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday 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 3-5 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, and after 9 a.m. Thursday at the church. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Gideon Auxiliary.

Tuesday, June 2, 1992

Josephine M. Fiedler

Josephine M. FIEDLER, 73, formerly of Old U.S. 31, and a resident of Life Care Center since May 1989, died at 6 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

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

Belva C. Miller

April 10, 1904 - June 1, 1992

Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Belva C. MILLER, 88, of 1316 Franklin St. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday.

Mrs. Miller died at 4:45 a.m. Monday at Life Care Center, where she had been a patient for three weeks. She had been in failing health for four weeks.

She was born in Huntington to John and Eva KING SHOBE, and had resided in Rochester most of her life. On April 9, 1932 in Rochester she married Cloyce R. MILLER, who died Oct. 31, 1977. She had worked in the bookkeeping department of Rochester Schools with the school lunch program and also as a clerk at the former Wile Department Store in Rochester. She was a member of the Burton United Methodist Church.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Larry (Sharon) VanMETER, Pelston, Mich.; a son, C. Raymond [MILLER], Three Rivers, Mich.; six grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) BRUBAKER, Oroville, Calif., and Mrs James (Lois) BRUNDAGE, Auburn, Calif., and niees and nephews. Preceding in death were a grandson, Martin MILLER, in 1063; a brother, Lee SHOBE, and a sister, Mable SHOBE.

Paul F. Wagoner Jr.

Sept. 1, 1923 - June 1, 1992

Paul F. WAGONER Jr., 68, of 10493 Quince Road, Plymouth, died at 6 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend.

He was born in South Bend to Paul and Irma WENTEL WAGONER Sr. On Nov. 5, 1944 in Plymouth he married Wilma EMMONS, who survives. For 25 years he owned the former Wagoner’s Standard Service of Plymouth and for another 25 years he owned and operated a carwash-laudromat in Plymouth, from which he retired. He attended the Evangelical Covenant Church of Donaldson.

Surviving are a daughter, Elizabeth SLOUGH, Plymouth; three sons, David [WAGONER], Waraw; Jerry [WAGONER], Columbia City, and Jeffrey [WAGONER], Mishawaka; nine grandchildren; a sister, Patricia MINEAR, Winona Lake, and two brothers, Robert [WAGONER], Rochester, and Wentzel [WAGONER], Albuquerque, N.M. Preceding in death were a son, Gary [WAGONER], in 1972, and two brothers, Bill and George [WAGONER].

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Van Gilder funeral Home, Plymouth, with the Rev. Scott HARTLEY officiating. Burial will be in the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to the St. Joseph Medical Center or the Evangelical Covenant Church.

Wednesday, June 3, 1992

Vivian E. Simpson

April 12, 1903 - June 1, 1992

Vivian Easter SIMPSON, 89, Topeka, Kan., died at 10:10 p.m. Monday in the Methodist Home, Topeka.

She was born in Fountain County to Rollin and Eva FISHER STEPHENS. On Sept. 13, 1919 in Attica she married John A. SIMPSON, who died Nov. 8, 1967. She attended Goodwin School in Warren County, and had lived in Phoenix, Ariz., Indianapolis, Pine Village, and Attica prior to moving to Topeka in 1982. She had worked in the North Central High School cafeteria in Indianapolis and later as an assistant cook at Purdue University. She was a former member of the Rainsville Methodist Church, the Fowler Rebekah Lodge, the Williamsport Friendship Club and the Attica Merry-Go-Round Club.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Harry (Shirley) McFERREN, Englewood, Fla., and Margaret KERKHOVE, Attica; four sons, Richard D [SIMPSON], Phoenix; Thomas E. [SIMPSON], Topeka; Rollin L. “Buck” SIMPSON, and John J. [SIMPSON], Manhattan, Kan.; fifteen grandchildren; severa great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were three broters.

Services wil be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the Maus Funeral Home, Attica, with the Rev. Gene POLF officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery, Attica. Friends may call after 12:30 p.m. Saturday.

Dale G. Cook

Oct. 9, 1913 - May 26, 1992

Word has been received that Dale G. COOK, 78, Port Orange, Fla., died in his home on May 26.

He was born Oct. 9, 1913 in Farmer City, Ill., to R. Elmer and Zula LANDIS COOK. He was married to Helen MILLER, who survives. A 1931 graduate of Talma High School, he was a retired truck driver and sispatcher out of Toledo, Ohio. He was a member of the Toledo Masonic Lodge.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Lila Lou LANDS, Jonesboro, Ark.; three grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth SEDAN, Archibald, Ohio, and Marguerite SPERRY ALBER, Rocheter, and a brother, Willard COOK, Winter Haven, Fla. Preceding in death was an infant daughter, Judy Ann [COOK].

The body was cremated. A family memorial service will be conducted

Vinson D. Goodman

April 14, 1916 - June 1, 1992

Vinson D. GOODMAN, 76, of 206 S. Franklin St., Mentone, died at 7 p.m. Monday in the Emergency room of Kosciusko Community Hospital. He had been ill for some time.

He was born in Tippecanoe to Roy and Dora EAGLEBARGER GOODMAN, and resided all his life in the Mentone area. He was retired from Bendix Cprooratiion in South Bend.

Surviving are two daughters, Mar. Larry (Virginia) HOSKINS, Otter Lake, Mich., and Sharon GOODMAN, Mentone, and four grandchildren.

No services or visitation are planned. Burial will be in the Harrison Center Cemetery.

Josephine M. Fiedler

Oct. 3, 1918 - June 2, 1992

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Josephine M. FIEDLER, 73, a resident of Life Care Center since 1989. She formerly lived on Old U.S. 31.

Dr. Sam WRIGHT will officiate, and burial wil be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Logansport. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Thursday and after 9 a.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to the United Ministries Food Pantry. Mr. Fiedler died at 6 a.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital. She was born in Cass County to George and Laura Margaret COWEN GRUSENMEYER. She lived her entire lie in Cass and Fulton counties. On Aug. 19, 1958 in Logansport she married Harley J. FIEDLER, who died Sept. 1, 1986.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Sam (Marilyn) CANNEDY, Rochester, and two grandsons, Robert CANNEDY, Carmel, and Stephen CANNEDY, Rochester. Preceding in death were four sisters and a brother.

Bertha F. Grube

March 13, 1908 - June 2, 1992

Bertha F GRUBE, 84, 1223 1/2 Main St., died at 5 p.m. Tuesday at her home.

She was born to Vincen and Mildred TUTTLE LITTLE in Fulton County, where she lived her entire life. She moved from Rt. 1, Kewanna, to Rochester eight years ago. On Dec. 24, 1924 in Rochester she married Jennings B. GRUBE, who died in march 1967.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs Kenneth (Betty) DUNLAP, Warsaw, and Mrs. Carl (Dorothy) ETCHISON, Kokomo; five sons, Max and Paul R [GRUBE], both of Rochester; Carl [GRUBE], Kewanna, and Allen F. and Eldon [GRUBE], both of Kokomo; twenty-three grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren; a sister, Doris BRITTON, Niles, Mich., and a brother, Ernest “Bill” LITTLE, Valparaiso. Preceding in death were a grandson, Monty; a great-granddaughter, Shelly BRUCK; three sisters, and three brothers

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral home, Rochester, with the Rev. Sam OVERMYER officiating. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday and after 11 a.m. Friday.

Thursday, June 4, 1992

Donald C. Sutton

Sept. 27, 1915 - May 31, 1992

Services were Wedesday at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, Richmond, for Donald C. SUTTON, 76, of 1104 Butler St., Richmond. The Rev. Audley TURNER officiated and burial was in the Earlham Memorial Mausoleum

Mr. Sutton died Sunday in Reid Hospital in Richmond following a lengthy illness. He was born near Fulton to Homer and Ruth KRATHWOL SUTTON He moved to Richmond 32 years ago. He was a retired machine operator for the Dana Corporation in Richmond and an Army veteran of the 101st Airorne in World War II. He attended the Faith Baptist Church in Richmond.

Surviving with his wife, Nancy [SUTTON], are two sons, Donald SUTTON Jr., New Paris, Ohio, and Steven SUTTON, Warner-Robbins, Ga.; a daughter, Carol CURTZ, Richmond; two step-sons, George and Jim RICH, both of Richmond; four grandchildren; ten step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Olive PHEIFFER, Los Angeles; Joanna SHEETZ, Rochester, and Kay WALDO, Kissimmee, Fla., and nieces and nephews.

Bertha F. Grube

March 13, 1908 - June 2, 1992

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Bertha F. GRUBE, 84, 1223 1/2 Main St.

The Rev. Sam OVERMYER will officiate. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday and after 11 a.m. Friday.

Mrs. Grube died at 5 p.m. Tuesday at her home. She was born to Vincen and Mildred TUTTLE LITTLE in Fulton County, where she lived her entire lie. She moved from Rt. 1, Kewanna, to Rochester eight years ago. On Dec. 24, 1924 in Rochester she married Jennings B. GRUBE, who died in March, 1967.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Betty) DUNLAP, Warsaw, and Mrs. Carl (Dorothy) ETCHISON, Kokomo; five sons, Max and Paul R. [GRUBE], both of Rochester; Carl [GRUBE], Kewanna, and Allen F. and Eldon [GRUBE], both of Kokomo; twenty-three grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren several step-great-grandchildren; a sister, Doris BRITTON, Niles, Mich., and a brother, Ernest “Bill” LITTLE, Valparaiso. Preceding in death were two sons, Walter F. [GRUBE], on June 14, 1987, and Rex J. [GRUBE], on Oct. 27, 1989; a grandson, Monty; a great-granddaughter, Shelly BRUCK; three sisters, and three brothers.

Lewis D Blue

Lewis D. BLUE, 69, of 518 S. Detroit St., Warsaw, died at 6:30 a.m. today at his home.

Arranements are pending with the King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Friday, June 5, 1992

Lewis D Blue

Jan. 29, 1923 - June 4, 1992

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the King Memorial Home, Mentone, for Lewis D. BLUE, 69, of 518 S. Detroit St., Warsaw.

The Rev. Peter E. ALBERTSON will officiate, and burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Sunday.

Mr. Blue died at 6:30 a.m. Thurday at his home. He was born in Mentone to Ralph W. and Bessie Mae HOOK BLUE. He moved from California to Warsaw four years ago. On May 23, 1945 in Rochester he married Josephine CROUSSORE, who survives. He was retired as a park superintendent for the Santa Anna (Calif.) City Park. He was a Navy veteran of World War II.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. John (Debra) BROWN, Peru; a son, Dennis [BLUE], Mentone; four grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Paul (Judy) WALLEN, Muncie; five brothers, Glen BLUE, Niles, Mich.; Merl and Boyd BLUE, both of Warsaw; Adam BLUE, Orange, Calif., and Paul BLUE, Charleston, Ill.; four half-sisters, Margaret BRUNER, Warsaw; Mrs. Marion (Elizabeth) FLORY and Mrs. Sid (Phyllis) ALBER, both of Rochester, and Mrs. Larry (Rebecca) STAVEDAHL, Mentone, and three half-brothers, Carl BOWSER, Pierceton, and Wayne and David BOWSER, both of Mentone.

Carol Hudson

Carol HUDSON, 77, Indiana 110, Tippecanoe, died at 1:45 p.m. Thursday at Mason Health Care Center, Warsaw.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Saturday, June 6, 1992

Carol M. Hudson

Aug. 29, 1913 - June 4, 1992

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Gospel Tabernacle Church in Warsaw for Carol Mary HUDSON, 76, Rt. 1, Tippecanoe.

The Rev. John REID will officiate, and burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and after 1 p.m. Monday at the church.

Mrs. Hudson died at 1:45 p.m. Thursday at Mason Health Care Center, Warsaw, where she had been a patient for three months.

She was born in Marshall County, near Bourbon, to Alva and Donna WYMAN FAULKNER, and had resided all her life in Marshall County. On June 12, 1938 in Bourbon she married Jack HUDSON, who died in 1984. She was a member of the Gospel Tabernacle church in Warsaw.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Linda) WALSTON, Spartanburg, S.C., and Mrs. Duane (Brenda) GANSHORN, Nappanee; a son, Dennis [HUDSON], Columbia City; ten grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lois HECKEMAN and Judy HARRIS, both of Bourbon, and a brother, Fred FAULKNER, Bremen. Preceding in death were two brothers, Paul and Dale [FAULKNER].

Harry W. Zellers

June 4, 1913 - June 4, 1992

Harry W. “Dud” ZELLERS, 79, Kewanna, died at 12:58 p.m. Thursday at Huntsville Memorial Hospital, Huntsville, Texas.

He was born in Kewanna to Monroe and Dottie HART ZELLERS. He graduated in 1931 from Kewanna High School, served with he 101st Airorne Division in World War II and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a retired buriness agent for Plumbing and Pipefitters Local 172. He was a life member of the Kewanna VFW and the Rochester Moose Lodge. He also belonged to the Rocheser American Legion, South Bend Eagles, Logansport Shrine Club and Indianapolis Murat Shrine Temple.

Surviving are a sister, Arlene NESS, Kewanna, and a brother, Gerald [ZELLERS], South Bend.

There will be no visitation. Graveside services will be at the Bruce Lake Cemetery, Kewanna, at 10:30 a.m. Monday with military rites by the Rochester American Legion. Memorials may be made to the Shrine Club or Rochester American Legion. Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewana, is in charge of arrangements.

Monday, June 8, 1992

Peggy L. Kinsey

Police report Peggy L. KINSEY, 42, Kokomo, died of electrocution after a one-car accident at about 2 a.m. Sunday.

Police report Kinsey left County Road 900 West south of Indiana 17 near Grass Creek and struck a utility pole. Police said she got out of the pickup she was driving after the accident and fell across downed power lines. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Kinsey was alone at the time of the crash.

Joseph A. Felke Sr.

April 24, 1909 - June 7, 1992

Joseph A. FELKE Sr., 83, of 627 S Michigan St., Plymouth, died at 12:45 p.m. Sunday at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth, following a long illness.

He was born in Wilmette, Ill., to Frank and Mary WINKLER FELKE. He had lived in Plymouth for 70 years. On June 12, 1933 in Plymouth he married Kathryn EMIGH, who survives. He was the former owner and operator of Felke Florist in Plymouth and a former partner in the Rochester Greenhouses. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Plymouth American Legion and Plymouth Moose Lodge. He was also a member and past president of the Plymouth Rotary Club and Plymouth Industrial Development Corporation. He was a member of the Florist Telegraph Delivery or 50 years and served as a district representative. He was an Army veteran of World War II.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Sue) HAND, Pentwater, Mich.; a son, Joseph A. FELKE Jr., Plymouth; four grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a sister, Mrs. Robert (Ann) HISS, Columbia City, and two brothers, Edward and Paul FELKE, both of Rochester. Two sisters and a brother preceded in death.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Michael’s Catholic Church with Father David VOORS officiating. Burial wil be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. The Rosary will be recited at 4 p.m. Tuesday.

Jeremy Scott Pence

June 4, 1992 - June 4, 1992

Jeremy Scott PENCE, infant son of Philip E. and Laura K. LINN PENCE of Fort Wayne, was stillborn at 5:51 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

Surviving with his parents are a sister, Brianna K. [PENCE], at home, and grandparents, Dayne and Rosia LINN, Macy; Kate WARNER, Peru Philip PENCE, Fort Wayne, and Alice PLUNKETT, Fort Wayne.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are by D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne. There will be no visitation.

Charles E. Golden

Aug. 19, 1909 - June 6, 1992

Former Rochester resident Charles E. GOLDEN, 82, Fort Wayne, died at 7:33 a.m. Saturday at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne.

He was born in Fort Wayne to Edward and Ada GROSTEAN GOLDEN. He married Elsie M. LANGER, who survives. He retired as a foreman in 1967 after 32 years with the former International Harvester Corporation in Fort Wayne. He was a member of the Fort Wayne United Methodist Church, the Washington Township Fire Department and the Navistar Alumni. He was a scoutmaster for the Fort Wayne Children’s Home.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Robert W. [GOLDEN], Frankfort, and Charles “Chuck” [GOLDEN], Marion; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren, and three sisters, Dorothy TOM, Fort Wayne; Mildred NEUMAN, Coldwater, Mich., and Phyllis WOODS, Churubusco.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at D.O McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, with Dr. C. David HOGSETT officiating. Burial will be in the Covington Gardens, Fort Wayne. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s disease research.

Tuesday, June 9, 1992

Carol J. Bechtold

Dec. 21, 1934 - June 8, 1902

Carol J. BECHTOLD, 57, Rt. 3, North Manchester, died at 2:25 a.m. Monday at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne, following a lengthy illness.

She was born Dec. 21, 1934 in Allen County to Roy B. and Bessie GLAWE GUMP. On Sept. 19, 1953 she married Donald L. BECHTOLD, who survives. She was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church in Wabash County. She had worked for seven years as a bookkeeper at the Bippus State Bank. Prior to that, she had worked 17 years at the former Warner Corporation at North Manchester.

Surviving with her husband are three daughters, Mrs. Daniel (Donna) ZELLERS and Mrs. Steve (Janet) WOODWARD, both of Rochester, and Mrs. Michael (Laura) WEST, Burkley, Ill.; two sons, Kevin J. [BECHTOLD], North Manchester, and Todd . [BECHTOLD], Silver Lake; seven grandchildren; a brother, Edgar GUMP, Littleton, Colo.; two sisters, Mrs. Foster (Goldie) BRUCH, South Whitley, and Mrs. Max (Elizabeth) BUCHER, North Manchester. Preceding in death was a sister.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the DeLaughter Mortuary, North Manchester, with Bob ARMSTRONG officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery in Servia. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the Wabash County Cancer Society or the Salem United Methodist Church.

Clarence Fortna

Alice Fortna

A memorial service will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery for former Rochester residents Clarence and Alice FORTNA, North Carolina.

They died several years ago.

The were the developers of the Fortna Addition, a residential section along ParkRoad across from Rochester High School. They moved from Rochester a numb er of years ago.

Peggy L. Kinsey

Sept. 19, 1949 - June 7, 1992

Services will be at 1 a.m. Wednesday in the Hoffman-Murray Funeral Home, 414 W. Jefferson St., Kokomo, for Peggy Lee KINSEY, 42, Rt. 4, Rochester (Tippecanoe Shores).

Burial will be in the Sunset Memory Gardens, Kokomo. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. tonight.

She died at 2:10 a.m. Sunday of electrocution after a one-car accident in Fulton County.

She was born Sept. 19, 1949 in Kokomo to James F. and Barbara A. STALEY KINSEY. She worked as a beautician for the Hair “Care Salon in Culver.

Surviving are a son, James HEINES, Atlanta,Ga.; a daughter, Jody HEINES, Atlanta; two grandchildren; her mother, Barbara KINSEY, Kokomo; two sisters, Teresa WAGONER, Bringhurst, and Susan RAMIREZ, Kokomo, and the paternal grandmother, Mary KINSEY, Kokomo.

Wednesday, June 10, 1992

Peggy L. Kinsey

Sept. 19, 1949 - June 7, 1992

Services were to be at 1 p.m. today in the Hoffman-Murray Funeral Home, 414 W. Jefferson St., Kokomo, for Peggy Lee KINSEY, 42, Rt. 4, Rochester (Tippecanoe Shores). Burial will be in the Sunset Memory Gardens, Kokomo.

She died at 2:10 a.m. Sunday of electrocution after a one-car accident in Fulton County.

She was born Sept. 19, 1949 in Kokomo to James F. and Barbara A. STALEY KINSEY. She worked as a beautician for the Hair Care Salon in Culver.

Surviving are a son, James HEINES, Atlanta, Ga.; a daughter, Jody HEINES, Atlanta; two grandchildren; her mother, Barbara KINSEY, Kokomo; two sisters, Teresa WAGONER, Bringhurst, and Susan RAMIREZ, Kokomo, and the paternal grandmother, Mary KINSEY, Kokomo.

Thursday, June 11, 1992

Clarence Fortna

Aug. 30, 1901 - July 20, 1981

Alice Fortna

Sept. 26, 1899 - March 26, 1991

Memorial services will be at 1:50 p.m. Sunday in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery for former Rochester residents Clarence L. and Alice E. FORTNA. The Rev. C. Allan HAZEN will officiate.

They were married Dec. 23, 1931 in Fremont, Mich.

Clarence was born in Ortavia, Neb., to Jacob and Fannie FORTNA. He died in Decatur, Ill., where he lived. Alice was born in Geneseo, Ill., to Mortimer G. and Mary W. WOOD BARNES. She died in the Mayview Nursing Home in Raleigh, N.C., where she lived after the death of her husband. Clarence was a farmer and Alice was a pharmacist, having worked for many years at the former Baxter’s Drug Store, now Webb’s Family Pharmacy. They were members of the Farm Bureau and developers of the residential area across from Rochester High School called Fortna Addition.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ken (Betty F.) MOSER, Decatur, Ill., and Mrs. Paul (Nadine F.) TOPE, Raleigh, N.C.; a foster-son, Lester KAMP, Osceola, and eight grandchildren.

Services for Clarence were conducted in Decatur, Ill., and for Alice in Raleigh, N.C. The bodies were cremated. Memorials may be made through Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester, to the University of Nebraska Foundation.

Georgie D. Case

Sept. 15, 1908 - June 11, 1992

Georgie D. CASE, 83, of 300 E Fourth St. (Waterhaven Apartments), died at 4:42 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Lexington, Ky., to Walter and Pearl DRISKELL VanARSDELL. She moved from McAllister, Okla., to Rochester 13 years ago. She also had lived in Indianapolis. On Nov. 28, 1934 in Indianapolis she married Earl Preston CASE, who died in May, 1964. Before retiring, she had worked at the RCA Corporation and Iron Skillet Restaurant in Indianapolis. She was a member of the Third Christian Church in Indianapolis.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Melvin (Rosamond) TYLER, Rochester; two sons, Bruce [CASE], Boulder, Colo., and William [CASE], Manhattan, N.Y.; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were a sister and four brothers.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Harry MULLINS officiating. The burial site has not been determined. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saturday.

Friday, June 12, 1992

Louise A. Karn

Former Macy resident Louise A. BENT KARN, 88, died at 5 a.m. today at Bolton Manor Nursing Home, Marlboro, Mass.

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

Helen I. Craig

Sept. 5, 1900 - June 11, 1992

Former Akron resident Helen I. CRAIG, 91, Indiana Veterans Home, Lafayette, died at 2:25 p.m. Thursday at the home. She had been ill for two years.

She was born at Silver Lake to William D. and Theodocia WHITTENBERGER STOUT. She lived most of her life in South Bend and Pontiac, Ill., before returning in 1960 to Akron. In 1921 she married Odus CRAIG, who died in 1974. She had worked as a clerk for vartious department stores in South Bend and Pontiac. She was a member of the Akron United Methodist Church.

Surviving are a sister, Mrs. L.W. (Willlodean) BINNA, Modesto,Calif.; a brother, Bill E. STOUT, Grant Ledge, Mich.; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Adam (Lavon) STOUT, Akron, nieces and nephews and ten grand nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were a sister, Lucille STEPHENS in 1991, and a brother, Adam STOUT of Akron, in 1953. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Maurice KESSLER officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. tonight and from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday. Memorials may be made to the United Women’s Organization of the Akron United Methodist Church.

Saturday, June 13, 1992

Louise A. Karn

Jan. 7, 1904 - June 12, 1992

Services will be at noon Tuesday at the Macy Christian Church for Louise A. KARN, 88, a 4 1/2 year resident of Bolton Manor, Marlboro, Mass.

The Rev. David WELSH will officiate and burial will be in Plainview Cemetery, Macy. Friends may call after 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Karn died at 5 a.m. Friday at her home. She had been in failing health for six years. She was born in Wabash to Wilbur and Grace PRICE BENT, and lived in the Wabash and Rochester commnities before moving to the Macy area in 1953. On Jan. 31, 1930 in Rochester she married Harry D. KARN, who died May 4, 1989. She was a retired art teacher for the Wabash ands Rochester school corporations, and had assisted at Karn’s Department Store. She was a member of the Macy Christian Church, Mother’s Club, Ladies Aid Society of the church and the Macy Eastern Star. She was a graduate of Wabash High School and John Heron Art Institute.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Betty Lou) MARENGO, Hudson, Mass.; a son, David [KARN], Baldwinsville, N.Y.; five grandchildren, and a brother, Tracy BENT,. Preceding in death was a brother, Ralph [BENT].

Monday, June 15, 1992

John L. Irwin

Aug. 6, 1917 - June 14, 1992

John L. IRWIN, 74, of 13 W. Center St., Burket, died at 2:04 p.m. Sunday at Mason Health Care Center in Warsaw.

He was born in Etna Green to James Crall and Edna GOOD IRWIN, and had resided most of his life in Burket. On Nov. 4, 1940 he married Bonnie J. COCHRAN, who died Oct. 4, 1991. He was retired from the Burket Elevator. In June 1950 he became a member of the Burket Volunteer Fire Department, and served as chief and assistant chief. He had been named Burket Fireman of the Year and Kosciusko County Volunteer Fireman of the Year. He was a member of the Burket United Methodist Church.

Surviving are a son, James W. [IRWIN], Spartanburg, S.C., and two grandchildren, Mrs. Tim (Ranai) KENNEDY, Folly Beach, S.C., and Craig A. IRWIN, Spartanburg.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Douglas JOHNS officiating. Burial will be in the Palestine Cemetery, Rt. 5, Warsaw. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. A memorial service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday by the chaplain of the Indiana Volunteer Fireman’s Association. Memorials may be made to the Burket United Methodist Church.

Ronald R. Christman

Sept. 28, 1947 - June 14, 1992

Ronald R. CHRISTMAN, 44, of 1100 Park Road, Rochester, died at 3:13 p.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital following a five-year illness

He was born to Floyd and Elsie RAMSEY CHRISTMAN in Rochester, where he lived his entire life. On May 30, 1971 he married Kathleen HARBETT, who survives. He was the owner-operator of Rochester Mobile Home Court and Chris-Glass until he became ill. He was employed in production at Citrus Hill in Plymouth. He was active in Grace United Methodist Church and was a past master of the Masonic Lodge. He received an associate’s degree in technology from Indiana University-Kokomo. He was a 1967-74 Vietnam veteran. He was a master sergeant in the Air Force Reserves at Grissom Air Force Base, where he was a vehicle operations and Maintenance superintendent of the 434 Wing.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Brenda and Jill [CHRISTMAN], at home; a son, Dan [CHRISTMAN], at home; his mother, Elsie CHRISTMAN, Rochester; a sister, Mrs. Arthur (Patricia) LIGHT, Scottsdale, Ariz.; a brother, Phillip [CHRISTMAN], Safford, Ariz.; three nieces and two nephews.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Grace United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jack HARTMAN officiating. Burial will be in a Rochester cemetery following cremation. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, where there will be Masonic rites at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Society.

Pauline N. Cox

Feb. 6, 1917 - June 10, 1992

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Pauline N. COX, 75, Rt. 3, Box 4, Rochester (Lucas Street).

The Rev. Harry MULLINS will officiate and burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. tonight and after 9 a.m. Tuesday.

Mrs. Cox died late Wednesday evening in her home. She was born in Harrison County, near Corydon, to Edward and Elizabeth BRANDENBURG HEISHMAN. She lived most of her life in Fulton County. On March 14, 1937 in Fulton she married Henry N. COX, who died June 12, 1985. She was retired from Rochester Metal Products, where she had worked 23 years. She was a member of the Rochester Church of God.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Darlene) KNABEL, Evansville; a son, Nelson [COX], Rochester; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Charles (Erma) HENRY, Logansport. Preceding in death was an infant sister.

Tuesday, June 16, 1992

[no obits]

Wednesday, June 17, 1992

Edna Wilson

Sept. 25, 1901 - June 16, 1992

Edna M. WILSON, 90, formerly of 1729 Bancroft Ave., died at 11:05 p.m. Tuesday at Life Care Center, where she had lived for 18 months.

She was born in Fulton County to O.S. and Margaret MYERS GOSS. She lived all her life in the Rochester community. On Sept. 4, 1920 at Crown Point she married Andrew “Jack” WILSON Jr., who died Jan. 14, 1957. For many yers, she was an employee of the former Blumenthal’s Ladies Clothing Store in Rochester. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Wayne (Jean) DAULTON, Rochester; three grandchildren, Candy RAGLAND, Corydon; Jill HAMMEL, Rocheter, and Jack DAULTON, Washington, D.C.; five great-grandsons; two great-great-grandsons, and a brother, Howard GOSS, Rochester. Preceding in death were a son, Richard [WILSON], in 1965, and three brothers, Ray, Virgil and Byron GOSS.

The Rev. John RAMSEY will officiate private services. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements. There will be no visitation.

Marie D. Akens

March 10, 1901 - June 17, 1992

Marie D. AKENS, 91, of 512 S. Franklin St., Mentone, died at 12:20 a.m. today at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

She was born in Etna Green to Samuel and Ida Mae ELDER HIGHT. She moved to Mentone from Etna Green 38 years ago. In June 1929 she married Woody AKENS, who died in 1945. She was retired from Dalton Foundry.

Surviving are a daugher, Mrs. Howard (Peggy) FAWLEY, Mentone; two granddaughters, Linda AULT, Claypool, and Sandy WISE, Mentone, and four great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were two sisters and four brothers.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the King Memorial Home, Mentone. Burial will be in the Etna Green Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday.

Thursday, June 18, 1992

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Friday, June 19, 1992

Craig Harrison Partridge

Aug. 24, 1988 - June 18, 1992

Craig Harrison PARTRIDGE, 3 1/2-year-old son of Terry and Tena FUGATE PARTRIDGE, Carmel, died at 1:58 p.m. Thursday in the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis of injuries sustained when he was struck by a car. He had lived in Carmel all his life.

Surviving with his parents are a twin brother, Corey [PARTRIDGE]; the paternal grandmother, Florence PARTRIDGE, Rochester, and the maternal grandparents, Pearl and Barbara FUGATE, Noblesville. Preceding in death was the paternal grandfather, Harrison PARTRIDGE.

Services will be at 8 p.m. Saturday at Randall & Roberts Logan Street Chapel, Noblesville, with Pastor Jess STONE officiating. Burial will be in Crownland Cemetery, Noblesville. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saturday.

Saturday, June 20, 1992

Nelson E. Glassburn

March 11, 1913 - June 18, 1992

Nelson E. “Ned” GLASSBURN, 79, Rt. 1, Amboy, died at his home at 8:30 p.m. Thursday.

He was born in Miami County March 11, 1913 to Francis Loid and Laura Alice EYER GLASSBURN. He was married Jan. 30, 1935 to Dorothy SHIVELY, who died July 31, 1976. He was a graduate of Clay Townsip School, and was a retired farmer and milk hauler.

Surviving are two daughters, Darlene PALMER, Rt. 2, Macy, and Deana GLASSBURN, Peru; a brother, Allen T. GLASSBURN, Rochesrter, and four grandchildren. A son, Darl [GLASSBURN], preceded in death.

Services will be at 10:30 am. Tuesday in he Laird Funeral Home, Amboy, wih the Rev. William M. BRADY officiating. Burial will be in the Sana Fe Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to p.m. Monday.

Monday, June 22, 1992

Michael W. Calhoun

July 28, 1971 - June 20, 1992

Sevices were at 2 p.m. today at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Michael W. CALHOUN, 20, Rt. 4, Rochester (Tippecanoe Shores near Delong and Leiters Ford).

The Rev. Junior BOSE officiated and buria was in the Leiters Ford I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Mr. Calhoun died of drowning at 3 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital, Plymouth. He was born in South Bend to Dennis W. and Penny S. NAPIER CALHOUN, and had lived most of his life in the Leiters Ford and Monterey communities. He had been employed for one month by United Technologies in Bourbon. He had attended Culver Community Schools.

Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Gerald (Penny S.) HARRELLSON, Dorchester, Wis.; his father, Dennis W. CALHOUN, Monterey four sisters, Denise, Danielle, Deana and Ashley CALHOUN, all of Monterey; two brothers, Jacob and Alex HARRELLSON, both of Dorchester; his fiancee, Kimberly BINGLE, Rochester; the maternal grandfather, Edgar NAPIER, Culver; the paternal grandparents, Russell and Frances CALHOUN, Leiters Ford; the maternal great-grandmother, Beatrice NAPIER, Keokee, Va., and aunts, uncles and cousins.

Sandra C. Estes

Feb. 17, 1940 - June 22, 1992

Sandra C. ESTES, 52, Rt. 1, Kewanna, died at 12:15 a.m. today at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born in Rensselaer to Raymond K. and Agnes E. HARRIS HINDERLIDER. In 1961 in Logansport she married William ESTES, who survives. She was an assembler at Federal Mogul in Leiters Ford and she cleaned several area businesses. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Kewanna. A 1958 graduate of Kewanna High School, she had ateended Fort Wayne International Business College.

Surviving with her husband are a son, Bryan [ESTES], Rt. 1, Kewanna; three grandchildren; her mother, Agnes E. HINDERLIDER, Rt. 1, Kewana, and a brother, Kenneth A. HINDERLIDER, Kewanna. Preceding in death was her father.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with the Rev. Ron PURKEY officiating. Burial will be in the Moon Cemetery in Kewanna. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday.

Tuesday, June 23, 1992

Rev. Lamoin Hand

The Rev. Lamoin HAND, 89, of Rt. 2, Akron, died at 6:55 a.m. today at his daughter’s home in Akron.

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

Darrell H. King

Nov. 14, 1938 - June 22, 1992

Darrell H. KING, 53, of 101 N. Tucker St., Mentone, owner of King Memorial Home in Mentone, died at 9:02 a.m. Monday in the emergency room of Kosciusko Community Hospital. He had an asthma condition.

He was born in Bellefonaine, Ohio, to J. Emmett and Zella Mae YODER KING, and moved from Ohio to Mentone 30 years ago. On June 13, 1959 at Smithville, Ohio, he married Mary Ann HOSTETLER, who survives. He was a member of the Mennonite Church of Warsaw, the Mentone Lions Club, the Mentone Chamber of Commerce, the Mentone Park and Cemetery Board and the Indiana and Naional Funeral Directors associations. He was a retired Mentone volunteer fireman. He owned the former King’s Furniture and Carpet from 1967-1979.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Kathleen) MARTIN, Port Elgin, Ontario, and Mrs. Jerry (Marilyn) KINDIG, Des Moines, Iowa; four sons, D. Herbert KING II, Roachdale, Phillip D. KING, North Royalton, Ohio; John A. KING, Hatfield, Pa.., and Samuel A. KING, DePauw University, Greencastle; four grandchildren; his mother, Zella KING, West Liberty, Ohio, and a sister, Shirley J. KING, West Liberty.

Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Mentone United Methodist Church with the Revs. Robert GERBER and Will LAWSON officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, West Liberty, with committal at 5 p.m. Friday. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at King Memorial Home. Memorials may be made to the Warsaw Mennonite Church or the Gideons International.

Wednesday, June 24, 1992

Robert E. Poenix Sr.

Oct. 27, 1924 - June 22, 1992

Robert Eugene POENIX Sr., 67, Deer River, Minn., died Monday at his home.

He was born and reared in Fulton County, and attended Grass Creek School, graduating from high school in 1942. He farmed in Fulton County before moving in 1959 to Deer River, where he also farmed and operated the Poenix Resort on Little Bowstring Lake. He was involved in logging, construction, gravel hauling, trucking and buffalo farming. He was a member of the Former Grass Creek Evangelical United Brethren Church.

Suviving are four daughers, Jean THOMPSON, Winamac; Janet MAKI, Cohasset, Minn; June BERGMAN, Duluth, Minn., and Lorraine PRATT, Deer River; a son, Robert [POENIX] Jr., Deer River; three step-sons, Norman FORD, Hutchison, Minn., Virgil BIDDINGER, Rochester, and Wayne FORD, GrandRapids, Minn. ; twenty-seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and a friend, Jean CALDWELL, Deer River. Preceding in death were a son, Jackie L. [POENIX], and a brother, Dale [POENIX].

Services will be Thursday at the Suomi Lutheran Church, near Deer River, with the Rev . George PORTHAN officiating. Burial will be in he Suomi Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Itasca Hospice of Itasca County, Minn., or the American Cancer Society through the Carroll Funeral Home, Box 603, Deer River, MN 56636.

Phyllis J. Newcomb

Jan. 8, 1923 - June 23, 1992

Phyllis Jean NEWCOMB, 69, of 1312 Bancroft Ave., died at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday at Life Care Center.

She was born in Sheridan to Phillip and Ermal LUNG HENDERSON. She moved from Plymouth, where she had lived for 30 years, to Rochester nine years ago. On Jan. 18, 1947 in Indianapolis she married Robert Dean NEWCOMB, who survives at home. She was a nurse’s aide and a former employee of Pilgrim Farms in Plymouth and Topp Industriies Inc. She was a member of the Plymouth Players, the Fulton County Players and the New Testament Bible Church which meets in the Rochester Jaycees Building.

Surviving with her husband are a son, Phillip D. NEWCOMB, Lake Jackson, Texas; two grandchildren, Michael and James NEWCOMB, Lake Jackson; a sister, Mrs. Wayne (Virginia) SCHMER, Menomonie Falls, Wis., ad two nieces and a nephew.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Pastors Don MILLER and Melvin MERRILL officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and after 9 a.m. Friday.

Rev. Lamoin Hand

Feb. 1, 1903 - June 23, 1992 Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, for the Rev. Lamoin HAND, 89, Rt. 2, Akron.

Dr. Quentin L. HAND will officiate and burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Cancer Fund.

The Rev. Hand died at 6:55 a.m. Tuesday at his daughter’s home in Akron. He had been in failing health for two months. He was born in Igensville (Wabash County near Disko) to Noah and Alice HICKS HAND, and had lived most of his life in the Akron community. On April 1, 1922 in Knoxville, Iowa, he married Marie CUTSHALL, who died July 24, 1985. He was a general contractor with his father-in-law, Milo CUTSHALL, for 41 years. He was a 1921 graduate of Akron High School and a member of the Akron United Methodist Church.

He was an associate member of North Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church. In 1968 he was ordained a deacon of the United Methodist Church. In 1965 he was appointed to the Raull McNatt Methodist charge, serving at the Coblesville, Larwill and Silver Lake churches until retiring in 1975. He was a member of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmens Union for 15 years and a member of the former Akron Masonic Lodge.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Gary (Tamara) SRIVER, Akron; two sons, Dr. Quentin L. HAND, Huntsville, Ala., and Dr. John S. HAND, Novi, Mich.; ten grandchildren, and a great-great-granddaughter. Preceding in death were four sisters and two brothers.

Thelma Beaman

Thelma BEAMAN, 92, formerly of Rochester and Syracuse, died at 12:50 a.m. today at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw.

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

Verla E. Zartman

Verla E. ZARTMAN, 71, of 933 E. Ninth St., died at 12:30 a.m. today at Rochester Nursing Home, where she had been a patient since May 28.

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

Thursday, June 25, 1992

Robert E. Poenix Sr.

Oct. 27, 1924 - June 22, 1992

Services were to be today at the Suomi Lutheran Church, Near Deer River, Minn., for Robert Eugene POENIX Sr., 67, Deer River.

The Rev. George PORTHAN was to officiate and burial was to be in the Suomi Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Itasca Hospice of Itasca County, Minn., or the American Cancer Society through the Carroll Funeral Home, Box 603, Deer River, MN 56636.

Mr. Poenix died Monday at his home. He was born in Fulton County to Isadora and Russell POENIX. He attended Grass Creek School, graduating from high school in 1942. He farmed in Fulton County before moving in 1959 to Deer Riv r, where he also farmed and operated the Poenix Resort on Little Bowstring Lake. He was involved in logging, consruction, gravel hauling, trucking and buffalo farming. He was a member of the former Grass Creek Evangelical United Brthren Church.

Surviving are four daughters, Jean THOMPSON, Winamac; Janet MAKI, Cohasset, Minn.; June BERGMAN, Duluth, Minn., and Lorraine PRATT, Deer River; a son, Robert [POENIX], Jr., Deer River; three step-sons, Norman FORD, Hutchison, Minn.; Virgil BIDDINGER, Rochester, and Wayne FORD, Grand Rapids, Minn.; twenty-seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and a friend, Jean CALDWELL, Deer River. Preceding in death were a son, Jackie L. [POENIX], and a brother, Dale [POENIX].

Thelma Beaman

Oct. 6, 1899 - June 24, 1992

Services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rocheser, for Thelma BEAMAN, 92, Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.

The Rev. Richard THOMPSON will officiate and burial will be in the Rochester Citizens Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and after 2 p.m. Friday.

Mrs. Beaman died at 12:40 a.m. Wenesday at Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born in Goshen to John and Grace TIPPING MOSCHEIN. Formerly of Syracuse, she moved from Albuquerque, N.M., to Rochester in 1969, where she lived until she moved into Miller’s Merry Manor. On Sept. 9, 1955 in Geneva she married Mac D. BEAMAN, who died Dec. 9, 1974. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene.

Surviving are a son, Gordon WAECHTER, Fort Wayne; four grandchildren, Karen RICHARDSON, Syracuse; Stephanie PARRISH and Michele GENTRY, both of New Haven, and Deborah WAECHTER, Fort Wayne; nine great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death was a daughter, Margaret E. ADAMS, in 1965.

Verla E. Zartman

May 15, 1921 - June 24, 1992

Private services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Verla E. ZARTMAN, 71, of 933 E. Ninth St., Rochester.

The Rev. Carl RICKS will officiate and burial will be in the Citizens Cemetery, Rochester. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today.

Mrs. Zartman died at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday at Rochester Nursing Home, where she had been a patient since May 28. She had been in failing health for three months. She was born in Rochester to Rex and Nancy E. MOW ROUCH. On Oct. 4, 1957 in North Manchester she married Paul F. ZARTMAN, who survives. She retired from the former Berkway Supermarket, where she had worked for 17 years. She was a charter member of the Women of the Moose.

Surviving with her husband are a son, Todd L. [ZARTMAN], North Manchester; a grandson, Paul D. ZARTMAN, North Manchester; a sister, Evelyn C. DeMIEN, Rochester; a brother, Wilbert ROUCH, Lagro, and nieces and nephews.

Friday, June 26, 1992

Ethel M. Flora

May 14, 1925 - June 23, 1992

Ethel M. FLORA, 67, of 37 Monk St., Colorado Springs, Colo., died at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday at her home.

She was born in Delong to William and Della M. EDGINGTON HEETER. She moved from South Bend to Colorado Springs in 1974. On Sept. 14, 1946 in Leiters Ford she married Harold FLORA Sr., who survives. She had worked at Raco in South Bend.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Jean SANCHEZ and Becky PETERSON, both of Colorado Springs; two sons, Harold Jr. “Wayne”, of Walkerton, and Mike [FLORA], South Bend; six grandchildren; three sisters, Lois BALDWIN, Rochester; Gertrude PARKER, Culver, and Wilma HOLLOPETER, Fort Wayne, and two brothers, Norman and Howard [HEETER], Annville, Pa.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth, with the Dr. Ronald LIECHTY officiating. Burial will be i the Leiters Ford Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Association.

Saturday, June 27, 1992

Winston H. Barr

Sept. 23, 1908 - June 25, 1992

Winston H. BARR, 83, of 2024 West Creek Drive, Rochester, died at 10:44 a.m. Thursday in Woodlawn Hospital.

He was the son of Walter C. and Nellie M. MENDENHALL BARR. His first marriage was to Mavis WILHELM, who died in 1976. On Feb. 17, 1979 he married Zerelda FRICK, who survives. In 1952 he retired as a captain from he Army. He was a member of the Christian Church, Delta Tau Delta Fraternity in Bloomington and the Blinded Veterans Association. He had attended Indiana State University and Indiana University.

Surviving with his wife are three sons, Alan [BARR], China; Wayne E. [BARR], Lauderdale Lakes, Fla., and Larry L. [BARR], Miami, Fla.; seven grandchildren; two step-daughters, Mrs. Edgar SCHALLIOL, Rochester, and Mrs. John SHIFFER, Indianapolis two sisters, Dorothy L. SHAVER, Bloomington, Ill., and Mary A MORTON, Naples, Fla., and a brother, Robert H. HARR, Logansport.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Mount Hope Cemetery Chapel, Logansport, with the Rev. Larry BARR officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Fisher Funeral Chapel, 303 West Market St., Loansport, is in chare of arranements.

Roberta L. Conn

Roberta L. CONN, 37, was killed when the car she was driving left Indiana 25 south of U.S. 31 at 9:11 p.m. Sunday, authorities say.

Police said Conn was traveling north on Indiana 25 when her vehicle left the east side of the road and crossed back to he west before leaving the road again and striking a culvert. The vehicle then flipped and ejected the driver. She was pronounced dead at the scene of massive head injuries.

Police said Conn was not wearing a seat belt. Authorities are not sure if alcohol played a part in the accident because test results have not been received.

Her residency was not immediately known because her drivers license had a Logansport address and the car had a Kosciusko County license plate.

Tuesday, June 30, 1992

Roberta L. Conn

Feb. 21, 1955 - June 28, 1992

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Kroeger Funeral Home, Logansport, for Roberta L. “Robbie” CONN, 37, of 93 Erie Ave., Logansport.

The Rev. Ron LEWELLEN will officiate, and burial will be in the Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Logansport. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday.

She died at 9 p.m. Sunday of injuries sustained in a traffic accident that day on Indiana 25 south of U.S. 31 in Fulton County.

She was born in Logansport to Robert L. and Shirley Ann REICHARD GARRISON. She was an escort driver for several trucking companies and a member of the VFW and American Legion auxiliaries.

Surviving with her parents, both of Texas, are a sister, Crickett GRAF, Logansport; a brother, Stephen L. GARRISON, South Bend; two aunts; an uncle; four nephews, and two nieces.

Benile N. Berry

Jan. 1, 1914 - June 29, 1992

Benile N. BERRY, 78, Rt. 7, Rocheser (Lake Manitou) died at 6:02 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital, where he had been admitted earlier that afternoon. He had been in failing health for 18 months.

He was born in Fulton County to Glen and Gladys ROUCH BERRY and resided all his life in this area. On Sept. 7, 1947 in Rochester he married Mary L. IRVINE, who surives. He was retired from Dave Sirken Distributors after 25 years’ employment. He was a member of the Logansport Eagles Lodge and was a past-grand musician of the Indianapolis Grand Odd Fellows Lodge.

Surviving with his wife are a grandson, Todd BURNS, Rochester; two nieces, Mrs. Richard (Jane) BURNS, Rochester, and Judy OUSLEY, Indianapolis; three nephews, Edwin JEFERIES and Ernest JEFFERIES, both of Rochester, and Bill WENTZEL, Elkhart. Preceding in death were a brother, Gerald [BERRY], and an aunt, Goldie VanMETER.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. John RAMSEY 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 ater 9 a.m. Thursday.

Wednesday, July 1, 1992

Hildred Kuhn

April 12, 1908 - June 29, 1992

Hildred KUHN, 84, Medco-Ridgedale Nursing Home, South Bend, died at 5:50 p.m. Monday at South Bend Memorial Hospital.

She was born April 12, 1908 in Fulton County ; to Arthur and Clara KUHN. She lived in South Bend most of her life, moving there from Akron. She was a school teacher for many years, then a nurse’s aide at various nursing homes and hospitals in the South Bend area.

Surviving is a nephew, Jerry KUHN, Amboy.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Forest G. Hay Funeral Home, 435 S. Ironwood Drive, South Bend, with the Rev. Michael MATHER officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Thursday.

Dessie J. Greathouse

June 13, 1901 - June 30, 1992

Dessie Jane GREATHOUSE, 91, formerly of 214 E. Fourth St., died at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rochester Nursing Home.

She was born June 13, 1901 in Rochester to George and Annabelle WOLF. On July 20, 1937 in Rochester she married Everett B. GREATHOUSE, who died June 21, 1962. She had worked at the Farmers and Merchants Bank from 1919-1937. She and her husband owned and operated the former Indiana Cafe in Rochester from 1947-1960. She was a member of the Friends of the Fulton County Library.

Surviving are two daughters, Nancy LENTIS, Houston, Texas, and Mrs. Arthur (Lela) HOFFMAN, Rochester; a step-daughter, Erma COOPER, Miami, Fla.; a step-son, Farrell GREATHOUSE, Niles, Mich.; six grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, and a sister, Mary McCARTER, Phoenix, Ariz. Preceding in death were a grandson, a step-son and a sister.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Christiansburg Cemetery in Nashville, Ind. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at theZimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Library.

Lena L. Barrett

Aug. 3, 1904 - June 30, 1992

Lena L. BARRETT, 87, of 3078 Center St., Tippecanoe, died at 1:25 a.m. Tuesday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth, following several years of illness.

She was born to John and Amanda FORE BAUGHER in Tippecanoe, where she lived her entire life. She was in Avon sales for over 20 years.

Surviving are two sons, John [BARRETT], Cocoa Beach, Fla., and Dannie [BARRETT], Tippecanoe; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild. Preceding in death were two daughters, a son, two sisters and a brother.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Rodney RUBERG officiating. Burial will be in the Tippecanoe Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday.

Louise D. Cook

Aug. 3, 1912 - July 1, 1962

Louise D. COOK, 80, of 1600 W. Adams St., South Bend, died at 12:35 a.m. today at Healthwin Hospital, South Bend.

She was born in Rochester to Lee and Martha McGRAW LEWIS. She was retired from the Burger Dairy Stores.

Surviving are four daughters, Mary Louis RUMPF, Mardel MROZ and Barbara FULMER, all of South Bend,and Patricia EINFALT, Wyoming, Mich.; fifteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; three sisters, Sara Jane YOUNG, Lansing, Mich., and Evabelle ENYART and Harriet HERRELL, Rochester; three brothers, Harvey LEWIS, South Bend, and Clyde RAYMOND and Jack LEWIS, all of Rochester.

Services wil be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Welsheimer Funeral Home, 521 North William St., South Bend, with the Rev. Mary HUBBARD officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery, South B end. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Thursday.

Thursday, July 2, 1992

Alice M. Caudill

July 17, 1935 - July 1, 1992

Alice M. CAUDILL, 56, Rt. 1, Akron, died Wednesday at her home following an extended illness.

She was born to Myron J. and Ruth RATLIFF VANLUE in Akron, where she lived her entire life. On Oct. 28, 1962 in Athens she married Manis “Tom” CAUDILL, who survives. She was a member and current president oif the Omega Club and a member of the American Saddle Breed Association.

Surviving with her husband are a sister, Nancy VANLUE, Rt. 1, Akron; a brother, Arnold VANLUE, Roann, a niece and a nephew.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Wayne JOHNSON officiating. Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Friday.

Floyd T. Fuqua

Jan. 25, 1913 - June 30, 1992

Lloyd T. FUQUA, 79, Fortville, died Tuesday at Hancock County Hospital in Greenfield.

He was born in Fortville, where he married Winifred DAVIS on Nov. 8, 1936.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Gayle LANDIS, Rochester; Brenda AYERS, Fortville, and Loisanne HAMMONDS, Bloomington; a son, John [FUQUA], Noblesville; ten grandchildren, and a brother and a sister.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Fortville Christian Church and burial will be in the Gravel Lawn Cemetery in Fortville. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. today at the Seals Funeral Home in Fortville. Memorials may be made to the Fortville Christian Church or the Lloyd Fuqua Log Cabin Memorial.

Friday, July 3, 1992

[no obits]

Saturday, July 4, 1992

[no paper - holiday]

Monday, July 6, 1992

Francis M. Floyd

April 25, 1919 - July 4, 1992

Francis M. FLOYD, 73, died at 2:55 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth, where he lived since 1984.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Danielle T. Righter Downham

June 6, 1970 - July 4, 1992

Danielle T. RIGHTER DOWNHAM, 22, of 3303 Maplewood Drive, Logansport, died at 9:30 p.m. Saturday at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis of injuries sustained that afternoon in a two-car accident on U.S. 24 near the Logansport Mall.

She was born in Logansport June 6, 1970 to Sherman J. and Sandra L. BUNNELL BOWYER. Her first marriage was to John “Rick” RIGHTER, who survives. On March 3, 1990, she was married to Edward R. DOWNHAM, who survives. Both reside in Logansport.

Also surviving are her father, of Camden; her mother, Sandra L. SMITH, Logansport; her step-mother, Martha K. BOWYER, Camden; her step-father, J. Frank SMITH, Logansport; a son, Shawn E. RIGHTER, at home; a daughter, Amanda Justine DOWNHAM, at home; the maternal grandmother, Violet BUNNELL, Logansport; the maternal grandfather, Gerald BUNNELL, Rochester; the paternal grandparents, Sherman and Helen BOWYER, Walton; the maternal step-grandmother, Ann GUISE, Flora; the maternal step-great-grandmother, Mary GUISE, Montgomery, Mich.; three sisters, Kristina J. BOWYER and Jayme SMITH, Logansport, and Jennifer D. BOWYER, Indianapolis; two step-brothers, Gene LEWELLEN, Camden, and Patrick LEWELLEN, Logansport, and aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kroeger Funeral Home, Logansport, and burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Cass County Children’s Home.

Trella G. Bair

May 30, 1892 - July 6, 1992

Trella G. BAIR, 100, of Rt. 5, Rochester, died at 3:40 a.m. today at the Life Care Center where she had resided for three years.

She was born in Plymouth to John and Armilda KENLY. On Sept. 19, 1920 in Fulton County she married Mahlon Paul BAIR, who died Sept. 15, 1970. She had lived most of her life in Fulton County, particularly the Tiosa area. She was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church and was a 30-year member of the What Not Club.

Surviving are a daughter, Mary L. BAIR, Chicago; a son, Richard [BAIR], Rochester; three grandchildren, Ellen WOOLEY, Spokane,Wash., Susanne BAIR, Kirksville, Mo., and Mrs. Dan (Jennifer) SMOCK, Indianapolis. Preceding in death were three sisters, Olive, Meta and Anna [KENLY].

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home with the Rev. Michael KROLL officiating. Burial will be at the Reichter Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and for an hour before services.

Betty J. Goodman

Feb. 7, 1923 - July 6, 1992

Betty J. GOODMAN, 69, of 1622 Bessmore Park Road, died at 3:30 a.m. today at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend. She had been in failing health for the past year.

She was born in Fulton County to Plake and Effie Mamie WENTZEL SLONAKER. On Feb. 27, 1943 she married William E. GOODMAN, who survives. She had been a chef at Youche Country Club, Crown Point, for 15 years and was a former employee at Kroger’s. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, the Merrillville VFW Auxiliary, was a former president of the Gary VFW Auxiliary, a past-president of the District I VFW, and a former department cancer chairman for the VFW.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Sandra) HIGGINS and Debra GOODMAN, both of Hobart; three sons, William [GOODMAN], Hobart; Bruce [GOODMAN], Merrillville, and Joseph [GOODMAN], Rochester, and seven grandchildren. Preceding in death were two sisters, Noretta SEVARID and Johanna WARRAN, and a brother, Isaac [SLONAKER].

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Jack HARTMAN 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 from 10 a.m. until services on Thursday. Memorials may be made to Home Health Care, Rochester.

Tuesday, July 7, 1992

Rama Books

April 29, 1951 - July 6, 1992

Rama “Sue” BOOKS, 41, 15 McKee St., Macy died at 10:23 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Hospital, South Bend.

She was born April 29, 1951, in Hazard, Ky., to Raymond and Christine SMITH DEATON of Combs, Ky., who survive. She married Harry Stinson BOOKS, Dec. 14, 1968, at Rochester. He survives.

Other survivors are a daughter, Peggy Sue BOOKS, Macy; a son, Steven Dawayne BOOKS, Logansport; two grandchildren; two brothers, Wally DEATON and Bobby DEATON, both of Combs, Ky.; three sisters, Ruth BREWER, Dwarf, Ky.; Myrtle MULLINS, Macy, and Penny GROOM, Xenia, Ohio.

She retired in 1981 from Hart Schaffner & Marx of Rochester. She was a member of the Macy Christian Church and the Macy Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Macy Christian Church with the Rev. David WELSH officiating. Friends may call at McCain Funeral Home, Denver, from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday and for an hour before services at the church. Burial will be in Plainview Cemetery, Macy.
Francis M. Floyd

April 25, 1919 - July 4, 1992

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, for Francis M. FLOYD, 73, Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth.

The Rev. Earl LIGHTFOOT will officiate, and burial will be in the Argos Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may call for an hour before services.

Mr. Floyd died at 2:55 p.m. Saturday at the nursing home, where he had resided since May 1984.

He was born April 25, 1919 to Randy and Jessie FLOYD. He moved to Pilgrim Manor from Fountainview Place, Mishawaka.

Leonard Yeazel

Feb. 17, 1959 - July 5, 1992

Leonard “Bean” YEAZEL, 1601 Fox Farm Road, Warsaw, died at 2:22 a.m. Sunday in a fire at his home. He was born Feb. 17, 1959, in Plymouth to Ervin Victor and Lorraine Winifred PFALLER YEAZEL. He had lived in Kosciusko County for eight years. He married Jody R. RIFE, who survives, July 15, 1989 in Knox. He was a carpenter for Nemar Corp., Nappanee.

Other surivors are his father; two sons, Laine Victor and Bruce Edward YEAZEL, both of Warsaw; two sisters, Susan RICHARDSON, Rochester, and Karen YEAZEL, Warsaw; five brothers, Kenneth YEAZEL, Warsaw; Steve YEAZEL, Argos; Dennis YEAZEL, Bourbon; Allan YEAZEL, Warsaw; and Randy YEAZEL, Goshen. He was preceded in death by his mother.

Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at God’s Highway to Heaven Church, Warsaw, with the Rev. Bob BROWN officiating. No calling hours are scheduled. Private services are planned. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.

Wednesday, July 8, 1992

Betty J. Goodman

Feb. 7, 1923 - July 6, 1992

Betty J. GOODMAN, 69, of 1622 Bessmore Park Road, died at 3:30 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend. She had been in failing health for the past year.

She was born in Fulton County to Plake and Effie Mamie WENTZEL SLONAKER. On Feb. 27, 1943, she married William E. GOODMAN, who survives. She had been a chef at Youche Country Club, Crown Point, for 15 years and was a former employee at Kroger’s. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and the Merrillville VFW Auxiliary, was a former president of the Gary VFW Auxiliary, a past-president of the District I VFW, and a former department cancer chairman for the VFW.

Surviving with her husband are two daughers, Mrs. Robert (Sandra) HIGGINS and Debra GOODMAN, both of Hobart; three sons, William [GOODMAN], Hobart; Bruce [GOODMAN], Merrillville, and Joseph [GOODMAN], Rochester; seven grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Howard (Ethel) GOSS, Rochester. Preceding in death were two sisters, Noretta SEVARID and Johanna WARRAN, and a brother, Isaac [SLONAKER].

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Jack HARTMAN officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today, and from 10 a.m. until services on Thursday. Memorials may be made to Home Health Care, Rochester.

Thursday, July 9, 1992

Lottie M. Perdue

July 9, 1904 - July 8, 1992

Lottie M. PERDUE, 87, 19941 Jane St., South Bend, died at 11:51 a.m. Wednesda at Michiana Community Hospital, South Bend.

She was born July 6, 1904 in Akron to Howard and Ella Jane SHRIVER HARTMAN. She was married in 1920 in Akron to Oscar H. PERDUE, who died in 1955.

She was a homemaker. Surivors include two daughters, Kathleen YEAZEL of Rocheter and Peggy BASHORE of South Bend; a son, Jack PERDUE, Sumpter, S.C.; twenty-three grandchildren; seventy-two great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Willard HARTMAN of Cassopolis, Mich. Three children preceded in death, Leroy PERDUE in 1933, Thomas PERDUE in 1983 and Betty BAKER in 1984.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Welsheimer Funeral Home, 17033 Cleveland Road, South Bend, with Rev. Anna SMALL of Westminster Presbyterian Church, South Bend, officiating. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester. Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurses Association or American Heart Association.

Mildred A. Baillieul

Sept. 3, 1913 - July 9, 1992

Mildred A. BAILLIEUL, 78, formerly of Rt. 5, Rochester, died at 8:05 a.m. today at Rochester Nursing Home.

She was born Sept. 3, 1913, in Fulton County to Jerry and Elizabeth WHITE ROUCH. She lived here most of her life. On Nov. 2, 1931 in Chicago, she married Norman C. BAILLIEUL, who died April 16, 1984. A homemaker, she was a charter member of Women of the Moose.

Survivors include two sons, Ronald BAILLIEUL and Allen BAILLEUL, both of Rochester; a sister, Ruby ROBINSON of Kokomo; four grandchildren, Tracie CRISPEN, David BAILLIEUL, Greg BAILLIEUL and Scot BAILLIEUL, all of Rochester; two great-grandchildren, Amy CRISPEN and Sydney BAILLIEUL. She was preceded in death by a sister, Geraldine [ROUCH], and an infant daughter.

Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Citizens Cemetery, with Rev. Jack HARTMAN officiating. There will be no visitation. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements.

Friday, July 10, 1992

Dorothy A. Miller

Dorothy A. MILLER, 66, Rt. 1, Akron, died at 5:15 a.m. today at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.

Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Mary K. Mills

Aug. 15, 1914 - July 9, 1992

Mary K. MILLS, 77, Rt. 1, Kewanna (Bruce Lake), died at 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Life Care Center.

She was born Aug. 15, 1914 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Claude R. and Mary Louise SCHOOB SULLIVAN. She married Richard H. MILLS on June 9, 1936 in Valparaiso. He is deceased.

A 1931 graduate of Deedsville High School, she was retired as a seamstress for Hart Schaffner & Marx, Rochester, and was a member of the United Methodist Church, Kewanna. She liked to quilt, play bridge and bowl.

Survivors inclyude two sons, Bruce B. MILLS and Richard A. MILLS, both of Carmel; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

Services will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saurday and from 9 a.m. until time of services Sunday. Burial will be in the Kewanna Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Saturday, July 11, 1992

Dorothy A. Miller

March 17, 1926 - July 10, 1992

Dorothy A. MILLER, 66, Rt. 1, Akron, died at 5:15 a.m. Friday at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.

She was born March 17, 1926 in Fulton County to Emmett and Mildred CALAWAY BURNS. On May 21, 1944 in Fulton, she married Herman A. MILLER, who died Oct. 28, 1989.

A licensed practical nurse, she was retired from Miller’s Merry Manor Care, Wabash. She was a 1944 raduate of Fulton High School and a 1982 graduate of Kokomo Licensed Practical School of Nursing and a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church.

Surviving are a daughter, Jo Ellen MILLER of Terre Haute; four sons, Robert Alan MILLER of Noblesville, James L. MILLER of Macy, and William D. MILLER and John Michael MILLER, both of Akron; ten grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Joseph (Mary Jo) BEAN of Peru, Carolyn RUNKLE of Akron and Mrs. Ed (Doris) CASASSA, Monticello, and a brother, Richard BURNS of Logansport. A grandson and a sister, Shirley NAUGHGLE, preceded in death.

Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Lawrence SEE officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call 3-8 p.m. Sunday.

Monday, July 13, 1992

Roy E. Ringer

Dec. 29, 1904 - July 11, 1992

Roy Ellsworth RINGER, 87, of 14389 Maple Road, Argos, died at 7:15 a.m. Saturday, shortly after admission to Holy Cross Parkview Hospital in Plymouth. He had been in failing health for three months.

He was born near Plymouth in Marshall County to Jacob and Elizabeth GURTHET RINGER. He had lived in Argos since 1965, and spent his winters in Riverview, Fla. On Dec. 19, 1927 in Marshall County he married Ruth BOWDY, who died April 30, 1982. On Feb. 19, 1983 he married Eleanor WINSON, who died in Octoer 1989. He was retired from AM General, from the Studebaker Corporation and from farming.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Lura) HOLDERMAN, Argos; a son, Wayne E. RINGER, Tyner; a step-daughter, Mrs. Mike (Marilyn) BECKER, Riverview, Fla.; fourteen grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. He was the last of a family of eleven children. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Sunrise Chapel, Plymouth, with the Revs. Mark HUTCHINSON and Roy FISHBURN officiating. Burial will be in the New Oak Hill Cemetery in Plymouth. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. today at the Grossman Funeral Home in Argos, and after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Sunrise Chapel.

Opal Neff

Jan. 12, 1908 - July 11, 1992

Opal NEFF, 84, of 1200 Hill St., died unexpectedly at 1:18 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Medical Center of South Bend, where she had been a patient for one day.

She was born near Idaville to Perry E. and Phoebe Cora PERRY BRINEY. She lived most of her life in the Rochester commnity. On Sept. 13, 1928 in Rochester she married Clyde D. NEFF, who died Dec. 11, 1989. She was a member of the Rochester First Baptist Church and the Home Circle Club. She was an honorary member of the Reiter Home Economics Club.

Surviving are two daughers, Mrs. Richard (Phyllis) DAVIDSON, Plymouth, and Mrs. Jim (Doris) CLEMANS, Greeley, Colo.; two sons, Gerald [NEFF], Naples, Fla., and Roger [NEFF], Rochester; eight grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were a grandchild; a great-grandchild; a sister, Bessie A. BRINEY, and a brother, Raymond BRINEY.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday 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 4-8 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church or the American Heart Association.

Don O. Nafe

Sept. 8, 1889 - July 12, 1992

Don O. NAFE, 102, Ypsilanti, Mich., died at 7:55 a.m. Sunday at Elkhart General Hospital.

He was born near Rochester to Eugene and Sue MILLER NAFE. On May 20, 1912 at Rochester he married Edna SMITH, who died July 28, 1979. He taught school for a few years and had owned and operated a grocery store in Kewanna for many years. In 1942 he moved from Kewanna to Ypsilanti, where he worked at the Willow Run Bomber Plant. For several years, he was a soloist with the Michigan Concert Choir. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Ypsilant, where he served many years as a deacon.

Surviving are five daughters, Millicent BENTZ, El Paso, Texas; Eldonna GRAFFIS, Kewanna; Bonnie LAUSTED, Ann Arbor, Mich.; Evelyn S. GUILEY, Elkhart, and Margaret “Peggy” STADTMILLER, Ypsilanti; eighteen grandchildren; forty great-grandchildren; a sister, Lucile FERGUSON, Lombard, Ill., and a brother, James E. NAFE, South Bend. Preceding in death were two daughters, a son, a sister and a brother.

Services will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Calvary Baptist Church in Ypsilanti. Local services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Kewanna with the Revs. Scott GUILEY and Ron PURKEY officiating. Burial will be in the Kewanna Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends smay call from 7-9 p.m. today at Stark Funeral Service Moore Memorial Chapel in Ypsilanti and after 1 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Kewanna.

Tuesday, July 14, 1992

[no obits]

Wednesday, July 15, 1992

Mildred E. Overmyer

Oct. 1, 1901 - July 15, 1992

Mildred E. OVERMYER, 90, formerly of 14393 Indiana 10, Argos, died at 5:30 a.m. today at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, where she had lived for six years.

She was born in Culver to Alex and Mary GREEN DINSMORE. She was two years old when her mother died, and she was reared in the home of Ora and Carrie PRICE. She was a lifetime resident of Argos. On Feb. 11, 1922 in Argos she married Raymond OVERMYER, who died March 17, 1957. She was a member of the Poplar Grove United Methodist Church, west of Argos.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Herbert (Kathryn) BLOCKER, Argos six grandchildren, Carol LEWALLEN, Plymouth; Dianne ROBINSON, Alan BLOCKER, Brent BLOCKER and Fonda BLOCKER, all of Argos, and Estel BLOCKER, Culver; and five great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were a son, Darold [OVERMYER], on Nov. 28, 1991, and two brothers.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Keith SMITLEY officviating. Burial will be in the Poplar Grove Cemetery. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to the Church.

Roger A. Parker

Nov. 30, 1915 - July 14, 1992

Roger A. PARKER, 76, of 208 N. Mishawaka St., Akron, died at 2:17 p.m. Tuesday at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester, where he had lived since March 1991.

He was born in Claypool to Albert and Jessie SHOEMAKER PARKER. On Jan. 12, 1934 in Akron he married Mary Ruthanna DAVIS, who survives. He was retired from Sonoco Products of Akron after 19 years as a driver. He also co-owned and operated the Eat Rite Cafe in Akron. He was a member of the Akron United Methodist Church.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Janet WARD, Rochester; a son, Gary D. [PARKER], Monroe, Mich.; five grandchildren, Debora HOFFMAN, Penny KIRKPATRICK, Jeff WARD, Mike WARD and Christopher PARKER; three great-grandchildren, and a brother, Robert PARKER, Warsaw. Preceding in death was a sister, Evelyn DEAFENBAUGH.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Dennis SHOCK officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-5 and 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to the Akron United Methodist Church or the Peabody Retirement Community.

Noel D. Simpson

May 12, 1912 - July 14, 1992

Noel D. SIMPSON, 80, Rt. 5, Box 2, Rochester, died at 1:40 p.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Millersburg to John and Dora Mae THOMPSON SIMPSON. He moved from Shipshewana to Rochester in 1948. On Sept. 22, 1934 he married Leola SMITH, who preceded in death. On Nov. 30, 1963 he married Eileen [JONES], who survives. For 25 years, he worked as a district sales manager for Pfister Seed Corn Company. He later owned and operated the former Simpson Garden Center on East Fourth Street for 15 years.

Surviving with his wife two sons, Larry [SIMPSON], Rochester, and Douglas [SIMPSON], Flora; a step-daughter, Mrs. Vance (Laura) KELLER, Elkhart; a step-son, Howard JONES, Rochester; six grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Cloha SCHROCK and Mrs. Dan (Ruth)_ HALVERSON, both of Three Rivers, Mich., and a sister-in-law, Margaret SIMPSON, Shipshewana. Preceding in death were an infant sister and four brothers.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Richard THOMPSON officiating. 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. Memorials may be made to the [Fulton County Cancer Fune].

Thursday, July 16, 1992

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Friday, July 17, 1992

Joe Kline

Private family services were Thursday for Joe KLINE, Rt. 1, Silver Lake.

The Rev. Junior BOSE officiated and burial was in the Akron Cemetery.

Mr. Kline died at 10:35 a.m. Monday at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. He had been ill for four months. His parents were Dode and Ida MILLER KLINE. He was a lifetime resident of Silver Lake. On Dec. 4, 1951 in Heber Springs, Ark., he married Arlene STACK. He was an antique collector and dealer. He was an Army veteran of World War II.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Rick (Kathy) KLINE JACKSON, Kirkland, Wash.; two step-daughters, Delores SELLERS, Rochester, and Carolyn LESTER, Akron; a step-son, Larry KLINE, Akron; six grandchildren; a sister, Thelma TEEL, North Manchester, and a brother, Everett KLINE, North Manchester. Preceding in death were a sister, Ruth [KLINE], and two brothers, Ray and Hugh [KLINE].

Saturday, July 18, 1992

Gerald W. Bahney

Gerald W. BAHNEY, 80, Rt. 1, Roann, died unexpectedly at 12:30 a.m. today at Wabash County Hospital, Wabash, where he had been admitted Friday.

Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, is in charge of arrangements.

Lucy Peters

Lucy PETERS, 80, Kewanna, died at 6:40 p.m. Friday at Winamac Nursing Home.

Frain Mortuary, winamac, is in charge of arrangements.

Monday, July 20, 1992

Robert L. Tombaugh

Robert [Lincoln] TOMBAUGH, 75, Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw, formerly of Rt. 1, Claypool (Beraver Dam Lake), died at 10:50 a.m. Sunday at Kosciusko Community Hospital.

King Memorial Home, Mentone, is in charge of arrangements.

Blanche Marsden

Blanche MARSDEN, 85, formerly of Argos, died at 10 a.m. Sunday in the home of her son in Naperville, Ill.

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

Ruby I. Towne Thompson

Jan. 5, 1924 - July 18, 1992

Ruby Irene TOWNE THOMPSON, 68, of 101 Northgate Circle, Rochester, died unexpectedly at 6:47 p.m. Saturday in the emergency room at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Butler, Mo., to Elmer and Rosa FENEWALD SUTTON. She had lived in the Metea, Fulton and Argos communities. She was first married to James Alfred TOWNE, who died May 1, 1961. On June 29, 1965 in Logansport she married Paul D. THOMPSON, who survives. She retired from the Brookside Group Torin Division after 16 years service. She was a member of the Rochester Church of God.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Truman (Gloria) NEHER, Culver, and Mrs. Lon (Janice) HATIELD, Knox; a son, James D. TOWNE, Rochester; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Melvin (Lora) KERN, Rochester, and three brothers, Eugene, Murrel and Virgil SUTTON, all of Rochester. Preceding in death were an infant son, Billy Ray [THOMPSON], and three sisters, Mabel NIEDER, Effie EPPERSON and Naomi Van METER.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Larry PYEATT officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. today and after noon Tuesday.

Lee A. Murphy

Aug. 29, 1927 - July 18, 1992

Lee Arnold MURPHY, 64, of Rt. 1, Box 56, Akron, died at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at his home of an apparent coronary obstruction.

He was born in Wabash to John Benjamin and Catherine HURLOCK MURPHY. He lived most of his life in the Akron community. On Feb. 24, 1950 in Akron he married Florence Mae SMITH, who died June 13, 1983. He was a retired farmer and attended the Silver Creek Church of God, near Akron.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Steven (Catherine) HELLER, Akron, and Mrs. Stephen (Patricia) MYERS, Syracuse; three sons, Terry L. [MURPHY], Indianapolis; Michael L. [MURPHY], Pierceton, and Stephen L. [MURPHY], Evansville; ten grandchidren; six sisters, Mrs. C.C. (Alice) TULLIS, Akron; Mrs. Chester (Bondeline) TRAVER, Akron; Mrs. Grover (Mildred) BROWN, La.; Mary PENN, North Webster, Ethe BISHOP, Warsaw, and Mrs. Marvin (Delores) LAWSON, Wabash, and two brothers, John and James MURPHY, both of Akron. Preceding in death were a sister and three brothers.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, with pastor Roy WOLFE officiating. Burial will be in the Nichols Cemetery, north of Akron. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Tuesday.

Gerald W. Bahney

March 2, 1912 - July 18, 1992

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, for Gerald W. BAHNEY, 80, of Rt. 1, Roann.

Dr. Lee KANTENWEIN will officiate and burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. today.

Mr. Bahney died at 12:30 a.m. Saturday in the Wabash County Hospital, Wabash, where he was admitted Friday. He was born in Miami County to Moses and Valura NYE BAHNEY. On Nov. 24, 1932 in Perry Township of Miami County he married Pauline KEIM, who survives. He was a lifetime farmer and a member of the Roann Christian Church and the Gilead Masonic Lodge.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Arnold (Roma) VanLUE, Roann; a son, William R. [BAHNEY], Scottsdale, Ariz.; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Claude (Mary Ellen) SMITH, North Manchester. Preceding in death were two sisters and a brother.

Lucy P. Peters

Nov. 26, 1911 - July 17, 1992

Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, for Lucy P. PETERS, 80, Kewanna. The Rev. Bryon TON will officiate and burial will be in the McKinley Memorial Gardens, Winamac. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.

Mrs. Peters died at 6:40 p.m. Friday at the Winamac Nursing Home. She had lived most of her life in Winamac. She was born in Knox to Robert and Edna SELLERS BEAUCHOMP. On Nov. 2, 1929 in Leiters Ford she married Elmer L. PETERS, who died Sept. 1, 1968. She was a member of the Winamac Eagles Auxiliary.

Surviving are two daughters, Betty HINDERLIDER, Kewanna, and Pauline SHIDLER, Star City; a son, Elmer “Sonny” [PETERS], Kewanna; six grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruby REINHOLT, Leiters Ford, and Audrey HOPPLE, Winamac, and a brother, Eldon BEAUCHOMP, Monterey. Preceding in death were a granddaughter, five brothers and two sisters.

Tuesday, July 21, 1992

Harold L. Kuhn

Sept. 4, 1909 - July 21, 1992

Harold Lester KUHN, 82, of Rt. 3, Rochester, died at 12:15 a.m. today at Rochester Nursing Home, where he had lived for two years.

He was born in Richland Township to Luther and Belle BRINEY KUHN. He was a lifetime resident of this area. On April 29, 1931 he married Louedva Catherine BUNN, who died March 30, 1984. He was a farmer and a member of the Richland Township Fish and Game Club and the Fulton County Coon Hunters.

Surviving are two sons, John W. and Larry L. [KUHN], both of Rochester; six grandchildre, and eight great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were two daughters, Mary Ruth BAKER and Jean OVERMYER; a sister, Gladys JONES; two brothers, Clarence and Cal KUHN and a granddaughter.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Psstor Joe SHULTZ and the Rev. Gene ECKERLEY officiating. Burial will be in the Richland I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, and after noon Friday.

Blanche M. Stewart

Nov. 1, 1905 - July 20, 1992

Blanche M. STEWART, 86, of 1116 Madison St., died at 3:13 p.m. Monday at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.

She was born in Harrison County of Ohio to William and Eva DICKERSON BETHEL. In 1946 she moved from Grand Rapids, Mich., to Rochester. On Aug. 27, 1938 in Grand Rapids, she married Richard J. STEWART, who died Sept. 27, 1962. She was president of the Stewart Supply Company, which she and her husband began in 1946. She was a member of the Rochester Eastern Star, the Presbyterian Church in Nottingham, Mich., and the Rochester Chamber of Commerce.

Surviving are a sister, Doris HOWELL, St. Petersburg, Fla., and several nieces and nephews, including Harry HOWELL, Rochester; Richard HOWELL, a student at the University of Mississippi, and Rebecca HOWELL, a student at IUPUI. Preceding in death were two brothers, Donald and Harry BETHEL.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. C. Allen HAZEN officiating. Burial will be in the Oakhill Cemetery in Battle Creek, Mich., where there will be a 3 p.m. graveside service. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Library.

Robert L. Tombaugh

Oct. 31, 1916 - July 19, 1992

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the King Memorial Home, Mentone, for Robert [Lincoln] “Bob” TOMBAUGH, 75, Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home, Warsaw.

The Rev. Wayne JOHNSON will officiate and burial wil be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Wednesday.

Mr. Tombaugh died at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was formerly a 43-year resident of Beaver Dam Lake, Rt. 1, Claypool. He was born in Miami County to Geroge E. and [Josephine] M. “Josie” HURST TOMBAUGH. On Aug. 5, 1943 at Indianapolis he married Betty MORRIS, who survives. He was a retired insurance adjuster. He was an air corps veteran of World War II and a member of the Warsaw Elks Lodge and the Akron Church of God.

Surviving with his wife of Warsaw, are a brother, Wayne H. TOMBAUGH, Mentone, and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death was a brother, [Gerald H. TOMBAUGH].

Wednesday, July 22, 1992

Mark A. Bond

May 23, 1974 - July 21, 1992

Services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Argos for Mark Allen BOND, 18, of 1318 Washington St.

The Rev. O. Dale MEAD will officiate, and burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday [at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester], and after 2 p.m. Friday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Cancer Fund.

Mr. Bond died at 7:55 a.m. Tuesday from injuries sustained in a one-vehicle accident on U.S. 31 west of Rochester. He was born in Logansport to Roger and Mary BARKER BOND and was a lifetime resident of Rochester. He was a 1992 graduate of Rochester High School and was employed as a press operator for Lobdell Emery Manufacturing Company in Argos. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Argos.

Surviving with his parents, Roger and Mary BOND of Rochester, are twin brothers, Bryan “B.J.” and Ryan [BOND], at home; the maternal grandparents, Howard and Ruth BARKER, Crescent City, Fla.; the paternal grandparents, Robert A. and Sarah BROWN, Rochester, and cousins, aunts and uncles. Preceding in death was his paternal grandfather, Earl BOND, on April 17, 1970.

Blanche M. Marsden

Oct. 28, 1905 - July 19, 1992

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Argos for Blanche M. MARSDEN, 86, formerly of 330 W. Walnut St., Argos.

The Rev. O. Dale MEAD will officiate, and burial will be in the Hebron Cemetery, Hebron. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and after 9 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Mrs. Marsden died at 10 a.m. Sunday at the home of her son in Naperville, Ill. She was born in Ishpeming, Mich., to John W. and Annabell MAY PEARCE. A 20-year resident of Argos, she moved to Naperville two months ago. Her first marriage was to Roy ROSS; her second was to John ROSS. On Nov. 3, 1965 in Villa Park, Ill., she married Herbert Arthur MARSDEN, who died in July 1987. She had been a dressmaker in Chicago. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Argos.

Surviving are two sons, George ROSS, Mary Esther, Fla., and James ROSS, Naperville; twelve grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, and a sister, Ruth BERGSTROM, Peru.

Thursday, July 23, 1992

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Friday, July 24, 1992

Martin J. Poffenbarger

April 10, 1932 - July 23, 1992

Martin J. POFFENBARGER, 60, formerly of Rt. 2, Middletown, died at 11:40 p.m. Thursday at Life Care Center, where he lived.

He was born in Henry County to George and Thelma WHITWORTH POFFENBARGER.

Surviving are a brother, Robert G. POFFENBARGER, Rochester, and aunts and uncles.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Ballard and Sons Funeral home, Middletown, with the Rev. James BEHRENDT officiating. Burial wil be in Miller Cemetery, Middletown. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Saturday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester, and from 3-8 p.m. Sunday at Ballard and Sons Funeral Home, Middletown. Memorials may be made to the Life Care Center Activities Department.

Kathleen J. Yeazel

Sept. 10, 1921 - July 24, 1992

Kathleen Jane YEAZEL, 70, of Rt. 4, Box 580, Rochester, died at 12:16 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital. She had been ill for two years.

She was born in Miami County to Oscar H. and Lottie HARTMAN PERDUE. She moved to Rochester three years ago from Culver, where she had lived 40 years. On May 28, 1941 in Bowling Green, Mo., she married Wayne Robert YEAZEL Sr. She was a member of the Baptist Church.

Surviving with her husbad are five daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Sharon) BOGSETH, Las Vegas, Nev.; Mrs. Loyd (Anita) CASTLEMAN and Laura CARPENTER, both of Rochester; Mrs. Jim (Roberta) KELLER, Monterey, and Mrs. Robin (Karen Sue) LEWIS, Culver; a son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Charleen YEAZEL Jr., Rochester; twenty-seven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Ralph (Peggy) BASHORE, South Bend; a brother, Jack PERDUE, Sumpter, S.C., and three half-brothers, Henry, Steve and Freddie Joe PERDUE, all of California. Preceding in death were a sister, Betty BAKER, and two brothers, Thomas Howard and Leroy PERDUE.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday and after 9 a.m. Monday.

Saturday, July 25, 1992

Goldie E. Kitch

Nov. 29, 1912 - July 24, 1992

Goldie Elnora KITCH, 79, of 11118 Fir Road, Bourbon, died at 4 a.m. Friday at her home following a lengthy illness. She had lived in the Bourbon and Plymouth areas all her life. She was born in Marshall County to Frank and Carrie GOODYEAR MARKLEY. On March 5, 1939 she married Arthur R. KITCH, who died Jan. 18, 1984. She was a member of Grace Fellowship Church of Bremen.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Nancy) ARAM, Noblesville; two sons, Devon [KITCH], Rochester, and Donald [KITCH], Bourbon; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Raymond (Cecile) ULLERY, Plymouth. Preceding in death were a daughter, Minda [KITCH], and a brother, Harold [MARKLEY].

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Deaton Funeral Home, Bourbon. Burial will be in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Bourbon. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to the Grace Fellowship Church Mission Fund.

Monday, July 27, 1992

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Tuesday, July 28, 1992

Margaret E. Witucki

Feb. 11, 1924 - July 27, 1992

Margaret E. ANDERSON WITUCKI, 68, of 3502 N. Main St., Mishawaka, died Monday at her home.

She was born in Fulton County to Leroy and Alice BOWEN ANDERSON. She had lived in the South Bend area for 50 years. On April 22, 1946 in the Burton Church she married Joseph F. WITUCKI, who died April 5, 1982. She was retired from the former Simon Brothers (now Clark’s). She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in South Bend.

Surviving are a son, Leroy WITUCKI, and a grandson, Sean WITUCKI, both of Mishawaka.

Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements. Burial wil be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. There will be no visitation.

Wednesday, July 29, 1992

N. E. Kesler

March 10, 1907 - July 29, 1992

N. E. KESLER, 85, of 700 Fulton Ave., died at 6:10 a.m. today at his home. He had been in failing health for seven months.

He was born in Mentone to Edward L. and Nora A. PERSCHBACHER KESLER. Previously from Mentone, and since 1982 from Richland Center, he moved to Rochester three years ago. On May 26, 1938 in Rochester he married Esther B. MILLER, who survives. He retired in 1952 as a teacher, having taught in the Mentone, Beaver Dam, Claypool and Tippecanoe schools. He was also a retired farmer. He was a graduate of Mentone High School and a 1930 graduate of Indiana University.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Larry (Barbara Jean) KUHN, Rochester; two sons, James E. and Kenneth L. [KESLER], both of Rochester; twelve grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and a sister, Artella F. TETER, Virginia Beach, Va. Preceding in death was a grandson, Brian BUELL, in 1958. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and after 9 a.m. Friday.

Eldon E. Zabst

March 12, 1917 - July 28, 1992

Eldon E. ZABST, 75, of 2211 Indiana 14 East, Rochester, died at 5:10 p.m. Tuesday at Forest Park Health Care Center in Kokomo.

He was born March 12, 1917 in Fulton to Joe and Trudie ZARTMAN ZABST. On Aug. 16, 1941 in Fulton he married Fern GOLDEN, who survives. He was a retired carpenter with Hagerman Construction Company in Fort Wayne, and was a member of the United Carpenters and Joiners Brotherhood of American and the Fulton County RSVP.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Jim (Elaine) HOGLUND, Rochester; a son, Jerry [ZABST], Kokomo; four grandchildren, Laura, Bradley and Janelle ZABST, Kokomo, and Chris HOGLUND, Rochester; two brothers, Max [ZABST], Angola, and Marvin [ZABST], Martinsville.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Junior BOSE officiating. Burial will be in the Fulton Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, and after 9 a.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation.

Thursday, July 30, 1992

Robert J. Wolford Jr.

Robert James WOLFORD Jr., 53, Rt. 1, Macy, died at 11:15 p.m. Wednesday at Howard Community Hospital, Kokomo.

Arrangements are pending at Ellers Mortuary, Kokomo.

Ruth Felder

Word has been received of the July 10 death at Presbyterian Village in Austell, Ga., of Ruth ADAMSON FELDER, 96, Atlanta, Ga. Burial was in the Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs, Ga.

A native of Rochester, Mrs. Felder moved to Atlanta in 1966.

Surviving are a daughter, Marjorie FELDER, Clarksville, Ga.; two sons, Dr. Richard FELDER, Gainsville, Ga., and Dr. Louis FELDER, Atlanta; seven grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren.

[NOTE: Ruth A. ADSMSON married Ernest E. FELDER July 15, 1917, bk. J, p. 179 - Jean C. & Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Indiana Marriages 1836-1983]

Mary Amabile

Feb. 2, 1911 - July 30, 1992

Mary AMABILE, 81, Valparaiso, died at 6:15 a.m. today at Porter Memorial Hospital in Valparaiso. She had been ill for about a year.

She was born in Italy. She moved to Rochesrter from Gary. She was married to Alex AMABILE, who preceded in deth. She and her husband owned a grocery business. She was a member of the St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Valparaiso.

Surviving are two daughters, Nora DELWORTH, Rochesrter, and Linda DEUBERRY, Valparaiso, and grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Arranements are pending at Dykes Funeral Home, Valparaiso.

Friday, July 31, 1992

Mary Amabile

Feb. 2, 1911 - July 30, 1992

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Dykes Funeral Home, Valparaiso, for Mary AMABILE, 81, Valparaiso, followed by an 11 a.m. mass at St. Paul’s Catholic Church.

Monsignor John CHARLEBOIS will officiate, and burial will be in the Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville. Friends may call from 3-9 p.m. today at Dykes Funeral Home, 2305 Campbell St., Valparaiso, where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. tonight.

Mrs. Amabile died at 6:15 a.m. Thursday at Porter Memorial Hospital in Valparaiso. She had been ill for a year.

She was born in Offida, Italy, to Govanni and Chiarena BARTOLOMEI DAMIANI. She moved from Gary to Valparaiso in 1981. She was marrited to Alexxandro AMABILE, who died in Novemer 1977. For 35 years, she and her husband owned the Green’s Grocery in Gary. She was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Valparaiso, the Altar and Rosary Society, the Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association and the RSVP.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. John (Nora) DELWORTH, Rocheser, and Mrs. Terry (Linda) DEUBERRY, Valparaiso; eleven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and three sisters, Viola DAMIANI and Laurina NESPEI, both of Offida, Italy, and Spyna COPONI, Bahia, Brazil. Preceding in death were a daughter, Alice GERTZ; two grandchildren, and a sister, Emma [DAMIANI].

Thomas L. Andrews

Jan. 2, 1932 - July 30, 1992

Thomas Leroy ANDREWS, 60, of 422 N. Baltimore St., Bremen, died at 9:50 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend, where he had been a patient for two days.

He was born in Argos to Thomas A. and Martha BYERS ANDREWS. He moved from Argos to Bremen 10 years ago. On June 14, 1986 in Argos he married Clovia “Dena” DICKSON DUNLAP, who survives. He worked for Bremen Casting as a millwright for 20 years. He was a veteran of the Korea War, receiving a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He was a member of the Quincy, Mich., Masonic Lodge; the Argos American Legion, of which he was a past commander; the Plymouth Moose Lodge, and the Bremen VFW, of which he was a past commander.

Surviving with his wife, Clovia, are three daughters, Sheryl ROGERS, Coldwater, Mich.; Frances ANDREWS, Bourbon, and Mrs. Rader (Leila) CAMPBELL, Tippecanoe; a son, Christopher [ANDREWS], Florida; four step-sons, James SATTLER, Quincy, Mich.; Thomas BOYER, Haweville, Ky., Leonard DUNLAP, Crown Point, and James DUNLAP, Culver; seven grandchildren; twelve step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; his parets, Thomas and Martha ANDREWS, Argos; four sisters, Mrs. Bruce (Mary) CORRELL, Mrs. Charles (Linda) HOWARD and Mrs. Herbert (Shirley) STEVENS, all of Argos, and Mrs. Carl (Leila) DENNY, South Bend; four brothers, Jerry and Larry ANDREWS, Rochester, Michael ANDREWS, Delong, and Douglas ANDREWS, Argos, and aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Lloyd HOWARD officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Saturday and after noon Sunday. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Society.

Robert J. Wolford Jr.

Feb. 13, 1939 - July 29, 1992

Services wil be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Ellers Mortuary, 725 S. Main St., Kokomo, for Robert [James] WOLFORD Jr., 53, Rt. 1, Macy.

Pastor Leon RUSSELL will officiate and burial will be in the Sunset Memory Gardens, Kokomo, where military rites will be conducted.

Mr. Wolford died at 11:15 p.m. Wednesday at Howard Community Hospital, Kokomo. He was born in Kokomo to Robert J. and Ellen Louise ABNEY WOLFORD Sr. On July 22, 1960 in Kokomo he married Beatrice A. HARRIES, who survives. He had worked 22 years as an electrician in Plant 8 at Delco Electronics in Kokomo. He was a Korean War veteran and a member of the Logansport VFW and Moose Lodge and the Kokomo Eagles Lodge.

Surviving with his wife are his parents, Ellen and Robert WOLFORD Sr., Wawpecong, and two brothers, Dale L. [WOLFORD], Nyona Lake, and Larry E [WOLFORD], Rochester.

Saturday, August 1, 1992

Betty J. Kirby

Dec. 29, 1921 - July 31, 1992

Betty Jane KIRBY, 70, of 430 E. 18th St., died at 6:53 a.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Roann to Arthur E. and Mina A. LONG KENNEDY. Over the years, she had worked at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Country Snack Restaurant and Rosie’s Restaurant in Wabash and at The Inn, Rocky’s and the Eagles Lodge in North Manchester. She was a member of the Moose and Eagles Lodges. Most rcently, she had lived in Rochester. She also had lived in Wabash and North Manchester. Most of her life was spent in Wabash County.

Surviving are three daughters, Marquetta GOUVAN, Wabash, Jean GREGORY and Sandy MEHRING, both of Rochester; two sons, Michael [KIRBY], Wabash, and Jack [KIRBY], address unknown; a sister, Miriam BAKALAR, Watkoloa, Hawaii, and ten grandchildren. Preceding in death were a brother and a sister.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Grandstaff, Henten, Miner Funeral Service Main Street Chapel, 86 E. Main St., WAbash, with the Rev. James DICKEY officiating. Burial will be in the Roann Community Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday.

Monday, August 3, 1992

Helen M. Grable

June 25, 1902 - Aug. 3, 1992

Helen Marie GRABLE, 90, Rt. 1, Twelve Mile, died at 12:15 a.m. today at Chase Center, Logansport.

She was born in Wabash County to Charles and Daisy STEELE BASHORE. On March 6, 1920 at St. Johns, Mich., she married Marvin GRABLE, who survives. She was a member of the Metea Baptist Church.

Surviving with her husband are three daughters, Maxine THOMSON, Logansport; Lois METZ, Osceola, and Diana JAMES, Plano, Texas; three sons, Wedon [GRABLE], Logansport; Leonaard [GRABLE], Twelve Mile, and Donald [GRABLE], Galveston; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Pauline SCHUMWAY, Lansing, Mich., and Virginia HILTON, Bradenton, Fla., and three brothers, Woodrow BASHORE, Bradenton; Ora BASHORE, Florida, and Galen BASHORE, Elsie, Mich. Preceding in death was a son, Willis GRABLE; two sisters, Irene MEAD and Wilma MILLER, and two brothers, Clark BASHORE and Loren BASHORE.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at McCain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Dr. Bryan CLEMENS and the Rev. William Art MALONEY officiating. Burial will be in the Metea Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Metea Baptist Church.

Geneive Weir

Dec. 12, 1931 - Aug. 1, 1992

Geneive WEIR, 90, formerly of Rt. 3, Rochester, died at 5:25 p.m. Saturday at Life Care Center, where she had lived since Aug. 28, 1991.

She was born in Marshall County to Mark and Louisa MARTINDALE JACKSON. She lived her entire life in his area. On Feb. 25, 1922 in Richland Center she married Howard A. WEIR, who survives at Life Care Center. She was a member of the Richland Center United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She was a memer of the former Richland Center Rebekah Lodge and later was a member of the Evergreen Rebekah Lodge. She had been a member of the former What-Not and Richland Center Home Ec clubs. Preceding her in death was an infant son, William Eugene [WEIR].

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Sam OVERMYER officiating. Burial will be in the Richland Center Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Richland Center United Methodist Church.

Tuesday, August 4, 1992

James H. Grund

Peru, Ind. (AP) - State police said they had no suspects today in the slaying of former Miami County Prosecutor James H. GRUND, who was found shot to death in his home.

Grund’s wife discovered the body and notified police about 11:55 p.m. Monday, said State Police Sgt. Bob LAND.

Grund, 47, was prosecutor in Miami County from 1978-82. From 1971-78, he served as deputy prosecutor under his father, James A. GRUND. Since then, the two had shared a law office in Peru.

Police were questioning several people this morning, but none of them were considered suspects in Grund’s death, Land said.

Land would not say whether there were signs of a struggle or forced entry at Grund’s home. An autopsy was being conducted on the body.

Grund was sworn in 1971 as the then-youngest member of the Miami County Bar Association.

Miami Circuit Judge Bruce EMBRY said Grund did excellent work as a trial attorney.

“Everyone in the court system liked and respected him,” Embry said. “You don’t replace someone with his abilities.

It’s like losing a family member. The whole thing is just a terrible shock.”

Prosecutor Wil SIDERS, president of the Miami County Bar Association, said Grund’s death was a loss for the community.

“I think anyone that ever worked with him would give him all the respect as an attorney. Members of the bar association lost a good member of the bar and a good friend,” Siders said.

Karaen Hawkey

Karaen HAWKEY, 50, Rt. 1, Kewanna, died at 12:40 a.m. today at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home in Culver.

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

Violet G. Simpson

Word has been received of the death of former Fulton County resident Violet G. SIMPSON, 77, Florida. She died July 23 at St. Mary’s Hospital in West Palm Beach, Fla., following a two-week illness.

A memorial service was conducted at the chapel of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in West Palm Beach. Following cremation, intermant will be in the Grass Creek Cemetery.

Mrs. Simpson was the daughter of William and Martha [DIVELEY], formerly of the Grass Creek area. A resident of Florida since 1958, she had been an elementary school teacher in Indiana and Florida.

Surviving are a daughter, Paula L. RIGGS, Evansville, and two grandsons, Jordan and Andrew RIGGS.

Wednesday, August 5, 1992

Minnie G. Landis

Biv, 25, 1909 - Aug. 4, 1992

Former Macy resident Minnie Gertrude LANDIS, 82, Miller’s Merry Manor, Peru, died at 6:26 p.m. Tuesday at Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru.

She was born in Nashville, Tenn., to Robert and Georgia Bell HAINES SANDERS. She was retired from Olin Corporation.

Surviving are a daughter, Ann LIPTRAP, Peru; a son, Robert PEMBERTON, South Sioux City, Neb.; five grandchildren, and a sister, Florence LANE, Pegram, Tenn. Preceding in death was a sister.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Plainview Cemetery, Macy. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru.

Karaen Hawkey

Feb. 7, 1942 - Aug. 4, 1992

Karaen HAWKEY, 50, Rt. 1, Kewanna, died at 12:40 a.m. Tuesday at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home in Culver.

She was born in Michigan City to Claude and Jeannette HARE SHIDLER. In 1961 she married Harold HAWKEY, who survives. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Winamac and a 1960 graduate of Michigan City High School.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Maria BONNELL, Winamac; four sons, Bernie [HAWKEY], Winamac; Rodney and Tim [HAWKEY], both of Kewanna, and David [HAWKEY], Leesburg, Ga.; six grandchildren; nine sisters, Vernabelle CALHOUN and Laura ARCHER, both of Michigan City; Judy WORLDS, Fort Wayne; Birdie CURRY, Henderson, Ky.; Margie ALLEN, Seminole, Fla.; Mavis THOMPSON, Logansport; Phyllis THEWS, Hammond; Marcella McCRAY, Silsbee, Texas, and Dorothy TRUMP, Florida; two brothers, Cecil SHIDLER, Michigan City, and Glenn SHIDLER, Wabash. Preceding in death were her parents, two brothers and a sister.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with Dale BAKER officiating. Cremation will follow. Friends may call after noon Thursday.

Loretta K. Mueller

Jan. 25, 1909 - Aug. 3, 1992

Loretta K. MUELLER, 83, died at 10:40 p.m. Monday at the Lutheran Home in Fort Wayne.

She was born in Colebrook, Ohio, to Charles and Elizabeth SEIDEL HOEPPNER. She was married to Max MUELLER, who preceded in death. She lived at Lake Manitou from 1942-1957, prior to moving to Fort Wayne. She worked at Wayne Heights Barber & Beauty Shop from 1928-42. She was a member of the St. Michael Lutheran Church.

Surviving are a daugher, Maxine KRAMER, Fort Wayne; a granddaughter, Kathleen LIDDE; a grandson, Steven KRAMER, Kendallville; a great-grandson, and two sisters, Hilda STONER and Mildred MARQUARDT, both of Fort Wayne.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Klachn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, Wayne Street Chapel, Fort Wayne, with the Rev. Robert BRUCKNER officiating. Burial wil be in the Concordia Cemetery Gardens. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. tonight.

Cloe R. Apple

May 23, 1907 - Aug. 5, 1992

Cloe R. APPLE, 85, Rt. 4, Rochester, died at 3:25 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital, where she had been a patient for a week. Born in Danville, Ill., she had lived in Terre Haute and Brazil before moving to Rocheser three years ago to live with her daughter.

Surviving are her daughter, Rose Ann SPAULDING, Rochester; a son, Jack [APPLE], Brazil, and several grandchildren.

Services are pending at DeBaun Funeral Home, Terre Haute. Local arrangements are with Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Thursday, August 6, 1992

George W. Utter

April 28, 1916 - Aug. 6, 1992

George W. UTTER, 76, Plymouth, died at 1:30 a.m. today at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital in Plymouth.

He was born in Akron to Harley and Gertrude UTTER. He moved to Plymouth in 1941. On Sept. 28, 1940 at Akron he marrid Hazel A. PELTZ, who survives. He retired in 1976 from A.M. General. He attended Sunrise Chapel.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Michael [UTTER], Plymouth, and Glen [UTTER], El Paso, Texas; five grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a sister; Josephine SANDERS, Rochester, and two brothers, Wilbert UTTER, Athens, and Harold UTTER, Mentone.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Johnson Funeral Home, Plymouth, with the Rev. Mark HUTCHINSON officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to the Sunrise Chapel or the marshall County Cancer Fund.

Friday, August 7, 1992

Gerald W. Fouts

Oct. 5, 1923 - Aug. 5, 1992

Former area reident Gerald Wayne FOUTS, 68, Edwardsburg, Mich., died Wednesday morning of an apparent heart attack while on vacation in Afton, Okla.

He was born in Denver to Alvin and Alice GOTTSCHALK FOUTS. He moved from Portland, Ind., to Edwardsburg 37 years ago. On June 25, 1947 in Huntington he married Harriet L. CHRISTMAN, who survives. He worked as a semi-truck driver from 1947-1986 for Amoco Oil Company in Granger. He was an Army veteran of World War II.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Carol Sue CURTIS, Edwardsburg; two sons, David [FOUTS], South Bend, and Duane [FOUTS], Rochester, Mich.; four grandchildren, and a brother, Donald FOUTS, Denver.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Paul E. Mayhew Funeral Home, Edwardsburg, with the Rev. Dan CROSLEY officiating. Burial will be at 3 p.m. in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Huntington, with Father Paul J. McCARTHY conducting graveside services. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to the Michigan Heart Fund or the Diabetes Association.

Clarence C. Williams

June 11, 1933 - Aug. 6, 1992

Clarence C. “C.C.” WILLIAMS, 59, of 1327 Spear St., Logansport, died at 7:11 p.m. Thursday at Loansport Memorial Hospital following a 10-month illness.

He was born in London, Ky., to Clarence C. and Allie GILBERT WILLIAMS. Formerly of Tiosa, he moved from Fulton to Logansport in 1974. On June 9, 1956 in Teegarden he married Marilyn J. KEELE, who survives. He worked for Matthew-Warren of Logansport (formerly Rockwell International) for 27 years. He was a member of the Logansport Eagles Lodge and the National Rifle Association. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Randy C. [WILLIAMS], Logansport, and Steve [WILLIAMS], Fulton; three grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Doyle (Janie) FLORY, Rochester, and two brothers, Ronald WILLIAMS, Knox, and Tom W. WILLIAMS, San Antonio, Texas. Preceding in death were his parents and a brother, Clem [WILLIAMS].

Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial will be in the Richland Center Cemetery, where the Rochester American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Saturday and after noon Sunday.

Saturday, August 8, 1992

[no obits]

Monday, August 10, 1992

Leona M. Cooley

Feb. 23, 1902 - Aug. 10, 1992

Leona Marie COOLEY, 90, Rt. 6, Logansport, died at 7 a.m. today at Miller’s Merry Manor Norsung Home, Logansport.

She was born in St. Joseph, Mo., to Charles and Lydia SEARS JACKSON. On May 6, 1966 in Logansport she married Charles S. COOLEY, who survives. She was a member of the Grace Brethren Church in Des Moines, Iowa.

Surviving with her husband are three daughters, Vivian ENGLOFF, Gladys ROBUCK and Margie MILLHOLLIN, all of Des Moines; two sons, James and Charles [COOLEY], both of Des Moines; ten grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; two half-sisters, LaVeta NEELEY, Rochester, and Frances WALTERS, Logansport, and a half-brother, Paul BENEFIEL, St. Joseph, Mich.

Services will be at 8 a.m. Tuesday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home in Logansport and Friday at Grace Brethren Church in Des Moines. The Revs William Art MALONEY and Lawrence DAUGHERTY will officiate. Burual will be in the Highland Memorial Gardens, Des Moines, Iowa. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Albert I. Fisher

Abert I. FISHER, 78, Clopton, Ala., died Sunday morning in an Abbevile, Ala., nursing home after an extended illness.

He was born and reared in Culver and lived in various states and foreign countries while serving in the Air Force. A retired major, he was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, receiving numerous decorations including the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. A the time of his retireent, Mr. Fisher was the commander of bomb disposal in the European and Middle East theaters of operation. In 1963, following his retirement, he moved to Clopton and was instrumental in organizing and building the Chattachoochee Country Club in Abbeville. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Clopton United Methodist Church, the Retired Officers Association and the American Legion.

Surviving are his wife, Merle PEEBLES FISHER, Clopton; two daughters, Mary GUNTER, Ozark, Ala., and June MURPHY, Denver, Colo.; two grandsons; four sisters, Rena SMITH, Winamac; Ethel FISCHER, Valparaiso, Lucille KENDALL, Evansville, and Ruth CLARK, Orlando, Fla., and a brother, Roy FISHER, Logansport.

Services will be Tuesday in the Holman-Abbeville Motuary Chapel, Abbeville, with the Revs. William B. EASTERLING and JoAnn ANDERSON officiating. Burial will be in he Clopton Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Clopton United Methodist Church, c/o Odell Waters, Clopton, AL 36327, or to the Abbeville Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 424, Abbeville, AL, 36310.

Tuesday, August 11, 1992

Dr. Paul J. Bohm

Feb. 22, 1924 - Aug. 9, 1992

Dr. Paul J. “P.J.” BOHM, 68, Columbus, a former Rochester veterinarian, died Sunday in St. Vincent’s Hospial in Indianapolis.

He was born in Logansport to Fred L. and Lena J. WILLY BOHM. In 1947 he married W. Jeanne SCOTT, who survives. Dr. Bohm was a World War II Navy veteran. He was a 1942 graduate of Logansport High School and received a bachelor’s degree in agriculture and animal husbandry from Colorado A&M University. He received his doctorate of veterinary medicine from Iowa State in 1956. He had owned and operated the Northside Animal Clinic in Columbus for 15 years. Before moving to Columbus, he practiced in Rochester for 20 years.

Surviving are a daughter, Kelly [BOHM], St. Louis, Mo.; a son, Garry [BOHM], Bloomington, and two brothers, William and Carl [BOHM], both of Logansport.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Jewell Funeral Home, 3729 25th St., Columbus. Burial wil be in the Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Wednesday, August 12, 1992 to Monday, August 17, 1992

[no obits]

Tuesday, August 18, 1992

Ruth E. Sackett

Word has been received of the Friday death of Ruth E. DOSSON SACKETT, 90, Indianapolis.

Leppert & Hurt Mortuary in Indianapolis was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Sackett had worked 30 years with her husband, the late Charles R. SACKETT, in his insurance company, C. R. Sackett Agency, retiring in 1962. She attended Indiana Business School.

The Sacketts retired to Lake Manitou in the early 1960s. Mrs. Sackett moved back to Indianapolis in 1983. She is surived by a daughter, Sonja S. HIPSKIND.

Wednesday, August 19, 1992

Charles R. Hutchinson

March 4, 1925 - Aug. 18, 1992

Charles Robert HUTCHINSON, 67, 17773 Filbert Road, Tippecanoe, died at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital in Plymouth following eight months of illness.

He was born in Covington, Ky., to Albert and Sarah MOORE HUTCHINSON. He moved from Quincy to Tippecanoe 5 1/2 years ago. On Dec. 28, 1951 in Liberty he married Barbara Elaine KARNS, who surives. He owned and operated Keyman Locksmith in Tippecanoe. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Argos. He was an Air Force veteran, having served in World War II and the Koran conflict.

Suriving with his wife are a daughter, Cara HUTCHINSON, Tippecanoe; two sons, Charles R. and Scott [HUTCHINSON], both of Tippecanoe, and two grandchildren, Sara and Robby HUTCHINSON.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Argos with the Rev. Robert MACE officiating. Burial will be in the Veterans Cemetery in Marion. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Grossman Funeral Home in Argos and after 9:30 a.m. Friday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Marshall County Cancer Fund.

Thursday, August 20, 1992

Doris M. Vigus

June 29, 1922 - Aug. 19, 1992

Doris M. Vigus, 70, Kewanna, died at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday at her daughter’s home in Frankfort.

She was born in Salma, La., to Richard G. and Hattie THOMPSON BRYANT. On Dec. 16, 1942 in Jonesboro, La., she married John J. VIGUS, who died on July 3, 1972. She was a retired Hart, Schaffner & Marx seamstress and a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Kewanna.

Surviving are two daughters, Jacquelyn BROWN, Frankfort, and Jane WILSON, Kewanna; a son, John R. [VIGUS], Lafayette; four grandchildren; two sisters, Hazel WARREN, Quitman, La., and Ernestine DAVIS, Jonesboro, and a brother, the Rev. R. G. BRYANT, New Orleans, La. Preceding in death were two brothers.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with Father Frank KILCLINE officiating. Burial will be in the St. Ann’s Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, where there will be a scripture service at 4:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Society.

Friday, August 22, 1992

[no obits]

Saturday, August 22, 1992

R. Cleo Dawalt

Jan. 14, 1907 - Aug. 21, 1992

R. Cleo DAWALT, 85, formerly of Rt. 2, Macy, and Mexico, died at 8:15 p.m. Friday at Life Care Center.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at McCain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Revs. David OVERMYER and Phil LUTZ officiating. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday.

Friedel E. See

May 13, 1901 - Aug. 20, 1992

Friedel E. SEE, 91, Mesa, Ariz., died at 10 a.m. Thursday in Mesa.

She was born in Mannheim, Germany to Karl and Auguste LANG. She was married to Emerson W. SEE, who died in 1962. Surviving is a niece, Frances TREXLER, Carvbondale, Colo.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Plainview Cemetery, Macy. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are by Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, Peru.

Monday, August 24, 1992

Fred Sander

Aug. 2, 1911 - Aug. 23, 1992

Fred SANDER, 81, formerly of Rt. 5, Rochester, died at 5:25 a.m. Sunday at Life Care Center where he had lived for 1 1/2 years.

He was born in Hancock County, near Greenfield, to Fred and Mary WAMPNER SANDER. He moved from Greenfield to Rochester in 1946. On Aug. 2, 1932 he married Beulah Louise LARRABLEE, who died in September 1977. On Sept. 19, 1951 he married Catherine L. GAERTE, who died July 12, 1985. On Sept. 19, 1987 he married Nettie M. WILSON, who surives. He was a retired farmer and former costodian of the former First National Bank in Rochester. He was a member of the Christian Church in Macy.

Surviving with his wife are three daughers, Mrs. Richard (Eva) ZAMMAR, Chicago, Ill.; Norma Louise PIERCE, Plymouth, and Mrs. David (Carol Jane) MELTON, Brethren, Mich.; a son, Earl GAERTE, Rochester; a step-daughter, Katherine BROWN, Warren; a step-son, James WILSON, Crawfordsville; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; five step-grandchildren; a step-great-grandson, and a sister, Lucille MELDRUM, Susan, Calif. Preceding in death were a son, Roger [SANDER], in 1961, and two grandsons.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. David WELSH officiating. Burial will be i he Leiters Ford Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday.

Cyrus C. Tullis

Sept. 8, 1897 - Aug. 22, 1992

Cyrus C. “Short” TULLIS, 94, Rt. 2, Akron, died at 6:35 p.m. Saturday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, where he had been a patient for a week.

He was born in Kosciusko County to Oscar and Sylvia A. DECKER TULLIS. On Nov. 2, 1919 inSilver Lake he married Opal MEREDITH, who died March 2, 1963. On Nov. 14, 1964 in Fulton County he married Alice MURPHY GAGNON, who survives. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Silver Creek Church of God.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Zelma McCLOUGHAN, Warsaw; two sons, Cleasta D. “Si” [TULLIS], Akron, and Bud [TULLIS], Rochester; four step-daughters, Mrs. Max (Rozella) VanCLEAVE, Warsaw; Mrs. Rodney (Pat) WEAVER, Goshen, and Mrs. Gene (Carolyn) MILLER and Mrs. Robert (Joyce) SHAFER, both of Akron; a step-son, William GAGNON, Silver Lake; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a sister, Esta JOHNSON, Three Rivers, Mich. Preceding in death were four brothers and two sisters.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Silver Creek Church of God with the Rev. Roy WOLFE officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, and after 9 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Silver Creek Memorial Fund.

Fred M. Keesey

Aug. 21, 1910 - Aug. 22, 1992

Fred M. KEESEY, 82, of 929 Jackson Blvd., died at 7:25 p.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital, following six months of failing health.

He was born in Fulton County to Odie Merl and Nona VanLUE KEESEY. On Oct. 28, 1948 in Rocheser he married Charlotte PAXTON, who survives. He retired in 1975 from Sonoco Products Co., Akron. He was a U.S. Army medic in World War II. He attended the Church of God 7th Day in Plymouth.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. John (Molly) MEREDITH, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Dallas (Laura) McDIFFITT, Cape Coral, Fla.; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a step-great-great-granddaughter; eight sisters, Mrs. Earl (Mable) BABER, Denver; Helen PUTTERBAUGH, Kokomo; Mrs. Don (Evelyn) MILLER, Loon Lake; Mrs. Charlie (Kathryn) BAKER, Peru, [Pat STANSBURY, Woodridge, Ill.], and Mrs. Norman (Ruby) CUMBERLAND, Mrs. Bill (Sue) SMITH and Mrs. Tom (Janet) WHITE, all of Rochester, and a brother, Ray KEESEY, Crown Point. Preceding in death were a sister, Mrs. Orville (Doris) ELLIS, and a brother, Robert KEESEY.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester, with Mr. Vernon HARGROVE officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today.

Claude E. Williams

Dec. 8, 1915 - Aug. 23, 1992

Claude E. WILLIAMS, 76, Rt. 1, Box 155, Macy, died at 10:33 a.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Logansport to Joseph E. and Mae EPPEHIMER WILLIAMS. He had lived in Macy for 45 years. On May 25, 1947 in Logansport he married Barbara Jean BILLIARD, who survives. He was a retired insurance agent and farmer. He was a former chairman for the Fulton County Library Board and Fulton County Conservation Cub. He was a member of the Fulton United Methodist Church. He served as a U.S. Marine Corps pilot in the Pacific during World War II.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. William (Judith) LAMB, Fort Wayne; Mrs. Mac (Cynthia) DAVIDSON, Metea, Mrs. Floyd (Joyce) CAMIC, Mobile, Ala.; a son, Charles E. [WILLIAMS], at home; seven grandchildren, and a brother, Robert WILLIAMS, Lake George, Mich. Preceding was a son, Lewis [WILLIAMS], in 1981.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, with the Rev. Dorothy JONES officiating. Burial will be in the Fulton Citizens Cemetery where the Rochester American Legion will conduct military rites. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Fulton Library.

R. Cleo Dawalt

Jan. 14, 1907 - Aug. 21, 1992

Services were to be at 10:30 a.m. today at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, for R. Cleo DAWALT, 85, formerly of Rt. 2, Macy, and Mexico.

The Revs. David OVERMYER and Phil LUTZ were to officiate and burial was to be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico.

Mrs. Dawalt died at 8:15 p.m. Friday at Life Care Center. She was born at Twelve Mile to Charles and Olive May SWANK DALZELL. On Feb. 11, 1928 in South Bend she married Hale A. DAWALT, who died June 4, 1978. She was a member of the 50-Plus Club, the Mexico United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women, for which she had served as a past president.

Surviving are two daughters, Mary LIVENGOOD, Mexico, and Susan BARON, LaPorte; a son, David [DAWALT], Greenwood; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Bessie TALBOTT, Livonia, Mich., and Berniece EARL, Greenville, Ohio. Preceding in death was a sister, Carrie GROSS, and a brother, William DALZELL.

Tuesday, August 25, 1992

Gene E. Slisher

Dec. 30, 1944 - Aug. 24, 1992

Gene Edwin SLISHER, 47, Rt. 1, Macy, (Nyona Lake) died at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Fulton County to Charles H. and Eleanor SHAMBARGER SLISHER. He lived his entire life in Fulton and Miami counties. He was married to Della McDOUGLE, who survives. He was a self-employed building contractor.

Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Sam (Betty) TOLLEY and Mrs. John (Mary Ann) DONALDSON, both of Peru; Mrs. Larry (Margery) SAUSAMAN, Mexico, and Mrs. Jim (Phyllis) RITCHIE, macy, and four brothers, Fred [SLISHER], Fulton; George [SLISHER], Rochester; Terry [SLISHER], Kewanna, and Kenneth [SLISHER], Troy, Ill.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Fulton, with Pastors Kenneth SLISHER and David WELSH officiating. Burial will be in the Plainview Cemetery, Macy. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund.

Louise P. Snavley

Aug. 20, 1922 - Aug. 24, 1992

Louise Phae SNAVLEY, 70, of 1120 N. Main St., Monticello, died at 9:43 p.m. Monday at White County Memorial Hospital in Monticello.

She was born in Cass Township of White County to Charley S. and Marie B. BREW PLOTNER. On Aug. 8, 1940 in Monticello she married David L. “Nick” SNAVLEY, who died May 18, 1985. She was a bookkeeper for H.J. Heinz & Company at Royal Center and Kewanna for 10 years. She retired in 1984 after working 19 yers on the assembly line at Monon Trailer. When she worked at Kingsbury making bombs during World War II, she received a citation from the Army and Navy. She was a member of the Winamac VFW Auxiliary and American Legion and the Royal Center Grace United Methodist Church. She was a 1940 graduate of Royal Center High School.

Surviving are a daughter, Sallia M. BARNHART, West Lafayette; a son, David B. [SNAVLEY], Idaville; four granddaughters; two sisters, Helen ROGER, Idaville, and Joyce FREELA, Rt. 6, Rochester, and a brother, Dick [SNAVLEY], Royal Center. Preceding in death were three brothers and a sister.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Royal Center, with Pastor Mike ANDERSON officiating. Burial will be in the Bell Center Cemetery, Idaville. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Wednesday, when the VFW Auxiliary will conduct a memorial services.

Edwin W. Mercer

Nov. 20, 1909 - Aug. 23, 1992

Edwin W. MERCER, 82, Rt. 7, Box 170, Boulevard St., Rochester, died Sunday in his home. He had been in failing health for several years.

He was born in Rochester to Fred S. and Bertha WILSON MERCER. He lived most of his life in this area. On Oct.26, 1931 in Crown Point he married Pauline MIDKIFF, who survives. He was a reired farmer and a member of the Manitou Moose Lodge.

Surviving with his wife are a son, Edwin C. [MERCER], Carmel; two granddaughters, Mrs. Mark (Jenny) WOOD, Rochesrter, and Mrs. Mike (LuAnn) VOJTASEK, Macy; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Charles (Julia) CLARK and Mrs. John (Clarabelle) ENGLE, both of Texas, and Mrs. Bob (Lois) MATHIAS, California; a brother, Cecil MERCER, Kentucky, and a step-sister. Preceding in death was a step-sister.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call after noon Thursday.

Wednesday, August 26, 1992

Billie R. Gamble

July 3, 1950 - Aug. 24, 1992

Billie Rae GAMBLE, 42, Rt. 1, Box 93, Hamlet, died at 10 a.m. Monday in Starke County Memorial Hospital, Knox, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident Monday morning on Indiana 30 east of Hamlet.

She was born in Rochester to Waldon “Casey” and Mildred R. BROOKER JONES. She moved to Hamlet 3 1/2 years ago, having lived in the Plymouth and Culver communities. On Dec. 31, 1970 in Culver she married Jimmy A. GAMBLE, who survives. A 1967 graduate of Culver High School, she had worked for Coast to Coast in Plymouth for 15 years.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Jenni Rebecca GAMBLE, Hamlet; three sons, Todd Michael and Casey Ray [GAMBLE], both of Hamlet, and Anthony Paul [GAMBLE] and wife Faith, Plymouth; her father and step-mother, Waldon and Jean JONES, Rochester, and a sister, Mrs. Gene (JoAnn) GROGG, Rochesrter. Preceding in death was her mother on Oct. 5, 1991.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Father Loyd HOLIFIELD officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Thursday.

Dencil O. Walls

Sept. 22, 1906 - Aug. 25, 1992

Dencil O. WALLS, 85, Miller’s Merry Manor East, Wabash, died at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Manor. He was born Sept. 22, 1906 in Odon to James B. and Martha JONES WALLS. In May 1928 he married Edith SULLIVAN, who survives. He was a retired farmer.

Surviving with his wife are a son, Donald T. [WALLS], Argos; three daughters, Mrs. Ralph (Marjorie) DETURK, Wabash; Mrs. Donald (Doris) WOOLINGTON, Kewanna, and Mrs. Connie HARTMAN, Fulton; eleven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren, and three step-grandchildren. Preceding in death were five sisters and two brothers.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester with Rev. Howard WALTERS officiating. Friends may call after 1:30 p.m. at the cemetery. Delaugher-McKee Motuary in North Manchester is in charge of arrangements.

Howard A. Weir

Nov. 20, 1899 - Aug. 26, 1992

Howard Ami WEIR, 92, formerly of Rt. 3, Rochester, died at 8:30 a.m. today at LifeCare Center, where he had lived since Aug. 28, 1991.

Born in Richland Township to George W. and Sarah E. MOW WEIR, he was a lifetime resident of this community. On Feb. 25, 1922 in Richland Center he married Edna Geneive JACKSON, who died Aug. 1, 1992. He was a retired farmer. His farm was honored as a Hoosier Homestead Farm. He was a member of the Richland Center United Methodist Church and a 70-year member of the Richland Center I.O.O.F. Lodge, where he served as a past Noble Grand and chaplain for many years. He was a former member of the Fulton County Farm Bureau.

Preceding in death was a son, William Eugene [WEIR], in infancy.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Sam OVERMYER officiaing. Burial will be in the Richland Center Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, where the Richland Center I.O.O.F. Lodge will conduct a memorial service at 7:30 p.m. and after 9 a.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to the Richland Center United Methodist Church.

Lillie F. Kingery

Oct. 1, 1897 - Aug. 26, 1992

Lillie F. KINGERY, 94, formerly of Twelve Mile, died at 4 a.m. today at Warrington House Nursing Home in Pensacola, Fla. She was born in Red Willow County of Nebraska to John and May (BROWN) BROWN. On Dec. 15, 1920 at McCook, Neb., she married Gilbert KINGERY, who died Jan. 29, 1967. She was a 50-year member of the Fulton Eastern Star.

Surviving are a daughter, Betty Lou KNOX, Pensacola, Fla.; a grandson, Andy MARTIN, Pensacola; two brothers, Johnnie BROWN, Rand, Colo., and Frank BROWN, McCook, and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saurday at McCain Funeral home, Denver. Burial will be at Bethel Cemetery, near Logansport. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday, where the Eastern Star will conduct an 8 p.m. memorial service.

Monday, August 31, 1992

Virgil E. Long

Jan. 6, 1910 - Aug. 29, 1992

Virgil E. LONG, 82, Rolling Meadows Health Care, LeFontaine, died at 12:01 a.m. Saturday at Marion General Hospial. He was born Jan. 6, 1910 in Wabash County to Alan and Gladys ROW LONG. On Dec. 24, 1932 he married Mabel KALE, who died June 10, 1971. On May 24, 1974 he married Esther McKINLEY, who surives. He was a retired truck driver and a member of the Rocheser Eagles Lodge and the North Manchester Moose Lodge.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Gladys L. SMITH, Peru; Mary L. BILLINGSBY, Austin, Texas, and Judith I. STELLAR, North Manchester; two step-sons, Ralph HOWARD, North Manchester, and Bill HOWARD, Liberty Mills; ten grandchildren; seven great-gandchildren, and two brothers, Paul LONG, Mishawaka, and Harold LONG, Mentone. Preceding in death were a sister and three brothers.

Serices will e at 10 a.m. Tuesday with the Rev. J.P FREEMAN oifficiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. today at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

Ruth E. Rouch

Oct. 19, 1896 - Aug. 30, 1992

Former Rochester resident Ruth E. ROUCH, 95, Peabody Memorial Home, North Manchester, died at 12:33 p.m. Sunday at Peabody Health Center.

She was born in Fulton County to William H. and Margaret WALTERS POWNALL. She lived all her life in Fulton County until moving to Peabody six years ago. On Oct. 11, 1916 in Fulton she married Loyd ROUCH, who died Dec. 10, 1975. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Rochester, the Rochester Women’s Club and the McKinley Club.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Harvey (Annabelle) CLARY and Mrs. Bryce (Elnora) BURTON, both of Rochester; eight grandchildren, Larry and Lon SHOWLEY, San Diego, Calif.; Loretta SHOWLEY ZYRONIK, Indianapolis; Ron CLARY, Garland, Texas; Darla CLARY MARTENS, Lewisville, Texas; Rae Ann SMILEY ROBERTS, New Castle, and Mark SMILEY and Corrine SMILEY FANSLER, both of Rocheste; thirteen great-grandchildren, and a sister, Ruby RANS, Elkhart. Preceding in death were a daghter, Doveda SHOWLEY, in 1964, and a brother, Ivan POWNALL.

Services wil be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Carl RICKS officiating. Burial will be in the Fulton Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church.

Nicholas Ryan Cencion

March 27, 1990 - Aug. 29, 1982

Nicholas Ryan “Bubbles” CENCION, 2-year-old son of Richard and Pam CEMCION of Wheatfield, died Saturday at Porter Memorial Hospital in Valparaiso from injuries sustained when he was struck by an automobile.

Surviving with his parents are two sisters, Nicole and Stacey [CENCION]; two step-sisters, Amy and Tracy [CENCION], San Antonio, Texas, the maternal grandparents, Ruen and Louise SCHLUNTZ, Hammond, and Carroll and Delores GADBERRY, California; the paternal grandparents, Royal and Marlene CENCION, Lowell; the maternal great-grandparents, Robert and Christine COTHRAN, Arkansas; the paternal great-grandmothers, Jeanne JURGHENS, Hammond, and Lillian CENCION, Rochester; godparents Leeann and Milton GRIMES, and aunts, uncles and cousins.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Geise Funeral Home, 109 N. East St., Crown Point, with the Rev. Mark PFLUGHOETT officiating. Burial will be in the Lowell Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to the family.

Tuesday, September 1, 1992

Thomas E Tullis

Oct. 25, 1952 - Aug. 31, 1992

Former Wabash resident Thomas Earl TULLIS, 39, Kokomo, died at 7:05 a.m. Monday at Howard Community Hospital in Kokomo, shortly after being struck by a car while riding his bike to work.

He was born in Wabash to Milo and Ruth SMILEY TULLIS. He was a 6-year employee of Chrysler in Kokomo, where he worked as an electrician. He was a Navy veteran and a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Wabash.

Surviving are three daughters, Abigail Leann, Jessica and Rachael TULLIS, all of Wabash; a son, Benjamin David [TULLIS], Wabash; his parents, Milo and Ruth TULLIS, Wabash, and a sister, Mrs. Larry (Jackie Ann) HUBBARD, Brownsburg. Preceding in death was a brother.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Home, 1177 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with the Rev. Manfred FREMDER officiating. Burial will be in the Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Marion. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church.

Helen Poletto

March 7, 1909 - Sept. 1, 1992

Helen POLETTO, 83, died at 4:30 a.m. today at the Rochester home of her daughter.

She lived in Chicago until eight years ago when she moved to Rochester. She was born in Oklahoma to Peter and Marie SASSETTI MONTERASTELLI. On June 26, 1926 in Chicago she married John POLETT, who died April 29, 1963.

Surviving are her daugher, Mrs. Henry (Anita) LUCZYNSKI, Rochester; a son, John L. [POLETTO], Forest View, Ill.; seve grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildre. Preceding in death were a son, Gene [POLETTO], and two sisters.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Nosek & Son Funeral Home, 6716 W. 16th St., Berwyn, Ill., with Father KUSIO officiating. Burial will be in the Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Chicago. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Thursday at Nosek & Sons Funera Home. Zimmerman Family Funeral Home in Rochester is in charge of local arrangements.

Wednesday, September 2, 1992

Nathaniel Scott Ditmire

Sept. 1, 1992 - Sept. 1, 1992

Nathaniel Scott DITMIRE was stillborn at 3:16 p.m. Tuesday in Logansport Memorial Hospital.

He was the son of Scott Raymond and Amy Lynne WATKINS DITMIRE, Rt. 1`, Kewanna.

Surviving with the parents are the maternal grandmother, Loretta WATKINS, Winamac; the maternal grandfather, Robert WATKINS, South Bend; the paternal grandparents, Raymond Lee and Donna SMITH DITMIRE, Culver; the maternal great-grandmother, Irene WATKINS, Winamac, and the paternal great-grandfather, Donald SMITH, Plymouth.

There will be no calling or services. Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, is in charge of arrangements.

Thursday, September 3, 1992

Gerald Kindig

Aug. 26, 1916 - Sept. 3, 1992

Gerald KINDIG, 76, Rt. 2, Box 310 Rochester, died at eight a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born to John and Carrie UTTER KINDIG in Athens, where he lived most of his life. On March 14, 1937 he married Emalene RHODES, who died Feb. 15, 1989. He was a farmer and a member of the Olive Bethel Church of God.

Surviving are a daugher, Karen Sue POMERANTE, Scipio Center, N.Y.; three sons, Fred [KINDIG], Mentone; Richard [KINDIG], Silver Lake, and Jerry [KINDIG], Claypool; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Charles (Pauline) SWICK, Akron, Nellie BENNETT, LaPorte, and Mrs. Herman (Dorotha) PATTEE, Florida, and a brother, Byron KINDIG, Akron.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Akron church of God with the Rev. James MALBONE officiating. Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Friday at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Lanette I. Hillard

June 9, 1905 - Aug. 20, 1962

Word has been received of the death of Lanette Irene HILLARD, 87, Bellefonte, Pa.

Services were at 1 p.m. Aug. 23 with the Revs. Clifton WILKINS of Rochester and James R. HARPER of Bellefonte officiating.

Mrs. Hillard died at 2:50 p.m. Aug. 20. She was born in Spring Township to Frank and Barbara ROTE SMITH. She was married to Herbert HILLARD, who died in 1967.

Surviving are four daughers, Geraldine PORTER, Sheffield, Ill.; Linda WILKINS, Rochester; Sharon MOYER, Potters Mills, Pa., and Dale WALK, Bellevonte; two sons, Franklin [HILLARD], Pleasant Gap, Pa., and Garth [HILLARD], Milesburg, Pa.; twenty-three grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren, and a sister, Ethel WAITE, Zion, Pa.

Gloria M. Amos

Nov. 29, 1923 - Sept. 2, 1992

Gloria M. AMOS, 68, Griffin, Ga., died at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at her home.

She was born in Marion. She had worked for Weinburg News Agency in Marion. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church and the Moose Lodge, both in Marion.

Surviving are a son, Bill [AMOS], Griffin, Ga.; two grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Rosalee AMOS, Kokomo, and a brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin (Jerry) MEREDITH, Rochester.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Needham-Storey Funeral Service (North Chapel), 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, with the Rev. Mark HELM officiating. Burial will be in the Gardens of Memory, Huntington County. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Friday.

Esther L. Monroe

Esther L. MONROE, 78, Life Care Center, formerly of Rt. 2, Macy, died at 9:55 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester.

Friday, September 4, 1992

Esther L. Monroe

Nov. 1, 1913 - Sept. 2, 1992

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester, for Esther L. MONROE, 78, Life Care Center, formerly of Macy.

The Rev. Cliff WILKINS will officiate and burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Saturday.

Mrs. Monroe died at 9:55 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital. She was born in Hamrich, Ill., to William H. and Ida M. HUGHES ROSS. On Dec. 24, 1931 in Clinton she married Homer F. MONROE, who died Aug. 3, 1990. She was a member of the First Assembly of God.

Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Don (Julie) MARTIN, Momence, Ill.; Viola MONROE and Vivian SCAGGS, both of Carolton, Texas; Mrs. William (Barbara) HAYES, Claypool, and Mrs. Ron (Doris) HUFFMAN, Macy; thirteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren, and brothers and sisters. Preceding in death was a great-grandchild.

Betty Weller

Word has been received of the Aug. 28 death of former Rochester area resident Betty WELLER, Burgoon, Ohio She died of an apparent heart attack.

Surviving are her husband, John R. WELLER; a daughter; step-children; grandchildren; great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Bernard Honkomp Sr.

Aut. 18, 1919 - Sept. 4, 1992

Bernard HONKOMP Sr., 73, Rt. 1, Macy (Nyona Lake), died at 7:15 a.m. today at his home following two years of failing health.

He was born in St. Louis, Mo., to Bernard and Mary Josephine SWERDTZ HONKOMP. He moved from Mishawaka to Macy in 1978. On June 21, 1952 in Rochester he married Reba Lucille BARRETT, who survives. He retired in 1978 after 27 years’ employment as a machinist for Dodge Manufacturing Corporation in Mishawaka. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater. He was a member of the American Legion in Griffith and the VFW.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Nancy) DELL, and Reba LOWE, both of Rochester, and Mrs. Robert (Linda) HAECK, Leesburg, Fla.; seven sons, Daniel GELLER, Griffith; Bernard HONKOMP Jr., Peru; Richard GELLER, Monterey; George GELLER, Robert HONKOMP and John HONKOMP, all of ?rochester, and William GELLER, Knox; thirty-nine grandchildren, and fifty-seven great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Raymond NORRIS officiating. Burial will be in the Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Saturday.

Saturday, September 5, 1992

[no obits]

Monday, September 7, 1992

[no paper - holiday]

Tuesday, Septemer 8, 1992

Anna Lucht

Jan. 11, 1905 - Sept. 6, 1902

Services were to be at 10:30 a.m. today at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Anna LUCHT, 87, of 1217 Jefferson St..

The Rev. Jeff TAYLOR was to officiate, and burial was to be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Talma United Methodist Church or the Gideon Society.

Mrs. Lucht died at 2:25 a.m. Sunday at Life Care Center, where she had been a patient since July 27. She had been ill for 18 months.

She was born in Watseka, Ill., to John and Gertrude BOOMGARDEN WIERINGA. She moved from Riverdale, Ill., to Rochester in 1970. On June 21, 1945 in Crete, Ill., she married Edward LUCHT, who died Feb. 1, 1981. She was a member of the Talma United Methodist Church, the SWCS of the church and the THE Home Economics Club.

Surviving are a daughter, Dorothy CARY, Midlothian, Ill.; a son, Harold [LUCHT], Mentone; eight grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were two brothers, a sister and a great-grandson.

Nobelene H. Spencer

Nobelene Helen SPENCER, 82, of 117 W. 10th St., died Saturday at her home following an illness. Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester.

Wednesday, September 9, 1992

Nobelene H. Spencer

Sept. 28, 1907 - Sept. 5, 1992

Noelene Helen SPENCER, 82, of 117 W. 10th St., died Saturday at her home following an illness. She was born in Fulton County, near Kewanna, to David and Ellen KILE BROOKER. She was a lifetime area resident. On Aug. 17, 1926 she married Eugene SPENCER, who died Nov. 26, 1945. She had been a chief clerk of the former Fulton County War Price and Rationing Board.

Surviving are a daughter, Jean Ann NIST, Pomona, Calif.; three grandchildren, Joni SULLIVAN, Rialto, Calif; Jon NIST, LaVern, Calif., and Jeffrey NIST, Whittier, Calif.; two great-grandsons, Christian PEREZ and Ryan SULLIVAN, both of Rialto, and a sister, Mildred HUDKINS, Rochester. Preceding in death were a son, Jim [SPENCER], a grandson, Joseph [NIST]; five sisters, and a brother.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Jack HARTMAN officiating. Burial will be in the Round Lake Cemetery in Grass Creek. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Thursday and aftr 9 a.m. Friday.

Anna C. Widman

Sept. 12, 1913 - Sept. 8, 1992

Anna C. WIDMAN, 78, Rt. 4, Box 256, Rochester, died at 6:22 p.m. Tuesday at Life Care Center.

She was born in Fulton County, near Monterey, to Peter and Emma WALLE LANGENBAHN. She was a lifetime resident of the Monterey area. On Dec. 26, 1933 in Monterey, she married Charles H. WIDMAN, who survives. She was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Monterey and the Altar and Rosary Society of the church.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Mrs. Walter (Catherine) DRACH, Stanwood, Mich.; four sons, Paul, Ray and James [WIDMAN], all of Rochester, and Dale [WIDMAN], Portland; fourteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary LANE, South Bend; a brother, Edward LANGENBAHN, Johnstown, Colo., and nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were two sons, John and Charles [WIDMAN]; two sisters, Loretta ZEHNER and Gertrude LANE; two brothers, Frank and Henry LANGENBAHN, and a nephew, Richard LANGENBAHN.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Ann’s Catholic Church with Father Dominic G. YOUNG officiating. Burial will be in the St. Ann’s Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to the oncology department of Woodlawn Hospital.

Doris M. Miller

June 14, 1922 - Sept. 8, 1992

Doris M. MILLER, 70, of 9387 19th Road, Argos, died unexpectedly at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday in Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Winamac to Perry and Ethel AGNEW TROUTMAN. Formerly of Kewanna and Buffalo, she moved to Argos 28 years ago. On June 12, 1944 in Columbus, Ga., she married Damon MILLER, who survives. She was a member of the Argos Bible Chuch, where she served as a pianist or 28 years and as a secretary of the Missionary Review Society. She was also a member of the Green Township Home Ec Club.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Larry B. (Carol) BIBLER and Mrs. Gary (Barbara) HITTLE, both of Argos; a son, Larry A. MILLER, Plymouth; her mother, Ethel TROUTMAN, Winamac; two sisters, Mrs. Al (Ruth) TAYLOR, Winamac, and Mrs. Norman (Lois) HANSEN, Prescott, Ariz., and two brothers, Ivan TROUTMAN, Rochester, and Charles TROUTMAN, Baltimore, Md. Preceding in death was her father in 1967.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Argos Bible Church with the Rev. Earl LIGHTFOOT officiating. Burial will be in the McKinley Memorial Gardens, Winamac. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and after noon Friday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Argos Bible Church or the Gideon Society.

Thursday, September 10, 1992 to Saturday, September 12, 1992

[no obits]

Monday, September 14, 1992

Catharine M. Hibner

Dec. 31, 1913 - Sept. 12, 1992

Catharine Mary HIBNER, 78, Bremen, formerly of Twelve Mile, died at 1:45 a.m. Satuday at the Bremen Health Care Center.

She was born at Twelve Mile to George and Elizaeth THOMPSON BROWN She first married Charles PETERS, who preceded in death. On Dec. 23, 1950 at the Pike Creek Church of the Brethren she married Ralph HIBNER, who died May 9, 1989. She was a 1935 graduate of Cook County Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago. She retired as school nurse for the Bremen School Corporation. She was a mamber of the Indiana and Marshall County retired teachers associations, the Bremen Eastern Star and the Bremen United Church of Christ.

Surviving are a foster son, Mike HUPPERT, Bremen, and two brothers, William BROWN, Peru, and Harry BROWN, Greenville, S.C. Preceding in death were a son, Charles R PETERS, two sisters and two brothers.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. William HEATH officiating. Burial will be in the Spring Creek Cemetery, near Logansport. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today.

Mary H. Skidmore

Sept. 22, 1908 - Sept. 12, 1992

Mary Harrington SKIDMORE, 83, of 338 Essex Lane, Foet Wayne, died at 7:05 a.m.Saturday at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, where she was admitted late Friday evening. She had been ill for one day.

She was born in Slade, Ky., to Beverley and Lena WELCH DRAKE. She moved from Rochester to Fort Wayne in 1982. On Jan. 2, 1937 in Mt. Vernon, Ky., she married Victor H. SKIDMORE, who died Dec. 16, 1969. She was an elementary and high school teacher in Kentucky and New Mexico. She was a graduate of Berea College in Kentucky and a member of the Presbyterian Church in Kentucky.

Suriving are a daughter, Mrs. Patrick (Judith) FINLEY, Fort Wayne; a son, John [SKIDMORE], Mishawaka, and seven grandchildren, Michael FINLEY, Chicago; Tim FINLEY, Takaoka, Japan; Brian, Danny and Mary FINLEY, all of Fort Wayne, and Kathy GIBSON and David SKIDMORE, both of South Bend.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home in Rochester. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. There will be private family visitation. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the Bishop Dwenger High School Scholarship Fund in Fort Wayne.

Raymond R. Rogers

May 13, 1892 - Sept. 12, 1992

Raymond Roy ROGERS, 100, of 925 S. Union St., Warsaw, died at 2:22 p.m. Saturday at Grace Village, Winona Lake, where he had lived for a year. He had been ill for two weeks.

He was born near Rochester to Francis A. and Matilda BOWMAN ROGERS. He lived the first 52 years of his life four miles northeast of Rochester and after that lived in the Mentone-Rochester area. On April 3, 1915 in Indianapolis he married Ruth LOWE, who died in May 1942. On Sept. 15, 1943 he married Ruth PETERSON, who died Jan. 12, 1987. He farmed for 27 years northeast of Rochester. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Warsaw.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Roy (Rhea) PICKET, Phoenix, Ariz., and Mrs. Merle (Nora Ella “Baba”) LONG, Jeffersonville; two sons, the Rev. Francis R. ROGERS, Rochester, and James E. ROGERS, Mentone; fourteen grandchildren, and twenty-one great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were a daughter, Rosella BENEFIELD in 1988; three sisters, and two brothers.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Joe OLSON officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. today.

Tuesday, September 15, 1992

E. Irene Hill

May 25, 1903 - Sept. 14, 1992

Eva Irene HILL, 89, formerly of Rochester, died Monday in the Muncie Health Care Center, where she had lived for 1 1/2 years.

She was born in Plainville to James and Rosetta CARROLL KILLION She moved from Rochester to Muncie in 1974. She was married to Clarence F. HILL (former mayor of Rochester from 1946-52(, who died in 1964. She lived most of her life in Rochester, where she owned and operated Irene’s Beauty Shop for over 40 years. She and her husband also owned and operated the John F. Hill Company in Rochester. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Eastern Star and Daughters of the American Revolution, Rochester.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Betty) STORY, Mooresville; a son, John J. [HILL], Muncie; a sister, Mildred CREWS, Crawfordsville; a grandchild, and nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Parson Mortuary, 801 W. Adams St., Muncie, with the Rev. Robert STOREY officiating. Burial will be in the Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Muncie. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday.

Joseph H. Boswell

Oct. 22, 1907 - Sept. 14, 1992

Joseph H. BOSWELL, 84, formerly of Akron, died at 10:09 a.m. Monday at Life Care Center, where he had lived since Septemer 1989.

He was born in Converse to Thomas E. and Lizzie Pearl YORK BOSWELL. On Oct. 14, 1934 in Akron he married Juanita K. GAST, who survives. He farmed near Roann until 1937. He was an electrician and salesman at Karl Gast Company in Akron from 1937-72. He sold and repaired appliances out of his home from 1972-1981. He was a member of the Akron United Methodist Church, the Roann Masonic Lodge and the Fort Wayne Scottish Rite.

Surviving with his wife, Juanita, North Manchester, are two daughters, Mrs. John (Barbara J.) GOODWIN, Van Wert, Ohio, and Mrs. Don (Susan A.) WALTERS, Fort Wayne; a son, Thomas J. BOSWELL, Murfreesboro, Tenn.; eight grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Dan (Emily) SHAMBARGER, Mexico. Preceding in death were a sister, Helen BYRT, in 1982, and a brother, Hugh BOSWELL, in 1967.

Sevices will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Akron United Methodist Church with the Revs. Dennis SHOCK, George HAPNER and John O. GOODWIN officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Memorials may be made to the Akron United Methodist church.

Howard M. Taylor

March 11, 1905 - Sept. 14, 1992

Howard M. TAYLOR, 86, Rt. 2, Box 115, Rochester, died at 10 p.m. Monday in the Rochester Nursing Home. He had been ill for two months.

He was born in Rochester to Charles and Ellen FUGATE TAYLOR. He lived his entire life in this community. On June 21, 1930 in Huntington he married A. Margaret KOCH, who survives. He was a retired farmer and a member of the First Christian Church and the I.O.O.F.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Mrs Jack (Prances) PICKENS, Rochester; Mrs. Roger (Sharon) RIDER, Fredericksburg, Texas, and Phyllis CLEAVER, Lafayette; a son, Russell H. [TAYLOR], Plymouth; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Dola CONAWAY, and Annabelle PAWLICK, both of Michigan City. Preceding in death were three sisters, Elsie CHURCH, Fern HARTER and Blanche GILLILAND, and three brothers, Floyd, Everett and Cecil [TAYLOR].

Private family committal rites will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church. There will be no visitation.

Lona A. Howdeshell

Oct. 9, 1936 - Sept. 14, 1992

Lona Arlene HOWDESHELL, 55, Rt. 1, Box 492, Kewanna, died at 10:15 a.m. Monday at Indianapolis University Medical Center. She had been in failing health for two years.

She was born in South Holland, Ill., to Harold and Elsie HART HENDERSON. She moved from Hammond to the Kewanna community 25 years ago. On June 28, 1961 in Crown Point she married Malcolm L. HOWDESHELL Sr., who survives. She was a member of the Fulton County AARP and the Ladies VFW Auxiliary in Kewana.

Surviving with her husband are five sons, James PEARCY, Summit, Ill.; Malcom HOWDESHEL Jr., and Patrick E. HOWDESHELL, both of Rochester, and Mark E. HOWDESHELL and Matthew C. HOWDESHELL, both of Ligonier; four grandchildren, Erin and Shannon PEARCY, Downers Grove, Ill., and Ashley and Benjamin HOWDESHELL, both of Rochester; her mother, Elsie HENDERSON, Plymouth; two sistes, Bonna TOTH, Plymouth, and Mrs. William (Helen) CAUDLE, Middletown, Ohio; four brothers, Harold HENDERSON, Tampa, Fla.; Robert HENDERSON, Irving, Texas, Michael HENDERSON, Phoenix, Ariz., and Daniel HENDERSON, Bloomington. Preceding in death were her father and a brother, William HENDERSON.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial will be in the Spring Creek Cemetery, Twelve Mile. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, and after 9 a.m. Thursday.

Wednesday, September 16, 1992

Margaret Rankin

Aug. 3, 1902 - Sept. 15, 1992

Margaret LATHROPE RANKIN, 90, Indianapolis, died Tuesday at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

She was born in Delphi to Emerson and Florence KERLIN LATHROPE. She lived in Rochester from 1925-1949, when she moved to Indianapolis. In 1927 she married Fred W. RANKIN, who survives. She was a 1953 graduate of Butler University. She retired in 1967 as a teacher, having taught at West Newton, Fulton, Rochester and Clarks Hill elementary schools. She was a charter member and elder at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, the founder of the Presbyterianne’s Guild of the church, a 64-year member of the Manitou Chapter DAR of Rochester, a member of Sigma Delta Pi, Tri Kappa and Alpha Delta Pi Sororities.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Suzanne RANKIN McGREGOR, Lantane, Fla.; a son, David L. RANKIN, Indianapolis; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the Conkle Funeral Home, Speedway Chapel, with the Revs. James HARTLEY and James RANKIN officiating. Graveside services will be at noon in the Delphi Masonic Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to the St. Andrew Presbyterian Church.

Roger D. Baber

Feb. 5, 1917 - Sept. 15, 1992

Roger D. BABER, 75, Peru, (with a home on Lake Manitou) died at 10:04 a.m. Tuesday at Dukes Continuing Care Center, Peru.

He was born in Peru to Basil and Lillian BEEM BABER. On June 3, 1943 he married Naomi R. BYERS, who died June 5, 1991. He was the manager of Baber Jewelry Store in Fort Wayne from 1945-1959. He returned to Peru in 1959 and managed Central Finance of Peru and Baber Farms. He had served as president of Baber Foundation since 1962. He was on the board of directors for Firsrt Federal Savings & Loan Association, Peru. He was a member of the Peru Grace Brethren Church and was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a 1935 graduate of Peru High School.

Surviving are a son, Eric [BABER], Peru; a daughter, Ruth BOWLAND, Peru; three grandchildren, and a sister, Mary MARQUIS, Peru. Preceding in death was a brother.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 W. Main St., Peru, with the Revs. Al EDGINGTON and Gerald KELLY officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to the Peru Grace Brethren Church.

Thursday, September 17, 1992

[no obits]

Friday, September 18, 1992

C. Keller Hartman

Aug. 19, 1915 - Sept. 17, 1992

Calvin Keller HARTMAN, 77, of 401 S. Maple St., Akron, died at 10:15 a.m. Thursday at Life Care Center, Rochester. He had been ill since July 1991.

He was born in Sugar Grove, Ill., to Calvin E. and Mable MOORE HARTMAN. On June 27, 1936 in Rochester he married June AULT, who survives. He was retired from Zimmer USA in Warsaw. He was a member of the Zimmer Quarter Century Club and a graduate of Akron High School.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Dean (Christine) BURNS, Macy; a son, Randall [HARTMAN], Warsaw; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and a brother, Gail HARTMAN, Akron. Preceding in death were a sister, Phyllis STONE, and a brother, Henry HARTMAN.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Carl RICKS officiating. Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Irene A. Callahan

June 12, 1900 - Sept. 18, 1992

Irene A. CALLAHAN, 92, Rt. 6, Rochester, died at 3:10- a.m. today at Life Care Center, where she had been a patient for one week.

She was born in Grass Creek to Dr. W.M. and Alcy E. HAMMOND HOWARD. She moved from Grass Creek to Rochester in 1937. She was married to George R. CALLAHAN, who died Nov. 21, 1962. She had worked for 26 years as an office manager for Drs. Dick STINSON and Dean K. STINSON. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Eastern Star, Fulton County Farm Bureau Co-op and Kiwanis Mother’s Club. She was a graduate of the Lafayette School of Business College.

Surviving are two sons, William H. [CALLAHAN], Rochester, and Joe H. [CALLAHAN], Chesterton; four grandchildren, Patrick CALLAHAN, Fort Wayne; Penny PISARSKI, Chesterton; Pamela PIPPINS, Mesa, Ariz., and Tod J. CALLAHAN, Salem, Ore., and two great-grandchidlren. Preceding in death was a brother, Joseph HOWARD.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Jack HARTMAN officiating. Burial will be in the Round Lake Cemetery, Grass Creek. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Sunday and after 9 a.m. Monday.

Ted Weese

Word has been received of the deah Monday of Ted WEESE, 64, New York City, N.Y.

Mr. Weese was a U.S. Congressman for 14 years. He was married to Sonja [MILLER], daugher of Florence MILLER of Rochester.

Saturday, September 19, 1992

[no obits]

Monday, September 21, 1992

C. Raymond Longbrake

Jan. 4, 1905 - Sept. 20, 1992

C. Raymond LONGBRAKE, 87, Rt. 1, Claypool, died at 3:25 p.m. Sunday at Kosciusko Community Hosputal in Warsaw, where he was admitted Tuesday.

He was born in Hancock County, Ohio, to Americus Victor and Mary Myrtle PRICE LONGBRAKE. He lived most of his life in this area, with he exception of 12 years (1927-1939) in Ekhart. On Sept. 8, 1929 at Tippecanoe he married Elva KLECKNER, who survives. He was a retired farmer. He was affiliated with the Burket United Methodist Church.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Barbara SECRIST, Warsaw; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Elza (Fern) BALL, Claypool. Preceding in death were two brothers.

Services will be at 1030 a.m. Wednesday in the King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Douglas JOHNS officiating. Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Yancy E. Yeakley

Sept. 22, 1969 - Sept. 19, 1992

Yancy E. YEAKLEY, 22, of 2548 Richmond County, Lafayette, died 11:13 a.m. Saturday at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lafayette. He had been in ill health for three years.

He was born Sept. 22, 1969 in Monticello. He was a member o the Idaville Church of God. He lived in Monticello most of his life, where he attended Twin Lakes Schools. He worked at Landis Plastics in Monticello for some time, and later worked in building construction in California for a short time.

Surviving are his father and step-mother, Larry E. and Vickie YEAKLEY, Monticello, his mother, Mrs. Rex (Penny) KENDRICK, Monticello; a brother, Shane E. YEAKLEY, Monticello; six step-sisters, Pamela MILLIS, Danville, Ill; Melinda McCLOUD, Omaha, Nevb.; Lauri KELCH, Lafayette, and Eve KENDRICK, Jennifer KELCH and Joyce ANDERSON, all of Monticello the maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Mary Jane HECKATHORN, Fulton, and the paternal grandmother, Hazel NICKELL, Kokomo. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Monticello Christian Church with the Rev. Alvin ROCKEY officiating. Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery, Monticello. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home, Monticello, and after 12:30 o.m. Tuesday at the church.

Chester A. Bixler

Feb. 2, 1918 - Sept. 20, 1992

Chester Aye BIXLER, 74, Rt. 1, Logansport, died at 11:58 a.m. Sunday at Memorial Hospital in Logansport.

He was born in Kewanna to Sidney Ray and Winnie LAKE BIXLER. On June 17, 1939 in Buffalo he married Louise WALTON, who survives. He retired in 1979 as a springmaker for Muehlhausen Spring Company. He had also worked for the RBM Company in Logansport and Kokomo. He was a member of the Yorktown Church of Christ, the Tipton Masonic Lodge and the Fort Wayne Valley Scottish Rite. He was a Navy veteran of World War II.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Jeannette STEPHENSON, Phoenix, Ariz.; two sons, Sidney and Louis [BIXLER], both of Logansport; thirtee grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Estella WARD and Dorothy WOODCOCKS, both of Athens, and two brothers, George BIXLER, Athens, and Morris BIXLER, Minnesota. Preceding in death were two brothers, Floyd and Sidney BIXLER, and a grandson.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m.Wednesday at the Fisher Funeral Chapel, 303 W. Market St., Logansport, with Mr. Chad N. BROCK officiating. Burial will be in the Davis Cemetery, Logansport. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday, when the Masonic Lodge will conduct at 7:30 p.m. service.

Tuesday, September 22, 1992

Maxine R. Bickel

July 27, 1913 - Sept. 22, 1992

Maxine Ruth BICKEL, 79, formerly oif 408 S. Maple St., Akron, died at 2:20 a.m. today at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester, where she had lived since November 1989.

She was born in Wabash County to James and Fern DILLMAN NEEDHAM. She had lived in the Gilead and Roann communities before moving to Akron, where she lived most of her life. On Sept. 12, 1931 in Bunker Hill she married Palmer O. BICKEL, who died Nov. 12, 1991. She had attended the Roann school system and was a member of the Akron Church of the Brethren.

Suriving are a daughter, Mrs. Walter (Ruth Ann) FUNK, Akron; three sons, James F. and Jerry K. BICKEL, both of Akron, and Robert E. [BICKEL]; eleven grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary Jane SCHOLL, St. Petersburg, Fla., and two brothers, Wayne NEEDHAM, Kokomo, and Jack NEEDHAM, Noblesville. Preceding in death was a sister, Martha ROTHERMEL.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. John MISHLER officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to Home Health Care or the Akron Church of the Brethren.

John Susits

Aug. 24, 1914 - Sept. 21, 1992

John SUSITS, 78, of 308 S. Center St.,Argos, died at 1:42 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital, where he had been a patient for five days. He had been ill for two weeks.

He was born in South Bend to Fabian and Mary RADICH SUSITS and lived in Marshall County for 60 years. On July 9, 1943 in Plymouth he married Helen B. JEFFERIES, who survives. He was retired from Culver Military Academy. He was an Army veteran of World War II.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Theodore (Donna) PANTLE, Argos; a son, John W. [SUSITS], Argos; six grandsons; two grat-grandchildren, and two sisters, Agnes MICINSKI, Mishawaka, and Helen LOVEJOY, Grafton, Wis. Preceding in death were a sister, Mary VanDURMAN and a brother, Fabian SUSITS Jr.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. James CARDER officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 10 a.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to the Marshall County Cancer Fund.

Wednesday, September 23, 1992

Ellen St. Clair

Aug. 16, 1921 - Sept. 22, 1992

Ellen St. CLAIR, [71], Rt. 2, Kewanna, died at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday at her home.

She was born in Winamac to Eli and DeSales KUHN HEATER. On Jan. 6, 1942, in Kewanna, she married DeVon St. CLAIR, who survives. She lived all her life in Fulton County. She worked as a nurse at St. Joseph Hospital and at Camelot Care Center in Logansport. Lately, she served as a volunteer at Chase Center in Logansport and Life Care Center in Rochester. She was a member of the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Lucerne, where she was active with the Altar and Rosary societies. She was also a member of the 20th Century Home Ec Club.

Surviving with her husband are three daughters, Mrs. Stephen (Susan) WALLNER, Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Noel (Shirley) HINMAN, DeMotte, and Mrs. Kurt (Sharon) NETHERCUTT, Logansport; two sons, Stephen [St. CLAIR], Kewanna, and Sam [St. CLAIR], Larwill; fourteen grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a sister, Jane CAREY, Kokomo; two brothers, Alfred HEATER, Star City, and Harold HEATER, Las Vegas, Nev., and a half-sister, Marie BROWN, South Bend. Preceding in death were infant twins, Sarah and Stanley [St. CLAIR], a grandchild [and three brothers].

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Lucerne with Father Gordon WAGONER officiating. Burial will be in the St. Ann’s Cemetery near Grass Creek. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, [at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home in Fulton], with a vigil service at 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to the heart fund.

Thursday, September 24, 1992

Lillian R. Barger

Nov. 19, 1895 - Sept. 23, 1992

Lillian R. BARGER, 96, Rt. 1, Rochester, died at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Rochesrter Nursing Home. She had been in failing health for several years.

She was born in Fulton County to Gideon and Ann RICHARDSON MILLER. She lived her entire life in this area. In 1923 in Rochester she married Edwin BARGER, who preceded in death. She worked on the family farm for 50 years and was a member of the Green Oak Community Club, the Evergreen Rebekah Lodge in Rochester and a 50-year member of the Home Circle Extension Club.

Surviving are a niece, Lillian Ann BLACKBURN, Las Vegas, Nev.; two nephews, Miller AULT, Rt. 2, Rochester, and Robert MILLER, Longview, Texas, and grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Preceding in death were four brothers and three sisters.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Donald REED officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday, when the Evergreen Rebekah Lodge will conduct a 7:30 p.m. service.

Friday, September 25, 1992

Merton Kettinger

June 30, 1916 - Sept. 22, 1992

Merton KETTINGER, 76, Columbus, Miss., died Tuesday at the Golden Triangle Regional Medical Center in Columbus.

He was born in Hastings, Mich., to Clyde and Emma HAWKINS KETTINGER. He was a graduate of State High School in Kalamazoo, Mich., and attended Notre Dame and Purdue universities. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II in New Guinea and the Philippines, where he commanded the rear echelon of the 292nd MM Ordnance Company. He received the Bronze Star during the retaking of the Philippines. He commanded the 13th A8 PB Ordnance Company in Korea.

He had lived in Rochester for 17 years, where he was a partner in the George S. Jones Wholesale Company. Later, he served as a works manager with Textron. In 1963 he moved to Columbus, where he worked at United Technologies until his retirement 10 years ago. He was a member of the First Independent Methodist Church.

Surviving are his wife, June S. SCOBEY KETTINGER, Columbus; a son, Michael [KETTINGER], Streamwood, Ill.; two grandchildren; two sisters, Irma GREENE, Bonners Ferry, Idaho, and Ardath ALLEY, Kalamazoo, and nieces and nephews. Preceding in death was a daughter, Nancy KETTINGER.

Services will be Saturday at the Gunter and Peal Chapel, Columbus, with the Rev. Ernest DEWITT officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Columbus.

Robert D. Calhoun

Nov. 23, 1930 - Sept. 24, 1992

Robert Dale CALHOUN, 61, of 8511 Indiana 10, Argos, died at 9:20 p.m. Thursday at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital, Plymouth, following a car-train collision at Maple Road, south of Indiana 10.

He was born in Argos to Donald and Cora ANDREWS CALHOUN. He was a lifetime resident of Argos. On Oct. 21, 1950 in Plymouth he married JoAnn Carol CRAIG, who survives. He was a sales manager for Affordavble Housing in Lakeville for a number of years.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Vickie HITE, Argos, and Mrs. Tracy (Debbie) ROWE, Argos; four grandchildren, Neal and Nicholas HITE and Erica and Scott ROWE, all of Argos; his mother, Cora CALHOUN, Argos; a sister, Mrs. Roy (Jeanne) BLUBAUGH, Plymouth; three brothers, Don CALHOUN, Rochester, Dick CALHOUN, Aros, and Charles CALHOUN, Nappanee. Preceding in death were his father and a granddaughter, Andrea ROWE.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday and after 9 a.m. Monday.

Saturday, September 26, 1992

Marvin Grable

Marvin GRABLE, 91, formerly of Rt. 1, Twelve Mile, died at 2:27 p.m. Friday at Chase Centeer in Logansport.

Arranements are pending at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.

Lowell G. Henderson

Jan. 10, 1923 - Sept. 25, 1992

Lowell G. “Lum” HENDERSON, 69, Rt. 3, Rochester, died at 1:05 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospital, where he had been a patiet since Sept. 22.

He was born in Fulton County to James and Ruth SHELTON HENDERSON. He moved from Crawfordsville to Fulton County, where he lived most of his life. He was retired from Brookside Group Torin Division, and was a former employee of R.R. Donnelly, Crawfordsville. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, where he served in the Battle of the Bulge wih the Glider Troops. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion.

Surviving are two sisters, Lois KLINE, Rochester, and Bea PORTER, Zephyrhills, Fla., and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were a sister, Margaret TATUM, and two brothers, Jesse and James HENDERSON.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, followed by American Legion and VFW rites. The Rev. Sam WRIGHT will officiate. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday and after 12:30 p.m. Monday.

Monday, September 28, 1992

Marvin Grable

Feb. 27, 1901 - Sept. 25, 1992

Services were to be at 11 a.m. today at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, for Marvin GRABLE, 91, Rt. 1, Twelve Mile.

The Rev. Bryan CLEMANS was to officiate and burial was to be in the Metea Cemetery. memorials may be made to Woodlawn Center, Logansport, or the Cass County Cancer Socitey.

Mr. Grable died at 12:27 p.m. Friday at Chase Center in Logansport. He was born in Adams Township of Cass County to Schuyler and Etta SULLIVAN GRABLE. On March 6, 1920 at St. Johns, Mich., he married Helen Marie BASHORE, who died Aug. 3, 1992. He was a retired farmer and a member of Skiner Christian Church, Twelve Mile.

Surviving are three daughters, Maxine THOMSON, Logansport; Lois METZ, Osceola, and Diana JAMES, Plano, Texas; three sons, Leonard [GRABLE], Twelve Mile; Weldon [GRABLE], Logansport, and Donald [GRABLE], Galveston; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildre, and two great-great-grandchildren.

Chester E. Christian

July 3, 1906 - Sept. 27, 1992

Chester E. CHRISTIAN, 84, Bourbon, died at 10:38 p.m. Sunday at Kosciuskoi Community Hospital, Warsaw, following several years of illness.

He was born in Atwood to Charles M. and Agnes TAYLOR CHRISTIAN, and had lived most of his life in Bourbon. On Oct. 22, 1928 he married Etta TUCKER, who survives. He was a retired farmer.

Surviving are a daugher, Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) FOLTZ, Bourbon; two grandchildren; a great-grandson, and two sisters, Mrs. Floyd (Ruby) STACKHOUSE, Etna Green, and Mrs. Kermit (Nellie) ZENT, Rochester.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with pastor Joe D. OLSON officiting. Burial will be in the Harrison Center Cemetery, northeast of Mentone. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday.

Harry A. Roberts

May 8, 1913 - Sept. 26, 1992

Harry A. ROBERTS, 79, Winamac, died at 8:30 p.m. Saturday in the Winamac Nursing Home following a year of failing healh.

He lived most of his life in Winamac., He was born in Alva, Okla., to Arthur and Agnes CRAMER ROBERTS. On Jan. 13, 1838 in Winamac he married Mercedes E. NUFER, who survives. He was a retired truck driver for Sinclair Oil Company.

Surviving are six daughters, Janet M. BROWN, Binghamton, N.Y.; Judith A. SHRADER, Kewanna; Jo Ellen RUSSELL and Jennifer L. TERRY, both of Winamac; Jeannine GEORGE, Middlebury, and Jane E. FEDERER, Frncesville; three sons, James [ROBERTS], Cass Lake, Minn., and John and Jeff [ROBERTS], both of Winamac; twenty-six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and a sister, Emma GOOD, Winamac; Preceding in death were a sister, Edna Mae ROBERTS, and a brother, Harold ROBERTS.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with the Rev. Bert WOODSON officiating. Burial will be in the St. Peter’s Cemetery, Winamac. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Tuesday and after 8 a.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Tuesday, September 29, 1992

Betty J. Randall

June 26, 1925 - Sept 26, 1992

Betty J. RANDALL, 67, Logansport, died at 10:10 p.m. Monday at St Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born in Kokomo to Perry Lloyd and Madeline ROSS PERRY HAWORTH Sr. On Dec. 16, 1948, in Fort Wayne, she married Richard L. RANDALL, who survives. She owned and operated Betty’s Corner on U.S. 24 West. Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Elaine SWISHER, Lucerne; a son, Ross A. RANDALL, Logansport; four grandchildren, and a brother, Perry HAWORTH Jr., Peru. Preceding in death was a sister.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Fisher Funeral Chapel, Logansport. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories in Muncie. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday.

Rev. David W. Nicolet

June 23, 1925 - Sept. 26, 1992

Graveside services were to be at 11 a.m. today for the Rev. David Wayne NICOLET, 67, of 417 Fulton Ave. The Rev. Larry J. PYEATT was to officiate and burial was to be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Society. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Nicolet died at 9:45 p.m. Saturday at his home. He had been ill for five weeks. He was born in Allen County to Charles ands Agnes BEST NICOLET, and moved to Rochester 2 1/2 years ago. Prior to that, he had lived in Columbia City for 33 years and in Fort Wayne. On Nov. 4, 1960 he married Jean CEARBAUGH, who survives. He retired seven years ago from the Norfolk & Western Railroad after 33 years of empoyment. He served as an Army sergeant during World War II in the European Theatre. He attended the Church of God.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Ben (Gina) KNECHT, Columbia City, and Elaine LOE, Rochester; four sons, Jeffery, Gary and Michael [NICOLET], all of Fort Wayne, and Rickey [NICOLET], Sacramento, Calif.; nine grandchildren; a great-granddaughter, and a brother, Earl NICOLET, LaGrange. Preceding in death were a sister and a brother.

Wednesday, September 30, 1992

Vera F. Partridge

Aug. 18, 1912 - Sept. 30, 1992

Vera F. PARTRIDGE, 80, formerly of Waterhaven Apartments, died at 4 a.m. today at Life Care Center. She was born Aug. 18, 1922 in Marshall County to Frank and Maude WOOLLEY ROHRER. On Nov. 8, 1936 in Marshall County she married Paul E. PARTRIDGE, who died Nov. 5, 1991. She was a retired licensed practical nurse and a member of the Tiosa Brethren Church.

Surviving are two sons, Richard F. [PARTRIDGE], LaMirada, Calif., and Michael E. [PARTRIDGE], Allen, Texas; four grandchildren; two sisters, Mable LINDEMUTH, Rochester, and Mamie MARSH, Fort Wayne, and a foster-brother, Richard LEWIS, Rochester. Preceding in death were a grandson, Brian PARTRIDGE, and a sister, Charlotte POMEROY.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Wayne SWIHART officiating, assisted by Rev. Joe SCHULTZ. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Thursday.

Thursday, October 1, 1992

Melvin S. Hedrick

Nov. 2, 1920 - Sept. 30, 1992

Melvin S. HEDRICK, 71, of 2006 White Creek Drive, Lake Manitou, died at 10:40 a.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Miami County to Berlin and Marie SMITH HEDRICK. He lived his entire life in Fulton and Miami counties. On June 30, 1966 in Rocheter he married Marjorie A. PUSEY, who survives. He was a retired conductor for the C&O Railroad and had worked as a former Fulton County veteran service officer. He was an Air Force veteran of World War II and a member of the Rochester American Legion and VFW and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Harold (Peg) ANDERSON, Peru; three grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. Preceding in death was a sister, Iris KUNKLE.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Carl RICKS officiating. Burial will be in the Everest Cemetery, Logansport, where the American Legion and VFW will conduct military rites. Friends may call from 3-5 and 6-8 p.m. today.

Friday, October 2, 1992

Aimee Elizabeth Fishburn

Sept. 29, 1992 - SEpt. 29, 1992

Aimee Elizabeth FISHBURN, infant daughter of John W. and Marie D. SMITH FISHBURN, 15118 S. Olive Trail, Plymouth, was stillborn Tuesday afternoon.

Surviving with her parents are a sister, Heather FISHBURN, at home; a brother, John FISHBURN Jr., at home; the maternal grandparents, Harold and Irene SMITH, Farmingrton, N.Y.; the paternal grandparents, the Rev. Roy and Donna FISHBURN, Plymouth, and aunts and uncles.

Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday with the Revs. Roy FISHBURN and Earl LIGHTFOOT officiating. Burial will be in the Poplar Grove Cemetery, near Culver. There will be no visitation. Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, is in charge of arrangements.

Richard D. Hoff

June 21, 1917 - Oct. 1, 1992

Richard Dean HOFF, 75, Rt.1, Box 95, Lucerne, died at 1 p.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Carroll County to Newman G. and Gladys M. CUNNINGHAM HOFF. On July 20, 1937 at Kokomo he married Betty J. HAMON, who survives. He was a retired farmer and retired in 1979 as a machinist for Logansport Machine Company Inc. He was a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers and the Logansport Church of the Brethren.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Elaine K. BROWN, Lucerne; three sons, Richard L. HOFF and Rodney L. HOFF, both of Kewanna, and Dr. Kenneth E. HOFF, Rochester; nine grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a step-great-grandchild, and a brother, Roger M. HOFF, South Bend. Preceding in death were two sisters, two brothers and two grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, with Dr. Bryan CLEMENS officiating. Burial will be in the Metea Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saturday. Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Association.

Strawther E. Mitchell

Oct. 29, 1893 - Oct. 1, 1992

Strawther E. MITCHELL, 98, Rt. 1, Akron, died at 12:45 p.m. Thursday at Life Care Center, where he had lived two weeks.

He was born Oct. 29, 1893 in Windfall to Boone and Mollie FOUST MITCHELL. He lived 40 years in Burlington before moving to Akron. In 1914 he married Lela BIDGOOD, who died in July 1920. On Sept. 9, 1927 he married Sylvia MILLER, who died Nov. 3, 1988. He was retired from Dirilyte of Kokomo and from farming.

Surviving are a daughter, Mary Frances MARQUIS, Cincinnati, Ohio; five grandchildren, Raymond CROUSORE, Cincinnati; Paul CROUSORE, Warsaw; Carol BAHNEY, Akron; George MARQUIS, Dunedin, Fla., and Mike MARQUIS, Fort Wayne; several great-grandchildren, and several great-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were three brothers and a sister.

Gravsides services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Greenlawn Cemetery, Greentown, with the Rev. Dennis SIGLE officiating. Frienda may call from 4-6 p.m. Saturday at Neptune Funeral Home, Burlington.

Saturday, October 3, 1992

[no obits]

Monday, October 5, 1992

Kenneth A. Louthain

Navy E5 Kenneth Allen LOUTHAIN, 23, died Saturday while on duty aboard the USS Virginia anchored at Port Jamaica. He was the son of Donnie and Carole HALL LOUTHAIN, Rt. 5, Logansport.

Arrangements are pending at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.

Theodore Weiss

Sept. 17, 1927 - Sept. 14, 1992

Word has been received of the Sept. 14 death of Congressman Theodore “Ted” WEISS, 64, of Manhattan, N.Y. and Washington, D.C.

Burial was Sept. 16 in the family cemetery in South Amboy, N.J. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Library or the Fulton County Historical Society’s log cabin fund.

Mr. Weiss’s death was attributed to heart failure. He had single bypass surgery and a pacemaker installed in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1982. In 1986 he had quadruple-bypass surgery in Washington, D.C., after collapsing at a dinner on Capital Hill.

He was born in the Hungarian village of Gava, about 50 miles southeast of Budapast. He was the son of a butcher. When he was 10 years old and with anti-semitism on the rise in Europe, his mother moved the family to South Amboy, N.J. where Mrs. Weiss’s sister lived. Mr. Weiss’s father, who remained in Hungary and survived a concentration camp, died in 1948.

Mr. Weiss mastered English within six months. In 1946 he joined the Army and spent 18 months in Japan broadcasting news and sports for the Armed Forces Radio Service. Upon returning to civilian life, he attended Syracuse (N.Y.) University on the G.I. Bill and earned a bachelor’s degree in 1951 and a law degree in 1952. He was admitted to the New York Bar the following year. He was active in Democratic politics and elected to the City Council in 1961, when he wrote the city’s gun control law, and served 15 years before going to Congress in 1976.

In recent years, Weiss was chairman of the House Government Operations Human Resources and Intergovernmental Relations Subcommittee, devoting much attention to issues of food and drug safety. He also served on the Foreign Affairs and Banking committees and chaired the Congressional Arts Caucus. Weiss had a career in elective office that spanned more than 30 years.

On Jan. 18, 1980 in New York City he married Sonja MILLER HOOVER, who survives. Sonja is the daughter of Florence MILLER, Rochester, and the late Harold E. MILLER. She is the granddaughter of the late Monie MILLER and Mr. and Mrs. John H. DAWALD, Rochester.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Thomas and Stephen [WEISS], New York City; two step-sons, Geoffery and Rob HOOVER, New York City; four grandchildren, Margeaux HOOVER, Indiana HOOVER, Duke HOOVER and Texas HOOVER, all of New York City; a sister, Claire GOLDSTEIN, San Leandro, Calif.; two step-sisters, and a step-brother.

Tuesday, October 6, 1992 to Wednesday, October 7, 1992

[no obits]

Thursday, October 8, 1992

Alta L. Paxton

Alta L. PAXTON, 85, 222 Parkview, Plymouth, died at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home in Plymouth.

Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Kenneth A. Louthain

March 9, 1969 - Oct. 3, 1992

Kenneth Allen LOUTHAIN, 23, an E-5 in the U.S. Navy, died at his duty station aboard the USS Virginia Oct. 3.

‘ He was born in Downey, Calif., to Donnie Lee and Carole HALL LOUTHAIN. A 1988 graduate of Caston High School, he attended two years in the U.S. navy Nuclear Power School.

Surviving are his parents, Donnie and Carole LOUTHAIN, Rt. 5, Logansport; a sister, Mrs. Richard (Shawna) ERWIN, Virginia Beach, Va., and a niece and a nephew. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Richard BROWN officiating. Burial will be in he Corinth Brethren Cemetery, Twelve Mile, with full military honors. Friends may call from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to the Gideons International through the funeral home.

Rex E. Spangle

Aug. 27, 1922 - Oct. 6, 1992

Rex Elbe SPANGLE, 70, Disko, died 10:56 p.m. Tuesday at Wabash County Hospital following a lengthy illness.

He was born in Silver Lake to Earl and Elsie ERVIN SPANGLE. He was a life-long resident of the Silver Lake area. He was a retired General Tire, Wabash, machinist. He was an Army veteran of World War II, where he earned a Purple Heart in the European Theater.

Surviving are two daughters, Paula RAY, Silver Lake, and Priscella TEEPLE, Houston, Texas; a son, Dave [SPANGLE], Silver Lake; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lucelle FORD, Claypool, and Opal STIRLING, Warsaw, and three brothers, Doyle SPANGLE, Warsaw; Royal SPANGLE, Laketon, and Joe SPANGLE, Claypool. Preceding in death were four brothers and a sister.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Strong Funeral Home, Silver Lake, with the Rev. Jimmy ROBBINS officiating. Burial will be in the Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake, with military graveside services by the Warsaw America Legion. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday.

Friday, October 9, 1992

Alta L. Paxton

Sept. 30, 1907 - Oct. 7, 1992

Alta L. PAXTON, 85, of 222 Parkview, Plymouth, died at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home in Plymouth.

She was born near Culver to Cornelius and Alma DEAN HEMINGER. She moved from Bourbon to Plymouth in Febrary 1988. In 1930 she married Donald G. PAXTON, who died July 6, 1975. She was a member of the Etna Green Home Economics Club.

Surviving are a son, Larry [PAXTON], Bourbon six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and a sister, Ora SNIDER, Plymouth. Preceding in death were a daughter, Donna [PAXTON]; three sisters, and a brother.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at King Memorial Home, Mentone. Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Saturday.

Saturday, October 10, 1992

Earl D. Linn

June 25, 1916 - Oct. 9, 1992

Earl D. LINN, 76, of 1519 Madison St., (formerly of Tiosa), died at 3:10 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Hospital, where he had been a patient for five days. He had been ill for two years.

He was born near Warsaw to John and Mona DUNNUCK LINN. He moved from Nappanee to this area 50 years ago. On June 25, 1937 in Columbia City he married Nedra G. DIESCH, who survives. He retired in 1981 from the maintenance department at Rochester High School. He was a member of the Richland Center United Methodist Church and I.O.O.F. Lodge.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Lon (Shirley) SOUTHERLAND, Nashvile, Tenn., and Mrs. Robert (Janice) ROCKHILL, Etna Green; a granddaugher, Wendy ROCKHILL, Etna Green; two grandsons, Larry and Landon SOUTHERLAND, Nashville; three sisters, Mrs. “Chink” (Helen) WHITMAN, Edwardsburg, Mich.; Mrs..Douglas (Beatrice) TOBIAS, Nappanee, and Mrs. Marvin (June) HUFFMAN, Atwood, and a brother, John LINN, Elkhart. Preceding in death were two sisters, Cleo HARTMAN and Dora MILLER, and a brother, Richard [LINN].

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, and burial will be in the Richland Center I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday and after 9 a.m. Monday. The Richland Center [I.O.O.F. Lodge] will conduct memorials services at 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Monday, October 12, 1992

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Tuesday, October 13, 1992

Joe C. Shepherd

Aug. 28, 1926 - Oct. 12, 1992

Joe C. SHEPHERD, 66, of 2293 West 200 South, Kosciusko County, died at 11:46 p.m. Monday in the Emergency Room at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, after an extended illness.

He was born in Floyd County, Ky., on Aug. 28, 1926 to Kelly and Sally SHEPHERD. He was married Nov. 20, 1946 to Letha SHANNON, who survives. He had lived in the Warsaw area most of his life. He retired in 1971 from Dalton Foundries in Warsaw after 25 years.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Nancye) WHITNEY, of Florida; a son, Joe T. SHEPHERD, Warsaw; two brothers, Okie SHEPHERD, Means, Ky., and Lee SHEPHERD, Burket; four sisters, Rhoda TACKETT, Means, Ky.; Sadie TEETER and Vada CONLEY, both of Yellow Creek Lake, and Nawasa VIRES, Columbia City; five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Titus Fneral Home, Warsaw, and burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Wednesday, October 14, 1992

[no obits]

Thursday, October 15, 1992

Robert W. Mills

March 30, 1933 - Oct. 14, 1992

Robert W. MILLS, 59, Antwerp, Ohio, died at 5:45 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Fort Wayne.

He was born in Pine Valley to R. Wayne and Mildred McCAIN MILLS. On Oct. 15, 1955 he married Marilyn STANSBURY, who survives. He worked 25 years as an electrician for General Motors in Defiance, Ohio. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Defiance and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a Marine Corps veteran.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Lisa) PRICE, Tempe, Ariz.; a son, Craig [MILLS], Tempe; five grandchildren; his mother, Mildred MILLS, Defiance; his father, R. Wayne MILLS, Rochester; two sisters, Virginia THORRINGTON, Rochester, and Mrs. Larry (Debra) PUGSLEY, Minneapolis, Minn., and two brothers, David [MILLS], Urbana, and Jon [MILLS], Mesa, Ariz. Preceding in death were a son, Terry R. [MILLS], and a sister, Maribeth MILLS RENTSCHLER.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Mast Mock Hoffman Funeral Home, Defiance, wih the Rev. John HOSTETTLER officiating. Burial will be in the Sherman Cemetery, where the VFW will conduct military rites. Memorials may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association and Caring Way Hospice.

Betty J. Hilton

Sept. 8, 1930 - Oct. 14, 1992

Betty Jean HILTON, 62, Rochester, died Wednesday at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis.

She was born in Rensselaer to Lester and Charlotte EATON AGATE. She moved from Carmel to Rochester four years ago. She was married to Carrol HILTON, who survives. She retired as a postal clerk in 1990, having worked in the Carmel Post Office for 28 years and in the Logansport Post Office for 2 years. She was one of the first female rural letter carries in central Indiana and was a watercolorist.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Jackie BARTON, Westfield; two sons, Tim [HILTON], Lafayette, and Steve [HILTON], Palatine, Ill.; four grandchildren, and two sisters, Louisa BOO, Westville, and Kaherine HICKMAN, Rensselaer.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, 900 N. Rangeline Road, Carmel, with the Rev. Bruce RUSSELL officiating. Cremation will follow and burial will be in Indianapolis. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Ruby F. Stockton

Jan. 11, 1935 - Oct. 14, 1992

Ruby Fay STOCKTON, 57, of 1323 Madison St., Plymouth, died at 8:48 p.m. Wednesday at her home following an 18-month illness.

She was born in Newport, Ark., to Ed and Hildred SCUDDERS WILLIAMS. She moved from Marktree, Ark., to Plymoth 30 years ago. In September 1952 in Marktree she married William Thomas STOCKTON, who died in December 1956. She worked 17 years for Hehr International Corporation in Plymouth.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. William (Marsha) TOLAND, Tower Hill, Ill.; Patsy STOCKTON, Delong, and Mrs. Robert (Chris) SWINSON, West Liberty, Ill.; two sons, Glen BORDERS, Ligonier, and Richard STOCKTON, U.S. Navy, Great Lakes Naval Training Center, Ill.; seven grandchildren, and a brother, Lester L. WILLIAMS, Walkerton. preceding in death were a grandson, three sisters and a brother.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Lloyd HOWARD officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saturday.

Judson H. Hutchinson

Aug. 12, 1910 - Oct. 15, 1992

Judson H. HUTCHINSON, 82, of Rt. 2, Box 211, Rochester, died at 9:10 a.m. today in Woodlawn Hospital.

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

Tammie J. Dillman

Jan. 30, 1969 - Oct. 13, 1992

Tammie J. DILLMAN, 23, Rt. 1, Box 8, Star City, died at 2:39 p.m. Tuesday from injuries sustained in a car-truck accident at U.S. 31 and Indiana 14.

She was born in Rensselaer to Howard R. and Judith CROSS FIRKINS. She moved from Wolcott to Star City 1 year ago. On May 3, 1986 in Francesville she married Daniel DILLMAN, who survives.

Surviving with her husband are her parents; a sister, Sherri OVERMYER, Monon; a brother, Timothy HOWARD, Winamac; her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie CROSS, Wolcott, and paternal grandmother, Maxine FIRKINS, Edmonton, Ky. Her son Brock D. DILLMAN also died in the accident.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Kellogg Funeral Home in Monon with Pastor Les BUCHER officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Francesville. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. today at the Kellogg Funeral Home. Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, was in charge of local arrangements.

Brock D. Dillman

April 7, 1988 - Oct. 13, 1992

Brock D. DILLMAN, 4, Rt. 1, Box 8, Star City, died at 2:39 p.m. Tuesday from injuries sustained in a car-truck accident at U.S. 31 and Indiana 14.

He was born in Lafayette to Daniel and Tammie FIRKINS DILLMAN.

Surviving are his father, maternal grandkparent, Howard and Judith FIRKINS; maternal great-grancparents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie CROSS, Wolcott; paternal grandparents, Richard and Pat DILLMAN, Monon; the maternal great-grandmother, Maxine FIRKINS, and the paternal great-randparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest R. DILLMAN, Winamac. The accident also killed his mother, Tammie DILLMAN.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Kellogg Funeral Home in Monon with Pastor Les BUCHER officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Francesville. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. tonight at the Kellogg Funeral Home. Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, was in charge of local arranements.

Friday, October 16, 1992

Judson H. Hutchinson

Aug. 12, 1910 - Oct. 15, 1922

Judson H. “Jud” HUTCHINSON, 82, of Rt. 2, Box 211, Rochester, died at 9:10 a.m. Thursday in Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born near Athens to James H. and Maud BOZARTH HUTCHINSON. He had been reared by his step-mother, Elva HEETER HUTCHINSON, from the age of seven. He was a lifetime resident of Athens and lived one mile north of Athens at the Owl Creek Dairy Farm.

On April 25, 1940 in Rochester he married Virginia Lucille MOORMAN, who survives. He retired in 1976 from Bendix Corporation in South Bend. He attended the Athens United Methodist Church.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Dudley (Carol Lee) BROWN, Fort Worth, Texas, and Mrs. Gary (Judy) ATKINS, Irvington, Ala.; five grandchildren, Treg R. BROWN, Fort Worth; Sheri E. DEWAR, Honolulu; Aaron and John ATKINS, both of Mobile,Ala., and Rachel ATKINS, Irvington; a great-granddaughter, and a brother, Ned R. HUTCHINSON, Franklin, N.C. Preceding in death were two brothers, Edward and Waldo [HUTCHINSON].

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Irvin BEHM officiating. Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saturday and after 1 p.m. Sunday.

Saturday, October 17, 1972

[no obits]

Monday, Octoer 19, 1992

Grace Gagnon

Grace GAGNON, 72, Rt. 1, Silver Lake, died at 9 p.m. Sunday, shortly after admission to Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw.

Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

G. V. Emigh

Sept. 19, 1930 - Oct. 17, 1992

G.V. “Gary” EMIGH, 62, Culver, died at 1:35 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital in Plymouth.

He was born in Argos to Bud and Louise EMIGH. On Sept. 18, 1949 at Rochester he married Mildred L. COLLINS, who survives. He was retired as a clerk from Culver Academy and was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Culver.

Surviving with his wife are a granddaughter, Della M. EMIGH, Knox; a grandson, Marcus EMIGH, Valparaiso, and a sister, Christine ORR, Huntsville, Ala. Preceding in death were a son, Dennis [EMIGH], and a brother, Donald EMIGH.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Emmanuel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Juanita KUHN officiating. Burial will be in the Culver Masonic Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. tonight at the Bonine Funeral Home, Culver, and after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the church.

John D. Hagan

April 25, 1908 - Oct. 17, 1992

Former Rochester resident John Donald “Don” HAGAN, 84, Orange, Calif., died at 10:45 p.m. Saturday at Orange Park Convalescent Hospital.

He was born in Rochester to Edward V. and Nellie REESE HAGAN. He moved from Mishawaka, where he had lived for 10 years, to Orange in 1970. On March 20, 1934 in Rochester he married Dorothy A. REED, who survives. He retired in 1969 from Bendix Corporation in South Bend. He had also worked as an apartment manager in Orange for four years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Orange and the I.O.O.F. Lodge.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Sandra A. HAGAN, Placentia, Calif., and a sister, Mrs. Virl (Bernice) FORE, Noblesville.

Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of local arrangements, to be announced. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Tuesday, October 20, 1992

Grace P. Gagnon

June 9, 1920 - Oct. 18, 1992

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Silver Creek Church of God for Grace P. GAGNON, 72, Rt. 1, Silver Lake.

The Rev. Roy W. WOLFE will officiate, and burial will be in the Silver Creek Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. today at the Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, and after 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Silver Creek Church of God.

Mrs. Gagnon died at 9:29 p.m. Sunday, shortly after arrival at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw.

She was born in Fulton County to Clyde and Bernice SQUIRES PONTIUS. On June 28, 1941 in Akron she married Rosewell J. GAGNON, who survives. She was a member of the Silver Creek Church of God.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Barry (Judy) BLUE and Mrs. Steven (Cindy) BUCHER, both of Silver Lake; five grandchildren, Wendy THOMPSON, Angela HONEYCUTT, Kerry KING, Nathan BUCHER and Kimberly BUCHER; two sisters, Mrs. Edward (Glendon) HANCOCK, Roann, and Mrs. Billie (Dollie) EATON, Rochester, and a brother, John PONTIOUS, Rochester.

J. Donald King

Nov. 25, 1913 - Oct. 19, 1992

J. Donald KING, 78, Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchesrter, died at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Wabash Community Hospital, Wabash.

He was born Nov. 25, 1913 in the Mt. Zion community to Howard G. and Carrie M. CONRAD KING. He had lived in the Rochester area until moving to Peabody in 1989. On Feb. 8, 1935 in Rochester he married to Mary C. TOMB, who survives. He managed the former Wynn Grocery from 1936-46; owned the former Morris Grocery from 1946-1962, and managed the Fulton Branch of the First National Bank from 1962-1965. He was a member, elder, deacon and former Sunday School superintendent of the First Presbyterian Church. He was a 50-year member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge.

Surviving with his wife are his father, Howard [KING], Rochester; a foster-daughter, Mrs. Danny (Carol J.) OLIVER, Chesterton; a foster-son, William H. KING, Rt. 5, Rochester; a niece, Janet M. KING, Rochester; two brothers, Robert L. and William W. KING, both of Rochester; five foster-grandchildren, and a foster-great-granddaughter. Preceding in death was his mother. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at 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 2-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund or to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

John C. McGlothin

Sept. 4, 1920 - Oct. 20, 1992

John Clay McGLOTHIN, 72, of 909 Clover St., died at 9:15 a.m. today, shortly after admission to Woodlawn Hospital. He had been in failing health for six months.

He was born in Powell County, Ky., to Fred and Adaelle HUFF McGLOTHIN. He lived most of his life in this community. On April 1, 1943 in Rochester he married Donnabell MIKESELL. He retired in 1985 as an electrician for Burton Mechanical Contractors Inc. He attended the Macy Christian Church. He was World War II Army veteran, having served in the Pacific Theater. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge, the American Legion, the Manitou VFW, and the Manitou Moose Lodge.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Ronald (Dawn) ROGERS, Plymouth; a son, Richard [McGLOTHIN], Rochester; a daughter-in-law, Linda McGLOTHIN; two granddaughters, Candy ZARTMAN, North Manchester, and Wendy McGLOTHIN, Rochester; a great-grandson, Paul D. ZARTMAN, North Manchester; three sisters, Mrs. John (Ella) RICHARDS, Crescent City, Fla., and Bertha “Bertie” JOCKING and Joy HUNTER, both of Rochester, and two brothers, Woodie McGLOTHIN and Fred McGLOTHIN, both of Rochester. Preceding in death were a son, John D McGLOTHIN, on July 15, 1990, and two sisters, Pearl WOODCOX and Elsie BATES.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. David WELSH officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery with military rites by the American Legion and VFW. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday. The I.O.O.F. Lodge will conduct a memorial service at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.

Wednesday, October 21, 1992

Helen Gaumer

Helen GAUMER, 92, Rt. 3, Rochester, died at 11 a.m. today at Rochester Nursing Home where she had resided for two weeks.

Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochesrter, is in charge of arrangements.

Thursday, Oct. 22, 1992

Mary E. Briney

Oct. 16, 1903 - Oct. 21, 1992

Mary Esther BRINEY, 89, of 328 Jay St., died at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Hospital, following two weeks illness.

She was born in Richland Township to Melvidore and Vina WELLER BRINEY. She lived her entire life in the Fulton County area. She was a former matron at Riddle School for 22 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, where she taught the Sunday School class for junior for 35 years.

Surviving are a sister, Anna BRINEY, Peru; six nieces and nephews, Mrs. Gene (Barbara) TACKETT, Athens; Mrs. James (Carol) KEELE, Warsaw; Larry CALHOUN, Jerry CAMPBELL and Ira James CALHOUN, all of Rochester, and Paul D. BRINEY, Florida.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Samuel WRIGHT officiating. Burial will be in the Jordan Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church children’s ministry.

Helen Gaumer

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home for Helen GAUMER, 92, Rt. 2, Rochester.

The Rev. C. Allan HAZAN will officiate and burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. tonight and after 9 a.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to the Manitou Training Center.

She died at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Rochester Nursing Home, where she had lived for two weeks.

She founded the Fulton County Humane Society and was one of the founders of the Flying Hoofs Saddle Club. At her farm home on Monticello Road, she operated the Little Red Barn Kennels and housed hundreds of stray cats and dogs. In 1982 she received the Community Service Award from the Rochester Chamber of Commerce.

She lived most of her life in Fulton County. She owned the Manitou Beauty Salon in Rochester or 30 years and was a member of the Eastern Star and the First Christian Church.

Born on Oct. 25, 1900 in Sidell, Ill., to T.J. “Jeff” and Fanny MANNING GAUMER, she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Russell (Lois) WILSON, Rochester, and Madge STEWART, Bremen; eight nieces and nephews, Mrs. Joe (Terry) MOORE and Tom and Rob WILSON, all of Rochester; Jane MILLS, Silverton, Ore.; Becky ROMAN, Indianapolis; James STEWART, South Bend; John GAUMER, Boise, Idaho, and Jeff GAUMER, Seattle, Wash. Preceding in death were two brothers, Floyd and Leonard GAUMER, and an infant sister.

Friday, October 23, 1992

Roy D. Frettinger

Feb. 1, 1917 - Oct. 22, 1992

Roy D. FRETTINGER, 75, of 241 S. Railroad St., Kewanna, died at noon Thursday shortly after arrival at Fort Wayne Memorial Hospital, where he was taken after being injured in a traffic accident at U.S. 31 and Old U.S. 31 south of Rocheter earlier in the day.

Mr. Frettinger was born in Sidell, Ill., to John M. and Dela l. GOODWIN FRETTINGER. He was formerly of Rt. 3, Rochester. He was a fence bilder and was known for his wood carvings, some of which are displayed in the Fulton County Museum. He attended the Sharon Wesleyan Church, west of Rochester.

Surviving are a son, Donald R. [FRETTINGER], Balm, Fla.; a step-daughter, Pamela, of Louisiana; two sisters, Mildred FRETTINGER, Kewanna, and Mrs. Richard (Gladys) AMBROSE, Wheeling, Ill., and two brothers, Ralph J. [FRETTINGER], Wanatah, and David P. [FRETTINGER], Rochester. Preceding in death were a sister, Hazel DARKWOOD, and three brothers, William, Frank and Walter [FRETTINGER].

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Hartler Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. David WEBB officiating. Burial will be in the Kewanna I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to the Gideons International.

Saturday, October 24, 1992

Nicholas Zalac

April 5, 1919 - Oct. 23, 1992

Nicholas ZALAC, 73, 525 W. Sixth St., Rochester, died at 10:03 a.m. Friday, shortly after admission to Woodlawn Hospital.

Born in Versailles, Pa., to Matt and Julia HEROMATKA ZALAC, he moved from Pennsylvania to Rochester in 1950. On July 20, 1950 in South Bend he married Grace E. MICEVIC, who died Feb. 2, 1983. He retired in 1975 from the Rochester Water Department. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War.

Surviving are a sister, Mrs. George (Anna) RESKOVAC, Grindstone, Pa., and a brother, Steve [ZALAC], Freedom, Calif. Preceding death was a brother, Ivan [ZALAC].

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday.

Irvin E. Clingler

Irvin Earl “Hap” CLINGLER, 56, N. Church Street, Delong, died at 1:25 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

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

Monday, October 26, 1992

Irvin E. Clingler

Sept. 10, 1936 - Oct. 24, 1992

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Gospel Lighthouse Church in Delong for Irvin Earl “Hap” CLINGLER, 56, 5820 N. Church St., Delong.

The Rev. Floyd ALLEN will officiate and burial will be in the Monterey I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. today at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, and after 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church.

Mr. Clingler died at 1:24 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital, where he had been a patient for a week. He was born in Argos to Cecil and Hazel WILHELM CLINGLER. He lived most of his life in the Delong community. On Dec. 10, 1955 in Argos he married Shirley L. CHANEY, who survives. He had worked five years at Fulton Industries. He was a member of the Delong Gospel Lighthouse Church.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Jeffery (Lisa) BIRK, Delong; three sons, Rick and Ryan [CLINGLER], both of Delong, and Robert [CLINGLER], Rochester; nine grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; three sisters, Mrs. Charles (Mildred) WEIGER, Indianapolis; Annabelle COUGHENOUR, Akron, and Mrs. Eugene (Violet) FARRIS, Delong; three brothers, Russell and Melvin [CLINGLER], both of Delong, and Virgil [CLINGLER], Akron, and nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were his parents.

Charles A. Myers

Sept. 3, 1913 - Oct. 25, 1992

Charles A. “Chuck” MYERS, 79, Linden Road, Argos, died at 1:20 p.m. Sunday at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home in Plymouth, where he had been a patient for five days.

He was born in Green Township of Marshall County, west of Argos, to George and Nona CARPENTER MYERS. He was a lifetime resident of the Argos community. On April 11, 1936 in Rochester he married Irene CARR, who died June 19, 1991. He was a retired farmer and a memver of the Jordan Baptist Church in Argos.

Surviving are two daughters, Helen BOCKOVER, Twelve Mile, and Mrs. Lowell (Ardelia) McCOLLOUGH, Bourbon; eleven grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; two sisters, Zella McCAY and Ruth GROSSMAN, both of Argos; a brother, Robert MYERS, San Clemente, Calif., and nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were three sisters, Eva BURKETT, Edna BURKETT and Clara GARNER, and two brothers, Harry and Kenneth MYERS.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. 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.

E. Selina Gerig

Feb. 27, 1904 - Oct. 25, 1952

E. Selina GERIG, 88, Rt. 2, Akron, died at 8:37 p.m. Sunday in the Muskegon (Mich.) General Hospital, where she had been a patient since Thursday. She had been in failing health for two months.

She was born in Fulton Couny to Oliver Perry and Ethel A. SMITH UTTER. She was a lifetime resident of the Akron community and Fulton County. On Nov. 3, 1928 in Akron she married John Joseph GERIG, who died Aug. 6, 1984. She was active with the Fulton County Historical Society in preserving round barn history, was the grand marshal of a Round Barn Festival parade and was a member of the Akron Church of God.

Surviving are a daughter, Sonja GERIG, at home; a son, Dr. Dean A. GERIG, Whitehall, Mich.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and a brother and sister-in-law, Howard and Helen UTTER, Akron. preceding in death was a grandson, David GERIG, in 1991.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the Akron Church of God with the Rev. James MALBONE officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, and after 12:30 p.m. Thursday at the church. Memorials may be made to the bus ministry of the Akron Church of God.

Dennis A. Troutman

Feb. 9, 1912 - Oct. 23, 1992

Dennis A. “Dick” TROUTMAN, 80, Rt. 1, Kewanna, died at 6:23 p.m. Friday in Carmel at the home of his daughter.

He was born in Kewanna to Hal P. and Elizabeth BARNETT TROUTMAN. On May 3, 1942 in Metea he married Emagene WHITING, who survives. He was retired after 45 years as the owner of a small engine sales and repair business. He was a member of the John Birch Society and the American Pary. He liked airplanes and built one in high school. He was a 1930 graduate of Kewanna High School.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Nancy E. YOUNG, Carmel; Barbara PELL, Nashville, Ind., and Marigene STONE, Rockwood, Tenn.; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary E. TROUTMAN, Murtaugh, Idaho, and a brother, Charles E. TROUTMAN, Murtaugh. Preceding in death were two brothers.

Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Barnett Cemetery, Kewanna, with Pastors Merle PELL and William WERNER officiating. There will be no visitation.

Edman E. Robbins

July 1, 1910 - Oct. 25, 1992

Edman E. ROBBINS, 82, of 301 First St., Argos, died at 6:45 a.m. Sunday in Woodlawn Hospital, where he had been a patient for five days.

He was born to Henry and Ruby EATON ROBBINS in Argos, and was a lifetime resident of the community. On July 29, 1933 in Crown Point he married Eldora JAGGERS, who died Oct. 28, 1991. He was retired from the LaPaz Elevator. He was a member of the Argos United Methodist Church, the Argos Lions Club and the Plymouth Masonic Lodge.

Surviving are a daughter Susan Kay ROBBINS, Miami Beach,Fla.; a niece, Mrs. Larry (Kay) DAVIS, Culver, and a nephew, Kenn VanDerWEELE, Fort Wayne. Preceding in death was a sister, Mary Alice VanDerWEELE, in 1972.

Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Dr. Donald C. LACY and the Rev. Jack RHOADES Sr., officiating. Burial will be in the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. tonight and after 9 a.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Argos United Methodist Church or the Plymouth Masonic Lodge.

Tuesday, October 27, 1992

E. Selina Gerig

Feb. 27, 1904 - Oct. 25, 1952

Visitation times for E. Selina GERIG have been changed to 3-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home in Akron, and after 12:30 p.m. Thursday at the Akron Church of God.

Services wil e at the church at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, and burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Memorials may e made to the church.

Mrs. Gerig, 88, Rt. 2, Akron, died at 8:37 p.m. Sunday in the Muskegon (Mich.) General Hospital, where she had been a patient since Thursday.

Margaret H. Dorton

Sept. 11, 1919 - Oct. 26, 1992

Margaret H. DORTON, 73, Hartford City, died at 12:30 p.m. Monday in Blackford County Hospital at Hartford City.

She was born in Fulton County to Thomas and Myrtle BELL HERD. On March 22, 1940 in Waterloo she married Kenneth L. “Red” DORTON, who survives. She was a 1937 graduate of Grass Creek High School, a 1939 graduate of Indiana Central College (now University of Indianapolis) and a 1957 graduate of Ball State University, where she received a master’s degree in 1966. She began a 28-year teaching career in Grass Creek, and later taught at Hartford City’s Northside and William Reed elementary schools. She retired in 1978 after 18 years of teaching in Marion at Washington, Emerson and Center elementary schools. She also tutored from her home. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Hartford City, the Indiana Retired Teachers Association and the United Methodist Women.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Carol Ann) FULLER, Coopersville, Mich.; Mrs. Jerry (Nancy) SUTTON, Hartford City, and Mrs. Peter (Susan) SCHOWNIR, Huntington; a son, Kenneth L. [DORTON], Key West, Fla; seven grandchildren; a great-grandchild, and a brother, John HERD, Kewanna. Preceding in death were a sister, Mary HERD BURDETTE, and a brother, Joseph HERD.

‘ Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Trinity United Methodist Church, 303 N. Walnut St., Hartford City, with the Rev. Robert C. WILLBANKS officiating. Burial will be in the Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Muncie. Friends may call from 3-5 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m.-noon Thursday at Keplinger Funeral Home, 509 N. High St., Hartford City. Memorials may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church.

Wednesday, October 28, 1992

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Thursday, October 29, 1992

Earl Wicker

Earl WICKER, 62, Peru, died Wednesday.

Arrangements are pending with Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home in Peru.

Friday, October 30, 1992

Earl Wicker

March 28, 1930 - Oct. 28, 1992

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru, for Earl WICKER, 62, of 310 Jackson Ave., Peru.

The Rev. Gene CORRELL will officiate, and burial will be in the Ever-Rest Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to the National Wildlife Federation.

Mr. Wicker died at 11:35 a.m. Wednesday from injuries sustained in an industrial accident at Rochester Metal products. He was born in Mousie, Ky., to Elliott and Beulah HICKS WICKER. On Aug. 4, 1953 he married Ina “Faye” SMITH, who survives. He was a maintenance supervisor at Rochester Metal Products. He was retired from the Air Force after 23 years’ service. He was a member of the Zion Chapel Church and the Retired Enlisted Association.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Carol LUDWIG, Peru; two sons, Terry [WICKER], Lebanon, and Paul [WICKER], Detroit, Mich.; three grandchildren; his mother, Beulah WICKER NICKLES, Wayland, Ky.; two sisters, Pearl MARTIN, Kentucky, and Pauline CHAFFINS, Elyria, Ohio; and three brothers, Charles [WICKER], Plymouth, Ohio; Darrell NICKLES, Kendallville, and Shannon NICKLES, Wayland, Ky.

Nancy E. Alt

Feb. 12, 1942 - Oct. 28, 1992

Nancy E. ALT, 50, Urbana, Ohio, died at 10 p.m. Wednesday at Heartland of Urbana (Ohio) Nursing Home following a one-year illness.

She was born in Rochester to Donn and Madelon CARNS NICHOLS. On Aug. 12, 1966 she married Robert ALT, who survives. She graduated from Talma High School and Fort Wayne International Business College. She worked at International Harvester in Fort Wayne until it closed, then worked at Navistar in Springfield, Ohio, until she became ill.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Michelle ALT, Urbana, and Theresa ALT, Indianapolis; her mother, Madelon CARNS, Rochester; a sister, Mrs. Lavone (Betty) CRISSINGER; a brother, Donn NICHOLS Jr., Fort Wayne, and nieces and nephews. Preceding in death was an infant daughter, Christine [ALT].

Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the St. Jude’s Church, State Street, Fort Wayne. Friends may call from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. today at McGoven and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Wayne.

Saturday, October 31, 1992 to Monday, November 2, 1992

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Tuesday, November 3, 1992

E. Gordon Barnes

E. Gordon “Barney” BARNES, 76, Macy, died at 6 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home in Fulton.

Mary E. Addison

Mary E. ADDISON, 89, Elwood, died at noon Monday at Anderson.

Surviving with her four children are a sister, Ruth STALEY, Rochester; a brother Wilbur BROWN, St. Louis, Mo., and two cousins, Raymond BROWN, Rochester, and Hazel GREEN.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Jackley and Landrum Funeral Home in Elwood.

Harvey L. Smith

Nov. 16, 1906 - Nov. 3, 1992

Harvey L. “Funny” SMITH, 85, Rt. 2, Akron, died at 6:05 a.m. today at his home following an extended illness.

He was born in Mentone to Edward and Della JEFFERIES SMITH. On Feb. 24, 1940 in Dutchtown he married Faye WARREN, who survives. He was a retired carpenter.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Terry (Betty Lou) FOUST, Akron; a grandson, Bret SLAYBAUGH, and a great-granddaughter, Toni SLAYBAUGH. Preceding in death were a sister and seven brothers.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Wayne JOHNSON officiating. Burial will be in the Nichols Cemetery, Akron. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the South Central Kosciusko Emergency Medical Service or the Kosciusko County Hospice.

Joy O. Yeazel

Joy Ocela YEAZEL, 66, of 13349 Hickory Road, Argos, died at 6 a.m. today at her home.

Arrangements are pending at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Wednesday, November 4, 1992

Joy O. Yeazel

Nov. 20, 1925 - Nov. 3, 1992

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, for Joy Ocela YEAZEL, 66, of 13349 Hickory Road, Argos.

Burial will be in the old Oak Hill Cemetry, Plymouth. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to the Marshall County Cancer Fund.

Miss Yeazel died at 6 a.m. Tuesday at her home following 18 months of illness. She was born in Plymouth to George J. and Nancy L. HARRELL YEAZEL. She was a lifetime member of the Argos community. She retired in 1988 from American Optical of Plymouth, where she had worked 28 years. She attended the Argos Bible Church.

Surviving are three sistes, Fern LYONS, Culver, and Cora DENNEY and Flossie DENNEY, both of Aros; a brother, Victor YEAZEL, Argos, and nieces and nephews. preceding in death was a brother, Dale YEAZEL.

E. Gordon Barnes

April 9, 1916 - Nov. 2, 1992

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home in Fulton for E. Gordon “Barney” BARNES, 76, Rt. 2, Macy.

Pastor Martin MASITTO will officiate, and burial will be in the Plainview Cemetery in Macy, where the Rochester American Legion and VFW will conduct military rites. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Thursday.

Mr. Barnes died at 6 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital. He was born in Water Valley, Ky., to Wade and Jewel WEATHERFORD BARNES. On Feb. 25, 1939 in Hickory, Ky., he married Marguerite BARTON, who survives. He was a retired carpenter and farmer. He served with the Navy in the South Pacific Theater during World War II. He was a member of the Centralia, Ill., Methodist Church. He had lived in Fulton and Miami counties for 30 years.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Dale (Jenny) COX, Rochester, and Mrs. James (Margo) PROVO, Fort Wayne; a son, Gale J. [BARNES], Woodbury, Conn.; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Howard (Barbara) SANDERSON, Reno, Nev., and two brothers, Ned BARNES, Sikeston, Mo., and Roscoe BARNES, Farmington, Ky. A sister and a brother preceded in death.

Thursday, November 5, 1992

Fred W. Rankin

Feb. 13, 1901 - Nov. 3, 1992

Fred Whitman RANKIN, 91, Indianapolis, died Tuesday in Indianapolis Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born in Vernon to David and Jessie TINGLE RANKIN. He was married to Margaret LATHROPE, who died in September 1992. He was a retired teacher, having taught at Rochester High School from 1923-49 and at Beech Grove High School from 1956-1969. He was the principal at Decatur High School from 1949-1956. He was a member of the Indiana High School Athletic Association and a charter member of the St. Andrew Presbyterian Church. He was a past lieutenant governor of the Kiwanis of Indiana and a past director of the Boys State Program. He gave the Trester Award in 1941.

Surviving are a son, David L. [RANKIN], Indianapolis; a daughter, Suzanne McGREGOR, St Lanane, Fla.; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Sarah BENDER, West Lafayette, and a brother, the Rev. James RANKIN, Delphi.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Conkle Funeral Home Speedway Chapel. Burial will be in the Delphi Masonic Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. tonight.

Friday, November 6, 1992

J. Pauline Riner

Jan. 15, 1906 - Nov. 6, 1992

J. Pauline RINER, 86, Mentone, died at 5:45 a.m. today in Kosciusko Community Hospital at Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Hazel Warwick

March 15, 1899 - Nov. 3, 1992

Hazel WARWICK, 93, Tippecanoe Villa, West Lafayette, and Mulberry Lutheran Home, died at 5:18 p.m. Tuesday in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Lafayette, shortly after arrival. She had been in failing health for 1 1/2 years.

She was born in Tippecanoe County to Joseph and Margaret McCORMICK KIRKHOFF. She lived most of her life in Tippecanoe County, except for two years in Topeka, Kan. She attended Tippecanoe Schools for 10 years. On Nov. 7, 1918 she married Russell W. WARWICK, who died March 5, 1980. She was a member of the St. Boniface Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters of America and the St. Elizabeth Hospital Auxiliary. She was a past-president of the Perry Township and the Tippecanoe County home economics clubs.

Surviving are a daughter, Margaret WISLEY, Rochester; a son, William [WARWICK], Lafayette; five grandchildren, and sixteen great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the St. Boniface Catholic Church with the Rev. Tim ALKIRE officiating. Burial will be in the St. Boniface Cemetery. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Saturday at Hahn’s Funeral Home, Lafayette.

John D. Hagan

April 25, 1909 - Oct. 17, 1992

Word was received today of the death of John Donald “Don” HAGAN, 84, of 300 W. Lincoln, No. 54, Orange, Calif., formerly of Rochester.

Mr. Hagan died at 10:45 p.m. Oct. 17 in the Orange Park Convalescent Hospital at Orange.

He was born April 25, 1908 in Rochester to Edward V. and Nellie REESE HAGAN. He was married in Rochester on March 20, 1934 to Dorothy A. REED, who survives. He retired in 1969 from the Bendix Corp., South Bend, and was an apartment manager in Orange for four years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Orange, and of the Odd Fellows Lodge. He moved to Orange in 1970 from Mishawaka, where he had lived for 10 years.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Sandra A. HAGAN, Placentia, Calif., and a sister, Mrs. Virl (Bernice) FORE, Noblesville.

Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery with the Rev. Paul SMITH officiating. Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church of Orange. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of local arranements.

E. Irene Norris

April 20, 1910 - Nov. 6, 1992

E. Irene NORRIS, 82, a resident of the Rochester Nursing Home since 1974, died at 3:15 a.m. today in Woodlawn Hospital. She had been ill for two years.

She was born April 20, 1910 near Athens to Floyd and Ruth THOMPSON NORRIS and was a lifetime resident of Fulton County.

Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Ed (Mary) GAMBLE and Ruby HUDSON, both of Rochester; two brothers, Ralph NORRIS, Rochester, and Frank NORRIS, Logansport, and nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were a sister, Edna BURNS, a brother, Charles [NORRIS], and a nephew, Frank.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday in the 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 Sunday from 11 a.m. until services.

Saturday, November 7, 1992

Donald Tomlinson

Aug. 24, 1906 - Nov. 6, 1992

Donald “Tommie” TOMLINSON, 86, died at 11:25 p.m. Friday at Life Care Center. He had been a nursing home resident for 16 years.

He worked as a laborer and was part of the Rochester Main Street scene, living above Baileys’ Hardware and greeting people who passed by.

Surviving is his step-mother, Florence TOMLINSON, Gainsville, Fla.

Following cremation, burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Zimmerman Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

J. Pauline Riner

Jan. 15, 1906 - Nov. 6, 1992

J. Pauline RINER, 86, of 112 N. Tucker St., Mentone, died at 5:45 a.m. Friday at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw following a one-month illness.

She was born near Mentone to Charrles and Mary ESTEP CASNER. She was a lifetime area resident. On May 21, 1927 she married Curtis Jack RINER, who died in December 1961. She was a school teacher and attendance officer at the school. She was also an antique dealer and a member of the Mentone United Methodist Church, Psi Iota Xi, Eastern Star, Retired Teacher’s Association and the Kosciusko County Historical Association.

Surviving are three sons, Jack K. [RINER], New Haven; Kent R. [RINER], Mentone, and L. Kay [RINER], Etna Green; eleven grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were two sisters and a brother.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with the Rev. Will LAWSON officiating. Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday.

Monday, November 9, 1992

Betty Rouch

Sept. 17, 1914 - Nov. 7, 1992

Betty M. ROUCH, 78, 1217 Franklin Ave., died at 6 a.m. Saturday in Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She had been ill for six weeks.

Born in Richmond to John and Gertrude BRUSCHER, she was retired from Torrington Products, now known as Brookside Group Torin Division.

Surviving are a daughter, Gloria ANDREWS, Rocheter; a son, Roger ROUCH, Kewanna; five grandchildren, Angel and David II ANDREWS, and Heather, Hayley and Ryan ROUCH, and a brother, Fritz BRUSCHER, Ann Arbor, Mich. Preceding in death were a sister and three brothers.

Graveside services will be at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery wih the Revs. Junior BOSE and Lonnie PETERS officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home.

Ned A. Miller

July 6, 1921 - Nov. 7, 1992

Ned A. MILLER, 71, of 1030 Madison St., Rochester, died at 7 p.m. Saurday in Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born in Boone Township of Cass County to Alfred and Ada GRAY MILLER. On June 5, 1953 in Fulton County he married Madeline SHULER, who survives. He was a retired machine operator for Sadler’s Service Center in Grass Creek. He was a 1939 graduate of Metea High School.

Surviving with his wife are a son, Mike SHULER, LaPorte; two grandchildren, and two sisters, Martha WRAY, Kokomo, and Jean St. CLAIR, Rt. 2, Kewanna. Preceding in death was a brother.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with the Rev. David SOMMERS officiating. Burial will be in the Royal Center Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 8 a.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Donald Tomlinson

Aug. 24, 1906 - Nov. 6, 1992

Donald “Tommie” TOMLINSON, 86, died at 6:25 p.m. Friday at Life Care Center, where he had een a patient since 1976.

He was born in Logansport to Albert and Josephine TOMLINSON. He lived most of his life in Fulton County, keeping an apartment above Bailey’s hardware for many years.

Survivors include a step-mother, Florence TOMLINSON, Gainesville, Fla., and a cousin.

Following cremation, butial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements.

Tuesday, November 10, 1992

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Wednesday, November 11, 1992

W. Edward Siegfred

W. Edward SIEGFRED, 100, Rt. 1, Roann, died at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred (Donna) SIEBOLD, Rt. 1, Roann.

Arranements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Christina V. Hall

Oct. 28, 1911 - Nov. 10, 1992

Christina Vernice HALL, 81, Carlisle Health Center, South Bend, died at 6 a.m. Tuesday in South Bend Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.

She was born in Woodstock, Ill., to Leo and Minnie OLIVER McLOCHLIN. She lived most of her life in Kewanna. In 1934 she married Dale WHIPPLE, who died in 1948. In 1952 she married Wilbur HALL, who died in 1966. She was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church in South Bend and its Altar and Rosary Society.

Surviving are a daughter, Sue Ann NOENS, New Carlisle; a son, Kenneth WHIPPLE, Logansport; ten grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; a sister, Marie CLEMONS, Rochester; a brother, Roger McLOCHLIN, Lafayette, and cousins, nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were a son, Wayme WHIPPLE, and a brother, Harold J. McLOCHLIN.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church at Western Avenue and Mayflower Road. Burial will be in St. Ann’s Cemetery in Kewanna. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. today at Welsheimer’s Funeral Home, Williams St., South Bend, where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. today.

Thursday, November 12, 1992

W. Edward Siegfred

July 4, 1892 - Nov. 10, 1992

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, for W. Edward SIEGFRED, 100, Rt. 1, Roann.

The Rev. Lowell BURRUS will officiate and burial will be in the Akron Cemetery, where the Wabash VFW and American Legion will conduct military rites. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. today.

Mr. Siegfred died at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday at the Rt. 1, Roann home of his daughter, where he had lived for 10 years. He was born in Peru to W.C. and Ella MADEFORD SIEGFRED. On Dec. 19, 1919 in Akron he married Myrtle M. PONTIUS, who died Sept. 15, 1981. He was a retired farmer and had worked at General Tire Company in Wabash. He was an army veteran of World War II and a member of the Wabash VFW.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Fred (Donna) SEIBOLD, Roann, and Mrs. Donald (Doris) WALKER and Mrs. Lenard (Joann) RASMUSSEN, both of Peru; a son, William [SIEGFRED], Wabash; eleven grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild. Preceding in death were a daughter, Mary SHIPMAN, two grandchildren; a great-grandchild; two sisters, and three half-brothers.

Friday, November 13, 1992

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Saturday, November 14, 1992

Rosewell Gagnon

March 23, 1919 - Nov. 13, 1992

Rosewell J. GAGNON, 73, Rt. 1, Silver Lake, died at 5:01 p.m. Friday at his home.

He was born in Roann to Edward and Armin BLAIS GAGNON. On June 28, 1941 in Akron he married Grace P. PONTIUS, who preceded in death. He was a farmer and was retired from the Champion Door Company, Columbia City. He also worked at Miller & Sons, Silver Lake. He was a member of the Silver Creek Church of God and pitched horse shoes in many contests.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Barry (Judy) BLUE and Mrs. Steven (Cindy) BUCHER, both of Silver Lake; five grandchildren; three brothers, O’Neill [GAGNON], Burket; Blair [GAGNON], Ligonier, and Russel [GAGNON], South Whitley. Preceding in death were two sisters and six brothers.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Silver Creek Church of God with the Rev. Ray W. WOLFE officiating. Burial will be in the Silver Creek Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, and for an hour before services at the church. Memorials may be made to the Silver Creek Church of God.

Andy P. Kovack

March 27, 1921 - Nov. 13, 1992

Andy P. KOVACK, 71, Ellington, Fla., died at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Manatee Memorial Hospital, Bradenton, Fla. He had lived in Ellington for 3 1/2 months after moving from Auburn, Ala.

He was born in Bretz, W. Va, to Andy and Anna FRAKAS KOVACK. On June 20, 1941 in Oakland, Md., he married Dorcas M. BRADLEY, who preceded in death. He was a memer o the United Brotherhood of Carpenters at Hobart, the Free Pentecostal Church of God, Rochester, and was a U.S. Marine veteran of World War II.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Oydel (Diana) COLEMAN, Rochester; a son, Steven [KOVACK], Palmetto, Fla.; five grandchildren, and eight greatk-grandchildren.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Free Pentecosal Church of God, Rochester, with the Revs. Henry BRADLEY and Luther BAILEY officiating. Burial will be at the Sycamore Cemetery. Friends may call at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, and at the church for an hour before services. Memorials may be made to the Free Pentecostal Church of God.

Walter Gerald

Walter GERALD, 79, 1204 Wabash Ave., died at 1:07 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home.

Monday, November 16, 1992

Otto E. Hunt

Jane M. Hunt

Two people were killed and three injured in a three-vehicle accident on Indiana 14 just east of Indiana 17 Sunday evening, Indiana State police report.

Police said Otto E. HUNT, 68, Remington, and his wife Jane M. HUNT, 65, died instantly when their car ran into the rear dual tires of a farm tractor and spun into the path of an oncoming pickup seven miles west of Rochester at 7 p.m.

The tractor was driven by Jeffrey R GRUBE, 27, Rochester, who had just left a field and was traveling west on the highway when the accident occurred. The eastbound vehicle that struck the Hunt’s was a pickup driven by Donald L. NEUENSCHWANDER, 44, Ossian.

Neuenschwander and his 14-year-old son Shane [NEUENSCHWANDER], were gtreated and released at Woodlawn Hospital for minor cuts and facial injuries. Grube was also treated and released at Woodlawn Hospital.

Police say none of the people involved in the accident were wearing seat belts. “It is the opinion of the investigating officer (Trooper Randy SHAVER) that had seat belts been in use it could have prevented the fatalities and lessened or prevented the injuries,” a police spokesman said.

The Fulton County traffic death toll for the 1992 is now nine, the highest since 1986, when there were 10 for the year.

Walter C. Gerald

Feb. 15, 1913 - Nov. 14, 1992

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Walter C. “Red” GERALD, 79, 1204 Wabash Ave. The American Legion and VFW will provide military rites at the Rochestr I.O.O.F. Cemetery following the service.

The Rev. Bruce APPLEGATE will officiate. Friends may call from 3-5 and 6-8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to the hour of service Tuesday. A Masonic memorial service will be at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mr. Gerald died at 2 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Hospital. He was born in Raccoon to Grover and Olevia HICKS GERALD. On Aug. 4, 1940 in Troy, Kan., he married Laura J. O’DONNELL, who survives. He owned and operated Gerald Construction Co. for 10 years and worked a number of years with McMahan-O’Connor Construction Co. and W.E. Gooch Construction, both of Rochester. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Rochester, the Scottish Rite, South Bend, Mizpah Shrine Temple, Fort Wayne, and the American Legion Post, Rochester. He was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, Richard A. and Larry E [GERALD], both of Rochester; four grandchildren, Cheri LaPLACE, Edwardsburg, Mich.; Corey W. [GERALD], Anderson; Brian H. and Justin HELT, both of Rochester; two great-grandchildren; four sisters, Florence OBENCHAIN, Rochester; Mary BYRD, Lafayette; Ruth SINGLEY, Casa Grande, Ariz., and Betty GARDNER, Pocahontas, Tenn. and a brother James W. [GERALD], Lebanon. Preceding in death were three brothers, Ralph, John and Huston [GERALD].

Harry S. McPherron

Feb. 25, 1908 - Nov. 15, 1992

Harry S. McPHERRON, 84, 14407 West 18th Road, Argos, died at 2:50 a.m. Sunday at his home. He was born in Richland Center to Thomas and Minnie BIDDINGER McPHERRON. On Jan. 29, 1933 in Lakeille he married Hope M. FITES, who survives. He was a farmer and worked in the Montgomery Ward warehouse. He graduated in 1930 from Richland Center High School. He was a member of the Poplar Grove Church, Argos, the Senior Citizens and the Fulton County Historical Society.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Chester (Jo Anna) LEMLER, Tippecanoe and Mrs. Mike (Kathy) VanHORN, Norcross, Ga.; two sons, Thomas [McPHERRON], Bremen and Larry [McPHERRON], Plymouth; ten grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren and a cousin, Susie DOSS, Argos.

Services will e at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Poplar Grove United Methodist Church with the Rev. Keith SMITLEY officiating. Burial will be at the Summit Chapel Cemetery, Bourbon. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos and at the church one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to the Poplar Grove Church, Fulton County Historical Society or the Marshall County Cancer Fund.

John D. Henning

John D. HENNING, 64, Rt. 1, Rochester, died at 2:30 a.m. today at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend. Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family funeral Home, Rocheser.

Vernon J. Harshman

Vernon J. HARSHMAN, 88, Waterhaven Apartments, Rochester, died at 8:10 p.m. Sunday at Mayflower Nursing Home, Plymouth.

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

Tuesday, November 17, 1992

Vernon J. Harshman

Oct. 23, 1904 - Nov. 15, 1992

Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Vernon J. HARSHMAN, 88, Mayflower Nursing Home, Plymouth.

The Rev. Jeff TAYLOR will officiate, and burial will be in the Reichter Cemetery. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Wednesday.

Mr. Harshman died at 8:10 p.m. Sunday at Mayflower Nursing Home where he had been a resident since 1987. He was born in Delphi to Albert and Anna BROVONT HARSHMAN. He was a former resident of Newcastle Township and of Rochester, moving from Arizona in 1973. On Oct. 27, 1968 in Phoenix, Ariz., he married Agnes Eudella COONEY, who survives. He was retired from an air conditioning company in Phoenix. He was a member of the Talma United Methodist Church and the Talma-Newcastle Township Lions Club. He was a World War II veteran, serving 3 1/2 years as a quartermaster in the U.S. Air Corps in North Africa and Italy.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Marietta LEAK, Apple Valley, Calif.; Nora HUME, Westmont, Ill., and Kathryn MURRAY, Anaheim, Calif.; two sons, James Murry and Kenneth Cody [HARSHMAN], addrsses unknown; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a sister, Zelpha WEIDNER, Chinook, Mont., and a brother, the Rev. Dwight HARSHMAN, Havre, Mont.

John D. Henning

Feb. 9, 1928 - Nov. 16, 1992

Private family services will be conducted Thursday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home for John D. HENNING, 64, Rt. 1, Rochester. Burial will be in the Reichter Cemetery.

The Rev. Carl RICKS will officiate. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Mr. Henning died at 2:30 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend. He was born in Evanston, Ill., to Charles M. and Inez STATT HENNING. On March 8, 1947 in Conway, S.C., he married Patricia S. HANSBERRY, who surives. He was a retired plant manager for Ford Motor Company, Chicago, Ill., a member of UAW local 551 and the Grace United Methodist Church. He had lived here for five years, moving from Lowell.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Sharon D) RAHDERT, West Lafayette, and Carole D. CONNERS, Granger; two sons, John R. [HENNING], Rochester, and Gregory V. [HENNING], employed by Gulf Interstate Engineering Corp., in Yemen, and five grandchildren.

Ruby B. Talbott

Ruby B. TALBOTT, 77, Kewanna, died at 8:07 a.m. today at Pulaski Memorial Hospital.

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

Wednesday, November 18, 1992

Zona V. Bilyew

Dec. 4, 1915 - Nov. 17, 1992

Zona V. BILYEW, 76, formerly of 1206 Madison St., Rochester, died at 7:20 p.m. Tuesday at Life Care Center, Rochester, where she had lived since October. She had been in failing health for seven years.

She was born in Tippecanoe to Ora and Maude SHAW KLECKNER. On Dec. 26, 1940 in Tippecanoe she married Charles R. BILYEW, who survives. She had resided most of her life in Fulton County, and was a member of the First Church of God, Rochester.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Alan (Rosalie) HERNLY, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Thomas (Janet) KUSAWSKI, South Bend; four grandsons; a great-grandson;a great-granddaughter; four sisters, Mrs. Donald (Ellen) ZECHIEL, South Bend; Mrs. Ramond (Elva) LONGBRAKE, Claypool; Mrs. Estel (Mary) GEIER, Rochester, and Mrs. Arden (Edna) ELLIOTT, Plymouth; a brother Samuel KLECKNER, South Bend, and nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. C.J. MOWRER officiating. Burial will be at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday and for an hour before services on Friday. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation.

Ruby B. Talbott

Feb. 11, 1915 - Nov. 17, 1992

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, for Ruby B. TALBOTT, 77, Kewanna. Burial will be at the Kewanna Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

The Rev. Bryan TON will officiate. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to charity.

Mrs. Talbott died at 8:07 a.m. Tuesday at Pulaski Memorial Hospital. She was born in North Manchester to Ezra BOOCHER and Alice CRILL. On Sept. 13, 1934 she married Albert E. TALBOTT, who died Jan. 30, 1976. She was a retired janitor at the Farmers and Merchants Bank, Kewanna, and formerly owned the Kewanna Paint Store.

Surviving is a daughter, Barbara A. ENYEART, Michigan City. Preceding in death were a son, two grandchildren, a great-granddaughter, a sister and six brothers.

Thursday, November 19, 1992

Lloyd J. Hoover

Sept 3, 1903 - Nov. 18, 1992

Lloyd J. HOOVER, 89, Rt. 2, Rochester, died at 8:40 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend. He moved to Life Care Center, Rochester, three years ago from Argos.

He was born near North Manchester to Fank and Clarinda HOOVER. On Dec. 7, 1924 in South Bend he married Beulah RUFF, who died on June 22, 1983. He was a retired Dodge auto representative and a farmer who lived most of his life in Marshall and Fulton counties. He was a member of the Walnut Church of the Brethren, Argos and the Marshall County Farm Bureau.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Lloyd K. (Norma) WEAVER, Rochester and Mrs. James (Barbara) WINENGER, Argos; sixteen grandchildren; thirty-one great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. A daughter, Phyllis J. NEWCOMB, preceded in death, as did a sister and two brothers.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos with the Rev. Ammon WENGER and Dr. Charles LACY officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saturday until services at Grossman Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Marshall County Cancer Fund or to the Gideons.

Friday, November 20, 1992

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Saturday, November 21, 1992

Viola J. Haskett

May 30, 1909 - Nov. 19, 1992

Viola J. HASKETT, 84, formerly of Rochester, died of cancer Thursday in Boulder, Colo.

She was born in Mitchell to Roy and Maude PATTERSON JONES. Her family has been involved in farming and education in Fulton County. On April 21, 1934 she married Carlton HASKETT, who died in 1969. She lived in Akron and Rochester for many years before moving to Florida and then to Arizona and Colorado. She attended undergraduate and graduate school at Indiana University. She was involved in chemistry, mathematics, cooking, sewing, teaching, civic club and church work, and political activities.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Carl (Jane) BOCK, and a granddaughtr, Laura BOCK, Louisville, Colo.

Private memorial services are planned. Memorials may be made to the Rozzella B. Smith Fund, University of Colorado, or to the Indiana University Foundation.

Monday, November 23, 1992

Edward A. Olczak Jr.

Nov. 24, 1941 - Nov. 20, 1992

Services were to be at 12:30 p.m. today in Christ the King Church in Roseland for Edward A. OLCZAK Jr., 50, South Bend.

Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery, South Bend. Zahoran Funeral Home, South Bend, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Red Cross.

Mr. Olczak died unexpectedly Friday in his home. He was born in South Bend to Edward A. and Magdalyn LENTSCH OLCZAK Sr. He was retired from the Bendix Corporation in South Bend and was a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War.

Surviving are two daughrters, Elizabeth “Sissy” OLCZAK and Mrs. Tom (Kelly) PUCKETT, both of Rochester; a son, Steven [OLCZAK], Mishawaka; a grandchild; his father, Edward OLCZAK Sr, South Bend; two sisters, Marcia GREGG, Diamond Lake, Mich., and Cynthia BEEMAN, Indianapolis, and nieces. His mother died in 1990.

Sherman R. Hively

June 19, 1913 - Nov. 22, 1992

Sherman Ray HIVELY, 79, Old U.S. 31 South, died at 3:10 p.m. Sunday at his home.

He was born in Crown Point to William and Josie CROFT HIVELY. He resided all his life in Fulton and Miami counties. On Jan. 5, 1943 in Rochester he married Alice Jane COVER, who survives. He was retired from Bendix Corporation in South Bend.

Surviving with his wife are four daughters, Mrs. John (Marvus) ZIMMERMAN, Akron; Karen LEE, Rochester; Mrs. Terry (Shari) BURNS, Denver, and Crystal HIVELY, Plymouth; a son, Billy Joe [HIVELY], Akron; twelve grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren, and a brother, George L. HIVELY, North Manchester. Preceding in death were a daughter, Lorretta Jean HIVELY; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, and a brother.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. David WELSH officiating. Burial will be in the Plainview Cemetery, Macy. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Fund.

Ruth L. McCain

July 23, 1914 - Nov. 21, 1992

Ruth L. McCAIN, 78, Akron, formerly of Miami County, died at 2:23 p.m. Saturday at Forest Park Healthcare Center in Kokomo after an extended illness.

She was born in Peru to Arnold Clayton and Goldie RUNNER MELSON. On April 29, 1939 in Peru she married Joseph W. McCAIN, who died Jan. 24, 1970. She graduated in 1932 from Peru High School. She was a lifetime member of the United Methodist Church, a member of the United Methodist Women and Psi Iota Xi Sorority of Peru, and was a former member of the Denver Study Club. She was a past matron of the former Gilead Chapter of Eastern Star. She was a founding member of Dukes Ladies Auxiliary. She and her husband owned and operated McCain Funeral Home at Denver from 1947 to 1970.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mike (Sharon K.) McGUIRK, St. John, and Marcia FISHER, Akron; five grandchildren, Craig FISHER, Wabash; Melissa HEDINGTON, Palestine; Michael McGUIRK and Megan McGUIRK, St. John, and Ann McGUIRK, Bloomington; three great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Edith McMINN, Indianapolis, and Shirley OWENS, Canyon City, Colo. Preceding in death was a sister, Dorothy PREMER.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Country Chapel McCain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. James HUTTLEY officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peru. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday.

Lois E. Ewen

May 19, 1912 - Nov. 21, 1992

Lois Ethelyn EWEN, 80, of 213 W. Eighth St., died at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Grass Creek to Roy and May EDGERTON KUMLER and lived most of her life in this area. On March 24, 1940 in Kewanna she married Lindsy G. EWEN, who died June 22, 1966. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, the Guild Alumni Mission Circle and the Eastern Star.

Surviving are a daughter, Nancy NOFTSGER, Peru; a son, Lindsy G. EWEN II, Rochester; five grandchildren, Michael NOFTSGER, Newport News, Va.; Brian NOFTSGER, Peru; Rodney NOFTSGER, Nashville, Tenn., and Matthew EWEN and Elizabeth EWEN, both of Twelve Mile; a great-grandson, and a brother, Byron KUMLER, Alma, Mich. Preceding in death were an infant granddaughter and a brother, Dean [KUMLER].

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Sam WRIGHT officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, and after 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the church building fund or Salvation Army.

Ogalee Bridges

Ogalee BRIDGES, 94, Old Indiana 17, Delong, died Saturday evening at her home of a sudden illness.

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

Beth M. Peterson Dugan

Sept. 10, 1901 - Nov. 22, 1992

Beth Margaret PETERSON DUGAN, 91, formerly of College Square Apts., died at 4:25 p.m. Sunday in the Rochester Nursing Home, where she had lived for five years.

She was born in Arlington, Neb., to Delmer and Drusilla STEWART McCANN. She moved here in 1983 from Pasadena, Calif., where she had lived from 1939-1983. On July 14, 1920 in Arlington, Neb., she married Leslie E. PETERSON, who died March 13, 1959. In 1961 in Pasadena, Calif., she married Harry DUGAN, who died Nov. 30, 1964. She was a former employee with the State of California School District. She was a member of the Christian Science Mother Church in Boston, Mass. She was a charter member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post in Arlington, Va., and a lifetime member of over 70 years of the Eastern Star and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Pasadena, Calif.

Surviving are three sons, Donovan “Pete” PETERSON, Rochester; Lowell PETERSON, Corvallis, Ore., and Jerry PETERSON, San Diego, Calif.; seven grandchildren, Karen, Nan, Julie, Tressie, Scott and Tom PETERSON, all of California, and Mrs. Brad (Jill) JENKINS, Akron; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ruth KINDLER, Tekamah, Neb.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with Pastor James KREFT officiating. Entombment will be in the Mountain View Mausoleum, Altadena, Calif.

Tuesday, November 24, 1992

Helen S. Clark

July 31, 1916 - Nov. 23, 1992

Helen S. CLARK, 76, Life Care Center, died at 5:45 p.m. Monday at the center.

She was born in Noblesville to Gustav and Mary C COTTINGHAM SMITHBURN. She moved from Fayetteville, N.C., where she had lived 30 years, to Rochester in March 1988. Prior to that, she had lived in Noblesville. She was married to Charles L. CLARK, who died in 1986. For several years, her hsband was executive director of Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce. In March 1987 a concourse at the Fayetteville North Carolina Airport was dedicated in his name.

Mrs. Clark was an administrative secretary for North Carolina Natural Gas Corporation for a number of years, and was a member of the Fayetteville Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are two nephews, Jeff SMITHBURN, Rochester, and Eric SMITHBURN, South Bend, and a cousin, Mrs. Donald (Betty) WOLF, Churubusco. Preceding in death were two brothers, Charles E. SMITHBURN, in 1969, and Dr. Kenneth C. SMITHBURN, in 1975.

Services will be at 7 p.m. Monday in the First Presbyterian Church, Rochester, with the Rev. John RAMSEY officiating. Burial will be in the Crownland Cemetery, Noblesville. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements.

Wednesday, November 25, 1992

Ogalee Bridges

Oct. 12, 1898 - Nov. 21, 1992

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Bonine Funeral Honme in Culver for Ogalee BRIDGES, 94, Old Indiana 17, Delong.

The Rev. Lee J. JACKSON will officiate and burial will be in the Leiters Ford I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. Friday.

Mrs. Bridges died Saturday evening in her home. She was born in Tuscaloosa, Ala., to Thomas and Emma HILL HARRIS. She had lived in Delong for 22 years. She was a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church.

Surviving are a son, James W. HIGGINS, Chicago; seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

Thursday, November 26, 1992

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Friday, November 27, 1992

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Saturday, November 28, 1992

Golda M. Bailey

March 19, 1907 - Nov. 26, 1992

Golda M. BAILEY, 85, East and Aurura Sts., Box 117, Kewanna, died at 1:42 p.m. Thursday in Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born in Winamac to David and Rosetta OSBORNE BUDD. On Nov. 3, 1923 she married Thomas S. CARTER, who died March 27, 1964. On Sept. 19, 1965 in South Bend she married E. Ray BAILEY, who died Oct. 14, 1987. She was a retired beauty shop operator and a member of the Rochester Eastern Star, Rochester Church of Christ, Kewanna Rebekah Lodge and Kewanna Saddle Club.

Surviving are five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were a daughter, a son, eight brothers and five sisters.

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

Monday, November 30, 1992

Golda M. Bailey

March 19, 1907 - Nov. 26, 1992

Services were to be at 1:30 p.m. today at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, for Golda M. BAILEY, 85, of East and Aurora streets, Kewanna. Pastor Cliff GANO was to officiate and burial was to be in the Kewanna I.O.O.F. Cemetery. The Rebekah Lodge and Eastern Star performed memorial services Sunday.

Mrs. Bailey died at 1:42 p.m. Thursday in Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac.

Jennifer S. Witham

April 29, 1961 - Nov. 27, 1992

Jennifer Sue PYLE WITHAM, 31, of 615 Glade Place, Valparaiso, died at 1:45 p.m. Friday at Porter Memorial Hospital in Valparaiso. She had been ill since 1986.

She was born in Crawfordsville to Larry D. and Ruth Jo FIELDS PYLE. She moved from Mentone to Valparaiso in 1986. On April 5, 1986 she married Gregory Rex WITHAM, who survives. She was a school teacher, a piano teacher and a member of Psi Iota Xi Sorority. She attended the Mentone United Methodist Church. She was a 1979 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School and she received an associate’s degree from Manchester College and a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University-South Bend.

Surviving with her husband are her father and step-mother, Larry and Sue PYLE, Mentone; sister, Mrs. David (Lou Anne) GUILFORD, West Palm Beach, Fla.; two brothers, Kevin [PYLE], Akron, and Brian [PYLE], Mentone, and a niece and a nephew. Preceding in death was her mother, Ruth PYLE.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at King Memorial Home in Mentone. Pastor Mark RUSSELL will officiate and burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 10 p.m. EST today at the Moeller Funeral Home in Valparaiso and from 2-9 p.m. Tuesday at the King Memorial Home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

James P. Hunt

Jan. 7, 1921 - Nov. 29, 1992

James Preston HUNT, 71, Mexico, died at 12:40 p.m. Sunday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Peru.

He was born in Pikeville, Ky. to Elihue and Eula ADKINS HUNT. On June 1, 1957 in Miami County he married Nancy Mae BURTON, who survives. He was retired from General Motors Corporation in Cleveland, Ohio. He was an Army veteran of World War II.

Surviving with his wife are a son, Richard Preston ARNOLD, Mexico; four sisters, Donrita HUNT, Maryland; Rosella A. INMAN, Denver, Colo.; Billie C. HUNT, Elyria, Ohio, and Jo Wanda MILLER, Lorain, Ohio, and three brothers, Carl HUNT, Cleveland, Ohio, and Eugene HUNT and Raymond HUNT, both of Columbia Station, Ohio. Preceding in death were a broher, Elihue HUNT Jr., and a sister, Quanita HATTFIELD.

Services will be at 2 p.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.

Tuesday, December 1, 1992

Henry O. Perdue

June 23, 1909 - Nov. 30, 1992

Henry Olen PERDUE, 83, of 500 E. 14th St., died at 11:21 a.m. Monday at Woodlawn Hospital, where he had been a patient five days. He had been in failing health since August, following a stroke.

He was born in Roanoke, Va., to Stephen and Eliza JETER PERDUE, and moved here from Virginia 63 years ago. On May 20, 1928 in Roanoke he married Glenna ALTICE, who survives. He had been employed by the former Studebaker Corporation and the former Armour Creameris and the Crystal Dairy in Rochester. He was a self-employed carpenter and painter for 10 years. He had also worked for the former L.S. Reed Furniture Store in Rochester. He was a 49-year member of the Eagles Lodge.

Surviving with his wife are four daughters, Mrs. Billy (Donna) TYLER, Rochester; Edna BITZELL and Mrs. George (Linda) MOLLENCUPP, North Manchester, and Mrs. Jerry (Glenda) FLORY, Tippecanoe; two sons, James [PERDUE], Rochester, and Stephen [PERDUE], Logansport; seventeen grandchildren, and nineteen great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were two daughters, Audrey F. HILDEBRAND on Feb. 9, 1976, and Maxine PERDUE, at the age of eight; an infant son, Bobby [PERDUE]; three sisters, and four brothers.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Revs. C.J. MOWRER and Dr. Sam WRIGHT officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Foundation.

Rev. Fred J. Freeland

March 17, 1894 - Nov. 30, 1992

The Rev. Fred J. FREELAND, 98, Fort Wayne, died at 7:43 a.m. Monday in his home.

He was born in West Virginia and moved to Fort Wayne five years ago. He was retired after 55 years as a minister of Assembly of God Churches in Missouri, Iowa and Illinois. He served in the mission fied in New Mexico and Arizona. He was a member of the Assemlies of God Church and Benevolent Society.

Surviving are his wife, Mildred MITCHELL FREELAND; a daugher, Elanor MAHIS, Tucson, Ariz.; two sons, Richard J. [FREELAND], Fort Wayne, and Fred J. [FREELAND], Mexico, Mo.; three step-daughters, Carol POPP BENNETT, Fort Wayne; Elaine VanLUE, Winter Springs, Fla., and Marguerite FROST, Mundelein, Illinois; a step-son, Robert MITCHELL, Orlando, Fla.; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; thirteen step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren, and a brother, Fritz [FREELAND], Columbus, Ohio.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at he Calvary Temple Worship Center, 1400 W. Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne, with the Revs. Philip PAINO, Rick HAWKS and Mark KLEINPETER officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne. Friends may call from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. today at D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, and after 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Turnstone or Assembly of God benevolence departments for retired clergy, 1445 Boonville Ave., Sprigfield, Mo.

Walter S. Freels

April 29, 1897 - Nov. 30, 1992

Walter S. FREELS, 95, Rt. 2, Kewanna (Marshtown), died at 10:17 p.m. Monday at his home.

He was born in Fulton County to William and Melisa ULREY FREELS. On Oct. 9, 1929 in Valparaiso he married Frances M. THIEL, who survives. He was retired from the Lucerne Elevator.

Surviving with his wife are four daughters, Edith HACKER, Euclid, Ohio; Shirley SHEPHERD, Logansport, and Katrina CLEVENGER and Vivian KING, both of Rochester; seven sons, Kenneth [FREELS], Spring Hill, Fla.; Walter [FREELS] Jr., and Gene [FREELS], Rocheser, and Audry, Virgil, Clayton and Roger [FREELS], all of Kewanna; twenty-three grandchildren, and twenty-two great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were a daughter; a great-granddaughter; four sisters, and a brother.

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

Wednesday, Decemer 2, 1992

Walter S. Freels

April 29, 1897 - Nov. 30, 1992

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home in Kewanna for Walter S. FREELS, 95, Rt. 2, Kewanna (Marshtown).

The Rev. Richard E. SMITH will officiate and burial will be in the Grass Creek Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and after 8 a.m. Thursday.

Mr. Freels died at 10:17 p.m. Monday at his home.

Melvina Miller

Aug. 25, 1921 - Nov. 26, 1992

Word has been received of the Nov. 26 death of Melvina “Mel” MILLER, 71, of Mt. Vernon. She died in the Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.

‘ Services were at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the First United Methodist Church in Mt. Vernon. Burial was in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Evansville. Taygert Chapel in Mt. Vernon was in charge of arranements. Memorials may be made to the Melvina Miller Memorial Fund of the First United Methodist Church in Mt. Vernon.

In October 1941 she married the Rev. Edward MILLER, who survives. The Rev. Miller was pastor of the First United Methodist churches of Burton and Richland Center during the early 1960s.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Donna STUMP, Owensoro, Ky.; a son, Edward [MILLER], Jr., Tippecanoe; three grandchildren; four step-grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

Marie Whittenberger

Marie WHITTENBERGER, 92, Akron, died at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Guy (Helen) HILL, 118 W. 15th St., Rochester.

Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Carole L. Wyckoff

Dec. 30, 1933 - Dec. 2, 1992

Carole Lee WYCKOFF, 58, of 5545 West 850 South, Claypool (Diamond Lake), died at 3:18 a.m. today in Kosciusko County Hospital, Warsaw, where she had been a patient for one day. She had been in failing health for several years.

She was born in Marion to Glen and Ruby (SMITH) SMITH. She moved from Marion to Claypool in 1978. On Aug. 13, 1953 in Marion she married Andrew WYCKOFF, who survives. She was a member of the Full Gospel House of Prayer in Akron.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Becky Lynn MATI, Warsaw, and Mrs. Randy (Mitzi Ann) CHRIST, Yellow Creek; four grandchildren, and a great-grandson. Preceding in death were her parents, two sisters, Diane ECKENRODE and Patsy SMITH, and a brother, Milford SMITH.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Joseph CLEMONS officiating. Burial will be in the Palestine Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday and after 9 a.m. Friday.

Thursday, December 3, 1992

Lavonna J. Stinson

July 6, 1909 - Dec. 3, 1992

Lavonna J. “Bonnie” STINSON, 83, of 300 W. Fifth St., died at 4:30 a.m. today at St. Joseph Hospital in Kokomo. She had een ill since Oct. 29.

She was born to Max P. and Ida B. WAGONER BAILEY Sr. in Rochester, where she lived all her life. On Oct. 2, 1945 she married Dr. Dean K. STINSON, who died in 1974. She was a member of Tri-Kappa, Fulton County Chorus, Eastern Star, Fulton County Republican Women’s Club, Trinity United Methodist Church (where she was a church organist for 60 years) and the Indianapolis Columbia Club. She studied music in Chicago.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Richard (Anne) CLAY and Mrs. Robert (Barbara) McGEE, both of Rochester, and Mrs. Tom (Patricia) TROSIN, Jackson, Mich.; two sons, Dean K. STINSON Jr., Rapid City, S.D., and Steven A. STINSON, West Palm Beach, Fla.; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren, and a brother, Capt. Max P. BAILEY Jr., USN retired, Milton, Fla. Preceding in death were a daughter, Nancy SHEPHERD; a great-grandson, and a sister, Betty J. BAILEY.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saurday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with Pastor Carl RICKS officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to he Trinity United Methodist Church.

Mary R. Hileman

Former Akron resident Mary Ruth HILEMAN, 97, died at 8 a.m. today at the Mason’s Health Care Center in Warsaw.

Arrangements are pending at the Hartzler Funeral Home in Akron.

Hazel D. Hershey

Feb. 12, 1901 - Dec. 2, 1992

Hazel D. HERSHEY, 91, Rt. 2, Kewanna, died at 5:40 a.m. Wednesday a Life Care Cener.

She was born in Elwood to Clelley and Martha CARTER KING. On May 25, 1918 in Lexington, Ky., she married Howard D. HERSHEY, who died in December 1965. She was a retired retail clerk and Stanley Products salesperson. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Grass Creek, United Methodist Women and Fulton Eastern Star.

Surviving are a daughter, Dorothy LEASE, Rt. 2, Kewanna; a son, William H. [HERSHEY], Mesa, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; three step-great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary DAUGHERTY, Lakeland, Fla., and two brothers, Carl KING, Fort Myers, Fla., and Clyde KING, Inglewood, Fla. Preceding in death were a son, eight sisters, four brothers, two grandsons, and a step-grandchild.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with the Rev. Don REED officiating. Burial will be in the Grass Creek Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saturday. The Eastern Star will conduct a 7:30 p.m. Friday memorial service. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Marie Whittenberger

Oct. 21, 1900 - Dec. 1, 1992

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, for Marie WHITTENBERGER, 92, Akron.

Pastor James MALBONE will officiate and burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday.

Mrs. Whittenberger died at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Rochester home of her daughter, Mrs. Guy (Helen) HILL. She had been in failing health for three years. She was born in Gilead to William and Mary Jane ANGLEMEYER BERGER. On Feb. 19, 1919 in Gilead she married Walph Waldo WHITTENBERGER, who died June 9, 1983. She was a member of the Akron Church of God, the Goldenaires and the Sunshine Club.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ted (Mary Ann) COX, Akron, and Mrs. Guy (Helen) HILL, Rochester; a son, Joseph D. [WHITTENBERGER], Akron; eight grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were a son, Donald [WHITTENBERGER, on Oct. 27, 1991; four brothers, and two sisters.

Friday, December 4, 1992

Reuben E. Rynearson

May 11, 1919 - Dec. 4, 1992

Reuben E. RYNEARSON, 73, of 1702 Ewing Road, died at 5 a.m. today in the Rochester Nursing Home. He had been ill for several months.

‘ He was born in Hughesville, Pa., to Lowe nd Berniece HALL RYNEARSON. He lived most of his life in this area. On Nov. 22, 1948 in Burnettsville he married Beulah M. HOUSER, who survives. He was a building contractor and developed the Highland Estates residential area on Old U.S. 31 north of Rochester. He was a member of the First Christian Church, the Manitou Moose Lodge and the American Legion. He was a 1938 graduate of Rochester High School and an Army veteran of World War II.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. David (Pat) DOUGLAS, Rochester; five grandchildren; a brother, Joseph RYNEARSON, Osceola; two sisters, Mrs. Lucien (Sarah) COPLEN BANNERSON and Mrs. James (Marjorie) COX, both of Mesa, Ariz. Preceding in death were a daughter, Jane Ann REYNOLDS, on March 4, 1990; a sister, Helen RYNEARSON, and three brothers, Ellis, Woodrow and Earl RYNEARSON.

Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Cancer Society or the First Christian Church.

Mary R. Hileman

Jan. 5, 1895 - Dec. 3, 1992

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, for Mary Ruth HILEMAN, 97, formerly of Akron.

The Rev. Dennis SHOCK will officiate and burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Saurday. Memorials may be made to the Akron United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Hileman died at 8:26 a.m. Thursday at the Mason Health Care Center in Warsaw. She was formerly of Akron. She was born in Miami County to Jacob W. and Lydia SEIDNER SMITH. On March 4, 1917 in Miami County she married Lloyd N. HILEMAN, who died Aug. 13, 1962. She was a member of the Summit Club and the Akron United Methodist Church.

Surviving are two sons, Lloyd S. [HILEMAN], Fort Wayne, and Harold D. [HILEMAN], Akron; eight grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren, and a step-great-grandchild. Preceding in death were a brother, Robert SMITH, and a sister, Stella SMITH.

Saturday, December 5, 1992

Kaylee Ahlenius

Kaylee AHLENIUS, 21-day-old daughter of Phillip and Betty AHLENIUS of 5198 West Shore Drive, Bremen, died Friday afternoon in Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

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

Opal I. Lockwood

Opal Irene LOCKWOOD, 81, Rt. 2, Macy, died at 11:45 p.m. Friday in her home following an illness.

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

Reuben E. Rynearson

May 11, 1919 - Dec. 4, 1992

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the First Christian Church for Reuben E. RYNEARSON, 73, of 1702 Ewing Road.

The Rev. C. Allen HAZEN will officiate and burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery with military rites by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars of Rochester. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Mr. Rynearson died early Friday morning after several months’ illness.

Monday, December 7, 1992

Bernice Wilson

Feb. 24, 1913 - Dec. 5, 1992

Bernice WILSON, 79, Rt. 1, Denver, died at 8:50 p.m. Saturday in Caylor-Nickel Clinic in Bluffton.

She was born in Perrysburg to Ed and Rose BALSBAUGH TAGGERT. On Jan. 12, 1935 at the Perrysburg home of her uncle, the late Rev. Walter BALSBAUGH, she married William M. WILSON, who survives. She was a 68-year member of the Mexico Church of the Brethren.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Janice R. BENNETT YANCEY, Cocoa Beach, Fla., and Donna GRAHAM, Rt. 1, Denver; a son, John W. [WILSON], Rt. 1, Macy; six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were two sisters, Thelma KRANING and Alta Fern OCKERMAN, and a brother, Myron TAGGERT.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tueday at McCain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Don RITCHEY officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Friends may call from 3-5 and 6-8 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to the Mexico Church of the Brethren.

Opal I. Lockwood

Oct. 16, 1911 - Dec. 4, 1992

Opal Irene LOCKWOOD, 81, of 1350 North, Macy (Miami County), died at 11:45 p.m. Friday at her home. She had een in failing health for three months.

She was born in Fulton County to Charles and Adeline JACKSON LEWIS. She moved in 1921 to Macy, where she lived the remainder of her life. In 1928 she married Earl L. HALTERMAN. On Nov. 6, 1951 in Cheyenne, Wyo., she married Glen A. LOCKWOOD, who survives. In 1938 she worked for the Victor Ordnance Plant in Mexico. She was later employed by Woodlawn Hospital. She was a member of he First Christian Church in Macy.

Surviving with her husband are three sons, Lessel L. HALTERMAN, Macy; Lewis HALTERMAN, Peru, and Willis D. HALTERMAN, Rochester; nine grandchildren; twenty-one great grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were a daughter, Dottie Lynn HALTERMAN, in infancy; a granddaughter; a sister, Mable DIELMAN, and four brothers, Andrew, Otto, Claude and John [LEWIS].

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. David A. WELSH officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. today.

Kaylee Marie Ahlenius

Nov. 13, 1992 - Dec. 4, 1992

Services were to be at 2 p.m. today at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Kaylee Marie AHLENIUS, 21-day-old daughter of Philip W. and Betty A. HANSELMAN AHLENIUS, 5198 West Shore Drive, Bremen.

The Rev. Donald WAGNER was to officiate and burial was to be in the New Oak Hill Cemetery in Plymouth.

Kaylee died Friday afternoon in Memorial Hospital in South Bend.

Surviving with her parents are the maternal grandparents, Forrest “Al” and Ruth HANSELMAN, Plymouth; the paternal grandparents, Philip E. AHLENIUS, Knox, and Sharon L. BOGSETH, Las Vegas, Nev.; a paternal great-gradfather, Wayne R “Bob” YEA_EL, Rochester, and aunts, uncles and cousins.

Pamela D. Hoover

Sept. 8, 1950 - Dec. 6, 1992

Pamela D. HOOVER, 42, of 1309 Erie Ave., Logansport, died at 9:22 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Hospital, Logansport.

She was born in Logansport to John H. and Mary Onie HORTON BECKMAN. She was a 1972 graduate of Indiana University with a bachelor’s degree in teaching. She was a former teacher at Tipton and St. Vincent’s schools.

Surviving are a daughter, Tamy Lynn HOOVER, Logansport; her mother, of Logansport, and two brothers, John BECKMAN, Kokoimo, and Rob BECKMAN, Rt. 1, Rochester. Her father preceded in death.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at McCloskey Hamilton Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, with the Rev. Fritz SIDALL officiating. Burial will be in the Ever-Rest Memorial Park Cemetery, Logansport. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday.

Tuesday, December 8, 1992

Delbert Corsaut

May 18, 1920 - Nov. 30, 1992

Word has been received of the Nov. 30, death of Delbert “Bill” CORSAUT, 72, who died in his home in Burbank, Calif. Services were at 11 a.m. Dec. 2, at Welhalla Cemetery, North Hollywood, Calif.

He was born in Kewanna to Charles and Harriet GRAVES CORSAUT. In 1948 he married Agnes LEBO, who died in 1982 in California. He was a veteran of World War II.

Surviving are two daughters, Connie CORSAUT, Fort Bragg, Calif., and Pat CHASE, Thousand Oaks, Calif.; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary K. HARPER, Kewanna, and nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were two brothers and two sisters.

Wednesday, December 9, 1992

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Thursday, December 10, 1992

Genevieve Moore

March 9, 1921 - Dec. 10, 1992

Genevieve MOORE, 815 E. Rochester St., Akron, died at 10:20 a.m. today at Grace Village Retirement Community, Warsaw. Arrangements pending at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron.

Robert S. Justice

March 8, 1912 - Dec. 98, 1992

Robert Scott JUSTICE, 80, Rt. 2, Logansport, died at 5 a.m. Wednesday at his home.

He was born in Cass County to Robert O. and Ethel SCOTT JUSTICE. On June 20, 1942 in Logansport he married Catherine LEIRER, who survives. He began practicing law in Logansport in 1943. He was an historian for the National Park Service, Fredericksburg, Va., from 1940-41, a history teacher and speech and debate coach at Logansport High School from 1933=40, a member of the Indiana House of Representatives from 1944-46 and 1848-50, and was a state Senator representing Cass, Pulaski ad Fulton counties from 1956-1960. He was a member of Elder Calvary Presbyterian Church, past president of the Logansport Rotary Club, Logansport Toastmasters Club, Delta Chi Fraternity, Logansport Orient Masonic Lodge, Indianapolis Scottish Rite, American Trial Lawyers Association and the Cass County and Indiana Bar associations. He was admitted to practice before Indiana Supreme Court, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana and the U.S. Supreme Court.

A 1929 graduate of Logansport High School, he graduated from DePauw University in 1933, and went on to earn a Masters degree from the University of Michigan in 1938, and a law degree at Harvard University in 1943.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Margaret DEAN, Richmond, Ky.; Elizabeth HOWLAND, Crawfordsville, and Amy KING M.D., Philadelphia, Pa.; three sons, Robert L. [JUSTICE], Logansport; T. Jonathan [JUSTICE], Milwaukee, Wis., and Samuel C. [JUSTICE], Portland, Ore.; ten grandchildren; a sister, Jane O’DONNELL, Logansport; two brothers, William and John JUSTICE, both of Logansport, and five nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Calvary Presbyterian Church in Logansport with the Rev. Terry K. PHLEGER officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery (Keeps Creek), Logansport. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Friday at McCloskey Hamilton Gundrum Funeral Home, 1503 E. Broadway St., Logansport, where there will be Masonic services at 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Rotary Scholarship Fund.

Friday, December 11, 1992

Casimir Janikowski

Casimir JANIKOWSKI, 68, Rt. 1, Monterey, died at 7:15 p.m. Thursday at St. Anthonty’s Nursing Home in Crown Point following an illness.

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

James L. Scott

March 26, 1904 - Dec. 10, 1992

James L. SCOTT, 88, of 660 Forrest Place, Culver, died at 9:18 a.m. Thursday at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital in Plymouth following an illness.

He was born in Barton, N.D., to James T and Lillian JOHNSON SCOTT. He moved from Merriville to Culver 15 years ago. On Oct. 4, 1925 in Sheridan, Mich., he married Glenna SWARTZ, who died in September 1982. On Sept. 19, 1986 he married Mamie APPLEGATE, who died in July 1931. He retired from the Chicago and Calumet District Transit Company in 1956 and from the Indiana Toll Road in 1969. He was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church of Culver, the Plymouth Masonic Lodge and the AARP. He was a teacher in the Alive Safe Driving Program.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Uno (Doris) M. JOHNSON, Rochester, and Mrs. Donald (Rosie) ROBERTS, Culver; nine grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; two step-sons, Dr. Dale APPLEGATE, LaPorte, and Ronald APPLEGATE, California; two sisters, Gladys RICKETTS, Oswego, Ill., and Ethel AKERLOW, Mercedes, Texas, and nine step-grandchildren.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Bonine Funeral Home, Culver, with the Revs. Daniel J. BERGER and Lester J. JOHNSON officiating. Graveside services will follow at 1 p.m. (EST) at the Calumet Park Cemetery, 2305 W. 73rd St., Crown Point. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday, where there will be Masonic services at 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Wesley United Methodist Church.

Genevieve Moore

March 9, 1921 - Dec. 10, 1992

Services will e at 1 p.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, for Genevieve MOORE, 71, of 815 E. Rochester St., Akron.

The Rev. Dennis SHOCK will officiate and burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Saturday and after noon Sunday. Memorials may be made to he Akron United Methodist Church building fund.

Mrs. Moore died at 10:20 a.m. Thursday at Grace Village Retirement Community in Warsaw, where she had been a patient since Dec. 2. She had been in failing health for a year. She was born in Syracuse to Joseph and Jeanette DARKWOOD KRAUTER. She moved from Logansport to Akron 35 years ago. On Jan. 25, 1941 at Atwood she married Charles Ira MOORE, who died July 8, 1988. She was a secretary for Cumberland Insurance Company for a number of years. She was a member of the Akron United Methodist Church and a former member of the Akron Kappa Delta Phi Sorority.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Harold (Margaret Ann) SECREST, Mooresville; two sons, Doug [MOORE], Akron, and Joe [MOORE], Indianapolis; four grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Neil (Jean) KUHN, Akron; Mrs. Clifford (Helen) RING, Silver Lake, and Frances ECKERT, Palmetto, Fla., and a brother, Joseph KRAUTER, Indianapolis. Preceding in death were two sisters, Gladys SALESMAN and Bernice EGOLF.

Clifford E. Fish

Aug. 31, 1908 - Dec. 10, 1992

Clifford E. FISH, 84, of 16430 Menominee Drive, Plymouth, died at 7 a.m. Thursday at his home.

He was born in Argos to Otis and Mae LAYMAN FISH. He lived his entire life in the Marshall Couny area. On Oct. 20, 1935 at Plymouth he married Leona G. PRICE, who survives. He retired from Studebaker after 27 years’ service as a tool and die maker. He was a member of Sunrise Chapel.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Sherlyn KOHN, York, Pa.; two sons, Devon [FISH], Plymouth, and Elson [FISH], Lakeville; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, and a brother, Dale FISH, Rochester. Preceding in death were two sisters and four brothers.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Sunrise Chapel, 11802 Lincoln Highway East, Plymouth, with the Rev. Mark HUTCHINSON officiating. Burial will be in the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at Johnson Funeral Home, Plymouth. Memorials may be made to the Sunrise Chapel or World Missionary Press.

Saturday, December 12, 1992

Casimir A. Janikowski

March 14, 1924 - Dec. 10, 1992

Sevices will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Culver Masonic Cemetery for Casimir A. JANIKOWSKI, 68, Rt. 1, Box 218, Monterey. The VFW Post will officiate. There will be no visitation.

Mr. Janikowski died at 7:15 p.m. Thursday at St. Anthony’s Nursing Home in Crown Point.

He was born in Chicago to Michael and Katherine ZACHARY JANIKOWSKI. He moved from Chicago to Monterey 15 years ago. He was an Army Veteran of World War II. He was a retired custodian for McGill Corporation in Culver. He was a member of the Finney-Shilling VFW.

Surviving are two sisters, Lillian MARSHALL and Anna KAMINSKI, both of Crown Point.

Grace A. Burton

Sept. 22, 1909 - Dec. 11, 1992

Grace A. BURTON, 83, formerly of Rt. 3, Rochester, near Leiters Ford, died at 9:45 p.m. Friday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.

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

Monday, December 14, 1992

Grace A. Burton

Sept. 22, 1909 - Dec. 11, 1992

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, for Grace A. BURTON, 83, formerly of Rt. 3, Rochester, near Leiters Ford.

Pastor John ANDREWS will officiate and burial will be in the Fulton Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and after noon Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Gideon Society.

Mrs. Burton died at 9:45 p.m. Friday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth, where she had lived since July 1984. She had been in failing health for 8 1/2 years.

She was born near Fulton to Joseph and Alfarette BURKETT MUSSELMAN. She resided all her life in Fulton County. On Sept. 24, 1930 in Fulton, she married Edgar Harold BURTON, who died in 1936. She was a former employee of the Fulton County Extension Service office and was a former 4-H leader. She was a member and teacher at Whippoorwill Community Church and belonged to the Fulton County Co-op and the Indiana Farm Bureau.

Surviving are a son, George [BURTON], Rochester; seven grandchildren, Tiffany, Jerry, Donald, Dennis, Roger, Bruce and Craig BURTON, all of Rochester, and nine great-grandchildren. Preceding in death was a son, Harold [BURTON], on Nov. 10, 1981, and a great-granddaughter.

Anna L. Harley

June 23, 1916 - Dec. 12, 1992

Anna Louise HARLEY, 76, formerly of 5-01 N. Maple St., Argos, died at 4:50 p.m. Saturday in Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home in Plymouth, where she had lived for 7 1/2 years.

She was born near Richland Center to Jacob and Mattie PERSCHBACHER REED, and had resided most of her life in the Argos community. On May 10, 1939 in Argos she married Walter L. HARLEY, who survives. She was a member of Argos United Methodist Church, American Legion, VFW and Plymouth Eastern Star. She was a former member of the Argos Eastern Star.

Surviving with her husband are three sons, W. Lynn and Frank A. [HARLEY], both of Argos, and John R. [HARLEY], South Bend; seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were two sisters, Margaret LaTURNER and Helen REED, and a brother, Richard REED.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Grossman Funeral Home,Argos. Burial will be in the Argos Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. tonight.

David L. Hasko Sr.

June 11, 1930 - Dec. 12, 1992

David Lawrence HASKO Sr., 62, of 109 Broadway St., Argos, died at 7:17 p.m. Saturday in Holy Cross Parkview Hospital in Plymouth. He had been in failing health for 18 months.

He was born in Yonkers, N.Y., to Peter and Gertrude BROWN HASKO. He moved from Lake of the Woods to Argos in 1975. On Dec. 28, 1950 in Walkerton he married Jacqueline SPARKS. On March 22, 1986 in Las Vegas, Nev., he married Roberta Lee REYNOLDS KELLER, who survives. He was a former Argos police chief and had been with the police department for 10 years before retiring. He was the owner of H&H Motors in Argos. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Eagles Lodge and Moose Lodge, all of Plymouth, and the Argos American Legion.

Surviving with his wife are two sons, David L. [HASKO] Jr., and Peter L. [HASKO], both of Argos; two step-daughters, Vicki POWELL, Franfort, Ill., and Judith L. KELLER, Warsaw; seven grandchildren, and a sister, Ruth COX, Lake of the Woods. Preceding in death were a daughter, Jacqueline “Cis” DALGARN, in 1986, and a grandson, Joshua HASKO, in 1986.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with the Rev. Jack RHOADES officiating. Burial will be in the Argos Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 10 a.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the American Diebetes Association.

Harold Bryant

Feb. 1, 1915 - Dec. 13, 1992

Harold BRYANT, 77, Rt. 1, Box 46, Tippecanoe Shores in Fulton County, died at 11:03 a.m. Sunday in Woodlawn Hospital, where he had been a patient for two weeks. He had been in failing health for a number of years.

He was born near Athens to Glen W. and Eva Marie BARBER BRYANT. He lived most of his life in Fulton County. On July 14, 1943 in Akron he married Genevieve A. “Jennie” JOHNSON, who survives. He was an engineer and designer for Delco of Kokomo for a number of years. He also had worked at Presto Company in Wisconsin and Control Data in Minneapolis, Minn. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific. He was a former member of the Manitou Moose Lodge, the VFW and the American Legion.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Gary (Judy) OLHOFT, Raleigh, N.C.; a son, Douglas [BRYANT], Minneapolis; five grandchildren, Sonja OLHOFT, Chicago; Paula OHLHOFT, Minneapolis; Tara ABULIEEN, Raleigh, N.C., and Jesse BRYANT and Jonathan BRYANT, both of Minneapolis, and a brother, Glen BRYANT Jr., Portland.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Will LAWSON officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and after noon Wednesday.

Tuesday, December 15, 1992

Ruth E. Kern

July 12, 1921 - Dec. 7, 1992

Word has been received of the Dec. 7 death of Ruth E. KERN, 71, Sedona, Ariz. She had been in failing health for a number of years.

Born in Kankakee, Ill., to Harold and Catherine MUNCEY BEAUDOIN, she moved from Jackson Hole, Wyo., to Sedona five years ago. Prior to that, she had lived in the Rochester community for 40 years. On June 13, 1939 she married Robert E. KERN. She had worked in a gift shop in Jackson Hole and had attended the Athens United Methodist Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Dr. Patricia HOLMGREN, New York City, and Shirley NEEDHAM, Kernersville, N.C.; a son, Bill KERN, Camp Verde, Ariz.; a grandson, Joel BEVINS, Seattle, Washington; a great-granddaughter; her mother, Catherine BEAUDOIN CONRAD MIERT, Sedona, Ariz., and a brother, Walter BEAUDOIN, Kankakee, Ill. Preceding in death was her father.

No services are planned at this time. Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of local arrangements.

Walter L. Smith

Oct. 30, 1911 - Dec. 14, 1992

Walter L. SMITH, 81, Rt. 1, Box 283, Winamac, died at 8:20 a.m. Monday in South Bend Memorial Hospital.

He was born to Luey and Francis Ellen DIFFENDAL SMITH in Winamac, where he lived all his life. On May 15, 1936 in Winamac he married Virginia E. BRIDEGROOM, who died March 2, 1978. On Aug. 23, 1978 in Kokomo he married Marietta ROE, who survives. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Dayona Beach (Fla.) Christian Church. He attended the First Christian Church in Winamac.

Surviving with his wife are a daugher, Sue A LINK, winamac; three sons, Richard W. [SMITH], Brookston; Michael E. [SMITH], Colorado Springs, Colo., and Kenneth L. [SMITH], Prescott Valley, Ariz.; three step-daughters, Gena SMITH, Dallas, Texas; Marlene SMITH, Bradenton, Fla., and Janice COLEMAN, Kokomo; two step-sons, Dennis ROE, Kokomo, and Rick ROE, Holly Hill, Fla.; sixteen grandchildren; ten step-great-grandchildren, and a sister, Violet SMITH, Winamac. Preceding in death were a son, a daughter, two brothers and three sisters.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Frain Mortuary, 305 E. Main St., Winamac, with the Revs. James NEWTON and John WRIGHT officiating. Burial will be in the McKinley Memorial Gardens, Winamac. Friends may call from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and after 8 a.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to Adopt A Teen, Freedom Village, N.Y.

Wednesday, December 16, 1992

Mary E. Borders

Oct. 6, 1915 0 Dec. 15, 1992

Mary E. BORDERS, 77, of Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, died at 7:05 a.m. Tuesday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She had been ill since June.

She was born near Elwood and had lived in Mentone for 30 years. She did house work, and was a member of the United Brethren Church.

Surviving are a step-daughter, Ruth NIGRO, Centerville; three step-grandchildren; three sisters, Myrtle CRAWL, Etna Green; Mabel PENN, Mishawaka, and Lola McGILL, Cadillac, Mich., and a brother, Richard FAUROTE, Plymouth.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Eugene NEYHART officiating. Burial will be in the Palestine Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. today.

Thursday, December 17, 1992

Forrest Wiard

Word has been received of the Dec. 7 death of Forrest WIARD, 87, a 22-year-resident of Albuquerque, N.M. He died due to complications from a head injury sustained in an automobile accident Oct. 26.

Mr. Wiard retired from the Rochester Sealed Power Plant as plant superintendent in December 1969. He was a senior member of the National Rifle Associationa and the Zia Gun Club.

Surviving with his wife, Doris M. WIARD, are a daughter, Carmen WESTERLUND, Rockford, Ill.; a step-son, Patrick LIVINGSTON, Boulder, Colo.; four grandchildren, Colleen DRAGER, Craig WESTERLUND, Eryn LIVINGSTON and Shannon ALEXANDER, and a sister, Pearl SALTER, Grand Haven, Mich.

‘ Cremation has taken place. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd., N.E. Albuquerque, was in charge of arrangements.

Helen Perkins

Helen PERKINS, 68, Life Care Center, died at 8:30 a.m. today at Woodlaw Hospital.

Arrangemens are pending at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Friday, December 18, 1992

Helen Perkins

July 27, 1924 - Dec. 17, 1992

Helen PERKINS, 68, of Life Care Center, died at 8:20 a.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Hospital.

She was born in Whitley County to Asher and Leota LEPLEY CARPER. She moved from Wasaw to Rochester 12 years ago. She was first married to Dale LeRoy HAMILTON, who preceded in death. She then married Barney PERKINS, who preceded in death. She was a member of the First Assembly of God.

Surviving are a daughter, Mary BYBEE, Anderson; two sons, John HAMILTON, Larwill, and Roger HAMILTON, Silver Lake; sixteen grandchildren; a great-grandchild; two sisters, Betty CURTIS, Warsaw, and Arlene VALENTINE, Pierceton, and a brother, Ted CARPER, Greenville, S.C. Preceding in death was a brother, Glen CARPER.

Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the South Whitley Cemetery with the Rev. Cliff WILKINS Sr. orriciating. There will be no visitation. Zimmeran Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements.

Pearl K. Jester

Dec. 15, 1908 - Dec. 18, 1992

Pearl K. JESTER, 84, of 300 E. Fourth St., died at 12:45 a.m. today in Life Care Center.

She was born in Fulton County to David P. and Ada Mae LEAP KEENEY. She lived in Kewanna before moving to Rochester. On April 20, 1930 in Kewanna she married Everett E. JESTER, who died July 28, 1977. She was a retired manager for Deckard’s IGA in Kewanna. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and was a 1926 graduate of Grass Creek High School.

Surviving are a daughter, Ann TALBOTT, Rocheter; two grandchildren; a great-granddaughter, and a sister, Corlista NICHOLSON, Yucaipa, Calif. Preceding in death were two sisters and a brother.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Kewanna, with the Rev. Olin CORBITT officiating. Burial will be in the Kewanna Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Saturday and after 9 a.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to the Hillcrest Baptist Church missions.

Saturday, December 19, 1992

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Monday, December 21, 1992

Raymond E. See

July 3, 1921 - Dec. 19, 1992

Raymond E. SEE, 71, Rt. 1, Twelve Mile, died at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at Logansport Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Cass County to George W. and Clara RAYMON SEE. On Aug. 5, 1943 in Logansport he married Ethel Mae LEAZENBY, who survives. He was a retired farmer and a retired brakeman for Conrail. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.

Surviving with his wife are a son, Larry D. [SEE], Rt. 1, Twelve Mile; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy STAIR, Escondido, Calif., and a brother, Donald SEE, Lafayette. Preceding in death was a brother, George W. SEE.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Art MALONEY officiting. Burial will be in Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Logansport. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. today.

Valerie M. Bratton

Aug. 25, 1936 - Dec. 18, 1992

Valerie M. BRATTON, 56, of 19434 Elm Road, Tippecanoe, died at 11:40 p.m. Friday in Life Care Center following a lengthy illness.

She was born in South Bend to George M. and Catherine MADAR EAZOL. On June 30, 1956 she married Harold BRATTON, who survives. She moved from the South Bend area to Tippecanoe 20 years ago. She had worked at NIPSCO in South Bend prior to 1965.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Kathy) HERSHBERGER, Rochester; a son, David [BRATTON], at home, and a brother, George EAZOL, Titusville, Fla. Preceding in death was a daughter, Laureen [BRATTON], in 1961.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Deaton Funeral Home, Bourbon, with the Rev. David GOULD officiating. Burial will be in the Tippecanoe Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to the Country Church of Bourbon.

Dorothy M. Anthony

Nov. 11, 1913 - Dec. 19, 1992

Dorothy M. ANTHONY, 79, Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home of Warsaw, died at 2:35 p.m. Saturday at the nursing home. She had been in failing health.

She was born in Kosciusko County to Orville and Hazel B. ANGLIN HIGGINS. She had lived in Bourbon, Etna Green and Millwood most of her life. She was a member of the Millwood Chapel Church.

Surviving are a son, Eugene L. ANTHONY, Warsaw; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren a sister, Lois A. BURKETT, Cromwell, and a brother, Willard HIGGINS, Warsaw.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Millwood Chapel Church with the Rev. Michael RODGERS officiating. Burial will be in the Stoney Point Cemetery, Etna Green. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Deaton Funeral Home, Bourbon. Memorials may be made to the Millwood Chapel Church.

Tuesday, December 22, 1992

Joseph C. Mersch

May 23, 1920 - Dec. 21, 1992

Joseph C. MERSCH, 72, Rt. 4, Rochester, died at 3:40 p.m. Monday in Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac.

He was born in Osmond, Neb., to John Peter and Hilda SAUTER MERSCH. He was formerly of Rt. 2, Royal Center. On Nov. 29, 1941 in Clearwater, Neb., he married Bertha P. ANDERSON, who survives. He was a retired farmer and a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Kewanna. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific.

Surviving with his wife are five daughters, Jeanette CADY, Fremont; Janice HERRIN, Lafayette; Jolene LOUGHTAN, Curtis, Neb., and Judy SHIDLER and Joette SINES, both of Royal Center; three sons, John and Joseph P. [MERSCH], both of Royal Center, and Jack [MERSCH], Farmingrton, N.M.; nineteen grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four sisters, Cecila WHITACKER, Fresno, Calif.; Josephine SPIERING, Whittier, Calif.; Elnora GUNTER, LaHabra, Calif., and Katherine BONGE, Fremont, Neb., and a brother, Larry [MERSCH], Rt. 1, Kewanna. Preceding in death were a sister and two brothers.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac with Father Bert WOOLSON officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Winamac, with military rites. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home in Royal Center, where there will be a scripture service at 8:30 p.m. Wednesdday. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation.

Honor F. Flora

Feb. 15, 1899 - Dec. 21, 1992

Honor F. FLORA, 93, formerly of Rt. 2, Macy, died at 4:45 p.m. Monday in the Flora Brethren Home, where she lived.

She was born in Jefferson Township of Miami County to Austin and Josephine CONN MAUS. On Feb. 21, 1917 in Jefferson Township she married Dale W. FLORA, who died Nov. 14, 1969. She was a member and deaconess of the Denver Brethren Church and a member of the Women’s Missionary Society. She was a former member of the 50-Plus Club.

Surviving are two daughters, Juanita BIRK, Rt. 1, Macy, and Eunice M. WEBSTER, Rialto, Calif., four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were a son, Donald [FLORA], and a brother, Hal MAUS.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with the Rev. Alvin GRUMBLING officiating. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the Flora Brethren Home.

Wednesday, December 23, 1992

Marjorie R. Maglecic

Marjorie R. MAGLECIC, 73, of 1302 Hill St., died at 4:50 a.m. today at Life Care Center.

Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Rochester.

Harley E. McClain

Jan. 13, 1908 - Dec. 23, 1992

Harley E. McCLAIN, 84, of 719 Madison St., died at 4:10 a.m. today in the Rochester Nursing Home.

He was born in Hammond to Robert and Hannah E. SHAFER McCLAIN. He moved from Ora to Fulton County in 1924. On Feb. 26, 1936 in Rochester he married Josephine FINK, who surives. He was retired from Rochester Metal Products and was a member of the Rochester Church of the Nazarene.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Ned (Juanita) RENTSCHLER, Rt. 1, Rochester, and Mrs. Glen (Virinia) SIVITS, Logansport; a son, Robert [McCLAIN], Argos; eight grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren, and a brother, Eugene McCLAIN, Rochester. Preceding in death were two grandsons.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saurday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Richard THOMPSON officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester Citizens Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to the mini-bus fund.

June L. Oliver

June 20, 1910 - Dec. 23, 1992

June Lorene OLIVER, 82, of 318 Pontiac St., died at 6:46 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital following a three-week illness.

She was born in Rochester to Amos and Margaret TOLAN DRUDGE. She resided all her life in Fulton County. On Dec. 7, 1929 in South Bend she married Mark C. OLIVER, who died July 24, 1974. She was a former longtime employee of the Baxter Drug Store, now Webb’s Family Pharmacy. She was a member of Kappa Delta Phi Sorority, Grace United Methodist Church and the Service Guild of the church. She was a Gray Lady at Woodlawn Hospital.

Surviving are two sons, Jerry A. [OLIVER], Madeira Beach, Fla., and Jack P. [OLIVER], Columbus, Ohio; four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Preceding in death were two sisters and a brother.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Jack HARTMAN officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Saturday. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Cancer Fund.

Alvie A. Vore Sr.

Alvie A. VORE Sr., 71, Rt. 1, Kewanna (Bruce Lake), died at 4:15 a.m. today at Woodlawn Hospital.

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

Thursday, December 24, 1992

Alvie A. Vore Sr.

June 25, 1921 - Dec. 23, 1992

Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Rocheter, for Alvie A. VORE Sr., 71, Rt. 1, Kewanna (Bruce Lake).

The Rev. Keith SMITLEY will officiate and burial will be in the Walton I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday and after noon Monday.

Mr. Vore died at 4:15 a.m. Wednesday in Woodlawn Hospital. He had been in failing health for 1 1/2 weeks. He was born in Walton to Charles A. and Edna E. SHAFFER VORE. He moved from North Judson to Bruce Lake 15 years ago. On Sept. 26, 1941 in Logansport he married Helen E. MYERS, who survives. He retired in July 1974 from Bendix Corporation of South Bend, where he had worked 24 years.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Bonnie Sue) SULLIVAN, LaPorte, and Mrs. James (Merry) E. ZEPIK, St. Augustine, Fla.; a son, Alvie VORE Jr., Kewanna; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Richard (Blanche) HOWELL, Mary DUNCAN and Mrs. Charles (Patricia) ROLLER, all of Logansport; Lucille PRICHETT, Mt. Carmel, Ill., and Geraldine RADER, Glendale, Ariz., and two brothers, Lonnie VORE, Minneapolis, Minn., and Bobbie VORE, Kokomo. Preceding in death were two brothers and a sister.

Dorothy M. Gearhart

Sept. 20, 1920 - Dec. 23, 1992

Dorothy Marie GEARHART, 72, of 420 Central St., Akron, died at 10:20 p.m. Wednesday in Woodlawn Hospital, where she had been a patient since Sunday. She had been in failing health for a year.

She was born in Springfield, Mo., to Karl and Agnes WELCH KAMMERER. She moved from Springfield to Akron in 1945. On Nov. 12, 1942 in Springfield, she married Floyd C. GEARHART, who survives. She retired in 1976 from Farm Bureau Insurance Company in Wabash. She was a member of the Christian Church and a former member of the Eastern Star, both in Springfield.

Surviving with her husvband are a daughter, Mrs. James (Becky) MASON, Indianapolis; a son, James R. [GEARHART], Fremont, Mich.; six grandchildren; a great-grandson; a sister, Mrs. Kenneth (Virginia Lee) HARRIS, Wichita, Kan., and nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were two sisters and two brothers.

Tentative funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, with the Rev. Steve FLECK officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Saturday and after noon Sunday.

Marjorie R. Maglecic

July 29, 1919 - Dec. 23, 1992

Services will be at noon Saturday at Hartzler Funeral home, Rochester, for Marjorie R. MAGLECIC, 73, of 1302 Hill St.

The Revs. James MALBONE and C.J. MOWRER will officiate and burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Saturday. Memorials may be made to the First Church of God or the American Cancer Socitey.

Mrs. Maglecic died at 4:50 a.m. Wednesday in Life Care Center. She had been in failing health since 1987. She was born in Miami County to Charles H. and Minnie HARMON KERCHER. On Feb. 8, 1958 in Akron she married Edward MAGLECIC, who survives. She was retired from Hart Schaffner & Marx. A 1938 graduate of Gilead High School, she was a member of the First Church of God and its WCTU. She was also a member and organist of the Prill School Museum Association.

Surviving with her husband Edward, Life Care Center, are a brother, Lemoine KERCHER, Roann, and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were two sisters, Marie KERCHER and Opal HILL and a brother, Ralph KERCHER.

Friday, December 25, 1992

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Saturday, December 26, 1992

Larry L. Redman

June 6, 1940 - Dec. 24, 1992

Larry L. REDMAN, 52, of 508 W. Sixth St., died unexpectedly at 3:31 a.m. Thursday in Woodlawn Hospital.

He was born in Bourbon to Kennteh and Anna LARSEN REDMAN. He moved to Rochester three years ago. Prior to that, he had lived in Houston, Texas, and the Bourbon area. He was a route salesman for Schwann Foods of Wabash. He was a member of the Moose Lodge of Rochester and was an Army veteran. He was a former co-owner of the Redman Shell of Bourbon.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Tom (Kristi) RHODES, North Webster, and Shana L. REDMAN, Rocheter; a son, Larry L. REDMAN Jr., Huston, Texas; three grandchildren; his step-mother, Maxine REDMAN, Bourbon; three sisters, Mrs. Harold (Mary Ellen) KLINE, Avon Park, Fla.; Mrs. Richard (Carol) LEMLER, Tippecanoe, and Mrs. Lowell (Shirley) HISEY, Rochester, and a brother, James REDMAN, Indianapolis. Preceding in death was a brother, Donald REDMAN.

Memorial serices will be at 7 p.m. Sunday in Deaton Funeral home, Bourbon. Cremation will follow. Visitation with the family will be from 5-7 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Harold F. Miller

Feb. 4, 1943 - Dec. 24, 1992

Harold F. “Hal” MILLER, 49, Rt. 1, Denver, formerly of LaGrange County, died Thursday at a friend’s home in Muncie.

He was born in Miami County to Wayne W. and Marjorie SMITH MILLER. He was a former teacher in LaGrange County and was formerly employed by Coachman Homes in Middlebury. He was a 1961 graduate of Gilead High School. He receicved bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Ball Stte University. He was a member of the Indiana School Administrators Association.

Surviving are a daughter, Shannon MILLER, Shipshewanna; a son, Trent A. [MILLER], Shipshewanna; his mother, Marjorie MILLER, Denver; the maternal grandmother, Emma BURNS, Akron; three sisters, Mrs. Jay (Frances) CAMPBELL, Indianapolis; Mrs. Harold (Marilyn) BRADBURN, Winchester, and Mrs. Ellis (Cheryl) RUDY, Richmond, and a brother, Carl MILLER, Thorntown. Preceding in death was his father.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Hartzler Funeral home, Akron, with the Rev. Stanley WEISS officiating. Burial will be in the Gilead Cemetery. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Monday.

Monday, December 28, 1992

Sarah A. Blackford

Aug. 22, 1898 - Dec. 26, 1992

Sarah A. BLACKFORD, 94, formerly of Tippecanoe, died at 7:55 p.m. Saturday in Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home in Plymouth, where she had lived for 10 years.

She was born in Whitley County to Henry and Minerva BORDNER SIEVERS. She moved from Menone to Tippecanoe in 1937. On April 13, 1916 in Whitley County she married Joseph B. BLACKFORD, who died June 20, 1961. She had worked for the former Tippecanoe School in the Food Service Department. She was a member of the Tippecanoe Progress Club, the Fireman’s Auxiliary and the Tippecanoe Community Church, where she served as a deacon and taught Sunday School.

Surviving are seven daughters, Mary LOZIER, Carol VAUGHER and Mrs. Warren (Helen) McINTIRE, all of Tippecanoe; Mrs. Gene (Vi) WARD, Argos; Mrs. Ronald (Sara) KAUFMAN, Etna Green; Mrs. Richard (Nancy) KREFT, Platteville, Wis., and Mrs. Ray (Rose) HARROFF, Warsaw; five sons, Robert and Dean [BLACKFORD], both of Warsaw; Dale and William [BLACKFORD], both of Tippecanoe, and Charles [BLACKFORD], Las Vegas, Nev.; fifty-four grandchildren; one hundred-twenty=three great-grandchildren; thirty-eight great-great-grandchildren; thirteen step-grandchildren; thirty-four step-great-grandchildren, and seven step-great-great-grandchildren. She was the last of a family of nine children. Preceding in death were two daughters, Pauline BLACKBURN and Kathryn MONTALBANO; a son, Paul [BLACKFORD]; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Tippecanoe Community Church with the Rev. Rod SCHULER officiating. Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, and after 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Tippecanoe Community Church building fund or the Gideons.

Mary E. Morphet

April 11, 1918 - Dec. 25, 1992

Mary E. MORPHET, 74, Rt. 2, Royal Center, died at 5:10 p.m. Friday at Sycamore Health Care Center, Kokomo.

She was born in Owen County to Guy H. and Emma WORKMAN HEMPHILL. On Dec. 25, 1940 in Kewanna she married Francis L. MORPHET, who srvives. She was a beauty college graduate.

Surviving with her husband are a son, Steven K. [MORPHET], Royal Center; two granddaughters, and a sister, Edna DANLEY, Eaton, Colo. Preceding in death was a sister.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Royal Center, with Pastor John DREXLER officiating. Burial will be in the Indian Creek Christian Cemetery in Lucerne. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and after 8 a.m. Tuesday. Memorials may vbe made to the American Heart Association.

Mildred M. Edgington Ricker

April 3, 1914 - Dec. 26, 1992

Mildred M. EDGINGTON RICKER, 78, Rt. 2, Box 216, Rochester, died at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the Westhoff Hospital in Rockledge, Fla.

She was born in Manchester, Ohio, to William C. and Ethel P. HAMER LOCKE. She moved to Rochester in 1940. In 1943 in Chicago she married Charles EDGINGTON, who died Aug. 22, 1959. In 1967 in Athens she married Sam RICKER, who died June 1, 1983.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Russell (Linda K.) PARTLO, Rockledge; two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Preceding in death was a brother, Wilbur LOCKE in 1986.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements.

Tuesday, December 29, 1992

Ruth M. Hunter

Nov. 19, 1914 - Dec. 28, 1992

Ruth M. HUNTER, 78, of 306 W. 12th St., LaPorte, died at 12:05 a.m. Monday in LaPorte Hospital.

She was born in Kewanna to Dee and Ida Florence SCHURM ULRICH. She was reared in Rochester and lived in the LaPorte area for 40 years. She was married to Erclus “Clyde” HUNTER, who preceded in death. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Surviving are a daughter, Rama STACY, LaPorte; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Velma BACHMAN, South Bend, and a brother, Pearl ULRICH, Monterey, Calif. Preceding in death was a daughter, Beverly PUCKETT.

Memorial services will be at 11 .m. Monday at St. John’s Lutheran Church chapel with the Rev. David A. SCHOOP officiating. Cremation was conducted. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the St. John’s Lutheran Church general fund.

D. Raymond Burch

March 13, 1929 - Dec. 26, 1992

D. Raymond BURCH, 63, Napa, Calif., died at 10 a.m. Saturday at his home.

He was born in Akron to Donald C. and Nona TRACY BURCH. In 1948 in North Mancheser he married Mary Lou HATLER, who died Oct. 28, 1969. In February 1971 he married Inez CARNES, who surives. He was a meat cutter in Indiana for about 10 years. He worked for Peter Eckrich and Sons in Fort Wayne. He moved to Scottsdale, Ariz., in 1979 and worked at Curwood Inc., and in 1985 he moved to Napa.

He was an Army veteran and a member of the American Legion, the Masonic Lodge of North Manchester, the El Zaribah Shrine Temple and Scottish Rite of Phoenix, Ariz.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Melissa MENARD, Soquel, Calif., and Denise BURCH, both of Napa; a son, Jeffrey [BURCH], Phoenix, Ariz.; two sisters, Geneva GRONINGER, Plainfield, and Nina DeFORD, Wabash, and six brothers, Max BURCH, Wabash; Byron BURCH, Indianapolis; Estil BURCH, Silver Lake; Gene BURCH, Rochester, and Harvey BURCH and Bud BURCH, both of North Manchester. Preceding in death was a brother, Sam [BURCH].

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Bender Chapel in North Manchester. Burial will be in the Oaklawn Cemetery in North Manchester. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday; there will be a Masonic service at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.

John E. Kirkham

Dec. 2, 1909 - Dec. 28, 1992

John E. KIRKHAM, 83, Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth, (formerly of 315 S. Fifth St., Plymouth) died at 6:36 a.m. Monday at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital in Plymouth following a lengthy illness.

He was born in Pierre, S.D., to Edward and Cynthia HYDE KIRKHAM. He moved from the Knox area to Plymouth in 1970. On Feb.23, 1929 in Plymouth he married Gertrude MASTERSON, who died May 20, 1982. A self-employed farmer and truck driver, he retired in 1950. He was a member of the Eagle Creek Church, Knox.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Irving (Mable) PENDERGAST-BROWN, Hazleton, Pa.; Mrs. Ed (Marilyn) STACY, New Carlisle, and Mrs. Robert (Margie) ELEA, Gary; a son, John E. [KIRKHAM], Tulsa, Okla.; thirteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mable BENNETT, North Judson, and Etta MASTERSON, Rochester, and a brother, Bennie KIRKHAM, Rochester. Preceding in death were two brothers, George and Robert KIRKHAM.

Services will e at 11 a.m. Thursday at Johnson Funeral Home, Plymouth, with the Rev. Joe RODGERS officiating. Burial will be in the Eagle Creek Cemetery in Knox. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday.

Blanche A. Wire

March 11, 1902 - Dec. 28, 1992

Blanche Anna WARE, 90, Noblesville, died Monday at Manor House at Riverview, Noblesville.

She was born in Jennings County to Wayne E. and Minnie Mae MARSH DAY. She moved to the Noblesville area in 1938. She was married to the Rev. Moses M. WIRE, who died in 1982. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Novblesville.

Surviving are five daughters, Evelyn FISHER and Bonnie MENEFEE, both of Anderson; Jacqueline SHELBURNE, Rochester; Jewell EASON, Westfield, and Linda TUCKER, Fishers.; six sons, Benjamin and Theodore [WIRE], both of Anderson; David [WIRE], Indianapolis, and Darrell [WIRE], Fishers, and Thomas and Michael [WIRE[, both of Noblesville; fifty grandchildren; seventy great-grandchildren; thirteen great-great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren; four sisters, Rev. Irene CLARKSON, Anderson; Emma EILER, Lapel; Helen MILES, North Vernon, and Alice CAMPBELL, Ohio. Preceding in death was a daughter, Edith HINSHAW, in 1981.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First Church of the Nazarene, 1399 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville. Burial will be in the Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Indianapolis. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday in the Randall and Roberts Logan Street Chapel, Noblesville.

Wednesday, December 30, 1992

John W. Martin

Oct. 9, 1926 - Dec. 29, 1992

John W. MARTIN, 66, of 1006 Washington St., Plymouth, died at 12:50 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital in Plymouth.

He was born in Ellicottville, N.Y., to Charles and Anna DAHLKE MARTIN. He moved to Marshall County in 1948. On July 2, 1950 in Ellicottville he married Marjorie REDMAN, who survives. He retired in 1989 as a truck driver for Van-Waters-Rogers Division of Uni-Var. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a 1942 graduate of New Carlisle High School. He was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association. He had built his own plane and had flown and sisplayed it at the Blueberry Festival in Plymouth.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Alan (Kathy) SCHAEFFNER, Argos; a son, Bruce A. [MARTIN], Utica, N.Y.; two grandchildren; three step-gradchildren; his mother, Anna MARTIN, Plymouth, and his twin brother, Charles W. MARTIN, Rochester. Preceding in death were his father and a son, Charles [MARTIN], on May 25, 1969.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Johnson Funeral Home, Plymouth. Burial will be in the New Oakhill Cemetery in Plymouth with military graveside rites by the VFW. Friends may call from 3-9 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to the Blissville Church of the Brethren.

John J. Rothermel

Aug. 28, 1926 - Dec. 29, 1992

John J. ROTHERMEL, 66, of 204 Jackson Ave., Peru, died at 8:20 p.m. Tuesday in the Indiana Veterans Home, Lafayette.

He was born in Peru to John P. and Helen Marie BECKER ROTHERMEL. On May 4, 1957 he married Carole E. KILE, who survives. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was retired from Delco Electronics. He was a member of he St. Charles Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and the Peru Maunnerchor and American Legion.

`Suriving with his wife are five daughters, Kyle Anne ROTHERMEL, Rochester; Erin E. SMITH, Covington; Joanna “Jody” ROTHERMEL and Kelly ROTHERMEL, both of Indianapolis, and Mary ROTHERMEL, Peru; four sisters, Marjorie HANSEN, Indianapolis; Marly L. ROTHERMEL, Veronica PARSONS and Helen ROTHERMEL, all of Peru, and a brother, Stephen ROTHERMEL, Lake Charles, La.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Charles Catholic Church, 58 W Fifth St., Peru, with the Rev. Edward J. STONE officiating. Burial will be in St. Charles Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home in Peru, where there will be a 5 p.m. prayer service. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Thursday, December 31, 1992

Johnny Easter

Former Rochester resident Johnny A. EASTER died at 6:22 a.m. today in his home in Punta Gorda, Fla.

Arranements are pending at the Zimmerman Family Funeral Home, Rochester.